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s I start to write this page, head bursting with topics—several of which I shall remain silent on, for now—comes word that beleaguered U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) has resigned his seat. Some will say that this resignation comes as a result of photos and text messages sent; others will say it’s because of how he handled the situation when said photos and texts made their way into the glare of public scrutiny. Did the “crime” merit the punishment? There was no legal crime, after all. Weiner’s woes are simply another journey into a gray morass of indecision as Americans ponder if they have the right, the expectation, to elect people who don’t panic and lie when caught with their pants down, so to speak. Since members of the House have to run for reelection virtually every 15 minutes it often seems, perhaps the matter might have been left to his constituents to decide?

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ow, the main topic at hand. It’s June, so it must be Pride time again in the Pacific Northwest. Wait, I want to talk more about Weiner, don’t make me talk about Pride. No, no, no. I’ve been writing this column for a million years now, and every year about this time I search for something meaningful to say about Pride—what it means to me, what it means to the community as a whole. Rainbows, glitter, naked butts, bare breasts—people, do what you will. I got nothing. Pride in Portland has become a clusterfuck of annoyance. That’s what Pride means to me. But wait, don’t whine and complain, Davis, find something good to say. You can do it. Here goes. Pride to me means—oh hell, I need to be honest, I might want to run for office some day. Pride to me means money. This was

hurled in my direction recently, intended as an insult or accusation. Sorry, I’ll say it loud and proud. Pride is harvest season for this newspaper, this business. Pride means money. It means reaching out to advertisers who often can afford ads only once a year. Pride means one month of catching up on the bills carried over from the doldrums of the first quarter before the same sets in for the third. Enhanced Pride revenues allow me to sponsor events, buy program ads, order new purple boxes, buy and pay for plastic bags from Bill Dickey. Yup, Pride means money. I take no shame in that. Now about those bags. If you visit Just Out at our Waterfront Festival booth (#9 in the PABA Village), we will offer you a copy of the paper along with a lovely plastic bag within which to carry it. These are fine plastic bags. They are made from recycled plastic and are 100 percent recyclable in and of themselves. They were purchased from a local company, Morel Ink, which in turn contributes much back to our community. These bags will last a long time, are multiple use and would cost you as much as a whopping dime if purchased at Fred Meyer. I mention all of this solely for the benefit of the plastic bag police. You know who you are.

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was saddened this past week to have to attend the closing night of another popular gay-owned business, the Northbank tavern in Vancouver. I was not a “regular” at this establishment, but I’d drop in now and then for specific events. The Northbank was home to many of Vancouver’s LGBTQ members and now they’ve lost it. When the letter came from the owners I had two immediate emotional reactions. The first was, “Oh God, I almost had to write this same letter.” The second was, “What could I have done

to help?” There’s no helping the Northbank now, but I’d like to plant the suggestion that if you value a business or establishment, you need to spend some money with them—if and when you have it. We often don’t realize the value of something, or somebody, until it’s lost or gone. Each time we lose another gay business we lose a piece of our uniqueness, our culture, our past, our present and our future. Spending our dollars wisely and well within our own community is one way to keep the pride in Pride. Additional details on the closing and photos from the last call at the Northbank can be found on p. 20.

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oving on to the photo contest—good job, everyone! At one point I had decided that this was going to be the last year for the contest. We’ve had a great run but all good things must come to an end. It was looking like there was no longer as much interest and it’s been nigh on to impossible to find sponsors to help with the cost of the prizes. If you haven’t noticed, this is a contest with very nice rewards for the winners. This again is due to the extra monies brought in during Pride season. Advertisers, thank you for trusting Just Out with your ad dollars and allowing me to put more money back out into the community. Let’s have a group hug and a big Proud moment here. I’m going to hold off on making a decision to continue the contest until the first of the year. Rather than drop the contest entirely, I need to look at ways to change it and refresh it. Stay tuned for more details—and big thanks to everyone who contributed.

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n closing, I’d like to share a moment of personal pride. Last week I was delighted to be able to traipse off to Mexico for the wedding of my niece, Erin. My family, for reasons I’ve never understood, chooses to live in Texas, so I don’t get to see them as often as I’d like. This was a lovely and special wedding, and it meant a lot to me to be able to attend. For this opportunity, I owe a big thanks to the highly capable Just Out staff who, by the way, have put out two very kick-ass and high-quality issues this month. Thanks for all your good work, Just Out. You make me proud.

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inside » GAY PRIDE 2011 23 24

organizational PRIDEFILES 2011 Pride Amateur photo contest 40 It’s Here! Queer! Pride! 44 statewide PRIDE 46 PRIDEFILES

» NEWS & COMMUNITY 5 Letters/NW News in brief 12 standing for trans rights 14 bias crimes recap 16 meet Q Center’s new exec director 20 northbank closes

» ARTS & CULTURE 35 Out & About 60 Nightlife: Gay Skate

» COLUMNISTS 18 THE SASSY GARDENER 57 Lady About Town 58 ASK A GAY 62 REMEMBER TO BREATHE 66 Ms. BEHAVIOR

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“With Gratitude” To the Editor: On June 8, 200 Portlanders filled City Hall to support the approval of trans-inclusive health benefits for city employees (blogout.justout.com, “BREAKING: PDX City Council Approves Trans-Inclusive Health Care Proposal”). As members of Basic Rights Oregon’s Trans Justice Working Group, we are leading a statewide campaign for trans-inclusive health care. We want to sincerely thank the entire City Council for their strong support, and to extend a particular thank you to Mayor Sam Adams for his unfaltering leadership on this issue. Time and time again he has taken a stand to end discrimination against transgender Oregonians. In proposing this ordinance and leading the charge for its passage, he and his staff have made a profound impact on the lives of trans City employees, their partners and their families. This victory makes Portland the third jurisdiction in the country to provide trans-inclusive health care to its employees, and it would not be possible without the work of Mayor Adams and Commissioners Fish, Fritz, Leonard and Saltzman. This is truly a monumental step towards trans justice in Oregon and nationwide. With gratitude, The Basic Rights Oregon Trans Justice Working Group: Sasha Buchert, Jenn Burleton, Laura Calvo, Ray Crider, Rowan Griffith, Tobi Hill-Meyer, Camille Hopkins, Kerry Johnson, Lucas Liquori, Akasha Vitelli and Adrien Wolmark

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establishments are donating 25 percent of the day’s income. “It’s a significant chunk,” Flenniken says. “People who go are certainly making a difference in the amount that we reStart saving up that appetite now. Bites for Rights, set for ceive as an organization.” Since its inception, Bites for Rights has Thursday, June 23, marks your annual chance brought in almost $200,000 to support the to feast while helping fund the equalitywork of Basic Rights Oregon, now gearing minded efforts of Basic Rights Oregon. up to get marriage equality on the state balNow in its 12th year, the event will unite lot next year. And there’s something for evjust under 100 establishments across the eryone’s palate and pocketbook in 2011, state for a tasty day of dining and donating. from Local Lounge to the Original, Café Coffee shops, bakeries, bars and even food Nell to Cupcake Jones, the Fish Grotto to carts will contribute a percentage of the Olympic Provisions. Whether breakfast, day’s proceeds to BRO, and its campaigns lunch, happy hour, dinner or a late night to ensure marriage equality, racial and transsnack, folks are encouraged to make a day of it. Your stomgender justice, and fairness for LGBT Oregonians. Ellen Flenniken, BRO’s community events specialist, says ach—and BRO—will thank you. For a list of participating locations, visit bitesforrights.com. this year’s fundraiser has corralled the most participants in the most cities since Bites for Rights started—an accomplishment she says is due in no small part to the excitement Oregonian Responds Regarding Failure surrounding the organization’s equality work in 2011 thus to Cover Hands Across Hawthorne Rally far. “There’s been so much buzz about it this year,” Flenniken Oregonian editor Peter Bhatia said the newspaper’s failure says. “There’s a lot more energy from the restaurants and to cover the recent thousands-strong rally against anti-gay from supporters, which I think is a natural evolution because violence, Hands Across Hawthorne, was a “mistake” caused there’s more energy around our work this year with our by “human error” and not a decision influenced by political transgender campaign and marriage equality. I think all of ideology in a comment posted at Progressive Oregon on June that excitement is reflected in this event.” 5, Daily Kos reports. Participating restaurants donate a percentage of the day’s “It is simply inexcusable that The Oregonian would not total proceeds straight to BRO. After the last check’s been cover this historic rally of over 4,000 participants holding paid, organizers are hoping to raise more than $20,000, an hands against hate,” said Noah Heller, executive director of increase from funds generated by Bites for Rights 2010 that’s Progressive Oregon. “Unfortunately, unfair treatment of promade more realistic considering around half of participating gressives and our issues has become increasingly common at

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the state’s largest newspaper.� Bhatia posted a comment on the organization’s blog in an attempt to “set the record straight.� “It was a mistake on the part of staffers in charge of weekend coverage that there was not coverage of the rally in The Oregonian,� Bhatia wrote. “It was human error, pure and simple. We should have covered the event.� But he contested the idea that the omission reflected a conservative political or moral perspective. “Please be clear: There is no ideology involved in our coverage decisions, from the left or the right. Suggestions that The Oregonian has moved rightward in its coverage is nonsense, just as are the more common assertions from the right that we have a left bias,� Bhatia wrote. “News coverage decisions are made by the newsroom. In this case, we made a bad one.� Whatever the reason for ignoring the ral-

ly—which was covered by nearly every major media outlet, include Fox 12 News—the story’s absence was felt. “This rally was a significant and newsworthy event. It was covered by almost every major media organization in the region and even national outlets,� said Debra Porta, president of Pride Northwest and chair of the Multnomah County Democratic GLBT Caucus. “To be ignored as nonexistent by Oregon’s largest newspaper and self-proclaimed voice for the region is not only offensive, but demonstrates poor journalistic standards.� Progressive Oregon had called The Oregonian out for failing to report on the rally, which had an estimated attendance of more than 4,000 people, while covering 15-person Tea Party demonstrations. The organization delivered a petition on June 7 signed by more than 1,400 people to the newspaper’s publisher. —Erin Rook

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Pivot Brings Back Billboard Campaign Following Hawthorne Bridge Assault In successive June weekends, Cascade AIDS Project has set up photo shoots—one at the Rainbow Room, one at Scandals—for male couples to be part of portraits, and pose in affectionate embrace. Not surprisingly, the project was conjured just a week or so following the assault of Pivot coordinator Brad Forkner and his boyfriend Christopher Rosevear, who were reportedly attacked for holding hands while crossing the Hawthorne Bridge May 22. Those who took part in the photo shoots could do so only by agreeing that CAP and Pivot could use the images for their outreach campaigns—including on brochures, the website and beyond. That also includes billboards—a marketing campaign you may recall put Pivot’s rebranding efforts in the local spotlight last June. But in defiance of the kind of violence that continues to take place in Portland around Pride season, CAP and Pivot are engaging in yet another billboard campaign, with the first to go up around the end of June. “After the Hawthorne incident, where we saw one of our staff attacked for holding hands with another guy, it made us realize we’ve still got a long way to go in normalizing images of gay affection,� explains CAP executive director Michael Kaplan. Cascade AIDS Project’s Men’s Wellness

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Center underwent a rebranding campaign last June to become Pivot. Billboards promoting the change featured the image of two men kissing, sending some commuters—and syndicated political radio DJ Lars Larson—into hysterics about the exposure of a gay kiss in the public eye. “When I saw the billboards, I thought they were pretty innocuous,� Kaplan said at the time. “They did some racier images and some things that we ended up not using, but I thought [those] were pretty tame.� The new billboard campaign will feature 17 10-foot-by-22-foot boards and one extra large one. The images taken from the photo shoots are to be finalized for the campaign by Friday, June 17. Once the billboards are up, they will remain for a month. Fittingly, the end of June marks the 30th anniversary of the first documented cases of what would later become known as AIDS. Today, 33 million people worldwide live with the disease, of which 1.2 million are in the United States. “There are dozens of reasons to take notice of this important milestone,� Kaplan said in a statement. “CAP has been fighting HIV and AIDS for 25 of the last 30 years, and the incidence of new HIV infections has not gone down in over a decade. The good news is we haven’t seen an increase.� Kaplan stressed the need to continue to teach safer sex practices, and the important puzzlepiece of reducing gay-related stigma, and HIV/

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A contingent of the remaining congregation at Northeast Portland’s St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (11229 NE Prescott) has announced it will march in Portland’s Pride parade Sunday, June 19. The marchers join other metro area Episcopalians, and the diocesan bishop, the Right Reverend Dr. Michael J. Hanley, with the Portland chapter of Integrity USA. Integrity is the national association for GLBT Episcopalians and their supporters. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church made headlines in March 2010 when the priest and a majority of the congregation voted to leave the Episcopal Church over disagreements stemming from the denomination’s increasing acceptance of GLBT members. Following

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their abandonment of the Anglican Communion—to realign with the Anglican Church in North America, which despite the name is not part of the Anglican Communion—the Portland chapter of Integrity USA sent a letter to the continuing Episcopalian congregation expressing encouragement. On May 14, Integrity members and supporters met at St. Matthew’s for a community service day to spruce up the grounds in a gesture of appreciation and support coordinated by the Reverend Deacon Marla McGarryLawrence. The parish is returning the favor by marching with Integrity during Pride. “We are beyond thrilled,” says Andy McQuery, Integrity’s diocesan organizer for Oregon. “We are seeing the fruits of graceful engagement, moving beyond homosexuality

“I hope maybe this will spur many of the other Portland area churches that are perhaps a little too complacent or confident about their welcoming of GLBT folk to get more involved in outreach activities,” says McQuery. Bishop Hanley recently endorsed civil marriage equality for same-sex couples on behalf of Basic Rights Oregon’s Marriage Matters Oregon campaign. Coming up Wednesday, June 29, Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopalian minister, is scheduled to visit Portland in support of Equity Foundation. Robinson will speak and answer questions during a Breakfast Forum at the organization’s offices downtown and then, in the evening, will speak at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on NW 19th. The general public is invited to both events, but tickets are limited and going fast. For more information on Integrity USA, visit integrityusa.org. Bishop Gene Robinson appearances: Breakfast Forum, Wed., June 29, 7:30-9 a.m.; NW Health Foundation, 221 NW Second Ave., third floor Bamboo Conference Room; $50. Equity Fundraiser Dinner, Wed., June 29, 7 p.m. reception, 7:30-9 p.m. dinner; Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Kempton Hall, 147 NW 19th Ave.; $75. To reserve your seats, call 503-231-5759 ext. 523 or email lanced@equityfoundation.org.

as an ‘issue’ and toward the reality of human beings and relationships. This happens when you talk to people, instead of about them.” This marks the first time members of St. Matthew’s have participated in the Portland Pride march. Though the St. Matthew’s contingent is likely to be small—approximately three or four people—McQuery explains the excitement over the partnership in terms of it being a symbolic victory for the continued progress of religion and the GLBT community. Whether or not any residual discomfort exists among the remaining members of St. Matthew’s congregation as a whole is unclear—though as McQuery points out, “It is extremely significant that the parish’s overhauled website includes the words ‘gay and lesbian’ on the homepage,” an inclusion unthinkable just a year ago. • Though Corvallis is without an official Pride

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parade and festival this year, that isn’t stopping the region’s LGBTQ community from showing its organizational strength. A consortium of Corvallis- and Albany-based nonprofits have come together to launch a scholarship, which will be awarded—hopefully annually—to an Oregon State student who has been cut off from family financial support after coming out. The Steven Leider LGBTQ Scholarship— named in honor of the director of the Office of LGBT Outreach and Services at Oregon State University—is the beneficiary of a Drag Bingo Fundraiser Friday, June 24 at the First United Methodist Church (1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis). Emceed by Poison Waters, the fundraiser costs $15 to attend, or $8 for stu-

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• Sun Runner Productions is presenting an dents with a high school or college ID, and exclusive after-hours community-inclusive includes two bingo cards. Additional bingo fundraising event Friday, June 17 at the Gerdcards are $1 each. ing Theater at The Armory (128 NW 11th Ave.). Running from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., • In Portland, the winners of the 14th Annual “E2D”—Erupt ‘Til Dawn—includes a team Gay Pride Pageant were crowned June 11 at of live deejays, a VIP and Sponsor Lounge, Barracuda. Taking home the tiaras were Ms. giveaways and raffles, all while generating Gay Pride Sheniqua Volt, Mr. Gay Pride Tod funds for Cascade AIDS Project, Portland Allen, and Miss Gay Pride Tokyo Drift. State University’s Queer Resource Center and Pride Northwest. All profits from the event • In other community news, Gay & Grey is will be split among the nonprofits. seeking to hire a temporary, 20-hour-perFor more information, visit sunrunnerpdx.com. week program assistant. Those interested can contact Mya Chamberlain at Friendly House • The Wonder Ballroom (128 NE Russell St.) at mchamberlain@friendlyhouseinc.org. turns cabaret theater Saturday, June 18 for Wonder Quest—an evening of live music, • Mark your calendars now for the Second dance and more benefiting Quest Center for

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Integrative Health. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and includes performances by Michael Allen Harrison, Malia Tippets, Bruce Blanchard and many more. Tickets to Wonder Quest are $50 and include hosted cocktails, an auction and hearty hors d’oeuvres. Quest Center provides services, community and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying. For more information, visit quest-center.org. • Portland’s Rose City Rollers are gearing up for their Season 6 Final Championship Saturday, June 18 from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. at the Portland Expo Center (2060 N. Marine Drive). The double-header features the Guns N Rollers taking on the Heartless Heathers vying for third place, followed by the Break Neck Betties and the High Rollers battling for the Golden Skate. Tickets are $14 in advance, $16 at the door, and can be purchased by visiting rosecityrollers.com. • Fuse Theater Ensemble’s Gay Pride Reading Series winds down over Pride weekend. On Friday, June 17, catch a performance of Diana Son’s Stop Kiss; on Saturday, June 18, witness the finale of the series with a reading of Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning Love! Valour! Compassion! Both performances start at 7:30 p.m. at Theater! Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont Ave.). Pay what you can at the door. For more information, visit fusepdx.com.

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Portland became the third municipality in that trans folks ought to seek spiritual the country to eliminate all transgender-relat- solutions. Though neither of those opposed aded health coverage exclusions June 8 when the Portland City Council voted unanimously to dressed the issue of medical necessity, it is a approve Mayor Sam Adams’ proposal to in- question many have posed on the mayor’s clude medically necessary surgeries to the Facebook page, in comments on news sites and in private conversations even within the health plan for city workers. LGBTQ community. The mayor said in his “To the trans community Jeana Frazzini, execuopening comments that tive director of Basic extending full coverage to of Portland, who each and Rights Oregon, tackled transgender city employees every day makes this city a the topic head-on in her is both good business and better place, it is my honor opening remarks. the right thing to do. Ad“The American Medical ams pointed out that, in and privilege to serve on a addition to Multnomah city council that can bring an Association has identified transgender health care as County and San Francisco, ounce of fairness in return.� being medically necessary,� a number of major corpo-mayor sam adams Frazzini said. “Yet many rations such as Nike, Kraft and Coca-Cola already provide such benefits, transgender Oregonians are routinely denied but said that, above all, extending coverage is the ability to purchase health insurance or are denied coverage for basic, medically necessary an issue of basic fairness. “To the trans community of Portland, who care solely because they are transgender.� The World Professional Association for each and every day makes this city a better place, it is my honor and privilege to serve on Transgender Health, whose standards of care a city council that can bring an ounce of fair- are internationally accepted, has released a statement on the “Medical Necessity of ness in return,� Adams said. About 130 trans folks and allies showed up Treatment, Sex Reassignment and Insurance to the meeting wearing blue and stickers pro- Coverage in the United States� that makes vided by Basic Rights Oregon. As Commis- clear that sex reassignment surgery is neither sioner Amanda Fritz pointed out, both levels cosmetic nor elective and ought to be considered as any other medically necessary of the chambers were standing room only. Of the 16 people who gave testimony, only treatment would be. “Sex reassignment, properly indicated and two were opposed to the mayor’s proposal. One argued that the city already provided performed as provided by the Standards of “Cadillac� health care coverage, and that the Care, has proven to be beneficial and effeccrowd ought to be offering thanks rather tive in the treatment of individuals with than asking for more. The other claimed that transsexualism, gender identity disorder and/ God doesn’t support gender transition and or gender dysphoria. Sex reassignment plays

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an undisputed role in contributing toward favorable outcomes, and comprises Real Life Experience, legal name and sex change on identity documents, as well as medically necessary hormone treatment, counseling, psychotherapy and other medical procedures,” WPATH wrote. “The medical procedures attendant to sex reassignment are not ‘cosmetic’ or ‘elective’ or for the mere convenience of the patient. These reconstructive procedures are not optional in any meaningful sense, but are understood to be medically necessary for the treatment of the diagnosed condition.” One transgender city employee spoke to the issue of medical necessity from a personal perspective, via an anonymous statement read aloud during the meeting. He explained that the specific exclusion of medically necessary care for transgender people not only prevented him from using his health benefits to cover the cost of surgery, but also barred him from using his flexible spending account, due to similar exclusions in the federal tax system. “It is important to note that trans-related care is a treatment process that involves the support and approval of a team of medical professionals,” the employee wrote. “I can also tell you that these services are absolutely vital to maintain a healthy, productive life. I am lucky enough that I was in a position to attain this care on my own. My ability to get this care enabled me to thrive as a person and function more effectively in my job. But not every transgender city employee is this lucky.” While some critics have expressed concern about the potential cost to taxpayers, the mayor and commissioners made clear that the ultimate costs will be negligible, and a tiny

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percentage of the amount currently being spent on the city’s health plan. According to Adams, the city is setting aside $32,302 to cover the cost of extending coverage for sex reassignment surgery. That figure is about .08 percent of the $41,615,000 the city expects to spend on its health care plan for 2011-12. The mayor anticipates that the actual cost to the city will be less than the budgeted amount, as has been the case in other jurisdictions. “This is not about costs and benefits,” said Promise King, executive director of the Oregon League of Minority Voters. “This is about the sanctity of human life and respect for human dignity. So we cannot sidestep that as we talk about policy.” Commissioner Dan Saltzman agreed that the price tag is not the most important issue. After hearing testimony about the high rate of suicide among transgender people, he said the cost is worth the benefits. “This is going to be one of my proudest legacies: helping people to live as who they are in all aspects,” Saltzman said. “This is a small price to pay to help people live better lives.” Following the city council’s unanimous vote, Adams put down his gavel and those gathered in support rose to their feet and cheered. “I cried. I had emotion. I was nervous,” attendee Wyatt Riott confessed after the decision. “It’s also just exciting to see people come out for this.”

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Since May 2010, the incidence and increased awareness of attacks against members of the LGBTQ community have sparked a heightened focus on and organizing around safety. As the older incidents (the 2010 Memorial Day weekend attack) fade in the community’s memory, only to be replaced by more recent acts of violence (the May 2011 assault near the Hawthorne Bridge), the final outcomes of these cases often receive far less attention than the initial acts. In the most recent reported assault—in which a group of men started beating Brad Forkner and Chris Rosevear on May 22 after they walked across the Hawthorne Bridge holding hands— police have not yet identified any suspects. Forkner said the three men were in their twenties, about 5-foot-11 or 6-foot tall and medium-to-large build, wearing hooded sweatshirts—blue, white/cream and possibly brown. Witnesses on the scene declined to help during the assault or share any information with Portland Police when they arrived. “My wish to witnesses is for them to stick around long enough to speak to police. I also appreciate it when they call on behalf of others who are being harassed or assaulted and may not be able to call for help themselves,� said Bias Crimes Detective Kevin Warren. Police are also without witnesses to the assault against Tim McCubbin on Halloween night 2010 near SE 16th and Brooklyn, but they do have a sketch of the suspect provided by the vic-

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attack. According to Detective Warren, that incident was not a bias crime, but the perpetrators were identified, arrested and brought to justice. Police also successfully identified the suspects Two resolved cases and too few witnesses in the case that sparked Q Patrol and other community safety efforts—the Memorial Day weekin year’s anti-gay assaults end attack on a group of gay men in drag on By Erin Rook their way home from a Red Cap dance night. “I was able to identify and interview both suspects,� Warren said. However, “after getting tim. The assailant is described as 6-foot-1-inch their side it was determined by the D.A.’s office tall, muscular, with freckles and blond hair. that the case would be difficult to proseMcCubbin told Just Out he believed his cute. This was consistent with the wishes of the purple bike might have prompted the attack so victims as well.� brutal it required surgery to repair his left eye While the police continue to investigate any socket—and to remove a third of his colon to leads in the unresolved cases, Warren encourtreat the diverticulitis caused when the suspect ages people to take advantage of Q Patrol’s allegedly stomped on his groin. presence and follow basic safety protocols. “[McCubbin] is still recovering physically and “My advise to the LGBT community is the financially from extensive internal injuries,� said same as it would be for anyone: If you’re out Warren. “It was another apparent random attack, after dark, stay in well lit areas as much as posas the victim did not recognize the suspect.� sible, avoid engaging people if being verbally In an assault that occurred outside Silverado insulted to avoid a potentially physical assault, on June 10 of last year, the suspect is also still at know when the Q Patrol is out and use them as large. Three gay men were attacked when they a resource, ask for an escort from a club if far spoke out against men they saw harassing Tim McCubbin’s assailant is described as 6-foot-1-inch tall, muscular, with from your car, and remember that there is safety women on the sidewalk, police reported. Alfreckles and blond hair. in numbers,� Warren said. “And, of course, call though a witness was present when police arvent the suspect from attacking them, but was 911 if you are being threatened.� rived, he wouldn’t cooperate. “Coincidentally, this person was an associate not cooperative with police.� Later that day, a gay man reported that he was Anyone with information about the above crimes of the suspect, but not a co-conspirator, so officers could not compel him to provide any in- abducted and assaulted near the 1100 block of can call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP formation about his identity,� Warren said. “The SW 11th by acquaintances who said he owed (4357) or text “823HELP� plus your tip and send victims told police that the witness tried to pre- them money and used anti-gay slurs during the it to CRIMES (274697).

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During the first couple of weeks following Q Center’s announcement that, after a monthslong search, the board had found their next executive director in Barbara McCulloughJones, details on who she was were relatively scarce. A press release detailing an impressive resume of two decades of advocacy and outreach in LGBT community centers notwithstanding, McCullough-Jones, 53, and her spouse Sandra were on the road to Portland, likely taking the scenic route, and were summarily “offline,” as Q’s operations coordinator Paul Fukui put it. Fast forward to McCulloughJones’ arrival—in town, and at her desk at the helm of one of the most important organizations in the local LGBT community. We’re here to tell you it was worth the wait. For one thing, McCullough-Jones’ arrival in Portland isn’t so much an arrival as a coming home. She and Sandra live in Keizer, where Sandra is from originally. The couple, who most recently resided in Arizona, have been together for 16 years. McCulloughJones was born and raised in Seattle, where she attended Eastern Washington University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in physical education and health sociology, and later a master’s in education administration. It’s worth noting that those fields of study don’t necessarily scream “activism” or nonprofit work. It took McCullough-Jones some time to understand that her career path would carve a politically progressive niche. “I ask myself that every day, ‘How did I end up here?’” McCullough-Jones jokes from her new office at Q Center. Dozens of framed certifications, awards and other accolades sit stacked underneath the window awaiting their place on the wall. Her first position following the completion of her master’s degree was at a work-training program for inner city youth for the City of Seattle. McCullough-Jones says

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munity in such a strong, powerful way,” McCullough-Jones explains. “I knew it was just waiting to take off and provide really good leadership on LGBT issues in the Portland metro area. There are other metro centers like Eugene or Corvallis that may look at a smaller version of [what Q does] but pick up that model. I think that’s a great service we can provide here in Portland—to help the rest of the community statewide feel connected to a larger purpose.” In the limited time spent outside of helping front the national movement for LGBT rights, McCullough-Jones enjoys studying her family’s genealogy—yet another timeconsuming endeavor she’s worked on for the past 35 years. She and Sandra are also avid campers—in true Northwest fashion—and look forward to revisiting spots they haven’t seen in years. But for the foreseeable future, McCulloughJones’ arrival as the successor to Kendall Clawson comes at a busy time for the Portland community. Pride is here. A new transinclusive health care bill has been approved unanimously by the City Council (see story, p. 12). Her first two weeks have been a whir of briefings, quick meet-and-greets and cursory assessments of the programs and services of-

fered by the community hub. Despite her experience in LGBT advocacy and outreach, it’s an important period of adjustment. And for that, she needs the community’s help. “I think, in general, being an executive director can be kind of a fishbowl situation,” McCullough-Jones says. “But I also think the expectations of leadership can be really high. You can’t be a good leader unless other people step forward to help with the process, or to participate. The one thing I would invite the community to do is to come and join in. Join a group, start a group, develop a program, whatever works. Help get those stories of our lives out into the mainstream so it doesn’t become such an anomaly, and we only get airtime in June Pride month. We want to see our stories on a regular basis. “We hope to continue building the Q Center as a great place to support, and to call home.”

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There’s a garden I visit several times a year, and have been doing so since it first began over 15 years ago. It’s one of my favorite gardens to visit, so thoughtfully designed and planned, with plants blooming or providing interest throughout the year. I always discover something new, and note the changes, additions and growth. In particular is a Camperdown Elm, tiny when first planted but now large enough for me to enter its secret canopy and hide from the outside among its branches hanging down to the ground. This last visit, I noticed something I hadn’t before. In the brush, at the back, was a small rabbit. It could have been a bunny, but there it was. It hopped forward and to another area to nibble in. My friend and I stood mesmerized at the encounter. Yes, it’s a country garden, but neither of us had seen a rabbit in a garden before. And then my eyes began to really open up to it all. Above us, birds flitted from tree understory to branch, chirping and announcing their arrival. Bees buzzed in the early rose blooms. As we turned a corner, glossy spotted blackbirds lit up a patch of grass, eagerly digging about in it for whatever golden bits they were catching there. This garden was alive—alive with plants, and growth, blooms and spring, insects and animals. I could feel how it alive it was, literally buzzing with life. And in that moment I knew the reason for this magic: There were no harmful pesticides or chemicals being used in this garden. Pes-

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ticides that would kill the bugs the birds would be eating. Chemicals that would kill the weeds the rabbits were known to forage on. This garden was alive with life of flora and fauna, and it was this symbiotic relationship that was being allowed to flourish and thrive here. The aliveness was palpable. The commitment to gardening chemicalfree is not always visible. Some nonbelievers think it means you will have sickly plants or infestations and swarms of insects. I have yet to see that happen. What I saw in this favorite garden was a commitment to nature and beauty. It was also a commitment to creating a truly special garden, and decisions made that moved beyond the space itself, for the betterment of the earth—a pride of

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Part 2: Gay coleus I love a good coleus. Coleus “Kong,” the one with the monster leaves, was a favorite in my garden last summer. I adore that they named it “Kong.” Formerly only partial to shade, coleus in the past years has been bred to withstand sun, and now you can grow these outrageously colored foliage annuals in sun, part sun or shade. Be still my beating heart. Scrounging the coleus selection at my local Fred Meyer, I had to contain my squeal of joy upon finding my recent addition to the annual coleus collection: “Gay’s Delight.” Are we a target market for this coleus? Are they summoning up quaint old words for happiness? Or was this coleus truly as fabulous—or should I say, delightful—as it sounded? Neon green with dark purple variegation, it was flamboyant, outrageous and

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Part 3: Good breeding Formerly only available in their mainstay colors of purple and dusty mauve, Echinaceas, commonly known as coneflowers, have been busting onto the scene in all kinds of new colors. In the past five years, this heatand drought-tolerant plant (great for, say, the month of August) has shown up in colors ranging from hot pink to deep red to even a lime green. Look for the lovely colors of Proven Winners’ Big Sky After Midnight (what a great name, huh?) or other Big Sky varieties in fuchsia and red to brighten up those mid-to-late summer flowerbeds and attract the hummingbirds to your garden. LeAnn Locher gardens with pride in North Portland. You can find her online at lelonopo. com, and at Just Out’s booth at the waterfront, #9, Sat., June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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When Q Land was formed seven years ago, it was out of a need to provide HIV and STD testing in Portland metro’s gay bars. But it wasn’t long before that focus grew into Manifest Men’s Wellness Community—a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the physical, spiritual and emotional health of men of all ages. About 80 percent of gay and bisexual men will die from heart disease, not HIV/AIDS, says Manifest executive director Bart Church. Diabetes is positioned as the second deadliest chronic illness facing men in Portland. With treatment for cancer, HIV and suicides and accidents related to depression and anxiety basically the same for gay, bi and straight men, Manifest’s wellness practices target all men, regardless of orientation or age. Serving a core group of about 50 members, Manifest draws men who’ve realized that their normal support systems have actually created negative effects on their health and well-being. “Something’s happened where they’ve had some physical or emotional challenge to their health that makes them want to do things differently,” Church explains. Manifest offers weekly and monthly programs—ranging from yoga classes and summer hiking expeditions to herbalism and nutrition classes—designed to both provide a healthy male support system, as well as to subconsciously break down societal barriers related to sexism and homophobia. “Sexism teaches men to ignore their bodies, ignore their feelings, ignore their symptoms, and basically focus on work and sex,” Church says. “There is no cultural support for men to take care of their emotional health, or their physical health. Everything [Manifest does] confronts the core stereotypes of masculinity, and also the core ideas about homophobia, because you’re getting

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When Amanda Wright first attempted to form a Two Spirit Society in Portland six years ago, she was met with unfriendliness from her Native American community. Sadly, that first roadblock mirrored the struggles that Two Spirit people have encountered since the colonization of the Americas in the 15th century. Two Spirit is an umbrella term that was coined in 1990, chosen to represent the equal balance of what is male and female. The term encompasses sexuality, gender identity and the traditional cultural role within native and indigenous communities. Customarily, Two Spirits were recognized as an honored people within tribes, acting as negotiators, name givers, healers, historians, warriors and council people, among other things. Colonizing Europeans saw Two Spirits as godless heathens, and as such they were brutally murdered. Afterward, their traditional roles in Native American cultures were forgotten. Wright’s dreams of founding a Portland Two Spirit Society were realized last year, and she aims to add to the list of similar organizations nationwide seeking to reclaim their identity. “It is my hope that PTSS can get a nonprofit status and work on building a social, cultural community for Two Spirits and their families as well as the native community and the queer community,” explains Wright, who spoke at the Queer Students of Color Conference in late April. “There are more native people living within the Portland metro area than in any of the tribal communities in [Oregon], and I am hopeful we can be a resource for all urban and tribal communities within the state.”

Wright has been spreading the word about PTSS and building a supportive Two Spirit community through various speaking engagements, along with potluck meetings and gatherings. Wright admits that most people haven’t heard of Two Spirits—something she hopes to change by the time Portland Pride 2011 rolls around. The organization—currently numbering around 25 members—plans on having a walking group or small float in this year’s parade, and is putting together a Portland Two Spirit Conference in the fall. MARTY DAVIS

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“I am hopeful we can be a resource for all urban and tribal communities within the state.” -amanda wright, two spirit society

“We are very excited about [the conference] and look forward to the networking and community building this will bring,” Wright says. “I am grateful to be part of PTSS and hope that we continue to grow and do good things in our community for generations to come, and for those who have already passed.” For more information, visit portlandtwospiritsociety.org, or email portlandtwospiritsociety@gmail.com. —Ryan J. Prado

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Sure Shots Announcing the winners of Just Out’s 2011 Pride Amateur Photo Contest It’s that time of year again—time to dust off the cameras of all shapes, sizes, formats and pixels and show us what you’ve got. And whoa, nelly, you’ve got a lot. Entries for Just Out’s 2011 Pride Amateur Photo Contest poured in, of pets and places, queens and queers, the audacious and the just plain odd. You posed, you paraded, you pondered just what to put before your lens, you pushed—that button and, in some cases, it appears yourself. And we pored over every last one of them, hundreds of them, selecting the tops in a handful of categories, individual staff picks and a special honorable mention or two. (And yes, a few folks’ names came up more than once—without our prior knowledge, of course.)

The following picture-perfect pages are yours. If by chance your masterpiece isn’t among the images here, rest assured that your effort is by no means unappreciated—and won’t go unrecognized. Throughout the month of July, each and every contest entry will be on display during our annual show at Q Center. Stay tuned for details on an closing artists reception, as of press time set for July 28. You’re all winners, and we thank you for participating. See you at Pride—and see you back here July 1, when we’ll bring you a photofinish of sorts for this year’s festival and parade, recaps of the various citywide celebrations, and much more. Happy Pride, people. —Amanda Schurr

Winner: “Getting Graphic” “Bliss” by Atom Ion ‘Twas a dreary spring day and I was trying to get an amazing shot of Torin. It wasn’t happening. ... Out of nowhere the sun shot through the bathroom window and showered him with pearlescent light. All I had to do was be there to capture the moment. ... Pure magical bliss!

Winner: “Rainbows, Unicorns and Glitter” “My Friend at the E-Room Before It Changed Its Vibe, 2010” BY Alysia Angel

This picture is from when I first moved to Portland. My friend Kaki wanted to introduce me to the owners of the E-Room in hopes of helping me obtain a deejay gig. As she was knocking on the door, I noticed the awesome juxtaposition of her butch stance and the chalk-scrawled sentiment on the sidewalk. It was only a natural next step to ask her to freeze in [the] spot so I could snap a photo.

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Winner: “Whatever...” “Drummer Boy,” taken at the Portland Gay Pride Parade, by E. Edwin Ennor My image “Drummer Boy” is in many ways similar to others I have taken over the years. Since college I have had a fascination with portraits with a difference. I love to make profile portraits of people because there is never any shyness about looking at the camera. Like-

wise, I have always made portraits of people from behind. The tension created by what is not seen hopefully compels the viewer to look deeper into the image. If someone comes up at Pride and asks to take your picture from behind, just say “sure.” It will probably be me.

Winner: “Around the World in 80 Gays” “42nd St., NYC, Grand Central and Chrysler Building” by Jennifer Leighton

New York is a photographer’s dream. There are so many great lines, textures and colors and they are all packed so closely together. Grand Central Terminal itself could occupy you for hours. What captured my interest for this shot was the beautiful sculpture of Minerva, Hercules and Mercury on the intricate facade of the building juxtaposed with the sharp lines and Art Deco style of the Chrysler Building. This photo was taken from 42nd Street, one of my favorite streets in the city. It will take you from the United Nations past Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, Times Square and deposit you on the Hudson.

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Winner: “Petlandia” “Lucy”
by Joseph Tufa Lucy is my friend Erin’s Yorkshire Terrier. This picture was taken at the MS Walk in downtown Portland in 2009. It was a cold and windy spring morning when the walk started, so Lucy was all bundled up in Erin’s jacket through most of the walk. I thought she was really cute peering out of the jacket. Lucy is now 6 years old.

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Staff Pick: “Untitled” BY Korin Schneider This makes me smile. Who doesn’t want to be behind the scenes with drag kings and queens?! —Maria Council, administrative manager

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Why did I select this picture, from the many hundreds submitted? Because this scene made me react immediately upon viewing it. This photo is a visual representation of my idea of hell. I have a deep fear of slipping on ice. There, I said it: I am afraid of ice. Furthermore, about the worst-case ice scenario ever would be going up, or down, stairs. I would walk 50 miles around these steps just to avoid being where this woman is. Hell, I tell you. This is the stairway to hell. —Marty Davis, publisher and managing editor

In the lineage of bathtub self-portraits, this photo speaks to that of an inverted Narcissus. Like the young Greek intent on gazing into his own image, the youth depicted here is focused on a mirror. Yet the subject of his attention is not his own self, half submerged, cleansing and meditative, but the self of the audience. I chose this image for its striking simple beauty and deeper contemplations. —Wayne Bund, blogger/photographer

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Staff Pick: “Faerie Sunset” BY ATOM ION This photo stirs up memories of one of my favorite films, Were The World Mine. This modern musical take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is filled with beautiful voices and amazing imagery. One of my favorite lines from the film fits this photo perfectly: “We fairies / that do run / from the presence of the sun / we follow darkness like a dream.” Perhaps he isn’t a fairy at all, but Puck, offering the sun a piece of his moon? —Larry Lewis, advertising director

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This is the reason why I love the Northwest—the lumberjacks. They are the strong and hearty stock, and this one is the best of the breed—strong arms and legs, and the best feature, the right amount of body hair. This is going to be hung in my wet bar. (And I will be hunting in the woods.) —Cliff Li, production assistant

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Staff Pick: “Horsetail Falls in Winter” BY E. Edwin Ennor

Upon first glance, this photograph appears a digital creation, a quasi “tear” through an otherwise organic image. There’s a symbiotic contrast here in textures, seasons, shadows and light, an austere sense of violence and yet utter calm that demands a second—and third—look. —Amanda Schurr, editor

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Staff Pick: “California” BY Candice dobler I lived in the Golden State until I turned 27, thereupon fleeing the suffocating summer of 2008, when a massive wildfire in Paradise, Calif. scorched everything in sight. In the valley below, where I lived in a theater loft, the smoke poured in and just sat there, mixing with the 110 degree heat for weeks. It was the worst, and most cathartic, time of my life. This simple image of cigarettes smashed into an ashtray adorned with my home state’s name represents almost perfectly, to me, the notion of seemingly glamorous things eventually ending up a mess. —Ryan J. Prado, staff writer

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“Rainbow With-In” BY WILL KAUFMAN

As a lesbian, I have found that “my people” have a somewhat obsessive affinity for all things with four legs and a tail. As an owner of my very own tiny zoo, there is nothing more irresistible about a dog than the underside of its chin. This photo was a runner-up, and I just couldn’t let it go unnoticed. —Aimee Genter, art director and calendar editor

Many incredible photos were submitted in this year’s contest, and this one sat on the judging table for a very long time, marked with a Post-it note that read “Possible cover?” So while it didn’t win a prize and didn’t make it onto our cover, the image still deserves a place alongside the winners. —Aimee Genter

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FRI JUNE 17 Scandals presents Odyssey 2011: Pride Block Party. Live music from Boy & Bean, Eggplant, Berthaline, Sexy Water Spiders, and Tree Frogs. (Gates open at 3:00 p.m., Scandals, 1125 SW Stark, 21+, $8, scandalspdx.com) Oregon Bears Happy Hour. (5-7:00 p.m., Fox & Hounds, 217 NW 2nd, 21+, No cover!) Q Center Concert Series presents Hip to be Q: the all-ages Pride kickoff party! Featuring Beyondadoubt, DJ Lunchlady, Kaia Wilson, Leviticus Appleton, and about a million other local favorites. (5:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, $5-15 sliding scale donation, pdxqcenter.org) Don’t miss the 5th Annual T*Party, a gathering for genderqueers, dragsters, trans people of all stripes, and those who are busily defying the gender binary. (5:30 p.m., Overlook Park, 1301 N Fremont, bring food, drinks, or games to share) Poison Waters & Friends Pride Happy Hour Show in The Crystal Hotel’s Al’s Den. (5:30 p.m., Al’s Den, 303 SW 12th, 21+, No cover!) Pulse! Pride Dance at the Waterfront. Fresh from his German tour, DJ Bad Boy Bill comes to help Portland shake it out. (6-10:00 p.m., Tom McCall Waterfront Park, All ages, $7, pridenw. org/pulse) Come on out to Portland’s First Nubian Pride Pageant. (6-9:00 p.m., Embers, 110 NW Broadway, 21+, $7) Pride Bowl! Your favorite “community” bowling alley kicks off Pride weekend with bowling, shots, music, food, and more! (6:30 p.m., AMF 300 Pro Bowling Lanes, 3031 SE Powell, $8) Portland Black Pride presents Roll Bounce Skate Party. (6:30 p.m., Skate World, 1220 Northeast Kelly, Gresham, $6.75 per person) Jethro Tull, live in concert. (6:30 p.m., Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, Troutdale, $40+, edgefieldconcerts.com) Dining with the Divas! Dinner and drag, a match made in heaven. (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m.) Gay Pride 2011: Readings and Works in Progress. (7:30 p.m., Theater! Theatre!, 3430 SE Belmont, Pay what you can, fusepdx.com) The Portland Gay Symphonic Band presents Testament of Freedom, their last concert of the season, featuring the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus. (7:30 p.m., Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, $17+, rcgfb.org)

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Filmusik: Planet of Dinosaurs. Watch classic film with a live score from teams of musicians, sound effects designers and actors; where every roar, whistle and arpeggio is created onstage. (8:00 p.m., Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, $10, filmusik.com)

Portland Black Pride presents Blackbuster Movie & Game Night. (9:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, 21+, No cover!)

Crave Pride Kick-Off Party! The party with the reputation for having the most (and hottest) ladies per square foot kicks off Pride with DJs Wildfire and Alicious (along with the notorious Crave Go-Gos). (8:00 p.m., Crush, 1400 SE Morrison, 21+, $6, facebook.com/cravedanceparty)

INDIE-CENT: Gay Pride Edition. (9:00 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+, No cover!)

Laura Gibson & Holcombe Waller, live in concert. (8:00 p.m., Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, $15) Amy & Freddy: A Benefit Concert for Camp Starlight. (8:00 p.m., Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder, 21+, $35) Wanderlust Circus presents Bogville: Gypsy Dust, a full-length original fairytale operetta. (8:00 p.m., Refuge, 116 SE Yamhill, 21+, $15, tinyurl.com/bogville) Gaycation hosts their very own Pride kick-off with ChiChi & Chonga, Jenna Riot, Chelsea Starr, DJ Emoticon, and resident DJs Snowtiger and Mr. Charming. Dance it out! (9:00 p.m., Holocene, 1001 SE Belmont, 21+, $5) Homo Say Whut? is two stories of hella gayness, featuring New Orleans Bounce legend Katey Red and DJ Sammy Jo of the Scissor Sisters. (9:00 p.m., Rotture, 315 SE 3rd, 21+, $10)

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Flamin’ Friday Pride Kick Off! (9:00 p.m., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+, No cover!)

Burlescape: Pride Edition, a tantalizing taste of the burlesque AND boylesque world, featuring the bawdy boys of Burlesquire, Pacific Pinup Meghan Mayhem and the Mirthful Minx Mona DePlume. (10:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+, No cover!) Boxxes hosts Latino Pride Night! Hosted by Kelly Johana, as FSODJ and DJ Marco work the dance floor! (10:00 p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) Just Out presents Ecstacy Inferno’s Candy Shop Beauty Shop: Pride Edition. Contests and prizes! Dancing and drag! Come on OUT! (10:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) E2D: Erupt Til Dawn, the premier after-hours community fundraising event. (11:00 p.m., 128 NW 11th, e2d.sunrunnerpdx.com)

SAT JUNE 18 Market Q farmers market. (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) The Adventure Group joins the Portland Frontrunners on an Esplanade walk with optional brunch afterwards. Meet by Vera Katz’ statue (9:00 a.m., 1 SE Main, adventuregroup.org) RCSA All Stars VS the Portland Police Charity Softball Game. All proceeds benefit Q Center and the Portland Police Cadets. (Noon, Erv Lind Stadium, NE 57th & Hassalo, $5 donation, rosecitysoftball.org) LIVE ART. Create live art from a selection of models. (1-3:00 p.m., Frankie Tease Studio, 833 SE Main #119, $10) Scandals presents Odyssey 2011: Pride Block Party. Live music from Twisted Whistle, Pindar, White, and Russell, Funk Shui, and Saturday Night Orphans. (Gates open at 2:00 p.m., Scandals, 1125 SW Stark, 21+, $10, scandalspdx.com) Chick-A Boom Boom presents Pride Patio Party: Young Hearts Run Free. All DJ tips will support the Not Enough Festival! (3:00 p.m., Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy, 21+) Dyke March! Meet at the North park blocks at NW Park & Burnside. (5:00 p.m. gathering, 6:00 p.m. march, dykemarchportland.com)

Dino Fever Blue Cranes get new and really, really, really old for Filmusik presentation Dinosaurs, dude. It doesn’t get any cooler. Ever since the ancient creatures ruled the earth, all those who followed have been fascinated by their stature, their strength and their survival—or lack thereof. And ever since there’ve been flickering images on the silver screen, we’ve been awestruck by their, well, sheer coolness. For their latest presentation, the folks at Filmusik assemble a team of musicians, sound effects designers and actors to create the soundtrack of a classic creature feature, 1978’s Planet of Dinosaurs. That’s right, dino disciples: Every roar, every THWAP! of the sci-fi flick’s stopmotion stars will be recreated in person, direct from the Hollywood Theatre pit, thanks to Filmusik’s talented artists and an arsenal of noise props. Local voice-over actors will dub the film live from the original script, matching the movie’s time travelers who land on a prehistoric planet. And furnishing the (original!) musical soundtrack are Portland’s improv renegades, Blue Cranes. As you’d imagine, meshing the film’s separate sight and sound canvases is tricky business. Explains Foley and sound effect guru David Ian, “The pacing of the film is much, much faster than radio theater and many sounds, while important, are often incidental instead of featured; there’s a huge variety as well as calling for huge sounds from giant fighting monsters.” He had us at “huge sounds from giant fighting monsters.” Get ready for a truly thrilling, behind-the-scenes look at the art of sound on screen. June 17, 23 (Spanish language performance) and 24, 8 p.m.; Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd.; $10, $8 students/seniors; hollywoodtheatre. org or filmusik.com.

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Equalize presents Sing it OUT! (2-6:00 p.m., Voicebox, 2112 NW Hoyt, All ages, $5, facebook.com/equalizeit) Hangover Helper comedy and burlesque show! There’s even a brunch buffet, whenever your hangover subsides. (2-5:00 p.m., Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy, 21+, $5 cover) Portland Black Pride presents Families of Color Day Out Picnic. (4-9:00 p.m., Kenton Park, 8417 N Brandon Ave.) Repent! The Church of the Poison Mind welcomes all sinners with free food, $1 shots, a beer bust, and a healthy dose of your favorite Silverado dancers. (4-9:00 p.m., Silverado, 308 SW 3rd, 21+, No cover!)

The cast performs “Step In Time” in the national touring production of Mary Poppins, running June 22-July 10 at Keller Auditorium. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit portlandopera.org.

PRIDE Hot Flash! DJs D-Zel and WildFire will keep the party going late for Portland’s premier party that caters to seasoned lesbians who are too old for the “scene” and too young to stop dancing. (6:00 p.m., Barracuda, 9 NW 2nd, 21+, $8 cover) The Sad Song Tour 2011: an outdoor house concert with cutie cute musician Jeremiah Clark and friends. (7:00 p.m., 7803 SE Salmon, 21+, $10 suggested donation) PHAME Academy presents Grease (School Version), starring a cast of 47 inspiring PHAME student performers. (7:00 p.m., MHCC Theatre, 26000 SE Stark, Gresham, $13-27, phameacademy.org) Sir Lukas presents Cultural Baptism: A Fashion Show, featuring designs from Devonation, Silkwood, Rosabode, cotton candy punk couture, and Swag Jewelry. (7:00 p.m., Hotel Monaco, 506 SW Washington, $20-35, sirlukas.com) Gay Pride 2011: Readings and Works in Progress. (7:30 p.m., Theater! Theatre!, 3430 SE Belmont, Pay what you can, fusepdx.com) Troupe 9, an LGBTQ ASL comedy troupe, brings awareness of the deaf community through laughter. (7:00 p.m., Embers, 110 NW Broadway, 21+) Portland Gay Men’s Chorus presents Revolution! (7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, $16-42, pdxgmc.org) Metropolitan Opera tenor John Duykers stars as crazy King George III in the dramatically staged theater piece 8 Songs for a Mad King by British (and flamboyantly “out”) composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, as part of the Astoria Music Festival. (7:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, astoriamusicfestival.org) Portland Black Pride presents Swagg Out! A youth dance party. (8:00 p.m., PSU, Stott Center Rooftop, No cover!) Amy & Freddy: A Benefit Concert for Camp Starlight. (8:00 p.m., Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder, 21+, $35)

Chocolate City & Portland Black Pride Pajama Jam. Portland’s off-the-hook women’s dance party joins forces with Portland Black Pride for an epic gay pride celebration. Come in your jammies for $1 off the cover price. (9:00 p.m., Crush, 1400 SE Morrison, 21+, $6 cover) Revolution Dance Party: Pride Edition. (9:00 p.m., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+, No cover!) FIERCE: A Pride dance party to benefit Q Center. (9:00 p.m., Whiskey Bar, 31 NW 1st, 21+, $5 cover) Pride Disco Celebration in the Gayborhood, with DJ SamFM. (9:30 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+, No cover!) Happy Ours & Crossover present Swagg & Sexy 2011. Celebrate Pride in a swagg and sexy way! (9:00 p.m., The P Club, 5264 N Lombard, 21+, $10-15)

Hot Chocolate: Pride Edition, featuring Poison Waters, Maria, Tiara Desmond, Kourtni Capri Duv and Alexis Campbell Starr. (6:00 p.m., Darcelle XV, 21+, $10) At the End of the Rainbow. CJ and the Dolls, Nicky Click and Blondage are here to rock the socks off of Pride! Hosted by Saturn and Ecstacy Inferno! (6:00 p.m., Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th, 21+, $7 general admission, $15 VIP, myfairsaturn.com) Portland White Party! Come for the go-go boys, stay for the sexy dunk tank and hi-tech dance floor featuring DJs Jub Jub and Stracey. (6:00 p.m., Refuge PDX, 116 SE Yamhill, $10 adv/$15 dos, pdxwhiteparty.com) CC’s Post Parade Dance Party. (7:00 p.m., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+, No cover!) Sneakin’ Out, Ashleigh Flynn, and Christine Havrilla, live in concert! (8:00 p.m., Crush, 1412 SE Morrison, 21+)

Superstar Divas Mega Show! (8:00 p.m., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+, No cover!) DEEP PRIDE: A Portland Gay Pride Happy Ending. (9:00 p.m., The Tube, 18 NW 3rd, 21+, No cover!) David Harness Live! A benefit for Our House of Portland. (9:00 p.m., Groove Suite, 440 NW Glisan, 21+, $10 cover) Vancouver BC’s favorite queer sex positive party comes to town for SPIT does PDX: Portland Pride Edition. (10:00 p.m., Saratoga, 6910 N Interstate, 21+, $5)

WomenStrength presents a Personal Safety Workshop covering prevention strategies, recognizing when one is a target, various options for ending an attack, and how to survive or heal if one is a victim. (7-9:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississisppi, pdxqcenter.org) OUT Dancing Country 2-Step lessons. (7:30 p.m., Ankeny Street Studio, 975 SE Sandy, $10, outdancing.info) The Portland Polyamory Circle is a place to chat about inclusive relationships, extended families, and intentional community. (7:30 p.m., Contact Laury at 503-285-4848 for location) Men’s Massage Exchange. (7:45 p.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org)

Gaay Aalto Sundays. Chill out on one side of the bar, dance it out on the other. (10:00 p.m., Aalto Lounge, 3356 SE Belmont, 21+, No cover!)

The Ethical Butcher presents Summer Beats & Bacon, an evening for bacon connoisseurs, fiends and fans alike. (8:00 p.m., Saraveza, 5433 N Michigan, $25 adv/$30 dos, theethicalbutcher@gmail.com)

MON JUNE 20

Mary-oke! (8:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m., No cover!)

Men’s Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org)

TUES JUNE 21

CAP, Pivot, and Q Center present AXIS. Sex and dating can be stressful and confusing. Meet with a counselor who can answer questions, provide support, and help take the stress out of safer sex. (11:00 a.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississisppi, pdxqcenter.org)

Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (5:00-8:30 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org)

Burger night at Starky’s! Come enjoy a delicious $5 burger with your hostess Poison Marie Waters. (6-9:00 p.m., Starky’s 2913 SE Stark, 21+, No cover!) Men’s Qi Gong. (6:15 p.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Pride isn’t over until the last skate has rolled... Just Out presents Gay Skate: Pride Finale! Proceeds benefit the Just Out Scholarship Fund. (7-9:00 p.m., 1 SE Spokane St., $6 plus a food donation for Esther’s Pantry)

Men’s Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org)

Men’s Naked Yoga. (7:00 p.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Who will be the first Iron Mary? Come on down to this yummy competition show to benefit CAP! (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:00 p.m., No cover!) Late Awakenings support group for women who come out and identify as lesbian later in life. (7:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Trans*Fem social group for genderfabulous sisters. (7:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org)

Start growing that facial hair! It’s an EXTREME Mustache Party! With prizes and entertainment provided by your impeccable host Juan and DJ Pornstar! Speaking of pornstars, get in the photo booth with one and see what happens... (10:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!)

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Rose City Rollers Season 6 Final Championship! Who will be rolling away with the Golden Skate in 2011? (5:45 p.m., Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Drive, $1422, rosecityrollers.com)

After Pride Extravaganza. (4:30 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+, No cover!)

Dirty Porno Bingo, hosted by Chi Chi and Chonga. $2.50 well drinks from open to close. (8-10:00 p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!)

Gentleman’s Club. Wear your best old-school hunting attire and/or a smoking jacket/bathrobe, and simply be MEN. (10:00 p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) Maricon @ Matador, a night for homos and their homeys. (10:00 p.m., Matador, 1967 W Burnside, 21+)

SUN JUNE 19 Big Gay Sunday Brunch. (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Crush, 1412 SE Morrison, 21+) CC’s opens its doors at 9:00 a.m. with its famous Pride Bloody Mary Bar, then watch the parade from the bar, with emcee Miss CC Slaughters 2011. (9:00 a.m., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+, No cover!) The Adventure Group goes on a intermediate kayak outing from Scappoose Bay to Sauvie Island. Meet on the parking lot of Montgomery Park, or at Scappoose Bay Kayaking at 10:45 a.m.. (10:00 a.m., 2701 NW Vaughn, call Evan at 503-701-7922) Gay Pride Parade 2011. The parade steps off at 11:30 a.m., visit pridenw.org for route information.

Blow Pony kicks pride in the nuts with performances by Leslie Hall, CJ & the Dolls, Little Tommy Bang Bang, and (our personal favorite) Feyonce. A handful of your favorite DJs will be on hand to make your ass sweat. Don’t forget to hydrate while you gyrate! (9:00 p.m., Rotture, 315 SE 3rd, 21+, $8)

Red Cap Garage and Boxxes present the 7th Annual Pride Block Party! Heklina comes to town to host this epic party, featuring performances by Amber, Lisa Dank, The Rose City Sirens, ChiChi & Chonga, Ecstasy Inferno, and ALL of your favorite Miss Things. (1:00 p.m., Stark Street, between 10th & 11th, 21+)

Doll House: Pride Edition. Your favorite girly dance party kicks it up a notch for Pride, with Go-Gos, giveaways, and a $300 balloon drop at midnight. (9:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+, $3, facebook.com/pdxmarys)

PHAME Academy presents Grease (School Version), starring a cast of 47 inspiring PHAME student performers. (2:00 p.m., MHCC Theatre, 26000 SE Stark, Gresham, $13-27, phameacademy.org)

Berlin Reed, The Ethical Butcher, in a home demonstration

Pigging Out
 Summer Beats & Bacon sizzles with meaty goodness It’s the Monday after Pride. You’ve marched, danced and otherwise exercised your way across town, from celebration to celebration, party to party, burning calorie after calorie. What to do? Get yourself some eats, that’s what, some meaty eats. For the second annual Summer Beats & Bacon, a three-city tour of multisensory flavor, Berlin Reed— aka The Ethical Butcher—and colleagues will entertain both your pie- and ear-holes. The latest round introduces four new flavors of pig profundity, bursting with seasonal fruits and berries, floral blooms, summery heat and more. From bacon-candied popcorn to bacon-wrapped herb bundles to a twist on the classic BLT, noshers should save their appetites for a promised 12-15 pork creations.

To sweeten the most savory evening—held in Portland at Saraveza—DJ Beyonda (of MRS., I’ve Got a Hole in My Soul and Buck ‘n’ Bounce fame) will delight your aural palate with the best cuts of music. The tasting will be followed by door prizes, raffles, “bacon-themed” games and, for attendees in one lucky city (others include Seattle and the already sold-out San Francisco), a bacon crème brûlée station. Here’s hoping it’s us. Flambé, to stay! Mon., June 20, 8 p.m. (7:30 doors); Saraveza (backspace), 5433 N. Michigan Ave.; $25/person or 2/$40 presale, $30 each at door, pending availability; ethicalbutcher.blogspot.com or theethicalbutcher@gmail.com. —Amanda Schurr

oregon’s lGBTQ newsmagazine

June 17, 2011

If it’s not in Just Out,

Beary-oke! (9:30 p.m., Scandals, 1225 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) Pivot presents Lube Wrestling! The winner gets a fistful of cash and a basketful of lube. (10:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+) Boxxes hosts the weekly charity event Versus. (10:00 p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!)

WED JUNE 22 Men’s Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) LBGTQI Seniors Lunch, free to seniors age 60 and over. (Noon-1:00 p.m., Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 NE Broadway, 503-3672220, mccpdxfood@gmail.com) Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (1-3:30 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) Q Poetry. A night of queer poetry. (6-8:00 p.m., In Other Words, 14 NE Killingsworth, inotherwords.org) Inter-Personal Violence Support Group. (6-8:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi) Faith & Sexuality. A support group for men who struggle with their sexuality in relation to their religious beliefs. (6:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) Anawim Christian Fellowship. (6:30-8:30 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi) Queer Craft Night! (7:00 p.m., Sloan’s Tavern, 36 N Russell, 21+) Quizzy! (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m., No cover!) ShanRock Trivia presents Queers vs. Breeders Trivia Showdown. (8:30 p.m., The Foggy Notion, 3416 N Lombard, 21+) Mickey Avalon performs live, with Ty$ and The Divine. (9:00 p.m., Dante’s, 350 W Burnside, 21+, $20 adv/$25 dos, mickeyavalon.com) Karaoke with Theo. (10:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!)

THURS JUNE 23 Basic Rights Oregon presents Bites for Rights. Support fair-minded businesses and LGBT equality by eating, drinking, and snacking at participating establishments. All day! For more information, visit bitesforrights.com

Men’s Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Rose City Used Book Fair. (2-8:00 p.m., The Friendship Masonic Center, 5626 NE Alameda, $2 admission) Oregon Bears Happy Hour. (5-7:00 p.m., Fox & Hounds, 217 NW 2nd, 21+, No cover!) Film Fridays at Pivot! This week’s film: The Birds (1963). (7:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, Free, pivotpdx.org) Drag Bingo Fundraiser for the Steven Leider LGBTQ Scholarship. Miss Poison Waters will be your caller for the night! (7:00 p..m., First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe, Corvallis, $15 general admission, $8 with student ID) Dining with the Divas! Dinner and drag, a match made in heaven. (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m.) Filmusik: Planet of Dinosaurs. Watch classic film with a live score from teams of musicians, sound effects designers and actors; where every roar, whistle and arpeggio is created onstage. (8:00 p.m., Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, $10, filmusik.com) Chelsea Handler shakes up Portland with her outrageous brand of comedy. (8:00 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway) The Oregon Bears take over CCs with the Double X Dance. The music is loud, the crowd is dense, and it’s the only place to see all of Portland’s yummiest bears under one roof. (9:00 p.m., C.C. Slaughter’s, 219 NW 3rd, 21+, No cover!) junKtion “Glow in the Dark” party with DJ Free Range and specila performance by Elle MC a.k.a. Swagatha Christie. (9:30 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+, $3 cover)

SAT JUNE 25 The Adventure Group goes on a difficult hike on Cone Meadow Loop on the Santiam Foothills. Meet outside Starbucks at Hollywood Fred Meyer. (8:00 a.m., 3030 NE Weidler, call Jack at 503-413-0831) Market Q farmers market. (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) The Adventure Group joins the Portland Frontrunners on an Esplanade walk with optional brunch afterwards. Meet by Vera Katz’ statue (9:00 a.m., 1 SE Main, adventuregroup.org)

Men’s Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Write Around Portland Writing Workshop. (5-7:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, 18+, pre-registration required by calling 503-796-9224 or visiting writearound.org)

Men’s Walking Group. Meet at Holladay Park Fountain near Lloyd Center Max station. (10:00 a.m.-Noon, to RSVP or for more information, call 503-223-8822 x1, or visit manifestpdx.org) Men’s Eco-Hike. RSVP by 6:00 p.m. Friday. Meet at Holladay Park Fountain near Lloyd Center Max station. (10:00 a.m., to RSVP or for more information, call 503-223-8822 x1, or visit manifestpdx.org) Rose City Used Book Fair. (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., The Friendship Masonic Center, 5626 NE Alameda, $2 admission) Second Annual Hat Parade. (1:00 p.m., Lulu’s Vintage, 916 W Burnside, lulusvintage.com)

Normal, Where?

Free Rapid HIV Testing for guys into guys. (5-8:30 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org)

JANE theater company production examines love, family and change

Time of Our Lives: Gay Oregon Pageant 2011. Join Athens and Tryniti along with the ISRC as they crown the next Gay Oregons. (6:00 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1441 NE 2nd, $20, rosecourt.org) Deaf and Hearing OutReach welcomes all LGBT ASL lovers to coffee night every fourth Saturday! (6:30 p.m., Three Friends Coffee House, 201 SE 12th, Free, http://dhorpdx. blogspot.com) Troupe 9, an LGBTQ ASL comedy troupe, brings awareness of the deaf community through laughter. (7:00 p.m., Embers, 110 NW Broadway, 21+) Portland Lesbian Choir presents American Woman: Celebrating Our Musical Roots. (8:00 p.m., Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 NE Alameda, $10 adv/$12 dos, plchoir.org) Hamburger Mary’s presents Doll House. Queer girls party it up at Hamburger Mary’s with resident DJ Alicious, who keeps the dance music fresh ‘n’ funky while you enjoy food and cocktails! (9:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ No cover!) Our very own Bohemian EasternEuro Cabaret ensemble Vagabond Opera presents their ONLY show in Portland this summer! (9:00 p.m., The Secret Society, 116 NE Russell, $15, vagabondopera.com) Portland’s Electronic Music Festival, Closer, takes over Boxxes. (9:00 p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark, 21+) Blackout Leather Productions presents L.U.R.E Underware Night and Rainbow Romp with Mr. Oregon State Leather 2010, Peter Pinn Palermo. (9:30 p.m., The Eagle Portland, 835 N Lombard, 21+, No cover!)

The Adventure Group goes on a difficult hike on Salmon Butte. Meet outside Starbucks at Hollywood Fred Meyer. (9:00 a.m., 3030 NE Weidler, call Ron at 503-737-4177) Queer/Feminist Theory Reading Group. (2-4:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississisppi, pdxqcenter.org)

Scandals presents Thursday Night Live! (8:00 p.m., Scandals, 1125 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!)

Hangover Helper Brunch. Summer brings change, and Hangover Helper wants to bask in the sun. Still hung over? Bring your own shades. (2-5:00 p.m., Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy, 21+, No cover!)

Filmusik Spanish Language Performance: Planet of Dinosaurs. Watch classic film with a live score from teams of musicians, sound effects designers and actors; where every roar, whistle and arpeggio is created onstage. (8:00 p.m., Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, $10, filmusik.com)

Repent! The Church of the Poison Mind welcomes all sinners with free food, $1 shots, a beer bust, and a healthy dose of your favorite Silverado dancers. (4-9:00 p.m., Silverado, 308 SW 3rd, 21+, No cover!)

Mary-oke! (8:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m., No cover!) Mickey Avalon performs live, with Ty$ and The Divine. (9:00 p.m., Dante’s, 350 W Burnside, 21+, $20 adv/$25 dos, mickeyavalon.com)

Men’s Wanderlust Fitness Cycling Group. Meet at the Whole Foods at NE 15th and Fremont. (4:30 p.m., to RSVP or for more information, call 503-223-8822 x1, or visit manifestpdx.org)

Rocky Rhodes karaoke. (9:00 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+, No cover!)

Chelsea Handler stumbles into town June 24.

Do these people look Normal to you?

LIVE ART. Create live art from a selection of models. (1-3:00 p.m., Frankie Tease Studio, 833 SE Main #119, $10)

SUN JUNE 26

Q Center hosts an Art Opening Party for Jo Ann Santangelo’s DADT photo series. (6:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org)

Portland Idol. (9:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!)

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Men’s Shamanic & Energy Healing Group. (7:45 p.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org)

it’s not happening.

FRI JUNE 24

E! Entertainment

Punkstart Myheart presents Forever record release with Tacocat & Sunny Reaper. (7:30 p.m., Sloan’s Tavern, 36 N Russell, 21+, $5)

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The Passion of the Rose Salutes the ISRC College of Monarchs. (5:00 p.m., Darcelle XV, 208 NW 3rd, 21+, $10 suggested donation)

What happens when one half of a silver-anniversary couple wants a sex change? What of the blindsided spouse? The dumbfounded children? Their church congregation? What then? What next? That’s the premise of Looking for Normal, playwright Jane Anderson’s domestic comedy-drama with a (trans)gender twist. Presented by (coincidentally) Portland theater company JANE, the family portrait opens as Roy, the patriarch of a respected middle American brood, approaches wife Irma with a confession: He’s a woman trapped inside a man’s body and wants to undergo gender reassignment. What’s even more of a doozy: He drops the bombshell during marriage counseling with their pastor. Television viewers may be familiar with Anderson’s play, adapted for HBO by the scribe herself in 2003—Jessica Lange portrayed Irma to Tom Wilkinson’s Roy. As the couple, their adolescent tomboy daughter and grown son struggle with their own life changes—Irma’s in menopause, to boot—the family and community at large grapple with the definitions and dynamics of love, and how it ultimately transcends gender. Tim Smith and Kim Bogus (also JANE’s artistic director) star in the latest production, what should be a provocative, moving Look at notions of “normal” life—whatever the hell that is. June 24-July 17, 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun.; Arena Stage at Theater! Theatre!, 3430 SE Belmont; $14, $11 students/seniors ( June 24-26 previews), $19, $15 students/seniors; hulahub.com. —Amanda Schurr The 7th Annual Vancouver Gay Pride Pageant. (5:00 p.m., Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 107 East 7th St., Vancouver, 21+, No cover!) Tranz Guyz discussion group. (6-8:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) The Mindfulness for Living group explores mindfulness through meditation, discussioun and exercises. (6-7:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) The Stark Raving Queens present Show Your Pride: A Disco Revue! (6:45 p.m., Starky’s, 2913 SE Stark, 21+, dinner reservations suggested 503-230-7980) Dirty Porno Bingo, hosted by Chi Chi and Chonga. $2.50 well drinks from open to close. (8-10:00 p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) Superstar Divas Mega Show! (8:00 p.m., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+, No cover!) Portland’s Electronic Music Festival, Closer, takes over Red Cap. (9:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+) Gaay Aalto Sundays. Chill out on one side of the bar, dance it out on the other. (10:00 p.m., Aalto Lounge, 3356 SE Belmont, 21+, No cover!)

MON JUNE 27 Men’s Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Burger night at Starky’s! Come enjoy a delicious $5 burger with your hostess Poison Marie Waters. (6-9:00 p.m., Starky’s 2913 SE Stark, 21+, No cover!)

Men’s Qi Gong. (6:15 p.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Coming Out Group. Thinking about coming out? This group is not therapy or a lecture, and the answers you walk away with will be your own! (6:30-7:30 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) OUT Dancing Country 2-Step lessons. (7:30 p.m., Ankeny Street Studio, 975 SE Sandy, $10, outdancing.info) Men’s Massage Exchange. (7:45 p.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Mary-oke! (8:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m., No cover!)

TUES JUNE 28 Men’s Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (5:00-8:30 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) 42nd Anniversary of Stonewall. Join the Democratic Party of Oregon in commemorating this important part of our history with socializing and a viewing of the film Stonewall Uprising. (5:30-8:00 p.m., The Guild Pub, 1101 E Burnside, 21+, $25, dpo.org/ stonewall2011) My Morning Jacket, live in concert. (6:30 p.m., McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, Troutdale, $40+, edgefieldconcerts.com)

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Alison Krauss & Union Station, live in concert. (6:30 p.m., McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, Troutdale, $49+, edgefieldconcerts.com) Anawim Christian Fellowship. (6:30-8:30 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi) Equity Foundation Fundraiser Dinner with Bishop Gene Robinson. (7:00 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Kempton Hall, 146 NW 19th, $75, equityfoundation.org) Quizzy! (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m., No cover!) Karaoke with Theo. (10:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!)

THURS JUNE 30 Hey, y’all... it’s me, Britney Spears! I’m coming to town June 28. Men’s Naked Yoga. (7:00 p.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Portland’s very first Iron Mary is crowned! Come on down to this yummy competition show to benefit CAP! (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:00 p.m., No cover!) Britney Spears, live in concert. (7:00 p.m., Rose Garden Arena, 1 Center Court, $30+, rosequarter.com) Bears Coffee. (7-9:00 p.m., Cooper’s Coffee, 6409 SE Stark, oregonbears.org) Men’s Shamanic & Energy Healing Group. (7:45 p.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Versus charity event. (10:00 p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!)

Men’s Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Write Around Portland Writing Workshop. (5-7:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, 18+, pre-registration required by calling 503-796-9224 or visiting writearound.org) Manifest Men’s Community presents a Last Thursday Community Potluck. Men and their allies are invited to make Manifest their home base for Last Thursday and enjoy a potluck dinner. (6-8:30 p.m., To RSVP or for more information, visit manifestpdx.org)

Portland Idol. (9:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!)

Equity Foundation presents a Breakfast Forum with Bishop Gene Robinson. (7:30 a.m., NW Health Foundation, 221 NW 2nd, $50, equityfoundation.org)

FRI JULY 1

LBGTQI Seniors Lunch, free to seniors age 60 and over. (Noon-1:00 p.m., Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 NE Broadway, 503-3672220, mccpdxfood@gmail.com)

Oregon Bears Happy Hour. (5-7:00 p.m., Fox & Hounds, 217 NW 2nd, 21+, No cover!)

HRC presents Q=Mob! Come, socialize for change and meet other like-minded social activists. (6-8:00 p.m., Wild Abandon, 2411 SE Belmont, 21+)

SAT JULY 2 Market Q farmers market. (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) The Adventure Group joins the Portland Frontrunners on an Esplanade walk with optional brunch afterwards. Meet by Vera Katz’ statue (9:00 a.m., 1 SE Main, adventuregroup.org)

LIVE ART. Create live art from a selection of models. (1-3:00 p.m., Frankie Tease Studio, 833 SE Main #119, $10) Hangover Helper Brunch. Summer brings change, and Hangover Helper wants to bask in the sun. Still hung over? Bring your own shades. (2-5:00 p.m., Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy, 21+, No cover!) Free Rapid HIV Testing for guys into guys. (5-8:30 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) Lucinda Williams performs live, as part of the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival. 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit waterfrontbluesfest.com

SUN JULY 3

Men’s Walking Group. Meet at Holladay Park Fountain near Lloyd Center Max station. (10:00 a.m.-Noon, to RSVP or for more information, call 503-223-8822 x1, or visit manifestpdx.org)

Repent! The Church of the Poison Mind welcomes all sinners with free food, $1 shots, a beer bust, and a healthy dose of your favorite Silverado dancers. (4-9:00 p.m., Silverado, 308 SW 3rd, 21+, No cover!)

Men’s Gardening and Food Sustainability Team. (1:00 p.m., to RSVP or for more information, call 503-223-8822 x1, or visit manifestpdx.org)

Men’s Wanderlust Fitness Cycling Group. Meet at the Whole Foods at NE 15th and Fremont. (4:30 p.m., to RSVP or for more information, call 503-223-8822 x1, or visit manifestpdx.org)

Special 10-Year Anniversary screening of the documentary Girls Rock! The Movie, about Portland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls. (7:00 p.m., Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, $15+, girlsrockmovie.com) Film Fridays at Pivot! This week’s film: Toy Story 3 (2010). (7:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, Free, pivotpdx.org) Dining with the Divas! Dinner and drag, a match made in heaven. (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m.)

to enter a drawing to win a pair of tickets to see The Monkees (yes, the real Monkees) July 9 at the Sleep Country Amphitheater.

The Wanderlust Circus Orchestra, live in concert. (8:00 p.m., Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta, $28 adv/$35 dos, wanderlustcircus.com) Steely Dan, live in concert. (8:00 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway) Gaay Aalto Sundays. Chill out on one side of the bar, dance it out on the other. (10:00 p.m., Aalto Lounge, 3356 SE Belmont, 21+, No cover!)

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Trivial Pursuits

Wed., June 22, 8:30 p.m.; Foggy Notion, 3416 N. Lombard; free; 21+; shanrockstrivia.com.

The Wanderlust Circus Orchestra, live in concert. (8:00 p.m., Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta, $28 adv/$35 dos, wanderlustcircus.com)

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Superstar Divas Mega Show! (8:00 p.m., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+, No cover!)

If you fancy yourself a regular Cliff Clavin—you know, that wellmeaning Cheers regular with a noggin full of useless trivia—no doubt you’re positively giddy for the local groundswell of nights devoted to random info. geeks, dorks and nerds. And of the many match-ups around town, ShanRock’s Triviology stands out. No, really. How can you not stand out with Wednesday, June 22’s inspired evening, Queers vs. Breeders: The Return at Foggy Notion? Bi-curious folks are encouraged to “play for the other team”—or swing any which way but/and/or loose—for this themed competition, during which topics may range from figure skaters to “how many times Don Draper tainted the sanctity of his straight marriage” in the first season of Mad Men. Teams are limited to five members, with prizes, a trophy and (of course) bragging rights to the victors. Hosts Michele (representing the Queers) and ShanRock herself, Shannon Donaldson (representing the Breeders), serve as trivia jockeys for the night, when the Queers will defend their championship from two years ago. And with future installments devoted to Harry Potter ( July 11 at Ella Street Social Club) and Grease ( July 17 at East Burn), win or lose, the queer quizzery won’t be quitting anytime soon. Game on, Breeders, game on.

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Pivotal Reads, a gay men’s book club, discusses The World of Normal Boys by KM Soehnlein. (6:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, Free, pivotpdx.org)

Extra Gay Friday. (9:00 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+, $3 cover)

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Rocky Rhodes karaoke. (9:00 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+, No cover!)

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Burlesque S’il Vous Plait, a classic burlesque show with a contemporary variety twist, featuring burlesque, comedy, singing and more! (8:30 p.m., Crush Bar, 1400 SE Morrison, 21+, $5, BurlesquePlease.com)

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Can you believe it’s been a whopping 365 days since Portland Pride? It seems like just yesterday—the parades (people and pets alike), the parties, the performances. The pomp, the prancing, the prettiness (yeah, you, and your little dog, too). Yet here we are, a whole 24 hours before the gates open at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. At press time, specifics were still trickling in from organizers at Pride Northwest. So we’ve done our darndest to furnish you with the most complete information for the festivities, including Main and Community Stage schedules, details on the Dyke March and Pride Parade, profiles of featured entertainers and more. And because Pride isn’t just about the park, we’re following up on the initial cover-

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Electro Rock Meets Gay History With Mattachine Social They craft songs about gay historical figures such as Kenneth Anger, Charles Darwin and Alexander the Great. They put on events at Crush via an artist residency. They’re performing on the Pride festival main stage. They are Mattachine Social. “Kids don’t know gay history,” says Andrew Klaus, 32, of the band’s moniker. “Hence the name Mattachine Social, after the Mattachine Society.” He’s referring to one of the earliest gay rights activist groups, founded in 1950. In the same breath it takes to describe Mattachine Social, Klaus mentions Charles Darwin, “who was kicked off the [HMS] Beagle on the

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“electro-rock-dark-wave,” their music reimagining the world as if history books rained glitter every time they were opened. The band was borne out of two very connected things: “Pornography and the internet brought us together,” says Klaus of how he met Warner. “We both put pieces in the HUMP! festival in 2009,” explains Warner, referencing the local amateur porn contest. Both men submitted videos to the competition, Klaus a live action and Warner an animation. “We ended up talking through Facebook,” Warner says. Klaus then recruited Jansen, with whom he’d collaborated on previous projects. Of Jansen, Klaus says, “He’s a gorgeous straight boy who plays a pink guitar.” The band held a CD release party last November at Crush for their first EP, the seventrack Our Heroes Bleed Glitter. More than 100 people showed up to the event, which led to a creative residency at Crush. Mattachine Social play Portland Pride 2011 at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Take a listen at facebook.com/pages/Mattachine-Social or reverbnation.com/mattachinesocial.

The Public Songs, Private Parts of Delaney and Paris Keep an ear out for Delaney and Paris— they might just knock your socks off. With song titles like “Hipster Douchebag,” “Stop Staring at my Tits” and “Herpes,” the female duo is rocking the acoustic scene. Think of them as Jewel with five shots of liquid anger, or a version of the Indigo Girls if they had starred in Kill Bill, or Ani DiFranco if she were raised by Marilyn Manson.

Delaney and Paris are Delaney Aileen Smith, 21, and Paris Hoover, 23. The two met in a group vocal class at Portland Community College. “Paris had lyrics to a song and Delaney volunteered to write music to it,” Smith says. They’ve played at venues such as Dante’s, Swift Lounge and Scandals, to name a few. The duo cite Stephen Lynch as “one of the first performers we both really fell in love with,” along with Kimya Dawson, Hoover adds, “and we fucking love Storm Large.” To the band, among the featured talent at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, “Pride is about rejecting that idea that there’s a right or wrong way to be ‘normal,’ embracing the strange and promoting acceptance,” Hoover says. “That’s what we would like our music to do as well, even if it is in our tongue-in-cheek kind of way.” When asked why their songs take such public stances on private matters, Delaney and Paris are clear. “We feel as if it is breaking down boundaries by making ugly or inappropriate things beautiful, and promoting social change by making these things okay to talk about,” Smith says. Hoover adds, “Sometimes people need to be forced out of their comfort zones to grow as a person. We want to challenge gender roles and the stereotype that girls need to be pretty and nice to everyone, and not use foul language and not talk about or enjoy sex.” Delaney and Paris perform on the Portland Pride main stage at 2:35 p.m. Sunday, June 19. Find more at reverbnation.com/dpdelaneyandparis, myspace.com/parisanddelaney or delaneyandparis.com. For a complete entertainment schedule for Tom McCall Waterfront Park, turn to p. 42, or visit pridenw.org.

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Pulse! Pride Dance at the Waterfront Festival 6-10 p.m.

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Waterfront Festival open noon-6 p.m.

1:05 p.m. Van Go Lion

Dyke March steps off at the North Park Blocks at 6 p.m.

12:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony

1:35 p.m. Ashleigh Flynn & Sneakin' Out 2:05 p.m. Portland Lesbian Choir 2:35 p.m. MCC Band 3:05 p.m. My Tribe Fire Dancers 3:35 p.m. Acoustic Minds 4:35 p.m. Swagger 5:05 p.m. Iconiqs Records: Rachel Cryer 5:35 p.m. Kiss Kill 6:30 p.m. Camille Bloom

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Waterfront Festival open noon-6 p.m.

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Sunday Community Stage Schedule 12:05 p.m. Brandon Carmody 12:30 p.m. Project Talent 1:00 p.m. Nikki Jauron 1:30 p.m. Annie Vergnetti 2:00 p.m. Comedy Showcase 4:05 p.m. Tod Allan 4:35 p.m. Autry!

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By Ryan J. Prado It’s a testament to the progressive nature of Oregon’s community to even fathom compiling a rundown of statewide Pride celebrations. That there are Pride events outside of the Portland metro and Salem areas is an encouraging reality in the modern LGBTQ movement, and something that’s been discussed in these pages before. But the fact they are persevering, even growing, is a better barometer for what celebrating pride across the state really means. Take this year’s Corvallis Pride—more notably, the fact it isn’t happening. What would have been the upstart event’s third annual celebration and parade fell victim to the Pride Corvallis board disassembling just prior to planning time. Had the remaining organizers simply thrown in the towel, a crucial community gathering may not have been able to recover. Instead, the annual Stonewall Dance and Social is teaming up with Pride Corvallis June 25 to present “Pride in Wonderland,” a catered buffet and dance evening with an Alice in Wonderland theme at Club Escape on the Oregon State University campus. All proceeds will go toward the 2012 Pride celebration (pridecorvallis.com). Or consider the plight faced by the 2010 Iris Pride Festival, held in Lincoln City on the Oregon coast. Last year’s festival was to include performances by the Wanderlust Circus, the return of Lily Armani as emcee and lots of beachside merriment. Unfortunately, the event was “monsooned out,” as organizer Nichole LeSage puts it, resulting in a significantly downsized indoor celebration. But in the spirit of a comeback, Iris Pride returns, superhero theme in tow, September 16–18. Expect Flamingo Bingo with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a costume contest and much more (Search for “Iris Pride Street Fair” on Facebook). Such acts of determination epitomize the spirit inherent in pride not just in oneself, but also in a community at large. Whatever region of the state, pride is spreading. And what follows is a list of statewide Pride 2011 activities for an emboldened LGBTQ community as they stand, as of press time. Visit blogout.justout.com daily for late-breaking updates and more.

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This year’s Portland Black Pride opened June 15 with a slew of events for the black LGBTQ community. The organization’s scope broadens in 2011 to include a skate party Friday, June 17 at Skate World in Gresham (1220 NE Kelly Ave.) from 6:30 to 10 p.m. featuring hip-hop and Top 100 tunes. That same evening, don’t miss the Blackbuster Movie and Spades Tournament at Pivot (209 SW Fourth Ave., 9 p.m.-midnight), which includes a film screening (Finding Me), games of spades and dominoes during the movie, and free food and drinks. There’s no cover. On June 19 from 5 to 7 p.m., Darcelle XV Showplace (208 NW Third Ave.) plays host to Hot Chocolate: Pride Edition—a spectacle of drag delight featuring Alexis Campbell Starr, Tiara Desmond, Kourtni Capree Duv and many more. Admission is $10 for those 21 and over. PBP caps its week with the Families of Color Day Out Picnic June 19 at Kenton Park (8417 N. Brandon Ave., 4-9 p.m.) with good eats and great live music. For more details, visit facebook.com/portlandblackpride, and look for PBP’s booth at the Portland Pride Festival.

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Asian Pacific Islander Pride Once again this year, Asian Pacific Islander Pride provides gaymes, goodies and T-shirts at its booth at Tom McCall Waterfront Park Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, from noon to 6 p.m. The group—consisting of LGBTQ people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent—can also be seen during the Portland Pride Parade June 19. For more information, visit api-pride.blogspot.com.

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The 17th annual Saturday in the Park event is back Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Esther Short Park (301 W. Eighth St., Vancouver, Wash.). Under the theme “Bigger! Better! Brighter!” the 2011 event hopes to capitalize on the city’s buzz as a queer mecca; earlier this year, Advocate.com named Vancouver the sixth most gay-friendly city in America. Highlights include the family-friendly picnicstyle fun, with live entertainment from Kiss Kill, The Shannon Tower Band and others, and on into the later afternoon Community Pride Awards and raffle. Lyle’s Myles—a 5K annual charity walk/run—gets things started in downtown Vancouver to raise money for Cascade AIDS Project, Martha’s Pantry and Global Partners for Development. The run begins at 8:30 a.m. and is open to all. As of press time, the Vancouver Gay Pride Pageant was set for Sunday, June 26 (doors at 5 p.m., show at 6) at the Vancouver Eagles building, in lieu of the newly shuttered Northbank (see story, p. 20). For more information, visit sitppride.info. home, or lylesmyles.com.

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Mid-Columbia Pride: True Colors The Tri-Cities come alive for an entire week’s worth of Mid-Columbia Pride celebrations in July. Club Out and About (327 W. Lewis St., Pasco, Wash.) acts as headquarters for the beginning of the week, starting with the LGBTQ Film Festival Sunday, July 10, featuring award-winning documentary Put this on the (Map) at 4 p.m. On Saturday, July 16, catch the Miss Gay Columbia Basin Pageant, held at Out and About at 9 p.m. The week culminates in the Mid-Columbia Pride March and Festival Sunday, July 17 in downtown Kennewick, Wash. beginning at 2 p.m. followed by the festival at Keewaydin Park from 3 to 6 p.m. For a complete list of events, search “MidColumbia Pride” on Facebook.

PDX Latino Gay Pride 2011 may be the organization’s biggest event yet. The fest begins with the annual Voz Alta concert, performed by Edna Vazquez and Joaquin Lopez, taking place Thursday, July 14 at 8 p.m. at The Little Church (5138 NE 23rd Ave.). Tickets are on a sliding scale of $15-$25. The Chicas Celebration invades Q Center (4115 N. Mississippi) Saturday, July 16 with Eugene Pride 2010 an 11 a.m. brunch, followed by all-day music, a motorcycle/bicycle ride and a dance party dors and sponsors were being confirmed as of press time. ($10–$15). The grand finale—featuring live music, For more information, visit umalt.com, or artisans, food carts and more—takes place call 541-626-9635. this year at the Eastbank Esplanade Sunday, July 17, from noon to 9:30 p.m. August 13 Visit latinogaypridepdx.com, and pick up our Eugene/Springfield Pride July 1 issue for further coverage. Details on this year’s Eugene/Springfield Pride event were still developing as Just Out August 6 went to press. What’s known is that Alton Capitol Pride—Salem Baker Park (632 Day Island Road, Eugene) Oregon’s governmental seat gets loud is slated to once again serve as the epicenter and proud Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. for a day full of Central Oregon revelry from to 5 p.m. at Cascade Gateway Park (2100 noon to 7 p.m. Entry to the festival is free, but organizers SE Turner Road, Salem). With various informational booths from the likes of GLS- ask for a $5 donation to help cover costs. For more information, visit eugenepride.org. EN Oregon, Lavender Womyn and Basic Rights Oregon, as well as live tunes by the Kate Sullivan Band, Johanna Beekman and September 30–October 2 RADD, among others, this is a gathering Southern Oregon Pride— you don’t want to miss. Ashland For more information, visit capitolpride.org. Capping Pride season is Southern Oregon Pride in beautiful downtown Ashland. While August 6 the event remains some months away, a Multicultural Event— fundraiser is slated for Sunday, July 10 from Hermiston 2 to 5 p.m. at 451 Lindsay Lane, showcasing The fourth annual Umatilla Morrow Al- pianist Shawn Traub, a silent auction and ternatives Multicultural Event in Hermiston food from local restaurants. SOPride kicks off Friday, September 30 celebrates the pride of all ethnic and sexual minorities Saturday, August 6 from noon to with a 7 p.m. drag show at The Ashland Armory (208 Oak St.). At noon Saturday, Oc5 p.m. at McKenzie Park (320 S. First St.). Entertainment includes local band Bent, tober 1, Main Street in Ashland becomes a Native American dancers and the Mexican teeming parade route. Participants march all dance troupe Bailadores del Sol, as well as the way through town to Lithia Park for the Portland musician Joaquin Lopez and festival, held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit sopride.org. much more. Additional entertainers, ven-

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as the creator of silk scarves, the crafter behind labor-intensive photo booths and the mastermind of a YouMulti-hyphenate Jason Kinney on Tube video that went viral. bears, booths and design nerds Upon moving here he did a photo booth for a friend, a process The first thing you notice when you see that led to his signature creations. To make Jason Kinney is his beard. It’s as if he were a classical Greek statue, his very specific spaces, Kinney admits it or perhaps a subject from a neoclassical takes “a week’s worth of work and numerpainting. The beard is striking and stoic, yet ous trips to Michaels and Home Depot.” His clients have included Stumptown Coffull of flair. Kinney, who hails from Charlotte, North fee Roasters, Hanna Andersson and LaughCarolina, calls himself an “underemployed ing Planet. Two years ago, when Lady Gaga was at creative.” “Two weeks ago I was assisting a ward- the apex of her fame with songs like “Poker robe stylist on a Walmart commercial to Face” and “Bad Romance,” Kinney had an this last week doing a photo booth for a idea for a parody. The result: “Neutra Face: corporate client to designing a business An Ode On A Typeface (A Bearded Poker card, scarves, and then photography,” Kin- Face Parody),” a YouTube video that has amassed more than 430,000 views. ney says. “I credit the bears and the design nerds He started early as an artist, studying photography in high school, and came out for the popularity of ‘Neutra Face,’” Kinney of the closet when he was 19 while working says. “When I look at the stats, we were big in America, Canada and Germany—if that at the Gap. “I never saw myself buying silk flowers,” doesn’t say bears and design nerds, I don’t what does.” Kinney jokes. To see Kinney’s work, visit his website, jaHe’s referring to his preparation for his photo booths, but the statement applies sonkinney.net, or his Flickr page, flickr.com/ well to Kinney, 38. A Portland transplant photos/jasonkinney. —Wayne Bund of three years, he’s made a name for himself

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pears it’s the emotional investment they’ve made to each other, and to Greg Carrigan, Tabor Porter, their creative expressions, that have made the past 15 years work. and art as an attitude “We’ve gone to therapy together, we’ve done it all,” Carrigan says. Walking into the North Portland home of Greg Carrigan and Tabor Porter is like “We’ve taken the extra step to keep our relaentering an art museum and antique store in tionship together. It’s not easy. There are alone. Carved wood sculptures, metal smith ways those times where you have to make jewelry, paintings and found object dioramas the extra effort. It’s really been fun living my adorn every available inch of wall, tables and life with somebody who’s like me.” Carrigan’s and Porter’s work can be seen hutches and more are representative of a lifetime of art. Most of the pieces are their during their joint show, Symbols from a Colown making; some are part of their vast col- lective Unconscious, at the Guardino Gallery lection. But all of it speaks to the couple’s (2939 Alberta St.) in the Feature Area and Window Gallery from June 30 to July 26. An resiliency in the face of hardship. Carrigan, 59, and Porter, 58, have been opening reception is scheduled for Last Thurstogether for 15 years, and met while both day, June 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. For more inforwere involved with Quest Center—an inte- mation, visit guardinogallery.com. —Ryan J. Prado grative health center for people with HIV/ AIDS. Both Carrigan and Porter are longterm survivors and recovering alcoholics “I’m influenced by Tabor. He really whose affinity for creating art emerged as a appreciates an object. He’ll pick up therapeutic element in their lives. “I came really close to death at one time,” an everyday object and say, ‘Look Porter explains. “They gave me about six months to live, and I changed my whole idea at this!’ You’ll look at it, and it of life. The ego’s not quite as big a deal as it becomes a special thing, because used to be.” Carrigan’s wood carvings take on more maybe he sees the Wabi-sabi in it.” whimsical, cartoonish sensibilities, employ-greg carrigan ing found objects and rusted metals, while Porter’s jewelry and wood carvings seek a sort of reconciliation of religious accoutrement and steam-punk aesthetic. Individually, the artists have shown their work at galleries like Cannibals, Guardinos, the Beet Gallery and beyond. Each, naturally, has his own muses, but it’s perhaps their mutual fondness of the other’s work that helps fuel not only their relationship, but their productivity. “I’m influenced by Tabor,” Carrigan says. “He really appreciates an object. He’ll pick up an everyday object and say, ‘Look at this!’ You’ll look at it, and it becomes a special thing, because maybe he sees the Wabi-sabi in it. I love that. I try to put that into my pieces.” Carrigan’s daughter is expecting her first child July 4, and the next chapter of being grandfathers has the two giddy. But it ap-

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name” field to class rosters, introducing a “body positive swim night” at the rec center, and forming PSU Queer Resource Center’s Queeries, a queer panel that will adSmitty Amabilis advocates for dress classes and events to educate through storytelling. trans students Born in Northern Washington, Amabilis has overcome many chalIn zis role at PSU’s Queer Resource Cen- lenges to get where ze is. “My background is ter, Smitty Amabilis, 32, is on the frontlines like Pandora’s box,” ze jokes. “I write reof change every day, advocating for trans- search papers on it.” Zir work with communities of color is friendly policies in every area. Asked what ze likes about zir position, ze especially important. “Despite the fact that I says, “Everything, except the red tape and look white, I am part Choctaw and Canabigotry of Portland State. Oops, I’m proba- dian Indian,” ze says. “I grew up in a multibly not supposed to say things like that, but racial family and, so far, most of my close friends have been people of color. This is I probably have my job because I do.” Amabilis’ irrepressible energy can be seen who I go to bat for.” So far, “going to bat” has meant making in the volume of accomplishments ze and zis PSU a safer, more inclusive place, which is colleagues have brought about on campus. Trans students can now get hormone what Amabilis sees as zis larger goal, “to shots or refills at the Student Health and utilize what privilege I can pull from (the Counseling Center. Likewise, the QRC is world) to further social justice.” —Leela Ginelle working on making hormone letters and initial prescriptions available at the SHACC. With health and counseling housed in one department, Amabilis likens the arrangement to “one-stop shopping.” Another change Amabilis is proud of is having helped the QRC become more diverse. Along with Jayvin Gordon-Green, the center’s Queer Students of Color coordinator, Amabilis helped organize the first Queer Students of Color Conference earlier this year. Ze says the center has several goals on the horizon, such as mapping and increasing gender neutral bathrooms, adding a “chosen

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Seeds of Change Arkansas transplant Ali Williams grows community from ground up Ali Williams may be new to Portland, but she has wasted no time in establishing herself and, in the spirit of this year’s Pride theme, making it happen. The 24-year-old Arkansas native arrived in Portland fewer than six months ago, with nothing but a bit of savings and the determination to work at Q Center. “That’s just kind of how I operate,” Williams says of her leap-of-faith approach. She had visited during the previous year and was taken by the Pacific Northwest’s promise of outdoors adventure and progressive politics and decided to find a nonprofit to land at. “I came to visit and it was great,” says Williams, who grew up in a conservative Southern evangelical Baptist family in the city that is home to Walmart’s headquarters. “I wanted to be in a more progressive place.” Once she arrived in Portland, Williams made a coffee date with Q Center’s thenexecutive director Kendall Clawson. She came to the meeting with a list of things she

would do if hired as a Q Center intern, to which Clawson replied, “Looks great. Do it,” Williams says. Starting the day before 2011, Williams jumped into preparations for the annual Winter Gala, and was soon approaching the board of directors with her proposal for a farmers market. After hearing her market pitch, the board told her to “go for it,” Williams recalls. She began laying the groundwork on February 1 and is currently putting in 20-30 hours each week as the Market Q operations manager and special projects and events intern. “I’m not a farmer, but I really liked the idea, especially the way it brings people together,” Williams says of the now established Market Q. It would be an unpaid gig, but Williams managed to secure a donor to fund her work there. That’s in addition to a second internship with Clawson in her new position as director of special appointments for Governor John Kitzhaber. While Williams aspires to take on bigger projects, perhaps going to graduate school or entering politics, she says she’s happy to be standing among the grass roots, one foot planted in community organizing, the other in politics. “I have no problem starting at the ground floor,” she says. “You have to start somewhere.” —Erin Rook

The Executive Director Todd Tubutis returns to Portland after 20 years

Portland seems to have converted Todd Tubutis. “I have embraced the gay beard,” he jokes. Sitting at a table outside of Barista, he motions toward the plaid shirt he is wearing. Gray speckles his jet black beard. Lying in the seat next to him is his bike helmet. Portland has indeed infiltrated his life. A year and a half ago, Tubutis moved to Port-

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land to take over the reins at Blue Sky, the Oregon Center for Photographic Arts. “I am the executive director, and only fulltime staff member,” says Tubutis of his responsibilities including fundraising, grant writing and administering every aspect of Blue Sky. “I’m steering the ship.” In his first year here, Tubutis has had many shifts. This last fall, he facilitated a panel organized by the Portland Institute of Contemporary Arts around the National Portrait Gallery’s censorship of David Wojnarowicz’s A Fire In My Belly. In the time since his arrival, he’s purchased a house and helped Blue Sky celebrate its 35th anniversary. “I still feel like I’m settling in,” he says. Tubutis moved to Portland from Chicago, where he spent a decade working in numerous capacities at the Field Museum. How-

ever, this is not his first time in Stumptown. “I lived here for one year in ’92 to ’93,” he says. Tubutis had gone to college in Wisconsin and wanted to get out of the Midwest. “There were only a handful of McMenamins,” he remarks of the Portland he knew almost 20 years ago. “The food scene was definitely not [what it is today]. I was actually just coming out then.” One of his first jobs here was working for Lynn’s Talking Books. “It was in Lloyd Center, where the Banana Republic is now,” he says. “We rented and sold books on tape.” These days, when not spending his time running Blue Sky, Tubutis enjoys Portland’s culinary culture. He spent his 40th birthday at Grüner and lists Grain & Gristle, Ken’s Artisan Pizza and Pine State Biscuits among his favorite dining experiences. —Wayne Bund

Safety in Numbers

“When I started, nobody was running the program, Lupita Mendez educates there weren’t any culturally queer community about domestic specific services,” Mendez, 26, says. Even after she was hired violence, and vice versa as the new LGBTQ advocate, “what they had in mind was a support group and basic advocacy stuff. There When Lupita Mendez began working at Bradley Angle nearly two years ago, the do- was nothing in my job description about any mestic violence agency had lost its program- of the prevention or community education ming for LGBTQ survivors—a major loss stuff, but since that’s what I like to do I found because Bradley Angle was, and continues ways to bring it in.” In addition to getting the support group to be, the only organization in Portland ofrunning again, she started a healthy relafering such targeted services.

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tionships course and regularly partners with local organizations to provide education and outreach. Because these initiatives weren’t in the budget, Mendez had to find her own funding sources, including the Pride Foundation, Equity Foundation and benefits organized by the local queer community. The PSU social work graduate says she facilitates at least four trainings a month, both in domestic violence for queer groups and in LGBTQ cultural competency for domestic violence organizations. But the eight-week Healthy Relationships classes have been particularly successful. The courses, which use an LGBTQ-specific curriculum developed by Seattle’s Northwest Network, fill up quickly, she says. “It’s a good way to get people involved, because nobody wants to talk about domestic violence, but everyone wants to talk about relationships,” Mendez explains. While she expected the classes to function as a tool for domestic violence prevention, she says they have actually served as a feeder into support services. In an ideal world, Mendez says she would

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also have support groups for partners of survivors and for more culturally specific groups, as well as a speakers bureau. For now, she’s just happy to be doing what she’s doing. “I just love working with the queer community,” Mendez says. “That’s what I wanted to do, so it’s amazing that it worked out.” For more information, visit bradleyangle.org. —Erin Rook

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hammad Yunus—Baker’s vision is seen through his Blue Voice Enterprises. Essentially, the idea is to provide a localized spotlight on indepenThe new economic visions of dent craftsmen, artisans, laborers, designers, etc. through a social media Michkael Baker center called a CACOON (Creative Arts Center of Online Organized Practicing sustainability. Stimulating the local economy. Eating well. Supporting Networks), collaborations which are then your community. These life guidelines are to be featured on an online television netnot lost on a majority of Portlanders. But work called Showcase Networks. People for Michkael Baker, they’ve become the would then be able to stream and view basis for a life turnaround, and the founda- these shows from the local sites and businesses to connect with other people online, tions of a promising business model. For the past three-and-a-half years, and find resources in the marketplace to Baker, 41, has dedicated his energies to help boost independent, local business cultivating an ambitious, localized collab- around the world. Baker hopes for funding for the larger orative business plan, centering on a new way for people to work together to subvert project within the next three months, but the corporate mechanism while pumping the public is already privy to one aspect of up the local economies of the world. Fueled his vision: The Open Kitchen series. Open by the idea of “social business” and “social Kitchen unites local vendors, wineries, enterprise”—terms coined by Bangladeshi chefs and artisans to create a completely economist and Nobel Prize winner Mu- local meal while bringing together those

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who don’t yet have restaurants, or shops, to network and educate the public on how their food is made, grown and prepared. “I bring everybody together to collaborate and when I watch that interaction, that magic, that’s when I get tears in my eyes,” Baker says. “This is what I wanted to create—that energy.” With the Open Kitchen series leading the way, he hopes to open the eyes of investors and the public at large to a new way of social business. “I don’t make any money doing this,” Baker admits. “Really, I’ve lost money. I’m doing this to help people—myself included—to learn and build things. I’m enjoying where this is going.” For more information on Blue Voice Enterprises, and the Open Kitchen, visit showcasepdx.com, or search for “The Open Kitchen” on Facebook. —Ryan J. Prado

Arts and Culture Club in my blood.” Brooks lived in Portland for 12 years, working for five as the arts and culture editor for Willamette Week before scoring a prestigious National Arts Journalism Program fellowship at Columbia University in 2003. More than returning to her East Coast roots, the fellowship gave Brooks a chance to get closer to her family. “I wasn’t out to my family for the whole time I lived in Portland, but going back east for the fellowship placed me in their sphere more and gave me the confidence to come out to them,” Brooks says. “And it was totally fine with them, even though they’re all super Republicans. It’s one of the reasons I decided to stay on in [New York City] after my fellowship was over. My mother died this past fall, so I’m really

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She started writing in the fourth grade; her favorite authors include Flannery O’Connor, Lorrie Moore and Philip Roth. “My teacher plucked a few of us out of class to produce a school paper and I was hooked,” Brooks shares. “My first piece of arts criticism was a review of the movie Meatballs (thumbs up!), which is still one of my faves.” —Wayne Bund

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If you’ve spent any amount of time near the Red Cap/Boxxes compound, you’ve probably noticed Justin Buckles. As the manager of both clubs, Buckles is a Stark Street staple, and not simply because he runs a tight ship and is easy on the eyes. He’s helped hatch some of the venues’ more successful ventures, like Portland Idol, and coordinates weekly fundraisers for resources including Q Center. He also adds some Hollywood flair to Portland’s nightlife—yes, Buckles arrived here by way of Tinseltown, where he had an intriguing career in reality programming. Buckles made his trek down south after growing up in Coos Bay, Ore. “I was driven to move to L.A. after having some success with a screenplay that I wrote while in high school,” he explains. “It drew interest from Flower Films [Drew Barrymore’s production company] and Harpo Films. I was close to closing a deal with another production company, but it fell through. This, though, inspired me to move.” Shortly after arriving in Los Angeles, E! Entertainment hired Buckles, which led to a gig on American Idol. After Idol, he worked on both So You Think You Can Dance and Gene Simmons’ Family Jewels. Idol, though, prompted Buckles’ most intense creative endeavor—American Idol Exposed, a behind-the-scenes tell-all of the smash series. In February 2011 he published the scathing, personal account of his life during seasons two through five. “I was hired as a

production assistant,” Buckles says. “I quickly moved to production coordinator, eventually production manager. I was daily in the heart of the show. I dealt with [host Ryan] Seacrest and the judges regularly. At the end of the day, I was one of just a few people responsible for putting every single live show together.” Writing the 357-page book hasn’t come without struggle. According to Buckles, his non-disclosure agreements have expired, but the backlash hasn’t. “I’ve gotten tons of flack from former coworkers on the show,” Buckles claims. “I have had threats of lawsuits, other threats of ‘tracking me down and taking care of me.’ I’m simply sharing my personal experiences while working on the show. No one owns those but me.” And to find out exactly what it was like working with Paula, Simon and company—from Buckles’ perspective, at least—one need only make a quick jaunt to Amazon.com. —Daniel Borgen

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When you’ve worked in the distant suburbs as long as I have, in order to survive you learn to master the art of maintaining minimal— but vital—levels of interest. It’s a magical combination of escapism and perseverance. I conjure up miniature mind games that serve as more than survival mechanisms, they function as outright sanity-keepers. For example, I might count and categorize themed Disney sweatshirts, note the frequency with which people marvel at what’s “over there, across the bridge” or catalog misbehaving, screaming children, reminding myself to savor sweet freedom and never have any. Although I tease the northernmost point of Clark County relentlessly, there’s a perk I rarely discuss. Braving these suburbs day in and day out offers an interesting perspective on gay progress, a barometer if you will—like a litmus test, one set well outside the safe confines of our city. This gauge certainly isn’t a concrete measurement, but reading people and, in turn, relating said findings to how far we’ve come proves interesting. It’s like visiting a political time warp—with lessons. Of course I find expected stereotypes. Plenty of overly delighted women are way too impressed by my sassy queer countenance. Being gay, after all, gives me authority on virtually all things superficial. Ever the caged zoo animal,

lady about town BY DANIEL BORGEN We’re clearly products of our environments—and, as a collective, our evolution is uneven. I always muster responses—I’m required to, in a way. “Should I let my husband shave his head?” Of course you should, shaved heads are sexy—but make sure the buzz is really short. Or, “I’m going shopping for my boyfriend, what should I buy him?” I often ramble and, soon after, can’t repeat my replies if my life depended on it. I could explain that wigs and dresses for men are “in” now and the next morning watch an army of husbands saunter in for their coffee dressed in drag. Or I could pitch bunny suits. The possibilities are endless. Interactions can be uncomfortable. Sometimes, patrons recount tales of their gay friends, pointless stories intended to prove some made-up queer camaraderie. “This friend I work with, he’s a gay. Well, he said…” Pauses in conversation and long, vexatious silences become the norm when we broach more meaningful topics: adoption, marriage or

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We’re clearly products of our environments— and, as a collective, our evolution is uneven. Most of my closest gay friends were born and bred in the suburbs. Yes, most made quick escapes, but generations of hesitancy and awkward pauses—not to mention shame—are so deeply ingrained in our psyche that lip service alone can’t undo a lifetime of indoctrination. That takes concerted action: volunteering at BRO, spending a weekend watching queer documentaries featuring Joey Arias. Reading And The Band Played On. Bona fide effort. As much as I praise those who show affection in the city, I reserve my utmost for those brave enough to do so in suburbia. In the same coffee shop where I sweat over hot espresso while Bev yammers on and on about her husband’s haircut and attire, high school sweethearts come in, obviously on a date, order drinks and sit down to cavort and converse. Every now and then, the couple consists of two girls or, although rarer, two boys. They weather unnecessarily long stares, louder sighs and cold shoulders. Nonplussed, the duos seldom miss a beat. And, quite suddenly, my suburban gay barometer spikes in our favor.

hand-holding. Hands Across Hawthorne remains a hot topic at our water cooler. It seems that everyone in Clark County was glued to their late news that night, amazed there are more gays in the world than the one who doles out lattes and undoubtedly errant fashion advice. All the (welcome) talk about hand-holding made me examine my own history with manon-man affection. Now, it’s not like I’ve had a slew of serious boyfriends—my yet-to-bepinned-down neuroses have limited me to a mere handful. As a younger gay, I brazenly grasped countless boys’ hands while venturing to The City Nightclub or Peacock in the Park. During Peacock’s drag show, I sat with boys on blankets, sipping booze from thermoses and showing all the affection I could muster. Time wore on, I got a bit older and I’ve yet to have a partner completely at ease showing affection in public, save for my last. Some cringed, others whispered “not here,” as if clasped palms equaled performing fellatio in the food court at Pioneer Place. Those fledgling courtships were Sometimes I temper rampant cynicism with hope. less about my poor dating track record; they I'll be at Just Out's booth, #9, from 3 to 6 p.m. were essentially their own benchmarks. Sat., June 18. Email daniel@justout.com.

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Some people think we should use legislation, some think lawsuits. Others think protests and picketing and direct action. Still others think we should do nothing other than live our lives. So when it comes to the strategy behind Pride celebrations, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure there is one. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re now commercial enterprises, run by for-profit companies. But there is a history to them. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get to that in a minute.

Sexuality When you have the reaction that you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want your kids near folks in the parade, what is it youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reacting to? I hear you saying that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not necessarily the gayness. So, how would you react if it were a parade of straight people wearing inappropriate costumes and performing vulgar pantomimes in the middle of Fourth Avenue, in broad daylight or not? Would you have the same reaction? I have a sense you would. I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to note. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the gayness thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s troubling to you, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the behavior that you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want your kids around, the overt sexual behavior (maybe its â&#x20AC;&#x153;deviantâ&#x20AC;? nature?) that is uncomfortable. Once weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there, we can talk about that, and not about the fact that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gay. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to some Pride celebrations where I was shocked at the explicit sexuality, the chaps and banana hammocks. Usually itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the S/M or leather communities that have made me most uneasy. The LGBT community is already considered abnormal, so why flaunt our most â&#x20AC;&#x153;fringeâ&#x20AC;? elements? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get to that in a moment, too. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent a fair amount of time in other countries over the last couple of years, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been funny to have my friends there tell me

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how uptight and puritanical I am. Sexuality is something that bubbles right at the surface here. It can be unnerving just walking down the street to have people look at me in an overtly sexual way. I come from a culture where that’s not something you do on Main Street U.S.A. in the afternoon. Maybe in a club at night, but not all the time. So I can understand being uncomfortable with the over-the-top sexuality on display at Pride. Out of context, it’s a little alarming. But there’s a background here.

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community. It was a rallying cry that told us we could stand up for what was important to us, for what was right. And I love that queen for swinging her bag (though I wish she’d kissed the cop instead). So Pride is important. Beyond the commercialism and the binge drinking, it’s a declaration of individuality. It’s a nod to the street kids and the hustlers who said no, a thank you to the queen with the purse. Does everyone in the parade know that? Hell, no. Are they looking for a good time? Yes. A chance to be their most outlandish selves? Maybe. The first time I marched I was scared. Would my family see me on TV? Would this ruin my political career? I made sure I wasn’t in a position to be photographed with a partially naked or body-painted person, just in case. I was also exhilarated. Even now, I get a thrill every time I march, every time I watch, every time I hear the rumble of the dykes on bikes. I tear up every time I see the families of PFLAG marching with their kids, church congregations marching in rainbow colors. Our communities are all diverse. We all have marginalized segments that are told to be quiet. Once a year, the gay community embraces itself—fully and publicly. I often get the question, “Why does the gay community have to march? The straight community doesn’t have a ‘Straight Pride parade.’” No, the straight community doesn’t have an annual parade to declare its sexual independence. The straight community has the mainstream media to do that every day of the year. Here’s a challenge for everyone: Take one day and notice every sexual thing you see. Look at the ads in magazines, the billboards, the television commercials. Look at the books, the movies, the sitcoms you watch. Consider what’s on the news, and how many people you hear talking about the dates they went on the previous night. And consider how many of those things are presented in a heterosexual way, whether overtly or not. It’s enough to make just about anyone want to put on chaps and dance in the street.

For those who aren’t up on their gay history, in the ‘50s and ‘60s the community had it rough. Gay men, afraid of being outed, were being entrapped by police officers in city parks (one of the few places they could go to meet each other), and lesbians and drag queens were being strip searched at bars (one of the few places they could go to meet each other). There was no real, safe way to meet other queers and no real, safe way to express homosexuality. The early “homophile” groups engaged in pickets—quiet ones, in suits and dresses, and white gloves. Finding it important to “fit in,” they adhered to strict rules, removing anything that could be seen as offensive or abnormal. Not everyone in the community agreed with this approach (we never do), but the pickets went on for a while. Something changed the night of June 28, 1969, during a raid at Greenwich Village’s Stonewall Inn. The bar was known as a gay bar, the only one in town, and was frequented by the most marginalized aspects of the community: queens, hustlers, homeless youth. Raids had been happening more frequently. Tension was building. That night, when men were asked for their identification, and women were escorted inside for gender checks, somebody said “no.” Then someone else did the same— for the first time. A police officer pushed a drag queen. She hit him with her purse. The bitch hit him with her bag. A riot erupted, things thrown, police attacked, fires lit. The riot continued the next day, growing from 100 people to 1,000. It continued a week later, in what established Stonewall For more history, humor and a how-to Pride of immediate and lasting significance to the video, visit Kristin at askthegay.com.

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I don’t recognize the number as it appears on my telephone screen. It’s Saturday afternoon, and I’m cleaning up my apartment, the windows wide open, Donovan playing on my iTunes. “Is this Nick?” a man’s voice asks. “Yes,” I say, cradling the phone between my shoulder and ear, turning off the kitchen faucet. “I have great news for you.” The man introduces himself as the director of a prestigious yoga teacher training program in New York state. “I wanted to call personally to tell you that the essay you submitted for our scholarship contest was fantastic, and that you are a finalist for the full scholarship for teacher training.” I stand in the middle of my sunny kitchen, my mouth open, silent and shocked. The dishrag drops from my hands, plops damply by my feet. “First, there is a mountain,” Donovan trills from the speakers, “then there is no mountain. Then, there is.” “Are you still there, Nick?” the director asks, a hint of amusement in his voice. “Yes! I mean, yes, I’m here. I’m just… I’m shocked!” I stammer. “I mean, this is such an honor! I’ve been studying yoga for 11 years! This is amazing!” “We at the school are just as excited as you,” he continues. “It sounds like you’re an excellent candidate and will make a great teacher. How-

remember to breathe BY NICK MATTOS What if I leave for a month and lose everything: my jobs, my house, my boyfriend, my money, my serene little life here in Portland? Am I willing to leap just to hit the ground? ever, I was also calling to make sure that if you were offered the scholarship, that you’d be able to take it.” “What does the scholarship cover?” I ask, leaning against the counter to steady myself. “Tuition and costs for our monthlong residential training program in New York,” he says, his voice giving away the warmth of a smile. “I understand that some people can’t take a month straight out of their lives, certainly. Also, it’s intense—250 hours of instruction in 30 days, 2 hot yoga classes a day, lots of reading and study and self-reflection. That being said, from what you wrote about in your essay, we think you can handle it and would do excellently.” Blame it on an upbringing influenced by the Book of Proverbs or my degree in communications, but I tend to find most aphorisms overly

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Dear Ms. Behavior: I adore my boyfriend and we’re having the most incredible and lovely romance. My concern is that John was raised to believe that it’s better not to talk about uncomfortable situations. This came up yesterday when John told me about a problem he is having with his housemate. He told me that they’ve been emailing each other about it. I said, “YOU LIVE IN THE SAME HOUSE! WHY ARE YOU EMAILING AND NOT TALKING? THAT’S NOT HEALTHY!” It got me to thinking: What if I ignore this sign and then this happens with us in a year or two? So far, there have been no problems, but we’re just ending our first year. I talk about everything in a very direct manner, no matter how uncomfortable. I want to ask John whether or not he can learn to be a more overt communicator. I want to deal with it now, before we have a problem. So I want to say, “I hope we can always make it a rule to talk about stuff as it happens instead of waiting until any real harm is done… And if that isn’t an option, could you say so now?” Do you think John could be trained to talk? — Steve Dear Steve: The relationship world is easily divided into communicators and non-communicators, who usually end up in tortured pairings. The chatty among us are initially drawn to and then endlessly frustrated by those who don’t talk, and the silent types wish the talkers would just shut up.

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The relationship world is easily divided into communicators and non-communicators, who usually end up in tortured pairings. The chatty among us are initially drawn to and then endlessly frustrated by those who don’t talk, and the silent types wish the talkers would just shut up. For people uncomfortable with talking, a mere 15-minute conversation may feel like breathing underwater. But for those who experience talking as an actual need, noncommunicators seem like recalcitrant teenagers intentionally withholding communication. It seems natural for this concern to arise at the scary one-year mark, which is when most couples are forced to move beyond the initial thrill of sex, movies and infatuation. Once you bring up this issue, John’s reaction will reveal a lot about his willingness and ability to talk. As for whether he could be trained to communicate, it depends; unless he views noncommunication as a problem, he probably won’t change. So the burden will be on you to push it, because John is probably comfortable with how things are right now. You can try to motivate John by engaging him in small, non-threatening conversations and

then rewarding him when he chats with you. Many sages of the universe have tried to address the mystery about why communicators are always paired with non-communicators, even though it creates homicidal impulses for both sides. Ms. Behavior offers three theories: 1) We recreate our early wounded relationships with our mothers: Those of us who felt suffocated are drawn to communicators, and those who have felt abandoned are drawn to non-communicators. Though it seems counterintuitive, we unconsciously seek people who might torture us into healing. 2) No other combination works: Two communicators would talk each other into a coma, and a pair of non-communicators would ignore each other to death. 3) God is mean and punishing.

Dear Ms. Behavior: A photographer recently asked my girlfriend, Jane, to pose for a lesbian calendar. This photographer’s work consists primarily of tasteful but sensual black-and-white nudes, sometimes in couples. Jane realized that I wasn’t crazy about the idea and said she won’t do it if I don’t want her to. My dilemma is this: Jane’s body is her own and I don’t want to appear controlling and tell her not to do it. But on the other hand, it also upsets me to imagine her kissing or touching another woman. Any suggestions? — Connie Dear Connie: Perhaps the solution need not be as black and white as it seems. It doesn’t sound like you necessarily object to the nudity in the photographs, but rather to your girlfriend posing in sexual positions with other women. If this is true, you might explain which specific aspects make you uncomfortable, rather than asking her not to do it at all. Try to say something really clear, like, “Go have your naked photos taken with my blessing, pumpkin, but I’d be more comfortable if you could please refrain from kissing, dry humping and muff diving with others, even for the sake of art.” Meryl Cohn is the author of Do What I Say: Ms. Behavior’s Guide to Gay and Lesbian Etiquette. Send questions or correspondence to msbehavior@aol.com.

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Sandy: 503-722-6660. Molalla: 503-723-2944. 82nd Avenue: 503-771-7944. For more information call 503-742-5382.) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla español. We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 503-460-3822.) Esther’s Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699 www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/estherspantry.) Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced patients, nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm second Wednesday, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave. RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/ partnership/fuzeon.html.) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339. bwport@comcast.net.) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.) The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, meets every month for social events, discussions and other outings. (209 SW 4th Ave., 503-278-3868 thelink@cascadeaids.org.) 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Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, counseling, addiction treatment, case management, same-day visits and online chart access. Appointments are available regardless of insurance. (503-494-8562.) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington’s only network of integrated health and housing services for people with HIV/AIDS. Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care), Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan House. To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert. (503-234-0175. www. ourhouseofportland.org.) Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their families and those at risk. Programs include HIV Case Management; Supporting Healthy Options for Prevention (SHOP), behavior change counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners; and HIV 101, providing basic information for people recently diagnosed. Se habla español. (Intake Line: 503-517-3590. SHOP: Laura or Kurt 503-230-1202 or 877-795-7700. HIV 101: 503-230-1202. Positive Living: Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership.) Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decisionmaking body that identifies services needed for people living with HIV/ AIDS and allocates federal funds annually. Need volunteers from all walks of life. (20 NE 10th Ave., Second Floor. 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503988-3030, ext. 25703. www.hivportland.org.) Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project. Topics include employment, parenting, health, women’s self-image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education. (Shyle Ruder 503-223-5907, ext. 203. www.cascadeaids.org.) Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management series for people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal daily activities and provide you with the tools to manage emotional changes. (Julia 503-2301202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership/fuzeon.html.) +talk is a five-week program for people living with HIV designed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating safer sex. New sessions start monthly. (Josh at 503-278-3864. jferrer@cascadeaids.org.) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901 E Burnside St. 503-238-5203. pquest@qwest.net.) The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies. (2311 NW Northrup St. #105. 503-229-8428.) The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer

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»HEALTH Anti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for women-identified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are available for any queer people who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and Gender Minority Services Program: 503-232-7805, ext. 3. melissaa@bradleyangle.org.) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support groups. (Crisis: 541-754-0110 or 800-9270197. Business: 541-758-0219.) Clackamas Women’s Services offers shelter, support and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans friendly. Wheelchair accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted. (Crisis: 503-654-2288. Business: 503-722-2366.) Kids on the Block Awareness Program, a service of Impact NW, is a valuable resource for the children, parents and teachers with topics like Preventing School Violence, Appreciating Cultural Differences, Making Healthy Choices and more. Visit kidsontheblockimpactnw.blogspot. com for more information. Portland Women’s Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence; operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line that provides referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups; provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a program for sex workers. Foreign language translation is available. (503235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www.pwcl.org.) Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminating sexual violence through support, advocacy and education. Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis: 503640-5311. Business: 503-384-0480. www.sarcoregon.org.)

General Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduction. (503-784-5813. r.e.szego@cascadiabhc.org.) Men’s Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spirit health in a safe, structured environment for men to explore their connection to self and to others. Two classes weekly. (www.elementalhealing.org) Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can’t qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as needle exchange services that include those who inject hormones. Provide transitional housing for youth 20 and younger and for those HIV-positive and younger than 23. Need volunteers of all ages. (10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday. 1132 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800. www.outsidein.org.) Pivot is a community space for men into men. We offer a variety of programming that is both social and educational in nature, a drop in space (that’s right, sip our coffee and use our WiFi for free, we don’t mind), and weekly STD/HIV testing. Oh yeah, free condoms and lube, too. Drop by. Get into something different. (Wed - Sat 3-9pm. 209 SW Fourth Ave. 503-445-7699. www.pivotpdx.org) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla español. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (888875-7820. www.ppcw.org.)

Recovery Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment. Counseling is also available for adolescents 13-17 who have both substance abuse and depression, as well as for adolescents 15-22 who use methamphetamine. All of our programs are part of a federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counseling, have a family therapy focus, and are free of charge. (503‑243‑1065. www.ori.org/cfar/portland.) Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7‑8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503‑222‑6468.) Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meet-

ings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway. 503‑281‑8868.) HIV+ AA Meeting at Rosewood Apartments invites those in recovery who are either infected or affected by the disease. (7 pm Monday and Thursday. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd.) Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday. 2400 NE Broadway. 503‑281‑8868.) Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503‑238‑6091.) Poz for the Cause, a 12-step recovery group for anyone infected or affected by HIV or Hepatitis C who has a desire to stop the suffering associated with alcohol and drug abuse, meets at Rosewood House. (7‑8:15 pm Mondays. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd. Tom @ 503-916-9693 and Fred @ 503-805-5895.) Rainbow Recovery Al‑Anon is a 12-step group of queer and questioning people who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person’s drinking. (6:15‑7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave. 503-292-1333, ext. 1. www.al‑anonportlandoregon.org.) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503‑772‑5213.) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual orientation is welcome. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting focuses on Steps 1‑2‑3 and the spiritual solution. (7‑8 pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th Ave., Second Floor. 503‑452‑5961. www.portlandsaa.org.) Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) meets each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Alano Club and welcomes any sex abuse survivors age 18 and older. Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.) Sunday Over the Rainbow, a 12-step Al-Anon group primarily for the sexual minorities community, helps family and friends of those addicted to alcohol or drugs on their own path to health and recovery. Meets in the Channing Room at First Unitarian Church of Portland. (5:15‑6:30 pm Sunday. 1011 SW 12th Ave.) The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon’s alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the queer community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986. Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction. (503‑230‑9654. www.cascadiabhc.org)

Sexual The Multnomah County Health Department STD Prevention Program offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV testing, Hepatitis C and syphilis testing to those at highest risk, and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla español. (9 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday except 11:00-4:30 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700.) Pivot offers free rapid HIV testing and STD screening for gay/bi/trans and all men having sex with men (because we think that’s hot). All testing is walk in and done on a first come, first served basis. Spanish speaking testing staff available. Tuesdays 5-9pm (HIV/STD), Wednesdays 11am-2pm (HIV/STD), Saturdays 5-9pm (HIV only). 209 SW Fourth Ave. 503-445-7699. pivot@pivotpdx.org

»SOCIAL Arts & Music Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. (4‑6:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE. 503‑364‑2370. confluence@aol.com. www.confluencechorus.org.) Creative Connection is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. (7 pm. Carl 503‑284‑2971.) Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a group discussion. (pdxgayfilm@yahoo.com.) Motherlode Music Weekend. Spend Easter in the company of delightful women...play music, have fun, learn a new instrument. N.W. Women’s Music Celebration, April 23-25, 2011. YMCA Camp Collins, near Gresham. Registration available at www.motherlodemusic.com. Classes in guitar, marimba, drumming, singing and much more. You’ll love it! Questions? LMVogt01@msn.com Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503‑226‑2588. www.pdxgmc.org.) Portland Lesbian Choir, a nonaudition community chorus, encourages women who love to sing in harmony—regardless of musical experience, age, race or sexual orientation—to join us for singing, skill building, socializing and fun, led by Director Kirsten Hart and assistant director Anya Lysak. Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church of Christ. (6:45‑8:45 pm Wednesday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. portlandlesbianchoir@hotmail.com. www.plchoir.org.) Portland Gay Symphonic Band always welcomes new members, from accomplished musicians to those who have not played since high school. (www.portlandgaysymphonicband.org.) Rose City Gay Freedom Marching Band performs once a year during Portland Pride. (www.rcgfb.org.) Rose City Swing is a traditional 16-piece big band performing everything from classic dance standards to contemporary swing. Membership by audition. (www.rosecityswing.org.) Satori Men’s Chorus welcomes new members of all ages and races, regardless of sexual orientation or musical background, to join

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General Asian Pacific Islander Pride is for LGBTQ people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in Oregon, providing safe and supportive opportunities to celebrate, educate and bring our communities together. (api.pride@gmail.com, api-pride.blogspot.com) Bad Girls is a social and educational leather and B/D/S/M club for self-identified women with an emphasis on safety and education. Workshops, discussions, events and parties. Women of all orientations can connect and ask questions during the Kinky Women’s Welcoming Munch monthly. (503‑972‑2233. www.pdxbadgirls.net.) Blackout Leather Productions is Oregon’s premier GLBTQ leather production company. We are proud to produce the Mr. & Ms. Oregon State Leather and Oregon State Bootblack contests, as well as LURE, NW Sash Bash, and other events. For more details, check out our website www.BlackoutLeather.org Bookwomen is a lesbian discussion group that meets monthly to share stories, favorite authors, top 10 lists and opinions and reviews of the assigned book. (503‑684‑0305. mikkata@comcast.net.) Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides social opportunities for gay men interested in recreational motorcycle touring and camping. (503‑325-2204, brmcprez@borderriders.com.) Butch Crew PDX is a social group that welcomes everyone who identifies as butch/boi/macha/stud/tomboi/masculine of center/soft butch/bucha or any similar identity. Meet ups are the 2nd Sunday of each month at Q Center. Our core values are: Creating community, celebrating diversity & playing nicely with others. We don’t decide who belongs - you do. More information: ButchCrewPDX@gmail. com or find us on Facebook. CHARGED+ is a free monthly club night for HIV+ men, on third Tuesdays, hosted by Zora Phoenix at CC Slaughters in Portland. (219 NW Davis St., 503-248-9135) Coqsure is a social group for people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male, genderqueer, drag king, etc.). (503‑471‑1515. groups.yahoo.com/group/coqsure.) 50+ lesbian social group meets monthly. (4‑7 pm. 503‑642‑3360 or 971‑216‑1173. sutaytig@aol.com.) FTM Pacific NW OR & WA is a discussion group for female-to-male trans men. (groups.yahoo.com/group/FTM_PacificNW) Funny Ladies, a social group for nice lesbians 35 and older as well as their friends and loved ones, holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each month. (flataps@yahoo.com.) Gay Guys Gardening is a member supported organization focused on growing, harvesting and storing food crops. Contact Tom Winterrowd, 503-263-2696, or gayguysgardening@yahoo.com Gay Men Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the West Cafe to provide an opportunity for conversation and socializing. The death need not have occurred recently. (7:30 pm second Wednesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. 503‑701‑9376.) Get Off My Axe! is a lesbian RPG gaming group in the tradition of Dungeons & Dragons, d20, etc. We play various PG-13 campaigns as suits us, sharing laughs and kicking kobolds as we go. Dust off your geek armor and join us! (LynneMe2@gmail.com) Happy Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedicated to building the visibility, community participation and collective leadership of lesbian women of color through a wide variety of social, networking, consciousness-raising and action-oriented activities, events and projects. (503.764.9351, www.happyoursproductions.com.) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest gay, lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-raising organization in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month. (www.rosecourt. org.) Jewish Gay Men’s Group—please call for meeting time and place. (503‑246‑5939. efraimlevi@aol.com.) Keshet is a social connection group for queer Jews and their spouses, partners, significant others and good friends, meeting monthly for potluck dinners and special events. (Ira Forleiter, iraf@spiritone.com, or visit www.gayjewishportland.com.) Lavender Womyn is a lesbian social group with chapters in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis-Albany, Rogue Valley, and Grants Pass. They organize several events throughout the year including potlucks, BBQ’s, bowling, bunco, game night, and more. (Visit lavenderwomyn. com or email Kim at support@lavenderwomyn.com for more information.) Lesbian horror movie fans meet at various Portland theaters to watch movies together. Contact kawfeelover@yahoo.com for more information. Lesbians with Degrees is a social group that was started for degreed women, but no degree is necessary. Just come and join the fun! Pool parties, Scrabble and more. (Lani 503‑233‑3557. Join listserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.) Les Couve Groove, a lesbian potluck group for SW WA. Meets the second Sunday of every month, 5-8 p.m. in members’ homes (except for May, when we meet the third Sunday to respect Mother’s Day.) For more information, contact us: lescouvegroove@gmail.com. Y’all come! Windandsea is a group embarking on the journey of bringing the Oregon Coast LGBT community together. Let’s get together and figure out how to enhance our coastal lives together, and have fun! (Commonwind@yahoo.com) Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization for gay male naturists/nudists. Social gathering second Saturday of every month. (omenpdx@omenpdx.org. www.omenpdx.org.) PDX_FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and allies. (groups.yahoo.com/group/PDX_FTM.) PDX Gay Board Gamers meets monthly in Northwest Portland to play everything from old-time gems (Life, Monopoly) to new classics (Settlers of Catan, Puerto Rico). Bring your favorite game along! (11:30 am-5 pm first Sunday. brunt1234@gmail.com.) Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community voice group for gay, lesbian, bi and trans people that reaches out to Latinos and Latinas by organizing events and retreats and advocating HIV prevention. Meets every other Monday at Outside In. (6:30 pm. 1030 SW 13th Ave. Hugo 503‑997‑8615 or Audencio 503‑261‑5463.) The Portland Gay Men’s Garden Group meets once a month to

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explore various gardens and nurseries. Come socialize and meet other men who love plants. Contact Jim at 503-309-4342. Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest pansexual, nonprofit B/D/S/M, leather and fetish lifestyle organizations in the Northwest. Regular social and educational opportunities, including KinkFest, Leather Ball and Fall Vendors Fair. (www.pdxleatheralliance.org.) Portland LeatherMen meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings. No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 21 years. (360‑896‑6665. TuckerWalter@gmail.com.) Portland Lesbian Book Club gathers monthly to chat about a chosen book or to attend selected events. (6:30 pm third Tuesday. groups. yahoo.com/group/portlandlesbianbookclub.) The Portland Lesbian Garden Club enjoys all things green, from the latest perennial or vegetable finds to yard design and container planting. We focus not on meetings, but on garden and nursery tours, plant/ seed exchanges, and holiday parties. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome, and for $10 a year you can have access to our entire website: www.lgcpdx.org. Give us a call at 503-909-2002 with your contact information to become a member. PDX Lesbian Network hosts monthly card, games, pool and bowling nights, brewpub visits, hiking, kayaking, backpacking, snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, monthly bookclub, etc. We also have an annual campout for members in Summer and parcipate in the Hood to Coast relay. This is a Network, so if you want to host an event please feel free to do so. Please find us on Facebook and request to become a member. Portland Metro Prime Timers meets monthly on fourth Sundays. Established in 1980 as a social group for older Gay men as well as younger men who enjoy their company. Activities include potluck meals, picnics, dinners out, Bingo, celebrations of special holiday occasions. Check out our website: web.me.com/byron.w/pdxpt. Contact: 360-254-1718 or 503-286-4613. Rainbow Eastenders is a group of active senior gay men who meet at Rainbow Vista in Gresham to socialize, travel and attend outings, including holiday parties, ocean cruises and dining out. Come make some new friends. (11 am third Saturday. 1350 W Powell Blvd. 503‑667‑5575. ian@rainbowvista.com.) Relationship Gardening is a support group for single, gay men who desire monogamy. ($25/week, Call 503-348-0405 for pre-screening, relationshipgardening.com) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest and oldest open pansexual/ alternative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. (rcdc@teleport.com. www.rcdc.org.) Sappho Social Club is a group of women 40 years and older building community through social and cultural activities. (thesapphosocialclub@yahoo.com.) SOMOS LGBTQ Latinos group is a welcoming social and educational gathering for GLBTQ Latinos. (6:30-8:30pm, Educate Ya, 200 NE 20th Ave. Suite-10, somos.info@gmail.com) Soyboys Vegetarian Men’s Group is a fun, social gathering for gay and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Saturday. (veggieguys@aol.com.) Tuesday Twilight Tastings meets for casual tastings of fine wines and inspired food at West Cafe. (6‑8 pm third Tuesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. RSVP to 503‑784‑4807 or 503‑227‑8189.)

Physical Recreation The Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round, including hiking, walking, cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain biking. (PO Box 2201, Portland, OR 97208-2201. www. adventuregroup.org.) Amazon Dragons Paddling Club invites women 16 and older to join Portland’s only out lesbian dragon boat team. Be part of the fun and fitness with this dynamic group. (www.amazondragons.org) Gay Men’s Walking Group invites gay, bi and questioning men to stroll in various neighborhoods around Portland for fun, friendship and exercise. (10 am Saturday. Tom 503-984-4549.) Turf Girlz Golf Group. www.turfgirlz.com Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. kelrav@rdrop.com.) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes for different dance styles start each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule. (503-236-5129. out_dancing@yahoo.com. home.att.net/~outdancing.) OutKayaking, Portland’s gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores the lakes, rivers and bays of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. (www.outkayaking.org.) PDX Pride Bowling League is recruiting for fun games Friday nights September through April. (info@pdxpridebowl.com.) PDX NetRippers is Portland’s queer soccer organization with competitive indoor soccer, outdoor scrimmages, practices for all levels and regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@gmail.com. www. myspace.com/netrippers.) Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association meets Sundays from Labor Day through Memorial Day at Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ins welcome anytime. (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address: PO Box 42034, Portland, OR 97232. 503-693-6261. pdxbowl@yahoo.com. www.pdxbowl.com.) Portland Gay Basketball Association welcomes all skill levels. (groups.yahoo.com/group/PortlandGayBasketballAssociation.) Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests, whether you’re a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. (Gary info@portlandfrontrunners.org. www.portlandfrontrunners.org.) Rose City Softball Association is Oregon’s largest sports organization for the GLBT community. With open and women’s divisions at all levels, RCSA plays slow-pitch softball games on most Sundays throughout the summer at Gordon Faber Recreational Complex in Hillsboro. Join a team or form a new one! (4450 NW 229th Ave. membership@rosecitysoftball.org. www.rosecitysoftball.org.) Rosetown Ramblers, Portland’s gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352, Portland, OR

www.justout.com

Youth Services Portland metro’s LGBTQ youth community is fortunate to have plentiful resources, support groups, social clubs and educational programs offered in the region. Through a passionate network of nonprofit organizations, empowered youth activists and a commitment to providing safe spaces, outreach and leadership skill training, the organizations that follow have put in the hours and dollars to help the youth community realize that they are not alone—and that it does get better. —Ryan J. Prado

SMYRC

The Trevor Project

PSU QRC

Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center 503-872-9664 + smyrc.org SMYRC creates safety and support for LGBTQ youth in Oregon through youth empowerment, community building, education and direct services.

866-4-U-TREVOR (866-4887386) or trevorproject.org

503-725-9742 or qrc.pdx.edu

PFLAG PFLAGPDX.org + ClackamasPFLAG.com facebook.com/pflag. portlandblackchapter PFLAG supports LGBTQ persons, their families and friends through love, understanding, education and advocacy.

TransActive TransActiveonline.org TransActive’s group for transgender and gender nonconforming youth meets every 4th Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at OHSU Richmond Clinic. E-mail info@transactiveonline.org for more information.

Portland State University’s The Trevor Project is a national Queer Resource Center 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.

QPOWER

The Pride Project

basicrights.org

QPOWER is a group of young, motivated leaders committed to The Pride Project is a program fighting to pass the policies and for LGBTQ youth 21 and under elect the candidates that will in Washington County. bring full equality to Oregon. 503-260-5792 + prideproject.org

Outside In

Queer Scouts PDX

503-535-3800 + outsidein.org

“Queer Scouts PDX” on Facebook

Outside In helps homeless youth and other marginalized people move toward improved health and self-sufficiency.

GLSEN Oregon 503-936-5614 + glsen.org/oregon

The Living Room

The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is The Living Room is a program valued and respected regardfor LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 in less of sexual orientation or Clackamas County. gender identity/expression. “The Living Room, Clackamas County” on Facebook

97228-5352. www.rosetownramblers.com.) Ruby Red Flippers, a group of gay and lesbian scuba divers in the Portland area, teaches new recruits and takes dives in Tacoma, Hood Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters. (rubyredflippers@yahoo. com. www.rubyredflippers.org.) She Rocks, a supportive rock climbing group for lesbians 18 and older, organizes year-round climbing and training events chosen according to skill level. Monthly meetings are held at Bagdad Pub. (6:30-7:30 pm second Thursday. 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd. www.sherocks.wetpaint. com.) Team Portland Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland. All levels of play welcome. (8 am-noon. www.teamportland-tennis.org.)

»COMMUNITY Support Clackamas County PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7‑9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-341-3208. www. clackamaspflag.com.) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm third Tuesday. 4115 N Mississippi Ave. 503‑227‑0605.) Central City Concern’s Women’s Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program provides employment and housing services to female Veterans who are homeless or in transition. Resume building, job search skills and general case management can help you in your quest for self-sufficiency! (2 NW 2nd Ave, 503-226-7387) Daddies and Papas, a social and support network for queer men raising children in the Portland area, offers play dates for kids, parenting tips and resources at Q Center. (10am-Noon, third Saturday of each month. 4115 N Mississippi Ave., daddiesandpapas@gmail.com.) The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm the 4th Thursday of the month at the Q Center. For more information call Brett 503-310-4723 or Terry 503-697-7004 or visit www.thedadsgroup.com. Forest Grove PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) welcomes everyone to to its monthly program and support meetings at the Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm, third Tuesday monthly, 2032 College Way. PFLAG.FG@gmail.com. 503-232-7676. www.grovenet.org/WesternWashingtonCounty/pflag) Gay/Bisexual Men’s Therapy Group. This weekly therapy group is meant to create a safe space where gay, bisexual, queer men and the like from the Portland/Vancouver area can intimately discuss issues relevant to their lives. Our goal is to help gay men build intimacy and trust in ways that facilitate interpersonal growth, depth, and connection. If you are interested in becoming involved in the Gay Men’s Therapy Group, or if you would like information about fees and the initial assessment process, please contact Dr. Rich Nobles, Psychologist Resident, at Portland Psychotherapy at 503.281.4852 ext. 6. Please leave a message and Dr. Nobles will return your call shortly. GLBTQI disability group brings together the GLBTQI community with physical disabilities of all types, and friends, for activities such as moviegoing, music, eating out and exploring Portland. (For information, 503-

213-3801 or pdxglbtqidisabled@comcast.net) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. (6:30‑8 pm third Wednesday. Melissa Greeney 503‑223‑9511.) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender. (PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 97208‑4928. 503‑533‑8787. nwga@nwgapdx. com. www.nwgapdx.com.) PFLAG Portland Black Chapter is a place for Black gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people to come together with friends and family and support each other. Meet ups are the 4th Saturday of each month at SMYRC. 503.232.7676 www.pflagpdx.org, facebook.com/ pflag.portlandblackchapter Portland PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday. 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503‑232‑7676. www.pflagpdx.org.) Positive Support Association supports all persons that have been affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic here in the Pacific Northwest. The PSA maintains a comprehensive web site that people can visit to help newly diagnosed persons get help and support. The PSA is also seeking volunteers to assist in HIV/AIDS Awareness Projects, including our Peer Positive Mentorship Program. (www.positive-support.org) Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) meets each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Alano Club and welcomes any sex abuse survivors age 18 and older. Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.) TRANS-FEM strives to engage and unite anyone on the trans-feminine spectrum through community building, social events, and activism. Meetings at Q Center every third Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. (Flora.ivy@ gmail.com or AJFauna@gmail.com) Parent Access to Gender Expression Support (PAGES) group for parents and family members of gender non-conforming and transgender children and youth age 18 and younger. PAGES provides an opportunity for parents and family of trans youth to share their experiences with one another in a secure and supportive setting. PAGES group meetings are free to participating family members and caregivers. Childcare is available if needed. (7-9 pm, second Monday of every month. For information and to register, 503-927-7052, family@transactiveonline.org.) Tranz Guyz is a peer support and discussion group that meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans men/ guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out, “passing,” hormones and relationships/sexuality. (6‑8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St. tranzguys@gmail.com; tranzguyspdx.org) Veterans for Human Rights is a non-profit Veterans Organization that promotes the full recognition and equal protection of active reserve and Veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces. VFHR advocates for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals to serve openly in the U.S. Military. VFHR opposes all forms of discrimination and promotes patriotism. (971-2357432, vfhr.org or Facebook “Veterans for Human Rights”) Gay & Grey is a program of Friendly House working to enhance the

lives of older individuals 60 or better through education, advocacy, housing support, outreach and resource development. Activities include a monthly social on the second Thursday of each month, yoga classes, diversity trainings, and a host of other activities geared towards the attendees interests. For current educational and social opportunities call 503-228-4391 or mchamberlin@friendlyhouseinc.org

Political Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. Call us to get involved! (6:30 pm second and fourth Monday. 819 N Killingsworth St. 503‑240‑4462. rwpdx@igc.org.) Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state’s largest grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (503‑222‑6151. www.basicrights.org.) Democratic Party of Oregon’s GLBT Caucus participates in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates and delegates, and gives sexual minorities access to elected officials and candidates. (503‑224‑8200. www.stonewalloregon.org.) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second Wednesday. 503‑286‑3575.) Oregon Log Cabin Republicans meet every second Tuesday at Hobo’s. Come meet other LGBT Republicans, enjoy food and drink, and discuss relevant issues. (5:30-7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Hobo’s, 120 NW 3rd, contact Chuck King for more information at oregonlogcabinrepublicans@gmail.com or 503-616-4549)

General Home Free, a program of Volunteers of America for women and children surviving domestic violence has openings for compassionate people to assist in our restraining order advocacy program. You will provide emotional support, safety planning and resource referrals. Training is provided covers dynamics of domestic violence, with an emphasis on legal issues. Last year, advocates assisted over 2,400 petitioners! Call Jen at 503.802.0494 to get more information & to take action. Babble-On Toastmasters, Portland’s most diverse Toastmasters club, meets every Sunday afternoon to have fun while developing communications and leadership skills. Laughter and applause guaranteed. Contact 503-330-2706 or visit www.babble-ontm.org for meeting time and location. Bisexual Community Forum is a space to meet people and discuss issues relevant to the bi community at The Deli. Everyone is welcome. (7:30 pm first Monday. 441 N Killingsworth. Laury 503‑285‑4848.) Deaf & Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice. info@dhor.org. www.dhor.org.) Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all queer parents who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We believe, regardless of gender, two adults in committed relationships who agree to co-create children should be given the same rights as heterosexual couples. http://www.myspace.com/doublerainbowfoundation. Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Rachel 503-224-2640. eracoordinator@yahoo.com.) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all people. Equity has distributed more than $2.8 million in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759. www.equityfoundation.org.) Getting Bi PDX is a women’s group that meets for discussion, coffee and planning social events. ( www.gettingbipdx.com .) KBOO-FM’s Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays. This Way Out, the international queer show, airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays. (6 pm. 90.7 FM Portland, 91.9 FM Hood River, 100.7 FM Willamette Valley. www.kboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com .) Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully’s Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway. nwvp@teleport.com. www. peaceveterans.org.) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide. (503-260-5792. www.oregonsafeschools.org.) Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks exploring options beyond monogamy. Discussions include open relationships, extended families and intentional communities. Everyone is welcome. (7 pm third Monday. Laury 503-285-4848.) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-CIO that lets union members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731, Portland, OR 97208. 503-516-2498.) Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which is held every Father’s Day weekend at Waterfront Park. (503-295-9788. info@pridenw.org. www.pridenw.org.) Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection within Portland’s queer community. (4115 N. Mississippi, 503-2347837. info@pdxqcenter.org. www.pdxqcenter.org.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) has closed their doors and turned their program over to Friendly House. SHARE activities and advocacy is now incorporated in Gay & Grey. For assistance or to get involved please call 503-228-4391. The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-1:30 pm. 1111 SW Second Ave. #1526. 503-823-0027.)

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