Dalton DeHart’s Photos for the Year 2000

January

1 New Year’s Eve party at Landy Bauman & Kent Ferguson’s

Celebrate 2000 with Carlos Reyes & Steve Chrisenberry

5 Houston Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus (HGLPC) meeting to elect officers, Lovett Inn

6 EPAH (Executive & Professional Association of Houston) membership meeting

8 Krewe of Olympus Mardi Gras kickoff, Ensemble Theatre

14 Gene Mikulenka’s gathering

21 EPAH happy hour, Santa Fe bar

February

15 EPAH dinner meeting, members of the Houston Ballet as special guests, Houston City Club

20 EPAH Rodeo Fling, BRB

Body Positive Mardi Gras Masquerade Madness Ball, Rich’s

27 EPAHcureans dinner club meeting hosted by John Melton

29 EX-Mo Equality Rally, downtown

March

9 EPAH membership meeting

11&12 LUEY Weekend (Let Us Entertain You bar crawl): EJs, Ripcord, Mary’s, Pacific Street, show at Rich’s, finale at Mary’s

12 AIDS Walk, AIDS Foundation of Houston

17 "Bringing in the Green," Montrose Counseling Center fundraiser, hosted by Jeff Brown & Jerry Reeves

18 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) gala with special guest Maya Angelou, Westin Galleria

19 Birthday for Jerry Ramsey, Sonoma’s

T-Dance at Rich’s

21 EPAH dinner meeting with special guest Annise Parker

24&25 "Night in Black Leather" with Dr. Tony Mills, fundraiser for Body Positive, Venture-N

25 Gay Men’s Chorus concert, Jewish Community Center

26 Miss Camp America Deb-U-Not Ball, Sonoma’s

Oscars Party, River Oaks Theatre

Oscars Party, hosted by Ernie Manouse & Jerry Jaggers

31 PFLAG/H.A.T.C.H. Spring Fling, Warwick Hotel

April

1 Carmen Miranda contest, hosted by the Houston International Festival, Rich’s

2 Bad Boys T-Dance, Sonoma

15 Mr. Prime Choice, Ripcord

16 Hillbilly theme birthday party for Derk Harmsen & G. Roane at Sonoma, followed by T-dance at Rich’s

Carmen Miranda contest, at Houston International Festival

18 EPAH dinner meeting

22 Joe Havalac birthday party

Jungle Lust VIII, hosted by the BC/BC (Bayou City Boys Club), Polo grounds

23 Bunnies on the Bayou, Wortham Center, followed by performance at Rich’s

28 EPAH rush party

May

6 Daniel Malachowski & Thomas R. Chelena ceremony, Hyatt Regency

10 Jon Erickson’s farewell party, Rich’s

11 Frank Berry interior design show, Houston Community College

12 Opening of photography show from the Positive Art Workshop, students of Patrick Palmer, Houston Lesbian & Gay Community Center

13 Lean On Me Foundation presents money to Bering

17 EPAH dinner meeting

20 Urvashi Vaid reception, co-hosted by the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force and the community center

Richard J. Wiederholt Celebration of Life, Brownstone Restaurant

21 Krewe of Olympus fundraiser, community center

Nassim Joseph and Ron Duffee’s Pool Party, followed by party at Rich’s

24 Harvey Milk birthday celebration with film screening and panel discussion, including guest Cleve Jones, co-hosted by OutSmart and the community center, at the Glassell School

Body Positive fundraiser, hosted by Stewart Zuckerbrod

26 Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Kick-Off, Alley Theatre

Montrose Softball League Lone Star Classic

27 Rainbow Ranglers’ international C&W dance competition, Radisson Astrodome Hotel

28 White Party, Sonoma/Rich’s/Pacific Street

HG&L Film Festival: Aurora Picture Show

31 HG&L Film Festival: Diverse Works, screening and discussion of The Wrong Body

June

3&4 HG&L Film Festival: Rice Media Center screening and discussion of Surviving Friendly Fire, hosted by PFLAG

4 People With AIDS Holiday Charities fundraiser, Lovett Inn

7 Houston Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus Meeting, Lovett Inn

9 Pride kick-off party, Lovett Inn

10 Hollyfield Foundation Awards

11Pride Interfaith Worship Service, special guest Rev. Dr. Janie Spahr, Bering United Memorial Church

12 Employee turnabout show at JR’s

13 Pride participation mandatory meeting, Multi-Purpose Center

15 Gulf Coast Archives and Museum opening

17 Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston concert, Jewish Community Center

17 H.A.T.C.H. Prom, Lovett Inn

18 Colt 45’s 24th Anniversary Stone Soup fundraiser, BRB

19 Pride Grand Marshall’s reception, BRB

Glen Holt & Ray Hill on Gay & Lesbian Voices, KPFT

20 EPAH dinner meeting

Pride Gospel Concert at Community Church

23 "Disco Inferno in Montrose" test run of the giant disco ball over Montrose & Westheimer

24 Pride Parade: Preparation/"Nellie Ribbons" party before parade/ walking the parade route/

Pride Parade/Trophies awarded/post-Pride Parade party at Rich’s, performer Tina Cousins

EPAH Pride Party

29 EXPRESS Children’s Theatre reception, 20 Sunset Blvd.

July

1 Fourth of July Early, hosted by Ernie Manouse & Jerry Jaggers

2 Boy of Montrose Contest, Ripcord

Marqus performs at Rich’s

4 July 4 celebration hosted by Nassim Joseph and Ron Duffee

"The Big Bang" fundraiser for Body Positive, Scott Gertner’s Skybar

6 EPAH membership party

9 An Uncommon Legacy, Warwick

PFLAG/H.A.T.C.H. Scholarships presented, Christ Church Catherdral

11 Houston Gay & Lesbian Caucus meeting, Lovett Inn

12 Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston concert, with Shola Cantuorosa chorus from Germany, JCC

14 Dr. Laura protest, Channel 2

15 Yard sale to benefit Houston transgender community, Suzanne Anderson Properties

Celebration of Life — Gary Van Ooteghem, Alley Theatre, followed by reception at Debra Danburg’s

Krewe of Olympus Bastille Day, community center

Grand opening of Purgatory bar, Galveston

18 EPAH dinner meeting

Dianas present money to Casa de Esperanza & AssistHers

21 PRIDE committee party to thank sponsors

22 Birthday Bash benefit, at the Sycamores in the Heights

"Wigs on Fire" benefit, Rich’s

23 "July Resort Casual Bash" community center fundraiser, Riva’s

Sean Carter birthday fundraiser for Body Positive, at the BRB

24 Panel on Hate Crimes, community center

26 Gary Massee birthday party, BRB

30 The Garden Party, Sonoma’s

The Denim Party, BRB

August

4 Bobby Birch party

5 Montrose Softball League awards banquet, Treebeard’s

6 Christening of Jay Allen & Ken Long’s daughter

Naked Boys Singing, Theater Beinvenue

9 HRC viewing of But I’m a Cheerleader, Angelika Film Center

10 & 11 Mr. Gay USA, dance partyat Sonoma and Pacific Street, contest at Rich’s

13 Black Tie Dinner ticket sales

15 EPAH dinner party, Junior League

16 Pacific Street party after Rent

17 LTR Cloverdale Foundation presents money to Center for AIDS, Houston Buyers’ Club, PFLAG

18 EPAH happy hour at Sonoma

18 & 19 Bering and Friends present The Wedding, followed by cast party

19 & 20 Miss Gay USA Pageant at Rich’s

20 Miss Camp America ticket sales, Guava Lamp

Halloween Magic kickoff, Alley Theatre

26 Barry Bertin birthday party

27 Smokin’ Hair Day at Chances

HRC gathering hosted by David Muck and Cole Martelli

"Poetry, Passion, and Politics," community center

30 Kristine W, Sonoma

September

1 Ernie Manouse birthday party, Sonoma

Pre-party for the Red & Black Party in Canada, Rich’s

2 Holy union Micaela Ortega and Dolores Yante, Resurrection MCC, followed by reception at Mela’s Tejana Country bar

3 Studio 54 party at Rich’s

6 Community night at Scudiero’s Bar

10 & 12 Tracy Gray talk on fundraising, Hollyfield Center & Greater Houston G&L Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Laura protest at Channel 2

14 One Tit, A Dyke, and Gin benefit for AssistHers, Theatre New West

15 Miss Camp America dress rehearsal, Wortham Theater

16 Miss Camp America

17 Follyball Fest hosted by Bill Bridges, followed by party at Rich’s

Sean Carter and Jarel McNeil union ceremony, Wortham Center

18 Kickoff party for Deborah Hope’s All About Entertainment business, Rice Hotel

Madonna CD release party, Pacific Street

19 EPAH dinner meeting

21 Rehearsal of Jeff Stryker’s show, Ashland Street Theater

"Art for H.A.T.C.H.," hosted by Jeff Brown & Jerry Reeves

22 AIDS Action Foundation 2000 Houston Leadership Dinner,Tony’s

Madonna CD Release Giveaway Party, Rich’s

23 Birthday party Carolyn Roberts, Mary’s

Kristine W. at Pacific Street & Rich’s

24 Misfits Lockdown 2 benefit, Rehab club

25 "Teens Speak Out," moderated by Debra Duncan, Barnes & Noble

27 HRC member reception at La Columbe D’Or

28 Drag King contest, The Barn

29 Racism Forum, community center

Slim, comedian at Mausoleum

30 Birthday party for Landy Bauman at Bienvenue

October

1 New building dedication for Resurrection MCC

3 Black Tie "GQ Live" at Saks Fifth Avenue

8 Empower 2000, George R. Brown convention center

9 Alexis and Lynn holy union at Club Rainbow

13 Patrick Palmer art studio opening

13 Unity Party at the community center

13 H.A.T.C.H. Awards Banquet, Grace Lutheran

14 Miss Camp America crowning, Pacific Street

Gray Party, BRB

Kristine W. at Rich’s

15 Drummer Boy Contest, Mary’s

17 EPAH dinner meeting with guest Richard Laub of Little Room Downstairs theater

19 Art opening for Jeffrey Ronquillo, La Strada

20 EPAH Happy Hour, JR’s

Fantasy Ball, Magnolia Ballroom

21 Ray Hill at 60, community center

21&22 Halloween Magic, Hornberger Center

22 Westheimer Street Festival in Exile (on Allen Parkway)

Naked Boys Singing

26 Jeff Stryker dress rehearsal

27 HRC Liberty Club hosted by Annise Parker, with special guest Mayor Lee Brown, City Hall

28 Lean on Me Foundation money given to Bering, BRB

Israeli city councilwoman Michal Eden at community center

Women’s Festival, Garden in the Heights

"Outrage" fundraiser at Rich’s

28&31 Halloween costumes in Pacific Street area and throughout community

November

1 Halloween Magic thank you party

Jeff Stryker cast party, JR’s

5 Stewart Zuckerbrod baby-naming celebration, Post Oak Doubletree

T-Dance with cast of In Gay Comedy, Sonoma

Gulf Coast Archives and Museum fundraiser and presentation of Victoria Lust’s memorabilia, Decades

8 G&L Chamber of Commerce meeting, Sonoma

9 EPAH membership meeting

10 Rubio and Kidd perform at Rich’s

11 Black Tie Dinner, George R. Brown Convention Center

11 & 12 "Combustion" all-night circuit party, at Numbers, followed by lunch at La Strada

12 EPAH Military Ball, Pacific Street

13 Harold Kooden at Community Center

15 12th Anniversary Celebration of Body Positive, Stages

17 "Poetry, Passion, and Politics 2," at Community Center

18 National Gay & Lesbian Task Force reception for Elizabeth Toledo, Sonoma

19 Resurrection MCC service

Houston Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus 25th Anniversary and awards ceremony

Assistance Fund gala, Neiman Marcus

21 EPAH dinner meeting

22 Turkey T-Dance, Rich’s

26 Protest against media bias at Channel 13

28 Remembrance Ceremony for Murdered Transgenders, City Hall

30 Center for AIDS: Installation of art by Mary Hawkins and the presentation of Scott Awards

Names Project marches to Menil and dedicates new panels

December

1 World AIDS Day, Day of Remembrance, AVES, Our Lady of Guadelupe Church

Names Project’s Tree of Remembrance, Stages

Appreciation of Body Positive volunteers, hosted by Pete Sharp

2 Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston Christmas concert, RMCC

3 HRC table captain’s party

A Christmas Songfest, Hornberger Center

Ron and Nassim’s Christmas Party at Rich’s

Lovett Inn open house

5 2000 Black Tie Gala proceeds distribution party

6 Center for AIDS Holiday Schmooze, 20 Sunset, hosted by Richard Maier & Michael X. Flynn

7 Soundwaves Food Drive benefitting Stone Soup Pantry (AFH) with DJs J.D. Arnold & Chris Sill

9 Guava Lamp first anniversary party

John Robinson holiday party

Gary Evans & Jim Humble holiday party

Magnolia 2000 holiday party, Magnolia Ballroom

10 Misfits MCC/LUEY fundraiser, Ripcord

EPAH holiday party

Mary’s Christmas tree lighting

PWA Holiday Charities Fundraiser, BRB

16 Tim Cagle Christmas party

17 Christmas party and toy drive for the Houston Chronicle Goodfellows’s program, hosted by Bruce Bell, Richard Ray, & Darnell McDonald

18 Pacific Street’s annual citywide bartenders Christmas party, with 104 FM’s Maria Todd

OutSmart Christmas party, Lovett Inn

Rich’s employees and special guests Christmas party