LookOut
by Tim Brookover

HOW RADICAL

Two members of the Radical Faeries community in Nashville, Crazy Bear and Ribbon, have designated June 5 the inaugural Faerie Godfathers Day. Proclaimed “throughout the galaxy” by the Faerie Empress Sassi Fae, this new holiday honors older gay men for the valuable role they play in the community. In Houston, the revived Radical Faerie Circle plans to pay tribute to its senior members. This month, we also recognize our favorite godfathers. These distinguished gentlemen include friend of the OutSmart staff Damien Yalch, who has work in the Art League of Houston HIV Outreach Program exhibition on display through June 30 at Wells Fargo-River Oak. Yalch is pictured above (l) with program instructor Kermit Eisenhut. Photo by Dalton DeHart.

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Gay? Lesbian? Jewish? On June 15, stop by Meteor, bubeleh, for the first gathering of the new Jewish Gay and Lesbian Social Group. Toast “L’Chaim” to Sandy Brauer, who is organizing the tribe, sponsored by the Jewish Community Center Singles Connection. At the first meeting, couples as well as singles are welcome. Mazel tov!

GOOD WORKS

Community Gospel Church will host its first golf scramble on June 19 at World Houston Golf Course. Michelle Dean and Kelly Gilbert are tournament directors.

Over Pride weekend, the glamorous SoFonda St. John and boy patrick will present a 48-hour “totterthon” at KeyStar Event Complex. The fun will begin with a show on Friday and conclude on Sunday with a spaghetti supper dubbed “A Return to Mel’s Diner.” Proceeds will benefit Leatherpup Productions and The Assistance Fund and the Montrose Clinic Women’s Program, designated charities of the Empire of the Royal Sovereign and Imperial Court of the Single Star.

Start combing out those hairpieces. Paige Mahogany and Chloe Douglas of Community Awareness for Transgender Support have alerted me that they are making plans for Wig Out, an upcoming fundraiser for CATS and the Houston GLBT Community Center.

Q-PATROL NEEDS YOU

In late April, a burglary at the community center resulted in the theft of four Nextel communications units that Q-Patrol uses on its weekend surveillance runs through Montrose. The phones are valued at $250 each, reports Chris Arasin, Q-Patrol chairman. After such a major blow, the organization that helps keep our community secure needs support more than ever. To make a donation: 713/528-SAFE or QpatrolHouston@yahoo.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Poet Donna Garrett will participate in a Juneteenth reading, “The Color of Money,” at Black Heritage Gallery on June 19.

For the Houston Outdoor Group, it’s the berries this month. On June 19, some members of the intrepid organization, affectionately known by the porcine acronym HOG, will journey to Moorehead Blueberry Farm in Montgomery County to harvest the fruit. Pickers will include John Allen, Jon Gray, and Frank Kelley.

Our amigos at GLOBO (Gays and Lesbians Organized by Orgullo) are particularly busy ahora. They are presenting Baile Internacional, the dance at the Guest House Suites/Inn on June 25, and every Wednesday they are now hosting Latin Nights/Noches Latinas at Cabo Montrose. DJ Papi spins caliente music at the weekly evening, co-sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Rainbow Pages.

After the parade passes by, Montrose Clinic will observe National HIV Testing Day on June 28 by offering a free test with results in 20 minutes.

The Chase P.R.I.D.E. team sponsors an exhibition featuring artists Cristen Cliburn, Richard Fluhr, McKay Otto, and Elisabeth Smith at the JPMorgan Chase Heritage Hall through June 30.

Longtime readers of this magazine know Lilly Roddy as a dedicated astrologer, a writer, a musician, and a transgender activist. You may not know that she is also a skilled martial-arts instructor. In July, Roddy will begin teaching karate/tai chi classes on Monday evenings at the Houston GLBT Community Center. Sign up now by contacting her at Lillycath@aol.com.

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