What's Going On
in Gay
Spring, summer or at least a reasonable. facsimile of it has arrived and if there is any doubt, check out Club Toledo, which is celebrating the opening of its sundeck with the annual Sunfestival '78. Three days of hot, and we mean hot, activities are planned, starting Friday, June 9. You can check out the exact times and events which are listed in this issue's calendar of events. The Sunfestival includes dirty movies daily; a disco party Friday evening, a sundown buffet and a moonlight champagne party Saturday night and a sunny beer bust from noon Sunday, followed by a barbeque, starting at 6pm.. And, every 10th person will be given a free pass. Whew!
Over in Columbus, the popular Twylight Lounge, which has a reputation for putting on top female impersonator shows, will be celebrating its first anniversary Tuesday, June 13, with a big party featuring Petie Brown and a live band, The Other Side. Stop in and help celebrate the anniversary. By the way, Charlotte Parr, who used to be a regular performer at the Twylight Lounge will be returning there June 8 and Georgia, Jackson, who put on some stunning performances, will be leaving. Welcome back Charlotte and good luck, Georgia.
Sorry to report the death of Madelaine Townsend of Columbus, who died of a heart attack May 23. She was well-known and beloved by the gay community there. We offer our condolences to her family and friends.
Ohio
Things will be happening at the Outpost II in Youngstown, but you won't be able to see the changes for about a week. The Outpost will be closed Sunday, June 11, through the 17th for remodeling, but when it reopens, be prepared for a very impressive light show at this hot disco.
There's a new bar (the only one, in fact) in Elyria, located west of Cleveland. Pecora's Lounge is a large, comfortable bar which offers disco dancing every night starrting at 9pm. It's a membership club, but out-oftown customers are more than welcome. By the way, there's also an Elyria Gay Coalition, which meets at 3pm every other Sunday (June 4, June 25, etc.) at Pecora's Lounge.
Like picnics? The outdoor patio at J.J's now is open and there's a picnic every Sunday afternoon, in addition to the drag shows at 10:30pm each Sunday.
Oh, keep Thursday, June 29th open for the second anniversary party at J.J.'s. More details on that event in the next issue.
Studio I in Dayton has a special Monday, June 12: two beers for a buck. In case you wrote down their telephone number listed in the last issue, throw it away, because we goofed. The correct number is listed in the directory in this issue. Sorry about that.
Don't forget the Hawaiian luau at Richards in Mansfield Saturday, June 3. There will be prizes for those wearing the best island garb (and to our recollection, island-
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702 Monroe Street in Toledo, Ohio
Upstairs at TRAXX Larry Petrasek (left) and Mart Christensen (right) provide music disco. and lights at Cleveland's hottest Downstairs at TRAXX you'll find (in addition to the new downstairs bar) SLEEZE T's (below) shop where you'll find T-shirts of every variety and lots of other good stuff.
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ers don't wear very much, do they-hmmm!). Also on tap is a Hawaiian buffet and show, free leis (that's the kind you wear around your neck, dummy) and other prizes as If you show up wearing island attire, it only will cost $1.50; others will have to pay two bucks. Richards also has scheduled a Roaring '20s Night June 17 featuring Marilyn, Joy and Natalie & Co. The place will be decorated in a speakeasy theme and there will be special prizes and a buffet. It always seems to be party time at Richards.
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We cater to GAY Clientele and those who enjoy a discriminating atmosphere. Open 8:00pm to 2:30am Disco Nightly$1.00 Minimum 21 and Over
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2467 Cleveland Ave. Columbus 614/268-7724 Open 6 Days from 2:00pm to 2:30am
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