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Cincinnati: conservative, but...

evening.

The Golden Lions, 340 Ludlow Avenue, is a medium sized bar which is good for cruising. The atmosphere is subdued and lends itself to meeting people as well as catching up on the latest gossip. The dance floor is small and intimate and music is provided by juke box. The decor is basically Art-Deco in its motif a small piano-bar accenting one corner of the lounge area. Drinks are good but parking can be a problem.

By Tony Antonucci Cincinnati, situated on the can be a fun and interesting Ohio River at the fa southwestern borders of Ohio, is a beautiful and charming city. This city has a rich and varied history which together with its charm and beauty have earned it the title "Queen City." The people of the city are pleasant and helpful but, generally speaking, very conservative. This staunch conservatism is reflected in many ways not the least of which is in the at. Tudes and opinions about the gay life-style. Thus progress in the area of civil rights has been labored and slow. But to the credit of many Cincinnati gays, progress is being made.

Conservative though it may be. a night on the town in Cincinnati

Not far from the Golden Lions and still in the Clifton Area is Adam's Rib, 217 Calhoun Street. This is the hottest women's cruise bar in the city. The ground

floor has a small dance floor with mirrored walls. Seating is also provided near the dance-floor. The upstairs houses a disco bar which features a U-Shaped bar. another mirrored dance floor and a light show. Although it is mixed, more men appear to frequent this upstairs section of "the Rib." Rooms off a main halIway provide pinball and pool facilities Drinks here are also good and parking is not a big problem.

In the downtown area and not far from Fountain Square is the Under Construction Bar. This is a small cruise bar which is patronized mainly by men. There is no dance floor or light show and the decor is somewhat western in fla-

vor. Drinks are good and the atmosphere friendly.

it is cavernous. There are four bars used to serve. customers. The drinks are good and stout and the biggest problem is walting to get another; packed is the word

The dance floor is located at the very back of the place and is. only accessible by means of the

A short distance up the street is the Alley Cat. This bar is set-off from the main thoroughfare and could be difficult to locate if one is unfamiliar with the location and city. However, there seem to be plenty of people around who could give directions if neces-maze-like corridors. The floor is sary. This bar also has two floors. only medium-sized and conThe atmosphere lends itself to stantly crowded. The light show partying and while down stairs is good but not as spectacular as provides a quieter lounge area in might have been expected. The which to cruise or talk, upstairs is sound is excellent end DASH, charged with disco vibs. The the dj does a terrific job keeping dance floor is small but three the place rocking with 'hot' completely mirrored walls give sounds.

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well. Boin doorǝtive good-sized bars and the drinks are excellent. Cover is charged but drink coupons help.

If one is looking for the masses and a super-charged atmosphere in which to party, the Badlands, 419 Plum Street, has both in abundance. This is definitely the hottest bar in town. Its size is that of two or three ordinary bars:

Cincinnati offers a wide variety of night spots. Whether one wants a downtempo evening ora hyper-active evening, the city. has it all.

A word of caution is in order. though. When going or coming to the bars or just out around the city, do not jaywalk. The police will definitely arrest or, at least,ticket jaywalkers. Therefore,. cross only at Intersections and be watchful when on foot

Advice in Newark, Ohio

Rita Jackson, human sexuality incrapist, said gay persons will meet later this month to discuss

eir protection and rights as gay tizens.

Ms Jackson did not say Vecifically when and where the

Peting will be, but interested mrsons can contact her betwen . and 6 p.m., at the Human Sexuality Therapy Institute, 6142-2443.

courtesy of The Advocate. Newark, M 5/23/79.

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