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Gay Life Pittsburgh #7 September 1977

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Summary

Golden Triangle Weekend: A series of events from September 3-5, including a disco jam session at the Venture Inn, a brunch buffet at the Norreh Social Club, a “Cavalcade of Stars” at the House of Tilden, and a picnic at North Park Lodge.

Political Activism: The formation of Rapid Action for Gay Equality (RAGE) in response to the defeat in Dade County, Florida. RAGE is actively involved in polling political candidates, voter registration, legislative petitions, and media coverage of gay rights issues.
Gay Congressman: An article about the late Congressman James Fulton, known as “the gay caballero,” who represented Pittsburgh’s South Hills and died in 1971.
Bathhouses: An in-depth feature detailing a first-time experience at gay male bathhouses, including descriptions of the Arena Baths, Club Pittsburgh, and Schume’s Liberty Baths, along with a “how-to guide” for patrons.
Entertainment and Nightlife: Information on various clubs and events, such as the Cinema Follies (featuring male erotic films and burlesque), Cherchez La Femme Cabaret at 2001 (hosting disco concerts), and local bars like the Holiday Bar, CJ’s Phase II, and the Home Circle Club.
Community News: Updates on Dignity/Pittsburgh’s third anniversary, the closing of the Allegheny Social Club, and a “Ripoff Corner” column to expose businesses with unpaid accounts to Gay Life‘s publisher.
National News: Reports on the FCC being petitioned to include gay community leaders in broadcast surveys and the “Fairy Swatter” incident in New York where gay activists protested a discriminatory sign.
Advertisements and Services: Various ads for businesses, mail-order products, and services catering to the gay community, including lawyers experienced in gay rights and a “Gayline” telephone service at Penn State.