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Gay Life Pittsburgh #19 October 1978

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Summary

This issue of Gay Life from October 1978 features:

Events: A comprehensive schedule of October events, including Halloween parties at various clubs (Norreh, 2001, Richard’s, Home Circle, Paradise Cove, David’s, Venture Inn), the Norreh Club’s Fifth Anniversary Party, a carnival benefiting the Pittsburgh Coalition for Human Rights, and performances by Dawn Montgomery, Tiffani Middlesexx, and Karen Young. Dignity/Pittsburgh is also celebrating its fourth birthday with an anniversary liturgy and dinner dance.
“Word Is Out”: A pro-gay documentary, “Word Is Out, Stories of Some of Our Lives,” is scheduled to air on WQED, Channel 13, on Sunday, October 15, from 10 PM to midnight. The article provides details about the film, which features interviews with 26 gay men and women.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”: A feature article highlights the local phenomenon of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the King’s Court Theatre in Oakland, noting its interactive audience and special plans for Halloween and New Year’s Eve. Pittsburgh’s version was even chosen by CBS for a feature on their new show People.
Community Center: An article titled “A Gay Community Center” discusses the need for such a center in Pittsburgh and encourages community involvement to make it a reality. A meeting for the Community Center Project is scheduled for Thursday, October 5.
Bars & Clubs: Listings for numerous gay bars and clubs across Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, including specific events and features. Some prominent Pittsburgh establishments include El Greco Lounge, Holiday Bar, Home Circle Club, House of Tilden, Loose Balloon, Mother Russia, Norreh Social Club, Shawn’s, Tender Trap, Trapease, Venture Inn, and 2001 Discotheque.
Baths: Listings for gay bathhouses in Pittsburgh: Arena Baths, Club Baths, and Schume’s Liberty Baths.
Other Information:
- Revs. Frank Scott and Clifford Turpin, co-pastors of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Community Church, are leaving to start a new church in Richmond, VA.
- Rev. Troy D. Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church, had an unplanned meeting with anti-gay activist Anita Bryant.
- Legal services are offered by Berlin, Boas, Isaacson, Logan, and Sharon, with experience in gay rights.
- An Amtrak special is available for round-trip coach transport from Pittsburgh to New York City for $44.
- An update on the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, which has recently received grants.
- A superior court judge in San Diego ordered a lesbian “husband” to pay support to her “wife.”
- An advertisement for Gayellow Pages.
- Classified ads for mail order items, models/masseurs/escorts, business services, and real estate.
- A column by Brian Michaels offers local gossip and observations.

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