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The October 1979 issue of Gay Life Pittsburgh is the final issue of the publication. The following month, the magazine would be rebranded as Pittsburgh’s Out. “Gay Life” would continue as a dedicated and recurring section of Pittsburgh’s Out.

The October 1979 issue of Gay Life Pittsburgh is the final issue of the publication’s run. The issue includes:

Upcoming Publication: Gay Life will be replaced by Out Magazine starting November 1, 1979. Out Magazine will have a larger page size, double the circulation, and feature new departments and articles, including profiles of gay comedy duo “Culture Shock” and coverage of the March on Washington.
National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights: Scheduled for October 14, 1979, in Washington D.C., with buses leaving from Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh. The event includes a Gay Freedom Train “whistlestop” in Pittsburgh on October 12, pre-march activities, and a rally with various speakers and performers.
Pride ’79 Conference: A statewide Lesbian/Gay Support Network meeting from October 19-21, 1979, at the Pittsburgh Airport Holiday Inn, focusing on personal, sister/brother, and community growth workshops. The Philadelphia comedy trio “Pink Debbie” will perform.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: The all-male drag ballet troupe will perform one night only on October 17, 1979, at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh. A cocktail party and cast party will be held at the Venture Inn.
Halloween Season Events: Various parties are scheduled around Pittsburgh and surrounding areas from October 27-31, 1979, at venues like 2001’s Cherchez La Femme Cabaret (Hollywood theme), Paradise Cove, David’s of Steubenville, the Norreh, the Venture Inn (Costume Ball), and the Loose Balloon (“Halloween Fantasy”).
Other Events and Features:
- Dignity/Pittsburgh’s Fifth Anniversary Liturgy and Banquet on October 28, 1979.
- Allegheny County VD Clinic confidential testing at Club Pittsburgh on October 1.
- Bingo benefiting local gay organizations starting October 1 at the Norreh.
- An Oktoberfest at the Loose Balloon from October 19-25, starting with a “Weenie Roast.”
- An evangelistic revival hosted by the Metropolitan Community Church of Pittsburgh from October 3-6.
- A review of the movie La Cage Aux Folles.
- A spotlight on the Safari Lounge in Greensburg, PA.
- An announcement for Persad’s Third Annual Bizarre Bazaar on November 10.
- Information on legal services provided by Sharon and Sharon to the gay community.
- A “Disco Top Fifty” list compiled by Gary Larkin of “G & B Report.”
- Mentions of various local bars, clubs, baths, and organizations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
- A “Within Earshot” column by Brian Michaels, discussing local gossip, a warning about a scammer, and drug awareness after a friend’s death.
- An advertisement for “Truly A Treat,” Pittsburgh’s Fantasy Gift Shop.
- A “Bazaar” section with classified ads for business services, jobs, real estate, and personal ads.

The issue encourages readers to support advertisers and use coupons for events like the Ballet Trockadero to help the progress of gay media in Pittsburgh.

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