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Gay Life Pittsburgh #6 July / August 1977

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Summary

This issue of Gay Life Pittsburgh, from July/August 1977, covers local and national news, events, and entertainment, including:

Golden Triangle Picnic: Returning bigger and better on Labor Day at The Lodge in North Park, sponsored by Venture Inn, Norreh Social Club, and House of Tilden.
House of Tilden Events: Celebrating Independence Day early on July 3, hosting a “Gong Show” on July 10, and a “Christmas in July” party on July 24.
Persad Center: Their Bizarre Bazaar fundraiser on June 11 grossed over $3,000, making it the most successful fundraiser for a gay organization in Pittsburgh’s history.
Norreh Social Club: Undergoing a significant renovation, culminating in a “Celebration” event on July 14.
Pennsylvania Council for Sexual Minorities: Filed a positive progress report for 1976 and is working on new goals for 1977, including repealing the sodomy law and promoting non-discrimination in state employment.
Venture Inn: Hosting a “Bicentennial Plus One” party on July 5.
Metropolitan Community Church of Pittsburgh: Benefiting from an impromptu concert, “Our Kind of Town,” on July 9.
Club Baths: Now offering “Dollar Nights” on Mondays and Wednesdays.
2001 Club: Their “Cherchez La Femme Cabaret” opening night on June 11 saw over 1,000 attendees, with more parties planned.
CJ’s Phase II: Had a successful grand opening in June and offers barbequed ribs on Saturdays and free spaghetti on Thursdays.
Mr. Buns ’77: Competition scheduled for July 23 at the Home Circle Club.
Dr. Renee Richards: The transsexual tennis player signed with the Cleveland-Pittsburgh Nets.
Interview with Miss Pittsburgh, Dawn Montgomery: Mike, known as Dawn Montgomery in drag, discusses her career, transformation, and views on gay acceptance.

National Briefs:

Anita Bryant’s “Save Our Children” Campaign: Achieved a landslide victory in Dade County, Florida, repealing a local gay rights amendment, though Bryant later seemed to scale back her national campaign plans. The vote sparked demonstrations and a renewed commitment to gay civil rights efforts.
Dutch Officials Support Gays: High government officials in the Netherlands expressed support for civil rights for gays in the U.S.
Public Housing: Now open to unmarried and homosexual couples who can show a “stable family relationship.”
“We ARE your children!” Campaign: The National Gay Task Force announced a nationwide educational project and fundraising campaign to address public misconceptions about homosexuality following the Dade County vote.
Everard Baths Fire: A four-alarm fire at New York’s oldest gay male baths on May 25 resulted in at least nine deaths.
Books: The Joy of Gay Sex and The Joy of Lesbian Sex are scheduled for release in October.
The Secret Files of J. Edgar Hoover: A film exploring suspicions of Hoover’s homosexuality is due in August.
Stonewall: The article commemorates the Stonewall Riots as a symbol of gay liberation.

Advertisements and Listings:

Advertisements for various local gay clubs and businesses, including Cinema Follies, Robert Harold’s, Paradise Cove, Schume’s Liberty Baths, Arena Bath House, CJ’s Phase II, The Home Circle, The Venture Inn, and the Norreh Social Club.
Information on mail order items, job offerings, and community organizations like Dignity and Havarim.
A “What’s happening…” calendar lists events throughout July and August.

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