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Summary

This issue of Out magazine, published in March 1980, features a variety of articles and local event listings for the Pittsburgh gay community.Key Features:

William Turner (Theatre Express): An in-depth interview with the founder and artistic director of Pittsburgh’s Theatre Express, discussing his unconventional approach to theater and his upcoming opera, Made By Two, a gay love story about Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas.
Freight House Shops (Station Square): A photo essay showcasing the urban restoration project at Station Square, highlighting its restaurants and shops, including The Grand Concourse, Tequila Junction, and The Cheese Cellar.
Armistead Maupin: A “self-interview” with the author of Tales of the City, discussing his Southern background, coming out, and experiences in the Navy and San Francisco.
Pam Vingle (NOW): An interview with Pam Vingle, a member of the Executive Committee of Pennsylvania National Organization for Women, who speaks out on women’s rights, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and the challenges posed by the right wing.
Gay Political Forum: Coverage of a forum held in Shadyside where political activists (Randy Forrester, Marry Nancarrow, Pat Miller, and Rev. Troy Perry) urged the gay community to organize, vote, and build coalitions to achieve political success.
Steve Endean (Gay Rights National Lobby): A profile of Steve Endean, the executive director of the Gay Rights National Lobby (GRNL), detailing his efforts to lobby for gay rights legislation in Washington D.C. and his past successes in Minnesota.
Lloyd Lebow: Featured in the “Gallery” section, this 29-year-old model is shown in a “strip-tease on the rocks” photo shoot.
Pat Bond: The “wacky ex-WAC comedienne” is returning to Pittsburgh on March 16 for a benefit performance of “Conversations with Pat Bond” at Benedum Hall auditorium on the University of Pittsburgh campus.

Additional Content:

Horoscope (“Starscope”): Jim Jackman provides horoscopes for all zodiac signs.
Orlando Travel Guide (“Doing America”): Bob Damron reviews gay-friendly spots in Orlando, Florida, including Parliament House and City Bath Club.
Local Event Listings: Information on various events, including a St. Patrick’s Day party at the South Seas Lounge in Huntington, WV; the Miss Gay West Virginia Pageant in Charleston, WV; Pittsburgh Public Theatre’s production of Buried Child; a Spring Carnival at the Norreh Social Club; an anniversary party at the Venture Inn; and a Tiffany LaMonte show at David’s Lounge in Steubenville.
Community Resources: Listings for BC Club Pittsburgh, Sharon and Sharon (legal services for the gay community), Robert G. McFadden (insurance), Persad Center (Transactional Analysis course for gay men and lesbians), MCC of Pittsburgh, and Dignity/Pittsburgh.
Advertisements: Ads for various businesses, including The Loose Balloon restaurant, Cherchez La Femme Cabaret, Universe Travel (gay tours to LA/SF), Manten Von Mayering (personal care services for men), Lang & Associates (accountants), Bitletari Book Store, Queen Bee, Long Branch, and Schume’s Liberty Baths.