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by Eric A. Crabtree
AUSTIN, TEXAS

Austin Tavern Guild
Elects New Officers/Members

Recently, the Austin Tavern Guild elected new officers and new members into the organization. Elected and leading the charge as president is Randy Cunniff, owner from the Splash Video Bar. The Vice President is Bill Bailey, owner from Rainbow Cattle Company and the Secretary/Treasurer elected unanimously is Corey Duckett, manager from `Bout Time. Corey is a charter member of the Austin Tavern Guild and has established many years of hard work. Congratulations and thank you Corey for all you have done for Austin.

The Austin Tavern Guild sponsors our yearly Splash Day in early May, the 4th of July Picnic at Waterloo Park and Last Splash in Sept. Members of the Austin Tavern Guild are as follows: Charlie's Austin, 'Bout Time, The Forum, Oilcan Harry's, Rainbow Cattle Company, The United Court of Austin, Midtowne Spa, Rhythm House, The Blue Flame, and its newest members Ambush Magazine and Splash Video Bar. Both the Edge and Dick's will soon reactivate their membership back into the ATG and the 1920's Club will soon hopefully become a member. Lastly, there is still hope for Chain Drive to join the round table knight's elite.

When's The Next Ambush Out And What's With The Web Sites?

Ok, I know I have stated before a million times and I will keep saying it. Ambush comes out in Austin biweekly with distribution every two weeks normally on Thurs. evenings. Once the edition hits the streets, the deadline for the next publication is on the following Tuesday. Since we are not a daily or weekly publication, many events, features or pictures get placed for the next edition or sometimes may not make the paper at all. Due to press time, wrap-up features and pictures of Memorial Day - Meltdown '98 will be featured in the June 11 edition. The Austin Pride Week wrap-up festivities as well as pictures will be featured in the June 25.

Ambush Magazine 2000 is distributed throughout Austin, Houston, Dallas and the Gulf South States and yes, the world. In addition, all columns, editorials and pictures featured throughout the publication may be found on the Internet via www.ambushmag.com. Gay bars around the state are featured under www.gaybars.com. Ambush has recently created special sections for Texas in the fast growing website called www.gaytexas.net. Austin is featured under its own section at www.gayaustin.net. Another great site is www.gaytexas.org where one may find links on the following organizations in Austin: AIDS Services of Austin, Central Texas Transgender Society, Circuit Austin, Cornerstone Gay & Lesbian Center, Heart of Texas Bears, Lesbian Bisexual Gay Student Association/UT, MCC Austin, Out Youth, Row Team Austin, She Says/UT, Texas Gay Rodeo Association , University Alliance/UT, and various other links.

Check them all out and if your organization or business is not listed, please contact AmbushOnline at 800.876.1484 or E-mail at webmaster@gayaustin.net or myself at Ozparade@aol.com. Lastly, welcome new Ambush family members China Doll and Alan See as our neighbors to the east in Houston. Both China and Alan are making great strives in developing our newest market in Texas and we wish them luck. Ambush is also distributed in Dallas at selected locations. Ambush representatives are still needed for Dallas/Ft. Worth and San Antonio. Contact Ambush at the phone or E-mail addresses above.

Lesbian Conference
Kicks Off Pride Week

It is Pride time for Austin with a slew of activities slated from this Sat., May 30 through Sun., June 7, for Pride Week in honor of Gay Pride Month in June. Starting this Fri., May 29 through Sun., May 31, the 11th annual Texas Lesbian Conference will be held in San Antonio (TLC '98). Join over 400 Lesbians from Texas and beyond as they celebrate a weekend of togetherness and growth while striving to Create Balance/Crando un Balance, featuring presentations by Suzanne Pharr, Sharon Bridgforth, Carmen Vasquez and Katherine V. Forrest, as well as entertainment by Karen Ripley. Call 210.828.LISA for details.

Clubs Host
Pride Events In Austin

At the Forum, they will be hosting their Red, White and You Party on Sat, June 6 for the City of Hope Foundation. A dance, party and show are slated with models in swimsuits and special guest Yolanda from Rich's in Houston. Also, look for their grand surprise host in July. Charlie's Austin will feature their Super Sunday Show on June 7 and will have great specials and dancers all weekend long. Over at Rainbow Cattle Company, they will hold their Proud and Loud Gay Pride Show at 9pm after the Pride festivities on Sun., June 7.

'Bout Time hosts an outdoor carnival for Texas Gay Rodeo Association (TGRA) candidate, Jim Tennessen on May 30 with a show later that night at 10:30pm. On Sat, June 6, 'Bout Time wraps up their Miss Universal Thang Finals at 10:30pm. Oilcan Harry's hosts great music, dancers, and specials all weekend long. The Edge hosts their Tropical Island Fantasy Pride Luau all week long from June 1-7 with coronation of Pride Luau King and Queen on Sat., June 6. Dick's features more hot men in showers and after hours on Fri. and Sat. The Chain Drive will feature great specials and up at the Rhythm House it's more live bands for your delight and a Sun. Brunch from 11-3pm with all you can eat for $9.95. The 1920's Club also hosts their Sunday Brunch from 11-2pm with an all you can eat buffet for $9.95. Of course, pride is clothing optional always with fun at Midtowne Spa.

Men's Chorus Features
Pride Concert

Also coming up this Sat., May 30 at 8pm the Capital City Men's Chorus (CCMC) features a concert entitled Together in Pride. The concert will take place at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin located at 4700 Grover St. Tickets are $10 in advance/$15 at the door. Call 512.454.TIXS (8497) for tickets. Come together in Pride as a community to celebrate Austin Pride Week! Featured special guests will be Tapestry, the Austin Women's Chorus, in a show-stopping spectacle of message and mirth. If you attended last year's Pride Concert, you know how much fun this will be. Share the Pride and the spirit as CCMC says farewell to season 9. For more information on the CCMC visit their web site at: www.io.com/~ccmcaus.

Cornerstone Hosts Open House

On Sun., May 31, an Open House will be held from 1:30- 3:30pm at the Cornerstone Gay & Lesbian Center located at 1117 Red River @ 12th St. The Board of Directors will host a wine and cheese reception along with a tour of the newly updated facility. In addition to the Cornerstone's Board, several organizations associated with the Center will be on hand to discuss what is being offered for the community. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to take a look at the new Cornerstone. For more information on Cornerstone, visit their great web site at: www.cornerstonecenter.org/.

Club Skirt Dances

On May 31 Also on Sun., May 31 from 4-9pm, Club Skirt happens again! This event is a dance and party given for women, by women. The event is to be held at Fiesta Gardens. Suggested donations are $15 at the door. Refreshments and music will be provided. Fiesta Gardens is located at 2101 Bergman, east of I-35 on the north shore of Town Lake. Ample parking is available on area streets and small parking lots. For more information, contact Club Skirt at Cornerstone, 512.708.1515 (press2) or visit their web site.

Austin Men's Party
Hosted At Zilker

The Austin Men's Party (AMP) was such a success last month that their next party will be hosted this Sun., May 31 at the Zilker Clubhouse. AMP is a new social activity and an alternative to the nightclubs. AMP has sprung up from the success of Club Skirt for women and is a place to meet men or bring your partner and socialize. The Men's Party is provided as a fundraiser for Cornerstone. The spring kick-off party will take place from 7-10pm. Admission to this event is $13 in advance or $15 at the door. The party will feature food, beverages, and music by a versatile DJ. Great door prizes will also be given away. Tickets may be purchased and reservations are accepted. For more information, contact Cornerstone at 512.708.1515 or visit their web site.

Project Transitions
Features Benefit Dance

On Fri., June 5, from 8:00 pm-12:30am, Project Transitions will host their 3rd Annual Texas Swing at Saengerrunde Hall located at 1607 San Jacinto St. Swing is billed as evening of celebration and support for individuals and families living with AIDS. Featured activities include a BBQ, auction, dance lessons by Quicksilver Dancers (7-8pm), cash bar, beer, wine & setups. Alvin Crow will provide the event's music. Tickets are $25 ($20 in advance). Call 512.454.8646 for more information. Music Marathon,
Prom & Dance Featured

On Sat., June 6 from noon-midnight the First Unitarian Church will hold their 10th Annual Mostly Music Marathon. Twelve hours of Austin's finest musicians and artists will be featured benefiting AIDS Services of Austin. Cost is still to be decided. Call 512.406.6115 for details. Also on Sat., from 7:00pm-midnight, the Out Youth will host their Prom at Saengerrunde Hall. Call 512.708.1234 for information. Lastly, the Women's Dance will also be hosted at Fiesta Gardens sponsored by Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas. Call 512.474.5475. Volunteers and booths are still needed for the festival and people are asked to contact LGRL.

Until the next time, feel and be the pride of Austin. Love and respect each other as our brothers and sisters. I am very proud to call Austin a great place to call HOME! Lastly, if you have read this entire column and are the first one to see me on the streets to tell me so, and I will give you $10. See you with Pride, Eric

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