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by Eric A. Crabtree
AUSTIN, TEXAS

Local Crime Wave
Plagues Austin Businesses

Over at the Oilcan Harry's / Project Transitions RED-HOT VII, somebody had the nerve to steal from a charity silent action. The stolen item was a team autographed World Series Atlanta Braves 1996 baseball, valued at $400. The baseball was displayed under a glass display box with the ball held in a brass baseball glove. The box and glove still remained but the ball had walked. "We could have made possibly another $500 more with that baseball and it is a shame that someone in our community had to steal it away from a charitable organization," proclaimed J.D. Smith, bartender and contributor of the baseball. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the baseball, you are urged to contact Oilcan Harry's at 512.320.8823. Despite the theft, Oilcans did raise over $8,300 during their benefit for Project Transitions.

B-52's Sink/Pretenders Soar
At Outdoor Austin Rock Concert
(The following is a feature on the B 52's and Pretenders Concert recently held in Austin, Texas. The feature is composed by Chris 'Dig M' Mason of Dig M Entertainment and is a DJ at Oilcan Harry's Nightclub located in Austin.)

Recently, The Pretenders and the B 52's played Austin's South Park Meadows, the same venue where Lilith Fair was also recently held. Thanks to Crash Kelly at Radio Station KHFI in Austin, both Eric Crabtree and myself were able to attend this stop on their tour. Even though the B 52's set was a disappointment, a good time was had by all. The weather was perfect, the beer cold and this mixed crowd of a few thousand was ready to party. The Pretenders' set was awesome. This band still has it! From "Middle of the Road" to "Brass in Pocket" to the tear jerking, "I'll Stand by You," Chrissie Hynde kept the audience in the palm of her hands for nearly two hours. It was a five-star performance. Their greatest hit CD is called, "Pretenders - The Singles" and is available at record stores everywhere.

Opening with the legendary, "Planet Clare," the B 52's continued this low energy trend throughout their set. By the fifth song, half the venue appeared to have left. They merely shuffled through "Roam" and all the other smash hits of their twenty-year career. It was almost like they didn't want to be there. Kate's vocals blew everybody else's away and Fred actually seemed bored. This all came as quite a surprise because these folks from Athens, GA are known for putting on a good show. As my 4th time to see them, I know they can do better. On a positive note, they looked fabulous and saved the show with the encore of "Rock Lobster." Their greatest hits CD, "Time Capsule," is available in record stores everywhere.

AGLIFF Hosts 11th Annual
Gay/Lesbian Film Festival

The Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival (AGLIFF) is set to host their 11th annual Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival. The festival begins Fri., Aug. 28 and ends Thurs., Sept. Most of the shows are featured at the Dobie Mall Theatre in Austin. Volunteers for AGLIFF are still needed. Persons wanting to assist are urged to contact Kyre Osborn, Volunteer Coordinator, at kmosborn @hotmail.com to request an application or one may download a form from the Web site below. Memberships are being sought from patrons and available before Aug. 14 to avoid sold out shows.

Memberships are divided into three categories, $25 for Fan, $150 for Director and $300 for Producer. Due to press time, the 1998 festival schedule had not been released. Individual show tickets for each viewing are available on a first come first served basis and may be obtained by contacting Dobie Theatre at 512. 472.3456. More information on AGLIFF may be obtained by writing to the Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival, P.O. Box L, Austin, TX 78713, or by phone at 512.476.2454; Fax 512.477.7982; or, E-mail to AusGLFilm@aol.com or by visiting their web site at www.agliff.org.

Quick Tea Tales Of Queers

This Sat., Aug. 8 go vote for the new United Court of Austin Court. Voting takes place 9-5pm at the Cornerstone Gay and Lesbian Community Center located at 1117 Red River St. Voting is open to all residents of Travis or the surrounding counties and voters must have a picture ID. You go Oilcan Harry's! Congrats on your recent fundraising of over $8,300 through the RED-HOT VII Party benefiting Project Transitions. Coming up at Oilcans, Thurs., Aug 13, it's the show cast from Cats in a benefit entitled Cats who Care starting at 11:30pm. Admission is $10 with proceeds towards (ASA) Aids Services of Austin. Rumor has it Oilcan's doorman Eddie was caught displaying his full moon again this time at The Edge where he won the $125 Amateur Strip Contest.

Good luck to bartender Josh on your upcoming move to Houston to study law. We'll miss you. Over at Splash Video Bar, the recent Internet Party was such a great success that they will host another soon. Look for their official grand opening the weekend of Aug. 14-16. Splash Doorman Eric was rumored that in his former life, he used to be a dancer, but now just claims to splash around Austin. Miss Bucket of Wrong, Cassey, had a shocking experience recently from the Ambush Camera that made her piercings glow. Congrats goes out to bartender Jonathan who placed third in Dallas recently for the 1998-1999 - Mr. Gay All American Pageant. Have ya heard? Bernie has just arrived back from Europe. Welcome home. Also, happy belated B-Day to the Edge's Rubonna.

Over at Dick's, welcome bartender Terry. Customer Benjamin got jiggy with it recently sporting a beard and flashing those pearly whites when he attracted some farm boy hunk in overalls. Poor Aaron P. Rumor has it he cannot remember a night of Long Island ice teas and ending up down in San Marcos. He awoke the next day in his truck in a cornfield wearing nothing but his pretty shoes. Rumor has it also that he was arrested a week later by local HPD officials for possessing a bottle of poppers which they thought was LSD. Hope you raised hell with them, Aaron. Speaking of trouble, it seems that Dick's owner Warren D. is mad at all the TABC visits and complaints that his club has been receiving. It is rumored he now has to get permits and, we hear, he has these permits and will make the Dick's shower bigger and better and even install one over at the Edge. You go Warren! Rumors from Craig Edwards and Noah Leder's B-Day Party are still pouring in. It seems this party went on to 10am the next day. It was apparently so much fun that house mate Misha was rumored that the night seemed very black to him. Aug. 6 - 9, Charlie's Austin hosts their silly celebration of the cow with Lavaca-Fest. Also, look for their's and 'Bout Time's Tropical Nights Party coming up on the weekend of the 21-23. Charlie's doorman Richard is rumored to be playing big daddy these days around town. We hear he spent some $500 in one night on shots and drinks in almost every Guytown bar. Hope that was not the rent $, Richard. You go Miss Karen over at Rhythm House. It seems she is trying these days to convert waitress Katie over to the wild side and earn another toaster oven.

Rumors continue with drag diva Ramona and friend Koochie Tuscadero recently playing man-fun with Zucchini while painting toenails at the same time. Warren and Steve, do we need to hose you two down again over at Dick's? It seems Kevin, a.k.a. Little Debbie, and his recent escapades at the Forum one night left him wanting to lick all the hot sweaty boys like a wild cat. Meow! At the Edge, welcome back hunk bartender, Shawn. Linda Lou, Sexy Sammy and Kristie Love continue to amaze the masses. Recently, Sammy ventured over to Dick's and entered the Pro-Amateur Dance Contest and won second place. His performance was a sight to see continuing with his routine of pool balls and sticks on the pool table. Meanwhile, The Edge's Linda was heard explaining how she got those hickeys on her breast from a certain local Dick's dancer who had taken her home one night, multiple times. All right for you, Linda. Kristie with a K seems to be recovering still from her experience at the bottom stairs of a friend's pool where she fell into a hole. Chain Drive's Hell Party last week was very wicked and wild indeed. So wild, we can't even print what happened. Boy, it seems that Austinites Michael and Darren are way too messy these days. An out-of-towner called Ambush and mentioned he had Michael's wallet after they both had left. The caller found my Ambush card inside the wallet. Until the next time, its still good, still hot, so continue to take care, keep kewl and play safe and please yall, try to stay out of trouble. Eric

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