November has a lot more than turkey happening. Be sure to gorge yourself on premier dancer Aspen Reign at Doc's on Tuesday, Nov. 9th through Saturday the 13th, doing three shows nightly. It's a once in a turkey's lifetime chance to meet and see one of the adult industry's premier starlets. And don't miss Doc's famous "Rock-n-Roll Strip Show" this month featuring British Steel... rock-n-roll and strippers just the way Judas Priest intended...

Autumn is in full swing and so is the new club action. Wildcats on Canyon Rd. opened last month and is going strong with a full bar now and dancers from Big Dog. This is one club that bears watching, stop by and see where the wild things are...

AJ's on Barbur Blvd., just a mile south of the Boom Boom Room, and only a few miles from Stars, now has dancers from 4 Star Promotions (who is also back to booking the Acropolis). Anthony, founder and financier of SFX magazine and Jerry, longtime manager at Club 205 (thus the A and the J) have put together a solid club with a full bar and great ambience.

Were all thankful here at Exotic that customers at Star's Cabaret will once again be able to pick up a copy our humble rag inside their clubs. Located in beautiful downtown Beaverton, on the river in Salem, and opening this month in Bend, Stars Cabaret is back in the Exotic folds after a brief hiatus. For out-of-towners, businessmen's lunch, bachelor parties and more, the class and sass of Star's cannot be beat. Porn star Shay Sights will be at the Beaverton Stars Tuesday, Nov. 16th through Friday the 18th for two shows nightly.

The Backswing is back with their world-famous Hot Oil Wrestling Contest on Saturday, Nov. 6th at 8pm. With $500 in prizes and open to all dancers, it promises to be a another wild night at the Backswing. Dancers call (503) 204-2045 for pre-registration.

Exotica is coming on strong with phase one of their club for the 21st century nearly finished. The show is pretty amazing, and the dancers (by Big Dog) are top-notch. Stop by if you haven't seen it yet. Just north of downtown and next to Portland Meadows at MLK and Columbia Blvd.

Club 205 has contracted with Big Dog, Ltd. to handle their entertainment, congrats to both for forging a promising partnership which should make everyone (especially the customers) very happy. The 205 is giving away t-shirts Tuesday nights from 9pm to midnight.

The rumor mill has it that the Viewpoint will finally be metamorphizing into an all-new wonderful gentlemen's club called The Dragonfly... We'll let you know more when we know more.

If you're out clucking about on Tuesday, November 2nd, strut into one of Portland's best secrets--The Hideaway Pub--located at 4229 SE 82nd. The boys from the Widmer Brewing Company will be there passing out samples of their tastiest treats.

For all you girls who have always wanted to be an exotic dancer, now is your chance. George's Dancin' Bare is holding their monthly Amateur Night Thursday November 11th. While you're there say hello to the waitress/bar

For all you earlybirds (or, very late birds) who want breakfast, boobs and booze, stop by the Riverside Corral, now open at 7am. It's the perfect getaway, snuggled at the foot of the east side of the Sellwood Bridge. And they are throwing a Thanksgiving Party on Thursday the 25th featuring live music from the Jimmy Robb band at 9pm. Yet another thing to be thankful for...

Don't forget on Thursdays, Jody's is still shakin' a tail feather with the biggest and juiciest weekly dance contest.

The Silver Dollar Club in Eugene is featuring Reno Lynn for four shows nightly from Tuesday, Nov. 9th through the 12th. We also heard that everyone's favorite club owner, Lucas and his "table dance critic" Brian were headed up here to Portland with a u-haul full of chairs, but who knows...

The Main Event in Salem has pulled out all the stops this month with their new management. The first thing they did was remodel Salem's venerable club o' fun and stick in a VIP $15 table dance room. Feature dancer Reno Lynn will be visiting Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12-13 for four shows nightly. And a two-day Millennium Party will be thrown Friday and Saturday Nov.19-20 (just to get it out of the way early I guess).

Finally, the Sex Worker Masquerade Ball is being held Sunday, Nov. 14th 8pm downtown at Berbati's Pan (SW 2nd & Ankeny). A benefit for Danzine, and featuring Freight Train Casanova, Johnny Legend, DJ Gregarious and our own fabulous Viva Las Vegas, these things always satisfy. Trust us. Go.

The Sex Workers Masquerade Ball to benefit Danzine and WIAR (Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource), will explode upon the Berbati's stage Sunday Nov. 14. Doors open at 8pm for Freight Train Casanova, Viva Las Vega$, Johnny Legend and more. Five bucks and a can of food will get you in. Or, sliding fee $10-$20, for you high rollers. Dress to the nines is encouraged. Hell, mandated. You won't see this many

Several prominent local attorneys, some local escorts and lingerie shops, the ACLU and Exotic magazine are currently investigating Portland's new escort and lingerie model ordinance (see article on page 13).

A meeting will be held sometime in the first week of November. Anyone interested in attending (who hasn't already been contacted) call the Exotic office before Friday, Nov. 5th at (503) 241-4317. Money will be needed to obtain a preliminary injunction.

Fantasy Adult Video's new store in Beaverton is starting to really pick up steam. We know because we can't seem to keep enough magazines stocked there. Of course, we're still the only local adult magazine stocked there and all the other Fantasy Adult Videos... and Acropolis... and...

Cathie's is having their annual Long Dresses Sale (33% off) all month long. So any dancers who need some classy dancewear, check it out before the end of the month.

Rumors is planning some big holiday sales as well. So dancers should stop by over in Sellwood for any "unique" fashion needs. And if Rumors doesn't have it, they can probably get it...

The huge new Fantasyland in Clackamas is gaining more and more customers through their hard work and attention to customers. Kudos to them for giving adult stores a good name.

Sweet Sensations on Canyon Rd. is planning some big Olivia artwork sales for the coming holidays. Look for more on this next issue.

Stopping last week we noticed that Frolics has quite a few hot new live fantasy booth dancers out on Sandy Blvd.

A small meeting of a few of the major fundraisers, OCFE members, OBA members and the ACLU was held at Stars Cabaret's Vendor Fair last month. It was unanimously decided to raise enough money for a professional poll on the upcoming (November 2000) Adult Business Zoning measure. The poll would be done in January after the millennial madness has passed. After the poll results are known and studied, a large general meeting will be called for everyone in the statewide adult industry to raise the money to fight this inherently unfair attack on our constitutional rights.

Babydolls and HoneySuckles will be online with live internet shows by November 15th at www.portlanddollslive.com.

Palace of Pleasure is now re-opened at the newly remodeled old space at 72nd just off Foster Rd. Anastasia's now carries a full line of adult products as well as gorgeous lingerie models.

Magik Visions has a great new location at 8105 SE Duke, just off SE 82nd Ave.

Sugardaddies is under new management and has several stunning new fantasy girls for your erotic pleasures.

Velvet Dreams is newly remodeled and offering $20 special shows for the month of November. Stop by and see Honey and Kylie and the rest of the Velvet babes.

For a succulent experience in the erotic, be sure to check out Fantasy Lingerie, 9008 NE Sandy; they have new girls and are sure to please. Plus you get 10 extra minutes with your fave model for free with their coupon on page 47.