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BY KATE SOSIN force youth of color out of the neighborhood, setting of the week. off a debate that nearly exploded at the Lakeview CAPS “Respect for the friendliness in the neighborhood is While Lakeview residents and concerned youth have meeting on July 6. lacking and really what all involved want. Any ordinary been vocal on the perceived increase in crime in Boys- We asked LGBT leaders and their organizations to citizen is easily intimidated by the growing population freedom town, LGBT community leaders, organizations and bar comment on recent violent incidents in Lakeview, the of wandering and aimless underage folks who are drawn from fear owners have been slower to speak on recent contro- July 6 CAPS meeting, and the birth of the “Take Back to North Halsted Street‘s welcoming and diverse na- versies. Boystown” Facebook page: ture. Most of these individuals do not feel welcome to honorees Problems started at this year’s Pride Parade, where —Jim Ludwig, owner of Roscoe’s Tavern: “The en- “be themselves” in their own neighborhoods. Friendly, page 7 a lack of crowd control resulted in brawls all over thusiastic participation and staggering number of citi- respectful social behavior is what is attractive to our Lakeview. In the wake of parade, Lakeview residents zens at the CAPS meeting was clearly indicative of the neighborhood, but anti-social, confrontational, and in- created a Facebook page to discuss crime called “Take community’s concern for safety on our streets and the timidating behavior has no place in our shared commu- Back Boystown.” Residents reported violent incidents frustrations we all encounter. This emphasized our need nity. Very, very few of these people cause any trouble, on that page, including a July 3 stabbing that was for a dedicated entertainment district police tactical but their presence on the street is clear indication of caught on video. presence similar to that assigned in the ‘Rush Street their thirst for involvement and acceptance. However, the “Take Back Boystown” page has also Area’ is clearly needed to handle the huge numbers of been plagued by a perception that its members want to visitors to our area seeking entertainment every night Turn to page 10

Surrogacy company includes many same-sex couples Jeanne White- Come Part of a series Grinder on By Charlsie Dewey her son, Ryan The 2008 comedy Baby Mama, starring Tina Fey white and Amy Poehler, may have seemed like a cau- page 16 to her tionary tale for couples desiring to start a family with the help of a surrogate, but for thousands of women and men who have turned to in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology through aParent window IVF and Fertility Centers of Illinois, the process has been a wonderfully fulfilling experience. Lesbian icon Melissa For more than 20 years, Dr. Brian R. Kaplan, Etheridge weighs in on M.D. at FCI, and Colleen Coughlin, aParent IVF everything from her owner and laboratory director, have worked to- fans to Dolly Parton. gether to assist couples and single individuals Photo by Lester Cohen in starting the family they have always dreamed of having. The pair have a unique partnership. page 34 Coughlin’s lab serves all of Kaplan’s patients as well as patients from other physicians within the practice group. Coughlin also has direct contact with the patients throughout the process. RIDE FOR AIDS The second largest practice in the country; FCI takes place has 11 physicians and multiple offices through- PAGE 42 out the city and suburbs of Chicago. Kaplan said that the practice treats approximately 3,000 IVF cases per year. He said the average center in the U.S. treats 250 cases annually. Kaplan and Coughlin have built their reputa- tions as being inclusive and hands on in helping their clients become parents. They have worked with single men, single women, heterosexual couples and LGBT couples both nationally and internationally, believing that it is everyone’s right to have a baby. “Most of our patients are heterosexual couples, but we do see a significant number of gay couples, both male and female, compared to most other centers,” said Kaplan. “The number of patients I’ve treated of this population, probably the numbers of babies born is in the thou- POP MAKING sands.” SENSE WITH LGBT couples have unique needs when it BEYONCE comes to starting a family and Coughlin said page 29 Turn to page 13 2 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES Have a sizzling summer! Work out at World Gym!

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—Clinic of Michele and their children Bachmann’s (left) spouse in ex-gay snit by Dana Rudolph United Church of Christ in Chicago from 1988 Keen News Service until 2008, when inflammatory political com- —Kentucky city doesn’t ments by the minister, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, change anti-gay policy The United Church of Christ (UCC), the denomi- Jr., caused him to choose to leave the congre- nation to which President Obama belonged for gation. —Univ. of South Fla. two decades, resoundingly approved two resolu- In related news, a measure took effect in the offers transgender tions on July 5 in support of civil rights for LGBT Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on July 10, allow- housing options people—including the first-ever resolution by a ing non-celibate, openly gay men and lesbians major Christian denomination affirming the right to be ordained as clergy, one of the few denom- of LGBT parents to adopt and raise children. inations—including the UCC and the Episcopal Some say the UCC’s actions could have a sig- Church—to do so. nificant impact in widening support for LGBT ©2011 by Keen News Service. All rights re- equality in other denominations and among leg- served. islators. The parenting measure passed in a rare unani- In its order lifting its stay, a panel of 9th mous vote by representative delegates to the ‘Don’t Ask, Circuit judges said: “[A]ppellants ... do not UCC’s biannual General Synod, said Rev. Mi- contend that [DADT] is constitutional. In ad- chael Schuenemeyer, UCC executive for health dition, in the context of the Defense of Mar- and wholeness advocacy, making it “about as Don’t Tell ‘ riage Act ... the United States has recently strong a statement as you can get from a church taken the position that classifications based body.” dies again: on sexual orientation should be subjected The resolution says care of children is “a moral to heightened scrutiny. ... (‘gay and lesbian responsibility for families, the church and the Court lifts stay by REX WOCKNER individuals have suffered a long and signifi- community.” It calls on the church “to defend cant history of purposeful discrimination’) ... the rights of all children to have loving parents The Rev. Geoffrey Black, the UCC’s general The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on July (‘there is, regrettably, a significant history without regard to sexual orientation or gender minister and president. Photo from the UCC’s 6 lifted its stay of a federal District Court rul- of purposeful discrimination against gay and expression, and to recognize a family to be any press room on its website ing that found the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell mili- lesbian people, by governmental as well as loving, nurturing, ethical relationship between a tary gay ban unconstitutional. private entities’). Appellants ... state that child and one or more parents.” stream Christian denomination has approved a As a result, DADT no longer can be enforced the process of repealing [DADT] is well un- In addition, it calls on all states “to evalu- resolution similar to that of the UCC on adoption anywhere in the world, it’s OK to be openly derway, and the preponderance of the armed ate prospective adoptive parents solely on the and parenting by LGBT people. In 1993, how- gay in the military, and openly LGB people forces are expected to have been trained by basis of their individual character and ability ever, the Union for Reform Judaism (then called can sign up to join the military. mid-summer. The circumstances and balance to parent, not on their sexual orientation or the Union of American Hebrew Congregations) The Pentagon said July 8 that it had halted of hardships have changed, and appellants ... gender identity, and to grant second-parent or approved a more limited resolution stating that all DADT separation proceedings and is ac- can no longer satisfy the demanding standard joint adoptions when it is in the child’s best “individual lesbian or gay parents have been ad- cepting applications from openly gay pro- for issuance of a stay.” interests.” judged unfit to raise their own children because spective recruits. “We won,” said R. Clarke Cooper, executive More than 460,000 children in the United they are lesbian or gay” and calling on all levels The U.S. government could appeal the lift- director of Log Cabin Republicans, the plain- States live in group or foster homes, nearly one of government to enact legislation to stop such ing of the stay, but there has been no in- tiff in the case. “DADT cannot be enforced or quarter of them wait five years or more before judicial bias. dication it plans to do so. Congress’ repeal applied! Hooah!” being adopted, and nearly 20,000 turn 18 each Sharon Groves, director of the Religion and of DADT will be implemented in three-or-so The legal director of Lambda Legal, Jon Da- year without ever having had an adoptive home, Faith Program of the Human Rights Campaign, months under a cumbersome process laid out vidson, called the 9th Circuit’s order “a quite the resolution notes. said it is “absolutely huge” for legislators who in the repeal legislation that President Barack stunning development.” The resolution also observes that many states are LGBT allies to have religious backing like Obama signed last December. “It shows just how important it is that the do not permit same-sex couples to adopt, ei- the UCC’s resolutions. Legislators are “regularly Department of Justice now recognizes that ther as a couple or as individuals, even though bombarded by the religious right,” who have sexual-orientation discrimination should be 65,500 adopted children are already living in “used religion consistently as a way to oppose presumed to be unconstitutional and that LGBT households nationwide, and several major us. It’s really critical for our legislators to both courts should examine such discrimination medical associations support the right of LGBT feel the support and understand that no one carefully, as the Department of Justice force- couples to adopt. owns religion.” fully argued in its brief filed last Friday in our The resolution requests the church’s Justice For anti-LGBT legislators, she added, religious Golinski case [see page 5], which today’s 9th and Witness Ministries “communicate this reso- support of LGBT equality is “a wake-up call that Circuit order expressly referenced,” Davidson lution to local, state and national legislators.” they can’t just assume that the religious com- said. Local UCC congregations are largely autono- munity is a monolith against LGBT issues.” He added that gay members of the military mous and are not required to follow resolutions “The UCC has been the leader in the Chris- considering coming out might hold off until of the General Synod. However, Schuenemeyer tian faith world around LGBT issues,” Groves it’s crystal clear that the government isn’t go- said, “That doesn’t mean it’s not paid attention said. “They have had enormous impact politi- ing to appeal the 9th Circuit’s order. to” and “doesn’t mean there isn’t a strong con- cally in terms of changing what’s happened in National Center for Lesbian Rights Execu- sensus in the life of the church that supports other denominations.” For example, she said the tive Director Kate Kendell commented: “(This) the right of LGBT people to adopt,” as evidenced phrase “open and affirming,” meaning a church is the latest in a stunning series of victories by the unanimous approval of the measure. He that welcomes LGBT people, was a concept de- in the struggle to end government discrimi- said he expects church leaders will speak out veloped by the UCC that has been taken up by nation against LGBT people. On the heels of as needed at the state and federal levels about other denominations. last month’s vote to end marriage discrimina- LGBT parenting rights as they have done for mar- The UCC was the first mainline Protestant de- tion in the state of New York and the Depart- riage equality in Maine, Maryland, Vermont and nomination to ordain an openly gay minister (in ment of Justice’s filing last week of a historic elsewhere. 1972); an openly lesbian minister (in 1977); brief urging the court in Karen Golinski’s case A second resolution passed the same day also and to approve a resolution supporting marriage to strike down the federal Defense of Mar- calls for the UCC to advocate at all levels of for same-sex couples (in 2005). riage Act [see separate story], this ruling is government for the application of human rights In its latest resolutions, Grove said, the UCC is another powerful sign of a much larger trans- principles to prevent “international instances of “again leading the way and providing a kind of formation. For the first time in our nation’s systematic discrimination, violence and abuse vocabulary and an urgency of concern that will history, we are within sight of a time when targeting persons based on their sexual orienta- have an impact in other denominations.” LGBT people can participate in all aspects of tion or gender identity.” That resolution passed The UCC has nearly 5,300 member churches society without fear of being singled out for with a 98 percent favorable vote. and over a million members, according to the stigma and discrimination by their own gov- While other denominations, such as the Epis- National Council of Churches’ 2011 Yearbook of Kate Kendell. Photo by Rex Wockner ernment.” copal Church, have issued statements similar American & Canadian Churches. to the human rights resolution, no other main- President Obama was a member of the Trinity WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 5 LGBT teaching bill passes Calif.; You owe it to yourself to visit... governor’s position unknown Bob Rohrman’s by REX WOCKNER Alliance Network, called the bill—known as the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful (FAIR) Arlington Kia is the The California Legislature passed a bill July 5 Education Act—“a victory not only for the LGBT that amends the state Education Code to require youth in California who have been fighting to that schools teach about LGBT people’s contri- be heard in Sacramento and represented in their butions to the economic, political and social de- history classes, but also for all California youth velopment of California and the U.S. who deserve to learn a fair and accurate account The bill also prohibits classroom instruction of California and U.S. history.” and school-sponsored activities that promote a According to Leno, the bill rights a long- discriminatory bias on the basis of sexual orien- standing wrong. tation, and requires that newly acquired social- “We are selectively censoring history when sciences textbooks and other social-sciences we exclude LGBT Americans or any other group instructional material used in California adhere of people from our textbooks and instructional to the bill’s requirements. materials,” he said. “We can’t tell our youth that Sponsored by Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francis- it’s OK to be yourself and expect them to treat co, the measure cleared the Assembly July 5 in a their peers with dignity and respect when we 1 49-25 vote. It passed the Senate 23-14 on April deliberately deny them accurate information 14. about the historical contributions of Americans The bill requires “schools to fairly and accu- who happened to be LGBT.” STORE IN ILLINOIS rately portray the LGBT civil rights movement The bill is now on the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown, and the historic contributions of the diverse who has until July 19 to sign, veto or ignore it. LGBT community in social-science instruction,” If he takes no action, the bill would become law. Brand New 2011 Kia said Equality California. 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I was out policy makes way it is. from the start,” she said, “even if it meant that The Presbyterian Church’s democratic system I reached the point where I could go no further, of governance appeals to Oakes, she said. “It’s I felt it would be completely dishonest in who I for lesbian Chicagoan really a community where the elders have peo- am and what my call is to be closeted.” ple power to the pastors where in a lot of other Sure enough, Oakes experiences the July 10 by Chuck Colbert churches that’s not the case.” lifting of the official church ban on openly LGBT

Oakes also appreciates the academic emphasis ordination as “a joyous occasion,” she said. A new policy that opens the door to ordination that Presbyterians place on theological educa- Even before the landmark change in Presbyte- of openly gay deacons, elders, and ministers in tion and training of pastors, “getting back to rian policy, Fourth Presbyterian endorsed Oakes’s the Presbyterian Church (USA) took effect July the biblical languages so that ministers are able decision to enroll in McCormick Theological 10, with prayer vigils and liturgical celebrations to interpret scripture from the original words,” Seminary, where she is completing ordination to mark the historic occasion held across the she said. prerequisites, including language requirements nation from Pittsburgh to Nashville to Denver In addition, “Our church is a confessional or in Greek and Hebrew, along with course work and beyond. creedal church,” Oakes explained, referring to in reform theology and church polity, or gover- Closer to home, the landmark change means written statements of beliefs, which have to do nance. that Andersonville resident Jeannine Oakes’ with the different ways God operates in other Overall, “I hope that this type of policy dream of becoming an ordained minister of word cultures and periods of time. change now in effect, will let the [LGBT] com- and sacrament—in a church she dearly loves— “I appreciate that that the Presbyterian Church munity know that Presbyterian Church (USA) is may very well come true after all. is not super fixated on theology or confessions,” becoming more accepting,” she said. “Certainly, “I am still in the early stages of the process, she said, explaining that when change in think- having a gay pastor in the pulpit, I would hope, with a lot of requirements to go,” Oakes said ing comes along, “We accept new creeds and is a sign of welcome to all people.” during a telephone interview last week. new constitutions, but we don’t get rid of the Currently, Oakes is an “inquirer,” a denomina- old ones, we add to them.” tional term for a one-year period in which a person “discerns”—or figures out—what it means to be an ordained pastor. State cuts ties with policies that include civil unions. The next stage is “candidate,” a one-to-two- In a statement issued July 11, The Civil year period when prospective ministers complete Catholic Charities Rights Agenda Executive Director Anthony divinity degrees and take ordination exams. The state of Illinois has decided not to re- Martinez said, “We are very pleased to hear of Once that process is complete, a committee new its foster care and adoption contracts the State’s decision on this matter. Not only certifies that a candidate is ready to receive a with Catholic Charities, according to the Chi- is Catholic Charities trying to work around “call.” cago Tribune. the Civil Union law, by not providing services Before being ordained, Presbyterian policy re- Jeannine Oakes. Photo courtesy of Oakes However, attorneys for three of the Catholic to a certain group of people, they are also quires that a congregation call—or seek out—a Charities agencies planned to seek an injunc- trampling all over the Human Rights Act and pastor to ministry. tion from a Sangamon County judge July 12. ignoring constitutional protections. That is coming and inclusive of LGBT persons. “There, I Like many LGBT people of faith, Oakes strug- In a letter sent recently to Catholic Chari- unacceptable, and it is appropriate that the started to recognize that God is accepting of all gled to reconcile her sexuality and spirituality ties in the dioceses of Peoria, Joliet, Spring- state of Illinois agree that it is unaccept- people,” Oakes said. Not raised a Presbyterian, she grew up in Aurora, field and Belleville, the Department of Chil- able. After college, she worked for the Chicago Park Ill., and attended a non-denominational evan- dren and Family Services (DCFS) said that the “Catholic Charities is acting on behalf of District, liked her job, but could not see a career gelical bible church. state could not accept its signed contracts the state when they provide these services, as a supervisor and gymnastics instructor for the By junior high school, Oakes and her brother for the 2012 fiscal year because “your agency and it is guaranteed by the laws of Illinois city. found their way to a nearby Presbyterian church has made it clear that it does not intend to that when you accept public funds as an Initially, Oakes considered a career teaching that had lively youth group. comply with the Illinois Religious Freedom agent of the state you must treat those you in academia and enrolled at Yale Divinity School Still, “that church was pretty conservative and Protection and Civil Union Act.” serve equally, period.” where she earned a master of divinity degree in so not a lot different from a bible church,” she Windy City Times reported in its June 1 is- 2008. “I had hoped to continue on and earn a said. sue that the Rockford diocese announced that Ph.D.,” she said. “In a heavy academic environ- Correction Both at home and in church, the message was it would halt state-funded adoption and fos- ment, however, I realized that I missed being in In the July 6 issue of Windy City Times, Ticia clear: It’s not okay to be openly gay and Chris- ter-care services at Catholic Charities rather church, so I started to discern a call.” Coleman should have been quoted in the Gay tian in the same breath. “I felt quite oppressed than comply with state anti-discrimination However, for years, Oakes said, because of the in the Life section as saying, “We chose the in my sexuality—still closeted,” Oakes said. laws. At the time, officials from the Belleville, ban on non-celibate LGBT persons in ministry, church—the First Congregational Church of A 2001 graduate of from the University of Illi- Joliet, Peoria and Springfield dioceses had she “pushed away” any Presbyterian calling, La Grange—because, as a whole, it ordained nois-Chicago, Oakes first began attending Fourth not yet indicated what they would do. wondering why she should have “to fight” for the first gay male minister, the first African Presbyterian Church while in college. Located Last month, the Springfield, Peoria and Jo- ordination. American and the first woman.” along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Fourth Presby- liet agencies sued the Illinois attorney gen- Oakes even came to the brink of “seriously Windy City Times regrets the error. terian is a progressive congregation, fully wel- eral and DCFS for threatening to enforce new consider switching to another denomination,”

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Chicago is a “sanctuary city”—meaning that lo- teers and operates as a non-profit organization cal police officers are not supposed to inquire in the community, using donated office space. about immigration status—when Padilla was They fund their projects through donations and * registered in Cook County Jail his information through award money group members have received. FOR 36 MONTHS was sent to the federal government, who identified him as undocumented. One of IYJL’s strategies for moving forward in- When Padilla went to court, the immigration cludes coming out as undocumented. The trio judge told him that there was nothing he could started talking about how saying the word “un- YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR do and set his deportation date for Dec. 16, documented” out loud helped them to support $ ** 2010. In order to prevent his deportation the and talk to each other about their fears. 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Hundreds pack Boystown violence forum

BY KATE SOSIN Tunney started the night by reading a state- der JUST charged that response efforts around the signs. ment he released earlier in the day, confirming crime in Lakeview will result in increased racial “It’s not a race issue,” said one man who re- In the midst of a community uproar over violent his request for a special police “entertainment profiling of youth. ceived a standing ovation. “It’s a behavioral is- crime in Lakeview, the much-anticipated July detail” for the neighborhood. “What are you taking back?” asked Joshua Mc- sue.” 6 CAPS (Community Alternative Policing Strat- “I firmly believe that because we are an enter- Cool, at a Gender JUST press conference before Many agreed and said they felt the meeting egy) 2324 and 2331 meeting drew nearly 800 tainment destination, it is important that the the event. “You own Boystown. There are no should be addressing stabbings and muggings people, generating a debate so heated that it police districts serving the 44th Ward have the spaces for queer youth of color.” that have occurred over the weekend, not race often turned into a screaming match across au- number of officers assigned to them appropriate McCool argued that white Cubs fans are given issues. ditorium aisles. to the influx of people we see daily and nightly, leeway when drunk and out of control, but that A young man stepped up to the mic and told Nearly everyone who attended the meeting not just geared to the number of residents,” Tun- youth of color are implicated as a whole when the crowd he was homeless, and someone yelled seemed to leave the Inter-American Magnet ney said. “It is unrealistic to expect beat officers one youth does something wrong. He also ar- “get a job” back at him. Another young speaker School bleary-eyed and exhausted hours later. to cover areas where there are high concentra- gued that Lakeview was one of the lowest-crime advocated putting less money into extra police The CAPS meeting, which is held regularly, tions of entertainment and hospitality venues.” areas in the city and asked why more was not on Halsted and more money towards homeless was widely attended due to a string of recent However, among the attendees were several being done for other communities. shelters and schools and a man shouted back violent attacks that have increasingly concerned queer youth who claimed that the organized Gender JUST protested a recent “positive loi- “we spent $30 million to put the Center on Hal- residents who say that the neighborhood is un- response to crime in the neighborhood was un- tering” walk organized by the same residents sted.” safe. The most recent attack, a July 3 stabbing, fairly scapegoating them for the attacks. The who organized massive turnout at the CAPS One young transgender woman claimed the drew national attention because it was caught “Take Back Boystown” Facebook page, which has meeting. The group has since taken heat from behavior problems went both ways. “There’s a on video. drawn attention to community fear about crime, “Take Back Boystown” activists who say that reason why the youth are lashing at everybody,” Residents called on 23rd District Command- has also served as a space where people aired they are distracting from solutions to crime. she said. “Because you all look down on us.” er Kathleen Boehmer and 44th Ward Ald. Tom frustrations about LGBT youth who come to the Gender JUST youth were not the only ones At times, the conversation became so strained Tunney to address what they said was a rise in neighborhood for social services. Some on that present in protest of recent conversations. Older that people were jumping out of their chairs and crime. page blamed queer youth for noise and violence community members as well youth who access screaming across the auditorium. Several people “Boystown is a danger zone,” said Kevin in the neighborhood, setting off a community services at Broadway Youth Center also came to were booed away from the mic, and police on O’Brien, a Lakeview resident, who also chastised discussion about race. speak their disapproval, many of them arguing hand stepped forward repeatedly to beg civility Boehmer and Tunney for what he called an inad- One man who spoke at the meeting said that that the conversation had become racist. from the room. equate public response to the issues. some youth who come to the neighborhood are Organizers of the meeting distributed 200 Tensions between Lakeview residents and Several other residents, including Tunney perpetrating violence. “Sometimes people just signs that read “Diversity is Welcome. Crime is visiting youth are hardly new. Residents raised himself, told stories about how they had been need to be told how to act in this neighbor- Not.” similar issues at a 2009 neighborhood CAPS victims of crime in the neighborhood in recent hood,” he said. When young people argued that those orga- meeting that drew approximately 200 people. years. Organizers from LGBT youth organization Gen- nizers were being racist, many people held up Additionally, both Boehmer and Tunney fielded a

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mixture of anger and praise from residents over “They have a specific agenda,” said Christo- seemed palatable to all arose. their responses to crime. pher Urban, a Lincoln Park resident who lives Facebook comments on the “Take Back Boys- Complaints about loitering youth in the neigh- on the border of Lakeview. “They wanted to put town” page suggest that residents concerned borhood date back decades, but in recent years, out a message of social economic injustice … about safety in the neighborhood left feeling many residents have pointed a finger at the Cen- but the point of the CAPS meeting was specifi- that many of their issues had not been ad- ter on Halsted, which opened in 2007. cally for addressing crime and public safety in dressed at all, while comments from young ac- Just a few days after the “Take Back Boys- the Lakeview entertainment district.” tivists suggested that they found the commu- town” Facebook page was created, another page Urban, however, said he walked away from the nity’s response to them disheartening. called “Center on Halsted FAIL” surfaced. That meeting feeling optimistic. He thinks that the Boehmer reasserted her belief that crime is page advocates the discontinuation of youth meeting will prompt many older LGBT people to not on the rise in Lakeview, but said that there services at the Center because, its description volunteer in local youth programs and address was an uptick in robberies since June. argues, those services bring “displaced youth youth issues as part of the response to crime. Suggestions at the meeting have led police to from troubled backgrounds into the community” Rob Sall, the activist who created the “Take look into a few small-scale solutions to crime, and does not mentor them. Back Boystown” page and shot the video of the which they say will be addressed at another Very few advocated the end of youth services stabbing, said the meeting was a positive start meeting to be scheduled soon. Those solutions at the Center, but comments about the number despite frustrations. “I think that everybody in include call boxes, more youth programs, peace of visitors to the neighborhood from the South the room understands the points that Gender walks, and a greater number of police bike pa- and West sides of the city for youth services un- JUST was making,” he said. “But the purpose of trols. derscored sentiments that some youth are disre- the CAPS meeting was to address crime, not to James Cappleman, alderman of the 46th Ward, spectful guests. fix the problems of the world.” was also at the meeting. Cappleman did not Still, others argued that the city had failed Still, official organizers of the meeting and speak extensively at the CAPS meeting but told to provide LGBT youth services in other parts of Gender JUST seemed to miss each other on a few Windy City Times that residents in his ward are the city, and that young people without other key issues. While many residents said they want- preparing a report on five crime “hot spots” in resources were being forced into a neighborhood ed more police to protect the entire community the neighborhood, the worst of which he said hostile to them. including youth, Gender JUST has historically remains Wilson and Broadway. Cappleman said Aisha Truss, a well-known LGBT youth advo- campaigned against the police, advocating for that he will be working on bringing more busi- cate and Lakeview resident, said that the real alternative strategies to violence. Also, while a nesses with unobstructed windows to the area, problem causing violence was economic injus- few did complain that the Center on Halsted was which has been shown to cut down on crime. tice. “I am ashamed of being a Chicagoan right attracting trouble to the neighborhood, Gender Cappleman also said that he is committed to now because of the way people are disrespecting JUST also doesn’t support the Center because it working with a diversity of people to make the young people,” she said. Truss was eventually claims that it is unwelcoming to youth. ward safer. “I believe that if we’re going to go drowned out by boos and ushered off stage. The divide signaled a difference in values be- forward in this, we have to focus on our shared Boos came from all sides, however. After the tween many in the room. As a result, many who values,” he said. “And our shared values are meeting, several residents expressed frustration stepped up to the mic seemed to be having dis- safety for all.” over what they said was a hijacking of the meet- parate conversations about the very definitions Photos by Tim Carroll. More online at http:// ing by Gender JUST. of community and safety. Few suggestions that www.windycitymediagroup.com 10 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES REACTION from cover

“The mob mentality is not appreciated or wel- comed even by most of those from other neighborhoods. The bottom line for me is there really is no justification for defending any criminal acts. Halsted Street has a large number of very enthusiastic customers and residents who greatly appreciate the efforts to keep our safety assured. We have never had a more competent and attentive set of public servants holding elected offices and positions of authority in our neighborhood, including the aldermen, police com- manders and officers.” —Paul Cannella, owner of Scarlet bar and Taverna 750: “There are two things that should have a zero-tolerance policy on Halsted Street. The first is racism and the second is crime. Aside from that, they have nothing in common. The past is the past, so all we should do is learn from it. There is no reason to rehash it, be rude, call people names, etc. Move forward. I am confident the police department and our alderman will get Scarlet/Taverna 750 owner Paul Cannella. Amigas Latinas president Rosa Yadira Ortiz. Equality IL CEO Bernard Cherkasov, Esq. this under control. Photo by Ross Forman “They are extremely hard working and dedicated people, but they need our support and help. name calling and racial profiling in the name adult voices being central. This process must in- Project-Chicago (SWOP): “We at SWOP-Chicago Together, we can put a stop to crime. Once this of protecting their neighborhood. Should those clude youth, young adults, Lakeview residents stand in solidarity with all people involved in, or is resolved, then we can turn towards some long who commit violence against another person be and community-based organizations, queer or- perceived to be involved in, street economies, term solutions such as increasing programs for held accountable? Absolutely. But this does not ganizations of color, youth-led organizations, referred to as ‘sex-trades’—and feels the LGBT youth at the Center, more shelters for the home- mean targeting all youth of color, nor should it LGBT community centers and businesses, and community in Chicago should do the same. As less, etc. First and foremast, we do have to take mean agitating for the removal of programs de- transgender and gender-variant focused organi- many in the LGBT community may recall, it isn’t back Boystown – from the criminals. Then we signed to serve the most marginalized members zations. The Alliance has worked with schools easy ‘coming up.’ The bigotry, stigma and even can get back to welcoming with open arms any of Chicago’s LGBTQ community. and communities throughout the state in pri- violence faced by LGBT people, especially youth, member of LGBT community, or others that seek “In a year marked by ‘It Gets Better’ cam- oritizing youth voices through a process of people of color, and trans-persons, or those per- our assistance as giving and caring people.” paigns, we must ask: for whom? Can we look our addressing very complex situations involving ceived to be such, are still very real. —Bernard Cherkasov, Esq., chief executive youth in the eye and say it gets better, knowing violence and oppression and know we can move “As the ‘capital of the Midwest,’ Chicago and officer of Equality Illinois: “I am shocked and that homelessness is on the rise for queer youth forward together. its predominantly LGBT neighborhoods is a saddened by the recent wave of attacks in the of color? Knowing that joblessness for Black and “In order to begin this process, youth leaders natural mecca for LGBT people from all over— Boystown neighborhood of Chicago. Our commu- Latino youth in Chicago is at an all-time high? at the Alliance are committed to participating many of whom are fleeing toxic intolerance or nity cares greatly about keeping the neighbor- Knowing that agencies and organizations provid- in a real conversation with other youth of color violence at home. Many even have been turned hood diverse, welcoming, and safe. At the same ing services to queer youth are facing increasing and allies to ensure youth voices are heard and out of their homes, and turned away from by time, I am disappointed in the scapegoating cuts in funding? And knowing that those LGBTQ are leading the efforts to move past vitriol into their relatives and relations. In the past, as well of the already marginalized and disadvantaged persons who have the most economic privilege, solutions that put forward the lived realities of as today; the police often end-up functioning as members of our community. This is something racial privilege, and economic clout prefer to young people oppressed by a combination of the mechanism through which the violence of that impacts the entire LGBT community, and organize around the removal of youth of color factors including race, sexual orientation, class, racism, transphobia and homophobia operate— we must all come together to figure out a solu- rather than working for increased resources for age, immigration status and gender identity. We ESPECIALLY when these people are, or are char- tion.” queer youth city wide? seek to engage other groups in and outside of acterized, as sex workers. For these people, the —From the Join the Impact-Chicago official “Amigas Latinas joins organizations across the the LGBT community who want to push past the sex trade can be the one place where what up release: “The series of events that have unfolded city in asking that supporters of the ‘Take Back name-calling and shouting and move to a space until then had been a hindrance becomes an as- in Boystown have been tragic. Violence is wrong, Boystown’ movement re-examine the language where we can hold each other and our commu- set. but so too has been the overt racism, dismissal and tactics they currently employ, and we hope nity centers accountable to meeting and exceed- “Often the only asset they and the LGBT com- of youth issues and hostility towards the most that the debate around this issue will inspire a ing the needs of those often seen as the most munity have in the first place is a sense of com- vulnerable groups that live within our commu- move towards inclusivity, rather than exclusiv- vulnerable. For us, it is a struggle to seek and munity. SWOP-Chicago maintains that what at- nity. We see the racist and ageist behavior that ity.” retain our humanity in the face of inhumanity risk LGBT people need is outreach, advocacy and was exhibited [July 6] at the CAPS meeting as —Modesto Tico Valle, chief executive officer through violence, racism, greed, and oppres- “a seat at the table” in the community—NOT not only bigoted, extreme and exclusive, but of Center on Halsted: “To be clear, we condemn sion.” further marginalization and increased criminal- also as one of the gravest threats to equality violence in all its forms including physical vio- —Crash Crawford, Sex Workers Outreach ization.” for LGBTQ people everywhere. The racist, age- lence or abusive language. I think this is a feel- ist, sexist display brought shame to the LGBTQ ing shared by most members of our community. community. We plan to join other groups in or- We must work together to build a safe and in- ganizing and activism to confront this behavior clusive community for all people. We’re working and to demand youth needs be met, with safer with community members and organizations to schools, more shelters, and economic assistance find better ways to ensure the safety and secu- that address the core sources of unrest in our rity for everyone. Also, Center on Halsted serves streets. Action on this would stand in the tradi- the entire community—more than 1,000 people tion of everything our movement has fought for. come through our doors every day. Neutrality is not an option for us.” “We provide job training and professional de- —Lisa Marie Pickens, board president and velopment, community and cultural programs, co-founder of Affinity Community Services: “Af- and comprehensive health and wellness services finity would ask what is meant by ‘Take Back for the entire community. Just as a small ex- Boystown?’ We suggest that now is the time for ample, more than 150 people participate in our a very measured, strategic and intentional con- LGBT senior programs every week, 5,000 people versation to take place among a broad based of attend our arts and cultural events, five recre- concerned stakeholders so that understanding ational sports leagues are housed here, and we can occur and real strategic solutions can be offer free HIV testing to more than 2,500 people mapped out that are inclusive of all.” every year. “ —Rosa Yadira Ortiz, president of Amigas Lati- —Illinois Safe Schools Alliance official state- nas: “Amigas Latinas has been working to build ment: “At the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance (the community and support for LGBTQ Latinas for the Alliance), a youth organizing group committed past 16 years. We believe that an important part to ensuring Illinois schools fully address sexual of our mission is to create networks of solidarity orientation and gender identity, we are commit- between diverse LGBTQ populations—something ted to participating in a process that seeks to that can only be accomplished if we recognize surface the issues of ageism, racism, classism the differential impact of racism, classism, age- and transphobia inherent in the violence and ism, transphobia and xenophobia on the lives of community reactions. LGBTQ persons across the city. “We propose a format where individuals and “For this reason, we are deeply disturbed to organizations that are committed to community see how quickly supporters of the Take Back dialogue on these issues come together with Roscoe’s owner Jim Ludwig speaking at the July 6 Lakeview CAPS meeting. Boystown movement have resorted to racist middle and high school-aged youth and young Photo by Tim Carroll. WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 11 on the city’s South Side, told ABC 7 news that Man charged he suffered five stab wounds after a heated ex- with July 3 change of words led to his attack. Robinson has said that his attackers, whom he didn’t know, Lakeview stabbing insulted him on the street. When he spoke back, BY KATE SOSIN they attacked him. Robinson told the Sun-Times that he had been A Hammond, Ind., man is in police custody, at Black Pride events earlier in the day, and that charged with knifing a Chicagoan in a highly be believes his attackers were gay men. publicized July 3 knifing in Boystown in Chi- The incident is not currently being investi- cago’s North Side Lakeview neighborhood. gated as a hate crime, said police. Police announced the arrest during a July 8 Hayes stands charged of four counts of aggra- press conference and said the online posting of vated battery and felony mob action. According a video of the attack, as well as tips from the to police, Hayes has no prior arrests and is co- public, help lead to the arrest. operating with police. Darren Hayes, 24, of Hammond was taken into “He definitely made us aware of the fact that custody after police identified him by compar- he was there,” said Sergeant Debra DeYoung. ing his Facebook photo with his image on video. “He identified himself.” Two knives were also recovered. Young would not say if Hayes had identified The video prompted outcry from Lakeview resi- others involved in the attack. dents who say the neighborhood is increasingly Police said they are looking for other suspects unsafe. In it, a large group of people is depicted who participated in the attack. They believe attacking two people who are on the ground. that others at the scene took photos and videos Prosecutors alleged that Hayes threw the first with their phones and are asking those residents punch and said they will him with attempted to come forward with information. murder before a grand jury. Hayes is being held 44th Ward Ald. Tom Tunney responded to the LOOK BACK in Cook County in lieu of $700,000 bond. news in a press statement. “I’d like to personally The stabbing occurred just before midnight at thank the Chicago Police Department for their 3312 N. Halsted. Police said that two groups got diligent pursuit of this case and to our residents into a verbal altercation that turned physical. for assisting in the ongoing investigation,” her Police said that the stabbing victim, a 25-year- said. “The video footage and anonymous tips WITH PRIDE old gay man, has been released and is recover- assisted detectives in identifying and locating ing at home. the individual who police believe led the attack. CBS 2 identified the man as Rubin Robinson. The offender has been charged with three counts Parade walkers gather in Lincoln Park for the Pride Parade in 1986. In that report, Robinson said he was happy to of aggravated battery and felony mob action. I be alive. “These things need to stop. They need understand that police will continue to work to to stop in Boystown. They need to stop every- identify the other individuals involved and make where,” he said, adding that he hoped that the additional arrests. I will continue to work with Discover the city through the lens of gender, sexuality and nonconformity attack would not lead to discrimination against public and private institutions on providing ad- African- American gay men. Both the victim and ditional resources and security in Lakeview dur- at Out in Chicago — a groundbreaking exhibition that explores 150 years the alleged attacker are African-American. ing the late night hours.” of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Chicagoans and their Robinson, who is from the Englewood area quests for self-identity, family, community and political action.

Taking it to the streets: OPEN THROUGH MARCH 26, 2012 Pink Angels GENERAL ADMISSION $14 FREE FOR MEMBERS By TRACY BAIM In the 2000s, the murders continued, including the slaying of Chicagoan Kevin Clewer, The following is from the book Out and Proud a 2004 mystery that remains unsolved, and of in Chicago: An Overview of the City’s Gay Com- young gay and trans youth across the coun- munity, edited and co-written by Tracy Baim, try. published in 2008 by Surrey Books. One group that caused a particular spark was the Pink Angels Anti-Violence Project. Chicago’s activist tradition helped build the Started in 1991 by Alyn Toler (like Adams, Tol- gay movement in the 1970s and 1980s, in- er was a former winner of Gay Chicago Maga- cluding the women’s Take Back the Night anti- zine’s Mr. Windy City contest), the Pink Angels violence marches. At the end of the 1980s, were modeled on the Guardian Angels, which gays started to march against hate crimes assisted Toler’s group. While it lasted only a Clark Street at North Avenue 312.642.4600 www.chicagohistory.org because of an increase in attacks from simple few years (Toler died of AIDS complications), assaults to murders, locally and nationally. Pink Angels took control of the streets and Transgender people were especially vulner- gave confidence to a generation of activists, able. training them in self-defense and encourag- PRESENTING SPONSORS: Annual anti-violence marches were or- ing them to report hate crimes. ganized and sponsored by individuals and groups, including Chicago Anti-Bashing Net- work; It’s Time, Illinois (now Illinois Gender Advocates); Horizons Community Services (now Center on Halsted); and many other groups. LEAD CORPORATE SPONSOR: Key anti-violence leaders were Paul Adams (who died of AIDS in 2000), Andy Thayer, and Lisa Tonna, who died in 2008 of cancer. The fight against violence had many targets, not just anti-gay attacks, but also domestic violence and police harassment. The rallies would increase in size when highly visible crimes were documented, including the shootings of Ron Cayot, who was shot while leaving a gay bar on Halsted; Adrian “Pebbles” Perez, GO BEHIND THE SCENES who was shot in 1999 by intruders who left SCAN THE TAG her friend Buretta Williams dead and Perez se- verely injured in a South Side apartment; or QR Tag by EventCode.info the killing of Wyoming college student Mat- Alyn Toler with Curtis Sliwa of the Guardian thew Shepard. Angels. Outlines newspaper archives. 12 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES

People interested in speaking at the me- GLSEN reports anti-LGBT Youth Pride morial should email Tracy Baim at editor@ Services windycitymediagroup.com. Those attending are also asked to bring photos, memorabilia harassment throughout receives jobs grant or even written memories of Hanover. Illinois schools BY KATE SOSIN Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has awarded LGBT orga- Illinois receives BY KATE SOSIN numbers are not surprising. nization Youth Pride Services (YPS) a $48,000 “Schools for the most part are significantly $178M from HUD grant for summer jobs for young people. CHICAGO—U.S. Housing and Urban Devel- If a recent Gay Lesbian and Straight Education hostile environments for these young people,” The Illinois Youth Recreation Corps grant opment (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan an- Network (GLSEN) research brief has it right, she said. “That 94 percent [of students] are allows YPS to hire between 15-20 youth to nounced that Illinois will receive more than nearly every Illinois student is hearing anti-gay hearing homophobic remarks… that should work at local businesses for six weeks, start- $178 million to support community develop- language in school. alarm people, and the fact that it doesn’t is a ing July 18. ment and produce more affordable housing in The June 27 brief, based on a 2009 national mystery.” According to Frank Walker, YPS founder, the the state, according to a press release. GLSEN survey, shows that 98 percent of Illinois Sullivan thinks that part of the problem is a organization will be focus its summer efforts HUD’s annual funding will also help find students hear “gay” used in a negative way lack of school leadership. She feels that who in its ongoing “Be Great” campaign, which homes for individuals and families living on while 94 percent hear homophobic remarks. In want to interrupt homophobia often hesitate aims to prepare LGBT youth of color for life the streets and provide permanent housing addition, 88 percent of students reported hear- because few other teachers do, and they worry after age 21. YPS youth will also be working for individuals living HIV/AIDS. ing abusive remarks about gender expression. that speaking up will make colleagues think on its youth-produced publication, F maga- The funding includes: “LGBT students face disturbing levels of vic- they themselves are gay. zine. —$112,116,134 in Community Develop- timization in Illinois,” said Dr. Joseph Kosciw, Still, the GLSEN report notes that 95 percent Through the summer internship program, ment Block Grant (CDBG) funds; GLSEN senior director of research, in a press re- of Illinois students could identify at least one youth of color will have the opportunity to —$51,847,376 in HOME Investment Part- lease on the findings. “Students are clearly say- educator supportive of LGBT students. Sullivan test out different jobs all summer, ranging nerships (HOME) funding; ing educators and policymakers are not doing thinks that is an encouraging number. from restaurant work to photo archiving and —$6,707,357 in Emergency Shelter Grant enough to stop anti-LGBT bullying and harass- Overall, Sullivan said, Illinois does not differ writing with Windy City Times. (ESG); and ment.” greatly from other states when it comes to anti- YPS has already received over 50 applica- —$7,386,881 for Housing Opportunities for There is more in the report. While 34 percent LGBT bullying in schools. However, statistics tions for the program, which pays youth Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). of students said they had been physically as- specific to Illinois are useful when LGBT youth $8.50 an hour. Chicago is receiving more than $114 million saulted because of their perceived sexual ori- advocates lobby school boards for LGBT student Walker said he is hoping that at least half of the funds, with the Illinois State Program entation (and 19 percent for their gender ex- protections and gay-straight alliances. of the summer’s hires will be homeless youth. getting almost $55 million. Other grantees in- pression), fewer than one in five reported that Illinois schools generally collect limited data He said that he thinks the program can have clude Aurora, McHenry County, Moline, Mount their schools had an anti-harassment policy that about the experiences of LGBT students. Chicago a positive impact given recent controversies Prospect, Oak Park and Peoria. included sexual orientation and gender identity. Public Schools, for example, administers the na- in Lakeview. Shannon Sullivan, the executive director of tional Centers for Disease Control and Preven- “I think it’s perfect timing for what’s going the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, said those tion survey to students (The Youth Risk Behavior on with youth of color in that area,” he said, Children’s Place Survey), which tracks everything from dietary adding that he thinks young people who don’t habits to drug use. That survey has collected have access to jobs or other services are more Assn. dev. some data on LGBT students in Illinois over the likely to get into trouble. director returns past couple of years. The Illinois Youth Recreation Corps awarded The Children’s Place Association—a Chica- Sullivan said that the GLSEN survey offers a 100 organizations grants this year. The pro- go-based nonprofit committed to providing wider range of information on Illinois students. gram aims to offer youth summer internship support to children and families suffering That information coupled with recent media at- opportunities and recreational activities. from HIV/AIDS or other life-changing health tention has changed the playing field, she said. On the list of 100 awardees this year is also conditions—announced that Dan Dever has “There has been an impact in awareness build- Project SYNCERE (Supporting Youth’s Needs returned to the organization as director of ing,” said Sullivan. Still, she added, that aware- with Core Engineering Research Experiments), development. Dever originally held the posi- ness has yet to significantly impact the day-to- a Chicago-based non-profit that works to in- tion from 1991 to 2002. day experiences of LGBT students, who continue crease the number of under-represented peo- Dever brings more than 23 years of industry to be bullied in school. ple in the fields of math and science. experience to the position. During his tenure The GLSEN Illinois brief is at http://www. he has held director positions at Chicago’s glsen.org/binary-data/GLSEN_ATTACHMENTS/ Renee Hanover SGA Youth and Family Services; The Family file/000/001/1833-2.pdf Institute at Northwestern University in Ev- memorial July 16 anston; and Howard Brown Health Center in The family and friends of longtime lesbian Chicago. Beyondmedia event attorney and activist Renee Hanover has been July 17 set for Saturday, July 16, 1-4 p.m., at 1900 S. Beyondmedia Education will hold a “Field Day Prairie Avenue in Chicago. Daniel Fiesta Fun(d)raiser” Sunday, July 17, 3-9 p.m. at Hanover was a significant leader in Chica- Dever. 6119 N. Hermitage. go’s LGBT movement from the 1960s until she Photo from There will be food, music, an open-mic con- moved to California a few years ago. She also Jen test, a drum circle, raffles and more. defended important legal cases and clients. Sampson Tickets are $20 (sliding scale) at the door. Call She died Jan. 5, 2011. 773-857-7300 or visit http://www.Beyondme- Her obituary is at http://www.windycity- Shannon Sullivan. Photo from Sullivan dia.org. mediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE. php?AID=30130.

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(left) and Colleen “My laboratory is actually opening a satellite Coughlin (right). office [this summer] at the Center on Halsted,” said Coughlin, referring to the most recent effort in enhancing customer service to LGBT couples. “It will be 100 percent geared towards LGBT patients. “The main reason is that no matter how well you train your staff we are a large program and it’s always been a pet peeve of mine when the forms or the language that you use with a patient is the same for all of your patients. For example, a lot of programs it would be, ‘will your husband be coming with you to the appointment,’ that type of thing. That’s always bothered me.” Coughlin sees the new office, which she believes is the first of its kind, as a way to break down any remaining barriers that LGBT couples for LGBT patients is the same as that for hetero- Patients and donors go through a thorough wanted them to at least know where they came might face and to provide information earlier on sexual patients. Kaplan and Coughlin both meet screening, medically and psychologically, as well from. That’s one of the things I think I struggled about IVF technology and options. with the patients to discuss their desires and as provide a detailed medical history. The U.S. with was that I know nothing about my genetic “All of the initial gathering of information, of options for pregnancy and to map out a treat- Food and Drug Administration has created rigor- history. I don’t know anything about where I costs, initial blood work, I wanted to provide ment plan. ous guidelines that must be strictly adhered to. came from.” those services in an environment that is more “Being able to have individual discussion with Patients should know that the process could For other couples, particularly international sensitive to their unique needs,” she said. each of the couples that comes in is something be long and sometimes heartbreaking. Some same-sex couples, laws in some countries pro- Both Coughlin and Kaplan agree that one of that is a real important part of the process for couples have to try several cycles before getting hibit them from adopting. Many countries also most important factors for a successful IVF pa- us,” said Coughlin. pregnant and miscarriages are a risk. It is also prohibit the use of surrogacy either directly or tient is the age of the eggs, because fertility Although they take pride in the relationship costly. by making it illegal to pay a surrogate, which is drops dramatically with age. They have worked they build with each couple they are aware that Without insurance, IVF costs approximately why more international couples are turning to to try and educate women to consider freezing for many couples email and phone calls are of- $15,000 per try or $25,000 for the egg dona- practices within the states. eggs for later use, but often LGBT couples don’t ten an easier way to stay engaged, especially tion, and a surrogate is anywhere from $50,000 In his final thoughts, Kaplan said, “I think the receive that information early on. The new of- for international couples. For instance, many to $100,000. Patients need to make sure they key emphasis is that there are options. There’s fice should help them to disseminate informa- international couples stay in contact with their are fully informed about all the costs associated no reason you can’t have a baby, it’s just a mat- tion more widely to the LGBT population. surrogate via Skype, and their visits to Chicago with the procedures and external to the preg- ter of what technology. Age is the most impor- Because they’ve worked with LGBT patients for can usually be limited to three trips. nancy, such as lawyer fees for drawing up neces- tant factor and they need to see a physician many years both organizations do have a solid The process is dependent on the procedure se- sary legal documents. much sooner than later.” framework in place for helping patients seek out lected. A male same-sex couple has to find both Despite the costs, many couples long for a Part two of the series—the international insurance information, locate lawyers for nec- a surrogate and an egg donor, which cannot be child that is biologically theirs. Ashley Hemp- journey to family through surrogacy—will run essary legal documents and to help with other the same person. There are agencies that recruit hill, who has had two children through IVF pro- in next week’s issue. unique needs. surrogates and egg donors and assist patients in cedures and was adopted herself said, “I guess Aside from those unique needs, the process finding a match. as different as my kids’ life is going to be, I

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BY JOE FRANCO

Ten years ago, Bruce Lindstrom and Carl Strick- land began the Point Foundation using a budget of less than $250,000 and only eight scholars. Since then, Point has awarded more than $12 million to dozens of scholars. According to its mission statement, Point “provides financial support, mentoring, leadership training and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.” Lindstrom grew up in a very conservative household in Orange County, Calif. Upon coming out, his family threw him out of the home. Lind- strom then worked hard to put himself through school. Shortly after completing his college degree, Lindstrom befriended Sol Price and his EUROLUXE family. Price became not only a very dear friend but also a mentor. Later, Price and Lindstrom would found Price Club, which is better known INTERIORS today as Costco. It was Lindstrom’s life experience and his relationship with Price that became the framework for Point’s unique scholarship program. That program includes a service proj- Jorge Valencia. ect as well as a mentor program that has been 3066 N. LINCOLN AVE. emulated by other organizations. Jorge Valencia—Point’s executive director, Foundation will help me to become a successful, CHICAGO and CEO and originally the executive director of out professional who can provide mentorship The Trevor Project—said that Point is “different and hope to LGBT youth who, like me, are on the from other funds. Some have called it the ‘gay cusp of blazing their own trail in academia and Rhodes Scholarship.’” Valencia noted that in ad- the workforce.” Hanson added that he hoped “to dition to being highly competitive, Point also run for political office back in [his] birth state 773-270-0030 offers scholars awards on a siding scale amount of Wisconsin.” He aimed “demonstrate that LGBT every year they are in school. This makes the individuals can bring about positive bipartisan fund more adaptable to the needs of the indi- change in this time period of political party www.euroluxeinteriors.com vidual student. “Point is there to support the feuding.” scholar through the duration of their degree,“ Muztako pointed out that having a mentor said Valencia. “makes me more confident in the possibilities In order to be eligible for a Point Scholarship, for my future as well; having a successful queer individuals must have at least a 3.3 grade point adult aid me in my activism and artistic work

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B dents apply for a Point Scholarship each year; and national) while remaining uniquely autono- GENERATION this year, only 34 were selected. mous to serve local communities effectively.” However, it is not the prestige of the award Chicago is to play host to two of Point’s larg- or even the money that attracts the majority of est events this year. On July 22 at the Chicago TO FIND A VACCINE TO point scholars. “Ninety-five percent of scholars Field Museum, Point is hosting the Chicago Sum- said the aspect that interested them most was mer Gala. Valencia said that “this will be the the mentorship program that we offer,” added first ever Point Foundation fundraising event at Valencia. The mentorship program, like the which all of our current Point Scholars and many PREVENT scholarship itself, is highly selective. Each poof our Point alumni will be in the same place at tential mentor must fill out an application and the same time.” be subjected to numerous interviews and screen- Immediately following the dinner is Point’s ings before a final selection will even be deter- “Scholar and Alumni Leadership Conference” be- mined. ginning July 22 at the Oak Brook Hyatt, where “The mentors are paired based on their geo- Point scholars and alumni from across the nation HIV graphic proximity to the scholar as well as with will gather to participate in educational semi- the scholar’s proposed field of study,” said Va- nars moderated by influential leaders within lencia. “The mentor is also there to help the the LGBT community. The conference brings to- scholar through their own community service gether not only this year’s scholars and mentors project. Each mentee is allowed the opportunity but also brings back the numerous alumni of

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT to find out what they perceive from the mentor- the award. This year’s speakers include Academy ship, whether that be career advice, networking Award Winner Bruce Cohen and another who is www.bethegeneration.nih.gov or guidance in general,” added Valencia. Alan not yet named publicly, but Valencia added that Cumming is one noted mentor, among others, the individual “is a well-known actor.” in the field of the performing arts. “The men- Valencia said he “saw a lot of room for growth, tors, despite their own wisdom and successes especially for organizations associated with oftentimes learn a lot from their mentees,” said education. We hope to offer resume building Valencia. seminars, professional behavior classes and in- This year, four of the 32 scholars have Chi- ternships in the future.” He added, that “this is cagoland connections. Emily McWilliams, from our ten year anniversary and we could not do it Prairie du Chien, Wis., and Chris Hanson, from without the support of people and corporations Longwood, Fla., are both pursuing degrees at who have helped raise so much money. We would Northwestern University Law School. Abbey Mu- be dumb to think we did this on our own.” zatko, from Green Bay, Wis., pursuing a B.A. in The Point Foundation is hosting its summer fine arts, attends the School of the Art Institute gala Friday, July 22, at the Field Museum,    of Chicago. Lastly, Carl Streed, Jr., who hails 1400 S. Lake Shore, at 6 p.m. To find out more         from Zion, Ill., is pursuing an M.D. at the Johns about The Point Foundation or the gala, or      Hopkins University School of Medicine. to make a donation, visit http://www.point-  McWilliams said that she hoped “that the Point foundation.org. WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 15 a GAYin the Beef ‘n Brandy Sustainability specialist Restaurant and Bar LIFE Jose Benito Rodriguez Text and PHOTOS CHOW BY Ross Forman DOWN In his native Panama, Jose Benito Rodriguez played a form of baseball as a youngster with many of his 17 cousins. They’d play under the mango trees, with a stick as the bat, no gloves and hand- TOWN 2IBSs3EAFOODs3ALADSs3TIR&RYs!ND-ORE stitched balls made by his aunt. The number of players determined the number of bases—one, two or the traditional three. “Back then when I was 5- to 9-years-old, playing in an organized baseball [or softball] league, Breakfast with real umpires and team uniforms, was not even on my radar,” Rodriguez said. Flash-forward to the present, and on any given Sunday in the spring or summer, Rodriguez is Lunch playing outfield for a D-Division team in the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) Dinner league. Cocktails “I’m having a blast,” said Rodriguez, in his second season. Wi-Fi

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A special series in partnership with the AIDS Foundation of Chicago Jeanne White-Grinder speaks about her son, Ryan By Sarah Toce You have to set priorities. It was hard on my had to draw strength in that somehow and some than I did, I was going to do everything I could daughter and it was hard when I went to work. I way we were going to get through it. to help my son. During a partial-lung removal procedure for had to really ask myself at times, “What is really wCT: Can you recall a specific circumstance I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t know pneumonia in December 1984, hemophiliac Ryan important here?” It was easy to get caught up where you felt like “this is it, we have to any gay people (that I knew of anyway). At the White was diagnosed with AIDS. The disease was in the negativity and want to release back, but leave” or was it a combination of unfavorable time, there were no social workers or therapy for associated mostly with the gay community at I had to pray a lot about it and ask the Lord to events? me or for Ryan. amfAR was operating out of New the time, but there was one problem. Ryan was help me not saying anything back to people that JWG: One of the deciding factors for me to York and they knew more about what was going not gay. He had unknowingly contracted the HIV I would feel sorry for later. My daughter, Andrea, fight for him to go to school was that every day on with the disease because of the numbers, you virus while receiving a contaminated treatment and I talk a lot about how we made it through when I came home from work, he couldn’t wait know. They told me that any time I had any ques- of Factor VIII. it all and we’re not really sure. You do what you to see me. I mean, you love that as a mom! And tions I could call them and I remember thinking More than anything, Ryan wanted to be a have to do. every day when his sister would get off the bus that I would need to call all of the time because normal teenager in Kokomo, Ind. He longed for One of the things I used to tell Ryan was that from school, he was so excited. It was almost any time Ryan had a cough or a fever, I would the days when his sister would come home from as long as you know in your heart that what like he was waiting to die and like we were wait- wonder if it would be the last one. I would be school, a place he had been banned from be- you’re doing is right—it can’t be wrong. I think ing for him to die. He asked me if I could see if wondering if I was doing enough. The pressure cause of his illness, so that he could feel what that goes for so many things in life, you know? I he could go back to school. I didn’t think about of trying to learn about the disease when it was it must have been like outside of his home. His just do. Everybody thinks that life is a set plan, the ramifications of what might happen—I just so new like that! Because of amfAR, I started public court battles with the medical system, but it’s not. wanted to see the smile on his face and for him meeting more people with AIDS. I started meet- school system, and nearby communities did not Ryan was only supposed to live three-six to have hope again. It was so sad when it was ing the patient’s moms and dads and I started define him but, rather, gave him a cause for months. At that time, that was all people were the highlight of his day to have me come home. understanding more about what was going on. which to fight. A persistent warrior, Ryan never living. He had a T-cell count of 25 and it never The attorney told Ryan that it might get really Nobody else had anything to do with us at that complained about the disease overtaking his went any higher the whole time and, it was more tough in court and Ryan just said, “I can take time but we had each other. body. He longed to change the world. or less, that was the way it was going to be. I it.” I was right there with him in that. I don’t At one point, there was a new drug intro- At the start of his short battle with AIDS, Ryan wanted to give him more time and anything I know how we did it, but somehow we did. duced called PHA23 and I was told that there was a 13-year-old student with the whole world could possibly do. If it was up to me, I wanted wCT: Before Ryan, AIDS was a disease wide- was going to be some testing done with that in front of him and a diagnosed six months to him to live and I wanted to be there for him. ly associated with the gay male community. drug at Roosevelt Memorial Hospital in New live. Beside him were his mother, Jeanne, and wCT: Little was known at that time about Ryan’s diagnosis completely changed the fo- York. There were new drugs introduced every day sister, Andrea. AIDS, correct? cus and hatred of the gay population. and it seemed like none of them ever worked. In a recent interview, Jeanne White, now JWG: There was so little known at that time. I JWG: Let me tell you how this all kind of came We were asked if we wanted to go to New York Jeanne White-Grinder, told her story to Windy remember at our first court hearing thinking we about. We had no information about AIDS and to try the new drug there and we said yes. We City Times. had all of these famous infectious disease doc- Ryan was only given three-to-six months to live. would’ve done anything that might help Ryan at windy City Times: After Ryan was diagnosed tors on our side. We had the Centers for Disease I told the doctor, “I want to know everything that time. We met a lot of new people there who with HIV following a blood treatment for he- Control (CDC) on our side even. The other side there is to know about this disease so that I were also infected and going through a lot of mophilia in 1984, your family was treated so of the argument had local doctors saying that if can help Ryan.” He said, “Mrs. White, there’s not what we were going through. Ryan was famous poorly in your hometown of Kokomo, Ind., their kids were going to school with Ryan, they a lot of information out there. I know you’re a by that time because of all the court battles and that you had to leave and move elsewhere to wouldn’t allow it and that if he were a patient of strong Christian lady, but you have to remember everything. start anew. What must that have felt like? theirs, they wouldn’t treat him. And I thought, that the people who are fighting this disease and One day a gentleman came up to Ryan and JWG: I think maybe priorities helped make “Wait a minute!” When you have doctors against trying to do something about it are mostly the introduced himself to him. Ryan never knew how the decision to move and wanting Ryan to live. doctors, then it’s the qualifications of those doc- gay community.” He gave me the information people knew him. He was reading a comic book Making his life the best that I could make it tors that you start comparing. I was surprised at for The American Foundation for AIDS Research at the time and the gentleman didn’t understand … you tolerate a lot of things. You try to be the little education the doctors had about AIDS (amfAR) and didn’t know if I would actually call, why he was doing that. He told Ryan, “Our whole understanding because you realize that people at that time unless they were infectious disease but I did call. I mean, if there was someone community is running so scared and here you are act a certain way because they are uneducated. doctors. It was hard to be understanding. We else out there that knew more about the disease reading a comic book.” Ryan just said, “Yeah.” The guy went on and said, “You know they found 12 tumors in me. I haven’t been diagnosed with AIDS yet, but they are pretty sure that’s what I have. I just want to thank you for all you’ve done for us people with AIDS.” He walked away and Ryan turned to me and said, “Mom, I’m the only one that really knows what he is going through. We’re both fighting the same disease.” So, that was one of the reasons we took up the cause of supporting everybody. Once we met people [regardless of sexual orientation] we liked them. They were all just like us. I met their family members, their friends, their partners … we were all the same. wCT: A lot of people assumed that Ryan must have been gay because of his contrac- tion of the disease. JWG: Everybody was saying at the time that Ryan had to be gay or that he did something wrong or bad to contract the disease. I kept trying to explain to them that he got it from his Factor VIII used to treat his hemophilia. They would say, “Well, why don’t we hear this from others then?” Well, you didn’t then because in 1985 was when they started realizing that 85% of hemophiliacs were HIV-infected. The only known case was Ryan because he was one of the first hemophiliacs they found the virus in. He was one of the first groups of hemophiliacs tested at that time. People would just assume Ryan White. Photos courtesy of Jeanne White-Grinder Ryan White attends a school dance. Photos that he had done something bad to have gotten courtesy of Jeanne White-Grinder WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 17

Jeanne White-Grinder (at right, next to Rep. Nancy Pelosi) attending President Obama’s signing of renewal of the Ryan White CARE (Com- prehensive AIDS Resources Emergency) Act.

the disease and it was not true. he is remembered, but you never hear about part of the family. had promised Ryan that he could be in his next I didn’t know how the gay community was be- everyone else involved that did all of the hard At first, I think they felt sorry and wanted video, but now he couldn’t honor that promise ing treated until we were involved with AIDS, work. You will never hear their names. I always to do something [the celebrities]. Ryan never because Ryan was gone. So, he asked me if he too. He was being called “homo” and “fag” and try to make sure to remember them in interviews talked about his illness. That was one thing could do the video for Ryan so that he could everything. I mean, we heard it all. I knew that and when I talk because they really helped me Michael Jackson always said about Ryan. Ryan keep his promise. I said, “Michael that would amfAR was doing everything they could do for learn to like a person for who they are. They used to say, “If people would stop reminding me really be cool.” Michael did the video. He was the gay community and for everyone infected helped me to become very open-minded. I saw that I have AIDS I’d forget I have it.” We were a man of his word. The video was called, “Gone with AIDS. how Christians acted and behaved regarding this just such a typical family and we never asked for Too Soon.” He spent a million dollars getting the wCT: Ryan passed away from complications disease and it really saddened me. It still does. things. The friendships were genuine. Michael rights for all of the media because of a promise with AIDS in 1990 at age 18. How has the I had a foundation for education and resourc- and Elton knew that they could always trust us. that Michael made. Michael told me later, “Ryan face of AIDS in the world changed since then? es, but people were getting confused with our wCT: What was it that brought Michael and never once talked to me about his illness. He Do you feel like there has been progress in foundation and the Ryan White CARE Act. The Ryan so close? never wanted me to feel sorry for him.” He told combating and halting the spread of the HIV Ryan White CARE Act is federally funded and it JWG: After Ryan died, I’ll kind of tell you this. me that the last time he saw Ryan was in Janu- virus? made more sense to us to let them be the place … The last week-and-a-half of Ryan’s life, Elton ary and he knew then that it might be the last JWG: I would never have dreamt, Sarah, that for resources. Many people were getting the was at the hospital taking care of everything. time he’d get to see him. Ryan was out there for after 30 years, Ryan would still be remembered foundation and the CARE Act confused. Michael called the hospital and asked to speak three days. He said Ryan never complained. Mi- and doing such great things by his name. I wCT: In the early years of AIDS, it was very to me. He wanted to talk to Ryan, but I had to chael said, “The only thing he did was complain mean, every time we went anywhere, we never uncommon to find solace in the general pub- tell him that Ryan couldn’t hear him because about being cold and I went out and got him a knew who would still be alive and who wouldn’t lic, but there were very public figures sur- he was in a coma. Michael said to me, “No, I bomber jacket.” be. People were dying so fast. Every other year rounding your family. Can you tell us a little know he will be able to hear me. Can you just we have these Ryan White meetings in Washing- bit about Michael Jackson’s and Elton John’s get a telephone line ran to his ton, D.C. and it’s so neat to me because, most involvement in your life back when Ryan was room?” I knew that if anyone likely, I’ll get to see some of the same people battling AIDS? could do that it would be El- again. They are living longer now. I remember JWG: Elton John was the first celebrity to ton. He was getting everything some of them from the beginning. come forward and support us. We were doing an done at the hospital! My biggest fear is that, especially in the gay event with amfAR and they asked if Ryan would So, Michael called and we had community, the generation of young men out come out and co-host it with Elizabeth Taylor. Of a telephone line ran to Ryan’s there now won’t remember the devastation that course we said yes. Ryan was looking forward to room. Elton put the phone up we all had to go through. I just hope that the meeting Elton and was so excited. We knew of to Ryan’s ear and Michael was numbers don’t start increasing now because we him but had never met him at that time. He was talking to Ryan. I looked over have meds to help treat AIDS where we didn’t 14-years-old and didn’t know who Elizabeth Tay- at Elton and he had these tears before and that people aren’t going to be lax lor was … I hate to even say this! He said, “Who just streaming down his face. about prevention because of it. There is a rise is Elizabeth Taylor?” He knew who Alyssa Milano I put my arm around him and now in young gay men. Back when Ryan got was, though! Elton had jetlag and couldn’t at- asked him what was wrong and it, you didn’t want it! You fight so hard for the tend that night, though. he said, “With all the money meds and then you see people taking the situa- Ryan was like a little trooper meeting all of in this room, we cannot bring tion with less seriousness. We want to convince these people. I was just beaming when he met this boy back to life.” It was and educate people not to get it! Because of [New York] Mayor Edward Koch. They did a press such a sincere moment. religious and moral issues that have always sur- conference together and were so funny making Ryan passed away and Elton rounded this disease, it’s always been “easier” jokes! I mean, I always knew he was funny, but entered rehab. Elton says now to blame someone else. Ryan used to say, “Let’s I didn’t know how funny I guess. that he considers Ryan respon- make this a disease where you can talk about it The next morning, we were in the limo getting sible for helping to save his and not a dirty word.” Even in the press, an AIDS ready to go back home (Good Morning America life. story comes on and people just sort of tune it had furnished our trip) when the phone rang. Three days after Ryan’s fu- out … unless you’re affected or infected. Ryan, Andrea and I were like, “Who knows we’re neral Michael called me and wCT: The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS in this car? We’re no one special!” It was Elton. asked how I was doing. I asked Resources Emergency (CARE) Act passed He had called Good Morning America and had him what made him and Ryan through U.S. Congress on Aug. 18, 1990 in tracked us down because they told him we were so close and he said, “Most honor of Ryan. The Act was reauthorized in in the car on our way back to the airport. He people can’t get over who I 2006 and 2009 (Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treat- said he wanted to meet us and he planned three am so they never act normal ment Extension Act). How do you feel now trips for us to meet him. He flew us to Los An- around me.” He said, “Jeanne, about the CARE Act? geles and we were only going to spend five days I can’t trust anyone. Everyone JWG: The only thing that saddens me is that, there with him, but we had so much fun that we wants something from me.” yes, Ryan’s name is on the Ryan CARE Act and decided to stay five more days. He really became He then told me that he The headstone for Ryan White’s grave. 18 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES

Chicagoan blogs about HIV and AIDS By Ross Forman Eventually it became the flu. In October 2004, McLarty-Lopes went to a When the AOL instant message arrived, it had hospital; he thought it might be HIV because only two words: I Know. doctors hadn’t been able to diagnose his ail- James McLarty-Lopes immediately picked up ments and he still was struggling. The doctors the phone and called his mom who, on that said he was HIV-negative. fateful day in March, 2005, had sent her son the “But I knew I was sick; I was not getting bet- IM. ter,” he said. “My stomach sank, as low as it could go,” he Finally, in January 2005, McLarty-Lopes was said. “I thought it was going to be World War admitted to the hospital in Atlanta. Several III, as it was when I came out [of the closet]. specialists tested him and one even asked if he My mother was fairly uneducated, mostly be- had had chemotherapy for the cancer—because cause she didn’t have a reason to know,” any- chemo can impact HIV detection, particularly if thing about HIV-AIDS. it’s intense chemo. Until then, that is—when her son confirmed Two days later—on Jan. 29, 2005—doctors his status. Yes, he was positive. told him he was positive. She had been searching his name on Google “The doctors took it harder than I did. At that and came across his blog, which he started writ- point, I was basically just glad to know what it ing weeks earlier to update the world about his was,” McLarty-Lopes said. “I figured I could fight health status. something if it had a face; it’s the unknown that “Everyone wanted to know everything [about was driving me crazy.” my health], and I didn’t want to talk on the McLarty-Lopes was released from the hospital phone. I was tired, so tired, dealing with the days later and he started his treatment immedi- doctors, the medications, the side effects, etc. ately. He took his first drug cocktail on Valen- So the blog was my lifeline to friends and fam- tine’s Day, 2005, and also wrote his first blog ily,” he said. entry that same day. That ultimately is where his mom, Janie Tay- “I’ve always been able to write my feelings, lor, learned of his latest health issue/update. much more and better than speaking my feel- McLarty-Lopes, now 28, had endured health is- ings,” he said. sues for years before then, though. In fact, his McLarty-Lopes’ blog is now six years old and health woes before the HIV diagnosis affected the No. 1 online search for anyone who types and impacted the timing of his diagnosis, and ‘HIV blog.’ It also was voted the 2010 Best James McLarty-Lopes. the troubles doctors long had in determining his Health Blog in the Blogger’s Choice Awards. HIV status. “One thing that’s always set my blog apart Lopes’ blog online. She reached out to him and In 2005, for instance, McLarty-Lopes learned Two weeks before his 18th birthday, for in- is, I never sugar-coated anything. People really the Chicago-area resident appeared live world- he had full-blown AIDS, and by 2007, he was in stance, he was diagnosed with breast cancer. have appreciated my honesty,” McLarty-Lopes wide on June 15. a dire situation medically after, admittedly, not “I couldn’t believe it; it was totally crazy,” he said. “If it was a bad day, it was a bad day—and “I was really excited about that [interview] being as diligent about his medications as he said. I said so. and thought it went really well,” he said. should have been. McLarty-Lopes went through chemotherapy “Now, though, the blog has sort of trans- Immediately after the segment aired, his In June 2007, McLarty-Lopes was part of the and radiation for about six months, though formed from a personal story to a broader re- phone blew up, and he received countless Face- Pride Committee for the Atlanta Gay Pride Pa- June, 2002. source blog. book requests. rade, and two days before the event, he started The treatment worked, for about a year. “I’m very proud of the blog and the reaction “People see me as being brave. I don’t see it as having problems with his left eye. Ultimately, he He had a cancer recurrence in 2003, which led it’s gotten over the years because I know my bravery, but rather, just sharing that part of my lost all vision in that eye. to more chemotherapy. struggles are helping people.” life,” McLarty-Lopes said. “I think it’s an honor Doctors later told him the eye condition, which In 2004, his cancer was controlled, yet he was CNN was, for instance, trying this spring to that people read my blog, that CNN wanted to was a genetic defect common in males, also was getting sick regularly. McLarty-Lopes said it was highlight people who were living, or thriving, profile me because of the blog.” a by-product of HIV and/or his HIV treatment. like he battled the cold that never went away. with HIV. One of the producers spotted McLarty- His message is working. McLarty-Lopes re- His treatment, in 2007, included Fuzeon—two ceived an online message, for instance, after the injections daily. CNN appearance from an 82-year-old woman. “I hated those damn shots. They were horri- She wrote: “I saw your interview on CNN and bly painful and left huge welts on my body,” I like to educate myself on things I don’t know McLarty-Lopes said. “But after two weeks [using anything about.” Fuzeon], I was vastly improved. “That kind of blew me away,” McLarty-Lopes “Fuzeon saved my life.” said. He was on Fuzeon for eight months. “I can’t think of anything better to be known Also during his battle with HIV-AIDS, McLarty- for, to have a lasting legacy through my blog. Lopes has spent time at Common Ground in At- I’m very honored that people can look back lanta, a support-group for positive people, those on things that I’ve gone through and gain infected or affected by the disease. He was one strength. of the few Caucasians in the group and definitely “All I’m trying to do is spread the word that the youngest. Still, “I found wisdom and guid- there’s nothing to be fearful of [by having HIV- ance through these people who had had [HIV AIDS], there’s nothing to be ashamed of—and I or AIDS] for 15- or 20-years. I connected with don’t care who you are, you’re never alone. them on a deep level. They really inspired me, “I didn’t expect to be a voice for anyone particularly to keep up with my blog.” but myself. Being told that you have HIV and/ And he’s doing just that, always toting his or AIDS probably is the most depressing news simple yet powerful message: Knowledge is that you’ll ever hear. Hopefully my blog will, or power. Nothing is ever gained by being silent. might, help one person.” “The blog has taken a turn from being a tool McLarty-Lopes has been living in suburban for keeping my family and friends informed in Prospect Heights since May, and the Chicago my overall well-being to being a voice for peo- area for almost three years. He is a personal ple, [including] those who are afraid to come chef for a gay Lakeview couple, and, since Sept. out about their status,” he said. 2, 2008, has been married to Chad Toland, 30, a civilian store clerk at the Great Lakes Naval To read McLarty-Lopes’ blog, go to: Base. Toland also is HIV-positive. http://www.stillarriving.blogspot.com/ “I’m now about as healthy as ever, but the Also see: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/ past 10 years, yeah, it’s been hell,” McLarty- video/health/2011/06/15/nr.changing.face. The AIDS ribbon tattoo on James McLarty-Lopes’ leg. Lopes said. of.hiv.cnn?iref=allsearch WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 19

Wady Guzman: A design for change

By Ross Forman

Wady Guzman spent five years performing for the Fun Facts: Triton Troupers Circus, a show based out of Tri- Age: 32 ton College that has been performing annually Lives in: Schiller Park since 1972. He can still juggle five pins and has Dating: Henry Melendez, 25 walked a high wire. Job title: Graphic designer and web content co- That gig ended in 2005, but he’s still multi-tal- ordinator, AIDS Foundation of Chicago ented, multi-dimensional and award-winning. Born in: Guadalajara Guzman has been working for the AIDS Foun- Living in Chicago: Past 16 years dation of Chicago for three years, where he High School: East Leyden, Class of 1996 designed the brochure that won the “Run Walk College: University of Illinois-Chicago, Class of Ride Pacesetter Award” for Best 2001 Recruitment Brochure 2010. Plus, it was just Wady: Has Lebanese origin and means, water be- announced that the female condom website ing born. Wady Guzman (left) and his partner Henry Melendez. ringonit.org received the Silver Communicator Heritage: Mexican Award for both “Best Health Website” and the Hobbies: Music, playing Angry Birds on his iP- “Best Visual Appeal” on the 2011 Communicator hone and is now training with the Team To End Awards, presented by the AIDS (T2) for a triathlon International Academy of the Visual Arts. “It’s pretty exciting,” Guzman said of the awards he’s won. “I was pretty surprised to win the [2010] national award. When I was told [I had won,] I was shocked. It’s really exciting winning that award because 2010 was the first year of the [endurance-training] program. That award truly validated my work.” Guzman’s handy work at the computer is ever- present within AFC and its endurance-training program, the Team To End AIDS (T2). Even the T2 programs in Los Angeles, Houston and Wash- ington, D.C., are using Guzman’s work. “It’s great seeing ads [that I designed] on billboards in Los Angeles,” he said, smiling. “It’s great to see ads that I designed are moving people to make a change and be part of the program. It’s very satisfying.” Guzman’s graphical work has been spotted around town by his friends—and they usually take a picture of it, then post on his Facebook wall. “It’s flattering,” Guzman said. Guzman last year spotted one of his ads at a bus shelter while driving near 47th and Ash- land—a neighborhood he lived in about 17 years ago. “Back then, I never thought I’d have designed something that would be so prominently displayed, promoted in the neighborhood.” Guzman also is the host for Wild Thursdays at Victor Hotel, for the longest-running 18-and- over gay night. “I juggle a lot these days—AFC, the [Thursday] club night, my triathlon training, my boyfriend and more … just like my time in the circus,” Guzman said. “I came to AFC when I learned that a lot of my friends were HIV-positive. I’m negative, but have become so invested in the fight against Images that Guzman has designed for HIV and AIDS. People need to be up in arms, AFC brochures and websites. wanting to help, wanting to make a difference.” Like Guzman is.

New Vision of Hope’s gala Sat., July 16 will be at Lacuna, 2150 S. Canalport. Honorees are Illinois Sen. New Vision of Hope’s Jacqueline Collins, Sanford E. Gaylord and Yaa Simpson. There will be food, drinks, entertainment, dancing, silent auction, live auction and a panel discus- gala July 16 sion with people living with HIV and the agency’s HIV/AIDS prevention partners. Panelists are David Robertson, Marilyn McBride and Ida B. Smith. Tickets are $75, with free parking. Call (773) 600-4851. See http://www.newvisionofhope.org/ 20 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES VIEWPOINTs WINDY CITY on weekends, to patrol for anti-gay harassment and violence. TIMES The Chicago Anti-Bashing Network (CABN, now VOL. 26 No. 40, July 13, 2011 TRACY the Gay Liberation Network) was formed out of The combined forces of Windy City Times, founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, BAIM such violence in the late 1990s. When Matthew founded May 1987. Shepard was killed in Wyoming, Chicagoans Paul Adams and Andy Thayer had already been plan- PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR ning an anti-violence march here (due to local Tracy Baim attacks on gays), and it turned into both a pro- ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky test and a memorial to Shepard and Chicagoans MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis Violence and lost to violence. BUSINESS MANAGER Meghan Streit Here’s a Windy City Times report Oct. 9, 2002 DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright about the fourth annual CABN march: “A crowd ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson outrage: SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGERS: Terri Klinsky, Amy of roughly 400 gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgen- Matheny, Kirk Williamson, Dave Ouano, Kirk Smid der and straight allies marched from Roscoe and PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Cynthia Holmes Déjà vu all Halsted, north on Belmont, east on Broadway to NIGHTSPOTS MANAGING EDITOR Kirk Williamson Addison to protest more than 250 transgender NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 Ron Cayot was shot three times in the abdo- SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Rex Wockner, Marie over again and gender-variant slayings in recent years.” men and neck in 1992. He was coming out of J. Kuda, David Byrne, Tony Peregrin, Lisa Keen, There have been dozens upon dozens of anti- a gay bar on Halsted and the attackers were Yasmin Nair, Kate Sosin Lakeview’s Boystown only started to be known LGBT violence marches, demonstrations, town THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan in a car and yelled anti-gay comments. Cayot, as a gay destination in the early 1980s, when halls and community meetings on violence in CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight, Jr. who was unable to speak normally after the BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair more gay bars and businesses opened along Hal- Chicago in the past three decades. attack (he is pictured here speaking thru a ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS sted. The big problem at that time was “straight” More recently, Windy City Times reported in device in his neck), attended several anti- Mary Shen Barnidge, Steve Warren, Lawrence young men coming into the area to target the Aug. 19, 2009, about a response to violence in Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Jerry Nunn, violence marches and events and died several “fags.” The targets were not even always gay— Boystown, when about 200 neighborhood resi- Alicia Wilson, Jonathan Abarbanel years later. Photo by Tracy Baim COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Jorjet they just had to look “different.” dents and business owners attended the CAPS There were several high-profile attacks in the Harper, Lee Lynch, Tully Satre, Lisa Keen, Charlsie 2331 (Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy) Dewey, Michael Knipp, Lisa Klein, Joe Erbentraut, area over the years, and some of these sparked meeting at Nookies’ Tree: “Their collective frus- especially for late at night operations. Carrie Maxwell, Billy Masters, Chuck Colbert, Micki community outrage and response. tration is the result of a string of violent attacks —There need to be more, not fewer, resources Leventhal, Sarah Toce, Erica Demarest, Dana Rudolph, Sally Parsons, Emmanuel Garcia However, the more recent crime wave in Boys- that have plagued Boystown in recent months.” and services for LGBT youth and young adults town is not as easily categorized. Some are eco- SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Kat Fitzgerald, Mel Flash forward to the July 6, 2011, CAPS meet- coming into the area as a safe haven. Some of Ferrand, Hal Baim, Steve Starr, Emmanuel Garcia, nomic crimes. Some are hate crimes. Yet others ing in Lakeview, with an overflowing crowd these youth are homeless and have no safe place Dave Ouano, Tim Carroll seem caused by a class and race warfare that is still trying to solve the same complex problems to go. Some community groups do a great job of CIRCULATION pitting gay vs. gay. that have no simple solutions. All the strate- helping, but they need more funds to provide CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, What is not new is our community responding gies above probably worked to some extent, but 24-hour resources including LGBT shelters, job to violence. Sue and Victor they are always difficult to maintain momentum. training, and more. Bonnie Wade is doing won- WEB HOSTING: LoveYourWebsite.com (lead pro- On April 2, 1977, popular gay bartender Frank Imagine if all the people at the July 6 CAPS derful work trying to get LGBT kids connected grammer: Martie Marro) M. Rodde was brutally murdered. He was not the meeting actually attended every CAPS meeting, with LGBT foster parents. Help can also can be first or the last, but somehow his murder sparked joined their neighborhood watch, and truly part- provided through satellite services, not just in change. Within weeks, the Frank M. Rodde Fund Copyright 2011 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media nered with police on an ongoing basis. Lakeview, so youth do not have to travel so far Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back was established, with the goal of creating a gay Here are a few suggestions to go along with away from home for care—but all youth should issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). and lesbian community center. That dream was Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, the many that have been proposed. These obvi- be welcome at the Center. and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and realized in 1985, when the 3223-3229 N. Shef- ously would be good in any area of the city; —The Pink Angels were a great idea. They no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. field property was purchased and became the All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy Andersonville should take care to watch what is were not alternate police and had no author- City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned Rodde Lesbian and Gay Community Center of happening in Boystown, given the increase in ity, but their presence was helpful, including on for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing Chicago. and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, bars and restaurants in that area. reporting crimes. The creation of such a group cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own Rodde Center eventually folded in the early —Many college campuses have emergency can be focused on the peak times of problems— and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City 1990s due to economic problems, but the Cen- Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of phones/alert systems at regular geographic in- during warm weather and on weekends later at a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy ter on Halsted filled that void in 2007 when it tervals; Boystown should have these available night (especially on holiday weekends). City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the sexual orientation of such person or organization. While opened at the corner of Halsted and Waveland. at least once a block, including on side streets. —Also, of course, additional police resources Ironically, some of the people outraged at the re- we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make More lighting should also be installed on side should be in the area during peak times, includ- this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept cent community violence are blaming the Center streets and alleys. ing horse, foot and bike patrols. responsibility for advertising claims. for the problems of youth roaming the streets. How to pay for all of this? Well, it is in the (773) 871-7610 FAX (773) 871-7609 e-mail: [email protected] What was built as a safe haven for people from interests of the residents, businesses, and those all over the Chicago area, including LGBT youth, coming into the area to provide for a safer com- www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com is now blamed for the recent crime incidents. munity. There used to be extensive fundraising radio: WindyCityQueercast.com Rodde was not a unique or powerful man. He at all of the bars for a variety of causes. Dol- video: QueerTVNetwork.com was not a political leader or well known to the lar tag nights ended up raising enough to build general community. However, his vicious murder the Rodde Center, fund AIDS groups and much WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP, in 1977 was one of those important “lines in the 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640 more. U.S.A sand” that Chicago LGBTs have drawn over the If everyone that benefits from Lakeview was (MAILING ADDRESS ONLY) years. Like Anita Bryant’s Chicago performance, asked to chip in just a little (bars, restaurants, the onset of AIDS, the police raid on Carol’s banks, shops, the Cubs, citizens, etc.), and if a Windy City Times Deadline every Wednesday. Speakeasy, or the shooting of Ron Cayot when Nightspots Deadline Wednesday prior to street date. portion of the money made from the Pride Fest, OUT! Resource Guide ONLINE he was leaving a gay bar on Halsted, certain Pride Parade and Market Days went to such a www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com events created major turning points in the local fund, it would not be hard to pay for some of www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com community. the above ideas. Again, the focus can be on the www.WindyCityQueercast.com www.QueerTVNetwork.com The response to violence in Chicago has taken Frank Rodde, pictured here at Chicago Pride peak times of crime. many forms. What is interesting in the debate about “taking in the 1970s, was a bartender who was bru- “Windy City Media Group generated In the 1970s and 1980s, lesbians were promi- tally murdered on April 2, 1977. His death back Boystown” is that most of the people who nent among the women’s Take Back the Night enormous interest among their readers motivated the Tavern Guild, an alliance of gay come to Halsted bars and restaurants at night in this year’s LGBT Consumer Index marches across the country, including in Chi- bar employees, to raise funds to open a com- are not from the area. That includes middle-class cago. Survey. Out of approximately 100 munity center named after Rodde in the mid white gays from the suburbs, tourists in town print and online media partners who Chicago’s South and West sides have seen an- 1980s. Photo from the GayLife archives. for the weekend, couples on date nights, bach- ti-violence marches over the decades, including participated in the survey, Windy elorette parties, Cubs fans and LGBT youth. City was the best performing regional ones focused on the African-American gay com- —People make fun of the whistle campaigns, Boystown ceased being a primarily gay residen- media in the U.S. Only survey partners munity. but they can be useful and can also be a re- tial area more than a decade ago, even before with a nationwide footprint were Grant Ford, founder of GayLife newspaper in minder for people to be careful. the rainbow pylons were installed. In fact, those able to generate a greater number of the 1970s, remembers that late in that decade —Try not to walk alone whenever possible. pylons were criticized by some as unnecessary in responses.” —David Marshall, Research he helped distribute whistles for people to use —The Halsted nightlife businesses should of- 1998, when they were announced, because the Director, Community Marketing, Inc. in case they were a crime victim, or a witness fer extra security, with someone posted outside area had become so straight even back then. to a crime, including prostitution. Whistles were of the bar as well as an extra security person on What Boystown is in 2011 is a heavily LGBT distributed in later years by Horizons (now the hand to escort people to their car or a cab, if destination entertainment area. It needs to be Center on Halsted), police and activist groups. requested. treated as such. No one “owns” Boystown, and In 1991, again in response to anti-gay attacks, —Additional live camera feeds to the police. we will all benefit by treating each other not as a gay Guardian Angels-style protection group, In the past there have been privacy concerns “us” vs. “them,” or “outsiders” vs. “insiders.” The Pink Angels, was started by Alyn Toler. It about this, but if the community is in favor of The question still remains unanswered: Can we operated for several years in Lakeview, with LG- this, the option should be seriously considered, all get along? BTs walking the streets late at night, especially WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 21 GOINGS-ON WINDY CITY TIMES’ ENTERTAINMENT SECTION

Photo by Jan Ellen Graves ‘FACE’ TIME That Face is one of the theatrical productions reviewed this week. See page 25. THEATER TRAVEL SPORTS Singing the ‘Blues.’ Pitt player. Forced out. Page 25. Page 36. Page 42.

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loss that creates a sense of vacancy. John Cart- ments. wright explores social media and the effects it Thodos Dance Chicago presents New Dances Dancin’ Feats has on connectedness and political movements, 2011 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 for better or for worse, and is set to music by N Dearborn, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 29-30, Sufjan Stevens. and 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Tickets ($10-$35) By Alicia Wilson will feature new pieces by guest choreographers Brian Hare’s work looks at the number three or more information are available by visiting featuring Reggie Wilson, founder and artistic through a dark and highly athletic lens, set to http://www.thodosdancechicago.org/ or calling This month’s column features a common thread director of Fist and Heel Performance Group in music from Linkin Park and Clint Mansell. An in- 312-337-6543. of the intersection of music and movement. New York, and Theo Jamison, who is one of the timate yet theatrical work from Josh Manculich Produce, a four-part dance and music experi- While not mutually exclusive to each other, both original Katherine Dunham Dancers in East St. portrays the craft of carrying while asking if car- ment, sets out to challenge aesthetic and begin sound and dance complement and enhance one Louis and is now program director for Southern rying inhibits or asks for more. Michael McDon- dialogue between artists and the audience. Cu- to the other. Taking a step back and examining Illinois University/East St. Louis Center for the ald presents a recollection of memories through rated by Wisconsin musician Timothy Russell and the relationship between these two elements can Performing Arts. movement, set to the music of Danish composer Chicago-based dance artist Lauren Warnecke, be a road of discovery and new ideas for artists. Muntu Dance Theater will present “This Far by Peder. The work “Exurgency,” choreographed by this festival of sorts will feature work by Andrea Check out these performances that celebrate, Faith” at The Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Mollie Mock and Jeremy Blair, explores the indi- Cerniglia/ Drop Shift Dance, Jenna Dillon, Sarah challenge assumptions and invite conversation 205 E. Randolph, 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 16. vidual’s choice of path and voice throughout the Rabbers, The Exponential, Fayth Caruso, Existen- into the world of experimental relationships be- Tickets ($15-$175) or more information are game of life. Jessica Miller-Tomlinson’s choreo- tialPilot, Sam Hertz and Sid Yiddish/ Candystore tween two types of expressive art. available by visiting http://www.harristheater- graphic work, “In Tongues,” is inspired by and Henchmen. Founded in 1972, Muntu Dance Theater of chicago.org or calling 312-334-7777. is set to music from the band Talking Heads and Produce will be presented at The Fasseas Chicago preserves traditional African dance Thodos Dance Chicago will present its 11th lead singer David Bryne. A classical flair comes Whitebox at The Drucker Center, 1535 N. Day- while creating new works that build on African, annual New Dances series. Nine new works will from choreographer Wade Schaaf, as he brings a ton, 8 p.m. July 8, 22 and 29, and 6 p.m. July Caribbean and African-American cultural tradi- be presented, creating a well-rounded show work to the stage inspired by a piano concerto. 15. Tickets ($8 a show or $30 series pass) and tions. The word “Muntu” comes from the Bantu that explores a variety of topics through kines- Jackie Stewart’s work, entitled “The Art of Ice more information are available at http://pro- language and translates as “the essence of hu- thetic movements. Guest choreographer Rebecca Cream,” explores one’s perception of a specific ducedanceandmusic.tumblr.com or at the door. manity.” Lemme’s ensemble work expresses the idea of memory and dreams through vivid yet foggy mo- Muntu performs authentic and progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African-American dance, music and folklore, blending together long-standing traditions of movement and music. According to the Produce. history found on the company’s website, Muntu Photos by carefully researches the cultural and historical Lauren Warnecke significance of the dances and the societies from which they originate. As a result, it is more than just a performing company; it also associates itself as a company of teachers—what it feels is an essential element to the perpetuation of any art form and results in an accurate transmittal of movement to audiences. Muntu will present an evening of work at the Harris Theater that celebrates the resiliency of the human spirit. Entitled “This Far by Faith,” the theme across the dances is one of personal and collective experiences, creating vignettes that express a common will to keep moving forward despite difficult circumstances. 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As if this wasn’t steamy enough, Oscar Wilde— THEATER REVIEW gance from Sean Parris), the surviving brother Salomé Victorian London’s poster-boy for the so-called of a man killed by Lucy. Playwright: Oscar Wilde “fleshly school of poetry”—embellishes his ac- A Girl with Sun It’s this larger cast that marks the differ- At: National Pastime Theater count of the events with description heaping ences between A Steady Rain and A Girl with in the Old Speakeasy, 4139 N. Broadway in Her Eyes Sun in Her Eyes, despite similarities in look the sensual upon the already sensational. The Playwright: Joshua Rollins Phone: 773-327-7077;$20 and feel. Huff’s two cops narrate all action play opens with servants loitering on the ter- At: Pine Box Theatre at The Runs through: Aug. 6 and describe the other characters, while Rol- race, eavesdropping on the revels and gleefully Second Stage, 3408 N. Sheffield lins shows all the characters and most of the anticipating scandal erupting before the night’s Tickets: http://www. BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE actions. The result isn’t as deep or strong or end. Later, Salomé croons amorously to the pineboxtheater.org; $35 single-minded as A Steady Rain. Joshua Rol- Caravaggio-esque prophet, who is then forced Runs through: Aug. 7 Scholars can gloss over many of the Bible’s rac- to physically repel his seducer. Herod ogles his lins’s play is much more like a TV cop show, ier chapters, but there’s no censoring the lurid with several underwritten or unimportant nymphet stepchild through a haze of priapic BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL circumstances surrounding the untimely death roles. One is likely to feel drawn more strong- sweat during the ecstatic corybanting that is her of a top New Testament celebrity. Consider its ly to one story line or relationship than the “Dance of the Seven Veils”, and when its per- A Girl with Sun in Her Eyes could be this premise: King Herod, who has assumed rule over others, and wonder why Rollins didn’t focus petrator names her fee, the catalogue of riches year’s hit cop play, like 2008’s A Steady Rain Judea after committing regicide on his brother on that one. We never learn as much as we the reluctant monarch offers her in its place (which ended on Broadway with Daniel Craig and marrying the latter’s widow, now lusts after want to know about Landy and Lucy, nor does conjures word-pictures to intoxicate our verbal and Hugh Jackman). Like Keith Huff’s hit, this his teenage niece, Salomé, who prefers to flirt Rollins go deeply into the tension between sensibilities. gritty new play is an increasingly tense good- with the street preacher temporarily detained Landy and Goggins over Lucy (who’s recently The artists of National Pastime Theater are cop/bad-cop story set chiefly in the barren in the palace dungeon for slandering the royal returned to Vice after time off), nor the un- long acclimated to the risks of fitting epic spec- holding room of a local precinct. Steve Pick- family. When Iokanaan—nom de drame of the spoken understanding that arises between tacle to the close quarters of the Old Speak- ering is all-too-convincing as the sweating, scriptures’ John the Baptist—spurns her ad- the perps. Cop-procedural fanatics also might easy’s storefront. Fortunately, director Laurence menacing brutal bad cop Landy, while Karen vances, she offers to perform an erotic dance for question how some things go down. Bryan and his designers have looked to Aubrey Aldridge plays the far-more-sympathetic good her uncle’s party guests, afterward demanding as Beardley’s contemporary illustrations for their visual cues: Joe Loffing’s shadowy lighting and JJ Porterfield’s evocative sound design lend an atmosphere of cosmic mystery to a wholly-inte- grated stage picture reflecting conceptual unity rarely seen on the off-loop circuit. The actors A Girl with likewise immerse themselves in the formal rigor Sun in of their ancient world—even as Joshua Harris Her Eyes. and Rebecca Wolfe bare it all in service of their Photo by personae—to render Wilde’s flowery speech at Heather Stumpf once accessible and ornamental, generating tension and suspense culminating in the grisly climax when simmering passions burst forth in a triumph of obsessive desire. Salomé is the centerpiece of National Pastime’s annual Naked July: Art Stripped Down festival, whose 2011 roster includes the Living Canvas dancers, the Beast Women vaudeville troupe, David Bettino and Kaitlin Chin in Salomé. Pic weekly midnight film showings, a gallery exhibit Then again, Rollins’ intention never was to by Gia Photography and a lobby bar serving “Naked Grape” wine. cop Goggins, with the focus and quiet author- write the perfect cop drama. He explains in a ity she so often brings to roles. program note that he’s really attempting to However, Goggins is the third side of a tri- explore choices we make, often in “horrible angle between Landy and Lucy, another cop situations,” and how even a small change in on the vice squad posing as a hooker, who’s circumstances might substantially change the “★★★★ THIS INFECTIOUS NEW MUSICAL COULD GET crossed the line to entrapment and vigilan- consequences. Along the way—almost as col- tism. The play’s tension is in the relationship lateral dramatic damage—he explores collu- ” between Landy and Lucy (Audrey Francis cast- BELLY LAUGHS FROM A CORPSE sion, deception, brutality and the exercise of —Time Out Chicago ing a very dangerous aura), which is slowly power. That being said, Rollins’ work is more revealed. We also meet two perps who’ve had than good enough to make quite a crackling “ the misfortune to fall prey, in a way, to Landy show, especially with this cast and staged DELIVERS FUN TO DIE FOR… and Lucy: married father William (the totally with conviction and economy by Matt Miller. TWO ACTOR�SINGERS AND ACE MUSICIANS” believable Vincent Teninty), who’s entrapped —Chicago Sun-Times It’s a good rebirth for Pine Box after a three- by Lucy at a strip club, and Darnel (nice arro- “ year hiatus. NOT TO BE MISSED TICK THESE TWO PROS � ETS NEVER MISS A BEAT” �� —Northwest Indiana Times “EXUBERANT ” —Chicagocritic.com SPOTLIGHT “WOULD NO DOUBT MAKE MEL BROOKS GIGGLE Find out how a troupe of theater and sound artists interpret the Windy City when Chicago Shakespeare ” Theater’s World’s Stage Series hosts the North Ameri- GIDDILY—New City can debut of en route by the Australian company one step at a time like this. Bring your mobile phones to guide your group along a specially devised journey “ through Chicago’s streetscapes. Chicago performances A CAMPY NEW of en route are presented by Chicago Shakespeare WHODUNIT” Theater, one step at a time like this and Richard Jor- —Chicago Tribune dan Productions, Ltd in association with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture. Tickets are $35 for performances at departure times at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays now through Aug. EXTENDED BY 13. At least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure POPULAR DEMAND! time, audience members receive a text message. Call ! #'##$ 312-595-5600 or visit http://www.chicagoshakes. eeeQVWQOU]aVOYSaQ][ com. Photo illustration by Kiron Robinson WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 25 THEATER REVIEW THEATER REVIEW The All New That Face. That Face Photo by Original Playwright: Polly Stenham Jan Ellen At: Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Graves Tribute to the Phone: 773-728-7529; $25-$27 Blues Brothers Runs through: Aug. 14 Playwright: Various composers At: Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress BY SCOTT C. MORGAN Phone: 800-982-2787; $25-$55 including an onstage urination scene toward Runs through: July 24 It has taken an unconscionably long time the end). However, Stenham creates plenty of for Polly Stenham’s That Face to make it to compelling drama as she shows two teenagers BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE Chicago. Stenham’s 2007 drama generated who are in over their heads in taking care of loads of publicity when it debuted at Lon- their moody mother. It almost could have been a scene from the Blues don’s Royal Court Theatre, in part because she Director Michael Colucci’s intimate produc- Brothers chronicles: touring musicals—especial- was 19 years old at the time. tion for Redtwist largely succeeds with strong ly “tribute” revues arriving with a ready-made Another aspect of That Face that many and visceral performances—except in the fan base—typically play big rooms. Rhythm- class-conscious British critics commented on case of Jacqueline Grandt as Martha. and-Blues is an intimate genre, however, rely- was the fact that Stenham chose to focus on On one hand it’s good that Grandt doesn’t ing for its dynamic on the exuberance generated a wealthy family whose wretched lives were overplay the drunkenness. However, Grandt by proximity transforming both performer and falling apart. The Chicago premiere of That really could have played things bigger, espe- audience into participants. The Auditorium The- Face at Redtwist Theatre is a socioeconomic cially when we come to see how passive-ag- atre being better-suited to formal concerts— contrast to its other repertory show, an ex- gressively destructive Martha can be. (It also and only half-full on this night, to boot—even tension of Tracy Letts’ Bug, but the issues would have helped if Grandt’s British accent with full-up downstage lights blurring the line dredged up by Stenham are similarly disturb- didn’t evaporate five minutes into the play.) between stage and spectators, the setting made The All New Original Tribute to the Blues ing. Nick Vidal and Rae Gray make for a dynamic for a slow start to the evening. Brothers. Photo by Dan Rest That Face focuses on 19-year-old dropout brother and sister team of an over-stressed The Blues Brothers, for the unenlightened, are Henry, who has been taking care of his al- Henry and very practical Mia, while Lindsay a pair of fictional African-American vocalists Victoria Goddard channeled Aretha Franklin on coholic and prescription drug-addled mother, Leopold is a particularly nasty piece of work created in 1978 by white, middle-class actors “Respect,” two young women in the eighth row Martha (who probably has mental-health is- as Mia’s hazing co-conspirator, Izzy. Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi for what began raised their hands in affirmation, thereby strik- sues, too). There’s a disturbing hint that the Andrew J. Pond shows plenty of indigna- as comedy, but sparked an R & B revival tran- ing down the fourth wall as well. The second two have been involved in an incestuous re- tion as Hugh, appropriately getting very little scending demographic barriers (much as, de- set saw our heroes and their cohorts parading lationship, since Martha constantly dotes on remorse in the process. Page Weaver under- cades earlier, English bands made “race” music on the apron in a display of altar-call athletics her son as her “little Russian soldier.” standably gets plenty of audience sympathy safe for audiophiles of Caucasian Persuasion while playgoers chair-danced with gleeful gusto, Henry’s sister, Mia, comes home from board- as the largely silent hazing victim, Alice. the world over). Paying homage to the legend later joining eagerly in the call-and-response for ing school following an ugly hazing incident With so much dysfunction happening on springing therefrom are Brad Henshaw and Fargas’ suave white-tie-and-tails “Minnie The gone wrong. That prompts their father, Hugh, stage, That Face isn’t exactly the kind of Daniel Fletcher—”Joliet Jake” and brother El- Moocher” and happily hand-jiving for a competi- to leave his new family and career in Hong show to see if you need a pick-me-up from wood, respectively—backed by a trio of leggy tive singalong on “Flip, Flop, And Fly.” (We get Kong to deal with the family he essentially a hard day at work. But aside from one key “Bluettes” (who apparently don’t rate playbill to catch our breath during a delicate—almost disposed of back in the United Kingdom. performance, Redtwist shows how its actors bios—a mistake that should be corrected imme- churchly—”Under the Boardwalk”.) Like many young playwrights, Stenham goes are great at stirring up the depths of their diately), a single utility player, and instrumen- It’s about the music, you see. Henshaw a bit overboard in ratcheting up the depravity characters’ demons and tough situations. talists scattered so far apart on the huge stage and Fletcher’s American accents may not be of her often very unlikable characters (even that you want to issue them semaphore flags, Bronzeville yet, but their unswerving immersion with historical cachet provided by Superfly-era in their fantasy universe cannot be faulted. A star, Antonio Fargas. little home-town help is all they need now to Did the visitors from the U.K. triumph over ad- turn a snooty Loop venue into a smoky South versity? Hey, this is a Blues Brothers story we’re Side storefront. talkin’ here! Deep into the first set, as Bluette

CRITICS’ PICKS Teatro Vista “I was hoping to turning 21 get a library card.” The Homosexuals, About Face Theatre at Teatro Vista, Chicago’s largest non-profit the Biograph, through July 24. This produc- Equity Latino theater company, will hold its tion focuses on a decade in the life of a 21st anniversary Saturday, July 30, 6:30- once-naive young gay man, told via two- 10 p.m. at the National Museum of Mexican “Good for you, dear. person flashbacks through friends and lov- Art, 1852 W. 19th. I think a lot of people ers. Philip Dawkins’s serio-comic world pre- There will be food, drinks, museum ex- ﬁgure, ‘Why bother? miere is smart writing, and is well-acted. hibits, a raffle, music, dancing and a sneak- I’m just going to die JA peek preview of the plays that will be part anyway.’” A Girl With Sun In Her Eyes, Pine Box of Teatro Vista’s upcoming 2011-2012 sea- Theatre at the Second Stage, through Aug. son. 7. What was only talked about in A Steady Tickets are $30-$100; visit http://www. Rain is depicted with relentless crime-noir teatrovista.org or call 312-666-4659. cynicism in this world premiere thriller, and we hang on its every gritty twist and turn. MSB ‘An Evening with The Women, Circle Theatre, through Aug. About Face’ 14. Clare Booth Luce’s classic and very catty 1936 comedy featuring an all-women cast July 28 is essential Gay 101 cultural viewing. Circle About Face Theatre presents “An Evening Theatre provides a fine opportunity to see with About Face Youth Theatre: A Benefit the unsanitized original play. SCM Performance and Reception” Thursday, July Yellow Face, Silk Road Theatre Project, 28, at 7 p.m. at The Victory Gardens Rich- through July 17. David Henry Hwang’s ard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln. ethnographic twist on the old tale of The The evening, benefiting About Face Youth Emperor’s New Clothes makes for savage Theatre, will kick-off with a cocktail recep- satire and insightful arguments ultimately tion and hors d’oeuvres. At 8 p.m., mem- championing the all-American tradition of bers of the youth theatre will present a self-reinvention. MSB showcase of scenes developed during their summer workshop. —By Abarbanel, Barnidge Tickets cost $100 and are available at and Morgan http://www.aboutfacetheatre.com. 26 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES NUNN ON ONE: THEATER Talking with lesbian members of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO’

enough spectacular things that happen for the adults and enough silliness and silly characters for the kids. It is really great for parents to take their young ones but everyone will enjoy it. WCT: How is it different than other Cirque shows? MG: The thing that strikes me the most is that in this show there is no human character por- trayed, it is all insects. MM: I would say that it is not as dark as a lot of the Cirque shows. This one is bright and uplifting. MG: It is very colorful and very happy. MM: It’s a joyful love story. WCT: So it’s a good summer show? BY JERRY NUNN MG: It is a summer show but also very good in the winter to go and see since it is so bright. Cirque du Soleil returns to Chicago with OVO a WCT: What can audiences expect to see as show about the world of insects. OVO translates far as tricks? to “egg” in English from Portuguese and that is MG: We have nine different acrobatic acts. where the plot begins, as an egg appears among They are all amazing from trapeze to trampoline Michelle Matlock (left) and Marjon van Grunsven of Cirque du Soleil’s OVO. Photos courtesy of the insects. There is also a love story involving acts. OSA Images the ladybug, played by Michelle Matlock. Windy MM: We have contortionists… City Times sat down to talk with her and Marjon MG: …High wire… them together to create the show from the set MG: I was at first but now we are in it and it’s van Grunsven, the artistic director—both are MM: Hand balancing, foot juggling… designer to the composer. our life, our family and what we know. There is out lesbians. WCT: So quite a variety. Are there singers? Deborah became part of that process of choos- not a day that goes by that I think it is great Windy City Times: Hello, ladies. I just saw a MG: Yes. We have one. Her name is Marie- ing who she wants to work with, so there were to work for the circus. You see the big top and sneak peek at the Notebaert Nature Museum Claude and she is a cockroach. She has a won- a lot of Brazilians involved. A cricket can jump it is just incredible. You hear the audience and this morning. derful, beautiful, soft voice. three times its own height so she thought that roaring applauses. It is just fantastic. Marjon van Grunsven: It was really early but WCT: Is she a Canadian cockroach? is great for a Cirque show. She was able to get WCT: Where do you go after Chicago? lots of fun. MG: Yes. acrobats that can actually do that. It was fun MG: We go on to Calgary, Mexico City and Port- Michelle Matlock: There were many cute chil- WCT: How was the show created? to work with that idea. For the ladybug she was land—and then to Australia after that. dren. MG: Our show was created and opened in 2009 very clear about what she wanted there right, WCT: Is it hard traveling and being away WCT: Is it a kid’s show? in Montreal. The creation process started a few Michelle? from partners? MG: It wasn’t when it was created, but turned years before that. Deborah Colker from Brazil MM: Yeah, she had a very definite vision of MG: It is and it isn’t. We travel with about into a family show. created our show. Chantal Tremblay, director of what she wanted with her being the romantic in 126 people that is our community. We have 54 MM: It is very much a family show. There are creation, found all these people and brought the show. She was very content with herself but people in the cast. That is a big chunk of the hadn’t found that love. She was the only one of 126. We live together so some of find mates on her type of insect but looking for love. tour or travel with their partners and children. MG: And she finds it. We have 24 little children right now. WCT: Don’t spoil the ending! [All laugh.] WCT: Really? What does a ladybug look for in the world? MG: It is really a story about love and life. There are no manbugs… They weren’t all born in those two years that we MM: Well, it turns out that there is, but her started but there are actually a few that were love interest is a fly. The character is called the conceived during our time on OVO. Foreigner. He arrives to this community of in- WCT: So it really is circus life. sects as a foreigner. He brings an egg that is MG: Yes. We have beautiful apartments. Peo- very valuable in our world. It is a symbol of life. ple tend to think we live behind the big top or He is very attractive in the way he moves and maybe in a caravan or something; that is not the looks. He is very appealing to the ladybug. It’s case. love at first sight. WCT: Anything else about the show? WCT: What is your background? MG: I highly recommend to come and see it. MM: I grew up in Washington state. Prior to It is a wonderful experience. It has a very beau- getting the Cirque gig, I was in New York for tiful and simple message. It is the message of about fifteen years. I am a classically trained love and life. Love each other, be happy, love actress that moved into the clowning world from yourself and especially have fun. Big Apple Circus to Circus Amok. I fell into it Give a standing ovation for OVO when it from writing my own plays and doing stuff like runs through Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Big that. I auditioned for Cirque and after five years Top, Grand Chapiteau, United Center, 1901 got called back for the ladybug role. W. Madison. Visit http://www.cirquedusoleil. WCT: For all of our ladybug fans out there, com for tickets and details. are you openly a lesbian? MM: I am. MG: Also, it would be cool to mention that Deborah Colker was the first female to create a Cirque show. That was really special, the first female Brazilian choreographer. WCT: What is your background, Marjon? MG: I was born and raised in Holland. I was trained as a professional jazz dancer. I moved to New York and lived there for almost 8 years. I started my own company there. I moved back to Europe and started my own production company there in Holland. I was called in 2007 by Cirque and they wanted an artistic director for Deliri- um. It was going to be a temporary assignment that became a permanent one. I always dreamed July 28 • Rosemont Theatre of working for Cirque ever since I saw their first Buy Tickets at JAMUSA.com • Rosemont Theatre Box Office show in 1992 in New York. It was a big blessing All Ticketmaster Outlets • 800-745-3000 • Online at ticketmaster.com to be asked to work with this company. Michelle Matlock (left) and some of the OVO WCT: Well, it has a huge reputation so I am www.dollypartonmusic.net ® cast. sure that could be intimidating. WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 27 fresh crawling thrills for discerning fans of the horror genre and was a big hit in theatres. The DVD doesn’t offer any deleted scenes but has KNIGHT some interesting behind the scenes featurettes that are worth exploring. AT —A certain little multimillion (or is it THE multibillion)-dollar cinematic franchise about a boy wizard and his compatriots battling evil MOVIES is finally coming to an end. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, starring the gay- friendly Daniel Radcliffe and company, is now in theatres. However, t the press screening happened after Windy City Times press deadline so By you’ll have to wait until next week to read my Richard review. Knight, Jr. Check out my archived reviews at http:// www.windycitymediagroup.com or http:// www.knightatthemovies.com. Readers can Beautiful leave feedback at the latter website.

Darling; Candy Darling with Andy Warhol. Image courtesy of Karen Durham Tabloid; notes Of related interest: long time community fave Judy Tenuta as a sus- Transgender pioneer Candy Darling—who came The Siskel is also screening Public Speaking, pected serial killing nun, out comedians Ant, to fame in Andy Warhol’s experimental films in Martin Scorsese’s delightfully entertaining por- Bruce Vilanch, porn star twink Paul Corrigan, the late ‘60s and early ‘70s and was the source trait of Manhattan-based writer and ranconteur and local fave drag performer Miss Foozie. The for Lou Reed’s rock-n-roll classic “Walk on the Fran Lebowitz (who also appears in Beautiful film, from writer-director Scott Grenke is having Wild Side”—is the fascinating subject of Beau- Darling). its world premiere on Saturday, July 16 at the tiful Darling, from filmmaker James Rasin (who Scorsese follows the openly gay Lebowitz Arcadia Theatre (105 E. Main) in St. Charles at hails from suburban Hinsdale). Rasin’s movie, around her usual haunts as she pontificates on 7pm. Cast and crew members will be on hand which debuted last fall at the Chicago Interna- a number of topics, offering her hilarious, co- for the screening and will attend an after party tional Film Festival, went on to win the fest’s gent, acidic opinions on everything from AIDS (separate admission ticket required) at the Chord best documentary prize. It’s getting a belated to smoker’s rights. In her Saville Row-tailored on Blues (106 S. Riverside) also in St. Charles. theatrical feature release in Chicago, at the suits; spouting out her razor-sharp insights; Advance tickets available at www.oshows.com Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State, on Friday, and bristling with impatience when encounter- —DVD release of note: Insidious—starring July 15. ing stupidity and vapidity, Lebowitz embodies hottie Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and charac- The gorgeous, blond Darling—with her whis- a “butch Dorothy Parker,” the apt description ter actress Lin Shaye (remember how great she pery, baby voice and ultra-feminine gestures the Village Voice’s Melissa Anderson gave to her. was in Hate Crime?)—is one of the year’s most (whose look was inspired by Kim Novak, who Originally broadcast on HBO, this is the film’s frightening films. Borrowing liberally from Pol- we see in vintage clips)—worked hard to keep Chicago theatrical premiere. tergeist, Paranormal Activity, The Amityville her star aloft once she found fame as one of Horror and a host of other fright flicks, this low Candy Darling. Photo from Karen Durham Warhol’s self-proclaimed “superstars” after years Joyce McKinney, the subject of Tabloid, fits budget little chiller nevertheless offers plenty of of trying to make it big in Manhattan. Starring neatly into documentarian Errol Morris’ usual roles in Warhol’s Flesh and Women in Revolt led cinematic gallery of wildly eccentric characters. to Darling’s being cast in a revival of Tennes- Back in the mid-’70s, McKinney, a former beau- see Williams’ play “Small Craft Warnings.” (One ty-contest winner, met and fell head over heels particularly interesting clip shows Williams and for a devout Mormon. When the man inexplicably Darling bantering backstage during the produc- disappeared, McKinney and friends, after track- tion.) ing him down in England, kidnapped him and “We’re on a quest. However, the role didn’t lead to Hollywood held him hostage at a remote location. There, Just because we don’t and mainstream success, Darling’s true ambi- McKinney removed the man’s “magic underwear” look like pilgrims tion. Mounting career disappointments led to and had sex with him multiple times. doesn’t mean we’re personal devastation when she was diagnosed Later, the man had McKinney arrested and— not pilgrims.” with leukemia, which would take her life in after a sensational trial which made the comely 1974. Darling, who we are told by friends and blond a tabloid sensation in London—she fled fellow performers lived full-time in her film-god- the country with a male companion. (This hap- dess persona, never gave in to despair and even pened after the supposedly virginal McKinney insisted photographer Peter Hujar take pictures was exposed in the media as a part-time prosti- of her on her deathbed. tute with experience as a dominatrix.) Decades Rasin tracks the meteoric rise and death of later, McKinney gleefully relishes her time on Darling with the help of James Newton, her camera as she relates her story and its aftermath longtime friend and one-time roommate. Dar- (which includes dog-cloning and more). Enter- ling’s mother gave Newton access to Darling’s taining but decidedly thinner than previous Mor- personal belongings after her death, and Rasin ris films, Tabloid is nevertheless worth checking makes good use of Newton’s cache. The result- out for those with a taste for the offbeat. The ing film—which mixes the priceless memorabilia on-camera participants include Utah-based gay (including rare footage of Candy in performance, activist Troy Williams, who is presented as an hanging out with Warhol, Dennis Hopper, and expert on Mormonism and whose rituals he ex- Jane Fonda, etc.); diary excerpts read by Chloe plains in a winning, tongue-in-cheek manner. Sevigny; and new interviews with Holly Wood- lawn, John Waters and other friends of the per- Film notes: former—is an expressive portrait of the young —At the height of his ambisexual, glitter man from Long Island once known as James rock fame in 1976, David Bowie made his film Slattery who left a singular legacy as Candy Dar- debut starring as the ultimate outsider in di- ling, the self-made creation. rector Nicholas Roeg’s fascinating (but rather Beautiful Darling is also a moving tribute to somnambulant) science-fiction cult favoriteThe the close friendship of Darling and Newton, Man Who Fell To Earth. Bowie portrays an alien whose memories of that friendship are poignant, who visits Earth to save his drought-stricken sharp and funny. (The film is bookended with planet but finds himself corrupted by our su- footage of Newton arranging for a final burial perficial culture and lust for filthy lucre instead. place for both Candy’s ashes and his mother’s.) This 35th-anniversary edition, opening—at the http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org Music Box, 3717 N. Southport, on Friday, July (Note: Brief portions of this review appeared 15—reinstates 20 minutes cut from the original in my interview with director James Raisin in an U.S. release. http://www.musicboxtheatre.com earlier issue of Windy City Times.) —Sister Mary is a gay themed horror comedy with music shot in Chicago in 2009 that stars 28 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES of the purpose of the book is debunking the $2,000. So really the book is about the ques- Local lesbian attorney idea that you have to be an expert before tions that you need to ask. So you can read my starting your business. book, figure out the questions you need to ask, CS: Yeah, that’s exactly right. You just get to make some headway, and then get some help. talks business and figure it out as you go along, and nobody really WCT: I have to say, all of this sounds a little knows anything. I’m definitely making a politi- daunting. cal argument in the book, in the story part about CS: Yes. It’s not to say that it isn’t difficult, dreams in new book what I think the effects of big business is on the but it is possible. It’s incredibly possible. BY KATE SOSIN entrepreneurial spirit. Part of what Gravity does WCT: You write that part of your reason for for Hap and Hazard is gives them permission and putting this book out was that you had been In attorney Coco Soodek’s imagination, two men tells them that it’s possible. Like most people serving others’ visions but not your own. Have toil away their lives and dreams in a greedy soap need somebody to validate their dreams, and you always wanted to write this book? maker’s corporate office. Hap and Hazard, the that’s what Gravity does for these two. CS: Not a legal book. I’ve always wanted to protagonists of Soodek’s first book, are likely WCT: Another reason that you wrote the write something and finish it and publish it. I characters for a comic in which big business is book is that you want to make information didn’t actually enjoy writing the book. I wanted the evil villain. that is usually costly in terms of legal fees to give the information away. That was what was In the case of Birth to Buyout: Law for the Life more accessible to people. How can we use more important to me. Cycle of Your Business, these disorganized dudes this book to save time and consequently WCT: Who do you want this book to reach? are simply guides through a detailed explana- money when we start a business? CS: I would really like it if women, and par- tion of business law and what it takes to strike CS: One of the things that is really important ticularly lesbians; we’re a pretty entrepreneur- out on your own. With help of their lesbian at- is to know when to ask the right questions. So ial lot, but I’d like to see our ranks increase. I torney, Gravity, these two stumble their way there’s a big problem that a lot of people who think that commercial power is political power through starting a new business with comically manufacture a product have, which is that they and political power is legal power. We have a lot Coco Soodek. Photo courtesy of Soodek little know-how. have it made and then they forget to figure out of catching up to do in terms of equality and Windy City Times caught up with Soodek to what they’re going to do with it once it is made. there’s no reason why we can’t do it. talk about why she wrote Birth to Buyout; how with a business lawyer. So now what you’ve got is a company that bud- Birth to Buyout can be purchased online at it might save entrepreneurial hopefuls time and WCT: And the business lawyer in the book is geted for manufacturing but not necessarily for most major booksellers. money; and why she wants other lesbians to modeled after a certain lesbian lawyer in real shipping and storage. read it. life? So one of the things that I say is that we re- Windy City Times: So I read the book, and I CS: Well, she is certainly the idealized me. ally need to ask these questions. Then, from the have to say I was surprised that I had a lot of WCT: Gravity does so much more in this business perspective, there are legal things that fun with it. I really like the story of Hap and book than I ever imagined business lawyers you need to be aware of at the very beginning of Hazard. How did you come up with the idea to do. Are business attorneys typically as in- the process, and they come in two flavors—one use them to explain business law? volved in helping clients start a business as is stuff that is empowering, and one is stuff that Coco Soodek: I don’t know. They just came to Gravity is here? is restricting. me. I was writing the book, and I thought I was CS: Oh sure. If somebody comes to us and WCT: You say that the book is not a substi- done. I was about a third of the way through, says, “What do we do? What do we do?, ” we tute for a lawyer. How can the book be used and I got bored. I figured well, if I’m bored, and absolutely do that—more than you would ever to supplement what a lawyer does? I think this stuff is really fun, how is everybody believe. CS: The thing is, if I say to you, “look, you have else going to be? So I decided to write two char- WCT: Something that I love about Hap and to know there are these regulations about how acters to tell the story. And the other thing is Hazard is that they are as bumbling as I would flammable your fabric can be,” now you know that I wanted to show what it was like to work be if I started a business. It seems like part that they’re there. If you find that out through Birth to Buyout, you found it for whatever the book is selling for, like 20 bucks. If you ask a CULTURE CLUB lawyer that question, it’s going to cost you like

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Photography: Sandro Dancer: Christian Denice, River North Dance Chicago WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 29 “Let me see you dance.” com. The artists donated their songs to A Day The retro-sounding “Jessi- Most Swell to benefit Frazier’s cause. ca Jessica” interlude gives Tom Petty’s “American Girl” played as Michele an early ’90s soul vibe and Bachmann announced her candidacy for presi- Vicci bleeds nicely into “Freak dent in Waterloo, Iowa. That very day, Petty’s Martinez. the Night,” which loosely management issued a cease-and-desist order for recalls Janet Jackson’s “Go Bachmann not to use Petty’s material. Also, the Deep.” The 2009 single right-wing candidate must not have been “Walk- “Fun Girl,” which is including on Sunshine” when Katrina and the Waves POP ed on See the Light, has forbade her from blaring the band’s signature. a lovely accessible disco Previously, Petty did not approve of “I Won’t MAKING groove. The full-length de- Back Down” being in George W. Bush’s cam- ‘The Voice’ tours, but slows down during the paign; Bush complied. Artists are being more SENSE intimate “Not Anymore” vocal about their brand being used in political features three by David Byrne and “Blessed Mother.” Jes- settings. Bon Jovi, Boston, Jackson Browne, with Tony Peregrin sica 6 returns to Chicago David Byrne, Foo Fighters, Heart, Don Henley, gay singers with a date at The Mid, 306 John Mellencamp, Survivor and Van Halen have The final eight contestants of the hit NBC N. Halsted, on Friday, July stepped forth with their frustrations over their series The Voice will embark on the “Sprint 15, as an after-party for songs being tied to the Republican Party’s cam- presents ‘The Voice’ Live On Tour,” accord- Pitchfork Festival. paign trail without their permission. ing to a press release. Melissa Etheridge’s influence is ever-apparent Fresh from winning the The show featured Adam Levine, Chris- during the first season of The Voice. Out final- recognition Brink of Fame: Music Artist at Logo’s tina Aguilera, Cee-Lo Green and Blake Shel- ist Beverly McClellan shone brightest, deliver- NewNowNext Awards, Oh Land is coming back ton as the singers’ mentors/coaches. ing bluesy rock on the talent-driven competi- to Chicago to open for Sia at The Metro, 3730 N. Javier Colon prevailed in the finale, edg- tion and drawing comparisons to the iconic Clark, on Friday, July 22. The beautiful Scandi- ing Dia Frampton and two out lesbian sing- breast-cancer survivor. Etheridge, whose latest navian chanteuse released her eponymous album ers, Beverly McClellan and Vicci Martinez. CD, Fearless Love, came out last year, will be at earlier this year. It features the catchy “Son of McClellan is a rock singer who plays more The Venue, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, a Gun” and the more experimental goodie “Wolf than 10 instruments and who has released Ind., on Friday, July 15. For more information & I.” The perky numbers “We Turn It Up” and five independent albums. Martinez has al- and the scoop on shuttles, please visit http:// “White Nights” have been licensed to Hondo ready shared the stage with singers such www.horseshoehammond.com. (Also, see the in- Civic and Hershey’s Chocolate commercials, as Sting, B.B. King, Annie Lennox and Etta terview in this issue.) respectively. Oh Land also is slated to appear James. Scheduled to take to the stage at The Venue at selected dates on Katy Perry’s tour. Despite Nakia, another openly gay singer, made on Saturday, July 16, is the legendary Patti rumors, the Danish songbird will not be at Lol- it to the final eight. Another finalist is gay LaBelle. The Philadelphia-born diva has made lapalooza. fave Frenchie Davis, who previously was on other people’s material her own, as is the case Marissa Nadler wows listeners with her self- American Idol. with “Somewhere over the Rainbow,” but she titled outing. Her fifth album opens with “In Live Nation is promoting the tour. Six certainly has her own originals, like “New Atti- Your Lair, Bear,” which shows off her angelic dates have been confirmed, including tude” and “If Only You Knew.” The late Sylvester voice over a folk-focused, dreamy orchestration. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 8 p.m. at the Rose- redid one of her staples, “You Are My Friend,” for “Baby I Will Leave You in the Morning” is the mont Theatre, 5400 N. River, Rosemont. his live recording, Living Proof. In the 2010 epi- set’s standout with its dark, tempting mood. See http://www.LiveNation.com for tickets sode of Unsung on TVOne dedicated to Sylvester, Clouds part to expose the heavens as Nadler and info on the show as well as the VIP and Jeanie Tracey recounts how she brought LaBelle sings, “You look like someone that I used to meet-and-greet packages. to visit the “Disco Heat” singer as his health was know” on the gorgeous “In a Magazine.” Oh Land. PR photo from Martha Tang failing in 1988. On Nadler’s superb effort, there is a lo-fi mix Beyoncé follows up the madly successful worthy of some of my favorite independent art- I Am… Sasha Fierce with 4. The opener, “1 + ists like Amy Cook and Mono in VCF or crossover 1,” is a promising, big love song with a guitar acts such as Poe and Mazzy Star. On Thursday, “I’m taking this course solo. The Babyface co-produced “Best Thing I July 21, Nadler will have a concert at Schubas, on watercolor painting.” “You’re quite a Never Had” delivers a kiss-off, not unlike “Irre- 3159 N. Southport with Timber Timbre and Faces Renaissance placeable” from 2006’s B’day. The limp “Run the man.”

“It’s not really a course. It’s just the directions that came with the paints.”

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World (Girls)” is sung over Major Lazer’s “Pon de on Film on the bill. Floor.” At best, it is a watered-down love child An A-list group of female singer-songwriters of “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” and “Crazy unites for the compilation A Day Most Swell to in Love.” Maybe seeing Beyoncé’s energetic live raise funds for Susan Frazier’s medical bills ow- show, as she stomps in high heels just like Tina ing to her battle against Acute Myeloid Leuke- Turner has been for 40 years, will help the diges- mia. Based in Michigan, Frazier is a cornerstone tion of 4. in the women’s music community. Containing Expect Beyoncé to return to the silver screen two albums worth of material, A Day Most Swell with Clint Eastwood’s remake of A Star Is Born. boasts 25 tracks, including “A Fix of You” by Members of the artistic collective Hercules and BETTY, “As Cool As I Am” by Dar Williams, “Joy” the Love Affair branch out to form the trio Jes- by Janis Ian and “Sunspot” by Nervous But Ex- sica 6. The Brooklyn act sizzles on the scorcher cited. This collection is available via http:// “White Horse,” as lead singer Nomi Ruiz coos www.goldenrod.com and http://www.bandcamp. 30 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 31 BOOK REVIEW Is This the Real Life?: The Untold Story of Queen by Mark Blake Zanzibar into a family that was wealthy enough With so much attention to detail, so many $25; Da Capo; to afford domestic staff. Young Farrokh—usually little tidbits for fans, and so many memories it 410 pages called Freddie—was a popular boy who loved evokes, it’s hard to hate a book like Is This the music and adored Jimi Hendrix, was very self- Real Life? conscious of his teeth, and had a flair for the It’s hard to love it, too. REVIEW BY TERRI Schlichenmeyer dramatic. Bulsara’s friends tolerated his eccen- Blake doesn’t seem to have missed one single tricities, figuring them to be “just Fred.” event in the lives of the men who were Queen, Sometimes, it seems as though the building Brian May didn’t live far from Bulsara once or the few women who were peripherally in- might fall down. the latter landed in England, but May later came volved with those men. While some of those Stomp-stomp-clap. Stomp-stomp-clap. Sports to realize that they’d been at the same Hendrix finer points make this book trivia heaven for fans know how to make noise, but it’s not the concert once. May, who would go on to earn a Queen fans, much of it plods along: lengthy ac- cheers that raise the rafters during games, tour- bachelor of science in astrophysics, loved to im- counts of concert dates, musicians who came naments, and playoffs. No, the stadium shakes provise on guitar, just like Jimi. and went throughout the decades, people that at a sound that rattles the roof, supports the Roger Taylor remembers banging on his moth- the four band members knew as children, and team, and is awfully fun to do. Stomp-stomp- er’s pans as a child. He joined May in a band other minutiae that diehard musicians and rabid clap, and when your team wins, it gets better: after seeing an advert in a local drum shop. And followers will be mindful of, but that most of us there’s the other half of the song to sing. John Deacon, a relative late-comer, had gone will find mind-numbing. Kings of Rock by Phil Sutcliffe (Voyageur Press, You know where that tune came from. You to school to be an electrical engineer as a fall- I think, if your iPod is filled with the band’s 2011). Jam-packed with pictures, poster repro- might even remember where you first heard back career, in case his musical career didn’t pan greatest hits and you couldn’t look at this book ductions, and lots more information on the boys it. In Is This the Real Life? The Untold Story out. without singing the title, Is This the Real Life? in the band, this huge paperback book will thrill of Queen by Mark Blake, you’ll learn about the While May, Taylor and Deacon were playing will be a royal treat for you. If you’re not quix- rock & roll fans and will show youngsters how band that brought sports fans that anthem, and together and with other musicians, increasing otic on Queen, though, just stomp away. rock was really done. more. their experience and honing their talents, they If you’ve already located your Queen on vinyl Still want even more? Then try Freddie Mer- If you were going to create a musical group, had one very exacting, particular fan: a roadie and are searching for a good place to curl up cury: His Life in His Own Words by Greg Brooks, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more motley named Fred who liked to give them advice after and reminisce, you’ll also want to find Queen: Simon Lupton and Jer Bulsara or Queen: The crew. their gigs… The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Early Years by Mark Hodkinson. Farrokh Bulsara was born on an island near

BOOK REVIEW video. be too much for them to handle. What’s written However, one video begat two, then a hun- here is often profane, in-your-face, and gener- dred, then a computer crash, a presidential ally pretty grown-up, so caution should be used It Gets Better message and a movement. In this book, they before giving this to a kid who isn’t ready for it edited by Dan Savage gather notable messages to LGBTQ teens; some yet. and Terry Miller poignant, and some surprises. Still, if you know someone that needs this $21.95; Dutton; 339 pages Like teens who see only “one way out” of the book, you’ll feel compelled to act. After you’ve torment, many It Gets Better posters tell of try- read it yourself, you’ll know that “It Gets Better” REVIEW BY TERRI Schlichenmeyer ing to take their own lives at 15, 12, even 10 gives him or her a better chance of surviving. years old. However, as one pointed out, there Want to know more? Look for GLBTQ: The Sur- High school, it seems, was built for drama. are many things she would have missed, were vival Guide for Queer and Questioning Teens”by Maybe it’s because of hormones or because she successful. Another poster begs teens not to Kelly Huegel or visit http://www.itgetsbetter. everybody’s searching for who they are or the make him miss the chance to know them. org. person they’ll become, but one thing’s certain: The respondents came from around the world: Mean Girls, jocks and cheerleaders, nerdy kids, the U.S. and Canada, England, Australia, Iraq. geeks, and bullies generally cannot co-exist in Politicians weighed in, as did ministers, doctors, peace. dancers, soldiers and teachers. The posters were Therein lies a problem, particularly if you’re on gay and straight, parents and friends. One of- the receiving end of brutality, teasing, or ostra- fered to send readers a letter of support. One cism. Not only does that stuff hurt, but it makes gave the website for an alternative school. Some life so unpleasant that you can sometimes see saw being gay as a gift. One man said he was his MIDDLETOWN only one way to stop it… own bully. BY WILL ENO DIRECTED BY LES WATERS Columnist Dan Savage, with his husband Terry The posters are varied, but the message is the Miller and a friend, decided to do something same: find your people. Hang in there—it will be Featuring: ensemble members ALANA ARENAS, TIM HOPPER, ORA JONES, MARTHA LAVEY & TRACY LETTS about that. In It Gets Better, they explain what over soon. Don’t suffer in silence. with BRENDA BARRIE, MOLLY GLYNN, KEITH KUPFERER, DANNY MCCARTHY & MICHAEL PATRICK THORNTON happened and how their un-splashy video be- We need you to live. came a tidal wave of support. It Gets Better is one of those books that slams Just a hundred videos. you from emotion to emotion in six pages or That’s the response that Dan Savage and Terry less. Readers will get teary, they’ll laugh, nod “ÌÌÌÌÌ!” Miller hoped they’d get from a YouTube post their heads, gasp and want to scream. And this they made in the aftermath of several suicides book isn’t just for teens: adults who need it and “Brilliant new work!” by LGBT teens. In an AHA! moment, Savage had read it will find comfort here, too. -Time Out Chicago realized that those kids had no vision of a future The only caveat is that this book is (some- and no idea that things get better—hence, the what) targeted to middle-schoolers, but it may “A vision of Americana that is dark, gentle and laced with witty humor.” -Chicago Sun Times

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Cash, checks and select credit cards E. Joseph Fleming & Associates has the knowl- have profiled five businesses in this North Side Chicago neighborhood, including the Cham- are accepted. edge, experience and support staff to accommo- ber of Commerce itself. “I must admit, it took me about two month date of your accounting needs, big or small. That to get up the nerve to see the doctor, not be- includes budgeting, general ledger preparation, Articles by Ross Forman. See http://www.qponchicago.com for offers this week on Edgewater cause of fearing the dentist or the drills, but it loan application preparation, payroll services, LGBT-friendly companies and services. was simply I was embarrassed of the way I had income tax returns 1040, tax planning and much neglected my mouth and teeth,” said patient more. CT Morton. “I was afraid to smile and laugh for Edgewater Chamber of Commerce here at Curves Edgewater Club, where our motto years, afraid of opening my mouth and having Bananas Foster Café The mission of the Edgewater Chamber of is: ‘Together we will get there.’ people see the same gross mess I had to deal 1147 W. Granville Avenue Commerce is to create and support a thriving with everyday. But now I smile, I laugh, I’m Chicago, IL business environment, contributing to a vibrant back to being me again. It was a long haul, a lot 773-262-9855 Edgewater community. They organize and pres- of root canals, pain and suffering, and a whole ent marketing, education, networking, and ad- lot of hours—and it was all worth it.” vocacy programs to increase commercial activity and strengthen existing businesses and Chamber members in the Edgewater community. E Joseph Fleming & Associates Boasting a motto of “Learn-Connect-Grow,” 5844 N. Magnolia the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce showcases Chicago, IL the wide variety of businesses and professionals 773-989-8072 in this North Side neighborhood that is not just known for its popular beach. The Edgewater neighborhood includes the 40th, 48th and 49th wards, and truly offers something for all ages and interests. There are Photo courtesy of Curves business with deep history and traditions, and residents with years or decades of roots in the Working out is like brushing your teeth; you neighborhood. can’t be healthy without doing it,” Garcia said. One of the annual area highlights is, of course, “When someone says they don’t need to work- the Edgewater Arts Festival, set for Saturday, out, they really are just saying they don’t know July 16 (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.), at 5917 N. Broadway, how good they can feel. Everyone needs to work at the intersection of Broadway and Thorndale. out to be healthy. “At least here at our club, you The Edgewater Artists in Motion and the Edge- will know the program has been researched and water Chamber of Commerce will host the Edge- works.” water Arts Festival, an outdoor fine arts event Photo courtesy of Bananas Foster Café that will include more than 50 artists, many Radiant Smiles For You from the Edgewater neighborhood itself. The 5555 N. Sheridan Edgewater Arts Festival features: 312-719-3634 E. Joseph Fleming Head over to Bananas Foster Cafe for a truly —A juried selection of artists whose works in- tasty treat—a dining experience unlike others clude 2-D and 3-D mixed media, drawings, paint- The fear of going to the dentist is common, so in the city. After all, Bananas Foster Cafe is an ings, photography, printmaking and jewelry; many just skip that trip entirely—or maybe it’s E. Joseph Fleming & Associates offers a differ- eatery in the historic Edgewater neighborhood, —A fine-arts showcase exhibit where select art- the drilling that drives them crazy. ent, unique look at accounting. The Edgewater and has plenty of drinks, ranging from great cof- ists will display exclusive pieces; and The solution is at Radiant Smiles For You, lo- business provides economical bookkeeping and fee to excellent wines, beers and cocktails. In —Live and dance performances as well as chil- cated in Edgewater. tax-preparation services to help grow your busi- addition, the freshly prepared food is perfect for dren’s activities in the Senator Steans Kids Cor- Now a movie-star smile is as close as your ness and your bottom line. the palate, a taste that will make patrons want ner. mirror. Starting with healthy teeth and gums as “Our profit and growth experts are committed to return. For a full list of artists, entertainment, and its foundation, Radiant Smiles For You designs to serving the needs of businesses in Edgewa- Bananas Foster Café, in 2009, was honored by more info, visit http://www.edgewater.org/arts- the smile you dream of by using cosmetic bond- ter and the surrounding neighborhoods of An- the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce as a top fest. ing, porcelain restorations and veneers, tooth dersonville, Uptown and Rogers Park,” said Ed new restaurant—not surprisingly. realignment with Invisalign and other state-of- Fleming. Bananas Foster Cafe has daytime delivery Curves the-art treatments. E. Joseph Fleming & Associates utilizes Quick- available (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and also dinner de- 1354 W. Devon Radiant Smiles For You offers dental needs in a books accounting software and has the knowl- livery available (5-9 p.m.). And the dining on 773-882-0857 comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Be it regular edge needed to help one’s business reduce taxes; property is also relaxed, comfortable and enjoy- annual cleanings or more advanced work, Radi- manage cash flow; and prosper today, tomorrow able. Curves is a fitness club designed for women, ant Smiles For You has the answers, and the op- and in the future. Some of the most popular aspects of Banan- featuring a 30-minute complete workout and tions. “You will never see us apply a one-size-fits-all as Foster Cafe include Thursday’s half price on weight management program that is fun, fast It’s time to smile, again, thanks to Radiant solution,” Fleming said. “Instead, our Quickbook wine, and all-you-can-eat fried fish and chips and safe. The Edgewater location is a Curves Smiles For You. Chipped, stained or cracked teeth ProAdvisor-certified accountant will give you ($12.50) on Fridays. Smart club, meaning it features the latest in call for a smile makeover. A beautiful smile can personal attention and a sophisticated, forward- The café has dining options for all ages and technology and a system that ensures you get brighten one’s life on a daily basis, personally, looking strategy.” palates, starting with shrimp bisque, French maximum benefits based upon your own per- professionally and socially. Also, cosmetic den- E. Joseph Fleming & Associates has a wide va- onion soup, crab cakes or a salad. Then it’s on sonal fitness level. It’s like having a personal tistry is not a major operation. After one or two riety of ways and means to help customers make to the fine entrée, with such options as amish trainer beside you on every machine. “That’s why appointments, a patient can walk away with the and save money—and they are simple, easy to scotch whiskey chicken, barbeque wagu tri tip, we say with each workout at our club, it’s like new smile he or she has always wanted—and understand options. Start with, sending out cus- smoked cheddar leek pie (vegetarian), pork having 27 coaches,” said Maria Garcia of Curves. not of the frayed nerves some people have when tomer statements on time, so you can get paid. shank, blackened tilapia and so much more. “The best part is, at the end of your workout, they hear the word “dental.’ Also, accurately calculate interest, and college Executive chef/owner John Winslow and chef you can access computer screens detailing the Radiant Smiles For You will make teeth spar- it from overdue accounts. Plus, it’s important to de cuisine Evan Brown have been cooking to total calories burned, whether you reached your kle. Their experts can treat discolored, stained, set sales prices based on profit instead of con- please Chicagoans for years. targets on the machines, and tips for your next or aging teeth with a state-of-the-art whitening jecture. The daytime menu at Bananas Foster Cafe in- workout.” process. The treatment can be completed in just Privacy has always been a key issue for E. Jo- cludes hot cakes, French toast, waffles, omelets, When people enter the Edgewater club, there over an hour in the office, or you can choose at- seph Fleming & Associates, thus, they collect hot sandwiches, paninis and more. is a trained Curves coach who can answer your home treatments. A dazzling smile isn’t just for nonpublic personal information from the follow- Also, no trip to the café would be complete questions, ensure you are working the machines celebrities any more. ing sources: without The Original Bananas Foster dessert properly, and encourage you to get results. “We Radiant Smiles For You also offers ultra-thin —Information you provide on applications, ($8), with bananas cooked in butterscotch with are so sure of our Curves program that we give porcelain veneers, custom fitted over natural through tax organizers, worksheets and other rum, brandy and banana liquor flambéed and routine monthly Fitness Assessments to our teeth. documents; served over vanilla ice cream. members to ensure they are getting the results If a person is missing one or more teeth, Radi- —Information about your transactions with us, Come hungry, go home happy. The food is they desire,” Garcia said. ant Smiles For You has the replacements that are our affiliates, or others; fresh, fun and filled with character. The staff is Curves is the most researched women’s work- as natural and conservative as possible, includ- —Information we receive from a consumer-re- friendly, outgoing and professional. out program in the world. “There is a reason we ing dental implants. porting agency. Bananas Foster Café is a must for dining op- do what we do, and its proven to work,” Garcia Radiant Smiles For You offers the finest, most “We do not disclose any nonpublic personal tions in Edgewater. said. “The fitness industry is constantly develop- cost effective dental care available. Following information about our current or former clients ing to get better results quicker. 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I will be talking to WCT: We need to find him. Melissa Etheridge brings her “Fearless Love” you about it… Etheridge: Yes, we do. to The Venue this summer. This openly lesbian WCT: You were able to perform on Broadway WCT: Do you gamble at the casinos while musician has won two Grammys and one Acad- in Green Day’s American Idiot as St. Jimmy you are there? emy Award, and has sold more than 27 million this past February. Etheridge: I am not a crazy gambler. I enjoy albums worldwide. Windy City Times caught up Etheridge: Ohhh, yeah—loved that. That was some blackjack but mostly when I work these again with the icon. one of the things that really got this going on casinos, I just go to bed after the show. Windy City Times: Hi, Melissa. I saw your the front burner because it was one week. I saw Just climb into her window! Melissa show last year at the Chicago Theatre. how hard those people worked. They do 8 shows Etheridge will be at The Venue,777 Casino Melissa Etheridge: Aww. The Chicago Theatre a week. It was so much fun. I felt like Judas in Center Dr, Hammond, Ind., on Friday, July 15. rocks. That is my favorite. Jesus Christ Superstar. I was up there on the top For tickets and information visit http://www. WCT: I have to tell you that a fan brought a and it was awesome. horseshoehammond.com. big fake window with curtains to that show. It WCT: You got to pop in for a few days. said, “Come to my window, Melissa!” Etheridge: I did eight shows for them filling in Etheridge: [Laughs] You go, girl! for Billy Joel and loved it. WCT: It blocked some people’s view of the WCT: I haven’t seen it yet. Pitchfork’s on show. Etheridge: The story is really light but the mu- Etheridge: It gets a little obnoxious but, okay, its way sic and dancing is great. For me, I like little bit better a window than a door. The Pitchfork Music Festival, the an- more meat on my story. WCT: What’s the craziest thing a fan has nual indie-hipster summer-mecca, returns WCT: What do you think about gay marriage ever asked of you? to Union Park July 15-17, with its reliably being passed in New York? Etheridge: Oh, lord. I can never think of that brilliant mix of fast rising rockers and es- Etheridge: Yay, New York City! You just can’t when someone asks me. I always think of some- tablished icons including Neko Case, Fleet the genie back in the bottle. We’re out and doing thing later. I have been asked to sign body parts. Foxes, Cut Copy, James Blake, Zola Jesus, it. I don’t see any states falling into the ocean I finally had to stop doing that. It got strange. Deerhunter, Super Chunk, Chicago darlings but you never know. Who knows in L.A. when we People can get kind of crazy. How to Dress Well, and 40+ other acts for Melissa Etheridge. Photo by James Minchin, will get it passed? WCT: I asked Dolly Parton that same ques- every indie musical penchant. Cycle to the III WCT: California with the biggest gay popu- tion and she said someone left a baby for her free bike valet, or jump on the CTA’s Green lation... That’s weird to me. on doorstep named Jolene. or Pink Line to make your festival green Etheridge: You can listen to it on the Internet at Etheridge: I am shocked. I thought we had Etheridge: Then there is that, no thank you! and hassle-free. See http://www.Pitch- http://www.melissaetheridge.com. gotten through this already. That’s weird. forkmusicfestival.com. Text and photos by WCT: Is it a time-consuming thing for you? WCT: Are you going to write another book WCT: You sang on Dolly’s tribute album. Brenda Schumacher Etheridge: It’s not bad. It takes me about two after your autobiography, The Truth Is: My Etheridge: Oh, yeah—I love Dolly. I did a CMT hours a day. It is a music and talk so a lot of Life in Love in Music? Crossroads with her. You have to check that out. music. That’s why it only takes me about two Etheridge: Someday but I really want to be You are going to love it, just look on YouTube. hours to record it. The radio stations put in the more involved with my book this time. I had She just rocked my world. music that they want. a ghostwriter and it was a weird time. I didn’t WCT: Tell me about this radio show that I WCT: Do you have a new single out from know anything about my first book. I would like saw on your website. Fearless Love? to really give it time and go away for those few Etheridge: I am doing a radio show and I am Etheridge: No. I wish I did. The album came months and really get into a book. I just have on Bangor, Maine and Anchorage, Alaska. It out last year. You know singles and stuff are that time right now. is taking over the country right from the top funny now. I have a hardcore fan base that re- WCT: Your tour is going all over the place. down! I am always looking for ways to reach ally loves the stuff I put out, the new albums, Etheridge: Yes, it is kind of an off year so I out, be part of this whole entertainment world and they come listen to me. am doing some casinos and fairs. I am playing and yet not leave my home. That is the plan we WCT: I heard you are writing new music with at Lansing, Mich., for a music festival there. I are working on. I was approached about doing your partner, Linda Wallem. am picking up some thing until I get some new a radio show. I love to talk. I love to do music Etheridge: We are working on a musical. She’s music to present. and like to be on the radio. So we started it. I Pitchfork 2010. Photo by Brenda a writer and created Nurse Jackie. She’s got a WCT: With 11 studio albums you are doing am really enjoying it a lot. Hopefully we will get Schumacher really warped head and I love it. We both love pretty well. some more stations. musical theatre. We are huge theatre geeks. We Etheridge: I am doing all right. I do not com- WCT: Fans can listen to it on your website. WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 35 NUNN ON ONE: MUSIC Loving Lisa Lisa from ‘Head to Toe’

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Lisa Velez better—known as Lisa Lisa—and her band, Cult Jam, rose to the forefront in the ‘80s with the single “I Wonder If I Take You Home.” The Puerto Rican singer went gold with her song “All Cried Out.” Fun fact: “Lisa Lisa” actually spun from her producers, Full Force, saying her name twice. She is now bringing her solo album, Life ‘n Love, to Northalsted Market Days, one of the biggest street festivals in Chicago. See why people love this lady from “Head to Toe.” Windy City Times: Hey, Lisa. I have listened T HIS SUMMER beginning July 6, come out to you music forever so I am glad you are coming. Lisa Lisa: I’m glad, too. It is going to be fun. and support your favorite Chicago bar staff as they compete in WCT: Have you played a lot of gay festivals? a variety of crazy challenges! We look forward to crowning a LL: Yes, yes, yes. Every year I do about 10. I play them all the time. Lisa Lisa. PR photo WCT: Wow. Did you take a break from the champion at the finale event on August 16. music business for a while? LL: No, actually I didn’t take a break at all. LL: Honestly, I was so young and very happy July 6 (WED) Charlie’s Chicago hosts Bats + Balls at 9pm The thing is I wasn’t in the public eye because to be on the stage singing really. I wanted to I didn’t release an album. I was overseas and sing, that is always what I have wanted to do. working with other artists, writing and produc- I was still in school and touring with songs on July 19 (TUE) Sidetrack hosts Blindfolded Obstacle Course at 8pm ing, that kind of thing. the radio. I didn’t get it. I didn’t understand. I WCT: And working on a family, too? was like, “What the hell are people so excited July 26 (TUE) Roscoe’s hosts Roscoe’s Drag Race at 11pm LL: Oh, absolutely. [Laughs] about?” I was doing what I wanted to do. The WCT: You are Puerto Rican? whole fanbase and this and that, everything July 28 (THU) Jackhammer hosts Minute to Win It at 8pm LL: Yes, I am. Born and raised in Hell’s Kitch- else to me was just sacrifice because I wanted I en, New York City. wanted to be on stage. When it started happen- August 3 (WED) Crew hosts the $25 Pyramid at 9pm WCT: Was it hard growing up? ing to me it was a little overwhelming. It was LL: No. Well, in everybody else’s eyes it was so worth it because to be on a tour with major if you weren’t from Hell’s Kitchen then people artists out there, learning from them and watch- August 4 (THU) T’s hosts Flippy Cup at 8pm thought it was crazy. When I was living there ing, it was great and it still is… it was all about gangs, the Westies, the Italian WCT: Were you influenced by Prince? August 9 (TUE) Glenwood hosts Wii Sport at 8pm mafia and all of that stuff. But you get over it. LL: I was. I actually worked with him a couple You do what you gotta do. To me it was about of times. August 16 (TUE) Spin hosts Shower Contest at 8pm survival of the fittest. I wanted to do what I WCT: Oh my gosh. wanted to do and I did it! LL: Yeah, it was nuts. He is just a guy, though; WCT: Were you a tough girl? he really is. It’s funny because people see him LL: I think pretty much. I had to be because I and perceive him as eccentric but he is a really was the youngest of 10 of a single parent living homey guy. He is into his thing and he does in Hell’s Kitchen. I went to public school. I am what he does. When it comes to working it all very short. I had to protect myself. My mouth about let’s get this done and taken care of. I am was my first weapon. Then if I had to get physi- so like that. It was fun. I worked with a lot of cal then I had to get physical. Very rarely did I people. have to because we were from the neighborhood WCT: There was a lot of break-dancing back and we basically protected each other. then. Did that influence you, also? WCT: Your brother was in the military, cor- LL: The sound we started was the sound that rect? all of the freestyle dancers were dancing to. LL: Yeah. My oldest brother was in the Army. That was a lot of bass synth, Spanish guitar and He did the Vietnam War for three tours. drum. Everything was hard on the drums. We got WCT: Was it a typical Puerto Rican family, that name and that style because it was what maybe loud and crazy? was being played in the clubs when the break- LL: Yes, crazy! You hit it right. Loud, crazy— dancers were coming out. That’s where we got NO COVER CHARGE FOR THESE EVENTS. but my mom is very religious and we were raised that sound from. Everybody started doing it. ATTENDEES ELIGIBLE TO WIN SPECIAL GIVEAWAYS! in the church choir. That’s how I wound up sing- WCT: You worked on your solo album, Life ‘n $ $ ing at 4 years old. She was very strict with us. I Love, with Pitbull on a track? wasn’t allowed to wear pants, no makeup, noth- LL: Yes, I did. It was funny because we had to ing, until I started in this business, which was do it over the phone. We asked Pit if he wanted pretty early because I started at 13 years old to do it. We were on the phone talking and he The Battle of the Bars proudly benefits the 2011 with Full Force. It was very hard for her but she threw in some lines. We mixed it together. It was knew that it was something I always wanted to a lot of fun. Gay Softball World Series which will be played in do. WCT: What do you think of his rise to fame? WCT: Can you explain Cult Jam and Full He had a big hit with Jennifer Lopez recent- Chicago this August 29 - September 3. Force? How did that all work? ly. LL: [Laughs] Basically I met one of the guys LL: He is doing that dance thing. He likes that from Cult Jam who was a roadie for Full Force at clubby radio ready pop thing, which is great SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SERIES 2011 SPONSORS the time. I met them at the local club Fun House because it is hitting hard right now. Everybody in the city. He told me about this audition and wants to touch Pitbull. I am happy for him. God I went. I got the part but the part was for a bless him. three-girl group that they wanted to do. They WCT: Thanks so much for supporting the gay couldn’t find two other girls to blend with my community because we love you. voice so they just made it a band, myself and LL: It is my job because you guys do love me two other guys, which were Cult Jam. They were and I love you all in return. Mike Hughes and “Spanador.” Get “Lost in Emotion” at Market Days Sun- Full Force were my producers. They were their day, Aug. 14, at 4:30 p.m. with Lisa Lisa. Visit LEARN MORE & GET INVOLVED! http://chicagoseries2011.com own band and group of six guys. They produced http://www.northalsted.com for information for the world, I can tell you that. The rest is his- on more artists at the biggest two-day event tory. in the Midwest. WCT: What was it like when all of those hit read the entire interview online at http:// singles kept popping up? www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com 36 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES TRAVEL Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania dreamin’ BY Kirk Williamson colorful. His positive attitude and enthusiasm for the city he loves shows through and is one At the junction of the Allegheny and Monon- of the most authentic glimpses into the city’s gahela rivers, Pittsburgh prevails as a solid, artistic soul. working-class American mecca that’s positively By now, all of this sight-seeing will have brimming with arts, culture and a welcoming, worked up quite an appetite. Here are some queer-friendly atmosphere. tasty tips to chase the hunger blues away. The best view of Pennsylvania’s second-largest Walking around the Strip District (along the city can be had from the top of Mt. Washing- Allegheny River between 11th and 33rd Sts.) Randy Gilson, Pittsburgh’s de facto art ambassador, in front of his collection of painted doors. ton. High-end architecture dots the slanted presents a grazer’s paradise. Parma Sausage Co. landscape. While not an actual “mountain,” (1734 Penn Ave., www.parmasausage.com) cele- the height of this steep hill is more than suffi- brates its Italian history and heritage by making cient to offer breathtaking views of Pittsburgh’s all of their aged meats in their on-site, envi- downtown, which was rated the second most ronmentally-controlled, four-story aging facility. beautiful vista in America by USA Weekend. Ride Sample the “mele” (puff pastry turnovers with a the historic Duquesne Incline to access the top. rainbow varieties of fruit and dairy fillings) at In operation since 1877, this “funicular,” or in- Colangelo’s (207 21st St., www.colangelosbak- clined railroad, operates daily until 12:45 a.m., ery.com). Pennsylvania Macaroni Co.—or Penn offering a stunning nighttime panaroma. Mac, for short—(2010 Penn Ave., www.pennmac. In the light of day, The Phipps Conservatory com) offers pastas, sauces, mustards, spices and and Botanical Gardens (One Scheleney Place, an enormous selection of cheeses, broken down www.phipps.conservatory.org) showcases a meticulously by region. Their staff will answer range of flora from all over the globe. Highlights any cheese question you may have. Trust me, I include the Orchid Room, with both rare and lo- had a lot of cheese questions. cal species; the Desert Room; and the Butterfly Cupcakes being all the rage, race down to Forest, a special exhibit located in the Stove Dozen (417 S. Craig St., www.dozenbakeshop. Piece by glass artist Dale Chihuly Room which consolidates many West Pennsyl- com) for a different menu each day of the week, at Phipps Conservatory and vania species of butterfly into one experience presented as a clever calendar poster featuring Some of the famed “Jackies” at the Andy Warhol Museum. Botanical Gardens. where flowers seem to flutter through the air all mouth-watering photos of their many sugary se- around you. lections. The Carnegie Museum of Art (4400 Forbes Stop by The Sonoma Grille (947 Penn Ave., Ave., http://web.cmoa.org) is just steps away www.thesonomagrille.com) for a casual, airy from the Phipps Conservatory and boasts a bevy wining and dining experience which calls to of antiquities, classics and modern pieces from mind California’s Sonoma Valley. Chef Andrew’s the likes of Matisse, Nakashima and Hopper. international offerings, including tempura fried Another name you might recognize is Warhol. shrimp with a wasabi and jalapeño emulsion Pittsburgh is also the home of the Andy Warhol or Western Pennsylvania pork loin with creamy Museum (117 Sandusky St., www.warhol.org), roasted corn polenta cakes, haricot vert, tomato another in the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and fennel jam and a raspberry balsamic reduc- group. The experience takes you through Andy’s tion, brightly reflect his stated commitment to origins as a young student and photographer in “the Earth and plate.” Pittsburgh; his highly experimental and revolu- And no visit to Pittsburgh can be considered tionary work in film and screen printing in the complete without diving headfirst into the in- The original Primanti Bros. cole-slaw-and-fries sandwich. Karaoke time at Blue Moon. ‘60s; and his collaborations and connections famous Primanti Bros. (www.primantibros.com) with other big names in the Pop Art ouevre, sandwich. Select your meat (I strongly recom- such as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. mend the Angus beef) and they’ll pile it high Pittsburgh proudly proclaims the moniker “The on white bread with cole slaw and French fries. Birthplace Of Pop Culture,” due to its deep con- Allegedly created to accommodate truck driv- nection to the work and life of Warhol. ers and their need for a quick, all-in-one meal, Pittsburgh takes great care in nurturing its this towering construction is a love letter to the up-and-coming art talent. The Mattress Factory simplicity and superiority of sandwiches every- (500 Sampsonia Way in the historic Mexican War where. Streets neighborhood, www.mattress.org) hosts Pittsburgh’s gay nightlife is a vibrant trip all in-residence artists, who are given total control over the city which caters to any late-night whim over an ever-changing series of installations of (well, not ANY). Spin (5744 Ellsworth Ave.) has modern work. Current pieces include a two-room more of an intimate, loungey feel, while across exhibition from Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. the street you can always catch a good view- Her manipulation of space through light, mirrors ing party (American Idol, Housewives, etc.) at and a simulated eternity of polka dots is both 5801 (5801 Ellsworth Ave.). While downtown, View from the top of Mt. Washington, just off the Duquesne Incline. playful and awe-inspiring. hit up the three spots on Liberty Ave.: 941 Sa- Pittsburgh’s art bursts out of the museums loon (941 Liberty Ave.) is where the dancers Donny’s Place (1226 Herron Ave.) is the place So ‘pop’ over to Pittsburgh for the culture, the and onto the streets, thanks to local personal- do their thang; There (931 Liberty Ave.) is the for you. ‘Nuff said. cuisine, the comfortable, easy-going atmo- ity Randy Gilson. His technicolor temple—aptly more casual, happy-hour-type joint; and Images And in this writer’s humble observation, no sphere, or just to get one of them sandwiches. named Randyland—is his own personal gift to (965 Liberty Ave.) is the kind of place where matter where you go in this bustling ‘burgh, the See yinz guys there! the city. Festooned with re-purposed statuary, anything can happen ... and usually does. Blue dranks is cheeeeeap! Trust me, it’s a Pittsburgh thing. day-glo lawn furniture scaling the walls, old Moon (5115 Butler St.) will be your homo hip- Mark your calendars next June for Pittsburgh’s www.visitpitsburgh.com doors transformed into canvasses and a scale ster haven, with all the requisite horn-rimmed annual PrideFest. This year featured a showstop- All photos by Kirk Williamson, except where relief map of the city, Randyland grew out of glasses and PBR and ever-so-ironic karaoke. And per from Miss Patti LaBelle. otherwise indicated. 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Check out www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=32711 for more Pittsburgh photos: Pittsburgh’s muse- Culinary Photos of ums and attrac- creations Pittsburgh tions, including The and confec- PrideFest Andy Warhol Mu- tions from and the seum, The Phipps Pittsburgh’s Pride In Conservatory and restaurants, the Streets Botanical Gardens markets festival and The Mattress and bake along Factory (pictured). shops, such Liberty as Dozen Ave. (pictured). Photo by Cory Van Horn, www.culinarycory.com WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 37 there still is a lot of homophobia in professional sorry for his actions, and that his superiors step In midst of anti-gay situation, sports. It’s time for ownership and management up to the plate and enforce whatever punish- to condemn these actions. This is the second ment they deem necessary.” player of Mr. Reinsdorf’s to use a gay slur,” Cap- The Chicago Cubs are a sponsor and partner White Sox members invited pas said. Joakim Noah of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls for the series, although the White Sox declined made an anti-gay comment this spring. similar opportunities, Cappas said. to Gay World Series Jack Neilsen, also a member of the local orga- The Cubs, in fact, will honor two representa- nizing committee for the upcoming Gay Softball tives of each of the five division winners from By Ross Forman on player’s skill level. World Series, added: “I’m extremely disappoint- the series Sunday, Sept. 4, with an on-field rec- The message Beckham left for Getz was first ed [to hear what happened] and truly hope he is ognition ceremony. In the wake of an anti-gay controversy, local or- reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, and was the ganizers for the 35th annual NAGAAA Gay Soft- lead sports story in the paper’s July 10 edition. ball World Series have formally invited Chicago The White Sox traded Getz, along with Josh Pride Day at of the annual North American Gay Amateur White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham and Fields, to the Royals in November, 2009. The Athletic Association (NAGAAA) world series team owner Jerry Reinsdorf to the opening day White Sox acquired Mark Teahen in the deal. Wrigley to benefit tournament. of play in the six-day tournament, the Windy “Obviously I apologize and kind of want to The winner of the Windy City Gay Idol City Times has learned exclusively. move on. Obviously it was meant as a joke, but Chicago charities contest will be given the chance to sing at The World Series, hosted in Chicago for the obviously it was in the wrong place and I didn’t Pride Day, and the NAGAAA world series Chi- first time since 1983, will attract more than mean it that way. I will just try to move on,” CHICAGO—Windy City Times will present Pride cago host committee will select a person to 4,000 athletes and fans from across the United Beckham told reporters before the White Sox Day at Wrigley Field Sunday, Sept. 4, at 1:20 throw out the ceremonial pitch for the Sept. States and Canada. played the Twins July 9. p.m., when the Chicago Cubs take on the 4 game. The Gay Softball World Series’ opening ceremo- “It’s one of those things that was unfortunate Pittsburgh Pirates. The sales of tickets for the Tickets are $50, and they are all for bleach- ny is Monday, Aug. 29, at Navy Pier. The Chicago that happened and I want to try to move on Labor Day weekend game will benefit six local er seats. The price includes tax, shipping and organizing committee,Series 2011-Chicago, Inc., from it.” LGBT and AIDS charities. a portion donated to charity. Deadline for sent an invitation to Beckham and Reinsdorf to Beckham’s message was talked about exten- Pride Day is presented in partnership with ticket purchase is Aug. 15. sively July 10 during CMSA softball action. the national gay softball world series taking Purchase tickets at http://www.WindyCity- “It’s unfortunate and seems to be a recurring place through Sept. 3 in the Windy City. Thou- MediaGroup.com/WrigleyPride. theme in professional sports—and proves that sands of athletes will be in Chicago as part

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MEDIA SPONSORS: attend play Tuesday, Aug. 30, in Schaumburg, WINDY CITY n i g h ts p o t s one of three suburbs where the tournament will TIMES be held. The White Sox have a home game that night against Minnesota, starting at 7:10 p.m. Beckham is the latest pro athlete to be caught Join us for a charitable event at the in an anti-gay situation after playing in the dirt—and getting busted. Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game Beckham, during a July 4 game at U.S. Cel- lular Field against the Kansas City Royals, jok- 1:20 p.m., Sept. 4. ingly left a message near his position for former Bleacher teammate and friend Chris Getz, who plays for the Royals. tickets The message said: “GETZ IS GAY! GB” $50 Beckham has apologized for the message. Local organizers for the softball series invited Beckham to the multi-field complex in Schaum- www.windycitymediagroup.com/WrigleyPride burg. Organizers would like Beckham and Reins- dorf to throw out ceremonial first pitches. “We’d like to use this negative, unfortunate situation to help educate Beckham and others about the gay community and specifically the gay sports community,” said Ted Cappas, presi- A portion of the proceeds will beneﬁt the following charities: dent of Series 2011-Chicago, Inc. “We’re quite sure Gordon and Mr. Reinsdorf will In partnership with be impressed with the level of play and sports- manship in all five divisions of the World Series and, most important, we hope Gordon and others can be educated that gay men and women are just like everyone else and, yes, they play & sports, too.” Chicago, in fact, has the largest gay softball league in the nation. Run by the predominantly gay Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA), its open division softball league features almost 50 teams in eight divisions, based 38 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE ADVERTISE HERE Excel/Word. 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1960s until she moved to California a few years ago; she opened what is believed to be the first law office in the U.S. focused on women’s issues, was believed to be the first “out” lesbian attorney in the county and defended important legal cases and clients. People interested in speaking at Brought to you by the combined efforts of the memorial should e-mail Tracy Baim at [email protected]. Those LABELLE OF THE BALL WINDY CITY attending are also asked to bring photos, memorabilia or even written memories of Saturday, July 16 TIMES Hanover. 1 p.m.-3 p.m., 1900 S. Prairie, http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/ Patti LaBelle is set to gay/lesbian/news/article.php?aid=30130 take off at the Venue Wed., July 13 Patti LaBelle 7:30 p.m., The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center, at Horseshoe Casino in Two-day boot camp for new nonprofit REMEMBERING RENEE Hammond, Ind., http://www.thevenue- CEOs Mary Morten, community leader and Hammond, Ind.. chicago.com president of the Morten Group, leads one Saturday, July 16 Jennifer Hudson Beginning her career as session and attendees will leave the with Renee Hanover will be one of the finalists on American Idol, she a 90-day action plan that will maximize PR photo remembered at an event at made waves for her role in the movie ver- leadership effectiveness and organiza- sion of the musical Dreamgirls, winning tional success, $695 ($495 for organiza- 1900 S. Prairie. the Academy Award® for Best Supporting tions with operating budgets less than $1 Actress. 7:30 p.m., Ravinia Festival, Lake million) apply online. 9am-5 p.m., North Cook and Green Bay Rd., Highland Park, College - basement, http://jointheim- Park University’s Axelson Center for Non- Photo by Lisa Howe-Ebright Ill. Note: There’s another concert July 17. pactchicago.com/ profit Management, 3225 W. Foster Ave, Sappho’s Emerging Writers Showcase Fea- Taverna 750’s Dining Out for Life Taverna Chicago, http://www.northpark.edu/axel- turing Chelsey Clammer, Sheree L. Greer, 750 is hosting their version of Dining Out son/bootcamp April Newman and Allison Gruber. 7:30 for Life on Tuesday, July 19th for EdgeAl- Dining on the Rooftop Join the Center on p.m., Women & Children First, 5233 N. liance! Bring all of your friends and join Halsted for a unique, intimate dining ex- Clark St., http://www.womenandchildren- host, ChicagoPride.com’s Bill Pritchard perience on the Richard M. Daley Rooftop Margo who grabs her rifle, hops into her org/?page_id=21 first.com in dining out for a great cause! 5 p.m.- Terrace. Tickets are $25; 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., grandfather’s boat, and begins a journey Sinferno Chicago Lesbian Pride Events Fundraiser for Ties & Tassels” and 11 p.m., Taverna 750, 750 W. Cornelia, 773-472-6469, Center on Halsted, http:// down Michigan’s Stark River in search of The Windy City PRIDE PARTY, hosted by “QUEERPOCALYPSE” The performers of http://www.edgealliance.org www.centeronhalsted.org/cohrooftopdin- her lost mother. 7:30 p.m., Women & Chil- MTV’s Real World Chicago Star Aneesa; 9 Ties & Tassels as well as out-of-town/ ing.html dren First, 5233 N. Clark St., http://www. p.m., 708-668-6226, Illuminati 2354 N womenandchildrenfirst.com Clybourn, http://lafemmeent.com international recruits in town for Queer- Wed., July 20 Broadway Rocks! The Broadway Rocks! con- 19th District Safety Seminar “Keepin “The Homosexuals” About Face The- pocalypse mix and mingle, collaborate cert at Grant Park Music Festival welcomes It Real” safety tips for robberies on the atre presents “The Homosexuals,” a play Friday, July 15 and cultivate, $5 suggested donation at stars of Broadway to perform the Great street and how to protect homes from bur- by Philip Dawkins exploring friendship Hiv-Poz & Friendly Greek Toga Party come door (to pay performers); 8 p.m.-11 p.m., White Way’s greatest hits at Pritzker Pavil- glaries; presentations by former burglars through the lens of sex. This comedic and join us as we party Greek style with best Lizard Liquid Lounge, 3058 W. Irving ion on July 13 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Pritzker on what they look for in homes to burglar- heartbreaking work is for anyone who’s Greek toga contest, free yoga session Park, http://www.facebook.com/event. Pavilion at Millennium Park, http://grant- ize; presented by the Cook County State’s ever fallen in love with a friend. Tickets (byo mat), beer bust around pool and php?eid=204654672910341 parkmusicalfestival.com Attorney and Chicago Police Department; $28. 8 p.m., Victory Gardens Theater, 2257 group breakfast at local restaurant. 12 Equality Illinois fundraiser Landmark 1926 refreshments provided by Lake View N Lincoln, http://aboutfacetheatre.com p.m.-11:30 p.m., 877-226-7481, Campit Sunday, July 17 home, prohibition-era cocktails, 100% of Citizen’s Council ; R.S.V.P. by July 18 to Jesus Camp: The Musical Combine the Resort - Saugatuck, Mich., http://www. Eye on India: The Wellbeing Experience the ticket price goes to support Equality [email protected]; 6:30 p.m., pre-teens from 2006’s Academy Award hiv-campground-project.org The Wellbeing Experience is a full-day Illinois’ LGBT-rights work, limited to 75 at- 773-334-4066, 19th District Chicago Po- nominated documentary Jesus Camp Chefs and the City 2011 Chicago’s premier event featuring several yoga workshops tendees, RSVP online. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Pri- lice Department, Community Room, 2452 with a setting reminiscent 1979’s Acad- culinary fundraiser, Chefs and the City led by local schools and practitioners, vate home, http://tinyurl.com/3vdmg57 W. Belmont emy Award ignored summer camp comedy fuses sophisticated fashion with the in- guided meditation, lectures, demonstra- House Infusion - Service Industry Day Meatballs. Add music and a healthy dose spired cuisine of the city’s top chefs for tions, private Ayurvedic consultations Thursday, July 14 Hosted by Teri Yaki. Hosted appetizers and of Corn. Bake at John 3:16. Serve up an an unforgettable evening. www.vitalbridg- with certified practitioners from India, Bonnie Jo Campbell Author, Once Upon a shot reception start at 8 p.m. $5 at door. irreverent good time as Corn Productions es.org; 7 p.m.-10 p.m., 773-271-5117, local yoga schools, and AYUSH. 10am-4 River, a tale of love, hardship, self-explo- DJs Teri Bristol, Carla Starla and DuBCuB. presents Jesus Camp - the Musical. 8 p.m.- The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E. Pear- p.m., 312-595-7437, Navy Pier, 600 E. ration, and fortitude, the National Book 7 p.m., Cocktail Chicago, 3359 N. Halsted 10 p.m., 773-650-1331, Cornservatory son, http://www.vitalbridges.org/pages/ Grand, http://www.eyeonindia.com Award finalist introduces 16-year-old Street 4210 N. Lincoln, http://cornservatory. event-detail/17.php?id=1 Urban Village Church Worship is about Thunder From Down Under Through Oct. coming together as community to make 29; 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 312-361-3613, LaSalle space for God to move in us. It’s a place to Saturday, July 23 Celebrity Pie Toss 2011 Equality Illinois Power Company 500 N. LaSalle, http:// receive God’s grace and love and to give of will hold its annual Celebrity Pie Toss in www.thunderinchicago.com ourselves, as well. 10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m., order to raise visibility about their mission Cirque du Soleil OVO The Night Ministry Urban Village Church, Spertus Institute, of securing equal rights for LGBT individu- Invites you to experience the incredible 610 S. Michigan, http://www.newchica- als in Illinois and to raise much-needed wonders of OVO. 100% of the ticket price gochurch.com resources to get our vital work done. 2 benefits the programs of The Night Minis- Urban Village Church Wicker Park Worship p.m.-5 p.m., Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted, try, helping Chicago’s vulnerable & home- Services LGBT welcoming worship services http://www.equalityillinois.org less individuals with safety net services at Urban Village Church are eclectic and Kiss Kiss Cabaret Features Kiss Kiss Co- such as housing, healthcare, and outreach experiential, practical and intelligent, quettes, a burlesque troupe boasting over in an open, affirming, and accepting man- relevant and, hopefully, inspiring. 5:30 20 years of collective performance experi- ner. 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m., 773-506-6029, p.m.-7 p.m., 1502 N. Hoyne (at LeMoyne), ence, the Claptrap Family Orchestra, com- United Center, 1901 W Madison, http:// http://www.newchicagochurch.com plete with accordion and original hits, as www.thenightministry.org well as stand-up comics and magicians, Chicago Gay Hockey Association Beer Monday, July 18 sing-along opportunities and a mix of Bust CGHA and Crew fundraising for the United House: A Night of Unity in House other hijinks. $15 advance, $18 at door; Market Days Classic Tournament: raffle, Music Join Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago- 9:30 p.m., 847-251-7424, The Wilmette Goose Island beer, $20; 8 p.m.-11 p.m., Pride.com, and host Cyon Flare for United Theatre, 1122 Central, Wilmette, http:// Crew Bar & Grill, 4804 N Broadway, http:// House: A Night of Unity in House Music, www.wilmettetheatre.com www.chicagogayhockey.org featuring New Resident House DJ Semaj; Shower Contest Join Spin’s sexy GoGo Boys 10 p.m., Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted, http:// each Friday for their Shower Party from. www.hydratechicago.com Tuesday, July 26 City’s of Chicago’s 9th annual Salute to Check out the new exciting shower, which Live Band Karaoke with Amy Armstrong LGBT Veterans The city, veterans, support- lowers from the ceiling. 10 p.m., Spin Every Monday night at 10 p.m. in the ers gather to honor the military service of Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont, http://www. Front Bar, hosted by the one and only LGBT veterans through music and presen- spin-nightclub.com Amy Armstrong; 10 p.m., 773-281-3355, tations. 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Daley Plaza Moosebox Presents: HAPPY Forget all the Roscoe’s, 3356 N Halsted, http://www. bad things that are happening in the roscoes.com world and join us as DJ VOXBOX spins Thursday, July 28 An Evening with About Face Youth Theater some of the most upbeat songs that are Benefit showcase of scenes developed dur- bound to make you HAPPY all the way till Tuesday, July 19 ing summer workshop including a sneak 4 a.m.! 10 p.m., Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted, Join the Impact Chicago planning meet- peek of next summer’s Youth Theatre per- http://www.hydratechicago.com ing Join the Impact Chicago is a politi- MODEL BEHAVIOR cally independent organization of Chica- formance of What’s the T? Examining the Saturday, July 16 go-based grassroots activists fighting for “T” in LGBTQ. Cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres, $100; 7pm, Victory Gardens Renee Hanover memorial Hanover, who died full equality for LGBTQ people in all mat- Friday, July 15 Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lin- in January 2011, was a significant leader ters governed by civil law in all 50 states. coln; http://www.aboutfacetheatre.com in Chicago’s LGBT movement from the 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 600 S Michigan, Columbia Models and meals will be in abundance at Vital Bridges’ Chefs and the City event at the Ritz-Carlton, 160 E. Pearson. Get : WindyCityMediaGroup.com Photo from 2010 by Andrew Davis online ChicagoPride.com WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 41

Tuesday, BILLY MASTERS July 19 at 8pm McLean brought out a guy! As it turns out, the “I was just thinking—gay marriage legal in NY; I gent in question is one of AJ’s best friends, may have a new career as a wedding singer!”— Mark. Nonetheless, a touching little moment, Bette Midler considers expanding her repertoire. which you can watch on BillyMasters.com. Tempting as that is, I think I’ll stick with Jenifer Across the pond, the Glee tour was winding Lewis, although I’m not sure how “Black Don’t down in the U.K. As it turns out, it was the last Crack” will fit in with my nuptials! hurrah for one cast member. Prior to an official There are fewer pleasures in my life greater announcement, Chord Overstreet tweeted, “Well, The Obstacle Course... than seeing the look on someone’s face when it’s been a good yr too bad it’s over, time for The Battle of the Bars & they realize I am witnessing them someplace they summer and starting fresh...I will deff make a Blindfolded! Sidetrack proudly support shouldn’t be. Doing something they shouldn’t be solo album! There is nothing stopping me.” And, the 2011 Gay Softball World doing. With someone they shouldn’t be doing poof, we got the official word that he would not Series which will be played it with. It is almost matched by the relief reg- be returning to Glee—a decision which seems in Chicago Aug 29 to istered on their face when I utter four magic to have coincided with Chord returning to his Sept 3. words: “I’m off the clock.” Yes, I just finished natural hair color. I’m just sayin’. On the positive my first weekend in Provincetown. Why, the dew side, we’re told that both Darren Criss and Harry is still on the little village, untouched by the Shum, Jr., will be series regulars this year. Ryan first case of syphilis or parasites (which, inci- Murphy giveth, and Ryan Murphy taketh away. dentally, are a fabulous way to stay fit and trim Ewan McGregor was recently chatting with ... so I hear). Fireworks were observed; sand was Graham Norton about his sex scene with Chris- extracted from various nooks and crannies; and tian Bale in Velvet Goldmine, which was shot men who may be spoken for were flirted with in on the roof of a building. After shooting the abundance. Speaking of abundance, pizza was close-ups, the film crew moved to an adjacent devoured—to say nothing of some delicious bar- rooftop to get some long shots. So Ewan and Christian are going at it. And they’re going on becue, which was an unexpected treat. All in all, Come cheer on teams from it was a fabulous way to kick off the summer. and on and on—bear in mind this is pre-Viagra One of my first stops was the Art House, (although they were in their 20s). Eventually, your favorite bars (or just which is being managed this year by the ador- Ewan thinks this is a really long sex scene and watch ‘em wipe out!) able Mark Cortale (often known as the business glances over to see the crew packing up their Giveaways too! end of Varla Jean Merman). The occasion was gear. “They must have said ‘cut’ really quietly. No cover. a rare P-town appearance by Charles Busch ap- I think they thought it was a sensitive thing, pearing as, well, Charles Busch. The wigs and they should just leave it to us.” I haven’t heard gowns were eschewed as he told stories of his Christian complain! We’ll run the scene on Bil- long, illustrious career, shared a few wicked an- lyMasters.com so you can see what all the fuss ecdotes, sang a few ditties and showed some was about. Speaking of sex scenes, Lea Thompson has the film clips—lovely, lovely, lovely. He was guided Sidetrack The Video Bar through this retrospective by the more-than- notoriety of appearing nude alongside a very /SidetrackBar SidetrackChicago.com • 3349 N. Halsted young Tom Cruise in “All The Right Moves” (fun

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DJ Mark Vallese Men of Manwatch, Karaoke CABARET: Kelly & Rick, Dunes Divas Appearance by Cr1 Exclusive Johnny Hazzard Special Appearance by capable Seth Rudetsky, and the capacity audi- Sunday High Heel Tea Dance ence hung on his every word. I think it goes fact—the flick was produced by Lucille Ball!). Leslie Jordan without saying that I absolutely adored Busch’s Although everyone assured the young stars that show. I even got two rather pointed mentions their naughty bits wouldn’t make the final cut, from the stage, which, of course, is always wel- folks on BillyMasters.com have enjoyed seeing AUGUST 4-7 come. Being a dear friend, I surely expected to Tom’s penis in all its pre-Scientology glory. The see Busch après show to stroll through town or one person who was a bit annoyed by all the at- perhaps grab a bite to eat. However, no sooner tention Tommy got was Lea. “Everybody made a had the divine sister left the stage than he was really big deal about it and I was like, “Hey, I’m absconded from his dressing room by that local naked too!” doyenne of drag, Ryan Landry. Oh, we hear tales When I have to explain the facts of life to Lea of Mr. Landry scoping Busch out, eyeing his prey Thompson, it’s definitely time to end yet anoth- and claiming him as his own—not unlike a mon- er column. The summer may have only just be- grel cat marking his territory by peeing on the gun, but I’m already feeling it slip away. I only DJ Mark Vallese nearest throw pillow. But enough about his sex have another week in the States and then I’m Men of Manwatch, Karaoke life... off to various undisclosed European destinations CABARET: While I was eating my way across Cape Cod, for various undisclosed activities for an undis- Amy & Freddy, Dunes Divas closed period of time. But the one thing that I the New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys Sunday Wigged Out Tea Dance were causing tongues to wag in Los Angeles. The can disclose is that even in places where not a first bit of excitement occurred when former Boy soul will recognize Billy Masters, there will be Kevin Richardson joined his band mates for “I updates happening on www.BillyMasters.com. If Want It That Way.” Next thing you know, they’ll there’s something you need me to look into, you “Come join the Party! can always send a note to Billy@BillyMasters. bring out Phoenix Stone (someone only Lou It's a Celebration!”~Madonna Pearlman and I continue to think about). When com and I promise to get back to you before AJ they got to “I’ll Never Break Your Heart,” each tells Mark that he wants it that way! So, until next time, remember, one man’s filth is another boy brought someone on stage to serenade. AJ SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN man’s bible. 42 July 13, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES Ride for AIDS Hate-crime charge for U. of I. player participants reflect By Ross Forman

A University of Illinois football player was By Ross Forman riders were amazing, taking the hills, heat and arrested in the early morning hours of July humidity like champs.” 4 following an attack that police say may It was the final five minutes of the two-day Sean Blay was one of four riders sporting an have been motivated by the victims’ sex- Ride For AIDS Chicago (RFAC) on July 10 that orange flag on his bike throughout the ride, ual orientation—and the victims weighed stands out most to rider Jason Hess, riding in symbolizing that he is HIV-positive. He was about half as much as the 6-foot-5, 310- his second RFAC as part of Team Shaine, a group emotional throughout, beyond tired afterward, pound defensive lineman. of about 40 riders all of whom ride at differ- but overloaded with joy—and already excited to Chris Jones, 20, a freshman from Jack- ent paces during the 200-mile journey, and were ride again in 2012. sonville, Fla., faces an aggravated battery thus pretty spread out—except at the end. “It was a great experience, but also the charge, but had not yet entered a plea af- “We lined up single file and rode in together hardest thing I’ve ever done,” Blay said. “The ter an initial court appearance, police and as a team,” Hess said. “Team Shaine is a team of hills were hard, very hard. But, on every hill, Ride for AIDS. Photos by Ross Forman court officials said. (A preliminary hearing proud, successful, loving, generous, caring, sup- I thought about a time in my life when I had has been set for July 14.) Still, Illinois portive individuals who are inspired for good. It to conquer something, which made the ride a football coach Ron Zook has suspended is an honor to be a Shaine-mate.” spiritual event. we can’t forget to work hard constantly to help Jones, arrested outside a Champaign bar. Team Shaine raised $67,672. “There were so many memories and experi- find a cure,” Baidas said. “There are a lot of peo- Jones was arrested outside Kam’s, a cam- In total, the 2011 RFAC raised about $504,000 ences from the ride that stand out. It truly was ple living in our community with HIV-AIDS. The pus bar, after two men reported that he for the Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN)—up a journey of a lifetime.” ride is a great way to build awareness. punched them, said Champaign police Dep- from $295,000 last year. TPAN’s Richard Cordova, 33, involved in his “This year’s ride was really good.” uty Chief Troy Daniels. The men said Jones “My favorite memory of the 2011 RFAC would fourth RFAC, said the event was, without ques- It was also emotional for Baidas. had been in a car that had just driven by be the entire thing,” Hess said. “The fundrais- tion, a success—and not just financially. There was the time he spent talking with a them. ing, the team dinners, meeting new people as “The best part about the ride was hearing the female rider who was about 50. She said she “The occupants of the vehicle were call- you discuss which anti-chafing cream you use, riders say how great it was and how well they was riding in honor or her brother who died five ing out slurs based on their sexual orien- relaxing in the lake after riding 100 miles, thought it was organized,” Cordova said. “On years ago from AIDS. tation,” Daniels told the Associated Press, the smiling faces of strangers who have been [Saturday], our ice delivery never came. It threw “That was a very touching story, one of many,” explaining that the men said they were a brought together to make a difference.” our whole schedule off. We also had someone Baidas said. couple. Hess, 33, also has participated in the 2008 run off the road by a car. Overall, though, I think “It was an honor to ride alongside Lt. Gov. The men—a 19-year-old who stands 5’9” SMART Ride in Florida. it went well. Sheila Simon and her husband. They are great, and weighs about 140 pounds, and a 28- “The ride this year was amazing,” Hess said. “The route was the same as last year; there fantastic riders. Plus, it’s cool to know that year-old who is 5’9” and weighs about 165 “I met great people, shared the experience with was a good 15 miles of hills in Wisconsin that elected officials care about this issue. It’s very pounds—had minor facial injuries, Daniels many of my friends and played a part in raising really gave the riders a run for their money. cool that she rode her bike for the cause; she said. $67,672 as a member of Team Shaine. I wish “On both days, I was there as the last rider didn’t just give a speech about the disease.” Jones told police he was retaliating for an Brian Harder, 46, also completed his second attack by the men earlier in the week, Dan- RFAC—and it was the ending that he too cher- iels said. Jones is being held on $100,000 ished most. bond. “During the two days and 200 miles, most Jones won’t be charged with committing thoughts and emotions go into the next hill— a hate crime in spite of the alleged circum- [until] we arrive at the next pit stop, and how stances because aggravated battery carries much your ass hurts,” he said. “But at the very a longer possible sentence—two to five end, when you ride into a cheering crowd and all years as opposed to one to three—accord- your reasons for doing the ride in the first place ing to Champaign County State’s Attorney become crystal clear and realized, that’s when Julia Rietz. the joy of finishing and the sense of accomplish- Jones pleaded guilty in July 2010 to co- ment come bubbling to the surface. That’s when caine possession and was sentenced to 60 the ride becomes a success and all worthwhile. days of unsupervised probation. That was my favorite moment.” Registration for the 2012 Ride for AIDS Chi- cago will start in December.

Chicago One of the teams in this year’s Ride for AIDS. Force (in black) on defense vs. Boston. that more people would challenge themselves crossed the finish line. Knowing that you helped Photo by and participate in something like RFAC just so all of those people have that experience is pret- Tracy Baim they could feel the gratification I feel right ty amazing.” now.” There were 299 riders this year—up from 225 He also felt a bit of pain afterward. “The hills in 2010. are, hands down, the most challenging part of The top team on this year’s RFAC was Richard’s the ride,” Hess said. “I must confess, sometimes Riders, a 66-member group that raised just un- I walk up them. der $110,000. “For me, every Ride gets easier and each Ride The top overall fundraiser was James Sumers, Force’s season ends By Ross Forman Chicago built a 7-6 lead in the final minutes is special to me for a different reason. Partici- who raised $15,815. of the first quarter when quarterback Sami pating in long distance rides like RFAC allows me “At closing ceremonies, I was talking to a rider The Chicago Force contained the Boston Mi- Grisafe connected with Jeannette Gray on a to not only raise money for an amazing cause, about the ride and about the physical challenge litia for the first quarter July 9, and actually 40-yard pass. but also have a mental mind purge. Riding a bike of the ride. He said, ‘At one point, I was really led 7-6. But then the roof caved in. Grisafe hit Zhubi with an 11-yard pass late for 200 miles gives you a lot of time to think.” struggling on the hills, and I saw a rider with The Militia scored on the first play of the in the second quarter as Chicago tried to stay Darryn Dunbar, of Advocate Illinois Masonic an orange flag; it made me realize why I was second quarter—a 5-yard touchdown run by in step with the speedy Militia. Medical Center and DePaul University’s Depart- here, and I got through it,’” Cordova said. “Hear- Whitney Zelee—and carried a 30-15 edge at Boston built a 43-15 lead in the third quar- ment of Nursing, said the ride was, for the most ing that [story] made me feel really good about halftime, and then rolled over the Force in ter before Grisafe hit Jessica Springer with part, injury-free. introducing the orange flags to the ride for AIDS the second half. a touchdown pass to end the third 43-23 in “Fortunately, aside from one cyclist who was Chicago.” Boston won 50-23 in the second-round favor of the visitors. forced off-road by a clueless motorist, the nearly Austin Baidas, who lives in Chicago’s Lakeview playoff battle, played at Evanston Township “Offensively, we got off to a slow start and 300 participants in the ride For AIDS Chicago neighborhood, participated in the RFAC for the High School. just couldn’t get going. And a slow start for completed the 200-mile journey free of major second time and this was his fifth fund-raising The Force season ends with a 9-1 record— our offense is not beneficial to our team,” injuries,” Dunbar said. “The six-person medical bicycle ride. He is the associate director (office and plenty of tears. Zhubi said. “Defensively, we needed to stop crew (two physicians, two nurse practitioners, of management and budget) for Gov. Quinn and “This probably was the worst loss [of my them at points and didn’t. an EMT and a medical student) treated minor was part of the 15-member Election Cycle, which career,]” said Albi Zhubi. “We had all the “We were expecting Boston to basically be injuries common to a 200-mile bike ride on a also featured Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon. weapons, all the tools to go all the way this our clones. They are as solid of a team as hot summer weekend: fatigue, dehydration, “One of the reasons it’s important to do the season. It’s really frustrating.” we’ve faced all season.” minor lacerations, abrasions and the like. The RFAC is, AIDS has been around for 30 years and WINDY CITY TIMES July 13, 2011 43 CONNE IONS X MAKE IT YOUR BUSINESS i Your Foot Wellness Doctor! l

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