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BY KATE SOSIN of one the first clinics for transgender children in the “Anytime you are doing community-based participa- country. tory research… you want to be in the community,” Gay- Go to Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, and you’ll find les said. “It’s great to do research, but we really want to details of one of the most HIV-impacted communities in the city. The move to Uptown do research that means something to the people we’re But look for free HIV testing services, and you might The center has three primary functions: research, ser- discussing.” the same-sex come up short. vices and advocacy. Over the past two years, the ways Part of what drove that decision was also proximity to marriage bill The neighborhood, which is home to myriad social its carries out that mission has consistently grown. other LGBT groups. page 6 service providers, has few HIV-testing sites. When Lurie Children’s Hospital recently vacated Lin- “When you are in the community and you have foot- Zach Stafford, of the Gender, Sexuality and HIV Pre- coln Park for its new downtown home, the center was print in the community, it allows for that first step in vention Center based out of Lurie Children’s Hospital, faced with some big questions. terms of making partnerships with different organiza- comes up with two, and one is his own. Dr. Rob Garofalo, director of the center, knew that tions,” said Gayles. “I think it gives you a lot more “Uptown has been missed, which is really interest- a center serving LGBT and HIV-positive people would credibility when you are in the community, as opposed ing,” Stafford says. have the most impact in a neighborhood outside of the to saying, ‘we’re going to stay in the ivory tower and Stafford is a behavioral research associate at the cen- downtown area. Others at Lurie agreed that the center come out and do it and run back.’” ter, which has just moved to Uptown, bringing with it should find a community-based site, rather than follow- But the center also wanted to avoid replicating ser- testing services, transgender support and cutting edge ing the hospital. vices. Uptown, which has some of the highest HIV num- LGBT medical research. Dr. Travis Gayles, research fellow and clinical instruc- bers in the city but few LGBT-specific services, became With the move now behind it, the center is gearing up tor, said the goal was keep the center close to the peo- Turn to page 10 a laundry list of new plans, including the establishment ple it served, where clients could feel comfortable.

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HAVE YOURSELF A DILF-Y LITTLE VALENTINE’S DAY Show #508 Find Nightspots on www.WindyCityQueercast.com 4 Feb. 13, 2013 WINDY CITY TIMES Pope stepping down; CPS’ counseling Chicago LGBTs react director accused of BY KATE SOSIN ing,” he said, according to the Huffington Post. “They deny their nature and decide that it is not In a move that is sure to have reverberations something previously given to them, but that LGBT insensitivity for LGBTs around the globe, Pope Benedict XVI they make it for themselves.” announced his resignation Feb. 11, citing ailing Also responding to the news was national By Stephen Sonneveld ES: —towards it— health and old age. LGBT Catholic group Dignity/USA. Dignity called BK: Sure. The news came a day after LGBT activists pro- on the future pope to cease ant-LGBT state- A former colleague of Barbara Karpouzian, the ES: —and rather than assaulting the beliefs— tested Chicago Cardinal Francis George for his ments and to enter into conversations with LGBT current director of K-12 Counseling and Advising BK: Mm hm, sure. anti-gay stances. Catholics. at Chicago Public Schools (CPS), is alleging that ES: —by history or knowledge of the Koran, Benedict is the first in nearly six centuries to “At this time of significant transition, we hope the educator made offensive remarks regarding I’d rather just reveal Jesus to them in their step down from the papacy, after a career marked that the Cardinals who will elect the new Pope religion in the presence of students, as well as love— by increasing opposition from LGBT-rights advo- take time to listen to the people of the Church, homophobic statements to her peers. BK: Yes. cates the clergy sexual-abuse scandals. and that they hear the voice of the Holy Spirit Phillip Elkins, a Spanish teacher at Albert G. ES: —we continued down this path. Benedict who took office in 2005, will leave calling for a Pope who will be a Shepherd to all Lane Technical College Preparatory High School, BK: Yes, mm hm. his post Feb. 28, according to multiple reports. of God’s people,” Dignity said in a statement. included Windy City Times in an email sent to ES: If I were to bring up the Koran, and the In a statement released by LGBT Catholic or- “We hope for a leader who will work to heal the CPS CEO Dr. Barbara Byrd-Bennett that detailed lies that are contained in it, and the false god ganization the Rainbow Sash Movement (RSM), divisions of recent decades, and who values dia- the allegations. that it portrays, immediately, any opportunity the organization said the Benedict’s resignation logue above conformity.” According to the email, when Karpouzian was for me to minister to them— is an opportunity for church reform. Andy Thayer of Gay Liberation Network, which also a Spanish teacher at Lane Tech, she “told BK: Yes. “The Pope should be the visible symbol of uni- protested Chicago Cardinal Francis George a day two students, ‘Catholics will not go to heaven.’” ES: —would have been closed. ty a role this Pope has found difficult to play,” prior to Benedict’s resignation, said the end of Elkins claims that when he excused the students BK: Right. the organization said in the statement. “He Benedict’s papacy could usher in change for the to the hall, Karpouzian told him “never to speak Karpouzian signed off from the final “Creation- should be the assurance to the Catholic faith- historically anti-gay hierarchy. to her “in that manner” and “contradict” her in ism vs. Evolution” episode with, “God loves you ful that they are members of the one holy [C] “A reckoning is coming within the church,” front of anyone again.” with an everlasting love. He created you, He atholic and apostolic Church founded by Christ. Thayer said. “This notion that the church is a The email also asserted, “Rosie O’Donnell was formed you while you were in your mother’s However, Pope Benedict has focused more and Medieval organization that never never never in the news for having married her partner, and womb, and He has a plan for your life. God bless on doctrinal enforcement and purity instead of changes is too pessimistic.” Barb began telling colleagues that gay people you.” trying to continue the reforms of Vatican II.” But, Thayer added, “This new pope is going to were going to hell. After I mentioned we should It remains to be seen whether CPS will con- Late last year, Benedict made headlines by de- be cut from the same cloth as the old one.” stay neutral, she wrote me a letter inviting me sider such broadcasts as free speech protected nouncing same-sex marriage during his Christ- Regardless of the future pope’s stance on LGBT to her house to watch a video on how to become under the First Amendment, or as a conflict of mas address. issues, Thayer said, change within the Catholic heterosexual.” interest for the city’s top school counselor, a “People dispute the idea that they have a na- church will come not from the pope’s personal- Elkins wrote that the “unprofessional and servant in the public sector, to openly declare ture, given to them by their bodily identity, that ity, but from pressure applied to the papacy. inappropriate comments” still distress him. a bias against religious groups and the very sci- serves as a defining element of the human be- Moreover, “Gay CPS teachers, counselors, and ence the schools are teaching. students deserve to hear that Barb is not only If Elkins’ allegations are to be believed, it being neutral at her job, but she is encouraging would appear Karpouzian’s unsubstantiated ho- Boy Scouts delay Lesbian national guard LGBTQ themes.” mophobic comment “ that gay people were go- As to the allegation of Karpouzian encourag- ing to hell” is also intertwined with her religious decision on gay ban officer passes away ing conversion therapy, Elkins asked, “Is she perspective. Upon review of the Everlasting Love BY KATE SOSIN Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan of the on board 100% with The American Psychology episodes available on YT, however, none of the New Hampshire National Guard passed away, Association, The American Psychiatric Associa- titles directly address LGBT issues, and the se- After more than a week of debate about The according to an OutServe-SLDN press release. tion, and The American Pediatric Association lect episodes viewed did not uncover any homo- Boy Scouts of America (BSA) ban on gay Morgan came out on MSNBC on Sept. 20, who have said that trying to change someone’s phobic comments, religious-based or otherwise. scouts, the organization has announced that 2011—the day of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” sexual orientation is harmful?” Although Byrd-Bennett was unavailable for it has postponed consideration of the policy repeal, and became a nationally recognized A message left on Karpouzian’s voice mail this comment, the CPS communications office prom- until this Spring. advocate against the so-called Defense of morning was not returned, and WCT has reached ised WCT a response about the broadcasts and In a statement released to media outlets, Marriage Act (DOMA). DOMA bars her wife, out to Elkins to support his claims. Elkins’ email. BSA said the organization needed time to Karen, from receiving military, Social Security Karpouzian’s anti-Catholic rhetoric is curious, A representative from the CPS Office of Com- weigh the decision. An announcement on the and other benefits to help her care for their as her Linkedin profile indicates she holds an munications has told WCT that this “allegation policy had been expected Feb. 6. 5-year-old daughter, Casey Elena. M.A. from two Catholic institutions, Loyola Uni- from a former colleague” of Barbara Kapouzian “After careful consideration and extensive Morgan also garnered national support in versity of Chicago and Saint Xavier University. is “something that CPS is looking into.” dialogue within the Scouting family, along February 2012, when she visited Capitol Hill What can be verified is that Karpouzian—who Windy City Times will provide updates as this with comments from those outside the or- to meet with the staff of Speaker of the House earns an annual salary from CPS reported to be story unfolds. ganization, the volunteer officers of the Boy John Boehner to tell her personal story. between $99,750 and $100,985—has been the Scouts of America’s National Executive Board host of a cable access talk show, Everlasting concluded that due to the complexity of this Panetta extends Love, for the past 10 years. The show’s YouTube issue, the organization needs time for a more channel, and also the YT channel for the show’s deliberate review of its membership policy,” benefits to same-sex producer, currently publish broadcasts which de- BSA said in a statement. military partners pict Karpouzian interviewing doctors, athletes Gerber/Hart The organization goes on to say that BSA’s Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced and authors about the positive impact of Chris- community national council will take action at the orga- Feb. 11 that the Pentagon is extending ben- tianity in their lives, and their efforts at minis- nization’s national meeting in May. efits to same-sex partners of military service- try. forum Feb. 13 at The organization announced in late January members, including the right to visit their However, there is also a three-part broadcast Berger Park that it was considering removing its national loved ones in military hospitals, USA Today which debunks Darwin and evolution, and two Gerber/Hart Library and Archives will ban against gay scouts, allowing local chap- reported. series of interviews that call the Koran “lies.” hold a community forum Wed., Feb, 13, 7-9 ters to decide for themselves. That announce- Among the other benefits to be extended: In part three of “From Islam to Christianity,” p.m., at the Berger Park Cultural Center, ment came just months after the scouts reaf- participating in family groups on military guest Erol Senses, who was raised Muslim before 6205 N. Sheridan Rd. firmed the ban. bases, issuing dependent identification cards converting, had the following exchange with The meeting will focus on the past, pres- LGBT organizations like GLAAD praised the and having privileges in commissaries. The Karpouzian: ent and future of Gerber/Hart, and will proposed action on the policy, but confusion military has 60 days to determine how to ex- Barbara Karpouzian: So do we worship the include an update on Gerber/Hart’s new arose after the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) tend the benefits. same god? facility at 6500 N. Clark St. criticized the proposal as inadequate. In a statement issued from the White Erol Senses: Absolutely not. Members of the board of directors and “It might sound like good news,” HRC Presi- House, Panetta said, “Taking care of our ser- BK: Okay. key volunteers will be on hand. There will dent Chad Griffin wrote in an email to sup- vice members and honoring the sacrifices of ES: Absolutely not. be a short presentation; the rest of the porters. “But it’s not good enough.” all military families are two core values of BK: How do you, how do you answer that evening will be reserved for questions and Griffin called on the scouts to institute a this nation. Extending these benefits is an question, or how do you deal with that, or how answers as well as dialogue among the par- non-discrimination policy. appropriate next step under current law to did you deal with that, with your parents? ticipants. ensure that all service members receive equal ES: At that time, I was gentle with them, and support for what they do to protect this na- even though I did not acknowledge it, in a lov- tion.” ing way, I took baby steps— BK: Sure. B:10.25” T:10.25” WINDY CITY TIMES Feb.S:10.25” 13, 2013 5 YouYou knowknow whowho lovesloves rainbows?rainbows? B:13.5” S:13.5” Infants.Infants. T:13.5”

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The Supreme Court has June, 2013. ACLU: What the marriage agreed to hear Windsor v. United States (an Follow Windy City Times for the latest up- ACLU case out of New York) challenging the dates on the equal marriage fight in Illinois. bill says and does in Illinois constitutionality of DOMA. The case challenges The bill can viewed in full here: http://www. DOMA’s explicit discrimination against same- ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum= sex married couples by treating them as legal 10&GAID=12&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=68375& BY KATE SOSIN der Illinois law. That confusion will be addressed strangers for purposes of all federal statutes and SessionID=85&GA=98. and rectified by the ability of couples to marry programs. We should know the result of this It may not be long before LGBT couples in Il- and be recognized as married under Illinois law. linois have access to marriage for the first time. Can out-of-state couples get married in Il- For many couples, that will mean a whole new linois? set of questions and issues. ACLU: Yes—the law allows out-of-state cou- Windy City Times has been gathering ques- ples to marry in Illinois, although the state law tions from readers over the past few weeks. We where they reside will determine whether their Protesters at posed them to the experts at the American Civil marriages are legally recognized in that state. Holy Name Liberties Union, one of the main organizations We hope that many couples from across the Mid- Cathedral in the fight for equal marriage in Illinois. west and elsewhere will come to Illinois to marry Feb. 10. Here’s what they said: once Illinois approves the freedom to marry for Photo by Will civil union couples automatically be gay and lesbian couples. Kate Sosin; entered into a marriage? Will out of state same-sex marriages be rec- see more images ACLU: Couples with civil unions will have two ognized in Illinois? online at options. They may have a marriage ceremony to ACLU: Yes. The law provides that marriages le- www.WindyCity convert their civil union into a marriage. To do gally entered into in other states will be recog- MediaGroup.com so, they will apply for a marriage license, have nized in Illinois. If you are already married, your their marriage solemnized in a religious or civil marriage will now be recognized as a marriage, ceremony and then register the marriage. (The rather than just as a civil union. Marriages of law provides that the fee for the marriage li- couples transferring to Illinois from New York or cense is to be waived in these circumstances.) Massachusetts will be legally recognized as mar- Alternatively, if a couple in a civil union would riages in Illinois. LGBTs protest up for the general membership meetings were rather not go through a new ceremony, for one Could a referendum overturn marriage the board members.” year following the date that the marriage law equality in Illinois? Cardinal George On Feb. 10, IGA leadership released an becomes effective, they can simply have their ACLU: Only the legislature can initiate referen- BY KATE SOSIN email statement to members confirming the civil union designated as a marriage—again, at da in Illinois to amend the Constitution to deny dissolution, which was approved Feb. 5. no fee—with the date of the marriage to be re- same-sex couples the freedom to marry. Three Keeping with an annual tradition of protest- For past coverage on the dissolution and corded as the date of the original civil union. such proposed amendments have been filed by ing Catholic Cardinal Francis George, LGBT the history of IGA see www.windycityme- When would the law take effect? Illinois legislators this session. However, simi- supporters demonstrated outside Holy Name diagroup.com/lgbt/IGA-considering-dissolu- ACLU: Thirty days after the bill is signed into lar amendments to write discrimination into the Cathedral Feb. 10. tion/40727.html. effect by the Governor.” Illinois Constitution have been filed for many More than 20 attended the protest, in- Will civil unions still exist if the marriage years without moving forward, and we are con- tended to draw attention to George’s anti-gay Former U.S. Rep. bill becomes law? fident that none of these amendments will be stances. Protesters marched despite a cold ACLU: Yes. The marriage bill does not change successful in achieving the required three-fifths rainy morning, as parishioners quietly exited Collins dies the civil union law. They will still be available majority in each house. Sunday mass. About a dozen police surround- Former U.S. Rep. Cardiss Collins—the first for couples (same-sex and different-sex) who What will happen to the Lambda Legal and ed the demonstration. African-American woman to represent Illinois choose this option. American Civil Liberties Union marriage law- The protest is an annual Valentine’s Day tra- in Congress—died of natural causes at age 81 If a couple lives in Illinois but already en- suits if equal marriage becomes law? dition organized by LGBT direct-action group on Saturday, Feb. 2, in Washington, D.C., ac- tered into a civil union or domestic partner- ACLU: If the legislature extends the freedom Gay Liberation Network (GLN). cording to the Chicago Tribune. She served in ship together in another state, can they get to marry to all couples—including same-sex Andy Thayer of GLN said the demonstration Congress during 1973-97. married in Illinois? couples—in Illinois, our client couples would be was intended to condemn George’s political She focused on women’s health and welfare ACLU: Yes. You can get married in Illinois even eligible to marry. That is the best news of all. It actions, not his religious beliefs. issues, universal health insurance, gender if you and your partner entered into a civil union also would mean that the law we are seeking to “If you promote discrimination, you are equality in college athletics and Medicare or domestic partnership in another state. challenge already would be altered in the way promoting bigotry and that is what this car- coverage of mammograms. Are there benefits to converting civil unions we seek. We would expect the lawsuit would be dinal has done consistently for years now,” into marriages? dismissed as moot at that point. Thayer said. Pride Fest proposal ACLU: The most important benefit for couples Will an Illinois marriage be recognized by LGBT Catholic organization Rainbow Sash currently in a civil union will be to put an end other states? Movement (RSM) also backed the march. aims for weekend to the second-class status given to same-sex ACLU: A same-sex couple who marries in Il- Joe Murray, executive director of RSM, before parade noted that the majority of Catholics support couples by denying them marriage but offering linois will be recognized as married in those by Kate Sosin them something separate and poorly under- states that recognize the marriages of same-sex LGBT rights. He said he hopes the cardinal will stood. Designating same-sex couples as “not couples, a list we expect to continue to grow. In have a change of heart. Departing from a tradition of holding its an- good enough” for marriage is bad enough, but addition, some private businesses or other third “We’re all children of God, and we’re all en- nual Pride Fest the same weekend as the Pride it also invites discrimination against them. Also parties outside of Illinois may recognize an Il- titled to equal rights,” Murray said. Parade, the Northalsted Business Alliance has marriage will end the confusion—and regular linois marriage for their own purposes. The protest comes as the Illinois General announced a plan to push the fest to an ear- lack of recognition—of civil unions in Illinois. Will the federal government recognize an Assembly is poised to vote on a bill that lier weekend. Our clients in the lawsuit recount numerous Illinois marriage? would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois. Jen Gordon, a spokesperson for the alli- times when someone has not understood what ACLU: No. At this point, the Defense of Mar- Just one counterprotester appeared at the ance, confirmed that Pride Fest organizers it means for a couple to be in a civil union un- riage Act (DOMA) prohibits the federal govern- demonstration, which ended without inci- were aiming for June 22-23, a week ahead of dent. the annual Pride Parade, scheduled for June 30. yoga for men taught by men Illinois Gender “Our preference is to change the date to the Saturday and Sunday before the parade,” Advocates dissolves Gordon said. “It is not a done deal.” Interested in yoga but not in BY KATE SOSIN Gordon said organizers are still seeking ap- classes packed with tiny proval from elected officials and community Illinois Gender Advocates (IGA), longtime the groups. But, she added, the committee is in limber women? 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leg was in a cast,” Davidson said. “Chuck and I Ogren said Windemuth will be remembered Charles “Chuck” Lee Windemuth, a fixture in Chi- recently recalled that first unforgettable meet- as “kind, loving, caring [and with the] biggest cago’s leather community since the late 1980s, ing, remembering that when I opened his closet, heart in the world.” Ogren added that Winde- died Feb. 7 at the home of his parents in Cum- I commented ‘nice boot collection.’ Although I muth was a “mentor” to many, “and he really berland, Md., after a battle with liver cancer, was about six weeks from coming out publicly, helped the community drive to higher levels of with his family by his side. He was 54 and lived he knew at that moment I was part of the fam- community involvement and helped men im- in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. ily.” prove their self-esteem.” “I remember the day so vividly last March that Davidson said that “without [Windemuth’s] William Schendel, 42, who lives in Uptown, is he told me he had cancer; there was plenty of help and close friendship, I would not have the co-owner/COO of the Mr. International Rub- hope and promise that he would beat it,” said been as nearly involved [in the leather commu- ber (MIR) Contest, LLC. He knew Windemuth for Todd Davidson, who was friends with Windemuth nity] and would not have advanced so quickly. I seven years. for the past eight years. “He went through che- would not have the spirit to give back as much “I am saddened by the loss, but thankful that motherapy for a few months, but in August had as I do.” he is no longer in pain and no longer suffer- complications. The doctors decided it was best Windemuth was single and openly gay. ing,” said Schendel, who tagged Windemuth as to pause the chemo for a while until Chuck could “The things I will miss the most are the con- “a friend, a leader, a mentor, [and] a person who get his strength back up.” versations we had, and anyone who knew Chuck wanted to help others and his community. Windemuth’s health continued to worsen last knows he could be quite the talker,” Davidson “He was a mentor and someone I looked up fall, Davidson said. said. “He really knew how to take a situation, to in the community as a role-model. We shared “By December, it was becoming apparent that boil it down and come up with the answers.” a similar philosophy on contests and their abil- things were not getting better, and in January Joee Arteaga of Chicago tagged Windemuth as ity to help individuals and communities better things turned for the worse,” Davidson said. “His a “teacher of life.” themselves. His approach to contestant groom- liver and body just could not keep up and he Charles “Chuck” Windemuth. Photo from Todd “He taught the young to survive and love in ing and how contests could be run greatly in- entered hospice care.” Davidson an unfamiliar, harsh world,” Arteaga said. “He fluenced decisions I would make as co-owner Davidson said that, in January, he helped Win- taught the middle-aged to enjoy life and smell and COO of Mr. International Rubber, and will demuth pack what he wanted and shipped it to the roses in an ever-changing world. He taught continue to influence me well into the future.” his father’s home in Maryland, where his boy- working a room, speeches and leather attire the elderly to kiss us goodbye with dignity and Windemuth’s funeral took place Feb. 11 at Ad- hood bedroom was waiting for him. were just some of the things we taught,” David- respect in a forgetful world. My family and I were ams Family Funeral Home in Cumberland, Md. “I have cried many tears over the past year,” son said. “It was never about changing a person; proud to have him as a teacher in our lives.” Davidson said. “His departure is slowly sinking it was always about bringing to light a contes- in, and I know I will need many moments alone tant’s best qualities while allowing them to be to get myself back on my feet. I will continue themselves. The lessons learned in that training CDPH wants Shore part of women’s to hold his torch of spirit for our world, as will apply to almost every aspect of our daily lives, many, many others.” so, for me at least, it was far more rewarding and candidates for LGBT leadership board Windemuth was an Eagle Scout within the Boy applicable than just for a contest.” Out Metropolitan Water Reclamation Dis- health council trict Commissioner Debra Shore has been Scouts of America. He graduated from Allegany Davidson said the 2013 IML, in late May, will The Chicago Department of Public Health elected first vice president of the board of the High School in 1977, and was a member of the be “tough” without Windemuth. “He was the go- (CDPH) is seeking candidates for its new LGBT Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership. school’s marching band and theater club. He at- to guy; everyone looked to him for help,” David- Health Advisory Council. The founding board of directors includes Il- tended Grove City (Pa.) College, participating on son said. The Council, which will be composed of linois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Dawn the school’s swim team, and then the University Windemuth regularly donated to such charities 10-12 members, will advise city staff on the Clark Netsch, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and of Pittsburgh, where he was a cheerleader. and causes as Vital Bridges, Center on Halsted, unique health needs of the LGBT community; former state Sen. Carol Ronen. He was a flight attendant for American Air- The Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M), and of provide a voice in the decisions that affect From the institute, 52 women have run for lines for 30 years and was still employed at the course International Mr. Leather (IML). the LGBT community; and serve as a liaison office and been elected to 39 offices, includ- time of his death. Davidson said one of his favorite Windemuth to partner organizations for continued imple- ing judicial and state legislative posts as well In Chicago, Windemuth’s scene was the leather stories came at IML in 2006—when Davidson mentation of Chicago’s LGBT Community Ac- as the U.S. Congress. community—and he was one of its celebrities. was preparing to compete at the event. tion Plan. “Chuck was one of the most respected and “I had a group of CLKC members listen to my CDPH will accept applications for the Coun- loved icons of the leather community,” Davidson speech and give me pointers. 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There were more than a thousand people shaking hands, giving hugs and patting backs in the elegant Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Chicago—a crowd of sparkling dresses, heels, cummerbunds and bow ties. On Feb. 9, Equality Illinois held its annual “Justice for All” gala, which featured a silent auction, dinner, awards ceremony and dancing. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov. Pat Quinn and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle were some of the many elected officials in attendance, among an array of activists, policy makers, nonprofit workers and journalists. Also in attendance were openly gay elected officials, including 44th Ward Ald. Tom Tun- ney and 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman as well as openly gay state Reps. Greg Harris, Kelly Cassidy and Deborah Mell. Openly gay Metropolitan Water Recla- mation District Commissioner Debra Shore was also at the gala. The overwhelming mood at the gala was one of cel- ebration—for Equality Illinois, but also for the suc- cessful passing of the marriage-equality bill in the Senate Executive Committee, and its upcoming vote Photos by Kat Fitzgerald, www.mysticimagesphotography.com. in the state Senate Feb. 14. More photos available online at www.windycitymediagroup.com Former state Sen. Carol Ronen was confident that the bill would go before, and pass, in both houses of the legislature. “It looks very good for passing. I think everything you hear is very optimistic,” she told Windy City Times. Ronen said that organizations likes Equality Illinois were essential in the process. “Everybody has been at the table. Everything has been a great group effort,” she said. Windy City Times spoke with Mell about the upcom- ing bill, which will go up for a vote in the Senate before going before the house. In 2004, Mell was ar- rested at a marriage-equality protest. “I didn’t even think I was going to be in politics then. To be voting on the bill is really exciting,” she said. During the introduction of elected officials, Quinn also gave his assurances of the bill’s success. “This week will be a historic week in Illinois,” he said. “This year we’re going to make and pass a law called marriage equality.” Accordingly, Equality Illinois presented its 2013 Freedom Award to Sen. Heather Steans, the chief Senate sponsor of the same-sex marriage bill and ad- vocate for marriage reform. “Heather is the one who stood up in commission and refused all the things they were trying to scratch out of the bill,” said Dee Beaubien, the wife of the late Rep. Mark Beaubien, who was posthumously hon- ored with the Freedom Award last year. Dalila Fridi, chair of the Equality Illinois Education Project, spoke of the work ahead for Equality Illinois and possible backlash. According to Fridi, in every state in which marriage- equality legislation was passed, efforts were made to repeal or diminish its effects. Fridi also stressed that advocates will need to be able to assist public offices in the implementation of the law. The gala was co-chaired by chef Art Smith and his husband, artist Jesus Salgueiro. United Airlines was recognized with the 2013 Business Leadership Award. Sidetrack co-owner and Equality Illinois Board Mem- ber Art Johnston gave remarks and a call for sup- port. Johnston also spoke briefly of the history of gay rights in the state, and sent a message of support from Dawn Clark Netsch, one of the state’s earliest supporters of gay rights. Netsch is in the late stages of Lou Gehrig’s disease, and was unable to attend the event. Among the other politicians attending were state- wide elected officials Lisa Madigan (attorney gen- eral), Sheila Simon (lieutenant governor) and Judy Baar Topinka (comptroller); U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley and Brad Schneider; state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz; Cook County Attorney General Anita Alvarez; and dozens of others. Two candidates running in this month’s spe- cial election to replace Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. in the 2nd Congressional District also attended: Robin Kelly and Toi Hutchinson. WINDY CITY TIMES Feb. 13, 2013 9 10 Feb. 13, 2013 WINDY CITY TIMES CENTER from cover have to go through.” Other services Gayles and Garofalo have also signed on to see Garofalo created the clinic out of a patchwork Last September, the center announced that patients at the TransLife center, Chicago House’s the obvious choice. of specialists already working within Lurie, a it was opening a satellite HIV testing clinic in new transgender home on the North Side of Chi- “There really isn’t another social service move that both has both staffed the clinic and Lakeview. The center had intended to do late- cago. agency in the vicinity that targets the popu- furthered understanding about transgender lives night testing in at the site, from 8 p.m. to 2 lation that we really want to target,” Garofalo within Lurie, he said. The center will also employ a.m. Plans for the future said. a psychologist and a social worker. However, its location at Briar and Broadway The changes at the clinic have meant not only The center’s new home at 4711 N. Broadway In past years, Chicago families with transgen- drew little foot traffic, said Gayles. Despite the an increase in services but also in staff and puts it close to two Red Line stops. And it is der kids often found medical and mental health fact that office operated when other provid- space. The center is already doubling its offices close enough to both Lakeview and Edgewater to services piecemeal. While many of the city’s ers remained closed, the office did not attract by taking over the second floor its new build- allow the center easy collaboration with groups LGBT organizations offer youth services, most of enough clients to justify keeping it open. ing. Its staff, currently around 25 employees, based in both neighborhoods. those services are designed for kids ages 13 and Now, the center is in the process of moving will grow to 35 people in the coming months. older. its testing services north to its Uptown facility. And its initiatives are growing beyond medi- New gender-identity center Some families flew to Boston Children’s Hos- In addition to testing youth under 25 years old, cine. The center plans to launch transgender Furthering the expansion of the center, is pital or Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, which the center will be collaborating with Chicago programming and anti-bullying efforts. It will the agency’s plans to launch a Gender Identity both have gender clinics for children. But for House to test adults. also be researching the health impacts of bully- Clinic. The move fills a major gap in gender-af- families without the time or means to travel, Gayles said that the center has an edge when ing and doing new research on gender identity firming care in Chicago. finding specialists that understood gender is- it comes to HIV care. Those who test positive at and children. The clinic, which is up and running but has yet sues and kids presented a serious challenge. its site can receive a direct link to care within “It’s about doing research that matters to to officially launch, is the first of its kind in the Such was the case for Chicago author Jen Carr, the agency. communities, not just doing research but being city and one of few resources for gender-variant whose book “Be Who You Are” was inspired by Putting the center in Uptown, said Stafford, able to do the whole picture,” said Gayles. “Yes, not only fills a need in the community, but it we’re doing research projects but we’re linking puts the center in touch with a growing LGBT people care and take of them at the clinic and population in the community. Stafford noted thinking of ways to form partnerships with orga- that many transgender women are pursuing col- nizations to help try to make lives better.” lege degrees at Truman College in Uptown, and For a full list of services offered at the center, a large population of LGBT people already live in check out www.chicagochildrensresearch.org/ the area. gender.

Queer Black history discussed at forum By Melissa Wasserman it because although they were so unique, you can still hear that unified message, you can Affinity Community Services teamed up with still hear that unified purpose and that strug- Mary Morten’s Morten Group to host “Queer gle that continues. It was a very good mix of Black History: Leaving the Shadows Behind” ideas and perspectives.” at The Reva and David Logan Center for the O’Connor said he rarely speaks to African- Arts at the University of Chicago Feb. 9. American LGBT groups, but at this event he The Queer Black History event began with a shared his beliefs, saying, “Understand that, screening of “Leaving the Shadows Behind.” if you know your history, you tend not to Morten’s short documentary, shown for the make the same mistakes.” In turn, he hoped first time in its entirety, featured interviews to have more coalition-building events such Dr. Rob Garofalo (left) and Dr. Travis Gayles. Photo by Terry Janice with Black LGBT activists from the mid-1990s. as this one. It also featured the faces and words of sev- “I think we don’t coalesce enough,” he eral prominent activists who have since died, said. “I think ... sexism tends to overshadow including Renae Ogletree, Rosalind Glanton, the other issues that we really need to be kids younger than 13. Through the clinic, chil- her own gender-diverse child. Troy Ford and John Pennycuff. addressing in the African-American men’s dren dealing with gender identity issues will “Prior to this, I was contemplating moving to Following the video, panelists ranging from community; there’s sexism, and that sexism have access to everything from endocrinology Los Angeles,” Carr said. “This is really monumen- their early 20s to 50s discussed various is- has adversely affected our community as a to psychology. tal that we could have a Midwest gender clinic.” sues within the Black LGBT community. The whole, and I think that’s a mistake. I think “As a unit, the family is not always ready to Carr’s fourth-grader has been seeing Garofalo panel included Iman Crutcher of Earth Pearl it’s a mistake for the broader LGBT commu- embrace terms like ‘LGBT’ or ‘transgender,’” said for a year, and the launch of the clinic will sig- Collective; Michael O’Connor, co-founder of nity to assume marriage equality is the only Dr. Rob Garofalo, director of the center. “I think nificantly impact her family, she said. The Rocks Pride Event; Lisa Marie Pickens, co- issue that is of importance to our entire com- coming to Lurie allows people to come to a Resources for transgender children in Chicago founder of Affinity and one of the activists munity. Too many people are dying because place where services are hopefully increasingly are scarce, something that Carr learned early featured in the video; and Fresco Steez, youth of lack of good healthcare because of lack of culturally competent, without threatening the on after her child shared that she felt like a organizer. Affinity board member and Scholar good housing, because of lack of jobs.” developmental trajectory that these families girl. Carr approached both center on Halsted Alum D. Jamari White, acted as moderator. Pickens, featured in the film while partici- and Howard Brown Health center looking for Brandy Donaldson—vice president of pating in the Bud Billiken parade, said the resources, but she found that neither agency A.L.P.H.A.S, an acronym for African American film and event are historic. Sunday, Feb. 17 served young children. Lesbian Professionals Having a Say—traveled “I think it’s historic because it’s Black His- 6:30 p.m. “I was desperate,” Carr said. from the Quad Cities to attend. A.L.P.H.A.S, tory Month and I think that effort has had S. Bear Bergman’s Over time, she developed connections with an Affinity ally, described the event as “phe- such a tremendous impact, not just in the other parents, but even parent resources focus nomenal” and “educational, especially from city, but I think nationally in terms of really Speakeasy Show on the parents of transgender teens and adults. the perspective of someone who is not a Chi- stepping out there and becoming visible in “We haven’t had an umbrella to meet under,” cago native.” that way,” she said. “It’s exciting to see how Carr said. “We’re going to have this safe space to “It was such a wealth of knowledge and far we’ve come in the past 20 years.” come together, and that is just the most excit- Thursday, Feb. 21 I appreciated the fact the panel was both See more photos online at www.WindyCi- ing thing.” young people and, how Michael put it, elders tyMediaGroup.com. 7 p.m. Today, Carr is working with the center to es- in this movement,” she said. “I appreciated tablish a play group and other resources for the Christine Sneed clinic. Little Known Facts “This is probably the most obvious fill in the Back row: gap role for Lurie,” said Garofalo. “This really Kim Hunt, should be taken on by an academic institution D. Jamari like Lurie because we’re dealing with children 5233 N. Clark White and from early childhood through adolescence. So I (773) 769-9299 Michael think there needs to be a lot of careful delib- O’Connor. eration around childhood issues of development Front: Iman that I think a place like Lurie is well-equipped Crutcher, to handle.” Fresco Steez The clinic is already seeing 30 families from and Lisa throughout the Midwest, Garofalo said. It will Pickens. officially launch later this year. [email protected] Photo by The new clinic was made possible due to a sig- Tracy Baim womenandchildrenfirst.com nificant donation from the Tawani Foundation Parking Available and money that Lurie itself committed to clinic. Wheelchair Accessible WINDY CITY TIMES Feb. 13, 2013 11 Dougie Collins hosted a house party four years ago before he and his crew headed north to Milwau- kee in a bus that, well, is seemingly still rolling along. Collins has since been asked regularly, due to the fact his day job is for Chicago Charter Express, to GAYin the provide The “gAy List” bus for many local events and parties, particularly fundraisers. Many rides have themes plus on-board DJs, scantily clad dancers and more. LIFE “They are so much fun,” said Collins, who has arranged bus escapes for trips to Saugatuck, suburban gay bars and even local pub crawls. “One of my favorites is the annual Ginger-themed St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Dougie Collins [in 2012]; we called it ‘The Chariot of Firecrotch.’” Text by photos Ross Forman The rate varies, but starts at $20 per person, and the bus can accommodate about 55. “I really try to (unless otherwise indicated) make it affordable and still be able to give back to a worthy cause; that’s the appeal of The ‘gAy List,’” which is BYOB, said Collins, whose bus rolls about once or twice per month, mostly during the summer. “It’s like a crazy dance bar on wheels,” he said. “People constantly are suggesting repeats and offering up new ideas for The ‘gAy List’ bus. A lot of relationships start and end on the bus.” Collins has lived in Chicago for 12 years. He previously lived in St. Louis, “and always have been in- trigued by entertaining people,” he said. To that, he dabbled in theater and improv in St. Louis, and also has performed in musicals. “I’ve always liked entertaining but being more on the creative side of things,” he said. Such as a 2011 party he hosted that he called, Barbra-Que, a Barbra Streisand-themed 4th of July BBQ. “We relished the music and the hotdogs.” “I do like entertaining. I enjoy networking opportunities, bringing people together. I love meeting new people, making new friends.” Collins said. Collins has lived all around Chicago, including Albany Park, Bridgeport and the Gold Coast. “Life began at 40 for me,” he said. “I have never felt more content than I do today. I have never been more comfortable with myself.” Age For more information about The “gAy List” bus, visit its Facebook page. 42 Neighborhood Lakeview Job title Director of Sales, Chicago Charter Express Hobbies Softball, beach, Bikram yoga, running Favorite local bar Sidetrack Nickname Mandonna, “because I truly am a Madonna loyalist.” Little-known fact Lives with the first gay friend he ever met, Eric-Todd Rushing, whom he calls “Mother” Above: Collins aboard the gAy List bus to Saugatuck, Mich. Right: Mandonna strikes a pose. Photos courtesy of Collins

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Closet, demonstrates the historical connection culture. They do more than the work of aware- NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 Eric James Borges, 19 years old. Kenneth James SENIOR WRITERS Kate Sosin, Bob Roehr, Rex in Hollywood between gays and tragedy (often ness, but also perpetuate an all too familiar the Weishuhn, 14. Jay “Corey” Jones, 17. Brandon Wockner, Marie J. Kuda, David Byrne, Tony Per- suicide or murder). “logic” of gay suicide. egrin, Lisa Keen, Yasmin Nair, Erica Demarest Elizares, 16. Jack Denton Reese, 17. Josh Pa- Even in the post Will & Grace media land- Make no mistake, I stand firmly behind the THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan checo, 17. scape, this contagion extends beyond made for works of “It Gets Better” and the Trevor Project, CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight, Jr. As we passionately discuss differing opinions BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair TV dramas such as “Prayers for Bobby” or advo- support the breakthroughs in representation we about Jodie Foster’s (not) coming out, our dif- SPORTS WRITER Ross Forman cacy campaigns like It Gets Better, to cultural see in shows like Glee, and believe gay suicide ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ferences are bridged in the cultural relevance of parodies of these ingrained logics in shows like is a very real epidemic. I also believe the issue Mary Shen Barnidge, Steve Warren, Lawrence Fer- mainstream gay representations and a mourning South Park and Drawn Together. In other words, of contagion requires much more consideration, ber, Mel Ferrand, Jerry Nunn, Jonathan Abarbanel and deep sadness for these lives, alongside the COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Jorjet Maureen claims to not know anything, yet she as the ways we represent gay identities in rela- far too many other gay teens, who “succumbed Harper, Meghan Streit, Charlsie Dewey, Carrie does know something; gays and suicide are com- tion to gay suicides is messy, complicated, and Maxwell, Billy Masters, Tyler Gillespie, Sarah Toce, to” or “gave into” suicide this past year. monly fused in our cultural grammar. dangerous. Dana Rudolph, Sally Parsons, Melissa Wasserman, They, too, were beautiful kids, lost forever. Last season’s winter finale of Glee brought We need to get to a point where we no longer Jamie Anne Royce, Matthew C. Clark, Joe Franco The statistics are horrific, yet the language we SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Mel Ferrand, Hal Baim, back the supporting character of Dave Korofsky, need to fight against the option of gay youth use to discuss this epidemic is also troubling: Emmanuel Garcia, Tim Carroll, Ed Negron, Susan a football player who physically and emotionally suicide, because, suicide is no longer an op- Mattes They “gave into” suicide. “I couldn’t make it.” “I bullied Kurt, only to be revealed as a closeted tion (or, at least, so readily recognized as an CIRCULATION couldn’t hold on”—as if to not kill oneself is the gay person in later episodes. After he is outed option) for gay youth. We need to move to a CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright struggle, and suicide is the passive choice, the to his teammates, it takes a few brief snippets point where, if we are tragically faced with the DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, flowing current. For gay teens, suicide is written Sue and Victor within a musical montage for Dave’s story to news of a gay youth killing themselves, we find as a norm, an inevitability that pulls at gay kids WEB HOSTING: LoveYourWebsite.com (lead pro- be communicated; we see him publicly outed, it senseless and refuse its logic. We need to let grammer: Martie Marro) who must fight to hold on, endure, not give in. teased, he looks hopeless and isolated, he tries gay suicide confuse us and anger us and disgust In 2012, if you heard a gay teen from a small to hang himself. us, and push us to ask more complicated ques- urban town killed himself, how would you re- Copyright 2013 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media From the first chord of the montage, it was tions. Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back act? Outrage? Sadness? Frustration? Loss? As clear where it was heading. Outed, lonely gay The loss of each of these beautiful kids is also a issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). a culture, we are told we should feel all these Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, teen + sad song = suicide. No further explana- national tragedy. The greatest tragedy, it seems, and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and things, but we are not told we should experience tion needed. Were Korofsky not marked as a gay is that it has stopped registering to many as no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. confusion. We need not ask “why?” Why would All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy teen, the suicidal act would have required more senseless, but rather something to “give into.” a gay teen kill themselves? Their age and sexu- City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned information. It would not have made sense. Dustin Bradley Goltz is an assistant pro- for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing ality problematically work to fill in the blanks. and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, Korofsy lives, and his suicidal attempt be- fessor of communication and performance As a culture, gay suicide is not unthinkable, but cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own comes a catalyst for mending a relationship with studies at DePaul University in Chicago. He and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City rather a visible, viable, and sensible story. Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of Kurt, gaining support from his father, and turns is the author of Queer Temporalities in Gay It is well-known that studies indicate signifi- a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy the heart of the vindictive and vain Sebastian Male Representation: Tragedy, Normativity, City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the cant elevation of suicidal attempts and ideation sexual orientation of such person or organization. While who was caddy and dismissive of Dave. Suicide and Futurity (Routledge, 2010), and his re- in gay and lesbians respondents, wherein as we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make is less a finale, for Dave, than a passage or stage search examines the discursive production of this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept many as two-thirds of gay men surveyed report towards self acceptance. gay male future in popular culture and within responsibility for advertising claims. having considered suicide. When the National The Trevor Project reported a major spike in gay cultural spaces. 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Winfrey never mentioned that fact in her show her support for the community, she should verse audiences to watch shows such as Oprah’s interview with Osteen when he said, “I believe have more LGBT-friendly guests on her Lifeclass Next Chapter and Fix My Life, Iyanla. The family- that homosexuality is shown as a sin in the show that want everyone to, as Oprah herself friendly and therapeutic shows are often em- scripture. “It’s a hard thing in a sense, Oprah, has said, “live your best life.’’ powering and entertaining, especially her shows because I’m for everybody. I’m not against any- Ella Vincent is a freelance writer for Black- with gay icons Lady Gaga and Neil Patrick Har- body. I don’t think anybody’s second class.” Ex- worthy.com and she can be followed @book- ris. She has shown Harris with his husband and cept, apparently, Parker and her wife. girlchicago on Twitter. their twins as just an ordinary family. However, While Osteen is free to express his beliefs and the show Oprah’s Lifeclass has one problem that Oprah is free to have homophobic ministers on her shows, where is the balance? If Rick Warren WINDY CITY TIMES Feb. 13, 2013 13 GOINGS-ON WINDY CITY TIMES’ ENTERTAINMENT SECTION

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DANCIN’ FEATS ing in the age of Obama. “I thought I’d see a woman president before I’d see someone of color in office,” he said. “Also, in dance, there wasn’t that many people of color in ballet companies. Gary Chryst reflects Robert Joffrey was one of the first to go ‘col- or-blind,’ as we called it. Even in the late ‘60s touring in the Midwest, it wasn’t comfortable. on his life’s journey Now, to see the diversity of Americans and the demographic change is phenomenal. It’s amaz- By Vicki Crain “Every decade I do something different,” he ing how it’s changed. Being colored and being said. “The ‘80s is when I did my Broadway shows gay, I have quite a few strikes against me. I have Biracial, gay, sextogenarian, California native (Dancin’, A Chorus Line, Guys and Dolls) and from to pinch myself. To live through all that … it’s … Gary Chryst is all of these things, but first there I went to Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT).” quite amazing.” and foremost, he’s a dancin’ man. From ballet to Chryst joined NDT III, a company created by Jiri Thodos Dance Chicago presents its Winter Con- Broadway, from New York to The Hague, he has Kylian for older dancers, at a time when most cert 2013—featuring the premiere of A Light in literally danced around the world for decades. dancers would be easing into retirement. “When the Dark along with two other world premieres Chryst, 63, is in town working with Thodos Dance you’re in your 40s, you think you’re done,” said and a repertory work—at the North Shore Cen- Chicago (TDC) putting the finishing touches on Chyst. “Jiri had this wonderful idea for creators ter for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., the centerpiece of the company’s winter concert, and dancers of a certain age, he called it be- Skokie, on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. Tickets a new work about the early relationship of Helen tween 40 and death, to create pieces on artists are $36-$46; call 847-673-6300 or visit www. Keller and Anne Sullivan co-created by artistic of that age, at this point in their career, because northshorecenter.org. The performances will also director Melissa Thodos and Broadway legend you can do things like stand on stage and it be presented at the Harris Theater for Music and Ann Reinking. can mean a helluva lot.” He calls the six years Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Saturday, March 2, Born in La Jolla, Calif., Chryst’s family moved he danced with NDT III in The Hague the most at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m. Tickets to the East Coast when he was 8. At 14, he en- artistic part of his life so far. are $30-$60; call 312-334-7777 or visit www. tered the High School of the Performing Arts Just as a hip injury had him rethinking his harristheaterchicago.org. (think Fame!) to study acting, but quickly career, Reinking was in need of someone to switched to the dance department. Upon gradu- help audition and stage the international tour- Other February shows: ating, he landed a job with the Joffrey Ballet, ing casts of the musical Chicago. “Annie called The Joffrey Ballet presents a two-week run of where he met an apprentice by the name of Re- me and I said I’d come help,” Chryst said. “That its American Legends program featuring works inking, starting a long friendship and eventually was the beginning of a 15-year adventure with Gary Chryst. Photo from Chryst from Twyla Tharp, Jerome Robbins and Gerald a working relationship. the musical. I ended up being Annie’s eyes and Arpino as well as a world premiere from Stanton While he danced a number of pivotal roles dur- ears.” Eyes and ears, right-hand man—whatever Welch at The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt ing his tenure with Joffrey, it was his perfor- you call it, he became an indispensable aide. rehearsing a scene from The White City where University, 50 E. Congress Pkwy., Wed., Feb. mance as The Profiteer in Kurt Jooss’ The Green When Reinking collaborated with Thodos on a she is locked in a box and suffocates to death. 13-Sunday, Feb. 24. Performance times vary. Table (which Joffrey performed earlier this sea- new story ballet in 2010, she called on Chryst to “I was watching Jessica in the studio during the Tickets are $31-$152; call 800-982-2787 or visit son) that caught the eye of an esteemed audi- come work with the dancers. The White City: Chi- suffocating scene. She can’t see anything and www.ticketmaster.com. ence member and set in motion the next chapter cago’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 premiered she looked so young in that white dress and I Seattle-based husband and wife team zoe of his career. “Annie would bring Mr. Fosse to see in 2011 to glowing reviews. Still celebrating the thought blind. 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As the son of a white are $26-$30; call 312-369-8330 or visit www. watching TDC dancer Jessica Miller Tomlinson mother and Black father, he’s thrilled to be liv- colum.edu/dancecenter. 14 Feb. 13, 2013 WINDY CITY TIMES THEATER REVIEW victims of global anomie is as prodigious as it is infectious but our empathy, ironically, also THEATER REVIEW which is comfortably familiar yet fresh, per- Disconnect springs from the visual arrangement dominating fectly suited to the space and, in Charity’s Playwright: Anupama Chandrasekhar this production: Our three youths sit facing us Sweet Charity solos emphasizes her romantic aspirations vs. At: Victory Gardens, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. full-front at desks ranged on the forward edge of Playwright: Neil Simon (book), the show’s surface sexuality. It’s nice stuff to Tickets: 773-871-3000; the stage, where they talk via headset with their Cy Coleman (music), Dorothy strut. In any case, only old codgers like me www.victorygardens.org; $35-$50 carefully-rehearsed American pronunciations. Fields (lyrics) remember the original, and Fosse didn’t use Runs through: Feb. 24 Their superiors, who speak in accented English, At: Writers’ Theatre, his trademark black bowler hats, tight pants are mostly placed far upstage or in profile. This 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe or cantilevered hip swivels in it. BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE would present no problem in a smaller auditori- Tickets: 847-242-6000; My next discovery was that musical director um, but the impaired audibility this imposes on www.writerstheatre.org; $35-$75 Doug Peck can do a jazz-idiom show, unlike Jean-Paul Sartre envisioned hell as a vast, en- the latter—did I mention that everybody talks Runs through: March 31 what I’ve seen/heard him do before. Under closed, corporate-industrial residence so insular very fast, often simultaneously?—soon renders conductor Tom Vendafreddo, and with BJ Cord that employees, on their days off, go no farther us as unaware of anything occurring outside the BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL soaring on trumpet, the five-piece band bur- than another floor for their recreation. The col- operations room as its occupants. nishes the great Cy Coleman score to brassy lections department for True Blue Helium credit Chandrasekhar’s play encompasses many pro- I went with trepidation. Sweet Charity is perfection. cards is not dissimilar. One expects entry-level vocative ideas, their urgency escalated by our much bigger and jazzier than the few musi- OK, that leaves Halberstam. Fortunately, jobs to be boring, granted, but unlike group- immediate identification with these wayfarers cals Writers’ Theatre has staged so deliciously the director of a musical doesn’t really do activity tasks such as dishwashing or janitorial in a swiftly changing culture and economy. As before, and the dance element—Bob Fosse anything if he has good musical, dance and services, telecommunication-based operations our own lifestyles collapse under unforeseen cir- was the director/choreographer of the 1966 design people, and Halberstam didn’t do any- require their staff to engage for long shifts in cumstances, we are justifiably humbled by this original—is huge. How could tiny Writers’ thing brilliantly. He perceived that you don’t one-on-one foreign-language interaction with reminder of the difficulties faced by brave young Theatre do it? Director Michael Halberstam’s need a dozen dance-hall girls, but that four anonymous strangers. Oh, and when the call pioneers taking the first clumsy steps on the heart was in the right place, but perhaps his could fill the compact space without making center is located in India—11 time zones away road to prosperity. ambition was not. Baby, dream your dream, as the show look small or thin. He understood from its clients—the callers must carry out their Charity and her pals warble. that the essence of Sweet Charity isn’t its size duties in the nighttime. Nowadays, we are familiar with the psychologi- cal isolation engendered by the virtual universe, so it comes as no surprise that when the new Tiffany boss exhorts his inexperienced agents to cease Topol and their schoolroom slackerliness and adhere to Jarrod company rules, their social needs soon become Zimmerman focused on the distant voices of their “marks” in Sweet in the faraway realm of Chicago, U.S.A. Roshan Charity. (whose working name is”Ross”) commits fraud Photo by for the love of a woman he will never meet. Michael Vidya (“Vicki”) scolds a guilty father, driving Brosilow him to fatal extremes. Giri (“Gary”) incurs per- sonal debt in his hunger for luxury goods, like those bankrupting his customers. Supervisor Avinash strives to instill work-related values in his charges but soon he, too, is undone by the physical and emotional dissonance of the two Well, dreams come true. I came home a true but its spirit, which is fully realized at Writ- worlds in which they are forced to dwell. believer thanks to the imaginative work of ers’ Theatre. Debargo Sanyal and Minita Gandhi in Anupama Chandrasekhar’s compassion for these Halberstam, musical director Douglas Peck, How could it not be with a truly gifted en- Disconnect. Pic by Michael Brosilow choreographer Jessica Reddish and scenic semble? Tiffany Topol embodies the perpetu- designer Collette Pollard. And the cast ain’t ally optimistic, none-too-bright Charity, and shabby, either. she sings big-heartedly and kicks high in do- Pollard opened up the thrust stage to the ing it. Jarrod Zimmerman dazzles in his first “STEAMY, PASSIONATE back wall. It’s still small—less than 20 feet scene, requiring both physical and character wide and no more than 30 feet deep—but comedy, and proceeds to make a real person AND INTENSE!” it’s enough, especially with the bright idea of of neurotic, nerdy Oscar, Charity’s ray of hope. –The San Diego Union-Tribune putting the band on a balcony with a stair- The supporting nine-person ensemble does case at either side. The dancers use the stairs protean work without a weak link. Particular and the band loft as additional performance kudos to James Earl Jones III doubling as space. dance-hall capo Herman and hipster Daddy Then, Reddish wisely decided not to imi- Brubeck, and Jeff Parker as Vittorio, the Ital- tate Fosse choreography, employing instead ian movie star. This Sweet Charity is, well, a more traditional show dance vocabulary sweeeeet!

CULTURE CLUB SWEET CHARITY Book by Neil Simon, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields Based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Flaiano BOOK BY NEIL SIMONProduced, MUSIC for the Broadway BY CY COLEMAN stage by Fryer,, LYRICS Carr and BY Harris DOROTHY FIELDS Conceived, Staged and Choreographed by Bob Fosse Based on an original screenplay by FREDERICO FELLINI, TULLIO PINELLI and ENNIO FLAIANO Produced for theDirected Broadway stage by by Artistic FRYER, CARR Director and HARRIS. Conceived,Michael Staged Halberstam and Choreographed by BOB FOSSE Musical Direction by Doug Peck MUSICAL DIRECTIONChoreographed BY DOUG PECK by, CHOREOGRAPHY Jessica Redish BY JESSICA REDISH DIRECTED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MICHAEL HALBERSTAM Performed at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe NOW PLAYING!

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Pass_Windy City Times_020613.indd 1 1/31/13 3:41 PM 16 Feb. 13, 2013 WINDY CITY TIMES THEATER REVIEW about Columbine murderers Eric Harris and Dylan THEATER REVIEW entrances and exits. Increasing the proportion Klebold. Despite dealing in stereotypes, this act of static emptiness in the two-and-a-half-hour columbinus is especially sharp and insightful, constantly The Birthday Party running time is the players’ propensity for ex- Written by: PJ Paparelli and Stephen clawing beneath the surface. Playwright: Harold Pinter tending Pinter’s idiosyncratic ellipses (with Karam, featuring new material In the second act, we are treated to the unbe- At: Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. the exception of John Mahoney’s Petey, whose from recent interviews lievably intense buildup to and account of the Tickets: 773-335-1650; natural speech we sorely miss whenever he is At: American Theater Company, events that happened April 20, 1999. We get a www.steppenwolf.org; $20-$78 absent). Pendleton’s intent may have been to 1909 W. Byron St. harrowing glimpse into the troubled minds of Runs through: April 28 highlight the contrast of silence with the oc- Tickets: 773-409-4125 Eric (Matthew Bausone) and Dylan (Eric Folks) casional bursts of loquacity, but this affectation www.atcweb.org; $38-$43 and an unbelievably intense re-creation of those BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE only further dilutes the tension. Runs through: March 10 horrific 49 minutes of shooting, an aggregated So, are Goldberg and McCann repo agents for account of presumably every eyewitness who Our locale is a modest seaside B&B, owned by the Grim Reaper? Is the “van” they drive, in fact, BY STEVEN CHAITMAN lived to tell their version of events. the elderly Meg and Petey. Their sole guest is a hearse? Has Stan lost his will to live, and is Playing troubled teens at first, then real vic- Stan, a reclusive thirtysomething bachelor “birthday” to be understood as a euphemism for The play columbinus is based predominantly on tims of the shooting, then finally adults dealing whom Meg coddles with maternal affection. death? Is Goldberg’s frantic denial of his own countless interviews with witnesses to the Col- with the aftermath, every member of the en- A pair of strangers arrive: the suave Goldberg geriatric symptoms an attempt to ensure his umbine High School shooting and its aftermath semble—featuring Bausone, Folks, Rob Fenton, and the surly McCann. Their intrusion unnerves continuance among the living? Is Pinter mock- in Littleton, Colo. On the surface, it sounds like Aaron Nelson, Kelly O’Sullivan, Leah Raidt, Tyler Stan, his distress escalating under their bully- ing English government-sponsored healthcare? The Laramie Project: Columbine Edition, but Ravelson and Sadieh Rifai—is forced to spill ing. Meanwhile, since today is Stan’s birthday, When our universe resembles a studio-workshop columbinus takes on considerably more artis- everything onto the stage. Each actor rises to his hostess and the neighbor girl prepare to give exercise exhibiting no discernible urgency, why tic risk, plunging into the depths of a tragedy the occasion and beautifully communicates how him a party. In the course of the celebration, should we care? that—in light of the recent shooting in New- this play has undoubtedly been a transformative Stan goes completely off the rails and is taken See Critics’ Picks and Spotlight on page 25. town, Conn.—still terrorizes our collective con- experience. away in the morning by his mysterious pursuers. sciousness. columbinus is, indeed, Paparelli’s baby, so you What actors and directors love about the American Theater Company’s production fea- would expect more dedication to the production plays of the late Harold Pinter is that almost tures a new third act based on recent interviews value; however, ATC truly brings the heat and any subtext can be imposed on their enigmatic with parents of victims and witnesses to the strikes every imaginable chord with this pro- scenarios and dialogue, as long as a mood of shooting. This novelty comes courtesy of ATC duction. Although the new final act plays out nemesis-fueled menace is generated, ultimately Artistic Director P.J. Paparelli, who co-wrote more like straightforward epilogue and lacks the leading to the subjugation of the protagonist(s). the play with Stephen Karam, and has directed thought-provoking creative energy of what pre- For this production, Austin Pendleton chooses many of its incarnations since its debut in 2005. cedes it, columbinus offers insights into every an interpretation in Beckett mode, its milieu Individually, this new third act material plays imaginable avenue of discussion relates to the an existential void, visually represented by an out a lot like The Laramie Project, utilizing a Columbine tragedy. open-sided stage furnished with nothing but documentary style. The play loses a bit of its Keeping Sandy Hook Elementary in mind, it’s a dining table and chairs for the characters to creative edge at this point, but the change of absolutely dumbfounding how little we’ve man- scramble around, over and under. pace complements the production as a whole. aged to understand in these 13, almost 14 years. The rationale for this spartan decor and border- The first and longest act of columbinus ex- Fittingly, columbinus offers few answers or ex- less scenic configuration, according to designer plores the teenage psyche through its oft- planations for the recurrence of such abhorrent Walt Spangler, is the reduction of distance be- perpetuated stereotypes. Through archetypal violence. Instead, it delivers more questions and tween viewers and performers—a concept eas- teenage characters, the play creates scenarios exposes even more ideas for consideration. It ily realized in a small storefront where the close that surmise what conditions could’ve bred a leaves us with the notion that if we truly want proximity of spectators makes for suitably claus- massacre of these proportions. These scenes are to protect the future from these tragedies, we trophobic tension, but futile in an auditorium fictional, though highly realistic and relatable, have to remember and revisit them rather than the size of a skating rink (How do you corner a in large part because they are built upon actual take the easy way out: forcing ourselves to move fugitive in a room with no walls?)—mandating Moira Harris and John Mahoney in The facts that have been unearthed over the years on. long, slow, fully visible but dramatically inert Birthday Party. Photo by Michael Brosilow

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it’S gabe’S Senior year of college and hiS future lookS bright: he runS the Queer StudentS group, he finally has a single room and he recently started dating a great guy. but when a campus tragedy occurs that makes national headlines it ignites a noW through march 3 firestorm and throws gabe’s world into disorder.

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the glaSSer and harold and mimi Steinberg KiMPtOn HOtELs CHiCaGO the davee foundation Preferred Hotel of Goodman theatre roSenthal family charitable truSt Corporate sponsor Partner Major supporter of new support of new Work development support of new Work development Major Contributor to Research and Principal support of artistic Exclusive airline of CatCH 35 Play development development for new Work development and diversity initiatives Goodman theatre Promotional Partner WINDY CITY TIMES Feb. 13, 2013 17 NUNN ON ONE Child on who is the most famous and talent- ed. MW: It just comes with the territory. Once you Michelle Williams talks put yourself out there in the public, anyone can critique and criticize. You just have to decide what you are going to ingest. Some of it can be about ‘Fela!,’ Destiny’s Child constructive and some of it is downright evil. MW: Femi was here in D.C. on the 25th. I Do people really think they are going to destroy didn’t get to see him but he was here doing a me or have me quit music because of a com- concert. ment they made? That is what they want. No; WCT: You are no stranger to musicals. I saw you have to keep going. We focus on those min- you in The Color Purple last time it was here. iscule comments instead of the one thousand MW: Thank you. Since then I have performed people that said that they loved you. in the musical Chicago on the West End and WCT: How hard was it to keep the Super on Broadway; then I toured with it, also. I got Bowl appearance a secret? caught up in theater and almost forgot I was a MW: It was so hard. I had to lie, lie, lie. At the music artist. That is why I recorded this album. same time I was promoting the musical Fela, the There is just something with theater that makes Destiny’s Child rumor came out. We were trying me happy! to keep it a surprise. Beyonce didn’t want any- WCT: You have been working on some anti- one to know about it. bullying projects as of late, I read. Dance to the afrobeat until the break of MW: It is an organization called NVEEE, or Na- dawn with Williams Feb. 19-23 at the Arie By Jerry Nunn tional Voices for Equality, Education and Enlight- Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. enment. It is based out of Florida. I understand For more information and to purchase tick- Tony Award Winning Fela! the musical returns to what it is like because I was bullied growing up ets visit www.felaonbroadway.com. Chicago and this time Destiny’s Child’s Michelle in school. It is something that I absolutely have Read the full interview with Michelle at Williams is along for the ride. a low tolerance for. www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com. Windy City Times talked with the independent WCT: There is so much cyberbullying and woman before her arrival for Fela! even bullying on the subject of Destiny’s Michelle Williams. Photo by Derek Blanks Windy City Times: Hey, Michelle. You have had a busy week. Michelle Williams: I know, honey. Actually, it has been a busy couple of weeks. WCT: From where are you calling? MW: I’m in Washington, D.C. WCT: You are performing Fela! there? MW: Yes. We opened here in D.C. last week so I was able to do two shows; then I had to sneak down to New Orleans for rehearsals to prepare for Super Bowl Sunday. WCT: You must be excited to come back to Love Illinois, being originally from Rockford. MW: Yes I am. I’m so excited to be doing the comes in all show in Chicago. I love when my family gets to come, especially in the theater. I feel inspired all over again because that is where it began for shapes and me—in Illinois. It is a way for me to encourage other young people that if I can do it and love what I do. I encourage everyone to do it as well. shoe sizes. WCT: How did you become involved with this show in the first place—anything to do with Jay-Z? MW: No, I was introduced to Bill T. Jones this summer. I had auditioned for another show that he was directing so they also called me to ask if I could do Fela that was touring. I said, “Abso- lutely!” So that is how that happened. WCT: How do you relate with your character, Sandra? MW: Sandra is bossy but in a good way. She just saw potential in people and wanted them to reach it. That is the same way with me. My sisters called me a sergeant. Every time I would come home, I was bossing. I was trying to en- courage everyone to get it together. Photo © Joan Marcus WCT: I saw the show last time I played in Chicago. It is not a sit-down type production; it is a “get up on your feet and dance around” [show]. MW: Yes. I love the part when Fela has people get up out of their seats to do the song “Clocks.” I cannot wait. I will be peeking out of the cur- tain at the audience to see if my mom can wind her hips. Wind it, mommy! WCT: Fela! is more like a concert. MW: It really is. I think people are quite sur- prised. I saw it on Broadway and also on open- ing night in London. The audience didn’t expect happy for people to come through the audience. In the beginning some of the dancers walk through the valentine’s aisles and people are like, “Aren’t they supposed to be onstage? Are they supposed to be out day! Love, here?” Now that I am in the show I understand why it’s done that way. It’s because it’s people that were picked to be at the last show at The Shrine in Nigeria. I can hardly wait for my family TickeTs on sale! March 19–30 • and friends to see it. 800-775-2000 • WCT: I spoke recently to his son, Femi, who TickeTs available aT all broadway in chicago box offices and TickeTmasTer reTail locaTions • Groups 15+: 312-977-1710 is still out touring. 18 Feb. 13, 2013 WINDY CITY TIMES underlooked The Perks of Being a Wallflower, just out on DVD. Director Stephen Chbosky made his feature debut with the film, adapting his own bestselling novel about a freshman high school KNIGHT geek who is taken up by a defiantly unique AT brother and sister, two high school seniors cut- THE ting their own unconventional, uncompromising paths through life. The movie, which includes MOVIES out actor Ezra Miller as the gay brother, was one of my top 10 LGBT picks for 2012 and is funny, charming and not nearly as twee as it sounds. Real-life heartbreak for teenagers is profiled in Lee Hirsch’s emotionally compelling documenta- ry Bully, also just out on DVD. The film portrays By a batch of perceived “outsiders” who have had Richard Knight, Jr. to deal with untold emotional pummeling day in and day out—and never mind any thought of teen romance for these kids. Hirsch’s film has helped fuel the national dialogue on bully- North Sea ing and the movie, no surprise here, includes a young lesbian whose bravery in dealing with her circumstances is indeed heroic. Tough going and Texas not offering easy solutions, Bully is nevertheless a must see. Straight, gay or somewhere in between—there Adults in love: The critically acclaimed The really is nothing to compare to the exhilara- Sessions was criminally overlooked by the Os- tion and ultimate heartbreak of that first love, cars. True, Helen Hunt’s rousing performance as is there? This human rite of passage has, natu- a sex therapist who falls for a paralyzed poet rally, always been a favorite subject matter at who wants to experience physical love before he the movies, and for fans of the first-love/teen- dies did get a supporting nod but the lack of age-romance genre there’s a plethora of choices a nomination for John Hawkes, as the poet, is arriving around Valentine’s Day. Or hanging on Jelle Florizoone and Mathias Vergels in North Sea Texas. Image courtesy of Strand Releasing a genuine head-scratcher. Judge for yourself as in theaters—as would be the case for Warm the movie is now out on DVD (and OnDemand) Bodies, the living-dead rom-com with Nicholas and features a funny, edgy cameo for Chicago- The film is a gentle, coming-of-age tale set a key, early sequence wears a buttercup yel- Hoult as a lovesick zombie, which is a critical based actress Rusty Schwimmer, who was last on the Belgian coast of Finland. Freckle-faced low shirt, a brighter shade of the tawdry gold and box-office hit, and is a no-brainer recom- seen in Scrooge & Marley. 14-year-old blonde Pim (Jelle Florizoone) lives costume/dress his mother dons for one of her mendation for the love holiday. Finally, for those love traditionalists (and alone with his mother, Yvette (Eva van der Gu- shows, for example. Beautiful Creatures, which had its opening we know who we are), the Music Box, 3733 N. cht), a plump party girl who plays accordion Not surprisingly, there’s a chilly, wistful and date bumped right to Valentine’s Day to make Southport Ave., is also hosting its annual professionally and has dated most of the men rather matter-of-fact tone to the proceedings Casa- sure its lovestruck central theme is right up screening (preceded by a sweetheart in town. At night, she hangs out at Texas, the (this being Finnish cinema after all), and this blanca front, centers on a Southern teen who is bored sing-a-long at the organ) on Valentine’s Day, village’s neon-lit tavern—drinking, carousing helps separate the rather run-of-the-mill as- with his life until a gorgeous young thing moves Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. The theater has partnered and ignoring the introverted Pim, who makes pects of the plot from the herd of teenager-in- into town. Before you can say, “Romeo and Ju- with a couple of nearby restaurants, offering a repeated drawings of the object of his fantasy. love movies. Unlike the melodramatics usually liet,” pulses start rising. Said beautiful creature, perfect romantic dinner-movie combo as well. That would be the 16-year-old brunette beauty associated with this genre, North Sea Texas is however, is a witch (or “caster”) who has to Details and advance tickets at www.musicbox- Gino (Mathias Vergels), who lives with his sin- soft-focused and rather muted in its approach to decide by her impending 16th birthday whether theatre.com gle, rather patient mother Marcella (Katelijne this often difficult rite of passage—an odd but she’s going to be a force for good or evil (the Damen) and his little sister Sabrina (Nina Marie ultimately endearing choice. Subtitled in Dutch. Check out my archived reviews at www. tag line might have read, “Are you a good witch Kortekass), who nurses her own crush—on Pim. windycitymediagroup.com or www.knightat- or a bad witch? Make up your damn mind!”), a When Yvette takes off for one of her frequent Of related interest: There’s more teenage love themovies.com. Readers can leave feedback fact that’s sure to throw a wand in the works. gigs, Pim heads to Gino’s house. angst on display in the winning and criminally at the latter website. If this sounds like a reversal of a certain tween During one of his visits, Gino announces that literary/movie juggernaut about high school he and Pim will be spending the night on the vampires in love, well, it’s supposed to (and it’s beach in a tent. For Pim, who has kept a pair from the same company that wrought the Twi- ‘American Idiot’ Queer Fest of Gino’s semen-stained shorts in a memory light pictures as well). box—retrieved after an impromptu circle jerk tickets on America benefit for Whether our young up-and-coming, raven- between the two, (not unlike Monica Lewinsky haired beauty errs on the side of the Glindas with that infamous dress)—this is like winning sale Feb. 15 BYC Feb. 15 or the Elphabas amidst the swirl of special ef- Broadway in Chicago has announced that Queer Fest America is presenting a benefit the lottery. Later that night, in a rather tender fects and entreatments from Jeremy Irons on tickets for the hit American Idiot will go on for Broadway Youth Center Friday, Feb. 15, at and sensual sequence, his ardent wish comes Team Goodie; Emma Thompson on Team Baddie; sale Friday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. 9 p.m. at The Mutiny Chicago, 2428 N. West- true when the duo makes love for the first time. and their various abettors and onlookers (Viola “Idiot” will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre, ern Ave. “Don’t tell anyone,” Gino commands and Pim Davis, Emmy Rossum, Margo Martindale) taking 151 W. Randolph St., for one week only, April Among the scheduled performers are in- remains quiet—anticipating the carnal delights sides, you’ll have to decide for yourself. 16-21. The production, a 2010 Tony-nominat- ternational queer hip-hop artist/rapper Rip- ahead and, for a while, his wish comes true. (The Although the splashy advertisements for ed Best Musical and 2010 Grammy Award win- parachie, Kara O’Connor, Cold Country, Salty lust between the two is palpable.) Then one day Beautiful Creatures and its comely cast certainly ner for Best Musical Show Album, features the Peters, Kez Ban and others. Pim, who seemingly has no other friends and do appear fetching and I have on occasion fallen music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead Attendees must be 21. See “Queer Fest mostly lives in a dream world, is shattered to hard for this pulpy kind of stuff, my attention find out that Gino has been dating a girl in the singer, Billie Joe Armstrong. America Benefits Broadway Youth Center (Ed- was drawn instead to what looks to be a nice bit nearby big city, Dunkirk, and is heartbroken For more information, visit www.Broadway- ucation Dept.)” on Facebook. of counter-programming from the Music Box—a when Gino abruptly moves away to be with her. InChicago.com or www.americanidiotthemu- gay teen romance called North Sea Texas from Pim is inconsolable until Yvette invites Zoltan, a sical.com. first time writer-director Bavo Defurne. ‘Changing Habits’ at good-looking carnival worker, to move in; slow-

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Confirmation #: Deadline: WINDY CITY TIMES Feb. 13, 2013 19 TELEVISION The stylish boys of ‘Built’ By Jerry Nunn channels I would stop on Hott and Handy. SD: I own the name so they could have used it The Style Network’s new show, Built, has audi- but they liked the play on words with Built, built ences drooling over high-fashion male models guys building. who remodel homes. The boys of Built work for WCT: I read you are involved with Burning Hott and Handy a home design company run by Man, Gage. owner by Shane Duffy. After doing handiwork a GC: I go every year. That is how I got my few years ago he started the business ,and now handyman skills because the rule is no specta- has offices in New York, L.A. and Miami. tors. You have to participate in some way. We Donny Ware is the jokester of the bunch and designed something called Circus Maximus that worked as a glass blower in Florida before he was is a 129-foot giant amphitheater. It is wood, discovered. He has modeled for Abercrombie & chains, and monkey bars with hammocks. I Fitch and Michael Kors, among others. learned how to do welding along the way. Shane If you are looking for danger though look no overheard me talking about it at a casting and further than Gage Cass, who has worked as a asked me to work for him at Hott and Handy. stuntman, even rappelling off of 30 Rock for a SD: It is the perfect company for models be- Spider-Man 3 promotion. cause you are not booking jobs everyday. Wheth- We caught up to the three at lunch while they er you are repainting a wall of fixing a cabinet it were in Chicago filming the Steve Harvey Show. is physical and you can touch it. Windy City Times: Hey, guys. First off, I DW: We created it! need some work done on my house! WCT: In the first episode you take out a spi- From left: Gage Cass, Shane Duffy and Donny Ware. Photo by Jerry Nunn Donny Ware: We can travel, but we only fly ral staircase out of Adina, your client’s home. first-class. SD: Logistically we couldn’t fit things up there WCT: Well, since you are in town I need my so we had to. The client’s father had built the GC: Sometimes we shoot 14 hours a day. I am DW: She reminded me of the lady in the Titan- kitchen fixed. Did you work in a glass factory? staircase so it was really sentimental to her. We drained and that is just being around my friends. ic! A sweet old thing, she said I was her favorite. DW: Yes, I did. If there were scratches in it I wanted to preserve it. That is the thing with I don’t know how the Real Housewives do it. I GC: That’s why loved her. got to break it. I liked the way it shattered. clients you are dealing with so many things. couldn’t fight all day. DW: I was the pick of the litter. [Everyone WCT: Did you meet through this show? GC: Adina talked to her purses and matched us DW: I couldn’t either. I would get depressed. laughs.] Shane Duffy: No, we have been friends for a up to each purse. I got Chanel. SD: There is no fighting but there is competi- SD: One of the guys worked at home so they long time. Donny and I met in Miami. WCT: They didn’t show the purse matching tion. made a pact between themselves to not inter- DW: We were so good at playing volleyball un- on the episode. GC: If someone is getting too cocky then we fere or flirt with the guys. til the alcohol came out! DW: I wasn’t happy with my purse! But I think take him down a notch! GC: But they would find reasons to come in SD: We met at a model beach-volleyball tour- mine was the most expensive one though. WCT: Did you have any gay clients? and talk to us. There was a closet in one of the nament. We were at the same agency in Miami. WCT: Hilarious. Someone is very competi- SD: Yes, Justin and Josh are scheduled to be rooms that we were redoing. When I was smash- Gage Cass: I knew Shane from a couple of tive. on our final episode. ing it, one of them came down and said, “I’m fashion shows we had put together. GC: Mine was solid gold! WCT: Were they high-maintenance? glad you are ripping down closets all across WCT: So it is a small world. SD: Yeah, but it wasn’t real gold, Gage. GC: No, actually they were a lot of fun. America!” SD: It is. The circle is pretty small but within GC: Mine was channel and she said, “Oh my SD: They were my favorite clients. Built breaks down barriers Tuesdays on the that you see everyone at castings all the time. God you did not say channel, it’s Chanel!” I even GC: What they brought to the table as a whole Style Network. For more on the cast and in- To actually be friends with someone from cast- did push-ups with Adina on my back. was great. They had their grandmother in town. formation, visit www.stylenetwork.com. ings and photo shoots is hard. It is really dif- WCT: Do you sometimes get that distracted ficult create relationships for models because on the job? everyone is off doing different things. GC: We definitely do. We like to have fun first WCT: The female modeling world must be and foremost then get the job done. different than the male one. SD: We bring a good atmosphere to the house- GC: They stick together because they come holds. from out of town. GC: People miss us when we are gone. Even DW: They start when they are 13 but guys start though we fixed a closet they will want their when they are 16 years old. carpet redone. WCT: Then the male models last longer…. SD: Repeat business! DW: We age better because we have thick skin. DW: They even have us over for dinner. WCT: How did everyone get on the show WCT: What areas do you go to? Built? GC: The Tri-state area and New York. GC: We were all in the company working. WCT: Any tips for fixing up the house? SD: What originally happened is I have a busi- GC: Things I always tell people is to add dim- ness partner and she was propositioned to do a mer switches and paint a room. That makes dra- show about her business. She didn’t want to do matic effects. a reality show so she told the production about SD: Since it is wintertime right now, weather- me and my business Hott and Handy. izing a window by putting plastic over it saves WCT: Why didn’t they just call the show with heating. Hott and Handy? WCT: How has the experience been filming a DW: I know. If I were flipping through the reality show? 20 Feb. 13, 2013 WINDY CITY TIMES MUSIC BOOKS studies confirm that HIV positive individuals who are successfully being treated with anti- Looking at the retroviral medications are unlikely to infect their sexual partners. Treatment equals prevention. So Jinx Titanic is now e-book End of AIDS the challenge is to eliminate all remaining barri- BY DAVID-ELIJAH NAHMOD ers that prevent HIV positive people from learn- ing their status and accessing treatment.” ‘Mister Casanova’ Now available exclusively in e-book form, How How AIDS Ends was edited by Reilly O’Neal, AIDS Ends: Fifteen Visionaries Write the Final who currently serves as the editor of Beta, the by David Byrne cian or artist to observe culture, human rela- Chapter on AIDS (which costs 99 cents on Kin- prevention and treatment magazine of the San tions, sound, movement, light and make judg- dle) serves as the light at the end of the tunnel. Francisco AIDS Foundation. Last May, at the final Flesh Hungry Dog Show, ment. Some songs are better when put in a more The e-book was produced in conjunction with “This is a time of true hope with huge break- Jinx Titanic and the Ladykillers debuted mate- bisexual realm for me. Last year my New Year’s the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. throughs in prevention and treatment,” O’Neal rial with a new sound. The absolutely fantastic wish to everyone was a year of bisexuality. I It was in July 1981 that the New York Times said. “It’s a time for hard work and innovation. 10-track album, Mister Casanova, is out now and wish everybody would experiment a little more. first reported on Kaposi’s Sarcoma, a rare form Those breakthroughs aren’t enough by them- still has plenty of punch with that familiar hu- It is a slap in the face for the gay community. of cancer that had suddenly begun appearing in selves. We need the funding, the political lead- mor as found on “Rocket to Uranus” and sexual- WCT: I love “Dirty Little So And So.” young gay men. No one could have foreseen the ership, and the collective commitment to put ized goodies like “What Turns You On?” “Money, JT: That is a hat tip to Russ Myer type movies. horror that was to come. For most of the next those tools to use for everybody, including those Love And New Shoes Baby!” ranks among the I wanted to do a duet with Smitko that implied a two decades, hundreds of thousands of people who’s health is jeopardized by stigma, homopho- group’s catchiest material. relationship. “There’s something about you that would succumb to the strange new illness that bia, racism, sexism, poverty, homelessness, dis- Jinx Titanic has been rocking the music scene makes me wanna be bad.” Having bad relation- came to be known as AIDS. Although others criminatory laws and marginalization. By asking with Super 8 Cum Shot and an eponymous band. ships helps you with your good relationships. were affected, gay men were the primary casual- these 15 visionaries to write the final chapter on An episode from the fourth season of True Blood Then there is “Take It Off;” that is classic bur- ties. AIDS—to share their perspectives on the past was named after the song “You Smell Like Din- lesque. We have not had a good striptease song In How AIDS Ends, 15 survivors recall those and their visions for how AIDS ends—we wanted ner,” which played during the end credits. Also in awhile. tragic years. They also illustrate how we got to help keep up the momentum and make that the new tracks “You Drive Me Wild!” and “Dirty WCT: So fans will still get sexual yet playful through that period, and show us where we are future without AIDS a reality for everyone.” Little So And So” appear in the film Exotic World songs, as with your previous work. now. How AIDS Ends: Fifteen Visionaries Write JT: This is sad; sexual freedom has not come Among the contributors is Jeanne White the Final Chapter on AIDS is currently avail- that far since Super 8 Cum Shot started. Every Ginder. During the late 1980s, Ginder’s late son able in digital form at Amazon.com and Kobo- one of our records is still relevant. Look at the Ryan White, a hemophiliac who contracted AIDS books.com It will also be available at iTunes lyrics to “Manifesto,” “They’ll use the words of through tainted blood, became the poster boy and Barnesandnoble.com. Jesus and the book to keep you down. They will for children with AIDS. After being denied entry destroy science and reason.” That was our last into a public school, young Ryan spent his final election! [Laughs] “You Make Me Wanna Cum” years educating the public about his disease. He can be an overt sexual song. It is your right as opened hearts and minds. As a result of his cour- a human being. Nobody should repress others’ age, celebrities like Elton John became involved rights to express themselves. One of our stron- in the fight against AIDS. gest elements was live shows because people The e-book underscores the magnitude of felt completely free regardless of gender, sexual- the loss suffered by the gay community. Scott ity and even body type. I am a big, hairy person. Wiener, who currently serves as an openly gay There have been times we were dismissed and member of San Francisco’s board of supervisors, brushed off. It is part of our whole movement. writes eloquently about coming out as a young The concept of sexual freedom is more important gay college student in New Jersey two decades to me than the hetero-modeled married equality. ago. The young Wiener had no gay male role WCT: Did you write the beautiful instru- models to look up to, as much of the previous And the Burlesque Revival. mental piece with Latin flair, “Mi Corazon?” generation had died. Few of them had reached Windy City Times caught up with the devil- JT: [Laughs loudly] Yes, they are all original middle age. Supervisor Wiener writes of the need ishly handsome frontman, before the beloved songs written by me. It happens to me a lot. I for their to be new role models to serve the queercore band embarks on a tour to Istan- sent some demos to a director and he called me needs of LGBT youth who are coming out today. bul, Tel Aviv and Bucharest. Between continual one day and asked, ‘Did you write that?’ I am One of the new role models is contributor outbursts of laughter, Titanic speaks excitedly glad I can give the illusion of being unskilled. Cleve Jones. In his own youth, Jones was an in- about his latest project, gray areas with sexual- WCT: There was a single before Mister Casa- tern to the late San Francisco Supervisor Harvey ity and misconceptions of his talents. nova came out. Milk. During the 1980s, as the AIDS crisis was Windy City Times: Mister Casanova is a JT: Yes, “I Love You How Much Money Have escalating to it’s peak levels, Jones co-founded slightly different direction for you musically, You Got” was released before the album as the AIDS Memorial Quilt. These days, Jones, who with its rockabilly vibe. a bridge between the two bands. Also so the himself lives with the AIDS virus, meets regular- Jinx Titanic: It is a new sound, but it is still change would not be too shocking. ly with HIV-infected youth, offering the support in the roots of what we were doing. This is re- The latest, Mister Casanova, is available and encouragement they need. ally rooted in the ‘50s and ‘60s pop-rock song. now at digital retailers. Jinx Titanic and the “While we’ve seen little progress in the search Structurally, it is like The Ramones. But it is not Ladykillers will have a homecoming show at for a vaccine or cure, an end to AIDS remains Cleve Jones (left) with Center on Halsted CEO too far from left field; it is an homage to great Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark St., on Friday, possible,” Jones told Windy City Times. “Recent Modesto “Tico” Valle. Photo by Andrew Davis styles and is a contemporary of its time. “What March 22. Turns You On?” is like Elvis’ “King Creole,” with a big group of men harmonizing in the back- ground: [Referencing another Elvis Presley song] Gay Idol Frank Ocean nabs “Rock-A-Hula Baby!” I am a super Elvis fan until the songs in his jumpsuit stage. contestant now two Grammys Out R&B singer Frank Ocean won two Gram- WCT: Tell me about the line-up on the new on ‘American Idol’ mys at the 55th annual Grammy Awards that album. One of the the individuals competing in Hol- were aired on CBS Feb. 10. JT: It is all original members of Super 8 Cum lywood in this season of American Idol is Chi- Ocean won Best Urban Contemporary Album Shot with different roles, as well as members of cagoan Josh “JDA” Davila. (for Channel Orange)—edging Chris Brown, the band before Super 8 Cum Shot. It is a big Davila, who formerly competed in Windy City with whom he reportedly got in a recent scuf- family reunion. I suckered my friends to be in Gay Idol in 2012, was among the men to make fle—and shared in the rap/sung collaboration this big new project. [Laughs] it to the final 28. The male contingent will be award for Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “No Church WCT: And who is the woman on Mister Ca- winnowed to 20 during the week of Feb. 11. in the Wild.” sanova with that mighty, powerful, bluesy In an interview with American Idol, Davi- As for the so-called “big three” awards, Go- voice? la, who hails from the city’s South Side, said tye (featuring Kimbra) son Record of the Year JT: That is Catherine Smitko, also known as he auditioned “because what I wanted to for “Somebody That I Used to Know”; Mumford The Lady Ladykiller and Cherry Pop. I felt proud achieve—and am going to have the opportu- & Sons won Album of the Year for Babel; and of myself with the way I sang, and then she nity to achieve—is to expose my androgynous came along and I felt like an amateur. [Laughs] style. ... I was very grateful to be given that fun. won Song of the Year for “We Are Young” WCT: There are songs that suggest relation- opportunity to be told I have something spe- (which features Janelle Monae). ships with women like “Money, Love And New cial. CBS’ event averaged 28.4 million viewers— Shoes Baby!” and “Dirty Little So And So.” He added that “my approach to how I pres- its second-largest viewership since 1993, ac- JT: Listen and see what you find. Sexual free- ent myself to the world” makes him unique. cording to USA Today. Last year, 39.9 million dom is important, but we do not embrace gray Davila added that he is the next American Idol watched in the wake of Whitney Houston’s areas or experiment. The gay community does because “androgyny needs to be seen more.” death. Josh “JDA” Davila performs in the semi-finals not want to embrace the bisexual male. Sexual- of Windy City Gay Idol 2012. Photo by Dave ity is about fluidity. I had an experimental year Ouano last year. Why not? 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Depressed about going home to chaos? the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, reptile.) would probably be even better with unseasoned We can organize your chaos, straighten out your chaos, The restaurant is divided into a front lounge- bread. that Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct help you make sense of your chaos and finally clean sale(s) at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on type area, a main dining room and a parlor that Naturally, we had to try dessert, which turned what is no longer chaos. Can we help you? Bonded and February 21st, 2013 at 1:00 pm on the Premises where out to be a very tasty TC toffee cake that’s served Addington said patrons have fittingly dubbed insured. Chestnut Cleaning Service: 312-332-5575. property has been stored, which are located at Public “the Red Room.” The parlor (which has a fire- with bourbon ice cream. However, the Tortoise www.ChestnutCleaning.com (11/20/13-52) Storage#-08066, 947 West Van Buren, Chicago, place and even bookshelves) feels like old Holly- Club also offers warm chocolate brownie, classic IL 60607, (312) 421-0049. In the matters of the wood, something Addington backed up when he pecan pie and varieties of homemade ice cream COUNSELING personal property for the individuals listed below: said it is the type of place “Frank Sinatra would (chocolate praline, bourbon pecan, pistachio 0037 - Trainer, Kenneth; 0103 - Mumphery, Audrey; hang out in.” However, the dining room has its and vanilla). 0116 - Hoban, John; 0122 - Franklin, Antoinette; 0331 own attractions—namely the caricatures that Drinks are also impressive—and if you couldn’t - O’Rourke, Mary Therese; 0366 - Miklusak, Carol; 0515 - adorn the walls. The drawings have names of tell with the mentions of the pork chop and des- Holliday, Kevin; 0539 - Thompson, Lydia; 0541 - walker, Michael; 0620 - Nachefski, Nicholas; 0672 - Rambo, Chicagoans under them, and they also have QR serts—bourbon is very popular here, although LOVE FROM THE CENTER Elisha; 0745 - Moore, Denise; 0771 - Smith, Joseph. many other drink items are offered. I tried the codes that patrons can put their smartphones to OF WHO YOU ARE Public Storage/ PS Orangeco, Inc. Purchases must be and find out stories concerning these historical Antique Whiskey Sour, and it was the best whis- made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All figures—making for a perfect mix of the classic key-based cocktail I’ve ever had. Life Coaching • Ceremonies goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of and the modern. Of course, in a place like this, the service Office & Phone Appointments purchase. Sale is subjected to adjournment. As for the food, chef Grey McNally told Windy is impeccable, and the servers are impeccably Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Rev. Jacki Belile, CEC City Times that “it’s about taking classic dishes dressed, with matching ties and vests. Our serv- Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, that Nurturing Pride & Faith for 20 Years and putting a fresh twist.” One prime example er, Ben (who, it turns out, is an actor/comedian Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct sale(s) 773.655.4357 of this is the wild pheasant pot pie, a heady from Australia) was unfailingly polite and very at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on February www.livingwellministries.net 21st, 2013 at 12:00 pm on the Premises where mix of shredded pheasant, root vegetables and attentive. property has been stored, which are located at Public foie gras. (In addition, the crust is sheer per- So, I highly recommend The Tortoise Club (for Storage#-08067, 1711 West Fullerton Ave, Chicago, fection.) Another keeper is the succulent Berk- the food, sense of history and overall atmo- COUNSELING AND CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY: Providing help to individuals and couples in our community since IL 60613-1912, (773) 525-5518. In the matters of shire pork chop with a maple-bourbon glaze. I sphere). It’s not a place where one just grabs a 1987. I specialize in relationship issues, spiritual the personal property for the individuals listed below: meal—it’s a total experience. 2104 - Lambert, Debrah; 2147 - FRAZIER, JOHN; 2179 definitely plan on returning to try the Tortoise issues, childhood trauma, and recurrent patterns - Thompson, Kara; 2216 - Glavas, Toni; 4089 - Oliver, Club cheeseburger (the restaurant’s take on this that inhibit potential. Starla R. Sholl, LCSW, PC, Bryan. Public Storage/ PS Orangeco, Inc. Purchases 773.878.5809, www.starlasholl.com (2/20/13-26) must be made with cash only and paid at the time of SOLUTION FOCUSED COUNSELING Solution focused sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at counseling in warm & affirming environment by licensed the time of purchase. Sale is subjected to adjournment. psychotherapist. Wounded self-esteem, body image Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of issues, career counseling and relationship challenges. the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, BCBS PPO & Aetna. Sliding Scale. Lakeview, close to CTA that Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct & Parking. Dr. John Moore. (773) 704-5300. www. sale(s) at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on johndmoore.net (2/20/13-13) February 21st, 2013 at 12:30 pm on the Premises where property has been stored, which are located at HAULING Public Storage#-20485, 1414 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605, (312) 427-1043 . In the matters of the (773) 775-1291 personal property for the individuals listed below: Ask for Jim 0021 - Shedd, Tammika; 0050 - Hunter, Timothy; B1001 - Boyd, Vernita; B1025 - Harris, Gary; B1032 – A-AFFORDABLE HAULING Franklin, Roseanna; B1038 - James, Charles; B1045 - “We load and haul away just Harris, Gary; B1048 – Wiggins, Lisa; B1051 - Peacock, about anything” Darrell; C2007 - JOHNSON, BERTRAND; C2087 - Cisneros, Cleaning out: Edwin; D3029 - Davis, Marc; D3043 - Eubanks, Chiquita; • Estate Clean outs D3061 - Mallory, Ethan; D3062 - Hinton, Anthony; • Basements D3082 - WHITE, RALPH; E4001 - Day, Michael; E4014 • Furniture - Giles, Jocelyn; E4018 - WILLIS, LAWRENCE; E4020 - Robbins, Jacqueline; E4039 - Alade, Akil; E4146 • Garages - HOOKS, ROWELONDA; F5014 - Jordan, Brian; F5019 • Hot Tubs - CARIDINE, DALE; F5057 - Walls, Skarlet; F5131 - • Storage units Colbert, Katheleeen; G6038 - ADAMS, TRACEY; G6081 • Remodeling Debris - Harris, Yvonne; H7004 - Williams, Charlise; H7032 - Free Estimates / Senior Discount Kattner, Tom; H7038 - Gates, Colleen; H7064 - Donald, Betty; H7069 - BOSH, MILO; H7075 - Popp, Tom; H7106 - MCCULLOUGH, SHARON; H7144 - Jones, Darrell. Public Storage/ PS Orangeco, Inc. Purchases must be made janesrestaurant.com with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods [email protected] are sold as is and must be removed at the time of www.a-affordablehauling.com purchase. Sale is subjected to adjournment. WINDY CITY TIMES Feb. 13, 2013 23

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the SPIRITUALITY the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, that Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, that that Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct sale(s) Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct sale(s) sale(s) at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on February at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on February Reviving February 21st, 2013 at 10:30 am on the Premises 21th, 2013 at 11:00 am on the Premises where 21th, 2013 at 12:00 pm on the Premises where where property has been stored, which are located at property has been stored, which are located at Public property has been stored, which are located at Public The Spirit... Public Storage#-20620, 4430 N. Clark , Chicago, Storage #08062/3501 W. Touhy Ave. Lincolnwood, Storage #23609/2050 Green Bay Road Evanston, IL 60605, (773) 989-4619. In the matters of the IL 60712-2730, 847-674-5302. In the matters of IL 60201-3536. (847) 864-4304. In the matters of Renewing personal property for the individuals listed below: A005 the personal property for the individuals listed below. the personal property for the individuals listed below. - Blair, Barbara; A011 - Reed, Mike; C069 - Meltzer, 2097 - Lambert, Harold; 2221 - Prielozny, Peggy; 3020 1020 - Jennison, Matthew; 1076 - sprinkel, christa; The Life... Howard; C074 - gill, Jason; C079 - griffith, Mario; C094 - - Morales, Carlos; 3044 - C/O Pokrywka, James Wilson; 1116 - Gary, James, 1130 - Mchaney, Marva; 1141 - Washington, Brad; C108 - Poulos, Theodore; C110 - Day, 3137 - Dominguez, Melissa; 3170 - Hogan, Amelia; 3180 Grosh, Ronald; 1161 - Guirand, Edelyne; 1165 - Grosh, Atonement Episcopal Church Joseph; D142 - Johns, Matthew; D185 - Miller, Sophia. - Johnson, Gerald. Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc.. Ronald 1223 - Davis, Verneda; 3071 - Preston, Kay; Public Storage/ PS Orangeco, Inc. Purchases must be Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at 3102 - Zachery, John; 3183 - Griffin, Elizabeth; 4046 5749 N. Kenmore made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be - Francellno, Ricarsha; 4150 - Ramos, Orietta; 4171 - www.ChurchOfTheAtonement.Org goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of removed at the time of purchase. Sale is subjected to Daniel, Shaqunna. Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. Sundays at 11 A.M. purchase. Sale is subjected to adjournment. adjournment. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, removed at the time of purchase. Sale is subjected to that Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct that Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct adjournment. WINDOW TREATMENTS sale(s) at Public Storage by Competitive bidding sale(s) at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE WINDOWS?: February 21st, 2013 at 11:30am on the Premises February 21th, 2013 at 12:30 pm on the Premises the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, Call me! I take care of it all from design through where property has been stored, which are located at where property has been stored, which are located that Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct installation, customizing to your needs. JOSEPH RICE Public Storage#-21807, 1916 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, at Public Storage #22335/2101 W. Howard Street, sale(s) at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on Interiors, Inc. Full Decorating Services with a specialty IL 60642, (773) 227-3114. In the matters of the Chicago, IL 60645-2191. (773) 262-0902. In the February 21th, 2013 at 11:30 am on the Premises in window treatments for over 25 years. 773-271- personal property for the individuals listed below: A266 matters of the personal property for the individuals where property has been stored, which are located 2361. www.JosephRiceInteriors.com (12/29/12-26) - Acevedo, Jose; A375 - DEGAND, GIL; D531 - GARRIDO, listed below. 0061 - Wesson, Lucie A; 0065 - Hardaway, at Public Storage #24524/8050 McCormick Blvd. JOE; D566 - SUMA, MARY; D598 - CRISCIONE, ROB; Reginald; 0069 - Hanks, Dawn; 0090 - DAIBY, ANTONIO; Skokie, IL 60076-2919 (847) 675-4604. In the D681 - RAMIREZ, GEORGE; D781 - SUTHERLAND, NEIL. 0096 - FLETCHER, ROBERT; 0114 - Lyons, Tasha R; 0125 matters of the personal property for the individuals Public Storage/ PS Orangeco, Inc. Purchases must be - Dacres, Darrell; 0139 - Lindsey, Kylette; 0143 MASON, listed below. A070 - Kai, Marie; A076 - Thompson, REAL ESTATE made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All GEORGE; 1083 - Lampkin, Kathy; 2023 - BARRY, COCREL; Cassia; A168 - Jeffers, Benson; C026 - Croft, Monica; goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of 2049 - STEWART, JENNIFER; 2121 - HAIGHT, PAMELA; C048 - Junie, Guebediang; D028 - Rogers, Paul; D109 - ADVERTISE HERE purchase. Sale is subjected to adjournment. 2142 - Ramos, Nahomi; 2173 - DRUCK, HEATHER; 2191 Brown, Winston; D125 - Henley, Thomas; D139 - Gibbs, ADVERTISE HERE: Want to advertise your product, ser- Tyrone; F005 - GREEN, THEOPHLUS. Public Storage / PS Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of -PHILLIPS, FRANK; 3026 - STONE, SHEILA; 3072 - Jarvis, vice, etc. to thousands of readers? Place an ad in the the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, Erika; 3077 - Ogunniyi, Olaniyi; 3089 - Williams, Lovell; Orangeco, Inc. Purchases must be made with cash only Windy City Times! We offer affordable rates, convenient that Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct 3098 - Andrews, Ebony; 3102 - Lindsey, Devlynn; 3150 and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is service, and as a bonus, your ad runs in our online sec- sale(s) at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on - Benenson, Barbara; 3159 - Allen, Norris; 3166 - and must be removed at the time of purchase. Sale is tion for free. To place an ad, contact Terri at 773-871- February 21st, 2013 at 10:00 am on the Premises Givens, Andrew; 3196 - ALI, IRSHAD; 3203 - JOHNSON, subjected to adjournment. 7610 ex 101, [email protected], or go to where property has been stored, which are located at DRAKKAR; 3206 - Chille, Dana; 4054 - Hill, Virna; 4064 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the our website http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/ Public Storage#-22331, 4072 N. Broadway, Chicago, - Cattouse, Nicole; 5014 - Trejo, Mireya; 5049 - Brown- Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, that placeaclassified.php. IL 60613, (773) 404-8592. In the matters of the Watson, Shellie; 5056 - SPRADLEY, DEBORAH; 5068 - Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct sale(s) personal property for the individuals listed below: A011 Brown-Watson, Shellie; 5079 - Nishimoto, Henry; B42 at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on February - McCarthy, Victoria; A018 - COHN C/O R. WEISBACH, - Larkin, Micheal. Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. 21th, 2013 at 10:30 am on the Premises where CONDO FOR SALE ARLENE; A059 - Lebo, Tiffany; A063 - MENDEZ, ARTURO; Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at property has been stored, which are located at Public 4300 N. MARINE DR. CLASSIC 6 RM 2 BEDROOM 2 A064 - Galloway, Anthony; B051 - Hood, Isaac; B152 the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be Storage #25518/6460 N. Lincoln Ave. Lincolnwood, BATH upgraded Chicago vintage condo on Lake Shore - Miles, Michael; C016 - IBRAHIM, ALI; C025 - BELL, removed at the time of purchase. Sale is subjected to IL 60712-4038. (847) 677-5975. In the matters Drive. Hardwood floors throughout, 24 hour doorman, AMIR; C108 - Udoeyop, Itoro; C125 - Green, Joseph; adjournment. of the personal property for the individuals listed pkg available, new elevators, and high ceilings with C149 - Torres, Jammy; D016 - GISH, DIANE MARIE; Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the below. 12 - younan, hermiz; 2062 - Cortez, Cecilia; crown moldings. Bill Whitfield, Jameson Sotherbby’s D057 - ROBERTS, JEFFREY; D062 - Thomas, William; Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, that 2091 - Marquez, Jose; 2146 - Jones, Beverly; 3037 - RE. [email protected]. 312 335 3261. D119 - Booher, Jonathon; E022 - Marshall, Alice; E026 Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct sale(s) Schultz, Justin; 3064 - Preston, Kay; 3076 - Roberts, (2/13/13-2) - The Three Dollar Store ,Inc / Brian Brothers. Public at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on February Susan; 3082 - Dunson, Chiquita; 4014 - hale, Elaine; Storage/ PS Orangeco, Inc. Purchases must be made 21th, 2013 at 10:00am on the Premises where 4068 - sadah, ashur; 4107 - Castro, Eddie; 6090 - Ross, BUSINESS/BUILDING FOR SALE with cash only and paid at the time of sale. property has been stored, which are located at Public Michael. Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. Purchases 7000 N. CLARK AREA TAVERN WITH REAL ESTATE, 4 am All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time Storage #22339/5838 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL must be made with cash only and paid at the time of and public place of amusement licenses. Eleven units of purchase. Sale is subjected to adjournment. 60646-6008. (773) 539-9549. In the matters of the sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at in 3 brick adjoining buildings. 100 x 100 property with Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the personal property for the individuals listed below. A135 the time of purchase. Sale is subjected to adjournment. driveway and 3 car garage. 995,000. Richard at 773- Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, that - herl, Isabel; A163 - chan, Rolando; A196 - lopez, julio Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of 671-1273 (4/3/13-13) Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct sale(s) g; A211 - Bednar, Rosemarie; A259 - Dethloff, Erich; the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on February A261 - Gutierrez, Guillermo; A268 - Page, Andrew; A292 that Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct TWO BEDROOMS FOR RENT 21st, 2013 at 11:00 am on the Premises where - Royster, Samuel; A302 - Hawk, Garnet; B016 - Nedley, sale(s) at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on EDGEWATER COMMUTER ADVANTAGE. You’d be happy to property has been stored, which are located at Public Jessica; B063 - bjelak, denis; B110 - Loar, Molly C; C019 February 21th, 2013 at 1:00 pm on the Premises come home to. Walk to beach and park, redline and Storage#-22336, 2835 N. Western Ave, Chicago, - Asllan, Ali; C021 - Shinet, Nina; D114 - Trier, Violet; where property has been stored, which are located at buses or go shopping. Spacious bedrooms with walk in IL 60618, (773) 772-9209. In the matters of the E001 - Dragomir, Alin G. Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Public Storage #28160/1512 W. Jarvis Ave. Chicago, closets. Formal dining room. Big kitchen with new floor personal property for the individuals listed below: Inc. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid IL 60626-1909 (773) 338-6828. In the matters of and sink. $1300 with heat. Parking $80. Plus laundry, 0054 - Jacobson, Elsa; 0078 - Janik, Ursula; 0238 - at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must the personal property for the individuals listed below. storage ,video intercom, patio and yard. IT’S YOUR Andree, Marie; 0415 - HUDSON, IDA; 0512 - SEIBER, be removed at the time of purchase. Sale is subjected 002 - Jarzabek, Andrzej; 003 - Arrington, Kerry; 034 - MOVE…773-706-6065. (2/13/13-3) to adjournment. Page, Camille; 040 - Camarillo, Paul; 054 - Amankwa, JOANN; 0653 - Convey, Mary; 0677 - Dumbeck, Ashley. 2 BEDROOM EDGEWATER. Worth seeing - west of Broad- Purchases must be Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Ken; 082 - Jones, Erick; 088 - Sullivan, David; 154 - Public Storage/ PS Orangeco, Inc. way, close to Red Line/Shopping, Quiet/Sunny/Closet made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, that Sheppard, Soraya; 163 - Page, Carol; 170 - SISSAC, ILA; Space, Heat/Laundry included, Non-smokers, Pets pos- goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct sale(s) 219 - Jones, Karl; 225 - Adams, Tyrone; 239 - Dixon, sible, Credit/Reference checks/Security deposit. $1300/ purchase. Sale is subjected to adjournment. at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on February Lena; 255 - HOOD, ANGELA; 272 - Hardeman, Omega; month. (773) 262-2168 (2/20/13-2) Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of 21th, 2013 at 3:00 pm on the Premises where property 287 - FORBES, JACQUELINE. Public Storage / PS the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, has been stored, which are located at Public Storage Orangeco, Inc. Purchases must be made with cash only that Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct #23404/5643 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60660- and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is sale(s) at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on 4415. (773) 784-8410. In the matters of the personal and must be removed at the time of purchase. Sale is February 21st, 2013 at 1:30 pm on the Premises property for the individuals listed below. 1023 - Dedios, subjected to adjournment. WINDY CITY where property has been stored, which are located at Erwin; 1091 - THOMPSON, VERGIE; 1102A - Graebe, Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Public Storage#-22338, 1129 N. Wells St., Chicago, Andrea; 1123 - YANEZ, JOSE; 1141 - JONES, CYNTHIA; Self-Service Storage Facility Act, State of Illinois, that TIMES IL 60610, (312) 951-8891. In the matters of the 2175 - Catain, Stephanie; 2259 - TAYLOR, BRADLEY; Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. will conduct sale(s) personal property for the individuals listed below: 3356 - Ress, Amy; 3410 - Barnhart, Nicholas; 3442 - at Public Storage by Competitive bidding on February was voted A014 - Rueve, Andrew; B077 - Nguyen, Canh; B089 - Eaglebarger, Mark; 3515 - Rice, Shirley; 3527 - White, 21th, 2013 at 2:00 pm on the Premises where SYNAGOGUE, CENTRAL; C220 - Ayangade, Oluwole; C235 Donnell; A015 - Slattery, Daniel; A052 - KREISLER, property has been stored, which are located at Public Best Local News - Flynn, Donald; C293 - Horan, Amanda; C307 - Shaird, STEPHEN; B130 - Wea, Edward; B256 - LIBUNAO, JOSE; Storage #28161/5733 N. Broadway St. Chicago, Jerry; E563 - Koppel, Flora; E658 - WILLIAMS, MAURICE; C361 - LISCINSKI, EDWARD; C399 - CASH, PATRICE; C409 IL 60660-4301 (773) 878-3913. In the matters of Outlet for Chicago E704 - Vasser, Pamela. Public Storage/ PS Orangeco, - Neal, Quiana; C446 - Jones, Cynthia. Public Storage the personal property for the individuals listed below. Inc. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid / PS Orangeco, Inc. Purchases must be made with cash 0035 - HAMILTON, RAIMONDA; 0068 - willis, Samuel; in Grindr’s Best of 2012 awards at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as 0205 - Muganda, David; 0222 - SMITH, MICHAEL; 0246 be removed at the time of purchase. Sale is subjected is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Sale is - Montgomery, Darrell; 0343 - Anglezis, Demetris; 0390 to adjournment. subjected to adjournment. - Parquet, Linda; 0480 - BEDNARZ, CATHERINE; 0493 - SYKES, LEROY; 0497 - HUGHES, TRAEL; 0705 - Njoku, George. Public Storage / PS Orangeco, Inc. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Sale is subjected to adjournment. Thanks, Grindr ;) 24 Feb. 13, 2013 WINDY CITY TIMES

supplies, backpacks, pens and tablets, etc. Free show, 21+ with ID. 8:15pm, The Mu- tiny Chicago, 2428 N Western Ave., www. facebook.com/broadwayyouthcenter Mary’s Old Skool House Party: Whitney Houston edition Queen of the Night: A celebration of Whitney Houston to com- Brought to you by the combined efforts of memorate her one year being gone from us. DJ Moose will be spinning all of Whit- WINDY CITY ney’s hits, album cuts, remixes, mashups ‘ART’-FELT and videos until 2am, mixed with some TIMES of “Nippy’s” favorite friends and family: Bobby Brown, New Edition, Cissy Hous- Sunday, Feb. 17 ton, Dionne Warwick, Jermaine, George Wed., Feb. 13 Michael, Luther and more. 9:30pm, Mary’s “Art & Soul: Sounds of Attic, 5400 N Clark St., www.hamburger- CALOR confidential HIV and STI testing BOLD MCDONALD marys.com/chicago Blackness” will take Every Wednesday without charge, regard- place at Funky Buddha less of age, ability to pay or residency. Thursday, Feb. 14 The process, from completing the consent Saturday, Feb. 16 Lounge, 728 W. Grand Comic Heather McDonald will Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance paperwork to getting the results, takes Ave. be at Zanies, 1548 N. Wells (LGBTQ) Weekly, peer-led support group 45 minutes. Counselors are available to for members of the LGBTQ community review the results and provide referrals, St., in addition to other with mood problems such as depression or Photo by Jerry Nunn as necessary. 12pm-4pm, 773-385-9080, locations. bipolar disorder. Free. Community Room; CALOR, 3220 W Armitage Ave., www.calor. 11am-12:30pm, 872-216-3272, Howard place to receive God’s grace and love and org Publicity photo Brown Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan to give of ourselves, as well. 10:15am- LGBTQ Single and Professional Afterwork Rd., www.dbsa-glbt-chicago.com/ 11:30am, Urban Village Church, Spertus Networking Pre-Valentine’s day event Immigration Equality benefitBartender Institute, 610 S. Michigan Ave., www.ur- for LGBTQI professional men and women. Wally Andersen hosts this benefit for Im- banvillagechurch.org Giveaways, meet and greet games. 6pm- migration Equality, an organization that Art & Soul: Sounds of Blackness Presented 9pm, Red Kiva, 1108 W. Randolph St., is fighting to ensure that immigration by No Wire Hangers Productions, hosted Tickets: http://www.lgbtqsingleandpro- Student Center, the Brownstones Annex, ual pleasure, masturbation, orgasm, safer rights are available for same-sex couples by Keith Romell. DJ 8 Ball. Jon Pierce. fessional.eventbrite.com 2250 N. Sheffield Ave. sex, toys and how to communicate about the same way rights are provided to oppo- Tovi Khali. Introducing Brian Cox; 6:30pm- CAPS meeting Community Alternative Polic- The Born This Way Ball starring Lady Gaga sex with your partner. RSVP to BetsyR@ site-sex couples. Silent auction. 5pm, The 10pm, Funky Buddha Lounge, 728 W Grand ing Strategy meeting. Subject to change. Gaga and songs from Born This Way, The howardbrown.org. 6pm-7:30pm, Howard Glenwood, 6962 N Glenwood Ave., www. Ave., www.nowirehangersproductions.com 7pm, Clarendon Park Field House, 4501 Fame and The Fame Monster. 7:30pm, Brown Health Center, 4025 N Sheridan Rd, theglenwoodbar.com N. Clarendon Ave., www.lakeviewcitizens. United Center, 1901 W Madison St., Tick- www.howardbrown.org Asians and Friends Chinese New Year’s Monday, Feb. 18 org/caps.asp ets: http://www.unitedcenter.com/calen- Mo[u]rnin’. After., a solo performance by dinner Celebration Year of the Snake with Lesbian, Gay Bar Association of Chicago Gerber/Hart Library and Archives open dar/event.asp?event_id=652 Brigham Mosley A mythic autobiography Angel Abcede and Joel Camden co-hosting Mentoring Program Trivia Night An eve- meeting Community forum on the past, Khris Francis Musical comedy legend Khris for the queer prodigal son - a journey to a talk-variety show called “Sisters!” and ning of trivia for mentors, mentees, or present and future of Gerber/Hart and will Francis brings his four-night stand to Lake the ancestors and back to the homeland interview playwright and performer Danny those interested. Questions to damen@ include an update on Gerber/Hart’s new County (thru Feb. 16). Only 80 seats per through magic, musicals, dream ballets Bernardo of “Mahal”, dancer and actor lagbac.org. 7:30pm, Halsted’s Bar and facility. Members of the Board of Direc- show, so reservations are strongly recom- and time travel. $10 at the door; 7pm, Chip Payos, and performer and director Grill, 3441 N Halsted St., www.lagbac.org tors and key volunteers will be on hand. mended. Don’t want to drive home? Book Mary’s Attic, 5400 N Clark St., www.ham- Jessica Ni. Accompanied by pianist Kevin Building a Theatre of Inclusion: Per- A short presentation will be followed by a Khris Francis overnight hotel package burgermaryschicago.com/attic.php Anderson. 6:30pm, Phoenix Restaurant, spectives on Asian American Casting questions, answers and dialogue. 7pm- at Antioch Hotel & Suites starting at Heather McDonald Writer, performer and 2131 S. Archer Ave., www.afchicago.org Silk Road Rising, the League of Chicago 9pm, Berger Park Fieldhouse, 6205 N. only $99. Fox’s Lounge, 350 Route 173, story producer for “Chelsea Lately” and Ladysmith Black Mambazo Grammy-win- Theatres and Lifeline Theatre will host a Sheridan Rd., www.gerberhart.org Antioch, IL; 9pm, 847-395-3606, www. “After Lately” and has also appeared on ning South African cappella choral group panel on challenges faced by Asian Ameri- Cupid’s Queer Comedy Show For Valen- facebook.com/foxsantioch “Frasier”, “Malcolm in the Middle”, “Reno featured on Paul Simon’s “Graceland” with can actors, particularly in casting. Tickets tine’s Day DePaul University’s largest LG- 911.” Through Feb. 16. 9:30pm, Zanies intricate rhythms, harmonies, gentle hu- are free and can be reserved by email- BTQA organization welcomes Caitlin Bergh Thursday, Feb. 14 Comedy Club, 1548 N Wells St., also St. mor. Elgin Children’s Chorus opens with ing [email protected]. 7pm, 77 W. for an evening of fun, laughter, queers Bisexual Women’s V-Day Workshop with Charles and Rosemont; www.zanies.com the traditional South African folk song Washington St., www.chicagoplays.com . and allies. Also comics Candy Lawrence, Early to Bed Workshop dedicated to Lady Starlight Following an opening perfor- “Shosholoza.”; 8pm-9:30pm, 847-622- Ever Mainard, Joel Kim Booster, and Bill women loving themselves and others of mance for Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Ball varying genders. Early to Bed will be join- at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois 0300, ECC Arts Center, Building H, at 1700 Tuesday, Feb. 19 Cruz. $5. 7pm-9pm, DePaul University’s Musical FELA! With Michelle Williams, for- ing us to talk about increasing your sex- Lady Starlight will headline her own DJ Spartan Dr., https://tickets.elgin.edu; mer Destiny’s Child vocalist. Online, click set, joined by The Dirty Pearls. 10pm, Ber- Tickets: http://tickets.elgin.edu CHICAGO, ARIE CROWN THEATER, use the lin Nightclub, 954 W Belmont Ave., www. A Night at Studio 54: Benefit for Chicago code FELA for discount. Questions to ladystarlightnyc.com/shows/ House Ashley Morgan and The Chicago Spirit Brigade take you for a Night At Stu- [email protected]. www.you- Friday, Feb. 15 dio 54, a drag review benefiting Chicago tube.com/watch?v=93PcWeOn-YY; 7pm- 10:45pm, Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S Lake Lincoln Park Lagooners Winter Getaway House. The cast includes Coco Sho-Nell, Shore Dr., www.felaonbroadway.com Skiing, shopping, hospitality room, gay Dominique Diamond, Priscilla Darling, Fireside Chat with David Boyer Doug nightlife with fellow LPLers and friendly Morgan Sapphire, Roxy Stone, Juan M. O’Keefe sits down with local leather leg- locals. Reserve room with Radisson direct Wett and members of The Chicago Spirit end David Boyer for a revealing fireside by Feb. 14, 2013, ask for LPL group spe- Brigade. $6 Absolut cocktails all day. chat. 7:30pm-9pm, Touche, 6412 N Clark cial rate. 12pm, 6088330100, Madison, 9:30pm, The Call (Chicago), 1547 W. Bryn St., www.touchechicago.com Wis., www.lplchicago.com/blog/2013-lpl- Mawr Ave., www.facebook.com/thecallbar winter-getaway/ CLLAW XV Chicago’s Lady Arm Wrestlers, One Billion Rising: VDay Aurora “Within fearsome lady arm wrestlers decked out in Wed., Feb. 20 Dot429: Inspired LGBTA professional net- Evert Woman is a Goddess” will join with over-the-top outfits, an open bar, shady work mixer with keynotes speaker Harri- activists around the world for the larg- referees and audience participation all son Hughes, co-founder of Want Me Get est action in the history of V-Day, the wrapped into one wild, crazy, theatrical Me. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at Vagina Monologues global activist move- event. All proceeds from CLLAW XV will the door. Hosted bar by Halsted Vodka Bar. ment to end violence against women and benefit Sideshow Theatre and its partner Proceeds go to benefit the Chicago Gay girls. Appetizers 6:30 pm., presentation charity, Girl’s Rock! Chicago. 10pm, Logan Men’s Chorus. RSVP online. 6pm-9pm, The 7:30pm Proceeds benefit Mutual Ground, Square Auditorium, 2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Pump Room, 3101 N. State Parkway, Chi- Inc, the Illinois Coalition Against Domes- www.cllaw.org cago, http://dot429.com; Tickets: http:// tic Violence and the V-Day Organization. dot429.com/events $25. [email protected]; 630-222-1174, Sunday, Feb. 17 Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Limmud Chicago 4th Annual Jewish Learn- Ave., Aurora, Tickets: www.razena.net/ ing Conference with over 80 sessions in- Friday, Feb. 22 LGBTA IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law vdayaurora.html cluding Judaism and same-sex love and and LAGBAC host civil rights symposium From Doo Wop to Hip Hop Written and di- relationships, Jewish Chicago, music, art, MCLE Credit. $75 before Feb. 15, $90 after. rected by Black Ensemble Theater Founder politics, theater--something for everyone! 3pm-6:15pm, Governor Richard B. Ogilvie and CEO Jackie Taylor and Associate Direc- Join 400 Jewish Chicagoans of all persua- Auditorium, 565 W. Adams St., http://cle. tor Rueben Echoles and produced by Jack- sions for an exciting day of learning and kentlaw.edu. ie Taylor. Through April 24. 8pm, Black sharing ideas. Lunch is included. Event Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. concludes with a concert by world-famous Clark St., www.blackensemble.org Kol B’seder. 9am-6pm, 773-818-1343, UIC LADY OF THE HOUSE Queer Fest America Benefits Broadway Student Center, 750 S. Halsted St., www. Youth Center Education Dept. Perform- limmudchicago.org Wed.-Thursday, Feb. 13-14 ing: international queer hip hop/rapper Urban Village Church Spiritual worship is Ripparachie, Kara O’Connor, Cold Country, about coming together as community to Salty Peters, Kez Ban. Please bring school make space for God to move in us. It’s a Grammy winner Lady Gaga will perform two shows from the “Born This Way Ball” at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. Get WindyCityMediaGroup.com Publicity photo : online ChicagoPride.com WINDY CITY TIMES Feb. 13, 2013 25 BILLY MASTERS Holiday Weekends are

“For one thing, we decided to sing softly at sound thrown out of court. No dice. Then they tried to check, because our microphones were always avoid trial and simply go through arbitration. Sidetrack Weekends. turned down to half the volume that Diane’s was The judge ruled it goes to court. Most pundits set at.”—Mary Wilson explains how her mike predicted that this turn of events would make ended up just as loud as Miss Ross’ during The a settlement amount skyrocket if Travolta didn’t Supremes reunion at Motown 25. want details of his “neck massage” on live TV. If I’m being honest, I really don’t care about And that’s what seems to have happened. Hours • Friday • the Super Bowl, Beyonce or, for that matter, after the judge’s ruling, both parties dropped Open at 3pm. Destiny’s Child. I don’t have anything against the case without any details being revealed. Let Show Tunes: 5 – 9pm them, but I can pretty much take ‘em or leave this be a lesson to you—if John Travolta asks The Weekend Mix: 9pm – 2am ‘em. Personal feelings aside, I do have a job to you to rub anything, say “Yes!” do, so I tuned into the halftime show like every- We’re gonna slip in a quick “Ask Billy” ques- Open 3pm ’til 3am one else. Regarding the much-touted Destiny’s tion. Kevin in Seattle writes, “Did you see the • Saturday • Child reunion, I thought the half a song they did guy who is the First Daughter’s baby daddy on The Best of Sidetrack Video! was fine. But it takes a ballsy gal to ask her for- 1600 Penn last week? He’s so hot. Is he related to mer partners to sing backup on one of her solo the guy who played Jane Leeves’ young boyfriend • Sunday Sidetrack Opens at 3pm • hits. And wasn’t it magnanimous for Beyonce Lloyd on Hot in Cleveland?” Show Tunes 4 – 9pm, then we celebrate with… to let Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams each Not only are they related—they’re the same Back Beat Music of the 60s, 70s & 80s ’til 2am have a solo line? You know what would have person. Robbie Amell is a very hot 24-year-old been even better? If their mikes had been on! actor from Canada who you might have also seen It would behoove all members of singing groups on Revenge or Pretty Little Liars. FYI, he’s also to read Mary Wilson’s cautionary tale, Dreamgirl: in the new Chris Colfer flick Struck By Lightning. Presidents Day My Life as a Supreme. ’ My interest was piqued when I heard that Be- • Monday, Feb. 18th • yonce’s publicist tried to get various websites Open at 3pm to remove certain photos from her client’s per- Sidetrack Show Tunes formance. Why? The e-mail from the mouthpiece 8pm - 2am. said, “As discussed, there are some unflattering photos on your current feed that we are respect- fully asking you to change. I am certain that you will be able to find some better photos.” Better, yes, but not as much fun as the ones on BillyMasters.com. After losing a bet on the San Francisco 49ers winning the Super Bowl, Mario Lopez paid up by streaking through The Grove, where Access /SidetrackBar 3349 N. Halsted Hollywood is filmed. While I’m sure the unsea- /SidetrackBar SidetrackChicago.com sonably frigid temperature in L.A. didn’t help in the bulge department, Mario showed he was a man of his word as he ran in his purple panties (from his own Rated M line of undies, naturally). If you missed it, you can check it out on our website. Last week, I went to see The Deep Throat Sex SPOTLIGHT Scandal, a play by David Bertolino. The first half of the play is about the straight-porn busi- ness, the political climate, free love, all that. We learned that the flick was released just as NYC Mayor Lindsay was trying to shut down the porno theaters. And that’s what the second half of the play deals with. Although the notoriety made the film a hot ticket (once Jackie Kennedy goes, the term “porn chic” is used), it also led Beyonce (or, at least, her publicist) tried to to numerous legal tussles—including defining help the singer put her best face forward. what is obscenity and how far reaching is the Photo by Leslie Kee First Amendment. This play owes a huge debt to Let’s get this straight. Two guys perform the likenesses of legendary Broadway stars Carol Chan- the works about the gay-porn industry by Ron- ning and Patti LuPone, but they do so without donning a drop of drag. That’s apparently one nie Larsen—specifically Making Porn and Shoot- He may be straight, but he’s still hot enough to of the concepts behind the cabaret show Carol & Patti: Together Again for the First Time, turn up on BillyMasters.com. ing Porn (both of which also had long lives in dreamed up and performed by Christopher Pazdernik and Aaron Benham, who guess how the fur I’m gonna slip in an extra celebrity nude— the same venue—the Zephyr Theatre). might fly if both leading ladies double-booked Davenport’s for the same evening. Carol & Patti: but, I must confess it’s really the child of a ce- Bertolino’s play is directed with great sensi- Together Again for the First Time plays 8 pm. Saturday, Feb. 16, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at lebrity. Snoop Dogg’s son ... and let’s stop there tivity by someone who knows this world inside Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave.. Tickets are $9 plus a two-drink mini- for a second—did you ever expect I would ever and out—Jerry Douglas, one of the most pro- mum; call 773-278-1830 or visit www.davenportspianobar.com. Photo courtesy of Pazdernik PR. lific and lauded gay-porn directors of all time. write the words, “Snoop Dogg’s son?” Because When it comes to promotion, the producers have I didn’t. Anyway, his son allegedly took some also picked up three tricks from the Larsen play- nude photos in a locker room and sent them book—promoting the nudity in all ads, charging to some woman who then leaked them to her a premium for front row seats (which include a friends. Why? I can see about 10 reasons ... on post-show meet-and-greet), and including bona BillyMasters.com. CRITICS’ PICKS fide stars onstage. Opening week, Sally Kirkland When I’m writing about the children of people Sunset Boulevard, Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace, through March 24. There may and Bruce Vilanch were fabulous in their cam- I don’t care about, it’s definitely time to end be some casting quibbles, but director William Osetek delivers a solid production of Andrew eos. In fact, the entire cast is good—with at yet another column. I’m still laughing about Lloyd Webber’s 1990s musical inspired by Billy Wilder’s classic 1950s film about a dethroned least one (depending on your taste) very cute Beyonce trying to suppress bad photos. If I and demented Hollywood queen of the silent screen. SCM naked boy to look at. Upcoming special guests did that, I’d disappear from the Internet com- When the Rain Stops Falling, Circle Theatre at The Greenhouse, through Feb. 24. Are sins will include Christopher Knight and Nina Hart- pletely—with the exception of www.BillyMas- of the father visited upon the son? This elegiac, poetic Australian play by Andre Bovell ex- ley. You can get more information at www.Deep- ters.com, the site that holds nothing back. I’m amines three generations of two families across the Outback. It’s a remount of Circle’s spring ThroatThePlay.com. off to the Filth2Go Beach House in Fort Lau- 2012 hit. JA Remember all those people suing John Tra- derdale for the next few weeks, but I’m always Wine in the Wilderness & Florence, ETA Creative Arts Foundation, through March 3. volta? One of those guys is Fabian Zanzi, the just a mouse click away. Feel free to write me Although less well-known today than her contemporary, Lorraine Hansberry, Alice Childress Royal Caribbean crew member who claims John- at [email protected] and I promise to get provides keen commentary on grassroots-level race relations in the mid-20th-century and ny dropped his robe and exposed his erect pe- back to you before John Travolta shows up on pulls no punches, even as she points the way to a more enlightened future. MSB nis after asking for a “neck massage.” Allegedly, an RSVP Cruise. Until next time, remember, one Zanzi was offered $12K to go away—an offer he man’s filth is another man’s bible. —By Abarbanel, Barnidge declined. Johnny’s lawyer tried to get the suit and Morgan 26 Feb. 13, 2013 WINDY CITY TIMES CGHA braves conditions, skates at Soldier Field By Ross Forman Brian Hull, 29, who lives in Lakeview, also skated at Soldier Field. It was the highlight of his hockey career, which “It was a great way to bring everyone associ- includes a stint on the varsity team for Huntley ated with the CGHA together for one big night,” High School. he said. “We had new players, seasoned veter- Anthony Alfano and his teammates from the ans, friends and family all show up to support Chicago Gay Hockey Association (CGHA) took to our group and make this skate another huge the ice at Soldier Field Feb. 4. Yes, hockey was success. played outside on the home field of the Chicago “It was another unforgettable moment with Bears. the CGHA that I’ll cherish for a long time. Just The White Team defeated the Red Team 10-9 like our road trips, tournaments, and the [annual in a shootout. Gay] Pride Parade, this [Soldier Field game] joins “Skating [at] Soldier Field was an exciting op- a long list of memorable events with some of my portunity,” said Alfano, 22. “Not many athletes closest friends.” can say they have participated in an athletic Andrew Sobotka, the CGHA president, said the event at a major sporting venue, such as Soldier team jumped at the chance to skate at Soldier Field. Playing a game of [hockey] outdoors on Field. The team entered a lottery to get the Soldier Field, with some of my best friends, is chance to sell 200 tickets to the college hockey definitely a highlight of my hockey career and double-header [that will be played at Soldier young adult life.” Field on Sunday, Feb. 17], and the CGHA was Alfano and about 40 other CGHA skaters selected. braved temperatures in the 20s for a once-in-a- There were 42 players for the CGHA game, lifetime experience. ranging in age from 20 to 50. “It wasn’t too cold, especially as we started Tyler Kelley was selected the Player of the CGHA teams in action at Soldier Field. Photo from CGHA skating and playing,” said Alfano, who lives in Game as he scored two goals and added five as- Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. “As soon as I sists. started moving around the ice, I was able to “It was a lot of fun [playing at Soldier Field] and all of our players fought through the cold warm up very quickly; the temperature felt no wrestlers decked out in over-the-top outfits, and the ice conditions to play a really competi- Sports shorts different than playing a game at an indoor rink. an open bar, referees and audience participa- tive game,” Sobotka said. In New Zealand, LGBT-rights advocates have “I’ve played [hockey] at the United Center tion. —Outdoor college hockey will be played at called for a gay player with the legendary All [and the] Allstate Arena, but playing at a venue Tickets are $25 and include access to a Soldier Field Feb. 17 for the first time ever, fea- Blacks rugby team to openly declare his sex- that is not typically intended for hockey was three-hour open bar 10 p.m.-1 a.m. (Alter- turing four of the nation’s best men’s college uality, according to Radio Australia. Broad- pretty sweet. The atmosphere was very exciting, nately, there is a $10 entry fee, with a cash ice hockey teams. The puck drops at noon when caster Steve Gray recently said that he was especially witnessing many of our players who bar.) See www.cllaw.org. [previously] have not had this type of opportu- Notre Dame faces Miami (Ohio) University, fol- aware there had been several gay All Blacks, nity. I cannot really compare it to an [amateur] lowed by Minnesota against Wisconsin (3:30 and that it was time for one to stand up and state championship game, but it definitely is an p.m.). be counted. The openly gay TV presenter also Martial-arts experience that I will always cherish.” claims to have slept with one player. seminar Feb. 17 Bev Kearney, a Hall of Fame women’s track Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) and Krav Maga and field coach at the University of Texas, Academy are hosting a Special Weapons & ADVERTISEMENT abruptly resigned after a 2002 affair with an Ground Defense Seminar featuring John Whit- When experience counts... adult female athlete was publicized, accord- man on Sunday, Feb. 17, at FFC Old Town, ing to SheWired.com. Kearney, who coached In service to the community for over 30 years. 1235 N. LaSalle St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the Lady Longhorns to six NCAA track champi- Whitman is a fifth-degree black belt in Krav onships since she took the reins in 1993, told The Law Offices of Maga and is the only person in the world ABC that she was “shocked” when the decade- to hold a senior instructor degree from the Roger V. McCaffrey-Boss & Associates old consensual affair came to light. Kearney’s Wingate Institute in Netanya, Israel. attorney believes the revelation was timed The price of the event is $110 until Feb. 15 to keep Kearney from earning a raise and ex- and $125 at the door. tended contract. CO-SIGNERS ON DEBTS - THE RISKS INVOLVED In coach Tom Sermanni’s debut, the U.S. women’s soccer team beat Scotland 4-1 in Dorothy Hamill joining Q. I allowed my former lover to use several of my credit cards by making him an authorized Jacksonville, Fla., according to ESPN.com. It signatory on my Visa and MasterCard accounts. I also agreed to co-sign a bank loan so he could ‘Stars on Ice’ March 8 was Sermanni’s first game in charge since the buy a new car. I learned from the bank that he is behind on the car loan and the bank wants me to The figure-skating production Stars on Ice make the loan current even though I don’t have the car. What are my legal rights and obligations? U.S. Soccer Federation hired him in October. has announced that Olympic gold medalist, Sermanni, who was born in Scotland, is the world champion and three-time U.S. national A. If your former lover hasn’t made the payments on the car loan there is also a good chance that he successor to lesbian coach Pia Sundhage, who champion Dorothy Hamill is joining its tour. could use your credit accounts, leaving you legally responsible for payment of all those debts. now heads the Swedish national team. Hamill will help bid a fond farewell to long- While you are going through the process of a separation from your lover one of the first things you Despite reports that the Russian govern- time cast member Kurt Browning, who will should do is write to all your creditors where he is authorized to sign, close those accounts and ask for ment wants LGBT athletes to tone it down for be giving his final U.S. tour performances. a new account in your name alone. Tell your lover you’re doing it so he can write for his own personal the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, out figure The Stars on Ice “Now & Then” Tour will visit account at the same time. skater Johnny Weir is not concerned, accord- Rosemont, Ill., on Friday, March 8, 2013, for a To make sure that your cancelled accounts have in fact been closed get a copy of your credit report. ing to USA Today. Among the reasons are that 7:30 p.m. performance at Allstate Arena. If your credit report shows a closed account as open follow the bureaus’ procedures for reporting an error. Weir’s close friend is the nation’s biggest fig- Tickets start at $25 and go on sale Nov. They will then have to verify your claim with the creditor within a reasonable time, usually 30 days, and 16. Special on-ice seating is available upon advise you of the results. If the creditor agrees that you did close the account, it will be so listed. ure skating star, Evgeni Plushenko; the fact Regarding the debts that you co-signed for your former lover, the drawback to guaranteeing a loan is that Weir speaks Russian; and that he’s mar- request. Visit www.ticketmaster.com, all Tick- that the guarantor can be fully obligated for the entire loan amount, not just the portion due, if there is a ried to a man, Victor Voronov, whose parents etmaster outlets or the arena’s box office, or default in payment of the loan. Because you co-signed on the car loan you are legally responsible to pay grew up in the former Soviet Union. Weir said, call 800-745-3000. the loan if your former lover fails to make the payments even though you don’t have use of the car. “It’s appalling they can censor their public, There could also be a problem if the bank repossesses the car. Usually when a bank repossesses a car but I try to do everything I can. I have been for non-payment, they will sell the car trying to get the highest price possible. If the sales price is less in talks with different LBGT organizations in than the amount due on the loan there is a deficiency. You as guarantor of the loan will be liable to pay Russia with how I can help.” Dorothy that deficiency. Hamill. Press ‘CLLAW XV’ with lady photo arm wrestlers Feb. 16 The Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers • Bankruptcy • Wills, Trusts & Probate (CLLAW) will hold “CLLAW XV” on Saturday, • Real Estate Closings • Civil Unions Feb. 16, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., at the Logan Square 19 S. LaSalle, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60603 Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Ave. Hosted by Sideshow Theatre Company, 312-263-8800 [email protected] CLLAW’s 15th match will feature lady arm We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. WINDY CITY TIMES Feb.Feb. 13, 6, 2013 2013 27

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