IN Step • LCBT Wisconsin's Community Newspaper • Founded in 1984 March 11, 1999 • Vol. XVI, Issue V • $2.95 outside of Wisconsin SECTION ONE: NEWS: OutReach's Tomlinson to Resign • Alabama Murder PLUS: AIDS Soaring Among African Americans FEATURE: The Lincoln Bedroom, Kramer Says President Was Gay PLUS: Qups E Quotes • The Casual Observer • Out Right • The Latest Dish and Much More! SECTION Q: INTERVIEW: Ryan Phillippe Robert's Rules: in No Uncertain Terms • Ink Two From Canada • Humor: Kevin Isom The (lassies •The Calendar • Keepin' IN Step with lamie • The Guide

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• . . . Murder of Gay Alabaman Elicits Anger, Fear Pocan, Action Wisconsin Plan '99 Legislative Efforts by Jamakaya by Christopher Ott $10 - $25, but Fitzpatrick said, "We never at least as good as anti-gay organizations Sylacauga, Ala. — The brutal murder of the IN Step staff turn anyone away... Anyone that wants to like Wisconsin Christians United at influ- of another gay man, this time in the rural volunteer, please, there's plenty we can do." encing legislators' votes. South, has again riveted the country's atten- Madison — Participants from as far One upcoming event being coordinat- "How do we get a rapid response team tion to the problem of anti-gay violence. away as Green Bay came to Madison on ed locally by Action Wisconsin is "Equali- like Wisconsin Christians United? We "Hate in this country is increasingly March 1 for a meeting called by state Rep. ty Begins at Home," a nationwide effort need something just like that," Pocan becoming lethal," declared Winnie Mark Pocan (D-Madison) about legisla- created and sponsored by the National said. "We should make sure we've got Stachelberg of the Human Rights Cam- tive issues affecting the LGBT communi- Gay and Lesbian Task Force. One focus of something in place when legislation is paign, "and that includes hatred against ty and an expansion of the role of Action the event is "Sweeten `Ern Up," a lobbying introduced in case something happens." gay and lesbian Americans." Wisconsin. event planned for March 24 at the state As an example of WCU's ability to In early March, Alabama authorities Approximately 30 people attended, respond quickly to the issues, Pocan arrested two young men who confessed to and discussion centered on legislation showed copies of a letter from WCU the murder of Billy Jack Gaither, 39, a tex- affecting domestic 'partnership and adop- director Ralph Ovadal urging supporters tile worker from the central Alabama city tion rights, transgender issues, as well as to express their opposition to an adoption of Sylacauga. The suspects said they killed ways to counteract anti-gay legislation bill that hasn't even been introduced yet. Gaither by beating him with an ax handle that may be introduced this year. "Homosexual activity is wrong and and later burned his body. They said they Discussion focused in particular on destructive as is same-sex fornication," did this because he was gay and had made ways that Action Wisconsin, the nonparti- Ovadal's letter states. "Pocan's bill would a sexual advance on one of them. san organization working on behalf of place children for adoption into relation- Charged with the murder are construc- LGBT equality in the state, could play a ships which are inherently immoral, dan- tion workers, Steven Eric Mullins, 25 and more active role in all of these issues and gerous, and unstable. Aren't we seeing Charles Monroe Butler Jr., 21. Mullins, who take on some of the responsibilities that in enough child abuse in this state without wore a Ku Klux Klan t-shirt, is an avowed the past have been shouldered by the office legislating more?" racist. Each man is being held in the Coosa of Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin when Pocan said several Assembly col- County Jail in lieu of $500,000 bond. The she served in the state Legislature. leagues have shown him correspondence case will go to a grand jury on March 17. Pocan, who won the seat vacated by they have received about the issue in Gaither's parents, just absorbing the Baldwin last year, said his office is currently response to Ovadal's letter, and even shock of their son's murder, at first denied playing the same role, but that this is not be Mark Non Pocan's office has received some as well. to authorities and the media that Billy Jack the best arrangement. "You can't do it out capitol in Madison. Action Wisconsin is Before legislation is introduced, "We had was gay. But members of the city's closeted of a single office," Pocan said. Ideally, encouraging LGBT people and supporters better make sure our troops know the talking gay community acknowledged that efforts will be coordinated by a nonpartisan to come to Madison and introduce them- points," said Action Wisconsin's Fitzpatrick. Gaither was'indeed one of their own at the organization that is independent of any one selves to their representatives in the Pocan also gave an overview of the same time while begging to remain anony- particular legislator. "We want the long Assembly and Senate. For those unable to current balance in the state legislature, mous for fear of further violence. haul to be taken care of by an organization, make the trip all the way to Madison, where Democrats hold a one-seat majori- "I would consider it difficult to live not an individual or an office," he said. Action Wisconsin is trying to coordinate ty of 17 in the Senate, and Republicans anywhere in Alabama other than Birming- Meeting participants generally agreed others to represent them so that legislators hold 55 assembly seats to the Democrats' ham," David W. White of the Gay and that Action Wisconsin is in the best posi- from as many districts as possible know 44. Pocan stressed the importance of Lesbian Alliance of Alabama told the New tion to fulfill this role, but stressed the need that they have LGBT constituents. work toward returning control of the York Times. "Even in Birmingham, I would to further support the organization if it is "We want to show that we are not Assembly in 2000 to the generally more never in a public place grab my partner's to take on this work. "We all have to make who people like Ralph Ovadal are trying gay-supportive Democrats. He also said hand and walk down the street. It would a much bigger commitment to Action to say we are," said Fitzpatrick. that an early opportunity to take a step in literally be a death wish in the state of Wisconsin if that's the case," Pocan said. Those interested in Equality Begins at that direction is in a special election being Alabama. You would almost be inciting Action Wisconsin president Mike Fitz- Home should contact Action Wisconsin held on April 13, to replace Rep. Tom violence to do something like that." patrick said the organization currently has at (608) 283-3251, by mail at P.O. Box Ourada (35th District, Antigo), who "If he was gay, he sure never showed it," close to 600 members spread throughout 342, Madison, WI 53701, or by e-mail at resigned in January. Ourada was the only Gaither's mother Lois told the Times. "He 80% of the state's legislative districts, but [email protected]. Action Wiscon- Republican who voted against the anti- never flaunted himself as being gay or that additional members, contributions sin's site on the web is available at same-sex marriage bill in 1997. talked about it. And whether he was and or not, volunteer support are all needed. http://vvww.execpc.com/-dross/aw. "We're going to have a hard time get- it don't make me love him any less." "We were almost wiped out financial- Also discussed was the need for a bet- ting anything passed while we're in the His parents described Billy Jack ly by AB 104," the 1997 anti-same-sex ter network to support legislation being minority," Pocan said. Gaither as a devoted son who remained liv- marriage bill, Fitzpatrick said. "AB 104 drafted in support of legal domestic part- ing with them to assist them because of left us with about $60 in the treasury and nerships in Wisconsin and adoption their disabilities. He cooked their meals $700 in debt. There isn't a person in rights, as well as efforts to clarify whether and cleaned the house. He sang in the local Action Wisconsin who has been reim- transgender issues are included under the Baptist choir. He served a year in the bursed for things like phone calls." state's hate-crimes law. Pocan also said Marines before being honorably discharged "We are now asking people to be that no anti-gay bills have been intro- because of high blood pressure. A co-work- proactive and get involved," Fitzpatrick duced yet this year, but that they may still er at the Russell Corporation, a sports said. Action Wisconsin dues range from be coming. Pocan stressed the need to be apparel maker. where Gaither had worked for many years, said: "He was a real nice loving boy, good hearted." Gay friends say that Gaither sometimes groups. The agency publishes the Pink Page, a monthly calendar accompanied them to Birmingham or Mont- in Isthmus. Work has also started on the 1999-2000 Directory, a gomery, where they could enjoy themselves at Tomlinson popular annual guide to Madison and Dane County LGBT and the gay bars without fear of discovery. The LGBT-supportive groups. sharp-eyed New York Times reporter, visiting OutReach to Move to New Location the Gaither home, noted the contrast between to Resign the mostly conventional design and furnish- Tomlinson also announced that OutReach will move its ings in the modest clapboard house and the Madison — DeEtte Tomlin- offices to a new location on April 1. OutReach's new home, locat- interior of Billy Jack's room. It was decorated son, executive director of Out- ed at 600 Williamson St. in the Gateway Mall in Madison, will be with a large collection of Scarlett O'Hara Reach, Madison's Lesbian, Gay, twice the size of its present offices, and will offer larger meeting dolls. The flowing curtains were pink chiffon. Bisexual and Transgender facilities and increased library and "hanging out" space. If convicted of capital murder, Mullins (LGBT) Center, announced her OutReach needs volunteers to paint the new space before the and Butler could face execution. They will DeEtte Tomlinson resignation from OutReach move, and to help with the move itself. For more information, please not be charged with a hate crime, however, effective June 1999. contact the OutReach offices at (608) 255-8582. because Alabama's hate crime law covers "OutReach is a strong, independent agency," Tomlinson OutReach will close the week of March 29 for the move, and only crimes based on the race, religion, eth- stated, "It's time for me to start exploring some personal oppor- will reopen on April 5. On March 20, and from March 27 to April nicity or disability of the victim. Attempts tunities that I've put on hold for the past three years." 3, community members are encouraged to help OutReach paint, to add the category of sexual orientation Tomlinson was hired as executive director of The United in pack and move. The agency needs 15 volunteers each day. have failed, although Gaither's death is 1996. When The United merged with Madison Gay/Lesbian The grand opening of the space will be in May, though the expected to mobilize renewed lobbying on Resource Center last July, Tomlinson was asked to head the new new offices will be open to the public by April 5. Plans for the the issue, just as the murder of Matthew organization, OutReach, Inc. In the three years that she's worked grand opening include the unveiling of a plaque commemorat- Shepard in Wyoming last October rallied there, the agency has grown considerably, expanding its services, ing all of the people who help with creating the new OutReach support for the hate crimes cause. staff and volunteers. OutReach Board President Julia Belt community center space, entertainment, and refreshments. President Clinton lent his voice to the praised Tomlinson. In addition to volunteers, OutReach is in need of office chorus of outrage against the murder. "The Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution equipment and other items to furnish its new home. All contri- Comparing Gaither to Matthew Shepard, recognizing DeEtte's value to OutReach," said Belt. "In it, we butions are tax deductible. For more information about making Clinton said: "... the acts of hatred that led commend her contributions not only to OutReach, but to a contribution to the new OutReach office, or to volunteer to to the deaths of such innocent men are also Madison, Dane County and Wisconsin LGBT Communities." help with the move, please call Callen Harty at (608) 255-8582. acts of defiance against the values our soci- OutReach provides many services to Madison's LGBT com- ety holds most dear." munities, including peer counseling, support groups, a free lend- ing library, a speakers bureau, and meeting space for LGBT

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Keeping that Community Center by Kristen Dicker in mind, Kwikkel Doug Kwikkel, 2nd from left, and the Make a Promise committ ee at the Midwest Express Center s steering committee chair for the decided to focus Milwaukee — The Milwaukee LGBT Com- One of the exciting challenges for 13th annual Make a Promise din- on a program that would appeal to many munity Center, 170 S. 2nd St., is starting several ner, a fund-raiser for the AIDS Kwikkel has been the event's venue size age groups and restructured ticket pric- A limitations. "We have had a wonderful new programs and services to help improve the Resource Center of Wisconsin, Doug ing for this year's event. The event's pro- working with the Pfister Kwikkel brings personal and professional experience gram will retain the silent auction and quality of life within Milwaukee's LGBT community. Hotel, but we've outgrown their facility. experience to the event. Drawing on his dinner, shorten the award presentation The programs include an extensive LGBT So far, we have made a successful transi- background and experience with event and program, and new to this year, tion to the Midwest Express Center. We topic-related library, a writers group, lesbian dis- management and negotiation for Miller include a dance and social hour after the are very excited to have the event at this Brewing Company, he is leading a dinner. cussion group, LGBT entrepreneurs group, sup- beautiful new space," Kwikkel said. The dynamic team of volunteers toward a "In the past, the evening ended after port/social group for gays and lesbians with convention center's ballroom can accom- dessert, but guests wanted to mingle. The rewarding goal. families, a Saturday night movie series, lecture "The Make a Promise event raises modate 1,200 to 1,500 people. dance will give people plenty of time to personal level, Kwikkel volun- series on LGBT issues called "Rainbow Universi- much needed funds for ARCW,' said Jim On a enjoy the rest of the evening with become more involved with his Schleif, ARCW's director of develop- teers to friends," Kwikkel said. He added that ty," a series of swing dance lessons, regularly community — especially with youth. ment. "Eighty two percent of funds ticket prices will reflect different levels of Kwikkel wants to involve younger people scheduled social and support activities for LGBT raised will be used to provide aggressive guest participation. in fund-raising and awareness events youth, and an established mental health referral HIV prevention education; access to Combining his expertise with his such as Make a Promise. comprehensive services for people living concern for his community, Doug service with the Counseling Center of Milwaukee. "I want to get in touch with young with HIV and AIDS; clinical research on Kwikkel is helping to make a difference. "The purpose of these programs is two-fold," people, to heighten awareness of HIV and HIV treatment; and advocacy." For more tickets or information about 18-25 year olds to said Neil Albrecht, Center executive director. "We "Doug brings creative resources and AIDS. 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www. instepnews. corn IN Step • March n — March zi,, t999 ing more than excessive statements of Daddy/Daddy's Boy close friendships rather than an indication Contest Scheduled of sexuality. Victorian prose and letter- The Lincoln Bedroom writing, they say, was often marked by Milwaukee — The Castaways of Milwau- such extravagant language and didn't nec- kee, the Argonauts of Wisconsin and Chip from essarily mean much in itself. Larry Kramer Says Civil War President Was Gay They also point out that politicians of the Milwaukee Eagle have announced the dates the time didn't earn much money from In fact, the "Lincoln-was-gay" theory by Keith Clark public service but were expected to main- for the 1999 Mr. Wisconsin Daddy/Daddy's Boy has been around so of the IN Step staff long in extremist tain themselves mainly from their own contest and the Wisconsin Mr. Drummer/Drum- right-wing circles that last year Peter private resources. It was not, they say, Madison — Larry Kramer, the play- LaBarbera of the vociferously anti-gay merboy contest. unusual for a poor lawyer like Lincoln to wright who helped found ACT-UP, told American for Truth organization com- The Daddy's Boy contest will be held on Fri- the 1999 Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, have shared rooms with a male shopkeep- plained that the gay Log Cabin Republi- er above a store. Sharing rooms with a • day, April 23, and the Mr. Wisconsin Daddy's con- and Transgender College Conference that cans should stop using Lincoln's image on test on Saturday, April 24. The events will be held Abraham Lincoln was homosexual — at female would have been scandalous for an least during a period when he was an Illi- unmarried couple, and living alone would at the Milwaukee Eagle and will start at 9 p.m. nois state lawmaker. have been fairly expensive, they say. Even On Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. the clubs will Kramer, author of the satirical novel sleeping together in the same bed wasn't hold a granddaddy contest and a charity auction Faggots and nominated for an Oscar for unusual in an age when home heating and his screenplay of Ken Russell's film adap- insulation were minimal. at the 1100 Club. tation of "Women in Love," noted that And the Alyson Almanac, which cites The Wisconsin Mr. Drummer/Drummerboy when Lincoln was 28 he shared a bed- speculation that James Buchanan may have contest will be held on Saturday, May 8, 1999, at room with 24-year-old Joshua Speed been gay and that George Washington and Alexander Hamilton may have been the Milwaukee Eagle starting at 9 pm. above a general store Speed owned in lovers, Fund-raisers Springfield, Ill. doesn't mention Lincoln and Speed. will be held for the Wisconsin Mr. Drummer/Drum- But Kramer also quoted from letters Kramer says he's undaunted by the merboy contest at various bars before the region- in which Speed writes to a friend that cool reception his "outing" of Lincoln has al Great Lakes Mr. Drummer/Drummerboy '99 "our Abe is like a school girl" and said received, however, and if the subject gets that the future Civil War president "often discussed by Americans — whether they contest July 2 to 5th in Columbus Ohio. kisses me when I tease him, often to shut agree or not — it will still be better than me up. He would grab me up by his long ignoring the role of gays and lesbians ARCW Expands arms and hug and hug." throughout U.S. history. Kramer later told reporters he was Abraham Lincoln On his side, Kramer not only has the Mental Health nervous about going public evidence of the letters and the lifelong with his the- their literature or party activists would ory friendship Lincoln and Speed had, he also Program that the country's 16th president, begin to think they had "endorsed the considered by has at least the understandable skepticism many the greatest who has `homosexual Lincoln' nonsense." ever held the office, was gay. of many gays and lesbians who have seen Milwaukee — As people with HIV cope Even poet and biographer Carl Sand- respected academics try to deny the with the many stressful issues and potentially In addition to living together above burg in his 1926 work, Abraham Lincoln: Speed's homosexuality of historical figures such as shop between 1839 and 1842 and The Prairie Years, poetically described serious mental health problems, they can turn to citing the letters, Kramer Gertrude Stein, Walt Whitman, also noted that Lincoln and Speed as having "a streak of Michelangelo, Alexander the Great and the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin's mental both men later entered into unhappy lavender and spots soft as May violets." marriages but said Peter Illych Tchaikovsky. Even contempo- health program and its new collaboration with marriage was "dictated Kramer says he is now working on a by the standards of the_age." rary straights in this country sometimes massive commentary book, The American Acacia Clinic. express stunned disbelief when they learn Kramer, noted for his often stinging People, in which he hopes to look the The ARCW/Acacia collaboration will expand criticism of that notorious pop culture icons like the government and the gay nation's history as he thinks it should be rights movement, said that even though Rock Hudson or Liberace were gay. mental health services to include psychotherapy, viewed, with an eye toward the ignored the Speed letters were known to histori- Whether he's right or not about Lin- role of gays and lesbians as an integral a psychiatrist, oversight and increased standards ans, they had not been discussed before coln and Speed, Kramer can, with some in part of American culture rather than as a of care. justification, argue a public forum. "modern aberration." that for mainstream That's not entirely correct, however. scholars as well as the rest of America, "There is a tremendous amount of deep emo- Scholars — and gay rights advocates White gays and lesbians in history are often tions an individual must deal with when he or she supremacists have for some time — remain less than convinced that Lin- insisted that Lincoln stripped of their sexual orientation just as was, among other coln and Speed may have had a first learns of their HIV diagnosis. There are issues sexual the emperor in the fable had no clothes. things, a "sexual deviant." Like Kramer, they relationship. "How can so many of us have lived a client has to deal with when learning about a life- cite Lincoln's "homosexual relationship with Historians note that expressions of Joshua Speed" and upon this earth for so long and left no his- threatening .situation such as an HIV diagnosis. In even charge that "rumors "love" between members of the same sex, persist of tory?" Kramer asks. "How could we not dalliances between Lincoln and including even kissing, were usually noth- an instant, a client's world view changes, and there Marine guards in the White House." have been here? It's hard to believe that so needs to be caring individuals to help the client many books [of history] are filled with so process that new information," said Doug Johnson, many lies. This isn't history, this is opinion." acting director of health services. Johnson said that the new collaboration enables ARCW to reach 50-60 clients per month Academic Says who need psycho-social therapy. Dr. Craig Schneider, Ph.D., a psychotherapist Michelangelo with Acacia Clinic will provide psychotherapy, gaunt while Dr. Stanley Poreba, M.D., will provide psy- It means "out of many, one" and appears on the Wasn't Gay chiatric services. Great Seal of the United States. It also sums up the Acacia provides services to clients and their New York —James Beck, a Renaissance attitude that the team at Affiliated Mortgage art professor at Columbia University, claims families at ARCW's Milwaukee office as well as brings to the home lending business. An attitude that the general belief that Michelangelo Acacia's six offices throughout the metropolitan was gay doesn't hold up to scrutiny. area in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Racine, that says that the strength of any community is in "The contention that Michelangelo was its diversity. In our second decade, our mission is a homosexual, closeted or otherwise, is Kenosha and Walworth counties. For more infor- without solid historical support," Beck said. mation about ARCW's mental health services, call to continue to provide the best advice and Beck's book, Three Worlds ofMichelange- (414) 225-1571. unmatched customer service to all who choose to lo, is slated for publication in April. In it he suggests Michelangelo many simply have be Sherman Park our clients. been asexual and "may have avoided starting a family out of distaste for the sexual act." Rainbow Association Call us, and see the difference that The basis for believing Michelangelo was gay has been based on several indirect Sets Meeting respect, discretion, and over one billion inferences, historians agree: he never mar- ried; he mainly associated with groups of Milwaukee — The Sherman Park Commu- dollars in closed home loans can make close male friends; and rumors of his homo- nity Association will hold a pot luck dinner and to your home purchase, construction, sexuality were common in Rome at the time. meeting on March 18 at 7 p.m. Among the topics Art historians have even suggested that the to be covered by the group include or refinance. "masculine" appearance of the women in his Shermanfest, drawings and sculptures were a result of the which is making a return this year, and participa- artist rendering them from male models tion in the Dog Walk. because he wouldn't use female models. The Sherman Park Rainbow Association Beck insists the rumors about 453-6700 Michelangelo were started by a contempo- meets at Good Shepherd Luthern Church, 3617 rary who was angry with him and that his N. 48th St. For more information call the Sher- A aversion to sex was probably a fear of con- man Park Rainbow Association at (414) 777- 1233 North Mayfair Road tracting syphilis. Suite 202 AFFILIATED 3986 or e-mail SPRAnews©aol.com MORTGAGE Wauwatosa, WI 53226 & FINANCIAL CORPORATION

March ir — March z , 1999 • IN Step www.instepnews.com LGBT Campus Center Gay Money: Investing for Beginners Forms Youth Group Madison — The kickoff for an under-21 by Gip Plaster money market account be depleted by how to avoid them, Investing for Dum- support group for all Madison lesbian, gay and of the IN Step staff inflation," she said. "Different mutual mies has a lengthy list. bisexual youth, whether in college or not, is funds have different levels of risk. The For even more specific details, we e asked four of the country's being formed at the UW-Madison LGBT Campus proper mix of mutual funds should give turned to Barbara Raasch, a partner in top investing experts — two Center. The opening meeting will take place on you the diversification you are looking Ernst and Young who is in charge of their who are part of the gay com- for with a comfortable level of risk for New York City investment advisory ser- Tuesday, March 16, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on munity and two who aren't (that we your individual situation." vices. She, too, recommended mutual the second floor of the UWM Memorial Union,. know of) — to tell us the most impor- Andrew Tobias, the now openly gay funds to beginning investors. tant tipd for gays 800 Langdon St., from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and lesbians starting to author of The Only Investment Guide Keeping the portion of your money invest. They offered not just the expected You'll Ever Need and other books, offered that you don't intend to use for several Thereafter, the group will meet every Tuesday at broad, esoteric advice that fills so many three short and to-the-point pieces of years invested in long term investments is the same location. investment magazines, but they also advice. First, spend less than you earn. important, she said, and so is keeping free offered some specific advice that will get The concept of a group open to both the uni- While that sounds just a bit silly it really the money that you plan to spend soon versity and community has never been attempt- your dollars on the path to earning you is good advice — you can never invest on something like a car or a down pay- more money. unless you save some money first. ment on a house. ed. The following are facilitators for this group: "The most important thing about Second, Tobias recommended that you A standard portfolio, Raasch recom- Timothy Jonathan Treffinger, Programming and investing is to simply get started," accord- "keep your transaction costs low: index mended, consists of 60 percent stocks Volunteer coordinator at the LGBT Campus Center ing to Shelly Meyers, president of Meyers funds or a deep discount broker for the and 40 percent bonds. If you are young, Capital Management and the chair- stock market, Treasury Direct for bonds." the percentage of stocks can go higher; if at UW-Madison, Heidi Richgruber, Coordinator of woman of Meyers Pride Value Fund Third, he suggested putting whatever you are later in life, you may need more Sex-Out-Loud and chair of the Young Feminists' amount you can afford each month into of the stability bonds offer. Task Force, and Justin Kohout, a volunteer intern three index funds — a big cap, a small There are three ways, she said, to get cap and an international cap. Index funds that perfect portfolio. First, you can at the LGBT Campus Center. are mutual funds that invest in the com- choose and buy individual stocks and After the youth support meeting, the Young panies that make up a certain stock mar- bonds, but that's the hard way. Second, Feminists' Task Force meets in the same space at ket index, like the S&P 500. Since the you can choose actively managed mutual the Center at 8:30. p.m. If you have any ques- companies in which they invest are deter- funds. They will often get you high mined by the index rather than by a high- returns, but you sometimes have to pay tions regarding this or any of the other programs ly-paid portfolio manager, the fees high fees. offered at the LGBT Campus Center, call (608) involved are low. Big cap funds invest in Index funds, she suggests, are a third 265-3344. big companies; small cap funds invest in choice that offer a good return with a lower small ones. fee. Taxes are usually low, too, because the BJ Daniels Opening He said following that simple method fund does not trade stocks much, making will allow you to "do very nicely over a the taxable capital gains low. Raises $3,000 lifetime" and do "better than 80 percent "Professionally-managed funds can or 90 percent of your friends and neigh- often beat the index, but you have to pay Milwaukee — The Milwaukee LGBT Com- bors who try harder." for it — and that includes higher tax munity Center received S3,000 in donations from He added, "Slow, steady and simple costs," she said. wins the race. Time and effort, oddly, She recommends doing most of the attendees of "Dreaming Big," an exhibition of pho- et. don't." work yourself to save money, but she said tographs of local celebrity BJ Daniels. For gay and lesbian individuals and talking to a stock broker can get you The Febr. 19 opening at Gallery H2O drew a couples, the rules of investing are not some good advice regardless of whether capacity crowd of over 500 people. BJ Daniels, a much different, according to Tobias. you invest through them or not. "Investing is investing. If you broad- "For a beginning investor, it's really longtime supporter of the Milwaukee LGBT Com- en it to `financial planning,' then there good to talk to people who get compensat- munity Center, designated the Center to receive (http://www.pridefund.com). Meyers is a are legal issues of how an unmarried cou- ed for placing your money — like stock- the opening night donations. licensed CPA with an MBA from Dart- ple arranges its affairs," Tobias said. brokers and others who get paid a commis- mouth College. "I believe it is as impor- When people look for easy-to-under- sion — as long as you understand that they "I believe the center is vital to Milwaukee tant to be financially fit as it is to be phys- stand advice, they often turn to IDG are trying to make money and they may not and to our community," said Daniels. "I am ically fit." Books' ... for Dummies series, and so we be telling you the whole picture," Raasch ecstatic that the event was so successful." She said that investing in three to did. Eric Tyson, the author. of Investingfor said. "The information is still good." six well-selected mutual funds with dif- Dummies, stressed the importance of She also suggests having a look at the Women's History ferent financial objectives is the best way being educated on investing. information available on their Web site at to get started. "Once people have tackled the not so http://www.ey.com/pfc. Month Opens at "Unless you have $100,000 plus in insignificant American accomplishment Our four experts agree that with a lit- cash, I believe it is difficult to get proper of living within their means and saving tle work, you can place your money your- Milwaukee County diversification only by buying individual money, they should take enough time to self. Using Web sites like gfn.com and stocks," Meyers said. educate themselves, even if they think others as well as magazines, books and Historical Society She also emphasized choosing invest- they will hire help to make investing deci- people who get paid only if you place Milwaukee — The Milwaukee County His- ments with the proper level of risk for sions," he said. "Even if you hire help, you your money with them as sources for your age and situation but warned that must know enough to be able to evaluate advice, you can do it right — and put torical Society's Women's History Month exhibit, risk works both ways. the competence and ethics — which often -most of your dollars into your invest- Influence, uses photographs and artifacts "People talk about risk in the stock Women of are in short supply in the financial man- ments rather than into someone else's from the society's collections to explore the lives of market. Yes, there is risk. However, the agement field — of the person you hire." pocket. • other side of the coin is the risk of having If you would like to find out some of four Milwaukee women and their contributions to the value of your savings in a bank or the most commonly made mistakes and the organization sin which they were involved. Featured in the exhibit are Susan S. Frackel- ton (1848-1932), a ceramic artist. Her works are WE HELP. HOMEOWNERS characterized by natural motifs, simplicity of function and materials. Frackelton was active in AND PROSPECTIVE BUYERS! J&M ACCOUNTING the Arts and Crafts Movement. Margaret B. Emer Good or Bad Credit! (1883-1967), was born in Kenosha and was a Free Proposal with No Obligation! AND TAX SERVICE direct descendant of one of the early settlers of -Serving the LGBT Community- that city. She was very active in the Women's Relief Corps, an auxiliary of the Grand Army of • Lower Interest Rates the Republic. • No Money Down Purchases 41 Computerized i sitEE Milwaukee native Val Phillips (b. 1924) has Preparation • Refinances/Consolidate Financial ith Tax served as a judge in juvenile court, children's • Self-Employed MMMMMM court and county court. She became the first I•1 IS WI WI III fa • No Income Verification Mortgage kil fd Services African-American woman to serve on the Mil- ti` •125%EquityHomeLoans waukee Common Council. Anita Mazza (1912- • Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Okay Og 1993) was a long-time employee of Gimbels Tom Jobin, C.P.A Sam Balistreri department store and active member of the Ital- FREEDOM FINANCIAL Certified Public Accountant Enrolled Agent (Independent) ian-American community. The exhibit may be viewed through March SERVICES, INC. 5714 West Vliet Street and April during the Historical Society's museum CALL (414) 607-0400 (414) 453-3899 • (414) 453-3907 (fax) hours. Admission is free. The society is located at 910 N. Old World Third St. Jennifer, ext 103 • Linda, ext 111

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• frequently fail to reach people in need. endorse our council's demand to accu- Audits of all AIDS funding streams are rately "assess the efficiency of the admin- Audit AIDS overdue, and both public health depart- istrative mechanism in rapidly allocating ments at local level, along with AIDS ser- funds to the areas of greatest need within Organizations vice providers and charities should wel- the eligible area," as explicitly demanded come the opportunity to show how fiscal- in the federal act. by Michael Petrelis ly responsible they hopefully are. • This unprecedented request should be s congressional dust settles on the The Ryan White CARE Act currently repeated throughout the country for other IN Step failed attempt to remove President mandates managerial assessments of every Ryan White Councils. Audits are neces- ABill Clinton from office, other grantee agency, usually the city health sary to ensure normal accounting measures Vol. XVI, No. V • THE B.S. IS GETTING DEEP OVER THERE more important issues, including AIDS department, but audits have nor been are followed through a system of monetary funding, will be thrust under the prying routine It the local council level. The act and community checks and balances. IN Step World Headquarters Washington spotlight — good develop- was authorized by Congress in 1990 and When California's state auditor last The Northern Lights Building ments all around. not a single assessment has ever been con- year examined books from the Los Ange- 1661 North Water Street, Suite 411 AIDS service organizations have spent ducted on the accounting practices of the les county AIDS programs, he discovered Milwaukee, WI 53202 the past few months strategizing over SF AIDS Office. This, despite question- bureaucrats were banking funds instead able contract monitoring, especially of using 414.278.7840 voice anticipated calls to either flat fund their grants for AIDS services. Also in agencies or scale back federal dollars, espe- through the many scandals at the Shanti 1999, the North Carolina health depart- 414.278.5868 fax cially as re-authorization hearings for the ment audited an AIDS agency, and it instepnews0aol.com Ryan White CARE Act approach. Simul- learned executives diverted client subsi- ISSN# 1045-2435 taneously, accountability activists have dies to relatives. Over the past 24 lobbied lawmakers to perform audits on months, other fiscal irregularities at William Attewell nonprofit organizations endowed through dozens of AIDS agencies made the Jorge L. Cabal federal AIDS programs, and to our deep news, particularly in Philadelphia. dismay, the right wing Family Research Expanded fiscal oversight might publishers Council has also demanded congressional have rescued the San Diego AIDS oversight of AIDS dollars. Foundation, Florida's Sun Coast AIDS William Attewell Should we drop demands for an audit Network and the National Task Force [email protected] simply because an enemy echoes our call on AIDS Prevention, which was based editor-in-chief for answers? Unquestionably, no. in San Francisco — institutions that While accountability activists and the ceased existing almost overnight. Jorge L.Cabal Family Research Council want audits • Once community-based, AIDS [email protected] conducted, each has wildly disparate rea- organizations — created from the sons. The former are convinced too much blood and sweat of too many dead arts editor AIDS money goes for executive salaries, people — resist initiatives for public scrutiny of their Ed Grover bureaucratic infrastructure, management boards and manage: consultants and lavish expense accounts, ment. Indeed, the San Francisco Board [email protected] while thousands of people with AIDS go of Supervisors last year enacted a Sun- book editor without medical care, housing subsidies ts ..:1;ithat.J11 1:•• shine Law forcing all AIDS groups and healthy food, On the other hand, the receiving city funding to allow public Dorothy Austin, Keith Clark, latter believes the federal governmezt and client attendance and input at the gives too much to AIDS patients, while Project. If the SF health department's board level. Scott Evertz, Kevin John, people with other serious illnesses receive AIDS division has never been audited, the I plead with you to join the growing Christopher Krimmer, Mike Leon, less funding. Both factions know an audit same can most likely be said about other chorus that wants a federal AIDS audit Julia LaLoggia, Tim Nasson, will answer the query, "Where's the AIDS Ryan White programs elsewhere — performed, regardless of the Family money going?" another reason to audit them all. Research Council singing the AIDS Leslea Newman, Jeffrey Newman, In San Francisco, the AIDS model The Health Resources Services accountability song. Christopher Ott, Gip Plaster, city in many ways, more than 2,000 Administration is the branch of the To those who disagree, please tell me, Dale Reynolds, Dave Runyon, AIDS patients with housing need rental Health and Human Services department what's wrong with an audit? assistance, but instead of receiving it, they that should be watching over implemen- Jamie Taylor, Richard Waswo, languish on a subsidies waiting list, one tation of the act through assessment Michael Petrelis lives in San Francisco. Rex Wockner, W.W. 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make each other feel good. So, put down those rainbow flags and Where Put Down Those stop having rallies on the steps of the Capi- tol and do something really productive, like Rainbow Flags and getting involved in the party of your choice, Eyewear volunteering on the campaigns of candidates who either are good on LGBT issues or are Stop the Rallies persuadable, and making regular contact Opinion by Scott Evertz with your representatives in the state Legis- Technolow lature and the U.S. Congress. These activi- ast year, mean-spirited Republican ties may take you more time and are much state Rep. Steve Naas introduced less dramatic than getting your child out of Llegislation that would have finan- school and testifying with her before a and cially punished municipalities which pro- packed hearing room, but you'll be amazed vide domestic partnership benefits to their at how effective they can be and how truly employees. In addition to being down- receptive most legislators are when they are Imagination right mean, this legislation was not terri- not being threatened or yelled at. bly Republican. One of the tenets of our To their credit, the board of directors of party is a belief in local control. We Action Wisconsin, the statewide LGBT Republicans feel strongly that those clos- rights organizations, is organizing a lobby- Meet. est to the issues are probably the best ing day whose stated purpose is to begin to equipped to make those decisions. win over legislators with kindness and Video Imaging for Fram Selection It was just that argument that the Log sweetness (in the form of homemade cook- Cabin Republicans used in behind-the- ies). I think they could dispense with the scenes meetings with legislators on the cutesey cookie gesture, but it's a positive ges- committee that was considering the bill. It ture nonetheless and, if combined with was just that argument that — in large respectful and well thought conversation, part — persuaded Republican members of will result in some new friends for the the committee that it should die there. LGBT community. Those participating in Legislators were also persuaded that the the day will probably discover this is far bill would be perceived by many as gay more effective than spending all day waiting Mention this ad to receive bashing and they wanted no part of that. for two minutes of fame at a public hearing. your discount. Some restric- That's all it took to make sure a bill that Finally, some thoughts for all those who tions apply. Offer expires would have been harmful to the lesbian will participate in Action Wisconsin's lobby- 30 OFF! on May 30, 1999. Any Complete Eyewear Purchase and gay community never saw the light of ing day or anyone who chooses to have con- day. In fact, promises were secured from tact with legislators on their own: For the legislators that the bill would not make it most part (with the exception of State Rep. out of committee before public testimony Lorraine Seratti and a few others), legisla- on the bill even began. tors are pretty decent people, and those who JACK BYLAN, O.D. This, my good friends in the LGBT don't necessarily always do the right things community, how to win friends and influ- aren't as homophobic as they are homo- ence people in the Legislature; not by ignorant. They are not dissimilar from ON DOWNER showing up at public hearings adorned in many parents when they first learn their rainbow paraphernalia with partners and child is gay. At first, there is the awkward- 2616 N. Downer Ave. • Milwaukee • 964-3125 children in tow. This public display by our ness, and perhaps some stupid statements, gay and lesbian families persuade no one but over time, if treated with respect, a kind and the message is heard only by those of conversion occurs. The same thing can who are already on our side in the first and does happen with legislators, but such place. A far more effective approach would conversions never occur in a hostile env- be for leaders of "other" LGBT groups (as iornment, and they rarely occur as a result in not Log Cabin Republicans because we of attention-grabbing behaviors or speeches. already do this) to identify individuals who So dispense with the signs, leave the live in the districts of legislators who sit on megaphone in your trunk, and, for God's committees considering certain bills and sake, don't drag that little girl to one more Outpost's have them make appointments with those public hearing. If you really want to make a legislators to discuss the bill. difference, pick up the phone and contact In addition to the kind of persuasion Action Wisconsin (608) 283-3251, or the in which a constituent can engage, a loyal AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (414) member of the legislator's party can be 273-1991, and tell them you'd like to par- similarly persuasive. If the legislator knows ticipate in their lobbying day later this that the person with whom he or she is month. If you are a gay Republican, contact meeting has been in the trenches helping the Log Cabin Republicans at (414) 299- organic to get he/she and his/her colleagues elect- 9443 and volunteer to participate in their ed, they will be much more likely to be' lobbying efforts. Or simply pick up the supportive and it will be much more diffi- phone and make an appointment to spend cult for them to do the "wrong" thing. a few minutes with your elected representa- Given the effectiveness of the lobbying tives. You'll be amazed by the positive reac- techniques I've articulated thus far, I find tion you receive and the amount of change myself asking, "Why do so many keep you can effect if you participate in this way. participating in these elaborate — but produce ineffective — displays like Capitol step rallies and endless public hearings?" I think I have the answer: I believe the Everyone Has an Opinion! majority of those participating in the democratic process in this way are well- intentioned individuals who believe that SEND US YOURS: this is the way to impact public policy and so just don't know any better. 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Along with read- The Anglican Communion at its Milwaukee County Exec. Thomas York, Las Vegas, Monte Carlo and Rio, ings, tarot, astrology, palm reading, once-a-decade Lambeth Conference in Ament and St. Camillus HIV/AIDS insiders say. Each show would be broad- numerology, handwriting analysis, rieki, Canterbury, England, last year adamantly Ministry are slated to take home at least cast on a pay-per-view special, followed by and more will be offered. There will also rejected_ blessing same-sex unions and two of the awards which are presented to a the CD, followed by the laser disc, fol- be jewelry for sale, created by Simone de declared homosexuality itself "incompati- person, organization or company for out- lowed by — who knows? — the movie, la Luna. 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Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): 4 to 6 p.m. Pull tabs! Ballgame (Milwaukee): $2.90 top-shelf, $1.80 rail drinks from 9 p.m. to close. March 11 through March 24, 1999 M&M Club (Milwaukee): Mountain of BBC/ Rib Special! Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Special! Man's Country (Chicago): Half•Price Night. Rooms $1 0, Lockers $7. The Office (Rockford, IL): Bud Products $1.50. ACTIVITIES: Wednesday, March 24 Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Closed. Cowgirls Country Dance (Madison, WI): The Trading Company (Eau Claire, WI): 2 for $2. Domestic bottles and Dairyland and Cowboys - Naplese Lounge (Green Bay, WI): Pull tabs from 3 to 7 p.m. (Drinks as The Friday, March 12 held at the Sapphire Ballroom, 1133 N. Sherman Ave. rail mixes all night. dance will be low as 251). There is a $6 Beer Bust from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. SAGE/Milwaukee - Womenks Games (Milwaukee): Join them at 6:30 (NorthGate Mall) from 8 p.m. to close. Elaine will be teaching the Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! in the small meeting room of the LGBT Community Center for an Texas Shaddisch from 7 to 8 p.m. There will be a review of line dances OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): Melrose Mondays. Free pizza & shot specials. Hour • 4 to 9 p.m. evening of card and board games. If you have games you like, bring from 8 to 9 p.m. Open dancing follows until closing. Dances are smoke Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour 4 to 7 p.m. $3.50 Woody's (Milwaukee): Appetizers! Cocktail them along. FMI call the Center at (414) 271-2656. free & there is a cash bar. Everyone is welcome. There is a $3 sug- and under drinks over $3.50 get $1 off. wednesdays: gested donation. FMI call (608)-245-0627. Saturday, March 13 Scooter's (Eau Claire, WI): $3 pitchers - 9 p.m. to close. Barracks - Levi/Leather (Madison, WI): Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m. Equality Begins At Home Sweeten 'em Up Day (Statewide): National South Water St. (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour! 3 to 7 p.m. Pull 2-4-1 on all drinks under $3.50 plus the Happy Hour Wheel. From 8 Artists In The Square - Art Foir/Fund-raiser (Milwaukee): the fair will Goy Lesbian Task Force gave grants to statewide organizations for their Docks take place at the Boy Shoe Shopping Mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tabs 9 p.m. to close. p.m. to close pints of Lite $2. Rail drinks 50( off. Shots of Cuervo or efforts in planning and implementing EB@H events. Today is the day Doctors $1.50 today and 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The Foir benefits the River- you should visit your State Legislators reminding them that you ore a Station 2 (Milwaukee): Closed! west Artists Assn. Look for a variety of art for sole by individual artists. GLBT voter and YOU VOTE. Even a jingle on the phone would send a Boot Camp Saloon: (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. It's The Ballgame (Milwaukee): Domestic beer $1.50, rail drinks 51.80. 9 Leather Night! Prizes throughout the night. frontrunners/Wolkers - LGBT Running/Walking Group (Madison, WI): message, so be nice, even if it's killing you. FMI e-mail p.m. to close. Meets weekly at 9 a.m. FMI & location call (608) 663-6463 dross©execpc.com Cell Block (Chicago): Open Shawn's Treasure Chest for Great Prizes! Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close Bartender's Special! GAMMA - Social Volleyball (Milwaukee): Every Saturday at UW Engle- Check your planner for more. S2 Lite/MGD longnecks. man Gym, 2033 E. Hartford Ave., from 1 to 3 p.m. S2 GAMMA mem- BAR SPECIALS: The Office (Rockford, IL): Miller products • $1.50. Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Free pool. bers, S3 non-members FMI call John (414) 540-1202. Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour • 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! $4 pitch- Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour from I I a.m. to 8 Sundays: ers of beer. Melrose Place Mondays. Sunday, March 14 p.m. on drinks $3.50 & under. All other drinks are Si off. From 8 p.m. Sunday special Boot Camp Saloon (Milwaukee): afternoon bottle beer Cocktail Hour 4 to 9 p.m. to close pints drinks 50( off. LGBT Community Center - Ballroom Dancing Classes (Milwaukee): There Woody's (Milwaukee): of Lite $2. Rail Shots of Cuervo or Doc- from 3 to 7 p.m. • Night from 8 to 11 p.m. with free drink if you win will be 3 lessons for each of 3 classes. Learn Jitterbug, lindyhop & Fox Zo's (Green Boy, WI): Free Pool & Darts. $6 Super Bust at Java's. tors 51.50. Karaoke Cell Block (Chicago): Beer Busts hosted each week by various groups. the night. DJ & dancing follow. Trot. All lessons are taught by North Shore Ballroom, and cost S8 for any and bar tab awarded to best singer of Check your monthly planner. $4.25 pitchers all night. Holding Cell Tuesdays: LGBT Center members & $I 0 for anyone else. To reserve a spot, call Club 219 (Milwaukee): Open at 5 p.m. Cocktails are 1/2 price from opens at 6 p.m. Dominic DJ. (414) 771-5179. FMI & times call the Center of (414) 271-2656. Barracks - Levi/Leather (Madison, WI): 2.4.1 Happy Hour on all drinks 5 to 8 p.m. Chicago Eogle (Chicago): Pizza Night! up to 53.50 and under, plus Spin the Happy Hour Wheel to win beer SHAKE IT Up! - Ides Of March Awards (Madison, WI): This year the Dish (Milwaukee): It's Point Night! There are pints of Point for 51. 2- bash, free drinks, fish fry & more. Customer Appreciation Day. Free taps focus was BUILDING COMMUNITY: COMING TOGETHER. The winners Club 219 (Milwaukee): SI tappers & $1.50 rail drinks from 4 to 8 4-1 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. of Lite from 8 to 9 p.m., plus all rail drinks & domestic bottles are only are Joel Gersmann of Broom Street Theater, the Medical Teams at hos- p.m. $1. 9 p.m. taps of Lite, domestic bottles of beer & roil drinks are Emeralds (Milwaukee): Lady's Night! Coll drinks $2. pitals for the care they give AIDS patients; David Smith of Four Star Dish (Milwaukee): The new night spot for women! Rotating Events! $1.25. Price goes up 25 cents every half hour until 11 p.m. From then Video Heaven; Bob Davis of Frontiers, among others. The awards will Fannies (Milwaukee):Pull tabs. Drinks as low as 251. Dart leagues to close taps of Lite, rails & domestic bottles are S2. Shots of Pucker be presented ot Fyfe's Corner Bistro (bar end) at 2 p.m. There will be Emerald's (Milwaukee): Men's Night! Call drinks $2. starting the 2nd week of January. Sign up now! & Hot Sex are $1 from 8 p.m. to close. Dancing & DJ at 10 p.m. mixed fresh fruit hors d'oeuvres and a mini-concert with the Perfect Har- Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Noon to 4 p.m. Bloody Marys & Screw Fluid (Milwaukee): Happy Hour 5 to 8 p.m. mony Chorus. FMI call (608) 241-2500. Drivers $2 a mug. Boot Camp Saloon (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. Jo'Dees International (Racine, WI): Free Pool & 56 Super Bust! MGD Tuesday, March 16 Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Levi/Leather Dance Bar. Bartender's Cell Block (Chicago): SMUT Tuesdays! XXX Videos. Cheap Drinks. Free and Miller lite! Specials from 8 p.m. to close Games. DNR Public Information Meeting Mazo Beach (Prairie du Sac, WI): The Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Hump Day! Everything's a buck. Open meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Elementary Naplese Lounge (Green Bay, WI): $6 Beer Bust from 3 to 6 p.m. Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Leather/Levy Night. WelLdrinks & draft beer to close. SI . Dress Code Enforced. Pit open. School located at 225 Grand Ave. the DNR is scheduled to answer ques- OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): $1.50 Bloody Marys hosted by the Goy Voice. M&M Club (Milwaukee): Double Bubble with complimentary Hors tions and concerns regarding their decisions for day use only at the pop- Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison) 2-4-1 Happy Hour 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Scooter's (Eau Claire, WI): Beer Bust (top beer $6) 3 to 8 p.m. S8 rail D'oeuvres 5 to 7 p.m. ular nude beach. FMI call the DNR at (608) 215-3317. all drinks $3.50 and under. All other drinks are Si off. Customer Appre- mixers, $10 call mixers, $2 dbl. Bloody Marys & Screw Drivers all ciation Day. Free taps of Lite from 8 to 9 p.m., plus all rail drinks & Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Open 8 p.m. Levi/leather. Miller SAGE/Milwaukee - Menks Discussion Group (Milwaukee): Join them night. Time! SI taps, 51.25 bottles of Miller brands. DJ Eddie. at 6:30 in the small meeting room of the LGBT Community Center. The domestic bottles are only St. 9 p.m. taps of Lite, domestic bottles of topic was selected at the previous meeting. FMI call the Center at South Water St. Docks (Milwaukee): Shirtless Sundays. Half-price tap beer & rail drinks are $1.25. Price goes up 25 cents every half hour Naplese Lounge (Green Bay, WO:Rail drinks $1.50, Soda & juice are (414) 271-2656. & rail if your shirt is off. 9 p.m. to close. until 11 p.m. From then to close taps of lite, rails & domestic bottles 50( from 3 to 7 p.m. 56 Beer Bust from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Station 2 (Milwaukee): Bloody Marys $2. Mimosas $2. are $2. Shots of Pucker & Hot Sex are SI from 8 p.m. to dose. Danc- OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): Karaoke! 51.50 MGD and Michelob Guldens. Wednesday, March 17 ing & DJ at 10 p.m. The Ballgame (Milwaukee): Bloody Marys, Screw Drivers, Grey Hounds Dairyland Cowgirls and Cowboys • Country Dance (Madison, WI): The Ray's Bar & Onll (Madison, WI): Grill open! 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 4 $2.30. Tap beer 80( from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rail drinks $1.80 6 p.m. Club 219 (Milwaukee): Open at 5 p.m. Cocktails are 1/2 price from dance will be held at the Sapphire Ballroom, 1133 N. Sherman Ave. to 7 p.m. Pints of lite are S2 from 9 p.m. to close. Free Pizza. Every to closing. 5 to 8 p.m. (NorthGate Mall). Two step lessons will be taught by Gary at 7 p.m. and other pool game is free with drink purchase. Line dance lesson review will be taught by Walter at 8 p.m. Open danc- The Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Spe- Dish (Milwaukee): Closed Scooter's (Eau Claire, WI): 2 for $2 domestic bottles and rail mixers. 9 ing follows. Dances are smoke free & there is a cosh bar. Everyone is cial! DJ Eddie. Emeralds (Milwaukee): 55 Beer Bust • 8 to midnight! p.m. to closing. welcome. There is a S3 suggested donation. FMI call (608)-245.0627. The Office (Rockford, IL): Game Show Mania every Sunday at 8:30 Fannies (Milwaukee): Closed. South Water St. Docks (Milwaukee): 2-4.1 cocktails open to close. p.m. $1 Bloody Marys! Friday, March 19 Fluid (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. Station 2 (Milwaukee): Mini Pitchers $2.50. Rail drinks $1.50 Woody's (Milwaukee): $5 Beer Bust! Bloody Marys & Screw Drivers Dairyland Cowgirls and Cowboys - Country Dance (Madison, WI): The Jo'Dees International (Racine, WI): $6 SUPER BUST! MGD and Miller The Ballgame (Milwaukee): Tap beer Special Export 80( a glass.. 9 are $2 from 4 to 7 p.m. dunce will be held at the Sapphire Ballroom, 1133 N. Sherman Ave. Lite. p.m. to closing. (NorthGate Mall) from 8 p.m. to close. Sharon will teach country line La's (Green Bay, WI): Dry Dance Night! (16 & up in La's). Alcohol Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Mexican Night! 4 p.m. to ? Tacos $1 7 Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Special! dance from 8 to 9 p.m. and open dancing will follow. Dancing will served to over 21 in Java's. include two step, swing, country line dance and mixer dances. Dances to 10 p.m. 2-4-1 Tequila 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Corona $1.15. The Office (Rockford, IL): 52.50 pitchers/50( drafts. Retro party with are smoke free & there is o cash bar. Everyone is welcome. There is a Mondays: Kirby's Klub (Madison, WI): Every Tuesday is Fetish Night! Shaved, Dl Cris. suggested donation. FMI roll (608)-245-H27. S3 Boot Comp Saloon (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour • 4 to 8 p.m. Leather, Wet N' Wild, Flesh, Latex, Master & Servant. $50 prize for Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4.1 drinks! South best Fetish Outfit. If you wear a fetish outfit prices are S2 rails, $1.50 Ten Percent Society - Dance (Madison, WI): The dance will be held at Cell Block (Chicago): WWF/WCW Wrestling. $2 specials on micro- Park Wednesdays. $5 All-U-Can-Drink Superbust (beer, wine & soda). the UWM Memorial Union on the 4th floor, from 8 p.m. to taps. 12:45 a.m. brews. Woody's (Milwaukee): Dart Night Cocktail Hour - 4 to 9 p.m. The dance is open to all LGBT students, staff and friends. The dance is Club 5/Planet 0/The Barracks (Madison, WI) 2.4.1 Happy Hour on all M&M Club (Milwaukee): M&M Club (Milwaukee): Double Bubble with smoke free & there is a cash bar. A $3 donation is requested. Zo's (Green Bay, WI): S6 Super Bust. Sean spins requests. drinks up to $3.50 and under. Drinks over $3.50 are Si off from 4 complimentary Hors D'oeuvres 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 20 p.m. to close. Shots of Hot Sex Si from 8 p.m. to close. DJ & Danc- Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Levi/leather. Open 8 p.m. Free pool. Thursdays: ing begin at 10 p.m. $4 pitchers of domestic beer. Cedar Creek winery - Open House (Cedarburg, WI): The winery intro- Barracks Levi/Leather (Madison, WI): 2.4-1 Happy Hour plus the duced its first-ever sparkling wine CEDAR CREEK SPARKLKING at a two Club 219 (Milwaukee): Closed. Naplese Lounge (Green Bay, WI): Shake a Drink! Aces free and sixes Happy Hour wheel from 4 to 8 p.m. After 8 p.m. All whiskey drinks (rail, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels etc.) are 50( off. Pitchers of Lite $4 for day Open House. Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tomorrow (3/21) Dish (Milwaukee): The new night-spot for women! Happy Hour 2.4-1 half-price - 3 to 7 p.m. small & 55 for large. Shots of Doctor S2. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be cooking demonstrations & music from S to 7 p.m. Pool & Dart Leagues - sign up now. OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): All coffee drinks - $2. on both days. FMI call 1-800-827-8020. Boot Camp Saloon (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. Emeralds (Milwaukee): Margarita Mondays! $2 - 8 p.m. to midnight. 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Stephen & Mr. Wilde by Jim Bartley Here's a play for those of you who like to read dialogue. Jim Bartley has "captured an authentic Wilde, full of the fine intelligence of his early life and matches him against the quiet integrity of Stephen Davenport to explore the societal gulf between these two men." Stephen Davenport is an ex American slave and freedom fighter, with a secret and turbulent past, who is accompanying Wilde as his valet. The action switches between Wilde's hotel suite in the Queens Hotel, Toronto, and a bordello run by Louise, who seduces Davenport while Wilde is busy frol- icking with Nancy, a 17-year old employee. during Wilde's infamous lecture tour of 1882. There's also lots of drinking. Upstairs • Levi/Leather Also in the cast are two newspaper Written in the Skin reporters, both out to get a story by any means. Hawthorne, a reporter for the A Poetic Response To AIDS Toronto Chronicle, is of the worst kind. He Edited by Rob McLennan smells blood and will "twist things around." Photographs by Jules De Niverville Not only is he sure that Oscar is depraved (read queer), he is sure that Stephen is an escaped murderer. The play has " ... a witty Written in the Skin includes the work of 38 exposition ... a sense of irony; a secret that is poets, both new and established, straight and suddenly uncovered; and a contest of wits in gay, men and women. Throughout the book, which the two heroes triumph over the Jules de Niverville's deeply evocative black and dregs of scandal." (Blizzard Publishing, white photographs enhance the text. ISBN: 0-921368-36-4, $10.95 PB). 3052 E. Washington Ave. • Madison • 608.241.9335

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This is an opportunity for all men Claire, WI): All chilled shots only 51.50 - 9 to 11 p.m. Lite. Cherry lifeSaver's and Viagra Shots - S 2.50 Scooter's (Eau with HIV/AIDS to socialize and find support. FMI call (218)122-8585. Dl 8 dancing starting at 11 p.m. Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Stammers! S1 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Madison Tronsgender Group - Support Group (Madison, WI): A support Station 2 (Milwaukee): Dirty Cocktails Specials (ask bartender). Hot and advocacy group for Transsexuals (M-T-F and F-T-M), Cross Dressers M8M Club (Milwaukee): Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to close!. Sex 51. Slammers Si . and their Friends, Families and Significant Others. Meeting at 7:30 Man's Country (Chicago): Hoff-Price Night. Rooms 510, Lockers $7. The Ball Game (Milwaukee): Bloody Marys, Screw Drivers, Grey p.m. at OutReach, 14 West Mifflin Street. FMI (608) 255-4927. Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Open 8 p.m. Levi/Leather. Tex-Mex Hounds 52.30. Tap beer 801 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 13 Night! $1.50 bottles of Corona. Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Special! AIDS Network - HIV/AIDS Support Group (Madison, WI): This group OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): 51 bottle beer. 501 drafts. The Office (Rockford, IL): Rockford's Best Dance Party! DJ's Jerry 8 meets from 10 a.m. to noon at UW Hospital, 600 Highland Ave. in Ray's Bar 8 Rill (Madison, WI): Grill open! 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 4 less One! K6/Rm. 280, 2nd floor. FMI call (608) 252-6540 or 1-800-486-6276. to 7 p.m. Blue Moon steins are S2 from 9 p.m. to dose. Woody's (Milwaukee): Come down and Bash with Chris from 4 to 9 p.m. GIB AA - Open Meeting (Madison, WI): This meeting takes place every Guitar Woman Photo by Jamie @ Dish South Water St. Docks (Milwaukee): 2-4.1 cocktails 3 to 8 p.m. 151 Saturday at 6 p.m. ot OutReach, 14 W. Mifflin, Suite 103. FMI call taps from 9 p.m. to close. BAR EVENTS: (608) 255-8582. Station 2 (Milwaukee): Bottle and Con beers, 501 off. Si shots of cold Gay Men's Singles Club Monthly Get-Together (Madison, WI): Single Gay Saturday, March 13 Schnapps. men wanting to meet others for friendship, possibly leading to a long-term 1100 Club - HIV Testing (Milwaukee): The BESTD Traveling HIV Clinic relationship (LTR) meet at S:30 p.m. Tonight is a St. Patrick's Potluck. The Bollgame (Milwaukee): $1.80 rail drinks 9 p.m. to close. will be there from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. FMI call (414) 212-2144. Bring something green? FMI 8, location call (608) 244-8675 (evenings). Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Special! Friday, March 19 Gemini Gender Group - Meeting (Brookfield, WI): The group meets at The Office (Rockford, IL): Beer Si Well drinks 51.50. 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist West. FMI call (414) 297.9328. The Bollgame - HIV Testing (Milwaukee): The BESTD Traveling HIV Clin- The Trading Company (Eau Claire, WI): Super Bust! 9 p.m. to close. S8 ic will be there from 6 until 9 p.m. FMI call (414) 272-2144. Integrity/Dignity - Religious (Madison, WI): It's Game Night at Gene's, rail, S10 call mixers, 512 top-shelf mixers. 1417 Squire Ct. in Middleton. There is a potluck of sandwiches 8 light Wednesday, March 24 Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2.4-1 drinks! 56 All- finger food. FMI call (608) 831-4711. U-Can Drink Rail Bust! Fluid - HIV Testing (Milwaukee): The BESTD Traveling HIV Clinic will be Northland Gay Men's Center - Social Night (Duluth, MN): Meets every there from 9 p.m. until 12 midnight FMI call (414) 272.2144. , Woody's (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 9 p.m. Specialty Beer Night Saturday. Activities include games, videos and other social events from 51.50 per bottle from 8 p.m. to close (Sam Adams, Corona, Becks, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd Ave. East, Temple opera Block, Rolling Rock 8 More). BOOK READINGS, CLASSES Suite 309. FMI call (2181 722-8585. la's (Green Bay, WI): S6 Super Bust. DJ Mork spins. CLUBS: Socialist Pot Luck (Madison, WI): The evening begins with dinner at the WilMar Neighborhood Center on Jenifer St. at 5:30 p.m. The program Fridays: Thursday, March 11 begins at 6:30 p.m. and the topic will focus on upcoming elections My tongue is stuck. Photo by Chris Hammerbeck @ La Cage Barracks Levi/Leather (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour on all drinks Pink Ink - LGBT Writer's Group (Milwaukee): The group meets at 7 p.m. and/or Women's History Month. $3.50 and under. $1 off all other drinks. From 4 to 8 p.m. plus the of the LGBT Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St. EMI call Sunday, March 14 Happy Hour wheel. Friday, March 12 Angels of Hope MCC Religious Services (Allouez 8 Appleton, WI): Ser- Boot Camp Saloon (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour 4 to 8 p.m. Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop Author Appearance (Shorewood, WI): vices are held every Sunday at 11 a.m. at 3607 Libel St., Allouez, 8 at Cell Block (Chicago): Fetish Night! Check your Monthly Planner. 5100 Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tony Horwitz will share excerpts from 5 p.m. at 815 N. Richmond St., Appleton. FMI call (920) 991-0128. drawings. Holding Cell opens at 10 p.m. CONFEDERATES IN THE ATTIC at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to James Reeb Unitarian Univerolist Church - Worship Service (Madison, Chicago Eagle (Chicogo):Club Night. Chicago's Leather and S8M Clubs all. FMI call (414) 963-3111. WI): Services are from 10 to 11 a.m. at 2146 E. Johnson St. FMI call welcome. Pit open. (608) 242-8887. Tuesday, March 16 Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour on all drinks $3.50 Madison Area Technical College Open House (Madison, WI): An Open Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop - Author Appearance (Mequon, WI): Tami and under. All other drinks are SI off from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. DJ 8 House will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the four Madison sites, plus Ft. Atkin- Hoag will read from her new thriller, ASHES TO ASHES at 7 p.m. The dancing at 10 p.m. son, Reedsburg, Watertown, and Portage. FMI call (608) 246-6921. event is free and open to all. FMI call (414) 241-6220. Club 219 (Milwaukee): Open at 5 p.m. Cocktails are 1/2 price from Perfect Harmony Chorus - Rehearsal (Madison, WI): Meet and sing every 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church on Capital Square from 7 to 9 p.m. Enter Dish (Milwaukee): The new night spot for women! Happy Hour 2-4-1 Third Tuesday GLBTO Book Discussion Group - Two books will be Discussed horn the West Washington side of the court yard. FMI (608) 232-0528. .5 to 1 p.m. Join DJ Amber for dancin' 8 romancin'.Fannies (Milwau- at 7 p.m. at Borders Book Store EAST. One book is a novel and the other Rainbow Friends Quaker Worship Group (Madison, WI): This group kee):Envelope Night! WIN SSScash 8 prizes. DJ at 10 p.m. with the is a non-fiction book that ties in with the novel, FMI call (608) 240-0080. meets on the third Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. Diversity is best of the 70s, 80s 8, 90s. encouraged, feelings are honored, and boundaries are respected. FMI Motherly Love. Photo by Chris Hammerbeck @ Fluid. Wednesday, March 24 8 location, call (608) 250-7989. Fluid (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop - Author Appearance (Brookfield, WI): Jo'Dees International (Racine, WI): Bring on the Bears and Bikers! Nancy Kricorian reads from her Armenian family tale ZABELLE at 7 p.m. Seeking Sobriety Non-Religious Recovery Group (Milwaukee) This $1.25 Tap MGD 8 Miller Lite, $1.75 Pints of Leinie's Red, $2.50 Pints The event is free and open to all. FMI call (414) 197-6140 recovery group meets at 6 p.m. every Sunday at BESTD Clinic, 1240 E. Brady St. (use side door). FMI call Danny at (414) 540-0961 or of Hacker-Pschorr Weisse. $2.50 Vanilla R. Original Doctor's, Cherry Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop - Author Appearance (Mequon, WI): Person- Richard at (414) 442-1132. Cheesecake, Cherry LifeSaver's and Viagra shots. al finance expert Ilyce Glink vAll offer advice 8 answers when she discuss- Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Pull tabs! 5 to 7 p.m. es 100 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES University Congregational Church - Worship Service (Madison, WI): Week- at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to oll. FMI call (414) 963-3111. ly services ore at 10 a.m. at 1127 University Ave. FMI (608) 256-2353. M8M Club (Milwaukee): All you can eat Fish Fry. Monday, March 15 Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Open 8 p.m. Levi/Leather. 2-4-1 COMMUNITY MEETINGS mixed drinks from 8 to 10 p.m. The Shaft Bar opens at 10 p.m. Dress BRASS Weekly Meeting (Appleton, WI): The Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian Code enforced. AND EVENTS: and Straight Society meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Room 109 of Coleman Hall at Lawrence University Memorial Union, 615 E. Col- ZONE (Rockford, IL): $1.50 shot specials 8 import beer specials. Thursday, March 11 lege Ave. FMI call Irene (920) 722-7572, Bernie (920) 982-0220, DJ/Dancing. Diversity G/I. Resource Center (Rockford, IL): Located at 610 E State St. or Harriet (920) 749-1629. Ray's Bar 8 Grill (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour! Fish Fry 56.95. Open from 4 to 9 p.m. Teen Drop-in Hours. FMI call (815) 964.2639. Frontier's Gay/Bi Men's Group - Man To Man Discussion Group (Madi- Dl ( p.m. to close. Men's Room Bar on 2nd floor open at 9 p.m. Movies son, WI): Meet at 14 West Mifflin Street, a few doors to the right of Pool Darts! Gay AA Open Meetings (Appleton 8, Green Bay, WI): There are five open meetings for the goy and lesbian community each week in Appleton and McDeath on the Square, at 7:30 p.m. Ring the doorbell at OUTReach. Scooter's (Eau Claire, WI): 51 domestic bottles 9 p.m._ to close. Green Boy. FMI 8 Locations call (920) 336.2868 or (920) 954-9169. Gay AA/Goy Al-anon - 12-Step Meetings (Racine): These recovery Curies of the Week. Photo by Chris Hammerbeck. South Water Street Docks (Milwaukee): 2-4-1 cocktails 3 to 7 p.m. Gay AA/Gay Al-anon - 12-Step Meetings (Kenosha): These recovery groups meet every Monday at 625 College Ave. at 8 p.m. FMI call Art Station 2 (Milwaukee): Margarita Madness $2. Corona 52. groups meet every Thursday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5810 at (414) 694-0115. Bollgame (Milwaukee): Cocktail hour from 2 to 9 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres. 8th Ave., at 1:30 p.m. FMI call Bill or Art at (414) 694-0115 Gay/Bi Men's M - Closed Meeting (Madison, WI): The group meets at 8 p.m. at the University United Methodist Church, 1127 University Ave. Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Special! Gay/Lesbian AA Closed Meeting (Madison, WI): Meets weekly at 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 1609 University Ave. FMI call FMI call (6081 222-8989. The Office (Rockford, IL): Best Dance Party! D.1 Cris. (608) 222.8989. South Madison Health 8 Family Ctr. (Madison, WI): WISH Generic M 12-Step Meeting (Madison, WI): The group meets The Trading Company (Eau Claire, WI): All chilled shots $1.50 - 9 to Free, anonymous welkin HIV testing from 5 to 1:45 p.m. Located at weekly at 6 p.m. at the Atwood Community Ctr., 2425 Atwood Ave. 11 p.m. 2202 South Park St. FMI call (608) 261.9210. FMI call (608) 249-5096. Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! South Madison Health 8 Family Ctr. (Madison, WI): Free, anonymous Tuesday, March 16 walk-in HIV testing from 5 to 1:45 p.m. Located at 2202 South Park Woody's (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 9 p.m. BI Definition - Social 8. Discussion Group (Milwaukee): the group meets St. FMI call (608) 261-9270. at the LGBT Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St. at 7 p.m. Topic: Saturdays: N Third Thursdays - HIV Self-Help Group (Baraboo, WI): This group spon- BECAUSE Conference Info. FMI call (414) 483-5046. Barracks - Levi/Leather (Madison, WI): Levi/Leather/Uniform Night! sored by persons living with HIV, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital 8 the HIV/AIDS Support Group - Fox fines (Menasha, WI): Free, confidential 501 off every drink for proper L/L/Uniform attire. 2.4.1 Happy Hour AIDS Network meets every 3rd Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. in Baraboo. and open to any person living with or affected by HIV/AIDS on the 2nd on all drinks $350 and under. SI off all drinks over $3.50, plus spin Refreshments are served 8. transportation assistance is available. FMI and 4th Tuesday of the month. The meetings take place from 7 to 8:30 the Happy Hour Wheel from 4 to 8 p.m. 8 location call (608) 643-7241 or (608) 643- 7583. p.m. at the Family Resource Assn. of Fox Valley, Midway Rd., 1488 Ken- Cell Block (Chicago, IL:): Open at 2 p.m. Saturday Night Riot 'til 3 a.m. Triangle Coalition - LOB Support Group (Rockford, IL): Meet to establish wood Drive. FMI call (920) 739-4226 or Sylvia at 1.800-675-9400. Holding Cell opens at 10 p.m. Freddie Bane DJ. and explore friendships 8 relationships. Discuss a variety of topics every Trio. LGBT Campus Center - Boy-Oh-Boy Men's Social Group (Madison, Photo by Chris Hammerbeck. Thursday at 8 p.m. FMI call (319) 583-1834. WI): Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Drawings for Eagle Leather all night. Pit open. This social group for ages 18 to 25 meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison, WI): 2-4.1 Happy Hour on all drinks $3.50 Women's Consciousness Raising Group (Madison, WI): Meets weekly 406 W. Gilman St. FMI call (608) 265-3344. at 5:30 p.m. at 122 State St. Suite 403. FMI call (608) 250-6775. and under. $1 off all other drinks from 4 to 8 p.m. LGBT Campus Center - New Youth Group (Madison, WI): The kickoff for Club 219 (Milwaukee): SI tappers 8 $1.50 rail drinks 4 to 8 p.m. Unitarian Universalist _Church - Lesbian Support/Discussion Group on under-21 support group for all Madison lesbian, goy and bisexual (Rockford, IL): The group meets weekly from 7 to 8 p.m. at 4848 Turn- youth, whether in college or not, is being formed at the UW-Madison Dish (Milwoukee): The new night spot for women! Join DJ Amber for er Rd. FMI call (815) 636-1298. LGBT Campus (enter. The opening meeting will take place on Tuesday, dancin' 8 romancin'. Friday, March 12 March 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the UWM Memo- Fannies (Milwaukee): Hot Music to dance to. Two new fills playing top rial Union, 800 Langdon St., from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thereafter, 40, booty, house, funk, oldies etc. LGBT Youth Group - Meeting (Kenosha): This group meets the first 8 the group will meet every Tuesday at the same location. FMI call (608) third Fridays of the month from 1 to 10 p.m. at the ARCW Offices, 265-3344. Jo'Dees International (Racine, WI): Vanilla 8 Original Doctor's, Cherry 1212 57th St. FMI call 800-924.6601. Cheesecake, Cherry lifeSaver's and Viagra shots - $2.50. $1.25 Tap LGBT Campus Center - Young Feminists' Task Force (Madison, WI): This MGD 8, Miller Lite, $1.75 Pints of Leinie's Red, $2.50 Pints of Hack- High Tea 8 Talk - Senior Men's Group (Madison, WI): High Tea 8. Talk is group meets at the (enter at 8:30. p. m. er-Pschorr Weisse. an organization-free (no long associated with SAGE/Done) opportunity for senior men, and their friends of all ages, who enjoy the company of other Madison'Community Health Ctr. - HIV Testing (Madison, WI): Free, Kothy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Short beers 2 for $1.50. men on Friday afternoons. The group meets at Monty's Blue Plate Diner, anonymous, walk-in HIV testing from 3 to 5:45 p.m. at 1133 Man's Country (Chicago): Male Strippers and Porn Stars. Show at Mid- 2089 Atwood Ave., from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and is wheel chair accessible. Williamson St. FMI call (608) 255-0704. night. Free Continental Breakfast Sunday Morning. MOW 8 MGLPO - Red Light Night (Marshfield, WI): Come every Friday Northland Gay Men's Center - Open Discussion Group (Duluth, MN): The group meets weekly from 7 to 9 p.m. at the (enter, 8 N. 2nd Ave. My head is stuck. Photo by Chris Hammerbeck Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Open 8 p.m. Levi/Leather. Bartender's night from 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to Marshfield's 1/1 spot at 130 S. Cen-

Match tt - March 24, 1999 ' IN Step www.instepnews.corn East, Temple Opera Block, Suite 309. Topics include coming out issues, Center at (414) 271-2656. Irish Cultural Heritage Center • Concert (Milwaukee): A BAGPIPE & support & resources. No age limits. FMI call (218) 122-8585. MAD - Free Film (Milwaukee): As part of The Future in Film series, ORGAN concert will take place at 2 p.m. 55 donation requested of the UHS Counseling & Consultation Services - Sex Out loud (Madison, SOYLENT GREEN will be screened at 7 p.m. in the Todd Wehr Auditori- door. FMI call (414) 345.8800. WI): This discussion group for Gay/Bi students meets in the Memorial urn. FMI call (414) 276-7889. Thursday, March 18 Union at 12 p.m. every Tuesday. FMI call (608) 265-4901. Tuesday, March 23 UW-Madison Dance Program- - Chinese Dance (Madison, WI): INTER- Womonsong - Rehearsal (Madison) This singing group meets at Beth Cable Channel 4, Public Access TV, WYOU - LGBT Programming (Madi- PHASE: Tat Chi, Modern Dance, Chinese Opera Dance, Ballet, Video and Israel Co. at 7 p.m. FMI call (608) 222-2987. son, WI): At 4 p.m. NOTHING TO HIDE presents EUGENE PARKS BEING Multi-media featuring new and recent works by Jin-Wen Yu ruins Wednesday, March 17 RE-INTERVIEWED BY ANDY HEIDT. There ore re-runs the following day through 3/20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 general public, $8 students at 10 a.m., at 9 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. (midnight) to 2:30 a.m. K seniors & are available by calling (608) 262-2201. FMI: Call the Diversity G/L Resource Ctr - Coming Out Support Group (Rockford, IL): UW-Madison Dance Program, (608) 262-1691. The group meets every Wednesday at 610 E. State St. from 7 to 8 The re-runs include interviews by RITA W. of City Council Candidates p.m. FMI call (815) 964-2639. MATT SLOAN, JOSE SENTMANAT & KENT PARLMER, and a segment on Friday, March 19 Jesse Helms called DEAR JESSE. Gay/Bi Men's Alanon Group (Madison, WI): Meets at the University Alverno Presents - Dance Festival (Milwaukee): Seven of Milwaukee's United Methodist Church, 1127 University Ave. every Wednesday at 6 MUSEUMS E GALLERIES contemporary dance companies will present an eclectic celebration of p.m. FMI call (608) 256-4107 or (608) 846-2860. dance at Alverno College's Pitman Theater, 39th & Morgan Ave. The Festival opens this evening at 8 p.m. and continues at 8 p.m. on 2/19 HIV/AIDS Support Thursday, March 11 Group - (Green Bay, WI): Free, confidential and and 2 p.m. on 2/21. FMI tickets ($14 to $16) and schedules, call open to any person living with or affected by HIV/AIDS on the 1st and Charles Allis Art Museum - Current Show (Milwaukee): MY BALCONY: (414) 382-6044. One of over 3rd Wednesday of the month. The meetings take place at Renaissance MY VISION by Adolph Rosenblatt documents life as it was and is lived Danceworks - Swing Workshop (Milwaukee): The second intensive Healing Arts Cti., 311 S. Jefferson from 7:30 to 9 p.m. FMI call (920) in Milwaukee. His works in clay energetically capture his live subjects workshop ($15 per person) with Dawn Jacobsen takes place from 437.4325 or Sylvia at 1-800-675-9400. and transform them into public icons. The show will be up through 7:30 to 9 p.m. FMI call (414) 481-2010. Madison Vet Center - GLB Veterans Meeting (Madison, WI): The group 4/3/99. FMI call (414) 281-8295. Miller Cabaret Series - CaboretBeret (Milwaukee): Following the Friday meets every Wednesday at 147 S. Butler at 5 p.m. FMI call (608) Eclectic-I • Current Show (Milwaukee): Jim Bartelt's gallery at 411 E. and Saturday evening performance of the opera, join DIANE LANE & 600 people 262-7084 or (608) 264-5342. Silver Spring Drive is currently showing three dimensional, contempo- JAMIE JOHNS in the Skylight Bar for a poetry reading set to the music rary wall sculptures and furniture by new artist Steve Draeger. Dramat- Queer Chicks - Social Group (Madison, WI): This group meets every of 20th century composers. FMI call (414) 291-7800. Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 219 N. Hamilton St. FMI call (608) 265-3344. ic color creates light, shadow, and movement from every vantage point. FMI call (414) 906-0665. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Classics (Milwaukee): The MSO will per- Thursday, March 18 form Mendelssohn's oratio EUJAH with guest conductor James Paul and the H2O Gallery - Photography (Milwakee); Photos documenting the Drag MSO Chorus at 7:30 p.m. Also on 3/20 at 8 p.m. and 3/21 at 7:30 p.m. Sherman Pork Rainbow Assn Meeting & Potluck (Milwaukee): There Queen career of B.I Daniels entitled DREAMING BIG continues through FMI & tickets (515-545) call (414) 291-7605 or 1-800-291.1605. will be a potluck dinner at 7 p.m. followed by a oresentation from rep- 3/28. FMI call (414) 271-8032. resentatives of the Sherman Park Community Assn. They will talk about Pabst Theater - Concert (Milwaukee): The DAVID GRISHMAN QUINTET Katie Gingrass Gallery - Current Show (Milwaukee): The is a GROUP From Madison SHERMANFEST and the Rainbow Assign's particiriition in the DOG will appear on stage at 8 p.m. FMI & tickets call (414) 286-3663. WALK. The group meets at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3617.n EXHIBITION of artists from around the country and Wisconsin featuring 48th St. FMI call (414)777.3986. paintings, sculptures, mobiles, collages and glass works. The show runs Skylight Opera - Opening Night (Milwaukee): The comic opera DON through 4/30. FMI call (414) 289.0855. PASQUALE, by Donizetti will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in the Cabot Third Thursdays! • Monthly Gathering (Madison, WI): Sponsored by the Theater of the Broadway Theater Center. FMI, times & tickets ($5- MIAD - Current Shows (Milwaukee): DAY OF THE DEAD is a visual diary by GLB Alumni Council and the Faculty Senate Committee on GLB issues, $44) call (414) 291-1800. to MarshField GLBTO alumni, faculty/staff, graduate students and their guests meet participants of the 1998 trip to Oxaca, Mexico. CRYPTS AND CANALS: IWO from 5 to 7 p.m. There is a short program, a cash bar and snacks. Loca- VIEWS Of ITALY is o showing of photos by Phil Krejcarek & Shawn Wrobel. UW-Madison Mitchell Theater - Nigerian Theater (Madison, WI): This tion: University Club, 803 State Street. FMI Ken (608) 263- 4086 or Both exhibitions will be up through 3/28. FMI call (414) 276-7889. Nigerian adaptation of Euripides' classic tole by Nobel Prize-winning playwright Wole Soyinka, THE BACCHAE opens of 7:30 p.m. and runs Russell (608) 262-5895. UW-Milwaukee INOVA - Faculty Show (Milwaukee): A faculty exhibit in through 3/28. The production features stage direction by Femi GALLERY THREE, titled Y2K-1 present works by 26 members of the fac- Saturday, March 20 Osofison and choreography by Folabo Ajayi-Soyinka. Tickets are SU. receiving ulty who work in diverse media. The show will be up through 2/27. Vilas Hall is located at University & Park Street. No shows on 3/22 & Marquette School of Nursing - HIV Testing (Milwaukee): The BESTD FMI call (414) 229-5070. Traveling HIV Clinic will be there for Women's Day from 9 a.m. until 12 3/23. FMI call (608) 262.1500 Friday, March 19 noon. FMI call (414) 272-2144. Saturday, March 20 John Michael Kohler Arts Center - Dance (Sheboygan, WI): The NRITYA- Sunday, March 21 UW-Madison Dance Program - Free lecture & Demonstration (Madison, GRAM DANCE ENSEMBLE of INDIA performs at 1:30 p.m. FMI & tick- WI): The program runs from 2 to 3 p.m. at Margaret H'Doubler Per- DI Youth Milwaukee- Social & discussion (Milwaukee): The group ets call (920) 458-6144. meets at the BESTD Clinic, 1240 E. Brady St. at 7 p.m. FMI call Frank formance Space, UWM's Lathrop Holt. Guest Artists, Dancers and the ARCW's (414) 329-2684 or Crystal (414) 283.9638. Milwaukee Art Museum - Escape To Eden Exhibit (Milwoukee):This Big Eye Sensing System, and special lighting will be part of the pro- exhibition of 18th century paintings, prints & drawings will be an gram. FMI: Call the UW-Madison Dance Program, (608) 262-1691. PFLAG/Dane - Meeting (Madison, WI): Meet at 2 p.m. at The Friends Soci- exhibit in the Journal/Lubor Galleries through May 30. Admission is 55 ety (Quakers), 1704 Roberts Court, behind Associated Bank on Monroe St. general, S3 for MAM members. FMI call (414) 224.3200. Sunday, March 21 Bailystock & Bloom - Auditions (Milwaukee): Auditions for William Shake- Sunday, March 21 FILM, TV, VIDEO E RADIO: speare's TWELFTH NIGHT will be held on Sunday, Mar. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. legal services. Adombomb Galletie - Psychic Faire (Milwaukee): In honor of tho. Spring at the Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway, 4th FL Please prepare Thursday, March 11 Equinox, the gallery at 524 S. 2nd St., will celebrate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. a 5-minute classical monologue. Production dates are June 4 through 13, Milwaukee Public Museum - Current IMAX Theater (Milwaukee): ALAS- with readings (515 ea.) tarot cards, astrology, palm readings and more. Jew- 1999. FMI & to schedule an appointment, call (414) 297-9010. elry by Simone de la Luna will be for sale. FMI call (414) 276-2662. KA: SPIRIT OF THE WILD continues through 10/1/99. Also showing: Monday, March 22 AFRICA'S ELEPHANT KINGDOM runs through 6/30/99. FMI show Milwaukee Art Museum - PBS TVs Victory Garden Lecture (Milwaukee): • Attorneys with experience times & availability, call (414) 319-IMAX (4629). ROGER SWAIN, host of PBS TV's Victory Garden will present the third Pabst Theater Concert (Milwaukee): The Chamber Theater of Boston of four gardening lectures with on emphasis on the fundamentals of will present TOUR DE FORCE at 10 a.m. K 1 p.m. FMI & tickets coil unique to persons with HIV Milwaukee War Memorial - Ornate Silver (Milwaukee): Selected pieces 1.800.225-7988. of ornate silver service from the Battleship USS Wisconsin are on view in gardening. The lecture will be held at 2 p.m. Admission is 55 general, the Bridge level lobby through June, 1999. 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