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Editorial Intern 13 NJ Supreme Court rejects 25 Curtain Calls Lucy Hough News same-sex marriage case Reviews of “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” and Contributing Writers Lawsuit filed over whether state’s civil union “Herstory Repeats Herself: A Trilogy in 3-D” Charles Alexander, Paul Berg, Wayne Besen, 5 Between Ourselves law provides equal treatment for gay couples D.A. Blackburn, Dave Brousseau, Tony O’Rourke-Quintana Michelle E. Brown, John Corvino, 26 Happenings Jack Fertig, Joan Hilty, Lisa Keen, Jim Larkin, Jason A. Michael, 14 International News Briefs Anthony Paull, Crystal Proxmire, 6 A Delicate Balance Gay weddings begin in Argentina Bob Roehr, Gregg Shapiro, Jody Valley, Beauty of art meets darkness of disease Rear View D’Anne Witkowski, Imani Williams at Detroit’s first Dining by Design HIV/AIDS Rex Wockner, Dan Woog fundraiser Opinions Contributing Photographer 28 Dear Jody Andrew Potter 7 Speak Out 10 BTL Editorial Webmaster & MIS Director Our November deadline 29 Horoscopes Kevin Bryant Holland fights hate

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Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 3 4 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 News BETWEEN OURSELVES by Jessica Carreras

Tony O’Rourke-Quintana is an organizer for the LGBT Latino nonprofit Detroit Latin@z, and a dedicated lifelong volunteer to HIV/AIDS causes. He is working to promote the LGBT Latino community, as well as help those who are just coming out.

Why should Why did you the Latino decide to get in- 4 community 1 volved with De- care about LGBT troit Latin@z? and HIV issues? I have been organiz- Besides the fact ing in the LGBT com- that we are over-rep- munity since the early to resented in terms of mid-1990s. Latinos/as in infection rates (we southeastern Michigan represent more of need a place to go and those infected than a “family” of support- we do the general ers with whom to meet, population), we also mingle and organize that have challenges sim- understands their sensi- ilar to other commu- bilities and unique needs. nities of color. Many Detroit Latin@z provides men who have sex just such a resource. Fam- with men in the La- ily is everything for us, tino community are and without providing a very secretive about second “family,” the true it. This leads to higher coming out process will Many men who have sex with risk factors such as no not happen. barrier usage, slower men in the Latino community access to medical care What has the group and shame and guilt been up to recently? are very secretive about it. This issues. 2 Most recently, leads to higher risk factors we were at Hotter Than How do La- July, Detroit’s black gay such as no barrier usage, tino gays and Pride celebration, where slower access to medical care, 5 lesbians hope we had a table at the Palmer to become a more Park Festival and mingled and shame and guilt issues. prominent part of with event participants. We the LGBT commu- were also at Motor City nity? Pride in Ferndale. Detroit Latin@z has to ride a tightrope of We had a nice big group of folks at Dia- sorts in that we need to be sensitive to the needs blos Cantina and Club 9 in Ferndale for Cinco of those coming out, but at the same time try to de Mayo this year as well. We also provide a be as visible as possible. Providing ongoing sup- monthly educational forum from fall to spring, port for the coming out process is the only way usually held at The Loft, home of MPowerment to create a larger, more prominent community. Detroit, downtown. We need to be at the table for all major LGBT events and decisions, but also provide a How did you get involved with HIV/ space where members can feel safe, secure and AIDS advocacy work? supported relative to family and faith concerns. 3 I started as a volunteer with the HIV/ For those members and leaders who are ready to AIDS Resource Center of Washtenaw County in be visible, though, we need to be front and center, late 1991. Back then, I attended vigils and visited not just in southwest Detroit or Ferndale, but at patients in nursing homes, who were always dy- every possible opportunity where LGBT people ing. My then boyfriend got me involved, and I and Latino/a folks are gathering. have loved the work ever since! To learn more about Detroit Latin@z, visit www. detlatz.com.

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Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 5 News MICHIGAN A Delicate Balance Beauty of art meets darkness of disease at Detroit’s first Dining by Design HIV/AIDS fundraiser

BY JESSICA CARRERAS Messages about the AIDS orman Silk is feeling a little bipolar. It’s easy to understand why: On any given epidemic at Dining by Design Nday, the co-owner of the Birmingham- events have ranged from simple based floral design shop Blossoms deals with deaths and births, sympathy and love. inclusion of red ribbons to, in one The same goes for his feelings about the extreme case at a New York City AIDS epidemic. His late ’80s to early ’90s – when a positive diagnosis “was a death sen- dinner, a bound-and-gagged live tence,” says Silk – were often spent providing person hanging over the table, arrangements for funerals. Now Silk and his partner Dale Morgan focus their 25-year-old representing the silence in which company’s philanthropic floral forays on high- HIV-positive people are forced end fundraisers attended by the best-of. And on Aug. 14, the king of all AIDS gala events will to live. It’s all up to the artists. showcase Blossoms’ work like never before when Dining by Design comes to Detroit. Begun in Kansas City, the Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS has since held their state-of-the-art event in design- and fashion- focused cities across the nation – New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas. But never Detroit. Norman Silk and his team at the Birmingham floral company Blossoms are hard at work preparing their Frank “But I had already lost a couple of friends to The Michigan AIDS Coalition changed all Lloyd Wright-themed table for Dining by Design, coming to Detroit Aug. 12-14. BTL photo by Andrew Potter. AIDS and I wanted to become active using my that when, earlier this year, representatives from artistic abilities.” the statewide HIV/AIDS nonprofit approached Along with a choice few others, Demeulen- DIFFA with a proposition: bring Dining by aere has donated his work to ArtWorks for Life other upscale events. But Dining by Design, he It’s a difficult task, melding the beauty of Design – a several-hundred-dollar-a-seat event for the entirety of the event. His work, though found out, is a different animal entirely. design and art with the horrific history of the featuring one-of-a-kind tables created by local classically beautiful, often addresses the interplay “At first it was like, ‘Oh, this is what we disease, but not something entirely new to the fashionistas, inventors, artists and florists – to of life and death – a topic inspired both by AIDS do,’” Silk remembers of the proposal that Blos- creative minds that have been grappling with Detroit. and his own personal losses. soms participate in the event. “Then, as I read the epidemic in their work since its inception. On Aug. 12-14, the dream comes to life “I started examining broader issues of life the guidelines, I realized that this is more like a Like Silk and his team at Blossoms, art- with three days of art, food and creations at the and death in my artwork and combining them designer showhouse than it is a table. (DIFFA) ist Carl Demeulenaere has lost many friends city’s Benson and Edith Ford Conference Center, with AIDS,” he explains. “So you oftentimes had examples of tables that had been created in to AIDS, and has been creating work to raise culminating with the gala dinner, where distin- do see a skull in my work and usually a bright other cities that truly were like a room from a awareness and funds for addressing the epidemic. guished guests will be served a gourmet meal at figure, alluding to a god-like or spirit-like force.” house with walls – we weren’t even going to be “I didn’t have money. I’m not a wealthy the uniquely awe-inspiring tables. At times both morbid and gorgeous, it’s close to that.” person,” Demeulenaere admits of his decision Silk is no newbie to table design, having a juxtaposition common to Dining by Design But after meeting with DIFFA Director of to get involved in the cause some 15 years ago. decked out numerous wedding receptions and events, says Bellar, a veteran organizer of the Special Events Peggy Bellar, Silk and his team fundraising galas. are now on track to creating a Frank Lloyd “We’ve had all different types of AIDS Wright-themed table inspired by one of the ar- messaging built into installations,” Bellar shares. Cocktails by Design chitect’s famous houses. But which house, says “You can almost always expect, in every market, Silk, is still a secret. /ArtWorks that there will be several artists who embrace it For Detroiters, much of what they experi- – either directly, or sometimes it’s so subtle that 6 p.m.-midnight Aug. 12 ence at Dining by Design will be a surprise, you could miss it if you weren’t looking closely.” $100 including a new format to the Michigan AIDS Messages about the epidemic range from Coalition’s annual ArtWorks for Life event, simple inclusion of red ribbons to, in one ex- which is being incorporated into Dining by De- treme case at a New York City dinner, a bound- Public Exhibition sign as the kickoff on Aug. 12. On Aug. 13, the and-gagged live person hanging over the table, entire display – including the completed tables Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 13 representing the silence in which HIV-positive – will be open to the general public. An on Aug. $10, or free for students with a valid ID people are forced to live. 14, metro Detroit’s design and corporate com- It’s all up to the designers, Bellar maintains, munity will merge for an evening of cocktails, which is what has given Dining by Design its dinner, entertainment and an auction benefitting Dining by Design longevity as a fundraiser. the Michigan AIDS Coalition, which is expected Gala Dinner “We’ve never guided, we’ve never had a to net over $100,000 from the weekend. theme. We’ve always let artists have free reign,” 6 p.m.-midnight Aug. 14 All this, in the name of HIV/AIDS fund- she elaborates. “It’s like gay Pride parades, for $250 raising. example, where they ebb and they flow and Partygoers just there to have a good time All events held at the Benson and Edith Ford there’s years where it’s very political and years can often overlook the underlying cause for such Conference Center, located on the campus of the where they do something lighter and festive. College for Creative Studies at 460 W. Baltimore events. Luckily, DIFFA works with local Dining Artist Carl Demeulenaere has been donating his work The design and the art community … reinvent in Detroit. For more information visit by Design teams at every turn to make sure that to ArtWorks for Life for 15 years, including his piece themselves every single year. That’s what keeps www.michiganaidscoalition.org. the reason guests are there – to fight HIV/AIDS shown here, titled “The Masque.” – is not forgotten. See Balance, page 7

6 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 News SPEAK OUT EMU wins court case by Eric Rader after counseling Contact your House Our November deadline member at www.house.gov student refuses Contact Sen. Levin: ow The second issue that Congress needs http://levin.senate.gov/ to help gay client that to act on is repeal of the Defense of Mar- contact/ Nthe riage Act. This law prevents the federal primary elec- government from recognizing same-sex Contact Sen. Stabenow: http://stabenow. BY LUCY HOUGH tion is over in marriages or civil unions, and instructs the senate.gov/email.cfm Michigan, at- states that they do not have to recognize YPSILANTI – On Monday, July 26, a federal court ruled tention shifts gay marriages performed in other states. HRC “Countdown” campaign on ENDA and in favor of Eastern Michigan University after former graduate to November’s Five states – Massachusetts, New “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: counseling student Julea Ward sued the school for dismissing her general elec- Hampshire, Iowa, Connecticut and Ver- from the program because she refused to counsel a gay student and tion. mont – and the District of Columbia now http://countdown2010.hrc.org/ affirm his relationship. Ward’s refusal, she told her supervisors, Much of authorize same-sex couples to marry. Servicemembers Legal Defense Network was due to her religious beliefs. The school justified dismissing her by saying that they ad- this year has DOMA effectively violates the equal rights information on DADT repeal: been consumed with speculation about of couples in those places, and makes it hered to the Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Associa- how many seats the Democrats might lose more difficult for other states to consider www.sldn.org/pages/about-dadt tion which states that “ a counselor’s primary responsibility ... is in the upcoming midterm elections, and granting equal marriage rights. to respect the dignity and to promote the welfare of clients” and whether the party could lose control of one Already, a federal court in Massachu- that “counselors are aware of their own values, attitudes, beliefs or both houses of Congress. However, right setts has banned enforcement of the law ers do not. The proposed ENDA legisla- and behaviors and avoid imposing values that are inconsistent now the Democrats enjoy large majorities in that state. The Obama administration tion would extend such protections more with counseling goals. Counselors respect the diversity of clients.” in Congress, and Barack Obama remains would be legally bound to defend the law widely in the United States, though smaller president for at least two more years (and in court if the court decision is appealed, as employers (those with 15 employees or hopefully more). it likely will be. However, this would not be fewer) would not be bound by this law. Since the political reality for pro- necessary if Congress would do its job and Critics contend that ENDA would “EMU could not confer a counseling degree gressive causes may be much different repeal the law altogether. President Obama infringe on the First Amendment rights of on a student who said she would categorically in January, it is imperative that religious organizations that are opposed Congress and the president work to LGBT equality. However, the law refer all clients who sought counseling on hard on several pieces of unfin- includes religious exemptions. There topics with which she had contrary moral ished business before November. Though we should not concede is simply no legitimate reason for Con- Though we should not concede the the elections before they occur, it gress to delay any further in passing convictions. Having demonstrated that its policy elections before they occur, it is this important legislation; it’s simply is reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical also important that all of us in the is also important that all of us in about equality. LGBT community work hard to put the LGBT community work hard Congress does not have many concerns, the university did not violate (the) pressure on our legislators now to working days left in this election plaintiff ’s First Amendment free speech rights.” do the right thing on the issues that to put pressure on our legislators year. The overwhelming focus of most affect us most directly. now to do the right thing on the legislators this fall will be re-election Item number one on the “to- to office. It is important that we put The former student said that the dismissal violated her First do” list for Congress is repeal of issues that affect us most directly. pressure on our federal legislators to Amendment rights by expecting her to change her beliefs. She the military’s discriminatory “Don’t act on their unfinished business now, said that she would not refuse to counsel a gay client, but she Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. President before the elections. These issues con- would not affirm the students’ “lifestyle” and so asked to have cern basic fairness and decency, values Obama announced this as a priority has promised to sign legislation repealing that client referred to another counselor. This provoked a series that are too often neglected in Washington. earlier this year, and top military leaders DOMA; Congress needs to send a repeal of review hearings requesting that Ward take a remediation course The legislators we elected in 2008 have a said that they supported the president’s bill to him quickly. which would ultimately advise her on how to affirm homosexual duty to govern now, during their current decision to end discrimination based on A third item that Congress should relationships, but she refused. After a formal hearing, Ward was term. Time is running short, and Congress sexual orientation in the military. However, place high on its remaining 2010 agenda dismissed from the program. needs to seize this unique opportunity to the Department of Defense is moving very is passage of the LGBT-inclusive Employ- Ward’s counsel, the Alliance Defense Fund, has said that it act while it can. slowly in the process of ending the policy, ment Non-discrimination Act. will appeal the decision to a higher court. They are fighting not by surveying current soldiers on the most This legislation has lingered on only that the university violated the First Amendment, but also effective way to integrate gay and lesbian Capitol Hill for too long, going back to the Eric Rader teaches political science at Henry that Ward was not allowed due process because of how the formal soldiers into the military. Clinton administration in the late 1990s. Ford Community College in Dearborn. His review was conducted, challenging her religious beliefs toward more than just homosexuality in terms of counseling. Already, the House of Representa- In 1998, President Bill Clinton issued an courses focus on American government and According to EMU, the decision to dismiss her was based on tives has voted to repeal DADT, as has a executive order banning discrimination state and local government. From 2003- Senate committee. As a compromise, the based on sexual orientation in the federal the fact that she refused remediation which would not ask her to 2004, Rader served as an assistant policy congressional repeal would not go into ef- government. change her beliefs, but rather learn to set aside her personal values fect until after the Department of Defense Currently, many private companies advisor in the office of Gov. Jennifer M. Gra- when helping a student who was looking for help. completes its review of the policy; full and some public institutions have employ- nholm, focusing primarily on education and Judge George Steeh determined in his 48-page decision that repeal of DADT would likely occur in ment policies that prohibit discrimination civil rights policy, including LGBT issues. He the university had not violated Ward’s First or 14th Amendment early 2011. It is important for the Senate to based on a person’s sexual orientation or currently lives in Ferndale and is proud to be rights by dismissing her because they were adhering to the ACA Code of Ethics as a part of their curriculum. vote on repeal of DADT, and for President gender identity, but many more employ- part of Michigan’s LGBT community. Obama to sign it into law. Steeh stated in his decision, “EMU could not confer a coun- seling degree on a student who said she would categorically refer all clients who sought counseling on topics with which she had contrary moral convictions. Having demonstrated that its policy “(Flowers) totally express your emo- and the optimism he feels about the future. is reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns, the ® Balance tion, whatever it might be, whether you’re “It’s always kind of an odd thing university did not violate (the) plaintiff’s First Amendment free Continued from p. 6 happy or sad,” Silk says. “When you see when you go to a charity party and you’re speech rights.” a tragic event, what’s the first thing you there to enjoy yourself. You don’t want this event so interesting.” see? You see someone carrying a bouquet to be overwhelmed by sad thoughts,” he And while some messaging is heavy- of flowers and putting it down. They may admits. “But I still hope that people would For updates on this story, visit www.pridesource.com. handed, other designers, says Bellar, not even know the person, but they feel remember why they’re there; remember choose to keep activism out, and focus like they have to express their feelings what the underlying cause is and, in every instead on just creating a beautiful table somehow, and they do that with flowers.” aspect, don’t lose perspective of what the for guests to enjoy. In the case of Dining by Design, Silk’s end benefit is.” Primary coverage Blossoms’ Frank Lloyd Wright-in- floral arrangements will express both the It’s beauty, it’s art, it’s design – but it’s We go to press as voters in Michigan are deciding key races spired creation will go that route, although tragedy of AIDS and the hope brought on also helping those in need, preventing new for Nov. 2, 2010. Please visit www.pridesource.com for analysis to Silk and his team, the use of flowers can by new and better treatments; his own sad- infections, and hopefully, finding a cure. of who the winners are and what it all means for LGBT citizens. convey so much more than beauty. ness over the loss of friends to the disease

Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 7 News MICHIGAN

Holland Is Ready responds to anti-gay ad Education, building community support key to combatting hate

BY JIM LARKIN Congregation, who made the initial request for Life float. Perfect,” wrote sheriff. lesser mortals,” wrote MorninJoe. such an anti-discrimination ordinance. “I’m tired of this gay debate,” added Bjorn- “So sad someone feels they have a ‘right’ HOLLAND – A community group will not “We will continue doing our work and allow Johnson. “I never thought I’d actually be wishing to discriminate based on their personal fears and be directly responding to a full-page advertise- community voices to speak out on the issue,” for more articles about windmills.” lack of understanding the human condition,” ment that it says contained blatant untruths about Adams said. But the big majority supported McBride. added djds. gay people, but it will be attempting to ease the Those voices have been overwhelmingly “The FRC and its members and backers are “Listening to a bunch of straight people tell pain caused by it. critical of the ad. Several lead letters to the editor the belly of Holland which crawls through the gay people they’re not oppressed is insulting to The steering committee for Holland Is in the Sentinel have countered the claims made mud while waving the American and Christian both groups,” wrote sweedgirl. Ready, a community group formed to make the by the Family Research Council, and two of flag. That is supposed to make them superior in And one said what is happening in Holland area more inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual and them received more comments than all letters cause, patriotism and statute while all others are provides hope elsewhere. transgender people, decided July 28 that it will except one. Responses to the those letters were offer an apology to local LGBT residents for the predominantly supportive. ad sponsored by the Family Research Council One letter, written by Dr. Dwight McBride, and Request Foods. a dean at the University of Illinois at Chicago Request update The July 23 ad published by the Hol- and Saugatuck resident, drew 68 comments, 50 land Sentinel stated, among other things, that of which were supportive of his letter. Request Foods, upon learning of the anti-gay adver- homosexuality is a choice and homosexuals “Despite what FRC and Request Foods tisement in the Holland Sentinel that had the company’s can be changed into heterosexuals “sometimes would have us believe, none of this is about name printed as a sponsor and was purportedly paid for spontaneously.” It added that gay people experi- behaviors, sexual or otherwise. It is about being by the Holland, Mich.-based food packaging company, ence higher levels of mental illness than hetero- free to love and to fall in love without fear that issued a statement disassociating itself from the full-page sexuals and are not seriously disadvantaged by whom I love will cause my civil rights ...to be paid advertisement. discrimination. denied me,” McBride wrote. Here’s what the statement said: “Our hearts break when we see statements “This is not about gay and straight, the po- “On July 23, a paid advertisement appeared in the like that, knowing the pain they cause,” said litical right or left, or even whether you ‘believe Holland Sentinel addressing the issue of homosexuality Jennifer Adams, a steering committee member in homosexuality.’ It is about my right to live my as a civil right. The ad inaccurately stated that it was of Holland Is Ready. “(We are) working on a col- life with the fullest access to the same life, liberty sponsored by Request Foods. Request is a privately held lective apologetic response from various social and pursuit of happiness that my fellow citizens company with multiple investors. The ad was paid for by justice groups in the area.” enjoy. No more. No less. Just equal.” one of these investors without our management team’s But the majority of the group’s efforts will Not all of the readers responding to the letter knowledge or permission. The opinions expressed in the continue to be focused on education, community on the Sentinel’s website liked what McBride ad do not reflect Request Foods’ views and the ad should action and support for an initiative that would had to say. not have included our company name. make discrimination based on sexual orientation “I’m sick and tired of homosexuality given Request Foods is a leading co-packer of frozen pre- and gender identity illegal in the city of Holland. equal basis with race, religion and national ori- pared entrees, side dishes and specialty items. For over 20 That initiative has been referred to the city’s gin... If this ordinance is passed, then the City of years, our company has been comprised of people from Human Relations Commission and it is expected Holland will bind themselves into permitting the various races, nationalities and backgrounds. Integrity, respect and teamwork are core values of to make a recommendation to the Holland City Rainbow Coalition to have representation during our company. As a good corporate citizen, we also strive to be honest, fair, courteous and profes- Council, said Bill Freeman, chaplain of Interfaith Tulip Time. A Gay Rights float, but no Right to sional in all that we do.” State Supreme Court could make progressive shift With two seats up, voters could turn conservative court in liberal direction

BY LUCY HOUGH The Democratic nominees, which will pro- courts,” Kaplan said. “Right now, we have hit a vide an alternative choice for voters, will not be brick wall.” uch more is at stake this upcoming known until that party’s convention on the same “If the configuration of the Progressive change, however, isn’t com- election in Michigan than just who is day in August. Michigan Supreme Court changes pletely new to the court. In 2008, Judge Diane Mto become governor. Though often a But any option will make it possible for a Hathaway won in an election against former race that flies under the radar, two seats in the majority shift – which could be especially ben- to more progressive justices, then Chief Justice Cliff Taylor. What was often as- Michigan Supreme Court are up for re-election – eficial to the LGBT community, which has seen we have a shot at the courts. Right sumed a guaranteed reelection for Taylor ended and what comes of these seats will determine the friction from the conservative-leaning court since up being a huge upset for conservatives when political climate of the court for years to come. 1999. This majority contributed specifically in now, we have hit a brick wall.” Hathaway won the seat and the conservative Right now, the Michigan Supreme Court May 2008 when the state Supreme Court ruled majority became a little smaller. is considered conservative with a 4-3 majority, that Proposal 2, which said that marriage in For the LGBT community, this upcoming and this November’s election will provide an Michigan was only between a man and a woman, – ACLU of Michigan LGBT Project election is a clear opportunity to continue the opportunity to change that. included domestic partner benefits, making it Staff Attorney Jay Kaplan progressive change that was started with Hatha- Justices Robert Young and Elizabeth Weav- illegal for public institutions such as schools way’s election. er, both up for reelection, are considered more and government offices to grant basic benefits Kaplan imagines that if the majority does conservative. Though this election is considered to same-sex partners. they have to educate themselves,” Kaplan said. shift, the LGBT community will see more claims non-partisan, nominees are put on the ballot Kaplan said he hopes that people will edu- The justices elected will sit on the court for being brought before the court and hopefully typically by nomination from a political party, cate themselves on the candidates and the overall eight-year terms, so Kaplan warns that this elec- some former decisions being overturned. The during conventions that won’t be held this year race, especially once more information as known tion is especially important because it will set the only way this is possible, he said, is if people act until August 28. According to Jay Kaplan, LGBT as to the candidates, so that more people will vote tone for LGBT decisions in the future. and elect a more progressive court. Project staff attorney for the American Civil for this often overlooked election. “People need “If that configuration changes to more “It would be a shame, with this opportuni- Liberties Union of Michigan, the two are likely to understand how this impacts their lives, and progressive justices, then we have a shot at the ty,” he said, “if we ended up with the same court.” to be nominated at the Republican convention.

8 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 McMillen-Oakley, Julia DeClerck of Metamora and Shaqe Kalaj of Livonia. Kalaj, the gallery’s artist-in-residence and curator of the show, Dangerous Art sought photographers whose work aimed to expose compelling social truths. “But in our case,” she adds, “we were also looking for Exhibit aims to reveal societal truths – including ones on same-sex parenting humor nad irony depicted about our current situation in the U.S. and southeast Michigan.” McMillen-Oakley fit the bill perfectly BY JESSICA CARRERAS with a collection of photos that focus on chil- dren as subjects, with all adults either absent t first glance, Thomas McMillen- from view, or blurred out. It’s a commentary Oakley’s photographs won’t yield much both on what’s “normal” in family life, and the Aresponse: They’re photos of kids, some- lack of biological parents that many children times with adults, sometimes playing outdoors face – including his son. with each other. Big deal. But a closer look at “Our son was taken away from his parents the Jackson-based artist’s work – namely, a pur- because of abuse and … we adopted him from posely blurred piece that shows him reading to foster care. So for Eli, the adults that brought him his two kids – might startle you. The book isn’t into the world are indeed absent,” McMillen- “The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist.” It’s Oakley shares. “He looks at us as the parents a collection of works by notorious gay erotica now. We’re Daddy and Papa, and that’s what photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. he knows.” Don’t sic the American Family Association But through both his photographic work and on McMillen-Oakley and his partner just yet: He his parenting, he tries to show that all types of never actually showed their adopted daughter and parents can help nurture a child. “I think that’s son those photos. But it sure is fun to make social one of the big reasons that kids do get in trouble conservatives think that he has, hence the idea sometimes and why life can be dangerous is be- behind the artist’s photography collection, “The cause they don’t have an adult to help them make Dangerous Lives of Children,” showing as part wise decisions,” he explains. “They don’t have an of the “Social Realism 2010” exhibition Aug. adult to be their Jiminy Cricket and say, ‘Maybe 7-Sept. 18 at Plymouth’s Art & Ideas Gallery. you should think twice about doing that.’” “There’s so much fear propagated by the The message of McMillen-Oakley’s work conservatives and by the religious right that gays often has serious undertones. On the surface, shouldn’t adopt because we’re going to warp the however, it’s all about showing kids having fun kids somehow,” McMillen-Oakley says of his Story time: Mr. Mapplethorpe’s Neighborhood, a photograph from Thomas McMillen-Oakley’s collection, “The – another value he tries to teach his own children. work. “But yet, if you come to our house and Dangerous Lives on Children.” “One of the things I want to instill in my kids is a sit down and have dinner with us, we are the sense of play and a sense of wonder, and I think a most normal family in the world. (These photos Jackson) who show up whenever the civil rights equally thrilled to include the artist’s work. lot of these pictures reflect that,” he says. “When are) playing with that idea and really giving the ordinance tries to get passed,” McMillen-Oakley The Plymouth-based gallery is less than a kids are being creative and when they’re letting religious right something to think about. admits. “But we’ve had a very accepting expe- year old, but McMillen-Oakley praises them for their guards down, that’s when the fun happens.” “I’m feeding into their fears.” rience here with the adoption. The fears of ‘Is their already stellar commitment to diversity. “I It’s bold subject matter for the father of two this town too conservative for this?’ are, to me, don’t want to be ‘the gay artist,’ because that and professor of studio art at Jackson Community unfounded. We’ve never been questioned; we’ve smacks of tokenism, but I’m glad that they’re College. He lives and teaches in a relatively Social Realism 2010 never been harassed.” letting other voices be heard,” he says. “They’re conservative part of Michigan, but insists that Likewise, he finds that art galleries are open to a diverse roster of artists, and I like that.” Opening reception 6-10 p.m. Aug. 7 the local community’s reaction to his family and supportive of his work. McMillen-Oakley has And equally committed to challenging Runs Aug. 7-Sept. 18 his work is nothing but supportive. exhibited at The Gallery Project in Ann Arbor, gallery-goers with their “Social Realism” exhi- “There are very vocal anti-gay people (in www.artandideasgallery.com and Art & Ideas Director Mike Tolinski was bition, which includes two artists in addition to

Setting high GOALs “It has been good for me, but I know people within my department who are gay or lesbian and are afraid. I can’t tell anyone that it’s going to be for LGBT people in this profession is especially seen in this particular profession. Bouck said that OK because you don’t know it will be,” Bouck important because oftentimes, law enforcement they have already received some hesitation from said. “I wish 19 years ago (that) there was at least New organization officials feel the need to hide their sexual orienta- a group they tried working with, but he believes some place that I could have contacted that would tion, or else encounter problems because of it. that such acknowledgment will come with time. have made me feel like I’m not alone.” “First and foremost, (the organization’s im- provides community for “I think any new organization struggles at Bouck first learned of organizations such as portance) is just the ability to connect with other the beginning to get themselves recognized and this 10 years ago in an online search. He attended lesbian, gay and transgender people,” Bouck find their place at the table. We’re going to have the national convention in 2000 and was the only LGBT law enforcement said. “The idea that we have people ... who go that just because we’re new, and we know that,” person to represent Michigan. In years since, he in every day and lie about a little piece of their Bouck said. “I think that LGBT organizations has seen more and more people from Michigan life, that they are LGBT, and yet they are asked within certain professional circles struggle a bit attend; this year, 18 Michiganders were present at professionals to follow the laws of their state. For them to have more because it’s likely for LGBT people to be the conference. MI-GOAL’s hope is to eventually to lie and hide is not just unfair, it’s wrong.” BY LUCY HOUGH minimized; sometimes there’s a demasculin- hold the national conference in Michigan, but Those who wish to be a part of the group izing thing about it, sometimes you’re not taken Bouck admitted that’s a long way off. slew of LGBT and allied public safety can join anonymously if they feel they more seriously.” In the meantime, he hopes that MI-GOAL and law enforcement officials have re- comfortable doing so, and anonymity is guaran- Bouck, who received the Triangle Founda- will be recognized not only as an LGBT organi- cently launched Michigan Gay Officers teed by the group. People can also become active A tion’s Catalyst Award in 2008 and has spearhead- zation, but also as a professional law enforcement Action League. The first of its kind in the state, members if they are someone who is paid or ed many postive changes for LGBT prisoners and public safety group. MI-GOAL is a chapter of the larger national or- volunteer, full or part-time and are public safety and MDOC employees, personally hasn’t had a “It’s crossing that barrier to just get recog- ganization Law Enforcement Gays and Lesbians or criminal justice professionals. problem with being out in his history as a cor- nized as not just an LGBT organization, but one International. One of the organization’s first obstacles will rections officer. But he knows that isn’t always that represents a collection of professions whose Cole Bouck, president of MI-GOAL and be gaining the respect and recognition of the law the case, and hopes MI-GOAL will provide a sexual identity is just a part of who they are. We employee of the Michigan Department of Cor- enforcement community, especially because they community for people who are either afraid to are seen as successful, skilled and professional rections Executive Bureau, said that a resource are representing a demographic that is not usually come out or have had some resistance in the past. individual who happen to be LGBT.”

Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 9 Opinions Jan Stevenson, Publisher • Susan Horowitz, Publisher/Editor

Viewpoint Gays using anti-gay law Parents denying rights to their same-sex ex-partners hurts our quest for equality

BY JAY KAPLAN volved in a case representing the non-biological mother in a parenting time dispute. The couple ou may have seen the recent media re- had a child during their relationship and jointly ports that singer Melissa Ethridge and adopted through a process called “second-parent Yher partner of five years, Tammy Lynn, adoption,” giving each partner legal standing as are splitting up. The California couple had two a parent. After the couple broke up, they entered children together. California law recognizes same-sex couples and allows for dissolution of a partnership through the courts, where disputes BTL Editorial over property, child custody and visitation are The laws that many of these resolved. parents have used against their Conversely, Michigan law unfortunately does recognize same-sex relationships and the former partners are the very Holland fights hate doors to the courts in Michigan remain closed to laws that as a community we gay couples when their relationships end. It’s discouraging and disheartening that have fought against for years. he gay community is used to being bom- Michigan courts apparently only view parent- barded by negativity by anti-gay organi- All in all, it seems that the child relationships in the tidy world of traditional Tzations and individuals. From Westboro heterosexual nuclear families, when in fact there into an agreement regarding custody and parent- Baptist Church to the American Family Associa- Family Research Council’s are so many children who do not live in that ing time, but the biological mother eventually tion, we see protestors at Pride events, signage attempt at spreading hate in world and are being raised in non-traditional refused to honor the agreement. at concerts and sometimes, even advertisements families. Our state legislature has yet to summon Five years after the second-parent adop- in local media outlets. Holland has done more good the courage or insight to amend Michigan law tion was granted, the biological mother asked But within the past week, we have seen a for gay rights than harm. to acknowledge this reality. In the meantime, the court to void the adoption, which would community’s response to one such form of hate the courts and our elected lawmakers fail our effectively strip her former partner of all legal that has shown us that, even in cities and towns children when they put “tradition” ahead of the rights as parent to their daughter. In her case, we wouldn’t normally refer to as “pro-gay,” best interest of child. the biological mother maintained that Michigan support is there. Sometimes, it just takes a little But there is an equally disheartening ele- law does not permit gay couples to jointly adopt prodding to help it come out. made toward members of our own community,” ment in response to this prejudice at law: When because they are not married, so the adoption On July 23, a full-page paid advertisement wrote Eric T. Voigt. “Paid advertising is fine. This same sex couples experiencing a contentious should have never been granted. appeared in the Holland Sentinel, courtesy of the was paid discrimination.” break-up use these barriers in the law to deny an The ramifications of this case go far be- Family Research Council. Titled “Is Homosexu- “The … advertisement represents to me established parent-child relationship. yond a messy breakup – should this adoption be ality A Civil Rights Issue?” the advertisement blatant evidence that discrimination against the Harmon v. Davis is one such case. It in- voided, other second parent adoptions involving addressed so-called “gay myths,” spreading LGBT community exists in Holland,” added volves a lesbian couple in Wayne County who gay parents are at risk of being invalidated. atrocious lies about our lives and our community Audrianne Hill. “While no one was physically lived together for 19 years and had three children The laws that many of these parents have in an attempt to persuade readers to prohibit the attacked with the ad, it cannot be denied the ad before breaking up in 2008. After the breakup, used against their former partners are the very anti-discrimination ordinance currently before was an emotional attack.” Davis, the birth mother, refused to let Harmon laws that as a community we have fought against the Holland City Council. The letters of support for the LGBT com- see their children. Harmon filed suit in Wayne for years. Other states have recognized the sec- Thankfully, due to many interlocking fac- munity were wonderful to see. But, as icing County Circuit Court requesting parenting time. ond non-legal parent to have legal standing, but tors, the advertisement failed. Miserably. on the cake, this week the Holland-based food But Davis had other ideas and responded by the Michigan Supreme Court has limited the con- The first “thank you” goes to the group packaging company Request Foods, which was denying that any parent-child relationship had cept of de facto parenthood to legal marriages. Holland Is Ready, a gay activism organization listed as providing financial support for the ad- existed between Harmon and the children and Furthermore, many Michigan judges mis- started this year to promote equality in the vertisement, denounced the ad and insisted that requesting that Harmon’s suit be dismissed due takenly believe that our adoption law limits joint area. From Dustin Lance Black’s not-so-warm it was a private investor – not the company – that to lack of legal standing. adoptions to only legally married couples, mak- welcome to Hope College to the current battle helped pay for it. “The opinions expressed in the In an enlightened decision, Wayne County ing it difficult, if not impossible, for a child of for the ordinance, Holland Is Ready is on the ad do not reflect Request Foods’ views and the ad Circuit Court Judge Kathleen McCarthy refused same-sex partners to have the legal protection of fast-track to making Holland, Mich., a more should not have included our company name,” to dismiss the case. However, the victory was both parents. Since Michigan voters passed Prop- LGBT-friendly place. the company wrote in statement on their website. short-lived. osition 2 of 2004 to amend our state constitution Likewise, they jumped on the FRC ad, All in all, it seems that FRC’s attempt at The decision was reversed by the Michigan to prohibit same sex couples from marrying or, encouraging readers to respond to the paper, spreading hate has done more good for gay rights Court of Appeals, dismissing Harmon’s case be- as interpreted by the Michigan Supreme Court, gathering reactions from pro-gay city leaders than harm. It has sparked important discussions cause she does not and cannot qualify as a parent prohibiting civil unions, domestic partnerships and reaching out to all corners of Michigan for in a city desperately in need of change. It has under Michigan law. According to the Court of and the recognition of same-sex relationships support. galvanized a community to show their support Appeals, only a birth parent or an adoptive par- by the state and local governments, gay parents Their work paid off, and so our second when otherwise, they might sit idly by. And it ent, a legal guardian, or a legal relative can seek are left out of the mix. “thank you” goes, surprisingly, to the citizens has shown the Holland City Council that yes, child custody or visitation and the court has no Granted, break-ups between same-sex of Holland, who showed their overwhelming discrimination toward LGBT people does exist equitable power to entertain an action by anybody couples can be just as messy as between hetero- disapproval of both the message in the ad and in their quaint little West Michigan town. else, regardless of their actual relationship with sexual couples. However, when heterosexual the Holland Sentinel’s choice to accept money So I suppose our last “thank you” goes to the children. parents have a child custody dispute regarding and run it. FRC for being the catalyst Holland needed to Davis v. Harmon unfortunately is not the parental fitness, they turn to the courts, where a “The ad was hate mongering propaganda fight LGBT discrimination. Now let’s pass that only example of parents behaving badly. through and through. Derisive accusations were ordinance. The ACLU of Michigan is currently in- See Gays, page 11

10 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress Parting of grievances. – First Amendment, U.S. Constitution Glances Then & Now BY CHARLES ALEXANDER S/he said Round peg, square whole

Dancing, Anne Rice and the ‘gAyTM’ major evangelical outreach – Send Our Denominations Out Ministering (S.O.D.O.M.) – is “thrilled with the COMPILED BY HOWARD ISRAEL Aunprecedented success” of its buddy-buddy approach to changing “Satanically bent” gays into God’s straight shooters. “$300 million can do incredible damage to not only the Demo- The Summer 2010 Issue of “Gay-No-Morah!” editorially cratic Party, but to the LGBT community. The Republican Party boasts, “Our mission to confused, sexually addicted, unsaved, mor- remains viscerally opposed to equal rights for LGBTs. If you ally obtuse, degenerate, line-dance-crazed, party 24/7, homospecials think sitting on your wallet is helpful to our community, you are is paying big dividends spiritually (and financially), as indicated by simply wrong. I realize not every Democrat is perfect and some our July Done & Broadstreet, CPA-verified listing of ex-gay cures. are downright wrong on our issues. This is why I urge the DNC “SODOM applauds (hallelujah!) – thanks to generous dona- to create an LGBT fund. Allow us to contribute to the DNC while tions from British & American Airways Luggage Carriers for Jesus, knowing our money won’t support candidates who do not support Ass’n. – the 5,600 former homospecial abominables who abandoned us. In the mean time, it is not time to hold back. We are too close a disgraceful lifestyle choice, got down on their calloused knees to our goals to allow the conservatives to take over.” before God, and obeyed His divinely mandated, original “be fruitful - Joe Mirabella, in his column titled “Don’t Close the and multiply” command of hardline genital dissemination. “gAyTM,” about calls from LGBT activists to discontinue “We SODOM reparative therapists, ministers (and certainly our contributions to the Democratic Party until we see a return choir directors – too long disabused by rumors of – might one say on on our investment, www.huffingtonpost.com, July 9. the midweek testimonial QT – a musicality contrary nature), welcome into the born-again fold these lavender sheep ready for a long-overdue shearing, tho’ Mosaic Law neutering is what they deserve. “I want an LGBT movement that is visionary, bold and unafraid “It’s time for America to realize, sexually – economically – of difference. I want an LGBT movement that represents the full biblically speaking: You can’t put a square peg in a round hole. breadth and depth of our communities without hesitation or com- “We agree watching same-sex ballroom can take Conversely, a round peg in a square hole. Holy Holistics! To use promise. I want an LGBT movement that is ready to move into the some processing. The first 10 minutes is strange, a vulgar expression homospecials understand, it sucks. 21st century with the kind of leadership and risk taking necessary “As homospecials are in so many ways responsible for to ensure that we move beyond a narrow single-issue agenda. but after that, you just watch the dancing. In all America’s ongoing economic depression – and, one might add, Simply put, our mutual survival depends upon it.” ballroom dance, there is undeniable sexual tension, BP oil spill, Afghanistan War, 3-D Shrek movies, Lady Gaga and - Lisa Weiner-Mahfuz, in her column titled “21st Century Betty White – our present fiscal year gay cure rate is smashing. Leadership: Queers and Interdependence,” www.bilerico. even among platonic pairs. On the dance floor, it’s “Watch for Dow Jones to get it on! Googol to kick some com, July 18. like making love.” sarsaparilla, Sarah Palin to replace Larry King. (Or, Whoopi Goldberg.) America’s on the mend, one homospecial at a time.” Truth of the matter, gentle PG reader, is SODOM’s buddy- “No, there is no such thing as an ‘ex-gay.’ There are plenty of - Ballroom dance partners Steve Valentine and buddy system is “drop-dead, right-on working.” Statistics don’t lie. miserable gay people simulating heterosexual lifestyles, however.” Robert Tristan in an article titled “Let’s Get Liberals may fudge; but fundygelicals (one hand on a Scofield Bible) - Comment posted by Buffy, in response to a posted Ready to Rumba!,” about their training for the are Second-Class Scout Honor bound to be truthful. (Ask AG Cox.) article titled “Is there such a thing as an ex-gay?,” www. same-sex ballroom dancing competition at the Here’s statistics from SODOM’s website: www.Godmatesgays.com. truthwinsout.org, July 22. “As of 2009, there are an estimated 250,025 homospecials. 2010 Gay Games, which kicked off July 31, (150,025, in San Francisco; 60,000, in New York City; 35,000, in latimes.com, July 25. St. Lake City, and – shocking to admit – 5,000, in typical, suburban “Today I quit being a Christian. I’m out. ... Ferndale, Mich.). The 5,600 buddy-buddy cures is a big whopper It’s simply impossible for me to ‘belong’ to of 40 to 50 percent (depending on which understaffed media we this quarrelsome, hostile, disputatious and report findings to.)” deservedly infamous group. For 10 years, “The Department of Defense just paid the research firm Westat SODOM-endorsed buddy-buddy RT is scripturally sanc- I’ve tried. I’ve failed. I’m an outsider. My the outrageous sum of $4.4 million to design and administer an tioned. It has biblical precedence. The first disciples were admon- conscience will allow nothing else.” email-based survey about the repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t ished to get off “two by two,” dusting sandaled feet in any town - Anne Rice, as quoted in a column Tell’ law. ... The survey, which went out to 400,000 service not welcoming them. (Mormon missionaries spin bike tires. Or titled “Why Anne Rice Has Never members, turned out to be laced with bias, inaccuracies, flash their sacred undergarments.) Been More of a Christian,” about the and derogatory assumptions and insinuations about gay and However, the SODOM system is – contrary to blowing its author’s Facebook announcement that lesbian Americans. Demand that Westat and the Pentagon own evangelical horn – not something brand new. Nor is it the she is quitting Christianity because of repay the American taxpayer for this outrageous waste of result of quote-unquote “divine inspiration.” Rather, it’s frequently Anne RIce its anti-gay, anti-feminism and anti- $4.4 million!” an important part of 12-step programs. secular humanism positions, www. - An online petition posted by Servicemembers United, In a nutshell: Those experienced 12-steppers become buddies huffingtonpost.com, July 30. an advocacy organization dedicated to repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, http://surveyrefund.org/?cat=1, July 12. to those inexperienced. These longevity “tops” – called sponsors As of July 28, only about 10 percent of the surveys had – pair off with those ranking as “bottoms” (figuratively speaking). been returned, with an Aug. 15 deadline. It seems to work. One step at a time. Take Dieters Anonymous (popularity second to SODOM’s program). Once a bond is established between reasonably thin sponsor and heavyweight newbie, the former may recommend ® Gays effectively unilater- gan citizens regarding our fundamental direct-action strategy – like tying the 350-pounder’s hands behind Continued from p. 10 ally decide to end the others relationship right to marry and raise our families with his back ‘til hunger pangs subside. (A week usually does the trick.) with the child. dignity, then we cannot use the courts for In gay-centered SODOM programs, the “top” (again, term It is truly distressing to see members determination is made based on the best personal retaliation. Michigan law fails of convenience) keeps the “bottom” (ditto!) in line; but, in fair- of the LGBT community use inadequacies interests of the child. our families and our children, but that’s ness to other 12-step traditions, the adjustment period’s longer. in Michigan family law to harm one an- Under Michigan child custody law, it no excuse for gay people to do the same. Ex-gay pairs live together “as helpmates” for months on end as is a rebuttable presumption that it is in the other. The commitment made by partners they adjust to a jointly-shared – but religiously acceptable – new best interests of a child to have continued in a same-sex relationship includes the sexual personas. True missionary positioning. contact with both parents after a divorce. responsibility to parent their children, and Jay Kaplan is the lead attorney for the ACLU “Buddy helping buddy to overcome.” In 36 months average But because current Michigan law treats that responsibility doesn’t end just because of Michigan’s LGBT Project. To contact Jay, they’ll be ready for the real thing. Pegging that fits. One lay, er, non-biological gay parents as strangers to the relationship ends. If we are to change e-mail [email protected]. To learn more day at a time. (Ah-men!) their children, the biological parent can the hearts and minds of our fellow Michi- about ACLU’s mission and current battles, [email protected]. Facebook, too.

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Gary McCullough California gay discrimination BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI suit yields $600,000 settlement llen DeGeneres has got to be so pissed at Gary Mc- Cullough right now. Everything was going so well for her Man kept from partner in hospital; denied ownership of property Eon “American Idol” and he had to go ruin everything by blabbing to the world that she’s a homo. I mean, yes, everyone GUERNEVILLE, Calif. – already knew she was a homo but had kind of forgotten over Sonoma County has agreed to pay the years because she’s so harmless and lovable. You know, like $600,000 to settle a lawsuit by an The lawsuit also alleged Elton John. elderly gay man who said social that after Scull’s death, But McCullough, director of Chris- workers kept him from seeing his tian Communication Network, didn’t dying partner in the hospital. social workers forced forget. And when God got the news via Clay Greene, 78, of Guernev- Greene into a nursing His Christian Newswire iPhone app, He ille, Calif., filed a lawsuit earlier got up in Fox’s face and was all, “Hey, this year, claiming the county’s home and sold the couple’s ‘American Idol’ is a family program Public Guardian program dis- property, including through which I transmit my message criminated against him because of hating gay people. The lesbo has he’s gay. art and heirlooms. got to go.” Greene accused social work- And then he was all, “Thanks, ers of denying him hospital visi- other individuals who need the assis- Gary McCullough Gary. I totally follow you on Twitter. tation rights to see his partner, tance of the Sonoma County Public LOL.” Harold Scull, despite signed wills, Guardian’s Office.” And my, oh my is McCullough medical declarations and powers Plaintiff Jannette Biggerstaff, pleased with himself, now that DeGeneres has left the show. of attorney naming each other as the executor of Scull’s estate and a “When it comes to the business relationship between ‘American spouses. The couple was not mar- longtime friend of the couple, added: Idol’ and Ellen DeGeneres, to the chagrin of Pansy Hilton and ried nor registered as domestic “There is no possible justification for a multitude of homo-fascist bloggers, I am on an I-told-you-so partners. what happened to my friends Harold roll,” he wrote in a July 30 opinion piece. The lawsuit also alleged that Clay Greene, 78, of Guerneville, Calif., filed a lawsuit earlier and Clay, and I still feel outraged and He then declares ‘American Idol’ dead and says it was all after Scull’s death, social workers this year, claiming the county’s Public Guardian program heartbroken that they suffered such Ellen’s fault for being a lesbian. Christians don’t want to watch discriminated against him because he’s gay.Greene accused forced Greene into a nursing home a terrible tragedy, which was made homos on TV, he says, because it burns their eyes and makes social workers of denying him hospital visitation rights to see and sold the couple’s property, in- worse by the county spreading such Jesus cry. his late partner, Harold Scull. cluding art and heirlooms. terrible lies about Clay,” she said. “But “There is a moral to the story of this DeGeneres-’Idol’ saga. The county’s lawyer, Gregory erty worth $5,000 or less to cover medical I am pleased that their rights have been There is a limit to what Christian viewers will tolerate, and I am Spaulding, denied the discrimination expenses, but the couple’s property sale vindicated, and I’m hopeful that their story using ‘Christian’ in the broadest of definitions,” McCullough claims but admitted mistakes in selling the brought in more than $25,000 at auction, will help to prevent this from happening to writes. “The revenue-generating ability of television program- couple’s property. Spaulding said. Errors in that case have led other vulnerable people.” ming that promotes homosexuality has its limits.” Greene was kept away from Scull to revised policies at the Public Guardian’s The National Center for Lesbian The revenue-generating ability of television programming because of previous domestic violence office, he said. Rights heralded the decision, but echoed that promotes Christianity also has its limits, which is why so allegations, according to the county. Ac- Spaulding said the county settled the sentiments that money was no suitable much of it is on public access. But I digress. cording to a sheriff’s report, Scull went case July 22 to avoid further expense. replacement for keeping Greene and Scull “The encouragement I take from the firing of DeGeneres to authorities with a black eye and said “It just made economic sense to stop apart. (she actually resigned, but that doesn’t matter to McCullough) Greene threatened to kill him, though the bleeding,” Spaulding said. “To end the “What Clay and Harold lost can never is that someone in Hollywood understands what I have been Scull was later unwilling to lodge a formal case and avoid all expenses and costs.” be replaced, but this settlement brings saying; that the promotion of homosexuality and the production complaint. “This settlement will allow Mr. a measure of justice to their story,” said of family entertainment do not mix.” “The county remains confident in its Greene to finally have the quiet retirement NCLR Senior Staff Attorney Amy Todd- It’s strange to me that simply having Ellen on the show was, position that there was no discrimination he deserves,” said Anne N. Dennis, one Gher. “This victory sends an unmistakable to McCullough, promoting homosexuality. Perhaps if the other in this case,” Spaulding said, noting that of Greene’s attorneys. “Although nothing message that all elders must be treated judges had pelted her with stones and called her a bull dyke then the plaintiff removed the discrimination al- can undo the harm to these gentlemen, we with respect and dignity, regardless of McCullough would have had no problem with her tenure there. legations from the lawsuit three weeks ago. believe the changes made because of the their sexual orientation, and that those who It’s true that ratings have slipped this season. While still Under the law, officials can sell prop- lawsuit will improve services to elders and mistreat elders must be held accountable.” insanely popular, ‘American Idol’ isn’t quite as popular as it was. I hate to burst McCullough’s bubble, but I think there might be some factors he’s not considering here. First off, I don’t watch ‘American Idol,’ but from everything HRC Calls on Ball Memorial Hospital to I’ve gathered, it seems like Ellen was a pretty terrible judge. For whatever reason she wasn’t very funny, nor was she very judg-y. Now, I’m not a TV executive, but I reckon that this would pose adopt LGBT Inclusive Patient’s Bill of Rights a problem for someone who’s been hired as the “funny judge” WASHINGTON - The Human Press, Vaught faced degrading treatment tory actions.” to replace Paula Abdul. Ellen even noted when she left, “It was Rights Campaign - the nation’s largest at the hands of numerous hospital staff. At This incident occurs in the same year hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings.” lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender one point, Vaught’s wife was asked by a that both the Federal government and the Nor does McCullough take into account the fact that Ellen’s civil rights organization - today called nurse, “So is it a he or a she? Or a he-she?” nation’s largest healthcare accrediting arrival coincided with the departure of Simon “I’m A Jerk To Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind., In the end, after a two-hour wait without organization have taken strong positions Everybody Yet This Is How I Wear My Hair On National TV” to immediately adopt an LGBT inclusive any medical treatment, Vaught was told on nondiscrimination policies for LGBT Cowell. I mean, let’s face it: Part of the appeal of the ‘Idol’ was patient nondiscrimination policy and train “we don’t know how to go about treating patients. In June 2010, the Department seeing Cowell make people cry. all hospital staff on compliance in the someone with your condition,” referring of Health and Human Services (HHS) Last but not least, ‘American Idol’ is kind of a shitty show. wake of a recent incident experienced by to her gender history. published draft rules that will require all Maybe, just maybe, people are finally opening their eyes – and a transgender woman who faced degrading “No one should be forced to pick and hospitals that receive federal Medicare ears – and realizing that there are better ways to spend their treatment at the hospital. choose which hospital to go to for safe and and Medicaid funding – nearly every hos- time than watching marginally talented people do karaoke. Not On July 18, Erin Vaught, a trans- respectful treatment,” said Human Rights pital in America – to protect the visitation to mention the fact that constant change of the judging guard is gender woman, went to the emergency Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “The and healthcare decision-making rights of super disruptive. Even for people who love the show and never room at Ball Memorial, accompanied by incident at Ball Memorial Hospital is a LGBT people. In January 2010, the Joint miss an episode, it’s not really the same show. Swift change isn’t her wife and their son. She was seeking sad reminder of discrimination and hos- Commission, which accredits and certifies exactly America’s strong point. treatment for what she suspected was a tility faced by LGBT patients in hospitals healthcare facilities, announced new, fully And when it comes to gays on TV, it’s not McCullough’s lung infection. According to an account of across the country. Transgender patients inclusive patient non-discrimination stan- either. the incident published in the Muncie Star often face the worst of these discrimina- dards as part of their accreditation process.

12 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 Target Corp. defends GOP political donation Gay groups call for boycott of chain, case shines light on corporate donations

BY MARTIGA LOHN of candidates it supports. “Let me be very clear,” other affected states with weaker disclosure laws, Democratic primary and an Independence Party he said, “Target’s support of the GLBT commu- said Paul Ryan, an attorney at the nonpartisan candidate. Pawlenty chose not to seek a third term ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Target Corp. on nity is unwavering, and inclusiveness remains a Campaign Legal Center in Washington. Some and is instead exploring a 2012 presidential bid. July 27 defended the use of its new freedom to core value of our company.” businesses also may reserve their new spending Mike Dean, who heads the advocacy group spend money on political campaigns as employ- Monica Meyer, the interim head of the gay rights for federal races, where the stakes are Common Cause Minnesota, urged businesses and ees and gay organizations criticized a $150,000 rights group OutFront Minnesota, said the gay higher and there is little disclosure. unions to refrain from spending on campaigns donation that will help a Minnesota GOP guber- community has long viewed Target as a support- “Just the threat of being able to spend this year. “Just the reputation damage that this is natorial candidate who opposes gay marriage. ive employer, and many are surprised by the large unlimited money out of corporations’ coffers is doing to the corporations that have given should Chief Executive Officer Gregg Steinhafel donation to the pro-Emmer group. a significant change in the rules of the game,” be a compelling case of why these corporations assured employees at the company’s Minneapo- “A lot of people feel betrayed by this place Ryan said. should not give,” Dean said at a news conference. lis headquarters in an e-mail that the discount where everybody goes to shop and you get to MN Forward’s money could help Emmer The Supreme Court ruling left in place state retailer’s support of the gay community is see them at Pride and you feel good that you’re overcome a financial disadvantage with his prohibitions against companies giving directly to “unwavering.” He said employees, some gay, supporting a corporation that’s giving back to the Democratic rivals. Emmer has raised less than the candidates. The company money can go to raised concerns that the money is helping state community,” she said. $800,000 this year, compared with nearly $1 independent groups supporting the candidates. Rep. Tom Emmer, a fiery conservative who is his As of last Tuesday, Target was the largest million for Democratic House Speaker Margaret Several shoppers at the SuperTarget in the party’s likely nominee for governor. single donor to MN Forward, which had raised Anderson Kelliher. Two other Democrats, former St. Paul suburb of Roseville – all of them self- Target’s headache illustrates the potential more than $1 million from industry trade groups U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton and former legislator identified as Democrats – weren’t happy to hear risks for businesses that seek to take advantage and companies including Best Buy Co., Pentair Matt Entenza, together have put in a combined about the chain’s political involvement. Viki of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that threw Inc., Hubbard Broadcasting Inc., Davisco Foods $6.9 million, mostly their own money. Karr, 50, said she would like to keep politics out out parts of a 63-year-old law that prohibited International Inc. and Polaris Industries Inc. Independent expenditure groups on the of her shopping and would “definitely” not shop campaign donations from company funds. The Best Buy spokeswoman Susan Busch said left have spent more than $1 million attacking somewhere that supports the GOP. ruling changed regulations in about half the the company informed employees of its $100,000 Emmer on TV. Pat Mackey, 67, also of Richfield, said she states, but the Target donation in Minnesota is donation and received only a handful of phone The contrast between Emmer’s outspoken was disappointed in Target. among the first major new corporate moves to calls about it. conservatism and Target’s moderate image is “I think it is going to drown out the $25, $5 come to light. OutFront Minnesota posted an open letter striking. Emmer lauds Arizona’s strict approach contributions of the average American, and we Target’s money went to MN Forward, a urging Target to take back its money from MN to illegal immigration and once advocated chemi- can’t let that happen,” she said. group staffed by former insiders from outgoing Forward. Two new “Boycott Target” Facebook cal castration for sex offenders. Target is known Across town at a Target in Edina, even one Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s administration. groups together had more than 1,000 followers in Minnesota for donating to public school pro- Republican-leaning voter, 32-year-old adminis- MN Forward is running TV ads supporting Em- by mid-afternoon July 27, with some people grams, food pantries and the annual Twin Cities trative assistant Robin Liebl, said she didn’t like mer. Steinhafel’s e-mail said Target’s political posting business phone numbers for Target and Gay Pride Festival. what she heard about Target’s giving. donations are intended to support business objec- Steinhafel, who individually also gave Emmer As of July 19, MN Forward had spent “If I ever get wind of a company giving tives such as job creation and economic growth. $2,000, the maximum donation under state law. $200,000 on TV ads promoting Emmer as “the money to somebody I did not agree with, I He said the company doesn’t have a social Similar corporate help for political candi- fighter Minnesota needs.” would stop supporting them as much as I can,” agenda or necessarily agree with all the positions dates could be happening outside public view in He will face the winner of the Aug. 10 Liebl said. NJ Supreme Court rejects gay marriage case BY ANGELA DELLI SANTI decision will cause. “Many people have waited a long time to TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – New Jersey’s Su- New Jersey is now the only state enjoy their civil right to marry,” Lesniak said. preme Court won’t consider whether the state’s with civil unions. Gay marriage “While careful deliberation is warranted, so is civil union law provides equal rights to gay an expedited proceedings.” couples before the case is heard in a lower court. is legal in Connecticut, Iowa, For the better part of the past decade, New The court announced July 26 it cannot Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Jersey has been one of the states at the center consider the merits of the claim by six same- of the fight over expanding recognition of gay sex couples that New Jersey’s civil union law Vermont and Washington, D.C. relationships. It’s one of a handful of states where is unconstitutional until there is a trial record. social conservatives have not been able to amend Gay couples unsuccessfully sued New Jer- woman, saw the court ruling as a partial victory the state constitution to ban gay marriage. sey four years ago for the right to marry. They for gay rights advocates. In 2006, the state Supreme Court ruled claim that by creating civil unions, the state has “We were hoping the Supreme Court unanimously that gay couples deserved equal not fulfilled a court order to treat them the same would just reject the application outright,” he treatment. But the court ruled by a 4-3 vote that as heterosexual couples seeking to marry. said. However, “we believe they have a higher the state did not have to recognize them as mar- The justices were split 3-3, one vote shy threshold of proof now.” ried. Instead, the court left the details of their of the four needed for a motion to be granted. Hayley Gorenberg, the couples’ Lambda legal status up to the legislature, which responded Chief Justice Stuart Rabner is among those Legal lawyer, said abundant proof exists that civil by making the state the third to offer civil unions. who voted to deny the motion. unions aren’t equal to marriage. She said more More than 4,400 couples have registered. Justice Virginia Long, one of the justices than 100 people testified before the state’s Civil New Jersey is now the only state with civil who dissented, agreed there is an insufficient Review Commission about having experienced unions. Gay marriage is legal in Connecticut, record for debating the merits of the claim, but denied the consistent right to visit one another discrimination under the civil union law. Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont she said hearing oral arguments would have in the hospital, to make medical decisions for Opponents dismissed the group and its and Washington, D.C. helped guide the justices on how best to go about one another, and to receive equal health benefits 2008 report as having a built-in bias in favor of Gay rights groups tried to get New Jersey creating a judicial record. from employers, all because of the deprivation expanding gay rights. lawmakers to reconsider and recognize gay mar- Steven Goldstein, who leads the state’s larg- of the equality and dignity that uniquely comes Sen. Ray Lesniak, who sponsored New riage, but the bill died after the state Senate voted est gay rights group, Garden State Equality, said with the word marriage,” he said in a statement. Jersey’s same-sex marriage law, said he is it down in January. Supporters say they had the the decision perpetuates the unequal legal status Len Deo, president of the New Jersey Fam- confident that a full vetting of the issue would momentum until November, when Republican of same-sex couples and their children. ily Policy Council, which supports the traditional strengthen the position for marriage equality, but Chris Christie, who opposes gay marriage, was “Same-sex couples will continue to be view of marriage as between one man and one he expressed concern over the delay Monday’s elected governor.

Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 13 News INTERNATIONAL by Rex Wockner Gay weddings begin in Argentina

Same-sex couples began marrying in Argen- tina on July 30, nine days after President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner signed the bill legalizing same-sex marriage. It passed the Senate on July 15 by a vote of 33 to 27. A gay couple in the northern province of Santiago del Estero – José Luis Navarro and Miguel Ángel Calefato – were the first to marry, quickly followed by several other couples around the country. Navarro and Calefato said they will accept the Mexico City government’s all-expenses-paid honeymoon offer for the first married Argentine gay couple. Mexico City is the only other place in Latin America where same-sex marriage is legal. Gay and lesbian couples also can marry in Belgium, Canada, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hamp- shire, Vermont and Washington, D.C. The New York Times reported July 27 that more than 3,000 same-sex couples have married in South Africa since it became legal in 2006. The paper said that in half of the marriages, one or both partners were foreigners. First pride parade planned in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal, will see its first LGBT Irina Fedotova, right, and Irina Shipitko sued in the European Court of Human Rights on July 21 over Russia’s refusal to register their Canadian marriage. GayRussia.ru photo pride parade Aug. 25, says Sunil Pant, an openly gay member of Parliament. The procession will include elephants, a band and street performers, Freedoms. partnership, falls within the notion of ‘family donate blood, modification of surrogacy laws, he said. There also will be a festival in Basanta- “When the European Court gives its deci- life,’ just as the relationship of a different-sex recognition of the parental status of non-bio- pur Durbar Square. sion, it will have a revolutionary impact on couple in the same situation would,” the court logical parents, recognition of foreign same-sex Aug. 25 also is a Hindu and Buddhist Russia’s marriage laws,” said leading Moscow said. marriages, extension to same-sex couples of the festival day, “Gai Jatra,” on which some men activist Nikolai Alekseev. “I have no doubt that rights given couples in common-law unions, dress in drag and wear masks. Although the day the Russian authorities will have to pass a law and reform of local policies that prevent official is “for remembering those who have died in the that would recognize same-sex unions, even if funding of LGBT organizations. past year,” Pant said, “there is a great deal of they are named differently than marriage. It is Gays march in merrymaking connected with it.” inevitable.” “Many of the participants wear outlandish Jerusalem costumes,” he said. “Traditionally, a good num- Montenegro ber of the young Newar men in the procession Euro Court Jerusalem’s eighth LGBT pride parade at- dress in women’s clothing. Given this history, tracted thousands of marchers July 29 along with passes gay Gai Jatra seemed to be a ready-made occasion for anti-gay protesters. The counterdemonstrators the Blue Diamond Society, the Nepalese sexual dings Austria carried banners calling gay people sick. and gender minority association, to stage Nepal’s The parade traveled from Independence protections inaugural pride march.” Park downtown to the Wohl Rose Park in front The parade will start at 2 p.m. on Durbar over insurance of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament. Thousands Montenegro passed a law banning anti- Marg in front of the former Royal Palace. of police officers protected the procession and LGBT discrimination July 28, fulfilling a require- discrimination arrested a few people who tried to disrupt the ment for European Union membership. festivities. The vote was 67-6 with 4 abstentions. Passage came despite opposition from the The European Court of Human Rights ruled Organizers said the march marked “the end Russian marriage of a year of mourning and the beginning of a year nation’s minister for human and minority rights, against Austria on July 22 for failure to recognize Ferhat Dinosha, who said the protections run a same-sex partnership as “family,” as required of activism in pursuit of LGBT rights and the eradication of discrimination and hate.” afoul of the “moral code of society.” case headed to by the European Convention on Human Rights. “We congratulate Montenegro with this In the case P.B. and J.S. v. Austria, the court Last Sept. 1, a masked man entered a youth- group meeting in the basement of Bar Noar, an important legislation and are happy to see that ruled 5-2 that Austria violated the convention by all countries in the Western Balkans but ... Mace- Euro Court excluding gays’ partners from health and accident LGBT youth organization in Tel Aviv, and shot to death the group’s leader, Nir Katz, and 16-year- donia (have) introduced comprehensive anti- insurance coverage. The exclusion violated the discrimination legislation providing protection A Russian lesbian couple sued in the convention’s Article 14, which prohibits discrim- old Liz Trobishi. Eleven others were injured, European Court of Human Rights on July 21 including two teens who were left permanently from discrimination on all six grounds, including ination, and Article 8, which extends a right to sexual orientation, required by the EU,” said over Russia’s refusal to register their Canadian respect for private and family life, the court said. disabled. The gunman remains at large. marriage. This year’s march had a long list of de- Lilit Poghosyan, policy and programs officer Austria ended such discrimination in 2007 for ILGA-Europe, the European Region of the Irina Fedotova and Irina Shipitko claim the but the case dated from before that time. mands, including coverage for gender-modi- denial violates the European Convention for the fication surgery under basic health insurance, International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and “The relationship of the applicants, a cohab- Intersex Association. Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental iting same-sex couple living in a stable de facto approval for men who have sex with men to

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16 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 Photo: Rankin ‘Milkshake’ singer Kelis opens up about her new dance disc, being a born-again Christian and gay dudes on the downlow

BY CHRIS AZZOPARDI For this album, you wanted to make from what I’ve read. More than Lady in live and let live. And that goes for pretty much something that reflected the music you Gaga? everything; it’s not just about sexual orientation, elis doesn’t take crap from any- were into at the time. What specifically (Laughs) I don’t know anything about her, sorry. but about everything else. I live my life a certain were you listening to? one. Not from closet cases. Not I have no idea. way and my friends may not agree with the way Kfrom PETA, which she chewed I wasn’t really listening to a lot of electro and I live, but they’re my friends. I don’t ever lie or out recently after they got on her case for dance; it was more so the fact that I travel a lot You grew up singing in church choirs. sugarcoat who I am and they don’t either, so we If your church knew you were talking to wearing fur. and everywhere I went I just felt like – it wasn’t get along fine. That so much about her – two Grammy even so much the music as it was the essence be- a gay publication right now what would nominations, the divorce, the arrest – is at hind it that resonated for me. And so that is what they think? Last year, you went on a Twitter tirade our fingertips makes the recording chame- propelled me in the direction I ended up going in. I don’t know if that’s really a clear question. about gay guys on the downlow. What leon feel less like a stranger and more like inspired that rant? Some churches obviously aren’t very ac- The gay community was all over you For me, I have no issues with what people are in a friend. And, when it comes to the gay cepting of gay people, so I’m wondering before, and now you’ve gone and done general; I’m just like, Be clear about it so that I community, you could call her that. She’s an all-dance record. Were you consider- if that was a conflict for you. know what and who I’m dealing with, because performed on the Pride circuit, and her new ing your gay following while making My honest answer: I’m a born-again Christian, the kind of person that I am, you know exactly album – the thumping electro-dance disc this album? so for me my personal beliefs are my beliefs. You who I am when you meet me. I’m not a big fan “Flesh Tone,” which dropped last month – is The one thing that’s pretty consistent is the fact have to live and let live. quite possibly the gayest thing she’s done of the secret undercover type (laughs). I think it’s that I’ve always had a really great gay community bad; I don’t like it. It’s terrible, actually. I think if since her breakout hit “Milkshake.” So you’re cool with gay people then, be- following. It’s never faltered or wavered. I’ve had you don’t know what your sexual orientation is Kelis spoke with us about the inspira- cause some born-again Christians aren’t? a really great support system. I don’t really have then you need to take time out and figure it out, tion behind her latest CD, believing in “live to cater to anybody. I just sort of do me – and I hate them! (Laughs) No, I mean, honestly, at but I don’t think you should trick people. That’s and let live” when it comes to her gay fans, everyone, at least people who already love me, the end of the day I have no heaven or hell for an issue for me. and why she thinks people shouldn’t lie continues to love on. anyone. And my personal beliefs are my personal about which way they swing. beliefs. I share them with my friends and the See Kelis, page 21 Allegedly you have a lot of gay friends people that are close to me, so I generally believe Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 17 18 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 Life PERFORMING

Famous female impersonator does gay icons during Windsor show

Frank Marino brings his famous female Majesty, the Queen,” and starring alongside impersonations, including Britney Spears, Ma- Divas Las Vegas Sandra Bullock in “Miss Congeniality 2.” donna and Bette Midler, to Canada at 9 p.m. Starring Frank In 2005, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Good- Aug. 7 in the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor man proclaimed Feb. 1 as “Frank Marino during his 75-minute show. Marino, in his role Marino Day.” Marino also received a Key to the City, as the “Divas Las Vegas” show’s emcee and 9 p.m. Aug. 7, Colosseum has a street named after him, Frank Marino star, changes between every act, bringing an at Caesars Windsor, $15 and up Drive, and is forever immortalized in the side- international whirlwind of couture to the stage www.caesarswindsor.com walks of the neon jungle with a star that bears with each spectacular entrance. his name on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame. Marino always knew he would become a “The ladder of success was even In 2009, Marino was named Las star, even as a small child growing up in New harder to climb wearing high heels!” Ma- Vegas’ “Entertainer of the Century,” and York. What he didn’t realize was that he’d rino said in a press release. after performing to over 10 million people, have to be dressed up in glittering Bob Mackie After 25 years as the star of “An he is Guinness Book worthy of having the gowns, and strapped into towering Manolo Evening at La Cage,” Marino is an ac- most performances on any Las Vegas stage. Blahnik stilettos. And that’s before he gets into complished author, newscaster, columnist For more information, visit www. his makeup, wigs and jewelry! and spokesperson, writing a bestseller, “His frankmarino.com.

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20 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 Life HEAR ME OUT by Chris Azzopardi M.I.A.’s latest misses the mark. Plus: Sheryl Crow’s soulful ‘Memphis’ Also Out

‘Jersey Shore Soundtrack’

If nothing else, this can be said for the trashy TV docu- series’ soundtrack: It does more pound- ing than its shows’ housemates. And if sex and cocktail chugging came with a music mix, this charged dance-club caboodle represents with 16 tracks, fea- turing Paul Oaken- fold’s “Pump it Up” and two Lil Jon jams. When the electro hipsters of LMFAO demand on “Get Crazy” that you flash your ta-tas, at least you feel like you’re in the right ridiculous place. M.I.A., ‘MAYA’ Sheryl Crow, ‘100 Miles from Memphis’

M.I.A. knows what it’s like to be different. Three albums in and the After beating cancer and heartbreak, Sheryl Crow’s seriously Arcade Fire, ‘The Suburbs’ native Sri Lanka digi-punk provocateur’s as trippy and surging as ready to soak up some sun. And wouldn’t you know it with these she was when 2008’s “Paper Planes” shot her into superstardom 12 tunes, almost all cut from carefree elation and distilled through “Neon Bible,” the – literally. That smash was fresh, and hip, and every bit deserving sweet rhythmic grooves that shadow her debut, “Tuesday Night indie fave’s last of high praise. Now she’s beating innovation into the very ground Music Club.” Already on the verge of a pop-rock breakup with album, was bleak she once built: more weapons, more power tools – a chainsaw, for the experimental, aptly titled “Detours,” released two and a half and brooding. Con- instance, that launches the first full track, “Steppin Up,” an oddly years before her frothy latest, Crow’s not just dipping her toes in tinuing to draw on muffled mix of ominous synths and kiddie sing-along lyrics. On different water now – she’s diving in headfirst. Justin Timberlake the drama and ro- “XXXO,” a slick pop song, she pulls herself out of the funk muck to joins her on the sexy “Sign Your Name,” one of three covers manticism of past play up her block-party appeal, ditching the futuristic clickity-clacks that comfortably sit among her Southern retro-soul originals, projects, their latest that suffocate so much of the superfluous album. Not a girl, not yet throwbacks to such trailblazers as Al Green, Dusty Springfield is remarkably in- a woman is M.I.A.’s other big flaw – she’s somewhere in between, and Stevie Wonder. Such newbies include the rollicking opener, side out. Sounding pushing self-conscious politics between nonsensical “rub-a-dub-dub” “Our Love is Fading,” the sunny “Peaceful Feeling” and the looser, hopeful and noises that contradict all she’s attempting to stand for. Too, songs like freeing “Long Road Home,” a down-by-the-river clapper. When liberating, songs “Teqkilla” and “Internet Connection” are ear-tiring repetitious and she changes pace with the slowie “Stop,” the moving ballad finds still play like novel- nails-on-chalkboard grating. She’s cocksure, and that’s fine, but that Crow gloriously reaching into her strained upper register. “Eye ettes with the band’s confidence needs backbone – blind noise, like that of “Born Free,” to Eye” is vaguely political, reggae-fueled filler that never finds trademark theatricality intact (some even elect club beats). It’s is as much a punishment for her as it is for us. She finds some grace, its footing, but her major misstep is a kinda-karaoke homage to another opus, ruminating on change, uncertainty and aging with thankfully, on refreshingly cleaner cuts, the dreamy “It Iz What It Iz” Michael Jackson with the closing cover “I Want You Back.” So the epic sound that made Arcade Fire so cool in the first place. and the island-swayed “It Takes a Muscle,” but new ideas halt when much of her seventh album is light and lovable, though, that it “Tell Me Why” hits, remolding “Paper Planes” into a chanty stomper. doesn’t even really matter. Grade: B+ Reach Chris Azzopardi at [email protected]. Provocative shouldn’t sound so desperate. Grade: C

® Kelis Continued from p. 17 “I’ve had girlfriends before where I’ve been like, ‘Umm, yeah, he’s totally gay!’ I know a gay man when I see one.” You weren’t dating a closeted gay guy, were you? I hope not! (Laughs) But I will say I’ve had Other interviews have mentioned that Whom were you emulating then when younger artists like Rihanna emulate you first launched your career? girlfriends before where I’ve been like, “Umm, you. yeah, he’s totally gay!” I know a gay man when From my youngest years, my mom was such a I see one. I’ve never brought that up. People ask me and so lady, so for me now, that’s how I maintain myself. my answer is that I’ve been doing this for over As far as artists go, I was a sponge, and I grew up Because your gay-dar is so good? 10 years now and the reality is that if someone with just jazz and gospel around me all the time. Honestly, they gravitate toward me. I really don’t came into the music business within the last 10 Then, as I got a little bit older, I started listening have to do anything. I’m 5-feet-10, I’m black, I years, and they’re probably a decade younger to anything from En Vogue to Nirvana. wear mini skirts and great shoes; it’s not brain than me, it’s pretty obvious that there’s going to What’s the most random fact about you surgery. be some influence there. The reason people ask me is because they obviously see something. I that no one else knows? In fact, you’ve been called a drag queen. never, ever out of my own volition bring it up, Everything about me, everyone around me knows All the time. Constantly. They wish! (Laughs) because I don’t even care enough to bring it up. it (laughs).

Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 21 Life A2 Antique Market offers unique finds

Thousands of collectibles and antiques from all over the world will display at the Ann Arbor Antiques Market Aug. 14 and 15.

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24 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 Life CURTAIN CALLS For all the latest professional theater news, log on to www.EncoreMichigan.com Hope’s ‘Ballyhoo’ does Uhry proud BY BRIDGETTE M. REDMAN REVIEW Alfred Uhry is a popular man in Michigan this summer. ‘The Last Night of The playwright who created a trilogy of shows about Jews in Atlanta, Georgia Ballyhoo’ has had all three works staged by profes- Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, sional theaters in the state this summer. DeWitt Theatre, 141 E. 12th St., Holland. First, Farmers Alley Theater in Kalamazoo Plays in repertory through Aug. 13. $8-$19. performed “Parade,” a musical exploring 616-395-7890. the arrest and lynching of a Northern www.hope.edu/hsrt Jewish man after the rape and murder of a young girl in an Atlanta pencil factory Kathleen Mary Mulligan and Hayley where he was supervisor. Then last week- Galbraith are the two widows, Boo and end weekend, Hope Summer Rep and the Reba, who both worry over their young Michigan Shakespeare Festival opened adult daughters Sunny and Lala (played with the other two legs of the trilogy: “The respectively by Abbe Tannenbaum and Cat Michael Haller and Abbe Tanenbaum in “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” and “Driving Stephani) while being supported by Boo’s Last Night of Ballyhoo.” Photo: HSRT Miss Daisy.” brother, Adolph (Chip Duford). “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” takes This play is a favorite of community lyhoo” are revealed. This is a domestic place nearly 40 years after the musical, on theaters, given its limited set requirements comedy with a serious undertone. It is the eve of the “Gone with the Wind” pre- and straightforward story. However, in the a show that demands spot-on accents, a miere in 1939. Uhry presents seven Jewish hands of a professional company such as demand handled quite ably by this cast. characters, most of whom are obliviously Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, the suffering from an identity crisis. many subtleties and challenges of “Bal- A squirrelly comedy at Planet Ant Theatre BY DONALD V. CALAMIA REVIEW Twice a year improv troupes from all over Southeast Michigan come together ‘Herstory Repeats at Planet Ant Theatre for “Colony Fest,” an almost week-long battle to determine Herself: A trilogy which group earns the privilege of writ- in 3-D’ ing and starring in a late night original Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Ave., comedy under the watchful eye of an Hamtramck. A Late Night show. 9 p.m. industry veteran. After slamming down its Friday-Saturday through Aug. 14. $10. rivals, Pillow Fight won the 2010 Winter 313-365-4948. Improv Festival and teamed with Second www.planetant.com City alumnus Shawn Handlon to create Jessica McCartney, Maria Monkaba and Carrie “Herstory Repeats Herself: A trilogy in members Dana (Jess McCartney), Crystal Lynn Hall in “Herstory Repeats Herself: A trilogy in 3-D” that officially opened July 30. And (Maria Monkaba) and Kris (Carrie Hall) 3-D” at Planet Ant Theatre. Photo: Shawn Handlon the result is a squirrelly, time-spanning are about to go on stage for what could comedy that asks the questions: If you be their career-defining concert, Dana their lives are at their bleakest, a wish could go back in time and change one very encourages the group to shoot heroin just returns them to that fateful moment when specific moment in your life, would you? before the concert is to begin. “Don’t a different decision takes their lives down And if you did, would the result be any you want to know what beauty smells a totally divergent path. better than what life has already dealt you? like?” she devilishly says to influence her Be careful what you wish for! Girl band Beautiful Triangle does hesitant friends. The decision they make just that - not once, but twice. As band reverberates for years to come. And when Radio show tickles ears, delights eyes romantic lead, Skip Montgomery. BY BRIDGETTE M. REDMAN REVIEW The four classic shows are “My Friend The Capital TheatreWorks proved ‘1940s Radio Irma,” a comedy by Cy Howard; “The that a radio show can be as pleasing to the Bickersons,” another comedy by Phillip eyes as it is to the ears. Variety Show’ Rapp; “The Mother in Law,” a creepy The “1940s Radio Variety Show” Capital TheaterWorks at The Ledges Twilight Show flavored piece by Arch combines four radio show classics with pe- Playhouse, 133 Fitzgerald Park Dr., Grand Oboler, and “Dick Kent, Private Eye,” a riod commercials, singing and a delightful Ledge. Friday-Sunday through Aug. 8. Free; noir detective story by Rich Davis. “My soap opera-style story between the radio donations suggested. 517-944-0221. Friend Irma” was from a series that ran show actors that makes the evening far www.capitaltheaterworks.org on CBS radio from 1947 to 1954 and later more of a traditional play than the variety spawned two films and a television series. show title might lead one to believe. Works’ co-founder Tanya Burnham, hasn’t “The Bickersons” was a series that ran from Vaguely reminiscent of Joseph Zettel- returned to the studio since the rehearsal 1946 to 1951 starring Don Ameche and maier’s “It Came From Mars,” the play and Lenny Merkin (Michael J. Mahoney) Frances Langford as the constantly feuding begins on a hot summer night in “downtown and Lillian White (Katie Denyes) set up the John and Blanche Bickerson. Midtown, USA” at the WHUU studios right plot for the off-air drama in which three of before a weekly variety show starts. The the radio staff actresses are all vying for the torch singer, played by Capital Theatre-

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Into the Woods, 7 p.m. A summer Live Nation “Kid Rock” Tickets: $30.50- DANCE garden party and fundraiser for Lambda 52.50. DTE Energy Music Theatre, 7774 MotorCity Casino “Ballroom with a Twist” Legal. Tickets: $125 general admission, Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. 7 p.m. Aug. Starring Gilles Marini and Mario Lopez, EDITOR’S PICK $250 VIP. Lambda Legal, 14758 Log 13, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Aug. 15. with costumes, music and breathtaking Cabin Road, Three Oaks. www.palacenet.com performances. Tickets: $42-75. Sound Board www.lambdalegal.org/intothewoods For the second year in a row, Royal Live Nation “The Black Keys” Tickets: Theater, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. 8 Oak business Five15 Media, Mojo and Summer Drag Queen Bingo, 8 p.m. A $27.50. The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward p.m. Aug. 14. www.motorcitycasino.com summer of bingo with guest hostesses, Ave., Detroit. 8 p.m. Aug. 14. More will be hosting a solo exhibition hilarious antics and more. Reservations www.livenation.com from metro Detroit low-brow artist welcome. Five15, 515 S. Washington, Royal Oak. 248-515-2551. www.five15.net MotorCity Casino “Tears for Fears” A FESTIVALS Heather Hansma. A Bun a Day will performance by the 1980s performers of Buy Michigan Now “Buy Michigan Now premiere with a reception at 7-10 p.m. hit songs “Shout” and “Everybody Wants Festival” Entertainment, goods, fashion Aug. 13. to Rule the World.” Tickets: $32-42. show, health fair, sidewalk sales and more Sound Board Theater, 2901 Grand River – all Michigan-based! Free. Downtown, Building off of last October’s Bunder- Ave., Detroit. 8 p.m. Aug. 12. Northville. 10 a.m. Aug. 6, 10 a.m. Aug. 7, land exhibition, A Bun a Day will also www.motorcitycasino.com 12 p.m. Aug. 8. buymichigannow.com showcase pieces from Hansma’s “Puff Mount Clemens Downtown Development MSU Museum “Great Lakes Folk Bun” characters series – an egg-shaped MUSIC & Authority “Sun Messengers” Free. Part of Festival” A three-day celebration of the Bud Light Riversight and Sound Series. music, arts and more, benefiting the MSU rabbit-like creature. Puff Buns are usu- Clinton Riverfront Park, Mount Clemens. Museum. Downtown, East Lansing. 6 ally seen participating in some form 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5. 586-469-4168. p.m. Aug. 13, 12 p.m. Aug. 14, 12 p.m. of pop culture parody, and A Bun a MORE www.downtownmountclemens.com Aug. 15. www.greatlakesfolkfestival.net Day is no different. Painted, bundastic CONCERTS “Barenaked Ladies” With special guests The Fen “FenFest” A night of peace, depictions of old-school computer game Caesars Windsor “Clay Aiken” The Kris Allen and Angel Taylor. Tickets: poetry and music. Includes performances SkiFree, Detroit’s Paczki Day and even Timeless Tour, with special guest Ruben $28-48. DTE Energy Music Theatre, 7774 by Ferron, Bitch, Tret Fure, Nervous but Studdard. Tickets starting at $29. Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. 7 p.m. Aug. Excited and more. Tickets: $20 suggested a pro-gay marriage Puff Bun painting Caesars Windsor Casino, 377 Riverside 10. www.palacenet.com donation with camping/rooms available. The Fen, 53683 Pulver Road, Three Rivers. will all be part of the show. Drive, Windsor. 9 p.m. Aug. 5. Palace Sports and Entertainment www.caesarswindsor.com 12 p.m. Aug. 14. www.ferrononline.com For more information on the exhibition, “Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant” A concert with the Christian music stars. “Dancin’ On The visit www.five15.net, or call 248-515- City of Farmington Hills “Farmington The Heidelberg Project Community Chorus” A performance by the Tickets: $10-35. DTE Energy Music Street Festival” A free festival with music, 2551. To see more of Hansma’s work, choir of over 80 members, performing a Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. performances, activities and more. 3600 visit www.hansmaillustration.com. mix of pop, jazz and classical vocals. Free. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8. www.palacenet.com block of Heidelberg and Elba, Detroit. 12 p.m. Aug. 14. http://heidelberg.org Heritage Park, Farmington Hills. 7 p.m. Palace Sports and Entertainment Aug. 12. 248-473-1848. “Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival” City of Farmington Hills “Austin Scott” An all-day concert, featuring Korn and A performance by the country music Rob Zombie. Tickets: $25-59.50. DTE FILM & VIDEO artist and Michigan native. Free. Heritage Energy Music Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw Friends of the Penn “The Wizard of Oz” Park, Farmington Hills. 7 p.m. Aug. 5. Road, Clarkston. 2 p.m. Aug. 6. www. Part of the Summer Cinema Matinee series. 248-473-1848. palacenet.com Tickets: $3. Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth. 1 p.m. Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Aug. Kerrytown Concert House “Caleb Curtis Palace Sports and Entertainment 5. 734-453-0870. www.penntheatre.com Quartet” A concert of acoustic jazz. Tickets: “Shinedown” The Carnival of Madness $5-25. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Tour, with special guests Chevelle, Puddle Friends of the Penn “American Tail 2: Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. 4 p.m. Aug. 8. 734- of Mudd and Sevendust. Tickets: $20- Fievel Goes West” Part of the Summer 769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com 42.50. DTE Energy Music Theatre, 7774 Cinema Matinee series. Tickets: $3. Penn Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. 5 p.m. Aug. 7. Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth. 1 Chorus Auditions, 6 p.m. Call for Kerrytown Concert House “Gaida” A Saturday, Aug. 7 www.palacenet.com p.m. Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Aug. 12. 734-453- simple voice check. Sing Out Detroit is concert of innovative interpretations of 0870. www.penntheatre.com Essex County Wine Tour, 10:30 a.m. looking for 15 new members. Must call Arabic classic and folk songs. Tickets: Palace Sports and Entertainment Tour visits three wineries and drops off at to make appointment! Sing Out Detroit, $10-30. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 “Maroon 5” With special guests Owl City Michigan Theater “On the Waterfront” OUTINGS the Riverfront Plaza. Tickets: $35. Hosted and V.V. Brown. Tickets: $25-46.50. DTE Royal Oak. 248-943-2411. linda@ N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. 7 p.m. Aug. 14, Part of the Summer Classic Movie Series. Thursday, Aug. 5 by Windsor Pride. Riverfront Festival singoutdetroit.com. www.singoutdetroit. 9 p.m. Aug. 14. 734-769-2999. Energy Music Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw Tickets: $9 adults, $7 students, seniors Plaza, Windsor. www.windsorpride.com com Road, Clarkston. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival, 9 www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com and veterans. Michigan Theater, 603 E. www.palacenet.com Liberty, Ann Arbor. 1:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 7 a.m. A week-long celebration of music, Paint with Pride BBQ, 12 p.m. An event Kerrytown Concert House “Jack Wright p.m. Aug. 10. www.michtheater.org art, film and community for women only. where families can create art about what Thursday, Aug. 12 and Bob Marsh” Performing with the Palace Sports and Entertainment Ticket prices vary. Michfest, Wahalla. Pride means to them. Riverfront Festival Meet ‘n Greet, 7 p.m. The 20 Saturnian Chamber Ensemble. Tickets: “Kenny G” A performance by the Grammy Michigan Theater “The Wizard of Oz” A www.michfest.com Plaza, Windsor. www.windsorpride.com Somethings, welcoming LGBT people $5-25. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Award-winning saxophonist. Tickets: sing-along, part of the Summer Classic and allies ages 18-33. A meeting $10-48.50. DTE Energy Music Theatre, Pride Bowling Night, 6:30 p.m. A Saturday Summer Sizzle Dance Party, Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Aug. 13. 734- Movie Series. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 with light snacks and dinner to follow. 7774 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. 7:30 night for the whole family, with prizes, 8 p.m. Featuring world-renowned DJ 769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com students, seniors and veterans. Michigan Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, p.m. Aug. 11. www.palacenet.com food, drink specials and free bowling. Jamal and DJ Lynda Carter, Bella and Theater, 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. 1:30 p.m. Ferndale. www.the20somethings.org Hosted by Windsor Pride. Rose Bowl her go-go dancers, and special Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Aug. 17. michtheater.org Lanes, 2482 Dougall Ave., Windsor. performances by International Drag Twisted Gay Speed Dating, 7:30 p.m. windsorpride.com Super Star Sofonda Cox. Hosted by A new twist on speed dating. Under Windsor Pride. Riverfront Festival Plaza, 35 Aug. 5, over 35 Aug. 12, all ages Closet, 8 p.m. Shaun and Jay spend find Windsor. www.windsorpride.com Aug. 26. Lesbian and straight nights surprising secrets in their deceased friend’s coming in September! Admission: $12 closet, but not nearly as many as this couple Closet, 8 p.m. Shaun and Jay spend in advance, $15 at the door. Five15, 515 has been hiding from each other. Tickets find surprising secrets in their deceased MotorCity Casino will bring celebs S. Washington, Royal Oak. 248-515-2551. $5-20, with funds benefiting Windsor Pride. friend’s closet, but not nearly as many EDITOR’S PICK of the dance world to its Sound Board www.five15.net Mackenzie Hall, 3722 Sandwich Street, as this couple has been hiding from Theater at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 for the first Windsor. www.windsorpride.com each other. Tickets $5-20, with funds UAW Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. A night of time ever in Detroit with Ballroom with benefiting Windsor Pride. Mackenzie music celebrating AJ’s birthday and the Friday, Aug. 6 Hall, 3722 Sandwich Street, Windsor. Assembly Line Concert. AJ’s Music Cafe, a Twist. www.windsorpride.com 240 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m. Bisexual social The evening will be hosted by Mario group. All are welcome. Washtenaw www.ajsmusiccafe.com Rainbow Action Project, 319 Braun Sunday, Aug. 8 Lopez of “Dancing with the Stars” Court, Ann Arbor. 734-678-2478. MCC Church Service, 10 a.m. An Friday, Aug. 13 fame and starring DWTS’s Gilles [email protected] outdoor Pride worship celebration Transgender and Ally Symposium, 9 Marini (also of “Sex and the City” of diversity and faith. Hosted by the a.m. A two-day symposium with over 70 Womyn’s Film Night, 7 p.m. “Double fame) and Louis Van Amstel, director Metropolitan Community Church of workshops, plus keynote speaker Bear Dare” Professional stuntwomen Jeannie Windsor. Riverfront Festival Plaza, Bergman. Trans Ohio, Columbus. and choreographer of Ballroom with Epper and Zoe Bell struggle to find Windsor. www.windsorpride.com http://transohio2010.wordpress.com a Twist and a DWTS choreographer roles – and respect – in male-dominated Hollywood. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Pride Parade, 12 p.m. The annual A Bun a Day, 7 p.m. A solo exhibition by and performer. To top it off, Ballroom Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105. diversity parade through downtown illustrator Heather Hansma. Five15, 515 with a Twist will also include guest www.goaffirmations.org Windsor with floats, community leaders S. Washington, Royal Oak. 248-515- appearances by performers from “So and more. Oullette Avenue, Windsor. 2551. www.five15.net Closet, 8 p.m. Shaun and Jay spend www.windsorpride.com You Think You Can Dance,” “American find surprising secrets in their deceased Womyn’s Film Night, 7 p.m. “I Can’t Idol” and “High School Musical.” friend’s closet, but not nearly as many Pride Day, 1 p.m. Food, drinks, vendors, Think Straight” While preparing for her as this couple has been hiding from youth activities and live entertainment wedding, Tala meets Leyla, and Tala Looking to get involved as more each other. Tickets $5-20, with funds celebrating Pride. Hosted by Windsor must decide whether to stay true to her than an audience member? There benefiting Windsor Pride. Mackenzie Hall, Pride. Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor. culture or to her heart. Affirmations, 3722 Sandwich Street, Windsor. www.windsorpride.com 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 248- will be a special opportunity for VIP www.windsorpride.com 398-7105. www.goaffirmations.org ticketholders to dance with the cast, and Comedy Night Out, 8 p.m. With Richard Tuesday, Aug. 10 a competition for local dancers. Ryder, Dana Goldberg and Sabrina Adult Bible Class, 6 p.m. A humorous Saturday, Aug. 14 Matthews. Tickets start at $25. Hosted class on biblical events and how they Trans Pride in the Park, 12 p.m. The Tickets range from $42-75 for the by Windsor Pride. Riverfront Festival apply to our own lives. Light meals annual event celebrating Michigan’s event. To learn more, visit Plaza, Windsor. www.windsorpride.com served. Free. Unity Church of Rochester, trans community. Transgender Michigan, www.motorcitycasino.com. 1038 Harding Ave., Rochester Hills. 248- Ferndale. www.transgendermichigan.org 656-0120. unitychurchofrochester.com

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OTHER Five Course Love $18-$24. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam Rd., Williamston. “Hustle Charles H. Wright Museum Through Aug. 15. 517-655-7469. for History” Hustle lessons, taught by www.williamstontheatre.org Seventy-six trombones march into the local instructors. Free for members, $7 Warren Community Center beginning for non-members. Charles H. Wright Fridays and Saturdays at Go Comedy! Museum, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit. $15 per show; “Dark Matter” is free. Go Aug. 6 as Meredith Willson’s “The Mu- Aug. 1 - Aug. 29. 313-494-5800. Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 E. Nine sic Man” takes the stage at 5460 Arden www.charleshwrightmuseum.org Mile Rd., Ferndale. 248-327-0575. in Warren. www.gocomedy.net MotorCity Casino “Cars and Coffee Detroit” A gathering for auto enthusiasts Henry V $12. Pigeon Creek Shakespeare “This is a really fun, well-known musi- with hotrods, concept cars, motorcycles Company, Dog Story Theater, 1115 Taylor cal that fits our needs for a cast of infi- and more. Free. MotorCity Casino parking Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. Aug. 12-15. nite size,” says Greg Trzaskoma, artistic garage, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. 8 www.dogstorytheater.com director of the Warren Civic Theatre, a.m. June 12, 8 a.m. July 10, 8 a.m. Aug. 14. www.candcdetroit.com Herstory Repeats Herself: A Trilogy in who is coordinating more than 300 3-D A Late Night show. $10. Planet Ant actors, singers, dancers, stage hands, Teacher’s Pet “Kamp K9” Dogs and kids Theatre, 2357 Caniff Ave., Hamtramck. learning together, a summer camp for Through Aug. 14. 313-365-4948. musicians and theater artists. “We’ve kids in grades 6-9 with animal-related www.planetant.com never done a show of this size in this activities. Registration: $99. Bloomer theater. It’s a real challenge to see how State Park, Rochester Hills. Aug. 9 - I Do! I Do! Plays in rotating repertory. Aug. 13. 248-930-2909. $10-$26. Hope Summer Repertory we’ll all fit. One thing’s for sure: We’ll Theatre, Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E. 8th be bringing our summer musical right St., Holland. Through Aug. 10. 616-395- 7890. www.hope.edu/hsrt into the audiences’ laps!” SHOWS Opera at The Acorn $25. The Acorn Theater, Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday Palace Sports and Entertainment “The 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks. 8 p.m. Aug. and Saturday Aug. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and 2 Daily Show and Friends” Featuring Rory 7. 269-756-3879. www.acorntheater.com Albanese, Rob Riggle, Adam Lowitt and p.m. Sundays, Aug. 8 and 15. A special Wyatt Cenac from the popular Comedy Phantom $17. 8th Wonder Theatre, The $5 matinee will be held for students and Central television show. Tickets: $19.50- Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 seniors at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. 29.50. Meadow Brook Music Festival, Cherry Hill Rd., Canton. Aug. 6-15. 734- 3554 E. Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills. 8 394-5460. www.8thwondertheatre.com Reserved ticket prices for all other p.m. Aug. 13. www.palacenet.com Rock & Roll Meets Grand Illusion shows range from $3-$12. Call 586- $10-$50. Mirage Hall, 16980 18 Mile Rd., 268-8400 for ticket reservations. Clinton Township. Aug. 13. 586-752-2119. EDITOR’S PICK aaronbalcomillusion.eventbrite.com Romeo & Juliet Plays in repertory. $15-$35. Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Michael Baughman Theatre on the campus of THEATER Jackson Community College, 2111 Emmons Rd., Jackson. Through Aug. 8. 517-998- THEATER FOR YOUNG Detroit Institute of Arts “Through Saginaw Valley State University, PROFESSIONAL 3673. michiganshakespearefestival.com AUDIENCES African Eyes” The European in African Art, Saginaw. July 3 - Sep. 18. 989-964- 101 Years of Broadway $22.50 reserved, Abracadabra Magic Show $7. Tibbits 1500 to present. Museum admission: $12 7096. www.marshallfredericks.org $15 general. Meadow Brook Music Sundays at Go Comedy! $10 for the adults, $6 youth. Detroit Institute of Arts, Summer Theatre, 14 S. Hanchett St., ART’N’ MSU Museum “Sticks, Strings and Festival, 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester evening. Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. April 11 - 261 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale. 248- Coldwater. Through Aug. 7. 517-278- Shadows” A collection of puppets of Hills. 8 p.m. Aug. 14. 1-800-745-3000. 6029. www.tibbits.org Aug. 8. 313-833-7900. www.dia.org www.meadowbrookmusic.com 327-0575. www.gocomedy.net Asia. Runs through Nov. 7. MSU Museum, Kids Day on Broadway $17.50 Gallery Project “Faux Real” Free. The Michigan State University, East Lansing. 1940’s Radio Variety Show Free! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling AROUND Gallery Project, 215 S. Fourth Ave., Ann 517-432-1472. http://museum.msu.edu reserved, $10 general. Meadow Brook Capital TheaterWorks, The Ledges Bee $20-$26. Tibbits Summer Theatre, ART & ARCHITECTURE Arbor. July 28 - Sep. 5. 734-997-7012. 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater. Aug. 5-14. Music Festival, 3554 Walton Blvd., River’s Edge Gallery “Balancing Act” A Playhouse, 133 Fitzgerald Park Dr., Grand Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and www.thegalleryproject.com 517-278-6029. www.tibbits.org Rochester Hills. 2 p.m. Aug. 14. 1-800- two-person show of paintings by Audrey Ledge. Through Aug. 8. 517-944-0221. 745-3000. www.meadowbrookmusic. Art “The Art of the Brick” An exhibition www.capitaltheaterworks.org Holocaust Memorial Center “Icons Poncracz and Ryan G. Hill. River’s Edge The Comedy of Errors Plays in repertory. com with a range of sculptures created from of Loss” The artwork of Samuel Bak. Gallery, 3024 Biddle, Wyandotte. June 19 A Cougar Named Florence Show $15-$35. Michigan Shakespeare Festival, LEGO blocks. Midland Center for the Arts, Zekelman Family Campus, 28123 - Aug. 13. www.artattheedge.com Michael Baughman Theatre on the A Midsummer Night’s Dream $8; $15 1801 W. St. Andrews, Midland. June 12 - only $15. Van Buren Street Theatre, per family. Motor City Youth Theatre, Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. 701 N. Van Buren St., Bay City. Through campus of Jackson Community College, Sep. 2. 989-631-8250. www.mcfta.org May 23 - Aug. 13. 248-553-2400. Riverside Arts Center “Ypsi Project” 2111 Emmons Rd., Jackson. Through Grantland Street Playhouse, 27555 Photos of Ypsilanti citizens by Erica Aug. 14. 989-893-9399. Arab American National Museum www.holocaustcenter.org Aug. 7. 517-998-3673. Grantland, Livonia. Aug. 6-8. 313-535- Hampton. Opening reception held 5-7 www.vanburenstreettheatre.com “Noble Jewels” North African jewelry www.michiganshakespearefestival.com 8962. www.mcyt.org Kalamazoo Institute of Arts “Flowers p.m. Aug. 7. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. A Year With Frog and Toad A family- and photography from the Xavier in Art” Selections from the KIA collection Huron, Ypsilanti. Aug. 5 - Aug. 27. 734- The Great American Trailer Park Musical Peter Pan $7 adult, $5 17 and under. Guerrand-Hermes Collection. Museum friendly special event; plays in repertory. All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre, featuring the beauty of flowers. Free. 480-2787. www.riversidearts.org $20-$26 adult; $10 ages 18 and under. $25. Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers admission: $6 adults, $3 students, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park, Alley, Kalamazoo. Through Aug. 8. 269-343- Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot seniors and children. Arab American Sherry Washington Gallery Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, Rd., East Lansing. Through Aug. 7. 517- Kalamazoo. May 29 - Sep. 12. 269-349- Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E. 8th St., 2727. www.farmersalleytheatre.com National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave., 7775. www.kiarts.org “Summer Solstice X” An exhibition of 333-2580, ext. 0. www,cityofeastlansing. Dearborn. May 1 - Aug. 8. 313-582-2266. paintings, drawings and sculpture by Holland. 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Broadway Onstage Live Theatre, 21517 Rd., Royal Oak. Through Aug. 8. sculpture. Opening reception held 6-9 Adoption Day” Featuring “Annie Bananie seniors, $11 youth. The Henry Ford Aug. 5-21. www.boxfestdetroit.com Kelly Rd., Eastpointe. Through Aug. 21. www.waterworkstheatre.com p.m. Aug. 6. Basement 414, 414 E. My Forever Home” illustrator Anne Farley Museum, 20900 Oakwood, Dearborn. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Aug. 6 - Sep. 4. Gaines. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 June 19 - Sep. 19. 313-982-6001. Busytown the Musical Performs in 586-771-6333. broadwayonstage.com The Neverending Story $14-$16 http://b414.org S. Park, Kalamazoo. 11 a.m. Aug. 7. 269- www.thehenryford.org repertory. $10. Hope Summer Repertory The Sound of Music Previews Aug. 5. adult, $12-$14 children. Flint Youth 349-7775. www.kiarts.org Theatre, DeWitt Center Studio Theatre, $28. The Encore Musical Theatre, 3126 Theatre, 1220 E. Kearsley St., Flint. 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Got problems? Send letters to: “Dear Jody,” C/O Between The Lines, 11920 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48150. E-mail her at [email protected] Cheating with a vengeance “Carrie” and I have been together for eight So, that’s how things have been going since this partner. She was supposed to be a friend. Now I feel you having an affair with Dee? How will you feel Q:years. We started out monogamous in our big decision by Carrie. I didn’t tell my friends as I betrayed by both Carrie and Shawna. about yourself having an affair with Dee? Do you relationship – that’s what we agreed to. Two years know that they would think me foolish, and Carrie Yesterday, I decided to call “Dee” (Shawna’s really want to use Dee, in that way, in order to get ago, Carrie told me that she wanted to bring others said that she’d be discreet. She promised that she partner) and invite her to lunch so I could tell her back at Carrie? And finally, how happy have you into our relationship; well, actually, not bring in, wouldn’t get involved with any of my/our friends. what’s going on between Carrie and Shawna. On my been since this new arrangement with Carrie? more like have girlfriends for sex on the side. I didn’t I found out a couple weeks ago that Carrie was way to lunch, I got this idea that it would serve both Carrie has gotten you to agree to conditions like that idea at all, but it came down to accepting involved with “Shawna.” Shawna and her partner Carrie and Shawna right if Dee and I had an affair. in your relationship that you don’t like; and then, this arrangement to keep Carrie or watch her go out are friends of ours! This wasn’t in the deal! It’s been At lunch with Dee, I ended up not telling her about she’s disrespected you by getting involved with the door. I chose to accept it because Carrie said hard enough on me as it is, but now to find out that Shawna and Carrie, but sort of flirted with Dee a bit. friends. You are paying a big emotional price for that she still wanted me to be her “primary”; she Carrie has gotten involved with a friend has been so When the lunch was over, we made arrangements for something you don’t want and wasn’t in your original just wanted some action on the side. She said that upsetting. I feel so betrayed. Because of my love for lunch at a future date. agreement. having some variety in her life would help her stay Carrie, I stuck by her even though I didn’t like her I really just want a monogamous relationship You and Carrie obviously have different ideas in our relationship. having affairs – and didn’t participate myself. But in life. My heart is not into having people on the of what you want in a relationship. I’m thinking it’s So, that’s been our arrangement and it wasn’t now, it’s like she’s trying to really humiliate me. side, but I’m debating just doing it once – with Dee time to reconsider your devotion to Carrie. going that bad, I guess. It seemed like just giving (Carrie doesn’t know that I know about Shawna.) – to wake Carrie up to how it hurts the other person. her the permission to do this made her happy, and I I’ve been stewing about this ever since I found Do you think that would work if I had a fling Jody Valley spent 12 years as a clinical social didn’t lose that much time with her. But emotionally out. I’ve thought about everything from leaving with Dee? worker. She worked with the LGBT community both as a counselor and a workshop leader in the areas speaking, I feel she’s not been there for me, like she Carrie to going to find a woman on my own to show Tit for Tat of coming out, self-esteem and relationship issues. used to be. Even though Carrie said that I could do Carrie how it feels. Reach Jody at [email protected]. The the same thing, I have never been interested in having Then, I got to thinking about how horrible it Here are a few questions for you to consider: “Dear Jody” column appears weekly. someone on the side. was of Shawna to do this to me – as well as to her A:How would you feel if Carrie was OK with

THE OUTFIELD by Dan Woog GLAD all over sports Howard Cosell once called sports “the toy on “basic rights” like housing and relationships. ed the comments or actions were sexual in nature. Klein calls sports one of homophobia’s final department of human life.” So why would an Sports “didn’t rise to the top of the priority list,” he In the case of a coach, charges could be frontiers. “In our efforts to address various areas LGBT legal organization – one whose mission admits. “We weren’t even thinking about them.” brought under “hostile environment” workplace of society, the LGBT rights movement in general is challenging barriers in areas like marriage, Now they are. laws. has paid scant attention to athletics. Some of the military and the workplace – worry about “Athletes are being forced out of sports, or Of course, none of this is a slam dunk. that may come from a bit of ambivalence in our toys like softball, and toy chests like gym class? kicked off teams, for being gay,” Brown says. “And “It’s hard to find people who are willing to country about the world of sports.” Because sports is “a social institution writ coaches are being fired, or prevented from being sue, and have a legitimate case,” Klein says. “We Some comes from ignorance. “I came out large – one from which LGBT people are still hired, because of their sexuality or gender identity.” can’t just snap our fingers and find the right case.” in 1979,” Klein says. “I didn’t think gay people largely excluded.” That’s the view of Ben Klein, Taking a lawyerly approach, GLAD realized To bring a harassment claim, someone must were athletes. But we can’t address barriers in and he should know. He’s an attorney with Gay & it needed to assess the situation before rushing report it – for example, pervasive slurs or bully- society without talking about sports.” Lesbian Advocates & Defender – a Boston-based to court. Last fall, the organization developed a ing – to someone in a school or workplace. Then, Despite varying levels of knowledge about legal rights organization dedicated to ending survey aimed at athletes, coaches, sports-related school officials or employers have to ignore it. – and interest in – sports, GLAD staffers have discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV employees and casual recreation users. The goal Such reporting is rare, Klein says. “People embraced Klein and Brown’s efforts. “People status, and gender identity and expression. was to understand their experiences – positive don’t feel comfortable talking about it; they don’t here are really excited,” says Klein. “They un- Klein works with litigation assistant Jamal and negative – in athletics. know who to report it to, or they don’t think it derstand the principles behind this.” Brown on GLAD’s Homophobia in Sports proj- The most common finding, according to will be addressed even if they do say something.” Brown brings special cachet to the cause. ect. Now in its initial, fact-finding phase, the proj- Klein, was “the prevalence of homophobic slurs.” Part of GLAD’s mission, Klein says, is A track star at Ivy League Dartmouth College, ect hopes to use the courts to bring about equal Whether malicious or merely careless, the com- to educate LGBT people, school officials and Klein calls him “our resident athlete. He has in- rights for gay people – just as it’s done in areas ments made in locker rooms and on playing fields employers that they must create an environment valuable insights into the sports world. Me – I’m such as AIDS law, immigration and education. make LGBT people uncomfortable, wary of in which anti-gay harassment can be reported – just an aging recreational athlete.” “GLAD works to ensure equal access to a coming out – even causing them to leave teams. and publicize a process for doing so. Lawsuits But one with a law degree – and a pas- variety of institutions,” Klein says. “But with the But is an unwelcoming environment actu- are a last resort. sion for equal rights, wherever injustice lurks. exception of the National Council for Lesbian ally illegal? The surveys have not yet reached a broad Rights, sports has not been given the attention it “If there is a clear-cut situation in an edu- spectrum of gays and lesbians. “It’s hard to find Dan Woog is a journalist, educator, soccer coach, needs. It’s the one area in which it’s still largely cational setting – in a state with an anti-discrim- people having the most significant problems,” gay activist, and author of the “Jocks” series of acceptable to engage in anti-gay epithets and ination law that includes sexual orientation – we Klein says. “They may be less connected to groups harassment.” could bring a case,” Klein replies. we’re targeting, or they feel isolated because of books on gay male athletes. Visit his website at For the last 20 years, Klein says, LGBT In a state without a gay-rights statute, a case what’s happened to them.” (Anyone wishing to fill www.danwoog.com. He can be reached care of organizations – his and others – have focused could be filed charging sexual harassment – provid- out the survey can find it at www.glad.org/sports.) this publication or at [email protected].

28 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 Rear View HOROSCOPES by Jack Fertig Keep it legal, Pisces!

Venus entering Libra will line up with Saturn (think of Margaret Dumont) then aspects Mars, Uranus, Jupiter and Capricorn (enter the Marx Brothers!). You can maintain dignity only by relinquishing control. Your first brilliant idea will need a lot of work.

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): SCORPIO (October 23 – No- If you must be in charge, chal- vember 21): For the sake of your lenge yourself at work and forget health you may have to reveal about control issues at home. some deep, dark secrets. Profes- Make a special effort to listen sionals should be trusted so they to your partner. Allowing each can serve you properly. Friends other some space will make it should be trustworthy, but don’t easier to share much more. always count on that!

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): SAGITTARIUS (November 22 Moderate your sugar intake! – December 20): Your efforts to Too many sweets can be very socialize can get a little heavy- dangerous now. Focus on health handed. Looking steady, solid issues and set moderate, realistic and reliable is attractive, but goals in exercise. But you need can be overdone. Get deep and something wild and different, serious with people who already so explore new approaches to know you. Their insight is better staying fit. for your problems, anyway.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): CAPRICORN (December Your playful invitations may be 21 – January 19): Charm will too intense. Friends who already get you ahead, but acting too know you well can help you to quickly on spontaneous flashes get the tone you want. The less of “brilliance” could cause your you like what they say, the more career to go down in flames. you should shut up and listen. With careful consideration those sudden bursts of inspiration CANCER (June 21- July 22): might be honed into something The purpose of work is to have a truly momentous. happier home life, so isn’t home ultimately more important? AQUARIUS (January 20 – Domestic calm and stability February 18): For a good men- may take some effort, but it is tal challenge, start by shutting up necessary to help you weather and listening. If that’s too much, big changes that can radically offer questions instead of argu- affect your career. ments. Opening your mouth will reveal more than you intend so LEO (July 23 – August 22): be very careful with whom you Efforts to be witty and mildly do that around. provocative are likely to explode into huge imbroglios. Focus PISCES (February 19 – March your mind on being factual, 19): Love, or a juicy facsimile, self-critical and open-minded. can be found in another genera- Relations at your workplace tion. A decade or two older or hinge absolutely on staying on younger is fine; just keep it legal! that track! Rude surprises are too likely. The less you like advice from VIRGO (August 23 – Septem- friends, the more you should ber 22): Take control of your listen. Following it remains finances. A big change in your optional. banking and/or insurance should be to your advantage – if you Jack Fertig, a professional astrol- think way ahead before taking oger since 1977, is available for big steps, and watch out for pitfalls. Be smart and attentive personal and business consulta- and you should come out ahead. tions in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can LIBRA (September 23 – Octo- be reached at 415-864-8302, ber 22): Relationships are espe- through his website at www. cially challenging, but remember starjack.com, and by e-mail at the fulcrum for balancing them [email protected]. is in your home. It may be all about compromise, but stay true to yourself and your own prin- ciples. Challenge your partner to be at least half as adaptive as you are.

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Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 31 Rear View COCKTAIL CHATTER by Ed Sikov A Yankee Sazerac “This is like ‘Jezebel,’” I snarled as I leafed Then rub the peel over the rim of the glass.’” through the cocktail books. Some were mine, but Then came the most idiotic sentence ever most came with the house, which was built by the written in a cocktail recipe: “As Wilfred Frisby guy who owned Showers – a bar in Chelsea that St. Bernard says, ‘Do not commit the sacrilege features guys in Speedos drenching, self-lovingly of dropping the peel into the drink.’” soaping and rinsing themselves onstage. The old “Ohhhh,” I intoned. “It’s a sacrilege. Re- gang showers at the Columbia gym were hotter. mind me to plop a whole lemon in.”’ Anyway, I was researching the Sazerac, a Dan was getting sick of it. “I wish I – no, cocktail from the Big Easy. Easy? That’s a laugh! you – had never been born. Why don’t you drink The recipes were so stuffy that they reminded Absolut and I’ll have Pernod and we’ll give the me of Bette Davis’s ‘Jezebel,’ in which Bette absinthe away to a needy child.” ruins her life by wearing the wrong gown to a “No!” I shouted a bit too loud. (I’d been cotillion. As a direct result, she loses her fiance sneaking hits of absinthe all afternoon.) “I’ll (Henry Fonda) to a dreadfully cheerful Yankee make the damn Sazeracs. Only I’m going to but gets carted triumphantly away with Fonda to do it my way. Let New friggin’ Orleans declare Leper Island in the happy ending. war on me.” The Sazerac recipes were as impossibly stiff By the third round of Sazeracs, which are as Bette’s ruinous cotillion. “The South should quite powerful, we’d done 180s: I was extolling have seceded,” I muttered. “These recipes are the virtues of antebellum gentility, while Dan inane.” was strategizing the next Civil War. “Then don’t make them,” Dan sighed. “I’m sorry I brought it up. I had one at that confer- ence in Satan’s humid maw (New Orleans), and The Sazerac: a Dan and Ed I thought you’d like it. I should have my head examined.” Co-Production “For what? Lice?” 1/4-cup of rye Poor Dan. “Listen to this,” I said. “‘Pack 1-tsp “Really Simple Syrup” – put equal a 3.5-ounce glass with ice. (‘Not a 4-ounce parts sugar and water into a jar, tighten the lid glass, not a 3-ounce glass, but a precious little and shake until the sugar is dissolved 3.5-ounce glass.’) In another 3.5-ounce glass, 4 dashes of bitters (Snotty N’Awlanders moisten a sugar cube with water, then crush it. demand Peychaud’s, but use Angostura on (‘Oh sweet Mary!’) Blend with rye and bitters. principle) Add cubes of ice and stir. Dump out the ice and Absinthe or Pernod – 1/2-tsp in the original, pour in the absinthe. Coat the inside of the glass but pour as much as you want and pour out the excess. (‘No, asshole – drink Dump all ingredients sloppily into any size it!’) Strain the rye into the absinthe-coated glass. glass except a 3.5 ouncer. Disregard the lemon. Twist a lemon peel over the glass so that the lem- Stir with your finger, lick the finger in front of on oil cascades into the drink. (‘Cascades! That’s your guests, and serve. Bette’s psycho asylum in ‘Now, Voyager’!’) Sushi spot opens in downtown Detroit DETROIT - The colorful, cool and comfortable ambiance hits you instantly upon entering Wah- hoo, making the new Chinese/Asian style res- taurant in Detroit’s downtown already feel like a hot spot. There’s a solid wood, wrap-around cocktail bar and a busy sushi bar, touches of art deco in the sconces and ceiling fans that remind you you’re in the city that made the fabulous cars of yesteryear. Wah-hoo is the latest restaurant venture of Nico Gatzaros of Fishbone’s fame. The stylish restaurant features an extensive sushi menu, as well as a full complement of familiar Chinese dishes (Chef Feng, who rules the kitchen, had been the sushi chef at Fishbone’s). Wah-hoo does a brisk lunch business – and even after work, professionals congregate to You won’t go hungry with the generous dinner dine, chat and, of course, drink. On weeknights, servings, and there’s something for everyone most of the accountants and bankers from the in the large menu divided into themes: Garden, nearby financial district give way to whatever Sky, Ocean and Land. Many of the dishes are the event-based crowd is in town that night, and on classic Chinese fare, with some features spicy Fridays and Saturdays Wah-hoo remains open enough to require a quick sip of sake. until 1 a.m. Wah-hoo is located at 536 Shelby St., right The menu is extensive, with appetizers in- across from Cobo Hall – just a quick walk from cluding pork-stuffed potstickers, chicken skew- the People Mover. For more information, call 313- ers, fried won-tons and several shrimp choices. 324-8700 or visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.

32 Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 Rear View SCENE CHECK @ THE ADAM’S APPLE BTL photos by Danielle

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Between The Lines • August 5, 2010 33 Rear View DEEP INSIDE HOLLYWOOD by Romeo San Vicente

and “Sarah Silverman Program”’s Tig Notaro and Mickey Rourke as a gay a lot of hilarious kvetching) would suggest that she doesn’t care if you assume she is. And her fan base rugby player? of ladies – and some gentlemen – will be happy If you were asked to pick which extremely to know that she’s shooting a new film. It’s called macho cast member of the upcoming action “The Lincoln Lawyer.” No, it’s not a Civil War picture “The Expendables” would lobby to play drama. It’s about a lawyer who conducts business a gay athlete, which man would you select? out of his car and it co-stars Marisa Tomei, Mat- If you said Jason Statham then you’re wrong thew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe and William – but who can blame you for dreaming, really? H. Macy. Moennig’s role isn’t known at this time: – and not thinking about the other idiosyncratic a bailiff? Court reporter? Lindsay Lohan’s future role choices that have characterized the career cellmate? The possibilities are endless. of Mickey Rourke. The star of “The Wrestler” has set his sights on playing British rugby star Gareth Thomas, the first-ever professional rugby Beavis and Butthead: player to come out as gay. Thomas is on board for the actor to play him in a story of his life and Reunited, and it feels so good Rourke has expressed his desire to get the project Keep Ernie and Bert. They were always too moving. One small problem: Thomas is 35 and ambiguous about their affections. If you want a male Rourke is 57. So that could be a plausibility issue. pair to put on a pedestal, you can never go wrong with If it all falls through for that reason, then someone MTV’s 1990’s power-couple Beavis and Butthead. Amy Adams might want to give cool up-and-coming character On sabbatical from pop culture for almost a decade actor Tom Hardy (“Inception,” “Bronson”) a call. after “doing” America in their feature film, the in- crumbling into dust, it looks like a big-screen separable and idiotic teens are coming back to the Amy Adams is the new Joplin has been found in… Amy Adams? Sweet, small screen for new episodes where they’ll sit on a delicate “Enchanted” princess Amy Adams? That Katherine Moennig riding couch and do what they do best: talk about weird mu- Janis Joplin. Yes, really. Amy Adams? Yes. Wonder aloud, if you will, but sic videos and make stupid comments. That the press Years ago, as the search for an actor to play that’s why they call it acting. And if she pulls with the ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ coverage of this return to business as usual tends to off a role that’s as troubled and drugged and Janis Joplin heated up, the late Brittany Murphy Is Katherine Moennig a lesbian or is she just focus on the boys watching Lady Gaga videos, it bisexual as Adams’s normal persona is adorable, saw her apparently very impressive audition tape very happy to play one every chance she gets? begs the question of what heterosexual young men light and into guys like “Leap Year”’s Matthew float around Hollywood and the smart money It’s impossible to know until the “L Word” alum care enough. Okay, sure, Romeo is reading between Goode, then you’ll know what that earlier Oscar was on her. (People tend to forget that Murphy speaks up and says one way or the other, but her the lines. But not that much. Creator Mike Judge is nomination for “Junebug” was about. It’s just was a good singer.) Then they talked about recent inclusion in an art show for lesbian photog- working hard on the new episodes right now. nice to hear that it’s not going to any of the young Melissa Etheridge. And just recently Pink was rapher Catherine Opie and her participation in the women from “High School Musical” or “Glee.” Romeo San Vicente has done a lot of America too. on track to step into the role. But now it seems recent hilarious Funny or Die online video about a At least for now. He can be reached care of this publication or at that after years and years of teasing casting an- “real lesbian” chatline (featuring Sandra Bernhard nouncements, setbacks and development deals [email protected]

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