PETER WINDY CITY GALLAGHER THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, TALKS BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 WITH WCT April 20, 2011 page 26 TIMES vol 26, no. 29 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Lesbian appt. to george takei in social state rep post security snit BY TRACY BAIM appointment. Democratic ward committeepersons in the area, after Basta, regional director of the Levy Center, which a lengthy public meeting April 16. Committeewoman page 6 Longtime lesbian activist Kelly Cassidy has been ap- serves seniors in Chicago, is not stopping her cam- and former state Sen. Carol Ronen had a large influence pointed to fill Illinois’ 14th District state representa- paign, however; she announced she is running for the because of the location of her district within the state tive seat on Chicago’s Far North Side. State Rep. Harry 14th District seat in the 2012 elections. rep area. Osterman is leaving the post to assume assumes his On May 16, Cassidy will join two other openly gay “I am pleased that after reviewing credentials and AIDS 48th Ward aldermanic duties in May. members of the state House: Rep. Greg Harris and Rep. hearing from 23 candidates the committeemen unani- Another lesbian, Paula Basta, had been in consider- Deborah Mell. Cassidy is currently director of programs mously selected Kelly Cassidy to fill the seat vacated by ation for the post, as was transgender activist Cath- and development as part of the Cook County State’s At- Harry Osterman,” Ronen said. “Kelly Cassidy has a set @ erine Sikora, vice president of the board of Equality torney’s executive staff. Turn to page 12 30 Illinois. There were more than 20 people vying for the The replacement for a vacant post was decided by pages 14-17 House holds DOMA-DoJ scarlet fever hearing By Lisa Keen Keen News Service

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Pre- hate crime By Lisa Keen sumably, Frank could have delayed the actual Keen News Service introduction of the bill to gain the additional —Charles Robbins six co-sponsors. (left) resigns from U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkely, D-Ore., reintroduced the There appears to be relatively few changes in The Trevor Project Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to language this year to the Leahy’s and Nadler’s the Senate on Wednesday, and U.S. Rep. Jerr- immigration bills. Both versions were reintro- —Anti-gay RNC old Nadler, D-N.Y., and U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, duced April 14, seeking to allow LGBT American website disappears D-Vt., each recently reintroduced a bill to help citizens the ability to sponsor their “permanent binational LGBT couples. partners” or spouses for legal residency in the United States. These latest measures bring to 15 the num- Speier, D-Calif. A spokesman said the bill has 98 Currently, immigration law provides a relative- ber of pro-LGBT bills introduced to the House original co-sponsors. ly easy route for heterosexual married Americans and Senate thus far in the 112th Congress. The Leahy issued a statement on his website, not- to obtain a green card for their foreign spouses. number of bills hostile to LGBT ights now totals ing that this is the fourth session of Congress However, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), seven. to which he has introduced the bill. The state- which prohibits federal recognition of marriage In announcing ENDA’s reintroduction at a ment also says he has 17 co-sponsors thus far, licenses to same-sex couples, bars immigration press conference on April 14, Merkley was joined including California Sen. Barbara Boxer (but not officials from using that same route for same-sex by one of his three co-sponsors, Republican Sen. Dianne Feinstein), Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin (but spouses. Mark Kirk of Illinois. A press release from Merk- U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert. not Kirk), Maryland Sen. Benjamin Cardin (but Nadler held a press conference April 14 on ley’s office indicated Sens. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, not Barbara Mikulski) and Massachusetts Sen. Capitol Hill to announce the reintroduction. and Susan Collins, R-Maine, were also signed on assurances for months from Democratic leaders John Kerry (but not Scott Brown). Joining him at the event were openly gay Reps. as original co-sponsors. that votes were imminent. No one is making ©2011 by Keen News Service. All rights re- Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Jared Polis, D-Colo., The text of this year’s ENDA (S. 811) is the such promises this time around. served. as well as Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., and Jackie same as last year’s, according to Merkley spokes- A Frank spokesman, Harry Gural, said Frank is woman Julie Edwards. Last year’s version of the “realistic” about ENDA’s chances in a Republi- bill in the Senate eventually accumulated 45 co- can-controlled House. is 500 percent of federal poverty ($54,450 for sponsors; in the House, it eventually collected “It’s probably not going to happen,” said Gu- Restricted access to a single individual). 203 co-sponsors. ral. But, he said Frank “is optimistic in the long ADAP begins July 1 “This is a sad day for the fight against HIV/ Although he announced the reintroduction of run.” The Illinois Department of Public Health AIDS in Illinois,” said AFC President/CEO Da- this year’s House version late last month, U.S. “You don’t just say, ‘Republicans are in power (IDPH) has announced plans to restrict ac- vid Ernesto Munar. “The new policy will keep Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., “dropped” ENDA so we’re not going to do anything’,” said Gural. cess to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program ADAP out-of-reach for hundreds of individuals into the wooden “hopper” next to the House Supporters of the legislation say its reintro- (ADAP) to new applicants with incomes at or who have nowhere else to turn for help. Many Clerk’s desk April 6, officially starting the mea- duction makes it easier for advocates to get the below 300 percent of the federal poverty level will simply forgo treatment, at great risk to sure on its journey through the 112th Congress. attention of legislators who need to be lobbied ($32,670 for a single individual) beginning in themselves and their partners.” Neither the House nor Senate version of ENDA to support the bills. July, according to a press release from AIDS All current program recipients, includ- is expected to travel far during the 2011-12 In the House, the key lobby effort will likely Foundation of Chicago (AFC). ing those with incomes between 300-500 Congressional session. have to focus on Republicans. Only three Re- The current limit to qualify for Illinois ADAP percent of poverty, will continue to receive That’s because Republicans control the House, publicans were among the 111 members of the ADAP services, provided they meet other eli- and very few Republicans seem convinced that House to join Frank as original co-sponsors of gibility criteria and reapply for the program there is a need to prohibit discrimination based the legislation before it was filed: chief co-spon- every six months. Stemming spiraling costs on sexual orientation or gender identity. With- sor Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, Todd Platts that threaten continuity of care for existing out any real prospects of passing the House, of Pennsylvania and Judy Biggert of Illinois. program clients motivated the changes, state Democrats in the Senate are unlikely to press for Biggert represents somewhat of a victory as David officials said. a vote there. an original co-sponsor. Although she was an Ernesto Jointly funded by the federal and state If there’s a silver lining to the way things stand original co-sponsor last session, she was one of Munar. governments, ADAP provides HIV medications for ENDA now, it’s that the LGBT community the first Republicans to back off the bill when each month to more than 4,200 Illinoisans won’t be listening to every tick of the clock on discussion erupted –as if often does— over the who have no other means to afford their life- this Congressional session, as it did in the last “gender identity” language. Biggert had voted saving medications, which can cost $18,000 session, when there was some movement on the for a “sexual orientation only” version of ENDA or more per year. legislation. Both the House and Senate ENDAs in 2007 but said last April that she was undecid- For more information on ADAP, visit http:// received committee hearings during the last ed about the 111th Congressional version that www.aidschicago.org/adap. session, but neither got a committee vote nor included gender identity. She said she was con- a chance to reach the floor, despite repeated cerned about how adding that language could

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Twenty would also prevent lenders from using sexual states plus the District of Columbia have hous- housing access orientation or gender identity of an applicant ing protections specific to sexual orientation, as a basis to determine eligibility for Federal and 13 states plus the District have protections Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages, which specific to gender identity. Approximately 150 by Dana Rudolph sex discrimination. cities, towns, and counties have LGBT protec- Keen News Service Since that guidance was issued, the number tions as well, according to HUD. of complaints from LGBT individuals to HUD At the end of the last session of Congress, The United States Department of Housing and about housing discrimination has increased, ac- U.S. Rep. Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., John Conyers, D- Urban Development (HUD) recently announced cording to HUD. From July 1, 2010 through Feb. Jerrold Mich., and Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., introduced that it is launching a national media campaign 28, 2011, LGBT individuals filed 47 complaints Nadler. the Housing Opportunities Made Equal, HOME, to promote equal access to housing regardless of gender-based housing discrimination. During Act, which would amend the Fair Housing Act to of sexual orientation and gender identity, among the same date range in 2009 and 2010, before prohibit discrimination in housing, not just HUD other characteristics. Also, new data shows a the guidance was issued, there were only three housing, on the basis of sexual orientation, gen- marked increase in the number of LGBT housing such complaints. der identity, source of income, or marital status. discrimination complaints filed under existing No national study has quantified how many Individuals seeking redress under the Fair Hous- law. LGBT people have faced housing discrimination, ing Act may bring a lawsuit in federal district The ad campaign is the latest in a series of although several smaller studies and examples court or file an administrative complaint with moves HUD has made to address discrimination have indicated pervasive discrimination, espe- represent one-third of all new mortgages in the HUD. against LGBT people or those perceived to be. cially against transgender people and LGBT se- country. The bill would also expand the Fair Housing The new campaign, “Live Free,” will run niors. Many comments on the HUD rule simply ex- Act’s definition of “familial status” to include throughout the year and include “Facebook ads, HUD has been preparing a national study to pressed support—including a letter represent- “anyone standing in loco parentis” (“in place of targeted print ads, digital videos, and podcasts,” fill this gap, with a target date for reporting ing the 1.1 million members of the National As- a parent”) to a minor. according to a HUD press release. findings in late 2012. It may also include LGBT sociation of Realtors. A spokesperson for Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., One print ad asks, “Should Gender Stereotypes discrimination in its decennial study of housing Other comments included specific suggestions. said Nadler hopes to reintroduce the bill “soon,” Influence Where You Live?” and directs people discrimination, which has, in the past, looked at Maya Rupert, federal policy attorney at the Na- although he did not have an exact date. to learn more about HUD’s LGBT initiatives at racial- and ethnic-based discrimination, accord- tional Center for Lesbian Rights, urged “a more With Republican control of the House this HUD’s Fair Housing Web site, www.hud.gov/fair- ing to a HUD spokesperson. explicit definition of who qualifies as a ‘child’ session, however, Nadler lost his chairmanship housing. HUD has also instructed staff to inform indi- in the definition of ‘family’” under the rule. Ru- of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitu- Last July, HUD issued a clarification of exist- viduals about state and local LGBT protections pert suggested specifying “biological or adopted tion, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. The new ing policy, stating that, although the Fair Hous- that may apply to them. And HUD has told its children, stepchildren, children for whom any- chair for the renamed Subcommittee on the Con- ing Act—a pivotal civil rights act that prohibits grant applicants—who seek a total of $3.25 bil- one in the family is standing in loco parentis, stitution is Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz. Trent re- discrimination based on race, color, religion, lion in federal funding—they must comply with and foster children,” thus providing protection ceived a 0 percent score from the Human Rights national origin, sex, disability, and familial such state and local laws, where they exist. to families where one parent may not be legally Campaign for each of the past two Congresses, status—does not specifically cover sexual orien- Additionally, in January 2011, HUD announced recognized as such. indicating he never voted in favor of legislation tation- or gender identity-based discrimination, a proposed new rule intended to ban discrimina- In addition, several people, including Kristina to further LGBT equality. it may still cover it in other ways. For example, tion on the basis of sexual orientation or gender Wertz of the Transgender Law Center, suggest- ©2011 by Keen News Service. All rights re- gender-identity discrimination may be seen as identity in its core housing programs—programs ed modifying the proposed rule to clarify that served.

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Offi cial Airline Foundation Season Sponsor Photo courtesy of the artists 6 April 20, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES The group opposes hate-crime penalties and anti-bullying measures, also adding that neither Local lecturer/professor method acts as a deterrent. “I’m in awe of how students applied their edu- cation,” said Cohen. talks LGBT politics In Cohen’s last lecture segment of inaugura- tion and liberation, she said she believed that BY TERRENCE CHAPPELL the doling out of rewards and punishments for education should create spaces for liberal, open anyone who follows or deviates from that norm. thinking. Cohen ended with declaring that the Honorary speaker Cathy Cohen of the University She went on to expand on how race is related LGBT political agenda should to in a more radical of Chicago hosted a dynamic lecture on the so- to marriage and social norms. According to Co- direction and away from its current neoliberal- cial, economic and racial intricacies associated hen, because Black children may not come from ism approach and thinking. Even though people, with queer politics and the larger LGBT political two-parent homes, this paints a picture of devi- as a whole, have come a long way in race and agenda. ation and makes them “vulnerable to state pow- politics, Cohen said that full normative assimila- Each year the University of Chicago awards a er.” However, she added,“In the age of Obama, tion or just fitting the norm is not an option for faculty member with the Iris Marion Young Dis- the Black nuclear family is coming back.” Black people. tinguished Faculty Lecture. Cohen was selected Cohen used such examples as the violent, trag- University of Chicago student Johnathan Lykes as this year’s recipient for her work and aca- ic beating of Fenger high school student Derrion sat in on the lecture and believed that Cohen was demic contributions. Cohen opened her lecture Albert and the suicidal hanging of 11-year-old projecting queer politics as an all-encompassing with admiration for the late Marion’s diligence Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover in her segment about larger picture for race and social justice. and body of work. The two women shared an death and rebirth. Cohen went on to question “You get the realization of a new politics,” he office suite. Even now, Cohen noted that she guests about the LGBT political agenda regard- said. “Queer politics is a broader understand- “went to her [Marion’s] work for challenge and ing who should be the face of queer politics or ing and projection of the oppressed. The LGBT inspiration” for her own daily work tasks. Before “who are we comfortable using as the face of agenda should really be about the projections of continuing, Cohen jokingly advised guests that queer politics.” She also noted that neither vic- deviance.” Cathy Cohen. Photo by Terrence Chappell she will not produce your run-of-the-mill, “de- tim identified as gay. tached, scholarly talk of U. of C.” Hate-crime laws are not a deterrent, accord- The lecture explored three main areas of in- ing to Cohen. Cohen turned to Seattle University DOMA from cover marriage—“wasn’t caused by gay people and terest: race and marriage; death and rebirth; School of Law professor and transgender activ- it can’t be cured by them.” and inauguration and liberation. Regarding the ist Dean Spade’s analysis of hate-crime laws, “How would you explain to children like “But if your concern is to defend marriage, first topic, Cohen spoke of the demonization of concluding that such regulations are brought McKinley and Brianna who are here with us don’t you see greater threats being infidelity, single moms and other groups of people or be- by a justice that target the very people they with their parents today that their family is domestic violence, alcoholism, drug-use?” havior that deviates from the norm. Concerning are suppose to protect. Gender JUST (Gender not deserving and should be excluded from asked Quigley. “Those are the things that the LGBT fight for same-sex marriage, Cohen said Justice United for Societal Transformation)—a the protections and benefits of marriage, in- drive families apart.” that not only does same-sex marriage perpetu- local, grassroots advocacy group for young LG- cluding the important confirmation that the Gallagher said she still spends “some” of ate the norm but also privatizes public responsi- BTQA people of color—challenged Cohen to federal government considers them a family,” her time on some of those types of problems, bility, thus furthering the concept of a norm and think about queer politics in a different way. asked Nadler. “Or do you consider these chil- “and if I could wave a magic wand” and elimi- dren expendable?” nate divorce and have gay marriage, “I might Gallagher said no child is expendable and wave that wand.” But gay marriage, like no- defended her position against same-sex mar- fault divorce, she said, changes the sense riage, saying she was an unwed mother and that marriage is a permanent commitment. Patti Duke understands what it’s like to be in a “non- “Same-sex marriage is eventually going to and George marital family.” affect everyone’s marriage,” said Gallagher, Takei in the Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., asked Gallagher “…by changing the public understanding of Social Security how people who claim they want government what this institution is and what it’s for.” promotion. out of their lives could defend DOMA. The third witness, law professor Carlos Ball PR image “What could be more personal than the de- of Rutgers, got very little time to express his cision on who you should love and how to view, defending the Obama administration’s express that love and raising children?” asked decision to curtail its defense of DOMA, say- Quigley. ing it was a “careful and thorough” analysis “We would agree on so much if we weren’t of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Nadler and Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., that allow same- and opposite-sex couples to in a hotly contested political arena where its who chaired the Judiciary Committee in the Gay actor promotes have the same rights under state law that not in anyone’s interest to agree issue,” said last Congressional session, also admonished married straight couples receive, such as Gallagher. “I believe there are gay people who Social Security, Franks for holding a hearing about the DoJ medical decision-making and the right to sue are wonderful parents,” she added. “And it’s decision without calling a witness from the for wrongful death. interesting to me that, no matter how hard prompting DoJ. Franks later responded, saying that the However, same-sex couples who are legally I try to avoid it, people interpret what I say House would hold a DoJ oversight hearing in questions married are denied spousal Social Security as a condemnation of gay people and their May and then invite the DoJ. By Natasha Hemley benefits because the federal government does parenting skills –cause that’s not my intent.” ©2011 by Keen News Service. All rights not acknowledge their marriage. It is no sur- Gallagher said, “the enormous problem in reserved. George Takei, the openly gay actor who was prise then, that some in the LGBT community this country” –concerning the survival of part of the original Star Trek TV series, is might find it a bit confusing that a public teaming with another actor, Patty Duke, to figure such as Takei would help endorse an get U.S. residents to “boldly go” to the Social administration like Social Security, which is Security website. However, there are ques- run by the federal government. tions as to why the out Takei would promote a Chicago attorney Jill Metz of Jill Metz and benefit denied to Takei and his husband. Associates—who works in a variety of areas, The Social Security website allows baby including family law—told Windy City Times, boomers and other people to apply for “It is ironic [referring to Takei’s recent in- Medicare,retirement and disability. They also volvement with the Social Security adminis- can make change their address or personal in- tration], but I have more of a problem with formation, as well set up direct deposit. legislators who advocate for continued dis- “Social Security has a great website and the criminations [of government programs like top-rated online services in the U.S.,” wrote Social Security].” Michael J. Astrue, commissioner of social se- When asked about the possible confusion curity, in a statement. involved in helping the organization, Takei The Social Security administration ap- told Windy City Times, “Why should it be con- proached Takei to voluntarily lend his celebri- fusing? I find our democracy to not be per- ty power to this public service announcement. fect. I want to make it better, so I choose to “I am a publicly and socially engaged person. participate in the process. Do I not vote? Do I I was more than happy to join in with Patty,” not volunteer in the electoral campaign? No! Takei told Windy City Times exclusively. “You get actively engaged in the process to In 2005, Takei revealed to Frontiers mag- make our democracy better and the same with azine that he was gay and had been in a Social Security. I’m talking about a better, 18-year relationship with boyfriend Brad Alt- fairer Social Security—that’s why I choose to man. In 2008, Takei married Altman in West participate in it.” Hollywood before the ability to get married in The Social Security administration hopes to California was nullified. Several states, includ- reach millions with lines such as “It’s so easy Maggie Gallagher of the National Organization of Marriage at the DOMA hearing. Photo by ing Illinois, have passed civil -union measures even Kirk [Star Trek’s captain] could do it.” Patsy Lynch WINDY CITY TIMES April 20, 2011 7 lic charities would have to get out of the child the political world, no door is ever closed and no Anti-gay adoption bill defeated welfare business. I think that’s a bluff … other conversation is ever finished. So we just have to dioceses have threatened it. But fine. Let them go back to our supporters and those who didn’t get out of the child welfare business, if they’re support us this time and continue educating in state Senate committee 7-6 basing everything on anti-gay messages, let them.” He also pointed out that the bill’s defeat By Yasmin Nair Muñoz was the only Democrat who voted for them get out. Some people have said we have to would not have been possible if “thousands” of the bill, and Rick Garcia offered Windy City Times stop antagonizing faith-based organizations and people had not called in immediately after hear- In a narrow victory for gay-rights activists, Sen- a behind-the-scenes look at how that came to to that I say a resounding, ‘Bullshit.’ Because if ing the news to express their opposition to their ate Bill 1123—which would have effectively be, saying that, “Sen. Muñoz only voted yes be- we weren’t here antagonizing the Catholic Con- state senators. allowed religious child welfare and adoption cause [as he indicated] that yesterday when he ference … we would have lost.” [Editor’s note: However, the bill is not dead agencies to bar adoptions and foster care by gay had talked to Senator Koehler, he was “unaware” Garcia praised Mary Dixon, who, he said, did just yet. Even though it failed in committee, the parents—was struck down April 13. of the great opposition to this bill. And he said, an excellent job in giving the testimony for the measure appears to have been given a final ac- The vote was seven to six. “Yes” votes were ‘Because I gave you my word, I will vote yes, opponent: “She outlined exactly what the prob- tion deadline extension along with a number of Christine Radogno (R-41), Dale A. Righter but I don’t think that, if it gets out of com- lems were, and explained that this was not just other bills. The new deadline is May 4. The Il- (R-55), Matt Murphy (R-27), David S. Luech- mittee, I don’t think I can vote on the floor for unpopular but bad for the children, and about linois Senate returns May 3.] tefeld (R-58), Bill Brady (R-44) and Antonio it.’ Here again, this is very interesting because codifying discrimination into he law.” Muñoz (D-1). what that was about is that we were down here Anthony Martinez of TCRA, talking with Windy The seven “no” votes were Don Harmon (D-39), and we were visible and we did a really excellent City Times, expanded on the Catholic Confer- Professional Young Ira L. Silverstein (D-8), M. Maggie Crotty (D-19), job in articulating that this is not acceptable.” ence’s arguments, and said that they “spoke about why they opposed the bill, which goes Gays event April 21 Jeffrey M. Schoenberg (D-9), Kimberly A. Light- Garcia was among those who were initially ner- Professional Young Gays (PYG) will hold back to their covenant of marriage and not ford (D-4), John J. Cullerton (D-6) and Donne E. vous about the bill going to the floor for a vote: its spring mixer Thursday, April 21, 6-8:30 placing children in homes without parents that Trotter (D-17). “I thought for sure there was better than even p.m., at the penthouse suite at 111 W. are married.” Like Garcia, he was pleasantly As per procedure, one opponent and one pro- chance that he bill would get out of commit- Jackson. surprised that the bill was held in committee, ponent was allowed to testify. Mary Dixon of tee.” PYG is a venue for networking, develop- adding that, “This is such an amazing victory the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) spoke Garcia also spoke about the role of the Catholic ing contacts and the exchanging of ideas and shows what an organized community can against the bill and Robert Gilligan of the Il- Conference’s stand on the matter, saying that, among guests and members in a safe gay achieve in a short amount of time.” linois Catholic Conference spoke in favor. The at one point, “[They were] asked by one of the friendly atmosphere. PYG always features Bernard Cherkasov of EI spoke with Windy ACLU, The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), Equality dissenters, what would happen to the children an informative speaker at each reception. City Times about the significance of the vote Illinois (EI), Protestants for the Common Good, in the charity’s care if this bill does not pass. For more information, e-mail events@p- and what lies ahead: “If this amendment had the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Bar As- And the spokesman suggested that the Catho- y-g.org. become law, tens of thousands of children across sociation and Lutheran Social Services of Illinois were among those monitoring the situation as the state of Illinois who are in a welfare or opponents, as was the activist Rick Garcia. adoption process right now would have been de- About Face’s Wonka Speaking to Windy City Times immediately af- nied their best interests because agencies would ter the vote, Ed Yohnka, communications direc- have been allowed to reject otherwise perfectly Ball April 21 State Sen. About Face will hold its annual Wonka tor of ACLU said, “This means that the senate qualified couples only because they were same- Antonio Ball Thursday, April 21, at the School of executive committee has rejected an effort to sex couples in a civil-unions relationship.” Muñoz. the Art Institute’s ballroom, 112 S. Michi- write discrimination into the law. On the back of Cherkasov added that “[w]e have to continue gan. the historic civil-unions law, that really would educating our lawmakers on just how serious The theme is “Wonka Throws a Royal have been a tragedy. The hard work that folks these issues are. It is clear that they may not Wedding.” did in the last 48 hours in terms of really spread- have understood clearly some of the key issues The VIP reception is 5:30 p.m.; general ing the word about this and making the dam- around the bill in adoption and foster care espe- admission starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are age that this would has really paid off. I think cially when it comes to prospective LGBT parents. $150-$250; see http://www.aboutfacethe- people were well-educated in terms of what this We have to continue having that conversation atre.com. would mean.” with them; there are no permanent enemies in Final Weeks GOING OUT OF BUSINESS 8]k\iXhlXik\if]XZ\eklip`eMary Morten’s Woke Up Black As adults, we can’t leave young people on their documentary. own. We have to help them,” said Henry. Youth panel a tribute to Center on Halsted’s youth program director, Center on Halsted’s youth program clinician Alicia Vega, said she was delighted to work with Iu-Luen Jeng works with youth on their issues the other organizations to host a discussion that and concerns. Jeng was excited to see youth activist Renae Ogletree welcomed and offered insight on the problems taking an active role in the problems and ob- By TERRENCE CHAPPELL ated the queer youth panel, titled “How Queer young people face in today’s world, and how to stacles that affect them. Youth Change the World.” Panelists were An- approach them and ignite change. Vega also said “I love seeing youth advocate for themselves. In celebration of Youth Awareness Month and in sheera “Ace” Hilliard, Chicago Freedom School she was happy to dedicate the event in honor I think it’s exciting to see young activists ex- tribute to longtime youth activist Renae Ogle- (via Skype from school in Madison); Russell of the late Renae Ogletree (who died in April press how they feel and what they want. This is tree, the Center on Halsted teamed with the Chi- Love-Mitchell, Center on Halsted’s public ally; 2010). an example of how social justice can take place cago Freedom School, Gender JUST and Broad- and Brian Johnson of Gender JUST. Ogletree was a pillar of the LGBT community. in a different way,” said Jeng. way Youth Center for a dynamic April 15 panel Johnson, who has been an activist since he Inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall See more photos from the event online at discussion of how queer youth can change their was 14, said he saw the panel discussion as not of Fame in 1998, Ogletree sat on a number of http://www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com. communities and the world. only a way to build his experience as a public boards in support of LGBT community affairs, The queer youth panel discussion was a part of speaker but also to represent Gender JUST. “My including Gay Games VII, the Chicago Police a month-long series of activities, discussions and mother’s recent passing inspires me to organize. Department’s 23rd District Gay and Lesbian Ad- PASSAGES other events for Youth Awareness Month. Friday, She taught me to never give up on anything. I visory Committee and Chicago Black Lesbians and Gays. Ogletree escorted Michelle Obama to a Andrew Karzas April 22, 6-9 p.m., at the Center there will be an took that from her, and I use that every day,” Andrew John Karzas—renowned WFMT 2004 Lesbian Community Cancer Project benefit “Eye of Our World: Youth Artists Showcase”, and said Johnson. host of “From the Recording Horn” for 35 at South Shore Cultural Center. The community on April 29, 6-9 p.m., the Center presents “April Hilliard said she is committed to empowering years, lecturer, opera aficionado, graduate leader lost her battle with cancer at the age of Showers: Youth Awareness Awards.” youth “to speak up for what they want and the of Harvard College and former owner of the 59 on April 23, 2010. However, Ogletree’s work Gender JUST’s Sage Morgan-Hubbard moder- change they want to see.” Hilliard is one of the Aragon Ballroom—passed away peacefully and dedication to youth activism lives on and at home April 11. He was 77. acts as a model for adults and youth to follow, Karzas was the beloved life partner of to practice and to put into action. 42 years of the late James Deuter; was the “Ogletree had a passion for young people and brother of Lois (John) Kempton of Iowa has done so much to support them. She is truly and the late Helen Cambourelis; uncle of Alicia Vega. a historical piece for young people,” said Vega. Kathryn Kempton of Redondo Beach, Calif., Photo by Chicago Freedom School, one of the participat- Eleni Cambourelis-Benedikt of Windsor, Tracy Baim ing organizations for the panel discussion, is a United Kingdom and Diane Cambourelis- nonprofit agency committed to social justice is- Haskins of Massachusetts. Karzas was also sues that affect youth. Mia Henry, Chicago Free- the dear friend of many valued associates dom School’s director, believes that her organi- and colleagues. zation’s work and participation represents one of In lieu of flowers, donations may be Chicago Freedom School’s missions of creating made in his name to: Lyric Opera of Chi- safe spaces where youth can express themselves, cago, www.lyricopera.org; da Corneto brainstorm ideas and work together. According Opera, 847-662-2694 or www.dacorneto. to Henry, the discussion was a step in the right org; or The Metropolitan Opera (Broadcast direction of building healthy intergenerational Division), 212-870-4505 or http://www. relationships. metoperafamily.org/metopera/support/ “We want to support young people who are broadcast/make_gift.aspx. interested in activism. Chicago Freedom School offers a renewed passion for understanding his- tory and what young people are doing today. 10 April 20, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES with the city average (1.89 male households for data on LGBTQ communities. “[T]here certainly every 1 female household) than Lakeview. Lakev- is no longer a need to prove that gay people Making us count: iew is estimated to be home to 10.77 queer male exist,” Gates said, but as courts and lawmak- households for every one female household. ers throughout the country take up debates The variance in queer male:female households surrounding how queer Americans can live their Chicago queer is further accentuated between Edgewater and lives, accurate, defendable numbers are needed. Lakeview when the analysis is narrowed to the Gates has been one of the leading advocates for Census tracts comprising the respective Ander- the Census Bureau to add a question specifically couples in the census sonville and Boystown “gayborhoods.” Ander- pertaining to sexual orientation and gender sonville’s male-to-female ratio is estimated to identity to upcoming ACS forms. “Assumptions about people are flimsy; numbers Social Research Committee, in terms of its to- be 1.33:1, while Boystown’s is 12.15:1. Ander- are solid,” Gates said, referencing the decades- Part two of a series tal number of estimated same-sex couple-led sonville’s rate of queer couple-led households as By Joseph Erbentraut old Kinsey report. “The reality of our political households. Lakeview is home to 1,106 such a percentage of all households (5.3 percent) is system is that you don’t really count unless you households, or 12 percent of the city total, fol- also markedly higher than Boystown (2.4 per- As the community anticipates the summer re- are counted. So it’s time to stop believing an old lowed by Edgewater (951, 10.3 percent), Rog- cent). While we’re not going to choose a side in lease of U.S. Census Bureau data on same-sex estimate and start making an accurate count.” ers Park (736, 8 percent) and Uptown (635, 6.9 this battle of the particular battle of the gaybor- couples as reported in last year’s decennial cen- percent). These are only self-reporting same-sex hoods, we’re going to go ahead and let these sus, Windy City Times is running the second part couple-led households. numbers speak for themselves. of our series analyzing existing data from the When these four community areas are combined Our analysis, finally, found another large dis- “mini-census” American Community Surveys as Howard Brown with their nearest neighbors to the west—West crepancy in how many queer female couple-led it pertained to self-reporting same-sex couple- Ridge, Lincoln Square and North Center—the households reported a home south of Roosevelt names new COO, led households across the state of Illinois. [See seven combined community areas still account Road (largely accepted as the boundary between the April 20 issue of Windy City Times for part finance leader for just less than half (46.4 percent) of the city’s the northern half of the city and its south- one.] Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) has total, indicating that any North Side-centric ern portion). Eighty-six percent of queer male This part two, we dig deeper into ACS data per- announced the appointment of healthcare story about LGBTQ Chicagoans is, indeed, only households are found north of Roosevelt, while taining specifically to the city of Chicago. Just management and clinical operations leader telling (less than) half of the story of the city’s only 50 percent of queer female households are as the statewide analysis shed light on queer David Grazman, MPP, Ph.D., as HBHC’s queer communities. found in the northern half of the city. Further, communities spread across a wide geographical senior vice president and chief operating Significant enclaves of queer households can among the community areas with the top 15 expanse, our analysis continues to challenge the officer. HBHC has also named experienced also be found on the city’s West and South Sides. queer male:female ratios, 11 are found north of stereotype that LGBTQ people live exclusively in not-for-profit accountant Lowell Raven, Three of the top 10 community areas with the Roosevelt. That finding is reversed among the the most urban, glitzy parts of the state or, in CPA, as its controller. highest total of same-sex couple-led households top 15 female:male ratios, where 11 such areas this case, the city. Grazman’s experience includes roles as are found on the Near West Side—namely West are located south of Roosevelt. That said, much like last week’s finding that the executive director of Heartland Health Town (including Wicker Park and Ukrainian Vil- All told, only seven of the city’s 77 commu- half of the state’s estimated 25,710 “unmarried lage), Logan Square and Near West (including nity areas (9 percent) did not report being home partner households” (as they are labeled by the Little Italy and the University of Illinois-Chicago to any same-sex couple-led households. Queer Census bureau) can be found in Cook County, campus). When accompanied with its adjacent- households can be found throughout the city— a large portion (37.1 percent) of the city’s un- to-the-north neighbor, the up-and-coming hroughout its North, West and South sides, a married partner households are estimated to be Avondale neighborhood, the four areas make up notable assertion to be shared with any law- located in the four northernmost Lakefront-ad- 12.6 percent of the city’s total. maker or public decision-maker outside of the jacent community areas. Five lakefront-bordering areas on the city’s city’s Lakefront-adjacent North Side who may Perhaps expectedly, Lakeview leads the way South Side also account for a significant por- not see LGBTQ concerns as issues of interest to among the city’s 77 designated community ar- tion of the city’s total estimate of queer couple- their constituents. eas—identified by the University of Chicago’s However, all of these numbers are presented, just as with last week’s statewide analysis, with significant caveats. First, many LGBTQ people remain invisible in the Census’s eyes as the cur- rent survey offers no option for single people, as well as many bisexual people, transgender peo- Edgewater. ple and individuals who do not live with their Photo by partners to identify themselves. Mason As the sample size of this data goes down, so Harrison too does the reliability of the data. For exam- ple, the estimate of 9,228 same-sex couple-led households across the city, based on ACS data from the 2005-2009 five-year file, has a margin David Grazman. Facebook pic of error of +/- about 10 percent. As the lens focuses in closer on specific community areas, as in this analysis, that margin of error grows even higher, and for this reason, this analysis is Outreach, a health program of the Heart- land Alliance for Human Needs and Human led households. Between the areas of Kenwood, meant to offer only a sketch of what the forth- coming decennial Census data may report. Rights, and as a professor of healthcare HEROIN AND Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore and South administration and public policy at the Chicago, an estimated 5.9 percent of the city’s Gary Gates, a Williams Distinguished Scholar at the Institute on Sexual Orientation Law and University of Southern California in Los PAIN PILL total live. Angeles. When reported as a percentage of all the esti- Public Policy at the UCLA law school, has re- cently come under some fire in the community As for Grazman recently leaving the alli- ADDICTION mated households in their respective community ance, Heartland Alliance President the Rev. for releasing a recent report estimating that, area, Lakeview’s rate of self-reported same-sex Dr. Sid Mohr emailed Windy City Times that couple-led households (2.1 percent) remains based on the limited existing data that is reli- WE’RE HERE able, only some four million adults identify as “Grazman did not complete his employ- well above the city average (0.9 percent) but its ment provisional period.” TO HELP! ranking falls behind two others—Edgewater (3.2 gay or lesbian—1.7 percent of the adult popula- tion, far lower than the popular 10 percent Kin- “Dr. Grazman brings with him significant percent) and Rogers Park (3.0 percent). insight and a unique skill set to Howard LOW COST & CONFIDENTIAL Comparing the community areas’ ratios of sey Institute figure. 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chicago_windyCityTimes_5x2_silhouette.indd 1 1/26/2011 9:55:52 AM WINDY CITY TIMES April 20, 2011 11 and gay content in theater productions. Then it moved to the movie industry with the pro- TCRA lauds board’s Out at CHM look at duction code in 1930 that the Catholic Church spearheaded. This code essentially took depic- response tions of LGBT people out of the movies for years. Not only did censorship exist in theater and the to sheriff’s history ‘from Anita movies—the post office also got involved in the 1950s when they confiscated materials with pro- anti-gay remark gay images. The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), a state- Bryant to Prop 8’ LGBT people were also prevented from living wide civil-rights advocacy organization, full lives, Chauncey explained. Beginning in released a statement praising the Schuyler 1934, they were refused service at bars and, lat- County Board, who recently voted unani- By Carrie Maxwell ries which began in 2003. er, employment in various fields, including the mously to mandate diversity training for all Weaving between significant LGBT court cases military, government and education. Chauncey county department heads, employees and The Out at the CHM (Chicago History Museum) and the work of anti-gay forces, Chauncey told added that immigration enforcement has always all members of the board. series of talks, held at the museum’s Rubloff the audience that both knowledge and igno- penalized same-sex binational couples, and anti- The development occurred in response to Auditorium, concluded its eighth year of discus- rance of LGBT history have played roles in the gay legislation and policing brought the move- remarks posted on Facebook by Schulyer sions April 14 with the topic “LGBT History Goes pro and con arguments regarding the marriage ment to a new level. This is when the courts County Sheriff Don Schieferdecker. Accord- to Court: From Anita Bryant to Prop 8.” George issue, equal protection and sodomy laws. got involved, with mixed results for the LGBT ing to AOL News, Schieferdecker made the Chauncey, a Yale historian and author, was the He said that passage of anti-discrimination community on all fronts. comment under a Facebook photo of a boy featured speaker on why history matters to the laws was slow in the beginning, with certain Chauncey reminded everyone that history is with his mouth open. Someone posted, courts. cities passing them in the 1970s and 1980s forgotten and in some cases—like with the LGBT “Look, I found a fag,” to which the sheriff Speaking to an almost packed house, Chaunc- and states only coming on-board in the last 20 community—systematically erased from classes, replied (in a post that has been removed), ey discussed various anti-gay tactics that have years. Part of that slow pace was due in part making it easier for people to argue anti-gay “Yup and his mouth is open, his glasses are been used throughout the past 100 years to fos- because of conservatives such as Anita Bryant agendas, both in the courtroom and in the court off, he’s ready, little fag Jew boy.” Schief- ter discrimination and how those tactics have and organizations like Focus on the Family, the of public opinion. He added that, for all the his- erdecker has apologized. played into court cases dealing with LGBT issues American Family Foundation, the Moral Major- torical exaggeration of anti-gay agendas, they TCRA Executive Director Anthony Mar- around the country. ity and the Family Research Council which were have only been 20th-century (and, now, 21st- tinez recently gave a statement to the During his opening remarks, Chauncey said formed in the 1970s and early 1980s. Chauncey century) issues, Chauncey said. county board that included portions of a it never occurred to him that any court would showed the audience newspaper headlines and During a question-and-answer session, when letter from Sue Hyde of the National Gay listen to him on LGBT issues. However, he has video clips that these organizations used to de- asked if the court of law or the court of pub- and Lesbian Task Force; Hyde grew up in been in demand for the last 18 years as a wit- monize LGBT people and sway the public against lic opinion was more effective in confronting neighboring Beardstown. ness for over a dozen gay-rights cases. The most LGBT rights. discrimination, Chauncey said that both were After the vote, Martinez said in a state- notable were Romer v. Evans (1996), Lawrence v. Chauncey also reminded everyone that there equally important. He also said that we should ment, “This is an amazing achievement Texas (2003) and Perry v. Schwarzenegger (2008 has been a longer history of LGBT censorship that look to the ‘60s civil-rights movement as an for Civil Rights in Illinois. To have all of to present). His expertise has also been called dates to before the 1970s. It began, Chauncey example to keep the movement going forward the employees of the entire county going upon as an historical consultant on numerous said, with theater censorship. In 1927, New towards full LGBT equality. through diversity training, especially in a public history projects including this lecture se- York passed the “padlock law” banning lesbian To find out more about what the Chicago rural county such as this, will help to cre- History Museum, visit http://www.chicagohis- ate change in every community through- tory.org and for the upcoming Out in Chicago out Schuyler. Education is one of the most exhibit that will open May 21, visit http:// important weapons we have in our arsenal www.chicagohistory.org/planavisit/exhibi- against discrimination. I am thrilled with tions/out-in-chicago. this outcome.” see more photos from the event online at http://www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com.

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LESBIAN from cover everything we can to ensure the interests of the district are protected as much as we pos- Gay man makes of unique credentials which will allow her to sibly can in the face of the looming budget be a strong and effective progressive force in cuts ahead.” the Illinois House … she will hit the ground “Kelly will make a great addition to the history on local running on May 16.” House of Representatives,” said Harris. “I “I am honored to have been selected from have known her for many years and have al- over 20 candidates to fill the vacancy left by ways been impressed by her commitment to Representative Harry Osterman’s election as LGBT rights, a woman’s right to choose, and school board 48th ward alderman,” Cassidy said. “The 14th her neighborhood. She has a long track record District has an abundance of motivated and of effective work in public policy advocacy, in BY CHARLSIE DEWEY talented people who presented their creden- government and community affairs. I think tials yesterday. I have nothing but respect this is great because it will help her hit the On April 5, residents in the Evanston-Skokie for all of the candidates who made presenta- ground running at a time when she will be School District 65 region elected three new tions and the nearly 200 people who came to called upon to help make some of the most school board members, including openly gay see the presentations. I am thankful for the dire and difficult choices in our state’s his- candidate Richard Rykhus. confidence placed in me by Committeewoman tory. I will be proud to serve with her!” Rykhus is the first openly gay man to serve Carol Ronan, Committeman David Fagus and Rep. Mell also welcomed Cassidy’s appoint- on the school board in the district. His appoint- Committeeman Patrick O’Connor who made ment. “I am thrilled to serve in the General ment will begin upon the conclusion of a swear- this decision after an open and fair process.” Assembly with Kelly. She is more than quali- ing in ceremony scheduled for May 2. Basta responded quickly with a press state- fied and a perfect fit for the 14th district,” A transplant to Evanston, Rykhus grew up in ment attacking both the process of Cassidy’s Mell said. Michigan, where his parents were both educa- selection, and Cassidy’s clout. “Although I am Longtime gay-rights activist Rick Garcia tors. His father’s career included positions as a respectful of the laws governing the appoint- send out a press release on the appointment. teacher, principal and superintendent; his moth- ment process for this vacancy, I believe the “It is telling that Kelly won a unanimous er worked as a teacher. only true way to earn this seat is through vote. She is imminently qualified to represent Rykhus attended Catholic schools as a child the democratic process where the people get the district and she has an impeccable record and then attended a public high school. He was to choose who represents their voices,” Basta on LGBT issues,” Garcia said. involved in sports and drama, playing varsity said is a press statement. “That is why I am “There was an abundance of riches in this tennis and acting in many school productions. announcing without a doubt that I will run district,” Garcia continued. “Trans rights ac- He said that though his parents were commit- Photo of husband Carlos, son Ty’rith and for this seat in 2012.” tivist Catherine Sikora has a rich and long his- ted to public education their Catholic religion Richard Rykhus. Photo from Rykhus In what appears to be a direct shot at Cassi- tory in the community as does Paula Basta. impacted their decision to send Rykhus to pri- dy, Basta claimed she is “not a well-connect- … The committeemen, and especially Com- vate schools. Still, he said that his parent’s al- ston Citizens for Appropriate Special Education, ed insider or connected to a deep-pocketed mitteewoman Carol Ronen, should be com- ways believed in the importance of quality pub- where he was an advocate for special education political machine. I plan to walk each block, mended not only for the open process but for lic education to the success of a community. services for students with special needs, and knock on every door and earn each vote from considering all the diversity of this district.” Having two educators as parent’s impacted GLSEN Chicago, “working to create safe schools the neighbors and friends I have lived next Garcia said in 1996 Cassidy (who had a Rykhus and influenced his interest and under- for high school students and teachers, regardless door to and served for over 30 years.” broken leg) helped organize a lobby day at standing in the field of education. He said, of their sexual orientation or gender identity.” “I am mindful that I will be representing the Springfield capitol to oppose the legisla- “There’s no doubt that their focus and commit- During the coming year, he has a handful of one of the most diverse districts in the state tive ban on same-sex marriage. “It was one ment to education really did sort of genetically priorities he would like to see the school board and I plan to spend as much time as possible of our largest lobby days and there was Kelly find its way to me. Obviously there is nothing begin to address. in the coming months meeting with residents hobbling around in a foot cast and crutches,” genetic about it, but when you are surrounded Those priorities include: making sure that the so that they can share their concerns and Garcia said. “That is a real commitment to by educators and a lot of their friends who are district has a long-term growth plan to ensure ideas about our community,” Cassidy said. fairness and equality. She will be a strong and educators, the topics that are covered when you that students have appropriate and adequate “I look forward to the opportunity to work effective advocate in Springfield.” are having dinner or reading and talking, you space to be successful learners; creating a clear closely with all of the people of the 14th Dis- “We are thrilled with this appointment. just soak it up in a way that I think people from vision of what achievement is that goes beyond trict as we work towards solutions to the fis- Kelly has the experience and intelligence to non-educator families don’t have the same op- test scores; to improve recruiting and retention cal challenges our state faces. Over the com- be an excellent state legislator,” said Low- portunity to do. I would say that it had a pro- of top tier teachers; and to consider the pos- ing weeks as I prepare to take office, I hope ell Jaffe, political director of The Civil Rights found impact on me.” sibility of a merger with the local high school. to meet with as many people as possible to Agenda. “The LGBTQ community has a new Although he did not grow up to become a In addition, Rykhus said that Evanston is gather their thoughts and ideas on the needs ally in the General Assembly, and I have no teacher himself, education remained an impor- lucky to be a district that is still able to offer of the district and solutions to the budget doubt that she will be able to make the diffi- tant area of interest for him. He began his career arts education and extracurricular activities for crisis. I am looking forward to working with cult decisions that are facing our leaders and in training and business development after earn- its students and he believes that these opportu- Sen. Heather Steans, Rep. Greg Harris, Alder- the state. Our legislative team is very much ing bachelor of art degrees in both marketing nities are vital in building life skills. man-elect Osterman, Ald. O’Connor and Ald. looking forward to working with her in her and Spanish from Michigan State University. He “They are critical,” he said. “That is where you Joe Moore to serve our constituents and to do new role.” later went back to school and earned a masters build community. That is where individuals really degree in Learning Sciences from Northwestern have a chance to pursue and deepen their exper- University’s School of Education and Social Poli- tise or knowledge in certain areas. It’s compli- cy, and currently works in the field of corporate mentary because so much of what is focused on learning as a director of strategic learning for in class time is more academic in nature, but Grant Thornton LLP. this helps you build those other essential life Having an even greater impact on his con- skills, in terms of organization and interpersonal tinuing interest in education, and the reason skills and I think its critical.” that really helped him make the decision to run While he is not fully aware of how the district for school board, was the adoption of his son, is handling the rising issue of bullies and bully- Ty’rith, with his partner Carlos. ing, he does think that it is a life skills issue the “We have eight years left in the school dis- district is taking a proactive stance against. He trict. We know that there is a long road ahead of mentioned that his typically quiet son attended us in terms of the education that we hope our a production by a theater group on bullying and son will be able to get. Secondly, a few years came home exuberant about what he had seen ago we started paying more attention to what and learned that day. He would like to see more was going on at the board level. We would go to of this type of education in the classroom. the meetings and I would leave scratching my His new school-board position will keep him head about some of the priorities that they were busy this year, but Rykhus looks forward to con- talking about and some of the conclusions they tinuing to spend his free time with his family. reached that were different than what I thought He said his perfect Saturday would be spent with the data was telling them and elements of data his husband and son, first watching his son play that were not being considered. There were sev- sports, then spending time at the lake and fi- eral choices that were made over the last year nally, enjoying a dinner out. that really reinforced that for me. I decided I He also enjoys spending his free time reading either needed to deal with things as they are or political blogs, playing tennis or catching a col- I needed to take action.” lege football or basketball game and meeting up In addition to his professional background with friends. and personal stake in helping mold the district, Rykhus is glad to be a member of the Evanston Rykhus also has been actively involved in vol- community. He knows that in some communities unteer positions that he believes have equipped an openly gay man could not win an election The newest Illinois state representative, Kelly Cassidy, with her sons. Photo courtesy of him with the skills to advocate effectively. for school board and he is proud to be part of a Cassidy He held volunteer positions with both Evan- community where sexuality is a non-issue. WINDY CITY TIMES April 20, 2011 13 a GAYin the Beef ‘n Brandy Webcaster Restaurant and Bar LIFE Anna DeShawn Text and PHOTOS BY kate sosin CHOW

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Photo at last year’s USCA. Photo courtesy AFC

Transgender HIV conference in May The AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s Service Providers Council’s Amanda Simpson, a political and transgender trailblazer. Transgender Conference will be Thursday, May 19, 2011, 9 a.m- The conference will appeal to anyone interested in promot- 3:30 p.m., at the University Center, 525 S. State. “TransActions” ing healthy behaviors and providing services and those in labor is organized by AFC’s Service Providers’ Council (SPC) Prevention and employment who are interested in increasing diversity in & Care Committees and the ad-hoc host committee. It will bring the workplace with regards to the transgender population. It will together local, state and national leaders to discuss “best prac- be of particular value to professional educators; service provid- tice,” cultural competency, employment issues, research-based ers in the areas of mental health, substance abuse prevention, This was a common activist tactic in the programs and HIV/STI prevention for and with transgendered intervention, treatment, prevention education, treatment and 1980s, trying to attack the incorrect rumors populations. adherence education (i.e., healthcare providers, prevention and about how AIDS is spread. These were stick- Featured speakers include Joanne Hermann, author of Trans- community health workers, nurses, health educators, program di- ers used around Chicago. From the Outlines gender Explained For Those Who Are Not; Jamison Green, Ph.D., rectors, social workers, case managers); and resource managers, archives. an international leader in transgender, health, policy, law and labor and diversity specialists. education from the University of California, San Francisco; and See http://www.aidschicago.org. WINDY CITY TIMES April 20, 2011 15

Danny Sotomayor editorial cartoon from 1989. Courtesy of Lori Cannon Sotomayor circa 1990. Photo by Lisa Howe-Ebright One-of-a-kind: Danny Sotomayor acted up and fought back

BY Owen Keehnen was the group’s primary focus and opposed wid- ening its focus to include class, gender and race Daniel Sotomayor was born in 1958 and grew up issues. Sotomayor continued his activism with a in poverty in the Humboldt Park area of Chicago. new direct action group, Cure AIDS Now. Initially he wanted to be an actor and studied Sotomayor’s in-your-face methods and on his craft at Center Theatre. He also graduated going struggle for his own life as well as the with a degree in graphic arts from Columbia Col- welfare of other persons with AIDS (PWAs) was lege. the subject of the Public Broadcasting Service Sotomayor’s life changed dramatically with his documentary film Short Fuse. His life was also AIDS diagnosis in 1988. In autumn of that year, chronicled in a Chicago Reader cover article, after experiencing the power of ACT UP/New “The Angriest Queer.” In the Reader piece, Soto- York at the Food and Drug Administration dem- mayor remarked, “This isn’t a popularity contest, onstration in Rockville, Md., Sotomayor returned you know. I really don’t care whether people like to Chicago transformed. Along with Paul Adams, me, or whether they approve of my style or my Lori Cannon and many others, he helped create methods. The question is whether I’m right and the Chicago chapter of ACT UP (the AIDS Co- whether we’re making progress. Because if we alition to Unleash Power), and Sotomayor soon are, then fuck ’em.” became a highly visible member of the organi- That focus and that combative nature were zation. His colorful HIV-awareness and safe-sex also apparent in Sotomayor’s cartoons. In 1989 T-shirts, buttons and protest posters helped give he became the first nationally syndicated, open- Sotomayor (right) and other participants (including Bill McMillan, second from left) at an AIDS the fledgling organization a visual identity and ly gay editorial cartoonist. During his three-year vigil circa 1990. Photo by Lisa Howe-Ebright raised needed funds. career with such publications as Gay Chicago, Sotomayor also gained notoriety in the activ- Windy City Times, Outlines, Heartland, the Bay ist community for his tireless confrontation of Area Reporter, the San Francisco Sentinel, Out- Mayor Richard M. Daley on the issue of AIDS Week, and Au Courant, Sotomayor contributed rights and funding. His relentless protests of the more than 200 cartoons that cut to the heart “You just have to do what you can do and don’t give up, because mayor’s policies included frequent verbal chal- of matters with acerbic prowess, tackling such one day there are going to be survivors.” — Danny Sotomayor lenges and even the unfurling of a banner at a issues as bureaucratic red tape, government in- black-tie gala that read, “Daley, Tell the Truth difference, pharmaceutical company greed, the About AIDS.” Daley once said of him, “Why is health care system, insurance companies, the that man always screaming at me?” Sotomayor’s demonizing policies of the church, and numer- unrelenting tactics are considered a major factor ous other issues faced by PWAs. in Daley’s significant increase in AIDS funding In the midst of his ongoing struggle with out- during the early 1990s. side forces, Sotomayor’s own AIDS battle contin- On April 24, 1990, ACT UP/Chicago sponsored ued. Through much of 1991 and into 1992 Soto- the National AIDS Action for Healthcare demon- mayor and his partner Scott McPherson (author stration, a daylong event that consisted of 5,000 of the acclaimed play Marvin’s Room) cared for to 6,000 protesters clogging the downtown area each other with the help of Cannon and other and targeted the practices of the American Medi- close friends. Sotomayor eventually succumbed cal Association and the insurance industry in re- to AIDS at Illinois Masonic Medical Center on gard to the AIDS epidemic. Sotomayor, Adams, Feb. 5, 1992. Tim Miller and Billy McMillan emerged with ban- Since his passing there have been several ret- ners flying atop a balcony of the Cook County rospectives of Sotomayor’s activism, life, and Building on Clark Street to the cheers of the work. crowd on the street below. From the book Out and Proud in Chicago: An Eventually Sotomayor and ACT UP/Chicago Overview of the City’s Gay Community, edited by Danny Sotomayor in a rare moment of calm, with lesbian attorney and activist Renee Hanover, parted ways. Sotomayor contended that AIDS Tracy Baim (2008, Surrey). circa 1990. Hanover died in January 2011. Photo by Lisa Howe-Ebright 16 April 20, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES

Chicago HIV/AIDS cases pass 36,000

BY Tracy Baim of the 25,269 cases reported to CDPH through category, CDPH shows 14,052; “Non-Hispanic as AIDS in 1980. The statistics for those early 2009, 20,813 (82 percent) were in men, and White” 6,963; “Hispanic” 3,784; and “Other” years show fewer than five cases in 1980 and As of March 2011, 36,802 people had been re- 4,456 (18 percent) involved women. [Numbers 467. The breakdown is similar in reported HIV 1981 (low numbers are suppressed in the tables ported to the Chicago Department of Public for the transgender population began to be col- infection cases, with 9,705 of the 16,879 total because of privacy concerns), but a jump to 16 Health (CDPH) with a diagnosis of HIV infec- lected in 2010 and are not yet complete.] The in Blacks, 3,920 in whites, 2,761 in Hispanics in 1982 and 42 in 1983. These were cases re- tion—this includes both AIDS and HIV (not number of HIV infection diagnoses reflects a and 475 in “Other.” ported to CDPH, and likely did not represent the AIDS)—since reporting began in the early 1980s similar pattern with a slightly higher percentage In the Mode of Transmission table of reported full impact of the epidemic, especially prior to for AIDS and 1999 for HIV (not AIDS). Of these, among women: out of 16,879 HIV-related cases, AIDS cases, “Men who have Sex with Men” (MSM) HIV testing. Of the 16,879 HIV cases, 9,134 are 14,507 (39 percent) have died and 22,295 are 13,035 (77 percent) were men and 3,854 (23 make up more than 50 percent of the 25,269 in MSM, 3,366 in IDU, 858 in MSM/IDU, 3,386 living with HIV infection. percent) were women. total, or 13,237 cases. Intravenous Drug Users are listed as heterosexually transmitted and 112 Accompanying this article are several graphs The table on race and ethnicity is also inter- (IDU) account for 27 percent, or 6,856 cases, as “other.” and tables showing breakdowns of AIDS and esting. While the disease in Chicago and other and heterosexual contact account for 12 per- In the coming weeks, Windy City Times will HIV Infection Diagnoses by year and selected U.S. cities was initially reported in some media cent, 2,979, of total reported AIDS cases. MSM also analyze data from nationwide AIDS/HIV re- demographic and risk characteristics in Chicago. as targeting white gay men, reports show its who also are IV drug users are 1,802 of the total. porting, and take a closer look at the geographic Because reporting of HIV (not AIDS) and AIDS path was not narrow even in the early 1980s. Heterosexual transmission accounts for 2,979 breakdown in Chicago. began at different times, the graphs and tables Of the 25,269 reported AIDS cases through cases, with 396 listed as “other.” are presented for both AIDS and HIV infection. 2009, the largest affected racial demographic The Chicago Department of Public Health be- First, looking at the gender breakdown of AIDS, is, by far, Blacks. In the “Non-Hispanic, Black” gan tracking what would later become known

Trends of AIDS Diagnoses by Sex, Trends of AIDS Diagnoses by Race/Ethnicity, TrendsTrends Chicagoof AIDS of Diagnoses1981-2009, AIDS Diagnoses by as Sex, of 3/2011by Sex, Chicago 1981-2009, as of 3/2011 ChicagoTrendsChicago 1981-2009, of AIDS 1981-2009, Diagnoses as of 3/2011 as by of Sex, 3/2011 Chicago 1981-2009, asGender of 3/2011 Total Race/Ethnicity Total* 2% GenderMale GenderFemaleTotal Total Not Hispanic, Not Hispanic, Hispanic Not Hispanic, Year of DiagnosisMale GenderMaleFemale FemaleTotal Year of Diagnosis Black White Other Year of DiagnosisYear of Diagnosis 1981 Male Female- - - 1981 - - - - - 1981Year of 19821981Diagnosis - 16-- -- - 16- 1982 6 9 - - 16 1982 19831982 16 3816- --16 4216 1983 13 24 - - 42 1981 - - - 1983 19841983 38 10538- 8-42 11342 1984 33 69 10 - 113 15% 1982 16 - 16 1984 19851984 105 2151058 11378 222113 1985 64 131 24 - 222 1983 38 - 42 1985 19861985 215 3652157 22297 374222 1986 134 195 43 - 374 1984 105 8 113 1986 19871986 365 5683659 343749 602374 18% 1987 214 304 80 - 602 1985 215 7 222 1987 19881987 568 71156834 5434602 765602 18% 18% 1988 281 366 109 9 765 1986 365 9 374 56% 1988 19891988 711 82171154 8354765 904765 1989 369 401 131 - 904 56% 1987 568 34 602 18% 27% 1989 19901989 821 1,03982183 10583904 1,144904 1990 529 442 161 12 1,144 1988 711 54 765 1990 19911990 1,039 1,2401,039105 1,144175105 1,4151,144 82% 1991 700 525 180 10 1,415 1989 821 83 904 1991 19921991 1,240 1,4841,240175 1,415238175 1,7221,415 82% 82% 1992 890 571 246 15 1,722 1990 1,039 105 1,144 1992 19931992 1,484 1,6251,484238 1,722294238 1,9191,722 1993 1,046 589 264 20 1,919 1991 1,240 175 1,415 1993 19941993 1,625 1,5321,625294 1,919288294 1,8201,919 82% 1994 979 558 266 17 1,820 1992 1,484 238 1,722 1994 19951994 1,532 1,3201,532288 1,820296288 1,6161,820 1995 963 407 213 33 1,616 1993 1,625 294 1,919 1995 19961995 1,320 1,1631,320296 1,616283296 1,4461,616 1996 888 334 201 23 1,446 1994 1,532 288 1,820 1996 19971996 1,163 1,163885283 1,446249283 1,1341,446 1997 732 219 158 25 1,134 1995 1,320 296 1,616 1997 19981997 885 660885249 1,134202249 1,134862 1998 559 147 134 21 862 1996 1,163 283 1,446 Not Hispanic, Black 1998 19991998 660 729660202 202202862 931862 1999 586 192 133 20 931 1997 885 249 1,134 1999 20001999 729 750729202 227202931 977931 2000 617 181 161 18 977 1998 660 202 862 Not Hispanic, White 2000 20012000 750 731750227 219227977 950977 Men 2001 614 157 160 19 950 1999 729 202 931 2001 20022001 731 781731219 259219950 1,040950 Men Men 2002 628 190 191 31 1,040 2000 750 227 977 Hispanic 2002 20032002 781 689781259 1,040229259 1,040918 Women 2003 593 148 150 27 918 2001 731 219 950 Men 2003 20042003 689 601689229 186229918 787918 Women Women 2004 477 151 140 19 787 2002 781 259 1,040 Not Hispanic, Other 2004 20052004 601 688601186 191186787 879787 2005 502 193 153 31 879 2003 689 229 918 Women 2005 20062005 688 581688191 172191879 753879 2006 450 140 133 30 753 2004 601 186 787 2006 20072006 581 500581172 144172753 644753 2007 388 122 103 31 644 2005 688 191 879 2007 20082007 500 544500144 162144644 706644 2008 450 111 122 23 706 2006 581 172 753 2008 2009*2008 544 429544162 135162706 564706 2009** 344 86 113 19 564 2007 500 144 644 2009* 2009* 429 429135 135564 564 TOTAL 14,052 6,963 3,784 467 2008 TOTAL 544 20,813 162 4,456 70625,269 TOTAL 14,052 6,963 3,784 467 25,269 TOTAL2009* TOTAL 20,813 429 20,8134,456 135 4,45625,26956425,269 Note: Total includes cells with less than 5 observations but are suppressed in the table. Note: Total includes cells with less than 5 observations but are suppressed in the table. *Includes cases with unknown race/ethnicity. Note: TotalTOTAL includes*DataNote: cells Totalfor 2009with includes lessare provisional.than cells 5 with observations20,813 less than but5 observations are suppressed4,456 but inare the suppressed table. in the table. *Includes cases with unknown race/ethnicity. 25,269 **Data for 2009 are provisional. *Data for 2009 Source:are*Data provisional. for Chicago 2009 areDepartment provisional. of Public Health **Data for 2009 are provisional. Source: Chicago Department of Public Health Source:Note: Chicago Total Source:HIV/STIDepartment includes Chicago Division cells of withPublic Department - Surveillance, less Health than of 5 Public observationsEpidemiology Health but and are Research suppressed Section, in the 03/23/2011 table. Source: Chicago Department of Public Health HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 HIV/STI*Data Division for 2009 HIV/STI - Surveillance, are provisional.Division Epidemiology - Surveillance, and Epidemiology Research Section, and Research 03/23/2011 Section, 03/23/2011 HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 Source: Chicago Department of Public Health HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 Trends of HIV Infection* Diagnoses by Sex, TrendsTrends of HIV Infection*of HIV Infection* Diagnoses Diagnoses by Sex, by Sex, Trends of HIV Infection* Diagnoses by Race/Ethnicity, Chicago 1999-2009, as of 3/2011 3% TrendsChicago ofChicago HIV 1999-2009, Infection* 1999-2009, as Diagnoses of 3/2011 as of 3/2011 by Sex, Chicago 1999-2009, as of 3/2011 Chicago 1999-2009, asGender of 3/2011 Total Race/Ethnicity Total** GenderMale GenderFemaleTotal Total Race/Ethnicity Total** Year of DiagnosisMale GenderMaleFemale FemaleTotal Not Hispanic, Not Hispanic, Hispanic Not Hispanic, Year of DiagnosisYear of Diagnosis 23% Year of Diagnosis Black White Other 1999 Male 1,313Female 408 1,721 23% 23% 1999Year of 20001999Diagnosis 1,313 1,4031,313408 1,721469408 1,8721,721 23% 1999 1,042 392 251 36 1,721 16% 2000 20012000 1,403 1,4421,403469 1,872483469 1,9251,872 77% 2000 1,131 401 287 53 1,872 1999 1,313 408 1,721 2001 20022001 1,442 1,3951,442483 1,925429483 1,8241,925 77% 77% 2001 1,118 428 328 51 1,925 2000 1,403 469 1,872 2002 20032002 1,395 1,2501,395429 1,824387429 1,6371,824 2002 1,007 450 318 49 1,824 2001 1,442 483 1,925 2003 20042003 1,250 1,1231,250387 1,637331387 1,4541,637 77% 2003 930 385 279 43 1,637 2002 1,395 429 1,824 57% 2004 20052004 1,123 1,1121,123331 1,454273331 1,3851,454 2004 806 371 235 42 1,454 57% 2003 1,250 387 1,637 23% 2005 20062005 1,112 1,1261,112273 1,385297273 1,4231,385 2005 741 378 226 40 1,385 2004 1,123 331 1,454 2006 20072006 1,126 1,126955297 1,423259297 1,2141,423 2006 804 348 230 41 1,423 2005 1,112 273 1,385 2007 20082007 955 1,001955259 1,214292259 1,2931,214 2007 703 275 193 42 1,214 2006 1,126 297 1,423 2008 2009**2008 1,001 1,001905292 1,293226292 1,1311,293 2008 776 253 217 47 1,293 2007 955 259 1,214 2009** 2009** 905 905226 1,131226 1,131 2009*** 647 239 197 31 1,131 2008 TOTAL 1,001 13,025 292 3,854 1,29316,879 TOTAL2009**TOTAL 13,025 905 13,0253,854 226 3,85416,8791,13116,879 TOTAL 9,705 3,920 2,761 475 16,879 *HIV infection diagnosis represents a diagnosis of HIV infection regardless of the Men *HIV infectionTOTAL diagnosisperson’s*HIV infection AIDS represents status diagnosis aat diagnosis the represents time13,025 of HIVdiagnosis. a diagnosis infection HIV of3,854 regardless reportingHIV infection ofbegan the16,879 regardless in July 1999 of the and Men Men *HIV infection diagnosis represents a diagnosis of HIV infection regardless of the person’s AIDS status at the time of diagnosis. HIV thus numbers prior to 1999 are not provided. reporting began in July 1999 and thus numbers prior to 1999 are not complete. person’s AIDS statusperson’s at theAIDS time status of diagnosis. at the time HIV of reportingdiagnosis. began HIV reporting in July 1999 began and in July 1999 and Women reporting began in July 1999 and thus numbers prior to 1999 are not complete. Not Hispanic, Black thus numbers*HIV infection prior**Datathus to numbersdiagnosis 1999for 2009 are prior represents notare toprovided.provisional. 1999 a diagnosisare not provided. of HIV infection regardless of the WomenMen Women **Includes cases with unknown race/ethnicity. Not Hispanic, Black **Dataperson’s for 2009 AIDSSource:**Data are statusprovisional. Chicagofor at2009 the Department are time provisional. of diagnosis. of Public HIV Health reporting began in July 1999 and ***Data for 2009 are provisional. Source:thus Chicago numbers Source:HIV/STIDepartment prior Chicago Divisionto 1999of Public Department -are Surveillance, not Health provided. of Public Epidemiology Health and Research Section, 03/23/2011 Women Source: Chicago Department of Public Health Not Hispanic, White HIV/STI**Data Division for HIV/STI2009 - Surveillance, are Division provisional. Epidemiology - Surveillance, and Epidemiology Research Section, and Research 03/23/2011 Section, 03/23/2011 HIV/STIHIV/STI DivisionDivision -- Surveillance,Surveillance, EpidemiologyEpidemiology andand ResearchResearch Section,Section, 03/23/201103/23/2011 Source: Chicago Department of Public Health HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 Hispanic

Not Hispanic, Other Trends of AIDS Diagnoses by Mode of Transmission, Chicago 1981-2009, as of 3/2011 2% Mode of Transmission Total* MSM IDU MSM/IDU Heterosexual Other Men who have Sex Intravenous Drug Year of Diagnosis with Men Users 1981 ------12% 1982 14 - - - - 16 1983 30 5 - - - 42 7% 1984 91 10 7 - - 113 1985 177 17 19 - 7 222 1986 304 28 26 5 10 374 1987 460 84 29 10 20 602 52% 1988 551 129 33 30 22 765 27% 1989 610 181 47 25 42 904 1990 741 250 74 44 35 1,144 1991 840 369 93 79 34 1,415 1992 926 560 116 99 21 1,722 1993 990 643 115 134 37 1,919 1994 930 617 110 135 27 1,820 1995 747 555 140 141 33 1,616 MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) 1996 665 496 128 144 13 1,446 1997 464 371 115 171 13 1,134 Intravenous Drug Users 1998 339 290 83 133 16 862 1999 409 274 86 155 8 931 MSM/IDU 2000 416 303 80 176 - 977 2001 420 266 83 172 7 950 Heterosexual 2002 471 289 78 196 6 1,040 WINDY CITY TIMES April 20, 2011 2003 431 213 76 195 - 918 Other 17 2004 397 190 53 143 5 787 2005 444 192 56 183 5 879 2006 373 160 51 166 - 753 2007 343 127 34 137 - 644 2008 357 138 38 167 5 706 2009** 297 100 29 134 - 564 TOTAL 13,237 6,856 1,802 2,979 396 25,269 Note: Total includesTrends cells with less thanof 5AIDS observations Diagnoses but are suppressed in the by table. Mode of Transmission, *Includes cases with unassigned risk. **Data for 2009 are provisional. Source: Chicago Department of Public HealthChicago 1981-2009, as of 3/2011 HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 2% Trends of AIDS Diagnoses byMode Mode of Transmission of Transmission, Total* ChicagoMSM 1981-2009,IDU asMSM/IDU of 3/2011Heterosexual Other 1% Men who have Sex Intravenous Drug Year of Diagnosis with Men Users 2% Trends of HIV Infection* DiagnosesMode of Transmissionby Mode of Transmission, Total* 1981 ------12% 1982 ChicagoMSM 14 1999-2009,IDU - MSM/IDU as of -3/2011Heterosexual- Other - 16 Men who have Sex Intravenous Drug Year1983 of Diagnosis with Men 30 Users 5 - - - 42 Mode of Transmission Total** 7% 1984 91 10 7 - - 113 19851981 MSM 177- IDU 17MSM/IDU- Heterosexual19- -Other 7- 222- 12% 1982 Men who have Sex Intravenous14 Drug - - - - 16 20% Year of1986 Diagnosis with Men 304 Users 28 26 5 10 374 19871983 46030 845 29- 10- 20- 60242 7% 52% 1999 19881984 794 55191 475 12910 138 337 298 30- 17 22- 1,721 765113 5% 27% 2000 19891985 846 610177 502 18117 123 4719 386 25- 12 427 1,872 904222 2001 19901986 936 741304 472 25028 123 7426 377 445 17 3510 1,925 1,144374 54% 2002 19911987 978 840460 397 36984 96 9329 344 7910 10 3420 1,824 1,415602 52% 2003 19921988 896 926551 299 560129 94 11633 340 9930 7 2122 1,637 1,722765 20%27% 2004 19931989 816 990610 279 643181 68 11547 284 13425 8 3742 1,454 1,919904 2005 19941990 798 930741 232 617250 63 11074 385 13544 7 2735 1,385 1,8201,144 2006 1991 850 840 207 369 45 93 309 79 11 34 1,415 1995 747 555 140 141 33 1,423 1,616 MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) 2007 19961992 735 665926 183 496560 41 128116 244 14499 10 1321 1,214 1,4461,722 2008 1993 774 990 181 643 43 115 287 134 7 37 1,919 1997 464 371 115 171 13 1,293 1,134 Intravenous Drug Users 2009***19981994 712 339930 141 290617 24 11083 232 133135 7 1627 1,131 1,820862 1995 747 555 140 141 33 1,616 TOTAL1999 9,134 409 3,366 274 858 86 3,386 155 113 8 16,879 931 MSM (MenMSM/IDUMSM who (Men have who Sex have with SexMen) with Men) 20001996 416665 303496 12880 176144 13- 1,446977 1997 464 371 115 171 13 1,134 Note: Total 2001includes cells with less than 5 observations but420 are suppressed in the266 table. 83 172 7 950 IntravenousHeterosexualIntravenous Drug Users Drug Users Trends of AIDS Diagnoses by Race/Ethnicity, *HIV infection20021998 diagnosis represents a diagnosis of HIV infection471339 regardless of the289290 person’s AIDS status7883 at the time of diagnosis.196133 166 1,040862 HIV reporting1999 began in July 1999 and thus numbers prior 409to 1999 are not provided.274 86 155 8 931 2003 431 213 76 195 - 918 MSM/IDUMSM/IDU Chicago 1981-2009, as of 3/2011 **Includes cases2000 with unassigned risk. 416 303 80 176 - 977 Other ***Data for2004 2009 are provisional. 397 190 53 143 5 787 2001 420 266 83 172 7 950 Source: Chicago2005 Department of Public Health 444 192 56 183 5 879 HeterosexualHeterosexual Race/Ethnicity Total* 2% HIV/STI Division20062002 - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research373471 Section, 03/23/2011160289 5178 166196 6- 1,040753 Trends of AIDS Diagnoses by Race/Ethnicity, 2003 431 213 76 195 - 918 Not Hispanic, Not Hispanic, Hispanic Not Hispanic, 2007 343 127 34 137 - 644 Other Other 2004 397 190 53 143 5 787 Year of Diagnosis ChicagoBlack 1981-2009,White as of 3/2011Other 2008 357 138 38 167 5 706 2009**2005 297444 100192 2956 134183 5- 564879 2006 373 160 51 166 - 753 1981 - - - - - Race/Ethnicity Total* 2007TOTAL 13,237343 6,856127 1,80234 2,979137 396- 25,269644 1982 6 9 - - 16 2% 2008 357 138 38 167 5 706 1983 Not Hispanic,13 Not Hispanic,24 Hispanic- Not Hispanic,- 42 Note: Total includes cells with less than 5 observations but are suppressed in the table. 2009** 297 100 29 134 - 564 1984Year of Diagnosis Black33 White69 10 Other- 113 15% *Includes cases with unassigned risk. **Data for 2009 are provisional. 1985 64 131 24 - 222 Source:TOTAL Chicago Department of Public Health13,237 6,856 1,802 2,979 396 25,269 19861981 134 - 195 - 43 - - - 374 - Trends HIV/STIof AIDS Division - Surveillance, Diagnoses Epidemiology and by Research Mode Section, 03/23/2011 of Transmission, 19871982 214 6 304 9 80 - - - 602 16 Note: Total includes cells with less than 5 observations but are suppressed in the table. 1983 13 24 - - *IncludesChicago cases with unassigned 1981-2009, risk. as of 3/2011 1988 281 366 109 9 765 42 Trends**Data for of2009 AIDSare provisional. Diagnoses by Mode of Transmission, 1984 33 69 10 - 113 15% 56% 2% 1% 1989 369 401 131 - 904 27% Source: Chicago ChicagoDepartment of Public 1981-2009, Health as of 3/2011 19901985 529 64 442 131 161 24 12 - 1,144 222 HIV/STI DivisionTrends - Surveillance, of EpidemiologyHIV Infection* and ModeResearch ofSection, Transmission Diagnoses 03/23/2011 by Mode of Transmission,Total* 2% 19911986 700 134 525 195 180 43 10 - 1,415 374 MSM IDU MSM/IDU Heterosexual Other 19921987 890 214 571 304 246 80 15 - 1,722 602 ChicagoMode 1999-2009, of Transmission as of 3/2011 Total* Year of Diagnosis Men who have Sex Intravenous Drug 1% 19931988 1,046 281 589 366 264 109 20 9 1,919 765 56% with MenMSM UsersIDU MSM/IDU Heterosexual Other 19941989 979 369 558 401 266 131 17 - 1,820 904 27% Year of DiagnosisTrendsMen who of have HIV Sex Intravenous Infection* Drug DiagnosesMode of Transmission by Mode of Transmission,Total** 1990 529 442 161 12 1,144 1981 with Men- Users- - - - - 1995 963 407 213 33 1,616 MSM IDU MSM/IDU Heterosexual Other 12% 1991 700 525 180 10 1,415 1982 14 Chicago- 1999-2009,- as of- 3/2011 - 16 20% 1996 888 334 201 23 1,446 1981 Year of Diagnosis Men- who have Sex Intravenous- Drug - - - - 12% 19971992 732 890 219 571 158 246 25 15 1,1341,722 1983 1982 30 14 with Men 5 - Users ------1642 7% 1993 1,046 589 264 20 1,919 Mode of Transmission Total** 1998 559 147 134 21 862 1984 1983 1999 91 30 79410 5 475 7 - 138 - - 298 -- 17 11342 1,721 7% 1994 979 558 266 17 1,820 Not Hispanic, Black 1999 586 192 133 20 931 1985 1984 2000 177 91 MSM 84617 10 IDU 50219 7 MSM/IDU123 -Heterosexual- 386 7- Other 12 113222 1,872 5% 1995 963 407 213 33 1,616 Men who have Sex Intravenous Drug 20% 2000 617 181 161 18 977 1986 1985 2001Year of Diagnosis304 177 with Men93628 17 Users 4722619 123 5 - 377 107 17 222374 1,925 54% 1996 888 334 201 23 1,446 Not Hispanic, White 2001 614 157 160 19 950 1987 1986 2002 460 304 97884 28 3972926 96105 344 2010 10 374602 1,824 52% 1997 732 219 158 25 1,134 2002 628 190 191 31 1,040 1988 1987 20031999 551 460 896794129 84 2994753329 138943010 340298 2220 177 602765 1,6371,721 27% 52% 1998 559 147 134 21 862 Hispanic 2000 846 502 123 386 12 5% 20% 2003 593 148 150 27 918 1989 1988 2004 610 551 816181 129 2794733 682530 284 4222 8 765 1,4541,872 27% 1999 586 192 133 20 931 Not Hispanic, Black 904 2004 477 151 140 19 787 1989 20052001 610 798936 181 232472 47 12363 25 385377 42 177 904 1,3851,925 54% 2000 617 181 161 18 977 Not Hispanic, Other 1990 741 250 74 44 35 1,144 2005 502 193 153 31 879 1990 20062002 741 850978 250 207397 74 4596 44 309344 35 1110 1,144 1,4231,824 2001 614 157 160 19 950 Not Hispanic, White 1991 840 369 93 79 34 1,415 2006 450 140 133 30 753 1991 20072003 840 735896 369 183299 93 4194 79 244340 34 107 1,415 1,2141,637 20% 2002 628 190 191 31 1,040 1992 926 560 116 99 21 1,722 2007 388 122 103 31 644 1992 20082004 926 774816 560 181279 116 4368 99 287284 21 78 1,722 1,2931,454 2003 593 148 150 27 918 Hispanic 1993 990 643 115 134 37 1,919 2008 450 111 122 23 706 1993 2009***2005 990 712798 643 141232 115 2463 134 232385 37 7 1,919 1,1311,385 2004 477 151 140 19 787 1994 2006 930 850617 207110 45135 309 27 11 1,820 1,423 2009** 344 86 113 19 564 Not Hispanic, Other 1994 930 617 110 135 27 1,820 2005 502 193 153 31 879 1995 1995 2007TOTAL 747 747 9,134735555 555 3,366183140140 85841141141 3,386244 3333 11310 1,616 16,8791,214 MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) TOTAL 14,052 6,963 3,784 467 25,269 1,616 MSMMSM (Men (Men who who have have Sex with Sex Men)with Men) 2006 450 140 133 30 753 1996 1996 2008 665 665 774496 496 181128128 43144144 287 1313 7 1,4461,446 1,293 2007 388 122 103 31 644 Note:2009*** Total includes cells with less than 5 observations712 but are suppressed141 in the table. 24 232 7 1,131 Intravenous Drug Users Note: Total includes cells with less than 5 observations but are suppressed in the table. 1997 1997 *HIV infection diagnosis represents464 464 a diagnosis of371 HIV371 infection regardless115 115of the person’s AIDS171 171status at the time of diagnosis.1313 1,1341,134 IntravenousIntravenous Drug Drug Users Users *Includes2008 cases with unknown race/ethnicity. 450 111 122 23 706 1998 1998 HIVTOTAL reporting began in July339 1999339 and thus numbers9,134290 prior290 to 1999 are3,366 not83 provided.83 858133133 3,386 1616 113 862862 16,879 MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) **Data for2009** 2009 are provisional. 344 86 113 19 564 1999 **Includes cases with unassigned409 risk. 274 86 155 8 931 MSM/IDU Source: Chicago Department of Public Health 1999 409 274 86 155 8 931 MSM/IDUMSM/IDU 2000 ***Data for 2009 are provisional.416 303 80 176 - 977 HIV/STI TOTALDivision - Surveillance, Epidemiology and14,052 Research Section, 03/23/20116,963 3,784 467 25,269 2000 Source:Note: Total Chicago includes Department cells with416 of lessPublic than Health 5 observations303 but are suppressed80 in the table. 176 - 977 Intravenous Drug Users 2001 *HIV infection diagnosis represents420 a diagnosis of HIV266 infection regardless of83 the person’s AIDS 172status at the time of diagnosis.7 Heterosexual 2001 HIV/STI Division - Surveillance,420 Epidemiology and266 Research Section, 03/23/201183 172 7 950950 HeterosexualHeterosexual Note: Total includes cells with less than 5 observations but are suppressed in the table. 2002 HIV reporting began in July 1999471 and thus numbers prior289 to 1999 are not provided.78 196 6 1,040 *Includes cases with unknown race/ethnicity. 2002 **Includes cases with unassigned471 risk. 289 78 196 6 1,040 MSM/IDU 2003 431 213 76 195 - 918 Other **Data for 2009 are provisional. 2003 ***Data for 2009 are provisional.431 213 76 195 - 918 Other 2004 Source: Chicago Department of Public397 Health 190 53 143 5 787 Other Source: Chicago Department of Public Health 2004 397 190 53 143 5 787 Heterosexual TrendsHIV/STI Division of- Surveillance, HIV Infection*Epidemiology and Research Diagnoses Section, 03/23/2011 by Race/Ethnicity, 2005 HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology444 and Research192 Section, 03/23/201156 183 5 879 3% 2005 444 192 56 183 5 879 Chicago 1999-2009, as of 3/2011 2006 373 160 51 166 - 753 Other 2006 2007 373 343 160 127 5134 166137 -- 644753 2007 2008 343 357 127 138 3438 137167 5- 706644 Race/Ethnicity Total** Trends of HIV Infection* Diagnoses by Race/Ethnicity, 2008 2009** 357 297 138 100 3829 167134 5- 564706 Not Hispanic, Not Hispanic, Hispanic Not Hispanic, 2009** 297 100 29 134 - 564 3% TOTAL 13,237 6,856 1,802 2,979 396 25,269 Year of Diagnosis Black White Other Chicago 1999-2009, as of 3/2011 TOTAL 13,237 6,856 1,802 2,979 396 25,269 Note: Total includes cells with less than 5 observations but are suppressed in the table. 1999 1,042 392 251 36 1,721 *Includes cases with unassigned risk. 16% Note: Total includes cells withAFC less than 5 observationsand but Windy are suppressed in the table. City Times Want Your Stories for AIDS @ 30 Race/Ethnicity Total** **Data for 2009 are provisional. 2000 1,131 401 287 53 1,872 *Includes cases with unassigned risk. Not Hispanic, Not Hispanic, Hispanic Not Hispanic, Source: Chicago Department of Public Health 2001 1,118 428 328 51 1,925 **Data for HIV/STI2009 are Division provisional. - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 2002Year of Diagnosis 1,007Black White450 318 Other49 1,824 Source: Chicago DepartmentWere of Public you Health around during the era of GRID and ACT UP? Did you lose friends or family? Then the AIDS Foun- 2003 930 385 279 43 1,637 HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 57% dation of Chicago (AFC) and the Windy City Times want to hear your account of that time. We are team- 20041999 8061,042 371 392 235 251 42 36 1,4541,721 23%16% 1% 20052000 7411,131 378 401 226 287 40 53 1,3851,872 ing up to produce a nine-month series called AIDS @ 30 to recognize the 30th year of AIDS in America, 1% 20062001 8041,118 348 428 230 328 41 51 1,4231,925 Trendsremember of theHIV early Infection* days of the epidemic, Diagnoses honor those by weMode lost, and of celebrate Transmission, long-term survivors. 20072002 7031,007 275 450 193 318 42 49 1,824 1,214 Trends ofAIDS HIV @ 30 Infection* will drawChicago from more Diagnoses 1999-2009, than two decades by as Modeof of photographs3/2011 of Transmission, and articles from the Windy City 20082003 776 930 253 385 217 279 47 43 1,2931,637 57% AIDS 2004 806 371 235 42 1,454 Times and other Chicago publications, but we need your stories to give this project real life. The weekly 2009*** 647 239 197 31 1,131 23% Chicago 1999-2009,Mode of Transmission as of 3/2011 Total** 2005 741 378 226 40 1,385 features will run in the Windy City Times from April through December, tracing the epidemic’s history TOTAL2006 9,705 804 3,920 348 2,761 230 475 41 16,8791,423 MSM IDU MSM/IDU Heterosexual Other 20% Year of Diagnosisfrom the earlyMen 1980’s. who have The Sex seriesIntravenous willMode Drug feature of Transmission profiles of local advocates, organizations,Total** those lost to AIDS, *HIV infection2007 diagnosis represents a diagnosis of HIV 703infection regardless 275of the person’s AIDS status193 at the time of diagnosis.42 HIV 1,214 with Men Users reporting2008 began in July 1999 and thus numbers prior to776 1999 are not complete.253 217 47 1,293 and uncoverMSM personal storiesIDU of familyMSM/IDU members, friendsHeterosexual and people Otherwho have lived with AIDS for 20 Not Hispanic, Black 1999 Men who have Sex 794Intravenous Drug475 138 298 17 20% **Includes2009*** cases with unknown race/ethnicity. 647 239 197 31 1,131 Year of Diagnosisyears or more. 1,721 @ ***Data for 2009 are provisional. 2000 with Men 846 Users 502 123 386 12 1,872 5% Source: ChicagoTOTAL Department of Public Health 9,705 3,920 2,761 475 16,879 Not Hispanic, White 2001 is there a particular936 person, organization472 or story123 you think needs377 to be highlighted17 in AI1,925DS @ 30? If so, 54% HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 1999 794 475 138 298 17 1,721 2002 978 397 96 344 10 *HIV infection diagnosis represents a diagnosis of HIV infection regardless of the person’s AIDS status at the time of diagnosis. HIV 2000 please contribute846 your story ideas!502 123 386 12 1,8241,872 5% reporting began in July 1999 and thus numbers prior to 1999 are not complete. Hispanic 2003 896 299 94 340 7 1,637 2001 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/A936 472 IDSAT30 123 377 17 1,925 20% 54% **Includes cases with unknown race/ethnicity. Not Hispanic, Black 2004 816 279 68 284 8 1,454 ***Data for 2009 are provisional. 2002 978 397 96 344 10 1,824 3 Not Hispanic, Other 2005 798 232 63 385 7 0 1,385 Source: Chicago Department of Public Health Not Hispanic, White 2003 896 299 94 340 7 1,637 HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 2006 850 207 45 309 11 1,423 20% 2004 2007 816 735 279 183 6841 284244 108 1,2141,454 Hispanic 2005 2008 798 774 232 181 6343 385287 77 1,2931,385 2006 2009*** 850 712 207 141 4524 309232 117 1,1311,423 Not Hispanic, Other 2007 735 183 41 244 10 1,214 TOTAL 9,134 3,366 858 3,386 113 16,879 MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) 2008 774 181 43 287 7 1,293 2009***Note: Total includes cells with less than 5712 observations but are suppressed141 in the table. 24 232 7 1,131 Intravenous Drug Users *HIV infection diagnosis represents a diagnosis of HIV infection regardless of the person’s AIDS status at the time of diagnosis. TOTALHIV reporting began in July 1999 and 9,134thus numbers prior to 19993,366 are not provided. 858 3,386 113 16,879 MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) **Includes cases with unassigned risk. MSM/IDU Note: Total***Data includes for cells 2009 with are provisional.less than 5 observations but are suppressed in the table. Intravenous Drug Users *HIV infectionSource: diagnosis Chicago representsDepartment aof diagnosis Public Health of HIV infection regardless of the person’s AIDS status at the time of diagnosis. Heterosexual HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 HIV reporting began in July 1999 and thus numbers prior to 1999 are not provided. **Includes cases with unassigned risk. OtherMSM/IDU ***Data for 2009 are provisional. Source: Chicago Department of Public Health Heterosexual HIV/STI Division - Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research Section, 03/23/2011 Other 18 April 20, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES VIEWPOINTs WINDY CITY of California’s Christian conservatives who com- have and continue to woo cash-strapped Afri- TIMES prise of just 6.2 percent of the state’s overall can-American churches to their anti-gay crusade VOL. 26 No. 29, April 20, 2011 rev. irene population. under the guise of protecting Black civil rights. The combined forces of Windy City Times, Garlow in 2008 was instrumental in promoting However, the truth is they are really engaged in founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, monroe religion-based bigotry in the Prop8 campaign a broad anti-civil rights agenda that’s is harmful founded May 1987. and today on a much broader national scale to African-Americans. PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR as part of an organized effort to revitalize the When Bush’s presidential campaign appeal to Tracy Baim Religious Right and its opposition to marriage African Americans was that the Republican Party equality. Garlow and a number of national white is the “party of Lincoln,” African American num- ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky anti-gay Christian groups are once again solicit- bers grew, and white Conservative Christian or- MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis Using Blacks BUSINESS MANAGER Meghan Streit ing African American faith communities to join ganizations craftily tapped into the solidly Black DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright ‘for saving America them in an effort to bring immense harm to LG- Democratic voting bloc by drawing cash-strapped ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson BTQ people—and society at large from its brand Black churches into their sphere. And these or- SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGERS: Terri Klinsky, Amy of socially divisive politics. ganizations doled out big bucks to promote an Matheny, Kirk Williamson, Dave Ouano, Kirk Smid from the bondage PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Cynthia Holmes If you don’t understand just how harmful Gar- anti-gay marriage agenda targeted to win Black NIGHTSPOTS MANAGING EDITOR Kirk Williamson of gay marriage’ low’s message is to LGBTQ African Americans— voters in 2004. Now they are doling out money NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 and all LGBTQ people—consider how it feels to to sponsor urban anti-violence programs operat- SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Rex Wockner, Marie No faith community knows better than the Black be told your state’s constitution will now pro- ing out of Black Christian churches. J. Kuda, David Byrne, Tony Peregrin, Lisa Keen, Church how religion-based bigotry shapes preju- Yasmin Nair, Emmanuel Garcia scribe that there is something about your person As the nation commemorates the 150th anni- THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan dicial attitudes many white Americans once held that is so awful and flawed that you don’t de- versary of the start of the Civil War this month, I CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight, Jr. toward African Americans in this country. serve a fundamental freedom that others enjoy. am reminded that the fight for marriage equality BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair Religious texts have been interpreted to jus- However, Jim Garlow’s newfound appreciation in the U.S. is similarly to my ancestors’ fight for ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS tify some of this country’s worst crimes against Mary Shen Barnidge, Steve Warren, Lawrence of the African-American community is disingen- freedom. Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Jerry Nunn, our community, resulting in the legality of slav- uous, considering his and the religious right’s In their day, before the Civil War in 1861, the Alicia Wilson, Jonathan Abarbanel ery, the lynching of Black boys and men- one of irrefutable embrace of divisive and racist poli- United States consisted of 19 free states and COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Susie Day, which this nation will never forget-15 year old tics. 15 slave states. As a matter of fact, in the 2004 Jorjet Harper, Lee Lynch, Steve Starr, Lisa Keen, Emmett Till- and the prohibition of interracial Charlsie Dewey, Michael Knipp, Mark Corece, Joe For example, the Religious Right espousal of presidential race between John Kerry and George Erbentraut, Carrie Maxwell, Billy Masters, Kate marriage. prejudice toward African Americans is seen in a Bush where marriage equality was a hot-button Sosin, Chuck Colbert, Micki Leventhal, Sarah Toce, As African Americans, we continue to expe- recent comment by N.C. Republican Senator Jim issue, the election map results between Kerry’s Natasha Hemley, Dana Rudolph, Sally Parsons rience the harm that religion-based bigotry Forrester who has introduced an anti-gay mar- blues states and Bush’s red states corresponded SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Kat Fitzgerald, Mel causes, especially concerning the civil rights is- Ferrand, Hal Baim, Steve Starr, Emmanuel Garcia, riage bill. to the pre-civil war free states and slave states, Dave Ouano sue of same-sex marriage. “Slick city lawyers and homosexual lobbies and respectively. CIRCULATION I am afraid that the civil rights issues concern- African American lobbies are running Raleigh,” As an African-American lesbian, I thank God CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright ing same-sex marriage as it affects all African Forrester stated in the “Statesville Record and that I am not in slavery. But I am certainly DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, American families- straight and gay alike -may Landmark.” Forrester is supportive of Christian in a civil war with Garlow and national white Sue and Victor very well be co-opted again by several national WEB HOSTING: LoveYourWebsite.com (lead pro- Action League of North Carolina, an anti-gay anti-gay Christian groups and ministers who are grammer: Martie Marro) white anti-gay Christian groups and ministers, religious organization born of Southern Baptist now drumming up a manipulative and exploit- like just this recently by Rev. Jim Garlow of advocacy. ative campaign to thank Christian conservative Skyline Wesleyan Church in La Mesa, Calif., who Copyright 2011 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media So why have so many of our African American African Americans for saving America from the Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. 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SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT guard is on hand to offer some remedy through “Voice Check, A Cabaret,” which features musical A transgender twist selections from the opera and by other Woyzeck- inspired pieces by musicians like Tom Waits and others at 7:30 p.m. May 10 at the Chopin The- to Woyzeck atre. Oswald is glad that his Pony gets to be a part BY SCOTT C. MORGAN the other side of the woods from Woyzeck,” of The Woyzeck Project mix, adding that “queer though he also describes its historical setting and trans people need to be dramatically in their Brooklyn-based transgender playwright Sylvan “in a kind of now.” own stories.” And with the classic dramatic in- Oswald was always writing “trouser roles” into Pony is the name of the new guy who is con- spiration for Pony playing on its off nights, Os- his earlier plays. However, with Pony, a world- structing a male identity for himself as he enters wald is happy that audiences will have such a premiere drama presented by About Face Theatre a new town. Pony attracts the attention of an convenient way to draw parallels between the as part a larger Woyzeck Project festival around obsessive waitress named Marie, but is also pur- two works. Chicago, Oswald felt secure enough to feature sued by young trans-man named Heath. About Face Theatre’s Pony and The Hypocrites’ transgender characters outright. “The cast kind of represents different posi- Woyzeck headline The Woyzeck Project and play “I was really interested in female masculinity,” tion on the queer and trans-dial,” Oswald said. in repertory now through Sunday, May 22, at the Oswald said about his earlier trouser-role char- “Everybody in world of this play was assigned Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division. Tickets are acters of women portraying men. It was a way female at birth, but they present themselves in $28 per show or $48 for both shows. Call 866- for Oswald to counter stereotypical representa- different ways.” 811-4111. For more information on The Woyzeck tions of women just as girlfriends or wives. “I Through Pony, Oswald was able to explore Project, visit http://www.aboutfacetheatre.com was interested in butch-ness and androgyny.” some of the complexities and antagonisms be- or http://www.the-hypocrites.com. Yet those trouser role characters created a lot tween the transgender and queer communities. Please send theater news and other related of confusion for many of Oswald’s friends and For instance, there’s an older butch lesbian char- tidbits to [email protected] and mentors. Although there is a tradition in opera acter who expresses plenty of anger toward a [email protected]. and many early versions of Peter Pan to have younger trans guy. Sylvan Oswald. Photo courtesy of About Face pubescent boys or young men often portrayed by “Some of these dynamics have been playing Theatre female performers, many more audiences equate out in the LGBT community and I feel that they women dressed as men to just be temporary dis- need to be talked about,” Oswald said. “We need Sarajevo for The Inconvenience at 7:30 p.m. on Tony winner to guises as in so many Shakespearean romantic more conversation and more representation.” Tuesday, May 3. comedies. Oswald is honored to have Pony run in reper- Collaboraction is also getting into the mix perform May 2 Tony Award winner Alice Ripley will be With all of the gender questioning, Oswald tory at the Chopin Theatre with The Hypocrites’ with two shows. Franz Fest: a Woyzeck Project featured in “Daily Practice: The Acoustic came to the realization that his characters were new staging of Woyzeck in a new adaptation by Party/Performance Exploratory is a multi-artist Sessions” Monday, May 2, at 8 p.m. at actually transgender: “I was writing around this former artistic director Sean Graney. Oswald is deconstruction of Büchner’s play involving danc- Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. the whole time and it was eye-opening for me also amazed at how About Face Theatre Artistic ers, puppetry and more (7:30 p.m. May 6 and Ripley won a Tony for her role in the mu- because this is where I realized I needed to Director Bonnie Metzgar (who also directs Pony) 9 p.m. May 7 at the Flat Iron Building, 1575 sical Next to Normal, and was nominated start.” has been able to reach out to so many other N. Milwaukee), while a revival of Brett C. Leon- for her performance in the musical Side In the creation of Pony, Oswald took inspira- theater companies to create The Woyzeck Proj- ard’s critically acclaimed Guinea Pig Solo (which Show. She made her Broadway debut in The tion from Georg Büchner’s fragmentary drama ect festival. updated Woyzeck to the wars of today) is pre- Who’s Tommy in 1993. Woyzeck, which was left unfinished at the play- For instance, Oracle Productions’ staging of sented in a free reading at the Chopin Theatre at General admission is $45 each; the VIP wright’s death in 1837. Büchner based Woyzeck David Steiger’s translation of Woyzeck continues 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9. meet-and-greet is $75 each. See http:// on an actual crime where a soldier, displaying through April 30 at 3809 N. Broadway. Other Although The Woyzeck Project glaringly omits www.Stage773.com or call 773-327-5252. signs of insanity, murdered his ex-mistress. companies will present modernized staged read- Alban Berg’s influential and expressionistic 1925 Oswald looked to Woyzeck in terms of struc- ings at the Chopin Theatre like Skin by Naomi opera, Wozzeck (recently revived in New York by ture for Pony, and as a way to create a dialogue Izuka for Route 66 Theatre Company at 7:30 p.m. the Metropolitan Opera), Chicago Opera Van- between the two plays. Oswald places Pony “on on Monday, May 2, and Doyle Avant’s Woyzeck of 20 April 20, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES THEATER REVIEW Murney) and puts them under contract to amoral and cynical producer Max (Douglas Sills) who White Noise promotes them into the rock music mainstream. Mark Pracht (left) Playwright: Robert Morris, Steven The show opens with something like a rock and Thad Anzur in Morris, Joe Shane (music & lyrics); version of “Springtime for Hitler” from The Pro- The Copperhead. Matte O’Brien (book) ducers, and within minutes the neo-nazi siblings Photo by At: Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted are singing “Welcome to Auschwitz.” It seems Johnny Knight Tickets: 321-988-8000; like satire, a hideous “what if” nightmare. But http://www.whitenoise.com; $54.50-$74.50 the show quickly turns earnest as the producer Runs through: June 5 also signs musically-mainstream Black twins Dion (Wallace Smith) and Tyler (Rodney Hicks) and BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL repackages them—against their judgment—as

a thug hip-hop act. Their song, “Nigger Gonna’ to citizens looking back on decisions made in In his debut as director, veteran choreographer THEATER REVIEW Shoot the Whiteboy,” is as offensive as anything haste and expediency. More than making a case Sergio Trujillo has assembled a smashing com- the skinheads sing. Predictably, the two bands for amnesty extended toward deeds commit- pany and plugged them into a mega-watt gen- The Copperhead clash in a violent outcome. Playwright: Augustus Thomas ted amid conflicting public opinions, however, erator for 100 minutes of slam-bang, high-tech, The show wants to indict popular taste and At: City Lit Theatre at the The Copperhead was also a plea to a nation, rock-concert, multimedia, never-take-a-breath ignorance, and the ability of mass marketing Edgewater Presbyterian Church, 1020 W. poised on the brink of WW I, for tolerance of wizardry. White Noise looks good, sounds good to mold—or disguise—messages. However, the Bryn Mawr Conscientious Objectors—in Thomas’ play, wear- and packs a punch. That will be enough for most focus is entirely on the machinations of the mu- Phone: 773-293-3682; $25 ing the titular copper badge proclaiming their folks, who won’t realize that White Noise substi- sic biz rather than on public taste or even the Runs through: May 15 convictions—who refused to participate in a tutes in-your-face attitude for actual depth. conflicted artists, as characterization, exposi- military action they could not advocate in good The Broadway-bound show is inspired by real- tion and even plausibility are left on the floor in BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE conscience (hence the term). life white supremacist rockers Prussian Blue, a favor of high energy and presentational pizzazz. Of course, you can’t drop an unedited period band built around two blond-haired sisters that For example, gifted and maybe-Jewish songwrit- A phenomenon common to all wars is the swift- text into a storefront performance space in flourished in a niche market for about six years. er Jake (Eric William Morris) agrees to write hits ness with which the tides of battle turn, ren- 2011—and not just because the original pro- White Noise takes the notion of the sisters, here for both groups. Not credible. dering an accurate assessment of either side’s duction included regiments of cavalry and foot named Eva (Mackenzie Mauzy) and Eden (Emily We’re given only the flimsiest reasons why Eva, progress impossible even to those claiming to soldiers on parade. Actors confronting the early Padgett), adds neo-Nazi brother Duke (Patrick Eden and Duke are white supremacists. Duke observe from a distance. Only when the conflicts dramas of American Realism must also grapple have ceased irrevocably can the victories and with dialogue reflecting pacing and rhythms losses be counted, the strategies evaluated and very different than those encountered today—a the causes analyzed—most frequently in post- potential pitfall rendering all the more com- bellum literature focusing on the human aspects mendable the formidable resistance to mockery overlooked in the flush of patriotic fever. of their material displayed by director Kathy It is important to remember, therefore, when Scambiatterra and her valiant cast. Instead, viewing Augustus Thomas’ 1918 drama of under- each company member embraces his/her role cover espionage during the American Civil War, in generating unhurried narrative suspense suf- that events now safely cached in centuries past ficient to engage our emotions, the better to were still within the immediate recall of audi- heed our story’s cautionary lesson. Yes, we may ences at its premiere—memories all the more smile at the occasional anachronism—the facto- vivid for having occurred, often literally, on ry-made field-dispatch envelopes, for example, their own front lawns. Our protagonist—a civil- or the gaudy colors favored by costumer Richard ian whose brave service to his president is mis- Lurie—but when the moment of our hero’s re- understood by his neighbors, bringing suffering demption finally looms, the tension in the room on himself and his family long after the treaties is palpable. are signed—was, then as now, a figure familiar

THEATER REVIEW it all with outrageous plot twists that strain White Noise. Photo by Carol Rosegg credibility. Take for instance the teenage vigi- The Metal lante forces who dress up in pig masks to en- force morality in Midlothia. Or how a group of Children teenage girls (led by the jarringly articulate is a one-note character whose final action is Playwright: Adam Rapp 16-year-old student Vera of Caroline Neff) de- telegraphed miles away. Max also is a one-note At: Next Theatre, 927 Noyes, Evanston CRITICS’ PICKS velop a pregnancy cult in Idaho dedicated to character, despite the considerable strength of Phone: 847-475-1875; $25-$40 Sills’s sharp performance. We’re told Jake and Falmouth’s novel. El Nogalar, Goodman Theatre, through Runs through: May 8 Eden are in love but we never see it, they never Such extreme behavior would work if Rapp April 24. The word “foreclosure” takes on have a love song and it doesn’t impact the story. had gone all out with a farcical approach to ominous new meaning in Tanya Saracho’s BY SCOTT C. MORGAN There’s a meaningless and offensive flaming gay The Metal Children. But Rapp grounds most Chekhovian account of social tensions on everything else in a recognizable reality, so character (an influential rock blogger). Adam Rapp’s The Metal Children might be a the Mexican border where evictions are con- these weird flourishes feel like dramatically Will any of this matter? Probably not. Tradi- thoroughly aggravating experience for some ducted at gunpoint by criminal cartels and stylistic clashes. tional Broadway audiences will not like White audiences. And that’s because Rapp refuses servants hold power over their former mas- At least director Joanie Schultz maintains Noise, fans of rock musicals such as American to reduce at the issue of school book banning ters. MSB interest throughout the Next Theatre produc- Idiot probably will, and actual rockers will think to right and wrong absolutes. 42nd Street, Marriott Theatre, Lincoln- tion. And that’s even though most of the it’s real, which is scary. They won’t notice that Now in its Midwest premiere at Next The- shire, through May 29. Lovers of tap danc- small town characters aren’t offered more most of the well-structured songs by Robert Mor- atre in Evanston, The Metal Children is not an ing and Depression-era song standards will in the text than to provide exposition (par- ris, Steven Morris and Joe Shane do traditional anti-censorship screed where an intellectual be in musical comedy heaven in director Ra- ticularly in the case of Meg Thalken as the Broadway story-and-character work. Everyone writer takes on a religiously small-minded chel Rockwell’s grounded and flashy staging down-home motel manger Edith Dundee and will like the show-stoppers “Mondays Suck” for town. Instead, Rapp presents a deeply flawed of this 1980 film-to-stage homage of 1930s Paul Fagen as the embattled English teacher the neo-nazis and “Country Hip-Hop” for the and drug-addled New York author who is just Busby Berkeley film spectaculars. SCM Stacey) rather than truly complex characters. Brothas. nonplussed when his young adult book, The Medea, Chicago Opera Theater at Har- However, what might annoy most audi- Metal Children, is banned in the fictionalized ris Theater for Music and Dance, April 23 ence members is the cipher-like meekness small town of Midlothia due to its magical through May 1. Opera as an art form emerged that Rapp writes into author Tobin Falmouth. realism content involving teenage pregnancy in the late 1590s from Renaissance scholars Tibetan exhibit Though Rapp explains Tobin’s self-pitying and abortion. trying to recreate Greek drama. See how the doubt and personal problems in the climac- May 7-8 Now Rapp is drawing from personal experi- French approached this relatively “new” art tic Act II school assembly, the whole speech Diamond Way Buddhist Center will pres- ence with The Metal Children, since his own form when Chicago Opera Theater produces feels more like Tobin’s one attempt to do a ent an exhibition of Buddhist statues and 1997 young adult novel, The Buffalo Tree, the Windy City premiere of Marc-Antoine book tour speech rather than an unburdening thankgas (Tibetan scroll paintings) from was banned by Muhlenberg High School in Charpentier’s 1690s French Baroque take on cry of help from the heart. its North American Collection on Saturday, Reading, Pa. And if Tobin Falmouth (a very the classic Greek tragedy. SCM Though some will find Rapp’s morally com- May 7, 2-7 p.m., and on Sunday, May 8, raspy-sounding and lethargic Sean Cooper) is The Three Faces of Dr. Crippen, Strange plex approach to The Metal Children fascinat- 12-5 p.m., at Flourish Studio, 3020 N. Lin- a stand-in for Rapp, then the whole incident Tree Group at Steppenwolf Garage, through ing, others will find it more as a big failing. coln. becomes more an examination on how people April 24. Murder, Scotland Yard and the Mar- Either way, The Metal Children shows how the Admission is free to see the works. Lec- can extremely revile or revere a text beyond coni wireless: Strange Tree blends horror, battle for the hearts and minds of American tures are $10 and films are $4 suggested the author’s original intentions. vaudeville and whimsy to tell the 1911 tale. teenagers continues to rage. donation per person. See http://www.ICan- Rapp’s moral shades of gray approach to The It’s 1/3 of the Steppenwolf Garage Rep. JA Flourish.com and http://www.dwbcchicago. Metal Children offers up a welcome complex- —By Abarbanel, Barnidge org. and Morgan ity to the issue, but he ultimately undercuts WINDY CITY TIMES April 20, 2011 21 

“This ensemble of actors comes replete with formidable firepower.” —Chicago Tribune

“Exemplary ensemble work… the acting delivers stirring emotional turns.” —Newcity

“The intimacy and richly textured acting by this committed cast makes

for a wonderful theatrical event.” —Chicago Critic

“A grand scale Steppenwolf revival.” From left: Elaine Rivkin, Celeste Williams and Aaron Todd Douglas. Photo by Liz Lauren —Chicago Sun-Times

THEATER REVIEW nouncements so beloved of southern playwrights steeped in Shintoistic ancestor-worship. “The cast is superb—a must see.” Tree “Sometimes we have to know where we’ve —Daily Herald Playwright: Julie Hébert come from to know who we are” proclaims the At: Victory Gardens Theatre at show’s publicity. But after 95 minutes of watch- the Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln ing Leo and Didi drag their feet, we are left as Phone: 773-871-3000; $20-$50 puzzled as in the beginning. Oh, we know that “Some of the most affective acting Runs through: May 1 Mrs. Jesse Price and Mr. Ray Marcantel were I’ve ever seen in theater—this once wed in California (where interracial mar- is a top-notch production.” BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE riages were permitted in 1954) while the latter —Gapers Block was in the marines, and that Leo is the offspring Imagine that you’re a middle-aged African- of that union, and that the spouses eventually American chef living in Chicago with a college- parted ways to seek other partners. But where age child and a venerated mother gradually de- did Jesse, a former school principal, acquire her clining into dementia. Or imagine that you’re a salty—and curiously phallocentric—vocabulary? white gender-studies professor in New Orleans, Why did Ray’s dear-john experience assume the the daughter of a cruelly embittered father, repercussive shape that it did? And why does recently deceased. Now imagine that you are Didi first enter in a boat arising from a smoking granted the means to discover the secret of how THE HOT L BALTIMORENOW PLAYING pit in the stage floor (representing the Styx?) your respective dam and sire, both now beyond just as Jesse is ranting about seeing devils? redemption or recriminations, came to be the This isn’t the first time that director Andrea J. By: LANFORD WILSON people whom you knew. What would you do? Dymond has been assigned the task of finding Directed by: ensemble member TINA LANDAU What the long-lost brother and sister at the a story in a labyrinth of provocative imagery, center of Julie Hébert’s Tree (as in “family tree”) and under her guidance Aaron Todd Douglas and do is to hesitate, then hesitate again, then hesi- Elaine Rivkin maintain a capable level of inter- Featuring ensemble members ALANA ARENAS, tate some more. Leo says, “Get out!” many times est throughout, assisted by Leslie Ann Shep- (while never threatening to call the police or pard as the peppery JJ and Celeste Williams in KATE ARRINGTON, JON MICHAEL HILL, take out a restraining order), and Didi likewise the thankless role of Mama Jesse. Ultimately, JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH, YASEN PEYANKOV repeatedly declares, “I’m going!” (but never re- however, Tree is a premise still searching for a & MOLLY REGAN with DE’ADRE AZIZA, treats farther than her car). Aloof from the de- resolution—a goal we eagerly await, perhaps in JEREMY GLICKSTEIN, SEAN ALLAN KRILL, nials, resentments, accusations, pleas and chal- a later play. lenges are teenage JJ, who rejects her elders’ TARON PATTON, NAMIR SMALLWOOD, timidity, and matriarch Jesse, who vacillates SAMUEL TAYLOR, ALLISON TOREM & between lucidity, senility and the oracular pro- JACQUELINE WILLIAMS

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Acrobats and contortion- ists square off against hip hop dancers amid a gritty urban landscape in Cirque Éloize iD, a modern-day multimedia spec- tacular from the Montreal-based circus troupe. Cirque Éloize iD Buy online at steppenwolf.org runs eight performances be- or call 312-335-1650. tween April 26-May 8 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph. Performances are 7:30 p.m. April 26 and May 6, then 2 Corporate Support and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20-$75. Call 800-775-2000 or visit http://www.broadwayinchicago. com. 22 April 20, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES NUNN ON ONE: JP: Yes, it is a real mix. I have friends in a PERFORMANCE group called Beast. They have been really popu- lar in the last three years. They worked on the Hollis Resnik in melody and the beat of the music. If you listen ‘All About Eve’ Cirque Eloize iD director on to them then will recognize the songs of iD. I wanted really urban sounds—electronic, techno benefit reading family, break dancing and more but also a nice melody. I always start with the Award-winning actress Hollis Resnik is BY JERRY NUNN music. It is the first step with me in the process. Margo Channing in Season of Concern’s I make people around the table listen the music, benefit reading of “All About Eve” May 23 Cirque Eloize iD debuts in Chicago this spring and explain the direction. The set designer, cos- at the Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse. with a visually spectacular masterpiece. Sixteen tume designer, choreographer then join me to The reading of Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s artists showcase everything from juggling to work on the direction initiated by the music. iconic 1950 screenplay is directed by long- stilt walking. Director Jeannot Painchaud sat WCT: There was a Latin vibe, from what I time Goodman Theatre associate producer down to discuss the history of the creation re- saw. Steve Scott. Show time is 7 p.m. cently. JP: In some parts, [it’s] definitely how the Resnik will be joined onstage by other Windy City Times: Hello, Jeannot. How did characters are played. It is not West Side Story Chicago favorites including Larry Yando as you start this whole endeavor? but there is something about the two gangs Addison DeWitt, Heidi Kettenring as Kar- Jeannot Painchaud: I started the whole thing and the attitude. Some of the dancers are very en, Steppenwolf ensemble member James 18 years ago. I am part of what has been called good at it. Out of the 16 cast members, four are Vincent Meredith as Bill, Peggy Roeder as the new wave of the circus. It was started in hip-hop and break dancers. All the artists dance Birdie, Northlight Theatre Artistic Director Quebec, Montreal. About 25 years ago I was a in the show. It is a very physical show. That is BJ Jones as Lloyd, Ross Lehman as Max student at the National Circus School. I come always in Cirque Eloize. Everyone participates Fabian, Maura Kidwell as Ms. Caswell and from a little island called Magdalen Island, right in the whole thing. You will recognize them in Sandra Delgado as Eve. Longtime Chicago in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. We the whole show and be attached to them. The musician John Steinhagen is the pianist. were seven friends studying at the school, which way they look at each other and their moves has The 1950 film All About Eve starred Bette I consider now the best circus school in the Jeannot Painchaud. Photo by Jocelyn Michel Latin roots. I am from Montreal and we are a mix Davis as Channing, the prominent yet ag- world. They have acrobatics, acting, and danc- of Europe and America. Our roots are more Latin ing Broadway star, and Anne Baxter as Eve Harrington, a willingly helpful young fan ing. An artist is really complete after that. gangs and the story between them. It is a love that Anglo Saxon. who insinuates herself into Channing’s life. WCT: How did the show begin? story. There are some nice quiet poetic moments WCT: I saw the YouTube video of the show Joseph L. Mankiewicz wrote and directed JP: We created a show there to show our fami- but most of the show is really powerful. We are and the girl was pulling her leg like a human the movie, based on the short story “The lies on the island. It is very tiny with 12,000 talking hip-hop, break dance, rollerblade and pretzel! Wisdom of Eve” by Mary Orr. people living there. The meaning of the word is even a trampoline wall. JP: She is doing a duet with a b-boy. The film was nominated for 14 Academy heat lightning. We made the show with gymnas- WCT: I saw in the promo that there are vid- WCT: What is a b-boy? Awards and won six, including Best Pic- tics and acrobatics. This sparked an interest. I eo projections. JP: A typical break dancer. They do battles ture. was an acrobat myself and a juggler. I worked JP: I wanted to create a show where there from spinning on the head to moving with atti- Season of Concern (SoC) is the Chicago with Cirque de Soleil for a year along with other would be a camera in the city on a corner look- tude. I built a duet with a contortionist meeting theatre community’s fundraising effort, companies. We are all from the same movement ing at kids challenging each other. It would a b-boy. It is all mixed up together. It creates a providing compassionate care to artists in Montreal. zoom in and out to another area. Because it is piece of art with two different ways of moving. who are experiencing life-threatening ill- We started Cirque Eloize so my interest from all video projection on a big wall it is like a It is animalistic, like araignee… nesses. Each year, Season of Concern raises the very beginning was to work with people cartoon. Characters are like real characters on WCT: French for spider… funds that provide direct care and address who didn’t really know the circus. So creators a cartoon set. There are some movies going this JP: Like a spider meets a strange animal from critical healthcare needs for Chicago the- from other areas like contemporary dance, the- direction with sketches as a set then real actors the city. They work together really close to the atre community members. atre and for sure musicians and composers, it is are on the set. That is the direction that I took floor. That brings something new. There is an- At the benefit, SoC will present its 4th all original. We have been creating for 18 years for the show. other scene with a roller skater and a girl up in Annual Larry Sloan Awards to the AIDS now and eight different shows that have toured WCT: Is the show always changing? the air. I am trying to do a strange mix and bring Foundation of Chicago, former SoC Board in more than 400 cities and 35 countries. It is JP: Sometimes we have to change artists be- the audience to a new world. President Barry Taylor and longtime SoC a small story with a group of friends that be- cause they leave the show or are being replaced WCT: It looked like a younger style than fundraiser Karen Bronson. came a company. With time, I have decided to but it is the same show. We just launched it last some Cirque shows I have seen. All About Eve is presented by special ar- stop being onstage as an artist and now work on year and it is the first big American city. It is JP: Absolutely. That is on purpose. I wanted rangement with Twentieth Century Fox Film development as artistic director. This particular very important for us because Chicago has such young energy and young artists expressing the Corporation and Sonia Friedman Produc- show iD I directed myself. a great theatre scene. We express ourselves with city of today. tions. Windy City Media Group is a media WCT: So this is all you and your new baby. acrobats but there is acting and dance as well. WCT: Where are you going after this? sponsor. JP: [Laughs] That’s my new baby. WCT: Is there live singing? JP: We are going to Boston, then Singapore Valet parking is available for $5 at the WCT: What does iD stand for? JP: Not live because all the music has been and pass the whole summer in Miami. door. Tickets for the reading are on sale for JP: It is for identity. This is about my family recorded. Get your tickets to catch iD in town at $45, or two for $80. For more information and clan. I wanted to express myself through my WCT: Who are the artists that you picked http://www.broadwayinchicago.com as it runs and to purchase tickets visit http://www. family and then through myself to show what I music from? 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Girls and guys alike donned their best red dresses April 16 to celebrate Chicago’s inaugural Red Dress Party and raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS. The lobby of 525 W. Monroe was filled with red lights, red dresses and a whole lot of dancing cour- tesy of DJs Harmonix and Jeanette. Guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a photo booth. Marcus Riley of NBC and Candace Jordan of Candid Candace hosted the event. Chicago’s own Miss Foozie posed for pictures on the stage, which was later taken over by singer Kristine W. Dancers from the crowd joined her on stage and she dedicated a song to an HIV-positive friend who recently passed away. “AIDS has been a big cause for me,” said Kyler Powell, who organized the event with a board of di- rectors. Powell moved to Chicago from Portland, Ore., where the Red Dress Party started 11 years ago, and decided Chicago needed one of its own. He wants to “bring [AIDS] back into the spotlight.” Powell said the disease is still an issue, but many people have become apathetic about it. The Red Dress Party is “really to raise awareness for HIV and AIDS,” he said. All net proceeds from the event will be donated to AIDS Foundation of Chicago and the Equality Project. Text by Lisa Klein; photos by Kat Fitzgerald (MysticImagesPhotography.com)

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773.325.1700 | mercurytheaterchicago.com 3745 N. SOUTHPORT, CHICAGO 24 April 20, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES teenaged brood, revealing for the first time cracks in the American Dream. (It was a national sensation when Pat asked Bill on camera for a KNIGHT divorce.) Of equal importance—certainly for the gay community—was the moment when eldest AT son Lance came out to his supportive family. THE The series has never been repeated and isn’t available on home video, although an episode MOVIES featuring Lance and an update film were aired two years after his untimely death from AIDS in 2001. Now, HBO has taken the story of the Louds and turned it into a drama with the apt title Cinema Verite. Tim Robbins plays Bill, Di- By ane Lane is Pat, James Gandolfini plays the se- Richard ries producer and Thomas Dekker, who recently Knight, Jr. starred in out writer-director Gregg Araki’s Ka- boom, plays Lance. The film, which wasn’t avail- able for review at press time, debuts on HBO Sunday, April 23, and promises a fascinating and Spring DVD enthralling trip down memory lane. See http:// www.hbo.com/movies/cinema-verite. —Tom Shadyac, director and producer of a roundup; batch of mainstream comedies (Ace Ventura, Nutty Professor, Bruce Almighty, I Now Pro- film notes nounce You Chuck and Larry, etc.) was living the Hollywood dream writ large but after a biking Before spring—and the lovely weather it prom- accident left him with severe injuries he began ises finally takes hold—here’s a quintet of re- to seriously reexamine his life. Film crew in tow, cent queer tinged DVD releases to enjoy before Shadyac sought out a batch of great minds to heading out of doors. Rodrigo Santoro (left) and Jim Carrey in I Love You Phillip Morris. help him answer the questions “What’s wrong —The Times of Harvey Milk: Director Rob Ep- with the world?” and “What can we do about stein’s 1984 moving portrait of slain gay nation- be with the love of his life, the title character ing to Dinner?) to the not-so-hot (1945’s With- it?” The result is I Am, a documentary that fol- al hero Harvey Milk, narrated by Harvey Fierstein (essayed with daffy sweetness by McGregor). out Love and Capra’s 1948 misfire, State of the lows Shadyac on his quest. Although his self- and set to a memorable score by composer Mark This is a lovely, romantic, sexy film that lived Union). The set also includes the home-video deprecating demeanor and intentions are cer- Isham, won the Oscar for Best Documentary and up to expectations after being dumped into debut of 1942’s noir-ish thriller Keeper of the tainly winning, the often insightful responses is a seminal movie experience. It’s not only a development hell for its supposedly “shocking” Flame and Elia Kazan’s sprawling 1947 western from his subjects (everyone from Noam Chomsky revealing look at the man but also one of a par- gay content. The disc includes a nice selection saga Sea of Grass. There’s also a nice feature- to Archbishop Desmond Tutu) are eventually ticular era in gay and lesbian history. The film of bonus features that include a making-of seg- length Tracy portrait narrated by Hepburn. This undercut and diluted as Shadyac’s middlebrow has been painstakingly restored and this newly ment (revolving around a kissing scene between set is from Warner Home Video (and is just in filmmaking techniques (a series of montages of released two-disc edition from the Criterion Col- Carrey and McGregor) and some interesting and time for Mother’s Day). “inspirational” visuals set to “feel good” songs lection (available on either DVD or Blu-ray) is fun deleted scenes (about 17 minutes worth). with the volume cranked up) take center stage. packed with all the goodies that Criterion has —Behind the Burley Q: The entertaining and Film notes: The film opens exclusively Friday, April 22, at the long been hailed for. The bonuses include ev- little-known story of the history of burlesque— —The impact of An American Family, televi- Landmark Century Centre Cinema. See http:// erything from a richly illustrated booklet with a form of entertainment focused on the art of sion’s first reality series, cannot be overstated, www.iamthedoc.com. essays from film historian B. Ruby Rich and oth- striptease, physical comedy and other forms of given the current climate of the cultural zeit- Check out my archived reviews at http:// ers to a half dozen of Epstein’s outtake research “low class” stage entertainment—is brought to geist. The 1973 12-part series originally broad- www.windycitymediagroup.com or http:// interviews, audio and video clips of Milk himself, life in this energetic little recap of the era by cast on PBS followed Pat and Bill Loud and their www.knightatthemovies.com. Readers can a reexamination by the various participants of filmmaker Leslie Zemeckis. A bevy of former la- both the documentary and Gus Van Sant’s 2008 dies of burlesque, including Tempest Storm, is The three-day writers’ event featured spe- feature Milk (which includes James Franco), a featured along with surprise interviewee Alan Writers gather cial readings, live music, open-mic poetry closer look at the trial of Milk’s murderer Dan Alda, who was dragged to shows as a kid by fa- competitions and panelist discussions from White, and other archival and new segments cre- ther, Robert, a comedian who rose to fame via at Gwendolyn renowned writers such as Nikky Finney and ated exclusively for this release. It’s a must-have burlesque. Tons of archival footage of the strip- Brooks confab Thomas Sayers Ellis. Ellis, who is also a pho- release. pers at work (take note, ladies!) and endear- BY TERRENCE CHAPPELL tographer, is most famous for his politically —I Love You Phillip Morris: Jim Carrey and ing, funny reminisces keep things rolling along. charged poetry and his community activism. Ewan McGregor star in this true-life 2010 black Three short featurettes are included on the disc Writers, poets and performers took to the His work has appeared in journals and an- comedy about a gay man (Carrey, in his best role as well. stage recently at Chicago State University’s thologies, including Callaloo, Best American in years) who just about goes through hell to —Used People: Before directing Camp and “An Exceeding Sun: The 21st Annual Gwendo- Poetry and other major publications. Finney, Bandslam, out writer/director Todd Graff wrote lyn Brooks Writer’s Conference. “ a fellow poet and writer, has appeared on this 1992 autobiographical comedy about his The three-day conference welcomed estab- Russell Simmons’ HBO Series DEF Poetry and The Night Ministry invites you to join family. This endearing film, set in 1969, stars lished and up-and-coming African-American National Public Radio. Her work has been us in experiencing a delight by Shirley MacLaine as a Jewish widow pursued authors and writers for an opportunity to praised by notables such as Nikki Giovanni by Marcello Mastroianni as an Italian lothario share their passion, work, and craft to the and the late CBS/60 Minutes news anchor Ed who won’t take no for an answer. However, Ma- general public. The conference kicked off with Bradley. cLaine’s got her own set of distractions—two the world premiere of The Faggot Who Could Guest Steve Paris has been an active sup- really mixed-up daughters (Kathy Bates and Mar- Fly, an intimate, telling one-woman trans- porter of the annual Brooks Writers’ Confer- cia Gay Harden); a cranky, complaining mother gender performance by KOKUMO. In her per- ence for the past 10 years. According to Paris, (Jessica Tandy); and a grandson who thinks he’s formance, KOKUMO offered guests a chilling it’s the people and art that keeps him coming a superhero (the character based on Graff). This look into her life as a transgendered woman back. lively comedy—funny, romantic and truly touch- of color. “I keep coming back to the conference be- ing directed by Beeban Kidron—was criminally “My story is about being resilient because it cause I have a background and love for Af- overlooked upon release and contains one stu- gets better. It’s absolutely liberating to reveal rican American studies,” he said. “The con- pendous performance after another, set to a gor- my life on stage,” said KOKUMO. ference has done a great job of showcasing geous film score by Rachel Portman. It’s avail- Gwendolyn Brooks Center for Black Litera- cutting-edge literature. It’s a part of making able from Warner Home Archive as part of its ture and Creative Writing Director Quraysh Ali our community more vibrant and keeps tradi- DVD on Demand program. Lansana said that the conference not only tion going.” —Tracy & Hepburn: The Definitive Collec- FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2011 AT 8 P.M. provides a home for Brooks’ work, but also Lansana felt that this was a great year for At the United Center, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago tion: Classic fans will no doubt be thrilled with reflects her “all-inclusive and embracing” na- writing and poetry for the Gwendolyn Brooks this boxed set that, at last, includes all nine ture. As an accomplished author and profes- Writers Conference and that each artist Tickets are $115, $135, or $155, screen teamings of the plain-spoken Spencer depending on seat location. sor, Lansana added that because of the open- brought something unique and different to Tracy and the fluttery, deeply emotional Katha- ness of the annual event, LGBT authors and the stage. rine Hepburn. The pair, one of Hollywood’s most All proceeds bene t writers are encouraged to share their work “When looking for writers and artists to iconic screen duos (whose off screen relationship and experiences to audiences. feature in the conference, I’m always more in- was equally legendary), dazzles in this 10-disc “The conference has always been LGBT- terested in the message and aesthetic,” said set. It’s all here from the sublime (1942’s Woman SEATING IS LIMITED, ACT NOW! friendly. It’s a part of who we are. Art should Lansana. “Social justice is important, but not of the Year, their first pairing, and 1949’s Adam’s To purchase tickets, contact Barbara Sipe at make you think, not tell you what to think,” at the expense of craft. I’m not interested in (773) 506-6029 or [email protected] Rib) to the pretty good (1952’s Pat and Mike, said Lansana. dogma.” VISIT US AT WWW.THENIGHTMINISTRY.ORG 1957’s Desk Set and 1967’s Guess Who’s Com- WINDY CITY TIMES April 20, 2011 25 a pulse to accompany the steel pedal guitar and inti- Sade’s ‘Ultimate tion will have exclusive early access to tickets mate harmonies. The Ryko in select markets. For complete presale and album’s highlight is “Pick Collection’ ticket on sale information, visit http://www. up the Phone.” The multi- Sade.com. Tickets for the newly announced instrumentalist’s “Bulls- out May 3 dates are on sale at Ticketmaster.com and eye” is featured in the film The band Sade (led by the singer of the LiveNation.com. Prayers for Bobby. Daphne same name) is back with The Ultimate Collec- Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success Willis and Eric Stephanian tion to be released Tuesday, May 3. throughout a 27-year career. Since the release share the bill with McCor- The 29-track, two-disc album will include of the debut album, Diamond Life, in 1984 POP four new songs, including a remix to “The the band has seen all five studio albums land mick Saturday, April 23, at MAKING Martyr’s, 3855 N. Lincoln. Moon And The Sky,” featuring Jay-Z. The Ul- in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Can’t get enough of great Chart, selling a total of more than 50 million SENSE lesbian singer-songwriters? albums worldwide to date. by David Byrne Violinist extraordinaire with Tony Peregrin Bitch is making a stop at Schubas, 3159 N. South- Pet Shop Boys port, Sunday, May 1 as a out with ballet part of the Decibelle Fes- Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe—otherwise tival. known as Pet Shop Boys—have released the After she staged a comeback with the catchy Maybe Uh Huh Her heard music for their first-ever full-length ballet, “Gimme More,” Britney Spears has scored mul- the thunder clapping in the background, as I The Most Incredible Thing. tiple hits—more than in her Lolita school girl raised an angered fist to the skies upon hearing The music was in collaboration with cho- days. Her latest, Femme Fatale, keeps this streak the duo’s spring tour was skipping Chicago. Alas, reographer Javier De Frutos and the British alive. a Windy City date has been added with a show dance theatre Sadler’s Wells. The score fol- It is no secret that the 29-year-old has ex- at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, on Sunday, lows Tennant and Lowe’s critically acclaimed tremely limited vocal capabilities. Spears re- April 24. Uh Huh Her is fronted by Leisha Hai- soundtrack to the classic silent film Battle- lies on slick production, clever songwriters and ley, best known for her role on The L Word, and ship Potemkin. glossy, steamy videos. Bits from the Ke$ha- Camila Grey, formerly of Mellowdrone. The full- penned “Till the World Ends” seem borrowed length album Common Reaction features the from her recent number one “Hold It against goodies “Not a Love Song,” “Explode” and “Wait ‘Four Sensuous Men’ Me.” In 2009 Spears caused a ruckus in Austra- Another Day.” Highly anticipated new material lia, as concert attendees and promoters were is available exclusively at the band’s concert April 23 “Bear All: Four Sensuous Men Singing infuriated about how heavily she used on prere- dates. Steamy Sweaty Songs” will take place Satur- corded vocals during her tour. At least she was Lady Miss Kier of Deee-Lite fame will have day, April 23, at Touché, 6412 N. Clark, at 10 not lip-synching when she stepped forth in sup- a DJ alongside Greg Haus and Chester at Ber- timate Collection also features 15 tracks that p.m. port of same-sex marriage. lin, 954 W. Belmont, on Sunday, April 24, for a were not included on Sade’s 1994 “Best Of” Four singer/songwriters from the bear Spears’s latest album Femme Fatale has ge- ’90s tribute. Between 1990 and 1994, Deee-Lite album. Here for the first time, fans can find community—Blair, John Hasbrouck, Matthew neric AutoTune-heavy, cliché-laden, Euro club only had three albums, which spawned 1996’s all of their favorite Sade classics, including David Brown and host Scott Free—join forces tracks like “I Wanna Go” and “How I Roll.” How- Sampadelic Relics & Dancefloor Oddities and the “Smooth Operator” and “Soldier Of Love.” for an evening of acoustic entertainment. For ever, Spears sounds completely bored on “Crimi- 20-track retrospective, The Very Best of Deee- Sade recently announced the second leg more info, email [email protected]. nal.” The will.i.am collaboration “Big Fat Bass” Lite. The New York-based trio’s colorful cata- of its ultimate summer tour kicking off June log boasts positive messages of unity (“World 16. Fans who pre-order The Ultimate Collec- Clique”), safe sex (“Rubber Lover”) and even political uneasiness (“Fuddy Duddy Judge”). Kier has spun crowd-pleasing and funky sets at Northalsted Market Days. Delightful indeed. When I first saw the tracklisting for Roxette’s Charm School, I thought the Swedish duo was “BRAVE AND influenced by the camp film Showgirls. Just look at the titles “She’s Got Nothing On (But the BREATHTAKING! Radio),” “No One Makes It on Her Own,” “Way Out” and “Sitting on Top of the World.” Alas, the It is much more than a feel-good musical. fictional Las Vegas entertainer Nomi Malone has It is a feel-everything musical.” nothing to do with Charm School. –The New York Times As with any Roxette outing, I am partial to the material sung by Marie Fredriksson instead of the pair’s key songwriter, Per Gessle. The most ener- getic number, “She’s Got Nothing On (But the Radio),” captures a certain sense of adolescence. A ’60s vibe fuels “I’m Glad You Called,” “Dream On” and “After All.” Let’s hope the slower-paced standouts “No One Makes It on Her Own” and “In My Own Way” will be singles. Charm School is available stateside only via import shops and already has achieved chart success in Europe. Britney Spears. The New Dance Mix USA: In the Club acts as the perfect reminder that spring is here. Mixed by Ted the Dillinger, the beats and bass here is the life of the party, as Spears ventures into are begging to be blaring out of cars with the the tony® and pulitzer prize-winning musical a more electronic realm, where one might find windows rolled down. The continuous mix opens Kylie Minogue or Lady GaGa sitting on pedestals, with the Axwell Mix of Temper Trap’s “Sweet Dis- wondering who erroneously admitted the former position.” This song has been licensed to (500) Mouseketeer. Days of Summer and Diet Coke. Last year’s comi- The Femme Fatale Tour comes to The United cal hit, “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce, has Center, 1901 W. Madison, on Friday, July 8. Nicki an irresistible groove, which bleeds nicely into Minaj, Jessie and the Boy Toys and Nervo are LMFAOs “I Am Not a Whore.” R&B siren Deborah pegged to be opening acts. It is a pop fan’s di- Cox cameos on “Leave the World Behind” with lemma, as fellow radio-darling Katy Perry comes her voice that never disappoints. to The Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim, Rose- Some—as heard on The Jersey Shore—hastily mont, the same night. might call the sounds featured here house mu- Last year, out singer-songwriter Megan Mc- sic, although these tracks do not have the soul Cormick released the stunning Honest Words. and musicality of what defined the house scene BEGINS NEXT TU E S DAY! “Shiver” is a passionate, modern-day answer to more than 20 years ago. However, do not let Peggy Lee’s signature “Fever.” “Do Right” does that discount the energy that comes pumping !02),n-!9 s just that with its pure Americana pop rock. out of the latest installment of The New Dance  s The slow tempo behind the beautiful numbers Mix USA. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ALL BROADWAY IN CHICAGO BOX OFFICES AND “Driveway” and “Lonely Tonight” barely keeps 4)#+%4-!34%22%4!),,/#!4)/.3sGROUPS 15+: 312.977.1710 26 April 20, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES Toby Regbo. He is a beautiful kid and acted in and I will be doing this series though October. Peter Gallagher on Harry Potter. He plays my son who is 17, turn- But I think I can sneak out and do a few other ing 18 and figuring out what he is all about. things. I still do my little one-man show that I Marcia Gay Harden plays his mother and we are did at the Drury Lane here in Chicago last year. Cher and ‘Covert Affairs’ divorced. Ellen Burstyn is in it and Lucy Liu. It is I just did it in Santa Monica recently. I keep directed by Roberto Faenza from a lovely script rewriting it and will be at a few performing arts and is a real indie. We shot it in New York. centers coming up. I am just keeping it all going PG: I just won’t quit! No matter what they say, WCT: When does it come out? on! I don’t give up. PG: We are going to find out very soon, in the Keep up with Gallagher at http://www.pe- WCT: I just saw you in Burlesque. next couple of weeks, I think. tergallagher.com/blog and listings for Covert PG: There you go! That was with my old pal WCT: Any other projects that you have com- Affairs are located at http://www.usanetwork. Cher. She was my date 20 years ago in The Play- ing up? com. er. PG: I might be doing another movie in June WCT: I forgot about that! PG: Oh my God, it’s a riot. Are you kidding? FASHION/TV WCT: She still looks the same. How does that happen? Christian Siriano PG: It’s a miracle. You know what? That is ex- actly as it should be. She is just as real, beauti- talks shoes ful and as funny as ever. and success WCT: I really enjoyed that movie. BY NATASHA HEMLEY PG: You know what was cool, too? Denise BY JERRY NUNN Faye, who was the assistant for choreography on Designer Christian Siriano got his break after Chicago and Nine, was the choreographer on this winning season four of Project Runway, tak- Peter Gallagher has appeared in such memorable and was one of my Hot Box Girls on Broadway ing the fashion world by storm. He chatted roles from Sandy Cohen in The O.C. to John in in Guys and Dolls. She played Mimi and had the with Windy City Times about his new line of Sex, Lies and Videotape. The actor is also known only line of any of the Hot Box Girls. It was very shoes for Payless as well as his upcoming ap- for a vast array of Broadway roles such as Ste- exciting to be on a movie set 20 years later and pearance at Columbia College Chicago’s Con- phen Sondheim’s Company and an all-male a watching her choreograph these unbelievable versation in the Arts. cappella group called the Beezlebubs. numbers. This was a terrific cast of people from Windy City Times: Lets talk about your Christian Siriano. He recently visited the Windy City to host a the theatre and the movies. It was a great set to line of shoes for Payless, which is fabulous, be on. storytelling event at the Chicago History Muse- by the way! me. Me personally, I work on all of these WCT: You have done so many musicals. Do um and talked Cher, video games and his current Christian Siriano: Thank you! I’ve been products, I have to promote them, and that’s you want to do more? show, Covert Affairs. working with Payless now for a few years. a lot. Definitely stressful at times. [I] work PG: Yeah, I love singing. I started off do- Windy City Times: Hi, Peter. What are you We’ve done, like, nine collections together, with celebrity clients and that can be a lot up to these days? which has been really great. For me, it was of work, but it’s fun and its great to do what Peter Gallagher: I have been filming the sec- really about bringing fashion to more of an you love to do. I am pretty lucky I get to do ond season of USA’s Covert Affairs up in snowy accessible place. I wanted my younger fash- that. Toronto. ionista fan—who loves me, loves what I do, WCT: What do you like to do on your down WCT: Yes, you play CIA Director Arthur Cam- but can’t afford my clothing—to [be able to] time? bell. How is that going? afford a really great shoe for under $50. We’ve CS: I wish I had down time. I really don’t, PG: It is going great—first of all, to even have taken it now to something bigger and better. unfortunately. I’m really into [the] home. I a second season and, personally, because they Each season, we do a great runway shoe and love decoration and interior design. I like an- asked me back! It is a great bunch of people pro- we do bags. It is really growing and going to tique stores on the weekends, nothing that duced by Doug Liman and David Bartis, people I keep growing, which is is exciting. I love it! interesting. I watch awful TV and sit around had met on the first season of The O.C. I had al- WCT: What inspires you when creating eating junk food; that’s about it. ways wanted to work with them again. Our cast the shoes? WCT: You are going to be making an ap- is great, Piper Perabo… CS: Everything. I get inspired by lots of fur- pearance at Columbia College Chicago for WCT: I love her! niture legs or heels. I get inspired by differ- its Conversation in the Arts. What do you PG: Also, Sendhil Ramamurthy. It has great ent types of lacing. All kinds of things inspire want the audience to take away from that writers and crew. We shipped our cars up there the shoes. I love architectural items that we interview? and my poor little Prius was battling its way can bring into the shoes. All of those little CS: I really want everyone to know that if through the snow yesterday and getting blown things—prints that we’ve done [from] Chi- you’re a young artist, inspired designer or around. It was a lot of fun to be in the great nese, African [and other] cultures. There’s a a young creator in any way to follow that frozen north. laundry list of inspiration, which is fun. dream, to keep going. I’m 25; I’m still learn- WCT: Oh, no! Well, you are safe in Chicago Peter Gallagher. WCT: Have your ideas about fashion ing, but I get to do what I love to do. Lots now. changed in the last three years? of people told me I couldn’t. If you love what PG: I am happy to be back. I saw this event in CS: Definitely! Now it is more of a business, you are doing, you should keep doing it, and New York and it is really cool. I was very happy but you learn a lot. I’ve learned so much just that’s the biggest thing to kind of do what ing that and with any luck I will be able to do that they asked me. from being with customers, different women you want to do. more. WCT: How did you get involved with A More and how they shop. Every year I learn some- WCT: What’s your favorite hot spot when WCT: Did you study acting in school? Perfect Union: Stories of Prejudice and Pow- thing new. Business changes me, which is you come to Chicago? PG: You know, I didn’t. I studied acting inde- er? great I love it. It is such a great experience to CS: I don’t have too many. It’s been a while, pendently my whole life. My last acting teacher PG: Mostly because it is sponsored by USA and travel and meet different customers, find out I have to figure it out, nothing sticking out just died a few years ago and I studied with her The Moth. I am working for USA right now and what they like or don’t like. It’s really nice. of my head. I met [and I am] kind of a friends for 25 years. I studied music a little bit in col- so I was invited to attend in New York. To see WCT: Now I know you did a one hour spe- with Billy Dec, who I know owns a few res- lege but I got an economics degree, which was a how the whole thing works out. They asked me cial, which aired on Bravo last year. Can taurants and things like that. Hopefully, he’ll wise thing for me because it reassured me that I to host here in Chicago. you talk a little about that experience? have a little place for me to go. had absolutely no aptitude for it or for business. WCT: It has talented people telling their CS: It was great! It was following me and WCT: Where do you see yourself in 10 So I rushed headlong to Broadway. I still study stories about discrimination, correct? my new life, and that’s it; nothing else, which years? singing. You would think after all these years PG: Yes, it is a multi-city tour that has gone is exactly how I wanted it. I wanted to do a CS: I really want to see my Christian Siriano that I would figure it out! around the nation. The Moth is a nonprofit or- follow-up and a nice little special. It was re- brand really grow and develop. Hopefully, we WCT: I read on Wikipedia that you are a big ganization that specializes in the art and craft ally cool. It showed me and my business and will be opening some type of retail store. I video-game person. of storytelling. In this case it is coordinated my world. really want to keep it growing and develop- PG: That is not true. That is another Peter Gal- with USA’s efforts in the Characters Unite tour WCT: Is it a little bit surreal that you got ing. I’d really love to do other things: jew- lagher that they have mixed up. My son was a to combat discrimination and support tolerance your start from Project Runway? elry, sunglasses, all those things. Hopefully, big video-game person when he was younger. and respect. I believe in the power of storytell- CS: It’s cool! I really take it as a fashion in the next 10 years we’ll be able to do those WCT: We have to set the record straight! ing and have for years. It is something that business, it’s more serious, more real. Project things. PG: You can’t believe everything. You read brings us together. Especially when there are so Runway is great, but it’s not real life. It’s a Nena Ivon, former fashion director at things like that sometimes and you think, many examples in politics and business where fun show, great experience. I learned a lot. Saks Fifth Avenue in Chicago, will inter- “Okay, why not?” “I wasn’t born there but that’s stories can be used to divide us. These particular Now I’ve really learned so much more. I’ve re- view Christian Siriano Tuesday, April 26, okay!” stories are well told and bring us together. It ally grown as a designer [and] as a brand. It at Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash, at WCT: So you are not into video games. is a powerful thing and creates an environment definitely feels weird and different, but it’s 7 p.m. (This has changed from the origi- PG: I am really not. I just can’t play them. I where prejudice, fear and ignorance can’t survive [a] good direction. Everybody wants that! nal date of Monday, April 25, according to am not good at them at all. in at least for a moment. So I am happy to be WCT: How are you adjusting to your over- http://www.colum.edu/specialevents/up- WCT: You have a new movie coming out contributing. night success? close/Christian%20Siriano.php.) WCT: Let’s talk about this huge career of Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You. CS: It’s OK. It’s a lot of work, not just for yours. PG: Yes, it is a great book by Peter Cameron. It is about a young boy coming of age, starring WINDY CITY TIMES April 20, 2011 27 WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP PRESENTS

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sponsored by WINDY CITY nightspots TIMES 28 April 20, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES WCT: Had you considered directing the film Kate Lane: Chicago actor debuts yourself ? KL: Not even for a second. I have too many ideas and I do not know how to simplify. Brit- with LGBTQ film ‘redBLUE’ tani understood the characters and the film as a whole. She knows how to talk to actors, and she by Sarah Terez Rosenblum I started to write about who I was in love—or knows how to take charge. infatuated with—at the time, then spent a lot WCT: How was it to portray a character an- If you’ve never heard of Kate Lane, you soon of time detailing dolly shots (I would marry a chored in your personal experience? will. An up-and-coming Chicago actor, Lane re- dolly if I could). A lot of the inspiration comes KL: I had to detach myself from myself and cently received rave reviews for her role in Via- from a visual level, thinking about events in my play someone without the perspective I had duct Theater’s “The Observatory.” life as if they were a fairytale; the movement of gained since I was 18. Brittani was great about However, acting is only one piece of the a camera tracking the space down the divide be- keeping me in check and not allowing me to play puzzle. For roughly five years, Lane has been tween our bodies spooning, mirroring the divide someone who was more mature than Red. Her working on “redBLUE,” a short LGBTQ film she between two pages in an open book. naiveté is one of the most important elements, both wrote and produced. The story of a young In “redBLUE” there’s a book motif, and that so I am thankful I had Brittani to force me into artist manipulated by her mentors, “redBLUE” inspiration came from the fact that I was mea- that uncomfortable, foolish skin. stars Tony-nominated Howard Witt and Lane suring all my feelings by the things I read in WCT: What are your hopes for “redBLUE?” herself. Although a self-described workaholic, books. I was a philosophy major in addition to KL: Many have been fulfilled, in the sense that Lane found time to discuss the film and a host acting, so I come from an academic world [in Kate Lane. the people who made it are proud of it and think of other projects. which] everything is calculated and overstuffed fondly of the experience and one another. We Windy City Times: What inspired your film? with metaphor and meaning and maxims and are currently submitting to festivals, including Kate Lane: That’s a question that makes me blah blah get-a-life going on that paid him, so it took awhile for Boston GLBT, Outfest and San Francisco GLBT. squirm. Most succinctly, personal events, but WCT: As a producer, what challenges did you the rough cut. Then something went wrong with Fingers crossed. also, screenwriting as an art form. When I was face? the hard drive and gave us a huge scare. My co- WCT: You work in film and theater.W hich do 18, I took a cross-graduate class on Heidegger’s KL: We had the easiest, most fulfilling shoot I producer and director, Brittani Smith, and I are you prefer? Being and Time and the professor showed Muhol- have ever been on. It was in post [production] both workaholics, so we had round-the-clock KL: I like film better. I like how I can think land Drive. I bought the movie and I watched it when monsters arose. We [had a] great editor schedules. Getting an original score and every- something and it is like I have spoken some- every day before bed for two months. on board for free, but he had a lot of projects thing edited took over a year. thing, [whereas] onstage, I might have to add a gesture to make myself clear. I also like the workday; doing a section of the text or action over and over is like yoga for me. WCT: What are you working on now? KL: In acting-land, I currently play Tatania in Glass Onion’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, and am WINDY CITY a series regular in the webisodes Classholes. I’m TIMES [also] working on two feature-length screen- plays—one with my girlfriend, comedian/writer Sarah King, and my grandma, a notable chemist. My grandmother, Sarah, and I had been emailing about Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury group, and what it meant to be driven, original PRIDE DAY and fearless. Sarah and I were just bit by some bug and talked on the phone all day about that email, and ended coming up with an idea for a dark comedy about people’s perceptions of fe- AT WRIGLEY male sexuality. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 WCT: Obviously, you’re out and an actor. Any conflicts? KL: I guess I gave up a little bit of my mar- ketability in exchange for the chance to be an example to people struggling with their sexual- ity. There is a good chance I would not be out MEDIA SPONSORS: if I did not want to continue to make my own WINDY CITY n i g h ts p o t s films and theater. Acting is my core but I com- TIMES pulsively create stuff, so I have to deal with my monsters. Join us for a charitable event at the View Kate Lane’s work in “Classholes” at http://www.classholes.com. 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Youth artists will showcase Event Learn about leadership roles, what Over- tivity and support for a worthy cause. $150 Creating Safer Spaces: LGBTQ 101 regardless of sexual orientation. $10 sign- their attitude toward life struggles, ex- boards do in general and the particular re- view of LGBTQ identities, and will ask each. 5:30 p.m., 312-663-4413, Spertus up fee for singers, and a $5 fee for audi- press their reflections on the various fac- sponsibilities of Affinity board members. that participants think through how they Institute, 610 S. 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Halsted line. 6:30 p.m., Brown Sugar Bakery, 328 ited and priority is given to Youth Ready http://www.edgealliance.org/pages/spe- BRUISER: Some girls dream about their MidTangent Productions’ presents: E. 75th, http://www.affinity95.org Chicago Community Council Members. Par- cial_events/93.php. wedding day. Others long to play with po- Twinkie and the Beast The company that United House: A Night of Unity in House brought you SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN Music Join Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago- DRAG QUEENS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S Pride.com, and host Cyon Flare for United Saturday, April 30 Nikki Giovanni The author of more than DREAM: A QUEER TALE are twisting up an- House: A Night of Unity in House Music, 30 books for adults and children. She other classic tale as old as time. 9 p.m., featuring New Resident House DJ Semaj; published her first book of poetry, Black Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted, http://www. 10 p.m., Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted, http:// Feeling, Black Talk, in 1968. Her auto- hydratechicago.com www.hydratechicago.com biography, Gemini, was a finalist for the Good Friday: Heaven & Hell at Minibar In the Life: Backlash or Evolution? and National Book Award. One of Oprah Win- Ultra Lounge Heaven or Hell? That’s the The Importance of Being Iowa Long- frey’s 25 “Living Legends,” Giovanni has question! Minibar is transforming into a running television show documenting received dozens of honorary degrees, and limbo between both. Are you into the Pro- the LGBT life and experience; 10:30 p.m., the Langston Hughes Medal for Poetry. verbial Angels in the front or the Devilish 773-583-5000, Channel 11, WTTW, in Chi- Cosponsored by The Poetry Foundation. 2 Boys in the back? 9 p.m., Minibar Ultra cago, http://www.wttw.com p.m., Harold Washington Library Center, Lounge and Cafe, 3341 N. Halsted, http:// 400 S. State, http://www.chicagopubli- www.minibarchicago.com Tuesday, April 26 clibrary.org Baby Wants Candy at Apollo Theater Baby Christian Siriano to speak at Columbia Ice Dreams Starring Johnny Weir Two-time Wants Candy kicks off its fifth year at College Fashion designer and Project Run- Olympian, three-time national champion Chicago’s Apollo Theater. The completely way season four winner Christian Siriano Johnny Weir performs in Ice Dreams; a improvised hit production features per- will be the featured guest for Columbia show that features elite figure skaters formances every Friday night. 10:30 p.m., College Chicago’s Conversation in the as well as a special appearance by 100 773-935-6100, Apollo Theatre, 2540 Arts: Fine and Performing Arts, at 7 p.m. Chicago area youth skaters. 7 p.m., 212- N Lincoln Avenue, http://www.baby- on April 26 (changed from April 25). He 600-4330, Edge Ice Arena, Bensenville., wantscandy.com will be interviewed by Nena Ivon, former long-time Chicago Saks Fifth Avenue fash- http://www.icedreamstour.com Saturday, April 23 ion director and Columbia College adjunct ILG.RA Party ILGRA is having a party, and faculty member. 7 p.m., Film Row Cinema, Sunday, May 1 Windy City Gay Idol $10 signup fee for you all are invited! The fun starts at 9 http://www.colum.edu/conversations singers, and a $5 fee for audience mem- with a Hot Cowgirl and Cowboy Contest PRIDE Up North Featuring gourmet burg- bers at all preliminary events, $10 cover and a show starting at 11. Raffling off ers & sliders, craft beers and more, PRIDE at the semi-finals and finals at Sidetrack, some great prizes and two hot prizes for Up North is a social network for GLBT liv- 8 p.m. sign up, 9 p.m. start. 9 p.m., DS the contest winners. FAMOUS Drunken ing north of Hollywood who get together Tequila, 3352 N. 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“I had to have a six-pack on the show. My trainer World. It centers around Allan Mann, a hairstyl- said to eat nothing apart from sweet potato and ist who owns a Beverly Hills salon (shades of very little water. The potato acts as a sponge and Jonathan Antin, anyone?). Normally I wouldn’t your body literally shrinks and gets ripped and be excited about a vehicle for Don Johnson (he tight.”—Matt Morrison talks about how he gets plays Mr. Mann), but this is the brainchild of in shape for those shirtless scenes. I can’t imag- Michael Patrick King (writer/director/producer ine how a sweet potato with butter, brown sugar of Sex and the City) and co-stars Mario Cantone and marshmallows helps you lose weight, but and Ellen Barkin. I’m thrilled that another co- I’m willing to give it a shot! star is my pal DJ Pierce, who you all know as I have fully recovered from Jeffrey Sanker’s Shangela from RuPaul’s Drag Race. (We’re both White Party in Palm Springs. I gave you some members of the House of Lewis—as in Jenifer JJooiinn uuss aafftteerr bbrruunncchh aanndd mmaakkee details last week. I didn’t mention the luminary Lewis.) DJ plays a transplanted New York stylist who was supposed to be my “date” because the who brings a little East Coast sass to the salon. best-laid plans got waylaid. Or, if rumors are to As to whether Shangela could pop up, DJ said, yyoouurr EEaasstteerr mmoorree ccoolloorrffuull!! be believed, he was way laid! I’m just glad some- “I always got a wig in the bag, so if they need NNooww OOppeenn aatt 11ppmm SSaattuurrddaayyss && SSuunnddaayyss one got laid! it, it’s there”. And, do you remember that queen Prince Frederick von Anhalt has announced who begged us to “Leave Britney Alone”? Yup, that he and Zsa Zsa are trying to have a child! I would have sworn Freddie’s childbearing years were behind him! According to Mr. Gabor, “It was always my wife’s dream for us to have a child and even though we won’t be using any of her eggs, she would be thrilled to know I’m going through with this.” He makes it sounds like they have the option of using Zsa Zsa’s eggs. Does he have a time machine I don’t know about? How positively Ju- rassic! So basically he’s gonna have a baby with another woman and somehow convince poor co- matosed Zsa Zsa that it’s really kinda hers? I don’t buy it. But he’s serious. The Prince said, “I am so excited! I hope Zsa Zsa is going to hang Sidetrack join us on around for a while. I want her to see and hold is a proud sponsor of the baby’s hand. She will be a mother again at the Gay 95!! It was her wish to have a boy.” This sounds World like another plan to cut poor Francesca (Zsa’s Series 3349 N. Halsted only child) out of the will. Reports indicate that NAGAAA GSWS SidetrackChicago.com Frederick visited a Beverly Hills fertility clinic last week to deposit some sperm. Well, he’s been doing that all over West Hollywood for years! But more often than not, he’s looking for a with- drawal. For eons, a good friend of mine has been beg- Call Bravo’s Andy Cohen a “City” slicker. ging me to check out the Chippendales show in Las Vegas. Of course, that’s because he’s their publicist. I’ve met many of the guys at various Chris Crocker’s also in the cast. We’ll run some events and they are incredibly hot. However, photos from the set on BillyMasters.com. I always think of the Chips as a “ladies-only” Our “Ask Billy” question of the week comes show; how 20th-century of moi! Now, I’m told from Roger in Chicago who asks, “Was Andy Co- that these days quite a few guys attend—both hen ever on Sex and the City? I checked online straight and gay; how 21st-century of them!!! and he doesn’t list it in his credits, but I swear You’d think they got my attention by being I just saw him on a repeat.” named “Best Male Strip Show in Vegas.” But You have good eyes—obviously I’m talking no—I needed more, and now I’ve gotten it since to Roger and not Andy! Yes, Cohen did an un- my bon ami, Jeff Timmons, will be joining the credited cameo (or, perhaps, extra work) on an troupe. OK, he’s not exactly gonna be a Chippen- episode where he was a shoe salesman helping dale, but he’ll be the special musical guest and Carrie. That Andy—he lives to service. emcee May 12-June 5 (Thursday through Sun- Could it be that a very familiar face and body day). Something tells me the Rio Hotel and Ca- will be turning up on The Voice? As a contes- sino will get hotter than 98 degrees. (I couldn’t tant? So say people close to the production who resist.) If ever there was a guy with a voice as tell me that the dynamic diva was allowed to beautiful as his body and face, Jeff is it. You compete, despite her notoriety and well-publi- know what a stickler I am for details. So I got in cized association with that other show. After all, touch with Jeff to find out some details ... i.e., she didn’t exactly get to strut her stuff—at least how much skin he’d show: “Well, I always bear not during the competition. C’est magnifique! my heart and soul in my songs. So this time, When I’m using my foreign tongue, it’s defi- MAYBE my body will go there, too.” Count me nitely time to end yet another column. And in. once again, Billy is airborne. Off to New York Speaking of guys with fantastic physiques, City, the Big Apple, the Great White Way, Syphi- brace yourself for more nudity from Joe Mangan- lis Central—it’s got something for everyone. I’ll iello. I know you’re wondering how it would be be checking out a number of shows, catching possible to show even more skin on True Blood. up with a number of friends, and hopefully col- However, apparently they’re gonna try. At the lecting a fistful of numbers—fistful, perhaps recent NewNowNext awards (where he picked being the operative word. But no matter where up the “Cause You’re Hot” award), he was asked I am, I’m always keeping you abreast of the lat- what to expect from his character in the upcom- est gossip at www.BillyMasters.com. If you’ve ing season. He responded saying, “A lot naked. got a question, I’ve got an answer. Just send I’ll say a lot. A lot. A lot!” He may not be able to it off to [email protected] and I promise put together a grammatically correct sentence, to get back to you before Zsa Zsa’s eggs hatch! but he sure is pretty. So, until next time, remember, one man’s filth is The networks are shooting pilots for next sea- another man’s bible. son and one show getting a lot of buzz is A Mann’s 34 April 20, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES “The competition [level] this year was really west Underdogs shocked the Rock Dogs 55-52 on strong,” Coady said. “In the past, there has been Saturday in round-robin play, marking the Rock Coady Roundball one extremely good team [in the field], but this Dogs first loss in four years. year there are three or four really, really good “It was shocking and painful,” Survillion said teams.” of the loss. “We played a good first half, but Classic brings hoop There were five divisions of play, and the event then let the game slip away. We had a lot of attracted about 40 former college players. Ira turnovers and just didn’t get it done.” Crawley, the MVP of the 2011 Chicago league Survillion played for the Rock Dogs at the dreams to UIC (competitive division) led the Midwest Under- 2006 event, held in conjunction with the Gay dogs, while Mike Survillion played for the San Games in Chicago. He has participated in the Francisco Rock Dogs—and he is, arguably, the classic annually since 2007. By Ross Forman tournament’s all-around best player. “I love the community this event has built,” Organizers said only two players have played he said. The Coady Roundball Classic had its largest in all 21 editions—Frank Kisner of Chicago and turnout and most competitive field for the 21st Mark Satre of Sacramento. Both are Coady Hall Tournament results: edition, held April 16-17 at the University of of Fame honorees. —Men’s A1: D.C. Sentinels 53, Chicago Sport Illinois-Chicago. “The competition level has gotten way bet- Sciorts 34 The largest and longest-running LGBT basket- ter. Teams definitely come to this event to com- —Men’s A2: Midwest Underdogs 63, Seattle ball tournament attracted 35 teams from across pete,” said Survillion, 26, who lives and teaches Furry Vengeance 49 the United States, the same number as last in San Francisco, and graduated from Evanston —Men’s B1: Chicago CSW 52, Chicago Wreck- year, but 310 players—up 20 from last year. The Township High School in 2002. “The [competi- ing Crew 38 35 teams tied a tournament record, with new tion] bar has really been raised since last year.” —Men’s B2: Chicago Cougars 61, Real Trade of teams from Phoenix, Austin and Portland, Ore., The Rock Dogs are, arguably, the best gay bas- Atlanta 57 among other cities. Organizers said the event ketball team in the world, and yet Crawley’s Mid- —Men’s C: Austin Bball 32, Chicago KP’s 25 has reached its max for the seven courts used over two days. Twenty cities were represented in the event, didn’t mean it that way, I’ve since learned including eight Chicago teams. what that word still means to a lot of people. “Every year, the event gets better and bet- I went on-line myself and I did my own re- ter,” said Sam Coady, an original member of the search and I saw and I read about kids who event’s Hall of Fame (Class of 2000). “There were were committing suicide because of being things provided [to participants] this year that teased for who they are. I don’t play that. no other tournament, in any sport does, includ- “For people who don’t think my apology is ing dinner for three nights, T-shirts, drink cou- Sam Coady (left) and Rob Smitherman at the sincere, they don’t know me. This isn’t over pons, etc.” Roundball Classic. Photo by Ross Forman for me. I really plan to do more. What I said Coady did not play this season due to a re- was ignorant and I really didn’t realize what I was saying. Now that I do and realize how it cently injured knee, “but it’s still very exciting to Steve Waldron and Jeff Edmonds this year. affects people I really plan to do more and to to watch,” he said. “I know the event is a suc- There were no lesbian players or teams this help with the awareness.” cess when others run it and do an exceptional year, nor were there any Hall of Fame inductees. Anti-gay organizations had demanded that job.” Last year, the event’s Hall of Fame announced its Johnny Weir. Bryant apologize. In a statement, Human Originally called the Chicago Hoops Classic, it 20th Anniversary All-Tournament Team. Rights Campaign (HRC) said, “What a disgrace has been known as the Coady Roundball Clas- The event attracted a lot more families to for Kobe Bryant to use such horribly offensive sic for seven years, “and I’m very honored by watch this year, Coady said. The classic does not Johnny Weir in and distasteful language, especially when that,” Coady said. Ted Cappas was the organizer have a limit per team on the number of hetero- millions of people are watching.” for the past seven years before handing the ball sexual players, and there were many. Bensenville April 30 Footage from the game is at http:// “Ice Dreams Starring Johnny Weir” is return- www.tmz.com/2011/04/13/kobe-bryant- ing to The Edge Ice Arena, 735 E. Jefferson, homophic-slur-during-nba-game. The Lakers Bensenville, on Saturday, April 30. This year’s are currently in a first-round playoff series show will feature 100 young local skaters in a against the New Orleans Hornets. group number. The *Future Stars* were cho- sen to participate in the show through live and web auditions. ‘Mr. Yoga’ in Weir—a three-time U.S. national champion, two-time Olympian and world medalist who Chicago recently officially came out—will be joined on the ice by other elite skaters, including April 22-23 Daniel Lacerda, a yogi known as “Mr. Yoga,” two Chicago-area natives; world junior bronze will be at TruHarmony Yoga, 900 N. Franklin, medalist Agnes Zawadski of Des Plaines and April 22-23. ice-dance Olympian Melissa Gregory of North- Classes will include the “Mr. Yoga Workout,” field. U.S. silver medalist Brandon Mroz will which is a compilation of yoga poses meant also be among those skating. to sculpt muscle. Lacerda is “an ambassador Ice Dreams will donate $1 of every ticket for lululemon athletica and Nike Endurance sold to the Japanese Red Cross in support of Sports,” according to a press release. the relief effort. There also will be a silent See http://www.TruHarmonyYoga.com for auction held the night of the show, with all more information. auction proceeds to be donated to the Japa- nese Red Cross. For more information visit http://www.icedreamstour.com.

Kobe Bryant fined $100K for anti-gay slur The National Basketball Association (NBA) fined the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant $100,000 April 20 for “offensive and inexcus- able” comments he made during the previous night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, according to CNN. TNT cameras caught Kobe apparently call- ing referee Bennie Adams a “f***ing f***ot.“ Announcer Steve Kerr noticed, and announced on the air that TNT “might want to take the camera off him right now, for the children watching.” According to Towleroad.com, Bryant later said in an ESPN interview, “Even though I Daniel Lacerda. WINDY CITY TIMES April 20, 2011 35

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