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4 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES Dr. Maya Angelou dies at 86 Open To Thinking by Nick Patricca Award-winning author, renowned poet and civil-rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou has died at 86 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, according to MyFox8.com. The American Dream: Angelou had been reportedly battling health problems. She recently canceled a scheduled Going, Going, … ? appearance of a special event to be held in her In 1630, when John Winthrop uttered care benefits, good pension plan, and honor. Angelou was set to be honored with the these famous words to his Puritan com- yearly three weeks paid vacation; have “Beacon of Life Award” at the 2014 MLB Bea- panions: “ … for wee must Consider that enough resources to send my kids to col- con Award Luncheon on May 30 in Houston. wee shall be as a City upon a Hill, the lege; retire in comfort; and the assurance She received more than 50 honorary degrees, eies of all people are uppon us”; I don’t that my children will do better than I and was Reynolds Professor of American Stud- think he had in mind an Italian teenager did. ies at Wake Forest University. in 1950s urban America trying to escape Of course, it has always been true that Born April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, An- the ethnic enclaves of Pittsburgh for a the American Dream is a nightmare for gelou is known for her 1969 memoir I Know better life. many individuals from many different Why the Caged Bird Sings, which made literary Although James Truslow Adams is of- groups within our society, especially Am- history as the first nonfiction best-seller by an ten credited with coining the phrase ‘the erindian populations, slaves, racial and African-American woman, according to Biogra- American Dream’ in his 1931 book The sexual minorities, among notable others. phy.com. Epic of America, we can find this phrase But by and large and for the most part, According to USA Today, Angelou was many used throughout our history. Nonethe- millions of immigrants and the majority things. She wrote 36 books. She was an ac- less, Adams has provided us with an of- of the American middle-class have ben- tress, director, playwright, composer, singer ten quoted and useful definition: “that efited from both the rhetoric and sub- and dancer—and she once worked as a madam dream of a land in which life should be stance of this dream. in a brothel, and as the first female and first better and richer and fuller for everyone, I think this classic American Dream Black street car conductor in San Francisco. with opportunity for each according to existed as a reality for many families She later wrote the poem “On the Pulse of ability or achievement.” right after WW II up until the mid-1960s Morning”—one of her most famous works— Dr. Maya Angelou. Photo by Dwight Carter Alexis de Tocqueville, ever the keen when social and cultural changes started which she recited at President Bill Clinton’s observer, cited ‘the charm of anticipated to shatter the harmony of the American inauguration in 1993. Part of the poem reads: rector Jody M. Huckaby said, “As PFLAG mem- success’ as a unique characteristic of the middle-class dream. “There is a true yearning to respond to bers reflect on her passing, we will remember American character. My grandparents mi- The particulars of the American Dream The singing River and the wise Rock. her for how she made us feel as a staunch ally grated from Italy to the U.S. precisely vary for each generation and for each so- So say the Asian, the Hispanic, the Jew for equality for people who are LGBT. But for cial grouping. We can The African, the Native American, the Sioux, PFLAG, it will also be alongside all that she see, however, some The Catholic, the Muslim, the French, the said on behalf of all people who are disen- “I think this classic American Dream common threads in the Greek franchised, and her lifelong actions to bring various articulations. The Irish, the Rabbi, the Priest, the Sheik, attention to the need for compassion and un- existed as a reality for many families One of these threads The Gay, the Straight, the Preacher, derstanding to close the gaps that injustice right after WWII up until the mid- is the idea of opportu- The privileged, the homeless, the Teacher. creates.” (At PFLAG’s first-ever Straight for nity. This special char- They hear. They all hear Equality Gala in 2009, the organization rec- 1960s when social and cultural acter of ‘opportunity’ The speaking of the Tree.” ognized Angelou as its inaugural Straight for changes started to shatter the in America received It may have been the first time the word Equality honoree in the area of Arts & Humani- its ‘sacred’ secular for- harmony of the American middle- mulation by Jefferson “gay” was said at an inauguration, with the ties.) in our Declaration of word’s current meaning. Human Rights Campaign President Chad Grif- class dream.” Independence as “Life, Cementing her position as an ally of the LGBT fin said in a separate statement, “Angelou has Liberty and the pursuit community, The New York Times reported in said that there is no greater agony than bear- of Happiness.” 2009 that Angelou placed three calls to New ing an untold story inside of you. LGBT people because they did not anticipate success For some intellectuals, the American York state senators urging them to support know this truth well—and it is part of why so in Italy. For many immigrants, even to- Dream might be formulated as belief in marriage equality, saying she felt compelled many in our community have looked to her as a day, the U.S. means freedom from all liberty, democracy, and free enterprise, to speak out because she believes that legal- hero for so long. For those of us whom Angelou forms of arbitrary authority and from and government protection and promo- izing same-sex marriage is a matter of social inspired to tell our own stories and live our historical and social conditions that con- tion of same. fairness—a subject that has been a theme of own truths, we will always miss her indispen- strain their pursuit of success, however Sometimes this version of the Dream her writing. sible voice.” they might define it. includes the belief that everyone has In a statement, PFLAG National Executive Di- —Andrew Davis Historically, the dream has been inti- (or should have) the opportunity to mately connected to our frontier mental- get rich, ‘filthy rich.’ The missionaries of ity. An 18th century wit observed: “…. this gospel of free enterprise/free trade If they [Americans] attained Paradise, frequently seek to extend this teaching they would move on if they heard of a throughout the world economic order in better place farther west.” This striving order to maximize WEALTH, the god that for something better, richer, fuller is part has replaced Winthrop’s biblical god. De- of our American psyche. mocracy and the Christian religion are Italian, Polish, Irish, Jew or Black, the quondam handmaidens of this evan- our Puritan ancestors invested us with gelical enterprise to preach the American a deeply ingrained conviction that in our Dream to all peoples and all cultures. new world everyone who worked hard But something HUGE happened as we (honestly, competently, and soberly) entered our new millennium: the .com would have the opportunity to succeed boom went bust; the housing bubble 10% OFF materially and socially in ‘the promised burst; the financial markets teetered YOUR NEXT land.’ I was more than a little suspicious then fell; China was fast on its way to PURCHASE of this ethic, seeing all around me much becoming the world’s largest and stron- WITH THIS AD evidence to the contrary. But, truth be gest economy; the USA found itself (expires told, most of my 1950s contemporaries ranked 26th among developed nations in 6/25/14) bought the dream in one form or anoth- terms of many major quality of life indi- er. And, many of them achieved it. cators; and the Millennials (professionals The American Dream in its classic form born in USA after 1980) entered the mar- for middle-class America can be articu- ket place burdened with higher-ed debt lated thusly: own my own home; own my and no good job prospects. own car (perhaps a second car or a pick- The Millennials and the American up truck); enjoy a steady, secure, life- Dream is the subject of my July column. time job with good wages, good health © [email protected]

Nick Patricca is professor emeritus at Loyola University Chicago, president of Complete Birkenstock Toll Free: 866-251-7130 Chicago Network and playwright emeritus at Victory Gardens Theater. Edens Plaza, 3232 Lake Ave., Wilmette www.completebirkenstock.com WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 5 “ducking” the topic of marriage equality, to well documented: victims have reduced aca- which he replied, “I will not lead on that is- demic achievement, lower involvement and are Lutter memorial sue.” often forced out of school. Our schools must be set for June 11 Martinez added during the June 2 conference safe and welcoming for all students, and this By Matt Simonette that Rauner should “quit hiding behind the ref- bill is a significant step towards that goal.” erendum. … We wouldn’t be celebrating this The bill lays out a clear bullying policy for Memorial services for attorney and activist Paul historic moment if Bruce Rauner were governor. schools as well as responsive measures. It also Lutter will be held at 4 p.m. on Wed., June 11, The good news is Gov. Quinn got the job done, directs that schools compile and report data on at Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington and we are moving forward.” bullying incidents. St. “What I hear from [families of bullied chil- Lutter, 68, passed away May 4 following com- Anti-bullying dren] so often, when they speak with schools plications from surgery. or police, is that they are often told, ‘You are He had been an attorney with the firm Bryan measure the first ones this has happened to’—that Cave LLC since 2004. Prior to working at Bryan opens the door to blaming the victim,” Cas- Cave, Lutter was a partner with the law firm passes legislature sidy told Windy City Times shortly after the bill Ross and Hardies from 1971-2003. By Matt Simonette passed out of committee in March. “With this, Lutter served on the boards of many Chicago you can go back and verify that something else area non-profits, among them ACLU Illinois, HB 5707, a bill aimed at curbing school bully- happened on a particular date.” Howard Brown Health Center, Dance for Life, ing in the state, is now waiting for Illinois Gov. An anti-bullying measure failed in the Sen- Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS in Pat Quinn’s signature. ate in 2012 by just one vote. Cassidy has said Chicago, and Roger Baldwin Foundation. He The legislation, which lesbian state Rep. Kel- the new measure is stronger and includes some was also on the professional advisory commit- ly Cassidy sponsored, passed the Senate May facets that had to be deleted before. tee of the Chicago Community Trust. 29 with 37 votes in favor after being amended, “A comprehensive approach is needed to and proceeded to pass the house with 75 votes solve this issue,” Cassidy said in the May 29 Equality Illinois’ Bernard Cherkasov at the in favor of concurrence. statement. “By giving school districts the tools press conference. Photo by Matt Simonette “Bullying in our schools has dramatic im- to combat bullying, with an emphasis on re- pacts on the victims and disrupts the educa- storative practices and accountability through tional process as a whole” Cassidy said in a data, we can help ensure a safe and healthy Advocates criticize statement. “The effects are devastating and learning environment for children and schools.” Rauner’s marriage stance By Matt Simonette

Representatives from Equality Illinois, The Civil Rights Agenda and Illinois Unites for Marriage lambdalegal.org/ilmarriagefaq held a press conference June 2 to raise questions on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner’s stance on same-sex marriage— or lack thereof. At a November Tea Party speaking engage- ment in Quincy, Illinois, Rauner, who has usually tried to frame himself as a social moderate, said that he would have vetoed the Religious CONGRATULATIONS, Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act since he thought it was an issue that should have been put to voters in a referendum. Although marriage equality became the law NEWLYWEDS! of the land June 1, and has been available to Illinois residents in several counties since February, marriage advocates now want to call attention to those comments, as well as point out what they see as troubling associations Rauner has made. “Gov. Quinn has not just fought for marriage rights—he has used every tool in his arsenal Patrick Bova & Jim Darby to help us pass the marriage-rights bill,” said Bernard Cherkasov, CEO of Equality Illinois. “On Lead Plaintiffs in Darby v. Orr the other hand, Bruce Rauner has used every opportunity to express his opposition to marriage for same-sex couples, going so far as to say that he would veto marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples, even though it provides crucial protections for gay and lesbian couples … and that is shameful.” Jim Bennett, chair of the Illinois Unites for Marriage Coalition, added, “We’ll never know where Bruce Rauner stands on this issue, or any issue, because he just usually says what’s most convenient. In April of last year, when he was pushed to weigh in—on what’s really one of the biggest civil rights issues of our generation—he ultimately decided that he wasn’t for it or against it. So we’re just to assume that it doesn’t matter to him, but it matters to us and it matters to our community.” Anthony Martinez of The Civil Rights Agenda said the announcement was spurred by Rauner’s May 30 endorsement from GOProud, a Califor- nia-based group for gay Republicans. (Capitol Fax later reported that GOProud has dissolved.) “Interestingly, the one organization that was not part of our mass efforts to win marriage for our gay and lesbian citizens in Illinois was the one group that Bruce Rauner now claims has endorsed him,” noted Bennett. “In fact, we’re not even sure that group was active [then], but we know for a fact that that group was not in Illinois when we were fighting for marriage equality.” Rauner was asked by Carol Marin on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight in June 2013 whether he was

7.4375x9_v1.indd 1 5/29/14 2:09 PM 6 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES Interior sec’y starts LGBT initiative; GetEqual pushes for federal ENDA By Frank Pizzoli modern LGBT civil-rights movement. Other sites around the country are under consideration for While the U.S. secretary of the interior ac- inclusion in an ongoing study under the aus- knowledged the contributions of the LGBT pices of a panel that first meets June 9, Jew- ABOVE: U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell speaks in front of Stonewall community to the nation’s history, GetEqual ell said. She noted there are many sites under Inn. Photo courtesy of the department. BELOW: Members of GetEqual call for a federal ENDA advocates called for federal action on the Em- consideration around the country. Reports are at the event. Photo by Frank Pizzoli ployment Non-discrimination Act (ENDA) dur- that the Chicago home Henry Gerber founder of ing a press conference to announce a ground- the first known U.S. homosexual-rights group, breaking new theme study. Said study is part in the 1920s, will be considered for inclusion. of the National Park Service Heritage Initiative The study will be a public-private partnership that will identify places and events associated with funding provided by the Gill Foundation with the story of LGBT Americans for inclusion through the National Park Foundation. Over the in the parks and programs of the agency. next 12 to 18 months, the National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary will work with scholars to explore ways to cel- Sally Jewell stood in front of New York City’s ebrate and interpret LGBT heritage. According historic Stonewall Inn to launch expansion of to a press release, “The scholars will hold their the National Park Service’s “Telling of America’s first meeting in Washington, D.C., on June 10. Story” program. The public will be invited to take part in this To the rear of the crowd of about 200, in- meeting to learn more about the initiative and cluding media and elected officials, GetEqual share comments on its initial phases.” advocates held up a big banner: “Don’t stop at Speaking right after Jewell, Gill Foundation’s our history. Full federal equality now!” Tim Gill began his remarks by asking GetEqual “The contributions of women, minorities and advocates to raise their banner higher so ev- members of the LGBT community have been eryone could see their message. “Today is historically underrepresented in the National important but there is still work to be done,” need to unite together in the days ahead to Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis said. “As we Park Service,” Jewell said. Gill said with noticeable emotion in his voice. ensure we leave none of our fellow Americans prepare to celebrate the National Park Service’s An LGBT-themed study, Jewell said, “will help “LGBT history is American history. The contri- behind.” Centennial in 2016, we have rededicated our- ensure that we understand, commemorate and butions of LGBT people are part of the great Felipe Sousa-Rodriguez, co-director of selves to sharing more diverse stories of our share these key chapters in our nation’s com- American journey towards full equality, free- GetEqual, told WCT that his organization has nation’s history, particularly the struggles for plex and diverse history.” dom and liberty for all our citizens. While we received a very positive response since the civil rights. By telling these stories, we are The Stonewall Inn is the site of a 1969 riot take this important step to recognize the cou- protest. “We value our history and today’s inviting new audiences to visit their national that is widely recognized as a catalyst for the rageous contributions of LGBT Americans, we announcement is important but we also need parks and historic sites and to discover a per- federal equality legislation. One does not take sonal connection in these special places.” away from the other,” he said. “I live in Florida Stonewall Inn investing partner Stacy Lentz and we have no state protections. I don’t want told Windy City Times that “LGBT stories and to be fearful of not getting needed services.” history are part of the national fabric. They New York City District 3 City Council mem- need to be told, acknowledged.” ber Corey Johnson, who took the seat council The following statements are from the U.S. speaker (and unsuccessful mayoral candidate) Department of Interior press release: Christine Quinn vacated, noted the contribu- “The goals of the heritage initiative include: tions of HIV-positive individuals in the gay engaging scholars, preservationists and com- movement. “As a 32-year-old HIV-positive man, munity members to identify, research, and I know that Gay Men’s Health Crisis founded in tell the stories of LGBT associated properties; this city has had a historic impact here and in encouraging national parks, national heritage other cities across the country,” he said. areas, and other affiliated areas to interpret The National Park Service will administer the LGBT stories associated with them; identify- program which is part of a larger Obama admin- ing, documenting, and nominating LGBT-as- istration initiative to commemorate minorities sociated sites as national historic landmarks; and women who have made significant contri- and increasing the number of listings of LGBT- butions to culture and history, including La- associated properties in the National Register tinos, women’s history, African American, and of Historic Places. For more information on Asian American and Pacific Islanders. the LGBT Heritage Initiative and theme study, “The National Park Service is America’s sto- visit http://www.nps.gov/heritageinitiatives/ ryteller and protector of the places where LGBThistory.” America’s history can be found,” National Park

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Serving Lakeview & Beyond! Joshua H. Ehrlich, DMD Serving the community with pride! 773-‐727-‐5642 WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 7 8 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES Group seeks justice for SRO residents By JASON CARSON WILSON the Homeless, Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing, North- west Side Housing Center, Sargent Shriver National Center on Thousands of Chicagoans call single-resident occupancy Poverty Law, Albany Park Neighborhood Council and the Alli- (SRO) and residential hotels home. The city has lost more ance to End Homelessness in fighting for the ordinance. than 2,000 units throughout the city. Those units were trans- Other partners include Housing Action Illinois and Met- formed into market-rate housing. About 6,000 units aren’t ropolitan Tenants Organization as well as SEIU Illinois and owned by a “mission-driven” entity. Indiana. Chicago for All wants to preserve that housing. Representa- Speaking of progress, Boyland said the movement will not tives and supporters held a brief May 28 press conference at be deterred if the city gets cold feet. ONE Northside, he said, City Hall. Chicago for All is coalition headed by ONE North- will introduce a draft of the proposed SRO ordinance whether side. it has city support or not. He said Burnett made that very “Our city is currently facing a crisis…a housing crisis,” clear to the mayor’s office. Voice of the People Organizer D’Angelo Boyland said. “This isn’t something we want to drag on,” Boyland said. The press conference was planned to introduce a proposed SRO resident Robert Rohdenburg, who lives at Buffett Place SRO ordinance. That introduction was until June, following a (the former Diplomat Hotel), said the units gives many at-risk May 27 meeting with Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office. Boyland, people a place to sleep. SRO units provide long-term hous- who headlined the press conference, stressed his optimism. ing to the working poor, senior citizens, disabled people and “We’re thrilled to be making progress with this legislation,” veterans, according to Rohdenburg. he said. “The SRO crisis is a growing problem,” he said. Lead sponsors include 27th Ward Ald. Walter Burnett, Jr., Rohdenburg once lived at the now-closed Chateau Hotel 4th Ward Ald. William Burns, 3rd Ward Ald. Pat Dowell and in Lakeview. For Burnett, confronting the SRO crisis is about 47th Ald. Ameya Pawar. Co-sponsors include 46th Ward Ald. more than tackling a housing problem. It’s about putting the James Cappleman, 2nd Ward Ald. Robert Fioretti, 1st Ward golden rule into practice. Ald. Joe Moreno, 43rd Ward Alderwoman Michele Smith, 44th “We need to be a humane society that helps everyone do Ward Ald. Thomas Tunney and 32nd Ward Ald. Scott Wagues- well,” Burnett said. “[We] need to come together to make pack. sure people have a place to stay.” According to a Chicago For All Coalition fact sheet, current He pondered out loud about the timing of ONE Northside’s SRO building owners must secure a Department of Planning press conference. Burnett acknowledge that it was no coinci- and Development permit to convert, demolish or sell SRO dence press conferences highlighting affordable housing, the property. minimum wage and sweat-free trade were held in succession. A permit, per the proposed ordinance, would only be grant- Pawar echoed Burnett’s sentiments. ed if, among other things, the property is converted to rental “We can’t be a city where there’s an island of wealth,” housing for people earning 50 percent of the area median Pawar said. income. That’s $25,800 per year for a single person. The ordi- The Rev. Lois Parr, pastor of Broadway United Methodist nance also requires the units remain affordable for 30 years. Church in Lakeview, said she appreciated Burnett’s call to be Any SRO building demolished and rebuilt within 18 months a more humane city. Parr is a ONE Northside board member must also remain affordable for 30 years. And, if a fire or and serves on its housing committee. natural disaster makes the building unlivable, an SRO owner “We have a right to make it a city for everybody,” she said. must contribute 75 percent of the building replacement cost Since it hasn’t even been introduced, whether the ordi- to the city’s SRO improvement and preservation fund. nance rights a housing wrong is up in the air. SRO residents The proposed ordinance also mandates an SRO owner gives could be a more precarious position, when it lands on the city residents, preservation developers and the city 180 days’ no- council floor. Boyland said the group is still brainstorming tice, if building conversion, demolition or sale is planned. ideas to protect current SRO residents. That provides ample chance for the latter groups to purchase “Housing is very important to me. I grew up in affordable the building. housing,” he said. “I understand the need for affordable Chicago For All joins ONE Northside, Chicago Coalition for housing.”

Uninsured newlyweds can access marketplace By Matt Simonette David Elin. Photo from Healthcare advocates want Illinois’ LGBT community to know Enroll America there is one other advantage to marriage equality taking effect in Illinois—getting married is an opportunity for uninsured persons to acquire insurance via the Health Insurance Marketplace (HIM). “A special enrollment period is triggered by a life-changing event, such as having a baby, a new job, or getting married,” said David Elin, Illinois state director of Enroll America, a nonprofit organization focused on helping uninsured people access health insurance. The marketplace’s primary enrollment period closed at the end of March, but persons getting married may have 60 days to get coverage. “We encourage anyone who has had a life change—or thinks they might have had one—to go to our website and see what works best for you,” Elin said. “Our mission is to maximize the number of people who take advantage of the he added. “Many people do not know that financial assis- health insurance marketplace.” tance might be available through the form of subsidies or HIM, which began with a number of high-profile computer tax breaks.” According to Enroll America, about 77 percent glitches and widely reported consumer confusion last year, of persons utilizing the Marketplace accessed some means of eventually contributed to the Obama administration exceed- help for covering their premiums. ing its goal of 7 million newly insured U.S. residents. All Enroll America is active in 11 states. Elin said that consum- marketplace plans cover essential medical services, includ- ers still looking for coverage because of a life-changing event ing check-ups, emergency room visits and prescriptions, and should visit their website (www.getcoveredamerica.org). An nobody can be denied coverage for a pre-existing condition. online tool there can help locate a counselor who can assist About 217,000 Illinoisans signed up on the Marketplace in navigating the Marketplace. Other events that can trigger during its open enrollment period, according to Elin. Fur- the 60-day enrollment period include adoption, divorce, ag- thermore, many others were able to access Medicaid benefits ing off a parent’s plan or losing employer coverage. thanks to the Affordable Care Act. “This is a good opportunity for folks who have been shut “Lack of information is really still the biggest impediment,” out of the system to get onto a plan,” Elin said. WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 9 Wedding bliss, with a BBQ twist By Ross Forman

Scott Macdonald and Jason Eliason have hosted a BBQ every year for the past decade or so in conjunction with Midsom- marfest, held every June in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. They live together in Edgewater Glen, a few blocks north of Andersonville, so, come dusk, they’d lead the crew to the Midsommarfest street party. Their 2014 Midsommarfest BBQ will be quite the shindig. “We thought it would be fun to do [the BBQ] with a twist— our wedding,” Macdonald said. One of their best friends from Seattle agreed to get herself ordained and come to Chicago with other out-of-state friends for the wedding. “In the spirit of the neighborhood, we’re trying to do things as local as possible. Honky Tonk BBQ is bringing their food truck behind our garage in the alley and catering it in the backyard. Andersonville Wines and Spirits are bringing all the booze; Swedish Bakery is making the cake; and Ann Sather is whipping up Sunday morning brunch for the out of Jason Eliason (right) cleans the grill while partner Scott town friends and family. Macdonald looks on. Photos by Kirk Williamson “From the beginning, the idea was that we would just get married at our annual Midsommarfest BBQ. I hope our regu- lars don’t expect the same spread next year,” Eliason said. sociate director, to see if it might be able to help. Macdonald said about 150 are expected to attend. “Jason put together a very persuasive and impassioned let- But this unique wedding almost never happened—by no ter of support for my family to take back to United to see if fault of the loving couple. we could make any headway on rebooking,” Eliason said. “I You see, Midsommarfest was originally scheduled for mid- think he understood this kind of thing might happen when June, but, last November, the dates were changed to the first they changed the date and wanted to help make it right. weekend in June. It was really our last ditch effort to see if we could get my But many planning to attend the wedding had purchased family out here; we were talking about maybe having them airline tickets for the later date. come the [original mid-June weekend] so we could at least “We planned everything around getting married on June see them, but it was disheartening to think they might miss 14, so we could have a big Midsommarfest BBQ themed wed- the wedding.” ding,” Macdonald said. “[Last] November, when marriage United eventually relented, made the needed changes— equality passed in Illinois, I was on the bus when I hap- and did not charge any additional fees. pened to randomly check Face- “We are excited they will be book and see this post from the able to come to the wedding,” Andersonville Chamber of Com- Eliason said. “I am glad the merce: folks at United took an interest “Hey Andersonville! If any of and decided to help out; there you suddenly find yourself plan- certainly was no reason they ning a wedding for some time had to. My aunt Karen put in a after June 1, 2014, (ahem) Mid- good amount of time, trying to sommarfest next year will be convince them to accommodate the weekend of June 6-8, 2014. their needs but I think the sup- This is a week before when it port of the Andersonville Cham- was originally scheduled, so ber made the difference in the please put it on your calendars end. We definitely appreciate and help us spread the word! their willingness to help out We will have more details com- and really feel like they went ing your way soon, but in the above and beyond to help. My meantime this seemed like a aunt had kind of given up hope good day to share the news.” on being able to come out for Macdonald didn’t know the wedding; she is absolutely whether to laugh or cry. thrilled it worked out.” “I felt like that post was Macdonald, 39, is a mobile written directly at us. I mean user experience design lead. He how many other people we’re grew up in Palo Alto, Califor- seriously planning a streetfest nia, and New York City. Eliason, wedding!?” Macdonald said. 38, is an IT project manager at Macdonald and Eliason con- Heartland Alliance. He is origi- firmed the date change, then nally from Washington state. issued “Change the Save the “The first time I met Jason Date” emails. was actually at his going-away “On the whole, it was pretty funny, though I am sure I did party [in 1996] at Linda’s Tavern on Capitol Hill in Seattle,” not see it that way [months ago],” Eliason said in mid-May, Macdonald said. “My best friends who had moved with me weeks before their big day. from New York to Seattle wanted me to meet him before he They had to quickly shift into change-mode. Take, for in- took off for a job in Tucson. stance, the bed & breakfast where family members were plan- “Luckily he came back to Capitol Hill a few months later.” ning to stay. That had to be re-booked. Eliason added, “We met several years before we started dat- Flights for friends and family members needed to be ing. When I saw him though, before I left town [back in changed, and that of course includes the traditional change- 1996] and when I got back, I totally knew he was the one.” fees from airlines. Their first date was at The Timberline Lodge, which Mac- “For my Connecticut family, they were looking at losing all donald said, “was at that time the gritty Denny Regrade of their airfare for the three tickets they had booked. It may neighborhood. The whole area has since been completely not be a lot for some folks, but for a family of four with two revamped by Paul Allen and Amazon’s new headquarters and kids in college it was really a matter of being able to come to renamed by the city so I doubt it is still there. the wedding or not,” Eliason said. “It was really pretty absurd “Anyway, the place was a trip. It was basically a huge ski that the rebooking fee was going to be, almost to the dollar, lodge type building with about 300 gay cowboys, and one the same amount as the entire cost of their tickets.” beautiful elderly woman, all dancing to a flawlessly choreo- Eliason’s aunt, Karen Rust, had been dogging the airlines graphed square dancing routine. It was totally unlike the since the day she knew the date had changed, he said. She early 1990s gay scene I was used to from the East Village/ went the phone route, through the web, and even trips to the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I remember having a blast.” airport an hour and a half away. She was doing anything and Eliason admitted, “In hindsight, I really could have raised everything she could to reschedule, but had no luck. the bar a bit. I knew Scott was low key, so I thought some Ultimately, the two reached out to the Andersonville Cham- ber of Commerce, including Jason Cox, the organization’s as- Turn to page 17 WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 13

also part of the Jewel Box Revue—arguably the country’s first gay community—which was Time trans cover story a traveling troupe of impersonators that originally formed in 1939. A statement from the Bronx LGBTQ Center features Laverne Cox read, in part, “Often referred to as the ‘Rosa Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox is Parks’ as the gay-rights movement, Stormé was the cover woman for the newest issue of Time a fierce woman who stood up for our commu- magazine, a feature on “The Transgender Tip- nity on countless occasions. ping Point: America’s next civil rights frontier.” “Stormé was an amazing and warm individ- The article reads in part: “The transgender ual who spent her life taking care of people. revolution still has a long way to go. Trans It didn’t matter if they were lesbian, gay, people are significantly more likely to be im- straight, young, old, transgender, questioning, poverished, unemployed and suicidal than bisexual, Black, White, Latino—she treated other Americans. They represent a sliver of the everyone with the same warmth, compassion, population—an estimated 0.5%—which can kindness, conviction, courage, strength of make it harder for them to gain acceptance. In spirit, and love. This led her to be dubbed the a recent survey conducted by the Public Reli- unofficial mother of our community, especially gion Research Institute, 65% of Americans said by those who knew her.” they have a close friend or family member who A celebration of her life took place May 29 at is homosexual, while 9% said they have one Greenwich Village Funeral Home. who is transgender. And as the trans movement has gained momentum, opponents have been drawn in to fight, many of them social conser- Spin closes, to Antonio King (above) hosted Tajma Hall’s vatives who cut their teeth and fattened their reopen as ‘Whiskey celebration of life. Photo by Tracy Baim mailing lists opposing same-sex marriage. But perhaps the biggest obstacle is that trans peo- Trust’ and ‘Chloe’s’ ple live in a world largely built on a fixed and By Matt Simonette Tajma Hall’s binary definition of gender. In many places, Model Lea T they are unwelcome in the men’s bathroom and Miss Universe candidate Jenna Talackova Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave., closed its life celebrated the women’s. The effect is a constant reminder Brandon Teena, murdered trans man doors over Memorial Day weekend. that they don’t belong.” Musician Billy Tipton The longtime Boystown institution at the in Chicago More than 100 friends and family packed into The cover feature came a few weeks after Filmmaker Lana Wachowski corner of Halsted Street and Belmont Avenue the youth center space at Center on Halsted people were upset when Cox was not included See http://time.com/130734/transgender- had a sign in the window that read, “Spin is May 31 to remember the contributions and love in the Time 100 list, even though readers had celebrities-actors-athletes-in-america/. (Time closed! Thank you for all the years of great shared by performer Tajma Hall, who died April selected her among their top choices. subscribers can read the entire piece.) memories! See you all in a few weeks!” 19 of cardiac arrest. She was 44. Time accompanied the Cox story with a list of ChicagoPride.com reported May 26 that em- Host for the event was Antonio King, and 21 transgender people “who influenced Ameri- ployees were notified of the closing that morn- speakers included friends and family from can culture”: ing, and the bar would likely reopen under Iconic activist across Chicago and the United States. Among Athlete Kye Allums the new management Pride weekend. Chicago. those speaking were DiDa Ritz, Latrice Royale, Model Carmen Carrera eater.com reported May 27 that Spin would be Storme DeLaverie Precious Davis, Antonio Edwards, DJ Laura B Actress Candis Cayne converted to a whiskey distillery and eatery and Jack Nielsen. Scientist and engineer Lynn Conway passes away called Whiskey Trust, set to open by the end Hall won numerous pageants around the Actress Laverne Cox Iconic LGBT-rights activist Stormé DeLarverie of the month; and Chloe’s, a dance club set to world, including Miss Continental Plus in 2007 Actress Caroline Cossey passed away May 24, according to The Huff- open by the end of the summer. and Miss Gay USofA At Large in 2008, and the Athlete Fallon Fox ington Post. She was 93, according to a Bronx The bar’s former owner, David Gassman, put Miss All-American about 15 years ago. Hall also Pioneer Christine Jorgensen LGBTQ Center blog. the club up for sale several months ago. A list- hosted the popular Hy-Drag Revue at Hydrate Model Isis King A 2010 Huffington Post item said that DeLav- ing had appeared on the website buybizsell. Nightclub in Lakeview. Plus, she had been the Athlete Lana Lawless erie “probably threw the first punch in the com, with an initial asking price of just under official emcee for the annual Continental Pag- Army private Chelsea Manning Stonewall Riot that sparked gay rights.” (How- $1.5 million. The property’s listing agent, Mike eant Plus and Elite for the past eight years. Writer Janet Mock ever, Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Costanzo, told DNAinfo.com in February that The celebration ended with a balloon release Sports writer Christine Daniels Gay Revolution author David Carter has said Gassman no longer wanted to run the nightclub at the corner of Waveland and Halsted streets. Athlete Renee Richards in a statement, “I never found any evidence and was confident that “he would get top dol- More photos and videos are with the online Activist Sylvia Rivera to support the contention that Stormé DeLarv- lar because that area is on fire.” version of this story. Amanda Simpson, Obama appointee erie was a participant in that event.”) She was

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/windycitymediagroup /windycitygayidol /nightspots 14 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES 40 couples at Unity in Chicago ‘Married’ ceremony On the first day of marriage equality throughout the state of Illinois June 1, Unity in Chicago hosted “Married in Unity,” an all-inclusive, non-denominational group wedding ceremony in the Unity garden at the church. Rev. Heidi Alfrey, the church’s senior minister, officiated the ceremony for forty same- and opposite-sex couples. Among them were couples making commitments without legal documentation and married couples renewing their vows. “This is a huge celebration of love....Unity was started over 100 years ago, based the idea that God is not outside of us judging but inside of us and is of love and life.” David Viggiano, chief organizer of the event, welcomed the couples as they came in one by one, some with children. Hundreds of people watched on from the sidelines, under beautiful skies. Vig- giano gave the following breakdown for couples at the event: 19 Lesbian, 9 gay and 12 straight; 15 were legally wed [either for the first time or had a civil union transferred to marriage--9 lesbian and 6 gay]; 25 renewed vows or expressed commitment: (10 lesbian, 3 gay and 12 straight). Tracy Baim, publisher of Windy City Times, spoke of the long struggle leading to this day. “This is an amazing day. Soak it in; it is one you’ll remember all your lives, for the allies here as well as for the LGBT community. This is truly something we owe to millions of people who came before us. To paraphrase Maya Angelou, who we lost this week, ‘We are all phenomenal people’ here today and we’re on the backs of many we’ve lost, including Vernita Gray who [with her partner Pat Ewert] was the first able to get a marriage license Some of the 40 couples who participated in ‘Married in Unity’ June 1. Rev. Heidi Alfrey is in front, left, in blue. Photo by here in Illinois.” Tracy Baim See many more photos, plus ceremony video, online.

From the May 29 celebration for marriage equality at the Field Museum. Photos by Hal Baim

ready for a march on Springfield,” she said. “There had never ever been a march on Spring- Field Museum marks marriage equality field like that for LGBT rights, in fact for almost any issue, there had never been a gathering By GRETCHEN RACHEL BLICKENSDERFER that love and its expression through the in- only looming and coming into focus was the stitution of marriage is universal and not the AIDS crisis,” she said. “The community in Chi- like that.” In closing, Baim challenged the audience to With only 48 hours left before same-sex cou- purview of only one particular belief. “As an cago is forever impacted by the losses that we become similarly engaged in issues such as the ples throughout Illinois can enjoy the free- anthropologist, I strongly believe in promot- experienced during the 1980s through today.” rampant homelessness of LGBTQ youth across dom to marry, jubilant events across the city ing a respect for cultural diversity,” Wali said. By way of illustrating how deeply rooted in the city. “There are too few beds for the LGBTQ matched a growing sense of excitement and “Certainly marriage equality represents an Chicago LGBTQ history the struggle for mar- youth that need them in the city of Chicago,” accomplishment. enormous acceptance of diversity in culture.” riage has been and how much has changed in she said. “But it isn’t just about shelter. Over At the Field Museum on May 29—surrounded The event was organized, in part, by the such a short period of time, Baim recalled the the next few weeks, we are going to release a by exhibits celebrating the evolution of both museum’s recently created employee affinity story of Nancy Davis and Toby Schneiter who detailed report about how people in this com- the natural world and humanity—people rep- group the Outfielders —a brain child of Com- were arrested in 1975 after a sit-in protesting munity can get engaged in this issue in a way resenting a cross-section of the LGBTQ com- munications Department Front-End Developer their denial of a marriage license by the Cook that’s meaningful to youth. It’s about respect munity and their allies applauded some of the Graham Troyer-Joy and up to 30 of his col- County Clerk. “For their efforts, they were al- and dignity and listening to them.” impassioned heroes who stepped up, spoke leagues. “This is the first event for us,” Troyer- most banned from the gay community because Fioretti told Windy City Times that he is tak- out, organized, led and marched arm-in-arm in Joy said. “We want to disseminate knowledge the gay community didn’t approve of that style ing Baim’s call to action very seriously. “It’s order to make June 1 a reality. about LGBTQ people and do more outreach like of activism and they thought it would hurt the unacceptable,” he said. “We need to address Among the guests were 2nd Ward Ald. Bob this.” movement for gay rights,” Baim said. “Then the issues of homelessness and human traffick- Fioretti, state Rep. Kelly Cassidy’s community Among the guests at the evening’s festivi- people realized why it was so important. I ing right away. We need to put an end to it.” outreach coordinator and celebrated activist ties were Tom and Sue Laue. The parents of first-hand witnessed families that would attend For now, couples like Derrick Sorles and Mi- Pat Ewert, Legacy Project Executive Director a 24-year-old gay son, the couple felt it was LGBT weddings and be forever changed about chael Snell—who run bestgaychicago.com and Victor Salvo and representatives from GLAAD, important to mark this moment in the state’s who we were.” have been together for 15 years—enjoyed the including Kevin Boyer. history. “We hope someday our son will find Baim remembered the 2013 March on Spring- night’s toast of historic days to come. “As a “What better place is there than this mu- someone that he can share his life with and field for Marriage Equality as a pivotal and young boy, I never thought I would see this in seum to celebrate equality, to celebrate accep- make his love official with all the benefits that wholly unique moment. “I definitely felt like my lifetime,” Snell said. “It’s just amazing.” tance, to celebrate inclusiveness and to cel- everyone else has,” Mrs. Laue said. “There are the community across the state of Illinois was ebrate such a historic moment?” Field Museum a lot of people who still don’t understand that Director of Special Events, Tourism, Group Sales this is not a choice, it’s a biological fact of and Food Operations Megan Beckert asked the life.” cheering guests. “We all need to recognize and make the most Darby and Bova among MCA weddings Field Museum Curator of North American of who we are and we need to love each other thoroughly,” Mr. Laue added. “The only purpose Anthropology Alaka Wali displayed artifacts Jim Darby and Patrick Bova, two longtime There were two dozen family and friends on earth is to love. There’s no room for any- culled from a tiny fraction of the 24-million- gay activists who were part of the legal and there to witness the event. thing else but taking care of each other. ” strong collection of objects gathered from cul- political fight for marriage equality in Illi- MCA and Equality Illinois hosted 15 cou- That theme was echoed by the evening’s tures across the world. A pair of two-headed nois, were wed as part of a series of weddings ples, opening MCA’s galleries and sculpture speaker, Windy City Media Group Publisher/Ex- vases from the Pueblo Indians represented held June 2 at the Museum of Contemporary garden for complimentary ceremonies and ecutive Editor Tracy Baim. “Marriage is not the the uniting of a couple who drink from each Art. post-ceremony festivities. The couples were end,” she said. “It is among the things that I of the openings linked by a braided handle. Gov. Pat Quinn, who signed the marriage wed in the museum’s Kovler Atrium, with a think we need to accomplish.” They flanked a vibrant silk turban from the Ma- equality bill into law last Nov. 20, was at non-denominational officiate officiating the Baim looked back on the day 30 years ago harashtra state in India and an ornate silver the ceremony, which was officiated by Jim ceremony. A short celebration followed for in May when she began work in Chicago LGBT bridal headdress worn by the Miao people of Bennett, Midwest Director of Lambda Legal. each couple. Southern China. Each helped further illustrate media with GayLife newspaper. “In 1984, many of us in this room know that what was really WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 15 United Latino Pride celebrates with four weddings in one day By JERRY NUNN

Kicking off the fifth annual United Latino Pride Week the organization known as United Latino Pride held a marriage celebration event June 1 at the Chicago Urban Arts Society. Four couples were wed in a public ceremony at the venue on Cermak Road. Janet Cecil with Juanita Gonzalez, Neida I. Alvarado with Jac- queline Gonzalez, Anita Ortega with Christina L. Ayala, and Mae with Carol Lee were presented to a crowded room full of emotional vows spoken in both Spanish and English. The newlyweds danced their first song together Etta James’ “At Last” sung live by Kara Carrell. Culinary Cocina catered a large buffet. After eating, Christina Ayala sang a traditional song dedicated to her new partner. The band Cuer- Left to right: Dustin Erikstrup of Center on Halsted, Gary Ward, Aitor Mendoza, Tyler Born- das Latino Americanas finished their set then heimer, Carl Johnson, and MINI of Chicago GM Sharon Klietsch. Photo by Hal Baim the DJ continued the festivities with a vibora dance where guests held hands running underneath the bride’s bridge of arms. Sol’s Sweet Cakes supplied a rainbow cake MINI, Center on Halsted for everyone to enjoy while supportive family members and friends danced the afternoon hold ‘Biggest MINI Wedding’ away. Neida I. Alvarado and Jacqueline Gonzalez. For more information on the group visit Winners of the Biggest MINI Wedding Ever ing LLC, e. melone, Robin Subar Lifestyle Photos by Jerry Nunn www.unitedlatinopride.org. contest, sponsored by MINI of Chicago and Photography, Thompson Chicago, Center on Center on Halsted, gathered for their all- Halsted, Circuit Mom, Real Urban Barbecue, expenses-paid weddings at MINI of Chi- WCPT, Windy City Times, MillerCoors, MINI of cago, 1111 W. Diversey Pkwy., on May 31. Chicago, Roeser’s Bakery, OUT Chicago, Ser- Carl Johnson and Tyler Bornheimer and Aitor vice is Us, Jan Dee custom Jewelry and Miller Mendoza and Gary Ward were selected as the Fortune. winners; each couple got to invite 75 guests This celebration kicked off Pride Month and for the event. marked the passage of marriage equality in Jess Godwin performed music for the cer- Illinois, providing the two couples with an emony. all-expenses-paid wedding, including jew- Sponsors included Sound Production Light- elry, cake, dinner and dancing.

Harris, Steans, Osterman celebrate marriage equality

By MATT SIMONETTE

State Rep. Greg Harris and state Sen. Heather Steans joined 48th Ward Ald. Harry Osterman June 1 at Chicago’s Kathy Osterman Beach to celebrate the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act at last taking effect in Illinois. “Love won out,” said Steans. “A lot changed in a very short amount of time, and that was led, I think, by the very active voices in the LGBT community, making sure that President Obama came out in support of full marriage equality—I think that really turned the tide.” She also noted that constituents sharing stories with her colleagues in the legislature about the importance of marriage equality “really made a difference.” Harris added, “It is a great day for this neighborhood and a great day for the State of Illinois. … This scene is being repeated over and Ald. Harry Osterman, State Rep. Greg Harris, and State Sen. Heather over again, as the values of joy, and family and love, are playing out in Steans share a toast to marriage equality. Photo by Matt Simonette town square, churches and synagogues. Finally, in the state of Illinois, all families are being treated equally. Above: Mae and Carol Lee. Below: Janet Cecil swer, ‘Well, yes and no—it’s complicated.’ But starting today, June the “This was a hard journey,” he said. “But people always have to re- and Juanita Gonzalez first, 2014, I’m going to be calling Julie my wife.” member that freedom is not a destination, it is journey, and we have After Sevig finished her remarks, Osterman added, “I have a feeling much more work to do.” there are going to be a lot of weddings in the 48th Ward this summer.” Joined by two of her three children, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church as- Rev. Carol Hill of Epworth United Methodist Church also gave a bless- sociate pastor Michelle Sevig spoke about her long journey to marriage ing in honor of marriage equality, and Osterman, Harris and Steans led with her partner, Julie. a toast as well. The Edgewater Singers, Pride Films and Plays, and The Even after multiple ceremonies marking her union with Julie, Sevig Harmonious Hunks provided entertainment. noted, “Whenever someone asked if I was married, I would always an-

Left: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church associate pastor Michelle Sevig with two of her children. Right: Rev. Carol Hill of Epworth United Meth- odist Church. Photos by Matt Simonette 16 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES Female motorcycle club backs Ride for AIDS in various ways By Ross Forman and stewardship,” she said. Organized Chaos organizes regular motor- Organized Chaos, which a small group of fe- cycle rides—some open to the public, some male motorcycle riders formed in 2012, has a exclusively for members. Rides vary in distance two-fold goal—creating a community of mo- and location. torcyclists who ride together, combined with “We do city rides, mid-distance day rides to a desire to make a positive impact in the local places such as Galena, Lake Geneva or Starved community. Rock; and [also] overnight, weekend and oc- “We aren’t looking to upstage or replace casionally long-distance trips,” Warnecke said. other motorcycle groups in the area. Instead, “We organize a couple of fundraising events we hope to complement existing groups and each year, including a stocking-stuffer for Chi- work together to create a positive culture that cagoland homeless for the Night Ministry. We combines our love for riding with our desire also collaborate with organizations such as St. to serve,” said Lauren Warnecke. “We have no Baldrick’s, Backlot Bash, and HRC to provide ulterior motives—we just want to ride and do support for their events.” Julie Ballard and Lauren Warnecke in Pride good in our community. [Since] we are so di- The annual Ride For AIDS Chicago—a 200- 2013. Photo from Warnecke verse [of a group], we are able to reach a wide mile, two-day bicycle ride that will be held in variety of philanthropic endeavors and use our July—also is a key part of Organized Chaos’ strong presence in the community to assist annual calendar, especially for Warnecke, who addition, she is a dance writer for Windy City the event. other organizations in reaching their fundrais- will cycle the Ride, while her partner, Julie Bal- Times. “Each time one of the motorcyclists came ing goals.” lard, was a member of the Ride’s crew last year. “The Ride is two of the best and worst days across me they’d say hello and give a little en- Organized Chaos, with about 50 members, About 10 Organized Chaos members will be of your life,” she said. “Riders travel 200 miles gine rev for me,” she said. “These tiny things definitely rides under the LGBT rainbow. Riders part of the crew for this year’s Ride, which War- by bicycle in two days. Aside from the money are [very] motivating to the cyclists on the range in age from 21 to 55; some have kids, necke said “helps direct traffic and assist the that is raised and advocacy provided through a route, who sometimes will go 10 or 20 miles and some even have grandchildren. About 85 riders in numerous ways. The motorcyclists can high visibility event, the metaphor of complet- alone. It gives us a boost of energy to get to percent of its members identify as LGBTQ, War- easily go back and forth between pits, groups ing a perceivably unachievable ride to [help in] the next pit stop, or power up the hill. Though necke said. of riders, and/or crew cars to keep communica- the battle that individuals with HIV/AIDS fight Julie won’t be there this year, I wear an obnox- Off the road, the Organized Chaos riders are tion and safety a top priority on the ride.” every day has a profound effect on each rider. ious flowered helmet on the ride, so any time business owners, military, police officers, art- Warnecke, 33, who lives in Chicago’s Edgewa- The ride is a life-changing event, and one that an OC rider comes by me I’m sure they will say ists/performers, theater professionals, retail ter neighborhood, was a Ride For AIDS Chicago bonds you to each rider who you come in con- hello.” managers, education professionals, HR person- rookie in 2013, and is back for another 200- tact with. Toward the end of day one, we curse Warnecke likens the Ride For AIDS Chicago nel, social workers and more. mile grind this summer. She is a full-time clini- the ride and question why we ever agreed to do to Organized Chaos for its community-building Organized Chaos is pending its 501(c)(3) cal instructor in the Department of Kinesiology it. By the end of day two, we can’t wait to get aspect. non-profit status. and Nutrition at the University of Illinois-Chi- home to sign up for next year.” Read the entire article at http://www. “It is our desire to show the positive aspects cago. She also is a freelance dance writer, writ- Ballard will be traveling for work during the windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Female-mo- of being affiliated with motorcyclists and riding previews and reviews for seechicagodance. 2014 Ride, so she will not participate. But War- torcycle-club-supports-Ride-For-AIDS-Chica- ing: loyalty, friendship, brother/sisterhood, com, and her own blog (artintercepts.org). In necke won’t forget seeing her last year during go-/47556.html.

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That’s until I was interrupt- Pam did the same with her mother for years, Tracy Baim ed by an abrupt clasp on my wrist and a swift, she said, keeping it to herself to avoid any up- weighty push into the bathroom’s caulked yel- set. ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky Pam Anderson low brick walls. He whispered, “I want you, and I thought my silence would keep me safe. MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis if you don’t let me have it, I will take it—and But, in the words of Audre Lorde, “When we BUSINESS MANAGER Ripley Caine DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright inspired me to you better not say a word.” speak, we are afraid our words will not be heard ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson He was similar in stature to my adolescent or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are SENIOR REPORTER Matt Simonette reveal my self: 6’ 1”, about 190 pounds, broad shoulders, still afraid. So it is better to speak.” Senior Account Executives Terri Klinsky, big hands, and flat, mammoth-like feet. In I realize it’s not always possible for survivors Kirk Williamson, Amy Matheny, Chris Cheuvront, sexual assaults Gretchen Blickensderfer knowing him, I never once thought he would like me to speak. Maybe we’re just not emo- PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Scott Duff My name is Derrick. And I’m a sexual violence attack me. But then he exposed from his navy tionally ready. Maybe we’re afraid of retaliation NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, David Byrne, Tony survivor. blue trousers what lingers in my mind as hard, from those who abused us, if they find out we thick, roughly eight-inch knife, pointed in my spoke out. Maybe we don’t want to read com- Peregrin, Lisa Keen, Yasmin Nair It’s taken me more than 10 years since first THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan being sexually assaulted to speak or write direction like a weapon. ments online that say “they wanted it,” as was CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight Jr. those words without shame. Not for a lack of “This is really happening,” I told myself. So the case with most media coverage of Ander- BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair SPORTS WRITER Ross Forman trying, though. Whenever my upper lip quiv- I did as older male relatives taught me to do son’s disclosure last weekend. But I’m finally able to raise my voice anyway, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ered and I was a breath away from tearfully whenever someone put their hands on me: I Mary Shen Barnidge, Steve Warren, Lawrence sharing my pain with someone else, I chose fought back. I got away. And, with a sense of and put my feelings into words, rebounding af- Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Jerry Nunn, Jonathan to remain silent. I didn’t want to burden any- urgency, I composed myself and headed back ter a professor discouraged me from doing so Abarbanel COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Jorjet one with my painful reality. More often than into the classroom as if it never happened. in a writing class some months back. He didn’t hurt me with his hands, as other men did, but Harper, Meghan Streit, Charlsie Dewey, Carrie not, others shushed me instead, starting with He became one in a number of men who would Maxwell, Billy Masters, Sarah Toce, Dana Rudolph, that first guy. Silence isn’t as golden as it may violate me, verbally and physically. Like the with his words that minimized my experiences, Sally Parsons, Melissa Wasserman, Joe Franco, Nick seem. guys who followed me home for three blocks comparing what I’d endured to a child afraid to Patricca, Liz Baudler, Rex Wockner, Marie J. Kuda, Kate Sosin So while I read Pamela Anderson’s speech in broad daylight, unable to suppress or filter confront schoolyard bullies. their thoughts about wanting to “plow my big, When I think of men like him and others, who SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Mel Ferrand, Hal Baim, from her natural welfare foundation launch re- Emmanuel Garcia, Tim Carroll, Ed Negron, Susan cently—where she shared her multiple brushes tasty ass so hard.” Or the creep in a crowded shut out survivors from speaking our truths, Mattes with sexual violence—all I could do was cry. Boystown bar who grabbed and fingered my I’m tempted to crank up Beyoncé’s empower- CIRCULATION Anderson said she’d gotten to a point in her butt from behind and apologized while display- ment anthem, “Flawless.” Because I can be a CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, journey where she felt it might be time to ing the picture he snapped of it on his iPhone. whole, healthy sexual being, and no person’s “I’m sorry; it just looked so good,” he said, as I violation of that energy will ever take it away Sue and Victor reveal some of her most painful memories: WEB HOSTING: LoveYourWebsite.com (lead being molested by a babysitter, raped by a expressed stern disapproval. There’s the church from me—not anymore. By writing and speak- programmer: Martie Marro) friend’s brother as a child, and gang-raped by leader who couldn’t take no for an answer and ing out, even after all these years, I’m near forced himself on me. And even the job inter- what I feel is the end of a personal journey to a boyfriend and his friends in ninth grade. But Copyright 2014 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media events during her quest to survive fostered a viewer who wouldn’t hire me because I turned reclaim full ownership of my sexuality, releas- Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back down his advances. ing those voices and actions curbing it for so issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). personal connection with animals. Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, “Needless to say, I had a hard time trusting The list goes on and on. long. and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and I often asked myself, in a blaming way, That’s what Pam Anderson taught me, as well no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. humans. I just wanted off this earth,” she said All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy during the launch event at the Cannes Film “Why am I such an appealing target for men as other survivors who have embraced me this City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned Festival. “I vowed to protect [the animal king- who can’t respect my body and my boundar- past week. And for anyone who dares to silence for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing us? I’m gonna to need for them to bow down. and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, dom] and only them. I prayed to the whales ies?” But it meant everything to recently hear cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own with my feet in the ocean. My only real friends, friends tell me what my soul longed to hear: Derrick Clifton is a Chicago-based journal- and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City “What happened to you was not your fault.” I ist and writer primarily covering race, gen- Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of till I had children.” a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy For me, my pen and pad, laptop and a quiet now realize it was never about me. It’s about der, and LGBT issues and their intersections City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the a cultural inability to discuss and express our with politics. Follow him on Twitter or Face- sexual orientation of such person or organization. While place in my home—my writing process, if you we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make will—have all been my therapy during these sexuality in ways that affirm pleasure rather book, or visit DerrickClifton.com for more this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept years of silence. No one can violate me while than painful coercion—including attempts at information on his work. responsibility for advertising claims. I’m alone, writing, working and creating a silencing conversations about sexual assault. This piece was originally published in The (773) 871-7610 FAX (773) 871-7609 I was told to keep quiet by that classmate of Daily Dot, and is reprinted with permission. e-mail: [email protected] or space for my own liberation (and perhaps also [email protected] helping others along their own journey). And, mine, and I obeyed. Not because he said so, The original article is at http://www.daily- in that spirit, I’m sharing my story too. but because I feared being judged or blamed dot.com/opinion/pam-anderson-coming- www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com What should’ve been a typical restroom break for what I’d gone through. I’ve tried, slowly out-assault/. podcast: WindyCityQueercast.com but surely, over the past year to break through WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP, 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, Illinois 60640 U.S.A fences and penetrate walls to make it happen, access to benefits, protections, rights and (MAILING ADDRESS ONLY) but we arrived at our destination. Last Novem- responsibilities for all couples entering into Windy City Times Deadline every Wednesday. ber 20th, I signed the Illinois Religious Free- marriage and their families. These protections Nightspots Deadline Wednesday prior to street date. G OV. PAT dom and Marriage Fairness Act into law. include provisions under the Affordable Care OUT! Resource Guide ONLINE QUINN In 2011, when I signed Illinois’ civil-union Act that require insurance companies to offer www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com legislation, few could predict that in a few the same coverage for all spouses, regardless www.WindyCityQueercast.com short years, marriage equality would be the of gender. Families will be able to enroll in a “Windy City Media Group generated law of the land. Sometimes a struggle can take plan together through a special 60-day enroll- enormous interest among their readers decades, but change can happen overnight. ment period. in this year’s LGBT Consumer Index Now, through the tireless efforts of advocates One person who made this day possible was Our destination Survey. Out of approximately 100 who have stood up and spoken out for equality Vernita Gray. A tenacious activist, Vernita was print and online media partners who full of hope: across Illinois and the nation, we made history loved in the community and respected by poli- participated in the survey, Windy Marriage equality and enacted a reform that will last forever. ticians. She and her partner made history when City was the best performing regional Since taking office, I’ve worked to make Il- a judge ruled that, due to Vernita’s declining media in the U.S. Only survey partners in Illinois linois a more welcoming state. After declaring health, they could marry late last year—ahead with a nationwide footprint were marriage equality a priority in my 2013 State of today’s effective date. Vernita passed away able to generate a greater number of The much-loved poet Dr. Maya Angelou once of the State Address, I worked with legisla- in March with her new wife, Pat, by her side. responses.” —David Marshall, Research wrote, “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps tors and dedicated activists. It was a difficult So today, I’ll think of Vernita Gray and others Director, Community Marketing, Inc. hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to ar- battle, but eventually lawmakers passed Sen- unable to witness this day. I’ll think of happy rive at its destination full of hope.” It is that ate Bill 10, making Illinois the 16th state to couples embarking on the adventure of mar- unrelenting power of love that unfolded during embrace full marriage equality. The bill signing riage. And I will be proud to live in a state our fight for marriage equality in Illinois. last November—before thousands of joyous where the will of the people can become the In the end, we succeeded in ensuring this people at the University of Illinois at Chica- law of the land. civil right for all couples and put Illinois on the go—was among the proudest moments of my right side of history. Starting now, everyone in governorship. Illinois may receive the long-overdue rights of The new law is simple and fair. It requires marriage. Advocates had to jump hurdles, leap that Illinois laws pertaining to civil marriage must apply equally to all, and guarantees equal WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 19 GOINGS-ON WINDY CITY TIMES’ ENTERTAINMENT SECTION

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SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT Cohen was intrigued by the reputation of Bai- liwick Chicago for producing unconventional shows like Violet, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jack- son and Dessa Rose. Carrie sings in “When Bailiwick approached us about licens- Carrie: ing it, we looked at what their history was,” The Musical. Cohen said. “It’s always a leap of faith with a Photo by new production because it’s about the director Chicago—seriously Michael and their vision for it, but they seemed to be Brosilow exactly the kind of theater with the right venue that Carrie ought to be in.” But one disadvantage of Carrie: The Musical BY SCOTT C. MORGAN with the classic 1976 Brian De Palma original being readily available is that has put a kibosh and also Kimberly Pierce’s 2013 remake, co- on previously produced parody versions of Car- High school was both an inspiring and hellish authored with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. But rie. Hell in a Handbag Productions artistic di- time for out writer and producer Lawrence D. Cohen’s most elusive take on Carrie was the rector David Cerda mentioned that he received Cohen, who originally grew up in the Chicago 1988 Broadway musical version that featured ideas by director Terry Hands and his produc- a cease and desist letter from the Rodgers and suburbs of Wilmette and Glencoe. a score by composer Michael Gore and lyricist tion team. Hammerstein Organization which licenses the “I was lucky enough to have amazing teach- Dean Pitchford. Carrie: The Musical is only now Cohen and his Carrie: The Musical writing show the last time the company revived its ers and come of age in a way in terms of my making its Windy City debut in a production by collaborators “were by and large horrified by campy Carrie spoof called Scarrie. writing,” said Cohen, who is best known today Bailiwick Chicago at the Victory Gardens Rich- what we saw on stage and the show being done Nonetheless, Cerda still plans to see Carrie: for his TV and film adaptations of Stephen King ard C. Christiansen Theater. had precious little to do with what was in our The Musical if he can (he’s busy appearing in horror novels like IT, The Tommyknockers, and Carrie: The Musical has the notorious reputa- minds and the way we wanted to do it,” said a revival of Hell in a Handbag’s musical Caged especially Carrie. “But I was also a bullied kid. tion of being one of the biggest flops in Broad- Cohen about Hands’ Broadway production. Dames). I was skinny with Coke-bottle glasses and a way history. A transfer from the Royal Shake- Despite multiple offers to restage Carrie: The “Who hasn’t felt like Carrie White? When I wise mouth and I had the crap beaten out of speare Company in the U.K., Carrie: The Musical Musical in the ensuing years for fundraising grew up in the 1970s, those mean girls in Car- me periodically.” shuttered after just two weeks of previews and benefit concerts and even campy drag versions, rie were the kinds of people I dealt with in So in 1973—when Cohen was working as a five official Broadway performances. Cohen and his collaborators flatly refused for high school,” Cerda said. “My telekinetic pow- reader for a New York film and TV producer—he But Carrie: The Musical refused to perish in the longest time because “we weren’t interest- ers was my gayness.” was extremely lucky to come across a manu- the hearts of many diehard Broadway fans— ed in seeing the same show that had closed on “The notion of being different is what Steve script of what would become Stephen King’s even though it didn’t have an official cast re- Broadway ever again.” really drew on in the most profound way,” said 1974 novel Carrie. The novel resonated deeply cording. A large part of that has to do with But that changed when the three authors fi- Cohen, who showed how casual he was with with Cohen and he immediately pressured his Ken Mandelbaum’s juicy 1992 book Not Since nally got a chance to revise Carrie: The Musical author Steven King since he repeated referred boss to obtain the movie rights. Cohen cor- Carrie: Forty Years of Broadway Musical Flops. to their liking for a 2012 off-Broadway revival to him as “Steve” throughout the interview. “I rectly predicted that millions of readers and Mandelbaum dedicates two entire chapters of for MCC Theater led by director Stafford Arima, think Steve literally spoke to all of us who felt movie audiences who survived high school his book to Carrie: The Musical, opening it with who incidentally saw Carrie on Broadway dur- like Carrie at that extremis in the hell of high would identify with King’s horror story about his detailed memories of attending the show’s ing its original brief run. It’s the 2012 off- school.” the bullied teenager Carrie White who enacts first Broadway preview (which simultaneously Broadway version of Carrie: The Musical that is Bailiwick Chicago’s Carrie: The Musical a horrific revenge on her classmates when she elicited a chorus of boos and hearty cheers from now available for licensing. continues through Saturday, July 12, at Vic- mysteriously acquires telekinetic powers. the audience at the curtain call). Mandelbaum Cohen has been particularly pleased to see tory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, “I’ve always called it ‘Cinderella with a Ven- then closes out his book by puzzling over what how resonant Carrie: The Musical is with young 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Performances are at geance,’” Cohen said. “With Carrie, I think went right and wrong with Carrie: The Musical. audiences at the dozens of high schools and 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 6 Steve as a populist writer puts his finger on a He lavished praise on its spellbinding stars of colleges that have already staged the show, es- p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $40 and $30 for quality of the outsider.” Linzi Hatley as Carrie and Betty Buckley as her pecially with recent high profile efforts in the groups of 10 or more; call 773-871-3000, Cohen would go on to pen adapted screen- religiously fanatic mother, Margaret, while also media to combat bullying. And for his home- or visit www.victorygardens.org or www.bai- plays of both film versions of Carrie, first questioning the unintentionally campy staging town’s first production of Carrie: The Musical, liwickchicago.com. 20 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES

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The hypothetical film marked by such diverse influences as Bach and Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. providing our story’s premise mandates re-en- Beethoven, McCoy Tyner and Randy Weston, Tickets: 773-275-5255; actments of precision-choreographed physical- Antonio Carlos Jobim and Thelonious Monk, www.neofuturists.org; $20 ity taken to evermore operatic extravagance, Stevie Wonder and Sting. In the course of his Runs through: June 28 beginning with simple punches and kicks, and search for his own voice, our voyager illustrates escalating to helicopter throws, dives through the path of his journey with excerpts—live and BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE “broken” windows, a ninja-style flashlight stalk recorded—from the milestones encountered and a slo-mo battle with a creature so big it thereon. When he was 13, Trevor Dawkins wrote a takes eight actors to play it. Adding to the vi- Don’t confuse the results with a simple mul- screenplay he titled “Tears of Shanghai.” Now, sual dazzle is the propensity of the play’s ac- tiple-disciplinary revue, though. Saltzman is at the ripe old age of 27, he is joined by the tion to scramble up the aisles or pop out of capable of reproducing, say, Duke Ellington’s Neo-Futurist ensemble in presenting the first, corners behind the audience (some of which “Caravan” or James P. Johnson’s “Carolina and possibly last, production of his early foray are occasionally drafted into service during the Shout” with note-for-note accuracy, but his into manly-man fiction. Ooooh, but once an course of the show). gestalt leans more to improvisation—for exam- author invites others to share in his make-be- So much adrenaline can exhaust the most ple, riffing on Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” which he lieve game, he renders his scenario vulnerable thrilling spectacle, though. As of opening Peter Saltzman in Piano Diaries. Photo by gradually embellishes with a few contrapunto to negotiation with its participants, many of night, Dawkins’ text could stand to lose about Dean La Prairie ostinatos, a thrumming modal bass line and an whom are not afraid to voice opinions regard- 15 of its 100 minutes (not the expository se- THEATER REVIEW abundance of lush arpeggios. Don’t come ex- ing his fantasy—or, even more disturbing, the quences protested by his fellow cast members, pecting a comedy turn after the fashion of Vic- events inspiring its composition. but pared from the romantic passages—a little Piano Diaries tor Borge or Dudley Moore, either. Along with This detached approach—not so much smolder goes a long way). The configuration Playwright: Peter Saltzman tickling the ivories, Saltzman also delivers Carl “watch our play” than “watch how we make of the Neo-Futurarium auditorium also makes At: Athenaeum Theatre, Sagan-style lectures analyzing the principles our play”—is the trademark of the Neo-Futurist for impaired intelligibility at times, but there’s 2936 N. Southport Ave. upon which he mapped his progress. (There’s aesthetic, so if you find yourself confused by no denying the visceral exhilaration of almost Tickets:773-935-6875; no quiz, don’t worry.) the progress of our movie’s Yankee mercenary non-stop acrobatics executed at barely arm’s www.athenaeumtheatre.org; $27 Playgoers who don’t know a tacet from a hero and femme fatale heroine in their struggle distance, nor the lingering contemplations— Runs through: July 6 semiquaver, or who associate “jazz” with Frank against Nazis, gangsters and faceless assassins the mandatory silence imposed on Asian char- Sinatra, needn’t sweat, in other words. The dy- (even with a scenic design that includes a acters, for example, or the folly of “soliloquiz- BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE namic of live performance is that of a conversa- chalkboard ledger to help us keep track of the ing to a paying audience”—sparked by the tion—in this case, a solo performer wishing to body count), it’s not important. The familiar candor of performers commenting on their own We are born first hearing, then seeing—and share his discoveries with us. Saltzman’s slate tropes—Paris bistros, waterfront opium dens, task. only years later do we learn to speak, making for the evening is still under revision (director the obligatory dimly lit abandoned industrial the task of using words to describe music one Edwin Wald apprised us pre-curtain of changes of the most difficult translations imaginable. in the printed playlist), but by the time our THEATER REVIEW Striking down barriers is Peter Saltzman’s mis- guide returns full circle to his early experi- sion, however, his re-integrative iconoclasm ments in melody-making with his rendition of Days Like Today reflected in the combination of visual, verbal “Song to My Younger Self,” the intrepid curios- Book: Laura Eason; Score: Alan Schmuckler and aural devices he employs in recounting his ity of this solitary knight, armed only with his At: Writers Theatre, quest for the holy grail uniting classical, jazz piano, is sufficient to sustain our attention for 325 Tudor Ct., Glencoe and pop music. the 75 minutes of its press preview and maybe, Tickets: 847-242-6000; Projected images of talking heads—Monty whether we fully understand its every compo- www.writerstheatre.org; $35-$75 Pythonesque collage puppets or sometimes nent, win our support for his cause. Runs through: July 13

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Celebrating Marriage Equality For All Writers Theatre is bidding adieu to its an- tiquated Glencoe home with the world- premiere musical Days Like Today. Once the show closes, the building will be demolished to make way for a new state-of-the-art theater complex in 2016 designed by Chicago- tucker, inc. based Studio Gang Architects. Chicago So North Shore theatergoers who love the trademark intimacy of Writers Theatre should Est. 1935 catch Days Like Today if they want to bid a fond farewell to its soon-to-be former home. Just be aware that the musical itself, though HERS filled with plenty of promise, ultimately comes off as a dud. Days Like Today is set in Martha’s Vineyard Days Like Today. Photo from Writers and focuses on four seasons in the life of Theatre book editor and translator Tessa (Emily Ber- man) after she is jilted on her wedding day a friends-with-benefits arrangement with Jewelry for every occasion by fiancé Arnaud (Jarrod Zimmerman). As Francois (Jeff Parker), a smarmy hotshot Tessa copes, she also has to deal with her choreographer who previously made a pass Diamonds * Jewelry * Executive Gifts HIS parents and their respective lovers who drop at Tessa in the past. in at the family beach house at inopportune With so many principal characters in this moments. chamber musical, the characterizations don’t This could be a fun recipe for some farci- get to fully develop. And that’s despite the cal business or heated conflicts, but instead polished and very professional technical per- composer/lyricist Alan Schmuckler and a formances from the full cast under director book by Laura Eason have fashioned a show Michael Halberstam. And while Days Like To- that is far too even-keel emotionally and day is to be commended for its inclusiveness scattershot dramatically to spur the charac- in terms of gay characters and their relation- ters to sing out their feelings in song. And ships (particularly in Edmund’s love song to though a new romantic interest appears early Frank when he reflects on how it’s great to on for Tessa in the form of the love-struck be openly gay in America today), that loving pizza delivery guy James (Will Mobley), you acceptance in this show doesn’t translate to sometimes wish that Schmuckler and Eason big dramatic fireworks or compelling con- had instead focused the show more around flicts in the show. the characters and relationships of Tessa’s Still, it’s nice that Writers Theatre took a far-more-interesting parents. Donald Strzepek, proprietor chance on a new musical that aims to reflect Jonathan Weir plays Tessa’s father, Frank, Proud to be part of the community the lives of people living in our own chang- a gay classics professor who is still on very ing times. Too bad that it’s the supporting friendly terms with Tessa’s mother, Maria characters who generate more interest and (Susie McMonagle). Frank is in a relation- 5 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 507, Chicago curiosity than the moping leading lady at ship with much-younger former student Ed- the center of the show. 312-263-3315, fax 312-263-3317, www.tuckercompany.net mund (Stephen Schellhardt), while Maria has WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 25 SPOTLIGHT

Ponder the future class divisions in America in Sideshow Theatre Company’s world premiere of Kathleen Akerley’s drama Tyrant, which imagines a world where homelessness is wiped out by a restrictive program that perpetu- ates people in a form of everlasting servitude. Tyrant continues through Sunday, June 29, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, with 3 p.m. matinees on Sundays. Tickets are $20-$25. Call 773-975-8150 or visit theaterwit.org or sideshowtheatre.org. Photo by Jonathan L. Green

who was 5 years old during the London blitz. 70-minute show soon gains critical mass and His family had two houses blown to bits over appeal. Like Our Town, its emotional pull is in their heads, and he thought it was the most understanding how very precious the most or- exciting thing in the world. dinary details of life can be, and the value of Lifeboat. Photo from Filament Theatre As drawn by author Nicola McCartney, Beth friendship. and Bess are unexceptional middle-class girls, I enjoyed the work of Bunder and Dale very THEATER REVIEW a ship and the survivors wait for/hope for res- but appealing nonetheless: observant, bright, much. As directed by Julie Ritchey they avoid cue. spontaneous and caring with dreams of being becoming too precious and never flag in their Lifeboat In this case, it’s 1940 and adolescent girls performers and both crazy for that recent hit focus and energy as they scamper about scenic Playwright: Nicola McCartney Beth Cummings (Mara Dale) and Bess Walder film, The Wizard of Oz. They first meet on the designer Andrew Marchetti’s seemingly random At: Filament Ensemble, (Molly Bunder) cling to an overturned lifeboat train taking them to their ship in Liverpool, but (but not) jumble of furniture, old radios, suit- 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. in the North Atlantic as a night, a day and an- they quickly become fast friends. Breaking the cases and planking. At various moments, up- Tickets: 1-773-270-1660; other night pass. Despite the dire situation, fourth wall to narrate directly to the audience, side-down chairs or a small table become the www.filamenttheatre.org; $20 this is a surprisingly sweet two-character play they relate details and events of their lives— lifeboat to which the girls so desperately cling. Runs through: June 8 only because the focus is not on their terrible cir- before and after the shipwreck—and introduce It’s all relatively simple and quite effective. cumstances but on who they are, what their us to family members, each performer playing This was my first visit to Filament’s still-new BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL lives have been and their sense of discovery. all the characters in the other’s life from Bess’s home in Portage Park. It’s a vast unfinished Like many English children during World War kid brother to Beth’s mother to the Indian ship space with high ceilings and no fixed stage. It Lifeboat isn’t a stage adaptation of the Alfred II, they are being sent to Canada for safety and steward who address them as “Little Madame” should allow the troupe to exercise numerous Hitchcock film of the same name, although the even the most harrowing events can be adven- and saves their lives. A touch slow at first as flights of theatrical fancy as it grows into the situations are parallel: a Nazi U-boat torpedoes tures. I had a theater teacher and dear friend they deal with all the expository material, this ample square footage.

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COMING SOON! AUGUST 1 | 7 & 9:30PM AUGUST 8, 15, 17, 21 & 22 26 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES Burning Blue; KNIGHT Exposed; notes AT Burning Blue and Exposed could not be more different for a myriad of reasons (to begin THE with, the first is a well-made narrative drama MOVIES while the second is a shockumentary) but fans of LGBT cinema should make plans to see both of these excellent films when they open this Friday in the Chicagoland area. Together, this disparate duo offers proof that queer cinema is vibrantly alive and covers a lot of creative turf. Exposed. Photo by Ande Whyland By At the outset of Burning Blue, the friend- Richard ship between elite Navy pilots Daniel (Trent Knight Jr. Ford) and William (Morgan Spector) is such a under William’s watch. A government agent is close one that Daniel takes the blame for an brought aboard the aircraft carrier of the two Film notes: aircraft crash that happened due to William’s pilots to investigate. Not surprisingly, he finds TCM is celebrating gay pride this year by hon- poor eyesight. But the friendship is strained one and all stonewalling him. oring Rock Hudson as its star of the month when a pilot is killed in a subsequent mission But when a sailor innocently reports he has for June. Nearly 30 years after his death from seen Daniel cavorting with another fighter pi- AIDS in 1985, Hudson remains a seminal cul- lot—the headstrong, muscle-bound Matthew tural figure. (Rob Mayes), in a gay club—the investigator Throughout his career as a top Hollywood WindyCity_Cock_Print_FinalExtension_NoBleed.pdf 1 5/12/2014 4:08:13 AM CULTURE CLUB senses blood in the water. He then immediately headliner, Hudson carefully hid his homo- puts Daniel’s life under the microscope and the sexuality, going so far as briefly marrying his lives of everyone involved are abruptly caught secretary at one point to throw off gossip col- up in a modern-day witch hunt. The meaning of umnists. As his movie career faded, Hudson friendship and honor are pushed to the break- starred in a hit television show (McMillan & ing point as Daniel slowly comes to realize that Wife) and several TV miniseries; however, by he truly does love Matthew—and vice versa. the time Hudson had a co-starring arc on Dy- C DMW Greer adapts his 1995 play (co-writ- nasty in 1984, it was evident from his emaci- ten with Helen Kvale) making an impressive ated appearance that something was terribly M directorial debut with what is essentially, wrong with him. Before his death the following Y underneath the flashy setting, a tender gay year, Hudson released a statement to the press

CM love story. The movie is slickly photographed announcing that he was suffering from AIDS. and dressed (Greer and his team have made a This lit a media firestorm that, as TCM host MY studio sized picture on an indie budget) and Robert Osborne notes in a very insightful profile

CY the actors—many with extensive theatrical of the late actor, has ever since overshadowed backgrounds—bring authority to their roles. Hudson’s movie career. Hudson rose to promi- CMY (The cast includes the Emmy-winning Tammy nence—no surprise—based on his dreamboat K Blanchard as William’s wife.) It doesn’t hurt looks and beefcake physicality. But director that Ford and Mayes are also quite the dreamy Douglas Sirk saw something in the young ac- pair and describing Burning Blue as a gay vari- tor and expertly brought it out in 1954’s Mag- ation on Top Gun with heart and soul (and one nificent Obsession. Hudson proceeded to give with more than a dash of Brokeback Mountain an Oscar nominated performance in 1956’s Gi- thrown in for good measure) just about sums ant, spoofed his image in 1959’s Pillow Talk up its appeal perfectly. The film opens Friday, and a series of follow-up comedies in the early June 6, exclusively in the Chicago area at the ‘60s and took creative risks with his image in THE WORLD PREMIERE OF AMC Streets of Woodfield Theatre and will also 1966’s Seconds. TCM is showing all those films be available on iTunes. www.burningbluefilm. and more throughout June and this overview DAYS com of Hudson’s career reminds us that although Elizabeth Taylor (Hudson’s devoted friend LIKE TODAY At the other end—way other end—of the spec- whose AIDS charity work began with his death) trum is Exposed, a documentary from artist and was the last studio manufactured female star, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY ALAN SCHMUCKLER BOOK BY LAURA EASON filmmaker Beth B that explores the boundaries Hudson was the last male—a not-insignificant INSPIRED BY THE PLAYS OF CHARLES L. MEE of modern-age burlesque. The filmmaker pro- legacy that should be celebrated. http://www. MUSICAL DIRECTION BY DOUG PECK files a host of performers who run the gamut tcm.com/ CHOREOGRAPHED BY TOMMY RAPLEY DIRECTED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR sexually and who challenge their underground There are several recent notable LGBT themed MICHAEL HALBERSTAM audiences to expand their preconceived no- DVD/VOD releases of note. They include: tions of traditional gender lines by fusing —A restored version of Wakefield Poole’s gay together good old-fashioned strip tease with art porn, 1971’s Boys in the Sand. The DVD PICTURED: SUSIE MCMONAGLE, JARROD ZIMMERMAN, EMILY BERMAN, BERMAN, EMILY ZIMMERMAN, JARROD PICTURED: SUSIE MCMONAGLE, TRUGLIA. PHOTO BY SAVERIO WEIR AND JEFF PARKER. JONATHAN modern day performance art. Gypsy Rose Lee includes the remastered film and features four NOW PLAYING would hardly recognize the goings on Dirty short early films from Poole. Performed at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe Martini, Rose Wood, World Famous Bob, Matt —Big Joy: The Adventures of James Brough- Minutes from Chicago on the Edens or Metra Fraser, Bambi the Mermaid, Bunny Love and ton focuses on another iconic queer filmmaker, others engage onstage but she might find its noted for his experimental works, his poetry TICKETS: WRITERSTHEATRE.ORG I 847-242-6000 shock value just as fun and entertaining as a and espousing of sexual freedom in all its large portion of the audience will. forms. The movie includes perceptive and wickedly —Valentine Road is the shattering, heart- funny interviews with its subjects and plenty breaking documentary about the murder of a of highlights from their outrageous, envelope- budding transgendered teen by a classmate. pushing, sexually provocative performances. —Birthday Cake, which played at last year’s Who knew there were so many artistic uses Reeling Film Festival, is a mockumentary about for female and male genitalia or that so many a gay couple celebrating the first birthday of things could be stuffed into (and rather cre- their adopted child. Chad Darnell, who wrote atively removed) from the various orifices dis- and directs, also stars in this hilarious and at played in this movie? times thought-provoking movie. Hunky Rib Taboo titillation factor aside—and if ever a Hillis, Helen Shaver (Desert Hearts) and Lee film flirted with taboos, it’s this one—Exposed, Meriwether (a former Cat Woman) co-star. while admittedly not for the easily offended, —Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mab- gets into some fascinating areas that once en- ley, another film presented at Reeling last countered can’t be so easily dismissed (with fall, is the comedic actress’s loving portrait gender boundaries the largest). By the time of the African American stand-up comic. The Fraser—a British performer with malformed documentary includes a section on Mabley’s arms due to a birth defect—comments, “I lesbian identity and a bit about her series of become more normal by highlighting my dif- girlfriends. ference,” you might not only understand that —Stranger By the Lake, the erotic mystery insight but agree with it. Exposed plays Friday, thriller (one of last year’s most compelling June 6; Saturday, June 7; and Monday, June 9, films and certainly one of the sexiest queer- at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St. themed movies ever) is now available VOD http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/exposed through Vimeo. WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 27

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My we were and what had happened that day. niece, who was a helicopter pilot because of WCT: Did the Navy cooperate at all with Burning Blue, which features a cast of very “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” voluntarily went to her the shoot? talented (and really handsome) theatre and squadron commander and said, “I can’t live un- DG: Not at all. I knew they wouldn’t. My last television actors (Trent Ford and Rob Mayes der this; it’s damaging to who I am as a person tour of duty had been with the Public Affairs among them)—first debuted last fall during and my honor and my integrity and I won’t do Office and I knew it would be highly unlikely— the Reeling Film Festival and is now back in it.” So she had a bit of a moment like that and they rarely allow any kind of movie shoots. We the Chicagoland area—opening this Friday, I knew others that did the same thing. did this all on our own. June 6 exclusively at the AMC Streets of Wood- WCT: Did this life-changing moment for DMW Greer. WCT: It’s nice to see a gay-themed film get field Theatre. your niece happen before your play pre- picked up by a major studio like Lions Gate. The movie is a very affecting love story of miered in 1995 or after? Was she inspired DG: There was all sorts of talk as we were get- DG: It’s been wonderful—we’ve still got that two Navy pilots who find themselves inexplica- by your work to do that? ting into production—so much work had gone hill to jug up so thank you for helping to get bly in the midst of a forbidden relationship be- DMW: That’s a really good question—I never into the repeal of this with SLDN (Servicemem- the word out to your readers. fore the dreaded “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy thought about that and it was after the play bers Legal Defense Network) really doing the WCT: I’m assuming you still have gay was rescinded. David Greer (who goes by the was produced. She left the Navy, I think, in major heavy lifting. They really made the re- friends in the military, so would you say initials “DMW”) adapted his 1992 play (along 2005 but I don’t know about that. peal their mission and just kept up the pressure things have changed for them? with Helene Kvale), for the screen, and also WCT: Did you ever have conversations with and after 17 years of work on this were finally DG: Totally. Just amazing things have hap- both produced and directed it. her about your experience? able to get to Obama and it was on the last day pened. Because of DOMA being struck down Windy City Times: Let’s start with the in- DMW: We’ve had many conversations about of our primary shoot in December of 2010 that and the passage of gay marriage in so many spiration for the play and now the film which so many things around this whole issue—many Obama signed the repeal. states it was really necessary for the military I believe came from your own life. You were conversations. WCT: Wow—what a day that must have to get in line with what the local and state a Navy brat yourself and in the Navy in the WCT: Did your being gay have anything to been! laws are requiring. So, yes, there’s been huge 1980s—a very tough time to be closeted in do with your leaving the Navy? DG: We were shooting interiors on the air- progress but there definitely still needs to be the armed forces. How much of the play is DG: I wasn’t forced to leave. I was pretty craft carrier that we had built on a soundstage more. As was the case with the integration of based on your own experience? much under the radar but personally it definite- in Long Island and later that night we ended the services by Truman back in the ‘50s, they DMW Greer: It’s a work of fiction but a lot ly pushed me out. Not to say that I wouldn’t up shooting the scene where the four end up in change laws but they don’t necessarily change is drawn from my own experience. A couple of have left anyway before I completed a 20- or the hotel room together. hearts and minds and sadly, I understand that the characters are blends of people that I am 30-year career—because there were so many WCT: Oh, yes—sexy times. there are still men and women in the service still very close with; others are more singularly other things I was interested in—but I just DG: [Laughs] Exactly. That was the last day who are not yet comfortable coming out. true to the people that inspired them. Most of didn’t want to live under the threat of this of our shoot. WCT: Well, that’s why something like Burn- what happens in the film happened to me— completely intractable threat. It was some- WCT: That had to have been the greatest ing Blue really helps break down resistance not necessarily in that order. I was fortunate thing that was always there and in that way, wrap party of all time—talk about seren- in the mainstream. that I was spared some of the humiliations that yes, it certainly had an influence. dipitous! DG: Absolutely. Thank you, Richard. We are are detailed in the film—though they were all WCT: Were you in the process of making DG: Absolutely. We’d gotten word that morn- so grateful for Chicago’s support of the film. based on things that happened to people. I the film when the policy was overturned? ing and I called the crew together and made See www.burningbluefilm.com. WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 29 TELEVISION Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum check out the new ‘Talent’ by Jerry Nunn will be like, “Wow, that’s cool. That’s new.” So I think also that we kind of show people things NBC’s America’s Got Talent is now in its ninth that they hadn’t seen before, same way how I season. The variety show that boasts big talent was new to that. I loved it. I embrace that. can include singers, dancers, comedians, ma- WCT: Did you have any favorite acts this gicians or other talented individuals compet- season? ing for a million dollars that an audience vote NC: Just as a host, I come from a place where decides. I try to embrace everything, but I’m not really The four judges from last season have all a fan of the side show act because I’ve got a returned: Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Melanie weak stomach. Anytime people are like inflict- Brown and Howard Stern. A new twist was ing pain on themselves or that crazy stuff, like added this time as a golden buzzer gives one putting staplers in their face, you’ve seen my chance for a judge to save an act during the reaction if you watch this show. I can’t look at From left: America’s Got Talent Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. Photo from NBC audition round. it. I just close my eyes and look the other way. Host Nick Cannon joined Klum for a call Then the ones that are my favorite, obvious- about this latest search for big talent. ly, are always the young people. I just have a people doing all these things and then I was one girl, for example—beautiful girl, she was Windy City Times: Hey, guys. It was great soft spot in my heart for the kids that come on conflicted at one time because we actually had really fit and she wanted to show us how you seeing the auditions in Chicago last season. the show and I think this season, season nine, a young person swallowing swords, so I loved pose to do a selfie. Like that didn’t take me It seemed to take a long time to film. Is it we probably have more young people that have her and hated her at the same time. long to hit my buzzer. hard being away from your families for that come out that are just extraordinarily talented. HK: What I don’t love is when people just NC: Because Heidi already knows how to take long? It’s really probably one of the standout things want to come and they don’t really have an act, Heidi Klum: When we start the live shows, from the season where you see all these young but they just want to be on TV. Like we had this Turn to page 36 it’s easier for me because I’m moving my entire family to New York instead of me flying back and forth every week. I just set up our base there so my family is there and they don’t have to move. It works out perfectly for my schedule in terms of my kids going to school. They love being in New York because we only really shoot only two days a week, we shoot the live shows Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I have all the other days off where I can run around with my family and enjoy New York City. Nick Cannon: I would say the same thing CHICAGO SKY in the sense that the days are long, but the amount of time kind of works very well with the family. The average person has to work a nine to five every single day. They don’t get those breaks and those times to actually spend with their families. So I always tell people, as crazy as it seems, I probably get to spend more time with my family than the average person because that’s just the way the days are scheduled. JUNE 6 HK: It would be hard for us probably if we would do a movie and you’re on a movie set for FRIDAY @ 7:30PM three months or you’re shipped off to Australia and you shoot a film for three months. I think that would be probably really tough, but you know, with this kind of schedule, it works out pretty well I think for all of us. WCT: The show has shown a range of different ethnicities, age groups and LGBT folks in the past. How is the diversity this time out? NC: It’s definitely the same. It’s one of those things where this is the show, come one, come all. Race, color, creed, age—we’ll let anybody VS. on that stage to do whatever they feel to do, as long as you have, I was about to say “as long as you have talent,” but that doesn’t matter, either. It’s just like you don’t even have to have talent to be on that show. It’s really just being able to come out there and express yourself. If you’re somebody that wants to express yourself, we’ll put a number on you and push you right out there on that stage! HK: I mean, a new category I was introduced to this year [was something] I didn’t know even existed: same-gender? Same-gender pro- TICKETS START fessional dance? NC: Ballroom dancing, yes. HK: We have two male dancers because normally in ballroom dancing you have a male and AS LOW AS $15 a female. I have never seen that before and I didn’t know that that existed and so I was loving that. I think that it’s great for America to see that, too, that there are actually professionals, same-gender performers, that do this amazing dance. CALL 866.SKY.WNBA We fell in love with these two guys. It was incredible how well they danced together and how talented they are. So that was something OR VISIT CHICAGOSKY.NET new for me that I hadn’t seen before and I’m sure that a lot of people in this country, too, 30 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES and like I said, getting that unit on defense. Just working together, learning each other’s Griner enmeshed in tendencies, weaknesses, how to help. Just basically learning everybody, that’s the key thing. And just playing hard, honestly, we can’t wait second NBA season until we get down to play hard—and just keeping that intensity the whole way.” things that I kind of struggled with a little bit. By Ross Forman The Mercury (19-15 last season) are now Just knowing my player, knowing their tenden- coached by Sandy Brondello, who replaced Co- cies; because they know you, they know you The spotlight is somewhat off Brittney Griner rey Gaines. inside out. They know what your favorite move in this, her second season in the WNBA—or Brondello is a WNBA veteran coach who also is, they know how to counter any move that maybe it just shifted a bit. played five seasons with the Seattle Storm you do. So really just taking that and staying When you stand 6’ 8”, were the number-one (2003), Miami Sol (2001-02) and the Detroit focused.” draft pick in the league and dunked twice in a Shock (1998-99), averaging 11.4 points and Griner ranked third in the league last season game last season, well, the glare of the lights 2.3 assists in 155 career games. Brondello in blocks per game. is never too far away. played in the inaugural WNBA All-Star Game in “The first half [of the 2013 season], we Griner, 23, who starred at Baylor University 1999, and ranks fourth in league history with didn’t really see it coming, honestly,” Griner before turning pro, is the standout center for her 41 percent career three-point percentage. said. “We didn’t start off too strong. We know the Phoenix Mercury, a team that advanced to Brondello played for the Australia national what we did wrong last year. We definitely need the conference finals in 2013. She is coming team for 18 years and is a four-time Olympian. to play as a unit and it starts on the defen- off an All-Star season in which she averaged “She brought a lot of energy the first day,” sive end—stopping the ball. You can score, but 12.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Griner said of Brondello. “She told us just if the other team is scoring too, then it just “From the first year I learned to just bring come, effort is key; [be] ready to learn, retain comes to who outscores the other person. Just it every game,” Griner said at the team’s me- and just get better every day. Everything has being that unit on defense and everybody get- dia day, held in May. “Honestly, that’s basically been great. I love working with her.” ting down and guarding and helping, I think it—just play every game like it’s your last one. Griner said the 2014 Mercury approach “is that’s how we’re going to avoid those losses You know it is high intensity games that we kind of like going back to college a little bit. that we had earlier in the season. play. Doing the work beforehand, [such as] Just being that anchor and pressuring the “We have everybody here [now] so we’re scouting reports, really knowing the player. whole game. Just getting back into that mind- Honestly, that was kind of one of the biggest working on getting that chemistry together, Brittney Griner. Photo from the Phoenix Mercury

set of playing defense, you’re going to play D. You know, I love that. I love defense, honestly, better than offense. My biggest thing is block- ing shots, [and] that’s on the defensive end. So getting my mind and body down and hands up. That’s one of the biggest things because when I’m a big presence down there in the paint it changes everything. Guards don’t want to drive in there, because I’m going to send it.” Griner said the beginning of training camp this year was “easy sailing” compared to 2013. “Last year it was run here, go there, we need you here after the game, we need you here before the game. It was a lot, getting pulled in every direction. This year it is a little more settled. I’m able to lock in and focus mainly on basketball and I think that’s really going to help me out a lot this year.” Griner, shortly before the 2013 season, came out as a lesbian and also revealed that she was bullied as a child. This spring, Griner revealed a lot more personally with her coming-of-age autobiography, titled, In My Skin: My Life On And Off The Basketball Court. She co-wrote the book with Sue Hovey. “I’m definitely more comfortable this year. So my confidence is up, I’m not walking on egg shells. You know, not knowing what’s going to happen and what to expect,” Griner said. “I know [now] what’s going to happen, I know what to expect, I know what playoffs are like. So just me being comfortable, I think is going to help me out, because when you have confidence on the court that means everything. You don’t want to be nervous and worrying about the next thing when you’re on the court – you just want to be free and just play.” Griner and the Mercury opened their season May 17 against Seattle. Phoenix plays in Chi- cago against the Sky on Wed., July 2, while the Sky travel to Arizona July 11. “I expect [a] championship,” this season, Griner said. “We went to the Western Confer- ence Finals last year and that was good, but that was not what we set out for. We set out to get to the Championship and win it, and that’s my goal again this year. For us to do that … I normally don’t have personal goals, honestly, normally my goal is to win a championship, but, I’m trying to average a double-double. Coach kind of challenged me to that, so if I set that as one of my goals that will definitely help out my team. If it’s a double-double with points and boards or with boards and blocks, whatever it is that will definitely help my team so that’s kind of one of my personal goals this year. “We’re going to be exciting this season.” WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 31 32 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES WNBA Pride: A league-wide initiative By Ross Forman With COVERGIRL presenting, the 12-team WNBA now offers a new national platform cel- The WNBA has long been a popular sporting ebrating inclusion and equality, while com- option for the LGBT community, particularly bating anti-LGBT bias, Richie announced May lesbians. The league has long rolled out the 21. The WNBA is the first pro sports league rainbow flag for LGBT fans, especially with nu- to establish an integrated marketing, media, merous out players, including the number-one grassroots and social responsibility program for pick in the 2013 WNBA draft, Brittney Griner of the LGBT community, including a new special the Phoenix Mercury. website, WNBA.com/pride, where league and In preparation for the 2014 season, which team Pride content, events and schedules will started in early May, the WNBA did off-season be posted throughout the season. Information research to track the interaction of LGBT fans will also be shared on the league’s social media within the league, with teams, with players, channels, along with the hashtag #wnbapride. and more. The league analyzed data to see how Plus, WNBA teams will host Pride-themed LGBT fans attended games, how often they games throughout June where players will wear watch games on TV, and more. commemorative Pride shooting shirts. WNBA WNBA president Laurel J. Richie told the Pride t-shirts designed by adidas will be avail- Windy City Times in an exclusive interview that able for purchase at WNBASTORE.com and at the league learned that 21 percent of lesbians the NBA Store in New York City. Proceeds will surveyed have attended a WNBA game and 25 benefit GLSEN, a long-time WNBA partner. percent have watched WNBA games on TV. WNBA’s Pride Initiative will be spotlighted on So, the just-announced WNBA Pride Ini- ESPN2 in a nationally televised game Sunday, tiative, which launched in late May, truly June 22, when the Chicago Sky play host to the shouldn’t have been much of a surprise. Tulsa Shock. “The LGBT community is a significant seg- “We applaud our WNBA partners for creating Brittney Griner (left) and Laurel Richie. Image from NBA Photos/Getty Images ment of our season and ticket-holder base. We and launching such an important initiative. are an attractive league for them to follow, The Walt Disney Company and ESPN have a long wide initiative, it just shows that it is broader, versity, and this is just another step in that attend games, and watch on TV,” Richie said. history of encouraging a welcoming environ- deeper, and wider than we can take it [as just direction.” “For us, WNBA Pride is all about diversity and ment for diverse communities, including the one team]. Hosting the inaugural under-the-spotlight inclusion. From day one, the WNBA has wel- LGBT community, and we are proud to show- “I think it’s a great thing to have the LGBT Pride game against Tulsa, Chatman simply said, comed fans of every age, ethnicity, religious case the WNBA Pride platform to our national community within our fan base.” “First is nice.” background, sexual orientation. … It’s just audience,” John Skipper, ESPN president and Chatman said she was not surprised with the The WNBA will continue to work with a num- part of who we are. co-chairman of Disney Media Networks, said in announcement. “I think it was a nice step for ber of leading LGBT community-based organi- “The outreach to the LGBT community has a statement. our league; it kind of mirrors what’s going on zations, including GLSEN, GLAAD, and Athlete been part of our marketing for years, ever since Sky general manager and head coach Pokey in society,” she said. “Anything that’s about Ally to raise awareness of inclusion through I’ve been here.” Chatman said, “We’re honored to be a part of inclusion and equality, I’m all about that. If grassroots events, public service campaigns Richie was named WNBA president April 21, it. The LGBT community has been a huge part you look back over the years, the NBA and the and other local activities, the league an- 2011. of our growth over the years so, as a league- WNBA always have scored high marks with di- nounced.

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BENEFITING PHOTO BY JOHN GRESS PHOTO WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 33 “GLSEN and our chapters are proud to continue our partnership with the WNBA during New Pride race signs; coupons and special gifts from local LGBT Pride Month,” GLSEN executive director area businesses; and two drink tickets for use Eliza Byard said in a statement. “The WNBA is a June 26 along during the post-race party. sports leader in creating diverse and inclusive The PRIDE 5K race will benefit the new environments for all players and fans, and the lakefront Center on Halsted Senior Center, set to open league’s commitment to supporting the LGBT Registration is now open at ILoveRuns. this fall. Packet pick-up will take place on community is sending a powerful message of com for a new lakefront PRIDE 5K run/walk Friday, June 20 (6-10 p.m.), and Saturday, respect to youth across the country.” that will take place Thursday, June 26. Star June 21 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), at Center on Hal- “Some of my favorite memories are courtside Events is sponsoring the event. sted, 3656 N. Halsted St., in the gymnasium with my wife and kids cheering on our favorite In an effort to plus-up the fun and to fur- on the second floor. WNBA teams. For years, the WNBA has been a ther unite the community, everyone is en- For more information and to register, visit leading force in building support for equality couraged to register with a partner. Those ILoveRuns.com. on the court and in the stands,” GLAAD presi- who “couple up” will each receive a special dent/CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. $5 registration discount. “The WNBA Pride platform will raise the bar in The new race, produced by Star Events, AIDS book at helping to end anti-LGBT bias in sports, while kicks off at 7:30 p.m. near the lakefront at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. Printers Row event also celebrating the tremendous value LGBT The second book in Victoria Noe’s award- Awards will be given for the top individual athletes and fans bring to the game.” winning series on grieving the death of a finishers and the top pairs. A post-race party Richie said the WNBA spent time in May pro- friend, Friend Grief and AIDS: Thirty Years near Diversey Harbor, featuring DJ Adam moting the league on the grassroots level dur- of Burying Our Friends, will be featured Sat- ing women’s events in Providencetown. LeBlanc of the popular local band Sixteen urday, June 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Printers Richie said it is a team’s decision, not the Candles, will immediately follow the race and Row Lit Fest (Chicago Writers Association) in league’s, about what will be done in conjunc- last until 10 p.m. Chicago. tion with local gay pride parades. The $50 individual registration fee in- Noe’s work as a fundraiser in Chicago’s Chatman said in late May that it was still cludes a limited edition T-shirt designed by AIDS community in the ‘80s and early ‘90s too early to know exactly what the Sky will be Chicago’s Borris Powell of Borris Powell De- inspired the book. doing in conjunction with the Chicago Pride Laurel Richie. Parade, but the team somehow will be represented at the parade, perhaps through players, coaches and/or front-office staff, she said. Last season, Sky player Sharnee Zoll-Norman participated in the parade, along with her wife. to guarantee your place! Zoll is now playing professionally in Poland, not in the WNBA, Chatman said. REGISTER BY 31 May Chatman has not attended a Pride Parade in the past, usually because of her WNBA commitments. “My first year in Chicago, I ended up getting caught in all of the traffic [delayed] by the Parade. It took me an hour and 45 minutes SERIOUS ACTION to get home,” she said, laughing. Richie said it is every other league’s decision, not hers or the WNBA’s, to decide whether or not a pride initiative works for them. But, for the WNBA, “this is a terrific way for us to ON THE FIELD reach a segment of our audience, so for us it makes sense,” she said. Richie, whose first job out of college in the early 1980s was in Chicago, will be back in the Windy City for the game against Tulsa, she con- firmed. “We’re very excited about WNBA Pride,” Rich- ie said. “We have been marketing to the LGBT community for a while, and this year’s Initia- tive is about taking all of the things that we were already doing, adding in some new ele- ments, and unifying it all under the banner of the Pride Initiative.” When asked how much marketing does the Sky do into the LGBT community, Chatman said she was not the best Sky representative to address the topic. But, going after the LGBT fans, “that’s just something we do, have done. The LGBT community has long been good to the WNBA.” And so far, LGBT fans, and all fans in general, have had plenty to cheer about at Sky games. The team is off to its best start ever, 5-1. “I guess they won’t let me screw ‘em up,” Chatman said, laughing. “Seriously though, I (AND OFF.) give credit to the players; they are the ones who have had to buy into our program, our system, etc. It’s only [six] games, but it gives me positive thoughts about how we’ll progress in the future.” The WNBA Pride Initiative also will include the fifth annual LogoTV/AfterEllen Score Your Seats Sweepstakes, where fans will have the Go All Out. opportunity to win a trip to a WNBA Finals game. “Every day in the news we see that inclusion 9-16 AUGUST 2014 is the new standard for our society, and every day we see more and more people reject preju- dice and anything that would divide us,” Griner REGISTER NOW AT www.2014GayGames.com said in a statement. “I’m proud to be a part of the WNBA and NBA family that has chosen to embrace the LGBT community, not just for the out athletes like me, but also the allies and fans who love them.” 34 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES theDISH WEEKLY DINING GUIDE IN influenced American fare. The night my friend and I dined there was the first for a new item: Atwood Cafe; Bistronomic’s head rabbit sausage—which was the night’s only chef Jerome Bacle misstep. While we gamely tried it, we both Bistronomic (left), hostess agreed that there was a watery consistency Laurence Noguier, and BY ANDREW DAVIS that was a bit off-putting. executive chef Martial However, everything else was a hit—and Noguier. Press photo Atwood Cafe (1 W. Washington St.; http:// that included the expertly cooked scallops www.atwoodrestaurant.com) has been around (with parsnips, pine nuts, grape leaves, rice for 14 years—although it has the look of an and Greek yogurt). the brook trout was also establishment that has been around longer. quite good, as well as the pork shank worked. That actually is not a slam. Atwood has a As for dessert, the salted caramel cheesecake stately elegance that harkens back to a much (with a pretzel crust and Guinness syrup) was earlier era (which a very snazzily dressed host- absolutely delightful. (However, the prospect ess no doubt helped). of trying the dark chocolate steamed cake war- The contemporary French restaurant Bistro- where, Bacle’s baby kale salad incorporated a However, Atwood (nestled in the Hotel rants a return visit.) nomic (840 N. Wabash Ave.; http://bistronom- delicious, fresh twist that involved everything Burnham) isn’t stuffy. Although it radiates el- By the way, the craft cocktails are must-try ic.net/hostalt/) is also undergoing changes. from toasted almonds to dill dressing. egance, one needn’t wear a tux (or hoop skirt) items. I thoroughly enjoyed the Atwood Clas- Now, I know that Gallic fare may be an acquired The seared diver scallops were good—howev- to dine there—although I wouldn’t necessarily sic, although there are traditional drinks such taste for some, but there truly is something er, this dish was unusual in that a side (pickled wear cutoffs, either. as sidecars and even mai tais as well. Server/ here for everyone. strawberries) actually overshadowed the main Executive Chef Derek Simcik definitely has mixologist Jillian definitely knows her stuff. One of the biggest changes is that there item instead of complementing it. Then there talent, deftly exhibiting his flair for globally is a relatively new head chef: Jerome Bacle. are the veal sweetbreads, which are actually (Martial Noguier is still the executive chef/ the thymus gland of the animal—they have a owner.) Although Bacle has his own impressive distinctive taste that I favored, but those may background—most recently serving as execu- be items others have to work their way toward. tive chef at Courtright’s in Willow Springs, Illi- Also, absolutely save room for dessert. nois—he has taken no chances, getting exten- Among the highlights are baked Alaska and the sive customer feedback regarding his dishes. chocolate hazelnut bars, which are like giant Well, I have my own feedback to give—and Kit-Kats—never a bad thing. it’s decidedly upbeat. Note: Bistronomic is open EVERY day of the Things started off swimmingly with the year, including holidays. Stop by and say hello chicken liver mousse, an undeniably creamy to an incredibly friendly staff, including host- and tasty concoction that’s served with cor- ess Laurence Noguier (Martial’s wife). nichons, Mizuna apple salad and Dijon mustard. Both restaurants sponsored these dinners. Images from Atwood Cafe. 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3LGBTBOOKS MaRRiaGE EquaLiTy OUTCHICAGO for Pride Month KniGHT aT THE MOViES BOOK SiGninG: THu., JunE 19, 7 PM THEFIGHT WOMEn anD CHiLDREn FiRST BOOKSTORE FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY 5233 n. CLaRK ST. IN THE LAND OF LINCOLN by Kate Sosin with Tracy Baim The Fight for Marriage Equality in the Land of Lincoln by Kate Sosin and Tracy Baim

Windy City Times reporter Kate Sosin and publisher Tracy Baim take an in- depth look at the push for marriage rights in Illinois. The complicated route to equality required money, political clout and a lot of activism to push it over the A WINDY CITY TIMES PUBLICATION finish line. Sosin, now a reporter in Boston, will not be at the signing.

VERNITA GRAY Vernita Gray: From Woodstock to the WhiteFrom Woodstock to the White House Vernita Gray lived through some of the country’s most riveting civil-rights dramas, as an African-American girl from the South by Tracy Baim and Owen Keehnen Side of Chicago. She came out as a lesbian soon after attending the 1969 Woodstock concert, where she heard about the uprising at the Stonewall gay bar in New York City. Her fight for lesbian equality, and the rights of the entire LGBTQ community, would be her passion for the remaining decades Vernita Gray lived through some of the country’s mostof her life.riveting civil-rights dra- She was also a poet and a writer, a key mas, as an African American girl from the South Sideplayer of in Chicago’s Chicago. gay liberation movement, She came and a lesbian separatist during the 1970s. In the 1980s, she opened her own From Woodstock to the White House

with Scott Duff out as a lesbian soon after attending the 1969 Woodstockrestaurant, and in the concert, early 1990s, she began where she From Woodstock to the White House an 18–year career with the Cook County Vernita Gray with Michal Brody, by Tracy Baim and state’s attorney’s office. Along the way, she circa 1979 in front of Frank’s bar. Owen Keehnen heard about the uprising at the Stonewall gay bar in alsoNew managed to haveYork a lot of fun. City. Her Courtesyfight of Brody Her visits to the White House brought tears to her eyes. She never thought she would see an African-American president, especially from her hometown of Chicago. A few months after attending the Obama selection at the for lesbian equality, and the rights of the entire LGBTQDemocratic community, National Convention in Denver, she wouldattended his inauguration be and related parties in D.C. She first went to the White House for a June her passion for the remaining decades of her life. She2009 Pridewas reception. also a poet and a Vernita’s struggle with cancer would soon take a turn for the worse, and in her final years, her passion was used to fight for at-risk LGBTQ youth as well Chicago’s LGBT Radio writer, a key player in Chicago’s gay liberation movement,as marriage equality and in Illinois. a lesbian sepa- In this new book by Tracy Baim and Owen Keehnen, friends, partners and family share their memories of Vernita. Primarily written before Vernita’s death ratist during the 1970s. She lost her long battle with incancer March 2014, the book just also includes months extensive interviews with Vernita,after and Featuring poetry by her own poetry. Vernita Gray, C.C. Carter, Vernita loved long and deeply, she worked Shantell Steve and becoming one-half ofagainst the racism, sexismfirst and homophobia, same-sex and couple Yvonne Zipter she did it all with a smile, dancing her way to WCPT 820AM | Sundays 11a-1p to legally marry in Illinois.victory on her last Hearlap. a bit about her VERNITA GRAY: From Woodstock to the White House ISBN-13: 978-1-4993-8888-6 life from the authors ISBN-10:of 1-4993-8888-8this new$25.00 book. U.S. Streaming live at chicagosprogressivetalk.comExcerpts from The Best of Knight at the Movies 2004–2014: The Best of Knight at the Movies 2004–2014 “If Fred Phelps were alive, August Osage County Albert Nobbs New Hollywood motto: The close mouthed Albert is a psychological he’d picket this book!” Never act with kids, dogs or Streep – cousin to Heath Ledger’s Ennis in Brokeback when she’s in Mommie Dearest mode, that is. Mountain and Glenn Close’s work is no less Bruce Vilanch Sex in the City sensational. The reunion is fun but the movie eventually Gravity totters on its expensive Manolo Blahnik’s. It’s that rare movie that can truly be called Fleet of foot it’s not. a cinematic experience – a breathtaking one. Le Miserables The Golden Compass Ironically, the grandly scaled Les Miz may be the The bears are named Iorek Byrnison and Ragnar first epic-sized musical that leaves one feeling Sturlusson, Lyra’s familiar Pantalaimon, the THE BEST OF claustrophobic. The Best of Knight at the Movies witch queen Serafina Pekkala, and your friendly The Help movie reviewer Confusion Reigns. It held me in its firm but phony grasp but then Bruno I am powerless to resist southern fried hokum. An enormous schwanstucker of a comedy. Sign by Richard Knight, Jr. The Kids Are All Right me up girlfriend. Two snaps. Way up! One of those small cinematic miracles that Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith audiences hope and pray for. That it makes a With nothing better to do I started thinking Chicago’s Progressive Talk Proud all weekpowerful argument in favor of LGBT families long about the longest gay relationship in cinematic without breaking a sweat in the process is a history: the one between C-3PO and R2-D2. wonderful bonus.

Those are just a few highlights from the more than 150 film reviews and essays contained in The Best of Windy City Times is marking the 10th anniversary of Richard Knight, Jr. as Knight at the Movies 2004-2014, Richard Knight, Jr.’s latest collection of film criticism. For ten years Knight has been the film critic for Windy City Times, Chicago’s premiere LGBT newspaper. Heeding the clarion call issued by the late film critic and historian Robin Wood in his renowned essay “Responsibilities of a Gay Film Critic,” Knight reviews movies from a queer perspective. And though Knight writes inherently from the viewpoint of a gay film critic, his passionate, knowledgeable dissection of movies from every genre will film critic for the paper with the publication of The Best of Knight at the be welcoming to film enthusiasts of every stripe. 2004–2014 Film Criticism from Movies, a collection of Knight’s movie reviews from 2004-2014. Written

Richard Knight, Jr. has been the film critic for Windy City Times since May Richard Knight, Jr. of 2004. He is a frequent contributor to the movie section of the Chicago a Queer Perspective Tribune and has written for the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Reader from Knight’s queer perspective, the book includes more than 150 film and New City. He is the author of three previous collections of film reviews. In 2009 he formed the Queer Film Society, a small non-profit comprised of openly queer film critics, academics and film historians. The mission of the QFS is to support queer cinema whenever possible. In 2012 he co-wrote, reviews and essays. Gay icon Bruce Vilanch has said about the collection, co-directed and co-produced Scrooge & Marley, a modern day, gay variation on “A Christmas Carol.” In 2013 he was the Programming Director for Reeling: The Chicago LGBT International Film Festival. Knight is a member of the Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association and the Chicago “If Fred Phelps were alive he’d picket this book!” The book will be released Film Critics Association. www.knightatthemovies.com

Cover realization by Tod Tatsui Richard Knight, Jr. in mid-June, just over a decade after Knight joined the paper, and Knight KATM logo by Steven Gruhn Richard Knight, Jr. photo by Hal Baim will be at the store to read from and sign copies of his book. 36 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES

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TALENT from page 29 want them to have a sense of accomplishment, just not interested in that. They’re interested something that has nothing to do with enter- in other things. Midsommarfest perfect selfies. She didn’t need that. tainment is probably what I would encourage WCT: Does the show work well because it is HK: That’s not a talent and that’s not a mil- them to do. so family-oriented? in Andersonville lion-dollar act. There [are] people that are re- HK: I think it’s hard for children to get re- HK: I think because it’s a variety, I think ally serious that have been training for years jected and I don’t know if I want to put my kids especially but I do watch the show with my June 6-8 and especially the kids when we have contor- through that. The good thing with my children children. There is not a lot on television that The 49th annual Midsommarfest street tionists or dance groups or singers that are is that they don’t have the ambition to do that can keep their attention for a very long time. festival will take place June 6-8 on Clark clearly beyond talented, and then there comes right now. My kids are kids. They want to be If it’s just about music or it’s just about dance, Street between Balmoral and Catalpa av- a grown-up girl and she’s serious about teach- kids. They go to school and they have their they’re like, “Okay, can we watch something enues, in Andersonville. ing us how to do a selfie? I’m, like, “Really?” hobbies, but they are not kids that are train- else now?” They get bored. There will be entertainment as well as Those kind of things I get annoyed by. I think ing to do anything like that right now. So I’m This show keeps all of our attentions, ev- various vendors selling everything from it’s maybe fun if someone comes to a party not pushing them. I’m happy about that. They ery few minutes someone else comes out with food to art to jewelry. and does that, but this is not for America’s Got have their playdates and they have their soc- something so unexpected. You always have a The hours will be 5-10 p.m. on June 6, Talent. Those kind of things annoy me when cer, gymnastics classes, things like that that surprise and they just want to sit there, just to and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on June 7-8. someone does things like that. they love and that they’re passionate about. know who comes out next. I think that’s what Among the many acts slated to perform NC: I loved the selfie girl. It’s a different kind of breed of kids, I think, keeps everyone watching America’s Got Talent are Funkadesi, Sami Grisafe, Windy City HK: You did? that are just made for the stage. When you have because there are all these new people with Cowboys, Sidewalk Chalk, the Chicago NC: Yes, she came out there and stripped strong singers, they’re just born with that gift. amazing ideas that pop up every year over and Spirit Brigade, Joel Hall Dancers Youth down to a bikini in front of thousands of peo- They just have it or they’ve been dancing or over again. The audience just loves that and Company, The Revelettes, Ripley Caine & ple. I’m supportive of her, but that’s my job: doing gymnastics, or sometimes we have these my kids love that. The Full Moon, and Mister E Machine. I’m supposed to be supportive. amazing kid dance groups, and then you have NC: Yes, I agree with Heidi. It’s the same idea There is a $10 suggested donation for WCT: Since you have a soft spot for kids these seven or eight year olds flying through or it’s the true essence of what entertainment entry into the festival (kids under 12 and on the show, would either of you let your the air doing all this amazing stuff. They have is all about. It’s people getting an opportunity seniors over 65 are free) on June 7-8. The children audition? been doing this since they were probably four to see people from all walks of life reach and suggested donation for June 6 is $5. NC: Absolutely not. Nope, I wouldn’t. years old and so you have to start this kind of strive for their dreams, and I think that’s why See http://www.andersonville.org/ HK: I would have to say no as well. stuff early and really want it. I think these kind America connects with us so much. events/midsommarfest/. NC: The reason is because my kids are kind of kids that we see on the stage, they have America’s Got Talent broadcasts on Tues- of born into the entertainment industry, so I that passion from an early age. And my kids are days for the world to see on NBC. WINDY CITY TIMES June 4, 2014 37 BILLY MASTERS

“I would be thrilled if it’s embraced by drag queens. I think we all share a love of this kind of costume.”—Angelina Jolie shares her opinion on playing Maleficent. Something tells me we’ll be seeing a gaggle of Maleficents on Hal- loween! I never went to a prom. Don’t cry for me, dear A SPECIAL readers. I’ve made up for it by meeting presi- SIDETRACK dents, royalty and even Oprah. But, no prom for Billy. One of my closest friends promised SUNDAY FUNDAY. she’d go with me, and then at the last min- OPEN 1PM ute changed her mind—not that I’m holding a grudge. Whether you go to them or not, proms ROOF DECK OPEN 1PM are part of our lives. (WEATHER PERMITTING) I remember years ago covering a story about a gay boy who was named prom queen by his class as a joke. We’ve come a long way, be- SHOW TUNES: 4-9PM cause last week, a 17-year-old Connecticut boy was named prom queen ... and he cam- BACKBEAT 60s/70s: 9PM-2AM paigned for the title! Nasir Fleming of Danbury was nominated for both prom king and queen. He decided the only title he wanted was prom queen. Fleming has a long history of being bul- Sunday, June 8 lied for being openly gay since sixth grade. He says he’s not sure if his nominations in either The Tony Awards category were meant as a compliment or a joke. Regardless, he decided being prom queen was “fabulous.” And so it goes (as the late Linda (7pm. In BackBar. 2014 host: Hugh Jackman) Ellerbee used to say). This week brought quite a bit of good news Billy has something nice to say about Justin 3349 N Halsted to HBO. The first night The Normal Heart aired, Bieber. Photo by Tim Whitby/amfAR14 SidetrackChicago.com 1.4 million viewers watched it, making it the fifth most watched HBO premiere since 2010. That said, it was still significantly lower than the 2.4 million people who watched Behind this isn’t like Once Upon a Time being filmed And on #MusicalMonday, June 9th the Candelabra, the gay-themed movie HBO de- up in Vancouver by a U.S. crew—this is a true We’ve got advance screening tickets to give away to the buted the same weekend last year. Let’s put it collaboration between the United States and in perspective—Lifetime’s Petals on the Wind Canada to make a sitcom. new movie: debuted last week and was seen by 3.4 million, The show, Working the Engels, is about a Jersey Boys as opposed to Flowers in the Attic, which was family in crisis who must work together. But seen by 6.1 million people. what it is really about is giving my friend An- By the way, The Normal Heart will be released drea Martin, perhaps the most talented woman on DVD and Blu-Ray Aug. 26. As luck would on the planet, a job where she can shine for have it, that’s the day after the Primetime Em- years to come. Actually, the real lead of the mys, where the film is predicted to garner many show is Kacey Rohl, who plays the most normal sibling—which is ironic since most of last wins for HBO. Hot ’n horny hookups. LAPTOP Here’s something I don’t get to do very of- season she was a murder victim on Hannibal, OR ten—write a nice story about Justin Bieber. and this season she came back missing an ear! Actually, I almost never write about Bieber be- Look: I said she was normal; I didn’t say she had all her body parts! Although it has already MOBILE cause, eh, why bother? But this is different. Last week, Justin was at the annual American aired in Canada, NBC is launching the show Foundation for AIDS Research “Cinema Against this summer. It will air Thursday nights at 9:30 AIDS” gala in Cannes when he found himself p.m. and will debut July 10. I’m begging you— WE’RE eyeing a stunning aquamarine-and-diamond WATCH! Bulgari necklace which was being modeled Our “Ask Billy” question this week comes by the former first lady of France, Carla Bruni- from Victor in Pennsylvania: “Did I actually see VERSATILE Sarkozy. It was valued at more than $200,000. a hot naked guy walk by in the beginning of The Within moments, Bieber found himself in a Normal Heart? Did guys walk around naked on bidding war for the bauble with Leonardo Di- Fire Island? I don’t remember that in Longtime Caprio. They went back and forth until Leo’s Companion. Could you track down who owns last bid of $476,000. Just as DiCaprio thought that gorgeous body and enormous penis?” he’d won, Bieber bid $545K and snagged the Well, Longtime Companion was made in gem. Justin later said he wanted to buy the 1989—something that really has been over- necklace for his mom, and also felt inspired to looked when discussing how long it took for donate to such a good cause. Way to go, Biebs. The Normal Heart to make it to the big screen. You may not believe it, but I can keep a se- As a theatrical release back then, you prob- cret. Have I told you who “You’re So Vain” is ably weren’t gonna see a penis. But, I’m loath Join about? How about who really killed Kennedy? to call it “gratuitous nudity,” knowing what a for FREE Or for whom the bell tolls? Nope. I had been stickler for authenticity and detail Ryan Mur- Get 5 Days sworn to secrecy about the role my dear friend phy is. To find the perfect specimen, I’m cer- Unlimited John Wesley Shipp will play in the upcoming tain that he bent over backwards—or, at the access Flash reboot ... until now. He’ll be playing The very least, forward. I don’t know who the nude Flash’s father. Executive producer Greg Berlanti guy is, but I’m happy to post every inch of him said, “Given his history with The Flash, [we] on BillyMasters.com. could only think of one person we wanted to When I’m still waiting to be invited to a play Barry’s father and that was John Wesley prom, it’s definitely time to end yet another Shipp. ... Also, personally, it was just wonder- column. Leave it to my readers to find the sil- ful to work with him again since my days at ver lining in a film about the AIDS epidemic. Dawson’s Creek. He’s a great actor and a great Still, that’s what you’ll find on www.BillyMas- guy.” He is, indeed. ters.com—the site that’s versatile. If you’ve For the first time in history, NBC has given got a question you’d like me to tackle, send it a 12-episode order to a sitcom it is producing along to [email protected] and I prom- with Half-Core Entertainment and Shaw Media. ise to get back to you before I book a trip to That may not sound historic to you, but Half- Fire Island! So, until next time, remember, one Core and Shaw are Canadian broadcasters. So man’s filth is another man’s bible. 38 June 4, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES Other changes for 2014 include a doubles Spin Nightclub’s closing consolation draw for the first time ever, ex- panded draw sizes and host hotels for visiting players. The Draw Party will be held at Replay impacts Chicago Force on Thursday, June 12. Play begins Friday, June 13, and runs through Sunday, June 15, with By Ross Forman semifinals and finals taking place on Sunday. This is the 26th year of the tournament, and David Gassman, who was the owner of the the dates were moved so as not to overlap with now-closed Spin Nightclub in Chicago’s Lakev- the Gay Games taking in place in Cleveland iew neighborhood, has been a sponsor of the that same weekend. The tournament is sanc- Chicago Force women’s tackle football team tioned by the GLTA (Gay and Lesbian Tennis since the team’s inception in 2002—and he is Alliance), which holds tournaments yearly at a regular at all Force home games, watching more than 50 U.S. and international cities. and walking up and down the sidelines. Registration continues through the end of Gassman is the only sponsor the Force has May for the tournament. For more information, had for the duration of its 12-year existence. visit sctclassic.com. “His sponsorship is across the board, [including] game day, website, golf outing, banquet, all printed materials, and everything else you Nat’l sports hall of can imagine,” said Force owner Linda Bache. fame names newest “He attends almost all our home games and Wade Davis. Photo from PrideChicago he sometimes travels with the team to away inductees games. Dave is the primary reason that the The National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Force has survived through some difficult Fame board has announced its choices for the Fitness Formula Club, Crew Bar and Grill, Super- economic circumstances. But his support ex- second induction class. gurl Images, MTM Chicago and Horizons Cafe. tends far beyond the financial as he has been Inductees include Billy Bean, retired MLB Tickets for the induction ceremony are avail- a mentor, business adviser, sounding board and player; Wade Davis, executive director of You able at www.gayandlesbiansports.com. trusted friend of mine for many years now.” Can Play and retired NFL player; Tom Daley, Bache said Gassman “continues to be our Olympic medal-winning diver; Gareth Thomas, ‘OUT at Wrigley number-one supporter [and] I don’t see that Spin Nightclub. Photo by Erica Demarest retired rugby player; Esera Tuaolo, retired NFL changing regardless of his myriad business in- player; Brittney Griner, decorated collegiate 2014’ to take place terests. “ result of Dave’s generosity and overall support athlete and active WNBA player; Diana Nyad, After every home game, the team announc- of the community. I see that he is sponsor- endurance swimmer; Fallon Fox, mixed martial July 12 es an offensive and defensive Game Day MVP ing CMSA teams under DLG Management, so artist; Chris Mosier, founder of Transathlete. “OUT at Wrigley 2014” will take place Sat- Award, sponsored by Spin, with the club’s I would anticipate that he will continue to com; Nike, corporation; Stand Up Foundation, urday, July 12, at 3:05 p.m. at Wrigley Field, name in the official honor and appearing on function within the community and champion anti-bullying non-profit; Mark Bingham, rugby 1060 W. Addison St. the awards presented to the honorees—a long- causes as he always has.” player (deceased); Jerry Smith, NFL player (de- Bud Light, MTM Chicago and sUpErGuRL Im- standing team tradition. Bache said she and ceased); Mayor George Moscone, straight ally AgEs, in conjunction with ChicagoPride.com, Gassman have not yet discussed whether or not and former mayor of San Francisco (deceased). are sponsoring the 14th annual event. The Chi- to change the name of the awards, currently Second City Tennis The induction of the second class of honorees cago Cubs will host the Atlanta Braves. called the Spin Game Day MVP. “I suppose that will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Center on Halsted Tickets are $57 (terrace reserved passes) or Classic in June $130 Budweiser patio deck tickets. Those who we may change it to better represent his cur- The Second City Tennis Classic, which nor- on July 11, in conjunction with “Out at Wrig- purchase the latter will receive such perks as a rent businesses,” she said. mally takes place in August, is June 13-15. ley” on July 12. complimentary gift bag; and all the food and “Over the years, the Force has had numerous This year’s classic is also changing locations, Sponsors include Anheuser-Busch, South- drinks they can consume. events at SPIN Nightclub and we have many moving to the indoor and outdoor facilities of ern Comfort, ChicagoPride.com, L Stop, Grab See www.OutAtWrigley.com. fond memories of the venue. All of this was a Northwestern University in Evanston. Magazine, Center on Halsted, Windy City Times,

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