OUT January 28, 2011 | Volume IX Issue 18 Matt Thorn, Equality Maryland’s new Marriage Equality Bills Introduced Director of Development By Steve Charing groups to formally announce the in- This years of frustration, marriage Raising Bucks ANNAPOLIS – Holding the very same pen troduction of the Religious Freedom equality advocates see 2011 as a that was used to end the ban on interracial and Civil Marriage Protection Act. could breakthrough. If enacted, Maryland for Equality marriage in the state of Maryland, Delegate The bill has already been intro- be the would become the sixth state plus Kieffer Mitchell (D-44) stood with a num- duced last week in the Maryland Washington, DC, to legalize mar- By Steve Charing ber of legislators, religious and civil rights Senate (SB116). The measure, in- year riage between same-sex couples. Achieving marriage equality and gen- t r o d u c e d New York and Rhode Island could der identity/expression protections are by Senate Majority also join the ranks in 2011. distinct possibilities during the 2011 Leader Rob Garagio- The bill has been bottled up in commit- Maryland General Assembly now un- la (D-15), has at least tee the past four years. With new favorable derway. Maryland is the latest such 18 senators signed committee assignments, especially in the battleground in marriage equality, on as co-sponsors. Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee gaining increased national attention in Twenty-four would (JPR), it appears likely that the bill will be the gay and mainstream media. be needed for pas- sent to the floor for debate and vote. Equality Maryland, the state’s prin- sage. The House The JPR will hold hearings perhaps as cipal LGBT civil rights organization, is bill was introduced early as February 1, and the measure should going all-out to achieve these victo- on January 25 by advance to the Senate floor shortly after- ries. It will need to raise a significant House majority wards. Senate President Thomas V. Mike amount of cash to wage the battles Leader Kumar Barve Miller has opposed marriage for same-sex ahead, and it will have to compete with Del. Keiffer Mitchell and other lawmakers announce introduction (District 17). couples but he has approved the JPR’s com- other nonprofits and charities during a of marriage equality bills photo: courtesy of Equality Maryland Following four – continued on page 8 slowly recovering economy. These are daunting challenges, but newly selected Equality Maryland Direc- tor of Development Matt Thorn is up to Winter Dance Party the task. Having joined the organization a few weeks ago, Thorn must almost b y Gregg Shapiro “Stars 4-Ever,” “Time Ma- immediately crank up the fundraising Let’s be honest, the song “Dancing On My chine” and “Get Myself machine to enable Equality Maryland to Own” from Swedish dance goddess Robyn’s Together.” It also includes acquire the resources needed during the Body Talk Pt. 1 is probably a once-in-a-life- the non-acoustic versions General Assembly and well beyond. time slice of pure dance perfection. That’s of “Hang With Me” and Thorn, 24, replaced Kevin Walling not to imply that she won’t get your body “Indestructible.” who left Equality Maryland last Septem- talking about Body Talk Pt. 2 (Konichiwa/ It’s worth noting that ber. Because of the importance placed Cherry Tree/Interscope). A more original “Dance Yrself Clean,” the on this legislative session, Equality and instantly gratifying performer than Lady opening track on This Is Maryland carved out two positions from Gaga, Robyn deserves to get her due with Happening (DFA/Virgin), the post Walling held for nearly two this second installment. Kleerup collabora- LCD Soundsystem’s follow- years. The Director of Development tion “In My Eyes” is a visionary track, funky up to the acclaimed Sound (Matt Thorn) is responsible for fund- fresh dance-pop at its most persuasive. of Silver, takes its sweet raising, and another new staff member, “Hang With Me” comes closest to capturing time in giving you a reason Linsey Pecikonis, will handle the com- the mastery of “Dancing On My Own” and is to do what the title suggests. munications function. “There is plenty a showstopper in its own right. “Love Kills” Gradually gaining momen- of work for each,” Executive Director is reminiscent of Robyn’s work with Röyk- tum over the course of its Morgan Meneses-Sheets pointed out. sopp and a Snoop Dogg guest spot on “U almost nine minutes, it takes Matt Thorn is no stranger to Should Know Better” isn’t as questionable more than three minutes be- fundraising. as it could have been. fore it serves up motion-wor- He grew up in Newburgh, NY, and If you can’t get enough Robyn (and who thy beats. “One Touch” is all then attended Catholic University. “I got can?), the 15-track Body Talk (Konichiwa/ it takes to get a move on and involved in fundraising when I began Cherry Tree/Interscope), minus the “parts,” “I Can Change” changes the working for a political technology firm,” pulls together 10 songs from the EPs and pace, but is no less appeal- – continued on page 3 augments them with “Call Your Girlfriend, – continued on page 17 R obyn performs at Rams Head Live in Baltimore on Feb. 1 Putting Principles Over Politics We all know that the dogma of ity Leader Allan H. Kittleman riage Protection Act that was recently intro- the Republican Party is to op- (Carroll, Howard) announced duced which has been given a good chance Co-Publishers OUT Jim Becker • Jim Williams pose LGBT rights at every turn. Spoken one week before the General for passage this year. [email protected] LGBT folks are despised so Assembly was convened that But Kittleman is grappling over whether Executive Editor much by the GOP that the party he would introduce a bill that or not he will be introducing his bill. “I have Jim Becker [email protected] is willing to forego its own long- would grant all couples – gay has not decided to file my civil union bill due held beliefs on states’ rights in and straight – to the communica- Managing Editor Steve Charing favor of supporting a Federal civil unions. His tions I have had [email protected] Constitutional Amendment that objective was with you and oth- Production Director would prohibit marriages be- to ensure that ers,” he told me. “I Bill Andriette [email protected] tween members of the same all gay and les- really just want to sex. bian citizens have equality for Sales Director Mary Taylor All you have to do is check have the same everyone and am [email protected] on the voting of LGBT-specific rights afforded trying to work the Leather Columnist bills and see which party lines Steve Charing opposite sex best way to do it.” Rodney Burger up in lockstep opposing equality couples. Allan Kittle- Nightlife Columnist for LGBT Americans. In a recent Since the man’s stand is Sam Kunz example, we saw it in the voting for repeal of stated goal from this Re- courageous as Contributing Writers “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” except for the coura- publican – a leader no less well as commend- Josh Aterovis • Shawn Bradley • Jeffrey Clagett • Chuck Duncan • Deborah Draisin • Eva Hersh MD • Marty Hoegg • Isis • Dana geous votes of 6 moderate Republicans – an – was to establish equality able. He bucked LaRocca Jessica Lemmo • Jay Loane • Vann Mills • Bill Palmer • endangered species. for gay and lesbian couples, his own party cau- David Placher • Sandy Rawls • Ben Ryland • Gregg Shapiro • Larry Walker • Evan Wilson Yes, moderate Republicans are indeed it received widespread at- cus on this issue Graphics dwindling in numbers. The trend over the tention, and any discomfort and resigned from Carol Baker past few decades is that they are frequently among his shrinking cau- a post where he Cartoonist vanquished in primaries by more socially cus in the Maryland Senate would have had Bruce Garrett (www.brucegarrett.com) conservative candidates on the right. Or was not made public, but more influence Sen. Allan H. Kittleman Photographers they choose to not seek re-election and you can be sure it was pres- than any of the Bruce Garrett • Skip Koritzer • Justin Nixon step down after completing their term. Some ent. Exactly two weeks later, other GOP sena- Web Editor Aleksandra Saine have lost to Democrats in blue states even Kittleman stepped down from his post as tors. This frees him to be who he is, who he [email protected] thought their Minority Leader, which he is meant to be. Web Services ideology may has held for two years, be- As a son of a civil rights champion, the Just Girl! be similar. As a son of a civil cause he recognized his late Senator Robert Kittleman, it is not sur- 800-774-0953, www.just-girl.com And now views on LGBT equality do prising that Allan Kittleman would possess Distribution / Circulation rights champion, the Jay Loane with the ex- not comport with those of progressive leanings on social issues and [email protected] plosion of late Senator Robert his caucus. be true to his principles. And he has walked Michael Serio right wing Kittleman, it is not “It is more important for the walk. Kittleman has attended several National Advertising Rep tea partiers me to stay true to my prin- PFLAG meetings and events. He present- Rivendell Media 908-232-2021 on the scene surprising that Allan ciples than it is for me to be ed the winner of the 2010 PFLAG-Howard (the phenom- the Minority Leader,” Kittle- County Scholarship. He is a very special Founders Kittleman would Jim Becker • Joe Berg • Mike Chase • enon will not man said in a statement. person. Lee Mooney (1959-2007) • Jim Williams be enduring) possess progressive He said he made his deci- Politics is interesting and at times ironic. c h a l l e n g i n g sion after meeting with the You have the then Senate Republican Lead- Baltimore OUTloud leanings on social P.O. Box 3640, Baltimore, Maryland 21214 moderate or other 11 GOP senators in the er espousing equality for gays and lesbians. 410-244-6780 “not conserva- issues and be true to 47-member Senate. Yet the Democratic President of the Senate, www.baltimoreoutloud.com tive enough” “It was apparent that the Thomas V. Mike Miller, opposes any form of his principles. Additional Information Republicans, majority of the caucus mem- same-sex partner recognition including civil Baltimore OUTloud is published every other Friday by Pride the party has bers do not want a fiscal con- unions. Media, Ltd. in Baltimore, Maryland. Readers comments and clearly shifted servative who is also a so- Senator Allan Kittleman has demonstrat- unsolicited materials are welcomed and may be sent to: publisher@ baltimoreoutloud.com. All materials appearing in this newspaper are to the far right end of the spectrum on social cial moderate as the leader of the caucus,” ed that for him principles are more important the property of Pride Media, Ltd. and may not be reproduced without issues, crowding out those moderates even Kittleman said, according to a report in the than politics. And that is a breath of fresh air the written permission of the editor. further. Washington Post. in a political environment that is toxic. The GOP has devised a moniker for To be sure, marriage equality advocates He was right about the fact the rest of his these moderates: RINO – Republicans In winced at the notion of a civil union bill for caucus would be opposed to his moderate Name Only. There is no place in the Repub- several reasons, not the least of which it stance on LGBT equality. They proceeded licans’ so-called “big tent” for RINOs, and so sets up a separate but not equal category to elect arguably the most virulently homo- they will vanish at some point, switch par- that the rest of the country do not share and phobic member of the caucus to replace ties, or struggle to persevere. it would not provide the same protections Kittleman as Minority Leader, Republican © 2010 – All rights reserved t Chair of the Board of Trustees – Jim Becker But in Maryland, one Republican social that married couples have been granted. It Senator Nancy Jacobs (Harford, Cecil). President – Jim Williams moderate has taken a stand and put prin- would also offer an unsatisfactory alterna- Steve Charing’s OUTspoken blog is at Secretary and Treasurer – Mike Chase ciples over politics. Former Senate Minor- tive to the Religious Freedom and Civil Mar- www.SteveCharing.blogspot.com.

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Ri a sing Bucks for includes all levels of support.” L GBT Rights Icons to Receive Equality Acquiring cash locally is a significant – continued from front page component of the strategy. Matt Thorn plans to meet with previous groups and establish- James Baldwin Award Thorn told Baltimore OUTloud. “I was put in ments who have helped raise money for On February 3, a total of 13 individuals will land Black Family Alliance charge of online fundraising, which began my Equality Maryland in the past. Even new receive medals representing the first James • The Honorable Maggie McIntosh, Mem- interest in fundraising.” ones are being sought. For example, Sugar, Baldwin Medal and Civil Rights Awards. The ber of the Maryland House of Delegates He worked on Capitol Hill to gain more a novelty shop in Hampden, will be donating presentations will take place at the Inner • David Rocah – Staff Attorney, Mary- insight into politics. Then he moved back to 10 percent of its receipts to Equality Mary- Harbor’s Pier 5 Hotel. land ACLU Binghamton, NY where he has family. Thorn land on February 4. Thorn also stated that James Baldwin was a • Mark McLaurin – Political began work as the Vice President of Devel- Equality Maryland will continue its annual novelist, writer, playwright, Director, Service Employees In- opment for a local non-profit, working with signature gala and will seek more events to poet and civil rights activ- ternational Union, Local 500 children with developmental disabilities and bolster the organization’s coffers. ist. His love for his people • The Honorable Catherine moved from that job to becoming the executive “I think all donors need attention, personal and his hope in the genu- E. Pugh, Member, Maryland director of an arts organization in Binghamton commitment and to be heard, whether they be ine goodness of human- State Senate where he drafted a $4 million campaign. small or large,” Thorn offered. “Donors and ity brought him home to • Sandy Rawls –Trans- “I like fundraising and development work, funders set the tone and image of the cam- fight for equality and jus- gender activist and founder of particularly in advocacy and non-profit organi- paign. It is their pledge that sustains and en- tice. The event, originally Trans-United zations because it makes a difference. You can sures the achievement of Equality Maryland’s scheduled for January 27, • Y. Maria Welch – Chair, change an issue or make someone’s life better goals. My goal is to meet and make myself was postponed because of A nthony McCarthy Governor’s Commission on His- because of what donors and funders put into available with all our donors as well as any indi- the snowstorm. panic Affairs the organization,” Thorn said. viduals interested in Equality Maryland to hear Radio talk show host • Reverend Mother Meredith He fully understands the need for fund- their thoughts and ideas about the campaign, Anthony McCarthy created Moises – Priest, North Ameri- raising to fight for equality. “We must prepare about Equality Maryland, and the direction the the James Baldwin Medal can Old Catholic Church for all possibilities that may come,” he said. To donors are looking for us to go and to answer & Civil Rights Awards to • Reverend Kevin Andre succeed, Equality Maryland is “drafting an ag- any questions that they may have.” honor men and women in Brooks – Pastor, Gethsemane gressive and comprehensive plan to raise the Thorn emphasizes that he wants to be Maryland who have exem- AME Church amount of money needed to win marriage equal- accessible. There will be local happy hour plified public service and • Dana Owens – Founder ity and gender identity/gender expression anti- events throughout February to introduce the have been active in the and Chairman Emeritus, Balti- discrimination.” He pointed out that both bills are new staff to the community. And, of course, ongoing pursuit of civil and more Black Pride equally important and that funding is needed for Lobby Day on February 14 in Annapolis will human rights for all people. • Gita Deane & Lisa M. “advocacy enforcement,” another vital function. provide additional opportunities. “I created the James Polyak – Plantiffs, MD’s civil With the understanding that the economy “Matt is a strong addition to the grow- Baldwin Civil Rights med- James Baldwin marriage lawsuit is still recovering, the plan constitutes a broad ing team here at Equality Maryland,” said als to celebrate people A portion of the proceeds range of sources of funds. “We have devised Meneses-Sheets. “His background allows who do extraordinary things but don’t al- from the event will benefit The Baltimore a local, state, national strategy to garner the him to be a solid advocate on behalf of our ways make the headlines,” McCarthy told NAACP Education Fund and Centro de la equity needed to win this campaign. Every bit community working hard to bring important Baltimore OUTloud. “People who stand up Communidad (Baltimore’s Hispanic Com- counts, whether it is $5 to $10,000 and it is the resources to Equality Maryland. As the De- for equality and justice who seldom hear munity Center). commitment of funders that is needed.” velopment Director, he will be reaching out the words thank you for the things they do. “My inspiration was one of the great- Thorn explained that President Obama to our strongest allies, assuring that we have This is my way of saying thank you to some est literary minds of the century, James galvanized an entire country of small donors to the ability to give our all in the fight to make incredible individuals for making Maryland Baldwin,” explained McCarthy. “You cannot have one of the most successful campaigns in the marriage and gender identity bills a suc- and the world a better place for all of us.” honor civil rights pioneers in his name and in our nation’s history. “Equality Maryland is tak- cess in the 2011 legislative session.” t Among the corporate and non-profit this state without including members of the ing that cue and expanding on our current vol- Matt Thorn can be reached at 410-685- sponsors offering their support to the event LGBT community. Whether its fighting for ume of supporters to a victory campaign that 6567 or [email protected]. are Respira Medical, The Associated Black the rights of African Americans, Hispanics or Charities (ABC), The Maryland Transit Ad- any other group, our community can always ministration (MTA) and the Baltimore Times. be counted on to be at the table.” In addition to the 13 medal award win- McCarthy is a former spokesperson for ners, other honorees will include Dr. Marvin Congressman Elijah Cummings and Mayor Cheatham with the Baldwin Award for Life- Sheila Dixon and served as the editor-in-chief time Achievement in Civil Rights, attorney J. of the Baltimore AFRO American newspa- Wyndal Gordon was presented the Baldwin per and associate publisher of the Baltimore Beacon of Justice Award and talk show host Times. He is currently a senior media fellow Marc Steiner accepted the Baldwin Van- with The Center for Emerging Media and an guard for Justice Award. aide to Baltimore City Councilman Carl Stokes. The 2011 recipients of the James Bald- The James Baldwin Awards is a produc- win Medal for Civil Rights are: tion of The Anthony McCarthy Show and • George W. Johnston – Partner, Ven- Chandler Consulting Group. able LLP Photographs of this event will appear in the • Lea Gilmore, Program Director – Mary- February 11 issue of Baltimore OUTloud. t

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housing dis- mity or sex stereotyping as sex discrimina- N ew HUD Regs to Protect LGBT Families crimination tion under the Fair Housing Act, and instructs WASHINGTON – On January 20 the U.S. factors other than creditworthiness, includ- on the basis of race and color. HUD under- HUD staff to inform individuals filing com- Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ing sexual orientation and gender identity, in took this important research in 1977, 1989 plaints about state and local agencies that ment proposed new regulations intended to the awarding of mortgage loans insured by and 2000 and is currently undertaking this have LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination laws. ensure that its core housing programs are the Federal Housing Administration. study again. It is believed that LGBT indi- The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimi- open to all eligible persons, regardless of “[This] announcement from HUD will viduals and families may remain silent be- nation in rental, sales and lending on the sexual orientation or gender identity. help protect LGBT people and our families in cause in many local jurisdictions, they may basis of race, color, national origin, religion, “This is a fundamental issue of fairness,” one of the most fundamental aspects of life have little or no legal recourse. While there sex, disability and familial status. Approxi- said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. “We – finding and keeping a home,” said Human are no national assessments of LGBT hous- mately 20 states, and the District of Colum- have a responsibility to make certain that public Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. ing discrimination, there are state and local bia, and more than 150 cities, towns and programs are open to all Americans. With this “The policies proposed will help some of the studies that have shown evidence of this counties across the nation have additional proposed rule, we will make clear that a per- most vulnerable people in our community sort of bias. For example, a 2007 report by protections that specifically prohibit such son’s eligibility for federal housing and the nationwide survey will finally Michigan’s Fair Housing Centers. discrimination against LGBT individuals. programs is, and should be, based shed light on the discrimination LGBT HUD currently requires its recipients of Under guidance announced last year, HUD on their need and not on their sexual people face every day in trying to discretionary funds to comply with local and will, as appropriate, retain its jurisdiction orientation or gender identity.” make homes for themselves and their state non-discrimination laws that cover sex- over complaints filed by LGBT individuals or The new proposed rule makes families.” ual orientation or gender identity. In July, the families but also jointly investigate or refer three important changes to fed- The proposed rule will be open Department issued new guidance that treats matters to those state, district and local gov- eral regulations. First, it includes for public comment for 60 days. Dur- discrimination based on gender nonconfor- ernments with other legal protections. t language that ensures same-sex ing this period, HRC will review the couples and their children are recognized as draft regulation and provide suggestions families covered by HUD programs, includ- on how it may be improved to provide the ing affordable housing assistance. Second, strongest protections for LGBT families. it prohibits owners and operators of HUD-as- Additionally, HUD is conducting the sisted housing, or housing whose financing first-ever national study of discrimination is insured by HUD, from inquiring about the against members of the LGBT community sexual orientation or gender identity of an in the rental and sale of housing. Every ten applicant. Third, it prohibits consideration of years, HUD does a study of the impact of

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Marriage Equality Bills Introduced ples who have committed to spending their – continued from page 1 lives together, who take care of each other through good times and bad, who crave the personal significance and respect of position and stated he would not vote for a marriage, and who need the critical safety filibuster if and when the bill comes to the net of protections and responsibilities that floor. The House is expected to take action come only with marriage.” on the bill soon. Governor Martin O’Malley Looming on the horizon are opposing had pledged to sign the bill if passed by the groups who will seek to place marriage for legislature. same-sex couples on the ballot as a refer- Optimism abounds. “This is the year endum in 2012. Maryland Catholic Confer- Maryland will once and for all pass legisla- ence, the National Organization for Mar- tion to protect all of its individuals in families riage, and a new NOM-affiliated group, – from employment to marriage, it is time to Protect Marriage Maryland will attempt to treat all our citizens fairly,” Morgan Mene- undermine the passage of marriage equal- ses-Sheets, Executive Director of Equality ity in Maryland. Maryland, said in a statement. No statewide vote to enact marriage At a press conference held at the Joint equality has ever succeeded in the U.S. But Hearing Room of the Legislative Service advocates are already planning for such a Building, several elected officials and advo- vote. “We will be ready,” Eldridge told Bal- cates took the podium to express the need timore OUTloud. “The key is to educate the for marriage equality in the Free State. public and do it early on.” Sean Eldridge, Political Director of Free- A new poll released by Gonzalez Re- dom to Marry, one of several national and search and Marketing Strategies showed were unsure. man Rights Campaign, the National Gay and statewide groups joining Equality Maryland that 51 percent of voters favor a law that Equality Maryland will continue to be the Lesbian Task Force, Gill Action, GLAAD, in the battle, addressed the gathering, “At would enable same-sex couples to marry lead organization and along with Freedom Catholics for Equality, Campus Progress as the end of the day, this is about loving cou- while 44 percent oppose. Five percent to Marry, will have the assistance of the Hu- well as other groups. t

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03-A387-Kaletra-CB-9x10.5(2).indd 3 9/29/10 9:03 AM cilman Kenneth Oliver proclaimed on WCBM radio during the last election cycle that African Americans don’t believe in same sex marriage citing religious beliefs. Bishop Harry R. Jack- son Jr. of Beltsville, Maryland, recently tried City Desk to overturn marriage equality in the District of view from Mt Vernon Dana LaRocca Columbia using racial divisiveness. To imagine that we will not hear more of this kind of rhetoric if equality is subject to a referendum is politically naïve. Mr. Lublin’s Heard on the Bus: premise and his conclusion based on a poll ‘Both bills will pass’ may be valid but only statistically valid. Peo- ple don’t vote in favor of a group whom they Equality Maryland started the legislative believe has excluded them. season in Baltimore with a Campaign Kick- Senate Majority Leader Rob Garagiola Off at the Parish Hall of the First Unitarian introduced the Religious Freedom and Civil Church on January 20. The emphasis was Marriage Protection Act (SB116) on January on strategy and winning the hearts and 21. That day Executive director of Equality minds of the legislators who will vote in the Maryland Morgan Meneses-Sheets said that coming weeks on two key measures that will we can expect a hearing in the first week of determine if Maryland truly is the Free State; February and a vote pretty immediately. A fili- a marriage equality bill and a Gender Iden- buster will find little support among lawmak- tity Anti-Discrimination Act bill. ers. Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller The focus for Baltimore City residents is is opposed to marriage equality but he has winning the support of State Senator Joan said that he would vote to cut off a filibuster. Carter Conway. Ms. Conway is the only Sena- The Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination tor from the city who has not embraced mar- Act bill is being presented on a different riage equality. Our other senators Lisa A. schedule and in the House instead of the Gladden, Vice-Chair of the Judicial Proceed- Senate. The reasoning for offering them ings Committee, Verna Jones, William C. Fer- in different chambers, says Ms. Meneses- guson IV, Nathaniel J. McFadden, and Cathe- Sheets, is “so they don’t get meshed.” This rine E. Pugh are all firm advocates for justice. seems a reasonable view but some are con- During the Kick-Off while discussing cerned that it is being used as a bargaining how to win Senator Conway’s support, who chip to get the marriage bill passed. is African American, it was asked if anyone This year’s bill, unlike the versions of- went to her church or was a member of her fered for the past four years, will not include sorority. A black man sitting near me looked public accommodations. This will mean that at the crowd and smiled and shook his head transgender people will only be protected in saying something like “in this crowd?” the areas of employment, housing and credit. Only five African Americans were sitting on During Thursday’s Kick-Off, Equality the side of the room set aside for city residents. Maryland emphasized the importance of em- In a city that is sixty-four percent African Ameri- ployment protection using the statistic that can this is poor representation especially for a transgender people have an unemployment community that advocates inclusion and diver- rate ten times the norm (their website says sity. If the marriage bill is brought to a referen- two times, however). I doubt the accuracy dum after it is passed we will discover that our of any number. The places where transmen failure to engage African Americans will have and transwomen are most often discrimi- been a strategic error difficult to remedy. nated against are in public accommodations. The issue was accented the next day on A bill that leaves out public accommodations a conference call with Equality Maryland. leaves transfolk, literally, “without a pot to David Lublin, co-chair of the Equality piss in.” Maryland’s Legislative Committee, said that Andrew Carnegie once said that “com- religiosity, not race, predicts voting. He cited promise is usually a sign of weakness, or an a Daily Kos poll as his measure, and polls do admission of defeat. Strong men don’t com- suggest that acceptance of marriage equal- promise… and principles should never be ity has become similar among whites and compromised.” blacks. But a poll is not a referendum. Here As a political strategy it is an easier bill in Maryland we have politicians and church to win and it gives the appearance of coura- leaders within the African American commu- geous action. The “bargaining chip” was in nity who will use the issue of race to divide leaving out public accommodations, which the community. would be akin to leaving restaurants and toi- Delegate and Pastor Emmett Burns has lets out of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. done so in the past; Baltimore County coun- Both bills should pass. t

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com q 9 beyond the beltway having sex and then uploaded the video to mother to cry, and the tech genius attend- values can change things in the city. That’s their cell phones. “Pictures of President Ah- ed a state dinner at the White House with what it’s all about,” he said. (Bay Windows – compiled by jim becker madinejad were incorporated into the film his fiancé last year. The internet entrepre- Hannah Clay Wareham at baywindows.com) and loaded onto their mobile telephones,” neur recently launched Jumo.com, a social ICAS added. “In addition, headshots of [Aya- networking site that helps individuals find Iran sentences gay tollah] Khamenei pasted over a donkey were community organizations and causes that Philly gay man also found on the mobiles.” The addition of are important to them. (Seattle Gay News – men to death by images of Ahmadinejad and Khamenei to a Shaun Knittel at sgn.org) alleges excessive sex tape suggests that the two were politi- stoning cal opponents of the Iranian regime. (Seattle force by the police Gay News – Mike Adrews at sgn.org) Piranshahr, Iran – Two young Iranian men Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia gay man have been sentenced to death by stoning is alleging that several Philadelphia police for having sex with each other. According to officers used excessive force against him the International Committee Against Ston- and his partner, as well as homophobic ing (ICAS), the two men – identified only as and racist language. Following a run-in late Ayub, 20 years old, and Mosleh, 21 – are last month with police, Luis Berrios filed a currently being held in prison in the Iranian complaint with the Internal Affairs Bureau, city of Orumieh. They were scheduled to be as well as with the Police Advisory Com- stoned to death on January 21 in their home- mission. The PAC serves as the civil over- town of Piranshahr. The report originated in sight committee for the police department, a Kurdish newspaper. Orumieh and Piran- and PAC deputy director Kelvyn Anderson shahr are in Iranian Kurdistan. ICAS called confirmed that the agency received Berrios’ for demonstrations against the execution in Anti-gay coffee complaint. Iran, and asked foreign supporters to gen- Berrios, who lives in Hunting Park, said a Chris Hughes & Sean Eldridge erate international pressure on the Iranian house opens in neighbor called police in the early morning of government. “We call on people everywhere Dec. 28 after he and partner Jason Mendez to spread the news of the inhuman and me- Facebook co- Springfield, Mass. got into an altercation. When police arrived, dieval act against Ayub and Mosleh and do Berrios said he asked the officers to take whatever they can to save them.” founder engaged to Springfield, MA – An American minister his partner home and that he didn’t want to Gay blogger Paul Canning, writing for who has referred to gays and lesbians as press charges. “We’ve been together for two the British website Pink News, says that the gay-rights advocate members of an “evil institution” has opened years and I’d never seen him like that. I told report “has since been confirmed by other a coffee shop in Springfield, Mass. called the police he needed time to sober up, and sources.” IGLHRC says that it cannot con- New York City, NY – Chris Hughes, the Holy Grounds. Rev. Scott Lively spoke at a one of the officers assured me that they’d firm the details, however, and they have 27-year-old Facebook co-founder who was 2009 seminar on exposing the “homosexual take him home and it’d be OK,” Berrios urged journalists to be cautious in reporting Mark Zuckerberg’s former Harvard room- agenda” in Uganda, and is heard in a You- said. However, Berrios said he heard Men- the details. Gay blogs Towleroad and Joe mate and is said to be worth more than Tube video saying, “The gay movement is dez yelling, “Babe, they’re beating me up,” My God took down their posts on the case $500 million, is engaged to his long-time evil institution that its goal [sic] is to defeat and returned to see his partner in handcuffs after being contacted by IGLHRC. boyfriend and gay rights advocate Sean El- the marriage-based society.” Holy Grounds and the officers with their batons drawn. “I The original newspaper report claimed dridge. The couple, who has been together offers free coffee and is located on State asked what they were doing and the one that the boys raped an unnamed third boy. for five years, say they plan to get married in Street, one block away from Commerce said that [Mendez] cursed at his partner and The Iranian government does not acknowl- New York State as soon as it is legal to do High School. he told me to back up,” Berrios said. “They edge having LGBT citizens, and often charg- so. The two men made the announcement at City and school officials have expressed threw Mendez face-first into a pile of snow, es Gay people with rape, even when the sex- a Freedom to Marry event held at their SoHo concerns about the coffee shop and its effect repeatedly calling him “nigger” and “faggot.” ual contact was consensual. According to apartment. Eldridge is the political director on local young people. “I don’t think we need When Berrios approached and asked the of- ICAS, Ayub and Mosleh filmed themselves of Freedom to Marry. anybody expressing any anti-gay messages ficers to let Mendez up, he said they became “As you know, we can’t get married in or anti-Semitic messages to students who confrontational with him. “I never cursed at New York, so there is more of an urgency to may or may not agree with him,” Springfield them, I never spoke out of line, I didn’t show approve Gay marriage so we can get mar- City Councilor Tim Rooke told WGGB. “My aggression at all,” he said. “[O]ne of the of- ried here,” Eldridge told guests, according to concern is, are [students] interacting with a ficers said, ‘If you want to help him, put your These news notes have been com- piled, with permission, from the online the New York Post. “We’re going to get mar- gentleman who has very different viewpoints hands against the wall, faggot.’” Berrios was version of various newspapers and ried in the next year or two for sure – we’re than most of the people in Springfield? [High then arrested and handcuffed. He said, “I other web sites. We thank these pub- hoping as soon as possible.” Hughes report- school students] are a vulnerable age and... don’t know what he did with the baton but it lications for allowing us to bring you edly proposed to Eldridge while they were if the student that were going into the coffee felt like he put it between the cuffs and just their news stories. Usually the reports stuck in Thailand over the New Year holiday shop who are gay weren’t aware of his past, started twisting it back the opposite way,” have been significantly edited and you because of a flight delay. “We were in Thai- so the benefit now is they can be a little more Berrios said. “I kept telling him how much it can read the full story by going to the land in a hotel room in the north. We were educated,” Rooke said. was hurting and he just said, ‘Shut up, pussy web site mentioned following the item. delayed after two days in the snowstorm and Lively has lived in Springfield for three faggot..... Let me hear you squeal, faggot.’” Comments are strictly the opinions of Chris got down on one knee and proposed,” years, and told WGGB that he hasn’t aired When the pair arrived at the 25th Dis- Jim Becker and not of Baltimore OUT- said Eldridge. “It was very traditional and his anti-gay messages since moving to the trict, Berrios said Mendez was transported loud or Pride Media. very sweet.” western Massachusetts city. “We have scrip- to Episcopal Hospital by police. He said President Obama once called Hughes ture on the wall [of Holy Grounds] and our Mendez was bruised “from head to toe.” “my internet man,” prompting Hughes” purpose is to attempt to show how biblical Both men were charged with simple assault

10 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com and recklessly endangering another person new s // NATIONAL and Berrios faces one other charge. (Phila- Philly Blue Ball delphia Gay News – Jen Colletta at epgn. com). celebrates 20 years N od to DADT Repeal in of fundraising State of the Union Address P hiladelphia, PA – In the past two de- BylS Pau chindler Michael Mullen in this quarter. We need to cades, an annual LGBT event has succeed- Courtesy of Gay City News make Don’t Ask repeal a reality sooner rath- ed in raising more than $2 million for LGBT One year after he pledged to end “Don’t Ask, er than later.” causes in the area. This year, to honor its Don’t Tell” in his 2010 State of the Union Others were more pointed in pressing 20th anniversary, Blue Ball is offering new speech, President Barack Obama told a the administration. parties, new venues and a renewed com- joint session of Congress in his 2011 ad- “Tonight, President Obama missed an mitment to fundraising. The event runs for 5 dress, “Our troops come from every corner opportunity to lay out an agenda and strat- days beginning Jan. 26. of this country — they are black, white, La- egy that continues progress made toward Blue Ball was developed in 1991 as a tino, Asian, and Native American. They are LGBT equality — removing the burden of community fundraising effort and, starting Christian and Hindu, Jewish and Muslim. being second-class citizens and acknowl- in 2002, was spearheaded by LGBT grant- And, yes, we know that some of them are edging our families,” said Robin McGehee, making agency Sapphire Fund. Community gay. Starting this year, no American will be director of GetEQUAL, a direct action group leaders such as Heshie Zinman, Kevin Mc- forbidden from serving the country they love visible in Washington and around the coun- Nealy and Jim Hamilton were among the because of who they love.” try over the past year. Bishop original crafters of Blue Ball, and Sapphire With legislation the president signed on Obama coupled his salute to DADT re- Thomas J. Fund president Domenic Gallelli, who’s been December 22, the policy barring open ser- peal with a call to “our college campuses to Tobin involved with the event for the past 15 years, vice by lesbian and gay members of the mili- open their doors to our military recruiters said it has grown steadily since its inception. tary will end once the Pentagon establishes and the ROTC. It is time to leave behind the “It started just as a smaller fundraising effort policies and procedures that the president, divisive battles of the past. It is time to move Catholic bishop by people who wanted to give back and help the defense secretary, and the chair of the forward as one nation.” the community,” Gallelli said. “I don’t think Joint Chiefs of Staff certify will not compro- For more than a decade, the Pentagon attacks RI governor they thought back then that this really had mise readiness, effectiveness, morale, or and Congress have waged battle against the legs under it to continue for this long, but retention. some universities with anti-discrimination on marriage here we are 20 years later.” The president’s re- Sapphire Fund hopes this Blue Ball will marks signal his view that P rovidence, RI – Roman Catholic Bishop raise up to $45,000, which will go to support the certification process Thomas J. Tobin criticized Rhode Island the agency’s 2011 beneficiaries: The Attic will be completed in 2011. Governor Lincoln Chaffee for his support of Youth Center, Mazzoni Center and the Wil- The reference to same-sex marriage, the Providence Journal liam Way LGBT Community Center. Gallelli ending DADT was the reported. In a public statement, Tobin said is this year’s event chair. Although planning sole mention of LGBT that legalizing same-sex marriage is “mor- has been stressful, he said the support the Americans in a 62-minute ally wrong and detrimental to the well-being community has exhibited has been inspiring. speech that was broadly of our state.” The bishop’s statement mirrors “It’s been quite an experience,” he said of the thematic and not pep- that of many Catholic bishops. planning process. “It’s been exhausting, but pered with the typical Tobin added, “It is particularly disturb- amazing. I can’t stress enough that there’s laundry list of legislative ing that our new governor, who has trum- been so much more involvement from the proposals. Talking about peted his desire to bring our state together community than in past years. It’s amazing the issues confronting in unity, would adopt such a very divisive how much time and effort people are putting the gay community, of agenda item as one of his first priorities,” he into something to help others. (Gay News – course, has almost never said. “His proposal violates the sincere con- Jen Colletta at epgn.com) t been part of a presiden- science of many of our citizens and inflames tial State of the Union photo: Pete Souza / White House passions on both sides of the issue. Our address. state leaders could better serve all Rhode The president’s discussion of DADT re- policies at odds with a military presence on Islanders by working on initiatives that will peal brought praise from leading LGBT or- campus over the issue of giving access to create jobs and improve the overall econom- ganizations, along with reminders that much recruiters and the Reserve Officers Training ic health of our state.” more is expected from this administration as Corps. As reported by Associated Press, a well as tough criticism from some quarters One aspect of the president’s address Chafee adviser said allowing gay couples about what was lacking in the speech. that captured particular interest in the LGBT to marry was an economic issue because it “Servicemembers Legal Defense Net- community was the presence in First Lady could attract top talent to the state -- espe- work is pleased the president expects that Michelle Obama’s seating area of Daniel cially gay and lesbian professionals. House gays and lesbians will be able to serve their Hernandez, the out gay college student and Speaker Gordon Fox, who is gay, said the country openly this year,” said Aubrey Ser- intern to Congresswoman Gabrielle Gif- debate on gay marriage won’t be rushed, but vice, the group’s executive director, in a fords, whose quick and courageous actions lawmakers need to have it at some point and written statement. “In fact, we think there are widely credited with saving the Arizona this is the right time. (Bay Windows – Han- should be certification from the president, Democrat’s life during the failed January 8 nah Clay Wareham at baywindows.com) Secretary Robert Gates, and JCS Chairman assassination attempt against her. t

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com q 11 thin king out lOUD N onviolence & the Struggle for Justice By Walter Naegle abilities enabled him to overcome the racism Courtesy of dot429 and homophobia so prevalent during his life- Nine days after the shocking gun violence in time, and despite setbacks he never aban- Tucson, our nation pauses to reflect on the doned his faith in the possibilities for human life of a leader in the African-American strug- redemption and growth. His early days of gle for civil rights, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. activism, sometimes as a lone rider violating An apostle of nonviolence, Dr. King lived segregation laws on a southern bus or train under the constant threat of violence from were a testament to his belief that an individ- those who sought to keep America from ex- ual can make a difference and that one step panding its commitment to equal opportunity forward can be the beginning of a movement. and justice. While not a politician, he shared That faith in the power of one person to be an with Rep. Gabrielle Gif- agent of change was re- fords a commitment to Bayard Rustin (l.) with called in President Obama’s educating people about Martin Luther King, Jr. remarks in Tucson when he the democratic process, photo: Monroe Frederick said, “We may not be able to whether through a table stop all evil in the world, but at a shopping mall, the I know that how we treat one ballot box or through another, that’s entirely up to nonviolent direct action us.” in the streets. In his later years, Ba- Although he was the yard spoke to a variety of most recognized leader LGBT bodies, from nation- of the time, Dr. King was keenly aware that he al organizations, to church-based groups, was part of a movement that began long be- to college associations. While his remarks fore the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Veterans included references to his past experiences of the struggle served as counselors to the as a gay man, they were mainly addressed younger Dr. King, among them my late part- to the present, to the continuing struggle for ner Bayard Rustin. An activist since his teen- equality and the role each of us can play in age years, Bayard was pivotal in helping to that fight. He made it clear that although the translate nonviolent philosophy into concrete term “civil rights” was inevitably linked to that direct action – the marches, sit-ins, and boy- most recent struggle of African-Americans, cotts that forced this country to abolish racial civil rights were the province of all Ameri- segregation laws. When he achieved wide- cans, and that all citizens – regardless of spread recognition for his masterful organiz- race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation ing of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs – must be equal in the eyes of the law. and Freedom, Bayard had already spent more The extraordinary award-winning docu- than three decades as an activist. He often mentary film, “Brother Outsider: The Life of worked behind the scenes, understanding Bayard Rustin,” charts Bayard’s growth from that his early affiliation with the Young Com- individual faith-based witness to an orga- munist League, his conscientious objection nizer of mass action that helped to move our during World War II, and his refusal to closet country closer to achieving equality for all. his gay identity, would taint him as a radical in Since its PBS premiere in 2003, it has been the eyes of many Americans. He did not want viewed by audiences worldwide and has be- the enemies of freedom to use him as a pawn come a catalyst for diversity discussions in with which to challenge the credibility of the schools, corporations, and civic organiza- larger cause. tions. More about the film and the life of Ba- Like Dr. King, Bayard’s moral principles yard Rustin can be found at: www.rustin.org. were deeply rooted in religious faith, and the Dr. King’s prophetic voice was silenced influence of his Quaker grandmother led him by a bullet almost 43 years ago, before the to work for social and economic change. As gay rights movement caught fire. His widow, he matured, he came to understand that en- Coretta Scott King, spoke out forcefully for the gagement in the political process was fun- cause of equality for gay Americans. Perhaps damental to achieving social justice. Along her decision to speak out was influenced by with his mentor A. Philip Randolph, Bayard her friendships with gay men and lesbians, helped to introduce Dr. King to the labor including Bayard Rustin, who were active in movement, often an agent for the political the African-American civil rights struggle. t education of black workers in an increas- Walter Naegle is the surviving partner ingly integrated America. of the late civil/human rights leader Bayard Bayard’s extraordinary intelligence and Rustin.

12 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com thinking out lOUD Activists Making a Difference By Daniel Ewald only affects one (sic) personal values and The political stars appear to be aligning traditions. The role of government is protect in Annapolis; many legislators and lobby- and advance rights, not opinions... Whether ists are fairly optimistic on passing trans- called a marriage or not, that union in the gender protection and civil marriage laws eyes of government should have the same in the state. Maryland’s liberal tendencies equal protections and benefits of marriage.” shouldn’t be taken for granted, however. Democratic activists meanwhile, seem dis- “The majority of the Maryland legislature tracted by other issues. Anne Neil, the incom- is short-sighted and highly partisan. Never ing President of the Central Baltimore County underestimate the ability of Liberals to try and Democratic Club (CBCDC), is “concerned the screw up a good thing – marriage included ap- economy will overshadow all else to the detri- parently,” a recent assessment from Moshe ment of social issues. Of course, job growth is Starkman, Founder of the Young Republican a key concern, but I do not believe it should Network. Seeing the efforts as another “ill con- be used to avoid tackling other difficult issues.” ceived idea” from the partisans of Montgomery That’s not to say that Democratic activists will and Prince George’s counties and Baltimore not support legislation to extend LGBT rights. City, Moshe is confident “that the Maryland Re- Anne noted that many members have voiced publican Party stands on the side of morality.” support for similar bills in the past. He also praised the actions of Senate When asked about future prospects for aid Republicans, which led to former Minority in Equality Maryland’s lobbying efforts, Anne Leader Senator Kittleman stepping down, was quick to point to the CBCDC’s prior suc- shortly after the Senator considered intro- cesses. “Two examples are health care reform ducing legislation which would have allowed and the repeal of the death penalty. Club mem- for civil unions. This resembles the downfall bers played key roles in the election this past of other moderate Republicans across the year, and I anticipate heightened involvement country. Activists, though, typically welcome by the club on issues in the upcoming year.” the departure of moderates. As Moshe indi- Despite not getting the same amount of cated, “[t]his is the first step of a multi-staged publicity as elected leaders, these activists cleaning up of our Party leadership.” are key in shaping the overall message of their Trae Lewis, President of Baltimore Area respective political parties. They are the ones Young Republicans, argues that “most so- who organize the lobby days, the phone banks, cial conservatives are fine with some type and door knocking. Their dedication often im- of same[-sex] civil unions,” and would rather pacts the stances of their leaders. Less than see the bills voted on by the populace. “Its a year ago, Gov. O’Malley showed little sup- (sic) an issue that doesn’t suppress another port for any bill, only signaling he would sign it. persons (sic) freedom or rights. Gay marriage Now, he appears to be in full support. t

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com q 13 No two people are alike. health & wellnesS Q. If two people who each have an STD have sex, can they get each others’ Some lie about flossing. infections? (In other words, does having one STD protect you from getting anoth- er one?) Open Wide A. Yes, they can still get each other’s in- Some brush more than 3 times a day. ask Dr Eva fections. Having one STD does not prevent Dr Eva Hersh you from getting another. Similarly, having one strain of HIV does not prevent a person becoming infected with a second strain of Open Wide HIV. And, having one type of herpes or wart virus doesn’t keep you from getting another High school students’ strain of herpes or wart virus. And, some haven’t seen the inside of a dentist’s office questions about STD’s: Part 2 Q. Do you have to give your name at since the Discman was the latest in portable music. an STD clinic? since the Discman was the latest in portable music. Q. Can you inherit STD’s from your A. STD clinics in different cities have differ-  parents? ent policies. I am answering these questions A. Yes, babies can be born with syphilis in terms of the rules of the Baltimore City STD in the bloodstream or on the skin or in the clinics, which are located at 1550 N. Ave. and brain, gonorrhea or chlamydia infection in 620 N. Caroline Street, phone number 410- the eyes, or herpes in the skin or in the brain. 396-9410. You have to give a name, date of All of these things happen only if the mother birth, and an address, so there is some way to had an active untreated infection at the time label your tests, but it doesn’t have to be your the child was born. Except for syphilis, all of name, date of birth and address. Nothing will these infections are passed on at the time be done to verify the information. You will be of birth. Syphilis can be passed to the baby asked for a Social Security number, but they through the bloodstream anytime during will still see you if you refuse to give one. Of pregnancy, and can cause abnormalities of course, if you use a name that is not your own, the face and teeth and mental retardation. you must make sure to remember it so you can Q. Which STD’s can you get from oral sex? follow up to get your results. Please, don’t give A. All of them! You can get everything someone else’s name as your own. The staff from oral sex except pregnant. Some of the at these clinics must have a way to contact you commonest STDs that people get from oral in case of an abnormal result, and misrepre- sex are herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, and senting yourself as someone else is a good At Chase Brexton Health Services, warts. Although they are usually less seri- way for you not to get important results (and ous medically, herpes and warts it’s also illegal.) Patient confidentiality is highly we know the dentist’s office is rarely a favorite place.lace. Q. If you have oral sex and your part- respected at these clinics, so giving your real ner doesn’t ejaculate in your mouth, can name and information should not worry you or you still get an infection? prevent you from being tested. Some tests will But with dentists and hygienists who love what they do,do, A. Yes, you can still get an infection, but have immediate results available during the Chase Brexton has everything to make even the most it is less likely. visit: this includes the HIV test. Other tests, Q. Which is the most serious STD? like the syphilis blood test, take more time, and reluctant teeth feel good about the dentist. A. HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and you will have to return to the clinic to get these syphilis are the most serious STDs in terms results. of health consequences. Although herpes Q. Do you have to give all your part- For an appointment, call 410-837-2050. and genital warts usually less serious medi- ners’ names at an STD clinic?  cally, people are often very stressed and up- A. You won’t even be asked for your  set about having these infections. partners names unless your test comes up Primary Care | Behavioral Health | Dental Services | Specialized Services Q. How common is it for a condom to positive for syphilis or HIV. If you are asked, break? it is your decision what to report.  A. It’s pretty unusual. Most of the time Q. Can a person under 18 get service  when people say the condom broke it really at an STD clinic without their parents  means they didn’t use one. Condoms can knowing? break if they are not used correctly, espe- A. Yes. There is no age requirement to

cially if they are used after being damaged get service at Baltimore City’s STD clinics. t  by heat, used after the expiration date, or put Dr. Eva Hersh is Chief Medical Officer at Complete health care, completely about you. on the penis too tightly so there is no space Chase Brexton Health Services. Send ques- for the ejaculate (cum.) tions by email at [email protected], Q. Is it true that lubricated condoms or by surface mail to Eva Hersh MD, Chase break more easily? Brexton Health Services, 1001 Cathedral St., A. No. Baltimore, MD 21201

14 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AN INCLUSIVE AND PROGRESSIVE CHURCH COMMUNITY. www.govanspres.org

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com q 15 lively arts // out on stage

The first half of the show contains America was in turmoil. Beehive at Toby’s Baltimore music of the girl groups and singles Director Kevin McAllister has added leading Act 2 into Motown and the some nice touches to the show including By Ben Ryland was a smash hit for them and was extended British invasion and then those ladies of newsreel videos of the historical times. The Beehive: The 60’s musical is a jukebox re- for many extra weeks and this was my first song and political themes rebelling against costumes are candy colored confections view of the girl groups and beyond in that experience in seeing the show. the Vietnam War, love, peace and politi- (and wigs- WOW those wigs), in the first half turbulent decade in pop culture. Rarely does More recently Towson University during cal unrest. Beehive contains more than 40 and second hand rags mostly in Act two. this type of show cover so much ground their now defunct summer Maryland Arts songs in its short 90 minutes running time The cast of six singers have many quick and remind us of but it hits all the highlights. The changes but it doesn’t hinder their vocal tal- the loss of inno- Shirelles, The Supremes, The ents. They sing remarkably well with a hot cence in America Angels, The Blue Bells and the onstage band conducted by Cedric Lyles. through songs angst girls- Brenda Lee, Connie But like the aforementioned Towson pro- and performers. Francis and Annette. If you have duction the actresses here don’t portray or Jukebox shows to ask who Annette was you really sing in the style of the women they are should not be must see this show because saluting (except for Tina, a highlight here). In discounted be- you need a dose of the cultural the original 80’s productions it was the cast cause there are heritage of American pop music selling Aretha, Connie, Brenda and espe- really good ones, and its influences. cially Janis causing the audience to jump to Jersey Boys and Into the second Act we their feet. Not to take anything away from the Smokey Joe’s witness Tina Turner, Aretha talented singers at Toby’s; the director has Café immediately Franklin, then Janis Joplin ex- them mimic the musical legends with hand come to mind, press through their music how gestures and mugging making the show just and Beehive is America was changing when a review instead of an epiphany of the times also one of the good ones when correctly Festival created a production which I was JFK, Vietnam, political corruption and the for the many of us who were there. produced. Arena Stage in DC ran it as a forced to destroy in my review. Toby’s version women’s movement come to the forefront of Beehive – Toby’s Dinner Theatre Balti- summer show when it premiered in the mid- is much, much better especially in the stag- public opinion and tragedy. With a feel good, more; now until February 27. t eighties and there was an off-Broadway pro- ing and performer departments but it does funny first act moving into the reality of re- Ben Ryland blogs at www.stagesbalti- duction and national tour. The show at Arena share one negative element with Towson’s. bellion and distrust- Beehive explains why more.wordpress.com.

16 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com lively arts // ON THE TUBE A Gay Time at the Golden Globes

There were a number of LGBT winners and yesterday’s LGBT nominees and winners.” clusive hit series Glee nominees of the 68th Annual Golden Globe Among the LGBT and LGBT-inclusive received the GLAAD Awards that took place on January 17. Golden Globe winners: Media Award in the Out- “Gay and lesbian actors, characters and • Best Performance by an Actor in a Sup- standing Comedy Se- storylines are not only helping build support porting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Mo- ries category in 2010. for full equality, but are also generating un- tion Picture Made for Television, Chris Colfer Among the LGBT precedented box office success and criti- (Glee) and LGBT-inclu- cal acclaim,” said GLAAD President Jarrett • Best Performance by an Actress in a sive Golden Globe Barrios. “[The] Golden Globe winners and Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or nominees: nominees are a testament to the increased Motion Picture Made for Television, Jane • Best Performance support for our community among everyday Lynch (Glee) by an Actress in a Mo- Americans and exemplify a new entertain- • Best Television Series – Comedy Or tion Picture – Comedy ment industry standard that is more inclu- Musical, Glee Or Musical, Julianne sive than ever before. GLAAD congratulates • Best Motion Picture, The Kids Are All Moore (The Kids Are All Right Right) [Moore received • Best Original the Excellence in Me- Song – Motion Pic- dia Award at the 15th ture, Burlesque Annual GLAAD Media • Best Televi- Awards in 2004.] sion Series – Dra- • Best Television Se- ma, Boardwalk ries – Drama, The Good Empire Wife Chris Colfer from Glee • Actress An- • Best Television Se- nette Bening also ries – Comedy Or Musi- won in the Best cal, Modern Family mance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Performance by an • Best Original Song – Motion Picture, in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Actress in a Motion Burlesque Made for Television. “Most importantly, to Picture – Comedy • Best Screenplay – Motion Picture, Stu- all the amazing kids that watch our show or Musical category art Blumberg, Lisa Cholodenko (The Kids Are and the kids that our show celebrates, for her portrayal of All Right) who are constantly told ‘no’ by the people lesbian mom Nic An especially poignant moment came in their environments, by bullies at school in The Kids Are All when openly gay actor Chris Colfer (Glee) that they can’t be who they are or have Right. took a stand against anti-LGBT bullying what they want because of who they are. Annette Bening from The Kids are Alright The LGBT-in- while accepting his Award for Best Perfor- Well, screw that, kids,” Colfer said. t

Winter Dance Party’ Drums are fairly high on the list with their lose their footing. New disc Barking (Cooking Leaving behind their initial musical identity, – continued from front page self-titled full-length debut disc on Down- Vinyl/Om) may not put them at the top of the Indaba Remixes from Wonderland (Capitol) town/Island. Not that the groundwork hadn’t heap, but it shows Underworld to be willing features a baker’s dozen remixes (by contest ing for the dance floor. “Pow Pow” packs a already been laid by vocalist Jonny Pierce to make the effort on cuts such as “Always winning fans and others) of a dozen songs punch and “Home” is a place to which you and guitarist Adam Kessler in the even more Loved A Film,” “Scribble,” “Grace” and “Dia- from the band’s 2009 Leaving Wonderland… will want to return. new wave/disco-oriented Elkland. Begin- mond Jigsaw.” in a fit of rage disc. Among the best dance- After teasing us with their EP, Deluka ning with the enticing (and virtually unavoid- The Chemical Brothers arrived in the mid- floor opportunities are “Memphis,” “Black- returns with the full-length You Are The able) “Let’s Go Surfing” (you’ll recognize the 1990s, after Underworld (and others) paved bird” and “Gin and Money.” Night (Vel). New track “Snapshot” sounds whistle immediately), The Drums have made the way for them and proceeded to make their Of Montreal’s False Priest (Polyvinyl) is like they might have been listening to too beach music for the club set. You’re sure to presence felt. However, Further (Astralwerks) the best Prince album the “purple one” never much Ting Tings or The Sounds, but “Cas- find it impossible to keep still when you hear is a good name for their new disc, because recorded. Funny and sexy, often at the same cade,” from their eponymous EP is familiar “Me and The Moon,” “Best Friend” and the they couldn’t be further from their heyday if time, False Priest is an honest to goodness improvement. “Nevada” and “Come Back To New Order-ish “Skippin’ Town” and “Forever they’d tried. A disappointment any way you good time, from start to finish. Princely ex- Me” take a page from The Killers playbook. and Ever Amen.” Not bad for straight dudes. dive into it, from the annoying blips that open cursions such as “Our Riotous Defects,” “I “Meanstreak” is an equal to “Cascade” in For a while there, you couldn’t talk about the album on “Snow” to the nagging neighing Feel Ya’ Stutter,” “Godly Intersex,” “Hydra the way that it insists you dance to it or else. electronic dance music without mention- on “Horse Power” to considerable lack of won- Fancies,” “Like A Tourist,” “Girl Named Hel- “Waves” goes a bit retro-pop on us before, ing Underworld and The Chemical Brothers. der on “Wonders of Deep.” lo,” “You Do Mutilate?,” feel both crisply new before “Morning Comes” and “Capital City” Once they’d found their niche in the early Even if you haven’t thought about one-hit and remarkably retro, making False Priest close out the disc in a sweaty sweep. 1990s with their commercial breakthrough wonders Marcy Playground (“Sex and Can- the perfect soundtrack for driving around As unlikely dance sensations go, The Beaucoup Fish, Underworld slowly began to dy”) in a while, it’s clear that others have. town in your little red Prius. t

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com q 17 lively arts // out on SCREEN No Strings Attached A Romantic Comedy Worth the Commitment By Chuck Duncan basis while Kutcher’s character is the sensi- Patrice to Jake Johnson as Adam’s friend erosexual) and no one reacts negatively. In Emma (Portman) and Adam (Kutcher) are tive, relationship-oriented one. Eli and all of the other peripheral characters our current landscape, it was nice to have long-time friends who almost ruin every- It’s usually the guy in these movies that in their lives. Each and every one of these this moment however brief it was … and thing by having sex one morning. In order can’t commit so it was nice to see this little actors is committed to their characters and then Reitman goes and ruins it all by finally to protect their friendship, they make a pact flip-flop. Another reason to see No Strings they really bring them to life. These are peo- showing the dads during the film’s end cred- to keep their relationship strictly “no strings Attached is simply for Kutcher and Portman. ple that you would actually want to spend its as two stereotypically, over-the-top flam- attached.” “No strings” means no jealousy, They have some great screen chemistry and time with, and when it comes ing queens (think two Zaza’s no expectations, no fighting, no flowers, no you can really believe in the characters and to supporting characters that from La Cage Aux Folles). baby voices. It means they can do whatever you actually root for them to get together in is not always something you I know this is a comedy and they want, whenever they want, in whatever the end (even when you already know they can say. Kudos to the casting this gets a huge laugh from most public place they want, as long as they don’t will). directors and the actors for audiences, unfortunately this fall in love. The question becomes – who’s Portman shows that she can handle doing such a great job! just reinforces the belief that all going to fall first? And can their friendship light comedy after her dramatic turn in Black The film is directed by gay men are basically one step survive? Swan, and she really sells Emma’s change veteran comedy director Ivan away from a drag queen. It was No Strings Attached is another in a long from her commitment phobia to really lov- Reitman (Stripes, Ghost- a very disappointing moment line of romantic comedies that are all pret- ing Adam. Kutcher is basically playing the busters, Kindergarten Cop) in an otherwise good film. That ty much interchangeable, and if you don’t same character he always plays, but he still and he manages to stay true being said, No Strings Attached know that the two leads will be together by gives Adam a lot more charm because the to his style while bringing it is a funny, charming romantic the end of the movie then you haven’t seen character does have a heart and isn’t just up to date with the addition of more R-rated comedy worth seeing mainly for the stars many movies. So what’s the point in seeing the overgrown college frat dude he is when language, partial nudity (mostly Kutcher) and the supporting cast. this movie if you know how it’s going to end we first meet him. and a lot of sex. Rated R for sexual content, language even before you buy a ticket? One little twist Beyond the two leads, the filmmakers In one real modern spin, Adam’s friend and some drug material. on the genre that sets this film apart is that have done what is probably one of the best Eli proudly tells anyone who will listen that Cast: Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Portman’s character is the one who wants to jobs ever of casting the supporting charac- he has two dads and that they’re great peo- Greta Gerwig, Lake Bell, Cary Elwes, Kevin keep things strictly on a friends with benefits ters, from Greta Gerwig as Emma’s friend ple (he also quickly adds that he’s totally het- Kline; Director: Ivan Reitman. t The Kids Are Alright Nabs 4 Oscar Nominations

Nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards claimed family drama examining the emo- ballerina with lesbian were announced January 25 in Los Angeles tional ramifications of a lesbian couple’s chil- tendencies struggling by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci- dren meeting the man who served as their to hold onto her san- ences President Tom Sherak and 2009 Os- parents’ donor, was nominated in four major ity. Both won Golden car winner Mo’Nique. The LGBT-inclusive categories: Globe honors for their filmsThe Kids Are All Right and I Am Love • Best Motion Picture of the Year respective roles. received Academy Award nominations. • Performance by an Actress in a Lead- Also, three film- The Kids Are All Right, the critically ac- ing Role: Annette Bening makers whose ear- • Performance by an Actor in lier works have been a Supporting Role: Mark Ruffalo LGBT-inclusive are • Original Screenplay: out di- nominated in the Best rector Lisa Cholodenko and Stu- Documentary Short art Blumberg Subject category this I Am Love was nominated for year. Ruby Yang Achievement in Costume Design; received a nomina- the Italian film stars Tilda Swin- tion for her film The ton as a mother inspired to recon- Warriors of Quigang; sider her own life after discover- her previous work in- ing that her daughter is a lesbian. cludes Tongzhi in Love, a 2008 documentary Academy Awards for outstanding film Annette Bening will be go- about gay men in China, as well as several achievements of 2010 will be presented on ing up against Natalie Portman documentaries about HIV and AIDS. Karen Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Kodak from Black Swan for best actress Goodman and Kirk Simon were also nomi- Theatre and televised live by the ABC Tele- for their dueling roles—one as a nated for Strangers No More. The writing/ vision Network beginning at PT / 8 p.m., ET. Annette Bening as Nic lesbian mom struggling to hold directing team also created the series Com- The Oscar presentation also will be televised photo: Suzanne Tenner onto her family, the other as a ing Out Stories, which aired on Logo. live in more than 200 countries worldwide. t

18 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com lively arts // BETWEEN THE COVERS

Pedro, the cute Spanish flight attendant who to build because Brent is bi and has a girl- One for the Books? is interested in another guy that Nick may or friend. I liked this aspect about the novel be- may not want to sleep with; Mike, the owner cause it brings the conflict out of the Internet By Colin Riley at work, and Nick is of Nick’s local supermarket who chats and into Nick’s world. Also, Nick’s best The One by Kevin Winters starts out with left with no choice but has an extremely jealous boy- friend Dan tells him he likes Brent, and Nick Nick, the protagonist of the story, murdered. to fire him and kick him friend; and finally, Brent. tells him to stay away. When Nick and Brent His boyfriend, Brent, calls the police in hys- out. Nick talks to some of these finally get together, Nick is murdered. The terics. Then the story flashes back to six With this first men on the Internet, which also action picks up after that. The point of view months ago, and Nick takes over as the nar- scene, the mystery to bogs down the action because abruptly switches to the officers conducting rator. When he describes his surroundings, figure out who mur- nothing happens in reality. the investigations since Nick was murdered. he often goes into lots of detail. His living dered Nick begins. Sometimes, though, these con- The investigation pushes the action forward room, for example, is “warmly inviting, yet Josh becomes the first versations are the only vehicles until the murderer is caught. contemporary, with ceiling pot lights, a warm suspect, and many driving the plot forward. Nick is The murder mystery builds too slowly fireplace, camel colored walls, covered with more enter Nick’s life. a character of routine: he gets because the suspects take too long to es- individually lit colorful prints.” His second love in- up, works at his two restaurants, tablish. Often, the novel reads more as a These long explanations also extend to terest, Jason, lies to comes home, cooks dinner, romance because of some passionate love- his love interests, such as Josh, his straight, Nick about having a drinks, swims, watches movies, making scenes with the cast of men. But temporary housemate and employee. He wife and kids, and af- and sleeps. Tony’s abusive on- even those scenes can’t move the action describes Josh as “a young guy, mid-twen- ter Jason cheats on line rants are a welcome break forward, and once you arrive at the end, the ties and very good-looking with short black Nick during a roman- to the routine. Also, Nick’s main whole mystery part is undone. All in all, it was hair, gorgeous blue eyes,” etc., which gives tic getaway, Nick gets focus is guys. While that can be a good attempt, but this one is not for me. the reader Josh right away, and yet under- revenge by telling his said for a lot of people, other as- The One is available at Amazon books mines the experience of discovering him wife about their relationship. He continues to pects of his life, such as his restaurants and and Amazon Kindle. t gradually. Josh and Nick get along until Nick meet guys on the Internet afterward, includ- outside friends and interests, are pushed to Colin Riley, a graduate of Goucher Col- starts feeling underneath his boxers while ing Tony, who lies to him about being a porn the wayside. lege, is discovering what he can do with a watching a movie. Josh starts throwing fits star and blows up at him without warning; Brent and Nick’s relationship takes time B.A. in English (and theatre). t Z Z Z Z Z Z Black Marks on White Paper Michelle Antoinette Nelson / LOVE the Poet

Beat Poetry. of her poems, touch- good boy” in “I Did Slam Poetry. ing on subjects rang- Not Choose This.” Spoken Word. ing from homophobia, “Living Alone” and Contrary to religion, and racism to “Naysayers,” give popular belief, love and loss. While Black Sheep us the lesbian point this art form they vary in topic, they of view. didn’t die out are united by her sin- Reviews In one of her in the 60s. It’s gular point of view. Josh Aterovis more powerful not only alive In “Strange Fruit pieces, “Judgment,” and well in 2006,” Nelson tackles inner city apathy with we feel her pain as she confronts a family Baltimore, it’s a reflection on Billie Holiday’s classic song and church who won’t accept her because actually flour- “Strange Fruit.” In the voice of a lynched of who she loves. “The last time I checked ishing. These woman, she asks, “Did I die for you to forget God don’t give illumination in wattage, so if days, it seems me?” I shine it’s because he saw fit, regardless of like every café, Many of her poems explore homosexu- the sentiment in the pulpit.” theater, or community center has an open ality in the African-American experience Nelson speaks as an outsider, a true mic or poetry night. Michelle Antoinette and the complex ways religion and social queer voice in the broadest sense of the Nelson, better known to Baltimor- mores are tear- word. She captures the heart and soul of eans as LOVE the Poet, is one of ing that community those often left without their own voice. You the shining stars of the local po- apart. “Passion Fruit can feel her rhythms as you read her words, etry scene. Already a successful Tea” exposes a mar- black marks on white paper. recording artist who tours with the ried man’s down low And maybe one of her deepest thoughts Punany Poets, a national touring relationship and how is also the simplest, printed in small font on poetry troupe, she can now add it affects everyone the bottom of a blank page titled “Fine Print”: author to her impressive résumé. involved. A young “You wanted to be my type, but I just kept Black Marks on White Paper is man with HIV insists on writing.” Let’s hope she doesn’t stop any Michelle Antoinette Nelson/ t a powerful debut. It’s a collection LOVE the Poet over and over “I’m a time soon.

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I credit my grandparents with the task of raising me. However, in that household I was We also talked about all of these recent the youngest boy and my only playmates Kevina Vi suicides and how the kids of today are more during my developmental years were my fe- By Jay Loane fearful of telling their families that they are gay. Hearts male cousins. All of my male cousins were As the chill of winter dashes through our “I don’t know how any parent, in their and Minds too old for me to play with or follow around. clothes straight to our skin no matter how right mind could let this happen. I mean that Shawn Bradley During that time I developed a lot of femi- many layers you are wearing, I ventured out when your child is at their largest need, that nine characteristics. Couple the feminine of my warm and comfy home and head over you as a parent would fail them. Kicking characteristics with my girlish voice, now do to Bel Air (MD). them out of your house because they are not you see why I wanted to be someone else? I first met Kevin Via several years ago what you want them to be is stupid. Yet it The funny thing is with all of that working when we both worked for the same company. is all about the parent and not the child and A Child’s Wish against me, I was never bullied. I think part One day, while at Kevin’s home several years someday they will have to answer for it.” Part one of the reason I wasn’t bullied is that I would ago, we talked about many things. Somehow, We also discussed the reports of ‘the fight. My logic at the time was since I had our conversation turned to bullies’ who taunt and de- No one wants to be gay, at least that what two strikes against me, being a coward was a Q&A session. I had asked grade someone because I think. It’s something that we’ve struggled something I wasn’t about to add to the list. Kevin what would he do if they are different than they with, and in the end we’ve accepted the real- People left me alone, and talked and specu- any of his three children were are. “The homophobes out ity of the fact that indeed we are gay. When lated behind my back but other than that I ever to come up to him and there don’t have a brain in I was a kid I knew I was different; I sounded was a happy go lucky kind of a kid. tell him they were gay. their head.” like a girl. I would answer the phone and Some of the things I wished for were “Do you know something Like many young people people would assume that they were speak- things that almost any boy had coming to I don’t?” was his immediate out there, Bee went through ing to my mother or my grandmother. I would them. I wanted a girlfriend. I want people response. a stage of bulling. While he then say no this is Shawn. They would al- calling my house and talk for hours on end. Kevin was born and grew attended a school near his ways reply with, you sound just like Tulu I wanted to go to football and basketball up in Middlesex (MD) back then home in Edgewood, life (my mother’s nickname) or Roberta (my games and have friends to sit with instead in the sixties. He currently was unbearable. It wasn’t un- grandmother). of my aunt who took me, the rare times that I resides in Bel Air with his til they moved over to Bel Air Somehow hearing them say that to me had gone to the games. Honestly speaking, I partner Karen and still works and Kevin enrolled his son in would always kill my spirit, but that’s some- only went to four high school football games. at that company where we C. Milton Wright High School. thing you learn to swallow and continue smil- I had better things to do, which was work- first met. Kevina Vi “Things were so much better ing. My voice was so girlish that some of the ing around the clock at McDonald’s, when I Kevin has many friends at C. Milton for Bee. I feel that teenage boys in the neighborhood would try wasn’t at school. who are gay; in fact his best friend in high was the best move for him as he was accepted to get me to practice talking with some bass in I once asked my cousin Lukie, did she school was gay. So being around gay people for being who he is there.” my voice. How humiliating! I would attempt it think it would be good for me to father a isn’t something new to him, however, having Kevin and his son share a passion with each just to appease them in hopes that they would child? She said yes. She said it would help a gay child is. other when a young Bee became interested in leave me alone. Lord knows I wish I had a you out. She left it at that. I knew what she Bee, a nickname of his son, came out to The X-Men. “We share that together to this day.” regular voice like all the other little boys. meant by the phrase “help you out”. It meant his father around 2005. Unlike some parents Unfortunately there is no way to bot- Another reason why I knew my voice that people would stop thinking and saying out there, Kevin sat down with his son and tle the understanding and love that Kevin was girlish throughout junior high and high that I’m gay. started the conversation off with “you’re my shows to his son, both before he ‘came out’ school was anytime I would talk to a girl, if At that time I was shocked, I really didn’t son and no matter what, I will always love you.” and now. If we could, there would be several she wasn’t focused on who she was talk- think people spoke of me like that or even “You kind of know when your son is grow- young lives saved. ing to, she would mistakenly call me a girl. I wondered about me. Back then I wasn’t ing up and dances better than most girls out If you are in need of someone to talk with would ask a question and they would some- aware of my mannerisms. Most people there and is a not a fan of G.I. Joe’s, that and don’t know which way to turn, please times reply, yeah girl I know. Once they real- aren’t, especially if you have grown up act- he is a little different than most. We have a contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-4-TREV- ized what they had said they would always ing a certain way. You tend to think it’s nor- special bond. I have and always will be there OR. There are people out there that care apologize and make some lame excuse that mal, because it’s natural. How could it not be for him,” Kevin remarked. about you. t they do that to all the guys. Yeah Right! natural when it is all that I knew? I wished I Why couldn’t I be normal, I would think was normal. to myself. I wanted to be the star basketball Part two of a Child’s Wish we be in the or football player. I wanted their life. I wanted next issue. In the meantime if you want to girls calling and chasing after me. I wanted read more from Shawn Bradley go to www. to be able to hang around the neighborhood guysatbrunch.com. guys and not feel out of place. For the lon- What are some of the things you wished gest time I hated who I was. for as a child? t

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app-happy techies! Baltimore’s origi- Thursday, February 3 at 8 p.m. at the Jan 28 – Feb. 6 Music Center at Strathmore and Fri- February 12 nal gay cabaret brings a fabulous win- 2011 A Streetcar Named Desire at the ter lineup of local acts, including hip- day, February 4 and Saturday, Febru- Tassels & Champagne – a Bur- Spotlighters hop spoken word by LOVE the poet ary 5 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 6 lesque Valentines Tennessee Williams’ classic direct- [see Black Sheep Reviews on LOVE’s at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Sym- The polished and powdered Gild- ed by Sherrionne Brown. Williams’ story new book] and Queen Earth, gender- phony Hall. Principal Pops Conductor ed Lily Burlesque – Bmore’s most has more twists and turns than a country bending burlesque by Roma Mafia, Jack Everly. Tickets range from $28 refined bevy of beauties – entertains mountain road but it’s entertaining and Jaimes Mayhew’s film Dance Tranny to $88. Tickets are available through you with champagne, chocolate, and easy to follow. Friday & Saturday perfor- Dance, hooping magic from Regina the BSO Ticket Office, 877-BSO-1444, candlelight! 8 p.m. Creative Alliance at mances 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Ten Spot Armenta, and the Tiger Head improv 410-783-8000 or www.BSOmusic.org. The Patterson, 3134 Eastern Avenue, Thursday (all tickets $10). – Feb. 3 at 8 puppet troupe. Kitty Cocktail Hour – 7 Baltimore 21224. $100 champagne, p.m. Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul p.m. Show – 8 p.m. Creative Alliance at Kirchmayr chocolate & table for two; St., Baltimore. Tickets: Adults $20; Se- The Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Bal- $60 champagne & show for two; $20 niors $18; Students $16. Order online at timore 21224. $12, $10 for members. February 8 ($15 members) show for one. Advance www.spotlighters.org. www.creativealliance.org or www. Gearing Up for Lobby Day at reservations required for champagne charmcitykittyclub.com for info. PFLAG packages. 410-276-1651. January 29-30 Morgan Meneses-Sheets, Ex- ecutive Director of Equality Maryland Poe Town Opera Presents Love, January 30 discusses the momentum for advanc- February 14 Between Acts Two Intermezzi Screening of film Out in the ing critical legislation in 2011. She will Lobby Day These are two comedic opera buffa Silence provide updates on opportunities and Visit www.equalitymaryland.org to about impudent, saucy, and wholly im- An award-winning documentary by challenges facing us as a result of the obtain all the information you need. perfect love. Saturday, January 29 – 7 filmmaker Joe Wilson followed by a spe- 2010 elections. Come and learn how p.m.; Sunday, January 30 – 3 p.m. The- cial panel discussion. 2 p.m. Enoch Pratt you can help us during this critical time atre Project, 45 W. preston St., Baltimore. Central Library 400 Cathedral Street, and get what you need to prepare for February 15 Tickets are $20 for general admission Baltimore, 21201. Out in the Silence tells Lobby Day the following Monday, Feb- Deadline for Spotlighters The- and $15 for students, seniors, and mili- the story of a handful of rural Pennsyl- ruary 14. 7:30 p.m. Owen Brown In- atre Directors Proposal tary. Tickets are available online at www. vania residents struggling for inclusion brownpapertickets.com or by calling The- amidst anti-gay sentiment. Presented terfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Spotlighters Theatre is seeking Pro- atre Project’s box office at 410-752-8558. in partnership by ACLU of Maryland, Columbia. www.pflagmd.org posal from directors for the 2011-2012 Enoch Pratt Library, Equality Maryland, season – the theatre’s 50th year. If you and the Maryland Black Family Alliance. are a director that has a passion to direct a show, then complete the Production January 29 February 11 Proposal (www.spotlighters.org/prod- Brother, Help Thyself Grants & February 3 Celebrate the Season of Love proposal.html). A copy of the script is Awards Program James Baldwin Award with Club OV required. Final decisions made by April 1. The non-profit Brother, Help Thyself Presentation Club OV does exactly that in the sec- hands out thousands of dollars to worthy The first James Baldwin Awards ond offering of its 2010-11 season. Fa- LGBT community organizations. There will be presented to over a dozen LGBT vorites Joy Greene, Jessica Renfro, Fré- February 19 will also be light refreshments, entertain- leaders or those making a difference in déric Rey, and Chris Austin sing songs GLSEN Youth Summit ment, music and dancing. Doors open 1 civil rights for the LGBT community. 6 of love by Gershwin, Porter, Arlen, Sond- A fun informative youth conference p.m. Show begins at 2 p.m. Grand Cen- p.m. – 9 p.m. Pier 5 Hotel at the Inner heim, and others accompanied by John for high school LGBT, queer, ques- tral, 1001 No. Charlst St., Baltimore. Ad- harbor. Tickets $50. [See story on p. 3.] Bowen. Enjoy “sweets for the sweet”. tioning and ally students. Noon – 10 mission free. Silent auction. [See front Toast your special someone with a glass p.m. Towson University, University page story for details.] of champagne. Or maybe on this en- Union Building, 3rd floor. Worskshops, February 3-6 chanted evening you may see a stranger speaker, dinner and dance. Free park- BSO SuperPops Presents Big across a crowded room. 8 p.m. Opera ing. Free admission. Free dinner. January 29 Band Hit Parade Vivente, 811 Cathedral St., Baltimore Register at www.glsen.org/baltimore. Creative Alliance & Charm City Vocalist Judy McLane and the 21201. Tickets: $40 (including food), and Sponsored by the Baltimore-Metro Kitty Club present iQueer: There’s Capitol Quartet will join the Baltimore seating is extremely limited so get your Gay/Lesbian/Straight Education Net- not an app for that Symphony Orchestra in a concert of tickets today at operavivente.org. work and Towson University’s LGBT Come one come all, gadget savvy, Broadway songs and Big Band Hits on Student Development Program.

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BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com q 23 rable elements with many of the mentioned 12th Cleveland, OH – In 2014, Cleve- the better catch. cities, or can make changes that can make land will be hosting the Gay Games. The 7th Atlanta, GA – Atlanta seems to have this city more competitive for next year’s list. Gay Games is a quadriennial athletic and several gay communities. But Atlanta has 15th Miami, FL – The Advocate justi- cultural event which brings together peo- the same problem as St. Louis. Both cities As I fies this partly because, “The Design Dis- ple from around the world. This event has are in solid conservative states. See It trict has given the city its own promenade grown in popularity over the years and will 6th Vancouver, WA – The popula- David Placher of chic stores and restaurants, and style surely leave a mark on Cleveland as being tion of Vancouver is about 165,000. It is a boutiques like the Webster and Alchemist a gay friendly destination. With the number small city with limited resources and limited have elevated fashion beyond the beach of hotel rooms in Baltimore, the stadiums, opportunities. look.” Baltimore has North Charles, which the proximity to DC and Philadelphia (their 5th Pittsburgh, PA – Hosts the major Baltimore is known as the art district. Many students resources), Baltimore should consider plac- Pittsburg International Lesbian & Gay Film from Maryland Institute College of Art have ing a bid to host future games. Festival, which is a 10- day event and every Missing displays in various shops in that area. Also, 11th San Francisco, CA – San Francisco June has a theater festival event. Baltimore the area has unique street paintings and art has built a long standing reputation for ac- has the resources and the artistic talent to From ‘Gayest cities in America’ designs scattered throughout the area. ceptance towards gays. This reputation is do the exact same thing. 14th Oakland, CA – “Back in 2004, officials hard to overcome; however, in today’s soci- 4th Orlando, FL and 3rd Las Vegas, NV Each year, The Advocate publishes a list of promoted economic development by proposing ety, as gays become more accepted across – These two cities are severely plagued with the top 15 gayest cities. In the article “Gay- an official gay business district.” Although Balti- the United States, less gays will feel com- economic problems. If one was to move to est Cities in America” Baltimore failed to more City Council has never designated Mount pelled to relocate to that area. When com- either city, based solely on The Advocate’s make the cut. Although the method at which Vernon as the “gay business district,” many gay paring the cost of residential property with rating system, there is a strong possibility The Advocate uses is not scientific, they bars and restaurants are heavily concentrated San Francisco, Baltimore is much lower. they will have a hard time finding a job, thus factor in their rating system the number of in Mount Vernon. If the Baltimore City Council One could enjoy a life living on a harbor unable to enjoy any benefits the cities have Gay.com profiles for that city, listed offici- designates Mount Vernon as the “gay business without paying a fortune. to offer. With Baltimore’s proximity to Wash- ates for gay weddings within a 50 mile ra- district,” maybe businesses located in the sur- 10th St. Louis, MO – Last year, St. Lou- ington, DC and Philadelphia, a person would dius, elected openly gay officials, Tegan and rounding areas would flock to Mount Vernon, is, considered a heartland city, had the first have a better chance of obtaining a job in Sara performances over the past five years, effectively filling up the high number of vacant annual Trans Family Picnic, hosted by Tran- this area, than Orlando or Las Vegas. lesbian bars, gay and gay-friendly religious business properties in the area. sHaven. Considering Missouri is almost al- 2nd Santa Fe, N.M.- Like Vancouver, congregation, entries in YellowPages.com 13th Denver, CO – With its newly appoint- ways a solid red state, and Maryland is al- Santa Fe is also a small city with limited re- with “gay” in the business name, and popu- ed gay state supreme court justice, many are ways a solid blue state, one has to wonder sources and limited opportunities. lation within the city limits. taking note that it was only 19 years ago when why gays would relocate to a socially con- 1st Minneapolis, MN – The problem with With these factors, somehow Baltimore the voters of Colorado passed a sweeping servative state that simply doesn’t repre- Minneapolis is the state appears to be un- failed to make the grade, while surprisingly, antigay amendment that allowed discrimina- sent the interest of the gay community. Un- dergoing a political shift, moving it ever so other more conservative cities made the cut. tion. Maryland has several elected officials der that belief, living in Maryland would be closer into the red column. As most people After reviewing the top 15 cities and review- that are openly gay, and hopefully someday by far more attractive than living in Missouri. know, Republican leaning states tend not to ing their justifications for their numerical soon, Maryland will match Colorado and have 9th Seattle, WA – “It’s where The be very accepting of gay rights. placement, I believe Baltimore has compa- an openly gay justice. Stranger hosts its yearly homemade porn After reviewing all 15 cities, The Advo- festival.” Baltimore has more to offer than a cate fails to consider the practicality of the city showcasing a porn festival. cost of living or factoring in the political 8th Washington, DC – Many consider makeup of the state. Although a city may be Baltimore Listed in the Baltimore to be part of Washington because gay friendly, the cost of living, economics of Top 15 Cities for Same Sex Parents of Baltimore’s geographic location and the the city, employment rate, and lack of pro- number of people that commute daily from tections received from the state legislature Baltimore to Washington. Although Wash- can turn a top rated gay friendly city, into The Williams Institute recently released are deprived of the critical safety-net ington does have a larger gay population, a nightmare. The Advocate should include a report listing Baltimore in the top 15 that comes with marriage.” the cost of living makes it almost impracti- more factors when conducting their ratings, metro areas of same-sex couples rais- Using data from a Census Bureau cal for one to live and save for their future. in order to show a better picture of the over- ing children under age 18. These ar- sampling known as the American Com- Under an economic approach, Baltimore is all standard of living. t eas have a population of over 1 million. munity Survey, the research also found Williams Distinguished Scholar Gary that “Black or Latino gay couples are not Gates found that in Baltimore 24.8% of only twice as likely as whites to be rais- same sex couples are currently raising ing children, but also more likely than children under 18. All told, 1,300 same- their white counterparts to be strug- sex couples are raising children in the gling economically.” Baltimore-Towson area. ranked 13th; San Antonio-New Braun- “This report demonstrates what we fels, TX, ranked 1st. have long known. Same-sex couples “Same-sex couples have similar have the same joys as concerns as worries as other couples, like making everyone else,” said Morgan Meneses- ends meet or the possibility of losing a Sheets, Executive Director of Equality job. We want to be there for one another Maryland. “The difference is that gay in good times as well as in tough times,” and lesbian couples and their families added Meneses-Sheets. t

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santly to stem the tide of deaths. The recent opening of the GLBT Histori- San Francisco: Mutant Utopia of the Queers cal Museum on 18th Street is a much-need- ed fulcrum of our collective queer identity. By Nick Vivion from pouring in, from the gays to the hip- ‘You gotta give ’em hope’ The handsome museum facilitates an un- Courtesy of gaytravel.com pies,” she continues. “San Francisco was Harvey Milk was known as the “Mayor derstanding of our history as a group, and San Francisco is regularly recognized as supposed to be the utopia: free drugs, free of the Castro,” and is widely credited with shows those younger folks like myself the one of the most visited cities in the world, food and free love. bringing the gays to the Castro. He saw the oft-unbelievable realities of gay life in de- and equally as often is dubbed the most Eu- Who wouldn’t come here?” Castro’s cheaper rent and better climate cades past. ropean city in America. The Bay when he was living over As I stood in front of the picture of Leon- Area is laid-back, a proponent the hill in Haight-Ashbury, ard Maltovich on the cover of Time magazine of a live-and-let-live ethos that and jumped at the chance in September 1978, I nearly cried. I had never has attracted a population with to open a camera store heard of him, nor had I ever noticed the large equal parts creativity and quirk. right on Castro Street. plaque commemorating him on the corner of It’s the fictional home of Mar- Today, the camera 18th and Castro. He was discharged from the vel’s Mutants, the X-Men and store sits empty awaiting military for being gay, saying: “When I was in Star Trek’s United Federation of the embattled move of the the military they gave me a medal for killing Planets. HRC Store. In its window two men and a discharge for loving one.” It’s also the gayest city in is an image of a group of My visit to the museum was the day be- the world, a veritable Capital of people outside the Castro fore DADT was repealed. the Queers with some estimat- Theatre waving a flag that I had no idea we had been fighting for ing that 30% of the population says “Gay Revolution.” this long. identifies as LGBT. The city, and Above, from the second the Bay Area as a whole, has floor where Milk used to Telephone, telewire, or tell a queer welcomed the weary, the weird live, is a mural of Har- The queer experience is central to and the wacky for more than a vey looking down on the the San Francisco experience, as it is the century. street. On his chest is city’s acceptance – not just tolerance – of painted one of his most queer people of all kinds that really makes Who wouldn’t come here? potent phrases: “You got- it unique. This is not the “diversity” of New The first wave was during ta give ‘em hope.” York, rather a whole-hearted commitment to the Gold Rush of the late 1800s, when broke Visiting the Castro is a must for every queering the world. gold diggers traveled long distances arrived gay person. The Castro is unlike any other Standing outside Hotel Abri near Union in San Francisco. They had no prospects – The utopia remaining gayborhood in contemporary so- Square, I hear the buzz of 4 different lan- and no women. So they made do, and are San Francisco has always attracted ciety. It’s our Mecca, not just because there guages and it strikes me that there are so said to be the ones who invented the Han- dreamers and idealists, beatniks and coun- are a lot of gay people there, but also be- many microcosms in this city, neighbor- ky Code to organize their newfound homo terculturists, those who think that a better cause its meaning is real, its history breath- hoods so distinct they could be in different desires. world is possible. Thus the city has become ing, its impact widespread. cities or even states. San Francisco, at its Post-World War II, soldiers of both gen- a symbol of liberalism, a Mecca for many Harvey Milk first spoke out at the corner geographical core, is queer. ders – who surely got a taste of same-sex and for some a representation on everything of Market and Castro right underneath where It’s not for everyone, but if you are one, forbidden delights – descended on the city that is wrong with America. the Pride flag now billows. He stepped up on you will know the second you set foot in the and began to carve a niche for themselves For me, San Francisco is more than just that box, and he shouted loud. He became City by the Bay, take that first breath of cool, amidst the already-thriving gay scene. Then a cliché of drugged-out hippies, or even of the change, and brought the neighborhood moist air, and look around. It will electrify came a spread in Life magazine in 1964, handkerchiefed homos cruising the streets. – and the nation – with him. you, and like your first true love, you will maliciously declaring San Francisco the Gay It’s got an energy that you can savor, a magi- Murals abound depict the decimation of never be able to shake it. Capital of the nation. While the tone was ac- cal serenity that makes molecules vibrate the AIDS crisis, and how the city’s gay popu- San Francisco gets under your skin, into cusatory, and led to an outcry against the more vigorously. It’s exhilarating. San Fran- lation rallied, protested, and fought inces- your blood and hooks you for life. t profligate homosexuals infesting California, cisco is freedom from judgment, a place it had one unintentional effect. where people are living their lives mindful- “Thousands of gay people poured into ly, yet without much regard to what people California now that they knew where to go,” think. explains Kathy Amendola, owner of Cruisin’ “We recycle 77% of our garbage and the Castro, about the meteoric rise of gay food. We still have that sense of utopia,” San Francisco in the 1960s. “And in 1967, Kathy, tells me without the slightest hint of the summer of love exploded in the Haight. new-age pretense. She, like most San Fran- At the time, CBS had a theory that a drug like ciscans, is serious about her community’s LSD puts you on a higher level of conscious- shared values. ness. They thought that there were so many Which, in this traveler’s book, makes it tens of thousands of people in one place at pretty damn close to a Utopia. A place where one time on such a high level of conscious- anyone is welcomed, that resonates with the ness that it shifted energy.” contribution of every person that has ever “San Francisco could not stop people been there. It’s glorious.

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BALTIMORE OUTLOUD january 28, 2011 • baltimoreoutloud.com q 27 affair as it was in the past at the Washing- ton Plaza. In past years it was just judges, contestants, the press, and assorted VIP’s. There was food and my good friend open Leather bar was also there. It was a great chance Line to speak to all the judges and contestants Rodney Burger in a small intimate setting before the busy weekend got started. This year the event was open to every- one; there was no food, a cash bar, and it seemed that everyone basically scattered Mr. Pittsburgh after the formal introductions and contestant number draw. One contestant even com- Leather mented it to me that it was the first “meet and greet” where he did not have much of Fetish Sashed a chance to talk to the judges. (There was also a bad sound system that thank God was corrected before the contest.) MAL 2011 Saturday night brought my favorite event of the year: “Leather Cocktails.” It was held MLK Weekend was a big weekend for Pitts- in the Hyatt’s main ballroom and as always I burgh. Less then twenty-four hours after the was not disappointed. There was wonderful Pittsburgh Steelers won over the Baltimore food, open bar, and a parade of the colors Ravens in the playoffs, Mr. Pittsburgh Leath- of the many leather club representatives in Caption: L-R: First Sargent (1st runner up), “D” (MAL winner), and Frank King (2nd runner up) er Fetish 2011 who goes by “D” was selected attendance. It was the party of the season. over six other contestants as Mr. Mid-Atlan- This is the formal leather event of the week- tic Leather 2011 at the annual Mid-Atlantic end, but there are always a few who still sponsored by the Three Rivers Leather Club stage at IML with their current titles. It will be Leather Weekend in Washington, D.C. think “formal leather” means that you wear and the Steel City Bondage Club) “D.” interesting to see.) The Mid-Atlantic Leather Contest started the black jockstrap with a tie! Later in the All contestants competed in interview After the contest I headed over to Mr. in 1985 and this year the Centaur Motorcy- evening I enjoyed the MAL Bar Crawl Shuttle (earlier in the weekend), bar wear, physique Henry’s on Capitol Hill for dinner with three cle Club took a big leap from the Washing- Bus. I hit the Boot Black Brigade’s Benefit (jock), formal leather, and provided an an- hot leather titleholders. Mr. Henry’s pub is an ton Plaza Hotel with 360 rooms to the much at the Green Lantern and the D.C. Eagle for swer to a question presented to them by old favorite that has been there forever. The larger Hyatt Regency a Bar Night with Po- the judges. These were fun questions that cute waiter exclaimed, “I wish every week- on Capitol Hill with 800 The cute waiter tomac, M.C. I had a ranged from describing an office supply fe- end was leather weekend!” I told him that at rooms. When I spoke blast at both. tish to explaining if being searched by a TSA my house it is! to one of the Centaurs exclaimed, “I wish After the MAL screener counted as getting to first base. MAL Weekend ended with the popular last year about this every weekend was Brunch Sunday After a very enjoyable afternoon which Reaction Dance at the 9:30 Club. The DJ change he expressed morning it was time also included entertainment by comedy was Susan Morabito with lighting by Guy concern about being leather weekend!” I for the main event: team (and real life partners) Dick Cohen and Smith of Atlantis Cruises and New York’s able pull off MAL in told him that at my the Mr. Mid-Atlantic Duane Tragis the 2nd Runner-up to MAL Black Party. It was high energy and fabulous! a much larger venue Leather 2011 Con- was Frank King, 1st Runner-up to MAL 2011 The Centaurs have once again put on in this economy. For house it is! test. This year’s was “1st Sgt” and on his way to the Interna- a fantastic Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend. I many years the Wash- judges were Interna- tional Mr. Leather 2011 Contest as Mr. Mid- bet even a few wheat growers sowed some ington Plaza was 100% sold out turning the tional Mr. Leather 2010 Tyler McCormick, Atlantic Leather 2011 will be “D.” (It is also wild oats. I am already looking forward to hotel into one big leather bar. How would it International Ms. Leather 2010 Mollena my understanding that some of the other next year. See you at the Capitol Hill Hyatt work this year if leather folk had to share a Williams, IML Coordinator R. J. Chaffin, MAL contestants may also be hitting the on MLK Weekend 2012. t hotel with families visiting our Nation’s Capi- Past President of Utica Tri’s M.C. of Uti- tal? I am happy to report that it worked out ca, NY. Ron Gurney, 1st Runner-up to Mr. just fine. Leather Europe 1985 and original member Although the Centaurs had to share the Germany’s Frankfurter Leder Club Ray Hyatt with two other groups, it sure appeared Lamb, Metro Weekly Publisher Randy that MAL had taken over the whole hotel. In Shulman, and Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather fact, it was my understanding that one of the 2010 Matt Bamford. groups was the Wheat Growers Associa- The seven men competing for MAL tion. I was hoping that they would not think 2011 were Mr. Connecticut Leather 2011 that the FFA Club was the Future Farmers of Tim White, 1st Runner-up the Mr. Maryland America- because at MAL it is not. Leather 2011 Brian Harrison, Mr. Double L There were a few other changes this Leather 2010 Frank King, Mr. P. W. ‘s Leath- year including a $10 admission day pass for er 2011 (and 2nd Runner-up to Mr. Mary- the Leather Exhibit Hall for those who did land Leather 2011) Theo Storm, Mr. SECC not have weekend packages. It sure didn’t Leather 2011 Sir Larry, 1st Runner-up to Mr. seem to hurt attendance. I did miss not hav- Ramrod Leather 2011 “ 1st Sgt.” and Mr. ing the Opening Reception as a small VIP Pittsburgh Leather Fetish 2011 (a new title

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