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County SPECIAL REPORT: pursues DAHMER, benefits DEATH & By Louis Weisberg ented employees in the mar- THE MPD: Staff writer ketplace.” Milwaukee County Aurora Health Care, the supervisors have launched state’s largest employer a renewed push to extend with 31,000 workers in the health insurance benefits to Milwaukee area, has offered 20 YEARS the same-sex partners of domestic partner benefits county workers. since 2005. Six of the 10 Seven supervisors, joined Fortune 500 employers in by representatives from Milwaukee also offer such LATER public, private and religious benefits. groups, formally announced Dwight Morgan, senior the effort at Aurora St. Luke’s vice president of human Medical Center on July 7. resources, told report- PaGE 6 They described the issue as ers that Aurora’s domestic one of smart business and partner plan “has worked basic fairness. remarkably well” and had no “This is a pro-business “appreciable impact” on the move, and we’re taking a page company’s bottom line. He out of the book of some said the cost represents less of the largest private-sector than 1 percent of Aurora’s employers in Milwaukee,” employee benefit expendi- said Supervisor Marina tures. Dimitrijevic. “They use this Morgan said the benefits tool to recruit the most tal- help Aurora attract employ- ees from a larger pool of talent, which makes the com- pany stronger. “It’s a good This business decision, but greater than that, it’s the right thing issue to do,” he said. inside and online at Dimitrijevic said the issue wisconsingazette.com of fairness sometimes gets lost in discussions about News partner benefits. She said it’s WiGWAG ����������������������2 unfair to expect gay and les- Regional Gaze ���������������4 bian employees to do the National Gaze ������������ 10 same work as their hetero- Editorial ����������������������� 14 sexual counterparts without Faith Gaze ������������������� 16 receiving the same work- place benefits. Features “I want to stop people WiGOUT �������������������� 21 from this obsession about Art Gaze ��������������������� 22 the numbers,” Dimitrijevic PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS Theater ������������������������ 24 BENEFITS page 7 Music ���������������������������� 28 On the Town �������������� 32 feds admit anti-gay bias in marriage law PaGE 10 2 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 3 LGBT news with a twist WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg

vintage gop up on everyone else’s the funeral Mass to be held reotypes at a school named for U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, gaydar, we figure he at the church and even left “equality.” who’s come under fire for might want to be it a large sum of money in his his efforts to end the current on the real Gaydar!” will. But Sanfilippo’s partner of 28 Kissed a man Medicare system and turn it a rep at Gaydar head- years and his family were notified Joan Parker is facing a mis- over to for-profit insurance com- quarters blogged. at the last minute that the church demeanor assault charge and a panies, was caught sipping two canceled the funeral due to the court date for kissing a Bible- $350 bottles of Pinot Noir at Cuomo’s clout deceased’s sexual orientation. waving preacher at Raleigh’s a swank Capitol Hill eatery. It Take note, candidates and poli- LGBT Pride celebration in June. was an embarrassing moment for ticians: New York Gov. Andrew finger LeNGTH Parker, 74, said she heard Edward Ryan, who’s leading the charge in Cuomo’s poll numbers soared Penis length cannot be deter- Belcher yelling and thought he Congress against White House after he signed marriage equal- mined by the size of hands or needed some comfort, so she efforts to reduce tax cuts for peo- ity legislation in late June. The feet – those and other supposed kissed him on the cheek. He ple earning over $1 million a year. Democrat had made legalizing indicators have been discredited didn’t turn the other cheek; he same-sex marriage a cornerstone for years. But now a team of notified police. gaYdar woes of his first-year agenda in the Korean researchers has produced Gaydar, an international gay governor’s office. Cuomo’s over- what seems to be a more reliable Bigots dating website that offers mem- all approval rating is 64 percent. guide: the ratio of the length of a in training bers “what you want, when Among Republicans, it was 53 man’s index finger to that of his The FBI confirmed in late June the doctor you want it,” is offering Marcus percent and among Catholics, 62 ring finger. The lower that ratio, that members of the anti-gay will see you now Bachmann a complimentary life- percent. the longer the penis may be, the Westboro Baptist Church led by A Los Angeles man claiming time membership. Bachmann, a researchers wrote in the Asian the Rev. Fred Phelps participated to be “the world’s first gay male “Christian counselor” who tries No gay corpses Journal of Andrology. in law enforcement training pro- naked therapist-in-training” is to turn gay people straight, has A church in the Roman grams at Quantico and Manassas. accepting clients – both in person come under increasing ridicule Catholic Diocese of San Diego Egalia = equality A bureau spokesman said the and via webcam. Randy Hastings on the Web for his overtly effemi- denied funeral services to a gay The Egalia preschool in church members, who set up (pictured) says in a world where nate mannerisms. His wife, U.S. man. Local businessman John Stockholm is avoiding “him” or demonstrations at venues across Internet porn is ubiquitous, he Rep. Michele Bachmann, has made Sanfilippo had attended Our Lady “her” and referring to students the country under “God hates hopes to help clients learn self- opposition to LGBT equality a of the Rosary Catholic Church as “friends” rather than “boys fags” banners, were invited to control in order to avoid “arousal cornerstone of her GOP presi- in Little Italy for years before he and girls,” the AP reports. The the sessions so law enforcement frenzy” by arousing them with his dential campaign. died recently from emphysema. effort is to promote gender officers could learn how to better buff body during therapy sessions. “Marcus Bachmann is popping Friends said Sanfilippo planned for equality and avoid sexual ste- deal with protesters. Elected officials take note. 4 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 5

Got news? Tell us REGIONAL GAzE [email protected]. Outwords Books celebrates 18 years By Peggy Schulz staff and respect their rec- Similar to Outwords, Boswell Szatmary says another key Packers’ Clay Sporting News Player of the Contributing writer ommendations. Books, 2559 N. Downer Ave., factor in his store’s survival Matthew to Year. “There are too many REGIONAL Briefs While other gay book- Besides Szatmary, Milwaukee, is an independent, has been the growth of LGBT chair AIDS Walk lives at stake for any of us stores around the country Outwords has only three single location bookstore. authors and titles. A variety Green Bay Packers line- to ignore the damage and have gone the way of the dino- employees. That means “I think we’ve kept very of publishers who started backer Clay Matthews was the heartache that HIV has Wisconsin. The state’s larg- has ever seen,” said ARCW saur, Outwords Books, Gifts & everyone on staff is well lean,” Goldin says. “We work online have expanded into named honorary chair brought to millions of people est AIDS fundraiser, the president and CEO Doug Coffee, 2710 N. Murray Ave., versed in all the genres of as much as we can with print books, and they’re now of the 2011 AIDS Walk from all walks of life, includ- event has raised more than Nelson. “We are grateful he Milwaukee, has managed to books carried by the store. the community. We’re very focused on gay and lesbian Wisconsin. ing myself.” $10 million over 21 years. is on our team. He will bring survive. That gives Wisconsin And the staff is well known relationship-oriented.” titles. “There’s a lot more “I’m proud to take a AIDS Walk, which this “On Sundays, Clay great energy and get great a distinction that not even San – and liked – by customers. Goldin, who has worked variety in the titles available stand and fight back against year is scheduled for Matthews takes on the tough- results as we raise funds for Francisco’s Castro district can In Outwords’ case, small in retail bookselling for 25 in 2011 even than five years the AIDS epidemic,” said Oct. 1 at the Summerfest est players in the NFL. Now the fight against AIDS at the boast. The Castro’s last gay has proven to be a virtue. years, says it’s important to ago,” Szatmary says. Matthews, a Super Bowl grounds, raises money for he’s taking on one of the AIDS Walk.” bookstore, A Different Light, Still, the growth of online acknowledge that people Ironically, as more and champion who was named AIDS Resource Center of toughest epidemics the world There are 6,364 people closed its doors in April. book sales via Amazon today can buy books any- more large LGBT stores known to be living with HIV On July 9, Outwords cel- and other sites has had an where. So booksellers have have gone under nationwide, in Wisconsin, more than at ebrated its 18th anniversary impact on Outwords’ sales. to work hard to keep people including some with multiple Providing the best care any other time in the 30-year with an afternoon reception E-readers also have taken a coming back. Boswell Books locations, some single stores Personal & Business history of the AIDS epidemic. and author program featur- share of the market. has an active calendar of like Outwords have survived. for your best friend! In addition, there are an ing a quartet of prominent But Outwords continues author readings and other Szatmary says there was a   estimated 1,600 people in lesbian authors, including C.P. to benefit from customers events to attract customers failed effort some years ago Bankruptcy Wisconsin who have HIV, but Rowlands, Anne Laughlin, who make “regular pilgrim- to the store. to create a collaborative do not know it because they PHOTO: COURTESY Martha Miller and Chris ages,” as Szatmary calls them, P hoto : J oel B uchanan “You have to zig and zag, relationship among nation’s     have not been tested. The Packers’ Clay Matthews is honorary chair of Painter. Store owner Carl from Green Bay, Madison and Out lesbian authors Martha Miller, CP Rowlands, be willing to make changes, LGBT bookstores. But some     For more information the 2011 AIDS Walk Wisconsin. Szatmary attributes his store’s other cities. Chris Paynter and Anne Laughlin read from their regroup and make mistakes,” of the largest stores rejected about AIDS Walk Wisconsin nearly two decades of survival Outwords Books also has works at a July 9 reception at Outwords Books. Goldin says. the idea. or to register, go to www. to a combination of faithful succeeded by meeting chang- Like Goldin, Szatmary “There was a lot of aidswalkwis.org. many of the rights that from someone who saw the customers and low overhead. ing customer demands over changed,” Szatmary says. small bar along the north works hard to stay connect- balking done by the folks accompany traditional mar- video on YouTube. That led “We’re really depending the years. In addition to books and wall of the store. Free wi-fi ed with his customers. In at A Different Light and GSAFE seeks riage, including the right to them to 24-year-old Darren on longtime regular custom- “We opened up almost 18 magazines, the store now also is available. addition to author events, he Lambda Rising, for example,” 535 Southing Grange director inherit a partner’s property. Hayes, of Hammond, Ind., who ers who want … a store years ago very much a tra- carries greeting cards, CDs, Daniel Goldin, owner of produces a quarterly news- Szatmary says. “The thought Gay Straight Alliance for Hundreds of couples was arrested for aggravated like this to survive,” he says. ditional, small, independent DVDs, and a fairly wide selec- Boswell Books, says he can letter as well as a monthly was, ‘We’re doing well, we Cottage Grove, WI 53527 (608) 839-5327 • deergrovevet.com Safe Schools is seeking a around Illinois were in line battery and ordered held in Customers keep coming book store. Not a whole tion of Pride items, including relate to the challenges that e-mail alert called “OutFlash.” don’t need you,’ apparently.”  director of administration at county offices early in the lieu of $700,000 bond. back, he adds, because they lot else. As we’ve grown, T-shirts. Coffee and other Szatmary faces in trying to The store hosts two monthly Both of those businesses A Full Service Small Animal Clinic and development with a suc- morning on June 1, the first Published reports indicate get to know the people on people’s expectations have beverages are served at a maintain a viable operation. book groups. are now shuttered. Let Us Help You cessful background in attract- day the law went into effect. an anti-gay slur led to the Make A Fresh  ing and sustaining public and Equality Illinois says 83 confrontation. Anyone can sell private funding from individu- of the state’s 102 counties Police said they’re still Financial Start! als, foundations/corporations, reported issuing at least one looking for several other WELCOME TO A NEW KIND OF HIV PHARMACY. you insurance. and events. or more licenses. 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C O M | July 14, 2011 7 DAHMER continued on a commission that meets munity. tion of the underlying crime is the closeted culture of this “on a fairly regular basis ... Experts say the stick- – the assault, for instance. Dahmer case changed police relations city. This is a lot of people’s to talk about hate crimes or ing point is Wisconsin’s hate On March 10, the U.S. hometowns, and that can make other issues of discrimination crime law, which is written in Department of Justice By Louis Weisberg of liaisons between the police them uncomfortable being out regarding some of the differ- a way that makes prosecution held a hate crime summit Staff writer department and various con- here. There’s also a lot of inter- ent populations within the very difficult. in Milwaukee that brought On July 22, 1991, a terrified stituencies. In the beginning, nalized homophobia.” city,” she says. The law provides prosecu- local law enforcement and man wearing a handcuff waved Hollander says, the training Hoerig says the difference “I really think there is a tors with a tool to increase prosecutorial offices together down a Milwaukee police car provided to recruits was between being a gay officer lot of responsiveness among criminal penalties for crimes to increase awareness about and led two officers to the “sort of impressionistic as with the MPD today is dra- elected officials and the city such as assault and vandalism hate crimes in general and Oxford Apartments, 924 N. opposed to scientific or evi- matically different from when and county employees on that are motivated by the how to handle them. Major 25th St. dence-based.” Communities she joined the force. Today, hate crimes and acts of dis- victim’s sexual orientation or speakers at the event focused Tracy Edwards said a had to provide the training she’s not only out on the job crimination,” Cage says. other specified characteris- on issues related to anti- “weird dude” in Apt. 213 out of their own resources, but warmly supported by her Today the department spe- tics, including race, religion, LGBT hate crimes, including had drugged him and tried Hollander says. That was dif- colleagues. cifically recruits gay men and gender and national origin. Sheriff David O’Malley, who to force him with a butch- ficult for the gay community, “When my partner was ill, lesbians. Sensitivity training mandatory arrest situation,” have been at the forefront in But in order to prove preju- was the lead investigator er knife into the bedroom, which was smaller, less orga- everyone went out of their about LGBT issues, which was Hoerig says. obtaining such benefits, the dice is the motive underlying in the murder of Matthew where pictures of mangled nized and had fewer resources way to help me have the once offered only to recruits That was not the situation Milwaukee Police Association a given crime, there must be Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming, bodies adorned the wall and a than other minority groups. opportunity to be with her and couched in general terms, 20 years ago when police has never requested them for irrefutable evidence – such and Dennis Shepard, Matthew pungent stench seeped from In 2000, Norquist appoint- and to be supportive,” she is now ongoing and specific. officers returned Konarak its members. as credible witnesses who Shepard’s father. a large blue barrel. ed out gay businessman says. “Management is very, “It’s not just getting up Sinthasomphone to the hands A more subtle difference overhear an attacker hurling Hoerig says two months Edwards said he had Leonard Sobczak to serve very accepting and really non- and talking about being toler- of Dahmer. in treatment came last year anti-gay slurs while commit- ago she distributed 500 book- punched the man in the face, on the Milwaukee Fire and discriminatory. It’s helped a lot ant,” Hoerig says. “It’s specific But although the relation- when Hoerig was named the ting a battery. lets throughout the Milwaukee kicked him in the stomach Police Commission, a citizen that more law-enforcement now about what we do on ship between the LGBT com- official LGBT liaison to the Milwaukee Chief Deputy Police Department “about and escaped into the street. committee that oversees people have family members the job as law enforcement. munity and law enforcement police department. There was District Attorney Kent Lovern what is a hate crime and how What police found inside operations of the two depart- who have come out now. I Now we talk about diversity is vastly improved, it’s less no accompanying fanfare – or and Dane County District to investigate it.” Jeffrey Dahmer’s apartment ments on behalf of the public. think it’s still tougher for men in situational ways involving than ideal. “The disparities of even a simple announcement Attorney Ismael Ozanne say Hoerig says the depart- stunned the world: a human (Sobczak is CEO and principal on the force, but it’s not like juveniles, domestic violence our treatment and those that to the press – about her such cases are rare. Even ment plans to devote more head on a refrigerator shelf, of WiG Publishing, LLC, which 1991 when you didn’t have and homicide.” other populations get have appointment. when they do occur, victims attention to the problem in human meat in the freezer, owns Wisconsin Gazette.) any openly gay men at all in Hoerig says officers today been reduced,” Hollander can be reluctant to seek hate the future. severed hands and a penis in Sobczak served until 2008 the department.” are careful not to inadver- says. “We’ve sort of achieved hate crimes crime charges, because they a stockpot. Dahmer was con- and chaired the commission tently out juveniles to their the same level as other peo- The continuing strain fear being targeted again by victed of killing 15 young men for several years. He led the Fewer parents or guardians. They’re ple who are unsatisfied with in relations between law perpetrators who share the and boys from 1978 to 1991. job search that resulted in the disparities also familiar with the dynam- the level of treatment they’re enforcement and the LGBT same bias as their attackers, HISTORY The details that emerged at PHOTO: AP/Dav e S chlabow s k e hiring of former Milwaukee Twenty years after Dahmer, ics of same-sex domestic vio- getting.” community is most visible Lovern says. LESSON his trial are among the most The Rev. Jesse Jackson escorts Shirley Hughes along 25th Street in Milwaukee on Aug. 7, 1991, Fire Chief Doug Holton and the LGBT community has a lence. Twenty years ago, police One lingering disparity is when it comes to hate crimes. Both district attorneys say WiG columnist heinous ever heard in a court. as he leads hundreds of supporters in a march from the apartment building of Jeffrey Dahmer to current Milwaukee Police good working relationship would have considered a that the police and fire depart- There has never been a pros- there are occasionally cases Jamakaya has archived The Dahmer case St. Luke’s Emmanuel Baptist Church. The march was in support of the families of the victims whose Chief Ed Flynn. with both law enforcement physical conflict between two ments are the only branches ecution of an anti-LGBT hate in which hate appears to be several of her award- also threw a spotlight on bodies were found in Dahmer’s apartment on July 22. Not long after joining the and the district attorney’s male partners to be nothing of city government that do crime in Milwaukee, a situa- a motive, but trying to prove winning 1992 stories homophobia and racism commission, Sobczak learned office, says Milwaukee LGBT more than a couple of guys not extend employment ben- tion that activists find trou- it in court would jeopardize about the Jeffrey in the Milwaukee Police making homophobic jokes bars, you always had to know reports filed by the families mistreating minorities and of a police department super- Community Center execu- duking it out. But now “they efits to the same-sex part- bling in the immediate wake their likelihood of obtain- Dahmer killings at Department. The most glar- and talking about getting the exit plan in case other offi- of young men of color, many discriminating by selective visor who was harassing a tive director Maggi Cage. She understand there can be an ners of gay and lesbian work- of crimes against victims who ing any conviction at all. So www.jamakaya.com. ing example was the story of “deloused” after coming into cers showed up,” Hoerig says. of them gay, had been ignored. enforcement of the law. gay officer over his sexual represents the community unequal aggressor and it’s a ers. Although other unions are members of the com- instead they go for a convic- Konerak Sinthasomphone, a contact with gays. “I remember going to Fannies Bereaved family members In addition to assessing the orientation. With the sup- 14-year-old Laotian boy. Such revelations and the and always worrying about agonized over whether their state of police-community port of his fellow commis- Two women called 911 accompanying outrage from how I was going to get out loved ones would have still relations, the commission sioners, Sobczak convened after seeing the child running the city’s LGBT and other the back way. You were always been alive if police had noticed developed recommendations hearings to determine the Partner benefits could go to full county board by July 28 naked and bleeding down a minority communities – worried that other people the pattern of disappearances to address the problems that scope of the problem within BENEFITS from page 1 the 3,500 City of Milwaukee ing Walker’s domestic part- County Executive Chris benefits, they would have to residence, such as a lease street, with Dahmer in pur- Dahmer was white, most of from the department would and investigated them. it uncovered. Many of those the department. The resulting said. “If anything, we should employees eligible for the ner veto two years ago after Abele strongly supports the be at least 18 years old, share or mortgage signed by both suit. The killer told respond- his victims were not – roiled come in to do a bar check.” In response to these con- have since been implemented. report, called “The Sobczak be obsessed about equal- plan use it, according to Supervisor Lynne De Bruin measure. a common residence and not partners, would also be nec- ing officers that the boy, who the MPD and led to changes Despite the fear of dis- cerns, Milwaukee Mayor Hollander says it’s ironic Commission Report,” includ- ity. I think people should city officials. All city work- changed her original “yes” The measure could be be related any closer than essary. was drugged and mumbling in departmental policy and covery, Hoerig says she wit- Mayor John O. Norquist that in the years prior to ed protocols for dealing with be focused on the fact that ers are eligible except for vote on the issue. This time referred to the full county second cousins. In addition to Dimitrijevic incoherently, was his drunk- training. nessed no overt evidence of appointed a nine-member Dahmer, the LGBT com- discriminatory behavior in we’ve been treating some of those employed by the police around she’s listed as a co- board as early as July 28. Unmarried opposite-sex and De Bruin, the other en 19-year-old boyfriend. But 20 years later, how anti-gay harassment on the commission to hold hear- munity had tried to remain the department. our employees unequally.” and fire departments, whose sponsor of the resolution. Under the proposed ben- couples would also qualify if co-sponsors are Gerry Dahmer apologized and said much have things really force. She heard anecdotally ings on police-community off law-enforcement’s radar After the protocol was In 2009, a measure calling unions have never sought the The resolution has nine efit plan, same-sex couples they provided a signed affida- Broderick, Eyon Biddle, Peggy the two were having a lovers’ changed? about male officers being the relations. Gary Hollander, an in order to avoid the kind implemented, more officers on county government to benefits. co-sponsors, Dimitrijevic would have to register with vit saying they meet the age, Romo West, Jason Haas, quarrel. object of gay gossip, but says out gay man who’s now the of police harassment that came out on the job. investigate the cost of pro- The county board fell said. Ten votes are need- the county clerk as domestic residence and blood rela- Nikiya Harris, John Weishan The officers escorted ‘Class of she was never ostracized. As executive director of Diverse had been common in the “When I got there, the viding domestic partner ben- one vote short of overrid- ed for passage. Milwaukee partners. To qualify for the tive rules. Proof of a shared Jr. and Willie Johnson Jr. Sinthasomphone back to Apt. Dahmer’ a woman and a mother of and Resilient, served on the past. “If you think about the word ‘gay’ was whispered efits passed the 19-member 213 without checking his MPD deputy inspector three, Hoerig says she felt commission. Dahmer case, it was not that under your breath, with county board with 13 votes. ID or running a background Mary Hoerig was a mem- somewhat shielded. “We had hearings that we were drawing additional squirming by those within But former County Executive ASK ABOUT OUR LAPTOP • Virus Removal check on Dahmer. If they had, ber of what is known as the “There’s another standard were largely in communities attention, but we weren’t earshot,” Sobczak says. “By Scott Walker vetoed it, claim- • Speed Up Your System they would have discovered “class of Dahmer,” the group for gay men,” she says. of color and also hearings drawing the attention we the time I left the commis- ing the measure would cost TRADE-IN/TRADE-UP SPECIAL! that Dahmer was a registered of recruits who graduated As Hoerig was settling that were heavily attended needed,” Hollander says. “In sion, people were talking taxpayers $4 million – a • Power Supply Problems sex offender who’d served from the Milwaukee Police into her new career in law by gay and lesbian people,” the decades prior, the chief openly about gay issues. There figure that was vigorously time in prison for molesting Department Academy in July enforcement, the details of Hollander says. “We inter- complaints from gay people was a lot more respect for disputed by experts familiar • Data Backup Sinthasomphone’s brother. 1991. Today she’s an out les- Dahmer’s killing spree were viewed the police chief and were about getting harassed gay people.” with the issue. Despite the stench emanat- bian who serves as the official making worldwide headlines. various members of the staff, by police. But this showed But Sobczak was disappoint- County officials estimate • Laptop Damage Repair ing from the apartment’s bed- liaison to the LGBT com- They were also leading to and we got reports on train- that we weren’t getting ser- ed when his efforts to create it will cost about $700,000 room, where the remains of munity. Her longtime partner a growing public awareness ing in the academy and did vice, we weren’t getting pro- an LGBT police officers asso- to offer the benefits based www.202pcrepair.com • Custom System Builds 17-year-old Clarence McKee also serves on the force. that homophobia and racism tours of different precincts.” tected.” ciation, modeled after one in on the experience of other • Authorized Manhattan Reseller lay decomposing, police left But Hoerig began her law- at MPD had created glaring The commission’s work Among the recommenda- Chicago, failed to gain traction. companies and government 1625 E. Irving St. (behind Comet Cafe) Sinthasomphone in Dahmer’s enforcement career in the disparities between the level went on for about a year. tions developed by the com- “There was never the criti- entities that offer them. • New & Used Laptops/Desktops hands. It was later revealed in closet. There were no officers of service police provided to In the end, it produced a mission were the implementa- cal mass of people willing to The City of Milwaukee 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Mon. thru Fri. • Noon – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. police transcripts that while out on the job in those days, straight white citizens versus landmark report condemn- tion of police sensitivity train- participate to keep it going,” he pays about $252,000 a year Dahmer was killing the boy, she says. their non-white and LGBT ing Milwaukee police for dis- ing about LGBT and minority says. “I believe that the problem for its domestic partner ben- the responding officers were “If you went to the (gay) counterparts. Missing person missing citizens’ complaints, issues and the appointment DAHMER next page efit plan. Only about 30 of 24 HOUR TURNAROUND AVAILABLE – (414) 431-0025 8 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 9 TIMELINE 2037 N. 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Lambda Legal, main- as a family and certainty in The report from officials physical attacks and verbal taining that equality shouldn’t Lincoln legal status. in the U.S. Education and acceptable. slurs – “fag,” “queer,” “fruity.” stop at the Lincoln Tunnel – “New Jersey’s same-sex Justice departments focused He became afraid to use filed the case just days after Tunnel. couples have been stuck in on Tehachapi Unified School the rest room or to change neighboring New York State a limbo caused by the confu- District, Jacobsen Middle clothes in the locker room. passed legislation allowing sion and indignity of living School and the harassment Investigators found that same-sex couples to marry with an inferior status,” said 13-year-old Seth Walsh faced American Civil Liberties the district disciplined one beginning July 24. Lamba legal director Hayley before he killed himself last Union filed a federal com- student, but that the school New Jersey lawmakers Steven Goldstein of Garden Gorenberg. September. plaint alleging a violation of principal and vice principal passed civil union legislation State Equality, a statewide The plaintiffs in Lambda’s The 2010-11 school year her son’s civil rights. repeatedly ignored a number four years ago in response to LGBT civil rights group. case include Garden State began with a series of unre- Responding, federal inves- of complaints from Seth and a 2006 state Supreme Court “Since civil unions became Equality, which has about lated suicides by young boys, tigators interviewed school his mother. ruling. The ruling instructed law in New Jersey, Garden 82,000 members. all of them bullied because administrators, teachers and The vice principal the Legislature to extend State Equality has received Two years ago, marriage they were gay or perceived about 75 students. They con- explained, after one com- P hoto : C ourtesy AC L U same-sex couples the same reports from a multitude equality advocates came to be gay. Seth Walsh hung cluded, “Sexual and gender- plaint, “that in a perfect It Gets Better founder Dan Savage, Wendy Walsh, Shawn Walsh and protections and benefits as of civil union couples who close to enacting a bill in himself from a tree in his based acts of verbal and world, the student would James Gilliam of the ACLU. The ACLU represented Wendy Walsh in filing married heterosexual cou- have told us their employers New Jersey. The measure family’s backyard two weeks physical aggression, intimida- be treated equally, but that a complaint after her son Seth committed suicide last fall. ples. refuse to provide equal rights had momentum through after he started eighth-grade tion and hostility directed students were at a difficult Lambda, in the brief filed and benefits the civil union 2009, but fell short in 2010 at Jacobsen Middle School toward the student – par- age and he could not change have been actively communi- instead engaged in passive, plaint requires the school in late June, said New Jersey’s law mandates. It’s time for as Republican Gov. Chris in the Tehachapi moun- ticularly in light of their cruel, attitudes originating in the cating to students the impor- incomplete action or inac- district to form an adviso- civil unions law did not – and the courts to fix this mess Christie took office. tain region southeast of relentless and inescapable students’ homes.” tance of treating the student tion, creating for some stu- ry committee to deal with cannot – resolve the inequi- and give full marriage equal- Seven other states have Bakersfield. nature, in conjunction with The investigators, citing with respect and of inter- dents the perception that the harassment, to revise school ties. ity to New Jersey’s same-sex civil unions legislation, while After her son’s death, the student’s young and vul- other similar incidents, wrote, vening on his behalf when harassment was acceptable.” policies and to implement a “By now, everybody in couples and their children.” six states and the District Wendy Walsh and the nerable age – were clearly “When administrators should others did not do so, they A settlement in the com- training program. New Jersey knows that civil Lambda, in its brief, argued of Columbia have marriage unions don’t work,” said that without marriage equal- equality laws. The most fabulous summer party of the year!

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ON THE RECORD Dahmer madness still echoes { Editorial } When Milwaukee police cal personnel, media reps and slapping painted hands on the arrested Jeffrey Dahmer late all but one juror were white. police administration build- “You know the world is skewed on July 22, 1991, the revela- The victims’ families who ing while chanting, “Blood on when people get away with murder- tion of his crimes hit like a Opinion came every day were mostly Your Hands!” A very moving ing children, but we can’t get gay shock wave, especially in the Jamakaya African American, Latino and vigil was held in memory of Prosser must go marriage legalized in the state of city’s gay community. Laotian. the victims in Juneau Park. California.” I covered the story for that should have alerted Homophobic reaction A Blue Ribbon Commission Justice David Prosser is too emotionally troubled to remain on the – A tweet from Miley Cyrus following Wisconsin Light and national them to suspicious behavior. involved crank calls, threaten- on Police-Community Rela- Wisconsin Supreme Court. His behavior on the job would have resulted in the Casey Anthony verdict in Florida gay papers from July 1991 The most notorious incident ing letters and hate crimes tions recommended policing dismissal from any ordinary workplace, and the state’s highest court demands through Dahmer’s trial, which was the return of 14-year against gay people and reforms. The persistence of a higher – not lower – standard of conduct. “I always said I wanted to have children. And as I ended in February 1992. My old Konerak Sinthasomphone groups, blaming “you per- policing problems has led to He must resign. got a little bit older, Richard, who I live with – we’ve reporting encompassed sto- into the hands of Dahmer by verts” for Dahmer. WISN-TV additional investigations since Prosser should have been disqualified from the bench last fall, when he been together 24 years – did not want children. ries about Dahmer, the victims police officers Joseph Gabrish aired an exploitive “sweeps that time. Police Chief Ed made a campaign promise to support Gov. Scott Walker’s right-wing agenda And so I decided not to have children. But if I have and the trial, as well as police and John Balcerzak, despite week” series called “Flirting Flynn would have everyone if voters retained him. It’s unethical and highly unusual for judges to make children, no one will know about it until the child is negligence, racism in the LGBT the pleadings of citizens con- with Danger” that purveyed believe that the belated arrest campaign pledges to uphold laws if they’re elected, especially laws they’ve born. And no one will ever see the child, because I and wider community, and the cerned for his welfare. Dahmer false stereotypes about gays of Walter E. Ellis in the killings never seen. certainly wouldn’t use it as a press tool.” intense wave of homophobic killed the boy. Konerak’s family and blamed victims. of seven north side women Prosser made good on his promise when he voted to uphold the gover- – Fashion icon and film director Tom Ford reaction that followed the got a settlement from the city. When a mild set of (five of them found within nor’s controversial union-busting bill earlier this year. crimes. To read some of the Balcerzak was reinstated and reforms regarding services blocks of the killer’s home) But of even greater concern is Prosser’s temperamental unsuitability for the “The issue to worry about is that this disease Dahmer case stories, go to headed the police union for for gay teens came before the was a triumph of police work. court. That became evident last fall when it was widely reported he’d called of men having sex with men has unfortunately www.jamakaya.com. several years. Milwaukee School Board that But, in fact, it was a muddled Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson a “total bitch” and threatened to “destroy arrived in India, too. This is completely unnatural Dahmer’s Milwaukee vic- During the months when fall, up to a thousand alleged disgrace. The recent incident her.” and shouldn’t happen, but is there.” tims were mostly men of young men were disappear- Christians, organized by TV in Riverwest, in which victims Prosser blamed his behavior on provocation from Abrahamson and Justice – Indian health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad address- color, ages 14 to 36. We ing, Milwaukee police were preacher Vic Eliason, packed a got the heave-ho from police Ann Walsh Bradley. The editorial board of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel was ing an HIV/AIDS conference know that at least two were busy raiding strip shows at school board meeting, hurling along with their attackers, is among those who did voters a disservice by accepting this as a reasonable estranged from their families gay bars, rousting and harass- abuse at proponents. Signs not encouraging either. excuse. “I do have a problem assuming, based upon man- due to their homosexuality ing patrons, rather than cited Dahmer as “the logical Beyond that, the contin- Now Prosser is blaming Bradley for accusations that he put her in a choke- nerisms, that he’s gay or bi. As an LGBT activist (one was active in Gay Youth looking for missing persons. consequence of homosexu- ued economic stagnation hold. He does not deny the charge, but says she brought it on herself by I constantly fight against stereotype-based labels, Milwaukee), but in five other My interviews with African- ality.” and hyper-segregation of approaching him with her fists in the air. He’s indicated that he grabbed her because not all gays are the same. Making an cases family members had American gays revealed they Gay community leaders Milwaukee fuels hopeless- by the throat to protect himself. Really. assumption based upon pitch of voice, body lan- repeated contact with police were sometimes hit with rose to the challenge. Kitty ness, crime and division. What actually occurred is under investigation by law enforcement, which is { Feedback } guage or looks is what leads to kids being called after their sons or brothers extra cover charges or other Barber of the Lesbian Alliance Twenty years after a sorry scenario for any state’s supreme court to face. But the most important ‘faggot’ or ‘dyke’ on a daily basis. As an educator disappeared, asking for inves- pretexts to keep them out of and Scott Gunkel, current Dahmer, there may be more fact is already known: It is never acceptable to grab someone by the throat. Bachmann mockery If, by some chance, Marcus Bachmann is I try to set a better example for the youth in our tigations. those same bars. president of PrideFest, put services and social outlets If any doubt lingered that Prosser has what is known euphemistically as an is misguided living a lie we should have compassion and society.” Police had several con- At the trial, I was taken in many hours of organiz- for LGBTs. But other than “anger management” problem, it lifted when he was caught on camera June 30 I know it’s a holiday weekend but I need to understanding. We know what it’s like to live – Stonewall DFL chair David Joseph DeGrio speaking tacts with Dahmer during the aback by the color divide. The ing and media work. Queer that, Milwaukee doesn’t seem angrily snatching a microphone from the hand of a Fox 6 news reporter. Even share some disappointment I have with mem- each day hiding truth and fearing discovery out to the Minnesota Independent about gay people course of his murder spree judge, attorneys, bailiffs, cleri- Nation activists got arrested terribly changed. knowing he was on camera, Prosser couldn’t control himself. bers of the LGBT and ally community because by others. ridiculing anti-gay activist Marcus Bachmann for his Prosser is one of several right-wing leaders in the state, including his fel- it reached a tipping point this morning. I respect your right to free speech, but effeminate mannerisms low conservative Justice Michael Gableman, who are rumored to be gay. The In the past week I’ve had several people, I must speak out when I see injustice even rumors stem mostly from the fact that he’s one of those always-suspect “fam- including some from the LGBT activist com- when the injustice is levied against those who “If the child had died in what, two years earlier ily values” politicos who never married or had a female companion. The word munity, make comments mocking the perceived oppose all that I am. in the womb, this woman would be a star, she’d be This hypocrisy is highly taxing on Prosser from his years in the Legislature is that everyone assumed he was sexuality of Marcus Bachmann. I find this com- So please, in the future, don’t spout any of a hero.” One of the most frequent owed no net income tax about being overtaxed shouldn’t gay but he never discussed it. pletely unacceptable. Think about the terrible this crap in my presence because I don’t want – Rush Limbaugh saying that liberals who favor complaints we hear from to the state. For Kapanke it garner much sympathy. Now there are items on the blogosphere equating Prosser’s presumed example being set for kids who overhear such to feel the need to exercise my freedom of reproductive choice are hypocritical for expressing out- Republicans is that their tax happened in 2008, and for Jonathan Steitz is a corpo- sexual orientation with a hatred of women. That stereotype is as ridiculous intimations about Marcus Bachmann. association and walk away. rage over the verdict in the Casey Anthony case burdens are too high. It’s a Robert Cowles it was in rate attorney working for a as the myth that all gay men are pedophiles and dress in drag. A review of We oppose this exact kind of mockery Have a happy Independence Day and keep GOP talking point that turns Opinion both 2008 and in 2009. firm in Chicago. If he wins his crime statistics will show that straight men, not gay men, are responsible for and bullying in the schools because kids com- fighting for liberty and justice for all. “Such people are the curse of society and up in nearly every election, Cory liebmann This phenomenon also primary this month, he will the overwhelming majority of violence against women in our society. mit suicide over these exact same jokes and David Joseph DeGrio social garbage. They don’t deserve to be Muslim regardless of the actual data one of his radio stations. extends to some of the go on to face Sen. Robert In fact, among the many victims of Prosser’s temper is openly gay state Sen. perceptions. Chairman, Minnesota Stonewall DFL or Pakistani, and the support and protection or the historical record. So Hopper is an advocate Republicans’ first-time Wirch, D-Pleasant Prairie, in Tim Carpenter. Prosser once charged at the Milwaukee Democrat on the announced by the U.S. administration for them it is certainly no surprise to for eliminating the state’s candidates this summer. August. Like Simac, Steitz is floor of the Assembly during a heated debate. is the worst social and cultural terrorism against hear many of the Republicans capital gains tax altogether. Kim Simac, who is mount- a first-time candidate. But The LGBT community is no more responsible for Prosser than the targets Pakistan.” running in recall elections But if there had been no ing a challenge to Sen. Jim that’s not the only similarity of his anger are for his verbal and physical attacks. And most of us are among Our mission – A statement from Islamic officials condemning a this summer complaining capital gains tax in 2006, he Holperin, D-Conover, is they share. Records show the many voters who’d like him to go. To inform, engage and empower Wisconsin’s LGBT community meeting by the U.S. Embassy supporting gay rights in about their tax burden. would have paid no state the founder of a Tea Party that Jonathan Steitz owed no by providing a professional, independent print and online source for news Pakistan But it might surprise vot- income taxes at all during the group that makes railing state net tax in either 2008 and commentary, as well as coverage of political and cultural issues. ers in Wisconsin to know 12-year period referenced in against taxes its highest pri- or in 2009. But that doesn’t “Dear media: Just because David and I will soon that some of the candidates the Reporter. ority. A Dun & Bradstreet stop him from repeatedly be able to marry in NY, doesn’t mean we are active- whining about taxes actually State Sens. Dan Kapanke, profile estimates that bemoaning the allegedly high ly planning a wedding. Cart before horse.” pay little to nothing in net R-La Crosse, and Robert Simac’s family business, the tax burden that he claims to CEO/PRINCIpal Account Executives Web designer/ – Tweet from out actor Neil Patrick Harris income tax to the state. Cowles, R-Green Bay, also Great Northern Adventure have faced in Wisconsin. Leonard Sobczak Jim Lautenbach, Marypat Wulff developer Perhaps the most outra- face recall elections this Company, earns about The point here is not to Kevin Rux “In terms of the beat, you know, I like ‘Bad geous example is state Sen. summer. Like Hopper, they $300,000 in annual sales. Yet suggest that any of these Publisher/ NATIONAL ADVERTISING Romance.’ I gotta say, even though she is a little Randy Hopper, R-Fond du rant against the high tax bur- Wisconsin Department of Republican candidates did Editor in Chief REPRESENTATIVE office assistant unusual, ‘Born This Way’ has got some appeal.” Lac. In 2008 his hometown den that they allegedly face. Revenue records show that anything illegal. But voters The Wisconsin Gazette is published every other week Louis Weisberg Rivendell Media, (212) 242-6863 Anita Gielow – Anti-gay GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty newspaper, the Fond du Lac Both senators’ Statement Simac paid zero net income deserve an explanation as to and distributed throughout the Milwaukee area, Madison, confessing he listens to Lady Gaga. As Reporter, highlighted that of Economic Interest forms tax to the state in 2001, how most working people Racine, Kenosha, and 40 other cities statewide. NATIONAL NEWS Editor Entertainment Editor CONTRIBUTORS governor of Minnesota, he vetoed a the wealthy senator had only demonstrate a vast array of 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008. pay more in a single paycheck To have WiG delivered to your address, contact circulation@ Lisa Neff Gregg Shapiro Debra Brehmer, Will Fellows, Jody wisconsingazette.com or call 414-961-3240, ext. 101 law that would have allowed gays and paid Wisconsin personal and investments and personal Records show that in 2000 than some of these whining Hirsh, Rick Karlin, Cory Liebmann, lesbians to make funeral arrangements business taxes once since business interests. Yet various she paid a total of $4 in net Republicans have paid over WiG Publishing, LLC. © 2011 Creative Director Distribution Manager Jamakaya, Mike Muckian, Kat Murrell, for their deceased partners. 1997. The one time that he media outlets have report- state income taxes. In 2007, the course of several years. Please recirculate and recycle this publication. Jim Lautenbach Robert Wright Peggy Schulz, Dan Wilson did pay, it was a capital gains ed that both senators have her tax bill was a single dollar. These candidates must be tax resulting from the sale of had recent years when they Any complaint that Simac has called on their hypocrisy.

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C O M | July 14, 2011 19 Appeals court reinstates DADT injunction From AP and WiG reports Last October, the group LCR’s Melissa Kennedy in court. the demanding standard for cation and the subsequent The Ninth Circuit Court persuaded U.S. District Judge said she was doing a “jig” The administration, the issuance of a stay,” the rul- 60-day period have not taken of Appeals on July 6 reinstat- Virginia Phillip in Riverside, when she heard that the court noted, believes that ing said. place,” said Aubry Sarvis of ed an injunction that bars the Calif., to issue a worldwide injunction against DADT had gay Americans should not be The Defense Department Servicemembers United. If enforcement of the contro- ban on the law, which bars been reinstated. treated differently under the said July 7 that it would the government appeals this versial law known as “don’t openly gay men and women “We’re excited,” she said. Constitution. issue an order to the service ruling and is successful, ser- ask, don’t tell.” from serving in the U.S. mili- “It’s obviously great news.” The judges also noted that branches to adhere to the vice members could be dis- The injunction, which pre- tary. In the ruling, a three- repeal is “well underway” and injunction. charged once again. 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RI GOV. SIGNS have changed their minds CIVIL UNIONS BILL NATIONAL Briefs since state voters overturned Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln a same-sex marriage law in Chafee has signed into law 2009. They said they’re filing a bill allowing gay couples Providence denounced the Rhode Island will someday SEATTLE JURY had to lie on the floor while paperwork with election offi- to enter into civil unions. Assembly vote, calling the have full marriage equality, REACHES GUILTY officers peppered them with cials to start the process of Chafee said the bill was an concept of civil unions “a and I intend to play a role in VERDICT IN RAPE- slurs in September 2009. gathering 57,000 signatures imperfect piece of legisla- mockery of the institution that effort,” he said. STABBING CASE to put the matter on the tion but still a “step forward” of marriage as designed by But Martha Holt, the A jury in Seattle has hand- DEPORTATION November 2012 ballot. toward full marriage rights in God” that “undermines the chair of the pro-gay mar- ed down guilty verdicts in OF SAME- Matt McTighe from Gay the state. well-being of our families and riage group Marriage Equality the murder trial of a man SEX PARTNER & Lesbian Advocates & Both proponents and poses a threat to religious Rhode Island, said she was accused of raping and stab- CANCELED Defenders says polls show 53 opponents of marriage equal- liberty.” “remarkably disappointed” bing a lesbian couple in their Immigration officials have percent of Mainers now sup- ity denounced the measure. Chafee, an independent, in Chafee for signing “a bill home, killing one of them. called off the deportation port gay marriage. In 2009, Gay rights groups urged said he remained “committed that creates a second-class Isaiah Kalebu has been of a Venezuelan man who gay marriage was rejected by Chafee to veto it, say- to the passage of marriage citizenry for thousands of found guilty of aggravated legally married his same- the same margin. ing the law continued dis- equality, but democracy is lesbian and gay couples in murder, attempted murder, sex partner in the United “We believe there’s strong crimination against gays. The about compromise.” loving, committed relation- rape and burglary by a King States. Advocates hope the support for marriage in Roman Catholic Diocese of “I am convinced that ships.” County County Superior move will push the Obama Maine. We believe that all Court jury. administration to halt similar families deserve the right to The 25-year-old faces life deportations and help repeal marry. The longer we wait, in prison for the July 2009 a federal law that recognizes the longer we delay this right attack that killed Teresa Butz only marriages between a of loving and committed cou- and injured her partner. man and a woman. ples to marry,” McTighe said. Henry Velandia, a 27-year- ATLANTA old professional salsa danc- OFFICERS FIRED er from Caracas, asked to FOR GAY BAR RAID remain in the United States WE DO Six Atlanta police officers as the spouse of U.S. citizen have been fired – and oth- Josh Vandiver, a 30-year-old HOUSE CALLS! ers face disciplinary action graduate student at Princeton – after an investigation found University. They were legally Kathryn Christensen, dvm they lied about what hap- wed in Connecticut but live pened during a raid on an in New Jersey, where same- niKKie seibert, dvm Atlanta gay bar. sex marriage is not legal. A team of lawyers con- “It’s an amazing relief to Quality Feline Medicine & Surgery ducted an investigation into go from one day having your Dentistry • Boarding • Grooming the incident and released a spouse being deported, to report last month saying that the next day looking for- Nutritional & Behavioral Consultations at least 10 officers lied and ward to a life together as Obama appoints Cat Adoptions many deleted data from cell a married couple – building lesbian to West phones to hide their actions it, and planning it, just like Point board through Local Rescue Groups during the September 2009 any other married couple,” The president in early July Food • Supplies • Gifts raid. Vandiver said. appointed retired Army Capt. Six officers were dis- Brenda S. Fulton (pictured) missed Friday “for violating maine MARRIAGE to the Board of Visitors to the department’s truthful- REFERENDUM the U.S. Military Academy at ness policy,” police spokes- PLANNED West Point, N.Y. man Carlos Campos said in Gay marriage supporters Fulton graduated from a statement. Nine other offi- began laying the groundwork West Point in 1980 and was cers were disciplined – with in late June for another refer- honorably discharged from punishment ranging from a endum on the issue, hoping the Army after serving five 236 N. Water St. written reprimand to 20 days to build on momentum from years in the signal corps in 2634 N. Downer Ave. suspension – as a result of New York, which recently Germany. She is a founding (414) 272-CATS (2287) the raid on the Atlanta Eagle became the sixth state to board member of OutServe, (414) 964-3125 catdoctor98.com bar, Campos said. allow same-sex marriage. an organization of active-duty optixondowner.com Patrons and employees of Advocates of same-sex LGBT servicemembers. Atlanta’s Eagle bar said they marriage say many Mainers – from AP and WiG reports 20 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 21 Be ABLE: Be an African American Building Lives of Empowerment WiGOUT!Wisconsin Gazette entertainment

Be ABLE 48 hours in “the Door” The purpose of Be ABLE is to reduce the risk of HIV infection by providing opportunities for gay and bisexual African American men between the ages of 21 and 35 to build social support through open conversations about racial and sexual identity. WiGOUT! takes a road trip to Door County Contact Chris Allen, Diverse and Resilient By Michael Muckian Combine all that with the fresh Door County cher- County Rd. ZZ, 800-999- The Door’s Egg Harbor’s Woodwalk Did you know, 414.390.0444 Contributing writer area’s bucolic serenity and ries, the peninsula’s signature 2466) offers a variety of Gallery (6746 County Rd. Door County is the only its 64 nationally registered crop. activities, including one of G, 920-8682912). Margaret place in Wisconsin where historic sites, and you have For a peaceful start to the the best of the area’s many greatest Lockwood, a weaver turned If you have questions or would the sun can be seen rising an unparalleled summer des- day, we took Hwy. 57 north fish boils. attraction painter, and her husband The HIV infection rate is highest like more information regarding from and setting into large tination. to Whitefish Dunes State Allin Walker created the gal- upcoming sessions. bodies of water within a span Park (3275 Clark Lake Rd., Buzzing may be its lery from a historic barn. of 20 miles. That’s the width A walk on the 920-823-2400), an 865-acre by the bay The area also features a among young gay and bisexual of the 70-mile-long peninsula quiet side day-use park that’s home to Backtracking from peacefulness great deal of theater, includ- in the state’s northeastern During the summer, the the state’s largest collection Rowleys Bay took us to to ing Peninsula Players (4351 More facts corner that forms the thumb sun rises early above Lake of sand dunes. You can laze Hwy. 42, which runs the and, for Peninsula Players Rd., 920- men of color age 13 – 29? of Wisconsin’s mitten. Michigan, which washes the on the natural sand beach length of the peninsula’s those lucky 868-3287), which celebrates • Higher rates of HIV infection Although narrow in size, peninsula’s eastern shore – or take a groomed two-mile Green Bay side. This area is 76 years of performances “the Door,” as it is known, the Door’s quiet side. From walking trail to the top of generally abuzz with visitors enough this year. American Folklore among young gay and bisexual offers a breadth of activities our base at Sturgeon Bay’s Old Baldy, the state’s largest from throughout the United Theatre (Green Gables Hwy. men appear to be related to that can easily fill a 48-hour White Lace Inn (16 N. Fifth sand dune, for a bird’s-eye States. The little community to find it, 42, 920-854-6117) offers stigma about being gay and lack weekend with a wealth of Ave., 920-743-1105), a lovely view of the park and its of Sister Bay is home to Bay original musical theater What can we do about it? memories. From wineries Victorian bed-and-break- many avian visitors. Shore Outdoor Store (2457 reflective with a distinctly humorous of community support. to water sports, galleries fast complex, the sunrise The adjacent Cave Point S. Bay Shore Dr., 920-854- Wisconsin flavor. Both ven- to golf courses, theater to was just minutes away. We County Park provides dra- 7598), one of several outfit- solitude. ues are located near Fish • Gay and bisexual men are the hiking trails, the Door has returned to sample the inn’s matic lakeside hiking trails, ters of kayak tours along the Creek. Door Shakespeare, Get involved. Join Be ABLE. far more activities than its wonderful breakfast, includ- picnic areas and its name- shore’s rocky coast. which plays two shows in only group in the US in which new modest land mass suggests. ing French toast stuffed with sake dolomite formations, A typical three-hour repertory throughout the Act Join HIV infections are increasing. carved by thousands of years kayak tour puts in at Garrett If you have a more com- summer, is located near of Lake Michigan waves. It’s Bay at the Door’s north- petitive nature, you might Bailey’s Harbor. • At some point in their lifetimes, Island Hopping one of the Door’s most pic- ernmost end. Paddlers par- want to try your hand at But the Door’s greatest • Join a Be ABLE Be ABLE will hold weekend retreats and weekly There’s more to the Door than just the peninsula. turesque and most photo- allel the cliffs, which con- one or more of the four attraction may be its peace- group session or retreat. group sessions where African American gay and 1 in 16 African American men The area includes Washington Island, one of the oldest graphed areas. tain rare Native American nine-hole courses at Egg fulness and, for those lucky will be diagnosed with HIV and largest Icelandic settlements in the United States, Hwy. 57 winds leisurely pictographs. The tour ends Harbor’s Alpine Resort enough to find it, reflec- • Support yourself and bisexual men can discuss the different factors that infection. For young African and neighboring Rock Island, Wisconsin’s remotest through the small com- where it begins, overlooking and Golf Course (7715 tive solitude. At the end your friends by deciding may place them at risk for HIV and STDs. state park. munities of Jacksonport the submerged wreckage of Alpine Rd., 920-868-3000). of a busy day, check into American gay and bisexual Approachable by boat, the islands offer distinctly dif- and Bailey’s Harbor, home the schooner Fleetwing, a The Blue Nine alternates Ephraim’s Village Green to get tested regularly Weekend Retreats men in Milwaukee, that number ferent experiences. Washington Island has a permanent to the three of the pen- grain-and-lumber hauler that bluff-side fairways with stun- Lodge (1 Cedar St., 920- together. • July 9th and 10th (9am until 4pm) population of 716 people, its solitude balanced by civi- insula’s 10 lighthouses, all sank just offshore in 1888 ning scenery and a spec- 823-2404), grab a waffle becomes 1 in 3. lization and a comfortable lifestyle. It can be seen on of which are open to the and is a National Historic tacular ninth hole featuring cone at neighboring Wilson’s • Tell your friends about • July 30th and 31st (9am until 4pm) foot, bicycle, car or the Cherry Train (920-847-2546), public. Once a shipbuilding Register site. a 100-plus-foot drop from Restaurant and Ice Cream Be ABLE. which isn’t a train at all but an open-air motor coach mecca, the Door’s maritime The athletic traveler can the tee to the fairway. Play Parlor (9990 Water St., 920- Weekly Groups that offers island tours that include Stavkirke, a replica heritage and its lighthouses follow the kayak tour with a it well and what is consid- 8542041), one of the Door’s • Always use condoms for of historic Norwegian stave churches. are among the area’s most 10-mile bicycle ride through ered Wisconsin’s most sce- oldest businesses, and just sit anal sex. August 8th – 29th: The 912-acre Rock Island is smaller, more remote popular attractions. Peninsula State Park in Fish nic hole may become your by the water. You might catch Every Mon & Wed (6pm until 8pm) and allows no motor vehicles – or even bicycles. The tiny community of Creek, which traverses the greatest golfing memory. the sun setting just beyond The park features 40 sites for tent camping and Rowleys Bay tucks into a Sunset Trail through a variety For the casual esthete, Peninsula State Park’s out- 2439 N. Holton St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 the Pottawatomie lighthouse, built in 1836, before cove across from Newport of natural landscapes. Bikes the bay side of the Door ermost tip with a burst of Wisconsin was even a state. State Park at the peninsula’s can be rented from Edge is littered with art, includ- color that makes you won- 414.390.0444 – M.M. north end. The family-owned of the Park Rentals (2045 ing the wide variety of cre- der why it took you so long www.diverseandresilient.org/BeABLE www.diverseandresilient.org Rowleys Bay Resort (1041 Shore Rd., 920-868-3344). ative local work found at to find this wonderful place. 22 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 23

Got news? Tell us Art Gaze [email protected]. Abele channels Scott Walker in public art axing By Debra Brehmer Journal Sentinel, Abele sim- artist’s shimmering blue Milwaukee Art Museum and and understood by the art proposed a large, white, wild Contributing writer ply said: “We are facing a glass form suggested that should have known better. they leave behind. flower design for the court- Fraught with bureaucracy, budget from Madison that’s Milwaukee was a working- We can hope, however, that At the very least, public house site. With Milwaukee’s plagued by populist taste and going to force cuts in transit, class city. this project and others have art activates public zones. It reputation now firmly fixed as polarized opinion, confounded family care, senior care. We There is so much wrong been postponed rather than creates spaces where people a city that does not support by infinitesimal minutia and are going to have to make thinking in Walker’s assess- obliterated. With Abele’s pre- meet, gather, and feel a great- public art, one wonders if any mired in confusion. Public art a lot of tough decisions.” ment of this project that one disposition toward art, this er sense of where they are national artists will respond is never easy. Further belea- Withdrawing this funding, can hardly begin to unpack should be the case. and how they occupy con- to future calls for propos- guered by the guilt of spending however, didn’t seem like a the confused circuitry and As stated in the hundreds structed urban environments. als coming from here. (Last public monies on something tough decision. It was done illiteracy. But Abele is worldly. of responses to articles It slows them down by mak- year Public Art Review listed other than pressing infrastruc- swiftly, with little fanfare. His privileged upbringing and about the cancellation of the ing them notice. It interrupts Aycock’s “Ghost Ballet” sculp- ture needs, public art falls limp Ironically, it has been 11 education, his informed out- project: “In a time (when) scurrying. It provides a sur- ture in Nashville as one of the and withers. years since a county execu- look and aesthetic awareness, people are hurting, taxes are prising experience that might 50 most important public art Yet, it is a hard weed to tive canceled a county art have shaped who he is. And high and getting higher, and make people wonder, or feel projects in the country.) eradicate. Because the role project. Abele, a Democrat, perhaps all this has given him government spending is out something. It breaks down But the beat goes on. of civic art and its relation- has glided into philosophical the ideals to pursue public of control at every level, art- social isolation. It encourages There will soon be a new ship to quality-of-life issues rhythm with the infamous office with a very different work is a luxury that should thinking, dreaming, imagining. public sculpture project dates to the ancient world, Scott Walker, who brought intent than Walker. not be funded.” This seems And it absorbs and reflects installed on East Wisconsin we intuitively sense there is national embarrassment to Unfortunately, Abele’s to be the pervasive attitude – the way people think. Avenue by Brooklyn artist something very wrong when the city when he canceled decision was no better that art is an ornamental frill Coincidentally, one of the Janet Zweig that involves a contemporary cities lack the contract for well-known informed or executed than added when all else is oper- finalists in this year’s public art series of intimate kiosks with strong art programs. artist Dennis Oppenheim’s Walker’s. Perhaps it is even ating smoothly. One wonders mess was Alice Aycock, the mechanical flipbook anima- Recently, our new “blue shirt” sculpture for a bit more inexcusable, since if people who hold this atti- wife of the recently deceased tions. Local artists created Milwaukee County Executive the airport parking ramp. Abele had served on the tude have ever noticed that Dennis Oppenheim. History the mini, visual narratives that Chris Abele withdrew Walker thought that the board of directors at the most civilizations are defined repeats itself. Aycock had will play in each kiosk. This $775,000 of funding that project was initiated three had been designated through years ago and has already More the county’s Percent for Art A rendering of Alice Aycock’s proposed sculpture received city approval. program for public art. The for the courthouse site. P hoto : C ourtesy Zeig’s project actually builds county’s public art commit- on one of the few strengths tee had decided that rather of Milwaukee’s public art land- than purchase several works scape. (Yes, a strength!) of art for various sites, it Although it has not been would pool the money formally recognized or cel- toward one monumen- ebrated, Milwaukee’s down- Possibilities tal project. The group met town area has many public for two years and eventu- works by prominent female ally selected the plaza on the artists. The list includes south side of the Milwaukee Magdalena Abakanowicz, County Courthouse (visible Beverly Pepper, Jin Soo Kim, from Wells Street), where Mary Miss, Jill Sebastian, Anne there is currently a fountain, Whitney, Helaine Blumenfeld, to place a new work of art. Alicia Penalba, Hilary Goldblatt The committee then gath- and Claire Lieberman. ered and reviewed proposals This is something we can from 253 artists and selected be proud of and build upon. More Value. More Service. More Options. four finalists. The minute Perhaps (if we continue to the names of the finalists look at the glass half full), were published, Abele must Abele has bought us some have received some heat and time to re-evaluate this prob- revoked the funding. lem of public art and come Milwaukee Apartment Homes Located on the East Side, As quoted by Steve out with a stronger, more Schultze in the Milwaukee defined mission. Downtown, Shorewood and Whitefish Bay

tary but distinctly different work, like a friendly carnival work on a great scale, with ents in the region. Charles Burchfield and artists: Martha Glowacki’s barker inviting you to peruse large pieces in the cavernous When modernism first Manierre Dawson. “Private Science” and captivating oddities and ends. Inova/Kenilworth space. emerged in the late 19th cen- The Niemi Sculpture 3287 N. Oakland Ave. | Milwaukee, WI 53211 | 414-961-1822 Artwatch Greg Klassen’s “Air.” You Klassen is a painter who Also opening is a traveling tury to World War II, it was Gallery and Garden pres- KAT MURRELL might have come across gestures with a broad brush exhibition at the Museum of considered shocking and dis- ents “Sizzlin’ Hot Glowacki’s multi-room instal- and dives into the physi- Wisconsin Art, 300 S. 6th Ave., tinctly European. The domi- Sculpture” from 2 to 6 Like a cool breeze off the lation “Loca Miraculi” in the cality of paint and process. West Bend. “Against the nant belief was that progres- p.m. on July 16 and 1 to 5 lake, new exhibitions are Milwaukee Art Museum’s Expressionist tendencies Grain: Modernism in sive art made few inroads p.m. on July 17 at 13300 freshening up the Milwaukee lower level. Her combination come to mind. He studied the Midwest” is organized beyond the East Coast. This 116th St., Kenosha. Headed art scene this weekend. of inventively displayed boxes in the Dusseldorf studio by the Massillion Museum in exhibition is complemented up by sculptor Bruce Niemi, Inova/Kenilworth, 2155 N. and objects calls to mind a of Gerhard Richter in the Ohio and takes another look by a catalog with scholarly the work of over 30 artists Prospect Ave., opens a pair less reclusive Joseph Cornell. early 1990s. This exhibition at the interpretations of mod- essays and will show work by will be on view in a variety of shows by complemen- Glowacki is outgoing in her promises to offer Klassen’s ernist practice and its adher- artists such as Ivan Albright, of styles. eastmore.com 24 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 25 (The University of Wisconsin shipwrecked and abandoned through both pleasure and Now available in paper- explores pop culture, avant- Press, 2011) is an anthol- on a remote island. discontent. back, “Where’s My Wand?: garde performance and The Bard roams at Door Shakespeare ogy of short fiction by With illustrations by Mike “A Xicana Code of One Boy’s Magical Triumph queer art in “The Queer Art Books both gay men and women. Dutton and in the tradi- Changing Consciousness: Over Alienation and Shag of Failure” (Duke University of the garden as a perfor- sic by authors such as Oliver this year. The company also GREGG SHAPIRO Included are stories by Achy tion of her groundbreaking Writings, 2000-2010” by Carpeting” by Eric Poole Press, 2011). mance venue,” says Gomis, Goldsmith, Edmond Rostand, sponsors “Shakespeare in the Obejas, Emanuel Xavier and classic “Heather Has Two Cherríe L. Moraga (Duke (Berkeley, 2010/11) uses Counselor Michael who manages the company Oscar Wilde and Molière. Schools,” a workshop and Although it seemed like Rigoberto González, among Mommies,” Lesléa Newman’s University Press, 2011) is a large doses of humor. It tells Shelton, M.S., C.A.C. is the Theater with his wife Suzanne Graff. “We pride ourselves that performance experience for it would never get here, others. “Donovan’s Big Day” collection of political and of a young gay man’s spiri- author of “Gay Men and MICHAEL MUCKIAN “I think the use of these loca- we remain true to the play- area high school students summer and warmer tem- The latest Killian Kendall (Tricycle Press, 2011) is about familial essays and poems tual journey growing up in Substance Abuse” (Hazelden, tions will enhance the theater wrights and provide an enter- studying the Bard. peratures have arrived. That mystery, “The Truth of the wedding of Donovan’s written through differ- the Midwest during the ’70s, 2011). The book is subtitled If you’re looking for a home experience for the audience.” taining evening for a modern- Despite competing for means time spent outdoors Yesterday” (P.D. Publishing, Mommy and Mama. ent personae of the queer inspired by “Bewitched.” “A Basic Guide for Addicts where Shakespeare doth The 425-acre Björklunden, day audience,” Gomis says. audience segments, Gomis at the beach, in the park or 2011) by Josh Aterovis, finds Chicana woman. “Delicate Courage: and Those Who Care for roam, then make Sundays the northern campus “Shakespeare wrote for the says Door Shakespeare has at a sidewalk cafe, with a the gay sleuth heading to Poetic voices An Exquisite Journey of Them.” and Tuesdays at Björklunden for Appleton’s Lawrence populace. His plays are uni- a good working relation- book to read. Here are a few Washington, D.C., on a sur- Carl Phillips, who teaches Memoirs Love, Death, and Eternal vid Sjön in Door County University, is located just south versal and should be under- ship with AFT and Peninsula suggestions for your summer veillance mission. Of course, at Washington University in Subtitled “How a Communication” (iUniverse, Bunch of bios your destination. That’s when of Bailey’s Harbor. The roam- standable to both young and Players, Door County’s old- reading list. he finds more than he bar- Saint Louis, returns with his Gay, Hammer-Swinging 2011), follows Jim Geary’s “Elizabeth Taylor: A Passion Door Shakespeare’s out- ing performances accompany old, and those with modest est summer stock company. gained for. 11th book of poetry, “Double Twentysomething Survived a life of service in the AIDS for Life” by Joseph Papa door production of “Twelfth a more standard outdoor per- or excessive means.” “The real extent of the fiction Like actor and writer Shadow” (Farrar, Straus and Year in Iraq,” Bronson Lemer’s community following life- (Harper Collins, 2011) is told Night,” which opened July 8, formance Friday nights. Gomis and Graff, who competition has been the “Shine” by Lauren Myracle Terry Gavin himself, his sec- Giroux, 2011). “The Last Deployment” (The changing events in late 1970s through both biographer takes key scenes from the On Mondays, Thursdays and both studied at The National bowling or volleyball games (Amulet Books, 2011) is a y/a ond novel “When Men Are “War Diaries” (AIDS University of Wisconsin San Francisco. Papa’s words and quotes Bard of Avon’s comedy out of Saturdays, the company pres- Shakespeare Conservatory that our casts have played novel for readers of all ages Young” (iUniverse, 2011) is Project Los Angeles/Global Press, 2011) places the from the late superstar. its garden theater and pres- ents Jane Austen’s “Pride and in New York City, pick each against AFT,” Gomis says. “I about a brutal gay-bashing in based in the Midwest. Forum on HIV and MSM, author and gay soldier right nonfiction “Celluloid Activist: The ents them amid the estate’s Prejudice,” originally adapted year’s shows based on per- think we won both last year. a Southern town. It chroni- Prolific anthology editor 2011) is a collection of words in the midst of the Iraq war At nearly 400 pages and Life and Times of Vito natural settings. for Milwaukee Repertory sonal preference, audience Peninsula Players appears to cles how the victim’s friend, and writer Shane Allison and images that highlight the and life under the “don’t ask, oversized, “Steven Petrow’s Russo” by Michael Schiavi The character of Viola, Theater by former Rep artistic surveys and what they feel be too scared to challenge us young Cat, takes it on her- offers “Afternoon Pleasures: impact of HIV/AIDS among don’t tell” policy. Complete Gay & Lesbian (The University of Wisconsin who survived a shipwreck, director Joseph Hanreddy and will work in the garden set- to the bowling, volleyball or self to investigate the crime Erotica For Gay Couples” people of color. Edited by “My Queer War” (Farrar, Manners: The Definitive Press, 2011) is the long- will actually arrive on the J.R. Sullivan. Both productions P hoto : D O O R S H A K ESPEARE ting. The performances fea- even mini golf. when she believes that local (Cleis, 2011). It features con- Tisa Bryant and Ernest Hardy, Straus and Grioux, 2010/11), Guide to LGBT Life” awaited biography of the late Lake Michigan shore. Sir Toby will be performed in reper- Scene from Door Shakespeare’s “Pride and Prej- ture both professional per- law enforcement isn’t doing tributions from Jeff Mann, it contains work by Kevin by the late Giacometti (Workman Publishing, 2011), activist, film critic and author Belch will return home from tory through Aug. 21. udice,” currently playing in repertory. formers and local actors. enough. Rachel Kramer Bussel, Rob Simmonds, Jericho Brown, expert James Lord, relates written with Sally Chew, of “The Celluloid Closet.” a night of carousing only to be Door Shakespeare was orig- Last season the company ON STAGE Rahul Mehta’s debut col- Rosen and others. avery r. young, G. Winston the story of a young soldier answers a multitude of ques- Out author Jackson Holtz lectured by Maria in front of inally part of American Folklore 1995 it suspended production the company to its current presented its first winter Door Shakespeare’s lection of short stories Part of the proceeds from James, Reginald Harris, (Lord) coming to terms with tions. Topics range from com- takes on the tale of “wanted historic Boynton Chapel on Theatre, the Fish Creek compa- of the classics. In 1999 Gomis, two-show summer schedule. indoor production of the outdoor productions “Quarantine” (Harper the sale of graphic novel Samiya Bashir and others. his sexuality during World ing out, dating and moving in criminal, American outlaw, Björklunden’s grounds. There ny that this year is performing a native of Cerritos, Calif., and Door Shakespeare is three-performer parody “The of “Twelfth Night” and Perennial, 2011) features “Lost Raven” (Bluewater “Touch” (Farrar, Straus War II. together to parenting, bully- international celebrity” and may even be a few charac- “Guy & Does,” “Lumberjacks Graff, from Elm Gove, Wis., devoted to interpreting Complete Works of William “Pride and Prejudice” characters from the gay male Comics, 2011) by Darren G. and Giroux, 2011), Henri Highly regarded queer ing and homophobia and the troubled teen Colton Harris- ters audience members meet in Love” and other humorous received AFT’s permission to the classics, Gomis says. Shakespeare (Abridged)” at run in repertory through Indian-American community. Davis, benefits the Evergreen Cole’s seventh poetry col- sexpert Susie Bright speaks workplace. Moore in “Fly, Colton, Fly: the along the trails, according to looks at northern Wisconsin launch Door Shakespeare as a The company presents one Sturgeon Bay’s Third Avenue Aug. 21. Go to www. Edited by Lázaro Lima and AIDS Foundation. The novel lection, exposes the relation- her mind in her fascinat- Embracing a willingness to True Story of the Barefoot artistic director Jerry Gomis. lifestyles. When AFT decided separate entity. In 2002 the pair Shakespeare work each year Playhouse. The successful doorshakespeare.com. Felice Picano, “Ambientes: tells the tale of HIV-positive ship between the body and ing memoir “Big Sex Little “fail” through a humorous Bandit” (New American “We love the adaptability to focus on original works in added a second play to bring in rotation with another clas- production will be repeated New Queer Latino Writing” attorney Zak Raven, who is human connection, often Death” (Seal Press, 2011). approach, Judith Halberstam Library, 2011).

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Thompson bridles at who get things done.” Brady Street Festival on July wigs ever since. “The one exception is Joan the accusation by some in Considering that the 30, many in the audience “I got into drag one year Crawford – and my excuse the LGBT community that Stonewall Riots that sparked won’t realize they’re watch- in college for Halloween is that she was played in drag queens impede pub- the LGBT civil rights move- DoorCounty.com SM ing a movie star. and found I had a knack for ‘Mommie Dearest’ by Faye lic acceptance of gays and ment were started by drag Your stories. Our setting. Like nowhere else. “I went to L.A. for a role in it,” Thompson says. “Then Dunaway, who is still alive. reflect negatively on their queens, Thompson has a 800.527.3529 | the movie ‘Familee’ with Alan I got a drag role in a play But when Faye dies, I’ll still image. Nothing could be point. Cummings last month,” says called ‘Pageant.’ I played continue to do her,” he adds. further from the truth, he But in the end, Thompson Thompson, an actor, singer Miss Bible Belt.” At this year’s Brady Street says. says, drag is really all cos- and drag performer who There are various ver- Festival, Thompson will “Some people suffer tume and façade. lives and works in Key West, sions of the etymology of emcee, sing and perhaps do from the misconception “To me, dressing drag is Fla. “It was a walk-on role the term “drag queen.” The a little comedy. He’s bringing that we’re the same on the like being a banker who Delightfully and I had one line.” most popular appears to be along another drag queen to inside as we appear on the puts on a suit every morn- Creative Accents Thompson’s drag roles its use in describing 18th help with his duties. outside,” Thompson says. ing to go to work,” he says. 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You haven’t Speaking of Steve Earle, he’s of tricks the fill the space. If and Terror’ Batcha), they make a break for it tumes and pop culture references. Music Just Might” comes close to lived until you’ve heard this The Decemberists back with “I’ll Never Get Out that’s not your bag, expect to Revenge-seeking, throat-slashing, in a mini-van, which happens to Jimmy (the late Jack Wild, fresh Gregg Shapiro recreating the drama of her devoutly Christian 73-year- The Decemberists’ coun- of This World Alive.” be disappointed by much of eyeball-gouging eagles and vul- be stocked with a machine gun from his success as the Artful Dodger hit “I Will Always Love You.” old singer wrap her mouth try-chamber opus “The this slick disc. tures wreak havoc on a Northern and other weapons. in the movie version Dolly Parton around Amy Winehouse’s King Is Dead” sounds like Drive-By California town in the name of Along the way, of “Oliver”) and his “Better Days” is the right Wanda Jackson “You Know I’m No Good.” it could have just as likely Truckers Hayes Carll warning humans about the dangers they rescue kids talking gold flute name for Dolly Parton’s On “The Party Ain’t She tears into “Rip It Up” and been recorded in Nashville One of the more con- Hayes Carll made quite a of climate change in writer/direc- and come across VDiva Freddy are lured uplifting new album. The Over,” country queen Wanda storms through Bob Dylan’s or Memphis as Portland, sistently fascinating insur- splash with his 2008 “Trouble tor James Nguyen’s low-budget, a scientist who D to Living Island by positive message begins Jackson puts herself in the “Thunder On the Mountain.” Ore. The presence of Gillian gent country acts, the pro- In Mind” disc and he continues pseudo-romantic thriller “Birdemic: attempts to make Gregg Shapiro the evil Witchiepoo with the country swing of hands of the ubiquitous Jack But “Rum and Coca-Cola” Welch and David Rawling lific Drive-By Truckers kick the momentum on “KMAG Shock and Terror.” Bad sound and sense of it all. (Billie Hayes). Once “In the Meantime,” in which White. But unlike White’s isn’t as potent as It should along with a prominent pedal in with “Go-Go Boots.” The YOYO (& other American editing, non-existent production It’s difficult to find the most hor- there, he is rescued by H.R. Pufnstuf Dolly encourages listeners earlier collaboration with be, and “Teach Me Tonight” is steel guitar and fiddle sup- disc is full of songs about stories).” Carll, reminiscent values, video game-quality anima- rifying aspect of “Birdemic,” although (Lennie Weinrib and Roberto to “drop the doomsday atti- country songbird Loretta a lesson best avoided. ply the disc with a coun- murder and brutality, infi- of Steve Earle, glides effort- tion and amateur acting helped the acting by Patsy van Ettinger, Gamonet), the gentle lizard/dragon tude,” and continues with Lynn, this disc lacks cohesion. try accent. Standout tracks delity, ugly divorce, Jesus lessly between the honky- “Birdemic” achieve midnight-movie who plays Nathalie’s mother (and mayor of the island. But that doesn’t Those Darlins include “Calamity Song,” and other drugs, family and tonk of “Hard Out Here” cult status. But there isn’t any time makes Edith Massey look like Meryl deter Witchiepoo and her hench- You can hear a bit of the “Rise to Me,” the harmonica- absent friends. The exquisite and the gentle drama of of day that’s appropriate to watch Streep), is a strong contender. Blu- monsters, Orson the vulture and influence of Wanda Jackson’s heavy “Don’t Carry it All” “Dancin’ Ricky,” with vocals “Chances Are.” Centerpiece this disaster of a disaster flick. ray special features include Nguyen’s Seymour the spider, from regularly trademark growl on “Screws and “Down by the Water.” by Shonna Tucker, is particu- duet “Another Like You,” with Ambitious software salesman and audio commentary, deleted scenes, terrorizing Jimmy, Freddy, Pufnstuf Get Loose” from Those larly wondrous. Cary Ann Hearst, is an instant start-up green technology business- the “Birdemic Experience Tour” fea- and the various inhabitants of Living Darlins. As they sing in “Be Justin Townes country classic. man Rod (Alan Bagh) runs into for- turette and more. Island in pursuit of possessing the Your Bro,” they may have “girly Earle Kings of Leon mer high school classmate Nathalie talking golden flute in every episode. parts,” but they’ve got “boyish Personal troubles aside, Easily the most success- Johnny Cash (Whitney Moore), a model whose ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ Silly and unsophisticated, even hearts.” Their matter-of-fact Justin Townes Earle must be ful of the new breed of As if to remind us that fashion shoots take place in a strip- Sid and Marty Krofft must have for a Saturday morning, still, it’s approach to a variety of sub- doing his father Steve proud. Southern rockers, Kings of country music wouldn’t be mall photo studio. As their romance had access to some first-rate drugs. better and less mind-numbing than jects may differ from Jackson’s, His best record to date, Leon achieved stardom with what it is today without blossoms, Mother Nature has a melt- Their Saturday morning television “Pokemon.” A collector’s edition but that’s what makes them “Harlem River Blues” sounds a pair of singles – “Sex On Johnny Cash’s contributions, down, leaving flocks of seagulls and series, including “Lidsville,” “Land of the three DVD “H.R. Pufnstuf: so, well, darlin’. The title track, like an instant classic. Timeless Fire” and “Use Somebody” we have the second install- crows dead on a San Jose highway of the Lost,” “The Bugaloos” and The Complete Series” (Vivendi) about “going insane,” makes compositions such as “Workin’ – from their previous disc. ment in the Johnny Cash and providing a heat wave in winter. “Sigmund & the Sea Monsters,” were set includes an H.R. Pufnstuf bob- crazy appealing and “Bro” is for the MTA,” “Wanderin’” So it’s easy to understand “Bootleg” series. The dou- Soon the animated birds’ attacks as trippy as a kid could get in blehead. DVD extras include an one of the funniest looks at and “Ain’t Waitin’” could why the band, finding itself ble-disc set “From Memphis begin. Primitively rendered eagles front of a TV without shrooming. unreleased episode of “Horror male/female friendships on find an audience in both at a creative crossroads, to Hollywood” draws on and vultures do kamikaze dives into “H.R. Pufnstuf,” which aired on NBC Hotel” (starring Witchiepoo) from record. “Hives” will have you the alternative country and might fumble a bit on the Cash’s personal archives and gas pumps at filling stations. 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I Do!” by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt One Heartland’s efforts to improve the lives of young people runs through July 24 at The Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 facing HIV/AIDS and their families. Visit www.diningoutforlife. Northwestern (Highway 38) in Racine. Call 262-633-4218. com/milwaukee for a list of participanting establishments. West Allis Players presents “The King and I” through July JULY 22, Summer Sounds presents Peter Vaguely with Coolsville 24 at West Allis Central Auditorium, 8516 W. Lincoln in West at 6:30 p.m. in Hubbard Park, 3565 N. Morris Blvd., along the Allis. Visit www.waplayers.org. FRIday Milwaukee River in Shorewood. Call 414-847-2700. A series of dramatic readings features members of the Wisconsin’s very own original Broadway cast of “Lombardi,” by Academy Award Bon Iver performs winner and Wisconsin native Eric Simonson, through July 30 at at 7 p.m. tonight 7:30 p.m. at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College JULY 16, SATURday and tomorrow night Ave. in Appleton. Call 920-730-3760. at The Riverside, Friend of the LGBT community, Rickie Lee Jones, performs Wisconsin Capitol Pride and Le Dame Footwear present the 116 W. Wisconsin. at 8 p.m. at The Pabst, 144 E. Wells. Call 414-286-3663. Mister and Miss Wisconsin Capitol Pride Pageant at 7 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. Prost! German Fest kicks off at Maier Festival Park, 200 N. at Club 5 Bar, 5 Applegate Court in Madison. Call 608-277-9700. Bon Iver Harbor Dr., and runs thru July 31. 34 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 W I S C O N S i n g AZETTE. C O M | July 14, 2011 35

Got news? Tell us Got news? Tell us community Groups [email protected]. [email protected]. community EVENTS 5 p.m., OutThere LGBT youth group Club, Milwaukee.* MILWAUKEE SAGE Milwaukee, 1845 N. Farwell Ave., Harmony Café, 1660 W. Mason St., Green Bay, ONGOING FRIDAY SATURDAY meeting, OutReach, Madison.* 6 p.m., third Tuesday, Fair Wisconsin Suite 220, 53202, 414-224-0517, www. Youth/Education 54303, 920-569-1593, www.harmonycafe.org 1-5 p.m., Monday and Thursday, SAGE 1 p.m., Art Experience, SAGE 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Walkers Milwaukee 5 p.m., third Sundays, PFLAG Action Network of the Chippewa Arts/Entertainment sagemilwaukee.org Alliance School, 850 W. Walnut St., 53205, PFLAG-Appleton/Fox Cities, 740 Kensington Office drop-in hours, Milwaukee.* Milwaukee.* Run Walk, starting at the Water Milwaukee, Martin Luther Church, Valley, LGBT Community Center of Cream City Chorus, 252 E. Highland Blvd., Sapphic Adventures MKE, 414-628-1049, 414-267-5400, www.allianceschool.org Road, Neenah, 54956, 920-722-7145. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through 4-7 p.m., fourth Friday, Happy Tower at the east end of North 9235 W. Bluemound Road, the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* 53202, 414-276-8787, www.creamcitychorus. www.facebook.com/sapphicadventures.mke, Alliance for LGBTQ Youth, 1212 S. 70th St., Rainbow Over Wisconsin, 702 E. Thursday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 10 Hour with Planned Parenthood Avenue in Milwaukee, 262-285-7645. Wauwatosa. 7 p.m., second Tuesday, lesbian reading org, [email protected] [email protected] 53214, 414-453-1400, www.cssw.org Wisconsin Ave., Appleton, WI 54911, www. a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, LGBT Center Advocates of Wisconsin, rotating 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Frontwalkers 7 p.m., second Sundays, Gay and group at Outwords Books, 2710 N. Cream City Squares, 414-445-8080, www. SHEBA/Sisters Helping Each other Battle Gay Youth Milwaukee, P.O. Box 090441, 53209, rainbowoverwisconsin.org of SE Wisconsin drop-in, Racine.* location in Milwaukee/Madison, Madison, Wingra Park off Monroe Straight in Christ, Good Shepherd Murray Ave., 53211, 414-963-9089, iagsdc.org/creamcity AIDS, 2349 N Holton St., 414-390-0444 414-265-8500, gayyouthmilwaukee.tripod.com Positive Voice, P.O. Box 1381, Green Bay, www.ppawi.org. St., Madison, 608-469-4882. Catholic Church, N88 W17658 www.outwordsbooks.com. Miltown Kings drag king troupe, www. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Brew City Marquette Gay/Straight Alliance, 1442 W. 54305, 920-435-4404, pvinc.org, info@pvinc. 5:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, 3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, Christman Road, Menomonee Falls, 7 p.m., last Tuesday, Canasta night, miltownkings.com, [email protected] Sisters Abbey, [email protected], Wisconsin Ave., 53233 org. THURSDAY Pozitive Lite HIV/AIDS group, Women4Women, OutReach, 262-502-0437. SAGE Milwaukee.* Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 S. www.brewcitysisters.org Marquette U G/L Alumni, P.O. Box 92722, Pride Alive, 920-471-3260, www.newpride.org, 2:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays, OutReach, Madison.* Madison.* 7 p.m., Spectrum GLBT and Allied Second St., 53204, 414-383-3727, www. WanderWomyn Outdoors Group, debydoo2@ 53202 [email protected] LGBT senior adults discussion, 6 p.m., second Fridays, Lesbian 6 p.m., Rotating Activity Night each social group for adults, Harmony milwaukeegayartscenter.org yahoo.com Project Q, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414-223- Valued Families, GLBT parent/child support Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Alliance game night and potluck, week, LGBT Community Center of MONDAY Cafe, Appleton.* Milwaukee/LGBT Film/Video Festival, Washington Heights Rainbow Association, 3220 group, Appleton, www.valuedfamilies. Mifflin St., Madison, ferington@ LGBT Community Center, the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* 7 p.m., second Monday, Outwords 7 p.m., Women’s Voice Milwaukee www4.uwm.edu/psoa/programs/film/lgbtfilm 414-217-1571, on Facebook UWM LGBT Resource Center, UWM Union blogspot.com charter.net. Milwaukee.* 7-8:30 p.m., third Saturdays, BWMT men’s book club, 2710 N. Murray rehearsal, 630-890-5984. Queer Zine Archive Project, 2935 N. Fratney Wauwatosa Rainbow Association, WG 89, P.O. Box 413, 53201, 414-229-4116, 6 p.m., third Thursdays, same-sex 6:30 p.m., Open Mic night, Harmony (Black and White Men Together), Ave., 53211, 414-963-9089, www. St., 53202, www.qzap.org [email protected] www.uwm.edu/Dept/OSL/LGBT partners group, OutReach, Madison.* Cafe, Green Bay.* general meeting.* outwordsbooks.com. WEDNESDAY Shoreline Country Dancers, 2809 E. Oklahoma Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, RACINE/KENOSHA 6 p.m., Qgrads, UW Memorial Union 7 p.m., AA, The Galano Club, 7 p.m., Spectrum-Social and networking Ave., 53207, www.shoreline-milw.org, info@ 252 E. Highland Ave., 53202, www.wisrad.org Rathskeller, 800 Langdon St., Milwaukee.* SUNDAY LGBT group, Harmony Cafe, Appleton.* 6 p.m., first Wednesday, LGBT cancer shoreline-milw.org Wisconsin Rainbow Families, 252 E. Highland MADISON Community Madison. 7 p.m., Gay Narcotics Anonymous, The 7:30 p.m., AA Came to Believe, The networking group, Gilda’s Club, 7907 Women’s Voices Milwaukee, Blvd., 53202, www.wirainbowfamilies.com, LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction 7 p.m., third Thursdays, Lesbian Galano Club, Milwaukee.* 10:30 a.m., Al-Anon, Galano Club, Galano Club, Milwaukee.* UW Health Court, Middleton, 608- 630-890-5984, womensvoicesmke.viviti.com, [email protected] Arts/entertainment Ave., Racine, 53403, 262-664-4100, info@ Alliance movie night, LGBT 7 p.m., Drop-in night, LGBT Milwaukee.* 828-8880, gildasclubmadison.org. [email protected] Dairyland Cowboys and Cowgirls, Club 5, 5 lgbtsewisc.org Community Center, Milwaukee.* Community Center of the 10:30 a.m., AA Step/Topic meeting, 6:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Wauwatosa Applegate Court, Madison, 53713, 608-277- PFLAG-Racine/Kenosha, at the LGBT Center 7 p.m., Q2-LGBTQ Youth Group, LGBT Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* Galano Club, Milwaukee.* TUESDAY Rainbow Association monthly Health 9700, www.dcandc.org of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction Ave., Racine, Community Center of the Chippewa 8:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, 1 p.m., Cream City Squares dances, 12:30 p.m., third Tuesday, Retired Old/ meeting, [email protected]. Community AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 53403, 262-664-4100, [email protected] Valley, Eau Claire.* Shoreline Milwaukee line dancing Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Older Lesbians (ROLLers), Madison. 7 p.m., first Wednesday, Bear Club 4 Bay View Gays, 414-482-3796, www.bvgays.com 510498, 53202, 414-273-1991, www.arcw.org, 7:30 p.m., Four Lakes Bears, and lessons, Hot Water, 818 S. Stowell, Milwaukee. Info: 608-219-7751. Men monthly meeting, Napalese Brew City Bears, P.O. Box 1035, 53201, 414- [email protected] Community Michelangelo’s Coffee Shop, 114 Water St., Milwaukee, 414-383- 7 p.m., AA The Big Book meeting, 5:30 p.m., AA Over and Under 40; 7 Lounge, 1351 Cedar St., Green Bay, 331-3744, www.bcb4men.info Brady East STD (BESTD) Clinic, 1240 E. Brady OutReach, 600 Williamson St., Suite P1, Sports State St., Madison, 608-251-5299. 7593. Galano Club, Milwaukee.* p.m. AA The Blue Group, The Galano Info: [email protected]. BWMT, 414-463-5359, www.nabwmt.org/ St., 53202, 414-272-2144, www.bestd.org, Madison, 53703, 608-255-8582, www. Wisconsin Warriors, P.O. Box 334, Somers, milwaukee [email protected] lgbtoutreach.org, [email protected] 53171, 414-759-8823, wiwarriors.com, Castaways, P.O. Box 1697, 53202, Galano Club, 315 Court St., Suite 201, 53213, PFLAG-Madison, 4221 Venetian Ln., Madison [email protected] * See Community Listings, prior page, for address and contact information. [email protected] 414-276-6936, www.galanoclub.org, mail@ 53718, 608-848-2333, [email protected] CONNEXUS, 2439 N. Holton St., 53212, 414- galanoclub.org Gay / Bi Fathers Support Group, c/o Outreach, 390-0444, www.diverseandresilient.org/ Health Institute of Milwaukee, 1817 N. 600 Williamson St., Madison, 53703, Youth/Education connexus Martin Luther King Drive, Suite 3, 53212, 414- [email protected] Rainbow Alliance, UW-Parkside, Student People Unique Cream City Foundation, 759 N. Milwaukee 263-9999 Center, L108D, 262-595-2685, http://www. St., Suite 212, 53202, 414-225-0244, www. Milwaukee Women’s Center, 611 N. uwp.edu/clubs/clubtemp.cfm?clubID=38 Read about them at creamcityfoundation.org Broadway, Suite 230, 53202, www.mwcinc.org Politics ThePointOnTheRiver.com/ Diverse and Resilient, 2439 N. Holton Pathfinders, 1614 E. Kane Pl., 53202, 414- Fair Wisconsin, 122 State St., Suite 500, Stories St., 53212, 414-390-0444, www. 271-1560, www.pathfinders.org, info@ Madison, 53703, 608-441-0143, www. OTHER diverseandresilient.org tccmilw.org fairwisconsin.org, [email protected] Baraboo LGBT Community, Firebirds, P.O. Box 159, 53201 STD Specialties, Inc., 3251 N. Holton St., [email protected] FORGE Social Support, P.O. Box 1272, 53201, 53212, 414-264-8800, www.stdspecialties.org LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa 414-559-2123, www.forge-forward.org, info@ Sports Valley, 1305 Woodland Ave., Eau Claire, forge-forward.org Madison Gay Hockey Association, www. 54701, 715-552-LGBT, www.thecentercv.org GAMMA Milwaukee, P.O. Box 1900, 53201, Politics madisongayhockey.org LGBT Community Resource Center of the 414-530-1886, www.milwaukeegamma.com Center Advocates, 252 E. Highland Madison Gay Volleyball, 608-347-8907, www. Seven Rivers Region, P.O. Box 3313, 303 Gemini Gender Group, P.O. Box 44211, 53214, Blvd., 53202, 414-271-2656, www. madisonlbtvolleyball.com Pearl St., La Crosse, 54602, 608-784-0452, 414-297-9328, gggwi.tripod.com centeradvocates.org Madison Minotaurs Rugby Club, www. www.7riverslgbt.org, r.st.sauver@7riverslgbt. Lesbian Alliance, 252 E. Highland Ave., 53202, Equality Wisconsin, 2717 E. Hampshire Ave., madison-minotaurs.com, madisonminotaurs@ org, [email protected] 414-272-9442, www.lesbianalliance.org 53211, 414-431-1306, www.equalitywi.org gmail.com PFLAG Door County, Hope United Church of Lesbian Fund of the Women’s Fund Human Rights League, 252 E. Highland Blvd., Christ, 141 S. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, 54235, of Milwaukee, 414-290-7350, www. 53202, 414-445-5292, www.hrl-pac.org, 920-421-8815, www.pflagdoorcounty.org, womensfundmke.org/grantmaking/cultures- [email protected] Youth/education [email protected] giving-funds/lesbian_fund GSA for Safe Schools, 301 S. Bedford St., PFLAG of the Greater Oshkosh Area, One-Of-A-Kind People and Places Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 252 E. Madison, 53703, 608-661-4141, www. First Congregational Church, 137 Algoma Highland Blvd., 53202, 414-271-2656, www. Sports gsaforsafeschools.org Blvd., 54901, www.oshkosh-pflag.org, mkelgbt.org Front Runners/Front Walkers, 262-285-7645, [email protected] Milwaukee LGBT History Project, 414-224- ullrwolf.com/frontrunnersmke, thbolt@milwpc. PFLAG La Crosse, LGBT Resource Center of the EXPERIENCE OUR UNCLONABLE WAY OF LIVING 0517, www.mkelgbthist.org com FOX VALLEY Seven Rivers Region, 303 Pearl St., 54602, Here is an urban lifestyle that you won’t find in any suburb or anywhere else in the city. Nearly every one of Milwaukee Pride Parade, P.O. Box 0091, Metro Milwaukee Tennis Club, 3957 608-784-0452,www.7riverslgbt.org our residences is unduplicated. And each reflects the diverse nature and spirit of the people who live here. We 53201, 414-607-3793, www.prideparademke. 81st St., 53222, 414-616-3716, moenell@ Community PFLAG of Manitowoc County, St. James org, [email protected] sbcglobal.net Argonauts of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 22096, Episcopal Church, 434 N. 8th St., 54220, 920- invite you to read some of their stories online. It’s easy to see why this is Milwaukee’s best selling downtown PFLAG-Milwaukee, 252 E. Highland Ave., Milwaukee Gay Soccer League, 1012 Green Bay, 54305, www.argonautsll.org, info@ 323-9142, [email protected] community—whether you seek the refined luxury of a penthouse or an exquisitely detailed condominium. 53202, 414-299-9198, pflagmilwaukee@ E. Clark St., 53212, 414-405-5878, www. argonautsll.org PFLAG Stevens Point, 715-572-6922, www. hotmail.com milwaukeegaysoccer.org Bear Club 4 Men, P.O. Box 13463, Green Bay, pflagpoint.com We invite you to take a unique tour of our decorated models. PrideFest, 252 E. Highland Ave., Stop 1, 53202- Milwaukee Gay Volleyball Association, 54307, www.bc4m.com PFLAG Washburn, Washburn Public Library, The Point Sales Center 9600, 414-272-3378, www.pridefest.com www.milwaukeegayvolleyball.com Harmony Café, 233 E. College Ave., Appleton, 307 Washington Ave., 54891, 715-209-1100, CONDOMINIUMS FROM THE LOW $220s BRIDGE HOMES FROM THE $800s PENTHOUSES TO $1.4MM 106 W. Seeboth St. Suite 611 | Milwaukee, WI 53204

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