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by Chuck Colbert rights for lesbian and gay couples. a civil marriage ‘like you get in city hall,’ Catho- Jones’ remarks came during a telephone press lic support for allowing gay couples to marry Catholic advocates for LGBT rights got a boost conference March 22, when two panelists dis- increases by 28 points, from 43 percent to 71 with the release of a new report showing the cussed report findings. The report, “Catholic At- percent. A similar pattern exists in the general faithful are more supportive of gay rights than titudes on Gay and Lesbian Issues,” is said to population, but the Catholic increase is more LANFORD WILSON: the general public and other Christian denomi- be the most comprehensive portrait to date on pronounced.” nations. At the same time, the report points to the topic. Some key findings from the study in- —The report also showed strong Catholic sup- GAY PLAYWRIGHT DIES a higher Catholic interest in civil unions, sug- clude: port for other aspects of gay rights, with 73 per- page 15 gesting education may be key in convincing —“Nearly three-quarters of Catholics favor ei- cent supporting laws against workplace discrim- civil-unions backers to embrace full marriage ther allowing gay and lesbian people to marry ination, 60 percent favoring gay adoptions, and equality. (43 percent) or allowing them to form civil 63 percent favoring openly gay military service. “Catholics are at least five percentage points unions (31 percent). Only 22 percent of Catho- —“A majority of Catholics (56 percent) believe more supportive than the general population,” lics say there should be no legal recognition of a that sexual relations between two adults of the said Robert P. Jones, chief executive officer of gay couple’s relationship.” same gender is not a sin.” By way of contrast, the Public Religion Research Institute, referring —“When same-sex marriage is defined explic- “among the general population, less than half to a range of public policy and legal issues, in- itly as a civil marriage,” moreover, “support is (46 percent) believe it is not a sin.” cluding same-sex marriage, workplace non-dis- dramatically higher among Catholics.” For ex- Turn to page 8 crimination, open military service, and adoption ample, “If marriage for gay couples is defined as Maine South student, GSA make strides CHARO TALKS OUT BY STEVEN CHAITMAN WITH WCT A year ago last February, Maine South senior page 19 IN Anna Rangos left her English class in tears after fellow students criticized her for an article she authored in the school paper about transgender AMERICA issues. Since then, Rangos and the school’s gay- straight alliance (GSA) have worked tirelessly to create awareness of both their club and LGBT issues throughout the school and community. Much of that effort has been placed with trying to provide LGBT sensitivity training for Maine South teachers and faculty. Maine South principal Shawn Messmer approved the GSA’s proposal to bring in professionals from Chicago’s About Face Youth Theatre, but its application to receive grant money from a foundation through Maine Township was denied. The club has con- tinually struggled to secure the necessary funding. christina kahrl “We’ve been going off education grants and it’s been really frustrating because there’s not talks baseball much we can do as students,” Rangos said. page 30 “We’ve gotten turned down from a few probably because there’s not as much administrative support as there should or could be.” The GSA’s faculty sponsor, Jennifer Sarashin- nightspots sky, has had to shoulder much of the grant work-

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All offers end in 3 days, unless noted. 4 March 30, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES ic Executive Director Don Blanchon. “At a time ONLINE AT when most Americans thought of HIV/AIDS as Elizabeth Taylor: Actor, something that didn’t affect them, her commit- WINDYCITYMEDIAGROUP.COM ment to the issue and considerable star power NATIONAL NEWS helped to take the fight against HIV/AIDS right activist dies at 79 into the mainstream of American society. Her dedication to raising money along with aware- By Tracy Baim Taylor testified before Congress to ensure Sen- ness has helped to save countless lives both by ate support for the Ryan White CARE Act, spoke helping to treat people living with the virus and Elizabeth Taylor, 79, one of the most important before the National Press Club, and addressed by preventing new infections.” early supporters in the fight against AIDS, died the General Assembly at the United Nations on “Because of her dedication and commitment, —Brown Univ. students March 23 of congestive heart failure. World AIDS Day, according to her foundation. Whitman-Walker named our main facility in demonstrate Taylor won numerous awards over the years, Several years ago, to honor its founding in- northwest Washington after her in 1993,” said against anti-gays and is seventh on the American Film Institute’s ternational chairman on her birthday, amfAR’s Blanchon. “Her dedication to the cause led her Female Legends List. She won two Academy staff placed an open letter in one of the Foun- to be her personally for the dedication. That —Family of Tyler dation’s event journals. The organization posted kind of commitment exemplifies why she was so Clementi (left) wants to it online on the day Taylor died, a message that important in the early days of the fight against prosecute roommate was a fitting tribute then and is a fitting trib- HIV/AIDS. We will ensure that she is remem- bered not just for her career but for her unwav- ute now: “All your life you were known for your —Kentucky Mason on ering support for a community and a cause that, beauty. During the past two decades or so, we trial for being gay gradually came to take that beauty for granted, in the early days, many would not touch.” but we were also constantly arrested by your The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defama- other qualities We were staggered by your grace tion (GLAAD) honored Taylor with the Vanguard Award at the 11th Annual GLAAD Media Awards under fire. We were inspired by your outspoken our president didn’t even utter the word for in 2000 for her work to increase the visibility honesty in the face of the disbelievers. And we years into the epidemic. So I got involved. and understanding of the LGBT community. For were comforted by your deep compassion for all “All of my life I’ve spent a lot of time with the past several years, she has also served as an those living with HIV/AIDS.” The group added: gay men—Montgomery Clift, Jimmy Dean, Rock underwriter for the GLAAD Media Awards Young “amfAR will remember and honor Elizabeth Tay- Hudson—who are my colleagues, coworkers, Adult Program, where hundreds of young LGBT lor for keeping the faith and for inspiring us year confidantes, my closest friends, but I never adults and allies attend the event. after year to keep going until this devastating thought of who they slept with! They were just In her GLAAD acceptance speech, she said: epidemic is conquered.” the people I loved. I could never understand “It’s the first award I’ve received from a gay or- “We are deeply saddened by the death Eliza- why they couldn’t be afforded the same rights ganization and I’m honored and just tickled.” beth Taylor,” said Joe Solmonese, president of and protections as all of the rest of us. There is Reporter Rex Wockner detailed more of her Liz Taylor at the 2000 GLAAD Awards in L.A. the Human Rights Campaign. “Taylor was a true no gay agenda, it’s a human agenda. comments at the GLAAD event: “I started my ac- Photo by Rex Wockner ally to the LGBT community. She was one of the “All of us should be treated the same, and tivism in the ’80s when a new disease emerged first public voices to speak up about the AIDS GLAAD knows that. Why shouldn’t gay people be that was quickly and inexplicably killing people. crisis while many others stayed silent in the allowed to marry? Those against gay marriages Worse than the virus there was the terrible dis- Awards for Best Actress (for BUtterfield 8 and 1980s and she helped raise millions of dollars to say marriage should only be between a man and crimination and prejudice it left in its wake. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), and the Jean fight the disease.” a woman. God, I, of all people know that [the Suddenly it made gay people stop being human Herscholt Humanitarian Award in 1992 for her “Elizabeth Taylor was the first major Holly- remainder of the sentence was inaudible due beings and start becoming the enemy. I knew AIDS work. wood star to take up the banner of HIV/AIDS to an audience outburst]. I feel that any home somebody had to do something. For God’s sake, Among her dozens of credits are the following activism,” said D.C.-based Whitman-Walker Clin- where there is love constitutes a family and all films: National Velvet, Little Women, Father of families should have the same legal rights, in- the Bride, A Place in the Sun, Giant, Cat on a cluding the right to marry and have or adopt Hot Tin Roof, The Taming of the Shrew, These children! Old Broads, The Flintstones, and Suddenly, Last “Why shouldn’t gay people be able to live as Summer. open and freely as everybody else? What it comes Taylor was a critical voice of reason in the down to, ultimately, is love. How can anything 1980s, when AIDS first became prominent in the bad come out of love? The bad stuff comes out U.S. She raised millions of dollars for the Ameri- of mistrust, misunderstanding and, God knows, can Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR), from hate and from ignorance. Thank God GLAAD which she helped start after the 1985 death of works to fight this. During my life I’ve seen many her friend Rock Hudson from AIDS complica- things, good and bad, but the bad things never tions. She attended at least one Chicago benefit came out of loving acts, loving gestures or lov- for AIDS support. ing relationships. That’s why I’m here tonight— Her own Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, to celebrate you and your families. And to tell which she founded in 1991, raised an estimated you to hang in there and to say, once and for all $50 million to fight the disease. Chicago House of us, long live love.” and Howard Brown Health Center are among National Minority AIDS Council Deputy Execu- those agencies receiving funding from the Foun- tive Director Daniel C. Montoya also issued a dation. statement: “From the onset of the epidemic, Ms. Reportedly, a large portion of Taylor’s $600 Taylor was an early and fierce advocate for ac- million estate will go to AIDS charities. Her tion to combat HIV/AIDS. Moved by news that famous jewelry collection, with an estimated her dear friend and fellow actor, Rock Hudson, value of more than $150 million in 2002, will be was dying from the disease, Ms. Taylor co-found- auctioned to benefit the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Elizabeth Taylor was the founding international chairman of amfAR. Turn to page 21 Foundation and amfAR.

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National Center for Lesbian Rights Legal Direc- Without explanation, the 9th Circuit’s ruling to- Proposition 8 stay remains tor Shannon Minter also was distressed by the day allows that harm to continue. Every day that development. Prop 8 remains in effect, the state of California By REX WOCKNER ing to appeal has been referred for analysis by “We are deeply disappointed by the court’s is harming families, sending a devastating mes- the California Supreme Court, substantial addi- failure to lift the stay,” Minter said. “A federal sage to LGBT youth, and perpetuating violence The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on March tional, indefinite and unanticipated delays lie court held that Prop 8 is unconstitutional and and discrimination against LGBT people.” 23 refused a request from the American Founda- ahead. It’s unreasonable and decidedly unjust that its continued enforcement causes serious —Assistance: William Kelley tion for Equal Rights and lawyers Ted Olson and to expect California’s gay and lesbian couples to David Boies that it lift its block on the August put their lives on hold and suffer daily discrimi- 2010 federal district court ruling that struck nation as second-class citizens while their U.S. mother and aunt, a woman devoted to and down Proposition 8. District Court victory is debated further.” Geraldine Ferraro: deeply loved by her family. Her courage and U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker had is- The 9th Circuit apparently was unswayed by 1935-2011 generosity of spirit throughout her life wag- sued an injunction barring further enforcement that line of reasoning, though it did not explain Geraldine Ferraro, an attorney who became ing battles big and small, public and person- of Prop 8 after finding that it violates the U.S. why. the first woman nominated for U.S. vice presi- al, will never be forgotten and will be sorely Constitution. The 9th Circuit, however, quickly On March 23, the judges ordered: “Having con- dent by a major political party, died March 26 missed.” “stayed” Walker’s injunction, and his ruling has sidered all of the factors set forth in Nken v. after battling blood cancer for 12 years. She U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., issued been tied up on appeal since. Holder ... and all of the facts and circumstances was 75. a statement saying, “My heart is filled with Prop 8, passed by voters in November 2008, surrounding Plaintiffs’ motion to vacate the stay Ferraro ran with Democratic presidential sadness at the passing of Geraldine Ferraro. amended the California Constitution to halt pending appeal, as well as the standard for va- candidate Walter Mondale in the 1984 elec- This history-making woman was my colleague same-sex marriage, which was legal in the state catur set forth in Southeast Alaska Conservation tion; they lost to Ronald Reagan and his run- and my friend. I send my deepest sympathies at the time. Council v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ... we ning mate, George H.W. Bush. to her family whom Geraldine loved beyond Olson and Boies say the appeal process is tak- deny Plaintiffs’ motion at this time.” A resident of New York, Ferraro was a mem- measure.” ing too long, especially given a lengthy delay It was unclear if the phrase “at this time” was ber of the U.S. House of Representatives dur- She is survived by her husband of 50 years, introduced into the case in February when the an indication that the court might see the mat- ing the years 1979-1985. John A. Zaccaro; her three children and their 9th Circuit punted to the California Supreme ter differently at some future time. In a statement, her family said, “Her fam- spouses, Donna Zaccaro Ullman and Paul Ull- Court the question of whether the people who For now, LGB Californians will wait for the ily said “Geraldine Anne Ferraro Zaccaro was man, John and Anne Rasmussen Zaccaro, and are appealing Walker’s ruling—the folks who put California Supreme Court’s answer to the 9th widely known as a leader, a fighter for justice, Laura Zaccaro Lee and Josh Lee; and her eight Prop 8 on the ballot—actually have any right, Circuit’s question, which will be taken into con- and a tireless advocate for those without a grandchildren. under California law, to appeal. sideration by the 9th Circuit judges when they voice. To us, she was a wife, mother, grand- None of the people who are defendants in the decide whether to give the Prop 8 supporters case—including Gov. Jerry Brown and Attorney federal standing to appeal and serve as defen- General Kamala Harris—have an interest in ap- dants. The California Supreme Court has said it pealing Walker’s ruling or defending Prop 8. As won’t hear oral arguments on the matter until GayLife endorsed the a result, if the Prop 8 supporters are found to September at the earliest. team of Walter Mondale have no standing to appeal, then the 9th Circuit Equality California said it was “profoundly and Geraldine Ferraro won’t hear the case, Walker’s ruling would take disappointed” by the 9th Circuit’s refusal to let in 1984. GayLife was effect, and same-sex couples could marry again gays marry while the appeal moseys along. published in Chicago in California—although the question of stand- “Today’s ruling is a major setback for same-sex from 1975 to 1986. ing also could be appealed to the U.S. Supreme couples and their families who must continue Court. living every day in legal limbo without the basic “The stay was originally ordered with the freedoms and protections guaranteed to them by understanding that the 9th Circuit would rule our nation’s Constitution,” said Executive Direc- swiftly on the case before it,” said Olson. “Now tor Geoff Kors. “Every day same-sex couples are that the issue of the (Prop 8) proponents’ stand- denied the freedom to marry, their families suf-

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By Lisa Keen ted to continuing our determined efforts to ad- Keen News Service vance the human rights of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.” More than 260 The White House announced March 22 that Pres- State Department Secretary Hillary Clinton ident Obama and Brazilian President Dilma Vana also issued a statement March 22, saying the DADT discharges Rousseff have established a “special rapporteur United States took “a leading role” in developing the statement with 30 other countries. in FY 2010 on LGBT issues at the Organization of American Servicemembers United, the nation’s “We will continue to promote human rights States.” It also drew attention to a United Na- largest organization of gay and lesbian around the world for all people who are mar- tions declaration, backed by the United States troops and veterans, announced that it ginalized and discriminated against because and joined by 85 other countries, calling for an has obtained documents showing that the of sexual orientation or gender identity,” said end to violence and persecution against LGBT total official number of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Clinton’s statement. “And we will not rest until people. Tell” (DADT) discharges for fiscal year 2010 every man, woman and child is able to live up Obama was in Brazil as part of his first presi- was 261. to his or her potential free from persecution or dential visit to South America. The trip, which The annual fiscal year DADT discharge discrimination of any kind.” was to focus on the economy and trade, has statistic combines the total number of According to a fact sheet issued by the White been in stiff competition with the news that discharges reported by the Department House late Tuesday night, the United Nations American forces—as part of a United Nations of Defense, which was 250, with the to- statement is entitled, “Ending Acts of Violence action—are now bombing Libya. tal number of discharges reported by the and Related Human Rights Violations Based On Rousseff, who has been in office only two Department of Homeland Security for the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.” Two months, also issued a statement March 21 about Coast Guard, which was 11. previous statements—one in 2006 and one in fighting homophobia. “While this latest official discharge num- 2008—were signed by 54 and 67 countries, re- The White House announcement was issued ber represents an all-time annual low, it spectively. The 2011 statement, unlike the pre- through Press Secretary Jay Carney’s office, say- is still unusually high considering that vious ones, includes a statement welcoming at- ing Obama “was pleased to announce during Brazilian President Dilma Vana Rousseff. the secretary of defense issued a directive tention to LGBT issues as a part of the Universal his trip to Brazil that he and President Rousseff half-way through the fiscal year to make it Periodic Review process. It also notes increased agreed to promote respect for the human rights much harder for military units to discharge attention to LGBT issues in regional human of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender indi- people, and people deprived of liberty. It has troops under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’” said rights forms, encourages the Office of the High viduals through the establishment of a special four “special rapporteur” looking at the rights Alexander Nicholson, executive director of Commissioner for Human Rights to continue ad- rapporteur on LGBT issues at the Organization of of children, women, migrant workers and their Servicemembers United. dressing LGBT issues, and calls for states to end American States.” families, and the freedom of expression. For the most comprehensive collection criminal sanctions based on LGBT status.” This “special rapporteur” will be the first of its The White House press statement Tuesday of polling data, discharge statistics, aca- The United States, Colombia,and Slovenia co- kind in the international system. 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Center, library MAINE from cover Outside of school, Rangos has also been involved as an LGBT activist. Her involvement host forum on We’ve just run into some logistical problems,” in the Illinois Safe School Alliance helped her Sarashinsky said. “It’s not like we’re hitting earn a spot as one of two teenagers on the women’s complete brick wall, but it’s taking longer than Anna School Bullying Prevention Task Force. Assem- any of us would have hoped.” Rangos bled by the Illinois Prevent School Violence Sarashinsky estimated that the club needs (right) Act, the task force was created for the purpose healthcare to find at least $1,000 to pay for About Face, of addressing bullying policy and procedure in BY EMMANUEL GARCIA with friend. which is substantial when considering the Photo Illinois schools with recommendations that budget of most student groups. The students were submitted to Governor Pat Quinn and the The Chicago Public Library (CPL) recently part- courtesy could raise the funds themselves, but are al- General Assembly March 1. nered with the Center on Halsted to host a series of Rangos ready busy fundraising for other events, such Sarashinsky said that Rangos has done an of forums designed to address topics of interest as the upcoming GSA Dance April 8 for LGBT excellent job dealing with the issues that she’s to lesbian, bi and trans women. youth from all over Chicagoland. had to face during this last year, but still has On March 24, this new partnership produced Senior GSA member Ashley Sanks has worked room to grow. SpeakOUT: Women’s Healthcare in Chicago: Past, annual homecoming parade for the first time, closely with Rangos in their four years to- “Anna is an amazing young woman who has Present and Future at the center’s Hoover-Lep- which turned out to be a largely positive expe- gether and said that Rangos’ bullying last year really worked to make her environment a bet- pen Theater. Simone Koehlinger moderated the rience. Students along with friends and allies spurred the club on to making a big difference ter, more accepting place,” she said. “I think evening by asking each panelist to give a brief from the Park Ridge area and greater Chicago this school year. that Anna has room to grow in realizing that history of the work the individual organizations came to join the effort, passing out rainbow “For first three years nothing got done and change does not happen as quickly as one have done regarding healthcare. ribbons and Skittles to a mostly supportive this year/end of last year we got sick of not would want it to and that sometimes it takes Affinity Executive Director Kim Hunt and Ami- crowd. making a change and allied together,” Sanks more persistence and patience.” gas Latinas Treasurer Marta Coronado shared “I think it’s just a matter of being visible and said. “I remember when Anna came running Rangos plans to stay in Chicago after she statistics from research studies their organi- we want to be visible within the community,” in bawling and crying, and I think that was a graduates this semester. She’s hoping for ac- zations have conducted in the past couple of Rangos said. “And people know that LGBT kids catalyst for all of us. Anna’s really strong and ceptance to DePaul University where she would years. In 2007, Amigas Latinas—a not-for profit are in our high school and if there are younger it was tough to see her at that point of weak- like to major in Women’s and Gender Studies organization for Latina lesbian and bisexual kids just starting to realize that they’re gay, ness.” with the intention of eventually attending law women—funded Proyecto Latina, a survey of we’re letting them know we’re there.” Earlier this year, the GSA marched in the school. more than 300 women. According to Coronado the data showed that 27 percent of those sur- veyed suffered from clinical depression and that 20 percent had attempted suicide. Similarly, in 2001, Affinity—an organization for Black lesbi- special appearance ans and bisexual women—conducted the “Take Charge” study through the University of Chicago. Hunt, said that of the 230 women that participated, all said they were not “out” to their doc- tors. Both Hunt and Coronado said the data has helped them develop better mental health programming. Christina Santiago, manger of programming for the Lesbian Community Care Project (LCCP),

Angelique Grandone. Photo by Homosexuality: Emmanuel Garcia The Battleground for a Dying Form of Christianity spoke of the merger between LCCP and Howard Brown Health Center as an example of how the needs of an organization change from its in- ception to what is needed now. Saying, “LCCP changed from being a grassroots cancer networking and support group for queer women, Bishop John to being a portal through which queer women can access healthcare through the bigger um- brella that is Howard Brown,” Chicago Women’s AIDS Project Executive Director Cathy Christeller Shelby Spong provided an overview of the role women played during the early years of the AIDS crisis. Best-selling Koehlinger asked the panelists about future challenges regarding women’s healthcare. Chris- author, biblical scholar teller expressed great concern for substance- and retired abuse and drug-treatment programs ahead of funding cuts. “The fact that the city, state Episcopal bishop and feds are all going to cut services in some unknowns sets of horrific ways, all at once, is something we don’t have a grip on,” she said. During the Q&A portion of the forum an attend- ee asked what can the organizations present do to improve support for transgender people when they are referred out of “safe spaces.” Angelique Grandone, health educator at Chicago Women’s Health Center, said her organization vets affiliates so that they are trans-informed and are constantly looking for referrals; however, a key support they have developed is to have another wednesday, april 6, 2011, 7:00 p.m. trans-identified person as an advocate. “So that there were actually three people in the room, frick center, founders lounge the individual patient, an advocate, the health- 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois care provider to be able to create a safer space, talk about language use and also to provide ad- Admission is free. Questions? (630) 617-3390 or www.elmhurst.edu ditional support,” Grandone said. 8 March 30, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES CATHOLICS from cover both sides on this issue.” this study is certainly confirmed by our recent Bernard Cherkasov, executive director of Equal- experience with passage of a civil unions bill,” Altogether, attitudes among U.S. Catholics con- ity Illinois, sees the challenge ahead. “This re- he said, referring to “the many Catholics across trast sharply with views of bishops who con- port identifies for us additional opportunities for the state who spoke to their state legislators, tinue to oppose a range of gay-rights public- educational work,” he said. “While more than 40 calling for commitment to fairness and justice policy issues and legislative proposals. While percent of respondents already support marriage for all couples, straight or gay, who want their church doctrine holds sexual relations between equality, an additional over 30 percent support relationships acknowledged and respected under two people of the same gender as always sin- equal protections for same-sex couples without the new law.” ful, pastoral teaching says “homosexual persons the term ‘marriage.’ We need to understand the Pett also holds out hope for Catholic bishops, must be accepted with respect, compassion, and reason for that distinction in the respondents who he said, given the report, “have a great sensitivity.” minds so that we can make our case for full opportunity to dialogue and learn by engaging During the press conference, panelist and so- equality ever clearer.” with the faithful versus issuing lobbying state- ciologist Michele Dillon, said she was not sur- Chris Pett, chapter president of Dignity/Chi- ments and pronouncements from behind the hi- prised by the report’s findings, even if the results cago, who also leads Equality Illinois’ religious erarchical curtain.” contradict a popular stereotype of Catholics as outreach committee, said he was delighted by traditionally conservative on social issues. the report’s findings. “The power and truth of “The findings do fit with increased general patterns of support in the general U.S. population as a whole for various aspects of gay rights, Civil Rights Agenda marks, saying, “I am extremely sorry. I have including same-sex marriage,” said Dillon, chair spent over 30 years of my life here giving of the sociology department at the University of asks sheriff to resign public service, and I have never intentionally New Hampshire. The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), an Illinois’ done anything to hurt anyone for any reason. In particular, she added, “Catholic support fits statewide LGBTQ advocacy and political or- ... All I can do is say I am sorry. ... I am with what has been well-documented over the Michele Dillon. Photo from the Univ. of New ganization, is calling for the resignation of extremely sorry [and] I beg people’s forgive- last several years of a pretty strong pattern of Hampshire website Schuyler County Sheriff Don Schieferdecker ness.” after it was reported that he posted a com- Schulyer County is located in west-central liberalism among Catholics in general for various Dignity/USA, an LGBT Catholic advocacy group, issues,” for instance, “abortion, divorce without ment on Facebook that referred to a co-work- Illinois, about 240 miles southwest of Chi- who was not on the conference call, but reached er as a “little fag Jew boy,” according to an cago. Its county seat is Rushville. annulment,” the “sexually, socially contested” afterwards, said she attributes the laity’s liberal issues within the Church. organizational press release. attitudes to “the climate that has allowed more “It is absolutely incomprehensible that an More good news: Catholic attitudes on gay and more Catholics to come out to their families, Bishop Spong rights from the new report fall in line with a elected official would use such language to their friends, and fellow Catholics.” refer to a subordinate. I don’t care if it was to speak March 18 Washington Post-ABC poll that found For Casey Lopata of Fortunate Families, a that a slim majority of Americans—53 percent— meant in jest or not. I don’t care if he meant national gay-positive ministry of outreach to for everyone to see it or not. The fact is, the in Elmhurst April 6 say they now support same-sex marriage. Just Author, biblical scholar and retired Epis- parents of LGBT children, “It’s that personal re- comment is now public and there should be five years ago, only 36 percent of U.S. residents copal bishop John Shelby Spong will present lationship, once you personally know someone consequences for statements such as this,” said they supported gay marriage. “Homosexuality: The Battleground for a Dying and love,” he said, referring to Catholic parents stated Anthony Martinez, executive director And yet Dillon said, “Even though the report Form of Christianity” Wed., April 6, as part who see their gay sons and lesbian daughters in of TCRA. “Not only is this remark extremely data show strong support among the Catholic la- of the Still Speaking: Conversations on Faith relationships and are grandparents.” hurtful to many Illinoisans, it sends a mes- ity, I don’t think we should expect the Catholic lecture series. The other panelist on the call agreed with sage to folks that it is okay to use such lan- bishops to stand back and say we don’t need to The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the professor Dillon’s assessment of liberal trends guage. It sends the message that it is appro- focus on these issues.” Founders Lounge of the Frick Center at among the laity. “Even among Latino Catho- priate to mock Jewish people and people who As she explained, “Quite the contrary. The Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect, Elmhurst. lics, long supposed to be a group supportive of are gay or part of the LGBT community.” bishops often repeat they are not going to be Spong—viewed as one of the leading traditional social values, the numbers point to “There is no room for bigots in this state,” distracted by any polls or what the laity say,” spokespersons for liberal Christianity—was growing support for same-sex marriage,” said said Lowell Jaffe, TCRA political director. “As adding, “We’re certainly going to see a lot of bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark for Stephen Schneck, director of the Catholic Uni- a Jewish descendent and a member of the activism on the part of the National Conference 24 years, before his retirement in 2001. His versity of America’s Institute for Policy Research LGBT Community, this comment turns my of Catholic Bishops to try to keep at bay the admirers see him as a teaching bishop who and Catholic Studies. “The question facing the stomach. The Sheriff is a very public figure move toward increasing laws favoring same-sex makes contemporary theology accessible to bishops, who opposed same-sex marriage on and an elected official; he is a leader. His marriage.” the laity. doctrinal grounds, is how they will choose to comments do not show leadership, they reek For example, New York’s Archbishop Timothy For more information, call 630-617-3390. address this momentum.” of discrimination and ignorance. Think of Dolan, the newly elected president of the bish- Schneck also spoke to what he called anoth- ops’ conference, recently compared same-sex what this says to a child, especially a child er “striking feature” of the report, “the much who may be struggling with their sexual iden- marriage to incest. “I mean, I love my mom,” higher Catholic interest, especially among white Dolan told CBS’ “60 Minutes.” But “I don’t have tity.” non-Latino Catholics, in civil unions compared TCRA has asked residents of Illinois, espe- the right to marry her, OK? There are certain to other denominations and Americans gener- rights and attractions in life that are very beau- cially residents of Schuyler County, to contact ally.” Apparently, he said, “Catholics like civil the sheriff and respectfully ask him to step tiful and noble but don’t entitle you to mar- unions as an alternative to same-sex marriage at riage.” down. Schuyler County Sheriff Don Schiefer- a higher rate than other groups.” decker can be reached at 217-322-4366, or Meanwhile, what accounts for the Catholic la- But civil-union support is a matter of perspec- ity’s progressive gay-rights positions? by email at [email protected]. tive. “ If Catholics [who] support civil unions “We will be watching this very closely,” said “For Catholics, same-sex issues are personal are counted among those favoring same-sex matters of morality; and just as Catholics have Martinez. “We will be contacting the elected marriage, then a majority of Catholics support officials in the area, and other organizations made up their own minds about divorce and con- [it],” Schneck explained. “If on the other hand, traception, they also see same-sex relations in and groups within the state that will work civil-union supporters are counted among those with us to ensure that the Sheriff is held ac- the same arena,” Dillon explained. “It’s up to who oppose same-sex marriage, then the major- the individuals involved. They see these issues countable for his discriminatory remarks.” ity of Catholics oppose same-sex marriage by 55 According to AOL News, Schieferdecker as being independent of church teaching.” to 43 percent. It’s the possible swing group for Marianne Duddy-Burke, executive director of made the comment under a Facebook photo of a boy with his mouth open. Someone posted, “Look, I found a fag,” to which the sheriff replied (in a post that has been removed), “Yup and his mouth is open, his glasses are off, he’s ready, little fag Jew boy.” Schieferdecker has apologized for his re- Bishop John Shelby Spong. A WINDY CITY AIDS TIMES SPECIAL PROJECT STAND UP FOR LOVE @ VOLUNTEER FOR AN HIV VACCINE STUDY We’re looking for HIV-negative men, 18-50 years old. You cannot get HIV

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chicago_windyCityTimes_5x2_silhouette.indd 1 1/26/2011 9:55:52 AM WINDY CITY TIMES March 30, 2011 9 10 March 30, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES mainstream homeless shelters. Projects like El for El Rescate have faced significant obstacles. Rescate, which will initially offer 15 beds, help However, the project is already in the zoning Rick Garcia honored to fill the current void of culturally competent stages and may open its doors yet this year. options for many queer youth. Calderon said the organization has received a “What happens in New York and what’s go- $300,000 capital commitment from several sup- at Vida/SIDA event ing to happen in Los Angeles and here is that portive state representatives—including Maria we say if [these youths’] families have rejected Antonia “Toni” Berrios, Cynthia Soto and Iris day, notably with Garcia’s ongoing support of By Joseph Erbentraut them, then we are their families,” Sanabria said. Martinez—and has received a great deal of help an ambitious LGBT youth-targeted transitional “We’re telling these young people that they’re from individuals donating their assistance with In an event that attracted numerous elected of- housing shelter, called “El Rescate” (or “The not alone. That they have something: They have the shelter’s architectural plans and zoning ficials and community leaders to Circuit Night- Rescue”), that Vida/SIDA has spearheaded. In a warm place to lay their head at night, the most fees. club’s Rehab Lounge, the Humboldt Park-based addition to honoring Garcia, the event at Circuit basic human right we can imagine.” Berrios was on hand at the event, joined by HIV/AIDS service organization Vida/SIDA hon- served as a fundraiser to support El Rescate’s In honor of Garcia’s support, Sanabria an- state Rep. Deb Mell and Berrios’ father, Cook ored longtime gay activist Rick Garcia March programming efforts. nounced they would name one of the shelter’s County Assessor Joe Berrios. Also in attendance 25. Roberto Sanabria, a board member of the three floors after Garcia. were Illinois Department of Human Rights Direc- Garcia, one of four co-founders of Equality Puerto Rican Cultural Center, with which Vida/ “[Rick] is not the type of person who puts his tor Rocco Claps; Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall Illinois, was abruptly fired from his long-held SIDA is affiliated, said opening the shelter “is hat in hand and asks, ‘Would you please tolerate of Fame honorees Lori Cannon and Charlotte position as that group’s principal lobbyist late not going to be very easy” but noted that it is me?’ [He] says, ‘You will accept me and if not, Newfeld; former U.S. Senate candidate and The last year. The decision, fast on the heels of the of critical importance to many LGBTQ youth in then get out of my way—get out of my com- Civil Rights Agenda co-founder Jacob Meister; passage of the state’s civil-union bill, was a the city who find themselves facing homeless- munity’s way,’” Sanabria noted. “We believe that and former 46th Ward aldermanic candidate Don controversial one in the eyes of many commu- ness. According to a 2007 study initiated by the the young people at our homeless shelter should Nowotny. nity activists, including the leadership of Vida/ National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, as many as understand, see and be moved by the legacy of Speaking before the crowd at Circuit, Toni Ber- SIDA. 40 percent of homeless youth are estimated to Rick Garcia. They should be informed by his pas- rios applauded Garcia’s history of advocacy. “Given his commitment to civil unions state- self-identify as LGBT. sion, his courage and all of his sacrifice.” “When Rick speaks, you can tell it’s from the wide and all the work he’s done, we needed to When some LGBTQ youth come out to their Garcia, after being handed an award modeled heart,” Berrios said. “Rick has done just such an make sure he was recognized,” Vida/SIDA Direc- families, Sanabria noted, they face both rejec- after the Paseo Boricua-bookending steel Puerto amazing job for the LGBT community. You just tor Juan Calderon told Windy City Times. tion from their families and an atmosphere of Rican flags that adorn Division Street, addressed gravitate to him when you first meet him. You That work, Calderon noted, continues to this discrimination, harassment or even abuse in his “intertwining” history with Vida/SIDA. He want to learn as much as you can from him and has often served as a judge in the organization’s want to help out as much as you can because annual transgender beauty pageant and also col- you can feel the passion he has for these is- laborated with the group in speaking with the sues.” state’s Latino Legislative Caucus last year. Meister, too, had kind words for Garcia, whom “It is always great to be recognized or hon- he described as, “in many respects, the public ored. Who doesn’t like that? But it is especially face of our community in Springfield.” touching and it is especially meaningful when “Even though he is not with Equality any that honor comes from people that you honor more, he is still out there doing the same things and you respect and you honor,” he said. he’s always been doing,” Meister said. “Everyone Garcia further spoke to the importance of El knows Rick, everyone has a tremendous amount Rescate providing much-needed access to shel- of respect for him and the work he’s done through ter, stability and positive role models for the the years and they should. He has his hand on city’s homeless LGBTQ youth. the pulse of the legislative and administrative “What I want more than anything right now is changes that are going on in Springfield and to have that center, El Rescate, there that will he’s going to continue to be on the forefront.” be open to kids who need us,” Garcia continued. “Kids who need us. Kids who have been thrown away by their families, who aren’t understood by their families. Kids who need us so that they Farrand named can grow, so that they can be loved and they can love and they can participate in this great city TPAN CEO and have great lives.” The board of directors of the HIV/AIDS According to Calderon, El Rescate is on track to agency Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) become the Midwest’s first LGBTQ-specific home- has announced Bill Farrand as TPAN’s chief executive officer. Farrand has been serving From left: Puerto Rican Cultural Center board member Roberto Sanabria, state Rep. Toni Berrios, less shelter. While similar projects, including a as acting CEO/executive director since July Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios, Rick Garcia, state Rep. Deb Mell, Illinois Department of Human shelter already completed in New York City and a 2010. Rights Director Rocco Claps and Vida/SIDA Director Juan Calderon. Photo by Joe Erbentraut forthcoming home in Los Angeles, have received the generous support of celebrities and federal “We thank Bill for his leadership at TPAN funding, Vida/SIDA’s efforts to secure funding over the last nine months,” stated TPAN Board President Tom Hart. “He has provided stability within the organization, while the Board of Directors went through the search and interview process for the CEO position. Bill has served in many capaci- ties within the organization and brings a wealth of experience to the position and leadership in the community.” Farrand, who has been with TPAN since 2007, previously held several positions within the organization, including prevention manager and directory coordinator for TPAN’s Illinois HIV Service Directory. He has also been a guest columnist for Posi- tively Aware, the HIV Treatment and Health Journal, which TPAN publishes. “It’s truly an honor to hold the title of CEO/Executive Director of such a well- respected AIDS services organization,” said Farrand. “The agency has made a tremendous impact on the Chicago community with our cutting-edge programs and services and on the national stage with Positively Aware magazine. I look forward to advancing TPAN into its next phase of growth on multiple levels.” Farrand holds a master’s degree in community counseling from Northeastern Illi- nois University; prior to joining TPAN, was an executive in financial services and tele- communications for more than 10 years. WINDY CITY TIMES March 30, 2011 11 25TH WARD Clinton administration. [Emanuel] asked me if I would endorse him, but I had made another Elections 2011: Daniel Solis commitment to [one of his opponents]. But I By ANDREW DAVIS told him that if he got into a runoff and my can- Runoffs Daniel didate wasn’t there, that I would endorse him. I Welcome to the Windy City Times elec- Daniel Solis is one of several current alderman Solis. think we’ll be able to work well together. tion guide for the April 5 runoff elections facing a runoff election—but he is not lacking WCT: Where do you stand regarding mar- in Chicago on pages 11-12. in confidence. Solis, who has represented the riage equality? April 5 will see runoff elections in 14 al- very diverse 25th Ward since 1996, talked about DS: I support it. I have family members and I dermanic races—including the 46th Ward, the election, crime, same-sex marriage and the have friends who are gay. I spent time talking which originally had 11 candidates (in- very controversial Fisk Coal Plant. to them and listening to their frustrations that cluding three openly gay ones). Now just Windy City Times: Let’s talk about the run- they don’t have the same rights as heterosexu- two remain: Molly Phelan and James Cap- off itself. Are you fine being in one, or do als—and I agree with them. pleman, who has a chance to become the you think it should be that whomever has the WCT: Knowing that you’re a big advocate second openly gay person on city council. majority of votes is the winner? of education, I want to get your thoughts on Read about a March 24 debate involving Daniel Solis: I’m have mixed feelings about it, a school that is only for LGBT students—or the two online. southwest side of the city. The reason I say it’s but I think I lean more towards the runoffs. It’s do you feel that there should be more LGBT- In addition, there are interviews with the a misrepresentation is because years before this a good idea to get at least 50 percent of your friendly programs, etc., in schools now? two candidates involved in the 25th Ward clean-power ordinance was introduced last year, voters’ support, as opposed to the winner get- DS: I can see both things happening but my runoff election: incumbent Daniel Solis and I introduced a similar—and, in some aspects, ting 30 percent or 22 percent. happening. However, my preference would be— challenger Témoc Morfin. The candidates stronger—ordinance in 2002. It was co-spon- WCT: You’ve been alderman since 1996. just like you have schools with representation discuss everything from LGBT issues to the sored by Ald. Ed Burke. DS: Right. I was appointed in ‘96 because my from different genders, ethnicities, communi- environment, with Morfin making serious When we introduced it, the same questions predecessor resigned, and then I had a special ties—to have gay students to be part of one allegations against Solis—and coming out came up then that are [coming up] now, al- election in ‘97. Then I went through the regular big community. So if I had a child or a friend as staunchly pro-life. though I think we can get this one passed. The cycle of elections in ‘99, 2003, 2007 and, now, who asked for my counsel, I’d say, “He or she is Also, April 5 is election day in suburban issue [involved] Chicago, or any municipality, 2015 ... I mean, 2011. just as good as everybody else. Put [that child] Cook County, as more than 2,000 candi- being restricted regarding the regulation of WCT: Looking ahead already, are we? in with everybody else. He or she should be ex- dates will be running for municipal, school, power plants. The power plants are regulated by DS: [Laughs] Yeah ... looking ahead. posed to the differences in our community.” park, library and fire district offices. Windy the EPA, the federal government, the state gov- WCT: OK. What are the biggest changes that Now, I know that some people prefer for their City Times talks with out gay Oak Park Vil- ernment [and] the attorney general. So because you’ve seen in your ward since becoming al- children to go to, say, military school, Catholic lage Trustee incumbent Ray Johnson and of that question, it languished in committee derman? school, an all-boys school or an all-girls school. Steven Bigden-Russell, a gay husband and for four years, until 2006. But it drew atten- DS: I see my ward as a collection of great eth- I do respect that, I would prefer for gay children father who is running for a school board tion to the EPA, so in 2006—four years after I nic neighborhoods; it’s a microcosm of Chicago. to attend school with everyone else and maybe seat in the Lake County town of Winthrop introduced the measure—the state of Illinois, I have an Asian community; a Hispanic commu- have special programs [in that school]. Harbor. Both interviews are online. the EPA and Midwest Generation agreed to clean nity; Eastern Europeans; ethnic groups especially WCT: What do you feel is the biggest prob- Also, our election guide charts are avail- [Fisk and the other coal-burning plant in Chi- in the southwest portion of my ward, especially lem facing the LGBT community? able and include the candidates’ responses cago], with a time limit of 2015. If they weren’t in the Heart of Chicago area; Little Italy; African DS: I think the biggest problem is that people to our survey. We also list endorsements cleaned up in 2015, they would have to close. Americans; and young professionals. Also, there see them as too different or outside the norm, from other agencies. Windy City Times does The reason I think that information is impor- is a contingent of younger artists and hipster- and they don’t realize that LGBT people [are like not endorse candidates for election. tant is that 10 months ago my colleague from type people in the east end of Pilsen. everyone else}—with the same concerns, same the North Side, [49th Ward Ald.] Joe Moore, So I’ve got everything—and each one of these needs, same fears and same aspirations as any- introduced his measure. I said, “We’ve already neighborhoods has seen improvements in the one else. done this, and we have this agreement. I don’t key areas that are important to a city. Education See http://www.DanielSolis.org. know how [this new ordinance] will be more suc- has improved. Crime has declined 25 percent cessful.” this past year. I’ve got about 10 more acres of It’s not an easy explanation, and when my green space in my ward. I’ve constructed new colleagues see this plant continuing to operate, schools, added parks. I’ve got libraries. I’ve got they don’t know how much cleaner that smoke a magnet school coming. is. I’ve talked with a number of voters, and some I’ve increased jobs: The Pilsen industrial quar- said, “I’ll vote for you but I wish you would ter is where the great companies of the ‘60s and change your mind [about the plant]”—even ‘70s were—General Electric and ComEd—but after I explained it to them. And some voters they left. When they left, they took jobs and who supported me in the past said, “Well, this is tax revenue, and left contaminated land. That’s very important to me and because of this I don’t when I introduced the TIF [tax-increment fi- think I’m going to support you.” nancing] in 2002, which allowed me to clean So on election night, Andrew, I said, “Look, I up the land, and improve and get more modern think this is the issue that [prevented me] from infrastructure. So that allowed me to attract new getting my 50 percent plus one.” My opponents industries, and we were able to add 3,000 jobs did a fantastic job of attacking me on that issue; and tax revenue. I can use revenue to help pub- I think they had about nine mailers and robo- lic institutions, like schools and parks. calls. So I said, “I’ve heard my constituents. I’m Starting at the end of last year, they started going to sign on to this ordinance.” That was construction of the first green street in Chicago, election night, Feb. 22. and that street will be intersecting my ward Less than a week later, I had a meeting with from east to west. the head of the SEIU [Service Employees Inter- WCT: What exactly do you mean by a “green national Union], Tom Balanoff. He basically said, street?” “I’m glad you’re going to be on this. You’re key DS: What I mean is that the materials used to and you have all this seniority and you have a construct the street are made from recycled ma- lot of respect from your colleagues. We believe terials. The street and the sidewalks will be per- that, if you’re on board, this has a better chance meable—meaning the water will soak through, of passing.” I said, “I am,” and he made a com- be collected and be reused. They are going to mitment that the SEIU would support and en- have kiosks across the new streets that will be dorse me. Now we’re partners, and I think this powered by solar panels; these kiosks will give is the partner we didn’t have in 2002, when I information in English and Spanish to individu- first introduced the ordinance. I’ve talked with als about the streets, and information about the several people—including Mayor-elect Rahm neighborhoods. Emanuel—and I think we’ll be able to pass it Also, we’ll have more green: For example, on during the next administration. one of the streets—on Cermak from Ashland to I hope this long story gives you a broader pic- Halsted—the south side won’t have sidewalks. ture than I just “flip-flopped.” I like to think It’ll have green areas that are friendly to pe- that I have been a strong environmental activ- destrians and bicycle riders. It’s expected to be ist, and that I’ve made a difference in my ward. completed by the summer or fall of this year. WCT: You mentioned Rahm Emanuel. How WCT: There’s a lot of controversy about the smoothly do you think you’ll able to work Fisk Generating System. According to an ar- with him? ticle at ChicagoNewsCoop.org, you switched DS: Well, I know Rahm from a long time ago. positions about this coal plant—now sup- I met him in the 1992 campaign for President porting a clean-power measure—in order to Clinton, and I worked with him when I was get union support. Can you address this? developing the naturalization campaign that DS: I think that [the article] misrepresents started in Chicago and went national under the me. Fisk is a coal-burning power plant in the 12 March 30, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES ELECTIONS ‘11: Action; the objective of this organization is to [1111 W.] Cermak and [Crawford] is on [3501 S.] 25TH WARD get people—especially young people—involved Pulaski. The alderman has been in their pocket; in cleaning up our community and focusing on he’s taken $52,000 in the last 10 years from recycling. I’ve been really active and people them. Quite frankly, he’s letting them get away Témoc Morfin Témoc By ANDREW DAVIS know that—[and] I’m really, really confident. with murder—because that’s what it is. People Everything we do in the 25th Ward—especially are dying. That’s blood money he’s been taking. Morfin. Cuauhtémoc Morfín—known by the 25th Ward since the alderman [Daniel Solis] took office— But there are other issues, [such as] the vio- residents simply as “Témoc”—has a formidable seems to be a struggle, a fight. lence. Just in the last six days, there have been obstacle in his attempt to become alderman: WCT: You mention “struggle.” Can you name five different shootings in the Pilsen area. We’re incumbent Daniel Solis, who has led the ward me three things you feel the current alder- talking about the gang violence and the expo- since the mid-1990s. Morfin talked with Windy man is doing wrong? sure of drugs here, especially in Pilsen. [Solis] is City Times about his opponent (levelling some TM: Let’s start with the [Fisk] coal plant. It’s talking about how he’s doing the police camera heavy charges), term limits, abortion and, of a hot-button issue because you’re talking about here, with the flashing lights, but I used to be a course, LGBT issues. residents—not only in the 25th Ward, but city- juvenile probation officer and I know what works Windy City Times: How confident are you wide. We’re talking about the 21st century, and to prevent violence. We need to open community going into this election? this plant is not up to code—and it’s in the centers; we need to open up the schools and uti- Témoc Morfin: Very confident. This has been a middle of communities, parks, schools. Statistics lize them—have them implement programs so show that there are 41 premature deaths a year young people have an option instead of being other alderman do the same. That’s quite a bit long journey. I ran in 2007 for the same position of money. and I came very, very close to a runoff election, and 2,800 cases of asthma—the highest in the recruited by gangs. The alderman has done noth- nation. ing about that. We need to allocate resources to I’m a community individual; I’ve been in this and I have been very active ever since. I’d been community for 30 years. I know all the issues. I working as a juvenile probation officer, as vice WCT: And those are all connected to the implement these programs. coal plant? Part of my platform [involves] dedicating 25 know that, as a community, we can tackle these president of the local chamber of commerce, as issues. We can make the community safer and vice president of the local school council at Ben- TM: They’re all connected to the coal plant percent of my salary for aldermanic program- here. There are two [coal plants]: one is on ming, and I will strongly advocate that every healthier—we just have to get the people in- ito Juarez High School. I founded Community in volved. We need a leader, not a politician who always caters to special interests. The following 16 questions appeared on WCT: Let’s say you become alderman. What the survey that Windy City Times sent out would you like to accomplish within your first Election 2011 - Runoffs 100 days of office? The Windy City Times election guide charts include the candidates’ responses to 16 LGBT-related questions to candidates in the 2011 election. Surveys sent by the newspaper. Windy City Times does not endorse candidates for election. were sent out to all candidates for whom we TM: Well, I have a lot of ideas that I’d like to Approximately 90 percent of the candidates in all the mayoral and aldermanic races were sent surveys. (Windy had contact info; we estimate that surveys throw on the table once I’m elected alderman of City Times was not able to reach a few candidates.) We have also included our questionnaire. were sent to 90 percent of all candidates. the 25th Ward. I’m also for term limits; I strong- The questions were the same for candidates ly believe that the aldermen and mayor should WCT = Windy City Times questions, number listed is of the total questions correct for that race in all races. have term limits. If the president of the United IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization States, then so should the mayor and aldermen. PPAC = Personal PAC 1) Do you have or would you install a written Politicians, if they don’t have term limits, [is- PLAN = Planned Parenthood sue] broken promises. There are some aldermen EI = Equality Illinois policy in your office regarding sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination? who have been [in city council] for 20 years. So WCT IVI PPAC PLAN EI 2) What is your position regarding funding that’s one of the things I’d propose right away. for HIV/AIDS treatment and education? Also, aldermen are making $110,000 a year. 3) Have you taken or would you take any steps We’re going through harsh economic times; al- to further HIV/AIDS treatment and education dermen should take a pay cut and dedicate some CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL programs? If so, what are those measures? of the money to help out with scholarships and ALDERMAN - 6th WARD 4) What are feelings regarding abortion? (i.e., programs. Roderick T. Sawyer Are you pro-choice or pro-life?) Also, I want to take a closer look at TIF [tax- Freddrenna M. Lyle Y Y 5) Have you started or would you start sensi- increment funding] money. Often, we don’t know tivity training for your staff members regard- what’s going on with the money until it’s already ALDERMAN - 15th WARD ing LGBT-related issues? been allocated. What I want to do is convene a Toni L. Foulkes Y Y budgetary committee of residents and business Raymond A. Lopez 6) Do you favor same-sex marriage? 7) If you were in the state legislature, would owners so we can determine what our priorities ALDERMAN - 16th WARD you have voted in favor of the civil-unions are in the 25th Ward, and put that money to use JoAnn Thompson Y Y bill that recently passed through the Illinois in the right way to create jobs and programs. Hal E. Baskin General Assembly? It’s really tough right now; you take a walk down ALDERMAN - 17th WARD 8) Do you favor hate-crimes legislation that 18th and Cermak, and every other business is an Latasha R. Thomas increases penalties for crimes committed empty storefront. David H. Moore Y based on the sexual orientation or gender WCT: Switching topics, where do you stand identity of the person attacked? regarding abortion? ALDERMAN - 20th WARD 9) Do you believe that LGBT individuals should TM: I would say I’m pro-life. I was raised as Willie B. Cochran a Catholic and come from a huge family; I have Che “Rhymefest” Smith Y Y become foster parents if they are qualified? 10) Do you believe that LGBT individuals have seven sisters and three brothers, so I’m very fam- ALDERMAN - 24th WARD the right to adopt children if they are quali- ily-oriented. That’s one of my strongest assets. Michael D. Chandler fied? 11) Would you keep committees around [Note: Interestingly, in his Windy City Times sur- Sharon Denise Dixon 15/16 Y Y such as the City of Chicago Commission on vey, Morfin said that he believes “unequivocally ALDERMAN - 25th WARD Human Relations’ Advisory Council on Les- in a woman’s right to choose whether or not to Cuahutémoc Morfín 15/16 bian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues end her pregnancy. The rights of women to do Daniel “Danny” Solis 14/16 Y Y and departments such as the Office of LGBT so have steadily eroded since Roe v. Wade. I am Health? alarmed at any effort to de-fund entities which ALDERMAN - 36th WARD 12) What are your thoughts on a school that help woman obtain access to safe, legal abor- Nicholas Sposato tion.”] John A. Rice Y Y would be designed specifically for LGBT students, much like the Harvey Milk School in If you elect to have sexual intercourse and ALDERMAN - 38th WARD New York City? your partner becomes pregnant, then you should Timothy M. Cullerton 13) Would you advocate for mandatory anti- be responsible. I’m an individual who believes Tom Caravette Y bullying policies/training in Chicago public [strongly] in responsibility—and this is one of ALDERMAN - 41st WARD schools? the reasons I’m in favor of gambling. I believe Mary O’Connor 14) Are any members of your current staff— that as long as it’s regulated gambling—people Maurita E. Gavin either campaign or general office personnel— are suffering and need jobs. openly LGBT? If someone decides to get an abortion, you’re ALDERMAN - 43rd WARD 15) Please list any and all experience you killing a human being and you’re [taking away] Tim Egan 16/16 Y a chance for someone to be born. I come from a Michele Smith 16/16 Y Y have on LGBT-related issues. 16) What do you feel is the biggest problem big Catholic family and, for me, family is always ALDERMAN - 45th WARD facing the LGBT community today? first. When I was a juvenile probation officer, it John Garrido just devastated me that there are so many fami- John Arena 15/16 Y Y Y lies who neglect to give quality time to their children; that’s one of the main reasons people ALDERMAN - 46th WARD Mary Anne “Molly” Phelan 15/16 Y Y who want attention get recruited by gangs. James Cappleman 16/16 Y Y Y Y See http://www.morfinfor25thward.com. Find out Morfin’s thoughts on marriage ALDERMAN - 50th WARD equality and other issues online at http:// Bernard L. Stone 14/16 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com. Debra L. Silverstein Y Y WINDY CITY TIMES March 30, 2011 13 a GAYin the Non-profit ED LIFE Pat Ewert Text and PHOTOS by Ross Forman Have your It’s been a wild ride over the past year for Pat Ewert, filled with every emotional extreme possible. premiums Last March, for instance, her company downsized, thus ending her career in the corporate world at an international consulting firm. She was then diagnosed with breast cancer following a self- increased exam. Ewert endured four months of chemotherapy and almost seven weeks of radiation treatment, recently? ultimately finishing her treatment in October. “I’m the poster child for modern medicine,” See me: said Ewert, whose partner, Vernita Gray, has Charles T. Rhodes, herself been battling breast cancer since 1997. “Today, I’m healthy and full of energy. Agent I feel great.” 2472 N. Clark She has been feeling great especially since 773.281.0890 her professional world is on a roll, too. 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Today I am admitting it. by his book and wondered, “Is it too late to have The combined forces of Windy City Times, Bullies sensed that insecurity in me. Growing my take own It Gets Better moment?” The an- founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, NUNN up in Tennessee was not easy for me. People at swer is no. We all have more stories to tell and founded May 1987. my school and church loved to feel superior by hopefully this one helps one more person. PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR knocking me down. Being gay, adopted, skinny, Recently, a policewoman looked at my license Tracy Baim nerdy and even left-handed made me an easy and said, “Weren’t you made fun of with that target. After a long day of being pushed into last name?” I stated, “Yes, although now I have ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky lockers and smacked in the head from the game a website NunnontheRun.com where I celebrate MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis BUSINESS MANAGER Meghan Streit It gets “smear the queer,” I returned to the safety of it but thanks for reminding me.” DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright my home and paid it forward on my younger Being syndicated nationally and having con- ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson better later brother. tinued growing success has brought students SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGERS: Terri Klinsky, Amy “Jerry the fairy” at least had peace in my room writing to me and saying they are studying jour- Matheny, Kirk Williamson, Dave Ouano, Kirk Smid PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Cynthia Holmes I turned the corner of the house and witnessed but my brother didn’t. I felt horrible after that nalism to be like me. This is really the ultimate NIGHTSPOTS MANAGING EDITOR Kirk Williamson a nightmare. day on the hill for making fun of him growing compliment. But I implore them, follow my foot- NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 My brother stumbled down the hill as a bus up. I vowed to change. steps and become whatever you want to be but SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Rex Wockner, Marie full of children screamed insults and threw trash Things did get better. I left for college in don’t step on people to get there. Life will get J. Kuda, David Byrne, Tony Peregrin, Lisa Keen, Yasmin Nair, Emmanuel Garcia out the window towards him. It was not just one Kentucky and hardly looked back. Finally there better and it’s never too late to start. THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan or two bullies, but a busload. I thought, “Why was a place where I could be different and for Jerry Nunn has written for Windy City Times CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight, Jr. doesn’t the bus driver do something?” once that was a good thing. I learned how to and Nightspots Magazine for more than six BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair I decided to take action myself and told my live away from home and make my own life. Af- years. His writings have appeared in publi- ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS Mary Shen Barnidge, Steve Warren, Lawrence mother; he never had to ride the bus after that. terwards, I moved up north to Chicago where I cations such as ChicagoPride, Frontiers, The Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Jerry Nunn, But was that really the solution? Who knows could be accepted for the person I wanted to Edge, Gozamos, Next, Basil, Out & About, Alicia Wilson, Jonathan Abarbanel the horrors he went through in the hallways of be. It was tough for me to finally come out to Seattle Lesbian, Huffington Post and Access COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Susie Day, his school. My brother was picked on his whole my family but through time things got better. I Hollywood. Jorjet Harper, Lee Lynch, Steve Starr, Lisa Keen, Charlsie Dewey, Michael Knipp, Mark Corece, Joe life. He never fit in with the crowd, and oth- started working for a LGBT publication where I Erbentraut, Carrie Maxwell, Billy Masters, Kate ers gained joy by his reactions to their abuse. interview celebrities, authors such as Dan Sav- Sosin, Chuck Colbert, Micki Leventhal, Sarah Toce, Natasha Hemley, Dana Rudolph, Sally Parsons The Florida Independent. like SOS are ensuring that students don’t stand SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Kat Fitzgerald, Mel Ferrand, Hal Baim, Steve Starr, Emmanuel Garcia, In a special report for Truth Wins Out, re- a prayer when faced with key decisions affecting Dave Ouano wayne searcher Bruce Wilson discovered that Pam Mul- their health. It is time to quit the nonsense and CIRCULATION larkey, the founder and director of SOS, said abstain from funding programs that are waste- CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright besen God inspired her program. Her church, Beaches ful, unconstitutional and a transparent attempt DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, Chapel Church (not the one with Bette Midler), to illegally raid public coffers to evangelize in Sue and Victor WEB HOSTING: LoveYourWebsite.com (lead pro- identifies SOS as one of its “ministries” and calls public schools. grammer: Martie Marro) Mullarkey a “missionary.” Wayne Besen is the founder of Truth Wins SOS is cunning in the way it disseminates sec- Out, which was started to counter the ex-gay tarian messages to captive student audiences. movement. Copyright 2011 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media Forbidden sex Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back For example, in one video, an actor has a tat- issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). too on his forearm with large letters, “God is my Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, and chicken and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and judge.” Letters no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. “In functional terms, they amount to govern- All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy sandwiches City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned ment-backed covert religious indoctrination pro- for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing grams,” said Bruce Wilson in his report. DOMA difference and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own It was mid-afternoon and I was driving into The program preaches no sex until marriage, Dear Editor, and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City Stillwater to speak at Oklahoma State Universi- which by design excludes LGBT teenagers who Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy ty. Hungry, I saw a gleaming red Chick-fil-A res- can’t legally marry. Of course, this is no surprise, taurant in the distance. Now, I had never eaten In the March 23 issue of Windy City Times, City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the considering Mullarkey’s church has an “ex-gay” sexual orientation of such person or organization. While the lead article is about the introduction we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make at this restaurant because of its alleged anti-gay ministry, “Laughter from Purity,” which teaches policies. Needless to say, the prohibition only into the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept inmates at a faith-based prison to resist homo- responsibility for advertising claims. heightened my curiosity and against my better Representatives companion bills to repeal sexuality through Jesus Christ. According to the (773) 871-7610 FAX (773) 871-7609 the Defense of Marriage Act. This action is judgment I slinked inside for a forbidden chicken ministry’s website, God loves homosexuals, but e-mail: [email protected] particularly significant because this repre- sandwich. the homosexual must be set free from a “bond- sents the first time a bill to repeal DOMA www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com I simply had to try this place! age of lies and deception that come from being has ever been introduced into the U.S. radio: WindyCityQueercast.com This scenario, of course, helps explain why wounded and sexually broken.” Senate. Although prospects for passage in video: QueerTVNetwork.com abstinence-only education doesn’t work. Sex is Most disturbing is SOS’ endorsement of Martin the current Congress are low, the first step much better than a chicken sandwich (if not, Ssempa, who presides over condom-burning bon- WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP, to eventual passage is the introduction of find a new partner), and making it taboo only fires at a university in Kampala and is a leading 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640 the repeal bill. U.S.A invites rule-breaking. The main difference is, backer of the “kill the gays” bill that may soon The Windy City Times article incorrectly (MAILING ADDRESS ONLY) eating a sandwich does not lead to lifelong con- come up for a vote in Uganda’s parliament. sequences such as unwanted pregnancies and stated that the bill was introduced by five Referring to the fact that several of Ssempa’s Windy City Times Deadline every Wednesday. Democratic U.S. Senators. Actually the bill sexually transmitted diseases. family members have died of AIDS, Mullarkey Nightspots Deadline Wednesday prior to street date. is sponsored by 19 Democratic U.S. Sena- OUT! Resource Guide ONLINE The very notion of abstinence-only education told the Florida Independent that gays in Africa tors, including Illinois’ senior senator, Dick www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com is absurd. It is founded on the bizarre idea of “have destroyed people’s lives.” Durbin. We should all be proud that Sen. www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com telling rebellious teens not to have sex until Sadly, this useless program has reached more www.WindyCityQueercast.com Durbin is one of the co-sponsors of the bill marriage and believing that they will actually than 300,000 Florida students. SOS has at least www.QueerTVNetwork.com to repeal what is probably the most ho- listen. Any honest parent would tell you that 40 full-time and part time government-funded mophobic piece of legislation ever enacted teenagers aren’t the best at following the com- employees who are surreptitiously evangelizing. “Windy City Media Group generated into law by the United States Congress. mands of stuffy adults. Yet, on the crucial sub- At a time when Republican blowhards are ob- enormous interest among their readers ject of sex education, many school districts have sessed with trimming government spending, why in this year’s LGBT Consumer Index Michael Bauer policies that presume teens will almost always is such foolishness still being funded? According Survey. Out of approximately 100 Chicago obey preachers posing as teachers. to an ACLU Florida study, “Sex Education in The print and online media partners who participated in the survey, Windy Clearly, abstinence-only programs are ineffec- Sunshine State,” Mullarkey’s SOS programs, “Em- City was the best performing regional tive and not about public health or preparing ploy fear and shame-based tactics” and some media in the U.S. Only survey partners students for responsible sexual relations. In- “Teach misinformation on HIV/AIDS.” Such ri- with a nationwide footprint were stead, they exist so ambitious politicians can diculous and futile programs should be the first able to generate a greater number of funnel public money to ideologues who want to on the chopping block if Republicans are serious Send letters and craftily inculcate students with religious propa- responses.” —David Marshall, Research about reducing wasteful spending. viewpoints to Director, Community Marketing, Inc. ganda. But, I doubt that will happen given the Reli- Project SOS in Jacksonville, Fla., is one ex- gious Right’s stranglehold on the GOP—partic- Andrew@WindyCity ample of this slippery attempt to evangelize on ularly in Florida, which is quickly becoming the MediaGroup.com. the public’s dime. Despite the group’s curriculum new Mississippi. Republicans will pretend they being called “unacceptable” and inaccurate by are funding such programs to uphold virtue, Items may be health experts, SOS has received $6.5 million when they are really just fishing for votes. edited for in federal funding through the Department of The disastrous faith-based initiative has in- Health and Human services since 2002—includ- tertwined church and state, with indoctrination length or clarity. ing $454,000 in September 2010, according to slowly replacing education. Religious programs WINDY CITY TIMES March 30, 2011 15 GOINGS-ON WINDY CITY TIMES’ ENTERTAINMENT SECTION

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SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT of Steppenwolf’s 1980 production of Balm in had to find just the right location to host it. Gilead brought national attention to its ensem- According to Chicago Shakespeare Theater ex- ble of actors, notably Laurie Metcalf and John ecutive director Criss Henderson, the Broadway Losing playwright Lanford Wilson Malkovich who directed the production. Armory in Edgewater looked to be a perfect fit. BY SCOTT C. MORGAN Malkovich and Steppenwolf ensemble member “The building won’t feel like a conventional Joan Allen later go on to star in Wilson’s 1987 theater,” Henderson said, happy to point out the It was an uncanny coincidence that Pulitzer Broadway drama Burn This, which is about four Armory’s origins in the 1910s as a military drill Prize-winning gay playwright Lanford Wilson people coping with the death of a gay dancer hall before it eventually became an indoor com- passed away on Thursday, March 24, the same friend in a boating accident. Allen would go munity center run by the Chicago Park District. day of Steppenwolf Theatre’s first preview per- onto win a Tony Award for her performance. “I think all of the neighborhood and its history formance of Wilson’s The Hot L Baltimore. “Lanford was a singular voice in the American are important part of our brining Black Watch to After the performance, director and Steppen- theatre—an important artist, a gentle soul and Chicago.” Henderson said. Henderson also added wolf Ensemble member Tina Landau addressed a good friend,” said Terry Kinney, a Steppenwolf that he’s heard the current Black Watch touring the audience and asked for a moment of silence Co-Founder who appeared in Balm in Gilead and cast is excited for their Windy City engagement in Wilson’s honor. also directed a 2010 production of Fifth of July in part because they’ve performed the show in “We are blessed to be performing Lanford’s at Bay Street Theatre in Williamstown, Mass. “We more conventional theater spaces recently. work,” Landau is reported to have said. “His tre- will miss him sorely.” Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents Black mendous spirit is with us in the theater and to- Steppenwolf Theatre presents Lanford Wilson’s Watch as part of its World’s Stage international night’s show will be in his memory and honor.” The Hot L Baltimore at 1650 N. Halsted now theater series at the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Wilson died at age 73 due to complications through May 29. Tickets are $20-$73. Call 312- Broadway, now through Sunday, April 10. Perfor- from pneumonia at a long-term care facility in 335-1650 or visit http://www.steppenwolf.org mance times are 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sat- Wayne, N.J. According to Playbill.com, director for more information. urdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets Marshall W. Mason posted on facebook.com that are $38-$45. Call 312-595-5600 or visit http:// From Lanford Wilson’s Hot L Baltimore at the actors Jeff Daniels and John Hogan were able Armory action www.chicagoshakes.com Steppenwolf. Photo by Michael Brosilow serenade Wilson in his hospital room a few days The National Theatre of Scotland barely before his death. Wilson dealt not only with urban characters formed in 2006 when it launched the critically After living in Chicago for six years, Wilson’s in works like his 1965 ensemble drama Balm in acclaimed hit play Black Watch at the Edinburgh talent as a playwright emerged in the rough- Gilead, but his works also reflected his Midwest- Festival that year. Since then, Black Watch has and-tumble off-off-Broadway scene in New York ern Missouri roots and were often set against toured internationally and picked up a trove of in the late 1960s. Wilson was notably one of the strains of small town life. Notably, his 2002 trophies like the Olivier Award for Best Play and the first playwrights to touch upon modern gay drama Book of Days touched upon the insidious the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best culture with The Madness of Lady Bright. Wil- rise of the Religious Right in a small town in New Foreign Play. son would also go on to co-found the celebrated the Ozarks. Like the ethos behind The National Theatre Circle Rep which largely produced new dramas Wilson’s plays also proved to be great and sig- of Scotland (which has no permanent theater from its company member playwrights for its nificant to the development and fame of Chi- and focuses its efforts on touring to existing company of actors. cago’s Steppenwolf Theatre. spaces), Black Watch has performed in uncon- Though Circle Rep eventually disbanded in “Steppenwolf has a long history with Lanford ventional spaces like former army drill halls and 1996 due to financial troubles, it produced a Wilson. His play Balm in Gilead helped vault the indoor community soccer stadiums. That’s in number of works like Wilson’s The Hot L Balti- company into national recognition.” said Step- part because Gregory Burke’s drama about the more, Fifth of July and Talley’s Folly. The latter penwolf Theatre artistic director Martha Lavey in traditions and current Iraq involvement of Scot- play won Wilson the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a statement. “The way that Balm captured the land’s famed military regiment is staged like a was part of a celebrated trilogy that included lives of nobodies–the forgotten and overlooked, Scottish military tattoo, with the audience on Talley and Son and Fifth of July (which features the marginal and disdained–and gave them their both sides of an esplanade stage. a disillusioned gay paralyzed Vietnam veteran as own vividness and humanity, helped define the So when Chicago Shakespeare Theater aimed one of its main characters). voice of Steppenwolf.” to bring in Black Watch as part of its World’s The 1984 off-Broadway transfer to Circle Rep Stage international theater series, the company Black Watch. Photo by Manuel Harlan 16 March 30, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES THEATER REVIEW THEATER REVIEW breathless expediency of the action delin- Dixie’s eated within. To be sure, this complex saga Sense & requires a good two and a half hours to arrive Tupperware Party at its conclusion—playgoers accustomed to Playwright: Written and Sensibility napping at the theater may have to resort to Playwright: adapted by Jon Jory performed by Kris Andersson the materials in the lobby bookstall to catch from the novel by Jane Austen At: Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted up—but those paying attention will have no At: Northlight Theatre at Phone: 312-988-9000; $44-$49 trouble following the lovers’ thorny trail to a the North Shore Center for Runs through: May 15 satisfactory accord. the Arts, 9501 Skokie, Skokie. Fortunately, remaining alert has never been Phone: 847-673-6300; $30-$50 BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE easier, thanks to the briskly unflagging pace Runs through: April 17 set by a cast displaying the stamina of mara- Whatever it is that Ms. Dixie Longate swills thon runners coupled with the mercurial ela- onstage from the eye-popping fuchsia tumbler BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE tion reaffirming our faith in a happy ending (with matching sippy-straw) must be laced with to come. Helen Sadler and Heidi Kettenring enough caffeine to fuel a NASCAR conference. Three things that must be understood about charm us with grace and tenacity as the Jane Austen’s world: first, that “sensible” did Never for an instant during the 90 minutes we Dixie Longate. Misses Dashwood, while Jay Whittaker and spend in her sunny-bright company does she not have the meaning it has today, but re- Geoff Rice lend unexpected depth to the suit- swerve from the goal of a Tupperware Party ferred instead to what we would call a “sen- ors who finally prove themselves worthy of you remember attending with your mother—or hostess, which is to create an atmosphere of sitive” temperament. Second, the rich were the ladies whose affections they would win. grandmother. Ms. Dixie knows what sells nowa- warmth and empathy conducive to seducing her extremely rich and the poor, extremely poor. But their efforts would be nothing without days and her patter, delivered with the speed guests into buying the merchandise providing Third, the laws governing ownership and in- the auxiliary personnel contributing texture of a tobacco auctioneer and the exuberance of the premise for this festive occasion. heritance of property were overwhelmingly to this giddily artificial universe, especially a revivalist preacher, takes advantage of every This celebration of domestic management has skewed to female disadvantage. Wendy Robie, whose meddling Mrs. Jennings opportunity to note the sexually-oriented ver- been observed in U.S. homes for more than half Ah, but Austen was also writing during the does double duty as facilitator and foil to her satility of her goods. (There is the cake decora- a century, beginning in the late 1940s, soon af- age of Romance, her novels inaugurating a befuddled peers. ter the war-developed substance called “plastic” tor with the wide selection of nozzles, for ex- literary genre thriving to this day. Thus, her increasingly replaced glass, china and metal in ample, or the child’s ball-toy inspiring a stream heroines are a pair of genteelly impoverished the manufacture of commonplace items. It was of double-entendres at the expense of a couple sisters, one ostensibly ruled by reason and also a time when the patriotic women who held cajoled from the audience at the performance I the other, by emotion—”sense” and “sensibil- down the jobs while the men were off kicking attended.) ity,” get it? Surrounded by a society steeped Hitler’s heinie were forced back into unpaid With the re-entry of women into the workplace, in mercantile matrimony, Elinor and Marianne “homemaking” duties. Ah, but then one dis- living-room group-shopping is more often cen- Dashwood both fall for men who are not what enfranchised matron came up with the idea of tered on cosmetics or lingerie than housekeep- they initially appear to be. After many com- peddling Earl Tupper’s new unbreakable kitchen- ing supplies. However, Andersson’s look at an plications and revelations, those following ware at quasi-social events appealing to stay-at- earlier chapter in our nation’s cultural evolution the lure of money alone are punished, while home wives isolated in the burgeoning suburban reminds us of the role played by such grassroots those who obey their intuitive inclinations— communities—hence, the “Tupperware Party.” enterprises in extending income and indepen- albeit tempered with rational experience— Kris Andersson’s one-woman show acquaints dence to economically-marginalized citizens. are rewarded with both love and prosperity. us with this history, in addition to demonstrat- Even if you just come for the irreverent—but Nineteenth-century literature was designed ing the virtues of the still-popular culinary gad- never petty—homophile/gynecentric humor, Ms. for leisurely reading, making its adaptation gets. (The catalogs on your chairs are the real Dixie’s indefatigable charm will quickly have you to the abbreviated time mandated by modern deal, so be warned that you will be charged for cheering her. performance difficult. Jon Jory’s text for this what you order.) But this isn’t the hen-session Northlight Theatre production is a miracle Sense & Sensibility. Photo by Michael Bro- of storytelling efficiency, however, whisk- silow ing us from one locale to the next with the LISTEN UP, CHICAGO! THEATER REVIEW thrives on its four corset-clad chorus actors who are constantly shifting about and changing their Orlando gender about as often as they change character. Playwright: Sarah Ruhl (based on The results are a production as dynamic, fluid the novel by Virginia Woolf) and entertaining as the definitions of gender At: Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis ought to be. Phone: 773-753-4472; $40-$60 The first act relies heavily on the charismatic Runs through: April 10 performances of the chorus, but after Orlando’s transformation the play blossoms with equal BY STEVEN CHAITMAN humor, sweetness and even melancholy. Carle’s full acting range comes on display when she’s The more that has been uncovered about novel- playing her sex of origin as opposed to her time ist Virginia Woolf’s personal life over the years, as a young man, but in all other instances the the more that she and her works have rewritten versatile ensemble effortlessly melts away tradi- themselves into history as the early rumblings tional gender lines. Even Erica Elam as the Rus- of the feminist and lesbian literary canon. Since sian princess, the most “traditionally gendered” the 1990s, interpretations of Woolf’s novels have character in the story, adds a boyish charm to largely shifted to gender-related perspectives. her fleeting yet vital character. In that same contemporary vein comes the stage Director Jessica Thebus expertly choreographs version of her 1928 best-seller Orlando, now at this fast-paced production that is as much of the Court Theatre. Obviously, no medium is more a tonal whirlwind as Orlando’s many romances. adept at exploring gender-bending themes than Despite the way the second act, for example, the theatre. fast-forwards through time to show how an un- Orlando is a nobleman who gains the favor of aging Orlando copes with her identity in an ev- the Queen of England, falls in love with Russian er-changing world, each scene receives its own royalty and evades a Romanian duchess (who distinct flavor and imagination. later turns out to be a duke), all before falling The set is nothing more than an Elizabethan DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY SERGIO TRUJILLO asleep and waking up as a woman. The Court boudoir with two four-poster beds rotating in Theatre takes off on this journey with a great and out, but that very intimate setting becomes range of comedy and honest reflection, though everything from the festivals of London to a it never so much as flinches from its focus on frozen Thames to Constantinople. It’s not about gender dynamics. make-believe, but rather the notion of building Through letters uncovered from Woolf to her a fantasy with remnants of the stuffy old social NOW PLAYING lover Vita Sackville-West, Orlando has become norms and constructs of previous centuries. widely known as a roman à clef, a sort of bio- Orlando possesses a bold feminist spirit, of- 8 WEEKS ONLY graphical fantasy about Sackville-West, who ac- tentimes done tongue-in-cheek, but it also cording to Ruhl, led the life of a poet, aristocrat stays honest and open with characters who are and cross-dresser. Vita’s son would later perfect- Royal George Theatre 1641 North Halsted Street 312-988-9000 all but definable yet leave distinct impressions. ly sum up this work about his mother as “the The Court Theatre’s production manages to keep WhiteNoiseBroadway.com longest love letter in the English language.” its audience in step with its whimsical vision Amy J. Carle as Orlando is the focal point of that asserts Ruhl’s play as a truly progressive the play, but the Court Theatre’s production interpretation of a literary classic. WINDY CITY TIMES March 30, 2011 17 WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP PRESENTS

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said, “Why not call it Enter At Your Own Risk?” WCT: Is it relaxing to you? WCT: I can’t believe they tricked you! C: To me, it’s my life. I asked my producer if I C: I wanted to get the hell out of there. They could play the guitar. Because it was sweeps he talked me into staying telling me that I would wanted me to shake it and do the cuchi-cuchi: pull the whole thing together. One night I tried “All the pop singers have a little bit of you in to escape and the window was controlled with their act and they are getting rich also. Beyonce an alarm. When the alarm started ringing I said, and Shakira are doing good just following your “Oh shit; they got me.” When I stayed I just way. Why do you want to abandon it and play did my best. I went for the comedy and it was classical flamenco?” I told him, “I am flattered the only Surreal Life for a People’s Choice Award. but I already did it.” Every time things get out of control once again WCT: I heard you have something new com- I find a way to put a joke on it. ing out. WCT: When I was a kid I watched you on C: I am planning on introducing a single called Carol Burnett, and you were so funny! “Sexy! Sexy!” It is going to be a big, big hit. Al- C: Oh my God! My whole world changed, the ready a difficult panel of producers and DJs have BY JERRY NUNN network went crazy the following day. They got critiqued it. My son wrote the song thinking he a huge rating that would be immortal forever. was going to give it to Britney Spears. I told María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Gutiér- The network could not believe it with Carol and him, “Change your mind. The song is mine!” rez de los Perales Santa Ana Romanguera y de her chi chis hanging down to the floor. She is WCT: That is hilarious! [Laughs] la Hinojosa Rasten—simply known as Charo— a unique genius comedienne and lady. She de- C: He was laughing exactly like you. He said is bringing her act around town. The outspoken Charo. serves everything in the world. I saw her in ac- okay. It is very cute and charming with an in- performer talked cuchi-cuchi, flamenco guitar tion and saw how she works. She is like me—if credible down beat. and Carol Burnett. something funny goes in her mind then she is WCT: I heard you sang [Rihanna’s] “Don’t Windy City Times: Hola, Charo! How are incredible animal lover. She rescued the dog and going to say it. Stop the Music” at the Jerry Lewis Telethon. you? brought it back to life in her home. He always WCT: Tell me about your upcoming appear- C: You know what? Rihanna is very beautiful Charo: Good, I was looking forward to this had a problem after that and when he was happy ance. and has a cute voice. She is her persona. I don’t interview because I am very excited about per- he shook and walked funny. They gave him to C: You are going to see the show called Hot see any copy at all of anybody else. She has a forming at this school. This time I am going to me and he was called “Cuchillo,” like knife. I was Flamenco Nights. There is only one show at 7:30. good range and very lucky that they give her take time to give lessons to the kids. I am a too young to call him “Cuchillo” so I called him It is in Palos Hills and someone must be Spanish excellent songs. I changed it because God forbid serious musician. It just that cuchi-cuchi is for “Cuchi.” because of the name. I am going to find a lot of that I copy anybody. I would prefer to sell toma- money! [Both laugh.] my cousins there because my grandfather fooled toes in Tijuana! WCT: Oh, that makes sense now. WCT: You studied guitar your whole life, C: So I copied him. I used to say, “Mira como around with everything that moved! WCT: Where did the expression “cuchi- correct? [Look like] Cuchi!” and I would make the same Warm up on a Saturday night May 14 at cuchi” come from? C: All my life, that’s my gig and my vibe. When movement. That’s the only thing I copy in my 7:30 p.m. at the Dorothy Menker Theater, C: It is an old long story. It is very depressing I pick up the guitar then I have to sit down. This life, that dog. [Laughs] 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. Tickets about my dog. He died before I became rich. is flamenco guitar not roll and rock. I really sit for a taste of Spanish guitar are available at I didn’t even give him the 10 percent. I used WCT: Your appearance on [the reality show] there and hold the guitar to my heart. I concen- http://www.morainevalley.edu y mucho mas to have a dog and a car or something damaged The Surreal Life was very entertaining. trate to make each note sing and give a message C: When I went on the Surreal Life I told the Charo a http://www.charo.com. to the listener. his back. My grandmother, rest in peace, was an

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MAKING Here, his strongest mo- The Flesh Hungry Dog Show has a “Party out ments are on the slower of Bounds” theme for its six-year anniversary SENSE paced numbers, like the show at Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark, on Friday, by David Byrne otherworldly “Lay.” “Love April 8. Chicago-based The Joans will headline with Tony Peregrin You Anymore” is a bitter- with over-the-top rock meets new wave favor- sweet love song with Cara ites like “Mad at the Dirt” and “Joan Crawford Salamando. The closer, Goes to Hell.” Also hailing from the Windy City, “Abandoned,” is beautiful The Patty Elvis Band will reinterpret The King’s and stripped down. Duke catalog, as well as other hits from the ’70s. British songstress Adele raises the bar for her has two concerts lined up Rounding out the bill are the B-52s cover band contemporaries with the outstanding, timeless at The Space, 1245 Chicago, Evanston. On Friday, Planet Claire and the sibling act The Puterbaugh sophomore album, 21. Her Unplugged perfor- April 1, he will be at the venue’s private three- Sisters. For tickets and more information, please Adele. mance on VH-1 proves she can stand her own, year anniversary show and then he will have a visit http://www.fleshungrydog.com. even with only a piano and guitar accompanying concert with Will Hoge on Saturday, April 2. This year, Miles Davis would have turned 85. her mighty voice. I fondly remember seeing the teaser for the earns another A+. The forward-thinking art- The legendary trumpeter is being saluted with The CD kicks off with White Stripes-worthy film Sucker Punch. Schoolgirls get turned into ist has issued a string of magnificent singles a series of live shows throughout Chicago, in- drums on “Rolling in the Deep,” which paints warriors on a mission, while “Crablouse” by like “Undisco Me,” “Just Fascination” and “The cluding a 40th-anniversary celebration of the the mood for the set. The chorus on “Rumor Has Lords of Acid adds to the frenzy. The soundtrack Crackdown,” while her loyal fan base waits groundbreaking Bitches Brew at Martyrs, 3855 It” is just retro enough that it could be used in a to Sucker Punch features a strong dose of girl in anticipation of her next move. Her latest, N. Lincoln, on Thursday, March 31. For more new production of Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. power, but in an edgier fashion than the music “Sweet Suburban Disco,” does not disappoint as information, please visit http://www.milesdav- The album also has ballads like “Turning Tables,” from last year’s Alice in Wonderland. she tells the story of a woman finding solace on isfest.org. Davis’ Bitches Brew has been reissued “Don’t You Remember” and “Take It All” to serve There are TKOs here, as the film’s star Emily the dance floor. Erasure’s Vince Clarke offers a in multiple formats, including a box set; a live as successors to her stateside hit “Chasing Pave- Browning remakes “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of tremendous remix, giving the track more body recording; and a Legacy edition with two bonus ments” from her debut, 19. Other standouts are This)” and Skunk Anansie joins Bjork on a new and depth. discs and a DVD of a 1969 performance in Co- “Someone Like You” and “One and Only.” The version of “Army of Me,” which oddly originally Later this year, expect a full-length album penhagen. latter easily could be a lost Dusty Springfield appeared in the comic-book flick Tank Girl. Ex- from The Opiates with Martin’s signature soul- During a tribute to Chaka Khan at a recent track. A stripped down reworking of “Lovesong” pect Emiliana Torrini’s cover of “White Rabbit” ful vocals and a pairing with Hard Ton. “Sweet United Negro College Fund fundraiser, a clip was makes the favorite by The Cure lounge-ready. to coincide with the initial trip to the new di- Suburban Disco” is out now digitally. shown of Davis and Khan at the 1989 Montreux Adele’s material is mature and will age well, mension in Sucker Punch. Alison Mosshart of The Maybe the Tchaikovsky-sampling “All over the Jazz Festival collaborating on Michael Jackson’s especially when comparing it to output from Kills teams with Carla Azar for a rocking, epic World” from 2009’s Yes is a precursor that Brit- “Human Nature.” The Chicago-born vocalist flir- others in her age group, like Ke$ha and Lady spin on “Tomorrow Never Knows” by The Beatles. ish duo Pet Shop Boys would score a ballet. The tatiously used her ad-lib scatting to go tit for Gaga. 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Dan Savage (right) and Terry Miller at the March 24 event. Photo by Jerry Nunn By: LAURA EASON Directed by: associate artist JESSICA THEBUS

attendees were Abigail Van Buren, Cher, Sammy Featuring: ensemble member SALLY MURPHY with STEPHEN LOUIS GRUSH TAYLOR from page 4 Davis, Jr., Burt Lancaster, Cyndi Lauper, Shir- ed the American Foundation for AIDS Research ley MacLaine, Rod Stewart, and Stevie Wonder. Now playing through May 15. in 1985 and in 1986, testified before Congress Taylor was honored at the following year’s Com- about the need for increased federal funding to mitment to Life gala, and the event continued Buy online at steppenwolf.org combat the epidemic. Despite her own deterio- annually for more than a decade. rating health in recent years, Ms. Taylor remained Taylor appeared as recently as 2009 on the or call 312-335-1650. committed to the fight against HIV/AIDS, serv- stage of Macy’s and American Express Passport ing as an inspiration to all of us living with and in Los Angeles—another annual event that she struggling against this disease. She was a bea- helped found, which has raised more than $28 con of compassion and fairness and her light will million for AIDS organizations, APLA said. truly be missed by our community.” Longtime AIDS activist Sean Strub, founder Taylor launched a second career as an AIDS of POZ magazine, wrote in his blog about the activist in 1985 when she organized the first years the magazine had been trying for a Taylor AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) “Commitment interview. They eventually were able to interview to Life” event, which would go on to become the the star, right after she had brain surgery. Kevin biggest AIDS fundraiser in history. Sessums conducted the interview in Los Angeles, “It’s impossible to underestimate Elizabeth and it was the cover story in November 1997. Taylor’s impact on the fight against AIDS from She spoke frankly about the need for education Special events in between performances of Sex with Strangers the very beginning,” said APLA Executive Direc- and prevention, including through needle ex- on certain Sundays. tor Craig E. Thompson. “We’re simply devastated changes. Other people also spoke about Taylor’s impact, especially during the early years of AIDS. by her loss.” Next Up: Professionally Sexy 5:30 p.m. on March 27 For Taylor, the fight against AIDS became per- The interview is available on www.poz.com and — sonal from the start. While she and her publicist will run in an upcoming edition of Windy City Three sex and relationship bloggers from Chicago join us for a spicy worked in the first months of 1985 to organize Times. conversation about the business of making some of our most private Those who would like to make a donation in the inaugural “Commitment to Life” event, she moments available for public conversation. would learn that her friend and co-star Rock Taylor’s name can send a check (including name Hudson was dying of the disease. and address for acknowledgement) to: The Eliza- APLA said Taylor worked to pack the Bonaven- beth Taylor AIDS Foundation, c/o Derrick Lee, At Sono Wood Fired, 1582 N. Clybourn Reback Lee & Co., Inc., 12400 Wilshire Blvd., ture Hotel for the gala, which raised $1.3 mil- Tickets only $5—Call 312-335-1650 to reserve your spot! lion. More than 2,500 attended, and Taylor took Suite 1275, Los Angeles, Calif., 90025. the stage to present the first Commitment to Life award to First Lady Betty Ford. Among the 22 March 30, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES TELEVISION PBS to air two new LGBT documentaries BY Tracy Baim ing in June on PBS channels is OUT in America, which takes a look at the last few decades of the If you wonder why the Public Broadcasting Sys- LGBT movement in the United States. tem (PBS) is important for the country, or if Both films are kind of a “gay 101” aimed at you’re frustrated by seeing so much non-gay or those less familiar with gay history (that in- British TV (OK some of that can be pretty gay) cludes non-gays and gays). But even those with on its channels, well, you’re in for a treat in the a degree in queer studies could probably learn coming weeks. some things from the films, both of which tell The American Experience presents Stonewall their stories through interviews with mostly Uprising, premiering on PBS across America on LGBT people. Monday, April 25, 8 p.m. CT. In addition, air-

gays know it was far more than this, and the film to the filmmakers, a lot of the street kids, “we shows how cross-dressing laws (including a 1845 didn’t think much about the past or the future, Stonewall Uprising law making it a crime to masquerade) were often we were thinking about survival. We would go used to target queers. into action—[it was the] hairpin trigger thing Stonewall Uprising, by Kate Davis and David raid that first night. We learn what it was like The film points out that another gay bar in that makes the riot happen.” Heilbroner, focuses mainly on the events of June outside the bar, but also inside as the police NYC, the Checkerboard, was raided just a week After the first night, activists wanted to con- 1969 in Greenwich Village, New York City, when were barricaded in for their own safety once the before the Stonewall. One interview subject said tinue the pressure: 5,000 fliers pointing out the LGBTs of all kinds fought back against police crowd turned against them. Unfortunately, the there were also vigilantes doing coordinated “intolerable situation” with the police and mafia when the mob-owned Stonewall Inn gay bar was interview subjects are primarily white, and it’s harassment of gay men—some were attacked, were distributed. “Leaflets in the ‘60s were like raided. The film first sets the stage of what it unfortunate that the filmmakers were unable to others thrown in the river, others were fired the Internet today,” one man said. The Mafia re- was like for gays in New York before those riots, find more diversity from the riots, which most from their jobs. Another man says it felt as if at opened the Stonewall Inn the next night, and and then explains what happened during those few days of outrage. We also learn how Stone- A street skirmish from the film Stonewall Uprising. wall inspired a new generation of activists. Photo by Bettye Lane The film, based on David Carter’s book Stone- wall: The Riots that Sparked the Gay Revolution, starts with the statement that “In 1969, homosexual acts were illegal in every state except Il- linois.” But we know all was not well in Illinois, either. There are images of police arrests, headlines about harassment, media coverage of “homosexuals,” and more. Very sad are the stories of forced psychiatric treatment, shock therapy, lobotomies, murders and suicides. One psychiatric institution was referred to as “Dachau for queers,” in reference to the German concentra- tion camp for Jews in World War II. This institution used a drug that simulated the experience of drowning, which was a pharmacological form of waterboarding. “But on June 28, 1969, the gay community experienced what one Village Voice reporter who was on the scene called its ‘Rosa Parks moment,’ when the NYPD raided a Mafia-run gay bar, The Stonewall Inn. For the first time ever, patrons refuse to be led into paddy wagons, setting off a violent three-day uprising that launched the gay-rights movement,” the film notes. The interviews are the most important part of the documentary, as many LGBT activists from 1969 have since passed away, and we continue to lose that generation’s voices. We hear from patrons who were arrested, rioters outside, reporters and even the police officer who led the

witnesses said included diverse groups of peo- times gay men were being hunted. Gay men were protesters were met with even more brutal force ple. so desperate for safe places, hundreds of them by the police, who now aimed their clubs at Why was Stonewall so important as a flash- would gather at night and have sex in the same people’s heads, not their legs and backs. There point? There had certainly been previous pro- trucks used by meatpacking companies during was tear gas, and people were left bleeding on tests in cities across the country, from Los An- the day. the sidewalks. geles to Chicago, Philadelphia to D.C. But none Seymour Pine, the police officer interviewed Officer Pine, interviewed some four decades af- equaled the impact of Stonewall, and perhaps from that night, spoke about how he and five ter Stonewall, had this to say: “You felt bad that that was in part because it happened in 1969, other officers raided the bar, and then witnessed you were part of this when you knew they broke at the end of a decade of protests for so many the start of the revolution. Once they were out- the law, but what kind of law was that?” He said issues. As one interview subject said: The gay side trying to put the arrestees in the police ve- he felt bad because most were just youth, and bars were like the churches were to Blacks in the hicles, some fought back, crowds gathered, and he knew he could ruin their lives with just one south. Another person called it a war. Gay peo- the police, reporters, and arrested people went arrest. ple stood up and the house of cards crumbled. back inside and barricaded themselves in. A les- But as one interviewee said, there was no go- Some of the interview subjects make grand bian was fighting the cops trying to get away. ing back now, “we had discovered a power we statements as if no one was doing any activism One witness said that the harder she fought, the weren’t even aware we had.” A pride march was before Stonewall, or that no one was openly gay. harder the cops were beating her up, and the planned and now every year, LGBTs in cities The filmmakers don’t correct these statements madder the crowd got. The crowd was shouting around the world mark gay pride. and it is an unfortunate straight-washing of “Pig” and threw copper pennies at the “cop- Longtime activist Virginia Apuzzo said in the decades of truly courageous pre-Stonewall work pers.” One transgender woman tried lifting a film, it’s very American to say “this is not right,” that made Stonewall itself possible. parking meter as a battering ram and was soon the way gays were treated. True “Gay Power” had Also in the film, former New York Mayor Ed joined by several helpers. begun, and this film is a great tribute to the Koch (long rumored to be gay) was a local politi- These stories are very well edited, giving view- activists who fought back those summer nights cian in the early era of gay rights in New York, ers a real sense of how it was that first night. in New York City. and he tries to justify the police treatment of One witness said it was the first time that they gays by saying it was only about public sex. But saw police could be fearful. As another man said WINDY CITY TIMES March 30, 2011 23

OUT in America

BY Tracy Baim ing ghosts, dying horrible deaths,” Maupin said. “We saw the true love and sacrifice of the lesbian OUT in America is a more far-reaching and ambi- community. The community had been separatist tious film, with the Stonewall rebellion just a before that. Women came forward in scores to small portion of the one-hour project. I can’t care for dying gay men. It made a difference.” imagine the difficulty in trying to represent Reverend Peter Gomes—who came out on the some six decades of U.S. LGBT rights in such steps of Memorial Church at Harvard, and who a short time, but director Andrew Goldberg, in died Feb. 28 of this year—is interviewed in the partnership with PBS and Oregon Public Broad- film. It will serve as one of the last interviews casting, has clearly tried to show a diversity of with this important gay movement leader. “I am LGBT faces. There is a mixture of lesser-known a functioning Christian and I am a homosexual. activists and a few “celebrity” faces, but I have I give you the evidence of my own life. That to say if there were going to be even some ce- threw a monkey wrench into a lot of things,” lebrities, the story of only recently out-of-the- Gomes said. Once he came out, he said he was closet country singer Chely Wright could have relieved, that he didn’t have that “bifurcated been omitted here, in favor of someone who feeling” anymore. “I feel happy in that I have came out long ago or at least at the peak of been able to carve out a ministry which takes their career. Her story is just not unique enough sexuality seriously, takes the Bible seriously, and to be included in such a momentous and rare I am allowed to be taken seriously. Fundamen- film airing on PBS. tally I am fulfilled.” But that’s a minor quibble. The film will still Chely Wright said, “One of the reasons I came be an important addition to the long line of out was so I could have a real life … and I could films that attempt to put a face to our complex choose my partner in full light.” She added that LGBT movement. she is still trying to un-learn old habits, which We have gay horseman Mike Hartman and PJ can take as long as it takes you to develop the Serrano, Puerto Rico’s first openly gay and HIV- skillset to hide. positive political candidate. There’s gay Latino OUT in America uses some of the same images OUT in America tells the tale of six decades of U.S. LGBT rights through the perspectives of rapper Richie “Loco” Ruperto, plus Muslim les- and video clips as the Stonewall Uprising film, (from top) Harold Herman and Harold Mays, gay horseman Mike Hartman, and writer Armistead bian Samirah Ruhomutally and her partner, a which is likely because so little was covered in Maupin (right; pictured with partner Chris Turner). Photos courtesy of PBS bisexual white woman, Ashley Neely. There is a the mainstream media about gays prior to 1969. West Point graduate who is a lesbian, Becky Can- For example, a clip from a Mike Wallace report on nis. Plus Ebone Bell, a butch Black lesbian, and “homosexuals” for CBS is in both films. a white transgender male police officer, Stephan OUT in America ends on the upbeat notes of Thorne. Also interviewed are author Armistead progress on military and marriage issues. But Maupin and Bravo TV’s Andy Cohen, and Robyn as Urvashi Vaid points out, success in these ar- Ochs, editor of Bi Women. Partners Kate Clinton eas will not lift all boats: there are still many and Urvashi Vaid are also included, with Vaid struggles across class and race in the LGBT com- giving a brief movement history lesson. munity. Former U.S. Ambassador James Hormel also Robyn Ochs said the community has seen “un- speaks about his struggle to find the gay com- imaginable progress … . Change is happening munity of Chicago while he was in student here, very quickly historically … if I pull back my lens and about the gay movement since that time. a little bit, over a decade, 20 years, we really And there is also an interview with “The Har- have a tremendous amount of progress.” olds,” a Black/white couple in their 80s, who Neither of the films have much about Chicago reminisce about their 45-year partnership. An in them, so it’s a good thing that the PBS station older white lesbian couple is interviewed, Con- in Chicago, WTTW, did their own documentary, nie Kurtz and Ruthie Berman. Dr. Dana Beyer Out and Proud in Chicago, in 2008. (My book of talks about her transition from male to female the same name was a companion to the film.) It as a Jewish person. also seems like the OUT in America film is going The film is divided into segments including to be a June pledge drive film nationally, simi- “love,” “homosexual,” “freedom,” “change the lar to what WTTW did in Chicago. It would be world,” and “death” where Maupin and others nice if PBS, in its rare coverage of LGBT issues, share their painful stories of the AIDS epidemic. wouldn’t seem to see the community as mainly In this segment, therapist Dr. Patricia Hawkins donors to the cause. PBS is worth supporting, of D.C. speaks emotionally about how lesbians regardless of these pledge drive queer films, but stepped up to care for their gay brothers, and it would be better if we were seen and heard how devastating the losses were. from far more frequently. A few of those British Gay people today have no sense of the “the TV shows can give way a bit, don’t you think? panicky moments when our friends were becom- 24 March 30, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES selection in the free, LGBT-themed film series Cinema Q at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, in the Claudia Cassidy Theater. Jo KNIGHT Jo, and several of his doll sculptures, will be on hand before and after the screening. Two videos AT by out filmmaker Peter Neville of the Joans, the THE local rock-n-roll band “dedicated to Joan Craw- ford” and headed by Hell in a Handbag’s artistic MOVIES director David Cerda, are also on the bill. Windy City Times is one of the series’ media sponsors. See http://www.queerfilmsociety.org. —An Affirmative Act, a courtroom drama from writer-producer Kenneth DelVecchio (and By one-time judge) and director Jana Mattioli that Richard focuses on the legalization of gay marriage will Knight, Jr. screen exclusively in Chicago at the Kerasotes Showplace ICON, 150 W. Roosevelt, beginning Friday, April 1. (The press release cites this as the first film dramatization of the issue.) The Undertow; story follows a New Jersey couple—a law pro- Undertow. Photo by Héctor Álvarez fessor and an architect—arrested for falsely Strange obtaining a marriage license because they’re actually lesbians. There’s a lot of other behind- of his life and not able to rest until Miguel can screens at the Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio, the-scenes political shenanigans that dog the come to terms with what it truly means “to be a on Friday, April 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available Powers; couple as they struggle for equality in this indie man.” one hour prior to screening (cash only). Com- drama that features a cameo appearance by ac- At first Miguel is delighted with the situa- plete information on festival screening titles, tor Charles Durning. See http://www.anaffirma- Taylor tribute tion: He can continue the secret affair without screening venues, and special events connected tiveact.com. a chance of being discovered, as Santiago isn’t with the fest at http://www.chicagolatinfilmfes- When it rains it pours: This week in Chicago there —The Black Swan Experience is a one-night- one of those Patrick Swayze, ectoplasmic spir- tival.org. are so many queer-tinged movies opening that only midnight movie screening on Saturday, its. Miguel can touch him, caress him and—in Also, read reviews of Blattangelus and I Am your cranky queer film critic is silenced for once April 2, of director Darren Aronofsky’s twisted, one of the film’s most emotionally exhilarating the Queen online at http://www.WindyCity- about the usual paucity of LGBT movie choices. intense psychological thriller that features scenes—walk down the street in his tiny village MediaGroup.com. What’s even better: the embarrassment of riches Natalie Portman’s Oscar-winning performance holding his hand guilt-free (because his fellow includes seemingly something for every kind of and that much-talked-about smooch between villagers can’t see Santiago). This tiny triumph Other LGBT screenings this week: queer movie fan. (See listings below.) her and co-star Mila Kunis. The screening will begins Miguel’s emotional transformation—a —Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the First up is my favorite of the lot—the sensual be held at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema, transformation that is escalated when the nude Magnetic Fields: It won’t take long for the un- romantic drama Undertow (Contracorriente). 2828 N. Clark, and will be hosted by local drag- paintings are found by his gossipy, homophobic initiated in director Kerthy Fix and Gail O’Hara’s Two years after making the rounds of film festi- queen celebs Frida Lay and Mercedes. Patrons neighbors. documentary to figure out why such disparate vals here and abroad (the movie was the closing- are encouraged to “come as your favorite swan Fuentes-Leon strips down the familiar tem- talents as Peter Gabriel, Sarah Silverman and night feature at Reeling last fall) this compelling queen,” and giveaways and surprises are prom- plate to its emotional core and adds interest- Neal Gaiman are such big fans of the openly gay, 2009 Peruvian film (Peru’s official submission for ised. Tickets are complimentary and available on ing emotional curves throughout. (Mariella, for famously contrarian Merritt, one of indie music’s this year’s Oscars) is finally getting a theatri- a first-come, first-served basis at http://www. instance, isn’t the shrill, stereotypical, unsym- most eclectic singer-songwriters, and leader of cal run in Chicago, opening this Friday at the iwasperfect.com. (For those wishing to recreate pathetic harpy.) The result—gorgeously filmed, the offbeat band of the title. Not surprisingly, Music Box. The movie, which marks the feature the experience in the privacy of their own home, and assuredly paced and acted by its fetching Merritt—whose complex songs, dyspeptic opin- debut of out writer-director Javier Fuentes-Leon the DVD has just arrived in stores.) cast—is nothing less than a Peruvian variation ions and artsy quirks have made him a media (who also produced) is an elegiac, lyrical old- on Brokeback Mountain. fave, too—is the drawing card for this fly-on- fashioned weepy that combines the supernatu- “The last movie star is dead” the headlines Of related interest: The 27th Annual Chicago the-wall documentary inside his world, as the ral aspects of Ghost; Truly, Madly, Deeply; and screamed when word of Elizabeth Taylor’s pass- Latino Film Festival, which first screened Under- band records a couple of albums and performs dozens of other similar Hollywood dramas with ing at 79 spread like wildfire around the world tow last year, returns April 1-14 with a whop- for its devoted fans. the traditional wife-verus-mistress triangle. It’s last week. In the days that followed media pun- ping line-up that includes more than 100 films However, it’s the relationship between Merritt Back Street with a gay update: The mistress is a dits weighed in; talk-show hosts and callers (in virtually every genre) from Latin America, and his collaborator—the band’s sometime man- man. waxed enthusiastic; social networkers opined Spain and the United States with special seg- ager and best friend, Claudia Gonson, in a rela- The story takes places in a conservative sea- with a surprising minimum of snark; film crit- ments dedicated to women, Latino films made in tionship dating back to the duo’s college goth- side village in Peru. There, the incredibly hot, ics like myself wrestled with the importance of this country and LGBT-themed movies. The line- rock days—that is the most illuminating. This hot, hot Miguel (Christian Mercado), a fisherman Taylor’s somewhat tricky movie career; and the up for the latter includes eight titles that prom- intimate portrait of the twosome’s complicated who has an easygoing manner with his fellow world truly seemed to pause in mourning for ise to illuminate the queer experience on film— friendship (in true classical gay-culture fash- workers and his neighbors, is eagerly await- the death of the Legend with the violet eyes. titles include The Elevator, So Hard to Forget, ion) and bickering musical partnership will be ing the imminent birth of his first child along No one paused more than the gay community, Christmas, Old House, Blattangelus, Cuchillo de familiar—funny and heartwarming—to genera- with his lovely wife, Mariela (Tatiana Astengo). where even those not familiar with our history Palo 108, Born to Suffer and I Am the Queen. tions of gay men and their best gal pals. The film However, Miguel also has a secret: a male lover, seemed to have an awareness of Taylor’s special (The latter, from local filmmakers Henrique Cirne is returning to the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 the painter and photographer Santiago (Manolo place in our collective hearts. It was because Lima and Josue Pellot, looks especially intrigu- N. State, by popular demand beginning Friday, Cardona) who he meets on the down- low for here, after all, was the celebrity who almost ing. It follows three members of the Puerto Ri- April 1. See http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org. leisurely love-making sessions and who has, un- single-handedly brought the scourge that AIDS can transgender community in Humboldt Park as —JoJo Baby is the 2010 documentary portrait beknownst to him, made a series of nude paint- was wreaking on Our People into the mainstream they participate in Cacique Pageant—Humboldt of local legendary nightclub performer (20 years ings of him. When Santiago accidentally drowns consciousness in the mid-’80s. While our say- Park’s first-ever transgender pageant. The film and counting at Boom Boom Room) and artist of he haunts Miguel, not wanting to leave the love nothing, do-nothing, maddeningly silent leaders (along with the short subject, A Doctor’s Job) the same name by filmmakers Mark Danforth and ignored the plague, feisty Taylor, decked out in Dana Buning (executive-produced by Clive Bark- diamonds, stood up and said, “This won’t do. At- er). The film, subtitled “a portrait of an artist’s pain and beauty” (it is) will have a rare screen- Turn to page 31 ing Wed., March 30, at 6:30 p.m. as the third

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I’m talk- JZ: There are so many legalities happening about designers who have maxed out their ing that I’d rather not comment; I just cover In the Sundance series All on the Line, Joe credit cards, mortgaged their homes. When you fashion. [Laughs] I think it’s sad that fashion Zee, creative director for Elle Magazine, helps know you’re supposed to be doing what you’re is overshadowed by such awful comments from struggling designers save their lines from ruin. doing, [making these sacrifices] doesn’t mean someone. That part I don’t condone at all. The affable Zee recently talked with Windy City that much. For them, it was like, “We have to do WCT: You’ve been on shows such as Gossip Times at the W Hotel about the show, fashion this.” I respected that so much, and I respected Girl and, of course, Stylista and All on the basics and Glee. their talent; I felt like I would’ve let them down Line. If you could be on any other show, what Windy City Times: Hey, Joe. How are you? if I hadn’t given my all. would it be? Joe Zee: I’m great. The weather is OK, so I’m WCT: You talked about having your own JZ: [Laughs] I would want to be on Glee, but fine. stumbling blocks. How did you turn it Joe Zee. Photo by Tom Munro/Management I can’t sing or dance at all. I can maybe dance, WCT: Be glad you weren’t here a while back around? Artists but I definitely cannot sing. [Laughs] I love that when we got two feet of snow. JZ: Perseverance, I think, and hard work. I show; Ryan Murphy is so smart. JZ: Actually, I was here! I was here for a meet- have blocks every day. People have big blocks in WCT: What are three pieces of clothing ev- WCT: You should try to make it happen. ing in the morning. I ran to the airport at noon their careers. It’s so easy to throw in the towel, ery woman should own? What would you sing? and got on the two o’clock flight. The snow but that’s an immature way of doing things. Life JZ: For sure, a skinny black pant, a white shirt JZ: [Laughs] I don’t know—no one’s ever asked came down later that afternoon. I was on one of doesn’t owe you anything—I just expect things and a trench coat. You can put those items with me that! I have to think about it but whatever it the last flights out. I can’t believe people aban- from myself. everything. is, it would be horrifyingly bad. [Laughs] doned their cars on Lake Shore Drive. WCT: You’re like the Suze Orman of fash- WCT: What designers do you think bring All on the Line is on the Sundance Chan- WCT: Speaking of weather, it’s incredible ion. something new? nel Tuesdays at 9 p.m. See http://www.sun- what Japan is going through. JZ: [Laughs loudly] I was just watching her JZ: Oh, wow. In New York, we constantly go to dancechannel.com/all-on-the-line. JZ: I’ve been watching the coverage, and I today! She was yelling at Nadia Suleman [aka Marc Jacobs; he just marches to his own beat. called some friends in Japan. Tokyo is [relative- “Octomom”]. I was like, “I kinda like you.” ly] fine. WCT: Well, let’s talk about you. I saw you on [the reality-TV competition] Stylista. What was that experience like? JZ: That was my first foray doing any of this on television. I loved the people, and I loved everything. I’m a big storyteller, and watching it all was a great experience. The cast of characters was beyond—they were really good. WCT: Maybe you could bring it back—and DPG8JJ@FE@J you could be in [Elle fashion news director] :I<8K@E>K?< Anne Slowey’s role. JZ: [Laughs] She was fun. c`fe@ejk`klk\f]?`^_\i<[lZXk`fe! WCT: This seems to point toward a larger C\Xiek_\Xikf]_fjg`kXc`kpXe[k_\jZ`\eZ\f]dXeX^\d\ek]ifdc\X[è^ question: What do you want the viewer to è[ljkip\og\ikj take away from this show, besides the en- c`fe8[mXeZ\[:\ik`ÔZXk\è tertainment? 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active screening with hosts Frida Lay and Mercedes at midnight. Download your free screening pass to The Black Swan Experi- ence. Black Swan is out on DVD and Blu- ray. 12 p.m., Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark, http://www.iwasperfect.com Brought to you by the combined efforts of CMSA Men’s Flag Football Open Registra- tion Party Chicago Metropolitan Sports Assoc. (CMSA) holds its annual open reg- ‘BLACK’ MAGIC istration party. Teams and individual play- Saturday, April 2 ers welcome at all skill levels. 2 p.m., D.S. Tequila Company, 3352 N. Halsted, http:// There’s a free midnight www.chicagomsa.org LBTQ Women’s Movie Night Women’s Action screening of Black Swan Wed., March 30 Committee monthly movie night featuring (co-starring Mila Kunis, Coalition for Reproductive Health & Ac- IDOL WORSHIP a LBTQ-women themed film the first Sat- above) at the Landmark cess Lobby Day Register online to join Wed., April 6 urday of every month, light refreshments, Personal PAC to advocate for State House Century Centre Cinema, film, a discussion of this month’s movie: 2828 N. Clark Bill 1619, the IL Personal Responsibility Windy City Gay Idol kicks Fried Green Tomatoes. 7 p.m., Center on Education Program (PREP) Act at the state off its ninth season at The Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, http://www. capitol; buses will depart from several Glenwood, 6962 N. Glenwood. centeronhalsted.org Photo by Niko Tavernise points in Chicago at 6:30 a.m. that day. Darkest Before the Dawn: A Gay Cabaret 10:30 a.m., State Capitol, Springfield, Performances will affirm GLBT persons, http://goo.gl/236a3 Photo by Kat Fitzgerald through monologues and songs and are Monday, April 4 Cinema Q film series: JoJo Baby and two being developed with the talents of a Live Band Karaoke with Amy Armstrong music videos of The Joans The Chicago number of Chicago area actors and sing- Every Monday at 10 p.m., Join Amy Arm- Department of Cultural Affairs and Special ers. Reservations, $15, PassionTheatre@ strong for Live Band Karaoke! It’s Your Events, the Queer Film Society, the Center gmail.com. 7:30 p.m., Euclid Avenue Stage with a five-piece live band! 10 p.m., on Halsted, and the Reeling Film Festival United Methodist Church, 405 S. Euclid, 773-281-3355, Roscoe’s Tavern, 3356 N. present free screenings on Wednesdays LGBT Coffee with Ald. Daniel Solis LGBT Featured performer Cherry Brandi and per- Oak Park Halsted, http://www.roscoes.com thru April 6 in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Coffee hosted at Ciao Amore, a gay-owned formance madness from Saucy Cockteau. 9 to 12 Bowling LGBT bowling league held Claudia Cassidy Theater,78 E. Washington, restaurant. [email protected]; 6:30 DJ Erik Roldan with The Northern Lights the 1st Saturday of the month at River- Tuesday, April 5 6:30 p.m. each featuring a discussion fol- p.m., 630-430-9323, Ciao Amore, 1134 Go-Go Gothic Dancers. It’s Women’s His- Rand Bowl in Des Plaines. 9 p.m., River Bisexual Social An event for bisexuals, bi- lowing the film. Media sponsors for the W. 18th, http://www.ciaoamoreristorante. tory Month, which makes us want to rock Rand Bowl, 191 S. River, Des Plaines curious, and bi-allies to form community, Cinema Q film series are the Windy City com some old-school feminist spoken word. 9 share ideas and connect with peers. 7:30 Times, Time Out Chicago, and the Chicago p.m., Parlour on Clark, 6341 N Clark Sunday, April 3 p.m., Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted, Reader. 6:30 p.m., 312-744-6630, Chicago Thursday, March 31 Avant Guardian’s GLBT Dance Party Avant aChurch4Me MCC Worship Celebration http://www.centeronhalsted.org Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, http:// SOFO Comedy Showcase Come on out for Guardian will have its second GLBT dance The LGBTQ community’s oldest and larg- Free Concert with Lakeside Pride Sympho- www.chicagoculturalcenter.org SOFO’s inaugural comedy event! Laugh at/ party with a special live performance by est spiritual movement; 11a.m., Center ny Orchestra The Lakeside Pride Symphony Chicago Rowing Union All Hands Soiree with/near comics Amy Eisenberg, Brian VoxBox at 12 sharp. Everyone is welcome. on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted, http://www. Orchestra will present Handel’s Music for Chicago Rowing Union will be holding a Henning, Kristin Clifford, Maggie Jenkins, Early arrival recommended if you don’t achurch4me.org Royal Fireworks, Overture; Tchaikovsky’s kick-off informational meeting. The meet- Marla Depew and Thomas Bottoms. Host- want to miss VoxBox LIVE. 10 p.m., Late GLAAD Leadership Council Sunday GLAAD Serenade for Strings, and Beethoven’s ing will be an opportunity to receive ed by the fabulously funny Mark Byrne. Bar, 3534 W. Belmont Hatter Brunch Guests are encouraged to Symphony No. 2, as part of the Center’s information about the upcoming season $6 double pints of Miller Lite, $5 shots Chicago Area GL Chamber of Commerce wear their funniest, biggest, boldest hat Music Tuesdays; 7:30 p.m., Center on Hal- including membership packets. Anyone of Jameson, $5 comedic cocktails. While Mix and Mingle Connect and build your to the event with a prize awarded to the sted, 3656 N Halsted interested in rowing is invited to attend. there is no cover, we will be accepting referral network and get to know fellow best. Brunch will feature an all-you-can- 7 p.m., Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark, http:// donations for Claudia’s and Eddie’s Place, member businesses; 6 p.m., Flourish Bak- eat buffet of eggs, French toast, bacon, Wed., April 6 www.chicagorowingunion.org safe haven homes for women in Hazel ery Cafe, 1138 W Byrn Mawr salads, hash browns, sausage, baked cipri- Cinema Q film series: Were the World Angels in America Angels in America: Mil- Crest and Harvey. 8 p.m., Sofo, 4923 N. ani, muffins and more. In addition to the Mine Award-winning gay musical reimag- lennium Approaches; Angels in America: Clark, http://www.claudiaplace.comcast- Friday, April 1 delicious menu, guests will be treated to ining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Perestroika, By Tony Kushner, Directed by biz.net/10401.html March Madness Book Sale More than 50 bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. Night Dream, with local cast and crew- Charles Newell through June 3, 2012. 7 Northern Lights Chicago’s newest queer categories of books, including LGBT, Guests will enjoy a first-look at the events members in person, followed by a com- p.m., Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis, http:// performance and dance party! No cover. cookbooks, fine arts and social sciences. the GLAAD Leadership Council has planned plimentary dessert reception in the G.A.R. www.courttheatre.org Performance curated by Nicole Garneau. Fabulous selection of gift books! 12 p.m., for Chicago in the coming months as well Rotunda (courtesy of J & L Catering). Free 773-381-8030, Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 as a chance to meet the dedicated vol- screening in the Chicago Cultural Center’s W. Granville, http://www.gerberhart.org unteers leading the organization’s mission Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 E. Washington, Equality Illinois First Friday Networking to share the stories of LGBT people in Chi- 6:30 p.m. featuring a discussion follow- Social Join Equality Illinois every first Fri- cago. $40 per person prior to April 3, $50 ing the film. Media sponsors for the Cin- day of the month as they feature a differ- per person at door; 11 a.m., Minibar Ultra ema Q film series are the Windy City Times, ent community partner organization. $10 Lounge and Cafe, 3341 N. Halsted, http:// Time Out Chicago and the Chicago Reader. gets you 2 cocktails and a ticket for the www.glaad.org/events/glaadhatter/rsvp 312-744-6630; http://www.chicagocul- prize drawing. 6 p.m., Sidetrack, 3349 N Reality Bites Back: The Troubling Truth turalcenter.org Halsted St, http://www.equalityillinois. About Guilty Pleasure TV With author Windy City Gay Idol Windy City Gay Idol, org Jennifer Pozner, find out why pop culture now in its 9th year, searches for the best Paula Poundstone The Center for the Per- reduces women and people of color to amateur LGBT singers in the Chicago area forming Arts in Bloomington presents co- such limiting stereotypes and get criti- and is open to all amateur singers age 21 median Paula Poundstone in concert. 7:30 cal media commentary, revealing insights and above, regardless of sexual orienta- p.m., Bloomington Center for the Arts, about gender, race, and class in the en- tion. $10 signup fee for singers, and a $5 http://www.cityblm.org tertainment industry, and lots of laughs. fee for audience members at all prelimi- Whoopi Goldberg presents White Noise 4:30 p.m., Women & Children First, 5233 nary events, $10 cover at the semi-finals White Noise, the new rock musical, follows N. Clark, http://www.womenandchildren- and finals at Sidetrack, 8 p.m. sign up, 9 two sisters who are discovered by a pow- first.com p.m. start. 8 p.m., The Glenwood, 6962 erful record producer, and groomed into GayCo’s Breast In Show The women of Gay- N Glenwood, http://www.windycitymedia- a well-packaged rock/pop band, which Co are out front in this new original sketch group.com mixes irresistible harmonies with coded comedy revue originally workshopped at Retiring 46th Alderman Helen Shiller, rhetoric into chart-blazing hits; inspired The Second City’s DeMatt Theater. 7 p.m., 14th Annual Damski Award Retiring 46th by real life, White Noise fuses today’s (773) 935-6100, Apollo Theatre, 2540 N Alderman Helen Shiller will be presented headlines and blogs into a cautionary tale Lincoln Avenue, http://www.gayco.com with the 14th Annual Jon-Henri Damski that challenges conventional notions of What He Did for Love: A Chicago Musical Award for her leadership. 6 p.m., Side- free speech, media and the power of pop Menu The series, a celebration of founder track, 3349 N. Halsted culture. 7:30 p.m., Royal George Theatre, Ralph Lampkin’s three decades of work in Queering the Faith Film Series, Fish Out 1641 N. Halsted, http://www.whitenoise- the Midwest cabaret, theater, and music of Water Chicago-made film about homo- broadway.com scenes, will boast the talents of legend- sexuality and the bible, room to be an- Britney’s Femme Fatale release party ary Chicago artist Alexandra Billings and nounced, part of LGBT Change’s The Faith It’s Britney, bitch with Britney Spears Jeff Award-winning actor Jeremy Rill Project in association with the Queer In- giveaways all night long. DJ Riley York. among the line-up and a percentage of tercollegiate Alliance series exploring the 9 p.m., The Call Chicago, 1547 W. Bryn the proceeds will benefit Groceryland/Vi- intersection of the LGBTQ Community and Mawr, http://www.cattlecallchicago.com tal Bridges and PrideFilmsandPlays.com. Religion. Each film explores the theme in THE ‘WHITE’ STUFF 8:30 p.m., Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, the context of a different religion. 7 p.m., Saturday, April 2 http://www.stage773.com Illinois Institute of Technology, 3300 S. Friday, April 1 Free Black Swan screening Come as your Federal, http://www.lgbtchange.org favorite swan queen and join your fellow prima ballerinas for a special free inter- The rock musical White Noise, produced by Whoopi Goldberg (above with director/choreographer Sergio Trujillo) will begin a limited run at the Royal George Get WindyCityMediaGroup.com Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted. : Photo by CromCo online ChicagoPride.com WINDY CITY TIMES March 30, 2011 29

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experiencing his first leading role on Broad- “People didn’t know that she was so talented cut- way—and he can thank two of his previous ting hair. The one thing she would have liked to parts for landing this gig. Playing a hunky side- become is a hairstylist.”—Jose Eber talks about kick in A Chorus Line got him noticed for hav- Elizabeth Taylor’s secret passion. I’m not so sure ing some acting chops in addition to an envi- it would have been a good idea. How much do able physique. Also, an alleged brouhaha with you tip the stylist with two Oscars and a trache- replacement lead Mario Lopez (which has since otomy scar who’s wearing the Cleopatra head- been branded as completely false) got Adams dress? what every budding star needs—publicity. He I only met Elizabeth Taylor once: April 29, shrewdly chose to take a semi-step backwards 1986. An AIDS benefit in NYC. “To Care is to and play a Cagelle in the revival of La Cage aux Cure” was billed as “The World’s Largest Photo Folles—not necessarily a star-making move, but Session.” Her “date” for the evening was a very one that showed the producers of “Priscilla” he dashing Calvin Klein—and having him show up could handle anything they threw at him. But at an AIDS event back then was big news. As the it hasn’t been a smooth ride. As Nick says, “My presentation was about to start, people pushed professional life has never been better, but my closer to the stage. I seized that opportunity personal life sucks.” I’ve always had a penchant to slip over to the now-abandoned (and fully- for a hot guy who sucks... laden) buffet. Out of the corner of my eye, I Things seem to be going full steam ahead on ShowTunes...Times3 spied a tiny figure in front of the guy slicing the Liberace film with Michael Douglas that’s FRIDAYS OPEN AT 3PM roast beef. Before the slab hit the plate, some- being shot this summer. Matt Damon, who will “ Show Tunes after work” 5 - 9pm one whispered in her ear. I heard a familiar voice be playing Lee’s young paramour, Scott Thorson, screech, “Can’t I at least put a goddamn piece of said, “I never thought I would get to kiss Mi- SUNDAYS OPEN AT 3PM meat in my mouth, for Christ’s sake?” Realizing chael Douglas. I’m upset that I didn’t get to kiss someone overheard her, she smiled at me and Catherine [Zeta-Jones in“Oceans 12], but now I “Show Tunes after brunch” 4 - 9pm winked. That was Elizabeth Taylor. get to kiss Michael.” Well, you know what they This was Taylor at her most beautiful. She’d say—when you sleep with someone, you’re also MONDAYS OPEN AT 3PM gotten sober, lost all the weight, was tanned sleeping with everyone they did. This is why I and her dark hair had little grey tips—she was always look for the tramp in a new city—in an “The night belongs to Show Tunes” breathtaking. I wormed my way into her enor- hour, you’re caught up! 8pm - 2am Would ya believe that Bradley Cooper missed his graduation ceremony from Pace University because he was having gay sex? Anyone surprised? Hands? No one—just as I suspected. This was back in 2001, when the venerable James Keep up-to-date Lipton was dean of the school. Brad’s past came by joining us on back to haunt him when Lippy interviewed him Sidetrack The Video Bar • 3349 N. Halsted • SidetrackChicago.com for Inside the Actor’s Studio: “Ten years ago as dean, I was handing out diplomas and I noticed you were missing from your graduation ceremony. Where were you?” Brad responded, “I was having sex with Michael Ian Black in a sports WINDY CITY shed in ‘Wet Hot American Summer’.” The video TIMES 12th Annual I’ll run on BillyMasters.com should answer all of your questions, except for one—what the fuck THIRTY was Bradley Cooper doing on Inside the Actor’s Studio? under 30 We started this column with a story about a photo session that raised money and aware- NOW ACCEPTING ness for the fight against AIDS. We’ll end with NOMINATIONS the NOH8 photo campaign, which is trying to Windy City Times is seeking to recognize 30 more outstanding LGBT individuals (and allies) raise awareness for gay rights and, I believe, the for its annual 30 Under 30 Awards. multiple uses of duct tape! I could be wrong— after all, I’m one of the few people who hasn’t Nominees should be 30 years or under as of June 30, 2011 and should have made some substantial contributions to been asked to participate in this campaign. But the LGBT community, whether in the ﬁelds of entertainment, politics, health, activism, academics, or other areas. now it’s a moot point. Last week, Jeffrey Sanker and Charo were photographed together. Honey, Individuals, organizations, co-workers, etc. can nominate a person by e-mailing Andrew@ Bradley Cooper’s sexcapades actually prevent- I introduce Charo—I know better than to follow WindyCityMediaGroup.com or faxing to Andrew Davis’ attention to 773-871-7609. Self-nominations are welcome. ed him from attending graduation. her! The twosome was shot to promote Charo’s upcoming appearance at Sanker’s White Party in Palm Springs April 8-11. In a philanthropic The nomination should be 100 words or fewer, and should state what achievements or contributions the nominee has mous entourage and followed her into the wings. gesture, Jeffrey will be providing a room at the made. Nominators should include their own names and contact information as well as the contact information and the age of the nominee. I took a series of photos of her onstage, hoping Renaissance Hotel on Friday, April 8, for the against hope to snag the big prize—a photo NOH8 campaign to photograph people and raise Honorees will be notiﬁed in May and recognized at a free ceremony Wed., June 22, 5:30 p.m., with the legendary lady herself. The moment money for the cause. Luckily, there’s a Home De- at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. she came off stage, about 20 security guards ap- pot nearby should the need for more duct tape peared and created a human chain around her arise! On Saturday, I’ll be interviewing luminar- and everyone in her immediate vicinity—includ- ies on the white carpet—and I’m sure some of The deadline to nominate individuals is Friday, April 22. ing moi. We were all hustled towards a waiting them will wish they had some duct tape to use car, knocking over poor little Dr. Ruth (who I did on me! The full schedule of events can be found get a photo with). Everyone was frazzled, except at www.JeffreySanker.com. Elizabeth. This was her life. She was used to it. When James Lipton is lowering his standards, Come to think of it, she never did get a piece of it’s definitely time to end yet another column. meat that night ... but I did! But first, a contest: What was the last line of The stage version of Priscilla, Queen of the dialogue Elizabeth Taylor’s ever uttered in a Desert opened on Broadway to critical acclaim movie? And a voiceover does not count. The first and a delirious star-studded audience. Among person with the correct eight-word answer will the revelers was Guy Pearce, the film version’s get a free month at www.BillyMasters.com. You Adam/Felicia. He had some words of encourage- can send your guesses, along with any questions ment for Nick Adams, who’s playing the role on you might have, to [email protected] and 30 Under honorees by Hal Baim. Photo of 2010’s stage: “Don’t wear shoes that are too small and I promise to get back to you before someone WINDY CITY TIMES’ THIRTY UNDER 30 IS CO-SPONSORED BY don’t wear G-strings that are too tight.” I hear uses duct tape on me! Until next time, remem- ya, sister! ber, one man’s filth is another man’s bible. This is quite a big deal for our Adams, who is 30 March 30, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES later this season in conjunction with the annual Gay Softball World Series—and the Cubs will be Christina Kahrl weighs donating to six LGBT-related charities from that game. “It’s a reflection that there are teams in base- in on baseball season ball that [understand] that there are baseball fans in every community, and that any way they can support people who love baseball, or base- By Ross Forman competitive balance. There are at least three ball-ish entertainments like softball, is good for contenders in each division, four in most,” said baseball as a whole.” Christina Kahrl, executive editor for Baseball Kahrl, who predicted that the division races will Equality Illinois (EI) is holding a special base- Prospectus, wouldn’t be surprised if the Chi- be the most exciting storyline of the 2011 sea- ball event on March 31 at Sluggers in Lakeview cago Cubs contend this season in the National son, especially for the NL Wild Card and the New from 6-9 p.m. Kahrl is among the guest speak- League’s Central Division title, perhaps into Sep- York Yankees’ pitching rotation.” ers. Plus, both the White Sox and the Cubs are tember. However, don’t expect the team’s 103- Wrigley Field is, of course, located steps away donating all sorts of things, including tickets year drought to end this season, she added. from the heart of Lakeview’s Boystown area and and memorabilia. “Because of [the] relative depth in their its fabled bars, such as Roscoe’s, Sidetrack, Scar- “I think it’s great that we pulled this together, lineup, rotation, and bullpen, they’ll contend, lett and others. So that begs the question, how sort of on the fly, but I guess I see it as a little perhaps into September if the [Cincinnati] Reds big a part of the LGBT community is baseball? bit of cultural diplomacy,” Kahrl said. “Boystown don’t run away from a four-team pack that in- “More than you’d think,” Kahrl said. “There’s and Wrigleyville are neighbors within Lakeview, cludes the [Milwaukee] Brewers and [St. Louis] something funny about the number of gay or yet sometimes it seems like those few blocks be- Cardinals,” Kahrl said. “If the Reds don’t run on lesbian folks I meet where one partner or the Christina Kahrl. Photo by Tracy Baim tween Clark and Halsted on Addison are worlds ahead, nobody in the division wins 90, which other will confide that they really love sports, apart. I’d rather we make a point of highlighting means deadline deals can make all the differ- but their partner doesn’t. The beauty of base- that we’re all Chicagoans, the baseball season members of the Society for American Baseball ence.” ball is its approachability, that you can enjoy is a huge part of what defines our city and our Research, and others. But things look a lot more optimistic on the it on any level: seriously, like a stathead or a neighborhoods, and let’s enjoy the start of that Former White Sox Minnie Minoso also will at- South Side of Chicago, she said. really engaged fan, or casually, rooting for the together. The fact that the Sox and Cubs were tend. “They’re a stronger contender in the AL Cen- hometown nine in a matter-of-fact way, or just so responsive was sort of a wakeup call that we “You can quote Malamud or Lardner or Kinsella tral, a stronger bet to win 90 or more than the enjoy it as an excuse to have a beer in the sun should have been doing this sort of thing al- or Bill James, and you can still enjoy the game [Detroit] Tigers or [Minnesota] Twins, and my at the park with friends, or cause to strike up a ready, so my hope is that this is something we on the same level with someone who has never pick to win the division,” she said. “The White conversation in your favorite hoodie.” can do every year.” read a word by any of them. Enjoying baseball— Sox have got a real shot at it, because this team Baseball definitely does cross boundaries, gay Also, the event, of course, is being held at a enjoying sports—is a social activity,” Kahrl enjoys many of the same strengths—deep rota- and straight. straight bar. said. tion, good defense, and a good amount of power “The game is something that pulls people to- “I think the cultural diplomacy element is im- In addition, Windy City Times will present to exploit [U.S. Cellular Field’s] homer-happy gether, and reminds us of what we hold in com- portant,” Kahrl said. “I don’t want this to be Pride Day at Wrigley Field Sunday, Sept. 4, at tendencies.” mon—as Chicagoans and Americans, but also, something self-segregating, where we just go 1:20 p.m., when the Chicago Cubs take on the Kahrl, 43, who lives in Rogers Park, has been more basically, as people. It’s a source of simple to the same venues in the gayborhood. This is Pittsburgh Pirates. The sales of tickets for the dating her partner of the last two years, Char- pleasure, and something you can engage people our city, this is our game, these are our teams. Labor Day weekend game will benefit six local ley Wanamaker. Also, Kahrl is one of the city’s across any social boundary without having to All the more reason to cross a few self-imposed LGBT and AIDS charities. smartest baseball minds—not just one of the worry about giving offense.” geographic boundaries and highlight what we Pride Day is presented in partnership with the few transgender sportswriters in the nation. When asked when there will be an openly hold in common.” national gay softball world series taking place “While the [Boston] Red Sox and [Philadel- gay active major leaguer, Kahrl responded, “By Kahrl said the EI event likely will attract fans through Sept. 3 in the Windy City. Thousands phia] Phillies seem like the going-away favor- 2025.” of both Chicago teams, fierce and casual fol- ites to win their leagues’ respective pennants, Still, the Cubs are catering to the LGBT com- lowers, along with Baseball Prospectus readers, Turn to page 31 this should be a great season because of the munity, with the inaugural Pride Day At Wrigley WINDY CITY TIMES March 30, 2011 31 KAHRL from page 30 tus is the annual season preview, now in its the 16th edition of the New York Times bestseller. “It KNIGHT from page 24 People, she did so in the face of overriding of athletes will be in Chicago as part of the an- comes out in February every year, and features cultural conservatism. nual North American Gay Amateur Athletic As- team, player, and manager evaluations, projec- tention must be paid. Enough is enough.” The first time was in the late ‘50s, just as sociation (NAGAAA) world series tournament. tions, Kevin Goldstein’s top 100 prospects, and In speaking out, Taylor found the role that the vise grip of the bland decade was finally (Purchase tickets at http://www.WindyCityMe- more. I’m fond of the chapters I wrote, and I can defined the last quarter of her life (not to loosening. Taylor was then at the height of diaGroup.com/WrigleyPride.) out myself and confess to writing both the Sox mention launching a foundation that has her beauty and box-office appeal; after the Kahrl traveled to Arizona for spring training and Cubs chapters this year.” raised millions of dollars and counting). In big box office and critical plaudits for 1956’s this year, watching 13 games in 13 days. She championing this desperately important Giant (in which she appears, ironically, as the will attend at least 60 games during the regular- Predictions cause the public came to understand what onscreen love interest for two closeted gay season, with stops at eight or more stadiums. Christina Kahrl and longtime baseball fan/WCT insiders had known all along: that this—the men—James Dean and Rock Hudson), Taylor —Best part of spring training: “The intimacy writer Ross Forman peer into the crystal ball for world’s most famous movie star; dogged by was spreading her wings creatively. She took of the parks, the more relaxed attitude in the their predictions on the 2011 season: scandal and illness, past her acting freshness the lead in the 1958 film version of gay writer conversations and comments from players after date and well into her camp years by 1985 Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. games.” AL Cy Young Award: (cue the Joan Rivers fat jokes)—was made Taylor was rewarded for her brave, full-blood- —Worst part of spring training: “Is there CK: Jon Lester, Boston Red Sox up of much more than the sum of her myriad ed portrayal with an Oscar nomination; en- such a thing? Baseball every day, an escape from RF: CC Sabathia, New York Yankees parts. There was a lot more to this girl-woman couraged, she went out on the limb again the a chilly Chicago spring [and] hiking up Camel- of a million moviegoer dreams than her daz- following year in an even more overtly coded back during my downtime. Not that I’m going to NL Cy Young Award: zling yet vacuous life story had suggested. Williams property—Suddenly, Last Summer, go looking for one, but I don’t think there is a CK: Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies In that last act—as a passionate AIDS ac- scripted by gay writer Gore Vidal. Vidal hilari- ‘worst part.’” RF: Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins tivist who brooked no excuses—Taylor mor- ously describes the country’s horrified, vicari- —Opening day: “It’s when we really get down phed from a much-married, excessive movie ous thrill at this outrageous homage to ho- to business. When the games and box scores AL MVP: star with a plethora of off-screen gay friends mosexuality and cannibalism in the seminal mean something, and [it] kicks off six months CK: Adrian Gonzalez, Boston to the woman who spoke loudest and most documentary The Celluloid Closet. The film, a of everyday happiness.” RF: Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays eloquently for Our People. The close friend- big hit, brought Taylor another Oscar nod. —Favorite stadium: Wrigley Field. I miss Old ships that Taylor shared with dozens of gay Taylor would make other queer-tinged proj- Comiskey [Park] a lot, I even miss old County NL MVP: men—from Montgomery Clift to Roddy Mc- ects (with 1967’s Reflections in a Golden Eye Stadium in Milwaukee, but definitely Wrigley.” CK: Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado Rockies Dowall to Rock Hudson (whose death in 1985 the most notable) and certainly plenty of —The 2011 edition of the Baseball Prospec- RF: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals spurred her into action) and many more—was more work with gay filmmakers but it wasn’t well-known within Hollywood circles, as were until she once again defied convention to See more of Christina’s predictions online at www.windycitymediagroup.com. Taylor’s loyalty and devotion to these men. become an AIDS activist in the stultifying Mulryan This devotion, based on true understanding climate of the Reagan-Bush ‘80s that the ac- and compassion, started early: It’s less well- tress once again reminded the world that she known that her father and Michael Wilding, was in our corner, not just in her private life CONNE IONS her second husband, were, if not gay, then or in her movies but in all aspects of her life. bisexual. The world has indeed lost a one-of-a-kind X&MAKE York IT YOUR BUSINESS The eulogies have included many accounts treasure—reason enough to mourn. However, of Taylor’s many film collaborations with gay Our People have also lost a hero who flew in men—some of her best. 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