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PrideFest town Dear Friends, individuals who participated in the many concerned and committed Thank you to the UW-Milwaukee. Your desire to help an d personal generosity dem- community. hall on Wednesday, November 12 at is to Wisconsin's LGBT onstrate just how valuable PrideFest help, it rally to save PrideFest. Without your citizens and allies must now unite and Our state's LGBT monumental, but our community has will cease to exist. The challenge before us is achieved. fundamental and critical goals can be strated in the past that such rebuild the integrity of PrideFest and (CCF) is proud to lead the effort to The Cream City Foundation the new PrideFest Legacy Task for future generations. CCF and ensure that the festival continues and financial accountability to to done with complete transparency Force pledge that this effort will be Wisconsin's LGBT community. $65,000 by LGBT commun ity must thraise paying off its debts. Wisconsin's deFest PrideFest is committed to achieve this goal, CCF an d e Pr i anuary 31, 2004 in order for PrideFest to continue. To fundraising campaign to help pay J the Legacy Fund, a one-time Legacy Task Force have established PrideFest's debts. an For 16 years, PrideFest has been Wisconsin's most visible LGBT event. create Please give today to save Wisconsin. Together we can lives of LGBT people throughout important factor in improving the PrideFest for future generations. build a lasting legacy by preserving a community miracle and

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Boston— InIn a much anticipated ruling, "The matter isis now onto the legislaturelegislature Gay Activists Praise Decision Massachusetts' highest court ruledruled on Nov. and II believe they will have to act on the :11ay activists and civil rightsrights advo- a Single Vote constitutional amendment," Crews said. 18 that itit is unconstitutional for the state to cates across the country were viri- but The Constitutional Convention isis By Mike Fitzpatrick deny marriage rightsrights to gay couples but tually unanimous inin their support stopped short of issuing marriage licenses scheduled to meet on Feb.Feb. 11 to possibly Wisconsin's so-called and praise of the decision. Madison— AB475 Wisconsin's to the seven couples challenging the law. begin debate on the marriage amendment. (DOMA) bill has died fol- "This isis a historic day for lesbianlesbian and "Defense of Marriage" Inin a 4-3 ruling,ruling, the Supreme Judicial lowing the failure of the State Assembly on Mass. Ruling Galvanizes gay couples inin Massachusetts who until lowing the Court said the state "failed to identifyidentify any veto Gay Marriage Foes today have only dreamed of being able to November 12 to override Governor Doyle's veto constitutionally adequate reason for reworded residentresident RushBush vowed to defend the get married. The court has said explicitly to the bill. The bill, which would have reworded denying civil marriage to same-sex cou- defini- sanctity of marriage after that civil marriage can't be limitedlimited to dif- the state's current heterosexual marriage defini- ples." The high court ordered the legisla- and Massachusetts' highesthighest courtcourt.struck struck ferent-sex couples. The state legislaturelegislature tion from "husband and wife" to "one man ture to come up with a solution within p one woman,"woman." died inin a 63-33 vote, with three down the state's ban on same-sex unions. will now looklook at how — notnot whether — 180 days. The case, Goodridge vs. absent. AB475 had earlier "Marriage isis a sacred institutioninstitution Massachusetts couples will havehave equal representativesrepresentatives absent. Department of RpblicPublic Health, sought the body by a 68-29 inin late October. between a man and a woman," Bush said inin marriagemarriage rights,"rights," said David Bucket.Buckel. passed that body by right of seven gay couples to marry. The Calling itit mean-spirited and unnecessary.unnecessary, a statement releasedreleased shortly after he Lambda Legal's Marriage Project Director ruling falls short of that goal. Doyle vetoed the DOMA bill on Nov. 7, just arrived inin London for a state visit. "Our work isis notnot done.done, and this x'icto-victo- Doyle The rulingruling closely matched the two days after the State Senate approved the He said the rulingruling by the Massachusetts ryry isis not final."final," said Rev. Troy D. Perry. December 1999 Vermont Supreme Court measure by a 22-11. Supreme Judicial CourtCourt "violates this MCC FounderFounder inin a .statement.statement. "There isis decision that led to that state's legislature MCC The failure of override isis believed to be importantimportant principle." already a strong movement in the approving civil union laws, giving couples the firstfirst time inin US history that a gubernato- Inin Washington.Washington, congressional Massachusetts LegislatureLegislature to circumvent many of the same benefits of marriage. rial veto of similar legislation has been sus- Republicans renewedrenewed calls for a constitu- this court rulingruling with an anti-gay amend- Writing for the majority of Justices.Justices, tained by the legislature that passed it.it, tional amendment banning gay marriages. ment to the state constitution.**constitution." Massachusetts Chief Justice Margaret H. according to Action Wisconsin. The Legislation isis already inin the House.House, and The American Civil LibertiesLiberties Union Marshall called marriage "a vital social statewide LGBT civil rightsrights group claims over Senate Majority Leader BillBill Frist said fol- praised the rulingruling as well. 8,000 anti-DOMA messages were delivered lowhiglowing the Massachusetts court rulingruling that "This court rulingruling says that individit-individu- to lawmakerslawmakers during the bill'sbill's three month hehe expects a separate version of the hillbill will als who are police officers, firefighters progress through the legislature. be presented inin Senate. The amendment -• and teachers who serve inin our military Additionally, 500 people attended committee already has 9696 co-sponsors inin the House of and pay taxes cannot be denied the same hearings, witnessed flflooroor votes or participat- Representatives. rightsrights as other couples simply because ed inin AW's Septembei 30 LEAD Lobby Day. An amendment toto•the the Constitution they are gay or lesbianlesbian said MattMatt Coles.Coles, The Family Research Instituteinstitute of must be approved by two-thirds of the Director of the American Civil Liberties Wisconsin. the group that has promoted House and the Senate and then ratifiedratified by Union's Lesbian and Gay Rights Project. sponsorship and passage ofthis and similar three-fourths of the states. "The court today recognizedrecognized that a consti- DOMA bills since 1995, decried the out- . "We must amend the Constitution itif we tution that protects individualindividual rightsrights does come. in a press release,release, FRI executive direc- are to stop a tyrannicaltyrannicaljudiciary-judiciary from notnot allow government to say that only tor Julaine Appling commended Assembly redefiningredefining marriage to the point of extinc- sonicsome families will be protected." leadsponsorleacfsponsor Mark Gundrum (R-New Berlin) tion." the conservative Focus on the Family'Family Wisconsin Reaction said inin a statement. .or, r his continuing efforts to protect the statesstate's he Massachusetts Supreme Court's citizens from "Radical homosexual activists have citizens from legal challenges to the "unde- rulingruling on gay and lesbianlesbian couples' made their intentionsintentions clear — 'couple,''couples' will fined words husband and wife" and dis- rightright to marry isis a strong statement missed opponents' redundancy arguments as now converge on Massachusetts. 'filar):'marry,' T forfOr equal rightsrights for all citizens, according to and returnreturn to their respectiverespective states amidand file "pure vitriolic political palaver." GinoGina Smith, left, and her partner, Heidi Norton, of State Rep. Mark Pocan (D(D-Madison). lawsuitslawsuits to challenge Defense of Marriage Opponents Claim Doyle Northampton, Mass., smile during a news conference "I"i applaud the Massachusetts Supreme Acts (DOM(DOMAs) As) and try to force the states to is Promoting "Gay Agenda" Court decision that recognizesrecognizes that all peo- following oral arguments at the Supreme Judicial Court recognizerecognize their 'marriages.''marriages,— Alan E. Sears.Sears, Gov. Jim Doyle was attacked for allegedly ple should be treated equally.equally, regardlessregardless of on a challenge to thethe state's prohibition on gay mar- president of the Alliance Defense Fund.Fund. promoting the "gay agenda" following his their sexual orientation. Ii looklook forward to a riage, in Boston, Tuesday, March 4, 2003. Smith and said inin a statement. DOMA veto and his announced support for day inin Wisconsin where we can havehave lawslaws Norton are among the seven somesame-sex couples chal- Rev.Rev. Jerry FahvellFalwell recentlyrecently claimed that the inclusion of domestic partnership bene- that recognizerecognize the civil rightsrights and equality lenging the prohibition after seeking marriage licenses the coordinated efforts of conservative fits as an issue inin union contract negotiations for all our citizens."citizens," PocanPocan added. fromfrom their town and city clerks and being turned down. Christian groups had resultedresulted inin oneof e . mil-mil for state employees. • RepublicanRepublican legislatorslegislators were less lionlion signatures onOn petitions inin support of Gundrum, in a November 12 press institution"institution" and noted that entluisasticenthusastic about the decision and pledged that the state's the cons!constitutional i r. itional amendment. release,release, tied the DOMA veto to Doyle's Constitution "affirms the dignity and to pursue a state constituional amendment alleged "behind closed doors" promotion of equality of all individuals."individuals," and "forbids Democratic Candidates to ballban same sex marriage inin Wisconsin.Wisconsin._ the expansion of benefits to non-married the creation of second-class citizens." Oppose Mass. Marriage Ruling Rep. MarkMark Gundrum (R-New Berlin) employees regardlessregardless of sexual orientation. The court rejectedrejected the state's argu- rune—one of the leadingleading candidates firtor said state Republicans were working on Gulick=Gundrum claimed the governor was ment claiming that the primary purpose theDemocraticthe Democratic presidential nomi-norni- "appropriate language"language" for such an amend- "obsessed with the gay agenda." of marriage was procreation. The court .....AL InationI.oion support the Massachusetts • ment and that the rulingruling inin Massachusetts A day earlier Doyle had defended his sup- ruled "it is the exclusive and petmanentpermanent ccourt curt rulingruling on same-sex marriage. demonstrates that Wisconsin needs a ban port of the expansion of benefits as a negotia- commitment of the marriage partners to While they all said they support the on same-sex marriage. tion issue in a press conference. Doyle noted one another.another, not the begetting of children. rightright of same-sex couples to receivereceive the Action Wisconsin hailed the decision and that "it's worthy to put on the table, to see that is the sine qua non of marriage." same benefits as married couples,couples. only said itit will helphelp advance equality throughout whether the unions have any interest in it." The Massachusetts legislature appears the three candidates at the hackback of the the country. "We believe the Massachusetts Doyle tied his support to the ongoing health divided over the issueissue of gay marriage. pack. Al Sharpton. DennisDennis Kucinich. and decision will demonstrate to people every- care coverage crisis. "I think we should hebe • Presently, they are considering a constitu- Carol Moseley Braun would come out and where that the sky doesn't fall when lesbianlesbian trying to work to get health care for people." tional amendment that would legally support gay marriage. and gay couples have the rightsrights and responsi-responsi- Six of state'stategovemmenesgovernment's 19 unions have define a marriage as a union between one "As a society we should be lookinglooking for bilities of civil marriage."marriage," said Action requested that extending health insurance man and one woman. Speaker of the ways to Ilringbring us together and as someone 1VisconsinWisconsin executive director.director, Christopher Ott. coverage to domestic partners be a subject of House Tom Finneran of Boston, has said who supports the legallegal rightsrights of all PocanPocan notednoted that the bill recently vetoed current negotiations. Several of the unions he will push that proposal. Americans regardlessregardless of sexual orienta- by Governor Jim Doyle would havehave hadhad notnot have been seeking such benefits expansion forfbr A similar amendment, launchedlaunched by tion,tion. II appreciate today's decision."decision," said effect on the Massachusetts ruling.ruling. Current nearly a decade. Doyle's predecessor Scott citizens, was proposed in Massachusetts Wesley Clark. "As president.president, II would sup- Wisconsin lawlaw would notnot allow for recogni-recogni- McCallum specifically had precluded domes- lastlast summer, but the then Senate port giving gays and lesbianslesbians the legallegal tion of other state's laws.laws. Only federal lawlaw tic partner benefits from the bargaining table. President Tom Birmingham (D) refusedrefused rightsrights that marriedmarried couples get." could supersede state law,law, something that a Action Wisconsin Executive Director to let the Constitutional Convention hear However. Clark said he did not sup- "Defense of Marriage" lawlaw would be unable Christopher Ott accused Gundrum of dis- or vote on the proposal. Proponents of portport the rightright of gays and lesbianslesbians to to affect anyway.anyway, according to Pocan. torting the benefits issue. "Treating employ- the measure, who collected 100,000 signa-signa-. - marry.marry. John Kerry and John Edwards Federal legislationlegislation already prevents ees fairly isis not a 'gay agenda.'agenda,' it's a basic tures from citizens, cried foul and said issuedissued statements Tuesday restatingrestating their Washington from recognizingrecognizing same-sex principle."principle," Ott said. "Its"It's become a common they were denied "a referendum process." opposition to gay marriage. unions. The federal Defense of Marriage practice for companies to offer domestic Ron Crews, executive director of the HowardHoward Dean would support civil Act (DOMA).(DOMA), while not outright banning partner benefits as a way to ensure fairness." Massachusetts Family institute,institute, a group unions, such those enacted while he was gay marriage to get around court rulingsrulings Ott noted that over 75 private employers opposed to gay marriage, said he was Governor of Vermont.Vermont, but notnot marriage. that bar federal interferenceinterference inin state mat- inin Wisconsin already offer domestic partner "disappointed that the court did not "The state should afford same-sex couples ters, affirmed that states are not requiredrequired to health insurance.insurance. Ten other states, including uphold and affirm marriagemarriage"." but added equal treatment under lawlaw inin areas such recognizerecognize a same-sex marriage performed neighboring Iowa.Iowa, offer domestic partner that he was "grateful" that the court as healthhealth insurance.insurance, hospital visitation inin another state. benefits to state employees. passed the matter to the legislature. and inheritanceinheritance rights."rights." www.instepnews.com • November 20 - December 4, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 5 PrideFest Town Hall Launches Major "Not just another Featuring unusual Fundraising Drive to Save Festival jewelry store." jewelry & art $65,000 Needed by between the new PrideFest leadership group and PrideFest vendors helped determine January 31 for Festival clearly what amounts were owed and ifif thethe. to Avoid Bankruptcy vendors would negotiate payments. He out- Bankruptcy linedlined two options that the community group identified. The firstrst option called for paying Milwaukee — A standing-room only the negotiated debts to vendors for services crowd of over 75 persons attended an /\ renderedrendered during the 2003 festival and "emergency" PrideFest town hall meeting declaring bankruptcy for the festival. on Nov. 12 at UW-M. The meeting con- After much deliberation and recogni-recogni- cluded with an enthusastic show of hands tion that bankruptcy would likey cause giving near unanimous support for a pro- PrideFest to fold and do irreparable harm posal to save PrideFest, Wisconsin's belea- to the reputation of the LGBT community, guered LGBT pride festival held annually k the new group then explored and devel- at the Summerfest grounds. oped a debt reduction strategy. The nearly two-hour meeting illustrated Gunkel stated that this one-time PrideFest's dire financial status and a option fundraising appeal must raiseraise $65,000$65.000 by to ensure the festival's survival. A new January 31.31, 2004 or there would be no PrideFest leadershipleadership team was introducedintroduced PrideFest 2004 and the festival risked los- and the new group unveiled an aggressive ing the Summerfest grounds permanently. fundraising appeal to pay off PrideFest's a "I looklook at this as a one-time investment debt. That appeal brought inin nearly $35,000 inin the future of the entire LGBT communi- within the campaign's first 48 hours. ty. II wouldn't feel rightright ifif there was no The new PrideFest group also clarified ti PrideFest and ifif II hadn't done everything II that inin addition to paying its creditors.creditors, could to save it. II hope the restrest of the com- PrideFest must raise additional funds munity feels the same."same," Gunkle said. required to produce a festival in 2004. The With a hopeful eye towards a successful new group hopes to accomplish that goal debtdebt'reduction-reduction campaign. Susan Cook dis- through additional fundraising cam- cussed preliminary plans for PrideFest paigns, corporate sponsorships or grants. Goldsmiths on premises • Custom designed jewelry 2004. They included a reduction in expens- designed jewelry IfIf the debt is paid.paid, the Cream City es by limiting the festival to two days — Foundation would administer the festival Repairs Free Cleaning • Remounts Saturday and Sunday:Sunday; using a smallersmaller, por- in 2004 along with a reorganization of tion of the Summerfest grounds:grounds; and focus- PrideFest ledled by a new "PrideFest Task Loose Diamonds • Loose Gemstones ing on local and regional entertainment. Force." CCF President Denise Wise Cook, a past co-director of PrideFest.PrideFest, pledged the effort to save the festival recountedrecounted the proud accomplishments of would be done with "complete trans- the PrideFest and its value to the communi- parency and accountability." ty.ty, includingincluding the move to the Summerfest 6011 W. Layton Ave. • (414) 281-1022 Brenda Coley, a member of the Task grounds inin the company of the city's other Force, stated that responsibility for the major community festivals and the fltlyingying of production of the festival beyond 2004 rainbow flags throughout the downtown would likely be be accomplished through an area during the festival season. open bidding proccess and interested , Paul Williams unveiled details of the MORTGAGE organizations or parties would be asked to fundraising drive to retire the debt which submit proposals to CCF. would allow the festival survive. The The town hall, hosted at UW-Milwaukee Vc_1\2 PrideFestPrideFest Legacy Fund isis the group's aggres- ‘c:vcz Q SERVICES, ucLEO by CCF and the UW-M LGBT Resource sive fundraising plan which seeks 15 Center. was the first town meeting Center, was the first town hall meeting called "PrideFest Angels" who will raise $3,333 Purchases • Refinance • Debt Consolidation • Investment Properties to discuss the status of PrideFest since itsits to discuss the each:each; 30 "Friends of PrideFest" to contribute projected shortfall Stated IncomeIncome Loansloans • Cash Out for Any Reason June announcement of a projected shortfall $333 or more apiece:apiece; and 150 "Supporters An Good Credit • Bad Credit • Bankruptcy and/or Foreclosure of between $120,000$120.000 and $150,000.$150.000. An of PrideFest" to raiseraise $33 or more each. posts the current unofficial audit by the CCF posts the current To a hearty roundround of applause. approximately $120,000. A complete needs, debt at approximately $120,000. A complete Williams also announced that three sup- Whatever your'our .inancingfinancing needs, festival. and independent audit of the 2003 festival, porters inin attendance had pledged that we havehave a loanloan that's rightright for you!\ ()Li! funded by CCF.CCF, is under way. very night to be "Angels." They were Dr. "TOP service with BorrmBOTTOM peire,!"prices!" Yves LaLaPierre. Pierre. Director of the UWM Robert Starshak.Starshak, Ross Draegert and LGBT Resource Center, and Rev. Lew Stephanie Hume. Call Michael Sander Today! (414) 443-9477 Broyles of the Metropolitan Community "The first funds are easy because long-long- Church, opened meeting followed by intro-intro- time members of the community know how 233 N. 74th Street.Street, Milwaukee.Milwaukee, WI 53213 ductions of the new PrideFest leadership. important itit isis to stay on the Milwaukee on events Wise updated the crowd on World Festival grounds," said Ross Draegert.Draegert, since June.June, stating that CCF began work- the first Angel. "I am confident that ifif we can inging with PrideFest during the summer to get the festival back on itsits feet ... the festival Life longlong determine the extent of the debt situation. [will not)not] get intointo trouble again." Board of Milwaukee Negotiations with the PrideFest Board of The following 48 hours produced even Gloria Ehardt Directors produced an agreement which resident who more dramatic support with eight addi- A. ELMBROOKIWAUWATOSAELMBROOK/WAUWATOSA OFFICE includedincluded resignations of the its board. knows the greater tional "PrideFest Angels" stepping forward Of OFFICE: (414) 476-7100 CCF took on a more direct leadership role to make pledges. They are the Washington metropolitan area inin September and quickly assembled a Heights Neighborhood Association: John DIRECT: (414) 476-9070, ext. 468 housing market. diverse community group to investigateinvestigate Blaszczyk: Scott Gunkel: Jim Schleif and E-MAIL: [email protected](Ishorewest.com Blaszczyk; Scott Gunkel; Jim Schleif and G options for the festival. Bill Morley:Morley; Denise Wise and Kathleen Wise detailed PrideFest's current finan- Niesen: Dan Lagerman: BOOM:BOOM; and one 30 years in thethe cial status and outlined PrideFest's revenue anonymous Angel. "Let LGBT community. and expense trends over the lastlast three years. -Let someone rhozcho undovandsundostands your nearneeds CCF has established a special account The festival showed revenuerevenue growth of 13% for donations that "willwill make all contribu- assist you with one oldieof the most impotiantimportant G0 in 2000-'01.5%2000-'01, 5% inin 2001-'02 and 4% during tions tax-deductible. To make a tax- this past season. Expenses during these doicionsdecisions of you life: buying/uric; or selling a home." Founding deductible contribution to the PrideFest periods grew 21%, 5% and 34%, respectively.respectively. member of the Legacy Fund or to learn more about "One of the key Wauwatosa "One of the key sources of the debt was PrideFest. log on to www.pridefest.com, PrideFest, log on to www.pridefest.com, ShorewEsT Rainbow the lacklack of a revenuerevenue development strategy )1?•_$ call the Cream City Foundation at (414) ShorevyfiLA t that compensated for the riserise in expenses 225-0244 or write to: PrideFest Legacy Neighborhood during the 2003 season," Wise explained. Fund c/o Cream City Foundation,Foundation. 315 Association, Scott Gunkel, Vice President of the CCF, West Court Street, Milwaukee.Milwaukee, WI 53212. (Past President). then explained that communication orae Home Sellei • shorewest.com 11 Outwords as Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Under $20

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Also. a rattleraffle during the dance with many fabu- launched to get PrideFest back on its feet will utilize a multi-media approach. with lous prizes to be won. there will be boards depicting the history and make certain that our Pride festival guest speakers weekly. of the Ten Percent Society, including its Admission for the dance is $5 for will continue to be held at the Men who are interested in participat- Galano Club beginnings and past events. Galano Club members and $7 for non SummerFesti"SummerFestim grounds, the country's pre- ing are encouraged to call ahead to reserve members. This event is open to all TPS members. members. Kick the new year off with miere festival facility. a place in the group. Contact Daniel friends in UW students, faculty.faculty, staff and guests. recovery. As always.always, the Galano With the support of Wisconsin's LGBT Klingler.Klingler, Manager of Gay Community Club is a drug, Admission is just $3. a drug. alcohol, and smoke free community, we can really make a differ- Outreach.Outreach, at (414) 225.1535.225-1535. environment.epvironment. For more information. or to Be a PrideFest Holiday ence this holiday season. Advent Service at learn about meetings at the Galano Club,Club. Angel at Outwords!Outwordsl Outwords Books.Books, Gifts & Coffee is call (414) 276-6936. pleased to continue to offer the largest All Saints Cathedral Dec,Dec. 7 Milwaukee—Milwaukee — You can make your holi- selection of LGBT books, magazines,magazines. cards, Milwaukee— A traditional Advent serv- day shopping count for something really music, movies.movies, gifts and more in the ice featuring a processional, liturgy -read- important this year when you shop at Milwaukee and Greater Wisconsin area. ings.ings, Advent hymns and carols with the Outwords Books,Books. Gifts & Coffee and you Now there's another great reason to Cathedral Choir will be held .onon Sunday. sign up for our "PrideFest Legacy Fund shop at Outwords this holiday season — Dec. 7. at 4 p.m. at All Saints Cathedral. Give-Back Program." Our goal is, with the "The PrideFest Legacy Give-Back 818 E. Juneau Ave. help of all our customers, to raise an Program." Some restrictions do apply. 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SAGE/Milwaukee we, as individuals and as part of distinct This was the second in a series of such communities, can react and respond to meetings planned by the Center. The LGBT (Senior Action in a Gay Environment) domestic abuse and sexual assault." Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Advisory The women at the table represented a Council supported the effort, and women Serving older gays, lesbians,lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals.transsexuals. cross section of Milwaukee's lesbian and from the Healing Center, the Sexual Assault bisexual women's community in terms of sex- Treatment Center and Sojourner Truth ualua I orientation, age, race, ethnicity and House assisted with both the planning and P.O. Box 510492 socioeconomic background. Participants the facilitation of the evening. were diverse.diverse, also, in their understanding of "Although these are not easy issues to Milwaukee, WI 53203-009153203-009 I and experience with abuse. Some were sur- address," Herbst said, "lesbian and bisexual vivors; some had supported friends who were women are ready to talk about and do some- victims.victims, and others knew abuse happened to thing about domestic violence and sexual (414) 224-0517 lesbian and bisexual women but had no per- assault. Almost all of the participants said sonal experience. This diversity contributed they'd attend another dialogue and would www.sagemilwaukee.com to a multi-layered and complex analysis of encourage other women to do so, also." what it means to recognize domestic violence "It will be extremely important not to and sexual assault issues in the lesbian and lose the energy and momentum that came Persons over fifty with health, financial, housing, bisexual women's communities. out of this discussion. At the same time, employment, personal problems etc can confidentially Perceptions and attitudes among les- the task before us is formidable and decid- employment, personal bian and bisexual women about abuse ing what steps to take next will not be easy. contact our social worker by using voicemail box one. were seen as wide-ranging. Some women Fortunately,Fortunately. the Center's Anti-Violence said that it was "prevalent" and "accepted.""accepted," Project is not in this alone." For information or to receive the monthly newsletter, while others said there was a lot of denial Herbst said the Wisconsin Coalition use voicemail box two. and skepticism about woman-to-woman Against Domestic Violence and the abuse. Some women still see violence and Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual abuse as a "male" phenomenon perpetrat- Assault have brought together individuals ed by men;men: they see women as being non- from throughout the state to form an LGBT violent and somehow "above" that kind of Committee. And in Milwaukee.Milwaukee, the behavior. If a woman rapes another Milwaukee Commission on Domestic woman, will it really be recognized as rape? Violence and Sexual Assault and a number Domineering behavior, treating a of mainstream agencies are committed to woman as property, or isolating her were working with the Center. seen as potential signs of abuse. Alcohol If you would like more information or TAILORED FI\A\CIALFINANCIAL. and drugs can intensify abusive behavior, would like to become involved, please call and the role of "bar culture" in enabling Kathy Herbst at (414) 271-2656. Your call PLAN\I\GPLANNING domestic violence was discussed. Culture,Culture. will be kept confidential. race and gender roles are sometimes used Fre Las d pianuingp'innplanningliwn, Inn/ill otnient ‘pnon• eoniultants who to rationalize or excuse the abuse. understand volfr iinnly and hitquess needs. Some women who acknowledge that woman-to-woman abuse occurs may assume it only happens in certain segments of the community. Others who have witnessed abuse between two women say they are uncomfortable or unsure of whether to inter- Counseling for: vene. When is it appropriate to speak up? Relationship Issues Most agreed that homophobia makes reporting and dealing with abuse harder Depression/Anxiety and creates a greater stigma. Sexual Identity Crisis The evening concluded with partici- pants addressing the question of what serv- ices they thought were needed to address Jeanie E. Simpkins, M.S. IlErY,14 bunt.vanknow yin! neolnerd 10in planphi 11 youryo ur finances.fi na abuse and to truly support victims. 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In addition to continuing itsits already successful corporate out- 117:ii, '04 • • reach on domestic partner benefits, • I 44 • media outreach on LGBT issuesissues and •••/. ei. community outreach to like-mindedlike-minded ••• ti activists, AWEF needs to find ways to dialogue those inin the LGBT communi- f ty who think the apparent emphasis on marriage rights isis misguided. For •• 4 many outside the state's big city gay communities, the reality isis not secur- -.r !,‘ •,k ...i , - \ \ ...,-...>-, iti t ing marriage rights but our already- .46::.• 4; 11P. .1 '''-: 4.4t.xlii111e• •• 1-"" legislatedlegislated basic civil rights, all the • ;II-kl -l'ir. N all ti while avoiding physical manifesta- -z---27y- - tions of the anti-gay backlash the \, <7--_; marriage issueissue isis fueling. ,...... _.: .,_,...... s,.. Another part of AWEF's education- al mandate will be to maintain the 41- focus on the civics lessonslessons that need 6,e2 to be reinforced during the ongoing DO „dot,0 14t', 9. and increasinglyincreasingly center stage nation- \\I al dialogue on gay marriage. AW's 14 Chris Ott alluded to the issueissue inin the release ularly the youngest members of the group's November i8 press release marriage tribe. Straight allies also have visibly on the Massachusetts gay marriage equality are arrived to support us inin numbers pre- ruling. "Opponents of equality are REALITY CHECK already arguing that only lawmakerslawmakers viously unseen. More importantly,importantly, Action Wiscon- should be able toto decide these ques- their hard work on a separate, online sin has emerged as a credible, if not tions, but protecting the rights of the critical things "victory page." The failure to over- yet a completely respected, political minorities isis one of the critical things Ding! Dong! ride the gubernatorial veto on a bill that our judicialjudicial system isis designed force. To achieve the kind of clout passed with such large majorities inin that wins genuine victories inin the to do," Ott said. the legislature was a historic first, legislature,legislature, Action Wisconsin will In the coming months Ott and to remind DOMA's Dead but "victory"? I beg to differ. Victory have to notch a few documented Action Wisconsin will need to suggests mastery over the issue. At electoral defeats on its belt. A few all involved of the three core realities least that's what the dictionary says. targeted defeats of bipartisan bigots, that informinform the gay marriage debate. For Now Momentum, if not mastery, cer- especially one or more outside of the First, there isis the social reality isis thatthat tainly seems to be with the FRI. This families headed by unmarried cou- By Mike Fitzpatrick Madison-Milwaukee electoral axis time the right-wingers missed shov- could reverse momentum, giving the ples of all sexual orientations have isconsin's so-called ing our queer face in it by just one moderate majorities the spine they always existed and that real harm "Defense of Marriage" Act vote. Considering the Institute start- need to stand up on social issues.issues. comes to those unions from the cur- Wonce again has failed to ed with just seven sponsors for their That means AW's legislativelegislative arm rent state of legal recognition. Sec- become the law of the land. Certainly first DOMA bill in 1995, you have to needs to build coalitions and coordi- ondly, the Constitutional reality of not for lack of trying. This was the give Mary Munyon and his successor nate meaningfully with established equal protection under the lawlaw limitslimits Family Research Institute of Wiscon- Julaine Appling a lot of credit. mainstream progressive political legislative initiatives that further cur- sin's (FRI) fifth attempt to get the (FRI) fifth attempt to get the They've achieved a lot in eight years. action committees and similar LGBT tail equality, no matter how currently state's lawmakers to state's lawmakers to make the already Of course, that odd couple has PACs such as HRL-Pac or the LGBT popular or politically advantageous heterosexual statutory definition of had a lot of help from the extremist Center's OutVote project. That arm such initiativesinitiatives may be. Finally, his- marriage somehow even more so. right that controls the state GOP's also have to find the critical funds torical reality demonstrates that What has changed What has changed since the bill's leadership. Not only have they won needed to expand AW's person social evolution is ultimately unstop- defeat? Nothing. Gay and lesbian defeat? Nothing. Gay and lesbian seats from the Democrats, they've power. More staff are needed to take pable and by its very nature inher-inher- couples remain second-class citi- couples remain second-class citi- worked to force out the elected those meetings and to jawbone leg- ently inclusiveinclusive of diversity. zens, getting getting none of the thousand- Republican moderates within the islatorsislators full-time. The current jubilationjubilation over the plus federal and state legislated state legislated party. The recent electoral domi- Action Wisconsin could also use a AB475 defeat seems somewhat akin perks for making personal commit- commit- nance of the Far Right has had all but little strategic lobbyinglobbying assist from to the Munchkins' celebration inin the ment to the responsibilities inherent those in the safest seats in both par- what used to be one of the most movie version of The Wizard of Oz. in "lifelong, monogamous marriage" ties quivering in their boots when it vibrant state chapters inin national Now that Governor Doyle has that their straight counterparts do. comes to social justice issues. LGBT political history: the Wisconsin dropped a house-sized veto on In their November 12 press This This conservative cadre also has Log Cabin Republicans. Two years julaineJulaine and her FRI minions, Wiscon- release, Action Wisconsin savored made it perfectly clear that they will after placing one of their own inin the sin's "friends of Dorothy" may want their win and documented much of continue to work for continue to work for the preservation White House (Scott Evertz as "AIDS to joinjoin in the DOMA version of "Ding! of discrimination in the name of mar- Czar" for those with short memo- Dong! The Witch Is Dead." riage. The push for a DOMA amend- ries), the cheesehead brigade of thethe But just like Oz, it'sit's early in the Kitekote WeWeishddr. Ph 1-) ment to the state's constitution gay GOP seems to have become little DOMA movie and a lot of peril awaits PsychothcrdpistPsycliotlwrol•nst began with the suggestion of same more than a post office box. The LCR down this particular Yellow Brick in FRI'sFR l's AB475 post-mortem press website, which IN Step reported lastlast Road. Only moving steadfastly for- release. Now that the Massachusetts year had become a portal for porn, is ward, paying attention to the truths Supreme Court has ruled in favor of now merely "for sale." behind the Religious Right's sancti- same-sex unions, I would not be sur- In itsits defense, LCR Wisconsin his- monious curtain of "traditional mar- Psychotherapy • Sliding Feefee Scale prised to see a drive attempt begin torically had taken a low-key riage," and keeping the social, Con- Art Therapy as a coda to next month's planned approach to itsits legislativelegislative arm-twist- stitutional and historical realities inin extraordinary legislative session on ng. But there is a difference between perspective will allow same gender (414) 276-4664 economic issues. low-keylow-key and nonexistent. LCR Wiscon- couples reach that "no place like CcilyxC.:oly\ Counseling Center Inc.Inc All is not lost, however. The sin's silence during the recent DOMA home" final fade out. recent DOMA fight has re-energized '8184o0 N. Farwellfillwell Ave_Ave. • Suite 3 oc0c debate not only was deafening, it many in the LGBT community, partic- www.instepnews.com • November 20zo -— December 4, 2003zoo3 - - Wisconsin ININ Step PagePage 11 Or How About This Take? includeinclude a ban on gay marriage. Throughout our history, the Constitution has been "Without baring flesh, exchanging flu-flu- amended to afford expanded rightsrights to dis- UIPS AND i UOTESVOTES idsids or even shedding blood.blood, Will & Grace enfranchised citizens.citizens, notnot to unfairly single has become the craftiest, ifif not the most out a particular group of Americans by lim-lim- radical, show inin the history of networknetwork tele- Queer Eye Blackmail itingiting their rirights."ghts." vision --— though not merely for itsits —Presidential candidate "My daughter turned me onto itit unabashed depiction of gay existence, or [Queer'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy). 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II told my husband ifif he nobody would believe it."it." warm the heartshearts of bubbes and zeydes --New York City Mayor MichaelMichael didn't stop doing his hair the way he does, across America's urban landscapes:landscapes: sliding BloombergBloomberg Nov.Nov. 7 after five trans-- II was going to call them over to our house." a portraitportrait of a twenty-first-century Jewish gender students from the HarveyHarvey —Actress Mariel Hemingway to American's lifelife intointo a sitcom about a gay Palm Springs' The Bottom Line. man and his best gal pal." MilkMilk gay high school were arrested for impersonatingimpersonating undercover vice Ronnie Was Nice to Gays —Kera Bolonik writing inin The Nation. cops dressed as female prostitutesprostitutes "Ronald Reagan was the opposite of a and demanding money,money, credit cards, gay-basher. [There(There was) a stink when I D91Do! ATM cards and PINPIN codes to letlet their Nancy Reagan invited her interior decora- "[f"If you can get validation on networknetwork victims go free. tor and his boyfriend to stay overnight at TV, who needs to pick upup the locallocal bar rag?" Not in My Country the White House. Some of the social right —Dykes— Dykes To Watch Out ForFor car- was upset when he [allowed that]. That's toonist Alison Bechdel to the North "No, II would not." Over Men how opposite he was of the tyrannical, Carolina gay newspaper —Democratic presidentialpresidential candi- date Sen. John EdwardsEdwards when asked "There was a time when II was like, 'OK, judgmentaljudgmental figure he is portrayed in this The FrontFront Pag.Pag. miniseries The Reagansl.Reagans]. He Nov. 9 on TV's Meet the Press: I'm over men. They're mean.' For like six [upcoming'upcoming Nov. 9 on TV's Meet the Press: Hollywood. He dealt with Defense of Gay Marriage? months, not a single thing happened. Not was a guy from Hollywood. 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Wells St. the stakes by allowing an audience mem- All that and Dear Ruthie too! ber to roll dice and help us determine the Yes,Yes. Wisconsin IN Step's own Dear Ruthie does outcome of the choreography. Adding ele- a star turn as the hard-edged chorus girl while ments of risk helps shatter any formal exte- James Henderson plays the heavenly angel. Larry Lukasavage plays the Voice of God. Other cast members include Harbey Altshull, ridrrick and reveal some pretty extreme stuff Jonathan Curvin, Kara Eulgen, Michael Endter, Trey Korte, Ken Morgan, Amber Poklar,Poklar. Angel.Angel Harris and Cynthia Paplaczyk. simmering beneath the surface. The show The zany spoof of such holiday chestnuts as "It's a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol" is directed by Raymond Bradford. is not all time-steps and high kicks. You'll Unlike some of Busch's romps, this one is great for the whole family. , have to see it to believe it." Reserved tickets are $24, general seating $20. For tickets and show times, call (414) 327-3552. Expect a few twists and turns from the company voted "Milwaukee's Best" by the readers of the Shepherd Express for 2003. son. It played for two years off-Broadway All performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets Skylight Opera Presents Madison Opera Performs are on sale now: $16 for general admission, "The Christmas Schooner" and has become recognized as a comedy "Romeo et Juliette" classic. "The Foreigner" opens Nov. 21 and $10 students and seniors. Call Danceworks Milwaukee — Skylight Opera Theatre runs through January 4 in the Quadracci Madison — "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore at (414) 277-8480. presents the Milwaukee premiere of the Powerhouse Theatre in the Baker Theater art thou?' Yo, Juliette, I'm here on the stage "Winter Wonderettes" holiday musical, "The Christmas Complex at 108 E. Wells St. of the Oscar Mayer Theater in the Madison at the Stackner Cabaret Schooner" Nov. 28-Dec. 21 in the Cabot "The Foreigner" takes audiences on a Civic Center on Friday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Theatre of the Broadway Theatre Center, comedic journey into the world of the Deep and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m. The Milwaukee — Warm up your holiday 158 N. Broadway. Paula Suozzi directs, South. Though Charlie Baker's friend Madison Opera, the Opera Chorus and the with the nostalgia and revelry of The with musical direction by Skylight Artistic Froggy LeSueur had planned a relaxing Madison Symphony join talents in this Marvelous Wonderettes as they return to Director Richard Carsey. escape to Betty Meeks' rural Georgia fishingfishing production of Charles Gounod's "Romeo et their hometown for a Christmas concert This critically acclaimed musical is based resort, shy Charlie finds the idea of socializ- Juliette," sung in French with projected celebration, complete with great renditions on the true story of a turn-of-the-century ing with strangers to be anything but relax- English supertitles. of 50s and 60s holiday tunes. This lively shipping captain who braves the deadly win- ing. Thus, Froggy devises a plan that would Taken from one of Shakespeare's great- mix of rockin' holiday hits and classic ter weather of Lake Michigan to bring allow Charlie to befreebe-free of the pressures of est dramas, the opera brings to life the tale Christmas standards plays through Christmas trees to homesick German- social interaction without seeming rude: he of the age-old feud between the Capulets January 4 at the Stackner Cabaret, 108 E. American families. With a book by John tells the other guests that Charlie is a for- and the Mantagues and the star-crossed Wells St. Reeger and music and lyrics by Julie eigner who neither speaks nor understands lovers caught between. Pitting youthful Four spirited young women, friends Shannon, "The Christmas Schooner" is the English language. Though initially wary hopehope against deep-rooted prejudice and since high school and now grown with lives based on the history of actual Christmas tree of the idea, Charlie gradually begins to play intolerance, "Romeo et Juliette" is consid- of their own, reunite their old act to form ships that traveled the Great Lakes at the along as he discovers the perks of being a ered one of Gounod's best works for the The Marvelous Wonderettes. As a long- turn of the 20th century, most notably,notably. the suspected foreigner. The reactions of the lyric theatre. time employee of Harper'sI larper's Hardware, Betty sinking of the Milwaukee-built Rouse other guests to the presence of this mysteri- The team of conductor Louis Salemno Jean is in charge of the company Christmas Simmons off the coast of Two Rivers in 1912. ous stranger, coupled with the hilarious and director Lorna Haywood bring the party, and naturally, the Wonderettes "The Christmas Schooner" tells the antics of the off-the-wall southerners create characters to life. The cast features daz- come to mind as the logical choice for story of the Stossels, an immigrant family a production that is brimming with laughs zling young stars Joanna Mongiardo as entertainment. However, when Santa Claus in Manistique, Michigan in the 1880s. The and packed with heart. Juliette with Chad Shelton as her Romeo turns up missing, the girls must use their Stossels are Grandpa Gustav (Ray Jivoff), Larry Shue was born in New Orleans in and Kyle Ketelson as Friar Laurence. Noted talent, with the support of some great holi- his son Peter (Arik Luck), Peter's wife Alma 1946 and grew up in Chicago. He joined opera historian Joanna Overn will offer day tunes, to rectify a Christmas party (Johnna Allen), and their young son, Karl Milwaukee Repertory Theater in 1977, per- pre-opera lectures in the Oscar Mayer without the jolly big guy in red. The result (Andy Gladbach and Garen McRoberts). forming many different roles and becoming Theatre one hour prior to each perform- is a wonderful show that will have audi- Peter, the successful captain of the Molly the playwright in residence just two years ance (7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 1:30 Nov. 23). ences dancing in the aisles and in the mood Doane,Doone, receives a letter from his cousin in later in 1979. Shue's life was tragically ended For tickets to the show, call (608) 258- for some holiday fun! Chicago who tells of her wish for "a in a commuter plane crash in September of 4141, or stop by the Civic Center Box office The actors featured in "Winter Tannebaum like they had every year in 1985, leaving a small collection of plays, at 211 State St. Wonderettes" include Misty Cotton Germany."Despite his wife's misgivings, including "The Nerd" and "Wenceslas (Missy), Susanna Hall (Cindy Lou), Bets peter braves the dangerous November seas Danceworks Offers "Lucky Malone (Suzy).(Suzy), and Lucia Spina (Betty Square," to delight audiences around the Seven" in December of Lake Michigan to deliver the Christmas world. The Rep's resident acting company December Jean). Roger Bean is the playwright and trees, and the journey soon becomes a members in "The Foreigner" include Laurie Milwaukee — Choreographers Dani director. Christmas tradition. Birmingham (Betty Meeks), Mark Corkins Kuepper and Sarah Wilbur of Danceworks Tickets range in price from $21 to $34. The Miller Cabaret following Friday (Owen Musser), Lee E. Ernst (Charlie Baker), Performance Company (DPC) have joined For tickets and show times, call (414) 224- and Saturday evening performances is and Torrey Hanson (Sgt. Froggy LeSueur). forces to explore the many facades of 9490. Tickets can also be purchased online called "Anything We Want" with Skylight Completing the ensemble are John 'dance entertainment' in their newest 24/7 at www.milwaukeerep.com. favorites Becky Spice and Jamie Johns. Hoogenakker (Reverend David M. Lee), work, "Lucky Seven," a 75-minute dance Milwaukee Rep Reprises Tyler Layton (Catherine Simms) and Gerry for seven women. "Lucky Seven" will be Larry Shue's Hilarious Neugent (Ellard Simms). This production is performed Dec. 5-21 at the Danceworks directed by Rep favorite J. R. Sullivan. Studio Theatre, 1661 N. Water St. "The Foreigner" For tickets and show times, call (414) "We wanted 'Lucky'Lucky Seven' to be a left Milwaukee —The— The Milwaukee Repertory 224-9490. Tickets can also be purchased turn from this season's holiday shows," Theatre is expected to sell out the extended online 24/7 at: www.milwaukeerep.com. says Wilbur, DPC Artistic Director. run of its new production of Larry Shue's "Perhaps the only common thread between hilarious "The Foreigner." Playwright-in- our show and.and, say, 'AA Christmas Carol,' is residence Shue wrote the play and the Rep that they both explore the concept of grace first performed it during its 1982-83 sea- and good fortune. Dani and I put a great deal of trust inin thethe versatility of our www.instepnews.com • November 202O -— December 4, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 13 Monday, Nov. 24 Cedarburg Cultural Center (Cedarburg): C:edarburgCedarburg Artists Guild Fall Show and League of Milwaukee Frontiers Film Circle (Madison): Featuring "Circuit:"Circuit," ArtistsArtists' "The Color of Harvest." W62 N546 Washing- ARTS 7:30 p.m., OutReach.OutReach, inc,Inc, 600 Williamson Sr.St. FM1: CALENDAR tonton Ave. FMi:FMI: CALENDAR (262) 375.3676. 375-3676. www.frontiersrnadison.org.www.frontiersmadison.org. Charles Allis Art Museum (Mihv.):(Milw.): Otto R. Finger: "The Queer One'sOnes Own, 307 VV.W. Johnson St. FMI:EMI: (608) 257-7888. Program" (Milw.):(Milw.): LiceLive weekly telecasttelecast on Essay inin Concrete" thru Nov. 30. Tudor style mansion mATAMATA public access cable channel 96 at 6:30 p.m. with original furnishings and art collection. 1801 N. THEATRE/MUSIC: Hosts: Michael Saturday, Nov. 22 Michael Lisowski and Charles Daniels. Re- Prospect Ave. FMFMI: L• (414) 278-8295. "Bravo, Caruso!" (Milw.): Caruso looks back on his broadcast SaturdiysSaturcliys 12 -1-1 a.m. and 10-11 p.m. FMI: Gay & Lesbian Books (Madison): Frontiers holds a career in this memoir by William LuceLucc performed by (414) 265.8500.265-8500. Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design (Milw.): "100 special discussion of recent gay and lesbian books from Next Act Theatre, Nov. 20-Doc.-Dec. 21, Off Broadway Years of Harley Davidson Advertising" and "Brooks the University of Wisconsin Press, with editor Raphael Theatre, 342 N. Water St. FMI: (414) 278-0765. Tuesday, Nov. 25 Stevens: Advertising forfor thethe 20th Century" thruthru April, Kadushin, 8 p.m., Unitarian Meeting House, 900 Uni- 2004. 208 N. Water St. FMFMI: I: (414) 847-3290. "A Christmas Carol" (Milw.): Milwaukee RepsRep's annual versity Bay Dr. FMI: (608) 839-4060. "Sing-a-Long Wizard of Oz"Oz' (Green Bay): Don your production of the Dickens classic is performed NovNov. 22 favoritefavorite OrOz costume and get ready to joinjoin the commu- Elvehjem Museum (Madison): "Medieval AnArt from thethe to Dec. 28 at the Historic Pabst Theatre, 144 E.E Wells Monday, Nov. 24 nity sing-a-long! Fun pack and prizes for costumes.costumes, Metropolitan Museum of Art" thru Dec. 31. FM1: St. FMI: (414) 224-9490. duothru Nov. 30.30, Meyer Theatre, 117 S. Washington St. (608) 263-2246. Peace & Justice Book Circle (Madison): Feminist group FM1: (800) 328-TKTS. Haggerty Museum of AnArt (Maw.):(Milw.): "Peter "The Christmas Schooner" (Milw.): Skylight Opera readsreads women's studies, cultural criticism, politics and Schringer:Sehringer: Contemporary German Painting."Painting," thru Nov. 30. performs the story of a family and thethe schooners that history, 6 p.m..p.m., A Room of One's Own, 307 W. John- 30. Mar- quette University, 530 N. brought Christmas trees across the Great Lakes, Nov. son St. FMI: (608) 257-7888. Wed., Nov. 26 & Every Wed. N. 13th St. FMI: (414) 288- 28-Dec.-Dee. 21, Cabot Theatre.Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center.Center, "Queers,'""Queery" (Madison): WORT. 89.9 FM - Madison's 1669. 158 N. Broadway. FMI: (414) 291-7800. Monday, Dec. GEBTQGLBTQ radio show, 7 p.m., followedfollowed by "This Way John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan): Out," the internationalinternational news magazine, from 7:30-8 Exhibits.Exhibits, performing ararts,ts, classes and lectures.lectures. 608 New "The Economist and the Ballerina" (Madison): Broom Peace & Justice Book Circle (Madison): Feminist group p.m. FMi:FM1: (608) 256.2001.256-2001. York Ave. FMI: (920) 458-6144. Street Theater in another original work, this one the reads women's studics,studies, cultural critidsm,criticism, politics and truetrue love story between a gay economist and a prima history, 6 p.m..p.m., A Room of One's Own.Own, 307 W. John- Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (Wausau): Chil- donna, thruthin Dec. 14.14, Broom Street Theater.Theater, 1119 son St. FMI:FM1: (608) 257-7838.257-7888. Friday, Nov. 28 dren's Book Magic, thruthru Feb. 1.7001. 700 N. 12th St. MI:FM1: Williamson St. FMI:FM1: (608) 244-8338. BEAVERS! (Milw.): No, it's not a lesbian porn film,film, (715) 845-7010. "Flanagan's Wake" (Milw.): A new comedy about the Tuesday, Dec.2 but some of them ARE warm and fuzzy... It's an IMAXIMAX Madison Arts Center (Madison): "Concrete Abstrac- extravaganza about the workaholic littlelittle critters who rituals of an IrishIrish wake with audience participation -— Sanford D'Amato Talk (Shorewood): The local chef tion: Aaron Siskind Photographs" and "La vida en mar- build dams in our fair state,state. thruthru January, Humphrey cocomeme ready to be part of the Iiin!fun! Thurs., Sats. St& Suns., featured in the "Winning`Winning Styles Cookbook" speaks, 7 cha: Mexican Prints from the Permanent Collection" IMAX Dome Theatre.Theatre, Milwaukee Public Museum.Museum, 800 Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Ave. FMI: (414) p.m., Schwartz Books, 4093 N. Oakland Ave. FMI: both thru Jan.Jan. 4. 2004. 211 State Street. FMI: (608) W. Wells Sr.St. NI:FM1: (414) 319-4629. 967-0302. (414) 963-3111. 257-0158. "The Foreigner" (Milw.): Larry Shue's hilarious comedy Saturday, Nov. 29 Milwaukee County Historical Society (Milw.): "Quilts makes a triumphal return to the place of its birth.birth, the Wednesday, Dec. 3 and Community" thru March.March, 2004:2004; "Workhorses of "RockyRocky Horror Picture Show" (Madison & Milw.): Milwaukee Rep.Rep, thru Jan.)an. 4, Quadracci Powerhouse Thomas Cahill Talk (Milw.):(Milw.); Author of "Sailing the Commerce" featuresfeatures Harley Davidson deliverydelivery vehicles; Midnight screenings with all thethe queer fun! In Madison Theatre, 108 E. Wells St. FMI: (414) 224-9490. Wine-Dark Sea."Sea," 7 p.m.,p.m.. Schwartz Books, 2559 N. "Milwaukee's"Milwaukee's Multi-Cultural Heritage." 910 Old World at the Majestic.Majestic, 115 King St. In Milwaukee.Milwaukee, at the Ori- Downer Ave. FMI: (414) 332-1181. Third St. FMI: (414) 273-8288. "The Guys" (Milw.): Chamber Theatre presents this ental, 2230 N. Farwell Ave. compelling drama about a rereporterporter interviewing one of UlbrichOlbrich Botanical Gardens (Madison): "Captured Sea- the firefighters who survived 9/11, Nov. 28-Dec. 21, sons."sons," impressionistic watercolors by Barbara Rewcy,Rewey, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. FMi:FM1: thru Jan. 4;4: also.also, visit thethe Thai Pavilion and Asian Gar- (414) 291-7800. FILM, TV & RADIO: MUSEUMS & GALLERIES: dens. 3330 Atwood Ave. FM1: (608) 246-4550. "Late NiroNice Catechism" (Mils:):(Milw.): Sister's hackback — and you Paine Art Center & Gardens (Oshkosh): "going!""Boing!" better say Youryour "Hail Marys"! The hit comedy for Thursday, Nov. 20zo Appleton Art Center (Appleton): "The Native Ameri- Sculptures by Susan Read Cronin.Cronin, thruthru Nov. 30:30; and can Experience" thruthru Nov. 26. 111III W. College Ave. Catholics nostalgic for the days of classroom abuse.abuse, Videos by Theresa Kak Kyung ChaUfa (Milw.): Featuring "Journey of thethe Imagination: Illustrations by James FMI: (920) 733-4089. Fris.-Suns., Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Ave. "Secret Spill," "Mouth to Mouth," "Permutations," Christensen," thru Jan. 4. W62 N7I8N718 Rivera:1yRiveredge Drive. FMI: (414) 967-4545. "Video"Videoeme" me" and "Re Dis Appearing."Appearing," 7 p.m.. S2, AmeridsAmerica's Black Holocaust Museum (Milw.): Exhibits 800 Algoma Blvd. FMI: (920) 235-6903. reflectingreflecting African American heritage. 2233 N. 4th St. "PS: Your Cat is Dead'Dead" (Madison): StagQStageQ presents Woodland Pattern.Pattern, 720 E. Locust St. FMI:FM1: (414) 263- FMI: (414) 264-2500. lames Kirkwood's gay-themed, mad-cap comedy set in 500I.5001. 264-2500. New New York on New Year's Eve.Eve, thru Nov. 22, Bartell ow M))much do my pal . f qt., , for bankrupt( . i years Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin St. FMI:FM1: (608) 204-0306. Friday, Nov. 21 sit() ...? Is da fixed rate or adiustaadjustable bk., rate batter?better? We want to buy a duplex Spalding Gray (Madison): The legendary performer "Airplane!" (Milw.): The Zucker Brothers first big ..,?...? I recentlyrecentlk switchedsi,\ itched employers,emplover,, will that hetyvhave any effect ...? ConCan Youyou presents his one-man show "it's"It's a Slippery Slope," Nov. comedy sensation stars Leslie Nielsen and Robert Stack , much 1 22 at 8 p.m.. Madison Civic Center.Center, 212111 State Sc.St. in this spoof of '70s70s airplane disaster flicks.flicks, on the big oirchaseIrchase a home with no down payment? flowFlow much do my partner andar , ' ' FM1:FMI: (608) 258-4141. screen thru Nov. 27.27, Times Cinema, 5906 W. Vliet St. , ialifyrahfv tor? I filedtiled for bankruptcy 5 year;years ago ...?...? Isk a fixed rate or adjust-(Witt, FMI:FM1: (414) 453-2436. "Romeo et Juliette"Juliette" (Madison): The Madison Opera.Opera, able rate better? WOWe want to buy 0a duplex .., . ? I recently switched ,r.AployerS.'plovers, gillwill that have anyant effect ...?.. ? CanCon you purchasepi.Rhase aci home withwit' the Opera Chorus and the Madison Symphony join Saturday, Nov. 22 forces for Gounod's clclassic,assic, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m., Nov. 23 down payment? flowHowes much 49do my vor, ' . "a4 iI qualifyquality ₹or?for? I ₹iledtiled h,fir 'Rocky"Rocky Horror Picture Show"Show (MadisoniMadison & Milwau- at 2:30 p.m..p.m., Oscar Mayer Theatre, Madison Civic llkinkruptcyiankruptcy 5 yearpyean, xr, ` . *1' -le ratelate better? V,I‘ Center, 211 State St. FMI: (608) 258-4141. kee): Midnight screenings with all the queer fun! In wantt~ant to buy da cf. will tiara!that hrivha': Madison at the Majestic.Majestic, 115 King St. In Milwaukee. "Sunday in the Park with George" (Madison): Strollers at the Oriental, 2230 N. Farwell Ave. anymy effect ...?. Itgaient??lit? IIto_ to .. Theatre presents the Stephen Sondlicim-JamesSondheim-James Lapine 'nuchTuch do my p( 'earsTars musical based on George Seurat's painting.painting, thru Nov. Sun., Nov. 23 & Every Sun. rat 29.29, Drury Stage, BanalBartell Theatre.Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin St. ? Is ad fixed r. lex FMI:FM1: (608) 238-8183. "Her Turn,"Mini," Womyn's Radio (Madison): woRrWORT Radio recentlyocently SW irm 89.9 FM. A weekly show featuring news and informa- andan( I "Times Square Angel" (Milw.): RSVP Productions (hosebase atf horr:.hot, tion by and about women,women. 111 I to 113011:30 a.m. Followed Christ- .1ict)itylality tor? I adjust- offers a Charles Busch romp, this onesone a spoof of Christ- by "Her`Her Infinite Variety'Variety" — Women in music — all gen- the Wall The- Led mas stories.stories, Nov. 20-23 and 28-30.28-30, Off the res and styles.styles, interviews,interviews. live guests and announce- able rate be! atre, 127 E. Wells St. FMI: (414) 327-3552. ments for the women's community, 11:30 a.m. toro 2 rlployotHilovers:. L., v. ► '41.1 nc Wild Space Dance Company (Milw.): Fall dance con- p.m. FMI:FM1: (608) 256-2001.256.2001. (low r Nov. 21-22, 8 cert called "Right Before Your Eyes," "Better Living Through Show Tunes" (Madison): p.m..p.m., Pitman Theatre at AlventoAlremo College, S. 39th St.St WORT Radio 89.9 FM. Host Bruce Wheeler, 2-3 p.m. and Morgan Ave. FMI:FM1: (414) 382-6044. (608) 256-2001 or [email protected]@cuna.com. comedy revue 1 "Winter Wonderettes" (Milw.): Musical Women's Music Radio (Milw.): WMSE-91.7FM.WMSE-91.71M. 10:30 Harpers about girl group performing holiday concert at Harpers p.m. to Midnight. Variety of women's music genres and Stackner Hardware.Hardware, thru Jan 4, Milwaukee Rep's announcements of events in Milwaukee's women's com- Cabaret.Cabaret, 108 E. Wells St. FMI:FM1: (414) 224-9490. munity. Request Line: (414) 799-1917. • BOOKS: Many questions. One answer. 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Sundays: Ball Game (Mb.):(Milw.): JukeJoke defersdrinks only 53. 11 a.m,a.m. to 6 p.m. lopTop beer $1.40. Boot Camp Saloon (Milw.): Open at 3 p.m. with 51.50$1.50 bottle and taptop hootbeer andsod sottosods. Friday, Nov. 21 Cest Lato Vie (Mitre):(Milw.): TocosTaos 8& Beer with Alvin!. ShamrockShamrodt liarBar (Madison): Frontiers Gay/Bi Men's Group Boom (Milw.): Open at I11am. lam. Packer GanaGame Specials: 50 tentcent lapstops of Happy Hour. The group meets at 6 p.m. for cocktails MODiatiD & Miller%Bet lite.Lite. $252 Bloody Mary Micina's.FMI:Mymo's.FMI: every Friday. Decides where to dine at 7 p.m. 117 W. www.boommke.com Main St. FMI:FM1: (608) 274-5959. Club 5/Barracks (Madisonk(Madison): Beer Bash, 4-84.8 pen.p.m. S6.2.4.1$6. 2-4-1 drinks Cest La Vie (Milw.): Strippers - Enjoy Local Boyz!boyil 11:30 up to 53.75.$3.75, Si$1 off alall others. AdditionalAddirionol 50( off when you are shirtless. p.m. No cover. 231 S. Second St. FMI:FM1: (414) 291- Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): Beer Bash 3 to 8 p.m. 56.$6.2.4-1 241 drunks 9600.9600. up to 53.75;$3.75; $1 off all other until 8 p.m. liveLive shows atof 10:30 p.m. BoomBoom. Photo by A Gallegos &,-arptoScorpio ParryParty @ 11%The PiaPint Photo hyAbyA Gallegos COICafitE150101114 El Soggy): Great food and Latin music.music, 6:30-8:30 Club 2192to (Milw.):(Miles.): SiSI rappers,toppers, $2 roil drinks, $2 bottled beer. Two p.m., 1028 S. 9th Sr.St. FMI:FM1: (414) 384-3100, at 237. 237. shows: 8:30 pm. • no cover •- and 11:30 p.m. Fri & Sat, Nov. 21 & 22 Fluid (Milw.): $1.75 rail vodka mixers, 5 to B8 p.m. FM!:FMI: www.fluid.gaymke.com.www.ftuid.gaymke.com. Chip and Py's (Mequon): Live Jaoifan Fridaysbridals and Saturdays, 77-11-ii p.m.pen. Reservations suggested. 1340 W. Towne Harbor Room (Mk.):(Maw.): HappyHoppy Hour 8 ume6a.m.-6 p.m. Pints of Bloody Square Rd.M. 11-43(1-43 at Mequon Rd.) Call (414) 241-9589. Marys,Morys, SurovelevereScreworivers 8 Greyhounds-Greyhotmds• $2.50!52.50! Shirtless men half price anyany- time. FMI: www.harbor•room.com.www.harbor-room.com. 22 Saturday, Nov. 22 LaCage (Milw.):(Milw,): Sunday Bloody Sunday - Bloody MoiyMary bar 12 p.m-9 HIV TestlagTesting (Mihe.):(Mk.): BESTD Clinic conducts anony- pp.m. 111, C;ueeT3uter As Folk ator 9 p.m.pin. laCogeLoCoge Presents atof 11:30 p.m. FMI: mous HIV testing at Club 219.219, 10 p.m..p.m.- 1 a.m.. 219 www.lacage.gaymke.comwww.luage.garnke.com S. Second St. FMI:FM1: (414) 272-2144. M&M Club (Milw.): Brunch from lions,11 a.m. tovia 4 p.m. Joyce or Ginni ofat Sunday, Nov. 23 the Piano on Monday nights. FMI: invw.mandm-dub.com.www.mandm-club.com. CestC'est laLa Vie (Milvr.): Female Impersonatorslmrcesonatore with Britney! MidtownMidtowne Spa (Milw.): Bar-D-BOO,-O, 1.4I.4 p.m. 11:30 p.m. No cover. 231 S. Second St. FM1:t: (414) The Nut Hut (Mb.):(Milw.): Coronas,Coronas. $1.75,$1.15. Domestic Beer, 51.25,$1.25, MineMini- 29!291-9600. -9600. pitchers, SIS1.75. 75. Scorpio Party 0 The PintPint. Photo tryby A Gallegos Scorpio ParryParty nk@ The Pmt.Pint. Photo by A. Gallegos Switch (Milw.): Service Indushyindustry Night. Plus. AbsoitoAbsolut and anything, 52_S2. Monday, Nov. 24 pitcher Walker's Pint (ANN.):(Milw.): ClosedClosed. MeitMM&M Club (Maw):(Milw.): Trixie at the Piano during CockCock-- Walker's Pint (Milw.): $8 pitcher of Litetiro 8& pizza, 54 roerail Bloody Marys, both from Noon to 6 p.m. Open from Noon to midnite.rnidrete, railtail Hour.Hour, plus 2-4-1 drinks, 5-7 p.m. 124 N. Water StSt. Woody's (MN.):(Milw.): PhHappyony Hour, 4-8 p.m., 51.25$1.25 taps, $1.75$1.15 roils.rails. • FM!:FM1: 1414)(414) 347-1962. Woody's (Milw.):(MlIvr. Open of 2 p.m.,pen., Beer Bust from 2-6 p.m. FMCFMI: FMI: www.woodys•mke.com.www.woodys-mke.com. www.woodys-mke.com. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Tuesdays: Chip and Py's (Mequon): Live Janjazz Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. Mondays: Ball Game (Mb.):(Milw.): Cocktail Hour.Hour: 2 p.m roto 9 p.m., PalPull lobs,tabs, drinks Reservations. 1340 W.W Towne Square Rd. (1-43 at Ball Game (Milw.): Cocktail HOD(Hour 2 Da_a.m. to close. as low usas 25eents.25-cents. Mequon Rd.) Call (414) 241-9589. BootBoat Camp Saloon (Milw.):(Mittir.): Cocktail Hour •- 4 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drink Boom (Milw.):(Milw.): Happy Hour 5-8pm. TiniTin) Tuesdays: Specials on FeeFea-- specialspecial. Bud Nile!Hite! All BudweiserBudweiSel roadies,products, $1. hiredtured Martini of thethe week. Plus Free Pizza. FMI: Thursday, Nov. 27 www.boommke.comwww.boommke.com. Cest laLa Vie (Milw.): PizzaPizzo &8 Beer Bust, only S4,54, 8 pm.p.m to 1 a.m.! C'estCest La Vie (Mite.):(Mb.): KaraokcKaraoke Night, 8 p.m.p.m, to 1l a.m. e Boot Camp Saloon (Milw.): Cocktail HourHour- • 4 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drink 231 S. Second Sr.St. FMI:FM1: (414) 291.9600.291-9600. Boom (Mb.):(Miles.): Happy Hour 5-8pm. Fthl:FMI: www.boommke.com week)].special. Vodka Hite!lite! All vodka drinks, 51.50$1.50 and Coll Brands only 52.50 Club 5/Barracks (Madison): 2.4.12.4-1 drinks upim to $3.15,$3.75, SI$1 off all with free, hot Klement's pizza! Friday, Nov. 28 others. 3-4-13-4.1 drinks for those menmart in lusthest underwear. AdcfrtionolAdditional 50( off Cest Lala Vie (Milw.):(Milw.): Shirts Off! Show us what you've got! Take itit Shamrock Bar (Madison)~(Madison): Frontiers Gay/Bi Men's Group 1010when you are shirtless. -&S'orpto-,:irpo Party (it(4) Thethe Pint. Photo avby A. Gallegos off farfor halhalf price rail,roil, 8 p.m.p.m, TOto 1 a.m. Happy Hour. The group meets at 6 p.m. 6 p.m. for cocktails Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): HappyFloppy Hour, 4.8 p.m.. 2.4-I2.4-1 drinks up OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): AlAll toffeecoffee drinks •- S2.$2. every Friday. Decides where to dine at 7 p.m. 117 W. Club 5/Barracks (Madison): 50(50< off all drinks. 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M&M Club (Milw.): Double Bubble with complimemorycomplimentary Hors D'oeu-Door Boom (Mitw.);(Milw.): Happy Hour 5-8pm5-8pm FAH: wwwboommkeeemwww.boommke.com Trocaden(ight):Tz: dero Mojito Mondays, Trocadero's weekly Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison): 2.4-12-4-1 Happy HOOTHour 4 to 7 p.m. 53.50$3.50 vrestires 5 to 17 p.m, p.m. FM1:FMI: www.mandm-club.comwww.mandm-club.com. andrind under (Pinkdrinks ore:over $3.50 get $1SI offoff. Boot Camp Saloon: (Milw.): CocktolCocktail Hour -4- 4 to 8 p.m.p.m 24-12-4-1 drink eveningroomy' g of Latin Beats and Libations, featuring John Midtowne Spa (MHO:(Milw.): Half price locker.locker. Murges on thrthe decks and special prices on MojkosMojitos and Switch (MN.):(Milw.): Happy Hour, fe95-9 p.m., with $1 off drinks. MorgonlaMorgarito The Nut Hut (Milw.):(Milw.): 7.97-9 p.m.p.m. Pull Tabs. Cuba Libra.Libres. Food available. Perfect way to begin your MildnessMadness - $2.5050 MI901MargniiIns.1105 fiandnd Shots of Tequila.tequila. 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COMMUNITY CALENDAR November 6 — November 19, 2003

Wednesday, Nov. 26 Gay AA/Gay Al-Anon, 12-Step-Step Meetings (Kenosha): Court St., Suite 201. FM1: (414)(414) 276-6936. These recovery groups meet every Thursday at St. High Tea & Talk - Men's Group (Madison): High Tea ACTIVITIES HIT Tournament (Milw.): The 25th annual Holiday Mary's Lutheran Church. 2001 80th Ave..Ave., at 7:30 p.m. & Talk is an opportunity for men of all ages, who Invitational Bowling Tournament kicks off.off, MI:FM1: call Bill or Art at (414)(414) 694-0115. company of other men, toto chat and graze at Thursday, Nov. 20 enjoy the Honeymooners Bowling League (Madison): Bowling Gay/Lesbian AA Closed Meeting (Madison): Meets Monty's Blue Plate Diner, 3 pan.,p.m., 2089 Atwood Ave. Transgender Day of Remembrance (Madison): Candle- for Gays and Lesbians with 3-person team format, 9:15 weekly at 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, FMI:FM1: (608) 257-9751. light Vigil and speeches.speeches, 6 p.m.,p.m.. Library Mall at the p.m., Village Lanes, 208 Owen Road. 1609 University Ave. FM1: call (608)(608) 222.8989.222-8989. LGBT Community Center - Project Q Youth DropDrop-ln-in UW. FMI:FM1: (608) 259-9225. Thursday, Nov. 27 Grief Support Group for Lesbians (Madison): Drop-in Night (Milw.): The group meets Fridays fromfrom 5 to 10 Financial Planning (Milw.): Rainbow U presents 2J group forfor lesbianslesbians grieving the death of a lifelife partner.partner, p.m and TuesdaysThesdays fromfrom 4:30 toto 9:30 p.m. Drop-In "Building Financial Freedom for lesbiansLesbians and Gays" HAPPY THANKSGIVINt;!LANKSGIVIM family member or friend. Meets firstfirst Thursday of every nights provide a variety of youth activities inin a space with John Witczak, free, 7 p.m., LGBT Center.Center, 315 W. month, 6-7:30 p.m., Anderson HospiceCare Center, that isis welcoming, safe and accessible to LGBTQ Court St. FMI: (414) 271-2656. Saturday, Nov. 29 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway. FMi:FMI: (608)(608) 276-4660. (questioning)(questioning) youth. FMi:FMI: (414)(414) 271-2656. Poetry Reading (Madison): Minnie Bruce Pratt,Pratt. whose FrontninneriFrontwalkersFrontrunners/Frontwalkers (Madison): 3K toto 10K run HIV/AIDS Support Group & Hotline (Upper Peninsu- LGBT Youth Group Meeting (Kenosha): This group books include "Crime Against Nature" and "The Dirt or walk, 9 a.m., Lake Wingra Park, Knickerbocker and la,la, Ml):M1): These projects serveserve Dickinson. Iron, & meets thethe firstrst & thirdthird Fridays of thethe month fromfrom 7 to She Ate," reads and signs her books.books, 6:30 p.m.,p.m.. A Arbor Dr. FMI:FM1: (608) 663.6463.663-6463. Menomonee Counties. For informationinformation on the supportsupport 10 p.m. at thethe ARCW Offices, 1212 - 57th St. FMI: Room of One's Own, 307 W. Johnson St. FMI:EMI: (608) Thanksgiving Potluck (Milw.): SAGE, project Q, group inin Iron Mountain.Mountain, Michigan on the first Thurs- call (800) 924-6601. 257-7888. LAMM and Pflag join forces for the second annual day of each month, call the HIV/AIDS Hotline at Madison Transgender Group (Madison):(Madison): A support and intergenerational Thanksgiving community potluck.potluck, 5- (9°6)(906) 779-2904. Friday, Nov. 21 advocacy group forfor Transsexuals (M-T-F and F-T-M). 7 p.m., LGBT Community Center, 315 W. Court St. HHIV1‘, Self-HelpSelf779-29°4-Help Group Monthly Meeting (Bamboo):(Baraboo): Cross-dressers-dressers and their friends, familiesfamilies and significant LGBT 101 for Businesses (Madison): A forumforum present- RSVP Please: (414) 224-0517. This group sponsored by persons living with HIV, Sauk others. Confidentiality assured. Meets second & fourth ing businesses and employers with info about LGBT Prairie Memorial Hospital & the AIDS Network meets Fridays of thethe month from 7-9 p.m. at Outreach, 600 issues and employees, 6:30 p.m..p.m., UW Memorial Sunday, Nov. 3o every 3rd lliursdayThursday from 1 toto 3 p.m. inin Bamboo.Baraboo. Williamson St. FM1:FMI: (608) 235-0512 or emailwists- Union, 800 Langdon St. FMi:FM!: (608) 266-7086. Bette Davis Bowling League (Madison): Bowling for Refreshments are served, transportation assistance is [email protected]@chartetnet. Harvest Ball (Madison): Annual Fall dance of the ten gays and lesbians, 5-person-person team format, 3 p.m., Bowl- available. FMI:FM1: (608)(608) 643-7241 or (608) 643-7583. MGLO & MGLPO - Red Light Night (Marshfield): Percent Society, 9 p.m., age 18+ or guest pass required.required, a-Vard Lanes, 2121 E. Springs Dr. FM1: (608) 273- HIV Testing (Milw.): ARCW provides free and confi- Every Friday night from 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., 130 $3 at the door, cash bar, live DJs, Great Hall _ Memor- 8275 or 837-8889. dential H1V/AIDSHIV/AIDS testing every Thursday from 11:30 S. Central Ave., above the Thimbleberry Bookstore. ial Union, 800 Langdon St. FM1:FMI: (608) 262-7365.262-7365, or a.m. SOto I1 p.m.,p.m.. MidtownMidtowne Spa, 315 S. Water St. FMI: Meet locallocallGBT I.GBT people, enjoy Videos and Dancing. email: [email protected],. Monday, Dec. 1 (414) 225-1535 or 271-HOMO. Everyone is welcome. FMI:FM1: Jim (715)(715) 384-6731 or Vic Monday Night Irregulars (West Allis): Milwaukee area (715)(715) 387-2068. Saturday, Nov. 22 Lavender Salon (Fox(Fox Valley): Reading and discussion bowling league startsscans its fall season, newcomers wel- group foforr gays and lesbians inin thethe Fox Valley area, Northland Gay Men's Center - Weekly HIV/AIDS Gay Books! (Madison): Raphael Kadushin of the UW come, $10 each week, 7 p.m. at AMF West Allis Lanes meets 3rd Thursday of each month, locationslocations vary Social Group (Duluth.(Duluth, MN): The group meets fromfrom 5 Press talks about a series of gay-themedgay-Chemed books pub- off of 10901 W. Lapham St. FMI: (414) 527-0132.527-0132, or between Appleton, Green Bay and Oshkosh. Call forfor to 8 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd Ave. East. Temple lished by our university press, 8 p.m., First Unitarian (262) 253-0610.253.0610. details. FM1:FMI: (920)(920) 738-0497. opera Block, Suite 309. An opportunity for men with Society.Society, 900 University Bay Dr. FMI: (608) 839-4060. Pioneers Meeting (Richland Center): Regular meeting LGBT Community Center Lesbian Singles Discussion H1V/A1OSHIV/AIDS to socialize and find support. FM1: (218) Sunday, Nov. 23 of Pioneers, A Rural Southwest Wisconsin Gay & Les- Group (Milw.): Meets diethe 3rd Thursday of eacheach month 722-858722-8585.5, bian Alliance, 7-9 p.m.,p.m.. Richland County Community from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ongoing discussion about unique OUTCARE Sexual Health Clinic (Milw.): A satellite Cream City Squares (Milw.): LGBT square dance club Programs, 1000 U.S. Highway 14 West. FMI: (608) challenges and rewards of being single, open toto all les- clinic of Planned Parenthood insideinside thethe LGBT Com- holds bi-weekly summertime dance, 1-4:30 p.m., Lake 987_4451, or email: [email protected]@aol.com. bians. The group picks aa different topictopic each month. munity Center, 315 W. Court St. Walk-ins Monday, Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Stowell Ave. FMI: Living As a Gay Man (Madison): Drop-in discussion FMI:F1v11: call (414)(414) 271-2656. Tuesday and Friday nights from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (414) 445-8080. FREE services for teens. (414) 277-9370. group for gay men.men, 5:30 p.m., OutReach, 600 LGBT Community Center Rainbow U Lecture Series Gay/Bi Fathers (Madison): Support group and potluck Williamson St. FMI:EMI: (608) 255-8582. (Milw,):(Milw.): Every 3rd Thursday of thethe month, 7 p.m. SAGE, Senior Action in a Gay EnvinnunentEnvironment (Milw.): for gay and bi dads, 5 p.m., Call (608) 274-5821 forfor Series encourages awareness,awareness, discussion of issues impor-impor- For older gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals.transsexuals. - NN▪ more info. Tuesday, Dec. 2 tanttant to thethe LcivrLGBT CommuniCommunity.y.t FM1: (414) 271-2656.271-2656.. Offers alternating game nights, movie nights, guest Perfect Harmony Men's Chorus (Madison): Weekly Womonsong (Madison): Madison's feminist communi- LGBT Campus Center - Boy-Oh-Boy-Boy Gay/Bi Men's speakers and discussions every Friday. 6:30 p.m., LGBT rehearsal, new members welcome! 7-9 p.m..p.m., Grace ty choir rehearses.rehearses, 7-9 p.m..p.m., women of all ages and Group (Madison): This weekly group provides outlet Community Center.Center, 315 W. Court St. FM1: (414) Episcopal Church, 116 W. Washington Ave. FMI:FMi: backgrounds welcome, Beth Israel Center, 1406 forfor gay/higay/bi students at UWM. Social outings, great dis- 224-0517. [email protected]@perfeethammnychorus.org. Mound St. FMI:FM1: (608) 643-0673. cussion. Hosted by University Health Services and Sex TransgenderSupponTransgender Support (UW-Madison): Providing sup- Monday, Nov. 24 Project Q (Milw.): Drop-in for 1.6BuzLGBTQ youth ages 14- Out Loud, Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m..p.m., !CBII.GBT Cam- port for transgenderedtransgendered students at the University of 24, 4:50-94:30-9 p.m., LGBT Center, 315 W. Court St. FMI: pus Center, second floor, UW-Madison Memorial Wisconsin-Madison,-Madison, meets thethe third Friday of the Dairyland Cowgirls & Cowboys (Madison): All wel- (414) 223-3220,223-3220. or visit: www.projectq.org. Union, 800 Langdon St. month, 6:30 toto 8:30 p.m., UW Memorial Union, 800 coMe, Ride That Train Line Dance,Dance. 7: 30 p.m., then Sauk -PrairiePrairie MemorialNlernorial Hospital (Barhaboo):(Barbaboo): Landon Sr.St. (check(check "Today inin thethe Union" for room). open dance to 11 p.m. 5 Applegate Ct.(:t. FM1: (608) Wednesday, Dec.Dec 3 HIV/AIDS support group meets third Thursdays in FMI:FM1: (608)(608) 235-0512, or ce-mail:-mail: 255-9131,2.55-9131, email: rrkilmer0facstaff.wisc.edu.rrkilmeMfacstaff.wisc.edu. Wistsgroupitchartermet.Wistsgroup@chartetnet Cream City Chorus (Milw.): Milwaukee's LGBT cho- Baraboo area. EMI:FM1: tolltoll-free-free (877) 744-0677. Tuesday, Nov. 25 rus rehearses at 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome. FMI:FM I: Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (Milw.): Closed meet- SATURDAYS (414) 276-8787. inging every-every Thursday at 7 p.m., Galano Club, 315 \V.W. "Sing-a-Long Wizard of Oz" (Green Bay): Don your Court St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 299-0755. AIDS Network - HIV/AIDS Support Group (Madi- favorite Oz costume and get ready to joinjoin the commu- son): Meets fromfrom 10 a.m. toto noon at UW Hospital,Hospital. nity sing-a-lone-long! Fun pack and prizes for costumes, South Madison Health & Family Center (Madison):(Madison): 600 Highland Ave. in K6/Rm.K6/Rin. 280, 2nd floor. thru Nov. 30, Meyer Theatre, 117 S.S, Washington St. Free, anonymous walk-in HIV testingtesting from 5 toto 745 COMMUNITY p.m. at 2202 South Park St. FMI:FM1: callcall (608)(608) 261-9270. BESTD Clinic - PozitivdyPozitively Social (Milw.): Drop-in FMI: (800) 328-TKTS. HIV+ memsgatheringmen,s gathering " no structure! No preaching! MEETINGS & EVENTS Triangle Coalition - LGB Support Group (Rockford, Videos and music, refreshments but no alcohol please. II.):IL): Meet SOto establish and explore friendships & rela- 8 p.m. toto midnite.midnite, last Saturdays of thethe month. 1240 Your First Gay Leather Retail tionships. Discuss a variety of topics everyevery Thursdays at E. Brady St. FM1:FMI: (414)(414) 272-2144. (READ CAREFULLY. Some meetings occur the same 8 p.m. IFMI: MI: allcall (319)(319) 583-1834. dr.AV Black & White Men Together (Milw.): Meetings are day weekly, others the same day bi-weekly or monthly. Wisconsin Gender Organization (statewide):(statewide): A sup- the thirdthird Saturday of the month, 7-9 p.m..p.m., at thethe Groups: please send us updated info.) port, education, and activism network whose primary LGBT CommuniryCommunity Center, 315 WW. Court St. FMI: function is toto help Transsexual individualsindividuals toto succeed [email protected]. THURSDAYS and grow before. during, and after their gender transi- tion. Gay AA (Mask):(Milw.): Group 1094, topictopic meeting. Meets AIDS Network (Madison): Meditation and Wellness,\Venoms, tion. Meets thethe fourth Saturday of each month. For location and more information:infonnation: www.wisgen.org. every Saturday at 8 p.m..p.m., Galano Club, 315 W. Court 6-7:30 p.m..p.m., 300 Williamson St.Sc. FM1:FMi: (608) 252- St..St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276-6936. 6540, ext.CAT. 26. Women's Consciousness Raising Group (Madison): Meets GLB AA - Open Meeting (Madison): Every Saturday at Disabilities Support Group (Milw.):(Mllw.): Support group for Meets weekly at 5:30 p.m. at 122 State St. Suite 403. FMI:FM1: call (608) 250.6775.250-6775. 6 p.m. at OutRach,OutReach, 14 W.W Mifflin, Suite 103. FM1:FMI: a LGBTs with disabilities meets final Thursday of the call (608)(608) 255-8582. month, 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 201, Independence First,First. Unitarian Universalist Church - Lesbian Support/Dis- 600 W. Virginia St.St Contact is Leslie Myers. FMI: cussion Group (Rockford.(Rockford, IL): The group meets weekly Northland Gay MatsMen,s Center - Social Night (Duluth, MN): V/TTY - (414) 291-7520, ext. 325. fromfrom 7-8 p.m. at 4848 Turner Rd. FMI: call (815) Meets every Saturday. Activities include games, 636-7298. videos and other social events from 6 -9 p.m. at the Diversity G/L Resource Center (Rockfonl,(Rockford. IL):IL): Located Center.Center, 8 N. 2nd AveAve. East, Temple Opera Block, Suite at 610 E State St. Open from 4 to 9 p.m. Teen Drop-in FRIDAYS 309. FM1:FMI: (218) 722-8585. LOOKWOKAT TIME Hours. FM1:FMI: call (815) 964-2639. THAI Potluck/Social Gathering (Sheboygan): For gays and Frontiers Dining Out (Madison):(Madison): Madison-area Gay/Bi "A Biker Leather Shop" Gay AA "Living"living Sober" (Milw.):(Maw.): Meets every Thurs- lesbians inin thethe Sheboygan area, second Saturday of thethe day at 7 p.m..p.m., Galano Club, 315 W. Court St..St., Suite men meet at the Shamrock Bar around 6 p.m. Decide 438 N. Frances St. • Madison • 53703 where toto go to eat. EMi:FM1: (608) 274-5821. month. Call forfor location and more information (920) 201. FMI: (414)(414) 276-6936. 208-8695. Group, topic meet- (608) 663-BIKE Gay AAOpen Meetings (Appleton & Green Bay): Gay AA ' (Milw.):-Sixty(Milw.): Sixty Minutes Group, topic meet- ing. Meets every p.m., 315 Transsexual Support Group (Madison):(Madison): Offering sup- There are fifiveve open AA Meetings for the gay and les- ing. Meets every Friday at 5:30 p.m., Galano Club, 315 OPEN: Mon - Sat. 1llamlam - 8 p.m. W.W Suite port.port, direction, and social assistance to Transsexuals bian community each week in Appleton and Green Court St., Suite 201. FM1: (414) 276.6936.276-6936. (Closed(Closed forfor Sturgis Aug. 2nd thru 10th) who areare pre-op,-op. post-op, M-F,-F, F-M, 18 or older. Seeks Bay. FMI: & Locations call (920) 336-2868 or (920) Gay AA (N1(Milw):ilay): Group 794, select A topic/astopic/as Bill Sees to help transsexualstranssexuals inin every aspectaspect of theirtheir transition 954-9169. Ir.Is. Meets every Friday atar 7 p.m.. Galant,Galano Club, .1315 15 W. and jouniey.journey. Confidentiality assured,assured. Group meetings www.instepnews.com • November 20 — December 4, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 19 free. MectsMeets third Saturday of the month at Outreach.Outreach, Ave. FMI: Irene (920) 722.7572722-7572 or Bernie (920) 982- clinic of Planned Parenthood inside the LGBT Com- or (608)(608) 846-2860. 600 Williamson.Williamson St., FMI:FM!: (608) 235-0512.235-0512, or email- 0220. munity Center. 315 W. Court St. Walk-ins Monday. HIV/AIDSIilV/A.iDS Support Group (Milµ:):(Milw.): Every Wednesday [email protected] rter. net. Tuesday and Friday nights fromfrom 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Gay AA (Milµ.):(Milw.): "Came to Believe" group ' spirituality evening at the LGBT Community Center, 315 WW. FREE servicesservices forfor teens. (414)(414) 277-9370. SUNDAYS in the AA program Meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m..p.m., Court St. Call Bill at ARCW for more information: Galano Club, 315 W. Court St.,St.. Suite 201. FMI: (414) (414)(414) 225-1551. AA Rainbow Group (Kenosha):(Kenosha): Meets at 7 p.m. every 276-6936. PFLAG Milw. Open Office (Milw.): A representative of HIV/AIDSH1V/AIDS Support Group (Green Bay): Free, confi- Sunday at St. Mary.sMary,s Lutheran Church, 2001 80th St. Gay AA/Gay Al-Anon - 12-Step Meetings (Racine): MihvaukeeMilwaukee PFLAG µillwill be available toto speak toto par- dential and open to any person living with or affmtedaffected (west entrance). FMI: (262) 694.8951.694-8951. These recovery groups meet every Monday at 625 Col- ents, youth or anyone who wants to stop and say hello by HIV/AIDS on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of thethe AA for GLBTsCs LBTs (Fond du Lac):Lie): 6:30 p.m.. Fond du Lac lege.lege Ave. at 8 p.m. FMI: Art at (414) 694-0115. each Tuesday evening fromfrom 6 toto 9 p.m. at thethe LGBT month. Meetings taketake place at Renaissance Healing County Health Care Center.Center, 459 E. 1st St. FMI: Gay LGBT Youth Pride Support Group - New Meeting Community Center. FMi: (414) 271-2656.271.2656. Arts Co.,Cu., 311 S.-Jefferson Jefferson frontfrom 7:30 toto 9 p.m. FMI:FM1: AA Hotline at (888) 492.3439. 492-3439. (Green Bay): This group will be available to youth Radical ['aerieFaerie Heart Circle (Madison):(Madison): 9 p.m.. (920) 437-4325 or Sylvia at (800) 675-9400. Angels of Hope MCC Religious Services (Moue/(Mona. and every Monday Fromfrom 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Renais- Martha's Co-op, 225 F.E. Lakelawn, near McTaggart's.Mel-wares. HIV Testing (Milw.):(Milw.): ARCW provides freefree and oanfi-confi- Appleton): Services are held every Sunday at 11 a.m. at sance Counseling Center, 311 Jefferson St.Sr. FMI: (920) FM1: (608)(608) 442-1695. denrialdential HIV/AIDS testing every Wednesday from 5-'5-7 3607 Libali.ibal St. in Mom,Allouez, and 5 at 3607 5 p.m. at 815 N. Rich- 437-4325. Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (Milw.): Closed meet- p.m., ARCW Mee.Office, 820 N. Plankinton Ave. FMI:FM1: mond St. in Appleton. FMI: (920) 991-0128. (414) 225-1535 or 271-HOMO. OUTCARE Sexual Health ClinkClinic (Milw.): A satellite ing. „The Blue Group*Group(Tho meets even'every Tuesday at 7 Cream City Squares (Milw.):DiliIw): LGBT' square dance clubdub clinic of Planned Parenthood inside the LGBT Com- p.m., Galano Club.Club, 315 WW. Court St., Suite 201. FMi:FM1: LGBT Campus Center Les/BiLcs!Bi Curious Women's Group holds weekly dance alternate Sundays through Sept. munity Center, 315 W. Court St. Walk-ins Monday, (414) 2764,936.276-6936. (Madison):(Madison): This weekly group, open specifically toto les-les- (then every Sunday dintthru May).May), 1-4:30 p.m., lakeLake Park Tuesday and Friday nights from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sober Seniors AA Meeting (Milw.): This meeting isis bian, bisexual and curious women who arcare UWM stu- FREE Lutheran Church. 2647 N. Stowell Ave. 1FM1:2S41: (414) FREE services for teens. (414) 277-9370. focusedfocused on the unique recoveryrecovery needs of elders, and dents. meets every Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at thethe 445-8080. True Colors LGBT Youth Activity Nights (Milw.): 2nd meets everyevery Tuesday morning fromfrom 101.0 to 11:30 a.m. at LGBT Campus Center on thethe second floor of thethe Gay AA (Milw.): Group 394, step/topic meeting. Meets and 4th Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at ARCWARCW, 820 N. 3200 WW. Highland Blvd. FMI: ElderLink (4141289-(414) 289- UWM Memorial Union. 800 Langdon St. every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Galano Club, 315 W. Plankinton Ave.,Ave.. 1st Floor Conference room. FM1: 6874. Madison Vet Center GillGLB Veterans Meeting (Madison;:(Madison) • Court Sr.,St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276-6936.276.6936. (414) 225-1573. UHS Counseling & Consultation Services Sex Out The group meets every Wednesday at 147 S. Butler at Gay AA (Milw.): Group 1394, Big Book meeting. Two Spirit Society (Mihy.):(Mihv.): Cultural and social supportsupport Loud (Madison):(Madison): This discussion group forfor Gay!Gay/BiBi stu- 5 p.m. FMI: (608) 262.7084262-7084 or (608) 264.5342.264-5342. Meets even'every Sunday at 7 p.m., Galano Club.Club, 315 W group for indigenous LGBT people. with tribal origins dents meets inin the Memorial Union at 12 Noon every Queer Chicks Social Group (Madison): Meets every Court St., SuittSuite 201. FMI: (414) 276-6936. from North, Central and South America. Monthly Tuesday. FMI:FMi: (608) 265-4901. Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 219 N. Hamilton St. FMI:FM1: Gay AA (Milw): Group 94.94, step/topic meeting. Meets events, LGBT Community Center,Center. 315 W. Court St. WontonsongWomonsong Rehearsal (Madison):(Madison): This women's 1608)(608) 265-3344. FMI: (414) 985-5151. every Sunday at 6 p.m., All Saints Cathedral, 816 F.E. chorale meets at thethe Beth Israel Center at 7 p.m. FMI:FM): Juneau Ave. FM1:FMI: (262) 790-0197. WISH - Generic AA 12,...Step12_Step Meeting (Madison): (608)(608) 222-2987. Gay Al-Anon (Milw.): Papillion['opinion group, topic meeting. Meets weekly at 6 p.m. at the AtwoodArwood Community 'Yoga'Yoga Spirit Free Classes (Maw.):(Milw.): Every Tuesday there Cu.,Ctr.. 2425 Atwood Ave. FM1:FMI: (608) 249-5096. Meets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday at 10:30 a.m.,a.m., arc freefree classes for all people living with HIV. Among Galant,Galano Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. I:MI:FM!: (414) UWM Rainbow Alliance (Milw.): University LGBT other things you can reducereduce stress and easecase neuropathy 276-6936. group rocasmeets at 7:30 p.m. in Student Union Room & jointjoint pain. Classes arcare held at 301 N. Water St..St., E307. FMi:FM1: (4141(414) 229.6555.229-6555. Suite 410 at 3:30 p.m. FMI:FM!: (414) 289-9660. Get a DoseDose Gay Al:Anon-Anon (Milw): Group 9411.9411, step/topic/slogan meeting. Meets nayevery Sunday at 6 p.m..p.m., All Saints Cathedral. 816 E. Juneau Arc.Ave. FM I:L• (262) 790.0197.790-0197. TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS Gay MAA (Miley.):(Milw.): "TheThe Over and Under 40 group. "topic•Inpic Diversity Gil.G/L Resource Cu. Reality! 40 Resource CantingCorning Out Support of Reality! Gay Men's Discussion Group - Monthly Meeting meeting, ekrryoneeveryone is welcome. Meets everyltiesda.every 'Tuesday, Group (Rockford.(Rockford. II.): Meets every Wednesday at 610 (Milw.): The group meetsmasts at the Counseling Center of at 610 5:30 p.m., Club, 315 W State Milw,,Milw., 2038.N.2038 N. Bartlett Ave..Ave., every second Sunday of 5:30 p.m., Galano Club, 315 W Court St..St., Suite 201. E. State St. from'from 7 to 8 p.m. FMI: (815)(815) 964.2639.964-2639. He's really got an opinion! Reality FMI: (414) 274-6936.276-6936. the monthmom; fromfront 6-8 p.m. Tapirs"lopio range frontfrom relation- Gay AA (Milw.): Group 494, 12 Steps/12 Traditions. Check by Mike Fitzpatrick, LGBT ships, dating and HIV/AIDS roto spirituality and mental Gay AA (Milw.): Meeting every Tuesdaylitesday at 10 a.m. at Meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Galano Club. Club, Wisconsin's most heath. FMI:FM1: Bill Hand at (414) 271-2565. the Galano Club, 315 WW. Court St.. Suite 1:201.#201. FM1FMI 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. FMI:FM1: (414)(414) 276-6936. most widely quoted James !techReeb Unitarian Univeralist Church - Worship cal (414) 276-69%,276-6936. Gay/IiiGayiBi Men's Al Anon Group (Madison): Meets at thethe pundit. Exclusively in Wisconsin Service (Madison): Services at 9 and I1.1 I a.m. atar2146 2146 E. Gay Narcotics Anonymous (Milw.): Closed meeting. University United Methodist Church. 1127 University IN Step. Johnson St. FMI:FM!: (608) 242-8887. Basic Text. Meets every "IiiesdayTuesday at 8 p.m.. Galano Ave.. every Wednesday.Wednesday at 6-p.m. p.m. FMI:FM!: (608) 256-4107 -LGBT Catholics (Milw.): Monthly discussion group lit!Or Club, 315 W. Court St.. Suite 201. EMI: (414) 276- 1.GBILGBT CatholicCatholics meets fromfront 10:30 a.m. to Noon at (1936.6936. Holy Trinity/Guadalupe School.School, 613 S. 4th St. FMI: HIV/AIDS Support Group - Fox Cities (Menasha): (414) 481-8543. Free, confidential and open to any person living with Perfect Harmony Men's Chorus (Madison): Perfect or affected by HIV/AIDS.HIV/AIDS, the 2nd and 4th TuesdayThesday of Harmony is Madison's all-indusiveall-inclusive chorus flufor gay, the month fromfront 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Family ResounxResource bisexual, rransgenderedtransgendered and gay-friendly/allied men.We Assn. of Fox Valley, Midway Rd., 1488 Kenwood Drive. FMI:EMI: (920) 739-4226 or Sylvia at (00) 675- HHIT BOWLS S! arcare a non-audition chorus. We rehearse Sunday evenings from 7-9 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church,Church. 116.116 9400. WELCOME AND GOOD LUCK! W Washington St. FM1: (608) 221-9599. HIV Testing (!slilw.):(Milw.): ARCW provides free and confi- Seeking Sobriety ;Non= Non-Religious Recovery Group dential HIV/AIDSH1V/AIDS resting the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Enjoy a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner! each month 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..p.m., LGBT Resource Center (Milw.): This recovery 'pupgroup meets at 6 p.m. every Sunday at BESTD Clinic, 1240 F.E. Brady St. (use side at UWM, ground floor, Student Union.Union, 2200 E. Ken- Have Dinner with the Family at M&M! door). FM1: Danny at (414) 540-0961. or Richard at wood Blvd. FMI:FM1: (414) 225-1535 or 27I271-HOMO. 1414)(414) 442-1132. LGBT Community Center - Project Q Youth Drop-In DONTDONT MISS OUR FAMOUS Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (Mihv.):(Milw.): Closed meet- Night (Milw.): The group meets Tuesdays from 4:30 to FRIDAY PIP1514 FRY! ing every Sunday at 6 p.m..p.m., Galano Club, 315 W. 9:30 p.m. and Fridays fromfront 5 to 10 p.m. Dmp-InDrop-In Y! nights provide a variety of youth activities in a space Court St..St., Suite 201. FMi:FMI: (414) 299-0755. nights provide a variety of youth activities in a space that is welcoming, saksafe and accessible to LGBTQ Saturday Enjoy Our Prime Rib or Oneone Silver Space - Older Lesbian Discussion Group (Milw.): (questioning) youth. PaFM1: (414) 271-2656. Meets on the third Sunday ofoldie the month at the Coun- seling Center,Center. 2038 N. Bartlett Ave..Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. Madison Community Health Cu.Ctr. - HIV Testing of Our Chefs Other Delicious Creations! S3$3 donation. EMI:FMI: (414) 271-2565. (Madison): Free, anonymous, walk-in HIVH1V testing from 3 to 545.p.m.545 p.m. at 1133 Williamson St. FMI: (608) Last Chance to Buy Your University Congregational Church - Worship Service 255-0704. (Madison): Weekly services arc at 10 a.m. at 1127 Uni- Harley Davidson Raffle versity Ave. FMI:FM1: (608) 256-2353. Northland Gay Men's Center - Open Discussion Group (Duluth. MN): Meets weekly frontfrom 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets! Don t Miss Out! 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Best on paper to create this humorous cartoon of all, calendars are inexpensive, make great view of gay life for his 2004 calendar and gifts and come in all shapes and sizes featur- again features Phillips' usual collection of C ing common place as well as extraordinary hot cartoon boys subjects. And, much like their purchasers, All of the top gay photographers are are occasionally quite naughty while others evidently represented by calendars in are nice. Some, happily, are both. 2004. Tom Bianchi has not one but two of 1 For the Boys the hottest 2004 calendars. Perhaps the Gay men who are used to an embar- most surprising calendar title for 2004 is rassment of riches are likely to find even Bianchi's "40 Plus 2004." 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Judy Francesconi's tal- throughout 2004 with Don Featherstone's ent is especially showcased as she captures original, "Pink Plastic Lawn Flamingo the tenderness of women together in this 2004" calendar. Hosted by Milwaukee LGBT Community Center/ Project 0,Q, LAMM, PFLAG, & SAGE sixteen (16) month 2004 calendar. Playful Equally unique are the creations of and tender, her images are powerful repre- Edward Gorey. Most recognizable from the sentations of the special bond these opening credits of PBS's popular series, women share. "Mystery," Gorey's drawing have always Saturday, November 29, 5-7 pm. An even more risque calendar comes been a bit eccentric. For 2004 comes "The t. from the always naughty folks at "On Our Glorious Nosebleed 2004" wall calendar. Community Holiday Potluck Dinner at 5:30 pm. Backs" magazine. The editors of the preem- The Gorey Engagement calendar is high- inent lesbian erotic magazine,magazine. 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By Billy Masters Lisa Kudrow, John Schneider,Schneider. and he month started off with a bang as Eric Close. But for me, meeting Bugs was the highlight. Well, that and the fabu No more Joan Rivers returned to TTinseltown with her hit show Broke music by DJ Mark Howard. And don't and Alone in LA. What is always astound- get me started on the delicious homemade inging about Auntie Joan is her near-perfect donuts. Mrnmm.Mmmm. waiting. delivery, her energy, and her stage pres- IfIf you want to be thankful in private, ence. We can all poke fun at her gaffs.gaffs, her then check out the Paris Hilton sex tape. HIV test results in 20 minutes. questionable taste, or even some material. There were many heated arguments at But she's still here, and comedians half — Filth2Go Central over whether we should no, a third — her age would do well to study release this footage. After we watched the TheT he quick HIV test is here! ARCW isis how she has endured without diminishing first few moments, the decision was obvi- pleased to offer OraQuick. the new HIV test ous — II have to allow you to see itit justjust her formidable powers. And Joanie isn'tisn't that gives you results inin 20 minutes. above poking fun at her image as the because of the enormity of Rick Queen of the Red Carpet: "You all see me Solomon's penis. II was shocked — not so OraQuick is easy and accurate. on ELEl, the sun beating on my head, the much at the length, but the...how shall sweat pouring down my face. II may be ask- wesay..."girth". The rest of the video shows The long and stressful wait for HIVHIV test that Paris clearly knows what she's doing, . inging people, 'Who are you wearing?' but results is over. what 1I really wanna ask them isis 'Who`Who the trying to position herself for the best cam- hell are you?"'you?'" Stop, Joan.Joan, you're killing era angle, and orally pleasing RickRick while me! sneaking peeks at the camera. After seeing What remains is our sensitivity to your Since this is a limitedlimited returnreturn engage- the tape, Rick's estranged wife, ShannonShannen concerns and our dedication to meaningful Doherty quipped, "I'd say Paris' film ment (the show was here in April -— Joanie counseling to help you reduce your risk for probably agreed to do the show again career isis off to a rousingrousing start!" HIV because the theatre was available and she Could itit be that the twist for this year's infection. was in town anyway), the star-gazing was Joe Millionaire isis right in front of our limited to a handful of celebs. Downtown noses? ItIt sure is ifif ya livelive in .West Hollywood.Hollywood, because that's where hunky Julie Brown had me in stitches with the CalCalll now for an appointment. little asides she whispered to me through- David Smith has been hanging out dur- out the opening act. I'mI'm not sure how ing his down time. Now, II am the last per- much Joan Van Ark actually saw of the son to muse about someone's sexuality, 414-223-6800 show, since I'mI'm not sure how much she can but as Davey sashayed down Santa Monica 800-359-9272 ext 6800 actually open her eyes, but her hubby was Boulevard inin those tight Levis, equally laughing harder than anyone in the the- tight T-shirt, and his trademark boots, he atre. Then there was hunky Steve effortlessly litfit in amongst the circuit boys ARCW who populate the strip. There appeared to Kmetko, who seemed to particularly AIDS RI"RE SOW:CC Ti P. 01 WKCoN•rs:tAilq7ON)IN enjoy Rivers'Rivers riff on Donatella Versace be quite a bit of cruising going on both lookinglooking like a dried-up old saddle bag. ways, which brought a smile to my face. ItIt That's what happens when you overdo the would be a crying shame to waste that bod A tanning (hint, hint). on a bilingual babe. We hear that Kathy HalimyNajimy and Mo Could itit be that the Vanity Fair gay Gaffney plan to once again resurrectresurrect The photo shoot went off without a hitch? Not Kathy and Mo Show. Kathy and Mo: a prayer. First there was the brouhaha that Afterbirth has been described as a collec- only one person on the cover of TV's Gay tion of the gals' "greatest hits" and will Heat Wave isis openly gay. That was not the HUMP NIGHT! debut in February as the last production to original plan. but someone who did make play the Canon Theatre in Beverly Hills the cover demanded that someone else get (where we justjust saw La Rivers). InIn June, they cut. Moving inside the issue,issue, one fella will bring the show to the Second Stage fought to keep his shirt off, while another Wed., Nov. 23rd Theater off-Broadway for a limited four- not only doffed the shirt but stated clearly, week run.run. "This is how II stand, how II angle my body, IfIf youvou were headed to NYC to see and how II pose — period." InIn his defense, Farrah Fawcett inin her Broadway debut,debut. the end resultresult may be the best photo ever with special guest cancel your trip. After a single week of pre- taken of him (even ifif that Emmy winner's views.views, the producer of Bobbi Boland eyes were rolling through the drama). But announced that the show was closing. On more interesting were the two couples who paper, itit seemed a perfect fit to have insistedinsisted on posing together for varying rea- THANKSGIVING DAY Fawcett play a former Miss Florida who sons. Two unlikely guys ended up in an hits the bottle once a mysterious young embrace because they actually tricked the ladylady turns up on her doorstep. But when • night before (shhhhh, don't tell anyone). 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Szatmary as "Jingle Bell Rock," "Little Saint Nicky" the t'st's still before Thanksgiving and there ain't and "Santa Baby." What really makes the "Times Square Angel" door. Then her mother became ill and she evening fun are the less familiar songs, had to leave school to work in a zipper no snow yet - at least not as this review is ByBy CarlCart M. Szatmary being written — but the Milwaukee Rep's often punctuated with added humor or sweatshop. The rest of the firstfirst act follows I commemorate Stackner Cabaret is all decked out in holiday emotion from the cast. To commemorate he 1940s were a strange time in Irish as she toughens up, first becoming a the first snowfall of the year, there is an Hollywood. On one hand, legendary stripper, then falling in love with dashing colors with the welcome return of those Marvelous Wonderettes in aptly the titled, unexpectedly soulful rendition of Tfilmfilm director Frank Capra was still and rich Dexter Paine 111III (Michael Endter). "Snowfall." 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Likewise, when While Jimmy Stewart emerged as some- the 1970s. Jimmy Stewart emerged as some- Irish a big payoff, Irish says to heck with Betty Jean's holiday spirit begins to falter thing of an Once upon a time Betty Jean (Lucia thing of an All-American Everyman, actresses love and grabs the money. after finding a pink slip instead of a bonus like Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Barbara Spina), Missy (Misty Cotton).Cotton), Suzy (Bets Crawford, Bette Davis, Barbara Irish becomes a big star but instead of check, she brings the first act to a thought- Stanwyck to name just a few spent the 1940s Malone) and Cindy Lou (Susanna Hall) were 1940s thanking all of the little people, she steps ful conclusion with a touching, "Christmas clawing to stay on top, carving out memorable the Marvelous Wonderettes. Many years stay on top, carving out memorable on them. We know that she will have to Will Be Just Another Lonely Day." portrayals as dames who were as tough have passed and Betty Jean, now a Harper's portrayals as dames who were as tough as nails. face a reckoning. However, can her Heck, isn't this a holiday show? You bet! Both sides of '40s Hollywood come Hardware employee, has gotten the old guardian Angel Albert (James Henderson) The Wonderettes quickly get back in the together in Charles Busch's hilarious paro- group together to provide the evening's teach Irish to fly right before it's too late? spirit in the second act with a wacky salute to dy, "Times Square Angel,' a not-so-very tra- entertainment for the company party. Busch is on firmfirm footing as Dear Ruthie's Christmas around the world before bringing ditional Holiday show offered by R.S.V.P. Such is the loose narrative provided by ravishing Irish works her way to the top. some unsuspecting Harper employees (audi- Productions. Roger Bean to hold together a genial, nos- From schlepping schoolgirl to beautiful ence members) into the festivities. Firmly entrenched in Busch's spotlight is talgic trip down memory lane with a cou- nightclub headliner crooning, "You're Vicki Davis's set is just the right mixture Irish O'Flanagan (InStep's very own Dear ple of dozen holiday tunes from the 1940s, Getting to be a Habit with Me" to her pint- of homespun nostalgia and homemade Ruthie). What sort of a gal is Irish? Think '50s and '60s.'60s. sized co-star Georgie (Michael Endter), tackiness while Tina Campbell bedecks her Joan Crawford in "Mildred Pierce." Think The highlight of the evening is to be the Ruthie has us eating right out of her hand. Wonderettes in delightful costumes that Gloria Swanson in "Sunset Boulevard." What arrival of Santa - as played by Mr. Harper - Busch is decidedly less nimble bringing have justjust the right amounts of shimmer and the heck, think Neely O'Hara scrapping bot- who will bestow upon the roomful of "Time Square Angel'Angel" on home, a la "It's A sparkle. With plenty of easygoing humor tom in "Valley of the Dolls." Irish is so tough Harper employees (we in the audience) a Wonderful Life." A detour to the junkyard and charm, "The Winter Wonderettes" is a that when she says, "I wouldn't trust a man as bagful of bonus checks. But Mr. Harper is scene straight from "A Christmas Carol" is a perfect way to ease into the holiday season. far as I can throw a drink," you know she has real head-scratcher but still great fun in the late as usual and the Wonderettes must keep entertaining until his arrival. As the thrown many a man and many a drink. hands of the hysterical trio of scavengers. "The'The Winter Wonderettes" But she wasn't always like that. Once "Times Square Angel" might offer a likeable quartet work their way through a continues at the Milwaukee Rep's Stackner upon a time, she was a real nice girl, got familiar story but with a marvelous nostal- variety of traditional and pop tunes, we in Cabaret until Jan. 44.. Call (04)(414) 224.9490224-9490 good grades, was willing to help any friend gic twist and a welcome addition to the the audience get to know the Wonderettes. for tickets and show times.times. in need. See even planned to marry Eddie canon of holiday entertainment. Suzy is pregnant again, this time hopefully (Trey Korte), the not-too-bright boy-next- with a boy. Missy is just married with hubby

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Broadway 54303 432-9646 (Request(Request gay meetings) 771-9119 Gay/Bi Father's Group Bi Definition (Bisexual(Bisexual community events) 600 Williamson St., Suite 1P, Madison 53703-35:.:53703-3588 SASS (Wm, DJ) 437-7727 600 Williamson St. 53703..___._._. 255-8582 315 W. Court St..St., Suite 101 299-9612 (608) 270-1024 840 S. Broadway, 54304 Williamson St, 53703 _255-8582 Gay/Lesbian InformationInformation Recording E-mail: bidef@[email protected] Website: www.geocities.comIrainbowfamilieswisconsin/www.geocitiescomirainbowfamilieswisconsin/ Sorry, We're Closed (MW) ______884-2835 884-2835 Gay/Lesbian (ask forfor tapetape #3333) 7263-310063-3100 Brew City Bears 299-0401 USofA Wisconsin Pageants 715 S. Broadawy, 54304 #33331___----___ Gay Mens Video Club P.O. Box 1035, 53201 405 West Walnut St., Green Bay, WI 54303 Za's Historic West Theatre (Mw, GIS, Di,DJ, V, F) P.O. Box 8234, 53708 __....._..___.._.._._.244-8675 244-8675 E-mail: [email protected], www.breweitybears.orgwww.brewcitybears.org ...... (920) 655-0611 405 W. Walnut St., 54303 _._...._____435-1057 435-1057 BWMT-Milwaukee (414)(414) 540-9437, ext 3 GIRTGLBT Phone lineLine (Outreach) _...... _...255-4297 255-4297 (800) 578-3785 MEDICAL P.O.P.Q. Box 091475.091475, Milwaukee, 53209 Jewish Lesbians ...... ______...... 256-8883 bwmtmilwaukee@aolcombwmtmilwaukeeekaolcom Wisconsin AIDS Library ..______...... (414)_...... (414) 225-1539 AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin E-mail: [email protected]@juno.com Castaways M.0M.C. (Levi/Leather club), P.Q.P.O. Box 1697, 53202 [email protected] (800) 359-9272 824 S. Broadway.Broadway, 54304.....--_-54304 920-437-7400 Kissing Girls Productions (Lesbian(Lesbian Events) 266-9997 Counseling Center (LGB(LGB support ft discussion groups) 800-675-9400800-615-9400 a groups) Wisconsin AIDSline (free/anonymous) 2038 N. Bartlett, 53202 271-2565 Web: www.arcw.org E-Mail:-Mail: [email protected] ,..(414)(414) 273-AIDS Cream City Chorus (800) 334-AIDS Eastport Chiropractic (Mary(Mory Werner D. C)C ) Lavender (Lesbian(Lesbian Domestic Violence Support Group) 255-7447 315 W. Court, 53212 276-8787 WI Conference of Churches Eastport Center.Center, Suite 242, 54301___362-505754301 362-5057 Cream City Foundation (CCF)(CCF) LesBiGay IssuesIssues Committee (UW(11W Advisory Comm.) 244.0894 HIV+ Support Groups Northeast.____437-7400Northeast...... 437-7400 315 W. Court, 53212 225-0244 (AIDS Caring Community) (608) 244-0894 Dean of Students Office, Indepedent Assesment Et Counseling (Kenneth SalmiSahn) Cream City Squares Wisconsin DHFS HIV/AIDS Program 75 Bascom Hall, Madison 53706 263-5700263-5700 130 E. Walnut, #406 54301 ______438-8141 438-8141 (G/L(G/I. Square Dancing Club) 445-8080 Drug Reimbursement Program LesBiGay Campus Center (Office, Lounge.Lounge, Health Insurance Premium SubsiySubsry Program Marriage and Family Therapy Center (Gerald Wellens) DAMES (Dykes(Dykes Against Minority Erotic Suppression) Resource Center) UW Union ...... 265-3344265-3344 P.O. Box 1272, Milwaukee, 53201 278-0323278-0323 1 W. Wilson St,St., Rrn.Rm. 318 735 E. Walnut, #406, 54301 ______432-8777432-8777 LesBiGay Teen Support Group 251-1126 Fest City Singers (gay(gay choral group) P.O. Box 2659, Madison 53701-2659 ....(800) (800) 991-5532 ORGANIZATIONS (Boarpatch(Briarpatch Et PicadalPicada) or ______246-7606 246-7606 P.O.P.Q. Box 11428, 53211 961-0713 WI. Legislative Hotline _...... _...... -(800)(800) 362-WISC AA Hotline (for gay meeting referrals) 731-4331 Lesbian, Gay and Bi Law Student Union Firebirds (L11(Lit. group),group), P.O.P.O. Box 159, 53201-0159 Argonauts of Wisconsin (Lit(L/L Social Club) UW Law School, Bascom Mall, Madison 53706 Front Runners (running(running group) .332-1527332-1527 Fox Cities/NE (92o) PO Box 22096, Green Bay 54305-2096 Galano Club (chemical free recoveryrecovery club) F'0 Box Lesbian Health IssuesIssues Task Force ______242-6256 242-6256 315 W. Court St_,St., 53212 .276-6936276-6936 BARS Entertainers Against AIDS (Brandon) E-mail: [email protected] 437-7400 X. 103 Milwaukee GAMMA (sports/outdoorsIrec.reationIsocial)(sports/outdoors/recreation/social) Crossroads (Wm, F) Lizzards (lesbians(Lesbians 30 and over) _____ 586-4499 2040, Green Bay 54306-2040 E-mail: [email protected] 1042 W. Wisconsin Ave., P. 0. Box E-mail: [email protected] Kaye Productions (USofA preliminaries) Web: www,MilwaukeeGamma.coniwww.MilwaukeeGamma.com Appleton, WI 54911______830-192754911 830-1927 Katrina Kaye Madison Area Gay/Lesbian History Society 839-4060 Green Bay 435-4107 P.O. Box 1900, 53201 365-3453 Rascals Bar Et Grill (MW, F) E-mail: [email protected] Membership InfoInfo 358-2111 PfLAGPFLAG Door County (Sandy) ...... _.._.743-8146 743-8146 702 E. Wisconsin, Appleton 54911 ____954-9262 954-9262 Mad City Bears 225-8582 Gay Men's Discussion/Support Group 276-7626276-7626 MeetingsMeetings:-. Hope Church, 12th Et Michigan, Sturgeon Bay ORGANIZATIONS c/ac/o OutReach, 600 Williamson, Madison 53706 Gay Father's Group ORGANIZATIONS (Gay and lesbianLesbian Support) Positive Voice (Gay Madison LGBT Business Alliance ..._...... _245-1611_____245-1611 1240 E. Brady St., 53202 372-8008 MAA Hotline (for gay meeting referrals)__731-4331referrals) 731-4331 54305____435-4404435-4404 P. O.0. Box 1381, Green Bay 54305 www.lgballiance.org Gay Lesbian Education Employees of Metro Milw. AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Web: www.positivevoice.org or [email protected] Madison Volleyball Group (Jeff)(Jeff) ..._____251-8716...._ 251-8716 (GLEEMM),(GLEEMM), Larry 462-8404 120 N. Morrison St., Suite 201, 54911 .733-2068_733-2068 Rainbow Alliance (St. Norbert College) Gay/Lesbian Studies UWM 229-6402 Madison Wrestling Club Website: www.arcw.org 100 Grant Street DePere 54115-2099 Union P.O. Box 8234, 53708 244-8675 Gay People's Gay, Lesbian, Other, Whatever (GLOW) www.sne.edufrainbow/indexhtmwww.snc.edulrainbowlindex.htm or [email protected]@snc.edu P.O. Box 208, 53201 645-0585 MAGIC Picnic Committee c/o Outreach 255-8582 Lawrence Univeristy, 207 South Meade, Straight Et Gay Alliance (SAGA) Gay Youth Milwaukee (peer(peer group meetings) Appleton _832-7051832-7051 UW-GB(Brian) _465-2343465-2343 Mens Alanon..______Alanon ...... _ 255-8582 P.O.P.O. Box 090441, 53209 265.8500265-8500 Web: www.lawrence.edu/sorg/glow Web: www.uwgb.edultenpentwww.uwgb.edu/tenpcnt New Harvest Foundation (GIL(GIL Foundation) Gay Straight Alliance P.O. Box 1786, 53701 GSA at UW-Fox Valley Religious (1Naukesah(Waukesah County Technical College) OutReach, Inc.Inc. GSA c/o Student Life C121, 800 Main St. 1478 Midway Road, Menasha 832-2671 AngelS of Hope (MCC Church) 600 Williamson St, 53703 . ..255-8582255-8582 Peawaukee, WI 53072 (262)(262) 691-5388 [email protected]@uwfc.edu 3607 libalLibal Street, 54301 _____._983-7453 983-7453 email: outreachinc.com, web: wwwwww.etitreachinc.com dbtreachinccom Gemini Gender Group (TVITS116(TV/IS/TG support/social) GLBT Et 0Q Youth Partnership (Youth support group) Green Bay ArraArea Unitarian Universalist Fellowship P.Q.P.O. Box 44211, 53214 297-9328 6-8 pm___.____.731-4847731-4847 Parents Et Friends of Gays ftEt Lesbians Meets Tuesdays 6-8 pm 2201 S. Oneida, Green Bay 54304 499-2344 Girth ftEt Mirth/Milwaukee HIV+ Support Groups Northeast ___.733-7068 733-2068 P.O. Box 1722, 53701 Web: www.greenbayuu.org P.O. Box 862.53201-0862862, 53201-0862 Lavender Reading Salon (Book Club) 832-6184 Union Congregational Church-UCC Perfect Harmony Chorus ...... _831-3609831-3609 P.O. 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Keep Hope Alive (HIV Holistic Support) P.Q.P.O. Box 94, Hales Corners, 53130 427-2082 Bars/Clubs Dykeman Family Heating (heatingIcooling)(heating/cooling) P.O. Box 27041, West Allis, 53227 548-4344 RELIGIOUS Ballgame (Mw, V, D, F) 1023 E. Brady Si,St., 53202 273-7500 273-7474 Theodore I. Friedman, PhD (Psychotherapist) LAMM (Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee) All Saints' Episcopal Church 196 S. 2nd2nd St., 53204 273-7474 315 W. Court, 53212 272-9442212-9442 Bar Map: 11#1 2266 N. Prospect, Suite 206 53202 272-2427 818 E. Juneau Ave., 53202 271-7719 Full Moon Productions (Women's(Women's Music Promoters) Log Cabin Republicans (Gay Republicans) www.ascatherdral.orgwww.ascatherdra Lorg Boom (Mw,Mw, D, V) www.boommke.com 299-9443 N235 Co Hwy W, Campbellsport, 53010 P.O.P.Q. Box 199, 53201 299-9443 ARCW Spiritual CartCare 625 S. 2nd St,St., 53204 277-5040277-5040 Alumni) The Garden Room (Garden Design).Design) 963-1657 MGALA (Marquette U. 01GL Alumni) P.O. Box 92487, 53202 225-1565 Bar Map: #2 P.O. Box 92722, 53202 Boot Camp (M,(M, Lk)L/L) Hairys Hair Bar Central United Method Church 2385 S. Kinnickinnic Ave 486-9299 Marquette Gay/Straight Alliance 639 N. 25th St., 53233 209 E. National Ave., 53204 643-690o643-6900 Campus Ministry, 617 N 14th St, 53233 288-6873 Bar Map: 13#3 Horizon Travel (Member(Member IOTA)IOTA) Cross Lutheran Church (Reconciled in Christ) N81 W15028 Appleton, Men. Falls 5305153051 255-0704 Men's Voices Milwaukee 1821 N. 16th St., 53205 344-1746 C'est La VicVie (Mw,(Mw, 0)D) 315 W. Court St,St., 53212 765-9198 231 SS. 2nd St,St., 53204 291-9600 Hume, Attorney Kathleen Dignity (G/L Catholic Church) 5665 5S 108th, Hales Corners, 53130 529-2129 Metro Milwaukee Tennis Club (Brian) 704-1688 P.O. Box 597, 53201 873-9591 Bar Map: /4#4 Milwaukee LGBT Community Center 271-2656 Club 219 (MW,(MW, DJ, V) Denis Jackson, PhD. (Relational(Relational training, First Unitarian Society (Unitarian Universalist) hypnosis, HIV Et Vocational Counseling) 276-8669 315 W. Court, 53212 1342 N. Astor St., 53202 273-5257 219 S. 2nd St., 53204 271-3732 www.mkelgblorgwww.mkelgbt.org Bar Map: 14#4 Warren Klaus (attorneys)(attorneys) Lake Park Lutheran Church 5665 S. 108th, Hales Corners 53130 529-2800 Milwaukee Symphony Chorus 2647 N. Stowell Ave., 53211 962-9190 Fluid (Mw)(Mw) www.fluid.gaymke.com CA.C.A. Klein (Accounting(Accounting Services) 384-1640 Auditions/Info 414-559-9330 Lutherans Concerned 819 S. 2nd St,St., 53204 643-5843 www.milwaukeesymphony.org Linda Jo Martin (Psychotherapist) 276-8676 P.O. Box 1676, 53201 372-9663 Bar Map: /5#5 Narcotics Anonymous (request gay mtgs.) . .800-711-6375 Harbor Room (L/1..(L/L, Mw) www.harbor-room.com Randy Mickelson, (Ernie Von Schledorn, auto sales) Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church Saukville/Port Washington ...... 800-648-6789800-648-6789 ()IloiloOrgullo Latino/a Latin Pride 1239 W. 53204 117 E. Greenfield Ave., 53204 672-7988 (UFMCC) 1239 W. Mineral St., 53204 Scott Perkins (Realtor)(Realtor) 476-9070, ext. 461 (coicfo Murguia) 1532 N. Astor St. 53202 276-8546 Adm. Office: 170 S. 2nd St., 53204 383-1100 Bar Map: /6#6 Group cell: 801-1356 Outdoors Cooperative Sports Group 963-9833 Pentecost Lutheran Church (Reconciled in Christ) Nut Hut MM,(WM, 015,G/S, F, 0) Red Tail Painting Et Restoration 607-1180 Parents Et Friends of Lesbians Et Gays (PFLAG) 5226 W. BurleighBurlcigh St., 53210 445-2696 1500 W. Scott 53201 647-2673 a e-mail: [email protected]@execpc.com 315 W. Court, 53212 299-9198 Pilgrim Christian Church Bar Map: 17#7 Pathfinders (youth counseling, shelter) RcikiReiki Master/Wm Jacobs Pathfinders (youth counseling, 15400 W. North Ave., Brookfield 53005 .(262) 782-6440 La Cage/ECT (Mw, DJ, V, F) ...www.lacagegaymke.comwww.lacage.gaymke.com 1614 E. Kane Place, 53202 271-1560 (energy balancing) 668-8860 Plymouth Church-UCC (Open Et Affirming) 801 S. 2nd St., 53204 383-8330 (annual Pride festival)festival' Side(energybyS by Side (performers) 961-2135 PrideFatPrideFest Pride 2717 E. Hampshire St., 53211 964-1513 Bar Map: 08#8 (performers) 907 S. 1st St., 53204 Diane Bloom/Sandy Lewis The Sanctuary (Ecumenical, nondenominational) MEMMEN Club (MW,(MW, F) www.mandmclub.comwww.mandmelub.com Web www.pridefestcom 645-FEST Jeanie Simpkins, (MS),(MS), (counseling)(counseling) 282-6160 Web Site: www.pridefest.com 645-FEST 1636 W. National Ave.,AVC.. 53204 672-4434 124 N. Water 53202 347-1962347-1962 Project Q (Youth Program of the Milwaukee 1081LGBT Center) Jack Smith (Realtor)(Realtor) 962-44136244 St. Ann's Church Bar Map: #9/9 W. Court, 53212, www.projectq.org 223-3220 home/voice mail 92224-145224-145123 315 W. Court, 53212, 223-3220 5933 W. National Ave., 53214 259-1229 Out 'N'N About (MW,(MW, DJ, V, F) The Queer Program (Cable IVTV Show) Special Touch Massage 53536-8232761:882323 St. James Episcopal Church wwvtmilwaukee-out-n-aboutcomwww.milwaukee-out-n-about.com PO Box 090441, 53209 Streff Advertising/Sandy Lewis 771-830000 53209 265-8500 633833 W. Wisconsin Ave., 53233 271-1340 Bar Map: /10#10 Rainbow Alliance at UWM 7600 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, 53213 Village Church (Reconciled in Christ) 1407 S. Water St., 53204 643-0377 Box 122, 2200 E. Kenwood 53211 The Right Angle (carpentry)(carpentry) Box 122, 2200 E. Kenwood 53211 229-6555 130 E. Juneau Ave., 53202 273-7617 Pulse (Mw, D.D, F) www.pulsemilwaukwww.pulsemilwaukee.com3e-c.c3o7m7 The Right Angle 390-0909390-0909 Web: www.uwm.edu/studentorg/gIbel Tech Support (computer(computer technicaltechnical support)support) 698-9493 www.uwm.edulstudentorg/glbc/ MedicalMemcal 200 E. Washington St., 53204 649-9547 RiverwestRivenvest Rainbow Association Third Coast Courier (delivery) 562-0935 AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (www.arcw(wwvv.arcw.org) org) Bar Map: #11 Third Coast Courier (delivery) 1001 E. Keefe Ave., 53212 225-1645 Travel Directions (Travel(Travel Agency) 820 Plankinton Ave.,Ave,, 53203 273-1991213-1991 Switch (Mw)(Mw) www.switch.gaymke.comwww.switchgaymke.com SAGE Milwaukee (for older LGBTs) 515 Glenview, Wauwatosa, 53213 774-2174 LGBTs) (800) 359-9272 124 W. National Ave., 53204 220-4340 P.O. Box 510492, 53203-0091 224-0517 Travel Experience (Travel Agency) 744-6020 Mark Behar, PA-C (Family/ Primary Care) Bar Map: (L1#12)2 Saturday SoftBall League (SSBL) Wauker Photography (Portraits, Commitments) Family Care Center, 1834 W WI, 53233 933-3600 This isIs It (M) P.O. Box 92605, 53203-0091 454-9204 by appointment only 383-0740 BESTD (Brady East STD Clinic) (STD/HiV(STD/HIV diagnosis/treatment) 418 E. Wells 53202 278-9192 Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA)(SCA) 299-0755 Wells Ink, PR) www.bestd.org; bestd@[email protected] Bar Map: 113#13 Wells Ink, Advertising Etft Design (Advertising,(Advertising, PR) Shoreline (country dancing, instruction) 1661 N. Water SL, Suite 411, 53202 272-2116 1240 E. Brady St,St., 53202 272-2144 Triangle (M,(M, V) 1661 N. Water St., Suite 411, 53202 272-2116 P.O. Box 510283, 53203-0051 747-0388 747-0388 Health Options (Holistic Health Services) 135 E. National 53204 383-9412 RetailRetail Silver Space (for older lesbians) 2Burn (Ventless 823 N. 2nd Street, 1811,#811, 53202 225-9303 Bar Map: #14 2Burn (Ventless Fireplaces, Gifts) efoc/o Counseling Center, 2038 N. Bartlett 271-2565 11708 W. North Ave., Dennis C. Hill Outreach Center (HIV testing, condoms) Woody's (Mw,(Mw, 0) www.dayeant.comfwoodyswww.daveantcom/woodys Ave., Wauwatosa 607-7000 Two Spirit Society (Indigenous LGBT People of America) Absolute Furniture 4311 W Vliet, 53208 342-4333 1579 S. 2nd St,St., 53204 672-0806 315 W. Court St„St., 53212 985-5151 Positive Health Clinic Bar Map: #15 5520 W. North Ave 875-8326 Wisconsin Haverim ((iLBT(GLBT Jewish Group) Medical Center Specialties Clinic Walker's Pint (Wm) Body Ritual (Body(Body Piercing, Jewelry, Gifts) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WisconsinHaverim 945 N 12, 53233 219-7908 818 S. 2nd Si,.St.., 53204 643-7468 2010 N. Farwell Ave., 53202 273-3777 Zohar HarareHarari: [email protected] (414) 202-8014202-8074 STD Specialties Clinic Bar Map: 116#16 Avante Garde (Body(Body Piercing) Mark Behar: [email protected], (414) 277-7671 7219 3251 N Holton, 53212 264-8800 ReStiallaraiitetSRests/pronto 7219 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, 53214 607-4068 Wisconsin Outdoor Women (outdoor sporting events) Azteca Clinton Street Antiques 816 South 5th Si.,St., 53202 383-8816 1110 South First Street 647-1773 Bella's Caffe (Coffee(Coffee House) Constant Reader Bookshop 189 N. Milwaukee St., 53204 273-5620 1627 E Irving Pl., 53202 291-0452 Milwaukee Bar Map Cafe Knickerbocker Eyez Unique (optical)(optical) 1030 East Juneau, 53202 272-0011 2238 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, 481-0868 Cempazuchi Forever Yours (flowers, fresh rut,cut, dried) 2201 E Capitol Dr., 5321532111 9611006963-1006 St. Paul Ave 1205 E. Brady St., 53202 291-5233 St. Paul Ave Chip and Pys Genesis (custom(custom jeweler,jeweler, goldsmith) 1340 W. Towne Square Rd., Mequon, 241-9589 6011 WW. Layton Ave. 281.1022281-1022 Cielito LindoUndo Great Frame Up 501507 E. Silver Spring Dr 962-4889 733 South 2nd St., 53204 649-0401 9624889 Frank Gentile (Auto(Auto Harry's Bar and Grill Dealer) • Hwy 20, Racine 886-5111 3539 N. Oakland Ave, 53211 694-6800 e GrowlGrava Gallery (framing)(horning) 10 MftM/GlassMELIA/Glass Menagerie (lunch,(lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch) 17091209 EE. BradyBrody St., 53202 277-8228277.8228 124 N. Water 53202 347-1962 Mega Discount Nursery North Shore Bistro 272-0111 1901 E. Rawson Ave., Oak CreekCreek 53154 571.6565571-6565 Riverpoint Village, 1-43 ElEt Brown Deer 351-6100 Miss Groove (gifts) eb dir Out 'N About (lunch,(lunch, dinner, SatSat. Et Sun. brunch) 1225 EE. BrodyBrady St., 53202 298-9185 PiftsbyrgPittsb r Ave www.milwaukee-out-n-about.com Out of Solitude Jewelry 1407 S. Water St., 53204 643-0377 918 FE. BradyBrody St., 53202 223-3101223.3101 4 Silver Dollar Cafe Outpost Natural Foods 831 South 16th Street, 53204 645-8860 100 E. Capitol(opital Dr., 53212 964-1789964-7789 OregonO on S 0„ Help Lines exchange©[email protected] Gay People's Union 645-0585 OutwordsOutwards UHT(EMT Books and espresso bar)boa) ff Gay Youth Wisconsin Hotline (Fri/Sat Eves 7pm-11pm) ... . 2710 N. Murray Ave., 5321532111 963-9089 (866)(866) GAY-YOUTH [email protected] /VirgVirknia nia St Milwaukee Metro (414)(414) 272-TEEN PapulePopular News (adult(adult books, videos) Milwaukee LGBT Community Center 225 N. Water St., 53202 278-0636 Rosebud Cinema and DrafthouseDrofthouse InformationInformation and referralreferral 271-2656 66833833 W. North Ave. 607-9672601-9672 .1 Pathfinders (24(24-hour youth cocounseling)unseling) 271-1560 Robin'sRubin's Wisconsin AIDSline AIDSline (free/anonymous)(free/anonymous) ....(414).(414) 273-AIDS 22224 E. CirChicagoh ogooto SSt.toit. c553202ies32)02 278-8100 (800)(800) 334-AIDS SportlandSpartIond 2 (motorcycles)m Servicesservices 7221/221 S. 13th St 764.2800764-2800 Nationalatiorsal Ave Affiliated Mortgage 453-6700 Video Adventures (video/dvd sales/rentals;sales/rentals) 1233 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, 53218 1419E1418 E. BradyBrody St, 53202 272.6768272-6768 14 3 AEUAE-t1 Promotions (Promotional(Promotional Products) Wishful Things (Antiques)(Antiques) aandipromotions@[email protected] 207 FE Buffalo, 53202 9649799964.9799 Bay Tax Service, Paul Rathjen 332-9584 Health Clubs 43 Frank J. Berger, (Real Estate) (414) 213-5842 1535 Midtowne Spa (Gay Health and RecreationalRecreat onal Facility) 43 Mineral St BEEGBEtG Construction 405-7843 315 SS. WriteWater, SrSt., 53204 278.89892788989 4 Port Sean Buckley (Individual(Individual Psychotherapy) 562-2403 Bill BurtchBuresh (Real(Real Estate) 529-0500 Central (715) 0.0 of Calyx Counseling Center (Kate(Kate Weishaar, Ph.D) AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Milwaukee 1840 N. Farwell Ave. Ave 276-4664 1105105 Grand Ave., 03,#3, Schofield, 54476 ._..(860) (800) 551-3311 Carnival Travel, 611 E. Wells E. Wells St.St.. .276-3388276-3388 Central Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance Nsr) Clarity (Writing(Writing and Research) 276-6935 ••••• P.O. Box 390, Stevens Point, 54481 0 Creative Home Concepts (Home/Remodel) 766-1066 Downtown Autobody (Car Repair) (715)(715) 592-6245, O 3425 N,N. Holton Ave. 964-7170 ,.ext.xt. 5920200 Lapham Ave. co Roland E. Daneau, CPA (Accountant) 962-1400 Joseph T. Chojnacki, PH.D. (Psychologist) Discovery EtFt Recovery Clinic (Counseling)(Counseling) Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, 54449 ...... 387-5442 387-5442 GreenfieidGreenfield Ave. • 6510 W Layton Ave, 53215 282-6160 The Edgewater - Inn EtEt Resort Diva Plumbing Co. 324-6698 Eagle River, 54521 ...... 1-888-334-3987 1-888-334-3987 Residential FtEt Commercial, divaplumbersigraodivaplumbers@ao comcom littp://www.edgeinn.comhttp://www.edgeinn.com ••1*I'V it ,r( I .` www.instepnews.com • November 2O -— DecemberDecember 4, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 27 Gal Society/Wausau 848-0608 By Michael UWSP 10% Society Johnston Campus Activities Complex, Box 68 UWSP, Stevens.Stevens, PointPoint, 54481 _...____346-4366...... 346-4366 irst off,oft: forgive CORDIALLY YOURS LDS Brotherhood (Gay Mormons) me. My last P.O. Box 152, Wausau, 54402 ....___.848-0343..._ _848-0343 effort, was a F as well. She brought a fun, female flair to awareness and much needed funds for, US Oz (MW, DJ,W, V) wee hitbit self-indul- 320 Washington, Wausau the night.night. With her surname and timing Rep. Tammy Baldwin. The illustriousillustrious Wausau 54401 _...... 842-3225_ 842-3225 gent. The Florida HIV/AIDS Spiritual Support FtEt Education one could only wonder ifif she isis an off- guest listlist included:included: Sen. Russ Feingold.Feingold, 2108 4th Ave, Stevens Point 54481 ...... 345-6500 345-6500 FantasyFest spring of the comic giant Larry Fine of the Rep. Jerry Kleczka, Tom Barrett, State 2003 was Marshfield Gay Lesbianlesbian Organ. (MGLO) 2003 was flawless.flawless, and iI highly recom- unforgettable Three Stooges. Rep. Tim Carpenter,Carpenter. Dr. Robert doc/o 130 S. Central Ave., 13#3 Marshfield, 54449 mend it, obviously! II didn't realizerealize there The night started with localitelocalite Al Starshak, & Ross Draegert - to namename Vic: (715) 387-2068 Jim: _____(715) (715) 384-6731 wouldn't be any roomroom for all the restrest II bringing the laughslaughs on. InIn the crowd but a few of the enlightened. Prince Edward BEIBMB needed to share with you... There never 203 W 5th, Shawano 54166 ..... 526-2805 enjoying the comedy that night: Jay Congratulations to ARCW's Chris Allen seems to be enough room,room, time, space ... Winters, executive director of MVM. on his new position, Father. Yes, parent- Wausau Narcotics Anonymous R.S.V.P. Productions"l'irneProductions' "Time Square (ask for Gay meetings) 536-LIFE Square Rona. president of MVM, Ken hood can nownow be added to Mr. Allen's Angel" by Women's Resource Center UWSP Angel" by Charles Busch opens Thursday, McMonogle, Chorus Master.Master, Ray resume.resume. Please welcome bouncing baby 336 Nelson Hall, Stew%Stevens Pt. 5448154-481 ...... 346-4851 346-4851 Nov. 20. Running the weekends of:of Nov. 20- Schafer. David Howser.Howser, Timm boy Scott Sebastian — all 10 lbs.lbs, 6 23 and 28-30 at Off The Wall Theatre, 127 North Cent. (715) Olman, Corey Hayward, Thel'he Pasta ounces! E. Wells St. (414)327-3552 ($20 at the Tree's very own Bobby (Cher-ing the Taylor's will be hostinghosting itsits annual Gay/Lesbian Support Group door/$18 advance). The main reason to see Box 147A,247A, 1411 Ellis Ave. Ashland 54806 night with all).all), Jerry Skals.Skals, Jeff L., Holiday Party, Wednesday, Dec.Dec. 17. This this show? — itsits star, our very own ININ Step Peter Nys, Ron. Ron.Ron, Tom.Tom, Craig and will provideprovide an idealideal chance to wish Northern WI Lambda Society Angel.Angel, Dear Ruthie. ifIf you enjoyed P.O. Box 802, Rhinelander 54501 ...... _ 362-4242 Scotty frontfrom Switch.Switch, Ginger, Paul.Paul, Megan.Megan, Dan's trusted bartender, a fond "Lesbian Vampires" you're bound to be aka Joan Bennett, Keith and many, many farewell. She pours herher lastlast cocktail at SHEM (Support, Heal, Educate) for Parents,Family, Friends entertained by this one. R.S.V.P. of Gays/LesluartsiBisGays/Lesbians/Bi's ..______359-7432 adding to the merriment. Taylor's on Tuesday, Dec.Dec. 23. Megan will Out Up North (GIL Social/Info/Network) Productions is celebrating their 1st onOn the same note (pun intended),intended), the be making her way to the Big Apple. 1I justjust P.O. Box 695, Washburn, 54891 .____682-2890 682-2890 Anniversary. Last year at this time was their Wisconsin Cream City Chorus will knowknow she'll blossom there! premiere production of "Judy Garland." Sheboygan (920)(92o) notnot be doing a Holiday Show this season. Craig at Switch is promoting a phe- Congratulations, Ray Bradford, the pro- instead,Instead, they're pulling together a smash- nomenal deal for your Holiday Party. A Blue Lite (Mw) 1029 N. 8th, 53081 ...... 457-1636____457-1636 deal for your Holiday Party. A ducer behind R.S.V.P. Productions and inging salute to the songs of the movies. A lala great way to entertain at his pub deals with Parents Et Friends of Gays Et Lesbians many more productions to come! Shirley: 458-2506Carolyn:458-2506Carolyn ...... _....A67-0422 467-0422 Streisand? So come January of the new the food and beverages... And rememberremember Of course, history,history will soon take place year.year, Plymouth Church will be the scene you won't have to do the cleaning! Wesley United Methodist Church right here on our sunny shores. The 823 Union Avenue, Sheboygan ..._....__458-4889_____.458-4889 for a songfest soiree of the cinema. Happy B-Day Joe Oita011a ... Thanksgiving Holiday will bring HHIT's IT's The Florentine Opera Company Congrats to Barbara and William Racine/Kenosha (the Holiday Invitational Tournament) opened its 71st season with Verdi's "La on their upcoming nuptials. A December AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Silver Anniversary Jubilee. Yes, since Traviata." The enthusiasm was resound-resound- Bride! 1212 57th St., Kenosha, 53140 657-6644 1979 avid bowlers the world over have ing!ing! ItIt was encouraging seeing so many Shout out to Kevin & Mark: their per- (800)924.6601(800) 924-6601 made their pilgrimage to Milwaukee to students attending. itIt was wonderful see- fect porcelain complexions and the title of Club 94 (MW, DJ) 857-9958 enjoy freedom, friendly competition and inging Tom Look up and about and enjoying being "King of the Beach." IsIs the surf up?up? 9001 120th Ave (Hwy at I-94)1-94) Kenosha 53140 FUN! Beware from Wednesday on when his "Night at the Opera." Wisconsin Marvelous to see Kenny Eggert feel- Frank Gentile (Auto Dealer) the games begin! My piece of the pie has Hwy 20 Racine 53403 .. 886-5111 Leather Daddy '95 Jim made hishis Opera inging better and lookinglooking better and better. been the honor of hosting "The HIT debut, and that gregarious gardener You've been missed! All the Sundays see- JoDee's (MW, DJ)DJ)._ 634-9894634-9804 Welcome Show." To be honest, iI can't 2139 Racine St (Hwy 32)31) Racine 53403 Michael Davis as reapingreaping the joyfuljoyful inging him serve Sunday Brunch at The M's — recall which year that started. Previously, II What About Me? (WM)(WM( sounds. Afterwards itit was on to Eagan's itit was good seeing him enjoy one from the 600 6th St Racine 53403 632-0171 sang with the Chorus at The Banquet, then on Water. Here II was able to congratulate other side of the counter. Gay AA (Group 194294 Meeting) ..... inin the mid-80's was part of Delago the Florentine Chorus under the direction ICU Promotions is "out" there for Gay/LesbianGayllesbian Union of Racine Productions doing entertainment dur- of Scott S. Stewart on their continuous you! Whatever you're lookinglooking for -— for any 625 College, Racine 54303 634-0659 inging the Banquet. The '90s brought about a contribution 10to the culture of our city. and all occasions. Be itit a team, HolidayHoliday — UW-Parkside GIL Organization.Organization...—..._...__595-2244 595-2244 new regimeregime and my talents were re-re- David, Dennis, Carol.Carol, Darwin, Kathy satisfying all needs! Just call (414)(414) 342-0230. 900 Wood Rd., Box 100,200, Kenosha 53141 assigned to "The Welcome Show." My ... I even spotted the DivaDiva Jan Grissom Rumor has itit that Tony and Bonnie PfLAGPFLAG Kenosha/Racine.Kenosha/Racine...... (262) 649-2729 only regret as we enter this mega-show is who aria-ed herher way intointo our hearts inin the will be once again singing inin the season at P.O. Box 580058, Pleasant Prairie, 53158 my dear friend Joe Kender isn't in Moo- role of Violet te Valery. the MBAM&M Club. A returnreturn engagement isis e-mail: pflagkenostia@[email protected] role of Violette Valery. Town any longer or available to make his Besides making for an idealideal after-the- inin the planning as their "Caroling Party 11"II" UW-Whitewater GilGIL Student Union...... 472-5738Union..._ 472-5738 immeasurable contributions. Nevertheless 309 McCutchen Hall, Whitewater 53190 theater spot, David and Co. ensure that comes a caroling... the show will go on Thursday, Nov. 27, at Wychwolde (Jewelry Et Gifts) 843-4209 Sunday Brunch can't hebe any finer inin our A pleasant pleasure meeting a ladlad from 8321 Antioch Rd (Hwy 83), Salem 53168 10 p.m. at Club 219. It'sIt's a wedding fair hamlet. B.B. always rollsrolls out the London labeledlabeled Leighton.Leighton. He isis inin town on theme, so throw the rice and maybe you'll "Lavender" carpet for us.us. On a recentrecent regalregal business from across the pond. II justjust lovelove South Cent. (715) catch the bouquet ... repast,repast, roundingrounding out the revelersrevelers were: those visiting Royals... And what a tiara! AIDS Network Satellite Office (AIDS Info) Men's YokesVoices Milwaukee present DeDe of The M&M Club — lookinglooking for- And sadly, one of my childhood idolsidols P.O. Janesville 53545 ...... P.O. Box 8486..8486., Janesville 53545 ...... 756-2550 their Holiday faire,faire. "Christmas Is..."Is..." on ward to his & JezebellesJezebelle's Vegas vacation, hashas passed on to that newsroom inin the Northwest (715) Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at the IHelene lelene Jim — proving black leatherleather isn'tisn't only after sky: Iry Kupcinet or "Kup" was with the Zelazo Center, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. For AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin 836-7710 6, The Triangle's leadingleading legend,legend, Lana neighboring Chicago Sun-Times from 765-9198 or (414) 505 Dewey Street S., Suite 107 Eau Claire 54701 tickets, please call (414) 765-9198 or (414) (James) St. James,James. Ben, Joshjosh and 1943 to the present. Yes at 91, writing 6 . . . 4800) 750-2437 229-4308. MVM isis 60 voices strong! Brian — Fluid's cocktail-merry-maker. columns a week! I'veI've readread himhim forever! InIn AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin..Wisconsin.._ 394-4009 The following Tuesday, Dec. 16, MVM- II was simply amazed at the compelling the same vein as: Winchell, Kilgallen, 1507 Tower Ave., Suite 230, Superior 54880 ers will be "doing" The Rockettes! Rest performances delivered inin BialystockBlalystock & Wilson ... but he was still there! (877) 242-0282 assured, it'sit's all on the up and up... For $75,$75. Bloom's "Never The Sinner.Sinner."- John Logan's Television was another successiiilsuccessful mediummedium Backwoods Bears (For Bear Men) you can attend a VIP reception, upstairs at take on the Leopold & Loeb "Trial Of ThThee for him "At Random,"Random," laterlater "The Kup PO Box 264, Superior 54880 The M&M Club. Hors O'D' Oeuvres,Oeuvres. wine, Century." KudosKudos to Jason Economus Show" ranran from 1959.1986.1959-1986. II watched itit Do-Ri-Chi (Bed Et Breakfast) beer.beer, soda, transportation to and fro — as (Richard(Richard Loeb), Nathanael Press (Nathan(Nathan on channel 18 every Sunday night.night. Who 33 E. Spruce St, Chippewa Falls ...... ,..,...323-0943 well as sparkling conversation will be in Leopold:Leopold; Jr.) and Mark Metcalf - bringing knows, maybe some day someone will give ([email protected])...448-4302([email protected]) 448-4302 Eagle Cove BMBEtB the offing. 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