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outwordmagazine.com November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 Outword Magazine 5 Colorado House Elects Openly Gay Speaker ark Ferrandino has been chosen as the new Speaker of back when the session resumes in January, the Colorado House of Representatives, the third openly and with Democrats now controlling both Colorado Houses it is expected to pass. Mgay man in the nation to achieve that post. The three “We have won four hard fought contests male Speakers may soon be joined by Oregon Representative Tina (for marriage equality) in key states, and for Kotek, who is on track to be elected Speaker in that state. the first time in our history, the electorate has voted in favor of marriage equality,” said “I am very much looking forward to working with Rep. Ferrandino and Rep. Speaker Pérez. “This is a critical turning Kotek,” said California Speaker John A. point in our long march to justice, and I am Pérez. “I know how important it is for the deeply moved by the tireless commitment of LGBT Community to have a seat at the table, the activists and allies who made these and these key victories underscore the victories possible.” powerful momentum our community has Prior to Tuesday’s election, Speaker Pérez built to achieve full acceptance by society and Rhode Island Speaker Gordon Fox were and respect in the eyes of the law.” the only openly gay Speakers. Speakers A Democrat from Denver, Ferrandino was Pérez and Fox, and incoming Speakers cosponsor of a civil unions bill that was Ferrandino and Kotek, are Democrats. blocked from getting a full vote in the State On Thursday, November 8, Assembly House of Representatives by Republican Democrats in California unanimously chose leaders, who knew Democrats had the votes Speaker Pérez to continue serving as their to pass it. Ferrandino has vowed to bring it Colorado’s new House Speaker Mark Ferrandino. leader. Author Felice Picano Comes to Lavender Library elice Picano, an HIV/AIDS activist and the author of more than 25 books of poetry, stories, novels, memoirs, and non- Ffiction, will be making a stop at Sacramento’s Lavender Library in December where he will talk about his career, activism, the writing process and signing his newest book. Picano is considered a founder of modern Important Gay People of that year. Picano’s gay literature along with the other members most recent work includes True Stories: of the path breaking Violet Quill Club. He Portraits From My Past, and two collections, was involved as writer or editor in early gay Contemporary Gay Romance, and Twelve media such as The Advocate, Out, O’Clock Tales. Christopher Street, and The New York Native. Two speculative novellas, Twentieth In 1977, Picano founded the first all gay Century Unlimited, will be published in publishing house, The SeaHorse Press, and 2013. He is also a playwright, and four of his then joined two friends in 1981 to form The plays have been produced by local and Gay Presses of New York, which dominated regional theatres. the independent GLBT book scene for the Picano was openly gay and “out” before next 15 years. the Stonewall Riots and was associated with Picano’s work has been translated into the early gay political movement. (c.f. Jeffrey many languages, and several titles were Schwarz’s film:Activist: the Life and Times national and international bestsellers. His of Vito Russo.) Faced with the threat of what first novel was a finalist for the PEN/ would become the AIDS epidemic, in 1980, Hemingway Award in 1975. Since then he’s Picano joined eight other men in forming been nominated for and/or won dozens of The Gay Men’s Health Crisis, the premiere Author and activist Felice Picano will be making literary awards, including a Lambda Literary organization to combat the disease. a special appearance at the Lavender Library on Foundation Pioneer Award in 2009. Those experiences led him to co-author Friday, December 14. He was also one of OUT Magazine’s 100 The New Joy of Gay Sex (1992) and The Joy FELICE continues on page 22

6 Outword Magazine November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 outwordmagazine.com Hearing Held in Police Sting Targeting Gay Men in Palm Springs ambda Legal has argued before the Appellate Division of the indecent exposure, which would require lifetime sex offender registration. A total of Superior Court of Riverside County that the June 2009 sting 19 men were arrested. Loperation in the Warm Sands neighborhood of Palm Springs After details of the operation became constituted discriminatory enforcement of the laws and asked the public, the chief of police retired amid controversy, and the city agreed to adopt Court to reverse several convictions resulting from that operation. new police practices, including an emphasis Lambda Legal had filed a friend-of-the- officers, who approached male suspects and on surveillance over decoy operations and court brief in the case earlier this year, and attempted to elicit conduct for which a training on LGBT people. However, the was granted permission by the court to punishment of lifetime sex offender district attorney continued to prosecute the present oral argument at the hearing held registration could be imposed. defendants. November 9. During the operation, the sergeant in “This isn’t about a right to engage in “The police let heterosexual couples off charge of the operation was caught on tape unlawful public conduct. It is about the scot-free, but gay men were rounded up and referring to “cocksuckers,” and the chief of right to equal treatment. Our system of charged with crimes that would have police, who had chosen to ride along for part justice depends on the even-handed required lifetime sex offender registration.” of the operation, called the suspects “filthy enforcement of the law,” Renn said. “The Lambda Legal Staff Attorney Peter Renn motherfuckers.” response of law enforcement here was said. “This sting operation was conceived After the operation, which cost several wholly disproportionate to the alleged and implemented specifically to target gay thousand taxpayer dollars and involved the problem and unlike anything police have men, notwithstanding several reports of lewd use of night-vision video recording ever directed toward lewd conduct involving conduct by different-sex couples at multiple equipment, the police made a special request different-sex couples. It was like launching a locations in Palm Springs.” that prosecutors not show the defendants missile to kill a fly, and then ignoring similar The operation used undercover male police any leniency and instead prosecute them for conduct by heterosexual couples.” Supporting the Center - It Makes a Difference or the third installment of our series on why it is so contribution to the Center is money in action. Every day, I see the clear results from important to support the Sacramento G&L Center, we caught my investment and feel proud and Fup with Eireann Flannery to find out why she is a monthly connected. contributor to the Center. What Center program/event has most Eireann grew up in Half directly benefitted you? Moon Bay, California, and Team and league participation for the traveled widely before moving Sacramento Valley Gay & Lesbian Softball to Sacramento in 2008. She is a League (SVGLS) and strong connection to graduate of Smith College, with the Sacramento International Gay and a major in Studio Art and Lesbian Film Festival (SIGLFF). minor study in Urban What program/event that the Center Sociology. Eireann has worked does not now have, would you like to see? for the California State Senate I am excited to work with the Center and since 2011. A personal Lavender Library on the SB 48 FAIR philosophy: “Dance in the Education Act lending library. It is time for revolution and you will stay us, and our children, to have viable access to true to life.” our own history. Why do you think it is vital Why do you think it is important for a to be a monthly supporter of city to have a Gay & Lesbian Center? the Center? Again, it is clear and basic. The Center is a It is a basic decision, like center of community life. You could ask, voting. My monthly financial “Why does a city need a church or a school?” Feds Protect Bi-National Same-Sex Couples commentary by Boyce Hinman or the first time in our nation’s history our government has spouse be admitted to the U.S. on the basis issued an immigration policy statement protecting bi-national of their marriage. Then the foreign spouse’s same-sex couples where one of them is a U.S. citizen, and country must issue a visa allowing the F spouse to go to the U.S. After the visa is the other is not. This policy may even help couples in states, like issued, the spouse can legally travel to the California, which do not recognize same-sex marriages. U.S. to wait for the processing of the The policy provides an end run around a U.S. citizen falls in love with, and marries immigrant visa case. problem created by the Defense Of Marriage someone of the opposite sex from another This process is not available to same-sex Act. That act says that the federal country, current law creates a fast track married couples. However, an advisory government may not recognize same-sex allowing the foreign born spouse quick, issued on October 5, by the U.S. Immigration marriages even when they are legal in the legal, residence in this country. and Customs Enforcement Agency, provides states where they occurred. An American citizen, in a heterosexual another way for these couples. In essence, This has created a serious disadvantage for marriage with a foreign national, can file an bi-national same-sex couples when compared Immigrant Petition for Alien Relative form FEDS to heterosexual bi-national couples. When a requesting that his or her foreign born continues on page 22 outwordmagazine.com November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 Outword Magazine 7 SGMC Lights Your World with Holiday Concert by Bonnie Osborn he Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, now in its 28th season, the chorus pulls out all stops for fun staging, costuming and choralography. has several surprise twists in store for fans at its 2012 “My hope is that the audience will recognize holiday concert, Light Your World including the premiere of all the Facebook-isms in the piece as well as the T recreations of the YouTube videos,” Barns says. a new choral work, some fun new costumes and a new “hands-on” “It’s mostly a fun, funny, jaunty piece, but the end approach to a cherished carol. part is quite lovely. I hope by the end of the song The first of those surprises is a brand new number commissioned jointly with the Seattle Men’s Chorus, “A Social Network Christmas,” by acclaimed composer, author and playwright Eric Lane Barns. Barns was recently in town and rehearsed the piece with the chorus. The piece took shape during a summer road trip Barns and partner Paul took from Seattle to Denver, where the quadrennial GALA Choruses (Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses) festival was held. “I was already in choral music production number mode on the way down, and it struck me that creating live Facebook feeds onstage would be a lot of fun,” Barns recalls. “By the time we arrived in Denver I had much of the piece mapped out.” Composer Eric Lane Barns rehearsing his new work “A Social Network Christmas” with the chorus. In Denver, Barns met up with the Sacramento special appearances. the audience will feel they have gone through a Gay Men’s Chorus’s newly hired director, Steven “I like doing things that create a world whole holiday season with the narrator — but Johnson, who was looking for ideas for repertoire onstage,” Barns says. “Facebook is such a world quickly, of course, since we don’t want the and programming for both the Sacramento unto itself that it seemed a natural to recreate a audience to sit in the theater for an actual chorus and a new choral ensemble Johnson was lot of this world via a song. month.” forming, “Boy Howdy.” Johnson “was the first “The basic premise is, the main narrator of the Other parts of the show will feature a blend of person I shared the idea of ‘A Social Network song decides to stay inside during the month of holiday traditions such as “The Little Drummer Christmas’ with, other than Paul, who pretty December, participating in Christmas only Boy” and “Whisper (Tiny Baby in a Manger Lay).” much shares my brain,” Barns says. through posting on his Facebook page. As the Particularly moving is the number “How Could Fast-forward to a November visit to piece unfolds we see various YouTube videos, Anyone,” which will be performed in American Sacramento, during which Barns worked with jpegs and other holiday tidbits he shares as he Sign Language by the entire 60-member chorus. the chorus and “Boy Howdy” on the number, ‘posts’ on his page.” sharing his vision for the piece, walking them Without spoiling any surprises, Facebook users LIGHTS through the staging and helping to cast some and Luddites alike will find plenty to “Like” as continues on page 22

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AIDS crisis is over. However, AIDS is not over for the 5,000 San Franciscans living below the poverty level while disabled by years or even decades of illness. Because of their commitment to be there for these men and women until there is a cure, AIDS Emergency Fund & Breast Cancer Emergency Fund have set an ambitious 30th Anniversary goal of $300,000 in new donations this year. They will raise the bulk of those funds at the December 1st gala when 350 people gather “Under the Big Top” in the heart of the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park, our nation’s only AIDS national monument. Martha Wash will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and will also perform her new ballad, “I’ve Got You”, from her soon-to-be-released album, Something Good. In an age where artists come and go, Wash has proven she is a survivor. Along with Izora Armstead, she began singing background for Sylvester (who will also be honored at the gala, posthumously) under the name Two Tons O’ Fun. Together, their dynamic, soulful voices can be heard on his signature song, “You Make Me Feel Mighty Real.” Eventually Wash and Armstead released their own recordings, including three Top 5 Billboard dance singles, “I Got the Feeling”, “Earth Can Be Just Like Heaven” and “Just Us.” In 1982 the duo announced, “Hi, we’re your weather girls and have we got news for you!” Within the blink of an eye, Two Tons O’ Fun became The Weather Girls and “It’s Raining Men” went on to become one of the most beloved songs of all time. outwordmagazine.com November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 Outword Magazine 13 COLOR

14 Outword Magazine November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 outwordmagazine.com COLOR Brandy and Miguel Bring the Soul by Chris Narloch ere are two recent releases that are Hperfect for the soul music fan on your Christmas list, and you might want to pick up copies for yourself as well.

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Brandy Two Eleven — RCA Records After a detour through the purgatory of reality television, the talented singer returns to what she does best – singing – on this surprisingly strong CD. Two Eleven finds Brandy in fine voice, displaying subtle phrasing and surprising grit on tasty tracks such as “Wildest Dreams,” “So Sick” and “Put It Down,” the latter a duet with the ubiquitous Chris Brown. R&B releases that employ multiple producers, like this disc, can sometimes suffer from an identity crisis, but Two Eleven mostly avoids clichés, and Brandy’s lovely alto sounds equally at home on collaborations with Timbaland, Mario Winans and Bangladesh. Miguel Kaleidoscope Dream — RCA Records Has this talented neo-soul singer been listening to Frank Ocean? I’m not sure, but both artists have a healthy sex drive and an adventurous musical imagination, not to mention dynamite vocal chops. Kaleidoscope Dream is Miguel’s sophomore CD, and like Frank Ocean, he mixes soul, pop and rock influences to excellent effect. The 26-year old singer/songwriter/ guitarist recently had his third #1 R&B hit with the beautiful ballad “Adorn,” the first single from the new record. Elsewhere, the CD heats up with some nice psychedelic rock and funk flourishes, only faltering when Miguel gets overly explicit on the lame lyric for “Pussy Is Mine.” He more than makes up for that misstep, however, on strong tracks such as “Use Me,” “Do You…” and “Candles in the Sun.” outwordmagazine.com November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 Outword Magazine 15 COLOR

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†MSRP excludes destination and delivery charges, tax, title and registration fees. Dealer sets actual price. Legacy 2.5i Premium pictured has anMSRP of $21,295. Entertainment Blockbusters The Book Of Mormon & Del Shores & Disco on DVD The White Snake Come to The Bay by Chris Narloch by Chris Narloch f you’re looking for something to watch that’s a little bent, check hristmas comes early this year with the arrival of two out one or more of these three LGBT titles recently released on theatrical events in the Bay Area. Visionary director Mary IDVD. Zimmerman brings her latest work, The White Snake, to Del Shores: Sordid Confessions photographer Elvis, who moonlights C Diehard Del Shores fans will want to get delivering pizzas on her motorcycle, and a Berkeley, and San Francisco hosts the West Coast premiere of the this follow-up to his first standup comedy transvestite hairdresser named Lady hottest show in the universe, The Book of Mormon. DVD, Del Shores: My Sordid Life. Madonna. The White Snake The talented playwright (Southern Baptist Set in colorful Copacabana, Brazil, the Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman returns with this highly acclaimed Sissies, Sordid Lives) and raconteur delivers movie has screened at over 30 film festivals, production based on a classic romance from Chinese legend. A sold-out success at OSF (Oregon Shakespeare Festival) earlier this year, The White A scene from Funkytown. Snake is currently playing at Berkeley Repertory Theatre through December 23. The play concerns a snake spirit who discovers what it means to be human as she falls for a charming young man. A monk objects, and the bride must unveil her magical powers to save their love. Visit www.berkeleyrep.org.

an even raunchier routine this time out, and it has some of the wacky charm of early pulling no punches and telling all about his John Waters. experiences in show business. For reviews of movies currently in He also gleefully recalls his “slut” years theaters, go to www.outwordmagazine.com. with a series of confessions that are very sordid and very funny indeed. Funkytown Imagine Saturday Night Fever if Tony Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman returns to Berkeley Rep for the world-premiere Manero was secretly gay and you have some production of The White Snake, which stars (l to r) Amy Kim Waschke, Tanya Thai McBride and idea of what to expect in this off beat disco Christopher Livingston. Photo courtesy of mellopix.com drama set in Montreal circa 1976. The Book of Mormon We have seen this story before set in the If you tried and failed to obtain tickets to the red-hot theatrical blockbuster The Book of States, but the fresh locale gives the movie a Mormon, don’t despair. unique spin, with characters speaking in The irreverent musical comedy, which plays from November 28-December 30 at the SHN both French and English. Curran Theatre in San Francisco, has announced a lottery ticket policy that will make a Funkytown probably has a few too many limited number of tickets available at the box office before each show, for just $29 apiece. characters and storylines for its own good, The Book of Mormon was hailed as “the best musical of this century” by Ben Brantley in but the soundtrack is dynamite, and the cast The New York Times and is the winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. is attractive and, for the most part, on the From the twisted minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, of South Park fame, The Book of money. Mormon is still packing them in on Broadway. Elvis & Madonna San Francisco is the first stop on the show’s National Tour. Visit www. This gender-bending love story centers on BookofMormonTheMusical.com. an intriguing romance between lesbian

outwordmagazine.com November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 Outword Magazine 17 Out & About Calendar compiled by Charles Peer Fierce Play at Capital City Classic SacGayMensChorus.org The Capital City Volleyball Club hosted their first tournament the weekend of Nov. 10-11 that attracted teams from as far away as Dallas, Seattle, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Congratulation to team Rawr from SF for finishing 1st in the top division and to Sacramento’s Kings & Queens for battling to a 4th place finish. The players also got a chance Nov. to see Sacramento at parties held at Badlands and FACES. Learn more about the club and see all the results at SacVBall.com Thursday, 22 Dec. THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE BOLT Tired of sitting at the kids’ table? Can’t Saturday, 1 face another year of Mom’s dry turkey and WORLD AIDS DAY lumpy gravy? Then meet with friends for a Take a moment to remember the many delicious, complimentary Thanksgiving loved ones lost and vow to help those still dinner with all the trimmings. The doors living with HIV. open at 3 p.m. No cover. The Bolt, 2560 Boxwood St. Info: 916-649-8420 WORLD AIDS DAY OAK PARK www.SacBolt.com A festival-style health fair sharing important information on HIV/AIDS. 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oak Park Community Friday, 23 Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. THE GLAMA ZONE The Castro’s most popular drag show FAIRYTALE TOWN WONDERLAND invades Midtown with hostess Pollo Del Celebrate the holiday season, make arts Mar and a special appearance by RuPaul’s and crafts from holidays around the world Season 1 winner Raja. 8 p.m. Badlands, and visit with Santa Claus in his 2003 K St. Info: 916-448-8790 workshop. Photos with Santa will be available for an additional fee. 11 a.m. - 3 FAIRYTALE TOWN FOOD DRIVE p.m. Fairytale Town, Land Park by the Zoo. Free admission to families who bring a Info: 916-808-7462 fairytaletown.org canned food item. Plus free arts and crafts activities and a puppet show (additional HOLIDAYS HELP IS ON THE WAY cost). Fairytale Town, Land Park by the Cast members from The Book of Mormon Zoo. Info: 916-808-7462 fairytaletown.org and The Lion King join Spencer Day, Connie Champagne, Tim Hockenberry and Saturday, 24 more for this benefit concert. 7:30 p.m. Marines Memorial Theatre, SF. Info: VALLEY BEARS ON APPLE HILL 415-273-1620 HelpIsOnTheWay.org Join the Sacramento Valley Bears as they head up the hill, tour around, shop and taste the seasonal treats. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. SGMC LIGHT YOUR WORLD Meet at the Bolt, then carpool. The Bolt, See Friday, 11/30 2560 Boxwood St. Info: 916-649-8420 SacBolt.com SacBears.org Sunday, 2 FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING Sunday, 25 The Sacramento Library hosts Full Circle: WORLD AIDS DAY GOSPEL CONCERT An Exploration of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings Live music, inspirational messages, finger series, with this month’s book The Hobbit. foods, raffles and rapid HIV testing. Free. Plus, there will be a Lord of the Rings 3-6 p.m. Antioch Progressive, 7650 fashion show, photo showing of locations Amherst St. from the Lord of the Rings film series and a sword fighting demonstration (events vary per date.). 2 p.m. Central Library, 828 I St. Wednesday, 28 Info: 916-264-2920 saclibrary.org. SENIOR SUPPORT GROUP A casual social gathering for seniors. PARTY FOR THE POOCHES 10 a.m. - noon. Sac G&L Center, 1927 L St. A mouth-watering Tri-Tip Dinner (veggie Info: 916-442-0185 or eileen@saccenter. option available), live music from Strictly org. for Kicks, silent auction, door prizes and more to benefit Prayers for Pooches. $15. 4 - 8 p.m. Stoney Inn, 1320 Del Paso Blvd. Friday, 30 Info: www.PrayersforPooches.org SGMC LIGHT YOUR WORLD This holiday themed show includes “A SGMC LIGHT YOUR WORLD Social Network Christmas,” the group’s 4 p.m. See Friday, 11/30 first original number, jointly commissioned with the Seattle Men’s Chorus. 8 p.m. First United Methodist Wednesday, 5 Church, 2100 J St. Info: 877-283-1567 WORLD AIDS DAY CSUS

18 Outword Magazine November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 outwordmagazine.com The Gift of the Magi A young couple struggle to find that perfect gift, until devoted friends Walter and Winnie, show them that love is the greatest gift of all in Jerry R. Montoya’s adaptation of O. Henry’s 8 p.m. Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center. Info: classic play re-imagined in a 866-754-2787 MondaviArts.org charming, folksy animal world. Through Dec. 30. B Street Theatre’s Family Series. Tickets: 916-443-5300 Sunday, 9 BStreetTheatre.org SACRAMENTO PRIME TIMERS Men 50+ (and their friends/admirers) are invited for brunch and conversation. Noon. Visit PrimeTimersSacramento.com for location

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS A Sacramento tradition that ushers in the holiday spirit, with a candlelight procession and audience sing-along. 8 p.m. Sacramento Choral Society, Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St. Info: 916-536-9065 SacramentoChoral.com

A full day of events: HIV/AIDS Health KIDS DAY AT BILLY’S FARM Fair, Safer Sex Workshop, HIV/AIDS There will be plenty of activities for the Testing, and Research panel. CSUS, 6000 J kids, including face painting, ornament St. Info: CSUS.edu/pride making and a visit from Santa - so come on up for the fun and to get the perfect Christmas tree. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Billy’s

Thursday, 6 Farm, 8430 Dillard Rd., Wilton. Info: DRAG QUEEN BINGO 916-538-3053 BillysFarm.com Join Hamburger Patties and Outword for a night of very fun Bingo to support the Sacramento 916ers Basketball League. Monday, 10 Eight games, $15. Come early for cocktails STONEWALL DEMOCRATS and dinner and to get a great seat, first Join the LGBT Democrats for their game at 7 p.m. Hamburger Patties, 1630 J monthly meeting, with guest speakers and S. Info: 916-441-4340 OutwordMagazine. discussions of current political events. com Social, 6 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m. Woodlake Hotel, 500 Leisure Lane. Info: SFGMC SANTA CONCERT 916-441-1787 SacStonewall.org The SF Gay Men’s Chorus will have 250 gay men in red suits for their annual holiday show. 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Tuesday, 11 Hall, SF. Info: SFGMC.org RAINBOW CHAMBER HOLIDAY PARTY Join members of Sacramento’s LGBT business group at their monthly mixer and Saturday, 8 holiday party, for socializing and THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 networking. 6 - 8 p.m. State Capitol, The nine-man vocal ensemble Cantus Basement Rotunda. Info: brings a remarkable historical event from RainbowChamber.com WWI to life through new arrangements of European carols, war-songs for a capella voices and excerpts from soldiers’ diaries.

outwordmagazine.com November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 Outword Magazine 19 Business Directory ACCOUNTING ZOCALO MUSEUMS 1801 Capitol Ave., 916-441-0303 FRITZ RUSSELL, CPAS ZocaloSacramento.com CROCKER ART MUSEUM Jason Russell, CPA Lic. 99177 216 O St., 916-808-7000 [email protected] 916-966-9366 EYEGLASSES CrockerArtMuseum.org ADOPTIONS STYLEYES OPTOMETRY 23rd & J, 916-448-2220 Styleyes.biz SIERRA FOREVER FAMILIES CAMERON YEE, O.D. SierraFF.org FINANCIAL PLANNING 6407 Riverside Blvd., 916-395-0673 ADULT STORES MIDTOWN FINANCIAL [email protected] Al Roche, 1330 21st St., Ste. 201, PEST CONTROL L’AMOUR SHOPPE 916-447-9220 MidtownFinancial.net 2531 Broadway, 916-736-3467 EARTH GUARD PEST SERVICES SUZIES FLORISTS 916-457-7605, www.earthguardpest.com 5134 Auburn Blvd., Sac., 916-332-1051 RELLES FLORIST PET SITTING 4177 Florin Rd., Sac., 916-429-8440 2400 J St., 916-441-1478 801 Howe Ave., 916-920-4911 LUCKY BUDDY PET CARE ATTORNEYS RellesFlorist.com 916-505-4375 LuckyBuddyPetCare.com M. JANE PEARCE GRATEFUL DOG 1430 Alhambra Blvd., 916-452-3883 GARDENING 430 17th St., 916-446-2501 MITCH’S LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICE GratefulDogDayCare.com AUTO DEALERS Mitch Selby, 916-595-9128 MitchCuts ELK GROVE SUBARU PHOTOGRAPHY 8585 Laguna Dr., Elk Grove, 877-360-0259 GIFTS & ACCESSORIES VIHIL PHOTOGRAPHIX 916-207-8042 Vihil.com www.outwordmagazine.com ElkGroveSubaru.com A PERFECT PRESENT NIELLO 916-925-6971 APerfectPresent.net PR & MARKETING Niello.com HAIR OUTWORD MEDIA•MARKETING•EVENTS Fred Palmer, 916-329-9280 AUTO REPAIR TRENDSETTERS OutwordMedia.com STEPHAN’S AUTO HAUS 1221 21st St., 916-455-0514 WRITEAWAY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 3950 Attawaw Ave., 916-456-3040 www.Trendsetters.net StephansAutoHaus.com Bonnie Osborn, 916-212-9110 HEARING [email protected] AUTO WASH UNIVERSITY AUDIOLOGIC ASSOCIATES PSYCHIATRY GEM AUTO WASH & DETAIL CENTER Deborah Powell, M.S., 1325 Howe Ave., Ste. 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20 Outword Magazine November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 outwordmagazine.com COLOR Out & About Drag Queens on Ice 2012 There were plenty of thrills and spills (we’re too polite to show you those), and a good dose of grace and mayhem - but mostly just lots of fun at Drag Queens on Ice 2012 held Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Downtown Partnership Ice Rink at 7th & L Streets. Hosted by Outword, the event was a fundraiser for the CGNIE La Kish Scholarship Fund, NorCal AIDS Cycle and the Sac. G&L Center. Thanks to Domemoore and Felicity Diamond our Skating Drag Queens. The ice rink should be open through January, so come on out and make your own fun! You can see, and download for free, more photos at www.outwordoutabout.shutterfly.com/6372

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Center on LGBT Aging that will concentrate The training is co-sponsored by The on LGBT aging cultural competency. Sacramento Rainbow Village, the Topics covered in the training include: Sacramento G&L Center and Openhouse. learning about the culture, needs, and The training will be held on two dates, concerns of LGBT older adults; considering Wednesday, December 5 or Thursday, why LGBT older adults are least likely to December 6. Each training session can access health and social services; identifying accommodate 25 people, and will be held best practices for helping LGBT older adults from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sacramento G&L feel more included in aging network Center, 1927 L St. RSVP by sending an organizations; and providing tools and e-mail to SacramentoRainbowVillage@ education to better serve the LGBT older yahoo.com. adults who currently access your services or For more information, please call the are in need of your services. Sacramento Rainbow Village, 916-832-8767. Felice Feds continued from page 6 continued from page 7

of Gay Sex, 3rd Edition (2003), with Dr. the advisory says in most cases we have Charles Silverstein, addressing men’s health more important work to do. It says the issues. The latter title is in its 17th edition foreign national, in a same-sex couple, may and now translated into 16 languages stay in this country if: including Slovenian and Taiwanese. - They are in a long-term relationship Picano is adjunct professor of literature at - They are each other’s sole domestic Antioch University, Los Angeles, and he partner and plan to remain so indefinitely blogs on the HuffingtonPost.com. Recent - They are not married to, or in a domestic stories, essays and reviews are available to partnership with, someone else be read at his website: www. felicepicano.net - They typically maintain a common A reception will be held for Picano at 7 residence, and share financial obligations p.m. on Friday, December 14. Copies of and assets several of his books will be for sale and food - The foreign national has no prior and refreshments will be served. The immigration violations, and is not a threat to Lavender Library has almost all of Mr public safety. Picano’s works for checkout. The event is As you may note, there is no mention of free, but donations to the Lavender Library marriage in the above criteria. That suggests are always welcome. that, even couples that are not married, The Library is located at 1414 21st St. For perhaps because their state (like California) more information, please call 916-492-0558 does not recognize same-sex marriage, may or visit LavenderLibrary.com. benefit from the new policy. The proof, or falsehood, of this assumption will become clear as the policy is carried out. Finally it is worth noting that this new policy is not a law, and could be reversed. Boyce Hinman is the founder of California Communities United Institute, www. calcomui.org. Join their mailing list at http:// bit.ly/yZbxKC. Lights continued from page 8

ASL interpreter Andrea Atkinson, who, with In keeping with the Light Your World her interpreting partner Vanessa Jett, has concept, Sacramento-based lighting design provided interpretation for Sacramento Gay company Lumens Light + Living, is sponsoring Men’s Chorus performances for the past five a pre-concert dessert reception at their years, trained the chorus members to perform in midtown showroom, located one block from ASL. Making her task even more difficult is the the concert site. The reception, for those fact that the number is a two-part “round,” in holding reserved seating tickets only, begins at which one section of the chorus begins singing 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. and signing, then another section begins the on Sunday and is $40 and includes front-of- song, as the first section continues. The song is house reserved seating (no standing in line) at repeated, so that different parts of the choir are the concert. singing and signing different lyrics at the same To purchase tickets for Light Your World, time. “I tell them, ‘Don’t look at each other,’” visit www.brownpapertickets.com./ Atkinson says, “otherwise it will throw them off.” event/275586. Performances of Light Your World will be at 8 The following week, the chorus will take the p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30; 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. show on the road, with a “Light Your World” 1; and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, all at the First reprise performance at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, United Methodist Church, 2100 J Street in at the Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Sacramento. General admission tickets for the Pacific Avenue in Stockton. performances are $22 in advance, $25 at the door, For more information, visit if available. www.sacgaymenschorus.org. 22 Outword Magazine November 22, 2012 - December 13, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 22 • No. 469 outwordmagazine.com COLOR A Modern-Day Look at an Old Favorite — With Glitter!

Scrooge & Marley is a modern day variation on Charles Dickens’ classic story of the holidays, “A Christmas Carol,” and yup, Tiny Tim has two gay dads. The film stars acclaimed out actor David Pevsner as Ben Scrooge and former Saturday Night Live star Tim Kazurinsky as the Ghost of Jacob Marley. The film also stars Rusty Schwimmer, Bruce Vilanch and Megan Cavanagh. Just in time for the holidays, the DVD is scheduled for release on Nov. 29. View a trailer for the film at www.scroogeandmarleymovie.com. LGBT Veterans Honored at Badlands

Sacramento honored its LGBT Veterans with a fundraiser for the Sacramento Valley Veterans on Saturday, November 11. The event featured a USO style show and a fashion show featuring the latest styles from the Denim Spot (www.denimspot.com) modeled by athletes from the Capital City Classic. Special thanks to Taryn Thru-U and her girls for putting on the USO show, to Brandon Smith for organizing the event and to TJ Bruce and the great staff at Badlands for helping to raise over $600. Pictured above are SVV members Michael Gorman, Michael D. Williams and Ty Redhouse, the group’s president. Photos below are from the Fashion and USO Show. Visit www.sacvalleyvets.com.

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