THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 Jan. 20, 2010 • vol 25 no 16 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com U.S. high court moves Gays Run For Office worry gays Windy City Times Election Guide Pages 10-14 By Lisa Keen Keen News Service
In its second surprise move in a week, the U.S. Supreme Court announced Jan. 15 it would re- view another narrow dispute involving anti-gay activists’ alleged fear of harassment over their public opposition to legal recognition for same- sex relationships. The court’s actions—because they are unusual involvements in two cases regarding same-sex With almost a dozen gay and lesbian candidates for various county, state and fed- relationships—have gay legal activists worried. eral seats, the LGBT community is making more of an imprint in Illinois politics “With the first decision, it might have looked than ever. Clockwise from upper right: David Schroeder, Deb Mell, Ed Mullen, Linda like it was mostly driven by justices who are just Pauel, Jim Madigan, Todd Connor, Joe Laiacona, Greg Harris, Joanne Fehn, Jacob Meister and Sebastian Patti. adamantly opposed to cameras in the court- room,” said Jenny Pizer, head of Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund’s National Marriage Project. “But with the second decision, it goes from being worrisome to alarming. Both deci- sions are based on quite absurd arguments” that the anti-gay activists are being “terribly perse- cuted by an angry mob, and that’s just ridicu- lous.” The latest case, Doe v. Reed, stems from the controversy over a new law that recognizes do- mestic partnerships in Washington state. The legislature passed, and the voters—through Referendum 71—ratified that new law last year. But a lingering side issue in matter has been whether citizens who signed the petitions that forced the new law onto the ballot last Novem- ber can block those petitions—normally, a part of the public record—from public view. Those who want to keep the petitions secret say they are asking for this special dispensation because they fear that people who disagree with them will harass them for having taken the po- sition that they did. Protect Marriage Washing- ton, the group that sought, unsuccessfully, to overturn the domestic partnership law, filed a WINTER lawsuit in federal court seeking to seal the peti- tions from public scrutiny. A federal judge issued a temporary order stopping release of the signa- ENTERTAINMENT tures, pending a final decision, and the appeals of that decision are now before the high court. The U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that PREVIEW it would intervene in that dispute comes just two days after the Supreme Court took the un- usual move of intervening in a procedural dis- pute surrounding California’s Proposition 8. Pro- Windy City Times looks ponents of that November 2008 initiative, which at some exceptional was successful in banning legal recognition for winter offerings (including same-sex relationships, claim they are opposed Dreamgirls, which stars Moya Angela as Effie) encompassing to making the trial proceedings available for theater and dance. The preview begins on page 19. Turn to page 4 PattiMandy_jan20_wct10.25x1.5-fnl.qk:PattiMandy_wct10.25x1.5 1/15/10 1:50 PM Page 1 Photo by Joan Marcus
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Perry, the Supreme Court Dissenting from that decision were Justices voted 5-4 Jan. 13 to overturn lower-court deci- It turns out that it shouldn’t have been a big John Paul Stevens, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ste- sions from the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. surprise last year when conservative icon Ted phen Breyer and the court’s newest justice, Those decisions would have allowed airing of Olson announced he would help lead the charge Sonia Sotomayor. Breyer, writing a 10-page the Prop 8 trial on closed circuit television in against Proposition 8, the initiative that bans dissent for the minority, called the majority’s several federal courthouses around the country legal recognition for same-sex relationships in decision “unusual” and said there was no rea- and for delayed posting on YouTube. California. son for the high court to intervene on this is- In a 17-page opinion, to which no jus- Olson’s law firm (Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher) sue. The dissent also noted that the majority emphasizes that the company “truly embraces tice’s name was attached as author, the ma- is no novice at defending the rights of gays to was doing “harm to the public interest” by in- diversity,” and the site includes a video of two jority indicated its decision was based—not get married. In fact, the firm, of which Olson is terfering with public’s right to have access to of the firm’s openly gay partners—Jeff Webb and on the merits of whether this trial should be a partner, has defended the rights of same-sex the trial proceedings. David Rosenauer—talking about the high level made available for public viewing, but rather couples to marry in three other high-profile gay The high court’s decision to review the Wash- of comfort they have felt with being openly gay because—“it appears the courts below did not marriage cases. On its Web site, this large cor- ington State battle, coupled with last week’s at the firm. follow the appropriate procedures set forth in porate firm’s managing partner, Kenneth Doran, decision barring the public viewing of the Webb and Rosenauer note, during the video, federal law before changing their rules to allow that the firm has both conservative and liberal Proposition 8 trial, is causing some anxiety such broadcasting.” among gay civil rights advocates. ONLINE AT attorneys, and a number of openly gay attor- Nevertheless, the majority recounts that neys. The Perry case vote was 5-4; it required at WINDYCITYMEDIAGROUP.COM Prop 8 “advocates claim that they have been least four justices to take Doe v. Reed, and it Two of those openly gay attorneys who are subject to harassment as a result of public working on the Perry v. Schwarzenegger case are can be safely assumed that those four have NATIONAL NEWS disclosure of their support,” including death reason to question the decision of the lower Enrique Monagas and Sarah Piepmeier of San threats and boycotts. And it stated that pro- Francisco. courts. ponents of Prop 8 “have demonstrated that Lambda’s Pizer called the Supreme Court’s Piepmeier, who joined GD&C in 2003, helped irreparable harm would likely result from the the firm prepare a friend-of-the-court (or “am- involvement in “extra-procedural micro med- District Court’s actions” to make the proceed- dling” over courtroom cameras and its decision icus”) brief on behalf of a group of businesses ings viewable by the public. who supported the city of San Francisco’s first to hear the Referendum 71 petitions dispute Specifically, the majority suggested that U.S. makes it “hard not to draw a bigger, bleaker —Ex of Jim lawsuit, In Re Marriages, to defend the right of District Court Judge Vaughn Walker, who is pre- McGreevey (left) same-sex couples to marry. Both Piepmeier and conclusion” about the high court’s motives. siding over the Prop 8 trial Perry v. Schwarzeneg- In both cases, she said, anti-gay activists are against Monagas were involved in Gibson, Dunn’s work ger, allowed only five business days for public gay marriage on a second same-sex marriage case, Strauss v. making “absurd claims” in order to secure “spe- comment on his plan to make the proceedings cial protection” from the government. Horton, which challenged the constitutionality public, whereas “administrative agencies… —Maine man of Prop 8 as more than just an amendment to “Their claims would be comical,” said Pizer, usually” provide 30 days or more. “if they weren’t falling on such distressingly killed during the state constitution—as a revision of the con- “There are qualitative differences between sex party stitution. receptive high court ears.” [pro-Prop 8 witnesses] making public appear- ©2010 by Keen News Service. All rights re- ©2010 by Keen News Service. All rights re- ances regarding an issue and having one’s —Rockefeller’s served. served. LGBT scholarship To find out more about Piepmeier and Mon- agas, visit www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com. 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Luby Sebastian Patti APPELLATE COURT JUDGE 34 $)342)#4 s ,%3,)% 3/54( 6!#!.#9 #//+ #/5.49 s $%-/#2!4 Jan. 20, 2010 5 Help us Make History by electing the first openly gay member of the US Senate. On February 2nd come out to vote and be heard. www.MeisterForSenate.com 6 Jan. 20, 2010 Greg Harris Race: Illinois State Representative (13th District) Guide to the Gays Web site: GregHarris.org The skinny: Harris, who is openly HIV-positive as well as being openly gay, has represented his district (which includes The Feb. 2, 2010, primary elections have taken on added significance for Cook County’s Uptown, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, North Center and Bow- LGBT community, as at least 11 openly gay and lesbian individuals are vying for various manville) since being elected in 2006. Although his name has posts. Below are gay and lesbian candidates for office. (All of the candidates are in the appeared most prominently in LGBT publications in connection Democratic party.) with the issue of marriage equality (introducing a civil-mar- riage bill), he is intimately involved with a host of other is- sues, such as the state budget, foreclosure mediation, children of incarcerated parents and insurance reform. He is currently running unopposed. Deb Mell Race: Illinois State Representative (40th District) Ed Mullen Web site: DebMell.org Race: Illinois State Representative (11th District) The skinny: Deb Mell started her first term making history Web site: VoteEdMullen.com as the first open lesbian in the Illinois General Assembly—and The skinny: This district—which includes parts of Lakeview, then did something historic in being the only representative to Lincoln Park and Ravenswood—is up for grabs because incum- vote against impeachment of then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, her bent rep John Fritchey is running for a seat on the Cook Coun- brother-in-law. (She told Windy City Times, “The day I made ty Board of Commissioners. On his Web site, Mullen describes that vote, the Rod I knew and the Rod they were talking about himself as “an independent and progressive Democrat” who didn’t match up,” adding that people told her afterwards that strongly believes “in political reform, economic development, they were happy she voted that way.) A staunch advocate for and social justice.” Fun fact: Mullen is a founding member of marriage equality, Mell is locked in a contentious primary race the D.C. Cowboys, a gay country/western dance group that has with openly gay Joe Laiacona, marking the only race between appeared on America’s Got Talent. two out candidates in the state. Joe Laiacona Joanne Fehn Race: Illinois State Representative (40th District) Race: Cook County Judge, Kelley vacancy Web site: FriendsForJoeLaiacona.org Web site: JoanneFehn.com The skinny: A part-time instructor at Columbia College Chi- The skinny: Although she entered the race relatively late (in cago for almost 17 years, Laiacona told Windy City Times (in August), Fehn has been making up for lost time with a slew of an interview that ran Oct. 21) that he is a better candidate fundraisers and personal appearances, including hosting a Dec. than incumbent Rep. Deb Mell because “I have 62 years of 13 event at La Villa Restaurant, 3632 N. Pulaski, that ben- experience in living, I’m better educated, I solidly represent efited several organizations, including New Moms and Tabitha the middle-class people in my district—and I’m better able to House. Fehn has practiced transactional law for 15 years, and speak on their behalf.” Laiacona might be known to some in counts lesbian state Rep. Deb Mell among her supporters. the LGBT community as “Jack Rinella,” his pseudonym when he wrote “Leather Views” for Gay Chicago Magazine. Laiacona recently dropped a petition challenge against Mell, citing a lack of funds. Jim Madigan Todd Connor Race: Illinois State Senate (7th District) Race: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) com- Web site: JimMadigan.com missioner The skinny: This race is probably one of the most com- Web site: ToddConnor.org petitive in Illinois, as challenger Madigan is pitted against The skinny: A military veteran, Connor was commissioned Democratic incumbent state Sen. Heather Steans, who recently as a U.S. Navy officer, quickly becoming lieutenant and serv- introduced a marriage-equality measure. (The primary winner ing two tours of duty. As a candidate, his platform includes would then compete against Republican Adam Robinson, who competitive bidding; investing in a green infrastructure; and is for same-sex marriage.) Madigan has spoken on a slew of is- bringing transparency and accountability to the MWRD with sues ranging from women’s equality to preventing video gam- an inspector general. Considering his background (earning an bling in the district. A few weeks ago, the contest became MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business), even more contentious when Steans’ husband, Leo Smith, con- it should surprise no one that Connor, 31, wants to bring more fronted Madigan at a pro-Madigan rally in an Andersonville gay of a business perspective to the commission. nightspot. Linda J. Pauel David Schroeder Race: Cook County Judge, Dolan vacancy Race: Illinois State Representative (5th District) Web site: LindaJPauel.com Web site: PeopleForSchroeder.com The skinny: A 1991 summa cum laude graduate of Chicago- The skinny: Schroeder is another challenger who faces a Kent Law School, Pauel has been an attorney for the City of strong opponent; this time it is incumbent Ken Dunkin (who Chicago’s Law Department since 1994. Among the organiza- Schroeder calls “the ultimate Blagojevich enabler” on his Web tions that have endorsed Pauel are the Victory Fund, AFL-CIO site). Among the issues he supports are marriage equality, and the Cook County Democratic Party. In a recent interview campaign-contribution limits and reproductive choice (adding with Windy City Times, Pauel commented, “It’s important to that he advocates “measures that will lower the number of the community to see that we are viable candidates and that abortions,” such as “medically accurate sex education”). we can win despite that fact that people know that we’re gay.” She was born in Jamaica to parents of mixed heritage (Chi- nese, Jamaican and Dutch). Jacob Meister Sebastian Patti Race: U.S. Senate Race: 1st Appellate, South vacancy Web site: MeisterForSenate.com Web site: www.SebastianPatti.com The skinny: Being in a contest for Roland Burris’ U.S. Sen- The skinny: Patti, who is running against four other Demo- ate seat (and the one occupied by one-time U.S. Sen. Barack crats, became the first openly gay member of the Illinois Ap- Obama), Meister finds himself in a battle with heavy-hitters pellate Court when he was inducted Aug. 3. Patti (who became such as current Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, former City Illinois’ first openly gay appointed judge in 1996) is a director of Chicago Inspector General David Hoffman and Chicago Ur- of the Alliance of Illinois Judges, which was formed by the ban League President Cheryle Jackson. In an interview with Lesbian and Gay Judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County; Windy City Times that ran in the Sept. 16 issue, Meister said the group hopes to be a resource for fellow judges and the that he felt “almost compelled to jump into this race. There legal community, and to be mentors for LGBT law students. are a number of good people who could have run; unfortu- nately, they didn’t.” Jan. 20, 2010 7 APPELLATE COURT SP: Not necessarily. The [Illinois] Supreme WINDY CITY Court has the ability to assign people. I had a Sebastian Patti mixed assignment; I was assigned here as a cir- TIMES BY ANDREW DAVIS cuit judge. If I were to unfortunately lose the primary, then I’d go back to the circuit court; I 2010 PRIMARY Last year, Sebastian Patti made history when he didn’t resign that position. became the first openly gay individual to be se- An appellate court term is 10 years. If I’m ELECTION lected to serve the state on the appellate-court elected [this year], I serve for 10 years, and level. Patti talked with Windy City Times about there’s a retention election after that. SPECIAL being an appellate judge, and how he differs WCT: What types of cases do you mostly hear? Tort cases? Something else? With the primary elections right around the from his opponents. SP: The vast majority of cases that we hear are corner on Feb. 2, this issue features the Windy Windy City Times: You were appointed to criminal appeals. But anytime anybody takes an City Times Primary Election Guide. (Also, keep in [the circuit court] in ‘95 and ran in ‘96. Now, appeal from a trial-court decision in Chicago or mind that early voting runs through Jan. 28.) you were appointed to the appellate court in Cook County, they come here. Windy City Times does not endorse those in po- ‘09 and you’re running this year. What’s dif- WCT: Are there any types of cases that are litical races. Rather, we send out questionnaires ferent now, aside from the fact that you’re at harder to decide on this level, since many to candidates and rate their responses based on a higher judicial level? more are not so cut-and-dried? Is there a the total number of questions for that race. We Sebastian Patti: The Earth. I mean that, actu- different mindset involved on an appellate also list the endorsements of various gay and ally. The shift in our society, as it relates to the court? progressive groups, and area bar associations. LGBT community, has been so great that any- SP: Some of them are more complicated than (Questionnaire answers from some groups, such body who was involved in politics in the early- others; some are more straightforward than oth- as the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, will run next to-mid ‘90s could not have predicted the kinds ers—but you get the whole gamut, soup to nuts. week.) of issues that we’re addressing in 2010. If some- Sebastian Patti. Image courtesy of Frances It’s everything. We also have a number of interviews. In this body had suggested in 1995 that one of the Jackson Right now, looking at cases assigned to me, issue, we will run profiles of lesbian judicial can- significant legal issues for consideration by the there’s a criminal case, a divorce action, an didates Joanne Fehn and Linda Pauel. Also, we courts would’ve been gay marriage, I would’ve wonderful to see that shift take place. administrative-review appeal from the Chicago are running an interview with Sebastian Patti, said, “You’re crazy.” WCT: Let’s talk about being on the appel- Board of Elections, a foreclosure case. There’s a the first openly gay individual to be appointed WCT: What do you think is the most press- late court. How has it been? wide range of cases represented. a state appellate court judge, who is running ing issue for the LGBT community right now? SP: It’s ... magic. [Interviewer laughs.] Andrew, WCT: So what separates you from the other for the post again. In addition, we are printing SP: Marriage is certainly a hugely important it’s been a completely different profession than candidates? interviews with state Senate incumbent Heather topic of discussion within and [outside] the being a trial judge. SP: There are five people in my race. I suggest Steans and Democratic challenger Jim Madigan; community. Having said that, I think there are WCT: How so? that one measure of a judge’s ability comes from if Madigan wins this tight race, he could be the a number of issues that are hugely important. SP: Well, we only hear appeals. We sit in pan- bar ratings, reviews and evaluations; I’ve had first openly gay state senator in Illinois history. We are lucky enough to be able to live in a city, els of three judges each. It is as collegial an nothing but good ones for my entire career. Ad- (Other interviews, such as with candidates county and state that are open to talking about organization or profession as is the circuit court, ditionally, I have the advantage that I have an running for Cook County board president and the the issues. We are a community that has to deal but you need to be able to cobble together a incumbency of sorts. And—and I say this with U.S. Senate seat, will run online this week at with other issues that everyone has to deal with: majority opinion to dispose of a case—and that all humility—the fact that the Supreme Court www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com, and will run in the economy, the U.S. foreign policy as it af- takes personal interaction, and takes discussing recognized those abilities and put me here sug- print next week.) fects the LGBT community. We are now, in short, intellectually legal views with one’s colleagues. gest that I’m the best candidate in my race. Lastly, see what a few local individuals have to becoming mainstream; all the other issues that An ability to deal with one’s colleagues at arm’s See www.sebastianpatti.com. say about the upcoming elections. are important to [everyone else] affect us. The length in addressing specific concerns is hugely To see what Sebastian Patti has to say about See past editions for interviews and articles on difference between now and the 1990s or 1980s important. fellow history-making judge Tom Chiola, see those candidates as well as other non-gay pols is simply being an LGBT person in Chicago—the WCT: You’re running for an election instead www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com. running for office www.windycitymediagroup. mere existence is not an issue, in and of itself. of retention? Is that how it is with every elec- com. There’s been a huge paradigm shift, and it’s been tion on that level? Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization Endorsements - February 2, 2010 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Dolan Vacancy Linda J. Pauel 160 David Hoffman (vote for no more than 3) Hayes Vacancy Bonnie Carol McGrath 164 US Senator United States Senator Barbara McGowan 82 Kelley Vacancy John Patrick Callahan, Jr. 166 #2 David Hoffman 2 Mariyana Spyropolous 84 O’Malley Vacancy Thomas V. Lyons 181 Governor Todd Connor 90 Riley Vacancy Russell William Hartigan 184 Pat Quinn 11 Cook County Board President Cook County Judicial Subcircuits Lt. Governor Toni Preckwinkle 95 1st Coleman Thaddeus L. Wilson 191 Mike Boland 22 Cook County Sheriff 1st Steele Joseph Chico 196 Comptroller Tom Dart 102 9th Otaka Abbey Fishman Romanek 191 9th “A” Steven Bernstein 195 Pat Quinn Clint Krislov 27 Cook County Assessor 11th Riley Ann Finley Collins 193 Governor Treasurer Raymond Figueroa 107 #11 15th Phelan John C. Griffin 204 Robin Kelly 29 Cook County Board Commissioners Township Committeeman United States Congress 3rd District Jerry “Iceman” Butler 111 3rd District Jorge Mújica 42 5th District Sheila Chalmers-Currin 112 Hanover Gertrude “Trudy” Zaja 211 7th District Danny K. Davis 45 6th District John Fairman 113 10th District Daniel J. Seals 41 8th District Javier “Xavier” Nogueras 111 REPUBLICA� PRIMARY 10th District Bridget Gainer 111 Representative in the General Assembly State Central Committee 12th District John A. Fritchey 111 Toni Preckwinkle 7th District Karen Yarbrough 52 50th District Kay Hatcher County Board 13th District Larry Suffredin 111 7th District Danny K. Davis 53 President 16th District Bill Russ 111 Cook County Board Commissioner #95 State Senator 17th District Victor Forys 112 17th District Mark Thompson 113 7th District Heather Steans 61 PAID FOR BY Appellate Court - 1st District Township Committeeman THE INDEPENDENT Representative in the General Assembly McNulty Vacancy Arnette Hubbard 131 Maine Mark Thompson 211 CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 2nd District Josip “Joe” Trutint 74 O’Malley Vacancy Thomas Hogan 137 GREE� PRIMARY 1325 S Wabash #105, 11th District Daniel Farley 72 South Vacancy Sebastian Patti 143 Chicago IL 60605 18th District Jeffrey Paul Smith 74 United States Congress Cook County Circuit Court 29th District Thaddeus Jones 72 5th District Matthew Reichel 41 Jesus Salaar, Chair; Berland Vacancy William H. Hooks 151 40th District Joseph Laiacona 72 Rich Whitehead, Bronsteini Vacancy Terry MacCarthy 154 Treasurer 59th District Elliott Harstein 72 www.iviipo.org 8 Jan. 20, 2010 vantaged individuals’ interests. They, more than STATE SENATE: anyone else, depend on their elected officials to 7th DISTRICT help with their problems. Stokes’s idea, there- fore, is definitely a driving force for me and why Heather Steans I am running for the 7th District because I be- BY chasse rehwinkel lieve that elected officials must be responsive to all of the people, both the advantaged and the Voters in Illinois’s 7th District should recognize disadvantaged. the name Heather Steans. WCT: Considering the recent abuse of power Following a special Democratic primary elec- from the former governor, how will you, if tion in February 2008, Steans was elected to elected, fit into a new, cleaner-run state po- represent Illinois’ 7th District, an election she litical system? has called both “exciting” and “humbling.” JM: Let me just tell you that one of the most Recently, Windy City was able to talk with Ste- unfortunate things about Illinois state politics ans about the primary and her first term as a is that the elected officials are so heavily reliant state senator. on the special interest, machine-run political Windy City Times: How was your first term system to keep them in their legislative seats. as a state senator? And once politicians are dependent on that ma- Heather Steans: It was really great; tiring chine I think they are often unable to fully rep- sometimes, but great. A lot went on in this Heather Steans. Jim Madigan. resent their district’s interests, especially when a term. We elected a new senate president and we tough vote comes up. With my campaign I want also impeached a governor, so there was defi- people to know that I am running without the nitely a lot of activity. One of the big problems WCT: Please comment on the timing of the STATE SENATE: help of the “Illinois political machine”—I am with why I think stuff doesn’t always get done equal-marriage bill being introduced so close 7th DISTRICT not asking for it and I’m certainly not getting in Springfield is too much power often rests with to the end of the session and near the voting it—so that I can set myself up to govern dif- the major leaders. So you hear things like the on the civil-unions bill. Jim Madigan ferently, with the independence that the people “pay-to-play” bill where 47 senators were in HS: I advanced the marriage-equality bill re- BY chasse rehwinkel need and deserve. I want people to know that support of it, but we couldn’t get it out of the cently because other states are moving ahead even if you cannot afford your own lobbyist or- rules committee to a vote because the way our with full marriage equality. While the civil-unions Jim Madigan—an openly gay adjunct lecturer at ganization, you can still be heard in this state. power structure is. bill has been stalled in both chambers, no one the University of Chicago Law School—is gear- WCT: You are an openly gay candidate who WCT: You recently introduced bill 2468, an advancing civil unions, including my opponent, ing up to challenge Democrat incumbent Heath- has had a history of supporting both LGBT equal-marriage act, in the Senate. Could you advocates that our community would be will- er Steans for the 7th District’s state Senate seat and women’s-rights issues; your opponent, talk about that? ing to settle for civil unions. Civil unions have in the upcoming 2010 primary elections. incumbent Heather Steans, has also been an HS: As you know one of the great things about always been a stepping stone to full marriage Currently Madigan is a lecturer at the Uni- open advocate for these issues. Is there any the 7th District is that it has one of the larg- equality. I introduced the marriage-equality bill versity of Chicago Law School and boasts that contention between the two of you on these est LGBT populations in the state. In represent- with the full support of Springfield advocates like most Chicagoans he lives from “paycheck- topics? ing the district I’ve gotten to talk with a lot and Rep. Greg Harris said that this was a good to-paycheck” and depends on the CTA to get to JM: Well, Heather took up a lot of good posi- of LGBT individuals about some of the concerns time to confirm that there is support in the Sen- work everyday. tions after she was considered to be the next they have and I’ve seen that marriage is a fun- ate as well as the House for complete marriage Windy City Times recently talked to Jim Madi- state Senator. The 7th District is a district that damental human right that all people should equality; Rep. Harris has previously filed a mar- gan about his campaign. is overwhelming in support of LGBT equality, have. Rep. Greg Harris has been working hard riage equality bill in the House. Since introduc- Windy City Times: On your campaign Web women’s equality, reproductive choice and so in the house, introducing an equal marriage bill ing the Equal Marriage Act I have had many dis- site you quote former Cleveland Mayor Carl on, so you can’t represent this district or at and campaigning for marriage equality, but we cussions to advance both civil unions as well as Stokes who said, “more choices for those who least stay in office here without taking up these have never had such a bill in the senate so I full marriage equality sooner rather than later. have few.” Is this the philosophy that is driv- causes. So, if you are going to vote based on felt it was the right time. The tide is turning, we WCT: Your Democratic opponent, Jim Madi- ing your campaign for state Senate? our stances on LGBT rights then yes, we are very have full marriage equality in a number of states gan, has accused you of buying your seat from Jim Madigan: What Carl Stokes was talking similar, my difference with Heather then is that including our neighbor Iowa and I think Illinois former Gov. Blagojevich. Could you respond to about was what should be the object of the I didn’t just take up these positions when I was needed this kind of legislation on the table to this? actions taken by the government. He was talk- anointed with a state Senate seat. Instead I’ve move forward in getting rights for everyone. HS: My opponent’s statement is based on ing about urban planning then, but I think it been doing work to advance these causes for I do support civil unions, but only as a step faulty facts. [In 2008], I ran and won election in can be applied to legislation across the board. years in advance, whether it be while I was at toward full equal marriage rights; full rights has a competitive, open Democratic primary based I think what he said impacted me because it the University of Chicago or when I was working to be the clear goal. Let me tell you no piece of on my experience and vision for leadership for was a statement about who the government is in the non-profit sector. To me, the badge of legislation I have ever supported has ever got- 7th District residents. The fact is that I won an impacting and how it is impacting them. That’s courage is not that you support these issues; it’s ten the kind of emotional support I’ve seen with open Democratic primary. Maybe my opponent what I think the government should be asking that you have been actually progressing these this bill. I have received many stories from LGBT doesn’t remember the primary election because before every decision. causes over the long term and I’ve done that. individuals explaining how they were unable to he didn’t vote in this district the last Democratic As a Democrat, I believe this is a tremendously To find out Jim Madigan’s thoughts do so many things with their partner because primary. important point that stresses looking out for about possibly winning without “the they weren’t technically family. Marriage is a ba- To find out Heather Steans’ thoughts those people who cannot afford the lobbyists system” and instigating change, visit www. sic civil right that everyone in Illinois should be about her Springfield colleagues, visit www. and other groups that look after the more ad- WindyCityMediaGroup.com. able to enjoy. WindyCityMediaGroup.com. DIANN K. MARSALEK, Esq. (Candidate for Cook County Circuit Judge for the vacancy of Judge Philip Bronstein) • Education includes BA and MA-DePaul and JD-NIU College of Law • Licensed attorney for over 19 years • Trial experience as a former Assistant Attorney General and Hearing Officer experience with the Illinois Secretary of State • Slated by the Cook County Democratic Party • Endorsed by Cook County College Teachers Union Upcoming Events: #1600, Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, Hispanic Primary Watch Party: February 2nd at 6:30 p.m., Illinois State Law Enforcement, United Hellenic Voters Sully’s House Tap Room & Grill of America, Personal PAC, Italian American Political Vote for fairness, Coalition and Advocates Society of Polish American 1501 N. Dayton St. integrity and Attorneys, llinois Committee for Honest Government Monthly Meeting: February 7th at 3pm, experience on • Rated Qualified by the Chicago Bar Association, February 2, 2010. Lesbian/Gay Bar Assoc., Women's Bar, The Center on Halsted Decalogue Society and other bar associations Monthly Social: February 7th at 4:30pm, Sidetrack Punch • Former President of Lake View Citizens' Council and 156 President of 23rd District Steering Committee which aim to improve the quality of life of Lake View & Uptown Paid for by Citizens to Elect residents To RSVP email us at: [email protected] Diann K. Marsalek. A copy • Endorsed by Ald. Tom Tunney, Art Johnston, Rick Garcia of our report will be filed and To receive our regular updates, subscribe to our email list at available with the Illinois and Vernita Gray State Board of Elections. www.LogCabinIllinois.org Jan. 20, 2010 9 COOK COUNTY took part in apprehending the notorious Texas CIRCUIT COURT Seven. He also worked tirelessly to aide his citi- zens in one of the worst and largest recorded More on Colorado wild fires. He is my hero.” Fehn also sings the praises of Martin Luther Joanne Fehn King, Jr. By Ross Forman “I admire him immensely,” she said. “Techni- cally, he was not a politician, but he was an Joanne Fehn graduated with honors from Regis advocate for civil change and a leader for human College, but, before she left the Denver-based rights. I admire him for the impact he had on school in 1987, she endured one of her, uh, cra- politics and politicians. I use one of his quotes ziest moments ever. on my Facebook page. The activism and move- She swam over two miles in timed races in one ment he created awakened public consciousness meet—all over a four-hour span. of the wrongs that needed to be righted through “A teammate was unable to swim her 400-me- the civil rights movement and non-violent civil ter butterfly event,” Fehn said. “If she failed to disobedience. He was a skilled orator and his finish her race, then the team’s strongest swim- speeches remain riveting to this day.” mer, who [likely] would [have won] that heat Fehn said she never truly aspired to enter into Joanne Fehn. would be disqualified.” politics, though she finds it fascinating. She did, But, since Fehn was a strong swimmer, her however, aspire to be a judge. Linda Pauel. coach asked her to fill in. candidate for the vacancy of the Honorable Dan- Fehn is the only female and lesbian candidate That meant, Fehn had to swim the butterfly iel J. Kelley. She has lived with her partner since in her race. She has practiced law in Cook County for eight lengths. 1998. for 15 years, the last nine practicing in a corpo- COOK COUNTY “Luckily my perseverance kicked in,” she said. Fehn is following her father into the public rate general counsel. CIRCUIT COURT “Needless to say, it was not pretty, but I fin- eye. Frank Fehn started out as a county coroner To find out much more about Joanne ished. Swimming that race impacted all the rest in Teller County (Colo.) and then later became Fehn—including everything from her favorite Getting to know of my races.” Teller County Sheriff in his 70s. “I admire how he TV judge to her thoughts on what qualities Fehn, now 45 and living in Chicago’s Villa Dis- served his public,” she said. “With the support everyone should possess—visit www. Linda Pauel trict area, is a Cook County Circuit Court judge of the FBI and neighboring law enforcement, he WindyCityMediaGroup.com. By Ross Forman She’s a Democratic candidate for Cook County Circuit Court Judge, but Linda Pauel admitted she doesn’t even have the final say at home. That right belongs to her children, ages 5 and 7. “They don’t care what I do for a living; they still think they’re the bosses,” she said, laugh- ing. Pauel, 44, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and now lives in Chicago’s Indian Woods Community in Jefferson Park. “I was in my third year of high school [at Campion College] in Jamaica when my family migrated to the U.S.,” she said. “[Since] I was only 13 years at the time, I was placed in 8th "As your next grade in Houston and had to repeat another three years of high school at Clear Creek High state representative I am School in League City, Texas.” She graduated in 1983. She graduated from committed to working for Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, in 1987. Pauel, a lesbian, exhibits a witty sense of hu- full marriage equality for mor. She’s open-minded, but level-headed. “I am all Illinois residents and not afraid to admit when I make mistakes,” she said. “I love meeting new people. I am comfort- will be a strong voice for able in my own skin. “ Here’s more about the candidate who admits the LGBT community." she often roots for the underdog and has com- peted in triathlons: —Favorite professional team: “I like many, • Former Assistant Attorney [such as] the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Bulls, and the Reggae Boys,” Jamaica’s national General with Lisa Madigan soccer team. —Favorite pro athlete: Usain Bolt —Dream vacation spot: “Anywhere warm • Board Member of Personal with a beautiful beach and scuba diving” PAC and Illinois Council —Favorite movie: Recent: Up. Oldie but goodie: Thelma and Louise. Against Handgun Violence —Favorite TV show: “I haven’t watched TV regularly for years. Before they went off the air, [my favorites included] Six Feet Under and West • Endorsed by: Wing.” —I’m better than most...: “At forgiving” Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, —In a perfect world...: “people would care Commissioner Bridget Gainer, less about other people’s differences and try to work towards a common good.“ Sierra Club, —Nobody asked me, but...: “people are un- employed, homeless, at war, and we have to hear Planned Parenthood, about Tiger Woods’ indiscretions because???” Personal PAC, —Favorite actor: Sidney Poitier —Favorite actress: Susan Sarandon Illinois Federation of Teachers —All-time favorite politician, and why: Barack Obama. “He accomplished what many people thought was impossible. Although expec- FOR THE PEOPLE...FOR A CHANGE tations were incredibly high and he has disap- pointed some people, he has still been a much greater inspiration to many more.” VOTE FOR ANN WILLIAMS FEBRUARY 2 To find out Linda’s answer to the question “Who is the real Linda Pauel?”—among oth- www.annwilliams2010.com ers—visit www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com. PUNCH 73 10 Jan. 20, 2010 COOK COUNTY RACES WCT IVI PPAC VF Election 2010 WCT = Windy City Times questions, number listed is of the total ques- COOK COUNTY board - 6th district tions correct for that race John Fairman (D) Y IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization Joan Patricia Murphy (D) Y PPAC = Personal PAC Nick Valadez (D) STATEWIDE RACES VF = Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Sandra K. Czyznikiewisc (R) WCT = Windy City Times questions, number listed is of the total ques- Michael Hawkins (R) tions correct for that race William Moran (R) IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization WCT IVI PPAC VF PPAC = Personal PAC COOK COUNTY board - 7th district EQIL = Equality Illinois PAC COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT Jesus G. Garcia (D) 13/14 Dorothy A. Brown (D) 13/14 Joseph Mario Moreno (D) Terrence O’Brien (D) Paloma Andrade (G) WCT IVI PPAC EQIL Toni Preckwinkle (D) 13/14 Y Y Todd H. Stroger (D) COOK COUNTY board - 8th district GOVERNOR John Garrido III (R) Omar Lopez (D) Daniel W. Hynes (D) 14/14 Roger Keats (R) Javier Nogueras (D) 13/14 Y Y Pat Quinn (D) 13/14 Y Y Joseph A. Barton (G) Edwin Reyes (D) Ed Scanlan (D) Sean Burke (G) Ariel Rosa (D) William “Dock” Walls III (D) Thomas Tresser (G) Adam Andrzejewski (R) COOK COUNTY board - 9th district Bill Brady (R) COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR Cary Capparelli (D) Kirk W. Dillard (R) Joseph Berrios (D) 7/8 Peter N. Silvestri (R) Y Andy McKenna (R) Raymond A. Figueroa (D) Y Brock Merck (G) Dan Proft (R) Andrea Railia (D) Jim Ryan (R) Robert Shaw (D) COOK COUNTY board - 10th district Robert J. Schillerstrom (R) Y Eugene Staples (D) Bridget Gainer (D) 13/14 Y Y Rich Whitney (G) Sharon Strobeck-Eckersall (R) 5/8 Kevin W. Graham (D) Michael White (I) Robert C. Grota (G) COOK COUNTY board - 11th district LT. GOVERNOR COOK COUNTY CLERK John P. Daley (D) Y Mike Boland (D) 13/14 Y Y David Orr (D) Y Carl Segvitch (R) Thomas Michael Castillo (D) Angel Garcia (R) Scott Lee Cohen (D) 13/14 Y COOK COUNTY board - 12th district Rickey R. Hendon (D) COOK COUNTY SHERIFF John A. Fritchey (D) 12/14 Y Y Terry Link (D) Y Sylvester Baker, Jr. (D) Ted Matlak (D) Arthur L. Turner (D) Y Thomas Dart (D) 13/14 Y Y Brad Cole (R) Frederick Collins (R) COOK COUNTY board - 13th district Dennis W. Cook (R) Marshall P. Lewis (G) John Michael Keefe (D) 12/14 Matt Murphy (R) Larry Suffredin (D) Y Y Jason Plumer (R) COOK COUNTY TREASURER Linda Thompson Lafianza (R) Don Tracy (R) Maria Pappas (D) Y George E. Milkowski (G) Randy A. White, Sr. (R) Carol Morse (R) Don W. Crawford (G) COOK COUNTY board - 1st district COOK COUNTY board - 14th district ATTORNEY GENERAL Mary Collins (D) Jennifer Bishop Jenkins (D) 13/14 Y Lisa Madigan (D) Y Earleen Collins (D) Y Kurt Eichaker (R) Steve Kim (R) Chris Harris (D) Gregg Goslin (R) David F. Black (G) Adekunle “Ade” Onayemi (D) Patrick O’Donoghye (R) Derrick Smith (D) SECRETARY OF STATE Ronald Lawleess (D) COOK COUNTY board - 15th district Jesse White (D) Y Y Jim Steven Dasakis (D) Robert Enriquez (R) COOK COUNTY board - 2nd district Timothy O. Schneider (R) Adrian Frost (G) Frank M. Bass (D) Dennis Beninato (D) COOK COUNTY board - 16th district COMPTROLLER George Blakemore (D) Eddy Garcia (D) S. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) Y Erold Elysee (D) Bill Russ (D) Y Clinton A. Krislov (D) Y Y Desiree Grode (D) 7/14 Jeffrey R. Tobolski (D) 10/14 David E. Miller (D) 5/8 Y Y Robert Palmer (D) Tony Peraica (R) Jim Dodge (R) Robert B. Steele (D) Y Brian A. Sloan (R) Judy Baar Topinka (R) Michael Smith (G) Alex Matos (G) William R. Kelly (R) Alejandro Reyes (G) R. Erika Shafer (G) COOK COUNTY board - 3rd district Jerry Butler (D) Y Y COOK COUNTY board - 17th district TREASURER Ronald Oliver (D) Victor A. Forys (D) Y Y Mark Doyle (D) Monica Torries-Linares (D) 14/14 John J. Maher (D) Robin Kelly (D) 8/8 Y Y Y Patrick Maher (D) Justin P. Oberman (D) 8/8 Y COOK COUNTY board - 5th district Donna Sanders (D) Dan Rutherford (R) Y Sheila Chalmers-Currin (D) Y Elizabeth Doody Gorman (R) Scott K. Summers (G) 6/8 Deborah Sims (D) Y Gerald F. Maher (R) Miriam Shabo (R) Mark Thompson (R) Y James Thigpen (R) Richard Dalka (G) Matthew J. Ogean (G) DAN FARLEY THE PEOPLE’S CANDIDATE Democrat for 11th District State Representative JOANNE F. FEHN ★ Business degree from DePaul and Law degree COOK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE from Kent Law School ★ Farley supports equality for all and the end to DEDICATED discrimination based on sexual orientation ★ Farley will fight to ensure gay and lesbian EQUITABLE adoptive parents have equal rights as heterosexual adoptive parents IMPARTIAL ★ Endorsed by Commissioner Forrest Claypool, Congressman Mike Quigley, State Representative Greg Harris, Alderman Tom Tunney, and IVI-IPO HONEST PUNCH #72 FAIR DEALING Paid for by Citizens for Dan Farley CIVIC LEADER Jan. 20, 2010 11 WCT IVI PPAC VF WCT IVI HRC WCT IVI HRC WATER RECLAMATION COMMISSIONER 1st congressional district 8th congressional district Theodore Aguilar (D) Harold L. Bailey (D) Melissa Bean (D) 80 Michael Alvarez (D) Jo Anne Guillemette (D) Dirk W. Beveridge (R) Stella Black (D) 8/9 Y Bobby L. Rush (D) 90 John Dawson (R) Todd Connor (D) 9/9 Y Y Y Fred Smith (D) Christopher Geissler (R) Wallace Davis III (D) Jeff Adams (G) Gregory S. Jacobs (R) Maureen Kelly (D) Maria Rodriguez (R) Jerry J. Marzullo (D) 2nd congressional district Joe Walsh (R) Barbara McGowan (D) Y Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D) 100 Bill Scheurer (G) Kathleen Mary O’Reilley (D) Isaac C. Hayes (R) Mary Ann Paolantonio Salemi (D) Michael E. Mayden (G) 9th congressional district Mariyana Spyropolous (D) 6/9 Y Y Anthony W. Williams (G) Janice D. Schakowsky (D) 100 Kari K. Steele (D) 5/9 Susanne Atanus (R) Paul Chialdikas (R) 3rd congressional district Joel Barry Pollak (R) Jimmy Lee Tillman II (R) Daniel William Lipinski (D) 45 Simon Ribiero (G) John Ailey (G) Jorge Mujica (D) Y Morris Shanfield (G) Nadine Bopp (G) Michael A. Bendas (R) Diana Horton (G) Laurel Lambert Schmidt (G) 10th congressional district Julie Hamos (D) 18/18 4th congressional district Elliot Richardson (D) Luis V. Gutierrez (D) 100 Daniel J. Seals (D) 18/18 Y US congress RACES Robert J. Burns (G) Patricia K. Bird (R) WCT = Windy City Times questions, number listed is of the total William J. Cadigan (R) questions correct for that race 5th congressional district Elizabeth Coulson (R) IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization Mike Quigley (D) 18/18 Robert Dold (R) HRC= Human Rights Campaign 110th Congress, ratings are a percentage Ashvin Lad (R) 14/18 Arie Friedman (R) of total 100% based on HRC tracking of how candidates voted in the Rosanna Pulido (R) Dick Green (R) 110th Congress David Ratowitz (R) Paul Hamann (R) Terrence A. Gilhooly (G) Richard B. Mayers (G) WCT IVI HRC Matthew Reichel (G) Y Andrew Williams (G) 16/18 12th congressional district u.s. senate Jerry F. Costello (D) 55 Corey Dabney (D) 6th congressional district Theresa Kormos (R) Alexander Giannoulias (D) 18/18 Benjamin S. Lowe (D) Teri Newman (R) David Hoffman (D) 18/18 Y Peter J. Roskam (R) 0 Rodger W. Jennings (G) Cheryle Jackson (D) Robert Marshall (D) 7th congressional district 13th congressional district Jacob J. Meister (D) 18/18 Jim Ascot (D) 16/18 Scott Harper (D) John Arrington (R) Clarence Desmond Clemons (D) Judy Biggert (R) 55 Patrick J. Hughes (R) Robert Dallas (D) Mark Steven Kirk (R) 85 Danny K. Davis (D) 100 14th congressional district Thomas Kuna (R) Sharon Denise Dixon (D) 17/18 Bill Foster (D) NA Donald Lowery (R) Marshall E. Hatch, Sr. (D) Jeff Dankelfsen (R) Andy Martin (R) Joyce Washington (D) Ethan A. Hastert (R) Kathleen Thomas (R) Darlena Williams-Burnett (D) Randall M. Hultgren (R) Robert L. Zadek (R) Mark M. Weiman (R) James T. Purcell (R) LeAlan M. Jones (G) Kip Robbins (G) Mark Vargas (R) Daniel J. 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Burns (D) Y Y Timothy V. Johnson (R) 0 Robert Martinez (D) Slyvester Hendricks (R) Richard G. Schultz (D) 16th congressional district Josip Trutin (D) Y 27th representative DISTRICT George W. Gaulrapp (D) Vernita Boyd (D) Donald A. Manzullo (R) 0 3rd representative DISTRICT Monique D. Davis (D) Y Y Terry G. Campbell (G) Luis Arroyo (D) Y Y 28th representative DISTRICT 17th congressional district 4th representative DISTRICT Robert Rita (D) Y Y Phil Hare (D) 100 Jose Massas (D) Bobby Schilling (R) Cynthia Soto (D) Y Y 29th representative DISTRICT Roger K. Davis (G) 14/18 Thaddeus Jones (D) Y Y 5th representative DISTRICT Sheryl E. Tillman (D) 18th congressional district Gwendolyn Drake (D) Kenneth Williams (D) Deirdre Hirner (D) Y Kenneth Dunkin (D) Y Y Carl Ray (D) David Schroeder (D) 14/14 Y 30th representative DISTRICT Aaron Schock (R) William Davis (D) Y Y Sheldon Schafer (G) 6th representative DISTRICT Esther Golar (D) Y 31st representative DISTRICT 19th congressional district Mary E. Flowers (D) Y Tim Bagwell (D) 7th representative DISTRICT Michael Firsching (R) 4/18 Karen A. Yarbrough (D) Y Y 32nd representative DISTRICT John M. Shimkus (R) 0 Bobby Joe Johnson (D) 8th representative DISTRICT Syron M. Smith (D) ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY RACES La Shawn K. Ford (D) Y Andre Thapedi (D) Y Yvette Williams (D) WCT = Windy City Times questions, number listed is of the total ques- 9th representative DISTRICT tions correct for that race John Burros (D) 13/14 33rd representative DISTRICT IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization Matthew Harrington (D) Marlow H. Colvin (D) Y PPAC = Personal PAC Bruce L. Jackson (D) EQIL = Equality Illinois PAC Keith L. Jackson (D) 34th representative DISTRICT VF = Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Jerry L. Patton (D) Constance A. Howard (D) 11/14 Y Y Arthur Turner (D) Y WCT IVI PPAC EQIL VF Dorothy L. Walton (D) 38th representative DISTRICT 10th representative DISTRICT 1ST SENATE DISTRICT Al Riley (D) Y Y Annazette R. Collins (D) Y Y Adolfo Mondragon (D) Jonathan Goldman (D) 13/14 39th representative DISTRICT Antonio Munoz (D) Y Anthony Johnson (D) Maria Antonia Berrios (D) Y Y 4th SENATE DISTRICT Keith D. Muhammad (D) Jeremy Karpen (G) Joseph W. Sneed (D) Kimberly A. Lightford (D) Y Y Mable Taylor (D) 40th representative DISTRICT 7th SENATE DISTRICT Eddie Winters (D) Joe Laiacona (D) 13/14 Y Deborah L. Mell (D) 14/14 Y Y Jim Madigan (D) 14/14 Y 11th representative DISTRICT Heather Steans (D) 14/14 Y Y Y Dan Farley (D) 11/14 Y Y 42nd representative DISTRICT Adam Robinson (R) 14/14 Ed Mullen (D) 14/14 Y Y Y Kathryn F. Vlahos (D) 9/14 10th SENATE DISTRICT Ann M. Williams (D) 13/14 Y Sandra M. Pihos (R) Scott Tucker (R) Mary Sendra Anselmo (D) 43rd representative DISTRICT Wanda Majcher (D) 12th representative DISTRICT Keith Farnham (D) Y John G. Mulroe (D) Y Sara Feigenholtz (D) 13/14 Y Y Ruth Munson (R) John Nocita (D) Thomas M. Ryan (D) 13th representative DISTRICT 44th representative DISTRICT Brian G. Doherty (R) Gregory Harris (D) 14/14 Y Y Fred Crespo (D) Y 13th SENATE DISTRICT Billie D. Roth (R) 14th representative DISTRICT Kwame Raoul (D) Y Y Harry Osterman (D) Y Y 47th representative DISTRICT 16th SENATE DISTRICT James F. Speta (D) Y 15th representative DISTRICT Patricia R. Bellock (R) Jacqueline Collins (D) Y John C. D’amico (D) Bob Mueller (G) Y 19th SENATE DISTRICT 16th representative DISTRICT 49th representative DISTRICT M. Maggie Crotty (D) Y Y Lou Lang (D) 12/14 Y Y Jennifer Barconi (D) Y 22nd SENATE DISTRICT Timothy L. Schmitz (R) 17th representative DISTRICT Michael Noland (D) Y Y Daniel K. Biss (D) 13/14 Y 50th representative DISTRICT Steven Rauschenberger (R) Hamilton Chang (R) Linda Healy (D) 25th SENATE DISTRICT Kay Hatcher (R) Y Y 18th representative DISTRICT Bob McQuillan (R) Leslie N. Juby (D) Y Robyn Gabel (D) 14/14 Y Keith R. Wheeler (R) Chris Lauzen (R) Patrick Keenan-Devlin (D) 14/14 Y P. Sean Michaels (R) Eamon Kelly (D) 13/14 Y 52nd representative DISTRICT 28th SENATE DISTRICT Edmund B. Moran, Jr. (D) Mark H. Beaubien, Jr. (R) Y Y Jeffrey Paul Smith (D) 13/14 Y Y Corrine Michelle Pierog (D) Y 53rd representative DISTRICT John J. Millner (R) 21st representative DISTRICT Linda Birnbaum (D) 31ST SENATE DISTRICT Terrence J. Collins (D) Sidney H. Mathias (R) Y Michael J. 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Kay (R) Mark Walker (D) Y Emily McAsey (D) Y David Harris (R) Maripat Oliver (R) 114th representative DISTRICT Eddie Lee Jackson (D) Y Y Will McGaughy (D) Carl E. Officer (D) Re-elect JUDGE Cook County Sheriff Tom Thomas J. Dart HoganAppellate Court Recommended By: Highly Recommended Lesbian & Gay Illinois State Bar Association of Bar Association Chicago Endorsed By: Vernita Gray Rev. Kevin Tindell Punch #102 on February 2nd Punch #137 WWW.JUDGEHOGAN.ORG Paid for and authorized by Hogan for the Appellate Court. A copy of our report, filed with the State Board of Election and the County Clerk, is or will be made available for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, IL and from the Cook County Clerk, 69 W. Washington, Chicago, IL. 14 Jan. 20, 2010 JUDICIAL EVALUATIONS WCT PPAC IVI-IPO CCL CBA DSL ISBA LAGBAC WBAI Thaddeus L. Wilson (D) Y Q R R Q R R Windy City Times does not endorse candidates. DSL – Decalogue Society of Lawyers Cook Circuit Court-1st Sub Rather, we list their answers to our questionnaire ISBA – Illinois State Bar Association (Steele vacancy) as well as the ratings of legal organizations so that LAGBAC – Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago Joseph Chico (D) Y NR NR NR NQN R NR readers can make informed choices when they vote. WBAI – Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Michelle Hugghis Flagg (D) NQ NR NQ NR NR Theodore London (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR In addition to the below, the national Gay and Les- Key to Ratings: Sharon Oden-Johnson (D) NQ R NR NQ NR NR bian Victory Fund has endorsed Linda Pauel for judge; Q – Qualified Jesse Outlaw (D) Q R R Q NR R it is its only judicial endorsement. NQ – Not Qualified Cook Circuit Court-3rd Sub (‘A’ vacancy) WQ – Well Qualified Pamela Cotten (D) NQ R Q NR R Key to Organizations: HQ - Highly Qualified Ronald Joseph Hurley (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR WCT = Windy City Times questions, number listed is HR - Highly Recommended Daniel Malone (D) Q R R HQ HR R of the total questions correct for that race R - Recommended Mary McNamara (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR PPAC – Personal PAC NR - Not Recommended Bernadette McNicholas (D) Q R R Q HR R IVI-IPO - Independent Voters of Illinois Independent NE - Not Evaluated Cook Circuit Court-3rd Sub Precinct Organization (Carmody, Jr. vacancy) CCL – Chicago Council of Lawyers (D) = Democrat Charles Francis Fitzgerald (D) 7/8 NQ R R Q R R CBA – Chicago Bar Association (R) = Republican Peter M. Kramer (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR Allen F. Murphy (D) Q R R Q R R Thomas G. O’Brien (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR Daniela Silaides (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR Steven G. Watkins (D) Q NR NQ R NR WCT PPAC IVI-IPO CCL CBA DSL ISBA LAGBAC WBAI Cook Circuit Court-3rd Sub (Darcy vacancy) App. Ct-1st Dist. David J. Coleman (D) WQ R R Q HR R (McNulty vacancy) James Patrick Doran (D) Q R R Q R R Claudia Grace Conlon (D) Edward Harmening (D) Q R R Q R HR James R. Epstein (D) 7/8 Y WQ R HR HQ HR R Thomas J. Murphy (D) Q R R Q R R Ellen L. Flannigan (D) NQ NR NQ NR NR Cook Circuit Court-9th Sub Arnette R. Hubbard (D) 7/8 Y NQ HR NR Q NR R (‘A’ vacancy) Kathleen G. Kennedy (D) Q HR HR HQ R R Scott Bagnall (D) NQ NR NQ NR NR Jim Ryan (D) NQ NR NQ NR NR Michael Ian Bender (D) Q R R Q HR R App. Ct-1st Dist. Steven James Bernstein (D) Y NQ NR R Q NR NR (O’Malley vacancy) Jeffrey Dov Greenspan (D) NQ R R Q R R Frank Edward Gardner (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR William Joseph Luby (D) 7/8 Q R R Q R R Pamela E. Hill-Veal (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR Mary S. Trew (D) Q R HR HQ HR HR Thomas L. Hogan (D) Y Q R HR HQ R R Cook Circuit Court-9th Sub Aurelia Marie Pucinski (D) 7/8 NQ NR NQ NR NR (Otaka vacancy) Don R. Sampen (D) WQ R Q R R Dennis Michael Fleming (D) Q R R Q R R App. Ct-1st Dist. Geary W. Kull (D) 7/8 WQ R HR Q R HR (South vacancy) Yehuda Lebovitz (D) Y NQ R R Q R R Anthony Lynn Burrell (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR Abbey Fishman Romanek (D) 6/8 Y Y Q R R Q R R William D. O’Neal (D) NQ R R NQ NR R Cook Circuit Court-11th Sub Sebastian T. Patti (D) 8/8 Y Y Q R R Q HR HR (Riley vacancy) Mary Katherine Rochford (D) 7/8 WQ R HR Q HR R Eugene Joseph Berkes (D) NQ Q NR R Kevin Rogers (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR Thomas David Bilyk (D) Q NR Q R R Cook Circuit Court John W. Chwarzynski (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR (Berland vacancy) Ann Finley Collins (D) Y WQ R HR Q R R Deidre Baumann (D) NQ R R NQ NR R Steven J. Fruth (D) Q R R Q R R William H. Hooks (D) 7/8 Y WQ HR HR HQ R R Kim R. Kardas (D) WQ R R Q R R William Burnett Raines (D) Q R R Q R R John Michael Lagattuta (D) Q R R Q R R Cook Circuit Court Pamela M. Leeming (D) NQ R R Q R R (Bronstein vacancy) Lisa A. Marino (D) Q R NR Q NR R Thomas William Flannagan (D) Q R R Q R R Maritza Martinez (D) Q R NR Q NR NR James Edward Hanlon (D) Pamela McLean Meyerson (D) 8/8 Q R HR Q HR R Terry MacCarthy (D) 8/8 Y Y WQ R HR Q HR R Radusa Ostojic (D) Q R R Q R R Diann K. Marsalek (D) 7/8 Y NQ R R Q R R Cook Circuit Court-14th Sub Sharon Finegan Patterson (D) Q R R Q R HR (‘A’ vacancy) Cook Circuit Court Daniel James Pierce (D) Q R R Q R R (Dolan vacancy) Cook Circuit Court-15th Sub Kevin J. Murphy (D) NQ R NR NQ NR NR (Lipinski vacancy) Ubi O’Neal (D) NQ NR NQ NR NR Michael Brendan Barrett (D) Q R R Q R R Linda J. Pauel (D) 8/8 Y Y Q R HR Q HR R Karla Marie Fiaoni (D) Q R R Q R R Susan Kennedy Sullivan (D) Q R HR Q R R Pat Flanagan (D) NQ R HR Q R R Cook Circuit Court Linzey D. Jones (D) Q HR HR HQ R R (Hayes vacancy) Nicholas W. Karas (D) NQ NR NR NQ NR NR Carl B. Boyd (D) 7/8 NR NR NR NQ NR NR Richard J. Karwaczka (D) NQ NQ NR NR Bonnie Carol McGrath (D) 6/8 Y Y NQ NQ NR NQ NR R Joan Marie Kubalanza (D) Q R R Q R R Raymond W. Mitchell (D) 7/8 Y Q R HR HQ R R Scott Edward Lipinski (D) Cook Circuit Court Frank James Ryan (D) Q R R Q R R (Kelley vacancy) Cook Circuit Court-15th Sub John Patrick Callahan, Jr. (D) 6/8 Y Q R R Q R R (Panichi vacancy) Joanne F. Fehn (D) 7/8 Y NQ NR NQ NR NR Peter A. Fera (D) NQ R R Q NR NE Cook Circuit Court Michael T. Huguelet (D) NQ R R Q R R (McCarthy vacancy) Mary Therese Quinn (D) Q R HR Q R R Daniel J. Gallagher (D) 7/8 Q R R Q R R George F. Scully (D) Q R HR Q R R Paul Martin McMahon (D) Cook Circuit Court-15th Sub Jessica A. O’Brien (D) (Phelan vacancy) James P. Pieczonka (D) Mary Beth Kent Duffy (D) Q R R Q R NE Brad Trowbridge (D) Carl Evans, Jr. (D) Q R R Q R R Maureen Masterson Pulia (R) NQ NE R Q R R John C. 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Powell (D) Dwayne Douglas (D) Cook Circuit Court-1st Sub Wallace B. Dunn (D) (Coleman vacancy) Christopher M. Kennedy (D) 7/8 Y Linnae Bryant (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR Mark D. Levitt (D) 5/8 A Jan. 20, 2010 15 A Learn more online at People weigh in on elections www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com By ANDREW DAVIS $PMPS Mariyana T. and read our other interviews with: With so many interesting political races taking $PMPS Mariyana T. place across the state, Windy City Times asked -U.S. Senate candidates various individuals what race(s) they are follow- David HoffmanDEMOCRAT and Alexi Giannoulias ing. Here is what a few of them had to say: —Bernard Cherkasov, Equality Illinois ex- '03$0..*44*0/&30'5)&8"5&33&$-"."5*0/%*453*$5 -StateDEMOCRAT House candidates ecutive director: I am a political junkie, and I am ardently following elections on both lo- '03$0..*44*0/&30'5)&8"5&33&$-"."5*0/%*453*$5Ed Mullen and Eamon Kelly The Rev. Stan Sloan. cal and federal levels. On the federal level, I am Mariyana T. -U.S. House candidates concerned about losing the pro-LGBT equality nor’s race is the critical election this year. The Julie Hamos, Dan Seals, majority, and I am watching to see how the vot- state has never been in worse shape, and I feel Mariyana T. ers are going to respond. like we need to select the candidate who will $PMPS Danny Davis, Jim Ascot and In state-level races, I am very excited that we make the bold and decisive moves needed to se- have strong pro-LGBT equality candidates run- $PMPS Darlena Williams-Burnett cure our financial future. I believe Dan Hynes is DEMOCRAT ning for governor, lieutenant governor, attor- the candidate who will take the necessary steps '03$0..*44*0/&30'5)&8"5&33&$-"."5*0/%*453*$5-Governor opponents ney general and the legislature. The fact that without compromising the social services that Pat DEMOCRATQuinn and Dan Hynes we have so many viable candidates advocating are so desperately needed by the vulnerable and '03$0..*44*0/&30'5)&8"5&33&$-"."5*0/%*453*$5 for LGBT equality really shows that the people disadvantaged in our state. -Illinois Attorney General of our state are eager for full equality for LGBT —Bob Zuley, Lakeview Action Coalition Lisa Madigan people in Illinois. member and former policeman: I’m closely —Debra Shore, Metropolitan Water Recla- watching the 11th district Democratic state Mariyana T-State. treasurer opponents mation District commissioner: Voters have house race between Dan Farley, Ed Mullen and RobinA Kelly and some clear choices in the primary election—to Ann Williams. Farley is the son of former state Mariyana T. support a number of qualified, independent, senator Bruce Farley, and is the candidate of Justin Oberman smart candidates or not. Toni Preckwinkle would powerful 47th Ward alderman/committeeman $PMPSBHBJOTUXIJUF bring integrity and independence to the county —MWRD commissioner$PMPS candidateMariyana T. Gene Schulter and is endorsed by Congressman DEMOCRAT board. Ed Mullen and David Schroeder will help Mike Quigley. Ann Williams is a former staffer $PMPSBHBJOTUXIJUF Todd Connor '03$0..*44*0/&30'5)&8"5&33&$-"."5*0/%*453*$5 tip the balance toward fairness in Springfield; for Illinois attorney general Lisa Madigan and —Cook CountyDEMOCRAT Board PresidentDEMOCRAT and Todd Connor is an impressive candidate for a former attorney and lobbyist for Wyeth Phar- '03$0..*44*0/&30'5)&8"5&33&$-"."5*0/%*453*$5 '03$0..*44*0/&30'5)&8"5&33&$-"."5*0/%*453*$5opponents Dorothy Brown, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. maceuticals, and is endorsed by state Rep. Sara Jim Madigan is a capable young man with Feigenholtz. Williams is openly gender-biased Terrence O’Brien,A Toni PreckwinkleMariyana T. a bright future; I wish he had chosen another toward sexual assault victims and fails to rec- $PMPS race. State Sen. Heather Steans, however, has ognize male sexual victimization. Progressive and Todd Stroger demonstrated clear leadership, voting against DEMOCRAT civil-rights attorney Ed Mullen has a record of $PMPS Mariyana T. the budget, introducing an Equal Marriage Act, -Cook County Board commissioner'03$0..*44*0/&30'5)&8"5&33&$-"."5*0/%*453*$5 advocating for the disabled, seniors, community and putting forth legislation that would provide activism, and is extremely LGBT-friendly. MariyanacandidatesT. John Fritchey andDEMOCRAT domestic partner survivor pension benefits for '03$0..*44*0/&30'5)&8"5&33&$-"."5*0/%*453*$5 Read more thoughts from local residents— $PMPSBHBJOTUDPMPSFE Jesus “Chuy” Garcia retired teachers. including activist Andy Thayer and Log Cabin CBDLHSPVOE Mariyana T. Mariyana T. 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The plain- a recent e-mail discussing its change of direc- tiffs’ lawyer in that case, Jon Erickson, said that tion, representatives of YPS said that they had the trial is still in the discovery phase, with his “turned the running of the day-to-day opera- clients giving depositions. tions to young people.” GLN’s Andy Thayer said that his organization “got word from inside the State’s Attorney’s of- Notre Dame paper fice” that the state’s attorney, Anita Alvarez, had decided not to move forward with the case, apologizes which has been under investigation by a grand for cartoon jury. A comic strip that recently appeared in The “This fits a pattern of how the state’s attor- Observer, a student newspaper at the University Immigrant Youth Justice League (IYJL) press conference, with Reyna Wences speaking. Photo ney’s office has dealt with corrupt police officers of Notre Dame, has led to outrage from many courtesy of IYJL in the past,” said Thayer, noting that the office and an apology from the publication’s staff, the has been slow to prosecute police-misconduct as undocumented, and explained, “people make South Bend Tribune reported. cases such as that of former Chicago police com- assumptions about what it means to be queer, The three-panel strip featured a talking saw Gays a big part mander Jon Burge, who is alleged to have tor- and it’s the same with how they make assump- asking, “What is the easiest way to turn a fruit tured arrestees in the 1980s (and who was fired of Chicago youth tions about who is or isn’t undocumented, based into a vegetable?” A man responds, “No idea,” a from the police force in 1993). “Should we be so on things like accents and skin color. When you man responds. “A baseball bat,” saw answered. surprised?” immigrant come out, it demystifies a lot of peoples’ ideas Jenn Metz, the Observer’s editor-in-chief, said Erickson said that he was unaware of the sta- and you’re putting yourself forth as a concrete that she was “outraged and extremely offended” tus of the investigation into Fiorito’s actions. movement person.” She added that IYJL’s main contribu- by the strip. She added that she has no idea by Yasmin Nair tion to the larger immigration effort is that it when the cartoon was added, saying it was not is a youth-led group and brings “a lot of new YPS holds there when last Wednesday’s edition was put to- The Immigrant Youth Justice League (IYJL), a ideas, perspectives, and technology” to the gether. (Metz ran an apologetic editorial Jan. group of young immigrants, held a press confer- adultism meeting movement. 15.) The Rev. John Jenkins, Notre Dame’s presi- ence Jan. 12 to announce its support for the By SAMUEL WORLEY Reyna Wences is also queer and undocu- dent, condemned the strip. 2009 Comprehensive Immigration Reform for mented. She said that IYJL came about because According to Advocate.com, assistant manag- America’s Security and Prosperity Act (CIR ASAP) According to its new organizational direction, youth felt that “the adults were doing all the ing editor Kara King resigned Jan. 18. She wrote, of 2009. The group also announced the launch Youth Pride Services (YPS) last week hosted a talking for us, but we are the next organizers; “A miscommunication between another editor of its Web site (www.iyjl.wordpress.com). IYJL discussion on adultism—what it means, what its we are the future work force.” Wences said that and myself led to the comic running without has a large number of queer members and a cou- effects are, and how it affects youth organizing. the group’s future plans include establishing me first reading and approving the material. Re- ple of them spoke to Windy City Times about the YPS, which recently ended its relationship with chapters at Harold Washington College and UIC; gardless, no excuse can justify the comic even conscious use of the metaphor of coming out as Affinity Community Services over differences in participating in a number of educational panels; being considered for publication, and the duty part of the group’s political strategy. principle, is an activist group for queer youth, and hosting a training session for the state’s to censor it fell to me. I failed to do so, and am IYJL (pronounced “ejill”) consists of approxi- particularly queer youth of color. immigrant youth at the end of the month. This solely responsible for providing a forum for this mately 20 people who meet every week, but it Holly Chernobyl, who co-facilitated the meet- training will enable them to return to their dis- message of hate.” also has 60-70 on its listserv. The average age ing, said that participants started by attempting tricts and push their political representatives to of members is 19. IYJL first formed around the to define adultism, which she said is the “de- support comprehensive immigration reform. deportation case of Rigo Padilla, a student at valuing, invalidating, and silencing of youth.” the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Pa- “We were talking about the ways in which Groups unite dilla, slated for deportation Dec. 11, was grant- Fiorito’s criminal adultism affects us as adults, and how it affects for Haiti ed a last-minute reprieve on that date, making youth,” Chernobyl said. In light of the tragedy that hit the island headlines around the nation. His case brought proceedings may stop In terms of organizing, said Chernobyl, who is By SAMUEL WORLEY country of Haiti Jan. 12, pro-LGBT and pro- together many established immigration rights YPS’s health education director, the group talked human rights organizations have united to groups and grassroots organizers in his support, about the “kinds of power” that adults have, po- Representatives of Gay Liberation Network (GLN) urge people to help. but it was especially notable for the large num- litically and socially. Chernobyl said that within said that, according to sources within the Cook The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), ber of youth who worked on his behalf. [Disclo- political work, adultism often expresses itself as County State’s Attorney’s office, criminal pro- the Center for Human Rights and Global Jus- sure: This reporter, as a member of Gender JUST, a lack of solidarity and a lack of empowerment ceedings against embattled Chicago police of- tice (CHRGJ), the Institute for Justice & De- was among those who participated in the orga- of youth. ficer Richard Fiorito will not continue. mocracy in Haiti (IJDH), Partners In Health/ nizing for Padilla.] One of the challenges of confronting adultism, Sally Daly, a spokesperson for the state’s at- Zanmi Lasante, the Robert F. Kennedy Center According to IYJL member Ireri, who uses her Chernobyl said, is reminding adults that “we torney’s office, denied the report, saying, “The for Justice and Human Rights (RFK Center), first name, the group’s members wanted to con- were all young once”—which complicates the investigation remains ongoing.” and TransAfrica Forum have issued a joint tinue their organizing efforts no matter what idea of organizing around a youth identity. “We Fiorito has been under investigation for alleg- statement warning that failure to aid the Hai- the results of Padilla’s case. Ireri is queer as well were not all black once, we were not all female edly falsifying DUI arrest reports. He is further tians could aggravate earthquake’s impact. The Astraea Foundation—which describes itself as “the world’s only foundation solely dedicated to supporting LGBTI organizations Wed., Jan. 27 in the US and internationally”—is asking 7:30 p.m. people to donate to org2.democracyinaction. 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Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois Wheelchair Accessible Jan. 20, 2010 17 the intersections between sexuality and spiritu- BEHIV opens ality. add’l housing This weekly conversation group, LGBT Faith Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV), through Journey, begins Monday, Jan. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., a contract by the Chicago Department of Public at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Room QUOTELINES Health and the Housing Opportunities for People 201. Interested individuals are invited to attend BY REX WOCKNER With AIDS (HOPWA) program, is expanding its every week or to drop in from time to time. For Safe Start Housing program, adding three ad- more information, visit www.newchicagochurch. ditional units. com/groups/faith-lgbt-life/. Q “I appreciated getting a personal groups, and our representatives in Congress, at BEHIV’s Safe Start program offers independent phone call from the president of the bay.” — AMERICAblog’s John Aravosis, Jan. 9. scattered-site housing, intensive case manage- Housing program United States (on my election night). Now, ment and additional services to homeless men it is a little embarrassing that I didn’t actually “This means there’s one less barrier and women who are disabled by HIV, active sub- to hold meetings answer the phone call. But now I have really for people. When I grew up, there were only The program UCAN (Uhlich Children’s Advan- stance users and/or dealing with mental health cool voice mail. And I’m doing my best not to a handful of Latino state elected officials and tage Network)—which partners LGBTQ youth problems. Housing units are located on Chica- erase it from my cell phone.” — Houston’s new there weren’t any openly gay ones. So I never who experience homelessness with caring go’s North Side. lesbian mayor, Annise Parker, speaking to sup- thought I would be in office.” — Incoming adults—will hold various meetings throughout The new units should be filled before the end porters in Houston on Jan. 3. California Assembly Speaker John Pérez to the Chicago so people can meet the organization’s of January. Los Angeles Times, Dec. 21. advisory council. “Even more important than the phone Meeting will take place Monday, Jan. 25, at call from the president—and he offered South Asian LGBT Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 925 W. nice, warm congratula- Diversey, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Affin- group to hold event tions—is the calls that I ity Community Services, 5650 S. Woodlawn, 6-8 Trikone-Chicago—a Chicago/Midwest group have received from GLBT p.m.; and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Logan for people of South Asian (Desi) origin who media outlets all around Square, 2649 N. Francisco, 6-8 p.m. This means identify as homosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, the world. From the Basque Contact Bonnie Wade at wadeb@ucanchicago. queer, transsexual, transgender or questioning— Country of Spain, from there’s one org or 312-738-5966 for more information. will hold “KalaKranti 2010” Saturday, Jan. 23, at Melbourne, from Japan, less barrier 4:30 p.m. at @mosphere, 5355 N. Clark. from all over Europe, from for people. The event will showcase queer South Asian several countries in Central —John Perez, performers. (The name is a fusion of artistic cre- Corrections America and South Ameri- In the Jan. 6 issue of Windy City Times, an on becoming the first out ation [kala] and revolution [kranti].) Also, Ifti ca—wanting to share with article on slain University of Indiana professor Calif. Assembly speaker Nasim and Sarwat Rumi will be honored for their their viewers, their listen- Don Belton should have stated that his friends contributions to the community. ers, my election and what and allies have set up the Web site JusticeFor- E-mail [email protected]. it might mean for them. DonBelton.com instead of JusticeForDonBelon. We are blessed to live in the United States of “Holiday Airline Madness! Flight to org. America. Never forget that we are blessed to NY cancelled, mad dash to find seats in full Church partners Also, in the Jan. 13 issue, an item on the now- be Americans. And even though we often feel planes. Feel like I’m on the Amazing Race. In closed lesbian bar Star Gaze inaccurately stated with Center that our lot is not fair, that we are frustrated the bad way.” — Gay actor Neil Patrick Harris that the Andersonville nightspot The Call had Urban Village Church, an inclusive new con- at the pace of change, that there is so much (Doogie Howser) in a Dec. 20 tweet. had problems with the local residents and the gregation preparing to launch in the spring, is more we want to achieve, and even though city’s liquor department. partnering with Center on Halsted, to explore sometimes we hang our heads after another “Happy Harlem Holidays!! Finally ar- Windy City Times regrets the errors. referendum battle on marriage—we may lose rived (layover in Vegas—won $9.50 in slots!), battles, we will win the war.” — Houston’s new got us a tree, about to trim. Yeah, that kinda lesbian mayor, Annise Parker, speaking to sup- trim.” — Gay actor Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie porters in Houston on Jan. 3. Howser) in a Dec. 21 tweet. Honoring Mercado “Our (gay) leaders are no longer ‘the “(When I was closeted) I used to go community.’ With the advent of the Internet to the cliffs overlooking the beach near and modern communications, we are all (the our cottage in St. Brides Major and just think Human Rights Campaign). Pam Spaulding is about jumping off and ending it all.” — UK HRC. Mike Signorile is HRC. Dan Savage is HRC. rugby legend Gareth Thomas in a Dec. 18 com- Joe Jervis is HRC. Jeremy Hooper is HRC. Andy ing-out interview with the Daily Mail. Thomas Towle is HRC. The ‘Join the Impact’ kids are plays for the Cardiff Blues. HRC. And even Rachel Maddow is HRC. Our national organizations no longer have a mo- “When you give it (drugs) up, you nopoly on message or activism. And while the tend to think that because you have, ev- Obama administration and the DNC continue erybody else has given up, (but) of course it’s to control many of our leaders, our people be- just as prevalent as it ever was. And nowadays, come more angered by the day. ... We have you know, pills are just even more damaging— shown with this blog, and our new generation downers, I mean. I’ve been helping Eminem in of gay leaders across the country have proven the last 18 months and he is doing brilliantly. with their successful activism, that those who I’m there if people want my help. If people would stand in the way of our human rights ask you for help you tell them where to go, cannot keep us silent by simply buying off our but there is no point inviting someone if they leaders. That they cannot forestall bad press, don’t want to do it.” — Elton John to BBC Ra- and the increasing ire of a core Democratic dio 5 Live, Jan. 2. constituency, by simply keeping our traditional —Assistance: Bill Kelley In an act of solidarity, the Chicago Puerto Rican/Latino LGBTQ friends and allies invited the community to a dinner in support of the family of Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, who was a tragic victim of hate crime in Cayey, Puerto Rico. The event was held at Nellie’s Restaurant Jan. 15. On Nov. 13, 2009, Mercado was decapitated and burned. A delegation of LGBTQ members traveled to Puerto Rico Jan. 18-21 to continue the call for universal human rights. Event photos courtesy of Ed Negron Brothas Saving Brothas Be Part of a Bonding Experience Where You Will ʈ Receive great incentives for time spent! ʈ Experience a free, everlasting retreat with other men of color. For information, contact BEHIV at 773.293.4740 ext. 29 Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV) www.behiv.org 18 Jan. 20, 2010 VIEWPOINTS VOL. 25, No. 16, Jan. 20, 2010 The combined forces of Windy City Times, founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, that difficult period quite vividly. Rustin stated, that the plight of Black America was not improv- founded May 1987. “Martin Luther King, with whom I worked very ing with King’s theopolitical ideology of inte- REV. closely, became very distressed when a number gration. The rising Black power movement thus PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR IRENE of the ministers working for him wanted him to challenged his movement of nonviolent direct Tracy Baim dismiss me from his staff because of my homo- action. MONROE ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky sexuality. Martin set up a committee to discover Followers of King felt he gave more attention MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis what he should do. They said that, despite the to loving the enemy than doing something about BUSINESS MANAGER Meghan Streit fact that I had contributed tremendously to the the suffering of Black people. Young urban Black DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright organization, … they thought I should separate males in particularly felt alienated from the civil ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson ACCOUNT MANAGERS: Terri Klinsky, Amy Matheny, Would King myself from Dr. King. This was the time when rights leadership of King because his nonviolent Kirk Williamson [Rev. Adam Clayton] Powell threatened to ex- ideology relied too heavily on the largesse of the PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Cynthia Holmes have spoken pose my so-called homosexual relationship with white establishment, concentrated too much on NIGHTSPOTS MANAGING EDITOR Kirk Williamson Dr. King.” eliminating segregation and winning the right NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Rex Wockner, Marie When Rustin pushed him on the issue to speak to vote in the South, and ignored the economic J. Kuda, David Byrne, Tony Peregrin, Lisa Keen, out on up on his behalf, King did not. In John D’Emilio’s problems of Blacks in the northern urban ghet- Yasmin Nair, Emmanuel Garcia book Lost Prophet: The Life and times of Bayard tos. THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan LGBTQ justice? Rustin, he wrote the following on the matter: And King’s interpretation of Black power as “a CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight, Jr. BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair Rustin offered to resign in the hope that his nihilistic philosophy born out of the conviction ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS As we celebrate Martin Luther King (MLK) Day would force the issue. Much to his chagrin, King that the Negro can’t win” lost him these urban Mary Shen Barnidge, Jim Edminster, Steve Warren, this year, we no longer have to hold King up did not reject the offer. At the time, King was Black males as followers when race riots broke Lawrence Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Catey Sullivan, to a God-like standard. All the hagiographies also involved in a major challenge to the con- out across the country in 128 cities during the Zachary Whittenburg, Jonathan Abarbanel COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Susie written about King immediately following his servative leadership of the National Baptist con- period of 1963 to 1968. Disaffected observers Day, Jorjet Harper, Lee Lynch, Steve Starr, Lisa assassination in the previous century have come vention, and one of his ministerial lieutenants identified the causes for the riots as high un- Keen, Charlsie Dewey, Michael Knipp, Mark Corece, under scrutiny as we come to understand all of in the fight was also gay. employment, poor schools, inferior living con- Sabine Neidhardt, Sam Worley, Billy Masters, John King- his greatness as well as his flaws and hu- “Basically, King said I can’t take on two queers ditions, the disproportionate drafting of Black Fenoglio, Chuck Colbert, Micki Leventhal, Sarah Toce, Rachel Pepper man foibles. at on time,” one of Rustin’s associated recol- men for the Vietnam War, and the assassination PHOTOGRAPHERS Kat Fitzgerald, Mel Ferrand, Hal As I comb through numerous books and essays lected later.” of civil-rights activists, none of which they saw Baim, Steve Starr, Emmanuel Garcia learning more about King’s philandering, sexist When Rustin was asked about MLK’s views on addressed by King’s theopolitical ideology of CIRCULATION attitude about women at home and in the move- gays in a March 1987 interview with Redvers nonviolent direct action. CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright ment, and his relationship with Bayard Rustin, I Jean Marie he stated, “It is difficult for me to And given MLK’s waning popularity, I am be- DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, Sue and Victor am wondering would King be a public advocate know what Dr. King felt about gayness.... “ ginning to ponder now if MLK would have really for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer MLK’s popularity was waning before his assas- raised his voice on our behalf. (LGBTQ) rights? sination. For example, many observers argued James Cone, father of Black Liberation Theol- ogy and author of a book and several articles on King states that we must understand King within the historical context of the Black Church. And in so doing, I find it ironic that the public King we witnessed on a national stage talked vocif- erously about social justice and civil rights for Copyright 2010 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media all people yet his personal life did not reflect Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back the same ethos concerning women and gays. issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, And would the public King have spoken out on and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and LGBTQ justice, risking his already waning popu- no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy larity with the African American community and City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned President L.B. Johnson? for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing In my public address I gave at the Gill Foun- and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own dation’s National Outgiving Conference in 2007 and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City I said “If Dr. Martin Luther King were standing Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy up for LGBTQ rights today, the Black community City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the would drop him too.” sexual orientation of such person or organization. While we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make King understood the interconnections of strug- this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept gles. 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In her speech, Deadline The 10th of month prior. she said queer rights and civil rights were the OUT! Resource Guide ONLINE same. “I appeal to everyone who believes in www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Martin Luther King’s dream to make room at the table of brother and sisterhood for lesbian and www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com gay people,” she said. www.WindyCityQueercast.com Sadly, Bayard Rustin, the gay man who was www.QueerTVNetwork.com chief organizer and strategist for the 1963 March on Washington that further catapulted Martin Luther King onto the world stage, was not the beneficiary of King’s dream. In the civil-rights movement Bayard Rustin “Windy City Media Group generated was always the man behind the scene and a enormous interest among their readers large part of that had to due with the fact that in this year’s LGBT Consumer Index he was gay. Because of their own homophobia, Survey. Out of approximately 100 many African-American ministers involved in print and online media partners who participated in the survey, Windy the Civil Right movement would have nothing to Shown here is an item from the Windy City Times/Outlines newspaper archives of 1993, indicat- do with Rustin, and they intentionally rumored City was the best performing regional ing that Coretta Scott King, widow of Martin Luther King, Jr., was strongly in favor of civil rights media in the U.S. Only survey partners throughout the movement that King was gay be- for gays and lesbians. In this statement, she is in support of gays and lesbians serving openly with a nationwide footprint were cause of his close friendship with Rustin. in the military, and compared the pending President Clinton gay ban to efforts to racially segre- able to generate a greater number of In a spring 1987 interview with Rustin in gate the military. In later years her statements continued to support gays and lesbians. Image responses.” —David Marshall, Research “Open Hands,” a resource for ministries affirming scanned as part of the www.chicagogayhistory.org Web site project. Director, Community Marketing, Inc. the diversity of human sexuality, Rustin recalled Jan. 20, 2010 19 GOINGS-ON WINDY CITY TIMES’ ENTERTAINMENT SECTION Photo by John W. Sisson, Jr. THE DINER THINGS The life of a U.S. painter is unveiled in The (edward) Hopper Project. THEATER TV SPORTS Top shows. We love Lucy. See Dick bowl. Page 22. Page 27. Page 34. Photo from The Pillowman Photo courtesy of Starz Photo courtesy of Dick Uyvari by Clarissa Jessop tional Louisiana community on the banks of the McCraney has said in past interviews that the- bayou. In the Red and Brown Water concerns a ater truly saved him and confirms it again. “I’ve just been itching, dying, eager to get my star high school athlete named Oya who must “I think the theater allowed me to find the hands on the full trilogy,” Landau said, happy choose between taking a college scholarship or discipline in a way I express myself and in a way to be working with fellow Steppenwolf Ensemble staying at home to tend to her dying mother. to work toward something greater than myself,” Members like K. Todd Freeman, Ora Jones and The Brothers Size follows what happens when McCraney said. Alana Arenas (who also has known McCraney parolee Oshooshi Size meets up with a former McCraney initially went after a career in act- since high school). fellow inmate while trying to hold a job at his ing by attending DePaul University in Chicago. One thing that Landau admires about all three brother’s car repair shop. Rounding out the cycle It was not long after graduating that McCraney works is how “they’re focused on what I might is Marcus; Or The Secret of Sweet, which is about first teamed up with out Steppenwolf Theatre call ‘The Outsider.’ They’re really about how the a 16-year-old boy coming to terms with his sex- Ensemble Member Tina Landau as an actor in her individual becomes most authentically them- uality and a mysterious family past. 2004 piece Theatrical Essays. selves within a larger community,” Landau said. Each play isn’t linked chronologically, so you And of interest to LGTBQ audience, Landau can see each work out of order (Both The Broth- points out that “In all three plays there are ers Size and Marcus; Or The Secret of Sweet make strains and stories that have to do with gay up two acts of one performance). But McCraney love, but Marcus, the third one, really brings recommends that if you do see all three, see that topic to the forefront in a concrete way.” them in order with In the Red and Brown Water Windy City When McCraney returns to Chicago for previews first. of The Brother/Sister Plays, he also hopes to do “I’m honored that Steppenwolf would take such Times’ as much youth outreach as he can (along with Tarell Alvin McCraney. Photo by Deana a chance to give a slot so big to an unknown taking a class or two at the Joel Hall Dance Cen- Lawson writer,” McCraney said. “I mean to have not just ter). one, but three plays done at Steppenwolf.” 2010 Then it’s back to England where McCraney is Don’t expect McCraney to stay unknown for the Royal Shakespeare Theatre’s current interna- Landau and much longer. Though he says he’s still paying off Winter tional writer in residence. McCraney has already his student loans, McCraney has already racked edited Shakespeare’s Hamlet for a touring RSC McCraney’s up some impressive awards like the Paula Vogel school edition, plus he has a commission from Playwriting Award and the 2009 Steinberg Play- Theater the company for a new play. ‘Brother/Sister’ wrights Award (he was a co-winner with Bruce “I love what I do and I’m very thankful and BY SCOTT C. MORGAN Norris and David Adjmi). McCraney has also been Special grateful for it,” said McCraney when asked about produced on both sides of the pond in London how far he’s come in life. “It doesn’t come easy Midway through a telephone interview with and New York. and it doesn’t come without its downside, but at playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney in London, the McCraney’s play WIG OUT! (about a troupe of the end of the day I still love very much what I out and proud 29-year-old confirms one of my transgender drag queens) was recently staged at That connection with Landau continued after do.” questions by saying, “Yes, sir.” New York’s Vinyard Theatre and London’s Royal McCraney switched gears to study playwriting at The Brother/Sister Plays: In the Red and I immediately point out to McCraney that Court Theatre (it also picked up a GLAAD award the Yale School of Drama. Landau would go on to Brown Water, The Brothers Size and Marcus; needn’t call me “Sir” since we differ in age by last year for Outstanding New York Theater). not only direct WIG OUT!, but she would direct Or the Secret of Sweet play in the Upstairs only a few years. But McCraney responded, “It’s Just recently, The Brother/Sister Plays was also productions of In the Red and Brown Water at space at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Hal- not an age thing, it’s a Southern thing.” nominated for a GLAAD award following its criti- Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre, at the McCarter The- sted. Previews run Jan. 21-30. Performances McCraney certainly uses his experiences grow- cally acclaimed 2009 run at New York’s Public atre in Princeton, N.J and at New York’s Public then continue 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through ing up in the South along with Afro-Caribbean Theatre. Theatre. Sundays (no Sunday evening shows Jan. 31, mythology to shape his critically acclaimed cycle It’s a long way from McCraney’s childhood of The Steppenwolf run of The Brother/Sister April 11, 18 or May 8), 3 p.m. Saturdays and The Brother/Sister Plays, which is now making a growing up in the projects of Miami. There he Plays is the first time Landau gets a crack at Sundays (no matinees on Jan. 31 or May 8). Chicago debut for an extended run upstairs at had to overcome numerous obstacles including all three plays. McCraney is really excited to re- Tickets are $20-$48 for previews, and $20- Steppenwolf Theatre Company. a drug-addicted mother and family conflict over team with Landau and see what she can bring to $70 for the regular run. Call 312-355-1650 The cycle consists of three plays set in a fic- his sexuality. the cycle. or visit www.Steppenwolf.org. 20 Jan. 20, 2010 Joffrey dancers and Prokofiev’s gorgeous score. Winter dance Choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, it is con- CRITICS’ PICKS sidered one of the greatest ballets of this fairy tale. For more information call 800-982- 2787 or roundup American Buffalo, Steppenwolf, through visit www.joffrey.org. By Alicia Wilson Feb. 7. I’ve seen David Mamet’s career- —Jump Rhythm Jazz Project: The Dance making masterwork many times, including Center of Columbia College, 1306 S. Michigan —Koosil-ja/danceKUMIKO, The Dance Center the original. This one’s the best, brilliantly Ave. 8 p.m. Feb. 18-20; $24-28. Known for their of Columbia College, 1306 S. Michigan, 8 p.m. played and directed to scuzzy, pseudo- vocal and rhythmic system, Jump Rhythm Tech- Feb. 4-6; $24-28. This New York based company brave, foul-mouthed and (eventually) ten- nique, this company is energetic and fierce. They presents a work that uses digital scenery to set der perfection. JA mark the 20th anniversary as a company with a the backdrop for an exploration of the coexis- Death of a Salesman, Raven Theatre, program full of both premiers and classics. For tence of the digital and flesh worlds. For more through Jan. 16. You may think you know more information, call 312-369-8330 or visit information call 312-369-8330 or visit www. every nuance of this American classic, but www.colum.edu/dancecenter colum.edu/dancecenter. Raven Theatre lends fresh urgency to the —Eat to The Beat featuring DanceWorks —Laboratory Dancers, Hamlin Park Field last 24 hours of its humble mid-20th-centu- Chicago, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, House, 3035 N. Hoyne, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11-12; ry hero, armed with only a smile and shoe- 205 E. Randolph. 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23; $5. This $5. This up and coming group of dancers put shine. MSB afternoon tradition at the Harris Theater encour- on their second concert entitled Blindsighted- A Fool Such As I, eta Creative Arts Foun- ages you to bring your lunch and enjoy a dance blindsidedblindsitedblindcited with new works dation, through Jan. 24. A hot, juicy love performance. Alex Ketley’s work that is shown by Alexandra Subak and Emily Lukasewski. With affair is what propels Gus Edwards’ enter- features a soundscape chosen by an open call dance that is much about the content as the taining urban drama. So what if the mur- for work made specifically for this performance. craft, these dancers are creating work that is derous twist at the end feels tacked on? Call 312-334-7777 or visit www.harristheater- fascinating and intelligent. For more informa- Everything else is plenty of fun. SCM chicago.org. tion, visit www.labratorydancers.com. Killer Joe, Profiles Theatre, through Feb. —Troika Ranch comes to The Dance Center of —River North Chicago Dance Company, Har- 28. This is vintage Tracy Letts containing a Columbia College with their newest work Loop- ris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Ran- scene with a chicken leg that’ll put you off diver. This company is known for bringing to- dolph, 8 p.m. Feb. 12-13; $30-$65. In their 20th Colonel Sanders forever. What’s not to love gether dance, theater, and digital media. 8 p.m. anniversary season, River North showcases world in this hilariously disturbing and garishly March 4-6; $24-28. For more information call premiers from Robert Battle and Lauri Stallings, profane tale of matricide, trailer trash and 312-369-8330 or visit www.colum.edu/dance- as well as premiers from the companies fall en- fast food debauchery? Steppenwolf’s Rick center. gagement. For more information, call 312-334- Snyder directs the NC-17 mayhem. CS 7777 or visit www.harristheaterchicago.org. —The Seldoms, Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) 220 E. Chicago. 7:30 p.m. March 12-13, 4 —Duets for My Valentine, Park West The- —By Abarbanel, Barnidge, p.m. March 14. $25; $10 students. The Seldoms’ ater, 322 W. Armitage, 8 p.m. Feb. 13; $25. This Morgan and Sullivan showcase of duets features works by DanceWorks major project for the season explores endurance, Chicago, Elements Contemporary Ballet, Break- border/boundary and contested spaces. The dance Chicago, Chicago Tap Theatre, Same Plan- piece Entitled Marchland is collaboration with et Different World Dance Theatre, Culture Shock visual artist Fraser Taylor and a team of sound Giordance Jazz Dance Chicago’s Cesar Salinas. Chicago, Joel Hall Dance Company and others. and visual artists. For more information call Photo by Pedro Brenner For more information, call 773-929-1322. 312-397-4010 or visit www.mcachicago.org. Lupone/Patinkin —Joffrey Ballet presents Cinderella. Audi- —Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Harris The- brings several award winning choreographers to shows March 2-7 torium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. ater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph. 8 the stage along with a few pieces out of the Appearing together again after their Tony- Congress. Various times between Feb. 17-28; p.m. March 12-13; $15-$60. Titled Ovation for company’s repertoire. For more information call winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone will $25-$145. This classic story of rags to riches is the standing ovation audiences gave the com- 312-334-7777 or visit www.harristheaterchica- join Mandy Patinkin onstage for a six-perfor- beautifully expressed through movement by the pany this past October, this Giordano concert go.org mance engagement at the Cadillac Palace The- —Thodos Dance Chicago, McAninch Arts Cen- atre, 151 W. Randolph, March 2-7. ter at College of DuPage, Fawell and Park Bou- The show includes choreography by fellow levards, Glen Ellyn. 8 p.m. March 19; $38. This Broadway veteran and friend Ann Reinking, who performance features the company’s exclusive won a Best Choreography Tony for the revival of A NEW HORIZON Fosse Trilogy featuring new choreography to Chicago. in improving bodily appearance link the early Bob Fosse pieces by Ann Reink- Tickets are $18-$120; see Broadway In Chicago ing. Other Thodos repertory works are also on box offices (24 W. Randolph, 151 W. Randolph • Hair Removal the bill. For more information call 630-942-4000 and 18 W. Monroe); call the Broadway In Chicago or visit www.cod.edu/ArtsCntr. Ticket Line at 800-775-2000; or visit www.tick- —Wayne McGregor, Random Dance at The etmaster.com. • Botox Dance Center of Columbia College, 1306 S. Mich- igan, 8 p.m. March 18-20; $24-28. An amazing • Fillers feat of collaboration between dance, movement, • Zerona visual art, technology and science, the dance piece Entity explores links between the brain (for simple body contour improvement) and the moving body. A must see work that will surpass expectations and defy boundaries of • SmartLipo movement. For more information call 312-369- (for a more enduring contour) 8330 or visit www.colum.edu/dancecenter —Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC), Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Ran- dolph. 7:30 p.m. March 18, 8 p.m. March 19- 20, 3 p.m. March 20-21; $25-$90. In its spring Over 40? Feeling tired? series, HSDC brings works to the stage by Susan Marshall and Jirí Kylián, along with world pre- Can’t keep up at work? miers from Terence Marling and Alejandro Cer- rudo. For more information call 312-334-7777 or Call Dr. Evans to change your life! visit www.harristheaterchicago.org. —Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre presents Sleep- Age-management ing Beauty, March 20-21 at the Auditorium The- medicine for atre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress; $30-$87. For more information call 800-982- upper-level health ARTS (2787) or visit www.auditoriumtheatre. org. evaluation and —Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Au- individualized care ditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. ENFUSE Congress. Various performance times from March packages. 24-28; $30-$85. An iconic American company, A NEW HORIZON Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns for Dr. William B. Evans their yearly Chicago visit. This season marks Judith Jameson’s 20th year as artistic director. 1645 W. North Ave. • 773-904-8310 Each night is a different program, with the sig- 2457 N. Halsted St. • 773-904-8191 nature piece Revelations closing every perfor- Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. Photo by mance. For more information, call 800-982-2787 Brigitte LaCombe enfusemedspas.com or visit www.auditoriumtheatre.org. windy 0120 brother:Layout 1 1/14/10 3:35 PM Page 1 Jan. 20, 2010 21 NOW PLAYING! “The major theatrical event of the Chicago winter.” —Chicago Tribune the brother/ sister plays In the Red and Brown Water The Brothers Size and Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet written by Tarell Alvin McCraney directed by ensemble member Tina Landau featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, K. Todd Freeman and Ora Jones with Phillip James Brannon, Rodrick Covington, Glenn Davis, Jeff Parker, Tamberla Perry and Jacqueline Williams A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. steppenwolf buy online at steppenwolf.org or call 312-335-1650. Corporate Production Sponsor of Foundation Production Sponsor of Hotel Partner of The Brother/Sister Plays: The Brother/Sister Plays: The Brother/Sister Plays: 22 Jan. 20, 2010 running in repertory under a single roof may —Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Remy Bumppo Vaccine for not a festival make, but Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Theatre at the Greenhouse (773-773-404-7336), portraits of life in an Afro-Caribbean community opens March 21. This adaptation of Choderlos de promise excitement on director Tina Landau’s Laclos’ 1782 glam-trash novel may nowadays be cabin fever: characteristically epic scale. only a star-turn à deux (cf. The Lion In Winter), —The Island, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company but who cares when the stars are a hot couple Top shows for at the Greenhouse (773-404-7336), opens Jan. like Nick Sandys and Linda Gillum? 31. In this second of a trio of Athol Fugard plays “Hot”—that’s the operative word for this sec- winter 2010 presented this season, a pair of inmates in an ond-decade-of-the-21st-century winter. See you BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE African prison—think Nelson Mandela—struggle at the box office! to retain their dignity as their loyalty to one The big wait, of course, is for Billy Elliott, open- another is put to the test. ing on April 11, but beginning previews on —August: Osage County, Broadway in Chica- LGBT theater... March 18. Winter 2010 features an abundance go at the Ford Oriental (800-775-2000), opens of intriguing shows, however (many of them Feb. 2. If you missed it at Steppenwolf the first grouped together festival-style, for those look- time round, you’ll have to settle for the New York gone south ing to socialize in study groups). So if huddling version of the play that won Chicago writer/ac- at home in the frigid dark starts making you tor Tracy Letts his Pulitzer (see earlier entry for for the winter! By Jonathan Abarbanel want to run out the door to roll nekked in the Killer Joe). Don’t pass up this second chance. snow like a polar bear—why not go to a play —A Love Lost Life: The Unauthorized Story There’s as much theater as ever as 2010 gets (especially a play set in warm, summery, tropical of Marlon Brando, Theatre Building Chicago climes, as six of these listed are) instead? underway, with over 40 productions opening in (773-327-5252), opens Feb. 18. Now there’s a ti- January alone, as is usual in Chicago. And yet, tle to catch your eye! The Wild One’s son, Chris- as we gaze into our highly polished and oh-so- Currently running: tian Brando, allegedly gave approval to author —The Pillowman, Redtwist Theatre (773-728- slightly-pink-shaded crystal ball, we see surpris- David Nathie Barnes’ biodrama of the Godfather’s ingly little fare that speaks directly to an LGBT 7529), through Feb. 6. The space is one of the troubled relationship with his own children. smallest storefronts in town, making the inti- audience, and that is not usual for Chicago. —Blue Door, Victory Gardens Theatre We don’t think there’s a trend here, just a macy of Martin McDonagh’s exploration of the (773-871-3000), opens Feb. 1. Hamlet and line between fiction and reality even creepier. Killer Joe. Images from Profiles Theatre 3&.MPHPMJOF@GJOBMcoincidence of timing as several troupes that Scrooge aren’t the only dramatic heroes visited generally play to a substantially gay crowd have —American Buffalo, Steppenwolf Theatre by ghosts in the night. Tanya Barfield’s middle- (312-335-1650), through Feb. 14. When this Upcoming openings: nothing in production for the next two months. aged, divorced, African-American math professor Companies such as Hell in a Handbag Produc- play opened in 1975, who suspected that Da- —Master Harold...and the Boys, Timeline finds himself confronting no less than four gen- vid Mamet would become an influential voice in Theatre (773-281-8463), opens Jan. 23-24. Jon- tions, The People’s Theatre and Easy Street Pro- erations of inquisitive ancestors in this premiere ductions are missing in action for the moment American Theater on the order of Tennessee Wil- athan Wilson directs this first entry in a series production. liams? Well, Steppenwolf might have, and that’s of three apartheid-era plays by African author even as About Face Theatre and Bailiwick awake —Mrs. Caliban, Lifeline Theatre (773-761- from hibernation. what makes them the perfect company to revive Athol Fugard, staged by three Chicago compa- 4477), opens Feb. 15. Peter Greenberg and Jen- it 35 years later. nies over a six-month period. Of course, there’s always theater fare that nifer Tyler are the headliners, and Brenda Barrie involves LGBT artists or is written by LGBT —Killer Joe, Profiles Theatre (773-549-1815), —Hughie/Krapp’s Last Tape, Goodman The- plays the title role. If that’s not enough for you, through Feb. 28. Speaking of auspicious debuts: atre (312-443-3800), opens Jan. 30. A man with artists—hell, there are two Noel Coward shows this original adaptation of Rachel Ingalls’ 1983 on the boards even as I write these words (Oh, Tracy Letts’ tale of low-level murder received a past, standing on a stage, flanked by passive novel also features an illicit affair between a mixed reviews when it premiered at the Next Lab listeners, is talking to himself—but when the Coward! at Writer’s Theatre and Private Lives at bored housewife and her lover from the black Chicago Shakespeare Theater)—but what really in 1993, but since then, it’s played all over the man is Brian Dennehy, what playgoer wouldn’t lagoon. world and its author took a Pulitzer last year. volunteer to be part of the room’s furniture? counts is work that addresses LGBT themes and —Abigail’s Party, A Red Orchid Theatre (312- issues no matter who wrote it. And now, 17 years later, we can all indulge our —The Brother/Sister Plays, Steppenwolf The- 943-8722), opens Feb. 15. A bevy of charismatic hindsight. atre (312-335-1650), opens Jan. 30. Three plays Slim as the pickings are, consider the following Red Orchid regulars—among them, the enchant- mid-winter shows: ing Kirsten Fitzgerald and Mierka Girten—head- —Mamma Mia!, Rosemont Theatre, through “Athol Fugard has line Mike Leigh’s satirical portrait of middle-class this Sunday only (Jan. 24). The silly show Brits at a cocktail party gone predictably awry. created theater of inspired by Abba songs has been here 12,000 —Twelve Angry Men, Raven Theatre (773-338- times before and, yes, it’s a long drive out to power, glory, and 2177), opens Feb. 21. Reginald Rose’s reminder majestic language.” Rosemont, and, no, the show isn’t particularly of our responsibilities as free-thinking citizens gay or lesbian. But it is oh-so-campy and fea- —The New York Times is as timely in 2010 as during its premiere dur- tures so many adorable boys in neoprene wet- ing the McCarthy era, and nobody does hard- suits and/or bathing trunks. Well, we told you nosed American realism better than Raven. pickings were slim. But do read on... , Strawdog Theatre (773-528- —Uncle Vanya —deliver me from evil (sic), Chicago Young 9696), opens Feb. 21. Why can’t all Chekhov Playwrights Festival, Pegasus Players, through translations be like those of Curt Columbus, es- Jan. 31. Although only one-third of the Festi- pecially when the production proposes to high- val, Kat Blackburn’s poetic world-premiere voice light the forbidden love of a progressive country play concerns an adolescent girl who survives doctor for his pompous brother’s trophy wife in parental abuse and struggles to define herself this “smoldering” portrait of fin-de-siècle Rus- and express her love for her girlfriend. sian society? —The End of the Tour, 16th Street Theatre, Athol Fugard —Dancing At Lughnasa, Seanachaí Theatre Berwyn, Feb. 4-March 6. Out Chicago-based at the Irish-American Heritage Center (773-878- playwright Joel Drake Johnson doesn’t always We invite you to witness three of this 3727), opens Feb. 27. Don’t be fooled by all the write LGBT-themed plays, but this one is such, internationally lauded author’s bravest plays. Hibernia-centric press—the play, the company at least in part. It concerns a gay couple who re- and its new home may reflect the culture of rural turn to the classic small Midwestern town where ‘MASTER HAROLD’ ... AND THE BOYS Ireland, but the themes in Brian Friel’s bitter- one of them was born, and the town happens to directed by Jonathan Wilson sweet memoir are universal. be Dixon, Ill., birthplace of Ronald Reagan. —The DNA Trail, Silk Road Theatre Project January 20 - March 21 at TimeLine Theatre —Show Us Your Love, Bailiwick Repertory at at the Chicago Temple (312-857-1234), opens Mary’s Attic, Sundays in February. Under new ar- THE ISLAND March 7. Did I mention the proliferation of festi- tistic leader Kevin Mayes, Bailiwick returns to directed by James Bohnen val programming this winter? In this one, seven producing with a revue of love songs from famil- playwrights of diverse ethnicity recount their January 27 - March 7 at Remy Bumppo Theatre iar Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. It’s not experiences and explore their differences and billed as an LGBT show but, hey, it’s Bailiwick SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD similarities. and it’s at Mary’s Attic, for goodness sakes! It directed by Ron OJ Parson —Chess, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre at the features a cast of eight plus the esteemed and No Exit (773-347-1109), opens March 8. If the ever-tasteful Robert Ollis as musical director. May 13 - June 13 at Court Theatre phrase “I get my kicks above the waist, sun- —What Once We Felt, About Face Theatre at shine!” awaken memories of ‘80s nightlife, you the Center on Halsted, Feb. 3-March 7. About won’t want to miss this “cold war” musical by Face lost the world premiere of this work when visit FugardChicago2010.org Tim Rice (minus Andrew Lloyd you-know-who), finances forced the troupe to suspend produc- staged by the company that took seven Jeffs tion last year. Perhaps, however, author Ann Ma- for ticket packages and discounts last year for their vest-pocket dinner-theatre. rie Healy has improved the work since its debut —Legion, WildClaw Theatre at the Viaduct in New York two months ago. In any case, this (773-296-6024), opens March 15. We don’t need futuristic thriller is populated only by women, your sissy vampires—not when we have William and revolves around the author of the last novel Peter Blatty’s sequel to The Exorcist, delivered ever to be printed in a paper-and-ink format. page-to-stage in all its bloody glory by horror- scribe Charley Sherman. Jan. 20, 2010 23 NUNN ON ONE: THEATER Costume designer William LI;>Q;SbM@;PILCN?>SM@OH=NCIH;F@;GCFS Ivey Long. William Ivey Long’s Photo by =IG?MBIG?NI!BC=;AI@IL;PCMCN Stephen clothes calls Chernin BY JERRY NUNN Five-time Tony Award winner William Ivey Long _1#,1 2'-, **7 may be the most recognized name for Broadway costume design. With his visions for Dreamgirls #,2#02 ',',% the movie than could have possible seen a three coming to town, Windy City Times spoke to the year run on Broadway. 2&#+-12#6!'2',%,#5 +#0'! , man with a huge Great White Way resume. WCT: That’s true. Windy City Times: Hello, William. How long .* 7 0- "5 7& 11##,',7# 01` WIL: Bill Condon who directed the movie, asked exactly have you been designing costumes? ]2B?,?Q7ILE2CG?M Henry Krieger to write more songs for the movie William Ivey Long: My first Broadway show was and we have added those to this production. The 1978. I graduated from the Yale drama school in most important one is Listen. Beyonce sang it as ‘75. So over 30 years, but I was in my diapers— Deena at the very end of the show. In our pro- yikes, how did that happen? duction it is a duet between Effie and Deena. It WCT: Designing in diapers—that’s a new is the most amazing reconciliation song. It has one! never been in Dreamgirls or in the movie so we WIL: They were beautiful diapers, I can tell have that to offer. you that since I designed them myself. [Laughs] WCT: Sounds like a good mix. It has been 30 years and 60 Broadway shows. WIL: I think it is a good mix. When it was orig- My current one, which opens previews in about a inally on Broadway it was closer to the time pe- month, is my 60th. riod that it is telling about from 1964 to 1978. WCT: What is that called? It was almost a contemporary production when WIL: It’s called Looped, and is starring Valerie it opened. Our view is different now. It is sort Harper as Tallulah Bankhead. I know—gay heav- of like marinating chicken because the flavors en, right? are stronger. Although, I have never made that WCT: Sounds like it. You studied at Yale, comparison before, look what you are bringing where you were roommates with Sigourney out in me? Weaver. WCT: [Laughs] Well, I am from the South so WIL: Yes, Sigourney was my actual roommate I know about marinating chicken. and Meryl Streep lived downstairs. There were WIL: You are from the South! I am from North five people who lived in one Victorian house. It Carolina. Where are you from? was crazy. WCT: Tennessee. WCT: That is. Did you have any idea they WIL: I have family from east Tennessee and would become famous? worked with Dolly Parton on 9 to 5: The Musical WIL: Yes, we knew about both of them. Sigour- last year. The tour opens in September. ney was the most beautiful woman in the world, WCT: Oh, I have to see that. I read that you and Meryl was just so focused and brilliant. At were honored at the Art Institute of Chicago the end of our first year she had become a verb, in 2003 for the “Legend of Fashion” award. “to Streep it up.” Her fellow students had said "33: WIL: That’s right and you know that I return that meaning to own the stage. How about that? /*(&-1 every year to present it to the next person. Last That happened at the end of the first year! So, year I was able to present it to Maria Pinto. I yes we knew. care very much about that department. I have WCT: Wow. She was amazing even back #30"%8":$"451)050#: many interns work with me from the fashion de- then. partment. I look forward to seeing their fashion WIL: I don’t tell people that often. I was going shows every year. to save that for my book but you get it first. WCT: How big is your team that creates your WCT: So you are going to put out a book? visions? WIL: I am working on a book right this minute, WIL: On each project the producers hire a team yeah. It’s going to be a combination of a story- and I bring five. So there can be a dozen in here book with a lot of pictures. It will have to come at one time. I just moved into a huge loft, I was out next year. We just started working on it. in a brownstone for fifteen years. WCT: You are a busy guy. WCT: How did it feel in 2006 being inducted WIL: I am lucky. I worked over a year and half into the Theatre Hall of Fame? on Dreamgirls. Because of that I am just catch- WIL: Yes, I was the second youngest person. ing up on all the Broadway shows that have I would love to be the youngest but it can’t al- opened since I have been in a dark theater. ways happen. That was quite sobering because WCT: Tell our readers about your Dreamgirls that was the real thing in our business. I don’t experience. think I qualify for the Baseball Hall of Fame so WIL: Well, we have a co-producer, Mr. Shin, this is it. from South Korea. They call him the Cameron WCT: With all of these shows did you have a Mackintosh of South Korea. He’s done Les Mis- favorite one or one you have wanted to do? erables and Phantom of the Opera, big old things WIL: You know I am going to tell you the like that. We mounted our entire show in South truth. Believe it or not, I think the early ‘80s Korea. were my favorite time because it was my first big WCT: That’s a twist. musical, Nine. I just saw the movie, which was 5',,#0 WIL: It was wildly surreal. No Motown, no a completely different bird; at the same time African-American experience, but it became a Dreamgirls was adjacent to that theater and we very strong story. I think our telling of it is the #12.* 7 were in competition with each other for the To- stronger for it because it makes the relation- Z nys that year. ships very clear and makes the women’s journey 2-,7 5 0" WCT: But you won… more poignant and stronger. As Henry Krieger, WIL: Yes, I was very excited and envious be- .3*'28#0.0'8# the composer, said, “Now it truly is an interna- cause with the glorious story of Motown and 13 tional story.” I am very proud of that. I am here years of fashion I have always wanted to do this to tell you. show. With great respect to my predecessor and WCT: For people that are thinking of the friend Theoni V. Aldrige, who did the original, I movie, is it very different? really wanted to have a go at it. So, to answer WIL: First of all there was the source material, ON SALE NOW! your question, my favorite one and one I wanted meaning the Shirelles, the Marvelettes, the Chif- to do were both in 1981. fons and the Supremes. That was that Motown Dreamgirls plays for two weeks at the Cadil- FEBRUARY 2— s energy. The musical was in the eighties, then lac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, through the movie twenty years later and now four years Jan. 31. For your tickets, visit www.Broad- s after that is this version. It is the telling of a wayinChicago.com; for more on Long, visit Tickets available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices or similar story. I think the movie is the reason the www.Williamiveylong.com. any Ticketmaster Outlet Groups 15+: 312-977-1710 revival is happening. So many more people saw 24 Jan. 20, 2010 THEATER REVIEW been shocking at the play’s premiere in 1930, but nowadays, when lovers work out together Killer Joe at the gym instead of snuggle-bunny dancing Playwright: Tracy Letts in night clubs, is the notion of spouses settling At: Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway arguments with, say, kick-boxing matches really Phone: 773-549-1815; $30-$35 such a stretch?) Runs through: Feb. 28 You could also argue—albeit somewhat unfair- ly—that American audiences will accept any- BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE thing so long as it involves high-society pluto- crats declaiming in impeccable British accents. Before he became a writer, Tracy Letts was an Certainly there’s no denying the craftsmanship actor—one of a collective of like-minded artists evident in shows directed by Gary Griffin, an ready to give their all for his first attempt at artist who could get a riveting performance out playwrighting. So it was hardly surprising that of two lawn flamingos, provided they were cos- this grimly humorous tale of murder-for-hire tumed properly. Under his guidance, the trans- initially should have emerged more a collage of actional dynamics in this uncut version of the well-crafted elements than a single, fully-inte- text—three acts, two intermissions—never give grated whole. Killer Joe nevertheless grew to be way to slapstick exaggeration, rendering its an international phenomenon, with successful sleek artifice always reflective of the intimacy that Coward specified for his comedy. The title runs in London, New York and cities throughout Killer Joe. Image courtesy of Profiles Theatre Europe and the United States. And now, 17 years is, after all, Private Lives. later, Profiles Theatre presents the first home- But how intimate can you be in a big audi- grown revival of this debut of a seminal Chicago a velocity exceeding the attention span of its THEATER REVIEW torium bereft of the vantage afforded by cam- talent. perpetrators while ensuring that we keep pace era-based presentation? The voyeurist aspect It’s difficult to imagine an auditorium smaller with them every moment. Private Lives afforded by the Chicago Shakespeare mainstage than the classroom-sized Next Lab—the appro- The title character, portrayed by Darrell W. Cox Playwright: Noel Coward is enhanced, not only by the reconfiguration of priately claustrophobic site for a play set in a with an authentic panhandle drawl, stops well At: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at the space to include seating on all four sides house-trailer—but Profiles’ storefront puts the short of spaghetti-western cliché. In the role of Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand of the playing area, but the introduction of a action so close to the audience that when a sack Dottie, the enigmatic kid sister who catches his Phone: 312-595-5600; $55-$75 turntable floor that revolves at clock-face speed of fried chicken is brought onstage, the aroma eye, Claire Wellin maintains an intensity bely- Runs through: March 7 so that we barely notice the furniture shifting, permeates the room to the last rows. And while ing her character’s superficial innocence. While but that ultimately gives every spectator a fly- this in-your-lap proximity makes for improved Kevin Bigley, Somer Benson and Howie Johnson BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE on-the-wall view of the action—all without ever audibility, it also mandates a naturalism accu- likewise reject the temptation to paint their stealing focus from a carefully-chosen cast of rate to the last detail—not just a functional potentially-cartoonish personae larger than life, So what’s a Noel Coward play doing at a Shake- skilled (not to mention sure-footed) actors. kitchen sink and coffee maker, but also full- even during the brutally violent—but also pite- speare theater? Well, Private Lives could be re- The madcap premise for this theater—literally, frontal nudity whenever plausible (the lady of ously banal—climax. garded as a sequel to The Taming of the Shrew: as well as dramatically, in-the-round—is ful- the house wearing only a navel-length T-shirt Playgoers who missed the boat on American imagine Catherine and Petruchio, having estab- filled to dazzling perfection in the hands of an for sleeping on a hot Texas night, for example— Buffalo in 1975, might be forgiven a similar lack lished a mutual accord, later succumbing to mis- ensemble anchored by Tracy Michelle Arnold and although answering the door in such deshabille of foresight in dismissing Killer Joe as just an- givings under the pressures of social convention Robert Sella as the volatile Amanda and Elyot, could be a mite irregular). other Quentin Tarantino creepfest when it pre- and parting ways—only to later re-affirm their augmented by Tim Campbell and Chaon Cross Steppenwolf alumnus Rick Snyder is no strang- miered in 1993. But nearly two decades have affection, however eccentric, for one another. (the latter a smarter actress than the roles to er to the sweat-and-grit school of realism, how- allowed us to see past its shock and squalor to And if this marriage of true impediments in- which her porcelain-doll visage relegates her) as ever. Under his direction, the progress of a clan its disturbing commentary on the human folly cludes the carefree destruction of property pecu- their mismatched mates, along with a sly cameo as petty as their proposed crime never idles for still infecting our society today. liar to the idle rich, who are we to admit minds? by Wendy Robie as the Gallic housekeeper who’s “actorly moments,” but instead careens along at (Physical conflict between lovers may have seen it all. QUEER SPACES: PAST AND PRESENT Thursday, January 28 UP NEXT: The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust is the presenting sponsor of Out at CHM. Additional support provided by Harris Bank and The Pauls Foundation. The presented series in is partnership with the Center on Halsted. Cocktail Hour 5:30 p.m. Program QUEER LATINOS: ART AND CHANGE 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4 SEXUALITY AND CIVIL RIGHTS: ” Queer Space”— What is it and where do we fi nd it? In this journey RETHINKING THE SIXTIES through Chicago past and present, Sharon Haar, Associate Professor Thursday, April 15 of Architecture, University of Illinois at Chicago, and Doug Ischar, Artist and Associate Professor of Photography, University of Illinois at Chicago, will explore how city space is rethought and remade by and for queer communities. www.chicagohistory.org/outatchm. Tickets are $12, $10 for Museum members and students. Call 312.642.4600 or order online at 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614 Call 312.642.4600 or visit www.chicagohistory.org Become a member today and get FREE tickets to all three OUT at CHM programs! www.chicagohistory.org/outatchm for more information. Visit Discover the long and storied history of gay, lesbian, Offer ends January 27th. bisexual and transgender people through OUT AT CHM. Jan. 20, 2010 25 fish. They’re vegetarians.”) come fast and furi- ney worth watching, a thing of silliness and de- ous and with the light, improvisational feel of a spair, and in the end, a cutting commentary on tipsy gathering growing tipsier by the moment. the ludicrousness of matrimonial bliss. Martin and Rose Kramer’s adaptation is rich in Underscoring the devolution of the wedding revelry and revelations, from the Bride’s Father’s party, Martin Andrew’s deconstructionist beauty (Kirk Anderson) dismaying anecdotes about of a set. The exploding lamp at the top of the dropsy to The Bridegroom’s Friend’s (Andy Hag- show is but a harbinger of the literal breakdowns er) illicit cell-phone shenanigans. An intensely to come. physical piece, The Wedding also lets the cast let Equally important is the piece’s music, a mix loose its inner clown: As The Bride’s Sister, Ja- of original pieces by Jesse Terrill and schmaltzy mielyn Gray sports a Jersey Shore coiffure and a wedding standards. Music director Ben Harris keen sense of raucous comedy. As The Wife, Jac- (who also plays the Young Man) helms pitch- queline Stone is a happy hussy making the most perfect singalongs and solos. If laughing gas of her character’s well-received bawdiness. could be heard, it would sound like this: Giddy, As for the Bridegroom (Trey Maclin) and the uninhibited and infectious. Bride (Jennifer Byers), their journey from care- fully calibrated joy to flailing vexation is a jour- The Wedding. Photo by Heather Stumpf THEATER REVIEW amiss? When every single dish on the dinner menu is gelatinous, starting with a quavering SPOTLIGHT The Wedding chartreuse codfish entrée and ending with a Playwright: Bertolt Brecht, adapted blood red pudding that wriggles like mites in a by Martin and Rose Kramer distressed intestine. At: Tuta Theatre Chicago at the So it goes with Tuta’s staging of Bertolt Brecht’s Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division The Wedding, which under director Zeljko Djukic presents bourgeois matrimony as a folly of loom- Web site: www.tutato.com (no phone); The northern border of Chicago’s “Viagra ing catastrophe. The wedding dinner fish-mold $25, $20 students, seniors Triangle” might have to be expanded north is just the start of the breakdown. Runs through: Feb. 14 now that New Millennium Theatre Company Key to the absurdist charm of the boisterous, and The Flamin’ Dames present The Dames 70-minute romp is Djukic’s ensemble, a seamless BY CATEY SULLIVAN Storm Division at Finn McCool’s. See some crew with precisely the right blend of raucous of The Flamin’ Dames best burlesque high- pep and obnoxious snark. It’s a formidable feat. We’ve all been there—witnesses to the wed- lights, plus some comic banter courtesy of Creating a credible wedding reception—the ding that no good will come of, either in the comedians “Crotchy McLabia” and “Backdoor guests getting progressively drunker and be- long run for the newly declared spouses or in Aly.” The Dames Storm Division plays 10:30 having with corresponding spontaneity as the the short term for the guests unleashed on the p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, and Saturday, Jan. 30, toasts wear on—is not a job for amateurs. The open bar. Lurking behind the celebratory smiles at Finn McCool’s, 15 W. Division. Tickets are very nature of the event being staged defies the and congratulatory toasts are snipes and second $15; call 312-458-9083 or visit www.nmtchi- essence of scripted drama, i.e., the script. If the guessing, an undertow of abrasive cacophony cago.org. Photo by Leslie Kerrigan and impolite honesty laced through the indus- outbreaks of dancing foolery, off-kilter warbling trial strength happily-ever-after choreography. and lust-addled gropings don’t feel wholly im- One clue that something is horribly, hilariously promptu, all is lost. Djukic’s cast pulls it off with verve. Conversational lunacies (“Cows never eat 26 Jan. 20, 2010 Lee both deliver some good laughs, while Black- his long-suffering wife, Thelma (Lori Goss at the burn’s impressionistic work draws upon poetic piano), turn comical when you feel they should structures to create a piece in which the chief be much more dramatic and heartfelt. character is represented by multiple voices and At two hours and 15 minutes (including inter- a chorus. mission) and without a strong through-line to As always, Pegasus has brought some of the tie all the pieces together, The (edward) Hop- city’s best directing, acting and mentoring talent per Project wears out its welcome. (An edited to work with the young authors who are served version lasting 90-minutes would have been well by the productions and the complete ab- preferable.).While it’s neat to thrill at the large sence of any patronizing attitude. I’d be pleased cast assembled by director/producer Don Hall in to see/read the next works by Mss. Bonamici, such a small space, the sheer number of play- Lee and Blackburn. wrights and performers get short shrift at trying to get in a variety of dramatic interpretations of THEATER REVIEW Edward Hopper’s wonderful work. The (edward) Hopper Project Playwright: WNEP company members At: WNEP Theater at Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph Phone: 312-742-8497; $15-$20 Runs through: Feb. 21 Young Playwrights Festival. Photo by Michael Brosilow BY SCOTT C. MORGAN THEATER REVIEW aged boy and girl through the highs and lows American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882- of being stuck together on a theme park ride. 1967) is famed for his melancholy paintings of Chicago Young He’s a nerd and she’s more vulnerable than she urban isolation. And often in those paintings, pretends to be. Finally, Kat Blackburn’s “deliver Hopper positioned contemplative people caught Playwrights me from evil” (sic) is a complex, non-realistic up in their own private thoughts amid contrast- Festival voice work about an adolescent girl (coinciden- ing shadows and light. Playwrights: Gabriella Bonamici, tally lesbian) overcoming issues of anger and Honing in on all that unspoken drama in Hop- Gixiang Lee, Kat Blackburn self-worth stemming from an abusive parent. per’s works, Jen Ellison of WNEP Theater came At: Pegasus Players, Truman All three plays have structural limits or flaws up for the concept of finding dramatic inspira- College, 1145 W. Wilson and none is particularly distinguished as story- tion from those paintings in The (edward) Hop- Tickets: 773-878-9761; telling; they all seem familiar. Bonamici doesn’t per Project, now having its world premiere at www.pegasusplayers.org; $15 explain or use the apparent European origin of the Storefront Theatre. Runs through: Jan. 31 Danny (the woman’s name), and perhaps it was It’s certainly a promising idea, since genera- Dennehy in a production choice that doesn’t really matter. tions of gallery strollers have filled in their own ‘Hughie’ and ‘Tape’ BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL More significantly, she sets up strong expec- narration for what’s happening in Hopper’s can- tations of Danny and Ernie (the widower) co- vases. Two-time Tony winner Brian Dennehy—who has been in Chicago productions of Desire For 24 years Pegasus Players has conducted alescing as a couple, which doesn’t happen. The But the main problem with The (edward) Hop- story seems incomplete. Lee’s boy-girl story is per project is that there are too many playwrit- Under the Elms and Death of a Salesman, annual playwriting workshops in Chicago high among many others—is in the Goodman The- schools, resulting in thousands of one-act plays a classic playwriting exercise—dissimilar people ing cooks. Along with Ellison, WNEP got Mary Jo thrown together by unexpected circumstances— Bolduc, Bob Fisher, Tom Flanigan, Merrie Green- atre’s double bill of Hughie and Krapp’s Last having been written of which several score have Tape. received professional productions in Pegasus’ with their inevitable attraction and kiss predict- field, Don Hall, Joe Janes, Cholley Kuhaneck and able from the early moments of the play. Black- Rebecca Langguth to all contribute to the play’s “The coupling of Hughie and Krapp’s Last yearly Chicago Young Playwrights Festival. This Tape creates a resonant, eloquent showcase year, over 800 plays were considered for the burn has written a largely aural piece with little vignettes (some also do double duty as actors). inherent stage action, telling a story of survival These scenes vary wildly in tone from playful of the finest work by three master artists of three Festival slots. The winning playwrights, the theater: Eugene O’Neill, Samuel Beckett and their plays, represent the diversity for which we’ve heard before (although that doesn’t make pantomime between Andrew Jordan and Amanda it any less awful). Rountree, to heart-wrenching familial show- and Brian Dennehy, my longtime collaborator the Festival and workshops are known. and friend,” said Artistic Director Robert Falls Gabriella Bonamici’s “The Nowhere People” Those observations having been made, the downs between Merrie Greenfield and Marsha three plays are decidedly different from one an- Harman. in a press release. combines comedy and drama in a work of magic Hughie/Krapp’s Last Tape runs through Feb. realism in which an off-beat Eastern European other indicating the three young writers each The (edward) Hopper project utilizes a large possess distinctive voices. Right now, their cast (17!) to show what happens from 6 a.m. to 21 at the Goodman’s Albert Theatre, 170 N. immigrant invents a ghost machine to capture Dearborn. Tickets are $25-$83; visit www. the spirit of her deceased brother, and is joined grasp of literary tools is more advanced than the midnight on a day in 1952 in Brooklyn, N.Y. It’s depth of their storytelling (not unexpected in not all in one physical location, like Elmer Rice’s GoodmanTheatre.org or the box office, or call by an engineer who is a young widower with 312-443-3800. guilt feelings over his wife’s death. Next, Gixi- writers of limited life experience), yet all three 1929 tenement drama Street Scene, but spread ang Lee’s comedy “Roller Coaster” takes a teen- plays exhibit energy and charm. Bonamici and out all over to include offices, diners, private apartments, movie theaters and more. No doubt Heath Hays’ multi-level and compart- Charles Busch mentalized set is meant to mirror Hopper’s iconic plays at Attic paintings, but sometimes you wish for more his- Four early plays by drag theater legend torical details. (The hastily made bus stop sign Charles Busch will run in repertory on two is one visual misstep.) Much more successful is bills (courtesy of creative think tank The costumer Rebecca Lannguth for assembling the Idea Place), rotating Friday and Saturday period costumes to fit the cast and general look nights, at Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark. Bill A of Hopper’s paintings. will include Vampire Lesbians of Sodom and But the main problem with the play is that Sleeping Beauty of Coma. Bill B will include many of its dramatic realizations don’t compati- Theodora She-Bitch of Byzantium and Par- bly sync up with what many people would intone don My Inquisition or Kiss The Blood Off to be the logical dramas in Hopper’s urban work. My Castanets. Some amusing scenes, like the suicidal boss The bills will run through Feb. 20. Tickets George (Kevin Gladish) or the sparring couple are $12; call 800-838-3006 or visit www. of newspaper-reading Ernst (Regan Davis) and buschfest.com. AFTER-DINNER/AFTER-THEATER SPECIAL! at 10% OFF PURCHASE With restaurant receipt or theater ticket stub 5306 N. Clark St. - Chicago in Andersonville ICE CREAM • CUPCAKES • CAKES • PASTRIES • PANINIS FLAT BREAD SANDWICHES • SOUP • & MORE Jan. 20, 2010 27 NUNN ON ONE: TV LL: Oh, you got to see that? That was in one of that thing with her wand over the castle and the the earlier episodes. My head was wrapped in an fireworks went off. Especially when you get the Lucy Lawless: Egyptian cotton, which is what absolutely what song and the guy is singing to you and has the they would have done. It was just cool! most beautiful singing voice in the world. It’s Rome-ing on WCT: Since we are talking about wigs, I saw absolutely enchanting. you as a judge for Rupaul’s Drag Race show WCT: Is there a particular musical that you ‘Spartacus’ last season. would want to do? LL: They were fabulous. RuPaul is just the most LL: I wish I could do Yentl. I saw it on my own BY JERRY NUNN fabulous phenomenon. Ru, just him, is bloody when I was 13. It made me think that Jews were gorgeous! Really beautiful inside and out, I am the most romantic people! [Laughs] I thought, Lucy Lawless plays Lucretia in the upcoming really a huge fan. Not even just the persona of “One day I must get me one of those,” but never Spartacus: Blood and Sand for the Starz net- him in drag but what a glorious human being. happened. work. Windy City Times called her up halfway WCT: Barbara was perfect in that. around the world to get the scoop on the warrior WCT: I interviewed him this past year. LL: He’s just a descent man and a fabulous LL: Barbara… she was amazing. princess’ new project. woman. WCT: Well, I really like your new project Windy City Times: G’day, mate! How’s New WCT: You are such a big supporter of the gay with Spartacus. It looks very liberating to be Zealand this time of year? Lucy Lawless: It’s hot and muggy. It’s been community. on cable television. LL: I am so grateful for all they have done for LL: Yes and the healthiest love affair is ac- incredibly tropical. me too. tually between the two gay men. One of the WCT: It’s the opposite here. You are done WCT: I watched you on Angel of Death the warriors is a gay man and his boyfriend. Which filming the first season of Spartacus, cor- Lucy Lawless. Photo courtesy of Starz Web series with Zoe Bell, your stuntwoman doesn’t mean they are going to live happily ever rect? from Xena. after because nobody does on this show. It is LL: Yes. You are all going to be disappointed should be, for social status. She and her husband LL: Ohh, right. I have to be honest and say an equal opportunity destroyer, because (sings) but there are only 13 episodes. have fallen on hard times. My husband has not that it is obviously not my project but if I can I “Everybody dies!” WCT: Well, I watched three of them so far. been living up to the promise of his forefathers. like to help out my friends who are making their WCT: See? You could do a musical version of Your part seemed smaller in the first one but They are clawing their way to success. If you start in things. I can’t always do it but it was the show. I didn’t see the part with the gay is getting juicier each episode. think about it back in Roman times there was really fun. That was with Zoe Bell and I might guys yet. LL: They start off introducing Spartacus but no safety net, no social security, no salvation do something for Renee O’ Connor this year who LL: Oh, you are going to have to watch. later the characters get more of an in. army. No one is going to come and help you played Gabrielle. WCT: I will. WCT: How did you get involved with the se- out. Everything was hard won. This is a bit of WCT: You played Wonder Woman in the LL: Homosexuality was not the drama in those ries in the first place? Deadwood meets Gladiator. Justice League: Final Frontier cartoon. They days that it is now. The way that people were LL: Well, my husband is the executive pro- WCT: You look amazing in the role and get should just give you the live-action movie! identified sexually was much more fluid back ducer. He asked me if I would do it. We are very to play quite a temptress. LL: They should hurry up and do it! She’s a then. I think it had little to do with their orien- hands off on one another’s projects. We don’t LL: It’s a really great role, yes. dark and weird chick, [laughs] the weirder the tation. put pressure to be in each other’s things. But it WCT: Your hair is completely different for better. WCT: Anything else you want to say about sounded so good, especially the role. I knew the this part. WCT: You play Mother Superior in the new the show? show was going to be great. It is something he LL: It’s a big hair show! The eight-pound hair- movie Bitch Slap. LL: I am just so proud of it. I am so proud of has been working on for many years. He found do, it is really fun to transform my look. You LL: That was me again playing a cameo for everybody’s work and we had a ball. Five stars, the right writer to work the characters with in- will see with my character that when she bonds Eric and Rick, who we also met on Xena. It’s guys, you don’t want to miss this! tricacy and grace in this really brutal world. The with the pretty girl from Rome, kind of a Paris unashamedly a sexploitation movie. WCT: Happy New Year! Cheers! project really took off after that. Hilton character, she wants to be her BFF and is WCT: You played Rizzo in Grease. Would you It has just been announced that the series WCT: The way this show is shot is visually sort of morphing into her. Now she has blonde like to do more musicals? Spartacus: Blood and Sand has been renewed amazing. Tell our readers about your charac- hair. They were big into wigs so that is quite his- LL: Yes, oh my god. Musicals are the most ro- for a second season. Hop on the chariot and ter. torically accurate. We tried to keep things pretty mantic thing. You know what? When you get to come along for the ride when it premieres LL: My character is kind of a Lady Macbeth real. a certain age you think romance is for the birds. Jan. 22. Visit starz.com for information and character. She’s dying to have a baby. She’s WCT: I loved it when you ripped off your wig But honest to god, musicals make you believe in listings. slightly over the hill. She is scrambling, as she in that one scene! magic. Like you used to feel when Tinkerbell did adWindyCity10_25x6_625_03outlined.indd 1 1/14/10 1:27:12 PM 28 Jan. 20, 2010 BENT NIGHTS—MUSIC and idiosyncratic music that went beyond there Isaak’s sold-out New Year’s Day gig at the House debuts. Both have had hits since then but living of Blues was hardly a sobfest, though. He and Looking at down or over those debuts hasn’t happened or his band, resplendent in matching black suits is likely to. with flaming red and blue embroidery, looked Chris Isaak Isaak has turned his talents into certified ce- like a high-end honky-tonk bunch playing the By VERN HESTER lebrity of a sorts. Apart from his recording career Catskills, but were anything but that. Isaak bal- he’s had a go as a semi-pro boxer while popping anced the show with nonstop wisecracks that “Wicked Game.” That’s the song that not only up in Jonathon Demme films (as a SWAT com- made this gig a jack-in-the-box full of verbal made Chris Isaak a star but cast a shadow over mander cornering Hannibal Lector in Silence of slapstick, spontaneous charm, goofy choreogra- his 19-year career. Lilting, pristinely sung, the Lambs, and as a clown assassin at a fast- phy, powerhouse vocals and a touch of bawd- haunting and sorrowful, it’s the kind of arrest- food joint in Married to the Mob), his own sit- iness—none of which got in the way of Isaak ing recording that pretty much defines who the com on Showtime, in John Waters’ agonizingly ripping the roof off the sucker. “You Don’t Cry singer is and what an audience can ever expect unfunny A Dirty Shame and on his current talk Like I Do” was spectacularly over the top and from him. Two other grand examples of “the show on The Biography Channel—all of which worth the price of admission (not a dry eye in one-hit wonder” syndrome are Big Country’s contradict his dreamy heartthrob looks and mel- the house) while “Speak of the Devil” and “Baby “In A Big Country” and Tracy Chapman’s “Fast ancholic music. In short, how can you take this Did A Bad Bad Thing” were serrated and hard- Car.” But unlike Big Country (who were doomed guy seriously? bop rock with attitude. On a letter-perfect im- to make a few albums that repeated “In A Big The answer is you have to take him at face promptu version of Presley’s “Love Me Tender,” Country’s” Grammy-nominated sound into ob- value, as both a broken hearted Romeo and a where Isaak ventured out into the audience he scurity until lead vocalist Stuart Adamson’s sui- wisecracking smartass. His new album, Mr. Lucky quipped, “People are touching me all over...and cide), Chapman and Isaak kept releasing daring (Reprise Records), is exactly what we’ve come I LIKE IT!!!” And that’s an idea of how this show went with one knockout surprise after another: bassist Rowland Salley’s vocals on his Grammy- winning “Killing the Blues,” Isaak’s respectful CULTURE CLUB reading of Roy Orbison’s “Only the Lonely;” a jolly toss off of Cheap Trick’s “I Want You(to NOWTICKETS ON SALE! Want Me);” surprise joyrides through forgotten chestnuts “Blue Hotel” and “Going Nowhere;” Chris Isaak. percussionist Rafael Padilla constantly stopping T H E O L D the show; and an intoxicating take on “Wicked to expect from him musically but that’s cer- Game.” Maybe Isaak is a clown in his “Howdy tainly not unwelcome. Isaak has a formidable Doody Hair” (his words), but he’s a hell of a SETTLER vocal talent; Elvis Presley’s bottom range with a smart, talented clown. Take him seriously? 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By Lawrence Ferber Beach. Lunch is a fabulous, classic affair at the Co- Photos lombo Coffee House (www.confeitariacolombo. Rio de Janeiro is quite a sight. Taking in the courtesy of com.br), a famed 1894 Victorian tearoom that view from atop Sugarloaf Mountain on a sunny Lawrence offers a substantial, diverse selection of cro- day, the sun-kissed beaches and green moun- Ferber quettes and pastry. Porcão (www.porcao.com. tains sprawling beneath are gorgeous. The city’s br) is one of the country’s most famous chur- iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is visible in rascaria chains. An insane variety of meats, from the distance, arms outstretched as if both wel- chicken hearts to lamb to beef sirloin, is carved coming and protecting. Even the famed favelas, over your plate by skewer-bearing waiters. It’s sprawling uphill slums where films like City of sponivel.com. housing multiple arts exhibition spaces and a a stomach-bulging experience. Chef Natasha God took place, belie their dangerous element Last year saw the opening of The Week, Rio’s theater. Fink imports produce and ingredients from Bra- from this distance. This beauty surely must rank most glam queer nightclub (sister of a well-es- As for accommodations, Manilow-ian puns/ zil’s Amazon to craft tropical-tinged dishes at amongst factors that won Rio its 2016 Olympics tablished Sao Paolo venue of the same name). riffs aside, Copacabana Palace (www.copaca- rustic-funky Espirito Santa Empório (www.espiri- bid as well as that of the 2014 World Cup. Upon entering you’re handed a swipe card used banapalace.com.br) is surely the most iconic, tosanta.com.br). Leblon’s Bar da Praia whips up Oh, and Rio is pretty gay. Pretty, pretty, pretty to charge drinks and other items, which you pay well-known luxury spot in Copacabana, and a some of Rio’s tastiest, most creative cocktails gay. Gays across Brazil flock here for lazy days for—not to mention a juicy door fee—upon strip of gay beach awaits just outside. Exclusive including the “Light Beer”—what appears to be of sun worship (and exhibitionism/voyeurism— exiting. The second largest gay venue in town, to the point of douchebaggy, the Fasano (www. a glass of draft brew with a generous head but revealing, skimpy bathing trunks are the norm) disco Le Boy (www.leboy.com.br) boasts a sister fasano.com.br) is a Brazilian fashionista’s, or is actually a refreshing concoction of shochu, along rainbow flag-marked, soft sandy stretches bar, sauna and lesbian club (Le Girl) on the same visiting celeb-VIP’s, #1 choice. Rio’s addition of peach juice, lime, honey and ginger foam. And of Ipanema and Copacabana beach, and late block—plus incredibly ripped, Kristen Bjorn- a W Hotel would easily humble it, but at present don’t forget to try the national cocktail, the weekend nights (and mornings) of Cachaça- ready go-go dancers on weekends. Fosfobox this is the only game in town for upscale, slickly caipirinha, either traditional or pimped-out with soaked partying. Ipanema’s Rua Farme de Amoe- (www.fosfobox.com.br) is popular with sexually designed hipness. different fruits and mixers, at restaurant/bar do is dominated by muscular circuit types, aka diverse, underground and hipster crowds, and Lower in star rating, the Portinari Design Hotel Academia da Cachaça (www.academiadacachaca. “Barbies;” its Cafeina is the café/hangout of Rio’s oldest bar, La Cueva (Rua Miguel Lemos, (www.portinaridesignhotel.com.br) features 600 com.br). choice. 51), is a cozy cave indeed for bears, daddies and rooms designed by 8 different teams/individu- Ipanema’s Rua Visconde de Pirajá is one of Copacabana’s beach and nightspots are more their very cute young fans. als, while the Marina All Suites (www.marinaall- the city’s coolest shopping (and people-watch- welcoming to bears and alternative types, Rio’s locals are known as Cariocas, and these suites.com.br) also blends comfort with modern ing) strips, while there are a few great street and boasts its own Cafeina for good measure. lovers of life spend each year in anticipation of flourish. For a literally elevated experience, markets—souvenir heaven!—including Lapa’s Downtown neighborhood Lapa and the rustic, February’s Carnaval, an insane citywide party green-friendly Hotel Santa Teresa (www.san- monthly Antique Market, where I met drag boutique-y Santa Teresa are well worth explor- that sees outrageous costumes, floats and per- tateresahotel.com) boasts high-end comforts, queen Izabelita Dos Patins, a fusion of Studio ing for their old-and-new architecture, shops, formances on display along the Sambodromo, a conveniences—free wi-fi, Ekos bath amenities, 54’s legendary Rollerina, The Sisters of Perpetual and restaurants. Check out the dedicated LGBT closed-off strip lined with stadium-like bleach- a spa, 25-meter lap pool, and amazing restau- Indulgence and Carnaval itself. Her miniskirt section at Rio For Partiers (www.rioforpartiers. ers. All year round you can visit the compound rant and bar—in an artsy shop and gallery-lined was printed with photographs of various celebri- com), which includes current rundown on gay known as Samba City for a peek at these floats, hillside neighborhood. ties posing with Izabelita’s male alter ego, and beaches, clubs/bars and tours including those shows, and take photos in over-the-top cos- Food-wise, Rio is all about dichotomy: it’s ei- Brazilian flag emblems adorned her boots. Quite by operator Rio G (www.riog.com.br). Gay Web tumes. For less traditional, nouveau Rio culture/ ther fried, cheese-filled (the Pao de Queijo, a a sight, yes? sites include www.riogayguide.com and www.di- arts, check out Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, chewy cheese puff, is a must) or meat items, 9th Annual Freedom to Marry Reception Lambda Legal cordially invites you to a FREE event Educate. Advocate. Celebrate. 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Readers can leave feedback at the THE Larry Kramer (still spitting fir thank God), as latter Web site. well as a heartfelt tribute to gay activist McFar- MOVIES lane, who committed suicide shortly after the film premiered. Although GLAAD chose to ignore Michael C. Hall Outrage in its documentary category (shame on has cancer you, GLAAD), it’s a really galvanizing movie and Michael C. Hall, 38—best known for his lead was one of my LGBT top 10 for 2009. role as a serial killer on the TV series Dexter and Streamers, basically a filmed version of the for his portrayal of gay funeral director David critically acclaimed 1975 play by David Rabe, is Fisher on the show Six Feet Under—has been also worth looking into. The film, from acclaimed diagnosed with cancer, according to US Maga- director Robert Altman, features strong perfor- zine. In a statement, Hall said that he is being mances from its six-man cast and will especially By Richard Knight, Jr. treated successfully for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He appeal to theater devotees. The material focuses Robert Downey, Jr., in Sherlock Holmes. added that was lucky to have a “treatable and on a group of soldiers waiting to be shipped to Although tradition dictates that many of the new curable condition.” Viet Nam. Stuck in their barracks with nothing films in theaters this month are, ahem, not ex- Hall attended the Jan. 17 Golden Globe Awards to do and with tensions and fears mounting, lesbian comedy D.E.B.S. The movie features a actly in a league with their December forebears, with his wife, Dexter co-star Jennifer Carpenter. their cultural differences come to light. Matthew raft of expert British comedic actors (including each year there are exceptions to the rule. Late- Modine stars as the rural bumpkin struggling to Colin Firth) and a hot soundtrack. The second is ly I’ve been happily recommending the Ethan resolve racist and homophobic views; David Alan Whip It, Drew Barrymore’s unfairly overlooked Hawke vampire flick Daybreakers, a nice little Debbie Allen Grier is his best friend; and out actor Mitchell directorial debut, the gentle coming-of-age B-picture addition to the genre; Heath Ledger’s Lichtenstein (who later co-starred in The Wed- comedy about a teenage girl (Ellen Page) who lecturing Feb. 2 final movie,The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, Renowned actress/director/producer/choreog- ding Banquet) plays the gay urbanite and the finds herself via the bone crushing sport of roller with its eye-popping visuals and starry cast; rapher/judge Debbie Allen will deliver a lecture son of privilege who reads Sylvia Plath, isn’t em- derby. Both arrive on DVD Jan. 26. and, for the more adventurous (read: those who at Stage 2, 618 S. Michigan (second floor), on barrassed to wear Japanese klogs in the shower Also out that day is the Michael Jackson docu- are okay with subtitles), I strongly recommend Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. and easily throws off the taunts of the others. mentary This Is It. Speaking of music-themed the strangely hypnotic The White Ribbon, with Allen—the sister of actress Phylicia Rashad Shot in 1983 on a limited budget by the late releases, what self-respecting former high its stunning black-and-white cinematography (best known as Claire Huxtable on The Cosby director Robert Altman, in a time before “Don’t school choir member or thespian won’t want to and decidedly unsettling story. (Ribbon is sort Show)—received two Emmys and one Golden Ask, Don’t Tell,” the film touches on many of the add Glee: Season 1, Vol. 1—Road to Section- of a weird hybrid of Village of the Damned and Globe for her role as Lydia Grant in the ‘80s TV issues that the policy would bring to the fore- als to his/her collection? The pilot, the first 13 the classic Kings Row.) series Fame, and was also in the original movie front. A new making-of documentary includes episodes and a batch of special features of out January is also the month when many movie- as well as last year’s remake. She has also served Modine and Lichtenstein. co-creator-writer-producer Ryan Murphy’s tre- goers finally find time to take in those talked- as a judge on TV’s So You Think You Can Dance, Those with a taste for the offbeat will surely mendously entertaining show—featuring the about, highly anticipated holiday releases. You and owns the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, lo- appreciate Flexing with Monty, which is be- delightful Jane Lynch as the butch cheerlead- already known about a certain sci-fi megaflick cated in Los Angeles. ing released by Breaking Glass Pictures, a new ing coach, hottie Matthew Morrison in the lead, called Avatar (I missed the Imax version but The Department of African American Cultural distributor of LGBT-themed DVDs. The movie, Chris Colfer as the sweet-voiced gay soprano, et friends insist that’s the way to go), Alec Bald- Affairs is presenting the free event. The Ellen which began in 1994 and wasn’t completed al.—are included in this must have release. win showing off his tuchis in It’s Complicated Stone Belic Institute for the Study of Women for 14 years, has to be seen to be believed. It That should be enough to hold you until Feb- and the homoerotic undertone in Sherlock Hol- and Gender in the Arts and Media is hosting. stars the late Trevor Goddard, victim of a heroin- ruary’s chill arrives—along with another release mes so here’s another shout-out for Tom Ford’s cocaine overdose in 2003, who plays the title A Single Man and Lee Daniels’ Precious—two character, a self-absorbed narcissist who spends movies that are both challenging, thought-pro- the bulk of his time working out; gazing at his voking and entertaining. perfect physique in the mirror while having sex As you’re putting away all the holiday deco- 2&# )'"1 0# GL @CB with a blow-up doll; fantasizing about his rather rations and finishing up the thank you notes, strange brother (who keeps a naked midget in a '21 7-30 230, this is also a good month to explore several of cage); and taking calls as a leather escort. Then the potential award contenders now out on DVD. Sally Kirkland, as a nun with her own agenda, The Hurt Locker—with a star-making perfor- enters the picture and things get really weird. mance by Jeremy Renner, who played gay serial + )# "'$$#0#,!# ', This psychosexual fantasia—perfect midnight- killer Jeffrey Dahmer in an indie release—is at movie fare—is part camp, part turn-on (Goddard 7-301#*$ ," ', 2&# 5-0*" the top of my list (I think it was 2009’s best struts around naked much of the time) and com- film), along with the light-as-a-feather romance plete oddity. It’s the most rewarding kind of me time there is. The kind that ultimately makes a difference in your 500 Days of Summer with Zooey Deschanel Two movies with primarily female casts are life and the lives of others. It’s the time you spend pursuing an online degree in psychology from and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (who gay audiences The Chicago School. You’ll transform your life and launch a meaningful new career. And you’ll have also worth adding to the queue. The first, St. remember from his amazing lead performance in your own personal advisor to help you make it happen. To learn more about our flexible, online Trinian’s, is a wacky Brit comedy starring Ru- Mysterious Skin); and Meryl Streep and Amy Ad- programs, visit thechicagoschool.edu today. pert Everett (who also executive-produced) in ams re-teaming again in the delightful Julie & two roles—one in drag as the headmistress of Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership Julia. a notorious school for girls (he also executive- Ph.D. in International Psychology A flurry of LGBT-themed releases is worth add- M .A. in Psychology with concentrations in: produced). It’s a sort of female variation on frat ing to the mix as well. I’m strongly recommend- Child and Adolescent Psychology, International Psychology, thechicagoschool.edu house comedies (especially Animal House) with Gerontology, Organizational Leadership, ing Kirby Dick’s documentary Outrage, which fo- 312.329.6666 lots of the tongue-in-cheek insanity seen in the Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Generalist cuses on closeted conservative politicians who M.A. in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology M.A. in Applied Forensic Psychology Services Certificate: Post-Master’s BCBA Certificate: Forensic Psychology Streamers. 32 Jan. 20, 2010 29th Annual Chicago Music Awards Each year, the highly anticipated CMA pays tribute to Chicago’s rich and diverse musi- cal heritage. Nearly 200 artists in 43 cat- egories ranging from Pop, Reggae, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Country & Western and Gospel to R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Latin, World Beat Brought to you by the combined efforts of and more compete annually at this festive event, the only one of its kind to honor entertainers across musical genres in the HIGH IMPACT Chicagoland area. Tickets (ranging from Wed., Jan. 27 $125 - $55) and voting online through Dec. 31. 7pm, http://www.martinsinter- Stephen Leonard (above), culture.com/index.php will sing at “Impact 2010: Wed., Jan. 20 Monday, Jan. 25 A Concert for Equality” Genderqueer Chicago is an inclusive com- OH, BOYKIN! $1 Drink Night with DJ Laura B at Hydrate at Sidetrack, 3349 N. munity, welcoming everyone who wants Thursday, Jan. 28 Monday at HYDRATE is $1 DRINK NIGHT! Halsted. a space to talk about personal gender is- All well cocktails are only One Dollar all sues. E-mail genderqueerchicago@gmail. Keith Boykin (right) will be night long! 8pm, Hydrate, 3458 N. 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State. 281-3355, Roscoe’s Tavern, 3356 N Hal- the twenty-first century, Chicago author sted St, http://www.roscoes.com Learn to protect yourself and please your Rooney (Live Nude Girl, Reading with partner responsibly. 6:30pm, Howard Oprah), writes with finesse and fresh in- Tuesday, Jan. 26 Brown Health Center, 4025 N Sheridan Rd, sight, revealing a young woman trying to WAC (Women’s Action Committee) “WAC” http://www.howardbrown.org find her place in an America that rarely 495. 7:30pm, Center on Halsted, 3656 N Positive Aware Network (TPAN). 9pm, Spin is comprised of women dedicated to pro- manages to live up to Walt Whitman’s Halsted, http://www.centeronhalsted.org Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, http:// viding quality programming and commu- dream and making discoveries about life The Capitol Steps After a near sell-out run www.spin-nightclub.com nity to LBTQ women and their allies in the Friday, Jan. 29 21st Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival at every turn. 7:30pm, 773-769-9299, in 2009, this Centre East favorite returns Chicago area. If you identify as a woman, Curious Theatre Branch presents Chicago’s Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark, with more hilarious musical satire of poli- Saturday, Jan. 23 then be the change you want to see in www.womenandchildrenfirst.com longest-running, last-standing fringe tics and current events. North Shore Cen- Dim Sum with Sapphic Adventures We are LBTQ programming at Center on Halsted! festival. This year’s festival showcases Project Springfield, Ed Mullen fundraiser ter for the Performing Arts 9501 Skokie a group of fun-loving professional women Free. 7pm, Center on Halsted, 3656 N Hal- a wild variety of fresh new solo perfor- and fashion competition Fashion show, Blvd. Skokie, IL; 7:30pm, (847) 673-6300, of all ages and races. We primarily focus sted, http://www.centeronhalsted.com mances, live art, avant-garde theatre and open bar and awarding of winning design- http://www.northshorecenter.org on organizing women-only events outside Decade Tuesdays with DJ Heather Doble experimental music all under one auspi- er based on attendee votes. Arranged by bars and non-traditional gay venues. If at Scarlet DJ Heather Doble brings you cious roof. Through Feb. $15 or pay what Studio 808 and The Style Muse. $50. 7pm Friday, Jan. 22 you are not into bars or clubs, new to Chi- a new decade each week. Always a good you can, $12 in advance online. 7pm, 21st Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival cago, disappointed with online personal time and some great specials! 9pm, Scar- 773-508-0666, http://www.rhinofest.com Curious Theatre Branch presents Chicago’s sites and/or seeking real women who can let, 3320 N Halsted, www.scarletbarchi- Boy Shower Contest Saya Naomi hosts the Thursday, Jan. 21 longest-running, last-standing fringe hold a conversation, this is a place to cago.com “Boy” Shower Contest with $150 first prize. T- OUT MIC A Trans-focused casual open- festival. This year’s festival showcases start. 10am, www.sapphicadventures.org mic night welcoming all members of the Sign-up by 11:30pm, contest at midnight. a wild variety of fresh new solo perfor- Equality Illinois “Justice For All” Gala Wed., Jan. 27 11:30pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont LGBT and ally community, co-hosted by mances, live art, avant-garde theatre and Equality Illinois “Justice For All” fund- Impact 2010 - A Concert for Equality Join Ave, http://www.spin-nightclub.com Jami Bantry of the Center and Lars Von experimental music all under one auspi- raising Gala! Join ChicagoPride.com and the Impact Chicago, one of Chicago’s larg- Keitz (OutMusic) open to musicians, po- cious roof. Through Feb. $15 or pay what Windy City Media Group as we partner with est LGBTQ grassroots activist groups, and ets, speakers, and artists. Donations are you can, $12 in advance online. 7pm, Equality Illinois to Make A Difference in local, independent singer/songwriter, Ste- Saturday, Jan. 30 Windy City Rollers opening Chicago’s encouraged to support community pro- 773-508-0666, http://www.rhinofest.com equal rights for all! 7pm, 773-477-7173, phen Leonard, are coming together to kick grams at COH. This event occurs every nationally ranked women’s roller derby Positive Spin Dance Party Spin Nightclub Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S Michi- off the new year with Impact 2010 - A league, will unleash its brazen derby skat- third Thursday of the month. For more presents Positive Spin Dance Party, a fun gan Ave, http://www.eqil.org/justice- Concert for Equality. 7pm, 219.588.4493, ers to a sea of roaring fans at its sixth information, contact transgender@cen- place for HIV+ men to meet. Hosted by forall.html Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St, http://ti- teronhalsted.org or call 773.472.6469 x season opener. Doors: 5 pm., Bout: 6 pm. Saya, DJ Luis M. Cover charge benefits Test Hubbard Street Dance Chicago After being nyurl.com/impact2010 Tickets: $20 in advance, $21 at the door. absent from the Center’s stage since 2001, Hawaiian/Hula and Tahitian Dance Class 5pm, http://www.windycityrollers.com Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) is Join us every Wednesday night at 8:20pm finally back to display the versatility and and learn the basics of pacific island danc- virtuosity of their exuberant, athletic ing. Learn how to dance Hula including Sunday, Jan. 31 and innovative repertoire. 8pm, (708) Hula Auana (modern Hula) and Hula Ka- Ride for AIDS Chicago kick-off party Look- 235-2222, http://www.centertickets.net hiko (ancient Hula), Tahitian dances such ing forward to a nearly 200 mile bike ride as the Otea and Aparima, and dances coming this July 10 & 11 to make a dif- Sunday, Jan. 24 from other pacific islands like Guam and ference in the fight against HIV. Regis- Roman Catholic Mass Dignity-Chicago cel- many more. 4057 N. Damen Ave. 8:15pm, ter at www.events.org/rideforaids. 4pm, ebrates a Roman Catholic Mass every Sun- http://www.islapacifika.com 773-989-9400 x 246, www.rideforaids.org day, 5PM, at Broadway United Methodist Male Call with Miss Foozie Roscoe’s and Church 3338 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL Thursday, Jan. 28 ChicagoPride.com present Male Call with 60657; 5pm, http://dignitychicago.org/ Out at CHM: Queer Spaces Sharon Haar, as- Miss Foozie. Here’s your chance to meet current.htm sociate professor, architecture, University the unexpected and end the weekend Lesbian Comic Kate Clinton, The Lady of Illinois at Chicago, and Doug Ischar, right. 5pm, Roscoe’s Tavern, 3356 N Hal- Haha Tour Kate performs her world-fa- artist and associate professor, photog- sted St, http://www.missfoozie.com mous burlesque Bubble Wrap Dance and raphy, University of Illinois at Chicago, pops the air out of deniers and disruptors, explore how city space is rethought and Saturday, Feb. 13 birthers and dearthers, conservadems and remade by and for queer communities. Fat Saturday Ball: Allure! “Revolution bibliocrats, the -stans and the bans, spine Cocktails at 5:30 pm; program at 6:30 pm; Never Looked So Glamorous!” is an annual flu and whine flu, ex-gays and A-gays, the $12, $10 members and students. 5:30pm, fundraiser for EdgeAlliance (AIDSCare). audacity of nope and of course, the pope. Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark, The theme for this year’s gala is promis- All material digitalized and styled by the http://https://services.chicagohistory. ing to reprise the glory days of 1930’s and Haus of Ha. Hoover-Leppen Theatre. 6pm, org/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=129 40’s cinema. 7pm, Westin Chicago River 773-472-6469, Center on Halsted, 3656 N Justice for All Forum: What is justice for North, 320 North Dearborn Street, http:// Halsted, http://www.centeronhalsted.org the Black Gay man? Panel includes Keith www.edgealliance.org/pages/fat_satur- The Disney Songbook: Children’s Songs Boykin, editor, author, TV host and former day_ball/52.php for Grown-Ups Cabaret performer Justin White House aide to the president; plus Hayford in a fund-raiser cabaret for AIDS E. Patrick Johnson of Northwestern and Saturday, March 6 Legal Council of Chicago. If you haven’t Antonio D. Jimenez of UIC School of Pub- Chicago Takes Off Chicago Takes Off “TV yet heard him sing “Baby Mine” from lic Health. Hosted by Dr. Keith Magee and Land: Outside the BOX!” is a Broadway- Dumbo, you owe yourself the treat. Find Jim Pickett. Presented by Chicago Black style musical revue that elevates the his recordings on iTunes. ALC works for Gay Men’s Caucus, Project CRYSP, Life- “strip-tease” to an art form. There are the rights of people with HIV through di- lube, and the Communities of Color Col- two show times: 7:30PM and 10:00PM! rect representation, education and train- laborative. Free and open to the public. Call Rhett Lindsey at 773-989-9400 x233; EQUALITY OF LIVING ing, and advocacy. 7pm, AIDS Legal Coun- Please arrive early. 6pm, http://lifelube. Park West Chicago, 322 W Armitage Ave, Saturday, Jan. 23 cil of Illinois, 220 S State St, Suite 1330, blogspot.com/2010/01/what-is-justice- http://www.tpan.com http://www.aidslegal.com for-black-gay-man.html LBTQ women’s safer sex seminar. In-depth People of all ages will be attending Equality Illinois’ “Justice For All” gala at the Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan. Get WindyCityMediaGroup.com Photo from the 2009 gala by Kat Fitzgerald : (MysticImagesPhotography.com) online ChicagoPride.com Jan. 20, 2010 33 Visit SidetrackChicago.com & join the Sidetrack email list BILLY MASTERS for the latest events, offers and more. “I had five guys looking at my shriveled, burned York, and the young, cute boys who aspire to penis. It was the most painful thing I have ever live off them. Why didn’t they just call it The experienced in my life. I’m good...now. Now my Real Houseboys of Chelsea? Join us for a special Comedy Thursday, Jan. 21 penis is fantastic. One hundred percent recovered. As luck would have it, our “Ask Billy” ques- Put me back in the game, Coach.”—Channing tion this week is about a new television show. Tatum tells Details magazine about a mishap Charlie in Seattle writes, “Did you watch ‘Blue on the set of “The Eagle of the Ninth” which Mountain State’? My roommate told me it was re- included a wet suit, cold temperatures, and a ally hot, but I never watch Spike TV. Tell me what kettle of boiling water. I’ll leave the rest to your I missed.” imagination—but I’ll run an unscorched pic of I did watch it—obviously not because I’m a DVD Release Party at Sidetrack his penis on BillyMasters.com. big football devotee. And not because I usu- I get inspiration from the most diverse places. ally watch Spike TV, but because I heard sexy I was reading the Christmas bulletin in church Alan Ritchson would be in the show. He plays and was struck by an essay entitled “Christmas the captain of the Blue Mountain State football Great Kathy give-aways! Gifts for Tough Economic Times.” The message team. On the positive side, I’m not sure anyone was that if things are tight financially, you shouldn’t feel obligated to spend money on holi- day gifts. You could, instead, offer one of the following gifts to a loved one: the Gift of Under- Sidetrack and standing, the Gift of Thoughtfulness, the Gift of Shout! Factory a Good Example, or the Gift of Caring. At that are celebrating the DVD release of very moment, the collection plate came my way. KATHY GRIFFIN: She’ll Cut A Bitch I thought of setting a good example and being ® thoughtful enough to give the gift of caring. the Emmy-nominated comedy special! But the usher didn’t look all that understanding. Kathy holds nothing back in this UNCENSORED It’s hard to put these gifts into a dish filled with currency! edition of her hilarious sixth Bravo stand-up Cher is finally back at work on a film set. She’s special. From Sarah Palin to The Octo Mom, playing a madam of a burlesque house. Of course, no celebrity is off-limits! “burlesque” is a fancy word for a hooker who Available everywhere can carry a tune! In this case, the tune is being Jan. 12 sung by Christina Aguilera, who stars alongside Cher in Burlesque, a film written and directed ® by our own Steve Antin. Pics from the set have Kristin Chenoweth: “Kerry is so very...” 3349 N. Halsted surfaced showing Cher and Chrissy looking fabu- SidetrackChicago.com lous. You know who else looks good? Cam Gi- looks better in a jock strap than Ritchson. On the Valet Parking Available gandet (who was so hot in Twilight). In the pics negative side, the poor thing can’t act his way we’ll post on our Web site, Aguilera is sitting on out of a paper bag. Still, he’s funny in a quirky, a motorcycle and is grabbing him from behind— spastic sorta way (and from the looks of things, something I’d enjoy doing! The flick also stars his character is a little freaky, and possibly a Stanley Tucci, Kristin Bell, Julianne Hough, Eric little gay). Other sexy guys in the cast are Darin Dane and Alan Cumming. Brooks and Samuel L. Jones III (btw, Jones and Kristin Chenoweth is going forward with plans Ritchson are both alums of Smallville). Aside to play Dusty Springfield in a biopic which she from the boys in jockstraps, the first episode will co-produce! Lest you think Springfield’s also found the freshman players getting shaved lesbianism will not be included, think again. within an inch of their lives in a shower scene Chenoweth even has someone in mind to play which is as titillating as basic cable is gonna her onscreen lover—Kerry Washington, who get. Because I know many of you missed it, I’ll is currently starring in David Mamet’s Race on run some of the choicest bits on BillyMasters. Broadway: “Dusty had a relationship with an com. In the second episode there’s no real skin, African-American woman and she was suppos- but this is such a straight-guy show! edly very attractive. Kerry is a great actress and Could it be that Cristiano Ronaldo has replaced I think we’d be amazing together.” Washington David Beckham? In so many ways. Surely in the is all for the pairing. In fact, she ran into Kris heart of many gay men, but also in the briefs at a restaurant and exclaimed, “I would love to of a Mr. Armani. When Becks’ contract with Ar- be your lesbian lover.” She continued, “It’s very mani drew to a close, the fashion house wasted exciting. I feel like I’ve been waiting to make no time in choosing the 24-year-old Ronaldo, out with her forever.” That makes one of us. who admits to doing 3,000 sit-ups a day and Glee has been picked up for next season. And, is widely touted as the “newer, younger David since this is about high school, you can expect Beckham.” Ouch! His pics are scorchingly hot to see a few new faces. For those youngsters out and really do put Davey to shame. Check ‘em out there reading this column (you know who you on BillyMasters.com. are), next month the producers are launching a Lastly, I don’t really give a rat’s ass about this nationwide talent search for new cast members. Jesus Luz character. But I know many of my fans Don’t worry if you’re out of high school—or well do. He recently became the spokesmodel of Mash into your 20s. After all, this is Fox—the same underwear and also did a “spread” (I bet he did) network that brought us Beverly Hills, 90210. for Interview magazine. I will begrudgingly post Heck, even I could audition! But I won’t. I do, some of the more revealing pics on our Web site, however, know a familiar face and name who is because I’m a giver. reading for producers. But I’m sworn to secrecy When I’m showing underwear pics begrudging- (unless you follow me on Facebook—and then ly, it’s definitely time to end yet another column. you probably already know). By the time you read this, the Golden Globes Logo has announced a slate of new shows and, will be a thing of the past. But my report from well, I suppose I should muster some enthusi- the festivities will be a thing of the future— asm. But really? A second show for RuPaul? A which you can read about next week on www. floral arranging competition? Following stylist BillyMasters.com. While I’m settling back into Robert Verdi? One may accuse the Logo line-up my Hollywood life, I’m still around to answer of not being particularly inspired, but you can’t all your questions. Just drop a note to Billy@ accuse it of not being gay enough! The show BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to everyone is talking about is “Kept.” No, not that you before I try to pay my taxes with caring and trainwreck where Jerry Hall tried to find a boy thoughtfulness—and hopefully I’ll find a judge toy. This is a different trainwreck altogether. It’s who is understanding! Until next time, remem- a reality show about older, rich gay men in New ber, one man’s filth is another man’s bible. 34 Jan. 20, 2010 that urge. I’m not sure of his reasons to this day to want to run and fully didn’t understand until this past fall when I finished my race.” Greene registered to run last spring and spent about six months training for his one day of October glory. He was driven to get healthier, “to feel like I was going to be OK,” he said. “I knew I wasn’t going to let this disease pull me down; I know that this disease is one that can be managed.” Greene is now managing just fine with his sec- ond chance. He’s motivated to run again in 2010 and will be supporting the Team To End AIDS (T2), the new endurance training program run by AFC. Other runners will register with T2 just to aide the cause; Greene does it to help others like Teddy Greene. Photo courtesy of Greene himself. “The 2009 running season was, to say the least, life-changing fantastic,” Greene said. “To this day, I still cannot stop running and will SPORTS Left: Dick Uyvari. Right: With his late partner, Joe LaPat. Left photo courtesy of Uyvari; right continue running for me and also for the AIDS photo by Hal Baim Foundation. Running gives “Finishing the marathon made me feel as industry. raised. (Games Cologne is separately funding though I can do anything, [that] living with HIV His partner of 39 years, Joe La Pat, died June some athletes from Eastern Europe.) Contribu- Teddy Greene is manageable. Raising money [for AFC] is an 29, 2008. tions can be made online at www.gaygames. easy, selfless act that helps change the world, “Having been so involved in running the bowl- com/en/donate/. which is something I want to do. ing event [at the 2006 Games in Chicago] as co- “Many of these athletes face challenges that his drive “I finished the [Chicago Marathon] in 5:03:22, director, it was a very hectic time, but also very most of us will never experience,” said Paul Oos- By Ross Forman and it was such a strong finish at that. I would rewarding, knowing that we did as good a job as tenbrug, co-chair of the FGG Scholarship Com- probably say mile 18 was the hardest, but not possible,” Uvyari said. mittee. “Where being openly gay or lesbian can Teddy Greene had been running for about five enough to get me to stop. I was able to run risk life or limb, participating in the Gay Games hours, and was steps away from the finish line through exhaustion and ignore my mind telling More About Dick Uvyari: may seem like a luxury. But the experience is at the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. me to give up, something no one can really ex- —High school: Muskego (Wis.) High School, extremely moving for them, and offers our schol- He was about to finish his first-ever marathon, plain. Was it worth it? Yes. Am I going to do it Class of 1962 arship athletes a chance to learn how the LGBT an exhausting 26.2-mile journey that started again? Yes. Can I do anything even though I’m —College: University of Wisconsin-Milwau- sports movement can be a vehicle for change Sunday morning, Oct. 11, with the temperature living with HIV? Yes.” kee, Class of 1969 in their own community. Without a full scholar- in the mid-30s. Greene will appear on one of several T2 in- —Hobbies: Traveling, collecting antiques ship, participation would be impossible.” Greene glanced to his left, and somehow spirational videos for 2010, “because I want to and, most recently, gardening among the thousands of cheering spectators, inspire,” he said. —Superstitions: “Hmmm, none really, but spotted his mom, Becky Bethel. “Teddy’s commitment to the cause both as I do have some lucky numbers: 5, 25 and 69, Kelly McGillis “I smiled so big,” said Greene, 27, who lives in someone living with the disease and fighting to which are the month, day and year that I met Chicago’s Buena Park neighborhood. flag football end it is both courageous and admirable,” said my partner, Joe.” His emotions took over. Richard Cordova, of Chicago, who has finished —Little-known fact, skill or trait: “Nearly a “Thoughts went running through my head, running Feb. 7-15 multiple marathons. photographic memory when it comes to reciting Twenty-five teams of women and girls from [including,] ‘I’m sorry, Mom, for contracting this sports champions over the years.” across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the virus; I promise not to get sick,” Green said. “I —Greatest sporting accomplishment: Be- Scandinavian countries and the United Kingdom don’t even know how I let it happened to me, GAY GAMES: BOWLING ing the co-director for the bowling event at are meeting in Key West, Fla., in February for the but I’m so glad she saw me cross because to Gay Games VII in Chicago in 2006, and also 19th annual Kelly McGillis Classic International both her and me, it proved I can beat it. I’m co-directing the third IGBO (International Gay Women’s & Girls’ Flag Football Championship. strong enough to fight anything. I’m powerful Dick Uyvari Bowling Organization) Tournament in Chicago in The championship—named for and endorsed enough to do it again and again and again.” 1983. by the critically acclaimed actress and for- Greene ran in 2009 with the National AIDS bowls ‘em over —Favorite sports team: It’s a tie between mer Key West resident who starred in Top Gun, Marathon Training Program, which benefited By Ross Forman the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. “Hav- The Accused and Witness—will take place Feb. the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC)—a truly ing been born and raised in Wisconsin, being a 7-15. personal cause for Greene, who learned he was Dick Uvyari is a fixture on the Gay Games front, Packers fan is akin to a rite of passage.” Teams compete in divisions based on age and HIV-positive in 2007. having competed in six of the seven to date; the —All-time favorite pro athlete: Michael Jor- skill level. Divisions include those for girls ages “When I started training for the 2009 Chicago lone exception being Sydney in 2002. dan 8-14; juniors ages 14-17; and beginners, middle Marathon, it was a time to wake up and change He’s a Legacy Award winner—presented to —Favorite current athlete: Walter Ray Wil- and higher divisions for women 18 and over. something,” said Greene, a stylist who moved him Nov. 19 in Chicago—who’s already set to liams, Jr. For more information and a full schedule of to Chicago about six years ago from Tallahas- bowl next summer in Cologne. And, no doubt, events for the Kelly McGillis Classic, and for see, Fla. add to his medal collection. Just consider: information about the International Women’s “I found out that I was HIV-positive after try- —Bronze, team bowling, 1986 in San Fran- FGG seeking to Flag Football Association, visit www.iwffa.com, ing to get over a bad case of strep throat. I cisco. call Diane Beruldsen at 888-464-9332 or e-mail didn’t understand why I wasn’t getting better —Silver, team bowling, 1990 in Vancouver. get athletes [email protected]. with some antibiotics, and then a doctor tested —Gold, team bowling, 1994 in New York. McGillis made news last year by officially com- me and told me the news. At first I didn’t really —Silver, team bowling, 1998 in Amsterdam. to Gay Games The international Federation of Gay Games ing out of the closet. know how it happened, my mind went through —Gold, honorary, 2006 in Chicago. (FGG) has awarded scholarships to 34 sports and so many questions of why, how, when and why “[The Gay Games] are a great opportunity to cultural participants from countries as diverse over and over. It was a really hard thing to grasp experience all that the host city has to offer, as South Africa, China, Chile and The Philippines Winter doubles at first. make new friends, and see some old friends, too, so they can attend and participate in the 2010 “I knew I wasn’t going to win the fight [against all the while trying to compete as best you can,” badminton starting Gay Games in Cologne, Germany, July 31-Aug. 7, HIV and AIDS] unless I was ready to better my- said Uvyari, who turns 66 on Dec. 3. “[My goals The winter doubles league for the 2nd City according to a press release. self. [The fight] truly is about remembering who for Cologne] are to compete in bowling again, Badminton Club returns. Registration is taking Ten additional deserving applicants from In- you are as a person.” but mostly to just have a great experience in place online at www.chicagomsa.org through donesia, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Running was his outlet in 2009, his recovery, Europe again. Jan. 25. South Africa and Sri Lanka have been approved, his motivation, his drive. He even gave up smok- Uvyari, who lives in Chicago’s Uptown neigh- The club suggests that teams consist of three but will not be able to go to Germany unless ing to aid his cardio conditioning. borhood, is admittedly semi-retired, semi-em- or four players since non-league substitutes are $20,000 in additional scholarship funds are “At the end of the first run with the training ployed, working in the real estate restoration not allowed. All players must be Chicago Metro- program, I wasn’t much of a runner but fell in politan Sports Association (CMSA) members. The love,” he said. “It was a new experience for me team fee is $160 and the player fee is $5. and a great one at that. The first time we all 2010 WCAA Men’s Basketball Play starts Feb. 1 and runs for 12 weeks, in- met at the run site was the first time I had run cluding playoffs. outside longer than a mile. 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