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October 3, 2013 | Vol. 4, No. 24 5 Outagamie passes partner benefits Led by Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, the county board approves benefit extensions to same-sex partners of workers Feeling down? 8 Opening the closet door National Coming Out Day is Targeted therapy celebrated annually on Oct. 11 restores men’s sex lives Page 14 10 New papal tone How significant is Pope Francis’ more inclusive posture?
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In March, the Pew Research Advocates for the holiday have coming out – also point to the Turns out the San Francisco Center for the People and Press included activists Candace Gin- changing climate in sports, espe- paralegal’s relatives needed more reported that the rise in support grich and Donna Red Wing, diver cially men’s professional sports. than a month, but she’s still glad for marriage equality over the Greg Louganis, author-activist In April, with the sort of hoopla she made the decision to come past 10 years was among the Chaz Bono, reality TV star Sean that usually comes with a cham- out to family, friends, co-workers largest changes in opinion on any Sasser, golfer Muffin Spencer- pionship win, NBA player Jason and neighbors. “Deciding to be policy issue during that period. Devlin, celebrity mom Betty Collins became the first active out – and it is a lifetime com- Of those who said they changed DeGeneres, and many musicians player on a major men’s team mitment unless you are a hermit their mind on the issue, 37 per- – Cyndi Lauper, k.d. lang, Sarah in the U.S. to come out as gay. – is probably the most important cent said the reason was they McLachlan, Melissa Etheridge, Soccer star Robbie Rogers also step a gay person can take in life,” have gay friends or family. Ani DiFranco, Michael Stipe, the came out and is now with the says Ruehlmann. NCOD is celebrated on the Indigo Girls, RuPaul, Rufus Wain- Los Angeles Galaxy. And, a year She and many others can tes- anniversary of the 1987 March wright and The Butchies. ago, boxer Orlando Cruz came tify to the personal power of on Washington for Lesbian & This year marks the 25th anni- out. Cruz now hopes to become coming out and staying out. Gay Rights, when an estimated versary of National Coming Out professional boxing’s first openly PHOTO: COURTESY Madison stylist George Marti- 500,000 people gathered on the Day, and the Human Rights Cam- gay champion. He’s in training JUMPING OUT OF THE CLOSET: nez says when he came out at 22, National Mall to demand justice paign is promoting events with for his shot on Oct. 12 for the NBA player Jason Collins became the strain on relationships lifted. and equality. Several months after the theme “Come out. It still WBO featherweight belt against the first athlete on a major men’s Activist Mazy Ruiz of Miami the march, during a meeting in matters.” Orlando Salido. team in the United States to come says coming out as transgender Manassas, Va., activists came up Still matters? Proponents Two months after the bout, out as gay. at age 29 was politically, socially with the idea of an anniversary of NCOD point to this year’s Cruz plans to marry Jose Manuel, and culturally transformative. celebration that promoted com- advances in marriage equality and his longtime boyfriend. ON THE WEB Philadelphia sales executive ing out. the work of openly gay lawmak- He recently told the New National Coming Out Day is on Oct. 11. Brad Kessler says coming out at A year later, Keith Haring ers in Minnesota, Maryland and York Daily News that he hoped The 25th anniversary theme is “Come 18 was like finding Oz. donated the now famous image Delaware, the presence of openly his decision to come out would out. It still matters.” For information, go On National Coming Out Day, of a person dancing out of a clos- gay people in the lives of legisla- motivate others to be able to say, online to www.hrc.org/resources/entry/ which occurs annually on Oct. 11, et for National Coming Out Day. tors in those states and, also, “I’m gay, I am free.” national-coming-out-day. the personal benefits of coming The themes change each year in the lives of Supreme Court WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | October 3, 2013 9 Tiny Kentucky town sees windfall after coming out against bias By Bruce Schreiner University of Kentucky president representative reached out to town AP writer Eli Capilouto described Kentucky leaders after hearing about the Out-of-towners occasionally as a place “deep in values that show ordinance. The money would be venture well off the interstate to up in unexpected ways and in unex- used to rehab buildings and side- make the trek to Vicco, Ky., a fading pected places.” The event featured walks in the downtown area. coal town of about 330 residents U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena A man who runs an out-of-state where an aging row of buildings Kagan on UK’s campus. website company is donating his lines one side of the block-long Perhaps even more welcome time to create a site for the town. downtown. Railroad tracks run since passing the ordinance has And an Iraqi-born artist who lives in along the other side, though trains been a potential financial windfall Louisville plans to paint a mural on rarely pass by anymore. for the cash-strapped town that has an outside wall at Vicco city hall to Visitors pose for pictures in front seen its population steadily decline. showcase diversity. of the Mayberry-like city hall or “All this hoopla, we’re enjoying All together, the pledges and shake hands with out Mayor Johnny it,” said Tony Vaughn, the town’s grant applications amount to more Cummings, 51, a chain-smoking hair police chief and friend of the mayor. than $200,000, approaching Vicco’s salon operator who grew up in “But our main focus is still getting a annual budget of about $300,000, the town, spent some time living small town back to having jobs and Cummings said. on both coasts, and then returned revitalizing the area.” Cummings has ideas on how to home. After passage, letters of support spend it. PHOTO: AP PHOTO/BRUCE SCHREINER The town, about 130 miles poured in from across the country, Workers are cleaning up the FAIRNESS DIVIDEND: Mayor Johnny Cummings, left, and southeast of Lexington, Ky., made along with a handful of letters con- weed- and trash-infested banks Police Chief Tony Vaughn sit in front of city hall in the national headlines when three of demning the ordinance, the mayor along the North Fork of the Ken- Appalachian town of Vicco, Ky. four commissioners voted in Janu- said. tucky River, which flows through ary to pass an ordinance prohibit- Money was tucked into some of town. The mayor wants to build a ing discrimination based on sexual the supportive letters, mostly in the walking path and fishing piers along Vicco is by far the smallest of nance, the mayor said. One landlord orientation or gender identity in range of $25 donations. A pastor the river. People currently have to the five cities in socially conserva- worried the ordinance would pre- employment, housing and public from New England sent $40 to buy fish off a bridge as traffic goes by. tive Kentucky to adopt ordinances vent her from evicting people who accommodations. City leaders said a round of beers for locals who “They need a safer place to fish,” protecting gays and lesbians from fail to pay rent. Cummings said he at the time they simply thought appeared in a segment about Vicco he said. “We’re a little short on that discrimination. The others are Lou- reassured her that she could evict it was the right thing to do. Today on Comedy Central’s “The Colbert budget, so we’re working on that.” isville, Lexington, Covington and them. they marvel at the attention that Report.” A more modest update will be a Frankfort. None appears to have Similar ordinances have been has followed. A few other supporters are dig- new downtown bench, paid for with gotten the amount of attention that enforced elsewhere in Kentucky, “I thought the 15 minutes of ging much deeper to show appre- a $1,000 donation from another Vicco has. Hartman said. In Louisville and Lex- fame would have been over a long ciation for the town’s action. Californian. Two other Appalachian commu- ington, the state’s two largest cities, time ago,” Cummings said. A mother and son in California “It was a dead town, but it’s nities, Morehead and Berea, are local officials investigate dozens of Not even close. pledged to buy all the new play- looking up,” said Vicco City Com- discussing the issue, and grassroots claims of discrimination each year The town may become the set- ground equipment for a city park, missioner Jimmy Slone, who voted efforts are under way in nearly a based on a person’s sexual orienta- ting for a reality-based television a project that could reach $90,000, for the ordinance. dozen other communities across tion, he said. show. Cummings said he expects Cummings said. He declined to That isn’t to say that all residents the state, said Chris Hartman, direc- Cummings plans to run for re- to review a contract proposal soon identify them, but said the gift would have welcomed the ordinance. tor of the Louisville-based Fairness election as mayor next year. He said from a production company, but greatly expand what was going Kim Sturgill, for example, said it’s Campaign, a gay advocacy group. he doesn’t expect gay rights to be doesn’t know which network might to have been a very modest new divisive. She’s heard some residents Hartman calls Vicco a “modern- much of an issue. be interested. playground. The town had scraped talk about moving away because of day civil rights leader.” He said “There are certain churches and He said he wants the show to together only enough money to the ordinance, but Sturgill said she’s Vicco’s ordinance “helped quash certain people that will never agree focus on revitalizing the town. buy a couple of swing sets and a staying put, despite her objections. many stereotypes about Appala- with it,” Cummings said. “But in “I don’t see us being that enter- see-saw, he said. “My thoughts were, they should chia and how rural Kentucky and, general, it’s all been pretty calm.” taining, but somebody else seems to The town is applying for an have kept it in the closet,” she said. really, rural America, feels about” think we’re a little unusual,” he said. $80,000 grant from a private, out- “What people do is their own busi- gay-rights issues. Vicco was singled out and drew of-state company that encouraged ness, but that really messes with So far, no cases have come up to applause in mid-September, when the application, he said. A company the town.” trigger enforcement of Vicco’s ordi- 10 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM |October 3, 2013 Pope seeks ‘new balance’ in approach to gays and lesbians
By Lisa Neff love, or reject and condemn Staff writer this person? We have to find Many Catholics rejoiced a new balance; otherwise over Pope Francis’ remarks even the moral edifice of the that the Roman Catholic church is likely to fall like a Church has become too house of cards, losing the focused on “small-minded freshness and fragrance of rules” on issues such as the Gospel.” homosexuality, abortion and That led Chad Griffin at contraception. the Human Rights Campaign, Francis, in an interview the nation’s largest LGBT published in mid-September, civil rights group, to boldly said the church’s focus on assert that the pope had hit fighting marriage equality and the reset button, “rolling back reproductive freedoms was a years-long campaign at the narrow and driving people highest levels of the church away. to oppose any measure of Francis said the church dignity or equality.” “cannot insist only on issues At Dignity, a national group related to abortion, gay mar- of LGBT Catholics, executive PHOTO: AP PHOTO/ANDREW riage and the use of con- director Marianne Duddy- MEDICHINI traceptive methods.… The Burke took heart: “We find Pope Francis waves to teaching of the church, for much to be hopeful about, the crowd as he is driv- that matter, is clear and I am particularly in the pope’s firm en through St. Peter’s a son of the church, but it is desire that the church be a Square in September. not necessary to talk about ‘home for all people’ and these issues all the time.” his belief that God looks He also said, “Tell me: on lesbian, gay, bisexual and when God looks at a gay transgender people with love person, does he endorse the rather than condemnation.” existence of this person with POPE next page
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POPE from prior page ed because of their sexual words lead to transforma- said the pope’s words were Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Church in Chicago’s heavily However, the remarks, orientation knows that’s tive change throughout the welcome, but he interpreted Meanwhile, the day after gay Lakeview neighborhood. made during an interview for truly progress.” church hierarchy.” them to mean the church has excerpts from Pope Francis’ “But I like what I’m hearing. a Jesuit publication, did not But what impact might There is hope but also the to become smarter about interview went viral, so did And I love my God.” change church doctrine or Francis’ views have on church recognition that Francis was dealing with the hot-button reports of Francis’ remarks teachings and they sparked teachings and policies? talking about Catholic tenets issues. to Catholic doctors in which The Associated Press con- controversy, criticism and “LGBT Catholics and allies of mercy and tolerance and “He knows that his highest he denounced abortions as tributed to this report. questions along with the will rejoice in the pope’s call not necessarily doctrinal and most sacred responsibil- a symptom of a throw-away praise. for church leaders to focus transformation. ity is to pass on the timeless society and news that the “This will not bring me on being pastors rather than And there was no indica- teaching of the church. What church had excommunicat- back to the church,” said rule enforcers,” said Duddy- tion that the U.S. Catho- he’s saying is, ‘We’ve got to ed an Australian priest who ON DEADLINE Jackie Cassidy of Madison, Burke, expressing hope that lic Conference of Bishops, think of a bit more effective supports the ordination of As WiG went to press, estranged from the Catholic U.S. bishops would “end their which for years has led well- way to do it. Because if the women and legalizing same- Francis had convened the Church since the mid-1990s, anti-LGBT campaigns, the fir- funded efforts at the national church comes off as a scold, sex marriage. inaugural meeting of his when she came out as gay. ings of church workers for and state levels to prevent it’s counterproductive,’” said “I think, now, we have a eight cardinal advisers for “It will take a lot more than who they are, the attacks gays from marrying and, in the former archbishop of Mil- change in tone. Do I have three days of brainstorm- kind and considerate com- on people who challenge or some cases, parenting chil- waukee. faith there will be a sea ing on revamping the anti- ments. But I will tell you that question official teachings, dren, was headed for reform. Milwaukee Archbishop change among church hier- quated Vatican bureaucra- my parents and grandparents and the exclusive and judg- Jerome Listecki was not avail- archy? I just can’t say,” said cy and other reforms. The have agonized over going to mental rhetoric that comes DOLAN’S SPIN able for comment, according Jason Rody, who attends meeting was taking place Mass. Their faith is deep, but too often from our pulpits.” Cardinal Timothy Dolan, to Julie Wolf, the director Mass with his husband at the behind closed doors. it’s been so hard for them. Griffin said, “At a moment the head of the conference, of communications for the Our Lady of Mount Carmel And I think that any modera- when Pope Francis is re- tion by the pope is a blessing dedicating the church to tire- after Benedict.” lessly helping the poor, it’s Cassidy said the pope’s unacceptable for American comments reminded her of bishops to continue wasting her parents’ remarks in the millions of parishioner dol- months after she came out lars on harmful anti-LGBT two decades ago. “It seems political campaigns that tar- like he’s at stage two in a get members of their own PFLAG process – acceptance flock. For the sake of LGBT by avoidance,” she said. “But Catholics, it’s essential that anyone who was ever reject- Pope Francis’ inspiring 12 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM |October 3, 2013 { Editorial } WiG’s WEB PICKS Does your money support your values? The golden rule for cooking pasta is 1½ teaspoons of salt, 3.5 ounces of pasta and a gallon of water, according to Barilla, the so-called pasta “choice of Italy.” Apparently, company chairman Guido Barilla likes to stir in some homophobia too. Barilla, during a recent interview on Italian radio, said that he “would never do (a commercial) with a homosexual family, not for lack of respect but because we don’t agree with them. Ours is a classic family where the woman plays a fundamental role.” He went on to say what was translated as, if gay people “like our pasta and our advertising, they’ll eat our pasta, if they don’t like it then they will not eat it and they will eat another brand.” Oh, the things a homophobe can say to push tempers past the boiling point. In the LGBT community in Italy and here at home in the United States, the focus quickly turned to circulating petitions on Change.org and a boycott of all-things Barilla – the dried pasta of various shapes in the familiar blue box, the microwavable meals, the marinara sauces and the trendy gluten-free products. Barilla offered an apology to employees and customers that was placed promi- nently on the company website next to his photograph. He described his com- ments as “insensitive” and said, “I understand that they were hurtful and they are not a genuine view of my opinion.” As a WiG reader, you probably were offended by Barilla’s remarks and perhaps you’re not accepting his quick apology and restocking your food pantry with the brand’s spicy marinara sauce and spaghetti. We haven’t accepted the apology either, and we fundamentally disagree with the corporate chief and his narrow-minded ideas about family. But before we head to the checkout counter to prove our loyalty to the cause, we ought to take stock of what it means to be progressives and consumers. We believe that it means going beyond rapid responses to headline news and shaming corporate executives until they offer their “sincerest apologies” for jeopardizing their bottom line. As good progressives and consumers, we should research all the brands we purchase to make sure that we chose wisely. For instance, part of boycotting Barilla should involve looking into whether the brand seeking to capitalize on Some of our Barilla’s insensitivity is owned by a conglomerate with a history of discrimination complaints, union trouble and health and safety violations. Or whether it’s owned favorite recent by a Big Food company heavily invested in a campaign to block labeling food for pictorials from genetically-modified ingredients. Money talks – and it speaks loudly. Instead of getting a self-satisfied rush out cyberspace of participating in the latest boycott trend, we should all think about what our daily purchases are saying. We should put our values into the way we distribute our cash. With the holiday shopping season around the corner, this is the time to inves- tigate the corporate behavior of the companies you might support. Refusing to buy Stoli, Chick-fil-A and Barilla won’t change the world. But if we all did our research and exercised mindfulness as consumers, we could have quite an impact.
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Kane Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | October 3, 2013 13 Sex-drenched but stupid ON THE RECORD perverse but rarely thought- is the predominance of rape sure on gay men to live up ful views of sex. on TV. It’s apparently more to a buff, youthful, flawless “This is a two-hander and, Matt, There’s the sopho- acceptable to rape and bru- ideal is particularly damaging. you’re only as good as your other Opinion J moric depiction of sex in talize women than to show Astute marketers make bil- hand. You want the bottom or the AMAKAYA American films, pegged to them being loved and lov- lions exploiting these vulner- top?” American culture is schizo- the hormones of 14-year- ing others. While censor- abilities, promising that make- – Actor MICHAEL DOUGLAS phrenic about sex: promiscu- old boys, and its opposite ship of nudity and sex has overs, therapy, drugs, surgery, accepting an Emmy for his portrayal of Liberace in ous and repressed; kinky and extreme. Most sex on screen relaxed, censors turn a blind 24-hour gyms, fad diets and “Behind the Candelabra.” Douglas was addressing coy; salacious, insecure, hypo- is either played for cheap eye to ever more exploitive large inventories of sex toys co-star and fellow nominee Matt Damon, who por- critical, clueless. We live in laughs (40-year-old virgins, depictions of sexual violence or porn will bring fulfillment. trayed Liberace’s lover. The HBO film also won top a sex-drenched culture that, snickering over nudity) or as against women. How can anyone locate trophy in the “best movie or miniseries” category. paradoxically, is sex-stupid. a prelude to mutilation and Sex has always been part their authentic sexual self No wonder everybody’s in murder sprees (slasher and of pop and rock music, but amid this clutter and hype? “(Chris) Abele should be drug tested. He has a muddle. serial killer movies, torture it reached its nadir with the Rationing your intake of to be on heroin to be hallucinating with that wild You’d think the prolifer- porn). Miley Cyrus twerking epi- popular media helps to avoid proposal. He might go to bed at night dreaming ation of sex manuals, sex Nearly absent in movies sode at the MTV Awards. The stupid messaging. It’s impor- about being a sheriff, but when he wakes up he’s therapists, sex videos, sex are passionate, loving, playful constant stripping, bump- tant to develop the courage the same vindictive little man that he was when he clubs, sex products, sex sur- sex and lovemaking by mid- ing and grinding, shaking of to say “no” to things that went to sleep.” rogates, sex drugs, phone and dle-aged and older charac- boobs and booties and S&M don’t feel right, to discover – Milwaukee County Sheriff DAVID CLARKE online sex, sex research and ters. The last major film I saw scenes that our pop divas and embrace those that do, responding to Milwaukee County Executive Chris sex education would make us with hot and honest sex was act out moved long ago from and to ignore any ridicule Abele’s proposal to cut the sheriff’s budget. Clarke more informed and satisfied. “Brokeback Mountain” eight “edgy” to tedious. Have we that denies your reality. has become infamous nationwide for making out- A number of studies suggest years ago. Last year’s “The run out of fresh approaches Sexuality is dynamic and landish public statements, including asking Milwau- that it just makes us more Sessions” was a rarity. The to sex and desire? And why a lifetime learning experi- kee citizens to purchase guns and become vigilantes anxious and confused: Am I whole movie was about sex do I hear Peggy Lee singing ence. Many only achieve clar- to help out his deputies. getting too little? Am I doing and dealt with a man’s sexual “Is that all there is?” ity and contentment through it too much? How can I tell challenges bluntly, intelligent- Standards of physical beau- decades of trial and error. My “Some people, including the governor, say that her/him what I want? Am I ly and entertainingly. It was ty and sexual allure purveyed own catalog of sexual misad- the issue of whether same-sex couples should be too vanilla? Too kinky? What’s revolutionary, too, in showing by the advertising, fashion ventures is like an R-rated, afforded the same rights as everyone else in our wrong with me?! a severely disabled person and entertainment industries long-running lesbian version state must be decided by the voters. I urge the Our pop culture both with sexual desires who was are attained by few while of “I Love Lucy.” reader to consider the following: The Emancipa- reflects and feeds this confu- also desirable. making most of us feel hope- I’ll explore these issues tion Proclamation of 1863; The 19th Amendment sion, presenting shallow and Especially disturbing to me lessly inadequate. The pres- further in future columns. (Women’s Suffrage) in 1920; the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – none of which were voted upon by the general electorate.” – New Mexico Attorney General GARY KING When schools get things dead wrong saying that citizens should not be allowed to vote on each other’s civil rights. King is expected to run thing it possibly could. the director’s portrayal of psychological confusion. I am for governor next year. King was placed in an both King and McInerney as not in graduate school to “independent educational victims of a broken system learn how to encourage poor “Hey WBC . . . I’ve got one more sin for ya . . . Opinion program” that sought to and childhood trauma affect- souls in their sexual experi- Blow me.” KATIE BELANGER end her “deviant behavior” ed them. mentation.… Everyone is – Country music star and “The Voice” mentor in accessorizing her school It was a difficult process welcome in my classroom, BLAKE SHELTON tweeting about Westboro Bap- “Valentine Road,” a heart- uniform with make-up and to witness the deconstruc- but, whether directly or indi- tist Church, which threatened to picket his Oct. breaking and disturbing docu- jewelry. Immediately follow- tion of both victim and rectly, I will not implicate 3 concert in Kansas City over the singer’s divorce mentary screened at the Mil- ing the shooting, King’s class- perpetrator. Listening to myself in my students’ fetish- and subsequent marriage to fellow country star waukee Film Fest, explores mates were ushered into jurors in McInerney’s first es, whatever those might be. Miranda Lambert. eighth-grader Brandon McIn- a separate classroom and trial express their belief that What they do on their own erney’s 2008 slaying of fellow forced to watch “Jaws” while King’s murder was NOT a time is their business; I will “We do not consider state rankings based on the classmate Letisha King at EO police conducted their inves- hate crime was certainly one not be a party to it.” coincident and leading indexes to be valid.” Green Junior High School in tigation. The one teacher of the most unsettling expe- Morgan’s frustration with – PAUL FLORA, senior economic analyst at Oxnard, Calif. who supported King’s gender riences. Though it is difficult the trainings, which he refers the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, warning Still exploring her sexual- expression was terminated to understand how someone to as “intellectual tyranny” Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and others that they ity and her gender at the age and blamed for her death. would not view the murder and his characterization of are misusing a monthly index produced by its top of 14, Letisha hadn’t openly This screening also provid- of a youth simply because of transgender and gender- economists in order to trick Wisconsinites into identified as transgender at ed the opportunity to engage gender expression and sexu- queer students’ identity as a believing the state’s economy ranks second in the the time of her death. The as a community during a dis- al orientation as a hate crime, “fetish,” demonstrate exactly nation. Reliable data puts the state’s economy near filmmaker, interviewees and cussion panel following the it is a conversation that I’m why these diversity trainings the bottom. the media continue to refer film. Loree Cook-Daniels sure is not uncommon. are so critically important. to her as Larry King and and michael munson from Nor is it unique to Oxnard. As a UW-Madison alum, I “I don’t talk about what I do with my vagina, and use male pronouns, but I am FORGE, Tina Owen from the Last week, Jason Morgan, a am exceedingly proud of my they’re all intrigued. I’ve never walked the carpet going to refer to her as she Alliance School and Syd Rob- UW-Madison teaching assis- alma mater. with anyone, so they wonder: What does she do requested in her last days. inson from the ACLU par- tant, wrote an open letter to Perhaps if King and McIn- with her vagina? Plus, I play a butchy girl all the time, First-time director Marta ticipated in the panel, mod- the history department fol- erney’s teachers were taught so they assume I’m a lesbo. Eh, they’re not too far Cunningham did more than erated by Mitch Teich from lowing its mandatory diver- the difference between a off. “I’ve gone both ways. I do as I please. I am too recount the circumstances WUWM’s Lake Effect. It was sity training that explored fetish and the expression of f—ing curious to sit here and not try when I can. surrounding King’s murder. a thoughtful community dia- racism and supporting trans- gender identity – if they were Men are intriguing. So are chicks.” She explored the histories logue sponsored by Cream gender students. given the tools and support – Actor MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ responding to of both kids, their family situ- City Foundation and the Morgan wrote, “It is most to create a truly inclusive a reporter from Entertainment Weekly who asked ations and the myriad ways Greater Milwaukee Founda- certainly not my job, though, school – we would have one about her sexual orientation.. in which the school district tion. Panelists and attendees to cheer along anyone, stu- less tragedy to mourn. mismanaged nearly every- struggled to articulate how dent or otherwise, in their 14 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM |October 3, 2013 Clinic is helping men rediscover their groove men, this can cause impo- restore the penis to full tence, which leads to depres- functionality by giving men sion and relationship prob- a chance to exercise it. Their lems, which results in more first step is to administer Health impotence, said Dr. Chris vasodilators – drugs that LOUIS WEISBERG Asandra, a practicing partner relax smooth tissue, causing at NuMale Medical Center arteries to open and allow Men talk about sex a lot in Wauwatosa. Men caught blood to flow in – directly and think about it even more. in this loop wind up feeling to the base of the penis. But researchers have found woefully inadequate. Because the procedure is they engage in sex far less For many men, there’s so precisely targeted, it suc- often than their level of inter- nothing more embarrass- ceeds more than 95 percent est suggests. ing than a limp penis dur- of the time. One reason is they simply ing a sexual encounter. An Although urologists have can’t do it. You might say erect penis is the symbol been using vasodilators to their minds are willing but of masculinity and strength, induce erections for at least their flesh is weak. So weak and “men in general, gay or a decade, NuMale has taken that Viagra and other erectile straight, have difficulty dealing the treatment to a new level. dysfunction drugs are among with anything that can reflect Asandra demonstrated the the best-selling in history, (negatively) on their sense of treatment on a patient who Many factors underlie this masculinity,” said John Meier, asked not to be identified flaccid situation, according to a Milwaukee counselor with by name. experts. For one thing, the a large gay clientele. The treatment began brain is indeed the body’s with an assessment of blood largest sex organ. And men’s PHOTO: ISTOCK USE IT OR LOSE IT flow to the penis using an brains are bombarded with HARD-TO-TAKE Besides all the psycho- ultrasound device. A loud conflicting messages about MEDICINE: For many logical factors limiting men’s whooshing sound and a sex. men, pills to treat sexual pleasure, there are strong pulse indicate healthy “Young men find it hard to erectile dysfunction many physical causes for ED, bloodflow. understand when their body have unacceptable side including aging, declining tes- The patient, a gay man is telling them to enjoy (their effects or prove inef- tosterone levels, nutritional over 60 we’ll call Peter, had penis), but their parents or fective. A first-of-its- deficiencies and an epidemic audibly healthy blood flow their church or the people kind clinic in Wisconsin of modern illnesses such on the right side of his penis. around them are telling them offers a more success- as diabetes and high blood But the blood flow on his left it’s wrong,” said Scott Story, ful alternative. pressure. But even when ED side sounded faint. No won- a Janesville-based sex “men- doesn’t begin as a physical der he hadn’t had a strong tor.” In addition to all the ordi- many LGBT people’s brains this porn consumption is that problem, it can become one, erection in well over a year, Story and his wife are rais- nary stressors that adversely during childhood is con- people are becoming increas- according to Asandra. he said. ing their children to feel com- affect sexual interest and sidered the leading factor ingly insecure about their The penis is like a muscle, After confirming that fortable with their bodies, he performance – work stress, behind high suicide, drug bodies and sexual capabilities, he explained. Blood ves- blood flow was a problem said. Clothing is optional in relationship problems, money abuse and alcoholism rates in Story said. This is particularly sels run along both sides for the patient, Asandra took his home. A recent family issues, depression, poor body the community. true for young people, who of the penis. Sexual stimula- a detailed patient history and dinner conversation, he told images, etc. – gays often are Ironically, another factor are learning about sex from tion causes those vessels to went over the list of medica- me, focused on the volume raised to believe their sexual underlying sexual dysfunction porn sites. They believe that engorge, flooding the -sur tions Peter takes on a regular of male ejaculate. feelings are abnormal and is the pervasiveness of Inter- the sculpted bodies, gymnas- rounding spongy tissue to basis. He said he would use Story’s clients include a sinful. net porn – a mulitbillion- tic copulations and copious create an erection. the information, along with lot of gay and lesbian couples Having a healthy sexual dollar worldwide industry, ejaculations they see online Like a muscle, the penis the result of the ultrasound trying to save relationships experience while your super- (Interestingly, Elmhurst, Ill., is are normal. requires exercise or it loses test, to determine which that have been driven to the ego mind is shrieking, “Shame the nation’s top city for porn With constant exposure its ability to function. After vasodilators to use on Peter brink due to one partner’s on you, pervert,” is not a searches, Sunday is porn’s to porn star sex and porn long periods of inactivity, it and at what dosage. lack of sexual interest, he cakewalk, say therapists who busiest day online and Utah star bodies, young and old atrophies. Asandra explained said. For LGBT people, sex work with the LGBT com- has the highest online porn people alike are sometimes during a recent visit to his GOING UP is especially fraught with munity. The subconscious subscription rate.) crippled with the fear of dis- clinic. The treatment was han- psychological complications. shame that’s chiseled into One of the effects of all appointing their partners. For At NuMale, doctors dled in a friendly and sup- portive but thoroughly clini- cal manner. Asandra quickly put the patient at ease, and soon we were chatting about Mega Discount Nursery Peter’s Johnson as if it were a separate object. But “This is very serious medically and not something to be taken lightly,” Asandra stressed. “A lot of people FRESH EGGS • LAMB • PORK • DUCK • LIVER SAUSAGE • GOOSE • TURKEY • SMOKED MEATS • GOAT & MORE! say the penis is the window to the body. 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ED from prior page Hot off the disease.” He said that besides help- press: ‘Perv’ Not using the penis only ing men achieve erections, “Perv: The Sexual Devi- adds additional health prob- the treatment also helps ant in All of Us” is about lems, he added. them achieve orgasm. reclaiming the word and “The more you have sex “A lot of patients can still getting past condemn- and the more you ejaculate, get an erection but they can’t ing what we don’t under- the more you lower your have an organism because stand or find disgusting. By (chances) of getting prostate they’re not hard enough to chapter two, “Damn Dirty cancer,” he said. “You keep climax,” he explained. “They Apes,” a reader might feel your sperm and testosterone go home and use this for the free to be seen reading the levels at a healthier level than first time, and because they’re book on the bus ride from if you ignore your penis.” hard they have a climax. The work or at a Colectivo Ultimately, Asandra phone calls (of gratitude) we Coffee shop. believes that men should get are pretty amazing.” Bering – also the author Image: Scientific American/ exercise their penises three Palubicki acknowledged of “Why is the Penis Shaped Farrar Straus Giroux or four times a week – “the that not every patient suffers Like That?” – is the former The cover of “Perv: same as going to a gym,” he from ED or is in a relation- director of the Institute of The Sexual Deviant said. ship. Some men seek the ser- Cognition and Culture at in All of Us” by Jesse vice simply because they’re Queen’s University in Bel- Bering. TARGETED able to have “mind-blowing” fast. He’s a frequent con- TREATMENT sex with the boost they get. tributor to Slate and Scien- (nonhuman animals), Ber- Asandra left the room In a world where every- tific American. ing contends there’s a spec- and returned with a concoc- one is supposed to look like As Bering argues in trum of perversion and we tion of vasodilators specifi- PHOTO: COURTESY – and have the endurance “Perv,” which comes out all sit, stand or lie some- cally chosen for Peter’s age, USE IT OR LOSE IT: Dr. Chris Asandra of of – a porn star, vasodilators on Oct. 8 from Scientific where on the scale. weight, medical history, and NuMale Medical says the penis is like a muscle are apparently able to fulfill at American/Farrar Straus He writes with authority level of dysfunction, he said. – if you don’t exercise it regularly, it atrophies. least one of those goals. Giroux, we have a moral about science, politics, psy- He also brought a device that Editor’s note: NuMale is obligation, in the absence of chology and history, but the looked similar to an insu- tion in the doctor’s office. vitality, and I wanted to offer a Wisconsin Gazette adver- harm, to recognize that the author also has a lot of fun lin pen. Asandra called it a Asandra has to ascertain that a place where men could tiser. subjectivity “of sex makes in this illuminating, engross- “micro-applicator.” the erection lasts no longer come to talk about and share it a matter of private gov- ing, kinky hardcover. “This is not going to hurt,” than desired. An antidote is their sexual health problems ernance.” Consider just the dedi- he promised Peter, who on hand if the formulation and dysfunction,” Asandra ON THE WEB Exploring paraphilias cation: “For you, you per- looked a bit scared. “What proves too strong. said. “A lot of guys don’t For more, go to ranging from actirasty (the vert, you.” you’ll feel is like a thunk.” Once the right dose for talk to their primary doctors numale.com. sun’s rays) to zoophilia – L.N. Peter braced himself for the patient has been estab- about it. And when they do, the application, which took a lished, the patient receives an they’re just given pills and few seconds. But afterward, instruction session and a kit told, ‘Good luck.’ This treats he was beaming. “It really to take home, so he can use the condition therapeutically didn’t hurt,” he said. “It felt the therapy at leisure. The rather than just putting a exactly like a thunk.” applicator is inconspicuous Band-Aid on it.” Peter was told to massage and simple enough to use Asandra added: “Nothing without detection. is more gratifying to me than Expert Care the medicine into his shaft. A few minutes later, he was The equipment comes when a patient (in an unrav- fully erect and looking awfully with a 24/7 hotline that pro- eling relationship) says, ‘Doc pleased. vides users of the product you’ve restored my relation- Peter’s erection lasted 55 support by phone in case ship and rekindled something Personal Attention minutes, within the 45 min- questions arise. The cost per we’d lost 20 yeas ago.’” utes to an hour target time treatment is lower than that Although the majority of that the doctor was shoot- of Viagra. But, because it’s not Asandra’s patients are in their ing for. mass-produced but rather 50s and 60s, they range in age In addition to having a formulated according to each from their early 20s to 94. higher success rate than ED individual’s unique situation, His 94-year-old patient has drugs, physically administered it’s sold in larger quantities intercourse with his 87-year- vasodilators have fewer side than pills. old wife twice weekly, thanks effects. That’s because the Peter purchased a year’s to the vasodilators. active ingredient in pills cir- worth, based on a usage rate “It really only takes about culates throughout the entire of three times weekly. Using six months to cure ED,” said body. Because they’re sys- the product two days in a NuMale president Brad Palu- temic rather than targeted, row is not recommended. bicki. “The vast majority of ED pills affect different areas patients will even say they of the body in different ways RECOVERY got their size back.” that are unique to each indi- Asandra said NuMale’s “The ultimate goal is vidual. Viagra, for instance, treatment actually cures ED. penile regeneration,” he said. can cause headaches, changes Regular use returns normal “It’s a size thing, a confidence in vision that make every- blood flow to the penis, along thing, a relationship builder. Wisconsin’s only HIV Medical thing appear bluish and nasal with increasing its size and Most people come in either Home providing all your HIV girth, he said – and he should because their wife or boy- congestion. health care and social A potential side effect know. Asandra said he’s seen friend made them. 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The Bottom 10 included women in Texas lack health can Progress published the ranking, new analysis on “The State In terms of health, Utah, Oklahoma, Alabama, care coverage. paper. In mid-September, it of Women in America” is no researchers looked at recent Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, • More than 22 percent partnered with American Maryland better than Gov. Scott Walk- legislation on reproductive South Dakota, Indiana, Geor- of women in Louisiana live Women, Planned Parenthood er’s college grades. The state care and limits on abor- gia and Tennessee. at the poverty level. The Action Fund and the Ser- scored best, received a C-minus and ranks tions, contraception policy, In a close-up analysis, the percentage of women living vice Employees International No. 29 in the study released the numbers of uninsured researchers noted: in poverty in Maryland is 11 Union to launch “Fair Shot,” then Hawaii, on Sept. 25. women, Medicaid expan- • In Vermont, women percent. a campaign to promote poli- The report from the Cen- sion policies, infant mortal- make on average close to 85 • About 58 percent of cies that improve economic Vermont, ter for American Progress ity rates, maternal mortal- cents for every dollar a man those who would benefit security, leadership opportu- California and deals with issues such as ity rates and the number of makes. Women in Wyoming from increasing the nities and health care for economic security, leadership women for every ob/gyn in make 65 cents for every dol- minimum wage to $10.10 women. Delaware and health care. It looks at the state. lar a man earns. in Wisconsin are women. The campaign launched progress and setbacks in all In terms of health care, • The wage gap in Wis- The analysis estimates that at a forum featuring White 50 states. Wisconsin ranked No. 33, consin shows women, on 368,000 women would House senior adviser Val- On economic security, with a D-minus. Its eco- average, making 78 cents benefit. erie Jarrett, House Minor- Tatum. researchers looked at the nomic ranking was 29 and for the dollar a man makes. “While women have come ity Leader Nancy Pelosi, Pelosi said the campaign earnings of women and men, a C-minus. Its leadership African-American women in a long way over the past few MSNBC commentator Karen is about “how we value the minimum wage standards, ranking was No. 28 and a the state earn 65 cents and decades, much remains to Finney, SEIU president Mary work of women. It’s paycheck poverty rates, paid fam- C-minus. Hispanic women earn 53 be done to ensure that all Kay Henry, National Partner- fairness, paid leave and having ily leave and sick leave laws, In the overall ranking, cents for each dollar made women can have a fair shot at ship for Women & Families quality, affordable child care. disability insurance laws and Maryland scored best, fol- by a male. success,” said Anna Chu, one senior adviser Judith Licht- These are steps, not every- pre-K opportunities for chil- lowed by Hawaii, Vermont, • Fifteen states have no of the report’s authors. “In man, Planned Parenthood thing, but important steps to dren in each state. California, Delaware, Con- women representatives in many states, it is still difficult Action Fund president Ceci- helping women and families On leadership, the necticut, Colorado, New the U.S. House or Senate. for women and their families le Richards and Spelman Col- find a sense of economic researchers looked at the York, New Jersey and Wash- • Less than 10 percent to get ahead, instead of just lege president Beverly Daniel security.”
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HOPEFUL LESBIAN Ken Meseian, executive In other health In a similar poll that Har- potential for fewer side • Wisconsin Counties MOMS MEET UP IN director of The American news … ris Interactive conducted effects. Association recently Fertility Association, said 10 years ago, the answer passed a resolution reaf- MIAMI BEACH • U.S. Food and Drug the forum – the fourth in a • Stand Up to Cancer was 41. Men generally say firming its longstanding Dozens of women gath- Administration offi- ered in Miami Beach, Fla., national series of gatherings and the Farrah Faw- the perfect age is 47 and position that the state cett Foundation are cials say they’ll begin in late September for the for lesbians thinking about women say 53. regulating a new wave of should accept federal having children – featured investing $1 million over money to pay for expand- annual Gay Women’s Gather- • A national survey of applications and gadgets ing and to learn about getting “a top-rate, knowledgeable three years into research ing Medicaid coverage on human papillomavirus- women who use con- that work with smart- pregnant using methods not team of presenters.” traception found that 62 phones to take medical under the Affordable Care taught in their high school Scott Brown, of Califor- related cancers. HPV is Act. More than a dozen believed to be responsible percent would prefer a readings and help users sex education classes. nia Cryobank, said, “Finding non-hormonal contracep- monitor their health. The counties in Wisconsin also The forum on Sept. 26 a sperm donor, selecting an for virtually all cervical have adopted resolutions cancers and many anal, tive ring over hormonal FDA said it would focus at the LGBT Visitor Center insemination procedure and methods currently avail- on apps that turn smart- opposing Gov. Scott Walk- in Miami Beach dealt with protecting both parents’ legal vaginal, vulvar, penile and er’s budget, which rejects a oropharyngeal cancers. able. Major organizations, phones into devices such selecting a sperm donor, rights can all have significant, including the Public Health as heart monitors and federally funded Medicaid deciding whether to get long-term financial, medical • Harris Interactive Institute, recently called medical attachments that expansion. and emotional impact on a pregnant at home or a doc- recently asked Americans, for making non-hormonal plug into smartphones, • Planned Parent- lesbian family.” tor’s office, and addressing “What is the perfect options for contracep- such as arm cuffs that hood Federation of legal concerns before preg- age?” and found that the tion a priority, given their measure blood pressure. America’s chat/text nancy. answer, on average, is 50. program reached 32,589 young people with criti- cal information about sex Open House and Massage Career Expo and health “in moments of intense worry when October 5th, 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM they were in need of fast, confidential help.” That’s with Dr.Zhou - one of Wisconsin’s well known TCM doctors according to a study pub- lished Sept. 20 in the “Jour- Discover exciting career possibilities nal of Medical Internet Research.” The program Meet our students, faculty and school staff reached substantial num- Get your questions answered about the massage profession bers of African-American and Latino youth and was Learn special acupressure technique for massage with Dr.Zhou successful in reducing worry, particularly among teens 17 and younger and Latino users. – L.N. WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | October 3, 2013 17
Wisconsin scores C-minus in ‘State of Women’ REGIONAL BRIEFS
WISCONSIN HIGH COURT country where marriage equality exists. TO HEAR REGISTRY CASE The resolution, co-sponsored by Nik IN OCTOBER Kovac, José G. Pérez and Robert Bauman, says The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear Milwaukee has a long-standing commitment arguments this month in a challenge to the to fighting discrimination. state’s domestic partner registry. With committee approval in mid-Septem- Members of the right-wing group Wis- ber, the resolution went to the full council on consin Family Action filed a lawsuit in 2010 Sept. 24 and was approved. alleging the registry violates a 2006 state constitutional amendment barring gay mar- In other regional news … riage and anything similar. • Wisconsin Congressman Paul But defenders of the registry maintain that Ryan, the former Republican vice presi- it offers no where near the rights, benefits dential nominee, is headed to New Hamp- and respect of legalized marriage. shire, a key state for those courting early A state appeals court upheld the registry in presidential primary voters. The visit marks December, saying married couples have more Ryan’s first to the Granite State since rights than same-sex couples on the registry. he campaigned there as Mitt Romney’s The Supreme Court announced in June it unsuccessful running mate. A handful of would take the case. prospective 2016 Republican presidential The justices have set oral arguments for contenders – Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Oct. 23. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and Texas Sen. Ted MILWAUKEE COUNCIL Cruz, among them – have already visited APPROVES RESOLUTION the state, which traditionally hosts the CONDEMNING RUSSIA’S nation’s first presidential primary. PERSECUTION OF LGBT • Majority Leader Barbara Flynn CITIZENS Currie, the second-ranking Democrat in The Milwaukee Common Council on Sept. the Illinois House, says the debate over 24 approved a resolution that condemns the same-sex marriage “now has an economic persecution of LGBT Russians and calls on component that we cannot ignore.” Currie the nation’s leaders to repeal anti-gay laws. sent a letter to all Illinois House members “Russian lawmakers crossed the line a long saying it’s time to approve legislation legal- time ago with their infringements on the izing same-sex marriage. She noted an rights and freedoms of the country’s LGBT effort by the Minneapolis mayor to entice population,” said the resolution’s primary same-sex couples to get married in Min- sponsor, Ald. Tony Zielinski. “But it’s even nesota. more alarming that these Draconian laws • Caribou Coffee in Northbrook, Ill., could allow Russian officials to detain and caused a stir by removing a window display prosecute gay people and their allies who created by Glenbrook North High School’s are visiting from other countries. The inter- Gay-Straight Alliance. The store manager national community must come together as said workers had been ordered to erase one against these abuses.” the rainbow from windows because Earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Caribou does not want to be perceived Putin signed legislation that allows police to as taking a stance in favor of LGBT social arrest people – citizens and visitors – who equality and ending anti-gay bullying in publicly support the right of LGBT citizens to schools – the primary messages promoted live free from discrimination. by GSAs. Putin also signed a law banning the adop- tion of Russian-born children to gay couples – L.N. and L.W. and to any couple or single parent living in a
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ber and MillerCoors. nonpartisan group of municipal leaders in backing marriage “The chamber’s growth and success as an organization equality. shows that businesses all across the state are embracing To find out if the mayor of a city supports the freedom equality and inclusivity in the workplace,” said state Rep. to marry, go to the Freedom to Marry website, which also Evan Goyke in a congratulatory email. “Their goal of pro- contains information on how to nudge a mayor to join the moting economic opportunity for the LGBT community, campaign. and all people, is one that I share.” In Wisconsin, mayors committed to marriage equality Wisconsin Senate Democratic Leader Chris Larson said, include Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Bayfield’s Larry “By taking this step forward, MillerCoors is signaling to MacDonald and Madison’s Paul Soglin. our community that, like a growing number of businesses, There are petitions on the FTM site asking Racine Mayor it will continue to promote the shared Wisconsin values of John Dickert, Appleton’s Timothy Hanna, Kenosha’s Keith diversity, equality and fairness.” Boseman, West Allis’ Dan Devine and Green Bay’s James Meanwhile, the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Schmitt to join the equality drive. Commerce is warning corporations worldwide that are For more, go online to www.freedomtomarry.org. sponsoring the International Olympic Committee or the Winter Olympics that there may be ramifications if there’s violence against LGBT athletes and attendees at the 2014 In other community news … Sochi Games in Russia. The organization is urging sponsors • Fair Wisconsin is planning two major events in Madi- to push the IOC to ensure the safety of LGBT athletes and son – Flip Out For Fairness at Plan B on Nov. 8 and the spectators. For more, go online to www.nglcc.org. annual holiday auction at the Madison Club on Dec. 11. For more, go online to fairwisconsin.com. AIDS WALK INCLUDES 5-K RUN • Activists nationwide are promoting Food Day, a cam- For the first time ever, AIDS Walk Wisconsin, set to paign on Oct. 24 to promote healthy, affordable and sus- take place on Milwaukee’s lakefront on Oct. 5, will include IMAGE: COURTESY tainably produced food. For more, go to foodday.org. NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL: Jason Rae, execu- a 5-K run. tive director of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of “The fight against AIDS in Wisconsin needs as many allies • Milwaukee LGBT Community Center presents Commerce, and Paul Fairchild, Cream City Foun- as possible,” says Dan Mueller, chief development officer for the Big Night Out Cabaret on Oct. 11 in the Woodland dation executive director, participate in a White the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, the organization Dreams Ballroom at Potawatomi. Tickets start at $100 for House briefing on the Affordable Care Act and that produces AIDS Walk Wisconsin. “By adding the run, the event, which features dinner, raffles, a silent auction other health issues. we are introducing another way for people who support and comedy, song, dance, drama and more. For more, call creating a world without AIDS to get involved.” 414-915-1995. AIDS Walk Wisconsin is the state’s largest AIDS fundraiser • Supporters of Money Out, Voters In are asking and has raised $11.1 million over the past 23 years. people to join a rally at the Capitol in Madison at 11 a.m. WISCONSIN LGBT CHAMBER MARKS Proceeds support HIV prevention, care and treatment on Oct. 8, for approval of Assembly Joint Resolution 50. ANNIVERSARY, SIGNS 100TH MEMBER services, including those offered by the ARCW Medical The resolution would authorize a referendum on the The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce recently Center, which is Wisconsin’s largest provider of medical, November 2014 ballot on whether Congress should celebrated its one-year anniversary by announcing the addi- dental and mental health care to people living with HIV. amend the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United. tion of its 100th member. The run will begin and end at the Summerfest Grounds, In that ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that cor- MillerCoors has joined the rapidly growing group as a following a route that will take runners past Discovery porations are people and unleashed unlimited election platinum founding member. World, Milwaukee Art Museum and McKinley Marina. The spending by special interest groups. For more, go to Over the past year, the chamber has been reaching out to run begins at 12:30 p.m., and the walk shortly after. www.facebook.com/events/612867685431079. businesses statewide, hosting 20 events in seven communi- In Wisconsin, 6,549 people have been diagnosed with ties, including Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, La Crosse, HIV. Additionally, there are about 1,700 people in Wiscon- – L.N. and L.W. Racine, Appleton and Stevens Point. sin who have HIV but do not know it because they have not The chamber also participated in two White House brief- been tested. ings within the past year. For more, go to www.aidswalkwis.org. “It’s special to reach 100 members within a year, and it is even more meaningful to do it with a legendary Wisconsin FREEDOM TO MARRY WANTS MORE COMMUNITY BRIEFS: Send community company like MillerCoors,” said Jason Rae, executive direc- MAYORS TO SAY ‘I DO’ announcements to lmneff@wisconsingazette. tor of the Wisconsin chamber. The Freedom to Marry Campaign is enlisting citizens in Community and political leaders praised both the cham- the effort to encourage mayors to join a broad-based and
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the owners are turning the it work.” Despite its second floor into a bed and Filibusters also contrib- colorful breakfast. They plan to open utes to an environment that the space to guests as early its owners and other busi- history as next spring. That’s when ness people would like to the advantage of Filibusters’ think makes Sheboygan a and quaint location will really come into tourism destination growing play, Weinshrott adds. in popularity. Anchored by exterior, “I’d have to say the views the Blue Harbor Resort, the are breathtaking from the south harbor district has an much of the upstairs and the balconies,” increasing number of spe- original space Weinshrott says. “We also cialty shops, gourmet restau- have a spectacular view of rants and night spots, both was gutted, Sheboygan’s riverfront and gay and straight. harbor directly from the bar.” Sheboygan’s other gay bar enabling the A comfortable lounge is The Blue Lite, located sev- that transforms into La Cage eral block away. Weinshrott partners to aux Folles after dark, Fili- believes there is ample busters has all the basic bar opportunity to contribute to redesign it amenities, including a well- the growing revitalization of from the fed happy hour crowd and the city’s downtown as well IMAGE: COURTESY a full selection of cocktails, as strengthen the role played NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: Filibusters is a new gay bar in Sheboygan, 50 ground up. wines and craft beers. A by the LGBT community in miles north of Milwaukee on the Lake Michigan shoreline. state-of-the-art dance floor that revitalization. and sound system, a karaoke “I hope that Sheboygan By Michael Muckian trial city of about 50,000 rent roles. after his longtime domestic machine, DJs, an “incredible” will become the Saugatuck Contributing writer people located 50 miles Weinshrott, a Fond du Lac partner died of brain cancer. light show and progressive of Wisconsin,” Weinshrott Jeff Weinshrott is looking north of Milwaukee on the native who has lived in She- Weinshrott manages the slot machines round out the says. “Sheboygan has always for a few good bartenders Lake Michigan shoreline. But boygan for 24 years, comes business when Senglaub is entertainment options. had a strong gay community, to mix libations and make with an entryway flanked by from a bar-owning family. But on the road, and the pair The name Filibusters, and I would encourage other customers at Filibusters, She- both American and rainbow he also is a certified occupa- is currently seeking a third which originated as a sug- gay businesses to consider boygan’s newest nightspot, flags, Filibusters makes a bold tional therapist assistant who business partner. gestion on Facebook, marks moving (here). It’s a very old feel at home. Candidates statement of its intentions in works on an as-needed basis Filibusters is housed in a the pair’s interest in politics. town with a lot of charm.” must have a good sense of a way Weinshrott hopes will and alternates those duties vintage 1860 building across Weinshrott says they would humor and demonstrate be welcoming to the entire with his role in managing Fili- the Sheboygan River from one day like to host local capable mixology skills. community. busters. Weinshrott and his the mammoth Blue Harbor political debates in the bar “I’m always looking for “Our motto at the bar domestic partner Jim Junge Resort and Spa, one of sev- room. The owners’ contrary competent bartenders,” is, ‘We are straight-friendly,’” live near the bar. eral hotels within walking political orientations should says Weinshrott, who with Weinshrott says. “We should Senglaub studied hospital- distance. Despite its colorful make the debate lively. “I am the yin to Dan’s GETTING business partner Dan Sen- all be able to coexist and we ity and tourism at Fox Valley history and quaint exterior, THERE glaub, owns the enterprise will strive to make a positive Technical College in Apple- much of the original space yang,” says Weinshrott, who housed in what was once impression on today’s society ton, where Weinshrott also was gutted, enabling the part- describes himself as a left- Filibusters is at 434 a brothel located on She- so we can all just get along.” studied. But he was as an ners to redesign it from the wing liberal Democrat. “Dan Pennsylvania Ave., boygan’s waterfront. “Anyone Both partners have back- over-the-road truck driver ground up. says he is independent, but Sheboygan. sat in at a Log Cabin Repub- interested should feel free to grounds in the hospitality and oil field worker and With its unique cop- For details, call lican meeting here at the contact me at the bar.” industry, although each has spent 15 years in Salt Lake per turret, the building is 920-226-0408. Filibusters isn’t the only gay taken the long way around City before returning to his a Sheboygan landmark that bar so it’s hard to say about bar in Sheboygan, an indus- before arriving at their cur- native Sheboygan last year retains so much charm that him. But together we make
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759 N. Milwaukee Street, Suite 522 Milwaukee, WI 53202 CreamCityFoundation.org | 414.225.0244 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | October 3, 2013 21 ! WiGOUTWISCONSIN GAZETTE ENTERTAINMENT The man behind the fest Film Carl Bogner talks about this year’s GREGG SHAPIRO Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival As the out director of than what we have (for) the feature-length work we the Milwaukee LGBT Film/ Bogner has rest of the festival. (In terms are presenting, I don’t Video Festival, Carl Bogner of the full-length films), I have any that I’m not has his finger on the pulse his hands on look to see what is play- excited about. I did of queer cinema. Thanks to the pulse ing elsewhere, using other mention the Philippine his encyclopedic cinematic film festivals as my program- film “Bwakaw,” which knowledge, his impeccable of queer ming committee, if you will. I’m very fond of. I know taste and his industry con- Throughout the year, look- in part it’s because I’m nections, Bogner brings the cinema, as ing at things that played at a dog person – one best to Milwaukee, making Sundance, Berlin, and (also) of those weird people the city’s festival one of the well as an at the things showcased at who doesn’t own a dog nation’s very best of its kind. the prominent LGBT film but throws themselves For this year’s festival, as encyclopedic and video festivals, start- on other people’s for the past 15, Bogner has knowledge. ing with London in March, dogs. The film was a fashioned a lineup featur- then Miami and Boston in very touching and, I ing something for everyone May, and San Francisco, Los think, very funny film, – from documentaries to and artistic ideas that I find Angeles and Philadelphia in about a man in his short features to full-length pleasurable to engage with. June and July. Probably a lot 70s who waited until comedies and dramas. Learning how to communi- of the titles I learned about he was in his 60s to In addition to directing the cate them to a new audience through those festivals but come out as gay. He festival, Bogner is a senior allows me opportunities to then also there’s stuff that finds himself at the lecturer at UWM’s Peck consider them or new things you listen for and look for. end of his life sort School of the Arts. I spoke about them. Teaching is con- This year, I’m thrilled that of wondering about with him about the upcom- stantly introducing me to we’re showing this Philip- the loneliness that ing Milwaukee LGBT Film/ new ideas, new histories, pine film called “Bwakaw.” he probably helped Video Festival, his efforts to new forms and new stu- It played at last year’s New sustain. His closest help develop the filmmakers dents. The interaction with York Film Festival. I keep relationship is with of the future – and more. students can be stirring. my ears open to stuff. I read this stray dog that There’s a lot I can learn from publications and look online, he befriends. But Gregg Shapiro: … how they engage with working to keep abreast of it’s also a portrait Are you a Milwaukee these experimental forms. what’s out there. of rural village life PHOTO: COURTESY native? The best thing about teach- in the Philippines, “Bwakaw,” a film from the Philippines about a gay man Carl Bogner: Technically. ing is the shared intellectual Is Milwaukee or and … a lot of the who comes out in his 60s and his pooch, is one of Mil- I was born here. My father work that I’m doing with the Wisconsin represent- comedy comes waukee LGBT Film/Video Festival director Carl Bogner’s was a soil conservation students. I get to contend ed in any of this year’s from in way that favorite selections in this year’s line-up. engineer for the Depart- with ideas and art forms. screenings? this cranky old ment of Agriculture here I don’t have any set in man interacts with (in Milwaukee). Before I was What is involved in Wisconsin. We do have people. It’s also something into the film one of the ute. two, we moved to suburban the process of select- some local talent. The film of a tearjerker. Another film men witnesses another man Philadelphia and then on to ing film and video “Valencia: The Movie/S” is I’m excited about, which committing an act of vio- What about a favor- suburban Washington, D.C. titles for the festival? sort of our Wisconsin cor- is also a challenging film, lence, and the movie gradu- ite narrative LGBT I went to high school and Because the (administra- ner. One of the contribut- is “Stranger by the Lake,” ally become something of a film? college in Virginia (at the tion of the) festival is mostly ing directors to the film, Jill directed by Alain Guiraud- thriller. I found it really fasci- There’s a film I’ve been University of Virginia, where me, I do have help program- Soloway, went to UW-Mad- ie. At Cannes, it won the nating watching this director thinking a lot about lately he received a degree in writ- ming our shorts programs, ison. One of the actresses Queer Palm. It’s something making the choices he does. but I haven’t seen in a while, ing; later, Bogner attended which in many ways are kind playing the lead character of an experimental thriller a coming-of-age film from UWM, where he earned a of like their own festival. of Michelle (Tea) is Shawna that takes place in one loca- Outside of the film Québec directed by Léa BFA in film). Each shorts program will Lipton, a Ph.D. candidate in tion – a lakeside park where festival, do you have a Pool called “Set Me Free.” contain maybe nine or more the English department at men cruise each other for favorite LGBT doc? It’s about this girl who runs What do you like short films, and we have UWM. sex. It has a sort of obser- One of my first favorites away from home and discov- best about teaching? three shorts programs. I do vational tone. I think it’s a was “The Times of Harvey ers her love of film and her The thinking (laughs). I have a very able director Which films in this successful film about cruis- Milk.” Another film that’s love of women as she runs teach this experimen- of shorts programming who year’s lineup especial- ing, in that a lot of it is really important to me is away. It’s a portrait of a tal media class. It’s a real works with a committee to ly excite you? about waiting and expecta- Marlon Riggs’ “Tongues young filmmaker. pleasure to get to, on a review the shorts entries, It’s tough, given that my tions, both thwarted and Untied.” It’s a documentary, regular basis, meet forms which are more numerous fingerprints are on every rewarded. A significant time but it’s also poetry and trib- 22 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM |October 3, 2013 Flicks that click Selected titles from this year’s Milwaukee Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival By Gregg Shapiro February 1988 at the Bal- and co-workers such as Ricki and how he parlayed his Contributing writer timore world premiere of Lake, Mink Stole and Tab film career into theater and ‘Reaching for the Moon’ isn’t Waters’ film “Hairspray.” Hunter. Among the other dance music. Perhaps most ‘I AM DIVINE’ The occasion would prove personalities who make surprisingly, we learn that merely one of the best movies During the past few to be a mere month before an appearance are Michael Divine was a very sexual years, gay filmmaker Jeffrey Divine’s sudden, unexpected Musto, Holly Woodlawn, person. of this year’s Milwaukee Schwarz has made some of death. Bruce Vilanch and members Gay and Lesbian Film/Video the most enlightening and “Cinematic terrorist” of the performance troupe ‘BIG JOY: THE entertaining documentaries Divine was born Harris The Cockettes. ADVENTURES Festival, it’s one of the best to hit the screen. In 2008, Glenn Milstead. Interviews In interviews with Divine, OF JAMES he released “Wrangler: with his late mother Fran- including with Larry King BROUGHTON’ movies of the year. Anatomy of an Icon,” which ces, who died in 2009, are Regis Philbin, we get to hear Awakened by a “glittering covered (so to speak) the emotional and touching. his own words about his life stranger” at three years old, life and career of the late Their turbulent relationship, and career. Broughton met his “angel,” gay porn star Jack Wrangler. which alternated between Schwarz makes excellent who offered him the gifts Unable to live his dream of whose far-reaching impact Vito Russo, the legendary support and banishment, use of period footage and of intuition, articulation and becoming a dancer – Brough- still lingers. This excellent doc AIDS activist, gay journalist led to a lengthy period tosses in enough new infor- merriment, culminating in a ton admitted in a 1998 inter- will inspire viewers to learn and author of “The Cellu- of estrangement that was mation about the star’s life kind of big joy. A West Coast view that he simply wasn’t more about Broughton’s life loid Closet,” was the subject eventually resolved. to titillate the hardcore fans. bohemian, Broughton said his graceful enough – he turned and his work. of Schwarz’s 2011 excellent In addition to Divine’s We learn about Divine’s films were a way for him to his attention first to writ- doc “Vito.” mother and Waters, an early obsession with looking see what his dreams looked ing, co-creating the Fes- ‘REACHING FOR Now Schwarz has trained exhaustive array of people like Elizabeth Taylor and see like. Poet Neeli Cherkovs- tival of Modern Poetry in THE MOON’ his lens on Divine, the iconic share their Divine memo- his triumphant appearances ki called him “an outsider’s 1947. Around this time, the Movies about poets seem drag star of some of John ries with Schwarz. Included at Washington, D.C., drag outsider, under the under- bisexual Broughton began a inherently risky. There’s the Waters’ most enduring are childhood friend Diana balls. We come to under- ground.” relationship with film critic good, as in the case of “Ste- films. Evans, longtime friends such stand how Divine used food Pauline Kael and discovered vie,” starring Glenda Jack- “I Am Divine” opens in as Pat Moran and Sue Lowe, to fill an emotional a void Broughton, who lived “the a new life as a filmmaker. son as poet Stevie Smith. pleasures of the flesh” and Beginning with his short film Then there’s the fair, such said things such as, “When “Mother’s Day,” Broughton as “Howl,” starring James in doubt, twirl,” survived a became a leading experimen- Franco as Allen Ginsberg. difficult California childhood tal filmmaker. He went on Of course, there’s also the with an abusive mother. He to receive the Poetic Film downright dismal – for proof, came into his own during the Award at Cannes Film Fes- watch Gwyneth Paltrow as 1947 San Francisco Renais- tival. His hero Jean Cocteau Sylvia Plath in “Sylvia.” sance, the artistic revolution presented it to him. Fortunately, “Reaching for out of which grew the Beats, “Big Joy: The Adventures of the Moon,” starring Miranda led by Jack Spicer, Robert James Broughton” is a joyful Otto as lesbian poet Eliza- Duncan, Madeline Glea- portrait of an artist, writer, son, Kenneth Rexroth and teacher, filmmaker, father, Broughton. lover, Radical Faerie, and man FILM FEST next page
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FILM FEST from prior page beth Bishop, is in the successful category. ON Based on a true story, “Reaching for the Moon” begins SCREEN in 1951 in New York, with Bishop (Otto) reading an early ON SCREEN “Big Joy” version of her poem “One Art” to poet and confidant “Reaching screens at 5 Robert Lowell (Treat Williams) in Central Park. Declar- for the Moon” p.m. on Oct. 18 ing herself the “loneliest person who ever lived,” Bishop screens at 7 p.m. in the UWM decides to take a trip to visit Vassar classmate Mary (Tracy on Oct. 18 in Union Theatre. Middendorf), who lives in Brazil with her female partner the UWM Union Lota (Glória Pires), a renowned architect. Theatre. Because she lives with a woman, Mary has lost contact with her parents back in the United States. What begins as a three-day visit, made uncomfortable due to Elizabeth’s alcoholic social awkwardness and Lota’s abruptness, turns into a prolonged stay after Bishop is taken ill due to a nut allergy. Soon Lota starts coming on to Elizabeth, prompting the jealous Mary to leave for Rio. Elizabeth feels bad for hurting her friend, but that doesn’t stop her from becoming intimate with Lota. In an unusual turn of events, Mary returns and the three women set up house together, although Elizabeth is clear- ly the focus of Lota’s attention. Lota con- structs a stunning studio for Elizabeth, and the poet is grateful and prolific. More complications arise, including Lota’s plan to adopt a baby for Mary. Nevertheless, Elizabeth says she’s never felt PHOTOS: COURTESY more at home in her life, and she completes the manuscript This year’s Milwaukee Gay and Lesbian for “North & South: A Cold Spring,” a book that earns her Film/Video Festival runs from Oct. 17 ON SCREEN the Pulitzer Prize. to Oct. 20. “I Am Divine” screens at 7:30 p.m. Brazilian director Bruno Bar- on Oct. 17 at the Oriental Theatre. retto grounds and enriches the FILM FEST page 24
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FILM FEST from page 23 ON SCREEN regularly with Bwakaw and him. Then we wipe away our film by weaving the political “Valencia” screens at continues to do his job as if tears. upheaval of the time into 3 p.m. on Oct. 19 in the he never left. He also makes the three women’s person- UWM Union Theatre. regular appearances in the ‘ALICE WALKER: al story. Like the country, church confessional, not to BEAUTY IN Elizabeth and Lota’s relation- confess his sins but to give TRUTH’ ship takes a sudden turn for incorporates claymation, is a local parish priest Fr. Eddie Lesbian filmmaker Prat- the worse. When Elizabeth good example. Comedy is an (Gardo Versoza) updates to ibha Parmar directs her lens accepts an offer to teach at important component, and his will. at lauded African-American NYU, Lota goes into an emo- the funniest segment, which Other than Bwakaw, writer Alice Walker for a tional tailspin that’s made a referendum turned its fate share their arguments. Even involves Iris’s sister’s wedding Rene avoids social interac- highly revealing documentary. worse by the nation’s military over to the citizens of Mary- though we know that love and a mishap with Daisy the tions, including those with Walker’s praises are sung in coup. Hospitalized following land. The subsequent cam- eventually triumphed at polls, dog, is laugh-out-loud funny. neighbor Nitang (Beverly interviews with a host of her a nervous breakdown, Lota paign turned the state into “The New Black” is still a Equally humorous is a por- Salviejo), who is obsessed contemporaries, including writes letters to Elizabeth a battleground every bit as nail-biter. tion of the film in which with his santo entierro stat- Sapphire, actor and activist and sends her a sizable lock politically charged and seeth- movies starring Angelina Jolie ue; old friend hairdresser Danny Glover, Ms. Magazine of her hair. But Mary, still in ing with hate as California ‘VALENCIA’ (including “Hackers,” “Gia” Zaldy (Soxie Topacio) and co-founder Gloria Steinem, love with Lota, never mails experienced in 2008 prior to This multi-director, multi- and “Girl, Interrupted”) are Zaldy’s cross-dressing part- Quincy Jones, Steven Spiel- the letters or package. the Proposition 8 vote. actor adaptation of Michelle overdubbed with new dia- ner Tracy (Joey Paras). Rene berg, activist Angela Davis, When Elizabeth and Lota Sharon Lettman-Hicks, Tea’s award-winning queer logue and animation. does manage to strike up Walker’s ex-husband Melvyn are finally reunited in New executive director and CEO cult novel of the same Not surprisingly, the clos- an unlikely friendship with R. Leventhal, her ex-partner York, where Elizabeth is of the National Black Justice title is as frustrating as it ing section, directed by Jill thuggish tricycle/taxi driver Robert Allen and many oth- now involved with a woman Coalition, identifies herself as is exhilarating. The segments Soloway (the UW-Madison Sol (Rez Cortez). Rene also ers. named Margaret, the story a “sistah” in the movement, are alternately rewarding grad who won best director visits Alicia (Armida Siguon- Of course, it’s Walker’s reaches a tragic conclu- in pursuit of the “unfinished and pretentious, daring and at Sundance this year for Reyna), an ex-girlfriend with own words, in recent and sion. Despite all the drama, business of black people leaden. “Afternoon Delight”), is the dementia living in a managed vintage interviews, that reveal “Reaching for the Moon” is being free.” Determined Set in San Francisco’s highlight of the work. care facility. the most. She contends that not overwrought. Instead, it’s not to have a Prop 8-style Mission District during the Writer/director Jun Lana being a writer saved her life, respectful of its subjects. situation in her home state, early 1990s, “Valencia: The ‘BWAKAW’ makes good use of comedy which was challenged by The performances, partic- Lettman-Hicks’ commitment Movie/S” has a narrator/main In “Bwakaw,” Rene (Eddie and tragedy to balance this “venom” from her own com- ularly those from Otto and to the passage of Question 6 character named Michelle Garcia), a curmudgeonly story of aging, coming out munity because people had a Pires, are riveting. “Reaching was unflagging. whose social/sexual esca- elderly man who came out and companionship. When, problem with her “disinterest for the Moon” isn’t merely On the other (or wrong) pades are the foundation of as gay late in life, and his near the end of his life, Rene in submission,” her “intellect” one of the best movies of side of the fence, Pastor the story. Michelle’s failed obedient dog Bwakaw (the tells Bwakaw a secret – that and her “choice of lovers.” this year’s Milwaukee Gay Derek McCoy of the Mary- relationships with Willa, Iris adorable Princess) live in a Zaldy isn’t his best friend but and Lesbian Film/Video Festi- land Marriage Alliance did and Cecilia provide a fertile rundown house in the Phil- rather Bwakaw is, we believe FILM FEST next page val, it’s one of the best mov- everything in his power to source of comedy and drama. ippine countryside. The dog ies of the year. defeat Question 6. Denying The characters, played by an is Rene’s closest compan- a connection to the National assortment of actors, both ion, the only one he doesn’t ‘THE NEW BLACK’ Organization for Marriage male and female, struggle fight with. But he still won’t The title of Yoruba Richen’s and the other powerful, with a range of issues, includ- allow Bwakaw to sleep in the doc “The New Black” is a moneyed religious groups ing sex work, drugs, infidelity, house with him. play on fashion, but make no that succeeded in passing the alcoholism, sobriety, sexual Retired from his custo- mistake about it, this movie is anti-gay Prop. 8 in California, experimentation, violence, dial job at the post office, dead serious. McCoy was relentless in his dating, family, making art and Rene nevertheless shows up It begins on the day of the failed mission to defeat what queer pride. 2012 presidential election, he saw as the redefining of The most successful seg- just a few months after Mary- traditional marriage. ments in “Valencia” include ON SCREEN land Gov. Martin O’Malley Richen makes a fair and innovation and experimen- “Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth” had signed a same-sex mar- balanced presentation here, tation without sacrificing screens at 3 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the riage law in his state. But giving both sides of the issue entertainment value. The UWM Union Theatre. the law was challenged, and plenty of opportunities to shrooming section, which WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | October 3, 2013 25
FILM FEST from prior page ON SCREEN “Born This Way” screens at 7 p.m. on From her roots as the Oct. 21 in the UWM Union Theatre. great-great-great-great granddaughter of a slave and trude, are doing what they the convent. Despite the the daughter of a mother can to make acceptance negative messages generated who stood toe to toe with with singer/songwriter Tracy and visibility a possibility for by religious organizations in a white landowner, Walker’s Chapman and other women. future generations. Cedric Africa, Gertrude’s coming- Southern identity informs Ultimately, Walker states she and Gertude work at Alter- out goes better than she every cell of her being. Com- is “not a lesbian, not bisexual, natives Cameroon, an LGBT expected. In fact, it’s one of ing of age as a college stu- just curious.” center that focuses on HIV the most endearing scenes dent at Spellman in the early testing, treatment and edu- in the film. 1960s, Walker longed to take ‘BORN THIS WAY’ cation. Cedric, who credits Running parallel to Ced- part in anti-racist protests This unsettling doc, co- Lady Gaga with his courage ric and Gertrude’s stories but feared losing her schol- leading to the publication of and beyond. directed by Shaun Kadlec and to be authentic, isn’t out to is that of gay rights lawyer arship. After transferring to her first novel “The Third Of special interest to Deb Tullmann, looks unflinch- his mother or sister, who live Alice Nkom. We see her in Sarah Lawrence, she wrote Life of Grange Copeland.” LGBT viewers is Walker’s ingly at the horrors of gay in the countryside. Cedric action as she takes on the poems night and day and We follow her through her sexuality. As she says in the life in Cameroon. Under lives in a dangerous neigh- case of two lesbians arrested found herself part of the teaching jobs, the birth of film, she loves “cuddling” a strict penal code, same- borhood in the city, made in Ambam. emergence of a new aware- daughter Rebecca, her move and “it’s very nice to have a sex displays of affection can even more risky because his This portrait of three pio- ness. to New York (where she sweetheart.” result in harsh jail sentences. neighbors, who know he is neers staying and fighting for Incorporating the changes wrote for Ms.), the forma- Walker says she “went off Arrests are regularly made gay, make death threats and the cause in the country they taking place in the South, the tion of The Sisterhood (with into adventures with women using unverified evidence and assault him. love is at turns informative 1963 March on Washington June Jordan, Toni Morrison, and loves with women and false accusations. Gertrude has a some- and terrifying. and the summer of 1966 Ntozake Shange and others), good times with women In other words, to be gay, what easier time of it. She when she met her (now ex-) her divorce, her rediscov- and growth with women. It you have to leave Cameroon. has a girlfriend. Her strug- husband Leventhal, the doc ery of Zora Neale Hurston, was all marvelous, even the But a group of young gay gle involves her decision to takes us through the signifi- her writing of “The Color heartache.” She shares mem- men and lesbian activists, come out to the Mother cant events in Walker’s life Purple,” her Pulitzer Prize – ories of her relationships including Cedric and Ger- Superior who raised her in
Theater ‘Detective’s Wife’ is ANNE SIEGEL filled with suspense Veteran Milwaukee stage on this later). ghost. of the play. actor Mary MacDonald Kerr Kerr addresses the audi- Undaunted by the seeming As Kerr struggles to regain fills the intimate Studio The- ence directly throughout the indifference of her husband’s use of her vocal chords, she atre with suspense in the play. In an hour and 45 min- police force, Alice tries vari- communicates by writing one-woman show “The utes – which seems to fly by ous paths to discover the short messages on a note- Detective’s Wife.” – she takes us through the truth. With every dead end, pad. When she slides the The play, by Chicago grisly details of her husband’s she tenaciously redoubles notepaper across the desk, playwright Keith Huff, is a murder and its aftermath. her efforts. the image is projected on humdinger of a mystery. At She speaks unflinchingly, as Eventually, she regains her the screens. It’s an engaging intermission, audiences might one might expect from a voice. device that’s used later in the think they’ve got the ending woman who was a police Kerr is adept at imper- play to project images of her figured out. But when the officer’s wife for more than sonating the various people husband’s death scene. The lights finally fade to black, 20 years. Now a widow at in Alice’s life, such as her enlarged photos are detailed they’ll discover that more age 52, Alice decides to solve husband’s former partner, enough to give the audience questions have been raised the case of her husband’s her adult children and her – as well as Alice – clues than answered. death. therapist. She transforms into about the detective’s death. PHOTO: MARK FROHNA Skillfully guided by direc- In a mystery, of course, these other roles so effort- “The Detective’s Mary MacDonald Kerr as Alice Conroy in Mil- tor Jim Tasse, Kerr rivets one encounters all man- lessly that her bond with the Wife” should delight long- waukee Chamber Theatre’s “The Detective’s the audience as Alice Con- ner of twists and turns. In audience remains unbroken. time MacDonald Kerr fans Wife. roy, wife of a Chicago police this regard, “Detective’s The entire play is set as well as mystery lovers detective. She opens with a Wife” doesn’t disappoint. in Alice’s living room, and and those who appreciate a tantalizing line: “When my Alice is convinced that her Kerr wears only one outfit good tale. Milwaukee Cham- husband died on duty, I lost husband, post-mortem, is throughout the performance ber Theatre can count “The ON STAGE Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents “The Detective’s my voice.” She means this lit- encouraging her to solve the – an outfit as relaxed as her Detective’s Wife” among this Wife” through Oct. 13 at the Broadway Theatre Center, erally. Many of her communi- riddle. Raising tantalizing par- acting style. A set of large, flat season’s artistic successes. 158 N. Broadway. For more, phone 414-291-7800 or go to cations are sent as messages allels to “Hamlet,” she claims screens at the back of the set milwaueechambertheatre.com. written on a notepad (more that he’s visited her as a appear as windows for most 26 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM |October 3, 2013 Hepburn’s wardrobe shows off her ‘rebel chic’ By Michael Muckian bills from some of the star’s best While most actresses didn’t appeared in what was reported to Contributing writer known performances. own their costumes, Hepburn have been an otherwise lackluster A story from Katharine Hep- The exhibit, part of a permanent began acquiring hers almost by production. burn’s days as a 25-year-old ingé- collection housed at Kent State happenstance, according to Pamela Designer Plunkett knew how to nue speaks to her rebel spirit and University, represents only a small Williams-Lime, executive director accommodate Hepburn’s athletic her impact on haute couture. portion of the more than 1,000 of the 3-year-old Trout Museum. build. For her 1949 film “Adam’s Under contract to RKO in 1932, pieces of memorabilia that the Hepburn’s thin frame – she Rib,” he designed a black silk eve- Hepburn was already showing her Hepburn estate bequeathed the had a 20-inch waist – present- ning gown with sweeps of fabric independence by wearing slacks university. Many pieces are still in ed a unique challenge to design- crossing the bodice from shoulder instead of dresses. One day the the process of being catalogued ers. Special dummies were cre- to waist to give Hepburn’s char- Bryn Mawr College grad wore blue and labeled, including Hepburn’s ated to display her clothes. Early acter greater presence. It’s one jeans and a fur coat to the studio, personal wardrobe, as well as stage in her career, designers also had of the most spectacular pieces on horrifying executives. and screen costumes familiar to to accommodate the gray tones display. An assistant director was film and theatergoers. necessary for black-and-white It wouldn’t be an exhibit of instructed to steal her jeans while Off-screen, Hepburn created a cinematography, which required Hepburn couture without the req- she was in the changing room, hop- stir in Hollywood with her pen- a blend of subtlety and nuance uisite slacks, sweaters and vests, ing that she’d have to don a skirt. chant for “mannish” clothes, her in neutral tones. Designers such which appear in abundance at the Instead, Hepburn paraded around disdain for makeup and her refusal as Cecil Beaton, Walter Plunkett, Trout Museum. Some are specific the studio lot in her underwear to wear uncomfortable shoes. She Edith Head and Valentina would to certain films, such as the slacks- until her jeans were returned. referred to herself as “the original occasionally toss in a bright color and-vest ensemble worn in the No one there questioned Hep- bag lady,” but fashion historians to please Hepburn. 1967 film “Guess Who’s Coming burn’s fashion sense again. consider her an iconoclast. Some pieces in the exhibit stand to Dinner?” Others are simply That fashion sense, as well as On screen, Hepburn projected out for the projects they were examples of the clothes Hepburn the actress’ independent spirit, are a sleek elegance that transcended part of, their aesthetic appeal – or wore in everyday life. on display in “Katharine Hepburn: gender stereotypes. She is per- both. In fact, the complete Hepburn Dressed for Stage and Screen,” haps best remembered for roles The earliest example from the collection housed at Kent State ON DISPLAY a new exhibit at Appleton’s Trout in which she bested her films’ theater collection is the wedding includes numerous slacks, mostly “Katherine Hepburn: Dressed Museum of Art. It’s a fascinating male characters with macho con- gown from the 1934 Broadway in beige and brown, with occasion- for Stage and Screen” runs look at the acclaimed performer’s fidence coupled with gazelle-like production “The Lake.” With its al appearances of red and white. through Dec. 15 at the Trout personality through the lens of grace. Her costumes, many created striking off-the-shoulder, tiered Those on display at the Trout Museum of Art, 111 W. College some of her favorite dresses, pants by leading fashion designers of the configuration designed to help Museum were custom-made. Ave., in Appleton. Find details at suits, shoes and hats. The display day, often had to gird Hepburn’s broaden the actress’ slender frame, Hepburn clearly never of aban- www.troutmuseum.org. includes 30 garments, as well as unique blend of those seemingly the Howard Greer-designed cos- doned the look that she came to movie stills, lobby posters and play- dissonant characteristics. tume of duchess lace and satin define. ON SALE NOW! Photo: Chris Callis Chris Photo: October 16-27 • Marcus Center MarcusCenter.org • Ticketmaster.com 414-273-7206 • Marcus Center Box Office 929 North Water Street | Downtown Milwaukee
Original Cast Recording On www.JerseyBoysTour.com WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | October 3, 2013 27 Music Frankly Music MICHAEL MUCKIAN ‘unstuffs’ classics Frankly Music, the revolv- glass of wine with the musi- ing chamber group estab- cians after the performance lished by virtuoso violinist commonly caps the evening. Frank Almond, is designed This season’s opening to “unstuff” the classics, concert mixes both famil- making them more acces- iar and unfamiliar pieces sible to a wider audience. under the theme “Flash- The group opens its 10th back!” Mozart’s “Duo in G season on Oct. 14 with a Major for Violin and Viola, performance at the Wiscon- K. 423” and his “Diverti- sin Conservatory of Music. mento in E flat, K. 563” for “The idea for the series string trio are joined by the evolved from my own frus- “Duo for Violin and Cello” tration regarding the pro- by the little-known Jewish PHOTO: COURTESY PHOTO: BRIAN MCCONKEY “Betrayal.” tocols and traditions of the composer Erwin Schulhoff. Frank Almond began classical music ‘experience,’” In addition to Almond, vio- the chamber music Almond says. “I felt the list Toby Appel and cellist group to make the whole thing was alienating Edward Arron are sched- classics more acces- and that there was a way uled to perform. sible. for people to engage with “The Mozart string trio is this art form that was more an undisputed masterpiece, the past 10 years or so,” meaningful without dumbing even by Mozart’s own stan- Almond says. it down.” dards, and the only large- Almond is excited about “At its best, chamber scale work he ever wrote for his co-performers for the music is like a really impor- that combination,” Almond season’s first concert. tant conversation with the says. “It’s probably the first Arron, who also studied audience eavesdropping,” he substantial work ever writ- at Juilliard, has performed explains. “I knew that if we ten for string trio and, at 40 with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and could combine that (con- minutes and six movements, serves on the faculty at New cept) with a decent party requires spectacular virtu- York University. Appel has afterwards, it could reso- osity and stamina from all performed with numerous nate with people, whether three players.” chamber groups, including or not they knew anything The Mozart duo is also a the Lincoln Center Cham- about classical music.” strong work, one that gives ber Music Society, as well Almond is more than the viola a prominent voice, as with jazz artists Chick well qualified to act as a Almond says. Corea and Gary Burton. classical music ambassador. But it’s Schulhoff’s com- “We don’t really do well With double degrees from position, a relatively obscure with diva types, so the peo- the Juilliard School of Music, work to concertgoers, that ple playing have artistic sen- he served as concertmas- might be the performance’s sibilities that naturally draw ter for both the Rotter- most compelling attraction. them to this sort of format,” dam Philharmonic and the A Czech composer strongly Almond says. “We’ve had London Philharmonic. He influenced by his country- some huge names on the holds the Charles and Marie man Leos Janácek, Schulhoff series because they like the Caestecker Concertmaster blends folk and contempo- concept and don’t get to do Chair with the Milwaukee rary elements with technical this very often.” Symphony Orchestra and demands similar to those In addition to attracting teaches at Northwestern required in duos by Ravel top musicians, the informal University. and Kodály. format helps fulfill Almond’s Almond performs on a Schulhoff was a rising star goal of making classical 1715 Stradivari violin known in the 1930s, but his career music more accessible for as the Lipinski and named was cut short by unwanted Milwaukee audiences. for its former owner – the attention from the Third “Classical music isn’t a Polish violinist Karol Lipin- Reich. As both Jewish and an part of most people’s lives ski. Almond’s “Portraits and avowed communist, Schul- on a daily basis, but like all Elegies” on the Innova label hoff was sent in June 1941 to great art, it has a way of was the first recording on the Wülzburg concentration seeping into your soul once modern audio equipment camp near Weissenburg, you get bitten,” he says. “I’m using the famous instru- Bavaria, where he died of very happy that it seems to ment. tuberculosis a year later. contribute something to the In order to bring the audi- “It’s gratifying to see his local arts community that is ence closer to the musi- music rediscovered over totally unique.” cians, Frankly Music con- certs are typically set in inti- mate venues. Introductory discussions precede what ON STAGE are generally exceptional Frankly Music opens its 10th season Oct. 14 at the performance from a revolv- Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect ing camp of guest artists. Ave., Milwaukee. For more information, visit www.frank- (Almond is the ensemble’s lymusic.org. only resident performer.) A 28 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM |October 3, 2013
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By Anne Siegel Chicago whose restaurants well as beer – also are on Contributing writer include Mangia Trattoria in tap at some demonstra- For four days begin- Kenosha; Chef Bart Vandae- tions. New additions to the ning Oct. 17, more than le, of Bravo’s “Top Chef”; event include interactive 9,000 visitors, a multitude and Stefano Viglietti, owner workshops where experts of celebrity chefs and food of Sheboygan County’s Trat- show participants how to vendors will descend upon toria Steffano. mix craft cocktails. Knife the normally sleepy town The event runs Oct. Skills with America’s Test of Kohler. 17-20. Kitchen provides a hands- In fact, the Kohler Food & on approach to sharpening Wine Experience, entering SOME SOLD OUT and using knives. its 13th year at The Ameri- Those who plan to attend Culinary events continue can Club, has such strong the experience should non-stop throughout the advance sales that organiz- waste no time purchasing long weekend. The best ers expect record-breaking tickets. Some of the best- chance to mingle with chefs crowds. Big draws this year known events were already is during book signings. include: Food Network star sold out well in advance, These are usually held right Cat Cora (the first female including the fun, informal after a chef’s appearance on contestant on “Iron Chef” Taste of the Vine at the the main stage. Rathermel and co-host of “Around Kohler Design Center and says books signed by famous the World in 80 Plates” on the Champions Dinner. chefs have become popular the Bravo Channel); Fabio But with more than 100 holiday gifts. Viviani, owner and executive events to choose from, chef of two noted California there still are options avail- ACCOMMODATIONS restaurants and Siena Tavern able, including complimen- Rooms at The Ameri- in Chicago; and the Beek- tary events. Most events can Club and the Inn at man Boys, stars of a reality require tickets, ranging in Woodlake are sold out from TV show on the Cooking price from $15 to $158, and Thursday through Saturday. Channel in which they are many of the stage demon- But, as of this writing, rooms transplanted from New York strations range from $30 to at both hotels were available City to Beekman Farm in $40, according to lead event on Sunday – although many upstate New York. organizer Tricia Rathermel. of the visiting chefs have Local and regional chefs “If this is the first time packed up and are head- also will be well represent- you have been to this event, ing home by then. A couple ed. Familiar names include you may want to purchase of events are scheduled for Michael Feker of Milwau- just a few tickets,” Rather- Sunday, however, including kee’s Il Mito, John Coletta mel says. “This will allow an elegant variation of the of Quartino and Jason Gor- you some time to enjoy traditional Green Bay Pack- man (former chef at Mil- the free demonstrations at ers tailgate party. waukee’s Iron Horse Hotel the Shops of Woodlake and For last-minute lodging, and Potawatomi’s Dream Kohler Design Center, or your best bet is to look for Dance) of Chicago’s Terzo even stroll around a sculp- accommodations in nearby Piano, Paul Funk of Mil- ture garden enjoying the fall Sheboygan. The Blue Harbor waukee’s Hinterland, Dan color.” Resort, a seven-minute drive Bonanno of A Pig in a Fur The goal, according to from the event, has reduced Coat, Tory Miller of L’Etoile Rathermel, should not be to room rates and provides (both from Madison) and squeeze in as many events a free shuttle to guests to Lynn Chisholm of The Pad- as possible, but to approach and from the Kohler events. dock Club in Elkhart Lake. the event with a sense of fun The resort, located on the Celebrity chefs returning and curiosity. shore of Lake Michigan, is to the event include: Jacques Although wine retains a great place to relax and and Claudine Pepin; Christo- top billing at the annual reflect on one’s experiences. PHOTO: COURTESY Scene from the pher Kimball of American’s event, it is not the only If the weather is warm, open 2008 event. Test Kitchen; Tony Mantu- drink featured here. Tempt- ano, an event favorite from ing liqueurs and liquors – as KOHLER next page WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | October 3, 2013 29
KOHLER from prior page your balcony doors and let winter dish.” up-to-date in terms of cook- ON THE WAIST (OR HIPS) the gentle lake breeze and Bonanno says he feels ing trends,” he says. “They The Kohler Food & Wine Experi- sounds of the surf lull you “honored” to be making want to see what I do, then ence runs Oct. 17-20 at The American to sleep. his first presentation at the go home and try it them- Club. Some events are sold out well Kohler event. He’s eager to selves.” in advance. Call 866-243-8548 or visit LOCAL TALENT spend time rubbing elbows The Food and Wine Expe- www.kohlerfoodandwine.net. Kenosha-born Dan Bonan- with other well-known Mid- rience has grown consid- no has attended the Kohler west chefs. Tickets to his pre- erably since its early days. event as a visitor, but this sentation are $32. Rathermel credits this trend year he’s scheduled among Chef Paul Funk of Milwau- to the growing number of the presenters. He will dem- kee’s Hinterland Erie Street cooking shows on TV. onstrate the preparation of Gastropub is making his sec- “When we started, all you Tuscan gnocchi with braised ond appearance at the event. had available was maybe a oxtail sauce, an occasional Last year, he made bacon. couple of cooking shows on menu item at Madison’s A Pig This year’s presentation will PBS,” she says. “Now, there in a Fur Coat. All of his ingre- show the “pros and cons” of are entire channels dedicated dients are locally sourced, he using meat marinades, rubs to food preparation. Also, we says – even the flour. “That’s and brines. Not surprisingly, are always working to take what they do in Italy, use Funk also is the butcher at this event to a new level what’s available in their area,” Hinterland. His presentation every year. We see a lot of he explains. also costs $32. repeat guests.” Since the sauce alone Funk says his audience may requires eight hours to be surprised to learn that make, Bonanno is planning to he uses far fewer marinades employ some TV show magic. than rubs or brines in Hin- Join WiG on Just as he’s finishing prep- terland’s selection of meats. ping the sauce – voila! Out (The reasons involve tender- Facebook & it will come, ready to serve. izing the meat.) One reason he selected this “I like doing demonstra- follow us on item is that it’s “fun to make” tions at this event, because Twitter. and “is appropriate as a fall- those who attend are usually
PHOTO: COURTESY Chef Dan Bonanno
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Chocolate banana ginger quick bread Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (15 min- utes active) DIRECTIONS Servings: 16 Heat the oven to 325 F. Spray a Bundt pan with baking spray. INGREDIENTS In a medium bowl, whisk together the but- 1 cup buttermilk termilk, eggs, oil, bananas, brown sugar, honey, 2 eggs molasses and bran. Let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, whisk 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking 6 very ripe bananas, mashed soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. 1 cup packed brown sugar Once the banana-bran mixture has sat for 1/4 cup honey 10 minutes, add the flour mixture to it and 1/4 cup molasses gently stir just until the dry ingredients are 2 cups bran moistened. Gently fold in the chopped choc- olate and chopped ginger. Spoon the mixture 3 cups all-purpose flour into the prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the The greatest thing about quick breads also noon with a dusting of powdered sugar, or 1 teaspoon salt center comes out clean. is the most obvious. They’re quick. after dinner with a dollop of whipped cream. 1 teaspoon baking soda Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan before Stir together some ingredients, pop it in a We’ve combined the spicy fall flavors of 1 tablespoon cinnamon turning out onto a wire rack to cool com- pan, throw it in the oven. Your house will be gingerbread with the sweet, moist flavors of pletely. 1 tablespoon ground dry ginger filled with the fantastic smells of baking and banana bread. Nutrition information per serving: 380 you probably didn’t do more than 15 minutes For fun, we flecked it with chopped bit- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg calories; 13 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); work. tersweet chocolate. Be sure to use very ripe 25 mg cholesterol; 68 g carbohydrate (6 g This quick bread is no exception. It is bananas for the best flavor. 1 teaspoon ground cloves fiber; 34 g sugar); 6 g protein; 370 mg sodium. equally at home on a breakfast or brunch 1 cup finely chopped bittersweet chocolate — Alison Ladman, AP recipe developer table, served with coffee or tea mid-after- 3/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger
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PHOTO: JEREMY DANIEL ‘JERSEY BOYS’ RETURNS: Nick Cosgrove, Jason Kappus, Nicolas Drom- ard and Brandon Andrussing “Walk Like a Man” in “Jersey Boys,” which plays Oct. 16–27 at Milwaukee’s Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
Out production designer “My father said he would Bob Crewe was also gay. Richard Hester has worked pay for my college education Hester doesn’t believe the on “Jersey Boys” since its no matter what I wanted to group treated Crewe differ- inception eight years ago. do as long as I didn’t go into ently because of his sexual Still, he didn’t know what to theater,” Hester says. “I was orientation. expect on the show’s open- an English major at Columbia “Bob in his day could be ing night in Amsterdam. How University and took as many very flamboyant, but there would audiences in the Ven- theater classes as I could.” was never any doubt that his ice of the North respond Hester began working on talent was supreme,” Hester to the distinctly American Broadway in the evenings, said. “He was considered the musical about the lives and building his knowledge and Fifth Season, and it’s great careers of Frankie Valli and making connections. Working to me that in this musical the Four Seasons? at The American Place The- about four successful guys, The answer: with the same atre, his initial interest was in the smartest person in the enthusiasm that’s made “Jer- acting, but he quickly found room is the gay guy.” sey Boys” not just a jukebox himself more interested in Crewe wrote what is per- musical hit, but also a theatri- stage management. haps the world’s greatest gay cal phenomenon. As production supervisor, love song – “Can’t Take My Hester is sending a decid- he oversees all touring and Eyes Off of You.” Watching edly non-Dutch cast to Mil- “sit-down companies.” The his lover lying in bed one waukee later this month for latter is a term referring to morning inspired the music. an 11-day, 16-performance companies that perform for “How many weddings has run Oct. 16–27 at the Marcus extended periods of time in that song been played at Center for the Performing larger cities, such as Chicago. where the bride and groom Arts. It’s not the first time In addition to Amsterdam, he don’t even know?” Hester the show has visited Milwau- has supervised “Jersey Boys” asks. kee, but each performance tours in Toronto, London, “Bob claimed that nobody is special to the 52-year-old Australia, South Africa and at the time knew he was Broadway veteran. Singapore. gay,” Hester adds. “But if you “I don’t know that any “Jersey Boys” succeeds ask any of the other Seasons, of us can say for sure why wherever it plays for a num- they’d say, ‘Oh, please.’” ‘Jersey Boys’ works as well ber of reasons, Hester says. as it does, but it does work,” “Statistics have shown us Hester says. that this is a show where He was the original stage most of the ticket sales manager for the Broadway are generated by men,” he production and has since explains. “It’s about four guys become involved in many trying to figure out how to other functions, including take care of their families, casting decisions. Growing become successful and sur- up in South Africa and New vive in the world. It’s a show Jersey, Hester first became guys can relate to.” interested in theater in high Like Hester, Frankie Valli school and wanted to pursue and the Four Seasons’ pro- it in college. ducer and major songwriter WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | October 3, 2013 33 From Jersey Boys to Midtown Men Theater MICHAEL MUCKIAN Unable to attend the Milwaukee production of “Jersey Boys”? Need a little DiverseDiverse && Resilient:Resilient: proudproud sponsorsponsor more doo-wop? Fuhged- aboutit! The Midtown Men are making two stops in Wis- ofof “The“The NewNew Black”Black” atat thethe consin during their current 77-city tour. One of several groups MilwaukeeMilwaukee LGBTLGBT FilmFilm Festival.Festival. capitalizing on the runaway Broadway hit about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Join us for a screening of this provocative The Midtown Men unites the four principals from the orig- film, followed by a reception & panel inal “Jersey Boys” Broadway cast for an evening of vocal discussion in the Union Art Gallery. harmonies from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown PHOTO: COURTESY and others. Michael Longoria. Tony Award winner Saturday, October 19th Christian Hoff, Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, met both men, and they gave relate to, whether we’re gay 1:00pm | UWM Union Theater Michael Longoria and Dan- his performance two thumbs or straight.” iel Reichard – the original up. The Midtown Men per- Reception and panel discussion to follow “Jersey Boys” – harmonize “When Frankie Valli saw form at UW-Green Bay’s seamlessly. They bring the me, he said, ‘You were fuck- Weidner Center on Oct. same energy and finesse ing sensational,’ and Joe Pesci 11 and Madison’s Overture The New Black to The Midtown Men that said, ‘Pretty fucking great to Center for the Arts on Oct. made “Jersey Boys.” be able to cuss on stage, 12. The concerts are a per- Framed around last November’s historic fight for “We’re just four guys who right?’” he remembers. fect warm-up for “Jersey have fun and sing our faces “They’re Italian boys and Boys,” which runs Oct. 16-27 marriage equality in Maryland, The New Black off,” Longoria says. “The they got mouths on them.” at Milwaukee’s Marcus Cen- portrays pastors and activists, families and chemistry we discovered Longoria says audiences ter for the Performing Arts. during 1,000 performances of all types are drawn to For more information on politicians, as it explores the divisions in the together is going to bring the emotional content of the the Green Bay date, visit some magic to the stage.” ’60s songs his group per- www.weidnercenter.com. African American community around civil rights Longoria, who is 30 and forms. For the Madison perfor- for LGBT people. out, played both Joe Pesci “The music of the ’60s in mance, go to www.overture- Join a surprise performance before and Frankie Valli during the general is so raw in its music center.com. original run of “Jersey Boys.” and lyrics,” he says. “The the film at 12:30pm at Spaight Plaza. At one point, he played Pesci pain and loss and longing for Call Marquita: 414-390-0444 to register. during evening performances someone you can’t have are and Valli during matinees. He emotions that all of us can diverseandresilient.org Follow us: /dresilient Diverse and Resilient, Inc. Broadway in Milwaukee 2439 N. Holton St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 414.390.0444 /dresilient “Jersey Boys” starts an exciting season early career ode to the wife of Argentine of the Broadway Across America in Mil- dictator Juan Peron, Feb. 4–9. waukee series. Other shows on the pro- • “Flashdance: The Musical,” which fol- gram scheduled for the Marcus Center’s lows the tale of a working-girl welder Uihlein Hall include: who dances and get doused with water, • “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The March 4–9. Musical,” based on the popular Bing Cros- • “The Phantom of the Opera,” an by song and film, Nov. 26–Dec. 1. even more popular dose of Lloyd Web- • “War Horse,” the internationally ber’s musical magic and the only show in acclaimed theatrical blockbuster about which a chandelier plays a major role, July World War I, Jan. 7–12. 23–Aug. 3. • “Evita,” Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 34 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM |October 3, 2013 PRIMETIME TV ACROSS 52. “___ and the City” 15. Gustatory sensations 1. Promo piece 53. Sleep in a convenient 20. Twig of willow tree 6. *Ruler of prime time place 22. It’s hot in some people 9. Voyeur’s glance 55. One to one, e.g. 24. Court call 13. Film director Sergio 57. *Claire or Phil, surname 25. *Canine on “Family Guy” _____ 60. *A hit show revolves 26. “Bank” in Venice 14. Black gold around this theory 27. Commended 15. It’s tops at a beauty 64. East Asian peninsula 29. Twelfth month of Jewish pageant 65. Caustic chemical civil year 16. Multibillion-dollar power 67. *_____ Boo Boo 31. *Mark Harmon/Sasha company 68. Southeast Asian org. Alexander show 17. *This country’s viewers 69. Campaigner, for short 32. Wainscots determine winner of 70. _____ poll 33. Lose ground “American Idol” 71. One rotation around sun 34. Chill 18. Bitter 72. QB exclamation 36. He ruled the flies 19. *It stars Simon Cowell 73. Slides or slips 38. Quotable Berra 21. *Crime-solving novelist 42. Straight muscles 23. Consumes DOWN 45. Patient’s toilet 24. “SNL” segment, e.g. 1. Show the guns? 49. *Homer’s catchword 25. *UK primetime giant 2. Table extension 51. Crazy ______card game 28. French “place” 3. I, to a Greek 54. Airy spirit 30. Cause to become 4. *_____ “Nucky” 56. Kindle download 35. Commuter line Thompson 57. 2 aspirin, e.g. 37. Abounding with elms 5. Traveler’s mode of 58. Carbamide 39. Red _____ of 20th transportation 59. Getting warm century 6. NCAA’s Final ____ 40. “____ the Wild,” movie 60. Aaron Rodgers 7. Post-Soviet Union alliance pantomimes this 41. Word of mouth 8. “Car Talk” brother 61. Not in favor of 43. *America’s choice 9. Scot of long ago 62. Opposite of want 44. Like a lemon 10. Between marquess and 63. Training spots 46. Opera house box viscount 64. Mary ___ 47. Often goes with Scotch 11. Buffalo’s lake 66. Texter’s u 48. Silently agreed 12. Often found under a 50. French Riviera city mouse WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | October 3, 2013 35
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 3PM THE NEW BLACK VALENCIA (Yoruba Richen, 80min., 2013) (various directors, U.S., 100 min., 2012) Framed around last November’s historic fight for marriage equality in An adaptation of Michelle Tea’s memoir that, like its heroine, is Maryland, powerfully engrossing documentary explores divisions in wonderfully and productively restless in its pursuit of a way to be, the African American community around civil rights for LGBT people. with 21 different directors adapting different chapters. Milwaukeean Shawna Lipton stars!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 5PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1PM IN THE NAME OF BWAKAW (Malgoska Szumowska, Poland, in Polish with English subtitles, 97min., 2012) (Jun Robles Lana, Philippines, in English and Tagalog with English subtitles, 110min., 2012) A beautiful, chilling story of love and repression about a closeted priest in rural Poland who risks a declaration that challenges the A tender tale – at times wildly funny, at other times a tear-jerker – of very foundation of his faith and sworn mission. loneliness and old age, and of one man and his dog. FREE - if you bring a picture to share of your animal companion!
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