Boystown Fixture Is Down but Not out by KIRK WILLIAMSON Emergency Room by a Friend (Under Defiant Pro- Test)

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THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 June 9, 2010 • vol 25 no 36 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Paté: Boystown fixture is down but not out by KIRK WILLIAMSON emergency room by a friend (under defiant protest). After a series of tests, it was determined If you’ve visited Cocktail bar at 3359 N. Halsted, that she had developed a massive abdominal you’ve no doubt had the pleasure of meeting tumor, measuring a full one foot across. News Paté. This Boystown fixture has been serving that the tumor was benign provided cold com- Alsip up the sauce at many local LGBT bars (includ- fort, as Paté knew that the coming surgeries—to ing Cocktail, Berlin, Spin and The Closet) since say nothing of the costs and dealing with health page 8 Kiss-In 1986. Last year, while behind the bar on a very insurance—would end up taking quite a toll on busy Sunday afternoon, fate served Paté a po- this stalwart, punk-tough girl. tent potable that was a little hard to swallow. Paté found out that her limited insurance “The pain was mind-blowing!,” Paté says of the would only cover some of the many tests, pro- very first indication that something was awry. cedures and hospital visits needed to attack “My barback suggested I sit down, but there was this “Texas-sized” tumor. She revealed, “Frankly, no time. I had to keep moving!” I anticipated problems with insurance. I was a Not one to be knocked down easily, Paté con- cancer patient years ago (and kicked its ass!) tinued to walk around “in and out of pain” for and couldn’t obtain better coverage because of several months, in hopes that these pains would it. ‘High risk,’ I think they called it. It stinks. subside. By October 2009, however, they had not Paté with her dog, Elvis. Photo courtesy of subsided and Paté wound up being rushed to the Paté Turn to page 8

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DOMA Once again Courtroom 22 filled to capacity, At stake now are a total of 45 years of re- by Chuck Colbert although not as many people turned out May 26 tirement. “All of my benefits are being squashed for oral arguments in this case, Commonwealth by DOMA, to the tune of tens of thousands of It was the same courtroom, the same judge, and of Massachusetts v. Health and Human Services, dollars a year,” Hopkins explained outside the a similar legal offensive against the Defense of as the onlookers who showed up on May 6 for courtroom, ticking off some examples, including Marriage Act (DOMA). And once again, an openly proceedings in Gill v. Office of Personnel Manage- pension, health insurance, federal employee re- gay woman argued that Section 3 of that 1996 ment, the lawsuit argued before Tauro by legal tirement system, survivor benefits program, and law, which defines marriage for federal purposes icon Mary Bonauto of Gay & Lesbian Advocates Veterans Administration. “You name it, [nearly] —Orrin Hatch (left): as the union of one man and one woman, be & Defenders. every aspect of my life . . . is controlled” by that Gays have replaced struck down as unconstitutional. Fewer people in attendance enabled the gra- law. religion with politics But this time in Boston, at the John Joseph cious court clerk Zita Lovett to invite members The married gay couple’s deprivations are no Moakley Court U.S. Courthouse, it was the state of the media to work from inside the jury box. hypothetical—telling points that attorney Hea- —Choi, Pietrangelo of Massachusetts—not the eight plaintiff cou- Sitting within eight feet of the two sides legal ley, a skillful legal playmaker, repeatedly com- end hunger strikes ples who challenged the law three weeks earli- teams, nearly a dozen journalists, listened in- piled. er—that brought the suit. tently, eyewitnesses to legal history in the mak- Before law school, Healey played women’s —Tammy Baldwin, The commonwealth’s complaint contends that ing. basketball for Harvard College. There, as point partner split DOMA infringes on Massachusetts sovereignty, It was a full-court press lead by attorney Hea- guard, she captioned the school to an Ivy trespassing on the state’s ability to determine ley, chief of the Massachusetts attorney general’s League championship. Afterwards, Healey went personnel, is the sixth largest in the country, eligibility for issuing marriage licenses. civil rights division. Using precise words and noon to play professional ball in Europe. She is a and handles one of the heaviest caseloads. The As is his custom, the Honorable Joseph L. tably strong language, she told the U.S. District 2006 inductee into the New England Basketball district is also “affected substantially by its Tauro greeted reporters and spectators, along Court judge that DOMA “forces Massachusetts to Hall of Fame. proximity to Mexico,” according to its website. with the two lead attorneys, Maura T. Healey for engage in a kind of invidious discrimination.” In action before the judge, attorney Healey— Duffy’s Senate Judiciary Committee question- the state, and Christopher Hall for the federal How? By denying same-sex married couples much like a basketball point guard driving the naire states that her current department within government, with a hearty “good afternoon.” of the same benefits received by opposite-sex ball down court—explained how Massachusetts the District handles cases most often related to In the same breath, Tauro quipped about a couples—or risk losing federal aid. could lose millions in funding if it allows Viet- immigration offenses, as well as narcotics of- missing lectern, saying it “keeps me on my toes, What’s worse, DOMA is “animus-based national nam War veteran Hopkins to be buried, along fenses, fraud, bank robbery, assaults on federal marriage law,” said Healey. She contended that with his husband, in a state veterans’ cemetery officers, and crimes involving child exploitation the law infringes on Massachusetts sovereign located in Winchendon, a request the state De- and child pornography. authority and “forces the state to discriminate partment of Veterans’ Services has already ap- Duffy owns a 45-percent stake in the Aveda against its own citizens.” proved. beauty salon her spouse owns and operates in Joining Healey’s team offensive at the table The federal government has “told us clearly San Diego, reported MainJustice.com, based on were Jonathan Miller and Jessica Lindemann, and explicitly,’’ said Healey, that DOMA forbids her Office of Government Ethics financial disclo- two lawyers from the office of Attorney General it. sure form. Maura Martha Coakley, who sat in the public section, For all his efforts, attorney Hall, arguing the Duffy graduated magna cum laude from Healey. along with other spectators, including an asso- government’s case, just could not quite come up Creighton University School of Law. She has won Photo from ciate justice of the state’s appeals court. Years with a compelling rationale for the law—or for numerous awards and commendations from the Mass. ago, he also had served the AG’s office. banning the burial. Drug Enforcement Administration and other fed- attorney And yet, two courtroom observers—a married Seeming perplexed, Tauro wondered out loud eral law-enforcement groups. general’s gay male couple—had perhaps the most at stake whether “perpetuating heterosexuality in grave- ©2010 Keen News Service office with the lawsuit. They are Army veteran Darrel yard” was a valid interest in defense of DOMA. The line drew a round of laughter from nearly everyone. Senate could But at the end of oral arguments, DOMA re- consider DADT mained laughing matter for Hopkins. “The hy- pocrisy of the federal government is appalling,” repeal June 18 by rex wockner said Darrel who voiced optimism about the outcome. The full U.S. Senate could take up repeal of the So did local gay-rights activist Jeff Ross. “I Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ban on open gays in the came because I care about the future of our military as soon as June 18. community,” he said. “I look forward one day to The measure, which is attached to the bill that being a full citizen, equally enfranchised under funds the U.S. military for 2011, has passed a the law.” Senate committee and the full House of Repre- sentatives, but still could encounter resistance. Lesbian U.S. “Even with a filibuster-proof 60-vote major- attorney confirmed ity, SLDN and our repeal allies will be closely watching for any crippling amendments offered By Dana Rudolph on the (Senate) floor and a ‘motion to strike’ Keen News Service that could allow repeal opponents to remove the repeal language from the defense bill,” said the The full Senate unanimously confirmed Laura Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. Duffy as U.S. attorney for the Southern District Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has threatened a of California May 28, making her the second filibuster. openly lesbian or gay U.S. attorney. Jenny Dur- At the same time, President Barack Obama has kan, the first, was confirmed in September as threatened to veto the entire military spending U.S. attorney for the Western District of Wash- bill because he opposes an item in it unrelated ington. to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Duffy, nominated by President Barack Obama If Obama vetoed the bill, it would start its Feb. 24, has worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Of- journey through Congress anew and could need fice for the Southern District of California since new votes on amendments to repeal DADT. 1997, serving as deputy chief, General Crimes If Congress passes DADT repeal and Obama Section and assistant U.S. attorney—Narcotics signs it, nothing will happen right away. That’s Enforcement Section. Prior to that, she spent because of language in the bill that delays re- four years in the Criminal Division of the Depart- peal until three things take place: the Pentagon ment of Justice and two years in law clerkships, completes a study by Dec. 1 on how to imple- for a private firm and for the Public Defender’s ment DADT repeal; Obama, Secretary of Defense Office of Douglas County, Neb. Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman In her most high-profile cases, she led or co- Michael Mullen certify that the military will not led prosecution teams that indicted all of the be harmed by implementing DADT repeal in ac- leaders of a major drug trafficking cartel, the cord with the Pentagon’s plans; and 60 addition- Arellano-Félix Organization, and led to the ar- al days pass after the certification. rest, extradition and/or prosecution of all but The earliest that gay people in the military one. might be able to safely come out of the closet The Southern District office, with 120 assistant would be sometime in February of next year. U.S. attorneys, three full-time and 38 part-time —Assistance: Bill Kelley special assistant U.S. attorneys and 168 support T:10.25” June 9, 2010 5 T:13.5” WHO’S HUNGRY FOR CHANGE?

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This legislation, gay man, according to Huffington Post. BY REX WOCKNER championed by Senators Joe Lieberman and Su- On his site, Rogers’ BlogActive, Rogers said san Collins and Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, that he is bringing up the issue of Kirk’s sexual- President Barack Obama issued a memo June would extend to the same-sex domestic partners ity after sources contacted him after Kirk voted 2 detailing benefits that federal agencies must of Federal employees the full range of benefits against repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” (The provide to same-sex couples and their families. currently enjoyed by Federal employees’ oppo- LGBT-rights organization Human Rights Cam- “I signed a Memorandum that requires Ex- site-sex spouses. I look forward to signing it paign is backing Kirk’s opponent, Democrat Alexi ecutive agencies to take immediate action to into law.” Giannoulias, after Kirk’s vote.) Rogers is claim- extend to the same-sex domestic partners of President Barack Obama. HRC “commended” Obama’s memo. ing that two men said they had sexual relations Federal employees a number of meaningful ben- “All employees should be treated equally with Kirk while he attended college; Rogers also efits, from family assistance services to hardship Rights Campaign) will offer additional benefits, and without discrimination, whether they are said that Kirk referred to his own homosexuality transfers to relocation expenses,” Obama wrote. including “health insurance premium reimburse- straight or LGBT, and this is certainly a positive when they met at a party several years ago. According to the Office of Personnel Manage- ment program; dental insurance (including for step in that direction,” said HRC President Joe This is not the first time Kirk’s sexuality has ment, the benefits include “credit union mem- retirees); vision insurance; dependent life insur- Solmonese. “The limitations of these new ben- been discussed. In December, during the GOP bership; access to fitness facilities; hardship ance; relocation assistance and expense pro- efits, however, serve as a glaring reminder that primary race for President Barack Obama’s old transfers to maintain or improve the health of a gram; employment opportunities for spouse/ the Defense of Marriage Act ultimately stands seat, Windy City Times reported that Republican domestic partner to the same extent provided to same-sex domestic partner upon permanent in the way of providing true equality to LGBT Andy Martin claimed in a radio ad that “Illinois opposite-sex spouses; planning and counseling transfer of employee; business travel accident Americans.” Republican leader Jack Roeser said there is a services (including briefings on employee pay insurance; receipt of transferred annual leave Lambda Legal’s Jennifer Pizer, director of the ‘solid rumor that Kirk is a homosexual.’” and allowances, career counseling, retirement to provide care to same-sex domestic partner group’s Marriage Project, said: “Fair access to Kirk’s campaign manager, Eric Elk, said in a counseling, financial counseling, resource and with medical emergency; reimbursement of up relocation support, Family and Medical Leave statement that “[t]he ad is not true and is de- referral services, planning sessions for perma- to $250 (less taxes) for eligible expenses of em- protections, child care services, retiree pension meaning to the political process.” In a press nent change of duty station, deployment sup- ployee and same-sex domestic partner, including annuities and the range of other benefits offered conference held Dec. 28, 2009, openly gay port, parenting support groups, and elder care for fitness center memberships, physical exams, (in certain circumstances) to federal employees Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jacob Meister support groups); family assistance services (in- and homeowners insurance; and expressions of will make an immense practical difference to the criticized Martin. cluding adoption counseling, parenting counsel- sympathy policy recognizing hospitalization, many thousands of LGBT workers who serve the Kirk recently told a WGN-TV reporter that he is ing, childcare, elder care, financial planning, illness, or death of family member, including a American public.” not gay, and that people only make assumptions and home improvements); family and morale/ same-sex domestic partner, with a floral arrange- “We appreciate and echo President Obama’s about his sexuality because he is divorced. wellness/recreation (MWR) events (including ment, fruit basket, or donation to charity up to exhortation to Congress to act swiftly to pass Meanwhile, Kirk has apologized for inaccura- barbeques, golf outings, or awards ceremonies); $80.” the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obliga- cies he has stated about his military career, ac- access to medical treatment; access to lodging Ordinary health and retirement benefits for tions Act, and also the Respect for Marriage Act cording to the Chicago Tribune. Among the mis- or allowances; joint consideration of transfers; federal employees are not included in the policy (which will repeal the so-called Defense of Mar- statements were that he served in the Gulf War and accidental death and dismemberment insur- changes because of the anti-gay federal Defense riage Act),” Pizer said. “Equal access to family and that he was attacked while flying missions ance.” of Marriage Act, or DOMA, Obama said. He called health insurance for all LGBT Americans is long over Iraq. Appearing before the Tribune’s edito- In addition, OPM said, “agencies not governed for passage of a measure pending in Congress to overdue, and this harsh discrimination against rial board, Kirk said, “I would describe them as by Orbitz_LGBTad_10x6.pdfTitle 5, U.S. Code” (such as the1 Securities 6/3/10 and 3:56 PMfix that problem. hard-working public employees deserves an im- mistakes ... and for me going forward if you see Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit “While this Memorandum is an important step mediate remedy.” a problem, fix it.” Insurance Corporation, according to the Human on the path to equality, my Administration con- —Assistance: Bill Kelley

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K June 9, 2010 7 Few hospitals shine in healthcare report by Chuck Colbert

Earlier this year when President Barack Obama signed a memorandum, calling for and end to discrimination against gay men and lesbians in hospital visitation policies, he set in motion potential changes that will significantly alter how LGBT people interact with the healthcare system. But a new report of the nation’s LGBT health care practices, released this week, found that far too many of medical care facilities have some way to go in implementing policies that are fully inclusive of gay people. Representatives of the Human Rights Cam- paign (HRC) detailed results of the survey and report, called the Healthcare Equality Index 2010 (HEI), for reporters last week during a telephone press conference. The analysis is included in a 72-page document, accessible at www.hrc.org/ Joe Solmonese. hei2010/index1.html. Working with the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, the HRC Founda- tion produced the fourth annual HEI survey re- whether the health care facility offers at least port and its findings. one heath insurance plan that does not exclude Conducted October through December 2009, coverage for transgender-related treatment and the HEI 2010 reviewed a representative sample care that is medically necessary. of 200 of the largest healthcare facilities nation- Of the 178 facilities nationwide, 11 individual wide. The report found that in all 50 states— facilities and one network of 36 hospitals re- and even in historically LGBT-friendly cities like ceived perfect ratings. Many have made advanc- Join us as we celebrate San Francisco and New York—some facilities still es over the last three years since the HEI began do not fully protect LGBT people from healthcare for years ago, according to the survey’s findings Chicago Pride 2010 with a discrimination. In fact, a whopping 93 percent Meanwhile, Obama’s presidential memorandum of healthcare facilities included in the study do directs the Department of Health and Human sneak peek at Summer Camp, not have fully inclusive policies while 42 per- Services to require all hospitals participating cent fail to include “sexual orientation” in their Medicare and Medicaid—private and non-prof- non-discrimination policies for patients’ bill of it facilities included—to respect the rights of the hilarious new production rights. patients to designate hospital visitors, having And yet there are success stories, including the same rights as immediate family members, from Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus two Chicago-area health care facilities: Rush and to assign representatives to make informed University Medical Center and Advocate Illinois medical decisions for patients’ care. Macy’s on State Street Masonic Medical Center, both top performers “The healthcare landscape for LGBT patients 1st Floor Handbag Dept. that are national leaders in LGBT patient care. and their families is about to change dramati- This is the first year that Chicago-based Advo- cally,” said Joe Solmonese, president of the HRC. Wednesday, June 16, Noon cate Illinois Masonic, a 1,668 full-time employ- “We all know horror stories of loved ones torn HAPPENING! WHAT’S apart, already heart-wrenching decisions made ee, 408-bed facility, ranked as a top performer. “Doing the right thing, really does pay off,” even harder, and basic human rights denied.” wrote the hospital’s vice president of human Solomonese’s comments refer to one of the Bring your sense of humor and prepare resources Marc A. Senesac and vice president most egregious examples of health-care policy to laugh out loud insensitivity: the case of Lisa Pond. When Pond, of business development Michael Swarzman in is a fond and funny trip down memory lane. From sleeping a mother of four, was rushed to a Florida hospi- Summer Camp a testimonial provided to HRC, adding, “[Our] bags and campfi res to new friends and fl eeting crushes, this musical theater tal emergency with a brain aneurysm, officials relationship with Chicago’s North Side LGBT production from the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus features many hilarious songs community ... has attracted hundreds, if not at Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital initially denied visitation rights to her domestic partner that will transport you back to your childhood. So throw on your camping thousands of new patients to the medical center gear (AKA shorts and fl ip-fl ops) and be part of the fun! annually. of 18 years, Janice Langbehn—even though the Similarly, Rush, for the second time, ranked as couple produced a healthcare proxy. Finally, af- a top performer. “We strive to make Rush a place ter hours of waiting and persistence, Langbehn where differences are not just accepted, but un- accompanied a priest who said last rites for See the show in its entirety derstood, respected, and valued,” wrote Larry J. Pond. Full-length performances can be seen at the following locations: During a telephone interview after the press Goodman, MD, vice president and chief executive LOOK Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, Sunday, June 20 at 3pm & 7:30pm. officer of the 7,502 full-time employee, 676-bed conference, Langbehn voiced praise for the pres- hospital, in his testimonial. “The more we pay ident’s leadership. “Everything is moving in the Nettlehorst Auditorium, 3252 N. Broadway, Chicago, Friday, June 25 at 8pm, attention to and understand the diversity of our right direction,” she said. “I was worried that and Saturday, June 26 at 3pm & 8pm. some piecemeal approach would be but togeth- patients, staff, faculty, and students, the more For tickets or more information, please er,” adding, “But for couples like Lisa and me successful we will be as an institution of heal- visit www.cgmc.org or call 773-296-0541. ing.” who had all the paper work, and it didn’t work, But two other Chicagoland health care facili- it’s too late.” ties failed to pass muster. Evanston Hospital, Hospital officials also denied the couples’ for example, does not include explicit mention jointly adopted children from saying good-bye of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” in to their mother. “In the end, holding Lisa’s hand its non-discrimination policy, while Northwest- had nothing to do with gay rights. It was about ern Memorial does not explicitly include “gender human rights.” identity,” according to the survey. To date, hospital administrators have still HEI 2010 also includes data from 178 facili- not offered an apology to the Ponds-Langbehn ties nationwide that voluntarily provided infor- family. But the president called Langbehn from mation about patients’ bill of rights that are not Air Force One April 15. “I am so sorry for what only inclusive of sexual orientation and gender your family had to go through,” said Langbehn, identity, but also about visitation policies grant- recalling Obama’s comforting words. “For the ing same-sex couples the same access as oppo- president to say he was sorry, that was huge for site-sex ones and next of kin, and about LGBT me in moving on,” she said. “It was a sincere cultural competency offered for training staff. apology.” And for first time, HEI 2010 asked participants Copyright 2010 by Chuck Colbert. All rights Events subject to change or cancellation. reserved.

6050750B.indd 1 6/1/10 1:03:08 PM 8 June 9, 2010 Thayer told Windy City Times that La Fiesta street festival Saturday, June 12, at 11:30 a.m., Activists stage Azteca “had the opportunity to do the right at the south stage, located the corner of Clark thing, and we were more than willing to bury and Foster. kiss-in at the hatchet, but they persisted in being not only “Andersonville, and indeed, the world of inde- homophobes but lawbreakers. I see Friday night’s pendent businesses, have been deeply supported Alsip restaurant action as being much more important that one and even transformed by Ann and Linda,” said by kate sosin incident.” He added that GLN is boycotting the Ellen Shepard, executive director of the Ander- eatery. sonville Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of gay-rights advocates staged a kiss-in GLN’s Bob Schwartz said, “We wanted to make Bubon and Christophersen moved their book- June 4 inside a suburban restaurant. a statement that if you discriminate against gay store from Lincoln Park to Andersonville in 1990. The protest took place at the Alsip eatery La and lesbian people, there is going to be a price They coordinated the move with the launch of Fiesta Azteca. According to a Facebook post from to pay.” Woman Wild, which opened next door and sold activist couple Danny Hawkes, 19, and Frank Nielsen said, “Since the protest, I’ve been women-made arts and crafts. Nielsen, 22, the kiss-in was an opportunity to watching public displays of affection from According to a press release, the bookstore’s “fight to end discrimination, to end homopho- straight people more closely. ... No one is out- arrival helped usher in a new era of vitality for bia, to teach these ignorant heterosexuals that raged by love if it’s between two straight people. the Andersonville commercial district. Besides just because your gay doesn’t mean that you are And there shouldn’t be a double standard.” serving the community, Bubon and Christopher- not part of a family and finally to educate those —Assistance: Andrew Davis son have been active in the Chamber and have who might not otherwise listen.” volunteered for many community activities, in- Nielsen told Windy City Times that when he cluding Midsommarfest. and Hawkes kissed inside La Fiesta Azteca May 7, One Schulter staffer The Kurt Mathiasson Award for Community Ser- Alderman Eugene Schulter. restaurant owner Jaime Esparza told them they defends another vice in Andersonville was established in 2000 had to stop. Esparza said he would have stopped by ANDREW DAVIS to honor the man known affectionately as the any couple from kissing, according to Chicago- rector Robert Rawls responded. Rawls e-mailed, “Mayor of Andersonville.” As the founder of the BreakingNews.com. An individual who was allegedly part of an anti- “I asked Alderman Schulter if I could personally Swedish American Museum and owner of Svea A friend who heard the story suggested he gay incident a few years ago is on 47th Ward respond to this question and he agreed. Andrew restaurant, Mathiasson was the driving force go meet Gay Liberation Network’s (GLN’s) Andy Alderman Eugene Schulter’s staff—but another Szorc has been a part of the 47th Ward Public behind the preservation and celebration of An- Thayer at International Day Against Homopho- staff member is saying that the man is nothing Service Office staff since October 2009. As an dersonville’s Swedish culture. After his death in bia. Nielsen told Thayer his story, and the two but upstanding. openly gay man, it is very important to me that January, 2000, the Andersonville Chamber of decided to organize the kiss-in. In 2007 Windy City Times reported that An- a respectful environment is maintained in our Commerce established the award in his honor. Nielsen said he and Hawkes were waited on to drew Szorc, who was hired to work for Schulter office. In my experience, Drew has been nothing Each year, the Chamber bestows the award on an order food; Esparza reportedly told other pro- last year, reportedly yelled insults at Scott but respectful to me and the constituents we individual or organization who most exemplifies testers that if they did not order, they would Waguespack during the primary election for serve. Mathiasson’s devotion and commitment to the have to leave. So protesters began making noise 32nd Ward alderman. Waguespack’s brother, Syl- “I can’t speak towards comments made [three] Andersonville community. that they wanted to be waited on (and then vestre, said at the time, “According to one of our years ago, though from my understanding A complete schedule of Midsommarfest events eventually got to order drinks). poll-watchers, Szorc told people going in and through direct conversations with Drew, the in- is available at www.andersonville.org. Nielsen told Windy City Times that after ev- out of the polling place [at Holstein Park] to cident was not accurately reported. eryone paid and left, Esparza’s son came out not vote for the guy with the fag brother, the “I can say that the Drew I know is kind, com- BEHIV’s ‘Queen’ and tried to apologize to Nielsen on behalf of faggot brother, the queer brother. I mean, this passionate, and supporting. I am happy to have his dad. Nielsen said all he had wanted was his is the 32nd Ward superintendent; this isn’t some Drew as a co-worker and as a friend.” June 13 money back and an apology. The son offered him guy they got off the street to come help them.” Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV) is hosting 20 dollars, but Nielsen refused it. At the time, attempts to reach Szorc were not Women & Children its “Queen of the Night” drag revue Sunday, June At the table where Nielsen and Hawkes sat, successful. 13, 5-8 p.m., at Circuit Nightclub, 3641 N. Hal- there was, a picture of a heterosexual couple When Windy City Times reached out to Schulter owners win award sted. about to kiss. about the hiring of Szorc, Communications Di- The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce has BEHIV board and staff members will perform, announced the winners of the 2010 Mathiasson and Miss Gay America 2005 Raquel Chevallier Award for Community Service in Andersonville: will host. Linda Bubon and Ann Christophersen of Women Pledges will determine the winner, so people and Children First Bookstore. are urged to visit www.behiv.org to support their The award will be presented at the opening favorite contestants and to buy tickets ($15 in ceremonies of the Andersonville Midsommarfest advance, $20 at the door) to attend the show.

PATé from cover Her home bar, Cocktail, is planning “Chicks Dig Scars,” a benefit to raise much-needed funds to aid in the recovery and financial strain all of this has put on Paté. In addition to the What do people with families and children do? benefit, the bar has created a page on their Medical bills are astronomically ridiculous.” website where people can go to make dona- As a result, she ended up having to wait five tions via the online payment service PayPal. more months before the invasive procedure of Cocktail General Manager David Sikora began removing the tumor could begin. posting benefit information on Facebook May In addition to confronting the mounting 20, and has been floored by the immediate medical costs involved, she has been out of community outpouring of support: “I have work for seven months and is enduring a “long, been getting an overwhelming response from painful, emotional, reflective” recovery pro- people by Facebook, e-mail and phone. Many cess. When asked about these reflections, Paté of the other bars and resturants in Boystown responded that this whole situation has taught have donated gift certificates to help us raise her to “never bring a knife to a gunfight.” money, but I have been getting calls from all She is no stranger to fights, either. Paté over, actually. I talked with people who know has lost all members of her immediate family or who worked with Paté who live as close as to death within the past few years. “I have Minneapolis and as far as Austrailia! Within a learned to be resilient by necessity,” said Paté. few short hours of setting up the PayPal ac- “This was the proverbial ‘cherry on top’! The count for those who can’t make it to the ben- universe keeps knocking me down, but I keep efit, there were hundreds of dollars donated to gettin’ back up!” Her indomitable fighting help her pay for the medical bills. I can only spirit (with a touch of that Elvis swagger for hope that if something were to ever happen to which she is so widely known) also drives her me, that the community would step up the way to donate countless hours of her time to local they are doing for Paté. If we don’t look out for pet adoption agencies, humane organizations, each other, who will?” and animal rescue programs. Not only is she The emotional impact of all of this commu- anxious to get back to work behind the bar, but nity support can only help Paté heal faster. also to do what she can for her animal friends She describes herself as “humbled and so very in need. grateful” to see the reaction. “I don’t know that Cocktail owner Geno Zaharakis also expressed there are words to convey my sincere thanks. his sincere desire to see Paté back in action: I fervently want to get back to work slinging “These past few months we have missed Paté drinks behind the bar and to see everyone!” greatly and hope for her speedy return. The Chicks Dig Scars: A Benefit For Paté takes family at Cocktail and myself agree that her place at Cocktail, 3359 N. Halsted, Saturday, presence has been missed and we can’t wait for June 12, 3-7 p.m. Visit www.cocktailbarchi- her to heal and get back to work.” cago.com/pate to make a donation. Windy City Times - Chicago June 9, 2010 9 NOT ALL HOSPITALS ARE EQUAL

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE HOSPITALS IN ALL 50 STATES THAT DO NOT FULLY PROTECT LGBT PEOPLE FROM HEALTHCARE DISCRIMINATION?

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation researched 200 of the largest healthcare facilities in the country as part of our HEALTHCARE EQUALITY INDEX and found that 93 percent do not have fully inclusive policies to protect LGBT patients from discrimination.

The good news is that in the Chicago area, ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER and RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER are rated among the best healthcare facilities for LGBT equality, ensuring equal treatment for LGBT patients and their families.

By working directly with hospitals, clinics and healthcare networks, HRC is leading the way to establish policies that support and afﬁrm our families. Until there is full legal recognition and equal treatment across the country for all families, HRC will ﬁght for you.

Find out how other healthcare facilities in your area are rated. Visit WWW.HRC.ORG/HEI for more information and to ﬁnd resources on how you can protect your healthcare rights. 10 June 9, 2010 people involved in the process of preparing the Elizabeth Kelly: proposal, people who were able to anticipate the problems and pitfalls. We had amazing sup- Chairing the port from our Dean and President Holtschneider was, and has been, very supportive. The one mayor’s thing that the president asked of us was that we include education on the Catholic Church’s LGBT council position—that’s really not a problem. By Micki Leventhal “At this point I have to stop and pinch myself because nobody should have this much fun at In March, Mayor Richard M. Daley appointed work,” laughed Kelly. “I teach Creating Change: Elizabeth A. Kelly chairperson of the Advisory LGBT Politics. I teach a course that is unique in Council on LGBT issues to the City of Chicago undergraduate education anywhere in the U.S., Commission on Human Relations. Kelly, who so far as I’ve been able to determine, and that’s has been serving on the advisory council since Beth Kelly. Photo by Micki Leventhal Sexual Justice: Lesbians, Gays, and the Law, Stephen J. McBrady. Photo courtesy of Mi- 2006, fills the position that was previously held which looks at the history of Supreme Court chael Roach by Laura Rissover who resigned from the chair- to me,” she said. Kelly applied for a position decisions on homosexuality. Kelly also teaches personship in 2005. on the advisory council almost immediately and an Introduction to LGBTQ Studies, a sophomore PASSAGES “The main thing I’ve worked on with the coun- was appointed “only 3 ½ years later.” multicultural seminar that includes a unit on cil is the hall of fame committee. As an aca- “Until my involvement with the advisory coun- Stephen J. McBrady contemporary LGBT issues and a course called Stephen (Steve) J. McBrady, a stained glass demic the whole history thing is so appealing cil, my principal organizing in Chicago was here Queer Pioneers. artisan who had lived in Chicago and Whit- to me,” said Kelly, who is a professor of women’s at DePaul. To build a women’s and gender stud- But her new favorite class is Lesbian Lives, ing, Ind., died unexpectedly but peacefully and gender studies at DePaul University. “For the ies program at a Catholic university is a very Politics, and Communities, which she developed at his home in Austin, Texas, May 21 from past several years I’ve drafted the biographies specific form of activism and it really didn’t based on Alison Bechdel’s comic strip, “Dykes to natural causes. He was 60. that are included in the program book and been leave me a lot of time.” The program, which was Watch Out For.” “I use Bechdel’s work from the McBrady is survived by his partner, David very involved in some of the fund raisers.” founded in 1986 and offered a minor, launched late 1980s to 2008 as a jumping off point for Thompson, of Austin; son John of Chicago; Kelly was also involved in advocacy for the the undergraduate major the year Kelly joined consideration of a reader that I’ve put together daughter Shannon of Grapevine, Texas; five Pride Campus and served as the acting secre- the faculty. A graduate certificate was added in that begins with the Radical Lesbians’ piece that grandsons; one great-grandson; and many tary of the council. “I did a lot of note-taking. 1994 and a Master of Arts in 2004. Kelly served begins ‘a lesbian is the rage of all women com- friends in the Chicagoland and Austin areas. It was important for my sense of history—you as director of the program during 1997-2003. pressed to the point of explosion’ and I show A private memorial will be held shortly in need the records,” she said. Kelly spent time in Despite misgivings about teaching at a Catho- the evolution of specifically lesbian-feminist Austin, Texas, and McBrady’s ashes will be Boston in the late 1970s and 80s. One of her lic university, “I was raised Irish and Catholic history, theory and community building and how scattered in three states. Condolences can be involvements was the Boston area lesbian and and actually lapsed from the church before Vati- lesbian communities have changed dramatically sent via e-mail to David Thompson at davi- gay history project. “It was a very heady time can II,” she said. Kelly discovered that DePaul over the 20 year period. [email protected]. for organizing,” she said. administrators were serious about diversity “If someone would have told me 20 years ago Kelly did her doctoral work in political philos- hiring and since the early 1990s the number that I would be a full professor teaching the ophy at Rutgers and came to Chicago in 1992 to of LGBT faculty has grown to the point where courses that I teach, developing the courses I other things, like the unsolved murders that are teach at DePaul University. She taught her first “today I know that I don’t know all of the les- develop as a publicly professed lesbian at the still on the books and treatment of patrons who LGBT-oriented course in 2002. The topic was bian, gay, bisexual and transgender faculty at nation’s largest Catholic University I would have are leaving bars, where I think we have a lot LGBT politics, and she invited advisory council DePaul.” found that completely incomprehensible.” of room for improvement. Sometimes, when you director Bill Greaves to speak. “It was only a Shortly after she joined the faculty, an LGBT As chair of the mayor’s advisory council team, are dealing with organizations like the police it’s couple of weeks after the Chicago City Council cohort began working on the proposal for a pro- Kelly is set to build visibility and increase ad- simply that the people who are in charge and are had adopted the ordinance banning discrimina- gram in LGBT studies; Kelly was part of that pio- vocacy on behalf of the city’s LGBT communi- most able to make change are isolated from the tion against transgender people. The advisory neering group. “What was interesting to me was ties. “There are many, many Chicagoans today lower ranks. I don’t know if that’s the case with council had been very involved in that whole the lack of opposition,” she said. “Part of that to whom the advisory council is invisible. We Superintendent Weis, but I’m hoping we can sit process and the work sounded really interesting was because we had some very highly skilled need to make better use than we have been of down and talk about these things. the amazing diversity and talent of the council “Eventually when the time is right, I’d like to members. I want to play to their strengths and see a revival of an LGBT friendly high school. As do what we can to advocate for better condi- an educator, the reality of safe schools for all Take care of tions in Chicago and I’d like to facilitate more students is essential and we are a long way from dialogue among and between Chicago’s diverse having that in CPS. LGBT communities. “People have very high expectations for the your partner’s tomorrows “We have very strong anti-discrimination or- council. The key word is advisory. It’s our job to dinances but not everyone is aware of them,” advise people in the health department, people Kelly said, noting that while good progress has in the human relations commission, people in by planning today. been made with the Chicago Police Department, the police department on where our communi- a lot more work needs to be done. “There are ties are, what our communities need and facili- Make sure that the decisions that times when the CPD has done a marvelous and tate discussion. govern your financial future and your admirable job with gay-related crimes. There are health care—and that of your partner—are made by you. At Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, we believe that proper Wed., June 16 planning is critical, even for those with 7:30 p.m. moderate and small estates. Our Mary Beth attorneys will explore your goals with Raycraft, translator you, address your concerns and A Pariesienne in Chicago by Madame Léon Grandin enhance the protection of your loved ones. 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Thirty young activists, and personal/professional partners who co-own Q journalists, students, HIV/AIDS volunteers and a unique Ukrainian Village salon. “My practice in my entire political gressively tolerant views of gay people but in performers each under the age of 30 were hon- In addition, six younger individuals will be career when it came to gay issues was the rather cynical supposition that stars wait ored for their achievements in moving the LGBTQ recognized for their special contributions. to prevent any kind of spotlight from being to come out until they see a financial benefit, community forward. Now 10 years later, another Windy City Queercast’s Stephen Rader and shined my way, because I was in hiding. So or have little to lose. (Ricky) Martin is past the 30 will receive their honors Wed., June 23, at Nightspots Editor/Windy City Times Art Director casting any kind of vote might, could in some prime of his career. (Chely) Wright is promot- Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, 5:30-7:30 Kirk Williamson will co-host the June 23 event, way lead to my secret being revealed. That ing an album and a new book about her life p.m. and AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Howard Brown was terrifying to me. It was paralyzing. So I as a closeted lesbian, and her revelation gives With more nominations than in previous years, Health Center and Chicago House are co-spon- cast some votes that have denied gay people her exposure to a potential fan base outside it shows that there are many young people soring it. of their basic, equal treatment under the law, traditional country audiences.” — From a May working every day to make a change—in their RSVP to 773-871-7610, ext. 201. and I’m not proud of it. I’m not going to do 21 article in the Fashion & Style section of The schools, in their communities or in the world. that again.” — Outed California state Sen. Roy New York Times. Ashburn, R-Bakersfield, to Los Angeles’ KNBC, May 27. ‘Office’ party “It’s good to see you again. I have to say, you know, I saw this guy down There seems to in L.A. at a Barbara Boxer be, of concern event about a month and to me, young men a half ago and I would— that are now two points I want to make: sick again or are Number one, he should—I hate to say this—but he HIV-positive... really should, like, buy a —Sarah Jessica Parker ticket to—if he wants to demonstrate—buy a ticket to a guy who doesn’t support his point of view, “(T)he movement has too many orga- and then you can yell as much as you want nizations, leaders and egos chasing the there. The other point is, maybe he didn’t read same limited pool of donors. The LGBT move- the newspapers because we are working with ment is in desperate need of consolidation, Congress as we speak to roll back Don’t Ask, something I’ve advocated for several years. Don’t Tell. I actually think he does read the Unfortunately, it’s an idea that is anathema to newspapers because he wasn’t as—his heart those in power.” — Washington Blade Editor didn’t seem in it. He said, ‘Do it (repeal DADT) Kevin Naff in an April 23 commentary. faster.’ It’s like, come on, man, I’m dealing, I’m dealing with Congress here. It takes a little “Chely Wright, the first openly gay bit of time.” — President Barack Obama to country singer, appeared on Oprah this GetEQUAL co-chair Kip Williams when Williams week. When will Washington catch up to Amer- yelled at him about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell during ica? Not during the homophobia-phobia of the a May 25 fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer Obama administration’s closet.” — Writer An- in San Francisco. Williams was arrested for dis- drew Sullivan on his blog, May 21. turbing the peace. “I joined two hookup sites and posted “If the White House and Congress my profile on both of them. I get a lot of think that it is enough to acknowledge views but I get no takers. Only a couple of old gay people in speeches and non-controversial ACT UP members wrote to say they recognized memos, then they have made a serious error me.” — Veteran activist Larry Kramer to South in judgment. Following in the footsteps of the Florida Gay News, May 2. Stonewall riots, ACT UP and other non-violent, civil disobedience that have been at the fore- “There seems to be, of concern to me, front of the battle for LGBT equality, we will go young men that are now sick again or are anywhere, at any time, to confront those poli- HIV-positive, and I think that (is) because ticians who put their own politics in front of they were too young to see what happened our equality.” — GetEQUAL.org activist Robin 20 years ago, to know the devastation and More than 100 LGBTQ professionals joined Baird & Warner representatives for their “OUT McGehee in an April 18 press release. the absolute heartbreak that accompanied of the Office” networking mixer June 3 at The Wild Pug. that time.” — Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica The annual event, in its fifth year, is Baird & Warner’s alternative to the Pride Parade. “The relative indifference Americans Parker to Towleroad.com, May 28. It also serves as a fundraiser for Chicago-based organizations. This year’s beneficiary was have these days about high-profile people —Assistance: Bill Kelley La Casa Norte, a Humboldt Park organization that recently began a queer and questioning coming out appears rooted not only in pro- program. Past beneficiaries of the mixer have included the Gay Games, Chicago House, AID- SCare Chicago and Chicago 2016. Jim Schiefelbein is the vice president, chief marketing officer of Baird & Warner, and an organizer of the mixer. He said the event helps LBGTQ professionals network not just personally but politically: “It is important for our community, the gay and lesbian community, to support the businesses that support us.” Photos and text by Kate Sosin

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VIEWPOINT VOL. 25, No. 36, June 9, 2010 The combined forces of Windy City Times, founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, to either overturn or to uphold DADT, what was preme Court refused to review the Pentagon poli- founded May 1987. last week’s voting in the House and the Senate cy that prohibits LGBTQ servicemembers to serve REV. Armed Services Committee really about? openly in the military, Obama’s people added salt PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR IRENE Pressure? Posturing? Or, both? to the wounds of our LGBTQ servicemembers by Tracy Baim “While the power to actually overturn don’t stating in court papers that the ruling on DADT MONROE ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky ask, don’t tell remains with military commanders was correct because of the military’s legitimate MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis many see a congressional vote before the report concern of LGBTQ servicemembers endangering BUSINESS MANAGER Meghan Streit is completed as political pressure, ” writes W. “unit cohesion”—a concept totally debunked by DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright James Antle III at the American Conservative. a 2002 study. ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson ACCOUNT MANAGERS: Terri Klinsky, Amy Matheny, Obama shifting And the pressure comes from both conserva- While the Obama administration shifts respon- Kirk Williamson tives and the LGBTQ-activist community. sibility on repealing DADT, Lt. Dan Choi and PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Cynthia Holmes responsibility Polls have revealed that where the country was Capt. James Pietrangelo have begun a Dignity NIGHTSPOTS MANAGING EDITOR Kirk Williamson in 1993 with DADT is vastly different from where Fast, bringing focus to last week’s compromised NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Rex Wockner, Marie for DADT the country is today. As a matter of fact, most vote that still maintains DADT rather than to- J. Kuda, David Byrne, Tony Peregrin, Lisa Keen, Americans—even Republicans—are not adverse tally doing away with it. Yasmin Nair, Emmanuel Garcia from himself to the military having LGBTQ servicemembers. “In response to the United States Senate and THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan But with midterm elections just five months the House of Representatives voting on the re- CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight, Jr. BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair Last week, with a vote of 230 to 191, the House away and with a Republican anti-Obama move- peal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, forces are mobiliz- ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS of Representatives passed to repeal former Presi- ment aggressively trying to retake Congress the ing for non-violent direct action and civil dis- Mary Shen Barnidge, Jim Edminster, Steve Warren, dent Bill Clinton’s 1993 “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” chances of repealing DADT becomes slimmer. obedience. Veterans are ready to spend Memorial Lawrence Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Catey Sullivan, (DADT)policy that bars LGBTQ service members In last week’s House vote, 168 Republicans op- Weekend in prison. Fasting will also commence. Zachary Whittenburg, Jonathan Abarbanel COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Susie from the military. On the same day the House posed repealing DADT and only five Republicans The simple demands are to end DADT firings, en- Day, Jorjet Harper, Lee Lynch, Steve Starr, Lisa passed to repeal DADT, so did the Senate Armed voted with the Democrat House majority. act non-discrimination and end the insulting, Keen, Charlsie Dewey, Michael Knipp, Mark Corece, Services Committee. For many in the LGBTQ community we are anx- wasteful study. The community knows that the Sabine Neidhardt, Sam Worley, Billy Masters, John “This legislation will help make our armed forc- ious about the repeal of DADT coming to frui- president does have within his power to end the Fenoglio, Chuck Colbert, Micki Leventhal, Sarah Toce, Rachel Pepper es even stronger and more inclusive by allowing tion, and feel that last week’s historic voting discharges immediately. The president has not PHOTOGRAPHERS Kat Fitzgerald, Mel Ferrand, Hal gay and lesbian soldiers to serve honestly and was more about posturing from the president responded authentically in ending the firings Baim, Steve Starr, Emmanuel Garcia with integrity,” President Barack Obama told the and his administration than effecting real and and inherent discrimination,” Choi wrote. CIRCULATION Associated Press. substantive change on our behalf. To date, more than 13,500 LGBTQ servicemem- CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright But at the end of the day of all this historic “For the two of us—and many more who have bers have been discharged under DADT, and the DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, Sue and Victor voting, last week, the plight of our LGBTQ ser- been working for the repeal of this legislation number continues to grow. (And African-Amer- vicemembers remained unchanged. for months and years—this effort is simply ican lesbians have been discharged at three Investigations and discharges for being an a way for Congress, the White House, and the times the rate at which they service.) openly LGBTQ servicemember will continue on Copyright 2010 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media Pentagon to shift responsibility to one another The posturing last week from Congress was Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back as usual. Why? Because the Pentagon has not indefinitely,” Cpl. Evelyn Thomas, and Lt. Dan great theater. All the thespians performed their issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). completed its study, reviewing how to maintain Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, Choi wrote in an open letter. parts well, especially Obama. Why? If DADT is and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and the military’s “unit cohesion” while integrating And shifting responsibility on repealing DADT not repealed it gives the president an easy out. no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. LGBTQ servicemembers. is what the Obama administration has been do- It allows the president to distance himself po- All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned Dec. 1 is the day the country will know the ing since the president took office. litically by shifting the responsibility and blame for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing results of the Pentagon study. We will also know For example, soon after Obama’s inauguration for DADT’s outcome from himself to some one and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own if the welcoming mat will really begin to unfold in 2009, the LGBTQ community waited anxiously else. and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City for our LGBTQ servicemembers. to hear that steps were being made to repeal Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy So, with the military having the real power DADT. But on June 8 of that year when the Su- City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the sexual orientation of such person or organization. While we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept LETTERS responsibility for advertising claims. (773) 871-7610 FAX (773) 871-7609 e-mail: [email protected] Case studies tried to bring information to the lead detective Supporting immigration reform were treated so poorly that they vowed to avoid www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com radio: WindyCityQueercast.com I would like to clarify one question attributed future contact with him. As members of PFLAG (Parents, Families & video: QueerTVNetwork.com to me in Windy City Times coverage of the town- The same two detectives who were removed Friends of Lesbians & Gays) we have witnessed hall meeting that was scheduled to feature Su- from the Clewer case were subsequently pu- and shared in the anguish suffered by these in- WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP, perintendent Jody P. Weis. nitively transferred from homicide after they dividuals as they have experienced oppression, 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640 USA At the public meeting featuring Chicago Police developed information that another homicide discrimination and the denial of their civil rights (MAILING ADDRESS ONLY) victim, Richard Markley, was known to have fre- Department (CPD) officials May 26, I asked CPD over the years. We have fought alongside them Windy City Times Deadline every Wednesday. Chief of Detectives Thomas Byrne if he would quented the “Bear 411” website under the user to alleviate the inequities to which they have Nightspots Deadline Wednesday prior to street date. agree to facilitate a gay homicide investigation name “OperaBear.” Markley was a noted tenor at been subjected and, though much remains to Identity (BLACKlines and En La Vida): Now in-service training course for CPD and suburban the Lyric Opera of Chicago at the time of his be done, we have seen many advances in LGBT online only murder. The detectives also developed informa- Deadline The 10th of month prior. investigators. I did not ask for the creation of a rights as the result of an increasingly enlight- OUT! Resource Guide ONLINE “gay homicide division.” tion from other sources that corroborated Mark- ened American citizenry with respect to the ac- www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Local law enforcement in general, and the ley as gay. ceptance of human diversity. CPD in particular, need to better recognize and This investigative development in the Markley One of the chief remaining obstacles to full case contradicted a determination made by a www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com acknowledge gay homicide occurrences and in- civil rights for our LGBT friends and loved ones is www.WindyCityQueercast.com vestigations. Because several unsolved gay ho- homicide lieutenant who ordered that Markley the absence, under current U.S. immigration law, www.QueerTVNetwork.com micides have been compromised by inadequate would not be viewed as being gay. If Markley of the means by which a member of the American investigations, a legitimate concern exists as to was gay, the lieutenant reasoned, it would sup- LBGT minority can serve as a sponsor for a part- “Windy City Media Group generated how CPD responds to these cases beginning with port the premise that a serial killer was prey- ner of another nationality who is seeking U.S. enormous interest among their readers recognizing these crimes for what they are. Be- ing upon gay men and that multiple unsolved citizenship. Happily, a remedy for this remain- in this year’s LGBT Consumer Index ing gay isn’t the crime in these violent criminal murders shared commonalities—a conclusion ing inequity is at hand in legislation sponsored Survey. Out of approximately 100 offenses. the CPD was not about to consider. Instead, by Sens. Reid, Schumer, Menendez, Durbin and print and online media partners who After the 2005 arrest of the person believed police theorized that a female prostitute killed Feinstein as part of a proposed comprehensive participated in the survey, Windy to be the “Fernando” suspect implicated in the Markley, a conclusion not borne out by the in- reform of U.S. immigration law. Owing to the City was the best performing regional Kevin Clewer homicide investigation, two homi- vestigation. The finding by this now-retired lieu- efforts of these senators, the proposed legisla- media in the U.S. Only survey partners cide detectives were removed from the case as tenant was later dismissed as being “old-school” tion contains, for the first time, language that with a nationwide footprint were their investigative initiative was not uniformly by a police official. would afford LGBT Americans their full rights able to generate a greater number of welcomed by other police personnel. This was The punitive transfer of homicide detectives as citizens to sponsor a foreign national family responses.” —David Marshall, Research evident by unauthorized police statements to for developing investigative leads in gay homi- member for U.S. citizenship. We applaud these Director, Community Marketing, Inc. media dismissing the “Fernando” arrest while cides sent an unmistakable negative message to courageous legislators and support them in their the subject was still in custody and being ques- other detectives: Thoroughly investigating gay continuing efforts to achieve civil equality for tioned. murders earned a transfer. Insofar as similar all Americans. Meanwhile, the designated lead detective in crimes occur throughout the city and because We hope President Obama retains the level of the Clewer case was occupied with defending unsolved gay murder cases have been compro- enthusiasm for immigration reform that he ex- himself in 17 court cases between 2002 and mised by inadequate investigations, the need pressed during his campaign for office. 2007, according to online records of the clerk of for better in-service training—and for the FBI the circuit court of Cook County. This detective to review these cases—is urgently required. 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port our talents, dreams and aspirations, unsung Dancin’ Feats heroes who help to make us possible, There are By Alicia Wilson also heroes we each admire from afar, ‘sung’ heroes loved the world over. These powerfully root- This month, dance throughout Chicago explores ed and intuitive connections help shape Deeply themes of a more personal nature. Dances that Rooted’s process and remain vital to ensuring look at relationships, partnerships and self-iden- our sustainability. I Am Deeply Rooted is a cel- tity abound. The intimacy of subject lends itself ebration of that intimately rich continuum.” to the more intimate settings these highlighted Associate Artistic Director Gary Abbott’s recent artists are presenting in, allowing the audience work 53 Inhale (2009), with music by Nico Muh- to experience the movement at a deeper level. ly, explores “images from a middle-aged chore- Check out these happenings in the Chicago ographer, taking a deep breath, preparing for the dance scene! rest of a creative career,” according to Abbott. Cindy Brandle Dance Company (CBDC) cel- The program also includes Jeff’s Nia Keii…A Gift ebrates its fifth anniversary—and Chicago of Life (1982), depicting nature’s elements in farewell—with the evening-length concert fluid expression, set to music by Joe Sample; Jeff’s Flack (1984), a portrait of strife, despair The Relationship Project at Hamlin Park Field Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre. and ultimate triumph within a community at house. Choreographed by Artistic Director Cindy Photo by Michael Manley Brandle in collaboration with the dancers, this odds with itself, set to music by Roberta Flack, piece explores the various stages of relation- Quincy Jones and Donny Hathaway; and Abbott’s ships. Brandle uses idea of negotiating personal Desire (1994), which portrays the primal urge of relations in order to engage in a larger global attraction, set to music by Hans Zimmer, Geoff exchange, and conveys these thoughts through McCormack and Simon Goldberg. movement described as vigorous, passionate and Preceding the performance is a VIP reception athletic. The Relationship Project features the at the Blackstone Hotel, featuring refreshments music of Joan Jeanrenaud and Zoe Keating. The and the unveiling of I Am Deeply Rooted, a cof- company’s time in Chicago will be remembered fee table book of DRDT’s history in photography by a retrospective video of the past five years of by Ken Carl. Guests will receive an autographed CBDC in a pre performance showing. DRDT photo and a DVD with a trailer of MOVE, Cindy Brandle Dance Company presents the The other, played by Peskov, is meditative, spiri- Fleeting Things Friday-Saturday, June 11-12, at a documentary about DRDT by award-winning second weekend of The Relationship Project tual and self-reflective. Peskov begins in dark- 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at Links filmmaker Theodore Collatos, which will be re- Thursday-Friday, June 10-11, at 7:30 p.m. at ness but ends in light, while Christiano’s charac- Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield. Tickets are $15–18 and leased during the 15th anniversary year. Collatos Hamlin Park Theatre, 3035 N. Hoyne. Tickets ter begins in comedy and ends in tragedy. $12 for students, and are available at www.Link- works in both dramatic and documentary forms; are $15, $12 for students; visit www.brownpa- Peskov strives to create and present evocative, sHall.org or 773-281-0824. For more informa- his work has been seen on PBS and the Indepen- pertickets.com/event/109506, or be at the door thought-provoking theatrical movement inspired tion, visit www.dmitripeskov.com. dent Film Channel as well as at the Cannes Film with cash or check. For more information, call by literature, music, visual arts and philosophy Deeply Rooted Dance Theater exists to cre- Festival and other national and international 773-509-1709. “Dance happens the moment a performer steps ate world-class African-American dance theater festivals around the world. Chicago Choreographer Dmitri Peskov presents on stage; thus all dance, whether dramatic or that is innovative, thought-provoking and pas- Deeply Rooted Dance Theater presents its his first independent engagement with the pre- abstract, can be said to be of fleeting things,” sionate. They kick off their 15th anniversary 15th-anniversary concert Thursday, June 24, miere Of Fleeting Things at Links Hall. Described notes Peskov. “Life itself consists of fleeting year with a performance featuring a world pre- at 7:30 p.m. at the Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. as a dance suite, this piece consists of seven things. Suffering, beauty, prayer, meditation, miere and company repertoire Deeply Rooted Balbo. Tickets are $25–55, $125 with the pre- short vignettes that explore life’s ephemeral na- the follies of human relationships—all pass and Artistic Director Kevin Iega Jeff will premiere I performance benefit reception, which begins at ture through the story of two opposing charac- all end. We only feel immortal when we experi- Am Deeply Rooted, featuring music by Mahalia 5:30 p.m. at the Blackstone Hotel, 636 S. Michi- ters. One, played by dancer Paul Christiano, is ence a profound erotic love, and by erotic I do Jackson, Roger Eno and Drums Over Miami. Jeff gan. Tickets are available at 312-922-1999 or anxious, insecure, and unable to communicate. not mean merely sexual.” explains the intention behind the piece, “We’re www.deeplyrootedproductions.org. Dmitri Peskov Dance Theatre premieres Of blessed to have people in our lives who sup- 14 June 9, 2010 a Biblical baddie, is a student who never attends THEATER REVIEW class or does homework, but instead hangs out CRITICS’ PICKS at sordid taverns, declaiming poetry, drinking, The Colored brawling and seducing a number of innocent— but curious—babes who, of course, find his un- Museum A Streetcar Named Desire, Writers’ The- Playwright: George C. Wolfe washed lust irresistible. When his best buddy be- atre, through July 1. Auteur director David At: Congo Square Theatre Company trays their nihilistic lifestyle by falling in love, Cromer’s take on the Williams classic has a at Chicago Center for the Baal kills him in a passion of thwarted domi- few oddities but is memorable nonetheless, Performing Arts, 777 N. Green nance. Unsurprisingly, our dissolute slacker ulti- with a savage Stanley dominating a muscu- Phone: 312-733-6000; $25 mately dies destitute, abandoned in a shed—but lar and almost-claustrophobic staging.. JA Runs through: June 27 he musters the strength, nevertheless, to crawl Hunting And Gathering, Theatre Seven of forth and meet his sorry end under a canopy of Chicago at the Greenhouse, through June BY SCOTT C. MORGAN cleansing starlight. 27. Not all homeless people live on the So how does TUTA director Zeljko Djukic pro- street, but whoever thought that an auto- A lot has happened in African-American culture pose to make this charmless brat into a By- mobile van and a deer-stalking video game since 1986. That’s when out playwright/direc- ronesque hero? American rock-and-roll being an could point the way to propertied indepen- tor George C. Wolfe first delivered a mischievous indispensable component of the modern East- dence? MSB shock to the system with The Colored Museum. ern European aesthetic, Djukic’s first step was Lady X, Hell in a Handbag Productions at Ian Westerfer in Baal. Photo by Natasha Yet, almost 25 years on, The Colored Museum to hire Josh Schmidt, composer of the break- Mary’s Attic, through June 19. Though it Stojkovic doesn’t particularly feel dated. Now celebrating out musical version of The Adding Machine, to could do with some judicious trimming, this its 10-year anniversary, Congo Square Theatre supply a score of aggressively up-tempo songs, hilarious homage and spoof of film noir is THEATER REVIEW Company is more than up to the many chal- performed onstage by actors on instruments filled with crooked mobsters, tough-talking lenges presented in Wolfe’s irreverent comedy ranging from guitar to bass viol, and sounding dames and lots of gender-bending drag— Baal revue. everything you would want in an evening Playwright: Bertolt Brecht nothing like the atonal Kurt Weill ditties tradi- Director Anthony Irons uses his past experi- of pure camp. SCM At: TUTA Theatre at the tionally employed by academic productions. ence in sketch comedy to keep things snapping War with the Newts, Next Theatre at Chopin, 1543 W. Division Other innovative elements meeting the de- along nicely. (Drummer/keyboardist/DJ Sean Loyola Mullady Theatre, through June 20. Phone: 847-217-0691; $25 mands of the playwright’s requisite intellectual Sykes’ improv comedy experience is also vital to History and sci-fi fantasy collide in this Runs through: June 20 distance (while never eclipsing the visceral rush the show’s success.) Irons is blessed with a won- we expect from teenagers-gone-to-hell fables) winning stage adaptation of Karel Capek’s derfully versatile cast who are all experts at ex- 1930s novel. Not only can you discern a BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE are the slyly classical references generated by ploiting as many laughs and dramatic moments dressing up the bantamweight Ian Westerfer in message about the rise of fascism in the from Wolfe’s cutting material. show, but also one on environmental ex- There is no shortage of German dramas about satyr drag—hunched posture, hedgehog hair, Alexis J. Rogers makes you sit up and take no- ploitation that is particularly resonant. young people embracing destructive behavior, goat beard, hairy chest with trousers at half- tice thanks to her powerful gospel vocalizing as SCM any one of which you could pass half a lifetime mast—for the title role, and the equal-oppor- the Aunt Jemima-type character who stirs up a without ever encountering, even in the class- tunity introduction of some girl-on-boy rough roaring recipe for African Americans in a cook- —By Abarbanel, Barnidge room. But although the successful pop-opera sex for one of Baal’s groupies. The total makes ing show spoof. The way Rogers caresses and and Morgan adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s Spring Awaken- for an original theatrical vocabulary that more overemphasizes the gospel melismas in her sung ing has not yet inspired a song-and-dance ver- than justifies the 90-plus intermissionless min- numbers is not only wowing, but hilarious, too. sion of, say, Ferdinand Bruckner’s The Disease of utes Djukic feels necessary to fully absorb the Rogers spars well with the extremely talented Of particular interest to LGBT audiences is the Youth, the renewed interest in romantic rebels evening’s experience. Ericka Ratcliff in a scene of dueling women’s defiant drag-queen character of Miss Roj (power- has led to not one, but two, productions of Ber- wigs. (Ratcliff is particularly memorable as the fully, if speedily, played by Ron Conner). Wolfe tolt Brecht’s Baal in just under seven months. militant Black Power Afro.) Ratcliff also has fun once mentioned in a PBS documentary at how Written in 1918 when Brecht was, himself, embodying the Black pop diva La-La, who hides some audience members were verbally and al- only 20, his play’s adolescent-fantasy icon is her Deep South roots in favor of a Eurocentric most physically violent toward Miss Roj. typical of the genre: our protagonist, named for sophistication. Hopefully it seems that audiences today are For longtime theatergoers, perhaps the fun- more inclined to embrace Miss Roj and all her niest scene is Wolfe’s evisceration of African- sassy attitude instead of trying to deny her American theater that starts out as a traditional place in African-American culture. “Mama on the Couch” play. Samuel G. Roberson, The Colored Museum only comes off as dated by Jr., is particularly good as the angry Black man what it has missed in African-American culture Chicago’s Premier LGBT Choral Arts Organization who is always pressed down by “The Man.” since its debut (namely, the worldwide influence The scene then morphs to roll its eyes at artsy of hip-hop). Yet Wolfe kept the show relevant 3ULGH&RQFHUW poetry plays (Ratcliff perfectly matches the pre- by smartly holding up a sometimes uncomfort- tension found in works like for colored girls who able mirror to Black culture. And, smartly, Wolfe have considered suicide when the rainbow is also lessened that glare by infusing in so many enuf) and then to color-blind casting of classi- insightful laughs. cal plays with African-American actors. (Bakesta King comes into her own here as the elocution emissary.)

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The intriguingly titled Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche, The Saint and the Imp and The One About the Whale are just a few of 20 devised scenes and short plays that make up Collaboraction’s annual Sketchbook festival. Now in its 10th edition, Sketchbook features plenty of great Chicago actors, designers and directors collaborating on bite- size theater that is as compelling as it is short and sweet. Sketchbook X plays June 10-27 at the Stephen C. Edwards, Artistic Director L Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division. Performances Summer ovin’ are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Fridays, 7 p.m. Sat- Saturday, June 19 @ 5 pm & 8 pm urdays, Sundays and Mondays. Tickets are $35 for an opening night and closing night pass (both Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted St. feature all 20 plays). There is a $100 “Premium X” pass for unlimited festival access, $25 for general Tickets available online at www.windycitysings.org General Admission: $20 festival admission and $20 for students. Call 312- 226-9633 or visit www.collaboraction.org. Photos For group and student rates call 773.404.9242 by Maria Ponce and graphically designed by David Castillo Performances are interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing June 9, 2010 15

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* Windy City Media Group includes Windy City Times, Nightspots and WindyCityQueercast.com 16 June 9, 2010 while Adam Pasen has the insouciance and looks depiction of a morally degenerate clan whose of a physical and spiritual repugnance you hope for polo player Jim Marvin. Sean Knight and patriarch is willing to swap his prettier daugh- their real-life counterparts will never have to Harmony France are the engaging but typically- ter for a side of salt pork. His offspring are no endure (Steve Key’s makeup design—in particu- bland romantic leads. better—his other daughter rolls on the ground lar, a grisly cleft palate on the otherwise-comely Under director Terry McCabe, City Lit does as like a cat in heat to entice a neighbor repulsed Gwendolyn Whiteside—renders unrecognizable much right as it can given its limitations of by her scarred face, his son agrees to marry a even faces long familiar to local audiences), space and budget. Thomas Kieffer’s costumes lusty female preacher upon promise of a new car, while the technical team exceeds the call of surprise and please the most, with their well- and when old granny goes missing in the fields, duty to locate us amid the dust and flies of a observed period cuts, ice cream pastel colors her kin are too absorbed in their own immediate Georgia summer, greeting us at the door with (love the gents’ matching spats and bow ties), problems to concern themselves with the likeli- Lindsay Jones’ lonely mouth-harp whining chintz-patterned dresses and flannel and linen hood of her death. that most mournful of Protestant hymns, “The fabrics. But these are the very citizens that the Ameri- Old Rugged Cross” (How many sound designers But something about this show is too small, can Blues Theater’s mission statement purports would have been satisfied with that white-trash even for an intimate musical written in 1917 for to champion. And under Cecilie Keenan’s direc- cliché “Amazing Grace”?) a theater seating only 300. The even-greater- tion, a cast of celebrated actors strive zealously However cumbersome Kirkland’s early-20th- intimacy of the City Lit playhouse encourages to impose the dignity of a Thomas Hart Benton century naturalism may weigh on modern (and a lack of attack in the playing and a limited painting on a caricatured portrait of unrecon- presumably more enlightened) sensibilities, Alex Newkirk and Danielle DeFassio in Oh, range of musical dynamics in the singing. Also, structed landholders mired in counterproductive there is no disputing the welcome return of a Boy! Photo by Johnny Knight Day has given most numbers diminuendo end- nostalgia. pioneering Chicago troupe still capable of great ings, rather than big finishes or strong musical And they very nearly accomplish their goal, things. THEATER REVIEW buttons, thereby depriving some songs of extra thanks to players willing to adopt personalities punch, especially some of the jazzier tunes such Oh, Boy! as the women’s close-harmony numbers “A Little Playwright: Jerome Kern, Bit of Ribbon” and “Rolled into One.” Guy Bolton, P. G. Wodehouse Of course, these are the quibbles of a profes- At: City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr sional quibbler. A truer litmus might be the per- About Face’s southern exposure Tickets: 773-293-3682; www.citylit.org; $25 sonal taste of a potential ticket-buyer. If you Runs through: June 27 favor musical spectaculars such as Wicked and Billy Elliot—Oh, Boy! won’t be your gin and BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL tonic. But those with a sense of musical-theater history and period style will find this mostly Fans of musical theater history seldom have op- well-done rarity a perfect summer bracer. portunities to see the so-called “Princess musi- cals,” seven fluffy-but-charming shows produced between 1915 and 1918 with music by Jerome THEATER REVIEW Kern, book by Guy Bolton and lyrics mostly by P. G. Wodehouse. All three talented authors went Tobacco Road Playwright: Jack Kirkland, based on to better things—Kern to Show Boat and on the novel by Erskine Caldwell Roberta, for example—but the Princess shows were important in the transition from European- At: American Blues Theater at style operetta to the modern Broadway musical the Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln comedy. Their love-story plots are antiquated, Phone: 773-871-3000; $32-$40 but they feature youthful American characters, Runs through: June 20 slangy (for the era) speech and coherent—albeit trivial—stories and characters. Also, because BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE Kern was the composer, there are several Ameri- can Song Book standards scattered among them, The transition from an agricultural to an indus- such as “Till the Clouds Roll By” from this show. trial society has rarely been easy, and never more So the City Lit production of Oh, Boy! is an protracted than in the American south, whose event; a show not seen in Chicago in 92 years, rural dwellers experienced not only humiliat- its script and score carefully reconstructed from ing defeat in war, but the simultaneous and various incomplete sources in a noble act of dra- irrevocable collapse of the economy providing matico-musical scholarship. The disarming score their region its livelihood. The stories of Erskine is well-rendered under musical director Kings- Caldwell are rooted in first-hand observations, ley Day, who has prepped the performers and but—history being written by the victors—our prepared an ingratiating piano-and-woodwind attitudes toward farmers nowadays are undeni- reduction of the original arrangements for small ably ambivalent, veering between romantic-era orchestra. The attractive 14-person cast ranges reverence for the pilgrims who live close to the from competent to impressive, although the soil (think The Grapes Of Wrath) and scorn for comedy players have more to do both musically the “hayseeds” who scrabble in the dirt (think and dialogue-wise. In one of the few non-sing- Li’l Abner). ing roles, Patti Roeder dazzles late-in-the-show Jack Kirkland’s adaptation of Caldwell’s To- with a comic physical turn as drunken Quaker, bacco Road leans toward the latter view in its CULTURE CLUB

This past Thursday About Face Theatre (AFT) moved its annual Wonka Ball to the South Side at the Chicago Illuminating Company. To celebrate, the thespians threw a Southern debutante ball complete with dancing, food and entertainment. The Ellen Stone Belic Institute for the Study of Women & Gender at Columbia College received the Leppen Leadership Award. The Youth Theatre Award went to high school student Anna Rangos, who Windy City Times recently profiled. DJ Stinky Pinky spun the music and liquor sponsor Sidetrack kept the liquor flowing. Blue Plate provided VIP reception tastings, while Penny’s Pastries was one of several caterers supplying southern-style cooking with potato and ginger biscuits with peach butter. Allen Brothers Steaks brought many restaurants together to make sure no one went home with an A world premiere adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s empty stomach. NEVERWHERE AFT continually is noted as one of the top 10 fundraisers in Chicago every year. More than Thursday–Sunday through June 20, 2010 300 hundred people attended the gala, and the event raised approximately $45,000. Call 773-761-4477 or visit www.lifelinetheatre.com For information and future tickets to the group’s productions—such as Oklahomo for the Holidays—visit www.aboutfacetheatre.com. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald (MysticImagesPhotog- raphy.com) and text by Jerry Nunn; more images are at www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com June 9, 2010 17 18 June 9, 2010 MOVIES did that with every aspect of the production so RE: It is. Criterion is releasing the film at the Peter was my film school. He really trained me beginning of 2011. We’re just deciding what ad- The ‘Word’ on as a filmmaker and a producer. And he was just ditional material we’ll be adding to the extras on a lot of fun—he had a great sense of humor, the Criterion release. We’ve already done the HD Rob Epstein very perverse and there were a lot of laughs and master and it looks amazing. By Richard Knight, Jr. tears, too. As a man he had great access to his WCT: I’m so psyched for that one as well. emotions which was something that I wasn’t at Did you participate in the recent Harvey Milk Some dream of interviewing Madonna or, per- first very comfortable with but I learned a lot Day? haps, George Clooney. But for me director Rob from him. He was a real role model for me as a RE: I was traveling and was out of the state so Epstein—Oscar winner for the seminal LGBT gay man in a lot of ways and that was certainly I didn’t. I was in Canada with Howl. documentaries The Times of Harvey Milk and Rob one. WCT: Is it conceivable to you that one day Common Threads: Stories from the AIDS Quilt, Epstein. WCT: When you watch the film now over 30 we’ll have a national holiday to honor Har- along with a plethora of others—has been a years later what stands out about it for you? vey? dream “get.” Epstein and producing/directing RE: It’s got a lot of heart. I think there’s RE: Boy! Yeah, I suppose that’s conceivable. partner Jeffrey Friedman are the creative team something so authentic about the film that feels We just thought about a state holiday but why responsible for Paragraph 175; Howl, the eagerly the chance to speak about it with one of its eternal. It’s interesting, because the things that not. I always thought if he were alive it would anticipated biopic of queer poet Allen Ginsberg creators. That it was with one of my filmmaking are dated are somewhat minor—the music in have been Obama-Milk so perhaps this will be at (with James Franco in the title role); and—for and queer culture heroes was a terrific bonus. the film, the feminist folk singer, the gay male the head of the ticket. me—most importantly, The Celluloid Closet, the Windy City Times: The making of Word Is troupe—but I find it completely charming and WCT: We just lost Peter Orlovsky, Allen Gins- award-winning historical documentary of gays Out has such a serendipitous quality to it— so of the period and the superficial stuff like berg’s lover. Can you talk a little bit about and lesbians in the first 100 years of cinema. It this accidental collective that somehow made the hairstyles and clothing. But otherwise, the directing James Franco in Howl, the biopic of was the first film I wrote about for Windy City this groundbreaking movie. people are speaking their own truths, which is Ginsberg that is headed to Chicago this fall? Times in my Knight at the Movies column in May Rob Epstein: None of us had any perspective everlasting and primal. RE: Directing James was great—it was a really 2004, and it remains the movie that I point to on it while we were going through it which is WCT: The film does seem to represent so wonderful adventure and collaboration. James as the starting place for anyone wishing to learn probably why it was successful. It was serendipi- many aspects of gay culture then and now came onboard before we actually had producers. about the complicated relationship between the tous. and it really resonates. I’m just curious if He read the screenplay and we offered him the LGBT community and the movies. WCT: In looking back, it was exceptional for you think a new generation caught up in [TV part and we had the luxury of working with him Imagine my surprise and delight to learn in the time. series] Glee and Lady Gaga will watch the for about a year’s time as the screenplay was reading over a press release for the long-awaited RE: Yes, it was pretty exceptional for the time movie. How do you get their attention? evolving and talking about the character of Al- DVD release of the beautifully restored 1977’s when there wasn’t really any kind of precedent RE: The smart ones will discover it if they len that he’d be playing and the meaning behind Word Is Out: Stories of Some of Our Lives—the for gay men and women to work together in that haven’t already. I think it’s all important for us a lot of the texts. So by the time we got on set first feature-length documentary about gays way and the fact that there was such age dispar- to know what preceded us and to understand he was totally immersed in the material and pre- and lesbians made by gays and lesbian filmmak- ity between us was pretty remarkable. But every- who opened what doors and this is really the pared for it so the physicalization of the charac- ers—that Epstein was part of the original core body respected the value of that—that we did first generation of people that were coming out ter of Ginsberg was kind of the last layer of it all group of six (collectively known as the Mariposa each bring something so different to the table. publicly. The people in the film by being in it because he had done all that super foundational Group) that worked on the film. A new arrival WCT: Peter Adair’s vision had to also have were very brave because that hadn’t really been work beforehand. He’s brilliant in the film. He’s in San Francisco (he was 19 at the time), Ep- been so inspiring. What was he like to be done before in that public a way. It’s because of really proud of it; we’re really proud of it and I stein answered an ad by the late filmmaker Peter around? that that everything else started to change in think people will be really, really surprised by Adair, who was looking for gays and lesbians to RE: His vision, his spirit and personality were the culture. We started to represent it ourselves his performance. work with him on this groundbreaking project. key to the whole mix and success of it. Peter was and that’s one of the moments when it started WCT: As a film enthusiast, a film critic and Epstein’s laudatory career as a chronicler of gay first a great friend and he was a great teacher in to happen. I think younger people will learn a as a gay man, your films have been so influ- history, via his wonderful documentaries, fol- that he was a great enabler. He basically handed lot and the film is also very entertaining. ential for me and I’m thrilled to have the op- lowed this formative experience. And more than me a camera at 19 and said, “Here’s how you WCT: I understand that The Times of Harvey portunity to thank you. 30 years after seeing the film I’ve finally gotten use it, go off and find some stories” and he Milk is also being restored. RE: Thank you!

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The Fox/MGM Cinema Pride Collection (available exclusively at Amazon.com) makes for a lovely companion set to Word Is Out. The 10 films, as noted, span 40 years of gay cinema and dem- MY PASSION onstrate just how far we’ve come in terms of IS THE visibility and acceptance and also speak to the PERFECT increasing use of LGBT-themed subject matter in movies by filmmakers in a myriad of genres. EVENT. The set kicks off with 1961’s lesbian-themed The LGBT DVDs: Children’s Hour, William Wyler’s updating of his Word Is Out, original film version of Lillian Hellman’s play in which two schoolteachers, Shirley MacLaine and Cinema Pride; Audrey Hepburn, are rumored to be—horrors— lesbians! Attitudes and times have changed but film note it’s well-acted and speaks to a time when intol- By Richard Knight, Jr. erance was the norm for Our People. We then jump to 1978 and La Cage Aux Folles, the origi- This is a tremendously exciting week for fans of nal French film that inspired the hit Broadway LGBT cinema with two stellar releases on DVD. musical and the 1996 American remake, The Word Is Out: Stories of Some of Our Lives, Birdcage, in which a drag-queen club owner and the groundbreaking 1977 feature-length docu- his diva-like star must butch it up when the mentary focusing on the LGBT community (and owner’s son brings his fiancée and her conserva- the first movie of its kind) is finally coming to tive parents home for dinner. These two make for DVD in a beautifully restored edition. The Cin- a splendid double feature. ema Pride Collection from Fox/MGM contains Next in the set is My Beautiful Laundrette, 10 LGBT-themed movies spanning 40 years from Stephen Frears’ 1986 racial drama in which Dan- 1961’s The Children Hour to 2005’s Imagine Me iel Day Lewis plays a gay punk who helps his & You. Both are absolute must-haves. The re- Pakistani lover open the launderette of the title. leases of both yesterday on June 8 were timed Sharply written and directed, it remains one of to honor the 40th anniversary of the first gay- my favorite movies—with the gay characters pride marches. and themes a decided bonus. Then it’s off to the Word Is Out was the brainchild of the late film- land of Oz for 1994’s seminal film The Adven- maker Peter Adair, a gay television producer liv- tures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, a road ing and working in San Francisco, the gay mecca trip with hunky Guy Pearce, Hugo Weaving and of the ‘70s. Adair had the idea of creating a film Terrence Stamp as drag queens crossing the out- that would allow an assortment of gays and les- back heading to a club date in the appropriately bians to speak about their lives in America. He titled pink school bus. Along the way, they get brought together a core group of experienced into trouble and perform in Oscar-winning cos- and nascent filmmakers who shared Adair’s vi- tumes. sion of creating the film. The core group of six Things get serious with 1997’s Bent, based eventually gave themselves the name The Mari- on the acclaimed play, with Clive Owen and posa Film Group. Eventually, 26 individuals were Lorthaire Bluteau as lovers who can’t touch each included in the final film. These 26 everyday other enduring torture and other hardships in a folks represent a lovely and vivid cross section World War II concentration camp. Hilary Swank of gay life in America—then and, surprisingly won her first Oscar as the murdered transgen- for its time, now. Though the clothes and some dered Brandon Teena in the moving 1999 biopic of the settings have dated the message hasn’t. Boys Don’t Cry, also included in the collection. The film gives us an empowering group who The set also includes the fluffy 1998 comedy speak about the difficulties of living their lives The Object of My Affection, which finds Jennifer as openly gay in a time when gay liberation was Aniston in love with gay roommate Paul Rudd; Where will your passion take you? in its formative stages. the sweet 2001 lesbian romantic comedy Kissing Picture yourself managing amazing events? Envision running a world-class Many of the stories are heartbreaking, with Jessica Stein; and another of my favorite LGBT- hotel or restaurant? Or maybe your career could take you around the globe. many of the subjects describing horrendous themed movies, 2005’s lesbian romantic drama, physical and verbal abuses (with two of the in- Imagine Me & You with Piper Perabo, Lena Head- The School of Hospitality Management at Kendall College dividuals being institutionalized and subjected ey and Matthew Goode. • Learn the art of hospitality and the science of management from to shock treatments) along with years of per- For those who want to celebrate Gay Pride at leading industry experts sonal traumas and emotional upheavals, in ad- the movies Word Is Out and The Cinema Pride • Hospitality-infused studies combine traditional theory with experiential dition to the rejection of family members and Collection will certainly help get the parties learning (two industry-speciﬁ c internships are required) the legal separation from children. But none started. • Global perspective is reinforced by international curriculum and study of the interview subjects seems to regret, for abroad opportunities a moment, the choice of living their lives out Film note: • Choose from ﬂ exible programs–including weekends and online and proud. This message gets through again and —Dyke Delicious ends its seventh season Sat- again but is never preachy—the film is edited urday, June 12, at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. so we are caught up in the stories of the folks Clark, 2nd Floor. A mystery line-up of short films Attend our Open House June 12 on camera—who appear unadorned, unashamed is being selected by organizer Sharon Zurek, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. • Lunch served and crackling with vitality. who promises an entertaining finale to the se- I first saw Word Is Out when it was broadcast ries which celebrates the best in lesbian short DiscoverKendallCollege.com on PBS in 1978, and its impact on a young gay films. To celebrate the end of the season a spe- 866.463.9648 man was profound. But in viewing the film again cial admission price of $7 is being offered while (which, as noted, has been beautifully restored) seats last. As usual, the social hour kicks off at I’d forgotten how entertaining it is. Adair and 7 p.m. followed by the 8 p.m. screenings. E-mail his core group—with the members’ combined [email protected] to reserve intuition, luck and experience—make this a seats for the event. memorable cinema experience. The DVD also in- Check out my archived reviews at www. 900 N. North Branch cludes a plethora of special features, including windycitytimes.com or www.knightatthemov- Chicago, IL 60642 a look back with surviving members of the film- ies.com. Readers can leave feedback at the making crew and interview subjects, and more latter Web site. fascinating background material. BUSINESS. CULINARY ARTS. EDUCATION. HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT. 20 June 9, 2010 WCT: Being originally from Washington, how was fun. NUNN ON ONE do you feel Obama is doing with LGBT issues WCT: You did some shopping? so far? WS: Yeah, just doing some momma stuff now. Wanda Sykes WS: I think he is doing okay. I would give him It is great. a B. when you think about all the other stuff WCT: You are going to be at The Venue in lets loose that is going on, he has a full plate. He is not Indiana. Are you gambling while you are per- BY JERRY NUNN forcing anything but making decent strides and forming at the casino? moving things in the right direction. WS: I am. I want to gamble a little bit. I play Wanda Sykes is a comedian, actress, activist and WCT: How was it going to the White House? blackjack. I am not good and I usually don’t win lesbian mom. For five seasons she played Barb You were the first openly gay and African- but I know when to quit. I don’t lose the rent on the CBS comedy The New Adventures of Old American woman to perform there. money or anything. Christine and was nominated for a Emmy for her WS: It was great. They didn’t follow me around WCT: Are you going to write more books? HBO comedy special. WCT walked the talk with and make sure that I didn’t break anything. It You wrote a book called Yeah, I Said It. Sykes. was great meeting him and the first lady. They Maybe down the road. I feel like I have to do a good rehab or get arrested or something to make Windy City Times: How’s life, Wanda? made me feel welcome. Wanda Sykes: Oh, life is great! WCT: I really enjoyed your show. What is a good book. I need something scandalous. I can’t expect people to buy some regular book, WCT: I heard you used to work security. Did going to be your next project now that it is come on. If I could get an eating disorder or you always want to be a comedian? over? WS: I wanted to do something in showbiz, I WS: I am looking forward to these live shows something, I don’t know… guess. I didn’t know anyone in the business so and getting back out there on the road and do WCT: I appreciate your effort to get the I did the plan that pretty much everyone did. I stand up. That’s where it all started for me. It youth to stop saying the expression “That’s went to college and got a degree. I moved to the is fun to get a new act and get it going, until so gay.” DC area and worked for the government. I got I figure out the next step. I am not in a rush. I WS: Oh, thank you. It’s for all my gay and les- really bored at my government job so it made worked so hard and was so busy this past year. bians friends. It is so embedded in our culture. sense to try something else. It is nice to spend some time with the kids and It really hurts the kids. That’s the thing.

WCT: It worked out well for you. the family. WCT: It is such a negative expression. WCT: I wanted to ask you about the family. WS: Right. When they say “Lady Gaga, that’s WS: Yeah, it did. [Both laugh.] It has been a Wanda Sykes. Photo by Craig Blankenhorn wise choice. How are they? so gay.” Then I am like, “Okay.” WS: I just got back from Babies R Us. So, that WCT: Well, she loves the gays. WS: Exactly. So that is kind of cool. WCT: Her show was amazing. So let’s see what you can bring to town. Looking forward presents to it. WS: I will be there soon! Wanda Sykes will bring her act to The Ven- ue, 777 Casino Center, Hammond, Ind., June 12. For ticket information, visit thevenue- chicago.com or ticketmaster.com. To follow the world of Wanda, www.wandasykes.com is the place to be. Rue McClanahan: 1934-2010 Actress Rue McClanahan, who was a favorite of the gay community, passed away June 3 at the age of 76, People.com reported. “She passed away at 1 a.m. this morning,” her manager, Barbara Lawrence, said. “She had a massive stroke.” McClanahan, who played Blanche Deveraux on the still-popular TV series The Golden Girls (which originally ran 1985-1992), had suffered a minor stroke earlier this year while recovering from bypass surgery. Among the series McClanahan co-starred in were the ‘70s classic Maude, Mama’s Family and Sordid Lives: The Series. She also guest-starred on shows such as Fantasy Island, The Love Boat and Touched by an Angel. She won an Emmy for her role on The Golden Girls. MUSIC New Sarah McLachlan June 15 Multi-platinum and Grammy-Award winning singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan is scheduled to release Laws of Illusion, her first studio album of new material in seven years, June 15 on Arista Records. The CD will be released just weeks in advance of the kick-off to Lilith Fair 2010, the all-women touring festival founded by McLachlan. It became one of the highest-grossing touring festivals in the world. The album’s first single, “Loving You is Easy,” is available for sale at iTunes and all digital pro- viders. McLachlan’s previous albums include Surfac- ing, Fumbling into Ecstasy and Mirrorball. June 9, 2010 21 NUNN ON ONE NUNN ON ONE Kathy Griffin Dan Savage talks gays, uncensored Oprah and Liza BY JERRY NUNN BY JERRY NUNN Dan Savage is an advice columnist, author and newspaper editor. His column, Savage Love has Kathy Griffin is a stand-up comedian and reality been read by the LGBT community for years. The star “allegedly” on the D-list. Windy City Times highly opinionated writer spoke to Windy City chatted with her about current projects and ce- Times about his power from the pen. lebrities galore! Windy City Times: Hi, Dan. I have been Windy City Times: Hi, Kathy. Last time I reading your column for years. You were born talked to you there were three floors of gays in Chicago? at Borders waiting to get their books signed. Dan Savage: Yes, in Rogers Park. Kathy Griffin: You know some of them worked WCT: That’s right where I live! Your goal was at Harpo. I don’t care what anyone says. There not to be a writer, correct? is no way that Oprah didn’t disperse a small gay DS: No, I studied theater in Chicago. I was spy team. They are not going to come disguised writing this goofy sex column on the side and as me that would be too obvious. I could swear Dan Savage. Photo courtesy of Savage then it became my life. that when I was in Chicago, I saw Gayle with WCT: Similar to my life. You have a podcast, a blonde wig and a moustache! I can’t confirm Kathy Griffin. Photo by Jerry Nunn WCT: It is all e-mail now? too? that but I really think I did. DS: It is all e-mail. I don’t take letters in en- DS: Yes, it’s right up there in the top 10 pod- WCT: That could be… no gays in the audience. It is all Middle Amer- velopes anymore. casts in the world right now. It is kind of crazy KG: I love that Oprah has announced the final ican women dressed in bright colors. [Both WCT: Have you ever been sent anything that the way that it has taken off. season of her show is basically going to be a laugh.] I say that I just wanted to make a was crazy? WCT: How did you become connected with fucking reality show after she has done count- comment on how gay men in porn are more DS: Yeah, all the time. People used to write ICAH [the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent less shows shitting on reality stars and making responsible than straight porn and use con- and me say they were too embarrassed to go Health]? [Editor’s note: Savage is appearing fun of reality stars. [Oprah voice] “I can’t stand doms more frequently in their films. to the doctor. They would have a sore on their at an ICAH event June 15.] letting cameras in my house!” And guess what? KG: Nice! genitals or on some part. I would remind people DS: They approached me. I write a lot about It’s your turn, honey. You are doing it. Give me WCT: She then asks for a straight man’s that I am not a doctor. Even if I knew what it teen sexuality and empowering teens. I write a call if you want any advice, Oprah. Because opinion and blows me off but [that] was my was, I can’t send a prescription in a column. about birth control and combating the idiocy of I have been doing this shit for five years and moment. I get digital photographs enclosed with the e- abstinence education. That neatly lines up with about to start season six. I may have some KG: This was a great moment and, by the way, mails now. what they do. They feel like I reinforce what pointers for her. good for you for getting out that message. There WCT: Is there one question that sticks it out they do. Teenagers are attracted to my column WCT: Definitely. were probably women in that audience who had in your mind that was the craziest question because it is not preachy. KG: She may think she is in an environment never laid eyes on a gay man before. That’s fine; ever? WCT: I heard that you want to be the gay where she has to kind of watch what she says. now they know and that is not even a baby DS: A long time ago a guy wrote me that was Ann Landers, I want to be the gay Barbara She is being quoted constantly. Believe me she step—that is an adult over step. having an incestuous affair with his mother and Walters! What advice do you have for me or has no idea. Once the cameras are in your house WCT: Thanks. I have to tell you that I loved wanted to start an incest pride movement. He other people as writers? and really following you around. Who knows? She your book Official Book Club Selection! wanted my help getting it off the ground. I had DS: I don’t often get asked questions that I might have a Rielle Hunter of her own tucked KG: Oh, I am so glad. I want to thank you trouble with that one. There are so many head- haven’t been asked a million times like that one away. She better keep her eye on Stedman. There because it is such a big deal when you write a slappers. so you are on the right track. Well, first of all, are some people in her scene that she should book. Some people just look at the cover. I am WCT: Is there anything that you want to say don’t suck. Don’t be bad at it. You have to rely keep a close eye on. so excited when someone just reads the damn to set the record straight about how people on the opinions of others. Nothing makes you a WCT: I know Reggie, her makeup guy. book. You know what celebrities do? I don’t view you? writer like doing it. It has been interesting for KG: I want to read Reggie’s book. I am waiting think one celebrity in the book read the entire DS: I am not biphobic or transphobic. One my me to watch writing and the newspaper busi- for enough time to pass so that Reggie’s con- thing. The most genius idea that Random House best friends is trans. People accuse me of be- nesses turn into fringe theater. fidentiality agreement runs out. I am sure it is had was to make an index. I was like index? It’s ing biphobic when all I am doing is articulating Journalism is like acting and directing. You like a scientology agreement. It doesn’t run just not a text book! But they were so right because that a lot of bisexuality has certain issues and may have to do it for free for a long time be- this lifetime but like your next 240 lifetimes. If all the celebrities went to the index and read problems. Many people did identify as bisexual fore anyone will pay you. You can’t sit around there is any book that I would get the first day their part, like Tyra Banks and Howard Stern. when they were coming out and it was a lie. waiting for permission to do it. I hire people to that it comes out it would be his. Reggie: My Thanks for reading it. The paperback [came] out That is just true. It is not crazy when you meet write for The Stranger in Seattle and we look for Story. June 1. a bi person to wonder if they are really bi. It people who are writing and blogging, not wait- WCT: Or it could be called Behind the Make- WCT: Perfect! isn’t disrespectful. It is rational. Many bi people ing for someone to hand them a gig. That would up! [Both laugh.] So I was in the audience KG: You know what’s great about the paper- end up in an opposite-sex relationship so they be my advice to carve out your own space. If one time when Jenna Jameson was on the back? I did a whole new chapter about people are not in the same boat with us as gays and no one is publishing you then you can publish show. that I am pissed at who didn’t express being lesbians. yourself. KG: Who I felt got a free pass from Oprah. That spoken highly of in the book. There is one time WCT: People are giving you a hard time WCT: Have you ever written anything that is the fascinating thing about Oprah—there are in the new chapter called “Brooke Shields, you about [transgender people]? you have regretted? certain people that she will just gun for. Look, should have called me.” I am at the point now DS: I joke about trans stuff. We are not al- DS: Oh, sure. There have been things that I I know Jenna Jameson has been through a lot. where I am going to say whatever the fuck I lowed to say tranny anymore. There’s the T word have written that I thought I should have been That guy beat the fuck out of her with the bruis- want even more than before. and the F word, there is every letter of the al- more politic about but part of my persona is be- es and she took him back. When I watched that WCT: That is what we love about you. So you phabet word. ing a bull in a china shop and saying things in episode, I found it fascinating that she was be- are coming to Milwaukee Pridefest? WCT: You started off with “Hey Faggot” at an asshole-y way. That is the role that I play. ing buds with her and almost getting tips from KG: Yes, coming to Milwaukee Pride. I just the beginning of all of your columns. Like my hero Ann Landers, I will admit when I her. That was one of the episodes that you think taped my latest Bravo special called Kathy Does DS: I still use the word “faggot” all the time in am wrong. you know your Oprah, and then you don’t. the Bible Belt [that premiered] June 8 on the my column. Every time that I am on chat shows WCT: It is sometimes hard to get people WCT: Well, I write a gay-porn column and Bravo Channel. The following Tuesday, June 15, on cable I make a point of using fag in reference to write in as an advice columnist. Have you wound up in the audience for that show. So is the premiere of season six of My Life on the to myself because I don’t think it is a dirty word. ever written your own letters? after the show, Oprah says, “Let’s get a man’s D-List. The special guest star in episode one is I don’t think we should be stupid about it. DS: I had that problem when I first started be- opinion” and looks up at me. The microphone Miss Liza fucking Minelli. WCT: How is your family doing? cause no one could send advice letters to a col- is coming over to me in slow motion. WCT: [Gasps] Are you kidding? DS: Good. [Son] D.J. is getting older. Things umn that they didn’t know existed. For the first KG: This is your moment! KG: I need you to spread the word because are fine. four weeks all the letters were “fake.” Those let- WCT: So Oprah asks, “Are you married?’ And you know Bravo doesn’t promote the show. It WCT: You were married before Prop 8? ters were written by people on the staff at The I say, “No, I am gay!” and the whole audi- is almost like their artsy show compared to the DS: We were married in Canada five years ago Stranger. Then the letters started coming in and ence is clapping and laughing. I do this whole Housewives. So please, please get the word out on our 10th anniversary. We slipped into Cana- I never looked back. I find it funny when people Kathy Griffin raise-the-roof thing and say, any way that you can. da, got married and then went to our anniver- accuse me writing the letters as if I wanted to ”Where my peeps at?” Season six of Kathy Griffin: My Life on the sary party where no one knew it was actually our do that much work, too! [Laughs] KG: Oh my God! I love it. And keep in mind D List starts June 15; check bravotv.com for reception. It was a secret wedding reception. WCT: That makes sense. you are about to be asked advice about blow- listings. For information on the paperback Dan Savage will be appearing at Illinois DS: My column is only so long and I have to jobs. I am sure you are much more of an expert and appearances visit KathyGriffin.net and Caucus for Adolescent Health’s 5th annual cut the letters way down. The part that con- than a married man or straight man, anyways. pridefest.com. event, “Let’s Talk about Sex” Tuesday, June vinces me and the reader that it is truthful gets Little did she know that you were the Warren Find out Kathy’s thoughts about other ce- 15, at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. lost sometimes. Sometimes the letters can seem Commission of experts for her. 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That is why I am doing playing one half of the first really visible les- ST: When can we catch Make It or Break it? what I am doing—one of the reasons. The gay bian super-couple on television (opposite Thea MC: June 28, 2010, is when the next season and lesbian community needs a voice and I’m Gill). Now, Michelle is promoting two outstand- starts and it’ll be on Monday nights at 10/9 Cen- happy to be there. ing new projects and hasn’t forgotten to throw tral. We have Jessica Walters on as a guest star MC: Yeah, right on. See, the community’s not her LGBT fans and friends in the bus with her and the show is really catching fire. It’s really looking for special preference, just an accurate for the ride. amazing! What I like about this show is that representation. Fresh off the Obama campaign trail and Na- they are all on the same team and are fighting ST: Your character in Make It or Break It is tional Equality March event in Washington, D.C., against each other at the same time as they are very patriotic. Michelle took some time out of her day to chat fighting for each other. It’s about the struggle MC: Yes, she is very patriotic and some people with me about ABC’s Make It or Break It and of wanting to be number one while at the same see that as a bad thing. They think of patriotism her upcoming role as Nicole Pacent’s mother in time wanting to be great as a team. Michelle Clunie. in a stereotypical way with a negative connota- Queens of the World. ST: Switching gears a little bit, you were the African American movement, we had all of tion. I see patriotism as a real pride and love of Sarah Toce: Hi, Michelle! You are one busy recently involved with the National Equality these people together to create a movement. I the country and I’ve felt that way since I was a lady! Where is your home base right now? March on Washington. Can you tell us why you think that this movement is no different in that little girl. It’s something that I take very seri- Michelle Clunie: I go back and forth between felt it was important to be involved? respect. As much as I believe in taking to the ously. I think we live in a great country but it Los Angeles and New York, but right now I am MC: I have to tell you, my friend Robin came street and rallying, I also have a hard time going will only be as great as we the people make it in L.A. shooting Make It or Break It. It’s beauti- up to me and asked if I would throw a fundraiser against our President, especially after originally to be. We need to make sure that we elect the ful and sunny—I think you may even be able for the National Equality March on Washington campaigning for Hillary and coming around to right people and make the laws that include ev- to hear the birds! It’s nice to be in the warm and of course I wanted to do it! It was interest- Obama. Thank God we have him in the White erybody and support the right issues. I love that weather for the winter! ing because going into the March, there were House. It was one of the best and most amazing my character is patriotic. ST: Can you tell us a little bit about Make It people there speaking who felt as though Obama days of my life. I was so happy and thankful to ST: You are also working on a Mel Robertson or Break It? hadn’t been doing enough for the LGBT commu- be a part of it. film called Queens of the World, right? MC: It’s based on a group of teenagers who are nity. Look, I understand. I get that there is a ST: What did you think about the media MC: Yeah! I am playing Nicole Pacent’s mother. gymnasts shooting for the Olympics. They are case and an argument for that, definitely. On the coverage of the March? Basically, her character comes out and I am very just a great group of girls on and off screen. On other hand, he’s also done more than any other MC: It got some coverage, but I think it supportive and there for her regardless. I read screen, I’m not sure if they are so nice, actually! President and he’s also the most sympathetic. I could’ve gotten more coverage. Look, I was in the script and fell in love with it. Nicole said They can really be nasty to each other, but I think the man is under so much pressure that I the New York Gay Pride Parade on a Showtime that she was on the street when I was in the think that that is the charm of the show. These have a hard time saying anything against him. float for The L Word and I know that there were New York Gay Pride Parade on the Showtime float girls are just teenage girls going after something I do—I love Obama. So, my thought in going more than the 200,000 people there that was when we were in the second season of Queer As and taking each other’s boyfriends. It’s delicious there was that I was going to speak and say reported in the media. I know I saw more than a Folk. She was screaming and freaking out. She stuff! They are actually all beautiful and bubbly that we need to do is to hold rallies and make million people in the streets. The press is always said that I looked right at her and blew her a big and it’s just fun stuff. sure that we elect the right Congressmen who trying to downplay the community to a certain kiss. Now I am playing her mother on-screen! ST: Sounds like it would be fun to be on the will give the support Obama needs to pass the extent. You really got me going now, Sarah! I It’s just weird! I think it’s great that we already set and watch the scenes play out. legislation we all need. In doing that, we will can get on a real roll. Homophobia exists to a have this emotional connection and history. MC: You get sucked into it! I was watching a be working with him. I think that at the end of certain degree in everyone and people who think She’s so lovely and I’m really excited. I can’t scene they were shooting and there’s a girl who the day, he does want equality. I just think that they are not homophobic are homophobic, too. wait. needs to get back on the bars and trust herself right now it’s hard. Hopefully by the end of his Look, when you have Pride Parades with a mil- ST: What a great story! Everything happens again after a very bad fall. I was in the bleachers first term, we will have equality. There will be lion people and only 200,000 people are counted for a reason. That is what I believe. with all of the background artists and as soon enough pieces of legislation to warrant the case and when you throw a March on Washington at MC: Yeah, it’s so nice! The film is getting a lot as she got back on the bars, everyone started that the next natural progression is equality. I the last-minute and a quarter of a million show of support and the script is wonderful. It’s a very applauding. They did like three or four takes of think you need all parts to make a movement. up and aren’t counted, it’s crazy. Sarah Palin’s neat project. it and everyone was always right there. Every You need the agitator. You know, you look at Tea Party had like 3,000 people show up and

BUSINESS erty and on the governing board of the Midwest chapter of the Federal Communications Bar As- Entertainment lawyer excels in the office—and classroom sociation. Chambers USA has listed Glover as a “Notable Practitioner” in Illinois for media and By Ross Forman because he had been offered a teaching position because of the clients, and also because of the entertainment law. at John Marshall, where he stayed for five years. interesting issues that come up when you’re rep- Glover also is a member of the board of direc- Jerry Glover is teaching an entertainment law (He returned to John Marshall five years ago, resenting people and companies in the enter- tors of the non-profit Lawyers for the Creative course at John Marshall Law School for the fifth and is now completing his 10th combined year tainment business,” he said. Arts, a group that provides pro bono legal ser- consecutive summer, a challenging task for stu- at the school.) For example, he’s working with an author who’s vices to filmmakers, theatre companies, musi- dent and teacher. “Arkansas is a very pretty state, and I met in negotiations with a celebrity to co-author an cians, artists and arts organizations. “It’s always funny talking to students in their some terrific people and had some wonderful autobiography. 20s,” said Glover, 60, who lives in Chicago’s East experiences there, but the state motto is, Land Yes, Glover regularly works with the famous Lakeview neighborhood. “[The students] just Of Opportunity. Some of us believe that is the folks whom, he admits, “certainly provides in- don’t know a lot of the entertainment history opportunity to get out, which is what I did,” he teresting cocktail chatter at times.” that I do because, well, quite simply, they just said. “Actually, there just is not a lot of what I His work, for instance, includes Harpo Studios weren’t around.” practice in Arkansas.” and Oprah Winfrey personally. He laughs, but has adjusted his teaching ac- Glover, after leaving John Marshall the first “When you’re working with celebrities, it’s not cordingly—he now explains who a person is from time, was the Senior vice President and General the same thing as watching them on TV, or see- the past, and doesn’t just assume they know. Counsel to Chicago’s public television station, ing them on the red carpet; they’re really just Glover is a veteran Chicago-based entertain- WTTW, as well as that company’s commercial regular folks,” he said. ment lawyer who, last December, joined forces radio station, WFMT. He continues to serve as Glover’s work includes copyright, trademark, with Thomas Leavens and Peter Strand to create outside counsel to both stations. publishing, promotions, sweepstakes, corporate a new firm representing artists and companies Glover’s specialty is entertainment law, which tie-ins, product placements and sponsorships, in television, radio, film, music, publishing, the- also includes copyright and trademark law. among other things. Plus, he serves as counsel atre, and in the new online and mobile media. “Entertainment law is basically a compilation for several independent film and television pro- The trio are Leavens, Strand & Glover, LLC—as of a bunch of different types of law, primar- duction companies and has served as production it says on the door to their 25th floor office in ily contract law as it relates to specific enter- and compliance counsel for a variety of nation- downtown Chicago. tainment industries, such as, film, TV, music, ally-broadcast reality television series. “It’s a little daunting at first because you know publishing, theatre, etc.,” Glover said. “Each Glover serves as general counsel for the Chica- that you’re one of three responsible for whatever of those industries has their own customs and go Gay Men’s Chorus, a group he also performed happens, good or bad,” he said, laughing. “But practices that usually are evident through the in for 25 years before retiring in December it’s been terrific.” contracts.” 2009. The three have known each other for more He also regularly works with unions and labor Glover has served as the president for the AIDS than 20 years. law, particularly the entertainment unions, such Legal Council of Chicago. Glover, who is openly gay and very supportive as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). “It’s been a great run,” he said. of the local LGBT community, came to Chicago in Glover has been doing the legal work for 30 Glover served as chairman of the Chicago Bar Jerry Glover. Photo by Ross Forman 1980 from Arkansas—and he came at the time years, “and I enjoy it very much, in large part Association Committee on Intellectual Prop- 24 June 9, 2010

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(Ander- June 11-12 sonville Midsommerfest will be in full swing so ride your bike, grab something to Patti LaBelle will sing at eat and bring it over to our social hour at The Venue in Hammond, Wed., June 9 7pm to enjoy. $7 to celebrate the conclu- Freeheld: The Laurel Hester Story Citywide SOMMAR BREEZE sion of one of our most successful seasons Ind., and the Milwaukee Pride presents a documentary that chron- Sat.-Sun., June 12-13 thanks to our terrific filmmakers, audience PrideFest. icles the struggles of a lesbian couple members and wonderful volunteers. RSVP dealing with end-of-life issues. Beer, wine Andersonville to [email protected]. and other refreshments along with hors We will hold your ticket until 7:15pm the d’oeuvres will be served. email@citywide- Midsommarfest will take night of the show. 7pm, Chicago Filmmak- pride.info; 6pm, KPMG LLP, 303 E. Wacker place on Clark from Foster ers, 5243 N Clark, www.chicagofilmmakers. Drive, Chicago, www.surveymonkey.com/s/ to Bryn Mawr. org cwp_2010_rsvp_kpmg Patti LaBelle Headlines at PrideFest Mil- miller-lite-main-stage-sun/sunday-nite- WhiteSox-Tigers Game Benefit Reeve waukee R&B legend Patti LaBelle will headline-show Foundation Join the Chicago Chapter of Photo from 2009 by Jerry Nunn grace the outdoor Miller Lite Main Stage the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation with her presence and make this a PrideF- Monday, June 14 at U.S. Cellular Field as the White Sox take est to remember. 10pm, PrideFest Milwau- $1 Drink Night with DJ Laura B at Hydrate on the Tigers at 7:10 p.m. Lower box seats kee, 200 N Harbor Drive, The Summerfest Monday at HYDRATE is $1 DRINK NIGHT! All well cocktails are only One Dollar all are available for purchase at a discounted will run until 6:30pm ending at Scarlet. grounds, www.pridefest.com/index.php/ Friday, June 11 night long! 8pm, Hydrate, 3458 N. Hal- price of $40 each, half of which will go $20 includes wine tasting but does not entertainment-a-activities/miller-lite- Patti LaBelle at The Venue Whether she’s sted, http://www.hydratechicago.com to the Reeve Foundation to benefit our include any other additional drinks. 5pm, main-stage/miller-lite-main-stage-sat/ singing full out on a love ballad or telling Queer Queens of Qomedy This all-lesbian mission! 7pm, U.S. Cellular Field, http:// 773.593.4873, Roscoe’s Tavern, 3356 N saturday-nite-headline-show it like it is on one of her soaring songs she comedy revue is taking the country by tinyurl.com/y2sbxpc Halsted, http://chicagoelevated.com Bisexual Panel has become known for, Patti LaBelle will storm. Just for Laughs Festival and al- BISEXUAL Panel Discussion Creating Safe Schools: Bullying, Violence Sunday, June 13 Discussion is a casual, peer-lead conversa- continue to deliver as only she can—with ternative show starring Poppy Champlin, & Oppression in the Chicago Public aChurch4Me? MCC Worship Celebration A tion group. This is an event for bisexuals, pure heart and soul. Purchase tickets on- Vickie Shaw and Sandra Valls. 8pm, Zanies Schools The panel will feature youth and diverse community where all are welcome, line. 7:30pm, (219) 473-6060, The Venue Comedy Club, 1548 N. Wells, http://queer- bi-curious, and bi-allies to form commu- adults involved in schools and educa- grow spiritually and find meaning in hope at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center queensofqomedy.com/ nity, share ideas, and connect with peers. tion, to delve into the issues of race/rac- and love! 11am, Center on Halsted, 3656 Come check us out and help build the bi- Dr, www.horseshoehammond.com ism, sexual orientation/homophobia and Little Shop of Horrors La Costa Theatre N Halsted, www.achurch4me.org/ sexual community! 7pm, 773-661-0763, heterosexism, gender/sexism and their LGBTQ Host Home Open House Learn how Tuesday, June 15 opens its newly renovated space with a LGBT Reception Honoring Governor Pat Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted roles in how youth access and respond to to make a huge impact in the life of a dark comedic new twist on Alan Menken Quinn As you no doubt know, this year’s Dollar Drink Night at SPIN That’s right, $1 schools and education, the perpetration of young adult by providing a host home. The and Howard Ashman’s cult classic Little gubernatorial election is one of the most cocktails, wine, and beer all night long. bullying and violence in school environ- Old St. Pat’s community, together with Gay Shop of Horrors. Tickets: $15 - 25 (Group important. The candidates could not be 9pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, ments, and the efforts by youth and adults & Lesbian, Families & Friends Outreach, rates available) Students and Irving Park/ more different and the issues could not be http://www.spin-nightclub.com to ensure schools are safe and respectful host an informational presentation for the Independence Park Residents: $5 off; more pressing. From a human rights per- places for everyone. 5pm, United Way of Chicagoland community! Contact bwade@ 7:30pm, (773) 866-0200, La Costa The- spective, the choice is clear. 6pm, (312) Thursday, June 10 Metro Chicago, 560 W Lake, www.citywide- ucanchicago.org or 312-738-5966 to find Chicago Elevated kicks of atre, 3931 N Elston 2nd Floor, http:// 654-8888, Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St, Boystown Tour pride.info/events.html out how to apply! 12:30pm, Frances Xavier the spring and summer tour season with www.lacostatheatre.com http://www.quinnforillinois.com New Town Writers LGBT playwriting group Warde School Cafeteria, 120 S. Des Plaines a first of it’s kind - a Boystown Tour. The Kathy Griffin opens at Milwaukee Pride- Chicago Gay and Lesbian Chamber of meets monthly. 7pm, Gerber/Hart Library, St. Boystown Tour will start on May 29th and Fest Funny, frequently controversial, and Commerce Mix and Mingle The Chamber 1127 W Granville, www.gerberhart.org unashamedly self-promoting Kathy Griffin PFLAG en Español: Entre Familia PFLAG en run on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Español: Entre Familia provides a safe en- will presend a rock ‘in evening on the The tour starts at 5:00pm at Roscoe’s and in a one-night exclusive tour stop in the Hard Rock Cafe with drinks and appetizers. midwest region at Milwaukee PrideFest. vironment for parents and friends of Lati- no LGBTQQ persons to meet and talk about Network with fellow members and guests 9pm, PrideFest Milwaukee, 200 N Harbor to build business and community during Drive, The Summerfest grounds, http:// their lives. Most parents attend with their sons and daughters. The group meets Chicago’s Pride month. $20 for Members, www.pridefest.com/index.php/entertain- $30 for Non Member; 6pm, 773-303-0167, ment-a-activities/miller-lite-main-stage/ on the second Sunday of each month. 1:30pm, 773-814-9324, Info: Karen 773- Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario, Chicago, miller-lite-main-stage-fri/friday-nite- http://www.glchamber.org headline-show 814-9324, http://www.facebook.com/ event.php?eid=122427061123840 Savings, Wealth and Tax Planning for the Hannah Free film Multi-award winning ac- LGBT Community Sponsor: Ernst & Young, Saturday, June 12 LLP and Northern Trust; 11:30pm, North- PrideFest Volleyball Tournament Milwau- tress Sharon Gless (Burn Notice, Queer as Folk, Cagney & Lacey) stars in the pas- ern Trust, 181 W. Madison, http://www. kee GAMMA, Inc. and MGVA will be co- surveymonkey.com/s/cwp_2010_rsvp_ey sponsoring an open 12-team competitive sionate lesbian drama Hannah Free, a new (but friendly) volleyball tournament at film about a lifelong love affair between an independent spirit and the woman she Milwaukee PrideFest this year. The first 12 Wed., June 16 teams to sign up and pay in full will be calls home. Hannah Free was filmed in the Chicago area, and members of the cast Lambda Legal Forum Conveniens an event included. 10am, 414-530-1886, Milwau- for summer associates, lawyers and other kee Summerfest Grounds, www.milwauke- and crew will attend the screening for a post-show discussion. $10. Three Oaks is young professionals to network and learn egamma.com/tournament about pro bono and volunteer opportu- 45th Annual Andersonville Midsommar- about 75 miles from Chicago. 3pm, 269- 756-3879, Acorn Theater, 107 Generations nities within the LGBT and legal com- fest Midsommarfest is Andersonville’s an- munities. Meet other like-minded young nual summer street festival, now entering Dr., Three Oaks, Mich., www.acorntheater. com professionals and enjoy complimentary its 45th year. Each year, nearly 50,000 Effen Vodka cocktails, a sushi bar, hors people throng Clark Street from Foster to BEHIV’s Queen of the Night Extravaganza BEHIV’s Queen of the Night drag revue. d’oeuvres. Jeff Souva 312-663-4413, ext. Catalpa for two days of music, dancing, 335. 5:30pm, 312-663-4413, ext. 335, kids’ entertainment, and delicious food. We’ll again have performances by BEHIV Board and Staff members, as well as com- Vertigo Sky Lounge, Dana Hotel, 2 W. Erie, Vendors from around the region sell their www.lambdalegal.com wares to passers-by, while ethnic dance munity supporters. 5pm, Circuit Night Club, 3641 N Halsted St, http://www.be- troupes and cutting-edge bands keep the Saturday, June 19 party going. Through June 13. 12pm, Clark hiv.org/index.php?option=com_content& view=article&id=94&itemid=115 Windy City Gay Idol 2010 FINALS The & Balmoral Street, www.andersonville.org/ winner of the entire event at Sidetrack is midsommarfest Joan Rivers Headlines at PrideFest Mil- waukee Another good reason to wear your awarded $1,000 in cash, a pair of Ameri- Black Women & the HIV/AIDS Epidemic can Airlines tickets, Bacardi and Miller Lite Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes; 1pm, Affinity Sunday best as funny fashion maven Joan Rivers headlines PrideFest’s final night premium gifts, Ravinia tickets, and more, Community Services, 5650 S Woodlawn not to mention the coveted title of Windy Ave, http://www.affinity95.org on the Miller Lite Main Stage. And she wants to know, “Who are you wearing?” City Gay Idol 2010. 1pm door, 3pm start. CAN WE TALK? Benefit for Pate Proceeds to help pay medi- 1:30pm, 734-834-0491, Sidetrack, 3349 cal bills. Raffles and prizes. Food, drink, 9pm, PrideFest Milwaukee, 200 N Harbor Drive, The Summerfest grounds, http:// N Halsted St, www.windycitymediagroup. Sunday, June 13 surprises, fun and, of course, Pate. 3pm, com/windycitygayidol2010.html 773-744-1420, Cocktail Chicago, 3359 N www.pridefest.com/index.php/entertainment-a-activities/miller-lite-main-stage/ Joan Rivers is headling the Milwaukee PrideFest. Halsted Street, http://www.cocktail.com/

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“It’s important to our audience that we have affection for our gay fan base and we’ll always acknowledge that. They were there first.”—Sarah Jessica Parker expresses her thanks to the gay WELCOME TO community for helping make Sex and the City a hit. Does that mean it’s our fault that the latest A SIDETRACK flick isn’t doing so well? I’m in my local Store 24, minding my own busi- SUMMER Sunny Rooftop Deck ness, when—BAM!—I see the following headline: “Fergie Slept With Rich Men For Ca$h.” So, Bright & Breezy SideBar I immediately think they’re talking about that IN THE Fergie bitch from the Black Eyed Peas. Makes sense, right? But, no—this is Sarah Ferguson, SUN! the Duchess of York. Admittedly, I wasn’t reading a headline off The Wall Street Journal. It was The Globe tabloid—but still... The story goes on to say that she got $450,000 from two oil tycoons. I’d be happy getting cab fare from a gas-station attendant, but that’s just me. Not to be outdone, The National Enquirer had Frozens in Courtyard its own eye-catching headline—“007 Is Gay!” Fool me once, shame on you. Make me pay for a tabloid, shame on me! I assume this one was about one of those lesser 007s—like George La- zenby. But, no, this story is about Daniel Craig— the current James Bond. Allegedly, someone saw him kissing a good-looking man outside a gay bar in Venice, California. While the “eyewitness” does say he observed the couple from across a parking lot, he recalls a startling amount of details for someone trying to parallel park: “It was an open-mouth passionate French kiss. In Ronnie Kroell—a former Windy City Times 30 fact, Daniel held the guy’s head in his hands Under 30 honoree—is in the nudes, er, news. 3349 N. Halsted and pulled him in for the kiss.” Who the hell was Valet Parking Available this witness? Jackie Collins? A second source SidetrackChicago.com corroborated the story, and says once inside the Ashton’s more than just a pretty face and a club, the guys were dancing! I’m shocked. Danc- killer body. He knows what we’re thinking. So ing? In Venice? At the Roosterfish? he’s illegally posted the film’s first 13 minutes And yet Mr. Craig and his longtime girlfriend online: “The film’s good enough to sell itself. Satsuki Mitchell just purchased a one-bedroom I just wanted to show people that.” You know penthouse in NYC. How do these two items fit how most people sell a movie? By screening it together? Ironically, the real estate agent who for critics and getting reviews. But, no, The Kill- sold Danny the place happens to be former porn ers had no advance screenings—which is never star Tag Eriksson. The shocking part of this story a good sign. Well, I’m gonna help Kutch—‘cause is that Tag got a commission on a $1.9 million I’m a giver. Head to BillyMasters.com for some deal! of the hottest pics (and clips) of Ashton’s ass in While many things about Bradley Cooper may action. be open to speculation, there’s no denying his Our “Ask Billy” question come from Sam in beauteous bod. You look at him and say, “Now Orlando, Fla.: “What do you know about Ronnie that’s a hot guy.” You know who else says that? Kroell, the openly gay guy from the first season Bradley! In an interview with Details magazine, of ‘Make Me a Supermodel’? I heard he was gonna he talks about the first time he saw his upcom- do porn or something?” ing “A-Team” flick: “I swear to God, it looked Yes to the “or something” part. The sexy run- like my head was digitally superimposed onto ner-up is the centerfold in the upcoming print someone else’s body. I was like, ‘This cannot be edition of Playgirl. In an unprecedented turn, me—that’s the way I look?’ It was so fucking the publishers gave Ronnie full creative control surreal, because as a kid I only fantasized about over the shoot—he picked the photographer, looking that way. Remember Soloflex commer- stylist, etc. So if you don’t like ‘em, the buck cials? That was huge when I was a kid. It was stops there. Needless to say, there’s lots of inter- like, ‘I wanna be the Soloflex guy. Mom, can we est in these nude photos. But where can you see get the Soloflex?” Hmmm—he fantasized about ‘em first? At www.BillyMasters.com, of course. Scott Madsen, the Soloflex guy? SHOCKING! I, Let’s just say he’s, um, “impressive”—to say the too, asked my Mom a similar question. But I least. You can also see Ronnie in person at a va- didn’t want the Soloflex ... I wanted Scott. riety of pride celebrations around the country— Bradley wasn’t always the masculine. When he including my native Boston June 12, L.A. June was younger, he was often mistaken for a girl! 13, Chicago June 24-29 and Cincinnati July 3-4. He says, “I was in a coffee shop once and the I’m told that 50 percent of the money he raises waitress was like, ‘What do you want, Miss?’ I selling autographed copies of Playgirl will be was 10 or 11—the worst age to have that hap- donated to various local gay charities. Bravo! pen.” Not the worst. I can’t tell you how many When buying Playgirl is helping gay marriage, times a phone operator has called me “Ma’am!” it’s definitely time to end yet another column. If Coop is still a fan of hot bodies, he should Before we sign off, let’s take a moment and re- check out Ashton Kutcher in The Killers. When member the fabulous Rue McClanahan—thank they were filming, I ran a video of Kutch getting you for being a friend. It’s almost sacrilegious his chest waxed—and looking hotter than ever. to remind you of all the salacious and sexy stuff But if you’re anything like me (and I know you on www.BillyMasters.com, but that’s my job. If are), that tantalizing tidbit won’t be enough to you’ve got a question, e-mail me at Billy@Bil- make you fork over your hard-earned cash to see lyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you a movie starring Katherine Heigl! Maybe you’ll before Bradley Cooper sends himself a fan letter! wait for the DVD—like that flick where he’s a So, until next time, remember, one man’s filth is gigolo seducing that nutty Anne Heche! Well, another man’s bible. 26 June 9, 2010 WOMEN’S SOCCER Red Stars Talking with name new coach BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.—The Chicago Red Stars of the legendary Women’s Professional Soccer have introduced Omid Namazi as its new head coach, accord- Pia Sundhage ing to an organizational press release. Namazi By Ross Forman is now the team’s second full-time head coach, succeeding Emma Hayes, who coached during She plays the guitar and sings her favorites from Chicago’s inaugural 2009 season and the first six Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and Bruce Spring- WPS matches of 2010. steen. That’s when Pia Sundhage is laughing Red Stars President and General Manager Mar- and, most of all, relaxed. cia McDermott, who coached the team for one “I’m competing every single day in my job. match May 29—a 1-0 win over first-place FC Gold But when I’m playing the guitar, I’m not com- Pride—passed the torch to Namazi June 6, when peting at all; I’m just fooling around, attempt- Chicago hosted the Atlanta Beat. (The new-look ing to play songs,” said Sundhage. Stars played the Beat to a 0-0 draw, according to Her job as head coach for the U.S. national the Chicago Tribune. The Red Stars (2-4-2) have women’s soccer team is high-profile, very stress- The Chicago Red Stars. Several members will be playing for Pia Sundhage on the U.S. national scored four times so far this season.) ful and, potentially, highly rewarding. However, women’s soccer team. Photo courtesy of the Red Stars Namazi last coached in the women’s game the last is true only when the team wins, as is when he was the head coach of the San Diego Swedish postage stamp in 1988. in late March with back-to-back shutouts to re- the case for all coaches in all sports. Spirit of the Women’s United Soccer Association. In 2000, Sundhage finished sixth in the voting main perfect (6-0) in 2010. “I am having so much fun; I have the best In his 2003 season with the Spirit, he led the for FIFA Women’s Player of the Century. “The U.S. National Women’s Soccer Team is job in the world,” Sundhage said. “Coaching just squad to its only postseason appearance. This past January, on Swedish TV, Sundhage different from 2008, when I had the players came [naturally] to me. “Omid established himself as a winner in the came out. pretty much all the time. Now, the job is differ- “I’m a student of the game; I just really love WUSA with San Diego, and he has demonstrated “There has been no problem for me to be ent” because players also compete on Women’s the game. Soccer is more than [just winning] a winning track record throughout his coaching openly gay as head coach in the U.S.,” Sund- Professional Soccer (WPS) teams, such as the the gold medal; soccer is a life that [one] choos- tenure,” McDermott said. “We are committed to hage said during her coming-out TV interview, Chicago Red Stars, she said. es.” making a run for the playoffs this season. The and she also revealed at the time that she has a “Coaching is all about communication and the Sundhage [pronounced “SUUND-hagh-eh”], team has been very professional and is in a good girlfriend named Marie. fact is, I’m not around the players all the time, 50, is a Swedish former pro player who was position to push forward.” “Back in Sweden in 1995 or so, you couldn’t so I need to find a [different] way to commu- named head coach of the U.S. national Team Nov. Namazi hopes to turn around Chicago’s sea- be a coach on the women’s side [of the sport] nicate with the players,” Sundhage said. “The 13, 2007. She played professionally in her native son by bringing cohesiveness and a winning de- and be a full-time coach. So, my dream was, at challenging thing also is to blend the young country during the years 1978-1996, including a meanor to the team. some point, be a full-time coach in the men’s generation with the old generation because they 146-cap, 71-goal career for the Swedish national “This is a talented group, but talent alone is game. Eventually, I realized that, yes, you can in are very different. team. She started coaching in the early 1990s not always going to be enough,” Namazi said. fact be a full-time women’s coach, and I’m really “Back when I was 15 [years old,] I played and, before accepting her current gig, was an “There need to be other elements to the team— happy about that. my first game with the Swedish national team. assistant with China’s national squad. good leadership, commitment to winning and “The development of women’s soccer has al- I looked around and thought, ‘What am I do- Sundhage participated for Sweden in the 1991 commitment to doing everything in order to get lowed me to do what dreamed of: be a coach and ing [here]?’ I looked up to the older players; I and 1995 Fédération Internationale de Foot- the W’s. And I think that’s an area where I can do it full-time.” thought that was the best thing I could do, and ball Association (FIFA) Women’s World Cup and bring some leadership to the team.” Sundhage leads the U.S. against Germany I didn’t even think I had a choice [but to listen the 1996 Summer Olympics. She won the 1984 Saturday, May 22, at Cleveland Browns Stadium to them]. But the players today, they come in, Union of European Football Associations Wom- (broadcast on ESPN2), for the team’s seventh and some of them think it’s better to just make en’s Championship and Sundhage appeared on a Force lose, but game of the year. The U.S. twice blanked Mexico choices [as opposed to asking what to do]. To- day, they aren’t just following [the older play- are in playoffs ers]. So, I as the coach have to be more clear, By Ross Forman crisp and tell them what I expect from them and the consequences when they make a choice. Their pursuit of perfection came to a resound- “I work more with teamwork nowadays than I ing end Saturday evening, June 5, in Kansas There’s Power did, oh, 15 years ago. City, but the Chicago Force did qualify for the “The new players nowadays are very good, very Independent Women’s Football League (IWFL) good technically, but they don’t read the game playoffs. as well as you’d think; they just need to play a The Kansas City Tribe defeated Chicago 30-12 lot of games, get experience.” as the Force finished the regular-season 7-1. in Our Pride. The Chicago Red Stars are well represented on Chicago faces the Dallas Diamonds on the road Please participate in the largest the national—and international—level, led by June 12. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. forward Megan Rapinoe, who has four goals in “In short, we did not play well,” Chicago Gen- Gay & Lesbian Community Survey 11 caps. Sundhage also coaches midfielder Casey eral Manager Linda Bache said. “We were care- in history, and help demonstrate Nogueira and goalie Jillian Loyden. less with the ball; we had five turnovers, which the growing Power in Our Pride. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011, the largest is atrocious. Although our offense was able to quadrennial international soccer tournament, move the ball, we were unable to capitalize Our 2009 survey had over 30,000 participants from 25+ countries! will be held in Germany, with 16 teams battling on opportunities. So, instead of being 8-0 and Everyone who completes the survey by June 30, 2010 will for bragging rights. hosting playoffs, we now have to travel to Dallas be entered into a drawing to win one of 20 Amazon.com The host country also is the two-time defend- on very short notice and play in stifling heat. credits for $25, or the Grand Prize of a $500 Visa gift card! ing champion. “This loss has made things pretty difficult for “All of the WPS teams will play a big part in us ... we’re going to have to get it done the hard Please take the survey between May 15 and June 30, 2010, and tell your friends! the 2011 World Cup,” Sundhage said. “Megan way now.” Rapinoe certainly is a very interesting player. The Force led 6-0 in the first quarter when Kim She is a flank player, which intrigues me because Marks blocked a Tribe punt and Alisha Brennon www.LGBTsurvey.com that’s something that separates Germany from scooped it up and ran it in for a touchdown. The About the Gay & Lesbian Community SurveyTM: Tremendous strides toward full equality have been achieved by all of the other teams, the fact that they are an PAT by Carolyn Lee was good, but Chicago was our communities over the past decade. There’s Power in Our Pride. Power to make a difference! attacking team, especially in the flank. So, when flagged for a mouthpiece violation, and Lee then • Gay and lesbian survey studies have opened doors (and minds) in leading corporations and organizations, which in turn have recognized the value of their LGBT employees through the establishment of equal hiring policies and domestic partner I look at the U.S. Team, I try to find flank play- missed the re-kick. benefits. This has been a catalyst, leading to sweeping changes in political and social inclusivity. ers who love to challenge other players.” The Tribe responded to build a 16-6 lead at • Demographic reports also influence marketing investment. Virtually absent until recently, we now see a growing variety of products and services represented in gay media, celebrating our diversity. Ads keep LGBT publications and websites There are plenty of other WPS stars under Sund- halftime. in business, serving their communities with independent news and information. hage’s guidance, such as defender Cat Whitehill The second half featured four Force turnovers • Beyond simply advertising, though, these companies support us in many ways, including sponsoring community events and funding community-based charities in order to earn our loyalty. 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