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co-chair of the march, said, "We're marching on Washington on April 30, but we're marching into the voter's booth on November 7. We cannot be ignored." The severest critics of the Millennium March were absent. Prominent activist groups in New York state and Illinois called formal boycotts of the event and several gay rights advocates also complained that the heavy corporate sponsorship of the event — ranging from United Airlines to America OnLine — was turning the march into a mar- keting event.

" But criticism, disputes over the turnout, and debates t;•401114-' about the aims of the march aside, the tens of thousands r attending the weekend events were clearly bolstered by a new Vermont measure, signed into law just days before the march itself, that gives same-sex couples in the state virtual- t ly all the legal benefits married couples in Vermont enjoy. Officiating at a mass marriage ceremony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for more than 3,000 gay and les- EVALI Millennium March bian couples the day before the march, the Rev. Troy Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Churches told the crowd, "We stand here because we know that loves makes a Controversies Aside, family, nothing more, nothing less. We will no longer be silent about the love that dares not speak its name." The March Rolls On The weekend's events were also heavy with notables of , 1i14-f"litm! I: By Keith Clark every stripe. Tennis star Martina Navratilova, actors Ellen I DeGeneres and her partner Anne Heche, Wilson Cruz. Washington— There are probably only two things that Music stars k.d. lang, Melissa Etheridge, Garth Brooks, Madison's So! Kelly-Jones addresses the are universally true about the four gay rights marches in the George Michael and others entertained a sell-out crowd of post-March Rally. Photo by John Quinlan. nation's capital to date: no one agrees much about anything 40,000 at an "Equality Rocks" concert the night before the connected with them, and despite the pre- and post-march In spite of some concerns over security, there was little march itself. Tipper Gore, the vice president's wife, got grousing that seems inevitable, nothing appears to have in the way of anti-gay protest during the weekend. cheers when she spoke briefly at the concert, mixing poli- much impact on the actual marches themselves. A small Virginia group of some 15 people taunted gay tics into even the weekend's main entertainment event. This year's Millennium March on Washington for and lesbian couples at the mass wedding ceremony at the Other politicians also attended the rally, including Sen. Equality was no exception to these two rules. Lincoln Memorial, but they were largely ignored by the Paul Wellstone of Minnesota, Reps. Tammy Baldwin of Estimates of how many attended ranged from organiz- happy couples. Wisconsin and Barney Frank of Massachusetts. ers who said a million people showed up, while law Another small group of anti-gay protesters demon- Perhaps the most common theme running throughout enforcement officials monitoring the event said the figure strating along the march route included Charles Spingola, the weekend — and one that those attending responded was closer to 200,000 to 300,000. a Columbus, Ohio, man who earlier this year was found strongly to — was family. Donna Red Wing, one of the march organizers, said the guilty of criminal damage for tearing down a Rainbow Flag In addition to the mass wedding, a contingent of more event was about "equality, nothing more, nothing less." flying outside the state capitol during a gay pride parade. than a thousand members of PFLAG (Parents and Friends But to many the march had all the trappings of a But the weekend's events generally went smoothly and of Lesbians and Gays) in the march drew loud cheers. Democratic Party rally. It was, some noted, the first were blessed with fine weather. And at the post-march rally, the crowd gave its loud national gay rights march to take place during an election In fact the whole weekend might have been best summed approval when Sol Kelly-Jones, 13, said, her two moms year, and President Clinton and Vice President Al Gore up by what Martina Navratilova said as she took a snapshot "don't just work for civil rights for themselves but for all both sent videotaped messages to the event. And for the from the rally stage of the crowd at the mall: "Smile." people. My parents also have taught me how important it first time, a Cabinet member — Aida Alvarez of the Small is to live honestly, even when it's scary." The young girl's Business Administration — spoke at the rally. Editor's Note: See additional MMOW coverage mothers, Sunshine Jones and Joann Kelly of Madison, Several speakers urged gays and lesbians attending to and photos on page 8. Wisc., hugged each other on stage as their daughter was vote for Gore this November. And Nicole Murray-Ramirez, applauded loudly by the crowd.

ruled that gays and lesbians in Vermont are discriminated against by being denied the rights and benefits available to married couples. The court told the legislature it could either legalize same-sex marriages or come up with its own proposal, as long as it gave same-sex couples effectively all the legal rights of legally married couples as far as the state Vermont Says `I Do' could legislate. In 1994, the Hawaii Supreme Court told the state it had to come up with a legally compelling reason if it wanted to continue denying gays and lesbians the right to marry. But that ruling set off a political and religious backlash that led state voters to amend CIVIL UNIONS BILL SIGNED INTO LAW their constitution to bar same-sex marriages, then prompted Congress to pass federal leg- islation allowing states to refuse to recognize such marriages from other states, and state By Keith Clark legislatures from recognizing such marriages. Montpelier, Vt. — Despite some concerns that a second vote might threaten to derail The Vermont legislation is the first time since that Hawaii high court ruling that a it, the Vermont House of Representatives voted 79-68 to approve a measure that extends state has moved so positively to extend the rights — if not actually the name — of mar- to same-sex couples in the state most of the rights and benefits of marriage in the form riage to gays and lesbians. known as "civil unions." The new Vermont measure will impact hundreds of major and minor areas of state Gov. Howard Dean promptly signed the measure into law the day after the lawmak- law, from making important decisions for a partner during a crisis to state taxes. Federal ers approved it, saying the bill had prompted "possibly the most prolonged and intense rights and benefits - from income taxes to pension benefits — would not be affected by period of public debate in the history of the state." the Vermont legislation, and civil unions would have no legal standing outside the state of In signing the measure, Gov. Dean called the legislature's bill "a courageous and pow- Vermont. erful statement about who we are in the state of Vermont." The new measure, which would go into effect July 1, requires same-sex couples to get Speaking at a news conference, the governor said, "I also believe this legislation a license through town clerks and to be certified by a justice of the peace, a judge or a speaks to the heart of this state, certainly to my heart, because as I've said in the past, we licensed member of the clergy. Dissolving a civil union in the state requires couples to go in this state value who we are much more than what we are." to family court, the same as married couples who divorce. Acknowledging the intense opposition the law generated, Gov. Dean said "there is no There remains, however, intense opposition to the new law in the state. One group of shame in having opposed this bill for most of the people who opposed it." But he added voters is trying to impeach the supreme court justices who delivered the unanimous rul- the state "will now use the time to reconcile each other's viewpoints." ing, and the Catholic Church in the state has said it will defy the law and refuse to extend Voting for the bill in its second balloting in the House after previously being any benefits to its employees in a civil union. approved by a slightly narrower margin of 76-69, were 59 Democrats, 15 Republicans and A coalition of groups opposed to the civil unions law also immediately announced 5 members of other parties. Voting against the measure were 51 Republicans, 16 they would campaign to oust lawmakers who voted in favor of the measure. Democrats and 1 member of another party. David Stertzbach, a Baptist minister who heads Vermont Defense of Marriage, said. The legislation, far more extensive than any domestic partnership laws in the U.S., "Our goal is to put in candidates that are opposed to this abominable bill." has been intensely denounced by religious conservatives who say it amounts to "marriage in all but name" and that it threatens the traditional foundations of the family. The bill was the result of a decision last December by the state's supreme court which May 17, 2000 • www.instepnews.com Page 8 IN Step May 4 — Mertens Millennium March Succeeded Convicted as a Source of Inspiration News Analysis by John Quinlan evoked passionate concern, and powerful potential. Etheridge epitomized the range Battery Washington, DC — For hundreds of of feelings in her multiple appearances. Wisconsin residents who traveled east for of One moment she was writhing on her By Jamakaya the Millenium March on Washington over back metaphorically making love to her —Jason Anthony Mertens, who the weekend of April 28, all of the political EQUALITY Milwaukee guitar, and in another moment, she was attacked several gay men outside of the bar La infighting and discord that had preceded I quietly leading the audience through a ■ in December of 1998, pleaded no contest the march itself had little meaning. In a Cage deeply moving a capella sing-along as a and was convicted of felony and misdemeanor delightful repeat of past marches, for one tribute to people facing hate crimes. Tammy Baldwin addresses the battery in a Milwaukee courtroom April 26. glorious weekend, the world was turned on It was a march weekend that some- MMOW crowd. Sentencing is set for June 2 at 8:30 a.m.. its head — as nine out of ten people you'd Mertens, 26, appeared in court accompa- meet out on the street, in the festivals, or nied by his attorney, Michael H. Kopp, fami- on the Metro were LGBT people and our ly members, friends, and his Pastor, Mike allies. This place was ours. The feeling of Baxter. Judge John E. McCormack accepted safety and community was tangible. A his plea and then issued the "guilty" judg- For those of us from Wisconsin, this ments. Mertens was advised that as a con- place was ours in more ways than one. As victed felon he is prohibited from possessing never before, Wisconsin seemed to be any firearms. He remains free on bail pend- center stage in our movement. On the ing his sentencing in June. morning of Saturday, April 29, several Mertens was convicted of assaulting Cory dozen teens from the Oregon and Liebmann and Robert Wendorf as they stood Middleton Gay/Straight Alliances awoke with a group of people outside La Cage just to find themselves featured in a picture YA after closing in the early morning hours of and a story on the front page of the etv itto Dec. 4, 1998. In his complaint, Liebmann Washington Post. In rousing speeches on said that Mertens yelled, "I'm going to kill Saturday and Sunday, our own openly les- you, faggot!" along with other threats and bian Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin anti-gay slurs. Wendorf was knocked to the dared the hundreds of thousands of peo- ground by Mertens and suffered a punctured ple assembled to "dream of a world" with- eardrum. Liebmann sustained bruises and out homophobia, and then "make it so." his glasses were broken. On Sunday, 13-year-old Madison LGBT The police responded to the crime that rights activist Sol Kelley-Jones, with her night. Both victims gave their versions of the proud mothers behind her, took the main story to officers who then apprehended stage at the march to remind everyone "to Mertens and placed him in a paddy wagon. speak out when you see homophobic It was only a month later when he was invited harassment happening because silence is Members of a Milwaukee contingent to the MMOW. Photo by John Quinlan to the City Attorney's Office for a meeting taking a stand." about the incident that Liebmann learned Wisconsin, which in 1982 became the times managed to be a little too slick, a lit- Mertens had been issued a municipal citation first state to ban discrimination on the tle too commercial, and a little too politi- for assault and battery. While Mertens basis of sexual orientation, was out in the cally correct — all at the same time. And claimed to be innocent, Liebmann expressed lead again in calling attention to the youth yet, in conversations overheard as we scat- tered to the winds at the train stations and frustration that he was not charged with a of our movement both kids in LGBT fami- `de more serious offense. Because "substantial ly and LGBT youth. As speaker after airports on Sunday night, it was clear that injury" was involved in the assault, Assistant speaker noted, in the youth of our country the march had fulfilled its central purpose :;5 City Attorney Charles Theiss decided to send lies our hope for an end to homophobia, — motivating people to action when they the case to the District Attorney's office for but we can't expect them to do it alone. return home. Some activists had argued prosecution. The march weekend had its share of for months that resources were being But the complaint against Mertens and the long lines and short tempers, but it was wasted that were better spent back home case file were apparently misplaced by the City also a beautiful example of the resonant on local and state initiatives. But that Attorney's Office, causing a ten-month delay in power of shared experience. No more so argument ignored the galvanizing, catalyz- the prosecution of the case. It took months of was this true than at Saturday night's ing effect that a national march has on Shortly after addressing the MMOW phone calls and letters by Liebmann and his Equality Rocks concert. Featuring head- those it brings together. As Sol Kelley- Youth Rally at Du Pont Circle, Tammy eventual appeal to the media, which exposed liners like Melissa Etheridge, k.d. lang, Jones and Tammy Baldwin and the Baldwin poses with students from the the run-a-round on local TV news, to get a Chaka Khan, Garth Brooks, and George Oregon/Middleton teens learned from the Oregon and Middleton (WI) countless response from authorities. Then, when charges Michael, the event's producers skillfully people who approached them Gay/Straight Alliances. after hearing them speak out inspiration is were finally filed against Mertens, Assistant brought the 40,000 of us gathered togeth- Photo by John Quinlan District Attorney Douglas Simpson did not er in RFK stadium through the full gamut a powerful force for social change. In charge him under the state's hate crimes law. of emotions. The music rocked. and at bringing hundreds of thousands of us That law mandates stiffer penalties on convic- times it just rang out. The serious events together to learn from and be inspired by tion if the crime was motivated even partially facing our community were interwoven one another, the march succeeded beyond by bias based on race, religion, ethnicity, sexu- throughout, but in a way that skillfully its organizers wildest dreams. al orientation, etc. The Mertens case has stirred anger in the gay groups would have to admit heterosexuals, if Jewish organi- city's LGBT community because of the zations could legally exclude non-Jews, if the Catholic Church bureaucratic snafus and the failure of the Justices Hear Arguments could be required to accept non-Catholics District Attorney's Office to invoke the hate In a closely watched test of states' and cities' power to open crimes law. Research indicates that the state mainstream groups to gays and lesbians, the court held a lively and hate crimes law, which stood up to the in Boy Scout Case sometimes fretful hearing on the New Jersey case that poses a Supreme Court's scrutiny and has become a major civil rights battle. It was the court's final hearing of this term. model for similar laws in other states, has By Keith Clark What emerged most clearly from the justices' questions was never been invoked by the Milwaukee Washington — Several Supreme Court justices showed deep the feared effect on private groups other than the Scouts if the District Attorney's Office. An LGBT com- concern about setting a precedent to control who can join a wide court required an open-door policy to end private discrimination. munity meeting was held recently to discuss array of private groups during oral arguments in the case of an The justices also expressed concerns about how committed the problems in the DA's office and how to openly gay scoutmaster, James Dale, who was thrown out of the the Scouts are to their own ban, noting that the youth group in reform its policies. Boy Scouts of America because of his sexual orientation. fact doesn't actually have a formal policy declaration barring Meanwhile, Liebmann and Wendorf plan Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Stephen Breyer, John Paul homosexuals. Another justice openly questioned whether the to be at the sentencing hearing on June 2, Stevens and Anthony Kennedy, along with Chief Justice William Scouts had embraced its anti-gay policy out of actual conviction determined that Mertens, who has a previous Rehnquist, all raised questions about the impact of ruling that or for public relations purposes. conviction for disorderly conduct (reduced requires a private organization such as the Boy Scouts to follow The court is expected to decide the Scout case by early summer. from the original charge of endangering safe- state or local anti-bias laws that they have generally been ty by use of a weapon), should not be given a exempted from. lenient sentence. Justices wondered if the Scouts would have to admit girls, if www.instepnews.com • May 4 — May 17, 2000 IN Step Page 9

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Ruthe Badger, DNR's Conservation Drive and Lawes Road Regional Director said, "By closing Vehicle access will be available only to Conservation Drive to vehicular traffic, those individuals covered under the our enforcement staff can concentrate American with Disabilities Act (ADA). their efforts on the intensively used beach Permits will be issued to persons having a area and illegal behaviors, such as lewd state Department of Transportation (DOT) and lascivious conduct and the attendant hang-tag parking permit or DOT handicap cruising that takes place." license plate or, in special circumstances, on Ti A8RTIFN9G FROM This statement raised the hackles of a case-by-case basis. Susan Oshman, land LGBT activists and beach users. David S. and forestry leader at DNR's South Central Wilcox, Chair of Madison Pride, and a i Region said, "Those with permits will beach user said, "I was at the beach regu- receive a key that opens the gate." Vehicle larly last summer (although primarily on access permits will be available from the weekends) and only once or twice saw the property manager at Tower Hill State Park, 2000 FORESTERS AT 2.9% FINANCING-12 IN STOCK activity being reported. On the other Spring Green. interested persons may call hand, Ms. Badger was never there and is (608) 588-2591 or (608) 588-2116. getting her information from highly sensa- This new ruling includes disabled tionalized reports from DNR staff." hunters and anglers. Hunters and anglers Wilcox continued, saying, "Yes, inap- Ell /7 7LE having DNR issued Class A, B, or C per- HWY 20, RACINE • 262-886-5111 • OPEN MON. - FRI. 9:00-9:00, SAT. 9:00-5:30 propriate activity does occur, but it is so mits will also be issued a vehicle access rare that it could be dealt with by DNR permit. They will be allowed entry to the staff in an effective and non-judgmental property during the various seasons' open manner with very minimal effort and hours, but will be subject to the same BESTD TRAVELING HIV TESTING CLINICS without penalizing the rest of the beach- restrictions regarding vehicular access. Thurs., UWM Health Fair, loam-2pm • Thurs., May 4, La Cage, iopm-iam goers who behave appropriately. Badger is May 4, Sat., May 13, Midtowne Spa, iopm-iam • Fri., May 19, Ballgame, 6pm-9pm Dan Savage to FIlifiFashion Tip #29: Face Voter You don't have wait until after he Fraud Charges get -nto your pants to be tested. Des Moines — Seattle sex columnist Dan Savage will be charged with felony voter fraud for allegedly casting a vote in Iowa's first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses, according to attorney Mark Weinhardt, who is representing Savage. Savage will appear May 9 in Polk County District Court. Dan Savage Savage faces a felony charge and a serious mis- demeanor charge, which could land him behind bars for a total of six years if he's con- victed, Weinhardt said. Weinhardt, who said he hadn't seen official court documents, declined to comment further. Savage claimed that he used his temporary address at Des Moines' Kirkwood Hotel Anonymous HIV Antibody Tests to vote in the January caucuses. In the days after the caucuses, he wrote an article for online magazine Salon.com called "Stalking Gary Bauer." Savage, who is gay, wrote that Mon., and Tues. —6 - 8:30 pm he tried to infiltrate the conservative Republican's Iowa campaign as an act of protest. He BESTD Men's Clinic also claimed that he attempted to infect Bauer with the flu bug by licking door knobs at the campaign headquarters. STD Diagnosis & TRatment, Loras Schulte, who headed Bauer's Iowa campaign, said he was pleased to hear that Tues., 6 - 8:30 pm • Walk-in Savage would be charged. "The reason it was important to me was because the whole process Support Groups of our caucuses and voting is very dear to my heart," Schulte said. "For someone...with so ESTI) careless disregard for the privilege one has in voting... it didn't sit well with me." ,d4 for Cay HIV+ Men and their partners Deputy Polk County Attorney Joe Weeg declined to comment on the Savage case, say- CL I N I C ing the matter remained under investigation. Savage could not be reached for comment. HIV Early Because Savage is returning to Des Moines on his own, attorney Mark Weinhardt VOLUNTEERS SERVING THE Intervention Program said he doesn't expect Savage to be arrested. By offering to appear, Savage avoided extra- COMMUNITY SINCE 1974. dition from Washington. Call for information Weinhardt said it would be up to District Judge Robert Wilson whether to put Savage in jail after his appearance. The arrest warrant sets his bail at $11,700. 1240 East Brady Street • 414.272.2144 Call for information and appointments. Page 10 IN Step May 4 — May 17, 2000 • www.instepnews.com Asked of things have improved for gay N.J. Cops Reopen and lesbian seniors, Murray told IN Step: Eldon Murray "We still have a long way to go. We badly Murder Cases of need an outreach program, because the Five Gay Men older a person is, the more likely they are Named to to be in the closet, and we know we are not NEWARK, N.J. —Police in New reaching a lot of people who might need / Jersey say new technology and a our assistance." reward of $45,000 may combine to Senior Citizen "Even though we've been in existence help them solve a series of murders for six or seven years," he said, "there are of gay men from the early 19906 in still a lot of older people out there who the New Jersey, New York and Penn- don't know about us." Hall of Fame Murray thinks that, in general, things sylvania area. have improved quite a bit for gay people. Between 1991 and 1993, five gay By Jamakaya men were killed and dismembered "We've come a long way in Milwaukee Milwaukee — Longtime gay activist since I became active here in 1969. We in the region. Eldon Murray is among five Milwaukeeans Although police admit the mur- have good rapport with our elected offi- who will be inducted into the Milwaukee Eldon Murray. Photo Jorge Cabal cials who work with us. We now have a der cases are old, they also say that County Commission on Aging's Senior VD Clinic in the 1970s. That clinic evolved domestic partners registry. We have a new advances in DNA and finger- Citizen Hall of Fame. The ceremony will and continues operating today as the Brady police department that actually recruits print detection may help them iden- take place in the office of County Executive East STD Clinic. gay and lesbian people for the police force. tify the killer or killers in the cases. F. Thomas Ament on Friday, May 19 at 10 More germane to his award from the We have a strong PFLAG (Parents, Families a.m. The Hall of Fame honors older adults Commission on Aging, Murray started the and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) group. School President who have made significant contributions to Milwaukee chapter of SAGE — Senior Our PrideFest is now on the Summerfest the community. Action in a Gay Environment — in 1994. grounds. We've got a very strong AIDS Defends University "Awards coming from within the gay Since then, he has been a tireless advocate project. There are a lot of things that community are meaningful," Murray com- of Mich. Gay Course for gay and lesbian seniors, within the gay Milwaukee can be very proud of." mented to IN Step. "But it is not too often community and in the community at large. Still, there are areas for improvement, ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Lee that awards are given outside the commu- Last year alone, SAGE sponsored 59 educa- according to Murray. Bollinger, president of the University nity to openly gay people." tional and social events for older gays and "One priority should be trying to make of Michigan, told the school's "This award gives recognition by the lesbians. the District Attorney understand that he regents that a course on "How to Be county and the Department on Aging to a Murray was the first openly gay person must prosecute [gay bashing assaults] under Gay" is appropriate for the universi- whole segment of the population that has to be appointed to the advisory board of the hate crimes laws. I think it's a disgrace ty. heretofore been overlooked," Murray said, the Milwaukee Commission on Aging. In that he refuses to. And, of course, SAGE "It is the role of the university to "because in recognizing me, they are also 1999, he arranged to bring the "Village could really use a strong outreach program think about what it means to be recognizing all gay and lesbian seniors." Elders" exhibit from New York to to help more of our gay and lesbian seniors. human," Bollinger said in brief Murray has a history of activism in Milwaukee for Older Americans Month. It You know, a community is judged by the remarks at the regents' meeting. Milwaukee's gay community that dates back was displayed at the LGBT Community way it treats its elderly people." "This to 1969. He was a founder of the Gay course is a facet of the study Center, but also at the Department on To contact SAGE, call (414) 271-0378 People's Union, one of the first gay liberation of what it means to be human. It's Aging and the Washington Park Senior after 4 p.m.. groups in Milwaukee, and he edited the one of intellectual interest. We Center where it raised consciousness about GPU News, a glossy monthly publication, believe this course has academic older gays and lesbians. value." from 1970-80. He helped establish the GPU The class, slated by Prof. David Halperin this Fall, had been attacked by the American Family Associa- tion's Michigan chapter as an NEWS attempt "to force taxpayers to foot POPULAR the bill for a class whose express purpose is to `experiment' in 'initiat- Discount Videos & Magazines ing' Ttulipomania: teen-agers into a lifestyle of Hundreds of Adult Male Videos homosexual behavior." Historical term for the hysteria DVD Movies Now Available! The regents didn't comment or and consumer demand act on the issue since Bollinger's surrounding the 17th Century Dutch flower markets. as low as $9 95 remarks were simply to give them the administration's views about the Open 7 days a week • 8am to midnight course because of news reports Perennials • Annuals resulting from the AFA criticism. 225 N. Water St, Milwaukee • 218-0636 After the meeting, however, sev- Hanging Baskets eral regents told reporters they are committed to academic freedom and Rainbow Pin Wheels support the course. "The perspective that attacked it Botanical Giftware just wanted to make it an issue, and 13NI74, I don't think it's an issue," Regent 4 Olivia Maynard told the "Michigan L MILWAUKEE Daily." 4 Shop 10,000 acres of Gay Journalist tiST FA) Wins Pulitzer perennials at Maintaining the Endowment Fund and NEW YORK — Mark Schools, an www.tulipomaniaine.eom openly gay columnist with the "Vil- Building Fund and providing assistance for lage Voice," has won the Pulitzer a variety of programs and organizations in Prize for international reporting. the community. Schools was awarded the prize for an eight-part series, "AIDS: The Become part of our growing community Become a Tulipomaniac Agony of Africa." with open membership and accountability. Although a number of openly gay Located inthe Historic Windmill at and lesbian artists have won 319 E. Howard Ave. Pulitzers in literary and music cate- GA COMMUNITY gories, Schoofs is the first openly CENTER TRUST FUND gay journalist to win a Pulitzer Prize Call (414) 489-WIND (9463) P.O. Box 1686 • Milwaukee, WI 53201 as an individual in the journalism category. Ask for Michael Gaffney INFO LINE: 414/643-1652 www.tulipomaniainc.com a 501 c-3 tax exempt organization www.instepnews.com • May 4 — May 17, 2000 IN Step Page 11 Report: Fundies CeCe Peniston, Egg Fund-Raiser Loosing Interest in Hatches Big Bucks Homosexuality Lisa, Lisa WASHINGTON, D.C. — Funda- By Mike Fitzpatrick mentalist Christians may be losing Green Bay — The Argonauts of their interest in gay rights issues to Headline Wisconsin found their baskets bulging fol- and focusing more on general con- lowing the most successful Easter Egg sale cerns, a recent National Association in the history of the group. This year's ten- of Evangelicals (NAE) survey sug- day sale netted $4,667 for the group's gests. PrideFest Argonauts Charities. Inc. A similar NAE survey in 1990 Milwaukee — PrideFest 2000 will "We more than doubled last year's prove to be another fun-filled weekend. sale," Argonaut Steve Jones said. "Our found that 75 percent of those With more than 100 hours of stage time, CeCe Peniston members were racing to keep up with the polled said social issues like visitors will have a tough time choosing demand, making new eggs and obtaining abortion and gay rights were the title tells you where I'm coming from with greatest problems facing America. which acts to take in. Some of the finest the new album," Peniston stated in her extra small prizes for the sale." entertainers in the Midwest will be wow- According to Jones, one of the reasons Only 65 percent in the latest A&M biography. survey agreed. ing the crowds from four stages. Let the Latin rhythms wash over you on the sale exceeded all expectations might In the 1990 survey, 15 percent "We made an extraordinary effort to Sunday, June 11 as Lisa Lisa takes the spot- have been the establishment of the picked homosexuality specifically bring in acts of all venues," said light on the Miller Stage at 8 p.m. "Golden Egg" award for the gay-supportive Entertainment Coordinator Darren Pitman. As the front woman for Full Force's venue which sold the most eggs. Winner as one of the country's top three "And, for the first time, we will have nation- Cult Jam, Lisa Lisa enjoyed a string of this year was Java's, which sold $1484 problems. In the 2000 poll, only al acts on both Saturday and Sunday nights." chart-topping songs, beginning with "I worth of Easter eggs. Second place 8 percent did. Dance club diva CeCe Peniston will be Wonder if I Take You Home." Their debut Napalese Lounge was only six dollars John Green, a political scientist at PrideFest on Saturday, June 10, taking album, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full behind with $1,478 in sales. at the University of Akron in Ohio, center stage in the Miller Oasis at 9 p.m. Force, built upon the success of "I Wonder However, Jones said the most impor- who conducted the NAE survey, Peniston is probably best known for her if I Take You Home" with the ballad "All tant reason for the sale's success is the gen- said evangelicals were "coming to smash hit, "Finally!" which was later featured Cried Out." Released in 1987, their sopho- erosity of the Green Bay gay community. terms with what it means to live in in the movie, "Pricilla Queen of the Desert." more release, "Spanish Fly," also achieved "On a per capita basis I think Green Bay a diverse, pluralistic society. There Peniston's next hit, "We Got A Love Thang," platinum sales with singles such as "Head raises more money for charity than any is a sense that one can have one's rocketed to Number One on Billboard,s Club to Toe" and "Lost Emotion" keeping Cult other gay community in the state." own views about morality without month of its release. With Egg sale and Play chart within a Jam on the charts and making Lisa Lisa an Proceeds from the Easter needing to force them on other another single on the charts, Peniston began other Argonauts-sponsored events go to international star. people." a year of touring clubs and small theaters in PrideFest is June 9-11 at the Henry W. Argonauts Charities, Inc. The charity pro- the US and abroad. While on tour she saw Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee.For vides emergency financial assistance to Fired Lesbian "Inside That I Cried," "Crazy Love," and more information, call the Greater people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and "Keep on Walkin," join the list of hits from Milwaukee Convention and Visitors other northeastern Wisconsin LGBT com- Sues Kentucky her debut album. Bureau at (800) 554-1448, or visit the munity members dealing with extraordi- In 1993 she released "Thought Ya PrideFest web site, www.pridefest.com. nary health or debilitating circumstances. Baptist Agency Knew" on A&M Records, along with the LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alicia first single "I'm in the Mood." "I guess that Pedreira has filed a federal lawsuit against the Kentucky Baptist f•- Homes for Children and the state of Kentucky, charging she was wrong- let the fully fired as a social worker at the Not Just Another Javdru Store facility in 1998 because of her sexu- POWER of al orientation. 1' IN Sfep The suit, filed by the ACLU, argues that the state of Kentucky Work improperly uses tax funds paid to for the agency to support religious- based bias. The Baptist Homes for YOU! Children has a policy of refusing to Coll our ad dept. today' 414.278.7840. exf. 2 hire anyone who is known to be homosexual, and Pedreira's orienta- tion was sited as the reason she REAL ESTATE was being fired in her records at the agency. n fl EUSIOMEf'S The ACLU suit contends that the policy not only violates civil rights lifestyles dfld PEEds laws, it also violates the principle of cr dfE lif1014." separation of church and state. The Baptist Homes, affiliated with the Southern Baptist denomination, 4 /110) received about $12 million of its $21 million budget last year from the state. (414) 52 -W, 222 • (414) 481-2193 NS. The Baptist Homes insists it wi ll sill Buresh fight the suit and that homosexuals are not good role models for young e An. people at the facility. Other plaintiffs who joined aott,"4 71tediebte Pedreira in the suit include local religious and civil-rights leaders and Dr. Mark A. Huffman the parents of a teenager who the • cioldslnifh suit says thrived under Pedreira's • Cotom Dcsigns Dr. Arthur King care while she worked at the • Rcpairs 2 414 N. Farwel l Ave. agency's home in Middletown, Ky. Kentucky officials have already Mi lwaukee, WI 5321 1 indicated the state may end its con- For appointments cal l : tract for services with the Baptist Summer I lours: Tur.s., lituN.10-6piu • Wed. & Fri. I0-4pni • Sul. 9-2pin & by appointment Homes if it doesn't change it poli- Non., ( 4 1 4 ) 3 3 2 - 6 9 0 0 cies against gays and lesbians. 6011 W. Layton Avenue • (ircenrickl, WI • 414-251-K-122 Most insurance, cash and credit cards accepted Page 12 IN Step May 4 — May 17, 2000 • www.instepnews.com

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Volunteer of the Year: Derek Nolen; Ally of The New Harvest Foundation is the also encouraged to bring a dish to pass. For OutReach Seeks the Year: Sandra Torkildson. only foundation in Dane County that chan- more information, please contact the Award Nominations Nomination forms are available at nels charitable contributions exclusively to Lawrence University Diversity Center at OutReach, 600 Williamson St., (608) 255- individuals and organizations working to (920) 832-7051. Madison — OutReach, Madison's 8582, or on-line at www.outreachinc.com. promote gay, lesbian, bisexual rights, serv- LGBT community center, seeks nomina- Nominations must be received by May 31. ices, culture and community development. GLSEN Holds tions of individuals, organizations and Founded in 1984, the New Harvest businesses who have made outstanding New Harvest Seeks Foundation is operated by a Board of Prom at Madison contributions to Madison's LGBT commu- Directors of 18 volunteers. It pools the con- nity. Awards will be presented at the Eighth Grant Applications tributions of hundreds of donors each year Civic Center Annual OutReach Awards Banquet, to be Madison — The New Harvest to provide grant money to GLB causes. Madison — Do you remember your held Friday, July 14, at the Monona Terrace Foundation, which raises and distributes For more information, or to request high school prom? Do you even want to? Community and Convention Center. funds to support LGBT well-being in Madison application materials, contact the New Well, here's the "Prom You'll Want to Nominations are a means of acknowl- and surrounding Dane County, is seeking Harvest Foundation, P.O. Box 1786, Remember!" On Saturday, May 6, the Gay, edging some of the people whose work, applications for its Spring and Summer 2000 Madison, WI 53701-1786, (608) 256-4204. Lesbian, Straight Education Network of sometimes visible, sometimes not, makes grant cycle. All organizations and individuals Wisconsin (GLSEN WI) will host its sec- such a remarkable contribution to working on projects which benefit the LGBT Picnic at Lawrence ond dance extravaganza at the Madison Madison's LGBT community. A committee communities in Dane County are invited to Civic Center from 9p.m. to 1a.m. of community members reviews the nomi- apply. The application deadline is June 5. University May 14 Highlights include a raffle of prizes such nations and selects award recipients. Past Awardees must either be a 501(c)(3) Lawrence — The Lawrence University as a lake cruise from the Nau-Ti-Gal, dinner award winners, OutReach staff and board tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization, or Diversity Center and the LGBT group Pride at the Opera House, the crowning of the members are not eligible to receive awards. use a qualifying fiscal agent. Grants fall into are co- sponsoring an event called "Family prom court, and music from every decade. Award categories are Man of the Year, several focus areas: social service, social Reunion" on Sunday, May 14, from 3:30 Guests will find music to dance to, no mat- Woman of the Year, Organization or change, public education, health care, the p.m. until dusk. ter when they graduated from high school! Business of the Year, Ally of the Year (non- arts and culture, and development of the All LGBT people and their supporters This adult funky-formal will raise LGBT individuals or groups that support gay, lesbian and bisexual communities. from Lawrence, Appleton, and the sur- money to support GLSEN's activities in the LGBT community) and OutReach Preference is given to 1) new and inno- rounding areas are invited to enjoy a picnic Wisconsin schools. GLSEN WI works to Volunteer of the Year. The nominations vative projects or services which respond to on the Mail Hall Green on the Lawrence end discrimination by sponsoring confer- committee also will entertain nominations unmet needs in the community; 2) a con- University campus. There will be activities, ences, teen scholarships and in-services for in other categories and may select addi- tinuation of projects of proven value to the information booths, and food. People are teachers and administrators in order to tional award recipients. community; or, 3) cooperative or collabo- Last year's winners were Organization rative working relationships with others of the Year: The Ten Percent Society; engaged in similar efforts. While there is Woman of the Year: Janice Czyscon; Man no specific limit on grant awards, recent of the Year: Mark Pocan; OutReach awards have ranged from $300 to $2,500. Mr. & Ms. Mystique National Don't miss the next Rainbow U Lecture: "Queer Country", an intro to gay rodeo - Thursday, May 25 7:00pm - 8:30pm Pageant Set for May 21 Milwaukee — Charles D Productions, Inc. proudly unveils the Mr. & Ms. Mystique National Pageant 2000 contestants and new title holders on Sunday, May 21 at the beautiful Hilton Hotel City Center's Crystal Ballroom, 509 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee. Dinner begins at 5 p.m., followed by performances from well- Make Yourself known local, regional and national contestants at 6 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and the pageant are $35, pageant only tickets are $25 or $225 for a table of 8, and must be reserved by May 15. At Home. "Imagine 'Paris Is Burning' meets the NAACP Awards live in Milwaukee and you have the Mr. & Ms. Mystique Pageant 2000," said Charles Daniels, President and founder of Charles D Productions, Inc. 'The caliber of entrants, their unique talents Volunteer at the LGBT and styles from throughout the Midwest and the East Coast continues to impress me Community Center today! year after year — it's what keeps me going," Daniels said. "It is my hope to have con- testants from the West Coast and truly make this commemorative pageant special." • Immediate opportunities for front desk "greeters". Reigning Mr. Mystique. R. Darius Black of Atlanta, Georgia and Ms. Mystique • Minimal little commitment With huge return. Alexis Principle from St. Louis, Missouri will hand over their title and crown to the recipients of the Mr. & Ms. Mystique National 2000. First place winner will receive • Find out what's going MI — give back to the community. $2,500 ($1,250 the night of the Pageant and $1,250 at the 2001 Pageant). Over 10 • Meet new people. and help to build a "I lome of our own". participants from throughout the country will participate in this yearis event includ- ing Milwaukee's very own Onyx and the elegant Misha Mahon, as well as prelimi- Join the ranks of dedicated I,C13T volunteers. Attend one of nary pageant winners from Chicago. Back as this year's co-host for the sixth annual production, Chicago's `Heavy our informationalorientation sessions 10 find out more: Diva' Otis Mack said, "The Mr. & Ms. Mystique Pageant is an unforgettable evening Thur, May 4: 7-8:30pm or Sat, May 6: 10-11:30am that brings together gifted men and women who share their sheer genius with us from across the nation." For info, questions. or to register, call Kathy at 271-2656 Co-host Ms. Sophia Macintosh of Atlanta echoed his excitement, 'This one-of-a- kind event provides our Black LGBT communities, their families and allies, the opportunity to unite with the community at large to socialize and share their pride!' Daniels, an entrepreneur of Wisconsin's Pageant that pays tribute to African Milwaukee American and other performers of color, is also known for his community activism V vv on HIV/AIDS. He also creates awareness of portraying positive images of the African-American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community through his V V V LGBT work on the Pageant and as co-host of The Queer Show on Milwaukee's Public Community Access Cable Television. One of the key elements for Charles D Productions, Inc. is to empower African Americans and build ties with other communities of color and die Center their allies. A special thanks to Pageant Sponsor John Curd, Ph.D., President of Baxgen, a ••• California-based producer of an AIDS vaccination and Pageant program advertisers: Emerald's, Milwaukee Hilton Hotel City Center, Afterwords Bookstore and Café, Fluid 1 4 V OO1111.11 61111. Olreet Bar, Best Western Inn Towne Hotel, and The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center. For more information on how to become a contestant, a Pageant sponsor, pur- 414-271-2656 www.mkelgbt.org chase tickets or advertise in the commemorative booklet, please contact: Mr. & Ms. Mystique National Pageant 2000, 2900 W. Highland Blvd., Suite. 312, Milwaukee, WI 53208 or call, Charles D Productions at (414) 708-2533, Ms. Tiffany Dixon, (414) MOVIE NIGHTS May 13: "Get Real" 374-4327 or Carmen A. Murguia, (414) 276-8546. Advance tickets are available at May 27: "Boys Don't Cry" Emerald's Bar & Lounge, 801 E. Hadley, Milwaukee. Saturdays 7pm We have Popcorn - You bring the soda www.instepnews.com • May 4 — May 17, 2000 IN Step Page 13 educate and help eradicate homophobia is free and open to the public. For informa- from schools. All kids have the right to be tion or to volunteer at the event, please call safe in school. Your attendance at the (414) 225-1525. GLSEN prom will help support this impor- The annual event began in San "If they are good enough tant and challenging work. Francisco in 1983 and today is the world's Tickets are $15 in advance until the day largest annual community-based event, of the prom, and $18 at the door. Tickets with people in over 300 cities in 43 differ- to bring home, they are good can be ordered by mail by sending a check ent countries participating. to GLSEN WI, P.O. Box 259502, Madison, enough to bring to church." WI 53715-9502. Madison ticket outlets OutReach Receives include A Room of One's Own, "Etes Vous Prets!?" Coffee Co., Magic Mill, and Ground $10,000 Donation Zero Coffee Shop. Visit GLSEN's web site at Madison — An anonymous donor http://www.glsenwi.org, or call Lisa Aarli at recently gave $10,000 to OutReach, (608) 244-0883 for more information. Madison's LGBT community center. Milwaukee Ma According to OutReach, this is the largest Catholics "Rebuild- contribution from a private individual in the agency's 27-year history. The gift was desig- ing Faith" Meet in nated for the center's renovation program. Milwaukee The donation was made as a challenge to other OutReach supporters. Given as a Milwaukee — "Rebuilding Faith," the matching fund, the gift will double contri- monthly discussion group for gay, lesbian, butions from other donors. bisexual and transgendered Catholics, will "For every dollar we raise from other meet on May 7 from 10:30a.m. to Noon at individuals, the anonymous donor will Holy Trinity/Guadalupe School, 613 S. 4th match it — doubling their gift," said St. in Milwaukee. Joseph Bednarowski, OutReach's The topic of May's meeting will be Development Director. "It's a tremendous "Living and Dying: Issues of Health and opportunity for our community and our mile Spirituality." There will be a panel of organization. Supporters can have twice speakers to lead the discussion. For more the impact with their donations." information, call (414) 481-8543. The donation will allow OutReach to Metropolitan (ommunity Church complete the second phase of its renova- AIDS Candlelight tion project. Acoustical ceilings will be added to the community center's offices Thomas Vigil Planned and meeting rooms. A cafe/lounge area Rev. Lew broyles • Rev. Elaine in Milwaukee will also be created for drop-in clients. Worship: fundays @ 11am Donations can be sent to OutReach, Milwaukee — Join the AIDS Resource P.O. Box 168, Madison, WI 53701. For Center of Wisconsin for 17th Annual more information, call (608) 255-8582, or 12.59 West Mineralftreet • Milwaukee, WI 5.5204 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial visit OutReach's web site at Just two blocks south of National Avenue. being held on Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m. at http://www.outreachinc.com. Village Church, 130 E. Juneau Street, (414) .585-1100 Milwaukee, to honor and celebrate the life of those who have died of AIDS. This year's Rainbow Heights ceremony, titled "Faces of AIDS," is being Yard Sale May 6 coordinated by ARCW in partnership with Milwaukee — The Rainbow Heights Village Church, St. Camillus, Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Center for Association is having its 4th Annual Giant Get the Hottest New Dance Child and Family Development, STD Multi-Family Yard Sale on Saturday, May 6, from 8:30a.m. to 3p.m. at 2103 N. Specialties, Positive Health, Visiting 52nd (at Lloyd St.), come rain or shine. Nurses Association and Richard's Place. Music at Afterwords! The sale will offer great treasures from A preceremony gathering is happening which Rainbow Heights members can at 3:30 p.m. Members of the community hardly bear to part — including household will read stories and remembrances, sing necessities, appliances, industrial strength musical selections and light candles, fol- file cabinets, incredible antiques, prom lowed by the reading of names of those who have died over the last year. A social dresses, other barely worn clothing, and home-baked delights. Everyone is invited gathering will follow with refreshments. for great bargains and good company. For "The Candlelight Memorial Ceremony more information, call (414) 778-1269. is a celebration of life that honors those Global Groove who have died of AIDS and demonstrates Millennium: support for people living with HIV and Twoluvunsems DJ Julian Marsh AIDS," said Karen Dotson, ARCW regional Queer as Folk: Mad About director. "It reminds all communities to C get involved in the continuing fight against The Whole love The Boy 3: HIV and AIDS." Thing Sorted Various Artists Kathleen A. Neville, MS, MSW The rate of new HIV infections catapult- (Also Availbale, ed 15 percent among Wisconsin women Psychotherapist Queer as Folk 2) and 14 percent among African Americans in LAKESHORE CLINIC 1999, while new HIV infections among youth more than doubled. According to the 3970 N. Oakland Ave, Suite 502 State Department of Health and Family Shorewood, WI 53211 Services, 75 people died from AIDS compli- cations in Wisconsin in 1999. 414.332.3331 The Candlelight Memorial Ceremony May Special at Afterwords All Flags and Windsocks THE GARDEN ROOM 10% Off!!! V t+ Garden Design • Specializing in Unique & Unusual Plants Afterwords Books & Espresso Bar Roof Garden & Terrace Design • Historic & Period Restoration 2710 N. Murray Ave. Milwaukee, WI Design Consultation for the Do-It-Yourself Gardener (414)963-9089 (414) 963-1657 • Michael G. Davis www.afterwords.com

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Center. The membership elected to rein- "Circle of Friends" stall Ebbie Duggins as Secretary — her pre- for LGBTQ Middle vious board position — after several years absence. Commitment Schoolers "Not only is Ebbie one of the core who Madison — Circle of Friends is a new founded us 13 years ago," said one chorus social, support and education group for member, "but she was always a fantastic Rings designed Madison area lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans- secretary. We're thrilled to have her back gender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in on the board!" for the two of 6th, 7th and 8111 grades. The group is also Also given a vote of confidence was open to middle schoolers with LGBTQ Emory Churness, newly elected President. family members. The latter may include Churness, who has served as publicist for you in an easy teens with an LGBTQ parent or guardian, several years and artistic chair for the last brother or sister, or any other relative. two, said: "I'm looking forward to working and relaxed Circle of Friends will meet once a week even more closely with the board and the at Briarpatch, a community-based organi- chorus to achieve some really exciting zation dedicated to strengthening and goals." When asked what those might environment. empowering teens and their families. For include, Churness mentioned larger mem- more information, call (608) 251-6211 or bership, smoother chorus operations, and (800) 798-1126. You can also email: a more professional look and sound to [email protected]. Write "Attn: Ivan" chorus concerts, just for starters. in the subject box. Weekly chorus rehearsals continue each Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the LGBT communi- IN Step Donation ty Center as the chorus prepares for its next event, "The Gay Concert V: Show Us Your Benefits Community Tunes!" which will be held Saturday, June 17 at 8 p.m. at the Stackner Cabaret. New Center Library members are always welcome. Milwaukee — The Milwaukee LGBT For more information about the cho- Community Center announced receiving rus, call (414) 276-8787, or write to the over 100 new books, representing the Wisconsin Cream City Chorus at 170 5. J E W E L R Y largest donation to the Center's library, 2nd. Street, Milwaukee 53204. from IN Step. The books, covering a wide range of Loyola Theologian LGBT topics, were donated to support the Out of Solitude Jewelry further expansion of the center's library. To Tackle Religious "The library has evolved into a valuable Response to Gays 918 E. Brady St. community resource," said Jorge Cabal of IN Step. "It is important that accurate and Appleton — Rev. James Halstead, Milwaukee, WI comprehensive information be available Ph.D., a theologian at Chicago's Loyola 414-223-3101 to expand people's knowledge, under- University, will present a series of talks on standing and acceptance of LGBT issues." how Roman Catholics and other religious The LGBT Community Library offers groups should interact and dialogue with Visit us on the web at: www.outofsolitude.com books on Gay Men's Fiction, Lesbian the LGBT community May 20-21 at St. Fiction, Sociology, History, Art, Biographies Bernard's Church here. and Health. "The extent of the library's col- A 4:30 p.m. mass, dinner and lecture M III lection is very dependent on our ability to Saturday, May 20, will begin Fr. Halstead's secure donated books. We are very grateful presentations. During Sunday masses on to Wisconsin IN Step for their generosity May 21, Halstead will also offer a homilies and long-time support of the Center," said on the issue and facilitate congregational Neil Albrecht, Milwaukee LGBT responses to his message. Come to the Right Community Center Executive Director. Rev. Halstead's visit was arranged by The LGBT Community Library is open PFLAG parents Jim and Jan Larson, who from 6 to10 p.m. on Thursdays and first heard the theologian speak at a Fridays, from noon to 10 p.m. on regional conference in 1998. Saturday, and from noon to 7 p.m. on For more information about the pre- Place for Life Sunday. sentations and Sunday service times, con- tact The Larsons at (920) 739-7255 or the Cream City Chorus parish at (920) 739-0331. The church is located 1617 W. Pine St., just behind -- for Life Insurance That Is Right for You, Elects New Board Appleton Xavier High School. All presen- Call Me Today. Members tations are open to the public. Milwaukee — The Wisconsin Cream City Chorus, Ltd. held its Annual Meeting Barney H. Moore in April at Milwaukee's LGBT Community Phone: 414-536-7575 Wills & Estate Planning • Trusts • Power of Attorney Fax: 414-536-7581 Partnership Agreements • Real Estate Deeds 7600 W. Hampton., Suite 201 Law Office of Milwaukee, WI Rollie R. IIIIII AMERICAN FAMILY HANSON INSURANCE AUTO HOME BUSINESS HEALTH LIFE O20,n, Arru-ncan Family Mutual InNur.. Company and i's Substdanes. Home OIIk — Madison. WI 53783 Rollie Hanson & Mike Plaisted, Attorneys at Law http://www.amfam.com 60o E. Mason St., Suite loo • Milw. • 414.273-0988 . ill Eighth Annual OutReach Awards NOMINATION BALLOT

The OutReach Awards are an exceptional opportunity for Madison's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities to recognize outstanding commitment and leadership by our peers.

Please give thoughtful consideration to the local individuals and OutReach MADISON'S LESBIAN. organizations in your life, and nominate one or more of them for GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENOER CENTER this special recognition.

Woman of the Year Man of the Year OutReach Volunteer of the Year Ally of the Year Organization or Business of the Year Other Award (indicate category)

In the space below, or on a separate sheet, please tell us why the nominee(s) above should receive this award. Consider any community or political involvement, and professional or volunteer activities.

Note: Current OutReach Board members and employees, as well as past award recipients, are not eligible for an award.

Important: Please provide your full name, the organization you represent (if any), and a means of contacting you, in case the Nominations Committee has any questions:

Thank you! Please submit this ballot via mail or in person no later than May 31, 2000. Nomination ballots can be mailed to: OutReach, PO Box 168, Madison WI, 53701. Or visit OutReach in person at 600 Williamson Street in Madison (255-8582).

Nomination Ballots are also accessible online at www.outreachinc.com.

OutReach Award recipients will be honored at the annual banquet, held this year on Friday, July 14 (part of Madison's Pride Weekend). Mark your calendars now to pay tribute to your friends in person! Page 16 IN Step May 4 — May 17, 2000 • www. instepnews.com Harley Riders in advance. respect which is established." Milwaukee Task Force Great Lakes Harley Riders is a confidential internation- If you or someone you know could use this group, Continues Discussions al Gay/Bi Harley owners group, with Riders on three conti- please call Callen at OutReach, (608) 255-4297. nents. It was founded in 1992 for the purpose of meeting with Mayor's Office fellow Gay/Bi Harley bikers attending the 90th anniver- Drag Show to Benefit Harley Davidson where it became apparent there Milwaukee— Members of Milwaukee's LGBT commu- sary of need for a network. ARCW Food Pantry nity continue to meet with Mike Soika, Mayor Norquist's was a is not a traditional riding club, rather it serves as Adams and 14 other entertainers Chief of Staff, to develop an action plan to address on- GLHR Milwaukee — Goldie contact other Gay/Bi persons who live for The fun at the crowd during a benefit going community concerns. a means to will sing, dance and poke are appointed President upon acceptance. Center of Wisconsin food pantry on The last meeting, occurring on April 18th, was attend- Ride. All Riders for the AIDS Resource Harley bikers worldwide, wishing to join GLHR and all May 11. The show, to be held at Club 219, will ed by Neil Albrecht, Milwaukee LGBT Community Center; Thursday, The Great Lakes donate to Jean Ligocki, Bay View Rainbow Association; Gerry Coon, bikers seeking more information can contact collect admission and non-perishable food to 341611, Milwaukee, Human Rights League-Political Action Committee; Patrick Harley Riders. Send SASE to P.O. Box the ARCW food pantry. [email protected], or visit the of years Flaherty, Domestic Partner Task Force/Riverwest Rainbow WI, 53234-1611. Email: "We held a benefit for the food pantry a couple Association; and Davita Shanklin, Wisconsin AIDS GLHR web site at http://fp.premierl.net/hdrider. ago and raised over $3,000 and delivered two truckloads of Fund/Milwaukee Foundation. food to the pantry," said Goldie Adams, benefit organizer The agenda included discussions on hate crimes, same OutReach Offers Men's and the show's headliner. "We are looking forward to sex domestic abuse, equal access to benefits for city Coming Out Group another smashing success!" employees and safe-haven programs for LGBT youth. "Our food program is one of ARCW's premiere servic- "We are very encouraged by the Mayor's receptiveness to Madison — A new men's coming out support group is es. In March, we filled 995 requests for food from people hear and discuss these issues," said Neil Albrecht, LGBT currently being formed at OutReach, Madison's LGBT with HIV, almost 50 percent of which went to providing Center Executive Director. "We believe there is a sincere com- community center. The peer-based group will be a safe, food for children. The food pantry helps people with HIV mitment on the Mayor's part to create a city environment non-judgmental place in which to explore issues of sexual better manage this disease and in most instances, live that is safe and welcoming for LGBT people." identity with other men who may have similar questions healthier," said Karen Dotson, ARCW regional director. The Task Force is scheduled to meet again in early June. and concerns. The group will meet on Wednesday "Thanks to the generosity of benefits such as this one, Anyone interested in providing information for that discus- evenings for ten weeks and will meet at the OutReach com- ARCW has been able to meet the growing requests from sion is welcome to contact Neil Albrecht at (414) 271-2656. munity center. people with HIV for food." OutReach has offered facilitated coming out groups, ARCW's pantries in Milwaukee and Kenosha stock a Gay/Bi Harley Men Meet at relationship groups and other special interest groups variety of items that offer nutritional value necessary to almost since its inception more than 20 years ago. Over people with HIV including frozen goods and household H.O.G. Rally the years countless individuals have benefitted by being necessities like toilet paper and shampoo. Dotson added, Milwaukee — The Great Lakes Harley Riders, invite able to talk with others also in the process of exploring the "When people come to the benefit at Club 219, we'd partic- all Gay/Bi bikers attending the National Harley Owner same feelings. All OutReach groups have policies of confi- ularly appreciate canned goods such as condensed soup, Group (H.O.G.) Rally to a meet and greet at the S. dentiality and respect. tuna, fruits and vegetables." Water St. Docks, 354 E. National Avenue, Saturday, Comments from recent group members include: "The Admission to the all-star show, held at Milwaukee's June 24, at 4p.m. This event is open all Gay/Bi Bikers, group gave me an opportunity to share thoughts and feel- Club 219 at 219 S. 2nd Street, is $8 or $4 with the donation regardless of their mount. Reservations are not neces- ings I had never shared with anyone else before — without of five nonperishable food items. 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Expansion career counseling and adult mentoring. more prone toward suicide attempts, men- Steve Brown, vice president and gener- Milwaukee — The Milwaukee LGBT "In recent years, a lot has changed for the tal health problems, school dropout and a al manager for McLeod USA, a new Dining Community Center announced plans to LGBT community, but not for youth," said lack of career development. Project Q oper- Out for Life Principle Sponsor, says expand its space and build a youth drop-in Kurt Dyer, Project Q Program Manager. ates to eliminate social isolation and pro- "McLeod USA is proud to support a center for LGBTQ(questioning) youth. "The youth are still harassed and physically vide needed support. tremendous organization like Camp The Center recently received a $10,000 assaulted within the school system. Many "Project Q is able to blow away every Heartland that does the important work of capital grant from the Milwaukee find it difficult to find accepting friends. negative message we hear about being reaching out and helping the lives of chil- Foundation to create a safe space and pro- Some are even forced out of their homes. gay," said Kevin, a member of Project Q's dren in need. We look forward to continu- grams for LGBTQyouth. The drop-in cen- Project Q will have a life-changing impact youth advisory board. "We are on a new ing to work with Camp Heartland and sup- ter will operate in conjunction with Project on their lives." path. It is a better day." port their efforts." Q the Center's youth-led youth group. The Project Q began as the LGBT Center's Project Q serving youth ages 14-24, All diners will have the opportunity to space will include a support group room, youth group in July 1999. The Wisconsin provides drop in activities on Tuesday and enter to win roundtrip airfare for two, youth library, computer workstations, cof- AIDS Fund, a branch of the Milwaukee Friday evenings. For more information, donated by Adelman Travel when they fee bar and lounge area. Foundation, provided start-up funds to contact Kurt Dyer, Program Manager at dine at one of the participating restaurants "The establishment of a drop-in space support youth social activities and HIV (414) 332-3220. on Thursday, May 11. is yet another step forward for Milwaukee's prevention programs. Since that time For a list of restaurants, check out the LGBT community," said Neil Albrecht, nearly 250 area youth have attended Dining Out for Life web site at www.campheartland.org or call LGBT Center Executive Director. "This is a Project Q activities. Camp the Dining Out for Life hotline at 1-888- project that will provide a safe and sup- "The Wisconsin AIDS Fund and the to Benefit 724-HOPE (4673.) portive environment for youth to develop Milwaukee Foundation are true communi- Heartland the skills and confidence needed to combat ty leaders," said Albrecht. "They have Writer's Workshop Milwaukee — Helping children homophobia. Project Q will produce new taken an unprecedented step forward and impacted by AIDS couldn't be easier. Offered at Center That's what thousands of Milwaukee area Milwaukee— A workshop for beginner residents will discover on Thursday, May and intermediate writers will be offered at 11, when Camp Heartland presents the the LGBT Community Center beginning on Milwaukee fourth annual "Dining Out for Life." Tuesday, May 23. The course, taught from Determined to help make life better for 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., will run for six consecu- kids impacted by HVI/AIDS, 65 Milwaukee tive Tuesdays and end on June 27. area restaurants will generously donate 25% The course instructor is Paul Salsini. Cyclist of their May 11 food revenues to Camp Salsini was a reporter, editor and writing Heartland. Thousands of residents coach at the Milwaukee Journal and has throughout the greater Milwaukee area will been teaching writing courses at Marquette Will Ride raise money for this worthy cause simply by University. The course enrollment fee is $30. dining at their favorite restaurant. The Writer's Workshop begins a series Dining Out for Life happens just one of quarterly life enrichment courses offered 3,746 Miles day a year, but it's one day where everyone at the LGBT Community Center. For more can truly make a difference in the lives of information, or to register, contact Kathy children impacted by HIV/AIDS. 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Milwaukee — Jeffrey Kennedy, a 23-year-old Milwaukee cyclist, recently We're In the People Business. announced his plan to bicycle across the United States and raise $100,000 for AIDS programs and services. Kennedy, who will ride in the Cross Country Challenge 2000 with the America By Bicycle touring company, will donate the proceeds of his ride to three local organizations that sponsor AIDS programs — the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, Camp Heartland and the BESTD Clinic. "After losing two friends to AIDS, I decided to make a commitment to raising money for AIDS organizations," said Kennedy. ARCW, which will receive 40 percent of Kennedy's earnings to be used for AIDS prevention, research, care and treatment, is enthusiastic about and supportive of the cyclist's efforts. "We are delighted to see such a motivated individual utilizing his talent for the benefit of fighting HIV and AIDS," said Jim Schleif, ARCW director of development. "The defeat of AIDS will come with the kind of investment of energy, courage and financial resources exemplified by Jeffrey." Two other Milwaukee organizations to benefit from Kennedy's quest are Camp Heartland, a summer camp for young people with HIV, and the BESTD Clinic, a community-based STD clinic. Each of these organizations will receive 30 percent of Kennedy's earnings. The bicycle event, Cross Country Challenge 2000, is a 52-day, 3,746-mile tour from San Francisco, California to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. America By Bicycle Tour Company will guide cyclists along the trip and provide meals, housing and other services. Kennedy participated in the Coast to Coast Bicycle Classic of 1995, a similar trip Seattle, Washington to Asbury Park, New Jersey. that ran 3,453 miles from "You'd think a In preparation for his trip, Kennedy has begun indoor training and hopes to be Let us help you mortgage company outdoors on his bike in May. In addition, he has begun fund-raising efforts at his find the right money place of employment, Robert W. Baird & Co. was in the solutions for your business, but Kennedy hopes that his efforts will bring awareness and motivation to other home financing clearly potential fundraisers who want to contribute to AIDS programs. He will be con- questions. Call us tributing $4,000 to make sure that the majority of funds raised will be going to those Affiliated Mortgage at an office near who need it. Kennedy's total anticipated costs for the ride will be $8,000. "I challenge is in the AFFILIATED you or visit us on others to fundraise to benefit AIDS programs, services and research," Kennedy said. people business." MORTGAGE Jeffrey's efforts to raise $100,000 for AIDS can call the web. Those interested in being part of -Previous Client- I,U the ARCW at (414) 225-1543 or send a check made payable to Cross Country Challenge

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Interview by Mike Leon, photo by Kevin French first heard of Adam Klaus in 1998 from a local LGBT activist after asking for the name of a liberal "kid on the campus" who could shoot me some pithy quotes on the UW Board v. Southworth case for an /N Step piece. I was referred to the then 19-year old Adam IKlaus of the UW-Madison Queer Student Alliance. My friend assured me Klaus was a bright and well-spoken activist. It turned out this description was an understatement. Hailing from the town of Watertown, Wisconsin, Klaus was the Valedictorian of his High School Class of 1997. A UW-Madison senior, he is now a 4.0 student pursuing an honors degree in sociology and women's studies. Klaus is the Chair of the UW-Madison student government, a recipient of several academic scholarships, and a member or chair of several other organizations. Rapidly compiling academic credentials do not nearly paint a complete picture. On a campus with a long history of nurturing committed political activist-scholars, Klaus is a 21st century inheritor of this tradition. "Adam is a true leader of the UW campus, he is not just a LGBT activist. More importantly he is working on a wide variety of progressive issues from sweatshop labor to stu- dent rights and much more," said State Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Madison) whose district includes the UW campus. "He is successfully working to connect the LGBT community and the broader community in the best of ways." His successes are impressive for an activist just three years in as an UW student. As a member of the Queer Student Alliance, Klaus lobbied successfully for the UW Administration to hire a full-time Coordinator of LGBT Resources and to implement an anonymous hate crimes reporting system. He also organized an 800-person vigil after Matthew Shepard's murder. And, as an UW-Madison administration intern, he was key in implementing a dis- claimer in UW publications voicing the University's dis- sent for ROTC discrimination against LGBT people. Klaus' pithy quotes, pictures of him being arrested at protests and speaking at rallies, and his op-ed columns analyzing a political cause can be found gracing the pages of Madison's newspapers. felt completely comfortable with the term. In some ways, I aspect of your work for social justice. What A man working for social justice, Klaus is up and com- feel that identifying as "gay" is simply buying into the conception of society are you working for, and ing like a bullet and he seems certain to make his mark on same restrictive sexual terms that are perpetuated by how long have you been political? the targets he set his sights on. straight culture. There's a great deal of conformity expect- ed of "gay" people, and I'm not into conformity. I think I always wanted to be an activist, and I was to Following is the edited text of two interviews conducted some extent in high school when I would periodically write before and after Klaus went to Washington D.C. on April Embracing a queer identity has allowed me to think and act outside of that box and move beyond restrictive identi- letters to the local newspaper. But I didn't become active 15 to protest policies pursued by the World Bank and the until I joined the Queer Student Alliance in the fall of 1998. International Monetary Fund. ties. I'm queer — different from the norm — and hopeful- ly I'm challenging other members of society, gay or I would like to live in a society where queer people are IN Step: Watertown is very much `small town, straight, to move toward true sexual liberation. not just accepted, but celebrated. The freedom from Wisconsin.' What did it feel like growing up oppressive sexual norms that is the essence of queerness IN Step: It's not exactly unusual to be politi- in that environment as a young gay male? really has a power to change society. I don't think we cally active in college, but your level of com- should settle for just being accepted within a heterosexist I didn't really come out until I came to school, so I did- mitment is unusual. What's drives you? culture, but take on the responsibility of changing the n't have to deal with that traumatic process. Basically, ways in which society generally thinks about sex, sexuality, there is absolutely no queer representation or visibility in I do this because it feels right and it feels real. There's a quote from an Ani DiFranco song that I think of quite a bit and gender. On top of that, I think that queers need to much of this country, including my hometown. link our struggle with other movements against racism, Fortunately, I had a really supportive family structure, but that says, "If you're not trying to make something better then as far as I'm concerned you're just in the way." I feel sexism, classism, ableism, etc. We will not be free until I can't imagine how alone a young queer person would feel everyone is, and we also cannot ignore that the problems if he or she didn't have that kind of backing. But now I'm like I have a responsibility to leave a mark on this campus and in the larger world. Getting involved in political of racism and sexism are as deeply seated in our communi- basically out to the world, and I even go back to ty as in others. Watertown every once in a while. Nobody's ever said any- organizing has given me the chance to do that. When I started working with the Queer Student Finally, I also believe that it is necessary to examine the thing to my face, and everybody I was close with in high ways in which a capitalist and corporate system uses our school is completely cool about it. Especially among the Alliance, it was the first time in my life that I had a sense of my own power and believed that I really had the ability to community. Corporations who tap into the "gay market" younger generations, I think that attitudes toward queer are not doing so because they believe homophobia and people have changed a lot in the last few years. make change. I guess that's what drives me, the fact that I know I can make a difference if I put energy and passion heterosexism should be ended. They are simply trying to Coming out was not an option in Watertown because turn a bigger profit, and in doing so they are only co-opt- there was absolutely no queer visibility in that community. into it. And we continue to see and experience real victo- ries within the student movement. ing the queer community into a larger oppressive econom- I had no idea what it meant to be queer because there was ic system where society is dictated by wealth and the aver- no way to have access to any positive images. So, I just Looking back, we see students at the forefront of the civil rights movement, the anti-war movement, and the age person has little to no control over his or her own life. ignored it and put my energy into other pursuits — aca- We have a lot of work ahead of us. demics, sports, drama, music. I think I managed to dis- anti-apartheid movement, among many others. Today, whether it's working to make sure tract myself from the ways I was feeling by overcomitting students are still there, IN Step: Does your future maybe include prac- campuses are safe and accepting of queer students or myself to lots of activities. our ticing law, the academy? rights and against globalization. fighting for workers' I've been thinking more about law school lately, with IN Step: When did you feel that being gay Ultimately, I believe most of these struggles are con- the intent of doing public interest or policy work. I'm kind was an accurate description of you? nected in some way, so I'm glad to be a part of it. of sick of school right now, so the academy really doesn't Maybe when I first came out, but actually I've never IN Step: Your work for LGBT civil rights is one sound that appealing. In the short term, I'm pretty sure www.instepnews.com • May 4 — May 17, 2000 IN Step Page 19

" I FEEL THAT IDENTIFYING AS "GAY" IS SIMPLY BUYING INTO THE SAME RESTRICTIVE SEXUAL TERMS THAT ARE PERPETUATED BY STRAIGHT CULTURE." I'm going to work in the progressive non-profit arena for a ents are really the people who have influenced me the answer no, and believe that our movement should be while, doing some type of organizing for a socially-con- most. I think they did a great job of teaching me to make about broader social change rather than assimilation into scious cause. the right choices, and to take responsibility for whatever I a badly flawed status quo. Our queer brothers and sisters There's a lot available out there. Ultimately, my dream do. They've always been supportive of whatever I've decid- are such a diverse community that we cannot afford to job would be to become a writer. I'd love to write novels and ed to do with my life, and that foundation is something stop short of equality for everyone, regardless of race, gen- social commentary pieces. But we'll see where life leads me. that keeps me going. der, size, ability, age, wealth, or anything. My commit- ments are with this larger movement, and I hope others' IN Step: Who are some of your early role mod- IN Step: Do you think there's a LGBT voting are too. els, people you admire? Are there people you block moving issues for Al Gore and George have read in your early teens that really W. Bush? IN Step: What personally motivates your political work? Any particular experiences inspired you? We've seen the way LGBT issues are dealt with change that stand out in your mind? I'm trying to remember who I read in high school. a lot since the last major presidential election. Finally Some of the ones who stick out are Gabriel Garcia they're talking about it, at least. I supposed I'm just not comfortable with buying into Marquez. His work is beautiful and overtly political. Just Although there is still a long way to go and much is to the mundane drudgery of present-day society. It gives me thinking about the ending of "One Hundred Years of be desired from either candidate, the fact that we are a kick to mess with that, to startle folks out of the pro- Solitude" still makes by heart rate pick up. Spiritually, I acknowledged in the political process is a definite sign that grammatic rat race that life for many has come to be. I guess Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" was one of the the movement has been effective. wouldn't do it if it wasn't fun. I'm a member of the Emma Goldman Co-op and painted across the front porch we most revolutionary works I read. And I read a lot of IN Step: What do you think the future holds have a quote from her that says "If I can't dance, I don't Thoreau. Back then it was for his philosophy of man and for the struggle for equality of LGBT people? nature — I was really into that. But lately I've been more want to be a part of your revolution." I wholeheartedly interested in his anarchist themes as a springboard for my I think the movement is going to have to make some agree with that. Specific things that keep me going are the political ideology. tough choices in the near future. We need to ask ourselves concrete victories, whether it be the addition of a full-time Overall, I think art and writing is essential to an effec- what we are willing to settle for. Is it OK to declare victory queer advocate in the Dean of Students office or getting tive political movement, and I think that novelists, essay- when those queers who are white, gender-conformist, and the University to sign on to the Workers Rights ists, and poets are just as important, if not more so, than middle class have gained the right to marry and settle Consortium as a step to end sweatshop abuses. These are academics. down comfortably in the suburbs? We need to ask our- the milestones that let me know it's all worth it. Mostly, I look to people who've gone against the grain selves important questions about strategy and inclusion. and have stood up for causes that are completely against Is it OK to invest millions of dollars in precious resources the political climate they were in. It's hard to be very spe- for a march on Washington when the Christian right is cific here. I admire writers and artists because they are attacking us far more effectively on the state level? oftentimes the only ones who tell the truth; those who Is it OK that our local organizations are wanting for dare to speak from their hearts. money and volunteers when national LGBT organizations On the other hand, though, I'd have to say that my par- are just elbow rubbing inside the beltway? I tend to

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To give Lizzy Birch and the HRC due cascade of ministers and rabbis from all of two minutes of podium time. back then: "I hope my mother isn't watch- credit, no other gay civil rights rally has the affirming denominations took turns to In fact, the only political galvanizing ing this." US President ever produced speeches by a pronounce God's love and blessing on the that had occurred was Birch's early after- My jaw dropped hearing the now seem- Hopefully the irony of and Vice President. crowd. Gospel numbers from Marsha noon Bush-bashing and exhortation to ingly ubiquitous Kathy Najimy utter time- Clinton and Gore's virtual presences on the vote for Al Gore in November. So much for less and prescient words about Bill energizing the 25% of gay people who likely Clinton: "We finally have a leader who's WISCONSIN'S OWN SOL KELLY-JONES DELIVERED ONE will vote Republican this election cycle. thinking with his heart and his mind and Najimy's leading of the pledge to vote was not just (with) his penis. President Clinton OF THE BETTER "FAMILY VALUES" SPEECHES LATE IN less credible than her exhorting the multi- I'm saying nice things about you. Don't let tudes to worship her as the goddess she is. us down." THE DAY. HOWEVER I DO WORRY THAT IF OUR By the time the rally was nearly over, At that point the near million in the CSPAN's cameras panned a crowd that had crowd erupted in a spontaneous chant of LITTLE POLLYANNA GETS ANY MORE EXUBERANT, dwindled to the size of a pride picnic beer "Don't let us down!" Najimy tried to con- SHE'LL EXPLODE. bust. Rabbi David Saperstein's earlier tinue but ended up playing cheerleader to observation that "overprogramming is the the Woodstock-like moment. Stevens, Melba Moore and the D.C. liberal form of capital punishment" seemed In retrospect, the 1993 March genuine- MMOW Jumbotron was not lost on the Metropolitan Community Church Choir to hang over the litter-strewn grounds. ly energized our community. However, that watching marchers who daily live with vir- punctuated the testifying at the lectern. To nurture my inner masochist, after event did not show America the depth and tual equality. And that viewer might have come away the rally had sputtered to a close, I decided diversity of our people. Its near out of con- The prefabricated nature of those thinking that just about every gay couple in to pull out and watch all six hours and trol, overtly and relentlessly sexual images speeches reflected the overall feel of this America has the traditional 2.5 kids. In twenty three minutes of CSPAN's coverage likely did as much harm as good politically. March: a tightly controlled message pro- addition to the rally's "family" segment, of the 1993 March on Washington. This year's MMOW replaced passion jecting an image of a diverse, sanitized MMOW organizers offered up all sorts of What a contrast! I laughed more in with packaging. Its images may win us minority community of faith. I wouldn't be extended families. Wisconsin's own Sol reviewing that first half hour than I had some political respect, but it airbrushed surprised to learn that Fidel Castro was Kelly-Jones delivered one of the better watching the entire MMOW. I cried one out the blemishes and problems our com- taking notes on this production. "family values" speeches late in the day. more time watching gaunt Michael Callen's munity faces. It's depiction of the gay com- For an uninitiated viewer stumbling on However, I do worry that if that if our little Sunday's CSPAN coverage, HRC offered up Pollyanna gets any more exuberant, she'll a series of Latinos and Latinas, African, explode. In the six plus hours of coverage, Native, Chinese and Korean Americans THIS YEAR'S MMOW REPLACED PASSION WITH only comedian Margaret Cho suggested interspersed with light skinned, light that gay people might just sleep with more PACKAGING. ITS IMAGES MAY WIN US SOME POLITICAL haired, Degeneresed locked lesbians. Two- than one pagner during their lives. spirited Colorado activist David Young, in It's interesting to note that real, ground RESPECT, BUT IT AIRBRUSHED OUT THE BLEMISHES one of the very few moments of unscripted breaking, pro-Gay family heroes from the wit onstage, quipped about the parade: successful Vermont civil unions battle got a AND PROBLEMS OUR COMMUNITY FACES. "We've been very patient backstage here truncated moment in the sunset just before waiting to come out. We didn't have the closing credits at the rally. Was that swan song performance of his "Love Don't munity as consisting of nothing but model blonde hair and we weren't lesbians." In because HRC was so busy planning the Need A Reason." I reveled in leather-clad citizens is as false as 1993's depiction of us fact, just about the only time you got to see MMOW that they barely got involved with Lynn Lavner's "I Think I've Been a Lesbian as sex drenched pagan revelers. a gay white male was when the camera that judicial and legislative effort? Too Long." Somewhere between the suggested panned to that overwhelming majority in The Vermonters at least got a tad more I also once again shuddered at Larry realities offered by the 1993 and 2000 the crowd. attention than other front line activists Kramer's anti-Clinton "Bill the Welcher" marches lies the true heart of the LGBT That naive viewer would also have been from the National Gay and Lesbian Task tirade. I winced at Lea Delaria's allegation community. If another march is organized checking his TV listings to see if he had Force and the Federation of Statewide that Hillary Clinton was the "first fuckable in the future, I hope those in charge find a stumbled upon a revival meeting. In addi- LGBT Political Groups. They were relegat- First Lady we've had in years." I remem- way to make everyone want to participate. tion to the pulpit pounding Troy Perry, a ed to roles as flag carriers and given a total bered my initial thoughts from my viewing

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money I had already earned. I was told I would have the money on April, 17 after I Safety First! The Abdication had returned the crown. I am still waiting and, as always, have received nothing but Dear Editor: empty promises. HINKS SECURITY BELIEVES SAFETY Despite the vicious rumors spreading Finally, the biggest factor in my deci- quickly around the state, gay community, sion to return the Entertainer of the Year AND SECURITY IS EVERYONE'S BIGGEST and especially the drag circuit, I wish to set 2000 crown is the disorganization and lack the record straight. of communication between Backstage CONCERN AND WE'D LIKE TO HELP. Two weeks ago (April 15), I returned Productions and their title holders. the Entertainer of the Year 2000 crown to I hope this clarifies any of the confu- Randall Lorenz (Backstage Productions).on sion. I would like to take this time to thank SECURE YOUR HOME AGAINST BREAK-INS, my own accord. Mr. Lorenz has proceeded everyone who helped me achieve my goal to tell everyone that I "gave the crown up of winning this crown and to apologize to FIRE AND BASEMENT FLOODS WITH A willingly" which is true, but I would like them if they feel I have let them down. everyone to know the reasons why I chose To Backstage Productions, please take NEW HOME SECURITY SYSTEM. to return the crown and to stop all of the this as constructive criticism and learn vicious rumors. from your mistakes. There are many great When I won the pageant in Nov. 1999, performers in this wonderful state and you I was promised a prize package. Details do not want to jeopardize losing them! FREE Home Security System!* are unclear on what particular prizes I was You have had several systems for over five Free system includes keypad, motion sensor, to receive, but it is now five months later years and it seems to me like you should and I have received nothing. I do not know know what is going on by now. master control panel, up to 3 door contacts, siren and battery back-up who donated prizes, but they need to To Kelli Jo Klein, I apologize for waiting know that I did not receive anything for five months to give the crown up but I had winning this pageant. hoped that things would get better. I CHOOSING A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM HAS Secondly, I was never made aware of received no support from Backstage at all any bookings until (usually) the week of a and received nothing but reprimands for not NEVER BEEN EASIER! To SET AN APPOINTMENT particular show and at times the day of or making appearances. I hope your reign goes night before a show. I am not going to better. I wish you all of the luck in the world. FOR YOUR HOME EVALUATION, CALL: apologize for having a life, but who can ful- In response to the question, "Are you fill their obligation with insufficient notice? ever going to do drag again?" the answer is I was also told that I would have a con- "Yes." I have one more show and that will HINKS SECURITY tract to sing immediately after the Pageant be when I give up the Miss Gay Madison in November, and a savings account would 2000 crown. Trisha Reese is working on a be set up in my name for Nationals. I have date as we speak and that will be my last never seen a contract nor any proof of a performance that is planned. 1-888-565-2477 savings account, yet half of my fee for per- forming was withheld from me. I have Brian James (AKA: Vicki C.) 'Monitoring contract and credit approval required. Starting as low as S29.99 per month. repeatedly asked Mr. Lorenz for this Madison Other restrictions may apply. money to be returned to me since it was

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zO- 4 Questions? NENE' [email protected] 6300120th Avenue • Kenosha • (262)857-3600 TPA I (1-94 a West Frontage Road, Exit 158) AIM Page 22 IN Step May 4 — May 17, 2000 • www.instepnews.com Tudor Revival home, built 1930, at 1203 E. and Lesbian community. Townsend. Like its neighbor, this home's Proceeds of the First Annual Rainbow remarkable interior offers an expressive, Home & Garden Tour will be used to sup- youthful and high-spirited use of color, port a variety of programs at the LGBT cleverly repeating just five basic choices, Community Center including the Center's red, yellow blue, green and khaki. Youth development, Public Education pro- The participating homes were carefully gram and its advocacy efforts. selected, those chosen noteworthy in the The Rainbow Home and Garden Tour areas of design, furnishings, art, style, Ticket & Information Hotline number is landscaping, renovation but especially for (414) 271-26456. Tickets are $12 in each home's singular historic and architec- advance and $15 on the tour day, available tural significance. at the main tent at the tour's check-in loca- "The design and the decor of each tion at 3304 N. Humboldt Blvd. home also represents the creativity of Advance ticket outlets include Milwaukee's LGBT community," says Neil Afterwords Bookstore & Espresso Bar, Albrecht, LGBT Center's Executive 2710 N. Murray Ave., Designing Men & Director. Womyn, 1200 S. 1st Street, Fluid, 819 S. Although the culturally diverse 2nd Street, Grava Gallery, 1209 E. Brady Riverwest neighborhood was selected for Street, M&M Club, 124 N. Water Street, this inaugural tour, event organizers plan Outpost Natural Foods, 100 E. Capitol Dr. to feature a unique and different and 7000 W. State Street plus selected Milwaukee neighborhood in future years. branches of North Shore Bank. The Riverwest area has long possessed Milwaukee's Riverwest area is easily a conglomeration of diversity, providing a reached from 1-43 and exiting east onto atmosphere of tolerance and Locust Street. ita growing developing a welcoming neighborhood which includes many of Milwaukee's Gay

'41 Buying a Home: What Gay and Lesbian Consumers Need to Know o, you've dedicded to make the big Realty and Reality leap and purchase a home. Or Right now, Milwaukee's real estate you've decided it's time to move into V S market is booming, we wanted to know a larger home. Or you've decided now is holds for our state's the time to invest in another piece of what the the future largest housing market. property to use as rental income where Smith stated that he feels Milwaukee do you start? What do you need to know? will see continued growth. "There are Where should you buy? more and more people moving to IN Step posed these questions to two are transferred Milwaukee area realtors Jack Smith of Milwaukee. Once they here they don't want to leave because the Shorewest Realtors and Bill Buresh of convenience and quality life is so high." GMAC First Realty. Their answers are the market will insightful and informative. Buresh believes remain strong for sellers as well, "There are twice as many homes going off that Rainbow Home and Garden Tour Hot Properties market than are being listed." charm of an Italian Villa, its vernacular First the information that everyone ith the coming of spring, round turret establishing a grand scale wants to know, where are the up-and- Home Buying it is once again time to entrance, foyer and an ascending spiral coming neighborhoods. face all of those home staircase with ornate iron railings. "Milwaukee is flourishing," says Fundmentals projects left languishing Next on the tour, located on the 3200 Smith. "Milwaukee has moved past being The average gay and lesbian home since last fall. Whether block of N. Gordon Place are two pleasant- a blue collar town into being a big white buyer has a higher level of income which Wit is simple redecorating, spending time in collar city. We have housing shortages ly renovated "cottages." Up first is Eastlake translates into a higher level of purchas- the garden or attempting to turn that hovel Victorian Cottage at 3229 N. Gordon right now." ing power. With that in mind, we wanted into a neighborhood showpiece, more Place, which the homeowners have found Buresh is bullish on Bay View, "Bay to know the most important thing is inspiration is sometimes needed than can to be a challenging, yet rewarding renova- View is close to downtown, but you are not when making a home purchase. be found in those invariably dull and drea- tion project. Although they've taken care to paying the east side prices. You simply get "Look past a way a house is dcecorat- ry brochures so conveniently located up preserve the home's original architectural more house for your money. I also like the ed," Smith said. "Sometimes you might and down the aisles of Home Depot and details, they have sought to mix new with Washington Heights area, just east to green shag carpeting and want to run to Mennards. the old to create their own unique, person- Wauwatosa for the same reason. You can the car, but always picture the house Fear not! The Annual Rainbow Home al style. get a huge home for less money." vacant and devoid of color. Look at the & Garden Tour, to take place on Saturday, Just down the block at 3277 N. Gordon "Gays and lesbians own houses all space a home provides and avoid looking May 20, 2000 offers a marvelous day's out- Place is an early 1900's Summer Cottage. It over the city," says Smith. "Sure, the east at square footage." ing with the unique opportunity to learn is as if time has stood still and you can take side and north shore have large numbers "Get pre-approved with a mortgage how Riverwest area homeowners took up a step back into the past and almost see a from our community — but probably but lender," says Buresh. "That way you have the challenge and thoughtfully but cre- horse drawn carriage stopping in front of not overwhelming numbers. Some cities your money. In this type of market when atively transformed their homes to reflect this wonderfully simple river retreat. have large, populated gay areas and neigh- a seller may have five offers, he's likely their personalities and their lifestyles. Further on N. Gordon Place is a mar- borhoods, Milwaukee simply doesn't." going to take the person who has a pre- Proceeds from the tour benefit velous Georgian Colonial Revival home, approval letter." Milwaukee's LGBT Community Center. circa 1938. Once inside be prepared for a Style and Substance So, there you have it. answers to some Bright and early at 10a.m., rain or dramatic Queen-Anne interior statement, Which leads us to our next question: of the most important questions that gay shine, six delightful Riverwest residences boldly featuring refined, pure pigments of What are emerging as strong types of and lesbian home buyers should consider will swing open their doors, providing an Port Wine, Navy and Hunter Green mixed housing — styles which will hold value before, during and after a home purchase. insight into the area's rich social and archi- with a classic Taupe which highlight an and bring good investment return? tectural history. eclectic collection of old masters and peri- "Homes that are well maintained are Jock Smith has 14 years experience in real estate. A recent Milwau- This two-block walking tour begins at od accent pieces throughout. always best," explains Smith. "Buyers kee Business Journal survey ranked him fifth out of 4,815 members 3304 N. Humboldt Blvd., a delightful A 1927 Arts & Crafts Bungalow offers a should not only have a great broker. They of the Metropolitan Milwukee Multiple listing service in order of pro- Moorish Mediterranean Villa, circa 1927. refreshing change of pace as the tour should always have a comprehensive duction. You can contact Jock Smith at Shorewest Realtors, (414) 224-1452 or in the Web at htip://jacksmith.com Humboldt Boulevard forms a distinct resi- swings onto E. Townsend Street. home inspector and a good mortgage dential district within Riverwest and cer- Employing their palette with practically a lender. If a buyer doesn't have the time to Bill Buresh has been selling homes for two years and was name 1999 tainly one of the most prominent homes is of this Wisconsin Rookie of the Year by Better Homes and Gardens Realtors. fearless abandon, the owners do their homework, they should have the You can contact Bib Buresh at UK First Realty at (414) 529-0500. the one commonly referred to as "The charming home have chosen a different, broker do the homework for them." Tulip House." striking color for each room. This enchanting residence has all the The tour wraps up with a traditional www.instepnews.com • April 20 — May 4, 2000 IN Step Page 23 Creating Your Own Garden LLEWELLYN'S 2000 MOON SIGN Paradise BOOK & GARDENING ALMANAC selected that bloom at the times alone on a Sunday morning with cof- By Michael Salinas & when they are home, such as sunny fee and a newspaper. EDITED BY MICHAEL FALLON Michael Davis afternoons on the patio. Bolder Maybe you are not such a private fter a long winter, there is forms in the distance balance soft, person, but enjoy the sights and By Ed Grover detailed plants nothing more exciting than up close, And the sounds of urban living. In that case, ere's a book pots can change so there is color you might divide ' - .--.tat.d.:4....r.P.-,'• ---P'..4.. 'a witnessing the first spray of the lot into usable that's jam- A where and when you want it. First rooms like a floor pattern. One room color when spring bursts onto the packed with the pansies in March and April with would have a framed view of your 2000 H scene. It is a miracle of nature when information for all some tulips. Around Memorial Day, home from the street, and feature a through the once frozen ground up of you pots can be added for summer garden bench in an area where you can gardening pushes the first signs of new life and types who are into regeneration — your garden paradise. blooms and bright foliage. Sweet watch people go by. Another room, potato vine in a terra cotta pot with close to your kitchen door, would horrorscopes and The bulbs first show their green. moon signs. It's fas- The scillas, with their blue delicate petunias produces wonderful sum- incorporate a kitchen garden with a mer colors. When the frost kills off mixture of herbs and vegetables. cinating and you petals, confirm nature's proclama- will be able to find tion that spring has many of your plants in the fall, kale, What ever garden design you arrived. Then out what your per- come the yellow crocus and the daf- mums or even hardy pansies can be choose, your plan should work for AND GARDENING ALMANAC rm., p,he Ley ro •u•aaem sonal moon sign is, planted until we change your pots to you. A landscape design plan is more • Heard, & Ne•otT fodils. The pulmonaria blooms in the • Ilv•Ins l SAirtg evergreen and red twig dogwood than just a garden. It is a reflection of • liatAng ft IHI•otin4 understand what it shade, and if you look closely, you • Gardtrt.of, & Hain branches ready to display their color your own lifestyle and the practical Lear borrar fir cmyeste does, and find out find the primula. by Gkrria star As a landscape designer with The in winter. aspects of your home and time. This how you can make Garden Room, I have witnessed first- Some homeowners want to information should be shared with it work for you. You hand the excitement and euphoria restore their garden after long neglect. your landscape designer before a will get a complete- homeowners come to experience in Others want to take out their 1960s plan can evolve in order to create ly different point of spring after they've embarked on era row of bushes in front of their cot- your own garden paradise. view from the normal astrology and horoscope their landscape design plan the year tage. In that case, an English cottage But be careful, you may the one readings that are found in everything that's pub- before. It is intoxicating and addic- garden of herbaceous borders and hooked next, waiting for next year's lished. And, for those of us in the northern zones, tive. Yet, the scene described above annuals would mingle well with first signs of spring! with the weather finally getting warmer, that gar- was not taken from a large yard. It groups of blooming perennials. Or dening almanac will come in might handy. perhaps you own a Victorian home Michael Davis, landscape designer for The Garden Room, is a was someone's small garden room. third generation horticulturist. For o visit, call Michael at (414) In this handy book you will find everything Anyone can have a landscape where a period design features old- from "Time Zone Conversions" to "Using the Astro and bridal wreaths. 963-1657. design plan that works for them and fashioned lilacs Almanac" to "Using the Moon Tables and Favor- Maybe your home is located up their special needs. For apartment able and Unfavorable Days Tables." You will also close to the street in a neighborhood homeowners with patios and bal- find sections on "How to Choose the Best Dates where homes are close to yours on conies, container gardening can turn everything from either side. In that case, a design for Home, Health, & Beauty," and your leisure space into true serenity. Gardening "Making an Automobile Purchase" to "Making You can have landscape design plans plan could include an outdoor living room with a moving water feature to Stories Sought Cement and Concrete," to "Making Sauerkraut by that can work with large estates and the Moon." Last but not least, there are "Auntie acre lots or the intimate space of the drown out outside sounds. A natural screen of amur maples and upright for Wisconsin Estelle's Sure-Fire Predictions for the Millennium." smaller garden. When complimented with *Llewellyn's 2000 Plants in containers can be junipers would screen a view you do not want to see. Here, you can relax River Journal Sun Signs,* you will not only be able to find out Gardening, bigtime and person- about your outward self (through your sun sign), al, will be the subject of the second but your inner self through the use of "Llewellyn's issue of Wisconsin River Valley 2000 Moon Sign Book." You will be able to find Journal for the year 2000. Writers are everything from accurate weather and earthquake I encouraged to submit their work forecasts (if you happen to live where you need with gardening as the theme. those things) to tips on planting sumptuous pro- Contributions can be fiction, nonfic- duce with the help of lunar energy. This year's tion or poetry. special articles include such garden related topics Landscapes included in the issue as "Rescue Medicine for the Garden" by Penny include: the Yawkey House garden in Kelly and "Transforming Your Garden with Old- Wausau, created in the early 1900s Fashioned Flowers" by Carly Wall. by Minneapolis landscape architects Every up-and-coming gardener can find out Anthony Morel( (1875-1924) and Arthur Nichols (1880-1970); a 1903 everything they should know about the effects of landscape plan for the Normal the moon on gardening in the easy to understand School (now University of section of the almanac; it's a notion almost as old Wisconsin) in Stevens Point made by as time--or at least as old as me — and it really Jens Jensen (1860-1951) of Chicago; works. If you can't figure out why you never can an approach to the Wisconsin River get anything to live, let alone grow, read the at Sauk City by Milwaukee architect almanac. If you already have a really great green Alfred Clas who was born in Sauk thumb, read it anyway. To take things a bit further, City in 1859; and perhaps others, the almanac touches on friendly plantings and like Wyalusing. - what not to plant near something else (some The Wisconsin River Valley plants aren't at all friendly). There is also informa- Journal, now in its seventh year, tion on what helps some plants grow. always welcomes contributions There's a section on Internet moon-related about any subject, in any form. sites that will turn you off by the fact that many of Generally, though, they should relate the Internet addresses are incorrect, useless, to the Wisconsin River and the areas dead ends. There are, however, a fair amount of near the river. valid sites and addresses that will make this sec- The deadline for contributing tion's errors a little easier to overlook; just tell material to the next issue is May 15, yourself: "sites change, sites close . . ." By date 2000. Items received after that checking Internet book-sellers such as Borders, may appear in later issues. Please Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com, you will find mail to Wisconsin River Valley you can get discounts of $1.39 (or 20%) at these Journal, 413 Jackson Street, Sauk City, WI 53583. Or you can email to: sites. If you don't have a computer (yet) the full [email protected]. price is easy on the pocket book. Now get out Individual copies of the publica- there and grow some big juicy tomatoes and some tion are available for $5.50 by mail fragrant Sweet Basil. (Llewellyn's Publishers, and at Janke Book Store in Wausau ISBN: 1567189539, PB, $6.95). and Red Oak Books in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Page 24 IN Step May 4 — May 17, 2000 • www. instepnews.com quips

was against the law for two homosexuals who were involved in a lengthy, loving, respectful partnership to exchange wedding vows.' And the class will whoop with laugh- ter and gasp with disbelief at our national double standard." dining —Chicago Sun-Times columnist Richard Roeper. What About the Wedding Gift? "These days, when I receive an invita- tion to the marriage of heterosexual friends, family members, or students, I am filled with outrage. What nerve! Sending an invi- tation to me (and, often, my lover) with no reference to the fact that I am being asked r to participate as an observer in an event in which I legally am not permitted to be a central participant! No note acknowledging the disparity and injustice, no sheepish apology for participating in an institution of segregation, no phone call checking-in about the politics of it all." Best Evidence? —Syndicated columnist and author Eric "Exactly one week before the [Academy] Roles, writing in Phoenix's Heatstroke. awards, [actor Kevin] Spacey, 40, spent the afternoon entwined in the arms of a hand- some male model companion on a hill in a public park on the outskirts of L.A. For two hours, the pair chatted, held hands, cud- dled, stroked and massaged each other hid- den behind a rock in Oakland Memorial I I I Park near Topanga, close to where Spacey I grew up." I i i —The Star. Thirteen accompanying 11 1 II photos lend credence to the assertion, but are not fully confirmatory. Penis Envy? II I orth Shore "Some activists are shocked, shocked, I I 1 that white men look at black men as sexual BISTRO objects. Here's a clue to all the left- leaning, I I I Ill bed-wetting, hand-wringing black activists: RiverPoint Village 11 1 Men sexually objectify everything and II I 1.43 & Brown Deer Rd. everyone." I I Mon.-Thur. 11am 11 1 —Syndicated columnist Fri. & Sat. 11am Michael Alvear, writing in I I I Sun. 4pm Atlanta's Southern Voice. Anti-Republican I I I Princess of Tides "I guess if you're gay but you're also ■1 ) rich, and you like to pollute, and you don't 1 I "I'm thankful for living in this time I like black people, then you vote Republican. I I I when the success of our movement for lib- But it's not rational to think that voting eration is inevitable. Things can — and Republican is the best way to advance the I I I R R sometimes will — turn against us. But gay agenda." those who oppose us are building a sand- Lp castle on the beach at low tide — it will be —Gay. U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., II I swept away just as certainly as the next full to Salon.com. I I I moon." l• —Compiled by Rex Wockner— I I I —National Goy & Lesbian Task Force Executive Director Kerry Lobel as she I I I I stepped down from her post. 11 1 6 3549 N. Oakland Ave. the I I I Mon.-Sat. llam And I Was Thinking Major Healy tnt Sun. 9am "Hayden Roarke (who played Dr. NEW Sunday Brunch Menu Bellows) was gay. He died from stomach cancer in 1987 shortly after his longtime church partner did." —Andrew Mercado, television colum- nist for the Sydney, Australia, newspa- per Capital Q, writing about the 6os TV sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie." Windfall Theater presents: Time Capsule Man of La Mancha & N i - I s. "A hundred or 500 years from now, his- NOW OPEN! tory students will look at civilization in the Don Quixote de Milwaukee I l l nic year 2000 and chuckle at our lack of enlightenment. Some pop culture professor May 5-20 1030 E Juneau Ave. will show an ancient videotape of Rick hi I an inclusive, creative community Mon-Fri. 11am Rockwell and Darva Conger getting mar- offath in the heart of the city. Sat. & Sun. 9am ried on national TV, and then she'll tell the class: 'It was legally acceptable for two het- Sunday Worship — 10 a.m. erosexual strangers who didn't know each 130 E. Juneau Ave. (across from the Harp) other to get married on a TV show -- yet it (414) 273-7617 WHAT YOUR PROTEASE INHIBITOR CAN BE:

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Also, take this medicine for the exact period of time that your doctor has DOES VIRACEPT CURE HIV OR AIDS? instructed. Do not stop taking VIRACEPT without first consulting with your doctor, even if you are VIRACEPT is not a cure for HIV infection or AIDS. The long-term effects of VIRACEPT are not known at feeling better. this time. People taking VIRACEPT may still develop opportunistic infections or other conditions Only take medicine that has been prescribed specifically for you. Do not give VIRACEPT to others or associated with HIV infection. Some of these conditions are pneumonia, herpes virus infections, take medicine prescribed for someone else. Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections, and Kaposi's sarcoma. The dosing of VIRACEPT may be different for you than for other patients. Follow the directions from It is not known whether VIRACEPT will help you live longer or reduce the number of infections or other your doctor, exactly as written on the label. The amount of VIRACEPT in the blood should remain illnesses that may occur. somewhat consistent over time. Missing doses will cause the concentration of VIRACEPT to decrease; There is no proof that VIRACEPT can reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others through sexual therefore, you should not miss any doses. However, if you miss a dose, you should take the dose as contact or blood contamination. soon as possible and then take your next scheduled dose and future doses as originally scheduled.

WHO SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT TAKE VIRACEPT? Dosing in adults (including children 14 years of age and older) Together with your doctor, you need to decide whether VIRACEPT is appropriate for you. In making The recommended adult dose of VIRACEPT is 750 mg (three tablets) taken three times a day. Each your decision, the following should be considered: dose should be taken with a meal or light snack. Allergies: If you have had a serious allergic reaction to VIRACEPT, you must not take VIRACEPT. You should also inform your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist of any known allergies to substances such as Dosing in children 2 through 13 years of age other medicines, foods, preservatives, or dyes. The VIRACEPT dose in children depends on their weight. The recommended dose is 20 to 30 mg/kg (or If you are pregnant: The effects of VIRACEPT on pregnant women or their unborn babies are not 9 to 14 mg/pound) per dose, taken three times daily with a meal or light snack. This can be administered known. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, you should tell your doctor before taking either in tablet form or, in children unable to take tablets, as VIRACEPT Oral Powder. VIRACEPT. Dose instructions will be provided by the child's doctor. The dose will be given three times daily using the If you are breast-feeding: You should discuss with your doctor the best way to feed your baby. You measuring scoop provided, a measuring teaspoon, or one or more tablets depending on the weight and should be aware that if your baby does not already have HIV, there is a chance that it can be transmitted age of the child. The amount of oral powder or tablets to be given to a child is described in the chart below. through breast-feeding. Women should not breast-feed if they have HIV. Children: VIRACEPT is available for the treatment of children 2 through 13 years of age with HIV. There is a powder form of VIRACEPT that can be mixed with milk, baby formula, or foods like pudding. Pediatric Dose to Be Administered Three Times Daily Instructions on how to take VIRACEPT powder can be found in a later section that discusses how VIRACEPT Oral Powder should be prepared. Body Weight Number Number Number If you have liver disease: VIRACEPT has not been studied in people with liver disease. If you have liver of Level of Level of disease, you should tell your doctor before taking VIRACEPT. Kg Lb Scoops' Teaspoons, Tablets Other medical problems: Certain medical problems may affect the use of VIRACEPT. Some people taking protease inhibitors have developed new or more serious diabetes or high blood sugar. Some 7 to < 8.5 15.5 to <18.5 4 people with hemophilia have had increased bleeding. It is not known whether the protease inhibitors caused these problems. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have hemophilia types A and B, diabetes 8.5 to <10.5 18.5 to <23 5 1 1/ 4 mellitus, or an increase in thirst and/or frequent urination. 10.5 to <12 23 to <26.5 6 1 1/ 2

<14 1 3/ 4 CAN VIRACEPT BE TAKEN WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS? 12 to 26.5 to <31 7 VIRACEPT may interact with other drugs, including those you take without a prescription. You must 14 to <16 31 to <35 8 2 discuss with your doctor any drugs that you are taking or are planning to take before you take VIRACEPT. 16 to <18 35 to <39.5 9 21/4 Drugs you should not take with VIRACEPT: 18 to <23 39.5 to <50.5 10 21/2 2 • Seldane® (terfenadine, for allergies) ≥23 ≥50.5 15 33/4 3 • Hismanal® (astemizole, for allergies) • Propulsid® (cisapride, for heartburn) • Cordarone® (amiodarone, for irregular heartbeat) In measuring oral powder, the scoop or teaspoon should be level. • Quinidine (for irregular heartbeat), also known as Quinaglute ®Cardioquin® Quinidex® and others 1 level scoop contains 50 mg of VIRACEPT. Use only the scoop provided with your VIRACEPT bottle. • Ergot derivatives (Cafergot® and others, for migraine headache) 1 1 level teaspoon contains 200 mg of VIRACEPT. Note: A measuring teaspoon used for dispensing • Halcion® (triazolam) medication should be used for measuring VIRACEPT Oral Powder. Ask your pharmacist to make sure • Versed® (midazolam) you have a medication dispensing teaspoon. Taking the above drugs with VIRACEPT may cause serious and/or life-threatening adverse events. • Rifampin (for tuberculosis), also known as Rimactane®, Rifadin®, Rifater®, or Rifamate® How should VIRACEPT Oral Powder be prepared? This drug reduces blood levels of VIRACEPT. The oral powder may be mixed with a small amount of water, milk, formula, soy formula, soy milk, dietary supplements, or dairy foods such as pudding or ice cream. Once mixed, the entire amount must Dose reduction required if you take VIRACEPT with: be taken to obtain the full dose. Mycobutin® (rifabutin, for MAC); you will need to take a lower dose of Mycobutin. Do not mix the powder with any acidic food or juice, such as orange or grapefruit juice, apple juice, or apple sauce, because this may create a bitter taste. A change of therapy should be considered if you are taking VIRACEPT with: Once the powder is mixed, it may be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 6 hours. Do • Phenobarbital not heat the mixed dose once it has been prepared. • Phenytoin (Dilantin® and others) Do not add water to bottles of oral powder. • Carbamazepine (Tegretol® and others) VIRACEPT powder is supplied with a scoop for measuring. For help in determining the exact dose of These agents may reduce the amount of VIRACEPT in your blood and make it less effective. powder for your child, pleasetsk your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Oral contraceptives ("the pill") VIRACEPT Oral Powder contains aspartame, a low-calorie sweetener, and therefore should not be If you are taking the pill to prevent pregnancy, you should use a different type of contraception since taken by children with phenylketonuria (PKU). VIRACEPT may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. HOW SHOULD VIRACEPT BE STORED? iOW SHOULD VIRACEPT BE TAKEN WITH OTHER ANTI-HIV DRUGS? Keep VIRACEPT and all other medicines out of the reach of children. Keep bottle closed and store at Taking VIRACEPT together with other anti-HIV drugs increases their ability to fight the virus. It also room temperature (between 59°F and 86°F) away from sources of moisture such as a sink or other damp reduces the opportunity for resistant viruses to grow. Based on your history of taking other anti-HIV place. Heat and moisture may reduce the effectiveness of VIRACEPT. medicine, your doctor will direct you on how to take VIRACEPT and other anti-HIV medicines. These Do not keep medicine that is out of date or that you no longer need. Be sure that if you throw any drugs should be taken in a certain order or at specific times. This will depend on medicine away, it is out of the reach of children. how many times a day Discuss each medicine should be taken. It will also depend on whether it should be taken with or without food. all questions about your health with your doctor. If you have questions about VIRACEPT Nucleoside analogues: No drug interaction problems were seen when VIRACEPT was given with: or any other medication you are taking, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. You can also call • Retrovir (zidovudine, AZT) 1.888.VIRACEPT (1.888.847.2237) toll free. • Epivir (lamivudine, 3TC) • Zerit (stavudine, d4T) The following are registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers: Retrovir, Epivir/Glaxo • Videe(didanosine, ddl) Wellcome Oncology/HIV; Zerit, Videx/Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology; Invirase, Versed/Roche Laboratories If you are taking both Videx (ddl) and VIRACEPT: Videx should be taken without food, on an empty Inc; Seldane, Rifadin, Rifamate, Rifater/Hoechst Marion Roussel; Hismanal, Propulsid/Janssen stomach. Therefore, you should take VIRACEPT with food one hour after or more than two hours before Pharmaceutica Inc; Halcion, Mycobutin/Pharmacia & Upjohn Co; Rimactane, Tegretol/CibaGeneva you take Videx. Pharmaceuticals; Viramune/Roxane Laboratories, Inc; Dilantin/Parke-Davis; Crixivan/Merck & Co, Inc; Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs): lmodium A-D/McNeil Consumer Products Co; Cordarone/Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories; Quinaglute/Berlex When VIRACEPT is taken together with: Laboratories; Cardioquin/The Purdue Frederick Co; QuinidexJA.H. Robins Co, Inc; Cafergot/Novartis • Viramune® (nevirapine) Pharmaceuticals Corp. Norvir is a trademark of Abbott Laboratories. The amount of VIRACEPT in your blood may be reduced. Studies are now taking place to learn about Issued 11/13/97 the safety of combining VIRACEPT with Viramune. CALL 1.888.VIRACEPT • Other NNRTIs AgOtrOn. VIRACEPT is a registered trademark of Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. PIVITIOCIRACIIK kW. VIRACEPT has not been studied with other NNRTIs. Copyright O1999 Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. 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kiosks announced events, and new periodi- Others, like Pierre Bonnard's lithographs cals and art galleries showcased popular for the 1899 series "Several Views of new art works. Parisian Life," offer a glimpse into the daily Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) was life of bustling Paris. The exhibit also show- an important figure in the creation of this cases one of Toulouse-Lautrec's most modern imagery. His bold posters and prints extraordinary series of prints, "Elles," from from the 1890s form the backbone of the Art 1896, which depicts the behind-the-scenes Museum's exhibition. Scores of his works, life of prostitutes and their customers. from his earliest poster, "Moulin Rouge - La The exhibition, which is accompanied Goulue," to his daring final poster. "The by a full-length, illustrated catalogue, is Gypsy" of 1899, can be viewed and enjoyed. curated by Kristin Makholm, MAM associ- Toulouse-Lautrec's print "L'Estampe ate curator of prints and drawings. It is Originale," which shows the performer scheduled to run through August 13. For Jane Avril inspecting a just-printed picture more information, call (414) 224-3200. of herself, illustrate the importance of prints and posters to the success of the entertainment and leisure industry. Li Chiao-Ping Dance at Alverno Milwaukee — Capping another incredible season of eclectic multi-cultural arts programming, Alverno Presents is hosting Li Chiao-Ping, the Madison-based postmodern dance phenomenon. The company performs Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. in the college's Pitman Theatre, 3431 S. 39th St. in Milwaukee. Described as a "one-woman movement theater revolution" and renowned nationally for her fierce, physical style, Li Chiao-Ping and her company present programs of emotionally and physically charged work, with striking visual design, accompanied by the work of contemporary composers. The Alverno performance is the first for Li since an auto accident last year in which she injured her left foot. She will perform "Chair Dance," a solo piece by Molissa Fenley, who created the piece in 1995 when she herself was recuperating from a knee injury. Another dance, "Venous Flow: States of Grace," was also devel- oped in response to her injury. It uses Li's athletic and demanding choreographic process with Douglas Rosenberg's video imagery to address the physical nature of hope and renewal in the face of adversity. Stemming from Li's ExtremeMoves con- cept, another solo piece called "ManTickets for the performance are $16 and $14, with discounts for seniors and students. Call (414) 382-6044 for tickets or more information.

• medley of six micro-plays about intimate Theatre X • relationships. Curtain times for the main "Attention Deficit show are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays Ko•Thi is "Flying High" and 2 p.m. Sundays. For tickets or reserva- Disorder Follies!" tions, call (414) 291-7800. Milwaukee — Theatre X closes its Late Toulouse-Lautrec's at the Pabst Night Series with a rousing, noisy, com- Milwaukee - The Ko-Thi Dance Company will fill Milwaukee's Pabst Theater pletely unpredictable "Attention Deficit Paris at the Milwau- with the sights. sounds, color and energy of African music and dance May 4-6 with Disorder Follies!" The publicity for "Follies" "Kuumba 2000: Flying High." promises 30 plays in 60 minutes, with the kee Art Museum "Flying High" will reprise the "Kilimo Suite," recently performed to rapturous audience choosing the sequence, and vows Milwaukee — Popular images and audience receptions at Disney World's Epcot Center in Florida. Artistic Director twice!" that "it is never ever the same show entertainment in Paris at the end of the 19th Ferne Caulker said "Once the footage of us in Florida hit the news here in May 11, and The show opens on Thursday, century are the focus of "Toulouse-Lautrec Wisconsin, the calls started coming into the office and we knew we had to include it Broadway runs through May 20 at the and the Pleasures of Paris," opening at the in 'Flying High.— Broadway. Studio Theatre, 158 N. Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) on May Ko-This has added a new finale for the Milwaukee concerts. D'Angelo Boston Conceived and directed by Chad 11. An opening night lecture by Julia Frey, has choreographed an exciting new piece, structured from the rhythmic style of "Attention Deficit Disorder Hansing, Professor of French literature and art histo- Cou Cou, the traditional dance of Guinea. "Cou Cou is a dance that really tests the lightening quick Follies!" combines the ry at the University of Colorado, is sched- agility and endurance of a dancer," Boston said, as he waved his hands frenetically the polish energy of improvisation with uled at 6:15 p.m. MAM is located at 750 N. to demonstrate the breakneck speed of the dance. and wit of scripted work. Mike Andreasen, Lincoln Memorial Drive. Ton Ko-Thi, the children's ensemble, will also perform. Their piece, "Lamban," Carisa Barreca, John Collins, Virginia "Toulouse-Lautrec and the Pleasures of is based on the pilgrimage to Mecca made by Mansa Musa during the 13th century. Donohoe, Andy Grotelueschen, Conor Paris" explores the explosion of popular art The concert also includes "Dankatoo," a new composition by Musical Director Lane, Ruth Lyons and Sarah Skvara are the in turn-of-the-century Paris. At that time, McKinley Perkins. The title translates from Mandinka to mean "the bond between A.D.D. Players, who both write and per- artists turned their attention to the diverse tribes." Perkins has focused his attention on the three countries of the ancient Mali form the 30 miniature plays. pastimes indulged in by the expanding Empire to illustrate the musical links to be found throughout the African Diaspora. Shows are at 10:30 p.m. following the leisure class, from the vibrant cafes, con- "Dankatoo" will showcase all company members singing and playing instruments performance of Theatre X's season finale, certs and cabarets of Montmartre to the as it strings together the music of Senegal, Mali and Guinea. the comedy-drama "Mating Cries." bustling street life and sporting activities Performances each night are at 8 p.m. at the Pabst, 144 E. Wells St. Tickets are "Mating Cries" features Theatre X founders around Paris. Bright, attractive posters on $10- $25. Call (414) 286-3663 Conrad Bishop and Elizabeth Fuller in a Page 28 IN Step May 4 — May 17, 2000 • www.instepnews.com ink

home, started writing and came up my living room back." with little Heather, who has two Soon after Heather became an Happy elbows, two earlobes, two kneecaps, Alyson Publications title, the book (" I \J) and two mommies. started hitting the news. Some people , were ecstatic and called me an "hon- l,&) finished, I D'I When the book was v) J Ji Birthday, sent it out to publishers. Editors' orary lesbian mother." Other people, reactions varied from "Great idea, less-than-thrilled, called me but I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot "America's most dangerous writer." Heather! pole," to "What are you, nuts?" When From that day forth, the phrase, "the 231 S. 2nd St. • 414.291-9600 the book had been to every publish- pen is mightier than the sword" took By Leslea Newman ing house I could think of, I remem- on a whole new meaning. I watched Hours: 5pm-2am bered two things: the fiery eyes of the in fascination as Heather was includ- gg o, tell our studio audience and lesbian mother who had planted the ed in New York City's Rainbow the viewers at home some of Curriculum and then in horror as s the most interesting things the Chancellor of Education, that have happened since "Heather HEATHER HAS Joseph Fernandez, lost his job Has Two Mommies" was published ten because he supported Heather's years ago," says the Oprah of my fanta- inclusion. I watched the town of Sunda*, sy life, who has chosen the special ten TWO MOMMIES Fayetteville, North Carolina year anniversary edition of Heather for divide itself over the question of her newest reading club selection. whether or not Heather should back in my "Well, Oprah," I lean remain in the public library. Alvin & Tacos! chair, crossing my legs at the ankle Some citizens felt it was their side to the cam- and keeping my best duty to defend freedom of expres- era. "There was the time sion. Others felt it was their duty Representative Robert Smith read to defend freedom to express book to the entire portions of the homophobia. When the contro- United States Senate, though no milk versy became a ballot issue, the Monday, and cookies were served. There was latter group ran an ad in the local the time a man took the book off a newspaper that said, public library shelf, went into the "Cumberland County Library bathroom and defecated on it. There takes the lead in pursuit of legit- were many instances when I was BEER LESLEA NEWMAN DIANA SOUL'S imizing homosexuality. Can pros- accused of writing a book that taught titution, bestiality or incest be far first graders the ins and outs of idea in my head, and the words of my behind?" sodomy, no pun intended. And there beloved, stubborn grandmother: My response to all this brouhaha BUST! was that nasty 'no promo homo' bill "Just because they say no to me, you is one big fat oy. I never intended or which, if approved, would make read- think I'm finished?" There had to be a expected to cause such a fuss. I just ing "Heather Has Two Mommies" to way. And there was. A friend of mine, wanted to give the dyke on the street Free Pizza • S3 a child without parental permission a Tzivia Gover who was a new lesbian a warm fuzzy bedtime story she could felony." (Luckily the bill never mom, had just started a desktop pub- read to her daughter. passed.) lishing business. We decided to pub- The commercial break is over As we cut to commercial and the lish the book ourselves. Through the and we're back on the air, only my studio audience in my mind ponders lesbian grapevine we found a friend fantasy has changed and now I'm sit- what I have just said, I can't help but Wednedasi of a friend of a friend who was an ting next to Rosie, that champion of think what a long, strange trip it's illustrator. We sent out fundraising children's literature. Rosie welcomes been. letters and raised $4,000.00 mostly in me warmly and then tells everyone in The idea for writing "Heather Has ten-dollar donations. We found a the audience they are going home Two Mommies" cannot be credited Rail printer and a distributor and before with a free copy of Heather Has Two only solely to me. In 1988, I was strolling you could say, along Main Street in downtown "turkey baster," a truck Mommies. There is a wild burst of pulled up to my driveway, and 40 car- Northampton, Mass. (affectionally applause. Then Rosie asks me how tons of 100 known as Lesbianville, USA) when a books each were kids have responded to the book. I unloaded into my living dyke I knew approached me. room. Six show her a photo of a little girl grin- months later, Sasha Alyson, the pub- ning "Listen," she said. "Somebody needs proudly and wearing a home- lisher of "Daddy's Roommate" to write a book I can read to my kid called. made T-shirt that says, "Heather Has He had seen Heather in a about a family like ours: a family with bookstore Two Mommies....and so do I!" Rosie and thought we should join forces. $1 two moms and a daughter." She motions for the cameras to move in After conferring looked me right in the eye and I swal- with my business and a close-up of the little girl's photo partner, I had a better idea. is lowed hard. This was not a lesbian flashed across the screen of every "Why don't you take who would take no for an answer (it over?" I television set in America. Again the asked Sasha. "That Fridati takes one to know one). So I went way, you can be studio audience bursts into wild Heather's publisher, and I can have applause. The show ends with Rosie and her audience singing an enthusi- astic, off-key rendition of "Happy Birthday to You" in honor of Heather turning ten and I am presented with a cake even bigger than Ellen DeGeneres' coming out confection. \r/0707r) Hey, I can dream, can't I? Saturday, NODELL Saturday, May 13 • 4pm C A 17)1 L L AC (ill) Brittany Morgan Softball Team PARTY! CZ) Oldsmobile Beer Bust • Prizes • Fun REVUE PETER PALIAFITO —Woody's at 2nd and Lapham • 414-672-0806- SALES & LEASING starting at 11pm 5200 N. PORT WASHINGTON RD. 1579 South Second Street • www.daveant.com/woodys (414) 964-4400 www.instepnews.com • May 4 — May 17, 2000 IN Step Page 29

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to 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. $1 off top and rail 9 p.m. to midnight. Cell Block (Chicago): Open Shawn's Treasure Chest for Great Prizes! ACTIVITIES: Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison) Brunch, 10:30 o.m.-2 p.m. Beer Bash from Switch (Milw.): 2.4-1 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gid's Night Out! Win 25( drinks Check your planner for more. S2 Lite/MGD longnecks. 3 to 8 p.m. $ .50 off all taps, 8 p.m. to close. Pitchers of Long Islands and free pizza! Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Free pool. ' Friday, May 5 are $I 0 (tor open to close. Live entertainment. The Ballgame (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 2.9 p.m. with snacks served! Clulf5/Plonet 0 (Madison): S .50 off all Tops and Rails. $1.75 Coro- Women's Softball (Milw.): Every Friday night, 6:30 p.m. of Wick Field, Club 219 (Milw.): $1 tappers, S2 rail drinks, $2 bottled beer. Two Domestic beer $1.50, rail drinks $1.90 from 9 p.m. to close. nas, $1.50 shots of Cuervo and Dr's. Karaoke from 8-11 p.m. Pitchers Diamonnd #4, 4929 W. Vliet St. shows: 8:30 pm. - no cover - and 11:30 p.m. The Office (Rockford, IL): Miller products - $1.50. of Long islands, $10. Saturday, May 6 Dish (Milw.): The new night spot for women! Rotating Events! Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! $4 pitchers of Club 219 (Milw.): Open at 5p.m. Cocktails are 1/2 price from 5 to 8 p.m. The Prom You'll Wont to Remember! (Madison): Dl, dancing, cash bar, Emerald's (Milw.): Men's Night! Call drinks $2. beer. Melrose Place Mondays. Dish (Milw.): It's Point Night! There ore pints of Point for $1. 2.4-1 5:30 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., $18, at the Starlight Room of the Madison Civic Cen- Funnies (Milw.): Open at 3 p.m. $1 off all Miller products. $4 pitchers Woody's (Milw.): Cocktail Hour 4 to 9 p.m. Barkeeps Drink Cheap to 2 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ter. For those 18 and older who want to support the work of the Gay, of beer. Emeralds (Milw.): Lady's Night! Call drinks S2. Lesbian and Straight Education Network. FMI: (608) 244-0883. La's (Green Bay): Free Pool 8 Darts. $6 Super Bust at Java's. Fluid (Milw.): S6 Beer Bust, taps of Gen. Draft or Miller Lite, 5 to 9 p.m. Fannies (Milw): Karaoke Night! Pull tabs. Drinks as low as 25(. Dart Country Dance Gala (Milw.): Annual hoedown hosted by Shoreline leagues starting the 2nd week of January. Sign up now! Dancers at the Milw. Art Museum, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr, 7 p.m. Kathy's Nut Hut (Milw.): Noon to 4 p.m. Bloody Marys 8 Screw Drivers TUESDAYS: - S2 a mug. Fluid (Milw.): Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. 2-4-1, martinis included! to 12:30 a.m., $15 at door. FMI: (414) 747-0388. The Barracks (Madison): S9 Megabust- all you con drink, 8 p.m. to close. M8M Club (Milw.): Brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jo'Dees International (Racine): Free Pool 8 $6 Super Bust! MGD and Sunday, May 7 Boom (Milw.): 2-4-1 from 5-8 p.m. SI off all drinks, 8 p.m. to close. Naplese Lounge (Green Bay): $6 Beer Bust from 3 to 6 p.m. Miller lite! Perfect Harmony Chorus - Rehearsal (Madison): Meet and sing every Boot Camp Saloon (Milw.): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drink spe- Kathy's Nut Hut (Milw.): Hump Day! Everything's a buck. Open to close. Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church on Capitol Square from 7-9 p.m. Enter OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): $1.50 Bloody Marys hosted by the Gay Voice. cial. Vodka Nite! All vodka drinks, $1.50 and Call Brands, $2.50. W. Washington side of court yard. FMI: (608) 232-0528. The Kloset (Beloit): Happy Hour Drink Specials 4 through 7 p.m. $5 Beer Ray's Bor 8 Grill (Madison): Patio bar open at 2 p.m. Beer Bash from 2 Cell Block (Chicago): SMUT Tuesdays! XXX Videos. Cheap Drinks. Free

Bash! DJ spinning the hits starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 to 8 p.m. Open volleyball. Food available from 2 to 6 p.m. 2/4/1 10 Games. p.m. to close M8M Club (Milw.): Double Bubble with complimentary Hors D'oeuvres Pride Band Rehearsal (Milw.): Every Tuesday, 7.9 p.m. at the M8M Club, Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Leather/Levy Night. Well-drinks 8 draft beer 5 to p.m. 124 N. Water St. South Water St. Docks (Milw.): Dunng the day there is a $1 beer sale $1. Dress Code Enforced. Pit open. from 3 to 9 p.m. on selected varieties. Shirtless Sunday Nights with Jake Napalese Lounge (Green Bay): Rail drinks $1.50, Soda 8 juice are 50( Womonsong Chorus (Madison): Rehearsal of women's chorale at the Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison): S9 Megabust all you can drink, 8 p.m. to and Steve M. Half-price top 8 rail if your shirt is off. 9 p.m. to close. from 3 to 7 p.m. S6 Beer Bust from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Beth Israel (enter, 7 p.m. FMI: (608) 222.2987. close. Pitchers of Long Islands are $10. Station 2 (Milw.): Bloody Marys S2. Mimosas $2. OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): Karaoke! $1.50 MGD and Michelob Goldens. Wednesday, May 10 Club 219 (Milw.): Amateur Strip Nite! No cover. SI tap beer, S2 rails Switch (Milw.): f-Dance, 3:30-8:30 p.m. $6 beer bust on the patio. and bottled beer. Ray's Bar 8 On)) (Madison): Grill open! 2-4.1 Happy Hour from 4 to 1 (Milw.): poet/lescturer/director/activist at Maya Angelou The appears p.m. $1.50 Dr. or Schnapps with drink 9 p.m. to close. the Klotsche Center at UWM, 8 p.m. For tickets, call (414) 229-4201. The Ballgame (Milw.): Bloody Marys, Screw Drivers, Grey Hounds Emeralds (Milw.): $5 Beer Bust - 8 to midnight! $2.50. Tap beer 90( from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Scooter's (Eau Claire): 2 for S2 domestic bottles and rail mixers. 9 p.m. Doirylond Cowgirls and Cowboys (Madison): Lessons in two-step and line Fluid (Milw.): Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m'. 2-4-I, martinis included! The Office (Rockford, IL): Game Show Mania every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. to closing. dance, then open dancing. 7 p.m. at Sapphire Ballroom, Northgate Mall, Kathy's Nut Hut (Milw.): Mexican Night! 4 p.m. to ? Tacos $I 7 to 10 $1 Bloody Marys! South Water St. Docks (Milw.): Cocktail Hour! 3 to 8 p.m. Tickets good 1133 N. Sherman Ave. FMI: (608) 245-0672. p.m. 2-4-1 Tequila 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Corona $1.75 Woody's (Milw.): Beer Bust Trivia Day! Beer Bust, $5 from 2-6 p.m. until 9 p.m. 2/4/1 all day, all night (open to close). Friday, May 12 M8M Club (Milw.): Double Bubble with complimentary Hors D'oeuvres Station 2 (Milw.): Mini Pitchers $2.50. Roil drinks 51.50 Cris Williamson Concert (Milw.): 8 p.m. at Centennial Holl, 733 N. 8th la's (Green Bay): Dry Dance Night! (16 8 up in la's). Alcohol served to 5 to p.m. over 21 in lava's. Switch (Milw.): 2-4-1, 5 to 8 p.m. Internet Meat 8 Greet Nite for the St. $17 advance tia from Outpost and Afterwords, $19 at the door. Full Naplese Lounge (Green Bay): Shake a Drink! Aces free and sixes half- guys, SuperBust, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Moon Production. price 3 to 7 p.m. MONDAYS: The Ballgame (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 2-9 p.m. with snacks served! Spe- Saturday, May 13 OH ZONE (Rockford, All coffee drinks - $2. cial Export $5 pitchers and 90-cent mugs from 9 p.m: close. Frontrunners/Frontwalkers (Madison): Meet at Lake Wingra Park, The Barracks (Madison): $9 Megabust - all you can drink, 8 p.m to Ray's Bor 8 Grill (Madison): Grill open! 2-4.1 Happy Hour runs from 4 The Office (Rockford, IL): $2.50 pitchers/50( drafts. Retro party with Knickerbocker and Arbor Dr. at 9 o.m for 3K to 10K run or walk. FM1: close. to 1 p.m. Free pool with drink purchase from 9 p.m. to close DJ Cris. (608) 663-6463. Boom (Milw.): Closed. South Water St. Docks (Milw.): 2 Cocktail Hour! 3 to 8 p.m. Tickets Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-0.1 drinks! South Park GAMMA Social Volleyball (Milw.): At UWM's Engelmann Gym, 2033 W. Boot (amp Saloon (Milw.): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. 2.4.1 drink spe- good until 9 p.m. S4 pitchers 9 p.m. to midnight. Wednesdays. $5 All-U-Can-Drink Superbust (beerne 8 soda). Hartford Ave. from 1-3 p.m. $2 GAMMA members, $3 others. FMI: cial. Bud Nite! All Buds, $1. Station 2 (Milw.): Closed! (414) 540-1202. Woody's (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 4-9 p.m. Intro-Bar Dart League. Cell Block (Chicago): WWF/WCW Wrestling. $2 specials on microbrews. Switch (Milw.): 2-4-1, 5 - 8 p.m. Nuts and Bolts night, match your hard- la's (Green Bay): S6 Super Bust. Sean spins requests. Sunday, May 14 Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison): $9 Megabust - all you can drink, 8 p.m. to ware to win drinks, prizes. Family Reunion Picnic (Appleton): All LGBTs and their supporters welcome close. Pitchers of Long Islands, $10. The Ballgame (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 2-9 p.m. with snacks served! Cock- Thursdays: to this picnic on the Mail Hall Green on Lawrence Univ. campus, 3:30 Dish (Milw.): The new night-spot for women! Happy Hour 2-4-1 from 5 tail Hour rail drinks or NEW! Pull tabs - try your luck! 9 p.m. to close. Barracks - Levi/Leather (Madison): All whiskey drinks, .50 off, pitch- p.m. to dusk. FMI: (920) 832-7590. to 7 p.m. Pool 8 Dart Leagues - sign up now. The Office (Rockford, IL): Bud Products S1.50.The Trading Company ers of Lite sm., $4, Lg., $5, shots of DR's, $2. Gay/lesbian History Project (Madison): Meets at OutReach, 600 Fluid (Milw.): Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. 2.4-1, martinis included! (Eau Claire): 2 for $2. Domestic bottles and rail mixes all night. Boom (Milw.): 2-4-1 all night. Williamson St., 6 p.m. FMI: (608) 281-0801. Kathy's Nut Hut (Milw.): 4 to 6 p.m. Pull tabs! Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour • 5 to 9 p.m_ 2.4-1 drinks! Boot Camp (Milw.): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. 2-4.1 drink specials. Wednesday, May 17 M8M Club (Milw.): Mountain of BB0 Rib Special! Woody's (Milw.): Cocktail Hour 4 to 9 p.m. Free bountiful buffet. Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison): Pitchers of Lite $5. Frozen cocktails, 53. Wisconsin Cream City Chorus (Milw.): Weekly practice takes place at 1 Naplese lounge (Green Bay): Pull tabs from 3 to 7 p.m. (Drinks as low Pitchers of Long Islands are $10. p.m. ot the IGBT Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St. EMI: (414) 276- os 25(1. There is a $6 Beer Bust from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. WEDNESDAYS: Club 219 (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Cocktads are 1/2 price from 5 to 8 p.m. 8787 or (414) 211-2656. OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): Melrose Mondays. Free pizza 8 shot specials. Barracks (Madison): 16oz. taps of Lite, $2. All roils .50 off, shots of Emeralds (Milw.): Tea Thursday! Ice Tea 52.50. BAR SPECIALS: Ray's Bar 8 Grill (Madison): 2-4-1 Happy Hour 4 to 7 p.m. $3.50 and Cuervo, $1.50. Fannies (Milw.): $1 off almost everything including top shelf. under drinks over $3.50 get SI off. Boom (Milw.): 2-4-1 from 5-8 p.m. Ultra '80s music. S2 buy in 51 rail Sundays: Fluid (Milw.): Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. 2-0.1, martinis included! 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_eat& Kathy's Nut Hut (Milw.): Slammers! Si -7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Scooter's (Eau Claire): All chilled shots only $1.50 - 9 to 11 p.m. W & Monday, May 8 FRIDAYS: dancing starting at 11 p.m. M&M Club (Milw.): Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to close!. Afterwards Book Club (Milw.): Discussion of "An Underground Life: Mem- Frontiers Dining Out (Madison): Madison-area Gay/Bi men meet at the (Milw.): Dirty Cocktails bartender). Hot Sex Si. Shamrock Bar around 6 p.m. Decide where to go to eat. FMI: (608) OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): Si bottle beer. 50( drafts. Station 2 Specials (ask oirs of a Gay Jew" by God Beck, 7:30 p.m. ot 2710 N. Murray Ave. FMI: Slammers Si. (414) 963-9089. 274.5821. Scooter's (Eau Claire): Free Pool & Dorts. 2-4-1 tap beer 9 p.m. to dose. Switch (Milw.): Opens at 5 p.m. 70s and 80s Dl spin, outdoor potio bar Tuesday, May 9 High Tea & Talk Men's Group (Madison): High Tea & Talk is on oppor- Stotion 2 (Milw.): Bottle and Con beers, 50( off. Si shots of cold open. tunity for men of all ages, who enjoy the company of other men, to chat Author of "The Mother Trip: Hip Schnapps. Ariel Gore Benefit Reading (Madison): and graze of Monty's Blue Plate Diner, 3 p.m., 2089 Atwood Ave. FMI: The Boll Game (Milw.): Bloody Marys, Screw Drivers, Grey Hounds Moma's Guide to Staying Sane in the Chaos of Motherhood," sliding Night! 8 (608) 257-9151. Switch (Milw.): 2-4-1, 5 to 8 p.m. Karooke p.m. to clese. $2.50. Tap beer 90( from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. scale, SS-SI 0 benefits Child Abuse Prevention. 6 p.m. at Sapphire Ball- meets the first & The Bollgame (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 2-9 p.m. with snacks served! Cock- Woody's (Milw.): Softball Doggy Day, open at 2 p.m. room, 1133 N. Sherman Ave. FMI: (608) 257-1888. LGBT Youth Group - Meeting (Kenosha): This group third tail Hour roil drinks or NEW! Pull tabs - try your luck from 9 p.m. to close. Fridays of the month from I to 10 p.m. at the ARCW Offices, 1212 - Thursday, May 11 57th St. FMI call 800.924.6601. The Office (Rockford, IL): Beer Si Well drinks $1.50. BAR EVENTS: Vikrom Seth Reading (Milw): Author of "An Equal Music," 7 p.m. at the MGLO & MGLPO - Red Light Night (Marshfield): Every Friday night from The Trading Company (Eau Claire): Super Bust! 9 p.m. to close. 58 rail, Thursday, May 4 Schwartz Bookshop, 2559 N. Dowwner Ave. FMI: (414) 332.1181. 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., 130 S. Central Ave., above the Thimbleberry $10 call mixers, 512 top-shelf mixers. HIV Testing (Milw.): The BESTD Traveling HIV Clinic will be of La Cage, Bookstore. Meet local LGBT people, enjoy Videos and Dancing. Everyone Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! $6 All-U-Can COMMUNITY MEETINGS 801 S. Second St., from 10 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.. FMI: (414) 272-2144. is welcome. FMI: Jim (715) 384.6131 or Vic (715) 387-2068. Drink Roil Bust! Northland Gay Men's Center - Weekly HIV/AIDS Social Group (Duluth, Friday, May 5 AND EVENTS: Woody's (Milw.): Double Bubble all day, oll night. MN): The group meets from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd Ave. Happy Hour. La's (Green Bay): S6 Super Bust. DJ Mark spins. Shamrock Bar (Madison): Frontiers Gay/Bi Men's Group (Please read carefully. Some meetings occur the same day weekly, oth- East, Temple opera Block, Suite 309. An opportunity for men with The group meets at the Bar around 6 p.m. for cocktails every Friday ers the same day bi• weekly or monthly.) HIV/AIDS to socialize and find support. FMI: (218) 722.8585. Fridays: night. Decides where to dine at 7 p.m. 117 W. Main St. FMI: (608) Madison Transgender Group - Support Group (Madison): A support and 214-5959. THURSDAYS: Barracks - Levi/Leather (Madison): 2-4.1 Happy Hour on all drinks group for Transsexuals (M-T-F and F-T-M), Cross Dressers and Diversity 0/1 Resource (enter (Rockford, IL): Located at 610 E State St. advocacy $3.50 and under. Si off all other drinks. from 4 to 8 p.m. plus the Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6 their Friends, Families and Significant Others. 7:30 p.m. at OutReach, 14 Happy Hour wheel. Open from 4 to 9 p.m. Teen Drop-in Hours. FMI call (815) 964-2639. Chip and Py's (Mequon): Don Dance or Martha Artis on Friday and Sat- West Mifflin Street. FMI: (608) 255.4927. Gay AA - Open Meetings (Appleton & Green Bay): There are five open AA Boom (Milw.): 2-4-1 from 5-8 p.m. live Dl. urday nights. Reservations suggested. 1340 W. Towne Square Rd. (1-43 3rd Fridays, 6:30- Meetings for the gay and lesbian community each week in Appleton and True Colors LW Youth Coffee Chats (Milw.): 1st and at Mequon Rd.) Coll (414) 241- 9589. FMI: Boot Camp (Milw.): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drink special. Green Bay. FMI & locations call (920) 336.2868 or (920) 954-9169. 8:30 p.m. at Brewed Awakenings, 1208 E. Brady St. Back room. (414) 225-1513. Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison): 2.4.1 Happy Hour on all drinks up to $3.25 Sunday, May 7 Gay AA/Gay Al-Anon - 12-Step Meetings (Kenosha): These recovery from 4 to 8 p.m. Patio open in June. Switch (Milw.): Comedy Nite Debuts! Featuring local gay interactive groups meet every Thursday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5810 SATURDAYS: Club 219 (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Cocktails are 1/2 price from S to 8 p.m. comedy troupe Up All Nite! S2, 8:30 p.m., 124 W. National Ave. FMI: 8th Ave., at 7:30 p.m. FMI call Bill or Art at (414) 694-0115 AIDS Network - HIV/AIDS Support Group (Madison): Meets from 10 Dish (Milw.): The new night spot for women! Happy Hour 2-4-1 5 to 7 (414) 220-4340. Goy/Lesbian M Closed Meeting (Madison): Meets weekly at 8 p.m. at a.m. to noon ot UW Hospital, 600 Highland Ave. in K6/Rm. 280, 2nd p.m. Join DJ Amber for dancin' & romoncin'. Tuesday, May 9 the First Congregational Church, 1609 University Ave. FMI call (608) floor. FMI: (608) 252.6540 or 1-800-486-6276. 222-8989. at Out- Emeralds (Milw.): Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bange. No cover Club 219 (Milw.): Amateur Strip Nite! 219 S. Second St. (414) 271- GLB M - Open Meeting (Madison): Every Saturday at 6 p.m. 14 W. before 9 p.m. 3732. South Madison Health K Family Cu. (Madison): Free, anonymous walk- Reach, Mifflin, Suite 103. FMI call (608) 255-8582. in HIV testing from 5 to 1:45 p.m. Located at 2202 South Park St. FMI Northland Gay Men's Center - Social Night (Duluth, MN): Meets every Fannies (Milw.): Envelope Night! WIN SSScash & prizes. DJ at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 with the best of the 70s, 80s & 90s. call (608) 261-9270. Saturday. Activities include games, videos and other social events from 6 Chip and Py's (Mequon): Mark Davis performing. Reservations suggest- -9 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd Ave. East, Temple opera Block, Suite Fluid (Milw.):Hoppy Hour, 5-8 p.m. 2-4-1, martinis included! HIV/AIDS Support Group K Hotline (Upper Peninsula, MD: These proj- ed. 1340 W. Towne Square Rd. (I-43 at Mequon Rd.) Call (414) 241- ects serve Dickinson, Iron, & Menomonee Counties. For information on 309. FMI: (218) 722-8585. Jo'Dees International (Racine): Bring on the Bears and Bikers! $1.25 9589. the support group in Iron Mountain, Michigan on the first Thursday of SUNDAYS: Top MGO K Miller Lite, $1.75 Pints of leinie's Red, $2.50 Pints of Hack- Club 219 (Milw.): Teasers from Chicago! 219 S. Second St. (414) 211- each month, call the HIV/AIDS Hotline at (906) 779.2904. er-Pschorr Weisse. 52.50 Vanilla & Original Doctor's, Cherry Cheesecake, 3732. Angels of Hope MCC Religious Services (Allouez and Appleton): Services Cherry lifeSaver's and Viagro shots. HIV Self-Help Group Monthly meeting (Baraboo): This group sponsored ore held every Sunday at 11 a.m. at 3607 Libel St. in Allouez, and 5 Friday, May 12 by persons living with HIV, Souk Panne Memorial Hospital & the AIDS p.m. at 815 N. Richmond St. in Appleton. FMI: (920) 991-0128. Kathy's Nut Hut (Milw.): Pull tabs! 5 to 7 p.m. Network meets every 3rd Thursdoy from 1 to 3 p.m. in Bamboo. Refresh- Shamrock Bar (Madison): Frontiers Goy/Bi Men's Group Happy Hour. ments ore served, transportation assistance is available. FMI: (608) LGBT Catholics (Milw.): Monthly discussion group for LGBT Catholics M&M Club (Milw.): All you con eat Fish Fry and other great specials. The group meets at the Bar around 6 p.m. for cocktails every Friday 643-7241 or (608) 643.7583. meets from 10:30 a.m. to Noon at Holy Trinity/Guadolupe School, 613 South Water Street Docks (Milw.): Cocktail Hour! 3 to 8 p.m. Tickets night-Decides where to dine at 7 p.m. 117 W. Main St. FMI: (608) S. 4th St. EMI: (414) 481-8543. good until 9 p.m. 274-5959. LGBT Community Center Lesbian Singles Discussion Group (Milw.): Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ongoing dis- Gay Men's Discussion Group - Monthly Meeting (Milw.): The group meets Station 2 (Milw.): Margarita Madness 52. Corona S2. Saturday, May 13 cussion about unique challenges and rewards of being single, open to all at the Counseling Center of Milw., 2038 N. Bartlett Ave., every second Sunday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. Topics range from relationships AIL Switch (Milw.): 2-4-1, 5 to 8 p.m. Dl and videos at nite, outdoor patio HIV Testing (Milw.): The BEST() Traveling HIV Clinic will be at Midtowne Spa, lesbians. The group picks a different topic each month. FMI call Pat, bar open. 315 S. Water St. from 10 p.m. to 1:00 o.m.. FMI: (414) 272-2144. (414) 329-8404. and dating to HIV/AIDS to spirituality and mental heath. FMI: Bill Hanel at (414) 271.2565. The Bollgame (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 2.9 p.m. with snacks served! Sunday, May 14 Lai Community Center - "Maybe Baby" Support Group (Milw.): This group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The group James Reeb Unitarian Univerolist Church - Worship Service (Madison): Ser- The Office (Rockford, IL): Best Dance Party! DJ Cris. Switch (Milw.): Comedy Nite Debuts! Featuring local gay interactive grew out of the "Maybe Baby" Rainbow U lecture. The group is for peo- vices at 9 and 11 a.m. at 2146 E. Johnson-St. FMI: (608) 242-8887. The comedy troupe Up All Nite! S2, 8:30 p.m., 124 W. Notional Ave. FMI: Trading Company (Eau Claire): All chilled shots 51.50 - 9 to 11 p.m. ple who ore considering adoption or conceiving their own children. FMI [GOT Community Center • Meditation Circle (Milw.): The Circle will begin (414) 220-4340. Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour • 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! contact Andrew Warner at (414) 964-9505. with centering and grounding exercises followed by guided meditation. Woody's (Milw.): Cocktail Hour 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 19 LGBT Community Center - Rainbow U Lecture Series (Milw.): Every 3rd 10 a.m. to Noon on the 1st Sunday of the month at the Center, 170 S. HIV Testing (Milw.): The BESTD Traveling HIV Clinic will be at The Ball- Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series encourages awareness 2nd Street. FMI: (414) 271-2656. Saturdays: game, 196 S. Second St., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. FMI: (414) 272-2144. and discussion of issues important to the I.GBT Community. FMI call LGBT Community Center - Conversations With God (Milw.): The group Barracks Levi/Leather (Madison): Levi/Leather/Uniform Night! 50c (414) 271-2656. meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the 3rd Sunday of the month at the Cen- off all drinks 4 dressed in Bartenders discretion. BOOK READINGS, CLASSES 1681 Campus Center - Boy-Oh-Boy Gay/Bi Men's Group (Madison): This ter, 170 S. 2nd Street. FMI: (414) 271-2656. Boom (Milw.): 2.4-1 from 5-8 p.m. Live DJ. AND CLUBS: weekly group provides on outlet for gay/bi students at UWM. Social out- LGBT Community Center - Drumming Circle (Milw.): Meets from 10 a.m. Dish (Milw.): The new night spot for women! Join DJ Amber for dancin' ings and great discussion. Hosted by University Health Services and Sex- to noon on the 4th Sunday of the month at the Center, 170 S. 2nd & romoncin'. Thursday, May 4 Out-Loud, Thursday nights of 6:30 p.m. at the LOOT Campus Center on the Street. FMI: (414) 271-2656. second floor of the UW-Madison Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street. Fannies (Milw.): Hot Music to dance to. Two new Ws playing top 40, Gay Men's Writing Group (Milw.): Meets 1st Thursday and 3rd Monday Rainbow Friends - Quaker Worship Group (Madison): Meets on the third booty, house, funk, oldies etc. of the month at LGBT Community Center, 170 S. Second St. For writers, South Madison Health & Family (enter (Madison): free, anonymous Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. Diversity is encouraged, feelings hon- walk-in HIV testing from 5 to 7:45 p.m. at 2202 South Park St. FMI call ored, and boundaries respected. FMI K locution, call (608) 250-7989. Jo'Dees International (Racine): Vanilla & Original Doctor's, Cherry poets, essayists and others where members write, shore, and critique (608) 261.9270. Cheesecake, Cherry LifeSaver's and Viagra shots - 52.50. 51.25 Top together. FMI: (414) 271-2656. Seeking Sobriety - Non-Religious Recovery Group (Milw.) This recovery group MGD & Miller lite, $1.75 Pints of Leine's Red, $2.50 Pints of Flocker- la Dubois Reading (Madison): DuBois, co-editor of "Echo: Scandinavian Triangle Coalition LOB Support Group (Rockford, IL): Meet to establish meets at 6 p.m. every Sunday at BESTD Clinic, 1240 E. Brady St. (use side Pschorr Weisse. Stories About Girls" will read and sign her book, 6:30 p.m. at A Room and explore friendships K relationships. Discuss a variety of topics every door). FMI: Danny ot (414) 540-0961 or Richard at (414) 442.1132. Thursdays at 8 p.m. FMI call (319) 583-1834. Kathy's Nut Hut (Milw.): Short beers 2 for $1.50. of One's Own, 307 W. Johnson St. FMI: (608) 257-7888. Silver Space - Older Lesbian Discussion Group (Milw.): Meets on the third Women's Consciousness Raising Group (Madison): Meets weekly at Sunday of the month at the Counseling Center, 2038 N. Bartlett Ave., Man's Country (Chicago): Male Strippers and Porn Stars. Show at Mid- Saturday, May 6 5:30 p.m. at 122 State St. Suite 403. FMI call (608) 250-6775. from 6 to 8 p.m. S3 donation. FMI: (414) 271.2565. night. Free Continental Breakfast Sunday Morning. Science Fiction Club (Madison): 3 p.m. of A Room of One's Own, 307 Unitarian Universalist Church Lesbian Support/Discussion Group (Rock- University Congregational Church Worship Service (Madison): Weekly OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): $1.50 shot specials. DJ/Dancing. W. Johnson St. FMI: (608) 257-1888. ford, IL): The group meets weekly from 7-8 p.m. at 4848 Turner Rd. FMI services are at 10 a.m. at 1121 University Ave. FMI (608). 256-2353. Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison): Live DJ 9 p.m. to close. Men's Room All Girls Scrawl (Madison): Open Mic, sign-up at 7:30, begins at 8 p.m., call (815) 636-7298. (Levi/leather) 7 p.m. to close: 50( off all drinks with cord. Progressive The Grieg Club, 1249 Williamson St. Dance afterward. 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Straight Society meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Room 109 of Madison Vet Center - GLB Veterans Meeting (Madison): The group meets Gallery East (Manitowoc): "Rabbits," watercolors by Ron Stokes, comedy in the Stiemke Theatre through May 14. 108 E. Wells St. FM: Coleman Hall at Lawrence University Memorial Union, 615 E. College every Wednesday at 147 S. Butler at 5 p.m. FMI: (608) 262.7084 or through May 13. 930 S. 7th St. (414) 224.9490. Ave. FMI: Irene (920) 722-7572 or Bernie (920) 982-0220. (608) 264.5342. Grave Gallery (Milw.): New oil paintings by Beth Bojarski and steel sculp- "Mating Cries" (Milw.): Theatre X season finale opens May 11, runs Gay AA/Gay Al-Anon 12-Step Meetings (Racine): These recovery groups Queer Chicks - Social Group (Madison): Meets every Wednesday at 7 tures by Mark Winter, through May 25 at 1209 E. Brady St. FMI: (414) through May 21 in the Broadway Studio Theatre, 158 N. Broadway meet every Monday at 625 College Ave. at 8 p.m. FMI: Art at (414) p.m. at 219 N. Hamilton St. FMI: (608) 265-3344. 277-8228. FMI: (414) 291.7800. 694-0115. John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan): "Nek Chand: Healing "Paragon Springs" (Milw.): Milw. Rep production in the Quadracci Pow- Goy/Bi Men's M Closed Meeting (Madison): Meets at 8 p.m. at the FILM, TV AND RADIO: Properties," through May 14; "Loy Bowlin: The Original Rhinestone Cow- erhouse Theater through May 14. 108 E. Wells St. FMI: (4141 224. University United Methodist Church, 1127 University Ave. FMI: (608) boy," through June 18, 608 New York Ave. FMI: (920) 458-6144. 9490. 222-8989. Saturday, May 6 Madison Arts Center (Madison): "Work in Progress: The Madison Art Cen- "The Woolgatherer" (Milw.): Boulevard Ensemble's production of Wm. Gay Video Club (Madison): John Greyson's "tithes," and Falcon double- LGBT Youth Pride Support Group - New Meeting (Green Bay): This group ter Collects," features cornerstones of the Center's collection, including Mastrosimone's romantic comedy runs through Moy 21 at 2252 S. Kin- feature: "Full- Out," 8 p.m. FMI: will be available to youth every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Filled" and "No Way (608) 244-8675. Mopplethorpe photos, Nevelson sculptures, Frida Kahlo paintings and nickinnic Ave. FMI: (414) 744-5757. Renaissance Counseling Center, 311 Jefferson St. FMI: (920) 437-4325. more. Through May 14. 211 State Street. FMI: Sunday, May 7 & Every Sunday (608) 257.0158. Wisconn Playwrights festival (Milw.): Boulevard Ensemble production of True Colors LGBT Youth Activity Nights (Milw.) 2nd and 4th Mondays, Women's Music Radio (Milw.): WMSE-91.7FM. 10:30 p.m. to Midnight. Milw. Art Museum (Milw.): "Nothing But Nudes: Selections from the Per- three plays runs through May 23 at 2252 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. FM: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at ARCW, 820 N. Plankinton Ave., 1st Floor Conference Variety of women's music genres, announcements of events in Milw. manent Collection" through May 14. 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. (414) 744-5757. room. FMI: (414) 225.1573. women's community. FMI: (4141224-3200. May 4-6 WISH - Generic AA 12-Step Meeting (Madison): Meets weekly at 6 p.m. Milw. County Historical Society (Milw.): "Social Fabric: Milw. Fashions, Cable Channel 4, Public Access TV, WYOU -Weekly TV (Madison): "Noth- Ko Thi Dance Co. (Milw.): Milw.'s acclaimed African dance troupe in a at the Atwood Community Or., 2425 Atwood Ave. FMI: (608) 249-5096. ing to 1830-1999," through May 11. "Milwaukee Rivers: The Woodcuts of Hide" runs LGBT programming every week from 2.3 p.m. Re-runs new work, "Kuumba," 8 p.m. at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Wolfgang Klein," through June, and "Take me Out to the Boll Game: A UWM Rainbow Group (Milw.). University IGBT group meets at 7:30 p.m. the next day at 8 a.m. FMI: (414) 286.3663. History of Baseball in Milwaukee," through Sept., 910 Old Wodd Third in Student Union Room E307. FMI: (414) 229-6555. "Hotel Milw." - live Tapings (Milw.): Weekly toping of the radio program St. FMI: (414) 273.8288. May 5-9 TUESDAYS: "Hotel Milw." at 5 p.m at Hotel Metro in downtown Milw.. It is rebroad- cast over WHAD 90.7 at 7 p.m. Fridays and 4 p.m. Saturdays. FMI: Olbrich Botanical Gardens (Madison): "Full Bloom" through June 4. "Madam Butterfly" (Milw.): The Florentine Opera performs Puccini's HIV/AIDS Support Group - Fox Cities (Menasha): Free, confidential and (414) 352-3331 or (414) 276-7889. 3330 Atwood Ave. tragic opera in Uihlein Hall of the Marcus Center for the Arts. FMI: (414) open to any person living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, the 2nd and 4th Villa Terrace (Milw.): "The Rise of a landmark: Lewis Hine and the 273-7206. Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Assn. Womyn's Radio (Madison): WORT Radio 89.9 FM • A weekly show titled Empire State Building," through May 14, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. FMI: of Fox Valley, Midway Rd., 1488 Kenwood Drive. FMI: (920) 739-4226 "Her Turn," Womyn's news and information by and about women, airs May 12 (414) 271-3656.. or Sylvia at 1.800-675-9400. from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Followed by "Her Infinite Variety," Women in Afro-Rican Ensemble (Milw.): Jazz sextet with hot mix or African and Music from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All genres and styles. Interviews, live Walker's Point (enter for the Arts (Milw.): "La Leone and the Word," LGBT Community Center Lesbian 12-Step Al-Anon Group (Milw.): Meets Latin rhythms at the Milwaukee Art Museum, 750 N. Lincoln Dr. FMI. guests and announcements for the women's community. FMI: (608) works by and about artists Julien Blaine and Claudio Franco. Through from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The only requirement for membership is that there be (414) 224-3841. 256-2001 or htth://www.netphoria.com/wort. May 27. FMI: (414) 672-2787. a problem of alcoholism with a relative or friend. FMI: (414) 271-2656. May 12 and 13 "Better Living Through Show Tunes" (Madison): WORT Radio 89.9 FM - LGBT Community Center - Project Q Youth Drop In Night (Milw.): The Hosts Bruce Wheeler and Earl Bricker, 2.3 p.m. (608) 256.2001. THEATRE/MUSIC ARTS: Plymouth Church Chorale (Milw.): Performing Mozart's "Solumn Ves- group meets Tuesdays from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays from 5 to 10 pers" and Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms," 8 p.m., 58-510, 2117 E. p.m. Drop In nights provide a variety of youth activities in a space that is Tuesday, May 9 & Every Tuesday NOW PLAYING: Hampshire St. FMI: (414) 964-1513. (questioning) youth. FMI: welcoming, safe and accessible to LGBTO "The Queer Program" (Milw.): Live weekly telecast on MATA Public "As Bees in Honey Drown" (Madison): Madison Rep production runs Doc Severinson (Milw.): Doc plays with the Milwaukee Symphony (414) 271.2656. access cable'channel 47 (96 in some areas) of 7 p.m. Hosts: Michael through May 1. Isthmus Playhouse, 211 State St. FMI: (608) 256- Orchestra in its Pops Series in Uihlein Hall of the Marcus Center, 929 N. Madison Community Health Ctr. - HIV Testing (Madison): Free, anony- Lisowski and Charles Daniels. Re-broadcast Saturday at 12:30 a.m. and 0029. Water St. FMI: (414) 291.7605. mous, walk-in HIV testing from 3 to 5:45 p.m. at 1133 Williamson St. Sundays at 10 p.m. FMI: (414) 265-8500. "As You Like It, or Free Tibet, The Musical" (Madison): Broom Street The- May 13 FMI: (608) 255-0704. Wed., April 26 & Every Wed. ater's big experiement with improvisation. Audience input a must! Fri- Li Chicio-Ping Dance (Milw.): 8 p.m. in Alverno College's Pitman Theatre, Northland Gay Men's Center - Open Discussion Group (Duluth, MN): "Nothing to Hide" (Madison): Cable Channel 4, Public Access TV, WYOU days-Sundays, 8 p.m., through May 21 at 1119 Williamson St. FMI: 3431 S. 39111 St. FMI: (414) 382-6044. Meets weekly from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd Ave. East, Tem- runs LGBT Programming every week from 9-11 p.m. Re-runs from (608) 244-8338. ple Opera Block, Suite 309. Topics include coming out issues, support 8 12.30- 2:30 a.m. "Attention Deficit Disorder Follies" (Milw.): Theatre X Late Night Series Tuesday, May 16 resources. No age limits. FMI: (218) 722.8585. "Queery" (Madison): WORT, 89.9 FM - G/L Radio. Madison's local opens May 11 at 10:30 p.m. runs through May 20 at the Broadway Stu- Christopher Parkening and Jubilant Sykes (Milw.): The guitar virtuoso PUG -Milw. - Open Office (Milw.): A representative of Milw.'s PFtAG GLBT0 radio show, followed by "This Way Out," the international LGBT dio Theatre, 158 N. Broadway. FMI: (414) 291-7800. and the soulful singer at the Pabst Theater, 144 W. Wells St., 7:30 p.m. Chapter will be available to speak to parents, youth or anyone who wants show, which runs from 7:30-8 p.m. "Don't Touch That Dial! The Sequel" (Milw.): Presented by the Milw. Rep FMI: (414) 286-3663. to stop and say hello each Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.at the I.GBT in the Stackner Cabaret thru May 14. FMI: (414) 224-9490. Community Center. FMI: (414) 271-2656. Saturday, May 13 (Milw.): Opens May 12, plays through June 4. The Movie 8 Popcorn Night! (Milw.): Feature: "Get Real" at 7 p.m. LGBT "H.M.S. Pinafore" Sober Seniors - M Meeting (Milw.): This meeting is focused on the unique Skylight Opera Theatre's production of Gilbert 8 Sullivan's classic comic Community Center, 170 S. Second St. FMI: (414) 271-2656. recovery needs of elders, and meets every Tuesday morning from 10 to opera, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. FMI: (414) 291- 11:30 a.m. at 3200 W. Highland Blvd. FMI: ElderLink (414) 289-6874. 7800. MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES: UHS Counseling 8 Consultation Services Sex Out Loud (Madison): This "Lumberjacks in Love" (Milw.): Milw. Rep produces the north woods discussion group for Goy/Bi students meets in the Memorial Union ot 12 Ongoing Exhibits: Noon every Tuesday. FMI: (608) 265.4901. WOMEN... Adarnbomb Gallerie (Milw.): Paintings by Ryan Kelly. John Wagner exhib- Womansong Rehearsal (Madison) This women's chorale meets at the it opening May 19. 524 S. Second St. FMI: (414) 276-BOMB. Monday Night Irregulars THERE'S A WONDERFUL Beth Israel Center at 7 p.m. FMI: (608) 222.2987. America's Black Holocaust Museum (Milw.): "Moreshet Eldad: Giving Bowling Standings WEEKEND WAITING FOR YOU! Yoga Spirit - Free Classes (Milw.): Every Tuesday there are free classes Voice to Jews of African Heritage," through May. 55. 2233 N. 4th St. for all people living with HIV. Among other things you can reduce stress (414) 264-2500. and ease neuropothy 8 joint pain. Classes are held at 301 N. Water St., Final Standings: (Milw.): "Slap the Paint The Art of John Ernst and Bill Suite 410 at 3:30 p.m. FMI: (414) 289-9660. Gallery Cora Dora 1. M & M's With Nuts O'Niel," through July 8, Pier 221 Cafe, 211 N. Water St. FMI: (414) Join us for a retreat of relaxation, WEDNESDAYS: 283-9244. 2. Greta's Boys Diversity G/L Resource Ctr • Coming Out Support Group (Rockford, IL): 3. Every Ass Gets Licked Equally personal growth, and mindful Meets every Wednesday at 610 E. State St. from 7 to 8 p.m. FMI: 4. Milwaukee M.C.C. activities. For lesbians only. (815) 964-2639. 5. Switched At Birth Gay/Bi Men's Al Anon Group (Madison): Meets at the University United 6. Landmark Cosmic Queens Methodist Church, 1127 University Ave., every Wednesday at 6 p.m. 7. Seamen From Docks TIME AND SPACE TO FOCUS FMI: (608) 256-4107 or (608) 846.2860. 8. This Is It Again HIV/AIDS Support Group - (Green Bay): Free, confidential and open to 9. 4 Way Switch ON YOUR OWN VOICE. any person living with or affected by HIV/AIDS on the 1st and 3rd io. Switches Bitches Wednesday of the month. Meetings take place at Renaissance Healing 513 E. State St. — JUNE 2 THRU 4 — Arts (ft, 311 S. Jefferson from 7:30 to 9 p.m. FMI: (920) 437-4325 ii. Lisa's Libidos or Sylvia at 1-800-675.9400. Rockford, IL 61104 ii. Flaming Fluids (815) 965-0344 13. Ballgame Bitches LW Campus Center - Les/Bi Curious Women's Group (Madison): This For more info & brochure, call: weekly group, open specifically to lesbian, bisexual and curious women 14. Boot Camp Barbies who ore UWM students, meets every Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at the Rockford's Hot Spot! 15. Bewitched Broom Riders LINDA MARTIN, CICSW AT 414.276.8676 1GBT Campus Center on the second floor of the UWM Memorial Union, 16. Dish Rags 800 Landgon St. 1-90 to Bus. 20 (State St.) FAITH MORGAN, LCPC AT 773-880-1320 Page 32 IN Step May 4 — May 17, 2000 • www.instepnews.com Few people have ever heard that version. When Capitol issued a two-CD version of the album a decade ago, it did, Judy at Carnegie Hall, for the first time, include most of Garland's between-song patter, most of it consisting of truly hilarious personal sto- ries. Like You've Never But that release (Capitol 90014, still available) was imperfect. Working from second-generation master tapes because they were afraid to handle the first-generation tapes, the engineers found one of the evening's highlights, Heard Her "Alone Together," had been damaged. A version of the By Wayne Brasier song from "Judy! That's Entertainment" was edited in to replace it. And the CD sound, though far superior to the he greatest live concert album ever recorded has just LP, still sounded like an album, not like being there. reappeared in a stunning 40th anniversary edition The new gold-CD version (DCC 1135) does the job Twhich gives younger listeners eye-opening evidence right. "Alone Together" from the concert is back in. All the of just what makes a performer a legend and gives fans conversation, everything, every second is included. The who were there the first time around confirmation that two acts for the first time are presented separately, one to a magical indeed was magical. what they remember as CD, and the song order for the first time appears as the "Judy At Carnegie Hall" (Judy being Judy Garland) was songs appeared in concert (on the LP, "That's recorded April 23, 1961 at the Manhattan bastion of classi- Entertainment" and "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" subsequently released as a two-LP set by cal music, and had been switched, and that's the way it's stayed until now). Capitol Records. It soared right onto the best-seller charts, But it's the sound that is overwhelming. You no longer staying nearly two years among the Top 100 albums, hold- ever, her interpretations wiser than ever and deeper than are listening to an album. You are there. Period. ing more than three months onto the number one spot, ever, her uptempo songs sparkling and joyful, her ballads From the stirring overture through the brilliant medley and winning five Grammys, tender and patient, her down songs mournful and tragic, including Album of the Year. of "Almost Like Being In Love" and "This Can't Be Love:" The concert, and recording, literally meant a return she was a wonder. The crack band behind her propelled her through a long, lazy version of "Do It Again," — totally the from the near-dead for Garland, whose previous album, on, the distinguished musicians thrilled with Garland as opposite of an earlier up-tempo presentation in the album "Judy! That's Entertainment" had all but gone unnoticed much as the audience, as you can hear on the new reissue. "Judy In Love!" — through a devastating "The Man That and who two years before had been told she'd be an invalid Garland's goal was "two hours of just pow!" and she Got Away," a joyous "San Francisco" and later "Chicago," a who could never work again. achieved it magnificently. The album quickened the pace. charming jazz session and then pianoside section; through Wrong. Determined to fight back, Garland rested and Capitol's engineers expertedly condensed the extraordi- the ebullient "Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart" into a took care of herself and with great personal pleasure, narily long passages of applause, removed most of the call-out-the-medics-l'm-plotzing "Stormy Weather" and singing in the shower, began to fashion a concert program between-song patter and programmed the two acts into down the emotional hill even deeper into "Over The of astonishing range, contrast and wit. She even ordered one, then gave them a new breaking point so the album Rainbow" — no longer a child's yearning dream but now the songs herself and worked with the arrangers on mag- closed its first half and opened its last half logically. Add an adult's tragic lament; this is a matchless program, nificent orchestrations — which instruments would domi- clever and imaginative packaging and it's no wonder sales nate in different passages at what levels were included in reached into the millions despite a hefty price for a double matchlessly performed and matchlessly presented. the sheet music. album and that literally everyone — young, old, with-it Four decades have not diminished its impact. Whether Garland introduced the show in August, 1960 at the and out-of-it — had to have a copy. you've heard it a thousand times or have only heard about London Palladium, toured Europe, came home and, as Through the 40 years since the album has appeared, it, this is a release you just can't miss. Call it "Two hours of word got louder and louder about her comeback, put a it's become universally familiar. And yet, tantalizingly, it's just pow!...PLUS." Call it whatever you want. You'll be left punctuation mark on her triumph with her standing- also been ail-rounded in mystery. Most Judy fans know with no doubt who Judy Garland was and why, 40 years room-only evening at Carnegie Hall. that everyone who was at Carnegie Hall that night in 1961 later, we've yet to come up with anything even near a With her voice richer than ever, more full-bodied than had the opportunity to get a three-LP edition of the album, replacement. with everything that happened on stage included.

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years, places that I love. Annapolis, the group that you are in. Having the work company. I love Faith Hill in country. Toni Alexandria, Philadelphia, Ann Arbor... to do is the saving grace. I have practically Mitchell. Endlessly. Forever. Cris Williamson an album coming from this separation. It IN Step: You have toured the You must be tired of people ask- is as if the songs came unbidden. world. For you, what is the appeal ing you when your next CD will be Goes Solo of touring? IN Step: How different is it for coming out. But when can your I love it! My family moved around all you to work on new songs after fans expect a new Cris By Carl M. Szatmary of the time when I was growing up. I love your long collaboration with Williamson CD? Tret? n the years since "The Changer and the the sense of exploring the universality of I've a hunch that I'll spend this whole Changed" quite literally changed the different places. It is also a great way to Not really all that different. It is really year on this. Plus, I've appearances Iface of women's music, Cris Williamson test out the music. I am incredibly inter- what I know how to do. It is what I've been planned throughout the year. Probably in has traversed the United States, perform- ested as a writer about universality. The doing since I was 16 years old. I feel like I December I'll be taking a serious look and ing anywhere and everywhere: in halls, in furthest away I've been is Russia. That was am re-making myself. plan some studio time. an amazing experience. What is so univer- churches and at too many music festivals IN Step: Of young women sal is their love of art. to mention. Her performance at singers/songwriters emerging Centennial Hall on Friday, May 12, is just IN Step: What is it like to tour today, whom do you admire? the latest in her many appearances in solo after all of the years of tour- My new fave is Jonatha Brooke... I just Milwaukee. ing with Tret? What will be different is that she will love her. She is really, really brilliant. I not be singing with her longtime partner, That is the least frightening part of the love her as a writer. Ani, of course, Ani Tret Fure. Together personally and profes- divorce. We have built on our individuality DiFranco. She is such a firecracker. I love sionally for the past 18 years, Cris and Tret as a duo. You have to be a soloist within what she has done with her own record

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have split and are going on their separate ways. When news of the split became pub- lic earlier this year, fans were shocked and saddened. Says Cris, "In the hearts of our fans, we've been a daily experience." CA The good news is that both plan to con- tinue their music and to continue bringing their music across the country. Of her for- mer partner, Cris has only good wishes, "I've given her my blessing." As she embarks on her first national solo tour in almost 15 years, Cris Williamson speaks with distinct pleasure that her first concert of this tour, in Denver, has sold out. Her enthusiasm for performing remains undaunted, "Audiences should expect the best and that's what I'm going to give them." In addition to her many signature songs, Cris will also feature 8 new songs, none as of yet recorded. Much of the new material has emerged, not surprisingly, from her break- up with Tret, songs that reflect both pain and healing. Taking a break during a brief hiatus in her Spring, 2000 tour, Cris took time to may 21at 8pm talk to IN Step. ON IN Step: You'll be appearing here in Milwaukee on May 12th. How SALE extensive is this tour? NOW! pitale.sv MADISON CIVIC CENTER The first leg is pretty extensive. I'll be Tickets Available at 211 State Street or call 266-9055 playing many places that I've played for and at all rieketairva**IQr outlets Cwww.fantasma.com www.ticketmaster.com Page 36 IN Step May 4 — May 17, 2000 • www.instepnews.com gotcha!

By Billy Masters until recently, both twins lived at daddy's). ight off the bat, belated congrat- As for future plans, look for Keith and ulations must go out to my pal Derek to head to Romania to star in a Keith Brewer (of the oh-so- European feature film called "Killer Elite" yummy Brewer Twins) on his (to be released on video here sometime ecent marriage. Keith and his next year). fiRancée, the former jenny Ell, married on Incidentally, the twins' favorite photog- rapher, Marko Realmonte (who also did March 11, and I can already anticipate that kOlitioe there will be an aspect of this report that the exclusive shots of the wedding), has will shock my devoted fans — the fact that revamped his web site at www.male- I was not in attendance. It isn't that I was- model.com. Since he always has the best n't invited or that I was snubbed (that "talent" on the web, be sure to check it out! If you follow this column, you know dubious distinction goes to GLAAD, but ti I'm not one to air dirty laundry). On the that all unions and reunions are right up eve of Keith's nuptials, I was in Palm my alley. And nothing makes me more excited than a reunion of one of my Springs preparing for the opening night of The Brewer Twins Mariah Carey "Shooting Porn." I was amazed that Keith favorite groups. In this case, I'm talking wouldn't change the date of his wedding to about three very talented ladies whom I've three albums were amazing, and every time outfits, and perhaps demonstrate what it accommodate me, and he couldn't under- mentioned on numerous occasions. I've met her, she's been an absolute doll. means to "do it doggie style." OK, I made stand why I wouldn't skip my own opening Although it looked like a reunion was out That said, this week comes the revelation that last part up! night. Nonetheless, I send the couple all of of the question, I'm THRILLED to that her older sister, Alison, is shopping Do any of you watch gay porn? I'm sure my love — along with a food processor, announce that these individuals have come around a memoir in which, among other that none of my fans would ever do any- which I hope will bring them years of to terms and have made plans for a new things, she reveals that she supported the thing so tawdry. If perchance you do daily pureed happiness! album and a tour. Of course, you know that young Mariah while working as a prostitute in the world of adult video (as a fan or per- What did I miss? A very small, intimate I am talking about Wilson Phillips! Yes, (and, apparently, gave her working clothes former), then I have some exciting news for candlelit ceremony in a glass chapel over- in the wake of Chynna Phillips' solo to Mariah when she was done with them). you — more and more gay porn is being looking the ocean at sunset. Since the twins album and the Wilson girls' projects going Let me get this straight —Alison slept with released on DVD. Leading this trend is are avid surfers, this was a traditional nowhere, the threesome realized that the guys for an hour or so, got paid, and left; Titan (found on the web at www.titan- "surfer ceremony," complete with the dream is still alive. Don't expect any more Mariah married an older rich guy, got a media.com). I just got a lovely care package apparent tradition of all 30 surfers in atten- poking out from behind trees or being hid- record deal, became famous, and left. And of EIGHT first-rate flicks with many of the dance (including the twins) dropping their den in pup tents for Carnie Wilson. The they say some things aren't genetic! hottest guys in the business (I particularly pants for a photo! How in the world did I former talk show host has proudly lost over Mariah's reps have denied the charges. enjoyed "Desert Train"). A word of warn- ever miss out on that tradition? Some of 100 pounds with the help of a few staples They state that Alison has drug problems ing: if you travel as often as I do and use a you may be worried that the single twin, and sutures and is raring to go. Now if and has been in and out of rehab. They fur- notebook computer equipped with a DVD Derek, has been left in the dust. Have no Chynna would just put down that damn ther allege that Mariah has done all that player, don't watch the porn on an airplane fear — the inseparable twins actually sepa- trumpet. she can to help her sister, including sup- — it makes the flight attendants FAR too rated nine months ago when Keith and This week, I continue my fascination porting her and her children. Tit for tat, so agitated (particularly because so many of Jenny got an apartment of their own and with Miss Carey. I preface my remarks by to speak. them are IN the films). Derek remained at their father's home (yes, saying that I adore the woman — her first In the past, I've extolled the virtues of Could it be that a certain star of music Canada's Marlen Cowpland. Ms. and television's bygone days has become Cowpland, the wife of Michael Cowpland more open about his long-rumored sexual (CEO of Corel), is a cross between Pamela proclivities? Well, he's being more open Plus Drink Specials, Mon-Thur, 9-2 Lee and that Wildenstein woman in NYC about this aspect with at least one other who spends all of her money on trying to person — the guy he's cheating on his lover look more feline! What little clothing with. My sources say that the neighbor has >Mondays 9pm to close Marlen wears is usually of an animal print, been running around behind his long-suf- and she is a huge animal lover — often fering same-sex partner's back with some- Domestic Beer $1.50 • $1.90 Rail 44n> posing with her many pets. Starting in one who lives near his Montana cabin. 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By Michael Johnston nd now it's "Cordially Yours," As I'm pulling together this update, AI'm mentally packing for Washington, D.C. and the March that will be taking place Sunday! I'll fill you all in on that, next time... I had a blast at the Basketball Final Four at Woody's. While I know nothing about sports nor, at this point in my life, do I care to learn, I did enjoy the partying going on there... But, when did "he shoots, he scores" become a part of the vernacular? And isn't that somewhat backwards? Steve knows how to bring all the boys Michael (1) and entourage living large out! It was wonderful catching up with at Switch. Photo by Jamie friends, I haven't seen in — forever! My it at their "Spring Break Beach Party- compliments for the fine Bloody Marys 2000." Thanks for having me as a judge, and for the fine service provided by capti- Craig, it was wonderful using my gavel, vating Chase. again! No, not Chase Hunter, who I worked The Milwaukee LGBT Community with years ago — but an equally talented, Center will host a "Rainbow Home & winsome blonde who adds quite a spice to Garden Tour" Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.- P a Saturday afternoon. A true Museum 4:30 p.m. Six Riverwest homes were piece. And no, I wasn't referring to the selected for their architectural, landscap- Bloody Marys. A true museum piece, who ing and historic significance. Check in is at RUISE I believe may be making the Switch. 3304 North Humboldt Blvd. Other homes PrideFest Weekend < A Little Culture? I loved The :4 are located on Gordon Place and a urday & Sunday, Wisconsin Cream City Chorus, Ltd. Townsend Street. For tickets, please call concert, a timely eff0rt based on time! The The Center at (414) 271-2656. recital was held at Plymouth Church, Sponsorship for this event is provided by what a beautiful venue! A recent cover the Miller Brewing Co., Potawatomi Bingo story model, the Rev. Andrew Warner, Casino and IN Step. Cruise aboard the Spirit of Milwaukee Yacht while was in attendance, welcoming everyone to Have you seen our ever-growing, ever- celebrating our diversity and dancing to the beat of his church. Rumor has it he and his spe- changing, ever-au-courant Milwaukee cial someone are planning on welcoming a Art Museum? What a visual — going DJ TY of Madison. visit from the stork... east on Wisconsin Avenue or north on the Shining moments from the show were Hoan Bridge. And the visuals inside aren't Each cruise ticket includes a one day pass into the cute anecdotes that worked into song bad either, with an eye-popping exhibit cues, a marvelous rendition of the "Rent" called "Nothing But Nudes" showing PrideFest, complimentary appetizers, free select- song, "Seasons Of Love," Doreen's solo of through May 14. Shopper's alert: The ed beverages, the best dance music and a fantas- The Beatles' "Yesterday" and Ebbie's Milwaukee Art Museum has an incredible tic two hour voyage on beautiful Lake Michigan. "Leaving On A Jet Plane." Also, a unique boutique, with great visuals, too! opportunity was afforded to Timm. Not Looking for an interesting book? One only does he sing well, but he had a that will put you back on track? While I'm Saturday Cruises Sunday Cruises chance to show his piano ability as well. not Oprah or Rosie or any of those June 10th June 11th Their next effort will be at The Stackner media moguls with book clubs, a book Free Appetizers, Beer, Free Appetizers, Cabaret on Saturday, June 17. I under- came my way and provided for some truly stand they have a fabulous new stage helpful insight, enlightenment — Wine & Soda. Free Rum Runners. director who will employ all her skills in answers, if you "Who Moved My Cash Bar Provided. Cash Bar Provided. getting the Chorus to move and look... as Cheese?" by Dr. Spencer Johnson, good as they sound. M.D., a good read! Wednesday, April 26th: Les Ballets Keep in mind, my friends, PrideFest 7:00pm - 9:00pm 4:00pm - 6:00pm Trockaderos visited our area, combining is back to its original schedule this year: Cost: $45.00 Cost: $45.00 classic dance and camp in their highly Friday, June 9, The Opening and Parade revue. I would have loved to regarded Saturday, June 10, the Miller Brewing 9:30pm - 11:30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm joined them but my too-too, which is now Company Fireworks Sunday, June 11, a four-four, is on it's way to Washington. Closing day, of a weekend of Pride. Cost: $50.00 Cost: $45.00 Next week: May 10, "Tony & Tina's Don't forget to put SSBL (Saturday Wedding." If you care to be "a member of Soft Ball League) — "20th Anniversary" on the wedding party," check with Rona at your social/sports calendars, Memorial Milwaukee: 414-961-1117 the M&M on availability. Day Weekend. The boys of Summer, will "ur Saturday, May 6, the return of "Drag be playing at Wick Field. Now, if only Madison: 608-225-3677 In The Bag" at The Ball Game, A Mother Nature will cooperate! Possum Queen fun(d) raiser. I regret to report that my dear sister www.nay.to/pridecruise2000 If you're looking for a few laughs and Charlotte Lorraine, "Princess Of All to make the world a better place... begin- There Is," has decided in her infinite wis- ning with this month on Sunday nights, dom to postpone "The Possum Queen Switch will be offering "Comedy Night" Contest Finale" instead of having the Tickets On starting at 8:30 p.m., early enough to go, popular festivity climax at PrideFest. have fun, yet get home and get up, the "After all, PrideFest is early again this year Sale NOW next morning... premiering, with their and participation has been rather slow..." Make Check/Money group Up All Night, an all gay comedy explained Charlotte. troop, made up of three prominent gay Milwaukee's favorite cabaret act: Jerry order payable to: Milwaukeeans. While these three kings of Grillo. the love child of Liberate and DD Productions, comedy may be gay, the humor isn't exclu- Hildegarde, will be touring The Czech- sueelse P.O. Box 11537, sively gay. Their show will be audience Republic this Summer. interactive and quite an original idea for Which reminds me I have to pack my Milwaukee, WI 53211 the old Brew City. Craig, the owner of cauldron and hop on my broom and head NOTE: Switch, is thrilled to give Up All Night a Eastward. S0000, until next time with my Payments by check must chance and will split the "house" with "exclusives" from Washington, I shall local causes. The first worthwhile one remain "Cordially Yours," be received by June 1st. being PFLAG-Milwaukee. See You there! 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