VOLUME EIGHT, NO. 21—October 12, 1995—October 25, 1995—Issue 190 FREE

Give the People Light and they willfind their own way. V The Wisconsin Light Maine's Anti-Gay MAP Hosts Forums to Seek Input and Advice Ballot Measure Set to Go to Voters in Less on Improved Services, Future Directions Milwaukee—As with any agency that plays an Than Thirty Days ever increasing role in our lives, the Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP) has been the subject of Portland, ME—While writing to the Justices talk, both laudatory and critical. While some of of the U.S. Supreme Court while Colorado's the talk as been public, there have been rumors Amendment 2 case is being heard probably as well. would do little good, there is one situation where In its vigorous outreach to the Lesbian, Bisex- the Lesbian and Gay community nationwide is ual and Gay community, MAP and the AIDS being asked to help. Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW), have In less than 30 days, Maine voters will decide decided to hold two public fora to give everyone the outcome of a statewide anti-Gay ballot meas- a chance to speak. ure, Ballot Measure One, that threatens Lesbian, "We need direction from the Gay and Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Americans everywhere. community as we work to meet the increasing Well-funded national anti-Gay groups of the demands of the AIDS epidemic that lie ahead," Far Right are funneling resources into Maine to said ARCW Executive Director Doug Nelson. support the discriminatory measure. The initia- "For ten years, through this disastrous epi- tive was specially designed by anti-Gay Right demic, the community has never let us down. Wing extremists to resist the kind of court chal- We deeply value the support we have received lenges currently facing Colorado's Amendment and we want to be sure that through these fora 2. If it passes, those of the Religious Right and that there is a direct opportunity for constructive their kind plan to clone it and bring it to states criticism and good advice so we can meet the throughout the country. needs of the Gay and Lesbian community." The Gay community is being asked by Maine "Basically," Nelson said, "we want to hear and national leaders to act to help defeat the anti- from the community how we can do a better job Gay initiative, which will appear on the state's in delivering AIDS services." ballot on November 7. The purpose of these two meetings is to give The initiative would single out Lesbian and the community an opportunity to provide an as- Gay people for discrimination and exclude us sessment of ARCW's and MAP's current pro- from equal participation in the democratic proc- grams. ess. Members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Portland is currently the only place in Maine Transgender community are being invited to that includes Gay people in its non- share their opinions about everything, ranging discrimination laws. Federal and Maine state from HIV care, prevention and education, to the civil rights laws do not protect people from be- research and advocacy programs offered by ing fired or otherwise being discriminated ARCW and MAP. against merely for being Lesbian or Gay. "We have had what we consider to be a very If passed, Measure One would overturn the successful first ten years," said Neil Albrecht, law in Portland and prohibit Maine from ever Deputy Director of Programs. "Now as we including sexual orientation in its non- shape our future, we want to hear what people —Milwaukee's Theatre X will present Marcie Hoffman and Flora Coker in the Jeffrey discrimination laws. Hallowe'en Time have in mind for MAP and ARCW. Jones classic, "70 Scenes of Hallowe'en" from October 11-29 (See related story on page 10. What happens this yeAr,(0,1ftRe.Wilt04.4.1.1 "Too often, we hear rumors about how people Lesbian and Gay Americans. feel about the agency. We're expecting these Maine Won't Discriminate is the statewide U.S. Supreme Court Begins Hearing fora will allow us to gather some first hand in- coalition working to defeat the anti-Gay ballot formation." measure, and it needs your help. Current polls Colorado Amendment 2 Case The fora will be hosted by the leadership of show that the vote could go either way, so your ARCW/MAP. In attendance to receive the support can make a difference. Washington, D.C.—The state attorney who But the attorney who will present the case community's input will be executive director Please Help will argue before the U.S. Supreme Court that against the amendment in the hearing that began Doug Nelson; Albrecht; Paul Milakovich, dep- Make a contribution. Every penny will go di- Colorado's anti-Gay Amendment 2 should stand October 10, while good attorneys should be able uty director for Administration and Chief Finan- rectly toward defeating Measure One. insists his personal opinion on the measure isn't to argue both sides of a case, she draws the line cial Officer; and deputy director for community Call in your donation by Visa or MasterCard important. on this issue. relation, Lisa Wolter. at (207) 761-1555, or make your check out to: My personal views are not relevant, and any Jean Dubofsky, the first female justice on the Also attending will be the Program Directors the Maine Won't Discriminate" and send it to: discussion of them is distracting to our role in Colorado Supreme Court, said she thinks for client services, education and prevention, approved by voters in Maine Won't Discriminate Action Funds, P.O. the case," said Tim Tymkovich, the state's so- amendment, Colorado Gay outreach, drug trial research, and public 1992, is -spirited." Box 11061, Portland, ME 04104. licitor general. "mean policy advocacy. "I think it was promoted for... reasons of Albrecht emphasized that the fora would be Republican Party Gets $5,000 from Human bias," Dubofsky said. wide open to discussion and comment by the Amendment 2, sponsored by Colorado for participants. Family Values, a Right Wing Religious group, "We encourage people to come to the fora and Rights Fund And Keeps it prohibits laws offering legal relief for discrimi- bring their ideas, questions, suggestions and , nation based on sexual orientation. It would void said. to hear- Washington, D.C.--Gay activists and House There are three Gay PACs active at the federal concerns," he "We're committed such laws already on the books in some Colo- and the Republican campaign strategists managed to find level. The largest, the Gay and Lesbian Victory ing what people have to say then using rado communities. as plan for the common ground at their first meeting, on AIDS Fund, gives money to openly Gay candidates for information we build and future." However, the constitutional amendment has held Wednesday, November programs and corporate America's efforts to local, state and federal office. The fund raised The fora will be never taken effect because of legal challenges. p.m. and on Thurs- treat Gay and Lesbian employees fairly. about $900,000 in the past election cycle and has 1, 1995 from 6:30 to 8:30 Last year, the Colorado Supreme Court upheld a from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The activists from the Human Rights Fund helped some 400 candidates since its founding in day, November 2, 1995, district court that found the measure unconstitu- forum will be held at the (HRF) ended up contributing $5,000 and, to the 1991. The Wednesday tional on grounds that it violates the guarantee of 124 N. Water Street. dismay of the religious right, the Republicans Spokeswoman Kathleen DeBold said the fund M&M Club, equal protection under the law. forum will be held at ARCW, ended up keeping it. has helped at least two Republican congressional The Thursday The state attorney general's office is appealing 820 N. Plankinton Avenue. Snacks and bever- When Republicans seized control of Congress, candidates in each cycle. This year it is giving that decision, disputing that the amendment is 'the conventional wisdom was that Gay and money to primary challengers in Maine and ages will be served. unconstitutional. Attorney General Gale Norton the forum at ARCW, tours of the Lesbian Americans were doomed," said Eliza- California, and expects to help up to 25 Gay Re- Following has also said the voters' will should be honored. will be available. beth Birch, HRF's executive director. publicans overall. facility In addition, the attorney general's job is to de- to give everyone the chance to be Yet, she said, an AIDS care program vital to The Human Rights Fund, which raised about "We want fend sate officials who were sued by Gay advo- heard," Albrecht said. the Gay community is likely to be reauthorized $760,000 in the past election cycle, contributed cates after Amendment 2 was approved. For more information on the fora, call Andy with full funding and no anti-Gay amendments, to two Republican senators and six Republican Tymkovich, a Broomfield High School gradu- Bagnall, Manager/Gay Outreach, at (414) 225- and an employment non-discrimination act has House members in the first six months of this TURN TO COLORADO, PAGE 15 1502. more co-sponsors in this GOP Congress than the year. Four GOP House members have so far last Democratic one. accepted money from the Log Cabin group, Sen. Bob Dole, (R-KS), made headlines when which was organized in March. Coalition of Organizations Formed to Support his presidential campaign solicited and then re- Rejections of money these days are rare. turned a contribution from Log Cabin Republi- House candidates usually hold consistent posi- the Same-Gender Freedom to Marry cans. tions, and Gay groups are careful about their It was a sobering setback for a fledgling group choices. New York, NY—Under the banner "Freedom Wolfson, Director of the Lambda Legal Defense striving to prove it's feasible--in an age of Re- "When HRF began in the early '80s, there to Marry," an unprecidented coalition of na- and Education Fund's Marriage Project. ligious Right prominence in party affairs--to be were many candidates who refused money," tional, state and local organizations recently The coalition will work with others to educate both Gay and Republican. But there have been said spokesman David Smith. "But attitudes formed to mobilize public support for same- the public, reach out to local and national allies. signs of encouragement as well. have clearly changed since then." gender marriage. and mobilize support in every state to defend the When the group held a conference for major No one has rejected money since 1988, he said, In an October 2 tele-news conference with Gay victory anticipated from Hawaii. donors in June, speakers and Republican min- when Rep. Peter Hoagland, (D-NE), refused a and Lesbian press from across the country, four The historic case, legal experts believe, is glers included Massachusetts Gov. William contribution. Under attack as a liberal, Hoagland coalition representatives stressed the urgency likely to make Hawaii the first state in the coun Weld, Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson and eight scraped to victory by 2,981 votes. Last fall he and importance of a national, united mobilization try to recognize civil marriages of same gender House members. Among them was Rep. Steve lost by 1,766 votes to Jon Christensen, a tradi- effort and outlined stategies to win and keep the couples. Its Supreme Court recognizes this issut Gunderson, (R-WI), who is openly Gay, close to tional-values GOP candidate. freedom to marry for same-gender couples. as one of gender discrimination—prohibited b; the House leadership, and increasingly outspo- Republican lawmakers receptive to Gay con- "This is truly an historic occasion—it will take the state constitution. A final decision is ex ken as he approaches retirement next year. cerns are mostly moderates from the Northeast. this kind of teamwork, supporting activists and petted in the next few years. Gunderson and the Log Cabin group embody There are some libertarians and some with rela- other organizations across the country, for us to A victory in Hawaii means couples who crave what spokesman David Greer calls "the win- tives or good friends who are Gay. Some are combat the Radical Right's well-organized at- to the state to legally marry, should expect ti ning combination in American politics today," from districts where Gays have clout. tempts to deny us this basic human right—the have their marriage recognized in their hom fiscally conservative and socially moderate. TURN TO REPUBLICANS, PAGE 15 ability to marry the one we love," said Evan TURN TO MARRIAGE, PAGE 15 October 12„1995-7 pctober 25, 1995--WISCONSIN LIGHT-2

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News Briefs Transgender Activists Lobby Congress Washington, D.C.—On October 2" and 3rd, 75 Transsexual, Transgender and Genderqueer activist from across the country gathered on Capitol Hill to participate in the first National Gen- der Lobbying Day. This historic occasion marked the first time the gender community had raised its political voice in national politics. Concerned citizens from more than 20 states met over the two days with their Senators and Congresspeople, lobbying on issues critical to the gender com- munity such as employment discrimination, civil rights, access to medical care and soaring levels of bias-related violence against the Transgendered. Showing their Colors—On October 7, twelve leather/levi social clubs gathered in Milwaukee. Six clubs rep- Said organizer Riki Anne Wilchins of the direct action group, The Transsexual Menace, "It's resented Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay, while six clubs represented Chicago. Representatives from sev- high time `Genderqueers' came out of the closets, out of the shadows and out of the margins. Too eral clubs were photo grouped at the Wreck Room. They are (front l-r): Kurt Von Rayoum, Firebirds; T. many of us have lost our jobs, our homes, and even our lives simply because of who and what we Philln, Hellfire; Paul Laws, M.A.F.I.A, Chicago; (back row l-r) Staarr S.A. Petersen, Unicorns of Madison; are. We work. We vote. We pay taxes. And we will no longer be silenced or shamed into politi- Tom Ryan, Castaways; Steve Jones, Argonauts of Green Bay; John Wilke, Oberons; Nancy Lee Weinberger, cal immobility. With Lobbying Day, we announce to the world that we are out for good." Leather United of Chicago. Proceeds of $210 were donated by the clubs to MAP's hospice. Gay/Lesbian Alums at Northwestern University Chicago—An all-university reception at this month's homecoming celebration will mark the first recognition by Northwestern University of its Gay and Lesbian alumni. "This recognition has been a long time coming," said Charles Katzenmeyer, who chairs the event and appealed to Northwestern's Department of Alumni Relations for official recognition as part of the 1995 Homecoming celebration. FLU Vaccinations Many observers believe that next month's vote on domestic partnership benefits will signal whether the university is sincere about fair treatment for its Gay and Lesbian population. Alumni from around the country have expressed interest in attending the event, Katzenmeyer said. Students, faculty and staff also are participating, through the Gay and Lesbian University Thursday, Oct. 19th • Union and the Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alliance. The reception will be held on October 20 at 9:30 p.m. at Ann Sather Restaurant, 929 W. Bel- Tuesday, Oct. 24th • 76Pni trs O8Pm mont in Chicago. For more information, call Samantha Westcott at (708) 491-4693. at The M&M Club (Upstairs)P 1 PM ACT UP San Francisco Wins Round One in Court 124 N. Water Street San Francisco—Felony charges against four AIDS activists who participated in an "office sei- donations accepted zure" of San Francisco Republican Party headquarters, were reduced to misdemeanors on Friday, October 6' at the conclusion of a two-day preliminary hearing. Judge James McBride who pre- sided over the hearing found no basis in the claims by the GOP that the ACT UP demonstrators allegedly caused over $10,000 in damage to the Republican headquarters. In addition, McBride, concerned over evidence and testimony provided by ACT UP members that points to prosecuto- Recommended for HIV+ persons, rial misconduct and collusion with the GOP by District Attorney Arlo Smith, ordered that all cor- respondence between the DA and the Republican Central Committee of San Francisco be turned their partners and caregivers. over to the court. ACT UP San Francisco has mounted a media campaign against the GOP and is planning to sub- Sponsored by poena top-level Republican officials during their up-coming jury trial. The Gay & Lesbian Nurses Association, The M&M Club, Lesbians and Gays Demand Action from the U.N. The Milwaukee Health Department, The BESTD San Francisco—The first ever International Tribunal on Human Rights Violations Against The Wisconsin Light, In Step Magazine and 0•Voice Magazine Sexual Minorities will occur on Tuesday, October 17, 1995, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the United Engineering Center, 345 E. 47' Street in New York City. The Tribunal will provide an interna- tional forum for individuals who have suffered persecution and abuse based on their sexual ori- entation. The testifiers, who represent a range of issues and regions, will present their cases to a distinguished panel of international human rights experts. At the conclusion of the testimony, the judges will issue recommendations calling for the U.N. and other human rights organizations to take their rightful and necessary roles as protectors and defenders of the human rights of sexual THANK YOU! minorities world wide. Co-chairs of the Tribunal are Urvashi Vaid, activist and author, and James C. Hormel, Gay philanthropist. "The U.N. must recognize that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people are entitled to all existing human rights guarantees," Vaid said. Disney to Extend Domestic Partner Coverage Burbank, CA-AP—The Walt Disney Company will offer health insurance to the partners of its Gay and Lesbian employees, as well as the partners' dependent children. "We made this decision because it brings our health benefits in line with our corporate non-discrimination policy," Disney spokesman John Dreyer said on October 6'. The new policy goes into effect on January 1, 1996. Disney joins several entertainment giants, including Universal, Paramount Pictures, Sony and Warner Brothers, that have extended domestic partner benefits in the last three years. Though most of corporate America has been reluctant to extend health benefits to Gay and Les- bian partners, Disney's decision could change that. "I think other people will say, 'If it's good enough for Disney, maybe it's something we should consider,— said Gary Schmidt, marketing director of PacifiCare Health Systems, a health main- tenance organization. Capital Cities/ABC, which Disney plans to acquire, already offers benefits to domestic partners GAY & LESBIAN BARS of Lesbians and Gay men. Nine Year-Old Born with HIV is Virus-Free London, England-AP—A nine year-old boy who had tested positive for HIV has been cleared RAISE OVER $17,000! of the virus without medical treatment, Italian scientists say. The breakthrough case was de- scribed in a letter in the October 7th issue of the weekly medical journal, The Lancet. Reports of apparently natural recoveries from HIV have sparked both excitement and controversy among ex- More than 350 people joined thirteen Gay and Lesbian perts. "This child showed that it is possible to clear the virus naturally," said Dr. Carlo Giaquinto, a pediatrician at the University of Padova and co-author of the letter. Some doctors, bar teams, raising over $17,000 to help make this years like Giaquinto, say these cases may provide crucial clues for designing more effective anti-AIDS AIDS Walk the most successful ever. AIDS Walk treatments. But skeptics—and there are many—wonder whether these people were ever HIV+ to begin Wisconsin thanks all of the bars who participated in the with, or whether the virus is still lurking in the blood and cannot be detected by conventional means. Though symptom-free and virus-free, the boy has a still unidentified immune deficiency. "Footsteps for the Future" campaign. Congratulations to Christians in the Arena with Coors the following top teams: Golden, CO-AP- The "Taste of the Rockies" is leaving a bitter aftertaste these days with Right Wing Christians (who don't drink much beer, anyway, so they say)who feel betrayed by Coors Brewing Company's decision to extend health benefits to the domestic partners of Lesbian and TOP TEAMS: Gay employees. The brewing company finds itself caught between Gay activists reluctant to for- give Coors its long-time support for Right Wing causes, and the newly alienated Right Wing 1ST PLACE - JUST US Christians. "We did a lot of research and of course people said 'You're going to have this backlash and 2ND PLACE - MAMA ROUX that backlash,— said Coors spokesman Joe Fuentes of the policy adopted in May. "But it's pretty consistent with Coors' philosophy of treating its employees well." 3RD PLACE - TRIANGLE Coors family members still are involved in Right Wing groups. The Coors Foundation has do- nated to the Heritage Foundation and Mountain States Legal Foundation, both Right Wing groups. TOP INDIVIDUAL BAR WALKER: But Coors is changing, said Earl Nissen, president of Coors Lesbian and Gay Employee Re- source. The domestic partners policy is just an extension of Coors' support of a variety of Les- bian and Gay efforts and donations to AIDS research over the past few years. T. L. AUMAN - JUST US Lesbians and Gays Organize in South Dakota Rapid City, SD-AP- Organizers have announced the creation of a statewide organization to AIDS Walk Wisconsin is produced by fight for the civil rights of Lesbians and Gay men. Free Americans Creating Equal Status ' the AIDS Resource (FACES), was introduced Saturday, October 7, to coincide with National Coming Out Day. ARLAN Center of Wisconsin, Inc. Barry Wick, FACES founder, said that Lesbians and Gay men face job, housing and job dis- crimination. "That's why FACES of South Dakota is important," he said. October 12, 1995—October 25, 1995--WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 Some credit cards have more muscle "I'm proud to introduce the than others Rainbow Card - A Visa credit card that lets us express our pride and strengthen our support of the lesbian and gay community.- -Martina Navratilova

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The nine Justices will have in their hands the question of Colo- One would think from reading the HRCF Madison—Some members of Madison's rado's Amendment 2. The case begins to be heard on October 10. magazine that nothing changed last November LGB community have been concerned about It is hard to imagine a more important case. Essentially, it is this: can a majority of a society and that HRCF continues to hold power in the the way in which the Police, Parks Department acting out of malice and bigotry, exclude one group of people from the just exercise of their halls of Congress through its influence with the personnel and the media have addressed the is- rights because of who they are, who they were born to be? Democrats. sue of male-male sex in certain Madison Being Lesbian or Gay is not a lifestyle. The mainstream media have been del8uded by this and The reality is otherwise, of course, but parks. use the term frivolously. HRCF cannot afford to allow LCR to gain There is not currently an organization estab- Being Lesbian or Gay is not a lifestyle. It's a state of being, involving the whole person, both credibility within the Lesbian/Gay community. lished to respond to these issues. physically and psychologically. It is not chosen, but established well before any choice can be The reason for this is that HRCF is concerned, Anonymous Gay sex is uncomfortable for made. The only choice involved, like heterosexuality, is what someone does with it, but that and rightfully so, that LCR might erode many and insupportable by others, but the fact doesn't seem to be at issue here. What is in question is whether we have the right to live our lives HRCF's donor base. remains that there have been serious homo- in equality and peace, or whether we shall suffer discrimination caused by a misuse of religion so HRCF itself used to pitch the fact that 40% of phobic statements and actions because of this malicious as to be difficult to imagine. its donors were Republicans before LCR came so-called "crackdown." Should the decision go against us, we shall, of course, fight on. No proud and noble people on the scene (now they deny that this was ever There will be a meeting to discuss Gay such as we are, can hold their heads up and live in chains. But the fight will be more fierce. No so). men's issues and organize a new group to ad- matter how an adverse decision is written, it will be interpreted by the vicious as a cachet to If these Lesbian and Gay Republicans see that dress future such concerns and, more impor- commit all manner of violence against us. The rhetoric will be searing. Our young people, among there is an alternative to HRCF, and an alter- tantly, to work with the police and other public whom the suicide and run away rate is already great, will suffer most of all. native that supports. Republican principles and authorities to avoid harassment, entrapment One of the sadly ironic things about this is that in pushing for Amendment 2 and others like it, Republican candidates, many of them would and intimidation. the members of the Religious Right are condemning many of their own children. Many of their likely end their contributions to HRCF, since it All who support these goals are welcome children will be born Lesbian or Gay. There is absolutely nothing that they can do to stop it and rarely ever supports Republican candidates and and encouraged to attend this meeting, sched- they cannot change them if they are. definitely does not espouse Republican princi- uled for Thursday, October 26, from 7:00 to But then there is an old saying that evil always redounds back on those who foster it. Sad that ples, and send their money to LCR instead. 9:00 p.m. The gathering will take place in the this can and, in many cases will, haunt those unaccepting, misguided parents for the rest of their It is no wonder that HRCF's former executive Memorial Union; check "Today in the Union" lives. director so shrilly attacked Log Cabin during for the exact room (it will be listed under TPS- If the decision is in our favor, our battle will still not be won. We still must fight for the legal last year's election, implying that we were Save Our Space). rights associated with marriage. We still must struggle to be able to adopt, and a great deal more. traitors to the Lesbian/Gay community. A favorable decision will be one battle won, not a victorious war when we can lay down our ban- I suspect that LCR had already begun to ners and rest. erode HRCF's donor base, striking a nerve in 1 Those we have talked to in Washington who are in a position to know, say the outcome is any- the process (and by eroding the donor base I Give the People Light and they body's guess. "No one's calling this one," someone said. Another added, "It'll be close, 5-4 ei- mean peeling away Republican donors, al- will find their own way. ther way." though HRCF has no doubt increased its con- Unlike some publications, we are not advising people to write to the Justices or call the Su- tributions overall with alarmist appeals to the preme Court. We do not think that would do much good. Traditionally, the High Court has not Gay community to stop the heinous Republican been susceptible of lobbying and it probably isn't now. majority). The Calling or writing your Representative or Senator isn't going to do much good either. They This is not to say that there is no place for have no influence there. HRCF and other similar organizations at this Wisconsin The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force has called for vigils on October 10'. Such things time. There is no question that they continue to are happening around the country, but, like letters, we do not think they will do much good— hold much influence on the Democrat side of other than for the people participating in them. the aisle in Congress, and victories on Gay is- Light In future weeks, there will be much speculation about how this Justice will rule or that. It's all sues will continue to require significant votes a guessing game. As difficult as it may be, the thing is out of our hands now, and we must wait. from the Democrats since much work remains But we can say this. There is no minority, African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native to be done with the Republicans. Americans or women in general who do not have a stake in this. One or all of them may not think But it would be nice if these organizations so, but they do. would have the intellectual honesty to admit As we've said so many times before, as long as women are not free and equal, Gay men will be that they have very little credibility with most in chains. Republican members of Congress, and it would Bigotry and prejudice are all of a piece and Mark Furman isn't the exception in this country. be even nicer if they refrained from distorting Unfortunately, among far too many, he's the rule. the record of the Republicans just so they can What we hope and pray is that the Justices will understand that unless there is freedom and return their beloved Democrats to power by equality for everyone, no one has it. mobilizing the Lesbian/Gay vote in support of When the history of this country is finally written, it may be said that equality, genuine equality Democrats in the next election. was the most difficult of all the lessons that this country had to learn. This is too much to hope for, of course, be- Executive & Editorial Offices cause it would mean acknowledging that LCR 1843 N. Palmer is needed and, therefore, that money should go to LCR (and presumably not as much would Milwaukee, WI 53212 Speaking from the Right then go to these organizations). (414) 372-2773 Moreover, it strikes me that many of the so- The Truth About Republican candidates. called leaders of the Lesbian/Gay movement LIGHT FAX: (414) 372-1840 Democrats return to power In fact, HRCF was high on the Republican would rather see the Office Hours: Ryan White leadership's blacklist of PAC's which have al- than achieve legislative victories in a Republi- ways contributed money to Democrats but can Congress, which is why they are willing to Monday-Friday-10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. By Jim McFarland rarely if ever contributed to Republicans. do everything possible to distort this Congress's 24-Hour Recording It is an unfortunate fact that I am once again The House leadership knows that HRCF has record. done everything in its power to keep the Re- And that is why I will never again give Publisher forced to use this column to "set the record Jerry Johnson straight" instead of using it to opine on an im- publicans from taking power, and they have no money to any of the establishment, national portant issue of the day. interest in helping HRCF as a. result. Lesbian/Gay organizations, and why I will send Executive Editor You may have noticed that I have reluctantly That is why Log Cabin Republicans (LCR) is that money to LCR instead. I urge other mod- Terry Boughner, Ph.D. erate and conservative Lesbians and Gays to do become a truth squad of sorts, and I will dis- so important. The House leadership is willing Arts & the same. Entertainment Editor cuss my theories as to why misinformation to listen to Congressman Gunderson and LCR Geno seems to abound in the Gay press. But first, because they know that Congressman Gunder- Advertising Manager the real scoop on the Ryan White bill's passage son and LCR have worked to make the Repub- in the House: lican majority a reality. Letters Jerry Johnson If there is any one person who deserves the So why do the reports in the gay press mis- 372-2773 lion's share of the credit for the House of Rep- represent reality so frequently? Perhaps be- Good for Bill Meunier Advertising Representative resentative's adoption of the Ryan White bill cause most of the articles are written from in- Mike Snowden without amendments from the floor, it is openly formation provided by the established national TO THE EDITOR: (414) 761-9645 Gay Republican Congressman Steve Gunder- Gay organizations like HRCF. In publishing a second column by Bill Meunier, the Columnists and Reporters son. These organizations have two overriding Light seems to be catching up for lost time: the dates Glenn Bishop, Eugene "Geno" Brzenk, It was Congressman Gunderson who inter- goals at this time: to do everything possible to at the top of the page are September 28, 1994— Ph.D., Sue Burke, Jason Jellison, Karen, ceded with his friends Speaker Newt Gingrich return the Democrats to power in the next elec- October 11, 1995, a span of more than a year. Lamb, Ph.D., Bill Meunier, John Quinlan, and Majority Leader Dick Armey and per- tion, and to maintain their position as the power Bill is also catching up with his vigorous attack on Carl Szatmary suaded them to bring the bill to the floor under brokers in the Lesbian and Gay community. the Log Cabin Republicans, which is good to see. a suspension calendar so that no amendments To accomplish these goals, two strategies I do take exception to Bill's headline suggesting that Associated Press could be introduced have become apparent: the distortion, whenever the activities of the Log Cabin Club are beyond all Ap (Perhaps Gunderson was correct to refuse to possible, of the Republican record on AIDS is- understanding. The answer is plain old greed. Copyright © 1995 condemn Armey's slip of the tongue in refer- sues, and, when distortion of that record is im- There is a sad historic precedent for the Log Cabin ring By Novo Graphics, Ltd. to Barney Frank as Barney "Fag"). possible (as with the recent Ryan White victory Club, another group motivated by love of material As AIDS Resource Center of in the House), the propagation of the notion that Wisconsin lob- wealth and willing to go to almost any length to hold THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly by NOVO byist Mike Gifford said, Congressman Gunder- it was their work which was responsible for the onto it. GRAPHICS. LTD., with offices at 1843 N. Palmer, son "carried this bill on his back" and ensured victories and the suppression of the notion that Milwaukee, WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is the Author Alex de Jonge tells us that on January 4, Thursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed by its adoption. LCR had any influence on the outcome. 1933, former German government leader Franz Von writer,- in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of . Congressinan Gunderson deserves great I have discussed before the evidence of the the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any reference Papen met Adolf Hitler in the house of Kurt von made to any individual or organization should not be' praise and distortion of the Republican record on AIDS is- recognition for his courageous ef- Schroeder, a Jewish banker and stock exchange man. construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection forts to sues (such as the false reports that a House sub- orientation or preference. All copy, text, design, photos, and head off the "no promo homo" amend- Von Papen and Hitler agreed to ally their forces and ments which Congressman committee had cut AIDS research funding and illustrations in advertisements are published with the Dornan and other work toward making Hitler leader of Germany. De understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has Right Wingers eliminated the Office for AIDS Research which secured proper written consent for the use of names. intended to offer in the House. Jonge considers this the day that the Third Reich was It is curious then that the report in the last is- were "confirmed" to an In Step reporter by pictures. or testimonials of any living person, and born. On January 30, 1933, Hitler attained power. WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such sue of The Wisconsin HRCF). publication to. be made; and the advertiser agrees by Light regarding this issue Von Schroeder was not the only foolish Jew in listed Congressman Gunderson as merely one HRCF's attempts to take credit for all good submitting ads to indemnify and save blameless the Germany. Others joined Gentile industrialists in bank- publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. of several members of legislation emanating from Congress is evi- a bipartisan group of rolling Hitler's party, despite its anti-Semitism, be- WISCONSIN LIGHT does not accept any responsibility for,, lawmakers who cooperated to advance the leg- denced not only by the reports in the last issue any claims made by advertisers. The entire contents of cause they saw it as the best means of protecting their WISCONSIN LIGHT are © C2pyrighted and protected islation, and of this newspaper, but also by HRCF's own made no mention of Congressman wealth from the threat of Communism. under the Federal Copyright Act and International Gunderson's important role in the process. propaganda. Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will History is well enough known that I don't have tc not be permitted without express written permission of HRCF has recently created a "magazine" to It is also curious that the article implies that recount what happened to Germany's Jews. Sadly, the NOVO GRAPHICS, LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Printed in the Human Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF) had report its activity to its contributors, and I was rich ones like von Schroeder were most likely to es- the U.S.A. mailed a copy of this magazine even though I a great deal to do with obtaining the House cape Hitler's camps with much of their wealth intact. Subscribe to leadership's support for blocking any amend- have not contributed to HRCF in years. Their poor brethren who couldn't escape died in the ments. This implication is laughable, as any Throughout the magazine, HRCF trumpeted Holocaust set up in part, however unwittingly, by the its success in obtaining the adoption of Ryan Wisconsin Light honest observer on Capitol Hill would attest. greed of the rich. White in the Senate, but made not one mention The House Republican leadership is well The parallel with the Log Cabin Club is plain 1 Year (25 issues) of Log Cabin Republican's critical efforts in aware of the fact that HRCF has given more enough that I needn't explain it. First Class $24.95 money to state Democrat party organizations, persuading Senator Kassebaum to take a leader- Al Geiersbach Third Class $11.95 let alone Democrat candidates, than it has to ship role on the bill and in persuading Senator Milwaukee October 12, 1995—October 25, 1995—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 Andy Bagnall, New Gay Outreach Manager Two Young Gays Bashed at Bradford Beach, at MAP, is On Board and Running Fast While Cops Continue to Raid Juneau Park By Terry Boughner Milwaukee—As we go to press, word was asked not to be identified, said that he saw four Andy Bagnall is the new Manager of Gay Out- received that two young Gay men were attacked squad cars at the park "the other night," with reach at the Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP). o at Bradford Beach on the night of October 9-10, lights flashing. Though he has worked at MAP since January, , 1995. "There were a lot of men running from the 1993, he has held this position for about a 7 According to the best information available to park," he said. month. So, you can say he is freshly on board— " us now, Eugene 19, and his friend, Adam re- There is nothing new in any of this. The police and he has hit the deck running. portedly in his mid-20's., were at the Beach have been stepping up their activity in Juneau It is a bleary day, with the overflow of some about Midnight, when they were attacked by two Park for some time. There have been numerous hurricane or other pouring over the city in tor- male assailants of, as yet, undetermined age. reports of entrapment going on. rents. But as I sit, talking with Andy at the The victims' last names are known, but are not As has been said before, the best advice to AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW), printed here. frequenters of Juneau and other parks is to be he is fresh and bright as a golden October day, According to the best report now available, the extremely careful. Even better advice would be brimming with energy as a waterfall. police were called. The suspects were appre- to stay away entirely. According to his job description, he says, he is hended, but no charges were allowed to be to coordinate AIDS prevention outreach to the pressed and the suspects were released, report- Lesbian and Gay community; he's to develop edly on the basis of the fact that "They (the sus- programs and expand them; and he's to 'super- pects) didn't do anything wrong." The police, it MAP Needs Holiday vise new staff and volunteers. was reported, said that Eugene and Adam had But all that's rather formal. What that means, "instigated" the incident. Food and Gifts he says earnestly, is that he's going to promote It was also reported that the police said the AIDS prevention strategies for the Gay commu- victims would be called, but as of now that has Milwaukee—The Milwaukee AIDS Project nity that will help save lives. not happened. (MAP) will again this year distribute Thanks- ARCW Executive Director Doug Nelson Eugene and Adam went to the hospital, where giving and Christmas food baskets for clients in called Bagnall "an outstanding choice to lead a Adam's gashed head received a number of need, and Christmas gifts to children affected resurgent AIDS prevention movement in Mil- stitches. He also suffered a black eye. Eugene and infected with HIV disease. In order to waukee." suffered a bruised rib. Both men were treated make this program successful, MAP depends "Andy is as tenacious and as hard working a and released. on donations from the community. person as I have ever met," Nelson continued. As of press time, there is no police report Food Baskets "He's a natural leader, he's deeply committed number. When you volunteer to donate a food basket, to the Gay community, and he's determined to There will be an update and more information you will be sent the family's menu wish list. bring aggressive and explicit prevention pro- in the next issue of the paper. You will be asked to purchase the items on the grams to the community." In the meantime, Juneau Park continues to be list, at a cost of about $25, and return the items While Nelson was enthusiastic about Bagnall's the subject of police raids. One Gay man who to MAP, 820 N. Plankinton Avenue in down- leadership ability for AIDS prevention, there is town Milwaukee. MAP employees will deliver no question that both Bagnall and Nelson under- Andy Bagnall the food to the clients' homes. stand that Bagnall's new role will also involve They will be going to the parks and other Jerry Grillo to Debut If you would like a small donor card placed strengthening'MAP's relationships with the Les- places where "public sex" and HIV-risk behav- in the basket you donate, please indicate that bian and Gay community, relationships that in iors are occurring to hand out materials and talk New CD, 'Mister when you bring your basket to MAP. some cases have deteriorated. with "frequenters" about safer activities. In order to meet the needs of all clients in "I need the community," Bagnall says. "I "Much like what we do with needle exchange Grillo', at The Estate need, please sign up to sponsor a family before need them to help me." He leans forward on the in reaching out to venues where risk behavior is Monday. October 30, for Thanksgiving and table, reaching out a hand as if to gather people taking place, we must also reach out to public before Monday. November 27, for Christmas in. "I want to involve the whole community." sex environments with the same aggressiveness on October 21st baskets. and life-saving information," Program His dark eye flash. Bagnall said. Milwaukee—Jazz crooner Jerry Grillo will Secret Santa aware that in some cases the fish- If Bagnall and MAP succeed with this aggres- volunteer to donate a gift, you will He is well debut his new recording, Mister Grillo, at a CD When you free condoms in them that are in sive approach, Milwaukee will join only a hand- with a child affected or infected bowls with release party at 9:30 p.m. on October 21' at The be matched not been filled as regularly as ful of other cities who are confronting the epi- receive a gift tag that lists every bar, have Estate, 2423 E. Murray Avenue. with HIV. You will been done. demic in controversial public sex areas. name and her or his three gift might have Grillo will perform tunes from the new CD, the child's aware too that many bar owners have Andy and his volunteers will be at fundraisers. He is which includes a mix of jazz standards such as wishes. concerns about MAP programs He says he scans both Light and In Step to find purchase one gift, at a questions and Duke Ellington's "Take the A Train" and show Donors are asked to be addressed. out which ones are coming up so he can call $25, and bring the gift to that need to tunes such as Lerner and Lowe's "On the Street cost of less than to do all that. those who are organizing them and ask permis- food baskets, MAP employ- He intends Where You Live." MAP. As with the the end of September, sion. children. As part of his effort, at Accompanying Grillo will be some of Mil- ees will deliver the gifts to the letters to all the Lesbian and Gay bar Making Safer Sex Erotic that all the children re- he sent out waukee's top jazz players: Barry Velleman, pi- In order to be sure them to meet with him to discuss He fully realizes that when all is said and MAP asks that donors sign up to owners asking ano; Jack Grassel, guitar; Jeff Hamann, bass; ceive gifts, He will follow up with a phone done, one of the ways, perhaps the chief way, of Monday, November 271h. their concerns. Charles McFarlan, drums. The ensemble, participate before making safer sex attractive is to make it erotic. and information and to sign up, please call to each one. along with saxophonist Juli Wood, also accom- For more meantime; the fishbowls will be filled He has seen the booklet put out by the Brady Holiday Line: (414) 225-1622. In the panied Grillo on his Mister Grillo recording. call MAP's timely basis, he promises and Street Clinic and "really likes it," he says. through the generous support of on a regular and Grillo marks the singer's second re- Last year, volunteers, will be maintaining a Bagnall already is working with MAP staff Mister baskets, 200 he and his 8 independent label (am Jazz). Grillo the community, 200 Thanksgiving developing posters, brochures and other materi- lease on his gifts were distrib- high profile in all of the bars. recording, This Funny World, Christmas baskets and 260 als using a theme that is both highly erotic and released his first Can eight volunteers do it all'?, he is asked. He in 1994. uted. shakes his head. "I need more volunteers to be that promotes Gay pride. comfortable. Anyone interested should call me." "I am committed to that (making safer sex In the Parks erotic)," he says. "It's long over-due. It needs HOT WINTER ,4IRF,4RES TO EUROPE But there is more to cover than the bars. Andy to be done." There is a pause. "You know," he and his small corps of volunteers, will be con- adds, with a smile, "the Gay community is very ATHENS FROM $575.00 visually oriented." tacting Lesbian and Gay clubs and organizations, BERLIN FROM $475.00 Do you have the support of the agency in going to them, speaking to them about AIDS BUDAPEST FROM $475.00 awareness and prevention. this?, he is asked. He replies without hesitation. "Yes. The FRANKFURT FROM $475.00 commitment to this and the expansion of the Gay MOSCOW FROM $550.00 Free HIV Testing at Outreach Program is total, absolutely total." PRAGUE FROM $575.00 Nelson confirmed the commitment. "It's our TEL AVIV FROM $675.00 AfterWords top priority," he said. 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Founding Member Member NAPWA October 12, 1995—October 25, 1995—WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 Human Rights Campaign Fund Changes its Name to Reflect New Identity DIRECTORY OF Washington, D.C.—The Human Rights congressional majority as well to more effec- Campaign Fund (HRCF) unveiled its new or- tively confront the assaults from the Religious ganizational identity on October 9, including Right. PROFESSIONALS new communications tool, representing the cul- Also, observers say, the changes came because mination of an intensive eight-month internal and of a feelings within the Lesbian and Gay com- external reviews of programs and community munity that HRCF (now HRC) that was bound opinion. within the beltway, out of touch with the com- According to the organization, the changes munity at large, and predisposed to "cozy up to reflect a new approach to building political the Democrats," as one critic said. strength, membership and enhancing the dialog While the announcement of change came this General Practice of Law about Lesbian and Gay issues "with America." month, it was really a process that had begun in The new identity includes dropping the word January, 1995, when Birch was hired as the new Twenty Years Experience "fund" from the group's name in order to em- executive director. phasize the fact that it is a PAC (Political Action In July, 1995, HRC introduced the premiere Committee). issue of HRC Quarterly, designed the organi- Thomas E. 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Steve I don't think we should pretend we're in some Right Wing Religious groups including the Idaho denounced by various civil rights groups, has Gunderson. beautiful Disneyland." He said work in AIDS Citizens Alliance, has relocated to Colorado said his scientific research concludes homosexu- "We don't have the luxury to be tired," education and research must be accelerated. from Washington, D.C. ality is an "addiction" that has caused an warned Gunderson, (R-WI). '' This is not just a The five-member Family Research Institute, octopus of infection stretching across the big-city issue; people with AIDS are coming Take Back the Night headed by psychologist Paul Cameron, produces world." home, to rural Iowa and rural Wisconsin and writings against Gay people that have been His writings imply a connection between ho- rural Missouri." to widely used in campaigns against Lesbians and mosexuality, child molestation and mass murder. Gunderson, the only publicly Gay Republican March to be Held Gays like the one waged in Idaho last year over ' 'A wise society tries to be very clear that this congressman, spoke on September 30. at the an anti-Gay initiative. It has moved to the Colo- is wrong, condemns it, punishes those that it third annual fundraiser for the Human Rights Protest Violence rado Springs area. catches engaging in it and goes out of its way Campaign Fund at the Hyatt-Regency Hotel at Cameron, who has recently appeared in Mil- not to promote it," Cameron said. Union Station. Against Women His work is frequently referred to in the lit- The Washington-based political action group erature of Colorado Springs-based Focus on the claims 150,000 members and schedules black-tie Milwaukee—The Take Back the Night March Openly Gay Officer Family and by Colorado for Family Values, the fund-raisers in 27 cities throughout the United and Rally will be held on Thursday, October 19, Colorado Springs group behind that state's 1992 States each year. 1995, as part of a week long series of activities to Remain in anti-gay initiative. Gunderson said he agreed with AIDS activist protesting violence against women. Struggles Cameron is well-known for inaccurately Mary Fisher that this country was in the midst of A pre-rally gathering will begin at 5:00 p.m. gathering information and twisting statistics in an "AIDS fatigue" that was endangering the at Old North Point Park (adjacent to St. Mary's the Navy order to attach the extreme behavior of a few lives of thousands of Americans. Hospital at Lake Drive and North Avenue near Gays and Lesbians to all," said Richard Skor- A congressman for 15 years, Gunderson said the Water Tower). The welcome address is --Richard Selland has sued De- Norfolk, VA man of Citizens Project, which was formed to he was committed to "building bridges" be- scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and the one mile march William Perry and Navy Secre- fense Secretary fight that initiative. tween Gay Americans and people who feared or around the East Side will begin at 5:40 p.m., claiming he was denied a tary John E. Dalton, Cameron was dropped from the American Psy- distrusted Gays. . returning to the park for a candlelight vigil and he is Gay. promotion because chological Association and the American Socio- He criticized both the Religious Right for its survivors of violence speak-out. Salisbury, Maryland, said Selland, a native of logical Association, which charged him with intolerance of Gays and many Gays themselves Invited speakers include Milwaukee County officers in a group of 203 he was one of three misrepresenting sociological research. for their involvement in activities such as Gay Supervisor Dorothy Dean, Claudette McShane, for a promotion. who were turned down His institute's move will further the mis- parades. State Senator Gwen Moore, State Representative and I'm being "My pay is being held stagnant taken impression that Colorado Springs is the ' 'Sometimes, it comes off as an in-your-face Sheldon Wasserman and a host of other commu- of performance," Selland held back regardless center of Religious Right extremists," Skorman kind of thing that seems totally committed to nity leaders. but I was disap- said. "I was not surprised, said. destroying your values," he said. "I have as In support of these efforts, WITI, Channel 6, pointed." The Idaho Citizens Alliance initiative prohib- much difficulty with radical Gay groups as I do plans to provide special coverage of this event promotion from Selland, who was seeking iting state or local laws protecting Gays from with the Republican right." and re-air the Emmy nominated segment full lieutenant, told a lieutenant junior grade to discrimination was rejected by less than 3,100 He acknowledged that he broke political "Domestic Violence: Hurting to Healing" at in 1993, and was Navy chaplain he was Gay votes last year. But the alliance has launched a stereotypes. "I'm a rural, religious Republican 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19. submarine where he transferred from the nuclear revised version that it is currently trying to and, oh, by the way, I happen to be Gay," he For more information, call Diane Ripple at now serving as a supply was stationed. He is qualify for the 1996 ballot. said. "I don't see myself as a weirdo; I see my- (414) 229-2852 or Carmen M. Pitre at (414) officer in Norfolk. self as mainstream." 374-7888. The Navy tried to discharge him in April but he has received an injunction allowing him to stay in the Navy while his suit is pending, Sel- land said. Selland's suit claims the military's Don't ask, Don't tell policy is unconstitutional. A hearing is Qth hitch -no scheduled for later this month. His promotion was turned down despite sup- presents portive letters from three U.S. senators: Bar- a womyn's only bara Mikulski, (D-MD).; Charles Robb, (D- U -ainual VA); and Paul Sarbanes. D-MD)--and five event House members: Barney Frank. (D-MA); Wayne Gilchrest, (R-MD; Constance Morella, (R-MD); Patricia Schroeder, (D-CO); and Gerry Studds, (D-MA). In her letter to the board, dated August 1, 1995, Mikulski said, "The only criteria for military service should. be the ability to serve-- not one's race, gender or sexual orientation. I urge you to base your•decision on Lt. Selland's promotion on the quality of his work." Navy spokesman Denny Moynihan said pro- motion boards deliberations are confidential, but members only consider performance records. Halloween Lesbian Editor Takes Aim at the Hypocrisy of the Religious Right New York, NY—"Before I came out in print, I had never had someone tell me that I was going to hell. Now people say it to me regularly." So begins Linda Villarosa's biographical essay in the September, 1995 issue of Essence magazine. is one in which—as the magazine's ance The essay cover indicates—"A Lesbian Takes on the Bi- Oct. 28, 1995 8 p.m. ble." Sat. Villarosa, who is also the executive director of the magazine, utilizes a mixture of personal ex- perience and social critique a she strikes at the 7 (tax included) Transit Center hypocritical heart of the "Religious Right." "Those so-called righteous people take the Bible literally when it suits them," she explains, "ignoring anything that doesn't easily support Harbor Lzgrhts Ballroom their narrow condemnations." Villarosa undermines the Right's obsession with homosexuality, revealing the Religious Ave. Right's inconsistent and irrational use of biblical 909 E. Michigan texts. The hecklers who regularly quote the Bi- Villarosa lakefront) ble when condemning her Lesbianism, (Part of O'Donnell Park downtown on the observes, have precious little to say about other scriptural taboos. "It didn't take a biblical scholar to figure out that people who shout me down in lecture halls Place For Your Favorite Dance! and write me letters are not sending hate mail to A New writes. PRIVATE, has a breath- people who are divorced," Villarosa The Harbor Lights Ballroom is VERY "The man who lashed out at me in Oregon is not elegant. condemning people who eat pork (Leviticus taking view of the lake and is very 11:7-8). Neither is he carrying on about cattle breeders, farmers who grow two different crops, or anyone who wears a poly-cotton blend of How To Find It: clothing (Leviticus 19:19). on the Southwest corner of Lake As an African-American, Villarosa notes the The Transit Center Building is particular pain she has experienced within the the Escalator up one level to the the Drive and Michigan Street. Take community, when "Black people are using black balloons! Bible against their Lesbian and Gay sisters and Harbor Lights Ballroom. Follow the orange and brothers just as whites used the Scriptures against our ancestors when they interpreted pas- sages to mean that our people should remain en- 14) slaved." Orlon As You Ar,e ProtessionalV411111 Villarosa concludes her essay with a plea for Wear A Costume The es- Mixed Drinksa some scriptural—and common—sense. Beer, Wine, Most Dance In Hits from Yesterday sential message of compassion can be rescued, Prizes for Scariest, taking the Drinks Served! Villarosa suggests, once people "stop Non-Alcoholic p Costumes! , And 1 d Bible literally and begin to read it critically and Original & est intelligently." October 12, 1995—October 25, 1995—WISCONSIN LIGHT-8

The Light livar hirs •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••-7:-=--- Danceworks Queer Arts Series Continues with Jeff Friedman in Locus Solo Dance Milwaukee—Danceworks continues "Queer Ticket are $7 general admission, $5 for stu- Art: Gay Dance in the Nineties" with San Fran- dents and seniors. For information and reserva- cisco-based choreographer and performer Jeff tions, please call Danceworks at (414) 481-2010. Friedman. He will perform his solo repertory Mark Dendy program, LOCUS Solo Dance, at the Walker's Danceworks will present Mark Dendy for a Point Center for the Arts on October 20 at 7:30 Madison performance of "Busride to Heaven" at and 9:30 p.m. the Kanopy Arts Center, 600 Williamson Street Friedman's Milwaukee debut will feature in Madison on Saturday, November 11 at 8:00 "Muscle Memory, a movement and text work p.m. that premiered at the Bay Area Dance Series in In his solo performance show. Dendy becomes 1993. "Muscle Memory" is based on Fried- "four ordinary, but incredible people:" Pawnie, man's LEGACY Oral History Project Collec- a transvestite heroin addict; Mee Maw, a little tion. The work is being performed in conjunc- old Southern Baptist lady; Adam, who dies of tion with the National Oral History Association's AIDS: and Sandy, a televangelist who makes Hope and Redemption—Robert Duvall, Billy Bob Thornton and Aidan Quinn star Stars Fell on annual meeting, which is being held in Milwau- Tammy Faye Baker look like Little Bo Peep Henrietta." Directed by James Keach, the film follows a small group of people whose threadbare existence is kee from October 19 to 22. with a Maybelline fetish. They all tell their sto- changed forever during the Texas dust bowl of 1935. The film opens for a one week run on October 13th at LEGACY is the largest dance oral history ries as they wait (posthumously) for the bus that Milwaukee's Downer Theatre. project outside of the New York Public Li- will carry them into the next life. brary's Dance Collection. Founded by Friedman The New York-based performer will link these `The Stars Fell on Henrietta' is a Movie for in 1988, LEGACY records and preserves the riveting explorations of anger, vulnerability and life histories of Bay Area Dance artists who are the desire for redemption with three Angel Those Who Want to Dream Again at risk: elders, those facing life-threatening ill- Dances, commissioned by Danceworks for the nesses, and people of color whose work in dance Danceworks Pick-Up Company. Reviewed by Glenn Bishop children, are the impossibly perfect prototypical is outside the historical mainstream. Dendy in Milwaukee In The Stars Fell on Henrietta„ director American family. They are the Waltons without "Muscle Memory" uses taped excerpts from Danceworks will bring Dendy to Milwaukee James Keach and screenwriter Philip Railsback the saccharine. Honest and hard-working, the LEGACY's collection, live text developed from for two performances, one on November 17 and transport the audience to another America. The Days cannot possibly fathom that there might LEGACY transcripts, and original text by one on November 18. The performances will be time is 1935. The country is in the throes of the actually be oil under their farm. Only their little Friedman. in the Modjeska Theatre, 1134 W. Mitchell Great Depression. The place is no place really, girl Pauline (the adorable Kaytlyn Knowles), "Muscle Memory" juxtaposes the life histo- Street. Both performances will begin at 7:30 just a small town lost in the Texas dust bowl. who like Mr. Cox has heard the oil, actually ries of two performers: Eve Gentry, a dancer p.m. Enter one Mr. Cox (Robert Duvall). Just a believes. Dendy's November 17 performance of down-on-his-lucker with his cat, Matilda. An oil And then, so does Don Day. Maybe he begins "Busride to Heaven" will be a benefit for the man, just a speculator really, Mr. Cox is still in to believe because he actually hears the oil, or AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin. All tickets search of that first real strike. maybe because he just desperately wants to be- for that evening are $17. Sure, he's been in the business for years. lieve, wants to dream again. Tickets for the November le performance are He's even helped other oilmen make their for- All told, The Stars Fell on Henrietta is a $12 general admission and $8 for students and tune. Not Mr. Cox. though. Still, Mr. Cox is marvelously magical, feel-good movie experi- seniors. absolutely convinced that he can detect oil on the ence. Technically, director Keach and his di- For reservations and other information, call land bylk....,smell, the taste, the very feel of it. rector of photography Bruce Surtees have viv- Danceworks at (414) 481-2010. Fate finds Mr. Cox rescued from a dust storm idly recreated the despair of the Texas dust bowl by Don Day (Alden Quinn), a farmer clinging to during the bleak 1930's. David Benoit's lyrical a meager existence on a farm whose land is all score beautifully sustains the actions. DANCEWORKS used up. Kind souls, Day. his wife and family Keach's cast never hits a wrong note in the open their home to the tired and injured man. film. In the central role of Mr. Cox, Robert In a magical scene, Mr. Cox awakening after Duvall is a wonder, sustaining the right balance PRESENTS the dust storm, is drawn to the fields outside the of mule-headed determination and eccentricity. farmhouse and under a canopy of stars Mr. Cox Aiden Quinn likewise invests Don Day with finds oil. the right combination of despair and blind hope. Finding oil would seem to be the easy part. In the small role of Big Dave, the usual capable First there is trying to convince the beleaguered Brian Dennehy is aptly menacing. OUEER• ART Day family that beneath their barren fields is The Stars Fell on Henrietta is a small film, a enough oil to make them indescribably rich. Oh, story well told. It's just the kind of movie to Gay Dance in the Nineties then there is also the small matter money, sneak into to town and then suddenly disappear. enough money to set up the oil rig. And that's too bad. In the tradition of a Field of The Stars Fell on Henrietta is about dreams. Dreams, Henrietta has some indefinable yet 1111111MIMM And about hope. In Mr. Cox we have a very luminous quality, some enchantment that make determined hero/dreamer. Never doubting for a one leave the cinema a little bit happier, a little "Muscle Memorg" moment is his dream, Mr. Cox will find oil, or more content. October 20, 21 7:30 p.m. die trying. The oil in the Day's field becomes The Stars Fell on Henrietta opens October Venue to be announced his goal, his sole goal, in fact the entire purpose 13th at Milwaukee's Downer Theatre for a one- in his life. And nothing, absolutely nothing will week only engagement. October 20 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. stand in his way. Rating $$$$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) Friedman Walker's Point Center for the Arts The Jeff Day family, Don, Cora and their three with Hanya Holm in the '30's aid co-founder of 907 W. National Pam the Dance Notation Bureau in New York who Keesey, Author of 'Lesbian Vampire died at age 84; and Frank Everett, a classically trained ballet dancer who died of AIDS at the 11111111MMIR.111 Stories', to Read at AfterWords age of 28. These lives bump up against each other in "Busride to Heaven" Milwaukee—Sexual and seductive, violently Keesey Comes To AfterWords poignant, unexpected ways. (Madison) jealous, the Lesbian vampire enthralls every Just in Time for Hallowe'en Friedman will also perform Nana Shineflug's Lesbian she meets. November 11 8:00 p.m. She is so terrifying and so As part of a midwest tour, Keesey is coming "On Becoming Ptah," with text from the Egyp- deliciously Kanopy wicked, so powerfully ancient and to Milwaukee just in time for Hallowe'en. She tian Book of the Dead. Performing Arts Center alluring, that even vampire buffs have tried to will be appearing at AfterWords Bookshop on The evening will include a discussion of 600 Williamson Street keep her under wraps. Monday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. Friedman's work as an artist and oral historian So argues Pam (Milwaukee) Keesey, editor of Dark An- Keesey will be part of AfterWords' own, very in addition to the performance. gels, a new anthology of November 17, 18 7:30 p.m. Lesbian Vampire sto- special (and very Gay) spin on Hallowe'en. She Friedman will be one of four Danceworks ries. Like Daughters of Darkness, the best- will read some of the more "terrifying" pas- Artists-in-Residence this season. His residency (The November 17th Performance is selling collection of Lesbian vampires, Dark sages from her book, surrounded by a will include master classes and a workshop, a fundraiser Angels, gathers for the AIDS Resource original fiction written at the "frightfully" decorated store. "Endangered Species: Oral History for Commu- crossroads of vampirism and Center of Wisconsin. female sexuality. There will be "special" refreshments for the nities at Risk, as well as the performances. "Dark angels, like the dark All Tickets are $17) goddess," writes occasion and everyone in costume will receive a "Endangered Species" is a two-day workshop Keesey, "desired sexual union. And like the gift from AfterWords. offered in collaboration with the AIDS Resource Modjeska Theatre, 1134 W. Mitchell St. Lesbians with whom these stories are so popu- The Hallowe'en bash is free and everyone is Center of Wisconsin, Wednesday and Thursday, lar, it was their refusal to deny their sexual welcome. October 19 and 20, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. needs that led them astray." For nearly a decade, Keesey has tracked the Lesbian vampire, uncovering her often disguised AIDS Activist TV to Feature For BM: presence in folkloric traditions, the Bible, Hol- lywood cinema, and in Bram Stoker's anemic San Francisco's Jeff Friedman $12 General Admission masculinization of a 16th Century Hungarian $8 Students/Seniors countess—whom Keesey reveals as the real basis Milwuakee—San Francisco choreographer and performer Jeff Friedman will be the special $17 Benefit Tickets for the Dracula story. guest on the Wednesday, October le broadcast of "AIDS Activist TV." The show will air live Keesey herself "came out" at the movies: on Milwaukee's Channel 47 at 8:30 p.m. and viewers will be invited to call in with questions or $7 General Admission, "Imagine my surprise as I watched the cool, al- comments. For Friedman: luring, and sophisticated Catherine Deneuve se- Friedman will be discussing his Milwaukee performance of "Muscle Memory," a movement $5 Students/Seniors duce Susan Sarandon there before my very eyes. and text work that premiered at the Bay Area Dance Series in 1993. "Muscle Memory" is based By the time I saw The Hunger, I knew my in- on Friedman's LEGACY Oral History Project, which seeks to record and preserve the histories For Information & Reservations, terest in vampires was more than a passing of Bay Area artists at risk of being forgotten, including those with AIDS. Call Danceworks: phase. What I didn't know, sitting there in the AIDS Activist TV is broadcast live every third Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. on Milwaukee's dark with my boyfriend by my side was that he MATA Channel 47. Since 1992, each show has broadcast the latest in AIDS news, politics and (414) 481 2010 was a passing phase." scandal, plus a special feature focus. October 12, 1995—October 25, 1995—WISCONSIN LIGHT--9 Present Music Presents a Night of Dead Movies and Live Music

Milwaukee—The biggest and scariest Hal- is the original, supurbly loathsome German ver- lowe'en costume party and collective horror, sion of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula and movie viewing experience in Milwaukee is considered by many to be the first important possess Present Music fans for two October film of the vampire genre. nights in a row. The evening will also include a costume con- Pandemonium III makes its unsettling ap- test and post-concert entertainment at the pearance on Friday, October 27 at 8:00 p.m. in MECCA performance by Little Blue Crunchy the Pitman Theater at MECCA. New this Hal- Things. lowe'en will be a reworking of the 1932 cult Horror film buffs who haven't experienced a classic Freaks with a musical score by Peter Present Music Pandemonium will notice that the Buffett and Eric Segnitz. films do not appear in their original forms or Two old favorites, the classic vampire film lengths. Buffett collaborates with Segnitz on Nosferatu and the quasi-documentary Witch- Freaks. They have shaped it into an entirely craft Through the Ages, return to entertain and new creature by "decomposing" a new musical repulse audience members, courtesy of Segnitz soundtrack and re-editing the film footage. and John Tanner. Music to each of the films will Segnitz and Tanner have applied the same be performed live by the Present Music Ensem- treatment to Nosferatu and Witchcraft. All ble and conducted by Artistic Director Kevin three movies have been condensed to fit into a Stalheim. two hour 'Show. Tod Browning's 1932 masterpiece, Freaks, Tickets to Friday's Pandemonium can be pur- was considered so horrible that it was disowned chased by phone at (414) 382-6044 or at the by MGM and suppressed by censors for almost Attention Please—Lily Thomlin Pitman Theater Box Office. (above) stars in Wayne Wang and Paul Auster's "Blue in the Face." The 30 years. Using a cast of actual circus freaks, film, which opens October 20' at Tickets to the Saturday performance can be Milwaukee's Downer Theatre, also stars Roseanne, Harvey Keitel, Lou silent film it was Reed and RuPaul. this film will be show as the purchased by phone at (414) 271-0711, in person intended to be. at the MECCA Box Office. Nosferatu (1922), directed by F.W. Murnau, of romance. The evening-long series of dances Wild Space Dance reflects an array of viewpoints on contemporary aspects of love and romance. `Provocateur,' a New Magazine, Adds the Company Presents "Romantic Options" was choreographed by Wild Space Artistic Director Debra Loewen. Artistry of Eroticism to the Gay Scene `Romantic Options' Joining the Wild Space Dance Company for "Romantic Options" will be former company By Carla McCormick Others beside Reeves include:, Michelle Pfief- Milwaukee—Wild Space Dance Company David Figueroa (now of New York member As I sat slurping red wine with Keanu Reeves fer, Demi Moore, Jason Priestly, Brad Pitt, will present "Romantic Options" on Friday and City) and Milwaukee performance artist Mark in the courtyard of the Los Angeles County Mu- Drew Barrymore and Racquel Welch. Saturday, November 3rd and 4`11 in the Cabot Anderson. seum of Art, conversation eventually meandered At a newsstand price of $11.95, the bi- Theater. Both performances begin at 8:00 p.m. musicians will be Connie Grauer Featured live towards his crotch. monthly magazine may seem expensive, but the The Cabot Theater is located in the Broadway (of Milwaukee's Mrs. Fun) and com- "Would I ever show my penis in a movie? quality of the writing and the fine artwork (both Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway in Milwau- poser/performer Alissa Eells. Sure I would show my pee-pee," said Keanu, a paintings and photos) that are found between its kee's Historic Third Ward. Tickets are $15 general, and $12 for students bit buzzed after two wines, his wicked brown covers do much to explain the cost. "Romantic Options," called "richly imagina- and can be purchased by calling the and seniors eyes flickered as he talk about something he The reproductions are first rate, fit for a cof- tive and witty" by the New York Times, offers 291-7800. Box Office at (414) knew a lot about, something he preferred to re- fee table book, which, though smaller in size, is small dances, scenes, vignettes and large dance For more information, call Wild Space at sections which examine the mystery and humor fer to as his "pee-pee." what Provocateur closely resembles. (414) 271-0307. "Showing it off wouldn't bother me," he The magazine is adult female and male fare, smiled. "If that's the hardest thing that I would with full frontal nudity throughout, but it is `How to Make An American Quilt' is a Rare, have to do on film, then I would be a lucky anything but pornographic. It is erotic in the way man." of The David or a painting of Venus being born Enchanted Film, Warm as an Autumn Day The above is excerpted from an article called from the foam of the sea. "Raw Footage: Male Nudity in Film" by Mi- According to the publisher's blurb that came Glenn Bishop chael Szymanski, in the premiere issue of Pro- with it, the magazine intends to explore in words By cast. Definitely an ensemble effort, Quilt nev- In years past Jocelyn Moorhouse's How to vocateur published by Alluvial Entertainment and other art forms, the art and culture of the ertheless features a few, truly standout perform- age. Make an American Quilt would most probably out ofwhere else?--West Hollywood. Lesbian and Gay community in this modern ances. discussion have been condescendingly dismissed as a Szymanski's article is fascinating, If the upcoming issues are anything like the first, With her marvelously fluid voice, Maya An- movie stars'—both female and male—attitudes it will succeed. "Women's Picture." gelou is impressive as Anna, storyteller, former here: a fo- toward being seen nude on the silver screen. The magazine is certainly worth a look-see All the characteristic elements are servant and now the quilting bee's inspiration predomi- cus on emotions rather than action, a and leader. nance of strong teinale characters; and especially Jean Simmons is radiant as Em, and Lois secondary only a few male characters in brief, Smith invests in Sophia a poignant vulnerability roles. only just barely masked by her facade of bitter- AfterWords filming of Whit- Nevertheless, this beguiling ness. wealth of ney Otto's best-selling novel offers a Holding the group (and the film) together is pleasures for all manner of audiences. the always wonderful Ellen Burstyn. Only the simple. AfterWords Quilt's story is deftly and deceptively usually fine Alfre Woodward seems a bit out of Author! Author! Graduate student Finn (Winona Ryder) escapes place as Anna's free-spirited daughter, just re- spending the HALLOWEEN relationship and thesis conflicts by turned home. Hy summer at the home of her grandmother How to Make an American Quilt is a decid- Joe (Ellen Burstyn) and her great aunt Glady edly old-fashioned film, lushly filmed and beau- (Anne Bancroft). tifully scored. Central to the film are family re- Here Finn intends to (finally) finish her latest Mark BASH lationships. Family values, true family values, rituals of featuring: thesis, this time focusing on the here reign supreme. If there isn't anything es- Mean- women's handiwork in tribal cultures. pecially new here, that's OK. while, Hy and Glady Joe host the Grasse Quilt- One of those rare and special films, How to ing Bee who are currently engaged in creating a Make an American Quilt is filled with joy and Zubro Pam Keesey wedding quilt for Finn. love and a host of characters that we come to much the Moorhouse has structured her film in care about deeply. Isn't that enough? It is for Bee allows same fashion that the Grasse Quilting me. ANOTHER DEAD DARK ANGELS Anna (Maya Angelou) to direct the making of American Quilt is now playing in a theatre of Finn's wedding quilt. Quilt becomes the sum near you. TEENAGER Monday, Oct. 30th its parts, each part or segment focusing on a dif- Rating: $$$$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) ferent member of this remarkable group of quil- ters. 7:00pm Winona Ryder's Finn is at the center of Moor- Mystery Writer, Saturday Oct. 21st house's How to Make an Amerian Quilt, yet serves an almost secondary, passive role: that of Mark Zubro, to 1:00pm Author! Author! the listener. The Grasse Quilting Bee is composed of a re- Appear at markable group of women. First there is Hy, Finn's grandmother, who as her husband lay dying sought comfort in the arms of her sister's AfterWords A Plume paperback original from the husband. Milwaukee--AfterWords is pleased to wel- always controversial Ana Castillo, Then there is Sophia (Lois Smith), a woman come for a reading and signing Mark Richard grown bitter with life's disappointments, yet MASSACRE OF THE DREAMERS Zubro, who will read from his latest Gay mys- shown as a lively, high-spirited young girl who tery, Another Dead Teeenager (St. Martin's (Plume Pb $11.95) loved to dive. HC $19.95). Mark will be at AfterWords on (Jean Simmons), grown weary of her hus- Em Saturday, October 21st at 1:00p.m. band's affairs, is (again) on the brink of leaving In Another Dead Teenager, Detective Paul Autumn him. Yet as a sultry and very beautiful young Turner and his partner Buck Fenwick are as- woman, Em was enchanted as her husband's signed to investigate the murder of two suburban Highlights muse. male high school students. Turner, himself Gay As the quilting bee's "outsider", Constance from and the father of two teenaged sons, finds it dif- (Kate Nelligan), mourning the loss of her be- ficult to bring his full attention to bear on the loved husband, has found comfort in the arms of Dutton/Plume case. Yet, as the details slowly emerge, Turner Em's husband. Anna originally served as a ser- sees something far more sinister and horrifying vant to Hy and Glady Joe but now reigns su- pair senseless, random killings. preme within the quilting bee. than a the author of seven previous myster- Anna's daughter Marianna (Alfre Woodward) Zubro is From the Lambda Award-Winning Lesbian including the Lambda Literary award- has returned to Grasse from Paris. The lover of ies, A Simple Suburban Murder, the Two (,r- writer DOROTHY ALLISON many men, she found, if only just briefly, and winning, Zubro's popular "Tom & Scott" 1.gt: Tit/rigs then lost, her destined true soulmate. first entry in comes a marvelous new book, Much as the Grasse Quilting Bee seeks to cre- series. 1 Kritaxv for TWO OR THREE THINGS I KNOW FOR SURE Zubro Gay mystery titles include An ate a quilt, filled with love but also with wisdom Other Echo of Death, The Only Good Priest, The Stu for Finn's wedding, each member seeks to im- (Dutton HC $14.95) Principal Cause of Death, Sorry Now? and part some essence of her life to Finn, to offer Political Poison. advice that will guide Finn to the happiness that Zubro's appearance is free and open to the may have, in fact, escaped their own lives. In public. For further information concerning this Finn, they have found a very apt and receptive AfterWords event, or any AfterWords event, please call listener. (414) 963-9089. Highlighting Quilt is its large and impressive October 12 , 1995—October 25, 1995--WISCONSIN LIGHT-10 Tenth Annual Lesbian Variety Show Weekend Friday, November 17-Sunday, November 19 Produc- Madison—In celebration of a decade of Lesbian culture and creativity, Kissing Girls got this tions is proud to present the 10th Annual Lesbian Variety Show weekend extravaganza, "I way from kissing girls, A Dykade of Culture and Creativity, on Friday, November 17`h, Satur- day, November 18`h and Sunday, November 19'h, 1995. Friday, November 17th An evening of "Love and Lust Songs" will once again come to you for your listening and viewing pleasure. Torch and vamp as you can only hear as the "hot start" of a weekend of Les- bian pleasure. The Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin Street in downtown Madison will be the venue for this great show, which will have two seatings. The first show will sizzle from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the second, just as hot, seating, from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. The 7:00 p.m. seating will be ASL interpreted and The Madison Senior Cen- ter is wheelchair accessible. Please remember, the cabaret (both seatings) has separate tickets from the other events of the weekend. The cost is $6, and tickets go on sale October 28 at A Room of One's Own, 317 W. Johnson Street; Whole Earth, 817 E. Johnson Street; and Green Earth. 2094 Atwood Avenue. Mail order tickets for those outside of Dane County will be available October 25th through No- vember I t, Lesbian Art Show Also at the Madison Senior Center, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and running until 10:00 p.m., you can enjoy the Lesbian Art Show. Be sure to stop in on the second floor (which is wheelchair ac- cessible) and see this year's artistic and creative entries. Show your Variety Show ticket and get in free. For others, there will be a $2 cover charge. Roll the Cameras—(Clockwise from left) Rene Russo, John Travolta, Gene Hackman and Danny DeVito Saturday, November 18th star in the MGM comedy "Get Shorty" about a Miami loanshark who goes to Hollywood to collect on a gam- Saturday's excitement will begin at the Madison Senior Center as the first floor sparkles with outlying bling debt and winds up in the movie business. The film opens October 20' at the Times Theatre and the first Lesbian Community Carnival and Apple Island Crafts Fair. theatres in Milwaukee and throughout the country. There will be over 60 booths created by local craftswomen and Lesbian-friendly agencies, representation, this grass roots rate guidance and bringing games, food, fun and wonderful women-made crafts. Join in the Carnival fun and help obtain a level of solidity that will Cream City Chorus chorus will raise funds for local Lesbian agencies. Admission is free. one of the best Fine Arts groups enable it to be The Carnival and Crafts Fair runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pamperin in the city." The Art Show will also be open on the Center's second floor. The Show runs from 11:00 a.m. Elects Matt City Chorus rehearses at the First The Cream to 4:00 p.m. Unitarian Society at 1342 N. Astor every Lesbian Variety Show as Its New President Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. with the 10'h Annual Lesbian Variety Show. There Anyone interested in joining the Chorus is in- Saturday night will be the night of all nights, Milwaukee—At a special meeting on Septem- fireworks), featuring some of your favorite acts from years vited to attend. will be lots of surprises (Sorry, no ber 27`h, the Wisconsin Cream City Chorus, past as well as many new acts, and of course, some down home Lesbian surprises!! Ltd., elected Matt Pamperin to fill the vacancy The show will start at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave- left when previous president, Scott SowIles, re- Boulevard Theatre nue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Variety Show will be ASL interpreted and the Barrymore is signed in early September. wheelchair accessible. Pamperin is neither new to the Chorus, nor to Presents 'Waiting for serving in it in an official capacity. Since joining th Sunday, November 19th the organization a little over a year ago, Pam- Godot' to Launch 10 Save your ticket stub from the Variety Show, and on Sunday, November 19th, you'll be admit- perin has assumed the chair of the Finance ted free to the Art Show Reception and the Lesbian Poetry and Storytelling Showcase. Committee and of the newly formed Marketing The Art Show Reception will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You'll have the chance to Committee. Anniversary Season enjoy the art work and meet the artists. These areas are familiar to Pamperin, who has be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Showcase will be ASL Milwaukee—The Boulevard Ensemble, Mil- The Annual Poetry Showcase will a B.S. in Sociology with a minor in Journal- Variety Show ticket stub. Without the stub, the charge for waukee's only microtheater, opens its 1995-'96 interpreted and is also free with your ism/Advertising. Following his assumption of each of these events is $2. the Presidempy, he will be focusing on his new season—it's 10'h anniversary season—with a duties and the Marketing Committee. production of Samuel Beckett's dark classical Ticket Information comedy of questions, Waiting for Godot. Pamperin took a moment to describe his goals The ticket cost for these three events combined is based on a sliding scale, $10--$12--$15, more Timothy X. Troy will direct the Ensemble's for the organization. less if you can't. production of Beckett's famed play, to be pre- if you can, "For too long, the WCCC has been 'One of The Cabaret Night tickets are available at the same ticket outlets listed above at a cost of $6. sented Thursday's through Sunday's, October 20 Milwaukee's Best-Kept Secrets.' It's my inten- For those outside Dane County, mail order tickets are available. Please send a self-addressed, to November 12, at the Boulevard Theatre, 2252 tion to help this grass roots organization main- along with your request to: KGP, P.O. Box 6091, Madison, WI 53716. Make S. Kinnickinnic Avenue. stamped envelope tain a vision for growth. It is essential in today's payable to: Kissing Girls Productions (KGP). If you are purchasing Cabaret tickets, please Troy most recently directed the Ensemble's checks economy that a not-for-profit organization con- choice for show times. sold-out production of William Saroyan's mas- indicate first and second tinue to be recognized as stable, through being Ticket purchases are limited to ten per request. either through the mail or at the ticket outlets, committed to the development of financial and terpiece, The Time of Your Life. Tickets for Waiting for Godot are $9 for and they are non-refundable. organizational growth. For more information, call (608) 242-9672. "The Chorus is in the process of transition Thursday performances and $10 for Friday, Sat- into something bigger and better than it has ever urday and Sunday performances. been," Pamperin continued. "This will be For performance times and other information, Wisconsin's Gay and Lesbian Entertainers achieved through the expansion of our Board of call Mark Bucher, the Ensemble's general di- Directors to include both corporate and member rector, at (414) 672-6019. Rally to Support the Grinkeys delegates. I believe that once we install corpo- Green Bay, WI—The "Angel Tour," a five- to Fitzpatrick. Mileaf Returns to Direct Theatre X Women in day series of three benefit shows by Wisconsin's Showtime each night will be 10:30 p.m. Per- top Gay and Lesbian entertainers, will kick off formers may be tipped with cash or checks made Jeffrey Jones' 70 Scenes of Hallowe'en' in Appleton, October le, to benefit Georgie out to the "Adopt Angel Fund." All proceeds and Annie Grinkey's "Help Adopt Angel" legal will benefit the legal fund. Milwaukee—The 1995 Theatre X Women's Jones states: "The play consists of interchange- fund. After the initial night at the Pivot Club in Series marks the return appearance of New able scenes arranged in a sequence. Different Appleton, the show will travel to ZA's in Green York-based director Maria Mileaf to Milwau- arrangements will create different 'stories' with Bay and Just Us in Milwaukee. kee. For the 1994 Theatre X Women's Festival, different 'meanings'." Among the celebrities scheduled to appear on Mileaf directed the Theatre X women in Lorca's 70 Scenes from Hallowe'en will be presented the tour are Vickee, Ms. Gay Wisconsin USofA; The Shoemaker's Prodigious Wife. This year, from October 11 to 29. All performances are at Sage LaRue, Miss Gay Great Lakes USofA At- Mileaf is tackling an equally interesting produc- the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre, Large, and a host of other title holding female tion, the Jeffrey Jones classic, 70 Scenes of 158 North Broadway in Milwaukee's Historic impersonators, comedians, singers and other Hallowe'en with Theatre X women Marcie Third Ward. For ticket and other information, acts. The show will be hosted by veteran enter- Hoffman and Flora Coker. call (414) 291-7800. tainer Gloria Holloway, with assistance from a Mystery Writers to With respect to 70 Scenes of Hallowe'en, variety of guest hosts. Although a court order prevents the Grinkeys from discussion the final outcome of the case Read at Booked for and any of its particulars, it has been learned that Anne Grinkey is now the adoptive parent of Murder Bookstore in the nine-year-old daughter of biological parent Georgie Grinkey. Madison The Grinkeys, however, are able to comment on their attorney bill, which is currently at Madison— Ellen Hart and R.D. Zimmerman, $12,600. two Minnesota mystery writers will be speaking The tour is being organized by Green Bay ac- at Booked for Murder bookstore, 2701 Univer- tivist Mike Fitzpatrick. sity Avenue in Madison on Saturday, October "I was happy to see the men's and women's 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. communities band together to help the Grinkeys Hart, author of two popular series set in Min- last Spring at the "Help Adopt Angel" banquet nesota, will talk about her latest Jane Law- and wanted to develop a fundraising effort which less/Cordelia Thorne novel Faint Praise. would encourage those who weren't able to at- Hart's book, Small Sacrifice, won the tend to assist as well," Fitzpatrick said. "I spoke "Lammy," the Lambda Literary Award, as the with several Green Bay performers and the "Best Lesbian Mystery" of 1994 and the 1995 whole thing snowballed into this tour." Minnesota Book Award for Best Mystery/Crime The talent roster will vary slightly from show Novel. to show due to entertainer commitments, ac- Zimmerman will discuss Closet, the first book cording to Fitzpatrick, but each town will have in a new series featuring Gay detective Todd just about all of the headliners. 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As those of you who read my column regu- All of these groups are there larly may recall, when I began to write, I wrote for you and will stand by you through thick and of the depression I once felt in my life and the thin. However, it's your decision if isolation I and you have experienced. you would like to get in- volved. No one but In lieu of Coming Out Day you will make you feel (October 11), I happy. thought that it might be good to let all my If you're my younger readers know age and would like help coming that Gay life is a fabulous out, change. feel free to write to me. It's confidential and I do honestly care about you 14 This 7013 MARKET I am now surrounded by people who love and and so I really III BE TO FWD WOIK I MANX NOTHING would encourage you to write. 140(Y 15 CRAZY. YouRE UPSET. respect me as an individualo and I find that AS A TELEAAARKETER! To LOSE, GLORIA! THE KtoS'Ll BE UP ANY My address highly fulfilling. is: P.O. Box 2062, Brookfield, PRoBABII END UP HOWILESS KISS ME! MINUTE! WE CAN'T! WI 53008. AND Go MAD 111-1H More GRIEF! importantly, however, I would like to talk to you about the importance of being out; what it means to yourself and what it means to your community. The night before I wrote this column, I had the opportunity to meet Candace Gingrich, Newt He's cute, smart and queer! Gingrich's Lesbian sister. Before that, I had just If only he shopped at gone to Washington, D.C. and spent almost two Community Pharmacy! hours in the White House in meetings with one of Bill Clinton's Presidential aides, Marsha I tos'r waitIA RUIN >buil FIGURE motif! ya) Scott, the liaison to the GLBT community. OUR FRIENDSHIP. YoU RE CAN HANDLE )BUR MTPIER! THE C4L5 PERSoN )bLI'L.1.- FIND A Goov JOB Also, I had the opportunity to meet and inter- UN GcorioN. AGAIN ! AND THINGS view many important people in the GLBT com- CLARICE WILL GET BETTER, munity. r PROMISE, The point of all my horn tooting is this. I never realized what was honestly out there until I came out. I don't take any credit for coming out because I had all the help in the world to do it. That's my point. It's National Coming Out Month. We all can take part in helping other people help themselves. I never realized that I could be a part of that Fifteenth Annual Chicago because I had always felt that problem was too Madison's source for Lesbian and Gay immense. I always just let my personal life and sexuality walk over me and I never was con- homeopathics, Film Festival Opens November 3 cerned with the fact that I was hurting myself. herbal remedies, I always though that I was somehow doing Chicago—Chicago Filmmakers has announced magic. someone an intangible good by shutting up, aromatherapy, Reeling: The 15`h Annual Chicago Lesbian and The festival offers an exciting line-up of films shutting out, and isolating myself. Gay International Film Festival, opening Friday, natural hair & and videos this year. Opening weekend will in- I always believed with the most deep-rooted November 3r1 and running through Sunday, No- clude the Midwest premiere of Man of the sincerity that "Oh well, I will be helping my skin care, vember ITh at the Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Year. Highly entertaining and "very easy on the family, whatever, if I keep silent" philosophy. holistic health Southport, and at Chicago Filmmakers' Kino- eyes," this film is dramatic, honest and funny. Being raised correctly, I always had believed eye Cinema, 1543 W. Division. books, Canadian film and video will be a special fo- in the old Christian philosophy of making a con- Opening this year's festival will be the Chi- cus of this year's festival, representing almost a nutritional cago Premiere of Canadian director Patricia Ro- third of the programming. Films include: certed effort to be selfless. However, what I did zema's eagerly awaited new film, When Night Eclipse, Tokyo Cowboy, The Last Supper, and not realize was that I wasn't helping anyone. supplements, is Falling. It is the unabashedly romantic story Fiction and Other Truths: A Film About Jane I hadn't realized that there are others in my massage oils & tools, of Camille, a Christian academic, who finds her Rule. situation and I was creating a disservice for them life turned upside down when she meets Petra, a Screenings which will stir up some advance beyond my grasp by making myself someone informative staff, flamboyant performer from an avant-garde cir- commentary include the Midwest premiere of else's sacrificial lamb. prescription cus. Frisk. It is based on a book by Dennis Cooper I did not understand how I could firstly help pharmacy, The attraction is immediate, and soon Camille about a Gay serial killer. myself, and secondly, attempt to help others discovers that her desires may force her to ac- Others include: Heavy Equipment and Mid- who are in my situation. a mail order catalog, cept the one thing that terrifies her most: night Dancers, the adventures of three magnifi- As I have said many times before, we all can we even have change. cently luscious young Asian men who work as be a part of this. Everyone has the right to be As intelligently directed, fresh an original as "macho dancers" and prostitutes in a Manila who they are and everyone has the right to be snacks! her earlier film, the popular I've Heard the Gay bar. content with who they are. Mermaids Singing, When Night is Falling is a Also scheduled this year is the powerful Black Personally speaking, I truly believe that the Lesbian love story that unfolds with grace and Is—Black Ain't, the final work of Marlon world, individually and as a whole, would be Riggs, completed by his crew after his death better off if we were all out. I learned this lesson House Again from AIDS last year. the hard way. I don't want anyone else to do the COMMUNITY Another important documentary is A Litany same. Postpones Anti-Gay for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre So, the question remains, "How can I get in- Lorde. PHARMACY A major event the closing weekend will be a Hearing on the party with the Goddess herself!! Judy Tenuta will be making a personal appearance to intro- State EL Gorham Schools duce the world premiere of her new video Un- phone 251-3242, tty 251-5339, Butt-Plugged in Tex-Ass on Saturday, Novem- 251-4454 Washington, D.C.—Staffers for a House ber 11 at the Kino-eye Cinema. prescriptions subcommittee announced on September 29th a A complete festival schedule is available and second postponement of a planned hearing on tickets and festival passes go on sale October local school efforts to protect young people from 200 and may be purchased at Kino-eye Café, AIDS, hate violence, and suicide. 1543 W. Division. The festival hotline number The hearing, which had initially been sched- for up to date program information is (312) 384- HEADS or TAILS? uled to occur September 120, had been tenta- 0772. We'll flip it, you call it. tively rescheduled for October 13'h. Entitled "Parental Involvement in Social Is- Get it right and your drink is sues in Education," the tax-payer forum origi- nally had been sought by rabidly anti-Gay ex- 1/2 price! tremist Lou Sheldon of the Traditional Values 8pm to close. Sorry, wrong calls pay full price. Coalition. No new date for the hearing has been set. The Human Rights Fund (HRF) and other Join Us on Sundays for Lesbian and Gay national organizations, con- tinue to urge concerned citizens to call their OPEN MIKE with Mark and his Piano Trix! members of Congress at (202) 224-3121 and ask them to urge Subcommittee Chair Peter Hoek- stra (R-MI), for an outright cancellation of the CABARET ENTERTAINMENT hearing. HRF is also calling for young people who have BOOT CAMP SALOON MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED experienced anti-Gay discrimination and vio- MILWAUKEE'S lence in school to send their stories to: Kris LEATHER / LEVI BAR Pratt, Human Rights Fund, 1101 14'h Street GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Washington, D.C. 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Hinckley on Service and Publication dedicated exclusively for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints frain from using the words Homosexual, Lesbian August 2'7th, 40 such parents asked, ' 'How long the HIV+ \AIDS community is targeted to debut (LDS)(Mormons), are bringing discussion of and Gay as nouns because to do so would run must we endure the marginalization and vilifica- this Fall. Offering free personal ads and sub- homosexuality out of the closet, seeking to ex- counter to church doctrine. tion of our children?" scriptions to all individuals using their service, plain to distraught parents of Gays and Lesbians "It is wrong to use these words to denote a They took exception to the monthly "First Interpoz+ Magazine, a division of Choice Me- and to the general membership why same-sex condition, because this implies that a person is Presidency Message" in the September issue of dia Group, is a Gay, HIV + owned and operated unions are anathema to the church. consigned by birth to a circumstance in which he the Ensign written by Hinckley's counselor, company. In an unprecedented airing of the issue in the or she has no choice in respect to the critically James E. Faust, who declared the scientific the- Offering a safe and confidential alternative to October edition of the faith's Ensign magazine, important matter of sexual behavior," Oaks ory of an inborn homosexual orientation a those affected by HIV, Interpoz+ will serve all a church apostle writes that gender is a pre- wrote. "false belief." sexual orientations, introducing readers locally mortal characteristic and that Satan is out to He also condemned those who engage in "The fruits of mounting scientific evidence, and nationally. confuse what it means to be male or female." Gay-bashing" and urged church members to our own experience and our own children tell us Choice Media emphasized the confidentiality "The struggles of those who are troubled by show compassion toward those infected with the otherwise," the parents wrote. of all personal advertisers and subscribers. same-sex attraction are not unique. There are HIV virus or afflicted with AIDS, " who may They also decried the continued insistence by For more information, contact Interpoz+ many kinds of temptations, sexual and other- or may not have acquired their condition from LDS Social Services on placing a large share of Magazine, 564 Mission Street, Box 415, San wise. The duty to resist sin applies to all of sexual relations." the blame for homosexuality on poor parenting, Francisco, CA 94105, or call: 1-800-820-2948. them," Elder Dallin H. Oaks says in the eight- On other points, the article by the former Utah such an absent or weak father and a dominant New Gay Web Site page article. Supreme Court justice elaborated on statements mother. The church agency provides sexual re- Los Angeles, CA—The Los Angeles Gay and Until recently, LDS leaders have publicly dis- made in a September 23 "proclamation" by the orientation therapy to Mormon Gays. Lesbian Community Services Center has a new, cussed homosexuality mostly in general con- church's governing First Presidency and Council If this theory had any validity, we would all-Gay presence on the Internet. The Center's demnations of immorality. But in 1994 the of the Twelve Apostles: That only heterosexual expect to see an epidemic of homosexuality in new home page was established on October 11, church began a vigorous campaign against ef- relations within marriage are acceptable to God the ghettos where absent fathers are the rule National Coming Out Day. forts in Hawaii and elsewhere to legalize same- and that men and women since Adam and Eve rather than the exception," the parents told The address is: http://www.GLSC.org sex marriages. have been commanded to "multiply and re- Hinckley. "The Internet is an incredibly valuable tool in In the past month, they have thrice proclaimed plenish the earth." A 1995 set of guidelines from LDS Social mobilizing and uniting people from around the their opposition in high-profile forums. And Services to Mormon counselors and psycho- world—a tool increasingly used by the Lesbian Mormons who engage in homosexual behavior Oaks' article, while disappointing to many therapists says an " important goal in working and Gay community," said Lorri L. Jean, ex- be excommunicated. Oaks said, Mormon Lesbians, Gays and their parents, is can expect to with the parents of feminine boys and masculine ecutive director. discipline can be given for encouraging significant for its acknowledgment of scientific "And girls is to improve the marital relationship-- The new home page will initially offer a mon- research that is increasingly showing that sexual sin by others." schisms between the parents are apparent in al- tly calendar of Gay and Lesbian Center events Christian faiths condemn homo- orientation has biological underpinnings. While many most all cases. and meeting, the Freedom to Marry, community unique reasons for Oaks stressed that the subject of sexual orien- sexuality, Mormons have 'Gender confusion is less likely when love resources and volunteer opportunities. the faith that only tation is "highly complex" and scientific doing so. It is a basic tenet of and harmony are present in the parents' mar- The home page will also provide linkages to for eternity in a Mor- knowledge about it in its infancy. Firm conclu- men and women married riage. Treatment for the parents is aimed at other Gay and Lesbian internet resources. God, and their fami- sions to " nature" versus " nurture" arguments mon temple can dwell with overcoming their distance from each other." 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"There are powerful legal reasons why a "We believe the state should not dictate which lawful marriage in one state must be recognized marriages any religion performs or recognizes, Lambda Car Club—Lake Michigan Region by all other states," said Wolfson, co-counsel in just as religions should not dictate who gets a Chicago—The Lambda Car Club, Lake Michigan Region will hold its End of Season Car Show the Hawaii case. civil marriage license from the state. on Sunday, October 29', (weather permitting) from Noon to about 4:00 p.m. at the Belmont Money and Polls "The Radical Right is confusing religious and Bank Parking lot, at the corner of Belmont and Halstead Streets in Chicago. This is their final car A recent article in the New York Times dis- civil marriage in an attempt to mislead people," show of the year and many members will be showing their prize possession, and will also be cussed the Hawaiian move to legalize same- Suggs said. available to talk to new and prospective members. There will be information packets, newsletters gender marriages and pointed to the "vast eco- Other arguments used by the Radical Right to and membership forms available. Membership is open to both women and men, and ownership of nomic benefits" that "will come to the first state oppose same-gender marriage are strikingly a Collectible Car is not necessary; just be an enthusiast about cars in general. The show is being to recognize" same-gender marriage. similar to those used 30 years ago when civil sponsored by Lucky Horseshoe Lounge and the Belmont Bank. The millions of dollars, if nothing else, the rights groups fought government interference in article said, "will make states begin to rethink the rights of others to marry. Sherman Park Rainbow Assc. Hallowe'en Party Gay marriages." "It was only 30 years ago that interracial cou- Milwaukee—The Sherman Park Rainbow Association, the only Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual In July, a new poll was released by the ples were prohibited from legally marrying," neighborhood association in Milwaukee, is holding its first annual Hallowe'en party. It will be Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund McBride said. "Today, very similar arguments held on Friday, October 27, at Loose Ends bar, located at 4332 W. Fond du Lac Avenue from showing that fully a third of the nation's voters are being used to deny same-gender couples the 8:00 p.m. until close. There will be a costume contest with a $50 top prize. Free beer is being are in favor of allowing marriages between freedom to marry." sponsored by the Rainbow Park Association for all attending the party. same-gender couples. NGLTF Marriage The poll found that 33% of voters believed Organizing Manual New Lesbian Group Formed that two people of the same gender should be On October 2, 1995, the National Gay and Waukesha—WALN (Waukesha Area Lesbian Network) has been formed to address issues of able to get married if they love each other, while Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) announced its interest for Lesbians living in the Waukesha County area. The social and networking group holds 63% disagreed. publication of To Have and To Hole: Organ- monthly discussion meetings. WALN began forming in August, when 24 group members identi- Young voters with higher incomes, and those izing for Our Right to Marry. NGLTF is fies political, social, emotional, professional and educational needs that WALN could address. with more education, were more likely to be in working in conjunction with the National Free- WALN has a monthly mailing and welcomes new women. For more information, contact Carolyn favor of equal marriage rights. dom to Marry Coalition. Ruck, Cicsw, at (414) 297-9412. The telephone survey of 1000 voters nation- "Marriage is coming at us like a 3,000 ton wide was conducted June 21-26 by EPIC-MRA- locomotive," said Robert Bray, NGLTF Field New Members Sought for Delta Lambda Phi Mitchell Research, a polling firm based in Organizer and author of the manual. "We must Milwaukee—The Milwaukee Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi will be holding their Fall Rush the Michigan. educate ourselves, foster a discussion in our own week of October 16" to 22"d. Delta Lambda Phi, a Fraternity founded by Gay men for all men, Those who oppose same-gender couples hav- community, organize and drive the issue from will be looking for progressive men interested in joining during this week. Look for them at the ing the freedom to marry the one they love and the grassroots up. following area colleges: Oct. 19 at Carroll College and all four days at UWM. The events culmi- support, however, are aggressively working to The manual includes: the latest background nate in two parties, one on Friday, October 20" and the other on Saturday, October 2P' at loca- prohibit other states from recognizing marriages information on marriage cases; how to fight tions TBA. Finally, all interested parties should show up on Sunday, October 22'd for an infor- that would take place when and if Hawaii legal- Radical Right attacks and hostile legislation; mational meeting about the Fraternity. For further information, call (414) 229-4054. izes them. questions and answers; and almost everything a "By promoting misinformation and fear re- person could need to organize for the freedom to Want to be a Country Dyke? garding same-gender marriage, the Radical marry. Madison—Are you a country dyke (or want to be?). Want to meet other country Lesbians? Right has raised significant funds to increase The manual can be purchased beginning Octo- Then join us! On Saturday, November 25, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., RDA has its monthly potluck their influence on state governments," said Lau- ber 15". Each copy is $10, with discounts avail- and work party (work optional). Bring a vegetarian dish to pass, work gloves and a rake if yon rie McBride, Executive Director of LIFE: Cali- able for five or more manuals. like, and stories to tell and let's get acquainted. Call (608) 838-3094 for location and directions. fornia's Lesbian, Gay and AIDS Lobby. Send check or money order to: NGLTF Policy "Having successfully engineered legislation Institute, 2320 17" St. NW, Washington, D.C. Panel to Discuss Being Married and Gay prohibiting recognition of marriages for same- 20009, or call (202) 332-6483. Green Bay, WI—"Married and Gay" will be the subject of a panel discussion of men and gender couples in Utah, they are actively tar- The Coalition includes: the ACLU; Log Cabin women who are coping with those duel identities at the October 16' general membership meeting geting other states. Unless we mobilize nation- Republicans, the Human Rights Fund, the Na- of Positive Voice. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Brown County ally, we are at risk of losing the freedom to tional Gay and Lesbian Task Force; the National Central Library in downtown Green Bay. marry in many states before it is even won," Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum; McBride said. PFLAG; the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, and Gay Men's Discussion Group Civil vs. Religious Marriage many others. Milwaukee—The Gay Men's Discussion Group will focus on the relationship between fathers "We need to make it clear," said Donald and sons for its October topic. Several fathers will join us to talk about their reactions to their sons coming out to them. The discussion is scheduled for Sunday, October 22" from 6:00 to 8:00 CLASSIFIEDS Deadlines p.m. at the Counseling Center of Milwaukee, 2038 N. Bartlett Avenue. Preregistration is not re- quired and the cost is a $3 donation. For more information, call Bill Hanel at (414) 271-2565. Deadlines for all copy except late breaking news, is the Friday before publi- University of Wisconsin-Parkside Acconiodations cation at 5:00 p.m. Kenosha, WI—The University of Wisconin-Parkside's Gay and Lesbian Organization is plan- The copy deadline for the next issue ning a dance to be held Friday, October 20" to celebrate National Coming Out Day and all those (October 26) is Friday, October 20, at who have just recently come out. The dance, featuring popular club music will be held in the BE YOURSELF INN—TWIN CITIES 5:00. 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The very existence of Gunder- CITY STATE — ZIP CODE professor who helped write one of the briefs ar- son, the Log Cabin Republicans and their allies PLEASE CHECK THE ISSUE[S] IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR AD TO APPEAR. guing against the measure, is reported to have is forcing the GOP to break out of its stereotype Oct. 26; Nov. 9; Nov. 20; Dec. 7; Jan. 4; Jan. 18; Feb. 1 said, "This is a court that has not seemed very as well. interested in protecting minority rights of any October 12, 1995—October 25, 1995--WISCONSIN LIGHT--16 Candace Gingrich Advises Lesbians and Gays to Live Honestly by Coming Out By Terry Boughner WL: What do you think are some of the The Washington Post called her "The most important issues Lesbians and Gays Speaker's Outspoken Little Sister"—and so she face? is. She is Candace Gingrich, on the staff of the CG: Getting Ryan White re-authorized is very Human Rights Fund (HRF) and currently on a important. The other two things are getting fed- national tour, sponsored by the HRF, of 51 cit- eral protection in the workplace (ENDA). Both ies. One of those cities was Milwaukee where Senator Kohl and Senator Feingold are co- a she spoke at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, sponsors of ENDA. And Senator Kohl has October 4, at a Town Hall Meeting sponsored by very good record on our issues. the Human Rights League for Lesbians and Gays The third thing is fighting anti-Gay legislation (HRL). in Congress. We've been pretty successful, but The morning before her speech, Ms. Gingrich it seems like every week something more comes visited the office of Wisconsin Light for an in- along, like the Sheldon hearings. That's been terview. postponed again, this time indefinitely. * * * WL: What do you hear in Washington on Wisconsin Light: Why do you think it's im- the Supreme Court and Colorado 2? portant for people to "come out?" Why did CG: Nobody wants to make a call at all. The you come out? only prediction anyone cares to make is that it Candace Gingrich: Which time? There are a will be close. couple of different levels of importance. The WL: What do you like best about touring most important is there comes a time when we the country? must be true to ourselves; to realize and ac- CG: Meeting all the people. The enthusiasm knowledge that I am important and that living out there for what I'm doing is really great, both my life freely and honestly and openly is in my from the Gay and non-Gay community. I'm glad best interest and if the people in my life can't I'm able to talk to these people, to go to the mainstream media and tell people that we're still Joe St. Clair who bartends at Mama Roux bar in Milwaukee, accepted an award along with Jim Roddell, co- accept that or deal with that, that's their loss. discriminated against. owner of the bar at a special party on October 1. The event honored the bars and their teams who walked in Beyond that, I've been learning how important generation has made it easier for my AIDS Walk Wisconsin. Mama Roux raised the second highest dollar amount of all participating bar teams, it is for us to come out so that people can learn Your while having the most walkers at 118. The Just Us bar team raised the most money. the truths about Gays and Lesbians. For a long time, we've been invisible. When you're not out there living your life openly and honestly, the `Why Did He Use Me?' Straight Spouses Ask only information people get the sensationalized Johnson stereotypes that the press wants you to see. of Newly Out Gay Partners So when we come out to people, we actually Jerry help educate them and help them understand the Greenville, SC--One Christmas Eve, Deir- apy, he admitted to himself and to Deirdre that discrimination that we still face. So, not only do dre's children were scouring the house for mit- he was Gay. He now lives with a male compan- you empower yourself, but you gain allies. tens and woolen caps before running outside to ion and says he is finally happy with himself and WL: One of those allies might be your check on Santa's progress. his life. brother? Trying to help, Deirdre tugged a cardboard Deirdre, meanwhile, is shaken to the core. CG: Not so far. box from a shelf high in her bedroom closet. She An attractive professional in her early 40s, WL: What part are you going to play in the peered inside--and saw the end of her 18-year Deirdre continued to function on the outside. But election of 1996? marriage. inside, she felt foolish, sexually unattractive, CG: I don't know. I'm going to be working There in the box was a stack of books, all with distrustful of men; in a word, she said, she felt for the Human Rights Fund, but in what capac- Gay themes She was disbelieving and confused. like a ' 'freak." ity, I don't know. but deep inside things began to fall dizzyingly She wasn't. And Carole Lender, for one, One of the biggest things HRF is working on into place: The time early in her marriage when knew it. is giving Mr. Helms his pink slip, so I might be he would disappear on Saturday nights (he said Mrs. Lender is a co-founder of Greenville's involved in that. he was "out with the boys); his low sex drive PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Les- WL: It's been reported that you don't have throughout the marriage; his expression of a bians and Gays). In her three years of pulling much communication with your brother general unhappiness and discontent over the last the organization together, she has seen the hu- (House Speaker, Newt Gingrich). Is that still few years. man fallout. true? 'At the time, I didn't know what he was get- "The majority of Gay and Lesbian people that CG: Yes, but that's the way it's always been. ting at," Deirdre recalled. 'I had never sus- I've met have fought so hard: They don't want WL: How does your mother treat the fact pected anything. But as I looked back, there to be Gay," she said. "They don't want to lose that you are a Lesbian? were pieces of the puzzle that began to come the respect and the love of their family mem- CG: She's curious. About a month ago she together." bers. They don't want to lose their churches and asked me what Newt really does say about Gays Candace Gingrich She did, however, think they had a warm and everything else. and Lesbians and I got a chance to tell her. She generation and, hopefully, we'll make it easier loving marriage. "And, so they figure, 'Well, if I get married, didn't say anything one way or the other. She for the next generation. Once she confronted him with her Christmas maybe it'll kick in,' and they do, and children did tell a reporter,that she thought if Newt and I Editor's Note: That evening, Ms. Gingrich Eve discovery, he agreed to try and patch things come out of it. And then they can't do it any- sat down together, we'd be able to work things spoke to approximately 150 people in Centennial together and to go into counseling. more, and all these innocent people get hurt." out. But really, the family doesn't take sides. Hall. Afterward, most seemed to stay for the But it didn't work. Just months into joint ther- It's those " innocent people," the bewildered They've been pretty supportive. reception, talking with her. Everyone who spoke straight spouses of Lesbians and gay men who WL: Will there come a time when you and with this reporter, praised her highly, saying it Lesbian Book-Banning are the target of Family Secrets, a new support your bother will work things out? was good to hear someone talk about coming out group in Greenville facilitated by Fran Pate, a CG: The thing is he's known for 9 years that so forcefully and so well. Trial Ends as Right licensed professional counselor. I'm a Lesbian and that hasn't changed his poli- HRL is to be thanked for sponsoring the In many cases, the marriage that's ending is cies. That hasn't changed his voting record. That meeting and doing the advance work for the one of long standing, one that included true af- hasn't changed the anti-Gay things that he says. visit, which was considerable. Wing Screams 'Foul' fection and friendship between the partners. And I'm just one person and I don't have the Kansas City, KS--A federal judge is expected "The 20- to 25-year mark," said facilitator power and resources of some of his supporters. Oh, the world. . . to decide within a month whether a school dis- Pate, "seems to be a real watershed for men Taking that into consideration, he will continue They say free at last, trict's ban on a novel about Lesbians violates who can't hide it anymore." to appease them. But there's a triangle. students' free speech rights. In many ways, the issues provoked in a Gay- WL: Do you think his anti-Gay stand is Me, my partner and the world, U.S. District Judge Thomas Van Bebber heard straight marriage crisis are the same as when more political or is it really something he be- Say choose who ever You want, the final witnesses Wednesday, October 4, in the one marital partner has a heterosexual affair. lieves? Yet they shun me. case brought by several students, their parents The wronged partner feels the same CG: It's my hope that it's a political stance. I brother's homopho- and a biology teacher against the Olathe School "devastation and the low self-esteem," allows don't want to think that my There are many unwritten rules in society, District. Molly, 30, a Greenvillian who ended her three- bic. I know that he's supportive and friends with From race to religion will one be the last? At issue is the removal of the novel Annie on year marriage after learning that her husband Steve Gunderson and his partner. For I have chosen of my own rules, My Mind from the Olathe South High School was going to the Gay bars. But one of my favorite saying about politics is The only difference is, we're the same that brung library after it was donated in 1993 by a Gay- "But the thing that they don't feel that I feel," that "You've gotta dance with them sex. advocacy group. A copy had already been in the she said, " is that they are Gay. You question yu." I look for the day when, power of the Right Wing library for years. your own sexual identity. You ask yourself, You can't deny the We the Gay can say equal at last. Richard Marriott, a Right Wing Christian, one 'Why would I attract a person like this? Why on the Republican Party and the pressure they put on a lot of politicians. By Martin 4 of four school board members who voted for the did he choose me? Why did he use me?"' ban, testified Wednesday he was "offended by Molly's discovery made her skittish around the nature of the book." men, suspicious that if she'd been fooled once, it Marriott testified that he found the novel to be could happen again. predictable and that it "glorified the homosex- Of course, while any extramarital affair carries ual lifestyle." the risk of HIV/AIDS these days, the odds in- The critically acclaimed book, about two girls crease with homosexual encounters. Molly was who fall in love with each other, was written in so paralyzed by fear the she waited nine months the late 1970s by Massachusetts writer Nancy before undergoing tests--which turned out nega- Garden. She testified earlier in the trial, which tive. began September 20. The issue of how to tell children also becomes School board president Bob Drummond, a more complicated. Deirdre told her adolescent psychologist, testified last month he considered children only after they had sneaked a look at homosexuality a mental disorder similar to her diary. Her daughter, now in her early teens, schizophrenia or depression. is having trouble accepting it. Olathe school superintendent Ron Wimmer, Molly hasn't yet told her 6-year-old son, and who made the initial decision to pull Annie, tes- won't until he asks. tified Wednesday that he did not object to the Emily, a senior citizen who remained in her novel's content but was merely dealing with a marriage after her husband told her he was Gay touchy community issue. decades ago, told her grown children only years Wimmer said he received hundreds of letters later. HALLOWE'EN PA r