September 3, 1998 • Vol. XV, Issue XVIII • $2.95 Outside of Wisconsin

IN Step • LesBiCay Wisconsin's Community Newspaper • Founded in 1984 September 3, 1998 • Vol. XV, Issue XVIII • $2.95 outside of Wisconsin

SECTION ONE: NEWS: PrideFest Breaks Attendance Record INTERVIEW: U.S. SENATOR RUSSELL FEINCOLD PLUS:Pridefest Photo Essay • The latest Dish • Quips & Quotes • And Much More!

SECTION Q: Fall Arts Preview Q•INTERVIEW: Mishicot Sophisticate 1 The (lassies • Ethan Green • Film Reviews: 51, & Dance with Me • Eat Out • Keepin' IN Step with lamie • The Guide 'At PM NEWS Wisconsin Arts Board Sunny PrideFest Shatters Attendance Record Nixes 'Gay' Presentation by William Attewell 7,676 person broke the sin- big laughs when he quiped, is seriously considering a by Christopher Ott of the IN S►ep Staff gle day attendance record "Did you see that plane... permanent move to August of the IN Step Staff for PrideFest as well. wasn't that great? They for- and that Milwaukee — Happy Summerfest man- Friday night's attendence got the S, It said Homosexu- Madison — Will Fellows author of Farm crowds totalling almost agement has contacted topped 1,500 with The Pos- alty is IN!" Boys: Lives of Gay Men from the Rural Midwest, 15,000 persons enjoyed PrideFest about such a move. sum Queen competition To many published by the University of Wisconsin Press in three days of near festival goers, "At this point it is pre- flawless raising over 1996—had been invited to give a presentation $20,000 to ben- Sunday's "Sin Plane" was a mature to indicate if it will efit AIDS called "Growing Up Gay on the Farm" for the PrklelFest -related charities. welcome alternative to the be in August in June," Pride- verbal harrassment 1998 Wisconsin Folklife Festival held in Madison attendance Sin Plane: members Fest's Klein told IN Step. from Aug. 20-23. But the Arts Board informed The Sequel of the right-wing WCU gave Sources told IN Step that Fellows on Aug. 17 that his talk had been changed 1996 -1998 festival goers on Saturday PrideFest expects to have an Just as they had done in outside the PrideFest main announcement by the end to a panel discussion with a title that left out the July over Madison's pride word "gay." 1996 gates. Although some com- of Septmeber or October rally, an airplane leased by plaints were made to Pride- about dates for 1998 "I declined to participate as a result of the Wisconsin Christians Unit- change in plans," Fellows told IN Step. Fest organizers, police made A final financial stated (WCU) buzzed PrideFest no Fellows stated that he had been pleased—and a arrests during the three ment for this year's festival 9,628 just prior to the kick-off of day festival. will not be completed for at little surprised—to be invited to speak at the Folklife the Wisconsin Pride Parade Festival in the first place, but that the last-minute On Sunday, The Wis- least three months. 1997 on Sunday afternoon. consin Pride Parade set a change of format came as a rude disappointment. "It "Homosexuality is Sin" was clear that they were trying to dilute and neutral- record of over 50 entries. Pridefest Photo Essay on page read the banner trailing the 14-15 of IN Step's first section. ize the whole `g' word," says Fellows. plane. After the parade at PrideFest 1999 In a letter to the Arts Board, Fellows wrote that 12,644 the Ben Johnson Stage, August or June? the proposed change represented "homophobic Pride Parade Grand Mar- Sources inside PrideFest censorship." He wrote that his talk would have 1998 shall John McGivern drew told IN Step that the festival concentrated on how ethnicity "contributed to the shaping of family and community identities, as well as gender roles" on Wisconsin farms. The gay connection was that "outsider" status helps gay 14,144 people develop a "keen insight" into the families and communities in which they grow up. Fellows weather and an expanded said that his talk would have highlighted these per- range of entertainment, spectives, not gay sexuality itself. In his letter he activities and people watch- asked, "Did those who axed my topic think I was ing propelling this year's +lb going to talk about sexual activity?" PrideFest to a record atten- "My presentation was exactly on the mark for dance mark. what the festival was about," Fellows said. "Espe- "We are ecstatic with the Ci, cially in Wisconsin, this is a troubling piece of evi- results," PrideFest Treasurer gatl}ottt 1Sc011S111 dence of the ongoing struggle that we face." Christine Klein told IN Step. Arts Board executive director George "Our attendance this year Tzougros told IN Step, "We didn't want Mr. Fel- reflects a 21% increase over lows not to speak." He said the change was made last year's figures." because no one else at the festival was speaking Klein stated that the about sexuali- final attendance mark was ty, and that the 14,744. Saturday's mark of A contingent from Gay Youth Milwaukee Marches in the Pride Parade. talk's title suggested a sexuality emphasis. "It didn't fit the program.... with Senator Russell Feingold This was a fes- Q&A U.S. tival about the traditional and ethnic arts," Gay and Lesbian Voters a Focus as the Fall Election Heats Up Tzougros said. The Arts Board canceled Interview by William Attewell WA: Many people in Wisconsin may be unaware the panel after of the IN Step Staff of how favorable your voting record has been on Fe l l ows Since his election to the US Senate in 1992, Wisconsin gay, lesbian and AIDS-related issues... declined to Democrat Russ Feingold has maintained an excellent voting RF: Tell `em! Will Fellows participate. record on issues important to the Wisconsin's lesbigay com- WA: Why do you think that is? Why do you think Tzougros said the decision on the original title munity. Now, Feingold is engaged in a tough re-election bat- that message doesn't get through? for Fellows' talk had been made without his tle with- Republican challenger Congressman Mark New- RF: This is one of the realities of being a U.S. Senator. You're knowledge and that he only noticed it just before man. At this year's PrideFest, I had the opportunity to speak only up for election once every six years, you're out in Wash- the festival program was scheduled to go to print. with Feingold about issues important to the community. ington, and there's a tendency to cover what the Governor He said there wasn't time to consult with Fellows and the Legislature does. Often, some of the things you do about a change. "I had to read [the introduction William Attewell: I talked with a number of indi- that are fairly significant, don't get much press. It takes effort to Fellows' book] after I made the decision to viduals from our community prior this interview, and word-of-mouth to get [this information] out. I do take remove the title from the program," Tzougros enormous pride in the fact that I stood up to the attempts to and not a single person had anything bad to say said. He added that when he read the introduc- discriminate against the gay community and to punish the tion he understood that Fellows would have about you... gay community such as the Defense of Marriage Act focused on ethnicity. bur that the talk's title Senator Russ Feingold: Well, you don't need to find some- (DOMA). "would not have led you to believe that that was thing bad... I helped take the lead in it with Senator Kennedy to try what he was going to talk about." WA: Your votes in the Senate have been consis- to have the federal government mirror Wisconsin's ban on Tzougros said it wouldn't have been any easier tantly supportive of the gay and lesbian commu- employment discrimination in this area. I'm also proud of— the wording of the title than to to try to change nity. What is your contact with the gay communi- and [this] got even less attention ... that I was a leading force change the format of the panel. He added that funding. There was a sig- ty? Do you simply vote your conscience, or do you in changing the formula for AIDS Fellows' book continued to be sold at the festival nificant, understandable bias in favor of cities like San Fran- talk to gays and lesbians in the community to get even though the panel had been canceled. cisco and New York. I was a leader in getting that formula to Fellows called the change of format "aggravat- their input? change so that Wisconsin could get its fair share because we ing" and "myopic," but Tzougros emphasized that RF: Both. Absolutely! Clearly my conscience tells me that have concerns with AIDS in this state as well. So, it's both on he had not intended to offend Fellows. "This was there's just no place in our society for discrimination against the rights issues, but also on the practical issue of funding for not in any way an easy decision to make," gays and lesbians. All we do is loose if we don't welcome gays programs like AIDS-I think I've done one heck-of-a job and Tzougros said. and lesbians as a part of our public life and benefit from their I want to do [it for] six more years. skills like anyone else. That's what my conscience and my that AIDS funding formula is beliefs tell me, but also I know many people in this state who WA: A review of are either gay or lesbian and are leaders, intellectually, in coming up again next year. Will you continue your OUT Front: terms of politics and so on, so to me it's just one of the support for equality in AIDS funding? IN Step Cover Photo by Jorge Cabal vibrant parts of Wisconsin's life.

L2A Septembe► 3—September 16, 1998 • IN Step many good citizens in our state. I think taken over—in this state in particular—by obviously unfortunate and I ously consid- very far right elements that are destroying - ered it an inappropriate remark. the good qualities of the party. WA: With so much talk about When I was growing up we had a Republican and a Democratic party and morality and the morality of they were both good. They were both homosexualtiy, I wonder how well-intentioned. They differed on certain you're dealing with President economic philosophies. That's where we Clinton's current situation? should be at. And it is harmful—even RF: I am concerned, first and foremost though I think it will hurt the Republi- about the President having apparently so cans more than the Democrats—it is blatently not told the truth to the Ameri- harmful to our system, including the can- can people when he spoke directly to the didate running against me, that they have camera. That's the part that bothers me turned away from fundamental Republi- most. I think the whole furor about moral- can principles and have turned to restrict- ity—and the President—is something that ing people's individual freedom. They'll most people are looking at from their own pay for it, they'll be sorry for it and ulti- point of view and their own morality mately they'll turn away from it. rather than as a governmental issue. WA: What can people that may be I have to look at these things as a pub- reading this article do to not let lic servant. What I look at is whether there will be any impeachment proceedings. If it that happen? ever comes that, my job as Senator is to act RF They've got to take "getting the vote as a juror and look at the facts and look at out" seriously. There really is nothing the evidence. To me that's very important. else—that's the end result. There are many No one is above the law. I don't know ways to get to that point: events, going whether there will be serious charges, but I door-to-door, working on campaigns. In do know what my job is in that case. I the end, members of the, gay and lesbian focus on that rather than trying to become community like all people in our state the moral arbiter for the nation. I do think need to realize that people may not come people should live moral lives, but I also out to vote unless they're urged to by think people should not be hypocritical friends and colleagues and relatives. That and condemn people for things they have has to be done very seriously for the next probably done themselves. I think there 65 to 67 days because the extremist ele- should be some balance. ments in this state will prevail if there's a low turn-out. WA: Many Republicans seem Fortunately, there are a number of focused gay, lesbian and moral people here who are so extreme that they'll issues; using it as a banner issue vote; you gotta give `ern credit for that. for the fall elections. Do you see Those in our society that have many dif- Russell Feingold. Photo by Jorge Cobol that as well? ferent things going on in their lives need RF: I will be very, very active in fighting would be most impressive if we would RF: I see it as an enormous mistake. It's a to include voting and getting other people for the proper funding for the Midwest receive 10 letters in one week about one disservice to one of the true great political out to vote as part of it, or their own lives and Wisconsin. I go to every county every particular issue. We get thousands, and parties in the country. The Republican and the quality of their lives will be sub- year and have a Town Meeting; so far, I've thousands of computer generated letters party was founded in Ripon, Wisconsin stantially diminished by those who want gone to thirty-two Town Meetings. I've from the right wing about black heli- with a spirit that basically was sound. I'm to take away their rights. had people come to me in some of the copters in the UN, or abortion or whatev- not a Republican, I never will be a Repub- smallest counties in the state and talk er, but you'd be amazed how few issues lican, but the spirit of the Republican about the need for the AIDS formula to there are that are connected to the rest of party did include individual liberty and be appropriate not just in terms of Mil- the community that generate letters. not having government interfere with that waukee or Madison, but also in some of I do something that guarantees that liberty. The Republican party is being the smallest places in Wisconsin. anybody who wants to talk to me on these WA: With so much violence and issues can talk to me and be heard. I go to abuse of other types in our every single one of Wisconsin's 72 counties every year and hold a Town Meeting. Futons • Dinettes • ilccenoties schools, many in our community I don't set the topic, I just get up there and are concerned with issues talk for two minutes and say, "You can surounding younger gays and les- each talk to me for up to five minutes on bians and questioning youth. whatever subject you want." What can you do establish a more Many groups, from credit unions to the accepting environment for ques- Forest Service, have used these listening ses- tioning youth in our schools? sions as a way to speak to me directly. I RF: I am always happy to play a public would recommend it as strongly to the gay Solid Wood Futon Frames role in fighting discrimination or violence and lesbian community as I would to any- against anyone, and that would include, body in this state. It's a great way to reach starting at $199 of course, gays and lesbians. It happens me, and it doesn't take that much organiza- that my daughter, Jessica, became tion either. You get five people and go to involved in issues having to do with vio- five counties and that's impressive lence against women in school this year. I WA: What are you doing to pro- Metal Futon Frames was glad to see my kid doin' something mote gay and lesbian issues—to like that. She asked me to come and help make Wisconsin a safer place for starting at $99 highlight a program for awareness about gays and lesbians to live? violence against women at the high RF: I would like this state to be known— school. I enjoy that sort of work, and I as it always has been—as a place of toler- believe as a public figure that it's absolute- ance. If you want to get away from people ly my responsibility to stand up and say who will harass you, if you want to get that that's wrong. away and be treated on your own merits, SPECIALIZING IN DINETTES On the other hand, I am a strong then Wisconsin, in my view, is still one of believer in the First Amendment and I do the best places in the country. I would say FOR SMALLDINING AREAS resist attempts to solve problems—even in that to anyone, including gays and les- this area—that involves restrictions on bians, and I think they would find that to freedom of speech. That would be my only be true. Wisconsin is a place that wel- caveat or concern in that area. As much as comes every one of every background. VN I abhor discrimination in any area, I do still believe in freedom of speech---even if WA: How you think you differ it's ugly—to solve the problem without from your opponent Congressman affecting our freedom of speech. Mark Newman gay rights issues. WA: I often hear people say that RF: Clearly, the Congressman has indicated that he doesn't even believe in they feel disonnected from our gov- Wiscon- sin's own law, which prohibits discrimina- Cream City ernment—distant Interior, from their repre- tion towards gays and lesbians in the work sentatives—they feel their con- place. I voted for that law—proudly— 1320 East Brady Street cerns don't really have a chance to when I was in the State Senate early on. get heard. Do you think that's the He stands directly contrary to Wisconsin's Milwaukee, WI 53202 case? Do you read your mail? What traditions of tolerance and fairness in the 414-272-7719 effect does it have when con- workplace. He also indicated to stituents contact you directly? the New York Times OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 10am to 10pm, Sun. 10am to 8pm that if he were elected God, he RF: You'd be amazed at how few people would make homosexuality illegal. That actually write us about issues on any sub- struck me as sort of speaking for itself. That's ject, let alone gay and lesbian issues. It strikes me as not a very tolerant remark for many, Free Delivery! • free ilnembl

IN Step • September 3 —September 16, 1998 symptoms disappear. In time, people feel perfectly well except for the side effects of AIDS Treatment their pills. This makes sticking with them Fails even Many Patients harder. "It was never so easy to be adherent as when I was on the brink of serious "We are winning many more battles illness," says Sean O'Brien Strub, 40, of than we won before, but we still haven't New York City. "I couldn't wait for my next won the war," says Dr. Michael Saag of the dose. As I felt better longer, the University of Alabama at Birmingham. treatment became more of an intrusion, and the His program averaged 10 to 15 deaths side effects were more bothersome." 11 a month among its 700 AIDS patients in Strub, who is publisher of 1995. Then came the cocktail. In 1996 Poz, a magazine for HIV-infected and 1997, there were just one to three people, went on a trip in June and forgot his deaths a month. But this year, the figures pills. So he decided to stop taking them are creeping up again, averaging five to for a couple of weeks, just to eight deaths a month. see what would happen. Within 10 days, he felt sick again. A For now, though, many like Willis blood test showed his virus level, continue to thrive despite stable or which had been even undetectable, rising viral levels. spiked to over a million. Back on therapy, it's now down "You still see wonderful, wonderful to 30,000. "I definitely made a things happening with this therapy," mistake," he says admits. Dr. Lori Fantry of the University of Mary- Some people are resistant to individual land. "People come into the clinic and components of the AIDS cocktail, often they think you're God. Their symptoms because they took them as single drugs melt away before your eyes. The people before the cocktail was created. Many are aren't failing yet. It's the numbers." long-infected treatment The numbers. pioneers, eager to try each new drug that comes along. Scientists estimate that for every unit For instance, Nick Houpis, 43, of of virus in a milliliter of blood, somewhere Boston, has taken 10 of the 11 approved in the body between 100,000 and AIDS medicines. The lowest his viral load 150,000 infected cells are making HIV. A ever dropped was 37,000. Now it's viral load of 1,000, like Willis', suggests 440,000, and this summer he had his first between 100 million and 150 million bout with an AIDS-related illness. virus-making cells. "There are an awful lot of us who are Over time, these viruses may elude by Daniel Q. Haney While he steadily got better on a com- just a little bit too late," he says. "I don't AIDS drugs by doing a sloppy job of Baltimore (AP) — The first time Dr. bination of the protease inhibitor Crixivan think they will come up with something reproducing themselves. No unit of HIV Joel Gallant laid eyes on Michael Willis, and two other drugs, the lowest his virus that will make miracle stories out of us." is exactly like its parent. With each copy it he was struck by how truly awful his new level ever fell is around 1,000 — far from Some appear to suffer because of makes, HIV introduces an average of one patient looked. "A skinny little emaciated the zero that defines success. physician incompetence, too. For error into creature" is what the doctor remembers. Most of his friends with HIV have its genetic code. Chances are, instance, doctors may err by adding a pro- everyone with HIV carries a virus with a Willis was in the full grip of AIDS, seen their virus vanish. The failure of tease inhibitor to two other medicines covered with eczema, partially paralyzed treatment to do the same for him is obvi- by a herpes infection of the spine, 140 ously disappointing. pounds and falling. Death within a year "Sometimes I cry about it," he admits. "There are an awful lot of us who are just a seemed almost certain. But mostly he focuses on his good fortune. That was 2 1/2 years ago. Now Willis, He enjoys the pleasure of playing and little bit too late. I don't think they will come at 37, exudes energy. He is toned and trim singing with his rock band, the Radiant and handsome enough to model two or Pig, enjoys feeling well, enjoys being alive. up with something that will make miracle three times a week at the Maryland Insti- "I just try to ignore it," says Willis. "I tute College of Art. wish somebody would tell me what is going stories out of us." As stunning as Willis' turnaround to happen, but I don't want to ask, either." seems, it is hardly unique. He is one of the But even if he asks, there are no random mutation that makes it capable of of Americans rescued from the clear answers. their patients are already taking, instead of thousands resisting whatever drug comes along. cocktail, the No one knows for sure what will hap- starting them on three fresh drugs. This edge of death by the AIDS When patients start treatment, doctors combination of pills that changed a uni- pen to those whose virus stays stubbornly greatly increases the risk of rampant resis- visible despite all-out treatment. From the give them three drugs — typically a protease tance. AIDS care has become so compli- formly lethal disease into a treatable one. inhibitor and two older medicines — that However, Willis' story is commonplace start of the epidemic, the amount of virus cated, many believe, that it now should be they have never taken before. The idea is to for another reason as well. Despite his look has been the surest barometer of the dis- done only by specialists who know how to hit the virus hard, knocking its production health, he clearly has not escaped HIV. ease's course. The higher the level, the avoid such potentially fatal mistakes. of so low that lurking resistant versions never language of medi- faster it kills. Experts believe that if there's Once someone fails AIDS treatment, In the brutally precise have a chance to be made in quantity. treatment failure. enough HIV to measure, it's probably the next step is what doctors call salvage cine, Willis is a When treatment pushes the virus Estimates vary, but perhaps 30 percent continuing to damage the immune sys- therapy — the art of crafting a second tem, even if more slowly than before. below detectable levels and keeps it there, attempt to knock down the virus. They to 60 percent of all people taking the doctors feel fairly certain that patients will AIDS cocktails are considered treatment "Right now, we are seeing people like may prescribe five or six drugs at once. Michael who are having less than satisfac- stay healthy for several years. If treatment "You end up with a kitchen sink failures, because HIV can still be found on fails, it's because swarms of drug-resistant standard tests that are sensitive enough to tory virological responses. Yet clinically he approach," says Dr. Kenneth Mayer of as he viruses have been produced. spot as few as 20 copies of the virus in a is doing wonderfully and is as healthy Brown University. "You try to pull has been in years," says Gallant, an AIDS Doctors list three main reasons for together every possible combination to milliliter of blood. Either their viral levels treatment failure: Patients neglect to take never got that low or they rebounded after expert at Johns Hopkins University. "We keep the virus in check." don't know how long that will last. But our their medicines on schedule; they already Willis is an extreme example of this. a promising start. have lots of resistant virus because of earli- When Willis first learned of his dis- assessment is that without complete viral Gallant has him on seven anti-AIDS suppression, it won't last forever." er exposure to medicines, or their doctors ease, 600,000 bits of virus circulated in drugs, plus an assortment of others to these people treated them inadequately. every milliliter of his blood. At the time, The doctors wonder: Will ward off AIDS-related infections. downhill in two years? Five? Failure to take medicines consistently is he had been sick for a year, often so start to go Once a week, Willis hauls out an longer? They worry that the probably No. 1. Missing just a few doses exhausted he could not get out of bed. He Ten or even orange crate of big white pill bottles and AIDS deaths of the allows resistant viruses to grow explosively. felt oddly relieved to learn the cause, even dramatic decline in counts out his week's dosage: Norvir, years is a honeymoon, a lull Once that happens, there is no guarantee though it turned out to be HIV. past two sequinavir, 3TC, hydroxyurea, ddl, aba- before the epidemic reawakens. that switching drugs will do any good, since cavir, adefivir, Sustiva, Bactrim, acyclovir the virus may be immune to them, too. and Zithromax, plus a shot of testosterone. However, staying on treatment isn't He starts each day with two packets of easy. It often means taking 15 or 20 pills a ddI dissolved in a glass of water. Then he day on a precise schedule. Some must go takes a fistful of pills with breakfast, PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT down on an empty stomach, some on a another handful with dinner, and a couple full one. They must be taken at just the more at bedtime, 35 in all. For a research study focusing on the institutional climate for right time around the clock. "I've just made it part of my life," gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people in Wisconsin's Adult Technical College sys- Many trigger nasty side effects, such as Willis says. "I don't really have any insomnia, stomach tem. The purpose of this research is an assessment of the institutional climate; all data diarrhea, headaches, options. If I'm dead, I know that my numbness in the fingers and toes will be kept confidential and will be reported anonymously. To participate write to: pains, options are limited." and an odd-looking rearrangement of Pulse Communications Croup body fat that leaves people with potbellies and wasted arms. P.O. Box 375 • Sullivan, WI 53178-9755 As the medicines do their job, HIV

Lei September 3 —September 16, 1998 • IN Step • . . an antidote to bigotry." To date, researchers looking for a genetic expla- No Gay Babies nation for homosexuality say they have found sim- ilarities in gay twins and other siblings. A 1993 NEWS WIRE study, for example found that gay brothers tended Illinois Lawyer Says Parents to share the same region of the X-chromosome, called Xq28, suggesting that there may be a gene in Should Have Right To Choose that region that affects sexual orientation. Lawsuit Challenges Some look at the findings as proof that homo- Child's Sexual Orientation sexuality has a biological link. Others continue to Philly Partners Law insist that homosexuality is a learned behavior. PHILADELPHIA — A group of 10 Philadelphians Chicago (AP) — A Chicago lawyer who's pub- "People who like gay people tend to believe have filed a lawsuit, backed by the conservative anti-gay lished articles about the legal and ethical issues of sex- more in genetic implications than people who city's domestic part- ual orientation research says that if a so-called "gay Urban Family Council, challenging the gene" is ever isolated, parents should have the right to ner ordinance. abort a gay fetus or manipulate its genetic makeup. "It's just pure evil. It stems The suit charges that the city council overstepped its "I'm pro-gay but also pro-freedom," said Aaron legal authority in passing the partners measure in May and Greenberg, who is set to present his argument from the whole notion effectively "redefined marriage" which the group says only Thursday at the 16th annual Gay and Lesbian the state legislature has the legal right to do. Medical Association Symposium held in Chicago that being gay or lesbian is Supporters of the partners ordinance said the suit was last week. not quite worthy of a par- groundless because domestic partnership is far from same- "All things being equal, I think a kid who is het- sex marriage. The city also said it would fight the lawsuit not for any erosexual would have an easier life, because, among other things, the plaintiffs had not shown good reason, but because people irrationally dis- ent's love." been harmed either personally or finan- criminate (against homosexuals)," Greenberg said, any way they had giving what he speculated would be the biggest rea- don't," said Bailey, an expert on issues of gender cially by the measure. son parents would want a straight child. and sexual orientation. He said such parents who make such a decision Either way, there remains no way to isolate a Poll: Hawaii Voters Against also would probably relate better to a heterosexual gay gene or genetically engineer a fetus. Same-Sex Marriage child and would probably feel they would have a "At the present time, we have zero genetic ther- better chance of eventually becoming grandparents. apies for any genetic disorder or trait of any kind," HONOLULU — An NBC/Honolulu Star-Bulletin poll Greenberg's view — particularly presented to a Murphy said. "Not only are we not there yet, it indicates Hawaii voters are opposed to legalizing same-sex room full of mostly gay and lesbian medical profes- eclipses other important health issues for gay men marriages in the state by a whopping 2.5-to-1 margin. sionals — is likely to be controversial. and lesbians." The poll, just three months before voters will consider a "It's just pure evil," said David Smith, everything from dealing with Such issues — proposed constitutional amendment that would empower the spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign, a homophobia-related stress to the latest develop- prohibit same-sex marriages in Hawaii, Washington-based gay political group. "It stems ments in treating patients with the AIDS virus — state legislature to from the whole notion that being gay or lesbian is also were discussed at the GLMA conference. found that 63 percent of the state's voters oppose gay and not quite worthy of a parent's love." In the meantime, Greenberg said he hopes his lesbian marriages while only 24 percent support them. Some Others say Greenberg has a point. views will be greeted with open minds. 13 percent said they were undecided or didn't know. "I think it'd be a terrible thing if you ended up "I hope they would think real hard about The poll reflects a 7 percentage point drop in the num- foisting gay and lesbian kids on parents who you telling people they can't do things in their private ber of people who oppose same-sex marriages in the past know don't want them," said Timothy Murphy, a lives," he said. "I would think that argument would year, it still underscores the enormous opposition gay and medical humanities professor at the University of really resonate in the homosexual community." lesbian unions face among state voters. Illinois College of Medicine and the organizer of the GLMA panel. Study Indicates Pervasiveness Greenberg, a corporate lawyer who has published with Northwestern University researcher UW Madison Will of Anti-Gay Attacks Michael Bailey, said he understands that — even if one has no problem with abortion or genetic.engi- SAN FRANCISCO — A study presented at the annual neering — his ideas make can make people "very Appeal Fee Ruling convention of the American Psychological Association and emotional." Madison — The regents of the University of headed by psychologist Karen Franklin of the University of "I don't want to upset anyone," Greenberg said. Wisconsin have voted the school will appeal a fed- Washington surveyed nearly 500 community college stu- "But I don't think, with certain conditions, that eral appeals court ruling earlier in August that said dents in the San Francisco area and found that a full 10 per- there's anything morally objectionable with choos- the University of Wisconsin at Madison's student cent of all the students admitted making physical attacks or ing a child's sexual orientation." fees policy is unconstitutional. threats against people they believed to be homosexual. Even if hatred is the motive, he said there's no The ruling, by a three-judge panel of the 7th Young males at the schools were even more likely to be harm in a homophobe choosing not to have a gay U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, came after three involved in some kind of anti-gay attack, the survey found, child. Officials at the Gay and Lesbian Medical conservative Christian students objected to part of Association, which will meet in Chicago through with 18 percent of the young men admitting they have phys- their student fees being given by the university to ically attacked or threatened someone they believed was Saturday, say it's important to discuss the issue, no the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Campus Center, and gay. And 24 percent of all the students and an additional 32 matter how controversial. other campus groups they objected to. The court "Sure it's going to upset people. But I think it agreed with the students that the university's stu- percent of the males said they had verbally harassed some- forces us to come to terms with the fact that people dent fee policy violated their First Amendment one because of their sexual orientation. hate us and there's no magic bullet to make it go rights to freedom of belief. In her study, Franklin also reported that "almost half away," said Ben Schatz, executive director of the The regents voted to appeal the decision to the the assailants reported a likelihood to assault again in sim- San Francisco-based GLMA. "I think this under- full 7th Circuit Court, but Toby Marcovich, one of ilar circumstances. That is, they either lacked remorse or scores that we can't look to science or technology as the trustees, said the vote was not unanimous. did not see anything wrong with their behavior." She called attacks against homosexuals "the most socially acceptable" of all hate crimes committed by young adults. In her study, Franklin also emphasized that most, of Chicago's Place For Leather these anti-gay assailants "do not fit the stereotype of the hate-filled extremist. Rather they are average young people. Western And the reason they don't see anything wrong [with their attacks] is simple - no one is telling them that it is wrong." 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Olympia Resort and Spa in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. why GCCA was started—as a simple way to say "Thank The conference will provide participants with an You" to the silent achievers in our community. AIDS Walk Bar insightful journey into the experience and issues facing The GCCA Board of Directors is currently planning gay, lesbian and bisexual students and staff in institutions a February kickoff for the 1999 GCCA Award. For addi- of higher learning. The keynote speaker on September 24 tional information, contact GCCA Board members Leon Competition Heating Up is Donna Redwing; the national field director of the or Mike at (920) 437-5699. Milwaukee — Gay and lesbian bars throughout Wis- Human Rights Campaign. The Luncheon Theater on consin are competing to raise the most money to win the September 25 is "A Real Read," an African-American Les- new AIDS Walk Wisconsin traveling trophy and show how BiGay performance ensemble of writers and performers Central Wisconsin much they care about people affected by HIV and AIDS. who [present] original works of poetry and prose. Individuals registered on a gay or lesbian team are also The cost, which includes registration, breakfast, lunch working to bring in the most money on the day of the and breaks, is $75 for two days, or $50 for students. For Rainbow Alliance AIDS Walk to win the bar competition individual grand further information or to register, please call Deborah prize of two round trip tickets on American Airlines to Wallendal at (414) 691-5346. You may also e-mail her at: anywhere in the 48 contiguous states. [email protected]. Celebrates Anniversary Last year's competition among 12 teams raised over Stevens Point, WI — One year ago, a group of gay $10,000 for the AIDS Walk. The traveling trophy is a men and women in the Central Wisconsin area got new feature of the bar competition this year, and will be Paul "Cricket" Jacob together to create an organization for gay, lesbian, bisex- engraved and awarded to the top fundraising bar, and will ual and transgendered persons in central Wisconsin. Now travel to future bar winners. Incorporated, the Central Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance, Currently, 16 bar teams from throughout Wisconsin Wins 1998 Gay Communi- Inc. (RACW) recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. are registered for the Walk. As of the end of August, lead- It has been a successful and busy year for the organi- ing in team registration is Team Eagle with 23 members, zation and interested members have had the opportuni- followed by Mama Roux with 16 members. But remem- ty Choice Award ties to socialize in a member's home or a community park. ber, bar registration numbers are changing daily, and who Monthly meetings are non-alcoholic, and are accompa- knows which bar will take the lead next week. Green Bay, WI — Paul "Cricket" Jacob has been nied by a potluck dinner. The monthly meetings draw, on Last year, Just Us was the top fundraising bar. How- named the winner of the 1998 Gay Community Choice average, 40 members from Marathon, Lincoln, Portage, ever, with the recent closure of that award winning estab- Award (GCCA) for his years of HIV/AIDS charitable ser- Wood, Clark and Adam's Counties. lishment, any other bar could very soon take the lead. vice. The award was presented in Green Bay during the The July 18 outing was highlighted by their very own Now is the time to sign up and become a member of i. Guernsey Gala at Za's on Saturday, August 8, 1998. Miss Cheri, Miss Danette and Ms. Juuuuulia. Three your favorite bar's Walk team to help them win the fourth The ceremony included brief comments by a GCCA judges in black bow ties, named Ms. Juuuuulia as the top annual bar competition. Board member, followed by the presentation of the prize winner for her outfit which consisted of a white For Walk information or to be added to a team roster, GCCA trophy, a certificate of appreciation, and flowers sleeveless mid-length dress adorned with white string all please call 800-348-WALK or visit us online at by GCCA founder Mike P. "Cricket" expressed his appre- the way around her rather large but proportionate waist. www. a rcw. org. ciation to the board and to the community for its support Standing six-foot two inches tall, she displayed a full neck and recognition. of pearls with a matching broach and earrings. The GCCA is an annual award presented to an indi- Her hair was frosted with a mix of blonde and LGBT Higher Education vidual who has mad a significant contribution to the brunette, and she wore black spiked heels and a nicely filled community in terms of time and talent. This contribu- out pair of fishnet stockings. She descended the outside tion may be one significant act or the accumulation of balcony of the host's home, which was lit with miniature many daily acts of self-sacrifice and charity. The GCCA white lights, to Tina Turner's "Private Dancer." The judges Conference Scheduled recognizes and expresses appreciation for what this person say that the part of her presentation that topped all was her Pewaukee, WI — Waukesha County Technical Col- has done and/or continues to do for the gay community. cigarette held in an authentic Japanese cigarette holder. lege and Madison Area Technical College are sponsoring Often, a nominee is an unsung hero. Often, if not for RACW has taken several fun-filled trips. In Novem- a conference entitled "Opening Doors to Understanding: the nomination itself, an individual deserving of a GCCA ber of 1997, members took a holiday shopping trip to the Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Issues in Higher Education" on award might go unnoticed. These individuals are most Mall of America at Bloomington, Minnesota. In May of Thursday, September 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on often concerned more about the good of the community 1998, many members enjoyed a spiritual retreat to Friday, September 25 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at than any award or other form of self-promotion. That is Northern Wisconsin. In August the group enjoyed a

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September 3 —September 16, 1998 • IN Step . . . . . I 1 1 • • ...... weekend getaway to Chicago, and Sep- home or apartment. The new legislative tember will allow members to participate initiative asks counties to set maximum in the AIDS Walk in Milwaukee. A non- limits annually on the amount of dollars denominational spirituality discussion they will spend for care in Community group meets weekly in the Marshfield Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs). In area and a "Parents With Children" dis- addition, counties are mandated to cussion group will be starting soon in the administer an assessment to all persons Stevens Point area. prior to their admission to such facilities. John O'Keefe, the organization's cur- The new stature exempts Adult Fam- rent president, credits the success of the ily Homes, certified Residential Care Rainbow Alliance to the hard work of Apartment Complexes, and CBRFs many people. "We have actively sought which consist of independent apartments to involve as many individuals as possible from the cap as well as the pre-admission right from the beginning. We knew we screening process. Services to persons could not survive as a one- or two-person with Alzheimer's Disease which are pro- show. Narrowing the list of 58 possible vided in a CBRF with a specific Demen- tasks to eight back in January has allowed tia Care Program are also exempt from the Alliance to focus on becoming orga- the new requirements. nizationally strong." According to Stephanie Sue Stein, Directed by a nine-member elected Director of the Milwaukee County Steering Committee, the group raises Department on Aging (MCDoA), funds by asking for donations at a "elderly consumers need to make monthly potluck. For more information informed decisions about their place of contact RACW at PO Box 390, Stevens residence. All too often these decisions The staff and publishers of Point, WI 54481-0323. RACW can be are made without knowledge of the full reached by telephone at (715) 592-6245, range of options available to older adults IN Step acknowledge and voice mailbox #5920200. All contacts in our community." are treated with confidentiality. The MCDoA will begin the pre- congratulate the PrideFest Board, admission screening process in Septem- ber. Those individuals entering a CBRF Volunteers, Entertainers, Presenters, Statute Limits Use without the required assessment will not be eligible for public dollars should their Vendors and everyone else who helped personal resources be depleted. For addi- of Dollars in For tional information, or to arrange a pre- make PrideFest 1998 a big success! admission screening, call the Elderlink Resource Center at (414) 289-6104. Older Adults YOU MADE US PROUD! Milwaukee — In 1997, Wisconsin Act 27 affirmed that public dollars set aside for community care should be tar- geted for persons who reside in their own CCF Announces 1998 Grant Awards Milwaukee — In its third quarter $1,000. This year the tournament will review, the Cream City Foundation again be held during the Thanksgiving (CCF) has awarded five grants to vari- weekend. Bowlers and their friends ous LGBT organizations around the from all over the world attend this state. In keeping with its mission state- event, with people coming from as far ment CCF's Grant Committee away as Australia. A CCF spokesman reviewed five organizations grant appli- said, "Let's not forget the revenue this cations and made recommendations of tournament will be brining with it. F support for each of them. This is another wonderful event that Scott D. Gunkle, Grants Commit- proves just how diverse a city Milwau- tee Chair said, "We review all aspects kee is in which to live." of each grant application and ask ques- The Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, to jazz music. tions when needed; we must make sure Gay and Transgendered College Con- that what we are granting is to be used ference has received a grant on the wisely and for the benefit of the LGBT amount of $2,000. This annual event community in Wisconsin." The Grant started in 1992 and will be held from Committee takes the financial respon- February 19 through 21 at the sibility to all those who have donated Monona Terrace Community and to CCF very seriously, and with great Convention Center in Madison. pride has approved the following This year's theme is Moving Fore- grants: ward, Looking Back, an allusion to Wis- The Wisconsin Research Center consin's state motto in celebration of 7 (WRC) has received a $1,000 grant. our state's progressive legacy as the first fine food & wine. This is the fourth-year CCF has sup- gay-rights state. A broad array of topics ported WRC. This grant is specifically will unite the idea of how LGBT people for WRC outreach to the LGBT com- should approach the twenty-first centu- munity. WRC monitors the Religious ry, with emphasis on such topics as Right's activities, produces information health, politics, academia, identity about these activities, and distributes building and cultural construction. this information to organizations that Keynote Speaker Larry Kramer has been are trying to prevent them from insti- booked, and they are working on get- tuting their hateful and bigoted legisla- ting Virginia Apuzzo, as well. tion and policies. The Human Rights League (HRL) The Milwaukee Gay and Lesbian has been granted $2,200 to develop a Film & Video Festival has been award- program booklet that will list all its .. summer's sweet ed $1,000. This is the 11th annual fes- events and sponsors for their series of Ai breezes in our screened tival in Milwaukee, and for many years events for National Coming Out Day. patio dining room. the Cream City Foundation has fund- HRL is working with the Milwaukee ed part of this event. CCF believes LGBT Community Center and Milwaukee is fortunate to have such a PFLAG in co-sponsorship of these wonderful series shown year after year. events. This year's theme is Opening A wide range of people (nearly 2,000 Closets, Opening Minds, and will start people last year) from all walks of life on Monday, October 5 with an event e,ovtiel • • attend this event and are enriched by for Parents, Friends and Allies of the the exposure of the diversity of the LGBT community, and continue -tiilY14 films and videos. The festival is to be through Friday, October 16, 1998, J ,eat held on two weekends on the Universi- including workshops the Public Offi- y,714,cre ty of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus: cials Reception and other events that 14,cO1ei CLI September 24-26 and October 1-3, are still to be finalized. 1998. CCF is again happy to be funding the annual Holiday Invitational Tour- RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 241-9589 nament (H.I.T.) with a grant of 134O W. Towne Square Road (1-43 at Mequon Road)

IN Step • September 3 —September i6, 1998 L7A Birthdays Memorial GERALD EARL MEYERS threat, together, with the promise that February 14, 1930—August 17, 1998 there would soon be a parade of persons by Eldon Murray coming to his desk to have him personally close their individual accounts dinners Gerald Earl Meyers (Jerry), retired resulted in a quick approval of the from the World Headquarters of Har- account. We didn't even consider taking nischfeger Corporation, died on August the word gay off the checks. 17 at St. Luke's Hospital where he had Later he provided the funding to anniversaries been admitted the previous day after buy the furniture for GPU's VD Clinic suffering a heart attack. He had been which has evolved into the Brady East suffering from chronic heart disease for STD Clinic BESTD Clinic. He also fur- late night snacks several years. nished and paid the rent and expenses Jerry was a quiet, soft-spoken perfor four years for the Farwell Center, son, but he had much courage and GPU's offices and meeting space. understood that money, sometimes, can Jerry will also be remembered fondly talk loudly. In the early 1970s a local by those many individuals whom he bank turned down the checking helped over the years. He didn't talk accounts for the fledgling Gay Peoples about it, but there were many people Union (GPU) and GPU News, the who received his help when it was need- state's first gay liberation publication to ed. A celebration of his life is expected to luncheons appear on a regular basis simply because be announced sometime in September. the word "gay" would appear on the Even in death, Jerry sets an exam- checks. I was to negotiate with the ple: His executor tells me that his entire engagements banker who had denied the accounts. estate is being given to The Cream City Needless to say, Jerry was a big help Foundation. when he gave me permission to tell the banker that if our accounts were denied A Celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Saturday, Sep- he would close his recently signed size- tember 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Wisconsin Conserva- able trust account with that bank. This tory of Music, 1584 North Prospect Avenue. desserts happy hours Multi- Skilled

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September 3 —September 16, 199..g • IN Step Lesbian and Gay Organization, Center for Environmen- tal Citizenship, Interfaith Alliance, ACLU, Lambda Legal Outvote '98 Aims To Engage Defense and Education Fund, the National Center for Lesbian Rights and others will be at OutVote `98 to share ideas and give advice. a New Generation of Activists This same weekend, just a few blocks away, the The Human Rights "HRC is committed to being a more inclusive orga- Christian Coalition's Road to Victory Conference will Campaign, the nation's nization," said Bob Baublitz, member of the HRC Board feature the National Rifle Association's Charelton Heston largest lesbian and gay of Governors for Washington, DC. "This outreach pro- and Focus on the Family's James Dobson. The conference 7 -7 political organization, gram for college student leaders, designed from their will mobilize thousands of voters to stand against Ameri- announced recently the input, is one more example of the new policies we are ca's value on equality at the polls this fall. creation of a special student rate to September's OutVote adopting to ensure HRC represents the needs of more "LGBT youth are already forming powerful grass- `98, the lesbian and gay political convention. members of the LGBT community." roots networks," added Jessie Gilliam, Co-chair of the The OutVote `98 political convention takes place in "HRC has the kind of influence on the national level Day of Silence Project, a grassroots LGBT educational Washington, DC September 17-20 and will mobilize needed to help bring together a coherent voice for our initiative involving more than 200 high school and col- fair-minded Americans to vote in this fall's elections with community's youth," said Jacob Fabbri, President of the lege campuses. "Having HRC assist and empower youth a variety of workshops and speakers. Organization for Lesbian and Gay Students Rights at is crucial to our movement." Speakers include the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Assistant to Catholic University of America. To register for OutVote `98 student rate of $74, call the President Virginia Apuzzo, AFL-CIO President John Campus activists exemplify the energy of grassroots Box Office Tickets at 800/494-8497. Travel-On is the Sweeney, U.S. Representatives Barney Frank, Cynthia organizing that is at the forefront of our movement. official travel agent for OutVote `98. American Airlines is McKinney and Connie Morella, Seattle Council member HRC welcomes students from across the nation for a the official airlines for HRC. For more information about Tina Podlodowski, National Coming Out Day weekend of organizing and networking with some of the OutVote `98, visit http://www.hrc.org/campgn98/out- Spokesperson Betty DeGeneres, former Representative country's brightest grassroots organizers. vote/index.html or call Michael Grantham, OutVote `98 Steve Gunderson and his partner Rob Morris, Jon and Representatives from the AFL-CIO, Victory Fund, Coordinator at 202-628-4160 Michael Galluccio and others. Gill Foundation, Federation of States, National Latino/a

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by Dave Runyon titti of Ancient Egypt—"The Beautiful IN Step he elections are upon us, and it One Has Arrived," — and she's holding Letters Vol. XV, No. XVIII • PRIDE Hangover? might give us pause to consider why her niece in her arms, the traditional Tone side wins. Winning in politics is mother image. Tammy is dressed even the result of pulling people together, not better than Jackie Kennedy which has the An IN Step World Headquarters separating them from one another. We suggestion that simple good taste and Open Letter to The Northern Lights Building know before hand that the religious squeaky clean elegance represent the kind Gay and Bisexual extremists will lose, because they are of government performance you could 1661 North Water Street, Suite 4n expect from her in Washington, D.C. Milwaukee, WI 53202 unable to pull the mainstream to their Men in Milwaukee side; indeed, that's why the mainstream is The pitch by all three candidates 414.278.7840 voice focuses on issues that are very immediate Dear Editor: fax and personal to all of us, such as a pation- 414.278.5868 I was recently fortunate enough to instepnewsaaol.com al single-payer health care plan, social "Tammy [Baldwin] is security, etc. By contrast two of the six be able to attend the 20th Anniversary ISSN# 1045-2435 leading Republican candidates would National Lesbian and Gay Health Asso- dressed even better have us believe (falsely) that they have ciation's annual health conference in San Jorge L. Cabal been hand-picked by the retiring Con- Francisco. Besides the obvious benefits president than Jackie Kennedy..." gressman, Scott Klug. The leading con- of anything happening in San Francisco, tender, Jo Musser, is a provincial doughty, I also found the conference to be incred- William Attewell ibly challenging as an out Gay man con- the mainstream, and the extremists are dumpy matron bitching about those people in Washington who want to rule, confronted with issues of HIV prevention editor-in-chief the extremists. Now it may be fashionable and Gay men's health in 1998. to be parochial in an era where partisan- trol and ruin your life back here in Dinky Jorge L.Cabal Town. Jeeeesus! If there is one thing that I attended a track of workshops and ship is the rage, but it ends up being like discussions entitled Gay Men's Sexual arts editor the children's chant "Ring Around Rosy; poor woman needs, it's a drag queen to do a whole make-over on her. Honey, talk Cultures that dealt with tough, often we all fall down." controversial issues like drug use, bare- Ed Grover We don't have to be brain surgeons to about the Titanic! We don't need Ronny Greer to win the Primary when we've got backing, and leather sex. The purpose of editor sense that the country is tired of nasty book Jo Musser. the track was to ger beyond the never political campaigns. Here in Wisconsin, ending debates and moralizations to Dorothy Austin, Keith Clark, we saw Rus Feingold win because his two Actually, Ronny Greer cuts a pretty mean figure; he is very well dressed and openly discuss how these topics affect Scott Evertz, Kevin John, opponents focused on destroying each our sexual lives, as Gay an Bi men, and other, i.e., they handed the election to he's cute. Oh Baby, I wouldn't throw that Christopher Krimmer, out of bed for eatin' crackers. He just how we need to address them in the con- Feingold, because they were divisive. Talk text of the health of our communities. Julia Loggia, Tim Nasson, about stupid! And Moody is a Ph.D., needs someone to stick a dirty sock in his mouth. When one's answer to global and On a national level we debate cir- Leslea Newman, Jeffrey Newman, which shows what a degree in economics cuit parties and Sex Panic!, on a local will get you, but I digress. domestic issues is a moral absolute—i.e. Christopher Ott, Gip Plaster, an authority outside oneself,—you know level we debate sex in parks and other One has only to look at the TV ads public places. For the health and well- Dale Reynolds, Dave Runyon, among the three Democrats running for you're dealing with a soul who has little self-respect. Definitely damaged goods. being of our communities, we need to Jamie Taylor, Richard Waswo, the 2nd Congressional seat in the greater discuss these important issues with one "metropolitan" Madison area. None of the One thing you can say about Ronny, Rex Wockner, W.W. Wells III besides his good looks; he's as dumb in another and how they impact our lives. candidates are attacking each other; they We need to ask questions such as: What contributing writers are focusing on issues which unite the one area as he is stupid in another—con- sistency at such a price! are the meanings behind our sex lives? electorate. Politics is the art of pulling the kinds of sex we have James Taylcr The subtext to elections is what kind How does the greatest number of people together. If you define who we are as Gay and Bi men? photographer need visual images to get the point, con- of content, rhetoric, and style will bring us together as a mixed people who share How does sex fit into the rest of our sider those visuals the extreme right uses lives and needs? and How can we Paul Berge, Eric Orner against the gay community like, the S&M common goals, and thus put some of that identity stuff in the back seat long respect individual choices around sex cartoonists leather folks on the parade floats against and sexuality that may be perceived as one of Tammy Baldwin's current TV ads. enough to be able to put our arms around each other. being outside of community "norms"? Wells Ink The S&M leather queens look like If we can't discuss these issues among art direction and ad design those menacing "straight" motor cycle ourselves, then who can we discuss gangs, whereas Tammy is somewhere them with? between a movie queen and Queen Nefer- Publication of the name, photograph or other I challenge all of us to get to know likeness of any person or organization in In Step is not to be construed as any indication of the sexual, religious or political orientation, practice or beliefs of such person or members of such organizations. Opinions expressed by contributors do I APPRECIATE THE HONOR, GUYS, not necessarily represent those of the publishers. BUT I'VE BEEN DEFENDING THE We reserve the right to edit any submissions, PRESIDENT ON TV AN AWFUL LOT advertising or editorial at our sole discretion. We WOULD assume no responsibility for typographical or oth- LATELY, AND I SURE ers errors unless camera-ready copy is provided. 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Talk with your friends isolated a Jewish, a Gypsy, a disabled, a Offering luncheon specials daily. and sex partners about these important Jehovah's Witness or gay gene, they also issues. I also invite you to be a part of would have exterminated untold fetuses in ARCW's Gay & Lesbian Outreach Pro- addition to the millions they exterminat- gram over the coming months and years ed. Mr. Greenberg, you have not learned as we attempt to raise the difficult ques- the lessons of your own history and you tions and talk about our lives. Our Boyz encourage a dangerous political element in Nite group, workshops and discussion this country to revive an American version series, and future opportunities can help of national socialism, namely the extermi- provide you with a comfortable, sup- nation of a group that you personally find portive, and confidential space to engage repugnant and inhuman. Never forget, Mr other Gay and Bi men. Greenberg, never forget! If you would like to find out more or Damian Iocovozzi have any suggestions on what you would Martinez, CA like to see happen in our community, please call me at (414) 225-1502. It will take each IN Step in and every one of us to create a community of Gay and Bi men that promotes respect, the Cesspool individuality, support and health. Andy Bagnall Dear Editor: Manager of Gay and Lesbian Outreach Like him or not, President Bill Clin- AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin ton is the best friend-in-high-places that gay people have ever had. Taylor Way Off From that, one can gauge how low IN Step has sunk when it chooses to jump On Dr. Laura on the band wagon with Republicans and join in Clinton-bashing. Dear Editor: Those who run IN Step have lost their I was astonished to read Jamie Tay- right to criticize "gay-bashers" now that they lor's strong defense of "Dr. Laura" have become "bashers-of-friends-of-gays." Schlesinger in the August 20 issue of It's especially loathsome, and sugges- IN Step. The unspeakable Schlesinger, tive of the worst gay-sissy stereotype, that whose Ph.D. is not in a field qualifying IN Step should kick Bill Clinton, their her to practice as a mental health profes- own best friend, when he's down. ory sional, is shrill, judgemental and rigidly IN Step columnist, Scott Evertz says of anti-progressive on all fronts, not only President Clinton's morality, "never before ei ld on gay issues. She is doing incalculable has the leader of our nation clothed him- harm to those who consider her to be an self so entirely in a garment made from authority, and would be laughed out of this tattered fiber. If there is a Clinton any mental health field. legacy, it will be the impact his lack of The day after reading Taylor's col- moral leadership has on this nation for umn, I read her advice to a young gay many years to come." man, to convert to heterosexuality or to There are many right-wingers who remain celibate for the rest of his life, agree wholeheartedly with that sentiment, because homosexuliry is allegedly totally and who find further proof of it in Clin- FINEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT condemned by Judaism. In this, she ton's "immoral" actions: appointing an 734 South 5th & National • Milwaukee • 414-645-9888 demonstrates her ignorance of her own open homosexual to an ambassadorship, religion (she claims to be a Conservative trying to allow homosexuals to serve in the Don't Forget... Wednesday IS Margarita Night at La Perla! Jew). There are gay Reform and Recon- military, giving White House jobs to open structionist Jewish congregations and homosexuals, attending homosexual func- rabbis, and gay friendly Conservative tions and praising them. Yes, there are temples which perform same-sex corn- many people who would agree with mittment ceremonies. IN Step's columnist that President Clinton Taylor should stick to writing what is "immoral." OUTSTANDING he knows about, i.e., bar gossip. In view of IN Step's descent into the cesspool of bashing friends of gays, it is to Michael Sweet, Ph.D. be hoped that the recent changes at the out- Milwaukee fit are signs of a decline in its fortunes, and Never Forget that it's decline will be swift and deep. Jack Al Geiersbach H. Smith Dear Editor: Milwaukee Associate Vice President Chicago attorney, Aaron Greenberg, IN STEP WELCOMES YOUR LETTERS: 8.5 Million Dollars in Sales in 1997 stated that when a gay gene is found, parents should have the legal right to abort that fetus. 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Lesbian Hair? Mom's many boyfriends; children not doing well Gay Group Proposes "The bi-level, the regulation lesbian haircut, is academically and children lost emotionally. You Official Cruising Area the ultimate non-do. It's short and spiky on top, cut have to be in serious denial not to see the connec- straight across the top of the ear and left longer in the tion between these maladies and the undermining Claiming the idea has worked in Copenhagen and Ams- back. Considering the bi-level's dominance, I used to of what structure and behavior best supports the raising of children. On my terdam, the London gay group OutRage! proposed Aug. 16 think that maybe the bad hair gene was on the same program, for example, I've seen a terrible trend of people getting married, that a section of London's Russell Square be set aside for string as the gay gene. Intentionally bad hair ... makes having children and then deciding they are gay and outdoor gay cruising and sex. lesbians easily identifiable. It's a visibility thing, like those rainbow stickers on our abandoning their obligations for their sex life." The group said establishing a "zone of toleration" cars. I am not a stealth lesbian traveling under a cloak of femininity, I'm just would reduce public complaints and police harassment —Syndicated columnist Dr. Laura wigs out. aris- one who thinks that being attracted to other women ing from nighttime activity in the square. doesn't mean I have to quit looking like one. Not Zero Balance? "One third of Russell Square could be sectioned off with only do I prefer dressing up to dressing down, not "[Anti-gay sentiment a high fence and thick shrubbery," said OutRage!'s John care for camping and lack softball skills, I dare to be within the GOP] is a sign of Beeson. "Entrance to the area would be marked with a satisfied with my lot in life." the bankruptcy of the party. warning sign. A similar system has worked well in the main —Chryss Cada writing in the Washington Post. There are so many issues parks in Copenhagen and Amsterdam for many years. they could be taking on and "If local people don't like gay sex in Russell Square, Presidential Switch-A-Roo now they are taking a posi- they should stay away," Beeson said. "No one is forcing "Now, if you can help gay people become not tion that is directly contrary them to go there. They can use Bedford Square or Coram's gay, could you help Mr. Clinton become gay and to the principles of the Fields instead. In any case, what are these heterosexual then save the country?" Republican Party." whingers doing wandering around Russell Square at 2 —Rock legend David Crosby to Family Research —Conservative pundit Arianna Huffington at the gay a.m.? They should be at home looking after their children." Log Cabin Republicans convention in Dallas. OutRage! blamed local authorities for increased com- Council Cultural Studies Director Bob Knight on TV's plaints about sex in the square. Politically Incorrect. I'm Not Really Boring, "The Council increased the lighting in the square and Especially Cats I'm Just Drawn That Way cut down the thick shrubbery, making the sex more visible," "When you were gay "People are always disappointed when they meet the group said. "No wonder public complaints have and then you're not any- me. I'm not as funny or as interesting in person." increased. ... Camden Council should turn off the lights and more, do you still like replant head-high dense bushes around the outer perimeter Broadway shows?" —Dykes To Watch Out For cartoonist Alison Bechdel to of the square, the borders of the flower beds, and the sides Toronto's Xtra! —Actress and comedian of the cafe. That would cut the visibility of sexual behavior Planet Homo to the Rescue! and minimize public complaints." Rita Rudner on TV's Politically Incorrect. "I think most of my problems personally came Kenyan President from my childhood and without the gay world I Wanna Buy a wouldn't have been able to overcome these problems." Denounces Homosexuals Bridge? Swamp Land? —Porn superstar Ryan Idol to The Weekly News. "Kenya has no room or time for homosexuals and les- "We enjoy the support not just of straight Repub- licans and straight Americans, but gay and bisexual Gayed Out bians," President Daniel arap Moi told the Daily Nation Americans as well. We want their support. They want newspaper, the Sapa-Panos news agency reported Aug. 14 "After Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss, I'm sort of lower taxes, they want a balanced budget, they want gayed out. The film is labeled a gay film, and I'm "Homosexuality is against African norms and traditions, to take people off welfare and give them jobs. We're labeled a gay filmmaker. But the film is trying to and even in religion it is considered a great sin," he said. doing that. And we welcome their support." make it a non-issue. It's so exhausting being asked Meanwhile, Kenyan Health Ministry spokesman Maina —Republican National Committee spokesman Mike about being gay all the time. This doesn't mean I'll Kahindo has written off gays who are at risk for AIDS. never do another gay film. But it will be nice to do Collins to the San Francisco Chronicle. "Taking into account other modes of transmission of something that's not gay." HIV/AIDS, homosexuality is negligible and should not take Attention Jamie! —Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss writer-director Tommy up our resources and time," Kahindo said. 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Eat OUT Page io • (rink Page /8. Keepire In Step Pm z9 The Classics Pa3e3o. Ethan Green Page ;o • The Guide Page 35 UWM's Annual Curtain GIL Film & Video Festival Gears Up Milwaukee — The 11th Annual Mil- waukee Gay and Lesbian Film and Video Festival will be held from Thursday, Sep- tember 24 through Sunday, September UP! 27, and Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Theater on Light the second floor of the UWM Union, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd. Screenings are held nightly at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Circumcision activists, lesbian time the freaks, a femme-y teenage boy dressed as Wonder Woman, mothers against Jesse (Helms) in Congress, bisexual art thieves, defiant West Africans, masturbation inte- Lights! rior design queens, curious farm boys, Jimmy Olson with a Superman jones, and some cheerleaders in space will be among those depicted on screen, according to festival organizers. Titles include Uncut, a film about circumcision and copyright from John Story by Ed Grover, photo by Jorge Cabal II, followed by Tennessee Williams' The Present Music's annual Thanksgiving con- Greyson, the director of last year's audi- of the IN Step Staff Glass Menagerie from October 30 through cert is on the series on November 22 for a ence favorite, Lilies; Dear Jesse, Tom Kirk- November 22, 1998. contemporary celebration of an old tradi- s the words to the song go, December 2, 1998 brings Alfred tion. On December 9th the holiday pro- man's award-winning documentary about "Curtain up! Light the queerdom in Jesse Helms' North Caroli- Uhry's romantic comedy The Last of Bally- gram Our Town, is performed by UWM's lights! We have nothing to hoo, which runs through January 3, 1999. Professional Theater Training Program. na; Dakan, the first gay film out of West hit but the heights," so goes Africa; and The Sticky, Fingers of Time, The Rep will also present their 1998 pro- The new year begins on February 13, the 1998 Fall Arts Season. duction of A Christmas Carol, with new 1999 with the Midwest debut of the noted Hillary Brougher's nonchalantly dazzling, AThere's just one fly in the ointment: find- independent sci-fi flik. scenes and memorable characters at the London-based ensemble The Dufay Collec- ing enough time to take in everything Pabst Theater from December 4 through tive, playing music of Medieval Spain. Vio- Other titles are The Female Closet, that's offered is going to be a problem for Barbara Hammer's exploration of art his- December 26, 1998. January 13, 1998 linist Corey Cervosek performs with his some people right off the bat! Whether through February 14, brings us comedian pianist sister Katja Cervosek on March 9, tory's enforced secrets; Pony Glass, Lewis you attend one of the many theater Klahr's one-of-a-kind animated wonder; Steve Martin's Off-Broadway production and the season closes on April 28 with the groups, musical offerings, dance recitals or of Picasso at the Lapin Agile. This produc- Wisconsin premiere of Tony Kuschner's art exhibits, there seems to be a plethora of tion depicts an imaginary meeting adaptation of a seventeenth-century French things to do. between Picasso and Albert Einstein in a classic, The Illusion. Subscriptions may be Most of the theater, and some of the hilarious battle of wits. purchased by calling the Artist Series at the music and dance productions, have pre- The Rep's last produiction at the Pabst Theater at (414) 286-8777. and/or post-production conversations for Steimke Theater is Rocket Man by Steven The "Alverno Presents" Fine Arts Sea- those attending who wish to be able to Dietz, which runs from January 22 son started on July 17, 1998 and continues more fully understand what's happening through February 14. Back at the Power- with The Shoulder, an original opera based on stage. Smaller groups and galleries have house Theater, another comedy, Servant of on a 74-year old Iowa farmer's ride to Wis- not been mentioned here, but we should Two Masters is presented February 24 consin on a John Deere tractor. The pro- not forget what a great job they do of through March 28, and is followed by duction opens at the Pitman Theater on offering theater, music, dance and art for Force of Nature as the Rep's closing pro- October 9. On November 7 there will be a all of us at an affordable price. They also duction on April 7, 1999. For more infor- musical feast with Sol y Canto, which help local actors, musicians, dancers and mation call (414) 224-9490. includes music ranging from Spanish Fla- artists to progress in their chosen fields. The Boulevard Ensemble 13th Season menco to West Indian Calypso. THEATER opens at the Boulevard Theater with John In 1999 the Ragamala Music and The Milwaukee Chamber Theater's Guare's Six Degrees of Separation, followed Dance Theater will perform on February 1998-'99 season opens at the Broadway by Thornton Wilder's one-act plays The 12. On March 19-21, Alverno Presents the Scene from "SPF 2000" a film by Patrick McGuinn. Theater Center on October 17 with David Long Christmas Dinner and The Happy Festival of Milwaukee Dance. April 17 Hare's chamber piece Skylight, and contin- Journey To Trenton and Camden. Willy brings a production of The River Adventure, Trey-f Alisa Lebow and Cynthia Man- ues with Studio Theater productions of Russell's Shirley Valentine closes the season. and the season closes May 1, 1999 with Zap dansky's entertaining quest for under- The Old Settler and Madame De Sade. The The Ensemble will also present four addi- Mama, a five-woman, two-man band. For standing hyphenated Jewish-lesbian iden- season finishes with back-to-back produc- tional three-week productions to be more information call (414) 382-6044. tity; and School Fag, Richard Fung and tions of Tennessee William's Night of the known as the Ensemble's Alley Series. Each The Next Act Theater Season at the Tim McCassell's lively monologue. Iguana, Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession, production will be presented on Saturdays Stiemke Theater will present How I The festival is presented by the and Tony Kushner's The Illusion. For more and Mondays in their 40-seat Studio The- Learned To Drive by Paula Vogel from Department of Film and the School of information call the Broadway Theater ater. For more information concerning October 1 through October 25, followed the Arts at UWM, co-sponsored by the Center Box Office at (414) 291-7800. tickets, packages or upcoming auditions by Greetings! in which Andy Gorsky brings Gay and Lesbian Studies Certificate The Milwaukee Rep starts their 1998- call (414) 672-6019. his Jewish-atheist fiancee to spend Christ- Program in the College of Letters and '99 Powerhouse Theater Season with the Cultural Chaos, Milwaukee's newest mas Eve with mom and dad. For more Science and the UWM Women's Tony-award winning Amadeus on Septem- performance series presents its second sea- information call (414) 278-7780. Resource Center, and made possible ber 9 through October 11, 1998. Follow- son of music, dance, theater and opera. Theater X , located in the Broadway through a grant from the Cream City ing on October 21 through November 22, Cultural Chaos is ideal for those who want Theater Center begins their season with Foundation. For more information, call will be Blues for an Alabama Sky, a play set to sample a cross-section of the city's cul- Gint, a premiere play from Ibsen's Peer (414) 229-6015. in the creative euphoria of the Harlem tural fare at a reasonable price. The series Gynt, which runs from October 9 through Renaissance and against the great depres- begins on October 9, 1998 with The November 1, 1998. Holiday Memories, a sion. In the Stiemke Theater Resident Shoulder, an epic celebration of fraternal devotion that prominently Alien, a lively play about alienation, will features a sec- Continues on Page 26 run from September 18 through October ond-hand John Deere riding lawn mower. a satisfying journey into the dark heart of a dysfunctional family and society; Hart's understanding of human nature Murder & Mayhem at and fier insight into intrigue results in an intelligent, absorbing, witty and suspenseful mystery. REVIEW Other titles in this series include the new paperback art AfterWords Bookstore "robber's Wine," as well as "Faint Praise," "A Killing Milwaukee — Join After- Cure," and "A Small Sacrifice." Food critic Sophie Green- Words Bookstore for "An Evening way is featured in Ellen's second mystery series. of Murder and Mayhem" on Sat- Mark Richard Zurbo is the creative force and author Reflections Beyond The Bowl urday, September 12 at 7 p.m. of ten mysteries. His new book, Are You Nuts? is a return Mystery authors Ellen Hart and engagement for Tom Mason and his partner Scott Car- he examination of a particular artist's growth over Mark Richard Zurbo will be at penter, a professional basketball player in Chicago. These time is obviously the intent of most retrospective the bookstore to read from their characters were first introduced in "A Simple Suburban Mystery." In his latest exhibitions. For Patrick Farrell, an artist whose new books, talk about mystery adventure, Tom finds his life T writing, and answer your ques- turned upside-down after Scott comes out publicly. dexterous paint-handling has kept audiences in awe from tions about committing the per- Worse, conservative parents are in a frenzy over "Gay day one, the question of technical growth is by and large fect crime in print. teachers" and are trying to gain control of the PTA. Things come to a head when a member irrelevant. As a self-taught Ellen Hart Ellen Hart is a five-time of the conserva- Lambda Literary Award-winner, a tive group is found murdered. Wisconsin wunderkind, Farrell two-time Minnesota Book award-winner, and the author "An Evening of Murder and Mayhem" is free and has always rendered form and of two popular crime series. In her new book, Wicked open to the public. For further information, please con- light with classical precision. Games, Ellen cooks up quite the frightful feast in this latest tact AfterWords at (414) 963-9089. entry featuring lesbian amateur sleuth and restaurateur But, retrospective exhibit- Jane Lawless and her sidekick Cordelia Thorn. Her book is ing also seeks to explore styl- istic evolution. And it is here that the current show at the Charles Allis Art Museum "The Nazi Olympics Berlin 1936" at Public Museum excels, providing the viewer Milwaukee —The Nazi Olympics an opportunity to examine the Ifq Berlin 1936, opening at the Milwau- Patrick Farrell 14, kee Public Museum on September various avenues in which 16, explains how the Nazi regime Patrick Farrell has directed his talents. It is this comparison soft-pedaled its anti-Semitic agenda which proves the most enlightening. and plans for territorial expansion by exploiting the Games to deceive visi- Farrell has seldom veered from the path of strict classi- tors with an image of a peaceful, tol- cism. His brand of realism has given us paintings of meticu- erant Germany. This travelling exhib- lous exactitude which wisely avoid becoming coldly analyti- it from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington cal. There is indeed a "magic" to Farrell's realism. Perhaps DC, will be in the second-floor Stei- it is the effulgent lighting, as in 1989's Dendrobiums in Sil- gleder Special Exhibits Gallery ver. Or the odd little quirks, such as the tiny self-portrait hid- C. through December 13, 1998. Using historical photographs, den within the reflections of this painting's silver bowl. films and testimonials from ath- Whether an arrangement of laurel or a bowl of ripe pears, letes, this exhibit documents the each of Farrell's studies holds an unfathomable stillness. These Nazification of Germany and the boycott controversy. The facade of a paintings meditate on the quintessence of quietude. A viewer Photograph from "The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936." Photo courtesy of the National Archives. beautiful Berlin is stripped away to is conscious that even the breath of a whisper might disturb expose Nazi propaganda, press cen- these leaves, petals, or plums. What is frail and temporal has sorship, Germany's remilitarization program and the arbitrary arrest and imprisonment of "enemies of the state." Olympic pageantry and media coverage brought only a brief pause in the anti-Jewish campaign. been masterfully preserved. Though an apple may hint at African-American athlete and Marquette University graduate, Ralph Metcalf is highlighted. The exhibition decay, it is none-the-less perfect and timeless. chronicles the success of 16 African-American athletes, referred to in one Nazi newspaper as "America's auxiliaries." F Farrell's landscapes hold the same hushed silence as his Posters and magazines spreads presented a facade of hospitality. Berlin tourists were unaware that anti-Jewish signs had been temporarily removed. Gypsy families had been moved from the streets to a new internment camp—and still-lifes. There is no wind to be heard rustling Farrell's that a concentration camp, Sachsenhausen, was being built just 20 miles away. leaves, no fowl or fauna to clutter empty wilderness. Just A final section offers a perspective on the Holocaust, the Nazi genocide policy that led to the murder of mil- autumn trees, stark branches and lonesome skies. If there lions of Jews, Gypsies, mentally and physically disabled people, Poles, Soviet prisoners of war, political dissidents, homosexuals and Jehovah's Witnesses. Athletes, including participants in the Berlin Games and other former is thunder in these paintings, it is far in the distance. It is as Olympians, also were killed during the Holocaust. if the viewer is lost within some forgotten, golden meadow, The exhibit is free with regular admission: $5.50 adults; $4.50 senior citizens; and $3.50 children. Milwaukee experiencing the eery calm that presages a storm. County residents are free on Mondays. For more information call & reservations for the lecture, call (414) 278-2734. When Farrell allows himself to waver from this silent classicism, he is surprisingly eager to indulge bursts of the playfully romantic. Most noteworthy are his self-portraits. His 1977 tongue-in-cheek portrayal of the painter as mar- tyred saint (Sebastian) seems incongruous with the solem- performance nity of his still-lifes. Yet here is the artist examining the artist. Like the trick of balancing a scissors on the tip of one's tongue (a portrait from 1985), Farrell has balanced REVIEW classicism with the romantic, and in the process performed the dangerous trick of self-examination. • Farrell is used to courageously exposing himself to the urday night. arrows of criticism. In a 1985 self-portrait, he allows us Musique at PrideFest One of the dilemmas facing this in-the-flesh con- even to examine his wounds (in reality, a scar that testifies he cover of Musique's Keep On Jumping is a per- glomeration is that Musique only recorded three to heart surgery. It is as if Farrell feels compelled to periodi- fect snapshot of disco theory, 1978 — three songs: "Keep On Jumping," "In The Bush," and TRollerderby rejects dancing around a recording "Summer Love" (oh and "Summer Love Theme" — cally expose himself as imperfectly human. These romantic studio console in satin Daisy Dukes. And why should an instrumental that went on one minute and forty- self-portraits testify to the fact that behind the still compo- they be busy multi-tracking instead? These girls didn't three ugly seconds longer). Once those three were sure of cherries, blossoms and bowls, lies an artist who can even sing on the album (and it wasn't even an album out of the way, what's a diva to do? Cover other divas: really — a glorified twelve-inch is more like it). Donna Summer, The Pointer Sisters, Gloria Gaynor, laugh, be wounded, and nurse sentimental longings. Yes, Musique was one of those ghost groups that Chaka Khan and on and on. This means that a large There is no doubt that Patrick Farrell has won his place are disco's great gift to pop music history. That's why portion of the crowd took them for a disco revival act in the journals of art history. He will be remembered for the idea of a Musique concert is a pretty perverse one. (which in a way is what they were). And since it was Practically any female singer who could emulate a basically an hour of karaoke, the unsuspecting audi- those silent still-lifes that somehow are both sumptuous and diva like Jocelyn Brown (who held the actual vocal ence members who tried to tip the trio a dollar prob- austere. But, it is within the self-portraits, and the paintings chords to the Musique puppets on the title tune but ably thought they were drag queens. of romantic fancy, that others will find true glimmers of the not the more notorious "In The Bush" even though So really they weren't all that different from the everyone seems to think so) with moderate success much less functional Men Out Loud. But while I artist's soul. can sing with Musique, the touring entity. appreciate Men Out Loud unearthing Don Ray's —Waswo But seeing Musique live is no more a celebration obscure disco item, "Got To Have Loving," they were of the actual singers behind the name than it was Musique without a history (or rather, non-history) Retrospective Exhibition The Patrick Farrell dancing to "In The Bush" at 54 twenty years ago. We behind them. And it's that (non-) history that made at the Charles Allis Art Museum come to hear (and dance to) the music which is Musique's set such a head-scratchingly good time. will be on exhibit now through September 20. exactly what happened at their show at PrideFest Sat- —Kevin John

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Somewhat unique to Japanese restaurants, are the beverages served in them. Izumi's My lovely dinner companions and I, start- 2178 N. Prospect • (414) 271-5278 ed with a pot of green tea, Sapporo-a by Julia LaLoggia Japanese beer, and Sake. Sake is Japanese rice wine. Izumi's lists seven different ushi, Sushi, Sushi! That's right peo- types of Sake on the menu, based on the ple, we are talking raw fish. Now sweetness level of each. I recommend before you go running for your S Takara Masamune, which is a medium dry Hibachi grill saying "Give me cooked fish Sake. This is served warm with small or give me nothing, you fool!" hold on a ceramic cups, and is meant to be sipped. It cs second. I believe there are two kinds of has a strong but smooth taste, somewhat people in the world. I don't mean gay or like a warm shot of good tequila with non-gay, no nor do I mean top or bottom. I aftertaste. believe the people of the world are defined The menu at Izumi's-is arranged into by two categories: those addicted to sushi, three main sections: sushi, appetizers, and and those that will be. If that doesn't get dinner. The items are listed in Japanese, you this will sushi is Sunomono (cucumber and supposed to be an with English descriptions. The descrip- octopus salad), This concoction can be made very spicy aphrodisiac! So grab Hiyashi Wakame (seaweed and your chopsticks and tions are helpful, but the real source of jellyfish by adding lots of Wasabi, and is used as a let's get started. salad). The seaweed jellyfish salad information is the waitstaff. All of the sounds dip for your sushi and Maki. Izumi's is a scary at first, but I think it Japanese restaurant located servers are raving sushi addicts. They are is one of the For those of you not yet comfortable on Milwaukee's best items on the menu. Thin East Side. In business for totally willing and able to help with any strips are with the raw fish concept, Izumi's offers four years, Izumi's has served in a bowl with hot pepper flakes. done much of the question or dilemma, and love talking some enticing cooked dinner entrees. ground braking in All of the appetizers were excellent, and a introducing sushi into about their product. I have many a time There are several Tempura combinations. Milwaukee pretty safe way to break into culture. The restaurant is seen a server start frothing at the mouth, sushi culture. Tempura is shrimp, scallops, and vegeta- For dinner, we ordered a sushi platter owned by Tad Goto and Fujiko Matsuo their eyes rolling back in their head, all a bles dipped in batter and deep-fried. and Sukiyaki, which is who are also the primary sushi chefs. In quiver, when describing some menu item a cooked dinner There are also several items listed on the entre. most Japanese restaurants, there there are to a sushi novice. We hand picked our platter, but you menu that you actually cook at your table. can order a sampler platter which has about These two different chefs responsible for the This seems like a good time to discuss items in Japanese tradition were six different types of sushi on it. Each food preparation. A kitchen chef prepares Japanese table manners. First of all there is table winter dishes meant for sharing. We has a little card on it, which pictures all the the cooked items out of view in some mys- no silverware here, so you don't have to ordered Sukiyaki, which is the traditional different sushi, so you can see what you are New Year's Eve terious kitchen somewhere. The sushi chef worry about which fork is the salad fork. dinner. A small gas burner ordering. For our sushi platter, we ordered is brought to is responsible for the intricate tasks related The only thing you get to shovel all the your table, along with a large three different kinds of sushi: Sake plate of noodles, to the preparation of the raw fish items, delicacies in your mouth is a set of wood- tofu, cabbage, green (salmon), Tako(octopus), and Ikura onions, snow and at most places you can sit at the sushi en chopsticks. If you are not familiar with peas, carrots, and mush- (salmon roe). Sushi is mainly distinguished rooms. It is bar and watch the whole thing unfold. how to use them, the staff will give you served with a pot containing by its texture, and not so much by its flavor. the broth that will be used to cook your Much of the sushi experience is the pre- some quick pointers. But be patient, Salmon is very soft and kind of melts in dinner, made of soy sauce, sweet syrup, sentation of the food. because this is definitely one case where your mouth. Octopus is more tough and and sugar. Another Sushi loosely means raw fish. Generally practice makes perfect. More significantly, platter is served with chewy. Some of the sushi items are more thin slices of raw beef. speaking, it is a bite-sized piece of some sort it is important to know that it is almost in Don't eat the beef fishy' tasting than others; if you want to raw! All of this stuff is intended to be of fish, with a dab of Wasabi, served on a bad taste not to slurp! This is especially stay away from these, ask the staff which. cooked together and eaten together with ball of rice. Wasabi is a spicy green paste true when eating noodles, which accom- ones to avoid. At Izumi's, each sushi order steamed rice. The staff will get you started made from horseradish root. The sushi chef pany many of the cooked dishes. consists of two bite-size pieces ranging in with the cooking process, but then you get also prepares the Maki, which means rolled I recommend starting with soybean price from $3-$5. We also included four to jump on in and have a good time. sushi. Maki is a good way for sushi virgins pods and Miso soup. Soybean pods are to bust their cherries. Most Maki have a Maki (rolled sushi) items on our platter. I For dessert we ordered green tea ice simply boiled in salt water and served recommend California Maki (crab, avoca- cream and a few glasses of hot plum wine. very small piece of raw fish with some veg- warm in small bowl; you only eat the bean do, cucumber roll), Spicy Tekka Maki These dessert options are a nice light way etable, surrounded by rice, and wrapped in on the inside, not the whole pod. Japanese (spicy tuna roll), Kappa Maki (cucumber to finish off your meal. seaweed. If you are turned off by the idea of businessmen eat these in bars with beer, roll), and Alaskan Maki (salmon, avocado, Your first experience with sushi may a big hunk of raw fish sliding down your peanuts. Miso is soybean paste. instead of and cucumber roll). Most of the Maki is leave you a little overwhelmed and unsure. throat, Maki is the way to go. Miso soup is soybean paste, scallions, tofu, served as six bit-sized pieces. You may not notice it at first, but a deep- For those of you concerned about eat- broth. Don't bother and seaweed in a When your sushi platter comes, the seated longing will start to grow. Sushi is ing uncooked foods, let me put some of looking for a soupspoon, it would be con- server brings you two small plates. The addictive. Give it a chance. Izumi's is a those fears to rest. Izumi's uses sushi qual- sidered bad manners. You drink right out ity' fish. This means it is flash frozen and larger of the two is your dinner plate. Each great place for the novice to get their feet of the bowl. member at the table picks what they want wet, or for the expert to indulge their crav- has a grade 1 distinction. (Flash frozen Next we ordered a few appetizers. The off the communal platter and places it ing. I highly recommend this restaurant! means the fish is frozen within moments appetizers are served in small portions onto his/her own dinner plate. The small- of the catch.) Izumi's also gets fish deliv- enabling you to order several different ered three times a week, insuring the er plate is used to mix a dab of Wasabi ones, if you so desire. We had Goma-ae (green horseradish paste) into soy sauce. freshness of their sushi. (steamed spinach with sesame sauce),

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September 3—September 16, 1998 • IN Step Mishicot Sophisticate Story and photo by Woswo titled The Boxers hangs on one wall. For of the IN Step Staff anyone familiar with the late artist's work, it seems a rare find. It is surprising to find or fifteen years Christopher the work of such nationally known Baugniet has maintained an painters hanging in tiny Mishicot. outpost of fine art in tiny "Since Aaron's passing I have been Mishicot, Wisconsin. His ener- working through his estate that is, his son gy and connoisseurship have Neil, in Madison. We also carry the works made RiverEdge Gallery a mandatory des- of John Colt who has moved to the east tination for art lovers exploring rural Wis- coast. Warrington Colescott is planning to consin. Smug urbanites take heed! There join the gallery with his wife, Francis. I am are cultural gems to be discovered in the planning to give Warrington a one person hamlets of the hinterlands. show next summer." "Visitors here often seem a little taken Baugniet opened RiverEdge in a for- aback. I guess they don't anticipate a gallery mer butcher shop at 432 East Main Street. of this quality in a community this size." "Visitors here often seem a little taken aback. I guess they don't anticipate a gallery of this quality in a community this size."

Christopher Baugniet is arranging the The East Twin River makes a gentle curve statue of a blue heron until it is perfectly in the gallery's back yard, and a pic- poised and lit. Behind, an elegant painting turesque dam can be heard gurgling just begs to be scrutinized. Soft light and warm upstream from the sculpture garden. It woodwork flatters the gallery's impressive seems like a fine place for a picnic. But, collection. Christopher Baugniet tells me he has little "In 1988 we gave a one person show time for such indulgence. to Aaron Bohrod. It was a major showing "I keep an apartment in Manitowoc of his oil paintings. In 1991 we gave a one with my friend Richter, and commute to person show of figurative pencil drawings and from RiverEdge. It takes much perse- by John Wilde. We gave a one person verance and persistence to keep a gallery show to Patrick Farrell. He's long overdue like this running. But, I guess I'm goal ori- to have another show here, but it's diffi- ented, and I won't let success elude me. cult to book some people..." The work does seem to be never ending." Several of Farrell's signed prints and Baugniet keeps three part-time oped quite a good mailing list. Someone sonal invitation to everyone to come on posters hang within the RiverEdge space. employees. Between RiverEdge's antique once recommended to me that we `never up and discover the hospitality Mishicot Just before a staircase that leads from the shop and gallery, there is more than compete with WalMart.' I guess it's a mat- has to offer!" first floor antique shop to the upstairs art enough to keep everyone busy. ter of keeping the caliber of the art at a high For myself, I know that I'll be return- gallery, a couple of the artist's oil-paintings "We have many repeat clients. People level. And not cave into the tourist trade." ing. That little Bohrod is more than are offered for sale. from Chicago, the Twin Cities, The Fox As I leave Baugniet smiles and again tempting. A small watercolor by Aaron Bohrod River Valley and Milwaukee. I have devel- shakes my hand. "I'd like to extend a per-

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Mondays: Mama Roux (Milwaukee):Taco Tuesday! 2/4/1 drinks 5 to 7 p.m. Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour • S to 9 p.m. Park Wednesdays. 55 All-U-Can-Drink Superbust (beer, wine 8, soda). Frontiers Gay/Bi Men's Group - Bridge Club (Madison): The Bridge Club Boot Camp Saloon (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour 4 to 8 p.m. Grill open from 4 to 10 p.m. meets at 1 p.m.. FMI call Brian at (608) 829.1090. Woody's (Milwaukee): 751 tappers and SI off drinks from 4 to 9 p.m. Cell Block (Chicago):WWF/WCW Wrestling. $2 specials on micro- Naplese Lounge (Green Bay): Shake a Drink! Aces free and sixes half- Gay Night at Camp Snoopy - Camp Out '98 (Bloomington, MN): Join brews. price - 3 to 7 p.m. la's (Green Bay): $6 Super Bust. Sean spins requests. thousands of GLBT youth, adults, friends 8 families from the Upper Mid- Club 219 (Milwaukee): Closed. OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): All coffee drinks - S2. Thursdays: west at Mall of America for a night of fun! 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IN Step • September 3 —September 16, 1998 Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Pain 8 Pleasure in the Pit. $1.50 longnecks. Woody's (Milwaukee): 75( tappers and $1 off drinks from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturdays: Pit open. La's (Green Bay): S6 Super Bust. DJ Mark spins. Cell Block (Chicago): Open at 2 p.m. Saturday Night Riot 'til 3 a.m. CALENDAR LISTINGS ARE FREE! Club 94 (Kenosha): Beer Bust 7 p.m. to close. HIV testing 8 to 10 p.m. Holding Cell opens at 10 p.m. Freddie Bane Fridays: Mail, Fax or E-mail your event to: Club 219 (Milwaukee): 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cocktail Hour 1/2 Price Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Drowings for Eagle Leather all night. Pit open. Boot Camp Saloon (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour 4 to 8 p.m. Drinks. Alternate Thursdays: Talent Night or Academy Awards Night. No Club 94 (Kenosha): Dl Jim's party 9 p.m. to close. 1661 N. Water St., Suite 411 cover. Cell Block (Chicago): Fetish Night! Check your Monthly Planner. 5100 drawings. Holding Cell opens at 10 p.m. Club 219 (Milwaukee): 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tea Dance. Free Eats! Milwaukee, WI 53202 Dish (Milwaukee): 2-4-1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Groove with Amy! Amy entertains! Chicago Eagle (Chicago):Club Night. Chicago's Leather and SRN Clubs Dish (Milwaukee): The new night spot for women! Join DJ Amber for 414.218.7840 voice welcome. Pit open. dentin' 8 romancin'. Emeralds (Milwaukee): Tea Thursday! Ice Tea $2.50. 414.278.5868 fax Club 94 (Kenosha): DJ Jeff's party. 10 p.m. to close. Emerald City (Antioch, IL): Super Saturday Night Dance Party! DJ Emerald City (Antioch, ID: In House Pool Tournament. S100 in cash Bange No Cover before 9 p.m. [email protected] prizes. Double elimination. 51.75 MGDL bottles. Dl Bange at 9 p.m. Club 219 (Milwaukee): 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cocktail Hour 1/2 Price Free 8. Anonymous HIV Testing from 8 to 10 p.m. Drinks. Male Strippers. Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Short beers 2 for $1.50. Fluid (Milwaukee): Happy Hour 5 to 8 p.m. Dish (Milwaukee): The new night spot for women! Happy Hour 2-4-1 Mama Roux (Milwaukee): Bar opens at 3 p.m. Eady Bird Specials 3 to BOOK READINGS, 5 to 7 p.m. Join DJ Amber for dancin' 8 romancin'. 6 p.m. Grill hours from 4 to 10 p.m. Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Slammers! $1 -7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Emeralds (Milwaukee): Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Range. No Man's Country (Chicago): Male Strippers and Porn Stars. Show at Mid- CLASSES, CLUBS: Kirby's Klub Madison): Every Thursday Night is 20's Night! Party to the cover before 9 p.m. night. Free Continental Breakfast Sunday Morning. hottest rock all night. SI rail, 51 shots, 50( tops. Listen to our new Thursday, September 3 Emerald City (Antioch, IL): Friday Night Dance Party! No Cover before OH LONE (Rockford, IL): $1.50 shot specials. DJ/Dancing. Ells Todd 8 Shawn. Milwaukee Public Museum - Author Lecture 8 Signing (Milwaukee ): 9 p.m. Live DJ at 9 p.m. The Kloset (Beloit, WI): Happy Hour Drink Specials 4 through 7 p.m. Ray's Bar 8 Grill (Madison): DJ Tyrone. Buy your first drink 8 get your Wayne Grady, one of Canada's prized nature writers will have a book After 7 p.m. It's Ladies Night Out! 53 pitchers, 51.50 bottled beer and Fluid (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. second one FREE at the Back Bar only! signing and reception at 6 p.m. Mr. Grady will talk about his book Vul- 75( taps. Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Pull tabs! 5 to 7 p.m. Scooter's (Eau Claire): All chilled shots only $1.50 - 9 to 11 p.m. DJ thre: Nature's Nasty Gourmet at 7 p.m. in the museum's first-floor LaCage (Milwaukee): Super Bust. DI 8 dancing 7 nights a week. 8 dancing starting at 11 p.m. Owen J. Gramme Lecture Hall. Admission is 56 at the door. Free to The Kloset (Beloit, WI): Happy Hour Drink Specials 4 through 7 p.m. Museum Friends. M8M Club (Milwaukee): Double Bubble with complimentary Hors Dl spinning the hits starting at 8 p.m. $1.50 bottles and Si shots Station 2 (Milwaukee): Hot Sex 51. Monday, September 7 D'oeuvres 5 to 7 p.m. (Liquor and Schnapps). The Ball Game (Milwaukee): 80( tap beers, $2 Bloody Marys, Screws, Mama Roux (Milwaukee): 2/4/1 drinks 5 to 7 p.m. Special appetiz- LaCage (Milwaukee): LaCage Showcase. Show starts at 11 p.m. Greyhounds. All until 6 p.m. Afterwards Bookstore - Open Labor Day (Milwaukee): The store at 2710 North Murray will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI call 963- ers by Stan. M8M Club (Milwaukee): All you can eat Fish Fry and other great spe- The Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 2-4.1 on all mixed drinks from 8 9089. Man's Country (Chicago): Half-Price Night. Rooms 510, Lockers S7. cials. p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, September 9 Noplese Lounge (Green Bay): Pull tabs! drinks as low as 25( 3 to 7 Mama Roux (Milwaukee): Fish Fry 4 to 10 p.m. Open menu specials. The Office (Rockford, IL): Rockford's Best Dance Party! DJ's Jerry 8 p.m. Man's Country (Chicago): Male Strippers and Porn Stars. Show at Mid- Jess One! Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops - Author Appearance (Webster Place, Mil- waukee): John Ridley, formerly of Mequon, will return to read from OH ZONE (Rockford, ID: $1 bottle beer. 50( drafts. night. Woody's (Milwaukee): Open 30 minutes prior to Badger games of 4 p.m. Beer Bust to 8 p.m. Free shots for Badger scores. Love is a Racket at 7 p.m. FMI call (414) 332-1181. Ray's Bar 8, Grill (Madison): Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. $2 Export OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): $1.50 shot specials 8 import beer specials. Thursday, September 10 8 Corona beer 9 p.m. to close. DJ/Dancing. BAR EVENTS: Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops - Author Appearance (Shorewood): Poet Scooter's (Eau Claire): Free Pool 8 Darts. 2.4-1 tap beer 9 p.m. to Ray's Bar 8, Grill (Madison): Fish Fry $6.95 for all you can eat! Happy Koren Holden will read works from her new book of poetry, Book of close. Hour from 4 to 1 p.m. Butch Nite at the Back Bar only! 50( off all Thursday, September 3 drinks for those in leather. Changes, inspired by I Ching at 7 p.m. FMI call (414) 963.3111. South Water St. Docks (Milwaukee): 2-4-1 cocktails 3 to 8 p.m. 75( LaCoge - HIV Testing (Milwaukee): The BESTD Traveling HIV Clinic will taps from 9 p.m. to close. Scooter's (Eau Claire): $1 domestic bottles 9 p.m. to close. he there from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. FMI call (414) 272.2144. Friday, September 11 Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops -Author Appearance (Webster Place, Mil- Station 2 (Milwaukee): Beer, wine 8 roil 2-4-1 all night! South Water Street Docks (Milwaukee): 2-4-1 cocktails 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 4 waukee): Wilton Barnhardt will read from his new novel Show World, Station 2 (Milwaukee): Dr. $1.50. Pumpkin Pie $1. The Ballgame (Milwaukee): 51.75 rail drinks 9 p.m. to close. McGillicudy Magnolia's Grill at the Douglas Dunes - Labor Day Weekend (Douglas, at 8 p.m. FM' call (414) 332-1181. The Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 2-4.1 on all mixed drinks from 8 MI): The festivities go on through September 7. Located at 333 Blue The Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Tex-Mex! 51.50 bottles of Corona. Saturday, September 12 $150 shots of Cuervo/Tequila Rose. Complimentary Salsa 8 Chips. p.m. to 10 p.m. Star Highway. Strippers every Friday. Pool Bar open seven days a until ????? Anyone in Afterwards Bookstore • Author Appearance (Milwaukee): A Night of The Office (Rockford, IL): Best Dance Party! DJ Cris. week. T-Dances every Sunday from 5 p.m. The Office (Rockford, IL): Beer 51 Well drinks $1.50. underwear gets half-price drinks. Burgers, Drinks 8 Hot Music. FMI call Murder and Mayhem starts at 7 p.m. with guests Ellen Hart (Wicked The Trading Company (Eau Claire): Super Bust! 9 p.m. to close. S8 The Trading Company (Eau Claire): All chilled shots $1.50 • 9 to 11 (616) 857-1401 Games) 8 Mark Zubro (Are You Nuts?). FMI call 963-9089. rail, 510 call mixers, 512 top-shelf mixers. p.m. Fluid's Blind Dote Party (Milwaukee): Running Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 13 Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! 56 All- Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! Sunday. Prizes include Trip to London, 25" TV, Mountain Bike. Drink Harry W. Schwartz Bookstore - Official Launch Party (Downer Ave.): U-Can Drink Rail Bust! Specials. S2 MGD 8 MGD Lite Bottles. Woody's (Milwaukee): 75( tappers and Si off drinks from 4 to 9 p.m. Cultural Chaos has its opening party for its second season of music, the- Sunday, September 6 ater and opera the Downer Bookstore, 2559 N. Downer from 3 to 6 p.m. Entertainment, free food, raffles and a poetry readings. FMI this Club S's Planet 0 Video Dance Bar - Inaugural Show (Madison): The 332-1181. FMI and season tickets for Cultural Chaos, Simply Wonderful, Simply Devine will host the Inaugural Show at the event call (414) call the Pabst Theater at (414) 286-8777. new Club 5's Planet 0 Video Dance Bar at 5 Applegate Court at 10 p.m. EMI call (608) 277-9700. Monday, September 14 Friday, September 11 Afterwards Bookstore - Reading Group (Milwaukee): The group will be reading Boy Culture, by Matthew Rettenmund at 7:30 p.m.-.FMI call The Milwaukee Eagle - Fund-Raiser (Milwaukee): The Team Eagle's 963.9089. AIDS Walk Fund-Raiser goes on from 10 p.m. to close. There will be drawings every half hour. Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops - Author Appearance (Shorewood): Madison career experts Pat Aleo 8 Patty Mullins, authors of the book Walker's Point Cafe - HIV Testing (Milwaukee): The BESTD Traveling The Best Work of Your Life, will lead a resume workshop and discussion HIV Clinic will be there from 9 p.m. to Midnight. FMI call (414) 272- how to jump-start your career and life at 7 p.m. FMI call (414) 963- 2144. on 3111. Saturday, September 12 +if Tuesday, September 15 The Kloset - Grand Opening Party (Beloit, WI): Join the fun! The party GLBTO Book Discussion Group (Madison): The group will discuss two starts at 6 p.m. at 232 Shirland Ave. There's no cover charge! There books: one fiction novel and a non-fiction book that ties in with the fiction will be drawings, drink specials, a Dl, an AIDS Network Booth, a Kiss- novel. Meet at Borders Book Store East at 7 p.m. FMI (608) 240-0080 ing Booth and Food! FMI call (608) 363-8764. Wednesday, September 16 September 13 Livin' Large. Photo by Jamie @ IN Step unveiling extravaganza. Sunday, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops - Author Appearance (Shorewood): Ann Club 5's Planet 0 Video Dance Bar - Entertainment (Madison): Felicia Elizabeth Dekorski 8. Kathie Lokken, two Milwaukee-area writers who will host an evening of entertainment at the new Club S's Planet 0 have selections included in Generation to Generation: Reflections on ihtmtkiten Video Dance Bar at 5 Applegate Court at 10 p.m. FMI call (608) 27/- Friendships Between Young and Old, published by Papier-Moche Press, 9700. 41IC"wirAgp will read from their works at 7 p.m. FMI call (414)963-3111.

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Thursday, September 3 Diversity G/L Resource Center (Rockford, ID: Located at 610 E State St. 0-pen from 4 to 9 p.m. Teen Drop-in Hours. FMI call (815) 964- 2639. • Gay AA/Gay Al-anon - 12-Step Meetings (Kenosha): These recovery groups meet every Thursday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5810

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September 3 —September 16, 1998 • IN Step 8th Ave, at 7:30 p.m. FMI call Bill or Art at (414) 694-0115 is at 10 a.m. ot 1127 University Ave. FMI call (608) 256-2353. Great Hall at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. S3 general public. SI schedule an audition appointment. members & children FMI call 278-8295. Gay/Lesbian AA Closed Meeting (Madison): Meets weekly at 8 p.m. Monday, September 7 Friday, September 4 at the First Congregational Church, 1609 University Ave. FMI call Gay AA/Goy Al-anon - 12-Step Meetings Monday, September 14 Bring your lawn chair (608) 222-8989. (Racine): These recovery BluelAll Borbeque - Veteran's Park (Milwaukee): groups meet every Monday at 625 College Ave. of 8 p.m. FMI call Art MGLO & MGLPO • Social/Film (Marshfield, WI): Bring a dish to pass. to this free lakefront event and help Milwaukee celebrate Labor Day South Madison Health & Family Ctr. (Madison): Free, anonymous at (414) 694-0115. The social starts at 7 p.m. at 130 S. Central Ave. The Movie is To Wong Weekend with plenty of Blues, Jazz, Zydeco & Alternative Rock music. walk-in HIV testing fro 5 to 7:45 p.m. Located at 2202 South Park St. Gay/Bi Men's AA - Closed Meeting (Madison): The group Foo, Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar. FMI call (715) 387-2068. Local, regional and national artists will be performing through 9/6 with FMI call (608) 261-9270. meets at 8 p.m. at the University United Methodist Church, 1121 University Ave. Frontiers Gay/Bi Men's Group - Film Circle (Madison): The Blue Hour plenty of Borbeque & Beer. Third Thursdays HIV Self-Help Group (Baraboo, WI): This group spon- FMI call (608) 222-8989. (German with English subtitles) will be screened at 7:30 p.m. FMI call Madison Rep Opening Night (Madison): Jeffrey Hatcher's, Three View- sored by persons living with HIV, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital & the WISH • Generic AA 12-Step Meeting (Madison): The group meets at 6 Colin at (608) 251-2338. ings, opens at 8 p.m. at the Isthmus Playhouse of the Madison Civic AIDS Network meets every 3rd Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. in Baraboo. p.m. at the Atwood Community OT, 2425 Atwood Ave. FMI call (608) Center and runs through 9/21. FMI & tickets call (608) 267-2674. Refreshments are served & transportation assistance is available. FMI Wednesday, September 16 249-5096. & location call (608) 643-7241 or (608) 643- 7583. Charles Allis Art Museum - Films (Milwaukee): Classic Movies in a Clas- Saturday, September 5 (Milwaukee): This .event called Le Women's Consciousness Raising Group (Madison): Meets weekly at Tuesday, September 8 sic Mansion presents Musical Film Extravaganzas (Ziegfield, Busby Present Music - Season Opener Eleanor Powell) at the Grand Opening of the New Tombeau de Liberace, will take place at the Milwaukee Art Museum. 5:30 p.m. at 122 State St. Suite 403. FMI call (608) 250-6775. Boyz Nite - ARCW - (Milwaukee): The group meets every Tuesday from Berkely, Alice Faye, gen- Stroll the galleries at 7 p.m. Concert starts at 8 p.m. EMI & Tickets, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Assemble Safer Sex kits and other prevention mate- Margaret Rahil Great Hall at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. S3 UU Church - Lesbian Support/Discussion Group (Rockford, IL): The eral public. $1 members & children FMI call 278-8295. call (414) 271-0711. group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at 4848 Turner Rd. FMI call (815) 636- Pals. It's a place to hang out with other gay men and just dish. Movie 7298. night is on the first Tuesday of each month. All ages welcome. FMI call Wednesday, September 9 Chris (414) 225-1556 or Andy (414) 225.1502. MUSEUMS E GALLERIES G/L/B/T Youth Group - Meeting (Kenosha): This group meets the first Milwaukee Rep - Season Opener (Milwaukee): Amadeus, the Tony & third Fridays of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. at the ARCW Offices, LGB Campus Center - Boy-Oh-Boy Men's Social Group (Madison): This Thursday, September 3 Award-winning production about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, social group for ages 18 to 25 meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 406 will open at the Powerhouse Theater and run through 10/11, 1998. 1212 57th St. FMI call 800-924-6601. Charles Allis Art Museum - Bodmer Engravings (Milwaukee): Seventy- W. Gilman St. FMI call (608) 265-3344. FMI & tickets call (414) 224-9490 High Tea & Talk - Senior Men's Group (Madison): High Tea & Talk is an two extraordinary engravings by Karl Bodmer, documenting Native anony- organization-free (no long associated with SAGE/Dane) opportunity for Madison Community Health Ctr - HIV Testing (Madison): Free, American culture and the American frontier of the eody 1830s will be Friday, September 11 mous, walk-in HIV testing fro 3 to 5:45 p.m. ot 1133 Williamson St. senior men and their friends who enjoy the company of other men to on exhibit through October 11. FMI call (414) 281-8295. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (Milwaukee): A concert ver- FMI call (608) 255-0704. gather on Friday afternoons. The group meets at Monty's Blue Plate MIAD - Design (Milwaukee): The Future by Design will continue its sion Puccini's opera Turandot will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Also of Diner, 2089 Atwood Ave, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and is wheel chair Northland Gay Men's Center - Open Discussion Group (Duluth, MN): through March 27, 1999 in the Brooks Stevens Gallery of the Mil- the same time on Sunday, 9/13 in Uihlein Hall of the Marcus Center. accessible. The group met weekly from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd Ave waukee Institute of Art & design. The exhibition shows the evolution of FMI call (414) 291-7605 or 1-800-291-7605. coming out issues, Incarnation Lutheran Church • HIV Testing (Milwaukee): The BESTD East, Temple opera Block, Suite 309. Topics include familiar objects. FMI call (414) 276-7889. support & resources. No age limits. FMI call (218) 122-8585. Saturday, September 12 Traveling HIV Clinic will be there from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. FMI call Friday, September 4 (414) 272-2144 UHS Counseling & Consultation Services Sex Out Loud (Madison): Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra FREE Thank You Milwaukee! Concert Gallery H2O - Paintings & Sculpture (Milwaukee): Below the Surface, (Milwaukee): This free concert takes place during the Marcus Center's LGB Campus Center -Speak French Madison): There's a fabulous French This discussion group far Gay/Bi students meets in the Memorial Union at 12 p.m. every Tuesday. FMI call (608) 265-4901. paintings and steel sculpture by Barbara Peterson will be on exhibit annual open house. The open house runs from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Table. Bring your lunch. All levels of French speakers welcome. locat- through October 2, 1998. FMI call (414) 211-8032. throughout the Center. The concert is at 4 p.m. in Uihlein Holl. FMI call ed at 406 W. Gilman St. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FMI call (608) Womonsong - Rehearsal (Madison) The group meets at Beth Israel Ctr (414) 291-1605. 265-3344. at 7 p.m. FMI call (608) 222-2987. Milwaukee Art Museum Music (Milwaukee): MAM's First Fridays resumes. Shaken & Stirred, with Jerry Grillo's tribute to Frank Sinatra Outcast Theater - Benefit (UWM-Parkside): A remounting of Love Let- Northland Gay Men's Center Weekly HIV/AIDS Social Group (Duluth, Wednesday, September 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sample appetizers, sip a martini and go through ters will be presented at 8 p.m. in the UW-Parkside Studio Theater, and MN): The group meets from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd Ave Gay/Bi Men's Alanon Group (Madison): Meets at the University Unit- Covering History: Quilts in Wisconsin. $7 general public, $5 members. repeat performances will be held 9/13 at 5 and 8 p.m. FMI & tickets East, Temple opera Block, Suite 309. This is on opportunity for all men ed Methodist Church, 1127 University Ave. every Wednesday at 6 p.m. FM) call (414)22403200. call (414) 681-8934. with HIV/AIDS to socialize and find support. FMI call (218)122-8585. FMI call (608) 256-4107 or (608) 846-2860. Saturday, September 5 Sunday, September 13 Friday, September 4 Diversity GL Resource Or Coming Out Support Group (Rockford, IL): Milwaukee Art Museum Present Musk Season Opener (Milwaukee): Charles Allis Art Museum Music in the Great Hall (Milwaukee): Pianist SAGE/Milwaukee - Men's Discussion Group (Milwaukee): A discussion The group meets every Wednesday at 610 E. State St. from 7 to 8 This event called Le Tombeau de Liberace, will take place at 8 p.m. Jayne Latva presents works by turn-of-the-century Milwaukee com- group for mature men takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the SAGE Room p.m. FMI call (815) 964-2639. Tickets are $19 and $15 for general admission and $7.50 for stu- posers at 3.m. in the Margaret Rahil Great Hall. $10 general public, S8 of Lake Park Lutheran Church. TOPIC: The first of half hour of a four- LGB Campus Center - Queer Chicks Social Group (Madison): This social dents. FMI call (414) 271-0111. Friends of Charles Allis, S5 children. Reserve by calling (414) 218- hour documentary of the Gay Liberation Movement called The Question group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 219 N. Hamilton St. FMI 8295. Tuesday, September 8 of Equality deals with the early stages of the movement followed by call (608) 265-3344. a group discussion. Socialize after the meeting. FMI call (414) 271- MAM - Exhibition Gallery Talk (Milwaukee): An informal exhibition tour Madison Vet Center - GIB Veterans Meeting (Madison): The group 0378. of Coveting History: Quilts in Wisconsin, led by Judy Clowes at 1:30 meets every Wednesday at 147 S Butler at 5 p.m. FMI call (608) p.m. Regular museum admission. Free to MAM members. FMI call Wisconsin & Northern Illinois 13th Annuol GLBT AA Roundup - Com- 262-7084 or (608) 264-5342. mitment '98 (Milwaukee): The Roundup takes place at the Milwaukee (414) 224-3200. Women's Self-Defense - Free Ongoing .Workshop (Dane County): New War Memorial, 700 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. There will be three days MIAD - Prints/Graphics (Milwaukee): Printed Matters, which runs students are welcome to start the workshop from 7 to 8:30 p.m. any of recovery and networking from September 4 through 6 for M, Al- through 10/3 at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & design, will show Tuesday throughout the year. located ot N6883 Hwy. N (1 mile north Anon, OA, SCA and other 12-Step programs. Included will be Recovery two- and three-dimensional work created by printmakers using trade of Sun Prairie) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints gym. Workshops, a Pizza Party, a Dance, and a Spiritual Breakfast and Open fiord, non-traditional and contemporary methods. An opening recep- Church not affiliated with the class. FMI call (608) 837-9514. Speaker Meeting. FMI call (414) 282-3705 tion will be held 9/11 from 7 to 9 p.m. FMI call (414) 276-7889. Friday, September 11 Saturday, September 5 Thursday, September 10 AIDS National PUG conference in Milwaukee, FMI 255- 0533 (3 DAYS - Network - HIV/AIDS Support Group (Madison): This group meets Milwaukee Art Museum - Sculpture Opening (Milwaukee): From Figure from 10 a.m. to FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY - NEED MORE INFO - OR REMOVE!!! noon at UW Hospital, 600 Highland Ave. in K6/Rm. to Floor Sculpture in the 20th Century, opens with a preview in the 280, 2nd floor. FMI call (608) 252-6540 or 1.800-486.6276. Saturday, September 12 Joumal/lubor Galleries at 5:30 p.m. and runs through November 8, Cathedral Square Pork - Farm Market (Milwaukee) Home-grown fruits LGBT Community Lakefront Picnic (Milwaukee): Just look for the Rain- 1998. There is a lecture in the Vogel/Helfaer Galleries by Dr. Steven and veggies, plants, herbs, baked goods and music every Saturday bow Flag! Bring your picnic baskets, lawn games, boom boxes and Nash at 6:15 p.m. The exhibit and lecture are free with museum through 10/7. It all starts at 7:30 o.m. and runs through 12:30 p.m. friends (you will need to provide your own lunch & beverages), and admission, free to MAM members. Milwaukee County citizens are free Catch the mother of all Farmer's Markets in West Allis at 65th and join the LGBT Community at McKinley Marina Park on Milwaukee's on Wednesday and Saturday mornings 10 a.m. until noon. FMI call Greenfield from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Lakefront from noon to 4 p.m. Bring a kite to fly. The Wisconsin Kite (414 ) 224-3200. Dane County Farmer's Market - (Madison): Every Saturday and Society is having a fly-in on the same day. Friday, September 11 Wednesday you will find fresh produce, plants, and other goodies at Monday, September 14 UWM Fine Arts Galleries Capitol Square in Madison. Check it out! (Milwaukee): In UWM Gallery One, the art- (AIR - Research Conference (Milwaukee): HIV/AIDS in Russia: Epi- works of Milwaukee artist Tom Bomberger, Japanese artist Yoshimomo GLB M - Open Meeting (Madison): This meeting takes place every Sat- demiology, Policy, and Social Aspects with Andrei P Kozlov, Ph.D. from Nara, and French artist Jena-Luc Vilmouth are on exhibit. In Gallery Two, urday at 6 p.m. at The United, 14 W. Mifflin, Suite 103. FMI call 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at 1249 N. Franklin. EMI call (414) 456- the works of Chicago artist D'nell Larson will be on exhibit. Both Gallery (608) 255-8582. /731. One and Two will open September 11 and show through November 22, Northland Gay Men's Center - Social Night (Duluth, MN): Meets every 1998. In Gallery Three, the works of Chicago-based artist Doug lschar Saturday. Activities include games, videos and other social events from FILM, TV, VIDEO E RADIO: will be shown from September 11 through October 15. Glamour to spare. Photo by Jamie @ 219. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd Ave East, Temple opera Block, Wednesday, September 16 Suite 309. FMI call (218) 722-8585. Thursday, September 3 Milwaukee Public Museum Photographs (Milwaukee): Nazi Olympics Sunday, September 6 Landmark Downer Theater - Film (Milwaukee) The Slums of Beverly Berlin 1938, a traveling exhibit from the United States Holocaust Hills & Next Stop Wonderland Gay Men's Discussion Group (Milwaukee): This group meets at BESTD opened 8/29. FMI call (414) 964- Memorial Museum will open in the 2nd-floor Steigleder Gallery and run 2720. Clinic, 1240 E. Brady St. topic: Goy Parenting. A 53 donation is through 12/13/98. The exhibit is free with regular museum admis- requested. FMI call Bill Hanel at (414) 276-7626. Friday, September 4 sion. Milwaukee County residents are free on Mondays. James Reeb UU Church - Worship Service (Madison): The service is Landmark Oriental Theater - Film Opening (Milwaukee): Billy's Holly- from 10 to 11 a.m. at 2146 E. Johnson St. FMI call (608) 242• wood Screen Kiss , a new film with music by David Mosely, with Medi- THEATER ARTS: 8881. son-based actor Richard Ganoung, opens today. FMI call (414) 276- Thursday, September 3 Perfect Harmony Chorus - Rehearsal (Madison): Met and sing every 8711. The Last Jazz In The Park Concert (Milwaukee): The East Town Jazz Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church on Capital Square from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, September 6 Orchestra will perform big-band favorites of the late 40's and early Enter from the West Washington side of the court yard. FMI 50's (608) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the 232-0528. WORT Radio 89.9 FM • Her Turn (Madison): Women's news and Infor- lost concert of the season in Cathedral Park. mation by and about women from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Followed by Her The drawings for East Town's Great Jazz Raffle (lots of great prizes) Seeking Sobriety Non-Religious Recovery Group (Milwaukee) This Infinite Variety: Women in Music from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All gen- will be drawn during intermission of this concert. recovery group meets at 6 p.m. every Sunday at BESTD Clinic, 1240 res and styles. Interviews, live guests and announcement for the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus - Auditions (Milwaukee): Auditions for all E. Brady St. (use side door). FMI coil Danny at (414) 540-0961 or womyn's community. FMI call (608) 256-2001. voice parts will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Call (414) 967-1905 to Richard at (414) 442-1132. Ha! Ha! Photo by Jamie @ Sage Party at Boot Camp. Monday, September 7 University Congregational Church - Worship Service (Madison): Service WYOU-(able 4 - Free Speech & Dyke TV (Madison): Free Speech TV produced in Denver followed by Dyke TV, a 30-minute show for les- POPULAR NEWS bians that is produced in New York City. Shows 10:30 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, September 9 Discount Videos & Magazines WYOU TV Cable Channel 4 - Nothing To Hide (Madison): This weekly Hundreds of Adult Male Videos show airs from 9 to 11 p.m. Tonight The three Democrat candidates as low as $9.95 of the House of Representatives present their candidacy to Madison's Open 7 days a week • 8am to midnight Labor Temple. 225 North Water St.•Milwaukee•278-0636 WORT 89.9 FM QUEERY (Madison): Your Queer FM radio station for local news and information for South-central Wisconsin plays every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Followed by "This Way Out" an interna- 513 E. State St. tional LGBT newsmagazine from 7:30 to 8 p.m. To volunteer call T he Rockford, IL 61104 Margo Robb at (608) 250001. (815) 965-0344 Friday, September 11 Charles Allis Art Museum - Films (Milwaukee): Classic Movies in a Clas- Rockford's Hot Spot! sic Mansion celebrates Wisconsin Movie Stars with a screening of 1-90 to Bus. 20 (State St.) Woman of the Year with Tracy & Hepburn in the New Margaret Rahil Grand girls doing a grand job. Photo by Jamie @ Sage Party at Boot Camp.

k5A IN Step • September 3 —September 16, 1998 El1R1RIRORIRIORIR11210RITEIRIORIRIRtralRIRIP-lratRIRIRIRIRIORIr21R221RIORIRIORtRirehl=1 Fall Arts Preview, continued from Page 17 The productions offered by the Sky- light Opera Theater during 1998 are The Pirates of Penzance and The King & I. delightful tale by Truman Capote (adapt- During 1999, the production of Bally- ed by Theater X) runs from December 4 more will have a world premiere with the through 20. For more information call WISCONSIN'S Opera Company of Philadelphia; Don LARGER (414) 278-0555. Pasquale and The World Goes `Round The Madison Repertory Theater con- piercing & Body Jewelry Facility! tinues its season with Jeffrey Hatcher's will close out the season. For more infor- Three Viewings. This production opens mation call (414) 291-7800. Guaranteed lowest Prices. *Coming Sept-Oct. 1998: This season's Classical Conversations a Milwaukee's 1st Tattoo Friday, September 4 at 8 p.m. at the Madi- State of the Art at the Pabst Theater, also led by Andrews Techniques. Studio in 25 years! son Civic Center's Isthmus Playhouse, 211 State Street, and continues through Sill, features three in-depth looks at the 4ik Best Selection & Service. 4ilk Walk-ins welcome! life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus E. Sunday, September 27. In a small town Hospital-grade sterilization. Free Parking Across Street funeral parlor, three stories weave together Mozart. The season begins at 7:30 p.m. to portray the extent to which we all hold on Wednesday, October 28 with "Mozart on to memories, money, life and love. and Music for the Virtuoso." Sill con- Other Madison Rep productions will ducts Rondo, the final movement from be How I Learned to Drive (October), The Piano Concerto No. 22. Also on the pro- ki1110. Man Who Came to Dinner (December 11- gram will be the Serenade No. 10 Gran BODY Partita as featured in the film "Amadeus." Visit Our New location in Prospect Mall! 13 at the Wisconsin Union Theater), Lady Day at Emerson's Bar Grill (January For further information call (414) 291- 2239 N. Prospect Ave. (Prospect Mall, Lower Level) • 414.273-3777 1999), The Cripple of Inishmaan March), 7605 or 1-800-291-7605. OPEN: Mon-Sat: 12 - 9 • Sun: 12 - 5 and Sherlock's Last Case as the season con- Present Music's 17th Season Opener and Party takes place at the Milwaukee Art OlizimizozheirairetorammorairemoretrenzireoratoreireiraoretreuzirahalooRnEnzhanzoiLl clusion. For more information, call (608) 266-9055, TTD (608) 267-2674. Museum on Saturday, September 5 at 8 p.m. It will be a camp homage to Wladziu MUSIC Valentino Liberace and his extravagant stage The Florentine Opera's 66th Anniver- persona. The composition by composer J&M ACCOUNTING sary season unfurls on November 13, 14 Michael Daugherty, is a piano concerto and 15, 1998 with two splendid one-act titled Le Tombeau de Liberace. It comes in Italian operas—Pietro Mascagni's Cavalle- four evocative movements with names like AND TAX SERVICE ria Rusticana and Ruggerio Leoncavalo's I "Rhinestone Kickstep" and "Candelabra Pagliacci. Considered "shocking, coarse, Rhumba." Other works by Kamran Ince, and violent" by early American Audiences, Henryck Gorecki, and Harrison Birdwhis- these operas form an inseparable pair, tle will be performed. Tickets can be Computerized depicting realistic themes of jealousy and ordered by calling (414) 271-0711. TR EEMal vengeance through their glorious melodies. Financial 'Mattis Proper... DANCE by UM The Florentine Opera season contin- AIINMMINI MM. MI Milwaukee Ballet has announced a Services ~/I ues with the American Premiere of Lowell Liebermann's The Picture of Dorian Gray, "Season of Elevated Elegance" for 1998- double-perfor- based on Oscar Wilde's provocative and '99. The opening night controversial novel. The opera promises mance of Bizet's Carmen and Auber's Les Rondezvous choreographed by Frederick Jobin, C.P.A Sam Balistreri to be a cornerstone event in Milwaukee's Tom at Uihlein Hall of 2nd International Arts Festival and Mil- Ashton, will take place Accountant Enrolled Agent (Independent) the Marcus Center on October 29 and Certified Public waukee's New Opera Festival, presented run through November 1. December in conjunction with the Florentine's sister us Tchaikowski's The Nutcracker in opera company in Milwaukee, The Sky- brings 5714 West Vliet Street an all new production that will run from light Opera Theater. For a free brochure December 12 to 30 at the Marcus Cen- (414) 453-3899 • (414) 453-3907 (fax) or to order season tickets, call (414) 291- ter's Uihlein Hall. 5700, ext. 24. CRITICS AGREE IT'S BETTER THAN SEX! CREAMCITY SQUARES "SEXUA Invites & Welcome You to Two Special Events C NAOS

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As he sits smok- READINGS, BOOK ing cigarettes from a two-month old sample pack of Japanese smokes, he SIGNINGS AND notices a white limo pulling up. A very FUN! tan hand holds out a bubbling flute of champagne, and a voice says, "Merry Christmas." The voice belongs to Brad Sher- wood, founder of Magnet Entertain- WICKED ment, and one of the most powerful GAM ES so men in a town full of powerful men. Connection made, "they head to Malibu in Kevin's car to share a day and night of abandon in the mogul's lavish beach house." Sherwood makes an all-out play for Kevin's affections, and soon the gifts CUINAN start to pour in. Here's where we get a I shopping lesson! Sherwood has a coterie of rich gay ELLEN HART friends; the most important being his tainment industry's "Velvet Mafia." life-long friend, Rob, a former ice-danc- (think of David Geffen and that crowd). ing star. Rob has a penchant for less than "...Kevin Malloy is a drop-dead gor- presentable street trash, preferably twins. afterwords geous New Yorker who has arrived in He likes to make secret videos of the town one step ahead of "the angry, rack- action and shares it all with Brad. Books & Espresso Bar eteer father of his lover." His new room- A party to end all parties is planned 2710 N Murray, Milw. mate, Leon, "was just good looking to introduce Kevin to Brad's friends. The www.afterwords.com enough for Kevin to be friends with." masterminding of this event— with Rob (414)963-9089 They met through an outfit called in charge—is something else. So is the "Roommate World," and decided that actual shindig. All the richest old queens they made a good team. Their apartment and closeted stars come out of the wood- is situated near a pricey health club called work. There are strippers and go-go boys the Athletic Connection, where they entertaining and the party ends up in an spend a great deal of each day pumping orgy that destroys the interior of the up their bodies. There's lots of talk of abs house, not to mention the grounds. and quads and gluts, not to mention Party on, girls!! which days were devoted to improving There's only one fly in the ointment. which set of muscles. "Tuesdays, for When they first met, Brad left his example, were devoted to triceps." address book in Kevin's convertible. The apartment is nearly empty except When Kevin finally returned to his for beds, hundreds of CDs, and cable TV apartment, he found the book and he The rusty medicine cabinets are chock- and Leon copied all the names and full of expensive products. "Like many phone numbers . . . just in case! Earlier, youngish people in LA, they could not there had been a nasty incident with an imagine buying a house, but a forty-dol- actor who tried to get Kevin in bed lar bottle of hair conditioner did not seem instead of paying for the photo work unreasonable. It seemed, in fact, absolute- he'd done. It ended up getting a little ly right." There were shampoos, cuticle rough and Kevin wanted to get even. closers, soaps from the Body Shop, eye He sent multiple copies of an incrimi- pencils from MAC, cotton balls, toners, nating FAX to a lot of Brad's business astringents and moisturizers. connections. The linen closet in the hallway con- Moments before the party this little tains even more goodies and this list of scheme backfires when one of Brad's expensive unguents, palliatives and tinc- lawyers receives a FAX that has been sent tures could easily make up a crash- from one of Brad's rarely used private t course in beauty tips for any one who numbers. Kevin is confronted by Brad has the money to purchase them. Ditto and confesses to what he did. Brad gets for the list of "named" designer clothing, furious and flies off in his jet. Kevin goes which gets more expensive as the story back east, and the rest of the plot is for I clYs progresses. you to find out. The ending is a bit soap Only the most anonymous of tricks opera-ish, but it's still a good read. ever sets foot in the apartment, and then (Simon & Schuster, ISBN: 0-684- they have only the briefest acquaintance 84936-4, $24 Hardcover). the living room rug; no one ever with —Ed Grover makes it to the boy's bedrooms, and any orgasms were wiped away with mid- priced paper towels. To bring in some

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While you are there, stop by The f you weren't performers, or anyone that just dropped a Miller Brewing Company), it was time to Office for DJ Jes One and Chris on lights. Bea Brady fortunate buck in one of those donation jars. Your head out. We went over to Triangle to Rock and Soul Revue upstairs at 9 p.m. enough to I work and generosity will go a long way. give Rob and the staff a hard time. That Sunday, September 6 have been able Closing out Friday night was Josie didn't last long for me, I knew I had a full to attend this Santiago, with enough energy to get day ahead of me so I left the group and Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss Party at the Triangle. year's PrideFest, people pumped up for a night of dancing headed home to my comforter and a big Stop by and enter to win Billy merchandise! Fun you missed the at 219, Dish or LaCage. Attendance on pillow. And yes, I did call Josh and left starts at 9 p.m. best one yet. Friday night? More than last year but still him a real mushy message before dozing Wednesday, September 9 Not a drop of a bit low. off! XXX000. 2.4.1 Night, All Nite at Mama Roux rain, tempera- Saturday was a different story. As I said Sunday was perfect. Josh came over Wednesday is tures in the 70's earlier, the weather was terrific. Lots of early that morning so I woke up with a Thursday, September 10 and 80's, and barely a cloud in the sky. people passed through the gates of Pride- smile on my face. Yes, I was a bit tired OK, Friday night there was this flying-ant- Join South Water Street Docks for $3 Weiss Beers Fest to enjoy any number of things. This from ... well. Anyway, I headed over to the from 9 p.m. to midnite. bug thing going on, but I'd rather deal year I didn't hit the festival grounds until 3 IN Step World Headquarters to help with a few insects than an entire weekend p.m. The first thing I did was a little shop- put together our parade entry. We put Friday, September 11 of cold, rainy weather. ping. I looked for a pair of sunglasses pink and black balloons all over a pretty Team Eagle fundraiser for the Wisconsin AIDS Walk Kicking off the 3-day festival was the (mine were in Chris's truck), but I could- black truck; made up some signs and we from 10 p.m. to close. Drawings every 1/2 hour. funky sounds of Rufus and the n't find anyone selling them so I checked were on our way over to the festival Singing Machine at the Alyn Hess out some jewelry. There was a fabulous sil- grounds, Saturday, September 12 Stage. Opening Ceremonies followed, ver chain, but when I put it on it was just After we got to the grounds, we real- It's Singsational at the M&M Club. with the Possum Queen Finals right after too long. My Aunt Cheryl gets a t-shirt ized that black balloons weren't such a Saturday, September 12 that. This show had so much "camp" that every year, and I found one that I know good idea. 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Chris Hammerbeck for taking so many As Time Drags On, a AIDS Walk Wisconsin Benefit she was kind enough to pass on the crown Men Out Loud was, for me, a pleas- great photographs. I couldn't have partici- Show at 1100 Club starts at 3 p.m. and features off to Lizzie Bordeaux, who has also ant surprise. I've not heard much of their pated if he hadn't helped me out with the an all-star cast, food, beer and raffles. A $5 put in lots of time and effort into this tear's music, so I didn't know how good they photograph. Did we win best entry? Hard- requested donation at the door goes to AIDS Walk contest. Victoria Maxwell (Max B.) sounded. OK, they weren't bad looking ly, but we had a lot of fun. Wisconsin. was (to his surprise) given an achievement either! 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Oakland Ave, 53211 694-6800 Campus Ministry, 611 N 14th St, 53233 288-6873 13 This Fuente www.arcw.org (800) 359.9272 Is It (M) La Metro Milwaukee Tennis Club (Scott) 962.6124 418 E. Wells 53202 278-9192 625 South 5th St, 53204 271.8595 Milwaukee LGFIT Community Center Mark Behar, PA-C (Family/ Primary Care) (www.mkelgbt.com) Family Care Center, 18 Triangle (M, V) 10 M&M/Glass Menagerie (lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch) P.O. Box 93278, 53203 483-4110 1834 W WI, 53233 933-3600 383-9412 124 N. 347-1962 BESTD (Brady East STD) Clinic (STD diagnosis and 135 E National 53204 Water 53202 Narcotics Anonymous (request Gay mtgs.) 543-4850 Woody's (MW, D) North Shore Bistro 272-0111 Orgullo Latino/a Latin Pride treatment HIV tests) 1240 E Brady 53202 272-2144 BESTD Womens Clinic 1579 S. 2nd, 53204 672-0806 Riverpoint Village, 1.43 8 Brown Deer 351.6100 1532 N. Astor (c/a Silver Dollar Cafe Murguia) 1240 E Brady, 53202 272-2144 COFFEE HOUSES/RESTAURANTS Outdoors Cooperative Sports Group 963.9833 831 South 16th Street, 53204 645-8860 Parents 8 Friends of Lesbians 8 Gays Gay Mens HIV+ Support Group Aztec° 271-2786 (PFIAG) Clinic 272-2144 Sunset Boulevard (Coffee House) PO Box 21853, 53221 299-9198 BESTD 816 South 5th St., 53204 383-8816 2323 N. Murray Ave. Gay Men's Support Group for Partners of HIV+ Men Bear Brew (Coffee House) Walker's Pathfinders (Youth counseling, shelter) BESTD 272-2144 Point Cafe (10am-after hours) 1614 East Kane Clinic 708 N. Milwaukee St., 53202 224.8877 1106 S. 1st St. 53204 384-1999 Place, 53202 211-1560 Health Options (Holistic Health Services) PrideFest (Pride Committee) Bellissimo Restaurant 823 N. 2nd Street, #811, 53202 225.9303 PO Box 93852, 53203 272-FEST 3510 N. Oakland Ave., 53211 332-2231 HELP LINES Dennis C. 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Keefe Medical Center Specialties Clinic 1030 East Juneau, 53202 212-0011 Ave., 53212 225-1645 945 SAGE Milwaukee (For older lesBiGays) N 12, 53233 219-7908 HIV/AIDS Ministry PO Box 92482, 53202 after 4pm 271-0378 St. Camillus Saturday SoftBall (Nursing Care) League (SSBL) 10101 W. 259-4664 Pt) Box 92605, 53202 454-9204 Wisconsin Ave., 53226 STD Specialties Clinic Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA) 299-0155 Sherman Park Rainbow Assoc. 3251 N Holton, 53212 264.8800 PO Box 76115, 53216 777-3986 BARS Sister Acts (Lesbian Social Group) 1 Ballgame (Mw, V, D, F) Contact Annie 375.8656 196 S. 2nd 53204 273.7474 Shoreline Country Dancers Barbie's Playhouse (Wm) PO Box 92213,53202-0273 700 E. Meinecke, 53212 374-7441 Silver Space (Group for Older lesbians) 3 Boot Camp (M, L/L) c/o Counseling Center, 2038 N. Bartlett 271-2565 209 E. National 53204 643.6900 S.O.S. (Alcohol/Addiction Recovery) 442-1132 4 C'est La Vie (Mw, D) WIMA, Inc. (African Am. 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Box 400, Courthouse, Rhinelander, 54501 Gay/lesbian Support Group Box 247A, 1411 Ellis Ave. Ashland 54806 Northern WI Lambda Society PO Box 802, Rhinelander 54501 362-4242 SHEM (Support, Heal, Educate) for Parents,Family, Friends of Gays/Lesbians/Bi's 359-7432 Out Up North (G/L Social/Info/Network) PO Box 695, Washburn, 54891 682-2890 SHEBOYCAN (414) Blue Lite (Mw) 1029 N. 8th, 53081 451-1636 Parents & Friends of Gays & Lesbians Shirley: 458.2506Carolyn:467-0422 Sheboygan Antiques 336 Superior Avenue 53081 452.6757 Wesley United Methodist Church (Reconciling Congregation) 823 Union Avenue, Sheboygan 458-4889 RACINE/KENOSHA (414) AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin 1212 57th St., Kenosha, 53140 657-6644 (800) 924-6601 Clubhouse Filling Station (Mw) 6325 120th Ave., Kenosha 53140 851.3144 Club 94 (MW, DJ) 9001 120th Ave (Hwy C81.94) Kenosha 53140 851.9958 Doggie Style (Pet Grooming) 6828 Sheridan Road, Kenosha 53143 657-5667 JoDee's (MW, DJ) 2139 Racine St (Hwy 32) Racine 53403 634-9804 What About Me? 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Box 11, Eau Claire, WI 54702 836-7710 PO Box 77533, Wash., DC, 20013 (800(889.5111 309 Mc(utchen Hall, Whitewater 53190 412.5738 Scooter's (MW) Human Rights Campaign Fund (HU) (2021628.4160 Diamond Hill Inn B&B 411 Galloway St., Eau Claire, 54703 835.9959 THE STARS* National G&L Task Force (NGLTF) (202) 332.6483 W1375 Hwy 11, Spring Prairie 63-4421 Trio (Wm) Crossroads (LesBiGay Real Estnte National Referral) Wychwolde (Jewelry & Gifts) 820 Tower, Superior, 54880 392-5373 (800) 442-9735 8321 Antioch Rd (Hwy 83), Salem 53168 .843-4209 Twin Ports Pride Douglas Dunes Resort, Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, MI 49406 ARIES: (March 21-April 20) P.O. 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