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By Louis Weisberg leadership dominates the Staff writer state’s GOP, and a number of On Nov. 2, Republicans pro-equality Democrats lost won the majority over all their seats in the mid-term three branches of Wisconsin election. This scenario does government, securing their not auger well for progress control of the state’s political toward equality in the state. agenda for at least the next Gov.-elect Scott Walker two years – and quite pos- promised during his cam- sibly well beyond. paign to eliminate the state’s In conjunction with the domestic partner registry as 2010 national census, new well as to end domestic part- legislative maps will be drawn ner benefi ts for both straight PrOUD PICKS next year throughout the and gay state workers. nation to refl ect popula- But if Republicans do BEST Of LGBT WISCONSIN PAGE 17 tion changes. With complete choose to pursue an aggres- control over the process of sive anti-gay agenda, they redistricting in Wisconsin, run the risk of alienat- GOP leaders will have lee- ing the independents who way to confi gure political switched in large numbers boundaries that maximize from voting Democratic in the impact of Republican vot- 2008 to Republican in 2010. G r A P h i C b Y ers and ensure them a strong The majority of these voters JiM lAUtenbACh political advantage for the are neither anti-gay nor par- coming decade. ticularly interested in LGBT Conservative, anti-gay issues. Even with gerryman- dering, Republicans cannot shore up a majority by squan- Cody’s mom: ‘I must dering their efforts on behalf This of the fringe right. Nationally, exit polls issue on Nov. 2 showed that inside and online at Republicans benefi ted from fi nish what he started’ wisconsingazette.com voter frustration over the in the barn on his family’s that was extinguished. These him to commit such a des- lack of jobs, not from a sud- By Louis Weisberg farm northwest of Appleton, September sons that died, perate act that day? News den surge in converts to Staff writer adding his name to the list of the world will never know When news of the suicide WiGWAG ...... 2 Christian fundamentalism. Among the questions sur- gay youth who’ve taken their what it lost.” became public, the Shiocton Wisconsin Gaze...... 4 “I did more media inter- rounding the suicide of her lives this fall – a list that con- Cody is buried in a cem- School District superinten- Editorial ...... 10 views about why LGBT rights son, there’s one that tor- tinues to grow. It was Barker etery just down the road dent quickly issued a blanket Opinion ...... 11 were not an issue in this ments Darla Barker the most: who discovered Cody’s body. from the farm. Barker said denial that any bullying had National Gaze ...... 12 election than about LGBT If she’d come home earlier “Cody was passionate,” she visits his gravesite daily occurred at Cody’s school. rights themselves,” said Katie on Sept. 13, would Cody still Barker said, her pale-blue and leaves behind a red rose, “Right now every- Features Belanger, executive director be alive today? irises swimming in tears. “He his favorite fl ower. body’s looking for some- WiGOUT ...... 21 of Fair Wisconsin. Cody, 17, was nine days was involved. He could have Another question that one to be the poster child Art Gaze ...... 22 At the same time that into his senior year of high been anything, done anything. haunts Barker is: What hap- Theater ...... 23 pro-equality legislators lost school when he hung himself He was like a bright light pened to Cody that drove Cody page 14 On the Town ...... 32 their races in swing districts Community Events.... 35 Setback page 6 GrEEN BAY TABLES AN ANTI-GAY MEASUrE, PAGE 4 2 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010 WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg

Pope with a “collective to the public as Patient kiss” in Barcelona on Nov. Zeta, tested positive so 7 to protest the Vatican’s more actors in the indus- opposition to sexual free- try could be tested. Several dom, divorce and condom other porn companies fol- use. “This is a peaceful act lowed suit, but are now of protest to demonstrate back in business. that love is the same in the hearts of everyone,” fOLLOW THE BACK AT YA Catalonian activist Jordi MONEY By a margin of 55 per- Petit told The Independent. MSNBC temporar- cent to 45 percent, voters ily suspended liberal in El Paso, Texas, passed an ATTACK Of THE commentator Keith initiative saying, “The city SEx TOY Olbermann after learn- of El Paso endorses tradi- A Gurnee woman faces ing that its “Countdown” tional family values by mak- aggravated assault charges host contributed $2,400 to ing health benefi ts avail- after allegedly assaulting a Kentucky Senate candidate able only to city employees police offi cer with a “a rigid Jack Conway and Arizona and their legal spouse and feminine pleasure device.” Reps. Raul Grivalva and dependent children.” As a Police were notifi ed Gabrielle Giffords. NBC result, the city attorney’s after Carolee Bildsten, 56, News prohibits employees offi ce announced the city ran out on her tab at Joe’s from working on or donat- would have to eliminate Crab Shack. Offi cers found ing to political campaigns health coverage for chil- her lying drunk on the unless they have a special dren such as foster kids grass down the street and exception. who are not dependents approached her, accord- Meanwhile, fl ipping chan- under the federal tax code, ing to NBC Chicago. She nels to focus on Fox News, along with the grandchil- led police to her home conservative host Sean dren of city employees, to retrieve the money, but Hannity contributed $2,400 retirees and others who pulled a sex toy instead to a John Gomez’ congres- are currently receiving ben- of cash from her dresser sional campaign in New efi ts. The initiative’s backers drawer and tried to knock York and $5,000 to Many say that’s not what they an offi cer over the head Individual Conservatives intended. with it. Bildsten was arrest- Helping Elect Leaders ed and booked. Everywhere, a PAC associated with Minnesota’s GLAMOUr’S GAL Michele Bachmann. Constance McMillen, But that’s nickels and who challenged her dimes compared to the Mississippi school dis- $1 million Fox poppa trict over a ban against News Corp gave to the same-sex dates at her Republican Governor’s prom, is Glamour maga- Association for the mid- zine’s 2010 Woman of term election. the Year. Others to hold Olbermann later apolo- that title include Fergie, gized for what’s consid- Julia Roberts, Donatella ered a breach of journal- Versace and Queen Rania ism ethics. rEGrETS OvEr of Jordan. The panel that No apologies from LESBIAN SCENE selected McMillen includ- Hannity or Fox – and we Actress Natalie Portman ed past honorees Jennifer don’t expect any. reportedly fears that a les- Lopez and Katie Couric. In bian sex scene she shares a photo on the Glamour ALL POINTS with actress Mila Kunis website, McMillen wears a BULLETIN in Darren Aronofsky’s tux and a tiara. Police in Jackson, Wyo., thriller feature fi lm “Black are searching for a lost Swan” will eclipse the fi lm POrN locked box that contains as a whole. The Toronto PrODUCTION about an ounce of meth- Sun also reported that rESUMES amphetamine. How will Portman’s father, Dr. Avner Action. California’s porn people recognize the box? Hershlag, is so upset by the industry, which turned off Besides being black, white explicit lovemaking scene the cameras for a while this lettering on the box says that it has caused a rift fall, has resumed operations. “METH.” A sergeant was between the two. He is The temporary and volun- using the locked box to said to feel that the scene tary suspension of fi lming train a police dog. At some exploits her. was prompted by a porn point during the exercise, actor’s HIV-positive test he left the box on the POPE vIEWS result. Vivid Entertainment, bumper of his car and then SMOOCH a major maker of adult drove off. About 100 gay and les- fi lms, stopped production peabodysinteriors.com bian couples greeted the after the actor, known only Thank you for reading WiG! WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010 3

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men debated during a seven- a during debated men in reporting will ensure that that ensure will reporting in 20 years is projected to to projected is years 20 expand her role to include include to role her expand it helps major employers employers major helps it and hopefully bringing them them bringing hopefully and

ay rpsl ta alder- that proposals many ment department. The shift shift The department. ment lation growth over the next next the over growth lation the shift in reporting might might reporting in shift the has regional value because because value regional has to working with all of them them of all with working to

Kathy Flores, was one of of one was Flores, Kathy o h cmuiy develop- community the to vr l o pltns popu- Appleton’s of All ever. al appreciation. Flores said said Flores appreciation. al Flores said the position position the said Flores Appleton, and I look forward forward look I and Appleton,

which is currently held by by held currently is which did in the past, but rather rather but past, the in did is more important now than than now important more is topee f cross-cultur- of atmosphere continue this program.” this continue this program in the City of of City the in program this

Eliminating the position, position, the Eliminating to the mayor’s offi ce, as it it as ce, offi mayor’s the to 1997 under a different name, name, different a under 1997 community, and creates an an creates and community, show how good it is that we we that is it good how show the importance of having having of importance the

position. dinator will no longer report report longer no will dinator the program, which began in in began which program, the ties, including the LGBT LGBT the including ties, “Hopefully, we’ll continue to to continue we’ll “Hopefully, alder-folk who understand understand who alder-folk

city’s diversity coordinator coordinator diversity city’s eand te iest coor- diversity the retained, Advocates contend that that contend Advocates rde aog communi- among bridges of Appleton,” Flores said. said. Flores Appleton,” of “I’m grateful to the 12 12 the to grateful “I’m

voted 12 - 4 to retain the the retain to 4 - 12 voted Although the position was was position the Although communities. The coordinator builds builds coordinator The tinuing this work in the city city the in work this tinuing and top-notch workforce. workforce. top-notch and

Appleton City Council Council City Appleton budget gap. budget Appleton and neighboring neighboring and Appleton American communities. American Im hild o e con- be to thrilled “I’m recruit and retain a diverse diverse a retain and recruit

closing the city’s $2.5-million $2.5-million city’s the closing tor’s activities on behalf of of behalf on activities tor’s mn) Ltn ad Native- and Latino Hmong), housing. Kimberly Clark in Neenah, Neenah, in Clark Kimberly Staff writer Staff

Nov. 10 to consider ways of of ways consider to 10 Nov. bes o te coordina- the of abreast By Louis Weisberg Louis By American, Asian (particularly (particularly Asian American, as urban development and and development urban as ing communities, such as as such communities, ing

Appleton retains its diversity coordinator diversity its retains Appleton

of its kind in the state, on Oct. Oct. on state, the in kind its of director Katie Belanger. Katie director and ill-advised resolution,” resolution,” ill-advised and be brought forward again. The The again. forward brought be h dmsi prnr regis- partner domestic the smoking ban. smoking

approved the measure, the fi rst rst fi the measure, the approved said Fair Wisconsin executive executive Wisconsin Fair said to postpone this unfortunate unfortunate this postpone to Wisconsin, the measure could could measure the Wisconsin, table it, saying he’s confi dent dent confi he’s saying it, table Bay from the state’s public public state’s the from Bay

A council committee committee council A action against the measure, measure, the against action that the city council saw fi t t fi saw council city the that According to Fair Fair to According measure, joined the vote to to vote the joined measure, ordinance to exempt Green Green exempt to ordinance

domestic partner registry law. registry partner domestic wanted to take stronger stronger take to wanted opposition. “We are pleased pleased are “We opposition. same-sex couples.” same-sex man who proposed the the proposed who man this year. He also backed an an backed also He year. this

seeking to overturn the state’s state’s the overturn to seeking pro-equality aldermen who who aldermen pro-equality ning of the vote to show their their show to vote the of ning protections from committed committed from protections he otel te alder- the Sortwell, Shae the council for the fi rst time time rst fi the for council the

forces with an anti-gay group group anti-gay an with forces postponement came from from came postponement than 100 citizens on the eve- the on citizens 100 than this attempt to strip basic basic strip to attempt this against LGBT people.” LGBT against Sortwell was elected to to elected was Sortwell

city’s legal department to join join to department legal city’s The two votes against against votes two The council chamber with more more with chamber council dents of Green Bay to stop stop to Bay Green of dents that bully and discriminate discriminate and bully that join unnecessary. unnecessary. join

would have authorized the the authorized have would action on it indefi nitely. indefi it on action Green Bay, who packed the the packed who Bay, Green so many LGBT and allied resi- allied and LGBT many so opposing further measures ...... measures further opposing that the measure sought to to sought measure the that

voted to table a measure that that measure a table to voted men voted 9 - 2 to postpone postpone to 2 - 9 voted men rallied equality supporters in in supporters equality rallied we were proud to stand with with stand to proud were we Green Bay and “continue “continue and Bay Green would make the court case case court the make would

Green Bay City Council Council City Bay Green the full council on Nov. 3, alder- 3, Nov. on council full the retribution.” Her organization organization Her retribution.” sure was overwhelming and and overwhelming was sure to monitor the situation in in situation the monitor to government in January. That That January. in government

brought up for a vote before before vote a for up brought sure an “act of bullying and and bullying of “act an sure ing of opposition to this mea- this to opposition of ing ment that it would continue continue would it that ment Republicans take over state state over take Republicans Staff writer Staff

By Louis Weisberg Louis By 25. But when the measure was was measure the when But 25. eagr ald h mea- the called Belanger eagr ad Te outpour- “The said. Belanger raiain ad n state- a in said organization try will be overturned after after overturned be will try Green Bay votes to table anti-gay measure anti-gay table to votes Bay Green

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POLICE “UW-Whitewater is a will not be charged because the door after entering the INvESTIGATE NEW place that values all people,” no one – except a surveil- room, indicates that it was HATE CrIMES AT he said. “This incident goes lance camera – could see his belief that he was in a UW-WHITEWATEr against everything that we inside the publicly accessible private room that was not Police are investigating stand for as a campus.” room. within view of anyone else.” more hate crimes at the In addition to conducting The report concluded that The incident occurred University of Wisconsin- an exhaustive investigation, Henkelmann had a reason- when Henkelmann was Whitewater – this time UW-Whitewater police will able expectation of privacy one of about 200 prosecu- involving vandalism to the provide an increased pres- when he entered the busi- tors attending a three-day cars of three black stu- ence on campus, Telfer said. ness lounge, which had only conference at the Osthoff dents. The university plans meet- one computer station and no Resort in Elkhart Lake The university said ings to discuss how to stop windows. in November 2009. The someone slashed the tires such incidents. “Based on all the informa- event was hosted by the Photo: CoUrtesY of the cars and spray-paint- tion I obtained and reviewed, Department of Justice. John McGivern ed “KKK” on the doors WOOD COUNTY there is insuffi cient evidence Amanda Cain, a former and hoods. The incidents DA MASTUrBATED to support a criminal viola- reservations assistant at the MILWAUKEE’S McGivern in Chicago on happened between 11 p.m. AT rESOrT tion,” Lt. Jim Risseeuw of the Osthoff, said she was fi red JOHN MCGIvErN Nov. 6. on Nov. 8 and 10 a.m. on A report says a Wisconsin Sheboygan County Sheriff’s for violating “guest confi - WINS EMMY Filmed on location Nov. 9. prosecutor was caught by Department wrote in the dentiality” after seeing the AWArD throughout Milwaukee, “Early The reports of vandalism hotel security viewing por- report. “Although the busi- surveillance video and then Out Milwaukee celeb- Stories” recalls McGivern’s follow closely on the heels nography in the business ness center is open for use reporting it to law authori- rity John McGivern won childhood in a large, Irish- of a Nov. 7 incident in which center of a resort and then by hotel guests, the room is ties. She said she did not a Midwest Emmy Award Catholic family on Bartlett a freshman walking on the was “most likely” masturbat- set up for use by only one know Henkelmann’s name or for “Early Stories of John Avenue. The program aired north side of campus was ing when he returned hours person at a time. … John position until the matter was McGivern,” which was pro- on MPTV in December 2009 approached by two white later. Henkelmann’s reaction and made public a month ago. duced and broadcast by and September 2010 and is males, one of whom pushed The Sheboygan County statement to the offi cer that The report says Milwaukee Public Television. now available from MPTV her into a fence and held her Sheriff’s Department report he was not aware of the Henkelmann refused to The National Academy of Friends. there. He let her go after says Wood County District surveillance camera, and the answer questions about his Television Arts and Sciences making a derogatory remark Attorney John Henkelmann fact that John had locked behavior. presented the award to - From WiG and AP reports about her perceived sexual orientation. In September, a woman was punched in the face near campus while wearing a T-shirt that said “Legalize gay.” LOWEST PRICES! The State Journal reported earlier that police do not believe the two assaults are LARGEST linked. U W - W h i t e w a t e r

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CCF ented and promising LGBT Foundation’s corporate crimination policies, diversity Automation Inc. and Oshkosh percent, and Minnesota’s rate found that while 85 percent employees to neighboring equality index, an annual sur- training, domestic partner Corp. was 80 percent. of respondents said they states. vey that examines the poli- benefits, employee resource Results of the report Employers headquartered were comfortable being It would be risky for the GOP to lurch into an anti-gay agenda after the election Setback from 1 beat Democrat Tom Barrett In fact, the term “conser- In recognition of this It would signal to voters that of Wisconsin agree with. by 5 points. vative” did not even mean political landscape, even state Republicans are not inter- What Scott Walker and the that went for Walker and Exit polls in Wisconsin this the same thing this year that Sen.-elect Leah Vukmir, the ested in or able to fix the Legislature would be doing GOP Senate candidate Ron year showed a 10-percent it did during elections in most extreme religious right problems they were elected is saying that gays and lesbi- Johnson, a number of highly increase in self-identified which the so-called “culture candidate on the ticket in to address. ans shouldn’t be able to visit vocal supporters of LGBT “conservative” voters since wars” played a role. Adopting Wisconsin, was silent about It would also involve their partners in the hospi- equality won, Belanger said. the last election. But moder- the mantle of a conservative LGBT issues during the some backtracking. Incoming tal. That’s not something our ates still accounted for 42 today is more likely to indi- campaign. And Walker’s staff Senate Majority Leader Scott state government needs to Wisconsin is a moderate percent of the total votes cate support for a small, lim- effectively muzzled his evan- Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, said in be focused on when we are swing state, and its voters cast in the gubernatorial race. ited government than oppo- gelical running mate Rebecca 2006 that the constitutional in tough economic times.” have shown a tendency in The increase in conservatives sition to choice or same-sex Kleefisch, refusing to allow amendment banning same- Belanger said Fair recent years to swing far was more a reflection of civil unions. That’s why nearly her to debate or appear at sex marriage and civil unions Wisconsin plans to focus its and fast. President Obama who showed up at the polls one-third of gay and lesbian unscripted press events. “would not prohibit the energy in the coming months beat Sen. John McCain by 14 this year – older voters – voters cast Republican bal- When Kleefisch did speak state Legislature from put- on defending the domestic points in Wisconsin in 2008, than an actual shift in overall lots in this election cycle (see out about her Christian ting together a package of partner registry in the courts, while two years later Walker ideology. story page 9). views against gays and lesbi- 50 protections and calling where it faces a legal chal- ans, it made headlines that it a domestic partnership,” lenge from Wisconsin Family brought national ridicule to Belanger said. 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2010 1 0 2 , 8 1 r e b m e v o N | M O C . E T T E Z A G N I S N O C S I W 8 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010 Protesters arrested Police say 13 people were arrested on Nov. 15 after handcuffing themselves to the White House fence to protest the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy banning gays and lesbians from serving. Park Police spokesman Sgt. David Schlosser said the demonstrators arrested includ- ed a number of military veterans. Among them was Milwaukeean Miriam ben Shalom. The “don’t ask” policy is being challenged in federal court. The policy was tempo- rarily overturned by a federal judge. Last week the Supreme Court agreed with an appeal court that the ban should stay in place, however, pending an appeal by the U.S. Departent of Justice. President Barack Obama has pledged to push lawmakers to repeal the law in the lame-duck session before a new Congress is sworn in. But administration lawyers have in the meantime continued to defend “don’t ask, don’t tell” in court.

Photo: AP/Pa b l o M a rt i n e z M o n s i va i s Lt. Dan Choi, center, falls as he is arrested for handcuffing himself to the fence outside the White House in Washington on Nov. 15 during a protest over “don’t ask, don’t tell.” The group demanded that President Obama keep his promise to repeal the policy. ACLU files suit over military pay reduction By Lisa Neff national team and its New separation pay to service- Aubrey Sarvis, executive direc- pushing for a repeal vote generate public enthusiasm Staff writer Mexico chapter maintain that members involuntarily dis- tor of Servicemembers Legal within the next two months. for repeal to several states, The American Civil the separation pay policy is charged after completing at Defense Network, a D.C.- On Nov. 3, the command- including Indiana and Ohio, Liberties Union on Nov. 10 not part of the DADT stat- least six years of service. based organization formed to er in chief called for action: while the Human Rights filed a class action lawsuit ute and could be revoked In 1991, two years before represent servicemembers “This should not be a parti- Campaign sent its special challenging the Defense without congressional action. the passage of DADT, the discharged under DADT and san issue. You’ve got a sizable forces to Alaska. Department’s policy of cut- “By denying servicemen Defense Department adopt- to campaign for the ban’s portion of the American pub- A report from the Defense ting in half the separation pay and women full separation ed an internal policy that repeal. lic squarely behind the notion Department on how to of servicemembers honor- pay, the military is needlessly automatically cuts a former The House voted earlier that folks who are willing to implement a repeal of DADT ably discharged for being gay. compounding the discrimina- servicemember’s separation this year for repeal as part serve on our behalf should is due Dec. 1. Gay servicemembers can tion perpetuated by ‘don’t pay in half if the servicemem- of a military appropriations be treated fairly and equally.” Earlier this fall, a feder- be discharged under the ask, don’t tell,’” said ACLU ber is discharged because of bill, but a similar effort stalled Lame-duck lobbying for al district court declared “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, attorney Joshua Block. “The “homosexuality.” in the Senate, where Arizona repeal began the day after DADT unconstitutional and enacted during the earliest Obama administration has Meanwhile, on the legisla- Republican John McCain led the midterm election, with ordered a halt of any dis- period of the Clinton admin- repeatedly said the ‘don’t ask, tive front, the drive is under the opposition. a focus on Michigan’s Carl charge proceedings. The istration as a compromise don’t tell’ statute is wrong, way to bring up the repeal McCain continues to Levin, Maine’s Olympia Snowe Justice Department, however, intended to soften a hard- but that it needs to work of DADT during Congress’ oppose dealing with DADT and Susan Collins, Indiana’s is appealing the judge’s ruling line ban against gay service- with Congress to repeal the lame-duck session. in the defense spending Richard Lugar, Missouri’s and an appeals court lifted members. DADT prohibits law. But the separation pay “The Senate should call up bill, but the Democratic Kit Bond and Alaska’s Lisa the stay. LGB people from serving issue is entirely within the the defense bill reported out of majority in the Senate, the Murkowski. The Supreme Court openly. administration’s control.” committee and pass it before White House and Defense At the grassroots level, upheld keeping the ban in However, the ACLU’s Federal law provides for it goes home for the year,” said Secretary Robert Gates are SLDN dispatched activists to place pending appeal.

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wisconsingazette.com WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010 9 Nearly one-third of gays voted GOP Republicans captured 31 extremely disappointed,” David Boies, in the legal battle about their party, particularly director of the National percent of the LGBT vote Richard Socarides, who to overturn California’s Prop. through the high-profile law- Gay and Lesbian Task Force, in the midterm elections, was President Bill Clinton’s 8, which banned same-sex suit challenging the military’s agreed. according to national exit adviser on gay rights, told marriage. Olson represented “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. “There is enormous fear polls. The number jumped Huffington Post. former President George W. Still, most Republican lead- and frustration among peo- from 19 percent in 2008. Socarides said LGBT vot- Bush in the Supreme Court ers have strongly opposed ple all across the nation, and Despite the shift, ers are growing impatient case that handed him the lifting the policy, and U.S. a factor is a rocky, stalled Republicans have expressed with Obama for failing to keys to the White House. Rep. Charles Djou, Hawaii, economy and high unem- no interest in adopting pro- put their issues on the front Former Republican who was one of the few ployment rate,” Nipper told equality positions. burner. National Committee chair Republicans supporting the Huffington Post’s Amanda “I have been very con- But another factor behind Ken Mehlman made head- repeal of ‘don’t ask,’ lost his Terkel. “When the party in cerned over these last two the change in voting behavior lines during the summer seat on Nov. 2. power doesn’t seem to be years that the connection is what looks like growing when he came out and was LCR director R. Clarke making it better, some people between the gay rights com- acceptance of equality among embraced as a gay man by Cooper said Republicans make their anger known at munity and the Democratic mainstream Republicans Bush, GOP chairman Michael performed better with LGBT the ballot box. Is that the Party is in danger of being nationally, although not in Steele and other Republican voters in the mid-term elec- case here? It’s tough to know broken, because I think Wisconsin. leaders. tion because the focus was for sure without people actu- expectations were set so For example, conservative The Log Cabin Republicans on the economy rather than ally saying why they voted the high as a result of the 2008 attorney Ted Olson has been also have also played a role in social issues, and Darlene way they did.” P h oto : C O U RTES s Y election, and people are a central figure, along with changing LGBT perceptions Nipper, deputy executive - From staff and wire reports Richard Socarides Anti-gay group impacted election

Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care CommunitiesBy Lisa Neff candidates lost at the polls, elections for the retention American Family Association, agenda, we’re going to take week about NOM’s fundrais- Staff writer yet the organization has of incumbents. NOM spent another anti-gay group that them out,” he said. ing abilities. The organization The National Organization become what HRC presi- about $600,000 on television spent about $100,000 to The tactic has LGBT civil began just three years ago, for Marriage waged a nation- dent Joe Solmonese called a ads, phone calls, rallies and a defeat the Iowa justices, rights advocates concerned operating on a $500,000 al campaign against legalizing “political force.” 20-city bus tour in the cam- warned of future campaigns: about judicial intimidation. annual budget. NOM’s annual same-sex relationships in the “It’s clear they will stop paign to defeat justices on “For those who impose what But civil rights advocates budget now is about $10 midterm election without at nothing, including repeat- Election Day. we perceive as an immoral also expressed concern last million. placing a single anti-gay mea- edly ignoring state campaign NOM president Brian

sure on a statewide ballot. finance laws, to elect anti- Brown, explaining the orga- NOM waged its campaign gay candidates and punish nization’s goal in Iowa, said, with the endorsement of 29 elected pro-equality officials,” “Many people … are looking anti-gay candidates in Nov. 2 Solmonese said. “And nothing at the Iowa judicial retention races and with a successful illustrates NOM’s cynicism election (and) actually say- push to oust three Iowa jus- more than the defeat of the ing this is the most impor- INDEPENDENCE • INDIVIDUALITY • DIGNITY • CHOICE • PRIVACY tices who ruled that denying three supreme court justices tant election because it will same-sex couples marriage in Iowa who were part of send a clear signal to the rights violated the state’s a unanimous decision that Supreme Court and other constitution. same-sex couples have a con- judges that they don’t have Let us help you An analysis of NOM’s polit- stitutional right to marry. An the right to make up the law ical activities by the Human independent judiciary is now out of thin air. If the people of with the Rights Campaign found the threatened, and no organiza- Iowa … remove these judges, organization invested an esti- tion is more responsible for there will be reverberations mated $5 million into federal that than NOM.” throughout the country, all and state campaigns in the Judicial elections, even the way to the United States 2009-10 election cycle. at the state supreme court Supreme Court.” More than half of NOM’s level, tend to be low-key David Lane, director of the

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{ Editorial } What’s wrong with Milwaukee? A recent report from the Cream City Foundation showed Wisconsin in general and Milwaukee in particular lag significantly behind other cities in the region in workplace equality. CCF compared the scores that regional corporations earned on the Human Rights Campaign’s corporate equality index, which assesses the employment policies, benefits and practices of companies toward their LGBT employees. Wisconsin’s average score of 51 percent fell below the 81 percent achieved by employers in Illinois and the 80 percent obtained by Minnesota employers. Within Wisconsin, Milwaukee-headquartered corporations had an average rating of 47 percent, compared with Madison’s 78 percent. Looking deeper, CCF conducted focus groups and an online survey of LGBT professionals in Milwaukee. These investigations found that 30 percent of respondents feared their sexual orientation could hurt or damage their careers. Unfortunately, this fear can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. When people remain closeted at work, they often hold back, keeping a low profile that prevents them from getting the attention that’s required for promotion. Add that to the internalized homophobia operating in the closet and you’ve got people who are not reaching their potential. There are probably several factors underlying this inequity, but the relatively low level of involvement among LGBT Milwaukeeans in their community plays a key role. Except for PrideFest, community events in the city are poorly attended. LGBT organizations receive little support. Political engagement is sparse and activism is rare. For example, rallies surrounding the recent spate of gay teen suicides drew huge crowds in other areas of the state but not in Milwaukee. { Letters } Milwaukee’s LGBT community is not only segregated along lines of race and gender but is also highly factionalized. Instead of working together, LGBT groups in the city often function as islands of isolation. In addition, internalizing the oppression they experience from society at DADT must end Additionally, in my opin- Finally, as the U.S. continues large, members of marginalized communities often act out against each other this Congress ion, our country’s national to face dangerous enemies in destructive ways. As CCF’s report shows, this behavior has consequences. As a member of the House security has been hurt by from all corners of the globe, Cream City Foundation makes several excellent suggestions for improving Appropriations Defense the U.S. Armed Forces having and given the strains on our Milwaukee’s corporate culture, but there will be no real progress until the Subcommittee, I agree with sent home more than 13,500 already overburdened war community gets involved in its own future. Defense Secretary Robert qualified, patriotic service fighters, it makes no sense to Gates’ position that the dis- members since 1994 who turn away from service quali- criminatory policy known as were willing and fit to serve fied, able and willing volun- “don’t ask, don’t tell” must this country. In each instance, teers for our nation’s military. end during this Congress. I there was no conduct unbe- I am proud to stand with believe strongly that the U.S. coming a member of the Secretary Gates in calling for The Wisconsin Gazette is published Constitution, specifically the armed service. an end to DADT. I look for- every other week and distributed 14th Amendment, requires Having paid many millions ward to working with my throughout the Milwaukee area, Madi- the government to apply our to train these individuals, and colleagues in Congress to son, Racine, Kenosha, and 40 other laws equally. That is why only then having dismissed them repeal this law in the final cities statewide. To have WiG delivered negative conduct, not one’s in the absence of bad con- weeks of the 111th session. CEO/PRINCIpal to your address, contact circulation@ sexual orientation, should be duct, has also wasted many Leonard Sobczak wisconsingazette.com or call 414-961- grounds for dismissal from millions of precious taxpayer U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman, 3240, ext. 101 the armed services. dollars. D-N.J. Publisher/ WiG Publishing, LLC. © 2010 Editor in Chief Louis Weisberg

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Account Executives Distribution Manager Kim Jackdson, Jim Lautenbach, Robert Wright Our mission Marypat Wulff To inform, engage and empower Wisconsin’s LGBT community by providing a Technical consultant professional, independent print and online source for news and commentary, Kevin Rux as well as coverage of political and cultural issues. WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010 11 So they said The reality of republican rule As a result of the Nov. 2 group, the Wisconsin Family these are election, Wisconsin will soon Council, endorsed many of ¬“We continue to have a sort be taken over by Republicans. the victorious. These winners extreme of lackadaisical gay political move- This change is not going to be were not endorsed by that conservatives. opinion ment that has a relationship with good for multiple constituen- group because they plan to CORY LIEBMANN Democrat politicians that doesn’t cies in the state, and certainly be kind to the LGBT com- serve gay rights: ‘We want to be not for the LGBT community. munity. having a complete Republican and justifi ably outraged at close to you.’ Beautiful! But if we’re The last time the Republicans Despite the delu- takeover of Madison will be the results of the Nov. 2 not getting anything for that, then it’s actually coun- ran the Legislature they sional hopes of some gay drastic cuts to programs that election. Even if the results terproductive.” brought us the constitutional Republicans, Governor-elect are critical to the community. did not move you, surely the - Rachel Maddow on LGBT activism in the age amendment to ban mar- Scott Walker has repeatedly Republicans up and down extreme anti-equality agenda of Obama riage equality. Their agenda said that he would take away the ticket promised major that we will soon see from would have been even more the rights afforded to LGBT tax breaks to the richest Madison will. Whenever that “I think it’s weird. It’s not a romantic thing. It’s an damaging without Jim Doyle families through the state’s Wisconsinites and the busi- level of outrage peaks it is art form and in dancing it doesn’t matter. We are as governor. But now, with domestic partnership regis- ness elite. At a time when critical that we channel it just so used to seeing a man and woman dancing Republicans preparing to try. He also promised to end the state already faces a into effective and aggressive together.” control every single lever of the domestic partner ben- multibillion-dollar deficit, action. It will be more impor- - Ellen DeGeneres speaking with Kelly Osbourne power in state government, efi ts now available for state these giveaways will intensify tant than ever to get fully about the prospect of having a same-sex couple dance we should anticipate a major employees. Some of these the defunding of important engaged in the issues. A fi rst together on TV’s “Dancing with the Stars.” DeGeneres’ push backward on equality regressive and mean-spirited of initiatives and programs. step is getting involved with wife Portia De Rossi has expressed an interest in and many other key issues plans were further confi rmed Does anyone honestly think LGBT advocacy groups, such becoming the fi rst celebrity to do so on the program. important to the LGBT com- after the election. Although the conservative Republicans as Equality Wisconsin and munity. most of them campaigned on now in charge will value Fair Wisconsin. “I didn’t want everyone to hate me. But some- Most of the people elected jobs and the economy, the things like supporting people We are about to wit- times you got to do what you got to do. The easiest to state offi ce on Nov. 2 soon-to-be Republican lead- living with HIV/AIDS and ness the extreme reality of way is not always the best way.” were not simply Republicans ers have already listed going HIV-prevention programs? Republican rule in Wisconsin. - Constance McMillen talking to Glamour after being but extreme conservatives. In back on equality as one of If you are a member or an We need to be fully engaged, named the magazine’s woman of the year. what is hardly a coincidence, their top priorities. ally of the LGBT community resolute and prepared to the state’s top gay-hating Yet another outcome of in Wisconsin, you were likely take swift action. “My son was not gay. He wanted to be married and have a family and travel all over the world. And it wouldn’t matter if he was - I have a daughter who’s gay. She was the most offended by (the Giving thanks for ricky Martin rumors). (The claims imply that) everyone who’s gay commits suicide.” As Thanksgiving approach- his autobiography and his - Marie Osmond talking to Oprah about rumors es, I’ve been having a hell of martin upcoming world tour. The following the suicide of her 18-year-old son Michael a time fi nding something to appeared focus of the book and media Bryan, who died after jumping out of a window in Los be thankful for. Then Ricky interviews has been on his opinion Vegas in February. Martin stepped back into the modest and new status as an “out” gay JAMAKAYA limelight. man and father of two boys. “LGBT bullycide is the most dangerous, the most Little does the dreamy pop thoughtful, Some complain, “Geez A blessing. I love that important opponent I’ve ever faced, It’s an adver- star know what a godsend Ricky, it’s about time … expression. I have always felt sary who’s too big to ignore.” he has been to this jaded old peaceful and what took you so long?” But blessed by my own lesbi- - Gay pro wrestler The SpiderBaby in a video for the lesbian. none of us can understand anism. Understanding your It Gets Better Project It’s been a bad month. content. all the personal issues some- sexuality liberates you and The depression I’ve felt for one may be dealing with or, makes you whole. It is spiri- “Our political and religious leaders tell LGBT some time about the disas- in Ricky’s case, the career tual, transformational, benefi - youth that they have no future. … Our government trous shape of the country the inmates now running the concerns he probably had cial. What a great message to treats the LGBT community like second class citi- sunk into outright despair asylum. as such a worldwide mega- send out right now! zens — why shouldn’t they?” after the mid-term elections. An end to “don’t ask, don’t star. The important thing isn’t Ricky appeared at the - Cindy McCain, the wife of U.S. Sen. John McCain, The results seemed like fi nal tell”? Don’t hold your breath. how long it took him but Latin Grammys on Nov. in a video message for the NOH8 campaign. Cindy confi rmation of President Gay marriage? Probably not that he’s arrived at a point of 11. He had the honor of McCain, who like her daughter Meghan is solidly pro- Obama’s complete failure for long. acceptance. presenting a special award gay, condemns “don’t ask, don’t tell,” which is being held to lead over the past two At times like these, lefties In interviews, the energet- to Placido Domingo and up in Congress by her husband and other pandering to years. It heralded the tri- like me are supposed to heed ic showman appeared mod- sang a delightful duet with their right-wing base. umph of the Big Lie(s) and the cry of our doomed mar- est and thoughtful, peaceful Natalia Jimenez. He looked the liars who promote them. tyr Joe Hill: “Don’t mourn and content, especially when fabulous, sounded awesome, “We are introducing this payment to proactively It showed how easily led a – organize!” But I don’t want talking about his children. danced deliciously and offset the additional tax. We believe that by offer- frustrated public can be and to mourn or organize right He responded patiently and seemed bursting with pride ing this, we will further our efforts to promote an how utterly impotent the left now. I’ve put on my head- wisely to the questions about and happiness to be back in inclusive environment.” seems to be in gaining trac- phones (good Milwaukee- his sexuality, saying that com- his element. He must have - A spokesman for Barclays Bank, Britain’s third- tion for any progressive ideas. made Koss headphones) and ing out is a process that was been nervous about how largest bank, announcing plans to reimburse the The biggest losers? The lost myself in music. I am diffi cult for him, is different he would be received, and bank’s U.S. employees for federal taxes they’re forced growing army of unemployed further distracting myself for everyone and should not it was with open arms and a to pay on health benefi ts provided to their same-sex for whom no relief is in sight with the modern opiate of be coerced. He showed class tumultuous ovation. domestic partners. Google, Inc., also makes such and our men and women in the people – 24/7 celebrity by being respectful of, and I may be grasping at straws payments. military service, doomed to culture. circumspect about, his past here, but in the midst of lose their minds and lives That’s where I kept run- lovers, male and female. And a bleak political landscape, in unending foreign occupa- ning into Ricky Martin. he repeated the phrasing he Ricky Martin has provided an tions. The latest insane idea is November has been a big used in his fi rst disclosure example of pride and prog- to attack Iran, which appar- month for Ricky. He’s on a earlier this year that being ress. That’s something to be ently makes perfect sense to publicity campaign promoting gay is “a blessing.” grateful for.

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Chris VanderHeyden told the a right to be draws crowd Post Crescent. “As soon as it was announced that this happy and young man was gay and that In the wake of the better things have got- he killed himself, everyone no one has a September suicide of Cody ten for him in high school immediately started connect- right to judge.’ Barker, 17, of Shiocton, a and how the experience ing dots that weren’t there.” showing of the documen- of being bullied “made me But Barker contends the tary fi lm “Bullied” drew a much more open-minded statement was made without large crowd to Appleton and confi dent.” any investigation, and she’s “I’m so tired of hearing Public Library on Nov. 9. Maria Peeples, 18, a convinced that something it’s a choice,” she said. “They About 137 people, friend of Barker, said a few did indeed happen to him, were born that way. I just including several youth years ago she would have especially on the afternoon wish the world would accept who knew Barker from a given anything not to be he died. people for who they are.” Tuesday night LGBT youth gay. But now she’s grateful. He had come home from Cody also had a support support group at Harmony “You gain a lot of insight, school that day for lunch, and network outside his home. Café, packed a meeting empathy and strength,” she he “was happy, normal Cody,” He attended a weekly group room at the library. said, adding, “and I like my Barker said her husband told for LGBT youth at Harmony Produced by the girlfriend.” her. Barker was at work. Café in Appleton and was Southern Poverty Law Among those in the Cody ate some leftover out at Shiocton High School, Center and narrated by audience were Barker’s pasta, then put his dishes in the where he was trying to start Photo: FACebooK “Glee” star Jane Lynch, mother Darla Barker, who sink and told his father, “This a gay-straight alliance group. Cody Barker “Bullied” tells the harrow- helped to introduce the shit is amazing,” Barker said. A school publication, The ing story of Jamie Nabozny. fi lm, and Appleton School Besides being upbeat that Chief Gazette, ran a positive here at the school.” that Cody faced challenges at As a high school student District Superintendent day, Cody was in a good item about Cody’s plans for Cody had a wide range school. Barker witnessed one in Ashland, Wis., Nabozny Lee Allinger, who said place in life generally. He had the GSA in its June issue. of interests. He was a fan of of them herself over the sum- was tormented and brutal- some parents complained a supportive family, includ- “Cody Barker is going to Lady Gaga and James Bond. mer. She was sitting with some ized by classmates because when he invited Nabozny ing both of his parents and a leadership workshop” over He was also a World War II of Cody’s friends at the fi re pit of his sexual orienta- to speak at Wilson Middle his 21-year-old sister. Barker, the summer, the publication afi cionado. “He could have outside their home, she said, tion. School administra- School. who has a beloved openly noted. “He is very excited taught the history class” on when a car stopped in front tors refused to intervene “Schools are refl ec- gay brother, said her family about going to this; the work- WWII, his mother said. of the house and a kid yelled despite his pleas and those tions of our communities,” accepted Cody’s sexual ori- shop will help him start his But despite the support, “queer” out the window. of his mother. Allinger said. “My hope is entation very easily. Gay/Straight Alliance group there were troubling signs There were other disturb- After winning an unprec- that we’re being supporting signs. Cody told his moth- edented court case fi led ive and responsive.” er that he never went to the on his behalf by Lambda Allinger said he planned bathroom between classes, Legal, Nabozny received a to initiate a weeklong anti- FOOT OR ANKLE PAIN? presumably out of fear. “How $900,000 settlement from bullying program at the Or just concerned about the appearance of your feet? pathetic is it that a kid has to the school district. beginning of each school worry about something like Following the showing year to let students know that?” Barker asked. of “Bullied,” four LGBT that tormenting and Don’t Wait! Call Dr. Deacon, DPM — your trusted, Barker said name-calling youth took the stage to harassing others are not caring and experienced Podiatrist today! and whispering about Cody answer questions from acceptable behaviors. were common in the halls the audience and provide In addition to offering at school. After his death, insight into their lives as a glimpse into their lives, Barker learned that kids were openly gay and lesbian stu- student panelists also gave going around behind him at dents. some advice to their sup- school and tearing down the Mitch Adams, 16, porters. posters he was putting up remembered how kids “The biggest thing we announcing the GSA. routinely called him “fag” want to say to our allies Maria Peeples, 18, told the and “gay” in the locker is you have to be loud,” Post Crescent that Cody had rooms and hallways of his Peeples said. “Because the complained to her about the middle school. 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BEST fINE- BEST LOCAL Fifth St., Milwaukee, is their slice. In Madison readers (Bayview), the extensive and Brewed Awakenings, DINING rESTAUrANT favorite place to get it. chose Ian’s, 115 State St. beer selections and the gay- 1208 E. Brady St. Madison’s rESTAUrANT Milwaukee’s Centro friendly ambience. Espresso Royale, 650 State Readers made a lot of Café, 800 E. Center St., has MOST rOMANTIC BEST HEALTH St., takes honors in the selections in this hard- placed high on “best of” rESTAUrANT fOOD BEST COffEE capitol city. fought category, but lists everywhere this year, The lights are low, the rESTAUrANT SHOP Milwaukee’s Crazy Water, and WiG readers agree. décor is classic and The Beans & Barley, 1901 E. With multiple loca- BEST BrUNCH 839 S. Second St., emerged Monty’s Blue Plate Diner, Capital Grille, 310 W. North Ave. tions but a distinctly inde- Readers’ choice is the winner. Not far 2089 Atwood Ave., is the Wisconsin Ave., is where pendent fl air, Alterra is The Wicked Hop, 345 N. behind were Bartolotta’s favorite of Madisonites. WiG readers book their BEST OUTDOOr the hands-down choice Broadway, Milwaukee. But Lake Park Bistro, 3133 reservations when they’re DINING among Milwaukee read- not far behind in second E. Newberry Blvd., and BEST ETHNIC in the mood for romance. Milwaukee’s Café ers. Single-location coffee place, it’s a tie between The Mason Street Grille, 435 rESTAUrANT Centraal, 2306 S. shops that scored impres- Pfi ster, 424 E. Wisconsin E. Mason St. In Madison, Mexican appears to be BEST PIZZA Kinnickinnic Ave., is the sive tallies were Fuel Café, Ave., and The Ambassador, L’Etoile, 1 S. Pinckney St., is WiG readers’ favorite fl a- In Milwaukee Zaffi ro’s, best for many reasons, 818 E. Center St., Cranky 2308 W. Wisconsin Ave., our choice. vor, and Botanos, 816 S. 1724 N. Farwell Ave., is top including the neighborhood Al’s, 6903 W. North Ave., also in Milwaukee.

BEST PLACE TO PEOPLE WATCH — readers said Milwaukee’s Bradford Beach is good for the gaze. Photo: FArzAD DibA 18 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010

BEST Of LGBT WISCONSIN ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Photos: CoUrtesY Photos: CoUrtesY BEST DrAG QUEEN & BEST DrAG KING — BEST LOCAL rADIO PErSONALITY & BEST Josie Lynn and Leo Long take the honors. LGBT PErSONALITY — WMYx’s Kidd O’Shay (with singer Pink) and Dear ruthie.

BEST BAKErY slopes this winter, head fi rst hard for equality in our state, played at the theater listed Simma’s Ovens Bakery, 817 to Laacke & Joy’s, 1433 N. and WiG’s readers obviously above. N. 68th St., Milwaukee Water St., Milwaukee, or to appreciate the effort. the company’s locations in BEST Tv SErIES BEST PLACE TO Brookfi eld or Mequon. BEST LGBT ALLY Sexy, campy and playfully PEOPLE WATCH Where were WiG’s voters gruesome, is it any wonder Offering spectacular views BEST HOME on Election Day? State Sen. that HBO’s “True Blood” of Lake Michigan, as well as INTErIOrS STOrE Jim Sullivan, D-Wauwatosa, won this category? AMC’s the bodies that crowd its Whether you’re looking won our poll but unfor- “Mad Men” and Fox’s “Glee” shores on hot summer days, for just the right lamp or a tunately lost at the ballot were strong runners-up. Bradford Beach is a people complete redesign, Peabody’s box to anti-gay zealot Leah watchers’ paradise – at least Interiors, 8655 N. Deerwood Vukmir. Tom Barrett took BEST BOOK for three months each year. Dr., Brown Deer, offers qual- second place with readers Readers chose “Shadow ity at competitive pricing. but lost his race for governor Tag,” by Louise Erdrich. The BEST LIQUOr & as well. novel chronicles the collapse WINE STOrE BEST LGBT of a family with thriller-like A comprehensive selec- POLITICIAN BEST LGBT momentum. tion and knowledgeable staff U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, COMMUNITY make Ray’s Liquor, 8930 W. D-Wis., is an iconic leader and GrOUP BEST LGBT Photo: CoUrtesY North Ave., Wauwatosa, and an inspirational role model From its gay neighbors WEBSITE BEST MOvIE THEATrE — Milwaukee’s Oriental Star Liquor, 1209 Williamson to LGBT people everywhere. campaign to its Q-Share Thanks to readers for vot- Theatre frequently features LGBT fi lms. St, Madison, the best places Baldwin received the most business group, Cream City ing wisconsingazette.com the to go for stocking the bar reader votes of any entry in any Foundation promotes posi- winner in this category. Flattery O’Shay, part of the morning Madison: Overture Center and the wine cellar. category in WiG’s “best of” poll. tive social change for LGBT will get you everywhere. show on 99.1 FM WMYX. for the Arts people in Wisconsin. BEST SPOrTING BEST POLITICAL BEST ONLINE BEST PErfOrMING BEST GOODS STOrE OrGANIZATION BEST NON-LGBT DATING SITE ArTS GrOUP GAYBOrHOOD If you’re headed to the Fair Wisconsin battles PUBLICATION WiG’s readers say the fast- Milwaukee: Milwaukee Bayview in Milwaukee Milwaukee Magazine est place to fi nd Mr. Right Now Repertory Theater is manhunt.com. Just bring your Madison: Forward Theater BEST LGBT EvENT BEST Tv STATION own condom and don’t expect Company PrideFest WISN-12 to see him again offl ine. Outstate: American Players Theater BEST BEST rADIO BEST LOCAL vETErINArIAN STATION rADIO BEST PErfOrMING Shorewood Animal First place: WUWM PErSONALITY ArTS vENUE Hospital, 2500 E. Capitol Second place: 88.9 Readers picked Kidd Milwaukee: The Pabst Dr.

BEST MOvIE THEATEr WiG’s readers chose well in this category. Part of the Landmark Theatre chain and a Milwaukee architec- tural treasure, the Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave., showcases the best indie fl icks, including LGBT titles. The theater also is a venue for the Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival.

BEST MOvIE Of 2010 “The Kids are All Right,” starring Annette Bening and Photo: CoUrtesY Julianne Moore as a lesbian BEST fEMALE PErfOrMEr — readers are couple, was directed by out Photo: Centro CAFe goo-goo for Gaga. lesbian Lisa Cholodenko. BEST LOCAL rESTAUrANT — Centro Café is WiG readers’ top pick. Perhaps not coincidentally, it WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010 19

BEST Of LGBT WISCONSIN ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Photo: AlterrA CoFFee Photos: CoUrtesY BEST COffEE SHOP — Alterra has locations BEST LGBT POLITICIAN & BEST COMMU- throughout Milwaukee. NITY LEADEr — U.S. rep Tammy Baldwin and Joseph Pabst

BEST WEEKEND BEST BEST GAY BEST fEMALE LGBT people in southeast- BEST LGBT SPOrTS GETAWAY INDEPENDENT NEIGHBOrHOOD PErfOrMEr ern Wisconsin fun things to LEAGUE As picturesque and charm- BOOKSTOrE BAr, MILWAUKEE Lady Gaga do, from sports and card In only its fi rst year, the ing as the New England Milwaukee: Boswell Book This Is It, 418 E. Wells St. nights to trips and dinner Milwaukee Gay Volleyball coastline, Door County Company, 2559 N. Downer BEST LGBT SOCIAL events. A full slate of events League is popular among offers all the amenities of the Ave. BEST GAY BAr GrOUP is posted regularly on the players and spectators alike. best resort areas and is gay- Madison: A Room of One’s TO MEET MEN, Since 1978, GAMMA in group’s website at www.mil- In Madison the Madison Gay welcoming to boot. Own, 307 W. Johnson St. MILWAUKEE Milwaukee has provided waukeegamma.com. Hockey Association is a hit. Kruz, 354 E. National Ave. BEST fUNDrAISEr BEST fLOrIST AIDS Resource Center of The war of the roses STATE’S MOST Wisconsin’s Make a Promise ended in a tie between ATTrACTIvE GAY Dinner Milwaukee’s Bella Fiori, BAr 931 E. Ogden Ave., and Plan B, 924 Williamson St., BEST CLOTHING Wauwatosa’s Alfa Flower Madison STOrE Shop, 7001 W. North Ave. Aala Reed Men’s Clothier, BEST GAY BAr 1320 E. Brady St., and Harley’s BEST GArDEN IN NON-METrO for Men, 4009 N. Oakland CENTEr SOUTHErN Ave., were separated by only Bayside Garden Center, WISCONSIN one vote in this category. 400 E. Brown Deer Road, Club Icon, 6305 120th Bayside Ave., Kenosha BEST STYLIST Michael at Halo Hair Spa, BEST rEALTOr BEST GAY BAr 1221 E. Brady St., Milwaukee There are plenty of gay IN NOrTHErN realtors in Wisconsin, WISCONSIN BEST PLACE TO but none came close to PJs, 1601 Oregon St., WOrK OUT Shorewest Realtors’ Jim Oshkosh Wisconsin Athletic Club Schleif who was top pick when readers’ votes were BEST BAr TO BEST SHOPPING tallied. MEET WOMEN DISTrICT Walker’s Pint, 818 S. Brady Street just edged BEST GAY Second St. out Bayshore Town Center ENTErTAINMENT in Milwaukee. State Street is BAr, MILWAUKEE BEST BArTENDEr Photo: DoorCoUntY.CoM/Door CoUntY visitor bUreAU the top spot to drop a lot in LaCage NiteClub, 801 S. Colin from Club Charlies BEST WEEKEND GETAWAY — readers love a Door County road trip. Madison. Second St. BEST DrAG QUEEN Josie Lynn NOT SO HOT BEST DrAG KING Leo Long

WOrST POLITICIAN BEST LGBT ON LGBT ISSUES PErSONALITY Wisconsin Gov.-elect Scott Dear Ruthie Walker, who’s threatened to roll back all the legislative gains BEST COMMUNITY made by the state’s LGBT LEADEr community, handily won in this Joseph Pabst ignominious category. BEST NATIONAL MOST HOMOPHOBIC LGBT GrOUP PErSONALITY Wisconsin Family Action has been behind every Ellen DeGeneres major piece of anti-LGBT legislation in the state in recent years. BEST MALE PErfOrMEr Photo: CoUrtesY Elton John BEST LGBT EvENT — readers look forward to Pridefest each June. 20 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010

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WiGOUT!Wisconsin Gazette entertainment Still sparkling an interview with Patty Duke ness is cruel.” in my mind, I sing like a with her, to giggle with her, Patty Duke: I couldn’t make lark. Somehow that does not to wish that she could be a blanket statement like that. translate to the CDs. what was expected of her. Interview Show business is what an GS: Did it bother you that She just couldn’t be at that Gregg Shapiro intelligent and caring person your songs in “Valley of the point. Even though I had not makes of it. I’m not so sure Dolls” were dubbed? yet been diagnosed with my Academy Award-winning that we don’t have to have PD: It bothered me and mental illness (bipolar disor- movie star and TV sitcom a certain amount of defense I’ll tell you why. I didn’t feel der), somehow I instinctively legend Patty (a.k.a. Anna) mechanisms going, but I have that the character needed got it; I understood that she Duke has been a working had awfully good experiences to be a Judy Garland type of was doing the best she could. actress for more than 50 in these 56 years. I tell young singer, except in dynamics. Also, and this is one of the years. In fact, my interview people who come to my …I understand why they did few negatives I’ll give you: with her had to be resched- class at University of Idaho, “I it, but I was disappointed. The director (Mark Robison) uled because she was on don’t want you to be cynical; GS: The role of Helen Lawson was a very cold man, at least location for a movie. But it I just want you to be careful.” went originally to Judy Garland. to us. He didn’t say hi to her was worth the wait. Funny GS: At the time “Valley of the Did you meet her before and welcome her. Judy was and down-to-earth, Duke is a Dolls” was being made, you also she was replaced by Susan from an era when that was natural storyteller. had a singing career… Hayward? just commonplace and that Gregg Shapiro: Early in the PD: Okay! I have always PD: I do. Even though she played to her insecurity. film “Valley of the Dolls,” the been more than slightly was struggling terribly at GS: For more than 40 years character Anne Wells (Barbara embarrassed by my inabil- the time, for me it was a since its release “Valley of the Patty Duke appears at the Camp Midnight/ Parkins) says that “show busi- ity to sing. In my heart and trip to Oz. To spend time Dolls” has gained a celebrated Queer Film Society-sponsored screening of “Val- status as a camp/cult classic. ley of the Dolls” at 1 p.m. on Nov. 20 at The PD: I was mortified by the Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport in Chi- movie when I first saw it. I cago. Go to queerfilmsociety.org. thought I overacted. Most of the performers in the show PD: Sharon Tate’s inner should this man – and this thought that we were telling beauty superseded her outer is a personal suffering you’re a serious story. The group beauty, if you can imagine. hearing – not only should he got duped! In the last 25 The loss of Sharon has been be in prison, but he should years, the gay community has significantly painful for 42 rot. The part of me that truly taught me to enjoy it … and years. We became buddies. believes in forgiveness, which cherish that it brings me so Once in a while, she’d catch is what has allowed me to close to them. me staring at her in awe. … live this long, stops short GS: That’s interesting because Sharon had rented my house when it comes to Manson at the time that it was made, and was having her pregnancy and his people. in the mid-1960s, the movie there, loving every minute of GS: In 1982, when most depicts the homophobia of it. She and Roman (Polanski) actors would have avoided the period – for example, Ted were talking about buying it. such a project, you appeared Casablanca is referred to as I had no idea, because the in the lesbian-themed movie queer, a fag, a faggot. men took care of the deal- “By Design.” PD: And I’m not so sure ings. I don’t know what the PD: If there’s one thing I that there still isn’t (a lot) of hell happened, but the deal can say about me, it’s I’ve been that in our country. I think fell apart. willing to try, at least once, all we have made progress. … That’s when they moved kinds of things. At the age of But, oh my God, we have to Cielo Drive (where Tate almost 64 I am recognizing such a long way to go! … was murdered). We shared that I was a little adven- I really have hope that our a housekeeper. It was my turous. I’ve always thought grandchildren will experience housekeeper, poor Winnie, I was fairly boring. That is only a modicum of this kind who found her. … (Winnie) not to ignore the fact that I of hate. really suffered. I thought had some self-consciousness GS: The cast of “Valley of you might touch on this this about it. Sara Botsford, that the Dolls” was made up of morning and I was think- beautiful actress, her comfort young actresses, including the ing about Manson and his level with everything really late Sharon Tate. Do you have people. If I could be at his encouraged me and helped P h oto : C O U RTES s Y any memories of Sharon that parole hearings, I would make me to become comfortable Sharon Tate, Barbara Parkins and Patty Duke in “Valley of the Dolls.” you’d like to share? a scene. Because not only myself.

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ALLAN SHErMAN The Superions and release One thing you can say “Destination…Christmas!” for the Jewish people: They (Fanatic). Even without Kate have maintained their sense Pierson or Cindy Wilson, of humor. The late Allan “Destination…Christmas!” Sherman, a purveyor of great sounds like it could be musical comedy, released a lost B-52s record – in a series of albums during spirit, at least. The 11 new the 1960s that still induce songs, with titles such as LOLs today. “My Son, the “Christmas Conga (Jungle Folk Singer,” “My Son, the Bells), “Crummy Christmas Celebrity” and “My Son, the Tree” and “Christmas Tears,” Nut” have all been reissued INDIGO GIrLS Nielsen Chapman’s “There’s Christmas Is You” and two known selections, including have the kind of kooky lyr- on Collectors’ Choice Music. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers Still My Joy,” are glorious. The co-written by out songwriter “The First Noel” and “Silent ics we’ve come to expect Sherman’s gift for parody lyr- of Indigo Girls wrap up a inclusion of Woody Guthrie’s Marc (“Hairspray”) Shaiman Night,” to less-familiar from Schneider. There are ics has rarely been equaled. dozen songs on their fi rst “Happy Joyous Hanukah” is – “Christmas Time Is In the fare, such as “See Amid the also plenty of opportuni- Just try not to crack a smile holiday disc “Holly Happy a delight. Air Again” and “One Child” Winter’s Snow” and “Angels ties for dancing on “Santa’s when Sherman transforms Days” (IG Recordings/ – the whole affair seems less From the Realms of Glory.” Disco,” “Santa Je T’aime” and “The Battle Hymn of the Vanguard). Originals such as MArIAH CArEY festive than it does forced, Lennox closes the disc with the Cerrone-like “Teddy and Republic” into “The Ballad the bouncy banjo number What a difference 16 years a prettily wrapped package the original composition Betty Yeti.” of Harry Lewis,” a tribute to “The Wonder Song” and makes. Further embracing that lacks warmth and feels “Universal Child,” a powerful a mensch of the cloth (read: the inclusive “Your Holiday her urban identity on “Merry as frosty as spray-on snow. number with a message that THE WAILING rag trade); revises the Harry Song” are welcome addi- Christmas II You” (Island), extends beyond the holiday WALL Belafonte hit “Matilda” into tions to the Christmas music Mariah Carey’s sequel to ANNIE LENNOx season. As mystical as modern “My Zelda”; or sings his big- songbook. Their distinctive her 1994 holiday disc, the One listen to the beautiful Jewish music gets (listen to gest hit, the letter-from-camp interpretations of such stan- 40-year-old diva continues and abundant “A Christmas THE SUPErIONS the sitar on “Bones Become song “Hello Muddah, Hello dards as “I’ll Be Home For to embrace her sex-kitten Cornucopia” (Decca) and The B-52s never put out Rainbows”), “The Low Faddah, based on “Dance Christmas” and “Angels We image while trimming the you will wonder why Annie a holiday record and that’s a Hanging Fruit” (JDub) by of the Hours” by Ponchielli Have Heard On High,” as tree. A mixture of carol med- Lennox (who was born on shame. But fear not, out B-52s The Wailing Wall (a.k.a. Jesse from “La Gioconda.” If this well as out singer/songwriter leys and originals, including an Dec. 25) hasn’t recorded an front man Fred Schneider has Rifkin) makes it safe for vegan isn’t Hanukkah party music, Chely Wright’s “It Really Is A “extra festive” rerecording of album like this before. The teamed up with Noah Brodie hipsters and their contempo- what is? Wonderful Night” and Beth her Xmas hit “All I Want For dozen songs range from well- and Dan Marshall to form raries everywhere. 26 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010 (Rachel McAdams) is laid off from her job as producer of “Good Film Morning, New Jersey,” in spite of expecting a big promotion. Gregg Shapiro After an exhaustive job search, she lands a dreaded gig at net- ‘Due Date’ work IBS (named for Irritable (Warner Brothers) Bowel Syndrome, perhaps) An uglier and meaner 21st- where Jerry (Jeff Goldblum) hires century version of “Planes, Trains her to resuscitate his fourth- and Automobiles,” Todd Phillips’ (and last-) placed morning show, latest road movie “Due Date” “Daybreak.” works the series-of-unfortunate- Becky has her work cut out for events premise to the bone, her dealing with the show’s hosts, exhausting every idea as well as foot-fetishist Paul (Ty Burrell of the patience of the audience. P h oto : C O U RTES s Y “Modern Family”) and seen-it-all When short-fused archi- Unfortunate antics: Zach Galifianakis and Robert defeatist Colleen (Diane Keaton). tect Peter (Robert Downey Jr.) Downey Jr. in “Due Date.” But after cleaning house (good- crosses paths in Atlanta with bye, Paul), Becky recruits the Hollywood-bound actor Ethan father’s ashes in a French Market sight gags and a bong-load of drug network’s lauded newsman Mike (Zach Galifianakis), a swishy griz- coffee can, Ethan offers Peter humor, “Due Date” plays like a (unapologetic scenery muncher zly bear in a china shop, his life a ride in his rented Subaru. So stop-gap measure, as if director/ Harrison Ford) for the co-host- will never be the same. Peter is begins the nightmare. co-writer Phillips worried about ing gig via a loophole in his con- anxious to get home to L.A. and Luckily, Peter’s friend Darryl losing the attention of his follow- tract. Lots of head-butting ensues, his pregnant wife Sarah (Michelle (Jamie Foxx) is nearby in Dallas ing while they waited for him to along with kooky comedic bits. Monaghan) for the birth of his and comes to the rescue, despite finish making “The Hangover 2.” Thankfully, we (and Becky) have first child. Ethan, who wears ill- having serious challenges of his Galifianakis, who showed such tasty snack Adam (the smoking fitting, acid-washed jeans and own. But the celebration is short- restraint playing a psych ward Patrick Wilson) to look at for white Capezios, has a personal- lived when Peter, egged on by patient in “It’s Kind of a Funny distraction, as the seeds of a ity disorder somewhere on the Ethan, becomes suspicious of Story,” is at his Jack Black-est potential relationship are sown. autism scale. He managed to get Darryl’s relationship with Sarah. here, giving his frat boy fans what But Becky’s work ethic, driven himself and Peter thrown off an On the road again, the traveling they want from him. by her attachment to/depen- airplane and added to the no-fly companions alternate between dence on her Blackberry, inter- list. Naturally, Peter’s wallet is in camaraderie and enmity, with the ‘Morning Glory’ feres in a big way. Never fear, his suitcase, leaving him without conflict reaching its peak, aptly (Paramount) however. There’s a happy ending an ID and currency. enough, at the Grand Canyon, via This relatively harmless rom- and a clever twist just around the by Frank D. Gilroy Traveling with his masturbating a string of revelations. com is set in the world of morn- corner, parting the clouds just in French bulldog Sunny and his late Propelled by more than a few ing television. Early-riser Becky time for the sun to rise. 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This high-end, limited- Steward gained a national “Song of Myself.” and was abandoned by his Among his stable of regular edition collector’s item reputation as a tattoo art- “Very well, then I contra- father at a young age. Reared S/M partners was Chicago contains some of Sam ist and ultimately wound up dict myself,” he answered. “I by two single aunts who leather icon Chuck Renslow, Steward’s best drawings in Oakland, Calif., where he am large, I contain multi- owned a boarding house in who as a young man treated as well as entries from was the official tattooist for tudes.” small-town Ohio, Steward the smitten Steward rather his “Stud File,” the sex- the Hell’s Angels. As with all Those words proved pro- turned to literature and sex shabbily. ual diary that helped to of his experiences, this one phetic for Sam Steward, who for solace – for, as Spring Fortunately, Steward inform Alfred Kinsey’s too had paradoxical dimen- was inspired by Whitman explained during a recent kept a meticulous and witty research. sions: Inserting his tattoo from an early age, both as a visit to Milwaukee, “Sam real- record of his encounters in needle into hardened crimi- literary figure and a gay role ized his sexuality early and Justin Spring reads at 4 the “Stud File,” as he called it, nals who’d committed hei- model. Steward, the subject often.” p.m. Nov. 30 at The Pyle which provides a deeply per- homophobic world. “It was nous offenses was an act of of Justin Spring’s absorbing Although both interests Center (Room 313) on sonal history of pre-Stone- not happy, fulfilling, emotion- intimacy that both horrified biography “Secret Historian” defined his life, the latter the UWM campus, 702 wall gay male subculture in all ally connecting sex, but it was and titillated Steward. (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), would eventually overwhelm Langdon St., in Madison. of its determination, creativ- exuberant,” Spring said. But Steward didn’t toss a 2010 National Book Award the former. ity and peril. A diary written Steward’s obsession with out his typewriter complete- finalist, contained many selves Steward began adulthood with the insight and craft of sex ultimately derailed his lit- ly. In yet another example of – and some of them contra- as a brilliant academic and an accomplished novelist, the erary aspirations by exhaust- joining together his divergent dicted others with dangerous promising novelist, with aspi- ity was not only a career- Stud File became an essential ing his time as well as his sub-personalities, Steward force. rations of living a literary life killer but also a prosecutable part of the sex research of creative energy. Spring, who turned to penning pornog- Spring hints at the breadth in Paris. He developed close offense. But he was hardly a Steward’s close friend Alfred believes Steward had the raphy under the name Phil of Steward’s personae in the friendships with some of the gay rights champion. In fact, Kinsey. It also was an out- makings of an important nov- Andros. book’s subtitle: “The life and most prominent writers of his self-loathing, as well as his let for Steward to validate elist, has mixed feelings about Spring, who spent nine times of Samuel Steward, his day, including Thornton disdain for other gay men, led his sexuality and revel in his this outcome. On the one years writing “Secret professor, tattoo artist and Wilder and Gertrude Stein. Steward down a psychic rab- conquests, particularly those hand, he laments the loss of Historian,” said the book’s sexual renegade.” But not Steward lived with at least bit hole into a wonderland of of heterosexual males – Steward’s talent. But, “if he success has vindicated even that lengthy descriptor one foot out of the closet at masochism so violent that it’s instances of “conquering the had been the literary suc- Steward’s life by bringing does service to the range of a time when homosexual- a miracle he survived it. bullies” in Steward’s mind, cess that he wanted to be, I mainstream acceptance to Spring said. wouldn’t have had a book to his life’s story and the atten- “The Stud File is kind of a write,” Spring said. tion of the literati to his trophy case, a way of gloat- In middle age, Steward left work as a writer. 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WIG 10_WUWM_ProjMke-Food.indd 1 11/1/2010 11:37:38 AM 32 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010 NOV. 26, FRIDAY Edo de Waart conducts the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra WiGoUt & Chorus in Vaughan Williams’ monumental Symphony No. 1, with poetry by Walt Whitman, with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night in Uihlein Hall at NOV. 18, THURSDAY the Marcus Center For the Performing Arts. Call 414-273-2787. ON THE Inspired by the 2002 movie, DRUMline Live brings the time- Theatre Gigante reinvents “King Lear” with a fresh look at honored tradition of black marching bands to the stage at the aging parents, duty and selfi shness in “The Lears,” tonight Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn, at 7:30 p.m. Call 414-566-1375. through Nov. 21 at Kenilworth Square East, Studio 508, 1925 E. TOWN Kenilworth Place. Call 414-229-4308. EDITED AND COMPILED BY GREGG SHAPIRO “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” presented by Strollers Theatre, runs through Nov. 20 at the Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Miffl in in Madison. NOV. 27, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents “The Subject Was Roses” by Frank D. Gilroy tonight through Dec. 12 at Broadway SATURDAY Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Call 414-291-7800. Jerry Grillo Band performs at 10 p.m. at Transfer Pizzeria, 101 W. Mitchell. Call 414-763- NOV. 19, FRIDAY 0438. Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 S. Second St., presents the fi rst public reading of “Verbal Acumen,” a new play by Ray Proctor at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 - 20, with a discussion to follow. NOV. 28, SUNDAY Call 414-383-3727. “Liberace!,” written and directed by Brent Hazelton, has its Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer Ave., welcomes world premiere at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells, Kelly Peloza, author of “Vegan Cookie Connoisseur” at through Jan. 16 in the Stackner Cabaret. Call 414-224-9490. 2p.m. Call 414-332-1181. The Skylight Opera Theatre of Milwaukee presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic operetta “H. M. S. Pinafore” through Dec. 19 in the Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Call 414-291-7800. Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn, presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze, a holiday show featuring acrobats, dancing NOV. 29, MONDAY and winter fun tonight and tomorrow night. Call 414-566-1375. Edo de Waart conducts the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Frankly Music presents Schumann and Chopin at 7 p.m. performing Bartók’s “The Miraculous Mandarin,” plus Amy Sedaris tonight and tomorrow night in the Wisconsin Conservatory of Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto tonight and tomorrow night at on Nov. 24 Music Bader Recital Hall, 1584 N. Prospect. Call 414-940-8770. 8 p.m. in Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center For the Performing Arts. Call 414-273-2787. NOV. 22, MONDAY Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells, presents the DEC. 1, WEDNESDAY American premiere of “Bombshells” by Joanna Murray-Smith NOV. 20, SATURDAY in the Quadracci Powerhouse through Dec. 19. Call 414-224-9490. John McGivern returns with “Home For The Holidays,” through Jan. 2 in the Stiemke Theatre at Milwaukee Repertory The Miltown Kings’ sci-fi show, Theater, 108 E. Wells. Call 414-224-9490. “Double Feature, Miltown Marcus Center For the Performing Arts, at the corner of Show,” begins at 9 p.m. at Water and State, presents The Magnifi cent Mazowsze at 8 the Miramar Theater, 2844 N. p.m. Call 414-273-2787. Oakland Ave. Save a buck on admission by wearing a sci-fi NOV. 23, TUESDAY themed costume. Robert Tanzilo, author of “The Milwaukee Police Sharon Lynne Wilson Bomb of 1917,” is at Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, Center for the Arts, 19805 at 7 p.m. Call 414-332-1181. W. Capitol Dr. in Brookfi eld, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood in Madison, presents DEC. 2, THURSDAY presents Raul Malo at 8 p.m. Joshua Radin with special guests Good Old War and Kelly Call 262-781-9520. James at 7:30 p.m. Call 608-241-2345. Gay playwright Craig Lucas’s “The Dying Gaul” is presented by StageQ through Dec. 18 at the Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Miffl in in Madison. Carte Blanche Studios Theatre, 1024 S. Fifth St., presents “The Hostage” by Brendan Behan through Dec. 19. Call 262-716-4689. Batusis, featuring Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls and NOV. 21, SUNDAY NOV. 24, WEDNESDAY Cheetah Chrome of Rocket From The Tombs and Dead Boys, The irrepressible Amy Sedaris, sis of David, is at Turner perform at 8 p.m. at Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell. Call 414-276-7288. Hall Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth St., at 7:30 p.m. Evan Smith’s comedy “The Savannah Disputation” runs Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, welcomes Ann Club 5 Bar, 5 Applegate Court in Madison, presents a live through Jan. 9 at the Boulevard Theatre, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic. Wertz Garvin, author of “On Maggie’s Watch,” at 7 p.m. female impersonator show at 10 p.m. Call 608-277-9700. Call 414-744-5747 or visit www.boulevardtheatre.com. Call 414-332-1181. WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010 33

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Blvd., 53202, www.wirainbowfamilies.com, 53222, 414-616-3716, [email protected]. PFLAG-Madison, 4221 Venetian Ln., Madison Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 S. Second [email protected]. Milwaukee Gay Soccer League, 1012 E. 53718, 608-848-2333, pfl agmadison@yahoo. St., 53204, 414-383-3727, www. Clark St., 53212, 414-405-5878, www. com. milwaukeegayartscenter.org. milwaukeegaysoccer.org. Gay / Bi Fathers Support Group, c/o Outreach, Milwaukee/LGBT Film/Video Festival, www4. HEALTH Milwaukee Gay Volleyball League, www. 600 Williamson St., Madison, 53703, uwm.edu/psoa/programs/fi lm/lgbtfi lm. AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, P.O. Box milwaukeegayvolleyball.com. [email protected]. Queer Zine Archive Project, 2935 N. Fratney St., 510498, 53202, 414-273-1991, www.arcw.org, Saturday Softball Beer League, 2333 N. 56th St., 53202, www.qzap.org. [email protected]. 53210, www.ssblmilwaukee.com. Shoreline Country Dancers, 2809 E. Oklahoma Brady East STD (BESTD) Clinic, 1240 E. 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Madison Gay Volleyball, 608-347-8907, www. Brew City Bears, P.O. Box 1035, 53201, 414-331- Suite 230, 53202, www.mwcinc.org. Marquette Gay/Straight Alliance, 1442 W. madisonlbtvolleyball.com. 3744, www.bcb4men.info. Pathfi nders, 1614 E. Kane Pl., 53202, 414-271- Wisconsin Ave., 53233. BWMT, 414-463-5359, www.nabwmt.org/ 1560, www.pathfi nders.org, [email protected]. Marquette U G/L Alumni, P.O. Box 92722, 53202. milwaukee. STD Specialties, Inc., 3251 N. Holton St., 53212, Project Q, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414-223-3220. YOUTH/EDUCATION Castaways, P.O. Box 1697, 53202, castawaysmc@ 414-264-8800, www.stdspecialties.org. UWM LGBT Resource Center, UWM Union WG GSA for Safe Schools, 301 S. Bedford St., yahoo.com. 89, P.O. Box 413, 53201, 414-229-4116, www. Madison, 53703, 608-661-4141, www. CONNEXUS, 2439 N. Holton St., 53212, 414-390- uwm.edu/Dept/OSL/LGBT. gsaforsafeschools.org. 0444, www.diverseandresilient.org/connexus. POLITICS Cream City Foundation, 759 N. Milwaukee, Center Advocates, 252 E. Highland Blvd., 53202, Suite 212, 53202, 414-225-0244, www. 414-271-2656, www.centeradvocates.org. FOX VALLEY RACINE/KENOSHA creamcityfoundation.org. Equality Wisconsin, 2717 E. Hampshire Ave., Diverse and Resilient, 2439 N. Holton St., 53212, 53211, 414-431-1306, www.equalitywi.org. COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 414-390-0444, www.diverseandresilient.org. Human Rights League, 252 E. Highland Blvd., Harmony Café, 233 E. College Ave., Appleton, LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction Firebirds, P.O. Box 159, 53201. 53202, 414-445-5292, www.hrl-pac.org, 54911, 920-734-2233, www.harmonycafe.org, Ave., Racine, 53403, 262-664-4100, info@ FORGE, P.O. Box 1272, 53201, 414-559-2123, [email protected]. [email protected]. lgbtsewisc.org. www.forge-forward.org. PFLAG-Appleton/Fox Cities, 740 Kensington Road, PFLAG-Racine/Kenosha, P.O. Box 580058, GAMMA Milwaukee, P.O. Box 1900, 53201, 414- Neenah, 54956, 920-722-7145. Rainbow Over Pleasant Prairie, 53158, 262-694-2729, 530-1886, www.milwaukeegamma.com. RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY Wisconsin, 702 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton, pfl [email protected]. Gemini Gender Group, P.O. Box 44211, 53214, Central United Methodist Church, 639 N. 25th St., WI 54911, www.rainbowoverwisconsin.org. 414-297-9328, gggwi.tripod.com. 53233, 414-344-1600, www.centralumcmilw. Lesbian Alliance, 252 E. Highland Ave., 53202, org. RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY 414-272-9442, www.lesbianalliance.org. Congregation Shir Hadash, 414-297-9159, www. GREEN BAY Bradford Community Church-Unitarian Lesbian Fund of the Women’s Fund of Milwaukee, cshmilw.org. Universalist, 5810 8th Ave., 53140, 262-656- 414-290-7350, www.womensfund.com/ Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16th St., 53205, COMMUNITY 0544, www.bradforduu.org. who_we_are/lesbian_fund. 414-344-1746, www.crosslutheranmilwaukee. Argonauts of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 22096, Green Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 252 E. org. Bay, 54305, www.argonautsll.org, info@ Highland Blvd., 53202, 414-271-2656, www. Divine Word Lutheran Church, 5505 Lloyd St., argonautsll.org. SPORTS mkelgbt.org. 53208, 414-476-3189, divinewordlutheran.org. Bear Club 4 Men, P.O. Box 13463, Green Bay, Wisconsin Warriors, P.O. Box 334, Somers, 53171, Milwaukee LGBT History Project, 414-224-0517, First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, 1342 54307, www.bc4m.com. 414-759-8823, wiwarriors.com, wiwarriors@ www.mkelgbthist.org. N. Astor St., 53202, 414-273-5257, www. Harmony Café, 1660 W. Mason St., Green Bay, yahoo.com. Milwaukee Pride Parade, P.O. Box 070177, 53207, uumilwaukee.org. 54303, 920-569-1593, www.harmonycafe.org. www.prideparademke.org. Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Stowell Ave., Positive Voice, P.O. Box 1381, Green Bay, 54305, PFLAG-Milwaukee, 252 E. Highland Ave., 53202, 53211, 414-962-9190, lakeparklutheran.com. 920-435-4404, pvinc.org, [email protected]. YOUTH/EDUCATION 414-299-9198, pfl [email protected]. Metropolitan Community Church, 1239 W. Pride Alive, 920-471-3260, www.newpride.org, Rainbow Alliance, UW-Parkside, Student Center, PrideFest, 414-272-3378, www.pridefest.com. Mineral St., 53204, 414-383-1100, www. [email protected]. L108D, 262-595-2685, http://www.uwp.edu/ Queer Program, P.O. Box 090441, 53209, 414-265- milmcc.org. clubs/clubtemp.cfm?clubID=38. 8500, [email protected]. Milwaukee Friends Meeting (Quakers), 3224 SAGE Milwaukee, 1845 N. Farwell, Suite 220, N. Gordon Pl., 53212, 414-263-2111, www. RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY OTHER 53202, 414-224-0517, www.sagemilwaukee. milwaukeequakers.org. Angels of Hope MCC, P.O. Box 672, Green Bay, LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley, org. Plymouth Church, 2717 E. Hampshire Ave., 53211, 54305, 920-983-7452, www.aohmcc.org, 1305 Woodland Ave., Eau Claire, 54701, Sapphic Adventures MKE, 414-628-1049, www. 414-964-1513, www.plymouth-church.org. [email protected]. 715-552-LGBT, www.thecentercv.org. facebook.com/sapphicadventures.mke, St. James Episcopal Church, 833 W. Wisconsin LGBT Community Resource Center Seven Rivers, [email protected]. Ave., 53233, 414-964-1513, www. MADISON P.O. Box 3313, 303 Pearl St., LaCrosse, SHEBA/Sisters Helping Each other Battle AIDS, stjamesmilwaukee.org. 54602, 608-784-0452, www.7riverslgbt. 2349 N Holton St., 53212, 414-390-0444. Unitarian Church North, 13800 N. Port ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT org, [email protected]. WanderWomyn Outdoors Group, debydoo2@ Washington Road, 53097, 262-375-3890, Dairyland Cowboys and Cowgirls, Club 5, 5 [email protected]. WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010 35 CoMMUnitY events

ONGOING frIDAY Milwaukee Run Walk, starting at Milwaukee, Martin Luther Church, Valley, LGBT Community Center of SAGE Offi ce drop-in hours, 1-5 p.m. 1 p.m., Art Experience, SAGE the Water Tower at the East end 9235 W. Bluemound Road, the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* Monday and Thursday, Milwaukee.* Milwaukee.* of North Avenue, Milwaukee, 262- Wauwatosa. 7 p.m., second Tuesday, lesbian reading LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin drop-in 4-7 p.m., fourth Friday, Happy Hour 285-7645. 7 p.m., second Sundays, Gay and group at Outwords Books, 2710 N. hours, 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and with Planned Parenthood Advocates 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Straight in Christ, Good Shepherd Murray Ave., 53211, 414-963-9089, Thursday, 2-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-1 of Wisconsin, rotating location in Madison, Wingra Park off Monroe Catholic Church, N88 W17658 www.outwordsbooks.com. p.m. Saturday, Racine.* Milwaukee/Madison, www.ppawi. St., Madison, 608-469-4882. Christman Road, Menomonee Falls, 7 p.m., last Tuesday, Canasta night, org. 3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, 262-502-0437. SAGE Milwaukee.* 5:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, Women4Women, OutReach, 7 p.m., Spectrum GLBT and Allied THUrSDAY Pozitive Lite HIV/AIDS group, Madison.* social group for adults, Harmony 2:30 p.m., fi rst and third Thursdays, OutReach, Madison.* 6 p.m., Rotating Activity Night each MONDAY Cafe, Appleton.* LGBT senior adults discussion, 6 p.m., second Fridays, Lesbian Alliance week, LGBT Community Center of 7 p.m., second Monday, Outwords 7 p.m., Women’s Voice Milwaukee Madison Senior Center, 330 W. game night and potluck, LGBT the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* men’s book club, 2710 N. Murray rehearsal, 630-890-5984. Miffl in St., Madison, ferington@ Community Center, Milwaukee.* 7-8:30 p.m., third Saturdays, BWMT Ave., 53211, 414-963-9089, www. charter.net. 6:30 p.m., Open Mic night, Harmony (Black and White Men Together), outwordsbooks.com. 6 p.m., third Thursdays, same- Cafe, Green Bay.* general meeting.* 7 p.m., Spectrum-Social and WEDNESDAY sex partners group, OutReach, 7 p.m., AA, The Galano Club, networking LGBT group, Harmony 6 p.m., fi rst Wednesday, LGBT cancer Madison.* Milwaukee.* Cafe, Appleton.* networking group, Gilda’s Club, 7907 6 p.m., Qgrads, UW Memorial Union 7 p.m., Gay Narcotics Anonymous, The SUNDAY 7:30 p.m., AA Came to Believe, The UW Health Court, Middleton, 608- Rathskeller, 800 Langdon St., Galano Club, Milwaukee.* 10:30 a.m., Al-Anon, The Galano Club, Galano Club, Milwaukee.* 828-8880, www.gildasclubmadison. Madison. 7 p.m., Drop-in night, LGBT Community Milwaukee.* org 7 p.m., third Thursdays, Lesbian Center of the Chippewa Valley, Eau 10:30 a.m., AA Step/Topic meeting, 6:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Alliance movie night, LGBT Claire.* The Galano Club, Milwaukee.* TUESDAY Wauwatosa Rainbow Association Community Center, Milwaukee.* 8:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, 1 p.m., Cream City Squares dances, 12:30 p.m., third Tuesday, Retired Old/ monthly meeting, tosarainbow@ 7 p.m., Q2-LGBTQ Youth Group, LGBT Shoreline Milwaukee line dancing Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Older Lesbians (ROLLers), Madison. yahoo.com. Community Center of the Chippewa and lessons, Hot Water, 818 S. Stowell, Milwaukee. Info: 608-219-7751. 7 p.m., AA 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, Valley, Eau Claire.* Water St., Milwaukee, 414-383- 7 p.m., AA The Big Book meeting, The 5:30 p.m., AA Over and Under 40; 7 The Galano Club, Milwaukee.* 7:30 p.m., Four Lakes Bears, 7593. Galano Club, Milwaukee.* p.m. AA The Blue Group, The Galano 7 p.m., fi rst Wednesday, Bear Club 4 Michelangelo’s Coffee Shop, 114 5 p.m., OutThere LGBT youth group Club, Milwaukee.* Men monthly meeting, Napalese State St., Madison, 608-251-5299. SATUrDAY meeting, OutReach, Madison.* 6 p.m., third Tuesday, Fair Wisconsin Lounge, 1351 Cedar St., Green Bay, 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Walkers 5 p.m., third Sundays, PFLAG Action Network of the Chippewa Info: [email protected].

* See Community Groups for address and contact information.

THE NExT TWO WEEKS SAVE THE DATES The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center has two upcoming events. Pride Night with the Milwaukee Admirals, Dec. 3, is a fundraiser for the center and its tenants. It THUrSDAY SATUrDAY features with a 5 p.m. party at the center, 252 E. Highland Ave., and a hockey game with a post-game Village People concert at the Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Call 414-271-2656. On Dec. 11, the center holds its annual Home for the Holidays 7 p.m., lesbian movie night with WanderWomen 6 p.m., Christmas Over the Rainbow, a fundraiser celebration at the Deco Caffe in the Ambassador Hotel, 2308 W. Wisconsin Ave. Lesbian Social Group, [email protected]. for LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, Uncorkt, 240 R.S.V.P.s are due to Patrick Price by Dec. 2. Contact 414-292-3065 or pprice@ Main St., Racine, 53403, 262-664-4100, infor@ mkelgbt.org. lgbtsewisc.org. frIDAY 8 p.m., John F. Kennedy Commerative: A night of Nov. 19 bardic elegy and protest, The Coffee House, 5 - 8 p.m., TGIF party with Rainbow Arts and 631 N. 19 St., 53233, 414-546-3251, www.the- WEDNESDAY Avenue, Racine, 53403, 262-664-4100, info@ Cultural Connection, Ginger Tapas Bar, 235 S. coffee-house.com. lgbtsewisc.org. Second St., 53204, www.mkelgbt.org. 9 p.m., Double Feature SciFi Show with the Nov. 24 10 p.m. Brew City Bombshells Broke A** 5 p.m. - midnight, MAM After Dark presents Miltown Kings, Miramar Theater, 2844 N. 6:30 p.m., Simply Talk listening group with Burlesque Show, Stoneﬂ y Brewery, 735 E. Under the Table, Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 Oakland Ave., 53211, www.miltownkings.com. FORGE, Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, Center St., 53212, brewcitybombshells@gmail. N. Art Museum Drive, 53202, www.mam.org/ 252 E. Highland Ave., 53202, www.forge- com. afterdark. forward.org, [email protected]. 5:30 p.m., Woodland Pattern Book Center 30th SUNDAY Anniversary Celebration, Harley-Davidson Nov. 21 SATUrDAY Museum, 400 W. Canal St., 53201, 414-263- 1 p.m., visit the Eisner Museum with SAGE THUrSDAY Nov. 27 5001, www.woodlandpattern.org. Milwaukee, meet at the museum, 208 N. Nov. 25 4:30 p.m., Ninth Annual Rainbow Community 6 p.m., Fish Fry with SAGE, MONAs Out N About, Water St., 53202, 414-224-0517. HAPPY THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Potluck, Plymouth UCC, 2717 E. 1407 S. First St., 53204, Required R.S.V.P. to 6 p.m., Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil Hampshire Ave., 53211. 414-224-0517. and potluck dinner with FORGE, Milwaukee 7 p.m., screening of “Transamerica” at Community Church, 1239 W. Mineral St., frIDAY Transgender Day of Remembrance and Movie 53204, www.forge-forward.org. Nov. 26 MONDAY Night, LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456 7 p.m. “Discussing Our Favorite Vacation Areas” November 29 Junction Avenue, Racine, 53403, 262-664- with WanderWomyn Lesbian Social Group, 6:30 p.m., Milwaukee LGBT Community Center 4100, [email protected]. [email protected]. Annual Membership Meeting, 252 E. Highland 7:30 - 10 p.m., Game On: game night at the Avenue, 53203, www.mkelgbt.org. LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction 36 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 18, 2010

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