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LEGAL: Quest Magazine is pub- lished monthly and is distribut- ed free in Wisconsin area bars & businesses that cater to the LGBT community. Quest© 2017 All rights are reserved. Publication of the name or photograph of any per- son or business in this magazine does not reflect upon one’s sexual orientation. All copy, text, photo- graphs and illustrations in adver- tisements are published with the understanding the advertisers ON OUR COVER: Dan E Dance have secured the proper consent for use, and Quest may lawfully publish & cause such publication Dan E. Dance, the current holder of the prestigious Mr. Gay Wisconsin to be made & save blameless Quest from any & all liability, loss USofA title, has a long history of pageantry. His story is one of commit- and expense of any nature arising ment, perseverance and a personal strength to overcome adversity that has from publication brought him to the level of success that few have achieved. Thanks. Dan E. Dance spoke with QUEST and told his inspirational story.

QUEST: Before we get to your School and have theater and entertainment career, what can dance training in my background. PUBLISHER: you tell QUEST readers about My entertainment career started Mark Mariucci (ZA) your background? And how did shortly after my 21st birthday. you discover your talent? CONTRIBUTING I was in La Cage and saw Holly WRITERS Dan E. Dance: I was born in Brown and Company rehearsing Paul Masterson Milwaukee and have lived here, in Dance Dance Dance. For those Michael Johnston mainly in the city of Green- who don't recall, the La Cage Brent H field, all my life. I was educated main floor was three connecting LOOK FOR US through the Greenfield public bar areas. They were La Cage, ~ONLINE~ school system & UW-Milwaukee. Dance Dance Dance, and Jazz. www.quest-online.com I graduated from John Robert CONTINUED ON COVER PHOTO BY MIKE HILLER MIKE BY PHOTO COVER Powers Modeling and Finishing • PG 4 •

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Wednesday gay nights at Pa- QUEST: Do you have any an- DED: I attribute my current and entertainers, and others pagaio and Sunday gay nights ecdotes, special successes, title, Mr. Gay Wisconsin USofA from across the nation, but I at Park Avenue. They caused disasters, or critical moments 2017, to hard work and chang- will keep it local. First, Shan- a lot of controversy among in your pageant career? ing myself for the better. Other non Dupree is an amazing gay bar owners because they DED: Every title I have held than my own perseverance, I person. She is always there were upset over the "compe- and every pageant I have en- give credit to my phenomenal when I need to chat and is a tition." Gay bar owners pres- tered, whatever the outcome backup dancers, the broth- supportive and strong individ- sured LGBT publications to not was, I consider successes. One er and sister duo, David and ual. You have to give credit to accept advertising from them of the greatest moments of my Anna Sage, Geno Forliti and someone who has longevity which was partly the reason pageant career is winning Mr. his Generation Dance Compa- and stays relevant. Second, for the demise of one LGBT Gay Wisconsin USofA 2017 and, ny as well as everyone who Randy Bouche' and his troupe publication "Gay Milwaukee." humbly, when I held three ti- has helped and supported Chez Bouche' are wonderful. Also, in my youth, Prince and tles at the same time: Mr. Gay me along the way. Even those Randy's professionalism and James Dean influenced my Great Lakes USofA, Mr. Gay who weren't so kind, I have to willingness to lend a helping interest in entertainment. Cur- Wisconsin, and Mr. Gay Indiana mention. Both, the people who hand at any time is admira- rently, Ed Sheeran, Adam Lam- USofA. Yes, I have had some were helpful and kind, and ble. You have to give credit to bert, Bruno Mars and DNCE are disasters and critical mo- those who weren't so support- someone who started his own very influential to me. ments. In the early years, I was ive, were great motivation. long-running national touring self-medicating my anxiety show and who is so helpful QUEST: What were you do- and depression. This caused QUEST: Who do you admire to everyone. Finally, Bryanna ing before you entered the me to make mistakes and say in the current realm of pag- Banx is incredible. Her repre- pageant scene? and do a couple of things that eants, drag, and entertain- sentation, commitment, and DED: Gosh, it was many years were not appropriate. ment? promotion of the USofA sys- ago when I entered the pag- DED: I admire kind people in tem are outstanding. You have eant scene at the age of 21 QUEST: And aside from your general, as well as those with to give credit to someone who (laughs). At that time, I was own perseverance, to whom individuality and people who is so hard-working and dedi- working at La Cage and a cast or what do you attribute your are true to themselves. I ad- cated. member of Holly Brown and title? mire many Wisconsin people Company. Before that, as I still am, I was a father and son, grandson (my grandparents have since passed) and work- ing on my education, building I watched Holly and Co. QUEST: What and who influ- a strong self-foundation and through the glass door for a enced your interest in enter- becoming a better person. bit and said to myself, "I can tainment? TV or other media do that." personalities? Family and I opened the door and friends? QUEST: Okay, you in an en- walked in. When Holly and DED: As a child, I was actu- semble and dancing, having her company noticed me, they ally influenced by my mom's fun, but what inspired you to mentioned that this was a friends, who were also our break out and become a pag- closed rehearsal to the pub- neighbors, watching their eant contestant? lic and I couldn't be in there. preparation for, and compet- DED: It was the love of the Undaunted, I said, "I under- ing in dance competitions. I art of entertainment, the com- stand, but I can do what you're was about 12 years old. I re- petition, the family that is built doing." After their rehearsal, member watching their dance amongst performers, repre- Christopher Alex, the choreog- competitions at the clubs senting the title, the system, rapher at La Cage at the time, called Papagaio and Park Ave- the promoters, clubs, cities, came up to me and said, "So nue. Back then, underage peo- and the great State of Wiscon- you think you can do what we ple could get into bars with sin and all its wonderful resi- do. Let me see you dance." I their parents. It was only a dents. The show bookings that went on the dance floor and couple of times my mom took come with the pageant scene started dancing. During the me there to watch her friends. are fantastic, too, and, I'll ad- second song I was dancing It wasn't a regular thing my mit, the perks are enticing. to, Christopher came up to mom did. Does anyone re- Jimmy King, also, was a major me and said, "OK, be here at member Papagaio or Park influence in my becoming part this time and day" and Dan E. Avenue? (laughs). Those bars of the pageant world. Dance was born. were mostly straight except for

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sparring featured Parveen dered, offers to train Zaynab Zaynab is determined to pur- speaking in her native tongue in the ways of Lucha wrestling. sue both the wrestling and the ••• whilst Zaynab doggedly re- Zaynab’s life is further up- girl; she’s even more deter- sponding in English. “Mothers ended one afternoon after she mined to keep both a secret 2017 Milwaukee and daughters aren’t friends finds her way to a small, corner from her mother. in our culture,” Zaynab later tavern. Even though she’s just Secrets rarely stay secrets in LGBT Film/Video admits. insisted to her mother that stories such as these. Zaynab’s comfortable routine there is no such thing as love Jennifer Reeder’s Signa- Festival soon faces two challenges. at first sight, Zaynab meets ture Move is just the sort of Signature Move The first comes via the rather Alma (Sari Sanchez) a spirited big-hearted Lesbian romcom unconventional arrangement out-and-proud Mexican-Ameri- that is all too rare in Lesbian Tuesday, Nov 2 thru Zaynab makes with her new can lesbian who soon has gotten cinema and virtually nonexis- Sadly time and space constraints have client, Jayde (Audrey Francis) Zaynab drunk on tequila shots tent in Gay cinema. Sunday Nov. 12 somewhat limited what films Glenn could in- who, in lieu of the usual forms and then into bed for a very pas- Sari Sanchez’s Alma and clude. Glenn was particularly pleased to have of payment for services ren- sionate make out session.. Fawzia Mira’s Zaynab gener- by Glenn Bishop the opportunity to screen the lesbian-interest Opening Night film,Signature Move as well as three intriguing gay feature films, I Dream in Another Language, Four Days in France plus Despite the extraordinary summer-like John Trengove’s acclaimed, The Wound. weather, the leaves have begun chang- Many documentaries caught Glenn’s eye, ing color, the days have gotten shorter particularly David France’s The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson and The Untold Tales of and shorter and autumn has arrived, all Armistead Maupin, author of . of which signals the start of Film Festival With so many terrific films and shorts pro- grams from which to choose, Glenn’s best season here in Milwaukee. The Milwau- advice is to buy a Festival Pass, grab a sleep- kee Film Festival started a week later ing bag and head out to the 32nd Milwaukee than usual; The 2017 Milwaukee Film LGBT Film/Video Festival. Festival’s Opening Night was Sept. 28 OPENING NIGHT SIGNATURE MOVE with a screening of the astonishing doc- Following a few shots establishing the Pa- kistani-enclave in suburban Chicago, director umentary, Stumped, a film about a man Jennifer Reeder’s Signature Move introduces who, after losing his limbs to a bacterial Zaynab (Fawzia Mira), a Pakistani-American infection, confronts his fate first with lesbian who lives with her devout Muslim mother Parveen (Shabana Azmi). Parveen stand-up comedy and then pursuit of a spends her days glued to the television, in- miracle: a double-arm transplant. cessantly watching her beloved melodramat- ic, Pakistani soaps. And of course her trusty The 32nd Annual Milwaukee LGBT binoculars are always at the ready to check Film/Video Festival will be illuminating out any male passers-by in the hopes of local screens a few weeks later this year, spotting a potential suitable husband for her daughter. running from Thursday, November 2 to It is fair to say that Zaynab is rather stuck Sunday, November 12. in a rut. She goes to work as an immigration lawyer and then it is off to the gym before Now for the October Quest, Glenn has been coming home and preparing dinner for her provided with screening materials for many of and her mother. Zaynab wistfully accepts the the feature films and documentaries which, combative nature of her relationship with her along with the various assorted programs of mother; her mother bound and determined short films, comprise 32nd Milwaukee LGBT to get Zaynab to find a suitable husband. Film/Video Festival. Glenn found it intriguing that their verbal

6 • QUEST MAGAZINE FALL 2017 FALLMONTH 2017 2017 QUEST-ONLINE.COM WEBSITE.COM • 7 AUTHORMILWAUKEE | LGBTTAG FILM/VIDEO FESTIVAL | ate lots of chemistry as the 4 Days in France YOUR BUSINESS CARD AD unlikely couple, one a seri- al-monogamist, the other still COULD BE HERE! taking baby steps to escape the closet. Some very enter- taining supporting characters EMAIL cleverly disguise the thinness [email protected] of Lisa Donato and Fawzia Mir- za screenplay including Mark or call 920-655-0611 Hood’s delightfully sassy bar- tender Milo, Shabana Azmi as sa culture where each year tal encounter reminiscent of Zaynab’s unexpectedly mis- fathers bring their teenage the fabled campfire scene in sons to the mountains of the Brokeback Mountain. chievous mother and most of 3251 N. Holton Street all Molly Brennan as Alma’s de- Eastern Cape to participate Yet even as Vija and Xola- lightfully dyky friend, Killian. in an ancient coming-of-age ni are determined to their Milwaukee ritual. clandestine relationship a Signature Move, already an 414-264-8800 audience at other LGBT Film Xolani (Nakhane Touré), a secret, Kwanda sees through rather solitary young man their charade in short order. Festival will surely be a pop- Find us on Facebook also! ular Opening Night film at the who has gotten a reputation A young man who has clearly nd as someone who is good accepted his sexuality, Kwan- 32 Milwaukee LGBT Film/ Vid- HOURS eo Festival. at helping the “softies” get da tries to talk to talk sense Mon. Tues. Thurs. 8:30a - 4p, --Recommended through the ritual which to Xolani, insisting, correctly, starts with a communal cir- that there would be no future Wed. 8:30a-3p, Gay Feature Films: cumcision amidst shouts of for Xolani and Vija. 2 Friday mornings per month, The Wound “I’m a Man.” This year, Xolani What will happen when the 8:30a - 12:30p I Dream in Another Language is to act as caregiver to Kwan- final morning Kwanda spies Plus Alternating Sat. clinic from 9-12 4 Days in France da (Niza Jay), a city boy from the very naked, post-coital Call for schedule. One of the joys of the an- Johannesburg, the son of an Xolani and Vija asleep in the nual Milwaukee LGBT Film/ old family friend. Kwanda’s woods and their secret has Video Festival, in addition father, believing the boy’s been bared to the world? For gay/bisexual men. to the communal experience mother has spoiled her son, Difficult at various times to of watching LGBT films with trusts Xolani to take their son watch, John Trengove’s The OCTOBER 2017 other LGBT moviegoers, is safely into manhood. Wound offers an extraordi- Outreach Schedule the opportunity to see films It is evident right from the nary experience in capturing which are unlikely to make start that Kwanda hadn’t the unease caused by the FREE HIV & SYPHILIS TESTING AT: their way to or -Ama wished to participate. Still, juxtaposition of long cher- zon Prime or even onto DVD. Xolani is patient with the lad ished ancient traditions with- Kruz, Fri. 6th 7-9 Three extraordinary gay and the two form a tentative in current societal norms. Fluid, Mon. 9th, 9:30-11:30 feature films in that catego- bond, especially after Xolani Kudos to a fine cast with ry, Glenn reckons, are John shares his own experiences special mention of Nakhane LGBT Center, Tues 10th, 5:30-8 Trengove’s The Wound and as an initiate, as one who Touré’s solitary Xolani as well Woodys, Thurs. 19th, 9-11 Ernesto Contreras’ I Dream in suffered without a caregiver. as Niza Jay’s Kwanda, whose Another Language as well as It slowly emerges that Xola- modern notions of gender Club Icon, 20th, 9:30-12:30 Jérôme Reybaud’s 4 Days in ni had an ulterior motive for and sexuality are to Xolani as (Kenosha) France which quite predict- attending the ceremony; he if spoken in a different lan- LaCage, Wed. 25th, 10-12 ably enough is set in France. hoped to have a reunion with guage -Highly Recommended The Wound is a raw, often one of the other caregivers, I Dream in Another Language MADISON D.I.X, Thurs. 26th, 9-12 brutal film exploring themes Vija (Bongile Mantsai). Unlike Characters’ speaking in an- like the importance of tra- Xolani, Vija is a big, strong, other language is in fact the MADISON’S ORIGINAL DOWNTOWN ditions, concepts of mascu- well-built man boasting not basis for Ernesto Contreras’ I BEAR/SPORTS BAR! linity and alternative sexual only a wife but children as Dream in Another Language. www.holtonstreetclinic.org/ expression. John Trengove’s well. There’s nary a moment With a script by his brother 114 King Street | madwoofs.com ourtreach-testing screenplay sets his story of foreplay when these two (Carlos Contreras), the prem- within South Africa’s Xho- men get together in a bru- ise for I Dream in Another

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Language is surprisingly terms. He enlists help from pre-screening cocktail hour, number, a connection made game is still afoot and in road, similarly armed with simple and straightforward. Lluvia with whom he is hav- Glenn shared the film’s basic and in moments Pierre has short measure, Pierre has Grindr and GPS. A young, attractive linguist, ing a torrid affair. narrative. Many members, hit the road, guided by his hooked up with a handsome Will Paul ever catch up with Martin (Fernando Álvarez Still, Martin is determined Glenn himself in fact, were GPS. Whilst en route Pierre young man (Mathieu Chevé) Pierre? Can Pierre find what- Rebeil) has set off on a to get Evaristo and Isauro to- remaindered of another is sidetracked by a wom- desperate to leave his small ever it is he’s been searching quest to record the nearly gether. Day after day Martin French film, The Adventures an, Diane (Fabienne Babe) country town. The lad pleads before Paul catches him up? extinct language Zikril. In talks to first one, then to the of Felix. In that film, Felix needing a lift after her car with Pierre to pick him up With Jérôme Reybaud’s order to find the last three other, wheedling them, ca- (Sami Bouajila) sets off on a breaks down. They chat am- when he returns home but quirky screenplay, moviego- people who SPEAK ZIKRIL, joling them and even resort- quest to find his father after icably; Pierre explains to his Pierre declines, insisting he ers are left to expect the un- Martin has journeyed to a ing to a bribe of a new, large being laid off of his job. passenger the ins and outs wasn’t going back. expected. 4 Days in France remote part of Mexico. screen television. Their first Alternately, 4 Days in of the dating app. Meanwhile, Paul (Arthur Ig- proves to be an intriguing if And before you get your attempt was not a success France proves to be rather It already nightfall when ual), clearly confused by his perhaps rather too leisure- phones out to Google “Zikril”, but eventually their sessions more ‘choose your own nar- Pierre drops Diane back to partner’s disappearing act, ly paced tour of the French it is an imaginary language. start and Evaristo and Isauro rative.’ The film opens with her car but for Pierre, the decides it’s time to hit the countryside. Curiously, there are no sub- actually seem to be renew- Pierre (Pascal Cervo) having titles provided when char- ing their old friendship. awakened and dressed in acters do speak Zikril, which But the past, their past can- what looks to be the wee does make a certain amount not so easily be dismissed. hours of the morning. Pierre of sense, mused Glenn. Even so that Isauro has mel- pauses, shining the light As portrayed in the film, lowed enough to be able to from his cell phone on a Zikril is a truly special lan- recall the days of their youth sleeping man, surely Pierre’s guage, one with which the with a degree of fondness, boyfriend!? Then he quietly speaker might actually be Evaristo is remains ashamed leaves the apartment and able to talk to the creatures and violently turns on his hits the open road. of the woods and maybe old friend yet once again. Is the slumbering man even the dead. The truth to what hap- Pierre’s boyfriend? Why is Anyway, Martin is given a pened that resulted in these Pierre leaving with saying warm welcome upon his ar- two blood brothers becom- a word? Where is he going? rival to the small village in ing the worst of enemies Had Pierre forgotten that which the three remaining eventually comes out, as they had opera tickets that speakers live. Dona Jacinta such secrets invariably do in evening? (Monica Miguel) whose fami- stories such as this. Amidst such confusion and ly is hosting Martin is one of The film’s rather enigmatic uncertainty, the group de- the speakers. The other two ending, although admitted- cided to keep the bar open. speakers are two old men ly one liberally dusted with Unlike The Adventures who have lived in this small elements of magical realism, of Felix, Jérôme Reybaud’s hamlet all their lives and yet proves an entirely satisfac- screenplay has Pierre aided haven’t spoken to each oth- tory for a film infused with and abetted by the latest er for the last 50 years. the sadness and regret. How technology. For his search Don Evaristo (Eligio Melén- different Evaristo’s and Isau- for likely hookup candi- dez) lives with his grand- ro’s lives might have turned dates, Pierre has Grindr. And daughter Lluvia (Fátima out had they been able to he has GPS in order to find Molina) while Don Isauro live their lives according to the best route to meet up. (José Manuel Poncelis) leads their true selves. At this point the gentlemen a solitary existence having Recommended of the cinema were quite never married. 4 Days in France frankly intrigued, particular- The sudden (although not Screening Jérôme Rey- ly those who had seen the unexpected) death of Dona baud’s intriguing A Days in sexually explicit Paris 05:59: Jacinta leaves Martin with France, Glenn was joined Théo & Hugo. little choice but to find a by the gentlemen who At a rest area Pierre spies a way to get these two bitter comprise the monthly cin- likely phone number written enemies back on speaking ema circle. During the on the wall. Pierre calls the

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LGBT Documentaries the right-wing rhetoric, becom- As affectionate a portrayal of Boulevard offers the city’s Glenn has selected to review ing, for instance, a Teen Age Maupin as The Untold Tales of ••• best indoor Halloween Event two extraordinary, marvelously Republican and later, briefly, Armistead Maupin offers, Kroot “Ghosts Under Glass” is Fri., diverse LGBT documentaries to an assistant to , refuses to shy away from con- October 27 6:00 – 9:00 pm a cordially yours perfect other option to trick be screened at the 32nd Mil- the ultra-conservative, long troversary, most notably Armi- or treating. A special display waukee LGBT Film/Video Festi- running Senator from the state stead outing his friend Rock Wishing you all a hauntingly good Halloween! val to highlight. The subject of during the “Ghosts” show of North Carolina. Hudson even as the actor lay in at the Domes is “Dia De Los the first doc is famed novelist Tis the month …What a fun month ahead Kroot’s narrative follows Ar- a hospital dying of AIDS. Muertos or Day of the Dead”. Armistead Maupin, creator of mistead’s journey of discovery Further into The Untold Tales – take notes and how can we forget the climax A Mexican celebration believ- the wildly popular Tales of the which takes him to San Fran- of Armistead Maupin, Kroot of October? Halloween! ing the dead returns to life City series. The second docu- cisco where he will begin to turns her camera inward, re- – for this special day. Satur- mentary is from Oscar nomi- write stories about the people vealing the impact AIDS had on This month sets, your social world a whirl! day, November 4 the Winter nated filmmaker David France around him in his newly ad- Armistead; Maupin being one Farmer’s Market begins The recalls Stonewall in the exam- opted home. When a woman of first writers to tackle AIDS. Come celebrate the 20th By the way, congratulations to Next “Behind the Scenes of ination of both the life and the alerts Armistead to the fasci- And finally, Kroot explores year and help secure twenty Brandon on his promotion to the Domes” is slated for Sat- more… BIG NIGHT OUT! Community Outreach! death of trans-activist Marsha nating heterosexual mating Maupin’s current relationship urday, November 18 9:30 – The Milwaukee LGBT Commu- “The Merry Widow” waltzes P. Johnson. ritual which took place every with Christopher Turner, a man 11:00 am – “The Naughty or nity Center hosts their annual in to Uihlein Hall of The Mar- Nice Holiday Show – exposed. Wednesday night at the Mari- nearly 30 years his junior and gala Sat, October 14 5:00 pm cus Center Friday, October 20 The Untold Tales of Armistead What better way to see how na Safeway, Armistead found he met through a dating app At Bartolotta’s at the Italian and Sunday, October 22. Maupin, Jennifer M. Kroot the Domes get dressed for all it irresistible, later drawing on called Daddyhunt. Community Center (newly re- In Tandem Theatre Company Filmmaker Jennifer M. Kroot’s it for inspiration for the iconic The Untold Tales of Armistead their award-winning season- furbished, and a must see!) 628 North 10th Street launch- al looks. This peek provides The Untold Tales of Armistead moment in the Tales of the City Maupin is a warm, generous 630 East Chicago Street. 5:00 ing their 2017 – 2018 Season Maupin offers an affectionate when May Ann cruises Michael portrayal of a most cherished an ideal opportunity to take pm Reception, 6:30 pm Dinner with: “All The Great Books in the Domes’ resident artist, portrayal of the iconic novelist Tolliver’s boyfriend. LGBT elder. As the credits and Entertainment, 7:15 pm (Abridged) by Reed Martin Burt Gross’, fabulous vision. and activist. Dividing Maupin’s Tales of the City, as we know rolled, Glenn mused that it Awards Program and Live Auc- and Austin Tichenor now – life as if chapters in book, Currently you can take in it today began as a newspa- might be time to revisit Mary tion Is the evening’s schedule Sunday, October 29, described “Sister Act” – commemorating marked by animator Grant per serial in the Ann, Michael Tolliver and the – to be apart I strongly urge as a high energy comedy – 25 years as a successful com- Nelleson’s colorful ‘70s-style Chronicle, much as Charles whole 28 Barbary Lane gang. you to call – 414-271-2656 or which is much needed these edy movie – as the Nuns take graphics, filmmaker Jennifer Dickens had. These serial pag- visit: mkelgbt.org/events/ days. over The Sunset Playhouse M. Kroot has at her disposal a es would form the basis of the The Death and Life of Marsha P. BIG-NIGHT-OUT with Brandon To get in the mood of the in Elm Grove, 800 Elm Grove plethora of clips from various novel, Tales of the City and Johnson, David France Herr at the helm as event co- month – the Mitchell Park Road. You have until Sunday, Maupin interviews, plenty of which would be the first entry David France’s excellent docu- ordinator it will be the top! Domes 524 South Layton footage of Maupin giving read- in what would ultimately be- mentary, The Death and Life of ings of his works to audiences come a bestselling series of 9 Marsha P. Johnson seeks to find that more often than not ap- books, all chronicling the lives justice, find the truth about the pear enraptured by Maupin’s of the denizens of that most fa- night Marsha P. Johnson, a vet- storytelling, not to mention the bled of San Francisco address- eran of the Stonewall Riots and many tributes from such nota- es, 28 Barbary Lane. a longtime gay and trans ac- bles as Neil Gaiman, acclaimed Maupin reflects that much tivist, was found, drown in the actor Ian McKellen and Amy like his protagonist Mary Ann Hudson River. Tan as well as and Singleton, very much Armi- The bare facts of the case , who played stead’s alter-ego, he very much are that she died in early July, Mary Ann Singleton and Anna the new girl in town. Likewise, 1992 when her lifeless body was Madrigal respectively in the Maupin poured a lot of himself pulled from the Hudson Riv- mini-series. into the character of Michael er near the Christopher Street The film’s early sections - ex Tolliver who he characterized Pier. The New York Police De- plore Maupin’s rather surpris- as a big romantic with a large partment’s sixth precinct was ing conservative roots, Armi- slut side. The letter Michael quick to deem it a suicide; while stead noting that his father sends home to his parents in many trans activists believed was probably a white suprema- order to finally come out was that the police just wanted to cist. At least initially, Armistead the very same letter Maupin avoid any deeper inquiry into must have embraced some of sent to his own parents. her death. continues on p 16

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November 5 to enjoy this re- afternoon, KV had to rush to questionable future. Squeezettes – power Polka, live and in-person at Ham- nation there of! So happy to ligious experience. I hear tell The Wherehouse and take The Skylight Music Theatre Pop, Rock & Roll and more – burger Mary’s, they continue know Frank is back celebrat- that the Sunset will be offer- part in “Red, Hot and Leath- rings in the Holiday Season and that is what we got! The to bring in first-rate acts at af- ing his art of cooking! You will ing up a late night theater er” a fundraiser for ARCW by with a fabulous family friend- flowers – breath-taking Jamie fordable ticket prices. I hear not be disappointed here! Bo- choice of more controversial, The Brew City Sisters. It’s a ly fable – “Annie” Friday, No- and crew – Dale Servais and tell a roster of great acts are nus Food Time – Riviera Maya thought provoking plays – treat to play this large venue vember 17 – Sunday, Decem- Michael Davis – it was like coming to grace their stage. at 2258 South Kinnickinnic keep your eyes out for this. – Adam is back as the man- ber 23. The sun will come out being in a garden with a roof. Rest In Peace Michael Mc- Avenue offers up delicious Truly the little theater that ager – so sexy and Palestine tomorrow and shine on you The food – Saz’s – outstand- Carthy – such a gentle man authentic Mexican cuisine. can! “Beauty and the Beast” is their DJ. This benefit was in this feel good favorite! ing, more bacon wrapped – deepest condolences to his Brunch, Lunch, Dinner -- fea- Thursday, November 30 – great fun and always a plea- Broadway Across America shrimp – passed by Rona and husband, Ronald Jacquart – turing the best home-made Saturday, December 23 will sure to work with BJ Daniels, will be educating us all with Candy Stick – celebrity serv- on this major loss. mole and a Bloody Mary with be their Holiday Show for Dita Von, Dixie Kuppe, Melee Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ers! Champagne! Karen Val- Food Time – Bay View’s Sa- lots of zip, recently Rona – of this year. McQueen, Travis Hard, Myami “School of Rock” Tuesday, entine reports it was a thrill brosia Café & Gallery located M&M fame and I feasted on Though it is the fall of the Richards and of course Ma- November 21 – Sunday, No- to perform with Maple Veneer at 3216 South Howell Avenue delicious delicacies reminisc- year the sweet memories of ple Veneer. vember 26. Come get your and returning to the stage, (312) 834-1929 is the hottest ing about Acapulco holidays. last season is brought to life The Milwaukee Symphony degree in current theater. Goldie Adams in a little recep- eatery on Milwaukee’s near The food and drink help at Dale Gutzman’s Off The Orchestra will allow you to This master class will be tion interlude. Brava Meredith south side. Yes, Frank San- transplant us for an after- Wall Theatre with “Midsum- create your own series -- taking place at Uihlein Hall Sipe – Event Planner, Blue chez is back and better than noon – if you need a getaway mer Night’s Dream”. Shake- here are just a few concerts in the Marcus Center for the Fancy – and no one was blue! ever and has people lined this is where you have to go! speare’s classic enthralls to consider: At the Basilica of Performing Arts. AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K around the block to par take. May your month be bewitch- Wednesday, October 18 St. Josaphat “Bach in the Ba- “Miracle on South Divi- Run also took place on Sat- Week days 7:30 am– 3:00 ing and beguiling and know – Sunday, October 29. Star- silica” November 4 and 5 sion Street” by Tom Dudzick urday, October 7 Milwaukee’s pm and weekends 9:00 am how thankful we are for all of ring Laura Mongle and Jimmy Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Sympho- is The Milwaukee Chamber SummerFest Grounds at -3:00pm serving breakfast, you as I remain (Maple Veneer) Strange. ny November 10 – 12 Brahms Theatre’s year end opus. A noon. This year’s Honorary brunch, lunch and any combi- – Still Cordially yours,. The Renaissance Theater- & Bernstein November 17 & spirited comedy that shakes Chair Jane “Glee” Lynch – works – Celebrating 25 suc- 18 A Canadian Brass Holiday a family’s foundation to its award-winning actress, singer cessful seasons debut this – Canadian Brass and MSO shaken core, you have to see and comedian. So thrilled to time out with “Sex with Brass November 29 Holiday this one to believe it! be asked to host the Finish Strangers” by Laura Eason Pops December 1 - 3. To make Charles Dickens’ Christmas Line at The Walk! If you would Friday, October 20 – Sunday, your reservations – please classic – “A Christmas Carol” like to make a contribution to November 12. Directed by call 414-291-7605. is once again brought to life The Walk or an additional gift, Mallory Metoxen & featuring Through Sunday, November by The Milwaukee Rep Tues- please call, 1-800-348-WALK. Marti Gobel and Nick Marcisi, 5 The Stackner Cabaret pres- day, November 28 – Satur- Farewell Jeffrey Massey – off quoting Newsweek magazine ents “Souvenir”. A fantasia day, December 24 in the ele- to Atlanta to make the south this vehicle is “An incisive on the life of Florence Foster gant Pabst Theatre. rise again! Dr. Beto and DJ Tim look at the double-edged Jenkins is celebrated in song Tis the season – and gave a 5 star send off from quest for artistic validation w/ Jack Ford Wilson on piano. “Scrooge in Rouge” by Ricky Botanas to their penthouse – in the digital era. Subscrip- Friday, November 10 6:30 Graham and Jefferson Turn- what a wild Friday! tions: 414-273-0800 X 203, – 9:30 pm brings the “Hol- er are turning us all on at In Congratulations and a box office 414-291-7800. iday” Really Grand Friday Tandem Theatre Company big Cream City thank you Wednesday, October 265– – RGF – Unique People & Friday, December 1 – Sunday, to George Prentice & Corey The Pink Hat Party at This Is Places to benefit the Milwau- January 7, 2018. What better Grubb for taking over and It! 9:00 – 11:00 pm. kee LGBT Community Center. show to take us into the New saving their “baby” La Cage. The next night Halloween Paul Westphal & Lisa Moy Year? Come and get your Milwaukee needs a dance takes over as Trixie Matel re- graciously open their mag- laugh on! club – I would have hated to turns to the Cream City and nificent manor for an unfor- To usher in the last month see this historic club go the hostesses the This Is IT – gettable soiree. Please call of the old year – how about way of 219 and The Factory. Hall-a-ba-loo! IT is the word! 414-271-2656 to take part. a Really Grand Friday (RGF), A gentle reminder to sup- In need of another dos- “The Secret Mask” by Rick this time out, Johnson Con- port their business venture age of Sunday Fun Day Show Chafe, a U.S. Premiere, opens trols Innovation Center 301 and party at La Cage or it too Tunes at Club Charlies 320 on Thursday, November 16 – North Broadway Friday, De- could go down in history. Ex- East Menomonee Street your Sunday, December 10 at Next cember 1 6:30 – 9:30 pm cited to hear Nova D’Vine is wish is granted on Sunday, Act Theatre. Almost 40 years The wedding of Andy Reid the new Show Director. October 29 as Brian Reinko- after man walks out on his & Jamie Beauchamp – I could Rumor has it Chad (Chasitity ber and Karen Valentine re- family, it’s his family – his write a complete column on! Belt) will be re-open-ing the turn – 2:00 – 7:00 pm. Back son in particular, that helps What a joyous occasion for ETC kitchen … in August after their wild his deserting father with his one and all! The music – The Loved seeing Judy Tenuta

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Jump 20 or so years and turned their apartment into tained shows no marks on the there is the indefatigable Vic- something of a shrine. body suggesting violence. ••• toria Cruz, a Violence Project Even when doors seem In the end, justice proves be- Courage House activist on the eve of her re- closed tight to her, Victoria yond their reach; the agency will be the first tirement, sets herself quite a manages to obtain police re- Victoria worked for eventually and only shelter quest to learn what truly hap- cords and autopsy reports, deciding that continuing the pened to Johnson. “They’re her tenacious efforts resulting quest for justice for Marsha in our community yelling out from their graves in new information, new vid- is too draining of personnel, dedicated to for justice.” believes Cruz. eo footage, photographs and time and resources. serving our LGBTQ+ Here, The Death and Life of even new witness statements. If the limited footage of Marsha P. Johnson takes on All those Victoria talks to are Marsha keeps her an elusive population the quality of a cold case mur- adamant that Marsha would figure, David France definitely der inquiry. Victoria starts not have ever committed sui- shone his spotlight on Sylvia by talking to the people clos- cide, yet none can forward Rivera, another Stonewall vet- Schlaikowski, along with his est to Marsha, talking with with any new information or eran and one who has for too husband Nick, founded Courage MKE in August of 2015. Courage members of Marsha’s family possible scenarios as to what long has been relegated to the MKE is the engine that drives and also with Randy Wicker, happened that fateful night. shadows of LGBT history. Milwaukee’s level of awareness, Marsha’s roommate who has The autopsy report, when ob- Highly Recommended and positive impact on our dis- advantaged LGBTQ+ youth in the state of Wisconsin. By fighting to ensure LGBTQ+ youth have the tools and resources necessary to grow into successful lead- ers across the community, this 501(c)3 nonprofit is uniquely po- sitioned to change the trajectory of our community by disrupting the racist, classist, and discrimi- nating injustices that impact our ••• LGBTQ+ youth. When: November 3, 2017 Where: 1451 Renaissance Place, courage milwaukee address: 1451 N Prospect, Mil- waukee, WI. celebrates 2017 Gala Homecoming What: 2017 Gala, Homecoming, to include a silent auction, Aeri- Courage MKE, a local non profit charged with raising aware- al Acrobat artists and Drag per- ness and funds for homeless LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin formers from across the state, Last month's cover boy, Tarl Knight performs regularly at Rum Runners in Green Bay. keynote speaker Bjorn Nasett, extends a warm invitation to its 2017 gala: HOMECOMING. and celebrity guest host Grego- Photos by Mark Mariucci (Za) 100% of all proceeds raised from the event will go directly to ry Patterson from Emmy Award the opening of the Courage House - a homeless youth shelter winning show, Project Runway. dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ youth ages 10-17. For more information, visit Homecoming will be held on said Brad Schlaikowski, Cour- www.couragemke.org November 3, 2017 from 6:30pm age MKE’s Executive Director. or reach out to Brad to 10pm at 1451 Renaissance “Across Milwaukee on any given Schlaikowski directly. Place: 1451 N Prospect, Milwau- night there are as many as 500 kee, WI. homeless youth on the streets. Tickets are available online at: “This gala will be an incredible We know from our work that opportunity to raise awareness roughly 40% of these children www.shepherdtickets.com. and funds for those who need identify as LGBTQ+. With fewer it most—our LGBTQ+ youth here than twenty beds across the city, Q in the city of Milwaukee and we’ve identified a gap, and need surrounding communities,” the community’s help to fix it.

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