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April 8, 2010 | Vol. 1, No. 11 Out candidate wins Waukesha race By Louis Weisberg “My Web site will remain also was accused of lying Staff writer up and running as a means about his academic creden- Political newcomer Vance of communicating with the tials, to which he responded Skinner handily beat a six- district,” he stated. by posting pdfs of his degrees term incumbent April 6 in Skinner’s bid for a low-pro- on his Web site. a hard-fought race for the file office attracted relatively Skinner is well known in Waukesha Common Council. high voter turnout. The last his district for his work on A family man who is active time Vitale faced a challenger, the Waukesha Landmarks in his church as well as local in 2004, fewer than 400 votes Commission, which oversees civic life, the clean-cut Skinner, were cast. Nearly twice that development in the city’s his- 40, fits the Waukesha stereo- toric area, and for his involve- type in every way but one: ment in a group to repurpose He’s openly gay. That makes p O L I T I c s local schools facing closure. his election in Wisconsin’s In addition to his civic most politically conservative activism, Skinner has been an county one for the history number participated in this activist for LGBT inclusion. books. year’s race, with Skinner win- He played a key role with In a victory statement, ning by 10 percent. M&I’s diversity and inclusion Skinner thanked his oppo- Vitale was the only incum- council in gaining domes- nent, Ald. Emanuele Vitale, 74, bent aldermen to lose a seat tic partner benefits for the for his many years of service in Waukesha’s April 6 munic- bank’s employees. He, hus- to the residents of the city’s ipal races, although voters band Brendan Barrett and 8th aldermanic district and also turned out first-term their two young daughters vowed to begin work imme- mayor Larry Nelson. participated in “Shall Not diately on “the issues impact- An information technol- Be Recognized,” a traveling ing our district as well as the ogy manager for M&I Bank, exhibit of portraits of same- larger community.” Skinner ran on a theme of sex couples. Signaling a shift in style change and competent lead- As director of Wisconsin from his predecessor, Skinner ership. He positioned him- Rainbow Families, Skinner assured voters that he would self as a fresh alternative to helped to build the group’s seek out “constituent input Vitale’s outspoken personal- membership to include 300 at every avenue.” ity and lack of understanding LGBT families. The group – according to Skinner – on offers peer support as well key issues facing the city, such as family activities and events. as its notoriously dwindling Skinner treated his sexual water supply. orientation as a non-issue Newly elected Waukesha This Although Skinner’s sexual during the campaign, neither Ald. Vance Skinner is a orientation never became a shying away from it nor tout- church-going family man issue serious issue in the cam- ing it as a reason to vote and an all-around good inside and online at neighbor who just hap- wisconsingazette.com paign, he was attacked during for him. its final days for campaigning Waukesha’s 8th district is pens to be gay. News against the state’s 2006 anti- one of the most diverse in Photo: Dan Zait z WiGWAG ����������������������2 gay marriage referendum. He Skinner page 11 Wisconsin Gaze �����������4 National Gaze ���������������6 Editorial ��������������������������8 Opinion ��������������������������9 Iowa marks first wedding anniversary International Gaze ���� 13 By Molly Hottle That April 3, 2009, deci- The ruling drew people “It felt like a huge party all “I felt relieved,” said Features AP writer sion, followed about three like Judith Weir and Olly the way,” Weir said. Staneslow. “We know it’s not WiGOUT �������������������� 15 The Iowa Supreme Court weeks later by the issuing Staneslow of St. Paul, Minn., The couple of 17 years legal (in Minnesota) yet, but Theater ������������������������ 18 ruling that legalized gay mar- of marriage licenses, led to who boarded a bus with said they knew their we’ve done everything we Dining ��������������������������� 20 riage has created something 1,783 same-sex weddings by eight other gay couples marriage would have no absolutely could.” On Stage ���������������������� 22 unprecedented over the past year’s end. Of those, 1,044 last August and made the legal standing back home They were among 100 year: Iowa as a wedding des- of the couples came from 250-mile drive to marry in a but agreed it would have Minnesota same-sex cou- tination. outside the state. Des Moines church. personal meaning. Iowa page 5 2 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010

LGBT news with a twist WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg

Ricky Martin Voyeur West Hollywood, a Cheney’s cial field of candidates for also was so unimpressed comes out bondage-themed nightclub command the 2012 presidential elec- with the New Times feature Singer Ricky Martin has featuring topless women Like father, like daugh- tion, but Liz Cheney has report that it placed the finally swung open his closet dancers simulating lesbi- ter in the Cheney clan. been mentioned as a GOP newspaper on permanent door, putting an end to the an sex. The expenditure Vatican Dick Cheney’s non-lesbian possibility. How should she probation from covering its worst-kept secret in the was included on an RNC casts daughter Liz is the neo- distinguish herself? To avoid games. entertainment world. report filed with the Federal demons conservative torch-bearer confusion with lesbian sister “I am proud to say that I Election Commission. How out in the family, but she now Mary Cheney, political sati- Homo hate am a fortunate homosexual many things are wrong with The Vatican’s chief exor- has critics on the right rist Bill Maher has suggested A Florida church is cru- man,” Martin stated in a this picture? cist claims that the devil comparing her to Joseph the campaign slogan, “Not sading against the mayoral March 29 blog post on his has infiltrated the Holy See. McCarthy. In her leader- the lesbian one.” candidacy of Craig Lowe, Web site. “I am very blessed ‘Prosti-dude’ “When one speaks of ‘the ship post at Keep America who is in a run-off election to be who I am.” strikes out smoke of Satan’ in the holy Safe, Cheney is defending Uniform rules this month in Gainesville. Martin said his sons gave America’s first legal rooms, it is all true – includ- her dad’s record as boss Two women with the In a video posted on him the inspiration to stop male prostitute has left a ing these latest stories of of the president during the Lingerie Football League YouTube, Dove World living a lie. “To keep living as rural Nevada brothel after violence and pedophilia,” Bush years and his record were placed on probation Outreach Center pastor I did up until today would a two-month stint that Father Gabriele Amorth, 85, as adversary of the presi- for being overdressed in a Wayne Sapp says, “Bottom be to indirectly dimin- received oodles of attention told The Times of London. dent during the first Obama photo shoot for an alter- line is, we cannot afford ish the glow that my kids but fewer than 10 paying He also claimed there are years. As an anti-terrorism native newspaper in Miami. a homo mayor. …We got where born with,” he wrote. women. “cardinals who do not hawk, she also is attack- The women wore shoulder one running for mayor “Enough is enough. This has The Shady Lady Ranch, believe in Jesus, and bish- ing U.S. Justice Department pads for their cover photos. of Gainesville, trying to to change.” located 150 miles north- ops who are linked to the officials who represented The pads are allowed on convert Gainesville into Welcome to the free west of Las Vegas, reports demon.” Guantanamo Bay detainees the gridiron, along with hel- Homoville. We can’t have world, Ricky. that “Markus” (not his Amorth said he’s seen as the “Al Qaeda 7.” That mets and kneepads, but the it.” Dove World has other real name), a 25-year- people spit nails, glass and attack proved too much preferred attire for photo campaigns in what it calls GOP chief’s old Alabama native, has rose petals during exor- for some on the right, who sessions is a satin bra and this “end time,” including night out returned to his porn career cisms, but he didn’t mention called the characterization panties. The league, which offering free shelter and Republican National in California. Maybe Markus spinning heads or projectile viscious and unfounded. presents women’s indoor food for “women who want Committee Chairman should have taken male cli- pea-green vomit. football and sponsors the to escape from Islam” and Michael Steele spent ents after all. Cheney’s run Lingerie Bowl as an alter- selling “Islam is of the Devil” $1,946.25 in February at There is not yet an offi- native to that NFL game, T-shirts.

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“I’m Anna Paquin. I’m bisexual, and I give a damn.” The star of HBO’s “True Blood” delivers this line into the camera as part of a public service campaign for The True Colors Fund, an LGBT advocacy group. Other participating celebrities include Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg, Cynthia Nixon, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Kim Kardashian, Clay Aiken and Wanda Sykes.

“If we’re talking about two hot lesbian girls simulating marriage in a glass case, yes, I am very much into that sort of thing.” RNC chair Michael Steele, explaining how he reconciles his party’s opposition to same- sex marriage with his notorious $1,900 visit to an L.A. sex club that presents lesbian bondage acts.

“Why spend that kind of money for something you can see in my office for free?” U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., commenting on Steele’s sex-club scandal.

“I’m kind of sick and tired of the left and Democrats in this country when they get in trouble and don’t get their way and their backs are up against the wall on legislation or whatever it is they’re trying to do, they go to that card, they play that race card.” RNC chair Michael Steele, who is African American, responding to his critics on the other side of the aisle.

“As I’m sure you are aware, once something is posted (on the Internet), we no longer have control of how the photo is used.” U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., reacting after a self-pic he posted on Twitter ended up Diverse Music on the gay porn Web site Guys with iPhones. “This is truly a good Friday. Today I’m ecstatic.” for a Diverse city John W. Bennett, a gay nephew of U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett, R-Utah, praising Salt Lake City for enacting a law banning anti-LGBT discrimi- www.radiomilwaukee.org nation. WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010 3 4 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010

Got news? Tell us wisconsin GAzE [email protected]. G-Safe to honor student activists By Lucky Tomaszek (GLSEN). ‘I ended up Contributing writer “Our first scholarship Make the and the winners are... Four Wisconsin high- reception was held on a date getting so mad school students will be hon- Sunday afternoon in May at G-Safe’s Leadership Student Award Recipients ored at GSA for Safe Schools’ the First Unitarian recep- Award Celebration, •Marcus Etten, Elkhorn Area High School that I had to annual Leadership Award tion hall, and there were held May 9 at Monona • Brinae Gaudet, West Bend West High School Celebration in Madison on probably 20 to 30 people in Terrace Community • Samantha Keninson, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High get up and say May 8. The awards come with attendance, including (then) and Convention Center, School something.’ a $1,000 scholarship for each Assemblywoman Tammy One John Nolen Drive • Brandon Wenger, Monroe High School recipient as well as a chance Baldwin,” says founding mem- in Madison, is open to to be recognized by the ber Vicki Shaffer. the public. Tickets are Educator of the Year LGBT community for youth Since then, the event has $25 for students, $65 • Tina Owen, lead teacher for The Alliance School, activism. grown to attract 350 to 400 for adults and $55 per Milwaukee “Celebrating sexual people annually. person in a group of • Judi Devereux, community activist of the year of Silence. She coordinated minority youth and their “Our purpose in creat- eight. Proceeds sup- •Jennifer Morales, writer/editor and community activist, her school’s participation allies at our annual banquet ing the GLSEN scholarship port programming, Milwaukee and even organized and led really gets at the values of program was to acknowl- which benefits students Note: Morales and Owen are partners. This is the first year a community forum in her our organization and work,” edge the work of students throughout the state. G-Safe has honored spouses at the same event. hometown to raise aware- says G-Safe executive direc- as activists in their school Call 608-661-1360 or ness about violence against tor Cindy Crane. “We assist and community as well as visit www.gsaforsafe- LGBT people. students to find their own increase the visibility of the schools.org/events. ful to him than the scholar- “I ended up getting so mad “I had to work so hard to power to not only survive needs of LGBT students in ships he received for his aca- (at the school board) that get it,” she says. “We even but thrive.” schools,” Shaffer says. demic achievements, Michael I had to get up and say had to bring lawyers from When the organization Tim Michael, who now “To have an organiza- says. “The certificate that I something,” she remembers. the ACLU.” began offering the Leadership works as a program assistant tion say, ‘We recognize your received when I won the “Afterward, Brian introduced But with the help of the Award in 1997, it was a for G-Safe, received an award struggle, and we thank you scholarship is framed above himself and told me about ACLU and support from her chapter of the Gay Lesbian in 1998. He says it was a vali- for what you have done,’” my desk at work.” LTI, suggesting that I apply.” mother and the school’s GSA Straight Education Network dating experience. was much more meaning- The award continues to Williamson attended LTI staff facilitator, Williamson motivate Michael today. “It’s that same year. In addition to helped to make it happen. really incredible that I now becoming the student facilita- In 2008, Williamson was have the opportunity to play tor in her school’s GSA, she one of the students hon- a support role to students took up the fight with the ored at the Celebration of who are experiencing what I school board for the Day Leadership. went through more than ten years ago,” he says. “I think it helps me connect better with them.” Court rules for In addition to the annual awards ceremony and the scholarship, G-Safe holds a trans inmates yearly Leadership Training A federal court struck The lawsuit charged Institute during the summer. down a Wisconsin law bar- that preventing transgen- Thirty-five Wisconsin stu- ring transgender inmates der inmates from access to dents are trained to take from receiving hormone individualized medical care on leadership roles in their therapy or sex-reassign- violated the Constitution’s schools and GSAs. ment surgery. guarantee of equal protec- It was through this train- While the court’s ruling tion as well as the guar- ing workshop that Cassie does not mandate specific antee against cruel and a Promise Williamson of Hartford treatments, it empowers unusual punishment. The became familiar with G-Safe. doctors – not lawmak- legal groups based their She first met Brian Juchems, ers – to make medical challenge on federal case G-Safe’s program director, decisions for transgender law that establishes health- at a school board meeting patients behind bars, said care providers must deter- Celebrating the 2 5 th Anniversary when she was a high school John Knight, a senior staff mine proper treatment for freshman. attorney with the ACLU all prison inmates. of the Aids Resource Center of Wisconsin “I was only at the school LGBT Project. According to the because I was supposed to The ruling came in a ACLU and Lambda Legal, Make a Promise Gala be at a softball game that case filed by the American Wisconsin is the only state was canceled, so I went to Civil Liberties Union and in the country to have Saturday, April 17, 2010 the meeting just to see what Lambda Legal on behalf enacted a law denying Midwest Airlines Center • Milwaukee they were talking about,” of transgender prison- transgender people access Williamson remembers. Her ers, some of whom had to medical care while in school board was debating been receiving hormones state custody. FOR TICKETS whether to allow students to in Wisconsin prisons for please call (800) 359-9272 ext. 1615 observe the Day of Silence, a years prior to the passage Aids ResouRce centeR of Wisconsin Excellence in HIV Health Care or visit arcw.org/makeapromise national LGBT anti-violence of the 2006 law. – L.W. protest.

Renewed WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010 5 LGBT boomers take a different path to retirement

By Louis Weisberg has observed among more Staff writer elderly LGBT people. ‘It’s become Lesbian, gay, bisexual and “The lesbian community less scary for transgender baby boomers has really stepped in for are approaching retirement (elderly lesbians) as a family them to be differently from their het- in a much more involved way erosexual counterparts, with than the gay men,” Singer more honest 48 percent planning to work said. “A lot of the younger until at least age 70 before lesbian women have sort of about who retiring, compared with 40 stepped in to become like percent of the general popu- daughters. With the older they are.’ lation. men, it might be that individ- A survey released March ual (younger men) will drive 19 also found that more them to certain events, but LGBT boomers plan to rely it’s less of an all-inclusive car- “Born into a generation on close friends than family ing. But we’re talking about known for social activism, for support as they age. how men and women were (boomers) were activists on A key factor underlying raised differently, especially in a personal mission, forced the differing approaches to the 1930s and 1940s.” to fight discrimination in aging is that LGBT retirees Singer said boomers also school, in the workplace, in are more likely to be single. s to c k p h oto are showing a greater will- government, in society and Sixty-one percent of LGBT A study shows LGBT people plan to retire later than heterosexuals. ingness to be out with their among their own families,” individuals who responded families, colleagues and neigh- Timmerman said. “The result to the survey were in rela- me most was that the het- Transgender Aging Network. finding of the study was that bors than the previous gen- is a cohort of strong individu- tionships, compared with 77 erosexuals in the comparison She served on the commit- male boomers in both the eration. als who will continue to blaze percent of heterosexuals. study relied on their spouses tee that designed the survey LGBT and the heterosexual “It’s become less scary for trails as older Americans.” MetLife Mature Market for all of their major (needs) and she wrote the report. communities are doing at them to be more honest Still, most LGBT boomers Institute conducted the study … while queer people relied “It was an overall sense least as much care-giving as about who they are,” Singer surveyed – 60 percent – said with the American Society on their spouses and part- of the study that friends are the women. said. they fear becoming unable to on Aging, polling 1,200 LGBT ners for practical things, more important in LGBT That finding is at odds Sandra Timmerman, direc- care for themselves as they people born between 1946 but went to their friends boomers’ lives than in het- with conventional thinking tor of the MetLife Mature age, 35 percent fear becom- and 1964, as well as 1,200 of for emotional support,” said erosexual boomers’ lives,” and an improvement over Market Institute, also saw ing dependent on others and their heterosexual peers. Milwaukee’s Loree Cook- Cook-Daniels said. what Jan Singer, a social a different attitude among 10 percent fear discrimina- “The thing that surprised Daniels, founder of FORGE’s She said another major worker for SAGE/Milwaukee, boomers in the survey. tion.

2014 before the issue could four years at least,” Pawlewski go before voters because of said. “A lot will depend on Top states were in the Midwest rules for amending the state what happens in November, constitution. Democrats con- whether the Republicans Iowa from 1 Lambda Legal attorney “Now I don’t have to Republican lawmakers trol both chambers and have take over at least one of the Camilla Taylor said a marriage worry about that,” Yowell tried unsuccessfully to place refused to allow a vote on houses.” ples who wed last year in license enables Iowa same- said. a proposed constitutional a referendum, which would Iowa, ranking the state sec- sex couples to make medical This month, the men ban on gay marriage before need to be approved by two ond among those sending decisions for one another, file will mark the court ruling’s voters. All three GOP can- consecutive general assem- Tell us what you think! gay couples there to marry. state taxes together and have anniversary by joining same- didates for governor have blies. Write managingeditor@ Illinois topped the list at 172. the right to be on the same sex couples from Council spoken out strongly against “We’re talking three or wisconsingazette.com. The top five states were insurance policy. Bluffs and Omaha. They will the court’s decision. from the Midwest, but peo- The difference between meet at the midpoint of a Candidate Bob Vander ple also went from Arkansas, Iowa and other states is pedestrian bridge over the Plaats has made same-sex California, Colorado, Florida, enough to make Mike Yowell Missouri River, linking Iowa marriage one of his cam- Georgia, Oklahoma and uneasy when he leaves his and Nebraska. paign’s key issues, promising Texas. Council Bluffs home each day Other events are planned that as governor he would Iowa’s new status as a mar- for his job in Omaha, Neb. to mark the year since the immediately issue an order riage destination prompted Yowell and partner Hersh court’s ruling, but some say blocking enforcement of the Beau Fodor to quit his job Rodasky have been together what has struck them most ruling. Democrats and some as a Salvation Army event for 29 years and wed April has been how quickly gay Republicans have said such a planner and start a business 30. marriage has gone from move would be illegal. organizing gay weddings. He’s Yowell said he thinks about extraordinary to mundane. “The primary issue is the worked with 15 couples so the rights he leaves behind “You kind of want to say Supreme Court has stepped far, all from other states. with each morning commute it was huge,” said Carolyn outside of its jurisdiction,” “I just knew it would be a across the Missouri River. Jenison, executive director Vander Plaats said. “I’m just good fit for me,” he said. He acknowledges he’s for One Iowa, a gay and lesbi- trying to be a referee on the The Iowa Supreme sensitive about those rights. an advocacy group. “I remem- court and call the prover- Court’s decision came in a When he took Rodasky to ber getting up Saturday, April bial time out when someone case pushed by the gay rights an Iowa hospital a few years 4, and walking down the steps out of bounds.” group Lambda Legal. The jus- ago with chest pains, a nurse street and nothing was dif- The Iowa Christian tices upheld an August 2007 initially refused to let him ferent. People have continued Alliance is focusing its efforts decision that found a state into Rodasky’s room because to do what they’ve always against the ruling on the Iowa law limiting marriage to a he wasn’t considered a rela- done.” Legislature. man and a woman violates tive. Hospital supervisors For many, though, the Norm Pawlewski, the constitutional equal-protec- relented when both men court’s ruling remains unset- group’s lobbyist, acknowl- tion rights. complained. tling. edged it would be at least 6 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010

Got news? Tell us National GAzE [email protected]. Activists expect quiet legislative season By Lisa Neff “Maybe they’re small vic- Staff writer tories,” said Tampa activist Gay bars years ago Ben Williams. “But they are resumed serving screwdriv- victories.” ers and lifted the orange juice There have been other boycott enacted to protest early, small victories for pitchwoman Anita Bryant’s activists lobbying other state anti-gay crusade in Florida. legislatures, but the 2010 leg- But the 1977 anti-gay islative season is expected to adoption ban enacted in the be a relatively quiet one in heyday of Bryant’s Save Our regards to civil rights issues. Children campaign remains “Everyone is focused on on the books – a Miami- mid-term elections,” said Dade circuit court judge in Sarah Warbelow, state leg- 2009 overturned the ban, islative director for the the only law in the nation Human Rights Campaign. that explicitly prohibits gays “And another trend – many and lesbians from adopting states are dealing with bud- children, but the ruling is on get shortfalls. Economics has appeal. taken all of the focus right So in mid-March, dozens now, it’s about basic budget of LGBT civil rights advo- issues.” cates went to Tallahassee to Last year, Warbelow lobby lawmakers to pass leg- tracked nearly 400 LGBT- islation to lift the adoption related bills in 34 states. Fifty ban, as well as to enact an measures considered pro- anti-discrimination measure, LGBT passed, as did four bills establish a statewide domes- considered “bad” for LGBT s P E c i a l tic partnership policy, and people. approve resolutions calling Many other measures R e p o r t for the repeal of “don’t ask, were carried over to the don’t tell” and condemning 2010 legislative season, and P h oto : A P/ C h e ry l s E n t e r a proposal in Uganda that they may be carried over Members of the New Hampshire House vote to kill two proposals – to repeal the state’s six-week- would establish the death again, if they don’t die in old law legalizing civil unions and to back a proposed constitutional amendment defining marriage penalty for same-sex sexual committee. as between one man and one woman – at the State House in Concord. Voters in the Granite State activity. “We’re trying to make also rejected a series of resolutions against marriage equality for gays. Sunshine State activists sure we get through this celebrated in mid-March cycle safely,” Warbelow said. Similar anti-gay initiatives who are willing to vote for gious marriage and is seen by focus is on defeating a bill after persuading state rep- “We’re not seeing a lot of already have been thwarted marriage,” Warbelow said. sponsor Mark Leno, D-San that would “make it difficult resentatives and senators to positive legislation (move) in Pennsylvania and Indiana, “Elections are very impor- Francisco, as needed if activ- for same-sex couples to speak out against the adop- right now, but we’re being while a series of anti-gay tant to us.” ists are to repeal Proposition adopt.” tion ban. successful in defeating nega- resolutions were defeated at An early legislative vic- 8, the constitutional amend- If the measure passes, state “We ended 33 years of tive legislation.” the polls in New Hampshire tory in the Midwest was pas- ment against same-sex mar- adoption agencies would give silence when the shameful The year began with activ- earlier this year. sage of the Healthy Youth riage. “primary consideration” to anti-gay adoption ban was ists hoping for the advance- Meanwhile, in Maryland, Act dealing with compre- “Marriage equality propo- placement of a child with condemned on the floor ment of civil unions in Hawaii Republican lawmakers are hensive sex education in nents have never believed a married couple, although of both the Florida House and a domestic partnership seeking to overturn the Wisconsin, where the two that churches would be adoption agencies may con- and Senate,” stated Equality bill in New Mexico, but a state attorney general’s opin- bills to watch now would forced to solemnize mar- sider placement with a single Florida, a statewide LGBT vote on Hawaii’s measure ion that statutes allow for create enhanced penalties riages that are against their person if a married couple is lobbying group. was postponed indefinitely in the recognition of same- for certain crimes on the beliefs because of the con- not available. Activists celebrated the House and New Mexico sex marriages legalized in basis of gender or perceived stitutional protections for Arizona LGBT activists another first in late March, has wrapped up its regular other states and neighboring gender and strengthen anti- freedom of religion,” Leno said the arguments for the when legislators held a work- legislative business for the District of Columbia. bullying efforts in schools, said. “Just as many churches measure, called the Marital shop to discuss the Florida year. “Thus far, all of those have said Warbelow. are willing and eager to wel- Preference for Adoption Act, Competitive Workforce Act, A succinct announcement been defeated,” Warbelow In neighboring Iowa, activ- come lesbian, gay, bisexual remind them of the campaign which would ban discrimina- from Equality New Mexico said. ists are celebrating an anni- and transgender people of to pass the adoption ban in tion based on sexual orienta- on the 30-day session stated, Activists remain focused versary of legalized same-sex faith and same-sex couples, Florida 33 years ago. tion and gender identity. “Bad news: SB 183 domes- on marriage equality in New marriage, and, in Illinois, activ- members of clergy may also “But this is 2010,” said And they celebrated again tic partnership legislation York state, where a coordi- ists are lobbying for passage refuse to marry same-sex LGBT civil rights advocate after successfully lobbying to tabled in Senate Finance nated campaign is underway of civil unions legislation. couples based on their reli- Randy Delossa of Phoenix. strike anti-LGBT language Committee. Good news: All to defeat legislators who late In the western states, gious tenets. “And in 2010, we’re not going from a bill to offer tax cred- three DOMAS defeated.” in 2009 voted against a mea- activists are lobbying for “Clearly, we need to clarify to lose.” its to film companies that West Virginia also con- sure to legalize marriage for more than a dozen mea- under California law that all select Florida as a locale. cluded its legislative business same-sex couples. sures in California, including members of clergy have this The original legislation would for the year – without mov- “We hope that in 2010 the Civil Marriage Religious fundamental freedom.” have denied credits to com- ing forward on a proposed some legislators who did Freedom Act, which would Another important mea- Tell us what you think! panies shooting programs ballot initiative against gay not vote for marriage will strengthen the differentia- sure is pending in Arizona. Write managingeditor@ with LGBT characters. marriage. be replaced with legislators tion between civil and reli- There, Warbelow said, the wisconsingazette.com.

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By Lisa Neff Gates said the DOD was: represent an important their sexual orientation until Staff writer • Raising the level of the improvement in the way the Congress finally fulfills its The Department of officer authorized to initiate current law is put into prac- responsibility to repeal this Defense is changing the way a review under DADT to a tice – above all by providing a law?” asked National Gay and it implements the “don’t ask, flag officer. greater measure of common Lesbian Task Force executive don’t tell” policy while mili- • Revising what constitutes sense and common decency director Rea Carey. tary and congressional offi- the “credible information” to a process for handling Civil rights advocates said cials prepare for repealing needed to initiate a review what are difficult and com- that with delays in repeal, the measure banning gays or separation proceeding. An plex issues for all involved,” servicemembers suffer and from serving openly in the example, said Gates, would Gates said. proponents of DADT have Armed Forces. be “discouraging the use of National LGBT civil rights time to rally behind argu- Meanwhile, the Justice overheard statements and advocates responded to the ments that allowing gays to Department in late March hearsay.” changes with renewed calls serve openly threatens troop filed a brief defending • Revising what consti- for a repeal of DADT this morale and unit cohesion. DADT against a Log Cabin tutes a “reliable person” year. Marine Corps. Gen. James Republicans lawsuit filed in upon whose word an inquiry “There is no reason for Conway cited concerns 2004. would be initiated, “with spe- Congress to wait for the about unit cohesion when Defense Secretary Robert cial scrutiny on third parties details on implementation he suggested that the force M. Gates announced changes who may be motivated to when Secretary Gates and might have to create sepa- in the practice of DADT dur- harm the servicemember.” the president have made it rate living spaces for gay ser- P h oto : C o u rt e s y N GLT F ing a speech at the Pentagon • Disallowing the use of clear that this law should vicemembers. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force executive in late March. certain confidential informa- be repealed,” said Human The Justice Department, director Rea Carey “I have approved a series tion against a servicemem- Rights Campaign president which is responsible for of changes,” Gates said, add- ber, including information Joe Solmonese. defending federal laws, also included statements oppos- backward,” Solmonese said ing that the changes had the provided to attorneys, clergy, “Why haven’t our political cited concerns for unit cohe- ing gays in the military from of the Justice Department approval of the Joint Chiefs therapists, doctors and infor- leaders exercised real leader- sion in a brief filed March 29 retired Gen. Colin Powell, filing. of Staff and were developed mation obtained through a ship by placing an immedi- in Log Cabin Republicans v. who now says he supports Tell us what you think! with advice from civilian and security-clearance review. ate halt to all discharges of Gates, a constitutional chal- repeal. Write managingeditor@ military leaders in the DOD. “I believe these changes servicemembers because of lenge to DADT. The brief “Today we took a step wisconsingazette.com. Norman police investigate man’s death Police in Norman, Okla., Keith William Kimmel. recording. are investigating the death Investigators say Kimmel Kimmel sued the of a 28-year-old man had stayed overnight at the Oklahoma Tax Commission Lowest Prices! who sued the Oklahoma apartment and was discov- Feb. 10 over the agency’s Tax Commission over his ered by a resident, who refusal to grant his appli- request for a vanity license notified authorities. cation for a vanity license plate that noted his sexual Two days earlier, Kimmel plate that was to read, “IM orientation. had filed a complaint alleg- GAY.” Largest Selection! Officers say they received ing Tulsa, Okla., police beat He later dropped the law- a report of a dead body him while arresting him at suit but said he was changing about 7:45 a.m. March 31 a Tulsa bar March 26. A attorneys and would refile at an apartment complex bartender had called police his request in federal court. in south Norman. When to remove an intoxicated police arrived, they found man, according to a 911 – from WiG and AP reports

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LGBT people are particularly at risk in this alcoholic Barack Obama is a big step forward for all Americans, but it is particularly culture, because repeated studies have shown our community has higher rates of important for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders. LGBT people have abuse. been disproportionately harmed by the current healthcare system. Repeated studies have shown that LGBT people are less likely to have What can I do? health insurance than heterosexuals, regardless of their age, employment If drinking is negatively impacting your health, get help. Don’t drink and drive. status, income or education. That’s largely because the majority of same- Don’t let your friends drink and drive. Contact your state representatives and urge sex couples – unlike their married straight counterparts – can’t rely on the them to bring drunk-driving laws in line with the rest of the nation. Go to www. employment benefits of their partners to secure affordable coverage. legis.state.wi.us and click on “who represents me.” A 2006 national survey found that 20 percent of people in same-sex cou- ples were uninsured, compared with only 11.5 percent of married individuals. That’s nearly double the rate of uninsured. With the economic downturn that followed the survey, those numbers likely grew worse. Transgender people, who often lack formal employment due to discrimina- tion, have been even less likely to have employer-sponsored health insurance. Reform will make healthcare far more accessible to the 32 million people in the United States who now lack insurance. It’s estimated that more than 95 { Letters } percent of U.S. citizens will receive coverage under the new law. Reform also will prevent insurers from denying coverage for pre-existing Gays and that the intention was to not explained why he ignored conditions. For the gay and bisexual men who are living with HIV and for the Clerical Abuse ignore the problem or to let Archbishop Weakland’s let- disproportionate number of lesbians with breast cancer, this could mean the It’s all over the media guilty men continue to prey ters urging the pope to difference between life and death. except in the gay press. As if on innocent victims. defrock the priest. In his In addition, the law contains a provision banning insurance companies from we are afraid that if we men- Forty years ago very little autobiography, Weakland says charging women more than men for the same coverage. This practice, known tion it the shit will hit the fan. was known about pedophilia. that he did not have a good as “gender rating,” is currently widespread. “It’s those gay priests!” No, it It was considered a moral relationship with Rome dur- The reform package is not perfect. We would have preferred a simpler bill is a few sick individuals who defect that could be treated ing those years. Perhaps the offering a government insurance option similar to Medicare. It is outrageous have used their positions of therapeutically and that sex- Vatican simply ignored corre- that the legislation contains restrictions on reproductive freedom, fails to trust as clergy to abuse chil- ual urges could be controlled spondence from Milwaukee. include anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people and forces domestic dren. by discipline and prayer. The Whatever, this scandal mutat- partners to continue paying taxes on benefits offered by employers. Here in Wisconsin the Church had the histories of ed in the darkness and other As a community, we must continue to lobby our elected officials to rectify news focuses on a priest hundreds of its saints who perverts were able to hide these flaws in the law. But given the bizarre political climate, lawmakers have who abused deaf children had conquered their private behind their clerical vows probably delivered the best legislation possible at this time. It includes much over a 25-year period from demons through these meth- and garb. for us to celebrate. the 1950s into the 1970s. ods to prove their validity. What is this to us, to Why didn’t the local Church Locally, when a man con- LGBTs today? We must con- authorities alert the police? fessed to his superior that demn all child abuse and dis- Why did they cover up the he had abused a child he was avow pedophile groups such scandal? How many more sent to a Church-affiliated as the North American Man cases of child abuse are still treatment center, the equiva- Boy Love Association. The Wisconsin Gazette is published hidden in secret reports to lent of our popular rehab We must affirm that sexual biweekly and distributed throughout the the Vatican? clinics today. If the treatment orientation, whether homo- Milwaukee area, Madison, Racine and The answers to these facility certified that the man sexual or heterosexual, is Kenosha. To have WiG delivered to your questions are not as simple had completed his treatment attraction by adults toward address, contact circulation@wisconsin- as one might expect. Yes, the and the prognosis was good other adults. Let there be CEO/PRINCIpal gazette.com or call 414-961-3240. Church wanted to protect and that he would not abuse zero tolerance for those Leonard Sobczak WiG Publishing, LLC. © 2010 itself from scandal. again, he was returned to who indulge their pedophile And, yes, it was also parish work. The intentions inclination in either in deeds Publisher/ defending its right to try were good given what was or through pornography. If Editor in Chief Social Networking “criminous clerks” under known at the time. we come out strongly and Louis Weisberg Emily Adams Canon Law in Church courts. That was the standard assert these values we will You remember the conflict operating procedure. The make considerable progress NATIONAL NEWS Editor Entertainment Editor between Henry Plantagenet case of Father Murphy is in convincing heterosexuals Lisa Neff Gregg Shapiro and Beckett? The king caved egregious in the number of that we are indeed all mem- then and the Church is his victims and in the way bers of the same community. Creative Director contributors Harry Cherkinian asserting the same rights complaints were treated Jason Smith Jr., Jody Hirsh, Rick Karlin, Kerrie Ken- today in these cased of cleri- as they worked their way nedy, Angel Sevilla, Lucky Tomaszek, Jen- cal abuse of children. through the Church hierar- Bea Green Account Executives nifer Vanasco, Paul Varnell, Todd Wellman, But that does not mean chy. Pope Benedict XVI has Milwaukee Will Elwood, Marypat Wulff Dan Zaitz

Technical consultant Kevin Rux Our mission To inform, engage and empower Wisconsin’s LGBT community by providing a professional, independent print and online source for news and commentary, www.wisconsingazette.com as well as coverage of political and cultural issues. WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010 9 School failures Religion as the enemy I always knew school A recent news story saps the fragile self-esteem situation? was evil, even as a child. I reported that a young gay of young gays and lesbians, First, if you belong to or remember being 8 years man who wanted to take who are repeatedly told they contribute to a homophobic pinion old and standing in silence his boyfriend to the school are sinners and bound for church, stop. Switch to O in the never-ending lunch prom was thrown out of his an imaginary hell. It holds a gay-friendly religion. BY Paul Varnell line with my empty yel- home by his parents. It all but out false hope that they can Homosexuality cannot be low tray, staring up at the I can’t leaped out at the reader that change through prayer and changed, bur religions can. we need to reach, before hundred kids in line ahead the parents were “Christians” abstinence, that celibacy is Tell your priest, minister, their views have curdled into of me and thinking: “This is imagine what who had imbibed Christian possible and can be achieved or imam that you are leav- prejudice. what prison must be like.” anti-gay prejudice. through sufficient piety and ing and why. Contribute to It seems unlikely that we I hated school. I didn’t it must feel Conservative Christian resolve. gay friendly churches and can have much impact on really have any friends, and groups, such as the Christian And anti-gay religion can gay advocacy groups, such long-standing religions, par- I was smaller than the like to be Coalition, conservative tacitly encourage harassment as the International Gay and ticularly abroad. But perhaps rest of the kids, which the parents preachers and the Vatican, and violence against gays by Lesbian Association. we can encourage local gays might have made me a regularly oppose all efforts teaching people that they are I am not much of a dem- to be more assertive. And in prime target for bullying in these to treat gays equally. The bad people and so need not onstrator, but if you have that the U.S., we can assist the except for the fact that conservative Catholic League be treated well. temperament, feel free to slow growth of tolerance I was lucky enough to situations. even blamed gays for the It would not be so bad if picket notably homophobic and acceptance of gays by stay under most people’s Catholic child sexual abuse religions enforced their anti- churches and appearances by shaming homophobic reli- radars. Every once in a scandal, pointing out that gay doctrines only on their homophobic ministers. gions. while (even at 8 or 10 most victims were male. own members and adher- I used to urge people to I run into a lot of people years old), people would In Israel, the one country ents. But no! They want the write a letter to the local – especially gays – who tell say that I was gay or call prom because she wanted where Jews are a majority, various laws and strictures to newspaper. In small towns me they are not religious but me gay, but nothing ter- to take her girlfriend and the main agitators against gay apply to everyone, whether those do get read. But in they are “spiritual.” I am not rible ever happened. wear a tuxedo. McMillen equality, even gay parades, are or not they are adherents of large cities, especially, it sure what this means (nor, This apparently is not fought for her rights, but Orthodox Jewish groups. the religion. seems more useful to start often, are they), but I think the case for a lot of kids the school board ultimate- No one need fear saying In one widely cited but a blog on the topic, or add it means they have put aside these days who are getting ly decided to cancel the the obvious: Religion, particu- misunderstood Biblical pas- relevant items to your exist- the severe religion doctrines picked on at school daily, dance rather deal with the larly in its more conservative sage, Jesus supposedly said, ing blog. they were brought up with. being pushed, punched situation. Students at the forms, is the enemy of gay “Compel them to come in.” This seems the modern To the extent this includes and/or threatened. I read school blamed McMillen people. So compulsion of everyone way to communicate infor- casting off anti-gay doctrines, this week about an inci- for the cancellation. Even at the individual level, via the law is easily justified. mation among the young this is a gain and should be dent at Gregory B. Jarvis The matter was settled religion can harm gays. It What should we do in this and I think it is the young encouraged. Junior/Senior High School recently. A private prom in New York state, where was thrown at a nearby a 14-year-old student who country club and McMillen had recently come out was welcome to bring her A gay president? Really? as gay was not just get- girlfriend as her date. But ting picked on, but was the school did not rein- being blatantly harassed, state the in-school prom, threatened, and physically even though a federal According to a 60 Minutes/ stranger. After asking about as innocuous as an anony- harmed. On one occasion, judge ruled that McMillen’s Vanity Fair poll, 50 percent of Opinion whether Americans would mous over-the-phone poll- J.L. was left with a sprained constitutional rights had Americans would support an By Jennifer Vanasco support a gay president, it ster) are less likely to actu- ankle and returned to been violated. openly gay president. lists Supreme Court justice ally discriminate against gay school on crutches. These two stories are Bad news: That seems (55 percent), secretary of people. They’re less likely to The fact that the prob- shocking. I can’t imagine unlikely. tion is only one question, of state (56 percent), commis- call us names; less likely to lem escalated to this level what it must feel like to be Thanks to the last presi- course, in a silly (if scientific) sioner of baseball (61 per- allow their kids to bully us in is upsetting enough. But the parents in these situa- dential election, we’ve all poll that also asked whether cent) and Super Bowl quar- school; less likely to fire us even worse, J.L.’s parents tions. I wouldn’t want to heard of the Bradley effect: someone would rather visit terback (62 percent). when they find out we have a had already spoken with send my son or daughter Voters tell pollsters they’d Bourbon Street, Graceland Honestly, the only thing same-sex partner; less likely the school about the to such schools. vote for the black guy/ or Nashville. that seems less likely than to legislate against us. problems and nothing was When you drop your woman/gay person, but then And admittedly, the ques- Americans supporting a gay This is very different from done to improve the situ- kid off at school, the fac- vote for the same white tion also primed the person president is Americans sup- 25 or 30 or 40 years ago, ation. ulty and administration males they always have. being polled to feel positively porting a gay Super Bowl when it seemed like the “nat- In fact, when J.L.’s fear are supposed to take care They want to give the toward us. It said: quarterback. ural” thing to do was to find of attending school was of your children – to keep answer that’s more socially “The military’s ‘don’t ask, Still, the point holds: gays and lesbians unnatural. brought to the attention them safe, not pick on acceptable. don’t tell’ policy prohibiting Americans are becoming And it is very, very different of the school district, offi- them. Kids should not This poll isn’t asking the openly gay soldiers from more sensitive to the idea from the days when straight cials encouraged him to have to sue their schools harder question – wheth- serving in uniform may soon that it is not OK to discrimi- Americans could not even quit school. The principal for equal rights. The er the person being polled be changed. Would you nate against gay people. imagine gay people openly said they weren’t going administrators responsible would vote for a gay presi- support or oppose having The question was really holding any kind of public to change anything just to for the pain and suffering dent. It’s just asking if they an openly gay person serve asking, “Do you feel like it’s office, let alone the most “cater to homosexuals.” should be fired. They are would support a gay person in any of the following OK to be homophobic in highly respected one. J.L. sued and is getting damaging the lives of the who magically made it into roles?” public, to a stranger?” It is steadily becoming $50,000 plus legal fees and young people in their care office. As we know, an over- And the answer, it seems, truer that being anti-gay is the cost of therapy. and costing their school Yet 50 percent of the peo- whelming majority of is starting to be “no.” not OK. Just a few weeks ago districts thousands of dol- ple polled said a gay President Americans now support gays This is just one step in a Being unwilling to be seen Constance McMillen, lars in legal fees. is A-OK with them. and lesbians serving openly in long series of steps toward as homophobic in public is a an 18-year-old senior in Good news: If this indi- the military. So they probably equality, but it is an impor- long way from helping us gain Mississippi, was told that Something to say? cates that the Bradley effect were feeling kindly toward us tant one. Americans who full equality, of course. she would not be allowed E-mail managingeditor@ may now apply to us, it is a patriotic gay people before are afraid of being labeled And it is unlikely to trans- to attend her high school wisconsingazette.com. welcome sea change. the full question was asked. homophobic by a stranger late into actual votes. The presidential ques- And then the poll gets in public (even by someone But it is an important step. 10 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010 National Gaze Poll shows growing support for same-sex marriage By Lisa Neff coalition allies, are mobiliz- “Californians and Their ‘This is the The coalition is investing air-cover of media with the Staff writer ing thousands of volunteers Government.” more than $15 million over groundwork of engaging in Marriage equality activists on the ground in the nine The poll, with a sampling kind of the next couple of years to: the needed conversations – logged more than 700,000 regions of California where error rate of plus or minus 2 • Develop tailored mes- person-to-person, group-to- conversations about marriage we most need to move peo- percentage points, found vot- dramatic, saging for all audiences, with group – the menu of actions and equality in California in ple,” said EC executive direc- ers dissatisfied with govern- a focus on African-American, spurred by Let California the last year. tor Geoff Kors, who hopes ment affairs – the state leg- ground- Asian Pacific Islander and Ring will persuade the per- A poll released in late momentum is building to islature’s approval-rating was Latino Californians. suadable and help everyone March indicates that now, overturn Prop 8. 9 percent and Gov. Arnold shifting • Deliver marriage equal- we reach together rise to for the first time in the The survey conducted by Schwarzenegger’s rating was movement we ity messages with a multi- fairness.” state’s history, 50 percent of the Public Policy Institute of a record-low of 25. media campaign that employs Californians support legaliz- California showed support The survey also found believed was television, print and radio ing marriage for same-sex for gay marriage in California majority support for immi- advertising, as well as online couples. climbed six percentage gration reform and a propo- possible.’ outreach. “Our efforts are working,” points in the past year to sition to change the state’s • Share the stories of mar- proclaimed a statement from 50 percent. Support among primary election process, a ried same-sex couples with MOUSE Equality California, which has adults has never surpassed partisan split over healthcare audiences throughout the played a leadership role in 45 percent since the ques- reform and, on the issue of state. ON lobbying for same-sex mar- tion was first asked by PPIC same-sex marriage, more • Organize on school cam- OVER riage legislation and fought in January 2000. Californians for legalized (67 percent) were opposed. puses. www. Proposition 8, the 2008 “This is the kind of dra- gay marriage than against – With support for gay mar- • Engage faith-based allies. constitutional amendment matic, ground-shifting move- 50 percent for, 45 percent riage rising, the Let California “Let California Ring’s wisconsin against gay marriage. ment we believed was pos- against. Ring coalition of more than model of concerted action is gazette “We have the largest, full- sible,” Kors said. Majorities of Democrats 50 civil rights groups is mov- the surest and fastest way to time, experienced field staff The institute surveyed (64 percent) and indepen- ing forward with recommen- win the freedom to marry,” .com working on marriage equal- 2,002 registered voters by dents (55 percent) were in dations developed from an said Evan Wolfson, execu- ity in the movement and phone from March 9-16 in favor of legal same-sex mar- analysis of 75 studies related tive director of Freedom to they, in partnership with key a wide-ranging poll about riage, and most Republicans to the issue. Marry. “By combining the

eye exams Private dance replaces buy · sell · trade •modern Mississippi school prom fashionable •vintage eyewear •new By Lisa Neff The fight also generated kind of discrimination. • recycled Staff writer new interest in the pending “Far too many schools do contact lenses fashion The Fulton Country Club Student Non-Discrimination nothing to address the hos- hosted a prom to replace Act introduced earlier this tile environments that LGBT the dance canceled by the year by openly gay U.S. Rep. students face,” Eliza Byard, Itawamba County, Miss., Jared Polis, D-Colo. executive director of the Gay School Board over a lesbian In McMillen’s fight, the Lesbian Straight Education student’s request to escort American Civil Liberties Network after the bill’s her girlfriend and to wear a Union has maintained that introduction. “We owe it to tuxedo. the U.S. Constitution and our children to do everything The country club dance case law is on the student’s we can to make sure that took place April 2, and was side, but activists have said discrimination is eliminated not well attended because passage of Polis’ measure from our schools.” many Itawamba students would be monumental in GLSEN, American went to an invitation-only protecting LGBT students Association of University event sponsored by some nationwide. Women, American Civil parents. The bill, which has 82 Liberties Union, Gay & Meanwhile, Constance co-sponsors, would make Lesbian Advocates & McMillen and her attorneys discrimination in schools Defenders, Human Rights await a trial on her lawsuit based on sexual orientation Campaign, National Center against the school officials or gender identity/expres- for Lesbian Rights, National NOW BUYING who defended the policy ban- sion against the law. Federal Center for Transgender ning students from attending civil rights statutes expressly Equality, National Gay and FOR SUMMER prom with a same-sex date address discrimination on Lesbian Task Force Action and mandating certain attire the basis of race, color, sex, Fund, School Social Work 2634 N. Downer Ave. for males and females. religion, disability or national Association and Transgender Milwaukee WI 53211 414.263.1690 McMillen’s fight has cap- origin, but they do not explic- Law Center have endorsed 2943 north humboldt tured nationwide attention itly include sexual orientation SNDA. (414) 964-3125 mon – sat 11am – 7pm sun noon – 5pm and, according to numerous or gender identity and, as a The bill was referred to www.rethreadsclothing.com/gazette press reports, inspired other result, LGBT students and the House Committee on optixondowner.com LGBT students to attend parents have often had lim- Education and Labor and is school dances. ited legal recourse for this under review. WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010 11 NEWS Gaze Art scene, suburban lifestyle draw gays to Waukesha By Todd Wellman and lesbian residents. national attention: Money there. A gay twenty-some- ebrating the Hispanic culture from board games to travel. Contributing writer With 25 galleries and art- Magazine named Waukesha thing financial professional, in southeastern Wisconsin, “Jim” (not his real name) It’s the seat of the most related businesses, along with one of the top 100 places to Matt says he particularly is held there. The Waukesha lives in a more rural area of politically conservative coun- trendy eateries, an active live in 2006. enjoys the local “art crawls,” Civic Theatre stages quality the county. ty in the state, but a burgeon- music scene and a growing “Matt,” who asked WiG which take place just four musicals and plays. “Sometimes I see homes ing art scene is transforming calendar of public events, the not to use his real name blocks from his home near While the city of Waukesha in the city and think, ‘How Waukesha into a hip destina- city is undergoing what locals because he’s not out to his downtown. He says the has the area’s most active do people live there?’ I saw tion that seems to be attract- call a “renaissance.” The family, says his hometown’s events, held five times annu- nightlife, LGBT people live in enough of close contact in ing a growing number of gay transformation has attracted new vibrancy is keeping him ally, are evidence of the city’s other areas of the county as college,” he says. “My partner creative and open culture, well. Penny Anstey, owner of and I like having our space and he always sees gay and SightLine, has lived with her and our quiet.” lesbian couples there. partner Mary in Muskego for But Jim says living in ‘The ceiling didn’t cave in’ Outgoing mayor Larry 12 years. She says they are Waukesha presents challeng- Nelson says the art crawls are known by their subdivision es. It requires a lot of travel Skinner from 1 isn’t white, the house con- Skinner remembered. “It was the residual effect of other neighbors as “the girls on to Milwaukee to be around forms to another stereo- our family in front of every- programming, including Hemingway.” other LGBT people, and type – the gay one: It won one for the first time.” The National Endowment Anstey says it’s difficult friends who live in Milwaukee the county. It includes Carroll an award for historic design Fortunately, he said, “The for the Arts-supported Big to find other LGBT people don’t like driving to visit him. University, blue-collar areas from the Milwaukee Builders ceiling didn’t cave in.” Read Waukesha Program, in the area. “You might see Once Jim called his part- and affluent historic neigh- Association. Since then, the couple has which brings the commu- someone (LGBT) in the gro- ner “sweetie” while shopping “We’re predicting Street borhoods. “As I was going Skinner and Barrett pur- “bonded with quite a few nity together to read a cery store, but there’s no at the local Pick ‘N Save, and door-to-door (campaigning), sued adoption, but after run- families from our church designated book. He notes specific place that people fre- a customer Seen: who overheard The Psychological it reinforced what I already ning into numerous road- and school,” Skinner said. his city has a very active quent,” she says. nearly snappedGesture off his in neckAmerican knew – that this district is blocks due to their sexual “We share baby-sitters. music scene, including Still, Anstey says suburban twisting aroundPhotography, in surprise, 1940-1959 may very balanced,” Skinner said. orientation, they had twin We’re closer now to families the Downtown Business life is worth the sacrifice. he says. be one of the most popular “There’s all walks of life girls through a surrogate. from our daughters’ school Association’s Friday Night She likes the openness of the Anstey says LGBT people here.” Together, they became the than we were with our old Live, which features sever- land, her 18 flower gardens can be comfortableand critically with liv -acclaimed art Skinner and Barrett, first “non-traditional” family friends.” al music stages on special and lower property taxes. ing outside ofexhibits a big city of – thebut year.” who married in Toronto in to join St. Luke’s Lutheran Some of their new friends summer nights. And Anstey says she’s that it comesmilwaukee with work. journal sentinel September 2003, moved to Church, Skinner said. have even accompanied Civic events are also staged not living in isolation. She “If you’re going to set the area after deciding to When it came time to Skinner, Barrett and the twins in Frame Park, a quaint river joined an all-women’s subur- yourself apart from everyone have children. “We wanted to baptize the kids, Skinner and to PrideFest. walk along the Fox River. ban activity group known as else, I don’t care where you build a home … in an urban Barrett told the church’s “We couldn’t be happier Fiesta Waukesha, a three-day the Wander Women, which live, you’re not going to fit environment with a walk- leaders that they didn’t want with the choice to move to music festival/fundraiser cel- offers a variety of activities, in,” she says. able, lively neighborhood that “to disrupt anything.” Waukesha,” Skinner said. was near schools and parks,” But, “they were very reas- “Our liberal friends said we he said. suring,” he said. “They said, were crazy, but we could That search ended a few ‘You’re part of our congrega- not be happier. We call (our blocks from downtown tion.’” neighborhood) the ‘mini-East Waukesha, where they built Still it was a tense moment Side.’ We’re five minutes from a new Craftsman-style home, for the parents. the university, two blocks complete with a picket fence. “That was the most ner- from our school and five Although the picket fence vous we’ve ever been,” minutes from downtown.”

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national5 GAzE [email protected]. LGBTs sunnier believe the economy will issue. Yet it is precisely this through start growing again within kind of coalition work that recession the next six months, com- is most jeopardized by Judge LGBT people seem to be pared with 10 percent of Walker’s order, which strips weathering the recession heterosexual adults. coalition partners of their with a sunnier attitude than constitutional protections to heterosexual people, accord- ACLU to organize.” ing to a new poll conducted challenge by Harris Interactive. Prop 8 order University Fear of unemployment and U.S. District Court Judge cancels job security remain central Vaughn Walker ruled recent- McNally play concerns for many American ly that the American Civil The performance of a play households, including LGBT Liberties Union and Equality that portrays Jesus as gay was households. California must turn over canceled at Tarleton State However, the poll con- campaign documents, includ- University in Stephenville, ducted in March found that ing internal e-mails and Texas, amid what school offi- LGBT adults remain more memos regarding efforts to cials say are “safety and secu- optimistic about the future of overturn Prop 8, even though rity concerns.’” the job market than hetero- the groups are not parties to Critics say the Terrence sexual adults. the legal challenge brought McNally play “Corpus 75 percent of heterosex- by Ted Olson and David Christi,” which premiered in ual adults and 64 percent Boies seeking to strike down 1998 in New York, is blasphe- of LGBT adults rate the job the discriminatory ordinance. mous. But the Tarleton stu- market in their region of the The ACLU plans to appeal dent director said he chose it country as either “very bad” the decision, according to to help gay youths who may or “somewhat bad.” attorney Elizabeth Gill. be struggling with their faith. One in four of LGBT “People must have a right Security concerns were adults believe the job market to organize to make change,” cited in prompting the uni- will start to improve within Gill said. “That right often versity to initially change the P h oto : C o u rt e s y M a ry l a n d At to r n e y G e n e r a l’ s o F F i c e the next six months, com- requires bringing together start time and restrict atten- Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. 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Of the 500 men surveyed, Massachusetts, leaving them more than 40 percent were in apparent limbo because GOP chief Make a lasting impression Study: 14 unaware if they were HIV they do not meet the resi- wants to block percent of DC positive before the study. dency required to divorce inLegacy gay marriage gay men are More than one-third didn’t the Bay State. opinion HIV positive know their last partner’s Berks County Judge Scott The GOP leader in A new report says that 14 HIV status. The report found Lash said he could not Maryland’s House of percent of gay men in the younger men generally had grant a divorce to Carole Delegates wants state law- District of Columbia are HIV safer sex practices than older Ann Kern and Robin Lynn makers to pass legislation positive. men. 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Indonesia to the Houses of Parliament. criticize Yahoo made a similar conference Britain has officially recog- Australian contention, saying the fil- Indonesian police ordered nized same-sex civil partner- Internet filter ter would block many sites the cancellation of an LGBT ships since 2005, giving the Internet giants Google with controversial content, conference in March, saying couples the same legal pro- and Yahoo have criticized such as euthanasia discussion it could prompt violent pro- tection and inheritance rights Australia’s proposal for a forums and gay and lesbian tests by conservative Muslim as in heterosexual marriages. mandatory Internet filter, forums that discuss sexual groups. Bryant lobbied House calling it a heavy-handed experiences. The International Lesbian, of Commons speaker John measure that could restrict “There is enormous value Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Bercow to apply for a license access to legal information. in this content being avail- Intersex Association confer- to host his civil partnership Their statements, among able to encourage debate and ence was expected to host ceremony. 174 comments from the inform opinion,” Yahoo said. participants from 16 coun- Members of the public will public submitted to the tries. also now be allowed to apply Australian Department of Religious P h oto : Pa r l i a me n ta ry C o p y r i g h t / D e ry c S a n d s Police in Surabaya banned to hold their same-sex cer- Communications on the fil- groups Members of the public are now allowed to apply the event to keep the peace, emonies at Parliament. tering proposal, come amid a address AID to hold their same-sex commitment ceremonies according to national police struggle between Google and discrimination at the British Parliament. spokesman Brig. Gen. Sulistyo Mugabe: No China over censorship-free Religious groups meet- Ishak. gay rights in content. ing at The Hague discussed some gays. Byamugisha said added, with delegates “still “There are indications that Zimbabwe Lucinda Barlow of Google in late March how to help the bill teaches intolerance struggling with how to bal- the event could trigger a Zimbabwe’s president says Australia called the Internet the global fight against AIDS and hatred and is counter ance between communicat- social crisis and cause public gay rights will not be pro- blocking measures of by preventing victims from to the constitution’s anti- ing the religious messages unrest,” Ishak said. “This ban tected in a constitution being Australia and China “apples becoming social outcasts. discrimination laws. that talk about morality and was issued for the sake of drawn up under a power- and oranges,” but also said Canon Gideon Byamugisha, Representatives, includ- spirituality (and) public health public order.” sharing deal. her company was deeply an Anglican priest from ing Christians, Jews, Muslims, challenges on the ground.” ILGA is a worldwide fed- State radio quoted concerned about Australia’s Uganda, said the way his Hindus and Buddhists, were eration of more than 560 President Robert Mugabe proposal because of its man- church treated him after expected to round off two – from AP and WiG reports LGBT groups. It has held saying that Western rights datory and sweeping nature. he discovered he had HIV days of talks by pledging to conferences in India, the groups have called for con- If adopted into law, the should set an example for fight discrimination against Philippines and Thailand. stitutional reforms to include screening system would the rest of the world. those with AIDS and HIV. Something to say? gay rights. He calls that make Australia one of the “They reacted with sup- However, some divisions E-mail managingeditor@ British “insanity.” strictest Internet regulators port and understanding,” he remained among leaders, he wisconsingazette.com. Parliament Same-sex sexual acts are among the world’s democ- said in a telephone interview. hosts its illegal in Zimbabwe. Mugabe racies, and the proposal “There were sections who first same-sex once described homosexuals has put the country on the were annoyed and disap- marriage as “lower than pigs and dogs.” Reporters Without Borders pointed I was HIV-positive, Do you know you can now Britain’s Europe Minister Condemnation of gays is annual “Enemies of the but a big number opted to Chris Bryant has taken part common in Africa. Ugandan Internet” list. give me the love, care and in Parliament’s first gay mar- lawmakers have proposed Google’s Barlow told support I needed.” Share a riage, celebrating a civil part- imposing the death penalty the Australian Broadcasting Earlier this month, nership ceremony at the his- on some gays. Corp. that the proposal Byamugisha was among a del- toric venue. In Africa, only South Africa raised the possibility of ban- egation that delivered a peti- Health Insurance Bryant, a member of the has legalized same-sex mar- ning politically and socially tion signed by 500,000 people governing Labour Party, won riage. Even there, the gap controversial material and to Uganda’s parliament call- Policy permission to hold his civil between the liberal constitu- went beyond filters used in ing on lawmakers to reject partnership ceremony with tion and social attitudes can Germany and Canada, which a proposed law that would with your partner? partner Jared Cranney at the be wide. block child pornography and, impose the death penalty on Call Sherry today Malawi to hold ‘indecency’ trial to find out how! By Lisa Neff been denied bail since late tor at Amnesty International. the International Covenant And lock in your rate for 3 years. Staff writer December. 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www.wisconsingazette.com American Republic Insurance Company engaging in same-sex sex. Dec. 28, 2009, following their two men consummated their by these treaties to respect A Malawi judge delayed engagement ceremony in relationship. and protect freedom of con- N27W23960 Paul Road his verdict in the case in late Chirimba township. Human rights groups also science, expression and the March, prompting protests “The trial of these men, have received reports that right to privacy, without dis- Pewaukee, WI 53072 from human rights organiza- purely on the basis of their the men were beaten in crimination on the grounds tions around the world. The real or perceived sexual ori- prison. of real or perceived sexual judge’s action set the case entation, is a gross violation Amnesty considers orientation,” Aubert said. [email protected] for a hearing in April, and of their rights to freedom Monjeza and Chimbalanga further delayed any release of of conscience, expression to be prisoners of con- Something to say? 262-844-4752 Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge and privacy,” said Veronique science and it considers E-mail managingeditor@ Chimbalanga, who have Aubert, deputy Africa direc- Malawi to be in violation of wisconsingazette.com. 14 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010

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WiGOUT!Wisconsin Gazette entertainment ‘25’ to life An interview with out singer/songwriter Patty Larkin ers and the people that show songs and suggesting songs By Gregg Shapiro up at shows and the people to people, or some people Staff writer who have supported me and had a song or two that they booked me. So it was a big really wanted to do. usicians have mushy moment, I think. GS Did any of the songs found a variety GS: How did you select the reveal something to you that of ways to com- friends? you hadn’t heard the first time? memorate musi- PL: Well, I began with PL: Yes, definitely. Cried Mcal anniversaries, including people that I have toured more than once. Just how massive concert tours and with through the years and beautiful it was or how much expanded reissues of hit recorded with through the care they took. Like what albums. years, and that kind of made Jonatha did with “Only One” Out singer/songwriter sense – to get a hold of some or Martin (Sexton), just all of Patty Larkin, who grew up them. (David) Wilcox was the in Milwaukee, has taken a first one in, and I just started fascinating and rewarding crying and I thought, “Oh, approach with “25” (from my God, this is gorgeous.” Signature Sounds), a double- Interview I think that is the beauty of disc set on which she revisits WiGOUT working with someone else more than two dozen love and collaborating. …You get songs from the course of her that extra shot of insight prolific career. people, like Rosanne Cash where you would never go. What sets the songs apart and John Gorka and Bruce For instance, with Jonatha is that she is joined on the Cockburn. Dar Williams lives Brooke’s harmony on “Only songs by 25 friends, including around the corner from me One.” I never would have queer musicians Catie Curtis, in the summer. It was kind of gone there, never would have Janis Ian, Erin McKeown and organic in the beginning. Then gone up with the harmony. Cheryl Wheeler, as well as people all said yes and it was When I recorded, it I just Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin, like, “OK, let’s ask a cou- followed the vocal and played Dar Williams, Suzanne Vega, ple more people,” and then sort of a blues lead guitar on Jonatha Brooke, Martin they said, “yes.” And then the it. She makes it into the heav- Sexton, Peter Mulvey and next few said, “yes,” and so it enly, minimalist piece. Mary Chapin Carpenter. just snowballed into, “We’re GS: “Lost & Found” is per- Their contributions are both on our way to 25.” And it formed by The She-las, which sublime and celebratory. seemed like a really cool con- consists of you, your sister I spoke with Patty prior to cept. I always like to have Sheila, Catherine David and the release of “25.” these themes for the records, Merrie Amsterburg. Do you Gregg Shapiro: You are rep- focus for the album. It’s unbe- think that there may be a She- resenting 25 years of music on lievable that we pulled it off. las record down the line? two discs. What was involved in That these incredibly busy, PL: (Laughs) That was the the selection process? talented people who I have name of a group that I want- Patty Larkin: Before we worked with over the years ed to form that was going to chose the songs, we decid- … came through in such a be a vocally charged group, ed on the theme – so that beautiful way. and I asked my sister if I helped. When I first started GS: Did you choose the song could use her name. It turns thinking about (it), I though and then the friend or vice out that there is a group I would do unplugged ver- versa? called The Sheilas – it’s this sions of these songs that I’d PL: I knew who I was going girl group, hot rock group P h oto : J a n e L e o n recorded through the years. I to call or who I was going (laughs). So, we had to spell it Patty Larkin performs April 9 at The Brink Lounge, 701 E. Washington, just assumed that I would do to begin with, but I wasn’t differently. #105, in Madison. Call 608-661-8599. a little bit of everything. Then sure what I was going to My sister had a stroke 2009 was such a crummy have them sing on. Other after surgery about a year year in many ways. There was than Bruce Cockburn, who ago. She’s a jazz piano player, the She-las and to have Sheila inclusion? GS: You are embarking on a illness in my family, my mom had already recorded “Open music therapist and grade in it. PL: Yeah, it was and it’s a tour that takes you all the way passed away in September, Arms,” so we thought that school counselor. It’s been a GS: I know that you were cornerstone of my live show. through December. Will any and it just seemed really might be interesting for him tough year for her coming limited in the number of songs We just thought it didn’t of your friends from “25” be appropriate to choose the to just come on back for back from that, and to have – 25 for your 25th anniversary have enough to do with love, joining you on stage when you love songs to do. But, also an encore (laughs) with that her on was like this victory – but there are some surprising although there (are) one perform in their respective cit- as a thank you to every- song. lap. I don’t think we’ll do any omissions, including “The Book or two that have that same ies? body that has been with me Other than that, it was gigs, but it was a dream of I’m Not Reading.” Was that issue. I’m sorry it didn’t make PL: I sure hope so. I mean through the years, the listen- really going through the mine to have a band called song ever in the running for it in. they better (laughs). 16 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . 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Got news? Tell us art GAzE [email protected]. ‘La Donna’ lives up to the hype By Debra Brehmer ing and he could paint like interpreted and presented painting. Also, do not watch Contributing writer an angel. in mathematical terms influ- the 12-minute video. While La Donna Velata. To utter While Michelangelo was enced by ancient Greek it is nicely informative, the her name is to unleash a lovesick as he courted philosophy – proportions, tone is tutorial. Save it for whispered intimacy. If you Tomasso (a young aristo- restraint, harmonies, ratios. It after you commune with the haven’t heard, this woman crat who never returned his was undeniably a time when painting. has arrived in our city as a advances) and Leonardo was skill, intellect and emotion fell La Donna’s private room is celebrity, an heiress, a most watching the paint peel off into perfect balance. And this painted a beautiful dusk blue important persona. the refectory wall in Milan is what we see in “La Donna and is dramatically dark. With She is a painting created by (now known as “The Last Velata.” spotlights to set it aglow, the Raphael in 1516. Supper”) our pretty boy The sitter of this great painting sits in a huge, thick- The Milwaukee Art Raphael was holding court portrait is thought to be ly carved dimensional gold Museum is staging a one- in Rome. Michelangelo, eight Raphael’s lover Margherita frame. The painting is larger painting exhibition of this years his senior, had locked Luti. But like Leonardo’s than its diminutive counter- portrait through June 6. It is himself in the Sistine Chapel Mona Lisa (1503-06), the part, the “Mona Lisa,” and a painting famous enough to at the Vatican to paint the identity is secondary to the even behind glass feels acces- command a solo show. ceiling. Just down the hall, in probability that both artists sible and very present. But why, really, should we the pope’s library, Raphael painted these female por- If it’s not too crowded, pay our admission fee and was painting his now famous traits as broad interpreta- you can stand close and meet this dark-eyed enchant- “School of Athens“ fresco. tions of “ideal beauty.” And take in the details. La Donna ress in her fabricated salon? Michelangelo was so para- that is why both portraits stares doe-eyed directly at Is this painting really so spe- noid that this young upstart are so great: They transcend the viewer. She is neither cial? Well, I have to say, yes, would steal his ideas that the specificity of identity and demure nor confrontational, it is. he insisted the doors to speak of greater truths. but simply poised. A long veil “La Donna Velata,” or the Sistine be locked and The Pitti Palace in Florence, frames her soft, round face “La Donna Velata” is on view at MAM through “Woman with a Veil,” is much guarded. which owns the portrait, and sweeps down her body, June 6. like any portrait of a pretty Raphael ended up getting downplays the “romantic” curling in on the right side to aristocrat. It is all artifice – the last laugh, however, as he subtext that this might be give the painting depth. or hair with equal finesse. “La Donna Velata” is both contrived, invented, designed painted Michelangelo in the Raphael’s lover. And that’s the One can think of Raphael’s Indeed, he lets a few gossa- of this world and beyond it – but one small difference role of Hericlitus, hunched better approach. It allows composition like music. It mer strands of hair fall loose in her glory. Perhaps never lies in the fact that Raphael and brooding, in the center the painting to be a painting begins in perfect repose (gra- onto La Donna’s brow to again has such a point of was considered the greatest of “School of Athens,” an in- rather than a footnote to zia) and then gains momen- emphasize a sense of touch, mastery been reached in painter of the Renaissance. joke for all the centuries. someone’s sexual fantasies. tum until the bottom sleeve to make us feel the tender one painting. When your colleagues are When Raphael died on April When you arrive at the erupts in virtuosic froth. In poetry of the painting. One slightly ironic note is Michelangelo and Leonardo 6, 1520, of influenza at age 37, Milwaukee Art Museum in the “Mona Lisa,” Leonardo La Donna looks to be that while “La Donna Velata” da Vinci, that is quite a repu- all of Rome mourned. That search of “La Donna Velata,” uses the sleeve pattern to about 14, the age of marriage, is visiting Milwaukee, her tation. year marked the end of the you will need to fight your mimic the pathways and riv- a time when innocence and home in Florence, the Pitti Raphael was the golden Renaissance. way through a thicket of wall ers in nature, connecting youth take on the first wom- Palace, is hosting a Robert boy of the group. He was not The Renaissance was a text before you enter her humanity to primordial earth. anly glimmer of sensuality. Mapplethorpe show. In a way, ill-kempt like Michelangelo, time of intellectualizing, try- chamber. Put your blinders Raphael’s sleeve has no such If it is true, as commonly Mapplethorpe was equally and he was not anti-social ing to figure out how to on. Do not read this text. It philosophical ambition. It is thought in the Renaissance, engaged in seeking ultimate and always late like Leonardo. indulge in the sensory plea- will simply overwhelm and a court dance. He is enter- that great art can bring beauty within a homo-erotic Raphael was the court dandy. sures of the world and still dull your brain and detract taining us. He can paint skin, us closer to God, then context. But that’s another He was good-looking, charm- not be a sinner. Beauty was from the physicality of the amber, rubies, silk, brocade Raphael hits a chord here. story.

an interest in craftsmanship ents “Don’t Stop Looking at Center for the Arts, installation explores craft, and figurative work is most Art: 25 Years on Canvas by 839 S. 5th St., presents its labor and race, with the apparent, with a visual tim- Kenn Kwint.” Gallery 218 inaugural exhibition, “In opening complemented by a Artwatch bre that modulates between celebrates 20 years with the Balance.” Included are choral performance featur- Kat Murrell quietly straightforward to an exhibition focusing on Milwaukee artists Amanda ing 200 singers. overtly quirky. abstract art, and Portrait Gerken, Josie Osborne and Haggerty Museum GALLERY NIGHT Society Gallery hosts famous Heather Wiedeman, using of Art (at Marquette PREVIEW ART AROUND faces in “Big Star.” a variety of mediums to University), 13th and Charles Allis Art TOWN MARN (Milwaukee explore concepts of space. Clybourn Streets, closes Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Dean Jensen Gallery, Artist Resource Network) Thomas Woodruff’s exqui- Ave., presents “Forward: 759 N. Water St., presents celebrates it s 10-year anni- ART AND site and strange “Freak A Survey of Wisconsin Art “Re:Current: New Work by versary at the Broadway IDENTITY Parade” on Sunday, April 18. Now,” a recurring exhibi- Sonja Thomsen.” The pieces Bakery and Café, 241 N. Milwaukee Art Woodruff paints surrealistic tion with a title that takes explore notions of time Broadway, with an art- Museum, 700 N. Art images in a richly bejeweled a cue from the state motto through photographs and From 80 Mask Series collecting treasure hunt and Museum Dr., presents otherworld and challenges and represents a selection motion-sensitive light boxes. by Dennis Nechvatal. a silent auction. “To Speculate Darkly,” us to reconsider notions of of artist-submitted, jury- The Marshall Tory Folliard Gallery, by Chicago-based artist beauty and ugliness while curated work. The pieces are Building, 207 E. Buffalo address. Bridget Griffith 233 N. Milwaukee St., shows Theaster Gates on April revealing a humanity that primarily two-dimensional St., is a hotbed of art on Evans opens Bridget Paints “Dennis Nechvatal – New 16. Included is the work transcends either. but create a lively mix. No multiple floors, with over on the lower level, and Paintings and Drawings.” of Dave Drake (a.k.a. Dave Check in with WiG on single style dominates, but half a dozen venues at one Elaine Erickson Gallery pres- Walker’s Point the Potter). This multimedia facebook. WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010 17

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change her name to avoid confusion, the simple ear- her (in)famous father’s spot- nestness of wanting to put “The Value of Names” Theater light, the value of his name the past behind him. “You is at the Off-Broadway comes to signify the fight and collect old injuries,” he says Theatre in Milwaukee. Harry Cherkinian the unhealed wounds of the to his former friend, accusing 1950s witch hunt. Silverman of “romanticizing During the 1940s Complicating the matter is persecution.” and 1950s, the House when Norma’s new director As the unforgiving Un-American Activities turns out to be the man who Silverman, Robert Spencer Committee ran its own wrongly named her father so keeps us guessing as to “inquisition,” demanding the that his career might survive whether he will forgive his names of those who were and grow. accuser – and daughter – and allegedly communists. The move on with life. Spencer, Red Scare swept the coun- a fine actor, shines as the try, ruining careers, destroy- On stage curmudgeonly Silverman, ing reputations, damaging “The Value of Names” one minute eliciting empathy, lives in its wake. Names were runs through May 2 another our disdain for his changed to try to survive at the Off-Broadway unrelenting need to keep the what President Harry S. Theatre, 342 N. Water pain of the past thrust for- Truman labeled in 1959 as St., 2nd Floor. For more ward into those who cross “the most un-American thing information, call 414- his path. in the country today.” 278-0765 or visit www. In a limited and thankless Jeffrey Sweet’s play “The nextact.org. role, Kelsey Brennan does Value of Names” picks up the what she can as Norma, trail in 1981 of the accused more a foil for the two men – and the accuser – when Fortunately, a strong cast than a character in her own they meet and reopen what rises above some of the right. Yet Brennan manages victim Benny Silverman calls preachiness of Act 2 and to keep Norma focused and “ancient scars.” Silverman its zingers and one-liners. strong while deciding her had refused to name names As director Leo Greshen own course of action. and survived to become a (think Elia Kazan, “On the What’s in a name? It all successful sitcom actor. Waterfront,” “A Streetcar depends on where you When his daughter Norma Named Desire”), John choose to live – past or pres- embarks on her own act- Kishline subtly balances ent, forgiving or unforgiving, ing career and decides to complex emotions: guilt, wounded or healed. WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010 19 ‘Seven Keys to Slaughter Peak’ is a crowd-pleasing farce

By Jody Hirsh Milwaukee Peck School of the beginning of time has company, and it’s simply fun Contributing writer the Arts. On stage been caused by women.” to see them all together: The scene: winter in a Hanreddy also wrote “Seven Keys to Magee, the writer, is referred Brian Vaughn plays the hap- Theater rustic summer lodge in the the script, based on the Slaughter Peak” runs to as a “Pansy writer come less writer with his signature Wisconsin North Woods. wildly popular 1913 play through April 18 at the up from Chicago to write a affable charm. Lee Ernst is WiGOUT The characters: a pulp fic- “Mysterious Farcical Quadracci Powerhouse book.” hysterical as the lodge’s iras- tion writer seeking the soli- Melodrama,” by George M. Theater of the The play, however, is a cible North Woods caretaker. “update” doesn’t always hit tude necessary to write his Cohan. The scene has been Milwaukee Repertory farce – not a satire – and Steve Pickering is a perfectly the mark, with occasional next bestseller, gangsters, a “updated,” however, from Theater. Call 414-224- the 1930s characters are, in corrupt mayor, Deborah dialogue and plot turns that gun moll, corrupt politicians, 1913 to the Prohibition Era 9490 or go to tickets@ fact, in character – hence, the Staples is a scheming black- don’t fit the ’30s hard-boiled a crooked railroad magnet, 1930s. It’s also been relo- milwaukeerep.com. political incorrectness of an mailer, Laura Gordon is a genre. But while some of an intrepid “girl reporter,” cated from a New York age gone by. LGBT audience confused mother, Lee Stark the updates might have been her lovesick mother and a mountain lodge to the North members can laugh along is the intrepid ingénue, Tory odd, they were definitely fun. misogynistic hermit. Woods of Wisconsin – an and secret passages. with the rest of the audience. Hanson is a bumbling thug, This is a crowd-pleaser that “Seven Keys to Slaughter area that’s no stranger to The semi-modernization Hanreddy’s adaptation James Pickering is the sour received a hearty standing Peak” is Rep artistic director Chicago gangsters. The mas- of the action provides a updates the dialogue while hermit, and a very funny ovation the night I attended. Joseph Hanreddy’s farewell terful set by Michael Ganio is curious escape from politi- retaining much of the origi- Gerard Neugent is a dumb production before leaving the perfect setting for a farce cal correctness. Peters (the nal. The cast is comprised muscle head. Got something to say? E-mail to join the faculty of the – complete with stairways, hermit) asserts, “I don’t like principally of members of Hanreddy directs with managingeditor@ University of Wisconsin- multiple doors and windows, women. All the trouble since the Rep’s resident acting masterful timing. The wisconsingazette.com.

is the team known as the Roll playing DLF, described as the hard- DVDs to-beat lesbian team (“high- est concentration of lady- “Whip It” in order to be considered Gregg Shapiro loving ladies”). Drew Barrymore’s direc- to roll alongside Maggie “BOTFT” celebrates the torial debut (Fox Searchlight) Mayhem (Kristen Wiig), friendship with Pash is show- pure athleticism as well as is better than you might Rosa Sparks (Eve), Bloody ing signs of strain and Bliss is the exaggerated femininity expect, although far from Holly (Zoe Bell), Smashley also convinced that Oliver, on and theatricality of the sport. perfect. Simpson (Barrymore) or Iron tour with his band, is being It provides a glimpse of the Mild-mannered high Maven (Juliette Lewis). Much unfaithful to her. team members’ romantic and school student, Oink Joint to her surprise and delight, Page continues to be one familial relationships, includ- waitress and non-traditional Bliss makes the team and of the most satisfying actress- ing lesbian couples Burnett teen pageant contestant Bliss becomes a Hurl Scout, given es of her generation and she Down and Basket Casey (Ellen Page) is forever butting the moniker Babe Ruthless. infuses Bliss with the spirit and Shovey Chase and Kitty heads with her former beau- She also meets musician and spark that she needs “Whip It” from actor/director Drew Barrymore. Kamikaze. ty queen mother Brooke Oliver (Landon Pigg) and to make the character, and The film follows the (Marcia Gay Harden). But a totally falls for him. her situation, worth investing RCRG’s rise through the shopping excursion to Austin, So Bliss begins leading with our interest. Funny and fiction account of roller-girl Galaxy). ranks of roller derby culture Texas, has an unexpected a double life, stringing her touching, “Whip It” is not life. It’s not your mother’s Adapted from old school to their position as No. 1 outcome in Bliss’ life. A brief mother along by pretending necessarily something you roller derby. roller derby rules, the RCRG in the nation. DVD bonus encounter with the members to be preparing for the next need to rush right out to “BOTFT” introduces us follow the Texas Roller Girls’ material includes directors’ of a roller derby team gets pageant while kicking ass in rent or buy. Walk, don’t roll. to the women who com- model. They create a logo commentary, the featurette her attention and before you the roller rink, where she prise the teams of the Rat and get into merchandising. “Derby Ink: The Tattoos of know it she’s sneaking out of helps her team on a winning “Blood On the City Roller Girls. Creativity A brief “how to play roller the Roller Girls,” and more. the house with best friend streak that gets them to the Flat Track: counts in both team names derby” segment provides the Pash (Alia Shawkat) to attend championships. But wouldn’t The Rise of the (Grave Danger, Socket viewer with essential infor- a match. you know it? The champion- Rat City Roller Wenches, Throttle Rockets, mation about scoring and Bliss is hooked and begins ship match is the same day Girls” Derby Liberation Front) and illegal plays, as well as termi- to train for the team try- as the pageant in which Bliss This 2007 doc from player names (Basket Casey, nology (such as bouts, jams, Got something to say? E-mail outs. Of course, at 17 she has promised to compete. Strand, by Lainy Bagwell and Miss Fortune, Shovey Chase, jammer, blockers, pivot, the managingeditor@ has to lie about being 22 As if that isn’t enough, Bliss’ Lacey Leavitt, presents a non- Darth Skater, Betty Ford pack). Featured prominently wisconsingazette.com. 20 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010 vents Romeo Void on “Might sheer delight, rightfully plac- music goes, Canadian duo Like You Better.” ing the voice of Roxy Music Woodhands have it down The aptly rechristened in a dance club where he pat. “Remorsecapade” (from Music Blank sounds like a blasé belongs. Also worth men- Paper Bag) has 10 dance- By Gregg Shapiro new wave diva on “DJ,” but tioning are the delirious punk tracks that begin an awkward misstep such as “Paper Romance” and “Just with the sweaty workout “Animal” “A Love Song” almost derails For Thought.” “Pockets.” If your heart isn’t That didn’t take long! this album. racing after dancing to this The first of the Lady Gaga “On” one, you might want to con- imitators, the (low) classy “XXXX” It might not be immedi- sult your healthcare provider. Ke$ha (who “threw up in Cumbersome name aside, ately evident, but by the time Woodhands sounds like the closet,” but doesn’t care, You Say Party! We Say Die! you get to “U + Me =” and a kissing cousin to LCD according to the song “Party sounds like it knows its way “Alone” by Dan Black, from Soundsystem on “CP24,” and At A Rich Dude’s House”) around a dance floor on this A&M album, you sudden- “Sluts” is pure electro sex. “I has arrived to try to swipe “XXXX” from Paper Bag. ly realize that you are in the Should Have Gone With My the mirror ball crown from “There Is XXXX (Within My presence of a dance music Friends” is a crunchy dance La Gaga’s head. Stir in the Heart) and “Dark Days” are innovator. This is also evi- grind, while “Dissembler,” worst aspects of Katy Perry custom-made for your fave dent on “Yours” and “Pump with guest vocals by Maylee and you have Ke$ha’s debut DJ to spin. But what this My Pumps.” Less dance- Todd, goes in a more tradi- album from RCA/Kemosabe. group really does best is whip oriented numbers, such as tional dance direction. Swede-pop beats and sub- up a new wave frenzy that “Symphonies,” “Wonder” human suburban tales of bad the B52’s would appreciate and “Life Slash Dreams,” also “Nervous behavior (“Tik Tok,” “Take on “Glory,” “Cosmic Warship speak to the nature of Black’s Nightlife: Tom It Off,” “Ki$$ N Tell,” “Blah Avengers,” “Make XXXX” unusual gifts. Stephan!” Blah Blah,” Hung Over” and and “XXXX/Loyalty.” As a policy, I avoid DJ mix “Boots & Boys”) fuel these “Believe” tape compilations like the mainly club-crafted tracks. “Black Light” “Fight for You,” from plague and Sarah Palin, but Gays had a hand in putting Don’t be put off by the Morgan Page’s artist disc that doesn’t mean that they Dan Black offers “On.” Lady Gaga over the top and alternately sung and ranted (Nettwerk) may have recent- don’t exist or that they will will probably play a part in vocals on “Warsaw,” the ly spent time near the top cease to exist. Quite the con- Ke$ha’s rise. No doubt she’ll opening cut on this Om of the Billboard Dance Club trary. But gay record player be huge. release by Groove Armada. Music chart, but it’s far from Tom Stephan, a.k.a. house- These dance music mas- the best or most exciting head Superchumbo, is sup- “I Love You” terminds haven’t lost their track on this disc. “Strange posed to be something spe- Amanda Blank serves up touch, just twisted it a bit Condition,” for instance, is a cial. “Nervous Nightlife: Tom a steamy and smutty urban to keep things fresh. Which far more appealing cut. The Stephan!” (from Nervous) beat banquet on release from is ironic, considering that same can be said for the title finds him in his spinning Downtown. Blank respect- “History,” with vocals by Will track, “Tell Me Why” and “I’ve mode, interweaving 19 tracks. fully borrows from her Young, sounds like a Bronski Had Friends,” all of which Stephan also includes his own Baltimore scene buddies on Beat tune, while “I Won’t would be right at home in originals such as “Turn That “Gimme What You Got,” Kneel,” with vocals by Saint the clubs and on the charts. Sh*t Up” and “Lights Out.” “Make It Take It” and “Big Saviour, is almost Abba-esque. Heavy.” She fingers M.I.A.’s The centerpiece, “Remorse- Got something to say? E-mail trigger on “Something Bigger “Shameless,” with Bryan capade” managingeditor@ Something Better” and rein- Ferry contributing vocals, is As thrilling dance wisconsingazette.com. Ke$ha has arrived with a debut album, “Animal.”

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A 12 ounce All sandwiches are made rotate daily and include during Gallery Night & Day. cial soups are made in big would open her own res- bowl costs $5.50, a 16 ounce with Wild Flour artisanal cheesecakes, cookies, brown- factories. They create their taurant. crock is $6.50. vegan breads. Sandwich ies, apple crisp, pies and Got a favorite place to dine? product in massive quantities, “I ran a home daycare for All soups are served with a choices often include roast assorted chocolate selec- Share with WiG at using short cuts, lower qual- 30 years and, during that thick slice of bread from Wild beef, pastrami, smoked tur- tions. The kitchen also serves managingeditor@ ity ingredients and the pre- time, I made a lot of soup,” Flour Bakery. The choices on key, ham and cheese, pea- Cedarcrest hand-scooped ice wisconsingazette.com. WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010 21 and no action. Catherine Stewart) and Cherie Currie and David’s musician son (a suddenly grown-up Dakota The Runaways Michael (Max Thieriot) is get- Fanning), who both shared a caused Film ting more action. In spite of love of rock music and color- By Gregg Shapiro reporting, in graphic detail, ing outside of the lines, were a ripple her assignations with David groomed by record produc- “Chloe” to Catherine, Chloe has not er/songwriter/starmaker Kim stateside, (Sony Pictures Classics) bedded him. It turns out that Fowley (Michael Shannon) to Atom Egoyan’s psycho- it’s Catherine on whom she be lead guitarist and vocalist, but in Japan sexual thriller “Chloe” feels has her sights set. And after a respectively, in the next big like a throwback to the pre- passionate day in bed, fueled thing. they were a mid-1980s queer cinema by Catherine’s interest in the With other band mem- tsunami. breakthrough period. Prior rent-girl’s supposed sexual bers recruited, including to that time, gay men and les- prowess, Chloe is head over Sandy West (Stella Maeve), bians were often portrayed heels (and heels behind ears) Lita Ford (Scout Taylor- as predatory and had to die in love with Catherine. Alas, Compton) and someone – a by the last reel in order for Catherine doesn’t feel the possible composite named their heterosexual objects of same, leading Chloe to some Robin (Alia Shawkat) – task- obsession to get on with very irrational and naughty master Fowley puts the band ball on others. The Runaways their lives without the threat behavior, including making through its paces and eventu- were more than just Jett and of same-sex attraction. contact with and making love ally unleashes it on the world. Currie, and yet their story to Michael (in his parents’ The Runaways caused a rip- is the main focus. This holds bed, no less). And, in a final ple stateside, but in Japan, true right to the end where, A film that showdown with Catherine, they were tsunami strength. post band break-up, the two it’s Chloe who’s taken down This fact is illustrated in a young women who hadn’t teeters on the by the slings and arrows of scene where a mob of rabid spoken to each other for outrageous romance. and screaming Japanese fans quite some time find them- precipice of It’s hard to imagine that shatters a glass wall separat- selves reunited on the radio softcore porn. a filmmaker such as Egoyan, ing them from the band. – one as an interview sub- who created such time- Unprepared for even the ject, the other as a listener less work as “The Sweet least of amount of success, and caller. Kudos, however, Hereafter,” could be respon- the already unstable per- to Sigismondi for not shying Upscale and successful sible for a film that teeters sonalities inside and outside away from the same-sex love gynecologist Dr. Catherine on the precipice of softcore of the band begin to clash. story of The Runaways’ tale. Stewart (Julianne Moore) porn. Potentially titillating for Cherie, especially, feels pulled C o u rt e s y p h oto fears the worst when her straight men, “Chloe” is a in a multitude of directions. Got something to say? E-mail A scene fro “The Runaways,” starring Kristen flirtatious college music pro- frigid disappointment. After being abandoned by her managingeditor@ Stewart as Joan Jett and Dakota Fanning as fessor husband David (Liam self-absorbed mother (Tatum wisconsingazette.com. Cherie Currie. Neeson) blows off the fancy- “The Runaways” O’Neal), she feels guilty for shmancy surprise birthday (Apparition) having left sister Marie (Riley party she planned for him Biopics continue to be a Keough) behind to care in their stunningly appoint- hit-or-miss proposition, and for their alcoholic father. “ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANS OF EVERY ed modern home. A chance “The Runaways” is a good Heading down a path similar encounter with high-priced case in point. An all-girl to dear old dad’s, Cherie GENDER AND GENERATION call-girl Chloe (Amanda (emphasis on “girl,” as the also becomes involved in a Seyfried, really!) in the wom- members were in their teens) romantic relationship with WILL IDENTIFY WITH THIS.” –A.O. Scott, THE NEW YORK TIMES en’s room of a restaurant rock band that played its Joan Jett. Things come to a leads Catherine to procure own instruments and wrote head during a recording ses- her services. Catherine hires its own songs, The Runaways sion where tempers flare and Chloe to make contact with was formed in the mid-1970s, instruments are thrown. “‘THE RUNAWAYS’ GETS David and then report back a time when such a thing Since the devil is in the EVERYTHING RIGHT.” to her to confirm her sus- was still on the risky side. details, it’s interesting that in –Mick LaSalle, picions. As the story (director Floria Sigismondi’s vision, she gets SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE But things are not what Sigismondi’s screenplay based certain things, such as the they seem. Although David on Cherie Currie’s book) fashions, the hairstyles, the appears to be a cad on the goes, Southern California girls make-up, even the cars so “SEE IT!” surface, he is, in fact, all talk Joan Jett, nee Larkin (Kristen right, while she drops the –A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips, AT THE MOVIES

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Call 414-962–0575 Philippe Bianconi, tonight welcomes Those XCleavers Phantogram perform at 8 p.m. for more info. through Sunday at Overture at 8 p.m. Call 414-276-7288. Out author David Sedaris is at Madison’s Over- at High Noon Saloon, 701 E. The Riverside, 116 W. Center for the Arts, 201 MSO presents Bugs Bunny ture Center for the Arts, 201 State, at 7:30 p.m., Washington in Madison. Call Wisconsin, welcomes The State in Madison. Call 608- on Broadway at 8 p.m. at The April 13. 608-268-1122. Flaming Lips at 8 p.m. Call 258-4141. Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin. The Frequency, 121 W. 414-286-3663. The Bay Players presents Call 414-286-3663. Majestic, 115 King in Tickets available at the door Main in Madison, has Bess Carbon Leaf performs at “Lend Me A Tenor,” by Ken Say Anything and Angels Madison, has Cross Canadian on the night of performance. 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Calendarwhat’s going on? Ongoing Ongoing W. Court St., Milwaukee. Info: and potluck, LGBT Community Frontwalkers Madison, Wingra youth group meeting, Club, 315 W. Court St., No. 201, Mondays, Wednesdays- 414-272-9442 Center, 315 W. Court St., Park off Monroe Street, OutReach-Gateway Mall, 600 Milwaukee,414-276-6936, gala- Saturdays, the LGBT Center 7 p.m., AA Living Sober; 7 Milwaukee. Info: 414-272-9442; Madison. Info: 469-4882 Williamson St., Madison, 608- noclub.org. of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction p.m., Crystal Meth Anonymous, 7 p.m., AA, The Galano Club, 6 p.m., AA The Women’s Light 255-8582. 7p.m., Spectrum GLBT and Ave., Racine, holds drop-in The Galano Club, 315 W. Court 315 W. Court St., No. 201, Meeting; 7:30 p.m., Spiritual 5 p.m., PFLAG Milwaukee, allied social group for adults hours. Info: www.lgbtsewisc.org, St., No. 201, Milwaukee. Info: Milwaukee. Info: 414-276-6936. Light, The Galano Club, 315 W. 3rd Sunday each month, Harmony Cafe-Green 1660 262-664-4100. 414-276-6936, galanoclub.org. 7 p.m., Gay Narcotics Court St., No. 201, Milwaukee. Martin Luther Church, 9235 W. W. Mason St. 6 p.m., QGrads, UW Anonymous, 315 W. Court St., Info: 414-276-6936, Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa. Thursday Memorial Union Rathskeller, 2nd Fl., Milwaukee. Info: 414- 7-8:30 p.m., BWMT (Black Wednesday 800 Langdon St., Madison. 276-6936. and White Men Together), gen- Monday 2:30 p.m., first and third 7:30 p.m., Four Lakes Bears, 8:30 p.m., second and fourth eral meeting third Saturday 7 p.m., AA 12 Steps and 12 Thursdays, LGBT senior adults Michelangelo’s Coffee Shop, 114 Fridays, Shoreline Milwaukee each month. 7:30 p.m., AA Came to Traditions, The Galano Club, discussion, Madison Senior State St., Madison. Info: 608- line dancing and lessons, Believe, The Galano Club, 315 W. Court St., No. 201, Center, 330 W. Mifflin St., 251-5299. Hot Water, 818 S. Water St., Sunday 315 W. Court St., No. 201, Milwaukee. Info: 414-276-6936, Madison. Info: ferington@char- Milwaukee. Info: 414-383-7593, Milwaukee. Info: 414-276-6936 galanoclub.org. ter.net. Friday 1 p.m., Cream City Squares 6 p.m., third Thursdays, same- Saturday dances, Lake Park Lutheran Tuesday sex parents group, OutReach, 5:30 p.m., second and fourth Church 2647 N. Stowell, 600 Williamson St., Madison. Fridays, Pozitive Lite HIV/ 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Walkers Milwaukee. 12:30 p.m., third Thursday, Info: 608-255-8582, www.lgb- AIDS group, OutReach, 600 Milwaukee Run Walk, starting at 7 p.m., AA The Big Book Retired Old/Older Lesbians toutreach.org. Williamson St., Madison. Info: the Water Tower at the East end Meeting, The Galano Club, (ROLLers), Madison, 608-219- 7 p.m., third Thursdays, 608-255-8582, of North Avenue, Milwaukee. 315 W. Court St., No. 201, 7751. Send listings to Lesbian Alliance movie night, 6 p.m., second Fridays, Info: 262-285-7645. Milwaukee, 414-276-6936,. 5 p.m., AA Over 40, and 7 p.m., eadams@ LGBT Community Center, 315 Lesbian Alliance game night 9 a.m., Frontrunners/ 5 p.m., OutThere LGBT AA The Blue Group, The Galano wisconsingazette.com.

The next two weeks FLORENTINE CAMERATA Thursday Game Night, LGBT 5 p.m., LGBT Center of Wednesday April 8 Community Center, 315 W. Southeast Wisconsin birth- April 14 FUNDRAISER 6 p.m., Families By Design, Court St., contact: 414-272- day celebration, Rhode Island 6:30 p.m., QCinema LGBT Resource Center, 9442. Opera House, 514 56th St., International Film Group, Florentine Opera Camerata, an affinity group that 315 W. Court St., contact: Kenosha, tickets: lgbtsewisc. OutReach, 600 Williamson presents opera-related social events for the LGBT [email protected]. Saturday org. St., Madison community, holds its second annual “FUNdraiser” at 7 7 p.m., Rainbow Sangha p.m., April 11 at The Room, 623 S. Second St. The event (meditation), OutReach, 600 April 10 Monday Thursday includes a live “song auction,” featuring the Forentine Williamson St., Madison, lgb- 7 p.m., Women4Women Opera Studio Artists. toutreach.org. examining religion, spirituality April 12 April 15 4 p.m., Rainbow Con- and civil rights, OutReach, 600 7:30-8:30 p.m., Gen- 6:30 p.m., Racine Reads nection, OutReach 600 Williamson St., Madison, lgbtout- der Identity Support “Priviledge, Power, and Williamson St., Madison, lgb- reach.org. Group, LGBT Center of SE Difference” LGBT Center of SUNDAY Mason St., Green Bay. toutreach.org. 6 p.m., Potluck, Asian/Oriental, Wisconsin, 1456 Junction SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction 6 p.m., Fair Wisconsin 12:30-1:30 p.m., Radical LGBT Center of the Chippewa Ave., Racine. Call 262-664- Ave., Racine. Call 262-664- April 18 Action Network of the Queers and The Radi-Queer Valley , thecentercv.org 4100. 4100 3 p.m., Putting the “B” Chippewa Valley. Movement with Milo of the 7 p.m., Brew City Bruisers 8 p.m., Day of Silence of into LGBT OutReach, 600 Queer Zine Archive, UWM Semi-Finals, Milwaukee County Night of Screams College Friday Williamson St., Madison. Wednesday LGBT Resource Center, Sports Complex, 6000 W. Ryan Party, LGBT Center of SE April 16 Union WG-89. Road. Wisconsin, 1456 Junction 5 p.m., Gallery Night Monday April 21 12:30-2 p.m., Moonlighting Ave., Racine. Call 262-664- Exhibit Opening and 7 p.m., Madiscon Cross- Friday Career Pathing Group, LGBT 4100. Reception, (erotic art), The April 19 dressers Support Group, Center of Southeast Wisconsin Tool Shed, 2427 N. Murray 7 p.m., Lesbian Night at the OutReach LGBT Community April 9 10 p.m., DC Monroe (alt. Tuesday Ave. Movies, LGBT Community Center, 600 Willaimson St., 8:30 p.m., country dancing rock), Cactus Club, 2496 S. Center 315 W. Court St., Madison. Call 608-255-8582. and more , Hot Water, 818 S Wentworth Ave., Milwaukee April 13 Saturday Milwaukee. Water St, contact: Laura at 7 p.m., PFLAG discus- 414-747-0388. Sunday sion forum, LGBT Center of April 17 Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m., Pozitive the Chippewa Valley, 510 S. 7 p.m., Saturday Night Light Social/Support Group, April 11 Farwell St., Eau Claire. at the Movies, “Outrage” April 20 OutReach, 600 Williamson 5 p.m., OutThere social screening, LGBT Resource 7-9 p.m., Spectrum Social Str., Madison, lgbtoutreach. group (ages18-24), OutReach, Center of the Chippewa groups for LGBT adults Want to see your event listed? org. 600 Williamson St., lgbtout- Valley, thecentercv.org. and allies ages 18-108, at Send details to eadams@ 7 p.m., Lesbian Alliance reach.org. Harmony Cafe,1660 W. wisconsingazette.com 26 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C OM | April 8, 2010 Wig’s tail-wagger C o u r t e s y o f t h e W i s c o n s i n H u m a n e S o c i e t y

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