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Girth & Mirth Club (Chubbies/Chasers) 2727 S. 68th St., 53219 BriewzgmeAlma ,==mmamicm:,,msw Grapevite 'Women Group) 2211 E. Kenwood, 964-6117 Milwaukee Area Gay Fathers P.O. Box 08236, 53208; 871-2362 Homosexual Act Is 82nd Parents & Friends Of Gays P.O. Box 449, 53201, HHH Cites Bias Saturda,) Softball Beer League (SSBL) P.O. Box 92605, 53202 Most Serious Crime Silver Star M.C. (Cycle C ub) 266 E. Erie, 53202 Against AIDS Victims Philadelphia (Gay Comm. News) - In a NORTH CENTRAL Flambeau Forest Resort (MW) Lakeside Cottages, Resort . Star Route, Winter,54896, (715) 332-5236 Washington, D.C. (Milw. Journal) - nationwide survey, people ranked engaging Gay/Lesbian Support Group Box 814A, 1411 Ellis Ave., Ashland, 54806 The federal government has for the first time in consensual "homosexual acts" as a more Lambda House (Mw) Year-Round Bed & Breakfast Inn . . serious P.O. Box 20, Pence, 54553, (715) 561-3120 accused an employer of illegally discriminat- offense than "disturbing the neigh- Rhinelander Rap Group P.O. Box 13%, Rhinelander 54501, (715) 369-2467 ing against a person with AIDS- borhood with loud, noisy behavior." The Wilderness Way (W) Women Only Campground P O. Box 176, Wascott, 54890, (715) 466-2635 survey, conducted by researchers at the Mike's Park Florist (FTD Teleflora) Pa-k Mall, 117 Division St., Park Falls 762-2333 The charge was made by the Department Univers ty of Pennsylvania, asked people to of Health and Human Services, which said a rank the severity of 204 "illegal" events. RACY E/KENOSHA • (414) Nor:h Carolina hospital had violated a man's According to the BARS civil rights by dismissing him from his job as a Camnridge Chronicle, Jo'Dees (M 4.1, DJ) 2139 Racine St. (Hwy 32), Racine, 634-9804 registered nurse and then refusing to con, "two person willingly (engaging) in a homo- Club 94 (Mur, DJ) 9001 120th Ave. (Hwy C), Kenosha, 694-1597 side; him for any other job. sexual act" ranked 82 in the list. ORGANIZATIONS The government said the Charlotte Mem- Ranking number one was planting a bomb Gay/Lesbian Union'Of Racine 625 College ave., 54303 orial Center had violated the law "by dis- in a public building (resulting in the death of) criminatorily 4enying the complainant 20 people. Forcible rape ranked ten; getting SHEBOYGAN • (414) individualized consideration for possible re- rid of industrial waste in a "way 'that pollutes Close Encounter (MW, D, F) 827 Pennsylvania, 452-2533 employment " the water supply of a city" ranked 23: smug- SOUTH CENTRAL gling marijuana into the country for resale Thomas Stoddard, a lawyer for the AIDS ORGANI2:ATIONS ranked 30; intentionally hitting a "victim with BAGAL (Ek raboo Area Gays and Lesbians) P 0. Box 31, Baraboo, 53913 victim, said the decision was "a hollow vic- a lead pipe" ranked 31; performing an illegal tory ' because the man died Feb. 26. He was Beloit Gay 41liance P.O. Box 1794 Beloit College, Be oit 53511 abortion was number 42; knowingly passing "Support" (3/L Support/Social Group) P.O.. Box 345 Janesville 53545 27. a bad check was 69; smoking marijuana was Stoddard is executive director of the 81; trespassing in the backyard of a private WAUKESHA.• (414) Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund home was 87; and being a vagrant-having Window to the World Services, Inc. (G/L SupportGroupl -P.O. Box 632, 53187, 542-5735 Inc., a non-profit group that defends the "No visible means of support-88. • Holtz Variety/Magazine Rack 910 E. Moorland Rd., 53286 rights of gays. He said the man's complaint WESTERN was filed in July 1984. Atlas Shrugs: BARS The government's action is significant The Main Club (MW, D) 1813 N. 3rd St., Superior, (715) 392-1756 because it sets a precedent demonstrating San Francisco Tatoo's II (1Vm, D) 1552 Rose St., La Crosse, 784-5833 that people with acquired immune defi- Gay Bank Closes Star Lite Motel (Mw, G/S) 6:10 Commonwealth Ave., Duluth, MN, 55808, (218) 626-2796 ciency syndrome may be able to protect ORGANIZATIONS their rights despite a restrictive interpreta- San Francisco (The Advocate) -- Atlis Gay Men's Group (Activities, Support Group) LAGA, P.O. Box 2561, 54602, (608) 782-0963 tion of the relevant law by the Justice Savings and Loan, the natio i's-first gay sav- U.W. Eau C hire Gay/Lesbian Organization UW-EC, Union Box G.L.O., 54701 Department. ings and loan association, has been sold to Gay & Les dam Alliance P.O. Box 111, Platteville 53818 New York-based Empire of America Federal it is not known exactly how other hospi- STATEWIDE Savings Bank. The sale, made by the Fed- Governor's Council On Lesbian & Gay Issues P.O. Box 7863, Madison, 53707-7863 tals have reacted to employes with AIDS. eral Home Loan Bank Board, came one day However, it is believed that most follow InStep.(Bi4ieekly G/L Magazine) 624 N. 27th St., Milwaukee, 53208, (414) 931-8335 before officials at the financially ailing gay- OUT! (Mon illy Regional G/L Newspaper) E.O. Box 148, Madison, 53701, (608) 256-7664 guidelines issued by the federal Centers for owned bank were to meet with federal offi- Disease guidelines say Rural Outroach Project P.O. Box 310, Madison, 53701 Control. The cials to discuss ways of maintaining Atlas as Wisconsin Lesbian Gay Network (WLGN) P.O. Box 851, Stevens Point, 54481, (715) 341-8064 employes infected with the AIDS virus a gay-owned corporation. Among Friends (Resource/Networks for Rural Wisconsin) P.O. Box 881, 53701 "need not be restricted from work unless AIDS Toll Free Hotline (outside Milw. - Mon.-Fri. 9am-9pm) 1-800-334-AIDS they have evidence of other infection or Federal agents converged on Atlas at 4 illness." The agency recommends special p.m. on July 14, placing the institution into OUT OF STATE precautions for people performing "invasive receivership; it reopened the following day (Due to space Imitations, out out of state livings include only advertisers.) procedures" such as surgery. as a new branch of Empire Savings. Nat'l Gay St Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF ) (Gay Hotline) Gay Hotline/Referral 1-80C-221-7044 Bijou Thew re (All-Male Adult Films) 1349 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 943-5397 The law in question, Section 504 of the James Bowersox, president of Atlas, said Sidetracks (M, V) 3349 N.-Halsted, Chicago, (312) 477-9189 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, prohibits discrim- the federal officials' move came as a com- Touche (Mtv, L/L) 2825 N. Lincoln, Chicago, (312) 929-3269 ination on the basis of handicap in any pro- plete surprise to everyone associated with Bulldog Ro4d/Crazy Marys (Mw, F) 2914-16 Broadway, Chicago gram or activity that receives federal the bank. "They simultaneously sold all our Douglas Dunes Resort (Mw, DJ, F) _ Km Star Highway, Douglas, MI (616) 857-1401 financial assistance. • Continued on page 5 • Page 60 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 5 11 Wreck Room (M, L/L) 266 E. Erie St., 273-6900 I Continued from page 4 Davis' report now goes to the State Insu- 9 Your Place (Mw, D) 813 S. First St., 647-0130 assets to Empire, and Atlas ceased to exist." rance Commissioner, who must determine BATH whether the tests for antibodies is reliable 8 Club Milwaukee (M) 704-A W. Wisconsin Ave. (rear), 276-0246 He added that Empire immediately rehired RETAIL all of Atlas' Bank employees: "We don't for use jn the underwriting of individual life, think there will be any layoffs," stated accident, and health insurance policies, and Creative Exchange (Consignments) 324 E. Wisconsin Ave., 277-7707 whether insurance companies should be Ear Waves (Records, 12" Singles) 1816 N. Farwell, 271-8808 Bowersox. "In fact, I think there will be a Eclectic I (Gifts/Decor) 2616 N. need to hire more people." able to require applicants to take those Downer Ave., 963-0797 tests. Midwest Women's Music (Records) 207 E. Buffalo, 278-0066 Empire Savings officials have said that Old Masters Galleries (Cards, Art Prints, Posters) 2239 N. Prospect, 278-0898 they intend to support the gay community to Present state law now says an insurer may Progressive Prints (Printers) 2909 N. Humboldt, 264-5345 the same extent that Atlas did-though Har- not require or request directly any individual 4 Seven Sea Aquatics (Pets, Supplies) 215 W. Florida, 272-7966 vey Simon, senior vice president of Empire, to reveal whether he/she has obtained a 11 Thinking Of You (Cards, "Gay Things", Gift Items) 147 N.Broadway, 273-5969 HTLV-Ill test, or what the results of this test Video Adventures (Video Tapes, Sales & Rentals) 1820 N. Farwell, 272-6768 said that his bank intends "to serve all seg- ments . of the community. We hope to were. They may also not require, as a condi- Video Visions (Video Tape Rentals & Sales) 2239 N. Prospect Ave., 272-0805 tion of providing insurance coverage, any Webster Books 2559 expand to serve other segments." N. Downer Ave.. 332-9560 individual to have an HTLV-III test. SERVICES - The road to receivership began under A Travel Agency (Member IGTA) 4503 N. Oakland, 961-8747 Jerry Flanagan, Atlas' first president, However, now that the Epidemiologist Alpha Compostion (Phototypesetting/Graphics) 144 N. Water St., 278-8686 according to Bowersox. Flanagan, a nongay has approved the use of the two tests, and if ASA Communications (Advertising Agency) 225 E. St. Paul #304, 374-5599 man who came to the bank from Camino the State Insurance Commissioner also Checker Cab Company Dispatch 645-5000 Real Savings and Loan in San Leandro, approves their use, that may also change. East Towne Therapy (Counseling/Treatment) 759 N. Milwaukee, #504, 273-7173 made approximately $25 million in bad loans Should the Insurance Commissioner Equitable Financial Services (Financial Planning) 322 E. Michigan, 276-2000 ext. 204 with the begun tour Floral Den (Florists, FTD) 2938 S. 13th, 672-4477 banks' assets. Atlas had determine the series of tests for antibody in Hurricane Productions (Women's Music) 3536 W. Cherry, 53208 years ago as a traditional mortgage home reliable, his office must then designate the Steven J. Murray (accounting) 453-7278 lender, but after its first year and a half, test series by administrative rule, for use by Mykronics (Photography) 933-1687 Flanagan expanded the bank's loan activi- insurers. During this rile-making process, Mr. Vantastic (Mouing & Delivery Service) 964-9955 ties into construction and high-risk joint ven- there will be Public Hearings held. Travel Encounters (Travel Agent) 321-5593 tures. It became insolvent in 1985, and was Vantastic Services (Cleaning, Home Improvement) 964-9955 seeking additional capital at the time of the If the Insurance Commissioner eventually RESTAURANTS sale. approves the tests Wisconsin statute 11 Glass Menagerie (Lunches, Dinners, Cocktails) 124 N. Water St., 347-1962 s.619.12 Appendix A provides that an indi- "The most painful thing the former board vidual determined to have the HTLV-III Mother's Place (Lunches, Dinners, Cocktails) 1127 Milwaukee Ave., (S. Milw.), 762-2090 members feel is Mr. J's (Catering/Cheesecake Emporium) (Lunch) not the loss of money Antibody, and is rejected by one insurer, he 1521 W. State St., 933-9223 (stocks)," said Bowersox, "but the loss of Walkers Point Cafe (Open 24 Hours) 1106 S. 1st St., 645-7873 is eligible to participate, in the State of Wis- Atals. It was a wonderful dream. It took a consin Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan EROTIKA wrong turn with those Denmark 626 W. Wisconsin Ave., 278-9520 bad loans. Without (HIRSP). that, the dream would still be here." • MEDICAL- Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Alternate Women's Clinic (Sat AM's) 272-2144 Company recently began testing the blood .Brady East STD Clinic (BEST) (V.D. Center, Health Screenings) .... 1240 E. Brady St., 272-2144 of "every man, woman and child" seeking to Medical Professionals For Alternative Lifestyle P.O. Box 239, 53201, 277-76171 Wisconsin buy more than $300,000 worth of insurance. Milwaukee AIDS Project P.O. Box 92505, 53202, 273-AIDS In those states (presently including Wiscon- National Coalition STD Services P.O. Box 239, 53201, 277-7671 Epidemiologist RELIGIOUS sin) where insurance companies are not All Saints Aelred's Guild) 818 E. Approves AIDS Tests allowed to administer HTLV-III Antibody Cathedral (St. Juneau, 53202, Contact Harry, 289-0801 tests, Chirstian Gay OK (CGOK) Non-Denominational P.O. Box 93433, 53202 For Insurance Northwestern Mutual is side stepping Dignity (Catholic Support Group) P.O. Box 597, 53201, 444-7177 that, by requiring applicants to take a test Integrity (Episcopalian Support Group) 871-7417 Purposes that checks the levels of disease-fighting Lutherans Concerned 2511 N. Farwell, Unit L, 53211, 963-9833 white blood cells (T-lymphocytes) in the ORGANIZATIONS Madison (InStep Magazine) - The blood. State Epidemiologist, Jeffrey P. Davis, M.D., Alcoholics Anonymous (Request "Gay" Meetings) 272-3081 (Editor's Note: Rest assured that if the Beer Town Badgers (L/L Social Motorcycle Club) P.O. Box 166, 53201 recently completed a series of studies whether a test or series of State Insurance Commissioner goes so far Black & White Men Together P.O. Box 12292, 53212, 342-3621 "investigating as to hold tests was medically significant and suffi- public hearings on this In Step will Castaways M.C. (Cycle Club) P.O. Box 15152, 53215 keep you informed. • Cream City Association Foundation (CCAF) P.O. Box 204, 53201-0204, ciently reliable for detecting the presence of Cream City Business Association (CCBA) P.O. Box 92614, 53202, 372-2773 antibody to HTLV-III." Galano Club (Alcohol Free "Recovery Club") 1428 N. Farwell Ave., 276-6936 recommendation, Fest City Singers (Gay Choral Group) P.O. Box 11428, 53211, 277-0434 Davis, in a July 31st GAMMA (Sports/Social) P.O. Box.1900, 53201-1900, determined that the HTLV-III antibody is A reflection of our lifestyle- Gay Community At UWM Student Union, Room E-364, 963-6555 present when a F.D.A. licensed Enzyme Gay Hotline (Referral, Events Tape) 562-7010 Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) test Gay Peoples Union P.O. Box 208, 53201, 562-7010 is positive, NAD a Western Blot assay in Gay YOuth (Regular Peer Group Meetings) P.O. Box 09441, 53209, 265-8500 reactive. IN STEP Magazine ■ Page 6 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 59 Rowe said he and his wife -lad tried to take MILWAUKEE METRO • (414) a walk on a nature trail Tosa Arrests 11 one recent afternoon 9 Angelo'E, Mint Bar II 819 S. 2nd bu were repeatedly interrupted by "guys 1 Ballgam a 114w) 1% S. Second St., 273-7474 In Sweet, Of Gays going nto the bushes together." 2 Beer Garden (Wm, F) 3743 W. Vliet St., 344-5760 Wauwatosa (Milw. Journal) — A "It was weird," he said. " t's no a place I 3 Boot Camp (M, L,'L) 209 E. National Ave., 643-6900 parochial school principal, a school psychol- want to be or want my family to be." 4 C'est La Vie (Mw, D) 231 S. Second St., 291-9600 4 Club 210 (Mw, DJ, L/L) 219 S. Second St., 271-3732 ogist and a juvenile probation officer are A lavatory in a park pavilion has been 3 DK's (Wm, D) 135 E. National Ave., 643-9758 among 11 men arrested by Wauwatosa vandalized with homosexual graffiti, Rowe 10 27th St. Danceteria (Mw, DJ) 618 N. 27th St., 931-9144 police in a crackdown on sexual activity in said. 6 Fannie's (Wm, D, F) 200 E. Washington Ave., 643-9633 Underwood Parkway, just southwest of Gay Sr. Station (Wm, D) 1637 W. Pierce, 383-5755 Hansen Golf Course. Undercover police officers have been 8 Grand hvenue Annex (G/S, Mw) 746 N. 7th St. assigned to the park as various times one or For about three years, police have 8 Grand Fivenue Pub (MW, G/S, F, R) 716 W. Wisconsin Ave., 271-9525 two days a week, Hey said. The officers walk 9 Hot Legs (WM, DJ, V) 814 S. Second St., 645-8572 received scattered complaints about gays the park or loiter on picnic benches and using the parkway as a meeting place, but 5 Jet's Place (MW) 1753 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 672-5580 "assume, the same role as many men we see 9 La Cage (Mw, DJ, V) 801 S. 2nd St., 383-8330 the activity has increased and has become in the area," he said. Loose Ends (GS, MW, F) 4322 W. Fond du Lac Ave., 442-8469 more flagrant this summer, according to a 11 M & M Club (Mw, F) 124 N. Water St., 347-1962 Robert Hey of the Wauwatosa Police Sheriffs deputies also patrol the park from time to time, Hey said. 8 Off The Avenue (Mw, GS) 645 N. 7th St., 3470419 Department 4 Phoenix (Mw, DJ) 235 S. Second St., 278-9727 A growing number of citizen complaints No assaults in the area have been 13 This Is It (M) 418 E. Wells St., 278-9192 resulted in police assigning plainclothes reported, but several people have com- officers to the park, beginning July 10, in an plained about various activ ties there, Hey effort to halt the homosexual activity, Hey said. MILWAUKEE AREA MAP said. The arrests were made from July 10 "We're hoping that word of our presence 17.7-4‘.....r through Monday. there and these arrests will spread through Hey said homosexuals generally cruised the community and this thing will die of its the parkway from the Zoo Freeway over- own accord," Hey said. ..To Ogden pass south to Watertown Plank Rd_ They EDITOR'S NOTE: Why don't the police also use a nature trail in that area and a realize the best way to stop the activity is by Juneau second trail northeast of the first trail, he having uniform officers increase their 1 said. The golf course is southwest of the presence? • State intersection of W. 92nd St. and the Meno- .Kilbourng monee River Parkway. GayS Trying The wen O A special assistant city attorney will Wisconsin review the arrests to determine whether the Unconventional In Michio2r cases will proceed to Municipal Court or be Clirbriutti Lake referred to the district attorney's office, War On AIDS -1-94 Michi an where criminal charges could be filed. 4 To Minneapolis (LaCrosse Tribune) — Madison If the cases are referred to Municipal Some gay men, in their own private war Court, the defendants would face municipal against AIDS, have turned to non-traditional Menomonee charges of disorderly conduct for various healing methods to fight the deadly disease. 3ununertest offenses such as propositioning an officer, Grounds indecently touching an officer or exposing "It is a desperate thing," said Larry themselves, Hey said. The municipal ordi- Patnoe-Ellis, 45, of Minneapolis, who tested nance violation carries fines of $67.50 to positive for AIDS-related complex a year $58S ago. It is the Jouranl's general policy not to Patnoe-Ellis has since begun a macrobio- Jonesi laland identify people until they have been formally tic diet and does half an hour of "self- charged. forgiveness, self-worth" meditation each ❑f Milwaukee evening. Aid. Thomas Q. Rowe, whose , district includes the park, said the gays were infring- "I would have done anything," said Patnoe-Ellis, who also regularly sees a mas- ing on the ability of other citizens to comfor- —.-Greenfield tably use the park. sage therapist. "I still don't know if I'm kid- ding myself or not, but if this delusion makes "You ride your bike -through there, and me feel good, I'm darned happy to have it." guys stare at you like they're checking you out,'• Rowe said. "It's eerie." Continued on page 7 ► September 3, 1986 • Page 7 Page 58 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - ►Continued from page 6 MADISON AREA MAP The self-healing methods, which include acupuncture, group meditation and positive thinking, are a sign of an emerging belief among gays that traditional medicine— which has found no cure for AIDS—is too narrowly focused in its search for an answer. The alternatives, which doctors believe are Presents neither harmful nor helpful, are also a mea- sure of desperation. 94 TO Other remedies include eating blue green S NUM manna, a seawater algae taken in pill form, -I herbs and shiitake mushrooms taken to help - O build the immune system. Many alternative remedies are passed along by word of mouth. And some gays 6 have gone to Mexico to buy ribavirin and O isoprinosine, two drugs that cannot be legally sold in the United States but can be • brought into the country for medicinal purposes. • to Man Killed In Kenosha 22 year old Idlifonso Garza of Waukegan, Illinois, better known in Kenosha as "Angie" was killed August 5th while walking to Club 94 from his home. Angie was recently crowned Miss Gay Kenosha. He was killed on 194 just north of the state line when he BARS apparently was struck by a hit-and-run vehi- 2 Back East (MW, DJ) 508 E• Wilson St. (rear), (608) 256-7104 cle, and then run over by at least two other 1 Rod's (M, L/L) 636 W. Washington (rear), (608) 255-0609 cars, before the accident was reported. HOLLY 1 The New Bar (MW, DJ, V) 636 W. Washington (upstairs), (608) 256-8765 driver stopped after hitting the body, 3 Shamrock (GS, MWF) 177 W. Main St., (608) 255-5029 One RELIGIOUS which was lying in the northbound lanes Afirmation 1127 University Ave., (608) 256-2353 after being hit by the other cars. The driver NEAR Evangelicals Concerned P.O. Box 44, 53701, (608) 244-5010 said the car in front of him ran over the body Integrity/Dignity Box 730, 53701 (608) 836-8886 but didn't stop. The Sheriffs department was Sunday September 7 8pm SERVICES notified of the accident at 12:17am. All Gays Phone Line (608) 2554297 often walked to UWM Union Fallen Woman (Music Promoters) 401 Elmside, 53704, (608) 249-7872 Friends reported Angie Gay & Lesbian Information Recording (608) 263-3100, ask for tape #3333 and from the bar, or hitchhiked along the • Wisconsin Room been picked RETAIL highway. Reports that he had 2200 E. Kellwood Blvd. Milwaukee Four Star Fiction & Video 315 N. Henry St, (608) 255-1994 up while hitchhiking by a carload of "guys", ORGANIZATIONS beaten by them, and tossed out of the car Tickets $13.00 onto the highway, could not be confirmed. Ada Janes (Campus Womens Center) 710 University #202, (608) 262-8093 • Gay Alcoholics Anonymous 1021 University Ave., (608) 257-7575 Gay & Lesbian Resource Center (Referral) P.O. Box 1722, Madison 53701, (608) 257-7575 Madison Gay Mens Chorale 2005 Pike Dr., #5, 53713, (608) 257-7575 Gay & Lesbian Teens Group (Peer Support Group) (608) 255-8582 Madison Gay Theatre IN STEP Project P.O. Box 726, 53701, (608) 251-6489 Available at The UWM Boolutore; Ticketron oudets including Melts Center (Referral Center) Neighborhood House, 24 S. Mills., (608) 256-8204 Eastshie Recoils, Mainstream and Seas; National Lesbian Feminist Organization (Rights Group) (608) 257-7378 CLASSIFIEDS or by calling Teletmn- I -800-3112-80$0 Parents & Friends Of Gays & Lesbians P.O. Box 1722, Madison 53701, (608) 271-0270 30 words for $6.00 10% Society (Student Organization) Box 614, Memorial Union, 500 Langdon St., 53706, (608) 262-7365 United (Education/Social Services) 1127 University, Rm. B103, 53715, (608) 255-8582 per issue United Political Action Committee (PAC.) (608) 255-2732 For more information call: 332-1772 Womens Counseling Service 710 University Ave. #202, (608) 255-9149 InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 57 The Guide -- CODE CHART — G/S Gay/S1raght MW 1i2 Men, 1/2 Women I l-/I. Levi/Leather M Prefer Men Only I D Dancing Mw ..... Mostly Men, Women Welcome DJ Disk Jocky; Dancing W Prefer Women Only l V Video Wm Mostly Women, Men Welcome 1 F Food Service CENTRAL WISCONSIN • (715) eACK f•eal BARS Camp (MW, DJ, F) 117 Sco:t Si:., Wausau, 845-5955 ORGANI EATIONS Monday N ght Dance Club (Social Group) P.O. Box 1016, Stevens Point, 54481 U.W.S.P. Gay Peoples Union Slap Box 30, Stevens Point, 54481. 346-3698 2nd Anniversary FOX VALLEY • (414) BARS Brandy's 941,17, D) 409 S. Washington, Green Bay, 432-3917 Sept. 1 - LABOR DAY 1101 West (A1W. DJ) 1101 W. Wisconsin Ave., Appletor. 733-9839 II Grand West (PTV) 1444 Main St., Green Bay, 433-9601 Myrna's (.'s'W) 2 N. Main St, Fond du Lac, 923-3733 Napalese Lounge (MW, DJ) 515 S. Bdoadway, Green Bay. 432-9646 The Pivot :hilt MW, DJ) 4815 W. Prospect (Hwy BB), Appleton: 730-0440 Food Buffet at 6pm Who's (Mu, DJ V) 720 Bodart, (rear), Green Bay, 435-5476 ORGANIZATIONS Free Beer from 6 to 9 Argonauts Of Wisconsin (L/L Social Club) P.O. Bo:. 1285, Green Fay, 54305 Concerned (Werra!) P.O. Bo:. 1087,Green Bay, 54305 Free ChOmpagne Dignity 'Gay Catholic Group) P.O. Box 2283, Green Bay, 5430E, 739-8030 Dignity 'Gay Catholic Group) DePere, 336-3889 Gamma Alpha Iota-Lawrence Univ. (G/L Support Group 115 S. Drew St., Appleton 54911 Gay Alcoholics Anonymous (Meeting Weekly) 494-9904 "LADIES NIGHT OUT" Gay Support Group of Sheboygan P.O. Box 192, Sheboygan 53081 GRANDF[.AGS P.O. Box 85, Ripon, 54971 or P.O. Eox 2144, Oshkosh 54903 will be perfprming live at 9pm Parents & Friends Of Gays 921-7191 Women's Alternative (Lesbian Support Group) Oshkosh, 231-5075 car 233-7707 Women's E ervice Center 433-6667 So we have Free Beer & Food, MEDICA Champagne and a Band, so come help us Center,Pr eject (Mondays - AIDS Diagnostic/Counseling) P.O. Bcx 1062, Green Bay, 5430E. 4.37-7400 Celebrate our 2nd Anniversary! MADISON • (608) RESTAURANTS I Cafe Palms 636 W. Whington MEDICAL Madison AIDS Support Network (Support & Counselircj) . . P O. Box 731. 33701.1608) 255 1711 STD Clinic (Monday. Thursday) 1552 Universl:,. Ave., (608) 2E2-7330 CHERI'S BIRTHDAY Blue Bus Sept. 4 Thursday Free Beer from 7 to 9 Shot Specials All Night Long So come celebrate with me . . . GOD LOVE YOUR ASS! Page 56 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep 9 Graffiti

Frank: Thank-you for be'ng so very supportive of me last week. You are a super star. Judy XO Dominic: See all the trouble you stirred up? If Thanks to everyone who helped make the you're speaking for yourseli—don': attribute it to Lavendar Hill Garden Party III such a huge the whole group. Ron success! Together we raised $1,625.88 for the M.A.P. - Housing Project! Steve S. Peter in P. Town: Keep those cards & letters comin! The 3 sisters "AIDS-Free Reader": Don't you think it's better to confront either the people involved or the manager himself—than to tramatize everyone there? Editor MONDAY TO FRIDAY Picky V. Vigorous: Compound W. might stop GRAFFITTI HAPPY HOUR, 4 to 7pm those warts from growing. Your x-husband L.J.V.: Welcome to the third floor gang of four. MESSAGES 2 for 1 Mix Drinks, $1 Beers, Munchies Your Gaybors ARE On Fridays during Cocktail Hour get Free Pizza Mrs. M: If you're check book was as big as your Cheese and Sausage. stuff, you would be the wealthiest woman in the FREE! or world Love P. At 6:30pm Everyday during Happy Hour play Wheel Mark & Michael: Thank you for the pleasant weekend we all had together. P.S. Mark, quit • Keep 'em short of Fortune with us. You solve the puzzle first and win making bootie prints in the sand, Michael might ■ Don't use full names Mrs. P. a shot! get nasty ideas. Love ya-both. Mrs. M & • Humorous, not tacky Mrs. P: Are you dalining l-rn too htg? Well baby, next time beat me and make me write bad checks. Mrs. M. MONDAYS Beer, Wine, Soda Bust, $3.,9 to close, DJ TUESDAYS Buck Night for Beer and Mix Drinks ..---CLASSIFIED AD ORDER FORM---- WEDNESDAYS Wine, Beer and Soda Bust, $3, $6.00 for 30 words or less. 9 to close, DJ Each additional word is 200. THURSDAYS Wine, Beer and Soda Bust, 9 to close, ALL CLASSIFIED ADS CONTAINING A $3, DJ PHONE NUMBER MUST BE VERIFIED, FRIDAYS No Cover, DJ, Shot Specials BEFORE WE PRINT IT. PLEASE GIVE SATURDAYS $1 Cover, DJ, Shot Specials US YOUR NAME & DAYTIME PHONE #. SUNDAY $3 Beer, Wine, Soda Bust, 9 to close, DJ Name: Phone: AD:

MAIL 1"0: 30 WORDS OR LESS $6.00 FOR ONE ISSUE INSTEP 20VWORD OVER 30 624 North 27th Street TOTAL EVERY DAY'S A,PARTY DAY AT Milwaukee WI 53208 PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY AD. THE BACK EAST! a Page TA August 21 - September .3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 a Page 55 Massage _FRONTIER SOFTWARE RELAXING BODY MASSAGE given by Mil- waukee man. $25. I'm local ed near downtown. For Computer Consulting appt. call Mark at (414) 291-0856 Under 50 years Professional Software old, please. Development Peo.le Consult the Small BuSiness Hi, I'm a hopelessly romantic "Teddy Bear" look- Specialist for all your ing to build a relationship with a man who's 23-35 years old, in touch with himself and his emotions, computing needs. & who loves life. Bearded, hairy men preferred. I'm 27. 5'7", 140 lbs, with brown hair, brown eyes, & 258-8866 beard. I enjoy music, dancing, the outdoors, romatic evenings, & lots of physica] contact. Employment Serious replys only, please. Send photo & I'll do the same. P.O. Box 23100, Brown Deer, WI 53223. Help ,Wairted: Positions available for Parts GWM 27, 5'8" 155 lbs., attractive, clean-cut, sin- Driver, 1.A 'arehouk Attendant, and Radiator Shop cere, honest. Seeking same, 20-30, for possible Mechanic . Contact Bill, 251-0540 evenings 7 to 9, friendship/relationship. Not bar oriented or pro- Monday Wednesday., - miscuous. If sounds like you please reply with Rick _learned thui even if vcu give photo, phone. No fats,fems, drugs. Sincere only "NEED EXTRA CASH" Try direct sales with P.O. Box 21625, Milwaukee, WI 53221. money, she still walks over you. = Tiara Exc lusives, a leader in American made crys- tal and glassware. No experience necessary. GWM 23 interested' rin'meeting GM under 35 for Training provided. Also looking for people inter- friendship/relationship not into bars but enjoy just ested in having a private presentation of handmade about everything else. Write Don P.O. Box 17122, glassware. Book a giftarama in your home. Call M [Waukee, WI 53217_ Mary (411) 964-4684. GWM seeks males 25-35 for lasting friendship/re- lationship. Stable, sincere, responsible. caring, not Organizations bar oriented. No mind games, drugs, fakes. Box 1542, Waukesha, WI 53187-1542. AMONG - • 13 Years of Community Service

FRIENDS MILWAUKEE REVERENCES RESOURCES FOR THE HOTLINE LE SEDAN ANO GAY COMMUNITIES Counselor On Duty 7-10 p.m. OF WISCONSIN 24 Hr. Taped Message JAY HATHEWAY P.O. BOX BSI DIRECTOR MADISON. WISCONSIN 53701 562-7010

Window To _ The World, Inc. Counseling MI STEP Magazine Dating Service Your Guide to For People of Any Preference Send Long. SASE for quick reply . Gay Wisconsin Note preferences, interests, to: W.T.T.W., Inc. Po Box 632 Waukesha, WI 53187 . Chicago's own ChiliPepper, the first Miss (414) 542-5735 Gay Continental USA title holder. Page 54 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 11 Miscellaneous Group Notes C. assa,sjcs s INVESTOR(S) WANTED MOM::"VERg Interested in buying 20 to Accordingly an invitation is hereby imEntrrom 40% of Milwaukee Gay B.E.S.T.D. Clinic extended to all gay and lesbian organiza- For Rent Efficiency & Studio Apt. Downtown Dance bar, with option (if tions in the Milwaukee area, all businesses location near P.A.C., on major bus rules. Starting Seeks Board Members at $190/mo. + Security deposit. For info. call 224- wanted for the remaining catering to the needs of this community, and 0251. 60%) Minimum of 515,000. The Brady East S.T.D. Clinic is seeking any individuals of this community, to attend down. Serious inquiries people interested in serving on the Board of the next meeting of this Calendering Session BAY VIEW: 2240 S. Burrell St. Sunny 3 bedroom of the clinic. There will be four (for lack of a better term). upper, hardwood floors in front sitting room, Iron- only. Present major stock- Directors position opening up in November and we are troom, dining room. large kitchen w/stove, holder wants to retire. The next session will be on Tuesday Sep- refridgerator & dishwasher, adults only. Fencedin seeking responsible people interested in tember 9, 1986. The meeting will be held at back yard w/patio. 5400.00 plus security. Avail: Write: C.B.O. 27th St. Corp.. serving the needs of the gay community the East Side Public Library Meeting Room; Sept. 1, 482-2421, 624 N. 27th St..Milw. WI 5320P through the health services of the Brady the address is 1910 E. North Avenue (just G WM 24 is looking for room or sharing apartment East S.T.D. Clinic. These are administrative west of the junction with Farwell and Murray in area north of downtown Mike.-Thiensville. $200 positions and do not require any back- avenues), from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Future per month or preferably less. Call Mike 10am- Services ground in health care. meetings will probably be held on the second 12noon or 9:30pm,12 midnight. 242.6253. If you are interested in serving your com- Tuesday of each month, subject to the con- munity by offering your assistance in the sensus of the attendees. WANTED: Discrete gay young man, live-in, organizational aspects of operating the house-setting, companionship, share household & Steven J. Murray Organizations are invited to appoint an yard responsibilities, watchful eye on elderly clinic, please write to the Nominations Com- official representative and an alternate, the father. No fats-fems-hard drugs. Country living yet Professional Accounting mittee, Brady East S.T.D. Clinic, Inc., 1240 names, addresses and telephone numbers within walking of industrial park, school& racquet Tax Services East Brady Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin of whom should be sent to the Foundation dub, pools, courts. Send personal info. P.O. Box & 53202. If you desire further information 124, Germantown, WI 53022 301- Charlton Bldg: as soon as possible to facilitate notification Suite about this vital community service, please of future meetings. WANTED: 2 or 3 bedroom flat or apartment for 840 Old World 3rd St. contact Steve Byers at 224-9758. • "family" type male couple. We've outgrown our Milwaukee, WI 53203 Continued on page 12 0 apartment. We'd like full sized kitchen appliances and laundry or space for washer/dryer. Prefer 273 4444 downtown or east side. Other locations consi- Complete Personal & Business CCAF Organizing dered if exceptional. Call: 224-9054. Able to move -Accounting Tax & Consulting Services Oct_ 1 or Nov. 1. Organizations ARTWORKS: Creative design, logos, ads, bil- Leaders of the gay and lesbian community Roomies lboard design, murals, personal greeting cards, of the Milwaukee area have met at the Roommates wanted to share four bedroom portraits, T-shirt design, technical illustration. 384- Cream City Assn. Foundations invitation to home. Mitchell Park Area. Laundry, parking, other 1385 (Milwaukee). discuss the needs of the community, and the amenities. Must be employed, reliable. No drugs. 1-900- possible roles of the Foundation in develop- Call Pete evenings, Sundays 647-0892. Hi, I'm Lisa, need someone to talk to? Call 410-3600, 1-900-410-3700. .50e toll first minute, 35e ing ways to meet those needs. LOOKING to share an apartment with someone each additional minute. BRADY EAST S.T.D. CLINIC who already has a place, preferably in the east side CCAF has been pleased with the attend- 1240 EAST BRADY STREET • MILWAUKEE area Am GWM mid 20's. Write Box 93312, Mil- ance at and response to previous meetings, 414/272-2144 waukee, WI 53202, soon! and were heartened by the many and varied ideas that came forth. Of the items dis- GENERAL V.D. TESTING AND TREATMENT GWM seeking same to rent semi-furnished two Tuesday Evening 7:00-9:00 CHARLES A. KILEY, MSW cussed, there was general consensus that Saturday Allernnon 1:00-3A30 room space. Prefer quiet, non-smoking person. the primary need seemed to be for better $150.00 per month includes all utilities. (+ one mo. SEX THERAPY HEPATITIS B TESTING AND VACCINATION sec_ deposit). Call Dennis at 384-2169 anytime. • communication between organizations, and Monday Evening 6:00-9:00 GENERAL to some extent with the businesses serving (By Appointment Only) GAY YOUNG LADY seeks a "Live-In" type • our community. HTLV-Ill ANTIBODY TESTING apartment, in exchange for cleaning, cooking, care COUNSELING Monday and Wednesday Evenings of small animals. Or to share an apartment with (414) 276-5778 It was agreed to hold additional meetings (By Appogament Only) young gay person. I am a Felix Unger type. No on a monthly basis for the simple but impor-. Oscars, Please. 384-8083. Tony. ALTERNATIVE WOMEN'S CLINIC tant purpose of informing each other of Saturday Morning 10:00-12:00 noon activities, and discussing matters of mutual HTLV•III ANTIBODY POSITIVE exciting, and fun concern. This is not the beginning of one big SUPPORT GROUPS ' For Sale MEET'N MATCH: A dignified, Contact Clinic for times and locations way for single gays to meet. A personalized body umbrella group, or a merger, or anything of search for a man that best fits your lifestyle. You the type. It is simply a way for persons from The BEST Clinic is a volunteer-run. non-profit Rummage: B.J. Daniels & Mr. Gay Wisconsin organization. supported primarily by your Moving Sale. Sat. & Sun. Aug. 23 & 24, from can find Mr. Right through the personal efforts of any organization or business, and individu- tax-deductible donations. 10am-6pm both days. 1562 W. O'Dell (Near 15th & Meet 'N Match for a low one time fee of $30. For als, to gather and talk about common Lapham). further details, call 765.0244. 4 interests. Page 12 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 * InStep IContinued from page 1 International Gay & The immediate goal is to share informa- tion to the widest extent. To facilitate this, Lesbian Parents Group Wisconsin InStep Magazine has agreed to accept organizations' calendars or activities lists for Announces Broad Plan inclusion in the appropriate issue(s) of Recently the eight-year-old Gay Fathers InStep. An attepmt will also be made to Coalition International ceased to exist and Gay/Lesbian establish a combined calendar of all activi- representatives of the 2,000-member organi- ties for distribution to the participating zation couldn't be happier. By an over- organizations so they may distribute them to whelming majority, delegates representing Community their members as they wish. the United States and Canada, attending the The Board of Directors of the Foundat on group's 7th annual World Conference in is pleased to see this cooperation among Chicago; cast their ballots in favor of chang- FDrum on organization, and hopes that you will partici- ing the name to Gay & Lesbian Parents pate. This is an excellent forum at which to Coalition International, thereby recognizing tell other organizations of your plans, and that lesbian mothers can be served by and prevent conflicting events or duplicate add strength to the movement for equal HIV* Antibody, efforts, as well as discuss ideas and rights for gay and lesbian parents. concepts. • More than 200 men and women, gay and lesbian parents and professionals in family Insurability!, & law and counseling, attended a three-day conference of speeches and workshops designed to focus on the issues of gay and IN STEP Magazine lesbian 'parenting. Sex Partner Your Guide to Don Harrelson, 38, a Los Angeles gay man with two adopted teenage sons, was Gay Wisconsin reelected to his second ter m as president of Referral the group, founded in Washington D.C. in 1979. Continued on page 13 6 August 21, 7pm Held Back... Are You Being Milwaukee's Mt. Sinai Medical Center by Avoidance, Self Doubt or Fear? Rapldn Auditorium Live up to your most positive potential arid gain 950 N. 12th St. self-acceptance, confidence and accurate awareness. (Parking Available on slibut, or in Parking Structure for nominal fee in the 800 block of N. 12th St.) Qualified and Experienced Professionals Cafeteria open unlii 6:45pm tot dinner, refreshments for: Offering Treatment Moderated by Joanne Williams • anxiety • compulsive and destructive (Medical Reporter for 1V6) • depression behavior Representatives from the Wi. Div. of Health: • sexual issues • chemical overuse Flolly Dowling, Drs. Jeff Davis & Jim Vergeront Convened by Mark Behar, PA-C, Gov.'s Council EastTown Therapy on Lesbian & Gay Issues Services Cosponsored by. Suite 504 Wisconsin's Gov. Council on Lesbian & Gay Issues 759 N. Milwaukee St. Milwaukee AIDS Project Education Comm./ Milwaukee, WI 53202 AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (414) 273-7173 Special Thanks to: Dr. Paula Jones, Chief, Infectuous Diseases, Mt. Sinai Medico. Center Milo G. Durst, M.D. Michael G. Pazdan, A.C.S W., C.D.C. Robert A. Holzhauer, A.C.S.W Christine Marlier, M.S.W. H1V - Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the new Gregory W. Mulry, M.S.S.W. Douglas Seguin, Clinic Director . name for HTLV-III (the AIDS Virus) Ad Space Donated by InStep Page 52 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 13 Why Labor Over The LABOR DAY WEEKEND? drew Let our friendly, reliable Staff HAUL YOUR LOAD!

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We'll move 1 piece or a Complete Household echeclute6 SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS* Until September 5th *Must have valid Student ID. 6/'87 •Continued from page 12 thtu that the ers have It was obvious from the beginning adopted as single gay parents. recognize lesbian mothers in the proposal to Re-elected to her second term as heretofore male-oriented Coalition was des- Execu- tive Vice-President, Julie Valloni says the tined to be approved by the voting members issues of gay parenting include women and are complex and in Chicago. The push. to diverse, requiring the newly-named the name got its start at last year's Coali- change tion to set new goals and refocus On others conference held in Los Angeles. ate now in the coming year. "Many gay men and "The feeling was very strong that, as gay lesbians are exploring alternative routes to parents, we share a commonality of con- - raising children, including adoption, artificial cerns about the direction of the-family law insemination, foster care and surrogate par- and justice system as it relates to custody for enting," Workshops at the conference fea- gay men and lesbians," said Don Harrelson. tured guest speakers and authorities on "If there is one thing we have learned in the many of those subjects. gay community, it is the need to stand available. Much of the conversation between the strength is in numbers and together. Our subject of. attorney Kevin Cathcart's key- our ability to relay our influence and note'address on system and the gen- Saturday, had to do with thoughts to the judicial how the judicial system • eral public-at-large." treats gay'men and lesbians in child custody casos. Complicated The conference was hokted by the Chi- by the issue of AIDS, many gay parents have cago Gay & Lesbian Parents Group at Mid- lost lengthy and costly court cases preju- City Plaza downtown. diced by their open homosexuality, while Considered a "minority within a minor- others not out in the open, fear how the ity," gay fathers and lesbian mothers often revelation will affect custody of their face prejudice from within as well as outside children. the homosexual community. The majority of For more information, or to join, write: IN STEP Magazine the members have been involved in tradi- GLPC, 3225 N. Sheffield, Chicago, 111. tional heterosexual relationships, -while oth- 60657, or call (312) 929-4357. • rN Page 14 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep .?

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A SIZING UP THE BEST MEN meeting will be held later this month to In addtion, cases of AIDS-related com- - decide which ones will be used in the Boston plex, known as ARC, continue to go "very BOYS ON FILM CENTURIANS OF ROME study. under-reported," Vergeront said. Cr. Martin of MGH was' critical of the Early symptoms of ARC are often too BELOW THE BELT BOY'S CAN'T HELP IT funds, saying that the anti-viral drugs should subtle to be linked to the HTLV-3 virus that be more widely available, reports the Gay causes AIDS, he said. NIGHTCRAWLER ROUGH TRADES. Community News. • As of June 15, the state had 85 reported TWO HANDFULS NIGHTHAWKS IN LEATHER cases of ARC. National experts estimate that up to 30% of ARC victims will develop if yogi don't rao a prawn* noioasad rnk, WA us oo MN/ if if is zecacthin. State Expecting AIDS within six years. 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IL R.s, odd 7X Ei old daughter. CITY STATE EP US MAU, 1A1 Jct. I u moo, in July. TOTAL , S The man was charged with assaulting-the s: POI 4.101. adelos.nul July 25, 96 cases of AIDS were %MN". km am. 21' As of girl several times over a three-year period. iyiresconsInlIgp reported in the state, including 54 that resulted in death. On July 1, the state had 88 She told police he had fondled her on a . 800 ., 932 01nUrr ILUNO! S: 9 rCil ORDER BY PHONE reported AIDS cases, with 53 deaths. Continued on page 16 0 lS Page 50 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep 'Continued from page 47 then, there are now over 40 gay tourna- ments held across the United States and eP& Canada annually, with the national Gay- bowling tournament being held in a different city each Memorial Day weekend. Last year's national tournament was held in Las Vegas, and next year, bowlers in the Gay leagues will have the opportunity to attend the national tournament in New Orleans if they so choose. I thought those of you that already belong Personal perms and body waves. to Gay leagues, and those of you who might be interested in joining one of them might At THE BARBERS,° your perm will be designed to like the break-down on when they are all fit your hair's personality. Whether you need a soft starting, and when the meetings for them are going to be held. I cannot emphasize enough partial or a full body perm. Or special texturing, the importance of attending the league's natural coloring or highlighting. Created by an organizational meetings — this is when your expert stylist and you. You'll enjoy the privacy rules are finalized for the coming year — of an individual booth. And a they decide then what dates you will bowl, perm that's very personal. how much you will pay, and where your Call for your money will go. amongst many other impor- Handicap League, which has it's meeting tant things. Please if your going to bowl in a right before they start their first night of appointment soon. Gay league (or any other league for that league play.) matter) attend the meeting, they are all open 432-4397 to the entire membership of the league, and ALTERNATE SUNDAY LEAGUES most of them have FREE bowling following. Sunday Mixed Handicap League Lower Level (The one exception is the Sunday Mixed Meeting & First Night of Bowling ; Port Plaza Mall Sunday, September 14th, 6:30 pm. City Centre *****LISA'S **it** B.E.S.T., Bowling League Green Bay, WI Meeting: August 24th, 7 pm • RECORDINGS Start Date: September 14th, 7 pm. * MONDAY NIGHT LEAGUE *In the middle of the night * Monday Night Irregulars Meeting: Wed.. Sept. 3id, 6:30 pm :when there's no one else: Start date: Sept. 8th, 7 pm WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The New League Meeting: Sept. 10th, 7 pm. * •Two Girls 1-900-410-3600 * Start date: Sept. 24th, 7 pm •* Domination 1-900-410-3800 FRIDAY NIGHT LEAGUE Friday Mixed Handicap League Gay 1-900-410-3700 * Meeting: Sept. 12th, 7 pm. /MN Start date: Sept. 26th, 7 pm. "glad/erg If you are interested in bowling on any Hainitylks. *x146= & fkamire of these leagues as an individual or you No Membership have a team to enter, you can contact me Necessary at 321-5593 or 278-8686 for information on who to contact. The Sunday Mixed Han- dicap League, and the Monday Night 500 toll first minute, Irregulars have no team openings at this time, but there may be individual spots 35¢ each additional minute open, show up at the meeting for these ikir****** * ***** leagues if you want to try and get on them. Page 16 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 49 •Continuer! from page 14 Safer Sex Guidelines The Wreck Room Wings us. Your Place Flamingos. number of occasions and had attempted sexual intercourse, and that the last assault For Gay Men • was July 30. (& Everyone)- The suspect is a hemophiliac and requires Safer sex is great sex! It can be fun, periodic blood transfusions. He uses excitingLhot, crutches and a wheelchair. horny—and completely satisfying. It is absolutely possible to con- The girl told police she knew her father tinue haVing great sex! had tested positive for antibodies to the WHO IS AT RISK OF AIDS? AIDS virus. When he continued to assault her, she finally decided to go to police to Guidelines for safer sex should be fol- protect herself, she told authorities. lowed by everyone. Anyone who is sexually active at risk of exposure to the AIDS Court documents said the father had test. virus. The only exception is the couple who known for several years of the positive has been in an A positive test does necessarily mean a exclusively monogamous not sexual relationship since 1978. To date, gay person will contract acquired immune defi- ciency syndrome. and bisexual men, IV drug users, and their sexual partners, have been most often A spokesman for the Sheriff's Depart- affected by the disease. was concern among other ment said there Because many people already carry the inmates and jailers about housing a prisoner Jail who had tested positive AIDS virus (especially in New York City and in the County other major urban areas), red-icing the for exposure to AIDS. number of different sexual partners does no: There are only two cells isolated from the guarantee safety from exposure. All it takes rest of the jail population. While those cells is one infectious partner for exposure. But are normally used for juveniles, the suspect even if one has been exposed it is :bought to was kept there, officials said. • be important to avoid repeated exposure to the virus. Risk reduction practices must always be followed in every sexual encounter. Have all the sex you want—just be sure to always Close make it safer. AIDS IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN BODY Encounter FLUIDS—YOU CANNOT GET AIDS FROM CASUAL CONTACT- (hugging, kissing, sharing bathrooms and kitchens.) Sheboygan's Only The exchange of cum and pre-cum should "Real" Gay Bar be avoided: —In oral sex ... avoid putting the head of the penis into NOW OPEN your mouth ... never allow anyone to ejacula:e into the 7 days a week with mouth Dancing, Pool, Darts use a condom for the greatest freedom in oral sexJ Terry Lee Waters —In anal sex always use a condom,,with wa:er soluble performs Live . . . lubricants such as KY. Some experts every 1st and 3rd Sunday encourage the use of spermicide jelly con- taining l`!lonoxynol-9 8pm-Midnight . withdrawing before ejaculation. even with 827 Pennsylvanla Avenue a condOm is safest, since a condom can Sheboygan, 452-2533 break ► The SSB Playoff series wrapped up Aug. 9th, with the Wreck Room Wings winning the Continued on page 17 season ti le. Page 48 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 17 •Continued from page 16

. . . under no circumstances should you ejac- 19 ulate semen into the anus: This may be the highest risk activity for AIDS. Use a C:79 1i g 6;.' condom. g-te am_ —In vaginal sex 10 Yr. ... always use a condom. If you use a lubri- cant, it should be water soluble, such as KY Anniversary . withdrawing before ejaculation, even Celebrtion with a condom, is safest, since a condom can break continues . . . —The exchange of blood should be avoided. —Fisting is dangerous! ... and carries the risk of AIDS transmission through the exchange of blood. If you do it, always use a rubber glove. —If you inject drugs, never share needles, cookers, or other drug paraphernalia. —If you are bisexual, avoid contact with menstrual flow. Use a condom. —What about saliva? . The virus has been isolated in saliva, though rarely and in very low concentration. • 9a The exchange of saliva is generally thought 35 mid not to be a risk for AIDS. TodePaad a0 it:eget/id. —What about urine and feces? Although the virus could theoretically be present in any body secretion, urine, feces, • CompOimentaN sweat and tears are not known to be modes of transmission. Oral contact with fecal Jew DiVean but/et material (rimming) should be avoided to reduce the risk of other sexually transmitted diseases. One should use a condom, finger Satiadmi cot or rubber glove if giving a rectal mas- sage. Avoid oral contact with fingers after • AC eyperee paid vaeatioo this. —Alcohol and drugs may impair your judg- 10/1 gm to tctbubs ment and may compromise your immune system. Jew alkalis —Poppers (inhalants) have been linked to gundayL.Augu0 Kaposi's sarcoma, a cancer associated with 24111. AIDS. DON'T USE POPPERS. this Friday, Ultimately, practicing safer sex is a per- Saturday sonal choice. These guidelines will help to & Sunday give you enough information to make rep- sonsible choices. i i i iii iiii Mutual masturbation, hugging, frottage , (body • rubbing), cuddling, showering A A together and massaging do not involve the _.c.LAS5 exchange of body fluids, and therefore are All+131 11--- 94EIVAG considered safe. 0,=.3 Be creative. Enjoy Safer Sex! • 1976 -1986 lOyears young! The Bal[game us. Wings game. Page 18 •August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 47 Gloria Halloway, 1st runne- up. ►Continued from page 46 The tournament which began last year in SOFTBALL Madison run by the Bette Davis League of Madiscm and will be sponsored this year S.S.B.L. by the B..E.S.T. League of Milwaukee. Championship Results - Aug. 09th The 27t1-, St. tournament will be Co-Directed by the Raiders vs M&M 13/06 league's Wreck Room-Wings vs Club 219 16/00 'Ace President Steve Steinhauer, Ball Game vs Your and the ie Place 10/09 ague'sl.G.B.O. (International Gay Wreck Room-Wings vs 27th St. Raiders 09/01 Bowling Organization) Rep, Bob Gliniecki Wreck Room-Wings vs Your Place 15/01 (subject o the approvJl of the league's Wreck Room-Wings vs Ball Game 05/00 board of directors at the league meeting on Wreck Room Wings vs Ball Game 14/03 August 2-1th). The tournament will be held at Red Carpet -South Park Lanes, at 2prn on Saturday..-'ebraury 28th, with a buffet follow- ing, and z, party at the Wreck Room after Gay Bowling Leagues that. Cosi of the tournament is set at a low $20 per person. Now Forming For Fall! The work of putting on the tournament is You can tell autumn is in the air, the fall being don by the bowlers in the league, and bowling leagues are getting ready to start up they hope to raise over $2,500 that day for again, and this year will see the additon of the Milwaukee AIDS Protect. another new 8 team handicap league on Wednesday nights at Landmark. Bowling Good Luck, Steve & Bob! • has continued to flurish not only nationwide in the Gay population, but, also here in Mil- waukee. Milwaukee is one of the founders of Congratulations! Gay bowling leagues; and initiated the first Champions national Gay bowling tournament, H.I.T., S.S.B.L. Thanksgiving. Since ROOM - WINGS which is held here over WRECK Continued on page 501 BOWLERS WANTED! Gay Men & Women The newly crowned Miss Gay Continen- tal Wisconsin, Shante', appears in both Join The Fun of Bowling Introductory gown and bathing suit. In All Gay Leagues! T here are openings for individuals and teams or Wednesday or Friday evenings beginning in September, at Landmark Lanes, convieniently located on Milwaukee's east side. For lnformation on the Wednesday league call: Ken Kurtz at 321-5593 or 278-8686

For nformation on the Friday league call: Diana McKay was one of the five con- Erica Cortland, another of the ertrants. Paul Haase 873-3495 or Jerry Frelke 645-1011 testants. Page 46 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 19

Shorts by Ken Kurtz by JOlph Navarro E u Qualified Agent Jock ii.....m.;,i••:•r•.,:,,-4:: .i,..:N.:...,..4m.,m, immamm-mmanug:,..m:mtvien.lo. ,m1:1,..m..mt,.m:m.,:;:::::.k.*, . situation fits into the overview. - 7: Does s/he not only evaluate the pro- Financial Planning? grams you have carefully, but offer your sug-. Don't You Need gestions for advanced stages of investment planning? $100,0004-?. 8: Do you feel comfortable with the planner? If not, there are more for you to .. by Ralph Navarro, choose from. Registered Representative 9: Does the planner give you room to - If you have an income of over $100,000 think and breathe? hopefully you have already been working 10: Are you presented with objective date with a Financial Planner—if not, it is never to support the ideas offered? The success of too late to begin. the firm(s) recommended, etc.? 11: Does s/he promise you at leasttnnual How much do I need extra each month to evaluation? If not, again, beware of the possi- begin working with a Financial Planner? bility that s/he wants to simply get hold of If you can commit to putting away $50 or your money for, her/his personal gain. More each month (and not need to touch it While each person may have her/his own for a long while), it is time to consult a Finan- personal philosophy of investment (very few cial Planner. are right regularly), the most important thing What do they do? Simply, a planner will is that you feel comfortable. Also, it is very help you get a wholistic view of your in- important to make sure that you follow the • 'A ... -MK sal Iry come/expenditures and help you lay out a basic guidelines of investment/protection The 27th Street Danceteria Raiders will represent Milwaukee ip NAGAAAs Gay World plan to achieve your golas for income and enhancement. Eg. A person should not take Series of Softball in New York City the week before Labor Day. Good luck Guys! eventual retirement. their last $1,000 and play the stock market if they don't have their health, life and disabil- Planners come in all varieties. They come The Wings earned the right to represent from areas as seemingly diverse as broker- ity insurance needs met. Likewise, if you Wreck Room Wings Milwaukee in the 10th annual Gay Softball have not begun at least an IRA, don't gamble age houses, life insurance companies, with your few Win SSBL Championship World Series to be held in New York the last banks, real estate firms and many other expendable dollars. week of August. However, because of the DO I NEED HEALTH, For the places. Next column: WHY second year in a row, the Wreck week long, tournament, the Wings were LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE? • Room Wings are the champions of the Sat- unable to get commitments from enough How do you tell real planners from peo- urday Softball Beer League, as they came players, and therefore Milwaukee will be ple out to sell you only a specific product? through the losers bracket to defeat the Ball represented in New York by the 27th Street 1: Do they have a CFP, CLU, ChFC after Game twice. Having lost to Your Place the Raiders, with help from several Ball Game CLASSIFIEDS previous week, their names? If they do, they have received the Wings had to win 5 players. Meanwhile, Hot Legs will represent extensive advances training. 30 words for $6.00 games in a row, but, they were equal to the Milwiukee in the 2nd Gay Women's Softball challenge. 2: Are they working on the above stated World Series in New Haven. We're sure designations and do they work with a team per issue The Wings started by shutting out Club both teams will be great representatives for of such designated persons? 219, 16-10, while the 27th Street Raiders Milwaukee. 3: If your bookkeeper, accountant or were getting by M&M 13-6. The Wings then Best wishes to Chuck and the raiders in attorney says that s/he is a planner, do they eliminated the Raiders 9-1. Meanwhile, in the New York, and Kathy and Hot Legs in New have a CFP, ChFP, etc.? Many people LET battle of undefeated teams, the Ball Game Haven. • believe that their accountants or attorneys was leading Your Place 7.6 after 6 innings; know what they are doing in these areas— 'IN STEP' CLASSIES the Y.P. rallied for 3 runs to take the lead, most DO NOT! WORK FOR YOU.... only to have the Ball Game come back with 3 B.E.S. T. Bowling League 4: Does the person spend the first meeting runs in the bottom of the 7th to take the collecting broad based personal and finan- •Find a roommate game 10-9. Y.P. could not rebound from the Announces Plans for cial information from you? Does s/he mea- • Obtain a service tough defeat, and the Wings avenged their MIL-M sure your risk propensity? •- earlier loss to route the Y.P. 15-1. Using tight -AIDS '86 5: If s/he tries to sell you the "right invest- Meet Your Match defense and strong pitching, the Wings This year it's Milwaukee's turn to host the ment" in the first meeting, CAVEAT EMP- defeated the Ball Game 5.0, forcing a final MIL-M-AIDS 9" Pin No-Tap Tournament TOR! S/he wants only your money! for only $6.00! game. The Wings scored 5 runs in the first (MIL-M-AIDS stands for Milwaukee and 6: In the second meeting, does s/he care- inning, and went on to an easy 14-3 win, and Madison against AIDS.) fully explain how Financial Planning works claimed the championship with the victory. Continued on page 47 ♦ and then helps you see how your present Page 20 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InSrep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 45 Maya Douglas, the 85/86 Miss Gay Con- OContinued from page 44 Erica Stevens placed 2nd Runner-up. ri'ienral U.S.A. immune deficiency syndrome during 1991, most of th 2M people who are infected now but do no: know it. By comparison, auto accidents killed 45,7000 people in 1985, according. :o :he National Safety Council. The hez Ith agency also predicted that 145,000 people will be sick with AIDS in 1991 and that t-eating them will cost S8 to $16 billion dun lg the year. "The nu tubers . . . are staggering," said Donald Ian Macdonald, a physician who heads the agency. "This is a major problem, probably bigger than the Public Health Ser- vice . . These numbers make it very clear that our work must be intensified." Tuesday, Sept. 2nd New Gay And Lesbian They're Program In Pacific Back! Northwest Seattle_IN.Y. Native) — The Ainerican Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a reNDIkIS Quacker p?.ace and justice organization, has CVO? OS announces- a new regional gay and lesbian k°C program: Of The program, 'possible the first of its kind "Come and Get in the country, will begin in September 1986, in the Pacif c Northwest. A national search is Down with the Boys" now under xay to select staff for the Seattle and Portland offices. S4 in advance, The AFSC designed the program to con- S6 atFrtidhaeysdoor tribute to the empowerment of the gay and lesbian community by supporting its efforts and priorit es, addressing pertinent issues, and working to overcome injustice in the 95e Bar Rail, Can Pacific Noi thwest. A program goal is to establish and facili- Beer, Wine & Shots tate a network of concerned and informed Saturdays people and organizations in the religious community , which can respond to. needs Si. Night articulated by gay and lesbian communities and challer ge conservative religious opposi- (Same as above, except a nickel more) tion to gay and lesbian rights. • Sat., and Sun. Afternoons BEER BUST S2 Free Hot Dogs CONDOMS Mondays DONT LEAVE HOME FREBUFFETE WITHOUT ONE! 5-8pm Ginger bought the rights to hold the third Guest spot by "Pee Wee Herman" and annual Miss Gay Continental Wisconsin "Dr. Ruth". Page 44 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 21 iContinued from page 43 in ' was held in New York City to begin b Kevin Michael planning for a march, Floyd said. Along with The Arts openly gay Minneapolis City Council dream and the joy and sorrows that abounds member Brian Coyle, Floyd attended the Scores A . Spotlight for them in the process. Hughes was right. New York meeting. "I don't dispute the need RE• Again With Dreamgirls' As Michael Bennett's show notes explain, for a March, but I was disappointed by the "Dreamgirls' is not just about the singing and - group's failure to understand the necessity definitely spoiled The Spotlight Series has the dancing and the performing. The play is Tax Free Growth, of broad consultation prior to the decision." Milwaukee theatre audiences this summer He noted that fewer than a third of those at First, they also about the behind-the scenes reality of with two stellar productions. the entertainment industry." This some- the July meeting were from outside the brought us 'La Cage' and now a spectacular greater New York area. times seamy side of the business is not so Net 2% Loans, production of Dreamgirls! glamorous and mixes not to well with Floyd said that the "Forward in Unity" If I could give Tony Awards for Best Per- dreams and the DREAMS. conference might well provide a broad base formance in Milwaukee, I'd give the one for of support for the national march, "but even portrayal Larry Stewart is truly capable as the man- Best Actor to Keene Curtis for his who gets what's coming to him. Her- Tax Free Income, more importantly, it will be a start at plan- the Best Actress ager of Albin in 'La Cage', and bert L: Rawlings, Jr. as James Thunder ning for the long term follow up that will be Award to the brilliant Sharon Brown, for her nessary to consolidate whatever gains may Dreamgirls.' Her Early is also quite good. His singing and performance as Effie, in dancing are certainly up to the challenge of result from the March on Washington." • popular "And I Am Life Income, renditions of the ever recreating a 60's singing soul marvel. Coyle underlined the importance of both Telling You I'm Not Going" and "I Am the march and the conference. "The AIDS Changing" were marvelous! She superbly All the DREAMS cast are good. Deena -leveled crisis and the recent Supreme Court deci- brought down the house on more than one who replaces Effie was aptly played by Alisa Multi sion confront us with a real challenge. It's of occasion. Bravo to you, Sharon! Gyse. She is beautiful and talented and han- vital importance not only to plan action at about dreams. As Langsdon dles the conflict in her. role extremely Investments The show is convincingly. our legislatures and in Washington, D.C., Hughes so eloquently said, "When dreams but also to develop a variety of tactics and die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot My only criticism of the shoW dealt with new leadership to reinvigorate our fly." So too is the message of this show. sound. From where I was seated, many of movement." Dreamgirls and others, as they seek their Continued on page 22 • Important Emma Hixson added, "We hope that this conference will be as broadly reflective of the lesbian and gay communities as it can be. We are committed to full participation by Spirits • Food to You? ? women and by people of color, and we are Music • Dancing • Games working to keep costs at a level that will not be a barrier." Complete details of the event will be avail- Yannies able by Labor Day, organizers said. Those THEY wishing to receive information as soon as it becomes available should send their names arid address to Morrise Floyd or Emma Hixson, P.O. Box 300171, Minneapolis, MN LABOR DAY SHOULD 55403-3171. • MONDAY - BE AIDS May Surpass Traffic Toll CORN ROAST Washington. D.C. {Miles. Sentinel) — More people will die of AIDS five years from 2pm - CONTACT: now than were killed in traffic accidents last RALPH F. -NAVARRO year, the Public Health Service predicted, in calling for a national commission to guide FREE Beer "For the Best Seats in Town." NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATIONS America's 276-2000 445-5552 response to the deadly illness. 200 E. Washington The agency projeCted that 54,000 victims Dunk Tank Milwaukee, WI 53204 MEMBER: CCBA/NABC/NALU will die as a result of AIDS, or acquired _(414) 643-9633 Continued on page 45 * Page 22 'a August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 43 21 IContInued from page and Ronnettee) who created much of the the lines seemed to be garbled. However as 50's style sound were most entertaining. much of the show is written in almost an operatic fashion, perhaps the singers could Dale Morgan portrayed the AC-DC Dent- ist but have enunciated better. didn't reach the dimensions created • ball by his girlfriend in getting beyond his typed gae • •••••...•••••• OOOOOSt, - ••196 S. 2nd Milw. ••_•273-7474,. • The costumes of Theoni V. Alredge who character. He gave us the characterization also designed la Cage' are beautiful. Com- we expected and wasn': able to bring more • • bined with the functional set pieces and the to the role. He played many roles, including • M on. thru Fri. TUESDAYS • four revolving light columns, a truly worka- one in drag, and they afforded him ample BUCK NIGHT, 9-close ble environment was created for this story to opportunity to have fun. Hc wever, quantity COCKTAIL HOUR • develop. does not necessarily bring quality. • $1 Rail, $1.50 Call, 50c Tappers • • 3pm - 8pm • The able direction of Michael Bennet and Lastly, with such summer fun offered, I WEDNESDAYS the co-choreography of Michael Peters can't think why the Melody Top production • • blended with a cast of most competent per- staff would have removed this show from • 504 Tap Beer from 8pm formers creat ing the perfect complement for their line-up. The film musical won't be • SAT. & SUN. • theatre magic. • released until Christmas E nd it sold and worked for a wide audience appeal the night • 11-am - 6 pm, Hot Dogs we enjoyed it. It should have remained for • `Little Shop of Horrors Mi waukee presentation. It would have • $1.25 for Screwdrivers, • brought this wider appeal, much needed at • 2 for 1 Drinks On a recent Chicago getaway and on the the Top, to it. So, see it in Ch cago. It's Bloody Mary's & • recommendation of friends, I had the oppor- de ightful! • • Euery Friday, Prize • catch an extremely interesting pro, Greyhounds tunity to Drawings held 7 - • duction of 'Little Shop of Horrors' at the 8 pm. Exceptionally Good Pizzas • Candlelight Dinner Playhouse. Special Prize Drawings O Pitchers.of Beer $3, Anytime! • Candlelight's producer, William Pullinski, tl-e last Friday of the month. orignated the dinner playhouse concept Open 11am Daily • with the first dinner theatre in the country in GRAFFITI-I • • • • • • • • • IP • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • Washington twenty-five years ago. The Chi- Continued from page 42 cago site opened in 1961. MESSAGES and Recognizing and Addressing Internal. Having had to consume less than wonder- ized Homophobia in Our Organizations, ful -neals at such establishments, I went ARE Leadership for a New Age, and Can Acti- JO 'DE E 'Si there with my lover, somewhat hesitatingly. vists also be Friends and Lovers? EST. 1973 Surprisingly, we were served quite a decent FREE! Co-coordinator Emma Hixson described Labor Day Monday meal and shared a table for four with a • Keep 'em short charming straight couple. the event is "an important resource for both COOKOUT • Don't use full' names emerging and experienced leadership." She The show itself was just good fin! It is said, "Wil hout discounting the importance Open at 5 pm loosely based on a 1960 Roger Corman hor- ■ Humorous, not tacky of actions and ideas originating on the East ror flick about a man-eating plant. (Yes, or West Coasts, most of the gay men and LABOR DAY WEEKEND . that's right) The plant named Audrey II (or lesbians in this country live somewhere should I say all four of the plants) were between lhe coasts. We think this confer- Fri., Sat., & Sun. designed by Martin P. Robinson and the two ence offers us a particular opportunityto be Buy a Drink, actors who manipulated and gave it a voice heard, to share ideas with-one another, to persona, were a wonderful team who Anthology On interact with national leaders, and to partici- Get a ticket, blended most convincingly. pate in si rengthening our movement. We Win a Prize! Lesbian Coupling see this meeting as a catalytic event in the The lead male, Seymour, was played by (Wine, Booze, T-Shirts Bill Walters, the understudy for the role, in Pam White and Lynn Scott, Editors of a development of our movement." an adequate fashion. forthcoming book of essays on lesbian cou- Hours: "When we began meeting in May," com- Mon. - Sat. 7pm to close Audrey, for whom the plant is named, was ples relationships, urged those who intend mented co-coordinator Morris Floyd, we them a note Sunday open at 5pm. a typical dumb blonde of the period. She was to contribute an essay to drop viewed this event as a time when we could very well by Hollis Resnik. Her rendi- describing what stage the essay is in, when come together to build an agenda and, in the played them, and tion of the period song, "Something That's you expect to get a copy of it to context of that agenda, decide whether what the subject matter is. They need this another March on Washington would serve Green" was performed so as to give the 2139 Racine St. character dimension beyond that information in August so they can begin the our movement well at this time." an added publisher. type she was portraying. editing process and settle on a of the Millers Falls, Ma In mid-July, however, an "initiating meet- Racine - 634-9804 Send notes to: Box 56, ► (South Hwy. 32 The trio of Black girls (Chiffon, Crystal 01349. • Continued on page 44 Page 42 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep ►Continued from page 40 The study found 20 percent of gay men surveyed had brothers who were "predomi- End your Holiday nantly or exclusively homosexual," com- pared to four percent of heterosexual men, GAY STREET Weekend with the said Richard C. Pillard, professor of psychia- try at Boston University School of Medicine. "We conclude that being a gay male is a STATION CHIPPEN- familia trait. It isn't just randomly distrib- uted," said -Pillard, who published the study with co-aLithor James C. Weinrich in the 1637 W. Pierce Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7pm-2am DALES Archives of,General Psychiatry. (1 Block North of National) Sat. - 11am to 3:30am 383-5755 at the Discussing the strong familia component Sun. - Noon to 2am to homosexuality, the study said a genetic influence could possibly reinfOrce environ- Non NAPALESE mentally influenced behavior. Specializing in Exotic & -Alcoholic Drinks Arid while the study cannot determine We whether homosexuality is a genetic trait, Pil- Serve Sandwiches on Saturdays & Sundays LOUNGE lard noted "the possibility is still open." • in Green Bay 5 HOT GUYS Gay and Lesbian SUNDAY, August 24 September 14 STRUT THEIR Leaders Call For Noon to 6pm THE STATION STUFF 'TILL National Grassroots .500 Tap Beers VS. YOU Planning Conference .500 Schnapps BLEU PROD. SWEAT! Minneapolis — Lesbian and gay leaders in Minneapolis-Saint Paul have called for a SOFTBALL national conference of grassroots lesbian SHOWT1ME 9:30pm and gay leadership "to organize and develop GAME leadership at the grassroots level for dra- SUNDAY, August 31 to raise money for M.A.P. LABOR matic and sustained actions in months and 1pm, Mitchell. Park DAY, years ahead." The conference is planned to Noon to 6pm Donations Requested Sept. 1st "enable joint action in areas where there is broad agreement as to priority and strategy Margarita through an identified and empowered leat1- $4 Advance ership network." Pitcher Day The Conference, entitled, "Forward in September 21 $6 At the Door Unity: Charting the Course," will be held October 24-26 in the Twin Cities. Organiz- Live Guitar Music ers said the conference agenda would September 1st Drawing for a $25 include recognized national leaders as key- with DIANE noters and as "inspirational speakers" at a LABOR DAY 3pm Bar Tab closing celebration brunch. The conference plan also calls for a "unique process" of alter- Open at Noon nating small group and plenary discussion to determine shared priorities for action. Participants will also be able to choose NAPALESE from among about a dozen workshops OCTOBER emphasizing personal, political and prag- September 6 matic concerns of lesbian and gay leaders. MYSTERY TRIP LOUNGE Announced workshop topics include: Build- GOLF OUTING 515 S. Broadway. Green Ba ing Coalitions, Internal and Spiritual Resour- (Deadline to Sign Up 8/28) 432-9646 ces for the Struggle, The Right to Privacy, $12. Includes Green Fee, Building the Community Response to AIDS, Prizes, Good Food. Continued on page 43 ► Beer and Soda (until 9 pm) Page 24 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep CL UB TWO NINETEEN Steen' Out b Ron Geiman, presents new this year & really helped round out the A quick look back at what's been happen- evening of festivity. ing throughout the state since the last epi- sode in this continuing saga. That same day Steve & The Lavender Hill Gang had their annual private fundraising GAMMA (Gay Athletes Metro Mil- garden party on Booth Street . . It keeps waukee Area), did their annual popular getting bigger every year. Lake Michigan cruise August 1st. The Iro- quois does lots of private parties & cruises I went & saw "Dreamgirls" that day. throughout the year—but I'm sure this is Wonderful show if you missed it. I still liked one of their most "colorful". "La Cage Aux Folles" better, though. Gay Street Station was all decked out Wasn't that 6-3/4" rainfall Milwaukee had Tuesdays for their grand opening gala the same night. Wednesday, Aug. 6th just to much? For The bar is delightful & as far as I can tell— those of you who live North or West of the murals are all complete now. They offer Milwaukee—you lucked out. You've heard The 21.9 a very wide selection of non-alcoholic bever- the expression, "It rained like cats & dogs?" Girls ages, so there is something for everyone. Well—that ain't nothing! Showtime 10:30 The "Dames At Sea" show went on tour I sat in my office, wanting to go pick up the to Rod's patio. This Wreck Room produc- paper at our Chicago printer —& kept wait- tion complete with costumes & sets was a ing & waiting & waiting for the down pour to good showcase of Milwaukee's talent. stop. I did a quick afternoon survey & found out that most of the bars south of Wisconsin Ginger's Miss Gay Continental Wis- Avenue had some type of flooding that day. consin contest, held at Club 219 was one of Walkers Point Cafe had to close down for the best pageants I've ever been to. Con- the day when water flooded their hot water grats to Shante' who won! Shante' was last heater & threatened to get into their electri- years Miss Gay Continental Illinois, & was cal box. Well, the rain finally stopped & Joe sponsored by Cesar Vera, Giovanni Design, & I went to pick up the paper but it was to Thursdays Little Joey & Rodney from Madison. (In case late to distribute by the time we got back. you're wondering—anyone within 100 miles of Milwaukee was eligible to enter). 1st That brings us up through our deadline of runner up was Qloria Halloway (we know August 14th, Now let's look ahead. BEER & WINE her better as Gloria P. Hole) & 2nd runner- Close Encounters in Sheboygan still has up was Milwaukee's popular Erica Stevens. Terry Lee Waters performing live every 1st BUST $3,00 Having the contest at 219 instead of the & 3rd Sunday from 8pm until midnight. Stop P.A.C. or a hotel had both advantages & in & hear this man. disadvantages. Advantages? 219 is set up for shows—the sound, stage & lights are Gay Street Station has different spe- already there. The only disadvantage was cials every Sunday, frofn noon till 6. Check lack- of more space for table seating. their ad this issue for details on that & Chuck's waterfall set was a real knock out. upcoming events throughout the end of Entertainment by the reigning Miss _Gay September. Cont. U.S.A.—Maya Douglas & Chicago's Mr. Vantastic moving company is offer- Chili Pepper rounded out the evening. ing a special discount to all students with a Baby Jane Hudson decided "Oh what the valid college ID, who need to move. The hell--let's do a show" & took it on the road discount is good through Sept. 5th. to Club 94. She took along Mandi, Bouji, Rod's Labor Day Weekend festivities Kelly, Peter, & Jame's Bad Boys. Oh what brings "Bonnie Bitch & her Girl Friends" to the hell—Kenosha loved it. the Patio Stage on-Sunday at 9 for a free August 10, the Wreck Room celebrated show. Check out their ad for details on their 14th Anniversary with a cookout/block weekend specials. party on Menomonee Street behind the bar. Grand Ave Pub owner Henry celebrates As usual, the food was all great, and the his birthday Aug. 31st with free tap beer crowd had a wonderful time. Thank God for from 8-midnight a buffet at 10pm. the weather. The live band added something • Continued on page 26 P Page 40 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep (because) it has to do with the Catholic Men Arrested Church." For Sodomy Following arraignment, one of -the men, unable to come up with $50 bail, Boston (Windy City Times) — Two was held in U.S. Supreme Court upheld jail until the July 21 court date. The other weeks after the man was legality of state sodomy taws, two men released under personal recogniz- the ance after paying-$500 bail. The were arrested here for "sodomy and rationale for charges, although later the discrepancy in bail amounts levied is buggery." The felony unclear. " reduced to charges of "unnatural and lasciv- ious acts," could have resulted in maximum Both men waived their right to a trial by prison sentences of 20 years. Unnatural and jury and were found guilty by Judge Charles LABOR DAY WEEKEND lascivious behavior, also a felony, can result Johnson in Boston Municipal Court. They in a maximum prison sentence of five years were placed on probation until October 22. and a $1000 fine. • According to police reports, the two men were spotted July 10, "committing theact of Survey Of Lesbians sodomy," by Monsignor Vincent Mackay at Saint Cecilia's Church. The lawyer for one And Gay Men With of the defendants, Kevin Delehanty, said the Disabilites AN EVENING WITH men were engaging in anal intercourse in the church courtyard near the vicinity of a Within the lesbian and gay community, as BONNIE BITCH statue of the "Madonna." Mackay called the well as within communities of people with police, who apprehended the two men and disabilities, the special perspectives of gay • and charged them with "sodomy and buggery." men and lesbians with disabilites have often been Robert Baird said he overlooked. The Governor's Council HER Arresting officer on Lesbian and Gay the case because Issues and a lesbian could not comment on disability rights activist have *FRIENDS great in terms of the recent developed a "the timing's not survey in an attempt to identify federal court (sodomy) decision and the con- cerns, living conditions, lifestyles, and issues August 31st, of importance to lesbians and gay men with Sunday, disabilities. On the Patio, No Cover This is your opportunity to speak out 9pm about your life as a lesbian or a gay man with a disability. There is no need for your name to appear anywhere on this survey. It is hoped that this survey will eventually serve to link Wisconsin's disabled lesbians $1. Shot Specials Friday & Saturday Simply the best and gay men in a supportive, informational video store network, and that this link will improve awareness and enjoyment of life for a very Monday around. significant part of our state's gay and lesbian Sunday & population. Special Beer Bust From Classics to New To obtain a copy of the survey, write: GD&L Survey, Gov's Council on Gay & Bring your own Mug and All you can drink for $2 Releases & Everything Lesbian Issues, P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI in-between 53707. • (2pm-8pm) (including All Male Adult). Over 8,000 Tapes in Stock. Brothers of Gay Men More Likely To Be Gay Buffet Sunday Afternoon Bring In Ad for Boston (UPI, N.Y. Times) — Gay men Free Weiners on Monday Si. OFF RENTAL are five times more likely than heterosexuals to have a gay brother, suggesting male 272-0805 - homosexuality runs in families, researchers 2239 N. Prospect (Prospect Mall) said recently. 636 W. Washington Avenue, Madison (608) 255-0609 Continued on page 42 ► Page 26 • August 21 - September--3, 1986 • InStep 3 9 *Continued from page 24 expense paid trip for two to New Orleans. 618 North 27th St., Milwaukee,' 931-.9144 The Chippendales dancers are back, this The time at the Napalese Lounge in Green 27th St. Danceteria has been pack- Bay. These 5 hot men will strut their stuff ing them in Wednesdays for "Star Search" Monday and Tuesday where Male vocalists, until you sweat. See them Labor Day, 9:30 Female vocalists, Duos and Hairstyles of the 80's compete for Closed pm. Tickets are 84-advance & you'll get a prizes. On tab. They appear Thursdays its "Taste of Holly- chance to win a $25 bar wood" when you sing your favorite song live Tuesday night at Appleton's 1101 West, over taped music. Its also the only gay bar in tickets $4 in advance. Milwaukee that plays "house" music. Loose Ends in Milwaukee is having their Fannie's has their Labor Day Corn Roast 1st Annual Corn Roast & Raffle Aug. 24th from 2pm-on, with free beer starting at will be live music, & $5 2, from 3-8pm. There lots of corn, and of course the infamous tickets include, food, tap beer & a raffle Dunk Tank. chance to Win a telephone answering machine & a new phone. Milwaukee's Labor Day Weekend wraps up when MAP Fest hits Hey Green looking 2nd Street on Bay—You can be Labor Day Monday. Its a day full . of great if you make an appointment for a hair- activities—so check out the article imme- cut, body wave or a perm at The Barbers in diately following this column, and their cen- the Port Plaza Mall. Welcome! to this new terfold ad for complete details. • -40 advertiser! To all you potential Mr. & Miss Gay Wis- consin's & to the bar's who have yet to hold Laboi- Day Benefit your Mr. & Miss contests, this issue con- Picnic tains I he only entry form for the annual Mr. In Wausau & Miss Gay Wisconsin Pageant. Con- On Labor Day, The Campin Wausau are testants are limited to 15 in each category, sponsors of its 4th Annual Benefit Picnic for 'Wednesday so enter now! AIDS, thiS year money going to Center Pro- La Cage's Sunday Madness wraps up on ject Inc. of Green Bay. "STAR SEARCH" Sunday, August 31st when they give away There will be Brats, BBQ, Volleyball and Hosted by Zack the last Motor Scooter at tam. At 11pm that door prizes—all for a $5 donation. Last year night they are sponsoring the first "Mr. Safe the picnic raised nearly $300 after expenses. $1. Bottle Beer Sex" Contest & Show. Men will compete in Come rain or shine—Contact Camp for $1.25 Rail Drinks a swimsuit and will have to describe "erotic" location, and further information. This is the Competition for Vocalists & Style safe sex. Contestants sign up by August 2nd year in a row CPI was chosen to receive 30th. the profits. • Prizes. Don't forget C'est La Vie list of DJ after competition specials—see the ad in this issue, and stop in for 50C doubles on Friday nights. M.A.P. FEST Thursday Back East in Madison celebrates it's 2nd What a Way to End "TASTE OF HOLLYWOOD" Anniversary on Labor Day. Things kick off Hosted by Rufus with a buffet at 6. free beer from 6 to 9and the Summer free champagne. Live music with "Ladies, M.A.P. Fest '86, the first annual Labor Come sing your favorite song live over taped music • Night Out" starts at 9pm. Owner Cheri cele- Day Fundraiser, will round out Milwaukee's DJ Afterwords brates her birthday on September 4th with Summer of activities on Monday, Sep- free beer from 7 to 9 and shot specials all tember 1 from Noon until 10pm. MAP Fest Friday and Saturday night. will occupy 1 city square block—with South Attention Women—Alternative Concert 2nd Street blocked off from National Come dance to Milwaukee's Groups proudly presents feminist song- Avenue on the north, to Walker Street on stress Holly Near live in concert Sunday, the South. it wilt also occupy the Y.P. park. HOTTEST "HOUSE" MUSIC with DJ KIM September 7th at U.W.M.'s Union Wiscon- ing lots. The four gay bars immediately front- Sunday sin Room See the ad in this issue. ing the site: Your Place, Hot Legs, the Mint II and La Cage, are all co-sponsoring Don't forget M+M 10th Anniversary cele- the day for the benefit of the Milwaukee Drinks Special - $1. Bottle Beer bration "All This Jazz" continues through AIDS Project (MAP). MAP will also adminis- this Sunday. Check out the calendar listings, ter the project and monies raised. $1.25 Rail Drinks stop in and enjoy some Jazz/Dixieland music, and on Sunday you may win the all- Continued on page 28 InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 27 Page 38 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep Back East (Madison) - 2nd Anniversary IN STEP'S M.A.P.FEST GUIDE Celebration, Buffet at 6pm, free beer from Calencl MMEMM:= 6-9pm, free champagne, and Live band Clip & Save "Ladies Night Out" at 9pm. ►Continued from page 29 Camp (Wausau) - 4th Annual Benefit Pic- NUIONAL AVE. Monday, September 1 nic for Center Project Inc., $5 for food, beer etc., Call Bar for location and additional info. LABOR DAY Napalese Lounge (Green Bay) - Chippen- MAP Fest - 2nd Street between National dale Dancers at 9:30pm, tickets are $4 in and Walker, plus Y.P.'s parking lots, Noon advance or $6 at the door, also drawing for to IOpm, Benefit For Map, Food, Contests, $25 Bar Tab. Games, Chance to win a Motor Scooter, 3 bars' dance floors. Sponsored by Hot Legs, Rods (Madison) - Labor Day Beer Bust, $2 m LaCage, Mint II and Your Place. See infor- all you can drink, bring your own mug, free mation elsewhere in this issue. weiners. Fannies - Corn Roast starts at 2, free beer JoDees (Racine) - Open at 5pm, Labor Day Cookout. from 2 to ?, Dunk Tank. mos nummosim Hot Legs - "Casino Gambling" all day as Tuesday, September 2 man 10111111••••••• part of MAP Fest. MINE•M111111111.1 1101 West (Appleton) - Presents the 1•111111110•1 La Cage - "Battle of the DJ's" starts at 5, as return of the Chippendale Dancers, Tickets -4 part of MAP Fest. are $4 in advance or $6 at the door. -41 Gay Street Station - Opens at noon. • .*. • .*. ." —4 Thursday, September .4 ••••••••• ••••.•••• Back East (Madison) - Cheri's Birthday • 6 • • • Party, Free Beer from 7-9pm, and shot spe- • • • cials all night long. • Dance Ste by Kim Zweibohmer 1. Venus Bananarama 2. Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent Gwen Guthrie 3. Vicious Rumours Timex Social Club 4. Love Can't Turn Around Farley "Jackmaster" Funk 5. Dum Dum (Part 2) Fresh 6. PaPa Don't Preach Madonna 7. Can't Give Her Up Skipworth and Turner 8. We Don't . . . Clothes Off Jermaine Stewart 9. Nasty (Long Cool Summer Mix) Janet Jackson 10. Anotherloverholenyohead (REMIX) Prince/Revolution 11. Point Of No Return Nu Shooz 12. Artificial Heart Cherelle 13. Jack Your Body Steve "Silk" Hurley 14. Shadows Of Your Love . J.M. Silk X ENTRANCE SEATING 15. Two Of Hearts Stacey ,Q •Ml• 5 HOT Picks NNE FOOD • HEADQUARTERS 1. Sample That Bang Orchestra BEER STANDS TICKET SALES 2. You and Me Simphonia 3. Love In The Shadows E.G. Daily r1WINE COOLERS ** PORTA POTTIES 4. Count Your Blessings Ashford and Simpson BOOTHS, GAMES 5. When I Think Of You (REMIX) Janet Jackson Page 28 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep 37 'Continued from page 26 enough protected areas for anticipated All four of the bars will donate, at a min- crowds. If it gets too hot, don't forget all four imum, 20"; of their register totals to MAP of the bars will be open for your air condi- from that days business. All participating tioned relaxation. organizations, individuals and businesses, The Fest will have all-volunteer workers. who are sponsoring booths or games must Also, Miller Brands made a cash contribu- also donate a minimum of 20% of their sales tion to MAP in association with MAP Fest. to MAP. MAP itself will run the main food • concession and will pocket all their profits from that tent. Besides the MAP Food 'concession (sel- ling Burgers. Brats & Sausages), there will also be stands selling Ribs, Roast Corn, Galen Tacos, Cheesecake, Pizza, Nachos, & Watermelon (What—no quiche?) Thursday, August 21 MAP Representative Peter Gebhardt Gay/Lesbian Community Forum contacted most gay and lesbian organiza- AIDS - 7pm. Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Rap- tions and businesses to request participa- kin Auditorium, 950 N. 12th St. (See Health non. As of press time. Milwaukee Area section of last issue for more info., Gay Fathers, Black and White. Men Together. Midwest Women's Music, M&M Club - 10th Anniversary Week, dou- Old Maters Galleries, Fest City Singers, ble bubble from 4-midnight, special hors Grand Avenue Pub, Mr. Ss Cheesecake d'oeuvres table. : House, Cream City Business Associa- 0 1 4 tion, Walkers Point Cafe, Nel's Popcorn Friday, August 22 Truck, and several SSBL Softball teams M&M ChM - 10th Anniversary, Live enter- 1460 have all agreed to participate. tainment with Jazz and Dixieland sound. 161" , Besides the Food, Beer and Wine Coolers rir Saturday, August 23 i . will he available, plus Games (Dunk the Sirl ef VI ' ill , 40 i -fg Drag Queen. High Heel Races, Celebrity Pie M&M Club - Live Jazz and Dixieland YS 613 pa Auction and a Jail). Hot wy L1--riC Legs bar will offer a music, complimentary New Orleans Buffet AV S 1110 chance to do "Casino Gambling" inside on the patio. _ A _14,4411 yS throughout the day. Information booths bv-irs ji A IfS13° sponsored by community groups will be Sunday, August 24 11A14016P available- And at La Cage from 5pm-on. a Gay Street Station - Specials from Noon rojg "Battle of the D.J 's" where some of Wiscon- ti4; ° 05:I to 6, 50¢ tap beer, 50¢ schnapps. 1.NO sin's hottest D.J.'s will "beat those boxes". rt Ilik it0 Ael ‘\-0 A e \ 1 Win a Motor Scooter! The Scooter Give Loose Ends - Corn Roast and Raffle from g - and viCr. CNO Away offers you a chance to win by guessing 3-8pm. $5 tickets include food, tap beer the number of -rubbers" in alarge jar. For $1 a raffle ticket. \c‘2A\:cseec,,est°W a chance, you can guess how many there M&M Club - 10th Anniversary celebration \ are, and the person closest s - who comes wins wrap up, Live jazz and dixieland music. scio °)%'‘ the Scooter. La Cage generously donated drawing for top prize of ail-expense-paid trip (144 -‘ C,10 eelr the Scooter for the Contest. for two to New Orleans. e ' 1: weitut 1 t 'roc' 5 "The city has given us no problems what- Camp (Wausau) - Amateur Drag Show. e\c\ so-ever in getting all the permits for this", Continued on page 291 63- 61' said George Prentice of La Cage, who spear. Cke\kt-N- I °It headed the idea of MAP Fest He continued • • • • • • • • • • • • tio• D1 "Aldersperson MaryAnne McNulty has been very cooperative, and has given us her full support. There was not one hitch or IN STEP Magazine bottleneck created at all by the city." The street and lots (See accompaning Your Guide to The Pivot Club Graphic) will be decked with huge tents. Gay Wisconsin 2/3rd's Mile West of Hwy. 41 on "BB" seating areas, and hopefully the hot Sun. 4815 W. Prospect, Appleton 730-0440 However if it does rain, the tents as well as the bars themselves will provide more than • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 Page 36 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 * InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 29 *Continued from page 28 Continued from page 34 1 as I have my new phone, so give me a ring and let me know your number. If I do not call Friday, August 29 you, please do not hesitate to fail to get in LABOR DAY WEEKEND touch with me too. I always tell my friends CEST , JoDees (Racine) - Opens at 7, Buy a drink whenever neither of us calls. Should you and get a ticket to.win a prize. have any trouble reaching me, please con- tact me at once and I will call you back Saturday, August 30 immediately. LA VIE WEEKEND 1/11If you are not able to reach me, don't LABOR DAY 231 South 2nd St bother calling because I will probably be.try- Rods (Madison) - $1 shot specials_ ing to get ahold of you, and if I do get ahold of OPEN NOON DAILY you please let me know. JoDees (Racine) - Open at 7, Buy a drink forget On the other hand, in case I don't try to and get a ticket to win a prize. Don't reach you, you can, of course, expect to SEAFOOD FRIDAYS! hear from me right away. Sunday, August 31 Well, evening is rolling around, and I really LABOR DAY WEEKEND Sunday thru 5:30 to lOpm must say hello. I hope you receive this before you mail your letter. Grand Avenue Pub - Henry's birthday Thurs., 9pm Let's Celebrate party, Free tap beer 8-midnight, Buffet at Sincerely, 10pm. $2 BEER BUST HENRY'S. Seymour Butts Madison, WI Gay Street Station - Noon to 6pm, Pitchers of Margaritas on special. BIRTHDAY P.S. Please stay in touch, and I will do the same. La Cage "Sunday Madness" Plus! Last drawing for the Motor Scooter at 2am. "Mr. Sunday, Aug. 31st Dear W.W. — Safe Sex" contest & show I 1pm. Guest MC, Free Tap Beer, While one hardly expects any signs of Stars and Dancers, Contestants appear in a intelligence whatever from the rock 'n' roll swimsuit and relate an erotic description of 8 -Midnight "art" form, I must nevertheless speak up: safe sex. Thursdays, 9pm Buffet at lOpm The correct construction would be Rods (Madison) - "Bonnie Bitch and her NIGHT "Who's zooming whom." Girlfriends" on the patio 9pm, no cover. PIZZA You're welcome. Buffet in the afternoon, Beer bust $2 from 2 Q. Tass to 8, Bring your Own mug. Kenosha, WI JoDees (Racine) - Open at 5, Buy a drink GRAND Dear W.W. — and get+ a ticket to win a prize. If all the world's a stage, and all the people Continued on page 38 ► AVENUE are the players, then all the miscarried and aborted babies are just players who screwed Fridays, 9pm 1 ANNEX up their auditions. Anita Hahnjob PARTY NIGHT! Student of Philosophy IN STEP UW-M 500 Doubles 746 N. 7th St. • CLASSIFIEDS Thanks . . 30 words for $6.00 for Helping Us LET per issue Celebrate our 'IN STEP' CLASSIES FOR YOU.... GRAFFITTI If your favorite bar Grand Opening WORK •Find a roommate isn't Jumpin' . . Hope To See You MESSAGES • Obtain a service ARE Try Us, Again . . . • Meet Your Match WE ALWAYS ARE! Soon! 30 words for $6.00 FREE! per issue Page 30 • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 35 The Wreck Rooms 14th Annitsprcnru rplphratinn

Yellow baloons and .flying banners added a festive air. The band added a musical note to the day. September 3, 1986 • InStep InStep • August 21 - September 3, 1986 • Page 31 Page 34 • August 21 - Hey Steffie—need a job? You suoolv the camera. The BBQ Buffet that "made the Wreck Room famous". b W.W. Wells Ill

had found my love. His name was Joshua. Letters He shyly climbed into my cab and said, • Dear W.W. — "Brother. I shan't use machines except in At last my fantasy has come true. dire need. Will thou take me to Pennsylva- Driving across this great land in my Peter- nia, home of my family? What a hunk! Even my hair was stiff. hilt, I've encountered just about every sex- ual escapade a young stud trucker could That trip changed me forever. I gave up possibly imagine. As a trucker will tell you, my truck for a double team and hitch. Every there is no shortage of hot young studs morning I eat Quaker Oats. I now realize the hitchhiking across the country, ready to purity of love and the transience of sex- blow the carbon off your plugs. But these Bud "Big Boy" Spuge endless encounters become pale and St iphdik, PA tedious in the extreme. I was pulling my eighteen-wheel gas Dear W.W. — tanker out of Atlanta, having just dropped Life is an unending river that flows from off seventeen-year-old blond, identical tri- the snowcaped mountains to the fishy seas. plets who had jumped my pump for fifteen never pausing on its journey, not even for a hours straight, and I was in a funk. How Dr. Pepper or a bag of tasty Fritos. This barren and desolate my very soul felt! As I thing we call Life is a long, lonesome highway was crossing the median to squish a VW along which the weary traveler may happen Golf and end it all, I saw him on the roadside, upon Adversity and Annoyance, and, at thumb extended, a vision in black. I other times, a large quantity of very useful slammed on the brakes and swung the wheel Truth and Beauty, or even a lost transistor to the right, sheering off the tanker and radio that will still work if you get some fresh sending it down the road. But no matter, I batteries. Life, then, is an enigmatic puzzle, ..„-_,-...,....„-_...... „...„-...z..-.„....-....-_,-,-...... -...,...-_,-) although others find it a puzzling enigma, tl revealing her secret only to the Pure, the i., Good or the Highly Influential. 0 Wise Ones have somtimes likened Life to s. Z:575SE Join us on ) a pile of Turds, but Others have not. Person- c c l Sun., Aug. 2. ally, I tend to side with the Turds theory. k%$ C.:from 3-8pm k Janet UppisaLss N t) - --) for our Appleton, WI ) Dear W.W. — In case this letter is lost, please disregard. r ist Annual iS0 The reason I am writing is because I have 0 lost your address and have no way of getting 6( 0 in touch with you. For that reason alone, S,0 CORN ROAST ) ) RAFFLE chances are good you might not receive this 0t) letter, in which case don't feel obligated to Co0 LIVE MUSIC 0 reply. But, if for some reason this does get to 1 $5. Tickets Include: 0 you and you wish to answer, please 1, Food, Tap Beer, & Raffle Ticket. b) remember to enclose your current address 8 (Additonal Raffle Tickets may be ) so I will know where to send this. By the way, Purchased for $1.), to win please disregard the return address on (his ,s, Sanyo Phone Answering Machine S envelope as I am moving next week and, & GTE Telephone although I do not have my new address, I will (1.1 Stop in and Check Out our be sending it along as soon as I hear from 000 Low Prices and Friendly you. 0 Atmosphere. By the way, if you have trouble finding me, please rememeber that I will call you as soon 4322 W. Fond du Lac Avenue t Continued on page 36 ► Some of the best things in life are free—like sitting back and watching the handsome men. '77 3 Don't Miss The Gay Community Event of the Year! • .FEST '86 A Milwaukee AIDS Project (M.A.P.) BENEFIT gt LABOR DAY SEPT. 1st LAS VEGAS STYLE CASINO LOTS OF FOOD GAMES 12 noon to 10pm ALL DAY AT HOT LEGS South 2nd Street & CONTESTS, INCLUDING: National Ave. to Celebrity Dunk Tank & _ Walker St. and Y.P. Parking lots BATTLE OF THE DJ's Pie Auction Who is the Best DJ in High Heel Races - Drag Relays Wisconsin? Jail & Bail - Egg Toss A La Cage, 5pm - on Community Group Celebration Information Booths of Gay 3 DANCE FLOORS! Condom Jar - Guess how and Lesbian many and at Hot Legs, La Cage & Your Place Pride. WIN A HONDA MOTOR Or- I SCOOTER AND MORE! Co-Sponsored by A La Cage Fun for All - All for a Good Cause! Benefit Your Place for H of Legs and administered by Milwaukee The Mint II $1.00 Donation • AIDS Bars requested Project (M'aA " P )