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March 22-April 4, 1984 Volume 1, Issue 4

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Jimmy W.: I heard you like to do it in rubber boots in [-rooms. Graffiti T. Donny: Is it really Houston where your heart is? -R-: Thank you for your friendship. I value it a WISCONSIN J. W. lot. God love ya, Jamie STEP WHAT'S Tom (Gerp): You're too good to me too often. I miss you when we're not together. Wayne (artist): We're have you been? Can't 0. G. wait for a rematch. Co-Editors and Publishers Rod Ron Geiman UP FRONT? Dennis: The next time you might put on a pot Dave Iraci of coffee. Michael Typesetting Something We Should Know Staff Artist Tom Rezza again graces To Miss Trap: Looks is skin deep! All the rest COMTREC our cover with his talent, combining About? Spring and All Fools Day. is beneath. Contributing Editors Candy March has been so wet and gray, that Jackie "Oh" the thought of April warms the cockles of Devon: It's automatic!!!! Slick OUR OFFICE David Paul our hearts. HOURS Tom Rezza Sunny: Hold on — it's almost time to bring out ARE your lawn chair. Kevin Rozman Tootle 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tom Salzsieder Mon. - Fri. W. W. Wells III A.I.D.S. Bobby: Chicago — July 414/289-0744 Mikey Kim Zweibohmer

K. A. Where's the beef? Preferred Account Executive Tootle, Joe & Blair Ron Geiman ISSUE Jackie "Oh": Try telling how you feel. Service Representative G. Man • Open 11 Daily Kevin Rozman Dilly Bean: Love ya, Love ya! Kiss, Kiss! • Cocktail Hour 4-7pm Executive Assistant Scotty Mon.-Fri. Kimberly Anne S. B. in MPLS.: I need a new picture — the old 1/2 Price Rail + Specials ones got a little too wet. I miss you too! J. H. in Milw. • Wednesday Wisconsin Step magazine is published bi-weekly, every other Thursday. Member of the Business Association 50c Tap Beer of Milwaukee, member of Cream City Business Asso- WHAT'S Space Cow: Let's go out for a night on the ciation, associate member of the National Gay Task town . . We gotta kick up our hooves. • Saturday & Sunday Force, and associate of the Gay Rights National Lobby. Earth Pig 1984 Wisconsin Step. All rights reserved. The busi- IN STEP $1 Bloody Marys, Grey- ness office is located at Chalet at the River, 823 North It's Mr. Geiman in public. Say that Second Street, Suite 409, Milwaukee, WI 53203 The ap- Doris: hounds and Screwdriv- pearance by anyone or any advertiser in this magazine Briefs(News) "Mr." deep and loud. ers. Hot Dogs on Sunday does not reflect one's own sexual orientation whatsoever Comment(Letters) Ron Wisconsin Step reserves the right to refuse advertisements which are considered to be exploitive of the gay and lesbi- The Arts(Streetcar) 10 Y. P. Staff: I do not miss the headache!! an community. Steppin' Out 15 X-Employ 411 departments can be reached at 414/289-0744 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Calendar(Special Events) 20 Bunzzie: The hot pads were great. Mail order subscriptions are available for $ 15 for 13 issues Consider This(Living With AIDS) . 22 lb months) or $25 for 25 issues (12 months). Mail a certified Pudd,v check or money order to Subscription Department. All mail Lipstick(Jackie At The Movies) . . 30 order subscriptions are sent in plain wrappers. AIDS Fact Sheet 31 Gary: I lost my hat! 34oz Mug of Beer Unsolicited materials are accepted for consideration. how- Tony ever we will only return those that have return postage in- Dance Steps(Music, Chart) 33 $1.50 cluded Publisher is not responsible for loss or damage to Juicy Bits(Gay Gardening) 37 these materials Whomever: Rumor has it Lulu is in town. Anytime Classies 39 Porky The Guide/Directory 40 Kelly: This is going to be a good summer. 196 S. 2nd St., Milw. • 273-7474 Jock Shorts(Sports) 44 JME Grafitti Messa es 45 Page 4 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 45

A Perfect April Fool's Earth Pig: To do-se-do my partner! Gag Water Buffalc If you can't find the words, say it with Pookie: I love you — thanks just for being ONES. So reads an you. flowers . . . DEAD Your Jane Jane advertisement for des Fleurs Mortes of Milwaukee. Mike (Factory•): I'm still waiting for my "New "Now you can get even without sacri- Years" kiss. ficing your dignity. For a nominal fee, T. BRIEFS arrange to have a formally at- GRAFFITI you can Larry K.: Give me a pen . . I want to play tired messenger deliver a neatly wrapped connect the dots on you know who. box of decomposed foliage to the deserv- Dean Ban On ing person of your choice. Anonymously, Poppers Sought if you wish," the ad reads. Send us your messages for our grafitti section. Julie: No, the dog doesn't have wings. Keep them under 25 words and send them to T. Rep. James Rutkowski (D-Hales Cor- Wisconsin In Step, 823 North Second St., Suite ners) has asked the State Department of No Evidence That White 109, Milwaukee, WI 53203. We'll run as many Bunzzie: You'll get the color TV when I get the Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protec- Lives In Luxury as we're able to in each issue. Join the fun! diamond brooch. tion to restrict the use of isobutyl nitrite Sheba ("poppers"), which Reports that paroled assassin Dan Oxy: Nothing will help. allegedly was in- The Big Squeeze (El Marko) volved in the bizarre death of a Mount White is living in a Bel Air mansion and D. W.: Gosh, it sure was great shootin the Horeb attorney recently. received $50,000 to write a book appar- breeze with you the other day. Yeah, I miss ently are false according to investigators Hilka (Keesler): Farrah and I miss ya! Stop you too! wetting your pants. Rutkowski asked the department to for the California Department of Justice. Dave regulate the substance because the Con- Mikey trolled Substances Act, which regulates The department said White was resid- Miss Trap: We know what you did last week! ing in the same Los Angeles County resi- Craig'lls: I don't wanna be alone. Where is my Steve narcotic and illegal drugs, prohibits con- baby? Mmm. . . trols over substances that are marked dence to which he was released upon his Squeeze Michael: This is your last chance to dance with over the counter under state and federal parole. "A search of his residence by his me. law. parole officer failed to uncover any evi- Roger P.: If I strip for you, will you strip for dence supporting these allegations," said Wobert The department could regulate the sub- me? I like being "used." assistant attorney general Willaim Stein. Love, Mike stance under the Hazardous Substances Steve: I love you — 3 years March 28th. Milwaukee Journal Steve Act, the law that enables the state to ban Wanda: t The War Witch-W.RM.) - Have you unsafe toys and other potentially hazard- had any p. lately? Chad: It's been real, but I'm glad it's over. ous products. Miss Mole Jamie Milwaukee Sentinel Man Held For Murders Space Cow: Ask Scotty to "beam you down" . Greg: RSVP or roll over and let me know. AIDS Cases Seen A 27 year old suspect remained in cus- . it's been too long since your hooves have Scott Doubling In San tody in Los Angeles where police arrested touched the ground. him Feb. 27 on a forgery warrant issued Earth Pig Miss Mole (Larry): Is that you with the Astor Francisco in Milwaukee. The warrant, issued Jan. Boys? I can't tell with your hand in the way. Geof M.: Why havn't I heard about your visit Swzina Doctors are predicting a doubling of 31 charged the suspect with signing a to S.F. yet? AIDS victim's name to a check four cases in the Bay Area to 1,000 by murder Dave Betty H.: Let's get together for another firery year-end, increasing strain on the health days after the murder. con-cocktion, but next time lets have some care system as well as the toll in human Police said the man was a strong sus- John: Why was the bedroom door locked all cream! suffering. pect in the murders of Michael Kirk night last night? Burned Anon. Nationally, AIDS cases have surged to Simmons on July 9, 1982, and James V. Joel: You're such a fag. 3,646 from 1,300 a year ago, said Harold Brown on Sept. 6, 1982 — both from Dear Blondie: Why in the hell can't you handle Love, Scotty Jaffe, an epidemiologist with the Centers Milwaukee. the job title that you were given (general man- for Disease Control in Atlanta. ager)? The medical examiner's report on Slick: Love is caring. From One Who Cares? Despite recent reports from New York Simmon's death said a relative told police "Dissatisfied Customer" that the incidence of AIDS seemed to be that Simmons was gay and often had sex Water Buffalo: Why do buffalo girls go 'round Jennifer: Is that the correct way to spell your leveling off, this isn't the case nationally with stangers. A neighbor of Brown told the outside? name? Auh! or in San Francisco, officials say. authorities Brown had an "alternate life- Earth Pig Bowling Partner style," the report on his death said. Wall Street Journal O'Pooski-Pooh: Oh yes baby! Birdie bubbles Milwaukee Sentinel Miss Molly: You're beautiful — and I love you. Ed's note: Please see AIDS reference J. J. are real in. O'Pooski-Pooh II sheet and story in this issue. Continued on page 6 Zvi; 'Mc ;AC :Ai. ;Itd: VI: Page 44 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step 311;;M::11C:IA: 111::111: mr. mc:btc:wrcmr: :11I; ;Pc 'YE TV ' V Ar !'ir - NI. 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The official start of the 1984 gay soft- Pittsburgh, San Francisco versus South- ball season was signaled by the Spring ern New England, Minneapolis/St. Paul versus Los Angeles, Birmingham versus meeting of the North American Gay I Chicago, Toronto versus Atlanta, New Masqued Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA). A Sixteen member cities sent delegates to a York versus Kansas City, Dallas versus four day conference on March 1-4 in Boston, and Long Beach versus the win- 6 1 Houston. NAGAAA represents thousands ner of the San Francisco/Southern New A I of gay men and women softball players England game. The tournament is sched- April 7 from all around the United States and uled to conclude on Thursday, August 30. U. Canada. The Saturday softball league of Nine cities announed invitational tour- A Sat. Evening Milwaukee was represented by Commis- naments to be held this summer. The sioner Ron Burbey and Assistant Com- V . X earliest will be in Birmingham on May 5- fl Charity Event • missioner Tom Salzsieder. This year in 6. Four cities will host tournaments over x v • late August, Houston will play host to the Memorial Day. In addition to Milwau- V Eighth Annual Gay Softball World Series. kee's Wreck Room Classic, tournaments A A The series is a competition among the are being held in Pittsburgh, Seattle and A $500 IN CASH PRIZES championship teams from each member San Francisco. The Canada Cup will be A X. city: Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Chica- held again in Toronto over the Canadian 8:00 P.M. go, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Long holiday, June 30 - July 2. Boston and At- 9:00 P.M. Show Beach, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, lanta will hold tournaments from July 4- THE BODY SHOP Minneapolis/St. Paul. New York, Pitts- 8. The last tournament before the World 10:00 P.M. Coronation A 720 BODART kr, burgh, San Francisco, Seattle, Southern Series will be in Kansas City on July 28- A A New England, and Toronto. Milwaukee 29. CRITERIA AND THEME: GREEN BAY V. will host Series Nine in August, 1985. Two officers of NAGAAA were elected Royal court attire - prior to 1900 NAGAAA welcomed one new member at the meeting. Jerry DeSale of Houston Assistant Commission and A city, Dallas, into the Alliance at the meet- was re-elected V JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON: A ing. One highlight of the meeting, espe- former Milwaukeean Dennis Schwarten cially for Milwaukee, was the selection of was elected Secretary. The other officers, Creativity and originality of the character United Air Lines as the official airline for Commissioner Bill Muldon of Minneapolis you've chosen to represent. the 1984 Gay Softball World Series. This and Treasurer Tom Salzsieder of Milwau- means that the series is designated a na- kee have one year remaining on their Originality of costume (design and period) X tional convention, with all players and term. V fans who wish to attend qualifying for 13 softball teams have entered the Sat- A super-saver fares with all restrictions urday Softball Beer League this year. Overall appearance and presentation. This V waived. According to a United spokes- Newcomers include Paradise Bookstore, includes a 60-90 second prepared statement man, Milwaukeeans will be able to fly to Club Baths, C'est La Vie, and the Uni- of the identity of your assumed character.. V . Houston for about $200 round trip, com- corn who will host the Chickletts. Back x A pared to a regular fare of up to $500. from last year are Ball Game, Club 219, a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Factory II, Finale, First Street, M&M, X Bookings and cancellations can be made Milwaukee Jackie Morgan 414/278-7987 C anytime prior to departure from Milw. Shadows, Wreck Room, and Your Place. x x Green Bay Joe A Pairings for the first round of the 1984 The regular season will likely begin the Mallien 414/432-0469 X series were announced. Milwaukee will last Saturday of April. Some teams are X meet Seattle on opening day, Sunday looking for players, so that anyone who is XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX March 26th, at 7:00 p.m. Other first day not on a team and would like to play ICCIA:111::11C:0 games will feature host Houston versus should contact one of the team sponsors. 0::ACACACACACAICACACAE:AICACACACAV.141:16E141:10.::10::NCINC Page 6 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 43

Editor Richard Leonard. Continued from page 42 Briefs Most letters referred to reporter Gary MCC Joan of Arc 442-5203 Continued from page 4 Rummler's use of unusal cases that cer- ORGANIZATIONS tainly were not representative of our Black & White Men Together P.O. Box 12292, 53212, 962-2998 California Gay Rights community at large. Some of those inter- Business Association of Mlles. (DAM) 147 N. Broadway, 53202 1686, 53201 viewed had obvious psychological prob- Castaways M.C. (cycle club) P 0 Box Bill Vetoed Cream City Association Foundation (CCAF) P.O. Box 11951, 53211, 276-2204 lems, but yet no commentary was includ- California Gov. George Deukmejian ed by professional counselors or psycolo- vetoed a controversial bill that would Cream City Business Association (CCBA) P.O. Box 92614, 53202, 374-5599 gists. have banned employment discrimination GAMMA (sports/social) 2511 N. Farwell, L, 53211, 276-2204 Gay Community at UWM Student Union, Room E-364, 963-6555 against homosexuals and called the deci- Wed, March 14, Haupert received a confirmation from Editor Leonard for a Gay Hotline (referral) 562-7010 sion the most wrenching of his 14 months P.O. Box 208, 53201, 562-7010 other gay Gay Peoples Union in office. meeting between Haupert, Gay Youth P.O. Box 09441, 53209, 372-3639 community leaders and the Editorial The bill's passage by the Legislature Girth & Mirth Club (chubbiea/ehasers) 2727 S. 68th St., 53219 Board for Monday, March 19th. At that had followed an eight-year battle to make Lambda Political Caucus P.O. Box 92872, 53202, 963-9833 time Haupert intends to ask the Editors to Milw. Area Gay Fathers P.O. Box 07018, 53207, 475-5425 California the first state after Wisconsin do a more balanced story to try and "turn Milw. Area Lambda League (gay PAX ) 3125 N. 25th St., 53206, 962-2998 to ban discrimination based on sexual ori- around" the damage the series may have Parents & Friends of Gays P.O. Box 449, 53201, 931-7727 entation in hiring, firing, promotions and caused. Silver Star M.C. (cycle club) 266 E. Erie, 53202 job training. OSHKOSH (414) The Republican governor issued a 12- paragraph explanation. EROTIKA Popular News 465 N. Main St., 335-9798 "A person's sexual orientation should Pure Pleasure II 1212 Oshkosh Ave. not be a basis for the establishment of a special protected class of individuals, RACINE/KENOSHA (414) especially in the absence of a compelling Jo'Dees (MW, D) 2139 Racine St. (Hwy 32), 634-9804 showing of need," Deukmejian said. Shack (Mw, D) 10936 Sheridan Rd. (Hwy 32), 694-9929 ORGANIZATION Ed's note: Governor: Wake up and smell Gay/Lesbian Union, Racine 625 College Ave., 54303 the coffee, it's the 80's. RHINELANDER (715) Ohio Has Gay Rights Rhinelander Rap Group 369-2467 Gov. Richard Celeste has issued an SUPERIOR (715) executive order barring discrimination in The Main Club (MW, D) 1813 N. Third St., 392-1756 state employment on the basis of sexual orientation, making Ohio the fifth state to WAUKESHA (414) extend such civil rights protections to ORGANIZATION lesbians and gays. Gay & Bi Support Network P.O. Box 632, 53187, 542-5735 The order, which went in effect Dec. RETAIL 31 covers all state agencies, departments, Holtz Variety/Magazine Rack 901 E. Moorland, 53286 boards and commissions within the exec- WAUSAU (715) utive branch. Pendulum (MW) 100 Scott St. (lower), 845-5955 Equal Time EROTIKA Ed's note: That's real nice of you, Gov. Crown Bookstore 201 Scott St., 845-9917 Celeste. What about the rest of the work STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS force in Ohio? Governor's Council on Lebian/Gay Issues P.O. Box 7863, Madison, 53707-7863 Wis. Lesbian Gay Network (WLGN) P.O. Box 851, Stevens Point, 54481, 715/341-8064 "Gays and Marriage" The recent Milwaukee Journal series "Gays in Marriage" has stirred much re- make your dreams a reality sponse on the part of Milwaukee's gay 50 to 90% savings NEW FACES! and lesbian community. The one-sided Buy 1, Get 1 Free coverage of this issue prompted CCBA where? President Marc Haupert, along with other Mardi Gras was celebrated at Club 219 At First St., 157 S. 1st St. CCBA members, including Ralph Navarro B. J. Daniels, Miss 219 emceed along with C. C. CONRAD JEWELERS Anytime With This Ad and members of Milwaukee Area Gay Robert Uyvari, 219 designer. IN THE PROSPECT MALL Fathers, to write letters to the Journal Page 42 • March 22 -April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step IIIIIIIMINIONINIMINIIIINNIIIIIIIIMENIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMINIMMEN11•111101111, Continued from page 41 • MI II Lost and Found (Wm, D) 618 N. 27th St., 931-9144 • 11• M&M Club (Mw, F) 124 N. Water St., 347-9662 M Mint Bar (M, G/S) 422 W. State St., 278-9199 M Phoenix (Mw, D) 235 S. Second St. : Shadows (Mw, F) 814 S. Second St., 645-9490 • ejatt US tor . This Is It (M) 418 E. Wells St., 278-9192 • Tina's RTI (MW, D) 219 E. Keefe St., 372-9985 • . Wreck Room (M, L/L) 266 E. Erie St., 273-6900 . . Your Place (Mw, D) 813 S. First St., 647-9335 a a BATH • Qoubte rAuibbte a Club Milwaukee (M) 704-A W. Wisconsin Ave. (rear), 276-0246 • a RETAIL • • Antigua (antiques) 2233 S. Kinnickinnic, 482-4278 a a C. C. Conrad (Jewelers) 2239 N. Prospect Ave., 277-7707 • Comtrec (typesetter, resumes, word proems.) 823 N. Second St., 278-0814 • 3:30 to 5ptu a Dead Flowers ("get even" florist) 974-DEAD • • Eclectic I (gifts/decor) 2616 N. Downer Ave., 963-0797 • a European Tan Spa 2239 N. Prospect Ave., 272-7321 • m Ludwig Van Ear (records) 1813 E. Locust St., 332-0088 a riri. m Midwest Women's Music (records) 207 E. Buffalo, 278-0066 • Mon. tkul.t Mudlark Pottery Studio 800 E. Clark, 374-2179 • a Noble Galleries (prints) Grand Avenue Mall, 276-3280 • Old Masters Galleries (cards, prints) 2239 N. Prospect, 278-0898 a Outpost (natural foods) 3500 N. Holton, 961-2597 • m Progressive Prints (printers) 2909 N. Humboldt, 264-5345 • a Prospect News 2103 N. Prospect Ave., 276-6110 • a Thinking Of You (cards, "gay things," gift items) 147 N. Broadway, 273-5967 • • Tobacco Road (smoking supplies, gifts) 1701 N. Astor, 271-7473 • Travel Coordinators (worldwide & learning tours) 823 N. Second St., 278-7070 Travis Hair Design 724 N. Milwaukee, 272-4247 • Video Visions (video tapes, discs, music) 2239 N. Prospect Ave., 272-0805 • Webster Books 2559 N. Downer Ave., 332-9560 ■ SERVICES Art Services Associates (adv. agency) 374-5599 Hurricane Productions (womens music) 2746 N. Bremen, 53212 I Mandala Counseling Services 1240 E. Brady St., 291-9446 EU Metrotech (ERA real estate) 226-4060 OO II Nova Enterprises (mail order) 3734 S. 97th, 53228, 276-2101 x479 El RESTAURANTS CI Chez Amies 2239 N. Prospect Ave.. 272-1400 U First St. Cafe 1106 S. First St. CI Glass Menagerie 124 N. Water St., 347-9662 Grand Avenue Pub 716 W. Wisconsin Ave., 224-9065 Lobby Cafe 720 N. Third St., 277-8388 Shadows 814 S. Second St., 645-6490 EROTIKA El Denmark 626 W. Wisconsin Ave., 278-9520 813 South First Street OE J&R News r 831 N. 27th St., 344-9686 ID Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lib 601 N. Fifth St., 278-9401 N Libra 2945 S. 13th St., 647-9090 El Paradise 225 N. Water St., 278-9261 OO El Parkway Theatre 3417 W. Lisbon Ave., 342-2446 U MEDICAL El Brady East STD Clinic (BEST) (V.D. center, health screenings) 1240 E. Brady St., 272-2144 Bread & Roses Womens Clinic 238 W. Wisconsin Ave., 278-0260 El Medical Professionals for Alternative Lifestyle P.O. Box 239, 53201, 277-7671 Whew a red hawed (flint National Coalition STD Clinics & Services P.O. Box 239, 53201, 277-7671 U 111 RELIGIOUS ■ Christian Gay OK 289-0801 U 4 a /mailion—. a Dignity P.O. Box 597, 53201, 645-1490 Lutherans Concerned 2511 N. Farwell, L, 53211, 963-9833 1111011111M111111111111111MEMIIIMIM•1111011111111111111111111111111iiiiii* Continued on page 43 Page 8 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 41

be, as I've said before, a first, second or Continued from page 40 third rate congressman. But, whichever I Trix's (Wm) 121 S. Washington, 435-4064 Briefs am, it Continued from page 6 has nothing to do with my sexual EROTIKA orientation. I don't intend to make an is- Books & Things 753 Lombardi, 499-5797 Breier Orders Felger's sue of the sexual orientation of my oppo- Paradise 1122 Main St., 432-9498 nents. And I would like to think the same ORGANIZATIONS Car Out would be reciprocated." Argonauts M.C. (L/L cycle club) P 0 Box 1285, 54305 Parents & Friends of Gays 102 S. Ashland N.I., 54305 Police Chief Breier has order David Equal Time Felger, the city's chief prosecutor, to JANESVILLE (608) move his car from the police garage be- Florida Photo Too EROTIKA cause of a remark Felger made about an Luring Plain Brown Wrapper 7-9 N. Jackson, 754-9801 investigation involving a police officer. LA CROSSE (608) ordered The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Breier acknowledged that he Tatoo's (Wm, D) 1552 Rose St., 784-5833 Felger's car out of the police garage once Commerce is spending $20,000 in adver- before, but declined to explain the details. tising this year to lure snow belt students MADISON (608) One that occasion, Breier reportedly was down for spring break. Their ad, howev- Cardinal (MW, D, G/S) 418 E. Wilson St., 251-0080 upset with Felger's decision not prosecute er, has left some questions about the taste Emily's (Wm, D) 508 E. Wilson St., 256-7104 certain cases involving actions of people of the whole campaign. Rod's (M, L/L) 636 W. Washington (rear), 255-0609 Sam's (MW, D) 1206 N. Regent, 256-7103 who went into movie booths at adult It features a young coed riding on the The New Bar (MW, I), V) 636 W. Washington (upstairs), 256-8765 bookstores. shoulders of a macho college buck. The RESTAURANTS man is wearing a cutoff t-shirt and Milwaukee Sentinel bikini Bakers Rooms 305 State St., 257-7000 bathing suit with a large bulge that casts Cafe Palms 636 W. Washington Studds To Seek 7th a shadow of his thighs. Willy Bear 1210 Williamson, 251-3902 Term The ad also contains a mailing address RETAIL to purchase a large color poster of the Peoples Books 525 University, 251-5853 Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) who cap- publicity photo. The campaign has Soap Operas 319 State St., 251-4051 tured the imagination of the country's prompted hundreds of inquiries from PUBLICATION (STATEWIDE) gays last year when he announced that he northern colleges — with twice as many OUT! (monthly, regional gay/lesbian newspaper) P.O. Box 148, 53701, 256-7664 was gay, will seek re-election to his sev- coming from men as from women. RELIOIOUS enth term in Congress. Studds will face Integrity/Dignity 723 State, 257-3346 Equal Time five opponents in the September primary. SERVICES Editors note: Would someone be kind He said that his homosexuality is not Fallen Woman (music promoters) 401 Elmside, 53704, 249-7872 enough to send us a copy of the ad? Let's Travel Ease (travel agents) 1245 E. Washington, Suite 173, 53703, 257-5555 and should not be an issue. "I might well have a looksie, shall we? ORGANIZATIONS Gay Alcoholics Anonymous 1021 University Ave., 257-7575 Gay Center (referral) 1127 University, Room B104, 53715, 257-7575 Hard To Find In Step? Madison Gay Mens Chorale 2005 Pike Dr„ #5, 53713, 274-3884 Madison Gay Theatre Project P.O. Box 726, 53701, 251-6489 Mens Center (referral center) 16 N. Hancock, 251-7646 SUBSCRIBC 10% Society (student organization) Box 614, Memorial Union, 500 Langdon St., 53706, 262-2216 EROTIKA ❑ $ 1 5 — 13 Issues (6 months) Mall Books 231 State St., 251-9761 MENOMONIE (713)

❑ $25 — 25 Issues (12 months) Gay Community at Stout UW-Stout, 54751, 235-4589 All subscriptions sent in sealed plain envelopes. MILWAUKEE (414) Ballgame (Mw) 196 S. Second St., 273-7474 Name Beer Garden (Wm, F) 3743 W. Vliet St., 344-5760 C'est La Vie (Mw, D) 231 S. Second St., 291-9600 Club 219 (Mw, D, L/L) 219 S. Second St., 271-3732 Address DK's (Wm, D) 135 E. National Ave., 643-9758 Factory II (Mw, D, V) 130 E. Juneau Ave., 276-5119 Fannie's (Wm, D, F) 200 E. Washington Ave., 643-9633 City/State/ZIP Finale (Mw, D) 808 E. Center St., 372-6664 1st Street (M, L/L) 157 S. First St., 278-0928 Wisconsin Step Unicorn (Mw, L/L, D) 300 W. Juneau Ave. (rear), 224-0123 Grand Avenue Pub (Mw, F) 716 W. Wisconsin Ave., 224-9065 823 N. 2nd St., Ste 409 Milwaukee, WI 53203 La Cage Aux Follies (Mw, D, V) 801 S. Second St., 643-9698 a. Continued on page 42 Page 40 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 9

Memorial Union (MU) on the Madison Campus. Kitchens, Baths, Additions, Decks. We # # # # - help design. The Gay Community at UW-M and the Milwaukee to Green Bay Cream City Association Foundation are SUNDAYS co-sponsoring a Spring gay weekend on GROUP the UW-M campus Friday, April 13th and -!‘ Saturday, April 14th. The weekend's ac- NOTES tivities are being held in cooperation with • Brady East Sexually the Governor's Council on Lesbian and Rooms $6 IN Transmitted Diseases Gay Issues. • Clinic Gay Events Planned All events will be presented in the Fire- Lockers $4 side Lounge located in the UW-M Student University of Wisconsin-Madison's Union. Special admission prices have • B.E.S.T. 10% Society, the campus organization been set to make the weekend's activities 8 a.m. Sunday for gay and lesbian students, in conjunc- available to all. The informational and • Clinic tion with the ideas and issue Committee 'till entertaining weekend is for the benefit of 8 am • of Wisconsin Union Directorate, proudly the entire Metropolitan Milwaukee gay 1240 E. Brady Street, present the OUT & ABOUT Gay and Les- and lesbian community. Monday bian Awareness Series. IDy Milwaukee For more information, call CG-UWM at • This series of programs has been devel- 963-6555. 272-2144 oped to address specific gay and lesbian Club Milwaukee • Testing: Tuesdays issues such as culture, health, and life- # # # # # 704A W. WISC. (REAR) styles. It is also designed to inform and For complete schedules of both these • 7-10 p.m. education the general public as well as worthwhile events, please refer to the 276-0246 • the gay community. Most events held in "Calendar" section in this issue. 24 hours a day Saturdays ■ 1-3 p,m. Photo by Ron Gelman 11-11111L 113AIR CODE CHART MW 1/2 Men, 1/2 Women M Prefer Men Only Mw Mostly Men, Women Welcome DANCE W Prefer Women Only Wm Mostly Women, Men Welcome THE 0/8 Gay/Straight L/L Levi/Leather D Dance GUIDE ✓ Video F Food Service VIDEO APPLETON (414) 1101 West (MW, D) 1101 W. Wisconsin Ave., 733-9839 ORGANIZATION DANCE Acceptance (counselling/referral) 731-4692 ASHLAND (715) Northland College (gay/lesbian students organization) Ashland, 54806 FOND DU LAC (414) VIDEO Carry's Lounge (MW) 2 N. Main St., 933-3733 GREEN BAY (414) 636 W. Washington (Front) Bodyshop (Mw, D, L/L, V) 720 Bodart Way (rear), 435-5476 Loft (Wm, D) 2328 University Ave., 468-9968 Piano player, Mr. David, got the crowd Madison My World (M, L/L) 409 S. Washington, 432-9651 signing along and doing the "jiggity-jig- Napalese W) 515 S. Broadway, 432-9646 jig" at the Ballgame's 10th (608) 256-8765 Continued on page 41 Anniversary/St. Pat's party. Page 10 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 39

MASSAGE 4:0 MASSAGE FOR MEN! A sensuous Let's See What The massage still $25 thru March. During April the regular price of $35 applies Mailperson Brought — with S10 given to Brady East Clinic. Today... THE Call Fred an ime. 276-2101. Ext. 479. MISCELLANEOUS In The Mailbox . . . COMMENT (LASSIES Milwaukee's Oldest and Largest Metaphysical Dealer Dear People: Dear Editors and Staff: Here's to "In Step" magazine (and Just a note to let you know how much HOUSING SANCTUM especially "Jackie 'Oh"' writing in her we enjoy reading news items from our FOR RENT: 2 bedroom lower flat. 45th Vol. I, Issue 3 column) for perpetuating very best "sister" city — Milwaukee. and Center. New kitchen and bath. REGNUM, INC. the myth (and was there ever a more re- Natural oak woodwork. $300.00/mo. Our clients must like Wisconsin Step James & Donna Ivey pressive, misinformed and damaging plus security. 871-2989. also, as your publications are usually 414/272-1818 myth?) that all gay men are: gone within a few days. 1?0OMMRTES 615 N. Milwaukee St. 1) Thin. Keep up the good work for Milwau- ROOMATE (OSHKOSH) Gay male Milw., 2) Preoccupied with the dictates of kee's fine gay community. wanted to share 2 bedroom home with WI 53202 same in Oshkosh. For information. Thor .00,4\ All.-.....••••••• please call 231-6019. 3) Rich enough to afford a subscription Office Secretary, MOVING to Stockholm. Wisconsin. to "G.Q." For the Entire Saloon Owners & Staff GWM To Share large 2 bedroom Would appreciate information on area. 4) Great cooks. Minneapolis apartment, top floor, quiet. older, lower Write Ron Mattson. 2515 Clinton Ave., East Side highrise. Responsible! 5195 55404. 5) Willing to jump at the chance to help Minneapolis. Minn. Ed's note: Thor, dear — we're looking per plus. Jim. 272-5326. (Milw.) make hors d'oeuvres for 500. forward to seeing you and your team at 6) Well versed on the ins and outs of the Wreck Room Classic Softball Tour- SERVICES "natural fabrics" as opposed to poly- ney. We just love the Twin Cities Cleaning Not Your Priority? Allan's ester. "Nordic" types. Bring plenty of house/apt. cleaning service can help 7) Into watching "drag. "cheerleaders" along too — there's plen- you! Efficient, reliable and at a fair price. 8) Into wearing it. ty to go around here! Call 271-2234 for more information. (Milw.) Once again, the gay community proves To Instep: to be its own worst reprentative . . and I do windows and lots more. Call Rick I like the magazine very much and feel for an adventure in cleaning. Free the best incentive in the world for so- good that Wisconsin has a magazine and estimates and moderate prices. 933- called "closeted" gays to stay put until appreciate your efforts to get it pub- 9758. those in the "mainstream" are mature lished. In the last issue,' thought the arti- enough to accept them and all of their cle by W. W. Wells III was funny, but it COUNSELLING "un-gay" (read "non -conformist") foi- also showed some truth about some gays. THE NETWORK. Gay. Bi, TV, TS support groups, bles. monthly newsletter, couseling. All party, nothing else. It's too bad. I dating service, Write P.O. Box 632, Waukesha, WI 53187 or call Bro. Kevin, O.F.M. wonder what some people think? 414/542-5735 evenings. Fr. James, O.F.M. Also, I'm upset that bars can give away Milwaukee prizes and cash, but I don't remember PEOPLE P.S. - And by the way, how in Gods seeing a Milwaukee bar hold a benefit for GWF who has cabin fever. tired of name does having a gay boyfriend solve AIDS. I remember a bar up north (Wau- having it alone. Join me for some fun. the question of who's going to wash the sau?) and a Chicago bar did. Why not Write P.O. Box 21663. Milwaukee 53221. dishes??? Milwaukee? And has there ever been a One on One Relationship. Handsome. Ed's Note: "Bless us father . . . but we benefit for Brady Clinic? Couldn't you mature 165 W/M for 30-plus person have not sinned." Jackie "Oh's" article write an article about it? interested in friends and business. No was entirely tongue-in-cheek. Until we, Your news briefs are good and infor- heavy drinkers or drugs. Call: Bill B., as a gay and lesbian community, can ac- mative. Thank you. 463-3419 evenings. cept our differences (impersonators, T. M. leather, S&M, G.Q., butch/fem, white Waukesha collar, blue collar, pink collar, etc.) and B. J. Daniels, Miss 219 emceed the con- make light of them . . Continued on page 12 test. CLASSIFIED AD ORDER FORM MEN'S WET JOCKEY $5.00 for 25 words or less. Each additional word is 25b. SHORTS CONTEST MAIL TO: Wisconsin Step P _ii. , . : 823 North Second Street, Suite 409 ;'re uminaries: 1 arc 2, • A pril Milwaukee, WI 53203 Judging at 10:30 PM NO PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED. Finals April 12 Call 289-0744 if you need assistance. 1st Place Prize: LAS VEGAS TRIP

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25 WORDS OR LESS $5.00 FOR ONE ISSUE $ + 25c/WORD OVER 25 $ TUESDAY thru FRIDAY SUB TOTAL $ Double Bubble 4-7pm TIMES NUMBER ISSUES AD SHOULD RUN 300 W. JUNEAU, 1 TOTAL ENCLOSED $ MILWAUKEE 224-0123 PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY AD. Page 12 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 37 the seriousness of AIDS, read the article Comment about living with an AIDS patient also in Continued from page 10 this issue. Dear Ron: Dear Ron: Just saw your third issue and it looks Here is a copy of the new AIDS card real good. I noticed that you list a guide printed by the Southeastern Wisconsin in the back of the magazine and I was Blood Center. I hope that it will be con- wondering if you would list OUT! under sidered valuable information because we organizations or publications. JUICY BITS put a lot of time into it. I am very pleased with how things are going in Milwaukee If you could just list the phone number with regards to AIDS — still no local OUT! (608) 256-7664 we'd greatly appre- cases. ciate it. We intend to do a guide ourselves Why, people sometimes ask me, do you sometime in the future and will surely list Best wishes to you and your staff for a grow your own fruits and vegetables? Wisconsin In Step when we do it. job well done. If you get criticism, consid- Why go to all of the trouble of weeding Thanks. er the source. I think you're doing a great and tilling soil, when you could be out job. Damn the criticism, full steam ahead. Looking forward to your visit when dancing and doing poppers? It seems that Keep up the good many gay people do not know the joys Roger Gremminger you come this way. and multiple uses of freshly picked vege- Milwaukee work. Peter Klehm tables and fruits. Ed's note: Look for the "AIDS Page" in Publisher Consider the leek, a mild flavored rela- contains the information this issue that tive of the onion. When eaten in the raw card. Cut it out and Ed's note: Sorry Peter, it was a slip on contained on that state, leeks can sometimes help relieve If you doubt our part — It was to have been listed. save it for future reference. the often embarassing symptoms of pee- Columnist W. W. Wells III. (Nice glasses shyness. A couple of leeks before a night W. W.) out and the long periods spent at the uri- lengths and widths, although size is not nal gazing at the wall (or other places), really important when selecting a cucum- can be eliminated. ber for personal use. Cucumbers should The common squash (chubbyis squish- be peeled with a bit of Wesson oil added yis) is another vegetable often ignored in for best results. the gay world. In fact, the squash is often Gay women may prefer the zucchini or the favored vegetable among chubby bumpy gourd over the cucumber. Their chasers with a fetish for being sat upon, larger size and texture can provide multi- repeatedly. ple pleasures. In fact, some say they pre- Kumquats provide a wide spectrum of fer a large bumpy gourd over their diesel uses for gays. Although not widely vibrators. It eliminates the need for han- known, kumquats are thought to be a dling smelly fuel oil and are a lot less cure of impotence among homosexual noisy. English pop-music artists. According to As you can see, there are many uses for Boy George, "For two months you must fruits and vegetables. So, in a sunny well- refrain from sex and eat nothing but drained location, start your gay garden. kumquats. Before engaging in sex, you Discover the joys of cucumbers and Lettering— Calligraphy —Logos must bathe your privates in a bowl of bumpy gourds — deep inside you'll be chicken noodle soup or quiche. Just be- glad you did! pri- fore you begin, you must dip your # # # # # Technical Illustration vates into a dish containing the blood of a male porn star. Sounds a bit silly, but it Poem of the Week — Personal Greeting Cards works." A tip for hopeful porn stars, as This poem is dedicated to those of us who with vampires, garlic should ward off have not told our parents: Cartooning—Caricatures Boy George. You can fool some of the people all of the time preferred vege- Portraits and a variety of other Cucumbers may be the And all of the people table among gay males, and are often some of the time Commercial and Fine Art.._ _ grown for uses other than a salad addi- But tive. In fact, a movement has begun to You can't fool declare the cucumber the official gay Mom. 384-1385 vegetable. Cucumbers come in various Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 13 nnnruainw (...,Lisbon at 35th • 342-2446})ALL DAY MONDAY• APRIL 2 .( ALL-MALE-CAST FILMS A Streetcar Named Desire THE BEST THE FROM ARTS WILLIAM HIGGINS. . . by Kevin Rozman

Tennesse Williams is one of America's gave what I consider to be the best acting "CLASS greatest playwrights and Streetcar is performance of her career. She almost considered by many to be his greatest lost her mind doing Blanche as she de- REUNION" work. He has described the play in this scribes herself as an emotional actress — ALSO — fashion, "Our illusions are all we have, and she became that involved with the any of us. That's what Streetcar is character. It was certainly evident in her about." It was the first American play to performance. "CLASS OF win all three major drama awards: the Brando has said of Stanley, "This guy Pulitzer Prize, the New York Critics Cir- is a big lusty animal with no sensitivity." '84 - Part I" cle Award and the Donaldson Award. Treat Williams supplied him many new It is not surprising that the television dimensions of character so that he came adaptation of this masterpiece was more to the fore in this violent work with among his final projects before his un- yet a fragile quality. timely death in 1983. He wanted Ann- Marvin Hamlisch composed a haunting Margret for Blanche DuBois, the lead, one score which worked quite well with the of the most demanding yet challenging of effective staging. The lighting was phe- theatrical roles. Not a few had great res- nomenal and among the best technical DAY* . 9 to 1 0 ervations about her ability to carry it off. work I've seen on television in a long EVERY Superb casting Tennesee, she was a mar- time. The work has a multiplicity of 2 -bit HAPPY HOUR velous choice! light/dark imagery and these were ever The film under the brilliant direction of so tastefully underscored by the exquisite Elia Kazan, is a cinematic jewel. It won use of light and shadow. for Vivien Leigh, as Blanche, her second Blanche tells us, "I don't want a real- Oscar and also contained the now famous ism — I want magic" and that she gave performance by Marlon Brando as Stan- us. To anyone who missed the presenta- ley Kowalski. To risk a television produc- tion, find a copy of the video and see it. tion after the film was a tremendous This is one offering not to be missed. The gamble, but one that certainly paid off. gifted Anthony Quinn says it best, "I'd A 1984 presentation allowed for much rather be in a flop by Tennessee Wil- more artisitc freedom than was allowed liams, whom I consider to be the world's Williams and Kazan in 1951. In fact, the greatest living playwright, than in a hit Code of the Motion Picture Association of by shit." Enough said. America (MPAA) demanded that the ref- erence to the homosexuality of Allan WHAT'S HAPPENING Grey (Blanche's husband) must be cloud- Not 1, That Time, and Footfalls, Theatre FINALE ed if not totally eliminated and Stanley's X, Lincoln Center for the Arts, 272-2787, THE brutal rape of Blanche must be struck as through March 31st. well. The gay issue was obscured, but the BOB E. Center St Zones of the Spirit: Outlanders and rape remained. So much for the times but Wormwood, Court Street Theatre, 273- how far we've come in 33 years. 372-6664 7121, ext. 239, through March 25th. As against this background, we were We Were One Man and You Are Not treated to a spectacular production of this Alone, Oriental Theatre, 276-8711, March classic. Ann-Margret brought a new and 29th. ;;except Wednesday expanded interpretation to the role and Continued on page 14 Page 14 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step . Ludwig Van Ear. Arts Duquesne University Tamburitzans, PAC, Brings Continued from page 13 273-7206, March 25th. Company, Milwaukee Players, Pabst The- atre, 271-3773, March 22nd through the The Rules Of The Game, Milwaukee Rep- 25th. ertory Theatre, PAC, 273-7206, through Coming April 20th April 8th. Tintypes, Skylight Comic Opera, 271- 8815, March 28th through April 22nd. Twyla Tharp Dance, PAC, 273-7206, March 27th and 28th. Brave New 1984, Friends Mime Theatre, Lincoln Center for the Arts, 272-2787, BLACK Some Like It Hot and Guys And Dolls, March 30th through April 14th. UWM Union Cinema, April 3rd. A Thurber Carnival, Experience Theatre, Evita, Spotlight Series, PAC, 273-7206, ETCI-Lite, Noodles Restaurant, 277-0187, April 10th through the 15th. FLAG Wednesday through Sunday beginning Weather Report, PAC, 273-7206, March March 14th. 29th. .1•23scERT LIVE is

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tied Just Another Broken Heart. Look for Dance this to break in first with the high energy devotees of Viola Wells, Miguel Brown, Ste s etc. (You know all those "gay" songs — 132-134 beats per minuted (BPM's)!!! Continued from page 33 Out And About . . . As reviewed in an earlier column, Hold Me Now by The Thompson Twins is off STEPPIN' by Peabo Bryson also shipped this week to a running start. The techno-pop trio in a remix. As we wait for the other re- releases their second album this week ti- mixes that are said to be scheduled, let's OUT tled Into The Gap (Arista). Solid produc- by Ron Geiman hope that all this worthy music does sur- tion by Alex Sadkin and Tom Bailey face, one way or the other. along with rich arranging details should Spring! It even sounds warm. All ed, and he himself bared almost all during Taking a definite step further in the help clinch the albums reception — after Fools Day is April 1st, and the cornona- his Sunday night male dancers. He's good pop direction to follow the number one all, they do deserve a place in America's tion of Wisconsin's Emperor and Empress people — stop in and meet him, and tell Holiday/Lucky Star, Madonna's remixed music — excellent! (If you want a longer at Green Bay's Body Shop is April 7th. him Ronnie sent you. Too bad the weath- er was so typical Milwaukee yech last Borderline (Sire promo 12-inch) adds version of Hold Me Now, be sure and pick The Emperor and Empress are judged Thursday for the first preliminary wet drum and keyboard tracks to the original up the 12-inch when it becomes available on Costume, Era/Period Style, and Pres- jockey short contest — not enough en- and remains a lovely, floating dance — HOT! entation. Doors to the showroom open at trants signed up. Thursday, March 22nd track. Remix/post-production was done 8, show at 9 and coronation at 10 p.m. And lastly, the Go-Go's are back! Re- will be the next contest. Who knows? by John "Jellybean" Benitez, who now There is a $3 spectator fee and a $10 en- turning with new producer Martin Rush- You could win a trip to Las Vegas. shares co-production credit with compos- try fee for contest participants. All mon- ent (used to produce The Human League), er Reggie Lucas. A young star on the ey raised will be donated to the Howard 219's Mardi Gras was real festive. their new single Head Over Heals (IRS move! Brown Memorial Clinic, keeping the Uyvari glittered the place from ceiling to 12-inch) has a surprisingly heavy sound If high energy is your taste. Dorothy Emperor and Empress title in the field of sidewalk, and 11 costumes paraded their with "beefy" baselines. A new direction Moore (of 1976's grand ballad Misty Blue) charitable fundraising. creations before the partying crowd. The for what used to be cute-popsters.4 is back on Streetking with a 12-inch ti- winning costume, depicting a marionette Congrats to Gus and staff at the Uni- won $1,000 cash prize for designer John corn, his opening party was well attend- Continued on page 16 +.44.44)..00e.p 004-!-:hirs.:-c• ..4.4:.4..).:-3,...::••:->o4.4,•...:-.:••:-:..:..z.e...:.•:•4.1 Spirits • Food Music • Dancing • Games April 4. Fools Day ! u nt ie Sunday, 'For the Best Seats in Town!" April 1st 200 E. Washington ') Milwaukee, WI 53204 5 p.m. - (414) 643-9633 -0-0* • eS•.9.0C.4> +11.0 0444 +4.44,,,:4444.0 04.901.

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Club Milwaukee members were "in the Open 24 hours green," Member BAM whether it be jocks, socks, shorts, or towels. March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 33 Photos by Ron Geiman Wisconsin Step •

Steppin' • IN STEP'S TOP 20 • 1) GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN (Remix) CYNDI LAUPER Out 2) WHITE HORSE LAID BACK Continued from page 15 3) BEAT BOX ART OF NOISE Rogge, constructor Kay and Todd who 4) AUTOMATIC (Remix) POINTER SISTERS wore it. 5) LET'S STAY TOGETHER TINA TURNER 6) HERE COMES THE RAIN AGAIN EURYTHMICS The Parkway has been searing the eye- 7) PROUD MARY CHI CHI LIAH balls with their bi-weekly Monday all- 8) MISS ME BLIND (Remix) CULTURE CLUB gay film days. There's nothing like a bit 9) GIVE ME TONIGHT SHANNON or erotika to lessen the tensions from a 10) HOLD ME NOW THOMPSON TWINS long weekend or a Monday after work. 11) RADIO GA GA QUEEN 12) WATCH THE CLOSING DOOR (Dub) I R T The Milwaukee Area Lambda League 13) SOMEBODY'S WATCHING ME ROCKWELL recently elected Boyd McGranahan as 14) WHERE IS MY MAN? EARTHA KITT President and Sue Burke as Vice-Presi- 15) MAKE IT ON MY OWN FREE ENTERPRISE dent. Good luck to these two vital, new 16) RELAX FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD leaders of a very important organization 17) DANCING IN THE SHEETS SHALAMAR involved in getting gay issues before our 18) GOT A DATE (Remix) DIONNE WARWICK local politicians. See the Guide/Directory 19) BORDERLINE (Remix) MADONNA for address information — they can al- 20) ALL NIGHT PASSION ALISHA ways use some $. • HOT TRACKS • I do hope you all survived St. Pat's 1) ONE IN A MILLION (Remix) THE ROMANTICS Day, and weren't too green around the 2) SHE'S STRANGE CAMEO gills from a weekend of partying. How 3) LAST DANCE GEORGE CLINTON come everyone's Irish at St. Pat's? Con- 4) IT'S MY LIFE TALK TALK gratulations to the Ballgame's owner 5) NO MAN IS AN ISLAND WARP 9 Gene O'Brien — it was also their 10 Year Anniversary. How many of you remem- ber when the Ballgame was called Casta- ways, or even further back when it was the Nightbeat? That was before my time, I didn't come out and move here until Aug. '72. Partigoers celebrated at the Ballgame's Anniversary & St. Pat's Day party. People magazine recently had DANCE "Chatter" from a Linda Sawford, 40, who remembers that there were a few draw- STEPS backs to living with a guy named Reg Dwight for nine months in the late 60's — he made too many calls to Mom, wor- The D. C. Cab soundtrack (MCA LP) is ried too much about losing his hair, asked an album to rave over, and has been over- her to help pay for here own engagement looked by many. With Giorgio Moroder ring, and then called off their wedding and Pete Bellotte at the helm, it's fasci- ten days before the big day. So, when she nating to see how much study this team heard about the marriage of her dearly has put into new American production un-beloved, who now calls himself Elton styles since creating the music for Flash- John, to recording technician Renate dance. Containing songs by DeBarge, Blauet, Linda spoke up. "I'm not a bitter Stephanie Mills and Karen Karmon, Shal- woman and I really hope he makes a suc- amar's Deadline U.S.A. is the standout (a cess of marriage. But, if Renate is expect- The Ballgame's celebration included a remix was just shipped) while Cham- ing romance, she has picked the wrong lavish buffet featuring Irish Stew (with paign's Knocks Me On My Feet is in the guy. He was lousy in bed." 75 lbs. of meat) that lasted from 4 'till very voguish vocal group/electronics fu- In Step columnist and Factory II pro- Continued on page 18 late in the night. Continued on page 34 grammer Kim Zweibohmer. Page72•• Marc727-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step

Continued from page 31 donate blood until a specific test to • Persistent diarrhea unexplained by identify AIDS is developed. Altruistic other causes. donations of blood represent a substantial WED. MARCH 28, 8 to 11 PM contribution to • Weight loss of more than 10 lbs. within the total supply of vitally needed 2 or less months for unknown reason. blood products. In order to help prevent shortages, if you are unable to • Personality changes, memory loss, donate, please urge a family member, FREE TAP BEER confusion, or depression unexplained friend or colleague without the above by other causes. constraints, to donate in your place. What Is The Incubation Time? Because of our current incomplete state $1 RAIL The time between contracting the alleged of knowledge and due to the seriousness agent to onset of symptoms is thought to of the disease, we believe that it is better be long — probably 6-9 months to 2-3 to be overly cautious now, than to find years. out later that we have not been cautious enough. However, if you are embarrassed How Can Risk Be Reduced? and decide to have blood drawn, please • Maintain good health — Take good call the Blood Center to have your blood 717 care of yourself — get adequate rest, withdrawn. good nutrition, and physical exercise; Is There Assistance Available? reduce toxic substance use (alcohol, (?A,° 1 tobacco, marijuana, inhalents, and Yes. We suggest that persons at risk for recreational drugs); reduce stress, AIDS contact one of the following maintain good friendships, etc. Wisconsin organizations: • Avoid large numbers of sexual NATIONAL: National Gay Task Force's partners. Get to know your partners, AIDS Crisisline, (800) 221-7044 (open date, work on relationships. weekdays 3-9 p.m. Eastern Time) • Avoid exchange of body secretions STATEWIDE: State Medical Society of VIP I) < from large numbers of sexual partners, Wisconsin, (800) 362-9080, (608) 257- especially semen, stool, and urine. Use 6781 (Madison) condoms to minimize such exposure. STATEWIDE: Wisconsin Gay/Lesbian EMBERS ONLY Network, P.O. Box 851, Stevens Point, Delay contact with a new sexual WI 54481 partner if that person is not well; but, mi be supportive. APPLETON: Acceptance, Inc., P.O. Box 291, Appleton, WI 54912, (414) 731- • Be a good friend — Be supportive to 4692 someone having physical or emotional Clinic, 1552 problems. And talk about your own MADISON: Blue Bus STD VIP Card Sign Up Available worries and concerns. University Ave., Madison, WI 53706, (608) 262-7440 • Avoid sharing needles. MENOMONIE: Gay and Lesbian Members Pick Up • Get and maintain health insurance. Community at Stout, 1526 Stout St., • See a doctor if you are at risk or if you Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 235-4589 develop any symptoms. MILWAUKEE: Brady East STD Clinic, Temporary Cards • Be generous to volunteer agencies Mandala Hotline, 1240 E. Brady St., working on the AIDS problem. Milwaukee, WI 53202, (414) 272- 2144, (414) 277-7671, (414) 291-9463 Your Friends MILWAUKEE: Milwaukee County Ask your friends where they get good Medical Society, (414) 271-4136 health care services and tell your firends RACINE: Gay/Lesbian Union of Racine about these agencies and individuals. and Kenosha Counties, 625 College How Can Blood Products Be Kept Ave., Racine, WI 53403, (414) 634- Safe? 7778 Because of the possibility of spreading STEVEN POINT: Gay Peoples' Unions, AIDS, if you are at risk for AIDS — UW-Stevens Point, P.O. Box 49, because of symptoms or because of your Stevens Point, WI 54481, (715) 346- lifestyle, or if you have sexual contact 3693 with someone at risk — please do not 2 130 E. JUNEAU, MILWAUKEE • 276-5119 Page 18 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 3"111, Steppin' I Support Our I Out Advertisers! Continued from page 16 They Support And keeping up with In Touch maga- Us. zine, we find an update on Divine's side- kick, Edith Massey. Baltimore's beloved Edie the Egg Lady has moved to the West Coast, where she plans to relocate her REFERENCE store (Edith's Shopping Bag), and crash the studios. Already Tab Hunter has been nabbed to co-star with Divine in the com- edy Western Lust In The Dust. SHEET I The Business Association of Milwau- kee (BAM) bar crawl to Chicago happens Tuesday, March 27th. We'll be taking three bus loads of Milwaukeeans (plus 5 from 1101 W.) down to Chicago and we're gonna hit Halstead Street, starting SAVE THIS PAGE off with the newest dance bar — Trianon CLIP & and working our way north on Halstead to all the bars (about 13 of them) — there are also two bookstores and the Unicorn Information supplied by the Brady East (IV) drug users, Haitians, and a few blood baths along the route. We'll arrive at Tri- S.T.D. Clinc of Milwaukee, and the product recipients (e.g., hemophiliacs). anon about 9:15 p.m. and depart the Geiman National Coalition of Gay Sexually Sexual partners and others may also be at northern end — load up the buses at the Transmitted Disease risk. Loading Dock — at 2:45 a.m. That's over Services Ron (NCGSTDS), with the 5-1/2 hours to cavort. Tickets are going kind assistance of What Are The Signs And

by The Blood Center of Southeastern fast — at $12 fare — and you can pick Symptoms? Wisconsin. them up at: Club 219, Ballgame, 1st • Red to purplish, flat or raised blotches, Street, M&M, Wreck Room or Your What Causes Aids? bumps, or spots, usually painless, Place, and Factory II. Do it now — it's Photos The exact cause is unknown. However, occurring on or under the skin, inside guaranteed fun. AIDS appears to be caused by a the mouth, nose, eyelids, or rectum, Ludwig Van Ear has just signed up transmissable agent. The agent is that don't go away. Initially, they may $1,000 prize winner Todd as The Mari- Black Flag and the Meat Puppets for a potentially transmitted by body look like bruises, but usually are onette. The costume was a cooperative Milwaukee concert, on April 20th. We'll secretions, excretions, and blood. Sexual harder than the skin around them. effort between Todd, John Rogge and have more information in the April 5th secretions (semen and vaginal secretions) Swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the Kay. • issue about location, etc. It so happened as well as stool and urine are suspect. neck, armpit, or groin that may or may that I was reading In Touch magazine for Sweat, tears, and saliva are not thought not be painful, and have been present men, March issue, and saw that Black to transmit AIDS. Blood transmission for several months. (These may Flag's lead vocalist Henry Rollins is In occurs through shared, contaminated represent other diseases or conditions.) needles used for non-medical drug usage Touch's "mascot." It seems that Henry • White patches in mouth and persistent and probably from bleeding due to injury has a habit of almost totally disrobing on pain with swallowing. stage, so, I called In Touch's offices and during sexual activity. Transmission by cough or shotness of talked to Editor Jim Yousling for more blood and blood products used for • Persistent dry smoking, that has information. Jim said "Black Flag is loud, transfusion from individuals at "high breath unrelated to to be from a usual angry and fast . . . and Henry is really risk" who are not ill but apparently have lasted too long infection or cold. magnetic!" So I ended up calling Black the AIDS agent has also been respiratory Flag's label — SST Records — and they documented. • Fevers (greater than 99°) or drenching are sending us a bunch of photos— and Who Is At Risk? night sweats that may occur on and off and last for several days to weeks, hopefully a revealing one of Henry Rol- AIDS was initially recognized in unexplained by other causes. lins (he's known for stripping to a jock on previousiy healthy, young, homosexually stage). Look for it in the next issue. Kim A glitzy Mardi Gras was celebrated at active men (especially those with large • Severe tiredness unrelated to exercise, Contipnaugeed3o2n will also review their album. Club 219 with a costume contest with a numbers of sexual partners), intravenous tension, or drug use. Enjoy the Spring, and don't be a fool.4 $1,000 1st Prize. Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 19 LIPSTICK • Jackie Goes To The Movies by Jackie "Oh" After a year of movies, and with the 124 N MITER SI ik-ET awards coming up, I'd like to share a few MILWAUKEE of my favorites. So — JACKIE "OH" GOES TO THE MOVIES. JUST LOOSE (R) — The award-winning documentary of a young mans jour- Monday nies through the nations gay bars. MOMENT TO MOMENT (PG) — A facin- 75c RAIL ating analogy by gay couples on their relationships with their lovers. (NO COVER) BATH OWNERS DAUGHTER (R) — The heart-breaking account of a gay bath 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. owners daughter trying to make a life for herself after cleaning the orgy Tuesday room. AGAINST ALL ODDS (X) — The story of COMPLIMENTARY a straight bartender who is hired, full- SOUP & SALAD time, in a leather bar. CLOSED ENCOUNTERS (XX) — The BAR true story of what really happens at Houston's Colt Thomas after being selected Interational Mr. Leather 1983. Wesson Oil parties. international Both entry forms 5 - 8 p.m. DINER (R) — The story of a small town and wekend package reservations are greasy spoon run by an aging bag lady Mr. Leather available to be picked up at The Gold Coast, 501 N. Clark St., Chi- Wednesday (Dirty Helen) whose vocabulary only The world leather community readys cago; by mail from International Mr. includes the phrase "Cheap Fucker." itself for the sixth annual International Leather, 5025 N. Clark St., Chicago, Illi- LIVE Mr. Leather Contest and Show scheduled STAYING AWAKE (PG) — A Barbara nois 60640; or by calling (312) 878-6360. for May 27th in Chicago. Sponsored each Walters special report on cocaine use Deadline for purchasing weekend pack- ENTERTAINMENT year by The Gold Coast Leather Bar, the in the United States. ages is May 20, 1984.4 contest brings over a thousand leather- 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. THE BIG CHILL (R) — The ultimate hor- men together. Drummer Magazine has ror story. The cold and stormy night call the event "the Academy Awards of the furnace broke down at the Club Give a gift that lasts all Thursday Leatherdom." Baths. year ... This year, a weekend package is being DOUBLE HOTEL WISCONSIN (X) — A gay couple Wisconsin Step offered for $50. The package includes a open a transient hotel for AWOL sail- BUBBLE ors. reserved seat at the contest and show; private bar parties at The Gold Coast and 4 p.m. till Friday "10" (G) — An educational film produced other area leather Kars; admission to by the Boy Scouts of America detail- Man's Country's Black-and-Blue Ball; an ing the fact that it is performance and official contest poster designed by not size that counts. Etienne; discounts at Chicago's leading 4. - DRESSED TO KILL (R) — Phil Dona- leather shops, bars and businesses; and hue's secretary mistakenly invites Bill much more! Blass, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Over $5,000 in prizes are awarded to Norma Kamali and Cyndi Lauper to the winners, with a grand prize which 636 W. Washington (Rear) appear on his talk show at the same includes a new motorcycle. Registration time. is free to winners of local "Leather" con- Madison Note to W. W. Wells III: What is a gay tests and $100 for those entrants spon- etiquette article without an explanation sored by a Levi/Leather business or orga- (608) 255-0609 of a proper table setting?4 nization. Page 20 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step 9 DAYS THE Special Events JANUARY 5-13, 1984 CALENDAR March 22-April 4, 1984 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21st Special 8-11 p.m. — Free tap beer & $1 rail. BEER GARDEN — Leg's "Hot Box Re- Visit Ft. Lauderdale, Freeport, Grand vue", Showtime 9 p.m., $3 cover. THURSDAY, MARCH 29th Bahama Island, Spanish Wells, Nassau, THURSDAY, MARCH 22nd UNICORN — Wet Jockey Shorts Prelim- inary Islands and More! UNICORN — Wet Jockey Shorts Prelim- Contest (minimum of 4 contest- Berry inary Contest (minimum of 4 contest- ants), Judging at 10:30 p.m. ants), Judging at 10:30 p.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 1st IT'S ALL INCLUDED: SUNDAY, MARCH 25th APRIL FOOLS DAY 2 Days Marlin Beach Hotel, Fort Lauderdale SAM'S — Sunday Night Satin Show, FANNIES — April Fools Party — 5 p.m. Entertainment by Lips, Inc. at 9 p.m. — Stop in and be foolish. 1 Day Freeport, Bahamas TUESDAY, MARCH 27th UW-MADISON — 10% Society "Out & About Series". Larry Bush, speaker 7:30- 2 - 6 Days Island Hopping On Our Chartered BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (BAM) — 8:45 p.m., Great Hall, reception follow- Windjammer Sailboat Annual Bar Crawl, 3 buses, Milwaukee to ing. Bush is author of The Bush Report Chicago, back to Milwaukee. Departs newsletter & a political correspondent for Transportation (air & ground) 7:30 p.m. behind the Wreck Room. Get The Advocate. Topic: The Challenge of Meals tickets from any BAM member organiza- Community — How society deals with an P' Most tion (if you can). There may be some tick- identified gay & lesbian community. ets for sale at boarding time. MONDAY, APRIL 2nd ACT NOW— SAVE $100 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28th PARKWAY THEATRE — All male Send for the brochure now — make your deposit FACTORY II — VIP Members Only, pick films, all day. Featuring "Class Reunion" up cards tonight or sign up tonight. VIP save $100 with the Early Bird Continued on page by May 15th — and 21 Special, CLIP AND MAIL B.L.T. Yes, I'm interested in the In Step cruise fantasy CLUB vacation. Please send your free brochure to: TURKEY MINI-SUB NAME: RIB-MEAT ADDRESS: BEEFBURGERS CITY/STATE/ZIP:

HAM & CHEESE PHONE: ( CHEESBURGERS MAIL TO: Wisconsin Step Dining Room Open 11 am-2pm, 5pm-lOpm Everyday 823 North Second Street, Suite 409 . . . It don't have to be expensive to be good! Milwaukee, WI 53203 z/ Zed Calendar Continued from page 20 JO'DEE'S & "Class of '84 - Part I." EST. 1973 TUESDAY, APRIL 3rd UW-MADISON — Gay Film Night, 7 Come to Jo'Dees p.m., Historical Society Auditorium, "We and get Were One Man," won Hugo award at Chicago International Film Festival. Intimate THURSDAY, APRIL 5th UNICORN — Wet Jockey Shorts Prelim- Beer & Wine Bust - inary Contest (minimum of 4 contest- Tuesdays ants), Judging at 10:30 p.m. UW-MADISON — 10% Society "Out & About Series". History Program: "Pink Triangles — The Nazi Persecution of Lesbians & Gays", 8 p.m., 2650 Humani- ties. Slide presentation & lecture on gay Beer Bust life under the Nazi regime. - Sundays FRIDAY, April 6th UW-MADISON — 10% Society "Out & About Series". Dan J. Bradley, speaker .... .2139b. Racine St. 8:00-9:15, Memorial Union Theatre, re- (South Hwy. 32) ception following. Bradley was President Racine • 634-9804 of the Legal Services Corporation in Washington, DC under the Carter Admin- istration. He is also the Committee Chair- man with the American Bar Association's Committee on the rights of gay people and serves on the Board of the Gay Rights National Lobby. Topic: 1984 — Law, pol- ' itics, and the gay and lesbian community. SATURDAY, April 7th BODY SHOP — Wisconsin's Emperor & 10 1 W. WISC. AVE Empress Masquerade Ball. A charity event for Howard Brown Clinic. $10 con- APPLETON testant entry fee, $3 spectator fee. Judges (.414) 7 3 3-9839 on costume, era & presentation. Open 8 p.m., 9 p.m. show, 10 p.m. coronation./ Presents Barbies Beach Blanket Party ANNOYED? April 13th Male and Female hiat Mad at your lover? Is your roommate a slob? Swimsuit Contest Your neighbors too loud? Cash Prizes Now you can GET EVEN without $1.98 Beauty sacrificing your DIGNITY. Contest If you can't find the words, Say it with flowers . . April 15th !JJVLII DEAD ONES Register at `ttLtG) the Bar. Call 964-DEAD for details Page 22 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 27

Shortly before he was to move into this community at large — is trying very hard hospice Scott decided to go back to Min- to ignore this menace. Don't worry nesota to visit his family. I think now though, the price will be paid later. The that he knew he was dying and wanted to threat of AIDS is much worse today then be on his own turf when "it" happened. it was two years ago, although the media LIFE WITH Minnesota, he be- has not been giving much attention to the After he got back to CONSIDER came very ill and was put into the hospi- ongoing problem lately. When Scott was tal. His mother decided that the doctors first diagnosed in July of 1982, there had done all they were going to do for were only about 500 cases known. Today THIS by David Paul that number is well over 3,600. AN Scott and demanded his release. The hos- pital complied and while driving back to Within this issue, you will find some It's been almost a year since Scott died. expensive, real quick." (I was just read- their country home, he went into respira- important facts about the disease provid- It seems like a bad dream when I think ing in the paper recently that the average tory arrest and died. He was 30. That was ed to us by the BEST clinic here in Mil- about it all today, but it wasn't. medical bills for an AIDS patient are ex- last May, only ten months after he was waukee. When a disease as powerful and ceeding $80,000.) Common sense told me originally diagnosed. It wasn't so much deadly as AIDS strickens our community, I'll never forget the July afternoon that if we at least got the paperwork roll- Scott's death that bothered me much — the best defense is oftentimes a good of- when Scott entered the room where Da- ing before he became severely ill, it we all knew death was inevitable with fense. Clip that page so at least you can vid (my lover) and I were watching tele- would be to his benefit. There weren't this disease. Feelings of deep pity for his identify this problem. Take it out of your vision. He had a somber look on his face too many success stories on treating the mother were all that I could feel when I wallet once in a while and look at it. and quietly looked at us and said, "I've disease. That probably was the smartest learned of Scott's death. I shed no tears Remind yourselves that AIDS is not going been to the doctor today." There was was move we made. over his death. David and I both knew to go away unless some dramatic break- seemed like an incredibly long pause fol- that his quality of life was next to noth- through in a lab is accomplished. You can lowed by a burst of tears and "I've been Simply put, the months that followed ing and both know that there is an after- turn your back to it, but you're only fool- diagnosed as having AIDS." were pure hell — for all three of us. life. Scott was much better off dead than ing yourself! We had a large flat in the Castro dis- Scott did go to every possible agency alive with AIDS. I hope you live to a healthy old age as I trict of San Francisco. Scott shared the he could think of. In having AIDS, his Yeah, it sure changed my outlook on intend on doing. flat with David and I for about two years. doctors verified that he was incapacitated living a healthy gay lifestyle. Throughout God, I remember what that place looked and therefore was eligible for social secu- his illness, I always made a point to be as like when we first moved into it. We rity disability payments. That was great well educated on the subject as possible. even had Evan White (a newscaster on for getting him some cash to live on, but The research teams really are no closer to KRON-TV in San Francisco) living direct- what about the medicals? a solution today than they were two ly across the street. That building was, Shortly after he was diagnosed, I read years ago. The medical community gener- From One To Many without a doubt, the ugliest building on an article in the San Francisco Chronicle ally is ecstatic about AIDS because they From Weakness To Strength the entire block. It had a certain charm to about an experimental interferon pro- think that if they can find the cause of it, though. Over the last couple of years gram at U.C. San Francisco Medical Cen- A Place For the disease that it would lead to an almost the three of us had turned that ugly duck- ter. At that point, there really weren't Lesbian/Gay Catholics certain cure for cancer. I knew quite a ling into a home we were all proud of. (and still aren't) any other alternatives. Friends To Worship few people in the medical community & Our friendship had elevated to that of Scott went to the university the follow- personally, and it was awful hard to With Others Like three brothers, not just roommates and ing day to see if he could get in that pro- share that enthusiasm while a close Themselves. lovers. Scott was 29 years old, unem- gram. The three of us talked about the friend was wasting away right in front of ployed and receiving unemployment ben- alternatives available and we figured his my eyes. efits which were about to run out. His level of medical care would be better get- entire family lived back in Minnesota. ting involved in this kind of program. I Thinking back, Scott was a partier. He loved to go out until all hours and then For some odd reason, neither David nor found out later that it was the drug man- work on two or three hours sleep, partici- I were particularly shocked by the news. ufacturer who made interferon and some pated in a lot of anal sex (receiving end), I can't explain why. Possibly it was the grant money that made the program pos- did a lot of drugs, and didn't eat right — look in his eyes when he walked into the sible. As it were, they had already select- everything that they've been saying are room that afternoon. It was the most ed the ten participants in the program, high risk factors. helpless look I've ever seen in someones but one dropped out that morning and eyes — it was obvious that Scott knew a they needed just one more person. Scott I lost a good friend to AIDS. If just one lot more than we did. happened to be in the right place at the person changes his habits to try and give right time. themself a better quality of life and possi- After we quieted him down, my first Dignity /Milwaukee bly avoid the AIDS scene, then the pur- reaction was to pull him into the kitchen The group of ten were divided into pose of this article has been accom- 444-7177 and start talking about financial aid from two. One group would receive mega-dos- plished. various local and federal groups. Every- es of the drug, and the other a lesser thing I had heard about AIDS up until amount and/or placebo. Scott was in the It is apparent to me that Wisconsin — then said the same thing: "It gets real high dosage group. The after effects of not only the gay community, but the O Page 26 • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • March 22-April 4, 1984 • Page 23

then that he was having a seizure — and a real bad one. David had worked that night and I literally screamed at him to LIFE WITH get his ass in the living room. Waking someone up out of a sound sleep to assist in the control of a seizure is probably not ID the wisest thing to do. When David just Continued On S froze, I yelled at him to call an ambu- lance, which he did. Scott was just totally work great for a week or two until he out of it. He didn't know who David nor I AIDS would come down with another whole PATIENT were, where he was, what day of the these treatments were probably as bad as that day. I don't ever series of infections. Some of them were week it was. Nothing! It wasn't until sev- remember a time standard chemotherapy. His fever would when the three of us so bizarre. eral hours later in the emergency room felt that kind of spike up to 103-104° and he would get camraderie after that afternoon. that he even recognized who I was. (That The one infection that really made me extremely nauseous. After six or seven was the only time the hospital allowed Within just a matter of days, the spots take considerable notice was one he had hours, the fever would come back down me in the emergency room because they started growing at a rate that was much in his mouth — a yeast infection growing and he could eventually get something needed me to play forty questions with faster than we had seen previous. All of on his tongue. The treatment for this re- into his stomach. This went on for weeks. emergency room staff to find out all our excitement vanished within a week quired him to suck on a woman's vaginal the If I ever clean up vomit again, it will be the neat little diseases Scott had.) They as it was obvious that he was growing suppository. It used to make me sick to all too soon. my stomach to watch him taking these never did find out what the actual cause worse each day. He had originally been suppositories. Try and imagine how Scott of the seizure was. We were told it could Scott enlisted the help of Shanti, which diagnosed with six of the spots and now, felt — I couldn't. have been from any one of a number of is a non-profit group that helps not only just a short time later, had over 20. Other the disease, to educate the public on the concerns of changes in his body became more evident By now the entire medicine cabinet things like his medications, an infection, etc. AIDS, but provides needed assistance to as each day passed. was stuffed with various medications for those who are diagnosed. If anything That was when He developed this awful cough that all these different infections. The spots David and I started positive managed to surface during these thinking about alternative would stay with him until he died. It was had grown to around 50 — and the ones arrangements difficult times, it was Scott's counselor he had for some time were getting much for Scott. a hacking kind of cough where the Drew. I don't feel too ashamed to admit coughing fits would last for several larger, about the size of a quarter and The last thing we wanted to do was this, but there were times when David minutes at a time, and sounded like he much darker in color. Instead of just no- purposely ask Scott to move out. After and I just couldn't deal with his illness. would cough his lungs right out of his ticing spots, I thought of them as real the seizure we realized that with our Drew was always there — without fail. body. As I reflect back on all of that, it tumors now. working hours we couldn't possibly be Scott, David and I were pretty close, but was that damned cough that really both- David and I both had the same medical there with him all the time and certainly not close enough to give him that shoul- ered me the most. It wasn't the pneumon- coverage in an excellent health plan. could not afford an attendant for him. If der he needed or a warm hug. There were ia that often accompanied Karposis, but Regular visits to our doctors to get our- he were to have another attack, it would times when Scott would be in the hospital more of a bronchial condition that his selves checked over were the only way to probably be hours before Scott would and Drew would come over to pick up doctors just couldn't seem to control. have any kind of peace of mind. We had even realize what had happened to him. I some of Scott's things. We would end up been taking certain biohazard precautions was convinced that if another seizure talking for hours on end. Even if it didn't For the next several months, Scott was since the day Scott was diagnosed, but would happen that he would seriously remove the hurt, anger and frustration I in and out of the hospital regularly. It you just have no way of assuring yourself hurt himself by hitting the piano some was feeling, nor cure Scott, it sure made was necessary for him to go for blood that you're healthy unless you pay your other piece of furniture, or the floor. We me feel better after one of our talks. transfusions about every other week. He own doctor a visit. decided that the best approach was to Drew usually got called whenever it was would come home from the hospital after Somehow we did manage to keep a announce that David and I were going to necessary for a trip to the hospital be- a transfusion looking and acting like he pretty cool head about it all, and took take an apartment on our own and move cause they would not allow David and I just put his batteries on the charger for necessary precautions around Scott. It out. into the emergency room or in tests with three days. Just prior to a transfusion he looked deathly white and was totally le- probably wouldn't have bothered me too That painful decision was made a little Scott. The hospital staff would allow thargic. much to move out at this point, but Da- easier by Shanti counselors into these rooms. What Scott's announcement that he His doctors would run series of tests vid's friendship with Scott went back was trying to move into a a true saint Drew was! hospice that regularly and always found several considerably further than mine and David was being set up. It was truly an odd One day, Scott came home in better things wrong with him (infections, odd was reluctant to just throw in the towel scene as we both made our announce- spirits than he had been in previous blood counts, etc.). It was obvious that and walk away from it. We had never ments almost simultaneously. The date weeks. He told us that his doctors his body was totally out of control to his thought of asking Scott to move out until was unsure, but it seemed to coincide thought he was possibly going into some doctors because they took him off the one Sunday afternoon. with our moving plans. All three of us kind of remission as one of his purplish interferon program and concentrated realized that our friendship We were eating and watching the TV was coming spots caused by the Karposis Sarcoma more on controlling the onslaught that to a slow end and when I heard a gasp. I turned around to there was nothing any was beginning to fade away. Scott was was rapidly taking over a man's life. The of us could do about it. It had to see Scott having what I first thought was be done. just beaming when he showed us the dis- medications his doctors prescribed would a heart attack. I grabbed him, and knew Continued on page 27 appearing spot. We were all so happy Continued on page 26 WE'VE GOT MILWAUKEE'S FINEST COCKTAIL HOUR / EVERY MON- DAY THROUGH FRIDAY GET 2 FOR 1 COCKTAILS (RAIL & TAP BEER / 50 OFF CALL) PLUS COMPLIMENTARY HOR D'OEUVRES. Now Open. 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