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4 Outword Magazine October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 outwordmagazine.com Outword Married Lesbian Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Staff .S. Army Staff Sergeant Donna R. Johnson has become the first known married lesbian soldier killed in action. PUBLISHER Fred Palmer USSG Johnson was one of three soldiers killed by a suicide ART DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION bomber in Khost, Afghanistan, on October 1. SSG Johnson is Ron Tackitt survived by her wife, Tracy Dice. About 60 Afghan civilians were also injured. GRAPHIC DESIGN Ron Tackitt “She is a soldier,” Rene Johnson, Sgt. Johnson’s sister told WRAL.com. “She went EDITOR/OFFICE over there to fight, not because she was gay MANAGER or lesbian.” WRAL.com also reported that Charles Peer Johnson came from “a long, proud tradition [email protected] of military service that dates back to the ARTS EDITOR Revolutionary War.” Chris Narloch In an interview with the local ABC affiliate, Johnson’s mother said her daughter SALES will be buried with full military honors. Erin K. Newbold Fred Palmer “Wind to your wings, Sergeant Johnson. Thank you for your service,” said Ingram. CALENDAR EDITOR Charles Peer U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Donna R. Johnson CONTRIBUTING was killed while on patrol in Afghanistan on Midtown Loses a Friend WRITERS Oct. 1. Boyce Hinman and Furry Protector Chris Narloch “Our nation has changed. SSG Johnson Bonnie Osborn was able to marry her wife and serve openly Charles Peer in the U.S. Army,” said Danny Ingram, National President of the American Veterans PHOTOGRAPHY Larry Lauszus for Equal Rights. “But SSG Johnson’s widow Charles Peer will receive no benefits from the U.S. Daniel Villanueva military for the loss of her spouse. She will not receive the flag. There is still work to be DISTRIBUTION done.” Kaye Crawford According to a report from The Army Times, the bomber struck about 9 a.m., shortly after the troops got out of their vehicles to walk through a market area in ADVERTISING SALES Khost, located in the eastern part of the Northern California country. (916) 329-9280 Also killed in the blast were Sgt. Jeremy F. Fred Palmer Hardison, 23, of Browns Summit and Sgt. Charles Peer Thomas J. Butler IV, 25, of Leland. Sgt. National Advertising Representative Johnson, 29, was from Raeford and all three Rivendell Media were members of the North Carolina Army (212) 242-6863 National Guard. An Afghan translator For many years, patrons and guests to working with the American troops, four local Midtown’s Kennedy Gallery were greeted police officers and six civilians were also by Michael’s beloved Pomeranian, Charlie, who greeted everyone with a friendly tail killed. wag as he watched over the gallery. Three more American soldiers were Michael and Charlie shared 13 wonderful wounded, according to a military spokesman. years together, and we share in his loss. Outword Magazine Inc. Office 1 Ebbtide Court Sacramento, CA 95831

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outwordmagazine.com October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 Outword Magazine 5 LGBTIQ Pride Days Come to Sierra College ierra College is hosting their second annual LGBTIQ Pride Days, with events that include ten academic presentations, Stwo movie nights, informational booths in the college quad and a keynote address by former Senator Carole Migden, preceded by a faculty/student drag show. Speakers for the November 6 – 8 event community colleges in California, the include Ann Bannon, author of the Lesbian Spectrum Committee funds its activities pulp-fiction novelsOdd Girl Out and The through grassroots fundraising and Beebo Brinker Chronicles; Dana Rivers, a community partnerships. Spectrum has transgender high school teacher; and David worked closely with Greater Placer County Del Valle, author of numerous memoirs on PFLAG and has been the recipient of book/ gay culture and the entertainment industry. magazine donations from the Lavender A link to the schedule of events can be Library. found at sierracollegepride.wetpaint.com/ They are currently seeking donations of and the presentations are free and open to archival materials — LGBTIQ themed books, the public. There is a $5 donation request for early LGBTIQ rights magazines, posters, the keynote address. political buttons, LGBTIQ entertainment memorabilia, etc. and have also recently Sierra College has been leading statewide applied for a grant to purchase professional community colleges in advocacy for LGBTIQ video equipment to initiate a video project students and staff. During the fall semester entitled “We were Here!”, a project that of 2011, Sierra’s Academic Senate created a would document the LGBTIQ lives that standing committee dedicated to the success intersected with the college’s history. of LGBTIQ students. This committee, the For more information on the Sierra Spectrum Committee, works closely with the College Spectrum Committee, Pride Center, Rainbow Alliance, Sierra’s GSA, to improve Rainbow Alliance or Pride Days events, campus climate. contact the Spectrum Committee Chair, Given decimating budget cuts to Johnnie Terry, at 916-660-8055. Gay Officer’s Lawsuit Against UC Davis Police to Go to Trial Sacramento Superior Court Judge has denied UC Davis’ sixth attempt to dismiss the lawsuit filed by former UC ADavis Police Officer Calvin Chang. In denying the 361 page “Motion for Summary Judgment,” Superior Court Judge Shelleyanne Chang ruled on October 4, that there is sufficient evidence for a jury trial to proceed against UC Davis. The trial is scheduled to begin on November 5. UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi and former UC Davis Police Lieutenant John Pike (“pepper spray cop”) are among those on the witness list. Chang, the first openly gay officer on the campus police force, filed his lawsuit in 2009, alleging that he was subjected to discrimination because of his sexual orientation and race. Chang alleges that he was subjected to homophobic slurs and a homophobic death threat, while serving as a police officer for UC Davis Police Department and that after the campus police department discovered his sexual orientation, his supervisor, referred to him as a “fucking fag.” When Chang, a UC Davis alumnus, joined Former UC Davis Police Officer Calvin Chang. the UC Davis police force in 2002, he was “beat up” a gay student on campus. Chang also the only Asian-American officer on a alleges that he was subjected to retaliation campus that was nearly forty percent Asian. and that the Chancellor’s office covered up During his first year, he alleges that his his complaints. supervisor broadcast an anti-Asian racial slur In response to an investigation by the CA over the police radio directed at him. Chang also reported in 2007, that former DAVIS POLICE UC Davis Police Lieutenant John Pike had continues on page 22 6 Outword Magazine October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 outwordmagazine.com Giving Back Is Key Motivator For SMUD Candidate by Rosanna Herber y mother taught me that you must give back to your Midtown, Downtown, South Natomas, Northgate, Gardenland, Willow Creek, family, your friends and the community,” said Ben Gateway West, Sundance Lake, Westlake, “MPhillips, candidate for SMUD Board Ward Five. “She North Natomas, Rio Linda, Elverta, Robla, instilled in me a deep commitment to community service and Del Paso Heights, Hagginwood, Strawberry Manor, North Sacramento, Woodlake, that’s one of the reasons why I’m running for the SMUD Board.” Swanson Estates, Point West and others. Phillips was just six years old when his Phillips, along with retired General Manager Phillips said that he would be an advocate mother decided to leave his father and five Jan Schori and State Insurance for residential customers. “We must stay siblings in the Philippines and immigrate to Commissioner Dave Jones. focused on keeping SMUD rates low,” said the United States. He never understood why The Ward includes the neighborhoods of Phillips. “That means opposing the his mother chose him to go with her instead Governor’s plan to drain the Delta with the of one of the other kids. To this day, it remains a mystery to him. peripheral canal. We also need to do a better “It’s an odd feeling not to know why my job of connecting with customers and mother picked me over my other brothers showing them how SMUD’s programs will and sisters,” says Phillips. “Even though my save them money.” mom has passed away, I’m still trying to Phillips said that SMUD is generally well understand it,” he said with a smile. run, but its biggest challenge is reaching the Phillips has served for three years on the average customer. “SMUD basically asks you to come to their Benjamin Phillips-Leseñana, his full given name, SMUD Community Advisory Panel (CAP) “I will lead a new energy is listed on the election ballot as “Ben Phillips, and is now the Vice Chair of the committee. website and they will share information with Municipal Utility Advisor,” and he promises to be The CAP supports SMUD’s strategic goals of efficiency charge at you about how you can save money,” Phillips an advocate for SMUD customers. local economic development, contracting SMUD to better engage said. “Since research shows that customers wind projects and biomass plants, so we can inclusiveness and small business community spend about six to eight minutes each year create more local jobs and continue to be a empowerment. all the communities thinking about their electric bill, we need to steward for the environment,” said Phillips. “The Community Advisory Panel has given SMUD serves.” turn that approach on its head.” Phillips also serves on the boards of the me an opportunity to advocate for small “I will lead a new energy efficiency charge Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, the businesses at SMUD,” said Phillips. “What I’d at SMUD to better engage all the Sacramento Metropolitan Lion’s Club and like to do now is expand that advocacy to communities SMUD serves. Check out my the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center. residential customers.” website to see how you could save $100 each On Thursday, November 1, it will be a Ward Five was previously represented by year on your SMUD bill: benphillipsforsmud. whole year since my Mom’s passing,” said Rob Kerth who is running for the com.” Phillips. “Regardless of how the campaign Sacramento City Council. Kerth and two “I also want SMUD to build more local turns out, I think my Mom would be proud other SMUD Board members have endorsed energy generating projects, like solar farms, of her legacy.”

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Call Us or Join Online Today! RainbowChamber.com 877-RCC-RCC4 Toll Free / 916-266-9630 outwordmagazine.com October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 Outword Magazine 7 Sacramento Museums Host Out & About Halloween & Harvest Fun Sacramento Valley Aids Run/Walk n October, many of the 30 members of Sacramento Association Hosted by the Capital City AIDS Fund, this year’s Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk was held Saturday, October 13, with runners and walkers braving the early morning chill to raise funds for of Museums (SAM) are offering fun Halloween and harvest- Sacramento HIV/AIDS charities and service organizations. Sacramento Supervisor Phil Serna was related events and activities sure to get guests in a festive spirit, the featured speaker and the Sacramento Men’s Chorus was on hand to perform the National I Anthem. Congratulations to Liem Nguyen (#51) for finishing first; to Mario Guerrero (#31) for including: finishing second; and to Sarah Marshall (45), the first woman finisher and fifth overall. Visit CapCityAIDSFund.org Spookomotive Train Rides at the history-rich streets and re-live 19th century Railroad Museum -- October 27 & 28 lore and a bit of the dark side of All aboard for some Halloween fun Old California’s history (not appropriate for Sacramento style, onboard The California very young children). HhistoricOldSac.org. State Railroad Museum’s “Spookomotive,” Trick-or-Treating in Old Sacramento a whimsically decorated train crawling – October 27 with spiders, cobwebs and cornstalks The Old Sacramento Schoolhouse while staffed with an entertaining Museum is a great place to start Trick-or- “skeleton crew.” Visit treating, in a safe and friendly CaliforniaStateRailroadMuseum.org. environment. scoe.net/oldsacschoolhouse. Wee Halloween at the Crocker Art Boo at the Zoo – October 30 & 31 Museum – October 31 Ghoulish family fun, rain or shine, with Celebrate the “wee” in Halloween with safe trick-or-treat around the lake at 25 this fright-free alternative to trick-or- different candy stations, magic shows, treating. Start by decorating treat bags, costume dance party, ghoulish games and then small groups will encounter gentle lots of family fun. Ride the Spooky Train or surprises in the form of music, poetry and

The Front Street Shelter’s Haunted Open House, from Noon - 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 28, will have dogs in costumes (vote for your favorite), live entertainment with Roni & the Flight, free hot dogs and sodas and lot’s of kid activities. That’s the treat, the trick? Deciding which animal to adopt and take home. SacPetSearch.com dance, ending with a delicious celebration. Creepy Carousel for an additional fee. CrockerArtMuseum.org. www.saczoo.org. A Grimm Halloween at Fairytale Town Sutter’s Haunted Fort – October 26 & – October 26, 27 & 28 27 Trick-or-treat at 17 candy stations as you A special Halloween program based in wander through the Grimm Brothers’ fact but with a decidedly creepy twist, amid classic fairytales! Plus hands-on activities, the glow of campfire and guided tours a costume parade and performances of through the darkened rooms with unusual Goldilocks and the Three Sharks by and intriguing tales of California’s early Puppet Art Theater Company (additional pioneers. SuttersFort.org. cost). FairyTaleTown.org. Haunted Library Stacks – October 26, The Governor’s Mansion After Dark from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – October 26 & 27 A screening of a classic scary movie and For the younger crowd, “Mansion After escorted haunted tours, plus a visit from Dark” activities take place upstairs and re-enactor ghosts of 1900’s Sacramento. offer a spooky good time with scary music to set the mood, dim lighting, fortune www.saclibrary.org tellers, darkened rooms and even “coffin Zombie Scavenger Hunt II at the corners.” For the 13 and over crowd, Central Library – October 27 from 6 p.m. “Mayhem Manor” activities will take on a to 10 p.m. full scale “Steampunk” theme showcasing Combining the spirit of Halloween with gravestones, mannequins, taxidermy and the coming zombie apocalypse, the entire other oddities that offer a scary good time. Central Library will be used for an Parks.ca.gov/governorsmansion. adventure to survive, find useful items and Ghost Tours at the Sacramento save the world. For ages 14 – 24. www. History Museum – October 26 & 27 saclibrary.org Old Sacramento guests can journey For more information about SAM, its back in time to hear ghostly tales and partners and/or these and other events and spooky stories as they walk through the activities, visit www.sacmuseums.org. 8 Outword Magazine October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 outwordmagazine.com COLOR Live-in Therapists: The Wisdom of Dogs by Tom Moon, MFT, The Examined Life n a recent talk, spiritual teacher Jack Kornfield said, “If you can Unlike service dogs, companion dogs aren’t trained for any specific tasks, but instead sit quietly after difficult news, if in financial downturns you provide company for people dealing with remain perfectly calm, if you can see your neighbors travel to emotional problems such as post-traumatic I stress, panic and anxiety disorders, fantastic places without a twinge of jealousy, if you can happily depression, etc. eat whatever is put on your plate and fall asleep after a day of They provide their owners with many running around without a drink or a pill, if you can always find healing benefits, including relief from feelings of isolation; an increased sense of well-being; contentment just where you are, you are probably a dog.” security, self-esteem, and optimism; He meant this as a humorous reminder to improved mood; healthier daily the group to lighten up on themselves, but I habits and a sense of purpose; also saw another meaning in his words. reliable affection and around-the- Maybe one of the reasons so many of us love clock support. It’s because of these our dogs so much is that they have so much demonstrated healing abilities that to teach us. landlords are required to allow them When people achieve balance and to live in pet-free housing, just as they contentment (usually after years of struggle!) are required to do with service dogs. we call it wisdom, but so many dogs seem to The other day I ran into a neighbor have these qualities without any effort at all. who was taking his new dog out for a We humans find each other complicated and walk, and he said to me “I’d like you unpredictable, and everyone has experienced to meet my new live-in therapist.” It’s betrayal and duplicity from our own kind; touching to see people on the street but our dogs offer us the security of and in the parks caring for their dogs unconditional loyalty and uncomplicated love. with a level of devotion equal to what We tell ourselves to live in the present and parents feel for their children, and it’s take life one day at a time; and some of us do not hard to understand why they do daily meditation practices to arrive in the it. here and now – a place dogs inhabit naturally We may be the smartest beings on for a lifetime. We spend so much of our lives the planet in some ways, but when it The staff at Outword is lucky enough to have comes to emotional intelligence and wondering what will make us happy, while two live in therapists, Scooter and Betty, who our dogs find happiness running after a ball. remind us daily that this too will pass. natural wisdom our pets have a lot to teach Everyone knows how important service us. dogs are for people with physical disabilities, Tom Moon is a psychotherapist in San Orbitz_OutwardAD_NoBleed_10.8125x6.35.pdf 1local 10/5/12 laws also 2:47 recognize PM another class of but many are unaware that federal, state and service animals, called “companion dogs.” Francisco. His website is tommoon.net.

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10 Outword Magazine October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 outwordmagazine.com COLOR The Men Interview Pro Bowler, Scott Norton by Eric Carlyle & Matt Fish, Men on Sports n the world of professional sports very few athletes have come out during their career. Scott Norton is an exception. As a IChampionship bowler on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) tour, Norton is out and happily married. Scott, why bowling? in college, I was in a team environment. I grew up around the sport. My mother, Being out to them and having them accept Virginia Norton, is in nearly every bowling and support me helped me be even stronger Hall of Fame. I grew up watching her so I than I was by myself because I knew I had spent most of my childhood inside a bowling people behind me. center! She inspired me to shoot for the stars How accepting is the professional and to work hard to achieve my goals. And bowling community of your husband, of course, it didn’t hurt to have a Hall of Craig? What about the fans and sponsors? Famer as a coach. Most people are great with us. Craig gets With a bowling legend for a mother, did to be a spectator and he gets along with that make it easier or harder for you when most of the tour players’ wives very well. you decided to pursue a career as a Whenever he’s not there, I always get the professional bowler? question “where’s your hubby?” so it’s nice to Having a mother, my mother, as a bowling see that people enjoy both of us. I do get a legend did make it more difficult in the fair amount of LGBT fans that come out just beginning. People expected the best out of to see me, as well. That’s nice to help foster a me because of my pedigree. So when I didn’t competitive spirit in them to achieve their perform well, people would be very critical; goals, too. It’s also nice to see that coming but if I performed well, it was merely out did have a positive impact on their lives. expected. As I have progressed in my career, Sponsors, for the most part, have been great however, it has become easier and easier to although there have been exceptions. shed those thoughts as people are beginning What would you tell other gay to look at me as being separate from my professional athletes who want to come mother. Now, instead of “Oh, you’re Virginia’s out to their teammates but haven’t done it son,” I even hear some people saying “Oh, yet? you’re Scott’s mom.” It is a nice change to be The biggest thing I would say to gay recognized on my own merit. athletes who perhaps haven’t come out is Speaking of things being easier, do you that you’re only hurting yourself. It does think it was easier to come out as a bowler make life a little more difficult being out, but than say, if you played a team sport? it certainly must be worse hearing some of It’s hard to say that it’s easier. First, the homophobic slurs and macho talk going bowling is traditionally a little more blue- on in the locker room and just having to collar, and as such, it tends to have a lot of shake them off, pretending you didn’t hear it. those personalities involved. Additionally, we Today most teams would be super go to small town USA much more often for supportive of any athlete on their team, and I bowling tournaments than the MLB or NFL would think it would be a liberating does since most of their teams are in experience for the gay athlete. It certainly metropolitan areas. was for me. Bowling is also very lonely. In a team Being gay aside, you were the PBA’s sport you think you’d have the support of 2010/2011 Rookie of the Year. What does your teammates whereas I’m on my own out 2013 look like for you? there, literally. I’m the only out professional male bowler so sometimes I do feel like I’m living on a bit of an island. When I bowled BOWLING continues on page 22 Coming Out in Professional Sports Explored in The First Out

When a high school baseball player is drafted by a big league team, he hides his homosexuality to preserve his career, then struggles to maintain his dignity and gain acceptance in the traditional world of professional baseball in The First Out. Although still being filmed and edited, you can see the trailer at www.TheFirstOut.com. outwordmagazine.com October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 Outword Magazine 11 COLOR Get Your Digits on Your Dog by Gina E. Knepp acramento’s local animal shelters are bursting at the seams with lost dogs and cats. Sadly, every year, nearly 35,000 Sanimals wind up in our shelters, most are strays found wandering our streets completely naked. Yes, I said naked. No microchip, no license Animal licensing is a lot like getting your tag, no rabies tag, no phone number and no car registered at DMV. Revenue for animal California driver’s license number — licensing ensures there are adequate Animal completely and utterly naked. As silly as it Control Officers patrolling the streets may sound, it’s true. looking for Fido. Some of the money is set Most of us would never lose our dogs, this aside to pay for low cost spay and neuter

We may look like Larry, Curly & Moe, but you’d be the stooge if you don’t get us a microchip or ID tag — and put your phone number on it! could not possibly happen to us, but it does. programs. But most importantly, a license Animals get lost for a variety of reasons, tag on your dog’s collar is a sure fire way to many of which are accidents and not the get your beloved Fido back if he ends up at result of being a bad pet owner. a shelter. If you have ever lost a pet, you understand A microchip is another safeguard to immediately the horrible panic that ensues, making sure you are reunited with Fido if imagining your little buddy lost, scared and he gets lost. That, coupled with simply darting through traffic. putting your phone number on his collar is The issue of lost pets should be relatively even better. Most people who find an animal straightforward, but every day tearful souls will call a phone number before calling arrive at the steps of Sacramento’s animal Animal Control. shelters looking for Fido. Shelter staff ID tags are free at some shelters and are immediately begin the litany of questions, no more expensive than a Grande Latte was your dog microchipped? Was your dog from Starbucks. Skip the mocha this week wearing a collar? Was your dog licensed and and get your digits on your dog! vaccinated for rabies? Was your phone number on the collar? Gina E. Knepp is the Animal Care All too often, the questions are responded Services Manager for the City of to in the negative. A myriad of reasons are Sacramento. She can be reached at 916-808- given. Most pet owners simply do not 8333 or www.sacpetsearch.com. You can understand the rules and better yet, naively also see some of the pets available for believe they could never possibly lose their Permanent Homes at www.facebook.com/#!/ animal. CityofSacramentoFrontStreetAnimalShelter.

12 Outword Magazine October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 outwordmagazine.com COLOR Help Your Smelly Cat Get Greener and Healthier by EarthTalk, E - The Environmental Magazine t makes sense that environmentally enlightened cat owners would want cat litter made from natural products that will not Ipotentially compromise their own health or that of their beloved pets, and fortunately, thanks to increased concern for cats’ health and the environment, there are plenty of greener options out there. Many mass-market cat litters contain makers say it is still tough on odors, and is significant amounts of silica dust, which has 99.7 percent dust-free. It also comes in been linked to upper respiratory issues in cats recyclable paper packaging. and even humans. Likewise, the chemical Wood shavings and sawdust also make good fragrances in many cat litters can also be toxic cat litter substrates. NEPCO’s Cedarific Natural to cats. Cat Litter (www.nep-co.com ) is a blend of Yet another issue is the sodium bentonite hardwood and cedar chips with no clay or clay in “clumping” cat litters. The fact that this silica dust. Besides being inexpensive, it is easy type of clay can swell up to 15 times its to handle, has a pleasant odor, and is original volume when a cat urinates or biodegradable and compostable. defecates into it makes it an excellent cat litter SwheatScoop Natural Wheat Litter keeps substrate, as waste clumps can be scooped out odors at bay through the power of natural and filled in without changing the entire litter enzymes in renewable wheat crops; it is box. But when cats ingest this material it can low-dust and low-tracking besides being cause gastrointestinal distress that in some biodegradable and compostable. Meanwhile, cases can lead to death. Also, the clay World’s Best Cat Litter is made from whole commonly used can be derived from kernel corn. And Benevo Cat Litter is made environmentally destructive strip mining. from non-genetically modified maize and other To wit, Yesterday’s News (www. vegetable derivatives. yesterdaysnews.com) cat litter is made from Frugal eco-conscious cat owners might recycled newspaper and is reportedly three consider making their own cat litter by times more absorbent than clay. It is non-toxic repurposing everyday materials that would and contains no scented fragrances, but its otherwise end up in the waste stream. Plain

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With a Little Attitude and a Lot Of Love, Reader Pet Pics Outword’s Pets and the People They Tolerate

“Don’t even think of it!” Mimi warns Robert Woodward snapping this shot of her and Robert’s partner Adam Hennessy. “I did all that walking at the SVARW, and YOU get the Target “Just a few more belly rubs and I’ll be good. T-shirt?” Shelbie asks Russell Ozawa. Promise!” Roxie tells George Hansen III.

“Aren’t you supposed to be fixing my dinner?” Lucy asks Ron Tackitt.

“Hey, what do I have to do to get the Big Guy’s office?” Lord “Where’s the ball, I’m ready to play!” Jed tells Erin Lawrence. Wallace Alford Mays, aka. Wally, asks Evan Mays

“Pink becomes me, and it tastes good, too,” Ellie “So I’ll hang out at the fire hydrants and we’ll wrap up the K9 Mae tells Roy Gilmore. vote!” Oreo tells Steve Hansen. “Does HE really have to be in the shot? Really??” asks Stephanie Slagel’s, Dennis.

“I think I see a SheBeagle over there, let’s go!” Phineas tells Arvin Magusara. “Darling, if you want me to do that, you are going to have to put “Ah, finally, a good nap in the lap of luxury,” say Jon Benorden’s a bigger gem in this collar,” Teddy Bear tells Cindy Ajay. Buster and Jack. 14 Outword Magazine October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 outwordmagazine.com COLOR Out & About Sacramento’s Red Dress Party Was Flaming Over 350 people attended Sacramento’s first Red Dress Party, brought to Sacramento by Sac. G&L Board President, David Heitstuman, and hosted by TJ Bruce’s Badlands on Saturday, October 6. Although not a drag event, some folks did go the extra mile, and all the fun was to raise money to support the G&L Center’s HIV/AIDS programs and services. Visit www.SacCenter.org

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CALENDAR continues on page 22 16 Outword Magazine October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 outwordmagazine.com Shocktoberfest 13: The Bride of Death, Plus Why We Love Horror Films Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson by Chris Narloch hy do we pay to watch scary movies? Irwin Yablans, he massive Halloween-in-the-Castro street party may be a creator of the Halloween films that forever changed the thing of the past, but you will still see people dressed (if not Wgenre, says the answer’s easy. Tundressed) for the occasion throughout that San Francisco “When done right, a horror movie evokes Paramount Pictures and head of Orion ‘gayborhood’ on All Hallows Eve. an involuntary response involving fear, Pictures. (www.irwinyablans.com). excitement, repulsion and fascination,” says Yablans. His masked creepster Michael Myers debuted in 1978 and has spawned a wave of iconic horror characters. Horror will always tantalize the masses because it touches a visceral emotional response within everyone – unlike other genres. Not everyone finds the same things funny, for example, but just about everyone finds the same things scary, he says. “Horror connects on that most fundamental level. A truly frightening boogieman, a likeable protagonist and sympathetic victims puts audiences right in the shoes of the characters being chased,” says Yablans. Another important aspect is knowing the difference between horror and horrible. As a boy, Yablans Flynn DeMarco & Russell Balckwood in Shocktoberfest 13: The Bride of Death. grew up in a poor tenement in The bars are still open for business that and be prepared for a hands-on theatrical Williamsburg, Brooklyn, listening to radio shows that relied on “theater of night, but the streets of the Castro are no experience. Visit Irwin Yablans, the creator of the Halloween longer closed for drunken revelry on www.thrillpeddlers.com. the mind” narratives, which captured series, says horror movies evoke an involuntary Halloween, thanks to a shooting a few years the imaginations of listeners. He used this response involving fear, excitement, repulsion Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson approach with the Halloween film series. and fascination — and that’s why we love them. back that prompted concerns for public safety. One of my favorite new musicals of recent “Too many of today’s horror films rely on Here are a couple other ideas to consider if years is this off-Broadway smash that made it blood and guts to coax gross-out responses you are thinking of taking a drive over to the to Broadway for a short but sexy run in late from audiences,” Yablans says. “Halloween Bay Area in late October (or November). 2010. Not to be confused with Abraham was successful, in large part, because it Shocktoberfest 13 Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, BBAJ did originally played more on the mind, where fear lives.” One of my favorite NorCal theater troupes star the same actor (Benjamin Walker) as that Yablans’ legendary horror series presents its 13th annual scare-fest, running ill-fated big screen movie. appropriated a children’s holiday, Halloween, Although I haven’t seen their production yet, through November 17 at the Hypnodrome, the and made it exciting for adults. “Everyone SF Playhouse has a successful track record and theatrical home to San Francisco’s wants to be young again – at least should know just what to do with this hip rock sometimes,” he says. Other successful horror Thrillpeddlers. musical, which has crazy comedic fun with Billed as “an evening of horror and unhinged franchises – Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday American history. and copied Yablans’ comedy,” Shocktoberfest 13: The Bride of Death the 13th Scary Movie The musical redefines Andrew Jackson, our branded approach: recognizable titles, includes one classic Grand Guignol thriller, two controversial seventh President, as an Emo costumes or makeup and theme music. world-premiere one-act plays, a ghastly musical rock star and focuses on populism, the Indian Yablans talks more about the secrets of spectacle by Scrumbly Koldewyn, and the Removal Act and the founding of the making a great horror film in his new famous lights-out spook-show finale. Democratic Party. memoir, The Man Who Created Halloween, If you want to scare the wits out of your date, Through November 24. Visit and details his rise as a successful ask for a “shock box” in the back of the house, www.sfplayhouse.org. independent producer, sales chief for

outwordmagazine.com October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 Outword Magazine 17 Entertainment How To Survive A Plague Is a David Sedaris at Mondavi Must-see Plus Dan Savage in Berkeley ocumentaries are alive and well at Sacramento’s Crest, and wo very different gay role models will have speaking that midtown movie palace has been showing some great engagements in Northern California this November when Dones this year. TDavid Sedaris and Dan Savage appear separately, in Davis and Berkeley, respectively. David Sedaris 2010. By asking people to film and upload Funnyman David Sedaris is one of short, positive videos about their experiences America’s preeminent humorists. A master in the LGBT community, Savage aimed to of satire and observational writing, he reduce the rate of gay teen suicide. addresses the human condition with his own Advertising Age called It Gets Better one of wonderfully warped perspective. the nation’s top social media campaigns. Sedaris’s pieces, which appear regularly in Savage will appear on the Berkeley campus The New Yorker and have twice been as part of Cal Performances current season, included in The Best American Essays, deftly on Saturday, November 3. Visit slice through cultural euphemisms and www.calperformances.org. political correctness. The author’s recent bestseller, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk, was released in the fall of 2010. David Sedaris will appear on Friday, November 16 at the Mondavi Center in Davis. Visit www. Don’t miss the latest, and one of the most both gay and straight, who took to the mondaviarts.org. important, docs to reach Sacramento, when streets to protest the silence surrounding the How To Survive A Plague opens at the Crest crisis during this period were some of the Dan Savage on Friday, October 26. bravest allies the LGBT community has ever A regular There’s no guarantee that the movie will seen. contributor to The play for more than a week so don’t wait. Those warriors deserve our respect, and New York Times and Every gay person in Sacramento should see with this powerful documentary film public radio’s This this riveting, important film. directed by David France, they are at last American Life, the very outspoken Dan How To Survive A Plague is the story of receiving the recognition they deserve. two coalitions — ACT UP and TAG With unlimited access to a treasure trove Savage appeals to (Treatment Action Group) -- whose activism of never-before-seen archival footage from countless fans with and innovation helped turn AIDS from a the 1980s and ‘90s, France puts the viewer his frank and funny death sentence into a manageable condition. smack in the middle of the controversial discussions of Despite having no scientific training, these actions, the heated meetings, the sexuality and sexual self-made activists infiltrated the heartbreaking failures, and the exciting orientation. pharmaceutical industry and helped identify breakthroughs. Savage’s It Gets promising new drugs, moving them from For show times and information about Better campaign on YouTube has gained experimental trials to patients in record time. How To Survive A Plague , visit www. immense popularity The outspoken queer writer Larry Kramer thecrest.com. For more movie reviews, visit David Sedaris and many other brave men and women, www.outwordmagazine.com. since its creation in

18 Outword Magazine October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 outwordmagazine.com Entertainment Cirque du Soleil’s IRIS Dazzles at the Dolby Theatre in L.A. by Chris Narloch may not qualify as a Cirque du Soleil expert, but I have seen all of their shows in Las Vegas – with the exception of Believe Istarring magician Criss Angel – and also many of the touring shows. Those touring productions can sometimes matter in its set design, its costumes, and its feel somewhat similar to each other, but the lovely score, which was composed by Danny “sit-down” Cirque du Soleil shows – resident Elfman, a frequent collaborator on director productions like the big-budget ones in Las Tim Burton’s movies. Vegas – are usually uniquely spectacular, for My favorite of the many ingenious design obvious reasons. elements in the show is a skirt — worn by a O, for instance, utilizes a large pool of dark-haired, French-looking woman — that water built especially for that Bellagio-based resembles a film reel and turns into a silent Las Vegas show, making it impossible to film projector known as a praxinoscope as it take on tour. spins around her body. While in Los Angeles recently to visit Several of the set pieces in the show are family, I was excited to see a new resident similarly stunning, especially a beautifully Cirque du Soleil production, created detailed movie studio sequence and a rooftop exclusively for the Dolby Theatre on cityscape with trampolines hidden in the Hollywood Boulevard (formerly known as tops of the buildings. the Kodak). Unlike some Cirque du Soleil shows (and IRIS is about the history and art of the early movies), IRIS is a “talkie” – it contains movies, which makes it the perfect show to dialogue, in addition to the aforementioned play in the heart of Hollywood, on the same music. It also sings and dances and makes block as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, where you laugh, although I could have done celebrity hand and footprints, and those stars without the extended “audience participation” portion of the show, which on the sidewalk, still draw countless tourists features a very masculine drag queen each day from all over the world. behaving badly at an awards show. IRIS utilizes the basic Cirque du Soleil The musicians are cleverly ensconced in structure of stringing together a series of plush box seats on either side of the stage, animal-free circus acts – acrobats, and they become part of the show, which is contortionists, and aerialists, etc. – using a fortunate to take place in the gorgeous One of the many spectacular costumes in IRIS theme or thin plot. is this one, a film reel that turns into a silent Dolby Theatre, the permanent home of the film projector known as a praxinoscope as it This time out that plot is a little thicker Academy Awards ceremony since 2002. spins around the singers body. than usual, utilizing the rich concept of Of the many talented acts in IRIS, I cinema history and featuring a love story especially enjoyed both the aerialists, who involving a budding composer in romantic perform over the heads of patrons in the and strength. man with a whip attached to the top of his pursuit of an aspiring actress. orchestra section at several points in the There is almost too much to take in at a head is the show for me. The title of the show refers to both the iris show, and the brightly-colored “bug” men, couple points, what with different performers IRIS is playing indefinitely at the Dolby of the eye and of the camera, and IRIS whose precision front flips and back flips on all around and above the stage Theatre in Los Angeles. For more successfully mines its cinematic subject to each other displayed remarkable balance simultaneously, but any show that features a information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com. Broadway Sacramento Hosts Memphis, Plus The Kitchen Witches & The Price by Chris Narloch he latest Broadway touring show brings some fiery Memphis soul to Sacramento. Elsewhere, Sacramento stages showcase TThe Price, an acclaimed family drama by Arthur Miller, and The Kitchen Witches, a comedic catfight between two cooking queens. Memphis between a black woman who aspires to be a You may have already seen the original hit singer and a white man who spins Broadway cast on PBS’s Great Performances, records at a radio station — a love affair that but that taped production can’t compare to was still forbidden in 1950’s Memphis. Visit the thrill of seeing this 2010 Tony Award www.calmt.com. winner for Best Musical live on stage. The Price You’ll have your chance when Memphis I haven’t had a chance to see it yet, but the sings and dances its way in to Sacramento reviews have been ecstatic for this B Street for eight performances, Oct. 30-Nov. 4 at the Felicia Boswell (Felicia), Rhett George (Gator), Bryan Fenkart (Huey) and Will Mann (Bobby) in the National Touring Production of MEMPHIS presented by Broadway Sacramento at The Community Community Center Theater. BROADWAY Center Theater Oct 30 – Nov 4. Photo by Paul Kolnik. 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20 Outword Magazine October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 outwordmagazine.com COLOR The Spills and Thrills of Drag Business Directory Queens On Ice Returns ell, there may be more spills then thrills, but that’s what makes it fun, isn’t it? Of course, you don’t have to be in WDrag to join the fun, that’s what Rusty, Felicity and DoMe specialize in, you can just come for the fun and laughs! Last year’s event was a big success, with plenty of skaters showing off their moves and scurrying around the rink to the tunes of our own playlist. We also had a mobiltruck vendor on hand providing hot beverages and snacks. This year’s Drag Queens on Ice is sponsored by Outword Magazine and the Downtown Sacramento Partnership (downtownsac.org), and will be held on Wednesday, November 7 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Downtown Sacramento Partnerships Ice Rink, located at St. Rose Of Lima Park at the corner of 7th and K Streets. The cost is only $5, a donation that includes your skate rental, and this year organizers have assured us that there will be plenty of skates on hand for girls and boys and men and women of all sizes, including muy grande. Three organizations, the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center, CGNIE-La Kish Scholarship Fund and NorCal AIDS Cycle, will be on hand as beneficiaries for the evening, and will be asking you for donations and selling raffle tickets as well. 100 percent of all money raised will go to the charities. Advance tickets can be purchased from any of the three organizations or at the door the evening of the skate.

Precious Cargo, DoMeMoore, Felicity Diamond and Gary Silvey show how it is done at Drag Queens on Ice 2010. The Price Is Right Adds First Male Model

The Price Is Right just may become one of our favorite shows, now that they’ve added actor/ model Rob Wilson of Boston to their bevy of beauties. Wilson had to win the role, competing against 26 hopefuls who were put through their paces, including writing and singing original lyrics to the show’s iconic theme music, showing their excitement as they were each called to “come on down” and experiencing the frantic pace of a costume change. Thanks to our friends at gay.net, you can see more photos of Wilson at www.gay.net/entertainment/tv/2012/10/08/meet-first-male-model-price-right#slide-1

outwordmagazine.com October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 Outword Magazine 21 COLOR Letters Davis Police continued from page 4 continued from page 6 possible – Stoli, Hoppy Brewing Company, RDP Team – Spencer Tschida, Josh Klein, Department of Fair Employment and position as a UC Davis Police Officer, Paragary’s Restaurant Group, the Sacramento Donny Vasquez, Ryan Greenleaf, George Housing and a complaint filed with the U.S. “general damages” for the loss of his career Kings, Made in the Shade Tent Rentals, Ryan Raya, Ryan Brough, Ronnie Scharffer, Equal Employment Opportunity and public safety pension. Greenleaf Photography, Zocalo, Icing on the Jonathan Cameron and Brett Anderson — we Commission, the University reinstated During the course of Chang’s Cupcake, Rockstar, Bar West, TreyBCakes, did this together, and I can’t wait to see what Chang, later citing an issue of “some discrimination complaints over his six years Mr. Pickles Sandwiches, Outword Magazine, you inspire for next year! confusion.” of employment, UC Davis never conducted Badlands Night Club, the California Check out photos at: www.ryangreenleaf. Chang also alleges that following his any internal affairs investigation nor Endowment, Empathy Therapy, the Rainbow smugmug.com or www.facebook.com/media/ reinstatement, he reported continuing imposed discipline against any officer for Chamber of Commerce, and the Capital City set/?set=a.296248443823641.69574.2708699 harassment and a death threat to the any of the homophobic harassment and AIDS Fund Play Safe Campaign – we salute 69694822&type=3 University. However, former Chief Annette retaliation committed against him. Instead, you! David Heitstuman, Board President Spicuzza concluded she “could not identify” UC Davis has employed six different law Finally, thank you SO MUCH to the entire Sac G&L Center which officer wrote the threat, even though firms to defend against Chang’s complaints. the threat was written in the officer’s own handwriting. Bowling Smelly Cat Chang alleges that in response to his continued from page 11 continued from page 13 discrimination complaint, Spicuzza stated to 2013 promises to be an exciting year. I will be sawdust makes great cat litter, but doesn’t Chang, “Why don’t you leave?” travelling around the world for many different control odor as well as other substrates and Chang’s lawsuit seeks reinstatement to his tournaments as the PBA looks to expand into a might be hard to find in urban areas. The web global market with their partnership with the site treehugger.com offers instructions on how World Bowling Tour (WBT). I am leaving Oct. 1, to turn old newspapers into cat litter; the Broadway 2012 to go to Vienna for a WBT event, and will process is a bit involved but can save money continued from page 19 be going to Japan in January for a tournament while extending the life of discarded newsprint. there in addition to the normal tour schedule. Cat litter made from natural materials can production of Arthur Miller’s rarely staged The Kitchen Witches Keep an eye out – I predict things are going to also be composted as a way to reduce waste (at least in these parts) drama about a battle I have never seen this intriguing comedy, but get interesting, and hopefully with some personal while creating rich soil for the garden. The between two estranged brothers over some that will change when it returns to Sacramento success, we can bring more attention to the Glenbrook North Zero Waste Blog in family furniture. courtesy of Ovation Stage. The premise, equality discussion and inspire youth around the Vancouver, BC provides instructions on how to If the glowing reviews weren’t enough to involving two cable-access cooking queens who world to accept and love themselves for who they get healthy compost from cat litter derived detest each other, sounds irresistible. are. from wood, sawdust or vegetable products. get me to the theater, the cast would cinch the deal. Local powerhouses Dave Pierini, Of course, the pair is forced to star in a show Men on Sports is a collaboration between (glenbrookzerowaste.wordpress. together, and faster than you can flip a flapjack, Compete Magazine co-founder, Eric Carlyle, and com/2010/03/30/how-to-compost-your-cats- Elizabeth Nunziato, David Silberman and their catfight turns in to a food fight.The former NBA athlete and LGBT sports ally, Matt litter.) Brian Dykstra star, with Buck Busfield in the Kitchen Witches plays Oct. 27-Nov. 18 at Fish. Visit Compete Magazine at www. EarthTalk is written and edited by Roddy director’s chair. Through November 3. Visit California Stage on R Street. Visit www. CompeteNetwork.com. Scheer and Doug Moss (www.emagazine.com). www.bstreettheatre.org. ovationstage.com. dedicated to you and hosted by the SVL. 9 Eyed Hens: Living in the Fringe to Joshua p.m. No cover. Bolt Bar, 2560 Boxwood St. Breese: Star Trek: The Next Generation— Info: 916-649-8420 SacBolt.com Queerly Going Where No Gender Binary sacvllylthrcorp.org Dares to Go. For full schedule of events, visit sierracollegepride.wetpaint.com Saturday, 3 PALM SPRINGS PRIDE Wednesday, 7 An amazing 128 performers on seven DRAG QUEENS ON ICE stages and three dance venues including It’s a gay ice skating night, and Rusty, Andy Bell, Karmin and Kimberly Caldwell. Felicity and DoMe will be on hand to Info: PSPride.org show you they ain’t just Bingo Bimbos. It’s all for charity and $5 gets you on the ice, Sunday, 4 including skate rental. 6 - 8 p.m. The FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING Downtown Sacramento Partnership Ice The Sacramento Library hosts Full Circle: Rink at St. Rose of Lima Park, 7th & K Sts. An Exploration of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series, with this month’s book The Return KRISTEN CHENOWETH of the King. Plus, there will be a Lord of the The Emmy and Tony award winner in a Rings fashion show, photo showing of rare concert appearance featuring songs locations from the Lord of the Rings film from her new CD Some Lessons Learned. series and a sword fighting demonstration 7:30 p.m. Community Center Theatre, (events vary per date.). 2 p.m. Central 1301 L St. Info: 916-808-5181 Tickets.com Library, 828 I St. Info: 916-264-2920 saclibrary.org. Friday, 9 Monday, 5 OUTWORD’S HAPPY HOUR CAPITAL CITY VOLLEYBALL It’s been a long week, so come and unwind Come cheer on your favorites, six games with a very special Happy Hour at The to choose from in two divisions, starting at Depot. We will have some great raffle 7, 8 & 9 p.m. Jackson Sports Academy, prizes and of course TJ has some great 5237 Walnut Ave. Info: SacVBall.com drink specials. 5:30 - 7 p.m. The Depot, 2001 K St. Info: OutwordMagazine.com Tuesday, 6 SIERRA COLLEGE PRIDE DAYS A full day of presentations, from Kim Bateman: On Ugly Ducklings and Cross- 22 Outword Magazine October 25, 2012 - November 8, 2012 • Volume 25 • Issue 20 • No. 467 outwordmagazine.com COLOR Out & About SIGLFF Celebrates 21 Years The Sacramento International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival celebrated 21 years of bringing quality LGBT films to Sacramento the weekend of October 11 - 13. Continuing its tradition of giving, some of the proceeds from this year’s festival will be donated to Golden Rule Services (GoldenRules.info) and the Closet Door Theatre Company (ClosetDoorTheatre.org). Visit www.SIGLFF.org

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