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EQCA Executive Divas For Days Finding the From Military Brute Director Steps Down This Xmas Perfect Present to Vampire Slayer page 2 page 19 page 20 page 22 Letters & Announcements Help pass the Safe Schools means we must rely on your Help Make Advent Improvement Act. tax-deductible donations even more 2010 Equally Blessed Adopt a bishop this season and to close the ever-widening gap. This Advent season, join the make a contribution in his name to We need your gift of $1,000, progressive Catholic movement in an LGBT rights organization and $500, $250, or $100 today! wearing a rainbow ribbon to then send a letter to the bishop Please donate online or call us church as a public symbol of justice letting him know of your gift. today at (916) 446-5880, ext. 123, and solidarity with LGBT youth in To stay connected, order ribbons so that you and your family can this time of increased awareness or learn more, visit The Trevor enjoy musical theatre in 2011! about youth suicides. Project or DignityUSA.org. Help Keep Theatre Arts In Our Do you feel called to do more for Community Alive and Thriving! our youth? Here are some other Sincerely, ways you can make a difference: Sacramento Theatres Richard Lewis Pledge to have a conversation Need Your Help Executive Producer about LGBT justice issues with a Dear Outword, family member, colleague, You have probably noticed the neighbor, member of your parish empty seats in the theatre - at Free Tax Preparation or faith community, or with a Music Circus, Broadway The Sacramento coalition for public official Sacramento and Cosmopolitan Working Families is offering tax Volunteer for an LGBT Cabaret. returns prepared for free for organization, maybe one that For the first time in our 60-year income-eligible families. works with LGBT or questioning history, these empty seats and IRS certified tax preparers are youth. unsold tickets mean we face critical available to help you claim the Help create a safe space or decisions about how we will Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) anti-bullying policy to support continue to provide musical theatre and other credits you might be LGBT youth in your local school or this coming year. entitled to under law. faith community. Bringing musicals to life requires They’ll help you e-file and you If you know a Knight of not only hard work and energy, but can receive your direct deposit Columbus, ask them if they know a significant financial investment. refund within ten days of filing. how their is being spent on Tickets sales cover only a portion of For free tax preparation, call anti-gay campaigns. this expense. Fewer tickets sold 916-498-1000 starting Jan. 3, 2011. EQCA Executive Director Steps Down eoff Kors, who has been at the helm of one loss of revenue has caused belt tightening in the organization. of the most successful LGBT lobbying and Contributions to the group, Gadvocacy organizations in the nation for the according to tax records, past nine years, has announced that he is resigning plummeted after the passage of Prop 8. However, Kors told the Bay from the group, effective March 31, 2011. Area Reporter that “We’re in a Kors has led EQCA almost since Equality California, but of any sound and healthy financial its beginning and is largely credited LGBT group in the nation — having situation.” That may be a very rosy for the many accomplishments of passed 25 pieces of legislation depiction though, as contribution in the organization, including more through the legislature in the 2008 of $14 million have dropped than 70 pieces of LGBT legislation. 2009-2010 session.” to just over $5.8 million so far this He worked closely with the Kors’ departure comes at a time year, according to Kors. Legislature’s LGBT Caucus and when EQCA is facing financial hard The losses are taking a toll on other legislators on issues as varied times. Like most non-profits, the organization though. EQCA as domestic partnerships, financial support for the plans to continue to lobby for transgender rights, Harvey Milk organization is waning, and the LGBT issues, including marriage Day, insurance discrimination, Equality in California. It will do so protection for LGBT youth and with fewer staffers, and with fewer seniors, and twice helped shepherd offices statewide. marriage equality bills through the Plans are for EQCA’s legislator, only to have them vetoed Sacramento, San Francisco, West by Governor Schwarzenegger. Hollywood, Los Angeles and San Kors, and EQCA, also fought Diego field offices to remain open. against Prop 8, perhaps the group’s However, many of the most stinging defeat which led to organization’s canvassing offices, considerable second-guessing and including in Sacramento, criticism of the organization. which has already been closed, will Kors will help EQCA with its be shuttered. The canvassing offices search for a new executive director brought volunteers together for and will continue to press for phone banking, training and LGBT legislation in the meantime. door-to-door canvassing. Also in “For me, after nine years,” Kors Sacramento, Chris Moore, who led told LA’s Frontiers, “it seems like a EQCAs political action arm has good time to leave since we just Equality California’s Executive been let go. Moore is the President had our most successful legislative Director Geoff Kors speaking at the Sacramento EQCA Awards in of Sacramento’s Stonewall session in the history not just of May 2010. Democratic Club. 2 Outword Magazine December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 outwordmagazine.com Why do birds suddenly appear? Created in Denmark from hand-turned oak. A simple, graceful shape. Heads tilt to express a frame of mind. Perhaps they long to be close to you…

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Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association “Illinois Religious Freedom Midtown Business Association ILLINOIS Golden Gate Business Alliance Protection and Civil Union Act,” continues on page 26 outwordmagazine.com December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 Outword Magazine 5 DADT Report Says Letting Openly Gay Troops Serve Won’t Hurt Military by Boyce Hinman ven as Senators and staffers were still reading or revised issuances based on the recommendations in the report”. through the Pentagon’s newly released If the Secretary of Defense Ereview of the controversial “Don’t Ask Don’t approves these issuances, “The Tell” policy, they began hearings on the policy in Department of Defense and the Services would also develop Washington with support and opposition for the education and training materials policy solidly split along partisan lines. and communications plans that “Today’s report confirms that a with someone they believe to be would be used in the strong majority of our military men gay, in general, unit performance implementation stage.” and women and their families — was not affected negatively by this - Stage Two, the implementation more than two thirds — are added dimension.” stage, would begin once Congress passes legislation ending the DADT prepared to serve alongside One of the most fundamental policy. Once that happens, Americans who are openly gay and objections to ending DADT has “Education and training programs lesbian,” said President Obama in a been that it would prevent unit necessary to prepare the force for released statement. “This report cohesion and thus impair the repeal and to communicate the also confirms that, by every military’s ability to complete its upcoming policy changes would be measure — from unit cohesion to mission. executed.” And “Upon the effective recruitment and retention to family One finding in the report directly date of repeal, the Department of readiness — we can transition to a challenges that assertion. The Defense and the Services would new policy in a responsible manner report notes that, 69 percent of put any new or revised policies into that ensures our military strength Service members reported that effect.” and national security.” they had served with a Service - Stage Three would be the The U.S. Department of Defense member whom they think was a “sustaining stage.” In this stage, released two documents on Nov. homosexual. Of those, 92 percent follow-up would be done in order 30, concerning the military’s “Don’t stated that the unit’s “ability to to monitor implementation and Ask Don’t Tell” policy. One is a work together” was “very good,” make adjustments to the policy as needed. report of the results of a survey of “good,” or “neither good nor poor.” The plan describes, in great members of the U.S. armed Only eight percent of them said detail, what would be done in each services. This survey asked whether that the effect of having a of the above stages. or not service personnel think homosexual in the unit was poor These two documents provide a allowing LGBT people to serve or very poor. giant step forward towards the goal openly in the armed services would Here are some other survey of ending the “Don’t Ask Don’t be disruptive to those services. results found in the report: Tell” policy. Further action, The second document outlines a - 70 percent of Service members however, hinges on Congress proposed way of implementing an predicted ending DADT would ending the policy. end to “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” have a positive, mixed or no effect. “With our nation at war and so (DADT). - 74 percent said the end of many Americans serving on the The report notes that the survey DADT would have no effect on frontlines, our troops and their was sent to almost 400,000 service their decision on whether or not to families deserve the certainty that members and their families, and re-enlist. Only 12 percent said it can only come when an act of 215,052 people responded to it. It would effect that decision. Congress ends this discriminatory notes that the Department of - 15-20 percent said repeal would policy once and for all,” said the Defense made affirmative efforts to have a positive effect. President in his statement. “The House of Representatives has reach and get the opinions of - Only 30 percent of Service already passed the necessary present and former gay and lesbian members overall expressed some legislation. Today I call on the service members. 296 self concern about the repeal of DADT. Senate to act as soon as possible so identified gays or lesbians took part However, 40-60 percent in the I can sign this repeal into law this in the survey. Marine Corps and in various year and ensure that Americans Surveyors also used individual combat arms specialties said who are willing to risk their lives interviews and group discussions ending DADT would have a for their country are treated fairly among service members, and other negative impact on the armed and equally. Our troops represent methods, to get as much accurate services. The report notes that this the virtues of selfless sacrifice and information as possible. percentage of negative responses love of country that have enabled The report states that, “We should be taken seriously, but says our freedoms. I am absolutely conclude that, while a repeal of the plan they propose addresses confident that they will adapt to “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” will likely, in that issue. this change and remain the best the short term, bring about some The document proposing a plan led, best trained, best equipped limited and isolated disruption to for the end of DADT is very fighting force the world has ever known. unit cohesion and retention, we do comprehensive (it’s 95 pages long). You may see copies of the two not believe this disruption will be It describes several stages to documents discussed here by widespread or long-lasting, and can implementing the change: clicking here, and then clicking on be adequately addressed by the - Stage One would begin prior to the links at the bottom of the web recommendations we offer”. the enactment of the law to end based version of this article. The report went on to say, “Both DADT. In this stage, “the Boyce Hinman is the founder of the survey results and our own Department of Defense and the the California Communities United engagement of the force convinced Services would continue to review Institute. He can be reached at b. us that when Service members had existing policies and issuances [email protected] or the actual experience of serving affected by repeal, and prepare new calcomui.org. 6 Outword Magazine December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 outwordmagazine.com Anti-gay Rapper Draws Protesters at “THE FUNNIEST,MOST SUBVERSIVE Harlow’s FILM OF THE YEAR!” -Peter Debruge, THE VILLAGE VOICE

About 30 protestors, led by Equality Action Now, demonstrated outside of Harlow’s on Sunday, Nov 28 at a performance of Jamaican dancehall performer Capleton, who is known for his songs and comments from the stage during past performances calling for LGBTQ people to be killed. With the help from the Lavender Angels, and their friends from the Guardian Angels, the safe and relatively quiet protest was concluded around 10:15 p.m. Photos by Kati Garner.

EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS START FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 CHECK DIRECTORIES FOR LISTINGS MOBILE USERS: For Showtimes - Text PHILLIP With Your ZIP CODE To 43KIX (43549) outwordmagazine.com December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 Outword Magazine 7 Outword • 8.625x13” DECEMBER ISSUE New Legal Guide Shows Irrational Treatment of HIV+ Persons new comprehensive analysis of HIV specific • A man with HIV in Iowa, who • A woman with HIV in Georgia possession of a “biological weapon” had an undetectable viral load, received an eight year sentence for after he allegedly bit his neighbor. criminal laws and prosecutions in the U.S. received a 25 year sentence after a failing to disclose her HIV status, Ending and Defending Against Ashows that people are being imprisoned for onetime sexual encounter during despite the trial testimony of two HIV Criminalization: State and decades, and in many cases have to register as sex which he used a condom; his witnesses that her sexual partner Federal Laws and Prosecutions is sentence was suspended, but he had was aware of her HIV positive intended as a resource for lawyers offenders, as a consequence of exaggerated fears to register as a sex offender and is status; and community advocates on the about HIV. not allowed unsupervised contact • A man with HIV in Michigan laws, cases and trends that define The publication, Ending and and prosecutions have no positive with his nieces, nephews and other was charged under the state’s HIV criminalization in the United Defending Against HIV impact whatsoever on HIV infection young children; anti-terrorism statute with States. Thirty-four states and two Criminalization: State and Federal rates or risk behavior.” U.S. territories have HIV specific Laws and Prosecutions, covers Most of these cases in the study criminal statutes and 36 states policies and cases in all 50 states, involve consensual sex or conduct have reported proceedings in which the military, federal prisons and U.S. such as spitting and biting that has HIV-positive people have been territories and was released by The only a remote possibility of HIV arrested and/or prosecuted for Center for HIV Law and Policy on exposure. For example, a number of consensual sex, biting, and spitting. Nov. 17. states have laws that make it a At least 80 such prosecutions have occurred in the last two years “In the United States there are felony for someone who has had a alone. many shocking cases of persons positive HIV test to spit on or touch “We support the work of the being prosecuted for otherwise legal another person with blood or saliva. Center for HIV Law and Policy’s conduct solely based on their HIV “We hope that this resource will Positive Justice Project. This status,” said René Bennett Carlson, put a spotlight on this terrible manual is a tremendous CHLP’s Managing Attorney, and one injustice and make it easier for achievement and provides a of the authors of the manual. “This advocates to defend against these desperately needed resource for the singling out of people with HIV for discriminatory prosecutions,” HIV community,” said Vanessa arrests and punishment without Bennett Carlson added. Johnson, Executive Vice President consideration of the responsibility of Some examples of recent of the National Association of all parties in a sexual relationship, prosecutions discussed in CHLP’s People with AIDS (NAPWA). the actual risk of HIV transmission manual include: The manual can be accessed and and whether transmission even • A man with HIV in Texas is downloaded at www. occurred is based on intolerable serving 35 years for spitting at a hivlawandpolicy.org/resources/ ignorance about HIV. These laws police officer; view/564. LGBTs Included in Health Policy Blueprint he U.S. Department of Health and Human the document. Previous versions of Healthy Services took an important step as they People referred only to lesbian, gay Tunveiled policy goals that for the first time and bisexual people. This success acknowledged that LGBT individuals experience follows a decade of national community effort to document the health disparities that affect their health status. health challenges confronted by Healthy People 2020 (HP2020), on Dec. 3 LGBT health appears as LGBT persons. the blueprint for national public a special topic area among the 42 Information on the health prevention and policy goals listed within HP2020, and recommendations can be found at for the next decade, was released transgender people are included in www.healthypeople.gov. The goals set forth in Healthy People 2020 will guide the allocation of federal public health resources for the next ten years. The LGBT topic area page speaks strongly about issues affecting the health of LGBT people, such as the impact of discrimination, the importance of widespread cultural competency, the LGBT community’s

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8 Outword Magazine December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 outwordmagazine.com Gays Most Targeted for Hate Crimes Sac. Valley Bears Spread Holiday Joy ay men and lesbians are far more likely to by the anti-gay movement to demonize homosexuals. These be victims of a violent hate crime than any claims – ranging from the myth Gother minority group in the United States, that homosexuals don’t live nearly according to a new analysis of federal hate crime as long as heterosexuals to the utterly bizarre claim that gays statistics in the latest issue of the Southern Poverty helped orchestrate the Holocaust Law Center’s Intelligence Report, released Nov. 22. – are examined in detail. Anti-gay “ music,” a style The SPLC’s analysis of 14 years “As Americans become more of music that features lyrics of hate crime data found that accepting of homosexuals, the most advocating the murder of homosexuals, or those perceived to extreme elements of the anti-gay homosexuals and is growing in be gay, are more than twice as movement are digging in their likely to be attacked in a violent heels and continuing to defame popularity far beyond its native hate crime as Jews or African- gays and lesbians with falsehoods Jamaica, is also described. The Americans; more than four times that grow more incendiary by the music has sparked an effort by gay as likely as Muslims; and 14 times day,” said Mark Potok, editor of the and lesbian activists in Jamaica and as likely as Latinos. The findings Intelligence Report. “The leaders of throughout the Western world to are based on FBI hate crime this movement may deny it, but it stop its growth. The Sacramento Valley Bears donated $1,000 each to three deserving statistics from 1995 to 2008, the seems clear that their demonization The law enforcement edition of charities at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Pictured presenting Intelligence Report, which is being the checks is Bear-at-Large Steven Pera with Kurt Kurtis, Technical Director, from the Lambda Players; Judith Argall Dalziel, Board President, of Avalon sent to about 55,000 officers, also House; and Tabitha Stout, Board Vice President, of the Lavender Library. contains a training DVD to help Photo montage courtesy the Sacramento Valley Bears. Learn more about the These findings come as a wave of anti-gay officers recognize the threat when Bears at SacBears.org. attacks have washed across the country. dealing with extremists from the “sovereign citizens” movement. This past May, two officers in West period for which there is complete of homosexuals plays a role in Memphis, Ark., were murdered data. The basic pattern also holds fomenting the violence, hatred and when they stopped two sovereigns. true in individual years. bullying we’re seeing.” The Southern Poverty Law The analysis is being released to Even after the recent string of Center is a nonprofit organization coincide with the release of the teen suicides, which brought that combats hate, intolerance and FBI’s hate crime statistics for 2009. national attention to the issue of discrimination through education, These findings come as a wave of anti-gay bullying, leaders of these litigation and advocacy. The anti-gay attacks have washed groups blamed those seeking to Intelligence Report is the SPLC’s across the country. In New York, for protect students from bullying. quarterly investigative journal that example, ten suspects were arrested Eighteen anti-gay groups are tracks the activities of hate groups for brutally torturing three gay profiled in the Winter 2010 issue, and monitors militia and other victims. And in Covington, Ky., a which also contains an article extremist activity. For more neighborhood was hit by a series of debunking ten key claims spread information, visit www.splcenter.org. violent anti-gay attacks. Most dramatically, four teenagers committed suicide in September after being bullied, taunted or outed as homosexuals. This analysis of hate crime data can be found in the Winter 2010 issue of the Intelligence Report, which also explores how the hard core anti-gay movement in America is becoming more extreme in the face of gay rights advances. The complete issue can be read at www.splcenter.org.

outwordmagazine.com December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 Outword Magazine 9 Tips for Transgender Travelers s transgender people and their families and your appearance. As long as your ID has a recognizable picture of you on it, with your legal name prepare to travel for the holidays, many and birth date, it should not cause any problem. Ahave expressed concern about the various • Foreign objects under clothing such as binding, new invasive equipment and procedures at the packing or prosthetic devices may show up as unknown or unusual images on a body scan or airport announced by the Transportation Security patdown, which may lead TSA personnel to do Administration (TSA). additional screening. This does not mean that you The National Center for Transgender Equality opposes the cannot fly with these items, only they may lead to routine use of full-body scanners and the new invasive patdown further screening. Be prepared to give a brief procedures, continues to work with the TSA to minimize privacy description of what they are or check them in your intrusions and ensure respectful treatment of transgender luggage so that you can minimize scrutiny and delays. travelers. • Items containing liquid, gel or powder substances Here are some ideas and information to help you have safe and will trigger additional security screenings and therefore uneventful travel this season. we strongly recommend that you pack these items in • Both travelers and TSA personnel have the right to be treated your checked luggage or leave them at home. with dignity, discretion and respect. If you encounter any issues, • Wigs or hairpieces may require additional politely ask to speak to a supervisor immediately. Remain polite. screening if they are bulky or not form-fitting. If you Do not raise your voice or threaten TSA staff; this only results in have gone through a metal detector or body scanner additional delays. and TSA personnel want to do additional screening of • You have the right to opt out of a full-body scan in favor of a a wig or hairpiece, you may request that a patdown be manual patdown. It is your choice. limited to your hairpiece or that you be permitted to • You have the right to choose whether a pat down is conducted pat the area down yourself and have your hands in the public screening area or in a private area, and, if in a swiped for chemical residue. private area, whether to be accompanied by a travel companion. • If you are carrying medically prescribed items, • You have the right to have manual search procedures such as syringes for hormone injections or vaginal performed by an officer who is of the same gender as the gender dilators, it is very helpful to have proof of the medical you are currently presenting yourself as. This does not depend on necessity of the item(s). Ask your doctor for a letter the gender listed on your ID, or on any other factor. If TSA stating that he or she has prescribed the item or keep officials are unsure who should pat you down, ask to speak to a medical devices in their pharmacy packaging that supervisor and calmly insist on the appropriate officer. includes a prescription label. Be prepared to briefly • You should not be subjected to additional screening or inquiry explain the purpose of the item if asked. because of any discrepancy between a gender marker on an ID For more information, visit nctequality.org

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Martha Pollauf Scooter My darling daughter of course, because she needs Vinny, my long lost boyfriend, I miss him so. me but makes me feel like she wants me. Betty Aunt Ellen, she gives me cheese.

Jackie Cuneo Megan Lawrence My parents because there is always beer and whisky My family in Ohio, especially my mom, because in the house. I don’t get to see them all the time.

Linda Petersen Dave West Hmm, “Pacific Grove,” just because … My boyfriend because I love him very much … or maybe Santa, because I like older guys. outwordmagazine.com December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 Outword Magazine 11 Out & About

The Pocahontas Promenade The Capital City Squares, Sacramento’s LGBT square dancing club, celebrated their 29th anniversary with a dance on Nov. 22. Titled Pocahontas Promenade, the dance drew dancers from San Francisco and the Bay Area, and was a great kick off for the start of the oldest LGBT square dancing club in the nation’s 30th anniversary. The club holds weekly lessons with plenty of time for dancing at all levels. Come dance with them, visit www.capitalcitysquares.com. Photos by Larry Lauszus, Photography by Larry.

12 Outword Magazine December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 outwordmagazine.com Food A Gay Man’s Eat, Pray, Love Experience fter a trip to Italy in 2001 with his partner, author Mark Leslie reluctantly returned to Ahis home in Alabama. He couldn’t get the splendor of the country out of his head though, so in 2005 he returned alone to Viterbo, Italy, and immersed himself in a cooking and intensive language course where he would live and study with his teachers. Each day, Nonna a charming encountered, along with 29 Italian grandmother taught him to authentic, delicious family recipes cook authentic Italian recipes while Nonna shared with him. her daughter, Alessandra, taught Passing on the favor, here is one Leslie colloquial Italian. of Leslie’s favorites that he would In Beyond the Pasta: Recipes, like to share with you. Language & Life with an Italian Family, Leslie shares his experience Pollo al Pomodoro e Olive in a day-to-day journal format and (Chicken with Tomato and Olives) Pollo al Pomodoro e Olive is one of author Mark Leslie’s favorite recipes. offers his charming story in English 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into 8 or He also shared with Outword that one of his favorite Italian restaurants with enough translated Italian 10 pieces (cut into 10 by dividing is in Sacramento - Biba. “Biba Caggiano is a most enthusiastic fan of my heat, and when the oil is hot, add book and she wrote an ‘Advance Praise’ blurb for the back of the book. I woven throughout that, by the end, the breast into quarters) hope you’ll go to Biba and give it a whirl. E’ buonissima!” the chicken pieces, skin side down even non-Italian speakers will feel Salt and freshly ground black and fry until nicely browned, 20 minutes. Remove the cover and “passato” and can be found either as if they have learned the language. pepper to season the chicken. turning to brown both sides, 3 to 5 cook another 10 minutes, until the bottled or cartoned, as is the case (It is also perfect for those looking 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive minutes on each side. chicken is done and the sauce has with the Pomi brand. to refresh their Italian.) oil When the chicken has browned, thickened slightly. Recipes, Language & Life with an Readers get to know and love this 1 cup dry white wine transfer to a plate and set aside. Add Remove the chicken to a warmed Italian Family, by Mark Leslie, is kind-hearted, generous, and often 2 large cloves garlic, minced the white wine and garlic to the platter. Adjust the seasoning of the available at your favorite bookstore dramatic Italian family and with ¾ cup strained tomatoes, such as pan, scraping the brown bits off the sauce with salt and pepper, and or online. Leslie’s artful description of every Pomi brand * bottom of the pan. After the wine pour the sauce and olives over the meal, conversation and experience, 1½ cups (5 ounces) whole green has reduced by half, about 3 chicken. Serve hot. Serves 6. they feel as though they are actually olives, pitted minutes, add the strained tomatoes, *Note: Strained tomatoes can be there, eating and laughing along ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste olives, salt and pepper. Stir until readily found in most supermarkets with Nonna and the entire family. ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black combined. Return the chicken to the in either the canned tomato or pasta In the book, Leslie also shares pepper, or more to taste skillet with its juices. Cover, turn the aisles. Sometimes the product may what it was like to come out of the heat down to low and simmer for be referred to by its Italian name closet with his host family and the Dry the chicken pieces with paper fears he had about how they would towels to remove any excess accept him knowing he was gay. moisture and liberally season with The book includes photographs of salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the sights, food, and people he the oil in a large skillet on medium

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16 Outword Magazine December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 outwordmagazine.com Fela! This fascinating new musical was inspired by the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician, Fela Kuti, whose fiery Afrobeat rhythms DVD ignited a generation. Inspired by his mother, a civil rights champion, Kuti 12 Men of Christmas on DVD defied a corrupt and oppressive ow can you go wrong with Kristin Chenoweth military government and devoted his and twelve naked men? for “Mr. life and music to the struggle for freedom. HDecember” begins, with the holiday-timed If this sounds like the recipe for a DVD release of 12 Men of Christmas. “PC” history lesson, think again. Fela! is one of the most original and This cheeky, romantic comedy is a holiday must-have and stars exciting new shows to open on Broadway superstar, Emmy-winner and gay-fave Kristin Chenoweth as a Broadway this season (or any big-city girl who must get Douglas Hodge and Kelsey Grammr in La Cage aux creative in order to save a small season). Featuring the dazzling Folles. Photo by Joan Marcus. direction and choreography of Bill T. town. and very effective device since she is Jones, the show is a captivating continue to co-star in the show When die-hard New Yorker playing the ghost of Fela’s mother, with Kelsey Grammer through and publicist E.J. Baxter musical biography of a complex, who died from injuries she suffered challenging performer. February 13. (Chenoweth) loses both her after being thrown from a window of The stars are icing on the cake Two actors perform the role of Fela her son’s compound by armed high-powered Manhattan job on different nights, and I saw Kevin in this sparkling revival of the and her lawyer-fiance at her military personnel. classic musical comedy about the Mambo, who alternates with Sahr To its credit, Fela! doesn’t shy away office Christmas party, she winds long-standing love between Ngaujah. The show is staged as a live from those disturbing aspects of the up taking a job and moving to concert inside the Nigerian nightclub singer’s story, even as it celebrates Georges (Grammer) and his Montana. where Fela regularly performed, with his life with some of the most husband, Albin, who moonlights To help the local search-and- the audience as Fela’s fans. Although magnetic music, singing and dancing at their Saint-Tropez hotspot as the rescue station raise desperately entirely scripted, the musical feels ever presented on a Broadway stage. glamorous chanteuse Zaza. needed funds, she convinces the like a spontaneous, free-form event Fela! plays through Jan. 2, 2011 at The key to this production’s male rescue workers to pose for that could explode at any moment. the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on W. success – it was directed by Terry a naked calendar. Along the way, This seeming unpredictability is 49th Street. Johnson – is in the way it balances she discovers what really matters appropriate to Kuti’s music and to his the broader comic elements such to her and wins the heart of one life, which was marked by violence La Cage aux Folles as Albin’s tantrums and his swishy of the pin-ups while she’s at it. and tragedy. Mambo is mesmerizing I may have to see this one again ‘maid’ with realistic, heartfelt Twentieth Century Fox Home in the role, and Patti LaBelle plays since the producers recently scenes between Grammer and Entertainment has even created a fun, interactive special feature for the his mother, Funmilayo, with the announced that none other than Hodge, who are both terrific as an 12 Men of Christmas DVD which gives viewers the opportunity to create same regal authority we have come Harvey Fierstein, who wrote the entirely believable gay couple. their very own special calendar using images from the film. to expect from this R&B superstar. book for La Cage, will be stepping La Cage aux Folles is currently Even before she appears, LaBelle’s into the role of Albin come February playing an open-ended run at The soaring, supernatural singing voice is 15 of next year. I saw Tony-winner Longacre Theatre on W. 48th heard from off-stage, an appropriate Douglas Hodge in the role, who will Street.

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All proceeds benefit local HIV/AIDS services. outwordmagazine.com December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 Outword Magazine 17 Theatre Shrek the Musical Opens in S.F. Plus Lemony Snicket & Coraline he current trend towards stage works based on movies has spawned a subset of projects Tinspired by movies and books aimed at children of all ages. Three of the hottest such shows 2008 and ran for over 12 months, are currently playing in the Bay receiving mostly positive reviews. Area during this holiday season. Featuring a clever score with 19 Shrek the Musical all-new songs, spectacular scenery, Based on the 1990 book Shrek! dancing and lots of laughs, the by William Steig as well as the show brings the hilarious story of 2001 DreamWorks film of the same everyone’s favorite ogre to life on name, Shrek the Musical has a stage. distinguished pedigree compared to Shrek the Musical plays through most movie-to-stage adaptations. January 2, 2011 at the Orpheum The fairy-tale misfit musical Theatre in San Franicsco. Visit features a book and lyrics by www.shnsf.com for more Pulitzer Prize winner David information. Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), music by Tony Award-winner Lemony Snicket’s The Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Composer is Dead Change), and direction by Jason The show must go on? But the Moore (Avenue Q) and Rob Ashford actor is mute, the director is crying, (Promises, Promises). the dancer is lazy – and the The original Broadway composer is dead! production opened in December This holiday show is a wacky

world premiere from beloved Bay Area artists Lemony Snicket, Nathaniel Stookey and Geoff Hoyle that includes classic clowning and 100 or so puppets from the pioneering folks at Phantom Limb. Lemony Snicket’s The Composer is Dead plays through January 15 at Berkeley Rep. For more information, go to www. berkeleyrep.org. Coraline Poor bored Coraline, left to rattle around her perpetually distracted, workaholic parents’ house all by her lonesome. Late one night, her dreams of a better reality come true as she passes into a perfect replica of her own world. But as the rats start to creep from the floorboards, and the way home becomes increasingly unclear, Coraline begins to suspect that, perhaps, all is not as perfect as it seems. This off-kilter new musical, with a book by David Greenspan and music and lyrics by Stephin Merritt, is based on the same Neil Gaiman novel that inspired the recent hit animated movie. Coraline is currently receiving its West Coast premiere at The SF Playhouse in San Francisco through January 15, 2011. Visit www. sfplayhouse.org. 18 Outword Magazine December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 outwordmagazine.com Music by Chris Narloch Divas For Days This Xmas Four Holiday CD Reviews t’s a diva-heavy Christmas this year, at least where new holiday music is concerned. Read on for my thoughts about I2010’s high-profile seasonal CDs from , and a pair of girl groups. Annie Lennox A Christmas Cornucopia Christmas In Harmony For fans of this former Sony Masterworks Eurythmic, any new release “Christmas In is a cause for celebration, Harmony” is the first and her first holiday CD is release in many moons a Christmas present they from this hit girl group can open early and enjoy from the ‘90s, but I for years to come. This is a can’t say that I really lush, classy collection of missed their saccharine immaculately produced sonic “sisterhood.” songs with Annie’s The first holiday spectacular voice right out collection from Wilson front on every track. Phillips is just what you No mushy vocals for would expect from the Lennox. The singer tears in trio that originally hit it to every title with gusto, big with the smash, and she enunciates every ‘self-help’ single “Hold word of Christmas classics On” – airbrushed including “,” harmonies and sappy “,” and “O Little covers of seasonal Town Of Bethlehem.” seasonal CD this year, a sequel of the traditional staples such as “Silent I especially enjoyed the inclusion sorts to her gazillion-selling Merry songs, presumably Night,” “Silver Bells” of less ubiquitous seasonal songs, Christmas from back in the to allow for and “.” such as “The Cherry Tree Carol” day. She even re-recorded the maximum and “The Coventry Carol,” and her mega-hit from that superior over-singing funky version of “God Rest Ye collection, “All I Want For — always Carey’s Merry Gentlemen” is a standout. Christmas Is You,” which is also the trademark. I did, however, enjoy a best song on this disc. few of the up-tempo tracks, such as The Puppini Sisters Unfortunately, Carey and “Oh Santa!” and a disco version of Christmas with The Puppini co-producer tend to the New Year’s anthem, “Auld Lang Sisters slow down the arrangements on Syne.” The Verve Music Group This talented trio is a sensational sham; they are not really sisters, and only one of them has the last We love what we do name Puppini. They are, however, and it shows. sisters in song, and their sassy girl-group harmonies are tight as a drum. If you haven’t purchased a Puppini product previously, this new holiday release is a great place to start. The ladies nail a broad range of material, including modern chestnuts originally recorded by Elton John (“Step Into Christmas”), George Michael (“Last Christmas”), and Mariah Carey (“All I Want For Christmas”).

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She even started her Creating the baskets is one of the them, looking for broken or customers from own company to help you find that most fun parts of my business – the cracked sockets and frayed enjoying perfect gift, and not just for the possibilities are endless and I want or bare wires. Damaged holiday lights. Christmas Holidays, but for to make my clients look good by light sets should never be These bright used. ideas will • Keep ladders away from overhead power help conserve lines and electrical energy and service lines to your save money: home when hanging • Use low-wattage outdoor lights. LED holiday • Only use Underwriter’s lights. Vibrant Laboratory (U.L.) or Factory LED lights come Mutual (F.M.) approved in a variety of electrical devices, extension cords colors and use 80 and lights. These approvals percent less energy indicate the product has been than conventional lights. tested for electrical safety and LEDs are cool to the touch, reliability when used as advertised. LED lights are a great fire and shatter proof. • Follow the manufacturer’s way to spread instructions when stringing lights. holiday cheer while still saving on • Put your lights on a timer so electricity costs. Bright and colorful, they turn on and turn off at a Most directions allow no more than they have a much longer life span, three sets of lights to be plugged and even come in battery operated certain time. together. versions, like this no-cords-attached • If using incandescent lights, use • Use one long extension cord wreath readily available online. those that have mini-transformers instead of linking several shorter • Always unplug lights and within each light string’s plug. 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outwordmagazine.com December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 Outword Magazine 21 Get Ready for Dancing Troy Ruptash: From Military Brute In The River City to Vampire Slayer by James Villanueva he Dancing Dorothys, The Warped Wizard t’s a vampire eat vampire world in today’s Hollywood, You know, I understand where that’s coming from, but I look forward to a and the Infamous Munckins are all coming to and openly gay actor Troy Ruptash has, pardon the time when people aren’t surprised by Sacramento to dance down the Yellow Brick pun, sunk his teeth into it, quickly becoming one bad it. I consider myself a versatile actor T I and one of the things I like about Road, all part of Dancing in the River City, a dance mamma jamma on the silver screen. acting is being able to transform. I like competition and show that will include the California This past fall, Ruptash released two does it through the story of this the challenge. movies. In 30 Days of Night: Dark courageous woman. You can see the Your recent characters have been Same-sex State Championship contest. Days, he played Agent Norris, an FBI issue from her point of view and I’m far from stereotypical, i.e., best Agent trying to rid the world of the glad to be a part of a film that has the friend/catty queen/eccentric legions of vampires that have taken potential to make a difference and neighbor/Ducky from Pretty in Pink, over the human race and, along the shed some light on DADT. although many people in the LGBT way, gets to kick some vampirical ass. You play the character Agent community The second movie, A Marine Story, Norris in 30 complain tells the personal story of one woman’s Days of Night: about experience as a Marine officer and the Dark Days. type-casting, absurdity of the military’s ban on gays. What can you most of us However, Ruptash is no stranger to tell me about still squeal at the limelight. At the age of 13 he that Jack and Salchowed, toe-looped, and double- character? Karen scenes axled, his way to his first national Agent on Will and ranking as the Canadian novice men’s Norris is an Grace. Do you bronze medalist. By the age of 17 his FBI Agent see yourself eyes were set on the ultimate goal, a who is ever playing spot on the Canadian Olympic team. handling such a role? Of course, Ruptash had other vampire cases. I love the aspirations beyond the ice — acting. The reason he Jack and Karen Soon after leaving his figure skating is so involved scenes myself. career, Ruptash enrolled in the is he is I think they’re prestigious Ryerson Theater School. secretly funny. My What followed was a slew of television working with issue is that appearances that included Mad Men, the queen of there’s more Prison Break and Supernatural. Soon, the vampires, spectrum of VIMA, a Bay Area mens dance team, will be performing at Dancing In The the big screen came a’callin’ which Mira Kishner’s how one’s River City, a dance competition and show set for January 16, 2011. brings us to Ruptash today. character. sexuality can Dancing In The River City Richard, one of the organizers of Talking to me from his home in LA, When you manifest. features world-class champions and the event. “Winners will receive Ruptash took some time out to discuss meet Norris Audience professionals whose talents rival titles from the North American his new movies, type casting, preparing you find out members need those of Dancing With The Stars Same-Sex Partner Dance for steamy sex scenes, DADT, and — he is dying of to see more — all designed to entertain and Association (NASSPDA).” Lycra? some mysterious disease and the only characters and cannot pin it to one A way for him to live is if he becomes a delight. The theme for this year’s As part of the California State What can you tell me about type, the stereotypes. I like the idea of Marine Story and filming a movie vampire. I found the role very playing a gay character whose show is, “Over The Rainbow In Championship, a NASSPDA dealing with DADT? interesting because he starts off human River City” inspired by music from sanctioned event, dancers will sexuality is not the focal point of the A Marine Story opened in theaters and wants to become a vampire. character. Joe in A Marine Story is The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz and compete for championship titles in: last weekend in New York and this There has been such a positive definitely one of those characters. He’s Wicked. International Standard Men’s and weekend in LA. I am pretty psyched response and, in some aspects, a kind of a regular guy in some sense. “This will be our third year and Women’s; International Latin Men’s about it. surprising response to the fact that Sexuality is a part of the story, but we are excited to be hosting the I’m really proud to be a part of this an openly gay actor is playing such a 2011 State California DANCING movie because I think what it does is male dominant role. Do you think VAMPIRE Championships,” said Sandy continues on page 25 spotlight and highlight this issue, and that’s a fair response though? continues on page 25

22 Outword Magazine December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 outwordmagazine.com Calendar compiled by Charles Peer VALLEY BEARS BRUNCH CHRISTMAS CRAP-ARRAY Join the Sacramento Valley Bears Wednesday, 15 A completely irreverent mish- Sunday, 19 for brunch and exploring Nevada RAINBOW CHAMBER MIXER mash of holiday crap, debuting a MISSISSIPPI BAR HIKE City’s Victorian Christmas.Brunch Join members of Sacramento’s piece by Jack Dubowsky (of Get out and stretch your legs on starts at 10:30 a.m. and then LGBT business group at their “Magic Snow” and “ in this easy five mile loop, mostly Dec. there will be a carpool for those monthly mixer with a holiday the Castro” notoriety,) and the along level dirt trails through this who want to head up to Nevada flare, for socializing and audience favorite filthy sing- forested gravel bar along the Friday, 10 City. Black Bear Diner, 2700 El networking, with spectacular along. 8 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 156 north shore of Lake Natoma near CLUB CHICOS @ FACES Centro Rd. Info: SacBears.org views of the city and equally Eddy St., SF Info: lgcsf.org Hazel Ave. See the view from the Cristina from Viva El Sueño spectacular appetizers from The top of a huge mountain of performs live with hot Latin GRAHAM-A-RAMA Broiler. 6 - 8 p.m. Greenburg Q-DEAF cobbles, a remnant of the historic GoGo dancers and guest dancer Leanne Borghesi, Jessica Coker & Traurig, 1201 K St., 15th Floor An LGBT Deaf social and peer gold mining in the area. G&L JC from L.A. Faces, 2000 K St. Soila Hughes in B.O.O.B.S.! Rotunda. Info: RainbowChamber. led support group that provides Sierrans. Info: 916-379-0724 Info: Faces.net Defying Gravity, a cabaret show com social and emotional support, hosted by Graham Sobelman. 7 & safe-sex education, information WINTER, WINE & JAZZ 9 p.m. $15. 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International Standard Women’s raised helped ten Sacramento area The competition will be bringing Champions and 2010 Gay Games dancers go to the 2010 Gay Games some of the best dancers to Bronze Medal in Womens Senior in Cologne, Germany this past Sacramento from across the International Standard Division; summer,” said Richard. “The results country, including: and of 2010 were phenomenal with Robbie Tristan Szelei, three time Photis Pishiaras and Ron Jenkins, team Sacramento bringing back Same-Sex World Champion and 2010 Gay Games Bronze medalists several gold and silver medals in 2010 Gay Games Gold medalist in in the Men’s 35+ International ballroom dance.” Men’s International Latin B Standard B Division. This year’s Dancing In The River Division; Dancing In The River City began City will be held January 16, 2011, Emily Coles and Kieren Jameson, four years ago when a group of at The Ballroom of Sacramento, 2010 California State International Sacramento same-sex ballroom which has been the competition Standard Women’s Champions and dancers got together to create a venue for the past three years, and will be transformed into the “Oz 2010 Gay Games Bronze medalists competition and to raise money to Dust Ballroom.” The Ballroom of in Women’s 35+ International Latin send Sacramento dancers to the Sacramento is located at 6009 A Division; Gay Games, held every four years Folsom Blvd., Sacramento (between Jose Comoda and Chris Phan, in locations all over the world. 59th and 65th Streets). 2010 Gay Games Gold Medalists in Cindy Mills, who had the original Competitive dancing, open to the 35+ International Latin Men’s A vision, recruited other dance public, begins at 11 a.m. and a Division; enthusiasts and an organizing show and dance are scheduled for Heather Brockett and Sunny committee was formed. Then in later in the evening. Williams, 2010 Gay Games Silver January 2009, Dancing In The Tickets for the day competition Medalists in Womens International River City an annual same-sex and show are available at Latin 35+ A Division; ballroom dance competition was DancingInTheRiverCity.com. Vampire continued from page 22 presented differently. That’s really I knew I had time to prepare for this, the sequins and blades one more appealing to me. not only to work on the script, but time? So, let’s cut to the chase, how did knowing I was going to be naked a You know, for whatever reason, I you prepare for the sex scene with fair amount of the movie. That became don’t. I think it’s because skating was a Vincent Corazza in the movie one of my focuses. I paid attention to big part of my early life and childhood Leaving Metropolis? Did you spend a my diet and hit the gym pretty hard adolescence. It was somewhat limiting lot of time in the gym and, for my because I wanted to look good. creatively and I have found more personal files, what is your usual Figure skating to Canadians is like rewarding ways of creativity. I do have an idea for a screenplay about figure workout routine to prepare for cheerleading to Texans, and you skating … but there are no sequins or roles? were once a well-decorated Lycra in my future. It’s funny, because actually, yeah I nationally ranked competitive figure James Villanueva is a freelance have to admit, my vanity kicked in. I skater, do you ever feel compelled to writer and blogger and can be reached had three months before shooting and just say, “Screw the world,” and don at OurBigGayborhood.com.

outwordmagazine.com December 9, 2010 - December 23, 2010 • Volume 23 • Issue 23 • No. 422 Outword Magazine 25 Illinois Office continued from page 5 continued from page 20 debate. measure of respect, clarity, security, there. And the more times you and Civil unions would provide legal responsibilities and protection of other gay colleagues take to the recognition of gay couples and give marriage itself. States that have dance floor, the less novel and them some of the same benefits created civil union as a means of giggle-producing such moments automatically available to married both giving and withholding - will be. In fact, if you have other couples including the right to visit providing legal protections while lesbian or gay colleagues lean on a sick partner in the hospital, withholding the freedom to marry them to join you at the party. disposition of a deceased loved and all its meaning - have found One final note: While in one’s remains and the right to that civil union falls far short of California state statutes exist that make decisions about a loved one’s marriage with all its tangible and protect LGBT people in the medical care. intangible significance in our lives. workplace, in most states, you can “Today, Illinois took an important Many of those states - Connecticut, be fired simply for being gay or step forward in providing a New Hampshire, and even lesbian. Anyone considering measure of protections to same-sex Vermont, which first created civil coming out at a workplace holiday couples and their families - union - have since pushed past civil bash is wise to make sure that protections of particular importance union to marriage, recognizing the yours is a gay-friendly company in these tough economic times,” inadequacy and unfairness of a and, if out of state, that you’re not said Evan Wolfson, Executive separate and unequal status. putting your livelihood at risk by Director of Freedom to Marry. “In five states and the District of outing yourself by bringing a “With this step in the right Columbia, as well as ten countries, same-sex date. direction, Illinois rejected same-sex couples have the freedom Steven Petrow is the author of arguments against fair treatment to marry, and the sky has not the forthcoming book, Steven for gay people and their loved ones fallen. Having now laid a good Petrow’s Complete Gay & Lesbian and acknowledged that gay couples foundation with civil union, Illinois Manners (www.gaymanners.com) and families exist and have the should move swiftly to finish the and a regular contributor to the same hopes and needs as other job, ending exclusion from Huffington Post and Advocate.com. families. marriage for committed couples “While a welcome step, civil seeking the same responsibilities, union is no substitute for the full same respect and same rules.” Perfect continued from page 20 Blueprint continued from page 8 for the course, of course. Besides Holiday Baskets what resiliency, and the need for routine issues.” other types of baskets do you do? and comprehensive data collection “This report is groundbreaking,” I think the question should be what on sexual orientation and gender said Masen Davis, Executive Director don’t we do. Since we are a full time identity. of the Transgender Law Center. “The gift basket business we create “LGBT people face a variety of U.S. government has finally Birthday, Anniversary, Condolence, specific health disparities and federal recognized what we’ve known for Corporate, Spa, Fruit, Coffee or Tea recognition is an important first step quite some time — the transgender Lovers, Movie Night In, community experiences significant in addressing those disparities,” said Housewarming, Wedding, Golf, Dr. Judith Bradford, Co-Chair of The health disparities, and it’s important that we address them. We’re pleased Gardener’s, Chocolate Lovers, you Fenway Institute and Director of the name it and we will do it. Center for Population Research in that the report includes specific goals How many elves do you have in LGBT Health. “Healthy People 2020 and objectives that federal, state, and is a historic document; it moves us local agencies and organizations can your workshop? Three. forward in our ability to enrich the use to improve the health of A Perfect Present can be reached knowledge base of LGBT Health transgender people.” at 916-925-6971 or aperfectpresent. net.

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