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September 9, 2010 | Vol. 1, No. 22 Man pleads guilty in Larkin homicide
By Louis Weisberg the plea-bargain agreement. Staff writer While Olaciregui admitted A man pleaded guilty Aug. firing the shot that killed 31 to second-degree reck- Larkin on May 7, his defense less homicide in the death attorney disputed the coro- of Milwaukee transgen- ner’s finding that the weap- der woman Dana “Chanel” on was fired at point-blank Larkin. range. He indicated that he In exchange, the state would argue against that find- dropped more serious charg- ing at sentencing, probably es against Andrew Olaciregui, to characterize the crime as 27, who faces up to 25 less vicious when asking for years in prison and a fine leniency. of $100,000 at a sentencing Relatives also can make hearing Oct. 25. statements at sentencing to About a dozen of Larkin’s influence the judge’s decision. friends, relatives and sup- The group FORGE plans to porters attended the Aug. submit letters to the court 31 hearing, some wearing asking for the maximum sen- T-shirts bearing the message, tence due to the damage “I remember.” They watched that such crimes have on Wisconsin lags in use of drugs for HIV prevention with emotion as Olaciregui, the entire transgender com- a thin, tattooed man with munity. a shaved head and a grave Milwaukee LGBT commu- bearing, was led into the nity leaders had urged the courtroom in handcuffs. They district attorney’s office to listened intently as he ston- consider filing a hate-crime Preventing HIV ily answered “yes” and “no” charge in the case. But pros- to Judge Glenn H. Yamahiro’s ecutors said there were no perfunctory questions about witnesses or evidence to demonstrate that bias played a role in Olaciregui’s intent, after exposure leaving them with no grounds This to pursue such a charge. Olaciregui’s admission of By Louis Weisberg use among gay and bisexual men people worried about an unsafe issue guilt brought at least a small Staff writer is inconsistent at best. And people sexual encounter they’ve had with inside and online at measure of relief to Larkin’s Maybe you had so much to drink sometimes fail to ask about or dis- a partner who’s HIV-positive or one wisconsingazette.com supporters. that you didn’t care. Or maybe you close HIV status to their partners whose status is unknown and who “I’m glad he admitted it, assumed he’d have told you if he was – often because they don’t even engages in high-risk activity. News and we don’t have to go HIV-positive. know it. PEP is a 28-day course of treat- WiGWAG ����������������������4 through all that trial,” said Whatever led you to engage in But there is something you can ment with the same anti-viral drugs Wisconsin Gaze �����������5 Larkin’s grandmother Carla risky sexual behavior, there you are do on those angst-ridden morn- used to treat people who are already Regional Gaze ���������������8 Clemmon after the plea pro- the next day, your head throbbing ings after. It’s called post-exposure infected. PEP carries one major cave- Editorial ����������������������� 10 ceeding. “I’m glad my grand- with the question: “Did I expose prophylaxis, or PEP for short. While at, however: It must be taken within National Gaze ������������ 12 child has some vindication.” myself to HIV?” it’s seldom used as a prevention 72 hours of exposure – and the Larkin was living with The scenario is not unusual. strategy in Wisconsin, it’s becoming sooner the better. Features Clemmon at the time of her Repeated studies show that condom increasingly common elsewhere for PEP page 18 WiGOUT �������������������� 20 death. photo by jason smith Art Gaze ��������������������� 28 “I really miss (her),” Interview ��������������������� 30 Clemmon said through tears. On the Town �������������� 32 “(Olaciregui) took a life. I Community Events ��� 33 don’t care what kind of life- Guilty page 18 VOTE SEPTEMBER 14 • SEE ENDORSEMENTS ON PAGE 10 2 W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 RECEIVED September, 2010 SEPT 2 2010
We’re Dear fellow readers, the LGBT community. all members of ality for concerned ss and equ today as of fairne ions. We write he future ming elect because t n the upco oncerned at stake i c milies is of sconsin fa back all Wi to roll the have promised dismantling Republicans few years, ers the the last s for partn If elected, made over ng benefit we’ve eliminati the progress registry, artnership domestic p st work to of government employees, and so much more. out. We mu sit this one ness – afford to p for fair can’t to stand u Our community re willing ates who a ect candid rs, who is running for Lieutenant el enry Sande ers like H lead e he’s on th Governor in the upcoming September 14 PrimarTy r.ights, about LGB st talking s isn’t ju nry Sander He he fight: to lines of t history front in Wisconsin candidate first statewide Henry is the economic openly advocate for full marriage equalit yke fyo tro a olulr couples. quality is country. Marriage E across the itorial, “ magazines Henry’s ed apers and an in newsp covery”, r signatures re over 1,000 ur gathered ts. (Add yo have already riage righ supporters port of mar Henry’s tion in sup Henry wide peti still looks to on a state ion.) Tamm y for policy LGBT issues, advice. name at henrysanders.org/petit support for about their Enough is enough. talk needs them. Too many politicians really when the community s for but hide nry Sander voting He It’s time we elected a rJeoailn cuhsa mipnion for LGBT rights – er 14. a champion like Henryo.n Septemb Governor Lieutenant Sanders On behalf of OUT for Sanders, Tim Clark, Milwaukee Mark Webster, Madison Campaign Glenn Carlson, La Pointe Paid for by Tim Clark as an in-kind Patrick Farabaugh, Madison contribution to SandeTrrse afsourr WeIr,. Eve Galanter, (608) 234-4170 www.henrysanders.org W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 3
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Super secret lie Jet Blue launched households, that of a gay couple org, an Onion-inspired website which is nine miles away. The Wisconsin Republican Party an internal investiga- and their adopted daughter. Gay that satirizes the religious right, Laura Meske aka Lola – stage blasted pro-equality Democratic tion after the inci- actor Jim Parsons, who won lead have come out of the closet. A age 36, real age 42 – hid behind a gubernatorial candidate Tom dent, and Slater was actor in a comedy series for his recent New York Times article sign proclaiming, “Jesus loves the Barrett for holding a fundraiser charged with felony work in “The Big Bang Theory,” identified the two co-founders children of the world!” as pastor with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi counts of reckless endan- thanked his partner, and said he’d as Bryan Butvidas, a 28-year-old Bill Dunfee extended his hand for that never happened. germent and criminal mischief and software developer in Southern a shake. But despite the friendly The state GOP sent out a press criminal trespass. If convicted, he California, and Kirwin Watson, a gesture, Dunfee had hell on his release saying Barrett hosted a could face up to seven years in 28-year-old employee of a Kansas mind. “super secret” fundraiser with prison. hospital. “As a Christian community, we Pelosi, but he didn’t want to admit A week after his arrest, Slater Recent headlines on the site cannot share territory with the it. Their release showed drawings had more than 200,000 Facebook include: Angry God Flexes His devil,” he told an AP reporter. of Pelosi handing Barrett a bag of fans. Power, Blows Up Indonesian “Light and darkness cannot exist money. Volcano For Cheating American together, so The Fox Hole has got When confronted by AP about Cho to cha-cha Businesses; Glenn Beck Rally to go.” the falsehood, Republican Party The next season – can you Makes Martin Luther King Jr. spokesman Andrew Welhouse said believe it’s the 11th? – of “Dancing Proud; and Gays Now Using Santa he thought the fundraiser had hap- with the Stars” will feature comic To Entice Man Boy Love Relations. pened because he heard about it Margaret Cho. Other contes- “There’s just rampant idiocy in on Milwaukee talk radio. tants include singer Brandy, ex- the media sometimes,” Watson basketball player Rick Fox, ex- told NYT when asked about the “Baywatch” dude David Hasselhoff, inspiration behind the site. “People actors Audrina Patridge and Mike P h oto : C o u rt e s y watch their favorite news channels, Sorrentino, favorite TV mom The gay couple of “Modern don’t question it and will regurgi- Florence Henderson, teen mom Family.” tate it the next day at the office. Bristol Palin and, drum roll, “Dirty That is no good at all.” Dancing” star Jennifer Grey. The probably celebrate his victory by season starts this month. Where is having ice cream. Lesbian actor From 14 to 1 WiG placing its bet? “Nobody puts Jane Lynch, who won supporting “America’s Next Top Model” Baby in a corner.” actress in a comedy series for her began its “Cycle 15” this week work in “Glee,” thanked her wife with 14 women competing for the dress Gaga’s Laura Embry and their daughter, as title. The contestants include Kayla, waxed figure well as her “lord and creator, Ryan a 19-year-old from Rockford, Madame Tussauds is inviting Murphy.” Straight actor George Ill. She’s a Hooter’s waitress. P h oto : C o u rt e s y Lady Gaga fans to help pick a Clooney, honored with the Bob Her favorite designer is Stella Former flight attendant signature outfit for the singer/ Hope Humanitarian Award, talked McCartney. In her “ANTM” inter- Steve Slater. songwriter’s waxed figure to wear. backstage about the anti-gay Prop view she says she played soccer Gaga’s wax effigy will appear in 8: “People will look back at this for nine years and “can kick butt.” Up and away many of the nine Madame Tussauds period of time of history and think She says she has an “all around” A flight attendant who cap- outlets worldwide, according to of it as an archaic time.” Gay actor look. And, she’s gay. P h oto : C o u rt e s y tured America’s attention when he a company spokesperson. Fans Neil Patrick Harris, who hosted Ben Cohen shows support. told off a plane full of passengers can pick their favorite outfits at last year’s telecast, had some fun Sunday morning and then slid down an emergency NYCWax.com. with host Jimmy Fallon: “I want to in America chute with a beer resigned from thank the academy for allowing a Fueled by Cheetos and nico- Jock support his job and was not fired, insists Emmy-ania gay man to host the Emmys two tine, seven bikini-clad strippers and A jockstrap signed by hunky his lawyer. Steven Slater, 38, left The Emmys got modern. The years in a row. Congratulations, their supporters staged a pro- rugby star Ben Cohen raised JetBlue Airways Corp. after he had Emmys got gleeful. The Emmys Jimmy, you’re doing a good job.” test in front of New Beginnings $460 for the U.K.-based Gay Men been suspended following the on- got sentimental. The Emmys got And that’s how rumors begin. Ministries in Warsaw, Ohio. The Fighting AIDS organization. The board antics, attorney Daniel J. political. And the Emmys got funny. demonstration was payback time jockstrap was one of several items Horwitz said. Slater is still working A recap: Six Emmy trophies went Christwire.org for the church’s pickets in front that Cohen, a vocal supporter of out some details with the Queens- to ABC’s “Modern Family,” which founders come out of the strippers’ place of employ- gay rights, donated to the charity based airline, the lawyer added. features, among its several modern The gay men behind Christwire. ment, The Fox Hole strip club, auction.
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Wisconsin5 Gaze [email protected]. Wrapped in Pride vodka is out on the shelf
By Louis Weisberg themed liquor originated Yahara Bay ket for local crops. Pocan nomenal.” After sampling Staff writer with openly gay state Rep. saw the overall economic- the product, major distribu- Swathed in a label of Mark Pocan last year while will donate 10 development potential these tors in Colorado and Florida rainbow-colored stripes, its he was working on legisla- distilleries offer. placed substantial orders neck gaily festooned with a tion to allow Yahara Bay and percent of the “Just having more products – even before bottling was rainbow ribbon, Wrapped in the state’s other artisan dis- made in Wisconsin and buy- completed in late August, he Pride Yahara Bay vodka prac- tilleries to sell products and proceeds from ing local puts more money said. tically has LGBT written all offer samples to visitors in each bottle back into the community,” he “Distributors all over over it. the same way that wineries said. “This is a good example Wisconsin are jumping on The specialty liquor, made do. Prior law banned such sold to LGBT of a company that’s putting this,” added Kalb, who also from corn and apples grown activity. money right back into the produces gourmet foods and in Wisconsin – the apples “A lot of people like to groups. hands of the community.” chocolates using Yahara Bay come from Gays Mills – come out and visit these dis- The state of Washington spirits that are marketed arrives on store shelves in tilleries,” Pocan said. “It’s nice has added 20 artisan dis- under the Spirit of Wisconsin Wisconsin this month. As that they can actually now tilleries in the past couple Gourmet Foods brand. the label suggests, the prod- provide their product at their of years. The concept has In addition to Wrapped in uct has specific ties to the own location.” caught on so well with con- Pride vodka, Yahara Bay pro- LGBT community. Yahara Bay A growing trend nation- to eliminate the bad alcohol noisseurs that even factory duces gin, rum, apple brandy, Distillers, the Madison-based wide, artisan distilleries pro- that has a lot of chemicals distillers are starting artisan whiskey, lemoncello, aged artisan distillery that produc- vide a finely tuned, small- in it,” said Yahara Bay owner lines. Mad Bird Rum and apple es it, will donate 10 percent batch alternative to the Nick J. Quint. “We’re able to The Wrapped in Pride crisp liqueur. A cherry bran- of the proceeds from each mass-produced liquors mar- keep the aroma and taste but label and packaging were dy made from Door County bottle sold to LGBT service keted by major labelers. “We distill out the chemicals and created by openly gay Yahara cherries is also in the works, organizations and HIV/AIDS smell, taste and touch the the headaches they cause.” Bay president Kris Kalb, who Quint said. agencies. alcohol as it’s coming out, Artisan distilleries also said initial response to the The idea for a Pride- and in the process we’re able provide an additional mar- product has been “just phe- www.wisconsingazette.com Fair Wisconsin completes endorsements
Fair Wisconsin PAC WISCONSIN STATE WISCONSIN STATE District 44 • Rep. Mark Pocan, District District 95 and HRL-PAC have jointly SENATE ASSEMBLY • Rep. Gary Hebl, District 46 78 endorsed the candidates • Sen. Tim Carpenter, • JoCasta Zamarripa, District • Rep. Joe Parisi, District 48 • Janis Ringhand, District 80 DANE COUNTY below. All are Democrats. District 3 8 • Rep. Penny Bernard • Rep. Kelda Helen Roys, SHERIFF Some face primary oppo- • Sen. Jim Sullivan, District 5 • Rep. Fred Kessler, District Schaber, District 57 District 81 • Sheriff David Mahoney nents Sept. 14, while others • Sen. Jeff Plale, District 7 12 • Rep. Robert Turner, District • Rep. Donna Seidel, District will not be challenged until • Sen. John Lehman, District • Rep. Christine Sinicki, 61 85 Nov. 2. 21 District 20 • Steve Brown, District 66 • Rep. Jim Soletski, District • Sen. Pat Kreitlow, District • Tom Michalski, District 21 • Rep. Kristen Dexter, 88 GOVERNOR 23 • Rep. Sandy Pasch, District District 68 • Rep. Chris Danou- District • Mayor Tom Barrett • Sen. Jon Erpenbach, District 22 • Rep. Nick Milroy, District 91 27 • Liz Jones, District 29 73 • Rep. Mark Radcliffe, ATTORNEY • Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, • Rep. Kim Hixson, District • Janet Bewley, District 74 District 92 GENERAL District 31 43 • Rep. Terese Berceau, • Rep. Jeff Smith, District 93 For information about vot- • Scott Hassett • Speaker Mike Sheridan, District 76 • Rep. Jennifer Shilling, ing, go to http://gab.wi.gov/.
Did you know? People aged 50 and over account for 15 percent of new HIV/AIDS diagnoses. W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 7 Grant to increase Celebrate 15 LGBT domestic yeARS of commitment and accomplishment violence awareness at Diverse and Resilient’s The U.S. Department of across the state showed only LGBT people about intimate Justice has awarded Diverse a vague awareness of the partner violence; to build the Anniversary Party and Resilient a $155,000 issues and few activities were capacity of LGBT organiza- grant for a program to in place to address them. tions to respond to partner on september 30th 2010 increase awareness of part- “Most people who have violence; and to help develop Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo ner violence among LGBT experienced intimate part- relationships among LGBT people in Wisconsin. ner violence don’t even groups and general commu- 10001 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI The grant comes in know that they have,” said nity service providers to vic- 6:00 PM Reception | 7:00 PM Dinner response to youth and adult Diverse and Resilient execu- tims of violence and assault. health surveys in Wisconsin tive director Gary Hollander. OutReach, Madison’s Premier Seating $ 100 per person; V i s i o n a r y s p o n s o r s that have shown significant “Community members, LGBT Community Center, $800 table of eight AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin disparities in partner vio- including close friends, pretty will be the primary site for Milwaukee LGBT Community Center lence and community vio- much act like it’s not (vio- the program, which will Standard Seating $ 75 per person; Wisconsin Gazette lence for LGBT people. lence) unless (the victim) has also involve communities in $600 table of eight ($550 ‘til Sept.1st) T h r i V i n g s p o n s o r s In 2008 and 2009, Diverse a black eye. When we talked Eau Claire, La Crosse and Cardinal Stritch University and Resilient and the Center to community leaders in four Milwaukee. Melissa Lemke is Program advertisements and appreciations Chris Doerfler & Associates for AIDS Intervention of the communities in Wisconsin, the project manager. available. Donations to sponsor community Fair Wisconsin Medical College of Wisconsin they were only vaguely aware The project was fund- health workers welcomed. Gary Hollander undertook research to of the resources available in ed with the support of and Paul Mandracchia To purchase a ticket or table and for information determine the readiness of their communities.” U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin LGBT Community Center Network Wisconsin’s LGBT communi- The federal award will sup- through the Congressionally on how to become an event sponsor & its rewards, of Wisconsin ties to take action on partner port three program efforts: Recommended Grants go to www.diverseandresilient.org/ PFLAG Milwaukee violence. Despite high rates to implement strategies Program. anniversary Reilly, Penner, & Benton, LLC of violence, communities to build awareness among – Louis Weisberg Ritz Holman LLP
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Wisconsin Gazette endorses Tom Nelson for Lt. Governor Wisconsin“Tom Nelson Gazette has Endorses been an effective Tom Nelson LGBT advocatefor Lieutenant behind theGovernor scenes – and in the face of potential political backlash. … But our major reason for endorsing Nelson is that he brings the most political strength to the Democratic gubernatorial ticket. Scott Walker, the likely Re- publican nominee, has vowed to erase the fragile gains that LGBT Wisconsinites have made toward equality. Tom Barrett, on the other hand, The three leading contenders on the Democratic ticket for lieutenant governor express unqualified support for LGBT equality and have gone to some lengths to has vowed to protect our rights. It is in the best interests of LGBT voters that Barrett has a running mate who increases his odds of winning. demonstrate that support. Businessman Henry… Nelson’sSanders, statename-recognition Sen. Spencer Coggs and popularity and Assembly in Green Majority Bay Leader and Appleton Tom Nelson could all haveprove earned very ourhelpful votes to on Barrett. this So could his access to money issue. and his record as an energetic campaigner who’s able to bridge ideological divides: Nelson was re-elected in a district that’s 55-percent Re- publican by a 64-percent margin while maintaining not only an excellent record on LGBT rights but also perfect voting scores from Planned LGBT citizens of Wisconsin owe a particularParenthood debt of gratitude and the to LeagueSanders, ofwho Conservation has made our Voters. civil rights – and especially our marital rights – a cornerstone of his campaign. In his outreach to editorial boards… and This voters, primary Sanders race has proven could an prove outspoken critical champion to the of same-sexfuture of marriage, LGBT stressing Wisconsinites. its economic-development Vote for Nelson on Sept. 14. benefits at a time when job creation is uppermost on the minds of Wisconsin voters. VOTE SEPTEMBER 14 Sanders, who formerly served as Tammy Baldwin’s outreach coordinator on labor, jobs and environmental issues, has in effect made LGBT civil rights the second-most important issue in his campaign – behind jobs. In his appearancesHELP throughout TOM the NELSON state, Sanders has HELP circulated petitions TOM calling BARRETT for repeal of Wisconsin’s same-sex marriage ban. He has appeared at most, if not all, major communityAuthorized events and Paid during for by this Nelson election for Wisconsin, season, includingDonna Seidel, the Treasurer July protest in Madison against the National Organization for Marriage’s appearance there. www.tomnelsonforwi.com State Sen. Spencer Coggs also has earned our respect and appreciation. As a 27-year veteran of the Legislature, he has consistently supported LGBT rights and HIV/AIDS funding. Coggs says he embraces our struggle for equality as part of his family’s tradition of civil rights activism and public service – a tradition that includes an uncle who was one of Wisconsin’s first African-American state representatives and an aunt who served as the state’s first black female legislator.
Nelson has been an effective LGBT advocate behind the scenes – and in the face of potential political backlash. Unlike Coggs, whose Milwaukee district is dependably Democratic, and Sanders, who has never held political office, Nelson has consistently stood firm on equality issues even though he represents a Fox Valley constituency that’s majority Republican.
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{ Editorial } Support AIDS Walk On Sept. 19, AIDS Walk Wisconsin, the state’s largest AIDS fundraiser, returns to the Summerfest grounds. We urge you to become involved. AIDS is not a gay disease but it continues to disproportionately impact our community. Gay and bisexual men in the United States are diagnosed with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, at 44 times the rate of straight men. Still, the LGBT community has become increasingly apathetic toward the ongoing epidemic. The disconnect is generally attributed to the lack of experience that young people have had with the disease and to the improved treatments that have made HIV a largely manageable condition. But while people diagnosed with HIV today can expect to live long and relatively healthy lives if they access treatment promptly and adhere to it, they still face significant challenges. HIV drugs are outside the financial grasp of many people, especially the young men and men of color who are currently experiencing the highest rates of new infections. To survive, they must turn to government programs and HIV/AIDS organizations like the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, which benefits from AIDS Walk. Treatment also is technically complex, often requiring the services of a case manager in order to be implemented effectively. Housing is another major challenge, particularly for those who experience periods of illness in which { Letters } they’re unable to work. For people battling HIV, it’s imperative to maintain a healthy lifestyle. That Here’s a suggestion for Push polls may rely on innu- doubt about his record. The means getting treatment for depression and addiction problems, eating right this election season: Before endo or knowledge gleaned record shows Sullivan has and receiving dental and other ancillary healthcare. you consider your views from opposition research served his constituents well, ARCW provides all of these services to more than 2,600 people in the on any particular policy on an opponent. They are and his opponents must state living with HIV. In addition, ARCW makes 150,000 prevention contacts or issue ask yourself, “Do generally viewed as a form rely on deceit to defeat him. every year with people at risk. I believe in democracy?” of negative campaigning.” If Leah Vukmir does not Nearly three decades into the epidemic, AIDS discrimination still exists and If you answer “yes,” as I You may have already loudly and clearly denounce service organizations still have to lobby for funding. In addition to providing assume nearly all Americans received the call purport- this tactic being used on her care, ARCW has proven a formidable advocate at the Capitol and through- would, then let me pro- ing to be a poll. It includes behalf, she is party to decep- out the state, helping to secure funding, preventing harmful legislation from pose that the life’s blood such outright lies as say- tion – a subversion of the becoming law and intervening on behalf of people experiencing discrimination. of democracy is honesty. We ing Sullivan voted for a democratic process – and Help ARCW continue this critical work by walking on Sept. 19. Go to www. rightly demand it of our poli- $5-million scoreboard that does not deserve the sup- aidswalkwis.org for information. ticians, of our candidates. in fact he did not vote for. port of those of us who value Which brings me to a It’s also noteworthy that the our American, democratic so-called “push poll” being “pollsters” refused say who form of government. conducted for the ben- paid for the call, which is Greg Walz-Chojnacki efit of Leah Vukmir, a candi- illegal. Wauwatosa date for Wisconsin Senate Jim Sullivan has a clear The Wisconsin Gazette is published in the 5th Senate District. record of serving his con- Note: Democrat Jim Sullivan every other week and distributed According to Wikipedia, stituents on safety, fiscal is a pro-equality senator seek- throughout the Milwaukee area, Madi- “the push poll is a form of responsibility and economic ing re-election. Republican Leah son, Racine, Kenosha, and 40 other telemarketing-based propa- development. His oppo- Vukmir is a harshly anti-LGBT cities statewide. To have WiG delivered ganda and rumor monger- nent is using a devious tac- state representative seeking to CEO/PRINCIpal to your address, contact circulation@ ing, masquerading as a poll. tic to sow confusion and unseat him. Leonard Sobczak wisconsingazette.com or call 414-961- 3240, ext. 101 Publisher/ WiG Publishing, LLC. © 2010 Editor in Chief Louis Weisberg { Endorsements }
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LGBT news online www.wisconsingazette.com W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 11 What they Letting the intolerant be your guide As the primary and gener- equality. istry, which affords approxi- said al elections approach, voters WFC provides a list of mately 43 of the more face important choices up and its endorsements for 2010 than 200 protections that Opinion down the ballot. Sometimes at wifamilyaction.org (enter married couples get. Every Cory Liebmann “I am not ultra-ultra-conservative they’re unable to invest the endorsements in the search one of the Republican can- on every issue. I actually support gay time to investigate each can- on the home page). The didates for lieutenant gov- Dan Kapanke (3rd District), marriage.” didate. One alternative is to group also includes a link to ernor followed Walker and James Sensenbrenner (5th), – Elisabeth Hasselbeck, the conservative look at who endorsed the the details of the question- Neumann’s lead in opposing Sean Duffy (7th), and all three member of “The View,” talking to Fancast. candidates and who didn’t. naires it sent to the various the registry. Likewise, nearly Republicans who want to In the LGBT community vot- candidates, which can give every Republican candidate challenge Steve Kagen (8th). “If God hates fags, then why did he create chiffon?” ers can look to endorse- you an extra level of under- for the Assembly and Senate For the U.S. Senate both – Comedian Brick Stone questioning a protester with ments by the Wisconsin standing on its positions. opposed it. Republican candidates Ron the Westboro Baptist Church during the group’s Aug. 13 Gazette, Equality Wisconsin, For all of his attacks against For the various congres- Johnson and Dave Westlake demonstration against a Jewish organization. Fair Wisconsin and others. LGBT families in Milwaukee sional candidates, the WFC followed the pattern. Another way to gauge where County, County Executive questionnaire asked if they As we approach the elec- “Who’s Shivon?” a candidate stands is to look Scott Walker got very little would retain the so-called tions, it is critical we under- – A Westboro Baptist Church protester answering at the endorsements and in return from WFC. He had Defense of Marriage Act. stand the relevant positions Stone’s question. scorecards from those that to settle for a joint endorse- They also were asked for of each candidate. Thankfully stand against equality. ment with Mark Neumann. positions on the inclusion of many groups provide score- “If someone is responsible, it’s me.” Perhaps the most promi- Apparently the group couldn’t sexual orientation and gen- cards, endorsements and – Fidel Castro telling La Jornada that he’s to blame for nent anti-gay group is resist endorsing Neumann as der identity “as protected other tools to give us a the persecution of gay people in Cuba following the revolu- Wisconsin Family Council. It’s well, given his infamous com- classes, like race or religion, better understanding. Even tion of 1959. In the 1960s and 1970s, many gays in Cuba the same group that brought ments from the late-1990s in the hiring, firing and pro- those organizations that con- were fired, imprisoned or sent to “re-education camps.” us the 2006 constitutional about not hiring gay people. moting of employers.” tinually stand against equality amendment, fought bully- If he were “elected god for a Every major Republican can help inform us. In a sense “It is slowly going pro-homosexual even as GOP ing legislation in 2009 and is day,” he said, “homosexuality candidate for the U.S. House we can actually let their leaders continue to advertise theirs as the party fighting the state domestic wouldn’t be permitted.” who responded to the ques- intolerance be our guide on of family values. Just one more reason why so partner registry. Obviously if On the WFC questionnaire, tionnaire pledged to continue Election Day. many grassroots conservatives who regularly vote WFC endorses a candidate, both Walker and Neumann DOMA and to oppose dis- Republican call the GOP ‘The Stupid Party.’” we can be reasonably certain indicated they oppose the crimination protections for – Peter LaBarbera, head of the anti-gay group Americans he or she is not a friend of state’s domestic partner reg- LGBT workers, including Join us on Facebook. for Truth, commenting on the coming-out of Ken Mehlman, who managed George W. Bush’s 2004 presidential cam- paign. Join the Cross-Border Fiesta “Whatever your views about gay marriage, I think many of us would conclude that when voters have Mexico is throwing the and deserts, across oceans at your college or tech such a clear decision, for that decision to be over- biggest fiesta in its history, and continents. Sometimes it school. Google “Mexican turned by a single judge seems perhaps not appropri- and the world is invited. has been for conquest, some- Bicentennial” and learn about ate.” This year Mexico is cel- times for survival. Human our neighbor to the south. – Republican U.S. Senate challenger Carly Fiorina in ebrating its Bicentenario Opinion migration is inevitable. Walls Finally, I recommend her first debate against incumbent California Sen. Barbara marking the 200th year of Jamakaya cannot hold people back. that you rent, download or Boxer. independence from Spain. Laws will not stop them. buy the movie “Lone Star.” The partying is expected to States seem aware of the var- Armies cannot shoot them Written and directed by “Reality is that we don’t agree on every issue, but reach fever pitch Sept. 16, ied, vibrant culture of Mexico, all. independent filmmaker John that makes it even more interesting conversation Mexico’s Independence Day. the diversity of its people, There was a time when Sayles, it stars Chris Cooper, around the dinner table.” The country has spent mil- and the enormous impact the entire Southwest was Matthew McConaughey, Kris – U.S. Sen. John McCain commenting on his pro-equality lions preparing for the obser- its writers, artists, musicians, Spanish. It could very eas- Kristofferson and Elizabeth daughter Meghan McCain’s new book “Dirty, Sexy Politics.” vance, funding an array of filmmakers, educators, scien- ily become Spanish-speaking Pena. In it, Meghan McCain dissects her father’s failed 2008 history projects, art exhibits tists and investors are having again in the next century. “Lone Star” is a grip- presidential bid and refers to religious conservatives as the and cultural events. It’s devel- in the world. Anglo-Americans can spread ping murder mystery set “intolerant far right.” oped Ruta 2010, similar to What prompted this col- bitterness and shed blood in a Texas border town. It our Freedom Trails, mapping umn was the venomous in fruitless attempts to pre- keeps you entertained while “If marriage is going to be upheld between a man historic buildings and sites, nativism on display in the vent this possibility, or they exploring a profound theme: and a woman, which we believe is the best for families encouraging Mexicanos as past few months regarding can learn to respect Hispanic the borders that divide us, and children and society, then right now, it seems we well as tourists to explore both Muslims and Spanish- culture and adapt. Mexico’s whether between countries, need divine intervention.” the nation’ history. speaking immigrants. Despite Bicentenario is an opportu- between parents and chil- – Anti-gay crusader Lou Engles addressing thousands of Many Spanish-language sta- all our hallowed democratic nity to jumpstart the learning dren, between races and religious right protesters in front of the California Capitol tions will air entertainment principles, we have a regret- process. classes, citizens and immi- in Sacramento on Sept. 4. spectaculars Sept. 12-18. You table history in this country So join the fiesta Sept. 16! grants, myths and reality. don’t have to be fluent in of demonizing newcomers. I Call the Hispanic Chamber In light of recent debates “A gay relationship is like decaffeinated coffee, you Spanish to enjoy fabulous think that as gay people, with of Commerce or Latino ser- about immigration, “Lone do not wake up.” singing and dancing. our own long history as pari- vice agency in your area to Star” is one of the most – Father Gonzalo Miranda, bioethics professor and I hope some of the excite- ahs and scapegoats, we have find out about local events. thoughtful and prescient U.S. Vatican prelate, speaking about the legalization of gay ment of the Bicentenario will a responsibility to speak out Many Mexican restaurants movies of the last 20 years. marriage and adoption in Mexico City. rub off on people in the against this ignorance. will be offering specials It deserves a wider audience United States, where main- I am a historian, and this is and featuring entertainers. than it got in 1996. It is a “So, we just lost to a bunch of stream media seems to cover what I have learned: The his- Watch the Bicentenario classic. dudes in cheerleading skirts and wigs.” Mexico only when it involves tory of the world is the his- specials on Spanish-language – Overheard by a player for Woody’s drug gangs or “illegal aliens.” tory of migrations. All people stations such as Univision WiG welcomes reader Red at Milwaukee’s Dairyland Classic. We’re so narrowly focused in all times have traveled and Telemundo. Sign up for comments. E-mail lweisberg@ that too few in the United down rivers, through valleys a Spanish-language course wisconsingazette.com. 12 W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010
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National5 gaze [email protected]. Group demands Brown, Schwarzenegger defend Prop 8 By Lisa Neff In early August, U.S. District ‘If I was “This is an outra- Staff writer Court Judge Vaughn Walker geous attempt to try and A right-wing organiza- declared Prop 8 violated the governor I force elected officials who tion is seeking a court order U.S. Constitution. His ruling have sworn to uphold the to force California Gov. quickly was appealed to the would give United States Constitution Arnold Schwarzenegger U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of to defend a law that the and Attorney General Jerry Appeals. that ruling federal court has found to be Brown to defend the state Both Brown and unconstitutional,” said Geoff constitutional amendment Schwarzenegger have refused standing to Kors of Equality California, banning same-sex couples to defend Prop 8 in the fed- be able to a statewide LGBT group. “It from marrying. eral court system though demonstrates their acknowl- The petition from the they are, as officeholders, appeal.’ edgment that the proponents Pacific Justice Institute came named as defendants in the of Proposition 8 lack stand- days after Republican Meg Prop 8 case. ing to appeal, that the case Whitman made Prop 8 an With the lack of participa- should be dismissed and lov- issue in her campaign against tion from the state, the par- ing same-sex couples should Brown, the Democratic nom- ties that advocated for the appeals court in Sacramento, be allowed to exercise their inee for the office he held measure in the 2008 election the state capital, to order the constitutional right to marry.” from 1975 to 1983. have stood in as defendants, governor and the attorney Both Brown and “I think the governor, the but there have been ques- general to defend Prop 8 in Schwarzenegger have said attorney general today has tions raised about whether the appeal process. they have no plans to appeal to defend the constitution the Prop 8 advocates now PJI filed the motion on Walker’s decision. and has to enable the judi- have standing for an appeal. behalf of Joshua Beckley, a Brown said, “In strik- cial process to go along and So last week the Pacific pastor in San Bernardino, ing down Proposition 8, has to enable an appeal to Justice Institute, a nonprofit with supporting documents Judge Walker came to the go through,” Whitman told legal defense organization from Ed Meese, U.S. attorney same conclusion I did when the Sacramento Bee in late specializing in “religious free- general under Ronald Reagan, I declined to defend it: August. “So if I was governor, dom and parental rights, and as well as legal advisor to Proposition 8 violates the I would give that ruling stand- other civil liberties” cases, Reagan when he served as equal protection guarantee ing to be able to appeal.” filed a petition asking an California’s governor. of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution by tak- ing away the right of same- sex couples to marry, with- out a sufficient governmental interest.” Jerry Brown, Democratic candidate for governor Schwarzenegger, in a state- in California and current attorney general. ment following Walker’s rul- ing, said, “For the hundreds tions and safeguards I believe marriage is between a man of thousands of Californians everyone deserves.” and a woman. Meg also At no cost to you, we provide: in gay and lesbian house- The Whitman campaign, strongly supports California’s holds who are managing their following Walker’s rul- civil union laws. Today’s ruling • STD testing and treatment day-to-day lives, this decision ing, stated, “Meg supported is the first step in a process for men. affirms the full legal protec- Proposition 8 and believes that will continue.” • Hepatitis A & B Vaccinations for gay or bisexual men. • Hepatitis B Vaccinations for straight men and women. Don’t just smile – Sparkle! • Anonymous or name associated HIV testing David A. Paris, DDS, SC and counseling. Hours: Mondays & Tuesdays 6:00pm - 8:30pm Cosmetic & General Dentistry
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Got news? Tell us national GAzE [email protected]. Christian had faced up to 10 years in Straight Alliances, the level school in Texas prison, but instead he will of school connectedness rejects student serve two years under his increases. A Christian school in sub- plea agreement. “Past research shows urban Fort Worth denied McRae acknowledged he that feeling like a valued and admission to a 4-year-old girl used excessive force when accepted member of a school after learning her parents are he repeatedly hit Duanna community is an important lesbians. Johnson in the face while she contributor to healthy ado- The couple said their was being booked on a pros- lescent development,” said daughter enrolled in a fine titution charge in February GLSEN researcher Joseph arts school less than a week 2008. Kosciw. after she was rejected by St. McRae was scheduled “We also find that access Vincent’s Cathedral School in to be retried next month to institutional supports can Bedford, Texas. after the first attempt was make a positive difference The private Christian declared a mistrial in April. in the lives of LGBT youth school, which identifies itself Johnson, 43, was shot to and plays a critical role in as Episcopalian but is affiliat- death later in 2008 on a interrupting the damaging ed with the Anglican Church street corner near her home. relationship between hostile in North America, acknowl- school climate and school edges it revoked Olivia’s spot Study links connectedness,” Kosciw said. in class after meeting her bullying to mothers at a parents’ night. school ties Atlanta police On enrollment forms filled Research from the investigate out in June, Jill Harrison said Gay, Lesbian and Straight shooting death she listed herself as the girl’s Education Network shows Police said Durand mother. She crossed out that students who endure Robinson, 50, was found shot father, and then listed Tracy anti-LGBT harassment and dead in the middle of a street Harrison’s name. The couple lack administrative support in Atlanta following a possible married in Canada in 2006 are less likely to be involved carjacking. but have since separated. in their schools. The Decatur, Ga., man was St. Vincent’s chaplain GLSEN recently published co-owner of the popular Randall Foster said the its findings, based on an anal- gay nightclub Traxx and an school takes “a traditional ysis of the nonprofit’s 2007 organizer of Atlanta’s popular stand on Christian marriage.” school climate survey, in The black gay Pride celebration. Foster told the Fort Worth Prevention Researcher. Witnesses told Atlanta Star-Telegram, “We cannot In the survey, research- police he had gotten into do anything that would give ers questioned 6,200 LGBT an argument with someone legitimacy to same-sex rela- middle and high school stu- just before shots rang out. tionships.” dents about harassment in Friends said they believe he school and how educators may have been the victim of Former officer respond to reports of such an attempted carjacking, but pleads guilty harassment. police said they don’t have a to beating A new look at the data motive or suspect. P hoto: bryan patri c k / a p prisoner found a direct link between Atlanta police said a resi- A former Memphis, Tenn., anti-LGBT victimization and dent called 911 to report HALF-DAY OF PRAYER police officer pleaded guilty lower levels of “school con- that she heard a scream and Thousands of Christian conservatives spent 12 hours on Sept. 4 pray- to beating a transgender pris- nectedness” for LGBT youth. saw a man lying in the street. ing and fasting in front of the California Capitol in Sacramento. Orga- oner at a jail more than two The review also found that Police arrived to find the man nizers described the gathering as spiritual repentance “when there is years ago. in schools where LGBT stu- had been shot in the chest. no hope for a nation.” The daylong religious event, “TheCall to Con- Bridges McRae pleaded dents found supportive staff science,” was led by Lou Engle, as well as other pastors and speakers, guilty in federal court to a who followed anti-bullying to protest marriage equality, pornography and abortion. felony civil rights charge. He policies or provided Gay- – from AP and WiG reports
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PEP from 1 ing a multi-drug therapy for nificant is the cost, which a couple of instances where of years,” Fangman said. 28 days afterward became runs $1,500-$2,000 for one ‘The only the companies have agreed Recent studies show It’s impossible to deter- infected. course of treatment. people I know to overnight the medica- promise for HIV drugs in mine the success rate of PEP Despite such encouraging “The only people I know tions,” McFadden said. other prevention strategies in preventing HIV from gain- evidence, PEP is seldom pre- who’ve been able to access who’ve been Along with cost, the nar- as well. One is pre-exposure ing a foothold in the body scribed in Wisconsin. Dr. John PEP are fairly well-off,” said row window of time in which prophylaxis (PREP), in which following a sexual exposure. Fangman of AIDS Resource Gary Hollander, executive able to access PEP must be taken in order individuals engaged in high- Controlled studies – those Center of Wisconsin said he’s director of Diverse and to be effective is a major risk behavior take anti-viral in which some patients are discussed PEP with patients Resilient. “There doesn’t PEP are fairly challenge. If you can’t get medications on an ongoing given a placebo, or sugar pill, who are in sero-discordant seem to be a strategy for a doctor’s appointment until basis to prevent infection. in order to compare the relationships, the techni- poor and uninsured people well-off.’ next Tuesday and exposure Also, responding to research results with those given actu- cal term for relationships in to take advantage of this.” occurs on Saturday night, suggesting that HIV-positive al drugs – would be unethical which one partner is HIV- Even people with insurance “that’s not OK,” Fangman people with very low or to perform. positive and the other isn’t. might find their carriers are said. undetectable viral loads are But the success rate is Recent studies have shown unwilling to pay for the drugs Most commonly, people much less likely to trans- thought to be high. There that up to two-thirds of HIV in the absence of an HIV Michael McFadden, supervi- concerned about exposure mit the virus, San Francisco have been studies of PEP transmissions occur within diagnosis, said Dr. Andrew sor of the HIV Care and to HIV head for the near- health officials have begun an among healthcare work- such relationships. Petroll of the Center for Surveillance Unit of the est ER, “because they want aggressive campaign to test ers exposed through con- But Fangman, who used AIDS Intervention Research Wisconsin Department of to start the process ASAP,” everyone at risk at six-month taminated needle pricks and to prescribe PEP when in Milwaukee. “It’s unclear to Health Services, said his office Fangman said. But he’s intervals and then get those other job-related activities. he practiced medicine in me what happens in those has occasionally referred call- received disturbing feedback who test positive into treat- Even using AZT – a relatively Massachusetts, said no one cases,” he said. ers seeking PEP to patient about the outcomes of such ment immediately in order to ineffective, first-generation in his Milwaukee practice has Some states, such as assistance programs that are visits to Milwaukee-area prevent them from spreading anti-HIV drug – as thera- asked for the drugs. He’s only Massachusetts, pay for PEP, offered by the drugs’ manu- emergency rooms. infection. py, PEP has been shown to received one call here inquir- but Wisconsin does not. facturers. “This has worked in “I’ve heard of people hav- Some experts believe the prevent infection about 80 ing about PEP. “I don’t think ing bad experiences, getting latter approach to preven- percent of the time. With we’ve done as good a job as turned away or not getting tion could ultimately come today’s better drugs used in we could have to educate the Get in touch very good advice,” he said. close to eradicating the virus combination, the success rate public about this possibility,” Medical professionals can contact the National Clinicians’ The lack of support locally in high-risk populations. is likely much higher. he said. Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Hotline (PEPline) at 888-448- for PEP comes at a time A study in which 24 Even if PEP were to 4911 for help in determining whether PEP should be when drug therapy is increas- macaque monkeys were become more widely known administered, as well as recommendations for a treat- ingly being used in prevention intravenously given SIV – in Wisconsin, patients would ment regimen specific to the exposure and the source planning. “Everybody recog- WiG welcomes reader the simian version of HIV face major barriers in obtain- history (if available). nizes that this is going to be comments. E-mail lweisberg@ – found that none receiv- ing it. Perhaps the most sig- a big deal in the next couple wisconsingazette.com..
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WiGOUT!Wisconsin Gazette entertainment Gay characters, sensibilities out on the Milwaukee stage this season By Jody Hirsh Contributing writer
ay theater has certainly come a long way since Stonewall. Classic playsG such as Lillian Hellman’s “The Children’s Hour” (1934) or Robert Anderson‘s “Tea and Sympathy” (1953) cast homosexuality as an evil – even a suspicion of it could destroy a person’s life. Yet Broadway plays were peopled with gay and lesbian characters drawn so subtly that tourists from Idaho (or Wisconsin, for that matter) didn’t have a clue that the wisecracking “delicate” men or “tough” women were rec- P h oto : K e i t h K u c h a r s k i ognizably gay or lesbian to Left, the poster from the original New York those in the know. Camp production of “Corpus Christi,” which Milwau- performances were always kee’s Theatrical Tendencies presents this sea- riotously popular, and even son. Above, Marty McNamee as Richard Loeb in drag was acceptable as long “Thrill Me.” as there was no hint of alter- native sexual identification. Street in Walker’s Point, the will present the classic Now, sweep forward to group offers two shows in its Arthurian story with a twist, 21st-century Milwaukee, 2010 season. “Thrill Me: The as a gay Sir Lancelot adds where no stigma of lesbi- Leopold & Loeb Story,” by diversity to the Knights of an or gay sensibility would Stephen Dolginoff, is a new the Round Table. prompt a local theater group musical that tells the story In December, Next Act to censorship. In this new of the two gay young men Theatre will produce a spe- context of theatrical enlight- who lured a boy to his death cial presentation of local gay enment, Milwaukee’s upcom- in the real-life scandal that icon John McGivern’s riot- ing theater season has quite shocked 1924 Chicago – and ous one-man show “Home a few offerings for her LGBT the world. Although this grim for the Holidays.” McGivern, sons and daughters. story, directed by Mark E. who starred in last year’s The Milwaukee Repertory Schuster, is an unlikely musi- Renaissance Theaterwork’s Theater, under the leader- cal, it should, nonetheless gay show “American Fiesta,” ship of new artistic direc- prove to be fascinating. will recreate all the people, tor Mark Clements, is pre- Tendencies’ spring produc- including gay ones, who peo- senting not one but three tion “Corpus Christi,” by gay ple his holiday nostalgia. shows of particular interest 1935 and 1939. It’s one of people. It is not to be missed. of campy physical humor that playwright Terrence McNally, Remember the classic to LGBT Milwaukeeans. The the very first big Broadway Two other Rep shows will includes loads of cross-dress- is a story of homophobia and 1960s musical “Hair”? See it pick of the season is the new shows to cast gay characters interest the LGBT commu- ing. Four actors play dozens violence set in 1950s Texas, again this year at the Marcus production of the Kander as positive figures. The story nity. “Liberace!,” written by of characters in reenacting with thought-provoking par- Center for the Performing and Ebb musical “Cabaret,” takes place in 1929 and 1930, Rep artistic associate Brent the classic Alfred Hitchcock allels to the New Testament. Arts. The show may be less directed by Clements. well before the Holocaust; Hazelton, will be performed thriller. The play has sparked numer- shocking than it was in 1967, The groundbreaking 1968 yet with the hindsight of his- in the Stackner Cabaret. One of the newcomers ous protests around the but this so-called “American show and subsequent 1972 tory, we wonder about the This new production about on the Milwaukee scene is country from religious right tribal rock musical” was movie present the end of fate of the gay and Jewish Milwaukee’s native son will Theatrical Tendencies, a activists. groundbreaking in its treat- Germany’s Weimar Republic characters, potential victims not steer away from the real- new LGBT theater com- Were you ever suspi- ment of sexuality, anti-war and the rise of fascism. The of the Nazis. This produc- ity of Liberace’s “secret” gay pany that claims “INclusive cious of Sir Lancelot, of activism, nudity and the hip- musical is based loosely tion is the Rep’s first musi- life. “The 39 Steps,” to be Theatre with a Passion for King Arthur’s Round Table? pie counter-culture. on gay writer Christopher cal on the main Quadracci performed on the Quadracci OUTstanding Storytelling.” Wonder no more! Monty WiG welcomes reader Isherwood’s insightful “Berlin Powerhouse stage, and its stage, is not strictly speaking Housed in the Milwaukee Python’s “Spamalot,” appear- comments. E-mail lweisberg@ Stories,” written between largest cast to date – 33 an LGBT play, but it’s a riot Gay Arts Center on Second ing at the Milwaukee Theater, wisconsingazette.com. W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 21
The 2010 national tour of “Spamalot” is coming to the Milwaukee Theater. Musicals take center stage in Milwaukee By Harry Cherkinian who missed the first tour Theater (the Skylight’s next- “Intimate Apparel,” per- offering, “Scrooge in Rouge.” a newly renovated 80-seat Contributing writer when it came to the Marcus door neighbor) stages a musi- formed at The Rep’s Stiemke (Picture all the characters theater, including gallery and Center in 2008, here’s your cal with a Wisconsin twist Theater in 2006). “Crumbs” of the Dickens classic “A lounge. CBST will feature n Milwaukee, you chance to see why it remains in “Main-Travelled Roads,” tells the story of an African- Christmas Carol” played by Shakespeare (“Taming of can always count one of the funniest modern based on the short stories of American family moving from just three actors. Plenty of the Shrew”) and Silverstein on another open- musicals around. Hamlin Garland, the Pulitzer the Deep South to 1950s costume changes and zany (“An Adult Evening of Shel ing, another show. Funny can also be found Prize-winning author who Brooklyn, all seen through humor is just the gift for the Silverstein”), with some Irish There’s plenty to with this fall’s offering at the was born in West Salem, the eyes of a 17-year-old girl. holidays). music and politics courtesy choose from this intimate Boulevard Theater, Wis., and spent time living This season, Next Act “New and diverse” con- of playwright Brendan Behan season, from the as the company celebrates its the rural life through the Theater will share Tenth tinues this season with thrown in for good measure Broadway musi- 25th season. “The Savannah Midwest before settling in Street Theater with In two other theater compa- (“The Hostage”). cal version of the Disputation” showcases the Boston. Tandem Theater. While Next nies debuting. Theatrical Shakespeare’s “King Lear” movie favorite “Young Southern humor of two Collaboration among Act conducts its ongoing cap- Tendencies focuses on turns up at Theatre Gigante, Frankenstein”I (Marcus sisters whose souls are in theaters continues as a ital campaign to create a new “the lives and experiences founded by the husband and Center) to the gritty, night- dire need of saving by their key strategy this season. space within a larger one on of men and women in the wife team of Isabelle Kralj marish travelling circus world Baptist beautician (she’s very Renaissance Theaterworks, Water Street, the shows still LGBT community.” Founded and Mark Anderson. True to of “Freakshow” (Youngblood concerned about their hair now in its 18th season, teams go on, with this fall’s “Four by David Carter and Mark their unique artistic vision, Theater Company). color as well). Veteran fun- up with Milwaukee’s new Places,” Joel Drake’s Johnson’s Schuster, the theater pres- the twosome has revised this Once again, musicals take nyman Mark Bucher (who African-American theater story about aging parents, ents the Milwaukee premier “Lear” with enough of their center stage this upcoming also serves as the Boulevard’s group, Uprooted Theater dwindling independence and of “Thrill Me – The Leopold own twist while giving a nod season, from the Skylight founder, artistic director and Company, formed by veteran the “sandwich” generation of and Loeb Story,” a musical to the Bard in the process. Opera Theater to the everything else) keeps the local performers Tiffany Cox, sons and daughters who have based on the sensational Given the Great Recession, “Broadway Across America” laughs coming onstage (and Marti Gobel, Dennis Johnson their own ideas about caring 1924 murder case. In Tandem this season also features series. Even the Milwaukee offstage, as loyal subscribers and Travis Knight. As the first for Mom and Dad. Artistic Theater presents the show affordability, with many the- Rep is getting in on the act, can attest). production in its new diver- director David Cescarini again in Spring 2011. aters offering some good kicking off its 57th season Head just south of sity series, the two compa- directs a strong ensemble of Carte Blanche Studios deals and promotions to with “Cabaret,” the first Milwaukee’s downtown to nies will stage “Crumbs from veteran actors Flora Coker, Theatre started out as mul- come in out of the autumn musical ever performed in the Third Ward and you’ll the Table of Joy” by Lynn Laura Gray, Mary McDonald timedia space in 2007, when air. its main stage Quadracci discover “Dames at Sea” at Nottage (who won the 2009 Kerr and Mark Ulrich. founder Jimmy Dragolovich, Powerhouse. the Skylight Opera, a hit that Pulitzer Prize for Drama In Tandem’s husband and a local director, actor and If large (production) and began as a parody of the for “Ruined,” her retelling wife team of Jane and Chris filmmaker, began hosting funny (as in skewed British lavish, 1930s Busby Berkeley of Bertolt Brecht’s “Mother Flieller offer up one of the workshops and live music humor) are what you’re look- musicals. Afterward, use your Courage and Her Children” few murder mysteries this fall in the loft above an antique ing for, be sure to see “Monty imagination as you gaze east set in the war-torn Congo season with “Art of Murder.” store on First Street. They’ve WiG welcomes reader Python’s Spamalot” at the at Lake Michigan. Republic. Nottage also had an And Christmas will never be now moved up (literally) comments. E-mail lweisberg@ Milwaukee Theater. For those Milwaukee Chamber earlier breakthrough work, the same after their seasonal to South Fifth Street into wisconsingazette.com. 22 W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 “The object of art is to give life shape.”
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By Jay Rath nately canceled her sched- 6-26. From May 27 to June Contributing writer uled performance, but her 4 it presents its own annual From witches and world Oct. 23 slot will be filled by “Queer Shorts” revue. For premieres to “The Big comedian and runway pundit information, visit StageQ. Chill” for lesbians, Madison’s Joan Rivers. For information, com. upcoming performance sea- visit www.overturecenter. The Wisconsin Chamber son offers a variety of classic com. Orchestra, best known and modern works. Through Sept. 25, StageQ for its broadcast concerts The hottest ticket in town presents “Last Summer At on the Wisconsin Capitol will be for “Wicked,” which Bluefish Cove” at the Bartell Square, launches its sea- swoops into the Overture Theatre, a venue shared by son with guest violinist Center for the Arts Sept. several Madison communi- Alexander Sitkovetsy Oct. 8 22-Oct. 10. ty theater companies. One at the Overture Center for The musical comedy of StageQ’s missions is to the Arts. Other guests this about what happened before “produce gay, lesbian, and season include Christina and Dorothy came to Oz kicks other queer-focused the- Michelle Naughton and Molly off Overture’s season of ater productions and works Barth. For information, visit Broadway blockbusters that authored by gay and lesbian www.wcoconcerts.org. also includes Mel Brooks’ playwrights.” The Madison Symphony “Young Frankenstein,” Described as a witty “Big Orchestra is looking forward “Legally Blonde,” “Mamma Chill” for lesbians, “Bluefish to a rich concert season Mia!” and a 25th-anniver- Cove,” by Jane Chambers, with guests including Alisa sary production of “Les is about a group of women Weilerstein and Henning Misérables.” who gather in 1979 to reflect Kraggerud. The orchestra’s “This is one of the most on life, love and illness. season premiere features P h oto : C a ro l Ro s e gg exciting performance lineups StageQ also presents Russian classical pianist A scene from the 2009 “Mamma Mia!” national tour. we’ve ever put together,” “The Dying Gaul,” by Craig Olga Kern, Oct. 15-17, at says Overture president and Lucas, Dec. 2 through 18, the Overture Center for the premiere of “Que Color eight Tony Awards, includ- the Sky perform “Christmas CEO Tom Carto. and “Make Me a Song,” with Arts. For information, visit Tiene el Amor.” Kanopy’s ing best musical, in 2007. the Cowboy Way!” on Dec. Liza Minnelli has unfortu- music by William Finn, March www.madisonsymphony.org. season continues with dance For information, visit www. 18. Suzanne Vega performs Madison Opera cele- concerts Feb. 18-20 and April fourseasonstheatre.com. Oct. 10. “An Evening with brates its 50th year with 8-9. For information, visit The holidays come early Jeff Daniels” is scheduled for “The Threepenny Opera” www.kanopydance.org. to the Memorial Coliseum Nov. 13, featuring the actor/ and “La Traviata.” The group’s Four Seasons Theatre, a at the Alliant Energy Center. playwright’s singing and song- season begins with perfor- polished semi-pro troupe and On Nov.10 the Rockettes writing. For information, visit mances of “The Marriage of a favorite of critics, presents present their Radio City www.stoughtonoperahouse. Figaro,” Nov. 5 and Nov. 7, another season of musicals, Christmas Spectacular. The com. at the Overture Center for including the Madison pre- production includes bold On campus, the Wisconsin the Arts. New York Opera miere of “The Spitfire Grill,” stage effects in addition to Union Theater presents star Jason Hardy is slated Dec. 3-18, at the Bartell the Rockettes’ precision Ballet Hispanico on Oct. 2. to perform as Figaro. For Theatre in partnership with dance. For information, visit “An Evening with Joan Baez” information, visit www.madi- Madison Theater Guild. Set in www.alliantenergycenter. follows on Oct. 8. Gaelic sonopera.org. Wisconsin, it’s the whimsical com. Storm appears Feb. 19. For Kanopy Dance presents story of a diner that’s down A number of neighbor- information, visit unionthe- the world premiere of an on its luck until a parolee fol- ing communities recently ater.wisc.edu. untitled work by former lows her dreams. have begun programming University Theater pres- Martha Graham princi- Four Seasons’ sched- their own seasons of tour- ents “The Rocky Horror pal Martin Lofsnes at the ule also includes “Spring ing artists. Most notable is Show” March 3-5. For infor- Overture Center for the Awakening,” presented in the charmingly restored mation, visit www.utmadison. Arts, Nov. 12-14. Lofsnes association with University Stoughton Opera House. The com. P hoto: Courtesy is director of New York’s Theater on Oct. 23-24 at small audience size and vin- Proud Theater is looking The Rockettes bring the Radio City Christmas 360-degree Dance Company. the Wisconsin Union Theater. tage setting are sure to make forward to again present- Spectacular to Madison this season. He presents the Midwest The rock adaptation won it a treat when Riders in ing a work-shopped revue sometime in the spring. Meanwhile, artistic director Brian Wild says the troupe DON'T MISS... is looking for a new home. Proud is an award-winning THE DOG WASH: You wash, we wash or call ahead for Professional Grooming. and innovative youth theater THE BARKER LOUNGE: Enjoy delicious Alterra Coffee, relax with your dog, program designed to foster surf the net, find the finest supplies for your pup! self-expression and self- empowerment for Madison- area youth. It’s aligned with Come see us in Bayside! Outreach, Inc., Madison’s LGBT resource center. 326 W. 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With the release of Ferlinghetti and the poem. last poem, “Things I’ll Not The Milwaukee LGBT “Howl,” Ginsberg’s publisher The judge declared, “Would Do (Nostalgias),” was writ- Film/Video Festival was charged with obscenity, there be any freedom ten a week before his death screens “Howl” at 7 sparking a world famous trial of press or speech if one from liver cancer: p.m. Sept. 15, at UW-M and the banning of his book. must reduce his vocabulary “No more sweet summers Union Theater. His description of those to vapid innocuous euphe- with lovers, teaching Blake at same best minds “who let misms?” Naropa … themselves be fucked in the Ever an advocate for gay Any visits to B’nai Israel ringleader of the 1950s Beat ass by saintly motorcyclists, rights, Ginsberg insisted that graves of Buddha, Aunt Rose, Generation, an association he and screamed with joy” was his lifelong companion Peter Harry Melzer and Aunt Clara, constantly denied. His work specifically referred to in the Orlovsky be listed as his Father Louis reflected his take on life in a trial. “spouse” in “Who’s Who in Not myself except in an urn post-war society, character- The verdict, however, vin- America.” Prolific even at the of ashes.” ized by the aimlessness of dicated publisher Lawrence end, Ginsberg’s heartbreaking www.wisconsingazette.com his generation. He protested militarism, censorship, mate- rialism, right-wing politics, www.centrocaferiverwest.com www.centrocaferiverwest.com critic’s choice Milwaukee Magazine’s conventional thinking, the Opened 2009-2010 in 4-9 pm Tues-Thurs pm 4-9 Sat & Sun Sun & Sat “war on drugs,” and later 808 E Center St. Dinner Hours: Dinner New Restaurant Milwaukee Magazine’s centro
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By Harry Cherkinian sion. Each night of her tour, Virgin, while intertwined within the creature’s writh- Contributing writer the tour sponsor, donates $20,000 ing, squid-like appendages. For the show’s “The Monster Ball” made its way to organizations serving homeless encore, “Bad Romance,” she emerged onstage to Milwaukee Sept. 2 courtesy of LGBT youth. tucked in a full-body gyroscope, stepping out its merry mistress of ceremonies, Gaga is living proof of the wis- in shiny metallic, reminiscent of the ‘80s glam the unstoppable Lady Gaga. And dom of being true to oneself. Her rock era. for all who attended the more than meteoric rise to the top is already The future is here. And her name is Lady two-hour dance party, “the ball” had strewn with many Top 10 hits, all of Gaga. Remember it. Because she won’t let everything one could ask for: Amazing which she performed, from her debut you forget it. Not ever. production values, visuals that simply “The Fame” as well as “The Fame dazzled, state-of-the-art technology Monster,” making the show a true (read: excellent sound system) and fan’s fantasy come true. non-stop energy coupled with a cre- Rather than take the easy way Anyone can sell ative vision spotlighting the ball’s out in live performance, G2 works you insurance. superstar attraction – Gaga herself. hard for the money – and so does At 24, the former Stephanie the audience. Straining for the first Germanotta stands high atop the glimpse of the superstar, the crowd The difference is music biz heap today (and helps to saw her shadow projected through service. support it as well). Amid all her over- a scrim, a simple movement eliciting the-top theatricality and eccentric zealous screams as she sang “Dance fashion, she’s the true heir apparent in the Dark.” to Madonna and Michael Jackson (his Once face to face with her fans music played continuously before the (and heartbeats returned to near state ball kicked off). Clearly influenced by normal), it was a no-holds-barred, minsuranceid and glam rockers such as David Bowie plenty-of-skin-bared extravaganza, investment services and Freddie Mercury (remember starting with her breakthrough hit “Radio Gaga?” – hence the name), G2 “Let’s Dance.” The costume chang- SPECIALIZING IN took the near-capacity audience on es were many and eye-popping, the Group Health Insurance and Benefit her journey to the ball, along with 10 sexual gyrations in full force amid Plans, Individual Health Plans, dancers, six musicians and set designs an atmosphere of gender-bending Dental, Life & Disability that show her to be a performer androgyny. Domestic Partnership Benefits ahead of her time. She’s just stopping Show stoppers? Where to begin? Serving Milwaukee and the LGBT off in the “now” to entertain us in There’s the faux nun outfit com- Community for over 20 years her own futuristic manner. plete with white tape over her nip- “I’m here to tell you, you can ples during “Love Game.” The fake Call or email for a be whoever you want to be,” pro- blood along with the black leather in claimed Her Royal Ladyness, in one “Monster.” Customized Quote of the show’s many invocations to There’s a spontaneous method authenticity and tolerance. A fiercely to Gaga’s creative madness. Despite John M. Tomlinson outspoken supporter of the LGBT the precision of the sets, music and Mid-State Insurance community, Gaga peppered her choreography, she seems remarkably (414) 254-9964 performance with pro-gay remarks, down-to-earth, unrehearsed. G2 is at (262) 241-0550 [email protected] P hoto: Courtesy reminding the appreciative audience times tough, other times, vulnerable WIHealthInsure.com The meteoric Lady Gaga. Her Milwaukee per- that “God makes no mistakes.” – the child woman whose dreams are formance on Sept. 2 had everything one could The audience included conspicu- made real onstage. ask for – amazing production values, visuals that ously high numbers of lesbians and And how those dreams material- simply dazzled, state-of-the-art technology and gays, many of the latter adorned in ize! In “Paparazzi, she sang fearlessly non-stop energy. Gaga-inspired drag for the occa- to an enormous “Fame Monster”
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Got news? Tell us art Gaze [email protected]. A garden of reverie, tended with reverance By Debra Brehmer toward the ethereal. Sunlight Contributing writer falls into shadowy places As our society eliminates in a rhythm that feels pro- unscheduled time, the con- grammed to make us notice. cept of daydreaming feels Simple log benches provide ever more remote. The moments to rest and con- Japanese (via the Chinese template the view. The ponds historically) understood that and streams first dazzle us to create a sense of rev- with sparkling surfaces but erie one needed to carefully soon fish or turtles emerge, structure the passage. It was and then reflections begin to only through artificial order- appear. The more you look, ing and attentive effort that the more you see. one could lay the means for Be sure to buy the koi relaxation. food at the ticket counter, The Anderson Japanese because a sprinkling of these Gardens in Rockford, Ill., pellets causes eruptions of are built on this kind of fat, orange, yellow, gold and paradox – and perhaps that black fish that dissipate back is why their beauty is so to their leisurely drift as pronounced. Rockford is a quickly as they arrive. ravished city that struggles Although Anderson gave for an economic foothold. the site to the public 13 Yet hidden within its folds is years ago and had his home this 12-acre gem of reflecting on the hill demolished a year pools, golden koi, stone paths, and a half ago, renovations shady knolls, a 50-foot water- and expansion continues. fall and trickling streams. It Anderson plans to build a was recently rated the No. 1 new, more architecturally Japanese garden in America. appropriate home on the hill About 90 miles from in the near future. A restau- Milwaukee, one approach- P hoto: Courtesy rant opened in the visitor’s es Rockford through long Anderson Japanese Gardens is at 318 Spring Creek Road, in Rockford, Ill. (www.Anderson Gardens. center in 2008, featuring a stretches of big-box sprawl org.) While in Rockford, check out the Rockford Art Museum, currently featuring work by Chicago chef from Thailand via Laos to a depleted downtown of artists Richard Hull and Nicholas Sistler. with an Asian fusion menu of once noble 19th-century her family recipes. buildings. A busy street bor- family who ran Anderson garden. Together they initi- rewards slow, engaged look- the feeling of a curve and the Prime fall viewing at the ders the garden entrance, Packaging. He graduated from ated a project that would ing – a little like a Kandinsky color of a shadow begin to garden is the first or second but once you step inside a the UW-Madison in 1966, shape the next 30 years of painting, but not as messy. assert themselves as if they week of October. You can mythical land beckons. You married, had four children their lives. They sculpted The formal elements here were always there, but we call the center to ask the immediately forget the white and purchased a home on a acre after acre of swampy are air, stones, water and hadn’t noticed. It’s a perfect percentage of color change. noise of traffic as your hear- hill on Stoneridge Road with Midwestern scrub into an plants. Spun together within lesson in observation: What Legend has it that there is ing adjusts to the focused an acre lot. He had visited other-worldly pastoral dream a 1,000-year tradition, the we think we see is only a a Japanese maple tree by tick of a bamboo funnel col- Japan with a college buddy in featuring three styles of principles of animism and fragment of what could be the garden of reflection that lecting and pouring water the 1960s but it wasn’t until Japanese gardens: a 12th-cen- Buddhism provide gentle seen. turns so red that people in a hidden grove. The soul a trip to a Japanese garden in tury pond strolling garden, philosophical depth to the As the 1.5-mile half path think it’s artificial. As the Zen thrives on simplicity, and here Portland, Ore., in 1978 that 16th-century tea garden and notion of a stroll. zigzags and crosses small koan suggests: Reality is elu- a single leaf floating down a his “aha” moment occurred. a contemporary garden of Your eyes need time to bridges, new scenes (like the sive. Impermanence is the shallow stream offers every- Anderson returned to the reflection. adjust to this new language. sight of a tea house built only truth. thing you need. Midwest and called landscape The gardens could be Then, slowly, nuances appear. into the hillside or a lone John D. Anderson was the architect Hoichi Kurisu, who considered one large com- Layers and textures of leaves, duck perched on a rock) There’s always more at son of a prominent Rockford had designed the Portland position that entices and innumerable shades of green, nudge our consciousness www.wisconsingazette.com
ies year to year, but always has gone through numer- tions include “Art in Clay: says, “For the Moravians, this exhibition surveys prints, promises to be a great big ous incarnations in the past Masterworks of North slipware plates and dishes drawings and films, including grab bag of form and style. decade. Carolina Earthenware,” functioned as reminders of an early 1970s series, “The Artwatch The Marshall Building Also on Friday in the Third currently showing at the their European roots as well Dennis Hopper One Man Kat Murrell in the Third Ward, 207 E. Ward, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee Art Museum. This as potent symbols of religion Show.” Running concurrently Buffalo St., will hold an open 233 N. Milwaukee St., opens exhibition offers about 120 and the cycle of life.” is “Psychotrope,” a view of There is plenty of art to house from 6-9 p.m. Sept. “Terrance James Coffman: pieces of handcrafted pottery An exhibition to catch video art exploring our inun- gaze at as Milwaukee’s fall 10. This creative epicenter New Paintings” from 5-8 p.m. dating from the 18th century. before it closes on Sept. dation of images and social cultural season revs into high boasts about 20 art-related A gallery favorite, Coffman It’s a look back in time at 26 is the work of Bruce connections. As artist Jacob gear. Walker’s Point Center businesses, including galleries, is known for vibrant col- the traditions of Moravian Connor at Inova, 2155 N. Ciocci states, “Culture is out for the Arts, 839 S. Fifth St., artists’ studios and design ors, expressive gestures and potters in North Carolina, Prospect Ave. An esteemed of control, but it is OK.” opens its annual member’s showcases. A highlight of this works that linger between trained or influenced by American artist, the sur- show Sept. 10, from 5-8 p.m. event will be the reopening landscapes and abstraction. Gottfried Aust. Exhibition realistic and psychedelic The exhibition content var- of Luckystar Studio, which Recently opened exhibi- curator Luke Beckerdite Connor was versatile, and www.wisconsingazette.com W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 29 this comfort food for any Nessun Dorma 2010-2011 SeaSon FREE 2778 N. Weil nationality. E V E N T Dining (414) 264-8466 The true test of a panini Florentine opera nessundormariverwest.com eatery is an Italian deli combo. Rick Karlin Nessun’s version passed with flying colors. 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started out, but wasn’t good my second family. enough at it. I am fascinated GS: Sort of surrogate broth- by the whole world of buy- ers. Interview ing and selling art. So writing MC: Yes. And they taught Gregg Shapiro a book is a good excuse to me how to love other peo- take a field trip into some ple. Of course, I was in love ichael Cunningham, parallel realm and live in it with all of them. Actually, two gay, Pulitzer Prize- for the time it takes to write of us turned out to be gay. M winning writer of the book. I’ve talked to so many of “The Hours” (the film adap- GS: At one point, Peter’s assis- my gay friends who had this tation earned Nicole Kidman tant says to him, “You’ve always charismatic high school best an Oscar), has written a new been in love with beauty itself.” friend who they adored. This novel, “By Nightfall” (Farrar Is that true of you? intense friendship I had with Straus Giroux, 2010). In it, MC: I am in love with these guys was every bit as art dealer Peter is married to beauty. In this regard, Peter important to them as it was magazine editor Rebecca and is to some degree autobio- to me. But because it was all P h oto : G r e gg S h a p i ro they live in New York. The graphical. Because I am reluc- caught up with my awakening Michael Cunningham arrival of Rebecca’s younger tant to believe that beauty is sexuality, it may have stayed brother Ethan (a.k.a. Mizzy, dead. Yes, I am a whore for with me in a way that it ly imagined a character it’s and not a same-sex couple? a story of a closeted gay as in “mistake”) throws the beauty. hasn’t for those other guys. as difficult to imagine San MC: I’ve always written man coming into possession couple’s seemingly happy GS: The book includes a nice GS: Matthew dies of AIDS Francisco on behalf of Peter about gay people and straight of his true sexuality, that’s a existence into a severe tail- blend of literary and visual art complications, which is not as and Matthew as it would be people, but I have tended story that’s worth telling, but spin. The attractive and sexu- references. prevalent as it once was in con- to imagine how I might have to focus on characters that we’ve heard that story a lot. ally ambiguous Mizzy comes MC: Yeah. If I’m a whore temporary gay lit. Do you feel turned out differently if I’d were gay or gay-ish. Part of I felt like it took on different on to Peter, leading the poor for beauty, then I’m also a like you have to remind people grown up in San Francisco it was the pure challenge of and more interesting ramifi- fellow to question everything whore for art and literature. I that the AIDS crisis is not over? and my parents had been hip- it. If you’re lucky enough to cations if I had an essentially about himself. find the books I read and the MC: It’s not over! I’m 57. I pies instead of suburbanites. write more than a few books, straight guy who could fall Cunningham handles art I care about to be enor- lived through the AIDS epi- But I’m very much aware of you want to keep trying new into a kind of eroticized love, the material with all of the mously important to me, part demic. And if you have been New York, in particular, as a things. I thought, “Straight but a really unfamiliar kind of grace, wit, sensitivity and of the way I live in the world in a war or survived an epi- city of American immigrants. world! Can I go there?” love, with one very specific insight that we have come and look at the world. demic, it profoundly effects Literally everybody I know GS: And you did it well! other man. to expect from him over GS: Family, and brothers in what you write. How could has escaped some other MC: I hope so. I showed GS: “By Nightfall” has a cin- the years. I spoke with him particular, also plays an essen- it not? I was in ACT-UP for place to come to New York. the manuscript to some ematic quality to it. Are there at his Provincetown, Mass., tial role in the book. Do you years. Some of my closest GS: And not from just other actual heterosexuals, just to plans for a movie version? residence in August. have brothers? friends died of AIDS. It’s part countries, but from other parts be sure. MC: No. I find that it is best Gregg Shapiro: The New York MC: I do not have any of my consciousness. Will it of this country. GS: Did you think it would when I am writing a novel to art world is at the center of “By brothers. I have one younger be in every book I write? I MC: Which are like anoth- have lessened the impact of think, not at all, about the Nightfall,” with Peter operat- sister. I’m surprised to find don’t know. But it appears, it er country. I think you could what occurs between Ethan/ movie version. Some of the ing an art gallery. What was these powerful brother fig- comes up. probably argue that moving Mizzy and Peter, if Peter and best books don’t make very it about that setting that was ures appearing in my fiction GS: Peter hails from to New York from Paris is Rebecca were a gay couple? good movies because they’re intriguing to you? so much. I think it probably Milwaukee. Do you think things less of a culture shock than MC: Yeah. What was inter- interior, because they’re Michael Cunningham: One gets down to this, and I think would have happened different- moving to New York from esting to me was the idea meant to be books. If they of the great things about a lot of people have had this ly for him, as well as Matthew, Akron, Ohio, would be. that somebody like Peter, were meant to be movies, writing novels is that you get experience: When I was in if they had been from San GS: Why did you choose to who is essentially hetero- you would have written them to live parallel lives. I want- high school, I had this crew Francisco or Boston? make the central couple, Peter sexual, could be queer for as movies to begin with. ed to be a painter when I of guy friends. They were like MC: Once I’ve thorough- and Rebecca, a hetero couple one other guy. If it’s simply www.wisconsingazette.com W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 31
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DAMES AT SEA SEPTEMBER 17 ~ OCTOBER 3, 2010 Wisconsin Gazette invites you to walk with Team WiG in ARCW’s AIDS Walk D ames at Sea charms and delights with Wisconsin. The walk takes place Sept. 19 on Milwaukee’s lakefront. All WiG comedy, love songs and rollicking tap numbers. walkers get a free Wisconsin Gazette T-shirt and sense of personal satisfaction! It’s the perfect beginning to Skylight’s 51st season! Contact WiG team captain Lucky Tomaszek ([email protected]) to join us. For more information about the walk, go to www.aidswalkwis.org. Single tickets available at $22.50-$65.00 414-291-7800 | skylightopera.com
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320 East Menomonee~Historic Third Ward~Three blocks from the Summer fest grounds 32 W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 SEPT. 9, THURSDAY SEPT. 18, SATURDAY Steve Martin’s “The Underpants” runs through Oct. 3 in the Out singer/songwriter Brandi Furlan Auditorium at Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road in WiGOUT Carlile plays the Barrymore Elm Grove Call 262-782-4430. Theatre, 2090 Atwood in Madison, Strollers Theatre presents the play “84 Charing Cross Road” at 8 p.m. Call 608-241-2345. through Oct. 2 at Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin in Madison. Miltown Kings want to see Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth, presents gay-friendly, ON THE you in your nighties at their politically-minded music legend Billy Bragg at 8 p.m. Call 414- season opener “Miltown Kings 286-3663. Between the Sheets” at 9 p.m. at the Miramar Theater, 2844 N. TOWN Oakland. EDITED AND COMPILED BY GREGG SHAPIRO The Present Music Ensemble performs with Gabriel Prokofiev SEPT. 10, FRIDAY and Phillip Bush at 8 p.m. in Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth. Call Menomonie Theater Guild stages “Hedwig and the Angry 414-286-3663. Inch,” starring renowned Eau Claire female impersonator Miss The dazzling School of Seven Dee-Lovely, tonight and tomorrow night at Acoustic Café, Bells performs at the Majestic, Brandi Carlisle 102 Main Street West (SW corner of Main & Broadway) in 115 King in Madison, at 9 p.m. Menomonie. Call 715-505-6011. Call 608-251-2582. Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin in Madison, stages “Last Summer at Bluefish Cove” by the late lesbian playwright Jane SEPT. 14, TUESDAY Chambers, through Sept. 25. Call 608-661-9696. “Southern Hospitality,” a Southern-fried, laugh-out-loud Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells, presents farce, plays Kander and Ebb’s “Cabaret’ in the Quadracci Powerhouse weekends through Oct. 24. Call 414-224-9490. SEPT. 19, SUNDAY through Sept. 26 at The The Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra performs a concert Racine Theatre including Giovanni Pergolesi’s final work “Stabat Mater” Guild, 2519 along with John Tavener’s “Cantus Mysticus” and more at 4 Northwestern p.m. in Calvary Presbyterian Church, 935 W. Wisconsin. Visit (Highway 38) MilwaukeeChamberOrchestra.org. in Racine. Call SEPT. 15, WEDNESDAY Fake Problems plays the Majestic, 115 King in Madison, at 8 262-633-4218. p.m. Call 608-251-2582. Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth, presents actor and Club 5 Bar, 5 Applegate Court in Madison, presents a female singer/songwriter Jeff Daniels at 8 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. impersonator show, at 10 p.m. Call 608-277-9700. Dee-Lovely The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin, presents ‘70s music legends Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs at 8 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. SEPT. 21 TUESDAY Majestic, 115 King in Madison, welcomes dance duo Matt SEPT. 11, SATURDAY & Kim at 8 p.m. Call 608-251-2582. Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N. Rural in Hartford, Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth, presents Rogue Wave presents “Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show,” at 3 SEPT. 16, THURSDAY and Midlake at 8 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. & 7:30 p.m. Call 262-670-0560. “Hairspray” runs through Oct. 31 at The Fireside Theatre, “Four Places” by Chicago playwright Joel Drake Johnson 1131 Janesville (Business HWY 26 South) in Fort Atkinson. Call runs through Oct. 10 at the Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th. 800-477-9505. Call 414-278-0765. SEPT. 23 THURSDAY Carte Blanche Studios Theatre, 1024 S. Fifth St., presents “Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare, running through October 10. Call 262-716-4689. SEPT. 12, SUNDAY Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth, welcomes Tokyo Police The Fine Arts Quartet performs a concert for its 65th Club at 8 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. anniversary season at 3 p.m. in the Helen Bader Concert Hall SEPT. 17, FRIDAY in the Helene Zelazo Center of the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood. Call 414- 229-4308. Theatrical Tendencies presents the Milwaukee premiere of “Thrill Me - The Leopold and Loeb Story,” Stephen Dolginoff’s Fine Arts Quartet performs Club 5 Bar, 5 Applegate Court in Madison, presents a live Sept. 12, Sunday. female impersonator show at 10 p.m. Call 608-277-9700. chilling musical based on Chicago’s ‘thrill killers’ of 1924, at Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 S. Second, through October 2. Call 414-383-3727. “Dames At Sea” runs through Oct. 3 in the Cabot Theatre at Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Call 414-291- 7800. SEPT. 13, MONDAY Miramar Theater, 2844 N. Oakland, presents formerly queer singer/songwriter Michelle Shocked with The Liberty Bluegrass High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington in Madison, presents Band at 8 p.m. a night of queer bands, featuring Girl In A Coma with special guests Hacienda, Sick Of Sarah and Little Red Wolf at 8 p.m. Call 608-268-1122. W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 33 community EVENTS
ONGOING FRIDAY SATURDAY Galano Club, Milwaukee.* Valley, LGBT Community Center of SAGE Office drop-in hours, 1-5 p.m. 4-7 p.m., fourth Friday, Happy Hour 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Walkers 5 p.m., OutThere LGBT youth group the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* Monday and Thursday, Milwaukee.* with Planned Parenthood Advocates Milwaukee Run Walk, starting at meeting, OutReach, Madison.* 6:30 p.m., NORML weekly meeting, LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin drop-in of Wisconsin, rotating location in the Water Tower at the East end 5 p.m., third Sundays, PFLAG Berlin Public Library, 121 W. Park hours, 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and Milwaukee/Madison, www.ppawi. of North Avenue, Milwaukee, 262- Milwaukee, Martin Luther Church, Ave., Berlin, www.northerwinorml. Thursday, 2-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-1 org. 285-7645. 9235 W. Bluemound Road, com. p.m. Saturday, Racine.* 5:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Wauwatosa. 7 p.m., last Tuesday, Canasta night, Pozitive Lite HIV/AIDS group, Madison, Wingra Park off Monroe 7 p.m., second Sundays, Gay and SAGE Milwaukee.* OutReach, Madison.* St., Madison, 608-469-4882. Straight in Christ, Good Shepherd 7 p.m., Spectrum GLBT and Allied THURSDAY 6 p.m., second Fridays, Lesbian Alliance 3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, Catholic Church, N88 W17658 social group for adults, Harmony 2:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays, game night and potluck, LGBT Women4Women, OutReach, Christman Road, Menomonee Falls, Cafe, Appleton.* LGBT senior adults discussion, Community Center, Milwaukee.* Madison.* 262-502-0437. Madison Senior Center, 330 W. 6:30 p.m., Open Mic night, Harmony 6 p.m., Rotating Activity Night each Mifflin St., Madison, ferington@ Cafe, Green Bay.* week, LGBT Community Center of WEDNESDAY charter.net. 7 p.m., AA, The Galano Club, the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* MONDAY 6 p.m., first Wednesday, LGBT cancer 6 p.m., third Thursdays, same- Milwaukee.* 7-8:30 p.m., third Saturdays, BWMT 7 p.m., Spectrum - Social and networking group, Gilda’s Club, 7907 sex partners group, OutReach, 7 p.m., Gay Narcotics Anonymous, The (Black and White Men Together), networking LGBT group, Harmony UW Health Court, Middleton, 608- Madison.* Galano Club, Milwaukee.* general meeting.* Cafe, Appleton.* 828-8880, www.gildasclubmadison. 6 p.m., Qgrads, UW Memorial Union 7 p.m., Drop-in night, LGBT Community 7:30 p.m., AA Spiritual Light, The 7:30 p.m., AA Came to Believe, The org Rathskeller, 800 Langdon St., Center of the Chippewa Valley, Eau Galano Club, Milwaukee.* Galano Club, Milwaukee.* 6:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Madison. Claire.* Wauwatosa Rainbow Association 7 p.m., third Thursdays, Lesbian 8:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, monthly meeting, tosarainbow@ Alliance movie night, LGBT Shoreline Milwaukee line dancing SUNDAY TUESDAY yahoo.com. Community Center, Milwaukee.* and lessons, Hot Water, 818 S. 10:30 a.m., Al-Anon, The Galano Club, 12:30 p.m., third Tuesday, Retired Old/ 7 p.m., AA 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, 7 p.m., Q2-LGBTQ Youth Group, LGBT Water St., Milwaukee, 414-383- Milwaukee.* Older Lesbians (ROLLers), Madison. The Galano Club, Milwaukee.* Community Center of the Chippewa 75936. 10:30 a.m., AA Step/Topic meeting, Info: 608-219-7751. 7 p.m., first Wednesday, Bear Club 4 Valley, Eau Claire. 9:30 p.m., first Friday, Milwaukee The Galano Club, Milwaukee.* 5:30 p.m., AA Over and Under 40; 7 Men monthly meeting, Napalese 7:30 p.m., Four Lakes Bears, Guerilla Gay Bar takeover, location 1 p.m., Cream City Squares dances, p.m. AA The Blue Group, The Galano Lounge, 1351 Cedar St., Green Bay, Michelangelo’s Coffee Shop, 114 varies, www.mkeggb.com. Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Club, Milwaukee.* Info: [email protected]. State St., Madison, 608-251-5299. Stowell, Milwaukee. 6 p.m., third Tuesday, Fair Wisconsin 7 p.m., AA The Big Book meeting, The Action Network of the Chippewa Join us on Facebook.
* See Community Listings, next page, for address and contact information. The next two weeks
social with the LGBT Community Center THURSDAY SATURDAY FRIDAY of the Chippewa Valley, www.thecentercv. Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 17 org, 715-552-LGBT. 2 p.m., older LGBT adult resources 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fighting Bob Fest, 6 p.m., Fish Fry with SAGE, MONAs Out 5-8 p.m., The Art of the Tease burlesque informational session presented by Barbara progressive speakers and entertainment, N About, 1407 S. First St. RSVP required to dance class with Bella Sue Devianti, the Tool Quirk, Madison Senior Center, 330 Mifflin Sauk County Fairgrounds, 850 Lincoln Ave., 414-224-0517. Shed, 2427 N. Murray Ave. Register at 414- St., Madison, 608-255-8582, harrys@lgb- Baraboo, bus available from Milwaukee and 906-5305 or www.toolshedtoys.com. toutreach.org. Johnson Creek, www.fightingbobfest.org. 7-9 p.m., play Pictionary with SAGE SATURDAY Milwaukee (adults of all ages welcome), Sept. 18 TUESDAY 1845 N. Farwell Ave., Suite 220, 414-224- SUNDAY 8:45 a.m., day trip to Wisconsin Dells, Sept. 21 0517. Sept. 12 cars depart at 9 a.m. from SAGE Milwaukee 5 p.m., arts showcase/networking event 3 p.m., The Pack is Back beer/soda (adults of all ages welcome), 1845 N. Farwell with OPEN Madison, Overture Center bust with Castaway M.C. at KRUZ, 354 E. Ave., Suite 220, 414-224-0517. for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison, info@ FRIDAY National Ave., 414-481-0260. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fourth Annual Tomato openmadison.org. Sept. 10 Romp, includes Bloody Mary competition 6 p.m., Thunda on the Tundra, regional and a rotten tomato fight, held in the 1900 roller derby tournament, through Sept. 12, WEDNESDAY block of North Avenue, theeastside.org. WEDNESDAY Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena, Sept. 15 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Bay View Bash, KK Sept. 22 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay, www.brew- 5 p.m., LGBT Center Link Center Avenue between Potter and Clement in 2-4 p.m., older LGBT adult resources citybruisers.com. Awareness Day, Milwaukee LGBT Bay View, www.bayviewbash.org. informational sessions presented by Joann 8 p.m., Flirting for Nerds class at the Tool Community Center, 315 W. Court St., Suite 8 .m., Madison Gay Video Club screens Russell and Elizabeth Conrad, Madison Shed, 2427 N. Murray Ave., register at 414- 101, 414-271-2656. “Dream Boy” and “Taboo: The Peter Twins,” Senior Center, 330 Mifflin St., Madison, 608- 906-5305 or www.toolshedtoys.com. 7 p.m., advanced screening of “Howl,” 608-244-8690, www.mgvc.org. 255-8582, [email protected]. 9 p.m., AIDS Walk fundraiser drag event presented by Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video 6:30-8:30, Sapphic Dinner at Lulu Cafe at Monkey Bar, 1619 S. First St., the3king- Festival, UWM Union Theater, 2200 E. with Sapphic Adventures Mke, 2265 S. [email protected]. Kenwood Blvd., arts.uwm.edu/lgbtfilm. SUNDAY Howell Ave., RSVP by Sept. 17 to 414-628- Sept. 19 1049, [email protected]. 10 a.m., AIDS Walk Wisconsin begins at Summerfest Grounds main gate, 200 N. Harbor Drive, www.aidswalkwis.org. Join us on Facebook. Noon, pontoon boat ride/ice cream 34 W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 community GROUPS 2349 N Holton St., 53212, 414-390-0444. stjamesmilwaukee.org. Applegate Court, Madison, 53713, 608-277- MILWAUKEE WanderWomyn Outdoors Group, debydoo2@ 9700, www.dcandc.org yahoo.com. Arts/Entertainment Washington Heights Rainbow Association, 414- Sports Cream City Chorus, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414- 258-8834 www.washingtonheightsrainbow. Front Runners/Front Walkers, 414-443-0379, Community 276-8787, www.creamcitychorus.org, info@ org. ullrwolf.com/frontrunnersmke, thbolt@milwpc. OutReach, 600 Williamson St., Suite P1, Madison, creamcitychorus.org. Wauwatosa Rainbow Association, tosarainbow@ com. 53703, 608-255-8582, www.lgbtoutreach.org, Cream City Squares, 414-445-8080, www.iagsdc. yahoo.com. Metro Milwaukee Tennis Club, 3957 81st St., [email protected]. org/creamcity. Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, P.O. Box 53222, 414-616-3716, [email protected]. PFLAG-Madison, 4221 Venetian Ln., Madison Men’s Voices Milwaukee, 2717 E. Hampshire 353, Hartland, 53029, www.wiscrad.org. Milwaukee Gay Soccer League, 1012 E. 53718, 608-848-2333, pflagmadison@yahoo. St., 53211, 414-964-1513 www. Wisconsin Rainbow Families, 315 W. Court St., Clark St., 53212, 414-405-5878, www. com. mensvoicesmilwaukee.com. 53212, www.wirainbowfamilies.com, info@ milwaukeegaysoccer.org. Gay / Bi Fathers Support Group, c/o Outreach, Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 S. Second wirainbowfamilies.com. Milwaukee Gay Volleyball League, www. 600 Williamson St., Madison, 53703, St., 53204, 414-383-3727, www. milwaukeegayvolleyball.com. [email protected]. milwaukeegayartscenter.org. Saturday Softball Beer League, 2333 N. 56th St., Milwaukee/LGBT Film/Video Festival, www4. Health 53210, www.ssblmilwaukee.com. uwm.edu/psoa/programs/film/lgbtfilm. AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, P.O. Box Politics Queer Zine Archive Project, 2935 N. Fratney St., 510498, 53202, 414-273-1991, www.arcw.org, Fair Wisconsin, 122 State St., Suite 500, 53202, www.qzap.org. [email protected]. Youth/Education Madison, 53703, 608-441-0143, www. Shoreline Country Dancers, 2809 E. Oklahoma Brady East STD (BESTD) Clinic, 1240 E. Brady St, Alliance School, 850 W. Walnut St., 53205, 414- fairwisconsin.org, [email protected]. Ave., 53207, www.shoreline-milw.org, info@ 53202, 414-272-2144, www.bestd.org, bestd@ 267-5400, www.allianceschool.org. shoreline-milw.org. execpc.com. Alliance for LGBTQ Youth, 1212 S. 70th St., Women’s Voices Milwaukee, 315 W. Court St., Galano Club, 315 Court St., Suite 201, 53213, 53214, 414-453-1400, www.cssw.org. Sports 53212, 414-534-5645, womensvoicesmke.viviti. 414-276-6936, www.galanoclub.org, mail@ Gay Youth Milwaukee, P.O. Box 090441, 53209, Madison Gay Hockey Association, www. com, [email protected]. galanoclub.org. 414-265-8500, http://gayyouthmilwaukee. madisongayhockey.org. Health Institute of Milwaukee, 1817 N. Martin tripod.com. Madison Gay Volleyball, 608-347-8907, www. Luther King Drive, Suite 3, 53212, 414-263- Marquette Gay/Straight Alliance, 1442 W. madisonlbtvolleyball.com. Community 9999. Wisconsin Ave., 53233. Bay View Gays, 414-482-3796, www.bvgays.com. Milwaukee Women’s Center, 611 N. Broadway, Marquette U G/L Alumni, P.O. Box 92722, 53202. Brew City Bears, P.O. Box 1035, 53201, 414-331- Suite 230, 53202, www.mwcinc.org. Project Q, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414-223-3220. Youth/education 3744, www.bcb4men.info. Pathfinders, 1614 E. Kane Pl., 53202, 414-271- UWM LGBT Resource Center, UWM Union WG GSA for Safe Schools, 301 S. Bedford St., BWMT, 414-463-5359, www.nabwmt.org/ 1560, www.pathfinders.org, [email protected]. 89, P.O. Box 413, 53201, 414-229-4116, www. Madison, 53703, 608-661-4141, www. milwaukee. STD Specialties, Inc., 3251 N. Holton St., 53212, uwm.edu/Dept/OSL/LGBT. gsaforsafeschools.org. Castaways, P.O. Box 1697, 53202, castawaysmc@ 414-264-8800, www.stdspecialties.org. yahoo.com. CONNEXUS, 2439 N. Holton St., 53212, 414-390- FOX VALLEY RACINE/KENOSHA 0444, www.diverseandresilient.org/connexus. Politics Diverse and Resilient, 2439 N. Holton St., 53212, Center Advocates, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414- Community Community 414-390-0444, www.diverseandresilient.org. 271-2656, www.centeradvocates.org. Harmony Café, 233 E. College Ave., Appleton, LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction Firebirds, P.O. Box 159, 53201. Equality Wisconsin, 2717 E. Hampshire Ave., 54911, 920-734-2233, www.harmonycafe.org, Ave., Racine, 53403, 262-664-4100, info@ FORGE, P.O. Box 1272, 53201, 414-559-2123, 53211, 414-431-1306, www.equalitywi.org. [email protected]. lgbtsewisc.org. www.forge-forward.org. Human Rights League, 315 Court St., #9, 53212, PFLAG-Appleton/Fox Cities, 740 Kensington Road, PFLAG-Racine/Kenosha, P.O. Box 580058, GAMMA Milwaukee, P.O. Box 1900, 53201, 414- 414-445-5292, www.hrl-pac.org, hrlpac@ Neenah, 54956, 920-722-7145. Rainbow Over Pleasant Prairie, 53158, 262-694-2729, 530-1886, www.milwaukeegamma.com. yahoo.com. Wisconsin, 702 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton, [email protected]. Gemini Gender Group, P.O. Box 44211, 53214, WI 54911, www.rainbowoverwisconsin.org. 414-297-9328, gggwi.tripod.com. Lesbian Alliance, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414- Religion/spirituality Religion/Spirituality 272-9442, www.lesbianalliance.org. Central United Methodist Church, 639 N. 25th St., GREEN BAY Bradford Community Church-Unitarian Lesbian Fund of the Women’s Fund of Milwaukee, 53233, 414-344-1600, www.centralumcmilw. Universalist, 5810 8th Ave., 53140, 262-656- 414-290-7350, www.womensfund.com/ org. Community who_we_are/lesbian_fund. Congregation Shir Hadash, 414-297-9159, www. Argonauts of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 22096, Green 0544, www.bradforduu.org. LOC/Women of Color, P.O. Box 93594, 53203, cshmilw.org. Bay, 54305, www.argonautsll.org, info@ 414-263-1631. Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16th St., 53205, argonautsll.org. Sports Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 315 W. 414-344-1746, www.crosslutheranmilwaukee. Bear Club 4 Men, P.O. Box 13463, Green Bay, Wisconsin Warriors, P.O. Box 334, Somers, 53171, Court St., 53212, 414-271-2656, www.mkelgbt. org. 54307, www.bc4m.com. 414-759-8823, wiwarriors.com, wiwarriors@ org. Divine Word Lutheran Church, 5505 Lloyd St., Harmony Café, 1660 W. Mason St., Green Bay, yahoo.com. Milwaukee LGBT History Project, 414-224-0517, 53208, 414-476-3189, divinewordlutheran.org. 54303, 920-569-1593, www.harmonycafe.org. www.mkelgbthist.org. First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, 1342 Positive Voice, P.O. Box 1381, Green Bay, 54305, Milwaukee Pride Parade, P.O. Box 070177, 53207, N. Astor St., 53202, 414-273-5257, www. 920-435-4404, pvinc.org, [email protected]. Youth/Education www.prideparademke.org. uumilwaukee.org. Pride Alive, 920-471-3260, www.newpride.org, Rainbow Alliance, UW-Parkside, Student Center, PFLAG-Milwaukee, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414- Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Stowell Ave., [email protected]. L108D, 262-595-2685, http://www.uwp.edu/ 299-9198, [email protected]. 53211, 414-962-9190, lakeparklutheran.com. clubs/clubtemp.cfm?clubID=38. PrideFest, 414-272-3378, www.pridefest.com. Metropolitan Community Church, 1239 W. Queer Program, P.O. Box 090441, 53209, 414-265- Mineral St., 53204, 414-383-1100, www. Religion/spirituality OTHER 8500, [email protected]. milmcc.org. Angels of Hope MCC, P.O. Box 672, Green Bay, LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley, SAGE Milwaukee, 1845 N. Farwell, Suite 220, Milwaukee Friends Meeting (Quakers), 3224 54305, 920-983-7452, www.aohmcc.org, 510 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire 54701, 715-552- 53202, 414-224-0517, www.sagemilwaukee. N. Gordon Pl., 53212, 414-263-2111, www. [email protected]. LGBT, www.thecentercv.org, org. milwaukeequakers.org. LGBT Community Resource Center Sapphic Adventures MKE, 414-628-1049, www. Plymouth Church, 2717 E. Hampshire Ave., 53211, MADISON Seven Rivers, P.O. Box 3313, 303 Pearl facebook.com/sapphicadventures.mke, 414-964-1513, www.plymouth-church.org. St., LaCrosse, 54602, 608-784-0452, [email protected]. St. James Episcopal Church, 833 W. Wisconsin Arts/entertainment www.7riverslgbt.org, r.st.sauver@7riverslgbt. SHEBA/Sisters Helping Each other Battle AIDS, Ave., 53233, 414-964-1513, www. Dairyland Cowboys and Cowgirls, Club 5, 5 org. [email protected]. W I S c o n S i n g a Z E TT E . c o m | September 9, 2010 35
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