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plus Norfolk, Virginia, has a lot to offer— DAILY BREAKING NEWS including a ton of naval history. Publicity photo 4 Jan. 10, 2018 WINDY CITY TIMES Judge refuses families’ locker-room injunction request By Matt Simonette confirmed, there is no constitutional right to refuse to share a restroom or locker room with A federal judge has refused a request by Palatine students because they are transgender.” families for an injunction that would prohibit a Another transgender student sued the district transgender student from utilizing locker room in late 2017, maintaining that District 211 had facilities designated for females at her school in similarly prohibited her from using the girls’ Township High School District 211. locker room. That student said District 211 only The order on the injunction, by Judge Jorge developed the rules as they applied to Student A, Alonso in the United States District Court for the not the entire student body. Alonso noted that Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, was development in his decision. issued Dec. 29. He refused the request primarily “The fact that other transgender students want because the student in question had graduated or might want to use sex-segregated facilities and federal guidelines impacting the situation consistent with their gender identity, however, had been lifted by the Trump administration. neither suggests that the injury of which Plain- It is the latest development in an ongoing case tiffs complained is continuing or that the injury that shook the Northwest Suburban community complained of will be repeated,” he wrote. in late 2015, when a transgender student—re- A status hearing on the matter is set for Feb. 8. ferred to in court documents and media as “Stu- dent A”—sued for the right to use public accom- modations designated for female students. The Obama administration intervened, and said the district was skirting Title IX violations that im- TPAN CEO Capouch periled its federal funding. The district relented, steps down over the objections of several local families, and Test Positive Aware Network has announced made accommodations for the student. that Patti Capouch has resigned as CEO; the board The following summer, a group of families sued has named Julie Supple, director of client ser- Jackie Anderson. the district as well as the federal, state and coun- vices, as the organization’s interim CEO. Photo by Hal Baim ty governments, charging the school violated or “Patti has made significant contributions to could potentially violate their children’s privacy. TPAN’s visibility and success that have stabilized The lawsuit was filed by an ad hoc group, Stu- the agency over the past several years,” said dents and Parents for Privacy, who are largely rep- Michael Murphy, TPAN’s board chair, in a press resented by the anti-LGBT organization Alliance release. Activist, professor Defending Freedom. The federal defendants were Capouch said, “I will miss working with the dropped from the case after the Trump admin- talented and dedicated staff at TPAN. I am very istration subsequently lifted federal guidelines proud of our work in the community.” protecting transgender students. Jackie Anderson dies Capouch left TPAN Jan. 4 to pursue another ca- “Because the Federal Defendants have been reer opportunity. by Tracy Baim Hart Library. She was a member of Stud 4 Life, dismissed, Plaintiffs’ motion as to the federal TPAN celebrated its 30-year anniversary in was on the board of LesbBiGay Radio, and was a rule embodied in the guidance documents is now September and, this past spring, opened a co- Chicago lesbian pioneer and civil-rights activist central figure in the beginnings of Affinity Com- moot,” wrote Alonso. “Likewise, because Student located medical clinic with Howard Brown Health Jackie Anderson died after a short illness on Jan. munity Services. She is a past board president A has graduated and the Locker Room Agreement in their new office space at 5537 N. Broadway. 7, surrounded by family and friends. She was 75. of POWWOW, an African-American lesbian com- has been terminated, this aspect of Plaintiffs’ Anderson is survived by her daughter Tracey An- munity arts organization dedicated to supporting claims is also moot.” derson and her grandson Torrence “Doc” Gardner. the arts and providing safe space for women from In a Jan. 2 statement, John Knight, director of Blood-ban resolution The family requests privacy at this time. vulnerable communities. LGBT and HIV Project at the ACLU of Illinois, said, Born in Chicago, Anderson graduated from Roo- A 1996 inductee into the Chicago LGBT Hall “Judge Alonso recognized the careful application hearing Jan. 12 sevelt University and retired from a long career as of Fame, Anderson was a supporter not just of of the law by the magistrate judge in this case, On Friday, Jan. 12, the Chicago City Council’s assistant professor of humanities and philosophy groups, but of individual women. She mentored and denied this effort to re-institute segregation Committee on Health and Environmental Protec- at Olive-Harvey College, where she started work and empowered many creative women. of transgender students in District 211. tion will hear a resolution that calls on the FDA in 1975. She twice served as department chair- She was published in journals including Signs: “Throughout this litigation, one thing remains (Food and Drug Administration) to remove the person. Journal of Women in Culture and Society. clear. The groups who filed this case remain un- ban on blood donations by men who have had sex Her brilliant academic mind was among things Second-generation Chicagoan Jackie Anderson able to demonstrate any harm to their clients re- with men (MSM) within the last year. her friends remembered most about Anderson. A was born in 1942, into a middle-class African sulting from sharing restrooms and locker rooms The hearing will take place at 12 p.m. in Room steadfast feminist, she especially supported Afri- American family that she credits with starting her with students who they perceive as different. … 201A at City Hall. can American lesbian projects on Chicago’s South on her path of lifelong activism. “I felt strongly There have been no reported incidents of harm The resolution’s sponsors include the LGBT Cau- Side. that there was an obligation to pay back the debt to a student from the presence of a transgender cus (Alds. Tom Tunney, Raymond Lopez, James Anderson helped launch the Lesbian Communi- I owed to other Black folks who made me pos- student in a gender-appropriate locker room or Cappleman, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and Deb Mell) as ty Cancer Project clinic on Chicago’s South Side; sible,” she recalled in a 2006 interview for the restroom anywhere across the country. And fur- well as Alds. Scott Waguespack and Harry Oster- was the leader of Yahimba, which held citywide book Out & Proud in Chicago. thermore, as Judge Alonso’s opinion once [again] man. conferences on African American lesbians’ needs; As a young woman she joined the Young Peo- and supported the Institute of Lesbian Studies, ple’s Socialist League and read leftist politics and the Mountain Moving Coffeehouse, and Gerber/ Turn to page 19 WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 10, 2018 5 PASSAGES named Mr. Browne. He gives the students a say- ing to analyze and interpret each month. One of them is ‘Your deeds are your monuments.’ Patrick embodied this in the truest sense. Personally he Art teacher/advocate was one of the dearest people I have ever met. He was tender, kind and had a razor-sharp wit. He loved big and embraced adventure. I will miss his beautiful spirit every day.” Patrick Rand dies “Patrick was a wonderful human being,” said By CARRIE MAXWELL talent show there. longtime friend Dan Olson. “He was the most In addition to these endeavors, Rand imple- thoughtful, kind and warm person I have ever Patrick Charles Rand Jr., 54, died Dec. 25. The mented a partnership with the Greater Chicago known. Patrick was very passionate about teach- cause of death is unknown. Food Depository (GCFD) and oversaw the in- ing and his students and always went above and At the time of his death, Rand was an art teach- school Kids Healthy Market that provided free beyond for them and others in the community. er at Tilden High School. He previously taught art fresh food and staples twice a month to needy He loved reading, traveling, cooking and hosting in Chicago at Pickard Elementary School, Agassiz families. Rand was also recruited by the GCFD people for dinner. Finally, he adored and loved for Performing Arts Magnet Cluster School, Wil- to train people at the National Conference on his and Jose’s dog Heath. I will miss him so liam F. Finkl Academy, John Smith Elementary, Hunger. He was featured on GCFD’s Meet the Ad- much.” Willa Cather and Leif Ericson Schools and in Rich- vocates video series https://www.youtube.com/ “Patrick was a kind soul that was thoughtful mond, Virginia at George Mason and Swansboro watch?v=ILS3iw4t9YA. until the very end when he cooked a meal, en- Elementary Schools. He also established a partnership with Impact tertained and gave gift bags to his friends in While at Pickard, Rand focused on cultural prac- in the Northern suburbs to provide Christmas his home on Christmas Eve, the night before he tice sharing and art techniques/history. He wrote gifts for K-5 students. died,” said friend and Windy City Times contribu- and secured multiple grants from a variety of en- Rand was born Aug. 1, 1963 in Richmond, Vir- tor Jerry Nunn. “I was honored to have been tities to expand the art resources at the school ginia, and spent his childhood there. He gradu- there and to have known him.” and collaborated with other teachers to enrich ated from Virginia Commonwealth University with “Patrick was smart and fun,” said longtime student learning. a bachelor of fine arts degree with a focus on friend Curt Schade. “He loved travel, art and mu- Patrick Rand. Rand also took every K-8 student on fully grant studio art and sculpture, and an art education sic and being with his family, friends and stu- funded annual field trips to museums, musical certificate. He moved to Chicago in 1995 after a Photo by Dee Dee Rand Critzer dents. He was a gracious host and a welcome concerts (including the Chicago Symphony Or- vacation to the city to see his friend. guest, always laughing, smiling and being the chestra) and theater performances (including the While teaching at Pickard, Rand got his masters taught in underserved neighborhoods and had a life of every party. His many friends already miss Hubbard Street Dance Chicago) with the goal of degree in curriculum and instructional leadership keen instinct for what would open doors for these Patrick so much.” exposing them to a wide variety of artistic disci- as well as a Type 75 administrators certificate kids. He brought them experiences and helped A memorial service will be held March 3 in Chi- plines. He also brought Yo-Yo Ma to Pickard for from National-Louis University. them dream bigger—beyond what they thought cago (details are forthcoming). In lieu of flowers, a performance and organized and led the annual Rand is survived by partner Jose Avila; their they could be or do. the family asks that people donate to a children’s dog; Heath; mother Marge Rand; sisters, Missy “If you read the book Wonder, there is a teacher charity or food bank of their choosing. Rand (Wayne Conners), Dee Dee (Lake) Critzer, Town Hall Melanie Rand (Bantz Wyant) and Lori (Mike) Ken- nedy; his nieces and nephews Patrick (Rachel) Apartments to Rand and their son Riley, Ashlie (Tyler) Buell and their daughter Leah, Brian Horning, Kate Horn- open waiting list ing, David Horning, Morgan Barker and Haley Heartland Housing and Center on Halsted Barker as well as countless friends. He was pre- have announced that on Saturday, Jan. 13, ceded in death by his father, Patrick C. Rand Sr. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the waiting list will open for “Patrick believed that folks should never just Windy City Times is collecting reader input for the upcoming Town Hall Apartments, the Midwest region’s ‘speak their mind’ recklessly because he said 2018 election primary in Illinois. first LGBTQ-friendly, affordable senior hous- words mattered and how you use them should ing development. not be done thoughtlessly, especially around This is the first time the waiting list has children,” said Avila. This data includes reader priorities on the races, the issues, been opened since the launch of Town Hall “Patrick was a gifted artist, passionate teacher, Apartments, located at 3600 N. Halsted St., voracious reader and avid traveler,” said his niece and a straw poll on the governor’s race. in September 2014. Kate Horning. “He was always happiest when According to a press release from the Cen- surrounded by friends, particularly at biannual ter on Halsted, “The need for LGBTQ-friendly group vacations to Provincetown, Massachusetts. The survey link is here, and deadline is Jan. 15, senior housing was proven when Town Hall Known as his herd or—thanks to a typo with one survey per person: originally reached full occupancy within the staying power—his ‘birches,’ Patrick’s friends il- first two weeks of opening in 2014. In addi- luminated his life. Patrick lived with an inten- https://tinyurl.com/WCTReaderSurvey tion, Heartland Housing received more than tional heart and open mind. But most of all, he 400 applications during that first year. was a beautiful soul, generous spirit, gracious “The announcement to open the waiting host, enthralling storyteller, the life of the party If you are a candidate for any office in Illinois, we also invite list has been greatly anticipated by the more and light of our lives.” you to complete one of our two candidate surveys. than 50,000 LGBTQ seniors in Chicagoland, “He was such a force of brightness,” said long- For all candidates except judicial, deadline Jan. 10: of which approximately one in five live in time friend and fellow teacher Sue Stone. “People poverty.” only had to meet him once and they instantly felt https://tinyurl.com/WCT2018Survey The Center’s Senior Program resides in the a connection. Patrick cared so deeply for his fam- first floor of Town Hall, which used to be a ily, friends and especially his students. He was police station. more than a teacher, he was an advocate for all For all judicial candidates, deadline Jan. 10: Interested persons are urged to bring cur- the kids. I have been receiving emails from stu- rent and valid identification to register for dents we taught. They all remember his kind heart https://tinyurl.com/WCTJudicialSurvey the waiting list. and caring spirit. Although his subject area was art, he was about developing the whole child. He 6 Jan. 10, 2018 WINDY CITY TIMES ELECTIONS 2018 A. Forti was appointed by the Illinois Supreme 2006, and is the first openly gay person in Illinois Court to the Circuit Court of Cook County. He has to become a member of legislative leadership) is backing from political heavyweights such as U.S running unopposed in the March 20 primary. Record number of LGBTs Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Mike Quigley as well as Illinois Senate President John Cullerton. running in March Illinois primary election This year’s elections feature a record number of openly LGBT candidates throughout Illinois. The following individuals have publicly stated that they are LGBT and were on the March 2018 pri- Cecelia Horan. mary election ballot as early January. Photo from campaign website

—Cecelia Horan Race: Cook Circuit judge (Hartigan Vacancy) Website: https://voteforjudgehoran.com Mike Forti. The skinny: The Illinois Supreme Court ap- Photo courtesy of Forti pointed Horan was appointed a judge in the Ebonie Davis. Circuit Court of Cook County on Jan. 19, 2017. WCT archival photo She is presently assigned to the First Municipal Division where she hears cases involving alleged —Ebonie Davis breaches of contract, the rights of landlords and Race: Illinois state representative (25th Dis- tenants, debtors and creditors, and traffic mat- trict) ters. Prior to her judicial appointment, Horan was Website: https://www.eboniesdavis.com/ a litigation partner at the 500-attorney law firm The skinny: Davis is one of almost 10 candi- of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, where she practiced dates vying for the seat that longtime state Rep. for 20 years. Gaylon Alcaraz. Barbara Flynn Currie is vacating. Davis—a long- Photo courtesy of Alcaraz time advocate who has worked as an instructor and facilitator for Illinois Department Human —Gaylon Alcaraz Rights’ Institute for Training and Development— Daniel Foster. Race: Cook County Board of Commissioners has also been active in a number of community Photo from campaign website (4th District) LGBT organizations, including Affinity Community Website: Gaylon2018.com Services and Equality Illinois. —Daniel Foster The skinny: Alcaraz, who was inducted into the Race: Cook County Board of Commissioners Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame (now the (13th District) Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame) in 2013, is a lifelong Website: https://commissionerfoster.com Chicagoan who has made significant impacts in The skinny: A current resident of Skokie, Fos- local progressive politics. She was a founding ter was raised in Evanston and Wilmette, and member of Affinity Community Services in 1997, obtained his BS in mathematics and computer and was executive director of Chicago Abortion science from the University of Illinois at Chica- Fund from 2005-2014, among her many accom- go. He and Gaylon Alcaraz are vying to be the plishments. first members of the LGBT community to be Cook County commissioners. Andy Kirchoff. Photo courtesy of Kirchoff

—Andy Kirchoff Rev. Marcus Fogliano. Race: Berwyn Township Republican Committee- Photo by from Facebook account man The skinny: Kirchoff ran in 2016 for state rep- resentative in the 24th District as the Republican —Rev. Marcus Fogliano candidate. Race: Peoria County Precinct Committeeman Website: None —Raymond A. Lopez Kelly Cassidy with children. Only in their mid-20s, activist Fogliano (who Race: U.S. Congress (4th District) Greg Harris. Photo courtesy of Citizens for Cassidy is president/CEO at Peoria Proud as well as part Website: The15thWard.org of the board of trustees at Interfaith alliance of Photo by Matt Mills The skinny: Lopez is another of a fistful of —Kelly Cassidy Central Illinois) stands to truly make history, as —Greg Harris Democratic candidates (and one of two gay can- Race: Illinois state representative (14th Dis- being elected would make them the first trans/ Race: Illinois state representative (13th Dis- didates, besides Carlos Ramirez-Rosa) to seek trict) genderqueer person elected to any office in Il- trict) election to this post. Lopez is the 15th Ward al- Website: http://citizensforcassidy.com linois. Website: GregHarris.org derman in Chicago, having been elected in 2015. The skinny: Cassidy, who recently wed activ- The skinny: Harris—who was chief co-sponsor Lopez was first elected as Democratic Commit- ist Candice Gingrich, has served her district since —Mike Forti of SB10, the legislation that brought about mar- teeman of the 15th Ward in 2012, becoming the 2011. Seeking to get re-elected, Cassidy (the only Race: 8th Subcircuit, Cook County judge (Liu riage equality in Illinois—has a district that first openly gay Mexican-American to be elected openly lesbian member of the General Assembly) Vacancy) includes several North Side neighborhoods. Har- in Illinois. will clash with Arthur Noah Siegel in the primary. Website: JudgeForti.com ris (who was first elected to the state House in The skinny: In September 2016, Judge Michael Turn to page 18 WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 10, 2018 7 ELECTIONS 2018: dependable, available water can attract the wa- WATER RECLAMATION ter-intensive industries of the future and help us grow our economy. WCT: How progressive is the MWRD, com- pared to similar agencies in other cities? Debra Shore discusses DS: The National Association of Clean Water Agencies a few years ago put together a report that describes wastewater utilities as resource plans during a third term recovery agencies. That’s the model. I would say By Sydney Boles industrial waste directly into the Chicago River, not that many clean water agencies have yet em- which flowed into Lake Michigan. People were barked on this path, although a few have. San Debra Shore has served on the Metropolitan Wa- getting sick from water-borne diseases like chol- Francisco’s way ahead of us in terms of using food ter Reclamation District MWRD board since 2006. era and typhoid. waste to generate electricity. She is a member of the Illinois Women’s Institute The agency decided to reverse the Chicago But there’s a real incentive to be second, rather for Leadership and served on the board (and was River, build the North Shore Channel and the Cal- than first. When you’re working with water, peo- past chair) of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund. Sag Channel, and create a massive public works ple ingest what you produce, unlike electricity. She is running for her third six-year term in the project to move sewage away from the lake. You have to be careful, so we’re conscious of us- 2018 election. For most of its history, up until a dozen years ing new technologies that haven’t been proven Windy City Times: What changes have you ago, the MWRD mostly treated sewage. But in to work at scale. That said, I think we’re doing ushered in during your twelve years in this late 2004, it got authority for storm water man- a lot of innovative things and I’m really excited position? agement for all of Cook County. about it. Debra Shore: I’ve had a hand in a number of What’s happened in the last six or seven years, Debra Shore. WCT: Environmental pollution doesn’t affect major initiatives. Almost nothing gets done by though, is the recognition that the things we Photo by Tracy Baim us all equally. Does your work consider the a single member of our board, and there’s little used to consider waste have real value. We’re in way race and class impact communities’ access we’re producing. Part of the waste treatment pro- I can point to that only I have done—though the process of trying to capture and monetize to clean water? cess generates methane, which we use to heat there may be a couple of things. I certainly have that value for taxpayers. DS: I’ll give you an example. The Water Recla- our anaerobic digesters and some of our facili- been the most ardent conservation advocate. One resource is nutrients. The water and solid mation District opened a sewage treatment plant ties. By increasing the amount of methane we Last year I worked for eight months on a mea- waste flowing into our sewage plants have a lot on the Far South Side in the late 1920s or early produce, we can capture some on the back end sure that was adopted unanimously by the Cook of nutrients in them, principally phosphorous and 1930s when the area was very remote. Later, the and either feed it back into the natural gas pipe- County Board to expand safe, secure collection nitrogen. Phosphorous is essential for food to Chicago Housing Authority built a public housing line or produce compressed natural gas that can sites for people to dispose of their unused or ex- grow, but in waterways it causes algae to grow. complex across the street from the sewage treat- be used to fuel Pace buses or truck fleets. pired medicine so they don’t flush it down the Too much algae sucks up all the oxygen in a wa- ment plant, so those residents have had to deal The fourth piece of resource recovery is water toilet, but also so medicines don’t accumulate terway, leaving none for fish and other aquatic with odors at times. itself. Every day, the City of Chicago withdraws at home, where they become a risk to seniors or life and creating dead zones. The MWRD is going Our agency wasn’t the one that positioned the 800-900 million gallons of water from Lake Michi- young adults. to be able to capture that phosphorous before it’s sewage plant near an economically challenged gan, filters it, treats it and sends it to our homes I’ve also been a part of moving this agency discharged into the Chicago waterways and turn community; the housing authority put that hous- and businesses, where we use it once. And then from being a waste treatment to being a resource it into non-soluble phosphorous crystals that can ing project near us. We didn’t engineer that envi- we treat it and discharge it into the Chicago wa- recovery agency. be sold to a commercial fertilizer blender and ronmental justice issue, but we need to be part of terways, and it ends up in the Gulf of Mexico. We WCT: What do you mean by waste treatment then to farmers. the solution. So we’re working on odor manage- ought to be able to use that water more than and resource recovery? Another resource is human waste. We’re now ment solutions. once. We’re looking for water-intensive industries DS: The Metropolitan Water Reclamation Dis- mixing treated biosolids with woodchips from the We are certainly looking to do more in terms of close to our treatment plants that could use our trict was established in 1889 to protect the City of Chicago’s forestry waste and producing a our construction contracts and our storm water treated water instead of our drinking water. drinking supply for Chicago by keeping sewage high-quality compost that we can sell to land- projects to employ locals if we can. We’re looking Looking into the future, as water quality and out of the Lake Michigan. At that time, people scapers. to collaborate with trades unions to train more water supply become more fractious issues else- were dumping all manner of human, animal and We also have a project to increase the biogas where, the fact that we have a ready source of Turn to page 17

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By Liz Baudler “Camilla was trying to get an amicus brief, and she was really frustrated because she could not Jim Bennett remembers what he thought of get churches to sign on on this pro-marriage Lambda Legal before they hired him. equality brief,” Bennett recalled. “My first impression was that they were extraor- A member of the Broadway United Methodist dinarily smart nerds,” he said with a laugh. But Church, Bennett started explaining the nuances this impression belies deep respect. “I realized of church procedures to Taylor. “She just looked they were key to nearly every single victory our at me like I was speaking in tongues and she was community had ever had,” he continued. “The like, ‘You’re going to Iowa.’” he recalled. He ended work they do is phenomenal. There’s nothing that up meeting with churches all over the state, and compares to it.” went on to help create Iowa’s first state equality Even though Bennett wasn’t a lawyer, he knew group. Lambda could use his skills. “For my background “We built a really robust coalition with the goal to be more in marketing and fundraising, and of trying to win marriage in the hearts and minds nonprofit management, I felt like, ‘I’m something of Iowans at the same time we were winning in they don’t have,’” he recalled. courts,” Bennett said. “We had realized by then Bennett was Lambda’s longtime Midwest re- that we could have a victory in the court but if gional director before becoming chief develop- the public was too far behind we wouldn’t be able ment officer in late 2016. After 11 years, Bennett to hold onto it.” leaves Lambda Legal this month—as equally im- His time at Lambda indicates that the extro- pressed as when he first arrived. verted Bennett is a natural coalition-builder. “I Jim Bennett. “I’m honored to have been part of the work, try to make all of the projects I’m working on Photo by Carrie Maxwell even if I played a very small role in a very big fun, like Tom Sawyer getting everyone to paint movement,” he said. the fence,” he joked. in exchange for a marriage vote. We had a very laughed. “Some of my greatest scenes that I’ve Many would argue that Bennett played a big However, marriage equality in Illinois would be hard line and the whole coalition stood behind written come out of my experiences from Lamb- role in the fights for marriage equality in Iowa an unexpected battle. us. There would be no compromises to the Hu- da.” and Illinois. Hired in July 2006, Bennett jumped “I think for Lambda Legal in particular, our goal man Rights Act, and if that’s the way it went, we But Bennett said he sees overlap beyond the straight into the string of early Iowa court bat- was, we want marriage, and we want it as fast as would just prefer to win it outright in court.” material. “A lawyer’s work is storytelling,” he tles, thanks to former Marriage Project Coordina- we can get it, and we were not willing to com- Initial attempts to bring a vote in the state stated. “Nothing moves when we just talk about tor and Lambda’s current Acting Legal Director promise,” Bennett recalled. “There was a push in legislature failed, and looking back, Bennett, rights and responsibilities. The thing about Camilla Taylor. Illinois primarily driven by the Catholic Church to who chaired the coalition, sees a failure to bring Lambda is people’s worst thing that happened in make carve-outs in our human-rights ordinance everyone to the table. The coalition redoubled their life is often our best test case. These brave its efforts with a more inclusive focus, and Ben- plaintiffs that are willing to put themselves out nett cites the March on Springfield for Marriage there and tell their story is what changes every- Equality on Oct. 22, 2013 as “the final catalyst” thing.” to bring marriage equality to a successful vote. There will be a farewell party for Bennett on “I grew up in Springfield and I’ve been around Friday, Jan. 5, 6-8 p.m., at Sidetrack, 3349 N. a million marches and rallies and the LGBT com- Halsted St. See “The Jim Bennett Party: A Lamb- munity is not known for driving down four hours da Farewell” on Facebook. from Chicago to make an incredible showing,” Bennett explained. “On the crappiest of rainy days, we had thousands of people down there, Orr issues final 1st from all over the state, straight and gay, stand- ing in the rain demanding full equality. There was marriage license definitely an understanding after that day that Cook County Clerk David Orr issued his final that vote had to take place. The best day to me first marriage licenses of the year (to oppo- in my life is that march: to be in my hometown site- and same-sex couples) on Jan. 2. and watch all of these gays around the capital. He was announced that he will not seek Even though we were demanding our rights—it’s re-election. gay, so it was beautiful.” The clerk’s office issued 1,689 marriage li- Outside the office, Bennett’s passion is im- censes to same-sex couples in 2017, accord- prov comedy and storytelling. He was a longtime ing to the office. (In 2016, it was 2,004.) The member of GayCo, Second City’s LGBTQ improv total number of marriage licenses issued in group, and is a Moth GrandSLAM winner, with a 2017 (all couples) was 35,802. story pulled directly from his time working with Through the end of 2017, the Cook Coun- Lambda in Iowa. ty clerk’s office has issued 12,456 mar- “I love comedy. I think the most upsetting riage licenses to same-sex couples. In 2018 thing I ever did to my father was in grade school (through Jan. 5), approximately 20 licenses when he asked me if it was more important to were issued to LGBT couples. be funny or respected, I said, ‘to be funny,’” he WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 10, 2018 9 more widely used by middle-aged gay men, for example, providers and advocates have had dif- AFC launches ficulty making it available for populations that are most at risk for infection, among them young men of color who have sex with men. ‘Getting to Zero’ Other variables remain to be addressed: avail- ability of community health funding; commu- nity proximity to HIV resources; intersectional fact-finding tour socio-economic challenges often faced by those at risk, including housing stability and immigra- By Matt Simonette started doing these sorts of plans—for example, tion issues; and lingering stigmas about persons New York State, San Francisco, Washington State, From 2016’s Burning Bowl event. with HIV. The statewide tour is to gauge what Speaking about the Getting to Zero project—a Houston,” explained Semelka. “There are a lot WCT archival photo challenges different parts of Illinois face. Cook recent initiative launched by AIDS Foundation of now. You are starting to see a lot of these maps County forums have already taken place, Semelka Chicago (AFC) and other community collaborators and blueprints for eliminating HIV, whether on a ‘Burning Bowl’ Jan. 13 added. to reduce new HIV infections—as well as increase city or state level.” “We have forums in each region of the state,” in Morgan Park viral suppression amongst those who are already Getting to Zero stakeholders thought such a she said. “It’s not ‘Chicago Getting to Zero.’ It’s The Affinity Community Services annual event infected, Project Manager Sara Semelka said suc- goal could be accomplished, given potential ‘Illinois Getting to Zero.’ It’s all of us together. So known as “Burning Bowl” will take place Sat- cess depends on cooperation from every corner widespread use of both PrEP (pre-exposure pro- we’re really trying to get perspectives, insights urday, Jan. 13, 1-4 p.m., at Morgan Park UMC, of Illinois. phylaxis) and TasP (Treatment as Prevention) and wisdom from people living and affected by 11030 S. Longwood Dr. “We can get there, but we have to get there interventions, both of which have been shown HIV, and the [healthcare] workforce from all over The event will highlight a community “burn” as together,” said Semelka, who’s also AFC’s preven- to significantly reduce the possibility of new HIV the state.” a symbolic way of leaving things that are no lon- tion technology education manager. infections. After the information is gathered, stakeholders ger serving us so that we can move confidently Semelka and collatorators will be touring many “If we increase the uptake of PrEP by 20 per- will aggregate the data and present a five-year into the future. This year, Affinity will celebrate Illinois locations throughout the winter to gather centage points, and we increase viral suppression plan later in 2018. the work completed in 2017, as well as set goals data on local requirements to put into place the by 20 percentage points, those two things will “It really is possible to end HIV in Illinois,” to build community and unity together. Getting to Zero initiative, which was largely con- kind of bend the curb down, where we can end Semelka said. “I know it’s easy to just say that, This year, Charlene Carruthers, national director ceived in 2016. That was when an ad hoc group the epidemic,” Semelka added, clarifying that the and I hope that brings hope to people. … We of Black Youth Project 100, will deliver the key- of health officials, service providers, community concept would be reflected in no new infections also are trying to keep in mind that HIV dispro- note address, while the Drum Divas will provide members and advocates began to conceptualize a and all persons living with HIV receiving medical portionately affects our populations, and we have entertainment. In addition, Affinity will be hon- plan that could eliminate new HIV infections and treatment. amazing treatment medications, but if they’re not oring Phoenix Matthews with the Barbara “Rob- ensure full viral suppression amongst Illinoisans But getting those resources into the hands of getting in the hands of people who need it, we’re bie” Smith Award of Excellence. with HIV by 2027. every Illinoisan who needs them will be the over- not going to end HIV.” Children are welcome, and childcare is provided “A lot of other states and jurisdictions have all challenge the stakeholders face. While PrEP is at the free event. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit Affinity95.org.

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CHAPTERS: e. nina jay reluctant orgasm ally? scent in the air ode to queen lili’uokalani let’s eat staged death journal 2 nurture killing nature body of rooms based on her book Featuring e. nina jay • Writer e. nina jay • Director Tracy Baim • Editor Steve Maxey • “body of rooms” Cinematographer Steve Maxey • Sound Engineer Jeff Tudor • Makeup and Hair Kiana Smith • the poetry and spoken word of Executive Producers e. nina jay and Tracy Baim • Co-Producers Anne Leighton and Sarah Hoagland • Associate Producers Toni Armstrong Jr. and Jeff Tudor DVD Cover design Kirk Williamson • Photographer Hal Baim • Artwork e. nina jay Copyright e. nina jay 2017 A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this film go to Affinity Community Services, Chicago. DVD: 98 minutes Based on the book Body of Rooms by e. nina jay

Partners: Windy City Times, Affinity Community Services, Maxey MediaWorks, NoiseFloor, Resolution Studios e. nina jay is a Black, Lesbian, Womon Writer who uses poetry as a tool of survival & to break silences around all forms of violence against gurls & womyn, with particular focus on the intersections of race, sexuality & poverty. As a survivor of incest & rape, e nina jay believes womyn & gurls can create powerful community to fight against the violence and constant degradation that weaves the poetry and itself into every facet of our lives, by breaking silences and unraveling shame. e. nina jay spoken word of e. nina jay based on her book “body of rooms”

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Telling gay William Dwyer and Matthew Huston in Yank! WWII history A World War II Love Story. BY SCOTT C. MORGAN fore they are shipped out to battle in the South Photo by Pacific. Paul Goyette Yank! A World War II Love Story is a 2010 off- Yank! also has a few story detours. One in- Broadway musical focusing on gay, lesbian and volves a worldly Yank! magazine photographer heterosexual U.S. service members of more than named Artie (John Marshalll Jr.) who schools Stu 70 ago. The critically acclaimed musical penned on big-city gay subculture. There’s also an inter- by brothers David and Joseph Zellnik has its be- view with a lesbian military secretary named Lou- lated Chicago premiere this month courtesy of ise. It’s one of many female roles ranging from Pride Films and Plays at the Pride Arts Center. longing girlfriends back home to sultry torch- Music director Robert Ollis saw the York Theatre song singers that are all played the cast’s sole Company’s staging of Yank! eight years ago and woman, Molly LeCaptain. wanted to work on it immediately. Back in 2010, Yank! was positioned for a “Of course was drawn to the music,” said Ol- Broadway transfer with former Chicago-based lis, highlighting the traditional Broadway sound director David Cromer at the helm. Yet some of of the Zellnik score. “But also the story itself is the musical’s political urgency fell by the way- powerful and that’s the reason why I love it the side once the Obama administration repealed the best.” U.S. military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy of “My father was in World War II as an 18-year- barring LGBTQ soldiers from openly serving that can’t help but think about it when Donald Trump Ollis said. “It brings up some of the more seri- old when he started serving, and that’s one thing same year. tweets every morning.” ous consequences that happened to some of the you see with this is how amazing these young The uncertainty around the unfulfilled Broad- Zak said there is also a lot of renewed in in- soldiers.” guys were thrown into these battles at such an way transfer of Yank! meant that the regional terest in Yank! since the show had its success- “World War II really changed the landscape,” early age,” Ollis said. “You get a sense of the rights to the show were tied up for some time. ful British premiere last year in Manchester and Ollis said. “A lot of people who were growing up diversity and the different experiences the men (The show’s cast album wasn’t released until London. in small towns came together and went to big faced by being in a squad like this.” 2014.) In the meantime, Pride Films and Plays Both Zak and Ollis have enjoyed the rehearsal cities and met other people from different parts Although the characters in Yank! are fictional, staged the acclaimed world-premiere musical Un- process with the young company of Yank! Zak has of the world that they never would have met. the musical drew its inspiration from real-life der a Rainbow Flag in 2013, which similarly dealt particularly appreciated one cast member who It furthered the realization that there was a gay veteran accounts in the late Allan Berubé’s 1990 with gay soldiers during WWII. has been free with sharing his own experiences community out there.” book Coming Out Under Fire, which in turn in- Pride Films and Plays executive director David of being openly gay and serving in the military. Pride Films and Plays’ Chicago premiere of spired a film documentary of the same name in Zak admits that the company held off on pursing Zak and Ollis also admire Yank! For its ability to Yank! A WWII Love Story runs from Thurs- 1994. Yank! also takes its title from a weekly ser- Yank! since it covered some of the same terri- open a window to a chapter of LGBTQ history that day, Jan. 11, through Sunday, Feb. 18, in The vice members’ magazine of the 1940s. tory of Under a Rainbow Flag. But now with the is often neglected in schools. Broadway space of the Pride Arts Center, 4139 Yank! focuses on the budding romance between current presidential administration’s attacks on “While most of the story is about the romance N. Broadway. Previews run through Sunday, new recruits Stu (Matthew Huston) and Mitch trans soldiers and the LGBTQ community in gen- and about the interactions of the squad, there Jan. 14, and are $25. Tickets for the regular (William Dwyer). Both are initially uncertain eral, Zak said the time is right to stage Yank! is one part where one of the soldiers is arrested run are $30-$40 with discounts available for about their sexuality as they go through basic “It’s weird because we didn’t think we’d be for same-sex activities and encounters intense seniors and students. For more information, training, but a strong connection develops be- doing a piece about war,” Zak said. “But you questioning and harassment and imprisonment,” visit PrideFilmsAndPlays.com. 12 Jan. 10, 2018 WINDY CITY TIMES THEATER REVIEW tered within that his poker-playing paramour compensates for marital/con- her feminine shortcomings by means of the same It’s My Penis (and I’ll sumer/do- seductive subterfuges employed by callous males. mestic spheres More destructive consequences beset marriage Cry If I Want To) and armored partners concealing dissimilar expectations re- Playwright: Jamie Black in apron, ig- garding emotional expression and privileged At: Pride Films and Plays at Pride norance and candor—a husband who “snaps” after years of Arts Buena, 4147 N. Broadway enigmatic verbal abuse is not afforded the same sympathy Tickets: $25 smile. extended to a wife spurred to violence. An el- Runs through: Feb. 11 The per- derly couple forging an egalitarian relationship, sistence of however, find themselves at the end of long and BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE these restric- happy lives secure in the satisfying knowledge tive roles that there wasn’t any “unfinished business” be- Don’t be misled by the P-word. Even if our hero is then il- tween them. makes his entrance garbed only in his underwear lustrated in Black appears determined to leave nothing (plain white cotton jockeys, for those who care three sce- unfinished or unsaid, either, punctuating his about such details) to inform us that he used narios, each character portraits with homilies pointing us the to be a woman, he has not come to talk about To establish a baseline, he first assumes the per- recounted, way—”Be vulnerable!” “Be brave!” “Be you!” hormones or implants or rejecting one gender sona of a gravel-voiced drill-sergeant instructing Rashoman-style, from the divergent vantages of Stoic playgoers may be skeptical of attributing stereotype in order to embrace another. Instead, young males in recall of athletic stats, the neces- the participants, beginning with a shy fraternity panaceic properties to a remedy as simple as a his goal is to question—having, he reminds us, sity for automotive expertise and “parking your pledge who frets over the trauma he may have good cry or heart-to-heart, but there can be no viewed the arguments from both sides—why our tear ducts at the door.” In contrast to this tes- inflicted upon the tomboyish “fat girl” (“Not Big- denying our narrator’s benevolent intent in pro- culture makes it so difficult for men and women tosteronic caricature, Jamie Black next portrays gest Loser fat, but more like Jenny Craig fat”) moting more fluid boundaries to individual gen- to be who they really are. a mid-20th-century housewife, serenely seques- assisting in his sexual initiation, little realizing der identities.

THEATER REVIEW O’Brien (Michael Joseph Mitchell). He’s an Evan- freely admits to sexual experiences with men be- es versus high-tension moments. And production ston-based high school drama teacher, which ex- fore he tied the knot, plus he questions whether designer Dave Ferguson (sets and lights) also Blue Over You plains why he is so well-versed in slinging out Mitzi was entirely happy with his push not to helps enormously in Northminster Presbyterian Playwright: Daniel Noonan showtune lyrics. raise a family of their own. Church’s intimate basement space with clever At: Spot On Company at Northminster But the songs that Francis sings aren’t entirely There’s also something not quite right about transitions to delineate the locales that Francis Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central happy, since he is reeling from the sudden and the way that Francis keeps on referring to him- finds himself in while solving his very personal Park Ave., Evanston strange disappearance of his wife, Mitzi. Suffer- self in the third person. This of course is a fore- mystery. Tickets:BlueOverYou.com; $20-$25 ing from a bout of insomnia and worry, Francis shadowing to the rather unhappy conclusion that So though some will find Francis’ showtune Runs through: Jan. 28 confides to his guardian angels (the audience) Noonan reveals to show why Mitzi is missing. quoting habit to be annoying, it does help the about the reasons why Mitzi would have up and While Blue Over You arguably could do with a character stir himself out of his unhappy bewil- BY SCOTT C. MORGAN left him. bit of trimming here and there, Noonan does do derment. And when Noonan reveals what hap- It’s possible that Mitzi has run off with Joey, a good dramatic job of keeping audiences chuck- pened to Mitzi and Francis, you can’t begrudge You probably know of musical-theater fanatics the hunky janitor at the elementary school where ling and guessing through the show. It’s also a him finding whatever way he needs to find forms who can break out into song at the drop of hat. she teaches. Or maybe it’s all part of an elaborate tremendous help that Mitchell is so very engag- of happiness that he desperately needs. So be aware that this is the kind of guy you’ll government scheme to protect Mitzi following a ing as Francis, finding subtle line deliveries and harrowing street crime that she narrowly escaped reactions to spur laughs all along the way before be spending 90 minutes with in Daniel Noonan’s c world-premiere solo show Blue Over You for the from. things turn uncomfortably dark. new Spot On Company. As Francis posits and ponders, Noonan paints Director Sarah Whitney is great at setting the CRITICS’PICKS Noonan centers Blue Over You around Francis a picture of an unconventional marriage. Francis right tone between Francis’ happier reminiscenc- BLKS, Steppenwolf Theatre, through Jan. 28. Life is never easy for young, bright, urban THEATER REVIEW explainable events. narrative compliance. A few locked containers hipsters confronting their future in all its high- What distinguishes the foolery practiced by may make an appearance, but wayward objects velocity kaleidoscopic contradictions, but queer The Magic Parlour stage magician Dennis Watkins is his willingness are mostly sequestered in pockets, whether playwright Aziza Barnes shows us the exhilara- Playwright: Written and performed to provide his audiences that security, proclaim- ours or his. Only one stunt employs large-scale tion in the angst. MSB by Dennis Watkins ing, “The point is not to fool [your audience], tools—specifically, a gravity knife (kept safely Bye, Bye, Liver, Byron Hatfield Productions At: House Theatre of Chicago at the though fool them you must, but to awaken in distant from nervous bystanders) and a leaf at The Public House Theater, open run. Even af- Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. them a sense of wonder.” This ethical creed— blower used to inflate a body-sized balloon. ter more than a decade, the show that invented Tickets: $79 (admission handed down from his father and grandfather, “If 500 people see you put a body in a box comedy/drinking games revues—now featuring includes refreshments) both themselves magicians—was evidenced in and saw it in half with a sword,” Watkins’ men- new material like “Drunken Karaoke”--is still the Runs through: Open run Watkins’ award-winning portrayal of the legend- tors cautioned him, “they assume that—well, smartest entry in the group-party revel genre. ary Harry Houdini at House Theatre of Chicago, it’s a special kind of box.” Heeding their advice, MSB BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE and for the last eight years, in his solo show at Watkins is more inclined to focus his attention Sammy: A Tribute to Sammy Davis, Jr., Black the sumptuous Palmer House Hilton, performed on, say, asking playgoers to write their names Ensemble Theater, through Jan. 21. The demo- When we speak of “fooling” people, the term is in a pristine upstairs room under the eyes of a on a scrap of paper, which he then shreds and graphic diversity of the audiences at Black En- usually associated with manipulation in service close circle of perhaps 50 spectators. makes whole again in full view of the authors. semble attest to the universal appeal of the en- of personal gain at the expense of innocents. Within this intimate arena, the slight-of-hand This minimalist approach is what continues to tertainer whose career spanned three generations (“Fool me once, shame on you” runs the adage.) artist explains how his humble beginnings led draw overflow crowds of downtown guests and and virtually every branch of show business. MSB The concept of deception as amusement has him to pursue, not elaborate Vegas-styled feats staycationers alike, all eager for an opportunity Turandot, Lyric Opera of Chicago, through Jan. waned as our universe grows ever more com- of illusion, but legerdemain utilizing equipment to share in 90 minutes of dazzling risk-free sor- 27. The story may be muddled and culturally ap- plex and untrustworthy, reducing the spiritual no more esoteric than a deck of playing cards cery with their host’s assurance that the key to propriated, but who cares when you have such security necessary to comfortably confront un- dispatched on stealthy errands, or perhaps a the miracles occurring barely arms’ length away glorious Puccini music deployed by such big and mall-rack paperback novel exhibiting uncanny lies solely in their own imaginations. expert forces? This new-to-Chicago production also serves an appropriate amount of fantasy- Chinese spectacle, too. 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Mary Zentmyer in Late Nite Catechism. Photo by Stoneham Theatre

THEATER REVIEW blackboard to prepare her lessons, and it’s true. As she instructs her class on venial and mortal Cheers to a night audiences Late Nite sins, afterlife stages such as limbo and purga- tory, or the virtues of undervalued saints, she’s won’t want to forget! Catechism on the lookout for misbehavior. With each pun- Authors: Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan ishment she doles out, the sister harkens back to At: Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. the Catholic Church of the ’60s, when parishes Tickets: 312-988-9000 or were huge, skirts were longer, and every spare “Poignant blast of a “Raw, blistering, Ticketmaster.com; $30 cent went to the pagan baby fund canister. comedy… laugh-out-loud Runs through: Ongoing through 2018 Zentmyer rules over her pupils with an iron fist, hilarious and enraging” and nothing gets past her scrutinous standards. funny, all night long” – Chicago Sun-Times BY SEAN MARGARET WAGNER If she has to hold up the whole class to correct – Chicago Tribune grammar or have pupils take off their hats, she “When you wear this outfit,” says the imposing will. She is fantastically charming and enjoys ev- nun, staring us all down from the blackboard, ery minute of holding her audience in rapt atten- “you get respect.” “You’ll never laugh so hard tion. “Charged with And it’s true, at Royal George Theatre’s Late This Catechism has less to do with the lord than at a single swear word Nite Catechism. With all the commands the sis- her own heyday in the ‘60s. For the lapsed and immediate nostalgia” ter issues, it’s a wonder she’s got time to teach aging believers, Zentmyer as well as authors Vicki – Stage and Cinema as you will in this play” this adult remedial Catechism class. Spit out your Quade and Maripat Donovan invest considerable – Chicago On Stage gum, speak in full sentences, don’t be late (un- effort in evoking memories of parishes, orders of less you’d like to be out a dollar), no interrupt- nuns, proper mass attendance and that all-impor- ing the sister while she’s speaking and, for the tant first time getting a strike on your permanent love of all that is holy, no texting in class. The record. The remaining audience (protestants and sister—a tiny, ferocious force of nature played by uninitiated young people) must catch up in a Mary Zentmyer—may not rap you on the knuckle hurry if we want a chance at the sister’s table full with a ruler, but she’s got a collection of broken of trinkets and treasures. rulers she’s crafted into fine furniture, so don’t Directors Marc Silva and Vince Cracht have built test her patience. a lived-in Sunday-school classroom world, virtu- In this perennial Chicago staple, patrons are ally unchanged since this production premiered treated to the briefest overview of Catholicism in 1993. Why toy with what works for countless wrapped in a habit of woolen baby-boomer nos- droves of good Catholics, their great-aunties and talgia, as well as a heaping dose of firm but in-laws? Late Nite Catechism is a nice, harmless gentle chastising. The sister purports to have night out—and it benefits real retired nuns, to eyes in the back of her head as she steps to the boot. eSPOTLIGHT

Artemis Singers, Chicago’s lesbian feminist chorus since 1980, presents a concert of pro- test songs with Rise Up! The performance fea- tures guest artist Melanie DeMore, who will By Aziza Barnes also lead a vocal workshop earlier in the day. Artemis Singers’ Rise Up! is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Directed by Nataki Garrett Jan. 13, at Evanston Township High School, $30-$40.; visit ArtemisSingers.org or Melani- 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston. Concert-only tick- eDeMore.com. Tickets start at $20 ets are $20 and $15 for seniors, students and Caption: Melanie DeMore is the guest kids ages 12 and under. The workshop is 10 artist for Artemis Singers’ workshop and steppenwolf. org | 312-335-1650 a.m.-3 p.m. (advance registration required). concert Rise Up! Photo by Vaschelle André Combined workshop and concert tickets are 14 Jan. 10, 2018 WINDY CITY TIMES MUSIC In tune with Marsha Malamet: From Peter Allen to Streisand & son by Todd Sussman should do … .” Was there any wish discussed back then that Barbra would lend her voice to She has written for some of the best musicians the song? and singers of the past 30 years. From the pride MM: Our goal was to write a great song to parades to the top of the charts, this songwriter express what was unexpressed at that time. Of is hitting all the right notes. course, Michael was a huge Barbra fan. We know Windy City Times spoke with Marsha Malamet he was excited about the potential for Barbra to about her new work. sing this. Any songwriter would be over the moon Windy City Times: Your composition, “Love to have the great Babs record one of their songs, Don’t Need a Reason,” became an iconic an- but that took a back seat to the writing process. them in the fight against AIDS. It was played WCT: Barbra did end up recording a song you at many marches and parades for this cause wrote a decade later, “Lessons to Be Learned” and continues to be played today. You wrote it from her Higher Ground CD, which entered with Peter Allen and Michael Callen in 1985. Billboard at No. 1 (1997). Tell me about that Why do you think this song resonated? experience. Marsha Malamet: Because it wasn’t preachy or MM: This recording meant a great deal to me political. It was an expression of love, devotion and my co-writers, Allan Rich and Dorothy Ga- and passion. It was about personal feelings. The zeley. I am a spiritual person, and her singing a context surrounding the song was the epidemic, song on an album addressing faith brought it to a the scourge. People instantly identified with a new level. I hoped—but I also believed—Barbra song that spoke the emotional truth of friends would one day record a song I wrote, so when and lovers that were sick and dying. she did, one of my first thoughts was a sense of WCT: When you three were composing this, completion. To top it off, she nailed it. Of course did Peter and Michael—who both eventually she did! Marsha Malamet. succumbed to the disease—discuss their own WCT: Speaking of Barbra, you contributed Publicity photo health and how it changed their lives? four original songs to the new CD, Dangerous MM: The song is more about the emotional Man, by her son, Jason Gould (produced by MM: Yes. It’s been a long time coming and it’s EP called The Natural Thing to Do, includes mate- state and reaction rather than somebody’s diag- the legendary Quincy Jones, Stephan Oberhoff here. The climate is such that there is still ho- rial from the late ’90s and early ’00s. It’s basi- nosis. While we were writing the song in Peter’s and Jason). Four songs … written with and for mophobia and bigotry all over. However, televi- cally some of my strongest gay-themed work. The Manhattan penthouse, Peter and Michael never Jason. It sounds like you clicked as collabora- sion and movies have more gay characters than second album, Vintage, contains demos I sang spoke about their personal situation. Being close tors. ever before. Social media has changed the land- that have an intimate, cabaret-like flavor. Fans with Michael, I was privy to his journey. Peter MM: Jason and I clicked because our musical scape, too, giving more artists the chance to ex- can hear my version of “Love Don’t Need a Rea- and I had a professional relationship. We focused sensibility is pretty much the same. Then again, press themselves without having to go through son” on this. The third release, titled Stay True, solely on the songwriting. there’s chance. A chance meeting put it all into the filter of executives. The music world is finally will contain some new material, including a very WCT: Many artists and choruses have per- motion. Now remember, I brought in two of my catching up. Now artists that would not normally personal song about my mother. I wrote it during formed “Love Don’t Need a Reason” over the collaborators, Liz Vidal and Alan Roy Scott. It was break into the mainstream have an open door to a rough patch. It was so cathartic. The process years, but fans may not realize that you, Peter written in the stars. The end result is on this create honest material and reach the masses. It’s of writing it was like condensing five years of and Michael composed this song as a potential record. an exciting time. therapy into a four-minute song. theme for the planned movie version of Larry WCT: Both you and Jason are out artists. Do WCT: One of the cuts on the album, “Morn- WCT: Your EP, The Natural Thing to Do, fea- Kramer’s The Normal Heart, when Barbra Strei- you think that also enhanced your collabora- ing Prayer,” originally appeared as a ballad on tures a beautiful song called “Too Much Time sand first expressed interest in turning the tion? Jason’s self-titled EP, released in 2012. But Between Us.” I noticed you are singing direct- play into a film. The proof is in the first line: MM: I believe so. There’s an unspoken and now it has been re-imagined in full rhythm ly to a woman. “If your heart always did, what a normal heart subtle familiarity when people share a common and called, “Morning Prayer (Tribal Version).” MM: A dear friend and collaborator, Lindy Rob- truth. Tell me about this change. bins, wrote this with me. I started talking about WCT: There are not too many male vocalists, MM: With the ballad, there is a sense of yearn- this May-December relationship that had just even today, expressing their feelings via song ing and melancholy. The new tribal version is al- ended, and Lindy’s brilliant lyric captured what to another man, as Jason does on the title together different … more rhythmic. This change I was feeling. Because this song was my story, track, “Dangerous Man.” When you were work- basically turned the song into something much I had to sing the pronoun “she” or else I would ing with him on this, did he share his thoughts more immediate and powerful. The added drum- have felt like a fraud. I know gay singers out there on the lyrics? beats and tribal vocals create an uplifting musi- who still sing “he” even though they mean “she.” MM: What he wrote is his sharing. He wanted cal environment. Although the lyrics may be the I do not judge them at all. However, for me, I am to express this specific relationship. The song is same, the contrasting arrangements give listen- at the point where I am comfortable enough in very direct. If anything, Jason is self-reflective ers two totally different experiences. my skin to sing about my heart’s desires. and self-aware. He strives to be honest within WCT: This is a very prolific time for you. In Dangerous Man CD is available on Ama- himself. So why not sing something that is au- addition to the new Jason Gould album, you zon.com at https://www.amazon.com/dp/ thentic to him, and I respect that. are releasing a retrospective where you are B07895QTBF/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_c_WsTqA- WCT: Jason’s album was No. 1 on the Amazon both the singer and the songwriter. What can b7R9PN40 . Pop Vocal digital chart. Do you see mainstream your fans expect with this release? For more information on Marsha and to pur- music as being more accepting and more em- MM: They can expect three records, two of chase her recordings, visit www.marshamal- bracing of same-sex themes? which are available now. The third will be out in amet.com. the latter part of 2018. The first release, a 5-song WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 10, 2018 15 Windy City Times: Where in the world are WCT: Where are you touring this time? Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole. you calling from? KK: We have four stops: Chicago, North Dakota, PR photo Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole: I am in Oahu, Hawaii. San Francisco and New York. I live here where I was born and raised. WCT: Describe a live show of yours. WCT: Did you grow up around volcanos? KK: I tell stories. We are using hula and my KK: I did. I live on an island with 13 differ- native language as a medium in a way to convey NUNN ON ONE: MUSIC ent climates. It was a powerful upbringing. It our message. certainly has resonated with adolescence and my WCT: What are you working on after the adult life. tour? Kaumakaiwa WCT: How do you hold on to a Hawaiian heri- KK: I will be working on my final studio music tage in a modern world? album. It will be about me. It is finally my fourth KK: I’m not sure what holding on means. It is album and a decade in the industry. It is me em- Kanaka’ole: a lifestyle. If you talking about indigenous being bracing my trans identity publicly in the middle able to continue to practice their culture in the of that. It is [about] coming to terms, looking 21st century there are different discussions. in the mirror and being able to love what I see. Trans Hawaiian I do this to honor my ancestors and for the WCT: Why is it your final album? sake of the well being of the land and the en- KK: It is the last music album because I am vironment. done. I think commercial and capitalist institu- singer on home WCT: How would you describe the trans com- tions that surround the industry here, especially munity in Hawaii? in music and art, is all bullshit. On social media KK: The trans community has always been when we think we are at our most authentic it is state, final CD there. The third gender is not an uncommon all just putting on mini performances just to get theme in most indigenous and aborigines cul- that shot. We capture a moment on social media tures. Polynesia is no exception, particularly in to share with the audience. There is already an Hawaii. Ancient indigenous people embrace all audience in mind that makes it a performance, facets and mediums of gender while still trying and not an authentic moment. to balance the juxtaposition of colonialism or It is in the spirit of that and the way that the Western religious oppression. 21st century changes the dynamic of human com- When you are raised in 21st-century Hawaii munication and interaction. We are allowing it to with conflicting philosophies toward gender you change us. have exactly that—you have a good portion of I think there are more valuable things in life the population that embrace all genders and you than the next single or album. Who cares? have those that adhere to the Western religious WCT: What will you do instead of music? doctrines that shun it. KK: I am going to focus my recording career I lucked out. I was born into the family that into my passion, which is chanting. This will be was rooted, grounded and educated. It gave me ritual or primal Hawaiian chanting techniques an in and allowed my native Hawaiian community to compositions over the millennia. It is more by Jerry Nunn now earned her five Hawaiian Grammy Awards and also awarded the 2015 Native Hawaiian Artist to appreciate my contributions to the culture in- meaningful to me. I was raised in that environ- stead of judging me for what I am. My upbringing ment so it is natural that I focus my career on it. Transgender Hawaiian performer Kaumakaiwa Fellowship by the Native Arts & Cultures Founda- has been a saving grace, on that end. Kanaka’ole will perform with guitarist Shawn Kanaka’ole is making a rare appearance in Chi- tion. WCT: Did you sing from a young age? Pimental at the Myron R. Szold Music & Dance cago at the Old Town School of Folk Music. The Kanaka’ole appeared in a film about chanting KK: No; I was raised doing hula and chant. Hall, 4545 N. Lincoln Ave., on Sunday, Jan. 14, show will combine ancestral chants, singing, and called Power of the Voice was the first Hawaiian WCT: When did you start performing music? at 7 p.m. Visit OldTownSchool.org/concerts for hula practice. performer invited to appear at New York’s global- KK: I didn’t start performing live until my early tickets and information. Having been on stage since she could walk has FEST 2011. 20s.

Chicago Museum CULTURECULTURE CLUBCLUB Week PRIDE FILMS AND PLAYS PRESENTS THE CHICAGO PREMIERE The city will mark Chicago ...... Museum Week on Jan. 18-26. Guests are invited to take advantage of discounted ad- missions, special exhibits, giveaways and more at each of the participating museums. Il- linois residents will receive up to 25-percent off admissions at all museums. At least a dozen venues are taking part, including Adler Planetarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, and The DuSable Museum of Af- rican American History, among others. See ChicagoMuseumWeek...... com. FOR TICKETS VISIT PRIDEFILMSANDPLAYS.COM OR CALL (800) 737 0984 . 16 Jan. 10, 2018 WINDY CITY TIMES PODCASTS Our fourth episode, “The Lavender Scare,” stands are familiar with. Our history is vast but often alone outside of the serial story and shows how overlooked, which only continues to hurt us. The our government discovered homophobia and wea- divisiveness within the community’s history is ‘Mattachine’ podcast ponized it against us for the past century. still relevant to our divisiveness today. We’re still I think the audience will be surprised how of- fighting about blatant internalized homophobia ten history repeats itself. I’m also very excited and misogyny with statements like “masc4masc.” creator brings the about an episode centered around a lot of witty We fight about assimilating to mainstream mar- drama at a banquet—just when you thought the riage, gender and drag. On top of it all, outside show couldn’t get any gayer! our queer spaces we still have political pressure past back to life WCT: What lessons can be learned from this on us, especially with Trump in office. None of series that are applicable today? this is new, and this serialized podcast hopes to By Owen Keehnen DC: Our public schools don’t teach us any of our uncover some of the first evidence of it all in history, so many queer people today don’t even American culture. Columbia College writing and production graduate know the broad strokes of the movement. Gay or Follow Mattachine on Facebook, Twitter and Devlyn Camp is producing and hosting a 10-epi- straight (or anywhere on the Kinsey scale), I hope Instagram @mattachinefiles, and explore re- sode, serialized podcast, called Mattachine, that listeners will find that queer history is much more sources and other details at MattachinePod. is currently available free on iTunes. nuanced than the benchmark events some of us com. The series illustrates the importance of LGBT history by spotlighting a crucial point in the modern gay-rights movement, the formation of Among the highlights is the “Black Creativity the Mattachine Society in 1950 by Harry Hay. Winter Olympics Juried Art Exhibition,” which runs the entire Using voice actors as well as actual taped inter- have first openly month; it features more than 100 works from views, Mattachine brings the LGBT community’s African-American artists across the country. social and political pasts to life. The subject mat- gay U.S. athlete Others include the Innovation Studio, Career ter couldn’t be more timely. The series empha- Figure skater Adam Rippon, 28, has become Showcase, Jr. Science Cafes and the Black Cre- sizes the importance of knowing LGBT people’s the first openly gay U.S. athlete to qualify for ativity Gala. roots and history at a time when, once again, the Winter Olympics—but it didn’t happen See MSIChicago.org/blackcreativity. their rights and existence are being threatened. without some controversy. Windy City Times: Hi, Devlyn. How did the Rippon was officially named to the U.S. Win- Lesbian comedian at Mattachine project come about? ter Olympics figure skating team despite finish- Devlyn Camp: I first learned about the original ing fourth at the U.S. national championships Zanies Jan. 20-22 secret society from a book recommended to me in San Jose, California, on Jan. 6. (The U.S. Lesbian comedian Emma Willmann will per- by my mentor, Albert Williams. He’s constantly Winter Olympic team can only have three rep- form stand-up at Zanies Comedy Night Club, sharing our history with my generation. That resentatives in PyeongChang, South Korea, in 1548 N. Wells St., ov Friday-Sunday, January book—Behind the Mask of the Mattachine, by February. Ross Miner, who finished second Jan. 20-22. James Sears—led me to another book and anoth- 6, got bumped because Rippon was judged to The event is an 21+ show. er book and then audio files and archives, and so have better international results.) Willmann has appeared on The Late Show on. I hope I’ve pieced it all together well enough Rippon will join national champion Nathan with Steven Colbert and @midnight; and will Delvyn Camp. that listeners enjoy the story and share our his- Chen, 18, and third-place skater Vincent Zhou, appear on the upcoming seasons of HBO’s Photo courtesy of Camp tory the way Albert did with me. 17, in South Korea. Crashing and the CW’s Crazy Ex Girlfriend. Also, Freestyle skiier Gus Kenworthy—who came WCT: For folks who aren’t familiar, tell me a actly like the cisgender heterosexual community she was featured in Time Out New York as one out in 2015—is expected to join Rippon when bit about the Mattachine Society. aside from who we take to bed? That’s what the of the 10 funniest women in New York City. the freestyle skiing team is announced Jan. DC: Mattachine began in 1950 with five men, early Mattachine explored. Tickets are on sale now; visit Chicago.Zanies. 22, ThinkProgress.org noted. A third openly some of them former communists. Many gay peo- WCT: Why did you decide on the podcast for- com or EmmaComedy.com gay athlete, luger John Fennell, had his hopes ple back then thought they were the only one, mat? dashed when his sled crashed in his final quali- then suddenly these anonymous men were gath- DC: I studied television writing and production fying run last month. ering other gay people for discreet discussion at Columbia College Chicago. I have a huge pas- groups in their living rooms. The groups filled up sion for serialized storytelling on TV. When I was and multiplied until the founders of the Matta- studying the Mattachine I kept imagining how MSI’s Black chine had to let the reigns go, and conservative it would play out in a miniseries, but I’m not gay people took over the whole organization. high enough on the Hollywood ladder to write Creativity events That’s when we begin to see the American gay and produce my own TV show, and I couldn’t be community splinter: Do we come out of the closet patient to tell this story. As I wrote and produced Jan. 15-Feb. 21 embracing a separate queer culture with our own it into a podcast format I was thrilled that people The 2018 Black Creativity program, an annual perspective on sexuality and gender, or are we ex- were responsive to it. tradition at the Museum of Science + Indus- WCT: What can listeners expect from the se- try (MSI), kicks off Monday, Jan. 15, and runs ries? through Wed., Feb. 21. DC: Listeners can expect a complex story, not According to a press release, “This month- just the landmarks of our history. The series fol- long celebration honors the rich contributions lows communists and FBI agents, secret publi- and achievements made by African Americans cations and anonymous letters. There’s a lot of while working to inspire children to develop heartbreak, in-fighting, and some exciting tri- their creativity in science, technology, engi- Emma Willmann. umphs. Many queer people were a part of this neering and math to become the innovators of organization, and they’re all complicated charac- tomorrow.” PR photo ters with unique motivations. WCT: Do you have a favorite episode or two from the serialized podcast? DC: Episode two features audio of the Mat- @windycitytimes1 /windycitymediagroup tachine founder Harry Hay telling his story. I’m thrilled to bring his real voice to the story and allow the listeners to hear it from Harry himself. @windycitytimes www.windycitymediagroup.com WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 10, 2018 17 BOOK REVIEW to a married-but-“struggling” female colleague charm in an overload of details. There are a lot who soon became more than just a friend with a of peripheral people in this tale, the presence of Tell: Love, Defiance, sympathetic ear. which sometimes feels more shout-out and less And in the ensuing “’very, very ugly’” divorce, necessity. and the Military... in which a soon-to-be-ex-husband seized upon Stick around: the details have a shift of focus by Major Margaret Witt with two women spending the night together, DADT about mid-way here, once you get past the set- Tim Connor, foreword by was no longer possible… up and into the books’ raison d’être. Things move Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer That, of course, is not the end of what you’ll faster in the re-telling of the legal aftermath of learn inside Tell. There’s much more to the story, Witt’s exposure, the fight for gay rights in the $27.95; ForeEdge; 258 pages sometimes too much. military, and Witt’s own (mostly) happily-ever- by TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER In an oddly appealing third-person voice, au- after. That’s what makes this slice-of-life history thors Witt and Connor start this tale with a de- tale one that’s highly readable and deeply per- No doubt about it: You know the score. ployment and move quickly to a charmingly nos- sonal. You’ve known it since the beginning because talgic biography that ultimately loses some of its That’s what makes Tell a score. you were told, clearly and unequivocally. There’s no grey area, no questions to ask. You know what’s up but, as in the new book Tell, by Major Margaret Witt (with Tim Connor), the outcome Sinfonetta’s Lookingglass may be out of your hands anyhow. For those who love her, Margie Witt has always 30th-anniv. MLK names new been known as an active, take-charge, caring was a lesbian, as did a fellow reservist who’d de- person. A tomboy growing up, she befriended fied DADT in order to put his suspicions to rest. shows Jan. 14-15 executive director the friendless, got along with everyone, and was Even Witt’s girlfriend was mum, but there was Chicago Sinfonietta will present the Chicago Lookingglass Theatre Company’s board of di- a super-responsible leader. It was, therefore, a trouble on that front: Tiffany desperately wanted premiere of Emmy-winning composer Laura rectors announced the appointment of the the- natural fit when, in 1987, Witt decided to join a baby and was pressing, but Witt was uninter- Karpman’s three-time Grammy-nominated atre’s new executive director, Rachel L. Fink. the Air Force, even though she was gay. ested in parenthood. piece, “Ask Your Mama,” for its 30th anniver- Fink will begin her tenure at Lookingglass But, of course, nobody was supposed to know With a pregnancy deadline-or-else looming, sary MLK Tribute concert. on Monday, Feb. 19. She succeeds Rachel Kraft, that. As an elite member of the military, Witt Witt took solace not only in her job as a pediatric The Sinfonietta, with conductor Mei-Ann who stepped down as executive director after fully understood that just being gay meant a physical therapist in Spokane, Washington, but Chen, will perform “Ask Your Mama” Sunday, 12 years with the company. military discharge. By order, nobody could ask also with her friends in the Air Force Reserve and Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. at Pfeiffer Concert Hall at Fink comes to Chicago from the San Francisco her about that, though; she, in turn, could not her work as a flight nurse. She kept busy, was North Central College, Naperville; and Monday, Bay area, where she was managing director of discuss her sexuality. sent overseas to the Middle East, and received Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in its downtown Chicago the nonprofit organization Theatre Bay Area; Still, because secrets are never totally secret, commendations for saving a life there. Her knowl- home venue of the Symphony Center, 220 S. before that, she spent 16 years at Berkeley Witt was ever-cautious. Fearing rejection, she edge was admired and, as her relationship crum- Michigan Ave. Repertory Theatre. hadn’t come out to her parents or her siblings bled, her natural sense of humor helped her stay For tickets, call 312-284-1554 or visit Chica- yet; on the other hand, close pals knew that Witt level but she needed a confidante. Witt turned goSinfonietta.org/mlk.

SHORE from page 7 that led you to believe an inspector general even if they weren’t married. It may matter to nor’s race? would be necessary? only a handful of people, but it matters hugely to DS: I’m supporting Daniel Biss. He’s my state women and minorities. And if we were to attract DS: I don’t believe our agency is fraught; we’re those it impacts. senator; I’ve known him a long time. I think he’s industry to use our treated water, they’d have to well run. But we’re probably one of the only agen- WCT: What can be done to convince more LG- the most qualified, whip-smart and will help grow come to areas close to plants, which would pro- cies with a budget of our size that doesn’t have BTQ people to run for office? the party. vide jobs and grow that local economy. one. It’s considered a good government practice. DS: We have to ask them to run. We have to WCT: Will you run again in 2024 if you win WCT: What are you looking to get done in the Inspectors general help save money because the train them to run. And we have to support them this next election? next six years? see ways to be efficient, and we certainly can when they run. We have to support them finan- DS: This will be my last time running for this DS: I’m running together with two of my in- benefit from that. cially, open our networks and our contact lists. job. There are a few more things I want to get cumbent colleagues, Commissioner Kari Steele WCT: You were the first openly gay person When I was a candidate, I went through the done, but it’s important to make way for duck- and Commissioner Martin Durkan. I certainly elected in Cook County who wasn’t a judge, candidate training program at the Gay and Les- lings. I don’t aspire to hold other elected office. hope voters will consider supporting not only me, and you include that in your biography. Why bian Victory Institute, and then when on to serve There might be a couple of federal appointed po- but my colleagues as well. There’s also a vacancy is it important to have out LGBTQ people in on their board. I would encourage any LGBT per- sitions I might be interested in, but I don’t know created by the resignation of a colleague two public office? son considering running for office to go through if the opportunity will arise. years ago, and Kim DuBuclet is running for that DS: After I was elected but before I was sworn the program. See https://www.debrashore.org. slot. She would be a strong asset to this board. in, I met with the general superintendent of the WCT: Who are you endorsing in the gover- One major effort is increasing our ability to Water Reclamation District at the time, and I handle heavier rainfall, which is an effect of cli- said, “Do you think we could extend health ben- “TERRIFIC! A FASCINATING AND FITTING TRIBUTE TO A TRUE efits to domestic partners of district employees?” mate change in our area. We need to be better SUBVERSIVE GAY HERO.” –Dennis Dermody, PAPER MAGAZINE able to process storm water so it doesn’t over- And he said yes. I said, “Well, wait until I get whelm our sewers and cause flooding in people’s sworn in, because I want to vote for it.” So after homes. I was sworn in, our board voted unanimously to I’m also helping establish an independent in- extend those benefits, not only to same-sex part- spector general to keep us accountable. We have ners but also to opposite-sex domestic partners a billion-dollar budget, hundreds of millions in of district employees. construction contracts every year. And we’re an In the first sign-up period, three same-sex cou- agency populated by human beings, so an inspec- ples and seven opposite-sex couples signed up. I tor general would be an important measure of ad- asked the general superintendent why hadn’t they done this sooner. And he said, “Nobody asked.” A FILM BY ditional oversight. I was able to secure funding DOME in next year’s budget so that if it’s the will of My point is, when we are present, we ask. Re- KARUKOSKI our board to establish an office, we will have the cently, we introduced a measure before the Il- resources there to get going in 2018. linois General Assembly—and Gov. Rauner signed WCT: Was there a specific issue or incident it into law—that allowed retirees to confer pen- GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER JANUARY 5–18 sion survivor benefits to long-standing partners SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO • 164 N. STATE ST. • SISKELFILMCENTER.ORG 18 Jan. 10, 2018 WINDY CITY TIMES CANDIDATES from page 6

Brad Trowbridge. Photo by Erica Demarest —Brad Trowbridge Race: Cook Circuit judge (McGinnis Vacancy) Jill Quinn. Lamont Robinson. Website: https://bradforjudge.com Photo from campaign website Photo by Matt Simonette The skinny: As an attorney, Trowbridge has Raymond A. Lopez. —Jill Quinn litigated cases in domestic relations, chancery, Official headshot Race: 10th Subcircuit, Cook County judge (Su- probate, and criminal divisions. Also, he currently riano Vacancy) is an adjunct faculty member at John Marshall Website: VoteJillRoseQuinn.com Law School’s Domestic Violence Clinic. The skinny: Quinn’s private practice experience includes working at general legal practices in Chicago, Bloomington, Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Franklin Park, where she handled a wide variety of case types. Throughout her career, she handled over 4,000 cases and performed appellate work. She is a member of the National LGBT Bar Asso- ciation and Chicago LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Daniel Roldan-Johnson. Ed Underhill. Photo from campaign team Photo from campaign website

Mike McHale. —Daniel Roldán-Johnson —Ed Underhill Photo courtesy of McHale Race: U.S. Congress (14th District) Race: 6th Subcircuit, Cook County judge (Cooke Website: VoteRoldan.com Vacancy) —Mike McHale The skinny: Should Roldán-Johnson win, he Race: Circuit Court of Cook County Website: http://edunderhillforjudge.com/ would be the first openly gay member of the U.S. The skinny: Underhill is a trial attorney with The skinny: McHale, who handles cases in the Congress from Illinois. He attended Florida At- Criminal Division, is running for retention this more than 30 years of experience, and a Buck- lantic University and DePaul University, where he town homeowner for the past 17 years. Underhill year. He was inducted into the Chicago Gay and met his husband, Christian. He’s facing six oppo- Lesbian Hall of Fame (now the Chicago LGBT Hall has been a member of the Chicago Bar Associa- nents in the Democrat primary—and the winner tion Judicial Evaluation Committee and is a for- of Fame) in 2005. gets Republican incumbent Randy Hultgren. Mary Colleen Roberts. mer president of the Northern Illinois University Photo courtesy of Roberts Alumni Council.

—Mary Colleen Roberts Race: Circuit Court of Cook County The skinny: Roberts is running for retention this year. She is a judge on the Cook County 11th Subcircuit in Illinois. She was elected in 2006 and was retained in 2012. Prior to the bench, Roberts was a hearing officer for the Cook County Circuit Court and assistant corporation counsel for the Chicago Law Department.

—Lamont Robinson Race: Illinois state representative (5th Dis- trict) Debra Shore. Sam Yingling. Photo courtesy of Illinois House Democrats Stephanie Miller. Website: www.votelamontrobinson.com Photo courtesy of Shore Photo courtesy of Miller The skinny: Robinson—who runs two Chi- —Sam Yingling cago Allstate Insurance offices, in Bronzeville —Debra Shore Race: Illinois state representative (62nd Dis- and Humboldt Park—is aiming to fill the Illinois Race: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District trict) —Stephanie Miller commissioner Race: 6th Subcircuit, Cook County judge (Lopez House’s 5th District post currently held by state Website: SamYingling.com Rep. Juliana Stratton, who is running for lieuten- Website: https://www.debrashore.org/ The skinny: Grayslake resident Yingling is run- Cepero Vacancy) The skinny: Shore has served on the Metropoli- Website: ElectJudgeStephanieMiller.com ant governor alongside gubernatorial candidate ning unopposed in the primary for his fourth J.B. Pritzker. Should he be elected, Robinson tan Water Reclamation District board since 2006. term. He is the first openly gay House member The skinny: Miller (a member of the Puerto Ri- She is a member of the Illinois Women’s Institute can Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Associ- would be the first openly gay African-American from outside metropolitan Chicago. Yingling pro- state legislator in Illinois history. Interestingly, for Leadership and served on the board (and was posed to longtime partner Lowell Jaffe at the ation of Illinois) has almost two decades of expe- past chair) of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund. rience handling both criminal and civil matters. one of his primary opponents is Ken Dunkin—a party former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn threw to cel- neighbor of Robinson’s who lost to Stratton in She is running for her third six-year term in the ebrate the passage of Illinois’ marriage-equality Prior to her appointment, Miller was a prosecutor 2018 election. with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. 2015. bill in 2013. (They married in 2015.) WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 10, 2018 19 ANDERSON from page 4 an open book. She did not articulate her poli- tics, thoughts, feelings to everyone—much less philosophy. “I understood what racism was re- force them on anyone. Jac shared. She helped ally about through reading Plato’s Republic, so I create spaces for so many, particularly lesbians studied philosophy because it made things make and Women of Color. She paid attention to people sense. My relationship to philosophy is to some and told them that she loved them. Her silences, Jackie Anderson in 2012 at degree radical. I feel that philosophy is relevant, her listening, her voice. She was rarely afraid to Windy City Black Pride. it’s useful as a way of doing analysis,” she said. launch a project, and even more rarely afraid to Windy City Times file photo Anderson’s devotion to creative social empow- let it go when she judged the time had come. Her erment has had a major impact on the Chicago death is a shock to us all. But actually it is not lesbian community, and demonstrates how much surprising.” one person can do to effect change. Her long list Andrea Densham said, “Jackie was a force of na- of volunteering in the gay and lesbian community ture who worked by leaning forward with love in includes playing pivotal roles in the founding of her heart and insisting on justice for all. A men- several important organizations. tor and sage leader who worked harder than many In the 1980s, she founded Yahimba as a month- with no need to for accolades or center stage. ly newsletter, as a way of connecting people and She taught many of us to work with passion, de- events beyond the bar scene in Chicago, and her manded justice and built a community of mutual leadership of the Yahimba organization resulted support.” in at least two citywide conferences specifically “Jackie did much to allow and encourage our addressing needs of African American lesbians. spirits to sing ... and we sing and we sing and we people of color, who I loved. So it keeps me bal- ing keys to my house. So in my deeper, darkest sing,” said Gladys Croom. anced. I don’t have to make this intelligible. And moments, that’s what sustains me. And. I have Kathy Munzer said, “Jackie’s my definition of then I often get very frustrated about things that to say, now that I’ve gotten older, I look at my a true-blue friend—loyal, kind, loving, always go on in my own community—there is no help daughter and grandson—I like the people they there to talk, listen, laugh, cry, share what mat- coming. I feel helpless seeing all that. Times like are. Makes me feel as if in some way the legacy of ters most. She was an inspiration, a treasure, a that, what keeps me going day to day: I can think my family will continue. I feel, if I die, I’ll be ok. lesbian champion and brilliant teacher, and no about the array of people in my life who I care “My biggest struggle is not epistemological, it’s one will ever again make me laugh as hard as she about and who care about me. And I can feel affective rather than cognitive.” did when we played cards.” good about the work that I do because it is re- See a video interview with Anderson, from “There are parents and those who parent,” spected in my own community. I did work on the 2007, here: http://chicagogayhistory.org/biog- said CC Carter. “She was both with her daughter, North side, but to get resources to the south side. raphy.html?id=716 . Tracey and grandson Torrence. Her love for them The fact that people in my own community feel I More details, including a memorial, will be an- was immeasurable. I am beyond forever blessed am someone they value, that has always fed me nounced soon. to have been shown a third of that love as well. and kept me going. And the fact that I have been This obituary includes excerpts from an essay The first time we met, she said, ‘Girl you are going able to use what little privilege I have to help by Jorjet Harper in the book Out & Proud in Chi- to be something else.’ From that moment on she friends in ways that were respectful—e.g., offer- cago. gave me no choice but to believe her and live up to her expectations. She saved me from being my worse self and lifted me up to a self I had no idea I could be. Because of her, I am ... #BecauseOf- HerIam.” Sarah Hoagland recalled a conversation with Anderson at an Institute of Lesbian Studies meet- ing, asking her: “What do you do when everyone around you thinks in terms of ideas you know to be bullshit. Or when you are feeling insane because everyone around you acts as if nothing wrong? How do you counter the foreclosure of meaning?” Stud 4 Life founder Wanda B (left) with Jackie Anderson responded: “These are not quite my Anderson. questions. I don’t ever feel exactly that. I do feel Courtesy of Wanda B there are things transparent to me that I don’t understand why they aren’t transparent to others. Hundreds of friends shared their memories of Not because I think I’m right, but because I can’t Anderson on social media, and with Windy City engage when they don’t get it. Times. “However, people I have serious discussions Anne Leighton wrote this about Anderson: with, it’s them I rely on. So if I feel like I’m going “When I think of Jackie I think of sharing. I off in a direction, I depend on those folks to say think of her generosity of spirit that led her to ‘No, Jackie.’ … When Maria [Lugones] challenged participate in many meaningful ways in many my idea that we could move out of the concept of community projects. She means so much to so race, then I said, ‘I’m wrong.’ That doesn’t make many. Jac shared. Argument and love. I think of me feel crazy, it makes me happy there are such sitting under the stars in Michigan, solving the people. worlds problems. Of the depths of her despair “I struggle more with anger and rage at not when she believed we could not. She shared her having my thoughts respected. I fall back on silences, her listening, her voice. She took plea- a couple of things: my mother, who lived in a sure in positioning her coffee so that I had easy strong universe of ethics, who didn’t trust white access to the few sips my stomach allowed. She people, but believed everybody deserves respect. took pleasure in standing outside at an academic This is good to remember when I go off the deep conference passing a last in a pack cigarette back end, when I’m really angry. It also helps cause and forth, admiring the women. Jackie was not I have relationships with people who are not 20 Jan. 10, 2018 WINDY CITY TIMES —Kal’ish Vegan (1313 W. Wilson Ave.; Chef Amanda Barnes is all about innovation and KalishVegan.com): Being a hardcore carnivore, the use of every part of an animal—hence the I had my suspicions about this place—but was addictive salmon-skin chicharrones and wagyu- more than satisfied when I left. and-beef heart meatballs. the DISH —The Florentine (151 W. Adams St.; The- —Lawry’s the Prime Rib (100 E. Ontario St.; Weekly Dining Guide in Florentine.net): I’ve been to this Italian LawrysOnline.com): Lawry’s is as old-school as restaurant (located inside the J.W. Marriott hotel) it gets—and that’s a good thing. Prime rib with WINDY CITY TIMES several times, and have always been impressed— salad, mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and even though Chef Zachary Walrath rarely brings whipped-cream horseradish? Yes, please. SAVOR back dishes once a new season’s in play. —Portsmith (660 N. State St.; https:// www.portsmithchicago.com): This River North Top spots of 2017 restaurant—”named for the idea that seafood is common in most port towns and that a chef BY ANDREW DAVIS is a food ‘smith,’ or craftsman”—is delicious decadence as its best. In 2017, I had the opportunity to visit a lot of area restaurants, ranging from fast-food places to very upscale spots. Below are some of the ones that stood head and shoulders above the others Heritage’s king crab with flying-fish roe. (listed in no particular order). Photo by Andrew Davis —The Barn (Rear 1016 Church St.; TheBarnEvanston.com): This Evanston restaurant —Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar (2700 W. is called a “modern meaterie” for good reason, Kal’ish Vegan’s avocado mash-up. Chicago Ave.; heritage-chicago.com): Those who although there are options for vegetarians and Photo by Bronson Pettitt may be intimidated by caviar shouldn’t be, thanks vegans. Also, the decor is pretty cool; there’s a to the helpful staff and delicious offerings. supper club/speakeasy vibe to the place. —Maple & Ash (8 W. Maple St.; MapleAndAsh. (There’s even vegan caviar.) However, Heritage —Mr. Brown’s Lounge (2301 W. Chicago Ave.; com): This Gold Coast spot probably had one has much more than caviar, from baby-back ribs https://www.mrbrownslounge.com): There is the of the most enjoyable brunches I had in 2017, to baked Alaska. spot in the Loop as well—but it takes a back seat thanks to top-notch food and a nonstop flow —Runners-up: Sable, Mesa Urbana, Italian to the big-brother West Town restaurant that’s of ‘80s/’90s dance music. (Yes, you read that Village Restaurants, Nick’s Pizza, Revival been around for almost a decade. The Jamaican correctly.) Social Club, State & Lake, Streeterville Social, restaurant’s jerk chicken and rum-raisin ice cream —Chromium (2444 N. Elston Ave.; www. Apogee. (both made in house, of course) are fabulous— midtown.com/chicago): This restaurant is note: Restaurant profiles/events are based and weekends are full-on parties, complete with actually part of Midtown Athletic Club, and is Portsmith’s fried oyster. on invitations arranged from restaurants and/ a dance floor. only available to members. However, Executive Photo by Andrew Davis or firms.

SIDETRACK

Happy New Year from Sidetrack! Photos by Jed Dulanas WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 10, 2018 21 Billy MastersMasters

“Get ready for some pounding. Some of us could see 8 inches or more. That’s too much—even for me.”—Virginia Beach weatherman Blaine Stewart prepares residents for the blizzard with this Tweet. During a storm last year, he predict- ed that Virginia would get 10 inches—“and not Grindr inches.” Might I suggest a liberal portion of lube? I am by nature not a complainer—particularly when it comes to travel. I do so much of it, I’ve learned to just go with the flow. But last week, the flow was frozen and I was stuck in Boston during Grayson—which, alas, was the name of the blizzard and not some Brit I was buggering! Frankly, when I want a blizzard, I’ll go to Dairy Queen. Normally, I would have taken the travel voucher AA was offering and flown back when the dust ... er, the snow settled. But, honey, I had Tom Daley has gotten even more exposure on to get to the Golden Globes. And not any Golden the internet, Billy says. Globes—these were the 75th Golden Globes. It Image from Daley’s Instagram account will also come as no surprise to you that I es- chewed all this fake social activism and showed up in PLATINUM! Why? Obviously, because the Mariah Carey. It took me a moment to realize 75th anniversary is the platinum one. And, far be it was her, as my companion kept saying, “Mimi. it from me to cast aspersions (or, for that matter, It’s Mimi.” I had no idea what he meant. Then he dispersions) on the celebrities who claim to wear said, “Butterfly,” and I knew. She had beau Bryan their hearts on their darkened sleeves, but since Tanaka in tow, along with a coterie of goons to when is it unusual for people to wear black to an keep the songstress away from the crowd—or so awards show? Solidarity, my ass! I thought. After a bit, she was posing with fans By now you all know who won the awards. So I and holding court on the side of the dance floor. will move along to my random impressions. May- Her visit was short-lived. As she left, I managed be it’s just me, but when the long tribute to Kirk to catch her attention and say I was about to Douglas started, I thought perhaps it was the “In bring her some hot tea, to which she said, “Dar- Memoriam” segment. It turns out they brought ling, I could have used some hot tea!” Perhaps. the legendary actor onstage—with daughter-in- But I think if Mimi took even a sip of water, that law Catherine Zeta Douglas Spartacus Jones. skin-tight dress may have burst and taken out While I appreciate the sentiment, it was a spooky everyone’s eyes. All in all, it was a fun night. sight—and I’m talking about Catherine! Apparently, romance was in the air over the HBO’s after party never disappoints. Premier holidays. My dear pals writer/producer Gary Ja- party planner Billy Butchkavitz put on quite a netti and stylist Brad Goreski were married sumptuous soirée. I walked in as Kathy and Rick aboard the Seabourn Sojourn by the captain— est leak. One unnamed friend (note to all of my Hilton were leaving. (Paris and fiance Chris Zylka how very Love Boat of them. And Ellen Page friends—should you ever be quoted, you are al- showed up shortly thereafter.) I was catching married Emma Portner after dating for only six lowed to be named) said, “These are SO old— up with Carmen Electra while Jack McBrayer, months. How very ... eh, forget it. from 2016!.” 2016 is “SO old”? We’re barely out who played Kenneth on 30 Rock, was animatedly And then there were the celebrities who rang in of 2017! Perhaps more damning than the photos chatting with Alexander Skarsgard—at one the New Year wearing precious little. Ryan Phil- themselves are how he is posing. A British tab- point holding the Big Little Lies star’s Golden lippe tweeted a pic of himself in a snowstorm, loid writes the following: “One of the pictures Globe. The place was buzzing when Ricky Martin wearing only a hat and shorts. Why? Who knows? shows the 23-year-old Olympian diver naked with strolled in with his American Crime Story co-star Who cares—he looks great, as you’ll see on our his bum sticking in the air suggestively.” Oh, Edgar Ramirez. website. Hockey bad boy Sean Avery posted an dear—he’s assuming the “position!” Now, we all Across the room, Nicole Kidman appeared Instagram shot with him naked (full backside) know DLB’s sexual proclivities. With this new in- trapped in conversation with Buzz Aldrin. At inside a tropical outdoor shower. His buddy Andy formation, I can’t help but wonder—do you think a certain point, a desperate-appearing Kidman Cohen commented, “I’m on my way.” Gus Ken- they simply order in? dragged in hubby Keith Urban. The trio posed for worthy posted an outtake from his ESPN “Body When we’re seeing Gus’ pole and Tom’s hole, it’s some photos and then Nicole deftly disappeared, Issue” pictorial, which was him trudging in the definitely time to end yet another column. Oh, leaving Urban to chat with the famed astronaut snow, naked, wearing only a pair of boots and I know—so graphic. Why, you’d think I forced and former Dancing with the Stars competitor. carrying his skis and poles (the skiing poles, sil- them to pose for these pics! But nobody will force This brings up an unrelated point: Does Kidman ly). You can see all on BillyMasters.com. you to check out each and every one of them on even remember that she adopted two children There are Olympians, and then there’s Tom www.BillyMasters.com, the site where bottoms with Tom Cruise? She’s always thanking her girls Daley. In the past, we’ve heard of nude photos are tops! If you’ve got a question for me, send with Urban and never even mentions Connor and and a video exchanged with various men during it along to [email protected] and I promise Isabella. Just strange. his “break” with Dustin Lance Black. There have to get back to you before I thaw out! Until next Then, the most bizarre thing happened. As been bits and pieces that have circulated, but time, remember, one man’s filth is another man’s I was about to leave the HBO party, in walked now he’s apparently in “anguish” over the lat- bible. 22 Jan. 10, 2018 WINDY CITY TIMES Thursday, Jan. 11 versary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth and Artemis Singers concert: Rise Up Local Tom of Finland screening Through Jan. explodes Midwestern architecture into lesbian feminist chorus will present a COMMUNITY 18. 6:00pm Gene Siskel Film Center something queer, something progres- call-to-action concert of progressive mu- 164 N State Chicago http://www.siskel- sive, ecstatic, and weird. Through Sun- sic with guest artist Melanie DeMore and CALENDAR filmcenter.org day, Jan. 14. $10 (incomes under $30k); students from Evanston Township High Book Launch Party: The Hope Store $15 (incomes $30k-50k); $25 (incomes School. 7:00pm Evanston Township by Dwight Okita Two Asian American above $50k) 7:00pm Links Hall, 3111 High School, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evan- Wed., Jan. 10 friends, Luke and Kazu, discover a bold N. Western Ave., Tickets: http://Tick- ston. Tickets: http://www.riseup2018. Golden Girls, the Lost Episodes, holi- new procedure to import hope into the etfly.come brownpapertickets.com day edition Campy parody of one of hopeless. They vow to open the world’s TV’s most beloved sitcoms with Doro- first Hope Store. 7:30pm Women & Saturday, Jan. 13 Sunday, Jan. 14 thy, Rose, Blanche, Sophia will feature Children First Bookstore 5233 N Clark St Vocal music workshop,”Using Your Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole with Shawn Pi- the best of the original run - plus a new Chicago http://tinyurl.com/yd3yn9ou Voice for Change” Guest artist Melanie mental Kaumakaiwa, along with guitar- holiday-themed episode. Will run in con- DeMore-an Oakland, California, vocal ist Shawn Pimental, brings to the stage junction with the return of Red-Hosed Friday, Jan. 12 activist and choral conductor-will also her Hawaiian culture and her place as Reindeer. $25. or VIP $35. 7:30pm Artists’ Gallery Opening LQBTQ Artists lead a vocal music workshop 10:00am a modern, transgender Hawaiian (mahu Mary’s Attic 5400 N Clark Chicago 800- Gallery Opening Exhibit. The opening - 3:00pm Evanston Township High wahine) in this contemporary world. 838-3006 Tickets: http://www.hand- COREY DAys night event is the official premiere of School, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston 7:00pm Old Town School of Folk Mu- bagproductions.org Jan. 12-14 the work by artists Marcus Sisler and Tickets: http://www.riseup2018.brown- sic 4544 N Lincoln Ave., 773-728- Chicago LGBT Aging Network Winter Patrick Lyne. Reception will include papertickets.com 6000 http://www.oldtownschool.org/ Social Celebrate the entrance of 2018 Corey Smith (above) brings a a cash bar. $5 suggested donation. Burning Bowl 2018 A community “burns” concerts/2018/01-14-2018-kaumakai- with the Chicago LGBT Aging Network queer, eclectic take 6:00pm - 8:00pm Center on Halsted so it can intentionally and confidently wa-kanakaole-with-shawn-pimental/ over dinner and drinks. RSVP online by on Frank Lloyd Wright in 3656 N Halsted Chicago http://www. move into the future. 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