page 29 LIZ PHAIR TALKS WINDY CITY THE VOICE OF ’S , , BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 Jan. 19, 2011 TIMES vol 26, no. 16 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com BEHIV folds; AFC responds By Joseph Erbentraut “Over the last two decades, BEHIV has provid- Foundation of Chicago (AFC) as another factor miguel del ed case management, prevention, housing, men- in their decision to shutter. Specifically, BEHIV valle interview In a statement released Jan. 14, the Chicago- tal health, educational outreach, art and mas- pointed to a “pending decision” by AFC to sus- based HIV/AIDS service organization Better Ex- sage therapy to those affected with HIV/AIDS. pend its allocation of Ryan White Part A case page 12 istence with HIV (BEHIV) announced it would The agency has literally reached thousands of management funding of agencies who, like BE- be closing its doors after 21 years of service to people throughout its tenure. And it has been HIV, do not have an on-site medical clinic. the community. an amazing run,” the statement read. “With the environment for funding becoming The news follows on the heels of Executive Di- “With that being said, how did we get here?” more and more competitive, AFC is encourag- rector Eric Nelson’s departure late last year and the statement continued.“ Alas, community- ing smaller organizations to merge or forcing confirms rumors of financial trouble within the based organizations are finding it more and the choice of consolidation,” the statement organization. According to the statement, is- more difficult to maintain their current level read. “There were pending changes in 2011 that sued by Interim Executive Director Julie Supple of service due to outside factors beyond their would continue to affect BEHIV’s ability to sus- and Board President Matthew Gibbs, the orga- control; BEHIV has not been immune to these tain operations.” nization is now working to transfer its active factors.” In response to BEHIV’s statement, AFC Vice service contracts to other agencies, including In addition to citing reduced individual giving President (and incoming President/CEO) David Chicago House, whom it noted as “an enormous over the last two years, BEHIV also indicated Turn to page 13 help during this difficult time.” its changing funding relationship with the AIDS SUSIE BRIGHT COLUMN Talk sheds light ON violence on Chinese RIDING THE WAVE page 22 LGBT issues by Kate Sosin

When I Li Hsiao came out to his family more than a decade ago, his father didn’t take the news seriously. “My dad said, ‘Oh, it’s a Western thing,’” Hsiao said. But Hsiao didn’t think so. He started researching Chinese gay history, and he found not just a few LGBTQ people in the books, but many. “Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and peo- ple have always been part of Chinese culture,” Hsiao said. “It’s not a Western import.” In fact, homophobia, not homosexuality, may ’ cabrini have been the Western import. That common misconception that queerness documentary and gay history are products of Western culture was the subject of a Jan. 15 talk by Hsiao and page 16 Maggie Lee, “Coming Home: Chinese Tradition- alism & Changing Views of Same-Sex Love” at the Chinatown Public Library. The presentation this is the dawning was an i2i (Invisible to Invincible: Asian Pacific of the age of n i g h tspots Islander Pride of Chicago) event. tJanuary 19, 2011 According to Lee and Hsiao, Chinese LGBTQ history can be traced as far back as 722 B.C., during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, when “bisexual behaviors were apparently common.” Hsiao said that dating people of all genders was not only accepted in ancient China, it was pick it up expected, especially among rulers. “The notion take it home of a very powerful man limiting himself to one gender or another would have an alien idea,” he

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A of violence; and deliver training to educators in 2011 ruling on the constitutional issues will prob- By Lisa Keen and social service providers, according to a ably not be in front of the highest court until Keen News Service press release. late 2011 at the earliest, and more likely 2012. —Larry Kramer: Corbin-Gutierrez’s position is partially But a win at the 9th Circuit level—even if later If past is prologue, 2011 should turn out to be AIDS funded by a U.S. Department of Justice overturned by the Supreme Court—would go a fairly decent year for the LGBT community. It’s was allowed grant, awarded to the Cook County State’s some distance to undermine the political argu- not that everything turned out so rosy for the to happen Attorney’s office, which enables the center ment that Walker was just an “activist judge.” It community in 2010, but the gains registered to expand its services for victims of sexual would also provide another boost of momentum more powerfully than the losses. —Reince Priebus exploitation. The Cook County state’s attor- for public opinion to continue its journey toward Here’s a look at the top five news stories for is new RNC chair ney, in offering this partnership, became the getting used to the idea of gay couples obtain- the LGBT community in 2010 and why, in many first law-enforcement agency in the nation to ing marriage licenses. cases, they signal a better : —Oprah’s OWN specifically address sexual trafficking of LGBT 3. Republicans win control of the House: 1. Congress passes a bill to repeal “Don’t buys documentary minors. In August, the legislature passed the History has shown that, to be successful at Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT): Anyone who was pay- on Chaz Bono (left) Safe Children Act. An initiative of passing pro-gay legislation, it’s best to have a ing attention in 1993 knows what a devastat- Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Democratic president and Democratic majorities ing setback the community suffered with the the Act enhances protections for juveniles in both houses of Congress. For two years, the codification of the military’s ban on gays. The opposed to domestic partnerships had argued its involved in the sex trade and provides new LGBT community has experienced that generally community itself had asked the newly elected petitions should be protected from disclosure, legal tools to police and prosecutors to target supportive political climate in Washington. But Democratic president, , to end the claiming petition signers would be harassed by those who prostitute children. Corbin-Guti- on Nov. 2, 2010, Republicans won enough seats military’s long-standing policy banning gays people with a different view. In Christian Legal, errez joins Lisa Gilmore, director of educa- in the House to take over majority control start- from service. But instead, Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga., the decision was of greater symbolic value than tion and victim advocacy, and Ryan Erickson, ing in January 2011. They also increased their orchestrated a parade of testimony and innuen- legal: It refused to say that religious beliefs al- community relations and outreach manager, margin in the Senate, from 41 seats to 47. do to suggest that the mere presence of gays ways trump non-discrimination policies. A Chris- to expand the anti-violence program at The would violate the “sexual privacy” of heterosex- tian student group at a public law school in San Center. ual servicemembers. One female Naval petty of- Francisco had claimed free exercise rights to get ficer testified that, “You are asking me to sleep around the schools non-discrimination policy. and shower with homosexuals. You are asking What does that say about 2011? As much me to expose my sexuality….” Not surprisingly, as the Doe decision was helpful, it was also in- 56 percent of the public opposed allowing “ho- decisive. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for mosexuals” to serve “openly” in the military in the 8-to-1 majority, suggested to plaintiffs that 1993. In December 2010, only 21 percent of they might get a better result if they limited Americans felt that way. their challenge to how the state law impacted And Democratic President Barack Obama, us- petition signers for the domestic partnership ing a strategy of sticks and carrots that some- referendum specifically. The plaintiffs said they times angered the LGBT community, helped drive would, so the case is almost certainly going to through passage of a bill that will eventually be back, probably in 2011. And there seems lead to a dismantling of the ban. little doubt that Christian Legal, or some other What does that say about 2011? Given the right-wing religious entities, will find a way shaky economy, high unemployment and intense back, too. Such a group has a petition pending partisan divide in Congress, there is little likeli- Buck McKeon. before the court now, challenging the city’s right hood the Obama administration will take on an- to prevent them from mounting a ballot initia- Tico Valle and Lisa Gilmore. Photo by Kat other piece of pro-LGBT civil rights legislation tive against D.C.’s marriage law. What does that say about 2011? Immedi- Fitzgerald in 2011. The presidential election campaign of 5. Republican Scott Brown wins Ted Ken- ately, there will be “zero” chance of any pro-gay 2012 begins in earnest now and President Obama nedy’s seat: Martha Coakley, ’ legislation passing in the next Congress, says must tend to a wide variety of constituencies, as pro-gay attorney general, was supposed to be For the past year, Corbin-Gutierrez served Rep. Barney Frank and others. No movement on well as Middle America in general. But he has have been a walk-in to win Democratic Sena- as the project coordinator for the Strength the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), shown —even before repeal of DADT—that his tor Ted Kennedy’s seat in the U.S. Senate after and Unity Coalition at ALMA (Association no movement on immigration rights for gay cou- administration is willing to use its power to his death. But a relatively unknown Republican of Latino Men for Action). There, he worked ples, no movement on ending tax penalties for adopt more LGBT-friendly regulations and poli- state senator, Scott Brown, trounced her in the to build LGBT competency among health- gays who provide health coverage to their part- cies that will advance the LGBT-rights ball down special election last January. The Boston Globe care providers in the Latino community. He ners or spouses through work. the field. And that is likely to be where the ac- called it “one of the biggest upsets in Massachu- trained providers on the unique needs of gay, It also means the LGBT community must tion will be, for the Obama administration, in setts political history,” but it was bigger than bisexual and transgender Latinos, helping to switch from an offensive mode in Congress to 2011. that. It completely changed the dynamics of institutionalize LGBT-inclusive policies at or- a defensive one. Given the largely unbroken Re- 2. Federal judge rules Prop 8 unconstitu- the 111th Congress and quashed the “hope and ganizations like Corazon Community Services publican opposition to repeal of DADT, it would tional: U.S. District Court Chief Judge Vaughn change” prospects the LGBT community expect- and Latinos Progresando. He also advised the not be a surprise to see the new Republican Walker ruled Aug. 4, 2010, that ’s ed from the inauguration of Democratic Presi- Illinois Department of Public Health and the chairman of the House Armed Services Commit- voter-approved constitutional amendment ban- dent Barack Obama and a Democratic majority AIDS Foundation of Chicago on their Latino tee, Rep. Buck McKeon, R-Calif., hold a hearing ning same-sex marriage violates the U.S. Consti- in the House and Senate. Brown’s election took outreach efforts. Prior to ALMA, Corbin-Guti- about whether the DADT repeal can, in fact, be tution’s guarantee of equal protection and due from Democrats the 60th vote they needed to errez spent two years as a Fulbright scholar implemented without negative consequences process. The result came following a three-week- ensure that legislation reached the floor of the in Caracas, Venezuela, working with commu- to military readiness. He said in November he long trial in during which famed Senate. And Republicans used that advantage nity organizations to prevent gang violence would hold a hearing to examine the Pentagon’s conservative attorney Ted Olson and famed lib- throughout the year to thwart the advancement through public art. report regarding repeal implementation. How far eral attorney David Boies mounted a compre- of numerous pieces of legislation, including a ALMA is one of the center’s resident part- might Republicans try to leverage their power hensive case against Proposition 8, passed in measure to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. The Sen- ners, and Corbin-Gutierrez worked from the in the new Congress? Note: The new chairman 2008. They showed how the initiative harmed ate became a quagmire of partisan warfare for office in the center. “Having been at ALMA, of the House Committee on Homeland Security gay people as a minority and was driven by the the sake of partisan gain though neither side it’s been a pleasure to see The Center at just announced he would hold a hearing on the fear and animus of those who sought its pas- really gained much from it. work, and it’s an honor to join its efforts in “radicalization of the American Muslim commu- sage. The participation of Olson and Boies has What does that say about 2011? For the promoting equality for LGBT people,” he said nity.” Apparently, the sky’s the limit. made this the most high-profile legal challenge foreseeable future, Congress is like a ship on a in a statement. 4. The U.S. Supreme Court issued two gay- in LGBT history. And it seems almost certain to stormy sea of waves, rolling to one side and then “We are so pleased to have Edwin on staff,” helpful decisions: The nation’s highest court bring before the U.S. Supreme Court the ques- the other. The LGBT community has already dem- said Modesto Valle, CEO of Center on Halsted. issued two decisions in June that bode well for tion of whether the bans in California and in 44 onstrated it knows how to shift its own balance “He has an incredible ability to build bridges the LGBT community, both on cases from the 9th other states (by law or decree) are permissible. in order to keep that ship moving in the right into diverse communities, and he has a su- Circuit. First, in Doe v. Reed, it upheld a Wash- The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals will weigh direction. It somehow convinced Brown and five perb range of knowledge around LGBT issues, ington State law that requires that petitions for in on the dispute in 2011. other Republicans to jump the GOP ship and join immigration, bullying and HIV. This exempli- putting issues on the ballot be made public. And What does that say about 2011? The ap- the Democrats to enable DADT repeal to come to fies our commitment to the Anti-Violence second, in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, peal before the three-judge panel of the 9th the floor of the Senate and be passed. Strength- Project and The Center’s role as an advocate it upheld a California college’s policy banning Circuit, on Dec. 6, seemed to go well for op- ening those alliances, however temporary and for LGBT victims of violence.” Hate violence discrimination based on sexual orientation in ponents of Proposition 8. Questions from the issue-specific, will be important to defending only exists because of anti-LGBT bias—so the campus group membership. In Doe, the high judges seemed to indicate they are seriously current civil-rights gains and pushing for others work of the Anti-Violence Project informs all court held that state laws requiring public dis- considering whether Yes on 8 proponents even in the future. of Center on Halsted’s advocacy and educa- closure of petitions for ballot measures protect have standing to bring their appeal. But regard- ©2010 Keen News Service tion efforts. the integrity of the electoral process. A group WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 19, 2011 5 vides the rights and benefits under the law that and the government continues to investigate HRC to Obama: marriage does. I’ve wrestled with the fact that and discharge service members. What’s more, marriage traditionally has had a different conno- the government is trying to delay the briefing Support marriage tation. But I also have a lot of very close friends and argument on its appeal from the judgment equality now who are married gay or lesbian couples. And and injunction obtained by Log Cabin Republi- by Rex Wockner squaring that circle is something that I have not cans.” done yet, but I’m continually asking myself this “The government asked us to agree to the de- The (HRC) called on question, and I do think that—I will make this lay and we were willing to do so on one con- President Barack Obama Jan. 13 to abandon his observation, that I notice there is a big genera- dition: that the government halt all pending opposition to same-sex marriage. tional difference. When you talk to people who investigations and discharges during the period Obama has said he supports civil unions for are in their 20s, they don’t understand what the of delay,” Woods said. “The government refused, gays but thinks marriage is for straight couples. holdup is on this, regardless of their own sexual and its attorneys said that investigations and But he also has said his thinking on the issue is orientation.” discharges will continue. For these reasons, Log “evolving” and “it’s pretty clear where the trend- He made similar remarks to gay blogger Joe Cabin Republicans’ case is still alive and kicking. lines are going.” Sudbay last October. Our filing today (Jan. 10) opposes the govern- As such, “it’s time for him to help lead the —Assistance: Bill Kelley ment’s motion to delay the appeal and asks the American public toward full equality for all U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in the alternative, to stay all investigations and Americans,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. Joe Solmonese. Photo by Rex Wockner “We ask him to fully recognize the dignity of Log Cabins sticking discharges in the event it is prepared to grant LGBT Americans and their families by supporting the government’s request for delay.” sex marriages from other states. DOMA, which with DADT case marriage equality.” —Assistance: Bill Kelley implicates over 1000 federal laws, reflects Con- by Rex Wockner Solmonese’s exhortation came as the Justice gress’s reasonable response to this still-evolving Department appealed two federal court rulings debate among the states regarding same-sex The Log Cabin Republicans are refusing to pause from last July that struck down as unconstitu- marriage. The Constitution permitted Congress their federal case against the Don’t Ask, Don’t tional the part of the Defense of Marriage Act Maryland to OK to enact DOMA as a means to preserve the sta- Tell military gay ban even though Congress has (DOMA) that prevents the federal government tus quo, ensure consistency in the distribution authorized the military to repeal the policy. same-sex marriage from recognizing states’ same-sex marriages. of federal marriage-based benefits, and respect The ban was struck down as unconstitutional by Rex Wockner The section states: “In determining the mean- policy developments in the states without impli- last October by U.S. District Judge Virginia Phil- ing of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, cating other states or the , pend- lips in Riverside, Calif. Maryland’s Legislature is expected to legalize regulation, or interpretation of the various ad- ing the resolution of the debate taking place The Obama administration, however, appealed same-sex marriage this year. ministrative bureaus and agencies of the United in the states over whether to permit same-sex the ruling to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Ap- It also is expected to pass a bill outlawing States, the word ‘marriage’ means only a legal marriage.” peals and obtained a stay of Phillips’ injunction anti-trans discrimination. union between one man and one woman as hus- In striking down DOMA, the federal District that had halted the ban’s enforcement world- Equality Maryland Executive Director Morgan band and wife, and the word ‘spouse’ refers only Court in Boston ruled that it violates the Due wide. Meneses-Sheets said the marriage bill is being to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the Now the administration wants the court to put introduced in the House by Majority Leader Ku- or a wife.” U.S. Constitution by treating married gay cou- the appeal on hold while the Pentagon moves mar Barve and Delegate Keiffer Mitchell, and in (The other section, which gives states cover ples differently from married straight couples on implementing DADT’s repeal—a process that the Senate by Majority Leader Rob Garagiola and to refuse to recognize other states’ same-sex without any rational basis for doing so, violates could take months. Sen. Richard Madaleno. marriages, was not targeted in the lawsuits.) the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution But Log Cabin isn’t interested in delaying the The measure is believed to have enough sup- The administration has said it has a duty by intruding in areas of exclusive state author- proceedings. port to pass both chambers, and Gov. Martin to defend U.S. laws—including those such as ity, and violates the Spending Clause in Article “Log Cabin Republicans are acutely aware O’Malley has vowed to sign it into law if given a DOMA that the president opposes. HRC disputed 1 of the Constitution by forcing Massachusetts President Obama and his administration desper- chance. that claim and urged the Justice Department to to discriminate against its married gay citizens ately want our case to just go away. That is not Maryland already recognizes same-sex mar- “at the very least ... acknowledge that (DOMA) in order to receive certain types of federal fund- going to happen,” said LCR Executive Director riages that take place in other states and coun- is unconstitutional.” ing. R. Clarke Cooper. “The Obama administration’s tries. In its appeal to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of The government’s appeal disputes all three de- continued defense of this failed and unconstitu- The trans-rights legislation will ban discrimi- Appeals, the government argues: “ ... DOMA is terminations. tional policy is a mystery. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell nation based on gender identity or expression in rationally related to legitimate governmental In 1996, when Obama was running for the Il- was rejected by Congress, by the Joint Chiefs of employment, housing and credit. Gays, lesbians interests. Congress passed DOMA in 1996, at a linois Senate, he told the Chicago gay newspa- Staff and most notably by the American people. and bisexuals already are protected under state time when states and their citizens were just be- per Windy City Times that he favored legalizing It is time for the president to stand by his com- law. ginning to address the issue of marriage rights same-sex marriage, but since that time he has mitment and end this policy of discrimination.” Same-sex marriage is legal in Connecticut, for same-sex couples. Since that time, some expressed support only for civil unions for same- LCR attorney Dan Woods expressed defiance. Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont states have enacted statutes or issued court de- sex couples. Very recently, however, he has sug- “Despite what the government has led the and Washington, D.C. Internationally, it is le- cisions that permit same-sex couples to marry, gested that his feelings on the matter may be in American people to believe, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell gal in Argentina, Belgium, , Iceland, the and other states have promulgated statutes or flux. has not been repealed and will likely remain the , Norway, Portugal, , constitutional amendments that define marriage In December, he told The Advocate: “My atti- law of the land until the end of 2011,” Woods Spain, Sweden and Mexico City. as between a man and a woman. Other states tudes are evolving on this. I have always firmly said. “In the meantime, openly gay individuals —Assistance: Bill Kelley do not allow same-sex couples to marry under believed in having a robust civil union that pro- are not free to enlist in our armed forces, cur- their own laws, but nonetheless recognize same- rent service members must continue to live a lie,

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The Panel finds Gay senator leads missioner who did not want to marry gays had that it has fallen into the category of unaccept- Irish president race exhausted legal options in appealing rulings able designations on the basis of race, national A poll has found that openly gay Irish Senator against him. or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, gender, David Norris leads the pack seeking to be the sexual orientation, marital status or physical or nation’s next president. Renato Seabra. Photo from TruthWinsOut.org Canada bans broadcast mental disability.” The Red C poll conducted in early January of old Dire Straits song found that Norris, 66, is favored by 27 percent Following media coverage, the chain unblocked The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council on Nepal to count of voters, followed by Member of the European Rainbow Youth and PFLAG but refused to budge Jan. 12 banned the old Dire Straits song “Money transgender residents Parliament Mairead McGuinness at 13 percent, on GayNZ.com, saying some of the advertise- for Nothing” from the airwaves because the lyr- A new “third gender” category is being added former Prime Minister Bertie Ahern at 12 per- ments placed on the site by third parties are not ics contain the word “faggot.” to Nepal’s census forms in order to count trans- cent, Dáil member Michael D. Higgins at 11 per- “friendly” to children or families. The council said broadcasting the word violates gender people. The move follows a similar deci- cent, and MEP Brian Crowley and charity execu- GayNZ was a finalist last year in the Qantas both the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ sion in neighboring India. tive Fergus Finlay at 10 percent. Media Awards in the investigative-journalism Code of Ethics and its Equitable Portrayal Code. —Assistance: Bill Kelley The poll found that 13 percent of respondents category. The song says: “The little faggot with the ear- support none of the candidates and 5 percent do not plan to vote. More reports of vandalized cisco residents Joel Tan and Michael Samuel In a famous 1988 gay rights case, Norris took newspaper boxes in Canada have joined the board of trustees at a time the Irish government before the European Court The Toronto gay newspaper Xtra says its news- of strategic growth for LLF. “I am excited to of Human Rights and forced the nation to de- paper boxes are under attack from suspected serve on behalf of Queer literature because we criminalize sex between men. homophobes. are living in such interesting times,” said Tan, The hapless containers have been stolen, set who is currently the director of community en- Gay Portuguese journalist on fire, glued shut, filled with garbage and de- gagement at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts killed in NYC faced with the word “fag.” in San Francisco. Samuel is director and vice Xtra’s sister paper in has been simi- president of professional practice in audit and Well-known openly gay Portuguese journalist larly targeted. Fourteen Xtra West boxes have security at Wells Fargo Bank. Carlos Castro, 65, was killed in his seen their front windows dismantled and their hotel room Jan. 7. papers purloined. Reports said he was tortured at length, poked The boxes cost about $200 each. ‘Freedom to Marry’ in the eye with a corkscrew and castrated at the InterContinental Times Square hotel. Feb. 8 at museum will hold its 10th annual “Free- Castro’s traveling companion, 20-year-old killed Judith Markowitz. Photo courtesy of dom to Marry” gala Tuesday, Feb. 8, 6:30-9:30 model Renato Seabra, reportedly confessed to in Honduras Markowitz p.m., at the National Museum of Mexican Art, the attack, told police he isn’t gay anymore, and Several transgender people have been killed 1852 W. 19th. said he castrated Castro to get rid of homosexual in Honduras within the past month, with two of Lambda Literary This event will come on the heels of the Il- demons. them being set on fire, according to the Inter- national Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commis- changes leadership linois General Assembly passing the civil-union Seabra has been charged with second-degree , Calif.—Lambda Literary Foun- sion. measure. There will be food, cake-cutting and murder. dation (LLF) has announced new board mem- The victims include Alexis Alvarado Hernández, entertainment. Correspondent João Paulo from PortugalGay. bers and a shift in board leadership for 2011, 23, who was stoned and set alight in the city of The gala is free and open to the public, but pt said Castro “was a very well-known journalist according to a press release. Current members Comayagüela; Oscar Martínez Salgado, 45, who reservations are preferred; RSVP at saranoff@ here in Portugal and a dear friend of mine.” Dr. Judith Markowitz and David McConnell have was stabbed and set on fire in her Tegucigalpa lambdalegal.org or 312-663-4413, ext. 359. “Despite what we have seen in the U.S. news, assumed the role of co-chairs, the first time in home; and “Cheo,” who was found stabbed to See “Lambda Legal’s 10th Annual ‘Freedom he was not seen as a gay activist in Portugal, LLF’s history that the organization’s board will death on a Tegucigalpa street. To Marry 2011’ Gala” on Facebook for more in- but he was a gay man who was also a part-time be run jointly by a man and a woman. IGLHRC said that since the 2009 coup d’état, formation. activist, especially on the HIV fight,” Paulo “I see my role as advertising the wonder and there have been at least 31 murders of Honduran said. urgency of LGBT literature,” said McConnell, LGBT people. For 18 years, Castro had organized the annual who lives in New York City. “I also hope to Chicago House hosting “Gala dos Travestis” event to support Associação advance the amazing work Katherine Forrest Abraço, Portugal’s leading HIV/AIDS charity, Court: Officials can’t ‘Champagne Wrapture’ has done getting this plucky little organiza- Chicago House & Social Service Agency is Paulo said. refuse to marry gays tion on a secure footing, readying it to reach hosting “Champagne Wrapture Snowball 2011: Marriage commissioners in Canada’s Saskatch- much higher.” Clicquot in the Snow” Thursday, Jan. 27, at the ewan province cannot refuse to marry same-sex McDonald’s Wi-Fi “I’m honored to share the LLF leadership Mid-America Club, 200 E. Randolph, 80th Floor, couples, the Court of Appeal ruled Jan. 10. blocking gay news with my co-chair, David,” said Markowitz, who at 6 p.m. The top court ruled in advance on a proposed McDonald’s has come under fire in New Zealand resides in Chicago. “I look forward to the evo- Veuve Clicquot, Belvedere Vodka and Grand law that would have let commissioners opt out for blocking access to gay websites on the free lution of our partnership. We both appreciate Marnier will provide the bubbly treats and spe- of performing gay marriages for religious rea- Wi-Fi available at restaurants. The banned sites the visionary leadership of Katherine Forrest. cialty cocktails. The suggested attire is “stylish sons. included GayNZ, PFLAG, and Rainbow Youth. She’s a hard act to follow.” snow bunny.” The court said: “It is not difficult for most The company responded that it uses filtering After eight years of service, Katherine V. For- Tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the people to imagine the personal hurt involved in software to be sure pages viewed at its locations rest has stepped down as president but will door. Phone 773-248-5200, ext. 303, or visit a situation where an individual is told by a gov- are “child-friendly.” remain on the board of trustees. San Fran- http://www.ChicagoHouse.org. ernmental officer, ‘I won’t help you because you

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KALETRA Safety Considerations Do not take KALETRA if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, including lopinavir or ritonavir. Do not take KALETRA with certain medicines, as they can cause serious problems, death, or make KALETRA less effective against HIV. Some patients taking KALETRA can develop inflammation of the pancreas and liver problems, which can cause death. Patients may develop changes in heart rhythm, large increases in triglycerides and cholesterol, diabetes, high blood sugar, changes in body fat, and/or increased bleeding in people with hemophilia. Some patients may develop signs and symptoms of serious infections they already have after starting anti-HIV medicines. Please see Brief Summary for more details.

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® CONSUMER BRIEF SUMMARY KALETRA (kuh-LEE-tra) CONSULT PACKAGE INSERT FOR (lopinavir/ritonavir) Tablets FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION KALETRA® (kuh-LEE-tra) (lopinavir/ritonavir) Oral Solution

Read the Medication Guide that comes with KALETRA before you start taking it and each time you get a refi ll. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or Patient Information treatment. You and your doctor should talk about your treatment with KALETRA before you start taking it and at regular check-ups. You should stay under your doctor’s care when taking KALETRA.

What is the most important information I • Do not take KALETRA if you have an allergy to Medicines you should not take with KALETRA. KALETRA or any of its ingredients, including ritonavir should know about KALETRA? Serious problems or death can happen if you take and lopinavir. KALETRA may cause serious side effects, these medicines with KALETRA: including: What should I tell my doctor before • ergot containing medicines, including: • Interactions with other medicines. It is taking KALETRA? ° ergotamine tartrate (Cafergot®, Migergot, Ergomar, important to know the medicines that should Ergostat, Medihaler Ergotamine, Wigraine, KALETRA may not be right for you. Tell your doctor not be taken with KALETRA. Read the section Wigrettes) about all your medical conditions, including if you: ® “What should I tell my doctor before taking ° dihydroergotamine mesylate (D.H.E. 45 , Embolex, • have any heart problems, including if you have a ® KALETRA?” Migranal ) condition called Congenital Long QT Syndrome. • Changes in your heart rhythm and the electrical ergonovine, ergonovine and methylergonovine • have liver problems, including Hepatitis B or ° activity of your heart. These changes may be (Ergotrate, Methergine), ergotamine and Hepatitis C. seen on an EKG (electrocardiogram) and can lead to methylergonovine • have diabetes. serious heart problems. Your risk for these problems Ergotrate Maleate, methylergonovine maleate • have hemophilia. People who take KALETRA may ° may be higher if you: (Methergine) have increased bleeding. ® already have a history of abnormal heart rhythm or • triazolam (Halcion ), midazolam hydrochloride oral ° • have low potassium in your blood. other types of heart disease. syrup • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not ® take other medicines that can affect your heart • pimozide (Orap ) ° known if KALETRA will harm your unborn baby. Birth rhythm while you take KALETRA. • the cholesterol lowering medicines lovastatin control pills or patches may not work as well while ® ® Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these (Mevacor ) or simvastatin (Zocor ) you take KALETRA. To prevent pregnancy while taking ® symptoms while taking KALETRA: • sildenafi l (Revatio ) only when used for the KALETRA, women who take birth control pills or use treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. (See • dizziness estrogen patch for birth control should either use a • lightheadedness “Medicines that may need changes” and “What are different type of birth control or an extra form of birth the possible side effects of Kaletra?” for information • fainting control. Talk to your doctor about how to prevent • sensation of abnormal heartbeats about the use of sildenafi l for erectile problems.) pregnancy while taking KALETRA. • alfuzosin (Uroxatral®) See the section below “What are the possible side • take KALETRA during pregnancy, talk with your doctor Medicines that you should not take with KALETRA effects of KALETRA?” for more information about about how you can take part in an antiretroviral since they may make KALETRA not work as well: serious side effects. pregnancy registry. The purpose of the pregnancy • the herbal supplement St. John’s Wort (hypericum registry is to follow the health of you and your baby. What is KALETRA? perforatum) • are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed if you are • rifampin (Rimactane®, Rifadin®, Rifater®, or KALETRA is a prescription anti-HIV medicine that taking KALETRA. You should not breast-feed if you Rifamate®) contains two medicines: lopinavir and ritonavir. have HIV-1. If you are a woman who has or will have Medicines that may need changes: KALETRA is called a protease inhibitor that is used a baby while taking KALETRA, talk with your doctor • birth control pills that contain estrogen (“the pill”) or with other anti-HIV-1 medicines to treat people with about the best way to feed your baby. If your baby the birth control (contraceptive) patches human immunodefi ciency virus (HIV-1) infection. does not already have HIV-1, there is a chance that • certain anticancer medicines, such as nilotinib HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune HIV-1 can be passed to your baby through your breast (Tasigna®) and dasatinib (Sprycel®) Defi ciency Syndrome). milk. • certain cholesterol lowering medicines, such as It is not known if KALETRA is safe and effective in Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, atorvastatin (Lipitor®) or rosuvastatin (Crestor®) children under 14 days old. including prescription and non-prescription medicines, • certain other antiretroviral medicines, such as Who should not take KALETRA? vitamins, and herbal supplements. Many medicines efavirenz (Atripla® and Sustiva®), nevirapine interact with KALETRA. Do not start taking a new (Viramune®), amprenavir (Agenerase®) and nelfi navir • Do not take KALETRA if you are taking certain medicine without telling your doctor or pharmacist. Your (Viracept®) medicines. For more information about medicines doctor can tell you if it is safe to take KALETRA with • anti-seizure medicines, such as phenytoin (Dilantin®) you should not take with KALETRA, please see other medicines. Your doctor may need to change the carbamazepine, (Tegretol®), phenobarbital “Can I take other medicines with KALETRA?” dose of other medicines while you take KALETRA. • medicines for erectile problems, such as sildenafi l and consult with your doctor about all other (Viagra®), tadalafi l (Cialis®), or vardenafi l (Levitra®) medicines you take.

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• medicines for tuberculosis (TB), such as rifabutin • When your KALETRA supply starts to run low, get • Changes in body fat. Changes in body fat in (Mycobutin®) more from your doctor or pharmacy. It is important some people who take antiretroviral therapy. These • inhaled steroid medicines, such as fl uticasone not to run out of KALETRA. The amount of HIV-1 virus changes may include increased amount of fat in the propionate (Flonase®) in your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and • inhaled medicines such as salmeterol (Serevent®) for even a short time. The virus may become resistant around the trunk. Loss of fat from the legs, arms or salmeterol in combination with fl uticasone to KALETRA and become harder to treat. and face may also happen. The cause and long-term propionate (Advair®). Your doctor may need to • KALETRA can be taken with acid reducing agents health effects of these conditions are not known at change to a different medicine used for heartburn or refl ux such as omeprazole this time. • medicines for gout, such as colchicine (Colcrys®) (Prilosec®) and ranitidine (Zantac®) with no dose • Increased bleeding for hemophiliacs. Some • medicines to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension adjustment. people with hemophilia have increased bleeding (PAH), such as bosentan (Tracleer®) or tadalafi l • KALETRA should not be administered once daily in with protease inhibitors including KALETRA. (Adcirca®) combination with carbamazepine (Tegretol® and • Increased risk of certain problems when you • pain medicines, such as fentanyl (Duragesic®, Epitol®), phenobarbital (Luminal®), or phenytoin take medicines used for the treatment of IonsysTM, Fentora®) and methadone (Dilantin®). erectile problems such as sildenafil (Viagra ® ), If you are not sure if you are taking a medicine Avoid doing things that can spread HIV infection. tadalafil (Cialis ® ), or vardenafil (Levitra ® ) with above, ask your doctor. KALETRA does not stop you from passing HIV infection KALETRA: to others. Do not share needles, other injection ° low blood pressure. If you get dizzy or faint, you How should I take KALETRA? equipment or personal items that can have blood need to lie down. Tell your doctor if you feel dizzy, • Take KALETRA every day exactly as prescribed by or body fl uids on them, like toothbrushes and razor or have fainting spells. your doctor. blades. Always practice safer sex by using a latex or ° vision changes. Tell your doctor right away if you • It is very important to set up a dosing schedule and polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual have vision changes. follow it every day. contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. ° penis erection lasting more than 4 hours. If you • Do not change your treatment or stop treatment are a male and have an erection that lasts longer without fi rst talking with your doctor. What are the possible side effects of than 4 hours, get medical help right away to avoid • Swallow KALETRA tablets whole. Do not chew, KALETRA? permanent damage to your penis. Your doctor can break, or crush KALETRA tablets. KALETRA can cause serious side effects. explain these symptoms to you. • KALETRA tablets can be taken with or without food. • See “What is the most important information I • Allergic reactions. Skin rashes, some of them • If you are taking both Videx® (didanosine) and should know about KALETRA?” severe, can occur in people who take KALETRA. Tell KALETRA: • Liver problems. Liver problems, including death, your healthcare provider if you had a rash when you ° didanosine can be taken at the same time as can happen in people who take KALETRA. Blood tests took another medicine for your HIV infection or if you KALETRA tablets, without food. in people who take KALETRA may show possible notice any skin rash when you take KALETRA. ° take didanosine either one hour before or two liver problems. People with liver disease such as Common side effects of KALETRA include: hours after taking KALETRA oral solution. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C who take KALETRA may • diarrhea • Do not miss a dose of KALETRA. This could make the have worsening liver disease. Tell your healthcare • nausea virus harder to treat. If you forget to take KALETRA, provider right away if you have any of these signs and • stomach area (abdominal) pain take the missed dose right away. If it is almost time symptoms of liver problems: • feeling weak for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. ° loss of appetite • vomiting Instead, follow your regular dosing schedule by ° yellow skin and whites of eyes (jaundice) • headache taking your next dose at its regular time. Do not take ° dark-colored urine • upset stomach more than one dose of KALETRA at one time. ° pale colored stools, itchy skin These are not all of the possible side effects of • If you take more than the prescribed dose of ° stomach area (abdominal) pain. KALETRA. For more information, ask your doctor or KALETRA, call your local poison control center or • Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). pharmacist. Tell your doctor about any side effect that emergency room right away. Some people who take KALETRA get infl ammation of bothers you or that does not go away. • Take KALETRA oral solution with food to help it work the pancreas which may be serious and cause death. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. better. You have a higher chance of getting pancreatitis if You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA- • If KALETRA is being used for your child, tell your you have had it before. Tell your doctor if you have 1088. doctor if your child’s weight changes. nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain while taking • KALETRA should not be given one time each day in KALETRA. These may be signs of pancreatitis. How should I store KALETRA? children. When giving KALETRA to your child, give • Increases in certain fat (triglycerides and KALETRA tablets: KALETRA exactly as prescribed. cholesterol) levels in your blood. Large increases • Store KALETRA tablets at room temperature, • KALETRA oral solution contains a large amount of of triglycerides and cholesterol can be seen in blood between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C). alcohol. test results of some people who take KALETRA. • Do not keep KALETRA tablets out of the container If a young child drinks more than the ° The long-term chance of getting complications it comes in for longer than 2 weeks, especially in recommended dose, it could make them sick from such as heart attacks or stroke due to increases in areas where there is a lot of humidity. Keep the too much alcohol. Contact your local poison control triglycerides and cholesterol caused by protease container closed tightly. center or emergency room right away. inhibitors is not known at this time. KALETRA oral solution: Talk with your doctor if you take or plan to take ° • Diabetes and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). • Store KALETRA oral solution in a refrigerator, metronidazole or disulfi ram. You can have severe Some people who take protease inhibitors including between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). KALETRA oral nausea and vomiting if you take these medicines KALETRA get new or more serious diabetes, or high solution that is kept refrigerated may be used until with KALETRA. blood sugar. Tell your doctor if you notice an increase the expiration date printed on the label. in thirst or urinate often while taking KALETRA.

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• KALETRA oral solution that is stored at room What are the ingredients in KALETRA? KALETRA Tablets, 200 mg lopinavir/50 mg ritonavir temperature (less than 77°F or 25°C) should be Active ingredient: lopinavir and ritonavir Manufactured by Abbott Pharmaceuticals PR Ltd., used within 2 months. Barceloneta, PR 00617 Inactive ingredients: • Keep KALETRA away from high heat. for Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 60064, U.S.A. KALETRA 200 mg lopinavir and 50 mg ritonavir Throw away any medicine that is out of date or that KALETRA Tablets, 100 mg lopinavir/25 mg ritonavir and you no longer need. tablets: copovidone, sorbitan monolaurate, colloidal silicon dioxide, and sodium stearyl fumarate. The KALETRA Oral Solution Keep KALETRA and all medicines out of the reach fi lm coating contains: hypromellose, titanium dioxide, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 60064, U.S.A. of children. polyethylene glycol 400, hydroxypropyl cellulose, talc, 2010, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED General information about KALETRA colloidal silicon dioxide, polyethylene glycol 3350, KALETRA does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. The long-term yellow ferric oxide 172, and polysorbate 80. * The brands listed are trademarks of their respective effects of KALETRA are not known at this time. People KALETRA 100 mg lopinavir and 25 mg ritonavir owners and are not trademarks of Abbott Laboratories. taking KALETRA may still get opportunistic infections tablets: copovidone, sorbitan monolaurate, colloidal The makers of these brands are not affi liated with and or other conditions that happen with HIV-1 infection. silicon dioxide, and sodium stearyl fumarate. The fi lm do not endorse Abbott Laboratories or its products. Some of these conditions are pneumonia, herpes virus coating contains: polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, infections, and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) talc, polytheylene glycol 3350, and yellow ferric oxide infections. E172. This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes KALETRA oral solution: acesulfame potassium, other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not alcohol, artifi cial cotton candy fl avor, citric acid, use KALETRA for a condition for which it was not glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, Magnasweet-110 Ref: 03-A387-R8 prescribed. Do not give KALETRA to other people, even fl avor, menthol, natural and artifi cial vanilla fl avor, Revised: June, 2010 if they have the same condition you have. It may harm peppermint oil, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, 036-395113 MASTER them. povidone, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium This Medication Guide summarizes the most important chloride, sodium citrate, and water. information about KALETRA. If you would like more KALETRA oral solution contains 42.4% alcohol 039-418110 information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your (v/v). “See How should I take KALETRA?”. pharmacist or doctor for information about KALETRA that is written for health professionals. For more information about KALETRA call 1-800-633-9110 or go to www.KALETRA.com.

03-A387-Kaletra-CB-9x10.5(2.5).indd 3 8/2/10 11:15 AM WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 19, 2011 11 the LGBT client base is really the uneven and there were unique problems and they deserved constantly evolving legal landscape in the legal special attention, and he backed that up by Northern Trust recognition of our relationships,” McGowan said. appointing his own First Deputy, Ray Risley. He “It is hard to stay on top of that. Now that we was quite a guy.” starts LGBT are going to have civil unions here in IL, what is Besides Judy, Rice is survived by his wife, that going to mean to our clients?” Thelma; a son, Lyle; a sister, Beverly Jones; practice Another complex issue the company is cur- and two granddaughters. BY CHARLSIE DEWEY rently watching closely is how the IRS deals with community property in the future now that the Northern Trust realized about two years ago that IRS has decided, at least in California, to recog- PASSAGES more and more LGBT clients and perspective cli- nize as community property what the state rec- Charles Lamont ents were seeking answers to the growing com- ognizes. McGowan mentioned that whether the plexities of their financial situations. Due to the IRS follows this stance in additional states with Hall, J.D. increasing phone calls the company was receiv- the same or similar community property recogni- Charles Hall, born in Indianapolis, Ind., died ing and the rapidly altering legal landscape, the tions is still to be seen. Dec. 7, 2010. He was 44. organization recognized a need for a dedicated The organization’s hope is that a dedicated Hall was born to Eva Jewel Essett-Ferguson practice group focused on LGBT and alternative practice group will be able to follow the legal (who preceded him in death) on Aug. 15, families. Today, the Chicago-based company has changes quickly and provide accurate solutions 1966. launched the first dedicated LGBT-practice group for their clients. Hall was a 1985 graduate of Manual High in the nation. While critics have stated that at the end of School (where he still holds the track and field “They were looking for a provider who could record for the 400 meters), graduated from the day the practice group is really all about the Judy Rice, daughter of the late Fred Rice. really advise them,” explained National Practice money, Northern Trust has built a solid founda- Purdue University in 1989 and went on to re- Leader John McGowan. “We were getting enough tion of involvement internally and through com- ceive a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the of these calls that we realized, why don’t we take munity outreach with the LGBT community. It First Black police IUPUI (Indiana University–Purdue University a look at this in a more formalized way. That was also doesn’t hurt that the two men leading the Indianapolis) School of Law in 1998. the sort of genesis of a pilot project that we did practice group are both gay themselves. superintendent dies Hall’s career was dedicated to ensuring the Fred Rice, Chicago’s first Black permanent po- here in our home office of Chicago.” Braun said, “Northern Trust has a LGBT resource safety and welfare of children. Hall was an el- lice superintendent, died Jan. 10 after a long The two-year pilot program focused on in- council and that’s the affinity group here for ementary school teacher in Mequon, Wis., and illness, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. ternally educating the organization to be able employees. That’s been around since 1994. The Indianapolis. He went on to work in the legal He was 84. company has, for many years, been a supporter department of the Chicago Public Schools be- Rice, appointed by the late Mayor Harold of such not-for-profits as Howard Brown, AIDS fore becoming the mediation manager at the Washington, headed the police force during Foundation of Chicago and Center on Halsted. Center for Conflict Resolution and, most re- the years 1983 to 1987. Rice joined the de- Actually, in 2006, Northern Trust gave $150,000 cently, a mediator for the Cook County Juvenile partment in 1955 and served for more than to the building campaign for the center.” Court Child Protection Mediation Program. three decades until he stepped down. Since the pair were promoted to their roles Hall leaves to cherish his memory his life Rice was the father of former City Treasurer within the new practice group they have helped partner, Kimo Huddy; brothers Michael (Karen) Judy Rice. Northern Trust extend their involvement to ad- Essett, Jeffery Essett and Brian Ferguson; sis- Longtime activist Kit Duffy noted that Rice ditional foundations as well, including the Point ters Barbara Essett (Leonard Taylor) and Hope appointed the first liaison to the LGBT com- Foundation and Lambda Legal. The company has (Kenny) Hooks; loving second family Walter, munities in 1984. In an e-mail to Windy City become national sponsors for both organiza- Becky and Doug Wykes; and a host of loving Times, she added, “He did that all on his own... tions. family and friends. neither Harold nor I knew he even had it in McGowan and Braun don’t dispute that it is a Arrangements are being made by the Crema- mind until the announcement was in the paper. great business decision for the company—one tion Society of Illinois; call 773-281-5058 or When I asked him about it he said he thought they hope does make a healthy profit. visit http://www.cremation-society.com. “We are a for-profit organization and this is business for us,” said McGowan. “We have an John McGowan. Photo courtesy of McGowan affinity group that focuses on bringing equal benefits to our employees and community sup- port. What Mark and I are doing is a for-profit to provide the answers clients were seeking. endeavor, but we also believe that what we are “We’ve been educating our front line, our client delivering is a service and expertise that is badly servicing team, our new business developers, to needed. It brings a lot of value to the commu- ensure that they understand the legal and tax nity. ... There are clearly advancement opportu- challenges that the LGBT community and unmar- nities at Northern Trust for employees working ried couples face so that we are not learning on this with us and we are delivering a product with our clients.” and getting paid for it out in the marketplace.” McGowan leads the practice alongside Mark Both men hope to see the practice group grow Lessons begin February 1 Braun, national practice liaison. The pair has and gain traction throughout the country. the full support of senior management for the “I want to see us fully develop this practice in Starting at $105, you get four lessons practice group as well as a dedicated team of every one of our marketplaces,” said McGowan. over four weeks taught by top pros. individuals ready to help them as the practice “While it is fully available throughout the coun- spreads out nationally beginning this year. try right now and we have experts in each of our You’ll also enjoy two parties, our “We have developed LGBT-based business- offices, I really want to see the energy and the practice lanes and fitness center. development committees in each of our target focus that we’ve created in our pilot project and markets, beginning here in Chicago,” McGowan are now introducing in some of these other key Don’t have a racquet? explained. “We have about 15 people that at- markets. I want to see this throughout all of our tend our meetings here and help us build out our offices in the same level of intensity.” We’ll lend you one. networks and offer bridges into the Chicago and Braun added, “This is something dedicated. Busy schedule? Midwest community and we have similar sized It’s not going to go away and we’ll continue to We’ve got tons of times groups in Callifornia and Florida, which are the build on our success.” other two key markets that we are focusing on to choose from. right now. These people have their regular roles and responsibilities, but they’re helping us by Midtown membership becoming specialists and go to people in each not required. of the markets that we are focusing on.” McGowan will focus his efforts on continuing Space is limited. to build the infrastructure of the practice inter- nally, while Braun is working to build external relationships. Education will remain a key com- 773.235.2300 ponent of both men’s roles over the next year. Braun said of his particular role, “A big part of my responsibility is a lot of networking with outside centers of influence, estate planning attorneys, realtors, accountants, people that we can actually partner with to assist the LGBT community, and then also working with the LGBT 2020 West Fullerton Avenue not for profits.” Chicago, IL 60647 The two said that the greatest challenge fac- Mark Braun. Photo courtesy of Braun ing the practice group is the legal landscape. midtown.com “What seems to be the greatest challenge for 12 Jan. 19, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES 2011 ELECTIONS: of that because it reduced the dropout rate in MAYORAL RACE the state. I’ve sponsored legislation to re-enroll students who have left school up until the age of 19. I’ve sponsored legislation that helped cre- Miguel del Valle on ate the statutory goal for universal preschool in the state of Illinois, putting the state at the top in terms of commitment to early childhood education. I’ve sponsored several measures that Rahm, LGBT issues would create greater access and opportunities BY ANDREW DAVIS distinguishes me from the others. And I’ve been for higher education. in the [Illinois] General Assembly, so I’ve been One of my proudest moments was teaming Miguel del Valle is the city clerk of Chicago—and an elected official for 24 years. During the 20 up with then-Rep. Tommy Young and Sen. Paul that experience, among other things, is the rea- years in the General Assembly, I voted on 20 Williams to create the traditional subcircuit in son he feels he should be the city’s next mayor. budgets—all much larger than Chicago’s, so I Cook County. That led to the elections of more Windy City Times recently talked with del Valle have experience dealing with fiscal matters and women, Latinos, African Americans, gays and about his qualifications, immigration, various legislative matters. Asians to the Circuit Court of Cook County. Also, LGBT issues and being “too liberal.” While others have also been elected to office, another area where we created the first of its Windy City Times: Why do you feel you’re I have those years of experience to show. kind in the country [involved] protection of day the best candidate for mayor? WCT: I want to talk about the DREAM [De- laborers from exploitation by agencies. Miguel del Valle: Because of my experience, velopment, Relief and Education for Alien Mi- WCT: You’ve mentioned education. As you because of my lifelong commitment to the city nors] Act. It recently failed to pass the U.S. may know, a Pride Campus—a school specifi- of Chicago. I worked in neighborhoods in the Senate, as you know. What are your feelings cally for LGBT students—was proposed a cou- city since my high school days, when I first got about that? ple years ago. What are your thoughts about involved in community organizing as a high MdV: [Sighs] Well, what I would prefer to see Miguel del Valle. such a school? school junior. My experience includes 20 years as is a comprehensive immigration bill passed by MdV: Well, I believe in people being together, a legislator, representing a legislative district in Congress. The DREAM Act is just one part of it— Emanuel on the issue of immigration. Howev- but I also believe in academic options. I believe the Near West Side of Chicago. I rose up through [a part] that we’ve been working on for 10 years; er, his campaign responded that he had voted in integration and making sure that there’s in- the ranks in the Illinois Senate to become the it was very disappointing to see senators who the same way as [congressman and immigra- clusion. I don’t believe in segregation, not on assistant majority leader. I went on to become had previously supported the act—particularly tion-rights activist] Luis Gutierrez. a racial level or sexual preference or any other the city clerk, and I’ve been in that position on the Republican side of the aisle—decided not MdV: Don’t forget that I served in the General kind of level. for four years; I’ve worked closely with the city to do this time. Assembly. [Laughs] I know that a politician can WCT: So you would do something to pro- council. It’s important that we recognize, as a country, put his name on any bill and say he supports the mote safety. One of my lifelong passions has been educa- that these individuals came over at a very young bill but, behind the scenes, not work for the bill. MdV: Absolutely. You know, I was asked this tion; it’s the reason I ran for office—the first age. They did not make the decision to come to That’s what Rahm Emanuel has done over the before and I told this story about how I, as a time back in 1986, when I was nominated and this country; the decision was made by adults. years. Chicago Public Schools student, suffered at the then began to serve 20 years. I want to be These are individuals who are now adults, who As a congressman, he supported and put his hands of bullies. At that time, the bullying was mayor because I think the mayor’s office is the were educated here and who are good people. name on immigration bills. When he was head- based on race, but bullying is bullying—and if best place for me to be able to make the kinds They’re willing to serve in the military or go on ing up the [Democratic Congressional Campaign it’s because of a person’s sexual orientation, of changes in our educational system that I’ve to college, and the DREAM Act would’ve allowed Committee], he was advising his colleagues that’s wrong. And I think we have to have clear been working on. them to do that. I think it’s really sad that Con- not to take up immigration reform because he policies in place and we have to [send] a mes- WCT: You’ve talked about experience. At gress failed to take action on this, especially thought it was the “third rail” of American poli- sage with incidents that take place—immediate- least a couple of your opponents are also very given the strong support that we had from the tics at the time and he thought it would cost ly. Bullying cannot be tolerated in our schools. experienced, so what gives you an edge? president of the United States. the party, politically. Then, once he became the WCT: And you are for marriage equality, cor- MdV: Well, I’m the only one who’s running for WCT: On a related note, it was reported president’s chief of staff—even though Presi- rect? office who has been elected citywide, so that that you criticized [mayoral candidate] Rahm dent Obama promised that, in his first year, he MdV: Yes—I support civil unions and I support would take up immigration reform—he didn’t. marriage equality. Rahm Emanuel was fearful that [the issue] WCT: What led you to support marriage would have an adverse impact on the Democratic equality? Did you support it from the start? Party. Well, the fact of the matter is that, even MdV: No, no. My thought process on that has HIGH ABOVE THE though they didn’t take up immigration reform, evolved, and today I support marriage equality. the Democratic Party suffered plenty in the [No- WCT: What do you think is the biggest prob- vember 2010] elections and lost a lot of seats. lem facing the LGBT community? CITY, FROM THE MdV: [Pauses] I can’t tell you that I see a So I consider Rahm Emanuel to be one of the individuals most responsible for the failure of “biggest” problem. I can say that it’s important ��TH FLOOR OF Congress to advance immigration reform, even for folks to be educated. I’m sure that there are though the record will show that he supported segments of our society that for reasons, reli- AON TOWER, AN immigration measures. gious [and otherwise], do not accept individuals It’s one thing to put your name on legislation with a different sexual orientation. But I feel and vote for it; it’s another thing to, in a leader- that we have moved in the right direction and ARCTIC BLAST OF ship role, work to get it done—and he went in the progress that has been made, as a result an opposite direction. He worked to make sure of advocacy efforts, on issues like “Don’t Ask, BUBBLY AWAITS YOU! it didn’t get done. Don’t Tell” [DADT] ... I think that finally, finally, WCT: You mentioned politicians just attach- people have come to the realization that [DADT] ing their names to measures. However, this is was the wrong policy to have. Sexual orienta- something you’ve never done, correct? tion has absolutely nothing to do with a per- MdV: Everyone puts their names on bills. son’s motivation, ability or right to serve this CHICAGO HOUSE PRESENTS You’re either lead sponsor or co-sponsor, and country. CHAMPAGNE WR PTURE We’ve made tremendous progress but I’m sure Our best event of the year some bills you don’t work on because they be- is now our first event of the year! SNOWBALL ����: long to other people, but the record shows that there are elements of our society who don’t see CLICQUOT IN THE SNOW you’re a supporter in some way. if that way. When you ask me what the biggest But I’m talking about the politics of this. You challenge is, I guess it will be making sure more

have a lot of Democrats and some Republicans people’s attitudes and views change regarding who say support immigration reform, but what the gay and lesbian community. do [some of them] say? “I’ll support it but first WCT: On a more general level, what do you we have to secure our borders.” Well, how much think is the city’s biggest problem? Warm up from Chicago’s wintry gusts with hot eats do you really support immigration reform if MdV: The biggest problem is the growing dis- and bubbly treats, plus specialty cocktails you’re laying that out as a condition? So the parity and the growing inequities that we see. A by Veuve Clicquot, Belvedere Vodka and Grand Marnier question is, “What leadership are you provid- downtown/central business sector is progressing ing?” [while] parts of the city are being described as Thursday, January 27, 2011, 6-10pm | Mid-America Club WCT: What do you consider to be your most “food deserts.” How do you have a “food desert” Tickets $75 Advance / $85 Door important accomplishment while you were in in an international city—a world-class city, one 773 248 5200 x303 or www.chicagohouse.org the state Senate? of the most powerful cities? Presented by MdV: Well, there are several. As a freshman Until we’re really able to make a significant senator, I participated in the crafting of the dent, we’re not going to see progress in a lot 1988 Chicago school-reform bill that created the of arenas, particularly in the economic arena. local school councils—and I was the only fresh- We’re going to continue to see high levels of And Sponsorred by man who participated. I have, over the years, unemployment in certain communities, high worked on a number of education measures. I dropout rates. We’re going to see public safety was responsible for raising the compulsory at- Turn to page 13 tendance age in Illinois from 16 to 17; I’m proud

CH_ChamWrap_WCT_12-10.indd 1 1/7/2011 3:33:27 PM WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 19, 2011 13 BEHIV from cover individuals living with HIV that relied on BE- 48th Ward HIV.” Ernesto Munar told the Windy City Times that Munar did not deny that AFC has engaged in conversation with a number of the city’s Rahm his organization was saddened by the news Dems choose HIV/AIDS organizations about sustainability Emanuel. and described the organization as “a strong community partner” and “another casualty of including the possibility of mergers and con- Emanuel this tremendously difficult economy.” solidations to avoid organizations coming to BY CARRIE MAXWELL Munar said BEHIV’s reference to AFC’s pend- the point of closing their doors. ing decision on Ryan White Part A funding is “We don’t want to see any agencies go away With the number of Chicago mayoral candidates “an inaccurate description.” Munar said his or programs disappear and don’t want that dwindling every week four people—Gery Chico, organization is still awaiting the city’s deci- expertise to go away, but that requires some Miguel del Valle, and Rahm sion on Ryan White funding and denied that work on behalf of the agency’s management Emanuel—have emerged as front-runners in the morale. Chico also said he would eliminate the case-management funding would be denied and board to think critically about their long- race to replace Richard Daley. These four are vy- position of city clerk to help cut costs. to BEHIV on the basis of the organization not term longevity,” Munar said. “Unless agencies ing for endorsements from all corners of Chica- When Schakowsky came to the stage she got having an on-site clinic. are willing to do that, some many not make it go, including the 48th Ward Democrats who held a standing ovation and then updated the crowd AFC expects news on its funding application as standalone organizations. That’s the reality an endorsement meeting Jan. 9 at the Emanuel on the events in , telling the audience sometime within the coming weeks, before the of the economics of 2011.” Congregation. that Giffords was responding to non-verbal re- March 1 start of the new contract year. Concluding its statement, BEHIV thanked It was a packed house as , former quests before introducing Emanuel. Emanuel “We’ve been a longtime funder of BEHIV its funders, staff and board, and quoted a let- state senator and current 48th Ward Democratic said that his top priorities are education, crime through housing and case management ser- ter from a former client who “wish[ed] there committeewoman, welcomed everyone to the and the economy including city finances. On vices and have worked very closely with them were more places like this, for all those people event. During her introduction she made a point education he said that responsibility has to be over many years and we’re proud of our record out there still beating their wings against the to tell the audience that Emanuel Congregation placed on the parents first and that he would with them. What’s happened at BEHIV is cer- winds alone.” is the home of the LGBT Jewish Community in provide incentives for parental involvement to tainly not a result of any decision we’ve made “BEHIV leaves the community with pride, Chicago and thanked Rabbi Michael Zedek for alleviate the burden on the schools. In the area alone,” Munar said. “We know we’ve been a grace and a sense of accomplishment; we have hosting the endorsement session at the temple. of economic development he talked about food strong partner [to BEHIV] and we’re doing all succeeded in our mission, which quite simply In her speech she mentioned the tragedy involv- deserts and the need to put grocery stores in we can to ensure the continuity of care for the has been to help people live,” the statement ing U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., the those areas. He also commented that “I know read. previous day and said that speech matters in my reputation and it was earned” and said “I am public discourse before introducing Zedek, who a middle child” to describe himself. also welcomed everyone. After a brief break (when a number of attend- Ronen laid out the ground rules while also ees chose to leave the event) the city clerk can- Julie noting that this was the second time they have didates spoke, with Patricia Horton up first and Supple and had an endorsement session for political candi- then Susana Mendoza who both laid out their Eric Nelson. dates. She said that each candidate would have plans for the office. When they were finished del Photo by 10 minutes to introduce themselves and lay out Valle took to the podium. He started his speech Andrew Davis their plans for the city and then questions would by talking about blighted areas and the need for be taken from the audience for ten additional anchors in those areas including strong neigh- minutes. To be eligible to ask questions attend- borhood schools and small businesses to elevate ees had to be voting members of the 48th Ward these areas of the city. He also called out the since they would be voting later on whom to parking-meter deal that many in the city have endorse. In order to become a member of the complained about in the last year, and said ac- 48th Ward Democrats a person had to have per- countability is an important component of his formed at least 20 hours of volunteering in the campaign. last calendar year and be a resident of the ward. Braun was the last mayoral candidate to speak Ronen added that candidates would only get an and after telling the audience about her child- endorsement if at least 60 percent of the mem- hood in Chicago she reminded the audience of bers present voted for them. her record of accomplishments as an elected of- Ronen then introduced the luminaries who ficial. Education was the topic she chose to ad- were present, former state Sen. Art Berman, out- dress first and then moved onto job creation in going Ald. , state Sen. Heather all neighborhoods and then talked about safety Steans, state Rep. Harry Osterman (an alder- in the streets. Finally, city treasurer candidate manic candidate) and U.S. Rep. Stephanie Neely took the microphone to lay out before bringing up the first candidate, Chico. her previous record as city treasurer and tell the Chico started by talking his Chicago Public audience about her plans for the future should School education and then laid out his past ex- she be re-elected. perience in a variety of city government posts. After all the ballots were counted, Emanuel The issues that Chico chose to focus on were emerged as the winner with 74 percent of the education, jobs, crime, a balanced budget and vote. Chico came in with 14 percent of the vote taxes. Like all the candidates that came after and del Valle had 10 percent of the vote. Braun him he made no mention of social issues includ- came in last place with 2 percent of the vote. In ing LGBT issues. When the issue of the police the city clerk race Mendoza was endorsed, and came up he said that when Superintendent Jody Neely (who is running against Elida Cruz) was Weis’ contract is up he would appoint a new po- endorsed for city treasurer. lice chief from within the ranks to help boost

DEL VALLE from page 12 this is the first time in many, many decades that Chicagoans will have an opportunity to affected for all residents, no matter where you select a mayor to fill an open seat. live. I believe in balance and equity; I believe It is a wonderful opportunity to engage the we need to ensure that neighborhood schools entire city in a conversation about the future, are strong—to change from low-performing to and I think we need to, as candidates, find high-performing—and that schools are anchors ways to bring neighborhoods together and not of their neighborhoods. That is not happening ways of isolating neighborhoods. I really don’t in many parts of the city. As a mayor, I want to think the next mayor can govern effectively if tackle those issues. The mayor will be the first the mayor is perceived is seen as being put to tell you that we have a long way to go. into office by a segment of the electorate. I believe in people. I believe we can make WCT: I noticed a blog calling you “the lib- significant improvements in the neighbor- eral’s liberal.” hoods—and, then, the entire city benefits. MdV: [Laughs] I consider myself a progres- WCT: I talked with [mayoral candidate] sive. I want to see change, and I feel that gov- Carol Moseley Braun recently, and one of ernment can be used to effect positive social the things we discussed was this search for change. I am for fairness, equity and balance, a “consensus Black candidate.” I mentioned and I believe that public policy and the process that I found the process “curious.” of shaping public policy should be used for the MdV: Believe me, I understand the effort and public good. I respect it. It is about political empowerment, See http://www.delvalleformayor.com. and I understand all that. On the other hand, 14 Jan. 19, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES LOCAL HISTORY was not a picture of mental health. He now suf- being the leader of a conspiracy against him, fered from “hysterical melancholia” and checked and he demanded the postmaster return his himself into Chicago’s Mercy Hospital. On Mon- testicles to him. He was quickly arrested and When ‘the love that day, March 19, 1894, Olmstead wrote to Dr. E.S. subsequently incarcerated at the Cook County Talbot, a well-known authority on human sexu- Insane Hospital. Thereafter, he disappears from dare not speak its name’ did ality: history. [I] felt so miserable I concluded to enter a While the Olmstead–Clifford case is interesting BY JIM ELLEDGE hospital again, and so came to Mercy, which is in itself, what may be even more fascinating is very good as hospitals go. But I might as well an editorial that was published in the Chicago At noon on Wed., March 28, 1894, 30-year-old go to Hades as far as any hope of my getting Daily Tribune the day after Olmstead attempted Guy T. Olmstead shot William L. Clifford in the well is concerned. I am utterly incorrigible, ut- to murder Clifford. In it, the author urges the back four times—once in his “loins” and three terly incurable, and utterly impossible. At home Chicago court to take pains to ensure that Ol- times in the back of his head—as Clifford walked I thought for a time that I was cured, but I was mstead would receive a substantial defense so north on Clark Street, approaching Madison Av- mistaken, and after seeing Clifford last Thursday that he would be afforded the same amount enue in Chicago’s Loop. When the shots rang out I have grown worse than ever so far as my pas- of justice that was due any U.S. citizen: “It is and Clifford fell, a lunch-hour crowd burst out sion for him is concerned. Heaven only knows evident that Olmstead has few friends and no of local restaurants and swarmed Olmstead, who how hard I have tried to make a decent creature money. He will probably be quickly tried and made no effort to run away. They yelled, “‘Lynch out of myself, but my vileness is uncontrollable, hanged, without benefit of clergy, unless the him!’” as Olmstead waved his pistol, swore, “‘I’ll and I might as well give up and die. bench, acting together, shall intervene in his never be taken alive!’” and yelled at the top Having undergone a horrific surgical procedure behalf at the earliest possible moment.” In his of his voice, “‘Don’t take my gun; let me finish to become a “decent creature,” Olmstead had to plea, the author shows an amazing amount of what I have to do.’” Olmstead and Clifford had face the fact that the operation was unsuccess- empathy and even an understanding of queer been lovers, but Clifford rejected Olmstead a few ful, and he wondered if “the doctors knew that life, observing that “Olmstead shot a man be- months earlier. Depressed and angry at himself, after emasculation it was possible for a man to cause he loved him.” This may be the first time Olmstead had sought help to cure himself of his have erections, commit masturbation, and have in U.S. history that “love” was associated with same-sex attraction. It failed, and out despair, Jim Elledge. the same passion as before.” a same-sex relationship in a major publication he shot Clifford and then would have turned his With his hope of transforming himself into a with a mainstream readership. Typically, authors cally enough, Olmstead had “developed a pas- pistol on himself had he not been prevented by “decent creature” dashed, Olmstead internalized writing on the case used any number of euphe- sion” for Clifford by June 1893, which Clifford the appearance of Officer Fitzgerald, who arrest- his homophobia: misms, such as “intimate friends,” if they were reciprocated, and the two became lovers. Then, ed Olmstead, got him away from the vengeful “I am ashamed of myself; I hate myself; but I trying to be objective, but “perversion” was despite their apparently mutual passion, Clifford crowd and into a paddy wagon that took him can’t help it. I am without medicine, a big, fat, also used to indicate a male-male relationship. broke off the relationship after a few months safely to jail. stupid creature, without health or strength, and But on March 29, 1894, one man believed that and tried to convince his ex-lover “to undergo The details of the 29-year-old Olmstead’s life I am disgusted with myself. I have no right to same-sex relationships could be based in some- medical treatment, offering to pay the expenses are sketchy. Born in Catlin, Ill., located on the live, and I guess people have done right in abus- thing other than perversity or sin, and this love himself.” Unable to deal with the breakup, Ol- east-central side of the state, near the Indiana ing and condemning me. I know now that this spoke its name in a Chicago newspaper. mstead began to stalk Clifford, making his ex- border, Olmstead had been sexually abused by disease was born in me, and will leave me only Jim Elledge’s most recent book is the three- lover’s life miserable. In November, Olmstead a man who boarded with the family when he when my breath leaves me. And this is all the volume set Queers In American Popular Cul- contacted Clifford’s family and told them he was a child. By his 12th birthday, Olmstead ex- harder to bear when I think I might have been ture (Praeger, 2010). His A History of My and Clifford had been married. Clifford was “so hibited “signs of sexual perversity,” a term of a gentleman but for this horror, which has made Tattoo, a book-length poem, won the Lambda frightened, hurt, and angry,” Olmstead later re- the time that often indicated same-sex sexual me attempt suicide, caused me to be incarcerat- Award in Poetry. Visit his blog about Chicago called, that he wanted the two of them to kill activity. He moved to Connecticut, earned his ed in an insane asylum three years, and resulted outsider artist Henry Darger, The Grandma themselves. Olmstead quickly agreed to the sui- living as a teacher and married a young woman in my being locked up in a cell in an almshouse Moses of Perversity. cide pact, but Clifford “backed out in a day or who was the daughter of a rich farmer. However, in Connecticut for three weeks. I have friends two.” During the last days of November or the shortly thereafter he “‘fell in love’” with one of among nice people, play the piano, love music, first of December, tired of Olmstead’s unwanted her cousins, a “very handsome young man.” Ol- books, and everything that is beautiful and el- attentions, Clifford gave the Chicago postmaster WCT seeking mstead and his wife separated, and he moved to evating; yet they can’t elevate me, because this a group of “passionate” letters that Olmstead Illinois. load of inborn vileness drags me down and pre- 30 Under 30 had written him. The postmaster fired Olmstead From October 1886 to May 1889, Olmstead was vents my perfect enjoyment of anything. Doc- on Dec. 5. Although Olmstead appealed his fir- nominations incarcerated in the Kankakee Insane Asylum, tors are the only ones who understand and know ing, his petition was bluntly denied. During the CHICAGO — Windy City Times is seeking to just south of Chicago, because he had been di- my helplessness before this monster. I think and appeal process and on the advice of his friends recognize 30 more outstanding LGBT indi- agnosed a paranoid. According medical records, work till my brain whirls, and I can scarce refrain who knew about his “passion” for Clifford,” Olm- viduals (and allies) for its annual 30 Under Olmstead had a full head of sand-colored hair from crying out my troubles.” stead checked himself into Chicago’s Polyclinic 30 Awards. and deep-set, small, gray eyes. At five feet, Nine days later, Olmstead tried another pro- Hospital (Jan. 7, 1894), where he had Dr. Belf- Nominees should be 30 years or under as of eight inches tall, he weighted 159 pounds. He cedure to rid himself of the “monster”: He shot ield castrate him in the hope of curing himself June 30, 2011 and should have made some was so wrinkled that he looked “at least ten Clifford in the back, in broad daylight, in view of his same-sex attraction. substantial contributions to the LGBT com- years older than his actual age.” His nose, ears, of scores of witnesses. When the police searched Both physicians and lay people widely accept- munity, whether in the fields of entertain- hands and feet were large, his penis “abnormally Olmstead, they found a letter he’d written the ed the belief that men who engaged in habitual ment, politics, health, activism, academics, small.” Released, he went to Chicago, found day before headed “To Him Who Cares to Read,” masturbation and/or same-sex sexual pursuits sports, or other areas. work as a wagon driver for a bakery, and then, in which he briefly described his and Clifford’s could be cured of their activities through castra- Nominations are due Friday, April 22. in October 1892, became a mail carrier. He met relationship: “Fearing that my motives in kill- tion. At times, castration was forced on men or The annual Windy City Times 30 Under 30 Clifford, another mailman, while on the job. At ing Clifford and myself may be misunderstood, I boys, especially those who had been institution- Awards are co-sponsored by the AIDS Foun- the time, Olmstead was boarding at 357 write this to explain the cause of this homicide alized. At other times, men or boys who were dation of Chicago, Chicago House, Howard Street in what was then called Towertown, a and suicide. Last summer Clifford and I began tired of the shame they felt because they were lively Bohemian neighborhood that welcomed a friendship which developed into love. ... Clif- Brown Health Center, Center on Halsted, the attracted to men would check themselves into queer men and women. Clifford rented a place ford’s love has, alas! turned to deadly hatred. and the Respiratory hospitals, as Olmstead did, for the sole purpose at 635 West Adams Street at the threshold of For some reason Clifford suddenly ended our re- Health Care of Metro Chicago. of being castrated and saved from their horrific one of Chicago’s most notorious vice districts, lations and friendship.” Individuals, organizations, co-workers, etc. futures. A few others castrated themselves. West Madison Street, where queer men cruised In July 1894, Olmstead was tried, found guilty can nominate a person by e-mailing Andrew@ Olmstead was discharged from Polyclinic on day and night for other men and boys. and sentenced to the asylum for the criminally WindyCityMediaGroup.com or faxed to Andrew Feb. 5, 1894. However, as one might expect, he Although their relationship began platoni- insane in downstate Chester, Ill. In the mean- Davis’ attention to 773-871-7609. 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The goal was to more.” reduce the total number of public housing units The result of that desire was 1999’s Voices of in the city from about 38,000 to about 25,000, Cabrini: Remaking Chicago’s Public Housing, a replacing failed and dilapidated housing with ra- 30-minute documentary that examined the poli- cially and economically mixed communities. tics and economics of what many activists and On Dec. 5, 2010, CBS’ 60 Minutes presented residents call a clear “land grab.” The film also Cabrini Green to Close, a news story on the allows the viewer an opportunity to get to know scheduled demolition of the last of the “notori- the people and community that was Cabrini and ous..high-rises,” coming down to “make way for understand that many of the residents never Documentarians Brenda Schumacher (left) and Ronit Bezalel. Photo by David Schalliol new row houses, mixed-income apartments and wanted to leave. Bezalel’s interest and dedica- multimillion dollar condos.” Reporter Cynthia tion created not only her graduate thesis proj- Bowers stated that, “no place was worse than ect, but an award winning documentary that said Bezalel. Less than one-third, they said, this with an understanding that housing is a hu- Cabrini Green,” where “gangs ruled entire build- was aired on WTTW and has been screened at have “returned,” that is, have been successful man right and everyone is entitled to live with ings,” “residents were terrorized by violence” festivals nationally. Newsweek Magazine called in securing subsidized housing in the centrally dignity and opportunity. The way this situation and where wire fencing along balconies made Voices a “touchstone in the debate on public located Cabrini neighborhood. Many families went down did not include the community. The the building seem “more like a prison than a housing” and in 2001 honored Bezalel as one of simply cannot be found. community could have helped to create its own place to live.” the Top 15 Women to Watch in the 21st Century. “The people who built Cabrini [beginning in solutions. There was no community process and The demolition of the 23 Cabrini Green high- Voices of Cabrini can be viewed at www.ronit- 1942] were liberals. It was one of the first ra- there was arguably neglect, and why was there rise buildings began in 1995, although Chicago films.com cially integrated housing developments in the neglect.” real-estate developers had been, in U.S. Rep. Bezalel has continued to chronicle the Cabrini country,” said Bezalel. “How did it get from Mixing it Up has received funding from Chi- Bobby Rush’s words, “salivating” over that piece story, and has teamed up with former Cabrini res- there to here? There has been a lot of blame on cago Instructional Technology Foundation, Polk of land for years before the first wrecking ball ident Mark Pratt, who was featured in “Voices,” residents, but it’s a very complicated story.” Bros Foundation, the Illinois Humanities Coun- hit the first brick. The last resident has now left, and Chicago organizer, filmmaker and market- “One of our big hopes for the film is that it will cil, Fire This Time Fund, Graham Foundation for but the last high-rise still stands, with the plan ing-communications maven Brenda Schumacher help to break down some of the negative stereo- Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts and a CAAP over budget and behind schedule. ( VII documentary, Decibelle Festival, types,” said Schumacher. “That through the eyes Grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Estimates vary as to how many people lived in Fresh Dish Productions) on a new, feature-length of the residents, it will demonstrate a thriving, Affairs, but more funds are needed for comple- Cabrini in its heyday; the numbers are 15,000- documentary, Cabrini Green: Mixing it Up. supportive community that people really were tion. 20,000. By 2004 there were about 4,500 resi- They have about 200 hours of film including proud to call home. It’s very different than you Almost 75 percent of the team’s Kickstarter dents. Today fewer than 1,000 people live in archival material from the first film and new perceive, with people dying to get out. There’s fundraising goal has been reached, but the site’s Cabrini’s rowhouses, many of which are now footage shot since 2006. A “fine cut” is close a legacy there, they know their neighbors and all-or-nothing deadline looms on Jan. 28. Less empty and boarded up. These 550-plus low-rise to post production after the addition of music, they support one another. It’s a very different than $2,000 is needed to successfully kickstart residences are not formally scheduled for demo- graphics and “a few more interviews.” Pratt, look from the inside and that’s the perspective the film. Go to http://www.kickstarter.com and lition, but it is unclear who owns the land and an educator at Jenner Elementary School, and we’re trying to bring.” search Cabrini Green to donate to this project. what will happen when the current economic Schumacher are co-producers for a project that “We also hope people will come away from situation turns around. the team describes as highly collaborative. Oth- Critics assert that the plan does not eliminate er key players are Melissa Sterne (editor), Janet the problem (poverty and the systemic causes Smith (academic consultant/scriptwriter), Brad CHINESE from cover of poverty) but merely displaces people and dis- Hunt (academic consultant) and Judy Hoffman Throughout the Han Dynasty, 10 openly perses the poverty around the city. Janet Smith, (content adviser). queer emperors ruled China. At least seven co-author of the report “Where are Poor People Cabrini Green: Mixing it Up features students subsequent rulers had male lovers. China also to Live,” told Bower that only about 15 percent at Jenner Elementary school, one of whom has lesbian marriages on the books as early of the displaced Cabrini families are living in the confronts Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley; the as 19th century B.C. in Guanghzhou province. new mixed-income developments that replaced Stamps family of educators and activists; and a Even China’s famous last Emperor, Pu Yi— Cabrini. Smith wondered on camera, “who will woman who is one of the few Cabrini residents whose life story was depicted in the 1987 film actually benefit from the Plan for Transformation that qualified to return to live in the new mixed The Last Emperor—had male lovers. (The film when it is complete?” income development. Academics Janet Smith does not make mention of this fact.) Pu Yi Cabrini resident Kenneth Hammonds told Bow- (University of Illinois at Chicago), Mary Pat- ruled until 1917. ers that what pubic housing residents want and tillo () and Mark Joseph Lee and Hsiao said that it was not until the deserve is the opportunity to be involved in the (Case Western Reserve University) provide politi- adoption of European Marxist ideals that homo- process of relocation and to have a voice in their cal and historical analysis. sexuality became taboo, painting homosexual own future. “If you look at the location that is Cabrini, it relationships as “bourgeois” and “immoral.” Ronit Bezalel, a Canadian documentarian who is a gold mine,” said Schumacher. “The land was Lee said that kind of thinking lives on in directed the LGBT-themed films When Shirley very valuable for many reasons, but it was also Chinese beliefs today, but it is not the rule. Met Florence (1994), You Can’t Beat it Out of valuable to the Cabrini community. It’s walking LGBTQ Chinese face many of the battles being Us (1992) and Tearing the Veil (1990), came to distance to free recreation, the public transpor- waged for LGBTQ rights worldwide. Same-sex Chicago in 1994 to work on her MFA in film and tation is right there. There were informal inter- couples cannot marry or adopt in China, and video. Riding the Brown Line to school each day, community support networks.” hate crimes generally are not recognized as she became aware of Cabrini Green as the first The hope and perceived promise to residents such. “It’s easy to assume that homosexual- high-rises began falling. A social activist, she that they would be relocated close by has not ity is completely taboo [in Chinese culture],” quickly identified a need to tell the story behind panned out. “We found that many families were Lee said. But she added, while 40 percent of the stereotypes. “Cabrini was kind of a mystified moved far from their social support networks Chinese believe homosexuality to be “totally wrong,” more than 90 percent support equal Maggie Lee and I Li Hsiao. Photo by Kate place,” she said. “I’d always been told, ‘don’t go and even city support networks and are living far Sosin there!’. I had always been interested in issues from the city center. People are in Austin, Rose- employment rights for LGBTQ people .“There is of displacement, gentrification and home—and land, Englewood, Rogers Park, South Shore,” no extreme radical thinking that is at the root cause of discrimination.” But if Lee and Hsiao were clear on one point, it Lee and Hsiao partially credit Daoism with was that Chinese culture, history and literature encouraging acceptance of LGBTQ people in have included LGBTQ stories in ways that both Are You a Gay Prostate China. Daoist philosophy emphasizes a balance Chinese and Westerners are not yet aware. between ying (female) and yang (male), but it When it comes down to it, Hsiao said, the Cancer Survivor? also says that every person carries elements important part of understanding yin/yang is of both ying and yang. So having two women recognizing that it’s not about biological sex. Seeking gay men to participate in a survey about prostate cancer or two men together is not necessarily unbal- “It’s more than what’s between your legs,” he treatment/outcomes as part of a research study. Men must reside anced. said. “It’s about your body and your soul.” But just how spirituality in Chinese culture i2i is a community-based Chicago organi- in the U.S., be age 50+ and treated for prostate cancer 12 or more affects views of homosexuality is a conversa- zation for LGBTQ Asian Pacific Islanders to months ago. 100% confidential. Must be English speaking. Survey tion that “could take years” to talk about ac- build friendships, community, and activism. respondents will receive $20. cording to Lee. Lee and Hsiao plan on starting More information can be found at http:// that conversation in Chicago in the next few www.chicagoi2i.org. For more information, please contact Don at 617-638-5816. months with more presentations. WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 19, 2011 17

Friday, Jan. 21 7:30 p.m. a Brenda Marshall GAYin the Dakota L.A. Chandler LIFE Sunday, Jan. 23 Text and PHOTOS by ROSS FORMAN Drummer 4:30 p.m. Heidi Durrow The Girl Who Fell There was a sea of bodies watching L.A. Chan- from the Sky dler and her band at a Northalsted Market Days performance four years ago. Chandler, the drummer, just happened to look up when, near the back of all the bodies, she spotted a tall, red-headed female. 5233 N. Clark Chandler quickly realized it was Shauna Ma- (773) 769-9299 rino, whom she has known for about 20 years and yet, at the time, had not seen in years. Chandler immediately started waving at her, and the two eventually talked that day. “She’ll probably kill me for telling this [sto- ry,] but I think it’s hilarious,” Chandler said with a smile in early January. “She used to play [email protected] www.womenandchildrenfirst.com this game with her friends called ‘If you could Parking Available sleep with someone and not get in trouble for Wheelchair Accessible it, who would it be?’” Well, Marino’s answers was Chandler. Sure enough, the two now live together in suburban Berkeley. Chandler gave Marino an DOWNLOAD THE engagement ring on New Year’s Eve, and the shocked Marino accepted. They are planning to get married later this winter in Iowa, along with two other lesbian couples from the Chicago area. And then Chan- dler is looking into options for a class-action lawsuit against the Illinois to recognize their iPhone app marriage. “I would prefer to get married in Illinois, but that’s [not] an option right now,” she said. Chandler works in business development for Hinsdale-based Office Snax. Marino is a technician at the Elgin Mental Health Center. Chandler also enjoys home repairs. She’s played soccer, softball and now just . Her dad, Wil- liam, played soccer in Scotland, and Chandler said the is one of her first childhood memories. And she also was soccer teammates years ago with Windy City Times Publisher Tracy Baim. “Soccer is kind of painful for me to watch now because I want to be out there,” Chandler said. “I tried coaching and teach- ing clinics,” but neither was her true calling. Chandler is the drum- mer and singer now for a new band called Hot Mess. They hope to be playing locally by the summer, You can also view each issue though Chandler has been as a PDF on your iPad through the stats battling “drummer inju- www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com ries” to her shoulders, el- Name bows and wrists. L.A. Chandler “Between work, working on the house and music, Age I don’t really have an enormous amount of free 46 time,” she said. Relationship status: Partnered with Shauna Marino Pets Dogs: Minnie and Madison Have your Hobbies Drumming, soccer premiums It’s a fact! increased She has a knack for adjusting things to perfection: recently? “Symmetry is very important See me: to me. I go around and adjust Charles T. Rhodes, things in the morning. I guess Agent I’m anal-retentive or [suffering 2472 N. Clark from] OCD; Shauna just laughs 773.281.0890 at me.” State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (not in NJ) State Farm Indemnity Company (NJ) Chandler with partner Shauna Marino (left). Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois   18 Jan. 19, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES

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It is important not to run out of REYATAZ. REYATAZ does not lower your chance of passing HIV to other people through The amount of HIV in your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped for sexual contact, sharing needles, or being exposed to your blood. For your even a short time. health and the health of others, it is important to always practice safer sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom or other barrier to lower the chance of sexual t If you miss a dose of REYATAZ, take it as soon as possible and then take contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. Never use or share dirty needles. your next scheduled dose at its regular time. If, however, it is within 6 hours of your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Wait and take the next dose Who should not take REYATAZ? at the regular time. Do not double the next dose. It is important that you Do not take REYATAZ if you: do not miss any doses of REYATAZ or your other anti-HIV medicines. tare  taking certain medicines. (See “What important information should I t If you take more than the prescribed dose of REYATAZ, call your know about taking REYATAZ with other medicines?”) Serious life-threatening healthcare provider or poison control center right away. side effects or death may happen. Before you take REYATAZ, tell your Can children take REYATAZ? healthcare provider about all medicines you are taking or planning to take. Dosing recommendations are available for children 6 years of age and older for These include other prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, REYATAZ Capsules. Dosing recommendations are not available for children from and herbal supplements. 3 months to less than 6 years of age. REYATAZ should not be used in babies under tare  allergic to REYATAZ or to any of its ingredients. The active ingredient the age of 3 months. is atazanavir sulfate. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in REYATAZ. Tell your healthcare provider if you think you have What are the possible side effects of REYATAZ? had an allergic reaction to any of these ingredients. The following list of side effects is not complete. Report any new or continuing symptoms to your healthcare provider. If you have questions about side effects, What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take REYATAZ? ask your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider may be able to help you Tell your healthcare provider: manage these side effects. tIf  you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if The following side effects have been reported with REYATAZ: REYATAZ can harm your unborn baby. Pregnant women have experienced tmild  rash (redness and itching) without other symptoms sometimes occurs serious side effects when taking REYATAZ with other HIV medicines called in patients taking REYATAZ, most often in the first few weeks after the nucleoside analogues. You and your healthcare provider will need to decide medicine is started. Rashes usually go away within 2 weeks with no change if REYATAZ is right for you. If you use REYATAZ while you are pregnant, talk in treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if rash occurs. to your healthcare provider about the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry. tsevere  rash: In a small number of patients, a rash can develop that is tIf  you are breast-feeding. You should not breast-feed if you are HIV-positive associated with other symptoms which could be serious and potentially because of the chance of passing HIV to your baby. Also, it is not known if cause death. REYATAZ can pass into your breast milk and if it can harm your baby. If you If you develop a rash with any of the following symptoms stop using are a woman who has or will have a baby, talk with your healthcare provider REYATAZ and call your healthcare provider right away: about the best way to feed your baby.  t TIPSUOFTTPGCSFBUI t If you have liver problems or are infected with the hepatitis B or C virus.  t HFOFSBMJMMGFFMJOHPSiGMVMJLFwTZNQUPNT See “What are the possible side effects of REYATAZ?”  t GFWFS t If you have end stage kidney disease managed with hemodialysis.  t NVTDMFPSKPJOUBDIFT t If you have diabetes. See “What are the possible side effects of REYATAZ?”  t DPOKVODUJWJUJT SFEPSJOGMBNFEFZFT MJLFiQJOLFZFw t If you have hemophilia. See “What are the possible side effects of  t CMJTUFST REYATAZ?”  t NPVUITPSFT tAbout  all the medicines you take including prescription and nonprescription  t TXFMMJOHPGZPVSGBDF medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Keep a list of your medicines tyellowing  of the skin or eyes. These effects may be due to increases with you to show your healthcare provider. For more information, see “What in bilirubin levels in the blood (bilirubin is made by the liver). Call your important information should I know about taking REYATAZ with other healthcare provider if your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow. medicines?” and “Who should not take REYATAZ?” Some medicines can Although these effects may not be damaging to your liver, skin, or eyes, it is cause serious side effects if taken with REYATAZ. important to tell your healthcare provider promptly if they occur.

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REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate) REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate) ta  change in the way your heart beats (heart rhythm change). Call your t .FEJDJOFTGPSBCOPSNBMIFBSUSIZUIN$03%"30/&® (amiodarone), lidocaine, healthcare provider right away if you get dizzy or lightheaded. These could quinidine (also known as CARDIOQUIN® 26*/*%&9®, and others). be symptoms of a heart problem. t .:$0#65*/® (rifabutin, an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis). tdiabetes  and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) sometimes happen in t #613&/&9®  46#65&9®  46#090/&®, (buprenorphine or buprenorphine/ patients taking protease inhibitor medicines like REYATAZ. Some patients naloxone, used to treat pain and addiction to narcotic painkillers). had diabetes before taking protease inhibitors while others did not. Some t 7"4$03® (bepridil, used for chest pain). patients may need changes in their diabetes medicine. t $06."%*/® (warfarin). ti f you have liver disease including hepatitis B or C, your liver disease may t 5SJDZDMJDBOUJEFQSFTTBOUT TVDI BT &-"7*-® (amitriptyline), NORPRAMIN® get worse when you take anti-HIV medicines like REYATAZ. (desipramine), SINEQUAN® (doxepin), SURMONTIL® (trimipramine), tkidney  stones have been reported in patients taking REYATAZ. If you TOFRANIL® (imipramine), or VIVACTIL® (protriptyline). develop signs or symptoms of kidney stones (pain in your side, blood in your t .FEJDJOFTUPQSFWFOUPSHBOUSBOTQMBOUSFKFDUJPO4"/%*..6/&® or NEORAL® urine, pain when you urinate) tell your healthcare provider promptly. (cyclosporin), RAPAMUNE® (sirolimus), or PROGRAF® (tacrolimus). tsome  patients with hemophilia have increased bleeding problems with t 5IFBOUJEFQSFTTBOUUSB[PEPOF %&4:3&-® and others). protease inhibitors like REYATAZ. t 'MVUJDBTPOFQSPQJPOBUF '-0/"4&®, FLOVENT®), given by nose or inhaled to tchanges  in body fat. These changes may include an increased amount of treat allergic symptoms or asthma. Your doctor may choose not to keep you fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and around the on fluticasone, especially if you are also taking NORVIR®. trunk. Loss of fat from the legs, arms, and face may also happen. The cause t $PMDIJDJOF $0-$3:4®), used to prevent or treat gout or treat familial and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known at this time. Mediterranean fever. 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       22 Jan. 19, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES VIEWPOINTs WINDY CITY Beavis & Butthead’s “Cornholio” character, sassins struck. When I read about the people TIMES the tweaker at the top of his voice, “ARE YOU who ran to the gunfire in Tucson, like Daniel VOL. 26 No. 16, Jan. 19, 2011 SUSIE THREATENING ME?” Hernandez, and held the victims in their arms, The combined forces of Windy City Times, But it’s the opposite, isn’t it? The deluded that’s when I cried. People like that embody the founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, BRIGHT charismatics are threatening the non-believers, generosity and courage of America’s best ethic. founded May 1987. their critics. They don’t sit at home wondering When a .357 was pressed into my gut in Lou- PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR if liberals or socialists or queers are going to isville, 1977, by a Klansman pissed off about Tracy Baim snuff them in the night— instead, they face school integration—a car screeched up right ridicule—that’s their ultimate tragic fate. behind us, and interrupted his tirade. When a ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky But the average zealot doesn’t see it that way. freight company goon grabbed his wrench to MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis How to survive BUSINESS MANAGER Meghan Streit As the bullying provocateur, s/he imagines that cripple me as I passed out strike-support flyers, DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright s/he is the lamb, a lamb who just happens to I didn’t know if I could walk. I didn’t understand ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson a botched have a full clip of ammunition. why I was bleeding—but I was bodily picked SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGERS: Terri Klinsky, Amy Are their adoring followers, the lone and trou- up by a quick-thinking comrade. It was my sup- Matheny, Kirk Williamson, Dave Ouano PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Cynthia Holmes assassination bled gunmen, “crazy?” Of course they are. I’m porters who grabbed me out of all three bomb- NIGHTSPOTS MANAGING EDITOR Kirk Williamson sure my small-time bug-eyed assailants were targets, and the local firemen made me feel like NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 attempt “troubled at home,” feared by their family and nothing could get to me. SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Rex Wockner, Marie friends, easily suicidal. A fragile, shattered in- I remember after one bomb threat in Western J. Kuda, David Byrne, Tony Peregrin, Lisa Keen, Yasmin Nair, Emmanuel Garcia Just before the people who tried to kill me dividual looks for ideological fuel to give them Massachusetts in the ‘90s, the local police, who THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan picked up their weapon—the gun, the knife, strength; they are mesmerized by apocalyptic were no great fans of the liberal university in CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight, Jr. the pipe wrench, the suitcase bomb, the broken language that justifies slaying their dragons. their midst, asked me why anyone would want BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair My attackers from past decades didn’t know to bomb me, a innocuous-looking young mom, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS scissors—here’s what they yelled at me, their Mary Shen Barnidge, Jim Edminster, Steve Warren, battle cry of elimination: “me,” anymore than assassin Jared Lee Lough- Irish Catholic with freckles. I probably looked a Lawrence Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Catey Sullivan, N*****-loving Communist Cunt ner knew Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. The lot like their wives or daughters. Zachary Whittenburg, Jonathan Abarbanel Fucking Dyke symbolic subject of every attack is nothing but I sighed. “I’m not Martin Luther King; this is COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Susie a target to the assassin, the prize. When the ridiculous. I’ve been in civil rights and labor Day, Jorjet Harper, Lee Lynch, Steve Starr, Lisa Kike Whore Keen, Charlsie Dewey, Michael Knipp, Mark Corece, Homosexual Harlot big cheeses paint gun sites on our photos, or movements all my life, but this takes the cake. Sabine Neidhardt, Sam Worley, Billy Masters, John White Slaver demand in print, or on the mike, that we suffer You know who this mad bomber is? She’s likely a Fenoglio, Chuck Colbert, Micki Leventhal, Sarah Jew-Hater pain and eradication, the young martyr is only young undergrad from the Women’s Studies de- Toce, Rachel Pepper too happy to pick up a Glock. They don’t want to partment who’s become convinced by one of her SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Kat Fitzgerald, Mel Gynocidal Woman-Hater Ferrand, Hal Baim, Steve Starr, Emmanuel Garcia, Rape-Enabler read about peace, love, and understanding. beloved professors that I’m not a feminist after Dave Ouano Hippie Scum What happened in my case, when I was the all, but more of an anti-Christ. CIRCULATION Beaner-fucker “one-who-must-be-cut-down?” Obviously, I’m “They think I’m a rape-monger, but I’m actu- CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright Gook-Lover not nearly as famous as many targets who’ve hit ally here to talk about ... female orgasm, and DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, Sue and Victor Patriarchal Tool the headlines—thank goodness for that. There’s who gets to control women’s sex lives.” And I’m really not that big of a deal. thousands of activists who’ve been in my shoes, “Female WHAT?” the sergeant said. I think the first time I got an elimination- and I wish they’d speak up now, especially the The shameful Dworkin-MacKinnon years of women, since our sexual virtue is always dragged the 1980s, when a war of sexual politics broke Copyright 2011 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media ist message was from a Nixon-defending high Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back school cheerleader I enraged in 10th grade, who into our “villainy.” out between women who’d shared in the same issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). I’ve been lucky to have nine lives, and don’t trenches for years, was bizarre. The more years Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, merrily slammed her locker door on my hand: and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and “People like you ought to be shot.” relish the publicity of drawing attention to it. that go by, the sicker it makes me. A battle over no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. Well, the cheerleader’s dream almost came Who wants to look for sharks? There’s no doubt, ... whether pornographic peep shows were the All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned true. The bright-eyed vision that everyone who I’ve been chilled by political batshittery—the foundation of women’s oppression ... evolved for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing disagrees with “you” should be put before a fir- never-ending anonymous bullies who swear they into a freak show. and comment. 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SCOTTISH Sad news from The Second City PLAY SCOTT The Chicago theater and comedy community was dealt a major creative blow when Mary Scruggs passed away Jan. 11. Scruggs’ cause of Jeff Calhoun: death was unknown when the reported the news the next day. Working The 46-year old writer and actress was the head of writing and education program for The Second City Training Center and had a major in- ‘9 to 5’ fluence on many aspiring writers and actors who BY SCOTT C. MORGAN passed through the program.

I myself had the pleasure of working with Former Northwestern University student Jeff Cal- Scruggs when I entered a comedy sketch on a houn says he often gets calls from friends who whim to a joint contest sponsored by Chicago are watching him sing and dance in gay bars Dramatists and The Second City back in 2005. I across the nation. Calhoun isn’t physically there, was lucky enough to have my sketch chosen, and but is on screen as one of the high-steppin’ was even more privileged when my sketch direc- football players during “The Aggie Song” in the tor Rob Chambers of The Second City Training 1982 film version of The Best Little Whorehouse Centers roped Scruggs to appear in the sketch in . when it was produced at Donny’s Skybox Theatre “I was so much thinner then,” said Calhoun at The Second City. during a telephone interview from San Diego I distinctly remember the cheers from the au- where he was directing a new musical version Jeff Calhoun with Dolly Parton on the 1981 set of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and with dience every night when Scruggs walked out on of Emma at the Old Globe Theatre. “I was a 19- Parton last year on the set of 9 to 5. Left photo courtesy of Calhoun; right pic by Joan Marcus stage. It was a sign if there ever was at how year-old chorus boy dancing with Dolly Parton.” loved and respected she was by her many, many Dancing played a part in Calhoun recently re- streamlined staging where the actors moved set Although the show is still set in the late 1970s, students at The Second City. teaming up with Parton again. Calhoun was hired pieces instead of relying on mechanized scen- when there often wasn’t any recourse for em- I also had the pleasure of seeing Scruggs per- as the director and choreographer to a revamped ery (which was known to break down during the ployees facing sexual harassment in the work- form her own material in the one-woman play national tour of Parton’s 2009 screen-to-stage Broadway production). place, Calhoun said the show can’t be entirely Missing Man, performed at the former Live Bait Broadway musical adaptation of the hit 1980 Calhoun also worked directly with Parton and written off as a period piece since there still is Theater in 2006. It was all about Scruggs’ par- film 9 to 5. And Calhoun is certain it was the book writer Patricia Resnick to tweak the ma- a huge inequity in the salaries between men and ticipation in the Run For the Wall, an annual Whorehouse connection that cinched the deal. terial. Songs were reshuffled or dropped, while women. Yet Calhoun added he doesn’t want au- event that sees hundreds of motorcyclists riding Back during the filming of Whorehouse, Cal- Parton herself was incorporated into the show diences to solely focus on the gender dynamics en masse from Los Angeles to the Viet Nam Me- houn couldn’t get home for Christmas due to as a narrator via video projections. in the workplace. morial in Washington, D.C. the shooting schedule. So he sent out Christmas For the 9 to 5 tour, Calhoun reunited with “It’s really about laughs and a great score by At the time, I felt Missing Man would have cards to family members featuring a photo with leading lady Dee Hoty (who worked with him I think one of our great American songwriters of been the perfect candidate for an episode on him alongside Parton. in The Will Rogers Follies and The Best Little all time,” Calhoun said. “And I hope we encour- Chicago Public Radio’s This American Life, or a “I went to Nashville to meet with Dolly and Whorehouse Goes Public) in the role of Violet age Dolly to write more music for the theater feature film. Now that Scruggs is gone, I would I showed her the photo,” Calhoun said. “Dolly Newstead (played originally by Lily Tomlin) and because I think theater needs her voice.” hope that others would continue to perform the saw it and took it as a sign from Jesus to hire me with American Idol finalist Diana DeGarmo (who 9 to 5: The Musical runs now through Jan. piece or adapt it into other mediums so Scruggs’ and the rest is history.” starred in the national tour of the musical Brook- 30 at the Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. work will continue to live on. Calhoun’s job was to restage 9 to 5: The Musi- lyn that Calhoun staged and co-produced) in the Monroe. Tickets are $32 to $95. Call 800-775- Please send theater news and other related cal for a national tour following its disappoint- Parton role of Doralee Rhodes. Also in the cast is 2000 or visit http://www.broadwayinchicago. tidbits to [email protected] and ing five-month Broadway run. Calhoun collabo- Broadway veteran Mamie Parris as Judy Bernly, com for more information. to [email protected]. rated with set designer Kenneth Foy to create a the role originally played by Jane Fonda. 24 Jan. 19, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES THEATER REVIEW CRITICS’ PICKS Six More Cats, Theo Ubique at No Exit Cafe, extend- Scary Tales ed through Feb. 20. Oooh, I taw a puddy Playwright: adapted by David Storms Denman tat—the furry felines dancing on little cat At: Clock Productions at National feet all but curl up in our laps, but where Pastime Theater, 4139 N. Broadway else in this tiny room can playgoers see Phone: 773-327-7077; $15 every whisker-twitch and hear every frag- Runs through: Feb. 26 ile meow of ’s popular musical score? MSB BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE The Lonesome West, Gift Theatre, ex- tended through Jan. 30. Martin McDonagh’s If every scene change in a single-line plot forces gloomy portrait of two squabbling brothers us to re-orient ourselves afterward, how much in a western Irish village takes on new and more recovery is required when we are faced universal resonances in this tiny storefront with a whole new dramatic universe following space under Sheldon Patinkin’s direction. a pause of mere seconds? Clock Productions has MSB learned much from its initial foray into the slip- Spamalot, Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook pery Anthology-theater genre, Six Scary Tales, Terrace, through March 6. You don’t have and now, with Six More Scary Tales, has tweaked to be a fan of Monty Python’s Flying Circus the structure to achieve a more unified tonal to enjoy this sublimely silly and Broadway- flow, while retaining the ingenuous low-budget Django and Ryan Hughes in the first Six Scary Tales. Photo courtesy of Elayne LeTraunik caliber production that is blatantly (yet effects engendering its initial charm. lovingly) ripped off from the film Monty After a curtain-raiser involving a Superman Python and the Holy Grail. SCM grown weary of his mission, we encounter the And a third presents us with a romantic tale of a doctor’s attempt to bargain with his godparent, Scary tales are always just morality lessons in Travels with my Aunt, Writers’ Theatre, evening’s framing device: An incautious young disguise, but despite the heightened maturity through March 27. This intimate work of woman comes to stay with her aunt in a remote Death. Conspicuously absent from this roster is the reflected in its selections, this “sequel” from theatrical fabulosity, adapted from Gra- region of North Dakota and is warned not to Clock Productions retains its youthful appeal ham Greene’s comic novel, is visually and enter the attic laboratory where her late uncle middle-school mentality that rendered the the target audience for the first Scary Tales so am- with motifs falling distinctly within PG-13 guide- verbally stylish. Its dazzling four-man cast conducted biological experiments of dubious lines. (Multiple-casting, for example, means that all play the Aunt, and everyone else! Don’t purpose (the door bears a large sign reading biguous. To be sure, More Scary Tales serves up patently-fake body parts untimely removed from even seductive houri remain swathed in leotard miss. JA “Keep Out”, in case we forget). Before the inevi- and tights.) But at a comfortable 90 minutes, table occurs, however, she browses the books in their owners, but the amputations are mostly relegated to brief sketches, occuring in silhou- this introduction to horror lit before such fare —By Abarbanel, Barnidge her solitary room. One recounts a fable from the became synonymous with guts and gross-out is and Morgan Arabian Nights of a foolish man who defies his ette, blackout or upstage. Instead, adapter Da- vid Denman focuses on extended narratives al- well worth the stroll to National Pastime’s store- destiny in search of wealth beyond utterance, front in Uptown. only to lose everything to an ironic fate. Anoth- lowing us to identify—and identify with—the er offers a portrait of three precocious American characters therein. Thus, the humor of an Italian students on a railway excursion through Roma- Grim Reaper speaking in a Marlon Brando accent THEATER REVIEW ductions of 2011. It was written and directed nia—home of the legendary Dracula—whose xe- quickly gives way to curiosity over this appari- by Halcyon Theatre artistic director Tony Ad- nophobic perceptions lead to dire consequences. tion’s motives in adopting a mortal son. Trickster ams, who should resign for wasting Halcyon’s Playwright: Tony Adams no-doubt-slender resources. At: Halcyon Theatre at But first things first. In the beginning, Earth CULTURE CLUB The Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln was dominated by animals and spirits, who Tickets: 773-404-7336; gave each animal a task and a power. Coyote http://www.halcyontheatre.org; $18-$20 was made chief of the animals, with the abil- NOW ON SALE! Runs through: Feb. 6 WORLD PREMIERE ity to change shapes, and ordered to balance his tricks by keeping monsters at bay. Fox was BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL made Coyote’s guardian, with the power to res- Do The urrect Coyote through any surviving body part Readers of my reviews may know that I rarely should Coyote buy the farm. Changing into a Hustle write raves or pans. Most shows are some shade swan, Coyote seduces Mrs. Swan, then changes of gray, not black or white, and I try to discuss into a rock to hide from Mr. Swan. Coyote hides BY BRETT NEVEU DIRECTED BY WILLIAM BROWN both the good and not-so-good elements with for 500 years, during which time Wolf becomes Performances start January 25, 2011 equitability. Further, you may know that I don’t god and humans appear on Earth. The Spirits at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe use criticism to launch personal attacks on in- order animals and humans to join forces to de- A FATHER AND SON TEAM OF CONMEN dividual artists. If you believe equitability is feat Wolf, after which the animals must yield to ARE LOOKING FOR THEIR NEXT MARK. the basis of my merit as a theater critic, please the epoch of human dominance on Earth. ARE YOU READY TO GET HUSTLED? stop reading now! What follows is a total pan, That’s the story, but Adams’ telling of it is a including name-calling. It’s only January but I jigsaw puzzle of fragments lacking clear nar- TICKETS START AT JUST $45—ORDER TODAY! already know Trickster is one of the worst pro- rative lines and character development. Many scenes lack relevance to the larger story or are WRITERSTHEATRE.ORG inconsequential: An elaborate early scene con- cerns naming the animals, only they already WRITERS’ 847- 242 - 6000 THEATRE have names. On the basis of what I observed, I’d judge Adams to be a 21-year-old theater student who’s dashed off a monumental play inspired by Native American mythology, the NOW PLAYING! 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BY GRAHAM GREENE ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY GILES HAVERGAL animals and humans alike conveying tales of DIRECTED BY ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR STUART CARDEN rape, murder, pillage and war. Its vocabulary is unnecessarily vulgar to no artistic purpose. The human characters are dressed in clothing that’s “SOPHISTICATED AND WRY… dirty, bloody, sweaty or all three when they’re LIGHT AND FANCIFUL.” dressed at all: Half the large cast appears in – CHICAGO TRIBUNE totally gratuitous nude scenes. At two hours “VIVID, SUPREMELY WELL-ACTED…DELIGHTFUL.” and 40 minutes, Trickster is at least 40 minutes “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” too long, although cutting it wouldn’t make it – CHICAGO SUN-TIMES a good play. Actors know when they’re in a bad show. The wonder is how Adams kept all 19 of

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SEX WITH STRANGERS By: LAURA EASON Directed by: associate artist JESSICA THEBUS Featuring: ensemble member SALLY MURPHY with STEPHEN LOUIS GRUSH

Ethan is a hot young writer whose online journals of “sexcapades” are the buzz of the blogosphere. Olivia is an attractive 30- something whose own writing career never took off. They hook up, sex turns into dating and dating into something more complicated. A break-out hit at Steppenwolf’s 2009 First Look Repertory, Sex with Strangers explores what happens when our online and offline identities intersect. NOW PLAYING!

Buy online at steppenwolf.org or call 312-335-1650. 26 Jan. 19, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES Alas, the Jedlicka only does partial justice to scenic design serving as a constant reminder Grey Gardens, a sophisticated and delicate musi- THEATER REVIEW that “time is yet a-flying”. And to facilitate Mary cal by Doug Wright, Scott Frankel and Michael this theme in action, Griffin has transported Nigohosian Korie. For every plus in Jedlicka’s Grey Gardens, As You Like It Playwright: William Shakespeare our weary citizens to the giddy Regency pe- in Grey there are about two minuses that detract from At: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre riod, when the fashion (for those who could Gardens. the company’s ambitious stab at the material. at , 800 E. Grand afford it) was to be guided by emotions rather This dichotomy is seen in Michael Nedza’s set Phone 312-595-5600; $44-$75 than reason. design of the house itself, which isn’t nearly as Runs through: March 6 Georgette Heyer fans will recognize this uni- expensive-looking in the musical’s first act or as verse immediately, orderly neo-classical decor squalid as it should look in the second. Other BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE belying repressed social turmoil resolved only flubs are major like in the case of the frequently by flight to the “natural” world of Arden For- blaring loud sound design, or minor like the Franco Zeffirelli is currently engaged else- est—a lush pastoral landscape whose willowy leading ladies’ Act I wigs that don’t sit quite where, so nowadays if you want a director who boughs and arboreal glider echo the sway of right on their heads. can pump energy and urgency into a danger- the clock’s pendulum. But Griffin is not about THEATER REVIEW At least the performances under the direction ously-fossilized repertoire, you get Gary Grif- to let us be lulled by pretty stage pictures. In of Michael A. Kott seem to show more polish, fin. From his earliest storefront-circuit days, addition to ordering up a score of trotting- Grey Gardens even if there’s room for improvement. I would Book: Doug Wright; Music: Scott Frankel; what has distinguished Griffin’s approach to pace incidental music from Jenny Giering, he have liked Mary Nigohsian to be far more patri- Lyrics: Michael Korie his task is the priority he places on render- takes every opportunity to place his actors far cian and visibly crumbling-inside as Big Edie in At: Jedlicka Performing ing his audience’s experience coherent—i.e. downstage where they can speak with vaude- Act I, though she was far more comfortable and Arts Center, 3801 S. Central, Cicero we know who’s who and what’s going on at ville swiftness while never compromising ver- convincing as the unconventionally fashionable Phone: 708-656-1800; $15-$17 every moment—and unhurried, the latter ac- bal clarity. Little Edie in Act II. Runs through: Jan. 29 complished by a narrative tempo appropriate Kate Fry, who has played these kinds of Mary Hobein’s doddering Big Edie in Act II to the dramatic mood, but devoid of the water- roles many times before, delivers a trouper’s is spot on (if a little too sprightly), while Jill BY SCOTT C. MORGAN treading that slows its progress. turn as the transvestite Rosalind, but Chaon Sesso’s Little Edie in Act I shows plenty of ingé- Of course, it’s not just the age of Shake- Cross’s Celia emerges the more alert, and thus nue energy show-biz panache (though her Long Anyone who has ever seen the 1975 cult docu- speare’s romantic comedy that renders it so commanding, damsel. Matt Schwader likewise Island accent was nonexistent). mentary Grey Gardens knows that watching the cumbersome, but its cast: a roster encom- makes a hunky Orlando—at one point, chin- Charles Lane Cowen looked far more comfort- film is similar to being unable to turn away from passing two pairs of courtly lovers, two pairs ning himself on a spotlight rail—but Phillip able as the comical Act II handyman Jerry in- observing a slow-motion car accident. It’s simul- of humble lovers, two fathers (one bad, one James Brannon’s Touchstone instills fresh hu- stead of his Act I take on the ambitious Joseph taneously fascinating and lamentable to watch good), three conflicted sons (one of whom mor into centuries-old quips, interpretation P. Kennedy, Jr. Gary Saipe’s big booming voice former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ thankfully stays offstage for most of the story) matched for its originality only by Ross Leh- worked well for radio preacher Norman Vincent eccentric elderly aunt (Edith “Big Edie” Bouvier and sundry oddballs, including a misanthropic man’s Jacques, here played more irascible than Beale and the moneyed grandfather “Major” Beale) and middle-aged cousin (Edith “Little philosopher and a waggish jokester—all of melancholy. The tone of the production may be Bouvier, while Austin Cook was more than ap- Edie” Bovier Beale) living amid such squalor in whom will have their say before we are done. uneven, but whoever thought that such excite- propriately fey and sloshed as the composer/ their decaying summer house called Grey Gar- But romance thrives on impulse—the giant ment and efficiency could spring from simply pianist George Gould Strong. dens in East Hampton, N.Y. ticking clock that dominates Kevin Depinet’s understanding the words? Although the design elements of Jedlicka’s For better or worse, this car accident analogy Grey Gardens won’t satisfy the die-hard fans of also applies to the 2006 musical Grey Gardens the documentary, the human side of musical’s at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center in Cicero. through the first weekend in May. depiction of lost youth, stifled talent and un- This daring theater company is commendable for Pilobolus at The Vagina Monologues was originally pro- fulfilled dreams still shines vividly through. And tackling challenging and off-kilter material, plus duced in New York in 1996 and is based on that makes a trip to Jedlicka’s Grey Gardens oth- Harris Jan. 28-29 they’re savvy to do Grey Gardens after all the a series of interviews conducted by playwright erwise worthwhile. The Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 buzz generated by the award-winning 2009 HBO E. Randolph, is hosting a rare Chicago appear- Eve Ensler. Each year, new monologues are film drama starring Drew Barrymore and Jessica ance by Pilobolus Dance Theatre, a company added to highlight current issues affecting Lange. of acrobats and athletes. The event will take women. place Jan. 28-29. “Monologues” will run Thursdays at 7:30 The program will include Redline (2009), p.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28.50 VIP “Sweet" Service for Your Valentine Sweetie! The Transformation (2009), Gnomen (1997), and may be purchased the Paramount Theatre Duet (1992), Walklyndon (1971) and Rushes box office at 630-896-6666. (2007). Tickets for Pilobolus are $25-$55, and are on Vocal Valentines with Broadway’s Best! sale at the Harris Theater box office, by phone ‘Kiss Kiss ’ at 312-334-7777 or online at http://www.Har- opens Feb. 4 LINDA EDER risTheaterChicago.org. The Kiss Kiss Cabaret, a Chicago-based neo- vaudeville, burlesque cabaret, has announced its debut at the Greenhouse Theater Center, Feb 12 at 8pm ‘Monologues’ at 2257 N. Lincoln, for an open run of weekly Copley Theatre performances. An engagement of the The Vagina Mono- The open run starts Friday, Feb. 4. Tickets are logues will run at Paramount Theatre’s Copley $15. See http://www.KissKissCabaret.com. “The personification of the Theatre, 8 E. Galena, Aurora, from Feb. 10 pop diva as vocal athlete!” – New York Times SPOTLIGHT

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Photo NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR of GQ as Leonado and Ericka Ratcliff as THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SKOKIE 9501 Skokie Blvd. Beatrice (aka MC Lady B) in Funk It Up There’s More at the North Shore! About Nothin’ by Michael Brosilow WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 19, 2011 27 WCT: What do you think the new season of I grew up my entire life truly idolizing Dolly American Idol will be like with new judges? and worked at Dollywood when I was kid. I got DD: It will be interesting [laughs] for the most to sing at the opening of the park and they did part, if nothing else. I believe in if ain’t broke a big shindig when they reopen every year. I don’t fix it, but I understand that the show is walked right up to her when they told everyone going into a tenth season and needs something not to go talk to her, as a precocious 10 year old to really bring in the crowds. and said, “Hi, my name is Diana DeGarmo and American people get bored so easily, unfor- I am going to be singing here today!” and she tunately. We have the attention span of a gnat. said, “My, that’s a mighty big name for a little I think it will be fun. I hate to see Paula and bitty girl.” I just fell in love with her. Simon gone because they were the originals and WCT: Do you have to pad your bra? had great chemistry. When they had the first DD: Oh, heck yeah! God did not bless me with three judges they really captured something the boobs that Dolly Parton has, even though great. I think that made the show really take off she has had God and few other people bless her. as well as the fantastic talent that came from it. If people saw what I am wearing underneath the Diana DeGarmo and Micah Shepherd in 9 to 5. Toot toot, hey! costume, I think that would be half of the show! Photo by Joan Marcus Diana DeGarmo WCT: Toot that horn. [Laughs] There is lots of spandex and padding. fills Dolly DD: Lots of great people in general have come great rhythm between the three ladies. We have WCT: What are your projects for the new from the show. I hope they have captured some- something special on stage. year? Parton’s ... shoes thing just as special with J. Lo and Steven Tyler, I also came to the realization that I am not a DD: I am currently in the studio. We have some along with Randy Jackson. I hope the viewer Dolly Parton impersonator and never will be. No downtime here and there, which is the beauty of in ‘9 to 5’ ship stays up, positive and they don’t have to matter how much I try, I can’t be Dolly Parton! how this tour is set up. I am flying back and BY JERRY NUNN resort to crazy controversies to keep people It has been great to have her blessing. That was forth to L.A. and Nashville. I am writing and watching this year. really important to me. Even before I got the recording. I am looking to have a project out Diana DeGarmo broke into the spotlight with the WCT: I am hearing great things from Indi- job she had to sign off on me being cast. So I soon and you know Miss Dolly Parton is going third season of American Idol. The American Idol ana about 9 to 5 playing down there. knew I was one step in the right direction when out on the road with her own tour this summer. alumna performs on the national tour with the DD: Oh, thank you. I think we have been very I started. Eventually getting to hang out with If she needs an opening act I am putting in my role of Doralee Rhodes working “9 to 5” on the lucky and know what kind of show we are. We are her in Nashville when we opened the show, she bid now. musical version of the hit. not Next to Normal. We are not the kind of show likes to randomly pop in to cities. A little birdie WCT: What style is the going to be? Windy City Times: I find it interesting that that you will feel your life is changed when you told me that she might be coming to Chicago. DD: It’s country. I grew up singing country, you and Fantasia—from your season of Amer- come out. We are very traditional musical the- WCT: That little birdie told me the same worked at Opryland, Dollywood and sang on the ican Idol—have both done Broadway shows. atre. We are here to entertain you. We will give thing! Grand Ole Opry when I was 12. I opened from DD: It was funny because I was the first Idol you two and half hours of fun and laughter. It DD: It’s great to know that she really supports everyone from Diamond Rio to Toby Keith. I hit contestant that they brought into theater. It is a good show with amazingly talented people. us, including myself. She has said some wonder- a little bump in the road with it; then came was a big controversy because they thought it I share the stage with some of the best in the ful things to me and been so nice. She is how Idol, being strictly pop. Even though I tried to was stunt casting or they just wanted tickets business. We have a great time genuinely every you picture her. It makes the role a little bit convince them to do a country/pop album they sales when I did Hairspray. I don’t want to toot night. We are proud of the product we have. Ev- easier. thought I was crazy. When Carrie Underwood my own horn but I feel that I paved the way for eryone is up there working their tails off and WCT: Does being from the South help you came next season, I said, “Well, lookee there!” the rest of the fellow Idol alums who decided to having a good time while we are at it! with your accent? The four-time Tony-nominated musical is join Broadway because I actually did a good job WCT: Has this role been intimidating for DD: I do believe being a true Southerner does in town for two weeks at the Bank of Amer- at my job! you? help. That is the sensibility of it all. I like to say ica Theatre, 18 W. Monroe. For tickets, call WCT: That is really important. DD: It really was at first. I definitely had a that I am a sugar n’ spice and everything nice 800-775-2000 or purchase online at http:// DD: Now you can see Constantin, Fantasia and moment of what have I gotten myself into? Now Texan gal in the show. I am a little of that as a www.broadwayinchicago.com. Tamyra Gray, all sorts of Idols are out there. that the show has settled into itself, we have a person.

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LesMis.com 28 Jan. 19, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES face, Grauerholz gave his blessing to the young TV writer/director John Wells makes his feature filmmaker’s ideas, which eventually wrought this film debut with The Company Men, which fol- full length documentary biography of Burroughs’ lows three top executives (Ben Affleck, Tommy KNIGHT life. Lee Jones and Chris Cooper) for a year after The portrait that emerges, which includes a each finds himself unexpectedly downsized out AT lot of exclusive, never-before- seen footage and of his corporate position. Affleck, the youngest THE audio recordings, is of a man of extreme contra- of the three, faces perhaps the greatest come- dictions—someone who basked in his outsider uppance—arrogant and cocky, his marriage in MOVIES status, a man who eschewed intimacy and “soft- trouble, it takes a long time for reality to set in ness” yet seemed to have felt most comfortable (i.e., the big ticket items—the foreign sports kicking back with friends and supplicants. “He car, the McMansion—all must go on the block). was famous for things that were supposed to be All three face ageism and other woes that will be forbidden,” John Waters comments, noting the familiar to millions of upwardly mobile Ameri- By hallmarks of Burroughs dyspeptic character—the cans. Richard basis for his original fame in the mid 1950s that Wells has chosen an interesting, topical sub- Knight, Jr. carried him through to his death in 1997. He ject that doesn’t get much dramatic attention was gay, a junkie, a man who had no truck with (or sympathy) and, for quite a while, the movie traditional values; a man who shot and killed holds for that reason alone (and the top-notch William S. his common-law wife under circumstances that casting—which includes Maria Bello, Kevin are still subject to debate; and someone who ig- Costner, Craig T. Nelson, Rosemarie DeWitt and Burroughs: William Burroughs. Photo by Jon Blumb nored an only son (who followed in his addictive Patricia Kalember—certainly helps). But Wells footsteps and died in his early 30s). These are comes up with neat solutions, both short- and A Man Within; acerbic public status of Burroughs in this de- the traits of an asshole, a literary Scrooge whose long-term, for the men (one has a brother who The Company Men but feature from Chicago filmmaker Yony Leyser. brilliance would seem best left to the page. conveniently puts him to work in his construc- Leyser’s movie is a fully realized portrait that Certainly there’s enough footage to support tion business, for example) and throws in some that view of Burroughs in the film. We see and over-the-top plots. Both of these elements toss William S. Burroughs: A Man Within, which gets beneath the surface—perhaps for the first hear the poker-faced dandy, dressed in his sig- the movie back toward his television episode- opens Jan. 21 at the Music Box, 3733 N. South- time—of Burroughs’ seemingly unbreakable nature, plain three-piece suits, speaking in that writing roots and strain credibility. The first half port, is the first feature documentary on the late façade. Leyser finds a lonely man haunted by acid-dripped monotone, reading his own work is insightful, though. writer since his death in 1997. It’s also the first demons who desperately yearned for love and (and in one startling moment, a section of Maria Check out my archived reviews at http:// that gets beyond the cynical posturing that was affection but rejected both in equal measure. Riva’s biography of her mother Marlene Dietrich), www.windycitytimes.com or http://www. Burroughs’ famous trademark. Burroughs, whose In interviews for the project the 25-year-old sharing drinks with his fellow queer icon Andy knightatthemovies.com. Readers can leave books The Naked Lunch, Queer and other works Leyser—who produced, wrote and directed the Warhol, reveling in his gun collection (“I want feedback at the latter website. are classics in the canon of queer and outsider film for more than four years—has repeatedly to shoot something!” he gleefully cries) and literature, was famously contrarian—a man who described his fascination with outsiders, out- swatting away questions from fans like so many seemed to sneer at anything to do with the sider culture and, in particular, a longtime pre- flies. The brilliance of his autobiographical nov- mainstream. He was also idolized by a genera- disposition toward the mythic, decidedly “you els Naked Lunch, Junky and Queer, and his last- tion of musicians, writers, artists, filmmakers, say tomay-toe, I say tomah-toe” character that ing effect on arts and culture (both are vast) are Golden Globes: poets, etc., many of them spawned by the punk Burroughs presented to the world at large. For noted and rehashed. movement: Patti Smith, John Waters, Jello Bia- a period Leyser moved to Lawrence, Kansas, the Not surprisingly, it’s the intimate revelations A gay old time fra, Laurie Anderson, Iggy Pop, Gus Van Sant, place where Burroughs spent his final years along by former lovers like Grauerholz and Marcus The Golden Globe awards took place Jan. 16 David Cronenberg, Anne Waldman, Genesis P- with his onetime lover, friend, editor and even- Ewert that help build a counterprofile of a guy in Hollywood, Calif.—and featured LGBT wins Orridge, etc. tual executor of his estate, James Grauerholz. who desperately loved his six cats, was deeply in the areas of movie and television. All of these famously creative folks and more Recognizing Leyser’s enthusiasm and perhaps anguished over the loss of his son, suffered Annette Bening won the Golden Globe for offer telling reminiscences adhering to the sensing a talent for digging beneath the sur- mightily from paranoia and chose dalliances best actress in a comedy or musical for her with hustlers over long-term relationships. Sev- role as a lesbian mother in The Kids Are All eral of Leyser’s interview subjects surmise that Right. Bening thanked her movie partner Ju- Burroughs suffered most from unrequited love, lianne Moore and the film’s out director and beginning with a high school boy and continu- co-screenwriter. Lisa Choldenko. ing through fellow Beat writer Allen Ginsberg In addition, gay icon Cher’s tune “You CLICKTOWIN! and beyond—a running theme through his life Haven’t Heard the Last of Me,” from Bur- that he shielded with his famously difficult pub- lesque, won for best song. Also, gay producer lic persona. Scott Rudin won for The Social Network, the Fascinating and illuminating, William S. Bur- movie about Facebook that took four awards. HOWL roughs: A Man Within adds a very human dimen- Chris Colfer won the Golden Globe for best Starring James Franco sion to an intractable and gifted artist whose supporting actor in a series, miniseries or obsessions and professional mask obscured that TV movie for his role as the out gay student from public view. Kurt on the Fox show Glee. In his speech, he Win the DVD with special bonuses Of related interest: Allen Ginsberg, as noted, thanked show creator Ryan Murphy (who is PLUS a copy of was Burroughs’ fellow queer Beat generation out himself) for being his “fairy godfather.” Allen Ginsberg’s book! writer and author of the seminal queer-themed Colfer also thanked “all the amazing kids that watch our show and who are constantly told classic poem “Howl.” Both were the subject of one of last year’s most interesting, artsy films, no by ... bullies at school and told they can’t Special edition DVDs of Oscilloscope Howl. The film is an attempt by out documentar- have what they want because of who they are. Laboartories’ latest film, HOWL, featuring ians Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein (making Well, screw that.” a plethora of extra features that help bring their feature debut) to make a conjoined biogra- Lesbian actress Jane Lynch also won for her Allen Ginsberg’s controversial poem to life. role of cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on Accompanying them is a paperback copy phy of the poem; its lasting effect on literature; and Ginsberg’s burgeoning life as a gay man and the same show. She quipped, “I am nothing of the poet’s classic work - the City Lights if not falsely humble,” and then thanked wife Books’ Pocket Poet Series featured in the film ostensible spokesman for a generation of outsid- ers, queer and otherwise. Oscilloscope Laborato- Dr. Lara Embry and their children. The show and the boundary-changing obscenity trial also won for Best Comedy, besting Modern that surrounded it. ries are now releasing the movie in a handsome, eco-friendly package (typical for Oscilloscope) Family and 30 Rock, among others. that includes both the Blu-Ray and DVD versions Also, Jim Parsons won for best actor in a The film is available wherever DVDs and Blu- comedy for The Big Bang Theory. According to Rays are sold. along with a myriad of extras. ***Win the Howl DVD with special bonuses the Dallas Voice, Parsons mentioned his hus- PLUS a copy of Allen Ginsberg’s book! band, Todd, but did not refer to him as his ENTER TO WIN one DVD and one book by Special edition DVDs of Oscilloscope Laboar- partner. sending an email with “HOWL” tories’ latest film, HOWL, feature a plethora of British actor/comedian Ricky Gervais, with in the subject line to extra features that help bring Allen Ginsberg’s his typically acerbic tone, hosted the event [email protected] controversial poem to life. Accompanying them for the second consecutive year. At one point, by Mon., February 7 to be entered. is a paperback copy of the poet’s classic work— he said, “Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor—two the City Lights Books’ Pocket Poet Series fea- heterosexual actors pretending to be gay [in Winner will be selected at random from all tured in film and boundary-changing obscenity I Love You, Phillip Morris] ... so the complete entries and will be notified via email. trial that surrounded it. opposite of some famous scientologists.” He To enter to win one DVD and one book, e-mail also said that he thought the people behind [email protected] by Feb. 7, the Sex & the City 2 poster would win for spe- with “HOWL” in the memo line. cial effects. WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 19, 2011 29 NUNN ON ONE: you heard it in your head, sort of speaks heaven, MUSIC then you got it, and there’s a lot of stuff that didn’t make the record, that was done fun style but didn’t last. Liz Phair WCT: You also made a second disc to it. LP: I don’t think it’s any different than labor- on Chicago, ing over something and making it perfect. That is totally appropriate in some instances but its ‘Funstyle’ also totally appropriate to catch the beauties BY JERRY NUNN that happen to fall on your lap. WCT: Well there is quiet a variety on there. Chicago-area singer Liz Phair grew from in- You have a “Bollywood” song and Dave Mat- die artist to pop rock princess with hits such thews did some stuff with you. as “Why Can’t I?” and “Extraordinary.” In the LP: Yup. meantime she composed the theme song for The WCT: How did you wind up working with CW’s 90210 reboot, winning an ASCAP award for him? Top Television Composer. Now she’s back with a LP: I met him through mutual friends and we set of new tunes on Funstyle. just absoultely hit it off. We just immediately Windy City Times: Hi, Liz. So where are you knew that we loved each other and wanted to do heading? something musically. We may again, you know Liz Phair: I’m heading to Vancouver, across the he’s just someone that I always hope will be in border. Hopefully with a lot rapidity and ease. I my life and he’s just awesome. am currently sitting on luggage waiting for them WCT: Are you going to do more omposing in to bring the van. the world of television? WCT: So you are just out promoting the al- bum? LP: Yeah, we are touring. I’m doing a little West Coast leg, and just getting back my chops, getting out on the road and playing live. I haven’t played live in over two years. WCT: You are coming to Chicago. LP: Oh, yeah. WCT: Every one thinks of you as a Chicago artist. LP: Well, I grew up there. WCT: You’re from Winnetka, Ill., right? LP: Yes. SEXICON: WCT: And then you moved to L.A.… LP: Yeah, I definitely don’t think of myself of LANGUAGE & IDENTITY a L.A. artist, I never will. If I’m not a Chicago LP: Definitely. We are just waiting for the right artist then I am a New York Artist because of person to give us the right job. I love TV com- Thursday, January 27 . I am either one of the two but, posing; it’s really, really fun. I feel very natural P M P M no, I am not an L.A. artist. doing it and it feels very right. 5:30 . . cocktails, 6:30 . . program WCT: Well let’s talk about the new album. WCT: You are doing well with it. $12, $10 members and students It’s called Funstyle—is it meant for you to LP: It seems so. Any time you are in between have fun with this music? jobs you think, “Will I ever get another one?” The self-identifiers used within the LGBT community are powerful and widely LP: No, it’s a label that my composing partner [Both laugh.] varied. A diverse group of Chicagoans will share their insights into the words they and I came up with because we were like, “What WCT: Is your website (http://www.lizphair. is this wacky stuff we are doing?” It was freak- com) under construction? I was confused by use to identify aspects of themselves. This lively evening, led by Erica Meiners, ing everybody out, like my management [and] it. includes audience participation. my label, and we were just laughing. There was LP: No, we are building it as we go. It’s all a huge amount of humor on the making of this fun style, my friend. Whenever it happens, it’s a album. It was a fun record to make. We were jok- growing thing. I particularly like that. I got re- COMING UP NEXT ing, “Like what is this?” ally tired of the whole major-label system, where WCT: Sounds like a different way to com- everything is perfect and done. All this money Thursday, March 10 Thursday, April 14 pose music. has been dump into it and you just pray that all LP: We even played it for some guys that were of it will work. If it doesn’t you lost a billion dol- WHEN ROMEO BEYOND SHAME: in studios in the same studio building we are lars. I’m so sick of that. I think its fun to watch working in and they are all hip-hop producers. things grow, evolve and change. WAS A WOMAN LIFE AND LOVE IN They were looking at us like, “What the hell is WCT: The music business had changed a lot THE 1950s this shit?” We said, “It’s Funstyle!” It’s not tell- since you’ve been in it. ing you to have fun; it is telling you the style of LP: Yes, a lot. how we were doing it. WCT: People are selling records out their NEW MEMBER SAVINGS Even the stuff on Funstyle that is a band jam cars now. It’s not the same and people have was fun style; we just literally all got up from to find different ways to market music. Become a member by January 27, 2011, and get up to two our seats—me, the one-armed drummer, anyone LP: I think so, too. I think that that’s good. It FREE tickets for each of these Out at CHM programs. in the room. I asked, “What can you play? Get is freeing. 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For instance, artist Romaine Brooks (whose oeuvre is held by the Smithsonian, do- ‘It’s Elementary’ nated by her lover, Natalie Clifford Barney) is Hide and Seek: represented by several canvases, including the Jan. 26 at NLU The documentary It’s Elementary: Talking iconic portrait of the monocled Lady Una Trou- About Gay Issues at School will be shown bridge, lover of the fabled author Radclyffe Hall, The book and the battle Wed., Jan. 26, at National-Louis University, shown with their two daschunds. The reproduc- 122 S. Michigan, Room 5006, 5:30-7 p.m. By Marie J. Kuda One of Marsden Hartley’s abstracts, “Portraits tion of her portrait of Harlem Renaissance figure Helmed by Debra Chasnoff and Helen Cohen of a German Officer”—his paintings in tribute to Carl Van Vechten barely picks up the “primi- and featuring elementary and middle school Now that the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” dust ap- his lover, Kurt von Freyburg, who was killed in tive” figures in the black background behind his students as well as interviews with teachers pears to be settled, the hottest LGBT visibil- WWI—was included in both shows. Abstraction very white suit. Brooks’ self-portrait does not of various sexual orientations, It’s Elementary ity issue in the nation’s Capitol may well be was his choice of artistic closet, not only for his fare even that well. Painted in various shades shows how schools can successfully address the controversy surrounding an exhibit at the love but because his subject was an “enemy.” of black and gray, it comes off very flat in the this sensitive area. For more information, see Smithsonian. Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire Tee A. Corinne’s solarized photos from the series book. In 2000, the Smithsonian mounted an http://www.nl.edu/glbtq; to RSVP, e-mail in American Portraiture, running at the National “Yantras of Womanlove” and the “lesbianized” exhibition “Amazons in he Drawing Room: The [email protected] or [email protected]. Portrait Gallery since October (through Feb. 13, film stills from 1940s movies—into which pho- Art of Romaine Brooks.” After its initial show- 2011), has been playing to a chorus of protests. tographer Deborah Bright interposes her own ing at the National Museum of Women in the The Calamus Foundation, the Andy Warhol Foun- image in her “Dream Girls” series, along with Arts, Washington D.C. it moved to the University WCT publisher dation for the Visual Arts, The Robert Mapletho- two dozen other images from the 1985 show— of California, Berkley Art Museum where I had rpe Foundation, Inc. and a handful of others are also represented in the current exhibition. the pleasure of viewing her paintings from less to discuss privately fund and support the exhibition, cata- The images in the book “Hide/Seek: Difference than two feet away, at eye level. Her 1923 por- ‘Obama’ book Feb. 7 logue and additional programs. and Desire in American Portraiture” by Jonathan trait was alive with textures, the leather of her Windy City Times Publisher/Co-Founder A recent New York Times editorial, “Bullying D. Katz and David C. Ward (Smithsonian Books, gloves, the soft coat, the hat with a silk band Tracy Baim will discuss her book, Obama and and Censorship,” and an op-ed piece by Frank 2010, $45) many in full color, are accompanied and a finely delineated feather—all in varying the Gays: A Political Marriage, Monday, Feb. Rich, “Gay Bashing at the Smithsonian,” detail by brief, scholarly accurate but palatable histo- blacks and grays— that are not discernibly dif- 7, at National-Louis University, 122 S. Michi- ries of the work and the artist. The usual suspects ferentiated in the current photograph. The pho- gan, 5:30-7 p.m. National-Louis University’s are, of course, included: Robert Mappplethorpe, tograph in the book by Whitney Chadwick which GLBTQA Community Interest Group and the Keith Haring, Annie Leibovitz (with her striking accompanied the “Amazons in the Drawing Public Policy Student Organization are pre- photograph of Ellen DeGeneres in clown face), Room” (University of California Press, 2000) ex- senting the event. Jasper Johns, Catherine Opie, Nan Goldin, David hibition is more detailed, but still cannot touch This discussion will provide a discourse on Hockney and Paul Cadmus, to name a few. In ad- the original. the many facets of policy, politics and les- dition to LGBT subjects and artists, presumably As with all art, it is preferable to see the works bian/gay rights, from gays and lesbians in the straight artists are also represented when por- in person; but should that not be possible, the military to gay marriage and civil unions, is- traying homoerotic subjects—for example, An- Katz/Ward book “Hide/Seek” is a more than ad- sues impacting civil and human rights and, drew Wyeth’s “The Clearing” (a blond male nude equate alternative. And the text, documenting ultimately, our professional practice. ime will in a golden wheat field). An unexpected image the artists, subjects, and their place in various be provided following the presentation for is that of an advertisement from the Sept. 22, art movements makes it a superior document questions and answers. 1928, issue of the Chicago Defender promoting adding to the history of our contributions to the The event is open to all faculty, students Ma Rainey’s Prove It On Me Blues. wider culture. The current bowing to censorship, and staff as well as the general community. In addition to the Katz introduction, Ward has reminds me of the posthumous censorship by the Seating is limited; RSVP to timothy.mantz01@ written overview essays on the six sections of Corcoran Gallery in D.C. of a proposed 1989 trav- my.nl.edu. For further information, contact the exhibition: Before Difference, 1870-1918; eling exhibition of Robert Mapplethorpe works Gerri Spinella at [email protected]. New Geographies/New Identities; Abstraction; after complaints by the NEA and politicos, and Postwar America: Accommodation and Resis- the circulation of pirated photocopies of Tee A. tance; Stonewall and More Modern Identities; Corinne’s Cunt Coloring Book drawings that were and Postmodernism, with commentary on indi- passed around to senators in the effort to derail vidual works. the ambassadorial nomination of James Hormel Some comment must be made on the quality during the Clinton administration. The LGBT cul- BOTCHED from page 22 of the reproductions in the color plates. While ture wars begun decades ago in this country are of those issues seem quaint now, others feel they far exceed the images projected on the 20’ far from over. like today’s headlines. It was never a question X 30’ screen at the AIC in 1985, some are limited Copyright 2010 by Marie J. Kuda the threats raised by House Republicans and the of shutting up, and I thankfully escaped the Catholic League over a piece included in the chum fest—but it took its toll. All bigots’ accusations are sexually neu- accompanying public programming of related rotic. Women—and this certainly includes mixed media. The result was the Smithsonian’s Congresswoman Giffords—who are outspoken withdrawal of the offending 1987 video clip by in their politics are typically called whores, artist David Wojnarowicz generated by his friend and castigated for “sleeping with the enemy.” Peter Hujar’s battle with HIV. Both men have The enemy is typically defined by the color since died of AIDS. of their skin, the nature of their desire, the The brouhaha may give added impetus to the neighborhood they come from. We are called main exhibit of “Hide/Seek”—200-plus paint- “sluts” (not in a fun way) if we champion re- ings and photographs—“the first major museum productive rights. Our “virtue” is assailed if exhibition to chart the influence of gay and les- we don’t “stick with our own kind.” They call bian artists on modern American portraiture.” us “Bitch,” and everything is justified from The accompanying catalog by David C. Ward, that word on. It would be a childish rebuke if with a masterly 60-page introductory essay by our names didn’t end up on their hit lists. art historian Jonathan D. Katz, is spectacular in The entitled, frustrated madman is not go- its own right. Perusing the oversize book, filled ing out on dates. He churns inside himself with reproductions of works that have become with erotic titillation and guilt. He imagines icons of lesbian and gay visual art, was like vis- that the queers, the “colored people,” the iting old friends. “perverts”—are all out to get him, to expose In July 1985 I presented a slide show, “Im- his limp, terrified underbelly. If only our be- age/Artist: the Homosexual in Visual Arts,” at leaguered patsy could “kill” his temptation, the School of the as part his “torment,” then he thinks he’ll sleep bet- ter at night. of the programming at the Annual Conference But as Jared Loughner knows, as well as ev- of the American Library Association. Included in ery prick that raised their hand against me, that show was photographer Berenice Abbott’s sleep does not come. The agonies don’t go 1927 image of New Yorker columnist Janet Flan- away; there’s always another monster. And ner decked out for a costume party in top hat as long as we keep handing frightened sick adorned with black and white masks that now people guns, violent puritanical manifestos, graces the dust jacket of “Hide/Seek.” Also in- and a culture that loves a romance of apoca- cluded were advertising art by Chicagoan J. C. lypse, the handwringing will do nothing but Leyendecker, whose ubiquitous images of the soak the ground. “Arrow Shirt man” were the advertising icons of Susie Bright is the author of Big Sex Little the 1930s. He is represented in “Hide/Seek” by Death: A Memoir. She has been sneaking an oil painting of two such attired men in a do- Annie Leibovitz image of Ellen DeGeneres, part of Hide and Seek. Image courtesy of the Smith- into Windy City Times ever since she was mestic tableau, reading a newspaper and book, sonian editing her first magazine, On Our Backs. respectively. 32 Jan. 19, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES

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Our setting http://chicagoroundup.org/events About Face Youth Theater DJ Lora Branch Gabriel. $1 select shot, $2 PBR & $5.50 Renslow, Tommy Walton, Christina Kharl, is safe and affirming, and there is no Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents Frozen will spin tunes throughout the evening. A Emilia Chico and Kim Hunt—will take the Absolut flavors (Peach, Ruby Red, Man- cost to participate. For more information, by British playwright Bryony Lavery, Jan. $10 cover charge will benefit About Face stage and provide personal insights into drin). No cover. 10 p.m., Berlin, 954 W please contact 773-388-3319; 6 p.m., 21-Feb. 6 at the McAninch Arts Center Youth Theatre. With your admission, enjoy words they use to identify aspects of Belmont, http://www.berlinchicago.com 773.388.3319, 4025 N Sheridan, http:// 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn. Purchase tickets an open bar, hosted by Ultimat Vodka, and themselves. This lively program will in- howardbrown.org at www.AtTheMAC.org. 8 p.m., (630) 942- appetizers. A lovely gift basket of Ultimat volve audience participation. Admission is Thursday, Jan. 20 William S. Burroughs: A Man Within Gala 4000 goodies will be raffled off as well. 6 p.m., ‘80s Top-Shelf Night at Charlie’s Char- $12/$10 for museum members. 5:30 p.m., Preview Gala preview for the Chicago pre- Shower Party at Spin Join Mercedes for Minibar Ultra Lounge and Cafe, 3341 N. lie’s features half price on any top shelf Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark miere of Yony Leyser’s William Burroughs: Spin’s sexy shower party from 10 p.m.-2 Halsted drinks you want. DJ Matt spins sweet ‘80s SpeakOUT: What Does the Recent Civil A Man Within (playing at the Music Box a.m.!Register by 11:30 to enter our Show- Josh Moshier’s Project New tunes till 4 a.m. 3 p.m., 773-871-8887, Union Passing Mean to You? The newly Fri., Jan. 21). Hosted by Leyser. Live DJ er Contest at Midnight! First prize is $150 jazz composition inspired by the writing passed legislation allowing civil unions and second prize is $50. 10 p.m., Spin of Studs Terkel, the Chicago historian, au- in Illinois brings with it many questions, Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont, http://www. thor, and eclectic disc jockey best known ranging from historic precedent to current spin-nightclub.com for recording and sharing the stories of legal, civic, and religious implications. A Maneuvers Diva’s Den with Regina Upright, ordinary people. Free, seating first come, panel of distinguished experts will give Angelique Munro and Phoenix Envy. 10 first seated. 6:30 p.m., Chicago Cultural short presentations on their area of knowl- p.m., Maneuvers Bar, 118 E. Jefferson Center, 78 E Washington, http://www.chi- cagoculturalcenter.org edge and then take questions from the au- Saturday, Jan. 22 Truth Wins Out’s Wayne Besen at NU dience. It is hoped that this program will give members of the public more insight Energize Your Higher Brain for Success! Wayne Besen¹s Winter Speaking Tour kick- into the new law, how it came about, and You are happily invited to attend a free off event; 12 p.m., Northwestern Univer- how its passage will affect their families. presentation and demonstration of the sity Norris University Center 1999 Campus 6:30 p.m., Center on Halsted, 3656 N Hal- Higher Brain Living process. Find out how Dr., Room 202, Evanston sted, http://www.centeronhalsted.org to live a life of calm confidence, empow- Aldermanic candidates’ forum Hear from erment, and joy. 11 a.m., 773-791-5652, the candidates for Alderman for 46th 1700 W. Irving Park, Suite 205A, http:// Ward, submit questions to president@ Friday, Jan. 28 Young Professionals for Gery Chico May- www.higherbrainliving.com lakeviewcitizens.org; 7 p.m., Inter-Amer- oral candidate meeting with young profes- NUDE in Chicago Artists Talk Dana Major ican School, 851 W. Waveland, http:// sionals from around the city who want to Kanovitz and Riva Lehrer Discuss the Nude www.lakeviewcitizens.org learn more about his views. Contribution in Art; 2 p.m., Perimeter Gallery, 210 W. levels are $25, $50, $75 and $100. Food Superior St., Chicago Tuesday, Jan. 25 and beverage are included! Please RSVP to Asians and Friends, Chinese New Year din- Truth Wins Out’s Wayne Besen at Univ. [email protected]; 5:30 p.m., ner and show 2011 Year of the Hare Chi- of Chicago Winter speaking tour. 7 p.m., John Barleycorn, 3524 N. Clark, http:// cago’s largest annual gay dinner and show University of Chicago, 5710 S. Woodlawn. www.gerychicoformayor.com to celebrate Chinese New Year with a cab- Community Lounge; see http://event. Meet The Bar at Sidetrack The Lesbian and aret-style variety show; tickets are $42. uchicago.edu/maincampus Gay Bar Association of Chicago (LAGBAC) Two autographed copies of the 2011 Asian Drag Race with Frida Lay Chicago’s only and Lawyers for Diversity welcome judges, Men Redefined calendar will be among the amateur drag contest has been a hit at legal professionals, law students, to a raffle prizes at the dinner. 7 p.m., 312- Roscoe’s since it’s premier in 2000. $300 monthly social networking event. 6 p.m., 409-1573, Phoenix Restaurant, 2131 S. is Cash Prizes - Come show us what you’ve Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, http://www. Archer,, http://www.afchicago.org got girls! 11 p.m., (773)281-3355, Ros- chilagbac.org Benefit for a friend Acoustic music, snacks, coe’s Tavern, 3356 N Halsted St, http:// emma’s revolution in concert emma’s revo- drinks, art for sale and raffled prizes, $7 www.roscoes.com lution will be performing at the Unitar- suggested donation, Jenny Urban presents ian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge, Ev- a benefit for two amazing people who lost Wed., Jan. 26 anston; 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 advance, $22 nearly everything in a housefire. 8 p.m., VITAL NIGHTS: Heat of the Night Vital MORE THAN WORDS at the door. See http://emmasrevolution. Kitchen Sink Cafe, 1107 W. Berwyn Bridges’ Junior Networking Committee com/live. Thursday, Jan. 27 Mr. CYB Underwear Mr. CYB 2011 will win invites you to experience Vital Nights, a $500 cash; a promotional tour to New premier social event for Chicago’s young York, Miami, and Los Angeles; 2011 Cover professionals who want to network, have a (above) is one of the individuals participating in the Out at CHM event “Sexicon: Language and History” at the Chicago History Museum, Get WindyCityMediaGroup.com 1601 N. Clark. : online ChicagoPride.com WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 19, 2011 33

BILLY MASTERS SSUUNNDDAAYY,, JJAANN.. 2233 OOPPEENN 1122::3300PPMM may be right. Renato sprang to fame after ap- “Well, we went out for breakfasts and, you know, pearing on a modeling reality show A Procura Do dated.”—Mark-Paul Gosselaar talks about how Sonho (Pursuit of a Dream). Shortly thereafter, he and co-star Breckin Meyer developed their the two allegedly started dating in August and chemistry for the new series Franklin & Bash. If were in NYC on vacation to ring in the new year I recall correctly, Breckin and Ryan Phillipe did in Times Square and also see some Broadway the same thing for the film 54. shows. Seabra told doctors at Bellevue (where If reports are to be believed, Florida was the he’s being held) that the tragic evening started only state in the union not to have any snow when he told Carlos he was only using him for last week. With the rest of the country in chaos, money and connections. Seabra “confessed” that Billy barely got back to L.A. alive. OK, I’m actu- he beat the journalist for more than an hour, ally not back in L.A. as I write this from the hit him in the head with a computer, and then charming but chilly DFW airport. I’m going on castrated him with a corkscrew (I warned you). He later slit his own wrists, sought medical at- THE SSUUNNDDAAYY tention and was arrested. He’s been charged THE with second-degree murder—and, I’m guessing, readying an insanity plea. SSHHOOWW Speaking of models behaving badly, let’s light- BEARS en things up and talk about Luke Worrall, Kelly Osbourne’s former fiancé. In an interview with VS. THE THE TTUUNNEESS Piers Morgan that ran on British television, Kelly ULTIMATE said their break-up was because he had some PACKERS 44--99ppmm growing up to do and that the relationship made MASH-UP her “feel not good enough, not pretty enough. RREETTRROO ... I can’t force somebody to treat me good. I can’t force somebody to be the man they should ‘‘ttiill 22aamm be to me.” I think part of the problem may have been his penchant for exposing himself on the Internet! First we had that oft-circulated nude posed photo of him that stops just past the pu- bes. Then his penis made a miraculous appear- Joini us on ance during a Skype session. The screen shot saved by an unknown woman shows Luke reclin- ing back, genitalia at full attention, with nary a corkscrew in sight. The lady blocked out her photo in the bottom left-hand corner, but that doesn’t take away from luscious Luke—as you Sidetrack The Video Bar • 3349 N. Halsted • SidetrackChicago.com can see on BillyMasters.com. Our “Ask Billy” question comes from Gerry in St. Louis: “I totally love Trevor Donovan on 9021-OH! Alan Ritchson (here wearing GO 90210. Will he get an actual boyfriend? Or at Softwear in a photo for InternationalJock. least get some hot sex scenes?” com) is going to have same-sex fun. We’re told that the character of Teddy will have quite an active sex life, thank you very the assumption that I make it back eventually. I much. While we were teased by him kissing suppose you won’t know until next week, when sexy , we hear that he’ll get an ac- I tell you I had a ball at the Golden Globes and tual boyfriend named Marco, who is described at the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas (where as “super-athletic and friendly.” But first there’ll I will apparently be sitting within spitting dis- be a romp over spring break with someone who tance of the stage). makes the almost perfect Trevor Donovan look The week before Miss America hits the Strip, positively puny. Enter Alan Ritchson—who you the Adult Video Awards were there. And who all remember from American Idol or various un- should pop up but Andy Dick. Wait—Andy Dick? derwear modeling gigs or his starring role on At the straight-porn awards? Well, a number of Blue Mountain State (a show I seem to be the my gay-porn pups were also in attendance. From only one watching) or his turn as Aquaman on what we hear, Andy was actually making a nui- Smallville. Oh, NOW you remember him. Well, sance of himself with one of the ladies, of all he’ll be playing Tripp, a prep-school friend who things! According to our sources, he went back- Teddy always had a crush on. When Teddy and stage prior to the show’s start and found himself Tripp meet over spring break, Teddy comes out in a dressing room with “paid talent” (as Charlie to his unbearably hot friend, they kiss, and ... Sheen’s lawyer would call her) Tera Patrick. Andy stay tuned. allegedly kept following Chi Chi and Tera around, By the way, do you remember months ago Mondays at Crew | 8 pm sharp! slurring his words and spilling beer on them. At when I told you that Trevor would be quite one point, Chi Chi reportedly bellowed, “Leave scantily clad during his guest-starring appear- BAR + GRILL me alone!”—and when Miss La Rue speaks, you ance on CSI? Did you remember to tape it? If better believe someone listened. Before Andy not, you missed quite a bit of flesh—which of could ask, “Where’s my career gone?” a beefy course you can see on BillyMasters.com. But this security guard appeared and escorted him from episode did leave me with one question—why the premises. didn’t he tear off the center of the toilet seat Pub Quiz Night Last week, 65-year-old Portuguese journalist cover before sitting down? Have I been doing it FALL SEMESTER Hosted by: Sister Mary Monistat and gay rights activist Carlos Castro was mur- wrong all these years? dered in his Times Square hotel. OK—people are When I’m probing deep into bathroom eti- “ Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some “ Voted Best Pub Trivia murdered every day. But this one has a twist (a quette, it’s definitely time to end yet another and Best Host in Chicago” abuse the privilege” - Chicago Hearts Trivia blog tasteless pun, as you will soon see). His “com- column. Someone must know the answer to this. panion,” Renato Seabra (a 20-year-old aspiring There must be some expert out there on public $3.00 Labatt $6.00 Mango & Ruby model who resembles a young Nick Scotti), has bathroom stalls. Does Larry Craig have a web- Blue Red Margaritas confessed to the killing, saying he did it “to get site? ‘Cause I do—www.BillyMasters.com. And rid of demons.” Despite Seabra’s statements like I even answer your questions. Just send them FREE WI-FI #2%7"!2 '2),,s."2/!$7!9 “I’m not gay anymore,” his mother told a Por- along to [email protected], and I promise tuguese TV station that “My son was not Car- to get back to you before Trevor turns up in a los Castro’s lover. From the beginning, he never George Michael video! So, until next time, re- WORLDSGREATESTBAR.COM hid his sexuality, which is heterosexual.” She member, one man’s filth is another man’s bible. 34 Jan. 19, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES Aaron Brost (director of marketing and special going on throughout the year that we figured events), Brian Redar (director of operations), interest wouldn’t peak until [the] spring when Sizing up the Bob Moore (director of volunteers), Larry Kuhn the softball season begins.” (director of sponsorship) and Olin Eargle (direc- Cappas confirmed that Series 2011 will cel- tor of fundraising events). ebrate the event’s 35th anniversary during the “The 2006 Gay Games [in Chicago were] very opening ceremonies Monday, August 29. Gay Softball influential in shaping our decision-making,” The Gay Softball World Series, operated by the Cappas said. “Two of our board members were North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance executive board members of Chicago 2006 Gay (NAGAAA), will announce its 2011 inductees Games and a third [Series 2011] board mem- into the Series Hall of Fame in May or June. World Series ber ran the softball competition during the Gay NAGAAA delegates from all member cities will Games. Having that experience and being able be visiting Chicago Jan. 28-30 for their annual By Ross Forman is a one-day Winter Snow Softball Tournament to capitalize and learn from the successes and winter meeting. The meetings will include del- scheduled for February, as well as a Bag Tourna- failures [of] the 2006 Gay Games and the other egates from the 37 member cities across the The 2011 Gay Softball World Series will mark the ment at the Center on Halsted in the spring. sporting events we have all been part of is very United States and Canada. There are nine addi- event’s 35th anniversary, and local organizers As the weather gets warmer locally, the fund- beneficial.” tional cities attending the meeting petitioning are predicting it will be the largest ever—with raising events also will be held to raise aware- That is especially true now—and particularly to join NAGAAA, Cappas said. “The meetings will more than 170 teams and more than 4,000 play- ness and the need for volunteers, Cappas said. on the local level—because there seems to be include discussion and voting on [a] variety of ers and fans attending. “We currently have a very strong cash posi- limited local interest in the event, but that is topics related to the member city leagues and The Series, scheduled for Aug. 29-Sept. 3, will tion,” Cappas said. “We are on pace to meet possibly because it’s still about eight months the World Series,” he said. be held at multi-field complexes in suburban our six-figure budget requirements, primarily away, and only about 100 locals will actually Series 2011 needs about 500 volunteers, the Elmhurst, Schaumburg and St. Charles, and this for events and facilities by August, through a play in the Series. majority for the week of the event. Interested is the first time Chicago has hosted the event combination of corporate, bar, restaurant and What is Cappas’ reaction to what’s happening volunteers can contact the organizing commit- since 1983. individual sponsors, as well as our fundraising right now? tee at its website: http://chicagoseries2011. “Series 2011 is in a very good place,” said Ted events. There are several areas that we will be “That is not a surprise at all,” he said. “Chi- com. Cappas, president of the local organizing com- judge [the event to be a] success. First and fore- cago and our sports community has so much mittee. “Personnel-wise, we have a very strong most is our budget. Our organization must run executive board and core group of volunteers that this event in the black, and I am proud to say have been working hard on the initial planning that we are on track to fully meet our six-figure stages and sponsorship outreach. Financially, we budget requirement. Second, our ability to pro- A past had a very successful 2010. We are proud of our vide enough volunteers, so that we can pres- Strike Out initial bar sponsors who have taken a leadership ent to our players and fans a well-organized and Hunger event. role in supporting Series 2011—Spin, Sidetrack, welcoming softball tournament; opening and Roscoe’s, T’s, Sofo and The Glenwood. closing ceremonies; and various social events “We also are pleased with the commitment throughout the week. from our corporate partners: PepsiCo, Chicago “We can’t control how the teams will play and Cubs, Aetna Insurance, Chicago Scooter Works, we can’t control the weather, but our ability to Center on Halsted, MillerCoors, Green Team communicate to our players and fans, be well Properties and Segal McCambridge Singer & Ma- organized and fully staffed with volunteers is honey. In addition to the bars and corporate vital. sponsors, we have had great success with our “The World Series is another chapter in the individual donor programs, which range from ongoing legacy of Chicago’s gay and lesbian $50 to $1,000. sports community. Our ability to succeed is built important as an additional support for people “Our sponsors/partners realize that support- on the strength of our numerous sports leagues ‘Strike Out fighting to stay healthy and independent.” ing our event is not just a one-time or one-week and our past successes in hosting various sport- Strike Out Hunger costs $30 per person, or opportunity. The success of Series 2011 only ing events and tournaments. We hope to raise Hunger’ benefits $150 for a team of six. The event spans 24 strengthens our sports community, our leagues awareness in the community, outreach to new lanes, with a maximum of 144 bowlers, and has and the numerous annual tournaments we host sponsors and build on our sports communities Vital Bridges been filled to capacity for the past couple of [in Chicago], such as the Coady Roundball Bas- prior successes, so that the next generation of By Ross Forman years. The fee includes pizza and snacks, three ketball Classic and the July 4th softball tourna- leagues, tournaments and events can continue games of bowling and shoe rental. ment. to flourish and succeed.” The 14th annual Strike Out Hunger, scheduled As bowlers enter River Rand, they are able “In addition our sponsors realize that Chicago Cappas, 39, has played in six past Series (To- for Jan. 29, 2011, at River Rand Bowl in Des to purchase raffle tickets for a variety of priz- is a destination city. Participants in our tour- ronto, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Dallas, Plaines, is an entertaining and educational es, including tickets to baseball games, wine naments continually return to Chicago, and to Portland and Fort Lauderdale), and his biggest evening, hosted by the Nine To Twelve League baskets, hotel stays, theater tickets and more. the Lakeview area, for vacations and trips to fear for Chicago is out of his control: the weath- to benefit Vital Bridges. Prizes donated by businesses and individuals enjoy all our city has to offer. Our organization er. After all, the three games of bowling include are raffled after the first and second games. is working hard to uphold the standard Chica- “With any outdoor sporting event, weather is three very unique themes, such as partner “Strike Out Hunger began as an idea from go has set in hosting gay and lesbian sporting always the biggest concern,” he said. “We are bowl—one person bowls the first ball and his/ one of the bowlers who also volunteered with events. We can’t wait to showcase all the city working [with] our facilities to build in schedule her partner bowls the second ball. There’s also HIVCO, a predecessor organization to Vital has to offer.” contingencies to adjust as needed.” bowling bingo, a team competition that em- Bridges,” Paquet said. “The goal was simple: The Series 2011 committee held regular fund- The eight-member executive board for Series phasizes strategy; and the ever-popular cosmic raise money to purchase food and supplies. raisers in 2010, and will continue its fundrais- 2011 also includes: Jack Neilsen (founder and bowling—with the lights down, music up and Over the years, the event has expanded and, ing efforts into the summer. For instance, there director), Joe Cappelletti (director of finance), such unconventional bowling methods as bowl- for the past couple of years, has sold out. New ing between your legs or without your hands. twists have been added, including bowling us- To date, Strike Out Hunger has raised about ing No-Tap Rules, Bowling Bingo, Cosmic Bowl- $75,000 for Vital Bridges (and one of its pre- ing, etc. Jim Stubblefield, a founder of the decessor organizations, HIVCO). Nine to Twelve League, volunteers his time and “The GLBT community has been impacted by energy to play music throughout the evening. AIDS and HIV, so the important work [done] The prize table has continued to expand and by Vital Bridges to provide food, shelter and larger items are low available through a second comfort is recognized by our bowlers,” said tier of raffle tickets. John Paquet, president of the Nine To Twelve “I am very proud of the support of our League. “Strike Out Hunger is designed to do two bowling leagues in helping Vital Bridges a few things. First, we want to raise money as through our annual Strike Out Hunger bowling that is a continuing issue to ensure provision event, fall food drives, and the volunteers who of service. distribute food and resources to many individ- “Second, we want to continue to raise uals impacted by HIV and AIDS. The team from awareness. With HIV and AIDS still present Vital Bridges has been incredible to work with throughout society, it is important to continue from the staff level up through their executive to talk about the disease and the agencies that leaders and board members.” help those impacted. Personally, I look forward Paquet, who lives in Des Plaines and works to the day we can say, ‘Welcome to the LAST for the Chicago Transit Authority, has been Strike Out Hunger event to raise funds for Vital bowling in local gay leagues for 15 years— Bridges.’ But we’re not there yet. and boasts a 160 average. He now bowls for “Third, it is important to promote the great the Priapisms with three teammates in the work that Vital Bridges continues to perform Nine to Twelve and the Nice To Twelve No-Tap throughout Illinois. Several of our bowlers have Leagues. become drivers for Vital Bridges and personally To register for Strike Out Hunger 14, go to deliver food and supplies from the pantries to http://www.vitalbridges.org. Last year’s Gay Softball World Series. Photo from Cameron Turner persons living with HIV. These connections are WINDY CITY TIMES Jan. 19, 2011 35 the prestigious Athlete of the Year honor from com. “For years, he has dedicated himself to for- Michael Holtz: Phoenix-based Compete Magazine. warding gay equality by using sports events to The three finalists were David Rae from Irvine, raise both awareness and much-needed funds to In the swim Calif.; Eddie Valentine from Washington, D.C.; fight for gay rights. His Swim For Equality events and Wayne Knaub from Philadelphia. in New York and Los Angeles have both been of things “Our judges were impressed with Michael’s huge successes, and the Equality Night with the By Ross Forman ability to blend the love of his sport with fund- Clippers will be a strong statement about the raising for equality in California,” said Buddy acceptance of gay people in sports. Michael Holtz has spent plenty of days wearing Early, managing editor for Compete Magazine. “Equality Night with the Clippers was a brain- nothing but a Speedo. “Swim for Equality was Michael’s brainchild from storm of Mike and me, and we both pushed hard He was a standout swimmer at Barron Collier the beginning; he spearheaded this event and to get the Clippers 100 percent on board with High School, where he was the team captain and created a tremendous amount of buzz for the the event. So many other teams have been hap- finalist in the breaststroke and individual medley fight against Prop 8, coaxing 52 individuals to py to take the money of gay fans, but they’ve at the Florida State Championships. And then he swim 1.7 miles, including Olympic gold medalist been reticent to fully embrace events like these. swam, on scholarship, at Fordham University in . And it raised [about] $150,000 The Clippers have been unabashed in their sup- New York City. for Equality California. port of this night, which is still a bold statement Holtz’s swimming career ultimately ended due “Like our previous Athlete of the Year hon- for them in a league that has still yet to fully to a shoulder injury, but he didn’t truly hang up orees—Jeff Kagan of New York City and John embrace their gay members and fans.” his goggles. Deffee of Phoenix—Michael has made a huge Instead, Holtz made the transition into a ca- difference in both the gay sports community reer, making an impact on the LGBT community and the GLBT community at large. We couldn’t through swimming. be happier with the judges’ choice.” Holtz swam the English Channel in 2008, de- Holtz, 26, who now lives in Los Angles, be- spite being out of the pool for 10 months due to gan swimming at age 6, when he followed his a torn rotator cuff, as part of a relay that was a Michael Holtz. Photo courtesy of John Ska- older brother into the pool in their hometown of fundraiser for Deutsche Bank, where he worked licky. Naples, Fla., yet he hated it at first. in . That was until he realized he was pretty good been to instill a positive impact on the LGBT That led Holtz to create and organize the first at it—and by age 13 was part of the prestigious community, and outside of it as well, because Fire Island swim in New York City, which raised Florida Zone Team, which competed against oth- gay people are stereotyped to either not being more than $100,000 for the Stonewall Commu- er high-level swim teams from across the U.S. successful or not being looked at as an equal nity Foundation. “I think it’s great,” being named Athlete of individual in sports,” Holtz said. “Hopefully my And this past September, he organized the in- the Year, Holtz said. “I’m grateful for this op- story helps inflict a positive influence on our augural Swim For Equality fundraiser to benefit portunity, honor.” community, [and shows] that gay people can be Equality California, an event that attracted 52 Holtz is back on the fundraising trail as one of successful and can be successful in sports too. swimmers from six States for a 1.7-mile swim off the co-producers for the first-ever gay night at “I’ve had a lot of people who have been inspi- the coast of Malibu. The unique fundraiser drew a Los Angeles Clippers game—Feb. 2, when the rations to me, such as Greg Louganis and [for- swimmers ages 19 to 70, straight and gay—and Clippers play host to the Chicago Bulls at the mer pro player] John Amaechi, both raised $148,000 for Equality California. Staples Center, to benefit Equality California. of whom have overcome hurdles to be an LGBT Olympic diver Greg Louganis even completed “Mike deeply understands the power that sports person in sports.” the Swim For Equality. have to change hearts and minds,” said Cyd Zei- Holtz’s successful run, er, swim has landed him “Since I came out, one of my missions has gler of Los Angeles, the co-founder of Outsports. CONNEXIONS MAKE IT YOUR BUSINESS

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