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June 16, 2011 | Vol. 2, No. 16 Abele will seek partner benefits By Louis Weisberg benefits, as do employees Staff writer of many private Wisconsin- Milwaukee County based companies, includ- Executive Chris Abele said ing Northwestern Mutual, he will enact an ordinance Aurora Health Care, Foley extending health benefits & Lardner, Miller Brewing, to the same-sex partners M&I Bank, Associated Bank of county workers. Former and Marquette University. County Executive Scott A majority of the nation’s Walker vetoed a related Fortune 500 companies also P r i d e measure in 2009. provide such benefits. “To continue offering one Fair Wisconsin applauded category of employees fewer Abele’s announcement. benefits than others is unfair “County Executive Chris and makes it more difficult Abele’s announcement is a to attract the best possible signal that Milwaukee County 2 0 1 1 job candidates,” Abele said in is once again moving forward a statement. “I will work with under his bold and visionary the county board for pas- leadership,” executive direc- sage of a sensible domestic- tor Katie Belanger said in a partner benefits ordinance, statement. “Providing domes- and I will sign it.” tic partner health care cov- Abele first revealed his inten- erage to county employees tion to pass a domestic partner is an important step toward ordinance during the open- building a fair and inclusive ing ceremonies of Milwaukee work environment and a PRIDE INSIDE PrideFest on June 10. strong county government. Milwaukee celebrated Gay Pride momth with Milwaukee Employees of the state We look forward to work- Pridefest June 10-12 and the annual Milwaukee Pride and the city of Milwaukee ing closely with the county Parade on Sunday, June 12. See photos on pages 26-28. already receive partner executive and the Milwaukee County Board to make this proposal a reality.” In 2009, the board voted This 13-6 for a measure to look into Pocan eyes House seat the cost of extending health issue insurance to the domestic By Louis Weisberg reach a decision by mid-July Legislature’s powerful Joint registry. inside and online at partners of county workers. Staff writer on whether to launch a bid Committee on Finance. As an architect of the 2009 wisconsingazette.com Walker vetoed the measure. Out state Rep. Mark to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Pocan has won numerous state budget, Pocan helped to He said it would cost taxpay- Pocan, D-Madison, is eyeing a Herb Kohl. awards for his legislative work. address a $6.6 billion deficit News ers too much, even though the run for Congress. In 1998, Pocan suc- In 2009, Milwaukee Magazine without raising taxes on 99 WiGWAG ��2 measure would not have pro- Pocan said he’d seek U.S. ceeded Baldwin in his cur- and SEIU both named him percent of Wisconsinites and Regional Gaze ��4 vided the benefits but rather Rep. Tammy Baldwin’s 2nd rent position representing best legislator. That same while stimulating the econo- Editorial �� 14 ascertained their true cost to Congressional District seat Wisconsin’s 78th Assembly year, Planned Parenthood my through the creation of Faith Gaze �� 16 taxpayers. if she decides to run for the District. Since then, he’s recognized him for helping green jobs and other initia- International Gaze �� 21 Walker said the benefits U.S. Senate. “The determining become a major player to pass the Compassionate tives. would cost $4 million annu- factor is what Tammy’s up to, in the state’s Democratic Care for Rape Victims Act, Despite the deficit, “we still Features ally. But benefits provided by and everything seems to be Party, spearheading the and Fair Wisconsin honored got a lot done and protected WiGOUT �� 29 the City of Milwaukee, which leaning toward Tammy prob- party’s takeover of the him with its statewide leader things that the Republicans Art Gaze �� 30 has a much larger workforce, ably getting in,” Pocan said. Assembly in 2008 and award for his role in creating are going against now,” Pocan Theater �� 32 cost $216,000. Baldwin is expected to serving as co-chair of the the state’s domestic partner POCAN page 8 On the Town �� 44 Community Briefs �� 47 m A Jo r l eag u e m e s sage: it gets be tt e r paGE 20 061611 Steinhafels_Stickley Ad.pdf 1 5/30/11 8:23 AM 2 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | June 16, 2011 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | J u n e 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 3 LGBT news with a twist WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg

Yes, we’re that Richard King, a West of a federal building is not a on whether to run for president protest at Arlington National ‘faggot paper’ Point cadet, was commercial or political mes- in 2012. But the picture that Cemetery. WiG’s distribution manager awaiting a ride at sage board,” Marshall wrote. flashed on television screens to Hours before President Obama Bobby Wright was confronted Bush Intercontinental “What does flying the homosexu- illustrate Palin was actually come- appeared to lead a service at INTRODUCES... June 3 by a burly homophobe at Airport in mid-March al flag, or any other similar display, dian Tina Fey portraying Palin in a the Tomb of the Unknowns, 10 the Waukesha (go figure) Public when he was attacked by have to do with your central 2008 “Saturday Night Live” skit. members of Virginia’s Knights of Library. “Is that that faggot paper?” three bodyguards because he was banking mission?” A spokesman The real Palin is an employee of the Southern Cross, a branch he demanded. “Yes, if you want standing too close to LaBelle’s for the bank replied, “It repre- Fox News, making the mistake of the KKK, clashed with three to call it that,” replied our equal- luggage. King claims that LaBelle sents the bank’s commitment to seem especially odd. members of the anti-gay Kansas- ly burly Bobby, as he continued was seated in a limo, lowered diversity and inclusion, which are based church. KKK members told undeterred bringing LGBT visibil- the window and commanded her values we support.” Homo depot indeed reporters they were present to ity to some of the places where bodyguards to action. A surveil- Despite its political giving to counter Phelps’ “anti-troop” mes- it’s needed most. Still, we’d rather lance video shows three men Free advertising right-wing political leaders, Home sage. Members of the battling deal with bigots in Waukesha than pushing and punching King and An anti-gay Christian group Depot says it will not cave in to a extremist groups were kept cor- Shorewood’s City Market, which then walking away after knock- spent $7,000 to fly planes over boycott by the anti-gay American doned off in separate areas. happily takes the money of beau- ing him to the ground. The video Orlando, Fla., dragging giant ban- Family Association. AFA executive coup LGBT customers but refuses also shows Houston police taking ners that read, “Warning Gay Day vice president Buddy Smith trav- Off Target again to distribute Wisconsin Gazette. photos of LaBelle, and King being at Disney.” The air show was part eled to Atlanta to attend Home Despite its pro-equality work- At one point the owner threat- placed into an ambulance. of the Florida Family Association’s Depot’s annual shareholders place policies, Target Corp. said it ened to remove all publications boycott and protest of the annu- meeting and ask chairman Frank will neither oppose nor support an from the premises if we continued Rainbow in al event, which it claims “pro- Blake and other company execu- effort to enact a constitutional ban to make an issue of it. Oops, I Richmond motes homosexuality.” The group tives to cease supporting LGBT on same-sex marriage in the com- guess we just did. A Virginia lawmaker saw only charges that gay couples publicly groups and causes. Blake thanked pany’s home state of Minnesota. red when he learned that a rain- kiss, hug and grope each other the AFA but reiterated the com- At its annual meeting on June 8, Caution: bow Pride flag was flying from – behavior the group’s leaders pany’s support for diversity. Target chairman and CEO Gregg Diva nearby the Federal Reserve Bank tower believe will turn children gay if Steinhafel told shareholders, “Our Diva Patti LaBelle is facing a in Richmond. State Del. Bob they witness it. Extreme battle position at this particular time is lawsuit for allegedly ordering her Marshall, in a memo to bank Members of the Ku Klux Klan that we are going to be neutral on bodyguards to beat a man waiting president Jeffrey Lacker, ordered, Fox news flash confronted demonstrators from that particular issue, as we would Steinhafels is proud to be the for a ride outside a Houston air- “Take down that flag.” Marshall Fox News aired a story June 5 the anti-gay Westboro Baptist be on other social issues that have port terminal. The suit alleges that complained, “A flagpole in front about Sarah Palin being “50-50” Church during a Memorial Day polarizing points of view.” exclusive Stickley dealer serving southeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley.

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Got news? Tell us REGIONAL GAzE [email protected]. NOH8 Campaign coming to Milwaukee The InterContinental many photos as possible in newlyweds, law enforcement, Milwaukee is hosting an open Milwaukee. artists, celebrities, and many photo shoot for the national “We are honored to have more. Wis. LGBT youth data cited in CDC report NOH8 Campaign from 4 p.m. the opportunity to bring this The cost for an individ- to 8 p.m. on Aug. 12. important campaign to the ual portrait is $40 and for By Louis Weisberg ior and experience violence, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the result of a fair amount • Other drug use (e.g., cur- Created by celebrity pho- Milwaukee area and hope to couple/group portraits is Staff writer Researchers according the study. Wisconsin – and six large of exclusion” experienced by rent marijuana use). tographer Adam Bouska and help raise a significant amount $25 per person. Participants LGBT youth in Wisconsin “This report should be urban school districts – LGBT teens. • Sexual behaviors (e.g., his partner Jeff Parshley in of money to support NOH8,” are asked to wear white are nearly five times like- analyzed data a wake-up call for families, Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, “It’s not genetic and it’s not condom use). response to the passage of says Tim Smith, general man- and arrive camera ready. lier than their heterosexual from Youth schools and communities New York City, San Diego moral turpitude,” Hollander • Dietary behaviors (e.g., Proposition 8 in California, ager of the InterContinental Reservations are not taken. peers to have skipped school that we need to do a much and San Francisco. said. “It’s he result of social ate vegetables 3 or more the campaign is a photograph- Milwaukee. “We’re expecting Photos are taken on a first in the past 30 days due to Risk Behavior better job of supporting The report represents the exclusion and discrimina- times per day). ic silent protest. Celebrities a huge turnout.” come, first served basis. safety fears. these young people. Any first time the federal govern- tion.” • Physical activity and sed- ranging from Kin Kardashian Nearly two and a Anyone in line by 8 p.m. They’re five-and-a-half Surveys in six effort to promote adolescent ment has conducted a wide- The CDC report found entary behaviors (e.g., physi- and Kathy Griffin to Cindy half years since its incep- to be photographed on the times more likely to have health and safety must take ranging analysis across states, that gay and lesbian students cally active at least 60 min- McCain and Deepak Chopra tion, the NOH8 Campaign evening of the event will be been in a physical fight result- urban school into account the additional large urban school districts nationally have higher preva- utes per day for 7 days). have been photographed for has grown to over 13,000 eligible for the shoot. ing in an injury requiring stressors these youth experi- and risk behaviors. lence rates for 49-90 percent • Weight management (e.g., the project with tape over faces. The campaign began For more details on the treatment by a doctor or districts, ence because of their sexual “Some people will make of all the health risks mea- did not eat for 24 hours or their mouths and “NOH8” with portraits of everyday NOH8 Campaign, visit nurse in the past 12 months. including orientation, such as stigma, this a story about how risky sured, including: more to lose weight or to painted on one cheek. Californians from all walks of NOH8 or follow on Twitter And they’re nearly three discrimination, and victimiza- and irresponsible LGBT • Behaviors that contrib- keep from gaining weight). Bouska plans to set up a life and soon rose to include (@NOH8Campaign). PHOTO: COURTESY times likelier to have been Milwaukee. tion,” said Howell Wechsler, teens are,” warned Gary ute to unintentional injuries Bisexual students had studio at the hotel to take as politicians, military personnel, – L.W. Photos from the NOH8 campaign. forced to take part in a sex- director of CDC’s Division Hollander, executive direc- (e.g., rarely or never wore a higher prevalence rates for ual activity. of Adolescent and School tor of Diverse & Resilient. seat belt). 57 percent to 86 percent of These health disparities Health. “We are very con- The Milwaukee-based orga- • Behaviors that contrib- all health risks measured. High school wrestlers charged with harassment and others, first reported youth in Wisconsin are not cerned that these students nization provides advocacy ute to violence (e.g., did not Hollander said federal a year ago, are included an anomaly. face such dramatic disparities and support for LGBT health go to school because of safe- health officials will probably Four high school wres- Rapids police that his Lincoln “During some of those other wrestlers,” according sexual harassment. Zachary Benitz, 18, Kasey in a new report from the Throughout the nation, for so many different health issues in Wisconsin. ty concerns). use the data contained in tlers on Wisconsin’s state High School teammates occasions he was hit by each to the complaint. Police interviewed six Einerson, 17, Rylan Lubeck, Centers for Disease Control LGBT students are more risks.” Hollander said the report • Behaviors related to the report “as an oppor- championship team face harassed him on five to 10 of their penises on his leg,” Law enforcement offi- witnesses who confirmed 17, and Devin Peterson, 17, and Prevention on the unique likely than heterosexual stu- Researchers analyzed data actually underscores that the attempted suicide (e.g., made tunity to pay attention” to criminal charges for alleged- occasions. According to the the complaint stated. cials learned of the alleged aspects of the boy’s account. face fines up to $1,000 or up challenges facing LGBT youth dents to engage in unhealthy from Youth Risk Behavior health disparities faced by a suicide plan). the specific health needs of ly sexually harassing a team criminal complaint filed, In one incident a team- harassment after the boy’s As a result, four wrestlers to 90 days in jail. nationwide. The first of its behaviors, including tobacco, Surveys conducted from LGBT youths are “the con- • Tobacco use (e.g., ever LGBT youth. member repeatedly in the the older boys were “danc- mate “placed his penis on mother contacted the were charged in Wood Benitiz’s father is coach of the kind from the federal govern- alcohol and drug use. They’re 2001 to 2009 in seven states sequence of insufficient sup- smoked cigarettes). locker room. ing around him while they (the victim’s) butt” and he school principal to say her County Circuit Court with team, which won its 20th team ment, the report shows that likelier to have risky sex, – Connecticut, Delaware, port and acceptance by the • Alcohol use (e.g., binge Follow the news at The mother of a 15-year- (were) naked, swinging their “could not get away because son did not want to attend misdemeanor disorderly state championship this year. the challenges faced by LGBT demonstrate suicidal behav- Maine, Massachusetts, broader community and also drinking). www.wisconsingazette.com. old boy notified Wisconsin penises at him.” he was boxed in by two the team banquet due to the conduct. – L.W. Ingredients for Life. 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Got news? Tell us REGIONAL GAzE [email protected]. West Bend school board approves GSA By Louis Weisberg Since then, students and dices ahead of what’s best for school board members are forming these groups in happens in a lot of school Staff writer student advisors have con- for young people,” Presgraves is … is it worth $300,000+ part to combat bullying and district like this is there is a The West Bend School tinually requested official said. of the taxpayers’ money to harassment of LGBT stu- big uproar about Gay Straight Board voted June 13 to rec- status, only to be denied. The West Bend GSA’s bat- litigate this point? In my opin- dents and to promote under- Alliances and then once … Home Equity Line of Credit ognize a Gay-Straight Alliance While other student groups tle for recognition reopened ion, no.” standing and respect in the the school district follows after denying it official status were able to gain recogni- wounds in the community In fact, federal case law school community.” the law and a GSA forms, all for nearly a decade. tion without even present- from a similar battle over is very clear in supporting Duncan said that while of the people who are big The 4-3 vote approving ing a formal application, West a campaign to ban the the right of GSAs to exist, GSAs focus primarily on opponents start to realize the GSA came on condi- Bend’s GSA was required to book “Heather Has Two Presgraves said. If there was LGBT students, their efforts that what they were told % tion that the group drop its go through arduous proce- Mommies” from the local any doubt, it was eliminated to promote respect, toler- about Gay Straight Alliances 2.99 APR* federal lawsuit against the dures designed specifically to library in 2009. Some of the the morning after the West ance and inclusion benefit all is not really what’s going on.” school board. A suit filed in keep it out, Brian Juchems, same religious extremists Bend School Board vote, students. Presgraves said denying Introductory Rate for 9 Months Milwaukee federal court on program director for the who waged that war also when Secretary of Education “By encouraging dialogue GSAs has damaging conse- May 12 charged board mem- Madison-based Gay Straight spearheaded the fight against Arne Duncan issued a memo and providing supportive quences. bers with violating students’ Alliance for Safe Schools, told the GSA, including right-wing in the form of a “dear col- resources, these groups can “When school districts First Amendment rights and WiG last month. activist Ginny Maziarka. She league” letter underscoring help make schools safe and say there’s something wrong breaking a federal law forbid- Daryl Presgraves, com- launched the petition drive the Obama administration’s affirming environments for with GSAs, that sends a ding schools to deny equal munications director for to ban the book and also support for GSAs. everyone,” Duncan said. clear message to students at Rates As Low As access to student organiza- GLSEN, which strands for fired up opposition to the “Gay-straight alliances Presgraves said Duncan’s that school that something’s tions based on their beliefs. Gay, Lesbian and Straight GSA via her blog, wissup. (GSAs) and similar student- announcement was unrelated wrong with these students. With official recognition, Education Network, said the blogspot.com. initiated groups address- to the situation in West Bend. We wonder why nearly nine the GSA will be able to hold situation faced by the West As of press time, Maziarka ing LGBT issues can play an But he predicted that once out of 10 LGBT students fundraisers, have a place in Bend GSA “is something had yet to weigh in on the important role in promot- people in West Bend become have been harassed in the 3.99 the yearbook and put up a that’s pretty common unfor- GSA’s approval. But boot- ing safer schools and creat- familiar with the work of last year at school, but you Variable Rate after Introductory Period% bulletin board for the first tunately around the country.” sandsabers.com, another ing more welcoming learn- GSAs, they’d change their don’t have to look very far APR* time since the group formed “It’s unfortunate that a lot right-wing West Bend blog ing environments,” Duncan minds about them. to see where the message in 2002. of places put their preju- site, opined: “So the question wrote. “Nationwide, students “The strange thing that was sent.” Same-sex Illinois couples join in civil unions By Gary Barlow Illinois House’s other two joined together came from all Other longtime couples Special to WiG gay/lesbian members, Reps. walks of life. Some, like Myra who’ve also fought for Hundreds of family mem- Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, and Rodriguez and Janeida Rivera, years for equality said they bers, friends and supporters Deb Mell, D-Chicago. Chicago are relatively young. Others, agreed that it was hard to filled Chicago’s Millennium Mayor Rahm Emanuel and though, had waited much lon- believe. Among those joined Park on June 2 as 32 couples the city’s two gay city coun- ger for a day to come that together were Chicago Gay celebrated civil unions on the cil members, Alds. James they could not have foreseen and Lesbian Hall of Fame first day the new Illinois civil Cappleman, 46th, and Tom when they first met. inductees Evette Cardona unions law made that pos- Tunney, 44th, represented the Patrick Bova, 79, and Jim and Mona Noriega, who just sible. city at the event, which was Darby, 73, were among the took over as commissioner “I think it’s a wonderful day sponsored by the Chicago first couples joined together, of the Chicago Department for the state of Illinois,” said Commission on Human making it official after 47 of Human Rights under Just picture what you Illinois state Rep. Greg Harris, Relations’ Advisory Council years as partners when Emanuel. D-Chicago, who was chief on LGBT Issues. Evans declared them spouses “I never thought I would sponsor of the civil unions “This is indeed an historic in the eyes of the state. It hold hands with her and put can do with a rate this low. bill and guided it to passage day, a special day, that all of was something they never a ring on her finger sur- last December. “Just look us in the Land of Lincoln thought would happen, they rounded by our families,” Cook up a new kitchen. Renovate that bathroom. If you can picture it, you can do it with a U.S. Bank Home Equity Line of Credit. around at how joyous this is can celebrate,” Quinn said. said. Cardona said. for all the families. If anyone “There are all kinds of fami- “It was just not on the Following the ceremonies, Apply today at your local U.S. Bank, usbank.com or give us a call at 888-444-BANK. Go ahead. Bring your dreams to life. 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Simon, D; Harris and the The couples who were know if I’d live to see it.” recognizes civil unions and licenses for civil unions June the day. 8 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | June 16, 2011 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | J u n e 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 9 LGBT Outreach’s Harold ‘Harry’ Straetz dies REGIONAL Briefs Anyone can sell Harold “Harry” James ence. The same year, Straetz as a staff member for LGBT Seattle, Ed Hauschild of Park Drive, Madison, at noon on you insurance. Straetz, 53, of Madison died moved to Madison to attend OutReach, Inc., Madison’s Falls; nieces Susan Hauschild June 18. Visitation will be at Medical College and individual counseling to a the fall of 2010 in response to a serving the LGBT community. on June 8 at HospiceCare Inc., UW-Madison Law School. Due LGBT Community Center. of Minneapolis, Holly Mosley the funeral home from 10 receives $5.9 new, social network-level inter- spate of gay suicides. after a three-and-a-half-year to a brief illness, Straetz had to Straetz enjoyed his work, of Iowa, Terry Findley, Tammy a.m. until the time of the million HIV grant vention approach. “The Cubs applaud the Giants Minnesotans The difference is battle with cancer. resign from school and pur- dancing, music, outdoor Brothers, Kimbery Freeman, service on Saturday. The Medical College of for their stand against anti-LGBT evenly split on service. Straetz was born on Aug. sued a career as a wait staffer activities, his friends and fam- Fara Lowry and Christy Memorials may be made Wisconsin received a five-year, bullying. Bullying of anyone for gay marriage louis: the cubs 20, 1957, in Milwaukee, the and supervisor at various res- ily, and his great zest for life. Botsford, all of Attalla, Ala.; to Gilda’s Club of Madison, $5.9 million grant from the any reason is unacceptable,” A new Public Policy Poll shows item dupes son of Thomas and Anna taurants in Madison, primar- He is survived by his sis- Harry’s “Hair-Bear-Care- HospiceCare Inc., and LGBT National Institutes of Health’s said Laura Ricketts, Cubs owner Minnesotans evenly split on the info already in (Beck) Straetz. In 1967 the ily with the Ovens of Brittany ter Cindy (Aaron) McClaire Team”; Walt Jackson, Robin OutReach. National Institute of Mental and board member. “We are issue of same-sex marriage. sports story… family moved to Glidden, Restaurants, Sun Porch, Sun of Kaukauna; nephews Jake Gee, Blanka Pinkasova, Josh The family would like to Health to investigate new HIV proud to join the Giants in tak- Voters in the state will decide in state do you have where Straetz lived his early Print and Montes Blue Plate (Pam) McClaire of Kaukauna, Bartz, and numerous special especially thank the doctors, prevention approaches for ing a stand against bullying and fall 2012 whether to amend their minsuranceid and another brief? life and finished school. In Diner. During this time, Straetz Ian (Anna Vandehey) friends from over the years. nurses and staff members at African-American men who have encourage other professional constitution to restrict marriage investment services also, needs 1987 he graduated from the was extensively involved as McClaire of Kaukauna, Memorial services will UW Hospital Oncology Unit, sex with men. sports organizations to do the to opposite-sex couples. writer cred P hoto : Facebook UW-Superior with a bach- a volunteer, board member, Charles Hauschild of be held at Gunderson East HospiceCare Inc., and Bellmont Although African-American same.” Forty-seven percent of SPECIALIZING IN Harry Straetz elor’s degree in political sci- and for the past nine years Minneapolis, Tim Hauschild of Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Rehabilitation Center. gay and bisexual men represent Ricketts, an out lesbian who Minnesotans told pollsters they Group Health Insurance and Benefit only one percent of the nation’s serves on the board of direc- believe the constitution should Plans, Individual Health Plans, population, they account for 25 tors of Lambda Legal, is the first not be amended to prohibit gays Dental, Life & Disability percent of all new HIV infec- openly gay owner of a Major and lesbians from marrying, while Domestic Partnership Benefits P hoto : C O U RT E S Y tions in the United States. Jeffrey League Baseball team. 46 said it should. Similarly, 46 per- Serving Milwaukee and the LGBT State Rep. Mark Pocan A. Kelly, director of the Medical The Cubs have a long history cent support same-sex marriage, Community for over 20 years College’s Center for AIDS Cubs to make ‘It of support in the LGBT com- and 45 percent think it should Intervention Research aims to Gets Better’ video munity. In 2010, Ricketts head- still be illegal. Call or email for a develop an intervention that will The Chicago Cubs will become lined the team’s float in Chicago’s “Minnesota voters are evenly help to prevent HIV among high- the second major sports team to annual Pride Parade. The now- split on gay marriage right now,” Customized Quote risk African-American men who create an “It Gets Better” video defunct Chicago Free Press said Dean Debnam, president have sex with men. as part of a campaign to prevent began hosting an annual Out at of Public Policy Polling. “What’s John M. Tomlinson Most existing approaches have suicides among bullied LGBT the Ballgame event at Wrigley interesting though is how fast Mid-State Insurance relied on individual or small- teens. The San Francisco Giants Field a decade ago. public opinion is moving on this (414) 254-9964 group risk reduction counseling, released a video for the campaign Recent Cubs’ donations have issue. It’s entirely conceivable (262) 241-0550 [email protected] but those approaches have lim- last week. supported Cubs Care Courts, that in another 17 months the WIHealthInsure.com ited effectiveness in a population More than 10,000 “It Gets the gymnasium at Lake View’s state will have a clear majority that historically has not sought Better” videos have been pro- Center on Halsted ($30,000 in supportive of same-sex marriage. counseling. duced since syndicated columnist 2011) and the AIDS Foundation That’s the direction things are Kelly’s research will compare Dan Savage and his partner Terry of Chicago ($50,000 in 2009) as going in.” the traditional testing, treatment Miller launched the project in well as many other organizations - L.W. Baldwin is a ‘very strong vote-getter’ POCAN from page 1 Currently there are four ish on Baldwin’s prospects of said. “We showed that with out members of Congress. becoming the nation’s first progressive priorities you “Victory Fund is very out senator. can get a lot done and still enthusiastic about keeping “Tammy’s a very strong address the tough fiscal times this congressional seat, and vote-getter,” he said. “She can that were caused by the fed- they want to be involved in bring out turnout like no one eral economy.” any way possible,” Pocan said. else.” With so many leadership Pocan said it’s also impor- A late-May poll by Public accomplishments under his tant for the 2nd District to Policy Polling showed that belt, Pocan is being aggres- “continue to have someone former Sen. Russ Feingold, sively courted to run by who is an unashamed and who lost reelection last year the Gay and Lesbian Victory unabashed progressive out after serving three terms, Fund, if Baldwin decides on a there willing to fight the is the favorite to succeed Senate bid. The group’s goal fight.” Kohl. Baldwin came in sec- is to elect openly gay leaders. Meanwhile, Pocan is bull- ond in the poll and out- performed nearly all of the likely GOP candidates, including Wisconsin House Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann and Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen – all Tea Party-allied officials. The poll showed only former Gov. Tommy Thompson beating Baldwin – by 1 percent, which was within the poll’s margin of error. Political insiders say Thompson is unlikely to run because pervasive rumors about his extra-marital affairs would embarrass his family and prove to be an electoral distraction. 10 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | June 16, 2011 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | J u n e 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 11

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AP writer “Diversions, April, the Atlanta-based law celebrated the apps’ remov- gets carefully. “Incidents of rage against As the gay-rights movement firm King & Spalding pulled als, while the apps’ creators “We understand there are haters, verbal abuse of oppo- advances, there’s increasing scare tactics out of an agreement with contended their freedom of good-hearted Americans in nents, boycotts of small- evidence of an intriguing role and this House Republicans to defend expression was being unjustly the middle who are still strug- business owners, absolutist reversal: Today, it’s the con- the federal ban on same-sex curtailed. gling with these issues,” he enforcement of anti-discrimi- servative opponents of that playing the marriage. “The gay-rights groups have said. “Different activists have nation laws: Those and other movement who seem eager to In New York, state Sen. shown their fangs,” wrote different ways of getting to the ‘zero-tolerance’ tactics play depict themselves as victims of victim are Ruben Diaz, a Democrat Chuck Colson, the Watergate same end, and some of those into the ‘homosexual bul- intolerance. from the Bronx, contends figure turned born-again are bound to make certain lies’ narrative,” Rauch wrote. To them, the gay-rights all they have he’s received death threats Christian who helped launch people feel uncomfortable.” “The other side, in short, is lobby has morphed into a because he opposes legis- the Manhattan Declaration. Though same-sex marriage counting on us to hand them relentless bully – pressuring left.” lation to legalize same-sex “They want to silence, yes, is legal in only five states, it the victimhood weapon. Our companies and law firms into marriage. destroy those who don’t has for the first time gained task is to deny it to them.” As ideological foes spar over policy reversals, making it Apple Inc. recently with- agree with their agenda.” the support of a majority This program is taboo in some circumstanc- are losing the argument drew two iPhone apps from The campaign that pres- of Americans, according to these issues, the American funded by the es to express opposition to on marriage,” said lawyer its App Store after complaints sured King & Spalding to with- a series of recent national Civil Liberties Union is con- University of same-sex marriage. Evan Wolfson, executive and petition campaigns by draw from the U.S. Defense of opinion polls. For some gay fronted with a delicate balanc- Wisconsin School “They’re advocating for a director of the advocacy gay-rights supporters. Marriage Act case was criti- activists, this trend has fueled ing act. Its national gay rights of Medicine and lot of changes in the name of group Freedom to Marry. One app was intended cized by a relatively wide range efforts to make their oppo- project battles aggressively Public Health’s tolerance,” said Jim Campbell, “Diversions, scare tactics and to publicize the Manhattan of commentators and legal nents’ views seem shameful. against anti-gay discrimination, Wisconsin an attorney with the conser- this playing the victim are all Declaration, a document experts, not just conservative “Their beliefs on this issue but, as a longtime defender of Partnership vative Alliance Defense Fund. they have left.” signed in 2009 by scores of foes of gay marriage. are very quickly becoming free speech, the ACLU also is Program “Yet ironically the tolerance Among the recent incidents conservative Christian lead- “To think it’s a good idea socially disgraceful, much in the expected to intervene some- is not returned, for people prompting some conserva- ers. It condemns same-sex to attack lawyers defending way white supremacy is socially times on behalf of anti-gay of faith who don’t agree with tives to complain of intoler- marriage as immoral and sug- unpopular clients – I don’t disgraceful,” wrote Evan Hurst expression. their agenda.” ance or political bullying: gests that legalizing it could have words for how stu- of the advocacy group Truth For example, the ACLU Many gay activists, recalling Olympic gold medal gym- open the door to recognition pid and wrong that is,” said Wins Out. “They are certainly pressed a lawsuit on behalf of their movement’s past strug- nast Peter Vidmar stepped of polygamy and sibling incest. Wendy Kaminer, a lawyer and entitled to cling to backwoods, the fundamentalist Westboro gles and mindful of remaining down as chief of mission for The other app was for writer who formerly served uneducated, reality-rejecting Baptist Church, which has bias, consider such protesta- the 2012 U.S. Olympic team Exodus International, a net- on the board of the American views ... but their ‘religious free- outraged mourning com- tions by their foes to be hol- in May following controversy work of ministries that depict Civil Liberties Union. dom’ doesn’t call for the rest munities by picketing ser- low and hypocritical. over his opposition to gay homosexuality as a destructive However, the gay-rights of us to somehow pretend vice members’ funerals with “They lost the argument marriage. condition that can be over- activists involved in pressur- their views aren’t disgusting crudely worded signs con- TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF on gay rights and now they After coming under fire come through Christian faith. ing King & Spalding were and hateful.” demning homosexuality. 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When a Republican legislator in Alabama switches parties to protest the to wear, sets to stand on, scene part- statement: Twenty years later, after constitutionalize bigotry. We …We must conclude that GOP’s attacks on teachers, you know there’s a progressive backlash a-coming. ners to act with, or a printed-out paycheck from “(T)housands of homosex- the Stonewall Rebellion, are not going to allow that to Amendment 2 classifies As legislatures across the country adjourn, it’s clear that voters are not accounting to put in his pocket.” uals live out their lives bewil- Gay liberation took up happen. On this anniversary homosexuals not to further pleased with the right-wing genie they let out of the bottle last fall. Florida – Tina Fey, producer and star of “30 Rock,” commenting dered, unhappy and alone – a more militant posture. of Stonewall, I ask my gay a proper legislative end but Gov. Rick Scott’s approval rating dipped to 29 percent after only four months on the shocking anti-gay tirade delivered by her co-star isolated from their own kind In “Gay is Good,” Martha sisters and brothers to make to make them unequal to in office. A recent Ohio poll showed that Tea Party Gov. John Kasich would Tracy Morgan during an appearance in Nashville. and unable to adjust to the Shelley warned: “Look out the commitment to fight for everyone else. This Colorado lose by 25 points if he faced his November 2010 opponent today. dominant culture. …A major straights. Here comes the themselves. For their free- cannot do. A State cannot so This pattern is repeated in polls taken in state after state. A May 25 poll “A writer who happens to be gay or lesbian must purpose of the Mattachine Gay Liberation Front. …We dom. For their country.” deem a class of persons a asking voters whom they would support in a recall election between Gov. be able to transcend self. I am not a gay writer. I Society is to provide a con- want something more now, In his “Political Will,” Milk stranger to its laws.” Scott Walker and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett showed Barrett winning by am a writer who happens to be gay. Any definition sensus of principle around something more than the tol- asked that people’s anger be From Lawrence v. Texas seven points. which limits us is deplorable.” which all of our people can erance you never gave us. But channeled into coming out: (2003), which struck down Polls also show that Walker is the most polarizing governor in the nation. – Three time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward rally and from which they can to understand that, you must “That would do more to the Texas sodomy statute and He has a margin of support that nears 90 percent among Republicans but is Albee accepting the Pioneer Award during the 23rd annual derive a feeling of ‘belonging.’ understand who we are.” end prejudice overnight than reversed a previous ruling only in the single digits among Democrats. Lambda Literary Awards ceremony on May 26. “The Society believes “We are the extrusions anybody could imagine. I urge that states could criminal- But instead of trying to bring the state together and win over Democrats homosexuals can lead well- of your unconscious mind – them to come out. Only that ize private, consensual sex- and Independents, Wisconsin Republicans are desperately trying to rig future “I do not believe that a celebration of ‘gay Pride’ adjusted, wholesome and your worst fears made flesh. way will we start to achieve ual behavior between adults, elections in their favor. They passed a bill extending the length of residency has anything to do with the mission of the Federal socially productive lives once From the beautiful boys at our rights.” here again is Justice Kennedy: required to vote from 10 to 28 days, eliminating party-line voting, pushing back Reserve under the Federal Reserve Act passed by ignorance against them is suc- Cherry Grove to the aging Every LGBT person “When homosexual con- the deadline to get an absentee ballot and, most importantly, requiring every Congress. This is a celebration of a behavior that cessfully combated and once queens in the uptown bars, should know about the duct is made criminal by the voter to present a photo ID or a naturalization certificate in order to vote. is still a class six felony in Virginia. How can the homosexuals themselves feel the taxi-driving dykes to the two Supreme Court rulings law of the state, that decla- The law would allow some student IDs to qualify, but notably not the ones American people trust the judgment of the Federal they have a dignified and use- lesbian fashion models, the that have upheld our rights ration in and of itself is an issued by the University of Wisconsin. Reserve as an institution when its spokesperson ful role to play in society. … hookers on 42nd Street, the to privacy and equal pro- invitation to subject homo- All of these moves, of course, have been carefully calibrated based on vot- celebrates an attack on public morals?” Once unification and edu- leather lovers, and the very tection. The first, Romer v. sexual persons to discrimina- ing statistics to reduce turnout among Democratic voters, especially seniors, – Virginia Delegate Robert Marshall in a letter to the cation have progressed, it ordinary, very un-lurid gays. Evans (1996), struck down a tion both in the public and in students and lower-income voters. president of the Richmond Federal Reserve urging that becomes imperative … to …We are the sort of peo- Colorado amendment that the private spheres. …The GOP officials have also admitted they plan to run phony candidates against a rainbow flag being flown for LGBT Pride month be push forward into the realm ple everyone was taught to repealed civil rights protec- petitioners are entitled to Democrats in next month’s recall elections of six Republican state senators. removed. of political action to erase despise – and now we are tions pertaining to sexual respect for their private lives. Putting phony Democrats on the ballot will turn the July 12 race into a pri- from our law books the dis- shaking off the chains of self- orientation. Justice Anthony The state cannot demean mary, stalling the actual election until Aug. 8. { Letters } “We do not make policy decisions based on criminatory and oppressive hatred and marching on your Kennedy’s decision was elo- their existence or control As we saw during the budget standoff last winter, dirty tricks come easily what’s best for our corporate sponsors. (The merg- legislation presently direct- citadels of repression.” quent: their destiny by making their to Walker, who was thrown out of Marquette University for cheating. But they 30 years after epidemic, and still, there are teenagers, they accounted for er between AT&T and T-Mobile would) increase ed against the homosexual In 1978, Harvey Milk “If the constitutional con- private sexual conduct a won’t play in Wisconsin. Political treachery ultimately derailed Richard Nixon Thirty years after the start people that think HIV can be 68 percent of new AIDS diag- functionality and speed, thus growing engagement minority.” ingeniously co-opted the ception of ‘equal protection crime.” and Rod Blagojevich, and it will bring down Walker even faster. of the AIDS epidemic, we are transmitted by drinking from noses among teens in 2009. and improving the effectiveness of the online advo- still struggling with stigma, the same glass or straw.” We have failed miserably cacy work that is advancing equality for all.” misinformation and fear of HIV can only be transmit- at developing public health – GLAAD spokesman Rich Ferraro explaining to Politico those infected with HIV. Just ted by specific fluids: blood, HIV prevention messages why his group supports the merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. this week, while drinking with semen, vaginal secretions and that resonate with the men Fast track to the fringe friends and colleagues, I was breast milk. And with the that black women have sex “Our position at this particular time is that we reminded of how much more help of anti-retroviral therapy, with. We need to invite our are going to be neutral on that particular issue, as If the first half of this year interviewer “my state of The Wisconsin Gazette is published every work we have to do when it an HIV-positive person with a brothers to the table. They we would be on other social issues that have polar- has taught us anything, it’s Kim Simac Wisconsin is awful.” In one of other week and distributed throughout comes to educating the pub- non-detectable viral load has are virtually invisible in this izing points of view.” that our entire state govern- takes her speeches, she described the Milwaukee area, Madison, Racine, lic. We ordered a huge drink only a 4 percent chance of epidemic. – Target Corp. CEO Greg Steinhafel saying his company ment has not simply been Opinion what she called the “com- Kenosha, and 40 other cities statewide. (bucket sized), one that came passing on the virus. Today on the 30th year will stay neutral on a law that would amend Minnesota’s taken over by Republicans Cory liebmann extremism to placent selfish American” To have WiG delivered to your address, complete with six fun neon Black women have been of this pandemic I urge you constitution to ban same-sex marriage. but by radicals. Sadly, their and declared that the United CEO/PRINCIpal contact circulation@wisconsingazette. straws. Folks were chatting, especially hard hit by HIV. In to change the way you view extremism includes fighting listen to Simac for very long a new level. States became a “genocide Leonard Sobczak com or call 414-961-3240, ext. 101 laughing and having a grand 2009, black women account- HIV, I encourage you to learn “When my daughter came home from school one equality and open hostility to realize just how extreme nation” in the 1970s. She ole time. As the evening pro- ed for 64 percent of esti- all that you can about this day saying that a classmate had two mommies, my toward the LGBT commu- she is compared to most went on to suggest that Publisher/ gressed, people began to for- mated AIDS diagnoses among disease, most of all I implore response was, ‘Two mommies? How lucky is she?!’” nity in general. Wisconsinites. Although she maybe we shouldn’t talk Editor in Chief contributors get which straws were theirs. women ages 13 and older. Yet you join me in working to – Actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The GOP’s march to the has no elected or applicable Simac lists a number of the about what a great country Louis Weisberg Debra Brehmer, Will Fellows, One person exclaimed, “It’s we are only 12 percent of the make certain that this disease fringe is not slowing down. experience, she’s supported most rabidly anti-gay nation- America is but rather what a Jody Hirsh, Rick Karlin, Cory Liebmann, OK if I drink from some- U.S. population of women. is not a birth rite for our “The gay-rights groups have shown their fangs. The six Republican state by the Republican Party. al organizations, including great country it was. NATIONAL NEWS Editor Jamakaya, Mike Muckian, Kat Murrell, one else’s straw – I’m not The Centers for Disease youth. They want to silence, yes, destroy those who don’t senators facing recalls this While promoting one of Focus on the Family and the Extremist candidates such Lisa Neff Peggy Schulz, Anne Siegel, Dan Wilson sick, it’s not like I have AIDS Control and Prevention Hadiyah Charles agree with their agenda.” summer all have bad records her “children’s books,” Simac American Family Association. as Simac are a dime a dozen. or anything!” That comment report that although black Advisory board member – Chuck Colson, Watergate felon turned born-again on equality. But some of the appeared on a low-quality She has attended so-called They have always popped up Creative Director Distribution Manager struck me like a lightening teens (ages 13–19) represent of The Center of HIV Christian. Republican candidates run- religious program called “By “Values Voters” events in in election cycles. The differ- Jim Lautenbach Robert Wright bolt: “Thirty years into this only about 17 percent of U.S. Law and Policy ning in recall elections against the Book.” During the inter- Washington, D.C., which are ence in Wisconsin is that the “We own this place and can tell you to leave if current Democratic state view, she expressed nearly sponsored by groups like the Republican Party apparatus is Account Executives Web designer/developer we want to.” senators take things to an every paranoid right-wing Family Research Council. openly backing them. Jim Lautenbach, Kevin Rux - A Bible-wielding maintenance technician forcing two entirely new level. idea possible. Despite declaring herself It is one thing to be a Lindsey Makoutz, Marypat Wulff gay men with developmental and intel- Kim Simac, the lead- Simac made the baseless to be such a “patriot,” Simac conservative Republican, but office assistant Our mission lectual disabilities to leave a public swim- er of the Tea Party group claim that ministers are los- doesn’t feel fondly about her it is an entirely different thing Entertainment Editor Anita Gielow To inform, engage and empower Wisconsin’s LGBT community ming pool in Hazard, Ky. The staff oper- Northwoods Patriots, has ing the freedom to say what state or her country when to support divisive candi- Gregg Shapiro by providing a professional, independent print and online source for news ating the pool said “gay people” aren’t announced her campaign they want from their pulpits. a party that she doesn’t like dates on the lunatic fringe. and commentary, as well as coverage of political and cultural issues. allowed to swim there. to run against Democratic She disputed the idea of sep- is in power. Prior to the Yet that is exactly the road Please recirculate and recycle this publication. state Sen. Jim Holperin this aration of church and state. state takeover by Republican that the Republican Party of summer. You don’t have to On her various websites, extremists, Simac told an Wisconsin is traveling. 16 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | June 16, 2011 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | J u n e 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 17 something important! Got news? 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An engaging U DeLong case reflects religious unease By Lisa Neff viduals, but also family mem- the SEIU Local 200United. INVITED ’RE and unique2 -day event Staff writer bers, neighbors and co-work- “On behalf of the over tion of LGBT people. The bans include defrocking. Or they could attempt to unconditional love. Visitors prayers services around the Dozens of union groups ers who care about the well- 12,000 families represented for the Jewish Community. grew out of the Methodist Regardless, DeLong knows invalidate DeLong’s ordina- can attend the proceedings venue. Go to www.loveontri- have committed to cam- being of same-sex couples by SEIU Local 200United, my Please join us as we social policy that holds, “The that her case will be suc- tion, implicitly denying God’s or take part in worship and al.org for more information. paigning for same-sex mar- and the children they care fellow officers and I fully sup- Religion practice of homosexuality is cessful because the church riage in New York. for,” said Mary Sullivan, presi- port the issue of marriage imagine our future together. ANDREW WARNER incompatible with Christian can’t take away her ability to An intense effort is under- dent of the Capital District equality,” said secretary-trea- teaching.” Though many tell the truth, be faithful or way in the state to move a Area Labor Federation. surer Mike Lonigro. “We will Jesus once said, “They shall Methodists disagree with answer God’s call to leader- Open & Affirming Congregations marriage equality bill before She continued, “While not accept anything less than know you are my followers this policy of their denomi- ship. No ecclesial court will the current legislative session some measures have been total equality. As we speak, by your love.” But some reli- nation, the bishop receiving deter DeLong from her path. ends this month. The push taken to bring recognition we are in contract negotia- gious leaders act as if they DeLong’s report charged her Ironically, the Methodist MILWAUKEE Beth’El Evangelical Lutheran Church, has the support of a major- to these families, there is tions where we are demand- think Jesus really said, “They with breaking church rules. Church was an important All Saints’ Cathedral (Episcopal), 818 E. 101 Bethel Drive, P.O. Box 70, Poynette, WI ity of Democratic lawmak- no substitute for marriage. ing, among other things, the shall know you are my fol- Tellingly, DeLong had been part of that journey. DeLong Juneau Ave., 53202, 414-271-7719, www. 53955-0070 ers in Albany, New York Gov. No legal mechanism for pro- right for employees to make lowers by your homophobia.” out to her bishops and super- joined in college because the ascathedral.org Community of Hope UCC, 7118 Old Andrew Cuomo, New York tecting families is as widely their same-sex partners in Homophobia certainly visors. “Everyone knew. If they life and worship of the local Central United Methodist Church, 639 Sauk Rd., 53717, 608-836-1455, www. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, accepted or has as clear life eligible pension benefi- overshadows the upcoming didn’t know, they didn’t know congregation near her college N. 25th St., 53233, 414-344-1600, www. madisonchristiancommunity.org former Republican National legal precedent and meaning ciaries. Marriage equality in church trial of the Rev. Amy me,” DeLong explains. spoke to her. In the Methodist centralumcmilw.org First United Methodist Church, 203 Committee Chair Ken as marriage. Continuing to New York state would make DeLong, a United Methodist This created a bizarre situ- tradition, she heard a strong Congregation Shir Hadash, 414-297-9159, Wisconsin Ave., 53703-2105, 608-256-9061, Mehlman, a number of deny access to marriage for this a non-issue and would pastor accused of “chargeable ation. Some of the church affirmation of God’s love, www.cshmilw.org www.wisconsinumc.org/madison-firstumc/ Fortune 500 companies loving, committed same-sex free us up to negotiate for offenses” under the Methodist bureaucrats investigating symbolized in baptism. Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16th Plymouth Congregational UCC, 2401 headquartered in New York couples discriminates against other important matters. Book of Discipline. DeLong’s DeLong had already known DeLong glows when she St., 53205, 414-344-1746, www. Atwood Ave., 53704, 608-249-1537, www. and a coalition of civil rights them and relegates them to I urge the New York State case will be heard by eccle- DeLong and her partner. talks about it. “Baptism pours crosslutheranmilwaukee.org pcucc.org groups. second-class citizenship. The Legislature to pass this leg- sial authorities June 21-23 The case against DeLong out God’s grace,” she says. Divine Word Lutheran Church, 5505 The push also has the sup- time for action, and passage, islation before the end of at Peace United Methodist reflects the unease of “There’s nothing you do to Lloyd St., 53208, 414-476-3189, GREEN BAY port of a long list of labor of marriage equality legisla- session.” Church in Kaukauna. Christian denominations with earn God’s love. Nothing you divinewordlutheran.org Angels of Hope MCC, P.O. Box 672, Green organizations – from the tion is now.” As of WiG press time, the DeLong serves as execu- LGBT people. In her own can do to get more of it. And First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, Bay, 54305, 920-983-7452, www.aohmcc. Actor’s Equity Association to Similar endorsements marriage equality bill had tive director of Kairos words, “The church always nothing you can do to lose it.” 1342 N. Astor St., 53202, 414-273-5257, org, [email protected] the UUP. came from representatives been introduced in the GOP- CoMotion, an education and tries to disintegrate LGBT DeLong knew the United www.uumilwaukee.org Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S. “The organized labor of the Public Employees controlled Senate and was advocacy organization pro- people by focusing on what Methodist teachings on Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, 54235, 920-743- movement in this state and Federation, the Bricklayers expected to be voted upon moting a progressive under- we do instead of who we are.” LGBT issues but joined Stowell Ave., 53211, 414-962-9190, 2701, www.hopechurchdc.org, hopeucc@ a majority of New Yorkers and Allied Craftsworkers, as early as June 16 or June 17. standing of Christianity. As Meanwhile, God led anyway. No church or faith lakeparklutheran.com hopechurchdc.org believe the denial of marriage the Labor Council for Latin The measure was still a vote an ordained minister she DeLong on a path of integra- community is perfect. The Metropolitan Community Church, 1239 W. Union Congregational United Church of equality hurts not just indi- American Advancement and shy of passage on June 15. sent regular reports to her tion, weaving together her denomination represented a Mineral St., 53204, 414-383-1100, www. Christ, 716 S. Madison St., 54301-3609, Methodist bishop detailing identities as lesbian, pastor, beautiful church in need of milmcc.org 920-437-9266, www.unionucc.com, her work. In one of those partner and Methodist. change. She hopes her trial Milwaukee Friends Meeting (Quakers), [email protected] annual reports, she acknowl- The United Methodist will help make it better by 3224 N. Gordon Place, 53212, 414-263- Comic apologizes edged celebrating the mar- Church’s ecclesial court pro- exposing the scandal of intol- 2111, www.milwaukeequakers.org FOX VALLEY riage of two women. cess draws on the traditions erance. Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 12012 W. North Fox Valley UU Fellowship, 2600 Philip Lane, When questioned about of English Common Law. Essentially DeLong’s case Ave., Wauwatosa 53226, 414-258-0456, Appleton, 54915, 920-731-0849, www. performing the wedding, DeLong will be judged by offers Methodists a choice. www.mtzionlutheran.org fvuuf.org for anti-gay rant DeLong, also a lesbian, sub- a jury of Methodist clergy, They could fully embrace Plymouth Church, 2717 E. Hampshire Ave., SS Cyril and Methodius United mitted documentation of her with a bishop presiding over the grace they speak about, 53211, 414-964-1513, www.plymouth- Independent Catholic Church, 3499 Actor Tracy Morgan has ing wasn’t enough. The gay own domestic partnership the courtroom and a pas- truly becoming the church of church.org Oakridge Road, Neenah, 54956, 920-750- apologized for telling an audi- civil rights organization said registration. Her honesty tor acting as the prosecut- “Open Hearts, Open Minds, St. James Episcopal Church, 833 W. 4465, www.uicchurch.homestead.com ence in Nashville, Tenn., that Morgan “now has a responsi- touched off a firestorm. ing attorney. The outcome Open Doors” that their Wisconsin Ave., 53233, 414-964-1513, if his son were gay, he would bility to make amends for his The United Methodist is uncertain, and there is no marketing proclaims. Will we www.stjamesmilwaukee.org KENOSHA/RACINE “pull out a knife and stab” him. horribly hurtful and danger- Church officially bans same- set punishment if DeLong is know they are followers of Tippecanoe Church PCUSA-Living Waters Bradford Community Church-Unitarian The former “Saturday ous ‘comedy’ routine.” sex marriage and the ordina- found guilty, though it might Jesus by their love? Contemplative Life Center, 125 W. 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World Series champs champion anti-bullying drive Got news? Tell us [email protected]. By Lisa Neff Series champs, to join the “It “it gets better.” Indians, Texas Rangers, New Cubs owner Laura INTERNATIONAL Gaze Staff writer ON THE WEB Gets Better” project. “The Giants are show- York Mets, Toronto Blue Ricketts, an out lesbian, not Major League Baseball To see It Gets Better For the 58-second video, ing us why they are world Jays, St. Louis Cardinals, only promised a team video players know something videos, go to www. pitchers Cain, Zito and champions, both on and off Minnesota Twins, Atlanta but encouraged other pro Study: prison for the incident. about slumps and hard itgetsbetter.org. Romo, centerfielder Torres the field,” said San Fran fan Braves, Anaheim Angels, San sports organizations to pro- nations INTERNATIONAL Briefs Authorities have been try- knocks. They know, in their To sign petitions for It and batting coach Meulens Sean Chapin, who circulated Diego Padres, Tampa Rays duce clips. becoming more ing to curb the extremist game, “it gets better.” Gets Better campaigns, stood in their uniforms in the petition at change.org, and Baltimore Orioles. The Cubs and Red Sox accepting violence that has been afflict- Earlier this month, San go to www.change.org. AT&T Park to make their a Web-based warehouse for Twelve-year-old Sam videos were expected to OF GAYS Pope denounces “Do not be afraid to make far-right extremists. years after the state prosecu- ing the country since the Francisco Giants Barry Zito, pitch directly to the camera. initiatives. “If every pro sports Maden, an avid Boston fan, be released this week. The The vast majority of ‘disintegration’ a commitment to another The court ruled June 2 tor requested the ban. end of Balkan wars of the Matt Cain, Andres Torres, Zito said, “We all know team joined the Giants in tak- created the Red Sox petition Giants video, within days of countries have become of European person!” he said. that the group known as Members of the group in 1990s. Last October, more Sergio Romo and Hensley organizations – from promi- how difficult life can be as a ing a stand against homopho- in memory of an uncle who its release, had more than more accepting of gays, family life Nacionalni Stroj, or National 2005 attacked participants than 100 people were injured Muelens shared the encour- nent politicians to average teenager.” bia and anti-gay bullying by worked for LGBT youth. 120,000 views on youtube. with the exception of Pope Benedict XVI 150 people hold Order, was a “secret organi- of a gathering organized in clashes between extrem- agement that gets tossed citizens – have posted video Romo added, “We’ve all making these videos, it would “Uncle Chris knew how com. Russia and former commu- wrapped up his visit to gay pride march zation” whose work is con- by a liberal group in 2005. ists and the police securing a around on the field in a video messages to the “It Gets been there and have had to have a tremendous impact on much I love the Red Sox and Chapin said, “Each of us nist bloc countries, accord- Croatia earlier this month by in Romania trary to the country’s laws. The group’s leader Goran gay gathering. intended to convince LGBT Better” website. deal with the pressure to fit the lives of millions of kids I think he would have been holds a power to make amaz- ing to a new study. denouncing the “disintegra- About 150 people held a The decision came three Davidovic served a year in – from AP reports youth that life “gets better.” The Giants became the in and be accepted by our and their families. It would thrilled with the team making ing change, and the only thing Compiled by the tion” of family life in Europe gay Pride march in Romania, The “It Gets Better” multi- first pro sports team to post peers.” also contribute to a safer an It Gets Better video to that can hold us back is the University of Chicago’s and calling for couples to hours after a few dozen anti- media project originated a video, and are being fol- “It’s particularly challeng- playing environment for gay support kids,” Sam said. fear that we can’t make a dif- National Opinion Research make a commitment to gay activists held a rally con- 3251 N. Holton Street • Milwaukee, WI 53212 with writer Dan Savage, who lowed by the Chicago Cubs, ing for LGBT teens who face athletes, from high school to Red Sox senior VP Susan ference. While fear can drive Center, the study examined marry and have children, not demning homosexuality. Personal & Business wanted to send a message to Boston Red Sox and Seattle adversity and intolerance in professional sports.” Goodenow said, “Our team us backward, it is hope that general trends in attitudes just live together. There were no clash- youths after a series of gay- Mariners. their daily lives,” said Cain. Similar petitions were stands for respect and inclu- drives us forward. As the leg- toward homosexuality in Benedict stressed tradition- es or incidents during the related suicides at the start More than 6,000 peopled In the end, the play- posted to nudge other pro sion – there is no place for endary visionary Harvey Milk more than 30 countries. al Catholic values, including June 4 march, which was Bankruptcy of the 2010-11 school year. signed a petition calling on ers promised – in English, teams, including the New discrimination or acts of once said, ‘You gotta give ’em Five surveys were conduct- opposition to abortion, dur- attended by U.S. Ambassador Some 10,000 people and the Giants, the 2010 World Japanese and Spanish – that York Yankees, Cleveland hatred in Red Sox Nation.” hope.’” ed in different countries ing an open-air Mass attended Mark Gitenstein, British between 1988 and 2008. by about 400,000 people at Ambassador Martin Harris SPECIALTIES CLINIC During those years, Zagreb’s hippodrome. and Swedish Ambassador approval of homosexual- While Croatia is nearly 90 Anders Bengtcen. POST-PrideFest ALERT! Major League Baseball says ‘it gets better’ ity increased in 27 coun- percent Catholic, it allows The participants displayed Free HIV & Syphilis Testing tries and decreased in only some legal rights for same- colorful banners calling for at STD Specialties Clinic By Lisa Neff for bigotry against them. like Joakim Noah or Kobe four – Cyprus, the Czech sex couples and, thanks to sexual diversity and acceptance. & Your Favorite Bars Staff writer Before OATB started, peo- Bryant use homophobic Republic, Latvia and Russia. leftover communist-era leg- Romania decriminalized Earlier this month, when ple were not kicked out of slurs. … Now we get to The growth in approval was islation, permits abortion up homosexuality in 2000 under (see website for details) several Major League Baseball Wrigley for saying “fag,” “fag- hear a reverse message from stronger than the decline. to 10 weeks after concep- pressure from the European www.stdspecialties.org teams announced participa- got” or making gay jokes at athletes – it is OK for you to The study also identified tion and thereafter with the Union and the United States. Call for an Appointment 414-264-8800 tion in a campaign to combat players. Now, you can report be you and I accept you. Very the top five most tolerant consent of a special commis- But gays say they are Let Us Help You bullying and support LGBT it to security and it is treated powerful. countries: the Netherlands, sion of doctors. Elsewhere still discriminated against in kids, one major league fan like any racial slur. Denmark, Norway, in Europe, including in Italy, Romania. Make A Fresh was not surprised. Do you think you’ll Switzerland, and Belgium. marriages are on the decline Anti-gay activists say they A decade ago, Chicagoan Now, MLB teams see an It Gets Better The bottom half of the as more and more people will continue to organize ral- Financial Start! Bill Gubrud, working as an are participating in message from every list consisted of seven ex- choose to just live together. lies for “normality” for as ad rep for a weekly LGBT the It Gets Better team before the season socialist states, East Asian In his homily, Benedict long as gay parades are held. newspaper, forged friendships campaign. When you wraps? nations, Latin American lamented the “increasing within the friendly confines started working with Would be nice, but not countries and Cyprus, disintegration of the fam- Serbia’s court FREE CONSULTATION of Wrigley Field. The Cubs the Cubs on Out at sure that will happen. South Africa, and Turkey. ily, especially in Europe” and bans neo-Nazi committed to an ad campaign the Ballgame, did you In Russia, 59 percent of urged young couples to resist group in the gay press, as well as think the team would Would you like to see the population felt that “that secularized mentality Serbia’s Constitutional worked with Gubrud on Out reach this point? Out at the Ballgame- homosexual behavior was which proposes living togeth- Court has banned a neo- at the Ballgame, a gay day in I dreamed it would and type events through- wrong in 1991 compared er as a preparation, or even a Nazi group as part of the the ballpark. that was the goal from the out the league? with 64 percent in 2008. substitute for marriage.” country’s attempts to curb Gubrud, now a principal beginning, for something like Yes, I would love to see all at MTM Chicago, has orga- this to happen. But actually 30 teams having a gay day. We nized the event for the last seeing it is kind of surreal for have an Out at Wrigley com- decade, and is in the midst of me. Professional ballplayers mittee. … I think one day preparing for Out at Wrigley, actually saying “stop bully- in the very near future we scheduled for July 17, when ing LGBT youth and it will would like to help promote a the Cubs host the Florida P hoto : C ourtesy M T M C hicago get better” is just, I have no gay day at all ballparks and in Marlins. Bill Gubrud, founder of Out at the Ballgame/Out at Wrigley in Chicago, words to describe how I feel. all sports. Bankruptcy WiG recently chatted with with the Cubs’ float in the 2010 Chicago Pride Parade. The float featured Gubrud about Major League Cubs owner Laura Ricketts and legendary Cub Ernie Banks. For more Bullying takes place Are you interested Is All We Do! support of the LGBT com- information about Out at Wrigley, go to www.outatwrigley.com. on fields and locker in helping with the munity. rooms. 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Staff writer and his team are working Solis, referring to the By Michael Muckian parents’ backyard with 150 the prestigious All American The federal government to win the future for LGBT United Farm Workers motto, Contributing writer different roses and was a Rose Selection Award the ushered in Pride Month with Americans.” concluded, “I’ll leave you When Milwaukee native member of the North Shore year of its introduction. proclamations, speeches, During a forum June 6-7 at with three little words that William Radler was a boy Rose Society. That’s when he Conard-Pyle is the exclusive forums, lunches and awards the Washington Court Hotel, inspired one of the great- in the late 1940s, he was noticed the toll that rose distributor of Knock Out, presentations. Health and Human Services est social movements in our expected to be seen and not gardening was taking on his and Radler has received reg- The first federal recogni- Secretary Kathleen Sebelius history and that continue to heard. That gave the young- older neighbors. Many of ular royalty checks on the tion came on May 31 from praised LGBT youth who inspire me every day: Si se ster little to do when visit- them had to cut back on sale of each plant since its the Oval Office, where made “the extraordinary puede! Yes we can!” ing grandparents other than their cultivation because they introduction in 2000. President Barack Obama choice to become advocates At the Justice Department, page through their rose cata- couldn’t keep up with the Radler, who received a issued his annual Pride and leaders at such a young associate Attorney General logues, marvel at the colorful rigors and demands of their degree in landscape archi- proclamation. The procla- age,” and Education Secretary Tom Perrelli presided over photos and hope someday roses. tecture from UW-Madison, mation began, “The story of Arne Duncan committed to a Pride celebration that he could grow something In response, Radler set out worked for the Milwaukee America’s lesbian, gay, bisex- promoting equal opportuni- featured a speech by for- equally as beautiful. to create a rose that was County Park System and ual and transgender com- ties in public schools. mer Solicitor General Ted Radler’s interest in roses hardy enough to withstand as garden director for the munity is the story of our Meanwhile, Labor Olson, now one of the lead became his obsession and Wisconsin winters and could Boerner Botanical Gardens fathers and sons, our moth- Secretary Hilda L. Solis was attorneys seeking to over- an avocation that eventually grow largely maintenance-free. from 1981 until his retire- ers and daughters, and our attending a Pink and Purple turn California’s anti-gay blossomed into a vocation. “Initially my motive was ment in 1994. As the head of friends and neighbors who Awards Brunch at D.C.’s Proposition 8. The Garden Club of America selfish,” he said. “I wanted to Rose Innovations LLC, which continue the task of making Mayflower Hotel hosted by Perrelli noted changes has awarded Radler, now 68 breed the maintenance out he operates out of his home our country a more perfect the National Gay and Lesbian since Pride 2010, includ- and a resident of Greenfield, of roses so I wouldn’t have to and his two-acre garden of union.” Task Force. ing the passage of a bill to its prestigious Jane Righter cut back as the years passed.” 1,500 different types of roses, Staff in the White House The organization present- repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell” Rose Medal honoring a life- Radler began cross-pol- Radler continues to experi- celebrated Pride with the ed Solis with a “pink and pur- and Justice’s decision not to Screen capture from www.whitehouse.gov/lgbt time of outstanding achieve- linating different varieties ment with hybrids. debut of a microsite, www. ple” prize, and she returned defend elements of the anti- ment in rose culture. of rose seeds found in the In addition to Knock whitehouse.gov/lgbt, which the praise, introduced “team gay Defense of Marriage Act in the armed services and the to be done before the prom- we cannot afford ever to The honor, bestowed April plants’ hips, using pollen from Out, he’s developed the touts the administration’s DOL,” thanked the task force in court. federal government, but in ise of equality can be fully be content with the status 30 at the Garden Club’s con- the male part of one rose to Carefree Sunshine, Carefree efforts to achieve LGBT for its support on a range “As we gather today to the hearts and minds of the realized,” he said. quo when it comes to safe- ference in Indianapolis, was fertilize the female part of Celebration, Winner’s Circle, equality and promises to of social justice issues and celebrate what has happened entire nation – we are mind- “As individual citizens, as a guarding the civil rights of all another in a series of awards another rose. Desirable char- Rambling Red, Can Can be “a tool for you to learn urged passage of the DREAM over the last year – not just ful of the work that remains department and as a country, Americans.” for Radler that began with the acteristics such as heartiness and a host of other roses. Knock Out, a hybrid he first and disease-resistance from He was commissioned by developed in 1988 but that one rose were blended with Midwest Living Magazine to was not introduced to the other desirable characteris- create the Midwest Living public until 2000. The Knock tics, such as fragrance and Rose and Stark Brother’s Out has since gone on to physical beauty, from another Nurseries and Orchards Co. We are pleased to become the best-selling rose variety. to create the Stark Pink Lady. 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Recently, a have them in Oshkosh. It was one of or two, then come back for a told that its members could for the youth. It introduced new family showed up at some the first GSAs in northeast- while.” She says UW-Stevens march in a May 14 parade in them to the art of working meetings, including a mother, come. They ern Wisconsin. Once he left, Point GSA and the local GSA Stoughton – but only if they with people who can’t deal grandmother and the grand- though, the GSA group died are fairly active, with 70-100 removed the words “lesbian” with their openness. mother’s sister. In all, they have told us their out, Wiedenmeier says. people attending a recent and “gay” from their banner. Despite – or perhaps even five gay children. “That was part of the movie screening. Karen Baker, PFLAG as a result of – such chal- “It was so wonderful to have stories, they impetus for SOFA, which Goetz and her husband Madison chapter president, lenges, the PFLAG organiza- them come,” Vogt says. “They cried, and got us into PFLAG. In the have gone beyond the PFLAG said the board organizing tion is growing in the state. told us their stories, they cried, last year, both high schools chapter to work directly in Stoughton’s annual Syttende Wisconsin is home to 14 we cried with them.” we cried with in Oshkosh now have GSAs local schools, doing “safe Mai parade was concerned chapters, including three that “By far, the biggest thing back in them,” he says. “The school” training. there would be something have formed since 2008. we see with the people who them.’ biggest thing we’ve done is “We work with staff on inappropriate or outwardly “Things definitely are more come to the PFLAG meet- just to get the word out harassment – that’s where political on the group’s float difficult in a smaller town,” ings, and the people who just about PFLAG. We’ve done my passion lies right now,” that might cause kids along says Joanne Vogt, founder and show up for the first time, things with the university she says. “Schools are a fire- the parade route to ask ques- president of the three-year- looking for answers, is their and worked to re-form the storm, they can be such hor- tions. So members of the old PFLAG Sauk Chapter. “I need for someplace to turn,” going just over three years PFLAG chapter in Appleton.” rendous places. It doesn’t PFLAG chapter used a bright know people with a family says Joe Wiedenmeier, presi- ago, after working through an Laura Goetz was instru- have to be like that.” rainbow patch to cover the member who is gay and they dent of the PFLAG chapter existing group at his church mental in getting the PFLAG Goetz went into the words “lesbian” and “gay” on never, ever talk about it.” in Oshkosh. “They have a called SOFA – Students of chapter started where she Wisconsin Rapids school the sign they carried. Vogt went on a Pride child, somebody close in the Oshkosh For Acceptance. lives, in Stevens Point. district this past spring and But the Madison PFLAG march about 10 years ago family, who has just come out Several members of that “I was involved with conducted two in-service group was able to turn the and met other involved par- to them, and they’re looking group realized they not only PFLAG a little bit several trainings for staff, addressing situation into a positive expe- ents. She also talked to her for support and information.” needed to provide places for years ago, when we lived in harassment and LGBT issues. rience. The group invited a gay son about what she could Wiedenmeier got the the kids to go, but also that Iowa,” she says. After the Goetz takes a fairly broad newly-formed Gay Straight do to improve the situation Oshkosh PFLAG chapter there were plenty of parents family moved to Wisconsin, perspective of the challeng- who needed support, too. “I just took it for granted es faced by PFLAG chap- Wiedenmeier has worked there were things like that ters. Although aware of the to connect with other orga- in other cities, but in Stevens Stoughton incident and the nizations in the Fox Valley, Point, there was no orga- situation in West Bend – Cannon & Dunphy including suicide prevention nized advocacy group.” where students recently won and counseling groups, other Goetz is busy with out- the right to have their GSA Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorneys youth groups, the GSAs and reach, including showings group be an official school larger PFLAG chapters. of the documentary “Out club after filing a lawsuit in with a Reputation for Winning ™ “We try to be a resource in the Silence.” She hopes federal court – she remains C for someone who walks an upcoming screening at optimistic. through the door,” he says. the library in Wausau will “I think for me it’s just D Whether it’s a question of a encourage people in that really being conscious about family accepting their son or area to organize. equality,” she says. “For me, daughter’s sexuality or deal- The Stevens Point chapter, I think this is definitely our • Automobile Accidents ing with bullying at school, like the one in Sauk County, place in time, that we can the PFLAG group knows how is a small group, with 5-10 make a statement for equal- • Civil Rights important it is to address members attending every ity, similar to the equal rights It’s not how many miles or points you have — it’s what you can whatever issues are brought month. movement of the ’60s and • Fires and Explosions to them.” “Sometimes there are ’70s. 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Moments of P r i d e Despite bad weather on opening night, a total of 26,112 people attended PrideFest Milwaukee 2011, held June 10-12. Although the number was shy of last year’s record tally of 30,829, organizers were happy with their 24th event. “You know, it’s hard to be upset, when you see so many people having such a great time. Rain or shine, we are grateful to a community that comes out in support of diversity and celebration,” said PrideFest president Scott Gunkel. The weekend got off to a rousing, if rainy, start with an announcement by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele that he would work with the County Board to extend employment benefits to the partners of county workers. The opening evening’s headliner was Academy Award-winning entertainer Mo’Nique, who gave an inspirational performance during which she talked about buying dresses for one of her 5-year-old twin sons who requested “something pretty to wear.” Rap act Salt-N-Pepa headlined Saturday night, and Sunday night featured the festival’s first-ever country music headliners. Chely Wright, the first country music entertainer to come out publicly as a lesbian, opened for LeAnn Rimes. Rimes told the crowd she was honored that PrideFest Milwaukee had chosen her for its first country outing. Expressing love and gratitude to the crowd, she said, “We all have hearts. We should be able to love who we want to love.” Rounding out the weekend, the Milwaukee Pride Parade traveled a route along 2nd Street Sunday afternoon. More than 50 floats participated. – L.W. PHOTOS BY DAWN BL oomfield & KATE SHERRY 28 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | June 16, 2011 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | J u n e 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 29 P r i d e 2 0 1 1 WiGOUT!Wisconsin Gazette entertainment A Spirit of Love

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Interview There’s sort of Gregg Shapiro this strong sense of homophobia of the By Gregg Shapiro people in the vil- Staff writer lage. Do you think “Undertow/Contra- that a movie such as corriente,” the feature film “Undertow” has the debut by gay writer/direc- power to change peo- tor Javier Fuentes-Leon, is ple’s perspective on a deeply moving romantic the subject of gay life? love story with a ghost- I would hope so. I think story twist that stirs up an it’s touched people, some ocean of emotions. much more than others. Fisherman Miguel And we’ve had some peo- (Cristian Mercado) and ple come to us and say, his wife Mariela (Tatiana “I would never have come Astengo) are anticipat- to see this movie but my ing the birth of their first girlfriend dragged me and child. A well-respected man you had me crying.” I think in his village, Miguel also out of the 44 awards that is carrying on a romantic we’ve had for this film, half relationship with gay artist have come from audiences. Santiago (Manolo Cardona). And not only audiences in Macho Miguel is unable to gay film festivals. Whether it choose one over the other. Gay director’s first feature builds was Sundance or Cartagena But when Santiago dies and or Miami or Utrecht in reappears as a ghost only the Netherlands, it’s been Miguel can see, it has an bridges over troubled waters received by all kinds of audi- unexpected impact on his ences, which is great. So I life. a scene. And they gave us a story could be more and the ocean. So I grew up with sexuality – and not only think people have been sur- I spoke with Fuentes- few conditions, like no more could become a feature the ocean close to me, but homosexuality, but sexuality prised to connect to a love Leon shortly before his film than three characters, one film. Now the main differ- I was never a fisherman. I in general. story between these two was released on Blu-ray and location and try to create ence from all the previous never had somebody that I men and also of the fisher- DVD. conflict between them. And versions was that, in the was in love with drown, so There’s also this man and his wife. Because I wrote a scene right there meantime, I was in my own it’s not my story at all. But really subtle humor in for me it’s really a love tri- Gregg Shapiro: Before in class which, with a few process of coming out. So I definitely relate a lot to the movie, especially angle, it’s not just a love “Undertow,” you changes, is pretty much the previously the love triangle the fear and the journey of in some of the scenes story between two men. But made a couple of scene in the kitchen where had been between a fisher- Miguel. The fear of accept- between Santiago and in all honesty, what really is short films. What was the fisherman walks in and man, his wife, and the pros- ing himself, of looking at Miguel. going to make a change, it’s it about “Undertow” finds the lover and starts titute of the town who was himself in the mirror and Yeah, and I’m glad that not film. It’s got to be peo- that made you want to freak out. And the wife another woman. saying, “You are gay. I am it came through. When you ple coming out, and people to turn it into your wakes up and then he real- gay.” And also, the fear of read the script some people around them having to deal feature length debut? izes that she cannot see him How much of Javier being found out by other said, “Wow, this is heavy.” It with the fact that now they Javier Fuentes-Leon: The (the lover). is in Santiago and people. I was also raised in is heavy, it’s melodramatic, have somebody who they seed for “Undertow” comes It stayed with me, and Miguel? a Catholic environment. I the emotions are intense. I love that is telling them, “I from an exercise in class based on that I wrote a play I think there’s a lot. This went to a Catholic school, a feel that it needed some bal- am gay and I am happy being when I was studying film at called “Mariela’s Kitchen,” is definitely not an auto- Catholic family. I think that ance, some sense of humor. gay.” Film can help, art can Cal Arts here in L.A. I was because it all took place biographical story. I am from everywhere, but especially And that’s why I wrote help, but it’s people com- taking a screenwriting class in the kitchen. Then it was Peru, but I’m from the city in America, religion has defi- scenes like the poker scene. ing out that will make the and they told us to write in 2001 that I thought the Lima, which is right next to nitely shaped our views of By having a ghost you have change. 30 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | June 16, 2011 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | J u n e 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 31

Got news? Tell us Art Gaze [email protected]. East meets Midwest at MAM By Debra Brehmer Monuments Fund identified military rigor and conformism, Cultivating Harmony.” (emperor on porch, kids run- inlayed jade and carved Zitan. Contributing writer the long-abandoned Qianlong Daoism and Buddhism call for The first room of the exhi- ning amuck). Mountains were considered The summer of China has Garden as a conservation non-doing and the return to bition hosts two large por- Qianlong was an erudite, sacred places and the literati arrived at the Milwaukee Art project. Restoration began in nature as a means of purifica- traits of the emperor painted scholarly ruler and devout collected rocks. The more Museum. 2001 and will be completed tion. Herein lies the spirit of on silk. To the left, Qianlong Buddhist. He wrote 40,000 protuberances and voids the OPENS JUNE 11 After much hype as well in 2019, when the garden will Qianlong’s garden. sits in a throne in imperial poems. His interest in worldly better as to imagine a tiny as some controversy regard- open to the public. Qianlong used a two-acre yellow robes. An aged, wiz- goods and foreign inventions human dwarfed by the craggy ing whether MAM should Qianlong (pronounced site in the northeast corner ened face carries the weight was fed by traveling Jesuits, as forms. The scholar’s throne respond to the imprison- Chee-en lohng) reigned dur- of the 180-acre Forbidden of a 60-year reign. We sense evidenced in the exhibition in this room is likewise made ment of China’s leading con- ing the 18th century (1736- City to fashion his imperial his need for a walk in the by ornate clocks, glass and from many assembled, twist- temporary artist Ai Weiwei, 1795). He was a contempo- earthly paradise. Curving garden. illusionistic European painted tree roots, representing the doors have opened to rary of George Washington. paths lined with ancient On the opposite wall is ing techniques. another harmonious union of five stunning exhibitions. At age 61, he decided to build trees and rock gardens a fresh face. A New Year’s Amid this splendor, ironi- man and nature, each allowed The objects in these exhi- a retirement complex called lead through four sections domestic scene shows a cally, a large natural rock pre- to speak his own name. 3,000 YEARS OF ART – FIVE EXHIBITIONS bitions are perhaps power- a Ningshougong or Garden containing 27 small, poeti- younger Qianlong surround- sented on a pedestal domi- Throughout the exhibi- ful enough to carry us, at of Tranquility and Longevity. cally named buildings: “Hall ed by frolicking children or nates the show. Its un-tooled tion the intertwining of ONE SUMMER least momentarily, away He reasoned that a place of of Fulfilling Original Wishes,” heirs to the throne. These earthiness and sculptural nature, spirituality and politi- from worldly concerns, as beauty and quietude would “Terrace for Collecting two portraits set up a nice shape represents a profound cal power takes many forms. we try to digest “differ- relieve the stress of ruling Morning Dew,” “Studio of dichotomy that plays out reverence for nature. Each object seems to work ences” between Eastern and the largest, most powerful Self Restraint,” “Building formally in the art as well: The magnificence of nat- out its own visual and sym- Western modes of thought. nation in the world. of Extending Delight,” and Control (enthroned abso- ural forms held the same bolic accord between abso- It is through this object sense While Confucianism outlines “Supreme Chamber of lute monarch) versus nature aesthetic weight as miles of lute imperial control (wealth of history that we most fully and power) and the humbling enter another consciousness. sovereignty of the natural The central exhibition, world (beauty and mys- which originated at the tery). It’s a fascinating design Peabody Essex Museum exchange between zhuo (the in Salem, Mass., and trav- awkward) and mei (pretti- eled to the Metropolitan ness or power). Museum of Art in New York, A 16-panel wood-and- is “The Emperor’s Private lacquer screen presented as Paradise: Treasures from the a gift to the emperor offers Forbidden City.” Milwaukee another royal reverie on is the third and last stop. the theme. One side con- The Forbidden City (in tains marvelously detailed “Nueva cocína Mexicana” Beijing) was like Louis XIV’s plants painted with gold and Palace of Versailles. It was the silver. The other side holds home and political center of inlaid white jade images of Featuring old world, indigenous the Chinese emperors for 16 enlightened disciples of nearly 500 years. The first Buddha, called Luohans. These & contemporary Mexican cuisine 980 buildings on the site old men are hunched and ugly, were erected by 1420, and suggesting the unimportance in a casual setting by the time the last leader of external appearances. Cecilio Negron Jr., Milwaukee Public Theatre abdicated in 1925, 24 emper- We can easily relate to this ors of the Ming and Qing show, even though it feels Full bar with dynasties had called it home. like a different language. With Parts of the Forbidden our cottages in Northern It’s Time for the Final Curtain Call City were turned into a Wisconsin we seek similar Handcrafted Margaritas museum after it fell into dis- solace, to flee the “worldly & over sixty 100% blue agave tequilas use in 1925. Lacking the funds noise,” as Qianlong called it. There’s no question life’s better with the performing arts. With only a or interest to preserve them, The need to renew one’s other sections, including the soul within the natural world few days left in this year’s United Performing Arts Fund giving campaign, Qianlong Garden, were sim- is a universal drive that OUTDOOR SEATING it’s important to remember your donation makes a positive impact on ply sealed off. P hoto : C ourtesy Qianlong had the means to In 1996, the World Screen panel of Zitan, lacquer, jade and gold paint. realize without restraint. our community’s children, families and businesses. Help us meet our goal before the curtain falls. home. Curated by master’s greatest interest might lie open to the public through in collaboration with fellow as the plant forms relate to degree candidate Daniela in the elegance of Picasso’s June 24. But call ahead – 414- UWM art and design facul- the vintage wallpaper sur- 2011 Annual Campaign Martinez, this selection of lines, visible in the variety of 229-4330 – to make sure the ty member Nathaniel Stern, rounding them in the second Artwatch pieces is drawn primarily from etchings and other prints. doors are open. has created an installation of floor gallery space. Jennifer Donate at UPAF.org • (414) 273-8723 KAT MURRELL the department’s holdings. Works span a good portion UWM also is represented translucent and surreal plant Johung, assistant professor Martinez opens some inter- of his career, from an early in the current art scene with forms. The oversized latex of art history at UWM, will The current exhibition at esting ground in her catalog and haunting “Les Pauvres” of the exhibition “Strange organisms grow and evolve, speak on “Life Cycles: Strange www.cempazuchi.com the UWM Department of essay, interpreting the owl in 1905 to frolicsome nudes of Vegetation,” now on view responding to changing tem- Vegetation and Architectural Art History offers a unique Picasso’s work as symbolic of the 1950s and ’60s. The exhi- at the Villa Terrace Decorative perature and light conditions. Symbiosis” 7-8:30 p.m. June opportunity to peruse the postwar United States. bition at Mitchell Hall, Room Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace They exist in the present, 16. The exhibition continues 1205 E. 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She to Frank. acknowledge he was gay, Noel plagues Condomine, the “When it really takes off the Coward is reported to have only person who can see play has a ferociously crack- replied, “Because there are her, and annoys to no end ling pace,” he said. “Coward two old ladies in Worthing the novelist’s current wife understands the rhythm of who don’t know, and I’d like to Ruth (Colleen Madden). The speech and he has his own keep it that way.” denouement is Coward at his rhetoric. His demands are far Coward, who died in 1973, wryest, most acidic best. narrower than those of the had a long list of male lovers. There is a bit of dry wit Shakespeare plays we put on, But the legendary showman, in the casting, Franks said. but he has his own distinct actor, singer and raconteur Staples started as an APT voice.” only rarely allowed gay themes intern in 1991, became a That voice and its droll to creep into his work. company member from humor have made “Blithe Coward brought his pro- 1997 to 2001, then left for Spirit” a perennial success tean talents to bear often, P H OTO : z A N E W illiams Milwaukee just at the time and, for Frank, a delight to but in few works more effec- Paula Hubman Daniel, David Daniel, Susan Sweeney, Colleen Madden and that Madden was emerging direct. tively than “Blithe Spirit,” Jim DeVita appear in APT’s “Blithe Spirit.” as a major actor with APT. which opens Up the Hill at Both Staples and Madden American Players Theatre’s insight into the human condi- hesitate. “Because it’s a really ist and socialite Charles have appeared with DeVita, ON STAGE outdoor amphitheater on tion that made “Blithe Spirit” funny play and we had a cast Condomine (James DeVita), so having the former leading Noel Coward’s June 18. The black comedy such a success. The play put made in heaven,” he replied. who is in search of mate- lady return is a lot like what “Blithe Spirit” on June about marriages on the skids a new face on the traditional “That made it an irresist- rial for his next book. He happens in the play, Frank 18 opens Up the Hill was written in 1941, when British drawing room com- ible temptation and we suc- invites the eccentric clair- explained. at American Players some critics say Coward was edy – the result of Coward’s cumbed.” voyant Madame Arcati (APT The production is APT’s Theatre’s outdoor at the height of his powers. time spent in America. The story, which takes its vocal and text coach Susan second outing with a Coward amphitheater. Go to Director David Frank, Asked why he chose title from a line in Percy Sweeney) to his house to play. The company performed www.americanplayers. also APT’s producing artistic “Blithe Spirit” to open the Bysshe Shelley’s poem “To conduct a séance as a pos- “Hay Fever” in 2009. org. director, says it was Coward’s season at APT, Frank doesn’t A Skylark,” involves novel- sible source for new material. “Blithe Spirit” reflects the

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That’s especially has an efficient assistant, Teri remarkable considering that (Margaret Cho), to make her the time period when they look good at work. were working (1988-1995) The third season launch- included the height of AIDS es in June 2011 and you hysteria in the entertainment can catch up on what you industry. may have missed in season Well-executed queer PHOTO: COURTESY two with the three-DVD, skits included the “Running The Kids in the Hall 13-episode “Drop Dead Faggot” song, openly gay Diva: The Complete Second member Scott Thompson’s Thompson’s “gay home alone tor and McCullough’s singing owner who counted Queen for each season. There’s also Season” (Sony Pictures riff on the word “faggot,” outfit.” sensation Tammy (whose “I’m Elizabeth among his close the 2010 “Kids In the Hall” Home Entertainment). The the caped queen who pre- The Kids’ creations Not Gonna Spread For No friends. 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By his shutdown sheriff father Overture Center for Arts Disney’s “Beauty and the Theater on March 27, in its combining the story of the Jack (Kyle Chandler, look- has set its 2011-12 season at Beast” (Dec. 6-11), Blue Man first season under new artis- brutal murder of trans teen ing more handsome than sizzle, with a wealth of both Group (Jan. 24-29), “Fiddler tic director Robert Battle. Fred Martinez, as told by ever), Joe meets up with mainstream and out-of-the- on the Roof” (Feb. 24-26) Overture’s increasingly his mother Pauline Mitchell, his friends Cary (Ryan Lee), box entertainment options. and “Cats” (March 16-19). popular Cabaret series friends and observers, with Preston (Zach Mills), Martin After several light seasons The Broadway season expands with three rather that of the nádleehi (Navajo (Gabriel Basso) and Alice due to a soft economy, closes with “The Addams than two performances next for “male-bodied person with (Elle Fanning) to begin film- Overture Hall, The Capitol Family” (May 1-6), which season. Female jazz vocalist a feminine nature”) and their ing Charles’ movie, well Theater and The Playhouse makes a stop in Madison on Spider Saloff, known for her role in Native American cul- past his bedtime. But just as will once again sing, dance its first national tour. Cole Porter interpretations, ture, the tragedy takes on they are in the middle of a and just get silly again. Broadway spills over into opens the season on Nov. 10. profound meaning. shot, they witness their sci- “This season has been the Overture’s Celebrity The Sedaka Show, performer Living in a trailer court ence teacher Dr. Woodward booked with an eye toward Series when Tony Award Jim Van Slyke’s tribute to Neil in Cortez, Colo., Mitchell (Glynn Turman) drive his both artistic diversity and winner Idina Menzel lends Sedaka, arrives Feb. 9. The was the kind of mother who pick-up truck onto the train affordability,” says Tom Carto, her vocal talents on Nov. season closes on May 3 with loved her son, “no matter tracks and intentionally derail Overture Center’s CEO. 15. Legendary jazz keyboard “Chanteur,” Lee Lessack’s what.” She was aware of the a freight train. “We worked hard to keep player Herbie Hancock French-inspired performance hostility Fred faced from his Soon the military has ticket prices reasonable, and performs on March 15 and that delivers what Billboard peers and the school admin- arrived at the crash site and the addition of our new ‘Out world-renowned violin- magazine called “cabaret istration and did her part strange things begin to hap- of the Box’ series allowed ist Itzhak Perlman joins the romanticism of a high order.” to provide a loving and safe PHOTO: COURTESY pen. Metal objects and mate- us to bring in intriguing art- series on April 19. All of the cabaret concerts home for him. “Two Spirits” airs on PBS affiliates in June.I t’s also screened at 1 p.m. on June 18 at Central Library, rials begin disappearing, along ists who don’t fit into other Dancing kicks off at the take place on the Capitol Following a suicide 201 W. Mifflin in Madison, and is also available on DVD from Independent Lens. with many of the town’s dogs categories.” Overture with Slovenia’s Theater stage and include attempt, Fred emerged and a few of its citizens. Joe The series includes “Simply Ballet Maribor performance meals catered by Fresco, the stronger, more determined ‘THE HANGOVER, up childhood best friends Stu sets some ground rules, over the extra bucks to see it is feeling strange too, but it Barbra,” Overture’s first of “Radio and Juliet” on Oct. Food Fight Inc. restaurant to be the person he wanted PART II’ Phil, divorced dentist Stu (Ed including no pre-opened con- in IMAX, then you might find could just be hormonal as he drag show, featuring Steven 25. The performance is a perched high atop Overture to be. But an unfortunate When Phil (Bradley Helms) and “stay-at-home tainers at any pre-wedding yourself entertained. is falling in love with Alice. Brinberg as Streisand. Faux encounter with a meth deal- Cooper) says, “It happened son” Alan (Zach Galifianakis) events. This story begins on a Fun, fast-paced, loud Barbra takes the Capitol er resulted in Martinez’s bru- again,” at the beginning of – are making plans to head to But Alan, who takes an somber note, at the funer- (although not as loud as Theater stage on March tal slaying. “The Hangover, Part II,” it Thailand for Stu’s marriage to instant dislike to Lauren’s al of Joe’s (Joel Courtney) “Thor”) and surprisingly 30. Also on the bill are The Augmenting the story can mean only one thing. Lauren (Jamie Chung). After genius younger brother mother, who was killed in a touching, “Super 8” is just Intergalactic Nemesis (Nov. are interviews with various Someone got lost. This being urged by Phil and Doug Teddy (Mason Lee, son of factory mishap. But “Super that – super. 3), defined as a live-action Two Spirit people, Navajo time it’s in Bangkok, which (Justin Bartha) to extend an Ang Lee), a 16-year-old pre- graphic novel, NPR story- scholar Wesley Thomas, gay is apparently a much worse invitation to the socially inept med student at Stanford and teller Ira Glass (Feb. 18) and author/photographer Mark place to lose someone than man-child Alan, Stu reluctant- a musical prodigy, has other Luma (April 15), a light show Thompson, activist Cathy Las Vegas. ly relents. Eager not to have plans. that got its start on Madison’s Renna, journalist Gail Binkly One week earlier, the a repeat of what occurred Pretty soon the guys are east side. and others. reunited “wolfpack” – grown- prior to Doug’s wedding, running around the city Out author and person- looking for Teddy with a ality David Sedaris returns miraculously revived Chow, to Madison on Oct. 28 for a cigarette-smoking mon- an evening of wry and catty key (Crystal) and a monk observations. Milwaukee’s in a wheelchair. Meanwhile favorite gay son John McGivern they’re being pursued by brings his one-man show “The drug-dealing Russian mob- Wonderbread Years” to the sters and confronted with Overture on Jan. 28. black market weapons dealer The comedy continues Samir (Bryan Callen) and with Chicago’s Second City short-fused businessman (March 24), actor Frank Kingsley (Paul Giamatti). Ferrante in “The Groucho Without giving away too Years” (April 21) and “Whose much, let’s just say that any- Live Anyway” (May 19), the thing that can go wrong does. stage version of the popu- As sequels go, “The Hangover, lar improv TV show “Whose Part II” is drunk with humor Line is It Anyway?” and harrowing moments, a Overture’s Broadway sea- potent cocktail indeed. son gets underway on Sept. 21 with a 12-day run of “Billy ‘Super 8’ Elliot the Musical,” the musi- If you are willing to over- cal about a young Irish boy P hoto : C O U RT E S y PHOTO: COURTESY look the formulaic nature of PHOTO: COURTESY who’d rather dance than box. Clockwise from top, the Broadway cast of “The Addams Family,” Steven Brinberg as Barbra Streisand and Chicago’s Alvin “The Hangover, Part II” J. J. 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Lovers Got news? Tell us! JUNE 23, THURSday [email protected] out & about Peninsula Players Theatre, 4351 Peninsula Players Road in Fish WiGOUT Creek, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and S tatewide bar and entertainment venue listings Door County’s theatrical cornerstone, presents the world premiere of Sean Grennan’s comedy “Making God Laugh,” through July 3. Call 920-868-3287. BELOIT / JANESVILLE MADISON MILWAUKEE (continued) ON THE Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, welcomes Jeffrey Club Impulse, 132 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, 608-361-0000. Cardinal Bar, 418 W. Wilson St., 608-257-2473. Two, 718 E. Burleigh St. Merrick in a discussion about homosexuality and modern France Club 5, 5 Applegate Court, 608-277-9700. Walker’s Pint, 818 S. Second St., 414-643-7468. at 7 p.m. Call 414-332-1181. GREEN BAY / FOX VALLEY Plan B, 924 Williamson St., 608-257-5262. Woody’s, 1579 S. Second St., 414-672-0806. TOWN Rascals Bar & Grill, 702 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton, Shamrock, 117 W. Main St., 608-255-5029. E dited and compiled b y G regg S hapiro 920-954-9262. WOOF’S, 114 King St., 608-204-6222. NORTHERN Ravens, 215 E. College Ave., Appleton, 920-364-9599. Scooters, 411 Galloway St., Eau Claire, 715-835-9959. Napalese, 1351 Cedar St., Green Bay, 920-432-9646. JT’s Bar and Grill, 1506 N. Third St., Superior, MILWAUKEE 715-394-2580. SASS, 840 S. Broadway, Green Bay, 920-437-7277. Art Bar, 722 E. Burleigh St., 414-372-7880. The Shelter Club, 730 N. Quincy St., Green Bay, The Flame, 1612 Tower Ave., Superior, 715-395-0101. Ballgame, 196 S. Second St., 414-273-7474. The Main, 1217 Tower Ave., Superior, 715-392-1756. 920-432-2662. Boom & The Room, 625 S. Second St., 414-277-5040. OZ, 320 Washington St., Wausau, 715-842-3225. JUNE 16, THURSday JUNE 19, SUNday XS Niteclub, 1106 Main St., Green Bay, 920-430-1301. Boot Camp, 209 E. National Ave., 414-643-6900. Debs Spare Time, 1303 Harrison St., Oshkosh, D.I.X., 739 S. First St., 414-231-9085. SHEBOYGAN 920-235-6577. Queer trio Lovers performs at Frank’s Power Plant, 2800 S. WAMI Jazz Artist of the Fluid, 819 S. Second St., 414-643-5843. Blue Lite, 1029 N. Eighth St., 920-457-1636. Kinnickinnic, in Bayview, at 8 p.m. Call 414-481-9200. Year Jerry Grillo performs PJ’s, 1601 Oregon St., Oshkosh, 920-385-0442. Harbor Room, 117 E. Greenfield Ave., 414-672-7988. The theme of this year’s Pink Banana One-Act Festival “Songs from Broadway and Hybrid, 707 E. Brady St., 414-810-1809. WISCONSIN DELLS is “Higher Education,” at Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. the Movies” at 6 p.m. at The KENOSHA / RACINE 10th, through June 18. Call 414-271-131 or visit www. Club ICON, 6305 120th St. (off I-94), Kenosha, Kruz, 354 E. National Ave., 414-272-KRUZ. Captain Dix Rainbow Valley Resort, 4124 River Wherehouse, 818 S. Water. Road, 866-553-1818. pinkbananatheatre.com. Call 414-271-0711. 262-857-3240. LaCage/ETC./Montage, 801 S. Second St., Carte Blanche Studios Theatre, 1024 S. Fifth, presents The Frank Lloyd Wright Fierte, 5722 Third Ave., Kenosha, 262-764-9713. 414-383-8330. “Titus Andronicus” by William Shakespeare through June 19. Visitor Center at Taliesin, JoDee’s, 2139 Racine St., Racine, 262-634-9804. Mona’s, 1407 S. First St., 414-643-0377. Call 262-716-4689. 5607 County Road C (at the Nut Hut, 1500 W. Scott St., 414-647-2673. Tami Zwicke and Danceworks Art Gallery runs through intersection of Highway 23 JUNE 24, FRIday LACROSSE Purr Nite Club, 3945 N. 35th St., 414-442-7007. Don’t see your favorite LGBT hangout? June 18 at Danceworks Studio Theatre, 1661 N. Water. Call 414- and County Road C) in Spring Jerry Grillo To contribute or update a listing, e-mail 277-8480. Queer hip-hop act GOD-DES & She performs at 10 p.m. at My Place, 3201 South Ave., 608-788-9073. This Is It, 418 E. Wells St., 414-278-9192. Green, presents the Bach Triangle, 135 E. National Ave., 414-383-9412. [email protected]. The beloved musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” runs through Dancing & Dynamite Concert Series tonight and June 26. High Noon Saloon, 701A E. Washington in Madison. Call 608- Players, 300 Fourth St., 608-784-4200. June 19 at Marcus Center For the Performing Arts, at the corner 268-1122. Chances R, 417 Jay St., 608-782-5105. Tropical Niteclub, 626 S. Fifth St., 414-460-6277. of Water and State. Call 414-273-2787. “Jersey Boys,” the award-winning musical featuring the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, runs through June 19 at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave. in Appleton. Call 920-730-3760. JUNE 20, MONday JUNE 25, SATURday Wig’s tail-wagger C ourtesy of the W isconsin H umane S ociety Photographer Jessica Zalewski’s first solo exhibition runs Come see Brewcity Bruiser All Stars take on The Tent through Sept. 10 at Leenhouts Gallery, 1342 N. Astor. For more City Terrors from Arizona at 6 p.m. at Milwaukee County Sports about the show and her work visit http://jessicaz.yolasite.com/. Complex, 6000 W. Ryan in Franklin. Meet Bear This sweet, gentle, 5-month-old chow chow/ lab mix has mastered the JUNE 27, MONday art of self-containment, JUNE 21, TUESday always keeping four paws Kelly Dorfman, author of “What’s Eating Your Child?,” is New Work: Colin Dickson & Shane Walsh, an on the floor while greet- at Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, at 7 p.m. Call 414- ing visitors! He knows exhibition including paintings by Shane Walsh and a site- 332-1181. specific installation by Colin Dickson, runs through July 16 at lots of basic commands Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, 839 S. Fifth. Call 414-672- and will sit, lie and stay. 2787 or visit www.wpca-milwaukee.org. Bear is wise beyond his years, yet playful and eager to please, always “Two Spirits” JUNE 28, TUESDAY crawling into empty laps for affection. Like all of Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, welcomes our dogs, Bear has been JUNE 22, WEDNESday Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, author of “A School for My neutered, vaccinated JUNE 18, SATURday Village,” at 7 p.m. Call 414-332-1181. and microchipped. All he Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, welcomes novelist Majestic, 115 King in Madison, hosts Studio 54 & Fruit Fest needs now is a loving Ann Patchett, author of “State of Wonder,” at 7 p.m. Call 414- home! AfterParty, with DJs Vinnie Toma, Fuzzy Duck & Mike Carlson 332-1181. spinning vintage disco tracks. Call 608-251-2582. Danceworks Mad Hot Ballroom and Tap Phase II Tip of Bear is a 5-month-old Chow Chow/Lab mix Perfect Harmony, Madison’s gay/gay friendly chorus, presents Dancers perform a free outdoor concert at 6:30 p.m. at the Week “Queen: A Tribute to Freddy Mercury” at 7 p.m. at the Bayshore Town Center, corner of Silver Spring Drive and I-43 in JUNE 29, WEDNESDAY Despite its ability to make some immune-compromised humans and other ani- McFarland Auditorium, 5103 Farwell in McFarland. Glendale. Community Cinema presents a screening of “Two Spirits” at 1 Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center of the mals sick, West Nile Virus is primarily a wild bird disease, fatal to crows, jays, hawks Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center of the and owls infected by mosquitoes. You can help eliminate it by preventing standing p.m. at Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin in Madison. Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., presents the free Fine Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., presents the free Fine Riverwest Public House Cooperative, 815 E. Locust, presents In Arts Quartet Summer Evenings of Music, Concert IV, at water in your birdbaths, gutters, flowerpot bases, ponds and other pooling loca- Arts Quartet Summer Evenings of Music, Concert III, at tions. For more information, visit wihumane.org or call 414-431-6204. One Wind at 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Call 414-229-4308. 7:30 p.m. Call 414-229-4308. 46 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | June 16, 2011 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | J u n e 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 47

Got news? Tell us Got news? Tell us community Groups [email protected]. [email protected]. community EVENTS 5 p.m., OutThere LGBT youth group Club, Milwaukee.* MILWAUKEE SHEBA/Sisters Helping Each other Battle Marquette U G/L Alumni, P.O. Box 92722, 53202 Wisconsin Ave., Appleton, WI 54911, www. ONGOING FRIDAY SATURDAY meeting, OutReach, Madison.* 6 p.m., third Tuesday, Fair Wisconsin AIDS, 2349 N Holton St., 414-390-0444 Project Q, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414-223-3220 rainbowoverwisconsin.org 1-5 p.m., Monday and Thursday, SAGE 1 p.m., Art Experience, SAGE 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Walkers Milwaukee 5 p.m., third Sundays, PFLAG Action Network of the Chippewa Arts/Entertainment Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Brew City UWM LGBT Resource Center, UWM Union Positive Voice, P.O. Box 1381, Green Bay, 54305, Office drop-in hours, Milwaukee.* Milwaukee.* Run Walk, starting at the Water Milwaukee, Martin Luther Church, Valley, LGBT Community Center of Cream City Chorus, 252 E. Highland Blvd., Sisters Abbey, [email protected], WG 89, P.O. Box 413, 53201, 414-229-4116, 920-435-4404, pvinc.org, [email protected]. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through 4-7 p.m., fourth Friday, Happy Tower at the east end of North 9235 W. Bluemound Road, the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* 53202, 414-276-8787, www.creamcitychorus. www.brewcitysisters.org www.uwm.edu/Dept/OSL/LGBT Pride Alive, 920-471-3260, www.newpride.org, Thursday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 10 Hour with Planned Parenthood Avenue in Milwaukee, 262-285-7645. Wauwatosa. 7 p.m., second Tuesday, lesbian reading org, [email protected] WanderWomyn Outdoors Group, debydoo2@ [email protected] a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, LGBT Center Advocates of Wisconsin, rotating 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Frontwalkers 7 p.m., second Sundays, Gay and group at Outwords Books, 2710 N. Cream City Squares, 414-445-8080, www. yahoo.com Valued Families, GLBT parent/child support group, of SE Wisconsin drop-in, Racine.* location in Milwaukee/Madison, Madison, Wingra Park off Monroe Straight in Christ, Good Shepherd Murray Ave., 53211, 414-963-9089, iagsdc.org/creamcity Washington Heights Rainbow Association, MADISON Appleton, www.valuedfamilies.blogspot.com www.ppawi.org. St., Madison, 608-469-4882. Catholic Church, N88 W17658 www.outwordsbooks.com. Miltown Kings drag king troupe, www. 414-217-1571, on Facebook THURSDAY 5:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, 3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, Christman Road, Menomonee Falls, 7 p.m., last Tuesday, Canasta night, miltownkings.com, [email protected] Wauwatosa Rainbow Association, Arts/entertainment Pozitive Lite HIV/AIDS group, Women4Women, OutReach, 262-502-0437. SAGE Milwaukee.* Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 S. [email protected] Dairyland Cowboys and Cowgirls, Club 5, 5 RACINE/KENOSHA 2:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays, OutReach, Madison.* Madison.* 7 p.m., Spectrum GLBT and Allied Second St., 53204, 414-383-3727, www. Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, 252 Applegate Court, Madison, 53713, 608-277- LGBT senior adults discussion, 6 p.m., second Fridays, Lesbian 6 p.m., Rotating Activity Night each social group for adults, Harmony milwaukeegayartscenter.org E. Highland Ave., 53202, www.wisrad.org 9700, www.dcandc.org Community Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Alliance game night and potluck, week, LGBT Community Center of MONDAY Cafe, Appleton.* Milwaukee/LGBT Film/Video Festival, Wisconsin Rainbow Families, 252 E. Highland LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction Mifflin St., Madison, ferington@ LGBT Community Center, the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* 7 p.m., second Monday, Outwords 7 p.m., Women’s Voice Milwaukee www4.uwm.edu/psoa/programs/film/lgbtfilm Blvd., 53202, www.wirainbowfamilies.com, Ave., Racine, 53403, 262-664-4100, info@ charter.net. Milwaukee.* 7-8:30 p.m., third Saturdays, BWMT men’s book club, 2710 N. Murray rehearsal, 630-890-5984. Queer Zine Archive Project, 2935 N. Fratney [email protected] Community lgbtsewisc.org 6 p.m., third Thursdays, same-sex 6:30 p.m., Open Mic night, Harmony (Black and White Men Together), Ave., 53211, 414-963-9089, www. St., 53202, www.qzap.org OutReach, 600 Williamson St., Suite P1, PFLAG-Racine/Kenosha, at the LGBT Center partners group, OutReach, Madison.* Cafe, Green Bay.* general meeting.* outwordsbooks.com. Shoreline Country Dancers, 2809 E. Oklahoma Madison, 53703, 608-255-8582, www. of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction Ave., Racine, 6 p.m., Qgrads, UW Memorial Union 7 p.m., AA, The Galano Club, 7 p.m., Spectrum-Social and networking WEDNESDAY Ave., 53207, www.shoreline-milw.org, info@ Health lgbtoutreach.org, [email protected] 53403, 262-664-4100, pflag@lgbtsewisc.org Rathskeller, 800 Langdon St., Milwaukee.* LGBT group, Harmony Cafe, Appleton.* 6 p.m., first Wednesday, LGBT cancer shoreline-milw.org AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, P.O. Box PFLAG-Madison, 4221 Venetian Ln., Madison Madison. 7 p.m., Gay Narcotics Anonymous, The SUNDAY 7:30 p.m., AA Came to Believe, The networking group, Gilda’s Club, 7907 Women’s Voices Milwaukee, 510498, 53202, 414-273-1991, www.arcw.org, 53718, 608-848-2333, [email protected] 7 p.m., third Thursdays, Lesbian Galano Club, Milwaukee.* 10:30 a.m., Al-Anon, Galano Club, Galano Club, Milwaukee.* UW Health Court, Middleton, 608- 630-890-5984, womensvoicesmke.viviti.com, [email protected] Gay / Bi Fathers Support Group, c/o Outreach, Sports Alliance movie night, LGBT 7 p.m., Drop-in night, LGBT Milwaukee.* 828-8880, gildasclubmadison.org. [email protected] Brady East STD (BESTD) Clinic, 1240 E. Brady 600 Williamson St., Madison, 53703, Wisconsin Warriors, P.O. Box 334, Somers, Community Center, Milwaukee.* Community Center of the 10:30 a.m., AA Step/Topic meeting, 6:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Wauwatosa St., 53202, 414-272-2144, www.bestd.org, [email protected] 53171, 414-759-8823, wiwarriors.com, 7 p.m., Q2-LGBTQ Youth Group, LGBT Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* Galano Club, Milwaukee.* TUESDAY Rainbow Association monthly [email protected] [email protected] Community Center of the Chippewa 8:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, 1 p.m., Cream City Squares dances, 12:30 p.m., third Tuesday, Retired Old/ meeting, [email protected]. Community Galano Club, 315 Court St., Suite 201, 53213, Valley, Eau Claire.* Shoreline Milwaukee line dancing Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Older Lesbians (ROLLers), Madison. 7 p.m., first Wednesday, Bear Club 4 Bay View Gays, 414-482-3796, www.bvgays.com 414-276-6936, www.galanoclub.org, mail@ Politics 7:30 p.m., Four Lakes Bears, and lessons, Hot Water, 818 S. Stowell, Milwaukee. Info: 608-219-7751. Men monthly meeting, Napalese Brew City Bears, P.O. Box 1035, 53201, 414- galanoclub.org Fair Wisconsin, 122 State St., Suite 500, Youth/Education Michelangelo’s Coffee Shop, 114 Water St., Milwaukee, 414-383- 7 p.m., AA The Big Book meeting, 5:30 p.m., AA Over and Under 40; 7 Lounge, 1351 Cedar St., Green Bay, 331-3744, www.bcb4men.info Health Institute of Milwaukee, 1817 N. Martin Madison, 53703, 608-441-0143, www. Rainbow Alliance, UW-Parkside, Student State St., Madison, 608-251-5299. 7593. Galano Club, Milwaukee.* p.m. AA The Blue Group, The Galano Info: [email protected]. BWMT, 414-463-5359, www.nabwmt.org/ Luther King Drive, Suite 3, 53212, 414-263-9999 fairwisconsin.org, [email protected] Center, L108D, 262-595-2685, http://www. milwaukee Milwaukee Women’s Center, 611 N. uwp.edu/clubs/clubtemp.cfm?clubID=38 Castaways, P.O. Box 1697, 53202, Broadway, Suite 230, 53202, www.mwcinc.org * See Community Listings, prior page, for address and contact information. [email protected] Pathfinders, 1614 E. Kane Pl., 53202, 414-271- Sports CONNEXUS, 2439 N. Holton St., 53212, 414-390- 1560, www.pathfinders.org, [email protected] Madison Gay Hockey Association, www. OTHER 0444, www.diverseandresilient.org/connexus STD Specialties, Inc., 3251 N. Holton St., madisongayhockey.org Baraboo LGBT Community, Cream City Foundation, 759 N. Milwaukee 53212, 414-264-8800, www.stdspecialties.org Madison Gay Volleyball, 608-347-8907, www. [email protected] St., Suite 212, 53202, 414-225-0244, www. madisonlbtvolleyball.com LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa creamcityfoundation.org Madison Minotaurs Rugby Club, www.madison- Valley, 1305 Woodland Ave., Eau Claire, community B R I E F S , 2439 N. Holton St., 53212, minotaurs.com, [email protected] 54701, 715-552-LGBT, www.thecentercv.org Diverse and Resilient Politics Send community briefs to [email protected]. 414-390-0444, www.diverseandresilient.org Center Advocates, 252 E. Highland Blvd., 53202, LGBT Community Resource Center of the Firebirds, P.O. Box 159, 53201 414-271-2656, www.centeradvocates.org Seven Rivers Region, P.O. Box 3313, 303 FORGE Social Support, P.O. Box 1272, 53201, Equality Wisconsin, 2717 E. Hampshire Ave., Youth/education Pearl St., La Crosse, 54602, 608-784-0452, SE Wisconsin “AARP understands that Association last year, LGBT 414-559-2123, www.forge-forward.org, info@ 53211, 414-431-1306, www.equalitywi.org GSA for Safe Schools, 301 S. Bedford St., www.7riverslgbt.org, r.st.sauver@7riverslgbt. center holds while all Americans 50-plus Americans smoke at a much PHOTO: UMNS forge-forward.org Human Rights League, 252 E. Highland Blvd., Madison, 53703, 608-661-4141, www. org, [email protected] fundraiser share the same goals of aging higher rate than the general pub- The Rev. GAMMA Milwaukee, P.O. Box 1900, 53201, 53202, 414-445-5292, www.hrl-pac.org, gsaforsafeschools.org PFLAG Door County, Hope United Church of The LGBT Community with dignity and peace of mind, lic. Amy DeLong 414-530-1886, www.milwaukeegamma.com [email protected] Christ, 141 S. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, 54235, Center of SE Wisconsin hosts each of the communities in our “Tobacco use is a pervasive Gemini Gender Group, P.O. Box 44211, 53214, 920-743-8146, www.pflagdoorcounty.org “Red, White and Brew,” a beer lives offers its own challenges, threat to the LGBT community 414-297-9328, gggwi.tripod.com FOX VALLEY PFLAG of the Greater Oshkosh Area, and wine-tasting fundraiser, 6-9 opportunities and contributions that must be addressed,” said Lesbian Alliance, 252 E. Highland Ave., 53202, Sports First Congregational Church, 137 Algoma p.m., June 18 at Uncorkt, 240 towards helping us get there,” Charles D. Connor, president 414-272-9442, www.lesbianalliance.org Front Runners/Front Walkers, 262-285-7645, Community Blvd., 54901, www.oshkosh-pflag.org, Main St., Racine. said AARP spokesman Hugh and CEO of the American Lung Lesbian Fund of the Women’s Fund ullrwolf.com/frontrunnersmke, [email protected] Argonauts of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 22096, [email protected] The event includes “heavy” Delehanty. Association. “This month is the of Milwaukee, 414-290-7350, www. Metro Milwaukee Tennis Club, 3957 81st St., Green Bay, 54305, www.argonautsll.org, info@ PFLAG La Crosse, LGBT Resource Center of the hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction The site features articles deal- perfect time to confront this womensfund.com/who_we_are/lesbian_fund 53222, 414-616-3716, [email protected] argonautsll.org Seven Rivers Region, 303 Pearl St., 54602, and raffles. ing with issues of concern within health disparity head on by rais- Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 252 E. Milwaukee Gay Soccer League, 1012 Bear Club 4 Men, P.O. Box 13463, Green Bay, 608-784-0452,www.7riverslgbt.org Tickets are $20 in advance, the LGBT community as well ing awareness and encouraging Highland Blvd., 53202, 414-271-2656, www. E. Clark St., 53212, 414-405-5878, www. 54307, www.bc4m.com PFLAG of Manitowoc County, St. James $25 at the door. as multimedia content such as LGBT smokers to quit smoking mkelgbt.org milwaukeegaysoccer.org Harmony Café, 233 E. College Ave., Appleton, Episcopal Church, 434 N. 8th St., 54220, 920- For more information, go to video documentaries and trivia for good.” Milwaukee LGBT History Project, 414-224- Milwaukee Gay Volleyball League, www. 54911, 920-734-2233, www.harmonycafe.org, 323-9142, [email protected] www.lgbtsewisc.org. games. For help quitting in Wisconsin, 0517, www.mkelgbthist.org milwaukeegayvolleyball.com [email protected] PFLAG Stevens Point, 715-572-6922, www. go to www.rm2breathe.org. It’s Milwaukee Pride Parade, P.O. Box 070177, Saturday Softball Beer League, 2333 N. 56th Harmony Café, 1660 W. Mason St., Green Bay, pflagpoint.com AARP launches Quit smoking a program developed specifically 53207, www.prideparademke.org St., 53210, www.ssblmilwaukee.com 54303, 920-569-1593, www.harmonycafe.org PFLAG Washburn, Washburn Public Library, website for older for Pride for LGBT people. PFLAG-Milwaukee, 252 E. Highland Ave., PFLAG-Appleton/Fox Cities, 740 Kensington 307 Washington Ave., 54891, 715-209-1100, LGBT Americans The American Lung church trial in Kaukauna. The trial is scheduled to begin 53202, 414-299-9198, pflagmilwaukee@ Road, Neenah, 54956, 920-722-7145. http://community.pflag.org/pflagwashburn, AARP launched a new Web Association is encouraging mem- Trial of lesbian DeLong faces possible dismiss- at 4 p.m. on June 21 at Peace hotmail.com Youth/Education Rainbow Over Wisconsin, 702 E. [email protected] portal aimed at serving the inter- bers of the LGBT community to minister begins al from the United Methodist United Methodist Church, 2300 PrideFest, 414-272-3378, www.pridefest.com Alliance School, 850 W. Walnut St., 53205, ests of older LGBT Americans. honor national Pride Month by June 21 clergy for officiating at the union W. Wisconsin Ave., Kaukauna. Queer Program, P.O. Box 090441, 53209, 414- 414-267-5400, www.allianceschool.org The site – www.aarp.org/ quitting smoking or encouraging Supporters of the Rev. Amy of a lesbian couple and for pub- For a full schedule of events 265-8500, [email protected] Alliance for LGBTQ Youth, 1212 S. 70th St., pride – is touted as the organi- their friends to quit. DeLong hope for a strong turn- licly acknowledging her 15-year surrounding the trial, the first of SAGE Milwaukee, 1845 N. Farwell Ave., Suite 220, 53214, 414-453-1400, www.cssw.org WHAT’S GOING ON THIS WEEK? zation’s first online home for the According to a report out from the LGBT commu- committed relationship to her its kind in Wisconsin, go to www. 53202, 414-224-0517, www.sagemilwaukee.org Gay Youth Milwaukee, P.O. Box 090441, 53209, Peruse daily events and add your event. gay community. released by the American Lung nity and its allies for her June 21 partner. loveontrial.org. Sapphic Adventures MKE, 414-628-1049, 414-265-8500, gayyouthmilwaukee.tripod.com www.facebook.com/sapphicadventures.mke, Marquette Gay/Straight Alliance, 1442 W. www.wisconsingazette.com/calendar [email protected] Wisconsin Ave., 53233 48 W i s c o n s i n g AZ e t t e . c o m | June 16, 2011

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