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NEXT ISSUE DEADLINE: DEADLINE: Friday, Jan. io at 5 p.m. National Advertising Rep. Rivendell Marketing for the Wisconsin IN Step Appearing: Friday, Jan. 26 (908) 232-2021 Wisconsin's Only Gay & Lesbian Newspaper. Sincei984. Page 6 Wisconsin IN Step December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 • www.instepnews.com court brief with the Supreme Court to sup- More U.S. Men port a tax exemption for Bob Jones University — an exemption that would have Reporting Sex with • Lott Throws in Towel benefited hundreds of white "segregation Men Than Before academies" that were established in the wake Washington — Sen. Trent Lott votes on the same issues were directly in of integration orders — despite the universi- New York — A recent nationwide sur- resigned his position as Senate majority line with Lott's," said NGLT executive ty's policies discriminating against rtIthori- vey shows that a larger proportion of leader on Dec. 20 after weeks of taking director Lorri L. Jean. ties and prohibiting interracial dating. men say they are having sex with other heat for racially charged comments the "We call on Congress to take Bush's In the late 1980s and early '90s, despite men than in the 1980s, although whether Mississippi Republican made at a birth- words to heart when he said, 'The founding having said that he was unaware of what that trend stems from an increase in day party for Strom Thurmond. ideals of our nation and, in fact, the found- kind of organization that the Council of same-sex activity or an increased willing- Lott praised Thurmond's 1948 segre- ing ideals of the political party I represent Conservative Citizens was, Lott appeared ness to report it remains unclear. gationist campaign for the presidency say- was, and remains today, the equal dignity repeatedly before the white supremacist Dr. John E. Anderson of the Centers ing the country would have been better and equal rights of every American.' " group, once telling members they held "the for Disease Control and Prevention in off he Thurmond had won. Earlier this month, Equality right principles and the right philosophy." Atlanta and his co-author found that "In the interest of pursuing the best Mississippi, the largest gay rights group Columns that he wrote often appeared in surveys collected since 1996 showed possible agenda for the future of our coun- in Lott's home state outlined his history. the CCC's publication "Citizens Informer". between 3.1% and 3.7% of men report- try, I will not seek to remain as majority In the 1960s. Lott helped lead a success- In spite of the fact that Lott renounced the ed having sex with another man during leader of the United States Senate for the "HE DID THE CCC after it was discovered that he'd the past year. This is a sizeable jump 108th Congress, effective Jan. 6, 2003," addressed the CCC meetings, as late as from 1988 estimates of between 1.7% Lott said in a written statement." RIGHT THING." 1997 Lott was pictured smiling in the and 2%, they note. Lott said he would remain in the "Citizens Informer" along with the CCC's However, along with this increase in Senate for the remainder of his term. -DAVID SMITH national officers, CEO Gordon Lee Baum, reported activity, Anderson noted that Both Lott and Thurmond had consis- 'William D. Lord, Jr. and Tom Dover. A attitudes about the acceptability of tently opposed all gay rights legislation ful battle to prevent his college fraternity 1998 issue of the "Citizens Informer" con- same-sex activity have also changed. that came before the Senate. Throughout from admitting blacks to any of its chapters. tains Lott's column, side by side with offen- the week GLBT groups had called for him In 1979, while representing Mississippi In fact, he and his colleague Ron Stall sive racial commentaries. to step down. in the House of Representatives. Lott found that, between 1996 and 2000, In 1998, Lott made remarks while tap- "He did the right thing," said David joined a bipartisan group that supported a ing an interview for "The Armstrong up to 34% of survey respondents said Smith of the Human Rights Campaign in constitutional amendment to prohibit they believed homosexuality was gen- Williams Show" on the America's Voice Washington. school busing of African- Americans. television network, saying homosexuals erally not wrong, while only 24% of "This issue has become much larger In the 1980s, Lott voted against should be helped "just like alcohol ... or people who completed the survey than just Trent Lott," Smith told said. extending the Voting Rights Act and sex addiction ... or kleptomaniacs." between 1988 and 1994 had similar "This is an opportunity for the Bush admin- against establishing Martin Luther. King This year, Lott led the rally for the attitudes toward same-sex activity. istration and the Republican controlled con- Day as a federal holiday. On the Voting nomination of Charles Pickering to the As such, society is still far from gress to back up their words of past week to Rights Act, in 1981, he was one of 17 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Numerous being t00% accepting of homosexuali- demonstrate a committment to civil rights Republicans and seven Democrats. people and organizations around the ty, Anderson noted, so even the current for all Americans." including most of the Virginia delegation. country opposed Pickering's nomination estimates of how many men have sex Smith called on Republicans to back voting against extending that law, which because of his own racist past and anti- with men are likely too low. expanding hate crimes laws and job pro- struck down obstacles between minorities civil rights record. Lott went so far as "Male-to-male sex is still a sensi- tections for GLBT Americans. and polling places. In 1983, Lott joined 97 warning that Republicans would tie up tive, stigmatized behavior, and...is like- That was echoed by the National Gay other House members, most of them the Senate unless Democrats approved ly to be underreported to some and Lesbian Task Force. Republicans, in opposing the King holi- President Bush's judicial nominees. unknown degree. Even though these "NGLTF is concerned that replace- day. including then-Reps. Phil Gramm (R- recent estimates are somewhat higher ment, Tennessee Senator Bill Frist, will not Tex.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.). than other surveys, they probably are represent much of an improvement as his Also in 1981, Lott filed a friend-of-the- still low," he said. Australia's Gay It sends a great message that HIV is something everyone needs to ARCW Volunteer Honored with be concerned about. big city or small." Black Widow `Community Quarterback' Tyloch said, "I'm glad that something so good can come out of something so serious as the fight against AIDS." Sydney — Like the black widow Tyloch now moves on to a national competition featuring spider, Damian Anthony Peters had sex Award From Packers award winners named by all 32 NFL teams. The national winner with his partners then murdered Green Bay — AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin volunteer them. nets an additional $25,000 contribution from NFL Charities for His first victim was Andre Akai. Troy Tyloch of Milwaukee won the National Football League Community Quarterback Award from the Green Bay Packers in his or her organization. The 5o year old Akai was killed, then "The contributions are wonderful and much needed," dismembered, and parts of his body early December. The award, which honors outstanding local vol- unteers, comes with an $11,000 contribution from NFL Charities Marano said. "But the contribution Troy and Chris and our flushed down a toilet. The rest was dis- many other dedicated volunteers make every day are priceless." posed of in garbage bags. to ARCW in Tyloch's name. Tyloch was among a group of 10 Packers finalists that included another top Tyloch has been volunteering at ARCW for more than a The murder wasn't discovered for ARCW volunteer, Chris Root, who netted a $1,000 contribution. decade, working as a person with HIV helping others with HIV seven months when a sharp eyed civil "We're so proud of Troy and Chris, who exemplify the high cope with the ramifications of the disease. He performs a wide servant found signatures didn't match quality of all our volunteers," said ARCW Director of Volunteer range of services such as holding support groups, speaking to on Akai's pension checks. Services Richard Marano. "Of all the NFL cities, people might high school classes, and training other volunteers. Root works in When suspicion fell on Peters, ARCW's Street Outreach Program, looking out for high risk indi- not expect Green Bay to choose an AIDS volunteer for its award. police didn't have to look far. He was viduals and offering to test them for HIV and living down the street with another gay Hepatitis C. She has logged more than 500 vol- man, Bevan James Frost, 57. When unteer hours in just over a year of service. investigators went to question Peters, "Volunteers are the heart and soul of our they found Frost's torso in the bathtub. fight against HIV in Wisconsin," said ARCW The rest had been flushed away. Executive Director Doug Nelson. "The gift of Under questioning Peters con- one's time is irreplaceable, and we're delighted fessed to killing both men. to see Troy and Chris get the recognition they At his sentencing hearing he threw and our other volunteers so greatly deserve. himself on the mercy of court. Now let's hope Troy and the Packers both go on to league championships." Peters testified that Akai was abu- Volunteers are a crucial component of sive towards him and he believed Akai ARCW's success in preventing and treating was responsible for him having HIV. HIV/AIDS in Wisconsin. From the AIDSline He also told the court that he had hotline to the food pantry to the annual AIDS killed Frost while on drugs, and was Walk Wisconsin, ARCW depends on almost sick of being used for sex. 1,700 volunteers annually. Justice James Wood sentenced "Not everyone can win a $10,000 award, Peters to 21 years in prison. He will but all our volunteers receive the supreme sat- be eligible for parole after 13 years. isfaction that comes with helping people who Wood said that despite the great AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin staff and volunteers celebrate at the Green Bay Packers' announcement of ARCW volunteer Troy Tyloch confront a debilitating, deadly disease each callousness displayed, there were as recipient of the team's NFL Community Quarterback Award for community service. From left to right ARCW Manager of Volunteer day." Marano said. "We are blessed with exceptional circumstances which Resources Kari Behling; Roger Rivas, Tyloch's partner; ARCW counseling and testing specialist Steve Matteson; Tyloch; ARCW volunteer and unparalleled volunteers, and we're hoping reduced the killer's overall criminality. award finalist Chns Root ARCW volunteer Jake Dowling; ARCW southeast region volunteer coordinator Molly Herrington; and ARCW volunteer news of this award will bring more wonderful services and special events coordinator Brandon Schmidt. volunteers through our doors." www.instepnews.com • December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 7 Not pst Another Jewelry Stores We're In the People Business. Within~Eueryonea s4. Very Happy Holiday faun!

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JANUARY Conservative Wisconsin legislators — including a few Democrats — introduced an anti-marriage bill in late January. The bill, AB 753, would define marriage in the state of Wisconsin as a civil contract between one man and one woman, and would prohibit the recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. The bill's lead sponsor is Rep. Wayne Wood. Representing the 44th Assembly district, Wood is a Janesville-area Democrat. Most of the bill's other sponsors are Republicans, including some of the most consistently antigay members of the Seratti (R- Legislature, such as Lorraine Scott Evertz Spread Eagle) and Steve Nass (R- Whitewater). The measure fails to pass. JUNE Wisconsin IN Step names openly gay PrideFest draws a record crowd of State Representative (now State Sen.) Tim 18,604 to Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee's lakefront June 7-9. Among the festival's highlights are a forum featuring the many candidates for governor, enter- tainers Suzanne Westenhoefer and Kinsey Sicks, and the hilarious • Dragathon. Rainbow Over Wisconsin holds its annual picnic on the Brown County The Year in Review Fairgrounds June 29. Comedian Vicki Shaw and Loretta Lamour's divas entertain. Community Leadership awards in LGBT Wisconsin are presented to longtime Green Bay • lic accommodations. Since the adoption of anti-gay banners and chants. Their hostile activist Lloyd Schaefer and Rev. Ken Wisconsin's pioneering statute, 12 other presence turns off many observers and Hull of the Angels of Hope MCC congrega- states have followed suit, most recently unintentionally reinforces the students' tion. New York. appeals for tolerance and understanding. JULY Madison activists turn up the heat on After a brief revival, The Wisconsin the United Way of Dane County for contin- Light, an LGBT newspaper, again ceases Action Wisconsin, the statewide non- Bev Jenkins uing to fund the Four Lakes Council of the publication after its April 11 issue. profit organization dedicated to protecting Boy Scouts of America. Citing community and advancing the civil rights of LGBT citi- Carpenter and lesbian community Christine Klein's sudden departure pressure, the Four Lakes Council zens, receives a grant of $50,000 from activist Beverly Jenkins and as its Man as PrideFest's de facto festival director on announces it will no longer accept funds Colorado's Gill Foundation for its educa- and Woman of the Year. April 19 left many in Wisconsin's LGBT from United Way. tion and organizing efforts. A group of Wisconsin state employees Pablo Parilla is found guilty of first Madison's Pride. Weekend takes place petitions the Department of Administration degree intentional homicide for the mur- July 19-21, with the annual OutReach to stop charities which discriminate on the der of Juana Vega, a Milwaukee lesbian. Awards Banquet Friday evening, the basis of sexual orientation from participat- He is later sentenced to life in prison. MAGIC Picnic benefitting AIDS charities ing in the state's workplace giving cam- LGBT activists lobbied the District on Saturday, and the Pride March and a paign. They want the department to inter- Attorney's office to file hate crime charges rally in the UW Library Mall on Sunday. At pret the administrative rule governing state against Parilla, brother of Vega's ex-lover, the OutReach event, longtime activist Eric payroll deduction programs in a non-dis- - who reportedly had made anti-gay com- MIT\ Boberg is named Man of the Year and criminatory manner. ments and threatened her in the past. Lisa Aarli, an advocate for LGBT youth at Not to be outdone by Summerfest with Middleton High School, is named Woman its celebrity director, Bo Black, PrideFest MARCH of the Year. can now boast of its own "Bo" after Bonita The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsinite Scott Evertz is replaced "Bo" Dyer assumed the co-directorship Wisconsin reveals that it will accept a as director of the President's Office of $91,000 federal planning grant for an National AIDS Policy. "abstinence-only" AIDS prevention pro- In Superior, a potent mix of alcohol gram aimed at 12-18-year-olds statewide. and internalized homophobia led to a bru- The news is greeted with sharp criticism by tual attack of Rev. David Rogge, 47, pas- many LGBT community activists. Chris Klein tor of Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka, In an interview with IN Step, leaders of Minn. Rogge was found covered in blood the United Way of Greater Milwaukee say community scratching their heads. While and unconscious on the floor of the that while they have adopted a policy for- PrideFest indicated that Klein resigned, she Androy Hotel around 2:30 a.m. on July 18, bidding discrimination based on sexual stated clearly that she did not. said Capt. Scott Campbell of the orientation, they will not stop funding the MAY Superior police. Superior police arrested local Boy Scout Council but will continue William James Reedy, of Springdale. to "dialogue" with them about their anti- IN Step interviews gubernatorial candi- Ohio, after he admitted to hitting the Rev. gay policy. date Jim Doyle (elected governor in November), who says that Wisconsin Greg Scheel, the long-time organizer of should be a national leader in the area of The MAGIC Picnic in Madison announces LGBT rights: "We have done it before when he is cancelling the event which has raised we passed the first anti-discrimination over $150,000 for local charities in its 28 employment act. We did it when we adopt- year history. In the following weeks, Bo Dyer ed the first hate crimes act, and we should Madison Pride and The MAGIC Picnic be in the forefront of making sure that merge and reorganize under the umbrella of Wisconsin's annual LGBT festival. Bo everybody in this state has the right to live of the Madison Pride Weekend. The event Dyer moved into the position after Susan decently and safely and have the opportu- is held in July. Cook indicated that she needed to resign nity to achieve their full potential." the position. APRIL The second annual Great Lakes Two FEBRUARY More than a dozen high schools Spirit Gathering of Native American LGBTs is held May 25-27 at the Abiinooji Wisconsin LGBTs celebrate the 20th around Wisconsin participate in the national "Day of Silence" in support of Aki Cultural Healing Center on the Lac anniversary of the signing of the nation's Courte Orielles Ojibwe Reservation near first statewide gay rights law. The law pro- LGBT students. Outside some of the Hayward. hibits discrimination based on sexual ori- schools, members of Ralph Ovadal's Wisconsin Christians United picket with entation in housing, employment and pub- Jim Doyle www.instepnews.com • December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 9 gram is the subject of protests. The New Harvest Foundation holds a fundraising event and silent auction called "La Dolce Vita" at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison Sept. 13 to raise funds Cheers & Jeers 2002 for its grant-giving program which benefits It was a year that LGBT groups in Dane County. saw the state prejudice within the state's GOP. Capitol's political landscape change LCR types openly criticized the can- OCTOBER shape but not substance, Milwau- didacies of on-the-record homo- David Fisk is picked to lead Medical kee's political and religious leader- haters like Tom Reynolds and Ron Clinic at ARCW. Fisk. An experienced ship undone by their own poor Greer, rather than take wishy washy physician and HIV researcher Dr. David judgments and the recognition of stances on anti-gay candidates out Fisk joins the AIDS Resource Center of the LGBT community as a potential- of party loyalty (you might recall Wisconsin to lead its HIV medical care ly potent force in Wisconsin politics. their earlier "recommendation" but clinic. He replaces Many other events may not have non-endorsement of Mark Neumann Under threat of legal action by students been as earth-shaking but remain in the last senatorial election). IN who promised to take their case to the notable enough to compliment or Step will probably get heat for this ACLU, the Neenah School Board reverses criticize. That said, here's our list commendation from liberal queers Leon Rouse earlier rulings by the principal of Neenah for cheers and jeers for 2002: who cannot believe anyone in their David Farris Rogge, putting him in the hos- High and the district superintendent and right mind would ever vote Republi- pital. Reedy said he was asleep in his gives official recognition to a student-led Cheers can, but the voting statistics contin- Superior hotel room and awoke to find the Gay-Straight Alliance. the first GSA in the Action Wisconsin, which in the ue prove there's a lot more political assistant pastor of Zion Lutheran Church Fox Valley. diversity in our own community in Anoka, Minn.. molesting him. last year and a half has morphed Wisconsin IN Step runs an exclusive from an all-volunteer "kitchen than they would like to admit. After a nearly three year stint, Debbie story about the plight of former table" civil rights organization into Pridefest for their most suc- Weill was fired from her position as execu- Milwaukeean Leon Rouse, languishing a full-time presence on the state cessful year ever. Record atten- tive director of OutReach, Madison's gay in a Phillippines prison for a crime he says political landscape with dance generated by the greater and lesbian community center. No reasons paid staff he did not commit. Rouse was one of the and media visibility. Special credit diversity of attractions proved the were given for her termination. Local leaders of the campaign which succeeded naysayers wrong, especially the activists told IN Step that her strident belongs to both board President in passing Wisconsin's gay rights law in Tim O'Brien and first-ever Executive drag queens who still would have activism may have conflicted with 1982, the first of its kind in the nation. bitched even if the main stage had OutReach board member's vision for the Director Chris Ott for the group's Milwaukee's annual LGBT Film Festival been all chiffon all the time. But the organization. Others stated that Weill makeover. expands to eight days, featuring more there's still room for improvement. fund-raising goals for Men's Voice Milwaukee, which had failed to meet than 40 films and videos from 12 different the organization. Weill later took a job in a little over two years has grown countries. with the national office of P-Flag. to become Wisconsin's premiere Jeers OutReach, Inc., Madison's LGBT com- LGBT performing group. Kudos for Tom Ament, Chuck Chvala, Scott AUGUST munity center, announces the hiring of their vision. Jensen and the good ol' boy net- Wisconsin's first Black Pride John Quinlan as its new executive direc- Alliance for Equality et al., for works that have so sullied the politi- Celebration, the "Livin' the Life Weekend," tor. Quinlan, a Madison resident since making the right call to include all cal process both in Milwaukee and unfolds in Milwaukee Aug. 9-11. Later in 1978, has a long history of experience in available gubernatorial candidates Madison. Whether you were lining the month, the Pride Along the Mississippi the areas of civil rights advocacy, journal- at the Pridefest debate earlier this your pockets with taxpayer-funded festival is held in La Crosse and Chippewa ism, and community organizing. summer. Seeing that many candi- retirement plans, collecting "dona- Valley Pride takes place in Eau Claire. NOVEMBER dates for the state's top office tions" to secure your votes or letting United Way The Committee for a Fair Many LGBT-endorsed candidates win openly supporting LGBT equality in your staffs do partisan campaign Meeting to update the holds a Town Hall their election contests statewide, including one place was as inspiring as any of work on the taxpayer's dime, you LGBT community about the campaign to Tammy Baldwin, who earns her third the rhetoric the followed during the have succeeded in undermining the get the United Way of Greater Milwaukee term in the U.S. Congress, and Tim forum. core of our democracy. Moderate to stand by its non-discrimination policy Carpenter, the openly gay state represen- ARCW and Doug Nelson in par- voters of all stripes have completely visa-s-vis the Boy Scouts. tative who wins a seat in the State Senate. ticular for their ongoing commit- abandoned the political process in After a bumpty seven year ride, a joint Pro-gay Democrats Jim Doyle and ment to HIV/AIDS. Helming the droves thanks to your antics, leaving decision was reached to discontinue the Peggy Lautenschlager win their races agency for over 14 years, Nelson is elections to the polarizing extremists Heartland AIDSRide. The AIDS Ride had for governor and attorney general. respec- an anomaly in a leadership field on both left and right. was largely considered a risky fund-raising tively. that typically sees top spots at Roman Catholic Hierarchy for had event and AIDS Network and ARCW OutReach sponsors a well-attended ASOs around the country fill, empty your handling of the sexual abuse not been pleased with the amount of "LGBT Town Hall Meeting" Nov. 23 at and refill with the seeming frequen- scandals with the church. Your money raised in recent years. which activists discuss unmet needs of the cy of a garbage can. Though some autocratic "pray, pay and obey" atti- SEPTEMBER Madison area LGBT community as well as gripe about his "one stop shop- tude toward the laity is the true "NYPD Blue" actor Bill Brochtrup opportunities for increased collaboration ping" and "never met a grant I did- scandal, not the sexual orientation serves as celebrity chair of the annual AIDS between organizations. n't like" philosophies (remember of the perpetrators. By playing the Walk Wisconsin held in both Milwaukee A historic funding opportunity and the abstinence-only flap earlier this gay card so often and so loudly, you and Madison Sept. 29. The event raises community partnership which could bring year?), Wisconsin's declining num- allowed the subsequently revealed $300,000 to Milwaukee's LGBT communi- ber of new infections and high qual- and almost exclusively heterosexu- ty was officially launched on November 12. ity of care for the seropositive show ally-driven sexual abuse scandals in The Greater Milwaukee Foundation, The his ideas really work. No wonder the Mormon and Jehovah's Witness Cream City Foundation and The National the agency receives top honors in churches to go largely unnoticed by Lesbian and Gay Community Funding IN Step's annual Best of Queer Wis- the media. Like all rape, the sexual Partnership are the lead organizations on consin polling. abuse of the innocent is a misuse of the Funding Initiative which has a goal of GLSEN Chapters and GSA's power not a function of sexual ori- raising $200,000 over a period of two around the state for fighting one of entation. years. The National Lesbian and Gay the toughest fight left in the LGBT Scott Walker for your veto of Funding Partnership would then con- equality arena: the toxic anti-gay restored funding for needle exchange tribute another $100,000 to the Initiative. atmosphere in Wisconsin's high programs in Milwaukee County. Play- DECEMBER schools. New chapters in northeast ing politics with some people's lives Action Wisconsin releases the first Wisconsin and Milwaukee have may be bad enough but the long- legal guide to the state's civil rights law for made strides in naming the hate term effect of your purely partisan LGBT people. The new four-page guide and challenging those who purvey decision will be higher taxes to pay explains the law and what to do about dis- it. Events like last Spring's "Day of for medical care of the new cases of crimination if it happens. It can be found Silence" empower unlikely allies, HIV that will be spread by any cur- online at: www.actionwisconsin.org/civil- like the soccer mom in the Fox Val- tailment of the needle exchange pro- rights. ley who tore up and collected picket gram locally. Milwaukee's two-thirds signs of religious bigots protesting lower seroconversion rate among Bill Brochtrup the event. injection-drug using populations is $552,107 for AIDS care and prevention Log Cabin Republicans of Wis- literally living proof that ARCW's Life- around the state. Milwaukee County execu- consin for finding better ways point works. tive Scott Walker's decision to cut all doing the dirty job of eliminating funds for ARCW's needle exchange pro- Page 10 Wisconsin IN Step December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 • www.instepnews.com ous problems with his homosexuality: he was promiscuous: he was thrown out of GLBT Activists two colleges," said school board member NATIONAL NEWS June Cardosi. was Baptist, his father was Pentecostal and Take Out Full Page church was a big part of his life. MCC Founder "I'd go to my mother's church on N.Y. Becomes 13th Sunday morning and my Dad's church on Anti-War Ads Sunday night," Perry said. Chicago — Full page ads begin appear- Announces Plans Perry started the first MCC church in State to Ban ing this week in the Illinois gay press criti- Los Angeles in 1968 with just 12 congre- cizing the Bush administration for an to Retire in 2005 gants. Today, MCC has more than 56,000 Anti-Gay Bias impending war with Iraq. members and adherents in 300 churches in The ads, signed by dozens of well West Hollywood — In 1959, Rev. Dr. 22 countries around the world. Albany — Republican Gov. George known GLBT activists was proposed at a Elder Troy Perry, founder and moderator Pataki signed a bill into law that outlaws Chicago Anti-Bashing Network (CABN) of Metropolitan Community Churches, discrimination against gays in New York meeting December 4, and within eight was expelled from Midwest Bible College Pa. School to be state, 31 years after advocates began lobby- days fundraising was completed and the in Chicago for being gay. ing for it, according to the Associated Press. ads submitted. "A fellow student had fallen in love The law protects people from abuse. Signers to the strongly worded ad include with me. They told me I wasn't worthy Named for Gay harassment and discrimination in employ- a cross-section of left and moderate communi- enough to be educated by Christians," ment, housing, education and public serv- ty leaders including the state's only openly gay Perry told the Washington Blade. ices based on their sexual orientation. It state representative, Larry McKeon, the state's This year, in the same city where he was Aide to MLK Jr. made New York the 13th state to prohibit foremost Transgendered activist, Miranda expelled from school, Perry, 62, was named Philadelphia — Bayard Rustin was gay, anti-gay bias. State senators passed the Stevens-Miller, the co-pastors of Church of the to the board of trustees of the Chicago a pacifist who refused to fight in World Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Open Door, the city's Black LGBT congrega- Theological Seminary. This is just one of War II and a one-time Communist. Act by a vote of 34-26. tion. and leading activists with the state's main many honors bestowed on him during 34 He was also the man who organized the The state Assembly approved the meas- LGBT lobbying group, Equality Illinois, sign- years of ministry. Recently, he announced 1963 rally where Martin Luther King Jr. ure in January — as it has annually since ing on in a personal capacity. plans to retire as moderator of MCC in 2005. delivered his "I have a dream" speech, and 1993. But the measure didn't come without The ad not only denounces the loss of "I'm a person of prayer," Perry said. In supporters of the late civil rights leader critics. The vote included 23 Republicans and life a full-scale war would bring, but says 1999, during a moment of prayer, he made won a battle to name a school after him three Democrats who opposed the legislation. LGBT people in particular would be hurt. the decision to retire. "I've watched so Dec. 16, according to the Associated Press. "The bill itself is a step in the wrong In part, the ad says: many gay and lesbian leaders come on the The West Chester Area School Board direction," said Sen. Serphin Maltese. "We "A new U.S. war will indirectly kill peo- scene, make noise and burn out," he said. voted 6-3 to name a new high school after cannot legislate politeness — the way peo- ple in our community here at home by "I look forward to the future -- to new Rustin, a 1931 graduate of West Chester ple feel. That comes through mutual diverting necessary funds away from blood -- to keep the church strong." High School who began his activism for respect." A proposed amendment Tuesday already scaled-back social service programs. Perry's life story is a fascinating, some- racial equality while still a youth. The school to add protections for transgender resi- For example. programs that prevent HIV+ times painful voyage through chapters of board voted last spring to name the $63 mil- dents failed 19-41. people from losing their homes and provide American history that weren't always kind lion school after Rustin, but reopened the other life-saving services are already facing to gay men and lesbians. discussion after some members said they severe cutbacks during the current reces- A native of Tallahassee, Fla., Perry grew were not fully aware of his past. sion as a bloated military budget is given up in Central Florida and moved to Winter "My objection isn't simply that he was precedence over everything else." Haven. Fla., when he was 12. His mother a homosexual, but he really had some seri-

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The 11 p.m., 11 p.m.-2 a.m., 2 a.m.-4 a.m., Milwaukee — A coalition of youth The United Way has rebutted by stat- first step to doing this is to stop funding Henry Street Ticket Table, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., groups and their supporters held a rally at ing that they made the Boy Scouts sign the the Boy Scouts as long as they continue to 11 p.m.-2 a.m., 2 a.m.-4 a.m., Coat Check the United Way of Greater Milwaukee non-discrimination policy. However, the discriminate." (3 locations in Civic Center) 8 p.m.-ll p.m., Community Campaign's Closing Ceremony United Way's non-discrimination policy For more information on the youth-led 11 p.m.-2 a.m., 2 a.m.-4 a.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The stands in strong contradiction to the Boy group, future protests, or to find out what Jan. 2nd: Clean-up/Loading. at Civic youth protested the United Way's refusal to Scouts' written policy, which continues to you can do to make the United Way keep Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wotk exchange implement its own non-discrimination pol- explicitly exclude gay youth and adult vol- its promise. please e-mail: involves 3 hrs. of volunteer work — or 2 hrs. icy. The rally included over 35 protesters, unteers. [email protected]. on the late shift — and nets volunteers one and four TV stations covered the event. Michael Childers, the local Boy Scouts free admission to the event. In response to community pressure, executive, has publicly defended the Boy Cream City Squares Starts This event is not only an opportunity the United Way in May of 2001 amended Scouts anti-gay policy, telling the New Year with Dances to celebrate the incredible diversity of our its non-discrimination policy to include Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "The Milwaukee — On Jan. 5, 2003. the LGBTQ community, but an important part sexual orientation. The new policy states: Milwaukee County Council is part of the Cream City Squares will start dances for of the funding base for our services to that "United Way funds shall not be used for national organization of the Boy Scouts, people new to square dancing. There will community. Those interested in helping any programs or agency that discriminates and our policy is the same as theirs. We do be 12 weekly dances on Sundays, where with what promises to be a great way to in the provision of services on the basis of not feel that avowed homosexuals are good people can have fun dancing while learning bring in the new year, should call Harry at race, color, religion, national origin, handi- role models for children." The National new moves each week. Each dance will cost (608) 255-8582, or e-mail: programs@out- cap. age, sex or sexual orientation... Future Executive Board of the Boy Scouts has also just $3 per person. Participants should reachinc.com. funding decisions will be affected by failure repeatedly affirmed this policy. come to Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 Lesbian New Year's Eve to comply with the policy." So how can the Boy Scouts continue to N Stowell Ave., promptly by 1 p.m. (each However, United Way donors, affected discriminate yet also sign the non-discrimi- dance is 2 hours long). Party in Madison youth, and community members have nation clause, all while the United Way People can.still join the group on Jan. Madison — Celebrate the New Year a expressed their disappointment that the turns a blind eye? This is why the youth 12 or 19, but they will be a bit behind the new way. Join a bevy of your favorite les- United Way keeps donating money to group organized its rally to protest what rest. Next chance to learn is in September, bians to ring in 2003 with the first-ever groups like the Boy Scouts, which received they feel is a breach of trust between the 2003. For more information, please call Society for the Advancement of Lesbian nearly $700.000 in United Way of Greater United Way and its donors. (414) 445-8080. or visit our web site at: Culture New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31. 8 Milwaukee contributions this year. Emily Gardner, another organizer of www.iagsdc.org/creamcity/. p.m. to 1 a.m., at 4322 Buckeye Rd. The "I was going to donate money to the the event, said: "In an environment where party is a fundraiser for and sponsored by United Way this year thinking that since corporate scandals are being revealed every OutReach Needs Volunteers the Society for the Advancement of Lesbian the United Way signed a non-discrimina- day, we need to know that we can trust the for Pink Party Culture — SAL-C — a group of local lesbians tion policy, my donation would not go to United Way to use our donations the way it Madison — The Pink Party, OutReach's working to strengthen lesbian community fund racist, sexist or homophobic organi- has promised us it will." Annual New Year's Eve Bash at the Civic through social, cultural and educational zations." said Amy Kistner, co-organizer of "The United Way knows the right thing Center, is nearly upon us. An event of this activities for lesbians, by lesbians. the youth-led rally. "When I found out that to do — that's why they changed their non- nature requires a lot of volunteer help to be Dance! Party! Flirt with other beautiful the United Way is still funding an organiza- discrimination policy," said Gardner. "The pulled off successfully. Lesbians! Have a Darn Good Time! Tickets tion that openly and officially discrimi- United Way knows that funding the Boy Pink Party volunteer needs include: are $12 in advance; $15 at the door. BYOB.

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Registrees would acquire marriage "I do think society has moved on. and I rights in the areas of inheritance, social think that we recognize that there are very security and divorce. Adoption and assist- many people in gay relationships who are ed-procreation rights are not included. in very loving relationships ... but their Gay groups welcomed the measure but partnership has no recognition in law." denounced the adoption and pregnancy LES Barbara Roche, minister for social exclu- restrictions, and the fact that same-sex cou- sion and equalities, told the BBC. ples are not simply being granted access to "You have people who have shared regular marriage. their lives, shared their homes, whose lives o entwined with each other. Why should- CANADIAN TORY are n't their relationship be recognized as the MP COMES OUT T GET loving and secure relationship that it is? Halifax — Canadian Tory Member of "We are not talking about marriage Parliament Scott Brison came out Dec. 7 to We're looking for couples ages 18 to 35 here," Roche said. "What we are talking keep from being outed as he seeks the fed- who are in a new relationship and willing about is the signing of a register." eral Tory leadership post. Areas that could be covered by a part- Brison, 35, represents Nova Scotia's to participate in three individual interviews. nership law include inheritance, pensions, Kings-Hants district, a conservative, rural tenancy, taxes, property and immigration. riding in the Annapolis Valley. BOTH PEE-MRS MUST P tliT1CIP ATE London Mayor Ken Livingstone wel- "As one who has never really been in comed the announcement. the closet, it doesn't seem like a big event to IN ORDER TO EARN CASH. "I am delighted the government has come out," he told The Halifax Daily News. recognized the gross inequalities." he said. "It's the first time I ever spoke to media Political parties expressed support about it. but it certainly wasn't a secret. LEARN MORE! across the board. "I didn't want there to be any misper- "Whilst we attach a huge importance to ception out there that I had any fear of the institution of marriage, we do recognize dealing with this issue openly and honest- that gay couples suffer from some serious ly." he said. "[This] does eliminate the abil- CALL 4564701 particular grievances," said Oliver Letwin, ity for anybody to participate in whisper the Tory spokesman on domestic issues. campaigns." The law, should it pass the House of Brison said he won't be changing his API A research project of the Center for AIM Intervention Research (CAIRLk Commons and the House of Lords, would conservative politics. MEDICAL Medical Colege of Wisconsin. For more iiformation, call 456-7700. apply in England and Wales. Scotland COLLGE E "I'm a conservative, entrepreneur. OF WISCONSIN would consider the proposal separately. investment-banking politician from rural BRITAIN PLANS Nova Scotia who drives a Volvo station TRANSSEXUAL RIGHTS wagon and has two Nova Scotia duck- tolling retrievers; it's pretty hard to peg me London — People who change their as a radical," he said. gender are set to have greater rights in Canada has three other openly gay fed- Britain. eral MPs. Svend Robinson and Libby The government said Dec. 10 it will Davies. who represent Vancouver-area rid- introduce legislation allowing transsexuals ings. and Real Menard, who represents a to revise the gender listed on their birth Montreal riding. certificates and then marry someone of the opposite sex. SPANISH ACTIVISTS The moves are a response to a ruling by STRATEGIZE the European Court of Human Rights in Madrid — About 150 activists from 30 the case of a British transsexual bus driver organizations gathered in Madrid Dec. 6-8 who wanted to be legally recognized as a for the second congress of the Lesbian and sage woman in order to obtain her retirement Gay State Federation. pension at an earlier age. Among other things they changed the British women can get their pensions association's name to the Lesbian, Gay, at age 60 while men must wait till age 65. Transsexual and Bisexual State Federation. SWISS REGION NIXES Numerous politicians and union offi- PARTNER LAW cials made appearances or spoke at the SAGE/Milwaukee gathering. Zurich — The Swiss canton (region) of Delegates unanimously passed a resolu- (Senior Action in a Gay Environment) Valais rejected the national government's tion expressing their "repulsion" and "con- gay-partnership proposal Dec. 6. demnation" of "a few businesses' merchan- "The local government ... has made a dising use of the symbols of the GLTB move- Serving Older Gays, Lesbians, social decision to support the family. not ment. as in the case of the commercial Bisexuals and Transsexuals the 'Civil Solidarity Pact'," canton patent registration of the phrase `gay pride.'" spokesman Jean-Rene Fournier told local reporters. ALMODoVAR WINS P.O. Box 510492 The vote was 64 to 51 with five absten- Rome — Gay Spanish filmmaker Pedro tions. Almodewar won best movie, best director Milwaukee, WI 53203-0091 The Federal Council, the cabinet. and best screenwriter awards at the unveiled the legislation Nov. 29. European Film Academy's 15th annual cer- "The recognition by the state of the emony Dec. 10 in Rome. Persons over fifty with health, financial, housing, partnership between persons of the same Almodovar was honored for his latest employment, personal problems etc. can confidentially sex will contribute to ending discrimina- film, "Hable con Ella" (Talk to Her). contact our social worker by using voice mail box one. tion, which hits homosexual couples par- The best actress award went to the ticularly hard, and to lessening prejudice entire cast of "8 Femmes" (8 Women) — against homosexuality." the government Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, For information or to receive the monthly newsletter, said in a press release. Emmanuelle Beart, Fanny Ardant, Virginie use voice mail box two. "The picture of same-sex couples hug- Ledoyen, Danielle Darrieux, Ludivine ging and kissing on the street should Sagnier and Firmine Richard. become normal." 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JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME BUT WHETHER THE r COURT: MY OPPONENT HAS LAW DOESN'T APPLY LETTERS ARGUED THAT TEXAS' LAW TO HETEROSEXUALS More on Creating Change & Race PROHIBITING HOMOSEXUAL -OR IS UNEVENLY Dear Editor: SODOMY IS DISCRIMINATORY. ENFORCED LGBT people have long sought safe IS UNIMPORTANT. refuge and respite from the daily insults and injuries of prejudice and discrimina- 0 tion. We have established countless social • •Zu•- i* and cultural spaces for ourselves that we prefer, many times, to maintain for our- selves. Among these by/for/about LGBT spaces are community centers, bars and ; clubs, choruses and musical ensembles, athletic organizations, newspapers and magazines, and Internet sites. [email protected] The same can be said of political spaces for any group of people whose participa- WHAT'S IMPORTANT IT'S NOBODY'S tion in politics has been undermined and q. IS THAT THIS IS A BUSINESS WHAT thwarted: lesbians, gay men, bisexual peo- In STATES' RIGHTS ISSUE. ple and transgender people, as well as THE STATE DOES Latinos. African-Americans and women, IN THE PRIVACY have found that joining together with oth- OF ITS CITIZENS' ers who share their life experiences can BEDROOMS. move forward their political goals and aspirations and win political voice and rep- resentation. Indeed, the concept of a "seat at the table" is entirely about representa- tions of heretofore un-represented or under-represented groups in our society. Because Richard J. Rosendall is the past . president of a political organization formed to represent the aspirations of a people not typically represented in politics, the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of her energy and love for her Vietnam veter- Washington. DC, and because I suspect that OPINIONS an husband into caring for countless other he has appreciated the company of others of veterans. Her efforts truly embody the his kind in a relatively homogenous social through doesn't allow her to attend class, extraordinary spirit of those selfless people situation (a bar, a party, a quasi-social politi- cal gathering such as a fundraising event). I so she must do the schoolwork alone, at that I meet so often in Wisconsin. Holiday Spirit am quite confused by his diatribe condemn- home. Jeremy figured that ifthis student Last, but not least I wanted to focus on ing the National Gay and Lesbian Task had a computer with internet access and a a group of 21 volunteers who made up the Force Creating Change Conference for pro- Embodied By webcam, then the class would be able to Badger Reuse Committee, which was set up viding exactly that same kind of political see the student and she would be able to to be a hub for recommendations on what space for LGBT people of color. follow along with her classmates back in to do with the 7.354 acre Badger Army Wisconsinites His diatribe begs the questions: What school. Ammunition Plant property. When I first is good for Richard cannot be good for Jeremy is on a mission. He has spent was elected in 1998. I went to Sauk County anyone else? Where Richard is not allowed Throughout The Year over twenty hours on the phone contacting to review the status of talks on the future of to go cannot be fruitful for those who gath- local businesses to ask them to donate a this site. What quickly became apparent By Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin er together to create a more powerful polit- computer or webcam. He is so motivated was that the community was divided. ical voice for themselves? Where Richard is s we approach the New Year it by this project that he has told me of his There was the need for a committee that asked to let others lead no good leaders is traditional for us to reflect desire to start an organization of his own would represent the many voices of the can possibly emerge? His presence and his A upon the past year, the year that helps students in similar situations. community on what should happen to this participation and his annointing of a gath- ahead, and the community in which we The whole town of Belleville is coming amazing parcel of land, and so, we set up ering of LGBT people is an absolute live. I love my job. One of the main reasons together to help this girl through her just such a committee. This group of 21 requirement for legitimacy of purpose and I do is because I get to travel all over the chemotherapy and through her classes, a volunteers sorted through thousands of goal? This is not only absurd and impossi- 2nd Congressional District and talk to peo- truly touching story that exemplifies the recommendations from community ble. it is a gross insult to others who work ple. I meet with people at listening sessions spirit of Wisconsin. groups, environmentalists, historic preser- in and contribute to a movement for social in places like Portage, Sauk City, Madison, Another story shows us how in the face vationists, sportsmen. business groups, justice in this country. Monroe, and Mt. Horeb. As I reflect upon heartache, one civic clubs, landowners, and officials from of repeated roadblocks and There are LGBT people of every color. the past year, the thing that strikes me, is woman perseveres in her quest to help our the Ho-Chunk Nation. and the Federal, ethnicity. class, age. race, condition of the spirit, determination, thoughtfulness Janet Gordon of Madison first State and local governments. After four veterans. birth and gender who are joining together and caring of the people that I meet. It is seeking help for her years and countless hours of work. an contacted my office to make a stronger, more powerful and what drives me to fight for Wisconsin val- Butcher. Dave was a agreement between all of these differing husband, Dave more fully representative movement for ues in Washington, DC. Vietnam veteran who was desperately in groups appears near, preserving this land At this time of year, we are reminded of for generations to come. This is a classic social justice. equality and freedom. Some need of a liver transplant as a complication of the work to build this movement will be the "spirit of the holidays." We are encour-. conditions. example of democracy and cooperation in of Agent Orange related health accomplished when the voices of women. aged to be more generous to our neigh- for the transplant, action, of divergent groups coming togeth- Despite being waitlisted young people. people of color. old people, bors, leave a little extra something for the simple er to discuss the future of their community. his VA doctor refused to write a transgender people and intersex people child that delivers the newspaper, open classifying Dave's case as termi- and through thoughtful debate and discus- statement can be heard more clearly, which logically doors for people at our local stores. But didn't receive a liver soon, thereby sion, reaching a consensus. These volun- nal if he requires that they be given the space, the from my travels around Wisconsin's sec- impossible to have his disability teers and all the other people who have making it time and respect to hear themselves first. ond Congressional district, I believe that Sadly, Dave lost his battle participated in this process have left claim expedited. The National Gay and Lesbian Task the spirit of the holidays is embodied in only a few weeks later, with his claim never Wisconsin with a great asset, something to Force will continue to respect and honor Wisconsinites year round. At this time of been reviewed. be enjoyed for generations to come. having even requests by people of color at the Creating year, my thoughts return to some of the To add insult to injury, Janet's claims In this time of holiday spirit, joy and Change Conference for work spaces unto people I have met over the last year, and for veteran's survivor benefits were then giving, and on the crux of the start of a new themselves. Richard J. Rosendall, who did the incredible stories of kindness and dedi- repeatedly lost and have only just been year, it is important that we reflect upon not attend the 2002 Creating Change cation that they show. I would like to share approved. Now most people in the face of the true spirit of the people of our state. with you a few of these stories, stories that such heartache, struggle and bureaucratic When we do that, we will realize that the Conference in Portland Oregon, is wel- show that the spirit of the holidays live nightmare would walk away and never spirit of the holidays lives in the hearts, come to attend our annual event and we throughout the year here in Wisconsin. want to have anything to do with it again. minds and actions of Wisconsinites year expect him to likewise respect such One of those individuals is Jeremy Not Janet--despite such adversity, she is round. requests. Sue Hyde Ryan. Jeremy is an 8th grader in Belleville, now volunteering with the Disabled Wishing you the happiest of holidays who wrote to me asking for help for one of American Veterans (DAV), driving veterans and a peaceful new year. Director, Creating Change Conference his classmates who had just been diag- back and forth between the Madison VA nosed with cancer. The chemotherapy and the Milwaukee VA hospitals for neces- treatment that his fellow student goes sary medical treatment. Janet has turned Page 16 Wisconsin IN Step December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 • www. instepnews.com arts • nite life • calendar • classies Cathy Rigby to Star in "Seussical the Musical" Milwaukee — Cathy Rigby, the former Olympic athlete who charmed audiences as Peter Pan in the revival of that show in 1991. is now starring in the national touring company of "Seussical the Musical," which will play at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 929 N. water St., in Milwaukee Jan.21-26. "Seussical the Musical" recreates the witty. wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss through the songs of Tony Award winning writers Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. In "Seussical." many of the most- panelists are recognizable, vulnerable, loved characters from a bevy of Dr. Seuss books meet for the first time. funny and scary. The things they say will When chaos erupts in the jungle of Nool. it will take "The Cat in the excite your mind. As you play the role of Hat," "Horton the Elephant," "Gertrude McEuzz," "Mayzie LaBird" and conference audience, you will witness an a gaggle of characters to bring harmony back to their world. astonishing theatrical battle to control the Rigby made her theatrical debut in 1981 as Dorothy in "The Wizard history and identity of a dead man." of Oz. Since then, she has appeared in productions of "Annie Get Your "Talk" is directed by David Ravel. The Gun," "The Unsinkable Molly Brown;" "Meet me In St. Louis" and cast includes Flora Coker, John Schneider. "They're Playing Our Song." She plays the pivotal role of The cat in the Azeeza-lslam, Rodd Walker, Tom Reed. Hat in "Seussical." and Tim Tamiseia. It is designed by For show times and tickets, call (414) 273-7206. Stephen Hudson-Mairet. For show times Cathy Rigby as The Cat in the Hat and tickets, call (414) 291-7800. Advertising in Golden Days "Proof" on Tap at the Madison Civic Center, 211 State St. travel packages and concert tickets to of Radio at Eisner Museum Milwaukee Rep in January ►eff (Gerard Neugent) is the night securi- French wine and gourmet dining. Prizes Milwaukee — Long before TV and inter- ty guard in the lobby of a Manhattan high will also be awarded to audience members Milwaukee — The next play on tap for net advertising, radio thrived on product rise. He's as clumsy in life as he is in his affec- who choose to participate in two special placement and integrated commercials. the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre is David tions for Dawn_ (Katheryn Phillips), a rookie activities: Best Can-Can Legs and Most Auburn's critically acclaimed drama The Golden Age of Radio from the late cop who stops by the building. She's got eyes Artistic French Costume. 1920s to the early 1950s provided advertis- "Proof," winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for her partner Bill (Thomas Gebbia), a cor- Revelers can also purchase complete for Drama and the Tony Award for Best ers with a homey and accepted forum to rupt cop who's two-timing with the woman dinner/show packages in to include gour- market their products. vastly different Play. Previews are set for Jan.. 3-4, and the an 22J. When Jeff's supervisor William met French dinner and wine at the play opens Jan. 5 and runs through Feb. 2 from today's broadcast advertising. (Derrick Nelson) comes to him with a moral Trocadero Café, 1758 N. Water St., tickets "Brought To You By . . . Selling in in the Steimke Theatre, 108 E. Wells St. dilemma, Jeff's loyalty is put to the test, and to the show and round-trip transportation In "Proof,- Catherine is the daughter of Sound in the Golden Days of Radio" is cur- one choice will change his life. to the Mirama'r Theatre. To reserve pack- rently showing/playing at the Eisner a brilliant mathematician who spent half of C. Michael Wright directs the play and ages, call the Trocadero at (414) 272-0205. his life mentally unstable. After years of Museum of Advertising & Design, 208 N. says, "'Lobby Hero' has some serious themes Water St. The exhibit explores the role of caring for him. Catherine's father dies, but essentially it's a humorous slice-of-life Theatre X Explores Racial leaving behind over a hundred notebooks Issues in "Talk" broadcast sponsorship, including the inser- play. It's about floundering young people tion of brand names throughout the pro- filled with his thoughts. Through her grief, looking for answers and for a rosy future. Milwaukee — Milwaukee — From Jan. 9 Catherine has become somewhat of a grams. celebrity endorsements, public These are dream roles for actors — characters through Feb. 2. Theatre X will present Carl service ads and product giveaways. recluse, but suddenly finds herself dealing with depth. hidden corners to explore and Hancock Rux's "Talk," a new play about the with the affections of Hal, a former student Complete with a 1930s era radio stu- layers to peel back. 'Lobby Hero's message is meaning of race, at the Studio Theatre of dio, the Eisner Museum immerses visitors of her father's, as well as the arrival of her positive, hopeful and universal." the Broadway Theatre center, 158 N. overbearing sister, Claire. Hal wants to in the world of radio. Visitors can interact For show times and tickets, call (608) Broadway. with Jack Benny. Lucille Ball and other study her father's notebooks, and despite 258-4141. "Talk" is structured as a panel confer- Catherine's objections. discovers a brilliant radio celebrities. A historical showcases a ence assembled by a young Moderator to series of vintage table radios with each mathematical proof. Catherine must con- "Moulin Rouge Cabaret examine the life and work of a fictional front her affections for Hal and convince Fantastique" Benefit Dec. 31 radiorepresenting a specific time frame. character named Archer Aymes. Aymes, "In a museum noted for a high level of Claire she is capable of living alone:She Milwaukee — This New Year's Eve, identified as African American, wrote one must also face the most perplexing prob- interactive offerings, this will be our most Milwaukeeans can support arts in the com- outstanding novel in the 1950s, which he hands-on exhibit. Visitors will be able to lem of all: How much of her father's bril- munity while they count down to midnight turned into an avant-garde film. In the liance — and insanity — has she inherited? select from dozens of vintage radio pro- with colorful 19th century Parisian enter- 1960s, he was a civil rights activist and grams and commercials," said Eisner The Rep's resident acting company tainment. Milwaukee Public Theatre will spent time in jail in the South. He led a members in "Proof" are Deborah Staples, Museum curator Chuck Sable. present "Moulin Rouge Cabaret demonstration at the Museum of "Brought to You By . . ." runs through who plays Catherine. and Brian Vaughn as Fantastique" at the Miramar Theatre, 2844 Antiquities in New York in which a woman Hal. Completing the ensemble are Jeannie May 11. For museum hours and tickets, call N. Oakland Ave. twice on Tuesday. Dec. 31. was killed, went to jail again, and died (414) 847-3290. Naughton as Claire and Peter Silbert as at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p..m. Tickets are $50 there, probably a suicide. His novel, rele- Robert. The production is directed by J.R. per person and include complimentary gated to the dust bins, has been rediscov- January Book Groups Sullivan. There will be talk backs after fol- champagne and French desserts provided ered by the Moderator who now seeks to at Outwords lowing the Wednesday evening perform- by food and beverage host. Trocadero Café. unravel the secrets of its author's life. ances on Jan. 8, 15.22. and 29. A perform- Milwaukee — Everyone is welcome to To purchase tickets and for more informa- Named for characters in Plato's make a New Year's resolution and join in ance interpreted in American Sign tion. call (414) 347-1685. Symposium, the multi-cultural panel- con- Language is scheduled for Sunday. Jan. 26 on one of the two book groups that meet Public Theatre Artistic Director sists of four authorities on Aymes. people monthly at Outwords Books. at 2 p.m. Barbara Leigh promises that "Moulin who knew him at various stages of his life. Tickets for "Proof" can be purchased in The Outwords Book Group will cele- Rouge" will delight: "It's zany, high-spirited As the conference opens, they are joined by brate its 9th year this January. The book to person at the Rep Ticket Office at 108 E. and entertaining on many levels." It will a fifth, a performance artist who disrupts Wells St.. or by telephone at (414) 224- be discussed in January is Joseph Hansen's recreate the personalities made immortal the panel with her unusual knowledge of first murder mystery in his celebrated Dave 9490. You can also purchase tickets online by the posters and sketches of Henri Aymes. Each participant brings a part of 24/7 at www.milwaukeerep.com. Brandstetter series, "Fadeout." The Toulouse-Lautrec. Patrons will experience Aymes to the panel: his celebrity, his identi- Outwords Book Club meets on Monday. Madison Rep Offers legendary cabaret singer Aristide Bruant ty, his artistry, his memory. Each has a dif- January 13th at 7:30pm. Lonergan's "Lobby hero" (played by Joel Kopischke), the lovely ferent interpretation to argue and defend. The newly formed Lesbian Reading chanteuse Yvette Guilbert, the raucous and The Moderator, who loves Aymes' novel to Group next meets on Tuesday, January Madison — The Madison Repertory exciting can-can dancer La Goulue, and her the point of identification with its author, is Theatre starts out 2003 with the Madison 14th at 7:00pm. Turning to mysteries, the enigmatic partner Valentin Le Desossee, brought closer to total ignorance of the man group will discuss Lauren Maddison's premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's "Lobby acrobatic clowness Cha-u-Kao, comic he is seeking to understand more deeply. Hero," an intriguing. humorous look at "Lleceptions." dancer Chocolat, plus more dancers, According to Artistic Director John information, please call four ordinary people caught up in extraor- For further mimes and live music. Schneider. 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equal hous • • • Shorewest Realtors Northshore Office. www.instepnews.com • December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2002 Wisconsin IN Step Page 19 taining television, and I can't competing on the CBS reality series "The Leda (Nancy Anne Sakovich) just wasn't wait for the second installment of Amazing Race." Usually we're lucky if we sexy. It seemed silly and contrived, and I the series to begin in January get one token gay on a show. Kudos to CBS just couldn't believe the relationship had 2003. for choosing the most interesting contest- gotten so stale that they needed to resort to ants for "The Amazing Race" regardless of bedding down with a houseguest. Looks Best TV Family their sexual orientation. like the writers buy right into the lesbian And now for the worst... bed death cliche. "The Osbournes." While I don't think I could live with them — Kelly and Jack would drive me Worst Triangle Worst Celebrity PR nuts — I sure do love watching Will, Grace and Leo on "Will & Grace." With a new album coming out, TV's new favorite family. In a tel- I know it's tough when your best friend Whitney Houston was trying to improve evision landscape littered with gets married, but Will's (Eric McCormack) her public image by sitting down for a one- saccharine family units, the jealousy of Grace's (Debra Messing) rela- one-one interview with Diane Sawyer. But Osbournes are rude, outrageous tionship with Leo (Harry Connick Jr.) the interview did anything but help. and endearing. struck me as immature, out of character Whitney admitted she's used alcohol, marl- and, well, kind of creepy. juana, cocaine and prescription drugs, but Best Gay Thug she hardly seemed contrite, if that's what Worst Reality Show Move she was going for. Meanwhile, she didn't Omar on "The Wire." I can't exactly sound classy, either, uttering state- say I condone Omar's (Michael Marcellas trusting Danielle on "Big ments like, "Crack is cheap. I make too K. Williams) criminal behavior, Brother 3." Oh, Marcellas, what were you much for me to ever smoke crack. Crack is but I do commend the producers thinking? How could you trust Danielle? whack." Whitney may be a diva, but she's of "The Wire" for introducing us Why didn't you use the power of veto to no lady! to a gay character unlike any save yourself? All these months later. I'm we've ever seen before on TV. still plagued by these questions. I'm sure you are, too. Best "Sex and the City" Guest Star Worst Awards TV"s Best and Mr. Winkle. One of the funniest Show Slight moments of this past season of "Sex and "Six Feet Under" was deservedly up for the City" occurred when Carrie (Sarah a whopping 23 awards at the 2002 Worst of 2002 Jessica Parker) appeared at a San Francisco Primetime Emmy Awards, making it the bookstore only to be upstaged by the most nominated show. But the series only By Christine Champagne, gay.com event's big star, Mr. Winkle, the strangely walked away with one, for Best Director of (-1 TWO SPIRIT ith the year drawing to a adorable little dog whose tongue is always a Drama Series. What were Emmy voters close, it's time to look back dangling out of his mouth. thinking? Wand reflect on the best and worst TV had to offer in 2002. Overall, it Best Orientation Worst Lesbian Storyline wasn't the best year for television. Most of Blind Casting CALLFOR INFO: the new series were pretty lackluster — not Melanie, Lindsay and Leda falling into to mention lacking in gay and lesbian char- "The Amazing Race." While new gay a threesome on "Queer as Folk." I know the acters. Still, there were some highlights. and lesbian characters were in short supply producers were trying to spice up the lives (414) 985-5151 including the premieres of Fox's riveting tal- on TV series this past year, there were three of the lesbian couple (Michelle Clunie and ent contest "American Idol," MTV's crazy gay men — Andrew, Aaron and Ken — Thea Gill), but the ménage a trois with reality show "The Osbournes" and HBO's gritty police drama "The Wire." Read on for more of TV's best and worst of 2002. Best Triangle Justin, Brian and Ethan on "Queer as Folk." As we saw at the end of last season. Justin (Randy Harrison) walked out of Babylon with his new lover Ethan (Fab Filippo), leaving Brian (Gale Harold) in the dust. Of course I was cheering Justin's deci- sion — after all, Brian isn't exactly the pic- ture of loving attentiveness — but why do I suspect their relationship is far from over? I'm sure we'll see the drama pick up again when "Queer as Folk" starts its third season in March. Best New Show "American Idol." I spent hours this summer watching this talent show, dialing in votes for my favorite contestants (as cute 0 as Justin was, I was rooting for Kelly all the way), dishing about judge Simon Cowell's n nasty — yet on-the-mark — critiques and fantasizing about what life would be like if sexy Texan Nikki — the girl with the ever- changing hair color — was my girlfriend. "American Idol" was addictive and enter-

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Sundays: Ball Game (Milw.): Join us for the Packer Games! ic Boot Camp Saloon (Milw.): Open at 3 p.m. with 51.50 bottle and top beer and soda. C'est La Vie (Milw.): Tacos 8 Beer with Alvin!. Boom (Milw.): Open ot H a.m. Packer games at scheduled times. "Queer as Folk," 8.10 p.m. Club 5/Barracks (Madison): Beer Bash, 4-8 p.m. $6. 2-4.1 drinks up to $3.15, SI off all others. Additional 50c off when you are shirtless. Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): Beer Bosh 3 to 8 p.m. S6. 2-4-1 drunks up to $3.75; Si off all other until 8 pm. Live shows at 10:30 p.m. Club no (Milw.): SI tappers, S2 rail drinks, 52 bottled beer. Two Big wig(s)? @ MEtM I feel shows: 8:30 pm. - no cover and 11:30 p.m. pretty @ MEtM Fluid (Milw.): 51.75 rail vodka mixers, 5 to 9 p.m. Harbor Room (Milw.): Happy Hour 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Pints of Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers 8 Greyhounds -52.50! Shirtless men half price any- 1/-1, time. LaCage (Milw.): Open at noon feotunng a Bloody Mary Buffet. Pack- ers Games on 25 screens! Free shot with every Packer TD! Half-time food and fun. Friday, Dec. 27 M&M Club (Milw.): Brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shamrock Bar (Madison): Frontiers Gay/Bi Men,s Group Happy Hour. The group meets at 6 p.m. for cocktails every Friday. Midtowne Spa (Milw.): Bar-B-0, 1.4 p.m. Decides where to dine at 7 p.M. 117 W. Main St. FMI: (608) 274- The Nut Hut (Milw.): Coronas, $1.75, Domestic Beer, $1.25, Mini- 5959. pitchers, $1.75. C'est La Vie (Milw.): Strippers - Enjoy local Boyz! 11:30 p.m. Off the Tracks (Milw.): 2.4-1 Rail Drinks (during Packer Games) 58 No cover 231 S. Second St. FMI (414) 291-9600. Beer Bust (during Packer Games). Cafe El Sol (Milw.): Great food and Latin music, 6:30-8:30 Pulse (Milw.): Super Packer Sundays. S6 Beer, soda, coffee and Glamour Boys @ MEtM Take that! @ MEtM p.m., 1028 S. 9th St. FMI: (414) 384.3100, ext. 237. house win. Food at 1/2 Time. Shots with Packer Score. Pulsating Male Fri & Sat, Dec. 27 & 28 Revuew at 9:30 p.m. Chip and Py's (Mequon): Live Jazz Fridays and Saturdays, 7- Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison): Patio bar open at 2 p.m. Beer Bosh 11 p.m. Reservations suggested. 1340 W. Towne Square Rd. (1.43 from 2 to 8 p.m. Open volleyball. Food available from 2 to 6 p.m. at Mequon Rd.) Call (414) 241-9589-. 2/4/1 10 p.m. to close Sunday, Dec. 29 South Water St. Docks (Milw.): Open at 3 p.m. Beer Bust, S5 from C'est La Vie (Milw.): Female Impersonators with Britney! 9-midnite. 11.30 p.m. No cover. 231 S. Second St. FMI: (414) 291.9600. Switch (Milw.): Packer Football! Free shot with every Packer TD. Three (Milw): PUMPI Milwaukee's hottest Sunday night out! Drink Specials. Progressive, tribal and vocal house tonite with resident DJ John Walker's Pint (Milw.): $8 pitcher of lite 8 pizza, 54 rail Bloody Murges. 55 specialty martinis, no cover. Every Sunday 9 p.m. to Marys, both from Noon to 6 p.m. Open from Noon to midnite. close. 722 N. Milwaukee St. FMI: (414) 225- 0003. no Woody's (Milw.): Barrag's Beer Bust, from 2-6 p.m. New Year's Eve Mondays: Ring in the New Year at M&M (Milw): Join liA8M for a won- Ball Game (Milw.): Martini Specials with Rick! $2.50 Rail, 53.50 derful dinner followed by the Queen of Song, Joyce Bevan. Reser- call drinks: vations recommended. Call (414) 347-1962. Cu ties Hugs Boot Camp Saloon (Milw.): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. 2.4-1 drink Make Some Noise at Fluid (Milw): Open at 5 p.m. Cham- special. Bud Nite! All Budweiser products, SI. with free, hot Klement's pizza! Woody's (Milw,): Happy Hour, 4-9 p.m., Si taps, 51.50 rails. pagne toast of midnight with free buffet. Call (414) 645-8330. C'est La Vie (Milw.): Pizza 8 Beer Bust, only S4, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.! C'est La Vie (Milw.): Shirts Off! Show us what you've got! Take it Wednesdays: New Year's Eve Prom at Walker's Pint (Milw): Come with off for half price roil, 8 p.m to 1 a.m. o date. Come stag. Either woy,it will be a blast! Party starts at Boom (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Packer games at scheduled times. Jock Ball Game (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 2-9 p.m. with snacks served! Doc- 9:30 No cover charge! Dj UI jjen ! Prom Pictures! Drink Specials for night! Half price drinks - jock required. Club 5/Barracks (Madison): 50c off all drinks. Additional 50( off tor's Specials on Wednesdays with Don only $2! those in Prom Attire! when you are shirtless. Club 5/Barracks (Madison): 2-4-1 drinks up to 53.75, SI off all Boom (Milw.): Open at 5 p m. Pull tabs! Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks up Pulse on New Year's (Milw): Party favors, great freebies, others. 3-4-1 drinks for those men in just underwear. Additional 50C off Boot Camp Saloon: (Milw.): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. 2-4.1 drink to 53.75, SI off all others. Underage night begins at 9 p.m., 50( off champagne toast at midnight. Buffet at 3 a.m. when you are shirtless. specials. all drinks, 52 shot specials. Make a Nite of It at Club 5 (Madison): Dine and dance until Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m.. 2-4.1 drinks up C'est La Vie (Milw.): Rail dunks only 51. 6 a.m. Coll (608) 277-9700. to $3.15, Si off all others ALL NIGHT LONG, S2 shot specials. Club no (Milw.): Amateur Strip Nite! No cover. 51 tap beer, S2 rails and bottled beer. Clubs/Barracks (Madison): 50( off all taps and rails, $2.50 Coro- Ballgame Open 'Round the Clock (Milw): Party favors at Fluid (Milw.): Happy Hour, 2-4-1 drinks, 5-8 p.m. Absolut mixers, nas and shots of Drs Additional 50( off when you ore shirtless. buffet of 12 a.m. 52.50, 8 p.m. to close. Fluid (Milw.): Happy Hour, 2.4-1 drinks, 5.8 p.m. S2 Cold Shots, 8 p.m. to close Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): Happy Hour, 4.8 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks up New Year's Eve Party at Woody's (Milw): Midnight toast The Harbor Room (Milw.): Happy Hour 8 a.m.-Noon, Bloody Marys. to $3.75, SI off all others. Male Dancers at 11 p.m., 50( all all taps The Harbor Room (Milw.): Happy Hour, 8 o.m.-Noon, Bloody Marys, and balloon drop. Beads, hats and goodies. Coll (414) 612-0806. 8 3-6 p.m. 2.4-1 drinks and free pizza. Shirtless men half price anytinie. and rails, $2.50 Coronas and shots of Drs. S2 shot specials. Bartenders, waiters, owners Si off drinks 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. 8 3-6 p.m., 2.4.1 drinks and free pizza! Nipple ring rote gentle tug on Wednesday, Jan. 1 yours, 2nd drink free! Shirtless men half price anytime. Fluid (Milw.): Happy Hour, 2.4.1 drinks, 5-8 pm. S2 Coronas and S2 LaCage (Milw.): Open for cocktail hour at 5 p.m. "Shake a Drink" all Chip and Py's (Mequon): Live Jazz Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. shots of lose Cuervo, 8 p.m. to close. nice. Aces's Free — sixes 1/2 price. LaCage (Milw.): Open for cocktail hour at 5 p.m. "Prize Nite," Win Reservations. 1340 W. Towne Square Rd. (I-43 at Mequon Rd.) $100 cash — no cover. The Harbor Room (Milw.): Happy Hour, 8 a.m.-Noon, Bloody Marys, Call (414) 241-9589. M&M Club (Milw.): Mountain of BBO Rib Special! 8 3.6 p.m., 2-4.1 dunks and free pizza! Leather Nite! Men in leather, M&M Club (Milw.): Double Bubble with complimentary Hors D'oeu- 2.4.1 drinks, 7 p.m.-close. Shirtless men half price anytime. Fluid (Milw.): Shaken and Stirred with DJ John Murges, featur- The Nut Hut (Milw.): 4 to 6 p.m. Crabby Hour Pull tabs! vres 5 to 7 p.m. ing Milwaukee's best music and freshest cocktails every 1st and 3rd laCage (Milw.): Open for cocktail hour at 5 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks all Off the Tracks (Milw.): Closed Midtowne Spa (Milw.): Half price locker. Wednesday of the month. Ask bartenders Jimmy or Will about Spe- night! PLUS. '80s dance music! cial Martini of the night, 819 S. Second St. FMI: (414) 645.8330. Pulse (Milw.): Import night. 52.50 imports. The Nut Hut (Milw.): 7-9 p in, Pull Tabs. M&M Club (Milw.): Double Bubble with complimentary Hors D'oeu- Thursday, Jan. 2 Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison): 2-4-1 Happy Hour 4 to 7 p.m. 53.50 The Office (Rockford, IL): Bud Products 51.50.The Trading Compa- vres5to7pm. and under drinks over $3.50 get SI off. night. C'est La Vie (Milw.): Karooke Night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 231 S. ny (Eau Claire): 2 for 52. Domestic bottles and mil mixes all Midtowne Spa (Milw.): Half price rooms. Second St. FMI: (414) 291.9600. South Water St. Docks (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. Off the Tracks (Milw.): Closed. The Nut Hut (Milw.): 2.4-1, 6-9 p.m. „Air Club 5 (Madison): Goy TV Night with "Will 8 Grace" and "Queer Switch (Milw.): Happy Hour, 6.9 p.m., with SI off drinks. Margarita OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): All coffee drinks - S2. as Folk." S Applegate Court. FMI: (608) 277-9700. Madness, 8-dose, featuring 52.50 margaritas and tequilla popper shots! Off the Tracks (Milw.): $2 Mini-Pitchers. Pull tabs 6pm-8pm Pulse (Milw.): Iwo for Tuesday. Two American beers for 52 from 9pm Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! 9 p.m. - Pulse (Milw.): Leather Night and Mailbox Wednesday. S2 Miller prod- Friday, Jan. 3 to 1 a.m. Absolut and anything, 52. ucts and shots of Dr. and Puckers. Shamrock Bar (Madison): Frontiers Gay/Bi Men,s Group Rainbow Room (Madison): 51 off rail and domestic. Happy Hour. The group meets at 6 p.m. for cocktails every Friday. Walker's Pint (Maw.): Closed. Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison): Grill open! 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1: Decides where to dine at 7 p.m. 117 W. Main St. FMI: (608) 274- Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison): Grill open! 2-4-1 Happy Hour runs to 7 p.m. $I 50 Dr. or Schnapps with drink 9 p.m. to close. Woody's (Milw.): Happy Hour, 4-9 p.m., Si tops, 51.50 rails. 5959. from 4 to 7 p.m. Free pool with drink purchase from 9 p.m. to close. South Water St. Docks (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Happy Hour, 5.8 Tuesdays: Café El Sol (Milw.): Great food and Latin music, 6:30-8:30 South Water St. Docks (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. 2-4-1 cocktails all day. p.m., 1028 S. 9th St. FMI: (414) 384.3100, ext. 237. Ball Game (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 2-9 p.m. with snacks served! Mar- p.m. Switch (Milw.): Happy Hour, 5.8 p.m., with Si off all drinks. Balloon garita Tuesdays with Jake! C'est La Vie (Milw.): Strippers - Enjoy Local Boyz! 11:30 p.m. Switch (Milw.): Happy Hour, 6-9 p.m., SI off drinks. "Shake-a- Bust starts at 8 p.m. Throw darts to pop balloons and win cash prizes! No Second St. FMI: Boom (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. 'Tini Tuesday. Let us shake for you. Drink," 8 against the bartender to win cover. 231 S. (414) 291.9600. -close. "shake" 1/2 pnce drinks! Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. 2.4.1 drinks! 9 p.m. Boot Camp Saloon (Milw.): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drink Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour 5 to 8 p.m. 2-4.1 drinks! Super Beer Bust All U Can Drink! 55 domestic, Si premium. special. Vodka Nite! All vodka drinks, S1.50 and Call Brands only $2.50 Walker's Pint (Milw.): S2 Tuesdays S2 Rail Mixers, Pints, Cold Shots Walker's Pint (Milw.): Happy Hour, 2-4-1 rails and .bottles, 4:30-

or Page 22 Wisconsin IN Step December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 • www.instepnews.com 7:30 p.m. 54 Long islands, S4 pitchers of Lite, 7:30 p.m. to dose. 3-6 p.m., 2.4-1 drinks and free pizza! Shirtless men half price anytime. 10oz_ Cosmopolitans 54.50, 6-11 p.m. Woody's (Milw.): Happy Hour, 4-9 p.m., SI taps, 51.50 rails. LaCage (Milw.): Open for cocktail hour at 5 p.m. "Super Bust" — no Thursdays: cover Ball Game (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 2-9 p.m. with snacks served! Cock- M&M Club (Milw.): Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to close! toil Hour roil drinks or NEW! Pull tabs - try your luck from 9 p.m. to close. Midtowne Spa (Milw.): Crazy 8 rooms and lockers. Si locker with Boom (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. 2-4-1 oll night. college ID. Boot Camp Saloon (Milw.): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 dank The Nut Hut (Milw.): Domestic beer, 51.25, 4-6 p.m. specials. Off the Tracks (Milw.): 2.4.1 Rail, 6pm-lOpm. SI Miller tops horn C'est La Vie (Milw.): Korooke Night, 11:45 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 6pm-1 0pm. Club 5/Barracks (Madison): 2-4-1 drinks up to 53.15, SI off all Pulse (Milw.): Throw down Thursdays. Purchase any well dank of beer others all night long. Additional 50( off when you ore shirtless. for Si after paying S5 start. DI spins at 9pm 1 Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m. 2.4-1 drinks up to 53.75, SI off all others all night long! "Will & Grace" at 8 p.m. South Water St. Docks (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. Karooke at 8:30 p.m. Women's night with Toni at 10 p.m. with free pool Holiday hug @ Woody's Unwinding in foxhole, 52 shot specials. Switch (Milw.): Happy Hour, 6-9 p.m., 51 off drinks, Karaoke Con- Club 219 (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Cocktails ore 1/2 price from 5 to test Win prize 5, from 8:30-close, after "Will 8. Grace." Patio Open. 8 p.m. Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! 9 p.m. 56 Fluid (Milw.): Happy Hour, 2.4.1 drinks, 5-8 p.m. 53.50 Cosmos, 8 Rail Bust! p.m to close. Walker's Pint (Milw.): Happy Hour, 2-4.1 rails and bottles, 4:30- The Harbor Room (Milw.): Happy Hour, 8 a.m.-Noon, Bloody Marys, 7:30 p.m. Import Night, all imports lust 52.50, 7:30 p.m. to close. Woody's (Milw.): Double Bubble all day, all night.

MONDAY • 4-6pm Crabby Hour Pull Tabs TUESDAY • 7-9pm Pull Tabs

WEDNESDAY • 6-9pm no 2-4-1 Cuties of the Week Smile! THURSDAY • 4-8pm H Domestic Beer — $1.25 10g U FRIDAY • 5-7pm Pull Tabs T 4. SATURDAY • 8pm to midnight THE NUT HUT Beer Bust — $7 1500 W. Scott St. SUNDAY [414) 339-641-2613 Corona — S1.75 • Dom. Beer — S1.25 OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 2pm-close, Mini-Pitchers — $1.75 • 2-5pm FrI.-Sun.12pm-close

I Hitting the town Too hot to handle EVERY ;our Fridays: if dressed in 1/1/U. Bartender's discretion. Ball Game (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 2.9 p.m. with snacks served! C'est la Vie (Milw.): Female Impersonators with Big Mama at 11:30 SUNDAY p m. No cover tai Boom (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Music Videos and Cock-tails. Boot Camp Saloon (Milw.): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. 2.4-1 drink Boom (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Music Videos. and Cock-toils. Is special Club 5/Barracks (Madison): 50( off for men in leather and uni- C'est La Vie (Milw.): Strippers! Enjoy local boyz! 11:30 p.m. No forms. Additional 500 off if you ore shirtless. BOYS' cover. Club5/Planet Q (Madison): Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks up Club 5/Barracks (Madison): 50( off for men in leather and uni- to 53.75, Si off all others. forms Additional 500 off if you are shirtless, Fluid: (Milw.): 500 mugs and 75( pints of Miller Lite and MGD, 5.8 Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks up p.m. NIGHT' to 53.15, SI off all others. The Harbor Room (Milw.): Happy Hour, 8 a.m.-Noon, Bloody Fluid (Milw.): Happy Hour, 2-4-1 drinks, 5-8 p.m. Marys! Shirtless men half price anytime. Pitchers of beer, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., 54.50 domestic & 56.50 Harbor Room's own brew! The Harbor Room (Milw.): Happy Hour, 8 a.m.-Noon, Bloody Marys, The Nut Hut (Milw.): Beer Bust, 57, 4-6 p.m. 3.6 p.m., 2.4.1 drinks and free pizza! Shirtless men half price anytime l0oz. call Martinis 55, 6-11 p.m. LaCage (Milw.): Open at 9 rim. Where Milwaukee Dances! M&M Club (Milw.): All you can eat Fish Fry and other great specials Midtowne Spa (Milw.): Bor-B-0, 1.4 p.m. Midtowne Spa (Milw.): Party night! Off the Tracks (Milw.): Everything is SI (excuding top shef) 6pm- The Nut Hut (Milw.): Pull tabs, 5 to 1 p.m. 8pm. Off the Tracks (Milw.): FREAKY FRIDAY come see what speciality Pulse (Milw.): 52 Bud Products noon till 9 p.m. 52.50 small pitchers, beers ore only 51.50. S4 large pitchers 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hot Dl starts at 9:30 p.m. Pulse (Milw.): 3.9pm, Ultra-fabulous pulsing prime time happy hour Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison): Live DI 9 p.m. to close. Men's Room 1/2 price Upper Shed. (Levi/Leather) 7 p.m. to close: 500 off all drinks with card. Progressive Happy Hour from 7 to 10 p.m. South Water St. Docks (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Happy Hour, 5.8 South Water St. Docks (Milw.): Open at 3 p.m. p.m Switch (Milw.): Happy Hour, 6.9 p.m., with Michael Johnson (aka Switch (Milw.): Open at 6 p.m., featuring current dance music, DI K.V.), Si off drinks, 80's music, fun, and "games!" Patio Open. spin_ Patio Open Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour 5 to 8 p.m. 2-4.1 drinks! 53 Mar- Walker's Pint (Milw.): S5 Redbull rail vodka — all nite! garitas from open to close. Walker's Pint (Milw.): Happy Hour, 2-4-1 rails and bottles, 4:30- 1:30 p.m. Woody's (Milw.): Happy Hour, 4-9 p.m., Si taps, S1.50 rails. Saturdays: Ball Game (Milw.): Bloody Marys, Screw Drivers, Grey Hounds 53, and 51.30 mugs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 114 KING STREET Barracks (Madison): Levi/leather/Uniform Night! 500 off all drinks OS 4/11.4787 www.instepnews.com • December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 23 THEATRE/MUSIC: FILM, TV & RADIO: "A Christmas Carol" ARTS (MIlw.): GUIDE The Milwaukee Rep's annu- al production of the Dickens classic about the old Saturday, Dec. 28 miser's redemption, thru Dec. 29, Pabst Theatre, 144 Elvehjem Museum (Madison): "Rodin Bronzes," nine Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (Milw.): "Unlimited "Rocky E. Wells St. FMI: (414) 224-9490. Horror Picture Show" (Madison & Milwaukee): sculptures by the French master: and "Spiral," installa- by Design- rhru March, 2003. 273 E. Erie St. FMI: Midnight screenings with all the queer fun! In Madison "The Bungler" (Milw.): Moliere's farce gets new life in tion by Gillian Jagger, thru Jan. 19. 800 University (414) 276-7889. at the Majestic, 115 King St. In Milwaukee. at the Ori- Ave. FMI: (608) 263-2246. this production by the Boulevard Ensemble, Dec. 27- ental, 2230 N. Farwell Ave. Olbrich Botanical Gardens (Madison): "Garden Views: Feb. 1, Boulevard Ensemble Theatre, 2252 S. Kinnick- Gallery Cora Dora (Milw.): "Painting as Defined by.." Joe Landscape Quilts by Natalie Sewell," thru Feb. 2. 3330 innic Ave. FMI: (414) 744-5757. Sunday, Dec. 29 & Every Sun. Korom (architecture, Valerie Saichek (drawing) Lonna Atwood Ave. FMI: (608) 246-4550. Parker "Guys on Ice" (Madison): The goofy musical spoof about "Her Turn," Womyn's Radio (Madison): WORT Radio (fabric art), Jim Kingma (landscape), Robert Vail Ozaukee Art Center (Cedarburg): Fine Art Printmakers. three Wisconsin guys and ice fishing, thru Dec. 29, 89.9 FM - A weekly show featuring news and informa- (paint), Mike Bonk (sculpture). 221 N. Water St. FMI: til117.711D2e3c0..W62 N718 Riveredge Drive. FMI: (262) UW's Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave. tion by and about women. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Followed (414) 283-9244. -8 FMI: (608) 258-4141. by "Her Infinite Variety" — Women in music — all gen- Haggerty Museum of Art (Milw.): "Jean Fautrier: 1898- res and styles — interviews, live guests and announce- Paine Art Center (Oshkosh): Midwest Juried Landscape "Holiday Punch" 1965" thru Dec. 29. Marquette University, N. 13Th (Milw.): Dale Gutzman and the gang in ments for the women's community. 11:30 a.m. to 2 Exhibition. 800 Algoma Blvd. FMI: (920) 235-6903. their annual send-up and Clyhourn Sts. FMI: (414) 288-1669. of the holidays and current p.m. FMI: (608) 256-2001. Villa Terrace (Milw.): Decorative arts in Italian style villa. events, 8 p.m. Dec. 27-28 and 31, and 10:15 p.m. John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan): "Treasures: 1 10 N. Terrace Ave. FMI: (414) 271-3656. Dec. 31, 127 E. Wells St. FMI: (414) 327-3552. "Better Living Through Show Tunes" (Madison): WORT 14th Annual Holiday Exhibition, featuring works by Radio 89.9 FM. Host Bruce Wheeler, 2-3 p.m. (608) Walker's Point Center for the Arts (Milw.): Printmaking "The Hollow" (Milw.): Patrick Farrell. thru Jan. 5: "Hmong Art: Selections An Agatha Christie mystery set — 256-2001 or [email protected]. works by Rita Yoon, and "Tis the Season: Works where else? — in the English countryside, staged by the from the Collection." Exhibits, performing arts, classes Women's Music Radio (Milw.): WMSE-91.7FM. 10:30 and lectures. 608 New York Ave. FMI: (920) 458- Worth Wrapping." 911 W. National Ave. FMI: (414) Milwaukee Rep, thru Dec. 29, Quadracci Powerhouse 672-2787. Theatre, 108 E. Wells St. FMI: (414) 224-9490. p.m. to Midnight. Variety of women's music genres and 6144. announcements of events in Milwaukee's women's com- West Bend Art Museum (West Bend): Friends of the West "Lobby Hero" (Madison): Kenneth Lonergan's comedy- Katie Gingrass Gallery (Milw.): "Colored Threads: Art to munity. Request Line: (414) 799-1917. Wear XII.- rhru Dec. 31. 241 N. Broadway. FMI: Bend Art Museum Annual Exhibition. 300 S. 6th Ave.. drama staged by the Madison Rep, Jan. 3-26. Isthmus West Bend. FMI: (262) 334-9638. Playhouse in the Madison Civic Center, 211 State St. Monday, Dec. 30 (414) 289-0855. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts FMI: (608) 258-4141. "The Queer Program" (Milw.): Live weekly telecast on (Radne): "Watercolor Wis- MAIA public access cable channel 96 at 6:30 p.m. consin 2002." 2519 Northwestern Ave. FMI: (262) "Moulin Rouge Cabaret Fantastique" (Milw.): A fun-filled Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (Wausau): "Theater 636-9177. French New Year's Eve celebration that raises funds for Hosts: Michael Lisowski and Charles Daniels. Re- Posters of James McMullan" and -Doodlebobs: Artist- Milwaukee Public Theatre, two shows: 7 and 10:30 broadcast Saturdays 12 -I a.m. and 10-11 p.m. FMI: Designed Toys.- thru Jan 19. 700 N. 12th St. FMI: p.m.. Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Ave. FMI: (414) 265-8500. (715) 845-7010. (414) 347-1685. Wed., Dec. 31 & Every Wed. Madison Arts Center (Madison): "New York: Capital of "Prose (Milw.): David Auburn's award-winning play "Queery" (Madison): WORT. 89.9 FM - Madison's Photography.- more than 100 b/w photos of the Big about a daughter dealing with the legacy of her father's GLBTQ radio show, 7 p.m., followed by "This Way Apple. rhru Feh. 16: "Young at Art," exhibit of art- Get a works by local students. thru Feb. 16: Highlights from Dose brilliance and madness. Jan. 3-Feb. 2, Milwaukee Rep's Out," the international news magazine, from 7:30-8 Steimke Theatre, 108 E. Wells St. FMI: (414) 224- p.m.. FMI: (608) 256-2001. the Permanent Collection. 211 State Street. FMI: (608) 9490. 257-0158. Wed., Dec. 31 of Reality! "Shear Madness" (Milw.): It's back! Don't stop the mad- Milwaukee Art Museum (Milw.): "Currents 30: Rachel New Year's Eve Cross-Dressing Party (Turner Classic ness. indulge in it! Hilarious murder mystery whodunit Harrison" runs rhru in. 5: "Brandt and Weston: Two Movies) The fun begins at 7 p.m. with Some Like It set in a hair salon, with Milwaukee's own John Geniuses of Photography." rhru Feb. 9. 700 N. Art Hot,- then "I Was a Male War Bride," "Victor/Victo- He's really got an opinion! Reality McGivern, thru Jan. 19, Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. Museum Dr. FMI: (866) 626-1323. ria- and "Sylvia Scarlett." Check by Mike Fitzpatrick, LGBT 128 E. State St. FMI: (414) 273-7206. Milwaukee County Historical Society (Milw.): Thorsten Saturday, Jan. 4 Wisconsin's most widely quoted "Sophie Tucker: American Legend" (Milw.): Milwaukee Lindberg Paintings. 'Milwaukee and the Civil War" Rep presents musical tribute to the great entertainer. "Rocky Horror Picture Show" (Madison & Milw.): Mid- and "Milwaukee's Multi-Cultural Heritage." 910 Old pundit. Exclusively in Wisconsin thru Jan. 5, Stackner Cabaret, 108 E. Wells St. FMI: night screenings with all the queer fun( In Madison at World Third St. FMI: (414) 273-8288. IN Step. (414) 224-9490. the Majestic. 115 King St. In Milwaukee. at the Orien- tal, 2230 N. Farwell Ave. "Suddenly, Last Summer" (Milw.): Tennessee Williams melodrama about madness, sex and a crazy mother, Dec. 27-Jan. 31, playing in repertory with Moliere's col "The Bungler." Boulevard Ensemble Theatre, 2252 S. oGu. Kinnickinnic Ave. FMI: (414) 744-5757. MUSEUMS & GALLERIES: "Talk" (Milw.): Theatre X stages Carl Hancock Rux's America's Black Holocaust Museum (Milw.): "Confederate play about different perspectives held about a promi- Currency: The Color of Money" "Cultural Landscape nent black writer, artist and activist, Jan. 9-Feb. 2. Stu- of the Plantation," and solo exhibition by Patrick Turn- CLINICIANS dio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broad- er. 2233 N. 4th St. FMI: (414) 264-2500. way FMI: (414) 291-7800. Cedarburg Cultural Center (Cedarburg): Cedarburg Artist Guild's Annual Fall Show and Mequon-Thiensville Senior Art League Exhibit. W62 N546 Washington NEEDED Ave. FM1: (262) 375-3676. LT4 BOOKS: Charles Allis Art Museum (Milw.): Tudor style mansion Monday, Dec. 30 with original furnishings and art collection. 1801 N. Doctors, Nurses, Physician Assistants Prospect Ave. FMI: (414) 278-8295. • Peace & Justice Book Circle (Madison): Feminist group tr. (Prescriptive Authority preferred) r=l• reads women's studies, cultural criticism, politics and Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design (Milw.): "Brought history, 6 p.m., A Room of One's Own, 307 W. John- to You By . .. . Selling in Sound in the Golden Days of son St. FMI: (608) 257-7888. Radio" thru May 11, 208 N. Water St. FMI: (41.4) 847-3290. r_ Monday, Jan. 6 C HELP THE COMMUNITY WITH Elaine Erickson Gallery (Maw.): "Special Holiday Exhibi- a. Peace & Justice Book Circle (Madison): Feminist group tion of Small Works: Paintings, Sculptures and Works cf, A COMMITMENT OF 3 HRS. A MONTH reads women's studies, cultural criticism, politics and on Paper." thru Dec. 31. 231 E. Buffalo St. FMI: (414) history, 6 p.m., A Room of One's Own, 307 W. John- 221-0613. son St. FMI: (608) 257-7888. (Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 9 p.m) E Wednesday, Jan. 8 Q) Susan Vreeland Reading (Mequon): Author of "The An ALL volunteer environment Passion of Artemisia- reads and presents slides, 7 p.m., Schwartz Books, 10976 N. Port Washington Rd. FMI: cl; (262) 241-6220. o Tuesday, Jan. 14 cc CALL KEVIN AT 414-517-5126 James McBride Reading (Mequon): Author of "Miracle at St. Anna" reads at 7 p.m., Schwartz Books, 10976 or stop by any Tuesday between 6 p.m. - 9 p.m N. Port Washington Rd. FMI: (262) 241-6220. Wednesday, Jan. 1S • ac Stephen J. 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Community Calendar December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY MEETINGS FMI: (920) 738-0497. of 7 p.m., Galan° Club, 31S W. Court St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 299- IGBT Community Center Lesbian Singles Discussion Group (Milw.): Meets 0755. Friday, Dec. 27 AND EVENTS the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ongoing discussion South Madison Health 8, Family Center (Madison): Free, anonymous about unique challenges and rewards of being single, open to all les- walkin HIV testing from 5 to 745 p.m. at 2202 South Park St. FMI: call Project 0 (MIlw.): Drop-in for LGBICI youth ages 14-24, LW Center, (READ CAREFULLY. Some meetings occur the same day weekly, others bians. The group picks a different topic each month. FMI: call (414) (608) 261-9270_ 315 W. Court St. FMI: (414) 223-3220, or visit: www.projectq.org. the same day biweekly or monthly. Groups: please send us updated 271.2656. SAGE Games Night (Milw.): Come and play sheepshead and other games info.) Triangle Coalition - LOB Support Group (Rockford, IL): Meet to establish LGBT Community Center Rainbow U Lecture Series (Milw.): Every 3rd and explore friendships 8 relationships. Discuss a variety of topics every with I.GBT seniors, newcomers welcome, 6:30 p.m., LGBT Center, 315 THURSDAYS W. Court St. EMI: (414) 224-0517. Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Series encourages awareness, discussion Thursdays at 8 p.m. EMI: call (319) 583-1834. AIDS Network (Madison): Meditation and Wellness, 6-7:30 p.m., 300 of issues important to the LGBT Community. FMI: (414) 271.2656. Sunday, Dec. 29 Wisconsin Gender Organization (statewide): A support, education, and Williamson St. FMI: (608) 252.6540, ext. 26. LGBT Campus Center - Boy-Oh-Boy Gay/Bi Men's Group (Madison): This activism network whose primary function is to help Transsexual individu- Bette Davis Bowling League (Madison): Bowling for gays and lesbians, Disabilities Support Group (Milw.): Support group for LGBTs with disabil- weekly group provides outlet for gay/bi students at UWM. Social out- als to succeed and grow before, during, and after their gender transition. 5 person team format, 3 p.m., Bowl-A-Vard lanes, 2121 E. Springs Dr. ities meets final Thursday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 201, Inde- ings, great discussion. Hosted by University Health Services and Sex Out Meets the fourth Saturday of each month. For location and more infor- FMI: (608) 273-8275 or 837-8889. pendence First, 600 W. Virginia St. Contact is Leslie Myers. EMI. V/TTY Loud, Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m., LGBT Campus Center, second floor, motionwww.wisgen.org. Monday, Dec. 30 - (414) 291-7520, ext. 325. UW-Madison Memorial Union, 800 langdon St. Women's Consciousness Raising Group (Madison): Meets weekly at Frontiers Film Circle (Madison): Featuring „Beekoke,%0 7:30 p.m., Out- Diversity G/L Resource Center (Rockford, IL): Located at 610 E State St. Souk Prairie Memorial Hospital (Barboboo): HIV/AIDS support group 5:30 p.m. at 122 State Sr. Suite 403. EMI: call (608) 250-6775. Reach, 600 Williamson St. Open from 4 to 9 p.m. Teen Drop-in Hours. FMI: call (815) 964-2639. meets third Thursdays in Baraboo area. FMI: toll-free (871) 744-0677. Unitarian Universalist Church - Lesbian Support/Discussion Group (Rock- Living As a Gay Man (Madison): Drop-in discussion group for goy men, Gay AA — "living Sober" (Milw.): Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m., Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (Milw.): Closed meeting every Thursday ford, ID: The group meets weekly from 7-8 p.m. at 4848 Turner Rd. 5:30 p.m., OutReach, 600 Williamson St. FMI: (608) 255.8582. Golono Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. EMI: (414) 276-6936. There are five open AA Tuesday, Dec. 31 Goy AAOpen Meetings (Appleton 8. Green Bay): Meetings for the gay and lesbian community each week in Appleton and PINK PARTY! (Madison): Annual bash sponsored by OutReach, featured Green Bay. FMI: 8, Locations call (920) 336-2868 or (920) 954-9169. entertainment, dancing, food and fun, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., Madison Civic center, 211 State St. 520 at the door. EMI: (608) 255-8582. Gay AA/Gay Al-Anon, 12-Step Meetings (Kenosha): These recovery groups meet every Thursday at St. Mary's Lutheran Church, 2001 80th Galano Club Party (Milw.): Milwaukee,s alcohol and drug-free club for Ave., at 7:30 p.m. FMI: call Bill or Art at (414) 694.0115. LGBTs holds new Year,s Eve Party 8, Dance, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., 54 mem- Goy/Lesbian Closed Meeting (Madison): Meets weekly at 8 p.m. at bers/55 non-members, 315 W. Court St. FMI: (414) 489-1333. M the First Congregational Church, 1609 University Ave. FMI: call (608) Wednesday, Jan. 1 222.8989. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Grief Support Group for lesbians (Madison): Drop-in group for lesbians Honeymooners Bowling (Madison): Bowling League for Gays and les- grieving the death of a life partner, family member or friend. Meets first bians - 3 person team format, 9:15 p.m., Village lanes, 208 Owen Thursday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m., Anderson HospiceCare (enter, Rood. FMI: (608) 271-8889. 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway. FMI: (609) 276.4660. $2 ADSOLUT LQTTLL HIV/AIDS Support Group 8. Hotline (Upper Peninsula, MI): These proj- DOMESTIC Thursday, Jan. 2 REQUIRED ects serve Dickinson, Iron, 8 Menomonee Counties. For information an 1 + ID -4 CO C C)A/ El Briarpatch (Madison): Group for middle school LGBT kids, middle school the support group in Iron Mountain, Michigan on the first Thursday of kids of LGBT families, and friends, 6 p.m., 512 E. Washington Ave. FMI: each month, call the HIV/AIDS Hotline at (906) 719-2904. (608) 251-6211. HIV Self-Help Group Monthly Meeting (Baraboo): This group sponsored Saturday, Jan. 4 by persons living with HIV, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital 8 the AIDS Frontrunners/Frontwalkers (Madison): 3K to 10K run or walk, 9 o.m., Network meets every 3rd Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. in Baraboo. Refresh- Lcke Wingra Park, Knickerbocker and Arbor Dr. FMI: (608) 663-6463. ments ore served, transportation assistance is available. FMI: (608) 643-7241 or (608) 643.1583. Saturday, Dec. 28 HIV Testing (Milw.): ARCW provides free and confidential HIV/AIDS test- Dairyland Cowgirls 8 Cowboys (Madison): Beginning and advanced ing every Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Village Church, 130 E. country dance lessons are taught for couple, line and folk dances, 8 p.m. Juneau Ave. Walk-ins welcome. EMI: (414) 225.1535 or 271-HOMO. You don't need a partner, smoke-free space, everyone welcome, 53, (Fox Valley): Reading and discussion group for goys and 1007 Stewart St. FMI: (608) 255-9131. Lavender Solon lesbians in the Fox Valley area, meets 3rd Thursday of each month, loca- Sunday, Jan. S tions vary between Appleton, Green Bay and Oshkosh. Call for details. Gay Wrestling Club (Madison): Workouts and training, new members welcome, experience not required, 1 p.m. Call for location: (6081 244- 8675 (evenings), www.modgaywrestlers.org. Bill Buresh Square Dancing fun (Milw.): Cream City Squares start 12 weekly dance Realtor sessions for people new to square dancing, each dance 53, 1 p.m., lake Ph. 414.543.2OOO Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N Stowell Ave. FMI: (414) 445-8080, or Cell 414.704.Bill visit www.iagsdcorg/creamcity/ . Monday, Jan. 6 illi ik,..p, Madcap Squares (Madison): New Square dance group welcomes oil! 6:30 to 8 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1021 Spaight St. First three classes free. FMI: (608) 347.7914. Jan. 11 Saturday, O Bi Definition (Milw.): Bi Definition celebrates its 7th anniversary with a real estate party, 6-10 p.m. EMI: (414) 299-9612. 7507 W. 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SOJniERts roArtiiSE Page 26 Wisconsin IN Step December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 • www.instepnews.com Gotcha! By Billy Masters tion that "Screening Party" makes a FABU- season, I LOUS stocking stuffer?? tiring this holiday fa important to I recently reported the premature clos- think that it's • "' remember those who are less ing of the off-Broadway play "Temporary D Help." Now that certain details about this fortunate than we are: Liza — who has reportedly fallen off the wagon and into a production have come to light, I think that bottle of Scotch (well, look who she has to the failure of this show sends a disturbing sleep with every night); Zsa Zsa — who message to everyone who works in small- claims that she may not ever walk again (all ish theatre. The "psychosexual thriller" the better for the insurance claim, darlink); starred the luminous Margaret Conn, and Kathleen Turner — who allegedly former-Jekkie Robert Cucciolli, and entered a rehab to kick those nasty habits hunky gay poster boy Chad Allen. And once and for all (and it wouldn't kill her to yet, even with a $37.50 ticket, the show fal- lose a pound or two). See? Compared to tered after four weeks in a 200-seat theatre. this trio, our lives seem relatively rosy. On paper, it surely appeared a given that The holidays make for strange bedfel- the play should be able to sustain an eight- Anna Nicole Smith Harvey Fierstein lows. Funny gal Kathy Griffin attended week run. So what went wrong? From all accounts, the script was certainly accept- regularly chastises the cavalier cast mem- Anna Nicole Smith's holiday soiree bers by saying, "An actor should be on (which you probably saw on E!), so Anna able (reviews were good to mixed), and the performances were adequate (with Colin stage unless they're in the hospital — or planned to return the compliment by the morgue!" Atta girl! attending the comedienne's bash. Sadly, singled out across the board as amazing). This was the first production of the Need a belated holiday gift? Check out Anna misread the invitation (I don't think Heather Headley's new CD, "This Is that reading is her strong suit) and didn't Revelation Theatre, a new non-profit com- pany — which probably means that the Who I Am." I recently got to see the "Aida" understand that 5-9 p.m. meant that the star showcase her pop talents, and she party was OVER at 9 p.m.. Nonetheless, group could keep costs significantly lower than its commercial cousins. So, who completely blew me away. Unlike many Kathy had a nice mix of celebrity pals, legit singers whose pop efforts seem stilted straight friends, and, of course, "the gays." dropped the ball? If New York audiences would not support this show, it's certainly and awkward, Heather segues effortlessly In fact, when the talented author Dennis through the R&B and pop genre like a pro. "Screening Party" Hensley was going to not a good sign of things to come. Our spies in Gotham report that And if you have the chance to see her in take a photo with Kathy and Alex "The concert, run. don't walk, and get tickets Bachelor" Michel (I'm not sure which of Harvey Fierstein is not at all happy with the blasé attitude of the youthful because she's the real deal. the aforementioned categories he fits into), Perhaps you just need some help with I thought that it would be cute to snag a "Hairspray" cast. La Fierstein is quick to point out that he NEVER missed a single that New Year's resolution to change your rose from a nearby vase and have Alex stomach from a kegger to a six pack! Then hand it to Dennis. Kathy snapped around performance of "Torch Song Trilogy" — on or off Broadway. Because the new hit musi- pick up "Abnatomy" — the new ab work- and said, "Don't you dare — I had the gays out video by David Sloniegura. I'm in here all day arranging flowers!" I'll run cal has featured an alarming number of Chad Allen understudies during its short run, he has happy to say that this sexy Canadian train- their photo on www.filth2go.com, and you place. Of course, everyone in the Big Apple started what he calls the "Wall of Shame." er (who occasionally contributes fitness can check out Dennis (and buy his books) knows that the blond boy (who ain't no Each time someone misses a show, that articles to www.filth2go.com) never puts at www.DennisHensley.com. Did I men- altar boy) is pretty much a man's man person's photo goes up on the wall. Hary on a shirt, for the whole tape — so you'll surely exercise at least one muscle! I can kinda man — despite several high-profile personally attest that his routines work female companions. In fact, while he was Kawasaki "Let the good times roll." wonders. I followed his advice when awaiting the test results, he told a friend. preparing for my play "Hollywood "Can you believe it? One of the few times Uncovered" — sadly. I obtained only four I've actually had sex with a girl, and I get of the six pack before I shut down the her pregnant!" Sounds as if he's up a creek show! You can pick up his video at with a paddle. Need another clue? He www.abnatomy.com. almost sounds like he's flying without This headline just came into to wings ... but he's not. Filth2Go Central — "Corey Feldman When the gays are getting girls preg- Marries on the Set." Of what? nant AND arranging flowers in Kathy A fan sent me a photo that looks Griffin's house, we've definitely come to the remarkably like the Riker twins from end of yet another column. And we have a "Amazing Race." Oh sure, you've all seen few surprises left up our filthy little sleeves. the nudes of the twins in profile. But what What are they? Honey, you'll have to keep about some full-frontal nudity? While I checking www.filth2go.com to find out. But can't say it's definitely them, it's still a pic- I'll give you a hint — Billy's gonna share a ture of two hot (and nude) guys, so I'll post part of himself with his subscribers that it on the Web site and you can judge for he's never shared before — at least not pub- ier yourself. Happy holidays, from licly. As always, you can send me your ques- -vommionim 1 www.filth2go.com to you. tions, concerns, and lascivious offers to my What the hell — I'll throw in a new e-mail address of [email protected] and I photo of Michael Bergin. Actually. it's a promise to get back to you before Corey new NUDE photo, since he's just barely Feldman gets work on another set! Until covering himself with his hand. And while next time. remember, one man's filth is we're talking about hot guys, is there any- another man's bible. 1.10.11t" one more beautiful than David Fumero? ______------down I just got a photo of him with his brother. and all I can say is that I wanna be in their All interest family! products, all models payments Could it be that Brooke Sheilds is all new not previously registered Kawasaki motorrycles 4 • all terraine vehicles personal watercraft and utility( vehicles 2003 returning to television? There's a high-pro- file deal in the works, and Brooke couldn't OR Pay Zero for 6 months with 18 months of low payments** be happier. Although I've been sworn to THE RIGHT ANGLE secrecy, I can tell you that her cause is 7221 S. 13th St. being championed by the male star already . A Oak Creek attached to the project. 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St., Suite HIV/AIDS Support Group Fox Cities (Menasha): Free, confi- 201. FMI: to eat. FMI: (608) 274.5821. (414) 276.6936. dential and open to any person living with or affected by Gay M HIV/AIDS, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 7 to Goy AA — (Milw.): Sixty Minutes Group, topic meeting. (Milw.): Group 1394, Big Book meeting. Meets every Sunday at 8 p.m., Galan° 8:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Assn. of Fax Valley, Midway Meets every Friday at 5:30 p.m., Golan° Club, 315 W. Court Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276-6936. Rd., 1488 Kenwood Drive. FMI: (920) 739-4226 or Sylvia at St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276.6936. Goy AA (Milw): Group (00) 615.9400. 194, select A topic/as Bill Sees It. Meets every Friday at 7 Gay AA (Milw): Group 94, step/topic meeting. Meets every p.m., Galono Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) Sunday at 6 p.m., All Saints Cathedral, 816 E. Juneau Ave. LGBT (ommunity Center - Project 0 Youth Drop-In Night 276-6936. FMI: (262) 790-0197. (Milw.): The group meets Tuesdays from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m. Drop-In nights provide a variety • High Tea & Talk - Men's Group (Madison): High Tea & Talk is Gay Al-Anon (Milw.): Papillion group, topic meeting. Meets of youth activities in a space that is welcoming, safe and acces- an opportunity for men of all ages, who enjoy the company of every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Galano Club, 315 W Court St., sible to LGBTO (questioning) youth. FMI: (414) 271.2656. other men, to chat and graze at Monty's Blue Plate Diner, 3 Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276.6936. p.m., 2089 Atwood Ave. FMI: (608) 257-9751. Madison Community Health Ctr. - HIV Testing (Madison): Free, 231 S. 2nd St. • 414.291-9600 Gay Al-Anon (Milw): Group 941/2, step/topic/slogan meet- anonymous, walk-in HIV testing from 3 to 545 p.m. at 1133 LW Community Center - Project 0 Youth Drop-In Night ing. Meets every Sunday at 6 p.m., All Saints Cathedral, 816 Williamson St. FMI: (608) 255-0704. Hours: 5pm-2am (Milw.): The group meets Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m and Tues- E. Juneau Ave. FMI: (262) 790-0197. days from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Drop-In nights provide a variety Northland Gay Men's Center Open Discussion Group (Duluth, Gay Men's Discussion Group • Monthly Meeting (Milw.): The MN): Meets weekly from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd of youth activities in a space that is welcoming, safe and acces- group meets at the Counseling Center of Milw., 2038 N. sible to LGBTO (questioning) youth. FMI: (414) 271-2656. Ave. East, Temple Opera Block, Suite 309. Topics include com- Bartlett Ave., every second Sunday of the month from 6-8 p.m. ing out issues, support & resources. No age limits. FMI: (218) LGBT Youth Group Meeting (Kenosha): This group meets the Topics range from relationships, dating and HIV/AIDS to spiri- 122.8585. first & third Fridays of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. at the tuality and mental heath. FMI. Bill Hanel at (414) 271-2565. PROUD! ARCW Offices, 1212 • 57th St. FMI: call (800) 924-6601. OUTCARE Sexual Health Clinic (Milw.): A satellite clinic of James Reeb Unitarian Univeralist Church - Worship Service Planned Parenthood inside the LGBT Community (enter, 315 W. Madison Transgender Group (Madison): A support and advo- (Madison): Services at 9 and 11 a.m. at 2146 E. Johnson St. Court St. Walk-ins Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights from 5:30 cacy group for Transsexuals (M-T-F and F-T-M), Cross-dressers FMI: (608) 242.8887. p.m.-9:30 p.m. FREE services for teens. (414) 277-9370. and their friends, families and significant others. Confidentiali- LGBT Catholics (MU.): Monthly discussion group for LGBT PFLAG ty assured. Meets second & fourth Fridays of the month from Milw. Open Office (Milw.): A representative of Milwaukee Catholics meets from 10:30 a.m. to Noon at Holy PUG will be available 7-9 p.m. at Outreach, 600 Williamson St. FMI: (608) 235- to speak to parents, youth or anyone who Trinity/Guadalupe School, 613 S. 4th St. EMI: (414) 481-8543. wants to stop and say hello 0512 or [email protected]. each Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 Perfect Harmony Men's Chorus (Madison): Perfect Harmony is p.m. at the LGBT Community Center. FMI: (414) 271.2656. MGLO & MGLPO - Red Light Night (Marshfield): Every Friday Madison's alkinclusive chorus for gay, bisexual, tionsgendered Radical Faerie Heart Circle night from 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., 130 S. Central Ave., (Madison): 9 p.m., Martha's Co-op, and gay-friendly/allied men.We are a non-audition chorus. We 225 E. Lakelawn, near McTaggort's. FMI: (608) 442-1695. obove the Thimbleberry Bookstore. Meet local LGBT people, rehearse Sunday evenings from 7-9 p.m., Grace Episcopal enjoy Videos and Dancing. Everyone is welcome. FMI: Jim Church, 116 W. Washington St. FMI: (608) 221.9599. Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (Milw.): Closed meeting. PIZZA R "The Blue Group" meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m., BEER (715) 384.6731 or Vic (715) 387.2068. Galano BUST Seeking Sobriety - Non-Religious Recovery Group (Milw.): This Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276-6936. Northland Gay Men's (enter Weekly HIV/AIDS Social Group recovery group meets at 6 p.m. every Sunday at BESTD Clin- (Duluth, MN): The group meets from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cen- ic, 1240 E. Brady St. (use side door). FMI: Danny at (414) Sober Seniors AA Meeting (Milw.): This meeting is focused on ONLY $4 • 8PM-111M ter, 8 N. 2nd Ave. East, Temple opera Block, Suite 309. An 540-0961 or Richard at (414) 442.1132. the unique recovery needs of elders, and meets every Tuesday opportunity for men with HIV/AIDS to socialize and find sup- morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 3200 W. Highland Blvd. port. FMI: (218) 722-8585. Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (Milw.): Closed meeting FMI: Elderlink (414) 289-6874. every Sunday at 6 p.m.. Galano Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite OUTCARE Sexual Health Clinic (Milw.): A satellite clinic of 201. FMI: (414) 299-0155. UHS Counseling & Consultation Services Sex Out Loud (Madison): Planned Parenthood inside the LGBT Community Center, 315 This discussion group for Gay/Bi students meets in the Memorial W. Court St. Walk-ins Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights from Silver Spore - Older Lesbian Discussion Group (Milw.): Meets Union ot 12 Noon every Tuesday. FMI: (608) 265-4901. on the third Sunday of the month at the Counseling Center, 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. FREE services for teens. (414) 277- Womonsong Rehearsal (Madison): This women's chorale meets 9370. 2038 N. Bartlett Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. S3 donation. FMI: (414) 211.2565. at the Beth Israel Center at 7 p.m. FMI: (608) 222.2987. SAGE, Senior Action in a Gay Environment (Milw.): For older University Congregational Church - Worship Service (Madison): Yoga Spirit Free Classes (Milw.): Every Tuesday there are free goys, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals. Offers alternating classes for all people living with HIV. Among other things you game nights, movie nights, guest speakers and discussions Weekly services are at 10 a.m. at 1127 University Ave. FMI: (608) 256-2353. can reduce stress and ease neuropathy & Olt pain. Classes every Friday, 6:30 p.m., LGBT Community Center, 315 W. ore held at 301 N. Water St., Suite 410 at 3:30 p.m. FMI: Court St. FMI: (414) 224-0517. MONDAYS (414) 289-9660. True Colors LGBT Youth Coffee Chats (Milw.): 1st and 3rd Fri- BGLASS - Weekly Meeting (Appleton): The Bisexual, Gay, Les- WEDNESDAYS days, 1-9 p.m. Open discussion and free beverages. Coll for bian and Straight Society meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. location. FMI: (414) 225-1573. in Room 109 of Coleman Hall at Lawrence University Memor- Diversity G/I. Resource Ctr. Coming Out Support Group (Rock- ford, IL): Meets every Wednesday at 610 E. State St. from 7 SATURDAYS ial Union, 615 E. College Ave. FMI: Irene (920) 722.1572 or Bernie (920) 982-0220. to 8 p.m. FMI: (815) 964-2639. AIDS Network - HIV/AIDS Support Group (Madison): Meets Gay AA (Milw.): Group 494, 12 Steps/12 Traditions. Meets from 10 a.m. to noon at OW Hospital, 600 Highland Ave. in Gay AA (Milw.): "Came to Believe" group — spirituality in the AA program Meets every Monday at 7:30 Galena every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Galono Club, 315 W. Court K6/Rm. 280, 2nd floor. FMI: (608) 252-6540 or (8001 St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276.6936. 486-6276. BESTD Clinic - Pozitively Social (Milw.): Drop-in Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 216.6936. HIV+ men's gatheringno structure! No preaching! Videos and Gay AA/Gay Al-Anon - 12-Step Meetings (Racine): These Gay/Bi Men's Al Anon Group (Madison): Meets at the Univer- music, refreshments but no alcohol please. 8 p.m. to midnite, recovery groups meet every Monday at 625 College Ave. at 8 sity United Methodist Church, 1121 University Ave., every last Saturdays of the month, 1240 E. Brady St. FMI: (414) p.m. FMI: Art at (414) 694-0115. Wednesday at 6 p.m. FMI: (608) 256-4107 or (608) 846- 2860. 272.2144. Gay/Bi Men's AA - Closed Meeting (Madison): Meets at 8 Black & White Men Together (Milw.): Meetings are the third p.m. at the University United Methodist Church, 1127 Univer- HIV/AIDS Support Group (Milw.): Every Wednesday, 10 a m. Saturday of the month, 7.9 p.m., at the LGBT Community Cen- sity Ave. FMI: (608) 222-8989. to noon and 7.8:30 p.m. at ARCW, 820 N. Plankinton Ave ter, 315 W. Court St. FMI: [email protected]. LGBT Youth Pride Support Group - New Meeting (Green Bay): HIV/AIDS Support Group (Green Bay): Free, confidential and Gay AA (Milw.): Group 1094, topic meeting. Meets every Sat• This group will be available to youth every Monday from 6:30 open to any person living with or affected by HIV/AIDS on the urday at 8 p.m., Golan° Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. to 8:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Counseling Center, 311 Jef- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Meetings take place at FMI: (414) 276-6936. ferson St. FMI: (920) 431.4325. Renaissance Healing Arts Ctr., 311 S. Jefferson from 7:30 to 9 p.m. FMI: (920) 437-4325 or Sylvia at (800) 675-9400. GLB AA Open Meeting (Madison): Every Saturday at 6 p.m. OUTCARE Sexual Health Clinic (Milw.): A satellite clinic of at OutReach, 14 W. Mifflin, Suite 103. FMI: call (608) 255- Planned Parenthood inside the LGBT Community Center, 315 HIV Testing (Milw.): ARCW provides free and confidential HIV/AIDS 8582. W. Court St. Walk-ins Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights from testing every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., Milwaukee LGBT Center, STRFPPERS 315 W. Court St. FMI: (414) 225-1535 or 271-HOMO Northland Gay Men's Center - Social Night (Duluth, MN): 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. FREE services for teens. (414) 217- Enjoy local boyz • 11:30pm Meets every Saturday. Activities include games, videos and 9370. KENTE Discussion Group (Milw.): Discussion group for the other social events from 6 -9 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd Ave. True Colors IGBT Youth Activity Nights (Milw.): 2nd and 4th African American LGBT/SGL community, third Wednesday of Court East, Temple Opera Block, Suite 309. FMI: (218) 722.8585. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at ARCW, 820 N. Plankinton Ave., each month, 6-8 p.m., LGBT Community Center, 315 W. St. FMI: (414) 933-9508. Potluck/Social Gathering (Sheboygan): For gays and lesbians 1st Floor Conference room. FMI: (414) 225.1573. in the Sheboygan area, second Saturday of the month. (all for Two Spirit Society (Milw.): Cultural and social support group LGBT Campus (enter Les/Bi Curious Women's Group (Madi- location and more information (920) 208-8695. for indigenous LGBT people, with tribal origins from North, Cen- son): This weekly group, open specifically to lesbian, bisexual tral and South America. Monthly events, LGBT Community (en- and curious women who are UWM students, meets every Transsexual Support Group (Madison): Offering support, direr- Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at the LGBT Campus Center on the non, and social assistance to Transsexuals who are pre-op, ter, 315 W. Court St. FMI: (414) 985-5151. FEM1TLE IMPEZOKRTORS second floor of the UWM Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. post-op, M-F, FA, 18 or older. Seeks to help transsexuals in WISH - Generic AA 12_Step Meeting (Madison): Meets week- every aspect of their transition and journey. Confidentiality ly at 6 p.m. of the Atwood Community (tr., 2425 Atwood Ave. Madison Vet Center GIB Veterans Meeting (Madison): The with Eritney • 11:30pm assured. Group meetings free. Meets third Saturday of the FMI: (608) 249-5096. group meets every Wednesday at 141 S. Butler at 5 p.m. FMI: (608) 262-7084 or (608) 264-5342. month at Outreach, 600 Williamson St., FMI: (608) 235- UWM Rainbow Alliance (Milw.): University LGBT group meets 0512, or emailwistsgroup@charternet at 7:30 p.m. in Student Union Room E307. FMI (414) 229- Queer Chicks Social Group (Madison): Meets every Wednes- day at 7 p.m. at 219 N. Hamilton St. FMI: (608) 265-3344. SUNDAYS 6555. True Colors LGBT Youth (Milw.): ARCW's youth group AA Rainbow Group (Kenosha): Meets at 7 p.m. every Sunday TUESDAYS holds at St. drop-in activity nights every second and fourth Wednesday at Mary's Lutheran Church, 2001 80th St. (west Gay AA (Milw.): The Over and Under 40 group. Topic meeting, 694.8951. 820 N. Plankinton Ave. FMI: (414) 225.1573. entrance). FMI: (262) everyone is welcome. Meets every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., 111(0'S & BEER WITH RIM AA for GLBTs (Fond du Lac): 6:30 p.m., Fond du Lac County Galano Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276- Health (are Center, 459 E. 1st St. FMI: Gay AA Hotline at 6936. Send Your Calendar Listings to: (8a8) 492.3439. Gay AA (Milw.): Meeting every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the [email protected] Female Impersonators and Angels of Hope MCC - Religious Services (Allouez and Apple- Galano Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite #201. FMI cal (414) ton): Services are held every Sunday at 11 a.m. at 3607 Libel 276-6936. Male Strippers Wanted! Page 28 Wisconsin IN Step December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 • www.instepnews.com their divahood (Celine Dion, Josh mercial safety net. What makes all of this Groban, and Barbra herself) on the especially bizarre is that Twain's husband Divas in compilation "Duets" (Columbia). and co-songwriter is Robert John "Mutt" Duets from the 1960s ("Get Lange, who made a name for himself as the Happy/Happy Days Are Here producer of albums by Def Leppard, Distress Again," from 1963, with Garland AC/DC, Foreigner, and even The Cars dur- and "Ding Dong The Witch Is ing the 1980s. By Gregg Shapiro Dead," from 1966, with the songs Folk-diva Tracy Chapman continues fter her very public and hard- composer Harold Arlen) are a her move away from mainstream accessi- earned Glitter-y meltdown fol- reminder of the purity of bility with "Let It Rain" (Elektra). Many of lowing the failure of both her Streisand's vocals in her youth. the songs, while lovely and soothing, suffer A biggest duets were from a downbeat monotony that is dis- debut as a movie starlet and the silly Some of her accompanying soundtrack, I was hoping released in the seventies ("You tracting. Technically proficient, Chapman that Mariah Carey would emerge from her Don't Bring Me Flowers" with Neil is a consummate singer and songwriter, padded cocoon a new woman. I had hoped Diamond and "No More Tears" but repetitious songs such as "Another that she would abandon her urban Star with Summer) and paved the way Sun," "You're The One," "In The Dark," Search theatrics and think Pink, but alas for the 1980 duets with Barry Gibb "Say Hallelujah," and the ironically titled that hasn't happened. Indistinguishable on the Guilty album. Her other "Happy," hint at lethargy and threaten to from most of her last few releases, the eighties duets, with Kim Carnes and lose the listener's hard won attention. The Sheets" to good use) and "Tell Me No," one-time lover Don Johnson are unin- "Almost," with its restrained drums and much ballyhooed "Charmbracelet" get things started in an upbeat fashion. If (Monarc/Island) is more like a choker. spired, at best. The two new duets record- haunting lap steel guitar and keyboards, you "Love That Man," as you declare in the ed for the album "I Won't Be The One To was like a sunshower, in the midst of this Sometimes playing it safe (boring, redun- vintage seventies soul-disco of the song of dant) works against an artist, as it does on Let Go" (with Barry Manilow) and "All I all too quiet storm. the same, than you ought to know better Know Of Love" (with Groban), sadly don't Broadway diva Betty Buckley's sensa- this album. Other things that work against than to put a lifeless duet ("My Love") with Carey include backing vocals by one of the live up to expectations. tional mid-nineties and early 2000 discs him on your album: "Try It On My Own," Every time I hear Shania Twain sing, I were thoughtful combinations of stan- Chipmunks ("You Got Me"), her breathy is a pleasant Carole Bayer Sager (and four Marilyn Monroe cooing ("You Had Your have to wonder, other than Wal-Mart shop- dards. new and old (including composi- other writers!) ballad, and Whitney "keeps pers, who it is that is buying her CDs. Her tions by Joni Mitchell and Mary Chapin Chance," "Lullaby") and cliched ballads it real," and "Dear John Letter" allows her ("Through The Rain," "My Saving Grace"). latest "Up!" (Mercury) debuted in the num- Carpenter). and gave the listener an indica- to explore her funkier side. ber one position, so I know that someone. tion of Buckley's impressive musical taste. (Monarc/Island) On Christina Aguilera's newest album, I'm going to go out on a limb and offer somewhere is buying her music. In fact. Her latest disc "The Doorway" (Fynsworth "Stripped" (RCA), the Britney-esque belter she seems to have enough supporters in Alley/Varese Sarabande) has a more tradi- up a few words of praise for "Just Whitney" who looks like she's badly in need of a (Arista), the uneven new album by dazed both the country and pop music realms to tional feel to it, with her renditions of Silkwood shower, promises us that we will justify releasing a double disc set, consist- "With A Song In My Heart," "Autumn hear her side of the story. With ing of the same nineteen songs, performed Leaves," and "God Bless America." In fact, vocal support from Lil' Kim, in pop music arrangements (disc one) and the whole album has a 9/11 memorial Christina finds power in sisterhood new country settings (disc two). Mostly it quality (there is "an improvisation" titled and self-expression on "Can't Hold sounds derivative to me, not particularly "A Loss Of Heroes"), as well as a medley of Us Down," and follows it up with an unique or fresh. There are no surprises. "America The Beautiful"/"Bridge Over average Mariah Carey imitation on The album feels as if it is cloaked in a com- Troubled Water." "Walk Away." The former Mouseketeer enlisted tattooed and pierced guitar god Dave Navarro for the quasi-rock number "Fighter," and attempts to remind us of her Ten Plus One: Best of 2002 Latin roots (in case we forgot her 2000 Spanish-language album Mi By Gregg Shapiro Reflejo) with "Infatuation." Alicia n 2002, a year in which many more CDs were released than necessary, I was faced Keys offers Christina encourage- with the daunting task of narrowing down the multitude of assembling a list of ment to "speak on" what she has on I discs that represented the best releases of the year. I have used various criteria her mind on "Impossible" (insert over the years - was I knocked out of my seat on the first listen? Was the album as pop- joke here), but the album takes a ular with the public as it was with me? Did it represent artistic growth? A new direc- brief and unexpectedly pleasant tion? A road less traveled? For me. this was the year of repeat usage. In the rare turn on the lovely Linda Perry- moments when I wasn't listening to something new and just released for review, to diva Whitney Houston. Whitney spends a penned "Beautiful." Perry, who had a hand what albums did I return time and time again? The list below is a representation of little too much time lashing out in song at in the redesign of Pink's image, attempts to that. From start to finish, these albums gave me pleasure, challenged me, entertained those who criticize her (think Michael do the same with Aguilera, especially on me, and even made me cry when the timing was right. Jackson's "Leave Me Alone" times ten) and the suitably titled "Make Over" (which 1. Ron Sexsmith - Cobblestone Runway (Nettwerk America) demands our pity. Yes, Whitney, poor you. they co-wrote), but it falls short. The only 2. Marianne Fa ithfull - Kissin Time (Virgin) all that money, all those dead brain cells. thing Aguilera demonstrates on the 3. Jenny Toomey - Tempting: Jenny Toomey Sings The Songs of Franklin Bruno Next! Instead of that dim cover of "You album's first single, "Dirrty," is that she 4. Neko Case - Blacklisted (Bloodshot) Light Up My Life," you would have been could use a dictionary for Christmas. To 5. Future Bible Heroes - Eternal Youth (Instinct) better off covering Warren Zevon's "Poor think, we have Madonna to thank for this. 6. Wilco - Yankee Foxtrot Hotel (Nonesuch) Poor Pitiful Me." Whitney. honey, put Barbra Streisand shares the spotlight 7. 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Astor St. 53202 276-8546 (AIDS Caring Community) (608) 244-0894 University Church,1127 Unix Ave, 53705 256-2353 Outdoors Cooperative Sports Group 963-9833 Wisconsin Boot Men (contact service for men into boots) 800/518-9910 Blue Bus STD Clinic (Monday, Thursday) Church of the Holy Spirit (Inclusive) Parents Et Friends of Lesbians Et Gays (PFLAG) P.O. Box 94, Francis Creek, 54214 2144 E. Johnson St., (meeting at James Reeb) 661-4462 1552 University Avenue 53705 262-7330 315 W. Court, 53212 299-9198 E mail: [email protected] Coming Out, Coming Together (Interfaith) 249-1537 Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital (HIV Counseling/Testing) Pathfinders (youth counseling, shelter) WI. Legislative Hotline (800) 362-WISC E-mail: [email protected] 1614 80 1st St., Prairie du Sac, 53578 643-7583 E. Kane Place, 53202 271-1560 First Congregational UCC Church 233-9751 PrideFest (annual Pride festival) BARS 1609 University Ave., 53705 907 S. 1st St., 53204 www.firstcongmadison.org Web Site: www.pridefest.com 645-FEST APPLETON (920) CE's (Wm) Integrity/Dignity Project Q (Youth Program of the Milwaukee LGBT Center) 2415 Winnebago St., 53704 241-5042 Box 130, 53701 836-8886 315 W. Court, 53212 Club 5 (MW, Food) James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Church www.projecta.org 223-3220 5 Applegate Court, 53713 277-9700 BARS 2146 1 Johnson. 53704 242-8887 The Queer Program (Cable TV Show) Fox Hole (W) PO Box 090441, 53209 265-8500 Rascals Bar Et Grill (MW, F) 5 Applegate Ct., 53713 277-9100 SERVICES Rainbow Alliance at UWM 702 E. Wisconsin, Appleton 54911 954-9262 Shamrock (GS, MW, F, CI) 3 Victoria Hewelt Cruel (Attorney) Box 122, 2200 E. Kenwood 53211 229-6555 117 W. 255-5029 ORGANIZATIONS Main St. 53703 6701 Seybold Rd., Suite 103 210-1709 www.uwm.edulstudentorg/gIbc1 5 Ray's (MW,D1) KMA Systems of Madison (Computer Consultants) Riverwest Rainbow Association AA Hotline (for gay meeting referalls) 731-4331 3052 E Washington, 53704 241-9335 4102 Dutch Mill Road #14 2229128 AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (www.arcw org) 1001 E. Keefe Ave. 53212 225-1645 Greenbush (G/S, MIW, F) SAGE Milwaukee (for older LGBTs) 120 N. Morrison St., Suite 201,54911 .. . . 920-733-2068 257-BUSH RETAIL 914 Regent, 53715 P.O. Box 510492, 53203-0091 224-0511 800-733-2068 (MW) 3 Rainbow Room Border's Books Saturday SoftBall League (SSBL) Angel of Hope (MCC Church) University Ave., 53705 232-2600 121 West Main St., 53703 258-5838 3416 92605, 53203-0091 454-9204 815 N Richmanor 991-0128 Rubin's P.O. Box Planet 0 (MW, D, V) Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA) 299-0755 HIV+ Support Group Appleton 739-4226 5 Applegate Court, 53713 277-9700 311E Wilson St. 53704 2558998 Lavendar Reading Salon (Book Club) 832-6184 Sherman Park Rainbow Assoc. The Barracks (Mw, Lit) P.O. Box 76115, 53216 873-1849 2611 N. Summit St., 54914-2120 5 Applegate Court, 53713 277-8100 Lawrence Univeristy Pride (Student Group) 832-7051 Shoreline (country dancing, instruction) www.lawrence.edulsorg/pride ORGANIZATIONS I I I - 1 I P.O. Box 510283, 53203-0051 747-0388 PFLAG Fox Cities Silver Space (for older lesbians) Briarpatch do Counseling Center, 2038 N. Bartlett 271-2565 Box 75, Little Chute, 54140 749-1629 257-0394 512 E. Washington St. 53703. Two Spirit Society (Indigenous LGBT People of America) Rainbow Over Wisconsin www.brpatch.org ORGANIZATIONS 703 E. Wisconsin Ave., 54911-4830 315 W. Court St., 53212 985-5151 Brew City Bears Aeon Group (Interactive Fiction Gaming) Wisconsin Outdoor Women (outdoor sporting events) 8815,53708-8815, Milw 299-0401 P,O. Box P.O. Box 93953, 53203-0953 291-0530 P.O. Box 94, Hales Corners, 53130 427-2082 GREEN BAY (920) E-mail: [email protected] Alcoholics Anonymous Campus Womens Center (Request gay meetings) 771-9119 RELIGIOUS 710 University Ave, #202, 53715 262-8093 Bi Definition (Bisexual community events) All Saints' Episcopal Church Different Spokes GIL/B Bicycling Club 241-8184 315 W. Court St., Suite 101 299-9612 ACCOMMODATIONS 18-21 Yr Old Social Group 256-2667 818 E. Juneau Ave., 53202 271-7719 E-mail: [email protected] www.ascatherdral.org Chanticleer Guest House Flaming Dykasaurus (Improv, comedy group) 241-1020 Brew City Bears 299-0401 E-mail: [email protected] ARCW Spiritual Care 4072 Cherry Rd Sturgeon Bay, 54234 746-0334 P.O. Box 1035, 53201 P.O. Box 92487, 53202 225-1565 BlackSmith Inn (Bed Et Breakfast) Frontiers (Gay/Bi Mens Activities Organ.) E-mail: [email protected], www.brewcitybears.org 600 Williamson St, 53103 274-5959 Central United Method Church Box 220, Baileys Harbor, 54202 839-9222 BWMT-Milwaukee (414) 540-9437, ext 3 639 N. 25th St., 53233 Gay/Bi Father's Group P.O. Box 091475, Milwaukee, 53209 BARS 600 Williamson St, 53703 255-8582 Cross Lutheran Church (Reconciled in Christ) bwmtmilwaukeeaaol.com 1821 Gay/Lesbian Information Recording N. 16th St., 53205 344-1746 Brandys II (Mw, LA) Castaways M.C. (Levilleather club), P.O. Box 1697, 53202 Dignity (GIL Catholic Church) (ask for tape #3333) 263-3100 1126 Main Street, Green Bay, 54304 . . . .1-800-311-3197 Counseling Center (LGB support Et discussion groups) P.O. Box 597, 53201 873-9591 Buddies (MW) 437-9256 2038 N. Bartlett, 53202 271-2565 www.instepnews.com • December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 34

First Unitarian Society (Unitarian Universalist) 10 MUM Club (MW, F) 1840 N. Farwell Ave. Ave 276-4664 7219 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, 53214 607-4068 1342 N. Astor St., 53202 273-5257 124 N. Water 53202 347-1962 Carnival Travel, 611 E. Wells St. 276-3388 Clinton Street Antiques Lake Park Lutheran Church 13 South Water Street Docks Clarity (Writing and Research) 276-6935 1110 South First Street 647-1773 2647 N. Stowell Ave., 53211 962-9190 354 E. National Ave., 53204 225-9676 Creative Home Concepts (Home/Remodel) 766-1066 Constant Reader Bookshop Lutherans Concerned 20 Off The Tracks (Wm, D) Downtown Autobody (Car Repair) 1627 E Irving Pl., 53202 291-0452 P.O. Box 1676, 53201 372-9663 1534 W. Grant 53215 384-5680 3425 N. Holton Ave. 964-7170 Eyez Unique (optical) Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church 5 Pulse (Mw, D, F) Roland E. Daneau, CPA (Accountant) 962-1400 2238 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, 481-0868 (UFMCC) 1239 W. Mineral St., 53204 200 E. Washington St., 53204 649-9547 Discovery Et Recovery Clinic (Counseling) Forever Yours (flowers, fresh cut, dried) Adm. Office: 170 S. 2nd St., 53204 383-1100 14 Switch (Mw) 6510 W Layton Ave, 53215 282-6160 2201 E Capitol Dr., 53211 963-1006 Pentecost Lutheran Church (Reconciled in Christ) 124 W. National Ave., 53204 220-4340 Diva Plumbing Co. 324-6698 Genesis (custom jeweler, goldsmith) 5226 W. Burleigh St., 53210 445-2696 15 This Is It (M) Residential Et Commercial, divaplumbers@ao com 6011 W. Layton Ave. 281.1022 Pilgrim Christian Church 418 E. Wells 53202 278-9192 Dykeman Family Heating (heating/cooling) Great Frame Up Silver Spring Dr 962-4889 15400 W. North Ave., Brookfield 53005 .(262) 782-6440 16 Triangle (M, V) 1023 E. Brady St., 53202 273-7500 507 E. Frank Gentile (Auto Dealer) Plymouth Church-UCC (Open Et Affirming) 135 E. National 53204 383-9412 Theodore I. Friedman, PhD (Psychotherapist) Hwy 20, Racine 886-5111 964-1513 272-2427 2717 E. Hampshire St., 53211 31 Woody's (Mw, D) 2266 N. Prospect, Suite 206 53202 Grave Gallery (framing) The Sanctuary (Ecumenical, nondenominational) 1579 S. 2nd St., 53204 672-0806 Full Moon Productions (Women's Music Promoters) 1209 E. Brady St., 53202 277-8228 1636 W. National Ave., 53204 672-4434 32 Walker's Pint (Wm) N235 Co Hwy W, Campbellsport, 53010 Mega Discount Nursery St. Ann's Church 818 S. 2nd St.., 53204 643-7468 The Garden Room (Garden Design). 963-1657 1901 E. Rawson Ave., Oak Creek 53154 571-6565 5933 W. National Ave., 53214 259-1229 Hairys Hair Bar COFFEE HOUSES and RESTAURANTS Miss Groove (gifts) St. James Episcopal Church 2385 S. Kinnickinnic Ave 486-9299 1225 E. Brady St., 53202 298-9185 833 W. Wisconsin Ave., 53233 271-1340 Azteca Horizon Travel (Member IGTA) Out of Solitude Jewelry Village Church (Reconciled in Christ) 816 South 5th St., 53202 383-8816 N81 W15028 Appleton, Men. Falls 53051 255-0704 918 E. Brady St., 53202 223-3101 130 E. Juneau Ave., 53202 273-7617 Bella's Caffe (Coffee House) Hume, Attorney Kathleen Outpost Natural Foods 189 N. Milwaukee St., 53204 273-5620 5665 S 108th, Hales Corners, 53130 529-2129 100 E. Capitol Dr., 53212 964-7789 Cafe Knickerbocker Bill Hanel, msw (Counseling, Psychotherapy) 276-7626 [email protected] MEDICAL 1030 East Juneau, 53202 272-0011 Denis Jackson, PhD. (Relational training, Outwards (LGBT Books and espresso bar) AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (www.arcw.org) Cempazuchi hypnosis, HIV Et Vocational Counseling) 276-8669 2710 N Murray Ave., 53211 963-9089 820 Plankinton Ave., 53203 273-1991 1205 E. Brady St., 53202 291-5233 Klaus El Meyers (attorneys) exchange@execpccom (800) 359-9272 Chip and Pys 5665 S. 108th, Hales Corners 53130 529-2800 Popular News (adult books, videos) Mark Behar, PA-C (Family/ Primary Care) 1340 W. Towne Square Rd., Mequon, 241-9589 C.A. Klein (Accounting Services) 384-1640 225 N. Water St., 53202 278-0636 Cinema and Drafthouse Family Care Center, 1834 W WI, 53233 933-3600 Cielito Lindo Linda Jo Martin (Psychotherapist) 276-8676 Rosebud 6833 W. North Ave. 607.9672 BESTD (Brady East STD Clinic) (STD/HIV Randy Mickelson, (Ernie Von Schledorn, auto sales) diagnosis/treatment) 733 South 2nd St., 53204 649-0401 Rubin's www. best d.o rg ; [email protected] Saukville/Port Washington 800-648-6789 Harry's Bar and Grill 224 E. Chicago St. 53202 278-8100 1240 E. Scott Perkins 476-9070, ext. 461 Brady St., 53202 272-2144 3539 N. Oakland Ave, 53211 694-6800 (Realtor) Sportland 2 (motorcycles) Health Options (Holistic Health Services) 10 MOM/Glass Menagerie (lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch) cell: 801-1356 7221 S. 13th St 764-2800 823 N. 2nd Street, #811, 53202 225-9303 124 N. Water 53202 347-1962 Red Tail Painting Et Restoration 607-1180 Video Adventures (video/dvd soles/rentals) Dennis C. Hill Outreach Center (HIV testing, condoms) North Shore Bistro 272-0111 e-mail: [email protected] 1418 E. Brady St, 53202 272.6768 4311 W Vliet, 53208 342-4333 Riverpoint Village, I-43 8 Brown Deer 351-6100 Reiki Master/Wm Jacobs Wishful Things (Antiques) Positive Health Clinic Silver Dollar Cafe (energy balancing) 668-8860 207 E Buffalo, 53202 964-9799 Medical Center Specialties Clinic 831 South 16th Street, 53204 645-8860 Side by Side (performers) 961-2135 945 N 12, 53233 219-7908 Diane Bloom/Sandy Lewis Spa/Health Clubs HELP LINES STD Specialties Clinic Jeanie Simpkins, (MS), (counseling) 282-6160 Midtowne Spa (Gay Health and Recreational Facility) 3251 N Holton, 53212 264-8800 The Force Jack Smith (Realtor) 962-4413 315 S Water St., 53204 278-8989 (referrals home/voice mail 224-1452 BARS to GBLT counselors) 276-8487 Gay People's Union 645-0585 Special Touch Massage 536-8232 1 Ballgame (Mw, V, D, F) Gay Youth Wisconsin Hotline (Fri/Sat Eves 7pm-11pm) . . Streff Advertising/Sandy Lewis 771-8300 CENTRAL (715) 196 S. 2nd St., 53204 273-7474 (866) GAY-YOUTH 7600 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, 53213 4 Boom (Mw, D, V) Milwiukee Metro (414) 272-TEEN The Right Angle (carpentry) 390-0909 AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin 625 S. 2nd St., 53204 277-5040 Helpline (Crisis Counseling) 271-3123 Third Coast Courier (delivery) 562-0935 1105 Grand Ave., #3, Scholfield, 54476 (800) 551-3311 2 Boot Camp (M, Pathfinders (24-hour youth counseling) 271-1560 Travel Directions (Travel Agency) Central Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance 209 E. National Ave., 53204 643-6900 Wisconsin AIDSline (free/anonymous) . . .(414) 273-AIDS 515 Glenview, Wauwatosa, 53213 774-2174 P0. Box 390, Stevens Point, 54481 3 Cent La Vie (Mw, D) (800) 334-AIDS Travel Experience (Travel Agency) 744-6020 (715) 592.6245, ext. 5920200 231 S. 2nd St., 53204 291-9600 Wauker Photography (Portraits, Commitments) Joseph T. Chojnacki, PH.D. (Psychologist) 3 Club 219 (MW, DJ, V) by appointment only 383-0740 Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, 54449 387-5442 219 S. 2nd St., 53204 271-3732 SERVICES Wells Ink, Advertising Et Design (Advertising, PR) The Edgewater — Inn 8, Resort 3 Dish (Wm, DJ) 1661 N. Water St., Suite 411, 53202 272-2116 Eagle River, 54521 1.888-334-3987 Ae- http://www.edgemn.com 235 S. 2nd St., 53204 273-DISH Affiliated Mortgage 453-6700 RETAIL G&L Society/Wausau 848.0608 6 Fluid (Mw) 1233 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, 53218 UWSP 10% Society 819 S. 2nd St., 53204 645-8330 2Burn (Ventless Fireplaces, Gifts) AEI) Promotions (Promotional Products) Campus Activities Complex, Box 68 6 Harbor Room OA Mw) 11708 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa [email protected] 607-7000 UWSP, Stevens, Point, 54481 346.4366 117 E. Greenfield Ave., 53204 672-7988 Bay Tax Service, Paul Rathjen 332-9584 Absolute Furniture LDS Brotherhood (Gay Mormons) 22 Nut Hut (WM, G/S, F, D) Frank J. Berger, (Real Estate) (414) 213-5842 5520 W. North Ave 875-8326 PO Box 152, Wausau, 54402 848-0343 1500 W. Scott 53201 647-2673 BEtG Construction 405-7843 Body Ritual (Body Piercing, Jewelry, Gifts) Oz (MW, Di, V) 7 La Cage (Mw, DJ, V) Sean Buckley (Individual Psychotherapy) 562-2403 2010 N. Farwell Ave., 53202 273-3777 320 Washington, Wausau 54401 842-3225 801 S. 2nd St., 53204 383-8330 Bill Buresh (Real Estate) 529-0500 HIV/AIDS Spiritual Support & Education Calyx Counseling Center (Kate Weishaar, Ph.D) Avante Garde (Body Piercing) 2108 4th Ave, Stevens Point 54481 345.6500 Marshfield Gay Lesbian Organ. (MGLO) c/o 130 S. Central Ave., #3 Marshfield, 54449 Vic: (715) 387-2068 (715) 384-6731 Prince Edward B&B MILWAUKEE (Updated September 2001) 203 W 5th, Shawano 54166 526.2805 Wausau Narcotics Anonymous 0 8 8 8 8 (ask for Gay meetings) 536-LIFE Women's Lisbon Ave Vine St Resource Center UWSP Labors Ave Walnut St is Brady $t 1700 N 336 Nelson Hall, Stevens Pt. 54481 346.4851 a-, 5 4 ee` tV

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Juneau Ave 1200 N Lake Gay/lesbian Support Group Highland Ave Slate St Box 247A, 1411 Ellis Ave. Ashland 54806 Northern WI Lambda Society Kilbourn Ave K &ours, Sire Michigan Wells St ./10 Museum PO Box 802, Rhinelander 54501 362.4242 SHEM (Support, Heal, Educate) for Parents,Fomily, Friends of Wisconsin Ave 700 N Michigan St Michigan St Gays/Lesbions/Bi's 359.7432 Clybourn St Out Up North (G/L Social/Info/Network) Summ Grounds INSET PO Box 695, Washburn, 54891 682-2890 St Paul Ave BLIficlio St Menomonee Rtver ChiC090 200 N 5t Paul Ave 5youto 4 To Madison SHEBOYGAN (920) .cfo, gh4.0 w Oregon St 400 S Blue lite (Mw) 1029 N. 8th, 53081 457-1636 Virginia St Bruce St Ave 0 ,1 T. Parents 8 Friends of Gays 8 Lesbians Pittsburgh 0 Pierce St See Inset Shirley 458-2506Carolyn:461-0422 Notional Ave .National Ave Oregon St Sheboygan Antiques 336 Superior Avenue 53081 Mineral St Pon 452.6757 Wesley United Methodist Church (Reconciling Congregation) s.orr St of s, a-, 823 Union Sheboygan Milwaukee • Avenue, 458.4889 Greenfield Ave 1400 A 0 Notional Ave Leghorn A INE KEN Blvd 6D© HA Mitchell St 794 8E4 Mmeral Sr 1900 S Port Burnham St 'le 9, AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin to - of 1212 57th St., Kenosha, 53140 657-6644 Milwaukee (800) 924-6601 Becher St effd Club 94 (MW, DJ) 8.), St 0 1 / 4 7/2 3/4 I Mile t1.1 Grant St 9001 120th Ave (Hwy.C8. I-94) Kenosha 53140 857-9958 Doggie Style (Pet Grooming) 6828 Sheridan Rood, Kenosha 53143 657-5667 frank Gentile (Auto Dealer) www. instepnews.com • December 27, 2002 — January 15, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 35 Hwy 20 Racine 53403 886-5111 By Michael Johnston JoDee's (MW, 01) 2139 Racine St (Hwy 32) Racine 53403 634.9804 can't believe how very rapidly the old What About Me? (WM) year is passing... I say that EVERY Cordially Yours a 600 6th St. Racine 53403 632.0171 year! The older I get, it seems like Gay AA (Group 294 Meeting) 554.6611 I Gay/lesbian Union of Racine breakfast is every 15 minutes! It's time to 625 College, Racine 54303 634-0659 close yet another chapter, not to fear, there UW-Parkside G/L Organization is still a lot of book left. But before we turn 900 Wood Rd., Box 200, Kenosha 53141 595-2244 PUG Kenosha/Racine the page, one last look at 2002. PO. Box 580058, Pleasant Prairie, 53158 .(262) 649-2729 Happy Kwanza ! e-mail: [email protected] Holidays are a time for romance — UW-Whitewater G/L Student Union 309 McCutchen Hall, Whitewater 53190 472.5738 unfortunately, it always eludes me! Dean Diamond Hill Inn B&B Castelaz & Melissa Wright did it ooh W1375 Hwy 11, Spring Prairie 63-4421 so right last month, with a sophisticated Wychwolde (Jewelry & Gifts) ceremony at Villa Terrace and a regal 8321 Antioch Rd (Hwy 83), Salem 53168 843-4209 reception at a suburban country club. The SOUTH CENT. (715) catering from Saz's was outstanding — and it wasn't chicken legs and ribs! Congratulations also to those terrific AIDS Network Satellite Office (AIDS Info) P0. Box 8486, Janesville 53545 156.2550 love birds Richard Lettermann & Barb Chase an the Hill (Bed and Breakfast) Riedel, who did it upright at The Mitchell 11624 St. Rd 26, Milton, 53563 868-6646 Domes. The Holiday Dome made for a (othren House (B&B) breath-taking setting Mineral Point 987.2612 for their nuptials. Yet, another: that adorable Club 219 fave Miss Joey Black must have been a very good "girl" because Santa brought her a man! Amore running rampant! AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin—Eau Claire (wwwarcw.org) SOS Dewey Street S., Suite 101 Eou Claire 54101 836-7710 It was great seeing The M&M Club's (800) 750-2437 very own Bob Schmidt back in town. He Dear Ruthie and Michael Johnston wishing everyone happy holidays at M&M AIDS Resource (enter of Wisconsin—Superior (www.orcw.org) looks about 7 minutes older than the last 1507 Tower Ave., Suite 230, Superior 54880 394-4009 time I saw him. Palm Springs has put the Wisconsin Cream City Chorus' Seasonal Red Party" for Mr. Harbor Room himself. (877) 242-0282 Faire: "From Darkness Into Light." While Alvin. Next month Alvin and Izzy will be Backwoods Bears (For Bear Men) bounce back in his life! We had a lovely, PO Box 264, Supenor 54880 however too brief, visit. It was like de ja vu I'm not a critic and have no credentials to taking on our Country's Capitol and their Different Strokes BBS (Computer Bulletin Board) — The M's in their sweet Holiday finery, be one, I must congratulate this group on Leather Competition. I know they both PO Box 152, Wausau 54402- 842.1377 Rona bartending and Bob at the bar... I their growth. Perhaps it was their guest will do Brew Town proud. they have s0000 Do-Ri-(hi (Bed & Breakfast) conductor, Paula Foley Tillen, their much to offer! Good Luck! 33 E. Spruce St, (hippewa Falk 723-0943 got quite a high, a sugar buzz out of the Eagle Cove B&B ([email protected]) "Candy Wars" — both The M's and The appropriate musical selections, or my I had a marvelous time attending This W4387 120th Avenue, Maiden Rock, 54750 448-4302 Triangle doing a confectionery mood... But this too made for a good Is It's Christmas Party. The place is all lit GLOBE (Campus lesBiGay group) prompter into moment. Kudos to Ebbie up with the talents of Michael Gafney. 105 Garfield, 132 Davies Or, Eau Claire 54701 Christmas theme ... I must tip my hat — JP Creations (WEB Design) 477-8802 and you all know how I like a smart hat — and her moving solo-ette "Have Yourself A Joe had a digital camera snapping us and LGBT Community (enter of (hippewa Volley Igaycenter@hotmaitcoml to The M's going way out with Holiday Merry Little Christmas." making us all video stars! What fun! Jack www.geoc ihes.com /gIbtc ommun ityc enter/ parties gay-lore! The whole month: The Boulevard Ensemble Theatre has Igle was out and about with an incredible PO Box 383, Eau Claire, 54102 (7151559.5751 replaced Ibsen's "Ghosts" with the very head piece. Hat or wig? I couldn't dis- The Trading (ompany (MW, DJ) Singsational Productions serenading 304 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire 54701 838.9494 in the season, Bonnie DeLeeuw, that haunting "Suddenly, Last Summer" by cern... Jerry, Jerry Skals. Dan Petry, The Main Club (MW, DJ) shining Stardust lady, and the talented Tennessee Williams. running Dec. 28 - Scott. Yves & Steve, Mark and a room 1217 Tower Ave,Superior 54880 392-1756 Jan.. 31, 2003. I'm sure this switch will full of merry makers! Northland Gay Men's (enter Tony Rafenstein Christmas Caroling us 8 N. 2nd Ave. E., Ste. 309 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722.8585 into the wee small hours, and The melt away the snow and fan a flame of While in the neighborhood. check out Parents, families, & friends of Lesbians & Gays (PfLAG) Customer Appreciation Party featuring the warmth your way. For your chance for a the funky Christmas tree at Elsa's. I Greater Chippewa Valley red hot Baby Jane Hudson Review. sojourn to "Summer" call: (414) 744-5757. always love their decor! PO Box 11, Eau Claire, WI 54702-0011 Don't forget the sun block! Speaking of neighbors, bouquets to 02 (social/support for LGBT youth) I've had a ball attending, or trying to P.O. Box 11, Eau Claire, WI 54702 836-7710 attend, all the many Seasonal Gatherings. Here's something to tickle you -- The Rav & Chad for the faboo Seasonal Soiree Scooter's (MW) I'm warmed by the selflessness of all the Lake County Players 2003 Spring Season they threw on Lavender Hill. 411 Galloway St., Eau Claire, 54103 835-9959 has been announced: "Another Antigone" At this time, I must mention Richard. Trio (Wm) host(s). Many suggesting gifts of food or 820 Tower, Superior, 54880 392-5373 toys for the less fortunate. Steve, Mr. by A.R. Gurney Jan. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24. and See, you've finally made the column — even Twin Ports Pride Room 2001-02, did a smashing 25; "Love Letters" also by A.R. Gurney in though you've been in before and just PO. Box 3198, Duluth, MN 55803 (218) 728-5825 Harbor "Food Drive Party," Tony & Jeff and their time for Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. 15, 21, don't remember... UW Stout 10% Society Well, enough. How c/o 153 C Harvey Hall, OW-S "Toys For Tots To-Do" was too much fun. 22, 28 and March 1: "No! No! A Million we looked back about a peek into the future? My exclusive: Menomonee, 54751 UW Eau Claire And yes, you guessed it, the party ended Times, No! A March Musical Melodrama!" Variations an Spring (Gifts, Collectibles) March 14, 15, 21. 22, 28 and 29: "I Do. I Judy Tenuta appearing at PrideFest 22 West Spring Chippewa Falls 54729 223-8490 with carols turning into Broadway — the talents of Gena Torti-Beckers must be Do" April 25 and 26; "An Evening Of 2003! Sunday, June 8 will be the night to Webber & Sondheim" with the music of gather with accordions to honor our S. WEST & CENTRAL mentioned head and shoulders above the mob. these two giants May 2. 3. 4, 9 and 10. Goddess of the guffaw. time conclude not only Speaking of music, I was fortunate to "Seussical: The Musical" will be I must at this AIDS Resource (enter of Wisconsin (www.anw.org) marching to Milwaukee. the first in The this column, but this year in print... Again. Grandview (enter, 1707 Main St., #420 (6081785.9866 catch The Skylight's Holiday offering: want to Happy Kwanza and Boxing Day. La Crosse, WI 54601, (800) 947-3353 "Chicago" In a word: phenomenal! The Broadway Series for 2003. You'll Cathy Rigby infamous Cat Remember it's the glamour, not the gram- The Alliance (tesBiGay Social Group) best production I've ever seen them do! No catch as the PO Box 131, Platteville 53818 348.5596 mar! Sincerely wishing you all an extraor- wonder it was SRO! In The Hat — and we all know how I fancy e-mail: [email protected] the Marcus Center for the dinary New Year with peace. serenity and Cavalier lounge (MW, D) "Sophie Tucker — American Legend" hats... It's at health in 2003 as I remain, "Cordially 114 N. 5th St., LaCrosse 54601 782-9061 truly is the Last Of The Red Hot Mamas. Performing Arts. January 21 - 26. (bele and Rose's B&B and Forest Retreat 135-4829 Center will also host "The yours." Totally, stellar entertainment at the The Marcus GALAXY (Goy Alliance of La Crosse Area Youth) 2003 International Arts Festival." This 3219 Commerce St., La Crosse, 54603 781.2783 Stackner Cabaret playing through January African/African Gay & Lesbian Alliance 5. Carolynne Warren brings a forgotten year, it celebrates 131, Cultures. A special Box Platteville, 53818 force in Vaudeville back to center stage American Arts and My Place (MW 1) Praise," opens this where she belongs. Jack Forbes Wilson event. 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