Trans Woman Petitions for Early Release from Elgin Facility

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Mia Kobi-Burks. Photo by Gretchen Rachel Hammond Trans woman petitions for early release from Elgin facility By Gretchen Rachel Hammond “I’m learning, I’ll be better soon,” Kobi-Burks wrote in a blog dated August 2011 about “who I want to be, in the mirror, The Elgin Mental Health Center is a sprawling complex of whom I want to see.” buildings set in the midst of farmland, forest preserves and For that to happen, Kobi-Burks worked alongside civil-rights the gently winding Fox River. Tucked away in a corner of the attorney Lowell E. Sachnoff. In 2013, Windy City Times re- campus, the entrance to the William White Forensic Unit would ported on Sachnoff’s successful argument that the Illinois be entirely inconspicuous were it not for the high, arching Department of Public Health (IDPH) was legally obligated to security fence surrounding the buildings. provide Kobi-Burks with transition-related medical services. It is within the confines of those buildings where 38-year- Furthermore he and Kobi-Burks had possibly set “a precedent old Mia Kobi-Burks has made a home for most of the past two for transgender people detained in jails, prisons and mental decades. They are located some 46 miles from a now long- health centers throughout Illinois.” abandoned and boarded-up house on the corner of 70th Street In early 2015 Kobi-Burks began her first set of surgical in- and South Damen Avenue on the South Side of Chicago. There, terventions and is currently searching for a specialist the IDPH on a late September evening in 1993, Kobi-Burks shot her will agree upon to perform her Gender Confirmation Surgery father, mother and sister multiple times “because one day I (GCS). Meanwhile she has received representation from Mark made a choice—the choice to explode, the choice to kill,” she Heyrman, clinical law professor at the University of Chicago, would later write to Windy City Times. “I have a spirit that will in a petition for early release from Elgin. not allow me to give up but that spirit was forged in horror.” Following two afternoons of hearings held in late spring of In an article covering Kobi-Burks’ subsequent trial, the Chi- this year, Judge Lawrence Edward Flood of the State of Illinois cago Tribune noted that prior to the murders she had been Circuit Court of Cook County is expected to rule on the petition hospitalized and described by one physician as “raving.” June 23. Kobi-Burks was found not guilty by reason of insanity on Before the hearings began, Kobi-Burks invited Windy City Brand new July 7, 1995, and so started on two journeys—the first to Times to meet with her in the lunchroom of the William White Elgin and the second 16 years later, when she began the fight Forensic Unit. Beneath her smile and carefully applied make- Montrose Rocks is rebranded. for transition-related health care in order to match her outer up, there was a tranquility in her voice and mannerisms that Photo of rapper JR from body to her inner self, and so put a lasting end to the torment Montrose Rocks 2013 by Vern Hester 6 that she asserts haunted her throughout her life. Turn to page 10

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4 June 10, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES DHS committee holds hearing on education Relationships & czar’s salary funding the Law Today By Matt Simonette State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, add- by Jillian B. Steinberg ed, “I take offense that that you think this is a Members of the House Appropriations Human gender issue. … [Purvis’] resume speaks for it- Services Committee met with an official of Il- self. We’re questioning why it’s in this budget.” Relationships & the Law Today: linois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration on She further asked whether Purvis would be June 4 about why a staffer in the governor’s willing to speak before the committee since office is being paid out of the Department of it, in effect, funds her pay. Goldberg said that Protecting Your Parental Rights Human Services (DHS) budget. she would meet with individual members but Richard Goldberg, Rauner’s deputy chief of would appear before the committee under cir- After Adoption and Surrogacy staff for legislative affairs, appeared before the cumstances similar to this one. Choosing to expand your family can be legal parents immediately upon birth. committee at the Capitol in Springfield in or- The hearing got tumultuous in several mo- an exciting and rewarding time for any Thus, Illinois provides no distinction der to explain the source of the salary of Beth ments, as Goldberg made repeated reference couple, but entering this phase of life between same-sex and heterosexual adop- Purvis, who Rauner hired to be his secretary of to the Democrats’ “$4 billion, out-of-whack presents a unique set of challenges to the tions and surrogacy agreements. Not all education. budget.” LGBTQ community. states, however, provide for such equal Committee Chair Greg Harris, D-Chicago, State Rep. Edward Acevedo, D-Chicago, told According to the United States Census parentage rights, and other states are not opened by saying that the hearing was about Goldberg, “You keep going around in circles. data for the state of Illinois, there are required to recognize parentage listed on transparency, and noted that she was hired just The only sham is the answers you’re giving us. over 34,000 same-sex couples in long- Illinois birth certificates. Consequently, a few weeks before what has been called the I’m not a child who will be chastised by the term relationships within the state, 21 other states are not required to recognize “Good Friday Massacre,” wherein Rauner’s ad- governor’s office.” percent of whom are raising children. parental rights for those children who are ministration attempted to axe about $26 mil- State Rep. Patricia Bell, R-Westmont, sug- Many of those same-sex couples choose born through surrogacy to same-sex par- lion in spending from the FY 2015 budget. gested the salary was ultimately an appropriate to become parents through surrogacy or ents. The same is true where one parent But Goldberg called the hearing a sham, expenditure, since the Committee did oversee adoption. Illinois became the 16th state gives birth to a biological child and lists characterizing Purvis as “one of the most ac- childcare grants, childcare services and schools in the nation to recognize marriage equal- her partner on the birth certificate with- complished women I’ve ever met in my life … for the blind and deaf, among other issues. ity in 2014, and had provided equal adop- out taking additional legal steps. These Governor Rauner hired a superstar to be in his State Rep. Ron Sandack, R-Downers Grove, tion and surrogacy options to same-sex couples may find themselves in difficult cabinet.” He added that childhood develop- who is not a committee member but was act- couples before that time. Nevertheless, situations when traveling to these vari- ment—one of Purvis’ areas of expertise—does ing as a substitute in the hearing, called the with many states nationwide refusing to ous other states, such that both parents fall under many of the areas that the DHS ad- proceedings a “kangaroo court,” adding, “I find recognize the right for same-sex couples may have trouble asserting their parental ministers. the tone, tenor and premise wasteful and of- to adopt and enter into surrogacy agree- rights in emergency situations, as when a Goldberg also said that paying Purvis out of fensive. There’s been no genuine inquiry about ments, LGBTQ couples in Illinois should be child is injured and hospitalized. a different department’s budget—a practice why we’re just discussing this now.” aware of the challenging legal landscape For a same-sex couple to protect their known as “off-shoring”—has been a standard Goldberg also reiterated that Purvis’ sal- nationwide and take steps necessary to rights in those situations, a non-bio- practice in previous administrations and re- ary had been a matter of public record. But ensure their parental rights are recognized logical parent has the option to obtain minded the committee that she made less than committee members did raise the question of in any state throughout the country. a court order establishing parentage or male staffers who work for state Democratic how accessible the information actually was; Today in Illinois, the legal requirements adoption of a child who is biologically leaders. the Chicago Sun-Times, which broke the story to adopt a child who is not biologically related to only to one parent. The best State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, took of Purvis’ salary, reported that it had to go related to either parent are few: the pro- and most legally binding way to ensure umbrage with the insinuation of sexism. through a Freedom of Information Act filing. spective parent(s) must be 18 or older, parental rights are recognized is to com- “Making this a gender issue is inappropriate,” Harris asked that Goldberg next provide the and if married or in a civil union, the plete a second-parent adoption in Illinois. Feigenholtz said. “I think the Democratic Party committee with a list of staffers from the gov- individual’s spouse must also adopt the A second-parent adoption provides a non- has shown great deference to women, and I ernor’s office whose salary is paid for by other biological parent the stand tall with that. …We defend this budget. departments. ability to adopt the We have a right to ask questions” biological child of “Even where other states do not his or her partner recognize same-sex second-parent without waiving his to do with the ability to get the job done.” or her partner’s own Air Force makes The Pentagon, as part of a review of med- adoptions, those states must parental rights. It ical-eligibility rules, is examining the trans- additionally ensures pro-trans move gender issue. recognize second-parent adoption that both parents The Air Force announced policy changes The original article is at http://www.usa- will have the same that will make it more difficult to discharge judgments from other states.” today.com/story/news/nation/2015/06/04/ rights in custody, transgender troops, USA Today reported. air-force-transgender-troops/28501835/. visitation, and in- Troops diagnosed with gender dysphoria heritance matters. or who identify as transgender are generally Even where other discharged from serving, based on medical Guam approves child. Under these requirements, married states do not recognize same-sex second- grounds. The new Air Force policy requires couples, whether LGBTQ or heterosexual, parent adoptions, those states must rec- high-level officials at Air Force headquarters same-sex marriage and those couples in civil unions, must ognize second-parent adoption judgments to review those decisions. Previously, physi- Guam’s chief federal judge has struck down file a joint petition to adopt a child, and from other states. Therefore, through the cians and unit commanders made those deci- a local law that opposed marriage equality upon approval, both individuals will auto- second-parent adoption process, an Il- sions. for same-sex couples. matically be granted parental rights. linois same-sex couple can be confident “This is a huge step in the right direction Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood— Illinois law similarly allows for same-sex that both partners’ parental rights will be for our transgender airmen and their families, citing a decision by the 9th Circuit Court of couples to pursue gestational surrogacy, recognized. but they are still threatened by outdated reg- Appeals, which has jurisdiction over Guam— which provides for one partner to be able Although Illinois guarantees equal ulations preventing them from serving openly said the laws denying marriage rights to gay to have a biological connection to a child, rights for adoption and surrogacy to the and honestly,” said American Military Partner and lesbian couples were unconstitutional. through the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy LGBTQ community, the national legal Association President Ashley Broadway-Mack Following her ruling, the courtroom applaud- Act (the “Act”). The Act does not express- landscape regarding those rights is less in a statement. ed Loretta M. Pangelinan and Kathleen M. ly mention surrogacy agreements involv- certain. Same-sex couples continue to “We need Secretary Carter to order a com- Aguero, the couple who filed the case. ing same-sex couples, but there has been ask: “how do I protect my parental rights prehensive review of these outdated regula- Tydingco-Gatewood’s ruling was slated to no suggestion—nor is it the practice in in Illinois and elsewhere?” If you are tions. Transgender service members sacrifice take effect June 9. The order makes Guam this state—that those in LGBTQ relation- interested in pursuing or learning more so much for our nation, and they should be the last jurisdiction in the 9th Circuit to have ships are prevented from being protected about adoption, surrogacy, or parental able to serve openly, honestly, and treated challenged a marriage ban and have it over- under the law. The Act mandates that the rights in Illinois, consult with an experi- with the dignity and respect they deserve. A turned. intended parents of a child brought to enced family attorney in your area. service member’s gender identity has nothing term through gestational surrogacy be the

Jillian B. Steinberg is an Associate at Clark Hill PLC and focuses her practice on helping clients solve difficult legal problems. @windycitytimes1 WINDY CITY TIMES June 10, 2015 5 6 June 10, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES ing the event. Galloway describes Pride at Mon- Cappleman’s chief of staff, Tressa Feher, con- trose as an “amplified, fun health fair.” Blood firmed the cooperation and collaboration with Montrose Rocks pressure, comprehensive sex transmitted dis- Galloway and SUGT. Feher commended the or- ease, diabetes, glucose and Hepatitis C screen- ganizers’ efforts. ings as well as HIV testing will be available. “They have put together a solid plan that has event is rebranded MillerCoors is also a sponsor. Galloway noted been approved by the Park District and the Chi- that alcohol isn’t allowed at the event. cago Police Department,” she said. “[The alder- By Jason Carson Wilson Cricket Hill at Montrose Beach Park. The free SUGT is Chicagoland HIV Testing Collabora- man] is in full support and is looking forward event will include two stages, a comprehensive tive’s (CHTC’s) HIV-prevention campaign. CHTC to a great event for the community.” A longtime Black gay pride celebration has “health village” and plenty of entertainment. includes more than 30 partner agencies. A Continuing the tradition, Galloway said, with been rebranded. The event formerly known Galloway said the area could see 20,000 people complete list of agencies can found at www. a focus on holistic wellness, is the goal. as Montrose Rocks is now Pride at Montrose. come and go. StepUpGetTested.com/partner-agencies. “We’re not trying to be different from other That’s thanks to a mutual agreement between “We’re very excited about that,” Galloway AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is among years,” Galloway said. “We’re trying to build on the Rocks Coordinating Committee and “Step said. “We’re looking forward to getting the those agencies. Galloway serves as SUGT’s a legacy.” Up. Get Tested” (SUGT), according to event or- community behind this for years to come.” strategy director. Galloway said agency and He said the city “doesn’t have a lot of spaces ganizer Anthony Galloway. Entertainment includes rapper Fly Young Red sponsor is helping provide great music and en- where [Black LGBT] people can be themselves.” “We saw there was a need for the commu- as well as LGBT deejays. It will also feature “J- tertainment as well as ample security. Galloway, a self-described cultural organizer, nity,” Galloway said. “It was at great threat of Setting.” J-Setting is a dance primarily done “We’re really trying to make this an outstand- said he strives to create that space. being taken [from the community].” by Black men in the South. SUGT’s new brand ing event,” he said. “Chicago’s community of “We only want to add to the celebrating Pride at Montrose will take place from 11 a.m. ambassador will also debut during the event. color needs something to be proud of.” events,” he said. “It really is a movement.” to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in a gated area at Harmony Health Care of Illinois is underwrit- Violence during certain Montrose Rocks events Galloway said Pride at Montrose is part of prompted the police to demand no sound after an overall effort to help uplift the Black LGBT 5 p.m. Galloway credited fruitful negotiations community. However, he added that he wants with 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman’s office all LGBT people—and allies—to be part of the and area Chicago Police commanders with gar- movement. nering an extension to 7:15 p.m.

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UrbanPooch_WindyCityTimes_4.875x13.5_v4.indd 1 6/7/15 4:06 PM 8 June 10, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES Commissioner launches Off the Sidelines-Chicago CHICAGO—Bridget Gainer, Cook County com- successful strategies for engaging women and missioner, has launched Off The Sidelines (OTS) girls locally. Chicago, the first chapter of the national cam- Dorri McWhorter, CEO of YWCA Metropolitan paign founded by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. Chicago, said: “Efforts like Off The Sidelines Off the Sidelines Chicago calls upon women Chicago are vital to ensure that women come and girls to connect personally, lead profes- out of the shadows and help shape the future sionally and make their voices heard on the is- for women, families and humanity.” sues they care about. Gillibrand was the guest Kristie Paskvan, CFO of Mesirow Financial and of honor at the launch event before hundreds founder of Chicago Says No More, said: “I am of Chicago women June 5 at 1871 in Merchan- thrilled to have an organization like Off The dise Mart. Sidelines Chicago that can help women raise A non-partisan organization, OTS Chicago their collective voices to effect meaningful is a platform for women across the region to changes now and for future generations.” connect with civic initiatives and humanitar- Mikva Challenge leader and Lindblom Math & From left: Dorri McWhorter, CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago; Mikva Challenge’s Heaven ian issues big and small, empowering them to Science Academy junior Heaven Johnson said: Johnson; U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand; Commissioner Bridget Gainer; CFO of Mesirow turn their ideas and interests into action. It “For me, sexual education for teenagers is an Financial Kristie Paskvan; and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. will serve as a bridge to connect women to one issue that’s close to my heart and one that Photo by Tracy Baim another and to the opportunity to lead. OTS I’m hoping more Chicago girls and women take Chicago will be an information hub, providing action on. I’m grateful that Off The Sidelines tools and resources—known as “Issue Activa- Chicago has given me the opportunity to share tion Kits”—that will share events and volun- what I’ve learned on the topic with remarkable Daylong summit to teer opportunities as well as provide a way for women and girls from across the city, and I’m focus on long-term people to lend their voices through traditional looking forward to seeing many of them get and social-media channels. more involved in teaching teens about sexual HIV/AIDS survivors “I am very excited to see OTS Chicago taking health.” By Carrie Maxwell the initiative to empower women and girls in For more information on OTS Chicago and their community,” said Gillibrand. “This type of to receive the June Issue Activation Kit, visit Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) and Posi- grassroots movement will be powerful for years www.OTSChicago.org. tively Aware will host a day-long summit for to come.” long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS, “The Re- “I have long been a supporter of the Senator union Project: Chicago,” Friday, June 19, 9 and her work on campus sexual assault, LGBT a.m.-4 p.m., at the Center on Halsted. rights and pay equity,” Gainer said. “But, as Amigas Latinas The organizer of the summit is Jeff Ber- important, she is a driving force to bring wom- ry, director of publications for TPAN and en’s leadership to every aspect of civic, politi- exhibit June 11 editor-in-chief of Positively Aware, TPAN’s cal and professional life. To further all these at Gerber/Hart HIV-treatment journal of TPAN. In his role efforts, I am proud to bring Off The Sidelines Gerber/Hart Library, 6500 N. Clark St., at TPAN, Berry oversees TPAN’s website and to Chicago.” will host “Amigas Latinas 30-Year Archive works with the art director on any other in- OTS Chicago organizers met with women Exhibit” Thursday, June 11, 6-8 p.m. formational materials that TPAN provides. across Chicago and Cook County over the past Earlier this year, it was announced that Berry created The Reunion Project: Chicago few months and repeatedly heard that a miss- Amigas Latinas would fold after two de- so long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS can share ing ingredient for amplifying women’s involve- cades of offering a wide range of support, their stories of loss and survival. The event ment on core civic, social and workplace issues education and advocacy for Chicago-area also aims to honor the past, identify and was a single group that provides quick and LGBTQQ Latinas. On July 10, founders, for- develop successful strategies for living, and comprehensive access to the work being done mer board members, past and current Ami- having people support each other as they Jeff Berry. by the local organizations across the city and gas Latinas members, friends and families age. Photo by Chris Knight county. will come together to celebrate the organi- It’s estimated that 50 percent of people medicine) and David Munar (president/CEO One of the goals of OTS Chicago is to be that zation’s twenty-year-long history. living with HIV are 50 years or older and as movement, and at this morning’s event Com- See “Amigas Latinas 20 Year Archive Ex- the population ages there are a lot of other of Howard Brown Health Center) are among missioner Gainer highlighted a number of orga- hibit” on Facebook. issues that come along with that. Not only the key speakers who will be in attendance nizations, including YWCA Metropolitan Chica- side effects and complications due to aging, that day. go; Chicago Says No More, a domestic violence medications and the virus itself but also is- “This is the first event of this scale that and sexual assault prevention group; and Mikva sues around mental health, economic secu- I’ve created and I’m really excited about it. Challenge, an organization promoting civic en- rity and housing,” said Berry. “There’s been Getting this funding wasn’t easy, but our gagement in teens, that have all demonstrated such success with treating HIV/AIDS so peo- sponsor recognized the urgent need for this ple are living longer. kind of summit to go forward,” said Berry. “This summit will be an amazing opportu- “This is a unique, one of a kind opportunity nity for people to come together and work to not only help support one another but also together as a community to help each other to engage with those working in the area of as they age. The Reunion Project isn’t just HIV/AIDS to learn about research and policy a one-day event. After the day is over, then that’s going to directly affect everyone with what? What we’re hoping to do with the sum- HIV/AIDS as they age.” mit is see what the community needs and “Bristol-Myers Squibb is proud to support wants, and work on ways to address those The Reunion Project,” said Bristol-Myers needs and wants. This summit—which I Squibb HIV Advocacy and Policy Lead David don’t think has ever been done before—will Richwine. “Long-term survivors of the HIV be a great opportunity for these things to be epidemic face everyday challenges related addressed.” to, and in addition to, the management of The summit (being funded by an unre- medical considerations. We are enthusiastic stricted educational grant from Bristol-Myers about helping to bring members of the com- Squibb) will include panels and presentations munity together in meaningful, collaborative by key researchers, national advocates and settings to discuss these important issues.” long-term survivors of HIV and AIDS as well Another summit will be held in Palm as discussions and Q&A sessions with the Springs, California, in November. “We’re re- speakers throughout the day. ally thrilled to be hosting this summit and Dr. Rick Loftus (associate program director are hoping that based on the success of this of the Internal Medicine Residency Program summit and the one in Palm Springs we can at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mi- expand this in 2016 to include more cities,” rage, California, and an adjunct clinical assis- said Berry. “We would love for this to be a tant professor of medicine at the Keck School continual thing because there are so many of Medicine of the University of Southern communities around the country that have California), Dr. Frank Palella (professor of aging gay HIV-positive men who could ben- medicine at Northwestern University Fein- efit from a summit like this.” berg School of Medicine and attending physi- To register for The Reunion Project: Chica- cian at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, spe- go, visit www.tpan.com or call 773-989-9400 cializing in infectious diseases and internal no later than Friday, June 12. 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It was both physical and sexual. would stay with him because he validated my medicated me heavily at first.” self.” I reported it to my dad but I felt like he was femininity. He would say to me, ‘I’m the only Respite was offered in visits from her grand- The visit was a break in a disciplined routine disgusted. I wanted to die. I mean, if the pur- person you got. I’m the only person who under- mother and cousin. that Kobi-Burks has established. A practic- pose of living is to be happy, I just thought stands you.’” Kobi-Burks said it took doctors at Elgin 10 ing and proud Muslim, she is up at 4 a.m. for anything had to beat this.” She said she suffered numerous injuries, in- years before they began to at least accept her morning prayers. She stays awake for medica- She attended Jones College Preparatory High cluding fractured ribs and a broken nose, in- as gay. By 2007, her behavior had impressed tion three hours later, attends group sessions staff members enough that she was permitted or spends time buried in a book at the library, to go off the grounds unaccompanied to work. taking courses toward a psychology degree She held a successful job at a telemarketing while devouring and accumulating knowledge firm, even securing a promotion to assistant not only about her religion and the world out- manager—until her privileges were revoked af- side of Elgin, but of herself. Kobi-Burks said it took doctors at Elgin 10 ter she bought a car, an infraction of hospital Kobi-Burks recalled that even her earliest rules. memories “felt like I was outside looking in. I years before they began to at least accept her as In 2009, she escaped from Elgin by lifting a always knew something wasn’t quite right,” she gay. By 2007, her behavior had impressed staff key from the nurses station, getting out of the said. Growing up in the violent neighborhood building and somehow over the security fence. surrounding her home at 70th and Damen, members enough that she was permitted to go She told Windy City Times that she had “gone Kobi-Burks said she would often find solace in to help a friend.” the fairy–tale world of The Little Mermaid. “I off the grounds unaccompanied to work. She held The Daily Herald reported that police found read the book,” she said, “about this beautiful a successful job at a telemarketing firm, even Kobi-Burks “wandering” in a private yard in woman with nothing going on from the waist Bartlett, Illinois. At her request, they drove down.” securing a promotion to assistant manager—until her to a local railway station. There, after they Her father was a Chicago Police Department discovered she was an escapee, they took her (CPD) officer and a strict Catholic whom Kobi- her privileges were revoked after she bought a into custody. She had been out for a matter of Burks asserted railed violently against any dis- hours. plays of femininity. “I tried to climb trees,” she car, an infraction of hospital rules. Kobi-Burks was transferred to the Chester remembered. “But I just knew I wasn’t a boy. Mental Health Center—a place she described When my dad would find me in [girl’s] clothes, as “hell inside of a box called hell. There was he would handcuff me to the radiator and beat no hope there. They just tried to break your me with an extension cord. I would beg my will.” mom to intervene. I would scream out to her School. There, she met her first girlfriend, flicted by her father and her boyfriend. Yet, for all the distress Kobi-Burks said she but she would just bury her face in her hands. whom she said she dated “just to prove my In 1993, Kobi-Burks’ aunt died. She attended suffered there, at Chester she found someone She didn’t want to get involved.” manhood. But I hated it. I would throw up af- the Sept. 26 funeral with her boyfriend. “It was who not only finally listened to her but in two On the other hand, Kobi-Burks idolized her ter sex.” the first time my family saw us as a couple,” simple words acknowledged everything she had maternal grandmother, who worked at the local At the age of 15, Kobi-Burks was at a Burger she said. “When my father found out, he got tried to communicate for 33 years. He was a post office. She seemed to offer the only safety King when she met a man she thought was in upset and there was a confrontation. I felt case worker she identified as Bill. One day he Kobi-Burks knew. his mid-20s. She called him “Ice” and was im- chaos, anger, rage, sadness—every emotion all found her sobbing in her room. She said the Catholic institutions she attend- mediately attracted both physically and men- at one time.” “He said to me, ‘You don’t belong here or in ed, beginning with elementary school, served tally. According to the Chicago Tribune’s report of Elgin,’” Kobi-Burks recalled. “Through my tears as the source of a consistently delivered anti- “He never saw me as a boy,” she recalled. “He the trial, Kobi-Burks began “ranting” at the I repeated, ‘I’m not a boy.’ Then he replied, ‘I gay theology that terrified her into believing represented freedom and understanding. We funeral and relatives claimed she “acted bi- know’.” she was certain to end up in hell. And she also became an item and I loved him.” zarrely that day.” The report also stated that Bill put Kobi-Burks in touch with Chicago’s the argument the following evening between Howard Brown Health Center. She connected Kobi-Burks and her father was over her use of a with celebrated trans activist Lois Bates and, credit card in order to buy a coat and compact by 2012, through the ACLU to Sachnoff (of the disc player. law firm of Reed Smith, former senior partner Kobi-Burks told Windy City Times that the ar- at Sachnoff & Weaver, and general counsel for gument also concerned her boyfriend. She said, the Department of Mental Health). His half- “I went up to my dad’s room and he said, ‘If century of work on behalf of the mentally ill I find out you’ve been with Ice, I’m going to and for detainees at Guantanamo Bay, among beat your ass.’ I said, ‘There’s not going to be others, earned him an Edwin A. Rothschild any more of that’.” Award for Lifetime Achievement in Civil Rights. She said she then took her father’s gun and Sachnoff told Windy City Times that his wife, shot him. After her mother and sister Tiffany Fay Clayton—herself a successful commercial thanks realized what was happening, Kobi-Burks said, litigator who had a fervent passion to help the “Chaos folded in on itself. I fired the gun until transgender community—received a call about it jammed. Then I put it to my head and it Kobi-Burks from the ACLU. TERRI KLINSKY clicked. Nothing happened. I called the CPD. I “My first impressions of Mia were that she is, couldn’t believe I had done it.” first of all, someone with a good deal of men- on her At the trial almost two years later, it was tal acuity,” he said. “She is very smart. She is revealed that Kobi-Burks was suffering from someone who is passionate about being able 20Th aNNIvERSaRY bipolar disorder and was abusing substances, to accomplish transition to her proper gender including alcohol, ecstasy and cocaine. identity. She had studied up on it very care- with our company. 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While Heyrman noted gerous for the rest of their lives.’ The state sees ious to have it begin as a legal matter because that the multiple stressors and abuses she re- its job as ‘We lost the criminal trial and now we the department was not responding to her received outside were a part of the aggravating must fight to keep her in the mental hospital quests.” circumstances that led to the events of Sep- and we will use anything we can that is not Sachnoff added that when he met her, she tember 1993, Moore seemed to be using it as unethical or illegal.’ struck him as “a bright, able person who’d had all the more reason to keep her hospitalized. “It is an effort to say every bad thing that can no violent or any kind of physical misbehavior While inconsistently misgendering Kobi- be said about Mia that is within the bounds of in the 18 years she’d been with the Department Burks, Moore indicated that her behavior since the law and to convince the judge that [gender of Human Services. The horrific event with her hospitalization bordered upon arrogance and identity] is something we don’t understand and family that caused her initial hospitalization that her infractions of the rules demonstrated if we don’t understand it we’d better not take was the result of horrendous family abuse and the kind of impulsivity that increased her risk any chances. The judge has probably never met since that event occurred she’s been free of any factor for violence in the future. a transgender person before and so if this is violence or any kind of dangerous behavior.” Heyrman contended that Kobi-Burks was in something he doesn’t understand the State’s Sachnoff helped Kobi-Burks return to Elgin full remission of her bipolar disorder and that Attorney is going to take advantage of that.” and then set out to make history. “Mia is the she had come to terms with her identity—thus, Windy City Times reached out to the Cook first one—as a matter of law and because of the finding understanding and related content- County state’s attorney for comment on Moore’s work that I and the people at the ACLU have ment. According to Heyrman, the events of 22 behavior during the hearings. Spokesman Steve done—to establish, as a legal right, that a pa- years ago were a convergence of Kobi-Burks Campbell said the office had started the ball tient who is in a Department of Human Services having an untreated mental illness, gender rolling on training for all assistant state’s at- hospital and who has gender dysphoria requires identity issues and substance abuse problems torneys and staff members that will include treatment,” he said. “In the seminal opinion “none of which exist today,” he told Flood. education on preferred gender pronouns and in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the On the other hand, Moore accused her of the use of “behavioral stereotypes.” According court said that someone who is in custody can Mark J. Heyrman, Clinical Professor of Law, still displaying anti-social characteristics as to Campbell, the training will take place in the no more be denied treatment for an ailment— University of Chicago Law School. recently as the 2014 incident. He argued that coming months and Moore will be a partici- whether it’s appendicitis or a heart condition Kobi-Burks was a danger to society for losing pant. or gender dysphoria. Otherwise, it would be to a nurse who witnessed the incident, even her temper while being verbally attacked. Meanwhile, as Kobi-Burks awaits Flood’s deci- cruel and unusual punishment.” though the female patient was screaming at “You need to understand that the insanity sion June 23, she is making plans. Although that victory was behind her, Kobi- her and provoking a fight with phrases like “at defense is very rarely invoked and very rarely “My dream is to open a center where transi- Burks was to discover that even within the least I know who I am,” Kobi-Burks was quiet successful,” Heyrman explained to Windy City tioning people can come and feel comfortable self-contained world of Elgin—where the ac- at first and ignored it. The attacks increased in Times. “In the whole state of Illinois, [there learning about the gender role they want to tion of every patient is subject to microscopic ferocity until Kobi-Burks turned as if to move are] only about 350 people who are confined assume in a safe environment,” she said. “My analysis—she would still face challenges all toward the patient, but Elgin staff ordered her as not guilty by reason of insanity. It’s a con- transition has afforded me the room emotion- too familiar to the transgender community. to stop. tentious thing and not well understood even ally to make the changes I needed to make With her legal victory came the unwelcome Despite the incident going no further, at the in the criminal justice system by lawyers and behaviorally. I’m making better decisions than attention of the radical feminist website Gen- hearings for her petition for early release held judges. So there is this idea about mental ill- the ones I used to make because I don’t have der Identity Watch, alarmed at the prospect one year later on April 21 and May 12, 2015, nesses that has played out in an unpleasant to operate within a gender role that never fit “that Burks will be housed with actual women respectively, Cook County State’s Attorney way in this case—an idea of ‘if you really were me. I’m a woman. I’m a better person. upon completion of his treatment.” Martin Moore continuously raised the issue— insane, you will always be insane,’ which is “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is being hon- That group’s opinions of transgender indi- alongside Kobi-Burks’ brief escape in 2009 and both not what the law says and not what we est about your intentions at all times. If you viduals were represented at Elgin, when, on the revocation of privileges due to her purchase know about psychiatry and the vast array of want to help somebody, do it because it is in April 8, 2014, a fellow patient began to ver- of a car in 2007—as reason enough to coun- mental illnesses including those Mia has been your heart. There are plenty of people in the bally harass Kobi-Burks, making disparaging ter Heyrman and his team’s arguments that, if diagnosed with correctly or incorrectly. world who are in pain, people who are hurt- remarks about her gender identity. According released, Kobi-Burks will not inflict harm on “So this gets played upon in these hearings ing—and we can’t ever give up on them.” WINDY CITY TIMES June 10, 2015 13

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773.275.5566 www.jodymichael.com 14 June 10, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES viewpoints mately 50 percent of those living with HIV are (TRP), to help long-term survivors of HIV and now over age 50), we’re beginning to under- AIDS honor our past, examine resilience, and WINDY stand that there is much more to the story than identify and develop successful strategies for simply numbers and percentages. Underneath living—today and into the future. The Reunion the surface of the syndrome we know as AIDS Project will be a series of summits and activi- CITY Jeff lies a darker and much more sinister enemy. ties happening across the country, the next BERRY Those of us who have come through the fight one being held in Palm Springs in November. know that enemy intimately, and we have the Those now coming into young adulthood TIMES POSITIVE THOUGHTS battle scars to prove it—but we need new tools never knew a time when HIV didn’t exist, and weapons to fight it. and for their entire life effective treatments VOL. 30, No. 36, June 10, 2015 The combined forces of Windy City Times, Surviving I was first diagnosed with post-traumatic for HIV/AIDS have always been available—in founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, stress disorder (PTSD) shortly after I tested other words, for them it’s always been a man- founded May 1987. with pride HIV-positive in 1989 and went into psycho- ageable chronic illness, such as diabetes or hy- therapy. PTSD, as defined by the Mayo Clinic, pertension. While fear motivated us to fight to The month of June is typically jam-packed with is a mental health condition that’s triggered by survive early on in the epidemic, it’s no longer PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR Tracy Baim parades, events and festivities that bring many a terrifying event—either experiencing or wit- an effective deterrent or motivator for those of us in the LGBTQ community together to revel nessing it. Not everyone who experiences the who aren’t experiencing the same sense of loss ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky in our uniqueness, pay tribute to our leaders event will develop PTSD. Some may just have on a day-to-day basis. The fear of death from MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis and honor achievements in our ongoing fight difficulty coping for a while, but eventually HIV/AIDS is now a distant memory, an abstract BUSINESS MANAGER Ripley Caine DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright for equality. they’ll adjust and get back to their “normal” concept. For those like me who are long-term survivors ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson life. It’s only when symptoms (which can mani- They say that with age comes wisdom. I’m SENIOR REPORTER Matt Simonette of HIV/AIDS, there is even more to celebrate— fest as intrusive memories, avoidance, negative not sure if I’m the best example of that, but Senior Account Executives Terri Klinsky, Kirk the fact that we have survived long enough to changes in thinking or mood, or changes in I do think there’s another exciting opportu- Williamson, Amy Matheny, Chris Cheuvront, Gretchen Rachel Hammond, Rafael Alanis be able to continue to achieve our own person- emotional reactions) start to cause significant nity for long-term survivors of HIV and AIDS, al goals, have a career, or even start a family. NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 problems in social or work situations and rela- and that is to engage the next generation to SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Tony Peregrin, Lisa But surviving HIV/AIDS can often come with tionships, that it becomes a more serious issue. talk about some of the experiences we’ve been Keen, Yasmin Nair its own set of issues, such as isolation, depres- While my PTSD was related to childhood through, challenges we’ve overcome, and tri- THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight Jr. sion, substance abuse, stigma, and early aging sexual abuse, it was triggered by living in the umphs we’ve achieved, to try to start to bridge and mortality. BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair midst of a holocaust and ending up testing the gap that currently exists between us. And SPORTS WRITER Ross Forman Over the last 30-plus years I’ve lost hundreds positive myself. The disorder was no less real I’m sure we could learn a thing or two from ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS of friends, acquaintances and colleagues to to me, however, and I still struggle with the those who are, or will soon be, leaders in their Mary Shen Barnidge, Steve Warren, Lawrence Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Jerry Nunn, Jonathan Abarbanel HIV and AIDS. In the 25 years since I first test- effects to this day. own right. ed positive and began treatment, I’ve devel- COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Jorjet Just as veterans who return from war and who It’s necessary to hear and share our stories Harper, Charlsie Dewey, Carrie Maxwell, Billy Masters, oped strange conditions such as thrush, kidney may have difficulty re-assimilating, long-term with one another, for they define us. It’s where Sarah Toce, Dana Rudolph, Sally Parsons, Melissa sludge and shingles. I’ve been poked, prodded survivors of HIV/AIDS can often feel out of we come from; it’s who we are. 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I could not the organization that originally sponsored the believe my eyes when I witnessed a group of LGBTQ-pride event that was originally legally Now, I would just like to thank Anthony for “Windy City Media Group generated enormous men working the crowd and trying to give them organized as the Belmont Rocks, then rebrand- successfully reorganizing an African-American interest among their readers in this year’s LGBT Consumer Index Survey. Out of approximately 100 “booty bumps.” The reason I know this to be ed as the Montrose Rocks and now is PRIDE at pride event that continues to be more than a party. print and online media partners who participated true is it almost happened to me, yet again. I Montrose. in the survey, Windy City was the best performing was in a bit of a drunken state with the cel- As the co-founder, former president and regional media in the U.S. Only survey partners ebration of the weekend. 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16 16 27 On the ‘Fly’ Windy City Times reviews the production Stick Fly. ‘Lunacy’ Q-BBQ’s hush puppies. Photo by Michael Brosilow

DANCIN’ FEATS A very Royal engagement by Lauren Warnecke sensual” Lead Matador in Acosta’s “Don Quix- ote.” Still, the dancers find time for fun, and Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa in Dyer enjoys being part of London’s vibrant 1869, “Don Quixote” is a beloved ballet by au- LGBT community. “I’m someone who enjoys diences and dancers alike. living life the fullest. I love people to all ex- The lead woman, Kitri, is one of the stron- tremes of personalities… Life is too short to gest female characters in classical ballet, first pretend to be someone who you are not.” appearing on U.S. stages in the 1940s with the For Dyer, reconciling his sexuality with reli- grand pas de deux performed by members of the gion was the most challenging part of coming Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. The Royal Ballet out. “I grew up around religion and God has of London was the first company to perform a always been a figure in my life,” he said. “The full staging of the ballet outside of Russia, and hardest part for me was accepting that it is ‘ok’ in 2013 Carlos Acosta would create an entirely to be gay … that there isn’t something wrong new version of the ballet for Royal Ballet, join- with me.” His parents were supportive and ac- ing a trend among contemporary ballet chore- cepting, and he said that being around other ographers restaging, reimagining, and redefin- artists made coming out easier. ing the great 19th-century classics for today’s Tristan Dyer of The Royal Ballet performs the Above: The Royal Ballet’s Tristan Dyer. Below: Dyer in Romeo and Juliet. audiences. role of Lead Matador in Carlos Acosta’s “Don Above photo by Andrej Uspenski; image below by photo by Johan Persson/Royal Opera House, The Royal Ballet is headed to the Auditorium Quixote” June 18-21 at the Auditorium Theatre courtesy of The Royal Ballet Theatre of Roosevelt University June 18-21 as of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Pkwy, part of a three-city U.S. tour. Acosta’s “Don as part of the Auditorium’s 125th anniversary Quixote” at the Auditorium Theatre marks the celebration. Tickets start at $32, on sale now end of a long drought for Chicago dance audi- and available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org, ences: The Royal Ballet has not performed here or by calling 800-982-ARTS (2787). since 1978. In the special opening -night per- A special gala will honor the Royal Ballet’s formance, Acosta will dance the lead role of debut at the Auditorium, and return to Chi- Basilio, with Marianela Nuñez as Kitri. cago after 37 years, co-chaired by Jay Franke Trystan Dyer, 24, is a soloist with The Royal and David Herro. The gala will take place on Ballet, visiting Chicago for the very first time Tuesday, June 16, 6 p.m., at the new Chicago while on tour with the company. Dyer is a U.S.- Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S. Michigan born dancer who attended The Royal Ballet Ave. Guests are treated to cocktails and dinner School at Covent Garden, graduating into The with Royal Ballet dancers and members of the Royal Ballet in 2009. He was promoted to solo- artistic staff, as well as the evening’s honor- ist in 2014. ary chairs: British Consul General Stephen and “I started dancing at a very young age,” he Mrs. Kim Bridges. Individual tickets ($350) and wrote in an email interview with Windy City tables (starting at $3,500) are available by Times, “after my grandmother took me to a contacting Amanda Byrne at 312-341-2364 or performance of The Nutcracker.” Dyer’s family [email protected]. moved a lot. “Dance was something that kept Also this month: Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) me going through all the travelling,” he said. presents the world premiere of “Circo Tap,” a “I was sure to find a new dance school as soon continuation of TightWire,” which premiered as I touched down in each country.” Apparently last spring at Stage 773. The unique combina- he chose wisely, training at The National Ballet tion of tap dance, circus arts and live music School of Canada and Australian Ballet School is choreographed by CTT Artistic Director Mark before landing a spot at Covent Garden. Yonally, with music by Kurt Schewitz. “Circo As a member of the world-renowned Royal Tap” is a special one-night-only engagement Ballet, Dyer’s schedule is intense, and he said at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport he rehearses up to six different ballets on any Ave., Saturday, June 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets are given day. His repertoire includes a wide va- $22-35; visit www.athenaeumtheatre.org or riety of roles, including the “spic[y] and very call 773-935-6875. 16 June 10, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES THEATER REVIEW ed upon shady beginnings? By making a racial minority the dominant culture represented in Stick Fly her narrative, not only does Diamond under- Playwright: Lydia R. Diamond mine her audience’s preconceived biases, but At: Windy City Playhouse, deftly skirts stereotypes associated with both 3014 W. Irving Park Rd. up-from-slavery sermons and post-Norman Lear Tickets: 773-891-8985; sitcoms by virtue of her characters’ uniform www.windycityplayhouse.com; $20-$45 sophistication and educational prowess. In Runs through: July 5 this rarefied universe, scholarship-funded en- tomologists are not always nerds, nor are white BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE sociologists-in-training invariably airheads, but are capable of discussing their shortcom- Twenty years ago, Lydia R. Diamond set out ings—and those of one another—with insight to write a “well-made” family drama in the as articulate as the identity confusion engen- style of mid-20th-century authors like Lillian dered thereby. Hellman—a genre that Horton Foote, Lorraine The Windy City Playhouse is shaped more along Hansberry and Tracy Letts have since invoked. the lines of a cocktail lounge than a traditional The venerable conference-round-the-couch or auditorium, but Chuck Smith, who directed this midnight-in-the-kitchen polemics take on new play’s premiere at Congo Square in 2006, re- resonance in 2015, however. fuses to configure his material to the patterns First off, both couch and kitchen are now of frivolous tired-businessman comedy. Under located in the Levays’ sleek vacation home Stick Fly. his guidance, a palpably intelligent cast led by in swanky Martha’s Vineyard, off the coast of Photo by Michael Brosilow Philip Edward Van Lear as the intractable Levay Massachusetts—property bestowed on Captain sire and Paige Collins as an unlikely Cinderella Levay as a gift from a local magistrate nearly fiancées to meet the parents. One prospective performing domestic duties in her stead before navigate their personae’s progress with never a two centuries earlier. The current residents of bride sports impressive lineage, but meager leaving for college after the summer. Oh, and stumble or misstep. The result was that even that name include a successful neurosurgeon, finances, while the other comes of affluent the clan matriarch is conspicuously absent. the sometimes foreseeable plot complications his older son—also a surgeon, albeit of the stock, but is shockingly “melanin-challenged.” What, you thought that money guaranteed elicited audible testimony from a final preview plastic variety—and his up-and-coming nov- (Did I mention that the Levay family is Afri- happiness? That rewards allotted to “good audience whose investment in the action on- elist younger son. What makes this weekend can-American?) Likewise unprecedented is the blood” ensures the security of its descendents? stage remained undiminished by the sumptu- different is that the lads have brought their teenage daughter of the ailing housekeeper That upper-crust fortunes are not often found- ous surroundings.

THEATER REVIEW nents in the form of a child’s doll, to the orchestra’s flautist (Suzanne Gillen) actually per- The Secret Garden sonifying the usually unseen garden robin. Book and Lyrics: Marsha Norman; The Secret Newell’s work at reducing down the cast size Score: Lucy Simon Garden. is mostly successful as the performers have to At: Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. Photo by often double up in many roles. (The strong- Tickets: 773-753-4472 or Michael voiced James Earl Jones II and Kevin Webb www.courttheatre.org; $45-$65 ($25 kids) Brosilow particularly stand out in this regard.) There are Runs through: June 21 also sturdy performances from those who don’t have to double up, like Elizabeth Ledo and Au- BY SCOTT C. MORGAN brey McGrath as the team of chambermaid Mar- tha and her nature-loving brother, Dickon. Yet, The 1991 Broadway musical The Secret Garden Newell’s decision to entirely excise the visiting can divide die-hard fans of the namesake 1911 school mistress can be confusing. children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. John Culbert’s architecturally chilly unit set Librettist Marsha Norman and composer Lucy of a brick-and-stone courtyard betrays no sign Simon introduced characters not found in the of flora until the end in an impressive and novel, like Dr. Neville Craven (Jeff Parker) to surprising downpour. Against such an austere serve as a villain, while they also transformed has the beneficial power to heal physical and voice). backdrop, the lovely period costume work of deceased characters into a nearly omnipresent emotional pain via this beloved Edwardian tale In director Charles Newell’s latest effort to designer Mara Blumenfeld particularly pops chorus of spirits who haunt or watch over their of the orphan Mary Lennox (an appropriately scale down a big Broadway musical into the into focus with Marcus Doshi’s lighting design living loved ones. dour Tori Whaples), who uncovers many secrets Court Theatre’s cozy 251-seat space, The Secret work. But it’s not all spiritual New Age revisionism, after she is sent to a Yorkshire estate to live Garden flourishes from strongly sung perfor- So even if some of the big Broadway lush- since The Secret Garden, as a musical, also es- with her melancholy Uncle Archibald Craven mances all around under music director Doug ness might be missing in Court Theatre’s small- pouses the novel’s overriding idea that nature (the impressive high tenor Rob Lindley) after Peck (who has also re-orchestrated the score scale adaptation of The Secret Garden, it’s still her parents die from a cholera outbreak in In- with more of an Indian flavor for six musi- very emotionally effective in this concentrated dia. Besides, some of the musical’s most lovely cians). form. Fans of the musical itself should be very c music goes to the ghosts, especially the ethe- Some of Newell’s conceptual touches are de- pleased, while those with allegiances to the CRITICS’ real appearances of Archibald’s late wife, Lily batably clever or too cutesy, ranging from the original novel may need more convincing. PICKS (Jennie Sophia, showing off a soaring soprano early symbolic shuffling of Mary across conti- Belfast Girls, Artemisia Theatre at Den The- atre, through June 14. The U.S. premiere of an THEATER REVIEW ficialdom concocted a fake moon landing, Then, there are too many characters, which award-winning play from the United Kingdom would you send a team of incompetents with means there is no payoff in the plot for their typically gets more attention than Artemisia’s Lunacy neither scientific nor cinematic experience to presence, and often their actions are without budget can provide, but this won’t the last we Playwright: Andrew Burden Swanson England to make a moon movie? Would you sufficient explanation. Swanson shifts focus see of Jaki McCarrick’s gritty saga depicting the At: Jackalope Theatre Company, put Donald Rumsfeld (then heading the Of- repeatedly between Rumsfeld (Scot West), a Irish female immigrant experience. MSB Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway fice of Economic Opportunity for Nixon) in hastily summoned young NASA scientist (Will The Herd, Steppenwolf Theatre, through Tickets: www.jackalopetheatre.org; charge? The answers are “No” and “No,” and Kiley) and—here’s the reason they are in Eng- June 14. A severely disabled child made for $15-$20 yet this is precisely what playwright Andrew land—Stanley Kubrick (Malcolm Callan), who agonizing parental stress in A Day in the Death Runs through: June 20 Burden Swanson does. Even as comedy it’s not spends the first two-thirds of the play incog- of Joe Egg in 1967, but Rory Kinnear offers credible because Swanson never explains why nito. a candid assessment of family members today BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL Rumsfeld is in charge. Sure, Rummy embodied Only in the closing 20 minutes does Lunacy coping with a barely functioning adult. MSB U.S. arrogance as defense secretary following achieve moments of true farce when a police Our New Girl, Profiles Theatre Main Stage, I’m old enough to remember the original as- 9/11 but, even so, Swanson is being lazy by inspector (J. B. Pierson) interrupts the clan- through June 28. An unannounced Irish nanny tronauts such as John Glenn, Wally Schirra, choosing what he thinks is an easy target. destine film shoot and everyone behaves im- only exacerbates the toxic dynamics of a well- Neil Armstrong and Tom Hanks. I watched the What follows is something I’ve written in probably to fool him. They behave improbably off British family in this strong Midwest pre- 1969 moon landing on TV into the wee hours dozens of reviews for more than 40 years. because, by this point, all have something miere of Nancy Harris’ unsettling drama. SCM with my sister and Marna Martin (“The Last Sometimes I feel like Cecil Adams in The at stake, and that’s another central tenet of The Project(s), American Theater Company, Lady of Song”). Almost from that famous day, Reader, “fighting ignorance since 1973 (it’s farce. The lead characters must have some- through June 21. This wonderful show has be- conspiracy theorists have posited that the taking longer than we thought).” Farce only thing to hide or a scheme to pull off, and come a living memorial for director/co-author United States’ several moon landings were works if you have highly probable people each falsehood leads them deeper into the PJ Paparelli, but it’s rich with its own flesh, film fakes. This world premiere riffs on that doing highly improbable things. It does not comic morass. blood, music and memory as it charts the outrageous idea. It’s not a comedy of jokes, work if you begin with silly people doing Not to belabor the point, but this is unin- failures of Chicago public housing via deeply- so it tries to be a farce—but fails to pull it silly things, which is Swanson’s first mistake. spired Lunacy. Swanson still might do some- personal and perceptive first-person interviews off. Rumsfeld and his CIA-like U.S. claque are ar- thing with the play, if so inclined, but this and narratives. JA If you were President Richard Nixon (six rogant and thuggish from the get-go, which version would have been better as a work- —By Abarbanel, Barnidge months in office in July 1969) and NASA of- isn’t at all funny. shop. and Morgan WINDY CITY TIMES June 10, 2015 17

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About Face Theatre, had an ongoing rela- he told Windy City Times. “Particularly with a “From a psychosocial perspective having a tionship with ATC, including directing the Those transgender individuals with either the pediatric population there are some young peo- group of other people like yourself and learning documentary play Let Me Down Easy by financial means or, in some rare cases, coverage ple regardless of their natal gender who may something is a nice avenue to building a sense Anna Deavere Smith earlier this season. through insurance can select a number of medi- want to improve their voice quality and who of community,” Hidalgo said. The board also announced it will conduct cal interventions that will assist in merging could use some support from a professional That small community began with a vocal a national search for new permanent lead- their physical appearance with their identities. voice or speech therapist on how to do that in screening and evaluation for each of the par- ership for the theater, following the unex- While a growing number of people state that a healthy way.” ticipants—similar but on a condensed scale to pected passing of ATC Artistic Director PJ a transgender individual should not have to Hidalgo found that opportunity in an idea the services Waller offers individual clients. “Af- Paparelli last month. Details on a Chicago acquire society’s predeterminations of what is suggested by Northwestern University clinical ter we were finished with those, the very first memorial service for Paparelli will be an- masculine or feminine beauty in order to be instructor and licensed speech-language pa- class focused on vocal health,” he said. “We nounced soon. respected as a valuable member of it, others thologist Nathan Waller, who works with voice did a little bit of vocal anatomy and physiol- insist that medical procedures, whether on the in children, adults and the elderly. ogy lessons which showed some videos of the face or body, can have positive effects on an “The transgender community is a population vocal chords in action which are always a lot individual’s self-confidence and ability to navi- that we will sometimes see coming for help of fun for kids and we talked about how the gate society without always experiencing ridi- to sound more feminine or masculine,” Waller voice works where you have to have a good cule, discrimination and abuse. said. “Throughout my career I have worked repertory system, vocal chords and resonance. However one physical characteristic that with the trans community one-on-one helping Then we spent some time talking about vocal many transgender people, particularly women, them learn better strategies, vocal health and health—typical pointers like how much water are unable to successfully modify is their voice. so forth.” you should be drinking on any given day, if you Surgeries exist to alter vocal chords but many “I got a leaflet advertising Nathan’s clinic in are vocally very busy how it’s important to take who have undertaken the procedures have re- Evanston,” Hidalgo said. “I thought this would voice breaks throughout the day and of course ported mixed results. be valuable for some of the young people I see not smoking.” As the classes progress, Waller, his team and a Lurie staff member will introduce lessons on pitch modulation. “If someone’s working on es- Dr. Nathan Waller. tablishing a lower pitch, some healthy ways to Photo courtesy of Waller find and be able to hear that and if someone’s working on a higher pitch how we do that too,” Waller said. “We find the pitch that’s comfortable for each individual person. Oftentimes the clients I have seen are speaking too high than what their voice can accommodate on any given day. They can develop all kinds of muscular tension, feel uncomfortable vocally and feel really discouraged.” Bonnie Metzgar. While hormone replacement therapy can as- Photo by Jerry Nunn sist transgender men in achieving the desired sound and lower pitch naturally, Waller main- tained that there are still many of the same risks. “Sometimes they try to speak even lower ‘Witches’ cabaret or yes the pitch has dropped but they’re not event June 22, 29 quite sure how to operate that,” he said. “Just No One Here but Us Witches, a witch- like using a pitch that’s too high that can put themed cabaret that Harmony France has a lot of stress on the vocal chords. But also conceived, will take place June 22 and 29 looking at intonation and stress patterns during at 8 p.m. at Uptown Underground, 4707N. speaking, men tend to use a different inflection Broadway. than women. They have a smaller vocal range Dr. Marco Hidalgo. Featuring Chicago actresses Missy Agui- in the speaking voice. Men are not as great as Photo by Gretchen Rachel lar, Harmony France, Amanda Horvath and articulating all the consonants and final sounds Hammond Danni Smith, the two-night only cabaret is in words as women speakers are.” directed by Geoffrey Bleeker with musical Once the students have found their pitch, direction by Aaron Benham. it will be reinforced with resonance. “It’s the Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at placement of voice,” Waller explained. “Reso- the door ($15 for students, military mem- nance is when you’re placing the voice in your bers and veterans); visit uptownunder- mouth, your sinuses, your chest—those are the healthy chambers that really amplify a voice.” ground.net. A cash bar is available and He added that the attainment of both pitch guests must be at least 21. and resonance take as much practice on the part of each individual as it does teaching. In High school Hidalgo’s opinion the results may be well worth it. theater award “For those who are part of the group it can be very helpful,” he said. “Some of the limited winners named research that there is primarily in adults finds Broadway In Chicago announce the that one’s own perception of voice is really award recipients of the Fourth Annual Il- linked to quality of life in transgender people.” linois High School Musical Theater Awards: “There’s usually a positive reaction when they Ben Love of Byron, Illinois (Byron High find that [voice]” Waller said. “The role I will School), as best actor for his portrayal of often play is helping someone to feel comfort- Edward Bloom in Big Fish and Grace Etz- Another option teaches a transgender or gen- in my work at Lurie so I emailed Nathan to see able with it and developing the ability to rec- korn of Lisle, Illinois (Benet Academy), as der nonconforming individual to find her, his or if he would be open to coming down and meet- ognize the pitch.” best actress for her portrayal of Winifred their voice without a costly and risky visit to an ing with our unit’s staff.” Hidalgo said he is encouraged enough by the Banks in Mary Poppins. operating room. “I did a presentation about what speech and classes and the results so far that more work- Love and Etzkorn will represent the state Medical psychologist Marco Hidalgo works voice services look like and we brainstormed the shops will happen in the future. “It will be in- of Illinois at The National High School Mu- both in the Gender & Sex Development Program idea of [trying] a group setting for trans youth teresting to hear even anecdotally in our pedi- sical Theater Awards, also known as the at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital to work on pitch and better vocal habits with- atric population how these teens are doing as Jimmy Awards, in New York on June 29. of Chicago as well as serving as the assistant out causing vocal problems,” Waller recalled. they start to be heard for who they are.” Also, Joliet West High School was award- professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences So a partnership was formed between the For more information about the workshop, ed the Grosh Scenic Design Award, a new at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Lurie’s Gender & Sex Development Program and see http://www.communication.northwestern. honor celebrating excellence in scenic de- Medicine. the Northwestern University Center for Audi- edu/f/clinics/TG.pdf. sign, for its production of Into the Woods. “There’s very little research done on the role ology, Speech, Language, and Learning which WINDY CITY TIMES June 10, 2015 19 stop. reset Playwright: Regina Taylor At: Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St. Tickets: 312-443-3800; SPOTLIGHT www.goodmantheatre.org; $10-$40 Runs through: June 21 e Comedian and actor Ithamar BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE Enriquez (Arrested Devel- opment, Key and Peele) The written word’s Armageddon has long been bravely performs a one-man a topic for speculative fiction, ranging from sketch show without saying Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 to Anne Wash- a single word in Ithamar burn’s Mister Burns. Faced with the Four Horse- Has Nothing to Say, which men of the Internet heralding the extinction of comes to Chicago for four their earthly mission, as well as the multitude performances after an ex- of seductive toys threatening to sway them tended run in Hollywood. from their purpose, writers today are easily Ithamar Has Nothing to propelled by the urgency of rescuing their craft Say plays in Donny’s Sky- into employing extravagant plot devices strain- box Studio Theatre of The ing both credibility and coherence. Second City, 1608 N. Wells Regina Taylor’s premise does not focus on St. Performances are at 7:30 writers or readers, though, but on the manu- p.m. Fridays and Saturdays facturers of old-fashioned ink-on-paper, fab- through June 20. Tickets are ric-and-glue books—specifically, a publishing $20. Call 312-337-3992 or house dedicated to African-American literature visit www.secondcity.com. for nearly half a century, now in crisis after Photo of Enriquez courtesy having been ordered by its corporate partners of Second City to increase its sales or decrease its workforce. On this bitterly cold winter morning in 2016, its staff is nervously awaiting the decision of company founder, Alexander Ames. The only office personnel unconcerned over the imminent future is the cleaner, called simply “J,” who remains serenely wired up to his earbuds as he mance. That’s because this Goodman produc- theatrical fizz as they contemplate the dubi- goes about his chores. When Ames inadvertent- tion features sensory overload commensurate ous rewards of their service, but their banter’s ly becomes privy to J’s input, however, he gets Edgar Sanchez in stop. reset. with that of Blue Man Group. Riccardo Hernan- sole function is to delay the real showdown, more than he anticipated. In fact, what he gets Photo by Liz Lauren dez has designed a runway stage (not unlike in which Eugene Lee’s Ames and Edgar Miguel is nothing less than an entire re-examination that in the recent Marie Antoinette) festooned Sanchez’ J do the right thing and save the uni- of “information” as a concept—its storage, its with flashing LEDs, Brechtian video screens and verse—maybe. With so many ideas scrambling the best chance of following Taylor’s kalei- delivery, and, ultimately, its value. robotic chirps all gamboling merrily in a carni- in so many directions, the necessary grounding doscopic narrative, but others are warned to Playgoers familiar with William Golding’s The val of kinetic clutter. in the immediate knowable quickly becomes listen closely, or just go ahead and obey the Inheritors, the Brother Rabbit “trickster” tales Eric Lynch, Lisa Tejero, Tim Decker and Jac- obscured in a blizzard of cyberjargon as thick playwright’s exhortations to (oh, the irony!) of the Deep South and the Trekker telepsy- queline Williams make up a racially diverse as the snow enveloping this columbarium of interact with their phones during the perfor- chic phenomenon dubbed “mind-meld” have squad of techspeaking executives generating literacy’s ashes.

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“A truthful, deeply engaged production. Adams’ and Sullivan’s marriage license, 1975. Extraordinary in the telling.” Photo by Tony Sullivan — Chicago Tribune over 14 years,” Miller said. “I wanted to make the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments a film that would help change the public per- regarding same-sex marriage on April 28, 2015. ception of how strong a same-sex relationship “As Tony often states, he was the outspoken is and that as President Obama has said, ‘Love one of the couple. He was very handsome, well- is love.’” spoken, and vivacious with very strong ethical A love story is something people from all and social values. He was a member of NOW THE DIARY OF walks of life can relate to—and that was just in the late 60s and he and Richard fought for ANNE FRANK the point. other major issues including anti-Vietnam war, TRUGLIA. PHOTO BY SAVERIO PICTURED: SOPHIE THATCHER. BY FRANCES GOODRICH AND ALBERT HACKETT “A love story is something that every audi- anti-nuclear and many other LGBT issues. He is NEWLY ADAPTED BY WENDY KESSELMAN ence, straight or gay, conservative or liberal, also an excellent painter and craftsman,” Miller DIRECTED BY KIMBERLY SENIOR Democrat or Republican, American or undocu- said. “He is from a very prominent and very mented immigrant [can] relate to. Thankfully wealthy Australian family, from which he was NOW THROUGH AUG. 2 this has happened and we have won count- disowned because he was gay and in the public less audience awards at mainstream, LGBT and media for so many years in the ‘70s and ‘80s WRITERSTHEATRE.ORG | 847-242-6000 Asian American film festivals, and the IDA Hu- fighting their legal battle in the U.S. He gave manitas Award amongst other major awards.” up everything—personal wealth, a career and Immigration is a timely subject, as U.S. vot- his family to live in this country as an undocu- ers prepare for the next presidential election mented citizen so he could spend his life with in 2016. Richard.” “Thanks to the overturning of a section of As for Adams, he was “very quiet, and when the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in 2013, he spoke it was impactful with a lot of thought LGBT couples married in one of the 39 states behind it. He was the leader of his family, with and the District of Columbia where same-sex his Filipino mother and his siblings always marriage is legal can now file for a green card coming to him with problems and for advice. for their same-sex spouse,” Miller said. “But for He had a great sense of humor and was just as me, the film highlights what two people who much an activist as Tony,” Miller recalled. “In love one another have to endure when their fact, Tony always says he was the only person partner is an undocumented immigrant. Even that could keep in him line. He was totally in A world premiere musical adaptation of the novel by Austin Grossman though Richard and Tony were a gay couple, I love with Tony.” feel this is true for any couple, straight or gay, Miller’s team will present Limited Partner- SOON I WILL BE battling this same issue. I know immigration, ship to a national audience on PBS’ Indepen- and probably LGBT rights, will again be two of dent Lens series Monday, June 15. The docu- INVINCIBLE the main issues brought up in the upcoming mentary is also screening across the world. May 29 - July 19, 2015 2016 national presidential election.” A schedule can be located here: http://www. 773-761-4477 Sullivan stood proudly alongside Miller as limitedpartnershipmovie.com/screenings. www.lifelinetheatre.com Famed impersonator Singer with folk Jim Bailey dies group dies “! Jim Bailey—an impersonator known for his Ronnie Gilbert—who was part of the Weav- 90 minutes of re-creations of such iconic female entertainers, the seminal quartet that helped propel wonderful theater.” ers as Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand— folk music to wide popularity—died June 6 has died at age 77, The Hollywood Reporter in Mill Valley, California at the age of 88, The — Around the Town Chicago noted. New York Times noted. Bailey died of cardiac arrest from pneumo- Her partner, Donna Korones, confirmed Gil- nia complications at Pacifica Hospital of the bert’s death. Valley in Sun Valley, California. The Weavers—whose other members were Among other achievements, Bailey was a Pete Seeger, Lee Hays and Fred Hellerman— DOUBT:

regular in Las Vegas for years, did a Streisand started playing together in the late 1940s. PHOTO BY MICHAEL BROSILOW. PICTURED: STEVE HAGGARD. tribute at halftime of the 1978 Super Bowl The group became known for such folk stan- A PARABLE and put out three albums. His website states dards like “On Top of Old Smoky,” “and “The BY JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY that he was also in the Olympics, Bob Hope Hammer Song” (a.k.a. “If I Had a Hammer”). DIRECTED BY WILLIAM BROWN specials, the People’s Choice Awards and the The New York Times article is at http:// Tony Awards. www.nytimes.com/2015/06/07/arts/ NOW PLAYING The Hollywood Reporter article is at http:// music/ronnie-gilbert-folk-singer-for- WRITERSTHEATRE.ORG | 847-242-6000 www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jim-bai- the-weavers-dies-at-88.html?smid=tw- ley-dead-female-impersonator-799469. nytobits&seid=autohttps:/www.youtube. com/watch?v=_HCsW0xh1Mk&_r=0. 22 June 10, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES (Chris New) are anything but tragic beauties in a world that certainly isn’t filled with dappled KNIGHT sunsets and rosy dawns. They’re just two regular Joes whose lives unexpectedly intersect and at the who find themselves hopelessly in love. Were the World Mine (2008)—Queer writer- movies director Tom Gustafson collaborated with off- screen partner Cory James Krueckeberg on this delightful gay fantasia, a teen musical reimag- By Richard Knight, Jr. ining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, set at an elite male boarding school.

Local screenings of note Pride Month Dyke Delicious—Midsommarfest Mash-Up Madness (June 17)—Sharon Zureck’s long run- movies ning series returns with two fun-filled mash- up movies (Gia, Gia, Gia! and Bad Girls Behind There are no end of ways to celebrate Pride Bars). Gia is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a social month leading up to the 46th edition of Chi- hour and Bad Girls screening. Chicago Filmmak- cago’s Pride parade. One of my favorites—no ers, Reeling: The Chicago LGBT International surprise—is by once again watching some of Film Festival and Black Cat Productions are pre- my favorite queer-themed movies. senting the event, at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 Many of these will be familiar; some, less N. Clark St. http://chicagofilmmakers.org/cf/ so. It makes perfect sense that a lot of LGBT- content/midsommarfest-mash-madness-0 themed movies don’t have happy endings—or Weekend Wilde (June 22)—A superbly acted recount- beginnings—so I’m focusing on titles that do. ing of the complicated life of the legendary You won’t find A Single Man here or Brokeback Can Max learn to look past the packaging? A subjects. This one truly earns its “fabulous” English writer, renowned wit, and gay icon Os- Mountain or Blue Is the Warmest Color. These rite of passage for fans of lesbian cinema, Rose moniker. car Wilde, his headline making exploits and his are movies that not only inspire, but are also Troche’s film crackles with energy and remains Parting Glances (1986)—I saw this not long infamous affair with Lord Alfred Douglas and moving, often funny (uproariously so in a few a classic of new queer cinema. before Bill Sherwood, its writer/director, died the ensuing scandal that erupted because of it. cases) and always entertaining. For my fellow Imagine Me & You (2006)—Just as Piper from AIDS. Talk about another tragic waste of Stephen Fry is mesmerizing as Wilde, Jude Law film fanatics, try these out to celebrate Our Perabo (Looper; Coyote Ugly) and Matthew talent! This was the first gay movie where I rec- is his young, petulant lover, and Vanessa Red- People. Happy Pride from Knight at the Movies! Goode (The Imitation Game; A Single Man) are ognized characters from my own life. It takes grave, Jennifer Ehle, and Tom Wilkinson round The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the preparing to walk down the aisle, Piper inexpli- place in New York, as a gay couple (the sweet out the cast. A free screening presented by the Desert (1994)—Stephen Elliott’s exuberant cably finds herself falling—big time—for her Richard Ganoung and the hunky John Bolger) Queer Film Society and the Bezazian branch road trip movie about three drag queens cross- lovely florist (Games of Thrones’ Lena Headey). are about to part for an extended period while (1226 W. Ainslie) of the Chicago Public Library ing the Australian desert is a delightful way True love—lesbian style—is the order of the one of them is working on a job in Africa. on Monday, June 8 at 6pm. http://queerfilmso- to put one in the mood for Pride. All those day in this delightful dramedy. Funny, sad and offbeat, it features a terrific, ciety.org/pages/events.html#event2 catchy tunes! The hilarious (and droll) Terence In & Out (1997)—Matt Dillon plays an ego- multi-ethnic and multi-sexual cast (including A Self-Made Man (June 23)—Lori Petchers’s Stamp, the rueful, endearing Hugo Weaving, maniacal actor who inadvertently outs his high Steve Buscemi and Kathy Kinney), and remains 2013 documentary profiles the transition of the uber-sexy Guy Pearce, those eye-popping school drama teacher (Kevin Kline) during his fresh today. trans youth advocate Tony Ferraiolo from fe- Oscar-winning costumes, and that iconic pink Oscar speech and then travels to his small town Transamerica (2005)—Felicity Huffman’s male to male. It premieres on the America Re- bus! What’s not to love? in Ohio to help quell the ensuing brouhaha be- transcendent performance in this likeable road Framed program on World Channel, which airs Big Eden (2000)—All the residents in tiny cause Kline hasn’t quite realized that he is gay. movie as the pre-op transsexual Bree is what locally on PBS. (Check local listings via website Big Eden, Montana, are trying to help Henry Joan Cusack won a Best Supporting Actress got writer-director Duncan Tucker’s debut fea- link.) (Arye Gross)—the big-time artist from New nomination for her hilarious performance as ture a spot on my year end Best of list for 2005. http://worldchannel.org/programs/episode/ York who has returned home to take care of Kline’s fiancée in this beloved comedy. Trick (1999)—Sometimes you just want to arf-s3-e324-self-made-man/ his ailing grandfather—find romance with the Milk (2008)—Sean Penn’s acting acrobatics get laid, and that’s the basis for this very sexy right guy (the shy Native American) rather in the title role are a wonder in Gus Van Sant’s comedy starring cutie-pie Christian Campbell than the hunky straight best friend from his ? unadorned masterpiece, which also features as a budding Broadway composer and hunky boyhood. This delightful romantic comedy (my rich supporting performances by James Franco, Jason Paul Pitoc as a gay bar stripper who fave gay-romance movie of all time) was the LGBTRIVIALGBTRIVIA Emile Hirsch and Diego Luna. The movie also desperately want to hook up but can’t find a ? debut feature from out writer-director Thomas ? has a great first-time feature script by gay place to do it. Tori Spelling has her best role as What lesbian comic, Bezucha. writer (and Oscar winner) Dustin Lance Black. Campbell’s well-meaning but ditzy best friend. ? author and actress said D.E.B.S. (2003)—Lesbian African-American Pariah (2011)—Out writer-director Dee Rees’ Weekend (2011)—Out writer-director An- this: “I always wanted to writer-director Angela Robinson (that’s a lot semi-autobiographical feature debut follows drew Haigh’s relationship drama is a stunningly be somebody, but now I of labels for one little ol’ filmmaker) broke the coming-out of a young African-American simple, nearly perfect example of a romance realize I should have been through 27,000 barriers with this cute spy teenager and is like the entrance into a secret movie whose burgeoning couple just happens more specific”? spoof. The film’s multiple sight gags serve as society. Sultry, powerful and beautifully shot, to be gay. It was tagged “a gay Before Sun- Answer on page 27 a backdrop for the budding romance between the film breaks free from the conventional rise,” but Russell (Tom Cullen) and hookup Glen super-villain Lucy Diamond (Jordana Brewster) coming-out story with its confident, gutsy ap- and super spy/schoolgirl Amy (Sara Foster) proach. that is sweet and silly. The event will start with Gia, Gia, Gia!—a Paris Is Burning (1990)—As good the 15th Go Fish (1994)—Max is a trendy, pretty, Melissa Young’s mash-up of two documentaries about the late time as the first, this joyous documentary por- young lesbian in Chicago who is having trou- supermodel Gia Carangi as well as the movie trait of Brooklyn’s drag ball scene from film- ‘Out and Proud!’ ble finding love. A friend sets her up with Ely, starring Angelina Jolie. At 7 p.m., there will maker Jennie Livingston was and remains a whom Max likes, but Ely is frumpy, homely and be a social hour. At 8 p.m., Bad Girls Behind cultural groundbreaker infused with tremen- June 17, 20 older; and they don’t have much in common. Vocalist Melissa Young plans to take audi- Bars—a compilation of four women’s prison dous insight and biting wit from its wised up ences on a tour of the gay-rights movement movies from four different decades—will be through song and comedy in “Out And Proud! shown. A Rainbow Celebration” on June 17 and 20 Admission is $5 per movie. Call 773-293- at 8 p.m. at Davenport’s, 1383 N. Milwaukee 1447 or visit www.chicagofilmmakers.org. Ave. Young will match icons to significant moments in LGBT history. For example, she Bet- Takei in town for te Midler’s “Do You Wanna Dance” aligns with ‘Mission Tour’ a post-Stonewall New York, and Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out” dovetails with the creation June 14 the gay-pride flag. Star Trek fans will celebrate a weekend of There is a $15 cover with two-drink mini- everything “Trek” as Creation Entertainment mum; reservations are encouraged by calling brings “The 49 Year Mission Tour” to the Chi- 773-278-1830 or visiting DavenportsPiano- cago area June 12-14. Bar.com. This event will be held at the Westin O- Hare Hotel, 6100 North River Rd., Rosemont. Among those slated to attend are out ac- Dyke Delicious tor George Takei (Sulu from the original Star Trek; June 14), Karl Urban (Bones on the new finale June 13 Star Trek films; June 13) and Chase Master- The finale of the Dyke Delicious at Chicago son (Leeta of Deep Space Nine; June 12). Filmmakers series at 5243 N. Clark St. will General-admission tickets are available at take place Saturday, June 13, starting at the door for $20 on June 12, and $30 on 5:30 p.m. June 13-14. Visit www.creationent.com. WINDY CITY TIMES June 10, 2015 23 for me at such a young age. I’m grateful for kicked me out when he found out that I was that because I absolutely love singing—sing- gay. He told me to get out or change who I Out singer Carl ing to me is just as important as breathing. was. I said, “This is who I am so I’ll just get WCT: Was your experience in the glee club out.” I really want to be one of the trailblazers anything like the TV show Glee? and I want to show other young, gay people Thornton aims to leave CT: No. [Laughs] Glee was a completely dif- that it is okay to walk in your truth and to live ferent concept. your life. WCT: What was it about being onstage that WCT: You are currently an independent listeners ‘Breathless’ you loved? artist. Are there plans to sign with a major BY TERRI-LYNNE WALDRON Windy City Times about the new single “Breath- CT: It’s a home away from home for me. label? less,” and being out in his career. WCT: You spent many years doing theater CT: That is what I will like to do with the Openly gay singer/songwriter Carl Thornton Windy City Times: You made your stage de- performing in shows such as Rent and Five project. I have one last song to complete, then may be on the first leg of his recording career, but at the age of 7 in the school choir? Guys Named Moe. I want to do another video along with the next but he has paid his dues onstage. Thornton Carl Thornton: My mom put me in the glee CT: I was doing theatrical stuff for 10 years single I am releasing. I will then use that as a has spent many years as a theatrical performer club, and that is when I had my epiphany and then I came back to New York. Then I audi- representation to show who I am to the labels. showcasing his voice in a variety of produc- I came to realize what it is that I wanted to do tioned for a band—that did corporate events Download “Breathless” on iTunes; follow tions. The New York-raised artist talked with with my life. It was a really powerful moment and weddings—so I wouldn’t have to wait Thornton on Twitter @CarlTMusic. tables. I put my resumé up on this site called www.starnow.ca and I got a call from an agent in China and they wanted me to go there to sing. I was singing in nightclubs for a month. WCT: American Idol is ending next year. Benefit cabaret Would you have auditioned for a show like that? June 12 at Uptown CT: I did audition for the X Factor about three James Gavin and Michael McBride are years ago. I moved onto a couple of levels, but producing a cabaret benefit show Friday, when I didn’t get chosen it was really traumatic June 12, 7 p.m. at the Uptown Under- for me. I almost gave up the business. ground, 4707 N. Broadway. WCT: “Breathless” is the second single The show is a Pride edition for the month from your debut EP, Keep Dancing, which of June, where the songs of the gay icons comes out June 19. What was it like filming of past and present will be performed. All your first music video for the song? profits of the show will be donated to How- CT: It was cold, and we had to pretend that ard Brown Health Center. we were not cold. The actor I chose was such Gavin and McBride are both former Windy a joy to work with, and we had such great City Gay Idol finalists who perform every chemistry. I was a little upset with myself be- second Friday of the month at the Uptown cause the director told me to practice what I Underground with their show, “Movin’ On am going to do in the mirror before I got on Uptown!” The shows span musical theater, set. I never really practiced and I did not know the classic songs of yesterday and contem- what to do so I just kept moving side to side. porary hits. [Laughs] Tickets for the Howard Brown Cabaret Carl Thornton. 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The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago brought in two-time Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo to host a dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago June 6. Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips covered Ruffalo’s dynamic career with a Q&A segment. Both men are from Kenosha, Wiscon- sin, along with several others in attendance such as brother Frank Ruffalo, who was also in the film Foxcatcher (with Mark). Starting with his humble beginnings, he went from wrestling men on the mat in high school to being bit- ten by the acting bug and leaving the team for theater. Alison Bechdel, in suit and glasses at right, is surrounded by producers and cast from Fun While this talented chameleon has played Home, at the Tonys on CBS. some blockbuster parts, most recently in The Avengers: Age of Ultron, it was the indie roles Mark Ruffalo. of the night’s most hotly contested categories, that really stood out in his long career. Several Photo by Jerry Nunn It’s home, sweet Kelli O’Hara won for best actress in a musical rounds of film clips included 54, You Can Count for her role in The King and I, edging com- on Me, Zodiac and Eternal Sunshine of the in The Avengers. ‘Home’ at the Tonys petitors such as Chita Rivera and event co-host Spotless Mind. He explained that playing the Fun Home—a production based on lesbian Ruffalo was asked, “What do you know in life, Kristin Chenoweth. sperm-donor dad for a lesbian couple in The Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir of the same for sure?” Special Tonys were given to Stephen Kids Are All Right was based on a brother who name—won five awards (including best musi- “Love is the answer,” he replied. Schwartz, composer of Wicked and Godspell, passed away. He spoke of the strong women in cal) at the 69th Tony Awards on June 7. How can one not love the guy? He even stood and John Cameron Mitchell, who wrote the cur- that cast and described himself as a feminist, The musical, by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, patiently to draw each winning name at the rent Broadway hit Hedwig and the Angry Inch to cheers from the crowd. also won for book, score, direction of a musical charity raffle and met with Windy City Times with Stephen Trask. He covered technique and putting other ac- and best actor in a musical (Michael Cerveris). briefly to say hello. In addition, a lifetime achievement award tors at ease while filming scenes. Ruffalo ex- Kron and Tesori became the first women to win The evening ended with a presentation of the was given to dancer, actor and director Tommy plained that he finds real-life people more infor original score. Gene Siskel Film Center Renaissance Award to Tune. In part, Tune said, “We know that Broad- teresting than ones written on the page. His The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- Ruffalo by SAIC president Dr. Walter E. Massey. way has a universal mystique, and I am proud humanitarian work covering the environment Time also took five awards (best play, direc- Raising more than $400,000 this time out, and humbled to be part of our Broadway uni- was mentioned plus some uncomfortable motion, sets, lighting and actor in a play, for Alex the annual event has brought in such Holly- verse. It is vast and inclusive and I believe that ments about his past brain tumor where he lost Sharp, in his Broadway debut). wood heavy-hitters as Morgan Freeman, Gwyn- all of it, ALL OF IT, is simply an expression of some facial expressions and hearing in one ear. Dame Helen Mirren won for best actress in a eth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. in the past. love. What I did for love. What we do for love. One emotional clip centered on the award-win- play for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in For more information on the organization, On with the show.” ning HBO AIDS production The Normal Heart— The Audience. (She earned an Oscar playing the including movie showtimes, visit www.siskel- Alan Cumming co-hosted the Tonys with Che- which was then followed by his CGI Hulk acting same monarch in 2008’s The Queen.) In one filmcenter.org. noweth.

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Luckily Rogers’ connec- Harold and Maude, with its marriage of cyni- tions at ABC got Higgins a rebound gig for a Biondi releases third cism and hope, transcends its 1971 release TV movie script, and the young screenwriter date to find fans of all generation. Initially a continued to prove himself thereafter. ‘Boystown’ box-office disaster, over the years its star has According to Rogers, the timing was right risen, and newfound admirers might be sur- installment for the novel’s U.S reprint. Besides the novel’s prised to learn that screenwriter Colin Higgins The third option in Jake Biondi’s Boystown re-release, Rogers said a musical adaptation of adapted the script into a novel shortly after book series has been released. Harold and Maude is being developed in Eng- the film’s debut. In a press release, Biondi said, “’Season land. Higgins himself will be the subject of an Recently, Chicago Review Press acquired the Three’ picks up with the aftermath of the New upcoming documentary, Celebrating Laughter, novel’s rights from the Colin Higgins Founda- Year’s Eve explosion. While I won’t reveal who and Rogers hopes to hear soon about a star tion, and re-released it this May. Chicago Re- lives and who dies, I will say this: Lives will for Higgins on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. All view Press editor Jerry Pohlen waffled when be forever changed.” Local entertainers such as proceeds from the novel’s sale go back to the asked the age-old question of “book or movie.” Amy Armstrong and Steve Grand are featured in Foundation, which has given more than 3 mil- “That’s a tough question. Do I have to de- the third series. lion dollars to more than 340 groups, including cide?” he laughed. “The movie has a lot to of- In 2013, Biondi published the first 10 “epi- initial funds for the Trevor Project and GLSEN. fer as far as the performances. I just love Ruth sodes” in book form as Boystown: Season One. Both Pohlen and Rogers agree that Harold Gordon. I love the book too, I think it adds so The sequel, Boystown: Season Two, was re- and Maude’s message, whether in book or much to it.” leased in July 2014. movie form, will never go out of style. “Harold Pohlen remembered reading the book in the Visit www.JakeBiondi.com. and Maude speaks to both youth and life in 70s, and jumped at the chance to acquire it. “What [the book] does add about the film is information that had sort of been lost, things that occur in the film that you don’t really recognize until after you read the book,” he added. While the book closely mirrors its source, it reads not as the film’s inspiration or replacement, but as its valuable companion. Of course, Harold is still 19 and morbid, faking his death at every possible opportunity; vivacious Maude is still a week shy of her 80th birthday, swiping cars and looking for trees in trouble. As Pohlen mentioned, the book occasionally provides a humorous back story for the movie, such as Maude’s friendship with the sculptor Glaucus, or her penchant for drawing smiles on statues of saints. Much like the movie, the book has had a resurgence. Out of print in the United States until Chicago Review’s new edition, Harold and Maude’s novelization found new life overseas. “Ironically in foreign countries, because it is so cleanly and sparely written, it is used as an English primer, so many many foreign ver- sions in English have been published,” said Jim Rogers, board member of the Colin Higgins Foundation. He and the foundation have been working tirelessly to preserve Higgins’ legacy since the writer’s death from AIDS in 1988. Also known for his work on 9 to 5 and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Higgins was openly gay and was just 47 when he died. “He was very modest, self-effacing on the surface, funny shy boyish, extremely witty,” said Rogers, who met Higgins at Stanford Uni- versity while they were both students. “He was a positive energy. He struggled a lot with his sexuality because he was raised Catholic. He explored an awful lot of metaphysics. He was quite contended when he passed on. He felt he had accomplished some things that he wanted and he hoped he had set in motion an ongoing entity that would fulfill some of his vision for humanity. He had a very compassionate human soul. That’s what the foundation tries to honor.” After Higgins invited him to write music for a hit campus revue, Rogers abandoned plans for an architecture career and dove into entertainment. Meanwhile, Higgins fell in love with film and after a short stint in the army, earned an MFA in screenwriting at UCLA. By sheer luck, Rogers said, Higgins got a job as a pool boy and chauffeur for film producer Edward Lewis. While he drove Lewis’s daughters to school, he regaled them with tales of his third-year project—a script that later became Harold and Maude. “Mildred Lewis kept hearing from her daughters what a funny story Colin was writing,” Rogers said with a chuckle. When she read the screenplay, she loved it, as did her husband, 26 June 10, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES Sandra “DJ Sandra Suave” Urquiaga. Former college athlete Photos courtesy of is now a rising DJ Urquiaga By Ross Forman “Unfortunately I didn’t win, but I had a great time performing,” she said. Sandra Urquiaga started working as a DJ sim- DJ Sandra Suave made her debut in 2004 ply because of her lifelong love of music. She when she and two other women started an was, after all, always buying the new releases event-planning and promotions company once they came out and would make tapes for called B.BLYSS! Productions. They produced friends by recording different songs from the events which catered to upscale and profes- music she had. sional women of diverse cultures, backgrounds, “As a kid, I would always try to record mixes sexualities and interests. They still continue to on the radio by Bad Boy Bill, [who] was one of host events. my favorites,” Urquiaga said. “At that time, I “My first night DJing was at one of our events said in a statement that her client was un- only knew of the music I heard on the popular in 2004 or 2005,” Urquiaga said. “I had been Second City Tennis aware of the filing and was “extremely hurt radio stations. As I got older and started going DJing just as a hobby prior to that. I was the and blindsided” by Griner’s actions. Classic June 12-14 Griner, the 6-foot-8 Phoenix Mercury star, out to the clubs, I came across a lot of house opening DJ and I was extremely nervous. I was The Second City Tennis Classic will take married Johnson-Griner on May 9, three music.” [worried] I would mess up. Back then I used place June 12-14 at Northwestern University. weeks after they were arrested on domestic- Today, Urquiaga is also known as DJ Sandra all vinyl so I was always terrified of bumping At least 100 people are slated to compete. violence charges for a fight at their home in Suave, spinning a wide variety of music: hip the needle off the record. Sometimes I would Proceeds from this year’s tournament will suburban Phoenix. hop, Latin, house, reggae, disco, and more. even have slight anxiety and couldn’t stand benefit Chicago House. House music is her favorite to spin and also it when people would try to talk to me while Visit http://sctclassic.com/ for more infor- her favorite to dance to. DJing. I didn’t want to lose focus. At times mation. Frankie Knuckles “The more I went out, the more I got inter- my business partners would come up to ask me ested in [being a] DJ,” she said. “Most of the questions and I would shoo them away because CD released time, I would just stand in the DJ booth and I didn’t want to be distracted. That’s how ner- Chicago Pride Defected Records has released House Mas- vous I [was]. I remember it went OK for my first ters Frankie Knuckles—with tracks the late time. The advantage I had was that I knew the Classic calls for DJ personally selected, according to a press crowd, so I knew what kind of music to play. volunteers release. “Over time I got more comfortable, but only The Chicago Gay Hockey Association will The two-CD set is a charity release in collaboration with Def Mix Management and DJ’d at our events. It has only been in the past host the Chicago Pride Classic hockey tour- the estate of Frankie Knuckles. A few of the few years that I started to look at DJing as nament June 25-28, during the city’s annual tracks include Knuckles’ mix of Inner City’s more than a hobby and decided to devote my Pride weekend. “Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin’,” Knuck- time and effort to practicing, getting to know The tournament will be held at Chicago les’ “The Whistle Song” (Sound Factory Mix) all the ins and outs, and started DJing outside Park District’s McFetridge Sports Center, 3843 and Pet Shop Boys’ “Left To My Own Devices” of our events.” N. California Ave. Online registration is open. (Frankie Knuckles Royal Piano Version). Urquiaga is in her 14th year as a teacher Volunteers are needed for a variety of com- All profits are donated directly to The of students in grades one through four with mittes, including sponsorship, hockey op- Frankie Knuckles Fund/Elton John AIDS autism. Though very challenging, she said the erations, Chicago Pride Day/Parade, social Foundation. work also is “extremely rewarding.” events, giveaway/award, marketing/adver- To purchase the CD, visit http://store.de- “Even the smallest gains a student makes is tising and tournament weekend groups. fected.com. rewarding,” she said. “My first experience with Visit http://www.ChicagoGayHockey.org/ autism was when I would come home from col- ChicagoPrideClassic or email anthony@chi- lege for the summer. I worked with 3- to 5-year Sandra Urquiaga. cagogayhockey.org. UChicago to honor olds with autism. I was immediately drawn to them and wanted to help them. I also worked Joffrey’s Wheater watch the DJ’s work, watch how they moved with high school students with autism. These Griner files for Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director Ashley the crowd, the techniques they used, and just kids were higher functioning and extremely Wheater will be awarded the University of how much they enjoyed it.” knowledgeable in certain areas. I was very annulment Chicago (UChicago) Jesse L. Rosenberger Brittney Griner filed for an annulment with About 15 years ago, she watched Bad Boy intrigued and saw the growth that the kids Medal at the school’s 523rd convocation on Glory Johnson-Griner a day after Johnson- Bill and Paul Johnson spin at the Metro. She could make. After I student-taught in a 3rd- Saturday, June 13. Griner announced she’s pregnant and a Wheater is the 51st recipient of the Rosen- also stood about 10 feet from DJ Jazzy Jeff 4th grade general education classroom, I real- month after the two WNBA players married, when he played a hip-hop set at the now- ized I wasn’t as a happy as I was working with berger Medal, established in 1917 by Mr. and the Associated Press reported. Mrs. Jesse L. Rosenberger. The medal recog- closed Crobar—and she studied every move- autistic children. “In the week prior to the wedding, I at- ment he made, how precise and calculated he “After I graduated, I decided I wanted to nizes achievement through research, in au- tempted to postpone the wedding several thorship, in invention, for discovery, for un- was.” I loved watching the DJs so much that I teach students with autism and this is where times until I completed counseling, but I usual public service or for anything “deemed asked one of my DJ friends to help me pick out I’ve been ever since. I also coach my students still went through with it,” Griner said in a of great benefit to humanity.” my first set of DJ equipment and began learn- in Special Olympics. We have a basketball team statement. “I now realize that was a mis- Wheater joined The Joffrey Ballet as its ar- ing to DJ as a hobby,” she said. and a track & field team. Even though it can be take.” Johnson-Griner’s agent, D.J. Fisher, tistic director in 2007. DJ Sandra Suave has opened for some of the stressful and challenging at times, it is what The Joffrey Ballet recently announced its best DJs in the city and played in some of the I’m most passionate about and I love doing 60th-anniversary season of celebration in top local venues, such as the House of Blues, what I do.” 2015-16, including three world premieres. the Godfrey Hotel, the Shrine, Dolphin, Prog- DJ Sandra Suave has also taken her show on ress Bar, Evil Olive and more. the road, as she is a guest DJ for Festival At Urquiaga, 36, who lives in the Irving Park/ Sea, an annual chartered cruise with Carnival ‘Brave Face Project’ Avondale neighborhood, is an out lesbian and Cruise Line. “in a relationship,” she said. Urquiaga is a spe- “The best part of being a DJ is being able to features women cial education teacher for CPS, and a part-time move the crowd, seeing that they are having in society club and mobile DJ. Every Friday night, DJ San- a great time and enjoying the music I’m play- As part of its 125th-anniversary season, dra Suave is at EM Lounge, 4247 W. Armitage ing,” she said. the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt Uni- Ave. Urquiaga will return to Delaware State in versity presents the “Brave Face Project,” a Urquiaga was born and raised in Chicago mid-October for Homecoming—and DJ Sandra bold new endeavor aimed to shine light on and attended Delaware State University on a Suave will spring into action as she’ll be work- women’s roles in society. full-tuition basketball scholarship and played ing a few Homecoming weekend gigs. The project—led by Auditorium Theatre for the Hornets from 1996-2000. She then re- “I have been fortunate, blessed to have a Director of Creative Engagement Christina turned to Chicago, continuing her sports ven- job I love to do, to be where I’m at today, to Bourné; Chicago artist and arts education tures through local amateur leagues. She also have a supportive family and amazing friends. specialist Annie Rezac; and playwright Scott competed in flag football and softball in the I am grateful and appreciate all these things,” Woldman—will call for everyday women in 2006 Gay Games in Chicago. Urquiaga said. the community to submit their own stories. She recently graduated from Scratch Acade- Urquiaga (aka Sandra Suave) will be among Select stories will be scripted into a piece my—“to further enhance my skills as a DJ and those in the “By Women For Women: Every- that will be workshopped and presented June keep true to the art of DJing,” Urquiaga said. thing Old is New Again” female-DJ competi- 22-28 in the theater’s Katten/Landau Studio “I was taught a variety of scratch and mixing tion at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted (425 S. Wabash Ave., fourth floor). techniques from world-renowned DJs.” St., on Saturday, June 13, at 5 p.m. For more Brittney Griner. For more information or to submit personal She competed this year in her first DJ battle information, visit www.centeronhalsted.org. Photo courtesy of the Phoenix Mercury stories, visit AuditoriumTheatre.org. at the Center on Halsted. WINDY CITY TIMES June 10, 2015 27 Lee Ann Whippen has added some incredibly sumptuous items to the menu such as the pork- Melissa Etheridge Etheridge will play at Ravinia in Highland cheek corn dogs (pure heaven) and the alliga- Park, along with Blondie, on July 2; visit Ra- tor sausage. I’ve had alligator, but it tasted show out on CD, DVD vinia.org. the DISH like chicken to me; this sample, however, Shout! Factory has released the Melissa Weekly Dining Guide in seemed to be more like pork. It was tasty, but Etheridge concert “A Little Bit of Me: Live in Wicker Park holding WINDY CITY TIMES the feeling was weird. L.A.” It’s out on CD, Blu-ray/CD and DVD/CD Whippen also deserves kudos for the shrimp as well as a digital edition, and a deluxe digi- Robin Williams series brochettes, elotes (Mexican grilled corn—a tal edition available exclusively on iTunes. The Wicker Park Advisory Council (WPAC) SAVOR trendy dish I’ve noticed in area restaurants) The disc chronicles Etheridge’s Dec. 12, has announced the Robin Williams Movies in and honey-butter cornbread (a substantial 2014, show at the Orpheum Theater—the fi- the Park Series, featuring six films by the late Chicago q; hunk that two people could finish—or that nal night of her “This is M.E.” tour. She and actor from June to September. could finish off two people). The pulled- the band performed new songs from her 13th The films will be shown in Wicker Park, Q-BBQ chicken quesadillas were also quite good, even studio album, This Is M.E., such as “Take My 1425 N. Damen Ave., starting at dusk. though my dining companion and I thought Number” and “A Little Bit of Me,” as well as The schedule is as follows: Night at the BY ANDREW DAVIS there’d be more of a Southern-style twist to classic hits like “Come To My Window,” “I’m Museum (June 18), Mrs. Doubtfire (July 9), the dish. The Only One” and “Like The Way I Do.” Hook (July 30), Jumanji (Aug. 20), Dead The two restaurants in this roundup have item Also, don’t forget to sample the chips and Poets Society (Aug. 27) and The Final Cut in common: Not only do they specialize in BBQ pickles given at the start of each meal. The (Sept. 3). fare, but they’re the subjects of return visits. only bad thing is that they’re so delicious you Visit WickerPark.org or call 773-278-9075. The first,C hicago q (1160 N. Dearborn St.; might be full before you dive into your appetiz- http://chicagoqrestaurant.com/), has unveiled ers. a spring menu—but the offerings we tried were Check out this place now. Village People in different from the fare I’ve tried at this South- ern-style restaurant. Chicago June 20 Marking their 38th year as the “kings of However, they were no less delicious. Chef More DISH on page 30 disco,” Village People return to Chicago for a special Pride Fest concert and ‘80s dance party on Saturday, June 20, at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. Selling more than 100 million recordings, Village People had many hits throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, such as “San Francisco/In Hollywood,” “Macho Man,” “YMCA,” “In the Navy,” “Go West,” “Can’t Stop the Music” and more. Village People are Ray Simpson (cop/lead singer), Alexander Briley (G.I./military), Bonus features on the DVD and Blu-ray Felipe Rose (Native American Indian), Eric combos include interviews with Etheridge, Anzalone (biker), Bill Whitefield (construc- members of her band and special guests tion worker) and Jim Newman (cowboy). Delta Rae;“Backstage Pass,” a behind-the- Pork belly corn dog (above) and elote (right) at scenes look at the Orpheum performance; Chicago q. and a photo gallery. Photos by Andrew Davis

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RSVP online. 7:00pm - Baker Brooks, the handcrafted rock and sidy and Alderman Deb Mell 5:30pm ing space for people of all genders, rep- 11:00pm Casino Royale, W City Center roll of The Empty Pockets, and funk, blues - 7:30pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St resentations, expressions, identities and Ballroom, Chicago http://Do312.com/ and soul combo Rick King’s Royal Hustle. Chicago https://www.facebook.com/ sexualities. 10:00pm Big Chicks 5024 CasinoRoyale $25 8:00pm City Winery Chicago 1200 events/1645872825645145/ N Sheridan Rd Chicago http://facebook. W Randolph St Chicago http://citywinery. 6th Annual United Latin@ Pride week com/FKADANCE Sunday, June 14 com/chicago Queer/Trans Latin@ events through- Big Gay Brunch at Boiler Room Dance on out Chicago through June 11. All free. Saturday, June 13 the back patio to DJ Josie Bush, and Butch Wed., June 17 6:00pm - 10:00pm See website http:// Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance Sassidy the Come Dance Kid. Don’t forget Youth Pride Rooftop Party Free. Questions www.unitedlatinopride.org (LGBTQ) Support meeting to talk about ill- about the pizza! The Boiler Room will be to Nina Terebessy at nterebessy@cen- Screening: Out in the Night In 2006 in New nesses, symptoms, treatment, doctors, and serving a variety of brunch slices. RSVP on teronhalsted.org 5:00pm - 7:00pm Cen- York City a group of African-American les- personal issues such as dating, relation- line. 12:00pm Boiler Room, 2210 N. ter on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago bians were violently threatened by a man ships and work. Center on Halsted 3656 N California Ave., Chicago Tickets: http:// http://www.centeronhalsted.org on the street. They fought back and were Halsted 11:00am - 12:30pm Center on do312.com/biggaybrunch Guided Meditation, Book/Bible Study later charged with gang assault and at- Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago http:// Lucy Smith’s Autumn in Augusta Lucy, vo- Pride gathering 6:00pm Broadway Unit- tempted murder. 6:00pm Chicago Public dbsa-glbt-chicago.com cals; Rob Clearfield, keys; Jon Deitemyer, ed Methodist Church 3338 N Broadway, Library Roosevelt Branch, 1101 W. Taylor Farmer’s Market: Chicago Nettelhorst drums; Rajiv Halim, saxes; Joshua Ramos, http://www.broadwaychurchchicago.org St., Chicago http://chipublib.org French Market Through Nov. 7. A French bass. Part of Andersonville Midsommarfest. Grant Park Music Fest Grant Park Orchestra Guided Meditation, Book/Bible Study Market brings sense of community like the 6:00pm - 7:30pm Summerdale Stage, and Chorus begin a ten-week season that Pride gathering 6:00pm Broadway United markets of France, a place to gather, so- 5330 N. Clark, Chicago http://www.ander- runs through August 22. 6:30pm Jay Methodist Church 3338 N Broadway Chi- cialize and purchase fresh produce, flow- sonville.org/events/midsommarfest/ Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Chi- cago http://www.broadwaychurchchicago. ers, artisanal oils and vinegars, fresh baked Abraham Lincoln was a F*gg*t Was our cago 312-742-7647 Tickets: http://gpmf. org croissants. 8:00am - 2:00pm Nettelhorst country’s most beloved president gay? org Lesbians and Literature Hosted by Paul School, Broadway & Melrose, Chicago Weaves together the sexual history of Gay- Ellen Meeropol Reading and Signing Au- Oakley Stovall. Panel discussion and per- Straight with You, Pride screenings for braham Lincoln and 17-year-old Cal’s quest thor On Hurricane Island, a fast-paced formance exploring gay women in litera- youth 11 + Facets family film series. $6 to prove the theory. 7:30pm, Greenhouse political thriller and a literary examination ture including Sappho; the couple behind SOMMAR BREEZE kids 2-18, $10 adults. Facets member ad- Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave., Chica- of today’s sociopolitical storm. 7:30pm James Joyce’s Ulysses and more. Event in- Fri.-Sun., June 12-14 mission: $5 (for up to 2 people, adult or go Tickets: http://aboutfacetheatre.com/ Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N cludes playwright Marilyn Campbell; Eliza- child). 9:00am Facets Multi-Media 1517 tag/abraham-lincoln-was-a-fggt/ Clark St Chicago http://www.womenand- beth Ledo (AFT); playwright and actress Andersonville W Fullerton Ave., 773-281-9075 http:// Edna Vazquez Openly gay singer-songwriter childrenfirst.com Pat Kane, and others. $10. 7:00pm Un- Midsommarfest marks 50 www.facets.org/children+youth/kids- will give Chicago’s pride celebrations a common Ground on Devon, 1401 W Devon screenings Latin American flavor with an intimate Thursday, June 18 Ave. http://www.aboutfacetheatre.com years on Clark Street. Old Town Art Fair Featuring 250 juried art- solo performance. Doors 6:30 pm. 7:30pm Gerber/Hart Library and Archives Hosts Out in the Suburbs A panel discussion Photo from 2014 by Jerry Nunn ists of multiple art mediums plus live mu- Joe’s on Weed, 940 W. Weed St, Chicago Pride Month Open House and Public about gender identity with representatives sic stage, food court, kid’s activities and http://SylviaHevia.com Meeting Drop by and tour the new loca- from PFLAG, Lambda Legal, Lurie Children’s garden walk of over 60 homes in historical The Day it Snowed in Miami Television show tion and to learn more about recent devel- Hospital, Streamwood Behavioral Hospital. neighborhood. 10:00am - 6:00pm Old covers Miami’s famed battle for LGBT rights opments at the library. 7:00pm Gerber Sponsored by Angles Pride Youth Program. Cost of games and end of season event Town Triangle 312-337-1938 http://ww- during the 1970s Anita Bryant era. One of Hart Library and Archives 5315 N Clark Free. 7:00pm - 8:00pm Glenview Public included. Karaoke in the bowling alley’s woldtownartfair.com several LGBT-related shows on WTTW HD St Chicago 773-381-8030. http://www. Library, Community Room East, 1930 Glen- bar every Thursday through July 30 with American Veterans for Equal Rights (gay and WTTW Prime during June Pride Month. gerberhart.org view Rd., Glenview, 847-441-6191 http:// holiday break July 2. Info outbowling- veterans) Pride Beer Bust Annual Flag 10:00pm 11.2 WTTW Prime http://www. Mindy Segal Reading and Signing Author www.angles.org [email protected] 8:00pm - Day BBQ benefits the American Veterans wttw.com Cookie Love. James Beard Award-winning 12:00pm Naperville Brunswick Zone XL, for Equal Rights. $10, beer, good food and pastry chef; owner of the popular Chicago Thursday, June 11 1515 Aurora Ave., Naperville good company 3:00pm - 7:00pm Replay Monday, June 15 restaurant, HotChocolate share recipe se- Sidetrack’s 2015 Anniversary Party No in- Beer & Bourbon 3439 N Halsted St Chi- TransSafe Drop In Resource Center Trans crets. 7:30pm Women & Children First vite required, invite your friends. Bring a Friday, June 12 cago and gender non-conforming. Hang out, Bookstore 5233 N Clark St Chicago http:// donation for Groceryland (paper products, Free HIV Testing Across Chicagoland See Mother-Daughter Workshop with Crystal socialize, enjoy some food. Access medi- www.womenandchildrenfirst.com cleaning supplies, grooming items, coffee, more dates and location on site. 10:00am Chan Author of the middle-grade novel cal, hormones, legal, housing, social, em- Chi-Town Squares Mainstream Workshop or make a cash donation) for entry into - 2:00pm Wilson CTA “L” Station (Red Bird, as she presents hands-on activities. ployment New day and location. 1:00pm with Michael Maltenfort. 7:30pm - 9:30pm drawings at 8 and 11 pm. Celebration par- line) http://www.StepUpGetTested.com 3:00pm Women & Children First Bookstore - 4:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Hal- Ebenezer Lutheran Church 1650 W Foster ty prices include $1.75 domestics, $2 well New-ish Recent work by Michelle Peterson 5233 N Clark St Chicago http://www.wom- sted Chicago http://www.chicagohouse. Chicago http://www.chitownsquares.org cocktails and $2.50 frozens. Food trucks Albandoz and Michael McGuire. Also ‘Abba enandchildrenfirst.com org/?post_causes=translife-center on hand, including Milt’s BBQ, DonerMan, Salute’ performing at Andersonville’s Mid- Free HIV Testing Across Chicagoland: Out in the Night, by Blair Dorosh-Walther Friday, June 19 Chubby Wieners and Slide Ride. 6:00pm sommarfest stage at Clark and Foster. Gal- Youth Skate Party ages 13-20 Free skate Screening and discussion of POV documen- Free HIV Testing Across Chicagoland See - 2:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St lery open for refreshment and art before rental for those who step up and get test- tary film on the sensational 2006 trial of more dates and location on site. 10:00am Chicago http://www.sidetrackchicago.com a ‘Mama Mia’ fix. 2:00pm Las Manos ed. Onsite Remote Radio Broadcast: Power four African American lesbians in New York - 2:00pm Wilson CTA “L” Station (Red Gallery 1515 W. Foster Ave. Chicago 773- Amigas Latinas 20 Year Archive Exhibit A 92 4:30pm - 10:30pm Markham Roller City, revealing the role that race, gender line) http://www.StepUpGetTested.com look back at 20 years of support, educa- 728-8910 www.lasmanosgallery.com Rink, 16630 Dixie Highway, Markham, IL identity and sexuality play in our criminal “The Reunion Project: Chicago,” Day- tion and advocacy for the LGBT community Andersonville Midsommarfest Annual sum- http://stepupgettested.com justice system. 6:30pm Chicago Public long summit for long-term survivors of of Chicago. Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres. mer street festival. Bands include sixteen- By Women for Women: Everything Old is Library Avalon Branch, 8148 S. Stony Is- HIV/AIDS, hosted by Test Positive Aware Wheelchair accessible. Please RSVP candlesband and JC Brooks & the Uptown New Again Center on Halsted’s Women’s land Ave., Chicago 312-747-5234 http:// Network and Positively Aware 9:00am - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Gerber Hart Library and Sound. More information to come. Through Action Committee. Richard M. Daley Roof chipublib.org 4:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halst- Archives 5315 N Clark St Chicago http:// June 14 5:00pm 5200 N. Clark St. and Terrace. Music by female DJs: DJ All the Limited Partnership: Film on 1970s gay ed Chicago http://www.centeronhalsted. www.gerberhart.org Foster Ave., Chicago http://www.ander- Way, DJ Gemini Jones, DJ Kirby, DJ Kristin, marriage screens This show chronicles org sonville.org Move Your Body: The Evolution of House DJ Rhated R, and DJ Sandra Suave com- the 40 year love story between two men

Music Exhibition in the Chicago Rooms Summer Self-Defense Intensive Course pete for the crown of the BWFW Hottest who in 1975 were one of the first same Saturday, June 20 celebrating more than 30 years of a home- In-depth course is 12 hours over three DJ! Judges include Tracy Baim, Angela sex couples in the world to be legally 2015 Chicago Pride Fest Three entertain- grown art form that is now heard around days, practice physical skills, awareness Barnes, Laura Barry, Lora Branch, DJ Feen, married. After that, the Immigration and ment stages with Big Freedia, Estelle, Ca- the world. Through August 16, 2015 skills, verbal skills, and social skills that and DJ Lady D. Cocktail 5-7pm, DJ compe- Naturalization Service wrote, “You have zwell and The Veronicas. Organized by the 7:00pm - 9:30pm Chicago Cultural Center will enhance their safety in a variety of tition 7pm. $30 before June 10, $45 after, failed to establish that a bona fide marital Northalsted Business Alliance. $10 dona- 78 E. Washington St. Chicago http://www. situations. Adults and teens 16+. 6:00pm includes admission, 1 drink ticket, and relationship can exist between two fag- tion. Click on the heading of this listing cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/ - 9:00pm Thousand Waves 1220 W. Bel- hors d’oeuvres. 5:00pm - 9:00pm Center gots.” 10:00pm 11.1 WTTW HD http:// for stage lineup and see website for more supp_info/moveyourbody.html?utm_sourc mont Ave Chicago 773-472-7663 http:// on Halsted 3656 N Halsted St. Tickets: www.wttw.com information. Through June 21. 1:00pm e=Move+Your+Body+Exhibit+Preview+2015 thousandwaves.org/VPIndividuals.htm http://community.centeronhalsted.org/ North Halsted from Addison to Grace, Chi- &utm_campaign=Move+Your+Body+Exhibit Tickets: http://clients.mindbodyonline. 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Free. the show will be donated to Howard Brown floor, Chicago http://www.chicagofilm- benefits of living and working in an inter- Director of Community & Cultural Pro- Info: Lynnea Karlic at lkarlic@centeron- Health Center. James Gavin and Michael makers.org national community at an LGBT-focused grams, at [email protected] halsted.org 7:00pm - 9:00pm Center on McBride producing. $8 online, $10 at door Lambda Legal in Lake Forest Hors d’oeuvres public Peace Corps information session 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kathy Osterman Beach, Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago http:// 7:00pm Uptown Underground, basement and cocktails with fellow Lambda Le- 6:00pm Hostelling International, 2nd Flr, 5800 N Lakeshore Dr., Chicago http:// www.centeronhalsted.org of Uptown Broadway Building, 4703–4715 gal supporters and hear an update on 24 E. Congress Pkwy, Chicago http://www. www.centeronhalsted.org N. Broadway St., Chicago Tickets: http:// Jennifer Morales Reading and Signing Au- our culture-changing work. RSVP online. peacecorps.gov/openings You’re Being Ridiculous: LGBTQIA Pride thor Meet Me Halfway: Milkwaukee Stories. uptownunderground.tix.com/Event.aspx 6:00pm - 8:00pm Home + studios of Craig Daughters of Pridezilla GayCo Productions, Storytelling Show Expertly curated story- When an African American teen, is hurt Lori Horvitz and guest Lee Ann Roripaugh Bergmann and Paul Klug, Lake Forest Tick- Chicago;s premier LGBT sketch comedy telling show founded by Jeremy Owens, is in the home of his white neighbor, his Humor compared to that of David Sedaris, ets: http://support.lambdalegal.org/site/ company, presents a beautiful monster of crossing the street from its usual venue at community must bridge black and white, Horvitz grew up ashamed of her Eastern Calendar?id=105301&view=Detail improv comedy, gay pride, and stories from Mary’s Attic for its PRIDE show. Performers: gay and straight, old and young. 7:30pm European Jewish roots, confused about “Proud to be…Me!” Artemis Singers 5th local gay-lebrities 5:00pm, http://www. Fernando Borges, Kelly Lori, Philip Dawkin, Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N her sexuality. Roripaugh is a second-gen- annual Pride concert & dance Showcases gayco.com Anita Mechler, Coya Paz, and Kris Vire. Clark St Chicago http://www.womenand- eration Japanese American, author of On songs about individuals’ inherent worth Celebrate Maya Angelou with the U. S. BYOB, $10 suggested donation. 7:00pm childrenfirst.com the Cusp of a Dangerous Year. 7:30pm and dignity. The chorus will perform “All Postal Service Local writers and perform- Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N Out! Bowling 60+ bowlers, third season. About that Bass” by Meghan Trainor; ers help Chicago District of the U. S. Postal Clark St Chicago http://www.womenand- $10 weekly in dues, plus shoe rental. Clark St Chicago http://www.womenand- “Proud” by Heather Small; “Big-Boned Gal” Service celebrate the life and legacy of childrenfirst.com WINDY CITY TIMES June 10, 2015 29 BILLY MASTERS Proud Marys? You Bette! best. However, this does create somewhat of a Wednesday, June 17 problem as Ms. Jenner (as talented as she is) claims that she has always believed herself to Our Pride Month Celebration of The be truly female, and therefore, was in violation of committee rules regarding women compet- ing in men’s sports and vice versa.” I’m sure we haven’t heard the last of this. Grand Divas of Pop Something we don’t talk about very much is that prior to the advent of gay marriage, many gay people would adopt their spouses in order to circumvent inheritance laws and also have some legal say in each other’s lives. The most extreme case of this I can think of is famed Italian auteur Franco Zeffirelli, who has two adopted sons who are now his heirs but started out as his romantic partners. Closer to home, 9pm-2am a Pennsylvania father and son are dissolving No Cover their adoption so that they can marry. The fa- Rudy Giuliani may never be nominated for ther is 76 years old and the son is 74. The fa- president. Thanks, gays. ther said, “When we moved to Pennsylvania, we had both retired and we were of the age where The hits from TINA TURNER, “I believe I can’t get nominated because of one begins to do estate planning. We went to CHER, DIANA ROSS, WHITNEY my views on gay marriage. I’m in favor of gay a lawyer who told us Pennsylvania was never & more plus BETTE MIDLER rights. I’m in favor of gay marriage. I see it as going to allow same-sex marriage, so the only the night before her an issue of equality.”—Rudy Giuliani explains legal avenue we had in order to be afforded Chicago Concert! test! to FOX News why he won’t run for president. any right was adoption.” They plan to marry as ync Con d I’m not sure if we should get the blame ... or soon as the adoption is dissolved. ip S equire the credit. Ricky Martin is a single dad. And he’s a single y Pride L ag R Like everyone else out there, we have to talk dad with a strong sex drive. So he’s working Happ about Caitlyn Jenner. First, I must apologize hard to keep things balanced. Martin has said, rizes • No DrMusic Videos, for telling you Bruce would choose Heather “I meet people. I’m fine. I meet very handsome Fun P Concert Performances, as his female name. Consider me just another men. I like to have a conversation, looking into Show Tunes and Comedy Clips plus in a long string of men Linda Thompson has someone’s eyes and finding out their sense of screwed. As it turns out, Heather really was humor. I’m not saying you have to be an Adon- Pridetastic Drag up for contention. Bruce said, “It’s one of the is, but you have to connect. ... We’re all men. Performances! hardest things in life—choosing your own It’s in our DNA to go for it. But I have two boys name.” He liked the names Heather and Cathy, and I cannot bring different men every day into 3349 N. Halsted but then started thinking about Caitlyn while my house.” But he would if he could... SidetrackChciago.com watching the Miss America Pageant. Jenner’s Last week, the legendary Jim Bailey passed assistant also mentioned the name Caitlyn away. In these days of drag queens having and, thus, the name was born. By the way, al- mainstream cache, Jim Bailey was an original. though she considered spelling it with a “K,” He didn’t need RuPaul to bring him to national she thought that beginning it with a “C” was prominence—he had someone named Ed Sulli- “the best way to break tradition, and the media van! This led to appearances on The Carol Bur- associations” that accompanied the Kardashian nett Show, The Dean Martin Show, The Tonight name. Show and others. Bailey became the characters I think the Vanity Fair photo shoot was a he portrayed—which included acting in plays Hot ’n horny hookups. courageous step and will help many people, and singing live as Barbra Streisand, Judy Gar- but I still take some objection to the photo of land, and others. In fact, he memorably ap- Caitlyn in her scanties, which I call “hiding her peared as Judy alongside Liza Minnelli at the candy.” Even if it were Kris Jenner in this outfit Flamingo Hotel in 1973. In 1985, he acted in and pose, I’d think it was somewhat inappro- an episode of Night Court playing a trans col- priate for a woman of her age. That said, who lege friend of John Larroquette. He was cer- knew Jenner could look so glamorous—kinda tainly ahead of his time, and he will be missed. like Rene Russo (who could play Caitlyn in the Speaking of singing duets, Scott Evans re- inevitable made-for-Lifetime movie). cently posted a video of him and his hunky The media tracked down Jenner’s mother to brother Chris Evans singing James Taylor’s get her opinion. She said, “It was a wonderful “Fire and Rain.” Well, only the beginning of day. It takes so much courage to do what she’s the song—then they dissolved into “giggles” doing. When I first saw her, all I wanted to do (Scott’s word). You can check out the video at was give her a big hug.” Of course, it’s still an BillyMasters.com. adjustment. “It takes some time getting used Our “Ask Billy” question comes from Gareth in to,” the mother added. “I’ve called her Bruce London: “Did you hear about footballer [soccer since the day he was born. It’s going to take player to us Yanks] Aaron Moody? Pics of his some time, but I will adjust. I love her. And naughty bits are making the rounds. Thoughts? she’s happy. That’s all that matters.” Could that thing be real?” Dennis Rodman thinks he could make Cait- Aaron Moody is a 19-year-old goalkeeper from lyn happy. Rodman, no stranger to donning a Swindon Town Academy and he’s been identi- frock, somehow thinks that the two have a con- fied as someone who posts nude photos online nection. And he’s happy how Caitlyn has been under the clever moniker “bigwhitecock20.” Non-Stop treated by the media, saying, “I’m so proud Well, that ticks all our boxes. I believe the pho- of the fact that people are not really coming tos are undoctored, which leads me to make an down hard on him where he can’t walk around observation you’ll rarely hear me utter—I think and show his face. That’s the most important he’s actually TOO big! Although the pics have Cruising thing.” He added, “Bruce, knock yourself out, been deleted from most websites, you can see brother. If you want to go out on a date with them on www.BillyMasters.com. me, well, ask me out.” Is that love I smell in When Moody can enter a three-legged-race, the air? Or the faint whiff of desperation? we’ve definitely come to the end of yet another Speaking of desperation, some people are column. Of course, you can read even more concerned that Bruce won Olympic medals as gossip (and see more racy photos) on www. Get up to 10 days unlimited access. a man. Should those medals now be given to BillyMasters.com, the site that has nothing to Caitlyn as a woman? Or should they be taken hide. If you’ve got a question for me, send it Join now for FREE. away? A petition on Change.org is asking the off to [email protected], and I promise Olympic Committee to revoke the medals. The to get back to you before Jenner and Rodman’s Accessible: petition reads, “We congratulate Ms. Jenner first date. So, until next time, remember, one on these new developments and wish her the man’s filth is another man’s bible. 30 June 10, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES BOOK REVIEW When they were younger, Daniel and Joel pability that they didn’t know they had, we’re something most readers will find forgivable— were nearly opposite: Daniel was the quiet delighted, too. And when clashes happen, we because, overall, All I Love and Know is a pret- All I Love and Know twin, while Joel was the center of attention. take sides. ty alright book. by Judith Frank There’d always been rivalries, of course, but Those are all signs of a decent book with Want more? Look for Crybaby Butch, also by $26.99; Wm. Morrow; 432 pages Joel was supportive of Daniel’s sexuality, and a slight case of newer-author-itis, and that’s Judith Frank. by TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Daniel was overjoyed when Joel married Ilana. By the time six-year-old Gal and baby Noam Everything’s gonna be alright. were born, he and Joel were getting along bet- DISH from page 27 a roll of paper towels at this establishment, You tell yourself that a dozen times a week. ter than they ever had; even so, Daniel was as patrons are in for some messy goodness.) Something lost? It’ll be alright. Deadline surprised when Ilana told him that she and Q-BBQ Be sure to sample the variety of sauces at the missed? It’ll be fine. It’ll work out, it’s okay, Joel wanted him to raise the children, should table until you find your favorite. you’re all good. anything happen. With Q-BBQ (http://www.q-bbq.com/), it was However, if consuming all that meat (and Keep repeating it, and maybe that’ll make it But Daniel wasn’t sure how he’d do that now. a revisit as well—but to a different site. As having leftovers for a couple days) isn’t your so. But, as in the new novel “All I Love and He and Matt were a couple, but he wasn’t sure opposed to the original Naperville location, bag, this casual eatery offers all of those items Know” by Judith Frank, it won’t make it easy. if he loved Matt enough to co-parent with him. this one is in Lake View at 714 W. Diversey separately, of course. And there are other It wasn’t until they were in the middle of Matt had strong political ideologies, which Pkwy. (There’s a third restaurant in Lagrange, items, such as the Memphis baby-back ribs their flight to Tel Aviv that Matt Greene had also bothered Daniel, since he was commit- Illinois.) plate, various sandwiches—and, yes, even sal- time to process the phone call that came the ted to raising Gal and Noam with a love for The ribs I’ve had here (smoked up to six ads (chopped, Western, garden and Caesar). Of day before. He remembered dully that he’d Jerusalem—but, first, they’d have to weather hours, by the way) rank up there with those course, you can add meat to those salads if you been the one to break the news to his partner, a court battle against the children’s maternal I’ve had at Old Crow Smokehouse and ... Chica- wish. Daniel, that Daniel’s twin brother and sister-in- grandparents, then a slow separation from the go q. However, the ribs were part of the much Even the sides exemplify indulgence. The law were dead by an act of terrorism. only home the kids had ever known and a move larger (and daunting) Papa Q Platter, a Noah’s BBQ baked beans are tasty, the cornbread is to Massachusetts. ark-like collection that includes burnt ends, sizeable and delicious, and there’s even a dish Matt was excited about the custody arrange- chopped and sliced brisket, wings (sweet and called bacon mac-Q-roni. ments. It would mean big changes for them spicy), turkey and the aforementioned ribs— Q-BBQ is a primary example of why you don’t all, but he grew to like his stay-at-home-dad along with two regular sides and the most need to go to upscale restaurants to find really status. Yes, Gal was having problems at school delicious hush puppies I’ve had in quite some good food. and Noam was behind in his develo p.m.ent, time—for $29.99. (It’s a good thing there’s but those were things he and Daniel could take care of. Until they forgot to take care of their rela- Q-BBQ’s Papa Q platter. tionship… Photo by Andrew Davis Heartbreaking. That’s one word that describes “All I Love and Know.” Also: desperate and urgent. And long. Very, very long. Indeed, author Frank packs between these covers a story that spans well over a year, and it can feel like it, too. Just when you think you must be near the end, another thread begins anew. There are also three or four surprisingly (for a book like this) explicit scenes here that I wasn’t expecting. So why, then, did I bother to finish it? Because it’s good. Frank describes the depths of grief so keenly that it’s hard not to feel it in your own gut. When her characters find self-ca-

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