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The voice of progress for Wisconsin’s LGBT community June 13, 2013 | Vol. 4, No. 16 Marriage rulings imminent By Lisa Neff fornia’s Proposition 8, the state’s woman, and to the U.S. Defense of Staff writer voter-approved constitutional Marriage Act, which defines mar- The U.S. Supreme Court is amendment defining marriage as riage as the union of a man and a expected to issue opinions in two the union of a woman for federal purposes. cases this month that – in the best man WiG looks at the cases, the possible outcome – could clear the and a issues, the court, the potential way for same-sex couples to marry outcomes and the history of the throughout the United States, thus pursuit of marriage equality. allowing those couples to access more than 1,100 federal benefits associated with marriage. The justices in March heard arguments in challenges to Cali- page 14 Pride and prejudice Photo: AP/ChinaTopix Globally, LGBT celebrants face assault and worse By Lisa Neff Chinese activists kiss as they take Staff writer part in a gay Pride parade in Chang- In cities, provinces and entire countries sha in south China’s Hunan prov- around the world, LGBT Pride event orga- ince on May 17. nizers risk becoming political prisoners and Pride celebrants risk becoming trauma patients. “In some places, especially the United States where it all started, Pride is a celebra- tion of how much progress has been made,” said Zurich-based human rights activist Anna Gomes. “I have been to Pride in San Fran- cisco. It is glorious. It is not like that every- where. In some countries, where to be gay is a crime or taboo, going to Pride is an act of civil disobedience.”

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Fire Island Second arrest The second Rebounds in gay bashing Memorial Day visitors to Fire A second suspect has of three Island saw how the legendary been charged in con- gay resort has rebounded in the nection with the March special issues wake of a 2011 fire and Super- bashing of Applebee’s Rice storm Sandy. Two new books, one Lake server Tim Phares, celebrating chronicling the area’s architectural pictured right after the heritage, the other a collection of assault. The restaurant LGBT Pride polaroids taken by Tom Bianchi chain’s response to the during the resort’s heyday in the attack by the husband Month 1970s (right) tell the resort’s his- of a co-worker caused a tory from different pespectives. page 24 national outcry. page 4 2 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 News with a twist WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg

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She most base people on the and wearing a dead wolf- concert at Twickenham How you say dysfunctional. think i got raised money for Chime ‘no kissing’ In papers filed in court, for Change, a campaign set A gay Chicago couple Michael Waylon Lowe them but up to empower girls and says they were ejected says the Kama Sutra Plea- women around the world. from a cab for sharing a sure Balm Prolonging Gel wouldn’t Beyonce co-founded the brief peck on the lips. Ste- burned and scarred his want them group with actress Salma ven White told a CBS-2 genitals. 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Another pany’s tagline is “the anus 1.1 million people saw a that made Britain Great.” WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 3 4 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 2nd arrest in Applebee’s Rice Lake gay assault server Tim Phares in the head with a 2x4 in it was Phares who was asked by restaurant criticizing him. Phares was incensed that one By Louis Weisberg the parking lot of another local restaurant. manager Tara Steinberg not to return to post referred to him as a “faggot.” Despite his Staff writer Phares, who lost consciousness, suffered head work. According to Phares, Steinberg told repeated complaints, he said, the restaurant A former Applebee’s employee has been and facial abrasions, as well as multiple facial him that the attack had attracted too much refused to remove the slur until WiG brought charged in the bashing of a gay co-worker in fractures that will require the implantation of negative publicity to keep him on staff. it to the attention of corporate marketing Rice Lake. metal plates into his face, Phares said. Phares did subsequently return to his job manager Katy Sincko. Shannon Hendricks was charged on June Rien Hendricks was apprehended shortly as a server after Greg Flynn, CEO of Apple At first Sincko defended the remark, saying, 3 with substantial battery intended to inflict after the attack and charged with substantial American Group franchise, intervened. “We aren’t in the practice of hiding things bodily harm, a Class 1 felony. Her role in the battery intended to inflict bodily harm. But In April, in the wake of growing publicity on there (Facebook).” But about 20 minutes attack was identified as “party to a crime.” Shannon Hendricks, who drove her husband over the situation at the Rice Lake restaurant, after dismissing the homophobic language, At a June 10 hearing, Hendricks was to the scene of the assault, witnessed it and Applebee’s issued a statement to the press she called to thank WiG for bringing it to her released on $15,000 bond. then drove him away from the scene, was not defending the restaurant’s decision to keep attention and to say it had been deleted. The incident occurred early on the morn- charged until recently. Shannon Hendricks on the job. Sincko told WiG that Applebee’s has a ing of March 17, when Rien Hendricks, Shan- Both Shannon and Rien Hendricks face a “This very unfortunate personal situation non-discrimination policy that includes sexual non’s husband, allegedly struck Applebee’s $10,000 fine and as much as three-and-a-half involving two of our franchisee’s employees orientation and gender identity. She also said years in prison. Rien Hendricks has prior occurred during their free time and entirely the company provided domestic partner convictions for theft, false representation, dis- away from the restaurant,” wrote company benefits to workers in states where same-sex tributing marijuana, bail jumping and violating representative Dan Smith. “The husband of marriage and civil unions are legal. unemployment law. one employee has been charged by police But she noted that franchisees might have Phares’ close friend Kari Lindau told WiG with felony assault. The police have informed different policies. she’s angry it took so long for the district us that this individual’s wife, who works at the Phares’ case is not the first high-profile attorney to bring charges against Shannon restaurant, has not been charged and is not a embarrassment for Applebee’s. In February, a Hendricks. “Shannon called me at around 5 subject in the investigation.” server at an Applebee’s in St. Louis was fired Kathryn Christensen, DVM a.m. on the morning of the attack … and On June 5, however, the manager on duty after posting an image of a receipt left behind said that her and her husband were driving said Shannon Hendricks no longer works at by a pastor on the online site reddit. 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Dentistry • Boarding • Grooming Beranek said the lack of adequate staffing in Lake have treated him badly since the attack, The company’s YouGov Brand Index, also Nutritional Consultations her office caused the delay in filing charges. and he believes they are laying the ground- known as the “Buzz,” tumbled from 35 Phares said, “I’m pleased to see that justice work to dismiss him. He claimed that he down to 5 after Zane Terkel, CEO of one of Behavioral Consultations is finally being served, though it took a long recently received absurdly low scores on a the company’s largest franchisees, announced Food • Supplies • Gifts time for Shannon to be charged. What Shan- performance review in which he was wrongly earlier this year that he would not build non and Rien did to me was out of pure hate. accused of not smiling enough and other more restaurants or hire more workers due Cat Adoptions through Local Rescue I hope to see a hate-crime enhancer added to behaviors that he denied. to Obamacare. He said that he should not Groups both of the charges.” “I have been discriminated against by be forced to provide health insurance to his According to Phares and Kathrine, Hen- Applebee’s and their management and … workers. We Do dricks hollered, “Fucking faggot, I’m going to I continue to experience discrimination,” Also, Applebee’s failed to meet any of the House kill you,” before striking Phares. Phares said. “ minimal guidelines tracked by the Diners’ Calls! 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No evidence had surfaced to change claiming that the husband of another co- Phares said despite all the negatives, he’s (414) 272-CATS (2287) her mind, she said on June 5. worker threatened to kill him. continued to work at Applebee’s because he catdoctor98.com In addition to going nearly three months As news of the attack drew widespread likes the customers and earns good tips in without being charged, Shannon Hendricks public attention, dozens of people posted an area where decent-paying jobs are scarce. was allowed to keep her job at Applebee’s comments on the restaurant’s Facebook page Please find us on Facebook! for some time following the attack. Ironically, – some sympathizing with Phares and others WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 5 6 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013

By Lisa Neff Clark said. And one Sun- made sure Clark had an audi- Staff writer day morning, Pathfinders ence when he reached the Wisconsin reps seek With a story to tell, Tim received a call from a police capital. And U.S. Rep. Gwen Clark headed to Washington, representative who said, “We Moore, D-Milwaukee, is at D.C. The Pathfinders board believe one of your kids is work drafting an LGBT-inclu- legal protections for member appeared before a dead.” sive measure for the reau- congressional panel on June “D.J., with all his youthful thorization of the Runaway 11 to talk about the risks promise and life, was dead and Homeless Youth Act this LGBT homeless youth runaway LGBT youth face on from a drug overdose,” Clark session. Milwaukee streets. He also said. “One of our staff had to The reauthorization work shared some startling statis- go to the coroner’s office to is in the mark-up stage, tics about a population that identify his body.” said Moore, whose role in should be experiencing the Clark’s goal in D.C. was to guaranteeing the legislation best years of their lives. advise congressional repre- is LGBT-inclusive is pivotal. The story Clark told sentatives and their staffs on She’s widely credited with was that of D.J., a good kid changes needed in the fed- passage earlier this year of whose family didn’t accept eral Homeless and Runaway the reauthorized Violence his homosexuality. He left his Youth Act to protect this Against Women Act and home in northern Wisconsin at-risk population. she’s credited with making for Milwaukee. There are at least two sure Republicans didn’t strike “It is important to note at House members from Wis- LGBT provisions from that this point that if we do not consin who need no con- bill. intervene with care within vincing. Openly gay U.S. Rep. the first 72 hours that a Mark Pocan, D-Madison, HOMELESS on next page kid hits the street, then that youngster is likely to fall By the numbers into drugs, crime and sur- • Nearly 1.7 million youth under the age of 18 run away vival sex,” said Clark, a board from home each year. member of Pathfinders. The • About 400,000 of these youth remain outside their Milwaukee-based nonprofit home for more than a week. is dedicated to “empowering • About 125,000 are homeless for more than a month. youth in crisis to make posi- • About 20–40 percent of runaway and homeless tive life choices” and assists .youth identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender with providing emergency or questioning. Photo: Courtesy shelter and education. U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, is working to include LGBT protec- D.J. did fall into drugs, was Sources: National Alliance to End Homelessness, Center for tions in a reauthorization of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. house hopping and engaged American Progress in survival sex for money,

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HOMELESS from prior page and that they are treated the discrimination required for “I’m just very, very proac- same as other youth when grant applicants,” Moore Key Legislation tive at seeking and identify- they seek help from shelters said. Congress may consider four measures this session that ing gaps in our legislation,” and other service providers,” This, she added, “will not could help homeless LGBT youths. Moore said. Clark said. “Congress can do be a slam dunk.” • The Student Non-Discrimination Act, which has been As she worked on the this with the reauthorization But neither was enact- introduced, would help prevent bullying in schools. It Violence Against Women of the RHY Act.” ing an inclusive Violence establishes the right to an education free of harassment Act, Moore realized it could The Runaway and Home- Against Women Act. because of sexual orientation and gender identity. not be assumed that ser- less Youth Act, first enacted “Coalition-building • The Safe Schools Improvement Act, which has been vice-providers would meet in 1974 as part of the Juve- is key,” Moore said. “We introduced, would require federally funded schools to the needs of LGBT home- nile Justice and Delinquency resisted the temptation to implement policies against bullying and require states to less people without federal Prevention Act, provides just get it done. … Sticking collect and report statistics on school harassment. requirements. She’s taking for three major programs together really works.” • The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act would be the same approach with the – street outreach, drop-ins Also vital in a reautho- reauthorized to require federal grant recipients to adopt runaway and homeless youth and transitional living – to rized RHY Act is that the non-discrimination policies that include sexual orienta- legislation. meet basic needs, including government collect data tion and gender identity. “The number of LGBTQ safe living, counseling, cloth- Photo: markpocanblogspot about LGBT homelessness U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, • The Reconnecting Youth to Prevent Homelessness homeless youth in the gen- ing and food. and that service providers D-Madison, helped bring Act, which has not been reintroduced, would improve eral population, that turns Moore has an understand- get adequate training so Tim Clark, an advo- training, educational opportunities and permanent place- out to be 5 to 7 percent of ing of those basic needs. She they can help gay kids. cate for LGBT homeless ment planning for older foster-care youth. the population,” Moore said. ran away from home the “It isn’t going to be youth, to Washington, “But when you look at the April 1968 night that Martin easy,” Moore said of the D.C., this month. homeless, there have been Luther King Jr. was murdered. work ahead in the GOP- don’t think being easy is the You don’t get to not do it some reports that up to 40 “It was horrific enough,” controlled House. “But I criterion for taking action. … because stuff is hard.” percent of homeless youth Moore said. “Full of trauma. are LGBTQ. This is a very, … A lot of what I do here is very startling statistic.” guided by my personal expe- “With gay youth coming rience.” out at much earlier ages, The congresswoman also they are faced with family has spent time with advo- rejection, traumatic religious cates for runaway youth, responses, bullying and vio- toured facilities and talked lence,” Clark said in testimo- with kids and leaders in the ny he prepared for the Wash- LGBT community in Mil- ington visit. “All this occurs waukee, where a number of at a time when they are so organizations embarked on young and fully dependent on the groundbreaking LGBT their families for emotional, Homeless Youth Initia- physical and material safety.” tive, with support from the In addition to the threats Cream City Foundation. that runaway and homeless Moore said chief among LGBT youth face on the the recommendations for street, they also face height- the reauthorization bill is ened danger in the emer- a requirement that service gency shelters where they providers adopt and adhere are supposed to find security. to a non-discrimination pol- “Legislative action is icy that includes sexual ori- required to ensure that LGBT entation and gender identity. youth no longer account for a “My bill would make a disproportionate part of the simple statement of non- homeless youth population

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Anthony Brown of Milwaukee won a case of Wisconsin wine, a gift box of Wisconsin cheese and sausage, and a rainbow-themed serving set in WiG’s PrideFest raffle. 8 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 Madison conference addresses issues of male sexual abuse By Jay Rath than have diabetes (one in Contributing writer 10) and heart disease (one “We are learning more and in eight); yet as a society paths to healing more each day that sexual we are still largely unwilling The Paths to Healing conference takes place on June 20 abuse is far more widespread to offer compassion, support at the Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive. Attendance among males than was previ- and resources to male survi- costs $30 in advance or $40 at the door and covers all ously thought,” says Chris- vors,” Anderson says. sessions and lunch. topher Anderson, executive He continues, “It should For more, visit the Facebook page for “Paths to Heal- director of MaleSurvivor, be noted in light of the cur- ing: Conference on Child Sex Abuse Survival” or go to and one of the presenters at rent military sexual abuse www.wcasa.org and click on the events tab. A limited Madison’s upcoming Paths to scandals that one of the most number of scholarships are available and can be applied Healing conference. shocking statistics that has for during registration. For additional information, contact “Current research indi- not been reported is that the Callen Harty at 608-469-6686. cates that approximately 1 majority of military (sexual in 6 boys are sexually abused abuse) survivors are male – before the age of 16, and in approximately 56 percent.” get audience includes sur- Other presentations some populations the num- At the Paths to Healing vivors, as well as partners, include “Healing Families: bers are even higher,” he says. conference, Anderson will be families, therapists, teachers, When Sexual Abuse Hits MaleSurvivor is a national sharing information with the law enforcement profession- Home” by Chris Wirth and nonprofit based in New York audience about some of the als and others. Rainbow Marifrog, who are City. It’s committed to pre- unique pressures male sur- “Male sexual abuse can be licensed family and marriage vention and support involving vivors face. He also will offer a taboo topic even in the therapists at Madison’s Can- all forms of sexual victimiza- suggestions for effectively sexual assault community, opy Center’s Oasis program Sexual Assault will present includes the film “Boys and tion of boys and men. That’s working with this population. and I felt that opening up the for the treatment of sexual an introduction to survivor- Men Healing,” followed by also the mission of Madison’s “In addition, I’ll speak about discussion would be helpful abuse. Peter Isely, Midwest ship. Kelly Anderson, execu- a panel discussion led by Paths to Healing conference. a new paradigm for thinking to many people,” says Callen director of Survivors Net- tive director of Madison’s Christopher Anderson. The conference, scheduled and talking about recovery Harty, playwright and Proud work of Those Abused by Rape Crisis Center, will lead “The truth is that every for June 20 at the Sheraton from trauma … that we feel Theater/Milwaukee artistic Priests, will present “Choose a community discussion on survivor of abuse is capable Hotel will focus especially is a powerful tool for survi- director. He’s also the con- Your Difficulty: Survivor responses and ways to help and worthy of healing, but on survival and mending for vors,” he says. ference’s lead organizer. Activism as a Path to Justice survivors. we need to be doing a better male victims. A variety of organiza- Harty will talk about heal- and Healing.” The day will culminate job getting that message out,” “There are more men who tions are lending expertise ing through creative expres- Stephen Montagna of the with “Dare to Dream,” a says Anderson. are survivors of sexual abuse to the conference. The tar- sion.” Wisconsin Coalition Against MaleSurvivor program that

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ILLINOIS fron prior page There was a recess for committee meetings, followed by hours of debate on other bills, followed by another recess, and more debate on other measures. Rumors began circulating at about 5 p.m. that SB 10 would not be called. Then, shortly after 7 p.m., Harris made the tearful announcement that there would be no vote that night. “Several of my colleagues have indicated they’d not be will- ing to cast a vote on this bill today,” he said. “And I’ve never been sadder to accept this request, but I have to keep my eye, as we all must, on the ultimate prize. They’ve asked for time to go back to their districts, talk to their constituents and reach out to their minds and hearts and have told me they’ll return in November with their word that they’re prepared to support this legislation. And I take my colleagues at their word they shall.” He apologized to the families “who were hoping to wake up tomorrow as full and equal citizens of this state.” When he concluded his remarks, Harris received a stand- ing ovation from other representatives and those in the gallery. “Rep. Harris has been our stalwart leader in the General Assembly, masterfully leading the way for civil unions, fund- ing for AIDS/HIV services, and other important initiatives impacting seniors, women and children,” said Cherkasov. “Probably no one in that body ached more than he did in announcing his decision.” Openly lesbian state Rep. Deb Mell, D-Chicago, also spoke from the floor. She and her wife were married in Iowa but Illinois only recognizes their relationship as a civil union. “Today,” she said, “we were hoping that our state could give our union the high recognition that society gives two people that want to spend their life together – and that’s marriage.” Mell urged colleagues, when they meet later this year, to vote for the bill. “Hit that green button. Hit it for love. Hit it for equality, because we are more alike than different.” She also received a standing ovation. Responding to the delay in the vote, Chad Griffin, presi- dent of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights group, said, “For months, LGBT couples and their children have had their lives put on hold throughout an exhaustive political process that ultimately came up short.” In the days after the non-vote, activists, lawmakers and editorial writers argued over blame – whether there was a shortage of votes from the black caucus, a failure to effec- tively lobby black and Latino lawmakers, over-lobbying on Quinn’s part or disinterest on Madigan’s part. 12 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 Busting the turkey baster myth

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By Lisa Neff reinvigoration of the Christian right, lead- U.S. Defense of unconstitutional. In 2011, the Obama admin- Staff writer ing to the federal Defense of Marriage Act Marriage Act istration’s Justice Department said while it is (DOMA) and a rash of legislation and state enforcing the law, it will not defend it in court. constitutional amendments defining marriage DOMA: The 104th Congress overwhelm- as the union of a man and a woman and ingly passed the Defense of Marriage Act and BEFORE THE COURT: U.S. v. Wind- President Bill Clinton signed the measure sor. The case involves 83-year-old Edith Wind- into law in 1996. DOMA contains two basic sor challenging DOMA’s federal marriage EVOLUTIONARY: In 2004, Massa- definition. Because the government didn’t chusetts became the first state to legalize provisions – one allows states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages from other recognize her same-sex marriage, Windsor same-sex marriage. The number of marriage paid $363,000 in inheritance taxes after her equality states has increased to 12, as well as states and the second prohibits the federal the District of Columbia. At first the progress government from recognizing same-sex mar- riages. MARRIAGE on next page was slow, but the pace in recent years has picked up. Last year, three states legalized BENEFITS DENIED: More than 1,100 same-sex marriage and, in May, three more benefits and rights are tied to marriage at states – Delaware, Rhode Island and Min- the federal level. These benefits, currently In the beginning nesota – did so. ALOHA FIGHT: Gay civil rights activ- denied to married gay and lesbian couples, ists have fought for the freedom to marry include Social Security payments to surviving since before the term “gay” was in wide use. REVOLUTIONARY: In 1996, when spouses, surviving parent benefits, nearly 200 But the push became better organized and DOMA passed, 27 percent of Americans income tax provisions or deductions, fam- more prominent in the mid-1990s, particu- thought same-sex marriage should be legal. ily and medical leave, immigration rights and larly in Hawaii, which was then expected to The numbers have changed dramatically over continued health care coverage. become the first state to legalize same-sex the years: 1999, 35 percent; 2005, 37 percent; LAW REVIEW: Judges in Massachu- Photo: courtesy marriage. 2007, 46 percent; 2009, 40 percent; 2011, 46 setts, New York and California have declared Instead, the push for equality spawned the percent; 2013, 53 percent. the federal marriage definition in DOMA U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.

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MARRIAGE from prior page POSSIBLE OUTCOMES: The justices, wife died in 2009. Had her spouse been a during oral arguments, showed interest in man, there would have been no tax. Windsor whether Prop 8 proponents had standing in is represented by a team that includes the the case. If not, the court could duck a deci- American Civil Liberties Union. sion. That’s scenario one, and it likely would DOMA is being defended by House mean same-sex marriages would resume in Republicans who hired attorneys using tax- California. payer money. Scenario two is the court upholds Prop CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION: 8 and rules same-sex marriage is not a con- Does Section 3 of DOMA violate the Fifth stitutional right. This would mean each state Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection would decide how to treat same-sex couples. as applied to people of the same sex who are legally married in their states. Scholars, blog- gers and lawyers POSSIBLE OUTCOMES: During oral have been debat- arguments, justices took an interest in wheth- ing the scenarios er House Republicans had legal standing to and the possible defend the law and why the Justice Depart- votes since the ment was not defending DOMA. But at this High Court took stage, most legal experts don’t expect the both cases. The court to simply dismiss the case and leave one clear consen- the lower court ruling – against DOMA – in sus is that Justice place. Such a ruling is the first of several pos- Photo: courtesy Justice Anthony Kennedy Anthony Kennedy sible scenarios. will be the key In scenario two, the court upholds the fed- fifth vote – or swing vote – on the deci- eral marriage definition and legally married sion. same-sex couples still will be denied more than 1,100 federal benefits. In scenario three, the court strikes down In scenario three, the court rules narrowly DOMA and married same-sex couples have and strikes down California’s amendment. access to federal benefits associated with Depending on the language in the ruling, such that legal status. If the majority accepts a decision could only affect California or it the Obama administration’s argument that could affect states with domestic partner- discrimination based on sexual orientation ship or civil union laws. AFER calls this the should be unconstitutional, states could have “seven-state ruling,” a reference to the seven a hard time justifying anti-gay marriage laws. states that recognize same-sex relationships with full partnership or civil unions but deny California marriage rights. Proposition 8 In scenario four – the best scenario for PEOPLE’S VOTE: After a state LGBT people in the United States – the court supreme court ruling in May 2008, same- finds that the guarantee of equal protection sex couples were able to marry in the state means gays and lesbians have a right to marry. for a brief period. Then, in November 2008, If the ruling is wide-ranging, every other state California voters approved Proposition 8 and marriage ban could be overturned. AFER calls amended their constitution to limit marriage this the “50-state ruling” because same-sex to unions “between a man and a woman.” marriage would be legal everywhere. Catholic and Mormon institutions invested heavily in promoting Prop 8. On watch TIME TABLE: The court has finished LAW REVIEW: Prop 8 has been ruled hearing oral arguments for this term and is unconstitutional by a U.S. district court and expected to recess at the end of the month. an appeals court. Because arguments took place in late March, BEFORE THE COURT: Hollingsworth many court-watchers expect opinions in late v. Perry. The case involves two same-sex June. But there is no advance notice for when couples – Kris Perry and Sandy Stier and a decision may be handed down. Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo – seeking the freedom to marry in California. Attorneys In Wisconsin Ted Olson and David Boies with the Ameri- HEY PARTNER: A domestic registry can Foundation for Equal Rights represent law – which faces a right-wing challenge in the couples. court – has provided some benefits to same- Prop 8’s defense is being paid for by sex couples since August 2009. proponents of the ballot initiative, because The law was enacted after voters, in California’s governor and attorney general – November 2006, amended the constitution the current administration and a prior admin- to define marriage as the union of a man and istration – declined to defend the measure. a woman. Wisconsin same-sex couples can marry in CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION: neighboring Iowa and soon in Minnesota, but Does the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th the state won’t recognize those mariages. Amendment prohibit California from defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman? wisconsingazette.com updated all day. 16 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 WiG’s WEB PICKS { Editorial } Some of our favorite recent pictorials from cyberspace Time to end reefer madness and legalize pot

Eighteen states and the District of Columbia now have laws legalizing marijuana in some form, mostly for medical use. The Illinois Legislature recently enacted a medical marijuana law that has been sitting unsigned on Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk since May 17. Legalizing marijuana, which is already widely used and more harmless than alcohol, is a great step forward toward ending the preposterous so-called “war on drugs.” Just as the end of Prohibition was inevitable, so is the end of the drug war folly. An estimated $1 trillion has been spent on this “war” since President Richard Nixon launched it in 1971. The campaign has not only failed to reduce drug use in the United States, but it has also given rise to a brutal wave of international crime that’s destroyed our inner cities, strained our relations with other nations, murdered hundreds of thousands of innocent citizens, corrupted law-enforcement officials and ruined millions of lives. Drug offenses are responsible for nearly half of the 2.2 million people currently residing in the nation’s prisons and jails. They are the reason why the United States has the largest reported incarceration rate in the world. Young people sent to jail on drug-related charges begin life with two strikes against them. Saddling them with prison records and exposing them to hardened criminals at an impressionable age help train the next generation of criminals. The drug war disproportionately targets African Americans. A report issued by the ACLU on June 4 showed that blacks were arrested for marijuana possession at six times the rate of whites in Wisconsin in 2010, despite having usage rates comparable with whites. Wisconsin ranked fifth in the nation for racial disparities in marijuana possession arrests in 2010, according to the report. It also found that between 2001 and 2010, the disparity between the races for marijuana arrests increased by 150 percent, the third highest such increase in the nation. As a result of all this incarceration, Wisconsin now spends three times as much on the prison system as it does on students. Since students who don’t graduate from high school are eight times more likely to be incarcerated throughout their lifetimes than those who do, this ridiculous prioritizing of taxpayer money will lead to even less money for schools in the future. Clearly someone is benefiting from the drug war or this insanity would not be allowed to continue. From police officers on the take to politicians exploiting anti- drug demagoguery to “smaller government” officials who dole out lucrative prison contracts to the security companies that support them, there will be some sore losers when the war on drugs ends. And end it must. Our government’s addiction to the drug war is too costly to soci- ety in too many ways. In 2010, Wisconsin spent at least $15.63 million and as much as $73.1 million enforcing marijuana laws alone. And marijuana is only one of the many illegal and controlled substances. We hope the marijuana legalization laws gaining traction across the country are the beginning of the end of reefer madness along with the entire black-market drug industry.

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ON THE RECORD The rough road to PrideFest reasonable, but it effectively cess. They were unprepared ing lecture Norquist gave to “The debate about marriage disenfranchised the newcom- for the level of criticism. gay leaders. The veto stung equality often centers, however ers, who were mostly lesbi- These divisions healed even more because it came discretely, on an appeal to the Bible. Opinion ans. Nothing is more likely to over time. The GPU reluc- in the context of a wave of Unfortunately, such appeals often JAMAKAYA piss off lesbians than telling tantly but correctly moved homophobic attacks at the reflect a lack of biblical literacy. … them they don’t have the toward relinquishing Pride time of the Dahmer case. They are looking for one ancient I’ve covered some wild right to vote! There was lots organizing to a broader, Queer Nation led spirited sound bite to convince people what they already stories related to Milwaukee of yelling and chaos. more representative commu- protests against Norquist believe. … (A biblical) argument against same-sex Pride events over the years. A second furor broke out nity entity. A series of crises, to no avail. Anger over the marriage is wholly unsustainable. We all know this, but Pride’s growing pains are a when a male presenter casu- including anti-gay measures veto mobilized the commu- very few scholars are talking about it, because they fascinating part of our his- ally suggested that a “slave by the Milwaukee County nity to secure new spon- don’t want to take the heat.” tory. auction” would be a good Board and the Jeffrey Dah- sors and funds for the Pride – Iowa University professor ROBERT R. CARGILL, Years before PrideFest, in fundraiser. Jaws dropped and mer case, along with the festival, which was held in talking to reporters about an article he co-authored 1987 or ’88, the first open the battle resumed, with desire for a community cen- Juneau Park from 1991–93 for the Des Moines Register. The article elaborated meeting of the Gay Pride accusations of racism added ter, gradually drew Milwau- and moved to Veterans Park what the Bible really extols about marriage, including Planning Committee of the to sexism. The disagreements kee’s lesbian and gay commu- in 1994. the practices of polygamy and wedding rape victims Gay People’s Union nearly grew nearly physical. Half the nities together on common Although finances were to their rapists. degenerated into a riot. Peo- room was spitting mad, the ground. still dicey, PrideFest made ple outside the GPU were other half reverted to defen- Another challenge to be great strides in terms of logis- “I think that more important than that is making demanding input, and the sive mode. overcome was Mayor John tics and attendance. Visionary certain that women are recognized by those com- GPU realized it could benefit Looking back, this acrimo- Norquist’s veto of Pride leaders set their sights on panies. … They don’t want the decisions made in from broader involvement to nious meeting represented Parade funds in January 1992. Henry Maier Festival Park, Washington.” build a better event. What the inevitable clash between The mayor had encour- the home of Summerfest – U.S. REP. MARSHA BLACKBURN, R-Tenn., tell- resulted, however, was a per- gay men and lesbian feminist aged the Pride Committee and ethnic festivals, as the ing David Axlerod on NBC’s “Meet The Press” that fect storm of miscommunica- organizers, who had evolved to apply for a $5,000 grant ultimate venue for PrideFest. women don’t want laws mandating that women tion between lesbian activ- politically on largely separate from the city’s Festival Fund, When that goal was achieved receive the same pay as men for doing the same job. ists and the longtime, mostly tracks. Many lesbians, veter- which would have covered in 1996, the Wisconsin Light The gender pay gap has widened to 80.9 percent over male members of the GPU. ans of battered women’s and part of the festival that year. ran a banner headline exult- the past 12 months. The first issue that set anti-rape campaigns, viewed Committee members applied ing: “Summerfest Grounds, things off was limiting the men as the enemy, and some for the funds and lobbied Here We Come!” Our “If you have a hang-up about it, I hope you can get voting rights of people in of what they heard at this the Common Council, which three-day PrideFest, featuring over it, because it’s real.” attendance. Because it was meeting reinforced that approved the request. national, regional and local – JOE NAMATH offering advice to professional a GPU committee meeting, impression. GPU members, But to everyone’s shock, talent, is now a solid part of athletes who don’t like gays. it was announced that only for their part, felt they were the mayor vetoed the allo- the summer festival season. GPU members could vote on making an honest effort to cation. As offensive as the “I guess I don’t care if people know. I’m not planning items. This sounds invite others into the pro- betrayal was the patroniz- ashamed. A crime is a crime.” – Chicago rape victim ALEXANDRIA CLARKE speaking at a press conference about being attacked in daylight on May 2 in Chicago’s Edgewater neighbor- hood at a CTA bus shelter. Honoring local heroes: Part 4 “I am 96 years old. I have many grandchildren. I would hate to leave them a world where guns are board of one of Wisconsin’s before. Those of you who easily accessible. Children don’t vote, adults do. It’s many amazing nonprofits, you have – and will continue – to We can time to do something to make our children safer. have helped to transform the pursue the path forward are continue to America’s cowboy days are over.” Opinion region. all local heroes. – Actor KIRK DOUGLAS, who often played cow- jason Burns Support for the LGBT Successful nonprofit mem- advance our boys in movies, issuing a plea for gun control in an community has never been bership organizations listen essay he wrote for The Huffington Post. Over the last eight weeks, stronger in Wisconsin – or to and are accountable to movement I have profiled three remark- the United States. But while their members. Over the last “The attitude that it is no longer important to able individuals who are mak- our future looks bright, our year, you have stepped for- and our elect our own ... could not be more wrong. ... We ing a difference in the every- work is far from done. The ward in big ways to help need powerful and unyielding openly LGBT candidates day lives of LGBT Wiscon- path forward still has many steer the work of organiza- community in office. That includes electing Speaker Christine sinites. The activism of Ray challenges. So before we tions such as Equality Wis- by working Quinn.” Vahey, Denise Cawley and say that we can’t give any- consin. You have saved and – Gay former Clinton White House advisor DAVID Jolie McKenna has and will more, volunteer anymore or recharged the Milwaukee locally. MIXNER denouncing the detractors of Christine continue to positively impact go to one more event, we LGBT Community Center, Quinn, the out lesbian running for mayor of New York. the lives of thousands. must reach deep and find making it once more a hub Choosing the first three the strength to push through of positive activities and a “Kraft has gone too far and will push away loyal, con- honorees wasn’t easy. There whatever barrier lies behind beacon of hope. of our anti-gay constitutional servative customers with this new ad campaign. The are so many people who’ve our hesitation and continue Marriage equality is tak- amendment will occur. consumers they are attempting to attract – women played critical roles in the giving all that we can. ing the nation by storm, and You are a part of this and mothers - are the very ones they are driving away.” continued development of It has been truly remark- while there is a clear path movement and a part of the –The anti-gay fringe group ONE MILLION MOMS our community. So how can able to watch the community forward in Wisconsin, it will community. At PrideFest, we commenting on Kraft’s new advertising campaign for I pick just one final person? come together in so many take time and significant celebrated all that we have Zesty Italian dressing that features a nearly nude hunky The answer is, I can’t. The ways over the last year and resources to get there. accomplished as a commu- male model. fourth and final honoree is a half. Through the learned In the meantime, we can nity. all of you! lessons of the past and the continue to advance our Now the party’s over and Whether you are a sup- infusion of new leadership, movement and our commu- we’re back to work on the portive partner of a com- we have built a stronger and nity by working locally to accomplishments that we’ll munity leader or a person more united LGBT commu- build the foundation upon celebrate at future Pride- who volunteers for the nity in Wisconsin than ever which the eventual repeal Fests. 18 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013

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Wisconsin appeals court Anti-Violence Project said the victim Pocan, Moore celebrate Pride rules voter ID law suffered “substantial injuries, including U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan and Gwen Moore, D-Wis., ushered in June with statements cel- constitutional broken bones in the face.” ebrating the rainbow-splashed Pride month. A Wisconsin appeals court ruled that a • The U.S. Department of Pocan, co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and a lawmaker from Madi- state law requiring voters to show photo Housing and Urban Development son, stated in part, “As we reflect on the journey we’ve traveled – the struggles, the sacri- identification at the polls is constitutional. announced $32 million in grants to assist fices, the stories of love and loss that have defined a decades-long crusade for justice – we The decision reverses a ruling by Judge more than 1,300 extremely low-income recognize the tremendous progress that we’ve achieved, and look ahead to the obstacles Richard Niess in March 2012 on a challenge persons and families living with HIV/AIDS. that remain on our path toward full equality.” filed by the League of Women Voters in Dane The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Moore, from Milwaukee, stated in part, “Since the Stonewall riots in June 1969, we have County Circuit Court. was awarded a housing renewal grant of made great progress toward securing equal rights and opportunities for all Americans. While But the legal dispute continues over the $1,369,420 to continue providing tenant- we recognize that there is more work to be done, I encourage all people to celebrate the law. Another Dane County judge’s decision based rental assistance and supportive achievements of the LGBT community and the diversity they bring to our great nation.” blocking the ID requirement in a separate services throughout the state. lawsuit still stands. Also, there are two federal • Illinois Republicans, after months In other news … lawsuits challenging the measure. of public infighting, selected a new leader on • Cream City Foundation is making plans for its June 1. The party’s central committee chose annual My Best Friend is Straight fundraiser and social. The Guilty plea in slaying of committeeman and lobbyist Jack Dorgan event is July 25 at the North Point Lighthouse in Milwaukee. transgender of Rosemont as the party’s chair for the For more, visit creamcityfoundation.org. Victor L. Stewart pleaded guilty on June 5 next year. He replaces outgoing chairman • Fair Wisconsin’s annual membership meeting takes to second-degree reckless homicide in the Pat Brady, who resigned last month after place at 10 a.m. June 29 at AFSCME, 8033 Excelsior Drive, death of Evon “Yung LT” Young, a 22-year- conservatives complained about his Madison. Attendees can expect to meet board directors, old transgender man. Stewart appeared in public support for gay marriage and other hear board reports and adopt revisions to the group’s Milwaukee court with attorney Deborah leadership issues. bylaws. For more, visit fairwisconsin.com. Vishny and pleaded guilty to the reduced • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton • The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Com- charge. He is due to be sentenced on July 23. Catholic Church in Crystal Lake, Ill., is Photo: City of Racine merce hosts a celebration in Racine at 5:30 p.m. July 23 at Three others still face homicide charges and dropping its sponsorship of Cub Scout and Racine Mayor John Henry & Wanda’s, 501 Sixth St. Special guests include Mayor one went on trial on June 10. Boy Scout groups due to the organization’s Dickert. John Dickert and state Rep. Cory Mason. For more, visit decision to accept gay boys. The Rev. Brian wislgbtchamber.com. In other news … Grady sent a letter to the scouts’ local – L.N. • Appleton police arrested a man council saying it was “not only unjust, for an alleged anti-LGBT attack on June 3 but immoral” for boys to share tents on at Jones Park. The Fox Valley & Oshkosh camping trips with gay Scouts. Visit WiG: wisconsingazette.com Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer – L.N. and L.W. Updated all day.

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Despite chilly and sometimes overcast weather, PrideFest Milwaukee drew slightly higher attendance this year than in 2012, when weather conditions were perfect. PrideFest officials said 28,340 patrons came through the Summerfest gates June 7–9, about 277 more people than in 2012, which saw record revenue for the event. A strong opening-night audience for gay performer Andy Bell, who drew 8 percent more people than last year’s open- ing performer Belinda Carlisle, helped set the pace for a busy day on Saturday, which was headlined by the Indigo Girls. Sunday, which threatened rain, was a quieter day. In addition to increased attendance, the event attracted more sponsorships from more companies than ever before, according to PrideFest president Scott Gunkel. In a press release, Gunkel thanked new sponsorship committee mem- bers Denise Haussy and Tangia Stegall for their assistance. He also thanked Francisco Araiza, who sponsored the multi- cultural stage, Todd Slusar for bringing in increased support from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, J.R. Witt, for bring- ing in Baird and GE as first-time sponsors, Dan Italiano for bringing in Red Bull, and Jerry Johnson for securing support for the History Project. A new vendor for the dance pavilion, brought it in by Tony Bilot, gave PrideFest “a huge discount” on enhanced sound and lighting effects, Gunkel said. This year’s PrideFest was larger and more varied than ever, featuring new venues and programs. The Riviera Maya Stage highlighted multicultural music, and the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center created a sort of mini version of itself in a two-story structure on the south end of the festival grounds near the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse Stage. The mini center featured performers, family-friendly activities and a giant inflatable slide. Proud Theater, a Wisconsin LGBTQIA youth theater orga- nization, brought its three troupes from Madison, Wausau and Milwaukee to PrideFest to perform together for the first time at the center’s site. The event also marked Proud Theater Milwaukee’s first public appearance since its initial soft launch in April. “The Center received wonderful feedback about being much more visible and offering expanded programming to reflect the diversity of our community,” said board member Denise Cawley. “We welcomed more than 50 new members and had more than 150 volunteers working over the course of the weekend.” PrideFest attendees were given the option of adding a $1 donation to the center on their ticket prices as well as donations at the gate. The center raised $839 through the program. There was a minor disturbance during the Saturday hip- hop performance at the multi-cultural stage, where a fight broke out but was quickly contained. “Unfortunately, a few people had to ruin it for everyone PRIDEFEST else,” Gunkel said, noting that such incidents had occurred in the past, and he remains committed to having a hip-hop stage june 7–9 at future events. 20 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 30, 2013 PRIDE 2013

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PHOTO: Tom Cruze/AP GoLd Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at the 42nd annual Chicago Gay Pride Club Charlie’s Parade on June 26, 2011. The parade grew so long in 2012 that organizers Terri Coughlin scaled back this year’s event to avoid overcrowding and security problems. Roland Dittus The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center, Marquette University Activists try to bar politicos Paul Milakovich This work is personal. The work of PNC Bank from Chicago Pride parade Lisa Stueland & Sarah Milinovich Cream City Foundation is personal to siLver From WiG reports Griselda Aldrete A Change.org petition launched after ON PARADE all of us and to our best friends…that Jody Armata the Illinois House failed to vote on mar- The Chicago Pride Parade, one of Bella Caffe riage equality before the end of its regular the world’s largest, is scheduled for Bronze Optical session calls for barring politicians from the June 30. The parade kicks off at noon is why we all gather. While we celebrate Susan M. Davis Paul R. Fairchild upcoming Chicago Gay Pride Parade. at Montrose Avenue and Broadway in Louisella & William Frank The annual celebration through heavily Uptown and ends near the intersec- community, while we celebrate one tion of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Barbara Hayden LGBT North Side neighborhoods draws Renee Kirnberger & Michael many politicians from the city and through- Road in Lincoln Park. A Pride music another, while we celebrate and welcome Klemm out the state, even in non-election years. festival will be staged on North Halsted Jose A. Milan In fact, participation in Chicago’s Pride has Street in East Lakeview on the preced- our best friends, we remember…and it Dan Sawall often been taken as an early signal of a poli- ing weekend, June 22–23. Wisc. LGBT Chamber of Commerce tician’s support for LGBT causes. is clear…our work is not done. Media sponsors But the Change.org petition states that possibly in August. Lawmakers left Spring- 88.9 Radio Milwaukee “105 days have passed in order to gain the field with a lot of unfinished business. Wisconsin Gazette amount of votes needed for SB-10 (Illinois’ Meanwhile, the House co-sponsors of pending same-sex marriage bill) and then at the state marriage equality bill have issued the moment it needed to be called, we sud- an apology to LGBT families who rushed My Best Friend is... denly did not have enough votes so it has to the Capitol on May 31 expecting to see now been postponed till November. How history made. ...Latina could they not hear the people cry out for The apology stated, “Like you, we are My best Friend is...... Butch equality? So why should we be subjected to incredibly disappointed about what hap- ...... my brother ...Bisexual hear them cry out for votes and elections pened Friday in Springfield. But let’s not during our time of being proud of who we forget something very important: Marriage ...myAsian sister ...Queer ...black are and the battles we have overcome?” equality is going to happen. The petition is addressed to the Illinois “The more united we are in the coming ...Questioning ...native american ...Fem House and also the organizers of the 44th days and weeks, the sooner the bill will get ...White ...My dad annual Pride march. It went online on June ...Gay passed – and the sooner our dream of full ...Lesbian 3 and, as of June 9 had drawn 1,960 signa- equality will become a reality.” ...Transgender ...My MoM tures. The letter is signed by state Reps. Chris- ...Latino ...my Minister On the final night of the session, openly tian L. Mitchell, Maria Antonio Berrios, Kelly ...Intersexed gay state Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, M. Cassidy, Deborah Mell, Sam Yingling, Lou strAiGHt announced that the bill would not be called Lang, Sara Feigenholtz, Naomi D. Jako- ...Love before the House adjourned. He said col- bsson, Ann M. Williams, Robert F. Mart- leagues needed the summer to reconnect wick, Mike Smiddy, Robyn Gabel, Barbara with constituents before a vote, possibly Flynn Currie, Laura Fine and Harris. 759 N. Milwaukee Street, Suite 522 in the fall. State Sen. Heather A. Steans, who spon- Later, House Speaker Michael Madigan sored the bill in the Senate, also signed the Milwaukee, WI 53202 announced an extension of the deadline so letter. The Senate approved the legislation CreamCityFoundation.org | 414.225.0244 that the bill could be taken up if Gov. Pat on Valentine’s Day. Quinn calls a special session this summer, 24 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 30, 2013 PRIDE 2013 Island of seduction Architecture, lifestyle of New York’s Fire Island celebrated in two new books

By Lisa Neff Staff writer The way a kid feels that day before the last day of school before summer vacation? That’s the way Fire Island fans feel before the long Memorial Day weekend. The way a kid feels that day before the first day of the new school year? That’s the way Fire Island fans feel about Labor Day weekend. You can read it in the tweets city-dwellers broadcast before Memorial Day weekend – the longing messages about catching the ferry to Fire Island, slipping into flip-flops, soaking up some sun, welcoming summer. “Beach-bound, baby,” read one tweet. “I heart Fire Island,” read another. And then “Missed you. #FireIsland,” “Can’t wait to get to #FireIsland,” “Tingling thinking about #FireIslandPines,” “Escape to #FireIsland.” The barrier island is about 5.5 miles across Great South Bay from Long Island and reached mostly by ferry. In the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 292 permanent residents, but the population swells in the summer, especially on the weekends, when thousands step off the ferry and head for a favorite spot on the seashore, a rendezvous at the lighthouse, a room at the Belvedere, an underwear party at The Ice Palace, a drag show at Cherries on the Bay, a Blanche Devereaux cocktail at the Blue Whale or a slice of cheese and pepperoni at Cherry Grove Pizza. The island is a summer retreat from NYC for many. And it has long been a paradise for the gay community, particularly in Cherry Grove and the Pines. In late May, after thousands of LGBT activists marched on Manhattan streets to protest a series of hate crimes, including the fatal shooting of a gay man on May 18, the serene seashore and peaceful pines beckoned with refuge and recreation. Visitors on Memorial Day saw how much the island – largely through the Fire Island Revive campaign – has rebounded after Superstorm Sandy’s high tides and strong surge damaged buildings and washed away much of the shore in October 2012. Visitors also saw the progress at the muscular Pavilion nightclub, the legendary Fire Island Photo: Metropolis Books/DAP Pines dance club destroyed by fire in November 2011 and rebuilt for “high tea,” cabaret, the- ater, art exhibits and weddings. Above, a Tom Bianchi Polaroid from “Fire Island Modernist: Horace Gif- “Although the new building has the same envelope and mix of uses as its predecessor, the ford and the Architecture of Seduction.” Below, the rebuilt Pavilion at the similarities end there,” said developer Matthew Blesso of FIP Ventures. “The new structure is Pines, which was destroyed by fire in 2011. modern and casual, bold and iconic. It is the first thing visitors seen when getting off the ferry, and we envision it to once again be the heart of the Pines community.” The Pavilion’s resurrection comes as the Pines marks its 60th anniversary, which explains why the island’s summer calendar is so crowded with events.

Examining the island’s past Two newly published books explore the history and the culture of the community. In “Fire Island Modernist: Horace Gifford and the Architecture of Seduction” from Metropolis Books, Christopher Bascom Rawlins writes how the overlooked gay architect’s beach houses transformed the landscape and the culture of Fire Island. Gifford grew up on the beaches of Florida and, in Rawlins’ telling, the architect’s deep connection to nature shows in the buildings he created for the shore just 50 minutes from the skyscrapers of New York. Rawlins was exploring the Pines – “an urban invention, possessing a rustic-chic aesthetic that only a city-dweller could conjure” – when he caught a glimpse of a seductive home through a tangle of holly trees, then saw another intriguing home and another. He began knocking on doors to inquire about the architect and, FIRE ISLAND on next page WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 25

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FIRE ISLAND from prior page Aladdin’s Braise Buckley’s Centro Café in each case, was told the designer was Gifford. Soon Rawlins rented what turned out to be Gifford’s residence and delved into a study of the architect’s life and work, which were so Cowboy Kettle Korn Cubanitas Café Lulu evocative of the Stonewall era – seductive, liberating, modern. The author describes seeing a slideshow of Gifford’s “ingenious homes flashed before me, tucked into lightly settled, utopian dunescapes. I was smitten, and determined to introduce this work to a broader public.” Harbor House Hinterland Gastropub Ian’s Pizza “Tom Bianchi: Fire Island Pines, Polaroids 1975-1983” from Damiani could serve as a companion to “Fire Island Modernist.” Bianchi photographs even appear in “Modernist” to La Perla Maharaja Martha’s Pimento Cheese strengthen the ties. Bianchi’s book – he provided the text and never-before published images, while Edmund Mason Street Grill McBob’s White wrote the introduction – tells the story of sun, sex, camaraderie and reverie in the Pines. Miller Brewing – 10th and Blake Division Bianchi first heard of Fire Island in the 1950s, when he purchased a 25-cent “physique” magazine at a newsstand in downtown Chicago that contained a photograph of bodybuilder Port of Call Bistro Sobelman’s Transfer Pizzeria Glenn Bishop on Fire Island. “Fire Island sounded exotic, perhaps a name made up by the photographer,” wrote Bianchi. “I had no idea it was a real place. Certainly I had no idea then that it was a place I would one day call home.” Twisted Fisherman Umami Moto Wolf Peach In 1970, Bianchi spent a weekend at Fire Island Pines, where he became a regular, got a with more to come! beach house, found a community and made friends. He used an SX-70 Polaroid camera to lovingly celebrate the people – men mostly, bronzed and buff, in Speedos or faded Levi’s – in the Pines. The sunny Polaroids end in 1983, as HIV brought disaster. Bianchi boxed the photographs TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 and stored them at his Palm Springs, Calif., home for decades. He said the Polaroids became a record of a lost time and a lost world too painful to visit. 5:30pm – 7:30pm But when he opened the box years later, he found the lovers and friends, alive again, back on Fire Island. THE BARTOLOTTA TENT AT DISCOVERY WORLD 500 N. HARBOR DRIVE MILWAUKEE, WI Individual Ticket: $100 Mayor’s Club memberships also available Tickets available at www.barrettformilwaukee.com or by calling (414) 271-8050 TOM BARRETT IS A TRUE PARNER IN THE FIGHT FOR EQUALITY Photos: Metropolis Books/DAP Top, “Oasis of free love” from “Fire Island Modernist: Horace Gifford and the Architecture of Seduction.” Below, The Kauth House in “Fire Island Modernist.” Paid for and Authorized by Friends of Tom Barrett, Catherine Shaw, Treasurer

26 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 All that glitters on Gatsby’s Gold Coast By Lisa Neff • Coe Hall/Planting Fields Arbo- Staff writer retum. Planting Fields is the former It’s a short ride from New York estate of insurance magnate Wil- City to Long Island’s north shore liam Robertson Coe and Standard and the Gold Coast mansions of Oil heiress Mai Rogers Coe. It is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great one of only a few remaining Gold Gatsby.” Coast estates that retains its origi- Many of the old mansions remain nal 409 acres, as well as its historic open to the public – not for roar- buildings and landscape. Coe Hall ing, wild parties, but for visitors to was built between 1918 and 1921 wander about, eyes wide and jaws as a country home in the Tudor dropped, getting an idea of how the Revival style. www.plantingfields. one percent of yesterday lived. org. On the shore: • Westbury House/Old West- • Castle Gould at Sand’s Point bury Gardens. Old Westbury Gar- Preserve. The castle was mod- dens is the former home of John eled on Ireland’s Kilkenny Castle S. Phipps, wife Margarita Grace and serves as the preserve visi- Phipps and their four children. tor center. Howard Gould, son of Completed in 1906, the Charles railroad magnate Jay Gould, built II-style mansion is surrounded by the home in 1904 with fossil-laden 200 acres of formal gardens, land- Onondaga limestone quarried from scaped grounds, woodlands, ponds Photo: LICVB upstate New York, according to the and lakes. www.oldwestburygar- Westbury House. Long Island Convention and Visi- dens.org. tor’s Bureau. The preserve houses • Coindre Hall/West Neck Farm. McKesson Brown and his wife store empire. In the early 1920s, um, planetarium and park. William three mansions representative of Constructed in 1912 as a 40-room, Pearl, who owned a pharmaceutical he commissioned the 1,600-acre K. Vanderbilt II’s will stipulated that the Gold Coast era and the famed 80,000-square-foot Medieval-style company. It later became a boys’ estate at Lloyd Neck. The English- the estate be dedicated to the “East Egg” of Fitzgerald’s novel, chateau, the castle on the water school for the Brothers of the style estate included tennis courts, “education and enjoyment of the including the Hempstead House has sweeping views of Huntington Sacred Heart. www.suffolkcoun- stables, a dairy and a farm. Today, public” and enhanced as a museum. with its 40 rooms, dramatic foyers, Harbor, according to the LICVB. tyny.gov. the estate is a state park. www. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. stone gargoyles and view of Long Coindre Hall was originally known • Caumsett State Park/Marshall nysparks.com/parks/23/details. Island Sound. www.sandspointpre- as West Neck Farm and served Field III Estate. Marshall Field III • Vanderbilt Mansion and Muse- serve.org. as a country home for George was an investment banker and um. The site consists of a mansion, heir to the Chicago department marine and natural history muse- WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 27 28 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 Expert Care Personal Attention

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Working to make Wisconsin a marriage-equality state, CHRIS ABELE MILWAUKEE COUNT Y EXECUTIVE 30 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 ‘We won’t allow these sick people to hold gay parades in our country’ ‘We still have a long way to go. People continue to be killed, arrested and harassed simply because of who they are or who they love. In too many places, LGBT people and their supporters are still attacked if they just attempt to stand up for their rights.’

traditions and our morals,” Zhuzhuna Tavadze told Reuters. She was holding a bunch of nettles and said she was ready to fight. Anti-gay protesters also attacked a group of LGBT ralliers in St. Petersburg, Russia, shouting “Death to faggots” and throwing smoke bombs. About a week later, in Moscow, authorities refused a request for permission to hold a Pride parade, which they said violated the law and the need for “developing patriotism among the younger generation.” LGBT activ- ists rallied in defiance, unfurling banners denouncing Kremlin-backed anti-gay legisla- tion in front of Russia’s lower house of parlia- Photo: AP/Efrem Lukatsky Riot police detain a protester trying to stop Ukraine’s first gay Pride demonstration in Kiev on May 25. ment before police moved in to make arrests. The legislation passed June 10. PROTESTS from page one The organizer, identified as Xiang Xiao- Pride rally took place to mark the Interna- Meanwhile, in Ukraine on May 25, about 50 Earlier this spring, on the International han, was detained for 12 days for holding tional Day Against Homophobia. About 50 people defied a court order and joined in a Day Against Homophobia, police in China the march without approval, which rarely people came together for the rally. They were first-ever Pride march in the capital, Kiev. The arrested an 18-year-old man who organized a is granted by the conservative Communist attacked by a mob that was led by priests of marchers, waving rainbow flags and carrying Pride march in Changsha. About 100 people government. the Orthodox Church. banners that read “Homosexuality is not a paraded through a riverfront park carrying After his release, Xiaohan circulated a The anti-gay protesters, carrying signs that disease” encountered about 100 protesters banners and a rainbow flag. The Pride event statement on the Internet: “Next time they read “Not in our city,” broke through a police and special forces police. was promoted on a website, where it was might detain me for 15 days. If that’s what it barricade and chased the Pride celebrants. “Three hundred yards from where it had declared that the march would “write a new takes to hold another event, then that’s fine Twenty-eight people were injured. started, the march ground to a halt,” report- chapter in the struggle for equal rights for by me.” “We won’t allow these sick people to hold ed journalist Andrew Connelly, who covered comrades.” In Tblisi, Georgia, on May 17, another small gay parades in our country. … It’s against our the event for vice.com. “Ukrainian Gay Pride had lasted almost an hour, yet had traversed a patch of land the length of a large swim- ming pool.” Secretary of State John Kerry remarked on the anti-LGBT violence in his state- ment for LGBT Pride Month. “Recent events underscore that we can’t be content with the progress we’ve made,” he said. “We still have a long way to go. All over the world, people continue to be killed, arrested and harassed simply because of who they are, or who they love. There are LGBT people of all ages, all races and all faiths, citizens of every country on Earth. In too many places, LGBT people and their supporters are still attacked if they just attempt to stand up for their rights and participate in peaceful rallies or marches, or

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PROTESTS from prior page ‘We won’t allow these sick people to hold gay parades in our country’ simply for being who they are.” ‘I like to think that In condemning the violence, Kerry recalled Savvy opticians The perfect frame the civil disobedience at the Stonewall Inn because we’re so gay, in 1969. “Forty-four years after Stonewall, is just the beginning we see incredible progress in the fight to we made Pride into a advance the human rights and fundamental freedoms of LGBT people,” he said. big holiday, a festive 1568 N. FARWELL AVE. | MILWAUKEE | 414.221.7055 | BRONZEOPTICAL.COM Pride originated out of the June 1969 Visit our website for special-offer coupons and more. riots at Stonewall in New York’s Greenwich party, a spectacle. Brilliant service Village. Those riots followed a police raid on the bar and marked a turning point in the That’s not to say it’s modern LGBT civil rights movement.Months later, activists at a meeting in Philadelphia lost its political edge.’ called for what would be remembered as the first gay Pride parade. The resolution a spectacle, a rainbow celebration,” said Are you ready to have fun? adopted at the Eastern Regional Conference LGBT civil rights activist Leigh Nicole, who Proud sponsor Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival of Homophile Organizations stated, “We celebrated at the Utah Pride festival in Salt propose that a demonstration be held annu- Lake City on June 2. “But that’s not to say ally on the last Saturday in June in New York Pride has lost its political edge.”There were City to commemorate the 1969 spontaneous two marching groups in the Salt Lake City demonstrations on Christopher Street and parade that generated controversy.About this demonstration be called Christopher 400 people – active members of the Church Street Liberation Day. … We also propose of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints – marched that we contact Homophile organizations behind the Mormons Building Bridges ban- throughout the country and suggest that they ner. The Mormon church teaches that being hold parallel demonstrations on that day. We gay is not a sin, but engaging in homosexual propose a nationwide show of support.”The activity is sinful.Uniformed Boy Scouts and first marches took place in June 1970 in New adult volunteers also marched in the parade, York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago. held just a week after the nonprofit adopted By the 1980s, dozens of U.S. cities were a resolution to lift its ban on gay youth but hosting Pride parades. Today, the celebrations keep a ban on gay adults.“That was brave of take place around the world, in hundreds of those people,” Nicole said. “Pride is all about cities. In some locations, especially the larger a good time, but it’s also all about standing up cities, Pride events are big tourist draws.“I for what’s right, and our rights.” like to think that because we’re so gay, we made Pride into a big holiday, a festive party,

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A pair of the disc’s ballads, “Things Just Ain’t the Same” York City. I was standing on a huge stage at and “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” were the Palladium at 5:30 in the morning (laughs), transformed by remixer Hex Hector into and I was looking at a sea of gay men. That dance-floor classics. was the moment when I realized that this is In addition to recording a couple more something that is not ever going to change. modern R&B albums, Cox turned her atten- It’s something that is going to be a part of my tion to the work of Dinah Washington on her life and part of my legacy forever. I embraced tribute disc “Destination Moon.” Cox, who it (laughs), and after the show went and had also acts on TV and in movies, made another breakfast (big laugh). major career move when she performed the lead role in the Elton John/Tim Rice musi- It’s been five years since your last cal “Aida,” and most recently in the Frank studio album. Is there a new one in Wildhorn musical “Jekyll & Hyde.” the works? I spoke with Cox, who takes the mic at There is a new album in the works. I would Chicago Pride Fest on June 23. like to have a nice vacation first before I go full on into recording. Gregg Shapiro: What is the high point of your 20-year career? What do you like best about Deborah Cox: There have been many high your stage acting career? points. Because I’ve learned over the years The stage acting and dancing is what brings not to take anything for granted, I’ve made me back to what made me fall in love with a point to acknowledge all of the moments this business in the first place, which was being a part of a huge production and singing along the way. Getting the record deal and Photo: Courtesy being in the studio with Whitney Houston. songs with an orchestra. Seeing the audience Deborah Cox performs at Chicago Pride Fest on June 23, in East Lakeview. Presenting at the Grammys and being nomi- being moved and taken on a journey during For more, go to www.northalsted.com. nated for a Grammy. Landing my first time a show and leaving with an amazing mes- on Broadway in “Aida,” originating a role, and sage. That’s what it’s always been about from re-originating a role on Broadway in “Jekyll me. It’s always been about connecting with & Hyde.” There have been many moments people and moving people in a way that’ll Integrity in our beliefs drives us toward justice that have been really monumental and career motivate them in a positive way. building. You are performing at Chicago’s Your hit single “Nobody’s Sup- Pride Fest. What does performing posed to Be Here” was one of the at Pride Fest mean to you? most successful dance remixes in Chicago is such a great city. I performed at history, elevating you to full-fledged (Northalsted) Market Days a couple of years dance diva status. How did you feel ago. I remember it was really hot (laughs)! at the time about the changes being That was a really fun experience. I’m look- made to the song? ing forward to Pride Fest. I think it’s going I remembered hearing the song for the to be a really fun show. It will connect me first time and completely feeling like that with the audience that discovered “Nobody’s song was going to be one that changed the Supposed to Be Here.” In Chicago, WGCI game and changed my life. It was one of those was the first radio station to play the ballad songs that really resonated – the way it was version. The very first station that believed in written, the style. I felt like if I gave it the right the song and decided to play it. vocal performance it was going to be one of those songs that stood the test of time. Then Minnesota just became the we talked about doing the remix for the song. 12th state to legalize same-sex At that point I had to remain open-minded. marriage and Illinois may become When Hex Hector played the track – we the 13th. If a same-sex couple asked were all in LA at the time – we felt really you to sing at their wedding, what good about it. Once I went in and started to song would you sing and why? DignityUSA works for justice for sing it and give it this “new life” (laughs), it DC: Usually that’s a personal thing. I always people of all sexual orientations, genders, took on a life of its own. So that version really ask the couple. I’ve done one (same-sex wed- and gender identities – in the Roman became its own stand-alone version along ding) already. I’m an advocate (for same-sex Catholic Church and the world, through with the ballad version. I feel so blessed by it marriage). To me, love is love. education, advocacy, and support. because it allowed me to be taken seriously as one who could do both, sing in all styles. Come experience the power of justice. ON THE STreet DignityUSA National Convention When did you first become aware Chicago Pride Fest 2013 takes place July 4-7 in Minneapolis, MN of your following in the gay com- June 22-23, one week before the city’s munity? Pride parade. The moment I noticed it, the moment for me was during a Pride weekend in New Register at: www.conv2013.dignityusa.org 34 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 Jason Collins leads Boston Pride parade

NBA veteran center Jason Collins, the first active athlete in one of the four U.S. major men’s pro sports leagues to come out as gay, marched on June 8 for nearly 3 miles in Boston’s gay Pride parade with U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III, his onetime roommate at Stanford University. Collins wore a T-shirt that read #BeTrue when he joined thou- sands of marchers in the parade, chatting with well-wishers, greet- ing other marchers and holding babies as people came up to him to express their support. The parade also featured former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank – the first sitting member of Congress to enter into a same-sex mar- riage – who also represented Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District before Kennedy. U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate seeking the seat once held by John Kerry, who stepped down to become secretary of state, also marched. In April, Collins wrote in an article for “Sports Illustrated” that his decision to go public came when Kennedy marched in last year’s Pride parade and Collins didn’t feel that he could join him. He also said the Boston Marathon bombing reinforced the notion that things can change in an instant, so he should live truthfully. Collins played for six teams in 12 seasons and becomes a free agent next month. The Celtics dealt him to the Washington Wiz- ards in a mid-season trade. Collins also threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Red Sox Photo: Mary Schwalm/AP game on May 30. NBA veteran Jason Collins, left, the first active player in one of four major U.S. men’s Kennedy said in April that he’s proud to call Collins a friend. professional sports leagues to come out as gay, shakes hand with Boston Marathon hero Collins said at the time he “endured years of misery and gone Carlos Arredondo during Boston’s gay Pride parade on June 8. Looking on is former U.S. Rep. to enormous lengths to live a lie.” Barney Frank, second from left. – AP

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Photo: Kimberly Senior By Elle Fausel of Chicago. This summer, she makes me better at what I do Kimberly Senior, right, and Ayad Contributing writer will direct “Games Afoot” for (and hopefully I do the same!), Akthar pose in front of a poster for The Pulitzer Prize-winning the players. because we can match each “Dangerous.” Above, a scene from play “Disgraced” was written WiG talked with Senior other with passion, rigor and the off-Broadway production. by former Wisconsin resi- about her involvement with tenacity. I learn so much from dent and author Ayad Akthar “Disgraced,” the Peninsula him. We come from different need. Together you get a little by all of the people who more specific and meaningful and directed off-Broadway by Players and the theater in backgrounds and have differ- bit of everything I think! have found so much to love Kimberly Senior, who also general. ent perspectives – religion, in this play, have supported Why is theater so directs Door County’s Pen- geography, gender – but most What surprises you Ayad in his journey writing it important to you? insula Players. WiG: How did you of the time I feel like I get to most about “Dis- and by those who have been I moved to Chicago and, The main character is get involved with “Dis- go to work with my brother. graced”? What would inspired to begin conversa- in the last 20 years, have Amir Kapoor (Aasif Mandvi graced”? you change? tions of identity themselves. directed over 100 produc- of “The Daily Show”), a pros- KS: The play was slated for How would you I wouldn’t change a thing! tions professionally, both in perous Pakistani-American production at American The- describe Akthar’s work We worked on the play a full What do you love Chicago and other places in lawyer who has distanced ater Company in Chicago. I style? year together! What surpris- about directing the the country. It has always himself from his cultural had a phone interview with I feel like when Ayad is in a es me most is how people Peninsula Players? been important to me to tell roots. The play takes place Ayad and the producers and room with collaborators … respond to it – everyone It would take a long time stories that move us. I love during a casual dinner party we clicked immediately. We there is great conversation finds something different in to really enumerate all that I the feeling of sitting in the hosted by Amir and his wife have very complementary where Ayad provides insight, which to make a connection. love about the players. I love dark next to strangers and Emily (Heidi Armbruster), a natures. actors share their personal It provokes fantastic conver- the setting and Door County. having a shared experience. white artist whose work is way into the material, a direc- sation in a really universal I think our audience has a We’re less alone that way. heavily influenced by Islamic What was it like tor offers insight. Then as a way. special connection to the imagery. Over the course of working with Akthar? result of that conversation, place – they come back year the evening, a heated political We had a great time Ayad sculpts the script to How has winning this after year, eager to see the discussion turns ugly. together, to be sure, but best achieve the intention award changed you, offerings. The trips with my Senior, 40, has been with mainly because I’m not sure behind the moment, scene, inspired you? family every summer were the Peninsula Players since there’s a collaborator in the etc. He thrives on input from I believe that Ayad has cap- so magical – they are much FIND US ON 2011, when she directed a world I trust as much as others! We are complemen- tured an American moment, what the theater provides, production of “A Few Good Ayad. I love the way he sees tary because Ayad is very if you will. It is a portrait ritual, community and occa- TWITTER! Men.” Born in New Jersey, she the world. He is sensitive academic and philosophical. of our time, our thinking. I sion. I love the theater family @wigazette has fond memories of visiting and empathic in one moment …I work from a gut place love that this award cements that exists at Players. We’re Door County as a child. She and then with a laser sharp – on a very human level (the play’s) and Ayad’s place in it 24/7, living and working currently resides in a suburb singular focus in another. He about what we want and in our history. I’m inspired together. The work becomes 36 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013

Three things to do in Chicago this summer

• See ‘Book of Mormon’ p. 37–38 • Pet stingrays at the Shedd Aquarium p. 39 • Dine at The Gage eatery, p. 40

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‘The Book of Mormon’ is a distinctly modern musical

Photo: Joan Marcus The Chicago cast of “The Book of Mormon.” AIDs and a local warlord (David Aron Dam- ane) intent on circumcising every female in Casey Nicholaw’s choreography is simple the village. but strong, and the show’s energy runs Theater Price decides he will deliver the mission nonstop through to the traditional feel- Michael Muckian from its ineffectiveness, but it’s the bumbling good Broadway finish. But the profanity and Cunningham, with his “colorful” take on Mor- irreverence make the production very non- mon theology, who saves the day, so to speak. traditional and decidedly adult fare. “The Book of Mormon” is one of the fun- In his version of Mormonism, the prophet “The Book of Mormon” successfully sets niest and most profane shows to appear on Joseph Smith is in the same league as Darth Parker and Stone’s uniquely sassy “South a musical stage. Maybe that’s to be expected, Vader and the Angel Moroni descended from Park”-style humor to music, creating a dis- considering it’s the brainchild of Trey Parker the starship Enterprise. The natives find this tinctly 21st century work. and Matt Stone, co-creators of “South Park,” brand of the religion far more appealing and working together with “Avenue Q” co-cre- approachable. ator Robert Lopez. Despite its offbeat nature, “The Book of On the stage What’s unexpected about this Tony Award- Mormon” plays like a classic musical. “Hello,” “The Book of Mormon” plays through sweeping hit, playing through Oct. 6 at Chi- the show’s hilarious opening number, features Oct. 6 at the Bank of America Theater, 18 cago’s Bank of America Theater, is the some- a singing cadre of doorbell-ringing Church of W. Monroe St., Chicago. For tickets, visit times sweet Rogers and Hammerstein-style Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionaries. www.chicago-theater.com/theaters/bank- innocence that adds a novel dimension to the They populate the stage with their tradition- of-america-theater/the-book-of-mormon. production. al short-sleeved white shirts, conservative php. The storyline is simple. Elder Price (Nic neckties and bright, eager smiles. Rouleau) and Elder Cunningham (Ben Platt, The 150-minute production ends on a sim- see p. 38) have just graduated from Mormon ilar note, with a host of numbers in between, missionary training. They, along with the including expressing the Ugandans’ longing to Pathways Counseling Center other new missionaries, eagerly await their visit paradise in “Salta-Laka-City.” assignments. Squeaky clean Price, a young go- Strong performances carry the show, and getter probably voted most likely to succeed few are stronger than that of Ben Platt as LGBT knowledgeable and friendly clinic. by his high school class, wants to do his mis- Elder Cunningham. His buoyant naivety, sifted Serves individuals, couples and families. sion work in Orlando, Fla. Fuzzy-headed bum- through a Bobcat Goldthwait-brand of psy- bler Cunningham, probably voted least likely chosis, provides the perfect channel for his to even be noticed, is happy to go anywhere. mixed-metaphor theology. 13105 W. Bluemound Rd The pair ends up assigned to Uganda, As Price, Nic Rouleau offers a perfect, Suite 100 which, they quickly discover, is nothing like yet human blend of vanity and sanctity. He Brookfield, WI 53005 the Africa of “The Lion King.” helps make the musical number “Spooky Phone: (262) 641-9790 Price and Cunningham join an existing Mormon Hell Dream” – complete with danc- Mormon mission – headed by closeted Elder ing demons, a four-armed Satan and familiar www.PathwaysCounseling.com McKinley (Pierce Cassidy) – that hasn’t bap- Hades denizens Hitler, Genghis Kahn, Johnny tized a single Ugandan. Their would-be con- Cochran and Jeffrey Dahmer – a true show- Home of the Milwaukee verts live with crushing poverty, rampant stopper. Transgender Program 38 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 Ready for a Starring turn in ‘Mormon’ marks New Direction? John Meier, M.Ed. LPC big step in young actor’s career Guidance & Support for: • Self-Esteem • Relationships • Growth & Healing for LGBT individuals & couples (414) 305-3049 [email protected] www.JohnMeierTherapy.com

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state “‘The Book of Mormon’ is the story about Katie Holmes. “Pitch Perfect” was his first minsuranceid and perhaps the most perfect Mormon, played by major film, and it presented a host of differ- investment services Nic Rouleau, paired with the most screwed- ent challenges from his stage work. Theater up, weird Mormon, which I play,” says Platt. “I’d been brought up on stage, and I’ll SPECIALIZING IN MICHAEL MUCKIAN “I didn’t have to do too much research for never love anything as much as I love stage, Group Health Insurance and Benefit After being accepted at New York’s the part.” but I enjoyed the film experience,” Platt says. Plans, Individual Health Plans, Columbia University two years ago, actor In the story, Elder Price (Rouleau) and “The good part is you’re working on this Dental, Life & Disability Ben Platt was forced to defer his college Elder Cunningham (Platt), two eager Mor- project piece by piece and can really concen- Domestic Partnership Benefits career – not once, but twice. Fortunately, he’s mon missionaries, are assigned to save sin- trate on perfecting only a few lines at a time. Serving Milwaukee and the LGBT been skipping school for all the right reasons. ners in Uganda, a cynical population that On the flip side, there’s nothing like experi- Community for over 20 years In fall of 2011, the Los Angeles-born does not believe the Mormon god or anyone encing the whole character chronologically performer was Columbia-bound when Hol- else can ease their struggles. While Elder as we do on stage.” Call or email for a lywood came calling. Platt was awarded the Price fails, Elder Cunningham succeeds by Platt’s Elder Cunningham, Platt’s character Customized Quote role of nerdy, “Star Wars”-obsessed Benji preaching his own brand of Mormon theol- is fully realized and surprisingly appealing as a Applebaum in the Universal film “Pitch Per- ogy, one that borrows heavily from “Star counterpoint to the other elders. Platt com- fect,” starring opposite Anna Kendrick and Wars,” “The Lord of the Rings” and other mends Parker and Stone for avoiding taking John M. Tomlinson Rebel Wilson. By all accounts, his perfor- pop fantasy works. To non-believers, those cheap shots at Mormonism for the sake of Mid-State Insurance mance was a hit. stories sound no less plausible than the Book laughs, despite their obvious obsession with (414) 254-9964 (262) 241-0550 In fall 2012, Platt once again postponed of Mormon. the religion. [email protected] his education to re-manifest his inner geek, As a man-child adrift in a not-so-promising “The interesting thing about the show is WIHealthInsure.com picking up the role of nerdy, “Star Wars”- land, Platt delivers a delightfully lunatic per- how much heart it has,” Platt says. “It’s a big, obsessed Elder Cunningham in the Chicago formance. Josh Gad, who earned a Tony riotous evening out, but audiences fall in love production of “The Book of Mormon.” The nomination for his portrayal of Elder Cun- with the show because they care about the gig has made the 19-year-old actor a star in ningham on Broadway, used his ample girth narrative, and people become very invested one of the hottest shows in Chicago. as a comedic device to separate his character in Price and Cunningham and want to see from the other elders. Platt’s trim frame does them get along.” not afford that opportunity, so he created his If there’s a moral to “The Book of Mor- own brand of crazy to make his character mon,” Platt says it’s about finding faith in the stand out from the other Mormon elders. community and the people you know rather “My character is inappropriate, wants to than fantastic tales and things that can’t be be everyone’s best friend and says wrong known. For the character of Elder Cunning- things at wrong times,” Platt says. “He is ham, it’s also about accepting people as they Happy Pride Month! more than a little ADD and doesn’t know are and for what they can contribute. when to stop talking, but he has the best While “The Book of Mormon” marks intentions.” another big success for the young up-and- - Sandy Originally from L.A.’s Westwood neighbor- comer, maybe next year he’ll find time to get hood, Platt is the son of theatrical and film back to school. producer Marc Platt, perhaps best known as the producer of Broadway’s “Wicked.” Platt has been acting on stage since he was eight years old, making him more sea- FIND US ON TWITTER! soned than many of his contemporaries. @wigazette He appeared in Tony Kushner’s “Caroline, SANDYFORASSEMBLY.COM or Change” and “Irma La Douce” opposite Authorized and Paid for by Friends of Sandy Pasch, Jackie Boynton, Treasurer WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 39 Catching some rays at the Shedd Aquarium

By Michael Muckian parlance, also fall into the stinging categories. Contributing Writer Their trailing tentacles of various lengths – Petting a stingray is something I decided from mere inches to over 100 feet – enable to do for the experience rather than the them to feed as well as protect themselves pleasure. But as I discovered at the Shedd from predators. One of the few beneficiaries Aquarium’s current exhibit “Stingray Touch,” of global warming, jellies are booming in the sensation of touching a stingray’s back many areas of the world’s oceans, and mas- as it glides effortlessly through the water is sive “blooms” of the creatures have clogged anything but unpleasant. harbors and closed beaches, making trans- Open through October, “Stingray Touch” portation difficult and swimming unsafe in is the Shedd’s sole exterior exhibit. Housed some places. under a brown canvas tent outside the aquar- Jellies, which are technically invertebrates ium’s octagonal main building, the exhibit and not fish, can be as small as grapes or consists of a long, wide and relatively shallow as big as beds. Floating through the Shedd’s open tank populated with schools of some 40 tanks in slow motion, they’re visually arrest- cownose and yellow stingrays. Visitors must ing. In the wild, some varieties generate their wash their hands and arms before coming own light, while others go through reproduc- into contact with the animals. tive cycles that allow their own rebirth – a The yellow rays appear to bury themselves form of primitive immortality. Those on dis- in the bottom sand and rarely come within play at the Shedd’s special exhibit, which has reach of people. The cownose rays, however, been extended through 2013, are absolutely are more sociable, gliding just beneath the fascinating. surface in schools of two to 10 like a gang of Other attractions this season add to the gray ghosts. It sometimes takes a bit of effort, Shedd’s appeal as a top destination for but virtually everyone is guaranteed a touch. visitors to Chicago. The Abbott Oceanarium’s The ray’s skin is soft and fleshy – human- “One World,” a new aquatics show, features like skin but with a lubricant covering. The the aquarium’s dolphins and Beluga whales Photo: Courtesy sensation of touching it is comforting, prob- interacting with other performers and stress- Cownose stingrays range over a large part of the western Atlantic and ably due to the familiarity of its feel. ing the relationship between animals and Caribbean, from New England to southern Brazil. It only occurred to us after stroking seven humans. Residents of the Shedd’s 70-bird or eight of the diamond-shaped creatures penguin colony have begun hatching this sea- that they are named “stingrays” for a reason. son’s chicks in nests built out of rocks. (Call Also popular are the ornate and colorful horse family. Fortunately, as one museum official told us, ahead to check on the chicks’ status for view- Weedy Sea Dragons, members of the sea- For more, visit www.shedaquarium.org. the poisonous barbs in the tail had been ing, if that’s a key attraction for you.) clipped, a process he described as similar to Opened to the public in 1930, the Shedd trimming fingernails. offers one of the world’s most compre- “Stingray Touch” is a quick visit that, like hensive sea life collections. With more than many others at the Shedd, exits through 32,500 animals on display in addition to the an impromptu gift shop. Fortunately there visiting stingrays, the Shedd guarantees a fas- is a great deal more to see and do at the cinating afternoon. aquarium, not the least of which is an amazing The aquarium’s regular collection includes display of jellies that easily trump the rays in life from various lakes, rivers and oceans their ethereal, otherworldly appeal. around the world. The varieties of sharks in Sea jellies, or jellyfish in more common the Wild Reef exhibit are a crowd favorite.

Photo: Photopedia Purple striped jellyfish exist mostly off the California coast in Monterey Bay. 40 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | June 13, 2013 Gauging the fare at The Gage Chicago The restaurant is named after the his- On the Table toric Gage group of buildings, one of which it The Gage occupies. An 1889–90 collaboration between 24 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago the architectural firm Holabird & Roche and 312-372-4243 architect Louis Sullivan, the buildings antici- Hours: Monday-Wednesday., 11 a.m.–10 pate Chicago’s skyscraper boom and were p.m.; Thursday–Friday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sat- among Sullivan’s last commissions. The his- urday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–10 torical cachet adds to the restaurant’s appeal. p.m. The Gage was opened in 2007 by the Law- Entrees: $11-$41 less family, a group of restauranteurs from Ireland who also own Henri, The Gage’s sis- ter restaurant at 18 S. Michigan Ave., and The By Michael Muckian Irish Oak Tavern in Wrigleyville. Referring to Contributing writer The Gage as an Irish pub, while technically Even in downtown Chicago, Tuesday night correct, would be a significant understate- is not a time you’d expect to find a waiting ment. list at a restaurant offering upscale comfort The dinner menu divides into first, second, food, as The Gage Chicago calls its fare. third and fourth selections, with each ascend- But the pre-theater crowd we joined on a ing group offering more elaborate and pricier recent Tuesday night literally spilled out into options. The only thing difficult about the the street, and when a table in the 300-seat menu is how to narrow your choices. restaurant emptied, it didn’t stay vacant long. We jumped right to the “third” section of Much of this may be owing to the restau- the menu and ordered an appetizer of seared rant’s proximity to Chicago’s theater district. sea scallops ($17) to share. The three per- But the kitchen plays the leading role in the fectly grilled mollusks were prepared with a restaurant’s success, producing some true decidedly Asian spin and nestled next to Chi- wonders that make The Gage a stop worth nese broccoli, deboned Korean BBQ short making, and the slightly upscale prices worth ribs, toasted whole peanuts and kimchi. As paying. good as the scallops were, the side vegetables GAGE on next page

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GAGE from prior page the ravioli, the combinations of flavors and and the sorbet was surprisingly savory rather were that much better, each distinctive and textures made the dish exceptional. than sweet. The complex mix of flavors was offering a unique zest, including the kimchi, We don’t often order dessert, but we ably supported by the lychees. It was hands- which we enjoyed in moderation. couldn’t pass up the rhubarb shortcake down the most interesting dessert we have We chose cheap on the wine menu, but a served with pistachios and lychee-basil seed ever tried. Terre Rouge Syrah Côtes de l’Ouest ($42) sorbet. The rhubarb had been poached in We’re not sure where The Gage can go pleasantly surprised us. Billed as winemaker Campari and steeped in a mixed-berry com- from here, but we’ll always look for opportu- Bill Easton’s New World homage to Rhone pote for a delightful new turn on an old favor- nities to go along for the ride. wines, the Terre Rouge (“Red Earth”) drew ite. The shortcake was tender and crumbly, from a palate of dried red fruits and occu- pied the mouth lightly, but with a delightful spicy-peppery quality. It was robust enough to match our heartier entree, but both subtle PPrroouudd TTooddaayy.. PPrroouudd EEvveerryy DDaayy.. and supple enough to accommodate the lighter one. Open at 11am on Chicago Pride Parade Sunday...June 30th And what were those entrees? We tried Open at 11am on Chicago Pride Parade Sunday...June 30th both the asparagus and leek ravioli ($21) and coffee-rubbed pork ($29), and it’s hard to say WWaattcchh tthhee PPaarraaddee oonn Galleries, directions which dish exhibited more finesse. The ravioli, four flattened pockets bathed oouurr ssccrreeeennss...... and more at in a Parmesan sauce, was served with grilled iinn ccoommffoorrtt.. SidetrackChicago.com spring onion, cherry tomatoes and basil. The sauce did an excellent job providing a base to the dish, while the flavors of each vegetable emerged individually and in combination for a very satisfying vegetarian offering. The pork – rubbed with espresso grounds that added a rich, roasted garnish – was com- prised of slices of the “secreto” cut. Literally “secret” in Spanish, the secreto is the tender strip of pork hidden beneath the thick layer of belly fat. My secreto was flavorful, tender and substantive, with a veal-like tenderness. It is a cut I will look for again. The pork was served on a bed of grits with sautéed ramps (wild leeks), fava beans, shaved prosciutto and small bits of grapefruit. As with

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Although grape geneticists have traced zin’s roots to Wines add sizzle Italy and Croatia, we’re still to summer grilling happy to claim it as our own. characteristics of the classic zin profile. The Sonoma Valley wine is blended with 7 percent Petite Syrah grapes, which adds to the wine’s strength and dimension. The 2010 Brazin (B) Old Vine Zinfandel ($16) from California’s Lodi region follows a slightly different profile, as befits its terroir. Expect a spice and mocha nose underscored by a palate of plum and chocolate laced with rich tannins for added strength. The 2008 Artezin Zinfandel ($23) pushes the blend, adding 15 percent Petite Syrah. The Dry Creek Valley wine pours a deep garnet with mixed-berry aromas and a jammy palate with pepper, cinnamon and mocha highlights. Youthful tannins help soften the finish.

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FERRICK from prior page be in pain and frustration or to be going through things as a for my family), I’d live in Chicago. It’s my favorite city in the self I could be. A lot of the most important relationships in my writer? My instinctive answer is yes. I write better from pain. United States, hands-down, period. I love everything about it. life had fallen to the wayside because of that. To then call on I love the people there. I love the architecture and the art. I them to come play on this record was an effort on my part Equally as intense as “Overboard” is “Take in love the music, the scene there. It’s always been strong. I love (to say), “Will you come be a part of this beautiful thing I’m All the Plants” which sounds like a song about a the food (laughs). I have another important part of my life – making?” And, of course, their answer was yes. The making of natural disaster crossed with a personal disaster. my recovery is very strong there. I love that. I know that when this record was so joyful that any pain I had been in at the It is, yes. It’s a metaphor for where I was. That song was I go to Chicago I feel at home, in more ways than one. The beginning of the year was erased by the time I was able to written two weeks before Hurricane Sandy hit, which was audiences are incredible. They’re great listeners. There are make this record. It’s really nice to have my friends and their weird. Trina Shoemaker, the woman who mixed this record, great rooms to play. I haven’t played National Women’s Music talents on this record. lived through Katrina. She experienced carrying her infant Festival in years. They asked me to play this year, and I said yes. son through floodwaters. She lost her entire house and her Do you ever wonder if there are women out studio. That song means a lot to her, but for me it was a reflec- there thinking, “I’m not going to get into a rela- tion of how I felt at the end of 2011, the beginning of 2012. It tionship with Melissa Ferrick – she’s going to was a devastating New Year’s. That whole idea of getting into write about me when we breakup”? an interior room (during a storm) … was a reflection of how I know! I actually joked about that onstage in New York the I felt. I usually put the piece I’m most proud of lyrically last other night after I played “Overboard.” I said, “I bet you’re glad on my records. FIND US ON TWITTER! you’re not her.” I’m not really all that concerned at all, just because I don’t think that person would ever buy a record You have upcoming dates playing at the Back- by me anyway. lot Bash in Chicago and the National Women’s @wigazette Music Festival in Middleton. As a regular per- Well then good riddance! former in the Great Lakes region, what do you Exactly (laughs)! I did a podcast with (musician) Teddy like about performing here? Goldstein, and we talked at length about is it imperative to I’ve said this so many times before, but it’s the truth: If (not

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