VOLUME TEN, NO. 18—August 28, 1997-September 10, 1997—Issue 238

Give the People Light and they willfind their own way. The Wisconsin Light

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Season Washington, DC-- On August 14, 1997,The American Psychological Asso- Preview guide ciation (APA) passed a resolution that represents a serious setback to proponents of so-called "reparative" or "conversion" Pages 13 to 22 therapy, according to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The APA is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. According to a statement issued by the APA, the resolution "affirmed four basic Police See Nothing principles: • Homosexuality is not a mental dis- Puzzling in Kevin order and the APA opposes all por- trayals of Lesbian, Gay and Bisex- Rotar's Death St. ual people as mentally ill and in need of treatment due to their sex- Francis Chief Says ual orientation; • Psychologists do not knowingly Milwaukee—In an update to our story participate in or condone discrimi- on the death of Kevin Rotar, the Milwau- natory practices with Lesbian, Gay kee Journal reported that authorities and Bisexual clients; identified a body found on the beach at • Psychologists respect the rights of Vinnond Park as being that of Rotar, individuals, including Lesbian, Gay missing in Lake Michigan since August 9. and Bisexual clients, to privacy, The beach is about 15 miles north of St. confidentiality, self-detennination Francis where Rotar was reported to have ;„. and autonomy; dived off a boat in pursuit of a hat • Psychologists obtain appropriate in- According to Matthew Brooks, a formed consent to therapy in their spokesman for the Coast Guard, Rotar and work with Lesbian, Gay and Bisex- up of friends were aboard a 30 foot ual clients. cabin cruiser, the "Just Right" owned by The resolution thither states that the Club 219 manager Chuck Cicarello. APA - urges all mental health profession- According to a front page story in the als to take the lead in removing the stigma Journal on Tuesday, August 26, bylined of mental illness that has long been asso- to Tom Vanden Brook, authorities are ciated with homosexual orientation." continuing to raise questions about Ro- According to the APA, the resolution tar's death. passed "by an overwhelming majority." St. Francis Police Chief Jim Burgess, "These conversion therapies amount to however, downplayed any inferences that Coining to the Party-- Men Out Loud, the openly Gay, men's a °spell* group from Los Angeles will oe nothing more than psychological terrorism could be concluded about the situation. among the featured entertainers at the Decade of Light party on Sunday, November 94' at the Milwaukee and are usually performed by practitioners He said that a "complete autopsy" had Hilton Hotel. The party celebrates the tenth anniversary of The Wisconsin Light. The group's repertoire who harbor intense bias against Gay peo- been done on Rotar's body and that "no includes pop, dance music, classic, R & B and Doo-Wop. Their debut album on Mensuy records was ple," said David M. Smith, HRC's senior evidence of trauma" had been found. released in June to critical acclaim. strategist. "These practitioners usually are Burgess emphasized several times that affiliated with extremist religious groups there was "no suspicion of foul play"; that Medical College Receives $4 Million Grant that promote the illusion that sexual ori- no one was under investigation. He entation can be changed to further their thought that any implication as to that ef- for Inner City Teen HIV Prevention Study political aims." fect and any rumors were "injurious to So-called reparative therapy seeks to Rotar's family." Milwaukee—The Medical College of families, so development of the preven- convert Gay people to heterosexuality, Contrary to other reports, Burgess said Wisconsin has received a $4,166,000 tion education program will be preceded which many mental health professionals that there was no conflict in the stories of three-year grant to develop and evaluate by six months of meetings with teenagers agree cannot be done. Some have com- those present on the boat. The only ex- the effectiveness of HIV prevention pro- and their parents to gather their input," pared these techniques to efforts to make ception, he said, was in the differing grams for teenagers living in inner city Kelly said. Parental advisory committees some left-handed people right-handed; judgements as to the position of the boat and public housing developments. The will also be formed to participate in pro- they may learn to use their right hands but at the time. giant was awarded to the Center for AIDS gram planning. they still are innately left-handed. Burgess, who said that he had "exten- Intervention Research (CAIR) at the The new study with adolescents follows Supporters of reparative therapy de- sive" experience in ocean diving, denied Medical College by the National Institute three years of HIV prevention work al- manded that the APA make a statement that police have concerns or questions of Mental Health. ready undertaken by CAIR investigators on these therapies because they have been about the distance the body traveled while "Recent statistics show that Americans with adult women in 18 U.S. inner-city under intensive debate within the profes- in the Lake. are contracting HIV at a much younger housing developments. In the now- sion and in the larger society. According to Burgess, at the point age than in the past," said Jeffrey A. concluding study, it was shown that "This resolution reaffirms the fact that where Rotar was, the break wall had a low Kelly, Ph.D., director of CAIR, professor women who are liked and well-respected since there is nothing wrong with homo- point. The Lake was choppy that day. In of psychiatry and behavioral medicine, by their neighbors in housing develop- sexuality, there is no reason that Gay, those circumstances, Burgess said, the and principal investigator of the study. "It ments can take on roles as effective and Lesbian or Bisexual people should try to waves pound against the break wall and is clear that we need to develop large- credible AIDS prevention advocates to change their orientations," said Kim Mills, over the low section. A strong suction is scale prevention programs for adolescents other women. another HRC spokesperson. "We stand set up. Based on his years of experience, because they are at high potential risk for "We found it is possible to mobilize with the APA in calling for an end to dis- Burgess said that he believes Rotar got contracting the disease." women to talk with their neighbors about crimination against people based on their caught in the suction and was pulled down The three-year study will focus on AIDS, and that this approach results in sexual orientation." and swept out. youths, ages 12 to 17, living in 15 low- substantial reductions in HIV risk behav- The resolution strongly reaffirms that Burgess said that the St. Francis Police income housing developments in the ior among women throughout the housing homosexuality is not a mental illness and had received a call "about 4:00 p.m." The metro areas of five U.S. cities: Milwau- development neighborhood," said Kath- that psychologists must not "participate in Coast Guard and rescue units had been kee, Seattle, Cleveland, Roanoke (Vir- leen J. Sikkema, Ph.D., associate profes- or condone discriminatory practices with called first, "which is the way it should ginia), and Atlanta. While many past HIV sor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine sexual minority clients." be," he said. prevention programs have provided one- and co-principal investigator of the new In addition, the APA resolution calls on In succeeding days, stormy conditions on-one and small group counseling, this adolescent study. Similar community psychologists to "respect the rights of in- obtained on the Lake. Burgess said that he project will seek to mobilize teens on a methods will be conducted in the new dividuals, including sexual minority cli- believed that Rotar's body would have community-wide level to take on roles as project, which seeks to strengthen young ents, to privacy, confidentiality, self- been swept along by wave action. This AIDS prevention advocates to their peers. adolescents' intentions to abstain from sex determination and autonomy." And it di- explains the distance, he said. The youths will not only learn how to or, if already sexually active, to use con- rects psychologists to obtain appropriate Burgess said that now police await the protect themselves from HIV, but will doms during sex. informed consent to therapy when work- toxicology report, but it will do "nothing" also learn how to talk effectively to other "It is exciting that the plan for the new ing with sexual minority clients, including to rhange police ideas that there was "no teens about the benefits of avoiding AIDS project came from women in the con- minors. foul play." risk, creating a peer environment that cluding study who asked that CAIR in- Services were held for Kevin Rotar by supports the decisions of adolescents to vestigators extend their work to young his family on Sunday, August 24, 1997. protect themselves from HIV. people, Sildcema said. He was 41. "For the project to be successful, it needs to be responsive to the values of the Please Turn to Medical College Page 6 August 28, 1997—September 10, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 A Focus on the Family Founder Apologizes Colorado Springs, CO-AP- A man who calls himself a co-founder of Focus on the Family, a Far Right Wing group, publicly apologized to women, ethnic minorities, News From Gays and Lesbians, religious groups and the media during a blitz Friday to promote his book. Gil Alexander-Moegerle claims he was one of seven people who co-founded Focus on the Family, a $100 million-a-year radical Christian organization that. "lam ashamed of my former colleagues for their attacks on you and for their pattern The Nation of slamming the doors of reasonable access in your face," Alexander-Moegerle said in a written statement. An estimated 5 million Americans tune in to Dobson's weekly radio program "Fam- Bishops in Rainbow Colors ily News in Focus," which is broadcast by more than 2,500 stations around the world. Couturier Dresses About 8,000 letters pour into the Colorado Springs Focus on the Family offices daily. Paris, France-AP- A French couturier beloved by superstars for his playful style has designed vestments for the Catholic World Youth Day celebration - but his creation is Problems With Benefits in Hawaii too controversial for conservative tastes. -Charles de Honolulu, HI-AP-Those eligible for reciprocal benefits through the state are ques- Men of the cloth walked under the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday wearing Jean tioning whether they would have to pay the money back if the benefits policy changes. Castelbajac's robes - brightly trimmed with a strip of rainbow colors. design resembled the rainbow symbol of The Legislature passed the reciprocal benefits concept this year. It allows two adults With glee, some commentators noted the that cannot legally marry to share health benefits. the Gay civil rights movement. The Archdiocese of Paris had asked Castelbajac, a de- for the 12th World Youth Day, which The relationships eligible would included a parent and a child; an aunt or uncle and vout Catholic, to design the ceremonial robes niece or nephew; and Gay couples. culminates Sunday with a Mass led by Pope John Paul II. the Gay rights sym- But the attorney general's office is looking into the legality of offering such benefits. Conservative Catholics were up in arms over the resemblance to Attorney church officials defended the style choice. "I General Margery Bronster has said essentially that most Hawaii companies bol. At the festival's daily news briefing , are not required to provide medical coverage under the law. am happy homosexuals have chosen for colors a biblical and a human sign. But they didn't invent the rainbow," said Monsignor Michel Dubost, the chief organizer of Second Gene Found that Hinders HIV said. World Youth Day. "I don't see why you have to be ugly to be Christian," he Washington, DC-AP- A second gene mutation that slows the progression of HIV Supports Anti-Gay Discrimination has been found by researchers who studied specimens from 3,000 people, according to King's Niece a study published August 15. Sacramento, CA-AP- Martin Luther King's niece denounced legislation Tuesday discrimination, saying sexual behavior does not de- Scientists at the National Cancer Institute said the altered gene or a similar one dis- that would crack down on anti-Gay covered earlier are present in about 30 percent of the long-term survivors of HIV in- serve the same protections as race. fection. The researchers said still other gene mutations that protect against HIV may "To equate homosexuality with race is to give a death sentence to civil rights," people at a rally on the Capitol steps. "No one is yet be found. Alveda Celeste King told about 100 The mutation, in a gene called CCR2, tends to protect people infected with HIV from enslaving homosexuals ... or making them sit in the back of the bus." uncle, King said he would not rapid deterioration into AIDS. An earlier study identified a protective mutation in a Recalling the "I Have a Dream" speech by her famous gene called CCRS. have approved of current laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual ori- entation. "In California, injustice is being done to family values," King said. Condom Distribution Causes Prison Riots King pointed to openly Gay Assemblywomen Carole Migden, D-San Francisco, and harbors "forces that Kingston, Jamaica-AP- Soldiers rushed Thursday, August 21, to quell mayhem that Sheila Kuehl, D-Santa Monica, and charged that the Legislature killed three people at two major prisons, following a commissioner's suggestion that want to steal away the civil rights from under our very noses." condoms be issued to guards and inmates. Both groups claimed the proposal by the School's Gay History Poster Challenged corrections commissioner, Lt. Col. John Prescod, implied they were having sex with each other. Guards walked off the job Duneland, IN—A Gay-positive poster hanging in an English classroom became the Wednesday demanding Ptescod's resignation parent Cathy Podguski charged that it was "propaganda," and leaving .unsupervised inmates to wreak havoc. Inmates apparently reacted to the center of a firestorm when perceived slight by stabbing to death two inmates, whom they accused of and that it "promoted coming out." The 2oster highlighted the accomplishments of Gay being Gay. gures such as %alt. Whitman, Michelangelo, and Eleanor Roo- Prescod sought to clarify his statements, which also triggered a hunger strike by some and Lesbian historical fi prisoners. "No inference should be drawn to link wardens to sevelt, and had been displayed in Chesteron High School since 1991. homosexuality within or School Corporation Materials Re- outside of their institutions," he said Wednesday. "It must be remembered that the use Following Podguski's complaint to the Duneland of condoms is not for or consideration Committee, committee member John Corso examined the poster and said homosexuals homosexuality but for the encouragement of safe undertones." Some of the 38 people who testi- sex generally." He said he was seeking to stem the spread of AIDS, and meant for the he "didn't see any sexual overtones or guards to use the condoms "in their private capacity.' fied before the committee argued that the poster should be removed for numorality, or that it should appear only in health classes. The 9-member committee voted unani- Police Pursue Tip in Haitian Beating mously to keep the poster in place. New York, NY-AP- Authorities trying to determine whether police savagely. beat a Petition Seeks to Ban Recognition of Gay Marriage Haitian immigrant are pursuing a tip that officers told hospital staff he was injured men, The Associated Press has learned. Sacramento, CA-AP- A group hoping to keep the state from recognizing Gay mar- having sex with other voter initiative. Investigators were checking a nurse's tip about a possible cover-up attempt by offi- riages has received authorization to begin collecting signatures for a New York City borough of Brooklyn, Defense of Marriage have paid the required $200 for a cers from the 70th Precinct stationhouse m the Backers of the group called law enforcement sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said Wednesday, title summary and now need 33,269 vai" signatures of legLSIGICA1 voters uy Jd11. make the June 1998 ballot. August 20. But state legislators are baffled by who is sponsoring the initiative. Marilyn I.,. Flast- Prosecutors contend four officers beat Abner Loiiima, 30, at the stationhouse on • A A I rt Aug 9 followmg a brawl at a nightclub. Two officers allegedly dragged Louima into a Inn IL.M.CAI LUC Sacramento ' s pivpu but she pivraknAs no vvuLavt. num- as group proponent, believed to be the handle of a toilet plunger, into ber. bathroom where one shoved a sack, his rectum and his mouth while calling him racial slurs. " It's kind of a mystery. We don't know who the person is who's introduced it," said and 14 others disciplinary action Andy Pugno, legislative assistant to Sen. Pete Knight, R-Palmdale. "I don't know of Four officers were arrested and charged faced ranging to dismissal. any elected representatives that are involved. I get the impression this is truly a grass- Brian Figeroux, accused officers of roots effort and politicians are being kept in the dark" Addressing the cover-up claim, Louima's lawyer, Knight has introduced legislation the past two years to prevent California from rec- trying to hide a scandal: "They constructed a story to protect their own." ognizing Gay marriages. Both times, the bills were defeated. Doctors at Coney Island Hospital contacted authorities when they became convinced But similar bills have passed in 25 states, according to the National Gay and Lesbian Louima's internal injuries were caused by a blunt object. He has been transferred to Task Force. Brooklyn Hospital, where he was in stable condition. Louima has filed a dlrs 55 million claim against the city. Cunanan's Siblings Hope to Write Book Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Bill Being Resurrected Peoria, IL-AP- Andrew Cunanan's brother and sister say they still don't understand mar- worry more about how Frankfort, KY_AP- State Rep. Sheldon Baugh wanted to have "same sex" what turned a bright, happy boy into a killer, but right now they year and could not get a bill passed, but he is making another run their mother is handling his death. riages outlawed last Mary Cunanan suggested that the Mafia was be- at it for 1998. In a television interview Monday, legislation would declare void a marriage between people of the same hind the death of designer Gianni Versace and that her son was killed to cover the His drafted gender, no matter where it was performed. Rights granted by virtue of the marriage, or crime. termination, would be unenforceable in a Kentucky court. "My mother is not well. She takes medication," said Christopher Cunanan. "She's its vulnerable. She can be talked into anything right now. I wish I could protect her." "The idea of same-sex marriages is ridiculous," Baugh said. Christopher Cunanan and sister Elena The Rev. Menclle Adams, pastor of High Point United Church of Christ at Union in But his mother lives in San Diego, while line and define a re- Cunanan Johnson make their lives in central Illinois. Boone Coimty, said legislation like Baugh's "would step over the from Washburn. She is a dance instructor in Peoria. ligious sacrament." He is a machine shop supervisor Joan Callahan, a University of Kentucky philosophy professor, said there was no They have turned down requests to do interviews for pay, but the two told the Jour- that intimacy between people of the same gen- nal Star of Peoria that they hope to write their own book. They say details they learned compelling argument, secular or moral, from going through their brother's belongings might shed new light on his crimes. der is bad. — A person's sexuality is a personal part of life," said his brother. "And Andrew Sexual Orientation Reference Rescinded chose not to share that part with us, and that closed off a large part of his life. The Gay Westland, MI-AP- Less than a year after adopting the measure, Wayne-Westland community became his second family." school officials have deleted the sexual orientation category from the district's policy New Laser Can Detect AIDS Virus protecting students and staff from discrimination. The seven-member school board voted 6-1 this week to remove the wording from the Albuquerque, NM-AP- A new hand-held laser that can quickly reveal blood-borne policy that also covers race, creed and religion, The Detroit News uid Detroit Free disorders and diseases such as the AIDS virus has been patented by scientists at Sandia Press reported on August 20. National Laboratories. Board President Debra Fowlkes said that while she is concerned about the rights of " It's possible to take a blood sample containing millions of cells and extract infor- Gays and Lesbians within the district, the sexual orientation language is not needed in mation about each cell in a few minutes," said Paul Gourley, project manager at San- the policy. She said existing codes of conduct exist to prevent taunting and discrimina- dia. "The results are quantifiable." tion. The lab said Friday the device uses millions of tiny lasers to detect blood problems. Board attorney Joseph Bennett said "Districts can prohibit vulgar speech, but there Gourley said the laser has important applications in detecting cancerous cells. are other comments about sex that aren't obscene, like 'I don't like homosexuals,"' "If no cell is cancerous, we get a standard light signal. A cancerous cell gives a bright flash at different wavelengths," he said. Bennett said. "You can't have a policy that controls that kind of speech." Court May Sidestep Same-Sex Marriage Ban US West Grants Domestic Partners Benefits Tallahassee, FL-AP- Just days after a new law banned Gay marriages, Florida attor- Englewood, CO-AP- US West on Friday became the latest company to extend neys are hearing from Gay and Lesbian couples about a court ruling backing another health benefits to the same-sex partners of its employees. form of "nuptial agreement." The new health plan also will cover dependents of same-sex couples, but does not The sponsor of the same-sex marriage bill is questioning the appellate court's power extend to unmarried opposite-sex partners since they have the option of becoming to uphold such a pact between parties the law says cannot be married. eligible through legal marriage." The ruling by a three-judge panel in Daytona Beach upheld a contract between two Toni Ozeroff, US West vice president for human resources, said the change will help Brevard County women, one of whom seeks a review by the full 5th District Court of the company attract and keep qualified employees. The costs, Ozeroff added, are insig- Appeal. nificant. "We've looked at other companies' experiences and confirmed that the costs "There's nothing wrong with an appellate judge that a good election would not cure," of providing domestic partner health-benefits, and the additional effort required to ad- Rep. Johnnie Byrd said Wednesday. minister those benefits, are both minimal," said Though the comment was wry, the Plant City Republican said his point was serious: With its announcement, US West joins a number of major companies including the court was trying to undo what lawmakers had done. American Express, Coors Brewing, Disney and Microsoft, that extend health benefits The judges discussed in the opinion whether the contract should be voided because it to same-sex couples. violated public policy. US West employees who want to take advantage of same-sex partner benefits must "It was a nuptial agreement entered into by two parties that the state prohibits from complete an affidavit confirming that their relationship is long-term, the equivalent of marrying," the ruling said. "But even though the state has prohibited same-sex mar- marriage. riages and same-sex adoptions it has not prohibited this type of arrangement." August 28, 1997—September 10, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 1996. "Harm reduction is a humanistic ap- No Matter What the New Drugs Promise, proach in dealing with a population m All which HIV infection is totally prevent- There is No Cure for AIDS able," said Stokes. "Many folks assume that an active injector has no regard for Men's New York, NY—As AIDS treatment de- pills a day, always watching the clock and his or her health. Our experience is con- cisions become more complicated, those taming their meals because some drugs trary to that assumption. The harm reduc- Shoes with AIDS and their loved ones need to must be taken on an empty stomach, oth- tion approach allows us to provide wel- and educate themselves and work with experi- ers after eating. comed life saving services in a non- enced doctors who can help them under- Another drawback is that the drugs, judgmental manner that is delivered with Accessories stand their options. which can cost over $20,000 a year, are so respect and preserves the client's dignity." Despite the new hope generated by the new that no one knows if they are safe for At the International Conference, an im- Fashionable latest "cocktails" of medicines called pro- long periods of time. pressive list of doctors and other experts tease inhibitors, the surprising effective- And not everyone can withstand the spoke from around the world: New York, Formal ness of these drugs may not be permanent. combination of therapies for AIDS infec- New York; Warsaw and other cities in That's because if the virus outsmarts one tions. Some may experience side effects Poland; Melbourne, Australia; Vienna, Casual Friday drug in the cocktail, it may also become or toxic interactions. For example, certain Austria; Kiev, Ukraine; Frankfurt, Ger- Outd6r resistant to other, similar drugs. treatments for tuberculosis, a common many; Brussels, Belgium; Bratislava, Slo- Treating AIDS has become more like a disease among people with AIDS, interact vak Republic; Riga, Latvia; Vilnius, chess game where the doctor and patient with certain protease inhibitors. Because Lithuania; Prague, Czech; Skopje, Mace- ash10,'air/I/ /MAI must think of several moves in advance to the combination can make people sick, donia; and more. Air MI /M/ 1NIM outsmart the virus and keep medicines doctors may be forced to choose whether Stokes was selected as the only pre- — from losing their potency. Unfortunately, to treat the tuberculosis or the AIDS. senter from the Midwest as an expert on the success of the new medicines has Still, these medicines are our best hope the harm reduction model and its impor- SINC111939 given some people at risk for AIDS a false yet. We now have a total of 11 powerful tance. sense of security. There have been reports drugs against AIDS, and doctors are try- "I have been asked to speak at different MAKE IT YOUR SHOE STORE of people having unsafe sex and using in- ing to learn the best way to wield these venues because of the Milwaukee AIDS jection drugs, thinking that they don't have pharmacological weapons, because the vi- providers do not want to deal with. We Grand Avenue Mall to avoid AIDS because it can be treated. rus may become resistant to the ones we are one of few programs nationally that Wrong - AIDS remains a serious, incur- use first, limiting our options in the future. offers drug treatment without demanding MILWAUKEE, WI 271-5175 able disease. April abstinence. Our harm reduction programs Although the protease inhibitor cocktail David Mamet's Glengarry, Glen Ross are models used by other providers across ANONYMOUS HIV has made HIV undetectable in people's will receive a truly versatile twist in this the country." blood, made them feel healthy, regain lost Boulevard production. Midwest director Stokes has been in the field of HIV pre- ANTIBODY TESTS weight, and even return to work and a Timothy X. Troy will return to the Boule- vention since 1989 when he began his Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday normal lifestyle, it has not necessarily vard to stage Mamet's scathing expose of work as an Outreach Worker targeting 6—8:30 pm cured them. Current technology may not real estate shenanigans for this early April injection drug users. be sensitive enough to detect the virus in through early May production. In 1993, he took on the responsibilities BESTD MEN'S CLINIC the blood, or the virus could be lying The Boulevard Theater is located at as the Outreach Manager for the Milwau- STD Diagnosis & Treatment dormant in other parts of the body. 2252 S. Kinnickinnic. All performances kee AIDS Project. Soon after his em- Tuesdays 6—8:30 pm • Walk-In The drug cocktail itself is not an easy run Thursdays through Sundays. For more ployment with the agency, he began im- path to follow. Patients must take up to 20 information, call (414) 672-6019. plementing LIFEPOINT, a clean needle BESTD WOMEN'S CLINIC exchange program, and was promoted to 1st and 3rd Thursday (Monthly) Scott Stokes, MAP Staff Member, Asked to manager of harm reduction programs. 6-8:30 pm • Walk -In Currently, Stokes is the director of pre- Speak at Conference in Poland vention services, is a member of the Na- SUPPORT GROUPS Milwaukee-- Nineteen ninety-seven has the Mil- tional Hann Reduction Working Group, director of prevention services at sits on the World Service Board of Trus- For Gay HIV+ Men and Their Partners been a busy year for the Prevention De-' waukee AIDS Project. partment at the Milwaukee AIDS Project. Stokes spoke in April at the Detroit tees for Cocaine Anonymous and is in- HIV EARLY On February 11, 1997, the Milwaukee volved with the "National Coalition to Harm Reduction Experience about Mil- Save Lives Now," which is working on AIDS Project was licensed for Alcohol waukee's history and experience with INTERVENTION PROGRAM and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) as the strategies to get the Federal Government Call for information harm reduction and at the North American to lift the ban on using federal dollars for state's first, and perhaps the first in the Syringe Exchange Convention in San Di- nation, to provide drug treatment using ego on harm reduction compared to the syringe exchange programs. the "harm reduction" model which targets 12-step recovery approach. Project's reputation of providing effecti EST injection drug users. Most recently, he spoke at the Interna- harm reduction programs," said Stoke,. B C•L•I•N•I•C D Milwaukee's success with the harm re- tional Conference/Harm Reduction In "Each and every visitor that goes on the duction prevention strategy and the new Eastern And Central Europe, in War- streets or visits the Milwaukee AIDS 1240 East Brady Street AODA licensure have led to several saw, Poland, June 11-13, 1997. Stokes Project's Dennis C. Hill Hann Reduction 414-272-2144 speaking engagements for Scott Stokes, also spoke at three national conventions in Center is blown away by the breadth of Call for information and appointments services for a population that most service They Were the Best of friends It Rios the Karst of Times

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Oh I September 25 th Issue and cheer on your favorite team or teams. With an excellent field comprised of twenty cannot, what if I squeeze too hard? What eight teams, M.I.S.T. will be an exciting tournament to watch. if I drop her? Articles—Sept. 19th Together these teams, along with their fans, the sponsors and even the umpires bring Carrie asks me why I brought Jeff. I told Ads her I wanted to. I was 16, and thinking a colorful display of competition, fun and sportsmanship for everyone to enjoy. Non-Camera Ready—Sept. 19 th To all of them we say Welcome to Milwaukee! Let's play Ball! back, I realize that probably wasn't the best of answers. But I was so terribly con- Camera Ready—Sept. 221'd fused. In my arms I held a child. A child I 5:00 p.m. helped to create, a being I gave life to. Pride Around the State She was a part of me. I met Carrie in the ninth grade. We be- Caution The Labor Day weekend will see two important pride celebrations in Wisconsin, the came good friends, talked on the phone a Twin Ports Pride Weekend in Superior and Duluth, and the Rainbow Over Wisconsin lot, wrote lots of little cutesy notes back The fact that someone's name appears in Pride Celebration in the Fox Valley. These are not as big as, or as glitzy as some and forth and grew closer. I knew I was this paper in no way implies sexual orien- others but there are no less important. Gay—but I "asked her out," thinking it tation. In fact the open celebration of Pride in small town Wisconsin is perhaps even more was the right thing to do. important than those in the larger cities. ROW and the Twin Ports Pride Committee I tried very hard to enjoy myself-I Give the People Light and they remind us that we REALLY are everywhere. They also work to change attitudes in tried for two years. Things just didn't feel areas and promote tolerance (if not acceptance) in areas of the state represented by right. I would catch myself watching cute will find their own way. elected officials who have all too often ignored the call for equality. boys, wondering what it would be like to We extend our congratulations and best wishes to all of those who have worked so be with them. But I didn't dare leave hard to produce these important events. We urge those who can do so to attend and her—she loved me too much, and I The support them in every possible way. couldn't bear the thought of hurting her. Last but not least to the Les/Bi/Gay communities of the Fox Valley and the Twin So I stayed. Wisconsin Ports area we say "Happy Pride Days and many happy returns." One day she came over to my house. We sat in my room and talked. She said "I need to tell you something" and I could Light tell something was wrong. Jokingly, I Letters said "What, are you pregnant?" She looked down at the floor and I knew. Brian Bouldrey; Stranger at the Gate - To Be The two years since then have been Is the Bible Worth It? Gay and Christian in America, by Mel really tough. When Teresa was born, I White, former ghost writer for several well got a job at a local miniature golf course. TO THE EDITOR: known media evangelists; and, most impor- My parents and I consulted our lawyer re- am 53 yrs young, been married and fa- tantly I think, What the Bible Really Says garding child support. Because I was so thered two sons( one of whom made me a About Homosexuality by Daniel Helmeniak, young and would not be able to work full- grandfather Aug 12), divorced and in a com- a priest and psycho therapist. The latter book is time, I did not make enough money to le- mitted gay relationship for 7 yrs Sept 16. I am the most definitive I have found about the truth gally have to pay Carrie anything. a recovered conservative Lutheran and my of what the Bible says on this issue. I asked the lawyer if there was a fixed partner is a recovering Catholic. In this limited forum, I can't say much more. percentage. She told me what it was, and Executive & Editorial Offices We are both members of a United Church of But that's perhaps as it should be. Ultimately, I decided to use that to personally provide Christ (Congregational)church here in La- each of us must find our own way. But you are support for Carrie. I was a junior m high 1843 N. Palmer Crosse. We arc both on church committees and not alone. school when Teresa was born. Carrie had Milwaukee, WI 53212 Darren was voted vice pres of his which makes Steffenhagen Bill already graduated and had a full-time job (414) 372-2773 him automatically a member of the church Onalaska, Wisconsin with a florist. It was difficult to see them council. We have not arrived, but we are ar- during the school year, but I tried my best LIGHT FAX: (414) 372-1840 riving. Getting here was not an easy journey Gays and the Churches to see both of them often. for either of us. Carrie and I remained friends and I am Office Hours: After we met, we tried the Evangelical Lu- TO THE EDITOR: grateful that. It's been especially very for Monday-Friday-10:00 a.m. theran Church in America(ELCA) and some- In the August 13, 1997, issue of Wisconsin Gay boyfriend and -5:30 p.m. hard on her, losing her 24-Hour Recording where in there, Darren tried to continue with Light, Terry Sanderson recommended that having to live with her parents. the Catholic church. Neither worked. Gay Christians give up on the churches. In the Teresa grew up so fast. Soon after her Publisher One Sunday Darren walked out in the middle August 27°' issue, Light published rebuttals first birthday I left for college, three hours Jerry Johnson of a catholic service saying," I can't do this from Messrs. Mence, Miller, and Zopp. Here if I saw Teresa once a away. I was lucky Executive Editor anymore." And, tho we participated in the lo- are two additional objections to Sanderson's home and was month. By the time I came Terry Boughner, cal congregational discussions on Human recommendation. able to spend time with her, she was talk- Ph.D. Sexuality in the ELCA as the gay couple in Without the help of the Christian Church, the ing. We hold conversations; she cries says Arts & Entertainment Editor that congregation during that time when they Wisconsin legislature would not have passed "no!" when I don't push her on the swing- Geno were going thru all those motions, we finally AB70—the law that made this state the first in set. SpotLight became too insulted with their collective ago- Editor the nation to prohibit discrimination based on And, due to her mother's training using Bill Meunier nizing about homosexuality and left the sexual orientation. Testimony from the Mil- an old photograph of me, she calls me church. waukee Roman Catholic Archdiocese and sev- Daddy. Or Paul. She calls me either. But I Advertising Manager There followed a 3-4 year period when we eral main-line Protestant Churches, was vital wonder what our future holds. Jerry Johnson participated in no religious observances. In ret- to our efforts to convince legislators to vote for Carrie is engaged now—eventually 372-2773 rospect, we now see that those were years of this important civil right. Teresa may have three fathers and one Columnists and Reporters strife in our life and relationship as we strug- Secondly, many individual congregations mother. Will she accept it? What will her gled to fill the spiritual void with some of the Glenn Bishop, Ruthie, Brian Treglown, within mainstream Protestant denominations friends in school say when she tells them Barbara Lightner, Bill Meunier, Dasty Sass, false "spiritual" alternatives that the homosex- have publicly stated that Gays and Lesbians her father is Gay? Will they tease her? ual world has to offer. Dr. Karen Lamb, Carl Szatsmary, Dr. Suzie are fully welcome in all phases of church life. Will they call her a Lesbian? And if so, Shovelit, Sasha Alyson, John Jahn Tho we still struggle with the effects those The United Church of Christ, now in com- will she regret having told them? activities had upon us, we are fortunate that munion and pulpit-sharing with the largest It's scary, living as a Gay father and one our relationship survived that time to where we Lutheran group and several other large Prot- so young. I have matured quite a bit the Associated Press began to realize, together, that those activities estant churches, practices and preaches non- past two years, but it still amazes me that I Ap weren't working and we began our search to discrimination based on sexual orientation. have a child. That I took on such a re- Copyright © 1997 return to a real spritual home. That led us to Surely, there are still some obstacles to full sponsibility. Thoughts like these are a [ICC. acceptance of Gays and Lesbians in the Roman daily issue for me. Always wondering, By Novo Graphics, Ltd. The recent letter writer, Richard Mence of Catholic Church and in many mainstream always hoping. But never regretting. THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly by NOV Milwaukee, is right on when he asserts that GRAPHICS. LTD.. with offices at 1843 N. Palmer. Protestant denominations—but the trend is If I could go back in time I wouldn't Milwaukee. WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is "when God closes a door, he opens a window." the certainly hopeful. If we withdrew from these have done anything differently, really. TEursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed by None of this comes easy for us. We need to churches, the "Gay movement" would lose Teresa is wonderful, and she is my writers in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of unlearn and then learn all over again. We need the publisher. editor, or our advertisers. Any reference much of its growing clout in our society. daughter. I know that in time, when madE to any individual or organization should not be to leave our internal homophobia (and for too Obviously, Mr. Sanderson, writing from the Teresa can understand, things will be fine construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection many of us, our loved ones) behind as we find orientation or preference. All copy, text, design, photos. and "other side of the pond," has no idea of the between us. I will illustrations in advertisements are published with the God always be there for her within ourselves in spite of what "the amount of diversity within the Christian no matter what happens. And although I understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has church" tells us officially. You need nothing secured proper written consent for the use of names. Church over here in the colonies. Neither the may feel like just a father "figure" at pictures, or testimonials of any living person. and less that to be truly "reborn." Southern Baptists nor others on the religious times, we will both always know that I am WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such You need not even look too closely anymore publication to be made: and the advertiser agrees by right (or wrong), speak for the mainstream her father. submitting ads to to see that the Christian church in America no indemnify and save blameless the American Christian community. Her Gay father. publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. longer speaks with one voice on this issue. The WISCONSIN LIGHT does not accept any responsibility for Bob Moore Editor's Note: Paul Hatton is an 18 any claims made by advertisers. The UCC is rapidly becoming a gay-accepting entire contents of Milwaukee year old clarinet major at James Madison WISCONSIN LIGHT are Copyrighted and protected church. And yes, the ELCA isn't far behind. University in Virginia. tinder the Federal Copyright Act and International And the Catholic church is finding it increas- Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will At least 6 million children in the United not be permitted without express written permission of ingly impossible to hide the rebellion brewing NOVO GRAPHICS. LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County. States are estimated to have Gay or Les- Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. within its Medieval folderol. Policy bian parents.- Schulenberg, Gay Parent- I urge you to inform yourself because you ing, Anchor Press, NY 1985 Subscribe to sound like a man floundering in a spiritual Letters to the Editor void and the truth is before you. Please read Light the following books: Christianity, Social Tol- As a matter of policy, Wisconsin Wisconsin One Year-26 Issues erance, and Homosexuality and Same Sex Light will not print a Letter to the Edi- Unions in Premodern Europe by John Bos- tor sent to or appearing in any other First Class—$32.95 publication. This is general journalistic well; Wrestling With the Angel" - Faith and Third Class—$16.95 Religion in the Lives of Gay Men, edited by practice. August 28, 1997-September 10, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 10100 W. Bluemound Rd. A safe place p.m. at BESTD Clinic, 1240 E. Brady Those Living With or Affected by HIV/AIDS where confidential conversation can take Street 2nd floor south room. A support place and supportive connections can be group for Gay men whose male Need Not Lack Support made. Contact Kathryn O'Connor Kuhn at spouses/lovers/partners are FIN infected. 259-4664. Therapeutic support. Contact Ery Uecker Milwaukee—Support groups focusing 3522 W. Lisbon Ave. Focusing on people Spiritual Journeying for Persons with 353-4798. on the issues affecting individuals living who are HIV positive. Contact Nadirah AIDS-Second Thursday of each month, 7- with HIV disease: Fenner, 931-8111 x211 or Sara Fox- 8 p.m. at Cathedral of St. John the Evan- Queer Youth Make it AIDS Information Milwaukee (AIM)- Reilly, 937-6616. gelist, 802 N. Jackson St. Everyone in- Wednesdays. 7 p.m. at the Milwaukee HIV Positive Men-Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 vited, people with AIDS/Illy, families AIDS Project, 820 N. Plankinton Avenue. p.m. at St. Camillus Health Center Group and partners, caregivers, friends, neigh- To Prime-Time TV Discussion group open to anyone who is Mound Rd. A sup- Room, 10100 W. Blue bors. Contact Fr. Michael Hammer 223- New York, NY—The Gay and Lesbian Alli- HIV positive. Guest speakers the first port group for HIV positive men to pro- 5105. Wednesday of every month. Contact Paul, confidential con- ance Against Defamation (GLAAD) an- vide a safe place where Native American/American Indian nounced that the fall 1997 television lineup 963-0933. versation can take place and supportive Group-Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Mil- HIV Positive People-Wednesdays, 10- Contact Eric will include an all-time record of 30 Lesbian, connections can be made. waukee AIDS Project, 820 N. Plankinton Gay, and bisexual characters, including one 11:30 a.m. at the Milwaukee AIDS Proj- Gravenkamp at 259-4668. Avenue. This weekly group meets to ex- ect, 820 N. Plankinton Ave. Providing alternating 10 Gay youth. HIV Basics-Thursdays, plore American Indian wisdom and cere- Fox's 413 Hope Street will feature Karime group education and support. Contact Mi- a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Milwaukee AIDS mony. Facilitated by Patrick Price and chelle, 225-1571. Emotional Prince in the role of Melvin, described by Project, 820 N. Plankinton. open to all interested Milwaukee AIDS GLAAD as "a flamboyantly fierce HIV- HIV Positive Support Grow-Thursdays, support for newly diagnosed HIV positive Project clients. Contact Maggi Cage, PhD. 10:30 a.m. at STD Specialities Clinic, positive black Gay youth." Melvin will be the people. Contact Doug at 225-1548. 225-1531. second Gay character of color on prime-time 3251 N. Holton. Targeting the needs of Positive and Aware-Mondays, 7-8:30 Support groups focusing on the issues dealing with being HIV television. The first is Spin City's Carter, those who are p.m. at BESTD Clinic, 1240 E. Brady facing the loved one's of people living played by Michael Boatman. positive. Contact Paula Phipps, 264-8800. Street 2nd floor south room. Gay HIV with HIV disease: HIV Positive Gay Men-Wednesdays, 7- diagnosed or Joan M. Garry, GLAAD's executive direc- positive men who are newly Family, Friends and Partners- tor, remarked "GLAAD is particularly pleased 8:30 pm. at BESTD Clinic, 1240 E. asymptomatic. Contact Ery Uecker, 323- Alternating Tuesdays, 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Street 2nd floor north room. For to see the introduction of Melvin, a black HIV- Brady 4798. Episcopal Church, enter at 1306 N. Mar- positive youth, to the fall line-up. We hope any Gay man who is HIV infected and is Support Groups for Women infected shall. A group for family, friends and interested in clinical & support discussion. Saturdays of that future programming looks at the true di- with MV-First and third partners of HIV infected people. Contact versity within the Lesbian, Gay and bisexual Contact Ery Uecker 353-4798. each month. 10 a.m.-12 noon: second and Paula Phipps. 264-8800. community." GLAAD, as part of its mission, HIV Positive People-Wednesdays, 2- fourth Wednesdays of each month, 6-8 Male Spouses/Panners/Lovers of Gay at Lisbon Ave. Health Center, East. monitors the portrayal of LGBT people on 3:30 p.m. p.m. at St. Camillus Campus Court HIV Positive Men-Wednesdays, 7-8:30 television. THE AIDS CRISIS S NOT OVER Keep Walking - We're Not There Yet! I.

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JiJ * Join Honorary Chair GREG LOUGANIS August 28, 1997—September 10, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 Greg Louganis to be Honorary Chair of AIDS Walk Wisconsin Milwaukee— Greg Louganis, the Gore and Tipper Gore, Milwaukee Brewer world's greatest diver and four-time Darryl Hamilton and Magic Johnson, Olympic gold medalist, will be in atten- among others. dance as honorary chair of the eighth The 1997 AIDS Walk Steering Com- AIDS Walk Wisconsin on Sunday, Sep- mittee co-chairs are Richard Strong and tember 21. Steve Swetlik. Since the Walk began in The day will begin with Louganis 1990, over $4 million has been raised for speaking at the AIDS Walk Breakfast held AIDS care, prevention and research pro- at 9:00 a.m. at the Italian Community grams. Last year alone, more than 12,000 Center. Tickets can be purchased by call- walkers raised almost $1 million. ing 414-225-1517. He will then welcome Pre-registration for AIDS Walk Wis- walkers at the Opening Ceremonies at 12 consin is required and easy. People inter- noon, cut the ribbon and start the Walk at ested in participating in this year's Walk 12:30 p.m. should call 800-348-WALK or register All walkers turning in $2,000 or more online at www.arcw.org. Once registered, in pledges when they sign-in the day of participants will receive everythmg they the Walk will get their picture taken with need to have a successful Walk experi- Greg Louganis. ence, including pledge forms, Walk up- ARCW Executive Director Doug Nel- dates and tips on how to collect pledges. son said Louganis is the perfect choice to Sponsors of the event include Miller lead this year's AIDS Walk. Brewing Company, TODAY'S TMJ4, 94 "Greg will come to the Walk with a WKTI, Wisconsin Energy Corporation, strong message," said Nelson. "As a gay United Airlines, Milwaukee Journal Sen- man who is living with HIV disease and tinel, Aurora Health Care, P & C Media, an American Olympic hero, he will rally Inc., Oneida Nation/Oneida Bingo & Ca- Wisconsin to make a greater commitment sino, Cellular One, National Association to the fight against AIDS." of Theater Owners of Wisconsin and Up- Louganis was diagnosed as HIV posi- per Michigan, Ace Chemical Products, tive in 1988, however, he had begun his Inc., Amencan Family Mutual Insurance, part in the fight against AIDS in 1986 af- Bank One, Blockbuster Entertainment, ter meeting Ryan White, whom Louganis Mortgage Guarantee Investment Corpora- calls his "inspiration and guardian angel." tion, Pick en Save Supermarkets, Star- The 10k walk along Milwaukee's bucks Coffee, Time Insurance/A Fords Lakefront is Wisconsin's largest AIDS Company, Aveda-Salon Systems, Herbert fund raiser, benefiting 18 organizations H. Kohl Charities, Inc., Humana Health throughout the state. Past honorary chairs Care Plans and Lab Safety Supply, Inc. include Bette Midler, Vice President Al To Achieve Victory, Gays Must Gain the Aid of the Straight Majority Commentary by Keith St. Clair Americans in the '60s. Whites were not The Gay movement has spent much of going to be mistaken for being Black its resources encouraging Gays to come Even if they had been, not everyone back out and stand up for their cause, thereby then automatically equated Black with marshaling their strength in numbers. This immorality. Being Gay, however, is. If is worthwhile, but no matter how large the they were Greg Louganis is the Honorary Chair of the 1997 AIDS Walk Wisconsin count grows, it is still unlikely to be any- confident in not being mistaken as Gay, I thing other than a minority. If every Gay believe many straights would stand up for materials. The three groups will then be Directed by the Medical College of man and woman in America came out to- Gay rights. For example, many will wear compared one year later to determine how Wisconsin team, study field activities will day and politically voiced their demand a button proclaiming "Straights for Gay effectively each approach helps adoles- also be carried out by collaborating re- for civil rights, still nothing would Rights." cents avoid HIV risk behavior. search teams at the University of Wash- change. To have a lasting impact, the Gay I have made such buttons and have met In addition to Drs Kelly and Sikkema, ington, Case Western Reserve University, movement should learn from the civil success in selling them, with many com- other Medical College study investigators Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State rights struggle of other minorities. pliments from straights. Yes, I suggest are: Raymond Hoffman, Ph.D.; Timothy University, Georgia State University, and Given that America is a democracy and that such buttons be at least sold at cost McAuliffe, Ph.D.; Timothy G. Heckman, the University of Vermont. that nothing happens in a democracy un- rather than given away. Ph.D.; and Steven D. Pinkerton, Ph.D. less the majority gives its consent, the key This does two things. 1. It prevents op- to victory is coopmg the majority. The Af- ponents from trashing free buttons. 2. It M\ rican-American struggle for civil rights is also shows commitment on the part of the a case in point. Its leaders and the histori- recipient that they will actually wear the cal demonstrations they helped to button. If nobody is going to see the but- create h . " BREAKFAST 1=1IT) UV BED & took great courage and were entirely nec- ton, it's wasted anyway. I am convinced essary for the successes of the movement. that if more were made available, its suc- • However, what is often forgotten is that cess would grow exponentially. .• their efforts would have been for naught Civil rights for Gays will succeed only had it not been for the support of many by winning over the majority voter, one at white Americans. a time. This is retail pohtics. Despite his frequent speaking of truth, In a democracy, the majority must al- Malcolm X was wrong to think that ways succeed. Therefore, one straight woman voicing her support Blacks must succeed by themselves. In- for Gay ri, --wit V 44-- Guest House —Ailti lit$U t stead, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was is worth perhaps ten Gays doing the same. right to encourage the assistance of white A straight male, perhaps twenty Gays. A allies. 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In our opinion, what State-sanctioned marriages confer an he had to say beautifully expresses what enormous array of practical rights that BRENDA LEWISON differing-sex, is all marriage, same-sex or greatly affect one's ability to receive bene- Timothy Kuehnet-R AT EY about. fits, acquire wealth and care for children. Labor * * Denying Paintings, Prints Lesbians and Gay men the 5; In a few months, my wife Cathy and I right to marry denies them simple, basic Sculpture, Antiques Employment will be celebrating our tenth wedding an- dignity and has serious practical and legal Purchased & Sold niversary. As that date approaches, I often consequences. This is discrimination. It is Discrimination we took together: "To Estate Sales think of the vows wrong, and we in the ACLU believe it is Rights have & to hold from this day forward / for unconstitutional as well. 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And that's precautions, including wearing two pairs my advice," says Scoles, who settled a of gloves during surgery and other inva- lawsuit with his former employer in 1995 sive procedures. for disclosing his HIV status to his pa- Scoles now works for an AIDS founda- tients. tion and teaches part-time at Case Western Keeping quiet would, however, be ille- Reserve Medical School in Cleveland. He gal in states such as Minnesota, which re- says his skills are so rusty that it would be quires HIV-positive health care workers to all but impossible for him to work as a register with the state. surgeon. other hand, has no California, on the "Would I like to go back to such reporting requirement. practice? People shouldn't assume that HIV Sure, I'd go back tomorrow," Scoles said. transmission to a patient would never "Is that likely? No." Win-Tammy-Win That was the chant heard at Café Melange during the fund raiser for State Representative happen, said Dr. Juhe Gerberding, an as- Tammy Baldwin's bid for Congress in Wisconsin's Second Congressional District The openly Lesbian politician is said to have a good chance to become the first open Lesbian ever elected to Congress. Shown above (L-R) are In Step founder Ron Gelman, Baldwin, Aids Resource Center of Wisconsin Executive Director, Doug Nelson and This Is It Owner, Joe Brehm. Smith Religious Extremists Try to Boycott Comic Jack H. Strip, "For Better or For Worse" New York, NY—The comic strip "For by small-minded bigots before, when Better or For Worse," which runs in 1,700 Lawrence, the best friend of Michael Pat- newspapers nationwide, including the terson,. a member of the family whose Office: 414-962-4413 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, faced a story is told by Johnston in the daily stealth boycott by radical religious groups comic strip, came out as a young Gay Home/Voice Mail: 414-224-1452 and the threat of being dropped by dozens man. At that time, thirteen newspapers of newspapers, due to its inclusive sto- canceled the strip. At least 25 other papers Office Fax: 414-962-1132 ryline in late August, which includes two requested rerun strips. Home Fax: 414-224-0041 Gay characters. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against the strip. E-Mail: JHSmith©Execpc.com Defamation (GLAAD) called for a show The August 20-23 storyline focused on of support for Lynn Johnston and the Lawrence and his boyfriend, Ben, who Web Site: www.jackhsmith.com comic strip she has created. may be moving to Paris to study piano. GLAAD asked that all fair-minded peo- "Their sneaky attempt to claim that this ple across the country buy three copies of boycott is not a boycott is part of the same the newspaper during the days of August smoke and mirrors tactics these groups 20 to 23, when the strip ran nationwide. use to mask their hate and intolerance as Readers should keep one for themselves, `family values'," said Liz Tracey, Associ- Ittn/t/ then send one copy each to the Christian ate Communications Director. 01, alt Family Network in Dayton, OH and the "These groups are not interested in peo- 9 Amencan Family Association of Tupelo, ple making up their own minds about this, 71,64! MS. they want to impose their agenda on oth- Both groups, with aggressively anti-Gay ers through anti-Gay rhetoric, censorship agendas, have called for their members to and intolerance. We feel Americans can nat refuse delivery of their newspapers from think for themselves," Tracey said. August 20 to August 23, to show their op- The addresses to send your newspapers Shorevyw position with the strip. Individuals who to are: Christian Family Network, PO Box refuse delivery do not pay for those days' 24171, Dayton OH 45424; American newspapers, thereby boycotting the news- Family Association, PO Drawer 2440, 4559 N. Oakland Avenue Shorewood, WI 53211 paper by affecting their business liveli- Tupelo MS 38803. hood. CONTACT: Elizabeth Anderson, Asso- OUTSTANDING "These radical religious groups asked ciate Director, and Lee Salem, Editorial their members to boycott newspapers Director, Universal Press Syndicate, 4900 sight unseen," said Joan M. 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The thought she would be alive today to talk 124 Geary Street, at 11 a.m. about her battle with AIDS, let alone share dropping and drug combinations including rally was held m front of United Airlines' ticket office, protease inhibitors are increasing the hope Earlier this year, United Airlines made a commitment to implement San Francisco's her tears and laughter at a conference the San Francisco center run by Southern Baptists. of the ill. new domestic partner legislation in return for a 25-year lease with But many are poor, unable to work Airport. Now, after reaching this agreement with city officials and negotiating a two- Often felt rejected by the church and actively pursuing a legal effort to overturn members of the nation's largest Protestant anymore and depend on Social Security year exemption from the law, the airline is payments for food and shelter and Medi- the law. denomination, some HIV patients are originally conceived and written by the finding comfort at a retreat in North caid to pay for the pills that keep them The domestic partner legislation, which was alive. Milk Club, requires any entity that contracts with San Francisco to provide equal bene- Carolina designed to renew their spiritual married spouses. bodies. " It's hard to feel normal when you take fits to its employees' domestic partners that it offers your medicine in the morning and you "United Airlines has established a pattern of deception in its negotiations with the Dozens diagnosed with the virus have Elizabeth Loeffler, local discovered faith through HIV/AIDS re- take your medicine again at night," Don- flight attendants and with the City of San Francisco," states ald Bloodworth of Lumberton told other union president for United flight attendants based in San Francisco. "Flight attendants treats sponsored through the Baptist State employees and as members Convention of North Carolina. camp participants. are angered at the disrespect United has shown for them as Raddatz says of the Gay and Lesbian community." "I thought I'd drop off the face of the the retreat's goal is to Attendants, make the patients feel normal. United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight earth and die. I thought it was a death Bible airline, seeking "raises, retirement and sentence," Jones, diagnosed eight years studies focus on community, forgiveness AFL-CIO, are in contract negotiations with the and mercy. respect." The negotiations have been ongoing for more than a year, during which time ago with HIV, told fellow patients during campaign to inform the public of their is- a small-group meeting at rustic Caraway The Rev. George Fuller taught a Bible the flight attendants have begun a CHAOSTM study from the New Testament sues. CHAOS, which stands for Create Havoc Around Our SystemTM, could result in Conference Center this month. "But book of company end without a you're not going anywhere until (God) Ephesians. The Bible's message, said intermittent strikes and other actions if negotiations with the calls you home." Fuller: all are sinful and unworthy of new agreement. God's love, but Jesus' death The Association of Flight Attendants, AFL-CIO, is the largest flight attendant union The AIDS retreat, unique in the South- on the cross 27 airlines, including 21,000 at ern Baptist denomination, gives patients makes everyone complete. in the world, representing 41,000 flight attendants at and their caregivers a chance to talk about "Has anybody here been misunder- United. their sickness and find some sympathy stood?" Fuller asked the group. Everyone with fellow patients in the rolling hills of nodded. "I think that's why so many peo- rural Randolph County. The convention ple don't know God because they misun- held a similar camp this week for children derstand him. with AIDS. .. His grace and mercy and great love "It's a place to get away and meet other are big enough for everything we've done people," said James Atkins, a Moore wrong." County native diagnosed with HIV 11 The camp also includes nightly worship, years ago. The 45-year-old ex-soldier at- singing, free time and a memorial service tended each of the four retreats the state for patients and caregivers who want to convention has sponsored going back to remember those who have died to AIDS. August 1995. "There's a lot of churches Raddatz, a California native, started the out there that really aren't open to this type Baptist AIDS Partnership after attending of health work." Southeastern Baptist Theological Semi- The retreat in part tries to dispel the nary in Wake Forest. His father, who got stereotype that Southern Baptists are un- the virus from a blood transfusion, died of concerned with the AIDS crisis. The de- AIDS in 1993. WE Blazers, nomination's boycott of the Walt Disney "There was a real need for some work Co. this summer for its "Gay-friendly" in this area," said Raddatz, 54. " So many policies didn't help to change that image. people in the church weren't going to "This is a place where they can be open secular organizations to work because about their disease," said Eric Raddatz, there is so many agendas associated with A WebBlazers, LLC is the executive director of the Baptist AIDS them. We wanted to do something posi- Partnership of North Carolina. "A lot of tive." leading full service people have bad feelings about the church. The denomination has not universally But when we bring them together, we say backed his mission, but he keeps the part- Web Presence Provider 'this, this is the church.- nership alive with a cross-section of con- • on the region's only direct feed The dozen AIDS patients at the five-day gregations. retreat come from different backgrounds " People say I shouldn't be working with fiber optic network. and different parts of the state. Some are homosexuals," he said. 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The young If it wasn't for Southern Baptists like X Video Teleconference Reflection woman from Goldsboro, who didn't want Raddatz, Diane Duncan of Wayne county X Encrypted and Anonymous Services to give her last name, just learned seven would have left the church a long time months ago she had HIV. ago. " I never had to go through anything like "I've experienced more spiritual growth this," Sandy said. "I was popular in and felt more close to God," said Duncan, school. I got along with everybody ... Even though my family loves me, I feel who contracted the virus through Ii hus- Call Today I'm still alone. I just don't want to be band. "It's a shame that it tool( something alone. I'm not ready to die." like this to bring me closer to God." For More Jones, who was attending her second retreat, says the drugs she is taking is Information Army Discharged Gay Lieutenant Dallas, TX-AP-DALLAS (AP) - The Amiy has discharged a Gay lieutenant colonel one week before he would have qualified for a full retirement, concluding the deco- rated officer had engaged in unbecoming conduct. 414.443.1428 Steve Loomis, 50, of Killeen learned of his "other than honorable" discharge last week. An Army board of inquiry concluded that the 20-year veteran engaged in "con- duct unbecoming an officer' - homosexual acts and use of "force, coercion or intimi- Website: http://www.webblazers.com dation." E-Mail: Loomis said Army officials were being vindictive because he is Gay. "In my case, it [email protected] was private relations with another soldier, off-post, off-duty, not in my chain of com- mand, and they say conduct unbecoming - read that sodomy,"" Loomis said. "But how many single soldiers or ... married soldiers do exactly the same thing? And how many of them have it held against them?" August 28 ,1997—September 10, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 Poll Shows that The poll found that 64 percent of rial Health Officials, the National Acad- Support for Needle Exchange Democrats, 58 percent of independents emy of Sciences, the National Black Cau- and 45 percent of Republicans favor nee- cus of State Legislators and the U.S. Con- Programs Continues to Grow dle exchange programs. ference of Mayors. In addition, needle exchange finds sup- Washington, DC—Needle exchange needle exchange programs are effective in "Science should drive the debate over programs continue to gain support port in ever region of the country,. with 64 needle exchange programs and their effi- among slowing the spread of HIV and AIDS. Six percent of Americans favoring it in the responsible Americans as mounting sci- federally funded studies have reported cacy," Mills said. "But we hope members entific evidence shows they are an effec- West, 60 percent in the Northeast, 51 per- of Congress and the administration will that needle exchange programs reduce the tive way to curb the spread of HIV and HIV transmission and do not increase cent in the South and 49 percent in heed this message from their constituents AIDS, according to the Human Rights use. Midwest. The poll's margin of error is +/- and work together to allow federal funds Campaign (HRC). 3.1 percent. to be used for these life-saving programs " so in February, a panel of public By "From the American Medical Associa- health experts at the National Institutes of Earlier this month, the American Bar law, federal funds may not be used tion to the American Bar Association, re- Association endorsed the use of needle for needle exchange programs unless the Health concluded that needle exchange joining such groups Department of Health spected professional and public health or- programs are a powerful and proven exchange programs, and Human Serv- ganizations are lining up behind these HIV and AIDS. as the American Public Health Associa- ices gives the green light, which it has not weapon in the war against Association of State and Territo- done. programs because they save lives without Plus, a majority of the American public tion, the mcreasing drug use," said Kim Mills, an -- 55 percent -- favors needle exchange Yale Nixes Larry Kramer HRC spokeswoman. programs as a method to curb the spread New Haven, CT-AP-Larry Kramer, playwright and in-your-face AIDS activist, is in Needle exchange programs provide in- of HIV and AIDS, according to a biparti- Yale University's face now. The 1957 graduate is accusmg the Ivy travenous drug users with stenle syringes League school of san poll conducted for the Human Rights homophobia for rejecting his multimillion-dollar offer to endow a professorship in Gay in exchange for used ones. Such programs Campaign. studies. have been implemented in more than 100 The poll found 55 percent "strongly fa- Kramer, who helped create the Gay Men's Health communities around the Crisis support organization in 1981 country, includ- vor" or "somewhat favor" needle ex- and founded the confrontational AIDS activist group ACT UP in 1987, said he gave ing Milwaukee, and have been shown to change programs while 38 percent Yale about a dozen proposals and all were dismissed. stem the spread of HIV and other blood- "somewhat oppose" or "strongly oppose" In a letter to Kramer, Provost Alison Richard borne diseases transmitted through the said Gay and Lesbian studies is too nar- them. row a field for a permanent professorship. Yale also said that there is a freeze on fac- sharing of injection equipment. The poll was conducted for HRC by the ulty hiring and that the university Approximately one-third of could not add a professorship without cutting one reported Tarrance Group, a Republican firm, and elsewhere. Richard, an anthropologist who studies lemurs in Madagascar, did not im- AIDS cases are related to intravenous Lake Sosin Snell and Associates, Demo- mediately respond to requests for comment. drug use. cratic pollsters. The results are based on a Kramer would In February, a not disclose how much money he offered to Yale but said that it was report by the Department survey of 1,000 registered voters con- in the millions and that it would have endowed one or two full professorships. En- of Health and Human Services found that tacted between April 8-10. dowed professorships at Yale cost $2 million.

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August 28, 1997—September 10, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-12 of profit 28 symbol Wilde Oscar's Happy Puzzle for chemi- "The best way to make children good is to make cal element them happy."-19th century Irish wit Oscar Wilde 25 Across 31contain- TRAVEL ACROSS 15 to coat a mirror illegally ing serum, the 1 20th century with tin 35 fasten fabric 54 motor hotel watery part tfr American author 18 newest album together by stitch- DOW N of blood Hemingway, ini- of 50 Down es of thread 1 19th century 32 abbr. for On the Net, Try Going Over The Rainbow tials ("So far, 21 French mas- to make a American poetess an entity formed about morals, I culine pronoun drag dress Dickinson, initials into a legal body to Find Out Where to Go know only that 22 one 36 short for ("Fame is a fick- 34 she went what is moral is from Samaria registered nurse le food/Upon a to Wonderland By Sasha Alyson borhood. The Regency Suites Hotel (800- what you feel shifting plate.") 35 popular gay "Las Vegas?!" groaned my friend Mat- 642-3629) and Grenada Suite Hotel (800- after and 24 Jesse Helms' 37 that one good 2 Atlanta's vacation spot, thew Bums. "Of all the cities that have big 548-5631) are adjacent to the MARTA what is immor- state, abbr. 39 Armistead annual August northern Calif. convention centers, why did they have to Midtown station, offering rapid rail trans- you 25 radioactive newspa- al is what Maupin's gay river expo city founded pick this one?" Then he turned to me. "I'm port to the airport, Downtown, and Buck- feel bad after.") metallic element per column that 3 calciurn-conta in- as Yerba there for six days, and I have several din- head. TV's 27 joke made became PBS mi- 4 cable m'neral used Buena, initials ner meetings. But most evenings I'm free. Las Vegas: Most of the Gay nightlife is with play niseries, 4 words ing The Learn- in plaster 38 region of One night in a casino is enough. Do I have on or near Paradise Road, at the airport makes two hotels off the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 of Paris the Alps in It- any other options in Las Vegas?" end of town. This We've all been in these situations. Con- strip particularly convenient. The Alexis 4 MATT aly & Austria 10 11 12 13 14 ventions, business travel, and family re- Park Resort (800-582-2228) is the only in a 39 clump of hair unions often take us to cities that didn't top deluxe hotel in Vegas that has gaming ta- 15 16 17 18 19 20 mirror 40 cause to end our "fun destinations" list. Where do you bles or slots. The Hard Rock Hotel (800- 5 angel 41American co- 21 22 23 24 meet people in a new city? The traditional 693-7625) offers the full Las Vegas glitz 6 sleep median Berle, in- approach is to head for a Gay bar. But any experience, just down the road from the 25 26 27 28 com- 7 sub- itials ("A city big enough to host a large convention cluster of Gay nightlife. mittee is a 32 atomic also offers a wide range of Gay and les- Chicago: Any large convention utilizes 29 3 33 group that keeps particle, bian activities, nearly every night of the hotels throughout the city, with frequent minutes and 33 34 35 36 37 38 week. They may not be obvious to the shuttle service to McCormick Place. Since contrac- loses hours.") but most (at least with a little the Gay nightlife is north of downtown, 39 40 41 42 43 tion of casual visitor, pi meson 42 hurry planning) welcome newcomers. choosing the northern-most hotel on the 44 45 46 8 "Don't 43 THAI Here are a few ideas I threw out to Mat- shuttle route will make evening transporta- in a mirror thew for tracking them down. tion easier. To stay even closer, three 47 48 49 50 51 52 ., don't tell." Huh! 48 Hillary First, do a little homework before you get small hotels in the Near North Side market 53 54 9 spear Clinton's home there. The Internet has a wealth of infor- themselves to business travelers under state, abbr. mation; as usual, the trick is to find it. On the banner of Neighborhood Inns of Chi- 11 fibbed America Online, the most popular service, ing Channel on words 44 noun suffix, 49informal Brit- cago. The Surf Hotel (800-SURF -108), the 12 'thank try this: Go to keyword GAY, then scroll Park 6 tall drag queen 28 last name one that does ish for Brompton Inn (800-PARK-108) and lane abbr. down and click on "Over the Rainbow". the City who said he that sounds the 45 ball you,' usually Suites Hotel (800-CITY-108) are 16 escape hastily said twice Now click the City Guides icon, then (at all convenient to Gay would bid same as Ray 46 burgh of nightlife, Gay- 17 intesti- the bottom of the screen) "SEARCH". Now friendly, and affordable. on Princess 29 sounds S.W. Scotland at 50 lesbian singer nal worms type in the city you want. Milwaukee: It isn't a popular Di's clothes like 'cue in' the mouth of tang's 'first name' convention French, Over the Rainbow is one of the most city, at least not yet, but it's growing fast. 10 Ms. Par- the river of 19 in 51 I am, 30 state that is the main man comprehensive and best GLBT guides on As I said above, check out the Wisconsin ton, "Queen of the same name contraction 'Land of En- the Net. Each city's Gay sights of interest Light web site to find out where to go and Country Music" 47 20 foolishness 52 in a di- chantment,' abbr. employee are described by someone who lives there what's going on. When I owned always playing with misc. duties 23 not suitable rection toward Alyson 31 pseudonym and knows their way around. That's cer- Publications, the editor there published a in gay clubs 25 sounds Solution else- of MTV's Si- 50 Har- tainly true of Milwaukee. book with me, Out of All Time. He's a lit- like 'are cue' where this issue 13 Scottish mon Rex in ing, late gay Or just look in the Gayellow Pages, the tle crazy—all writers are—at least those for 'to have' his porn days graffiti artist c.1997 GULF most useful book on my desk. Here you'll 26commits mon- FEATURES, who have any talent—but he knows what 14 exists 33 VAT in 53 entered ey in hope PUZZLE GAYS find Gay, lesbian, and women's book- he's talking about when it comes to Mil- stores; bowling and softball and volleyball; waukee. Call him at (414) 372-2773. If Crossword Puzzle Answers on Page 35 Dignity and MCC and other religious he's in a good mood, he'll actually talk to groups; AIDS organizations; and much you, but don't count on it. more. Minnesota Teen Enters the Battle Against Call up a few and see what they've got planned. If you live in a town that's AIDS by Promoting Safer Sex blessed with a good Gay bookstore, such as Afterwords in Milwaukee, tell the clerk GOING L Backus, MN—Teen-agers may hear the friends and classmates toms to sex, Bot- where you're headed, and ask for recom- statistics about HIV-AIDS, but are they stad will boldly use the opportunity to re- mendations. They may carry a Gay news- listening? mind them of the importance of safer sex, paper from your destination, or a guide- Not really, especially teens who live in and why latex condoms should be used book that covers it in depth. TO THE rural communities, said Casey Bolstad, every time. She admits she has embar- (I mention Milwaukee because they're 8, of Backus. Which is why the recent rassed friends with her frank discussions, one of a handful of Gay papers in the THEATRE classmate will Pine River-Backus High School graduate but adds that a friend or country with its own web site. Check out ORA became a certified Red Cross HIV-AIDS usually come up to her later and quietly Wisconsin Light at www. Wilight.com). instructor. She wants to educate rural ask for more information. Finally, on your pre-departure checklist, teen-agers who think the deadly virus Most teens aren't using condoms be- call the Gay helpline at your CONCERT them destination. could never affect them. cause they are embarrassed to buy (These phone numbers are in the Gayel- Bolstad, who would like to become a for fear of running into someone they low Pages, and sometimes on the Inter- Have a fine pediatric surgeon, became involved with know, she said. One classmate wouldn't net.) Helplines are usually volunteer- AIDS awareness and activism while fin- buy condoms because he didn't know staffed, and vary in reliability. If the person relaxing ishing her senior year of high school at what kind to buy. Many times Bolstad has A sociology class bought boxes of con- who can't suggest an activity or group that Central Lakes College. gone into stores and interests required 30 hours of community service, doms for classmates too embarrassed to you, try again a day or two later. dinner You may get a different volunteer with dif- with so Bolstad contacted Red Cross HIV- do it themselves. ferent us. AIDS coordinator Renee Steffen, also of "It doesn't bother me, at least I know interests. St. Joseph's Home Health Care. they have them," she said. Once in town, pick up the local Gay work helping as- like to see parents talk newspaper at a bar or newsstand (those Steffen put Bolstad to Bolstad would near a semble the Minnesota AIDS quilt dis- more openly with their teen-agers. Most campus are your best bet). Mat- Wonderfulfood at played at the college last December. Bol- of the stigma about buying condoms is thew later told me that this was where he stad helped cut symbolic red ribbons, hit pay dirt. A community calendar in the reasonable prices. that teen-agers are scared their parents Las Vegas Bugle listed a Gay skating maimed display booths and got her high will find out, she said. school teen improvisational team to per- night. He befriended a Gay couple there, "They know condoms protect, but they who invited him for dinner the next day. At form a skit for elementary students about think they're safe if they get on the pill," Fast, courteous service. compassion. last report, he couldn't wait to go back for she said. "There's not just pregnancy to next year's convention. She then decided to take her activism a worry about." step further and become an instructor her- And now, recommendations from Out & Bolstad would like to become more of a About editor Billy Kolber-Stuart, for those self. She received her certification after peer counselor, an AIDS educator who attending Red Cross classes in February. heading off to any of four popular conven- speaks to students through humor instead tion cities. She will be a guest speaker in health of statistics and stuff), medical terms. She • • classes at her former high school next Icira tWAidt plans to continue her education at Central Traveling to a convention city can pose a year. Lakes College next year and hopes to be- "Some people look at you weird and housing dilemma: Whether to stay close to come more involved with AIDS education Gay nightlife, or close to business. In wonder why you're involved," said Bol- in her community. stad. " I see a lot of people having sex and some spots, you can find a good compro- You've gotta make them listen and talk mise. they're so young. It scares me." to them, not at them," she explained. " But When the topic of conversation with New Orleans: The French Quarter is the no matter what, you gotta have fun." heart of the city's entertainment district, with the two most popular Gay bar/discos, OZ and The Bourbon Pub/Parade, facing FINE MEXICAN Dalai Lama Meets With Gay Buddhists each other at 800 and 801 Bourbon Street. San Francisco, CA-AP- The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibet and millions of Around the corner is The Bourbon Orleans CUISINE Buddhists worldwide, met privately with Gay Buddhists to discuss his views on homo- (800-521-5338), the most Gay-popular sexuality. mainstream hotel, charming, well-kept, 7 DAYS A WEEK The Gay Buddhists, all from the San Francisco Bay area, requested the Wednesday and friendly. While not particularly con- 734 South 5th Street meeting because of their concern about the Dalai Lama's past statements, which deem venient to the convention center, it is oral and anal sex to be improper but, on the other hand, seem to approve of same-sex probably worth the extra cab fare if you're love. planning to indulge in the city's Gay night- 645-9888 The Dalai Lama reiterated the teachings of the ancient Buddhist scriptures that pro- life. Corner of 5th & National, across claim certain sexual acts are wrong , even when performed by married couples. Atlanta: Atlanta's Gay community claims from the Milwaukee Ballet "Man to man, woman to woman, that's also sexual misconduct," he said in explaining Midtown as its home, a location conven- the Buddhist teachings which, he said, apply only to those who practice Buddhism. ient to the city's many business centers. *** 1/2 said he cannot be solely responsible for interpretation of the scriptures. The Four Seasons But he (800-332-3442) and Dennis Getto "It is something that needs to be consulted with other Buddhist traditions as well," he Sheraton Colony Square (800-325-3535) Milwaukee said. are popular business choices in the neigh- Journal/Sentinel r THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28. 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10. 1997 PAGE 13

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MADISON REPERTORY THEATRE MARCUS CENTRE FOR THE 4)*4 PERFORMING ARTS FLORENTINE OPERA COMPANY DALE GUTZMAN PRODUCTIONS t :14 1997-98 WISCONSIN PERFORMING ARTS PREVIEW THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28. 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10. 1997 PAGE 14 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION on September 24th. The menu includes M's famous pasta dishes, Mostacolli, Spa- There Is Much To Look Forward To ghetti and meatballs, and Linguine with clam sauce as well as vegetables, and breads. On October 22nd the Club offers a In Wisconsin This Fine Arts Season tempting chicken and fish feast. considered one of the best Ballet compa- Both dinners include wine with the By Bill Meunier nies anywhere in the country. Plus tour- coffee Milwaukee— Looking over all the bro- meal. Both evenings also include mg companies like Chicago's Hubbard and desert (assuming you have any room chures, flyers and press releases from and the Trinity State, I feel Dance Theater, Philclanco left) after the show. various arts groups around the $60.00 for show and dinner. like a kid who woke up on Christmas Irish Dancers will be performing in vari- The cost is colored ous venues around Wisconsin. The September 24th package includes morning to see dozens of brightly October packages under the tree. There is so much If you like comedy check out Second tran,sportation to the theater. The to look forward to. City at the Oshkosh Grand Opera House 22" performance is within easy walking Some boxes are bigger than others but or Howie Mandel or the Capital Steps at distance of M & M's. as anyone knows good things can and of- the Madison Civic Center. Both dinners will be served in the up- ten do come in small packages. This season also has an international stairs Banquet room. Seating is limited so Together these boxes represent presents flair. The Red Army Chorus and Dance early reservations are recommended. Ad- to all of Wisconsin. The gifts of talent ON. Ensemble will be at the Opera House in vance payment is required. spirit and cultural diversity that make our Oshkosh as will the Peking Acrobats. In Call the M & M Club for reservations at society great. Together they represent a addition to the Bolshoi, the Madison Civic (414) 347-1962 or stop in to the reserve cornucopia of offerings that makes a lie to Center is also bringing in the Russian Na- your spot. the rumor that Wisconsin is some kind of tional Orchestra and the Shanghai Acro- Another Dinner and Theater package cultural backwater. batic Theater. will be offered for the Milwaukee premier Unfortunately space and time didn't al- The point is that this year offers a rich of "Boys In the Band" at a date to be an- low us to give you more than a glimpse at bounty of great theater, dance and music. nounced later. funding for the arts is M & M's is located at 124 N. Water what awaits audiences in theaters and o In these days when concert halls around the state. There will under attack from conservatives in Con- Street in Milwaukee. be many highlights and gems in the up- r, gress, it's more important than ever to support them. coming season. It is up to us to take ad- Rose Pickering stars in "Angels In vantage of them. America" It helps that people all over the State fte%s in Arne_ Touring Broadway musicals have finally have worked hard to make that support discovered the Badger state. The Marcus The Florentine Opera Company's pro- easier than ever. But the bottom lme is rse Center for the Performing Arts in Mil- duction of La Boheme is doing so well that it is up to each of us to show our ap- 4S" waukee will offer Show Boat, State Fair they have added an extra performance. preciation for their efforts by buying tick- and the huge new hit, Chicago. The And if opera is your thing check out the ets. Weidner in Green Bay is pleased to pro- New York City Opera's "Daughter of the We have so much to look forward to. vide the Wisconsin premier of Miss Sai- Regiment" at the Madison Civic Center. gon plus the touring company of Grease. Speaking of Madison, that City has a M & M Club Offers These are but a few of the companies hit- very lively arts community. The Civic ting our State in the next few months. Center will host the world famous Bol- Dinner Theater ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART. 1 & 2, THEATER PACKAGE There will be dramas and comedies. Of shoi, Marcel Marceu, and a fine produc- Two Very SpecialNights of Diner and Theatre course all of Milwaukee is eagerly await- tion of Gilbert and Sullivans "The Mi- Packages for ing "Angels in America" a joint produc- kado" among many other concerts and with the M&MClub. Call for Reservations! tion of the Milwaukee Repertory and the theatrical productions. Milwaukee Chamber Theater. But that's The Madison Rep and it's innovative `Angels in America' not all the Cream City has to look forward Broom Street Theater are always worth fabulous evening of pro- Milwaukee— A to. Theater X will again many fine the price of admission. food and theater awaits those who reserve 1113. ductions some of which arc Gay oriented. II' Dance is your thing there is plenty of a spot for The M & M Club's two special Next Act has four Milwaukee premiers. that as well. The Milwaukee Ballet is Dinner and Theater packages for the Mil- waukee premier run of "Angels in Amer- ica." M§s-M CLUB The popular Milwaukee bar and restau- rant will offer these packages on Wednes- 124 North Water Street day September 24 for part 1 of "Angels" and on Wednesday October 22na for "Part Milwaukee, WI 53202 Two." = 414/347-1692 la An elegant pasta buffet will be served

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Dancing U p A Storm! "Show Boat," the hit Broadway musical come to Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts from July 21' to August 15, 1998. Boulevard Ensemble Celebrates 12th Season With a Stellar List of Plays SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Milwaukee—The Boulevard Ensemble The four locations will be announced. SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 20 Beauty and the Beast will be celebrating its 12 th season with its December 28 A Chorus Line 22 Miracle on 34th Street How to Succeed in usual delicious mix of innovated and tra- Take 7 young children in a New York 21 Business Without ditional plays. The following is the 1997- neighborhood in 1962, a discovered bag OCTOBER JANUARY '98 lineup. of money, a dead bird, a missing latchkey Really Trying 4 Nancy Wilson 23 Kingston Trio September and blend in gentle humor and a delicate 22 Gullah Gullah Island The season opens with a mixed-media nostalgia and you have playwright Donald 11 Schoolhouse Rock 29 Damn Yankees production of Lillian Hellinan's The Margulies' Found a Peanut. This 12 Grease 25 Russian National Children's Hour. This exciting produc- Christmas bonbon will run late December 17 Don Mclean FEBRUARY Orchestra tion will run September 12 through Octo- through mid-January and will be directed 18 Guitar Summit 5 Marcel Marceau 27 Ballet Folklorico ber 12 and will be directed by Polaris by Ensemble Artistic Director Mark Bu- de Veracruz Puppet Theater's Artistic Director Nancy cher. 21 Western Opera: Carmen 7 Canadian Brass Aldrich. Hellman's riveting drama of ma- February 22 Monk on Monk 13 Frog and Toad 31 Makoche Tour licious accusations and sexual tensions The Boulevard will present Edward Al- 23 Nunsense Jamboree 14 Momix APRIL will feature puppets portraying both chil- bee's Pulitzer-prize winning comedy, A 24 Capitol Steps 15 Joseph and the Amazing dren and adults alongside human actors in Delicate Balance. Local director and ac- 28 Hubbard Technicolor Dreamcoat 3 Bye Bye Birdie what will prove to be one of the most ex- tress Maureen Kilmurry will being Al- Street Dance 29 Glenn Miller Orchestra 4 Guy Lombardo's citing productions in the upcoming sea- bee's poised and delicious comedy of 21 Forever Plaid Royal Canadians son. This five week run will play Thurs- family ties versus familial bonds to the 22 Beachfront Property 13 Bolshoi Ballet days through Sundays. Boulevard stage. Kilmiury (who has di- NOVEMBER 25 The Mikado November rected for the Boulevard Ensemble, Play- 7 The Nylons 18 Carousel November will see a traveling 27 The Irish Rovers reading wrights Studio Theatre, and Amethyst 15 Trinity 25 River City Brass Band of Jules Veme's Around the World in Productions), will bring her directorial fi- Irish Dance Eighty Days. 16 Wayne Shorter & MARCH This traveling reading will nesse to this witty scnpt which will run MAY combine sound effects, radio show mo- early February through early March. Herbie Hancock 5 Chick Corea and Gary Burton 7 West Side Story mentum, and choral singing to bring April 21 Ko-Thi Dance Company 6 The Goodbye Girl 8 Doc Watson Veme's novel to the stage. David Mamet's Glengarry, Glen Ross 23 Scholastic's Magic School Bus 7 River North Dance The reading will be divided into sections 9 Reduced Shakespeare will receive a truly versatile twist in this 24 Itzhak Perlman 8 NYCO: Daughter of and will play at three different locations in Boulevard production. Midwest director MADISON 29 Winter Solstice the Regiment Milwaukee. The reading will culminate in Timothy X. Troy will return to the Boule- all the sections being put together in a fi- vard to stage Mamet's scathing expose of 30 famous People Players 15 Shanghai Acrobatic Theatre nal grand staging at a location that will real estate shenanigans for this early April feature the entire reading and refresh- through early May production. CIVIC CENTER ments. This final culmination will serve as The Boulevard Theater is located at For tickets, visit the Civic Center at 211 State Street, call (608) 266-9055. a fundraiser for the Ensemble's 12 Sea- 2252 S. Kinnickituaic. All performances Tickets also at Ticketmaster outlets or call (608) 255-4646. son. The reading will be directed by En- run Thursdays through Sundays. For more Convenience fee per ticket on phone and Ticketmaster orders. TTY only (608) 267-2674 semble Artistic Director Mark Bucher. information, call (414) 672-6019. el THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28. 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 PAGE 15 go Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning Drama THEATRE 'ti nt W A 13 O4 t. RT Lands on Milwaukee Stages! ).. hE AT t.

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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents PART I: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES PART II: PERESTROIKA September 17 - October 19, 1997 October 18 - November 9, 1997 Hailed by critics and audiences alike as the most significant theatrical event of the last 50 years, ANGELS IN AMERICA is a triumphant and lyrical celebration of the human spirit. An internationally-acclaimed masterpiece, this epic comedy-drama brilliantly explores religion, family, politics, and AIDS in Reagan-era America. Contains adult language, situations, and nudity. TICKETS GO ON SALE SEPT. 4!

Generously FOR TICKETS TO FOR TICKETS TO Sponsored By PART I: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES, PART II: PERESTROIKA, Call (414) 224-9490 Call (414) 291-7800 :N7.Z...:Ain CS MILLER BREWING COMPANY SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28. 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 PAGE 16 THE Madison Repertory Sets Sail for a Full Season of Theater MADISON Madison—Madison Repertory Theatre's dancing, magic and laugh-out-loud silli- AvTHE 29th season is already in full sail. The sea- ness. son officially starts with their summer A.R. Gurney's hilarious Sylvia is production of Dames at Sea which is scheduled to run from January 9 through REPERTORY running now through August 31. Dames February 1. This comedic tale focuses on at Sea is a toe-tapping tribute to the middle-aged businessman Greg who has movie musicals of the 1930's. Its all-star stumbled upon a dog named Sylvia in the cast features talent from Milwaukee, Chi- park It's a case of "two's company, THEATRE cago, and Madison including Tony three's a crowd" as Greg's wife Kate re- Clements, Norman Moses, John Staniu- alizes that Sylvia is chewing a hole in nas, Carolynne Warren, Becky Spice, their marriage. Tonya Kay, and Kelli Clement. The Rep returns a modem classic with 1997.98 SEASON In September, the theater opens its pro- their production of Long Day's Journey duction of Beast on the Moon by Racme- into Night. This haunting play digs deep native Richard Kalinoski. Running from into the psyche of an American family. September 12-28, Beast on the Moon is a This poetic tale of the search for truth and warm story of two Armenian immigrants the cohesive effect of family love, will run making their way in 1920's Milwaukee. from March 13 through April 5. for Survivors of the Turkish persecutions, Opera diva Maria Callas, her life and Something Seta is a giggling 15-year-old when she her work are explored in Master Class, meets Aram, her "arranged" husband. the final offering in the Rep's season Their struggle to define their uneasy mar- (pending availability).This award-winning riage makes for a moving love story that play focuses on the master classes she is both hopeful and original. taught at Juilliard. A forthright and often Everyone! Blues for an Alabama Sky takes center funny exploration of her life, Master stage at the Rep in November. Set be- Class is scheduled to run from April 17 tween the Harlem Renaissance and the through May 10. Great Depression, Blues is an engaging Madison Repertory Theatre offers sub- story of two dreamers and two realists. scription packages for 6 or 7 plays that The intertwined lives of former cabaret range from $101 to $138. The theater singer Angel Allen, her friends and also offers Playbooks which have 4 or 8 neighbors provide a rich collage of comic discount vouchers, each good for one turns, heated confrontations and romantic ticket, for any performance of any play. twists. The Playbook offers maximum flexibility Running from November 7-23, Blues for a price of $74 for a 4-voucher Play- for an Alabama Sky is a compassionate book or $142 for an 8-voucher Playbook. story with rich and vivid characters. Subscriptions and Playbooks are available Triple Espresso is a wildly funny musi- by calling 608-256-0029. Single tickets cal revue that is sure to please this holiday are $18 for Wed., Thurs. and Sun. per- season. Running from December 12-31, formances, $22 for Fri. & Sat. perform- this is the only show of the season that is ances. Single tickets are available at the performed at the Mitchell Theatre in Vilas Civic Center ticket office, 211 State Hall on the UW campus. This is new Street, or by calling 608-266-9055. vaudeville at its best—full of singing, Marcus Center and PACE Prepare to Put On Some of Broadway's Best Musicals

wk Milwaukee—Partnerships play a vital and choreography in the style of the late role in the Marcus Center's success year Bob Fosse. Chicago tens the story of after year. The Center is proud of all its Roxie Hart, a murderess who manipulates partners, which include the board of di- the media and uses her notoriety to be- rectors, staff, government, tenants, corpo- come a star. Madison Repertory Theatre offers something for everyone: rate supporters and of course, our patrons. Season tickets for all four shows in the contemporary comedies, classic dramas and charming musicals. We One partner the Marcus Center credits series are now on sale. For more informa- with its success is PACE Theatrical tion or to purchase season tickets, call 1- offer discount subscriptions and flexible Playbooks with vouchers good Group. PACE operates theaters and 800-905-SHOW. for tickets to any show. Broadway subscription series in 23 cities. The list of shows it has produced includes "The Odd Couple" Tommy, Damn Yankees, Man of La Mancha, Hello Dolly!, West Side Story, and Grease. PACE Theatrical Group is a Begins a Run at division of PACE Theatrical Entertain- ment Corporation, a leading producer and Melanec's presenter of live entertainment, including music, theater, and sports for over 25 Wheelhouse years. It also develops and manages am- phitheaters, arenas, and theaters. Milwaukee—Neil Simon's long run- The Marcus Center joined forces with ning Broadway comedy, The Odd Cou- PACE, one of the nation's largest present- ple (Female Version) will bounce onto ers of Broadway shows, back in 1994 to the stage at Melanec's Wheelhouse Din- bring the excitement of Broadway to ner Theater on Friday, September 5th. In Milwaukee. The Center is proud to unite this version, Mr. Simon has creatively with PACE to present another fabulous flip-flopped the roles of Felix and Oscar MasterCard Broadway Series. into Florence and Olive; their friends PACE and Marcus officials are excited come over to play Trivial Pursuits instead about what's waiting in the wings: two of poker; and the sisters upstairs become shows that rejuvenated Broadway, and a the brothers upstairs. pair of shows that will bring Broadway The rendition at Melanec's has Deanne stars to Milwaukee—all staged in the Phillips injecting humor into the Olive newly renovated Uihlein Hall. character and Christine Horgen portraying State Fair Florence. Christina Madison is Mickey January 6-11 the cop. The antics of Sylvie and Renee The all-American charm of this musical are brought to the table by Kathy Frisch The 1997-98 season includes: Dames at Sea, Beast on the Moon, Blues for has made it a hit since it first burst on the and Lynn Janke respectively; and Anne Catalan is featured in the role an Alabama Sky, Triple Espresso, Sylvia, Long Day's Journey Into Night and silver screen in 1945. Following the story of Vera. of an Iowa fanner whose family finds Rick Anderson and Clair Anderson Master Class. love and adventure on the Midway, State though not brothers in real life, carry off Fair features a Rodgers & Hammerstein the roles of the Consuelo brothers with score that includes "It Might As Well Be wit and infectious laughter. Waiting in the Spring" and "A Grand Night for Singing." wings as understudies are Mary Rohde Peter Pan and Matt Eulgen. March 3-8 Horgen of Wauwatosa has been active Broadway star and Olympic gymnast in area community theaters since the late Cathy Rigby soars in this new production 1970s. Phillips, also of Wauwatosa, took a of the beloved classic about a little boy BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the determined never to grow up. Rigby's Arts. She is currently the drama director Peter Pan broke box office records, gar- for St. Francis High School, drama in- nered rave reviews, and received Tony structor for The Milwaukee Ballet School Award nominations for Best Actress in a and directs The Teenworks Program for Musical and Best Revival in 1991. The Milwaukee Rep. Show Boat This production of The Odd Couple is July 21-August 15 directed by Ray Bradford of Whitefish This epic production, directed by Hal Bay. He has been directing. The Bay Play- Prince, won five 1995 Tony Awards, in- ers for 12 years since coming to Milwau- For Subscriptions & Playbooks Call cluding Best Musical Revival. Show Boat kee from Chicago. spans four decades to tell the tale of "The The Odd Couple begins on Friday, Cotton Blossom," a floating theater, the September.,5t1 and continues through No- (608) 256-0029 Hawks family, and their show boat troupe vember 15'. Shows are scheduled for Fri- of actors. day and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sun- days at 3:00 p.m. Dinner is served an hour For Single Tickets Call Chicago prior to showtime. Melanec's Wheelhouse August 25-30 is located at 2178 N. Riverboat Road in The hit musical vaudeville that has Milwaukee. (608) 266-9055 taken Broadway by storm boasts what For reservations and ticket information, may be Kander and Ebb's finest score, call (414) 264-6060. THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28. 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10. 1997 PAGE 17

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MasterCard THE DROP-DEAD BROADWAY MUSICAL August 25-30,1998 GOLD MASTERCARD GOLD TICKET Subscribe now by calling: All shows in the newly renovated Uihlein Hall SEATING Presented by Marcus Center for the Performing Arts 800-905-7469 TODAY'S and PACE Theatrical Group, Inc. 1.800.905.8110114469) TMJ -dir Monday - Friday 10am-5pm Dates, times & actors subject to change without notice. THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28. 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10. 1997 PAGE 18 the orchestra out into the community to albums. locations not usually associated with Another highlight of the MSO's up- MSO subscription conceits. This gives us coming season is the Classical Conversa- a the opportunity to offer different music tions series, held at the glittering Pabst than we usually perform...people will see Theater and hosted by Resident Conduc- and hear the orchestra in a whole new tor Neal Gittleman. This year's series, light." "Conversations with Lenny," will focus Although rich with innovation, Delfs' on the life and music of one of America's new season remains firmly grounded in greatest musicians, Leonard Bernstein. the great Germanic classical tradition, The charismatic Gittleman adopts Bern- which he says is "the orchestra's—and stein's former role as conductor and my—bread and butter." teacher, engaging in a relaxed and infor- Slated for performance this season are mative dialogue with audience members Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, Men- about Bemstein's many musical achieve- delssohn's Violin Concerto, and an all ments. Brahms concert featuring the Symphony The informal talk-and-play format pro- No. 1 and the Violin Concerto (performed duces the perfect introduction to the world by Pamela Frank). of symphonic music. For those who are Also included in the 39t° season are already afficianados of orchestral reper- Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, his toire, Classical Conversations concerts rarely-heard. Symphony No. 1, and the provide a refreshing alternative to the more well known Symphony No. 6, "Pa- a more traditional Classics concerts, and an thetique," as well as a 100" birthday cele- opportunity to learn even more about bration for George Gershwin, featuring great music. 3 the Concerto in F and the popular Amen- It's not too late to subscribe to a season can in Paris. of phenomenal music! A wide variety of The 1997-98 MSO Pops season, led by subscription packages, performance dates, C'hurn It Johnny! John 1)avidson reprises his Broadway role in "State Fair," coming to Milwaukee's Principal Pops Conductor Doc Severm- starting tunes and prices are available in Marcus Center for the Performing Arts January 6 - 11, 1998. sen, matches the Classic sseason for inter- all series. Classics subscription prices be- esting and exciting guests and program- gin at $75 for 6 performances, and Pops New Music Director, New Performance Hall, ming. Of special interest to the gay coin- subscription prices begin at $77 for 5 con- =may is the October 11 concert featuring certs. the reigning queen of Broadway, MSO subscribers receive discount prices New Generation! Bernadette Peters. on single ticket purchases to other regular By Rosie Cannizzo Many of the MSO's Classics concerts Fresh from her critically acclaimed Classics or Pops concerts. The three- Milwaukee—When he accepted his ap- are designed to bring drama and variety to Carnegie Hall debut—a benefit for Gay concert "Conversations with Lenny" se- pointment as the new Music Director of the season, presenting the orchestra in a Men's Health Crisis—Ms. Peters will sing ries starts at $31 for all three concerts. the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, An- fresh light. show-stopping favorites from her Tony For assistance or information about sub- dreas Delfs promised "refreshingly differ- "We start the season differently right off Award-winning Broadway performances scribing, call the MSO sales department at ent" programming and an "out of the box" the bat," noted Andreas Delfs, "by taking as well as from her many successful solo (414) 291-7605 or 1-800-291-7605. presentation style. Delfs delivered on his promise when hy announced his plans for the MSO's 39' Classics season. In his first year as Music Director of the MSO, Dells will host a huge season-opening "block party" and concert at the breathtaking, newly restored St. Josaphat Basilica; he will collaborate with actor John de Lancie (Star Trek's `Q') in theatrical/musical performances at the Pabst Theater; and he will bring stun- ning visuals—including flamenco dancers and a gypsy singer—to enhance the music on the Uihlein Hall stage. Adding to the excitement of the season, the acoustically-refurbished Uihlein Hall will be unveiled at the beginning of No- vember in a series of conceits conducted by Delfs, featuring the Milwaukee Sym- phony Chorus in Beethoven's monumen- tal Ninth Symphony. World-renowned violinist Joshua Bell will join Delfs and the MSO for Men- delssohn's Violin Concerto. With the renovations, Uildein Hall will take its Bernadette place as one of the finest conceit halls in the United States, providing a visually and sonically enhanced concert experience. Peters Ko-Thi Dance & the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Company to Produce Neal Gittleman, conductor "HARVEST" at the Saturday, October 11, 8 pm Wisconsin Center Arena Pabst Theater z 40 • Milwaukee—Ko-Thi Dance Company will produce its HARVEST performance Ask for information on the entire new season, November 14 & 15, 1997 at the Pabst introducing new Music Director Andreas Delfs. Theater. Both performances will begin at Highlights include: music of Tchaikovsky, 8:00 pm. 3*. HARVEST will premiere a new work Bernstein, Gershwin, Beethoven, and Mozart; by founder and Artistic Director Feme guest artists Pinchas Zukerman, Lynn Harrell, Caulker. In 1995 she traveled to Tanza- nia, East Africa under a Fulbright Fellow- Evelyn Glennie, Marvin Hamlisch, Ben Vereen; ship. The experiences and research from A Symphonic Night at the Movies (with film this trip and corresponding studies will be clips!), Stars of Broadway, and more! incorporated in her work entitled CALL, which will use images and chants from various cultures such as European, Native WI FOR American and African (Makonde, Mas- sai.) c "This work represents a theatrical burial ritual that speaks to our total human expe- te' rience; a symbolizes the con- 291-7605 cf nections and bonds we all have as we 4 share this gift of life on our planet" states Caulker. 800/291-7605 Through this production of CALL, Ko- Group Thi intends to facilitate an artistic envi- discounts available. ronment between the audience and per- formers a healing and closure thereby honoring those departed souls. An origi- nal sculpture will be commissioned along with a musical score written by Ko-Thi's Musical Director, Dumah Sa.afir, with choreography, chants and songs by Feme Caulker. Sponsored by the The Studio/Commtmity Classes offer Marcus Corporation discipline and training in the dance, mu- Thanks for sic, philosophy and history of African based culture. The classes for the Fall promotional MILWAUKEE session will take place on Saturday assistance to mornings, September 20 - December 13. The Wisconsin SYMPHONY Classes are held place at the Milwaukee Light High School of the Arts, 2300 West Highland Blvd. Classes are for children ORCHESTRA and adults (Ages 5 - 105). For more information about any of the ANDREAS DELFS • MUSIC DIRECTOR above programs, please call 273-0676. ..amompfa.- •••avie THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28. 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10. 1997 PAGE 19 Next Act Theatre To Feature Four Premiers And One Classic For 1997-98 Season Milwaukee—Next Act Theatre will bring Someone Who'll Watch Over Me will three Milwaukee premieres; one world pre- feature J.D. Nelson, C. Michael Wright, and miere, and one classic for its Eighth Great an actor to be announced. Directing will be Season NAT Producing Director, David Cecsarini. The first production will consist of two The production will be presented in the one-act plays, Ards Generis by James De- Stiemke Theater. Vita and Descent by Tom Patrick playing The classic Arthur Miller piece The Price September 25 through October 12, 1997. will bring Next Act's eighth season to a close. Artis Generis: (World Premiere) was com- Running from April 16 through May 3, missioned by Next Act to open the evening. 1998. The Price examines the estranged re- This brand-new work set at a TV Talkshow lationship of two brothers, one who stayed at has two primates debating the worth of art home to care for their ailing father, the other and the value of artists in today's society who pursued a successful medical career. while their human host looks helplessly on as The older brother is ready and willing to the fur flies. Descent: (Milwaukee Premiere) begin the healing process but it becomes ap- is a new play that takes us into the business parent that the younger brother has allowed world jungle of cutthroat practices, bitter resentment and blame to become es- downsizing, long-term unemployment, and sential to his view of the world--he won't give the psychological pressures endured by real up the feud. people trying to make a living. The Price will feature David Cecsarini, Artis Generis and Descent will feature Jenny Wanasek, Jonathan Smoots, and Rob- Mark Ulrich, Peter Reeves, and Jane Hanley. ert Spencer. Directing will be NAT Associ- Directing Artis Generis and Descent is ate Artistic Director, C. Michael Wright. The Jenny Wanasek The production will be pre- production will be presented in the Stiemke sented in the Humphrey Scottish Rite Ma- Theater. sonic Center. Next Act offers a group discount of 20% The Milwaukee premiere of Simon Gray's for groups of ten or more. Seniors and stu- suspense thriller, Stage Struck plays De- dents also receive discounts. For more infor- cember 4 - 21, 1997. mation on Next Act Theatre call Known for scripts of intelligence and wit, 414.278.7780. British playwright Gray has brought the best Open It Up—Above is a scene from the female version of the "Odd Couple" which opens at Milwaukee's of Alfred Hitchcock and Agatha Christie to Racine Symphonic Melanec Wheel House dinner theater for a run flow September 5 - November 15. the stage. Spurned and belittled by his ac- tress-wife, Robert stages an elaborate ruse Chorus to Hold their rich family history. with the intention of flushing out her secret The 1997- '98 An Ideal Husband lover. Auditions January 21-February 22 The theatrical thrills of lightning-fast dia- Milwaukee Rep This comedy of political manners by log, gripping suspense and shocking surprise Racine—The Racine Symphonic Cho- Oscar Wilde, charts the rise of Sir Robert will keep you on the edges of your seats. rus is holding open auditions for its 11th Season at a Glance Chiltern, a brilliant stateman with a shad- Stage Struck will feature David Cecsarini, Concert Season. The Chorus is looking owy past. Carrie Hitchcock, Norman Mosses, and for talented singers for all singing parts, Milwaukee—Milwaukee Repertory The General from America Steve Koehler. Directing will be Jonathan especially tenor and bass voices. Theater Artistic Director Joseph Hanreddy March 4 — April 5 Smoots. The production will be presented in This year the Chorus will be performing has announced the theater's 14-show Commissioned by the Royal Shake- the Stiemke Theater. a four-concert program beginning with the scheduk for the 1997/' 98 season. speare Company, Milwaukee Rep is proud Next Act's final premiere of the season Christmas concert, "A Festival of Lessons The Season at a Glance to present the American premiere of this will be Someone Who'll Watch Over Me by & Carols," Mozart's Mass in C Minor Powerhouse Theater play. Set during the closing days of the Frank McGuinness runs February 26 through with the Racine Symphony Orchestra, Angels in America, Part I: Millennium American Revolution, this true saga pow- March 15, 1998. An Irishman, a Britisher pieces by Burleigh & Thompson, and fi- Approaches erfully depicts the astonishing chain of and an American are held hostage by an un- nally a patriotic salute to Flag Day, "Let September 17-October 19 events surrounding Britain's attempted known Islamic sect, somewhere in Lebanon. Freedom Sing." Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and more Each man hangs onto outer and inner life in The next auditions are: Tuesday, Sep- seizure of West Point. Monday, Tony Award nominations than any play in The School for Wives his own way. Watching the three innocent tember 2, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; and Broadway history, Angels in America prisoners endure extreme deprivation, an in- September 8, 7:00-9:30 p.m. April 15-May 17 Septem- has been hailed by Newsweek as "the In the tradition of classic French farce, tense realization is burned into Next Act's Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, most ambitious American play of our brains: that the two sustaining conditions of ber 9. If you are mterested, call Char this play by Moliere is a delightful comic 634-7669. time." Brought to Milwaukee through the romp through the complexities of love. life are freedom and love Osenga at (414) generosity of the Miller Brewing Com- pany, the play presents a triumphant and Stiemke Theater SEPT. 25 - OCT. 12, 1997 DEC. 4 - DEC.2.1, 1997 altogether lyrical celebration of the human Nixon's Nixon spirit. This epic comedy-drama miracu- September 19-October 12 lously weaves gripping plots about love Set on the eve of Richard Nixon's resig- and loss, fantasy and reality into an un- nation, the play is a fictional enactment of compromising and compassionate work. the historical meeting between the 37th President and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Private Eyes October 31-November 23 Simple attraction gives way to jealousy and revenge in this delightfully intricate comedy about the fantasy of lust and the ft rl r reality of love. Jfl m C AG The Turn of the Screw January 23-February 15 S TRU at the window, a vexing riddle, "ec A face ,t British susp and a secret locket are but a few of the by Simon Cr many haunting pieces to the psychological jigsaw puzzle that has been called "the world's greatest ghost story." ESCEN

ii 11(i r 11. ill!NIl 4 nil Cf Stackner Cabaret Just for a Song September 6-November 9 Milwaukee's popular Cabaret couple returns with more of their favorite musical characters, as well as refreshing renditions of some of the most delightful songs 97 you're likely to hear this side of 42 yxrr AC T 1 9 9 8 Artistic Director Joseph Hanreddy Street. THEATRE Don't Touch that Dial! November 15-January 4 Over the Tavern A wild and wacky ride through televi- October 23-November 23 sion's unforgettable theme songs. Growing up in the late '50s, Rudy Paz- Carolin' Carolynne: Life Out Loud inski, a bright, wise-cracking 12 year-old January 10-March 1 boy, locks theological horns with his Carolynne Warren and the delightfully nemesis, a 70 year-old nun. While Rudy kooky characters she brings to life ight up devises Ed Sullivan comedy routines and the Cabaret once again. engages in prayerful negotiations with Je- From My Hometown sus, his father battles personal demons, March 7-April 26 brother Eddie's hormones rage, and Featuring over 40 classic R&B songs by L, I" IP brother Georgie learns vocabulary that his artists such as The Temptations, Otis mother wishes he wouldn't. Redding and Marvin Gaye. Having Our Say December 3-January 11 Pabst Theater VB1Z /cif ,/ Come sit down and make yourself com- A Christmas Carol Air 1 fortable, while the Delany sisters open up December 4 — December 28 by l rant. cti It inne their home and hearts and recount their Milwaukee's favorite holiday traditioi remarkable, inspirational lives. Through a returns to the Pabst Theater for the 22 fascinating series of events and anecdotes, consecutive year. It is generously spon- Sadie, 103 and Bessie, a mere 101, share sored by the Miller Brewing Company. recollections about their careers as pio- neering professionals during the bitter era For more information, call (414) 224- of Jim Crow and segregation. 9490. Daughters of a former slave who be- came the first elected African-American MAY 3, 1998 bishop in the Episcopal church, the cente- FEB. 26 - MAR.15, 1998 APR. 16 - narian Delany sisters drew strength from 1997 PAGE 20 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28. 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10. Green Bay's Weidner Center Offers Touring Broadway Shows Including "Miss Saigon 99 Green Bay- Green Bay may be known and roll. for more than the Packers if the Weidner "Peter Pan" starring Olympic gymnast, Center for the Performing Arts has its Cathy Rigby in the role that won her a way. The Weidner is becoming a mecca Tony Award nomination plays the Weid- for touring Broadway musicals. ner from February 3 to February 8. This year's season has already included Audiences will find the story of the a week long run of 'Forever Plaid," and Darling children and their adventures in from August 26- 31°' features "The King "Never, Never Land," just as charming as and I" starring Haely Mills. ever. The fabulous sizzling choreography and The highlight of the season is a nearly .„. syncopated tap dancing of "42" Street" month long run of the fabulous "Miss Sai- has captured the hearts of audiences gon." The acclaimed musical portrays the across the country (not the mention the story of a young Vietnamese girl and an praise of critics everywhere.) The musi- American solider during the fall of Sai- cal will play the Weidner from September gon. It will be at the Weidner from April 30 to October 5. 1 to the 25. "42" Street" offers audiences a sneak This will be the Wisconsin premier of peek behind the scenes of "Pretty Lady," a "Miss Saigon," which many critics com- show that holds the hopes and dreams of pare to its creators other hit, "Les Miser- many including its cast, and Director. ables." The Grammy Award winning "Smokey In addition to its Broadway Series, the Opera House on February 1, 1998 Family Matters - The Chenille Sisters perform at the Oahlcosh Joe's Café," will play the Weidner from Weidner hosts performances by commu- November 18 to the 23. This musical nity arts groups, the Weidner's Main Stage celebrates the songs of Jerry Leiber and Season, the UW Green Bay performing Chamber Theatre's 1997/'98 Season, filled Mike Stoller, which include "Hound arts groups, and other shows. Dog", "Stand By Me", "Jail House Rock" Over 300,000 people are expected to with highly acclaimed plays and "Love Potion Number 9." attend performances at the Weidner dur- "Smokey Joe's Café," takes its audiences ing its 1997-98 season. Milwaukee—Milwaukee Chamber temporary plays of literate and philo- into a world of first kisses, last dances and For ticket information contac the Weid- Theatre's (MCT) 97/98 season, which sophical merit while utilizing a pool of the hot summer nights along with midnight ner at (920) 465-2726. opens with a North American premiere in finest local professional actors and arti- struts, blue light diners, and red hot rock celebration of the 150 Anniversary of sans. Milwaukee's Cathedral of St. John, and Subscription orders are currently being Milwaukee Ballet's 28th Season Spans continues with highly acclaimed and Pul- taken for the entire season. Ticket pack- itzer prize-winning comedies and dramas ages range from $64 to $165 and include a Contemporary to Classic by Shaw, Kushner, Fugard, and Albee, 6-Play, 4-Play Mini, 6-Voucher FlexPass, will take flight beginning this September. and a low pnce student subscription. For Milwaukee-- For its 28th season, the dance the lead in "Les Nuits D'Ete" Artistic Director of Milwaukee Chamber subscription information or to receive a Milwaukee Ballet has planned a remark- ("Summer Nights"), a love story told Theatre, Montgomery Davis, calls this free season brochure, call 414/276-8842. able assortment of productions that span through passionate dance and the pow- season "one where we will reach to Single tickets will go on sale for the dynamic contemporary performances to erful vocals of the Milwaukee Symphony heaven to embrace life, challenge death, 1997/1998 season beginning September 8, romantic classical ballets. Orchestra Chorus. and welcome hope. Filled with sparkling 1997 at the Broadway Theatre Center Box The range of performances this season Not to be upstaged, an explosion of stars of plays brought to us by some of Office, 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291- showcases the breadth of talent within the sound raises the curtain on the . second this centuries greatest playwrights." 7800. company. From the grace and energy of production of the evening, "Carmma Bu- Audiences will witness a first-time part- The Season at a Glance the company's talented dancers and cho- rana," to reveal the Empress of the World nership this fall when Milwaukee Reper- reographers, ranked among the nation's and the 70 voices of the MSO Chorus. tory Theatre and Milwaukee Chamber Angels in America: best, to the brilliance of the Milwaukee An exciting new version of this cele- Theatre stage the Pulitzer Prize-winning Perestroika Ballet Orchestra, and to the breathtaking brated ballet, "Carmina Burana" relies on play, Angels in America. October 18-November 9 scenery and costumes created by the German choreographer Ernest Uthoff and Also to be staged is the revival of Part two of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony company's renowned production and the music by Carl Oral' to interpret early MCT's smash hit Beyond the Fringe award-winning, Heaven-storming epic costume departments, the 97/98 season is 13th century poetry in this classic tale. with an all new "next generation" cast, continues. In a first-time collaboration sure please audiences of all ages and "An Evening of Antony Tudor" and the Milwaukee premieres of Fugard's between the Rep and the Chamber Thea- tastes. April 2-5, 1998 masterful Valley Song and Albee's Pulit- tre, Angels in America makes its Wis- Choreographers' Showcase Rewarded for the company's high artis- zer Prize-winning Three Tall Women. consin premiere. In Perestroika the char- September 25-28, 1997 tic standards, the Milwaukee Ballet will The le Annual Milwaukee Shaw Fes- acters of Part One come together in as- The season kicks off with the spotlight present a full evening of ballets from the tival will feature Bernard Shaw's comic tonishing ways, blending . religion and on contemporary dance. Choreographers' choreographer Antony Tudor. Tudor parody Too True to be Good and Beck- philosophy, sex and drugs, life and death. Showcase mcludes several stunning pro- (1909-1987) is considred a ballet legend ett's Waiting for Godot. Beyond the Fringe ductions created by three gifted and na- as a truly original choreographer and Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's 15th sub- December 6-January 4 tionally recognized young choreogra- gifted artistic director. scription season will also include the free This zany, hilarious and completely mad phers. Given special permission to perform the MCI Readers Series featuring two staged production returns to the Chamber Thea- The performances begin with the ani- Tudor ballets, an honor in the artistic readings throughout the season, including tre stage with an all new "next genera- mated and quirky `Panoramagram " by Milwaukee Alderman and community, the Milwaukee Ballet's pro- a new play tion" cast. From Charles Moulton's trademark ball- duction will include four diverse produc- Playwright, Wayne Frank, entitled 16th Annual Milwaukee passing routine to intensely physical . so- Freddy on November 3 at 7 p.m., and tions demanding a staggering range of Shaw Festival los, "Panoramagram" demands precision, dance techniques and dramatic perform- Bernard Shaw's rarely performed Jitta's February 21-March 8 energy from the entire cast. Atonement as part of the Milwaukee strength and ances. Too True to be Good, Shaw's comic James Canfield 's "Equinoxe" is a sen- "Continuo" features some of the most Shaw Festival and new International Fes- parody of adventure movies and "smart underwater world. tival of the Arts on February 7 at 2 p.m. suous journey into the beautiful choreography in existence en- young things" of the 1930's. Exotically costumed dancers carry out hanced by Pachelbel's familiar, romantic Chamber Theatre will open the season Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett with three performances of Christopher hypnotic movements to the enchanting score; "Judgement of Paris" is a black is a fitting companion piece to Shaw's music of Jean Michel Jarre. comedy set to the music of Kurt Weill's Fry's One Thing More its part of the comedy. Cathedral of St. John's 150'" Anniversary. The performance concludes with "Con- "Three Penny Opera;" the crushing an- Valley Song certo for La Donna," which proves that a Tickets for this event are available by March 28-April 19 guish of "Dark Elegies" allows the com- calling the St. John's music office at classical ballet can be at its contemporary pany's dancers to immerse themseves in The latest from Athol Fugard, the mas- best. 414/276-7455. ter South African playwright. emotion; and "Gala Performance" is a Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, one of the This production choreographed by hilarious tale of the rivalry between three Three Tall Women Jimmy Gamonet De Los Heros combines Midwest's most acclaimed professional April 18-May 3 turn-of-the-century ballerinas. theatre companies, is a resident company exhilarating dance with the romantic mu- "An Evening of Antony Tudor" may be This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama rises sic of Max Bruch's familiar Violin Con- of the Broadway Theatre Center. Co- to poetic and dramatic heights in the sur- Milwaukee Ballet's most striking pro- founded by Artistic Director Montgomery certo No. 1. The ornate grandeur of the ductions this season. realistic atmosphere of a woman's life re- Pabst Theater will provide an intimate, Davis and actress Ruth Schudson, MCT is flected and refracted over ninety years. "The Tempest," dedicated to producing classic and con- romantic backdrop for this very special May 21-24, 1998 performance. The Milwaukee Ballet will conclude its "Romeo & Juliet," season with its acclaimed production of November 13-16, 1997 "The Tempest." an Emmy Award- One of the most beloved classical bal- winning ballet. Created by choreogra- lets, "Romeo & Juliet," returns to Mil- pher Michael Smuin for the San Fran- waukee this season. Dramatic and pas- cisco Ballet, "The Tempest" is a visual sionate performances by Milwaukee R21- extravaganza of Shakespeare's comedy. let's principal dancers Mireille Favarel The Milwaukee Ballet is the first dance and Rolando Yanes preserve the depth of company outside of San Francisco to Shakespeare's tragedy. Serfei Prokofiev's stage the production and is credited for haunting score accompanies this full- resurrecting the ballet. Between its len ballet by choreographer Bruce breathtaking costumes and scenery, en- • We s. chanting music and spectacular choreog- The Nutcracker, raphy, "The Tempest" is the most theatri- December 11-14, 17-23, 1997 cal production in the company's reper- A perennial holiday classic, "The Nut- toire. cracker" returns with its familiar score by All performances of the Milwaukee Tchaikovsky and enchanting dance and Ballet will take place at Uihlein Hall at costumes. Sponsored by Miller Brewing the Marcus Center for the Performing Company, "The Nutcracker" features Arts, except for the opening series of well scenes, such as Dance of the "Choreographers Showcase," which will Sugarplum Fairy and the beautiful snow be staged at the Pabst Theater. scene to delight audiences of all ages. Full-season subscriptions includes five This will be the last opportunity for performances (all except "The Nut- Milwaukee audiences to see this version cracker") and are available for $51-200. of the Milwaukee Ballet's now famous Four-show passes are $48-169, and three- production of "The Nutcracker" before it show passes are $36-126. Tickets to stages an all-new production in 1998. "The Nutcracker" are offered first to sea- "Les Nuits D'Ete" and son subscribers at the time of ordering Flying High! "Peter Pan" starting Kathy Rigby will make two stops in Wisconsin. The hit Broadway "Carmina Burana," packages. To order or request a brochure production will be at the Weidner Center in Green Bay February 3 to February 8 and at the Marcus Center February 12-15, 1998 or more information, please call (414) for the Perfotming Arts in Milwaukee, March 3 8, 1998. Principal dancer Mireille Favarel will 643-7677. THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28, 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10. 1997 PAGE 21 Skylight Opera Theatre Announces It's 1997- '98 Season of Opera and Musical Theatre Milwaukee—The THE Skylight Opera of these one-acts. In the comic opera "The Theatre announces its 197-'98 season Seduction of a Lady," we meet a self- miming from September 26 through May proclaimed Don Juan who seduces a 31". All productions will be performed in woman through the praise of her husband. the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot An aristocratic landowner in "A Visit to SKYLIGHT Theatre and the season offers a wide the Country" schemes to save her estate spectrum of opera and musical theatre by inviting a suitor to fall in love with her from the classics to the contemporary. younger sister. Cinderella And in "The Music Shop," a musical September 26-October 12 farce, a henpecked husband forgets the 1997-98 This memorable story of the kitchen music he has come to buy and fears the maid turned princess has the twist of wrath of his wife. magic and mistaken identity. Gioachino Once on this Island Rossini's score lifts this version of the May 15-31 SEASON classic tale into a fable of hope and humor In the wake of a storm, island villagers for all ages. comfort a frightened little girl by telling Guys and Dolls the story of a peasant girl, a rich boy and November 28-December 21 impossible love. This contemporary musi- Two gambling guys lay down their bets, cal blends myth and reality with a Carib- but what's really at stake are the hearts of bean beat in ninety minutes of non-stop CINDERELLA two dolls. It's a classic musical of love celebration. and laughter with a memorable score of What's New? September 26 - October 12, 1997 songs like "Luck be a Lady," and "Sit Opening night will now be on Friday. Down, You're Rockin' the Boat." This is a change from the original The Threepenny Opera Wednesday opening night. January 30-February 15 All evening performance times will be Set in Victorian London, this musical at 7:30 p.m., including Friday and Satur- follows the destructive path of a predatory day. Friday and Saturday performances outlaw known as Mack the Knife. Time used to begin at 8:00 p.m. Matinee per- GUYS & DOLLS and again, he plays on the hypocrisy of formance times will remain at 2:00 p.m. the Bourgeois to ingratiate himself and Tax is now included in the price of sub- save his own skin. scriptions and single tickets. November 28 - December 21, 1997 A Chekhov Trilogy For more information or to order sub- March 27-April 12 scriptions, call the Broadway Theater The characters of Anton Chekhov's sto- Center Box Office at (414) 291-7800. ries come alive in the Midwest premiere THE THREEPENNY OPERA January 30 - February 15, 1998 4** n. A CHEKHOV TRILOGY March 27 - April 12, 1998

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SUBSCRIBE NOW Critically Acclaimed The Shanghai Quartet will be performing at the Oshkosh Grand Opera House April 3, 1998. Oshkosh Grand Opera House Has Variety of TO GET THE Offerings for Exciting Season Oshkosh- The Oshkosh Opera House It will also bring a international flair to BEST SEATS Foundation, a non profit arts organization the Opera House. The renowned the Pe- which manages the Grand Opera House king Acrobats will perform on on Thurs- announced its 1997-98 Touring Artist day March 5. Seris. The series features a diverse line The Aquila Theater Company of Lon- IN THE HOUSE! up offering more than 20 artists in 28 per- don, will bring Shakespeare's "Julius formances certain to provide something Ceasar," to the stage on Sunday Novem- for everyone. ber 16. The Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble, the premier performing mili- group from the former Soviet Union, Call Scott at the Broadway perform on Sunday March 22". If comedy is your thing you may want to check out Second City on Friday February Theatre Center Box Office today r. 20 . This hilarious troupe gave starts to a number of nationally famous comics in- cluding Gilda Radner, Martin Short, Bill to get your free brochure. Murray, and John and Jim Behishi. In addition to these acts, other highlights of the season include performances of "Miracle on 34th Street," (Sunday Novem- ber 30), Phildanco on Saturday April 4 291-7800 presents the Philadelphi Dance Company and the Dirty Dozen on Saturday May 23'. Response to the Opera House is grow- SINGLE TICKETS GO ON ing. Last season 78% of its seats were sold for every performance. The theater SALE AUGUST 25 AT NOON saw a 300% jump in season subscribers last year. Season subscriptions for new subscrib- Eugenia Zukerman will perform in Oshkosh with ers go on sale on September 8th. Existing the Shanghai Quartet April 3, 1998. subscribers can renew their tickets starting on August 25. Tickets for individual The year's season includes The Nylons, shows f:popeTai sale September 22". The Sunday November 9, Guy Lombardo's SKYLIGHT OPERA THEATRE Grand House has several subscrip- r Royal Canadians, Saturday November 1", tion plans. Intimate, Innovative featuring, Director Al Pierson, Altan, the For more information or to be put on a Coasters, the Drifters, and Marvelttes in a mail list to receive publications, call (920) and in English Mowtown extravaganza, Saturday De- 424-2350. A cember 20th . 10, 1997 PAGE 22 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28, 1997 TO SEPTEMBER ,5514., • Cathedral Fine Arts Commission Presents "One Thing More" Milwaukee- The North American pre- first visited him at his home in East Dean, miere of One Thing More by Christopher outside Chichester in Sussex. Fry will be presented as part of the Cathe- "Ever since our very successful produc- dral of Saint John the Evangelist's Ses- tion of T. S. Eliot's Murder in the Ca- quicentennial Celebration, September 19- thedral. Chamber Theatre has wanted to 21, 1997. do another church drama that celebrated The musical drama, written in 1986, and the union of architecture, the Word, and that year at Chelmsford Spirit" Davis said. first performed in the s4 Cathedral and BBC Radio in England, Christopher Fry, a British playwright tells how Caedmon, a pagan with an un- born in 1907, is noted for his charming healed wound, comes to embrace Christi- and witty verse plays of the 1940's and anity in the seventh century. 1950's - Venus Observed, The Dark is One Thing More represents Fry's latest Light Enough, and The Lady's Not for dramatic thought and his return to writing Burning, which MCT produced in 1992's poetic church dramas. With the encour- Shaw Festival. Fry's view of mankind is agement of T. S. Eliot, Fry first wrote marked by a tolerant Christianity that has The Sleep of Prisoners and Boy with a sometimes made his plays unfashionable. Cart in this style. One Thing More is 90th birthday. This year marks his Ensemble will perform at the Oshkosh rooted in religious ritual, and is the infu- "Throughout the centuries, Cathedral Jumping for Joy The world famous Red Army Chorus and Dance sion of the Spirit in mankind and the illu- churches have played a major role in the Grand Opera House on March 22, 1998. mination of spiritual poetry. arts," said Michael Batcho, Director of Performances will be held Friday, Sep- Music at the Cathedral of Saint John the The Florentine Opera Celebrates 65 Years tember 19 and Saturday, September 20 at Evangelist. "This is most evident in mu- 8 p.m., and Sunday September 21 at 2 sic, stained glass windows, statuary and with Grand Opera's Greatest Composers p.m. at Saint John's Cathedral, 802 North architecture. However, drama has had a Jackson Street. The ticket price is $20 for place among the other art forms as well: Milwaukee—Milwaukee's Florentine Elizabeth Hynes, who captivated Floren- general admission seating. Tickets will it was vital to Cathedral life in the Middle Opera Company will present a season of tine audiences as Butterfly and Donna El- go on sale beginning August 18, 1997. Ages." grand opera in 1997-'9/3 that reflects three vira, returns in the tender and dramatic Call Barbara Wood of the Cathedral Fine Actors featured in One Thing More are of opera's greatest and grandest compos- role of Mimi. Arts Commission at 414/276/7455 for a Jim Butchart, Troy Dunn, Carol Greif, ers: Puccini, Mozart, and Wagner. Denms Madison Symphony musical director mail order form. Richard Halverson, Robert Janacek, Hanthom, General Director of the Floren- John DeMain will lead this great cast and Saint John's Cathedral members and Raeleen McMahon, Ruth Schudson, tine Opera, calls the Florentine's upcom- the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra in a Milwaukee Chamber Theatre subscribers James Tasse, and Jonathan Wainwright. ing season "a perfect balance of operatic lavish production from L'Opera de Mont- will receive a special priority order form The production staff include John Devlin, periods from the verisimo of Italian of real, that will be directed by Bliss Hebert. for tickets. No phone orders will be Set Designer; Christine Martin, Costume "La Boheme," to classical comedy of "Abduction From The Seraglio" taken. Tickets will be processed in order Designer; Dan Brovarney, Lighting De- "The Abduction From The Seraglio" to Feb. 20, 21 & 22, 1998 of date received. For information call signer and Jym Pieper, Stage Manager. the romantic German of "The Flying Mozart's great comic opera, "Abduction Saint John's Cathedral Music Office For information regarding Milwaukee Dutchman." From The Seraglio" (Die Entfuhnmg aus 414/224-0250. Order your tickets imme- Chamber Theatre's production call David bring back to Milwaukee the dem Serail) will diately. Due to artistic concepts for Anderson, 414/ 276-8842 at the Milwau- a great ensemble cast that features the production, only 425 tickets will be sold kee Chamber Theatre. of Erie Mills in the admission stunning coloratura per performance. General The Cathedral Fine Arts Commission treacherous role of Constanza, and in the seating will be in the front half of the Ca- fosters Christian unity through shared ar- role of Behnonte, the lyrical tenor . of thedral only. tistic expression of music, art, architec- Bradley D. Williams who sang a magnifi- Montgomery Davis, Artistic Director of ture, drama, and history. The current 1996. director cent Don Ottavio in Milwaukee in Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and 96/97 Series has presented performances One of opera's leading stage directors, of One Thing More, was presented with and exhibits including Mormon Taberna- direct this production last play, when he Linda Brovsky, will a copy of this, Fry's cle Organist Clay Christiansen, Present from L'Opera de Montreal. Arthur Fagen Music, Anonymous 4, the Milwaukee will conduct the cast and the Milwaukee 1997-1998 Youth Symphony Ensembles, the Froncy- Symphony. syllte Male Voice Choir from Wales, "The Flying Dutchman at Theatre X England, the Waukesha Area Symphonic May 1, 2 & 3, 1998 Band, and the Treasures of the Cathedral For the first time in 20 years, the Flor- Milwaukee—Milwaukee's Theatre X Art and Artifacts Sesquicentennial Exhibit entine Opera will present Wagner's early announces its 1997-1998 Season. by Exhibition Curator Virginia. Jones romantic opera, "The Flying Dutchman." Good Maher and opening lecture by Rev. Ken- The stellar cast for this opera includes two (A play with music) neth J. Augustine. The Cathedral Fine of the great baritones of our age, John September 26-October 26 Arts Commission is chaired by Susan Cheek and Donnie Ray Albert, alternating (A Milwaukee Premiere) Foley and Evelyn Van Rens. in the demanding role of the Dutchman. Good is a triumphant, wonderful and The Cathedral of Saint John is com- Frances Ginzer, a soprano of great incandescent evening in the theatre, said mitted to sharing the arts with the com- Erie Wits Clive Barnes of the New York Post. How munity in the beauty and spiritual setting warmth and strength, makes her Floren- does an English professor get caught up in of this historical landmark. tine dubut in the pivotal role of Senta. Hanthom and Artistic Advisor Joseph A Special Event the nightmare of the Third Reich? As the "Church sanctuaries in the past often Rescigno have put together a dazzling 65' professor begins to doubt his sanity, he provided the stages for Sept. 19-Qct 12 morality plays and Anniversary season that features bright The Florentine's hears "bands and orchestras." Soon eve- other dramatic efforts to entertam as well new 65' Anniversary Sea- stars making their debuts with the son also includes a special ryone, including Hitler and Eichman, as reach the minds and hearts of those Florentine Opera. While many of the operatic event croon songs of the period which accom- who see them," said Father John H. for the entire family. The Florentine has Florentine's favorites will return to grace joined forces with First Stage pany the downward spiral of this "good" Endejan, Pastor, Cathedral of Saint John the newly renovated stage of Uihlein Hall Milwaukee man. the Evangelist. "During the 150 years of to bring Milwaukee audiences a produc- of the Marcus Center for the Arts. tion Indiscretions our Cathedral, we have experienced dra- "La of the Chinese fable "The Nightin- Boheme" gale" M the Todd Wehr Theater November 7-3(1 matic efforts in our Cathedral, most re- Nov. 21, 22 & 23 of the (A Milwaukee Premiere) Marcus Center. ON. cently The Play of Daniel. It is our hope In Puccini's "La Boheme," the exciting Milwaukee's outstanding Truly wicked as only Parisians can be, that this present effort will continue this young Mexican tenor Fernando de la contemporary the play follows the eccentricities of a Pa- artistic expression of the spiritual quest of Mara music. ensemble, Present Music, will pro- debuts as Rudolfo and the captivat- vide live musical risian family through their agitations and us all." ing Robin Follman debuts as Musetta. accompaniment for the assignations. As their worlds collide, full scale production with 8 principal adult things get stylishly complex, comic and singers and 6 children. surprising. Milwaukee Impresario Dale Gutzman Regular Florentine subscribers have the Mrs. Klein opportunity to purchase premium single January 16-February 8 Presents His Most Ambitious Season Yet tickets for this opera with their regular (A Milwaukee Premiere) season order. This play was a huge success in London Milwaukee—In his new theatre home at ard's Last Concert plays October 24, 25, To subscribe or for more information, two years ago and again on Broadway last Centennial Hall, local Gay producer and and 26. call (414) 291-5700; 1-800-32-OPERA; season. A brilliant and unorthodox psy- director Dale Gutzman, presents his most On February 27 and 28 and March 1, or fax (414) 291-5706. choanalyst whose single-mindedness ambitious and varied season yet with vir- Gutman presents Stephen Sonheim's As- threatens to destroy those closest to her tually something for everyone. sassins, a musical exploration of aliena- including her daughter and a young Gutzman begins on September 12, 13 tion and the extremes to which it drives a son subscriptions are available at $60 by woman on the run from Hitler's Germany. and 14 with the musical version of Neil person. The power of this haunting show calling the same number. These three psychoanalysts vie for domi- Simon's award-winning comedy The will stay with you for a long time. Gutz- Gutzman is also offering a series of spe- nance in this sharp, literate, intelligent and Goodbye Girl. The songs for this fun- man is something of a Sonheim expert, cial attractions. In mid-September, he bitingly funny play. filled comedy and dance extravaganza has written for "The Sondheim Review," brings the world famous Odessa Russian The Seven Deadly Sins were written by Marvin Hamlisch of and is certain to present a volatile shock- Drama Theatre to Waukesha at Carroll February 19-March 1 Chorus Line fame. Karl Miller dioreo- ing production to Milwaukee. College and to the Madison Civic Center (Milwaukee Premiere) graphs and stars as a New York actor On April 24, 25, and 26, Gutzman with a bi-lingual I oduction of MacBeth. A co-production with Wild Space Dance forced to share an apartment with a bitter, brings us Dangerous Liaisons; A Black Famous Russian I i i and television stars Company. By the team that brought you jilted ex-dancer and her pre-teen daughter. Comedy of Sexual Corruption. Two join local actor James Strange in this terri- The Threepenny Opera, this music, For the second show of the season, bored aristocrats take delight in seducing fying version of Shakespeare's classic. dance, theater piece represents the journey Gutman has created an entertainment and destroying the innocent around them, In October, Gutzman takes his Gay of two sisters from the South (here in geared especially to the Gay audience. but the tables at last get turned on this evil nightclub revue Showstoppers to Thai- America) to get enough money to pur- Coward's Last Concert is a musical couple. land to perform at Le Cafe Royale, the chase a house for themselves and their revue tracing the career of music and Gutzman closes his season with the well known Gay hotel and supper club. family and to avoid the seven deadly sins. theatre genius Noel Coward, in which he magnificent musical Phantom, Maury Before he leaves for Southeast Asia, The Block returns from retirement one last time to Yeston's thrilling retelling of the Phantom Gutzman will present the show twice in May 8-31 tell the truth about his live and loves. of the Opera legend. A production not to Milwaukee. (A World Premiere) Mixed in with his romantic ballads and be missed and the high light of Milwau- At Christmas time, he will once again A new play will be written for the finale clever patter songs are shocking revela- kee's theater season, Gutman promises to present Milwaukee's oldest Wintertime tions about his of Theater X's 1997-'98 season in cele- sexual affairs with James bring Phantom right off the stage and entertainment...his music and comedy bration of the Wisconsin Sesquicenten- Cagney, Michael Redgrave, and Prince into the audience as he turns the entire Holiday Punch now in its 18 year. This nial: a history of one block of what is now George of the Royal Family. theatre into the Paris Opera. Phantom time, the Punch gang includes "Milwau- The show explores the relationship be- plays June 12, 13 and 14. kee River Dance!" and a spoof of the Sherman Park in Milwaukee. We will tell tween art and the story of the people of diverse cultures emotion and examines the This year, each of Gutzman's shows Broadway hit Titanic. effect of having to hide one's being Gay even- All in all, few theater companies any- who lived in Milwaukee during the past in one's will play on a Friday and Saturday 150 years. career. Gutzman himself plays ing at 8:00 p.m.and on Sunday afternoon where in the country present as varied and Coward, supported by a stellar Milwaukee exciting a season as Dale Gutman Pro- For more information, call (414) 278- case at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be 0555. with Eric Melner at the Man°. Cow- ordered by calling (414) 466-4049. Sea- ductions. THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28. 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10. 1997 PAGE 23

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Scandals is located This giant Block Party will be held on nd The fun day includes lots of entertainment, FRIDAY AUGUST 29 at 121 Main National Avenue between 1s1 and 2 Street Madison. Show time is great food at reasonable prices, a silent 10 PM. Street and on South 2nd between National auction, games and more. SUPERIOR'S PRIDE and Washington. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5 This is a unique event in that eight bars, For the first time, LINKS will feature a nationally known act. Tina and the B-Side CELEBRATION BEGINS six straight and two Gay will be partici- Movement sponsored by the Miller Brew- Superior and Duluth kick off their big GRAND OPENING WEEKEND pants. La Cage, and Zippers are the Gay ing Company will take the stage at about Pride Weekend long celebration with a big AT OZ BEGINS bars. They will be joined by Steny's 9:30 PM. bonfire at dusk on the beach at Wisconsin It will be a hot time in Wausau all Fritz's, Louie's, Mug Shots, Wild Night's This fabulous act headlined one of the Point. weekend long when Oz opens up. The and Zur Krone. Summerfest stages for two days earlier Other activities include Saturday's Pride festivities start out this evening with a A food stand in front of La Cage will be this summer, where it won many new fans Parade and Picnic and Sunday's "Fruit special appearance from the Portfolio Men serving up some tempting snacks and ap- among its audience and the critics. Float" harbor cruise. of Minneapolis. Saturday September 6, petizers like Mozzarella Marinara, French Tina and the B-Side Movement's ap- All of the events are free and open to there will be plenty of talent on the stage fries, mini tacos, and poppers (the kind pearance at LINKS is sponsored by the everyone. Land of Oz Show. Then on Sunday you eat, not the kind you sniff) for the Miller Brewing Company. September 7, the whole thing wraps up The Zipper's food stand will be doing SATURDAY AUGUST 30 with a beer bust, food and fun. pizza. There will also be shot bar in front Dorothy and Toto would be s0000 proud. of each bar. 1506 North 3rd Street • Superior, WI Oz is located at the site of the former Mad Music for the event includes Inner Bang, PAL 4,, MIST GAY SOFTBALL Hatter, 320 Washington Street, Wausau. and the Love Monkeys on Saturday and TOURNAMENT IN MILWAUKEE JEFF JENNINGS AT M & M'S IN Mount Olive and Toys on Sunday. Loads of exciting action (and some MILWAUKEE Hours are 3:00 till bar time on Saturday pretty good softball too) will be on tap at That hot stud, Jeff Jennings, will be August 30 and 2:00 til bar time on Sunday, the Midwest Invitational Softball making a rare appearance in Milwaukee August 315t. La Cage owner, George Prentice says Tournament to be held at Wick Field (52nd when he comes to the M & M Club, 124 N. (7151 394-2580 and Vliet) in Milwaukee. Water Street for a special show from 9 PM that he is excited about the event. "This is Twenty-Eight teams from all over the to 1 AM. a great chance for all of us to show that Thursday • Karaoke - 8Pm Gays and straights can get along with country (including 8 from our own SSBL) Besides being Mr. Gay Wisconsin, US of Friday & Saturday • DJ - 9:30P" will be competing in this fall classic. A for 1997, Jennings has a really fine each other and have a good time to- gether." The tournament concludes on Sunday singing voice. (among other talents) LINKS Block Party • NIGHTLY SPECIALS • August 31s1. Admission is free. Check him out at M's. The other big Block Party is the annual ROW BOWLING WITH PRIDE NINE PIN TAP TOURNAMENT Rainbow Over Wisconsin's annual Nine 1106 S. 1st Street • Milwaukee • 384-7999 Pin Tap tournament will take place at Riviera Lanes, 2750 University Ave, Green Bay. Walkers Gay b i The tourney fee is $25.00 and includes a va a buffet, shoes, bowling and a donation to Point ROW. ll WALKER'S POINT BLOCK PARTY For the first time the Gay and straight Cafe' bars in Walker's Point are combining to put on a huge block party. The Party which will run on National Ave from 1st to Second Street and on Sound Second Street from National to Mineral will include plenty of great entertainment, food, SUN-THUR and loads of fun. La Cage and Zippers will have shot bars loam to 4am on the street and will be open during the entire event. The party includes entertainment from FRIDAYS & the Love Monkeys on Saturday and Interbang and Mount Olive on Sunday. SATURDAYS Admission is free! Open for 1 Oam to 4.30 am FRONT RUNNERS' PICNIC Everyone is invited to attend the first annual Front Runners-Milwaukee picnic to be held at the fountain near St. Mary's Tower (eastern most end of E. North _ Avenue). The picnic will follow the weekly Lunch & More run/walk that begins at the Tower at 9:00 a.m. Participants may bring their own baskets or make a quick trip to one of the delis in the neighborhood. beginning Tue, Sept 2 SUNDAY AUGUST 31 LINKS BLOCK PARTY TO See Our Infinity Rainbow to the Coming BENEFIT AIDS CHARITIES AND BREAST CANCER RESEARCH Stars Soon The annual LINKS Block Party will be held outside of Fannies, 200 E. Washington from 1 PM to 11 PM. DRAG KING & This year's party includes the nationally PSYCHIC known Tina and the B-Side Movement plus many other fabulous entertainers, food, fun and booths. READINGS * * ** GAY TEEN SHOWS Proceeds from the event benefit the Milwaukee AIDS Project and Breast Cancer Research. by Heather Ili ROW PRIDE PICNIC IN FOREST V UNLIMITED Refills JUNCTION Sunday, Monday, The second annual Rainbow Over on our Sobering Wisconsin Pride Picnic will be held on a Wednesday, 5-10pm farm located at N 8287 Hwy 57. Coffee ... Great entertainment headlined by Terry Van, fun games, food, merchandise Saturday, Noon-5pm booths and more will be on tap. You have to be 21 or older to get in. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4 V 1Free Soda Refill V Gay Owned & Operated NO NAME, NO COVER SHOW when you show your College ID AT MADISON'S SCANDALS V Dine In or Carry Out If you would like to see some fresh meat, until midnight we mean talent on the stage then Scandal's No Name No Cover Show is just the thing. This fun evening will be highlighted by the fact that there will be no big name stars performing. The show offers a unique opportunity to bring out the star The Official Caterer for IN BETWEEN'S Packer Half Time Food quality in other lesser known performers. PAGE 26 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28, 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10. 1997 SPORTSCOLUMN Club 219, Ball Game Do Well in World Series, SSBL Season Ends Milwaukee--Milwaukee teams made a In the B Division which attracted 29 en- big impression in the Gay World Series trants was won by the Twin Cities Gay Class C division tournament held in San 90's Bandits. Second went to Chicago Diego the week of August 12 to the 18. Fusion. Third place was earned by the The Club 219 Pride took the fourth place Atlanta Eagles and the Birmingham trophy home to Milwaukee, while the Ball Braves won fourth. Game Rangers finished a respectable 9m The C Division of 30 teams was won by out of over 30 teams. the Toronto Crew. Second went to the Club 219 amassed an 8 and 2 record Atlanta Angles. The San Francisco Posse and made it to the semi-finals. The Pride's took third and Club 219 won fourth. •S run for the championship was detoured by Position Round a disappinted 11-10 loss to a team from The SSBL's second position round of the San Francisco in the first world series season was a disappointment in that two night game, since Milwaukee hosted the teams failed to show or even to provide series in late 1980's. the courtesy of a phone call to notify the Along the way, the Pride defeated teams league that they wouldn't' be there. • from Boston, Seattle, Portland, Philadel- Nonetheless the remainder of the league phia, Chicago, Tucson and Washington was in action ttor the final week of play in DC (which they beat twice,) the SSBL's 20 Anniversary Season. Some of these teams were defeated with A shorthanded Club 219 team was relative ease, some were not. thumped by the Ball Game Rangers 16 to Club 219's most exciting win came 2. Mama Roux's won third place beating against rival North End of Chicago. Fac- a shorthanded M & M team. 14 to 6. ing elimination, the Pride trailed 11 to 1 in Club 219 rebounded to pound out a 22 the bottom of the fifth inning. They ran to 7 victory over Balistreri's. Balistreri's across the plate five times in that inning to rebounded to win a 11 to 7 decision over narrow the score to 11 to 6. Still behind in The Ball Game. 5 more the final inning, the Pride scored The CCF team finished its first season runs to win 12 to 11. with a win over the Triangle 17 to 1. well The Ball Game Rangers also did in Manoeuvres and In Between failed to • compiling a 5 and 2 record in that teams show. Manoeuvres forfeited its games first ever World Series appearance. The with Mama Roux and the M & M Club. in Rangers defeated tha t LA Bad Boys and Between forfeited its games with CCF and the Atlanta Heretic Saints in the Round the Triangle. Robin. In the double elimination they beat Phoenix and then lost to the San Francico Posse. Final SSBL League Standings The Rangers came back to defeat Fort 1. Club 219 18 2 Lauterdale and Birmingham, Alabama 2. The Ball Game 15 5 before being ousted by Chicago's Big 3. Mama Roux 14 6 Chicks team. 4. Balistreri's 13 7 The A Division was won by the Los An- 5. M & M Club 11 9 geles Stray Cps. Second went of Atlan4 6. Manoeuvres 6 14 Buckshots, 3 r to San Diego Rich's and 4t 7. CCF/Riverwest 6 14 to New York's Sunny Day. The A Division 8. Triangle 5 15 included 18 teams. 9. In Between 2 18 Dusty's Tips For Watching the M.I.S.T. Gay Softball Tournament So you are planning to attend M.I.S.T., eat a brat (we're talking the kind that goes Milwaukee's second national Gay softball into a bun here). You may even wish to tournament of the summer, good choice. make sure they get back to their hotel and Here's a few tips from my own personal safely tucked in at night. experiences of participating in and watch- After all no sacrifice is too great when ing this type of exciting sporting event. dealing with a cute hunky, I mean a guest Equipment Since the M.I.S.T. Tourna- of our fair city and state. ment is being held in late summer instead Seriously though show them around of late spring like the Milwaukee Classic is, (and not just around your bedroom). the weather will (hopefully) be better. You There are two big block parties taking can probably leave the logs for the camp- place over the Labor Day weekend and fire to keep you warm, the signal flares, plenty of other things to do as well. and that radio permanently tuned to the Above all else enjoy yourself. With six Emergency Broadcasting System at home. diamonds and twenty-eight teams there You should, however, remember to bring will be plenty of action on the field. Action your porn pours, tanning lotion and your off the field is well urn, er, up to you. friends along. Parking Wick Field has a smallish parking lot and after a hard day of playing M.I.S.T. Update ball, it's a real bitch to carry that bat bag Milwaukee—As we went to press, The xx back to your car, so if you aren't a player Wisconsin Light learned that some please park on the street and leave the changes had been made in the M.I.S.T. more convenient spaces for those who tournament to be held in Milwaukee at need them. Wick Field on Saturday, August 30 and Cheering Cheering is not only permitted it is very definitely encouraged. Just re- Sunday, August 31. member to cheer the players for their Due to a lower number of teams than playing ability as well as their looks. It's was expected, the Round Robin play used considered good form to applaud a great to seed teams into either the upper or play even it is made against the team you lower bracket will be expanded to three • are rooting for. games instead of the originally planned Sportsmanship Tripping players, two games. throwing objects at their heads, tying them Twenty Eight teams were expected to up and beating up on them (outside of enter but only twenty-four did so by the their hotel rooms and only then if they deadline to receive entries. want you to do such things) is very defi- The tournament field includes teams nitely NOT encouraged. Chicago, Toronto, De- Keep in mind too that many of the um- from Milwaukee, pires will be from other cities so if you feel troit, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Columbus, compelled to object to a call yelling things Phoenix and Cleveland. like "That call smelled worse than the ale- Round robin play will begin at 9:00 with wives on Bradford Beach" or "Your ump- the last games scheduled for 2:00. ing stinks worse than the Trostel Tannery," may not elicit anything other than a puz- zled look. Make some discreet inquiries into the A% umpires point of origin and then be crea- tive. For example if the umpire is from Cleveland you may want to say, "You're about as reliable as the Browns." If the ump is from Chicago you may want to in- BOOT CAMP SALOON form him/her that the last call was off much as the Bears when they MILWAUKEE'S about as Diego - Above are shots Diego during Packers. 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I've seen her at royal functions romp as you seem to consider this a wrong with that. I hope you all wearing huge wreaths of flowers around nothing li harmless, homosexual, hayroll. I'm took advantage of whet the season had to her neck. She was Mr. Ed's stunt double. guessing, however, that your wife would offer! My little trailer smells of stale beer. This woman looks so much like a horse be plain upset at the fact that you were in- they're putting her profile on Mustang con- stale men, suntan lotion, and Edna's te- I quilla/barbecue hot sauce. I've got sand in timate with someone other than herself. I vertibles. Someone throw a feedbag on my rugs and in my girdle. I've had it with also think, deep inside, you know how this Camellia and let's call it a day. Personally, the impromptu peep shows provided by would affect your marriage. If you have to I think Diana should get some sort of sunbathing neighbors and I've found that question if this is cheating, you probably medal just for sleeping with skinny old Wisconsin mosquitoes have a thing for my feel that it is. Charlie! I know I asked for one! breasts. Yes, I'm ready for fall. The next time you think about fooling Come to the land of purple mountains * • around behind your wife's back (with a majesty, golden fields of grain, and glow- Dear Ruthie, man or a woman), think about your wife's ing tan, muscular, men who come over to I am married and have children. Am I reaction. That alone may help you keep fix your refrigerator but end up making cheating if I would make love or per- away from temptation. I don't know how love to you right there in front of the ham- form sex with another male without any intense your sexual feelings are for men. burger helper and tuna casserole lefto- love involved? You may just need to take a cold shower vers. (signed) to get your mind off of having sex with Focus on your goal! Save your money! Cheating??? others, or you may need to talk to a coun- Your dreams aren't that far away! Dear Cheater, selor and learn more about your sexual Make - "Must get to America's Rusty Nail Well, sew a scarlet letter on my ohest and feelings. Or, think about walking around Trailer Park" your mantra and we'll see call me Demi. Why, whenever any of my town with a big old "A" stapled to your tit you soon! husband's copped a feel with another per- Ruthie That always seems to cure my yen for Editor's Note: Ruthie is delighted to son - male or female - they were out the anyone with a built-in wife or family. hear from you and ultra-delighted to an- door quicker than an audience leaving a Would THAT be cheating? Dear Ruthie, swer your questions. You can either email Yoko Ono concert. 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Focusing both on male-to-female and pulling him away from me. "Tony!" he Through two more yards we ran. Finally, female-to-male transsexuals, Pat Califia's yelled as she put the gun barrel to his at the third house, we turned and headed meticulously researched history examines head. "You give me the disk," she said, for it, coming to a stop on the patio. There the lives of such early Transgender pio- "and you and your little fag friend will go was a portly man standing at an open neers as Christine Jorgenson, Jan Morris Coming Out Day free. You remain stubborn, and..." She sliding door. He was clad in a long gown and Renee Richards as well as contempo- stopped. I heard the click of a gun being and had a face that looked like a bishop rary activists as Leslie Feinberg and Kate October 11 is National Coming Out cocked and heard Rudy whimper. slightly taken in wine. Bomstein. Sex Changes also includes an Day, an event especially popular on "Goddamn you, let him go. I don't have "Get out of the way, Senator," Johnny extensive bibliography and resource list- college campuses. The First National any goddamn disk! No disk! I don't know commanded, pointing his gun at him. ings. Coming Out Day was in 1988. what disk you're talking about." Suddenly, I heard the sound of a chopper coming in See Statues Page 31 THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28. 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 PAGE 32 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION Statues of the Sacred Band on Film pleasurable sigh and fell over on his side. Continued From Page 30 "I think he just died," the woman said. "Pity. I wonder if we should let his wife and "Goodness, how brutal. Do you intend to kids find him like this?" `Box of Moonlight' Lacks Laughs, assault me?" "What's this 'not all of them?'" Johnny "You wish," Johnny replied. "Just get the asked impatiently. Original Plot fuck outta the way." "Extinct?" Rudy demanded. Emotional Depth, then that I recognized Sena- Without waiting for the woman's reply, I It was only By John Jahn about getting organized...well, a little, most homopho- went quickly over to the sliding doors and tor Allan Bow, one of the John Turturro, whose past performances maybe. of the Senate. Pushing him looked out. To my relief, I didn't seen any- bic members of nervous, nerdy guys in Barton Fink and Box of Moonlight is clearly a message we plunged on in. one, but that, I figured, was only tempo- before us, Quiz Show, plays another one of these film, as writer/director DiCillo explains: "I The room was done up family-room rary, a thing of the moment, nothing more. uptight characters, Al Fountain, in Box of wanted to explore the notion that people style. On a leather-covered sofa sat a After all, the house of the President pre- Moonlight, written and directed by Tom are often terrified to live as freely as they beautiful young, woman with long, blonde sumptive had been blown up. There were DiCillo. want in the very country that was founded was wearing a pink, frothy negli- bodies lying all over the place. including hair. She Fountain is a compulsively reliable and on freedom. It takes someone like Kid, gee and sitting, legs curled up underneath one in this room. Maybe the woman knew organized electrical engineer overseeing with no order whatsoever, to knock a guy her. She seemed no more concerned something and maybe not. Regardless, the out-of-town construction of a rural as regimented as Al completely out of his about us than the Senator, but regarded Johnny, Rudy and I needed to get out of manufacturing plant (windshield wipers) orbit. It's not that one approach to life is us with a slightly annoyed look, as if our there and get out fast. I said something to for Zeus Power Systems. His group of better or worse, just entirely different." sudden appearance was a slight incon- that effect. Johnny paid me no mind but workers treat him as something of art odd- That's fine, but does it work on film? The venience, nothing more. Rudy came over to where I was and took ity, and Al's attempts to win them over are answer is, not really. The problem is that "I don't suppose you'd care to tell me my hand. stymied by his own awkwardness and Al is just not that sympathetic a charac- what this is all about?" the Senator asked "Johnny, he's right. We gotta get outta overriding anxieties. He's a humorless, but ter—you watch what he does and says, in a mildly curious tone. As if he didn't here." hard working individual. When he tells his but nothing in this film really brings you really care if his question was answered or Johnny ignored him. wife, Deb, (Annie Corely) he'll phone her into his life in an emotional way. Frankly, not, he crossed the room to a small bar The woman went on. "Hitler tried to ex- at 9:00, he calls on the dot. His conversa- he's boring as hell. and began to pour a couple of drinks. Be- terminate the Jews. Ellen Calder and her tions with his son Bobby amount to as- The Kid is a funnier, more interesting hind the bar, standing on pedestals. were lover will do the same with you, all of you. sessing the latter's progress on multiplica- character, and I'd like to know how two statues, both of young men, both na- Not that I approve—or disapprove, actu- this tion. film might have been improved if the story posed in ally, but that's what this is all about—the ked save for string bikinis, and When the construction job is suddenly had focused on him instead of Al. The Classic style. I noticed that there was an- statues." "The League of the Sacred Band?" cancelled, he decides to go off on a short other characters, such as Deb and two other one standing by a door. car ride through the countryside in an ef- trailer trash women, Floatie and Puriene There was the sound of the chopper go- Johnny asked. "Whatda you know about fort to rediscover his youth and love of life. (Catherine Keener, Lisa Blount) just aren't ing by, followed by another explosion, from it?" Enroute, he encounters an unkempt. but given enough screen time to engage you, the sound of it, some distance away. The "Who's her lover?" I asked. Again I was cute and likeable free spirit who calls him- either. Fatally, though, the laughs in woman said something about Kalorama ignored. this self The Kid (Sam Rockwell). The Kid's film amount to little more than Circle being a war zone tonight. Both she "The Sacred Band?" Johnny demanded. the occa- home is like anyone's: no walls or roof; sional chuckle. and the Senator chuckled as he returned "You really are so masterful. " the covered in stolen lawn decorations and A few years ago, a much more to hand her a drink. woman said. "Wanta do a scene? You touching Christmas lights. These two men, impos- and funny film was made "Whatda you two on?" Rudy demanded really are a hunk." with pretty much sibly different from each other in every the same plot: Trains, Planes, and and turned his head to me, then, Johnny. "Forget it." Johnny retorted, giving her an conceivable way, manage to hit it off. The Automobiles starring Steve Martin and "These two are high." eagle's glare. "Got on with it. Who's in the uptight Fountain rediscovers his youth and the late John Candy. By comparison, Box "So's half the senate," Johnny retorted. Band?" allows himself to let his hair down a bit; of Moonlight is dimly lit, indeed. "C'mon, let's tie 'em up and get outta here. "The members? I don't know. What I do The Kid benefits from Al's counseling *1/2 There's probably Secret Service and God is that that poor idiot wasn't a member," knows who swarming all over." the woman said, looking down at the From a ginger jar on an end table, the Senator. "I know he wanted to be, but they `Cop Land' Boasts a Powerful Cast, woman took some white powder between wouldn't let him in. I don't know why. Nei- her thumb and forefinger. In much the way ther did he. As to the League itself. I know Script and Plot, and Shouldn't be Missed one would take snuff, she sucked it up her it's a world-wide operation—Colombian imagine. He's nose. drug lords, Swiss bankers (of course, By John Jahn as corrupt a cop as you can "Forget me not," the Senator cooed. As they'll make money out of anything they Sylvester Stallone's list of movie char- at the center of several conspiracies and he leaned toward her, his robe opened can, their mothers, sisters or bothers, if acters has, up till now, been a one note cover-ups both in Garrison and New York. and I saw he was wearing a black and red they could pimp them on the streets), the samba of working class, perfectly buffed He and his fellow cop penchmen run the corset with rhinestone roses picked out on Russians, the Iranians, the Chinese. even mumblers. Sometimes (very rarely), it's town as well as the 37 Precinct. Power- the breasts. the Vatican—and, on top of it all, is the worked (Rocky, First Blood): very often it less and frustrated by his fate, Heflin looks "You've been such a naughty boy," the League of the Sacred Band." hasn't (Cobra, Judge Dredd). Writer and the other way. woman chided. "And there's not much "The Speaker?" I asked. Director James Mangold's Cop Land, But the bug is put into Heflin's ear by a left." She looked over at me and shrugged. however, allows Stallone to have center hard working, hard nosed Internal Affairs "Oh, Mistress, please." The Senator ''Oh, who knows? If someone told me stage with an unlikely hero far removed officer (Robert DeNiro), who's been on sank to his knees in front of her. "We have there were aliens from outer space in it. I from central casting, as well as from Ray's trail for a long time, without success. more. Mistress. Open a statue. I'm never wouldn't be surprised." She went over to Rocky or Rambo. Heflin begins to uncover plots aand con- without." the headless statue, took out another en- Stallone plays sheriff Fred Heflin, who's spiracies gaiore, especially surrounding As Johnny, Rudy and I watched, she told velop and snorted some of the drug. "It's been sheriff of the small town of Garrison, the supposed suicide of a young, heroic him she would grant his request "this one addictive, you know. But then, everything New Jersey (just across the river from NYC cop (Michael Rapaport), who's also time," but that he would have to be pun- is, isn't it?" New York City) for a decade. He looks Ray's nephew. Ray's in the business of ished later for not keeping the jar "nice and I heard the sound of a chopper coming dragged out, bored. paunchy, every one of making cops heroes, even the hard way. full." As I looked in wonder, from a drawer in, and looking, saw the lights descending his years, if not more. He wanted to be a Cop Land boasts a terrific central cast in the end table, she took a pair of hand- on the lawn. NYC policeman, but lost the hearing in and genuinely charismatic performances cuffs and put them on him, securing his "We gotta get outta here," I said. This one ear as a youth in the act of saving a by the above mentioned, as well as Ray arms behind his back. Only then did she time, Johnny and Rudy agreed. young woman (Annabelle Sciorra) from Liotta, Peter Berg, Janeane Garofalo and give him the drug, which I assumed was "Check the embassy," the woman called drowning. He spends his days breaking up Cathy Moriarty. The script is intelligent and cocaine. after us. fighting kids and calming domestic dis- realistic. the piot is full of twists and turns "What's with the statue?" I demanded. We left just as I heard the helicopter set- putes. His nights are spent largely at the that keep your attention riveted as we fol- "See for yourself." the woman answered tle onto the lawn. local watering hole, the Four Aces, whose low our unlikely hero, Heflin, through the in an unconcerned tone and inclined her Up the stairs we went to the first floor. clientele is almost exclusively cops from evil that surrounds him to get to the truth. head toward the one that stood by the "The embassy," Johnny said. "That's the big city. "Freddie," as they call him. is The final, bloody scenes are magnifi- door. She took the ginger lar and, with a where we gotta go." treated with pretty open contempt, unless cently realized as we hear and experience forefinger, whipped out the remaining drug TO BE CONTINUED he's being ignored. them through the now almost totally deaf- and sucked it off. Garrison is truly a "Cop Land." possess- ened Heflin. Stallone really makes this film While Johnny kept watch over the pair of ing citizens who are cops in New York as click. His understated performance is full them, Rudy and I went to look. At first, I Teen Suicide well as their families almost to the exclu- of unspoken anxiety, disillusion, frustra- couldn't see anything remarkable about it. Lesbian and Gay youth may account sion of anyone else. Sheriff Heflin doesn't tion, building to a violent climax. Cop It looked the same as all the others I'd for 30% of completed teen suicides. run this town, Ray (Harvey Keitel) does. Land is not to be missed. ***I/2 seen, like the ones in Bardi's store. It was - Ann Thompson Cook PFLAG Ray is as tough as they come, and about Rudy who discovered what the woman was talking about. For some reason, he twisted the head. I heard a scraping sound `Money Talks' is a Brainless, Witless and gave him a hand. The head un- At screwed like a bottle cap. What we found Film That Has no Reason to Exist was that the head, along with the rest of the statue, was hollow and lined with little Borders By John Jahn buddy movie, and Money Talks trots out shelves. On each was fastened a small, Whoever told Chris Tucker he could act? before us every gimmick and cliché of the clear plastic envelope, each one full of the Book Shop He appeared most recently in the last 20 genre. white powder. minutes or so of The Fifth Element, an Director Brett Ratner has, before this After warning the woman that if she otherwise outstanding sci fi thriller wnich effort, been the director of over 50 music moved_ he would shoot her. Johnny came you'll find: he almost ruined by his inane screen videos and nothing more (now there's a over to take a look. "Oh. good Christ!" he presence and obnoxious voice (akin only resume). Writers Alec Sokolow and Joel swore softly. "They're probably all like — One of the region's largest selec- to fingernails across a blackboard). Now, Cohen's past credits include the unfunny this." Money Talks, we get to behold Tucker for Toy Story and a host of direct-to-video Ignoring Johnny's warning, the woman tions of gay & lesbian titles a full hour and a half. Oh, what joy! dreck. left the couch and came over to where we Queer-friendly booksellers & Tucker plays Franklin Hatchett, a You can see every turn of this film com- were standing. "Not all of them," she said. smooth talking ticket scalper with lots of ing a mile away because you've seen it all She reached inside the statue and pulled friendly queer booksellers ghetto connections in L.A. He's caught before, only better. Do Tucker and Sheen out one of the envelopes, opened in and mostly because of the attention drawn to trade profanity-laden insults? Yep! Do they inhaled deeply of the contents. "Christ, — In-store events: storytelling for him by a Geraldo-like TV newsman in have a big physical fight after trading one that is good. You three should try some. It adults, live music, & readings search of tabloid fare named James Rus- to many "yo' mamma's"? You betcha! Do might turn you straight." She paused, sell (Charlie Sheen). When Hatchett is ac- they end up buddies at the end, happily looking from one to deadly prison bus es- another of us. "You Come visit us! cused of planning a ever after? Is it necessary to ask? are Queer, aren't you? Certainly, you two cape and leaving two dead cops in his The only possible fun you'll derive out of are," she said to Rudy and me. "I can tell. I wake, he becomes the most wanted man seeing Money Talks is to count every use can see it in your eyes. Two faggots and in America. of the words "fuck" and "ass," and then a third, I'll bet. A breed soon to be extinct." BORDERS' Truth is, he's being confused with the wish you had a dollar for each of 'em. The Again, she paused. "Pity." real evil menace to society, Villard (Gerard mere existence of a film like Money Talks BOOK SHOP & CAFE She went back to where the Senator Ismael), a vicious French diamond smug- is predicated on the notion that people are was, pulled back his head by the hair, and 3416 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 gler. The setting is now in place for yet far, far too easily entertained. gave him the drug. He snorted it, gave a another tiresome, loathsome Hollywood (No stars...that's right, NONE) THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 28, 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 PAGE 33 `Star Maps' is a Bewildering Film; One That is More Perplexing than Bad

Reviewed by Glenn Bishop victim of a father who made him turn tricks Curious to Glenn is the recent trend by as a teen. Oh, let's also give him a wife rising indie filmmakers to turn to the seedy suffering from a nervous breakdown, a streets of L.A. and their similarly seedy prototypical long-suffering "good girl" denizens as the subject of big screen daughter (Lysa Flowers) and grossly ventures. How, for example, could Glenn overweight, dim-witted son Juancito (Vin- (or anyone unfortunate enough to have cent Chandler) who imagines himself a haplessly wondered into the wrong cin- masked, menacing goon. ema) forget the horrendous Hustler White Then Arteta began to dabble a little bit by the continuing darling of "queercore more. How about a girlfriend eagerly cinema", Bruce LaBruce and featuring the awaiting the marriage that Pepe promises questionable "talents" of Tony Ward. will come with the death of his current Not much better was Johns, featuring wife, say feisty prostitute Letti (Annette Lucus Haas and David Arquette as low- Murphy) who can help show young Carlos rent hustlers, perhaps a curious subject for the ropes. heterosexual film director Scott Silver. More plot dabbling comes with the intro- The latest is Star Maps, written and di- duction of a romance for Carlos' sister rected by newcomer Michael Arteta and Maria. featuring cute little Douglas Spain as a Bi- All of this dabbling takes focus away Lisa Blount and Catherine Keener star in "Box of Moonlight." It opus at Milwaukee's Oriental Theater sexual youth forced into prostitution by his from the critical relationship which devel- on Friday, August 29. entrepreneurial pimp Pops, Pepe (Efrain ops between Jennifer (Kandeyce Jorden), Figueroa).. the impetuous star of a popular soap op- `In The Company of Men' Gives New era with an eye for young Mexican boys and Carlos. Meaning to the "Love Triangle" So dazzled is Jennifer with young Carlos that she promises the lad a bit part on her By John Jahn this until we're very old men." show, a promise she does follow through Chad (Aaron Eckhart) and Howard (Matt Without giving away the ending (just in on and which will directly lead to Arteta's Malloy) are two young, up-and-coming ex- case you really want to see this perfectly decidedly puzzling climax. ecutives from a home office in a nameless dreadful, depressing stuff), there are some Clearly writer/director Arteta deeply city. They're first seen en route to a 6- surprises near the end which, if possible, loves his stereotypically quirky characters week business trip to help shape up a makes you hate Chad all the more. How- but his approach is so forced and heavy- branch office in their nameless company. ard, at times, seems a decent guy, but too handed that it becomes impossible to ac- Both have a lot of stress and frustration in much of a weakling to stand up to Chad. cept this melodramatic mish-mash. their lives, in particular the venomous Chad, Howard and Christine comprise a Gay audiences are likely to be disap- Chad who seems on the verge of commit- "love triangle," alright, but a perverted and pointed (as Glenn certainly was) with the ting some federal crime to vent his anger sick one, set in the soulless corporate surprising lack of male nudity in a film pur- at the world. culture of the '90s. porting to be about a Bisexual male pros- They complain to each other about their In The Company of Men is billed as titute. Yummy Douglas Spain is seen of- respective failed love lives—both their black comedy, but truly it defies traditional ten in close-up but seldom below the waist girlfriends have apparently kicked them movie genres. What do you call a movie and then never out of a pair of black bikini both to the curb. Chad then enlists Howard that is unrelentingly disturbing, distasteful, briefs. into an evil scheme which will bond them and depraved? One thing it's not is enter- Nor is Douglas Spain's Carlos ever a in their pain so they can feel better about taining, uplifting, enjoyable to watch, or Douglas Spain in "Star Maps" particularly intriguing character. Handi- themselves as men. aimed at any audience except perhaps Glenn imagines that Miguel Arteta capped by Spain's generally uninspired It's clear Chad is without a moral com- macho sickos or feminazis. imagined a potentially terrific film, the sort performance, for most of the film Carlos pass or a conscience...the same character Men does boast fairly strong, convincing Gus van Sant used to make except with a seems such a goody-two-shoes that it is flaws possessed by the likes of Gacy, performances by all its cast (most of whom Latin Beat. Fresh-faced, innocent Carlos almost impossible to believe him when he Dahmer and McVeigh. Howard is just a have done nothing but TV shows before (Douglas Spain) from an unimaginably tells Pepe of his many and varied sexual timid, hurt little boy easily dominated by this), but the fact that writer/director Neil dysfunctional family, just off the bus from partners. the overbearing Chad. "Let's hurt some- LaBute has done nothing but plays before Mexico, is rudely introduced to the mean Better performances come from Martha body," Chad says. Now all they need is a now is clearly evident. Men is very stagey, streets of Hollywood. As if tearing a page Velez who is terrific as Pepe's fiery girl- female victim. shot in scene after scene of static interiors. out of Hollywood's golden era, Arteta has friend and from Efrain Figueroa, consum- The victim of their heartless, soulless No cinematography awards here! Carlos dreaming incessantly of becoming mately slimy as Pepe. "prank" turns out to be a sweet, shy, deaf In the final analysis, In The Company of the next Antonio Banderas. Star Maps is not so much a bad film as girl working at the branch office named Men is good fare for students of abnormal Then Mr. Arteta began to dabble with his it is bewildering and perplexing. Christine (Stacy Edwards). In essence, psychology, and the cinematic equivalent original, basic story. Let's make dad a tad Rating $$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) both men will court her, get her to fall in of an inkblot test, but to recommend this love with them, then bit sympathetic by making him similarly the spit her out like used film to a general audience seeking an up gum just before leaving town. With evening's entertainment and diversion? I luck, Chad exultantly claims, -She'll be think not. *1/2 `Career Girls' is Poignant, Haunting, a reaching for the sleeping pills within a week and you and me, we'll laugh about "In the Company of Men" opens Friday, Movie You Should See August 29 at Milwaukee's Oriental Theater Reviewed by Glenn Bishop somatic rashes have faded. `Mimic' is a Rare Specimen: Intelligent Following the international acclaim gar- In sharp contrast is Katrin Cartlidge's nered (not to mention many Oscar nomi- charismatic if sharp-tongued Hannah who and Horrific at the Same Time nations) by Mike Leigh's poignant, com- six years later continues to reveal her dis- By John Jahn pie of days. plex Secrets and Lies, audiences are appointments in bitterly caustic remarks. All too often what passes for horror films The city's children are saved. likely to be in for a surprise with Career Deliberately refusing to rely on either is nothing more than sappy, gory B-movies Years go by and nothing adverse is Girls. character descriptions or any background populated with unknown actors fresh out happening, until a mutated Judas Bug is A remarkably slight, simple, straight- information, Leigh instead allows each of college drama class, pathetic writing, discovered. Not only have a few of them forward film, Career Girls opens as Annie character to reveal themselves through the worse directing, and abysmal "special ef- managed to survive, but they're breeding (Lynda Steadman) sets off for London by small, telling situations with the surprising fects." Often, the only point of this type of and mutating into a new species,! The Ju- train for a reunion with Hannah (Katrin result that we begin to feel these screen movie is to rack up the biggest body count das' must be stopped, and ouickly, be- Cartlidge), her old roommate at University. characters becoming friends as they possible in as many gruesome ways as cause their new prey is us! It ?ASO must be It has been six years since they've seen themselves are becoming friends. can be imagined. If the first movie of a done quietly to prevent widespread panic each other and as Annie watches the Eng- Present and past collide throughout An- given story line is reasonably successful, amongst the 10 million residents. lish countryside goes by, she is filled with nie and Hannah's often comic, occasion- we've come to expect sequels galore. How Tyler sets about this mission accompa- apprehension as well as being flooded ally bittersweet reunion weekend. Some many Friday the 13 th films are there now? nied by her husband (Jeremy Northam) with memories. moments are quite small, others take on How's about Halloween and Hellraiser? and an MTA officer named Leonard startling importance, as for example when Somewhere along the line, horror films (Charles Dutton), prowling the dank and Hannah takes Annie along to view a flat went from being aimed at a purely adult dark subterranean world below the city. Di- and they are reunited with Adrian (Joe audience to a purely teenaged audience, rector Guillermo Del Toro does a superb Tucker) who doesn't recognize the two and mostly immature trash has resulted. job creating the spooky, scary atmosphere women who once loved him. Not so, I'm glad to say, with Mimic in Mimic. The photography, props and An even more disturbing encounter hap- To start with, Mimic has a large budget, music generate tension and suspense that pens when the two women choose, at the moving it well beyond B-status. It also Hitchcock would've been proud of. The gi- spur of the moment, to return to their old boasts an excellent central and supporting ant mutated insects are terrifically and hor- flat and there find their old mate Ricky cast, superb writing, very cool special ef- rifically rendered and, thank goodness, not (Mark Benton). Ricky, all twitches and fects and genuinely scary creatures. exclusively computer-generated. similarly unable to look directly at anyone New York City has been plagued by dis- From beginning to end, Mimic is a grip- is as scarred internally as Annie. More ease-carrying cockroaches which have ping, scary film, more than fulfilling its role hopelessly trapped than any other char- been killing the city's children. Into this di- as an intelligently written horror film. With ti acter in Career Girls, Ricky's anguish is lemma steps genetic scientist Susan Tyler a soda, popcorn and extra large can of frighteningly passionate, first when re- (Mira Sorvino), who splices the DNA of Raid, Mimic is well worth your time. Annie and later, when spied sit- jected by termites and praying mantis' to create a ***l/2 ting all alone on the doorstep of their old new breed by itself, and dies within a cou- Lynda Steadman in "Career Girls" apartment. Career Girls proves to contain a sur- Katrin Cartlidge, most recently seen in prisingly clever story-within-a-story narra- Breaking the Waves is simply marvelous Cream City Squares September Events tive structure. Director Mike Leigh unfolds in the showy role of Hannah, all blazing simultaneously the story of Annie and intensity in flashbacks grown somewhat Milwaukee—The Cream City Squares, Wisconsin's only Gay and Lesbian Dance group, Hannah's reunion with that of their more coolly detached in the subsequent invites everyone to join the club for its annual Square Dance Social. Try Gay Square Dancing emerging, occasionally tenuous friendship six years. at absolutely no cost or obligation. Make new friends, enjoy snacks (including beverages), and at University seen via flashback. Equally impressive is Lynda Steadman's learn some calls that will have you dancing right away! No previous experience is required. As was the case with his Secrets and transformation from a neurotic bundle of Participants do not have to bring their partners with them. 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