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December 1, 2011 | Vol. 3, No. 2 Milwaukee Repertory Theater artistic director Mark Clements Walker directs a scene in the upcoming production of “Next to Normal.” appointee says P h oto : A da m h o rw i t z workplace harassment of gays is legal By Louis Weisberg Die Casting. Staff writer In a 2-1 decision, commis- A commissioner on the sioners Robert Glaser and board that makes final deci- Ann L. Crump found that sions in cases involving Stroh was responsible for workplace discrimination fostering a workplace envi- says Wisconsin law does not ronment hostile to Bowen prohibit anti-gay harassment because of his sexual orienta- on the job. tion. Stroh did not deny that Her two fellow commis- the harassment occurred, sioners strongly disagree. nor did the company argue Laurie McCallum, during the eight years that recently appointed by Gov. the case bounced around the Scott Walker to a six- court system that anti-gay year term on the state’s harassment is not allowed Labor and Industry Review under state law. Commission, wrote that the But McCallum, the politi- Wisconsin Fair Employment cally connected wife of Act applies only to sexual former GOP Gov. Scott harassment. That contention McCallum, defied nearly 30 was the basis for her dis- years of precedent in state senting opinion in a case law by asserting that sexual involving Milwaukeean Chris “preference,” as she put it, Bowen, a machine operator is not a protected category who was subjected to years in workplace discrimination of anti-gay harassment as an cases. employee of Stroh Precision McCallum’s stance alarmed civil rights advocates as well as other commission- ers, who warned that her New Direction This view could upend legal tradi- tion and “make it permissible Clements leads the issue to harass an employee based inside and online at upon race, national origin, wisconsingazette.com religion, age or disability,” as well as sexual orientation. Rep to new heights News Although Glaser and WiGWAG ����������������������2 Crump prevailed over By Michael Muckian front. If he appears to be at the potato-potato- considered pursuing as a Regional Gaze ���������������4 McCallum in the case, Bowen Contributing writer lost in thought, perhaps potato sound of an idling young man in England. But National Gaze ���������������6 attorney Art Heitzer warned On mild days, you might he’s reminiscing about a Harley-Davidson motor- fortunately for Wisconsin, Editorial ����������������������� 12 that Walker would have still find Mark Clements Green Bay Packers game cycle. he chose a very differ- Faith Gaze ������������������� 14 the opportunity to appoint walking his pooches – box- or London’s Arsenal foot- Clements, 50, has a pas- ent career – in the the- another commissioner if he ers Walter and Blanche ball (soccer) club. Don’t be sion for contact sports ater. After successes in Features completes his four-year term. – on the Milwaukee lake- surprised if his head turns and motocross, fields he the United Kingdom and WiGOUT! ������������������ 20 That would swing control of CLEMENTS page 10 Theater ������������������������ 22 the commission, which also DVDiva ������������������������ 28 HARASSMENT page 19 Music ���������������������������� 29 On the Town �������������� 30 R yan B ra u n ’ s eater y s c o res g rand slam page 24 2 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 3 LGBT news with a twist WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg

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A New York Times poll found Vidal were among those sexist and proof of Hollywood’s ago falsely claimed the popula- Congress’ approval rating was who visited the bar. bias against her. tion of Tabalosos, which provides at 9 percent, while 11 percent Huarmey’s water supply, is pre- of respondents said they found Liberace’s Dumb like dominantly gay. polygamy to be “morally accept- sticky buns a Fox viewer able.” With 145 dead celebrities, A new poll from Farleigh Chaz to wed author and former “Daily Show” Dickinson University found Chaz Bono proposed to his farewell to dixie movie critic Frank DeCaro that viewers of Fox News are longtime girlfriend Jenniger Elia Yvonne Fasnacht, an early whipped up “The Dead Celebrity less informed than people who in a moving moment that was You gay rights supporter who spent Cookbook: A Resurrection of don’t watch any news. “People captured on camera for “Being much of her life playing jazz and Recipes from More Than 145 who watch Fox News are 18 Chaz,” a one-hour reality TV spe- Fair and belong here welcoming aficionados to her Stars of Stage and Screen” in points less likely to know that cial that aired recently on the balanced? 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Detectives December 16 5 to 9:30pm D-Madison, for U.S. Senate. facing people right here in Congress, wins, she would tures to force a recall elec- said they found numerous “Milwaukee and Milwaukee. Tammy Baldwin become the first out gay or tion next year. Diverse & images of child pornography Doors open at 5pm Wisconsin need a fighter will be the adult in the room lesbian ever elected to the Walker defeated Barrett in Resilient at his home. in the U.S. Senate we can we can trust to get things Senate. the 2010 gubernatorial race announces The Wisconsin Evangelical trust to create jobs and done and reject the same Barrett, meanwhile, is 52-46 percent. But recent staff change Lutheran Synod, also known put aside the polarizing tired political games that get frequently mentioned as poll shows Barrett seven Diverse and Resilient pro- as WELS, opposed the 2009 Milwaukee LGBT Community Center rhetoric that only divides us nowhere. That’s why I’m a prospective candidate points ahead of Walker. moted Mark O’Neil to senior decision by the Evangelical 252 East Highland Ave us, and Tammy Baldwin is proud to endorse her.” to face Gov. Scott Walker director of programs, a posi- Lutheran Church in America Illinois OKs tion that became necessary to allow the ordination of gays joint filing due to expanded program- and lesbians in committed 24 and under for same-sex ming in HIV prevention and monogamous relationships. couples testing, according to a press With about 390,000 After months of dis- release. members and nearly 1,300 cussion with the Illinois O’Neil’s new position is congregations nationwide, Department of Revenue, responsible for a staff of 10, WELS is the third largest • Giving Tree Gifts Equality Illinois announced including two managers and Lutheran church body in the Nov. 28 that the state will three program coordinators. United States. allow a same-sex couple in In addition to overseeing HIV • photo booth a civil union to jointly file prevention, O’Neil will direct Iowa Dem leader 2011 state tax returns. programs in alcohol preven- says no vote Under the new guide- tion and healthy relationship on same-sex Integrity lines issued by the revenue development among youth. marriage • arts AND crafts department, a same-sex As part of the change, A proposed constitutional couple in a civil union may Brenda Coley was named amendment banning gay mar- WITH card AND Experience elect to file state taxes as director of special projects. riage in Iowa will again be a “married, filed jointly” or In addition to her contin- topic during the legislative ornament making “married, filed separately” ued work with Sister’s session beginning Jan. 9. But Results – the same options oppo- Helping Each Other Battle the top Senate Democrat has site-sex married couples AIDS (SHEBA), Grow Great vowed to block debate. • food, fun Automobile Accidents n Civil Rights may choose. If applicable, Women, and PrideFest’s “People’s rights should not n couples would check a box Health and Wellness Area, be put to a popular vote,” said Fires & Explosions Medical Malpractice for “same-sex civil union Coley is taking on an expan- Senate Majority Leader Michael and goodwill Nursing Home/Elder Abuse Mark L. Thomsen return.” sion of services that address Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs. “We In order to determine partner violence, mental didn’t put slavery to a vote of n Attorney at Law Truck Accidents Wrongful Death the adjusted gross income health, community health the people. We didn’t put the to include on state filings, workers and a variety of right to go to a school in your For more info, couples will have to com- planning events. neighborhood to a vote of the plete a pro forma federal people of Iowa.” call Miranda Larocque IRS return. Lutheran Senate Minority Leader @ 414.223.3220 Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorneys “In order to ensure that leader arrested Jerry Behn, R-Boone, said the couples in a civil union were for child porn debate is less about gay mar- TM with a Reputation for Winning afforded the same rights as The communications riage than allowing voters to other spouses, we needed director of the conserva- have their say on an emotion- 595 N. Barker Rd. n Brookfield, WI 53008 the leadership of Gov. Quinn tive Wisconsin Evangelical al issue. He promised that and revenue director Brian Lutheran Synod was arrest- Republicans will again push (262) 782-2700 Office (262) 796-3703 Direct Hamer, and we thank them ed Nov. 15 at his Waukesha the issue. for standing up for equal- home on suspicion of pos- – from WiG and AP reports 6 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 7 WORLD AIDS DAY • D E C . 1 Got news? Tell us [email protected]. National5 GAzE Clinton aims for AIDS-free generation By Lisa Neff Frank won’t seek re-election in 2012 Staff writer GET TESTED ON WORLD AIDS DAY Secretary of State Hillary For HIV testing sites throughout Wisconsin By Lisa Neff Frank said. the Congressional LGBT Rodham Clinton called on visit http://www.irc-wisconsin.org/hivtest.htm. Staff writer Ten months ago, the con- Equality Caucus. the world to create an AIDS- Barney Frank will end his gressman had issued a state- “Barney Frank has free generation, setting a congressional career in 2012. ment announcing his plans to exemplified true leader- monumental policy priority sought to emphasize science. generation meant living in The powerful 16-term U.S. seek another term. ship over his more than in a speech to scientists at Clinton said in 30 years a a world in which “virtually representative who made Frank, 71, won his seat 30 years in the U.S. House the National Institutes for lot has been learned about no children are born with history in 1987 when he in 1980, and developed a of Representatives,” said Health prior to World AIDS the virus – how it hides the virus; second, as these came out as gay will not seek reputation as a sharp-witted Joe Solmonese, the presi- Day. from the immune system and children become teenag- re-election next November. liberal who doesn’t pull or dent of the Human Rights “Creating an AIDS-free mutates in the body; about ers and adults, they are at Frank, a Democrat from duck punches. Before serving Campaign in Washington, generation has never been the impact – an estimated far lower risk of becoming a suburban Boston district in Congress, he served eight D.C. Solmonese, a native of a policy priority for the 30 million people have died infected than they would and a senior member of the years in the Massachusetts Massachusetts, worked for U.S. government until today, of AIDS-related illnesses be today thanks to a wide House, announced his pend- State House. Frank on an early campaign. because this goal would have since 1981 and an estimated range of prevention tools; ing retirement on Nov. 28 He came out publicly in “As one of the first been unimaginable just a few 34 million people are living and third, if they do acquire during a press conference in 1987, and in the years that openly gay members of years ago,” Clinton said in with HIV; and about treat- HIV, they have access to Newton, Mass. followed became the most Congress, Barney defied ste- the highly promoted address ment and prevention – AIDS treatment that helps prevent He cited two basic con- prominent gay politician reotypes and kicked doors at the NIH in Bethesda, Md., remains an incurable disease, them from developing AIDS cerns – a redrawn congres- in the country. Frank has open for LGBT Americans,” on Nov. 8. but becoming infected with and passing the virus on to sional district that promised championed LGBT equal- Solmonese said. Clinton selected the NIH HIV is no longer a death others.” a hard general election fight ity, sponsoring a number of Frank also has driven legis- as the site for the speech sentence. The state department has and a polarized national reform bills, elevating the lative efforts to protect com- because, she said, its scien- “HIV may be with us well identified three key scientific P h oto : U.S. S tat E d E PA rt m en t political climate. status of the LGBT caucus mercial fishermen, expand tists have conducted front- into the future,” the secre- interventions to achieving U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks on the “The kind of inside work I in the Democratic National affordable housing and boost line, groundbreaking work tary said. “But the disease the goal: future of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic at the National Institutes of have felt best at is not going Party, driving the creation of economic development. on HIV/AIDS over the past that it causes need not be.” • Prevention of mother- Health in Bethesda, Md., on Nov. 8. to be as productive in the a national LGBT Democratic Perhaps most prominently, 30 years. And the secretary Clinton said an AIDS-free to-child transmission. One in foreseeable future,” the feisty organization and co-founding Frank was heavily influential seven new infections world- people living with HIV/ would improve access to care also would make it illegal in the passage of last year’s wide occur through mother- AIDS are privately insured. through its Medicaid expan- for insurers to discriminate Dodd-Frank Wall Street to-child transmission. Clinton The ACA, which is set for a sion provision and insur- based on pre-existing condi- Reform and Consumer P h oto : C O U RT ESY said, “We can get that num- U.S. Supreme Court review, ance exchanges. The ACA tions, including HIV/AIDS. Oval office dispatch Protection Act, which the U.S. Rep. Barney Frank will not seek re-election in 2012. ber to zero.” President Barack Obama, responding Nov. 28 to U.S. Washington Post called “the • Voluntary male circumci- Rep. Barney Frank’s announcement that he won’t seek most sweeping overhaul of called Frank a “shining son “He has been a role social justice, Barney leaves sion. The state department re-election next year, said: “This country has never had the nation’s financial regula- of Massachusetts” and a model for LGBT youth in an enduring legacy.” says this low-cost procedure a congressman like Barney Frank, and the House of tory system since the Great “tireless advocate for justice and out of government,” Baldwin is not seeking re- reduces the risk of female- Representatives will not be the same without him. … Depression.” and equality.” said openly lesbian U.S. Rep. election to her House seat in to-male transmission of HIV Barney’s passion and his quick wit will be missed in the Following the surprise Frank’s colleagues issued Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. 2012, but instead running for by more than 60 percent. halls of Congress, and Michelle and I join the people of announcement on Nov. 28, statements praising his pro- “For me, he also has been the U.S. Senate. • Treatment as prevention. the Bay State in thanking him for his years of service.” Massachusetts Democratic gressive politics and no- a valued mentor and friend. Follow the news at Effective treatment of a per- Party Chairman John Walsh holds-barred leadership. For all of us committed to www.wisconsingazette.com. son living with HIV reduces the risk of transmission to a partner by 96 percent. Hate crimes rise Benefits would include charge, as well as one count mering property dispute over Public health advocates slightly retirement programs, life and NATIONAL Briefs each of voluntary manslaugh- the state’s oldest church that hailed Clinton’s speech, The number of hate crimes health insurance coverage ter and use of a firearm. He a breakaway congregation which was punctuated by committed in 2010 increased and family and medical leave. will go to prison for 21 years. from the national Episcopal lengthy rounds of applause. slightly over 2009, according “The federal government determine whether anyone “absolutely” when a D.C. The case drew wide Church must return the $3 “For 30 years, the world to an FBI report released must set an example as an should be prosecuted for the Metro Weekly reporter attention after the defense million Savannah property. has been ravaged by the Nov. 14. Incidents classified equal opportunity employer,” bullying he often talked about asked if he supported mar- claimed that McInerney, in a The breakaway group has AIDS epidemic, but for the as hate crimes totaled 6,628 said U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, before taking his life Sept. 18. riage rights for same-sex fit of homophobic rage, killed used the sanctuary of Christ first time in three decades, in 2010, an increase from D-Madison, one of the spon- Police also interviewed couples. 15-year-old Larry King at an Church since 87 percent of we have the tools to put 6,604 in 2009. sors. “If we are to treat all Jamey’s family, friends and The question followed Oxnard junior high because its members voted to split a stop to it,” said Daniel Data showed that hate federal employees fairly and peers, uncovering five bully- Donovan’s speech to he was offended by King’s from the Episcopal Church in Montoya of the National crimes motivated by race recruit the best and the bright- ing episodes at Williamsville the National Center for dress and how the victim 2007 over the affirmation of AIDS Council in Washington, represented the largest est to serve in government, we North High School. Transgender Equality, also interacted with him. an openly gay bishop. P h oto : C o u rt esy D.C. “We owe it to ourselves number of cases, followed by need this legislation.” a first for a sitting cabinet “I don’t think that 21-year Christ Church members Special envoy and future generations to see sexual orientation, religion Housing member. sentence is justice for my had a right “to leave the In mid-November, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary that through. and ethnicity/national origin. No charges in secretary son, but I understand the Episcopal Church and wor- Rodham Clinton announced the appointment of talk In another cabinet-lev- suicide of teen backs marriage Plea deal in reality that was facing the DA ship as they please, like all show host Ellen DeGeneres to serve as a special envoy el address in advance of Benefits bill New York police investi- equality California of trying to convict a defen- other Americans,” Justice for global AIDS awareness. “Ellen is going to bring not World AIDS Day, Health and introduced gating the suicide of a bullied Housing Secretary Shaun classmate dant who was 14 ... when David Nahmias wrote. “But only her sharp wit and her big heart, but her impres- Human Services Secretary A coalition of progres- gay teenager say the offen- Donovan became the first killing he committed the murder,” it does not allow them to sive TV audience and more than 8 million followers on Kathleen Sebelius told the sive senators and represen- sive comments the victim sitting cabinet secretary to A California teenager father Greg King said. take with them the prop- Twitter to raise awareness and support for this effort,” U.S. Conference on AIDS in tatives recently introduced endured can’t be considered declare his support for mar- pleaded guilty in November erty that has for generations Clinton said in an address on “creating an AIDS-free gen- November that fully imple- the Domestic Partnership criminal. riage equality. to second-degree murder for GA high court been accumulated and held eration.” DeGeneres said she was honored to be tapped menting the Affordable Care Benefits and Obligations Act Police investigators last Donovan, who has pro- killing a gay classmate three sides with by a constituent church of for the job. “Now,” she added, “if you’ll excuse me, I have Act is crucial to expand- to extend equal spousal ben- month sent 14-year-old moted several pro-gay initia- years ago. church the Protestant Episcopal to go look up what ‘envoy’ means.” ing treatment and care for efits to gays and lesbians in Jamey Rodemeyer’s comput- tives in housing and urban Brandon McInerney, 17, The Georgia Supreme Church.” people living with HIV/AIDS. the federal civilian workforce. er and phone to a lab to help development, answered pleaded guilty to the murder Court ruled in a long-sim- – from WiG and AP reports About 13 percent of 8 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 9

FORGE attends historic TransACTION: Remembrance day observed White House conference Wearing a button with the image of slain Milwaukee By Lisa Neff gender woman Rita Hester, to be victims than non-trans ing two slayings last summer, Meanwhile, in other loca- A. Mottet, Justin Tanis, Jack transwoman Chanel Larkin, FORGE policy and pro- Staff writer 34, whose slaying in 1998 people.” gathered to deliver a series tions, activists explored Harrison, Jody L. Hermand gram director Loree Cook-Daniels participated in a From Milwaukee to remains unsolved. TDOR memorials took of demands to Metropolitan the findings of “Injustice and Keisling wrote in their historic briefing convened by the White House on Melbourne, civil rights advo- “So many kinds of violence place in Belfast, Athens, Police Department Chief at Every Turn: A Report of executive summary. Nov. 16. The event gave transgender anti-violence cates read names and cried are epidemic for transgender Helsinki, Hong Kong, London, Cathy Lanier and U.S. District the National Transgender The authors, in surveying advocates the opportunity to speak with administra- tears for the dead on Nov. 20, people: hate violence, domes- Manila, Montreal, Rome, Tel Attorney Ron Machen. Discrimination Survey,” thousands from all 50 states tion officials about the widespread violence against the International Transgender tic violence, sexual violence, Aviv, Vancouver, Warsaw. Protesters demanded the which was released earlier as well as several U.S. ter- transgender people and strategies for addressing Day of Remembrance. school bullying and violence U.S. observances – vigils, district halt efforts to estab- this year by the National Gay ritories, say they created the the violence. Activists joined in the by police,” said Mara Keisling demonstrations, rallies and lish permanent “prostitution- and Lesbian Task Force and first large-scale comprehen- “The White House convening this meeting at annual observance in doz- of the National Center for town halls – took place in free zones,” improve efforts the National Center for sive look at anti-trans bias to all, let alone this week in honor of the Day of ens of locations on every Transgender Equality. “And 37 states and the District of to track and report crimes Transgender Equality. guide policymakers, activists Remembrance, says a lot about the president’s com- continent but Antarctica, though certain categories of Columbia. against transgender people, More than 6,400 trans- and legal advocates. mitment to making America safer and better for calling attention to preju- trans people are more likely In Atlanta, at a ceremo- ensure adherence to the gender people were sur- The authors found: transgender people,” said Mara Keisling, executive dice and remembering the to face violence, especially ny outside the state capi- D.C. Human Rights Law, train veyed for the study, which • Discrimination is per- director of the National Center for Transgender victims of anti-transgender people of color, working tol, activists read the names police on transgender issues the authors say “brings to vasive, but racism and anti- Equality, one of the nine groups represented at the violence. The first remem- class people, young people, of 222 transgender people and improve the clearance light what is both patently trans bias is “especially dev- event. brance day was held in San women and immigrants, all killed in the last year in rate on anti-transgender obvious and far too often astating.” Cook-Daniels shared with federal officials unpub- Francisco in 1999 in memory demographic categories of Colombia, Brazil, Philippines, crimes, which currently are dismissed from the human • Those surveyed are four lished data from an ongoing FORGE survey that of African-American trans- trans people are more likely India, Jamaica, Honduras, far less likely to be solved rights agenda.” times more likely than the demonstrates the wide prevalence of violence facing Venezuela, Russia, Mexico, than other crimes. “Transgender and gender general population to live the transgender community. She also told stories of the United States, Argentina, Then D.C. activists gath- non-conforming people face in poverty, with an annual P h oto : t Y L E r K eegan transgender victims turned away from or mistreated Ecuador, Malaysia, Panama, ered again Nov. 20 for a injustice at every turn: in household income of less A Transgender Day of Remembrance action in Washington, D.C. by government-funded victim services. For the record Poland, Guatemala, Indonesia, TDOR memorial at a childhood homes, in school than $10,000. President Barack Obama was cared for by a trans- A survey conducted in August and September by the Pakistan, Dominican Republic, Metropolitan Community systems that promise to • 41 percent of those sur- gender nanny when he was a child living in Indonesia. Public Opinion Research Institute found that three out El Salvador, Chile and Turkey. Church. There, the Rev. shelter and educate, in harsh veyed reported attempting Continued • 19 percent of those sur- license and other documents, action for those who pass of four people support federal legislation to protect At the conclusion of the pro- Abena McCray, pastor of and exclusionary workplaces, suicide, a rate much higher cal assault (35 percent) and veyed said they were denied meaning 41 percent live laws and set policies. transgender Americans from workplace discrimination. gram, activists released 222 Unity Fellowship Church of at the grocery store, the than the 1.6 percent for the sexual violence (12 percent). housing because of bias. without an ID that matches “Discrimination is per- Three-fourths also support expanding hate crimes leg- red balloons, the color rep- D.C., sermonized: “You are hotel front desk, in doc- general population. • The unemployment rate • 53 percent of the survey their gender identity. vasive and severe toward people face injustice every- We must continue working islation to include protections for transgender people. resenting the blood of those not a mistake. God doesn’t tors’ offices and emergency • Those who identified for the survey population is population reported being • 46 percent reported dis- transgender and gender where and in many ways. toward a culture that affirms “This strong support is also broad, persisting across whose lives were taken. make mistakes. We celebrate rooms, before judges and at as transgender or as gen- double the rate of the gen- verbally harassed in a public comfort seeking police assis- non-conforming people,” They fear for their liveli- the dignity and worth of all party lines and the religious spectrum,” said institute In Washington, D.C., on transgender today. Lord, you the hands of landlords, police der non-conforming in K-12 eral population. place. tance. said NGLTF executive direc- hood, their safety, their abil- people. Until no more of our CEO Robert P. Jones. Nov. 17, activists concerned knew what you were doing officers, health care workers grades experienced harass- • 26 percent of those sur- • 59 percent of those The authors, in their con- tor Rea Carey. “The alarm- ity to feed their families and transgender friends and fam- with an escalation of anti- when you created transgen- and other service providers,” ment (78 percent), physi- veyed reported losing a job surveyed reported updating clusion, write that “Injustice ing personal stories and have a roof over their heads. ily are lost to senseless hate transgender violence, includ- der.” authors Jaime M. Grant, Lisa Continued on next page due to anti-transgender bias. the gender on their driver’s at Every Turn” is a call to stats show that transgender This is simply unacceptable. violence, we must not rest.” 10 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 11 ‘Milwaukee has so much going on culturally. I’m still discovering the city.’ Continued More aggressive marketing (at Philadelphia’s Walnut Street be challenged by what the Rep Milwaukee Rep is one of the and greater retail opportunities Playhouse) before I got here puts on stage, Clements says. CLEMENTS from 1 large village, but I don’t with Harold Pinter’s “The largest theaters in terms of real may help the Rep increase its and got letters complaining that Toward that end, he’s started Anyone can sell on the East Coast, he’s set- see that at all,” he says. Dumbwaiter” at the Royal estate that I’ve ever seen, akin to revenues. For ideas, Clements I had a gay character on stage,” commissioning works from new you insurance. ting box office records in “Milwaukee has so much Theatre in Northhampton. Britain’s National Theatre in that and his staff have been look- Clements says. “In this day and writers that explore a variety of his second season as artistic going on culturally. I am still By age 29 he was artis- regard.” ing at how the music industry age that makes me angry. I want subjects. One play the troupe director of the Milwaukee discovering the city.” tic director of the Derby But like most area arts compa- and professional sports market to keep our audiences, but not at commissioned is ready to launch, The difference is Repertory Theater. Clements’ girlfriend Kelley Playhouse, directing some 50 nies, the Rep has a loyal but small themselves. “I want to be more the expense of not being able to and two more are slated for the service. Clements and friend and Faulkner, who played Sally productions and producing following relative to the metro proactive about taking care of explore these issues.” near future. fellow Brit Michael Pink, artis- Bowles in the director’s more than 100 shows. area population, something that the audience in the building,” Milwaukee suffers from many “There is a hunger for new tic director of the Milwaukee inaugural Rep production of Clements served as Clements is working hard to he says. of the same phobias. The push- works in this market, but the Ballet, were drawn to the “Cabaret” last season, earlier associate artistic direc- correct. He’d like to see a wider The Rep also has studied back he received about some question is just how large an city for its vibrant perform- this year gave birth to daugh- tor for Vanessa and Corin socio-economic and cultural other dramatic venues, such as of the Kit Kat Club boys in audience they will attract,” state ing arts scene. Their genius ter Amelie. That event, along Redgrave’s Moving Theatre variety of theatergoers evolve, American Players Theatre. The “Cabaret” came as no surprise Cements says. “Low attendance minsuranceid and has catapulted their respec- with his growing affection for Co. before moving to the including younger audiences. Spring Green company has the- in a city where same-sex couples is a big frustration for theater- investment services tive organizations to the next the city, means there’s a very United States to produce and The Rep chooses its shows atrical marketing and retail sales usually don’t hold hands walking makers. It’s the obligation of the level of achievement, and the good chance the English ex- direct plays in New York and to appeal to different audience down to a science. Three years down the street. arts to provide us with a broader SPECIALIZING IN city’s cultural stature has pat will be around for awhile. Philadelphia, and then coming segments, but that doesn’t always ago, APT lengthened the sea- “The Rep actually is the view of life, but it’s no use playing Group Health Insurance and Benefit risen along with them. Civic to Milwaukee. attract the people he’d like to son of its open-air amphithe- straightest theater I’ve ever to empty seats.” Plans, Individual Health Plans, leaders increasingly view A wealth of Awards have marked mile- introduce to the performing arts. ater and increased its seating worked in,” he says. “I’d like These are the kind of Dental, Life & Disability cultural tourism as a major experience stones in Clements’ career. It’s a constant struggle to capture capacity with the addition of The to see a pinker strand running thoughts that occupy Clements’ Domestic Partnership Benefits force in the city’s economic Like Pink, Clements Nominated numerous times a larger share of the entertain- Touchstone, a 200-seat indoor through this theater.” mind as he takes off daily from Serving Milwaukee and the LGBT future. comes from an English the- in England, he won New York’s ment dollar, and results have “black box” theater construct- Clements plans to further cul- his home in the city’s Yankee Community for over 20 years Clements’ artistic influ- atrical family. Despite his 2004 Outer Critics Circle been mixed. ed with funds raised during the tivate Milwaukee’s LGBT com- Hill neighborhood with his dogs ence and broad choices early desire to play pro- Award for Best Production “‘Lombardi’ will have been height of the lingering economic munity, finding the right plays at Walter, named for the John Call or email for a of material have breathed fessional soccer and race of an Off-Broadway Musical P h oto : m i LWAUKEE r EPE rto rY t h EAT E R the Rep’s most successful play recession. the right time to make the kinds Goodman character in “The Big new life into his troupe. And motorcycles, he followed his for “The Thing About Men.” A scene from “Cabaret,” artistic director Mark Clements’ first production ever in terms of ticket sales,” of social statements the direc- Lebowski,” and Blanche, named Customized Quote Milwaukee has breathed new parents into what might be In Philadelphia he picked up for the Rep – and the company’s first-ever mainstage musical. The pro- says Clements about the recent Serving LGBT tor feels need to be spotlighted. for the Rue McClanahan char- life into the artistic direc- called the family business. dual awards for best director duction won raves from critics and audiences alike. production of Eric Simon’s play audiences Clements loves being contro- acter from the television series John M. Tomlinson tor in return. If Milwaukee He started on the technical and best production for his about the legendary Green Bay Not surprisingly, Clements versial in ways that get people “Golden Girls.” Mid-State Insurance loves Clements, the feeling side – lights, sound design version of John Steinbeck’s one of Clements’ first inno- up this year with “Next More theater in Packers coach, which required counts LGBT theatergoers as to think. “Most people think she’s (414) 254-9964 is mutual. The city has prov- and props – quickly moving “Of Mice and Men” in 2007. vations when he arrived at to Normal,” a Tony- and Milwaukee additional shows to meet all the among the best audiences for “I want to have the right con- named for Blanche Dubois from (262) 241-0550 [email protected] en to be a perfect setting into management. In 2008 he won his sec- the Rep. Rep fans were ini- Pulitzer Prize-winning rock “There is more theater in demand. “But at the same time theater in general – and the versations with the right people ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’ but WIHealthInsure.com for his diverse set of inter- By age 17 he was assistant ond Barrymore Award for tially startled – and ultimately musical about a suburban Milwaukee than one might I have this beautifully rendered Milwaukee Rep in particular. in the LGBT community to find that’s not the case,” Clements ests, including football and stage manager for a local best production of a musical enraptured – when he chose housewife with bipolar expect,” Clements says, play “Yellowman” about prejudice Clements is still surprised when out what they want,” he says. says with a smirk. “It’s a reason- motorcycles. theater company, graduat- for his new staging of “Les “Cabaret” to kick off his first disorder. As he did with praising the Rep’s facilities within the African-American com- racism and homophobia rear their able guess given that I am ulti- “People talk about ing to stage manager at 21. Miserables.” season last fall. “Cabaret,” Clements asked and multiple stages. “The munity, and I am not getting the ugly heads. Settling in mately the guy who lives and falls Milwaukee like it’s some He made his directing debut Main stage musicals were Clements is following Pink to do the choreography. Continued on next page people I know this play deserves.” “I was doing ‘Happy Now?’ Milwaukee audiences want to by his theater’s success.” Gruber Law Offices, LLC

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ON THE RECORD Dirty tricks fuel recall effort { Editorial } Not even three weeks claims. Without providing any to help fight such crimes. The into the Scott Walker recall, support, they told listeners group also created a recall “The more toppings a man has on the effort has gathered that the young women were petitioner’s rights document, his pizza, I believe the more manly overwhelming momen- Opinion under age and not eligible to available at their website, he is. Because the more manly man tum. Organizers recent- CORY LIEBMANN sign the petitions. onewisconsinnow.org. The wages of is not afraid of abundance. A manly ly announced that they The Democratic Party All of the desperate right- man don’t want it piled high with obtained more than 300,000 maps go into effect. of Wisconsin followed up, wing measures have only homophobia vegetables! He would call that a sissy signatures in the first 12 days, In effect, they are suing documenting that the two served to invigorate recall pizza. I love the sausage, the mushrooms. Love it.” after collecting 105,000 dur- themselves. They passed the women were eligible to sign supporters. Voters are sign- With the ongoing revelations of child sex abuse involving right-wing religious – GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain ing the first weekend. legislation saying that the the recall petition. But that ing petitions at a break-neck institutions and sports organizations – two of the nation’s most homophobic set- In total, 540,000 signatures map would become effec- didn’t stop Media Trackers, pace not only in Madison and tings – it’s tempting to throw all the headlines back in their faces. “What is this mac and cheese? Is that a black are needed to trigger a recall tive with the November Sykes and the usual right- Milwaukee but also in rural Tempting, but unfair. It’s understandable that pedophiles would be drawn to thing?” election. 2012 election. Now they’re wing suspects from alleging counties all over the state. clerical and coaching positions, which offer a high level of access to children. – Televangelist Pat Robertson, who has In response, Republicans counting on the GOP activ- fraud. Their goal was to sully If the Republican estab- But just as there’s no relationship between same-sex orientation and pedophilia, a long history of scandalous involvement with have employed every desper- ist majority on the state the recall process, and they lishment is using dirty tricks there’s no evidence that religion, sports or homophobia are connected to the African dictators but apparently little experience with ate measure they can imag- Supreme Court to come to weren’t about to let the truth now, just wait until the sig- disorder. African-Americans. ine. They even resorted to their rescue. They’re asking get in their way. natures are submitted. They’ll Pedophilia is a world unto itself. Mental health experts agree that pedophiles trying to change the recall the court’s partisan majority If the Republican Party try every possible method to lack any sort of adult sexuality. Many offenders prey on children of both genders. “It’s amazing what paying attention to a candidate rules in the middle of the to overrule their own redis- goes to such wild extremes invalidate as many as possible. Like Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky and Syracuse coach Bernie Fine, who are can do to their candidacy.” game. For instance, the GOP tricting legislation. to suppress citizens’ rights to That’s why we cannot rest, alleged offenders, abusers of young boys are often married to women. That’s not – “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart com- has essentially filed suit over Meanwhile, right-wing call for an election, you can even though we’re working a “gay lifestyle.” menting on the abrupt rise and fall in the polls of its own redistricting plan in a front groups are working imagine how far fringe activ- at a remarkable pace. Not But homophobia does play a tragic role in the cover-ups that allow cases Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry and Herman Cain. mad scramble to hang on to overtime to thwart and oth- ists are willing to go. Zealots only will a very large number against boys to go unreported and unpunished. As author Daniel Mendelsohn control of the state Senate. erwise defame the recall pro- have tried to sow confusion of signatures guard against wrote recently in The New York Times, if Sandusky had been caught sodomizing “We definitely cleanse and bind demonic powers In addition to Walker, the cess. The shady operatives through creation of a vari- more Republican dirty tricks, a 10-year-old girl in the Penn State locker room, there’s no question authorities out of females’ uterus cavities, out of genitals and, recall effort targets three at Media Trackers videotaped ety of fake websites. There they will also serve as a clear would have taken decisive action. Yet when a graduate student reported him for { Feedback } of course, out of anal canals and out of intestines – of the governor’s rubber- young African-American have been several reports statement that Wisconsin is sodomizing a 10-year-old boy in 2002, the only action taken was to ban him from out of throats and mouths if there’s been ungodly stamp senators, all of whom women from Milwaukee of right-wing activists tearing ready to exercise its consti- bringing children into the football building. center please contact me at swalk- ing, the fine healthcare and deposit of semen in those areas.” are vulnerable in their cur- signing a recall petition. They up recall petitions, which is a tutional right to hold a recall “For Penn State officials, disgust at the perceived gay element seems to have seeks input [email protected]. pension benefits he is receiv- – “Ex-gay” activist Joanne Highley explain- rent district boundaries. So posted the video online and felony in Wisconsin. election. outweighed the horror of the crimes themselves,” Mendelsohn wrote. He added I send a sincere thank you If you know of people who ing. His cronies can be thank- ing how she casts out the demons of homosexuality Republicans are suing to then appeared on Charlie The progressive organiza- that victims in such cases are often treated as “untouchable, so fully tainted they to all for bringing forth ideas would like to lead the center ful for massive giveaways and from related areas of the human anatomy. move up the date that their Sykes’ right-wing radio show tion One Wisconsin Now Join the conversation! couldn’t, or shouldn’t, be rescued.” about the Milwaukee LGBT into a productive future by tax gifts. gerrymandered redistricting to make wild, unsubstantiated has created a $10,000 fund Like WiG on Facebook. This unfortunate attitude is likely more prevalent in the macho realm of sports Community Center regarding sharing their leadership, ideas Polluters could give thanks “And if you’re a homosexual, her husband will and the sin-obsessed culture of right-wing Christianity than elsewhere in society. the current changes. During and talents with us, please send for the new roadblocks put take care of ya. He’s got a thing, a camp or a clinic Sadly, it’s also prevalent among pre-pubescent and adolescent boys. Due to times of change we open our- me their names. If you would in the way to weed out their or something. And if you’re a homosexual and you feelings of shame about their abuse, young male victims often remain silent. Many selves up for great opportunity. like to volunteer for a commit- wrongdoing. Abusive nursing feel you’re in the need of some special treatment or Condolences just don’t cut it of them mentally block the experience altogether and only recall it years later. A community center cannot tee, the board, or to help us homes could give thanks that counseling, he’ll take care of you.” That’s why it’s so critical that the Legislature finally pass the “Child Victims Act,” be a center for all without the hone our skills as an organiza- their liability has been limited. – David Letterman speaking about Michele As we enter the Christmas came one week after NATO and vowed the usual inves- recently re-introduced by state Sen. Julie Lassa, D-Stevens Point, and state Rep. community coming together. tion, please contact me. Those rich enough to pay Bachmann’s husband Marcus, an effeminate “pray season, I want to write about forces killed 20 more Afghan tigation. Sandy Pasch, D-Whitefish Bay. The law would remove the statute of limitations in This is accomplished by the I have a positive outlook for private education could away the gay” counselor. The statement was deleted peace. pinion police officers they mis- So what are we still doing cases of child sexual assault. community engaging with the for what we can achieve if we be thankful that their chil- from the Web archives of Letterman’s show. We have many problems O took for Taliban fighters in in this stupid, purposeless Wisconsin law now bars victims from filing suit after they turn 35. The new center and the center visibly all work together. Thank you dren won’t have to go to closer to home that distract JAMAKAYA Nuristan Province. In early war? It is achieving nothing. law would open a two-year window in which previously barred victims could engaging with the community. for all the support during this schools with larger class “So when he finally came out it was a huge relief us from the bloodshed in July, eight women and two The Taliban are stronger than take legal action. I am here to listen to your time of transition. sizes, fewer teachers and for me because I had harbored so much guilt for Afghanistan. It’s become just the subsequent cover-up. children were killed in a they have been for years. Twice in recent years, the powerful Roman Catholic lobby has blocked pas- concerns. More than any- Sheldon Walker diminished resources. having hurt him by abandoning him and divorcing another of our perpetual In late February, as NATO bombing in Khost. We are killing thousands of sage of the law, claiming it would bankrupt the church. But the Archdiocese of thing, please understand that Interim executive director, Unfortunately, working him. I just felt like it took a load off my shoulders.” wars for perpetual peace Wisconsinites rallied against Seven civilians were killed Afghans every year. We are Milwaukee recently filed for bankruptcy and can no longer make that argument. today is a new day for the Milwaukee LGBT families and their children – Comedian Fran Drescher describing how (Gore Vidal’s thesis) that’s Gov. Scott Walker, NATO in Kandahar in yet another alienating allies, exacerbating In truth, the leaders and institutions enabling these crimes deserve far worse Milwaukee LGBT Community Community Center being kicked off health insur- she felt after learning that the husband she left after part of the background noise helicopters and F-15 bomb- snafu for which commanders Muslim extremism, destroy- than bankruptcy. The sense of dehumanization and powerlessness experienced by Center. On behalf of the ance didn’t have a lot for 21 years came out as gay. in our frenetic culture. I feel ers killed 51 Afghan civilians, have apologized. ing the lives of our soldiers sexually abused children leaves them with emotionally disabling wounds that last a center, I invite you to have A Scott Walker which to be thankful. ashamed of that kind of casu- including 22 women and 26 Imposing terror from the (some of whom are reverting lifetime. Considering the hypocrisy these institutions have demonstrated and the conversations with me about Thanksgiving But all of Wisconsin could “Man, I will say this, the funniest joke I ever heard al disregard, and I am appeal- children, in Kunar Province. skies, which has become per- to savagery under the stress) human devastation they’ve coddled, who really cares about their financial health? what you would like to see Wisconsin’s very rich and give thanks that we have the Tracy say during a stand-up was, ‘C’mon man, I think ing to readers to take action. A 2-year-old survivor had her versely normalized since the and wasting hundreds of bil- The “Child Victims Act” is badly needed in this state. This is legislation that both the center doing in the future. powerful had much to cel- right of recall. gay people are too sensitive. If you can take a dick, Here’s why. leg amputated. NATO apolo- days of 9/11 and our own lions of dollars in borrowed sides of the aisle in Madision could and should support. If you know of ways we can ebrate this Thanksgiving. Mike Tate you can take a joke.’ That shit was funny to me. And Last January, a NATO air- gized and launched an inquiry. “shock and awe” campaign in money. open ourselves up to other Walker could be thankful Democratic Party of it’s kind of true.” strike killed three Afghan On March 25, NATO Iraq, is hardly the way to win The Afghans are no closer aspects of the community, for the $7,300 raise he is tak- Wisconsin Chair – R apper T.I. defending comedian Tracy Morgan’s police officers and critically airstrikes targeting Taliban hearts and minds. to peace or integration than notorious anti-gay rap as funny. T.I. was recently wounded three others. The fighters killed 18 civilians, “These people will, I am they were 10 years ago when released from prison. Afghan cops were our allies 11 of them children. In late sure, be defeated,” one we launched this nightmare. on their way to meet up May, as Americans relaxed Afghan bombing victim If you have not spoken CEO/Principal Account Executives OPERATIONS MANAGER “I’m very pleased with how it has gone.” with American Special Forces on Memorial Day week- said. “I hope God destroys up about the war, write or Dave Pionke Leonard Sobczak Carrie Delgado, Jim Lautenbach, – Gen. James F. Amos, who heads the U.S. for a joint patrol against end, NATO planes mistak- Americans.” call your representaives and Marypat Wulff Marines, telling The Associated Press that allowing local insurgents. NATO sent enly bombed two homes in In late November, news senators. Write a letter to Publisher/ office assistant Anita Gielow gays and lesbians to serve openly has presented no its condolences and said it Helmand Province, killing 14 emerged that NATO air- the editor, call in your views Editor in Chief NATIONAL ADVERTISING problems in his branch of the service. Amos had would investigate. civilians, mostly women and craft killed 25 Pakistani sol- to a talk show, grill candi- The Wisconsin Gazette is published every other week Louis Weisberg Rivendell Media, (212) 242-6863 CONTRIBUTORS argued against repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell” during A month later, German children. Major Gen. John diers, our ostensible allies, dates, get involved in Peace and distributed throughout the Milwaukee area, Madison, Debra Brehmer, Jody Hirsh, wartime. Chancellor Angela Merkel Toolan apologized on behalf in their military posts along Action Wisconsin or other Racine, Kenosha, and 40 other cities statewide. NATIONAL NEWS Editor Entertainment Editor Rick Karlin, Cory Liebmann, offered her excuses and of coalition forces: “We will the Afghan border. 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faith 5 gaze Alliance School’s Owen receives interfaith award and grow. This marks the rally out of her spirituality. own childhood made her and needed a place to learn United Way sUpports first time the conference has She grew up Roman Catholic. want to help the youth who where they would not be publicly honored a person As a child she helped out as most needed support and bullied or harassed. Religion for work in the LGBT com- an altar server three times advocates. Alliance embodies many THe HeaLTH & weLLneSS ANDREW WARNER munity. a week. She quickly moved into an of the values Owen finds The Alliance School serves Her love of the church advocacy role for LGBTQ in Jesus and other reli- Every year the Interfaith 165 youth from Milwaukee was crushed by a new priest students during her first gious leaders. Alliance also Conference of Greater and the surrounding subur- who arrived with a new rule years as a teacher. “LGBT engages students and staff of yoUth in the MilWaUkee Milwaukee gathers in ban area. Many youth go to – no girls could be altar serv- youth were being bullied in a democratic process to December to recognize Alliance because they were ers. The experience pushed to the point of not coming ensure every voice is heard. leaders and organizations bullied or harassed else- her away from organized back. Brilliant, creative, good- Voting takes place on a five- whose work demonstrates a where. But others come religion. hearted people were check- point scale: five means com- LGBT CommuniTy commitment to “uphold the because a friend or family Yet spirituality still mat- ing out and dropping out of plete agreement, one means dignity of every person and member went to the school, tered to her. school,” she said. a different solution is needed. P h oto : Faceb o o k the solidarity of the human or because they’re excited “I would always tell peo- Soon Owen realized it was The school does not adopt Tina Owen. community.” This year the about its mission. ple, ‘I’m a Christian because I not just LGBT youth, but all a new policy or approach throUgh project Q Interfaith Conference hon- Since 2005 that mission believe in the life of Jesus and sorts of students who didn’t until everyone votes three or every student. orees include Tina Owen, has remained clear: “To be I want to be like him. I’m just “fit” and needed an advocate higher. Developing consen- The Interfaith Conference lead teacher of the Alliance a safe, student-centered, not religious because of all – for instance, Goth teens sus may seem cumbersome, of Greater Milwaukee join us in helping our youth live healthier lives. School of Milwaukee. and academically challenging the rules that hurt and harm and disabled students. but it’s crucial in a school Annual Awards Luncheon The award to Tina Owen environment to meet the people.’” A grant to the Milwaukee where there are so many takes place on Dec. 8, at the reflects her deep com- needs of all students.” Owen felt a profound Public Schools by the Bill and who felt shut out in past aca- Italian Community Center. mitment to working with While the school itself is sense of calling to become Melinda Gates Foundation demic settings. The egalitar- For information on tickets LGBTQ youth and others not religiously based, Tina a teacher to disadvan- gave Owen the opportuni- ian decision-making process or to learn more about the who experience bullying and Owen’s motivation to start taged children in college. ty to start a school for all at Alliance is one way the Interfaith Conference, call need a safe place to learn and lead it developed natu- Experiences of trauma in her the youth who didn’t fit in school honors the dignity of the office at 414-276-9050.

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Contributing writer is a predictable part of the This year, come in with a boyfriend, and unemployment insurance, in In a statement that was LGBT organization Diverse and “We think the firing was retal- A few years ago, buying a fashion cycle. hats are hot girlfriend, husband or wife McCallum’s ideological direction. excluded as evidence at Bowen’s Resilient, said the sort of behav- iatory because (Bowen) com- man a hat for a gift meant “Most people wouldn’t be and need to be reassured Opponents of the governor administrative hearing, co-work- ior revealed in the case is dam- plained about harassment and either something to keep his caught dead in what their fashion-wise. that they look all right. And are currently circulating peti- er Kathryn Corroo said, “I wit- aging not only to the victim, but the company was very insensi- head warm or a baseball cap parents were wearing, but if they come in alone, that’s tions calling for his recall. They nessed the sexual harassment also to fellow workers and the tive to the kind of harassment he emblazoned with the logo of a lot of time they do look where I step in,” McLaughlin have a total of 60 days to gather against Chris Bowen, especially employer. complained about,” Heitzer said. his favorite team. back at what their grandpar- says. 540,000 signatures and force him during February 2002 through “Targets of harassment may Bowen worked at Stroh a But this year, hats are ents wore when they were He’s not afraid to tell a to face an election. May 2002 by (co-employees) experience a variety of physical total of two decades – from hot fashion-wise. From the younger,” he explains. customer when the hat he Although Bowen won the Tom Meier, Rick Hafemeister, and mental health consequences, 1978 to 1988 and from 1992 porkpies and trilbys favored This year, McLaughlin and their efforts were rewarded likes is not the hat for him. portion of his case alleging that David Lepke, Jesse Manhardt and including sleeplessness, weight to 2003. by hipsters to Don Draper- his wife Kate, who works as when 300 customers visited “I had a guy get really, Stroh was liable for creating a Rose McGee. … I heard Tom loss, anxiety, depression, diges- Despite the mixed and con- CARE FOR YOUR inspired fedoras, hats have a milliner for the Milwaukee the store on its first day of really mad at me,” he says. hostile work environment, he Meier say that Chris was not in a tive complaints, and headache,” troversial ruling in the case, fallen back into favor with Repertory Theater, turned operation. “He had been trying on a hat, lost his complaint contending very good mood and that maybe Hollander said. “Bystanders and Heitzer and co-attorney Brenda HEALTHY SMILE. clothing-conscious men. their mutual passion for hats “Business has been over- brought it to the counter and that he was fired over his sexual it was because he (Chris) didn’t perpetrators may also experi- Lewison described it as a land- When designers unveiled into a business. The Brass whelming,” McLaughlin says. said, ‘I’ll take it’ – I said, ‘No, orientation. The commission did get a apiece (sic) of ass over the ence negative consequences mark for LGBT civil rights. A healthy smile begins with their fall 2011 collections in Rooster, their store at 2479 The Brass Rooster does you won’t.’” not have the authority to award weekend at Pridefest, the day associated with a blow to their It’s “the only reported case Milan and Paris earlier this S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Bay a particularly brisk business McLaughlin helped the Bowen monetary compensation after the weekend of Pridefest. own humanity. Business owners where the state found sufficiently preventive care and a balanced bite year, every fashion house View, opened, appropriately, in vintage hats from the eras customer find a similar for the harassment, but Stroh I heard Rick Hafemeister make invariably experience a loss of strong evidence of a hostile envi- and continues with aesthetic from Armani to Dior was on Derby Day. It specializes depicted in the TV shows model that was more flatter- was ordered to pay a portion of comments to Chris and myself productivity and profit. ronment based on sexual orien- CARE FOR YOUR enhancementsHEALTHY to give SMILE. you the brightest sending male models down in hats, accessories and shav- “Mad Men” and “Boardwalk ing. A customer leaving the his legal fees. about how all nigers (sic) and “Workplace harassment con- tation, combined with notice to and mostDeWAN natural DENTAL smile WELLNESS possible. the runway with covered ing supplies for men – “any- Empire.” store looking bad in a hat Both sides had until Nov. 30 queers, etc. ... (sic) should be put sumes hours per day of loss of the employer, to conclude the MICHAEL DeWAN D.D.S., S.C. heads. thing that makes a man look “In fact, we start with the makes the store look bad, he to file an appeal. in a big hole and shot. And get focused concentration at work law had been violated,” Heitzer’s CARE FOR YOUR As the New York Times cool,” McLaughlin says. 1920s and I think I go all explains. The court record showed rid of them all.” and increases risk of injury. This office said in a press statement. put it, “The runway shows in The inspiration behind P h oto : C o u rt esy the way up to the late ’80s McLaughlin says he’s not that a group of Bowen’s co- Glaser and Crump agreed time, multiplied by the tens of “This was a hard fought HEALTHY SMILE. Europe looked as if everyone Brass Rooster was simple: Don Draper, the leading character of the hit and early ’90s,” McLaughlin surprised that the Brass workers repeatedly called him with an administrative law judge thousands of area employees and significant victory for the had visited the same hatters’ “There was no place for any- TV show “Mad Men,” has been instrumental in says. “Pop culture is one of Rooster is doing so well “fag,” “maricon” and “my little that Stroh did not take reason- who experience, witness, or employees in Wisconsin, even convention.” one interested in hats to go,” bringing the fedora back into fashion. Of course, the reflections of our society, despite the bad economy. bitch,” among other slurs, over able steps to stop this sort of perpetrate harassment costs though the rationale of the DeWAN DENTAL WELLNESS A healthy smile begins with This doesn’t sur- McLaughlin says. “We spent a not every man can wear a hat as well as actor especially with fashion – it “In a downturned econ- a period of years. Bowen once harassment, which made it dif- employers millions of dollars.” dissent threatens to take it preventive care and a balanced MICHAELbite DeWANand continues with aesthetic D.D.S., S.C. prise Milwaukeean John lot of time in Chicago look- Jon Hamm. makes it acceptable to wear omy, guys will spend money found a bulls-eye hunting tar- ficult for McCallum to perform Bowen was fired in 2003 after away along with other protec- enhancements to give you the brightest and most natural McLaughlin, who’s been “a ing, and couldn’t find any- something like a hat.” on clothes, but it has to be get over which the word “gay” his duties. McCallum disagreed a disagreement with another tions we have had for decades,” smile possible. hat guy my whole life, ever thing.” me and asked, ‘What would seconds to say yes.” But “permission” often something they will use over was written stuck to his tool- on that point as well, stating that worker, who claimed Bowen Lewison said. 2445 N. 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Continued Earle Smith’s direction, performs the Capitol Theater stage in Chorus and Florentine Opera its version of “The Nutcracker” Madison’s Overture Center for Studio’s soprano Erica Schuller, Dec. 17-26 at Overture Center the Arts Dec. 9-23, wisely rehiring alto Kristen DiNinno, tenor for the Arts, Madison. Details: American Players Theater’s James Matthew Richardson and bass- www.madisonballet.org. Ridge to reprise his Scrooge. Wisconsin Gazette entertainment baritone Dan Richardson. Details: Madison’s Overture Center Details: www.ctmtheater.org. www.mso.org. also hosts world-renowned cho- Fox Cities Performing Arts WiGOUT! reographer and UW School of Center in Appleton offers only Numerous Dance professor Li-Chiao Ping’s one enchanted evening with “the Nutcrackers “The Knotcracker,” a blend of old screw” on Dec. 15. Details: Wisconsin ballet fans will adventurous dancing, humor- www.foxcitiespac.com. get many chances to enjoy sea- ous vignettes and insightful sonal favorite “The Nutcracker works that entertain and inspire. How about Ballet,” the immortal tale of Uncle Performances run Dec. 1-4 in irreverence? Drosselmeyer, his young niece Promenade Hall. Details: www. “A Kodachrome Christmas Clara and a magical nutcracker lichiaopingdance.org. Starring John McGivern” features that comes to life, all set to Milwaukee’s favorite gay native composer Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous Countless son as cable access TV hostess score. Christmas carols Earlene Hoople, the self-pro- Moscow Ballet’s “Great For many, it just isn’t the holi- claimed “Queen of Rural Media.” Russian Nutcracker” comes to days without a heaping dose of The hilarity runs through Dec. Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater Charles Dickens’ tale of selfish- 31 at the Marcus Center for on Dec. 1. The New York Times ness, remorse and redemption. the Performing Arts in Vogel Hall. called the show “a visual treat For those who can’t get their Details: www.easttown.com/do/a- that creates lifetime memories.” Christmas on without miserly Mr. kodachrome-christmas-starring- And Russia, after all, is where Scrooge, crutch-saddled Tiny Tim, john-mcgivern. the composer was from. Details: and some big, scary stage prop If a little bit of “God bless us, www.pabsttheater.org. as The Ghost of Christmas Yet everyone” goes a long way, the The Valley Academy for the to Come, here is a list of times Christmas season at Madison’s Arts is staging “Nutcracker in and places to catch “A Christmas Barrymore Theatre offers the Castle” at the historic Paine Carol” in various versions of its some refreshingly adult holiday Art Center in Oshkosh through Victorian glory. alternatives. Jan. 8. The center’s historic rooms The Milwaukee Rep offers its The local traveling troupe are elaborately decorated with nearly month-long Scrooge-a- Bricks Theatre once again scenes from the ballet, while live palooza Dec. 2-24 at Milwaukee’s brings out author and NPR music and youth ballet perfor- historic Pabst Theater. Details: commentator David Sedaris’ mances bring the story to life www.milwaukeerep.com. hilariously funny holiday night- throughout the art center, known The West Bend Masonic Lodge mare to life in “The Santaland as “the castle.” Details: www.the- offers its version of Dickens’ clas- Diaries” Dec. 9-11. The one- paine.org. sic Dec. 2-11 with a cast of local elf show wryly chronicles P h oto : ro S S z E N t ne r The Milwaukee Ballet, under actors that last year included Sedaris’ single season as one of Milwaukee’s favorite gay native son plays cable access Michael Pink’s direction, performs someone named “Kidd Beat Box” Santa’s helpers at Macy’s. This TV hostess Earlene Hoople, the self-proclaimed “Queen “The Nutcracker” Dec. 10-26 doing a hip-hop riff on the Ghost is not the stuff of which holiday of Rural Media,” in “A Kodachrome Christmas Starring ‘Tis the Season! in Uihlein Hall at the Marcus of Christmas Present. OK. Details: dreams are made. John McGivern,” through Dec. 31 at the Marcus Center Center for the Performing Arts, www.westbendchristmascarol.com. Looking to put the “X” back for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee. Milwaukee. Details: www.milwau- Children’s Theater of Madison into Xmas? You might enjoy keeballet.org. brings its enduring production “A John Waters Christmas” duction runs Dec. 16-31. Bring your secular and sacred here. Details: In December Wisconsin stages The Madison Ballet, under W. of the endearing tale back to on Dec. 14, an unlikely evening friends, but warn them first. Details: www.paysbig.com. with the alternative film director www.offthewalltheatre.com. If you’re ready to have your- best known for the smash hit In Tandem Theater is bringing self a merry little Christmas sea- light up like Christmas trees “Hairspray” and the cult classic back “Scrooge in Rouge,” the son, start it out with the “John “Pink Flamingos.” The rapid-fire hilarious English music hall come- Tesh Big Band Christmas” Dec. P h oto : C o u rt esy Baltimore bad boy may be the dy about three performers trying 9 at the Milwaukee Theatre. most unlikely holiday monolo- to play all the parts in a musical The two-time Grammy Award Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” comes to Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater on Dec. 1. The Milwaukee Ballet brings back choreographer gist imaginable. Waters shares his version of “A Christmas Carol.” nominee alternates soulful piano Michael Pink’s popular “Nutcracker” Dec. 10-26, and The Madison Ballet, under W. Earle Smith’s direction, dances the Tchaikovsky favorite Dec. 17-26. desire to give and receive per- It’s funny, bawdy and an antidote solos, engaging patter and the big verted gifts, his religious fanati- for sugarplum overload. The show sounds of a 14-member band to By Michael Muckian bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen, the of the city’s most festive musical terpiece “The Messiah,” about the Andrew Sewell performs “The cism for Santa Claus, his unholy runs Dec. 2-31. Details: www. put a little swing in the holiday Contributing writer Madison Symphony Chorus, the holiday traditions. On Dec. 8 the life and death of Jesus Christ, is Messiah” on Dec. 9 at Blackhawk love of true crime holiday hor- intanemtheatre.org. season. Details: www.milwaukee- Wisconsin stages will be filled Madison Youth Choirs and the Mt. MSO reappears in Holiday Pops, scheduled throughout the state Church in the Madison suburb ror stories, and other weirdness. theatre.com. with singing, dancing, acting up, act- Zion Gospel Choir for an evening Too! at the South Milwaukee this season, giving you multiple of Middleton. Stunning soloists Details: www.barrymorelive.com. A lot of night As if on a seasonal cue, The ing out and other forms of mer- of holiday favorites. And don’t Performing Arts Center. Details: opportunities to stand for the join WCO and its newly formed music Trans-Siberian Orchestra chugs riment this holiday season. Mark forget your Santa hat! Details: www.mso.org. “Alleluia Chorus.” chorus for a beautiful rendition of Holiday humor Then there are the holiday back into the Bradley Center Dec. your calendar and make your www.madisonsymphony.org. Start your holiday with beloved UW-Parkside in Kenosha offers this timeless classic. Details: www. “A Christmas Carol” isn’t the extravaganzas, programs almost 15 with the classic “Christmas Eve plans for 24 days of holiday cheer. The Milwaukee Symphony carols and hymns, performed in the “The Messiah” in the acoustically wcoconcerts.org. only stage production to grace too big to contain on a single and Other Stories,” its traditional Orchestra’s “Holiday Pops Milwaukee’s breathtaking Basilica. perfect Frances Bedford Concert The Milwaukee Symphony the boards this season. Several stage. But somehow they manage, holiday spectacular. Climb aboard Here we come a Spectacular” runs Dec. 2-4 Bel Canto Chorus, the Bel Canto Hall under the direction of music Orchestra presents “The Messiah” Milwaukee companies have some and here they are. either the 4 p.m. or 8 p.m. show. caroling at Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Boy Choirs, and the Milwaukee professor James Bedford Kinchen Dec. 14-18 at various church stocking stuffers of the more Country superstar Lee Details: www.bradleycenter.com. “John DeMain’s Christmas Center for the Performing Arts, Handbell Ensemble join together Jr. with the Voices of Parkside and locations throughout Milwaukee unorthodox sort. Greenwood, best known for his Silver-throated Sandi Patty Spectacular” features the holiday Milwaukee. Guest conductor Dec. 10-11 for “Christmas in the the UW-Parkside Master Singers. and Hales Corners. In addition Off the Wall Theatre is bring- hit “God Bless the USA,” seizes joins members of the Milwaukee spirit of the Madison Symphony Jeff Tyzik, the MSO Chorus, the Basilica.” Details: www.belcanto. The show runs Dec. 4-5, but Dec. to the MSO, under the direction ing back Dale Gutzman’s “Holiday the season with two evenings Symphony Orchestra for an eve- Orchestra Dec. 2-4 at Overture Milwaukee Children’s Choir and org. 4 is already sold out. Details: of guest conductor Christopher P h oto : C o u rt esy Punch,” described as fall-on-the- of Christmas favorites Dec. 6-7 ning of holiday favorites Dec. 17 Center for the Arts, Madison. Join the Alleluia Ringers of Concordia www.kenoshacvb.com. Seaman, the performances also Sandi Patty joins members of the Milwaukee Symphony floor-funny shtick mixed with at the Northern Lights Theater at Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater. Maestro DeMain and the MSO, University celebrate the season Multiple messiahs The Wisconsin Chamber feature the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to sing an evening of holiday favorites Dec. Christmas tunes and an anything- in Potawatomi Bingo Casino. You Sing along or sit and listen. Details: soprano Jamie-Rose Guarrine, with carols, sing-alongs and some Georg Friedrich Handel’s mas- Orchestra under Maestro Continued on next page 17 at Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater. goes party atmosphere. The pro- can bet on a mix of both the www.pabsttheater.org. 22 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 23 Skylight’s rousing ‘Music Man’ is a holiday tonic A tres gay holiday gift list Bill Thiesen that he keeps numerous productions of this the action moving with such work over the years, includ- By Gregg Shapiro the olive and oats Bitch Bar, posters. Search for “dildo on Gay Love features the ease. Choreographer Pam ing the Tony Award-winning Staff writer the natural and old-fashioned a bar crawl, on Spring Break brilliant Shakespearean Theater Kriger also makes the most 2000 Broadway revival, and Anti-Homophobia Soap or on campus at Blowzenfux musical “Were The LOUIS WEISBERG of the space, with economi- I’ve near heard Marian sung Condoms as (“wash away stupidity, feel University. Visit finddildo.com. World Mine” and the cal moves that convey the more beautifully. gifts? clean again”) and, perfect for Chad Allen vehicle The best holiday show music’s exuberance without Mark Bucher, founder of Why not? What better way Christmas, Gingerbread Man Calendar boyz “Hollywood, je t’aime.” in Milwaukee this season the leaping, gymnastic rou- Bay View’s Boulevard Theatre, to show you care? Especially Soap. There’s a clever black The male stripper Big Lesbian Love titles doesn’t contain a single ref- tines typically employed by clearly has a blast as the when they’re the attractively raspberry cream body mas- phenomenon known as include “Itty Bitty Titty erence to Christmas, snow larger scale productions of bombastic, vocabulary-chal- packaged, socially conscious, sage candle (use the melted Chippendales is still going Committee,” directed by or Santa Claus. In fact, it’s set this work. lenged Mayor George Shinn. vegan-friendly (casein-free) oils for a sexy rubdown), a tin strong after more than 30 Jamie Babbit (“But, I’m A in mid-summer. In fact, every facet of this As his pretentious wife Sir Richard’s Condoms of balm and ball balm (“if you years. Taking a page from the Cheerleader”) and featuring But Skylight Opera production is as impeccable Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, Company brand. For every shave them, you need this to gay body handbook, these Melonie Diaz, Daniela Sea Theatre’s production of as it is charming, from Peter Debra Babich wrings laughs condom sold, Sir Richard’s run free”) and the Forever buff dudes in their trade- and Melanie Mayron. Meredith Willson’s “The Dean Beck’s sets that invoke from nearly every syllable donates one condom to a Boy Wrinkle Warfare Anti- mark black bow ties and Music Man” explodes with Norman Rockwell’s America and grimace. developing nation in need. Aging Serum. Other products white cuffs take it all off for the kind of sentimental cheer to Gregory W. 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Winston persuasively minimal Latex odor and pre- and body wash and Lover tures an array of ripped and calendar (left) or exhilarating story of faith, Norman Moses, center, headlines an extraordinary cast in Skylight Opera strength, however, is the handles Winthrop’s transi- mium lubricant for optimal Boy Skin Silk moisturizer and pumped models flexing (and personal care products miracles and rebirth set in a Theatre’s joyous and impeccable production of “The Music Man.” extraordinary cast Thiesen tion from lisping petulance gliding. Four varieties include massage oil. Visit dirtyboyz- trying not to look gay) for from Dirty Boyz small Iowa town in 1912. has assembled. The com- to happily engaged youngster. pleasure dots, classic ribbed, playclean.com. the camera. (bottom left), a queer Unlike so many big musi- City with a lot of expensive Winthrop and the rest of the “The Music Man” is musical- manding Norman Moses, a Ryan Tutton is all athlet- ultra thin and extra large. movie collectors’ set cals, the story line of “Music and utterly useless band par- town that her feelings sway. ly grand as well, with a familiar Skylight veteran, looks and ic grace as town bad boy Visit sirrichards.com. Where’s what? Love stories with films such as Man” is much more than a aphernalia. It’s a scam that’s Marian is ultimately grateful score that includes such toe- sounds like Robert Preston, Tommy Djilas; as his love Taking the puzzle search The problem of “so many ‘Were The World Mine” vehicle on which to hang made him legendary among for the magic Hill injects into tappers as “(Ya Got) Trouble,” who originated “The Music interest, the mayor’s daugh- For dirty boyz craze in an entirely new movies, so little time” is (center) or “Where’s song-and-dance numbers and the region’s traveling sales- their stubbornly lusterless “Seventy-six Trombones” and Man” on Broadway and ter Zaneeta Shinn, Sydney Every guy wants to look direction, the “Where’s solved with the collectors’ Dildo?” (below), a poster special effects. Harold Hill, men, one of whom is deter- Iowa existence. Beneath his “Gary, Indiana,” along with starred in the hit 1962 movie Kirkegaard is all infectious and smell his best, and Dirty Waldo?”-inspired “Where’s sets Big Gay Love and Big puzzle series that the titular character, is a trav- mined to stop him before he impenetrable façade, which such plaintive numbers as “Till version opposite Shirley adolescent giggles. Boyz products help you clean Dildo?” invites players to Lesbian Love (both from offers visual scavenger eling salesman who sets out completely ruins the profes- is not unlike hers, she ulti- There Was You” and period Jones. But his performance That Thiesen found so up well. The “Play Clean” line find the “hard partying” dildo Wolfe). Both packages include hunts in various worlds to sell musical instruments sion’s reputation. mately finds a kindred soul tunes like “Lida Rose.” It’s not is more nuanced. Particularly many talented, cherubic of personal care products, among the sexual revelers four recent queer films, pop- of debauchery (below). and uniforms to the parents But his nemesis proves – someone else who won’t surprising that so many of in the final scenes, Moses and disciplined kids in aimed at gay men, features five in a series of 24-by-36-inch ular on the festival circuit. Big of River City by promising to be the town’s librarian settle for the ordinary. my fellow audience members shows the audience glimpses today’s world is indeed a lustrous bars of soap, includ- P h oto s : C o u rt esy to organize their recalcitrant and music teacher, Marian This is a story of ideas left the Nov. 25 performance of the tenderness that Hill Christmas miracle. ing the oatmeal-based Bear boys into a band under his Paroo, a character as cyni- as grand as 76-trombone whistling songs from the score. has bottled up for so many Bar (Havana Nights), the glyc- instruction. Hill is a brilliant cal in her way as he is in his. parades, and part of the bril- Taking on this grand years, making for a surpris- erin Gay Bar (Commando), and unrepentant grifter who He intends to romance her liance of the book is that musical for the first time, ingly moving climax. On stage reads and exploits people’s attention away from his lack its subplots tie so neatly to Skylight has assembled a Likewise, Niffer Clarke Skylight Opera weaknesses as easily as he of musical knowledge, but the overarching narrative and 12-piece band and 36 actors, finds the vulnerabil- Theater’s “The Music drops words of unctuous the steely Marian is one of reinforce its themes. The book the most ever featured in ity beneath the purposefully Man” continues through flattery. the few locals immune to is also distinguished by a Wells a single production by the straight-laced Marian. Clarke Dec. 18 at the Broadway What Hill can’t do is read Hill’s charms. Fargo wagonload of quirky group. 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2090 Atwood Ave. ‘Hugo’ captivates, sun sets on ‘Breaking Dawn’ BARRYMORE THEATRE (608) 241-8864 visually captivating spectacle reception (how marvelous for moviegoers of all ages. that vampires and humans The Bricks Theatre presents Film can marry in Stephenie ‘The Twilight Meyer’s world, but most Gregg Shapiro Saga: Breaking gays and lesbians still can’t). Dawn – Part 1’ None of this elaborate set- ‘Hugo’ The fourth installment of up, including the honeymoon What possessed Martin the “Twilight” saga is begin- on a private island near Rio Scorcese to direct his first ning to show signs of a sag- de Janeiro, rises above dull. family film – and in 3D, no ging franchise. That’s disap- Even the long-awaited sex less? After all, Scorcese pointing, because “Breaking scenes are flaccid. is famous for such brutal, Dawn – Part 1” is in the The action begins after testosterone-fueled char- hands of capable gay film- Bella discovers that she’s acter studies as “Raging maker Bill Condon (“Gods pregnant and her fast- Bull,” “Mean Streets,” & Monsters,” “Dreamgirls”). growing fetus wreaks havoc “Taxi Driver,” “Cape Fear,” Condon does get points on her innards. Could she “Goodfellas” and “Gangs of for having Jacob (Taylor be carrying a “Rosemary’s New York.” Lautner) shirtless within the Baby”-style bundle of beast- But, based on Brian movie’s first few minutes. liness or just a bouncing Selznick’s award-winning When we last left Bella bundle of joy? Jacob’s wolf- young-adult novel “The P h oto : C O U RT ESY (Kristen Stewart), our sullen pack doesn’t want to take Invention of Hugo Cabret,” From ‘Hugo.’ teenage damsel in distress, any chances. They prepare Scorcese’s film is a love let- she accepted the marriage for all-out war with the ter to filmmaking, suitable for secretly cares for the clocks (gears and such) leads him Grace Moretz). proposal of vain vampire vampires. children and adults alike. The in a Paris train station in to Georges, a cranky toy If adults (such as this one) Edward (Robert Pattinson), If you’re still awake at this plotline celebrates the early the 1930s and lives in fear salesman with a stall in the find themselves squirming in as well as his pledge to point, you’ll get to see Bella days of cinema, specifically of being caught by station station. their seats during the film’s “change” her so they could give birth and then flatline. the work of Georges Méliès inspector Gustav (Sacha A confrontation with seemingly endless setup, be together eternally. Talk But fear not, there’s a clum- (played by Ben Kingsley), Baron Cohen). Hugo is on Georges leads to the loss imagine how kids will feel. about the gift that keeps sy and predictable surprise the groundbreaking French a mission to find the miss- of Hugo’s notebook with Nevertheless, there is a pay- on giving. Too much of the ending in the works. The filmmaker who created the ing pieces to complete the the illustrations for assem- off – and it’s a grand one. movie is given over to the humor, some of it actually seminal motion picture “A assembly of an automaton, bling the automaton. It also Once Georges’ true iden- wedding – from pre-wed- intentional, helps occasional- THUR-SUN. DEC. 8-11 Trip to the Moon” in 1902. a job left to him follow- results in Hugo meeting and tity is discovered and he’s ding jitters and cold feet ly. But for the most part, the Tickets $20 adv, $22 d.o.s. Thur. (7:30pm) & Sun. (5pm) Hugo (Asa Butterfield) ing the sudden death of his befriending Georges’ god- coaxed out of hiding, “Hugo” (aren’t Edward’s feet always sun sets early on “Breaking is an orphaned boy who father. His quest for parts daughter Isabelle (Chloë becomes an inventive and cold?) to the ceremony and Dawn – Part 1.” $25 d.o.s Friday & Saturday (8pm both) A Must-See This Holiday Season! EMMY™AWARD WINNING ACTOR N wAT OH ER j RISTMA S A H S c

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Discount for Groups of 10+ Call 414.273.7121 Ext.411 28 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 29 Anniversary editions bring back fond Dixie chicks and dixie dudes cinematic memories on DVD and Blu-ray Speaking of Dolly, Chenoweth does a splendid job with Parton’s DVDs, as well as an array while stationed at a deso- usic “Change,” as well as the more of bonus features. late American frontier out- M authentic Nashville selections Diva The 30th-anniversary edi- post, “Dances with Wolves” Gregg Shapiro “God and Me” and “I Didn’t.” DV tion of “The Fox and the won seven Academy Awards, Gregg Shapiro Hound,” featuring the voic- including best picture of Kristin Diane Schuur es of Sandy Duncan, Kurt 1990. Chenoweth Jazz legend Diane Schuur Disney delights Russell and the late Pearl Oliver Stone’s Oscar- There’s good and bad news steps out of her comfort zone Just in time for his 70th Bailey, comes in a triple-disc winning 1986 classic when it comes to Kristin on “The Gathering.” Recorded birthday, the beloved ani- combo pack. The Blu-ray “Platoon” featured a young, Chenoweth’s country album in Nashville, with a stellar line- mated flying circus ele- disc includes “The Fox and pre-breakdown Charlie “Some Lessons Learned.” The up of musicians that includes phant “Dumbo” is feted the Hound” and its 2006 Sheen, along with Johnny good news is that it’s not as Alison Krauss, Vince Gill and with a double-disc, digitally sequel “The Fox and the Depp, Forest Whitaker and humiliating as Gwynneth Mark Knopfler, “The Gathering” restored edition on DVD Hound II,” plus bonus mate- Willem Dafoe. The 25th- Paltrow’s country music movie finds Schuur strutting her stuff and Blu-ray. Dumbo was one rial. The two DVDs contain anniversary Blu-ray/DVD “Country Strong.” The bad in the country realm. She sounds of Disney’s earliest and most the films individually. edition is loaded with spe- news: It’s wickedly mediocre and like Willie Nelson’s kid sister inspirational celebrations of cial features, including audio generic. Exercising different vocal on Nelson’s “Healing Hands of being different. War stories commentary from Stone, muscles than we’re used to hear- Time,” does Tammy Wynette “Bambi,” who turns 70 “Dances with Wolves” deleted and extended scenes. ing the Broadway diva utilize, proud on “Til I Can Make It in 2012, and “Bambi II,” commemorates its 20th “West Side Story,” the film she sounds like she’s trying to on My Own,” gets to the heart who turns 5, also are get- anniversary with a double- based on Leonard Bernstein break in those cowboy boots of a pair of Hank Cochran ting the reissue treatment. disc, extended-cut, Blu-ray and Stephen Sondheim’s and there’s gonna be more than tunes (“Don’t Touch Me” and The “Bambi: Diamond debut in 7.1 audio and new acclaimed musical that trans- a few blisters when she slips ’em “Why Can’t He Be You”) and Edition” and “Bambi II: hi-def transfer. Directed by ported the “Romeo and P h oto : C o u rt esy off her feet. scores with Kris Kristofferson’s Special Edition” include and starring Kevin Costner Juliet” story to New York From David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet.” The blame goes largely to “Nobody Wins.” newly enhanced, digital- as a Civil War hero who City in the mid-20th cen- schlock and schmaltz queens ly restored Blu-rays and befriends the Sioux Indians tury, is 50 years old. The Colorful Isabella Rosselini. Blu-ray spe- Originally released theat- Diane Warren and Desmond GlenN Campbell limited edition, four-disc assortment cial features include the origi- rically 40 years ago, “The Child. Warren’s songs, including After being a dominant force set (including two Blu- With an additional 50 min- nal “Siskel & Ebert” review Secret of Dorian Gray/Il “Borrowed Angels” (previous- in the country-pop world of the rays, one DVD and a utes of previously unseen and more. Dio Chiamato Dorian” is ly recorded by Chenoweth on 1960s and ’70s, Glenn Campbell CD of cover songs footage, the 25th anniver- The late Gwen Welles Italian filmmaker Massimo her “As I Am” disc), “Lessons did something of a disappearing from the soundtrack) sary Blu-ray edition of David (“Desert Hearts,” Dallamano’s modern retell- Learned” and the insipid single “I act, available only to audiences in gives the 10-time Academy Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” is one “Nashville”) headlined Henry ing of Oscar Wilde’s classic Want Somebody (Bitch About)” Branson, Mo.. But like a variety Award winner a chance to be of the season’s must-haves. Jaglom’s “Eating,” described novel. Starring the stunning should be listened to with a dia- of musicians, including Loretta discovered by a whole new Lynch’s classic portrayal of as “a very serious comedy and often half-undressed betes testing kit nearby. Child’s Lynn, Mavis Staple, Candi Staton P h oto : C o u rt esy generation. Special features a suburban underworld not about women & food.” The Helmut Berger as the age- compositions, co-penned by and Wanda Jackson, Campbell Kristin Chenoweth. include choreographers only revived the careers 20th-anniversary edition less Dorian, the film is a Chenoweth and others, fare a was rediscovered by a younger explaining the film’s famous of Dennis Hopper, Dean DVD reissue features com- campy, sexy, queer period bit better, especially the novelty generation and given the oppor- ence with his 2008 “Meet Glenn moody as Chenoweth’s CD is dance sequences and a look Stockwell and Hope Lange, mentary by Jaglom and the piece that’s finally found its tune “What Would Dolly Do.” tunity to reach a new audi- Campbell” album. slick and glittery. back at the iconic film and its but also made stars of Kyle cast’s appearance on “The way onto a domestically But just a few years later, impact on the world. McLachlan, Laura Dern and Phil Donahue Show.” released DVD. after being diagnosed with Connie Smith Alzheimer’s disease, Campbell A contemporary of Campbell’s, has announced his retirement. Connie Smith is also making With “Ghost On The Canvas,” something of a return with “Long he’s planning to go out with a Line of Heartaches,” her first TV DVDs make entertaining stocking stuffers bang and not a whimper. Similar solo recording in more than a From the delightfully twist- in spirit to Johnny Cash’s final dozen years. A throwback to vin- ed Saturday morning minds of series of “American” recordings, tage Nashville, the Marty Stuart- BREAKING NEWS Sid and Marty Krofft comes Campbell performs a set of his produced disc, featuring stand- the three-DVD set “Sigmund own co-compositions along with outs such as the title track, “I’m UPDATED DAILY and The Sea Monsters: songs by Paul Westerberg, Teddy Not Blue,” “Pain of a Broken Season One.” Originally aired Thompson and others. This is a Heart,” and “Blue Heartaches,” wisconsingazette.com on NBC from 1973 to 1975, fond farewell. functions as both an introduction the show followed the wacky to and a welcome return for a adventures of Sigmund Ooze, Jeff Bridges certified country queen. a friendly sea monster who Several years before Jeff Houseman/Caretaker ran away from his family after Bridges won an Oscar for his Gillian Welch GWM executive leading a busy life in Chicago refusing to scare people. portrayal of a washed-up country Gillian Welch, on the forefront is seeking a professional to care for my large “Talk Soup” and stand- singer in the “Tender Mercies” of the alternative/insurgent coun- home. I have a terrific long-term housekeeper up stud Joel McHale leads retread “Crazy Heart,” he proved try music scene since the mid- and chef in place. I want to hire “Alfred” to do the cast of Greendale himself to be both a decent 1990s, returns with her best work the following: driving, managing vendors, hands- Community College’s singer and songwriter with the on “The Harrow & The Harvest.” on maintenance, and organizing events ranging students and faculty on removing “Community” from at regionals. The gay romance With “Brothers And gay couple Kevin (Matthew Series!” is finally available. album “Be Here Soon.” Almost Welch’s gift for 21st-century from a casual dinner party, charity event or high- “Community: The Complete its midseason primetime line- between Kurt (out actor Sisters: The Complete Rhys) and Scotty (Luke The show, which ran from as if to cash in on the remain- Americana is at its peak on the level political event. You may currently work in a Second Season.” The cast up, so now is the time to give Chris Colfer) and Blaine Fifth and Final Season,” the Macfarlane). Bonus features 1985 to 1988, is about an ing “Crazy Heart” momentum, amazing “The Way It Goes,” home or have had a career working in a fine hotel, also includes Ken Jeong, or get this bit of TV history. (Darren Criss) also continues. Walker family, portrayed by include deleted scenes, out- animated ’80s pop diva with we now have Bridges’ self-titled, a song that is musically tradi- airline or private club. I am prepared to pay $60k to Chevy Chase and Donald The six-disc, 22-epi- DVD special features include Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths, takes and bloopers. trademark pink hair and out- T Bone Burnett-produced disc. tional but with profoundly mod- $75k plus benefits (depending on experience) and Glover. Guest stars on this sode “Glee: The Complete a “Glee” music jukebox, the Calista Flockhart and oth- The first-ever complete rageous make-up. Combining Accompanied by Burnett and ern subject matter. The album’s willing to pay relocation costs. I perform a serious four-DVD set include Betty Second Season” finds William making of “The Rocky Horror ers, support one another and collectible 11-DVD glamor, glitter, fashion and other musicians and featuring bounty also includes “Dark Turn security check and require a solid work history. White, Drew Carey, Hilary McKinley High School Glee Glee Show,” “Getting Waxed through joy and heartache. box set for “JEM and The musical numbers, the popu- P h oto : C o u rt esy guest vocals by Rosanne Cash of Mind,” “The Way It Will Be,” Please send your resume, letter of introduction and Duff, Malcolm-Jamal Warner Club more driven and deter- with Jane Lynch” and exclu- The season includes rela- Holograms: The Truly lar series influenced a whole Glenn Campbell plays the Crystal Grand Theatre in and Burnett’s wife Sam Phillips, “Silver Dagger” and “The Way The salary history to [email protected]. and Josh Holloway. NBC is mined than ever after the loss sive bonus songs. tionship trouble between Outrageous Complete generation of viewers. Wausau on Dec. 8. the whole affair is as dark and Whole Thing Ends.” 30 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 W I S c o NS I N G A Z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 31

DEC. 1, THURSday DEC. 8, THURSday For World AIDS Day, the Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video The multi-platinum, Grammy-winning group Lady Festival presents a 6:15 p.m. screening of David Weissman’s WiGOUT Antebellum rolls into La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, documentary “We Were La Crosse, at 7:30 p.m. Call (608) 789-7400 or visit www. Here: The AIDS Years lacrossecenter.com. in San Francisco” at the Milwaukee Art ON THE Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. The film explores the impact Rogers Memorial Hospital Proudly Presents The Rep's Production of of AIDS on the LGBT TOWN DEC. 9, FRIday community of San E dited and compiled b y G regg S hapiro Francisco. Afternoon tea at The Pfister, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., harkens back to a nobler, gentler era. Tea time is 3 to 4:30 p.m. Call 414-390-3878 to reserve seats. Performing in support of their amazing new album “The Whole Love,” Wilco plays The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin, at 8 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Ave., DEC. 4, SUNDAY presents a jazz jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. Drums, piano, Jolly Holly Folly, a benefit for AIDS Resource Center of vibes, bass amps, guitar amps and vocal P.A. are provided. Call Wisconsin featuring cocktails and cuisine from area restaurants 414-276-5760. and a private Milwaukee Rep performance of “Next to Normal,” starts at 5 p.m. at the InterContinental Milwaukee, 139 E. Kilbourn. Visit www.arcw.org or call 414-225-1570. The 16th Street Clinic’s official “Red Party,” a fundraiser for the 16th Street Community Health Center’s HIV program, begins at 9 p.m. at Mona’s, 1407 S. First. The event includes a contest for the best in red, plus free raffles all night and music by DJ Tommy. Call 414-643-0377 Compete in feats of strength and air your holiday grievances at the Brady Street Festivus, beginning at 9 p.m. on Brady Street. DEC. 2, FRIday Queen of Mean Lisa Lampanelli (pictured above) brings her DEC. 5, MONday This groundbreaking and award-winning unique brand of humor to The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin, at 7 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. Jura Silverman Gallery, 143 S. Washington in Spring Green, musical explores how one suburban family Experience “peace in earth” while being serenaded hosts a Wisconsin Artists Showcase highlighting crafts Wilco underground in the candlelit beauty of the North Cave at the made with wood, straw and glass. Featured are handmade copes with crisis. With an electrifying 5th Annual Caroling in the Cave Holiday Music Series. Christmas ornaments, decorations and gifts by Wisconsin The event features performers from all over southern Wisconsin artists. The showcase continues through Dec. 31. Call 608-588- pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, this at Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark in Blue 7049 or visit springgreen.com/jsgallery. Mounds, through Sunday. Visit www.caveofthemounds.com. DEC. 10, SATURday intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful MillerCoors Holiday Lites is back to light up your holiday Jerry Grillo and John Hefter perform at 7 p.m. at The Savoy musical aims right for the heart. season. In addition to the light show, visitors can enjoy a tour in the Shorecrest Hotel, 1962 N. Prospect. Call 414-270-1070. of the Milwaukee brewery and sample MillerCoors seasonal Milwaukee Symphony plays the music of Led Zeppelin at brews at Miller Visitor Center, 4251 W. State St. Tours begin 7 p.m. at The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin. Call 414-286-3663. every 20 minutes from 4:40 to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays DEC. 6, TUESday through Dec. 23. “Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt” “Brave and breathtaking. features nearly 150 artifacts from Cleopatra’s time and allows A work of muscular grace and power.” visitors to experience the present-day search for the elusive -Ben Brantley, The New York Times queen, which extends from the sands of Egypt to the depths of the Bay of Aboukir near Alexandria. The exhibit continues at DEC. 11, SUNday DEC. 3, SATURday Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells. Sample cookies from a collection of bakeries during “Let There Be Light!” is a concert of seasonal folk songs, “Mesmerizing – an emotional the Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Bus Tour. popular tunes, original songs and traditional carols performed Tickets are $50 and can be purchased through www. by David HB Drake at The Domes. The concert begins at 2:30 with a fire in its soul milwaukeefoodtours.com. MillerCoors Holiday Lites p.m. at Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S. Layton powerhouse The Milwaukee Vegan Bake Sale returns to the Urban from Dec. 2 to 23 Blvd. Call 414-649-9830. and a wicked wit that burns as fiercely. Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bake theme is winter holiday classics, featuring cookies, cupcakes, muffins and more, plus gift bags of sweet treats for It’ll pin you to your seat.” the vegans on your shopping list. Call 414-964-8505 or go to -Peter Travers, Rolling Stone www.urbanecologycenter.org. Find one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from local artisans at DEC. 13, TUESDay Discovery World’s Holiday Artisan Market, 500 N. Harbor Dr., from 10 a.m. today to 4 p.m. tomorrow. Enjoy live music, artist Boldt Arts Alive! Series presents “Danú: A Christmas in demonstrations, festive treats and complimentary gift-wrapping Ireland” at 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, for all purchases. Admission is free. 400 W. 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