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IN Step World Headquarters 1661 IN North Water Street, Suite 411 Side Milwaukee, WI 53202 News 414.278.7840 voice 414.278.5868 fax 4 EDITORIAL: Another 9-11, Another Attack by Religious Extremists By William Attewell www.instepnews.com 4 PrideFest Unveils Restructuring Plan ISSN# 1045-2435 4 Log Cabin Takes on GOP Over Gay Marriage 5 Action Wisconsin Announces Sept. 3o Lobby Day Hate Crimes William Attewell 5 Frist Blocks Vote on Hate Crimes Bill [email protected] 6 CCF's Inaugural Women's Golf Outing a Success Bill Stalls• 5 editor-in-chief Group Notes 7 Madison NOW Focuses on Positive Body Images Mike Fitzpatrick 7 St. Croix Valley GLBTs Set Fall Meetings [email protected] 7 Professor Carole Vopat Wins Teaching Award fox valley bureau 7 Juana Vega Resource Center Announces Fund-raiser 8 CCF to Introduce New Executive Director and Board Members Wayne Brasler, Dear Ruthie, 8 Equality Knocks Event a Success Jamakaya, Michael Johnston, 8 ROW Grants $5,761 to ARCW and Action Wisconsin Fall Arts Preview J.C. Michalek, Billy Masters, International News

Carl M. Szatmary, Rex Wockner, 9 COLOMBIAN PARTNER BILL KILLED • and W.W. Wells III 9 EUROPRIDE STAGED IN MANCHESTER 9 DAILY PAPER LAUNCHES GAY SUPPLEMENT contributing writers 9 TASMANIA TO REGISTER GAY COUPLES 9 JANIS IAN MARRIES t Armando Gallegos 9 SHARIPOV ASSOCIATE SEVERELY BEATEN [email protected] Fall Arts Preview • 14 photographer Opinions By Jamakaya so Letters 11 Quips and Quotes Alison Bechdel, Paul Berge cartoonists Section Q 12 Milwaukee Ballet Opens Season with "Romeo & Juliet" Ad Sales 12 Outwords Rocks with "Unplugged" Sept. 20 [email protected] 12 "2 Pianos, 4 Hands" Plays at the Stackner Cabaret Advertising Sales 12 Mexican Prints on Display at Madison Art Center 12 "Little Shop of Horrors" at Skylight Opera 12 Theatre X to Present "What Matters" 13 One-named Wonders Publication of the name, photograph or By Gregg Shapiro other likeness of any person or organiza- tion in IN Step is not to be construed as 14 Fall Arts Preview any indication of the sexual, religious or By Jamakaya political orientation, practice or beliefs of 16 October 11 Screening of "RADICAL Harmonies" such person or members of such organiza- a Fund-raiser for PrideFest MUSIC: tions. Opinions expressed by contributors 24 INK: "War Against the Animals" is Challenging and Engaging One Name Wonders • 13 do not necessarily represent those of the By Jim Drake publishers, 25 GOTCHA! We reserve the right to edit any submis- By Billy Masters sions, advertising or editorial at our sole 26 STAGE: "2 Pianos, 4 Hands" a Genial Blend of Comedy and Pianos discretion. We assume no responsibility for By Carl M. Szatmary typographical or others errors unless cam- 28 Dear Ruthie era-ready copy is provided. We assume no 31 Cordially Yours responsibility for advertisers' claims. By Michael Johnston IN Step is a registered trademark. Entire contents including advertising, '.2002- by IN Step, Inc. except where specifically noted oth- erwise. All rights reserved. Reproduction, either in whole or part is prohibited.

Gotcha! • 25 NEXT ISSUE DEADLINE: DEADLINE: Friday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. for the Wisconsin IN Step Appearing: Thurs., Sept. 25 National Advertising Rep. Rivendell Marketing (908) 232-2021 Wisconsin's Only Gay & Lesbian Newspaper. Since 1984• Page 4 Wisconsin IN Step September ii — September 24, 2003 • www.instepnews.com Log Cabin Takes PrideFest Unveils Restructuring Plan on GOP Over (Editor's Note: In the interest of keep- Fest sustainable. That's why we has agreed to pay for an immediate ing our readers updated on the ongoing came to Cream City Foundation — 2003 PrideFest audit." The timeline financial problems at Pridefest, we have they are a neutral party that cares is aggressive to get the interim Gay Marriage published below a statement received about the festival and the communi- board of directors in place and com- from the Cream City Foundation which ty as much as we do." plete the financial audit. The festival Washington —Gay Republicans in a rare has been assisting the festival through its "We are happy to assist," said has given itself 3o to 45 days to split from the party line are openly battling crisis.) Jenny Gryniewicz, CCF's Executive complete these tasks. GOP members of Congress and the white Director. "We granted PrideFest its Wise concluded: "CCF is pleased to the House over a proposed Amendment Milwaukee —After listening to first $500 and over the years have and impressed by PrideFest's recog- Constitution banning same-sex marriage. community input on how to improve provided seed money to a number of nition [of the need for] change and Log Cabin Republicans announced the and ensure that PrideFest remains a the festival's most popular events. their willingness to act on making launch of a nation-wide lobbying campaign viable event, the PrideFest Board of Most recently, this included a the critical changes. Together we targeting Republican elected officials and Directors concluded that it is best to party leaders who support the ban. Senate $5,000 grant to the Milwaukee LGBT will do everything we can to assure change the way it does business. This History Project. As a foundation and the continuance of a yearly Milwau- Republicans plan to use a hearing at the change entails a restructuring of Pride- Judiciary Committee to push for the as members of the LGBT community, kee LGBT festival at the Henry W. Fest's governance and the recruitment we believe that PrideFest plays a Maier Festival grounds." Amendment. of an interim board of directors. Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican vital role in Milwaukee, serving as The Cream City Foundation's mis- In a meeting held on Wednesday, and member of the committee has scheduled the LGBT community's largest and sion is to build a strong foundation a subcommittee hearing to determine if the August 27, the PrideFest Board of most visible event." and infrastructure in the Lesbian, Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to find out Directors asked the Cream City Foun- PrideFest's restructure begins Gay, Bisexual and Transgender com- if it has weakened by the Supreme Court gay dation (CCF) for help implementing with the resignation of the current munity by distributing funds to civil rights ruling. (story) PrideFest's restructuring plan. board. The new interim board will emerging groups and programs that "I believe we must do whatever it takes to PrideFest 2003 was held June 6-8 determine the best way to resolve enhance the quality of life for LGBT safeguard the institution of marriage and at Henry W. Maier Festival Park. The the 2003 debt, fund the 2004 Pride- people. To achieve its mission, CCF: ensure that the principles defined in DOMA event attracted over 18,00o individu- Fest event, and form the new board acts as a catalyst working to pro- remain the law of the land," said Cornyn. als to the lakefront for a celebration of directors. The current PrideFest mote charitable giving within the who is chairman of the subcommittee on the of the unique cultural experiences board and council members will be LGBT community; grants funds for Constitution, civil rights and property rights. associated with the Lesbian, Gay, reorganized into a PrideFest Festival projects and programs; and offers "This hearing will remind people why tra- Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Committee which will report to the assistance and education sessions ditional marriage is so important for a community. While thousands of interim board. This committee will to LGBT-serving organizations. healthy society, and will determine the extent PrideFest attendees considered the use its prior experience and knowl- PrideFest's mission is to advo- of the threat posed to DOMA by judicial weekend a success, the event fell edge to produce the 2004 festival. cate, celebrate and educate both the activism in light of recent court decisions and short of financial expectations. In the pending cases." The Cream City Foundation plays general community and the Lesbian, end, PrideFest ended the festival with two vital roles as outlined in the Gay, Bisexual and Transgender com- The Massachusetts Supreme Court is a debt of approximately $125,000. expected to rule on the constitutionality of restructuring plan: one, working munity with regard to all aspects of "We realized that even though with key community agencies in the LGBT culture. To accomplish this, same-sex marriage this fall. Similar cases are we throw a great party, our current working their way through the court systems recruiting the interim board of direc- PrideFest produces an annual Pride board does not have the funds nec- in several other states. tors; and two, funding the audit for celebration. Educational events essary to run an event of this magni- "The message from Log CabinJuembers the 2003 PrideFest event. include, but are not limited to, tude," said PrideFest board member and allies across the nation is clear and "It is critical that [the] community exhibits, lectures, art and communi- Peter unequivocal: hijacking the sacred Constitution Minns. "We took a long, hard collaborate during this restructuring ty outreach, which fully display the of the United States of America to score politi- look at ourselves, listened to the period," stated Denise Wise, CCF's diversity of LGBT culture. cal points with the radical right is completely community, and realized that we Board President. "To ensure the new CCF can be reached at (414) 225- need to turn over the governance of unnecessary and will only serve to divide the board has complete financial infor- 0244, PrideFest at (414) 645-FEST. American family," said Log Cabin Republican this organization to individuals who mation, the CCF board of directors executive director Patrick Guerriero. have the expertise to make Pride- "As Republicans, we agree with Vice- President Cheney, who said 'I think we ought to do everything we can to tolerate and accom- How ironic that on this second anniversary of 9-11 modate whatever kind of relationships people Wisconsin legislators will permit yet another attack by reli- want to enter into.' Even former Congressman EDITORIAL gious extremists on their fellow citizens. After plotting for Bob Barr (R-GA), the author of the Defense of years, the Family Research Institute of Wisconsin will see the Marriage Act, is on record opposing a consti- Assembly Judiciary committee vote today to move the tutional amendment noting that, 'A constitu- so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" (AB475 and its senatorial tional amendment is both unnecessary and Another 9.11, Another Attack sister SB233) to consideration and likely passage by the needlessly intrusive and punitive.' (story) full body. There is nothing conservative about unneces- by Religious Extremists We know that 8,232 of Wisconsin's same-sex couples sarily tinkering with the U.S Constitution and optionally chose to identify their relationships on the 2000 nothing conservative about discouraging sta- By William Attewell Census. We also know that in the last decade more than 10,000 divorces have been granted to heterosexual couples. ble relationships," added Guerriero. eptember 11 marker the second anniversary one of including some of the bill's sponsors, who apparently don't Log Cabin Republicans campaign will see the darkest days in recent memory. After plotting for recognize their unions and being between only "one man and its members writing, emailing and meeting years, religious S extremists commandeered four com- one woman." with members of Congress and GOP party mercial airliners and damaged or destroyed two national land- A bill that supposedly defends marriage by merely replac- leaders urging them not to amend the marks, the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The terror ing one heterosexual definition with another needs to be Constitution. might have even been worse but for the actions of a group of called by what it truly is: the Perpetuation Of Ongoing "As a grass-roots political organization passengers on one of the flights who thwarted their hijackers. Prejudice. That's right. DOMA really is POOP. It needs to be with members and chapters across the It was a horror so traumatizing to the American psyche that flushed from the legislative calendar. nation we are uniquely prepared to reach out today we can only refer to it as the date that changed America That won't happen however. Political to Republican leaders and make a conserva- forever: 9-11. posturing and pan- dering to voter base bigotry are far more important to bills' tive and Republican case against igniting a As the details of the terror attacks emerged so did the sto- sponsors than finding ways to truly defend. recognize and cultural war as we head to the 2004 elec- ries of gay heroes and victims caught in the maelstrom. We honor all of Wisconsin's everyday heroes: the millions of tions," added Mark Mead, Log Cabin learned of Flight 93 passenger Mark Bingham, Flight 77 pilot Wisconsin citizens of all sexual orientations who live — and in Director of Public Affairs. David Charlebois and NYFD chaplain Fr. Mychal Judge. We many cases raise children — in stable, loving relationships. "The American people are looking to our also learned that nearly fifty of the gay victims left behind life The shame in Capitol should be palpable. How sad for nation's leaders to win the war on terror and partners in relationships that ranged from 11 to 23 years. jump start the economy. A Congressional Wisconsin's LGBT families, their friends and all supporters of Americans opened their hearts and their wallets to the vic- full equality for all people. move to amend the Constitution. and the tims and their families. Our country came together in a way They will remember September llth's DOMA vote for resulting fight in states across the nation. no one might have imagined. The single discordant note came would result in an intense cultural war that what it truly is: Another 9-11 attack on core American values from one of America's own religious extremists, Jerry Falwell. by religious extremists. would divide the Republican party and who blamed gay people as one of the groups responsible for divide the American family," Guerriero said. the tragedy. www.instepnews.com • SepteMber ii — September 24, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 5 House and Secretary of State Cohn Powell. Protesters jeer "While opposing Kennedy's meas- Students at School ures, the Republican leadership does not command the votes to defeat them and for Gay Teens does not even want these issues debated." New York— Picketers who waved signs Novak wrote in an Aug. 8 column. strewn with anti-gay epithets greeted stu- Novak, who is considered highly dents as they started their first day at a high informed on Republican members of school that was expanded to accommodate Congress, appeared to confirm the views gay and lesbian teens. of gay leaders that the hate crimes bill But supporters of the 72 students and would pass if allowed to come up for a seven teachers at Harvey Milk High School vote. on Astor Place shielded the teens from the "Frist cannot find a majority against protesters as they came to school. the Kennedy bill," Novak wrote. "Indeed, Many of the protesters decried homosex- it is now the Kennedy-Smith bill." he uality as being against God's laws, calling the wrote. teens sodomites and other offensive names. Stephanie Cutter. Kennedy's commu- But others were on hand to defend the stu- • nications director, called Novak's assess- dents. "For those of you who say this school is ment "correct." She said Kennedy would unnecessary, I would refer you to some of the seek out another bill to attach the hate signs and comments from over there," said Republican Senator Orrin Hatch (Utah) has proposed compromise versions crimes measure if Frist continues to block City Council Speaker Gifford Miller as he of a hate crimes law that most gay rights groups say is unacceptable. the foreign aid bill from reaching the pointed to the picketers. Education officials Senate floor. ment authority to prosecute hate crimes announced the $3.2 million expansion of the Cutter said Kennedy also remains school in July. The officials said it would even- based on a persons sexual orientation, open to a compromise with Senator Orrin Frist Blocks gender or disability. The bill has 49 co- tually house 170 students. Hatch (R-Utah), chair of the Senate sponsors and enjoys bipartisan support, Judiciary Committee and the leading with as many as 60 senators expected to GOP opponent of Kennedy's version of Gay Buying Power Vote on Hate vote for it in the form of an amendment the hate crimes bill. or a freestanding bill. Grows To $485 Billion Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) signed on Activists Reject. Hatch Proposals Washington— The total buying power of Crimes Bill as the bill's chief co-sponsor and its lead Hatch has proposed several versions the U.S. gay. lesbian and bisexual (GLB) adult Republican backer. of his own, which gay activists and Senate population in 2003 has grown to $485 billion. Washington — A popular foreign aid Gay activists consider the hate crimes Democrats have considered unacceptable. up from $451 billion a year ago. authorization bill has been stalled since bill an important part of their legislative One of Hatch's versions would give states The power of the so-called pink buck July and become hostage to an effort by agenda. They note that gays continue to veto power over federal prosecution of is tracked by an ongoing joint study by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) fall victim to hate crimes in cities and hate crimes. Witeck-Combs Communications and to block a vote on a hate crimes bill that towns throughout the country. Gay rights attorneys say such a provi- MarketResearch.com. The research is used as a includes protections for gays. The Senate passed similar versions of sion would defeat the purpose of the bill. benchmark cited frequently by business analysts. Frist, acting on the wishes of other the hate crimes measure in 1999 and 2000 which is to provide for federal interven- The new figures make the LGBT market Senate Republican leaders, stopped the in the form of amendments to other bills. tion in cases where state or local officials the third largest in the US, after African- foreign aid bill from coming to the Senate The legislation died in House-Senate con- refuse to prosecute hate crimes. Americans at $688-billion and Hispanics at floor in July after Sen. Edward Kennedy ference committees after the Republican- Andy Fisher, press secretary for Lugar. $653-billion. The fourth largest group is Asian (D-Mass.) announced he would move to controlled House of Representatives said the Indiana senator would not have Americans at $344-billion. attach the hate crimes legislation to that refused to support the bill. objected to Kennedy's proposal to attach In releasing the current analysis, Bob bill in the form of an amendment. Syndicated newspaper columnist the hate crimes bill to the foreign aid Witeck, CEO of Witeck-Combs Capitol Hill observers say Kennedy Robert Novak drew attention to the latest authorization bill, which Lugar wrote. Communications said. "Validating buying has enough votes lined up to pass such an saga of the hate crimes bill last week, Lugar is chair of the Senate Foreign power helps measure the economic contribu- amendment, with a number of Repub- when he noted in a column that the Relations Committee. tions of the gay. lesbian and bisexual popula- lican senators expected to support it. Kennedy-Frist confrontation symbolizes Both Democrats and Republicans tion. Buying power. however. does not equal Kennedy, the author and chief sponsor of the near stalemate in the Senate between have praised Lugar's bill as an important affluence nor does it imply that same-sex the hate crimes bill, took steps to attach it the two parties. measure needed to clarify and update households are wealthier than others. In fact. to the foreign aid bill after Frist refused to In addition to the hate crimes bill, U.S. foreign aid programs. there is evidence suggesting gay males may allow Kennedy to bring the legislation to Kennedy said he planned to seek to attach earn slightly less than their heterosexual coun- the floor as a freestanding bill. a minimum wage bill to the foreign aid terparts." The bill, officially known as S. 966, authorization measure. Senator Richard Based on several population samples, the the Local Law Enforcement Enhance- Lugar (R-Ind.) introduced the foreign aid analysis conservatively benchmarked 6 per- ment Act, would give the federal govern- bill in close consultation with the White cent to 7 percent of the adult U.S. population as gay. lesbian or bisexual — or between 14 to 16 million individuals over the age of 18. The love them, but it is not a marriage." State Sen. Tom Reynolds estimate assumes that average income pat- was quoted in the Milwaukee Shepherd Express: "It seems to terns within the GLB population generally Action Wisconsin me that the idea of treating that sort of relationship as mar- reflect those of the population as a whole over riage makes a mockery of the institution." the age of 18, that the population may be "Unfortunately, too many of our lawmakers seem to lack adjusted to take into account a higher propor- Announces Sept. 30 basic human compassion." said Ott. "We hope that having tion of males. and based on same-sex house- LGBT people and our families sit down face-to-face with these hold Census data. that gays and lesbians lawmakers will help them have a heart. It will help them better appear more likely to live in metropolitan Lobby Day understand our lives and the very real need for equality." areas than the population as a whole. Action Wisconsin will coordinate the constituent meetings Given the growing visibility of the gay con- Madison — As state legislators began to recruit sponsors with state legislative representatives and senators. The day sumer dollar. Witeck noted that corporate for yet another attempt to ban same-sex marriage recognition, will begin on September 30 with a citizen lobby training at America is paying attention as shown by the pop- day for LGBT Action Wisconsin announced it will host a lobby 12pm, followed by the meetings from 1:30 to 3 p.m. ularity of new television trends such as Bravo's 30. equality in Madison on September Interested individuals can contact Action Wisconsin at "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," and innovative to vote The goals of the lobby day will be to ask lawmakers [email protected] for more details. The organization marketing campaigns by many Fortune 500 com- against the anti-marriage bill, support full civil marriage equal- is looking for regional volunteers across the state to help coor- panies to target same-sex households. employees. ity, and support domestic partner benefits for state dinate local participation in the event. "As consultants, we work to understand legislators in Wisconsin either donit under- "Too many Action Wisconsin is also asking those people who cannot buying patterns, attitudes and preferences of discrimination facing same-sex couples or they think stand the attend to participate from afar by contacting legislators via gay consumers," Witeck said. constituency." Action Wisconsin LGBT people are a disposable phone or email on the Sept. 30. "Buying power is just one part of this Ott said. "It is essential that large executive director Chris The lobby day will build upon the momentum created by a story: By digging deeper, we've also learned numbers of people from every corner of the state turn out to strong and growing statewide response to the soon-to-be intro- that one in five same-sex households have chil- lobby day in order to demonstrate that we will not sit by the duced anti-marriage bill. In just four days. over 700 messages dren under the age of 18, and usually have quietly while our rights are violated." were sent urging legislators not to join the anti-marriage bill needs similar to other families, while single Recently, a number of state legislators have publicly lined through Action Wisconsin's new online action center. So far, gay men tend to be early adopters and often up against equality. In the Fond du Lac Reporter, state Senator individuals in at least 107 of the 132 Wisconsin voting districts enjoy upscale products. Smart marketers look Carol Roessler (R-Oshkosh) sneered at the notion that same- have sent messages. The campaign lasts until August 18, the for these distinctions and develop strategies to sex couples deserve respect under the law, "It's no different deadline for legislators to join as co-sponsors of the bill. target this sizable market segment." he added. than my best girlfriend or my dearest niece,"' Roessler said. "I

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SAGE/Milwaukee The CCF hoard — both men and women attended the event. but mly women could play. Above (I-r) Mary Finely. Tony Rhodes. Robert Starshak. Ross Draegert. Scott Gunkle and CCF executive director Jenny Gryniewicz. (Senior Action in a Gay Environment) outlet for lesbian women and their straight Serving older gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals. allies; and three, we wanted to increase the CCF's Inaugural awareness within the female community that they can be a driving force for social justice but they need to become involved in philan- P.O. Box 510492 Women's Golf thropic giving. The first two goals we were a qualitative success; as for the third goal, we Milwaukee, WI 53203-0091 will have to wait and see." Outing a Success The evening began with a picnic dinner sponsored by BOXX Magazine, followed by a (414) 224-0517 Milwaukee — Despite temperatures fabulously fun group golf lesson with a local that rose above 100° and a last-minute PGA professional. At sundown, the ladies www.sagemilwaukee.com change of venue, compliments of the grabbed their glow-in-the-dark necklaces Milwaukee County Park System closing and golf balls and hit the links. The wide down. Dineen Golf Course, Cream City range of scores highlighted the varying levels Persons over fifty with health, financial, housing, Foundation's (CCF) first ever Women's Only of golf experience, but everyone had fun. A employment, personal problems etc can confidentially Night golf outing was a rousing success. survey passed out at the end of the night "We had 40 women golfers attend and revealed that 100% of the respondents would contact our social worker by using voicemail box one. we raised nearly $4,000." said Jennifer participate again. "That's all we can ask for," For information or to receive the monthly newsletter, Gryniewicz, CCF's executive director. "Our said Denise Wise, CCF board president. goal was three fold: one, we wanted to raise With the success of this first time event. use voicemail box two. funds to carry out CCF's mission: two, we CCF says they plan to make it an annual wanted to provide a fun and affordable social affair.

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From the beginning (800) 800-0350, ext.502, or e-mail: cards they were dealt: literature — education Positive Body Images we saw the creative process of the script- [email protected]. — can deal them a whole new hand." writing as a collaborative process, creating Professor Vopat has also played a sup- Madison — In an effort to combat nega- monologues and ensemble performances Professor Carole Vopat Wins portive role in Milwaukee's women's com- tive images of women in the media and directly from the real voices and experi- Teaching Award munity since the 1970s. fashion industry, and raise the level of ences of women and men in the Madison Madison — Carole G. Vopat, a 33-year awareness of positive body image for area. Audience members will be treated to veteran of the University of Wisconsin- Juana Vega Resource Center women and men, the Madison chapter of fresh and authentic performance that we Parkside who developed the school's Announces Fund-raiser the National Organization of Women is hope reflects how real these issues are to women's studies program and designed its Milwaukee — The Juana G. Vega producing a play called "Smash the our community," says Utley. first course in gay and lesbian literature. Resource Center Announces its Fall Giving Beautocracy — A Play on Fashion." The pro- For more information and tickets, call was honored in early September with a Campaign with the Awarding of its 2003 duction is set for Thursday, Sept. 25th at (608) 438-7117. Teaching Excellence Award from the UW Juana Gloria Vega Scholarship. the Bartell Theater, 113 E. Mifflin St., at Board of Regents. Vopat is a professor of The 2nd Annual Juana Gloria Vega 7:30 p.m. A fund-raiser for Madison NOW, St. Croix Valley GLBTs English and Women's Studies. Scholarship for Lesbian and Bisexual all proceeds raised are to be used to help Set Fall Meetings The award recognizes outstanding Latina students will be awarded to Calixta develop a peer counseling program on pos- St. Croix Valley — Out in the Valley, the career achievements by individuals and an Alvarez on October 7 at 6 p.m. at the itive body image. social and community-services group serv- exceptional commitment to teaching by Milwaukee LGBT Community Center. 315 "It is important as feminists to under- ing the GLBTA citizens of the St. Croix academic departments or programs. W. Court Street. negative and destructive effects stand the Valley, will meet on Saturday, Sept. 20, at a Nominees underwent a rigorous campus Calixta is a graduate of Milwaukee Area that unrealistic and negative imagery has member's private home in Woodbury, MN. selection process. which included support Technical College's G.E.D. program and is the minds of young people, and how the on The evening will begin with a potluck din- from students. Vopat will receive $5.000 entering her second year as an English As A bombardment of these images has on the ner at 6 p.m., followed after 7 by the meet- for professional development. Second Language student. mental health of young girls," says Kristen ing and program. The guest speaker is Regent Charles Pruitt of Milwaukee pre- • "My goal is to obtain an Associate Fricchione, Madison NOW president. . Macalester College Prof. Harry Hirsch, who sented the award to Prof. Vopat. Again and Degree in Business Mid-Management from Fricchione says the Madison NOW will report on his national GLBT survey of again, he said, students write that Vopat's MATC. I would also like to bring my moth- has worked hard to make this proj- chapter political attitudes, comparing the Twin teaching changed their lives: "Her students er, sister and two nephews to see what my community-based project drawing on ect a Cities to other major cities in the survey. do not just take a course from her, they enter. life is like in Milwaukee. MATC has been voices and experiences of real women the In October, the group will again de its struggle and eventually thrive and soar." very supportive of immigrants and people and men in the Madison area. Directed by Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Day on In thanking the regents for the award. of low income backgrounds." Tara Ayres and written in part by Kathy Saturday, Oct. 11, followed by a picnic at Vopat said she appreciated the board's Calixta arrived alone to Milwaukee in Utley of Madison NOW, the show includes the home of members who raise llamas. commitment to quality teaching, even in 1996 from the state of Veracruz, Mexico. original monologues and ensemble per- And, tentatively on Friday, Oct. 24, there the face of budget cuts, for the benefit of all Since then, she has worked at Maglio & Co. formances written and performed by cast will be a facilitated group discussion on students. "I want to give them that fervor as a vegetable cleaner and is currently members. matters of interest to GLBT citizens. and passion I learned in college." Vopat employed at JW Speaker in assembly and "We hope that audience members will Out in the Valley serves the 30,000 said. "I believe education makes us better quality control. be entertained as well as appreciative and GLBT citizens of the Valley and their fami- and helps us to rise." "At MATC. I see teachers and directors understanding of how damaging our mass lies and friends. The group meets during "I want to give my students what was who are always very helpful. I've always felt media culture demeans the real value of the third week (usually) of each month in given to me: a world transformed through welcomed and never discriminated against

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"Equally important is her atten- awareness of CCF, not only in Milwaukee Equality Knocks will deliver over 100 con- The Juana Gloria Vega Scholarship is tion to future giving, and she has already but throughout southeastern Wisconsin." stituent letters to Senator Plale in a face-to- named after the visionary Mexican-American. come up with a number of strategies to said Simoneau. face constituent meeting with gay and non- out Lesbian and native of Milwaukee, who promote philanthropy from the younger "Dan's expertise in computers, finan- gay allies and set up phone banks to have was brutally murdered on November 11, 2001 members of our community." cial accountability and the arts makes him constituents call him and express their opin- by her former girlfriend,s brother. Pablo New board members who have signed an attractive candidate for any board," said ion against these bills. Parilla is serving 65 years to life. Juana was a on for three-year terms include: Carl CCF's vice-president Robert Starshak. "We Equality Kngcks is organized by the GED and Culinary Arts Student at MATC but Bogner, Carol Roberts and Dan Simoneau. couldn't be more pleased that he has cho- LGBT Center Advocates, an advocacy organ- due to personal and financial obstacles she Bogner is an instructor at the UW- sen to share his talents with us." ization affiliated with the Milwaukee LGBT was unable to complete her studies. Milwaukee Film Department and is execu- The September 18 event is free and open Community Center that is working to win The Milwaukee LGBT Community tive director of the Milwaukee LGBT Film/ to the public, however donations will be equal rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual. Center, a 501c3 agency is our fiscal agent. Video Festival, a position that he has held accepted. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and transgender community. For more To make a tax-deductible contribution. for the last six years. The Milwaukee LGBT and beverages will be served, along with a information about the Center Advocates or write: The Juana Gloria Vega Scholarship. Film Festival is internationally known for cash bar. A short program at 6:15 p.m. will Equality Knocks project, please call (414) 315 W. Court Street, Suite 202C, its high quality and diverse array of films. feature two numbers from Men's Voices of 271-2656 ext.119, or email outvote@mkel- Milwaukee, WI 53212. "I am extremely interested in support- Milwaukee. a look back at what CCF accom- gbt.org. ing and expanding CCF's current scholar- plished in the past year. and a look ahead to ROW Grants $5,761 to ARM CCF to Introduce ships for LGBT youth through the John what they hope to achieve in the future. New Executive Director Cowles Scholarship fund, and, in general and Action Wisconsin and Board Members Equality Knocks Event Wisconsin. stimulating and supporting diverse cultural a Success Green Bay— Rainbow Over Milwaukee — The board of directors of activities and energies," said Bogner. "CCF Inc. (ROW) has granted $5,761 to two the Cream City Foundation (CCF) invites was instrumental in providing the LGBT Milwaukee — On September 6, volun- statewide organizations whose work directly you to come meet their new executive Film Festival a consistent bedrock of sup- teers for Equality knocks, a unique grass- impacts the lives of LGBT people living in director and new board members on port that has allowed the festival to blos- roots action program of the LGBT Center northeast and eastern Wisconsin. September 18 5 to 7 p.m. at 1451 som. Now I will have the opportunity to Advocates, took to the streets for the third The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Renaissance Place. The evening is an infor- encourage similar innovative programs in time this summer. will receive $3.000 for its prevention out- mal Donor Appreciation Reception and an our community. I am extremely honored." Equality Knocks targets certain legislators reach program in the agency's 17-county opportunity for everyone to learn more "Carol is a dynamo," said former CCF based on their LGBT legislative voting history. northeastern region. One of the most visible about CCF and the individuals who will president and current member-at-large, then goes directly to the targeted legislators ways the money will be used is for the provi- guide its mission. Tony Rhodes, speaking of Carol Roberts. district to lobby voters and identify and sion of barrier protection and other educa- Jennifer Gryniewicz became CCFis "She started an LGBT employee group-that organize non-gay support for LGBT issues of tional material at venues catering to the third exeeptive director in its twenty-one- fought for safe places and domestic part- equality. Equality Knocks gathers and,delivers region.s gay community. year history in April of 2003. Jenny comes nership benefits at her workplace, eFunds. constituent letters, then arranges a face-to- The Action Wisconsin Education Fund to CCF with a highly successful record of Their group accomplished that mission face constituent meeting with the targeted was granted its full request with a mix of community fundraising in the Milwaukee within three years. Her experience will cer- legislator. The non-gay allies are recorded and $1,761 outright and a matching grant of area. As campaign director of United Way tainly be a huge benefit when we are work- used in the future for mobilizing non-gay sup- $1.000. The funds will be used continue the in Waukesha County, she focused on work- ing with the struggles of emerging groups." port of upcoming LGBT issues. statewide civil rights organization's ongoing place giving: prior to that, Jenny was devel- Dan Simoneau is a program developer, In the last Equality Knocks project. can- 'project to provide information and opment director at the Grand Avenue as well as the membership chair for the vassers took to the streets of Jeff Plale (WI resources on domestic partnership benefits Club, a direct service agency. Transparent Watercolor Society of Senate District 7) who has yet to confirm his to area corporations and other employers in "Jenny's experience is sure to be a cre- America. He served two-years on the commitment to voting against the anti-mar- an effort to see such benefits extended to ative catalyst that will increase charitable Mayor's Task Force for the Arts in riage Senate Bill 233 (SB 233) and Assembly LGBT employees and their families. giving in the LGBT community." said Lewiston, Maine. "I would like to grow the Bill 475 (AB 475) that would explicitly ban . Denise Wise, president of CCF's board of organization and also grow community marriage equality for same-sex couples.

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He had been receiv- AFILIATED Manchester — Police officers marching ing threatening telephone calls in the days in their uniforms and gay actor Sir Ian leading up to the assault. MORTGAGE McKellen were big hits at the Europride According to Human Rights Watch: Manchester, England, Aug. 24. parade in "Ikramov was driving his car when a man We can handl your transaction in person, by phone or on the web. The parade moves to a different flagged him down and asked for a lift. When Contact us for a free pre-quatilication! European city each year. he pulled over, four men in black masks and "The parade featured jugglers, fire- camouflage uniforms opened the doors of www.amlc.net eaters, stilt walkers, royal look-alikes, a plastic bag on his Ikramov's car, placed 414.453.6700 800.550.7753 Wonder Woman and characters from the head, tied his arms and legs, and put him in Wizard of Oz," said the Manchester their car. The men beat Ikramov in the back of Evening News. the car and repeatedly restricted his air supply The lead contingent was the world's by tightening a belt around his neck to close largest rainbow flag. Flag creator Gilbert the plastic bag over his head. The men drove Baker constructed the quarter-mile-long Ikramov to the outskirts of Tashkent, where A Reputation of Integrity & Honesty monster to celebrate the gay symbol's 25th they demanded money from him, continued anniversary. the beating, and then left him by the Chirchik DAILY PAPER LAUNCHES River. Ikramov lost consciousness and only [hours later] was able to get help. [He] had GAY SUPPLEMENT two broken ribs and a concussion." Buenos Aires — One of Buenos Aires. Ikramov had been organizing a protest Argentina's major daily newspapers, over Sharipov's case scheduled for the fol- Cr6nica, has launched a weekly, 16-page lowing day outside Parliament. gay supplement. That morning, said Human Rights PATTI WYSOCKI DENISE DOEGE The premiere issue featured a cover Watch, "police came to the homes of several (414) 476-9070, x332 (414) 476-9070, x340 photo of the city's first 'civil-unioned' gay people intending to attend the protest ... and couple kissing. effectively put them under house arrest by itwyr: t;'[email protected] [email protected] "I suspect BA is the only city in the preventing them from leaving their homes world where a major newspaper includes a for the day. Others who managed to get to ShonwEsT free gay supplement each week," said local the area near the parliament were detained, activist Tom Hanks. put in buses, driven away, and later released. Buenos Aires began offering gay civil One activist, Elena Urlaeva, was on her way to 11622 W. North Ave. • Wauwatosa, WI 53226 unions on July 18. Registered couples the protest when people who later said they receive spousal rights in areas such as; were from the National Security Service insurance, health care, hospital visitation stopped her car and forcefully dragged her and bank loans. from it, kicking her. They detained her for next vacation; have an TO REGISTER several hours and later released her." or your TASMANIA 25, pleaded guilty Aug. 13 to Sharipov, 19 GAY COUPLES minors and running a sodomy, sex with • 1 1. The Australian state of Tasmania OK'd brothel, and was sent to jail for five and one- the nation's first partnership registry Aug. half years. He had earlier declared his inno- 29. It will come into effect Jan. 1. cence but fired his lawyers and admitted guilt The legislation creating the registry after officials threatened to hurt his mother. Bike in southern France with a passed the Legislative Council by a vote of The International Gay & Lesbian .friendli, gar gr oup. I I e also otter 7 to 5. It had passed the House of Assembly Human Rights Commission and other hiking, diving, rafting and /110/Y'. earlier, 22 to 3. human-rights groups believe the charges The law grants couples — whether the against Sharipov were concocted to silence Please call for a free catalog. relationship is sexual or not, whether they his journalistic criticism of police corrup- live together or not, and whether they even tion and human-rights abuses. choose to register or not — a broad range "Everything indicates that Sharipov of matrimonial rights, and allows regis- was arrested on false and sordid pretenses tered individuals to adopt a partner's bio- designed to rid the authorities of a bother- logical child. some, dissident voice," said Reporters AMMON Tasmanian Attorney General Judy Without Borders in a letter to Uzbek ADVENTURES' Jackson said "the registration model passed President Islam Karimov. 1-800-825-9766 ... stands alone as the best scheme of regis- www.ntve.encdvertturee.tom Page 10 Wisconsin IN Step September — September 24, 2003 • www.instepnews.com solve their political associations and each fight their own fights. LaatlittlAg:r The point being that having people in your group that haven't experienced all the same things that you have, or will want all the same things that you do, will hurt your group's ability to win political objectives. At reading this, I had an epiphany. I'm a • SORRY---11'S THE white, non-disabled, straight male with a Christian upbringing who despite all these 4•4:.-6-3*;;;;. CLOSEST THING TO A • external factors, still managed to become a lib- HARLEY RIDING SONG eral. I'm sorry Connie, I didn't realize my V I'VE Gov error. Apparently. I've been wasting a lot of precious time, energy and resources for people who have had different life experiences than me. And I guess from Connie's assertions, "my kind" has been detrimental to "your" objec- tives. I'm so sorry. I just didn't know. When I say I'm a liberal, I'm not refer- ring to white, shallow Northern liberalism which consists of voting ethically when it's politically expedient. I'm talking about the working for peanuts in non-profits, build- ing networks and bridges, down in the IS trenches, out on the streets, mobilizing BACK and advocating type of liberalism. Thanks to Connie, all of that can now become a k\\\\ distant memory for me. Despite my left- 0.0 \.\\ leaning tendencies to speak up when some- one (anyone) is being oppressed, I can now -.7VAII7,t • TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, look the other way with a clear conscience. O ELTON PLAYS A YAMAHA. I understand now that none of it is my business because I was not, to steal a phrase from the sage Connie herself, "born that way." I'm not one of "them" and I'm some bi's are non-monogamous just as some not responsible. I'm off the hook! lesbians are, some gay men are, some straight Think of all the free time, the reduced LETTERS people are and some trans people are. stress and the extra discretionary income In many polyamorous relationships I'll have now that Connie has shown me the (loving, committed relationships that don't error of my logic. Apparently, I'm only PrideFest Money Woes return phone calls after ten attempts at limit themselves to only two people), the socially accountable and morally com- calling the office and leaving messages is Dear Editor, "protection of marriage" is actually a hin- pelled to advocate for the socio-economic unacceptable. No call back, means no As an annual vendor of PrideFest, I drance or an outright danger — some plight of those that share my "birth acci- responsiblity, and no basic understanding states still allow the state to prosecute a dents." which are white, straight males strongly suggest the board there contact of business practices. each vendor and explain the financial state married person for adultery even without a without a noticeable genetic disability in Good luck in 2004, PrideFest. You will complaint and polyamorous people risk the United States (and as we all can see, of PrideFest. need it. The policy of no return phone calls, to losing their children, married or not, to that demographic is doing just fine). Lester S. Sutton, name just two difficulties this group faces. Therefore. I'm spared the inconvenience of talk about unpaid bills, will ultimately Ryder Truck Rental diminish the creditability of the entire And, as stated in number three, not all political action. Even among other white. community. It will also increase the finan- Letter Creates BI-Uproar bisexuals are polyamorous. straight males I've found that our lives' If a male to female transgender has a have not held — amazingly enough — cial pressure for the 2004 event. I for one Dear Editor, will be asking for cash upfront. I am a female partner, then this would fall under identical life experiences and so actually small vendor, so just think what approach There are so many problems with the "homosexual marriage" and by Connie's argu- under the "Connie Gospel," I'm not the large ones will take. letter by Connie (IN Step, Vol. 20, #17) that ment, then trans people should be included in obliged to assist them either. I can just If bills can't be paid in full, at least con- it is difficult to know where to begin. the LG group. And so should any bi's who focus on raising my family and making lots tact the vendors that help PrideFest go on. No one is saying that being bi or trans want to marry a same sex partner. of money. One of my children is a girl and I and make some kind of payment plan. No is the same "phenomena" as being gay or Connie says that transgender people don't have to worry about any political lesbian. The idea is that we all have had "don't want to be who they already are." My oppression she might experience in life. our sexual identity attacked, rejected, transgender friends tell me that their strug- That's a relief. fighting for 51% of the popu- undermined and/or ignored by main- gle is actually "to openly be who they really lation was a pain in the .... that leaves my \ I stream society and together we are larger are." Connie claims that only lesbians and son and you know what, there is a certain and stronger than we are apart. gay men go through this kind of struggle. generation gap I feel with him now that Not all lesbians and gay men want to Be careful playing up the "born that way" he's becoming a teenager. so I guess he's marry just as not all straight couples want argument — the rabid Christian right has gonna have to advocate for himself as well. to marry, nor all bi or trans couples. If you been throwing that in our faces by agreeing Especially if it turns out that God made only include lesbians and gay men that that, yes, we are born this way and that is OK him "born gay" and he just hasn't told me want the right to marry. you will not have — just control your behavior then. I think it yet. This means the only person I should enough numbers to get such laws pass, nor is critically important for all queer people to ever feel morally compelled to advocate for CALL FOR INFO: will you have enough numbers to stop anti- assert that, while we are born this way. we is me. Screw the rest of you! Thank you queer marriage laws from being passed. are also choosing to live our lives in line with Connie, a great weight has been lifted! Many bisexuals are monogahious and our heart's desires. and that we are proud to Another advantage to following the (414) 985-5151 Connie's sweeping statement that non- choose to be true to ourselves. "Connie Wisdom." by nature of the various monogamy is the "norm" for bisexuals is In closing. I believe that following Connie's accidents of my birth and my subsequent life inaccurate and uninformed. It is true that divisive advice would greatly weaken our abili- experiences I will always enjoy an inherent ty to work together to make the world a safe advantage in the USA. How lucky am I not to place for people to openly and freely love who have been born gay or belonging to other Counseling for: LGBT DANCE CLASS they love. Now, more than ever, we need to oppressed minorities who will never have work together to make the world a better place enough political clout to topple the current Relationship Issues Starting Oct. '03. Learn To for us all. The far right would like nothing paradigm. "my" paradigm? Gays by them- Depression/Anxiety Dance, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, more than to see us attack each other. Let's selves, lesbians by themselves, transgendered not give them the satisfaction. Sexual Identity Crisis etc. Qualified Instructor — by themselves, latinos by themselves and cer- Singles Welcome! Fridays Nikki Schlaishunt, Milwaukee tainly the disabled by themselves will never Dear Editor, have enough numbers to beat "my team" of Jeanie E. Simpkins, M.S. 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. 6 Week white, straight males! Without "your" groups Course $60. I would like to thank Connie for her working together, I'm on Easy Street from Wings of Healing editorial comments in your most recent now on. Especially if you sub-separate into Counseling Services For more info/sign-up edition. Connie stated that because there black and white gays, tall and short women, are differences in the life experiences and maybe, eventually, Abyssinian lesbians 1414) 325-6616 Call:14141 801-6321 between the LG Communities compared with speech impediments caused by genetic with the BT Communities they should dis- www.instepnews.com • September ii — September 24, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 11 variances who were born under the Libra showing the world that gay people can do sign in the Southeastern region of the United anything that anyone else can do. But the States during rainstorms. UIPS AND i UOTES most important thing I learned is I'm very How decent is Connie? As a lesbian, to loved by my partner, and I know that I can allow "my kind" to perpetually reign! I feel safe and happy and protected when I'm believe she shows an extraordinary degree of —New York Times Magazine around him, and I trust him implicitly." sportsmanship and consideration in this all Fashion Director Robert Bryan on —Reichen Lehmkuhl after he too often selfish culture of ours. Let's hear it "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" and husband Chip Arndt won CBS for Connie! She ended her editorial with, Carson Kressley, to The New York TV's "The Amazing Race." "God Be with Us." To paraphrase her, "God Times News Service. be with me and those of my ilk!" Under the Fab 5 Bashing "[We're] maybe at the other end of the context of her statements, I don't see a dif- spectrum, but we don't dis on anybody. ference! To become serious for a moment, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is exe- Everybody has been trying to get us to say the fight for civil rights and equal treatment crable — a catalog of homosexual stereo- we're angry that there is all this stereotyp- under the law is a political movement. It's types. played to a throbbing, techno-disco ing on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" not a social gathering, a team sport or a sup- beat, that also systematically denies its gay and that these guys are really flamboyant. port group. Unite or lose! Or you can leave it stars their complexity and their sexuality. But that's who they are. With us, I just look in the capable hands of Connie. From first scene to last, they trill and fuss. at it as. yes. finally the media is presenting Brad (the straight, white, Christian- displaying their talents at traditionally another type of gay person, and we just raised guy with no discernible genetic effeminate domestic tasks. The straight hope that the kids who are 12 to 20 years defects, but kind of short) guy, meanwhile, stands back, endures old, who might want to go to the Air Force some innocuous flirting and emerges as We Love Ruthie! academy. who are on a football team right the ultimate hetero stud. Talk about reaf- now, who are on a water polo team or cap- Dear Editor, Brown Wad? firming heterosexual primacy: the Fab 5 tain in a sport and are gay are saying: 'Wait Do we really have to go over this again? "See, in our community that's frowned are the very literal fairy godmothers who a second. I don't identify with Will on Will It seems as though yet another reader of upon when you have a big brown wad on help straight dudes hook up, and who then & Grace. Now what do I do? Oh, wait a sec- IN Step took the short bus to school. your finger. You're just kind of like, can we return to their own beds alone." ond. I identify more with those guys [from This is addressed to Kenny or Kevin or get rid of that?" — Reviewer Christopher Kelly, 'The Amazing Race']. OK, that's cool.— Danny or whoever it was that wasn't man —"Queer Eye for the Straight Fort Worth Star-Telegram. —Chip Arndt who, with husband enough to sign his real name in his letter Guy" Carson Kressley after Gay TV Coup Reichen Lehmkuhl, won TV's bashing Dear Ruthie. The Amazing Race Aug. 21, the cop straight guy they just made "If you look just at the news coverage of I'll try to use small words so you'll PlanetOut.com. over fed his girlfriend a gooey glob "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" alone. to understand (sorry, so "it will be clear"). of chocolate with his finger. Ruthie writes for entertainment (fun, to you'd be convinced that there weren't any Crazy Catholics make people laugh, etc.). She has never Weak Brain Muscle straight people on television." "You see the Catholic Church denounc- —Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against claimed to be accredited (educated or "I do support domestic partnership. I ing gay marriage when they have been Defamation Executive Director Joan learned — basically went to school for) in think that gay marriage [sic] is something doing worse in their own church. And MetroWeekly. any type of psychoanalysis (evaluation of that should be between a man and a Garry to D.C.'s never mind how they behaved during one's motives, dreams, desires, feelings). woman." World War II! The Holocaust didn't bother She is not pulling a Dr. Laura and —Arnold Schwarzenegger Canadians Getting It Right them. But gay marriage bothers them. I assuming a persona (pretending to be think they should clean their own house on the Fox News Channel. adequate. something she's not) in order to further "Less than equal is less than before telling me how to clean mine.- another institution [such as civil her own ideals. If you have been reading "Fag Business" To create -Tennis champ unions] just contributes to the fact that we her column for the years it has been print- like fags just Martina Navratilova to "Men shouldn't feel would tell those members of the gay and ed, you should have determined (came to to have nice-looking The New York Times Magazine. because they want lesbian community that they are not the conclusion) that most letters are not of Recently I posed for bodies. Another thing: entirely part of our society. Why wouldn't a serious nature. When a question of a seri- caused much com- a gay magazine, which they be part of marriage?" ous nature is posed (asked), she always ment. But it doesn't bother me. Gay people —Canadian Justice Minister refers the person to a professional or pro- are fighting the same kind of stereotyping Your First Gay Leather Retail Shop Cauchon as quoted fessional organization. that bodybuilders are: People have certain Martin It seems odd to me that this is not the misconceptions about them just as they do by the Edmonton Sun. first letter sent in to bash Ruthie and that about us. Well, I have absolutely no hang- praying. But I the senders always seem to say the exact ups about the fag business: though it may "I'm a Catholic and I'm same thing. Now we have you, Mr. Alias bother some bodybuilders, it doesn't affect am the prime minister of Canada and ... responsible for the (using another identity). Could you be the me at all." I'm acting as a person of my religion — I same person who has written before? If so. —Arnold Schwarzenegger nation. The problem deal with it in other circumstances." I wouldn't be suprised if one day Ruthie to Oui magazine, August 1977. walks right over and lets you know what —Canadian Prime Minister she thinks of you. It was more difficult Howard Dean on Real Issues Jean Chretien on his support for than I thought to write for someone of "Eventually when full gay and lesbian full same-sex marriage as your intelligence. You make being moronic rights are available, Americans will do quoted by the Edmonton Sun. (stupid) seem so easy. what they did in Vermont. They'll realize Tony Torti, Milwaukee it's not such a big deal. People are people. "If people want to do something and it doesn't hurt other people. doesn't reduce Dear Editor, You know what the biggest issues in the gay and lesbian community are? Just like other people's rights. we should let them ION ATMir The LGBT corn. amity in Wisconsin they are in everyone else's society: jobs and do it. Why not?" "A Biker leather Shop" faces challenging t i• vs. There are many health insurance." —Canadian Defense Minister 438 N. Frances St • Madison • 53703 issues of major imp: tance. The money —Democratic presidential John McCallum on his support for situation with PrideFest, the upcoming candidate Howard Dean to full same-sex marriage as quoted by (608) 663-BIKE DOMA vote in the state's legislature, St. Louis' exp magazine, Aug. 29. the Edmonton Sun, Aug. 13. OPEN: Mon - Sat. llam - 8 p.m. domestic violence, substance abuse and, of "The Amazing Race" Boys (Closed for Sturgis Aug. 2nd thru 10th) course, the writings of Dear Ruthie. "I actually think these kinds of shows The "anonymous" letter-writer in your [like "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"] that Get Their 15 Minutes last issue, who took poor Ruthie to task, are sort of in-your-face are gonna pass "The hardest part of this race was to has hit upon the most pressing issue of our eventually because as gays and lesbians open up to the other people on it. To show generation! gain greater and greater acceptance in a lot of wonderful people that are here that God forbid that an IN Step writer America they're going to be accepted as we're just like them. We're Americans, Downtown Auto Body (Ruthie) should provide some well-needed human beings and these shows are going we're teammates of these guys, and we just 3425 N. Holton St. • Milwaukee humor in a clearly unhumorous era! The to lose their shock and novelty value." happen to be gay. ... In the end., people 964-7170 ph • 964-5010 fax time has come for the LGBT community to —Howard Dean. look at both Reichen and myself and they www.downtownautobody.net stand together against drag queen advice see love, and they realize that Reichen and Paint and Detailing • Fender Repair • Refinishing columnists. Unite I say! Carson was Freeze-dried I are partners — and together, we can do Painting • Wrecks Rebuilt • Unibody & Frame Repair Forget homophobia, forget violence looks like he was freeze-dried in anything." Brakes • Suspension • Exhaust • Tires & Rims "He Custom Accessones • General Repairs against LGBTs, forget discrimination ... 1978 and brought back to life as a stereo- —Chip Arndt after he and hus- this is an area we real ,' need to focus our typical 1970s queen. I can't believe that he band Reichen Lehmkuhl won CBS attention on! I, for one, pledge never to ask "If we can't fix worked at Ralph Lauren with those shirts, TV's "The Amazing Race," Aug. 21. it, we'll bury it." a drag queen for advice again ... unless I and the matching necklaces and bracelets. make-up tips. Tony Balistren, Jr., need some The irony of it all is that the other guys are "This race was about a lot of things. It Ron Seymour% Appleton Owner better dressed than him." was about competitiveness. It was about Page 12 Wisconsin IN Step September ii — September 24, 2003 • www.instepnews.com arts • nite life • calendar • classies Milwaukee Ballet Opens Season with "Romeo & Juliet" Milwaukee — Michael Pink's fiery retelling of Shakespeare's tragic romance "Romeo & Juliet" will ignite the Milwaukee Ballet's new season Sept. 25-28 in Uihlein Hall of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. fi movie, .Sept. 26 through Oct. 12 in the The tale of two young lovers creates a tug-of-war between Cabot Theatre of the Broadway Theatre true love and family duty as Juliet and Romeo must decide Center, 158 N. Broadway. between their passion for each other and their desire to remain true to their feuding families. The Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra will "Little Shop of Horrors" first opened in perform Prokofiev's beautiful score. 1982 and became the highest-grossing Off First performed by the Atlanta Ballet in 2000. "Romeo & Juliet" marks Pink's choreographic debut as Artistic Director of the Broadway show as well as the third longest- Milwaukee Ballet. His choreography of pieces like "Dracula," "Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Swan Lake" has been acclaimed by running musical in Off Broadway history. critics worldwide. "I could think of no better way of inaugurating the 2003-04 season than by presenting this classic tale." said It tells the hilarious story of Seymour and Pink. "Elements of surprise and excitement will contribute to one incredible experience for all who attend." his Skid Row flower shop co-workers who This production of "Romeo & Juliet" brings the return of costume designer Judanna Lynn, who was praised for her exquisite become overnight sensations with a man- designs in last May's premiere of "Scheherazade." The dramatic fight scenes in the play will be directed by Lee Ernst, a resident eating plant named Audrey II. The show's actor with the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. book and lyrics are by Howard Ashman For tickets and show times, call the Milwaukee Ballet at (414) 643-7677, or visit the company's website at: www.milwaukeebal- and Alan Menken, who later created the let.org. Disney films "The Little mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin." The cast of "Little Shop" includes Outwords Rocks with woman is taught and healed by nature — by actor for fifteen years. He has appeared in Skylight favorites Benjamin Howes as beneath her teet. ten shows at the Stackner Cabaret, and has Theisen as Mr. "Unplugged" Sept. 20 the very land Seymour, William McComas is the founder of the teen- performed with the Madison Rep. the Mushnik, and Michelle Smith as Audrey — Milwaukee — On Saturday, Sept. 20, suicide prevention program "Rock Against Skylight Opera, Next Act Theatre, and the three shop employees. Additional cast Outwords Books will host a special appear- Depression." He started out as a screen- other groups. members are Steven M. Koehler as Orin. ance by Paul McComas, author of writer with a masters degree in film and is For tickets and show times, call (414) Arsene DeLay as Chiffon, Dawn Miller as "Unplugged." But this isn't a typical author a fiction-writing instructor and perform- 224-9490. Tickets can be purchased online Crystal, and Malkia Stampley as Ronette. reading — it is a multi-genre presentation ance artist whose short story collection, 24/7 at www.milwatikeerep.com. The infamous Audrey II will come to life that will offer a performance of scenes and "Twenty Questions," is in its third printing. Mexican Prints on Display at via the voice of Bill Jackson and operator songs from the book, the story of bisexual For further information, call (414) 963- Peter Bruce. The show will be directed by rock musician Dayna Clay, who struggles 9089, or visit: www.outwordsbooks.com. Madison Art Center Pam Kriger with musical direction by against depression despite being at the top Madison — The search for national Jamie Johns. "2 Pianos, y Hands" Plays at of the music world. identity provides the historical backdrop For tickets and show times, call (414) The event begins at 7 p.m. and is a 45- the Stackner Cabaret for "La vida en marcha: Mexican Prints 291-7800 between noon and 6 p.m. minute performance featuring McComas, Milwaukee — Two would-be famous from the Permanent Collection," a new Monday-Saturday. Teresa Schweigert, an actor/singer from pianists tell their story of growing up at the exhibition showing at the Madison Art Theatre X to Present keyboard in the delightful musical comedy Center. 211 State St.. through January -4. Of "2 Pianos, 4 Hands." playing at the 2004. "What Matters Milwaukee Repertory Theatre's Stackner In the wake of the Mexican Revolution Milwaukee — The X stands for the Cabaret. 108 E. Wells St., through Nov. 2. (1910-20). the country experienced an unknown. Communication is the purpose. A The show features the artistic talents of artistic revival that changed the face of its group of actors and actresses in their twenties Richard Carsey and Jack Forbes Wilson. leading institutions. Moved by the plight will develop 90 minutes of original materials "2 Pianos, 4 Hands" begins with young of their countrymen and inspired by the for a performance that will open Theatre X's Richard — Richy — being told he's too young European avant garde. Mexican artists 2003-04 season on Sept. 25 at the Broadway to play the pedal. So begins the journey of embraced modernization. As they trans- Theatre Center. 158 N. Broadway. The show two boys — Richard and Ted — in search of formed public buildings with colorful will run through Oct. 19. concert pianist stardom. Two actors, two murals, they increasingly turned to the The young performers and writers will pianos and many, many characters grace graphic arts and wrote a new chapter in the communicate what matters most to them. the stage as fifteen years of learning the art history of printmaking, producing master- They will create a performance that is true of piano playing pass by. As the boys ful woodcuts, etchings and lithographs. to their experiences and which is fashioned mature so does their piano playing. From "La vida en marcha" — "The March of in their own language. "What Matters" is "Little Birch Canoe" they move to audition- Life" — chronicles four decades of Mexican intended to give audiences a theatrical pic- the Twin Cities, and Milwaukee drummer ing for the conservatory and playing jazz. printmaking and features 100 works by 34 ture of what and how this generation Tim Buckingham. It takes place at In addition, there lies the universal plight artists. Among those represented are the thinks. The performance will be created by Outwords, 2710 N. Murray Ave. This musi- of all those with an ounce of training and celebrated muralists Diego Rivera. Jose the actors during a six-week workshop cal/dramatic event is presented with the talent: the will and the dream to be a pro- Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro directed by Theatre X Artistic Director cooperation of Outwords Books, Gifts & fessional musician, athlete, actor, dancer. Siquieros (known collectively as "los tres John Schneider. Coffee. Milwaukee P-FLAG and Project Q. Through two strong characters, "2 Pianos, grander"), along with Jean Chariot, Carlos The members of the young ensemble Despite being at the height of her 4 Hands" captures the humor that comes Merida and Rufino Tamayo. The exhibition come from a variety of backgrounds. and career, Dayna is struggling to make it with learning to play the piano, and the documents the remarkable synthesis of all are experienced performers. They through the final concert of a wildly suc- sense of loss of eventually learning to let go indigenous and European traditions these include: ►ulia Gillirig, Chantal Harpole. cessful tour. Tormented by an ever-deepen- of the dream. artists achieved, many of whom lived or Andy Herr°. Darryl ,Holman, Nick ing depression, the 27-year-old rocker Carsey (Richard) returns to The Rep worked abroad during their formative years. Olszewski, Nicolo Onarato, Annie Paul, hands her guitar to a fan and beats a hasty after appearing in "Little by Little" and Admission to this exhibition is free of Vanessa Rawls, Primavera Romero- retreat. First she heads for Chicago where "School for Wives." He is in his seventh charge. Please note that it will be closed for Montoto. Melissa Blue Thompson and she attempts suicide, but nature steps in to season as the Skylight Opera Theatre's two weeks beginning Nov. 16 to accommo- Andre Ward. Lexi Klupchek is the spare her. Still unsure whether her life is Artistic Director where he has recently date a special event. After that, it will be on As Distant Director and Roberta Hudgens worth living, she forfeits her career and music' directed "The Fantasticks," view again through Jan. 4. For more infor- serves as Design Intern. disappears. setting out incognito for parts "Chicago," and "The Spitfire Grill.- mation, call (608) 257-0158. For tickets, show times and more infor- unknown eventually trading the bright Forbes Wilson (T-d), like Carsey. was "Little Shop of Horrors" at mation call Theatre X at (414) 291-7800. lights of stardom for the Badlands of South born and raised in Nebraska. He attended The opening night performance is a pay- Dakota. the University of Wisconsin and after Skylight Opera what-you-can night. A gripping chronicle of depression. working at American Players Theatre for a Milwaukee — The Skylight Opera recovery, and self-reinvention. few years, he moved to Milwaukee, where Theatre will present "Little Shop of "Unplugged" is also the tale of how a young he has worked as a pianist. singer. and Horrors," a musical spoof of the 1950s sci- www.instepnews.com • Septembei ii — September 24, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 13 (Undertow). Joey K7neiser's Tennessee tiger's growl is tamed by the presence of MUSIC percussionist Kelly Smith; it's like pouring honey over gravel. Sneers are softened, but not suppressed, on songs such as "These musicians. The eleven songs on Echo's self- City Lights Shine." "Remember Me titled debut (New Line) are a striking bal- Tomorrow Night," "Golden Houses," One-named ance of Askew and Nakamura collabora- "When Easy Street Gets Hard To Find." tions (the best of which include "Spark,s and "The Rutherford County Line." On A Wheel" and "Surrender") alongside You might say that the pressure was on Wonders chill-out covers of standards by Cole Porter for Grandaddy to follow up its acclaimed ("I've Got You Under My Skin." "Night 2000 album The Sophtware Slump with By Gregg Shapiro And Day," "Every Time We Say Goodbye," something spectacular. Sumday (V2) isn't ith the electroclash movement "Love For Sale"), Arlen & Mercer ("That spectacular. but it's close. Now that The picking up where new wave Old Black Magic"), Jobim ("The Girl From Flaming Lips have moved beyond cult sta- Ipanema") and Hillard and Mann ("In The Wsynth-propelled music left off tus, followers such as Grandaddy stand a bizarre sounds that make for great highway Wee Small Hours Of The Morning"). almost twenty years ago, I've been thing a chance to be heard by a wider audience. music. Especially roadworthy are "Care." Sunlight Makes Me Paranoid (Kemado) lot about some of my favorite groups from Songs from Sumday that deserve such an "Black California," "Burden," "All Wrong." is the bright debut disc by NYC glam/garage that period. A Boston duo called audience include "Now It's On," "The Go and the particularly suitable "Honk." quartet Elefant. The ten songs on the album November Group ranks high on that list. In The Go-For-It," "The Group Who Like Kaada. Pram's songs are steeped in After putting out two independently are ideal for the next phase of the new wave Couldn't Say." "El Caminos In The West." retro and vintage settings, making them released albums in 1981 and 1983. revival — let's call it the next wave — that is "Saddest Vacant Lot In The West," and sound like selections from sixties movie November Group released their final almost certain to follow in the glittery foot- "Stray Dog and the Chocolate Shake." soundtracks. The instrumental "Track Of album on A&M in 1985. I'm mentioning steps of the electroclash scene. Songs such as Blanca Rojas sounds like a Southern The Cat." which opens Dark Island "Now That I Miss Her," "Bokkie," "Tonight November Group because Adult, another California version of Bjork on Poise Is The (Merge). comes complete with a haunting Let's Dance" (with its echoes of early New Greater Architect (-Second Nature) by the whistle, which is eventually surrounded by Order), "Love," "Ester," and the title track all band she fronts called Ilya. Her indifferent horns and period guitar. The vibrato syn- sound as if they are meant to be danced to, ..••••••• vocals draw the listener in, especially on more thesizer on "Penny Arcade" hovers just so you'd better get busy. rhythmic tracks such as "Isola," Rana." above Rosie Cuckston's breathy vocals. For a band with one name. Francine "Blatchford," and "Disturbed." The longer "The Pawnbroker" sounds likes it could knows how to give an album a lengthy title. (up to eight minutes), down tempo songs have been recorded in 1964, at the time Said album 28 Plastic Blue Versions of don't have the same energy and may cause lis- that the Rod Steiger movie of the same Endings Without You (Q Division) is a tener's attention to drift away like an ice floe. name was playing in theaters. "Paper Hats" pleasing, near lounge (take a listen to I've made a few cross-country driving is the closest Pram comes to party music, "Inside Joke"), lightly psychedelic ("This trips this year Kaada has been on a couple even though it may be a pity party and the Sunday's Revival," "Ratmobile," of those with me. Thank You For Giving instrumental "Sirocco" could be the song "Uninstall") effort that deserves more Me Your Valuable Time (Ipecac). Kaada's that the hostess dances to after she's had attention than it will probably get. debut disc is a distinctive blend of samples too much to drink. The near tropical Insurgent country band Glossary and beats and deeply soulful vocals. Clearly "Leeward" is the appropriate predecessor understands the value of female vocals on influenced by the music of the fifties and to the wavy album closer "Distant Islands." its album How We Handle Our Midnights sixties, Kaada has created a fusion of duo, reminds me so much 9f them on their album Anxiety Always (Ersatz Audio). Removed, yet dramatic, vocals ride the electronic waves of songs such as Unromantically robotic, songs such as "The Cold Call," "Glue Your Eyelids it's time for e ual it Together," "Blank Eyed, Nose Bleed," "People, You Can Confine," and "We Know How To Have Fun," electronically evoke Wisconsin presents another time. Say so in Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003. Action Where Adult's songs are distant and LEAD—Legal Equality Action Day. It's time to tell your legislators: cold, the songs on Feast Of Wire (Quarterstick) by Calexico are as warm as • you've had enough of legislative attacks on the Arizona sun. Beginning with the lesbian and gay families almost uplifting "Sunken Waltz" and con- • we need to legalize civil marriage for same-sex tinuing on to the dark velvet lushness of couples in our state "Black Heart," the drive over the cliff that is leading "Not Even Stevie Nicks...," the Roswell, • Wisconsin should follow the example of New Mexico soundtrack "Attack El Robot! private employers and provide health insurance employees Attack," the mariachi horns of "Across The to the same-sex partners of state Wire," and the southwestern jazz of Sign up for LEAD online at: "Crumble," you'd be wise to feast your ears on Calexico. www.actionwisconsin.org If you are a liner notes reader, you will probably recognize the name Joy Askew for You can use our site to make an appointment the years that she recorded with people with your legislators. Then, when you come to such as Joe Jackson, Laurie Anderson and Madison, we'll provide basic training in Peter Gabriel. Seven years ago she released effective citizen lobbying and an informational her long-awaited solo disc Tender City. packet of materials you can refer to. which, if you can find, is well worth pos- You can also sign up by mailing us this form. sessing. Echo, Askew's latest musical incar- nation, is essentially a duo (with Takuya Nakamura), with the assistance of other sept. 30th schedule at the state capitol: Lobby Day Training: 12:00 pm Meet Legislators: 1:30 phi CAme Meet in Capitol rotunda: 3:00 pm Victory Party! 3:00 5:00 pm *4.

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Wisconsin's lesbian. gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization. Page 14 Wisconsin IN Step September ii September 24, 2003 • www.instepnews.com By Jamakaya MADISON he Fall performing arts season is already underway here in StageQ. Madison's queer theatre Wisconsin. The arts scene is company, opens its new season Nov. 7 with humming (and dancing and a production of James Kirkwood's New emoting!) and the diversity of Year's Eve themed comedy "PS: Your Cat is Tofferings should make everyone, from the Dead." It will be followed March 10-27 by occasional theatre-goer to the most hard- Terrence McNally's "Corpus Christi," a re- ened critic, thrill with anticipation. telling of the story of Jesus in which he and We've organized this review geographi- his 12 apostles are gay men. It's a play that cally between Madison, Milwaukee and has been picketed in the past by religious other cities statewide. We encourage every- groups. Rounding out the season next June one to send us information from their will be the world premiere of Mark parts of the state so we can provide even Eisman's "Dodo for President," about a better coverage in the future. Contact num- woman candidate's bid for the White bers and websites are included after each all Arts Preview House. All shows are at the Bartell Theatre. entry so you can obtain more information. 113 E. Mifflin St. (608) 204-0306. MILWAUKEE www.stageq.com. Following its successful production of R.S.V.P. Productions, which recent- "Psychos in Love." the always provocative ly debuted with a Judy Garland musical Broom Street Theater offers revue, is back with "Times Square Angel." "Frankenstein Smankenstein" Sept. 12- a queer fantasy by Charles Busch featuring 19. followed by "The Economist and IN Step's own Dear Ruthie, Nov. 22-30 at Oct. I billed as the true love story the Off the Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells St. the Ballerina." of a famous gay economist and a renowned In February, look for Terrence McNally's ballerina, Nov. 7-Dec. 14. Broom side-splitting "It's Only a Play." It's full of Russian p.m. Fridays through name-dropping and back-stabbing at the Street performs at 8 1119 Williamson St. Tickets opening night party of a show that's just Sundays, at for original tanked! (414) 327-2552. are only $7 at the door, a steal (608) 244- With a name like Bialystock & plays performed with brio! 8338. www.broomstreet.org. Bloom, this theatre company has a lot to pany. The season began with a reading of Meanwhile. Danceworks offers t flamenco live up to, or down to — oh, whatever! B&B Garcia Lorca's "The House of Bernarda workshop with Isabella Cascarano four Through Sept. 21, the Madison world began its season with "Unidentified Alba" and gains momentum with Saturdays in October, and Danceworks Repertory Theatre is staging the Human Remains" (running through Sept. "Memoir." a one-woman play about Sarah Performance Company presents Ben premiere of Sarah Ruhl's "Eurydice," a 14), and continues with "Never the Sinner," Bernhardt, starring powerhouse Angela Munisteri's "Terminal Event" Oct. 3 at 7:30 modern retelling of the Greek myth. and a new take on the infamous Leopold and lannone, Oct. 30-Nov. 16. In January .p.m. at 325 E. Walnut. That's in addition to the "Fall Festival of the Future," a series of Loeb murder case, Oct. 31-Nov. 16. Next comes an all-new version of the popular the many dance classes held weekly at new plays. October will bring the March sees "An Empty Plate in the Café du "Red Pepper Jelly" revue, followed in Studio 1661 (N. Water St.) for everyone Wisconsin premiere of "The Credeaux Grand Boeuf," followed by the annual March by Neil LaBute's "The Shape of from kids to seniors. (414) 277.8480. Canvas," Oct. 24-Nov. 16. The holiday sea- "guilty pleasure" called "Johnny Rod's Things." Renaissance is housed at the Off- www.danceworks1661.org. son will be celebrated with a production of Swinging Burlesque Circus." (414) 223- Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. (414) The Skylight Opera Theatre. "Heartland. A Musical," about family life 0479. www.bialystockbloom.com. 273-0800. www.r-t-w.com. Milwaukee's light opera company, is offer- and love in the Midwest, Dec. 5-28. Next The intimate Boulevard Ensemble. Also at the Off-Broadway Theatre is ing the delightfully loony "Little Shop of year brings "Mercy of a Storm" in January. where new talent abounds, opens its new Next Act Theatre, which begins its sea- Horrors" Sept. 26-Oct. 12: the Milwaukee and August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" in season with "A Girl's Guide to Chaos." Oct. son with "Mindgame," a "psycho-thriller premiere of "The Christmas Schooner" March. Most shows are performed in the 2-19, followed by the Milwaukee premiere with a brain-snapping twist of an ending," Nov. 28-Dec. 21: and "Romeo & Juliet" in Isthmus Playhouse of the Madison Civic of Stephen Sondheim's rediscovered 1957 Sept. 18-Oct. 12. "Bravo, Caruso!" follows January: Shows are in the lovely Cabot Center, 211 State St. (608) 256-0029. musical. "Saturday Night." Oct. 23-Nov. 9. from Nov. 20-Dec. 21, with Milwaukee the- Theater of the Broadway Theatre Center. www. ma diso n re p. org. Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" takes atre vet David Cecsarini playing the role of 158 N. Broadway. (414) 291-7800. www.sky- Strollers Theatre begins this month center stage Dec. 11-28, followed by the great singer. sharing stories of his lightopera.com. The Florentine Opera with a series of short comedic plays called "Theatre District," a gay-themed comedy. career. The race-themed drama "Between Company will present Verdi's "La Traviata" "All in the Timing" Sept. 4-20. followed by Dec. 31-Jan. 18. February brings "Waiting Men and Cattle" plays Jan. 29-Feb. 22. Nov. 8. 12, 14 and 16 in Uihlein Hall of the Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park with for Godot," and in April. it's the annual (414) 278-0765. www.nextact.org. Marcus Center. 929 N. Water St. Wagner's George," Nov. 6-29. January brings David Wisconsin Playwrights Festival. Boulevard Celebrating its 50th year, the "Tristan and Isolde" follows in February. Mamet's hard-hitting "Glengarry Glen Studio Theatre is at 2252 S. Kinnickinnic Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in the (414) 291-5700. vww.florentineopera.org. Ross." Jan. 8-31. and then, a real contrast. Ave. (414) 744-5757. www.boulevardthe- Baker Theatre Complex at 108 E. Wells St., Present Music opened its season with Shakespeare's sparkling romantic atre.com. offers great entertainment on three stages. Sept. 5 but will perform v on Oct. 31 with comedy. "Much Ado About Nothing" Theatre X has apparently overcome Opening at the Quadracci Powerhouse "Hitchcock Halloween" in the Grand March 4-27. Shows are performed at the its internal challenges and promises anoth- Theatre this month were Shakespeare's Reception Hall of the Milwaukee Art Bartell Theatre. 113 E. Mifflin St. (608) er season of provocative new works. This "Richard III" and "Mary Stuart," (to Nov. Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Its 238-8183. fall brings "What Matters," in which an 9). to be followed by Larry Shue's hilarious Thanksgiving concert Nov. 23 at St. John's The Madison Theatre Guild ensemble of diverse 20-somethings from "The Foreigner," Nov. 19-Jan. 4. The more Cathedral features the Milwaukee launches its season with a productions of the area express their interests and con- intimate Steimke Theatre will present Neil Children's Choir, the Bucks American the musical comedy "Stop the World. I cerns in an original production directed by Simon's "The Sunshine Boys," Oct. 10-Nov. Indian Drumming and Singing Group and Want to Get Off" Oct. 3-18, followed by the ' artistic director John Schneider, Sept. 25- 9. "Suburban Motel" in February: and Sam Bach via pipe organ. (414) 271-0711. perennial favorite, "A Christmas Story." Oct. 19. Up next will be "Full View," an Shepard's "True West" next April. The www.presentmusic.org. based on Jean Shepherd's holiday tales. interactive performance art show by Pegi Stackner Cabaret is currently humming Alverno Presents is bringing jazz Dec. 5-20. The Guild stages Beckett's Taylor and Ted Brusubardis, Oct. 23-26. with "2 Pianos, 4 Hands" with Richard great Wynton Marsalis Oct. 18. the "Waiting for Godot" Feb. 8-28. Most shows Shows are in the Studio Theatre of the Carsey and Jack Forbes Wilson (to Nov. 2), Australian folk group The Waifs Nov. 7, are at the Bartell Theatre. 113 E. Mifflin St. Broadway Theatre Center. 158 N. to be followed by "The Winter Theatre Les Deux Monde in "Memoire (608) 238-9322. Broadway. (414) 278-0555. Wonderettes," in which our musical won- Vive" Jan. 31. Kate and Anna McGarrigle The Madison Civic Center always The Chamber Theatre, which per- ders prep for their big holiday gig at Feb. 14, and Ben Munisteri and the offers an eclectic mix of entertainment. forms just across the hall in the Cabot Harper's Hardware, Nov. 7-Jan. 4. The Danceworks Performance Company March Selected highlights this fall include: Ann- Theatre of the Broadway Center, opened its annual production of Dickens' "A 6. All shows are in the Pitman Theatre. Margret & Company, Sept. 26: percussion- season with "The Bible: The Complete Christmas Carol" plays Nov. 22-Dec. 28 at 3431 S. 39th St. on Alverno's campus. (414) ist Bobby Sanabria and Ascension (as part Word of God (abridged)." "The Drawer the Pabst Theater. (414) 224-9490. 382-6044. of the Isthmus Jazz Fest), Oct. 4; National Boy." being universally acclaimed as a www.milwaukeerep.com. The Milwaukee Symphony Theatre of the Deaf: "Oh. Figaro!" Oct. 5: "new classic." follows Oct. 18-Nov. 2. "The The Ko-Thi Dance Company's Orchestra, under the direction of Sweet Honey in the Rock. Oct. 12; Wynton Guys," Anne Nelson's play about the brave Harvest 2003 concert is set for Nov. 6-8 at Andreas Delfs, is offering a full season of Marsalis Septet. Oct. 20: Jazzworks Dance firefighters who saved thousands but per- the Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells St. The Classics and Pops concerts. Highlights this Company. Nov. 1: Spalding Gray in "It's a ished in the World Trade Center. rounds company and its West African dancing and fall include: Midori. Sept. 12-14: Berlioz's Slippery Slope." Nov. 22: and Windham out the year. Nov. 28-Dec. 21. 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Two American beers for $2 from 9pm Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m.. 2-4.1 drinks up when you ore shirtless. FMI: (414) 347-1962. to 1 o.m. FMI: www.putsemilwaukee.com. to $3.75, $1 off all others ALL NIGHT LONG, $2 shot specials. • Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): Happy Hour, 48 p.m. 2-41 drinks up Rainbow Room (Madison): SI off rail and domestic. Wednesday, Sept. 17 Fluid (Mllw.): 2-41 drinks from 5 p.m. til 8 p.m. FMI: to $3.75, $1 off oil others. Underage night begins at 9 p.m., 50C off wwtv.fluki.gaym ke.com. all drinks, 52 shot specials. Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison): Grill open! 2-41 Happy Hour runs Chip and Py's (Mequon): Live Jazz Wednesdays, 6-9 from 4 to 7 p.m. Free pool with drink purchase from 9 p.m. to close. p.m. Reservations. 1340 W. Towne Square Rd. (I-43 at The Harbor Room (Milw.): Happy Hour 8 o.m.-Noon, Bloody Marys. Club at9 (Milw.): Amateur Strip Nite! No cover. SI tap beer, $2 rails Mequon Rd.) Call (414) 241-9589. 8, 3.6 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks and free pizza. 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Boot Camp (M, L/L) FMI: rnvw.switch.gaymke.com. 209 E. Nat'l Ave., 53204. — 643-69oo The Nut Hut (Milw.): Pull tabs, 5 to 7 p.m. Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! 9 p.m. Pulse (Milw.): 3-9pm, Ultra-fabulous pulsing prime time happy hour C'est La Vie (Mw, 0) Super Beer Bust All U Can Drink! 55 domestic, S7 premium. 1/2 price Upper Shelf. FMI: www.pulsemilwaukee.com. 2.4.1 231 S. 2nd St., 53204 291.9600 Walker's Pint (Milw.): Happy Haut roils and bottles, 4:30- South Water St. Docks (Milw.): Open at 5 sm. Happy Hour, S-8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. $4 Long islands, $4 pitchers of Lite, 7:30 p.m. to close. Club 219 (MW, Di, V) Switch (Milw.): Happy Hour, 6-9 p.m., with Michael Johnson (aka Woody's (Milw.): Happy Hour, 4.8 p.m., $1.25 tops, $1.75 rails. 219 S. 2nd St., 271-3732 K.V.), $1 off drinks, 80's music, fun, and "games!" Patio Open. 53204 NTN Million S Moth Night. FMI: www.dayeant.com/woodys. Fluid (Mw) Triangle (MIN.): Happy Hour • 5 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! $3 Mar- garitas from open to close. 819 S. znd St., 53204 643.5843 Thursdays: Walker's Point Harley Party. Photo by A. Gallegos WWW.FLUID.GAYMKE.COM Batt Game (Milw.): Cocktail Hour, 2-9 p.m. with snacks served! Pull Walker's Pint (Milw.): Happy Hour, 2.4.1 roils and bottles, 4:30- tabs, drinks as low os 25-cents. 7:30 p.m. Harbor Room (L/L, Mw) Boom (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. 2.4.1 all night. FMI: Woody's (Milw.): Happy Hour, 4.8 p.m., $1.25 tops, $1.75 rails. 117 E. Greenfield, 53204 672-7988 www.boommke.com FMI: www.daveant.com/woodys. WWW.HARBOR-ROOM.COM Boot Camp Saloon (Milw.): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drink Saturdays: Nut Hut (WM, G/S, F, 0) specials. Ball Game (Mb.): Bloody Marys, Screw Drivers, Grey Hounds 53, 1500 W. Scott 53201 647-2673 Cest La Vie (Milw.): Karooke Night 11:45 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and 51.40 mugs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. La Cage/ETC (Mw, DJ, V, F) Club 5/Barracks (Madison): 2-4-1 drinks up to $3.75, Si off all Barracks (Madison): Levi/Leather/Uniform Night! 50( off all drinks others all night long. Additional 50( off when you ore shirtless. 8o1 S. 2nd St., 53204 if dressed in L/L/U. Bartender's discretion. 383.8330 Club 5/Planet Q (Madison): Happy Hour, 4.8 p.m. 2.4.1 drinks up WWW.I.ACAGE.GAYMKE.COM Cest la Vie (Mk.): Female Impersonators with Big Mama 01 11:30 to $3.75, $1 off all others all night long! "Will & Grace" at 8 p.m. p.m. No cover. M&M Club (MW, F) Korooke at 8:30 p.m. Women's night with Toni at 10 p.m. with free pool in foxhole, 52 shot specials. Boom (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Music Videos. and Cock-tails. FMI: 124 N. Water 53202 347-1962 www.boommke.com WWW.MANDMCLUB.COM Club 219 (Milw.): Open at 5 p.m. Cocktails ore 1/2 price from 5 to 8 p.m. Club 5/Barracks (Madison): 50C off for men in leather and uni- forms. Additional 50c off if you ore shirtless. Walker's Point Harley Party. Photo by A. Gallegos Out 'N About (MW, DJ, V, F) Fluid (Milw.): 2-4-1 drinks from 5 p.m. tit 8 p.m. 53.50 Cosmos from 1407 S. Water St., 53204 • • • 643.0377 8 p.m. to dose. FMI: www.fluid.gaymke.com. The Harbor Room (Milw.): Happy Hour, 8 a.m.-Noon, Bloody Marys! Shirtless men half pike anytime. Pitchers of beer, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., WWWMILWAUKEE-OUT-N-ABOUT.COM The Harbor Room (Milw.): Happy Hour, 8 o.m.loon, Bloody Marys, • $4.50 domestic & $6.50 Harbor Room's own brew! FMI: www.har- 3-6 p.m., 2-4-1 drinks and free pizza! Shirtless men half price anytime. bor-room.com. Pulse (Mw, D, F) 10oz. Cosmopolitans $4.50, 6.11 p.m. FMI: www.harbor- 200 E. Washington., 53204 • 649-9547 room.com. The Nut Hut (Milw.): Beer Bust, Si, 4-6 p.m. WWW.PULSEMILWAUKEE.COM Latage (Milw.): Open for cocktail hour at 5 p.m. "Super Bust" — no LaCage (Milw.): Open at 9 p.m. Where Milwaukee Dances! FMI: Switch (Mw) cover FMI: www.lacage.gaymke.com www.lacage.gaymke.com. 124 W. Nat'l Ave., 53204 220.4340 M&M Club (Milw.): Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to close! FMI: Midtowne Spa (Milw.): Bar-B-0, 1.4 p.m. www.mandm-club.com. ve www.sWITCH.GAYMKE.COM Pulse (Milw.): $2 Bud Products noon till 9 p.m. $2.50 small pitchers, Midtowne Spa (Mitw.): Crazy 8 rooms and lockers. 51 locker with $4 large pitchers 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hot DJ starts at 9:30 p.m. FMI: This Is It (M) college IG. www.pulsemilwaukee.com. 1 -0 E. Wells S3202 278-9192 418 The Nut Hut (Milw.): Domestic beer, $1.25, 4-6 p.m. Switch (Maw.): Open at 6 p.m., featuring current hike music, DJ spin. Patio Open FMI: www.swtich.gaymke.com Triangle (M, V) Pulse (Mitw.): Throw down Thursdays. Purchase any well drink of beer 135 E. National 53204 383-9412 for Si after paying SS start. DJ spins at 9pm. FMI: www.putsemit- Walker's Pint (Milw.): 55 Redbull tail vodka — all nite! Walker's Point Harley Party. Photo by A. Gallegos waukee.com. ' Woody's (Mw, D) Woody's (Milt's.): Open at 2 p.m. FMI: 1579 S. 7nd St., ;3204 672-0806 Switch (Milw.): Happy Hour, 5.9 p.m., $1 off drinks. Korooke Con www.daveant.comfwoodvs. test Win prize I. from 8:30-close, after `Will & Grace." Patio Open. WWW.DAVEANT.COM/WOODYS FMI: www.switch.pymke.com Walker's Pint (Wm) Triangle (Milw.): Happy Hour • 5 to 8 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! 9 p.m. $6 818 S. 2nd St.., 53204 643.7468 Roil Bust! WWW.WALKERSPINTMILWAUKEE.COM Walker's Pint (Milw.): Happy Hour, 2-4-1 rails and bottles, 4:30- 7:30 p.m. Import Night, all imports just 52.50, 7:30 p.m. to close. www.instepnews.com • August 14 — August 27, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 21

COMMUNITY CALENDAR August 28 — Se tember 10, 2003 Dog Party! (Milw.): Bring your proud pooch for an Lavender Salon (Fox Valley): Reading and discussion Women's Consciousness Raising Group (Madison): ACTIVITIES afternoon of fun with other LGBT dog lovers, Noon-2 group for gays and lesbians in the Fox Valley area. Meets weekly at 5:30 p.m. at 122 State St. Suite 403. p.m., Off-Leash Dog Park north of Good Hope Rd. meets 3rd Thursday of each month, locations vary FMI: call (608) 250-6775. and west of US 41/45 along east bank of Menomonee between Appleton. Green Bay and Oshkosh. Call for Unitarian Universalist Church - Lesbian Support/Dis- Thursday, Sept. 11 River, sponsored by the LGBT Center. FMI: (414) details. FMI: (920) 738-0497. cussion Group (Rockford. IL): The group meets weekly Briarpatch (Madison): Group for middle school LGBT 271-2656, ext. 112. LGBT Community Center Lesbian Singles Discussion from 7-8 p.m. at 4848 Turner Rd. FMI: call (815) kids, middle school kids of LGBT families, and friends. Group (Milw.): Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month 636.7298. 6 p.m.. 512 E. Washington Ave. FMI: (608) 251-6211. Sunday, Sept. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ongoing discussion about unique Jazz in the Park (Milw.): Free Thursday evening con- Cream City Squares (Milw.): LGBT square dance club challenges and rewards of being single. open to all les- FRIDAYS certs featuring Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz. 6:30-9 holds bi-weekly summertime dance, 1-4:30 p.m.. Lake bians. The group picks a different topic each month. Frontiers Dining Out (Madison): Madison-area Gay/Bi p.m.. Cathedral Square Park. Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Stowell Ave. FMI: FMI: call (414) 271-2656. men meet at the Shamrock Bar around 6 p.m. Decide (414) 445-8080. LGBT Community Center Rainbow U Lecture Series where to go to eat. FMI: (608) 274-5821. Friday, Sept. 12 (Milw.): Every 3rd Thursday of the month. 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 Gay AA - (Milw.): Sixty Minutes Group. topic meet- Welcome Back Dance (Madison): Ten Percent Society Series encourages awareness, discussion of issues impor- ing. Meets even' Friday at 5:30 p.m., Galano Club. 315 presents first dance of the Fall semester! Open to stu- Frontiers Film Circle (Madison): Featuring "Brain tant to the LGBT Community. FMI: (414) 271-2656. \X'. Court St.. Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276-6936. dents. faculty, staff and guests, $3, cash bar, live DJs. 9 Drain." 7:30 p.m.. Outreach. 600 Williamson St. LGBT Campus Center - Boy-Oh-Boy Gay/Bi Men's Gay AA (Milw): Group 794, select A topic/as Bill Sees p.m.. Great Hall of the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Monday Night Irregulars (West Allis): Milwaukee area Group (Madison): This weekly group provides outlet St. FMI: (608) 262-7365. It. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m.. Galano Club. 315 W. bowling league starts its fall season, newcomers wel- for gay/bi students at UWM. Social outings. great dis- Court St.. Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276-6936. come, $10 each week. 7 p.m. at AMF West Allis Lanes cussion. Hosted by University Health Services and Sex Saturday, Sept. 13 off of 10901 W. Lapham St. FMI: (414) 527-0132. or Out Loud. Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m:. LGBT Cam- High Tea & Talk - Men's Group (Madison): High Tea Frontrunners/Frontwalkers (Madison): 3K to 10K run (262) 253-0610. pus Center, second floor. UW-Madison Memorial & Talk is an opportunity for men of all ages. who or walk, 9 a.m., Lake Wingra Park, Knickerbocker and Union. 800 Langdon St. enjoy the company of other men, to chat and graze at Arbor Dr. FMI: (608) 663-6463. Tuesday, Sept. 9 Monty's Blue Plate Diner. 3 p.m.. 2089 Atwood Ave. Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital (Barbaboo): FMI: (608) 257-9751. SCRAWL Open Mic (Madison): All-girl spoken word Womonsong (Madison): Madison's feminist communi- HIV/AIDS support group meets third Thursdays in open mic with original poetry. short stories, music free. ty choir rehearses, 7-9 p.m.. women of all ages and Baraboo area. EMI: roll-free (877) 744-0677. LGBT Community Center - Project Q Youth Drop-In Night (Milw.): The group meets Fridays from 5 to 10 7 p.m., A Room of One's Own, 307 W. Johnson St. backgrounds welcome, Beth Israel Center, 1406 Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (Milw.): Closed meet- FM!: (608) 251-1861. or [email protected]. Mound St. FMI: (608)643-0673. p.m and Tuesdays from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Drop-In ing every Thursday at - p.m.. Galano Club, 315 W. nights provide a variety of youth activities in a space Sunday, Sept. 14 Court St.. Suite 201. FMI: (414) 299-0755. that is welcoming. safe and accessible to LGBTQ COMMUNITY South Madison Health & Family Center (Madison): (questioning) ) outh. MI: (414) 271-2656. Bette Davis Bowling League (Madison): Bowling for Free, anonymous walk-in HIV testing from 5 to -i5 LGBT Youth Group Meeting (Kenosha): This group gays and lesbians, 5-person team format. 3 p.m.. Bowl- p.m. at 2202 South Park St. FMI: call (608) 261-92-0. a-Vard Lanes. 2121 E. Springs Dr. EMI: (608) 273- MEETINGS AND meets the first & third Fridays of the month from 7 to Coalition - I.GB (Rockford. 10 p.m. 57th St. FMI: 8275 or 837-8889. Triangle Support Group at the ARC\X' Offices. 1212 - IL): Meet to establish and explore friendships & rela- call (8001 924-6601. Perfect Harmony Men's Chorus (Madison): Weekly EVENTS tionships. Discuss a variety of topics every Thursdays at rehearsal, new members welcome! 7-9 p.m.. Grace Madison Transgender Group (Madison): A support and (READ CAREFULLY. Some meetings occur the same 8 p.m. FMI: call (319) 583-1834. Episcopal Church. 116 W. Washington Ave. FMI: advocacy group for Transsexuals (M-T-F and F-T-M). day weekly. others the same day bi-weekly or monthly. [email protected]. Wisconsin Gender Organization (statewide): A sup- Cross-dressers and their friends, families and significant Groups: please send us updated info.) port. education. and activism network whose primary others. Confidentiality assured. Meets second & finirth Monday, Sept. 15 function is to help Transsexual individuals to succeed Fridays of the morith from 7-9 p.m. at Outreach. 600 THURSDAYS and grow bef ore. during. and after their gender transi- Williamson Sr. FMI: (608) 235-0512 or emailwists- Living As a Gay Man (Madison): Drop-in discussion AIDS Network (Madison): Meditation and Wellness, tion. Meets the fihirth Saturday of each month. For [email protected]. group for gay men. 5:30 p.m., OutReach. 600 6-7:30 p.m.. 300 Williamson St. FMI: (608) 252- location and more information: www.wisgen.org. Williamson St. FMI: (608) 255-8582. 6540, ext. 26. Dairyland Cowgirls & Cowboys (Madison): All wel- Disabilities Support Group (Milw.): Support group for come, beginning and advanced dance lessons for cou- LGBTs with disabilities meets final Thursday of the ple, line and folk dances, 7: 30 p.m., open dance to month. 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 201, Independence First. Applegate Ct. FMI: (608) 255-9131. 10:30 p.m. 5 600 W. Virginia St. Contact is Leslie Myers. FMI: email: [email protected]. WITY - (414) 291-7520. ext. 325. Don't Miss Cheril Vendetti! Tuesday, Sept. 16 Diversity G/L Resource Center (Rockford. IL): Located at 610 E State St. Open from 4 to 9 p.m. Teen Drop-in Friday, Sept. 12 and Sat., Sept. 13 Drop-in for LGBTQ youth ages 14- Project Q (Milw.): Hours. FMI: call (815) 964-2639. 24, 4:30-9 p.m.. LGBT Center. 315 W. Court St. FMI: World Famous Comic • 2 Shows Nightly (414) 223-3220, or visit: www.projectq.org. Gay AA - "Living Sober" (Milw.): Meets every Thurs- day at 7 p.m.. Galano Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite Discussion group for bisexuals Bi Definition (Milw.): 201. FMI: (414) 276-6936. Sunday, Sept. 14 with topic of "How Being Bi Has Changed My Life," 7 p.m., LGBT Center, 315 W. Court St. FMI: (414) Gay AAOpen Meetings (Appleton & Green Bay): We-R-The Strongest Link" AIDS Walk Benefit Show 299-9612. There are five open AA Meetings for the gay and les- bian community each week in Appleton and Green Wednesday, Sept. 17. Bay. FMI: & Locations call (920) 336-2868 or (920) Saturday, Sept. 20 954-9169. Honeymooners Bowling League (Madison): Bowling SINGSATIONAL Productions for Gays and Lesbians with 3-person team format, 9:15 Gay AA/Gay Al-Anon, 12-Step Meetings (Kenosha): p.m., Village Lanes. 208 Owen Road. These recovery groups meet every Thursday at St. Mary's Lutheran Church, 2001 80th Ave., at 7:30 p.m. ENTERTAINAMENT Milwaukee's LGBT cho- LIVE Cream City Chorus (Milw.): FMI: call Bill or Art at (414) 694-0115. rus rehearses at 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome. FMI: Sunday Night • Milissa, Ginni, Joyce (414) 276-8787. Gay/Lesbian AA Closed Meeting (Madison): Meets Every weekly at 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, J , Friday, Sept. 19 1609 University Ave. FM!: call (608) 222-8989. Don't Forget our 2-4-1 Cocktail Hours! Dr. Cornel West (Milw.): The leading African Ameri- Grief Support Group for Lesbians (Madison): Drop-in can intellectual speaks on "It Matters: Affirmative group for lesbians grieving the death of a life partner, Join us for Packer Games! Brunch at the Bar! Action. Race and World Peace." 5:30 p.m.. UWM family member or friend. Meets first Thursday of every Union Wisconsin Room. 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Tix: month. 6-7:30 p.m.. Anderson HospiceCare Center, 2-4-1 Cocktails While the Pack is Winning! $15 students. $25 general. FMI: (414) 229-4201. 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway. FMI: (608) 276-4660. LAMM/LAMM-EF Annual Meeting (Milw.): A dessert HIV/AIDS Support Group & Hotline (Upper Peninsu- potluck will include a recap of the year's accomplish- la, MI): These projects serve Dickinson. Iron. & ments, volunteer appreciation and future plans. mem- Menomonee Counties. For information on the support bers and newcomers welcome, 6:30 p.m., LGBT Cen- group in Iron Mountain. Michigan on the first Thurs- ter. 315 W. Court St. FMI: (414) 272-9442. day of each month, call the HIV/AIDS Hotline at (906) 779-2904. SAGE Discussion (Milw.): Featuring "The Importance of Gay Marriage." 6:30 p.m., LGBT Center. 315 W. HIV Self-Help Group Monthly Meeting (Baraboo): Court St. FMI: (414) 224-0517. This group sponsored by persons living with HIV, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital & the AIDS Network meets Saturday, Sept. 20 every 3rd Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. in Baraboo. Refreshments are served, transportation assistance is PFLAG Conference (Madison): Central Region available. FMI: (608) 643-7241 or (608) 643-7583. PFLAG Conference features speakers. workshops. food own entertainment and fun! 8 a.m. to evening and 8:30 HIV Testing (Milw.): ARCW provides free and confi- a.m. to Noon Sunday. Best Western Inn on the Park, dential HIV/AIDS testing every Thursday from 11 Capitol Square. Registration Friday eve. & Sat. morn. a.m.-1 p.m. at Village Church. 130 E. Juneau Ave. FMI: (608) 238-7789. or www.pflag-madison.org Walk-ins welcome. FMI: (414) 225-1535 or 271- . HOMO. tit ‘‘.1tcr strcci 414-3474962 PECK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

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UNIVERSITYorWISCONSIN UV‘MIIILWAUKEE www.instepnews.com • September ii — September 24, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 23 MGLO & MGLPO - Red Light Night (Marshfield): Meets every Sunday at 7 p.m.. Galano Club. 315 W. FM1: (414) 276-6936. (920) 437-4325 or Sylvia at (800) 675-9400. Court Every Friday night from 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., 130 St.. Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276-6936. Gay AA (Milw.): Meeting every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at HIV Testing (Milw.): ARCW provides free and confi- S. Central Ave.. above the Thimbleberry Bookstore. Gay AA (Milw): Group 94. step/topic meeting. Meets the Galano Club. 315 W Court St., Suite #201. FMI dential HIV/AIDS testing every Wednesday from 4-7 Meet local LGBT people, enjoy Videos and Dancing. every Sunday at 6 p.m., All Saints Cathedral. 816 E. cal (414) 276-6936. p.m.. Milwaukee LGBT Center, 315 W. Court St. Everyone is welcome. FMI: Jim 384-6731 or Vic (715) Juneau Ave. FMI: (262) 790-0197. FM1: (414) 225-1535 or 271-HOMO. (715) 387-2068. Gay Narcotics Anonymous (Milw.): Closed meeting. Gay Al-Anon (Milw.): Papillion group. topic meeting. Basic Text. Meets even' Tuesday at 8 p.m.. Galano Northland Gay Men's Center - Weekly HIV/AIDS Meets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Club. 315 W. Court St.. Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276- Social Group (Duluth, MN): The group meets from, 5 KENTE Discussion Group (Milw.): Discussion group Galano Club, 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 6936. for the African American LGBT/SGL community. to 8 p.m. at the Center, 8 N. 2nd Ave. East, Temple 276-6936. opera Block, Suite 309. An opportunity for men with HIV/AIDS Support Group - Fox Cities (Menasha): third Wednesday of each month. 6-8 p.m., LGBT HIV/AIDS to socialize and find support. FMI: (218) Gay Al-Anon (Milw): Group 9411, step/topic/slogan Free, confidential and open to any person living with Community Center. 315 W. Court St. FMI: (414) 722-8585. meeting. Meets every Sunday at 6 p.m., All Saints or affected by HIV/AIDS. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of 933-9508. Cathedral. 816 E. Juneau Ave. FMI: (262) 790-0197. the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Family Resource OUTCARE Sexual Health Clinic (Milw.): A satellite LGBT Campus Center Les/Bi Curious Women's Group Gay Men's Discussion Group - Monthly Meeting Assn. of Fox Valley. Midway Rd., 1488 Kenwood (Madison): This weekly group. open specifically to les- clinic of Planned Parenthood inside the LGBT Com- Drive. FMI: (920) 739-4226 or Sylvia at (00) 675- munity Center. 315 W. Court St. Walk-ins Monday. (Milw.): The group meets at the Counseling Center of bian. bisexual and curious women who are UWM stu- Tuesday and Friday nights from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Milw.. 2038 N. Bartlett Ave., every second Sunday of dents. meets every Wednesday night. 8 p.m. at the FREE services for teens. (414) 277-9370. the month from 6-8 p.m. Topics range from relation- LGBT9400 Community Center - Project Q Youth Drop-In LGBT Campus Center on the second floor of the ships, dating and HIV/AIDS to spirituality and mental Night (Milw.): The group meets Tuesdays from 4:30 to UWM Memorial Union. 800 Langdon St. SAGE. Senior Action in a Gay Environment (Milw.): heath. FMI: Bill Hand at (414) 271-2565. 9:30 p.m. and Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m. Drop-In For older gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals. Madison Vet Center GLB Veterans Meeting (Madison): James Reeb Unitarian Univeralist Church - Worship nights provide a variety of youth activities in a space The group meets every Wednesday at 147 S. Butler at Offers alternating game nights, movie nights, guest that is welcoming. safe and accessible to LGBTQ Service (Madison): Services at 9 and 11 a.m. at 2146 E. 5 p.m. FMI: (608) 262-7084 or (608) 264-5342. speakers and discussions every Friday. 6:30 p.m., LGBT (questioning) youth. FMI: (414) 271-2656. Community Center, 315 W. Court St. FMI: (414) Johnson St. FMI: (608) 242-8887. Queer Chicks Social Group (Madison): Meets every 224-0517. LGBT Catholics (Milw.): Monthly discussion group for Madison Community Health Ctr. - HIV Testing Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 219 N. Hamilton St. FMI: (Madison): Free. anonymous, walk-in HIV testing Transgender Support (UW-Madison): Providing sup- LGBT Catholics meets from 10:30 a.m. to Noon at (608) 265-3344. Holy Trinity/Guadalupe School, 613 S. 4th St. FMI: from 3 to 545 p.m. at 1133 Williamson St. FMI: (608) port for transgendered students at the University of 255-0704. True Colors LGBT Youth (Milw.): ARCW's youth Wisconsin-Madison, meets the third Friday of the (414) 481-8543. group holds drop-in activity nights every second and month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., UW Memorial Union, 800 Perfect Harmony Men's Chorus (Madison): Perfect Northland Gay Men's Center - Open Discussion fourth Wednesday at 820 N. Plankinton Ave. FMI: Landon St. (check "Today in the Union" for room). Harmony is Madison's all-inclusive chorus for gay, Group (Duluth. MN): Meets weekly from 7 to 9 p.m. (414) 225-1573. FMI: (608) 235-0512, ore-mail: bisexual. transgendered and gay-friendly/allied men.We at the Center. 8 N. 2nd Ave. East. Temple Opera [email protected]. are a.non-audition chorus. We rehearse Sunday Block. Suite 309. Topics include coming out issues, evenings from 7-9 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 116 support& resources. No age limits. FMI: (218) 7_72- True Colors LGBT Youth Coffee Chats (Milw.): 1st 8585. and 3rd Fridays. 7-9 p.m. Open discussion and free W. Washington St. FMI: (608) 221-9599. beverages. Call for location. FMI: (414) 225-1573. Seeking Sobriety - Non-Religious Recovery Group OUTCARE Sexual Health Clinic (Milw.): A satellite (Milw.): This recovery group meets at 6 p.m. every clinic of Planned Parenthood inside the LGBT Com- SATURDAYS Sunday at BESTD Clinic, 1240 E. Brady St. (use side munity Center. 315 W. Court St. Walk-ins Monday. door). FMI: Danny at (414) 540-0961 or Richard at Tuesday and Friday nights from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. AIDS Network - HIV/AIDS Support Group (Madi- FREE services for teens. (414) 277-9370. son): Meets from 10 a.m. to noon at UW Hospital. (414) 442-1132. 600 Highland Ave. in K6/Rm. 280, 2nd floor. FMI: Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (Milw.): Closed meet- PFLAG Milw. Open Office (Milw.): A representative of Your Ad (608) 252-6540 or (800) 486-6276. ing every Sunday at 6 p.m., Galano Club. 315 W. Milwaukee PFLAG will he available to speak to par- anyone who hello Court St.. Suite 201. FMI: (414) 299-0755. ents, youth or wants to stop and say BESTD Clinic - Pozitively Social (Milw.): Drop-in each Tuesday evening from 6-to 9 p.m. at the LGBT Here HIV+ men's gathering no structure! No preaching! Silver Space - Older Lesbian Discussion Group (Milw.): Community Center. FMI: 1414) 271-2656. Videos and music, refreshments but no alcohol please. Meets on the third Sunday of the month at the Coun- 8 p.m. to midnite. last Saturdays of the month. 1240 seling Center, 2038 N. Bartlett Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. Radical Faerie Heart Circle (Madison): 9 p.m.. ONLY $25! E. Brady St. FMI: (414) 272-2144. S3 donation. FM!: (414) 271-2565. Martha's Co-op. 225 E. bkelawn. near McTaggart's. FMI: (608) 442-1695. Black & White Men Together (Milw.): Meetings are University Congregational Church - Worship Service Call 414 278 784o, Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (Milw.): Closed meet- the third Saturday of the month, 7-9 p.m., at the (Madison): Weekly services are at 10 a.m. at 1127 Uni- ext. 2 LGBT Community Center, 315 W. Court St. FMI: versity Ave. FMI: (608) 256-2353. ing. "The Blue Group- meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m.. [email protected]. Galano Club. 315 W. Court St., Suite 201. FMI: (414) 276-6936. Gay AA (Milw.): Group 1094, topic meeting. 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Suite 201. Page 24 Wisconsin IN Step September ii — September 24, 2003 • www.instepnews.com summer begins he sees a new begin- exist to support the development of ning for himself. His tests are opti- the three main characters. Russell's INK mistic, he has regained an interest in interweaving their strengths and designing gardens again and he weaknesses makes them real and wants to clean up his own garden. thus Jesse, Kyle and Cameron He begins with a shed and calls upon become real for the reader. "War Against the Vanderhof brothers to rebuild it. Underlying the development of the What is set in motion is a search main characters is the conflict being by all three characters into exploring enacted by the new, mostly gay, resi- issues in themselves they have not dents of this community and those the Animals" is yet resolved. Paul Russell skillfully represented by the Vanderhofs and weaves the present and the past in other families who have held political Challenging such a way that each character gradu- and social power until the present. WAR AGAINST the ANIMALS ally opens up to the reader. This hap- His contact with these gay people . • pens without the reader being make him review past and current

NOVEI:' shocked into revelations. Instead the experiences. He seeks answers, but

and Engaging • reader has been prepared by the char- his fear keeps him from asking. acter, by descriptions and by Russell's This novel reminds the reader that "War Against PAS implied and suggestive symbolism. discovering one is gay is not always a the Animals" Another delight of the author's happy adventure and probably many fifth novel is how he treats his sup- young men and women live through BY PAUL RUSSELL porting characters. He imbues them the same kind of conflicts and fear R U S with enough dialogue and physical Jesse Vanderhof does. "War Against

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By the way, when Bruce was cast as us gay viewers watched (although it was James Wes unlikely that he would find true love in a Edna, Harvey Fierstein (who originated process that lasted just over a single week). the role on Broadway) called Henne and Could it that one of the "Boy Meets Once the final "twist" was revealed (that made a startling confession — much of Boy" castoffs has actually already bagged one of the three final suitors was straight), Fierstein's characterization was based on James? In yet another twist, this lanky • the show completely changed — it was no Mama Vilanch herself! So, in a roundabout lothario could not get his "leading man" longer about James choosing Mr. Right or way, Bruce is actually portraying his own out of his mind and pursued him the even Mr. Right Now. His new objective was mother! Oh, I need a Pamprin... moment James returned to LA. His persist- to choose a gay man and win twenty-five While in NYC, we learned that Delta ence paid off— not only have they dined a thousand dollars. Though he came right Burke will make her Broadway debut later deux, but they've also consummated their out and said that he saw Wes more as a this month in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" romantic interests. It seems James finally "girlfriend" than a romantic partner, James — and just in the nick of time. Although met someone who topped his list — which chose him because...well, Iet's face it — Leslie Uggams has more than capably is a good thing. since another of his rejects because Wes was the most "gay" of the filled Sheryl Lee Ralph's shoes, she has- is telling anyone who'll listen what a big ole three. And it was a choice that paid off n't provided much excitement at the box girl James is. Although the hard bodied boy handsomely. But is there any doubt that office. Producers are confident that the wanted to win the game (and he missed it Wes (who was my choice) would have been "Designing Woman" will bring in a wide by thismuch), he admits that James' "whin- Britney the second runner-up had the final twist range of people who might have otherwise ing" during the rock climbing really turned Perhaps you have a question burning in not been revealed? I'm sure that James and skipped this wonderful show. I..00k for him off. your loins that I have yet to answer (and I Wes will enjoy their trip to New Zealand in Delta to take over the role of Mrs. Meers — When boys are dissing boys, then it's do hate unanswered loins). Then send a the spring, but I wouldn't expect much the role that won Harriet Harris a Tony time to end yet another column. While I'm note to Billy®filth2go.com and I promise more romance than that final kiss (which, and that Beatrice Lillie played in the admitting that I would have chosen Wes on to get back to you before James tops....any- despite slo-mo editing, was actually about film. Incidentally, another Beatrice — as in "Boy Meets Boy," I should add that Robb one!! Until next time, remember, one ten seconds in duration). And was I the Bea Arthur — played the role in the work- was tied as my favorite. You gotta love man's filth is another man's bible. only one who got sick of all of the so-called shops of the musical, and I'm told she someone whose name is Robert and straight guys saying how they went on the stopped the show. When I brought this up decides the shortened version will have two show to bridge the gap between heteros to Bea, she gave me one of those famous Bs! Do you have a favorite BMB of your and homos and to bash stereotypes? I sideway glances and corrected me —"Twice. own? 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Box 310 Different Spokes G/L/B Bicycling Club 241-8184 Milwaukee (414) Madison, WI 53701 (608) 255-8582 Buddies (MW) 437-9256 18-21 Yr Old Social Group 256-2667 1264 Main Street, Green Bay, 54301 Organizations Quest (bi-weekly GIL Bar/Entertainment publication) Flaming Dykasaurus 241-7020 Club XS (MW, G/S, DJ, V) Aeon Group (Interactive Fiction Gaming) PO Box 1961, Green Bay, 54301 E-mail: [email protected] 1106 Main, 54301 884-2949 P.O. Box 93953, 53203-0953 291-0530 (414) 433-9821 Frontiers (Gay/Bi Mens Activities Organ.) Napalese Lounge (MW, DJ, F) Alcoholics Anonymous Rainbow Families Wisconsin (LGBT-Family Support) 600 Williamson St, 53703 ...... 274-5959 515 S. Broadway 54303 432-9646 (Request gay meetings) 771-9119 Gay/Bi Father's Group Bi Definition (Bisexual community events) 600 Williamson St., Suite 1P, Madison 53703-3588 SASS (Wm, DJ) 437-7727 600 Williamson St, 53703 255-8582 315 W. Court St., Suite 101 299-9612 (608) 270-1024 840 S. 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Broadway, 54304 920-437-1400 Kissing Girls Productions (Lesbian Events) 266-9997 Counseling Center (LGB support Et discussion groups) 800-675-9400 Wisconsin AIDSline (freelanonymous) 2038 N. Bartlett, 53202 271-2565 www.arcw.org E-Mail: [email protected] (414) 273-AIDS Web: Cream City Chorus . (800) 334-AIDS Eastport Chiropractic (Mory Werner D. C.) Lavender (Lesbian Domestic Violence Support Group) 255-7447 315 W. Court, 53212 276-8787 WI Conference of Churches Eastport Center, Suite 242, 54301 ...... 362-5057 Cream City Foundation (CCF) LesBiGay Issues Committee (UW Advisory Comm.) Caring 244-0894 HIV+ Support Groups Northeast 437-7400 315 W. Court, 53212 225-0244 (AIDS Community) (608) Dean of Students Office, Indepedent Assesment Et Counseling (Kenneth Sahn) Cream City Squares Wisconsin DHFS HIV/AIDS Program 75 Bascom Hall, Madison 53706 263-5700 130 E. Walnut, #406 54301 438-8141 (G/L Square Dancing Club) 445-8080 Drug Reimbursement Program LesBiGay Campus Center (Office, Lounge, Health Insurance Premium Subsiy Program Marriage and Family Therapy Center (Gerald Wellens) DAMES (Dykes Against Minority Erotic Suppression) Resource Center) UW Union • 265-3344 1 W. Wilson St., Rm. 318 735 E. Walnut, #406, 54301 432-8777 P.O. Box 1272, Milwaukee, 53201 278-0323 LesBiGay Teen Support Group 251-1126 Fest City Singers (gay choral group) P.O. Box 2659, Madison 53701-2659 (800) 991-5532 ORGANIZATIONS (Briarpatch Et Picada( or 246-7606 P.O. Box 11428, 53211 ' 961-0713 WI. Legislative Hotline (800) 362-WISC AA Hotline (for gay meeting referrals) 731-4331 Lesbian, Gay and Bi Law Student Union Firebirds (L/L group), P.O. Box 159, 53201-0159 Argonauts of Wisconsin (Lit Social Club) UW Law School, Bascom Mall, Madison 53706 Front Runners (running group) 332-1527 Fox Cities/NE (92o) PO Box 22096, Green Bay 54305-2096 Galano Club (chemical free recovery club) Lesbian Health Issues Task Force 242-6256 315 W. Court St.., 53212 276-6936 BARS Entertainers Against AIDS (Brandon) E-mail: [email protected] 437-7400 X. 103 Milwaukee GAMMA (sports/outdoors/recreation/social) Crossroads (Wm, F) Livards (Lesbians 30 and over) 586-4499 P. 0. Box 2040, Green Bay 54306-2040 E-mail: [email protected] 1042 W. Wisconsin Ave., E-mail: [email protected] Kaye Productions (USofA preliminaries) Web: www.MilwaukeeGamma.com Appleton, WI 54911 830-1927 Katrina Madison Area Gay/Lesbian History Society 839-4060 Green Bay 435-4107 P.O. Box 1900, 53201 365-3453 Rascals Bar Et Grill (MW, F) E-mail: [email protected] Membership Info 358-2111 PFLAG Door County (Sandy) 743-8146 702 E. Wisconsin, Appleton 54911 954-9262 Mad City Bears 225-8582 Gay Men's Discussion/Support Group 276-7626 Meetings: Hope Church, 12th Et Michigan, Sturgeon Bay ORGANIZATIONS clo OutReach, 600 Williamson, Madison 53706 Gay Father's Group Lesbian Support) Positive Voice (Gay and Madison LGBT Business Alliance 245-1611 1240 E. Brady St., 53202 372-8008 AA Hotline (for gay meeting referrals) 731-4331 P. 54305 435-4404 O. Box 1381, Green Bay www.lgballiance.org Gay Lesbian Education Employees of Metro Milw. AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Web: www.positivevoice.org or [email protected] Madison Volleyball Group (Jeff) 251-8716 (GLEEMM), Larry 462-8404 120 N. Morrison St., Suite 201, 54911 733-2068 Rainbow Alliance (St. Norbert College) Madison Wrestling Club Gay/Lesbian Studies UWM 229-6402 Website: www.arcw.org 100 Grant Street DePere 54115-2099 Union P.O. Box 8234, 53708 244-8615 Gay People's Gay, Lesbian, Other, Whatever (GLOW) www.snc.eduIrainbow/index.htm or [email protected] P.O. 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Kinnickinnic Ave. 9486-92994638 : 129597 Marquette Gay/Straight Alliance 639 N. 25th St., 53233 209 E. National Ave., 53204 643-6900 Campus Ministry, 617 N 14th St, 53233 288-6813 Bar Map: #3 Horizon Travel (Member IGTA) Cross Lutheran Church (Reconciled in Christ) N81 W15028 Appleton, Men. Falls 53051 255-0704 Men's Voices Milwaukee 1821 N. 16th St., 53205 344-1746 C'est La Vie (Mw, D) 315 W. Court St., 53212 765-9198 231 S. 2nd St., 53204 291-9600 Hume, Attorney Kathleen Dignity (GIL Catholic Church) 5665 S 108th, Hales Corners, 53130 529-2129 Metro Milwaukee Tennis Club (Brian) 704-1688 P.O. Box 597, 53201 873-9591 Bar Map: #4 Milwaukee LGBT Community Center 271-2656 Club 219 (MW, DJ, V) Denis Jackson, PhD. (Relational training, First Unitarian Society (Unitarian Universalist) hypnosis, HIV Et Vocational Counseling) 276-8669 315 W. Court, 53212 1342 N. Astor St., 53202 273-5257 219 S. 2nd St., 53204 271-3732 www.mkelgbt.org Bar Map: #4 Warren Klaus (attorneys) Lake Park Lutheran Church 5665 S. 108th, Hales Corners 53130 529-2800 Milwaukee Symphony Chorus 53211 962-9190 Fluid (Mw) www.fluid.gaymke.com 2647 N. Stowell Ave., C.A. Klein (Accounting Services) 384-1640 Auditions/Info 414-559-9330 Lutherans Concerned 819 S. 2nd St., 53204 643-5843 www.milwaukeesymphony.org Linda Jo Martin (Psychotherapist) 276-8676 P.O. Box 1676, 53201 372-9663 Bar Map: #5 Narcotics Anonymous (request gay mtgs.) . .800-711-6375 Harbor Room (L/L, Mw) www.harbor-room.com Randy Mickelson, (Ernie Von Schledorn, auto sales) Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church Saukville/Port Washington 800-648-6789 Orgullo Latino/a Latin Pride (Ur-MCC) 1239 W. Mineral St., 53204 117 E. Greenfield Ave., 53204 672-7988 (clo Murguia) 1532 N. Astor St. 53202 276-8546 Bar Map: #6 Scott Perkins (Realtor) 476-9070, ext. 461 Adm. Office: 170 S. 2nd St., 53204 383-1100 cell: 801-1356 Outdoors Cooperative Sports Group 963-9833 Christ) Nut Hut (WM, GIS, F, D) Pentecost Lutheran Church (Reconciled in Red Tail Painting Et Restoration 607-1180 Parents Et Friends of Lesbians Et Gays (PFLAG) 5226 W. Burleigh St., 53210 445-2696 1500 W. Scott 53201 647-2673 315 W. Court, 53212 299-9198 Bar Map: #7 e-mail: [email protected] Pilgrim Christian Church Reiki Master/Wm Jacobs Pathfinders (youth counseling, shelter) 15400 W. North Ave., Brookfield 53005 .(262) 782-6440 La Cage/ECT (Mw, DJ, V, F) .www.lacage.gaymke.com (energy balancing) 668-8860 1614 E. Kane Place, 53202 271-1560 Plymouth Church-UCC (Open Et Affirming) 801 S. 2nd St., 53204 383-8330 PrideFest (annual Pride Side by Side (performers) 961-2135 festival) 2717 E. Hampshire St., 53211 964-1513 Bar Map: #8 907 53204 Diane Bloom/Sandy Lewis S. 1st St., The Sanctuary (Ecumenical, nondenominational) MEtM Club (MW, F) www.mandmclub.com 645-FEST Jeanie Simpkins, (MS), (counseling) 282-6160 Web Site: www.pridefest.com 1636 W. National Ave., 53204 672-4434 124 N. Water 53202 347-1962 Center) Jack Smith (Realtor) 962-4413 Project Q (Youth Program of the Milwaukee LGBT Ann's Church Bar Map: #9 St. home/voice mail 224-1452 315 W. Court, 53212, www.projectq.org 223-3220 5933 W. National Ave., 53214 259-1229 Out 'N About (MW, DJ, V, F) The Queer Program (Cable TV Special Touch Massage 536-8232 Show) St. James Episcopal Church www.milwaukee-out-n-about.com PO Box 090441, 53209 265-8500 Streff Advertising/Sandy Lewis 771-8300 833 W. Wisconsin Ave., 53233 271-1340 Bar Map: #10 Rainbow Alliance 7600 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, 53213 at UWM Village Church (Reconciled in Christ) 1407 S. Water St., 53204 643-0377 Box 122, 2200 E. 53211 The Right Angle (carpentry) 390-0909 Kenwood 229-6555 130 E. Juneau Ave., 53202 273-7617 Pulse (Mw, D, F) www.pulsemilwaukee.com Web: Tech Support (computer technical support) 698-9493 www.uwm.edulstudentorglglbc/ Medical 200 E. Washington St., 53204 649-9541 Riverwest Third Coast Courier (delivery) 562-0935 Rainbow Association AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (www.arcw.org) Bar Map: #11 1001 E. Keefe Ave., 53212 225-1645 Travel Directions (Travel Agency) 820 Plankinton Ave., 53203 273-1991 Switch (Mw) www.switch.gaymke.com SAGE Milwaukee (for older 515 Glenview, Wauwatosa, 53213 774:6212704 LGBTs) (800) 359-9272 124 W. National Ave., 53204 220-4340 224-0517 Travel Experience (Travel Agency) 74 0 P.O. Box 510492, 53203-0091 Mark Behar, PA-C (Family/ Primary Care) Bar Map: #12 Saturday SoftBall League )SSBL) Wauker Photography (Portraits, Commitments) Family Care Center, 1834 W WI, 53233 933-3600 This Is It )M) P.O. Box 92605, 53203-0091 454-9204 by appointment only PR3)83-0740 BESTD (Brady East STD Clinic) (STDIHIV diagnosis/treatment) 418 E. Wells 53202 278-9192 Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA) 299-0755 Wells Ink, Advertising Et Design (Advertising, www.bestd.org; [email protected] Bar Map: #13 Shoreline (country dancing, instruction) 1661 N. 272-2116 1240 E. Brady St., 53202 272-2144 Triangle (M, V) Water St., Suite 411, 53202 P.O. Box 510283, 53203-0051 747-0388 Retail Health Options (Holistic Health Services) 135 E. National 53204 383-9412 Silver Space (for older lesbians) 2Burn (Ventless 823 N. 2nd Street, #811, 53202 225-9303 Bar Map: #14 Fireplaces, Gifts) c/o Counseling Center, 2038 N. Bartlett 271-2565 11708 W. North Ave., 607-7000 Dennis C. Hill Outreach Center (HIV testing, condoms) Woody's (Mw, D) www.daveant.com/woodvs Wauwatosa Two Spirit Society (Indigenous LGBT People of America) 4311 W Vliet, 53208 342-4333 1579 S. 2nd St., 53204 672-0806 Absolute Furniture 315 W. Court St., 53212 985-5151 Positive Health Clinic Bar Map: #15 5520 W. North Ave 875-8326 Wisconsin Haverim (GLBT Jewish Group) Medical Center Specialties Clinic Walker's Pint (Wm) Body Ritual (Body Piercing, Jewelry, Gifts) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WisconsinHaverim 2010 N. Farwell 273-3777 945 N 12, 53233 219-7908 818 S. 2nd St.., 53204 643-7468 Ave., 53202 Zohar Harari: [email protected] (414) 202-8074 STD Specialties Clinic Bar Map: #16 Avante Garde (Body Piercing) Mark Behar: [email protected], (414) 277-7671 7219 W. Greenfield 3251 N Holton, 53212 264-8800 Restuarants Ave., West Allis, 53214 607-4068 Wisconsin Outdoor Women (outdoor sporting events) Azteca Clinton Street Antiques 816 South 5th St., 53202 383-8816 1110 South First Street 647-1773 Bella's Caffe (Coffee House) Constant Reader Bookshop 189 N. Milwaukee St., 53204 273-5620 1627 E Irving Pl., 53202 291-0452 Milwaukee Bar Map Cafe Knickerbocker Eyez Unique (optical) 1030 East Juneau, 53202 272-0011 2238 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, 481-0868 Cempazuchi Forever Yours (flowers, fresh cut, dried) 1205 E. Brady St., 53202 291-5233 2201 E Capitol Dr., 53211 963.1006 St. Paul Ave Buffalo St ,je„, Chip and Pys Genesis (custom jeweler, goldsmith) 1340 6011 W. Layton Ave. 281.1022 L W. Towne Square Rd., Mequon, 241-9589 Cielito Lindo Great Frame Up 507 E. Silver Spring Dr 962.4889 733 South 2nd St., 53204 649-0401 Chicago St Frank Gentile (Auto Dealer) Harry's Bar and Grill Hwy 20, Racine 886.5111 3539 N. Oakland Ave, 53211 694-6800 Grava Gallery (framing) Menomonee. St 10 MEtM/Glass Menagerie (lunch, dinner, Sunday i/tt,00z k-r,e brunch) 1209 E. Brady St., 53202 277-8228 'Teo 124 N. Water 53202 347-1962 Mega Discount Nursery North Shore Bistro 272-0111 1901 E. Rawson Ave., Oak Creek 53154 571.6565 Riverpoint Village, 1-43 Et Brown Deer 351-6100 Miss Groove (gifts) Out 'N About (lunch, dinner, Sat. Et Sun. brunch) 1225 E Brady St., 53202 298-9185 Pittsburgh 0 Ave www.milwaukee-out-n-about.com Out of Solitude Jewelry 1407 S. Water St., 53204 643-0317 918 E. Brady St., 53202 223.3101 Silver Dollar Cafe Outpost Natural Foods 0 831 South 16th Street, 53204 645-8860 100 E. Capitol Dr., 53212 964.7789 O Oregon St Help Lines [email protected] Gay People's Union 645-0585 Outwards (I.GB1 Books and espresso bor) Gay Youth Wisconsin Hotline (Fri/Sat Eves fpm-lIpm) 2710 N. Murray Ave., 53211 963.9089 (866) GAY-YOUTH [email protected] Virginia St Milwaukee Metro (414) 272 TEEN Popular News (adult books, videos) 225 N. Water Sr., 53202 278-0636 Milwaukee LGBT Community Center 1 Information and referral Rosebud Cinema and Drafthouse 271-2656 6833 W. North Ave. 601.9672 Pathfinders (24-hour youth counseling) 271-1560 Wisconsin AIDSline (free/anonymous) . . .(414) 273-AIDS Rubins224E. Chicago St. 53202 278-8100 Ln gcr. (800) 334-AIDS Sportland 2 (motorcycles) Services 7221 S. 13th St 764.2800 atio 1 'Ave Affiliated Mortgage 453-6700 Video Adventures (video/dvd sales/rentals) 1233 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, 53218 1418 E. Brady St, 53202 272-6768 AFtJ Promotions (Promotional Products) Wishful Things (Antiques) 80 (DO [email protected] 207 E Buffalo, 53202 • 964-9799 Bay Tax Service, Paul Rathjen 332-9584 Health Clubs Frank J. Berger, (Real Estate) (414) 213-5842 35 Midtowne Spa (Gay Health and Recreational Facility) 43 Mineral St BEIG Construction 405-7843 315 S. Water Sr., 53204 278-8989 Port Sean Buckley (Individual Psychotherapy) 562-2403 of Bill Buresh (Real Estate) 529-0500 Central (715) Calyx Counseling Center (Kate Weishaar, Ph.D) AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Milwaukee 1840 N. Farwell Ave. Ave 276-4664 1105 Grand Ave., #3, Schofield, 54476 .....(800) 551-3311 Carnival Travel, 611 E. Wells St. 276-3388 Central Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance Clarity (Writing and Research) 276-6935 -O P.O. Box 390, Stevens Point, 54481 - a Creative Home Concepts (Home/Remodel) 766-1066 CV V Downtown Autobody (Car Repair) -(715) 592-6245, 3425 N. Holton Ave. 964-7170 ext. 5920200 Lapham Ave. ca Roland E. Daneau, CPA (Accountant) 962-1400 Joseph T. Chojnacki, PH.D. (Psychologist) Discovery Et Recovery Clinic (Counseling) Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, 54449 ...... 387-5442 Greenfield Ave. O 6510 W Layton Ave, 53215 282-6160 The Edgewater - Inn Et Resort Diva Plumbing Co. 324-6698 Eagle River, 54521 1-888-334-3987 Residential Commercial, divaplumbers@ao com H http://www.edgeinn.com www.instepnews.com • September ii — September 24, 2003 Wisconsin IN Step Page 31 UWSP 10% Society By Michael Campus Activities Complex, Box 68 UWSP, Stevens, Point, 54481 ...... _ 346-4366 Johnston LDS Brotherhood (Gay Mormons) t didn't even CORDIALLY YOURS P.O. Box 152, Wausau, 54402.....___._._848-0343 dawn on me Oz (MW, DJ, V) until dating this 320 Washington, Wausau 54401 _____842-3225 I looking about 5 minutes older than the be emceeing this event - so put down your column 9/11 that it's HIV/AIDS Spiritual Support Et Education last time I saw him! Such dimples! He is knitting, the book and the broom. 2108 4th Ave, Stevens Point 54481 345-6500 the 2nd anniversary now busy selling real estate on the coast. They will be having a Jan. 10 concert in Marshfield Gay Lesbian Organ. (MGLO) of one of the most Harley-ites: Jeff & Fern caught up with 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at Plymouth Church - do 130 S. Central Ave., 13 Marshfield, 54449 horrific events in recent history. Hopefully, us here for a lively liquid as did "Princess" an ideal "Cabin Fever" remedy. And while Vic: (715) 387-2068 Jim: ...... ____(715) 384-6731 the past 24 months have brought on much Ryan — even though he didn't bartend, in you have your calendars out, their Spring Prince Edward BEtB healing and enlightenment. 203 W 5th, Shawano 54166 ...... _...__..526-2805 the unforgettable words of my favorite Fling will be on April 17, 2004 and the On the topic of survival — Gay divorcee Liza - "Maybe Next Time." return of their ever popular "Gay Concert" Wausau Narcotics Anonymous HarleyFest, a Happy Anniversary. It (ask for Gay meetings) 536-LIFE Matt was doing an exceptional job on is set for June 19, 2004 at The Village may have been Harley's Reunion, but I had Women's Resource Center UWSP those "Holly GoLightly(s)." Rich from Church of the Arts. 336 Nelson Hall, Stevens Pt. 54481 346-4851 a field day! My favorite part, as always, the Fond du lac was in tow and informed me Following up on the theme of art — that people! Be it my usual shift at Switch on he's originally from D.C. - doesn't that is exactly what DeDe and Trixie present- North Cent. (715) Fridays 5-9 p.m. or working The Biggest, make for fascinating reading? On the ed at a recent dinner party to celebrate a Gay/Lesbian Support Group Best Block Party - "The Party of the locale of D.C., that is where Michael myriad of birthdays. It was like being at a Box 247A, 1411 Ellis Ave. Ashland 54806 Century," that took place on Saturday, Jonas & Max from The Triangle as gala thrown by the love child of Martha Northern WI Lambda Society August 30. P.O. Box 802, Rhinelander 54501 362-4242 well as Miller's Michael & C.C. escaped Stewart and Liberace! The table, the During my shift it was delightful to to, via plane as opposed to Hog. flowers, the food, the beverages (of the SHEM (Support, Heal, Educate) for Parents,Family, Friends have local celebrities brightening the bar — of Gays/lesbians/Bi's 359-7432 From all the fabulous fellows of Fluid - adult persuasion...) and, of course, the Out Up North (G/I. Social/Info/Network) Fluid's very own Bill Wardlow, Josh of it was to be Out 'N About. Bev was hav- music. The music of the night - it doesn't P.O. Box 695, Washburn, 54891 682-2890 the now defunct Orbit, Steven, picture- ing a time of it as our hostess with the get any better than being serenaded table perfect in his chaps enroute to his shift at mostess, Drew all smiles and baring/shar- side. Ooh. what a night! The celebrants' Sheboygan (92o) La Cage, with side-kick Barney the ageless ing his tattoo(s), D.J. Kelly was kind birthday or otherwise: Joey A.. Blue Lite (Mw) 1029 N. 8th, 53081 ...... 457-1636 "Eighth Wonder Of The World," sassy enough to acknowledge me and play Wisconsin Leather Daddy 1995 Jim. Parents a Friends of Gays Et Lesbians Sarah Jonas and Princess Debbie taking a in a Shirley: 458-2506Carolyn• 467-0422 something misty for me (in my case musty Jezebel. DeDe. Trixie and moi - break from their successful Café LuLu gig - I love those oldies!). D.J. Kelly is not word EXTRAORDINARY! Wesley United Methodist Church to come giggle with me. Dame David 823 Union Avenue, Sheboygan ....._ 458-4889 MIA: he is resident D.J. and Musical Peter. the stunning bartender/singer Howser and Ginger working swing Director Fridays & Saturdays 8 p.m.-close at The M&M Club. has been christened Racine/Kenosha shifts at The M&M Club sashaying in, at Out 'N About. I connected with Tony "Lena Le Court." It seems that cheap AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Debi Vance and her "Big" brother, Mike Torti, Dr. Jeff and George here as well talkin' ChiChi "Billie Jean King-ed" him 1212 57th St., Kenosha, 53140 ...... _._ 657-6644 Hall, Cindy 0. and Keith adding to the as the rest of raucous riffraff. all over the court! What a racket! ...... ______...... _ (800) 924-6601 festivities, and my very own Harley Michelle, the lady who saved our My heartiest congrats go out to Chris Club 94 (MW, DJ) 857-9958 Biker/Captain in the Marines Rembrent lives from the Fat Daddy fire from last col- K. (the best plumber in the world - does 9001 120th Ave (Hwy CEt I-94) Kenosha 53140 from Texas. He stopped by to enjoy the umn, was out, giving me the chance to he know his pipes or what) and Todd M. Frank Gentile (Auto Dealer) facilities and air conditioning and stayed Hwy 20 Racine 53403 ...... 886-5111 thank her! After our Labor Day disco They've pledged themselves to each other my entire shift! Rembrent gushed about inferno 0 'N A style. we wandered over to in a touching sunset ceremony in their JoDee's (MW,DJ)...... ------634-9804 Milwaukee, HarleyFest and all the fun he 2139 Racine St (Hwy 32) Racine 53403 The Harbor Room. Gregg was in sev- special. secret garden. Many, many happy was having! What a great endorsement! enth heaven, with all the hot "WOOF" years ahead, men. • What About Me? (WM) Special thanks to Renee and Jerry 600 6th St. Racine 53403 _...... 632-0171 specimens in attendance. Talk about a Two Davids are returning to school — schlepping. Loie Gay AA (Group 294 Meeting) 554-6611 Skals for stocking and standing ovation — it was standing room MIAD. Beware, Howser and Todryk Gay/Lesbian Union of Racine and Cindy set-up their version of a only! Bulge (Rick) and Bob F. were serv- have designs and this city may never be 625 College, Racine 54303 634-0659 "Lemon Ade Stand" out front. Loie, with ing faster than you could order. By the the same... UW-Parkside G/L Organization 595-2244 the determination of a dictator, had every- time I got there the Cigar Smoker was tak- The 2003 Milwaukee Lesbian, 900 Wood Rd., Box 200, Kenosha 53141 thing shipshape in no time. We were all so ing place on the patio. but even I couldn't Gay Bisexual, TransGender PFLAG Kenosha/Racine (262) 649-2729 busy, I didn't even have the time to squeeze out there. But I did get to sample Film/Video Festival will soon be up P.O. Box 580058, Pleasant Prairie, 53158 exchange pleasantries with Craig or some mighty fine Scotch. Lagavillin 16 running. Fifty+ films and videos will be [email protected] e-mail: Scotty. We all were going in opposite years single islay malt, Bozvenie 12 year shown Oct. 2-5 and Oct. 8-12. Watch for UW-Whitewater GIL Student Union 472-5738 directions! single malt. Auchentoshan single malt — more details in the next IN Step. 309 McCutchen Hall, Whitewater 53190 Jacob, one of Milwaukee's finest Wychwolde (Jewelry Et Gifts) 843-4209 yum! I had the pleasure of dining at 8321 Antioch Rd (Hwy 83), Salem 53168 behind any bar, be it Edelweiss or The cigars lighting up the sky were: LaCage's new eatery ETC. It was a deca- Switch, took over for me into the night. Macanudo. Hampton Courts, Baccarat dent dining experience! Wayne was our South Cent. (715) Everyone was thrilled to see his return. Chuchill... I had the pleasure of connect- server. Bill was our bartender, and having AIDS Network Satellite Office (AIDS Info) From inside to outside, sipping with Loie ing once again with Mr. Harbor Room Chef Tim and Sharon Dixon herself P.O. Box 8486., Janesville 53545 756-2550 and Jerry Skals, Roland, Jeff L. & 2003 Ross. He really is so hot, sweet. sin- actually pay homage to our table was quite Marty from Chicago. Jerry, Brian & cere and kind - not to ruin the image! As a nice touch. Of course, it didn't hurt that I Northwest (715) Jim and half of BrewTown. AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin 836-7710 flattering as the day is long! He wanted the was with Ms. Rona of The M&M Club Our adventure began touring the 505 Dewey Street S., Suite 107 Eau Claire 54701 honor of being photographed with me and her very own gal-pal Holly. Very (800) 750-2437 Block Party onto Fluid's outside bar tent (again). Thanks to the Harley man that let unique selections, generous portions and AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin...., 394-4009 where we visited with Buffy and Jim - us use his Hog. I can't wait to see those something I don't think you could find 1507 Tower Ave., Suite 230, Superior 54880 who were busy tending to the masses. pix! (I'm the one side-saddle) Andy S. & anywhere else in the Dairyland. (877) 242-0282 Then northward to Boom and catching Brian B. certainly know how to coordi- I want to wish Tom Look, one of our Backwoods Bears (For Bear Men) up with David & Tim. Here I had a nate a fun function and must be applaud- community's finest gentlemen, a continu- PO Box 264, Superior 54880 chuckle with Bob P., president of the ed publicly. ing speedy recovery. I know before long Do-Ri-Chi (Bed Et Breakfast) Castaways. Woody's favorite Woody Besides the sights here. I mixed & min- he'll be back holding court at The Ball 33 E. Spruce St, Chippewa Falls ...... _ 723-0943 Steve Bale was Boom-ing it up too. He gled with: Danny Nelson, Mike. Mark Game. He has to hurry up though. Notre Eagle Cove BEtB ([email protected])._448-4302 reminded me that the Packer games would Bucher, Ray Schafer, Sal. Paul Dame has already started its season, and W4387 120th Avenue, Maiden Rock, 54750 be back again this season in his ever-popu- Scalcini, Todd & Jay from Dallas. Bill they need their #1 alumni. (Campus LesBiGay group) GLOBE lar sports bar. There really is no other from Kansas City who "pinned" me, Saturday. September 27 A VolleyBall 105 Garfield, 132 Davies Ctr, Eau Claire 54701 place to take in the Packers than at Troy and Tim - together! Tournament to benefit HIT AND IGBO. LGBT Community Center of Chippewa Valley Birthday boy ([email protected]) Woody's. Dame David Howser, Roland Switch AND Fat Daddy's - that HOT www.geocities.com/gIbtcommunitycenter/ In need of more fluid, it was onto Hoffmann, Jerry Skals, Ben. Larry place. next door! Will host an afternoon P.O. Box 383, Eau Claire, 54702 (715) 559-5751 Fluid to pay a call on Fluid's First Filly, and Harbor Room -ites: Jason and of sand and balls and fun! The Trading Company (MW, DJ) 838-9494 Wilma Finger-Do, the Birthday Girl newest addition Jerry aka Fortuna — we Greg AKA Myrna had quite a B-Day 304 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire 54701 herself, whose party will be Friday, Sept. remember his considerable charms from celebration at Boom, where he tends bar. The Main Club (MW, DJ) 12. Dame Edna Ross, Ariel Lift, 1211 Tower Ave,Superior 54880 ...... _ 392-1756 the old days/nights of The Wreck Room Specail guest: The Green Bay Packers and Suzie Wong, Lana St. James The and more recently Gargoyles. Drop by their debut game for the season. Northland Gay Men's Center (218) 722-8585 Toast of the Triangle and Surprise 309 Duluth, MN 55802 and say "Hi." The weekend was wonderful Everybody touch - ed down there! 8 N. 2nd Ave. E., Ste. Guests are slated as of this date. Of course, Parents, Families, Et Friends of Lesbians ft Gays (PUG) and long-time remembered. I only wish Remember, it's the glamour, not the uids and Cordially Yours! Greater Chippewa Valley food, fl Elton would have listened to me... grammar! A wee bit tired from the Holiday P.O. Box 11, Eau Claire, WI 54702-0011 I caught up with all-time legend Al On the topic of music. my cordial Weekend. I still remain "Cordially Yours." Q2 (social/support for LGBT youth) Thomas - celebrating the "Reunion." I'm Choristers of The Cream City Chorus P.O. Box 11, Eau Claire, WI 54702 836-7710 happy to report, life seems to be agreeing will be doing a Cabaret come Saturday. Scooter's (MW) with him — of course it always did! He is as Oct. 18, at the Village Church of the 411 Galloway St, Eau Claire, 54703 835-9959 wild as ever — gurl! Arts on Juneau. Wine, hors d' oeuvres, Trio (Wm) Steven, aka Rosie, that rosy-cheeked music by individual members, duets, trios. 820 Tower, Superior, 54880 ...... __.._._.._392-5373 bar boy of yesteryear was doing the town, ménage a trois... whatever! I'm thrilled to Brought to you by AIDS NETWORK' Serving 13 counties in South Central Wisconsin since 1985.

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