September 14, 2018 | Volume XVI, Issue 10

“I hope people plan for a late evening Dining Out for Life: 25th Anniversary on September 20th,” said Metzger. “We will be having an after party at Union Col- by Bill Redmond-Palmer ry Kitchen in Woodberry, both of whom ta, Sofi’s Crepes, Hersh’s, Mayuree Thai lective with some special guests you’re not On September 20th, Moveable Feast will participate at the 50% level, choose dinner Tavern, Red Brick Station, and The Boat- going to want to miss.” This new event is celebrate 25 years of Dining Out For Life as their meal for contribution, while others, house. open to all from 9 pm to midnight. Union in Baltimore, to support its mission to pro- like SoBo Cafe in Federal Hill, contribute This year, in addition to the traditional Brewery will donate $1 from every pint vide over 700,000 healthy meals at no 25% from both lunch and dinner. Several sit-down dining experience, Schola Cook- sold and the live entertainment will include cost to nearly 5,000 Maryland restaurants will also include ing School in Mount Vernon will Rodney Henry and the Kevin Driscoll residents living with HIV/AIDS, September 20th breakfast, including Charm- offer a special steak- Band. cancer and other critical and ington’s and Hoehn’s Bakery. house dinner cooking All din- life-threatening illnesses that is the day to dine “There are so many awe- class and will con- ers will have make it difficult for them to ac- some restaurants, new and tribute 25% of the the chance to cess healthy meals. out and support existing, that are participat- proceeds from the enter a raffle So far 60 restaurants Moveable Feast ing this year,” said Christian class’ registrants. drawing with a throughout the Baltimore area Metzger, who leads the event. The cooking class grand prize of have signed on to contribute between 25 “I encourage our diners to consider going menu will include an iceberg wedge with two front-row and 50% of the total sales of the meals they outside their comfort zones and try some- bacon blue cheese dressing, pan-seared seats to the Fleetwood Mac concert at the serve during lunch or dinner on September thing new.” Some of the restaurants par- roasted ribeye steaks, lobster-stuffed twice Capital One Arena including a VIP meet- 20th to support Moveable Feast, and their ticipating for the first time this year include baked potatoes, creamed spinach, and hot and-greet with Mick Fleetwood prior to the belief that “food is medicine.” Most restau- Square Meal, Explorers at Royal Sones- fudge brownie sundae. —continued on page 3 rants, like Gertrude’s in Charles Village and Woodber- A Queer Curiosity By Frankie Kujawa D’Agostino, as well as Alexan- sight within our col- The Walters Art Museum is taking an in- der Jarman, who helps create Folk magic and lection. [Audienc- depth look at queer history with the per- contemporary art initiatives art combine with es] will have a little formance of “Queer Curiosity,” Thursday, at the Walters, and curator bit of information when you September 27th, from 7 to 8 pm. Inspired Dr. Lynley Anne Herbert to queer history come in that we’ll hand you by works in the Walters’ collection of rare discuss the upcoming perfor- that outlines what the gene- books and manuscripts, Baltimore artist mance. at the Walters sis of this project was within Alexander D’Agostino presents a per- “From the institutional Art Museum, our collection and what you’ll formance blending folk magic, art, and side,” began Jarman. “I think end up seeing Alexander queer history that is part séance and part audiences will come to see a September 27th presenting that evening.” dance. This interactive work presents performance in the sculpture Performance artist, a newly created manuscript of queer court that will involve dance, will involve D’Agostino, added the inspiration behind history and séance, and there’s movement. For me, his performance, as well as what specific One of the first known what’s also exciting, is people will also elements he was adding into it. “It will be depictions of a witch methods, and very much a séance. It started with my love riding a broom – explores arti- have a chance to get at these parts of for the Chamber of Wonders [located in the Alexander D’Agostino facts, history, queer history that’s in our collection that leverages oddities in and collective really just haven’t been discussed that Walters]. I was thinking about how you tell the Walters Art Museum memory. Bal- much. So, Alexander has been able, by so many stories when you look at objects collection for an unusual timore OUT- working with our curator Lynley [Anne Her- and this idea of mediumship and intuition. slice of history and loud recently bert], to tease out these wonderful queer With queerness there’s all these sort of in- culture, September 27th sat down with histories that have been hidden in plain —continued on page 19 Co-Publishers Jim Becker • Jim Williams [email protected]

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Contributing Writers for Baltimore OUTloud Ava Barron-Shasho • Janan Broadbent, Ph. D. Josh Buchbinder • Anthony Calo • Lee Carpenter Jeffrey Clagett • Wayne Curtis • Woody Derricks Chuck Duncan • John Redmond-Palmer • Dr. Eva Hersh Mark S. King • Brother Merrick Moses Frankie Kujawa • Sage Piper • David Placher Mark Segal • Gregg Shapiro • Bill Redmond-Palmer David Egan • Elyse Buchbinder • Dr. Loren Olson Alex “Bear” Conley • Brynn Deveraux

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2 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com news // local NEW GROWTH ON Dining Out for Life: 25th WEST 40TH STREET. —continued from page 1 Anniversary show. A $500 gift card for hotel and trans- portation is included. “This event is very important for raising involved. It’s easy to participate and make a funds to feed our neighbors in need,” said difference.” Each restaurant will be staffed by volunteer ambassadors who can help diners learn more about Moveable Feast “This event is very and its mis- important for raising sion. “Like what we funds to feed our do?” asked Roland Park Place – Baltimore City’s only certifi ed Continuing neighbors in need. Metzger. Care Retirement Community – will soon be transformed, “Come vol- It also helps educate unteer with us!” adding 8 new stories and 58 spacious new residences, To see the full list of participating to create the perfect setting for your Baltimore story. people about the great restaurants, visit Diningoutforlife.com/bal- work that Moveable timore. Follow updates about the event @ MFeastBaltimore on Facebook and Insta- Feast does and how to gram. When sharing on social media, use #DOFLBmore so everyone can see all the READY FOR MOVEIN 443.338.6212 get involved.” foodie fun. FALL 2020 RolandParkPlace.org If you can’t dine out for a cause on Sep- Metzger. “It also helps educate many com- tember 20th, you can still support the event Pending final approval from Maryland Department of Aging munity members about the great work that with a donation of any size by texting the Moveable Feast does and how you can get word “FEAST” to 56512. t GET PREPPED ON PrEP: A TOWN HALL MEETING ON HIV PREVENTION & PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS Join us for a research update from the 2018 International AIDS Conference and learn about the latest exciting news on HIV Prevention & PrEP for men who have sex with men and for transgender people. Tell us what you think and feel about HIV Prevention & PrEP. DATE: September 26th TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. LOCATION: The Waxter Center 1000 Cathedral Street at Eager Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Food and refreshments will be provided Hosted by AIDS Action Baltimore Sponsored by Chase Brexton Health Care, Center for Black Equity-Baltimore, GLCCB, Johns Hopkins Center for AIDS Research, REACH Initiative & Total Health Care Supported by funding from Gilead Sciences, Inc. and IMPACT a Baltimore City Health Department Campaign

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Chase Brexton dynamite duds / totes rad threads / freshest and life-threatening flooding. The private, Film Screening: gear from your favorite decade. no-kill shelter feels the only responsible Charm Ball – “Founded by and for the LGBT commu- choice is to reschedule its largest fundrais- Paternal Rites nity in 1978, Chase Brexton has sustained a er of the year. Baltimore Humane Society critical mission caring for all who enter our is hoping to do its part in the hurricane re- Director of the new film Paternal Rites, Sept. 22nd doors,” said Patrick Mutch, Chase Brexton lief efforts and is in talks now about trans- Jules Rosskam, currently teaching at CEO. “Today our mission is to honor diversi- porting animals up from North Carolina. University of Maryland, Baltimore, has It’s time once again for the Chase Brex- ty, inspire wellness and improve our commu- Named by the Baltimore Sun as a Top created a first-person film examining the ton’s annual Charm Ball! On Septem- nity. With your help, I know we can continue 2017 Event, Baltimore Humane Society’s secret emotional underbelly of a contem- ber 22nd from 6 pm to midnight, Chase our mission for decades to come.” DogFest Walk & Festival is a dog day ex- porary Jewish-American family. On Friday, Brexton Health Care will host their annual Proceeds from the event go to the Hope stravaganza benefiting animals in need September 21st, from 8 to 10:30 pm, the Charm Ball at the Renaissance Baltimore Lives Here program of Chase Brexton, which of care and refuge at the 365 acre no-kill Creative Alliance Harborplace Hotel (202 East Pratt Street, supports patients in need at each of their Cen- shelter. Approximately 5,000 people are (3134 Eastern Av- Baltimore). The main ball with cocktails, ters. Learn more about the program at Hope- expected to gather on the grounds of the enue, Baltimore) dinner, dancing, and awards ceremony livesheremaryland.org. shelter in Reisterstown to participate in will host the film’s will take place between 6 and 9 pm, fol- Tickets for the ball are $250 and include a fundraising walk through a nature pre- local premiere. the after party. After party only tickets are serve, games, contests, demonstrations, Rosskam’s lowed by the Charm Ball After Party from $50. Tickets are available at Bit.ly/2Nk1AKw. and kid activities. Pet lovers, pet owners, queer and trans- 9 pm to midnight. For more info visit Bit.ly/2wer7hA and Bit. kids, and pets spend the day filled with gender subjectivi- The disco themed flashback 40th ly/2PGdkZp. tons of activities for both humans and ty is unmistakable party will recall Chase Brexton’s beloved You can also sign up for updates about dogs including a 20-foot climbing wall and as fragments of “Retro Dance Night” fundraisers of years Charm Ball 2018 at Tinyurl.com/CharmBal- Cross-Fit by Arenal Fitness. Swimming, home movies of past, connecting supporters of yesterday lUpdate. t agility, bowling, tetherball, pup putt, bub- his childhood – and today with funky music, dancing, and ble chase are just some of the many ca- iconic in their un- fun. Chase Brexton invites you to join nine activities. Dogs can be entered in the remarkability – float to the surface of the them as they journey back through the “Best of the Fest” photo contest in which screen, and the viewer hears audio re- decades and celebrate 40 years of caring DogFest winners of Best Smile, Best Mutt, and Best cordings of contemporary conversations for our communities, and honoring those Overall will be featured in area magazines. between Rosskam and Alex, who functions who have made a lasting impact on the Rescheduled Learn more, register for the walk, buy as Rosskam’s partner in life as well as in wellness of our communities. tickets atDogfest.org. It will all take place this project of decoding his past on screen. The event’s honorees will be the Bal- The tenth annual DogFest, has been post- on the grounds of Baltimore Humane So- Paternal Rites had its world premiere poned to Saturday, October 6th due to ciety at 1601 Nicodemus Road in Reister- this past February at New York’s Museum the impact of heavy rains and Hurricane stown from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, of Modern Art’s Doc Fortnight film festival. Florence. Maryland has been declared a October 6h. Kids age five and under and The event will feature a conversation state of emergency by Governor Hogan dogs always free. t with Rosskam and one of the film’s sub- in anticipation of historic, catastrophic jects, Alex Samets. Tickets for Creative Alliance members Dining Out are $7 in advance and $10 at the door, for Life and $10 in advance for non-members, $13 at the door. Tickets are available on- line at Creativealliance.org/events//pater- nal-rites. t

– Spirits of Baltimore

Tour – Sept. 22nd timore City Health Department, receiving a Community Partner Award; Join the Baltimore ShipMates on Satur- former board members Joanne Kraus, day, September 22nd, for a Spirits Tour of Baltimore. Pick up will be at 11:30 am at receiving a Lifetime Volunteer Award, and the Mount Vernon Stable and Saloon (909 Franklin N. McNeil Jr., receiving a Legacy North Charles Street), and is expected to Award; and former CEO David H. Shippee return there by 4:15 pm. The tour of local receiving a Leadership Award. In addition, craft distilleries will include stops at the a Chase Brexton staff member will receive Sagamore Distilleries, Baltimore Whiskey the Dr. Ronald Taylor Award, given each Company, and Old Line Spirits. Tickets are year to a staff member who best exempli- $50 per person, with transportation and fies the mission of Chase Brexton Health tour admissions included. Space is limited. Care. For more info and reservations, visit their The after party will feature dancing, Facebook events page at Bit.ly/2QkU3gn. a live band, an open bar, and desserts. More than just a meal – Mitch Greenberg and Stephanie Davis, ambassadors for Dining Out for t – Bill Redmond-Palmer Dress is cocktail, or if you dare, your most Life, at Gertrude’s in Charles Village at last year’s event. credit: Moveable Feast 4 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com beyond the beltway

compiled by Jim Becker In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that line the importance of the ways we speak it was “legally unsustainable” to repeal to each other. “The struggle to under- India’s Supreme Section 377 because only a “minuscule stand one’s sexual identity is particularly fraction” of India’s population was LGBT. challenging at secondary school. Pupils Court overturns Last year, the court upheld a constitutional who are LGBT+ have particular struggles, right to privacy. That ruling led to today’s and more so within faith schools,” the sodomy laws reversal on the issue. (Dallas Voice – Da- guide reads. “Gender roles are assumed, vid Taffet at Dallasvoice.com/indias-su- heterosexual relationships are talked New Delhi – India’s Supreme Court preme-court-overturns-lgbt-ban) about, and those whose sexual orienta- overturned a law criminalizing consen- tion is different can begin to question their sual same-sex relations. The law dates place within the school community and Kavanaugh – no friend to gays back to British colonial rule and the ruling their faith community.” overturns 150 years of anti-LGBT legisla- UK orthodox The guide also includes first-hand Kavanaugh be held accountable on views tion. Section 377 penalized sex that was experiences of LGBT Jews. (Gay Star regarding LGBT people. From nondiscrimi- “against the order of nature” with a maxi- rabbi writes News – at Gaystarnews.com/article/ nation protections to health care to LGBTQ mum penalty of life in prison. Chief Justice chief-rabbi-publishes-groundbreak- military service, Kavanaugh is a nominee Dipak Misra called the law “irrational, inde- pamphlet for ing-guidance-for-lgbti-students-in-ortho- clearly hand-picked by anti-LGBTQ or- fensible, and manifestly arbitrary.” The de- dox-schools/#gs.CZI8WkA) ganizations to undermine the progress cision threw out hundreds of laws that dis- LGBT students for equality. (Seattle Gay News & The criminated against LGBT Indians. One of Human Rights Campaign at Sgn.org/sgn- the people who brought the case through London – Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis news46_36/page9.cfm) has published groundbreaking guidance HRC: to Orthodox Jewish schools on how to care for LGBT students. Mirvis is part of Kavanaugh’s the United Hebrew Congregations of the Insurgent Dems Commonwealth. Rabbi Mirvis believes Or- dodges show thodox schools must adopt strict policies shake up party against bullying and be equipped to offer he’s threat to support. with primary Rabbi Mirvis’s 36-page booklet, titled LGBTQ rights “The Wellbeing of LGBT+ Pupils,” was pro- wins duced with input from LGBT Jews and with Washington, DC – The Human Rights Subcontinental pride the support of KeshetUK, an organization Campaign (HRC), has responded to Su- Boston – “Damn the torpedoes! Four promoting LGBT equality in the Jewish preme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s bells. Captain Drayton, go ahead! Jouett, the courts, Arif Jafar, was arrested in 2001, community. Rabbi Mirvis emphasizes that repeated refusal to answer basic questions full speed!” Thus, did Union Admiral David charged with violations under Section 377 Orthodox Jewish schools “can and must be from Sen. Kamala Harris on whether the Farragut order an attack on the Confed- and spent 49 days in jail where he was a safe haven for all children and teens, a landmark Supreme Court case Obergefell erate fleet at Mobile Bay in 1864. As with beaten and humiliated every day, accord- v. Hodges, legalizing marriage equality Farragut, defeating Donald Trump’s tide of ing to CNN. throughout the United States, was decid- racist populism calls not for caution but for Gay Indian filmmaker Faraz Ansa- ed correctly. “Brett Kavanaugh’s refusal to boldness and conviction like that of Talla- ri was in Dallas earlier this year for the answer very basic, very direct questions hassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. Gillum, who South Asian Film Festival. He spoke about about the Supreme Court’s historic ruling is African-American and won the Demo- the current conservative, fundamental- bringing marriage equality nationwide is cratic nomination for governor of Florida, is ist-Hindu government in power and the alarming and completely unacceptable,” dismissed as a socialist and a communist crackdown against the LGBT community. said HRC President Chad Griffin. “The by partisans of a president whose lips are He said that homosexuality was decrimi- Obergefell decision is settled law. If this firmly planted on the butt of veteran KGB nalized in 2009 and recriminalized again in nominee cannot so much as affirm that or agent Vladimir Putin. Republican nominee 2013 by the current government. the fundamental equality of LGBTQ people Ron DeSantis indignantly denied any rac- and our families, he should not and must ist intent in his “monkey this up” reference not be granted a lifetime appointment to to Gillum. Gillum sticks to his positive mes- These news notes have been compiled, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis our nation’s highest court.” sage. He exemplifies the appeal of fresh with permission, from the online version Last month HRC released a compre- voices who focus on solutions rather than of various newspapers and other web place where every pupil can feel nurtured hensive report on the threats Brett Kava- kowtowing to fearmongers. sites. We thank these publications for and protected.” He believes the document naugh poses to LGBT people. This was Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nomi- allowing us to bring you their news sto- was “an extremely significant milestone followed by the release of videos featur- nee for Georgia governor, is a progressive ries. Usually the reports have been sig- and will have a real and lasting impact on ing Lillian, a young transgender woman in whose bipartisan efforts in the General nificantly edited and you can read the reducing harm to LGBT Jews across the Alaska, and Laura, a resident of Maine and Assembly belie Republican labels of her full story by going to the web site men- Orthodox Jewish community…. Our chil- mother of a transgender son, Jack; both as radical. She can win not just because tioned following the item. Comments dren need to know that at school, at home videos focus on the threats to the safety her proposals like Medicaid expansion and are strictly the opinions of Jim Becker and in the community, they will be loved and dignity of LGBT people by this nomi- small business investment address popu- and not of Baltimore OUTloud or Pride and protected regardless of their sexuality nation. lar needs, but because the diversity some Media. or gender identity,” he said. HRC has also mobilized more than decry as a leftist slogan describes a chang- The guide uses Torah values to under- 20,000 calls to the Senate demanding —continued on page 9

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 5 What is BIKTARVY? Get HIV support by downloading a free app BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get at MyDailyCharge.com prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults. these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than It can either be used in people who have never taken usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath HIV-1 medicines before, or people who are replacing or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and their current HIV-1 medicines and whose healthcare vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or provider determines they meet certain requirements. lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat. BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is } Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead the virus that causes AIDS. to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, What is the most important information light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days I should know about BIKTARVY? or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain. The most common side e ects of BIKTARVY in clinical BIKTARVY may cause serious side e€ ects: studies were diarrhea (6%), nausea (5%), and headache } Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you (5%). Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side have both HIV-1 and HBV and stop taking BIKTARVY, e‹ ects that bother you or don’t go away. your HBV may suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking BIKTARVY without fi rst talking to your What should I tell my healthcare provider healthcare provider, as they will need to monitor before taking BIKTARVY? your health. } All your health problems. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had any Who should not take BIKTARVY? kidney or liver problems, including hepatitis Do not take BIKTARVY if you take: virus infection. } dofetilide } All the medicines you take, including prescription } rifampin and over-the-counter medicines, antacids, laxatives, vitamins, and herbal supplements. BIKTARVY and } any other medicines to treat HIV-1 other medicines may a‹ ect each other. Keep a list What are the other possible side e ects of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare of BIKTARVY? provider and pharmacist, and ask if it is safe to take BIKTARVY with all of your other medicines. Serious side e€ ects of BIKTARVY may also include: KEEP } If you are pregnantor plan to become pregnant. It is } Your immune system Changes in your immune system. not known if BIKTARVY can harm your unborn baby. may get stronger and begin to fi ght infections. Tell your Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant healthcare provider if you have any new symptoms while taking BIKTARVY. PUSHING. after you start taking BIKTARVY. } (nursing) or plan to } Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your If you are breastfeeding Because HIV doesn’t change who you are. healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. HIV-1 can be passed check your kidneys. If you develop new or worse kidney to the baby in breast milk. problems, they may tell you to stop taking BIKTARVY. BIKTARVY is a 1-pill, once-a-day complete HIV-1 treatment for adults who You are encouraged to report negative side e ects } Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/ are either new to treatment or whose healthcare provider determines they a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. can replace their current HIV-1 medicines with BIKTARVY. Ask your healthcare provider if BIKTARVY is right for you. BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS.

Please see Important Facts about BIKTARVY, BIKTARVY.COM including important warnings, on the following page.

6 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com BVYC0048_BIKTARVY_B_9-875x9-6_BaltimoreOUTloud_KeepPushing1_r1v1jl.indd 1-2 9/5/18 10:05 AM What is BIKTARVY? Get HIV support by downloading a free app BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get at MyDailyCharge.com prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults. these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than It can either be used in people who have never taken usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath HIV-1 medicines before, or people who are replacing or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and their current HIV-1 medicines and whose healthcare vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or provider determines they meet certain requirements. lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat. BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is } Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead the virus that causes AIDS. to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, What is the most important information light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days I should know about BIKTARVY? or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain. The most common side e ects of BIKTARVY in clinical BIKTARVY may cause serious side e€ ects: studies were diarrhea (6%), nausea (5%), and headache } Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you (5%). Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side have both HIV-1 and HBV and stop taking BIKTARVY, e‹ ects that bother you or don’t go away. your HBV may suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking BIKTARVY without fi rst talking to your What should I tell my healthcare provider healthcare provider, as they will need to monitor before taking BIKTARVY? your health. } All your health problems. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had any Who should not take BIKTARVY? kidney or liver problems, including hepatitis Do not take BIKTARVY if you take: virus infection. } dofetilide } All the medicines you take, including prescription } rifampin and over-the-counter medicines, antacids, laxatives, vitamins, and herbal supplements. BIKTARVY and } any other medicines to treat HIV-1 other medicines may a‹ ect each other. Keep a list What are the other possible side e ects of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare of BIKTARVY? provider and pharmacist, and ask if it is safe to take BIKTARVY with all of your other medicines. Serious side e€ ects of BIKTARVY may also include: KEEP } If you are pregnantor plan to become pregnant. It is } Your immune system Changes in your immune system. not known if BIKTARVY can harm your unborn baby. may get stronger and begin to fi ght infections. Tell your Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant healthcare provider if you have any new symptoms while taking BIKTARVY. PUSHING. after you start taking BIKTARVY. } (nursing) or plan to } Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your If you are breastfeeding Because HIV doesn’t change who you are. healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. HIV-1 can be passed check your kidneys. If you develop new or worse kidney to the baby in breast milk. problems, they may tell you to stop taking BIKTARVY. BIKTARVY is a 1-pill, once-a-day complete HIV-1 treatment for adults who You are encouraged to report negative side e ects } Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/ are either new to treatment or whose healthcare provider determines they a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. can replace their current HIV-1 medicines with BIKTARVY. Ask your healthcare provider if BIKTARVY is right for you. BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS.

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BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 7 BVYC0048_BIKTARVY_B_9-875x9-6_BaltimoreOUTloud_KeepPushing1_r1v1jl.indd 1-2 9/5/18 10:05 AM IMPORTANT FACTS This is only a brief summary of important information about BIKTARVY® and does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your condition and your treatment. (bik-TAR-vee)

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—continued from page 5 ing electorate. Another impressive Demo- that perform abortions. Kyl voted against crat is Beto O’Rourke, challenging Texas the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Sen. Ted Cruz. His answer to a question John McCain’s Act in December 2009 and the Health Care about NFL player protests has gone viral. and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Here is a portion: “The freedoms that we replacement in part because they required health insur- have were purchased not just by those in ance providers to cover contraceptive care. uniform, and they definitely were. But also, even worse on (Seattle Gay News – Mike Andrew at Sgn. by ... peaceful, nonviolent protests, includ- org/sgnnews46_36/page3.cfm) ing taking a knee at a football game to LGBT issues point out that black men, unarmed; black teenagers, unarmed; and black children, Shantee Tucker Phoenix – John McCain may have unarmed, are being killed at a frightening been a lovely man, but he was no friend A stolen pair level right now, including by members of of the LGBT community. His appointed law enforcement, without accountability Park section of the city and the shooter re- successor, however, is even worse. On of ruby red and without justice.... I can think of nothing mains at-large, police said this week. At a September 5th, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey more American than to peacefully stand up press conference the same day, homicide appointed former Sen. Jon Kyl to fill Mc- slippers have or take a knee for your rights anytime, any- captain John Ryan said Tucker was shot Cain’s Senate seat. Kyl represented Ari- where, anyplace.” Cruz twisted this into an around 1 am on the 4300 block of Old York zona in the US Senate from 1995 until he been recovered attack on wounded veterans. Road. retired in 2013. If Trump’s desired autocracy takes Witnesses indicated Tucker got into a McCain was in the Senate from 1987 Grand Rapids, Michigan – A pair of hold – and we are on the knife’s edge – brief argument with the driver of a black until his death last month. During the Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the 1939 the main cause will not be white nationalist pick-up truck, who fired eight bullets. Tuck- course of his career there, he managed to movie The Wizard of Oz have been found, stockpiles but a fatal decline in our hab- er was hit once in the back and transport- vote for almost all the anti-LGBT measures 13 years after they were stolen from The its of thought and discourse. In our click ed by police to Temple University Hospital, before that body. In 1993, he opposed Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids. wars we are like someone walking down where she was pronounced dead about President Bill Clinton’s initiative to remove The slippers were in a private collection the street who is too fixated on his smart- four hours later. the gay military ban. In 1996, he voted for and on loan to the museum when they phone to notice the open sewer grate he Ryan said Tucker didn’t appear to be the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In were stolen. The theft was described as a is approaching. This madness can only be targeted due to her gender identity, add- smash-and-grab with no clues left behind. ing that the motive for her killing remains Security cameras were not working that unknown. night. Tucker, 30, resided in the Germantown According to the BBC, the slippers section of the city, according to a police were covered in 2,300 sequins. Garland report of the shooting incident. Tuck- wore four pair during filming. One of those er’s Facebook page was flooded with an pairs is in the Smithsonian Museum in outpouring of sympathy messages from Washington. Leonardo DiCaprio bought friends. “I’m going to miss you so much,” one friend wrote. “This really hurts. Rest well.” Another friend wrote, “Enjoy para- dise. This world didn’t deserve you. Trust Jon Kyl to fill McCain’s Senate seat Andrew Gillum – future Florida governor, and believe we will continue to speak your pretty please? name.” 2006, McCain was a vocal supporter of an Anyone with information about the in- Arizona state constitutional amendment to countered by a voter turnout large enough cident should contact the Homicide Unit at bar same-sex marriage. And in 2010, he to overcome vote suppression. Our coun- 215-686-3334. opposed repeal of “Don’t ask, don’t tell.” try is governed by an unrepresentative mi- Other Philadelphia trans women of McCain’s dismal record was relieved only nority determined to lock in its power. If we color whose homicides remain unsolved by his opposition to the federal marriage don’t rise to this fight like many insurgent include Nizah Morris, Kyra Cordova, Sta- amendment in 2004 and 2006, and his Oz slippers recovered! Democratic candidates, that may happen. cey Blahnik and Kiesha Jenkins. A candle- vote in favor of the Employment Non-Dis- (Bay Windows – Richard J. Rosendall at light march and “Call to Action” has been crimination Act (ENDA) in 2013. another pair in an auction in 2011. The Baywindows.com/Insurgent-Democrats- scheduled for 8 pm on September 12th, Sad to say, Kyl’s record of hostility fourth pair is owned by another private beat-back-the-trolls) originating at Old York Road and Hunting to the LGBT community lacks even that collector. In the book, the slippers were Park Avenue. saving grace. In 1996, Kyl also voted for silver, but MGM changed them to ruby red “We’re demanding justice for Shan- DOMA. Six years later, he voted not to add to show off their new Technicolor process. tee,” said Tatyana Woodard, an organizer. sexual orientation to the federal definition No information was given about how Philadelphia Woodard was a longtime friend of Tucker of hate crimes. In 2004 and 2006, he also the shoes were found. t (Dallas Voice and mourned her loss. “She was a strong voted for a constitutional ban on same- – David Taffet at Dallasvoice.com/doro- trans woman person, a friendly person. Very loving. Al- sex marriage. His votes on reproductive thys-ruby-slippers-recovered) ways quick to defend others. She never choice are not any better. In 2008, he vot- shot to death liked to see anyone get bullied. She was ed that fetuses, seen as “unborn children,” a peacemaker,” Woodard said. (Philadel- should be eligible for CHIP, the Children’s Philadelphia – Shantee Tucker, a phia Gay News – Tim Cwiek at Epgn.com/ Health Insurance Program. He also voted Philadelphia trans woman of color, was news/breaking-news/13741-trans-woman- to prohibit federal Health and Human Ser- shot dead September 5th in the Hunting shot-dead-killer-remains-at-large) vices grants from going to organizations

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 9 VoiceVoice ofof thethe CenterCenter Volunteers, Thank You!

This Labor Day, the GLCCB celebrated our lifeline to the community, our volunteers. We held a cook out for the invaluable members of the Center that keep the GLCCB running. We could not do this without you. Want to be a volunteer, come to our volunteer orienta- tion held on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We look forward to working with you!

Clothing Closet Of all the things that define us, cloth- ward individuals, this event operates in ing is one of the places where one a clothing swap format where one can is encouraged to explore how the peruse the donated offerings to their inner self is presented to the world. leisure and select items that appeal From suspenders to sunglasses, to their preferences. As room three is clothing affects how we carry our- converted into a open plan closet, vol- selves and how we challenge the unteers assist shoppers with selecting assumptions created by our society. items and offering fashion advice. The It was in that mindset the Helping Center accepts donations during office Hands Clothing Closet was created. hours and during the event. For our budget saavy, fashion for-

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Events Calendar: September 2018 Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays 09/18 09/19 09/20 09/14 09/15 09/16 09/17 -5:30pm -6:30pm -12:00pm -6:30pm -11:00am -11:00am -4:00pm Teen Art Group HIV/STI Testing Pelvic Health Lunch Breaking Bread Project Rainbow Families Potluck Narcotics Anonymous Oh So Divine Modeling -7:30pm -6:45pm and Learn -6:30pm -6:00pm -3:30pm and Dance Troupe SILhouette The Mankind Project -6:30pm Crystal Meth Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous Gentle Mindful Yoga -7:00pm Baltimore Trans- -7:00pm 09/25 Trans Baltimore Masculine Alliance Marijuana Anonymous 09/22 09/23 09/24 -5:00pm -7:00pm -6:00pm -11:00am -4:00pm Yoga & Heels SCA 09/27 09/21 Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Oh So Divine Modeling -5:30pm -3:00pm -6:30pm -3:30pm and Dance Troupe Teen Art Group 09/26 Helping Hands Clothing Crystal Meth Anonymous Gentle Mindful Yoga -6:00pm -6:30pm -4:30pm Closet -7:00pm 09/29 GLCCB Town Hall Beneath The Scar: A FreeState Justice -5:00pm Marijuana Anonymous -6:00pm Meeting Story of Resilience Legal Clinic Diversity In Transition Alcoholics Anonymous (Book Signing) -6:30pm -7:00pm 09/28 -6:30pm Vogue Practice with Sistahs of Pride -6:30pm New Volunteer Orientation STAR TRACK Breaking Bread Project -6:45pm -6:30pm The Mankind Project Crystal Meth Anonymous -7:00pm -7:00pm SCA Marijuana Anonymous

Baltimore King and Queen of Pride 2019

For over twenty years, the community form for youth engagement and self has crowned Pride ambassadors who empowerment for the individuals under advocate for the June celebrations and the trans umbrella. You can hear their to be a physical link to the commu- brief interview on our YouTube Chan- nity as the King and Queen of Pride. nel or on our Facebook Page. September 1, 2018, in the Black Box theater of Motor House, the GLCCB, The duo’s first public appearance with Baltimore Pride Committee, and the the GLCCB will be at the Town Hall, King and Queen of Pride made history. September 24th at 6 pm. Follow them Our 2019 King is Justin Sane, the first on social media at @Justin Sane or @ trans male to hold the title and Bambi Bambi Galore or the official fan page Galore, the first non-binary queen. This @ 2019 Baltimore King and Queen of dynamic duo plans on using their plat- Pride.

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television ads flooding the airways. It’s by a governor who has not had the cour- riage inequality, and so he used his adult- no secret that Democratic candidate Ben age these past two years to stand up to hood to fight for marriage equality. His Jealous has struggled early to find his the current president and shout from the childhood friend with whom he grew up and messaging. But it also should be no secret rooftops against his policies, statements, identified as his brother was discriminated Pointing that electing Ben Jealous to be the next and human philosophy (i.e., the rich, against from an early age due to his gen- governor of Maryland is vital to the LGBT straight white guys eat everyone der identity; he fought it Out else). Hogan’s mea- with him against the bul- By Sage Piper community. Now is the time for us to act, individually, and collectively. Our futures sured and mealy- lies as a child and uses depend on it. mouthed avoidance his adulthood fighting for Some may think it too dramatic to pro- of opposing the cur- trans rights. A product of Ben Jealous claim that our futures hang in the balance. rent president’s ac- civil rights warriors, he But those futures are inextricably linked to tions is nothing short uses his adulthood to Needs Our the future of every other woman, man, and of unforgivable. And fight the civil rights bat- child in Maryland, and all over this country. in his second term? tles of this time: rights And day after day after day, we hang on He’s only going to get for ignored minorities, Support For the edge of a raw and horrifying precipice. more conservative, African-Americans, This precipice is forged of all that is the and more ambitious. women, LGBT people, Governor worst of America – the raging discrimina- Count on more hate immigrants, workers, tion and fear of our human differences, the crimes due to Ho- Ben the economically dis- “We can’t count on Washington to protect undeserved privilege, wealth and power, gan’s lack of fighting tooth and nail the Jealous tressed, the uninsured, the un- our civil rights... Marylanders need a gov- the unbalanced meting out of justice in a Trump Discrimination Agenda, more an- der-educated, the present and ernor with the courage to do that at the civilized society, and the turning of a blind ti-LGBT judge and board appointments, formerly incarcerated, the elder- state level and when I’m elected that’s ex- eye to inhumane living conditions. So, for and more funding for charter schools that ly, and the disabled. Back in 2012 he was actly what we’ll do.” – Ben Jealous, Demo- those who think it is “okay” to return Re- discriminate against LGBT students, just stating that we need to be defined by ”Our cratic candidate for governor publican Larry Hogan to office because he for starters… ongoing work to defend the rights of im- It’s no secret that we’re into September seems like a reasonable guy, it is time for Who is coming to save us, you may migrants, our work to champion the push- and the nitty-gritty heart of election season the members of the threatened LGBT com- be asking? No one. Not a damn soul. So back against religious tolerance and our in Maryland. It’s no secret that the current munity to proclaim this isn’t so. guess what – it’s up to us to get our act work to ensure that the LGBT community Republican governor has a nearly bottom- In today’s world, the stakes have been together and form the most outrageously is not discriminated against in employment less war chest and a barrage of state-wide raised to unheard-of-heights. We are led beautiful and strong rainbow-colored coa- or in any other aspect of their life. The lition to help elect the best-of-America-in- more we honor and embrace the diversi- spired-candidate, who at least will fight for ty in all our communities the more we will us. Ben Jealous may just be (dare I say succeed.” it?) – imperfect. He may be under-funded. In her endorsement, Rea Carey, head But he definitely can’t do it without us. We of the National LGBTQ Task Force Action MIXERS-REMIXEDMIXERS-REMIXED need to help bring him in, on our backs Fund, said that Jealous has “spent his life and on our sweat. building broad diverse coalitions to protect Who exactly is Ben Jealous? Well, and advance the rights of LGBTQ Amer- he’s the product of an interracial marriage icans. Ben and I share the same vision which was against the law at the time (his for a world where discrimination based mother grew up in Baltimore’s McCulloh on sexual orientation and gender identity Homes). He’s the product of two civil rights and expression is eradicated, and he has workers who spent their lives fighting in- shown the courage and bold leadership justice. He’s the product of a childhood LGBTQ people and their families deserve. spent enduring the hatred of those who He has stood firm against anti-LGBTQ looked upon his family with disgust and legislation and, under his leadership, the discrimination, the product of a time when NAACP supported marriage equality and he was chaperoned through every aisle fought for employment and housing rights of the five-and-dime while the white kids for transgender Marylanders.” roamed freely. He knows what it’s like to In 2012 Jealous stated that we must be different. He rose to become the young- “fight with vigor and urgency or we risk est leader of the NAACP, so he was also losing all that we have gained and all that the product of aspiration, hard work, dedi- we stand to gain. Because as I stand here cation, and no doubt some good luck along today those of us who stand for freedom, the way. justice, and equality are in the midst of an Who else is Ben Jealous? He’s the guy epic battle against those who wish to re- who used his leadership of the NAACP to define the moral center of our country. We come out in favor of marriage equality at a are in a battle with those who seem more crucial and critical time in 2012, by push- inspired by our nation’s dim past than its UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT ing back against both the reluctance of inspired future.” This is truer today than it Visit our Facebook page for upcoming events, sectors of the black community and black has ever been. Ben Jealous’s campaign specials, and much more: @mixersbar leadership and the simplistic stereotyping office is at 1023 Cathedral Street. I’ll meet of this reluctance in the white community. you there. t He lived and breathed a childhood of mar-

12 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com quality of life // Health and Wellness Thinking OUTloud // mark my words Trump, the Reality Edition since then. First, it was shown that cervical can- by Mark Segal the middle class got shafted. cer is a slow growing cancer, so it can be So how bad is it? Let’s take a look at what On to healthcare: Prices keep rising as identified in the early stages even if testing he’s done in almost two years in office. Trump tries to end Obamacare. Open Wide is done less often than once a year. Guide- Tariffs: Trump’s favorite products – gas and Let’s talk about the total number of rules ask Dr Eva lines changed to recommend that if a wom- oil – are suffering. The American Petroleum that have been either overturned or rolled Dr Eva Hersh an has had three normal Pap tests in a row Institute stated last week that Trump’s tar- back on environmental issues. In a time of and has never had had any form of cervical iffs will end our oil and gas exports. climate change, a survey by Harvard Uni- cancer, she can decrease Pap frequency Raw-steel materials or aluminum im- versity’s environmental regulation-rollback to every three years. This rule applies only ported from China are at a 20% higher cost index and Columbia University’s climate To Pap Or Not if she is not pregnant, has had no new for manufacturers in the US. Think about indicator found that air-pollution emissions sexual partners since her last screening, those cars and washing machines that total 18, toxic substances and safety seven to Pap and is not having any abnormal discharge, Trump likes to brag about. and water pollution seven. Drinking water bleeding or pain. The recommendation for Anyone own a Harley Davidson? They and breathing have become a risky busi- Just to make sure we all start at the same when to start Paps changed to begin three cost 20% more and sell for less, which ness. baseline: a cervical Pap smear is done years after the start of sexual activity, re- translates to a loss of jobs at these facto- Immigration: Parents are being sep- when a physician or other medical pro- gardless of age. And women over 65 could ries. arated from their children. Children are fessional uses a small, soft stop getting Paps at age 65 if Farmers have already been hit hard getting lost in an unprepared immigration plastic brush to collect cells Save your cervix their last three Paps showed with a 20 to 40% decrease in apples, corn, system. Trump created child prisons. from the surface of the cer- no signs of cancer. and soybean sales. Beef and pork sales Women’s health under Trump is all vix. The cervix is the lowest with a test that pays An even more significant have also dropped by 20%. about restriction. They don’t say the obvi- part of the uterus (womb.) change occurred when it was Alaskan fishermen are complaining ous – that they would like to overturn Roe The cervix can only be seen homage to the work proved that cervical cancer since they’re losing their export business. v. Wade, but what they are doing is put- after a speculum, which is a of Dr. Georgios is a sexually-transmitted in- Even your local newspapers are tak- ting more restrictions on abortion state by plastic or metal tool shaped fectious disease. It is caused ing a hit. A tariff on newsprint is increas- state. His new Supreme Court nominee, like two serving-size spoons, Papanicolau. by a few particular strains of ing prices 20 to 30% and has already cost Brett Kavanaugh, will do the same, as wit- is placed in the vagina. The HPV, the human papilloma some jobs at newspapers in Florida and nessed by his writings on the subject. Not speculum exam is also called a “pelvic virus. This discovery opened up new ways Pennsylvania. Some papers have decided to mention the attempts to restrict funding exam.” Many women assume that every of thinking. A new vaccine was released in to limit their printing to three days a week to Planned Parenthood and other women’s pelvic exam includes a Pap smear, but that 2006 to prevent HPV and therefore pre- instead of printing five or more days. clinics. is not the case. If the examiner does not vent cervical cancer as well as several Republicans love talking about the defi- Foreign relations: He’s simply a joke mention whether or not a Pap was done, other types of cancer caused by HPV. This cit, which is now $440 billion – the highest that no international leader can deal with, the patient should ask. vaccine, called Gardasil, is recommended in US history. The deficit can be attributed since his word, and therefore the US’s The Pap test was invented in 1929 by for all boys and girls in the pre-teen years. to the U.S. government spending $4.1 tril- word, can turn on a dime. Even treaties Dr. Georgios Papanicolau. It came into Tests have been developed to look for the lion more than its revenue of $3.7 trillion. already signed are being overturned. He widespread use as a screening test for cer- HPV virus itself in the cervical cells rath- One of the major reasons for that is the fights with our allies and drinks cham- vical cancer in the 1950s. At that time, cer- er than looking for the pre-cancerous or new tax law, where the rich got richer and pagne with tyrants. Human rights? He’s vical cancer killed more women than any cancerous cells that develop several years never heard of them. other type of cancer. Pap screening is so after the start of infection. The test is so In terms of gun violence: Under Trump’s effective that today, cer- accurate at detecting leadership, we’ve had the largest number vical cancer is not even the earliest signs of of school shootings than during the entire one of the top ten most HPV infection that if eight-year Obama presidency. frequent cancers in wom- a woman is over 30 Here’s a list we have not compiled and en. By the 1980s, the and her test for HPV is The cervical Pap smear is still the most ef- it’s a list in itself: Corruption, with the larg- rate of cervical cancer negative, she can de- fective test ever developed for early detec- est number of appointed officials resigning had decreased by 70% – crease her Pap smear tion and treatment of cancer. It is also the due to misuse of funds. Sexism, racism to less than a third of the frequency to every five most cost-effective cancer screening test. and a man so insecure that he needs his rate before Pap smears. years. HPV testing is These guidelines apply only to women name or face in the media 24/7. At that time, the gener- not recommended for who aren’t pregnant, are healthy, have nev- LGBT issues: Let’s just say Vice Presi- al recommendation was women younger than er had any type of cervical or uterine can- dent Mike Pence. that women should have 30, because in young- cer, have no problems with their immune That says it all. a Pap smear every year er women most HPV system (such as HIV), who have not had What is very sad is that many of you starting at age 18 or at infections clear up on a new sexual partner since their last Pap are reading this and saying, “But you for- the start of sexual activ- their own and do not smear, and are not having any problems got …” You’re right. It’s been so bad that ity, with no recommenda- Dr. Pap– require treatment. with vaginal bleeding, discharge, itching, we don’t even have the space to print it all. tion about at what age Paps could be Honored on It is now generally accept- or pelvic pain. If any of those things are It reminds me of the line, “What a sad stopped. Many authorities also rec- Greece’s old ed that Pap smears are not happening, a pelvic exam and possibly a state of affairs.” ommended that Pap smears should 10,000 drachma necessary for women over Pap smear may need to be done earlier Speaking of affairs, oh, we can just go on continue even after a hysterectomy, note! 65 if they are not having new than usual. t and on, but we have to end somewhere. t even though the cervix has been sur- sexual partners. Paps are Eva Hersh, MD, is a family physician. Mark Segal is publisher of Philadelphia gically removed. also unnecessary for women who have Please send questions and comments to her Gay News. His new memoir And Then I Danced There have been important advances had hysterectomies as long as the hyster- by email at [email protected] is out now. in the understanding of cervical cancer ectomy was not done because of cancer. BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 13 quality of life // Health and Wellness TheThe Chase Brexton to commemorate 40 years of service DrinkerDrinkeryy Charm Ball 2018 on September 22nd TheThe LittleLittle CoCorrnerner BarBar withwith aa GreatGreat BigBig HeHeartart!! Chase Brexton Health Care will honor its four decades of welcoming, affirming care 205 West Read Street “Corner of Read and Park” with a special journey through the organi- 205 West Read Street “Corner of Read and Park” zation’s past, present, and future at Charm community for welcoming, accessible Ball 2018, set for Saturday, September health care,” said Alexa Milanytch, director 410-225-3100410-225-3100 •• ATMATM AvailableAvailable 22nd at the Renaissance Harborplace Ho- of development. “Today, that need remains tel. as a strong as ever. Our 40th Anniversary Current and former board members and Charm Ball is the perfect time to reflect on staff will guide guests through the challeng- our long history of serving the LGBT com- es and victories of decades past and share munity, and to renew our support for all an exciting glimpse of what’s to come, all who seek a happier, healthier life.” in support of Chase Brexton’s Hope Lives Here Fund, serving some of Maryland’s The evening’s honorees include the most vulnerable populations. Baltimore City Health Department, which Tickets are now avail- provided crucial support able at Charmball.org. during Chase Brexton’s ear- “Founded by and for ly days and will accept the the LGBT community in Community Partner, as well 1978, Chase Brexton has as former board members Jo- sustained a critical mis- anne Kraus, who will accept sion caring for all who en- the Lifetime Volunteer Award, ter our doors,” said CEO and Frank McNeil, Jr., who Patrick Mutch. “Today our will accept the Legacy Award. mission is to honor diver- Dance In addition, Michael Schilling, sity, inspire wellness, and like it’s will receive the Dr. Ronald improve our community. 1979 Taylor Award, given each With your help, I know we year to a staff member who can continue our mission best exemplifies the mission for decades to come. of Chase Brexton Health Care. The disco-themed Flashback 40th party Key sponsors of the Charm Ball include: will recall Chase Brexton’s beloved “Ret- Allied Universal, Johns Hopkins Medicine, ro Dance Night” fundraisers of years past, Quest Diagnostics, Gilead Sciences, Kaiser connecting supporters of yesterday and to- Permanente, M&T Bank, McKesson, PNC day with funky music, dancing, and fun. The Bank, Priority Partners, the Agora Compa- event’s emcee will be Chardelle Moore of nies, the Anne E. Casey Foundation, Port WBFF Fox 45 News. Covington, Henry Schein, Ironmark, Jans- Guests interested in boogie-ing down sen, the O’Neil Group – Merrill Lynch, PSA 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. may be wish to attend the Charm Ball Af- Insurance, Total Health Care, University of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ter Party, which starts at 9 pm and includes Maryland Medical System, and Walgreens. drinks, dessert, and dancing. 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productions, they are going to sometimes (who and how we love, power, oppression, terStage special for audiences? Bowie Community laugh, sometimes cry, and sometimes go assimilation) – all told through the lens of Because of our recent $28 million ren- away thinking about how something on playwrights such as Pulitzer Prize winners ovation we’re an even more unique ven- Theatre’s Season stage moved them. t Tennessee Williams and Paula Vogel, ue. The new Baltimore Center Stage has For more information on the remain- Lisa Kron, Mar- lobbies and lounges that have an exciting, Tugs at Heart ing shows of the 2018-2019 season, contemporary feel to them, and cool bars please visit Bctheatre.com. and a delicious pre-show food service. Strings The theatres themselves – now three the- atres – are all intimate and dynamic, and outfitted for your comfort. There’s never a By Frankie Kujawa Center Stage “nose-bleed” section at Center Stage. And Now in its 52nd year, the Bowie Community our productions are of the highest quality Theatre, located at the Bowie Playhouse, Season Boasts craftsmanship. But most important, is excited to announce its upcoming shows Center Stage is an incredibly for its remainder of the 2018-2019 season. Top Drawer warm and A Piece of My Heart, running from No- vember 2nd to 18th, pro- Performances

By Frankie Kujawa Baltimore’s Center Stage continues to grow as a leader in entertainment excel- Putting it all lence both in Maryland’s and the national together at theatre scene. Fresh out of the gate from Center Stage last year’s outstanding season of perfor- Baltimore mances, Center Stage’s upcoming 2018- 2019 season is jam-packed with new sto- cus Gardley, Lauren Yee, and ries and beloved returning performances, Lorraine Hansberry award-winner Fall including the recently announced Novem- Christina Anderson. Our LGBTQ Bowie ber return of Lisa Lampanelli to the Balti- audience will see themselves OUTloud Playhouse more stage. Baltimore OUTloud recently and their lives on stage in most chatted with Michael Ross, executive di- of our plays including Cat on rector of Baltimore Center Stage, to dis- A Hot Tin Roof, Indecent, How Theatre vides an absorbing cuss the upcoming season. to Catch Creation, and in the 2018 and moving experience about a tumul- Frankie Kujawa: What can audienc- Tony Award-winning musical Fun tuous period in American history – the es expect from this upcoming 2018- Home. It’s going to be a great sea- ! Vietnam War. It is a powerful, true drama 2019 season at Center Stage? son and you won’t want to miss any- about six women who went to Vietnam: Michael Ross: Audiences can expect thing. Special five nurses and a Country-Western singer the unexpected – in the most exciting ways. What goes into planning for a sea- booked by an unscrupulous agent to enter- Our 2018-19 Season includes an incredi- son of spectacular performances? tain the troops. bly diverse array of stories, styles of the- There’s a lot of alchemy that goes into Running from March 1st to 17th, 2019, atre, and experiences. We have musicals, the planning of any season. We throw The Women of Lockerbie takes place sev- comedies, and dramas; plays with themes around a lot of ideas, the names of a lot of en years after the 1988 disaster in which about the latest specific social issues im- artists we want to work with, and we then an American airliner was destroyed over pacting our community (such as gentrifica- continually examine how they might all fit wel- Lockerbie, Scotland, by a terrorist bomb. tion, recidivism, consent) and univer- together, while also making sure what we coming The Livingstons have come to Lockerbie sal truths put together is a season of diverse voic- place for everyone. t for a memorial service that is being held es and styles. We look at For more info on tickets and the up- for the families of the victims. They meet the zeitgeist, and coming season, visit Centerstage.org. the women of Lockerbie, who are deter- then consider what mined to convert an act of hatred into an plays we think will act of love by washing and returning the help illuminate is- clothes to the victims’ families. sues in the most Riding the Wave Bowie Community Theatre performs enriching and en- at the Bowie Playhouse. “We are a 150- tertaining way. We of Pride in Song seat indoor theatre, handicapped acces- think long and hard sible, with ample parking located right about what would be By Frankie Kujawa here in Bowie, Maryland,” says Brad Ea- specifically great for The New Wave Singers of Baltimore, ton, the group’s president. We produce a our community. And Maryland’s premier GLBTS (gay, lesbian, mix of comedies, dramas, and mysteries. ultimately, we look at bisexual, transgender, and straight) cho- We’re a dedicated, hardworking, talented the dollars and cents rus since 1985 has been sharing music group of individuals who love the theatre. of each production that promotes justice, peace, and the cele- We give our time, energy, and passion to and what we can af- bration of life. Artistic Director Tim Gillham make sure that when a patron comes to ford to do. recent chatted with Baltimore OUTloud. the Bowie Playhouse to see one of our What makes Cen- Frankie Kujawa: What can audienc-

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es expect from this upcoming 2018- What makes the New Wave Singers do these plays speak to each other in the family shows, and films. Senior Artistic 2019 season? such a special and unique experience season thematically? Is there a balance Director, Alyson Bonavoglia, recently sat Tim Gillham: The New Wave Singers for audiences? of tone? Are we telling a variety of stories down for a Q&A with Baltimore OUTloud to will present three major programs this sea- New Wave Singers currently that speak to diverse experiences? Are we discuss upcoming performances. son. Our holiday concert, “Sounds of has over 60 singers (our providing casting opportunities for diverse Frankie Kujawa: In your own words, the Season,” is December 1st and largest chorus in recent artists? And are we producing playwrights what can audiences expect from this 2nd, featuring sparkling snow- history). Our music al- from diverse communities? On top of that 2018-19 season at the Gordon Center? flakes, the Peanuts gang, spin- ways has a message of we are looking at choosing work that is not Alyson Bonavoglia: The Gordon has ning dreidels, and personal sto- love and acceptance, but being seen other places in the region.” a very exciting line-up for Baltimore OUT- ries to warm your heart. Our March we also include huge doses of fun and fab- Rep Stage is in residence at the loud readers this year! We’ve expanded “Showcase Cabaret” and silent auction ulous! Most importantly, we sing to change Horowitz Center for the Arts on the cam- our rock, bluegrass, and folk offerings features singers per- lives and hearts with our music. t pus of Howard Community College. Ritsch and are welcoming internationally-renown For more info on upcoming perfor- encourages everyone to visit the Center musical acts such as Graham Nash, Arlo mances visit Newwavesingers.org. for the Arts to enjoy the up- Guthrie, Hot Tuna, Los Lobos, and 10,000 Maniacs to the Gordon stage. Many of our Gordon fans’ favorite performers will also be returning in 2018-19, such as the Lau- rie Berkner Band and the touring acous- Rep Stage tic show International Guitar Night. Our dynamic Family series includes a musi- Slices cal play for young children based on the popular “Biscuit” books, the mind-boggling Into its Cirque-tacular, and the ever-popular Sto- Baltimore ry Pirates. Dance fans and newbies will 2018-19 love Koresh Dance, Snow White by Ballet Theatre of Maryland, and flamenco, direct Fall Season from Spain! What goes into planning for a sea- OUTloud By Frankie Kujawa son like this? Rep Stage, the profes- As the only community-based perform- sional regional theatre in ing arts center in Baltimore, we take seri- residence at Howard Com- Rep ously our mission to present an array of art Theatre Stage’s munity College, is thrilled genres that appeal to a wide range of audi- 2018 Joseph ences. Over the last 23 years, the Gordon to announce its upcoming ! 2018–19 season. Ritsch has evolved into a gathering place for an Running from September engaging, dynamic mix of events, includ- Special 6th to 23rd, Sweeney Todd, coming productions. ing music concerts, dance performances, is the Tony Award-winning mu- “Our Black Box Theatre offers audiences family shows, film, comedy, theatre, and sical thriller about the infamous an intimate experience in a state-of-the-art literary events. We are locally regarded demon barber of Fleet Street. facility.” t for our “Best in Baltimore” acoustics, so Followed up by the world premiere For more info visit Repstage.org. we like to show that off and bring out per- production by Callie Kimball, Things Are formers who want to take full advantage forming music from Round. This dark comedy, running from of our cutting-edge sound system. We are pop to Broadway, as well November 1st to 18th has been described always looking for unique, high-quality art as fantastic items up for bid. as “Thelma and Louise meets George and The Gordon that brings parts of the world to our audi- Our June concert honors the 50th Martha on steroids.” Running from next ences. Anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Rebel- February 28th to March 17th is the con- Center Heralds What makes the Gordon Center a lion, including music heard at the Stone- temporary theatre classic Twilight: Los wall Inn and other places of refuge for the Angeles, 1992 which explores the people Talent for The LGBT community. who experienced the 1992 Los Angeles Gordon What goes into planning a season of riots and the devastating human impact Upcoming Season Center performances like this? of that event. The season ends with The Nearly every member assists with tasks 39 Steps. Based on the Hitchcock master- By Frankie Kujawa beyond the weekly rehearsals. Concert piece, this fast-paced spoof of the classic The Gordon Center, also known as the Peg- themes and music are selected that fit our 1935 film is a joy for anyone who loves the gy and Yale Gordon Center for Performing mission and can also feature special events magic of theatre. Arts, is a professional, state-of-the-art en- or local/national anniversaries. Venues are “Rep Stage is known for producing tertainment venue that showcases amaz- chosen in Baltimore and surrounding coun- contemporary American classics as well ing and eclectic performances. Located ties that will present the group in the best as new work,” says Joseph W. Ritsch, pro- on the campus of the Rosenbloom Owings sound and visual possibilities. Members ducing artistic director. “Season planning Mills Jewish Community Center, the Gor- also assist with costumes, props, lighting, is one of the most creative parts of being don is the premier performing arts center instrumental accompanying, sound, equip- an artistic director and also one of the most in Baltimore County. This season features ment transport, programs, ushering … it challenging. So many details go into the local, national, and international touring truly takes a village! decision-making process, such as, how artists in music, dance, comedy, lectures,

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our art form.” Pulitzer-Prize winning drama Dinner with “The Washington Ballet is the ballet Friends will run from March 12th to April 14th. company of the nation’s capital and of the The season will end with the repertory world Greater Washington area. We want our au- premier of Queens Girl in the World (May 7th diences to share in the pride we have for to June 30th) and Queens Girl in Africa (May our dancers as artists and cultural repre- 7th to June 30th). sentatives of this city. Our dancers have Lancisi continued, “Season planning is come from all over this country about providing opportunity and all over the world – 14 dif- and inspiration to the lives ferent nations – to build their of the artists who perform careers here and to share their here and audiences who love of dance and pursuits for attend – from contempo- excellence,” Kent says. “Sup- rary classics like Dinner porting and becoming an ac- With Friends, to new work tive member of the Washington like Everything is Won- Ballet community is a gratifying derful and our repertory and inspiring experience and we look for- presentation of Queens Girl in the World and ward to building many new and deep rela- Queens Girl in Africa. It’s also about finding tionships this season!” t great roles for our magnificent resident com- For more info, check out Washington- pany of actors and being a theatre that offers ballet.org. its deeply committed subscribers first-rate acting and stories of the highest caliber at af- fordable prices – in a world where the costs of The producing theatre are rising at record levels.” Washington Everyman “Everyman Theatre is such a warm and Ballet inviting venue to come experience a play,” Theatre’s added Lancisi. “The architecture is a brilliant combination of Empire and contemporary Upcoming styles. The colors are warm and vivid. The entrance is welcoming. The theatre itself and an evening celebrating the creative 2018-19 Season is intimate, comfortable, and has excellent unique venue for audiences? process in ‘Three World Premieres,’” Kent acoustics – actors can literally whisper on Our house is an intimate, comfortable, says. “The company will perform works by By Frankie Kujawa stage and be heard throughout. There truly handicap-accessible, state-of-the-art 550- Michel Fokine, George Balanchine, Alexei The Everyman Theatre’s 2018-19 season is isn’t a bad seat in the house. We try to of- seat venue. There really is not a bad seat Ratmansky, Mark Morris, Merce Cunning- set to take audiences on a journey to help dis- fer a transformative experience for actors in the house. We seek to build long-term ham, Paul Taylor, and others.” cover life, love, and the pursuit of our dreams. and audience and I believe that’s the real relationships with our patrons, so custom- Throughout the year, performances Founder and artistic director, Vincent Lanci- attraction of coming to Everyman to see a t er service is a priority. The Gordon often pepper the calendar. Highlights of the up- si recently chatted with Baltimore OUTloud play.” offers more than just the event on your coming year include DC’s perennial favorite, about the upcoming season, which, he said For more info, visit Everymantheatre. ticket. Our patrons enjoy live music in the ‘Nutcracker,’ which will run at the THEARC is “filled with dynamic stories, wildly diverse, org. lobby and a stroll through our visual art gal- (Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Cam- that celebrate the scope of life journeys. lery with their pre-show beverages. Plus, pus) Theatre November 24th and 25th and From the great Irish memory play, t we have free parking in well-lit spaces. the Warner Theatre from November 29th Dancing at Lughnasa [running The gang’s all To learn more about performances and to December 28th. This celebrated pro- from September 4th to October here: at buy tickets, visit Gordoncenter.com. duction is set in historic Georgetown with 7th], to the working-class drama Everyman George Washington, King George III, other Sweat [running from October historical figures as well as the traditional 23rd to November 25th], to a ma- Nutcracker characters. ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ jor British revival of The Impor- Washington a quintessential classical ballet inspired by tance of Being Earnest [running the timeless fairy tale of true love’s kiss and from December 4th to January Ballet: Capital the triumph of good over evil, will run from 6th], the works are all in large part next February 27th to March 3rd at the Ken- about our ability to live life, adapt, Grace nedy Center. ‘Three World Premieres,’ run- and even thrive in the face of ad- ning at the Harmon Center from April 3rd to versity. It’s an exciting season, By Frankie Kujawa 7th, supports the relevance and advance- rich with heart and soul to bring Washington Ballet Artistic Director Julie ment of dance in the 21st century. us closer together – featuring two Kent recently chatted with Baltimore OUT- “The season planning is a detailed pro- Pulitzer Prize winners, four new loud about the upcoming season showcas- cess that involves many contributing fac- plays written by women, and a ing the group’s talented performers. tors,” Kent says. “Chief among them is the consistent sense of humanity.” “This season brings a continued em- focus of building on the previous season, Along with the previous three phasis on the greatest choreographers of so that both the dancers and the audience mentioned plays, the tragic Ev- the 20th century, a re-staging of the pen- develop a meaningful sense of continuity erything is Wonderful will run from ultimate classical ballet, ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ in their knowledge and understanding of next January 29th to March 3rd. The

18 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com Lively Arts // out on STAGE Queer Dancing at Lughnasa at A Curiosity cult for the cast to form that dynamic so it —continued from page 1 would translate onto the stage? Everyman It was important for us to be very specif- visible kind-of-whispers and suggestions terculture and that’s just invoking different By Frankie Kujawa ic about each character’s relationship to one of same-sex love or just how we perceive deities to help queer people find their power. Everyman Theatre kicked off its 2018-19 another. Take Rose for example: each sister gender differently. It just made me think And then I’ll be referencing and asking spirits season with a bang as Dancing at Lughnasa has a very different relationship with her, which of the idea of a performance where those of the departed to watch over and bless us. waltzes into the minds and psyche of audi- changes how they communicate. This in turn topics are being talked about. So, I like the Viewers will also be invited to offer blessings ences this month. The play, by Irish playwright affects how they react when they face a crisis idea of invoking the queer spirits and the in the way that you may go to a shrine with a Brian Friel, is wrought with poetic realism. Tell- concerning Rose’s whereabouts in act two, deities that have queerness or sexual lib- note or prayer for someone. We will also be ing the story as only a master Irish storyteller which changes each character’s objective and eration in the collection with this idea of go-go dancing to ‘please the gods’ because could, audiences are given a glimpse into the tactics. The cast was so committed to bringing sprit intervention to ask you have to have a shiny object for the fictional family life of five unmarried sisters this clarity to every relationship on stage and I spirits; so we’ll be the shining object in a countryside town filled with beauty and think it really shows in their performance. along with a queer spell book that I’m shrouded in a cloud of poverty. Director and Throughout the play, the narrator Mi- making. That’s where this rare man- choreographer Amber Paige McGinnis recent- chael recalls his youth with differing per- uscript collection came into play. I’ve ly chatted with Baltimore OUTloud. spectives of the positive and negative been studying old magical books that Frankie Kujawa: What can audiences events in his life. How did the idea of mem- are in the Walters collection as inspi- expect from this performance of Dancing ory and reflection factor into this perfor- ration.” at Lughnasa? mance? D’Agostino and Jarman both dis- Amber Paige McGinnis: Playwright Brian Early in the process, the designers and I cussed that the use of the Walters Friel has give us a masterpiece of contempo- locked into the concept of memory as a paint- Art Gallery’s sculpture court provides rary theatre. This play does everything good ing: that certain aspects of our memory have the perfect environment for this per- theatre should do: it makes us laugh, makes broader brush strokes, while others have formance to take place within the co- us cry, makes us love char- such great precision hesion of the dance and movement. acters even when they are Ireland, you can almost smell “We’ve done performance art pieces flawed, and doesn’t spoon- 1936 the baked bread from on and off for the last ten years, but feed us theme or plot. It leaves grandmother’s house I think this is, to my knowledge the us thinking: both enchanted by or feel the scratchy first time that we’ve explicitly said the memory of the past, and wool on your grandfa- we want to deal with some aspect also disturbed by it. ther’s favorite sweater. of queer art history through perfor- As a director, what ele- We approached Mi- mance art. When Alexander started ments of the play were im- chael’s memory like this process, he was looking at ob- portant for you to showcase this. He literally steps jects in the Chamber of Wonders, on stage? into this painting to tell and then through the evolution of Coming from a back- his story, and within it this idea we ended up getting in- ground in movement, I’ve we see both painterly terested in manuscripts.” Jarman always been intrigued by the windblown trees that added that it was through the hard universal language of dance. Growing up, look like they came straight from a Paul Henry work and research of curator Her- dance was one of my biggest forms of self-ex- painting, alongside more realistic details like a bert, that a wealth of resources pression and, like Friel, I think that when we real working stove. Through this concept my from within the Walters manuscript dance we can channel a form of communica- hope is that we experience the memory as Curios collection was unearthed. tion that existed before words, connecting to Friel, through Michael’s words, describes it: a the spirits to bless the LGBTQ community made cool Herbert discussed that our most primal instincts. So, in our produc- place where “atmosphere is more real than in- and to bring a sense of peace in the chaot- due to the age of many of the tion I really wanted to highlight this concept cident and everything is simultaneously actual ic administration that we’re all experienc- manuscripts (some dating and connect this thematic idea to the conflict and illusory.” back to the 14th century) that Friel draws between the church and “pagan” What specifically do you hope audienc- “There’s going to it would be difficult to have the manuscripts desires that lie within us. es take away from this play? that inspired much of D’Agostino’s work on It was also really important to me to honor This is such a rich piece, I feel like audi- be a traditional display that evening. However, she did add the women in this play, who are based on Fri- ences can walk away with a lot of different that many of the pieces are digitized or are in el’s real mother and aunts that lived in Done- things. I hope they feel that they’ve spent invocation for strength the process of being digitized for the public. gal, Ireland. (He dedicated the play, “In mem- time with characters they care about. I hope from a book called The free event is expected to draw a large, ory of those five brave Glenties women.”) The it triggers some of our own memories from enthusiastic crowd of art lovers, who are look- narrator, Michael, who steps us into his mem- the past – those defining moments where we Witchcraft and the Gay ing for something fresh and different, while at ory of that summer of 1936 has been largely experienced, as Michael does in the play, that the same time honoring queer history from abandoned by the men in his life, and in his “widening breech between what seemed to Counterculture.” throughout the ages. The Walters Art Muse- journey through the past examines the hard- be and what was.” I hope it engages our eter- um will provide the perfect venue in which to ships and sacrifices these brave women made nal struggle (or dance if you will) between the ing.” get in touch with one’s inner spirit. Laughing, to survive and care for him within a system hopes and desires that come from within, and D’Agostino continued, “There’s going to D’Agonstino added, “If I could be possessed and society that had largely abandoned them. the pressures and expectations the outside t be a traditional invocation for strength from by a gay spirit that, that would be cool!” t The family dynamic throughout the world puts on us. a book called Witchcraft and the Gay Coun- For more info visit Thewalters.org/event/ play ebbs and flows, much like a roller For info on tickets and showtimes, visit Ev- queer-curiosity. coaster with peaks and valleys. Was it diffi- erymantheatre.org. 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glitchy house of “Neon Pattern Drum.” On the other hand, “Luminous Beings” takes Dancing Towards Doomsday the reverse approach, while “Everything Connected” pretty much keeps bodies in By Gregg Shapiro Then,” “Who Are You,” and “Home” also yourself saying “My Body Hurts” too af- motion from start to finish. t If you’ve been paying attention to the deliver the exciting experimentation we’ve ter dancing to this house-heavy track and news, things look bleaker than they have come to expect from tUNe-yArDs. “Baby I’m A Queen” is a ready-made tea in a long time. You can bury your head in Beck is no stranger to dance beats. dance classic. the sand and hope it stops. You can take Whereas in the past he may have matched It’s been ten years (!) since we last to the streets in protest in an effort to make them to lyrics delivered hip-hop style, on heard from exotic electro-pop outfit Brazil- it stop. Or you can dance your cares away. Colors (Fonograf / Capitol) he is in full- ian Girls (a quartet consisting of one wom- Complete Leave it to the genius of Merrill Gar- fledged disco diva mode. Coming as it an and three men, none of whom are Bra- bus of tUNe-yArDs to turn cultural ap- does as after the lush and moody Gram- zilian) and its new album Let’s Make Love propriation and apology for white priv- my-winning Morning Phase, Colors is a bit (Six Degrees), available on vinyl (with Coverage ilege into a dance party as she does on of a jolt, but that’s not a bad thing. Titular a download card) and CD, is a welcome I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private opener gets the party started, drawing on return. Opening track “Pirates” wastes By Gregg Shapiro Life (4AD). Not only does the new album various periods of dance music. “Seventh no time in having you walk the plank to In the history of modern pop music, certain contain some of tUNe-yArDs’ fiercest and Heaven” and “I’m So Free” have more of the dancefloor and “Go Out More Often” acts are associated with the songwriters most irresistible dance beats, but it gives an 80s dance-pop groove, while “No Dis- sounds like a pleasant advertisement for behind their biggest hits. Dionne Warwick you something to think about while work- tractions” and “Up All Night” are funkier exploring nightlife. There are listeners will forever be linked with Burt Bacharach ing your body. Garbus, who has acknowl- affairs. who will want to get caught in the “Wild and Hal David. While they had hits writ- edged the influence of both the gay and Don’t hold it against Sofi Tukker, but Wild Web” and “We Stopped” is a dark ten by others, the Fifth Dimension’s most African-American communities on dance the “I don’t give a fuck about they” chant and danceable take on the breakup song. memorable hit singles were penned by music, borrows liberally while also leaving of “Fuck They,” the first song on the dance “Looking for Love” makes a retro dance Laura Nyro. Motown divas The Supremes her own distinctive mark. Opener “Heart duo’s full-length debut album Treehouse statement and “Balla Balla” is a fascinating (Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Attack” definitely gets hearts pumping (Ultra), could practically be an anthem for slice of World Music. Ballard) are another perfect example. with its insistent and semi-chaotic beats, the GOP, Trump and his deplorable follow- Shortly before the release of Murmura- It’s hard to imagine where they would be and the same can be said for “Honesty” ers. “Energia” and “Johnny” bring a Brazil- tion (Wichita), Simian Mobile Disco’s ex- without the songs composed by the team and “Look At Your Hands.” Political state- ian vibe to the proceedings. If you aren’t ceptional new album, Jas Shaw, one half of of Lamont Dozier and Brian and Eddie ments abound on “ABC 123,” “Colonizer,” already there, “Batshit” has the potential the dance music duo, was diagnosed with Holland. Essentially an expanded and re- and “Coast to Coast.” The songs “Now As to drive you “batshit crazy.” You may find AL amyloidosis. This unfortunate news branded reissue of 1967’s The Supremes caused the pair to suspend its concert Sing Motown, The Supremes Sing Hol- tour. However, you can still enjoy the mu- land-Dozier-Holland (Motown / UMe) is a SEPTEMBER 14 - NOVEMBER 4 sic on Murmuration for which SMC teamed double disc set that features both the origi- up with the Deep Throat Choir for what nal mono and stereo LP mixes as well as a amounts to an album of memorable and dozen bonus tracks on the first disc. Fea- motion-worthy tunes. Outstanding dance tured are number one hits such as “You numbers include “Hey Sister,” “Caught In Keep Me Hangin’ On” and the dramatic a Wave,” “A Perfect Swarm,” “We Go,” and “Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone,” as “Defender.” well as the Supreme’s readings of “(Love If you liked the first two albums by is Like a) Heat Wave,” “It’s the Same Old grown-up boy band The Neighbourhood Song,” and eight more. The extended hit AIN’TAIN’T you might be surprised by the increased mix and film version of “The Happening” use in beats and the electro-pop sound are among the best of the bonus cuts. Disc now favored by the band on its eponymous two features the live At The Copa record- new album on Columbia Records. Is this ing. being done in an attempt to be a South- Even though it was Joan Baez herself ern California version of One Direction or who wrote what is probably her greatest MISBEHAVIN’ to gain some attention before Backstreet song – “Diamonds and Rust” – it is her long MISBEHAVIN’ Boys return? Whatever the reason, songs career as an interpreter of others’ songs such as “Scary Love,” “Softcore,” “Stuck for which she is probably best-known. In with Me,” and “Revenge” are made for fact, her biggest hit to date, was a cover dancing. of The Band’s “The Night They Drove Old Singularity (Domino), the new album Dixie Down.” Baez’s 21st century albums The FATS WALLER Musical Show! by Jon Hopkins, is easily the most un- found her covering Eliza Gilkyson, Steve usual record in this column. Straddling the Earle, Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter, Gillian unlikely worlds of new age and electro, the Welch, and out singer/songwriter Diana entirely instrumental album is well-suited Jones, to mention a few. Whistle Down 410-730-8311 for dancing and daydreaming, often in the The Wind (Bobolink / Razor & Tie), Baez’s TobysDinnerTheatre.com same song. Often establishing a mood in first studio album in ten years is a welcome ambient setting, Hopkins thinks nothing return. The titular tune, written by Tom of luring in listeners with soothing sonics Waits (whom Baez has covered before) is Due to the nature of theatrical bookings, all shows and dates are subject to change. • Toby’s Dinner Theatre, Columbia, MD and then completely shifting gears, as he marvelous and her rendition of trans sing- does on the title track. This also occurs on er/songwriter Anohni’s “Another World” is,

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well, out of this world. Never one to shy “The Day Before You Came,” which fea- away from political statements, Baez has tures updated lyrics. her say in Zoe Mulford’s “The President As albums by Tony Award-winning Sang Amazing Grace” and Tim Eriksen’s “I Broadway divas go, Take Me To The Wish the Wars Were All Over.” World (Ghostlight Deluxe) by Sutton Fos- An actress whose extensive resume ter is in a league of its own. Just listen includes Broadway, film and television, to choral renditions of “I’m On My Way” Betty Buckley is about to embark on the (featuring Megan McGinnis, Darcie Rob- national tour of the recent stage revival erts, Jodi Cotton, Johnna Allen Tavianini, of Hello, Dolly! as Dolly Levi. Throughout Elizabeth Truitt, and the Ball State Cab- her esteemed career, Buckley has had the aret Class Female Student Singers) and privilege of singing songs by Andrew Lloyd “Every Time We Say Goodbye” (with the Webber, Stephen Schwartz, and countless Ball State Cabaret Class Student Singers). other musical theatre legends. However, To say Foster plays well with others is an it’s her pair of recent live albums, 2017’s understatement. Throughout the disc, Fos- Story Songs and her latest, the exceptional ter shares space with other vocalists and a Hope (Palmetto) that are especially fasci- fantastic group of musicians for a marvel- nating. Most likely expanding the palates ous musical journey. of her longtime fans, Buckley lends her With the exception of two original com- distinctive voice to a number of unexpect- positions, the songs on Changes (Con- ed covers. Story Songs featured her stel- cord) by Arianna Neikrug, winner of the lar interpretations of Radiohead’s “High & 2015 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal ONE NIGHT ONLY Dry” (really!), Emmylou Harris’s “Prayer in Competition, are covers. The most thrilling Open D,” and Peter Gabriel’s “Don’t Give among them include her unexpected pair- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 8:30 PM Up.” Buckley continues to challenge and ing of Joni Mitchell’s “Help Me” with “Be   
reward listeners with her versions of Lisa Cool,” a marvelously jazz-inflected reading MARIN ALSOP, conductor • NICHOLAS HERSH, conductor Loeb’s “Falling In Love,” Steely Dan’s “Any of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” and the CYNTHIA ERIVO, vocalist • WORDSMITH, emcee Major Dude,” Joni Mitchell’s “Shades of medley of Nat King Cole’s “Never Let Me Scarlett Conquering,” Paul Simon’s “Qui- Go” and the Jackson Five’s “I’ll Be There.” t Cynthia Erivo joins the Baltimore Symphony for a dazzling program of et,” and T Bone Burnett’s “Dope Island.” Broadway hits and orchestral favorites in the 2018 Gala Concert. There is little question that most people Praised for her star-making performance in the hit Broadway revival of know the work of Fred Neil via Nilsson’s The Color Purple, the Tony and Grammy Award-winner takes the version of “Everybody’s Talkin’,” featured on both his 1968 album Aerial Ballet and stage, performing showtunes and popular hits including “Don’t Rain the 1969 soundtrack to the movie Mid- on My Parade” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Don’t miss this night Cowboy. “Everybody’s Talkin’.” Keith unforgettable performance! Sykes covers the songs on the appropri- ately titled Everybody’s Talkin’: A Tribute Be UPCOMING CONCERTS to Fred Neil (Y&T Music). Sykes is among the better-known performers on this vari- Part of BEETHOVEN EROICA ous artists compilation which also includes SYMPHONY SEPT 21 & 23 Rodney Crowell (performing “Candyman”), Marin Alsop opens the season with Eric Andersen (singing “The Dolphins”), Baltimore Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony, a work and Charlie Pickett (doing “The Other Side that changed the course of music history. of This Life”). OUTloud's Pianist Garrick Ohlsson returns to the BSO to Leave it to the Brits to concoct a ridicu- perform Rachmaninoff’s scintillating Rhapsody lous jukebox stage musical such as Mam- 2018-2019 on a Theme of Paganini. Garrick Ohlsson ma Mia! and then unleash it on Abba-loving Americans. As if that wasn’t bad enough, THEATRE SEASON STAR WARS: A NEW a truly hateful and horribly miscast movie HOPE  IN CONCERT version landed with a thud in movie theatre SEPT 2830 in 2008. But wait, now there’s a prequel/ Issues Don’t miss Star Wars: A New Hope in sequel, starring Cher, with its own accom- concert, with the BSO performing John panying album Mamma Mia! Here We Go August-October Williams’ Oscar-winning score live to the Again: The Movie Soundtrack Featuring complete film. the Songs of Abba (Capitol). In addition Star Wars: A New Hope to new version rehashes of songs fea- Call Mary for more tured in the 2008 movie, the soundtrack includes Cher singing “Fernando” (with information Andy Garcia) and taking a lead role on JOSEPH MEYERHOFF SYMPHONY HALL “Super Trouper” (featuring the whole cast). 410-802-1310 410.783.8000 • BSOMUSIC.ORG The biggest treat is, believe it or not, Meryl Streep singing the 1982 non-LP Abba song BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 21 Dr. Carla Alexander Director of Clinical Affairs, 1987-1997 THE STORY OF US Fighting for her Patients For Dr. Carla Alexander, the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic weren’t just a battle—they were a war. After serving as a volunteer provider at Chase Brexton Health Care for several years, Alexander led Chase Brexton’s clinicians from 1987 to 1997, at the height of the epidemic. “I just saw a nurse from San Francisco the other day, and she said, ‘We lived through a war,’” Alexander said.“And it was much more like being in a war. Only the war wasn’t acceptable to anybody. Because all the people who were coming to the clinic were being blamed for the disease. And that was hard.” Alexander was among those who led Chase Brexton from the aus- pices of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore to strike out on its own as a bonafide health clinic in the late 1980s. While Chase Brexton had once allowed patients to use only their first names or be anonymous, and held that standard of privacy longer than many other clinics, the scope of the epidemic eventually required Chase Brexton to report patient information to health authorities, and function as an independent health care provider. “There was a lot of angst about separating the clinic [from the GLC- CB],” Alexander remembers. “And there was a lot of fighting and anger and fear. Fear that it wouldn’t be the same kind of clinic, where people could come anonymously if they wanted to.” As the HIV/AIDS epidemic wore on, Chase Brexton became a focal point for those coping with the disease—so much so that a monthly memorial service grew at the clinic, in which members of the commu- nity and Chase Brexton staff would place an amethyst crystal install a crystal jar for each individual lost the previous month. As better medicines became available, the pace of death slowed from what it had been. “It must have been in 1997, that I said we could skip having the memorial service one month, because no patients had died for like a month and a half, it was amazing,” Alexander said. “There was this whole line of people outside my office and they said, ‘what do you think, nobody else dies? We have to have a service. Because they said we have family members who died, our own friends die, we still have to have the memorial service.’ So we did that.” Now the Director of Palliative Care for the University of Maryland’s Institute of Human Virology, Alexander said she looks back on her time with Chase Brexton as a critical moment in the HIV/AIDS epidemic. “You don’t have fond memories of war. On the other hand, you have a sense that what was happening was vital, and there was a kind of comradery and fellowship and community that doesn’t exist now,” she said. “Because everybody was working for the same thing, so it gave everybody a sense of purpose to live and work through that period.”

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Parenting OUTloud Rev. Kelly Crenshaw ‘Please Just Be their own basic needs because there is no Patient With one else to do it for them. They learn to find, beg, or steal food so they don’t go world. Like many abused kids, I learned to Me’ hungry. They become resourceful and re- watch and analyze everyone around me. silient out of necessity. I learned to be prepared to protect myself They learn that adults lie. Adults say from the abusers. I learned how to mental- Many of my kids spent time in foster care. they’re going to bring food, but they bring ly cushion the physical blows and avoid the They were there, through no fault of their home drugs or alcohol instead. Adults say confrontations that result in abuse. own. They were there because the adults they’ll never hurt you again and then beat Now, imagine I’m an eight-year-old die from drugs. in their lives failed to provide the safety you until you lose consciousness. Adults child. My parent physically abuses me. I Now, tell me, in my eight-year-old and security they needed to thrive. promise things will change, but they never go to school. My teacher sees the bruises brain, that everything is going to be okay. Lots of folks think that providing do. And so, we go in, and reports the abuse to Child Protective Tell me why I should trust you. Tell me how foster kids with rescue these abused Services. The social worker comes to talk good my life is going to be. love, good food, Try to resist kids and expect that to me at school and I reluctantly reveal that In fact, tell me anything you want be- and attention is this mug they will accept that I’m abused. Immediately, I’m taken from cause in the end I won’t believe you any- more than enough the world is perfect the only family I’ve ever known and placed way. So, accept me when I act out in fear to set those kids now. Would you? in a house with strangers. or confusion. Love me anyway when I am on the path to suc- I was in an abu- I don’t know these people. I watch and unlovable. Give me opportunities to suc- cess. But, let me sive relationship in wait for them to yell or hit. They don’t do ceed, even if it’s not your type of activity. tell, that’s not usu- college. It was horri- it, but I know it’s coming. It’s the only re- And, most of all, know that I’m as confused ally enough. Kids ble, but not always. ality I’ve ever known. They say I can trust as you are right now. I don’t understand that land in foster Sometimes, it was them, but that would be a first – an adult I love or family. And, even if I say otherwise, care are there be- great. We had similar can trust. That’s too funny. So, I continue I am willing to learn. Just be patient and let cause there were interests and enjoyed on being overly aware of my surroundings me learn at my own pace.. t serious problems in doing things togeth- and quick to bring people to a sense of Rev. Kelly Crenshaw is the mom of 16 the home. These ar- er. The abuse hap- agreement. Not necessarily bad traits, but adopted kids, two biological kids, guardian en’t kids whose par- pened slowly. Lots they’re overwhelming to me. I am thinking of one baby girl and foster mom of dozens. ents were too busy to of yelling at first. and watching all the time. I never get a Some are lesbian, some gay, some straight, help them with their Then, my shoulders break from what goes on in my mind. I’m and some bisexual. Kelly founded a K-12 homework. These were grabbed and still not sure if I’m going to get my next day school where kids could have a safe, are kids whose par- shaken. Then, I was meal. I wonder when the social worker is bully-free environment for learning. She is ents couldn’t be both- choked. Finally, I going to show up and move me to a differ- co-owner of a counselling agency that works ered to feed them, was thrown across ent home. I worry that my new family will with children and their families. or change a messy the room. There diaper, or who beat were lots of mo- them until they were ments in between bloody and bruised. These are kids – some good, some bad – but the reality who had to worry if they would be sexually is that I learned how to react to the abuse. assaulted today, if there would be any food And, part of the reaction was my attempt to eat over the long holiday weekend, or to avoid any situation that would result in if they would find mom dead of an over- me being yelled at or hurt. What I didn’t dose when they walked through the door see until later was that my reactions were after school. These are kids who’ve been the same reactions I had with my parents. through hell and lived to see the other side. My parents were abusive in many ways. And, what people don’t always realize My dad still is. If we don’t do exactly what is that when you’ve lived in hell, it changes he wants, he yells and says hateful things. you. Both of my parents were mean and hateful. Kids who live through traumatic child- And, of course, both of them used extreme hoods are different. Their brains work dif- physical punishments. It wasn’t pretty. ferently. They learn to watch body language Then, this week, I read a tweet that and anticipate the negative reactions that made that so clear. From the abusive times can bring pain. They learn to take care of in my life, I learned how to react to the BALTIMORE OUTLOUD SEpTember 14, 2018 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 23 out in the valley

lems. HPV is spread through anal, oral, and CDC recommends regular testing for the fol- Vaccinations are available for hepatitis A and vaginal sex, as well as skin-to-skin contact. lowing: HIV (at least once a year), syphilis, B, and an HPV vaccination is available for For men who have sex with men (abbreviat- hepatitis B, hepatitis C, chlamydia and gon- men up to age 26. Brian’s ed as MSM), HPV can lead to anal, penile, orrhea of the rectum (for receiving partners We’ve made huge strides in our battle oral, and throat cancer. (Yes, penis cancer is /bottoms), chlamydia and gonorrhea of the against HIV and AIDS, but the sexual health Brain a thing and I’m just as horrified as you are). the penis (for insertive partners / tops), gon- war is far from over. Get educated and Brian George Hose Why all this talk about STDs? Because, orrhea of the throat if any kind of oral sex choose the safer-sex strategies that work as the statistics show, it seems we need to has been performed, anal Pap smear for re- best for your lifestyle. Talk to your doctor or up our safer-sex game. Experts have many ceiving partners / bottoms concerned about visit Cdc.gov for more information and to find theories of how we got here. Some say so- HPV infection, and a blood test for herpes. a clinic near you. Play safe! t PrEP is Not cial networking apps like Tinder (or Grindr) have made it easy to find casual or anon- Enough ymous sex. Others say we lack a general understanding of STDs and sexual health: 2017 was a record-breaking year in the US, doctors aren’t offering tests and screenings but not in a good way. According to the Cen- and patients don’t know to ask for them. One ters for Disease Control and Prevention, thing everyone agrees on is that we aren’t 2017 saw nearly 2.3 million cases of chla- using condoms consistently and correctly, mydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, surpassing otherwise we wouldn’t be seeing the “steep a record set in 2016 by more than 200,000 and sustained increases” Dr. Bolan spoke of. diagnoses. Dr. Gail Bolan, director of the Di- To me, this points to a hard truth for our vision of STD Prevention at the CDC, says community: PrEP is not enough. Pre-ex- we’ve seen “steep and sustained increases posure prophylaxis (PrEP) helps prevent over the last five years” in STD diagnoses. HIV infection if taken correctly (once a day With that in mind, it’s not all that surprising at the same time of day) and tests show a that the US has the highest STD rates in the 92% to 99% reduction in HIV risk when tak- industrialized world. en as prescribed. Note that PrEP does not The statistics are alarming. Between completely reduce the risk of infection. More 2013 and 2017 there was a 67% increase importantly, PrEP only protects against HIV in cases of gonorrhea, a 76% increase in and is powerless against gonorrhea, chla- cases of syphilis, and a marginal increase in mydia, syphilis, HPV, and other STDs that cases of chlamydia, the most common con- actually make it easier to contract HIV. dition reported to the CDC, with 1.7 million PrEP is an important tool in our safer-sex cases in 2017 alone. arsenal, but when used alone is not enough These figures don’t include cases of to safeguard our sexual health. Instead, it’s HPV, the virus responsible for genital warts best when used with other safer-sex meth- as well as several kinds of cancer. The ods like condoms, which help prevent the CDC says that nearly every sexually active spread of a variety of STDs. person will experience an HPV infection at More importantly, we need to better un- some point in their life and that most cases derstand and advocate for our own sexual go away on their own without causing prob- health. For men who have sex with men, the

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schedules, security / access records, per- How to Select the Investments in sonnel files, expense records, etc. The More you Now that you have the tools, what do Know About you do? A good investigator will always your 401(k) factors. First, what is your risk tolerance? browse the documents and compare the You should be able to go online and com- Business information to the complaint at hand. The By Woody Derricks plete a brief risk-tolerance questionnaire Richard Finger & Lauren Lynch materials should give the investigator a Whether they have a 401(k), 403(b), 457, that may provide some guidance to you as picture of what the employees have done or other employer sponsored retirement far as how much to invest in stocks versus in the past, where they were and what they plan, one of the first questions people bonds. were doing, and information on sanctioned typically ask me is, “How should I invest Second, does your plan allow for em- Workplace processes and procedures. With this con- the money in my retirement plan?” Your in- ployer stock? Be cautious of investing too crete information an investigator is able to vestment options are typically limited and much into your company’s stock in your lnvestigations come up with a series of questions for the often come with little or no advice from a 401(k). Think Enron, Worldcom, etc. While employees on their list of those to be in- professional. there’s nothing wrong with believing in Nothing halts an investigation like the he terviewed. Consult your 401k representative: your company, you may want to limit your said/she said situation. So what happens During the interview process it is of the If you contact your human resources de- employer stock holdings just in case. when a line of questioning hits this wall? utmost importance that the investigator re- partment, they’re likely to provide some Third, how do you balance your plan’s How do you make sure that you get the mains unbiased. An effective investigator fact sheets on the investments in your plan investments? Decide if you want to create whole picture? How do you will be able to remain but little beyond that. If you contact the a full portfolio balance (factoring in your know where the truth ends and impartial to both hard 401k company, they’ll likely do the same. other investments such as a rollover IRA, personal perception begins? How to handle evidence and any I suggest contacting the plan representa- Roth IRA, or brokerage account) or to cre- Most notably, how do you make perceptions present- tive. This is the person who comes to your ate a plan just for your employer sponsored sure you don’t get wrapped up the ‘He Said / She ed by interviewed office to present market updates and infor- retirement plan. After you decide which in the stories? employees. An in- mation specific to your retirement plan. He route to take, contact your HR department It’s important to remem- Said’ situation vestigator should or she should be able to sit down with you for a listing of your investment options. You ber that an employee should also remain objective in a private meeting to discuss your risk may also find this list in a recent account not face disciplinary action unless there throughout the entire process. No judg- tolerance and time frame. From there he statement. is concrete evidence to support the need. ments should be made until all the facts or she should be able to help you select The investment options are likely bro- Likewise, if an investigation is deemed in- are in place. Objectivity and remaining un- some of the specific investments that you ken down by asset classes (large compa- conclusive and no action is taken the em- biased are key because if the investigator can use. nies, medium, small, international stocks, ployer runs the risk of liability for a hostile is not their biases will present themselves Do it yourself: If you find that your bonds, etc). Pick the investments that you work environment. What does an effective in the types of questions asked. They can plan representative is not responsive or believe will suit you best in each asset investigation look like? be accused of steering the questions and helpful or if you enjoy doing it yourself, you class that you need (per your asset alloca- Gathering information involves a few conversation towards the result the in- may chose to select your own investments. tion in step one). key steps. These steps allow the inves- vestigator is looking for. Additional items Rather than simply picking the best per- Annual checkup: Just because you tigator to determine the legitimacy of the of note for an effective investigator are: formers for your portfolio, consider several set the initial mix (either with the assistance complaint allowing the employer to limit knowledge of applicable policies and laws, of a professional or on your own) doesn’t their liability by putting a stop to inappro- top-notch listening skills, and a keen ability mean you can put the plan on cruise con- priate behavior. The first thing to be done to evaluate evidence. trol and forget about it. Ideally you should is to make a list of all the issues presented To whom do you speak and what do do an annual review. Have the investment by the situation, a list of all persons who you ask? It is very important to speak with options changed? Do you now have too need to be interviewed, and a list of any both the complaining employee and the ac- much in one asset class (or too little)? Has relevant documents and information to be cused. Both sides of the story are crucial behavior. What inflections are they using, your risk level or goal changed? Have the reviewed. Next is to gather the listed nec- and it will not do to only get one. From both how are they sitting, how are they reacting investment options changed? Just as you essary documents. This includes policies, sides is where the investigator will learn if to the line of questions? would with your car; do some fine tuning to procedure manuals, time keeping records, there are any additional people that need to How do you document this investiga- your portfolio on an annual basis. be interviewed. When interviewing, it’s im- tion while trying to effectively run the ques- When doing your annual checkup, you portant to ask open-ended questions; not tioning? It is always a good idea to have may want to do a beneficiary review on your questions that would result in “yes” or “no” a second investigator in the room with plan as well as your other employer bene- responses. Never assume to understand: you. This person should be someone on a fits. Things in life change, and we often for- investigators finding themselves assuming management level, someone who can take get to make adjustments to our insurance to know what an employee means need to good notes, and who is already known and investment beneficiaries when we get • Family Law • Estate Planning stop and ask for clarification. Always ask for their trustworthiness. The presence of married, divorced, or after someone pass- • Real Estate follow-up questions. Ask questions to con- the second investigator also alleviates the es away. Don’t be the person who leaves firm or contest information given by other probability of another accusation of hear- their retirement plan to their college sweet- Stephanie Cañas Hunnell, Esq. people (but don’t reveal your sources). If say. heart instead of their spouse. t Sylvia L. Breitowich, Esq. an employee is giving information out of At the end, if you are still unsure of This column is for informational purpos- 408 7th Ave. hearsay, dig for the source of that piece. the legitimacy of the information the worst es only, and is not meant as specific ad- Asbury Park, NJ 07712 Questions presented should encompass thing that can be done is nothing. Do not vice to any individual. Partnership Wealth 732-749-3500 the “who, what, when, where, why, and ignore the issue because of its inconclu- Management offers financial planning and fax 732-749-3503 how.” Lastly, an investigator should not sive ending. 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authorizes your spouse, partner, or some- one else you trust to manage these assets if you become unable to. The person you Making Your Real Estate Fantasies Come True... designate, called your attorney in fact, The Law must generally have your “lawful consent” in order to access an account or otherwise & You manage a digital asset. 3) Next, prepare Lee Carpenter an inventory of all your frequent flyer ac- counts, including the user names and passwords. With this information your at- Who Inherits Your torney in fact, or the personal representa- tive of your estate, can manage your miles Frequent Flyer in keeping with your wishes. This can be especially helpful in the case of an airline Renee Batson, REALTOR® Miles? without a set policy on what happens to Mobile: (443)739-8818 the miles of a deceased traveler. Office: (410)647-2222 Even if you have a valid will, it probably 4) Finally, consider gifting your fre- @HousedbyRenee #HousedbyRenee doesn’t address a surprisingly valuable quent flyer miles if you don’t plan to use asset – your frequent flyer miles. Wheth- them. Some airlines that don’t allow miles er you often travel by air or simply use an to be inherited may allow them to be do- airline credit card, these miles can quickly nated. For example, United allows miles Operated by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC add up. to be transferred to another MileagePlus Some credit card companies will give account. While maybe not ideal, this is you thousands of miles just for opening an certainly a better outcome than having the account, as well as additional points for miles canceled upon every purchase you make. your death. Airlines value Bear in mind that these miles differ- these measures will ently, but each mile enable to you to pass is typically worth on your frequent flyer about 1.5 cents. miles only to the extent That means that a that the airlines allows cache of 200,000 it. Many airlines simply miles could be won’t permit miles to worth $3,000. That’s be transferred when not nothing, but of an account holder course the real value dies. But even some comes in using the of these airlines will miles to book free air make exceptions in travel, perhaps even their discretion if a in business class. will identifies a spe- Upon your death, cific person the ac- some airlines allow Amelia count holder named to you to bequeath your Earhart receive the miles. unused miles to loved ones, but couldn’t At least one airline, JetBlue, al- others do not. In some cases, the pass hers on lows a family to pool its miles. If a airline’s policy is not entirely clear- family member dies, the surviving cut. The best approach is to make members can use the remaining provisions for your frequent flyer miles in miles as their own. Check with your carri- your estate plan. This will ensure that to the ers to see what their policies are. extent the airline allows it, your miles will Mae West famously said, “Good girls be passed on to someone you care about. go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.” Here are four steps to consider taking: Wherever your final journal may take you, 1) First, have an experienced attor- try to ensure that someone you care about ney prepare a Last Will & Testament that can enjoy the frequent flyer miles you specifically mentions your frequent flier leave behind. t miles and names someone to inherit them. Lee Carpenter is an associate attorney Airline miles fall into a category of estate at the law firm of Saul Ewing Anstein & property called “digital assets,” which also Lehr and can be reached at 410-332-8626 includes electronic files, online accounts, or [email protected]. Learn more passwords, and crypto currencies, such as about LGBT estate planning at Mdlgbtes- bitcoin. tateplanning.com. This article is intended 2) Second, make sure your lawyer also to provide general infor about legal topics , prepares a Durable Power of Attorney that not specific legal advice.

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and toast the 2018 Atlantic States leath- 6 pm at the Rock & Roll Hotel in Wash- Voyeur Nightclub in Philadelphia. (Details er family who represented our area well in ington, DC and a ShipMates’ bar night on Facebook) and The ShipMates of Balti- Dallas, Texas over the recent Labor Day will be held on Saturday, September 15th more invite you to join them for a distillery Weekend. Atlantic States LeatherSIR “Frat tour on Saturday, September 22nd starting Daddy” George was selected runner-up “‘Frat Daddy’ George at 11:15 am at the Mount Vernon Stable. Leather for International Leather SIR 2018, Atlan- For details and tickets visit “The Baltimore Line tic States Leatherboy 2018 Justin Charles was selected runner- ShipMates” on Facebook. Rodney Burger was selected runner-up to Internation- The 19th annual New Jersey Leather al Leatherboy 2018, and Atlantic States up for International Weekend will be held on October 19th to Community Bootblack 2018 girl Cait was Leather SIR 2018, 21st at the Club Paradise located inside awarded the Golden Brush Award. Taking the Empress Hotel in Asbury Park, New home the titles were Great Lakes Leather- Justin Charles was Jersey. This event includes the Mr. and What’s Going SIR 2018 who was selected International Ms. New Jersey Leather 2019 Contest and LeatherSIR 2018, Southwest Leatherboy selected runner- so much more. Details can be found at 2018 boy Collin who was sashed Inter- up to International LeatherNJonline.com. national Leatherboy 2018, and taking the The weekend of November 16th – 18th On? title of International Community Bootblack Leatherboy 2018, is the tenth annual Mr. Virginia Bear 2019 As the seasons change I want to keep you 2018 was Great Lakes Bootblack 2018 Contest in Norfolk, Virginia. Contestants informed of some of the venue changes for Raymond Smith. and Atlantic States will compete for three titles: Mr. Virginia upcoming leather events. There are also a The International Mr. Leather Bear Community Bootblack Bear, Cub, and Hunter. If only there was few new gatherings on the calendar that Contest has been relocated to the Lord a place to meet people from all the area you will want to check out. In the leather Baltimore Hotel. This weekend will start on 2018 girl Cait was leather and bear clubs. There is! On Fri- community there is always something go- Friday, October 5th with a meet and greet day, November 16th at the DC Eagle there ing on. Events scheduled at the tempo- party at Leon’s. On Saturday the hotel will awarded the Golden will be an “All Clubs Night.” rarily closed Baltimore Eagle have been be the place for the leather vendor mart Brush Award.” The evening will not only include area forced to select another location. from 1 to 10 pm, a cocktail reception in the leather clubs and bear clubs, but also uni- Next up is the Atlantic States Leath- hotel’s Sky Bar from 2 to 4 pm, the contest form clubs, LGBT sports clubs, and more. er Weekend scheduled for September starting a 7 pm in a hotel ballroom, and a starting at 9 pm at the DC Eagle. Saturday, These are just a few of the events com- 28th and 29th which has been relocated dance party. There will also be a brunch on September 22nd brings the tenth annual ing soon. Wow! That’s a lot going on. t to Grand Central. This Sunday. For tickets and Philadelphia Leather Pride Night at the details check out Inter- Hearts & Ears Inc. national Mr. Leather Bear on Facebook. Is a non-profit organization for the The COMMAND, LGBTQIA+ community that focuses on MC leather club will be celebrating 30 years in behavioral health wellness and recovery

November and have Hearts & Ears Inc. also selected the Lord Baltimore Hotel as one 611 Park Avenue Suite A, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 ͻ 410-523-1694 Is a non-profit organization for the of their venues. Their LGBTQIA+ [email protected] that focuses on ͻ heartsandears.org annual leather weekend begins on Friday, No- behavioral health wellness and recovery vember 2nd with a cock- tail party at the hotel from611 Park7 to 8:30Avenue pm folSuite- A, Baltimore,611 Park AvenueMaryland Suite 21201 A, Baltimore, ͻ 410-523 Maryland-1694 21201 • 410-523-1694 lowed by a bar crawl to [email protected] • heartsandears.org Leon’s (8:30 to 10 pm) and a meet [email protected] greet ͻ heartsandears.org with the announcement Let me assist you in making your next car buying of the Mr. Maryland Leather 2019 Contes- experience more comfortable, tants at Grand Central enjoyable and effortless. starting at 11 pm. The No games... just respect and convenience. The winners’ contest will take place at 3 Chevy - Jeep - Mazda - VW - Honda - and More regional leather gathering circle at pm on Saturday, November which includes the third annual Atlantic International 3rd at The Windup Space Call me for a personal consultation. I understand that most LeatherSIR State LeatherSIR / boy / and Community people dislike the process. No worries... I'll take care of it for you. 2018 (12 West North Avenue) fol- Bootblack Contest starts on Friday, Sep- lowed by the 30th anniver- tember 28th with the meet and greet event sary dinner back at the Lord Cell 916-212-8540 • [email protected] and continues Saturday, September 29th Baltimore Hotel at 9 pm. For tickets and with the contest at 5:30 pm followed by the more details visit Commandmc.org. victory party for the 2019 Atlantic States Also coming of soon: COMMAND, MC Leather titleholders. presents a Leather Night and Bear Happy You will also want to raise a glass Hour on Friday, September 14th starting at Kim Lester

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