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Lily Tomlin in the new film Grandma. Photo by Glen Wilson, courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics TOMLIN’S TURN Actor Lily Tomlin talks ‘Grandma,’ ‘Grace’ and being grateful By Richard Knight Jr. Now, Tomlin stars in her first movie in decades, the lovely road comedy Grandma (opening Friday), in which she plays How delightful is it to see Lily Tomlin, one of the heroes of feisty septuagenarian Elle Reid, an esteemed lesbian poet and Our Community, having such a good year? avowed feminist who is enlisted by her pregnant 18-year-old First, there has been her reteaming with Jane Fonda (her granddaughter (the lovely Julia Garner) to find the money onscreen pal from the adored feminist comedy 9 to 5) in so she can have an abortion. Elle doesn’t hesitate and off AT THE GATES the Netflix series Grace and Frankie, in which Tomlin brings the two go in her vintage car, encountering a host of real Scholar Gary Gates discusses the past, present her endearing character, an aging hippie, depth, pathos and characters. and future of the LGBT movement . plenty of laughs. The series has been a hit; Tomlin has been Writer-director Paul Weitz wrote the part specifically for Photo from The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law 4 nominated for an Emmy and she’s four episodes into shooting the second season. Turn to page 22

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4 Aug. 26, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES sex couples, which likely reflects more ‘inten- “Broad-based social and political resistance tional’ parenting of LGBT people, has increased to LGBT equality will continue to decline. My Gary Gates on the substantially. Just not enough to account for hope is that greater levels of acceptance and decreases in parenting with different-sex part- support will mean the movement toward both ners.” social and formal legal equality will move a bit One of the least surprising study results in- faster and barriers will become weaker.” past, present and volved parenting as well. Gates added that the next big obstacle for “Same-sex couples are three times more like- the LGBT community had more to do with faith. ly than their different-sex counterparts to have “The religious exemption issues will be dif- future LGBT movement adopted or foster children,” Gates said. ficult and have the potential to ensconce the Some might argue that since the fight for acceptability of LGBT discrimination into the By Sarah Toce marriage equality has been won, we’re done. law,” he said. Gates didn’t seem to agree. Read more about Gary Gates and The Wil- Researching the demographic characteristics “I don’t think we’re done, but I think the liams Institute via www.williamsinstitute. of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender struggle will get a little easier,” he said. law.ucla.edu. population is no easy task, but it’s a business Blachford-Cooper Distinguished Scholar & Wil- chapter of the NLGJA, Kaiser has been writ- liams Institute Research Director Gary J. Gates ing since 1971, when he started with The has perfected over time. New York Times while still an undergraduate “I see much of my work as attempting to at Columbia College. make visible LGBT populations that have his- Maupin is the author of nine best-selling torically not been visible in data sources of- novels, including six Tales of the City books. ten used to inform public policy [like the U.S. The 2015 Hall of Fame inductees will be Census],” Gates said. “This can promote further honored at the Awards Ceremony on Sept. academic research, but also can help advocates 5 at the Coming Home National Convention for LGBT rights by providing data to support & LGBT Media Summit and 25th-anniversary policy arguments. For example, Justice Ken- celebration in San Francisco. nedy cited my research in his majority opinion in Obergefell as showing that same-sex couples were providing loving and nurturing homes to Cuban LGBT activist hundreds of thousands of children.” Gates earned his B.S. at the University of to tour Chicago Cuban LGBT activist Alberto Roque Guerra Pittsburgh at Johnstown, his M.Div. at St. Vin- will visit Chicago with media appearances cent College and his Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon and a public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at University. 7 p.m. at Nookies Restaurant, 3334 N. Hal- “My doctoral dissertation involved the first sted St. large demographic analyses of same-sex cou- Roque Guerra is a widely published activist ples and their families using 1990 U.S. Census on gender theories, sexualities, biopolitics data, which was the first time that cohabiting and bioethics as well as the biomedical, cul- same-sex couples [who were not roommates or tural and political aspects of trans identities. siblings] could be identified,” he said. “Over the He has taught at the university level for six years, much of my work focused on understand- Alison Bechdel. years. He is a founder and coordinator (2010- ing the characteristics of same-sex couples and Photo by Elena Seibert 1012) of the group Hombres por la Diversidad, their families using subsequent Census Bureau an educational and advocacy group related data resources. I have also promoted inclusion to the National Center for Sex Education of sexual orientation and gender identity mea- (CENESEX), where he has worked with Mariela sures in other large data sources to allow for Gary Gates. NLGJA names hall Castro, daughter of President Raul Castro, in the study of LGBT populations beyond those in Photo from The Williams Institute at UCLA Havana. same-sex couples.” School of Law of fame members The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists As- His published books include Sexual Diver- One noticeable trend seems to involve the sociation (NLGJA)—celebrating its 25th an- sity in Cuba: A Human Rights Overview, Bio- social acceptance of LGBT people. niversary in 2015 and the 10th year of its logical Aspects of Transsexualism, and Sexual “As social acceptance for LGBT people con- from a single sentence in a Kinsey study about LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame—has named Hormones and Its Use in Transsexualism. tinues to grow, the visible LGBT population has sexual behavior in middle-aged men, fit the this year’s inductees: Randy Alfred, Alison The Gay Liberation Network and the Chicago become much more diverse with greater age, bill.” Bechdel, Alan Bell, Lou Chibbaro Jr., Charles ALBA Solidarity Committee are co-sponsoring socio-economic, geographic, and racial/ethnic The actual estimate is closer to 4 percent. Kaiser and Armistead Maupin. the public event. diversity,” Gates said. “This means that the vis- “Today we know that, in the U.S. at least, Alfred, one of NLGJA’s founding board ible LGBT population is becoming less demo- about 4 percent of adults identify as LGBT,” members, may be best known for his 1980 graphically distinct from the general popula- Gates said. “Interestingly, some studies sug- probe of the portrayal of San Francisco’s gay White House hires tion. In the 1990s, the limited data available gest that about one in 10 acknowledge some community in CBS Reports’ “Gay Power, Gay suggested that adults who identified as LGB same-sex sexual attractions, though a large Politics.” In 1978, he co-founded the S.F. first trans official [here really wasn’t any data then on the trans- portion of that are people who say they are The White House has hired its first trans- Bay Times, the first community newspaper gender population[ were more white, male, ‘mostly’ attracted to different-sex partners.” gender official. on the West Coast to be produced equally by urban, and educated than the general popula- Gates is the author of the Lesbian and Gay National Center for Transgender Equality lesbians and gay men. tion. Today, data suggests that those who iden- Atlas, the first detailed geographic analysis of (NCTE) staff member Raffi Freedman-Gurspan Bechdel has been writing for and about tify as LGBT are roughly 50/50 male/female, same-sex couples in the U.S., using data from has been appointed as an outreach and re- the LGBT community since 1983, when she are about as likely as the general population the 2000 Census. cruitment director for presidential personnel began producing and self-syndicating the to be racial or ethnic minorities, are becoming “I like to say that it really put same-sex in the White House Office of Presidential Per- comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For, which less urban, and have education levels that are couples ‘on the map.’ It raised the visibility of sonnel. she produced for 25 years. She also has pub- more similar to the general population. “ Census data as a source for studying a popula- Freedman-Gurspan previously served as lished two graphic memoirs: Fun Home: A As such, ongoing research is likely to reflect tion that had become of great policy interest NCTE’s policy advisor for the Racial and Eco- Family Tragicomic in 2006 and Are You My social inequality and discrimination directed with the rise of marriage equality as a key LG- nomic Justice Initiative. Mother? A Comic Drama in 2012. She also toward the LGBT population. BT-rights issue,” Gates said. “It also provided In a statement, NCTE Executive Director won a Tony Award for the musical adaptation “Studies documenting various types of dis- advocates with data showing that LGBT people Mara Keisling said, ““I am elated that Raffi of Fun Home. crimination and disparities in health and so- were ‘everywhere’ in the U.S., making it harder Freedman-Gurspan will become the first Bell has been part of LGBT journalism for cioeconomic outcomes that occur as a result of for policy-makers to argue that LGBT people openly transgender staff member at the almost 40 years. Beginning in 1977, when social stigma and discrimination will be impor- ‘weren’t in my constituency.’” White House. President Obama has long said he founded Gaysweek, New York City’s first tant,” Gates said. Gates recalled that one of his most surprising he wants his Administration to look like the mainstream lesbian and gay newspaper, and While it was once estimated that the LGBT study results involved parenting among same- American people. continuing with BLK and Blackfire, Bell has population added up to 10 percent, new re- sex couples. “That the first transgender appointee is a been a pioneer of LGBT journalism and activ- ports indicate the number is much less. “Parenting among same-sex couples has transgender woman of color is itself signifi- ism, particularly on issues surrounding HIV/ “The 10 percent figure was a political, not been declining over the last decade,” Gates cant. And that the first White House trans- AIDS. scientific, estimate,” Gates said. “Kinsey was a said. “This is because a large portion of chil- gender appointee is of a friend is inspiring to Chibbarro has been a prize-winning report- brilliant scientist, but his work did not attempt dren being raised by same-sex couples are from me and to countless others who have been er for the nation’s oldest LGBT news publica- to estimate the size of the LGBT population nor prior different-sex relationships that occurred touched by Raffi’s advocacy.” tion, The Washington Blade, first writing for could it be appropriately used to do so. In the while a parent now in a same-sex relationship Previously, Freedman-Gurspan served as it in 1976. In 2011, Chibbaro made journal- absence of data and research to accurately es- was relatively young (and probably not out as legislative director to Massachusetts state ism history as the first LGBT inductee into timate the size of the LGBT population, LGBT LGBT). With greater social acceptance, LGBT Rep. Carl M. Sciortino Jr.; a course/research the Society of Professional Journalists’ Wash- activists in the post-Stonewall era needed an people, especially lesbians and gay men, are assistant for the Boston University Women’s ington Pro Chapter Hall of Fame. estimate that was large enough to matter but coming out earlier in life, probably having few- Studies Program; and LGBT liaison for the An award-winning author and journalist, not large enough to threaten a general popula- er different-sex relationships that produce chil- City of Somerville, Massachusetts. She gradu- as well as an NLGJA founding board mem- tion that was not yet very comfortable with dren. So overall parenting rates have declined. ated from St. Olaf College in 2009. ber and the second president of the New York LGBT people. The 10 percent figure, borrowed However, adoption and fostering among same- Beverly Ross. Photo by Lawrence Turner

WINDY CITY TIMES Aug. 26, 2015 5 immigration enforcement officers. Proposals also included an increase in cur- Ramirez-Rosa opens City immigrant rent language access for non-English speaking at Sanders rally immigrants to encompass the CPD, Chicago By Matt Simonette Fire Department and Chicago Public Schools, a mini-grant or low-interest loan program to Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th Ward), on Aug. reform plan unveiled benefit low-income Deferred Action for Child- 17, was asked to address a rally for Democratic hood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, DNAinfo By Gretchen Rachel Hammond Parents of Americans (DAPA) applicants as well reported. as improved access to Chicago agencies for im- Ramirez-Rosa, a member of the City Council’s Determined to put a stamp on Chicago as the migrants who are victims of crime or civil and LGBT Caucus as well as one of the youngest most immigrant-friendly city in the United labor rights abuses. alderman in the city’s history, said before his States, 35th Ward Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa un- Ramirez-Rosa said that meetings are already speech, “I found out earlier today. It’s excit- veiled a comprehensive immigrant integration underway with Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office ing. I’m ‘feeling the Bern’ and I think thou- plan at an Aug. 18 City Hall press conference. and that each of the plan’s proposals are cur- sands of Chicagoans across the city are ‘feeling Rosa was surrounded in unity by 10th Ward rently being workshopped to determine factors the Bern.’” Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza and representatives such as cost of implementation. “When you Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10th Ward) and from 14 members of a coalition of civil rights stop [immigrants] from being deported that Cook County Commissioner (and former mayoral and advocacy organizations which—for the has the benefit for the city,” he stated. “It candidate) Jesus “Chuy” Garcia joined Ramirez- past two months—pooled resources and ideas keeps a family from seeking public assistance Rosa. in order to formulate each of the plan’s six ma- and ensures that the breadwinner remains in “For four decades, Sen. Bernie Sanders has jor policy proposals. the city.” been a mighty stream in American politics, While calling for support on reform initia- “I see thousands of people who need to be fighting for the rising tide that will lift all tives currently in discussion in City Council represented,” Garza added. “I stand with this boats, fighting for the American middle-class meeting rooms, the plan recommended expan- 100 percent.” and fighting to save the American Dream,” sion of legal services and the provision of pro Her sentiments were echoed by advocacy Ramirez-Rosa told the crowd of about 600 at bono or low-cost representation to low-income group leaders and representatives. the Park West Theater in Lincoln Park. “So in residents who must navigate through Chicago’s Rafael Robles and his brother Carlos were two this time of record inequality, of corporate immigration courts. teenage honor-roll students who received na- handouts and corporate tax loopholes, we need It also seeks to significantly broaden protec- tionwide media attention after their 2010 ar- a President Sanders.” tions for undocumented immigrants under Chi- rest and the beginning of deportation proceed- Ramirez-Rosa defeated incumbent Rey Colon cago’s “Welcoming Cities Ordinance.” Passed in ings against them. Rafael has since graduated in a landslide victory in February. He was the 2012, the ordinance prohibits Chicago Police from college and attended the press conference only challenger in the aldermanic race to beat Department (CPD) officers from detaining un- Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa at the press as a representative of the National Immigrant an incumbent without a runoff. In June, he documented individuals or questioning them conference. Justice Coalition (NIJC)—which fought suc- was one of three aldermen to vote against a as to their legal status without an individual Photo by Gretchen Rachel Hammond cessfully for their release. $1.1-billion borrowing plan ostensibly intend- having a warrant or prior felony conviction or “We are all sons and daughters of our wan- ed to restructure various debts incurred by the unless they demonstrate “a clear threat to pub- dering ancestors,” Congregational Coordinator dents is similar to a program launched by New city. At the time, Ramirez-Rosa said the city lic safety or national security.” for the Chicago New Sanctuary Project Rev. York Mayor Bill de Blasio in January of 2015. had no concrete plan to raise money to pay However, the plan states that such excep- Sarah Wohlleb said. “We should show the rest New Yorkers over 14-years-old can apply for the the new debt. tions are “arbitrary” and suggests that ordi- of the nation and indeed the rest of the world card which provides access to libraries, cultural DNAinfo’s story is at http://www.dnainfo. nance protections include all immigrants in or- a welcoming spirit is the only way forward for venues and events, the ability to open a bank com/chicago/20150818/lincoln-park/bernie- der to create a “clearer separation between law a world-class city like Chicago.” account or enroll in city services and benefit sanders-calls-on-chicagos-youngest-alderman- enforcement and federal deportation pursuits.” For details of the immigrant integration plan, programs regardless of immigrant status. fire-up-crowd. 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1950–2015 2020 W. Fullerton Ave Chicago 6 Aug. 26, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES A Wider Bridge Cook County Dems slate 2016 opens Chicago office candidates By Matt Simonette By Matt Simonette The slating committee of the Cook County A Wider Bridge, a San Francisco-based orga- Democratic Party met, on Aug. 18-19, to de- nization sponsoring programming that forges termine its election slate for the March 2016. connections between the American LGBT com- The slating process determines which can- munity and the LGBT community in Israel, is didates can enjoy the full backing—and thus opening a Chicago office. financial and manpower resources—of the According to Midwest Manager of Programs party. Candidates pitch their platforms to and Operations Laurie Grauer, “There’s been a party officials, often receiving support from tremendous growth in acceptance in various various members. Jewish denominations, but there is still that Only one member of the LGBT community questioning, “Where do I belong?’ Because Ju- presented credentials to the committee dur- daism is not just a religion—it’s a philosophy. ing the sessions held at the Erie Cafe, 536 It’s a way of life and how you interact with W. Erie St. Attorney and activist Jacob Meis- Hillary Clinton. people.” ter put in a bid to compete against Dorothy Press photo A Wider Bridge, Grauer said, looks to help Brown for clerk of the Cook County Circuit LGBT individuals consider that question espe- Court. Brown has held the post since 2000. as House Speaker Michael Madigan, but chal- cially in relationship to Israel. The organiza- Meister said that inefficiencies in the court lenger Kim Foxx has worked closely with Cook tion engages speakers about Israel as well as system have resulted in squandered resources County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, organizes trips there each year. and people languishing in jail. who will put her weight behind Foxx. Other “It’s helping people know what’s going on in “The clerk of the court’s office is very dys- challengers include Donna More, a former Israel beyond the headlines, because you see functional,” Meister said. “It hasn’t been prosecutor who is currently a gaming at- so much about the conflict and which side you Laurie Grauer. modernized and needs to be brought into torney, and Cook County Commissioner (and fall on. Especially for Jews, it’s showing a way Photo by Matt Simonette the 21st Century. I’ve been practicing law in former state Rep.) John Fritchey. that they can connect to the Jewish commu- the courts of Cook County for 25 years and I The party also did not endorse a candidate nity at large, as well as how the Israeli identity know how to get it fixed. I know where the for U.S. Senate, a post being vied for by U.S. is [relevant],” Grauer added. “One of the great though this man acted alone, the sentiment problems are and I know how to solve those Rep. Tammy Duckworth and former Chicago things about being Jewish—and you can say and the hate rhetoric that people tie into sup- problems.” Urban League CEO Andrea Zopp. this about just about any cultural identity—is posedly religious beliefs, are horrible. It was The party ultimately chose to give its en- Other endorsements included Hillary Clin- that there is a global connection.” just announced by [Israeli Minister of Educa- dorsement to Brown, however. In a surprising ton for U.S. president; current Chicago City A Wider Bridge has frequently had to answer tion] Naftali Bennett, that they’ve now dou- move, it did not endorse a candidate for Cook Clerk Susana Mendoza for state comptroller; charges that the Israeli government and Israel bled the funds to support [the youth activist County state’s attorney. Incumbent Anita Al- and Karen Yarbrough for Cook County record- supporters use LGBT rights to “pinkwash” hu- organization] Israel Gay Youth. ...It’s horrible varez is backed by powerful politicians such er of deeds. man rights violations, heavily marketing imag- that this girl lost her life and other had to live es of modernity in order to counter opposition through these traumatic events, but because of from the American and European left, many it, at least really good conversations can come of whom maintain that Israel perpetuates an out of it now.” ongoing persecution against the Palestinians. Unlike most of the Middle East, “Israel is Organization officials maintain that A Wider the only nation that offers any comprehensive Caitlyn Jenner. Bridge is apolitical and seeks to unlock more protection [to LGBT individuals] whatsoever,” engagement and dialogue about Israel. Grauer said. “There was one Arab youth we According to Grauer, “Israel is incredibly pro- met, a Bedouin youth, who had to leave his gressive: You can be openly gay and serve in community in the Golan Heights and live in Tel the army. Your partner can be recognized [for Aviv in order not to be harassed. Even though benefits] through your employer. All of these he’s eligible for citizenship because the com- things happened through fights in the courts, munity’s in the Golan Heights, he can’t accept and there’s still a long way to go. There’s also that citizenship because his family would dis- intense homophobia in sections, as you saw at own him. ...The youth did say that he has ex- the Jerusalem Pride attack.” perienced racism there. Israel, like every other On July 30, six paradegoers at the Jerusalem country, is sadly very human.” Pride Parade were stabbed; one of the victims Grauer emphasized that A Wider Bridge was ultimately died. Police arrested Yishai Shlissel, committed to opening wider conversations an ultra-Orthodox man who had only recently about Israel, not pushing a particular political been released from prison after waging a simi- agenda. “It starts with going there, and seeing lar attack in 2005. Schlissel was indicted for for yourself, and having conversations. When murder, among other charges, on Aug. 24. I went there [with A Wider Bridge in 2015], “It was really hard for me to see that,” Grau- there was such a diverse spectrum of people, er said. “Half a world away, an ally was struck in terms of gender identity, sexual orientation, down for being an ally. Here’s this man who ages, affiliation and views on Israel. It says Caitlyn Jenner to headline Nov. 12 wanted to do damage because he didn’t agree in our mission statement that we welcome all with who they were. That was horrible. Even views. We just want people to learn more and Chicago House event get involved.” by Matt Simonette

Manning was accused of brushing food Chicago House and Social Services Center announced, on Aug. 24, that Caitlyn Jenner will give Chelsea Manning onto the floor during meal time, disrespect of the keynote address at Chicago House’s 2015 Speaker Series luncheon on Nov. 12. an officer, “medicine misuse” for possessing Jenner, a former Olympian and a winner of the 2015 Arthur Ashe Courage Award, made found guilty a tube of expired toothpaste and possessing headlines earlier this year when she revealed details of her gender transition, first in a 20/20 Chelsea Manning was found guilty on four prohibited reading material, including the interview with Diane Sawyer, then in an extensive Vanity Fair interview. She has also been the charges of breaking prison rules and will re- Vanity Fair issue featuring Caitlyn Jenner focus of a reality TV program, I Am Cait. ceive 21 days of restrictions on recreation as as well as copies of The Advocate and Out According to a statement, this year’s luncheon “will be especially effective at highlighting punishment, although she did not receive magazines. the marginalization and suffering disproportionately experienced by transgender individuals. indefinite isolation. Two years ago, the Army private was sen- Offending the values of fairness and equity, transgender men and women face enormous inter- After the hearing, she tweeted, “I was tenced to 35 years at the military prison at twining barriers to stability due to discrimination, societal and family rejection, and pervasive found guilty of all 4 charges @ today’s Fort Leavenworth in Kansas for leaking hun- hostility.” board; I am receiving 21 days of restrictions dreds of thousands of top-secret military Chicago House CEO Rev. Stan Sloan noted, “Together, we stand at crossroads of progress in on recreation--no gym, library or outdoors,” documents to the whistleblower news site HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ civil equality, but that progress is not being felt by those who are home- according to Advocate.com. WikiLeaks. less and low income in those communities. With the help of its supporters, Chicago House looks forward to the continued celebration of the lives of individuals and families that it serves with dignity and respect.” Previous speakers in the Chicago House series have included former President Bill Clinton, de- signer Kenneth Cole, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, actress Laverne Cox and screen- writer Dustin Lance Black. @windycitytimes1 The luncheon takes place Nov. 12 at Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. For more information, contact Tyler Lewis at 773-248-5200, ext. 304, or visit www. chicagohouse.org. WINDY CITY TIMES Aug. 26, 2015 7 to our community in so many ways that words won’t be able to describe,” said Jim Ludwig, Roscoe’s staffer long-time friend and owner and founder of Roscoe’s. “She handled physical adversity with such grace and generosity always making you feel that she could accomplish anything. She Sara Sullivan dies appreciated and listened to so many HIV-pos- By Carrie Maxwell Tribune article alongside other individuals with itive people with optimism and helped them Lupus. with their self image. Anyone she dealt with Sara Sullivan, 52, Roscoe’s volunteer staff lead- “Sara possessed the most glorious person- felt important and blessed to know her includ- er and life-long Chicago resident, died Aug. 15 ality any of us has ever encountered in this ing myself. following a 27-year battle with Lupus. world, along with immense kindness and a nat- “She was a major influence in building the Kevin Putz relayed Sullivan’s death to Windy ural leadership which drew everyone to her,” Roscoe’s brand and the image of Northalsted City Times. said Frank Sullivan. “Arriving at a mainly boys to always to be inclusive and welcoming to Sullivan was active within the LGBT commu- school, she was immediately elected the first diverse elements beyond just the gay male nity for 20 years as a straight ally. woman class president. In the business realm, majority that frequent Halsted Street. I was She was born May 21, 1963 in Chicago and she was a universally effective salesperson fortunate to collaborate with her on develop- graduated from St. Ignatius High School. Her who drew everyone to her. She also had proven ing the community managed Space Park proj- father served as Mayor Richard J. Daley’s press creative skills. Most of all, in her entire short ect for Triangle Neighbors Association, craft secretary for a number of years. life, she deserved the summation of the spe- the look and feel of Northalsted Market Days Sullivan is survived by her parents Sally and cial award the nuns who taught her awarded and the Chicago Pride Parade for Roscoe’s and Frank Sullivan, sister Molly Sullivan (Hon. her all those years ago—’To Sara Sullivan, For reorienting the difficult collaborations of resi- Thomas Murphy), brother Matt Sullivan, neph- Spreading Joy.’ That’s what she always did— dential and commercial improvements in the ew Bo Turek, nieces Eleanor Turek and Clare and will now do in heaven. From her mother, city streetscape programs for Halsted Street in Sullivan, goddaughter Riley Somers, friend Lu- father, sister, brother, nieces and nephew. We Boystown.” cas Hawkins, many cousins and a large circle love you Sara forever and we will constantly be “Sara’s courage and optimism radiated from of friends. lonely without your vibrant presence to enrich her smile even when she faced the never end- She founded Chicago Bride magazine in the our daily lives.” ing complications of Lupus,” said Putz, long- mid-1990s and was also the publications edi- Lucas Hawkins, long-time friend and edito- time friend and president/creative director of Toolbox, Inc. “She rightfully had much to tor-in-chief. Additionally, she sold all the ads rial hairstylist, said, “Sara was on the board of Sara Sullivan. the Lupus Foundation of Illinois and she took complain about, but she rarely did. Sara and I for the 48 issues of her dad’s magazine, Avenue Photo courtesy of Sullivan’s family M, many from her hospital bed. the job very seriously. She single-handily put would spend hours on the phone trading hospi- In 2001, Sullivan was featured in a Chicago Lupus on the map and was always an advocate tal war stories often with her trademark humor- for the under-dog. I remember how driven she ous spin. Her sense of humor was always the was when we traveled to Springfield to raise best antidote for feeling down. I’ll forever miss awareness and money for Lupus research. Sara her positive spirit and caring, selfless generos- PASSAGES believed everyone deserved a chance and most ity.” importantly a second chance at a great life. A visitation will take place Saturday, Aug. Mark Palermo “Sara and I would be out and about doing 22, at noon, at Christ The King Parish 9235 By Ross Forman whatever and if a homeless person walked up S. Hamilton St., just prior to the 12:30 p.m.

to us, it was their lucky day, because she al- funeral. Mark Alan Palermo, a retired high school teach- ways slipped them 20 dollars. She never judged In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that er and prominent member of the Presbyterian them or anyone else for that matter. She had all donations go to the Lupus Society of Illi- Church supporting the LGBT community, passed the biggest heart out of everyone I’ve known nois (www.lupusil.org) via the organizations away Aug. 10 after a heart attack at his Chi- and I’ll miss her terribly.” donation link or by check to 525 W. Monroe St. cago home. He was 62. “Sara brought such creativity and enthusiasm #900, Chicago, IL 60661. Palermo taught at Carver High School from 1974-80, then at Senn High School from 1980- 94 as an ESL teacher. From 1994 until retiring in 2008, he was Senn’s attendance coordina- tor/homeless liaison. Palermo has for years spent summers in Chi- cago and the winters in Palm Springs, Califor- nia. “Everyone who has emailed or called has de- scribed him as loving, caring, gentle and pa- tient—and that’s how he was with his family, too,” said Eileen Boehler, his older sister and lone sibling who lives in Rockford, Illinois. “He was the most wonderful listener. When anyone Mark Palermo. talked to him, he was really tuned in to you; there was nothing else that was on his mind Photo courtesy of That All May Freely Serve [other] than what you were telling him. “He really had a genuine interest in people.” according to They All May Freely Serve. Palermo enjoyed the symphony, opera and He was one of the original members and plays as well as shows at Ravinia in suburban prophets of the movement in the Presbyterian Highland Park. He also was a foodie. “I don’t Church (USA) for equality and full-welcoming know of any restaurant in Chicago that he had for the LG BT community. “We are so grateful not visited,” Boehler said. to him, as we are to all who walked with and Palermo was a member of the Edgewater since Mark in the gospel we share,” said They Historical Society and a walking club in Palm All May Freely Serve. Springs. Rev. Christine Vogel of Chicago posted on- Honor Your Commitment “He spent a lot of time with his friends,” line, “[I am] stunned and deeply saddened by Boehler said. “He was a real peaceful person the news of Mark’s death. I first met him more To Love to be with.” than 20 years ago when I was doing a seminary placement at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church. Jim Yeaman, who lived in Chicago for 21 Let Marshall Pierce & Company assist in selecting years and now lives in Montgomery, Alabama, He was kind hearted and committed to the where he runs a bed & breakfast, met Palermo quest for justice for LGBTQ persons.” the perfect rings for your special day. in 1990. “He was a very caring, giving person, Palermo had dinner Aug. 8 at Chuck Williams’ who always had a smile on his face, a great home in Chicago. Williams said he is “shocked laugh,” Yeaman said. “He was very well re- to the core” to hear of Palermo’s passing. Wil- spected at Senn High School.” liams posted online that Palermo experienced Palermo attended the Stony Point Center “shortness of breath on Friday evening and was gathering, Rock Stars and Prophets: Genera- also winded coming up our back stairs from the tions of Justice and Love, through the Presby- patio. He was feeling better [on Aug. 9].” terian Church. Palermo was involved with PGC/ A memorial service will be held in Rockford PLGC; More Light Churches Network, and the and his ashes will be scattered/interred in Ca- eventual formation of More Light Presbyterians, thedral City, California. /windycitymediagroup 8 Aug. 26, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES

Stephen Jones (left) and Chris Hill. Together for 29 years, Photo by Stephen Jones Hill and Jones leaving Chicago for Santa Fe by Ross Forman Mexico before it came to Illinois, so Santa Fe has proven to be a popular wedding destina- It started as SID, named for a rabbit who had tion for the community.” been named after Sid Vicious from the movie Hill added, “The palpable ‘art vibe’ is really Sid and Nancy, which was the favorite for Chris inspiring to us and to the florists working at Hill and Stephen Jones. the shop.” Grohe Faucets had approached Hill to sug- Their first week included 14 deliveries and gest he set up shop on his own so they could by week three, with the addition of a logo, work with him directly. That was the simple social media [presence], window and vehicle formation of SID, which later became Strate- signs printed in Chicago by American Signs but gies in Design. Tomorrow and thirst from Wicker Park’s Propa- Their design firm started in 1989. ganda, Barton’s was doing 15 deliveries a day, And by January 1990, Hill and Jones were they said proudly. working together. “[I am] most proud of the fact that during he still had suits from his days working at ad of big budget real estate projects, like The “With a large client like Grohe to pay the this transition [the] friends we made in Chi- agencies, so conducting business at the Oak Dakota and Banknote Place. Real estate has bills, SID was able to go after the clients it cago will continue to be part of our lives and Street Bank was easier for him. moved to nearly all digital. The number of pub- thought would be fun,” Jones said. “We pre- SID:Santa Fe, since Hanig’s and Berlin will con- Their memories aren’t just old. In fact, they lications have dropped and therefore the need pared a mailer introducing ourselves that tinue to be clients in addition to special as- said that working with Sidetrack’s Brad Balof, for ads has dropped. Gay Chicago, Chicago Free would fit into our #10 envelopes, so we could signments from Sidetrack,” Jones said. Bill Stadt and Bryan Smith on the Market Days Press, Time Out Chicago are gone and Night- save on printing and sent it to five potential Hill, 53, grew up in Boonville, Mississippi, booths and 2014’s Halloween Sideshow awning spots merged with Windy City Times. Events are clients.” and moved with a girlfriend to West Chicago in and graphics and helping launch the successful becoming more important at the bars and sup- Two responded right away: Berlin Nightclub 1983 and lived in her sister’s basement while OUTspoken! storytelling events also are high- port for them is frequently digital with some and Hanig’s Footwear. he worked at Arby’s. Hill eventually went to lights. marketing materials being generated by the Art Johnston, meanwhile, the co-owner of College of DuPage, studying design then gradu- “The business has radically changed,” Hill promoters rather than the venue.” Sidetrack in Lake View, tacked their flyer to his ated from the American Academy of Art where said. “The early 2000s were occupied with lots wall to keep an eye on them. Two years later, he later taught desktop publishing. Jones, 57, after seeing what they had been doing for Ber- grew up in Clinton, Iowa, and Indianapolis, lin and ActUp, Sidetrack became a client, too. and graduated from Auburn University with a ASA forum looks at “When Art called, we said we could not talk degree in interior architecture and then got his to [Sidetrack] until we confirmed with Berlin MBA from Indiana University. infertility treatment Ann Bell. that it was OK. Turns out Art and [Sidetrack co- The gay men on July 23 celebrated the 29th disparities Photo by owner Jose] ‘Pepe [Pena] had offered generous anniversary of the day they met on the Bel- Carrie assistance to Tim Sullivan and Shirley Mooney mont Rocks—and their anniversary, though by Carrie Maxwell Maxwell when they opened Berlin, so they were willing they did get married on March 15, 2014. It was to share us.” Chris’ first time finding the ‘gay beach’ and it Ann Bell (assistant professor of the de- Hill and Jones remain, into 2015, an integral was Stephen’s first day back in Chicago after partment of sociology and criminal justice part of Sidetrack’s success—and others, too, in living in New York for a year. With two days be- at the University of Delaware and author of the gay community. fore his new ad agency job was to start, Jones Misconception: Social Class and Infertility in “Sidetrack has been a 23-year series of high- went to the Rocks to maintain his Fire Island America) was one of the many people who lights,” Jones said. “Our first assignment was tan, he said, and fortuitously put his towel on presented findings at the American Socio- “The heteronormative underpinnings of for the [Sidetrack] 10th Anniversary, [and mind the rock next to Chris’, he admitted. logical Association (ASA) annual meeting at medical and insurance institutions initially you the bar celebrated its 33rd year in 2015], “We met while Chris was still in college and the Hilton Chicago Aug. 23. prevent lesbian women from accessing treat- when the team of Budweiser Clydesdales vis- [I] was an account supervisor at Euro RSCG Bell’s talk, “Medicalization’s marginaliza- ment to assist in pregnancy,” said Bell. “For ited Sidetrack and closed down North Halsted Advertising after previously working at Leo tion: The role of gender, class & sexuality in example, same-sex couples often must un- [Street]. Burnett. After graduation Chris worked at two the medicalization” was one of four talks fea- dergo psychological evaluations before be- “Supporting the opening of Glass Bar [at small River North graphic design firms,” Jones tured at the thematic session—No Sex, Just ing treated for infertility, a process that isn’t Sidetrack], helping name the slushies, and said. a Baby: Birth Without Sex—which focused normally required for opposite sex couples.” working with [former general manager] Chuck This was, mind you, during the era when Ac- on the medicalization of reproduction, spe- Bell explained that women in same-sex re- Hyde on designing the crayon float and the tUp Chicago was making noise, Hill said. cifically infertility. lationships oftentimes have negative inter- race at float are also highlights, along with Partnered and still new to the gay commu- The study was an outgrowth of Bell’s book actions with physicians because the doctors being Facebook friend No. 1 with thousands nity, Hill and Jones’ exposure to the gay com- which focused on 41 women of low socio- frame their questions through a heteronor- of posts and photos earning Sidetrack nearly munity was the people they met at Berlin, economic status and 17 women of high so- mative lens. One of the participants, Bell 15,000 Facebook friends now.” Sidetrack and Christopher Street. cioeconomic status and the ways in which noted, was told by her doctor that she should Hill added that he is most proud of the annu- And when Hill learned that Al, a favorite both groups were treated by doctors in terms go home and have sex in order to have a al summer shirt logos and the website that he doorman at Sidetrack, died from AIDS, he was of their infertility status. In her findings, baby. Another participant told Bell that her learned to do at the behest of Team Sidetrack. motivated to find a place to work off his anger she discovered that the low socioeconomic doctor only wanted her to try fertility treat- “Since before our 10th anniversary, Stephen and heartbreak, he said. status women were the focus of inaccurate ments three times and if it didn’t work then Jones and Chris Hill have been the brilliant Hill found his way into ACT UP. stereotypes in which doctors assumed that her partner could try the treatments. Both of talents creating, developing [and] producing “Some of our fondest [early] memories are infertility wasn’t a problem for them. these encounters, Bell explained, discounted the graphic design which communicates what using our Berlin connection to have the bar Bell expanded her research to include men the couple’s identity as lesbians due to the is Sidetrack,” Johnston said. “We are most for- serve as host to the post-demonstration party and same-sex couples with this new study. types of questions and comments the doctors tunate to have had Stephen and Chris on the for the 1990 National ActUp demonstration She interviewed 95 people—41 heterosexual made to them. same team with us since 1982. We will miss against the AMA,” Hill said. “With the screens women of low socioeconomic status, 30 men “The heteronormative and standardization them terribly.” broadcasting the news coverage, the crowd who were part of an infertile couple and 24 of medicalized infertility caused doctors to That’s because Hill and Jones are leaving gave heroes welcomes to those entering the women in same-sex relationships. These indi- overlook and miscommunicate with same- their Bucktown home and Chicago in late Au- bar after their releases from jail. viduals were accessing medical treatment in sex couples receiving treatment, resulting gust. They are moving Santa Fe, New Mexico. “Parties at Berlin with Pussy Tourette and the order to conceive a child. in negative feelings or failed pursuit of a Hill does fine art sculptures, and has been Del Rubio Triplets were Berlin highlights, too.” “The people [in my study] are on the mar- child,” said Bell. featured at Ann Nathan Gallery in River North Jones added, “Just as SID was starting, Act gins of our understandings of infertility, as “It’s important to remember that while re- since 1996. But now his work is “becoming Up was exploding with energy. Up until 1980 it is generally viewed as a white, wealthy, search, including this study, often highlights ever more in demand” in the Southwest, with activist and cartoonist Danny Sotomayer was heterosexual women’s issue,” said Bell. “Yet, the negative aspects of medicalization, the his showing at Tansey Contemporary in Santa handling most [of] the propaganda, but as half of all infertility cases can be attributed process also has its advantages,” said Bell. Fe. Danny became the energetic spokesman and at least in part to men, poor women of color “Medical treatment for infertility has allowed Plus, the oldest florist in Santa Fe came on ‘soul’ of Act Up Chicago, Chris became the have slightly higher rates of impaired fecun- millions of individuals to attain parenthood. the market. Barton’s Flowers, established in propaganda committee, working with others dity, and over seven percent of women in Moreover, although still unconsciously de- 1962, did not have a logo, or a sign, or a cus- on the posters, flyers and t-shirts of the or- same-sex relationships are receiving fertility terring and discouraging alternative family tom website. Hill and Jones stepped in. ganization. And with a FAX machine, copier treatment.” forms, medicalization has allowed same-sex In less than a month since Hill and Jones and computers, [which were] much less com- Her findings indicated that there are in- couples and single individuals to become took control of Barton’s, the city has been very mon in 1990, SID became the de-facto office of fertility treatment disparity between oppo- biological parents, a previously unattainable welcoming, Jones said. “The mayor came out as Act Up, particularly in the lead-up to the April site and same-sex couples whereby same- and unimaginable prospect.” gay during the election and was elected with a 1990 demos.” sex couples encounter more obstacles than A Q&A session followed the thematic ses- strong majority. Marriage equality came to New Jones later became the treasurer because opposite=sex couples. sion. WINDY CITY TIMES Aug. 26, 2015 9

The Legacy Project display. Photos by Tracy Baim Legacy Project launches wall exhibition by Tracy Baim

Several dozen supporters of The Legacy Project gathered at the Bridgeport Art Center Aug. 23 for the first showing of The Legacy Wall, a highly detailed traveling exhibition debuting to the public at the Illinois State Library in Springfield Oct. 1-28, which is national LGBT History Month. The Legacy Project is a Chicago-based LGBT organization focused on preserving history through The Legacy Walk on Halsted and other outreach efforts. The Legacy Wall is an interactive exhibit Victor Salvo. featuring a diverse cross-section of LGBTs that will travel across the state for 15 months, after which it is expected to tour around the United States, highlighting the contributions of LGBT Owen Keehnen and Lori Cannon. people to world history and culture. Anthony Papini, Legacy Project Founder and Executive Director Victor Salvo was joined by others at the kick-off head of the Ellen Meyers of of The Legacy Wall. Ellen Meyers of Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office said her agency Illinois Safe Illinois Secretary of worked with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Illinois State Library and the Illinois Schools Alliance. State Jesse White’s Department of Tourism to bring the exhibit to Springfield. office. Anthony Papini, head of the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, spoke of the importance of The Legacy Project to students trying to learn about LGBT history, and teachers looking for resources. Mona Noriega, commissioner of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, said the project helps break down barriers and decrease crimes against the community. Also addressing the crowd were Legacy Board President Ralph Kennedy and Legacy Development Director Christopher Barrett Politan.

her leadership in Chicago’s LGBT business com- And the inductees are ... munity and in progressive and women’s poli- Hall of Fame to induct 11 people, tics. Pictured below are four of this year’s one group and two allies inductees for Chicago’s Gay and Lesbian “Organization” Category Hall of Fame. —Lesbian and Gay Police Association-Gay Eleven individuals, one organization and two tion, for his philanthropy, his public service, Officers Action League, founded to provide allies will be inducted into the Chicago Gay and his support of Chicago’s LGBT communi- support for its members and to promote un- and Lesbian Hall of Fame, the country’s only ties. derstanding between the police and the LGBT known government-sponsored hall of fame that —Emmanuel Garcia, 33, journalist, youth communities; its membership now includes honors members of the LGBT communities, on mentor and community leader, for his tireless firefighters, public safety officers, and associ- Tuesday, Nov. 10. advocacy and his pivotal role in organizing ate members. The Hall of Fame’s annual induction ceremo- Chicago’s Latina and Latino LGBT communities. ny will take place 5:30-7 p.m. at the Chicago —Stanley Jenczyk, 71, for his dedication and “Friend of the Community” Category History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. The recep- perseverance to establish a monument to LGBT —Jan Schakowsky, 71, U.S. Representative, tion will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the program veterans and service members in the Abraham Emmanuel Garcia. for being a leading advocate on issues of im- is scheduled for 6 p.m. The event will be free Lincoln National Cemetery. Photo by Vernon Hester portance to the LGBT communities, focused on and open to the public. —Phoenix Matthews, Ph.D., 48, associate creating change that brings about equality and The inductees were selected by a committee professor and clinical psychologist (University justice. composed of former inductees, which reviewed of Illinois at Chicago), for more than 20 years —Camilla B. Taylor, 44, attorney, for her suc- nominations submitted by members of the pub- of research on determinants of cancer health- cessful prosecution of Lambda Legal’s marriage lic. The names were released by Friends of the disparities, with a focus on African-American equality lawsuit in Iowa and her further legal Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, a sec- and LGBT populations. work on behalf of the LGBT communities. tion 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. —Gail Morse, 57, attorney, for helping to Inductees fall into one of three categories: secure civil rights for Chicago’s LGBT communi- The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame “individual,” “organization,” or “friend of the ties through her professional, community and was established in 1991 under the auspices community.” Nominees represent all of Chi- political leadership. of what was then the Chicago Commission cago’s sexual-minority communities—includ- —Michael O’Connor, 58, for his long-term on Human Relations’ Advisory Council on Gay ing LGBT Chicagoans, past, present, living and contributions to the quality of life of Chicago’s L: Fred Eychaner. R: Barbara Smith. and Lesbian (later, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and dead—as well as those who have supported or LGBT communities, specifically in public policy, Left photo by Tracy Baim Transgender) Issues, a municipal government assisted them. communications, social services, and health agency. At the end of 2011, the advisory coun- care. cil ceased to exist after a commission restruc- Those honored in 2015 are: —Barbara Smith (1946–2015), founding turing, and the Friends organization succeeded board member of Affinity Community Services, it as caretaker of the Hall of Fame in partner- “Individual” Category for her leadership, managing Affinity’s finances ship with city government. —Jean Albright, 63, retired Air Force master for 12 of its 20 years, founding its Forty Plus Beginning with the first ceremony in 1991, sergeant, for her work to increase awareness and Trailblazers groups, and for her advocacy former Mayor Richard M. Daley personally par- of LGBT veterans and military members and to role in the mentorship and support of black les- ticipated in the Hall of Fame’s induction cere- overturn the military’s ban on LGBT service. bians throughout the broader community. Jean Albright. monies. Current Mayor Rahm Emanuel has done —Fred Eychaner, 70, chairman of Newsweb —Lauren Verdich, 69, for her key efforts in Photo by Hal Baim the same. Corporation, President of Alphawood Founda- the establishment of Open Hand Chicago and 10 Aug. 26, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES

From Trikone-Chicago’s April 2015 Jai Ho! party at Big Chicks. Designer Dolce Photo by Kirk Williamson apologizes Italian fashion designer Domenico Dolce of Dolce & Gabbana has apologized for controversial comments he made opposing gay adoption and in-vitro fertilization, The Huffington Post reported. “I’ve done some soul-searching,” Dolce told Vogue. “I’ve talked to Stefano a lot about this. I realized my words were inap- propriate, and I apologize.” The designers, who are both openly gay, came under fire in March when Dolce told Italian magazine Panorama “we oppose gay adoptions” and “the only family is the traditional one.” The original comments immediately caused a backlash. Singer Elton John post- ed on Instagram, “Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolce and Gab- bana ever again. #BoycottDolceGabbana” Celebrity chef Art Smith, who has adopt- ed four children with husband Jesus Sal- gueiro, hosted a pro-family benefit in Chi- cago in March as a response. At the time, he told Windy City Times, “Children come in our lives in all different ways. Children are loved, families are loved. Let’s not de- fine ‘family’—let’s just love family.” Wis., Ind. schools make Campus Pride list Trikone-Chicago: Campus Pride has released its list of the top 25 LGBTQ-friendly colleges and univer- sities in the United States. For seven years, the listing has high- A safe haven for lighted the most LGBTQ-inclusive colleges and universities when it comes to policy, program and practice in higher education. LGBTQ South Asians This is the first year Campus Pride has re- leased a Top 25 list based on the higher By Ben Sanders Ho,” Salam said. LGBTQ benchmarks recently released on the And while Jai Hos, and other socialized updated version of the Campus Pride Index. Trikone-Chicago—a not-for-profit organization events, were the original backbone of Trikone- No Illinois school made the list. However, for queer, trans and gender non-conforming Chicago, Nair—an openly gay male who’s been Indiana University-Bloomington and the individuals of South Asian/Desi heritage and involved since 2010—has seen it progress from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are list- their families, friends, allies and community— strictly a social group to one that has a struc- ed. Some of the others on the list include takes pride in filling a void in the Second City. tured purpose. Tufts University, Williams College, Southern After Sangat/Chicago and Khuli Zaban had both “From just doing potlucks and Bollywood Oregon University, Cornell University, The dissolved by the late 2000s, there was the lack dance nights and performance nights, we’ve Ohio State University and the University of of a stable organization for South Asian men advanced to other things like supporting other Louisville. and women in Chicago who identified along the queer and social justice causes,” he said. Visit CampusPrideIndex.org. LGBTQ spectrum. Its actions speak for themselves: Trikone- But there’s Trikone-Chicago, now in its eighth Chicago had 20 or so members marching at this year. year’s Pride Parade, participated in the Dyke UChicago announces For president Sal Salam, secretary Jay Nair March, and co-sponsored the National Queer and general member Lakshmi Sundaresan, Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA) Na- LGBT research study The University of Chicago has announced Trikone-Chicago provides more than just a com- tional Conference with Invisible to Invisible “Your Voice! Your Health!,” a new research munity of individuals with similar experiences; (i2i) earlier this month. study focusing on the health-care experi- it is a source of education, they said, adding This shift in focus has even changed the ences of LGBT people of color. that it gives them an opportunity to be active types of conversations they’re having. Dur- Marshall Chin, MD, MPH, is the principal in larger social movements and to be involved ing potluck dinners and other gatherings, the investigator. in fun events as well. members are now discussing things like safer Those interested in learning more about The most popular events that Trikone-Chicago sex practices, and issues related to immigra- the project are invited to attend one of hold are the Bollywood dance parties (or, ”Jai tion, the trans community, social justice move- four community launch events across the Hos”) at Big Chicks Bar in Uptown. These par- ments, etc. city, all of which are open to the public: ties, held several times a year, give people a As far as what the future holds, each per- Trikone-Chicago president Sam Salam. —Tuesday, Sept. 1, 6-7:30 p.m., South chance to let loose and dance to familiar tunes. son emphasized something different. Sundare- Photo from Salam Side Help Center, 10420 S. Halsted St.; and But perhaps its greatest purpose is one that’s san—a current medical student at Rush Univer- —Wed., Sept. 2, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Es- easy to miss from an outsider’s perspective. sity Medical Center who’s been involved with peranza Health Centers, 2001 S. California Salam, Nair and Sundaresan all said that be- Trikone-Chicago for around eight months— nizations, he said. “There are a lot of people Ave. ing queer isn’t exactly accepted by South Asian would like the organization to take on an even out there who are going through their sexual Any community organizations or health- culture. In fact, not only are there anti-ho- more active role in things related to social and gender identity issue, and they still do not care centers that wish to learn more about mosexuality laws in almost every South Asian justice. know that there’s a support structure available participating in the study should call country but, according to Sundaresan, people “I hope that there’s at least a small group of [for them].” 773-442-2591 or email ResearchStudy@ might be “cast out entirely” and “killed” by people who are committed to organizing and Lastly, Salam, who identifies as queer non- mortengroup.com. their community for being out. taking actionable steps,” Sundaresan said. “In binary, would enjoy a more active membership, Members of Trikone-Chicago, many of whom the past it has been tricky to get people to where people go out of their way to take on are immigrants, are fully aware of this, which show up to things that might give them po- leadership roles, in order for Trikone-Chicago to can make the coming-out process even more litical visibility when it comes to issues that reach its potential of “growth, education and difficult for them, even within the United extend beyond their gender and sexuality.” empowerment within the South Asian/queer States. Nair spoke of his desire to do more outreach community.” “Being in a space where you’re not the token campaigns in order to build membership and Here’s what they can agree on, though: queer person or the token Brown person, danc- visibility. Trikone-Chicago is a place to develop lifelong ing away, having fun, letting your hair down “Coming out of this [NQAPIA] conference we friendships; a place where they’re accepted for and being visible and asserting that visibil- feel that we’ll be able to galvanize support,” who they are—and a place they can call home. ity—that’s the function of something like Jai with the help from other South Asian orga- Visit TrikoneChicago.org. WINDY CITY TIMES Aug. 26, 2015 11 Kevin Lee has an overflowing business card. Well, he would. He is a personal trainer, dating back to 2008—and still has the first receipt transaction for his training services. “I’m very proud of my training persona and take it very seriously. I’m a professional and love helping people reach their goals,” he said. Lee also is a gay entertainer, who started as an Internet personality, turned club performer, turned Titan Men Media Entertainer. “I started off doing go-go dancing in the city,” he said. “I wanted to travel though and hit up the clubs [outside of Chicago]. I used my marketing skills and campaigned for a tour, and it worked.” He then started working with Titan Men, so he could travel even more—and also earn more money. He has two scenes with Titan, both in the LIFE Grabby Award-nominated. “I started out in 2010 making a name for Kevin Lee myself, [and] 2012 is when things started to TEXT BY ROSS FORMAN take off,” he said. PHOTOS FROM lee Lee’s sidekick on the entertainment side is Park Zoo. It’s the last free zoo in North America, Lamby—a stuffed animal. and to know that I can help schools take kids • Age • Favorite pizza “Lamby says things that I won’t say,” Lee there for educational field trips is awesome.” “30, but eternally toppings said with a smile. “I’m very polite and down to Lee has, admittedly, battled with substance 22.” “Supreme … load earth. Lamby, on the other hand, holds nothing abuse—and offered thanks to the South • Neighborhood it up.” back, but he is so cute that you can’t help but Suburban Council for its aid. “On the North Side” • Hobbies to laugh.” “I have been fortunate recently to be able to Cooking, working Lee said working in the entertainment get help for it. The rehabs I have been to have • Orientation industry “is a fantasy; it’s not real.” been really great and it’s helped tremendously,” Gay out and studying news/current “When I saw the movie ‘In Old Chicago’ he said. • Background events. back in 2010, I wanted to be just like the “I was born in stage woman. I wanted to be adored and in • Preferred drink at Utah, but I’m not the light,” he said. “Most club entertainers a bar Mormon. Was raised do what they do to escape reality, to feel a LGBTRIVIA in Charleston, “A free one.” fantasy and to give the customers a few hours LGBTRIVIA South Carolina, • Little-known fact of entertainment so they can escape their own This lesbian filmmaker is but I’m not racist. “I love to read. reality.” ? ? known for such works as I have lived in A good book and Lee said he aspires to have his own personal Living With Pride: Ruth C. Chicago for 10 some sun at the training studio one day. Ellis @ 100 and Sisters in years.” lakefront is a “I’ve done many charity events, fundraisers, ? Cinema, a look at African- • Favorite TV show perfect day.” etc.,” for the gay community, he said. “If American women filmmakers. RuPaul’s Drag Race I can help, I will be there. Outside the gay ? Answer on page 30 community, I’ve raised money for the Lincoln 12 Aug. 26, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES viewpoints wish you could have seen that living room.” teaching and mentoring, members staple and Her words brought the audience to tears. greet and administer and judge books for the WINDY The Golden Crown Literary Society (golden- Goldies. It is one of those incredible institu- crown.org), founded in 2004, is a 501(c)(3) tions created out of sore need by a few dykes— non-profit, all-volunteer organization whose writer Lori Lake, publisher Cathy Bryerose and CITY Lee mission is education, promotion and recogni- promoter Kathy Smith—with stars in their eyes LYNCH tion of lesbian literature. Known for its well- and ambition for their people. The annual con- attended annual conference and its programs, ference draws lesbians from around the world, TIMES THE AMAZON TRAIL including The Academy (for emerging lesbian the U.S. and Canada. Seeing the other writers and readers is like VOL. 30, No. 48, Aug. 26, 2015 The combined forces of Windy City Times, Dykey Dorothy going to a huge family reunion. There is never founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, enough time to spend with the women we want founded May 1987. and friends to see and want to meet. Yet meetups happen without planning and are some of the best ex- Near where I live, closeted lesbians built and periences. My sweetheart and I bumped into PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR Tracy Baim installed a bench on a mostly hidden concrete author Catherine Friend the first morning we path between grassy sand dunes, out of sight were there and we took off on the typical NOLA ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky of any casual observer. The bench was created adventure: Cafe du Monde beignets, a trolley MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis in the mid 1990s to pay respect to members of ride and the French Market for Loretta’s Pra- ASSOCIATE EDITOR Matt Simonette BUSINESS MANAGER Ripley Caine the group who had died. lines. These women did not dare to name their DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright One evening we happened across Donna Mc- ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson dead. Even the full name of their sisterhood— Bride, co-founder of Naiad Press, who I hadn’t SENIOR REPORTER Gretchen Rachel Hammond a name that included the word lesbian—was see in many years. We strolled through the un- Senior Account Executives Terri Klinsky, Kirk Williamson, Amy Matheny, Chris Cheuvront, Gretchen too terrifying to engrave. Yet, I can guarantee derground mall to the Mississippi River, catch- that every group member read Rubyfruit Jungle Rachel Hammond, Rafael Alanis ing up. Sandy Thornton, organizer of the Jewel NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 and for the hours they spent with it they were Book Club, a large lesbian readers group in Dal- SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Tony Peregrin, Lisa unafraid. Because of such books, they dared to las, Texas, invited us to accompany her while Keen, Yasmin Nair THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan gather. They learned to value, in a way society she picked up Dorothy Allison at the airport. did not, lesbian lives. CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight Jr. I’ll always remember a smiling dykey Dorothy SPORTS WRITER Ross Forman Where did this book come from? Was it pulp slowly descending that escalator. Lesbian roy- ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS fiction? Was it some straight guy’s fantasy? alty. Mary Shen Barnidge, Lawrence Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Jerry Nunn, Jonathan Abarbanel No. It was a crossover book before there were I could go on and on with my highlights, but lesbian crossover books, a lesbian classic be- COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Jorjet Harper, would rather make more highlights with lesbian Charlsie Dewey, Carrie Maxwell, Billy Masters, Sarah fore such a concept existed, and it was written book lovers and writers in Alexandria, Virginia Toce, Dana Rudolph, Melissa Wasserman, Joe Franco, by a radical lesbian feminist who was one of next year. Nick Patricca, Liz Baudler, Rex Wockner, Marie J. Kuda, Angelique Smith, Meghan Streit the founders, in 1971, of The Furies Collective Lee Lynch’s most recent book, An Ameri- of Washington, D.C., and who wrote for that SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Mel Ferrand, Hal Baim, Tim Dorothy Allison. can Queer, a collection of “The Amazon Carroll, Ed Negron newsletter and for “The Ladder.” WEBSITE LISTINGS VOLUNTEER Gene Naden Photo by Watty Boss Trail” columns, was presented with the 2015 Rubyfruit Jungle helped us to rise from the Golden Crown Literary Society Award in An- primordial patriarchal ooze of fear, humilia- thology/Collection Creative Non Fiction. CIRCULATION tion and silence. Audre Lorde might have been writers), the Cate Culpepper Mentoring Pro- This, and her award-winning fiction, includ- CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright speaking of this author with her oft quoted gram, and its awards—The Goldies—the GCLS ing The Raid, The Swashbuckler, and Beggar DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Sue and words, “Your silence will not protect you.” Victor brings authors, readers and publishers together of Love, can be found at http://www.bold- WEB HOSTING: LoveYourWebsite.com (lead This year, I had the honor of presenting the for the betterment of lesbian literature. strokesbooks.com/Author-Lee-Lynch.html. programmer: Martie Marro) Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) Lee Lynch GCLS is for lesbians and like-minded wom- Photo of Lynch by Sue Hardesty Classic Award to Rita Mae Brown for her 1973 Copyright 2015 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media en. Lesbian members run it, members do the Copyright 2015 Lee Lynch Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back novel Rubyfruit Jungle. issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). Published initially in 1973 by the early femi- Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, Where are the legions of self–appointed and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and nist press Daughters Inc., which was founded no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. by novelists June Arnold and Bertha Harris and Letters to and sometimes anointed (but usually se- All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy by feminist political theorist Charlotte Bunch, lected) LGBTQ organizational leaders who City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned the editor once gathered busloads of queens from bars for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing this was a novel of its time, a slap in the face and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, of the heterosexist world and a daring gift to in Boystown to demand marriage equality for cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own Make some noise and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City lesbians. It—along with Desert of the Heart all Illinoisans! They screamed and shouted Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of (1964), and Patience and Sarah (1969)—was a in front of any television camera, newspaper a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy Dear Editor: reporter, television or radio personality that City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the voice of lesbian liberation, parting the curtains sexual orientation of such person or organization. While we hid behind with humor and insight. From it, would give them on-air or print visibility! we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make After reviewing numerous recent articles this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept lesbians learned they might be alone, but they Why isn’t there more public outrage by the concentrated on many ongoing controver- responsibility for advertising claims. weren’t the only lesbians on earth. Readers felt broader LGBTQ organizations that aim to pro- sies concerning purported LGBTQ issues, I (773) 871-7610 FAX (773) 871-7609 buoyed, felt human for a few hours or days. tect LGBTQs? e-mail: [email protected] or thought I’d seek clarity on several unsettling It changed lives and, still very much in print, Why is it that, 30 years ago, my friends and [email protected] observations and questions concerning what continues to do so to this day. I couldn’t gather on a public sidewalk, ei- constitutes an importance to broader LGBTQ www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Author JD Glass, in AfterEllen, quoted from ther, on what was known commonly known as organizations. podcast: WindyCityQueercast.com Rita Mae Brown’s acceptance speech: “You’re the gay strip? On the Broadway strip, Black Firstly, I continue to wonder in utter alive—you fight. You keep fighting.” Glass re- gay men couldn’t gain entrance into a gay WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP, amazement at the deafening silence among ported that Brown, “...reminded us all to con- bar unless they presented every kind of I.D., 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL, 60640 U.S.A organizational leadership within the broader tinue to speak our truths, to tell our stories including their “grandmother’s footprint” as (MAILING ADDRESS ONLY) LGBTQ organizations, especially the LGBT and that if we are ‘defined by our oppression,’ evidence of their age. Now, 30 years later, organizations with mission statements that Windy City Times Deadline every Wednesday. then we are still oppressed.” the same kind of discrimination exists! It’s Nightspots Deadline Wednesday prior to street date. purport to advance “equal treatment and so- The award was presented on a historic night an interesting old adage that the way many OUT! Resource Guide ONLINE cial justice through education, advocacy and for lesbian fiction. As advocate.com editors things change, they actually stay the same— www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com protection of the rights of the LGBT commu- www.WindyCityQueercast.com wrote, “The Golden Crown Literary Society’s this problem still exists, this time on Halsted nity?” 11th annual literary awards in New Orleans Street! Where are the public outcry and the nu- “Windy City Media Group generated enormous brought together lesbian fiction pioneers Rita Oh, by the way, am I expected to believe interest among their readers in this year’s LGBT merous protests that should be taking place Mae Brown, Lee Lynch, and Dorothy Allison, all that it’s still a coincidence, 30 years later, Consumer Index Survey. Out of approximately 100 concerning advancing equal treatment and sharing a stage for the first time.” that LGBTQ youth of color aren’t being tar- print and online media partners who participated social justice, advocacy and protection of the in the survey, Windy City was the best performing Author Karin Kallmaker presented Joan geted by Chicago police? Where’s the LGBTQ rights of the LGBTQ youth of color—mostly regional media in the U.S. Only survey partners Nestle, in absentia, with the GCLS Trailblazer organizational outcry from LGBTQ organiza- with a nationwide footprint were able to generate African-American individuals who are rou- award, in recognition of her writings including tional leadership that screamed and jumped a greater number of responses.” ­­—David Marshall, tinely stopped and frisked by Chicago police Restricted Country and Persistent Desire and up and down in front of cameras concerning Research Director, Community Marketing, Inc. any time more than two of them are gathered her activism for lesbians. marriage equality? anywhere on Halsted or Broadway or Belmont Dorothy Allison—best-selling author of Trash Where’s the public outrage and public pro- avenue, from the lake to the Belmont Red FOUNDING MEMBER and Bastard Out of Carolina—gave an impas- test from most of the broader LGBTQ leader- Line “L” train stop! Where are the broader sioned and profoundly moving keynote address. ship? Why is there the deafening silence? LGBTQ organizational visibility and support She said, of a visit to the original Lesbian Her- around the civil-rights violations that ad- story Archives, which originated in Joan Nestle Sincerely versely affect these LGBTQ Chicagoans? and Deb Edel’s NYC apartment, “Oh children, I Michael O’Connor

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14 29 29 ‘Drift’ away Elyse Dawson is featured in the production Patchwork Drifter. Firefly’s roasted chicken. Amanda Lepore at Berlin. Photo by Steve Townshend

SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT Sept. 7; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 Sept. 10 and 13 at Windy City Music Theatre, and 12 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Con- 5340 W. Lawrence Ave. gregational Church of Jefferson Park Meeting The Wulfden presents Zipped & Pelted which Hall, 5320 W. Giddings St. tells the story of “Furries” at the 2014 Mid- Turn That Thing Around: A Manic Narrator’s west Furfest in Rosemont when a mysterious Fringe options Longest Ride plays 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; 4 chlorine gas leak led to the hospitalization of p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 19 guests. It plays 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. BY SCOTT C. MORGAN with bipolar disorder, Woodstein would have Sept. 13 at the Congregational Church of Jef- 5; 8:30 p.m. Monday and Friday, Sept. 7 and liked his parents to pick up on clues about his ferson Park Meeting Hall, 5320 W. Giddings St. 11; 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and 7 p.m. The Chicago Fringe Festival is back for its sixth erratic behavior before he left to work as a New Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Congregational Church season, returning again to the Jefferson Park Hampshire summer camp counselor a few years Other shows of possible LGBTQ interest in- of Jefferson Park Gymnasium, 5320 W. Giddings neighborhood at five different venues. This ago. clude: St. time the Fringe features nearly 50 companies “The idea behind the play is that it should Judah Leblang’s One Man’s Journey Through The Chicago Fringe Festival requires a one- presenting 198 performances from Thursday, have stopped before it started. The play is pri- The Middle Ages, which looks at bad dates and time button purchase of $5 with all subsequent Sept. 2, to Sunday, Sept. 13. As in past years, marily talking about my mental health and how unrequited love after the age of 40. It’s per- individual performances at $10. Passes with a all the shows selected were by lottery and a the people in the main character’s life didn’t formed 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; 4 p.m. Sat- discounted ticket price are available when at- few are of likely interest to LGBTQ audiences. notice something was wrong before it was too urday, Sept. 5 and 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 at tending multiple performances: four-show pass Two autobiographical works in particular are late,” Woodstein said. “There’s a lot of things Windy City Music Theatre, 5340 W. Lawrence is $36, ten-show pass is $80 and an unlimited written by first-time Fringe visitors who offer in this play that a lot of people don’t think Ave. pass is $175. Each venue will have a box office representation for the “B” and “T” in LGBTQ ac- about: being bipolar and bisexual if you’ve had Sit My Ass Down Comedy presents a “sexis- for day-of purchase and the box office for the ronym. Queer Heartache is a slam poetry show an HIV scare or relationship problems.” tential” comedy called Occupy Your Vagina! to entire festival is located at Fringe Central at by Asian American Hawaiian transgender poet Kit Yan’s Queer Heartache plays 10 p.m. empower women to take personal responsibility Fischman’s Liquors, 4780 N. Milwaukee Ave. For Kit Yan, while Turn That Thing Around: A Manic Thursday, Sept. 3; 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. for their own sexual satisfaction at 5:30 p.m. a full schedule of shows and to buy tickets in Narrator’s Longest Ride is based upon bisexual 5; 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6; 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sunday, Sept. 6; 7 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, advance, visit ChicagoFringe.org. playwright Aaron Harris Woodstein of Lincoln- shire, Illinois, and his own mental health epi- sode as a college freshman stressing out over the unknown results of an HIV test. “It is the first time I’m doing a solo piece of theater,” said Brooklyn-based Yan, who took inspiration from a Boston lecture by trans* ac- tivist Gunner Scott to create theatrical material about his own life. “(Scott) was the most for- mative voice in my mind in terms of somebody who wasn’t talking about art, but he was talk- ing about trans* work and trans* justice. He put the idea in my mind that it’s important to keep telling the story of what you want to see out in the world.” In the case of slam poet Yan, he takes au- diences on a time-hopping autobiographical journey which includes stories of growing up in Hawaii, going to college in Boston and notions of family and queer identity. “Some of the pieces will be about the medi- cal industrial complex in terms of medical care and funding, testosterone and the emergency room and things that happen in there,” Yan said. But another big focus in Queer Heartache deals with Yan’s family. “In Asian-American communities, there’s a whole different set of values and issues in terms of coming out to your family and talk- ing about queer identity with your parents,” said Yan, noting that there’s not only a com- munication barrier between his queer life and his more heteronormative family, but a literal language barrier due to his mother being more comfortable speaking in Cantonese rather than Kit Yan. English. Photo by Sydney Angel Family misunderstandings also play a promi- nent part in Aaron Harris Woodstein’s non- linear drama Turn That Thing Around: A Manic Narrator’s Longest Ride. As someone diagnosed 14 Aug. 26, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES THEATER REVIEW desire dynamics. It also distracts too long away from the initial conflict. Things You Thankfully, things pick up when Nancy barges Shouldn’t Say into Grace’s apartment seeking advice, which Past Midnight leads to an early-morning call to Gene’s gay Playwright: Peter Ackerman younger brother analyst, Mark (Chris Sheard), At: Windy City Playhouse, who has a predilection for much-older men like 3014 W. Irving Park Road Mr. Abramson (Robert Spencer). Soon all three Tickets: 773-891-8985 or couples begin debating Nancy’s anti-Semitic www.windycityplayhouse.com; $25-$60 outburst and her insecurities that Ben might Runs through Oct. 4 also be secretly gay. As staged by director William Brown, the BY SCOTT C. MORGAN space of the Windy City Playhouse is smartly played along a diagonal as audiences bounce Peter Ackerman’s 1999 New York sex comedy their heads back and forth following each in- Things You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight, now terjection—particularly when the second-act being revived in a strongly acted production three-way phone call hilariously entangles all at the swanky Windy City Playhouse, certainly the characters at 3 a.m. in the morning. Even begins with a great premise. How do you react if the characterizations are barely skin-deep, when your lover says something totally offen- Brown and his ensemble certainly scratch out sive to your core while also sexually climaxing? plenty of laughs along the way. Specifically, the comedy takes off when cook- Take, for instance, the character of Mr. book editor Nancy (Emily Tate) ecstatically Abramson, whose only purpose appears to let calls her med-school lover Ben (Peter Mead- Ackerman humorously inject in some old-Jew ows) a “hook-nose Jew” mid-orgasm. Under- shtick. But given that, Spencer works wonders standably, Ben is thrown for a loop and the with such paltry material with great comic de- ensuing argument he has with Nancy is an un- livery, playing well off of Sheard whose main comfortable, yet hilarious back-and-forth spar- duty appears to be looking well-toned in his ring match played to the hilt by Meadows and underwear. Tate. Given the inherent weaknesses in the writing Unfortunately, things lose a lot of steam once Robert Spencer and Chris Sheard in Things You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight. of Things You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight, one Emily leaves in a huff and the scene shifts to Photo by Michael Brosilow by Ryan Bourque wonders why the Windy City Playhouse chose the bedroom of her friend, Grace (Patrese Mc- Ackerman’s sex comedy for its initial season. But when you see the great talents assembled Clain), and her hitman acquaintance, Gene boy toy, while Grace just wants sex. laughs in the process), they’re ultimately let to bring the play to life, the Windy City Play- (Shane Kenyon). Ackerman creates a scenario Although McClain and Kenyon do their best down by Ackerman’s writing which feels very house gets a pass for skillfully serving up some where Gene wants to be seen as more than a to make the scene work (and garner a lot of generalized in terms of switched heterosexual silly sexual fun at the end of summer.

THEATER REVIEW appropriate that Jennifer L. Mickelson’s Sergio Soon Emma becomes privy to elder daugh- portrayed as no less critical or the solutions no Leone-tinged yarn of how the west was won ter Martha’s covert liaison with the son of a less morally ambiguous by virtue of the gender Patchwork Drifter should highlight the historical contributions Mexican rancher—a match disapproved by her attached to those who must grapple with them. Playwright: Jennifer L. Mickelson of enterprising females during the years before mother—but it takes the arrival of a bounty Wide open spaces usually mandate likewise At: Babes With Blades Theatre the opening of travel routes across the Rocky hunter in pursuit of a murderer to expose se- sweeping dramatic narrative, but brevity ne- Company at City Lit in Edgewater Mountains brought with them the “civilizing” crets that threaten the peace of the Cooper cessitated by modern theater practice force Presbyterian Church, influences of sexism, bigotry and social injus- household. Mickelson to combine two nemeses into one 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. tice. This latest production from the Babes with character and compress much of the explanato- Tickets: 773-904-0391; The widow Harriet Cooper and two daughters Blades (BWB) Theatre Company—a troupe ry information into tightly worded revelations www.babeswithblades.org; $22 she guards closely are storekeepers in a remote better known for martial spectacle—features delivered amid potentially distracting physical Runs through: Sept. 19 border outpost, where the business left them two shootouts, brandishing of Bowie knives action. The intimacy of City Lit’s auditorium, by Harriett’s late husband serves the needs and scenes of frontier surgery, but the play’s however, ensures an environment sufficient to BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE of settlers bound for California, rendering his dominant focus is a plot generating suspense keep playgoers alert to, not only the textual surviving kin comfortable as they await the through exploration of the crimes that spurred intricacies of a show marking BWB’s transition Wyoming granted women the right to vote and opportunities for expansion presented by the Harriet and Emma to venture forth on their from stunt-squad to full-fledged theater com- to serve as court officers more than 50 years coming of the Union Pacific railroad. When a own, discoveries leading to conflicting loyal- pany and Jeff eligibility, but also the uncom- before the 19th Amendment was ratified, so it’s lone vagabond appears at the door one day, ties and to sacrifices engendered thereby. In a monly complex performances of an ensemble Harriet senses a kindred spirit in the orphaned rugged and untamed wilderness, the decisions long experienced at conveying the strength of Emma Fox and offers her a job for the winter. faced by rootless pioneers fleeing the law are sisterly bonds. CRITICS’ c PICKS THEATER REVIEW may have been necessary, but why choose duce kinetic elements to the script’s lengthy Art, Amazing Sammo Productions at Gorilla this old-school medium in 2015? recitations of dry facts—bringing the co-nar- Tango Theatre, through Aug. 29. It’s the most Assassination It’s not as if Levin’s paper chase offers ad- rators down into the audience’s space, Federal viscerally and comically accessible—not to Theater: Chicago’s ditional opportunities for physical action (fo- Theatre-style, for example—and Christopher mention the most American—version of Yas- rensic-based Hollywood whodunits like NCIS Kriz contributes some plucked-strings quasi- mina Reza’s play that you’ll ever see. MSB Role in the Crime of to the contrary). Anthony Churchill’s scenic “Radio Mystery Theater” incidental music, The Boy from Oz, Pride Films and Plays at design converts a gallery in the Museum of while Michael Joseph Mitchell and Mark Ul- Stage 773, through Aug. 30. The real-life Pe- the Century Broadcast Communications into a classroom-y rich employ their extensive oral-interpreta- ter Allen self-destructed too soon to ensure his Playwright: Hillel Levin lecture hall with a projection screen replac- tion skills to lend variety to Levin’s agenda. place in pop history, but Chris Logan (so sexy At: The Museum of Broadcast ing the traditional chalkboard. Occupying this Ryan Kitley and Martin Yurek have the argu- in the recent Murder Ballad) endows his por- Communications, 360 N. State St. forum are characters representing Levin and ably easier assignment of replicating—with trayal with all the charismatic dazzle missing Tickets: 800-838-3006; former FBI agent Zachariah Shelton, who pro- newsreel-accurate vocal impressions—assort- from the original. MSB www.assassinationtheater.com; $49 ceed to recount their tale of our government’s ed bureaucrats, medical examiners, witnesses Brilliant Adventures, Steep Theatre, through Runs through: Nov. 7 attempt to preserve peaceful cold-war rela- and criminals sporting a dizzying array of lan- Aug. 29. A little Pinteresque menace, a lot of tions with the USSR at the expense of lying to guages, dialects and body stances. kitchen-sink drama and British post-industrial BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE the U.S. public. Assisting these two in their A chronic hazard of prose writers-turned- funk. But it’s young playwright Alistair McDow- expository duties is a carefully researched playwrights is a tendency to lose track of all’s sci-fi twist and well-etched characters that Even with the current fashion for talking- collection of vintage collaborative material, running time; as Shelton reminds his col- mark it as special, along with the best damn heads symposiums posing as docudramas (but along with a pair of actors portraying the re- league during the protracted second act, he acting I’ve seen in a long time. JA leaving out the drama), Hillel Levin’s decision al-life personnel involved. (For playgoers an- can always write another play. In the mean- Grand Concourse, Steppenwolf Theatre, to present his journalist’s investigation of the ticipating a quiz afterward, the playbill also time, whatever your opinions regarding the through Aug. 30. An enthusiastic young vol- role played by organized crime in the 1963 includes diagrams—labeled “Overworld” and events of that fatal Dallas day, if you enjoy unteer at a New York soup kitchen prompts assassination of U.S. President John F. Ken- “Underworld”—illustrating the connections true-crime “reality” shows like 48 Hours or several crises of faith in Heidi Schrecks’ drama nedy as a play—rather than as a book, film, between the key historical figures). spy-fiction in the David Baldacci/Daniel Silva that features great performances from Mariann graphic novel or television miniseries—is a Fortunately, the production budget provid- mode, feel free to revel in the atmosphere of Mayberry and Francis Guinan. SCM curious one. At one time, when literacy was ed by Russell Lane LLC permits the hiring of conspiratorial unity generated by Levin’s pro- —By Abarbanel, Barnidge less widespread in the general population, top-flight theater professionals. 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Lupino is sensational as the repressed Ellen, as is Louis Hayward (her real-life future husband) as a ne’er-do-well whose presence in the home Lily Tomlin; the escalates the tension. http://www.musicbox- late, great theatre.com/features/ladies-in-retirement Upcoming movie calendar Laird Cregar Highlights from films opening in Chicago, Aug. 28 and Sept. 4 (or available digitally) Lily plays a grandma We Are Your Friends (8/28)—It’s the lat- In Grandma, from writer-director Paul Weitz, est from hunky heartthrob Zac Efron. This time Lily Tomlin plays a character who is a lesbian— out, he plays a DJ trying to hit the big time in a big one. Elle Reid is a loud, proud, majorly Hollywood and, naturally, hedonistic complica- out lesbian who is unapologetic in her femi- tions galore (in the personage of his mentor’s nist, humanist views and isn’t exactly shy about luscious girlfriend) throw up roadblocks along expressing them to all and sundry. Tomlin has the way. Emily Ratajkowski, Wes Bentley, Shi- played a lesbian character before—in Tea with loh Fernandez and Jonny Weston co-star. See Mussolini, co-starring with Cher, Maggie Smith the interview with Efron, Ratajkowski and di- and Judi Dench—but it was miles from the raw, rector Max Joseph in this issue. funny and brilliantly complex character of Elle Grandma (8/28)—Lily Tomlin shines in this Reid she plays in Grandma. So let’s take a mo- dramedy from writer-director Paul Weitz. Julia ment to rejoice that one of Our Own is playing Garner, Marcia Gay Harden and Judy Greer co- one of Us—spectacularly. star. See the review above. Elle has just broken up with her lover of four Tangerine (9/4)—It’s Sean Baker’s audacious months (Judy Greer) at the movie’s outset comedy, a day in the life of two feisty trans- when Elle’s 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage gender hookers and their raucous adventures (Julia Garner), appears. The somewhat ditzy on the streets of Los Angeles on Christmas Eve. Sage, with her Harpo Marx curly blonde hair Shot entirely on an iPhone but you’d never Laird Cregar and Linda Darnell in Hangover Square. and diffident manner, is pregnant and needs know it. Playing at the Gene Siskel Film Center by Ryan Bourque a little more than $600 ($630, to be exact) (164 N. State Street). http://www.siskelfilm- in order to have an abortion late that same Altman’s masterpiece Nashville. She’s had great to give the character a romantic edge. Always a center.org/tangerine day. Elle, a respected, published poet, has just film roles in the ensuing years and is having a big man, Cregar lost more than 100 pounds to Bloodsucking Bastards (9/4 and 9/5)—It’s cleared up mountains of debt, going so far as great career resurgence with both this part and film the role but died from a heart attack after a blood-spattered horror comedy set in an of- to cut up all her credit cards in the process, so her Emmy-nominated role (her 22nd!) in Grace losing the weight too quickly. Ironically, two fice described as a cross between Office Space she’s broke. But she’s also a practical woman of and Frankie, but Tomlin’s acting in Grandma is months following his death, the movie was re- and Shaun of the Dead. Director Brian James action. Her daughter—Julia’s mother, an up- altogether on a level that her work in Nashville leased to great acclaim and Cregar’s future as a O’Connell (a Chicago native) and cast members tight, finger-wagger—is the last person either was—it reminds us of how deeply gifted this leading man seemed assured. http://www.mu- will attend the two screenings Sept. 4-5 at wants to go for the money. unique woman is. And it’s a pleasure to stand sicboxtheatre.com/features/hangover-square Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. So, hopping into Elle’s vintage 1950 car back and watch her go. On the same evening, the series will also http://www.facets.org/cinematheque/films/ (Tomlin used her own for the movie’s 19-day present an ultra-rare screening of 1941’s Ladies sept2015/bloodsucking-bastards.php shoot), she and Julia drive around the L.A. Laird Cregar area trying to scrounge up the cash. Along the On Aug. 28-Sept. 3, the Music Box Theatre, lishments from the early 20th century, while way, as they encounter everyone from Elle’s ex- 3733 N. Southport Ave., partnering with the Chicago Fashion others are re-created from old photographs, husband (a surprisingly moving Sam Elliott) to Film Noir Foundation, will present Noir City: paintings, patterns, and magazine pictures. the owner of a bookstore who obviously had a Chicago 7, the annual film-noir festival that Fest Aug. 29-30 Due to the anticipated popularity of the ex- thing for Elle (Elizabeth Pena, in her last role) returns for the seventh edition with a raft of hibition, Driehaus visitors will be required to to a funny transgender tattoo artist (Orange little-seen 1940s and early ‘50s noir classics. in Wicker Park purchase advance tickets online or by phone. Is the New Black’s Laverne Cox), the two span With 17 films in the lineup, there are enough Chicago Fashion Fest is returning to Wicker Tickets will be available for purchase starting the wide generation gap and slowly find com- shady dames and vicious killers prowling Park for a seventh consecutive year Aug. 29- Oct. 7, 2015, at DriehausMuseum.org or 312- mon ground. At one point, Elle decides to sell through the dark underworld to keep noir fans 30. 482-8933, ext. 21. some signed, treasured first edition books, in- enthralled. Crime of Passion and Witness to The event will feature local designers, retail cluding Betty Friedan’s seminal The Feminine Murder—two unsung Barbara Stanwyck thrill- and couture runway shows under the stars. Mystique, which Julia has never heard of. “You ers both on the bill this year—are hallmarks The weekend celebration of local fashion Equity Jeff Award don’t know what The Feminine Mystique is?!” of the series’ dedication to presenting rarely talent also features summer street-fest fun, the genuinely stunned Elle queries of Julia. “A screened gems. Many of the entries are pre- including local food vendors, a Shopper’s nods announced character in X-Men?” her granddaughter tenta- sented in restored 35mm versions. Row, family and pet activities, a VIP Fashion Stage, screen and television actor Michael tively guesses. That response allows Elle to go This year I’m particularly happy to see two Suite & Sangria Lounge, and live music pro- Shannon announced the 2014-2015 Equity on yet another frustrated rant about the sea Victorian-era thrillers in the mix—1945’s grammed by Wicker Park’s own Subterranean Jeff Awards Aug. 21 at JeffAwards.org. change that has taken place culturally. Hangover Square, with queer star Laird Cregar nightspot. Six world premiere plays, three world-pre- The fearless Elle—who takes no prisoners in the title role, and 1941’s Ladies in Retire- A new element this year is the “IT GIRL” miere musicals and three new adaptations as she and Julia roam the city—isn’t nearly ment starring Ida Lupino (both screening Aug. runway competition presented by Jaslene seen first by Chicago audiences were among Gonzalez, winner of America’s Next Top Mod- as caustic as she sounds but she’s not exactly 31). Hangover Square, from director John those receiving Jeff nominations by the Jeff el. a warm, fuzzy Mimi, either. Tomlin gives this Cromwell, is a doozy—dripping in the gothic Awards Committee. More than 180 nomina- See ChicagoFashionFest.com. tart-tongued woman a wonderful humanity atmosphere of a foggy, threatening London tions in 36 categories honor Chicago Equity and the audience knows all along that Elle is in which Cregar plays George Harvey Bone, a theatrical productions that opened between grappling with life after the death of her be- composer driven to murder every time he hears Local museum to Aug. 1, 2014 and July 31, 2015. loved partner Violet a year and a half earlier. a dissonant chord. Bernard Herrmann, the ac- In its first year of Jeff Awards eligibility, (“Violet” is tattooed on the inside of her right knowledged dean of film composers, supplied host ‘Downton’ Paramount Theatre led all theatres with 16 wrist.) Eventually, the other missing piece— the masterly “Concerto Macabre” that is played nominations, all for musicals in the Large Elle’s daughter, Judy (Marcia Gay-Harden), en- at the film’s furious climax. (The soundtrack exhibit in 2016 Theatre category. Nominations for plays at ters the scene and other aspects of Elle’s life has just been released, at long last.) George The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie Large Theatres were led by Steppenwolf The- become clear. Sanders is the acid-tongued police detective St., will exhibit “Dressing Downton: Chang- atre Company, with 12; Chicago Shakespeare Director Paul Weitz wrote the movie specifi- who pieces together Bone’s crimes and Linda ing Fashion for Changing Times” on Feb. Theatre received 11 nods. cally for Tomlin, and his gift to her becomes Darnell plays the sluttish cabaret singer who 9-May 8, 2016. All are invited to the 47th Annual Jeff a gift to all of us. Without her performance, uses Bone with drastic consequences. The exhibit features more than 35 cos- Awards ceremony honoring excellence in Grandma is a diverting, slice-of-life genera- Cregar had played character roles but had a tumes from the popular British television se- Chicago theatre; it will be held Monday, Oct. tion-gap dramedy. With her, it’s elevated to hit the previous year with The Lodger, a fic- ries Downton Abbey. The show is filming its 5, at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, art and Tomlin is firing on all cylinders. (She tional variation on the Jack the Ripper murders sixth and final season. Oakbrook Terrace. Emceeing the festivities must have been thrilled after first reading the in which he starred, just four years after he The award-winning costumes are produced are multi-talented award winning performers script.) began in films. He didn’t want to film Hangover by renowned London costume house Cosprop Cheryl Lynn Bruce and E. Faye Butler. It’s been 40 years since the sensationally Square, tired of playing demented killers but Ltd. Many use original fabrics and embel- To purchase tickets, visit JeffAwards.org. talented Tomlin made her film debut in Robert eventually changed his mind and determined WINDY CITY TIMES Aug. 26, 2015 21

Gilded lilies: Laverne Cox as Deathy and Julia Garner Lily Tomlin, Laverne as Sage in Grandma. Cox unite in ‘Grandma’ Photo by Glen Wilson, Courtesy of By Lawrence Ferber believes in our friendship and feels comfort- Sony Pictures able with Jane and me. We would like that.” Classics A pair of LGBT icons from different genera- Although Elle was written with Tomlin in tions—beloved septuagenarian Lily Tomlin mind, she brought some new and personal ele- and more recently minted trailblazer Laverne ments to the role once signed on, including Cox—come together in the acclaimed feature her own 1950 Dodge vehicle. “She asked, ‘what dramedy Grandma. It’s certainly an apropos kind of car are you looking for,’” Weitz recalled, collaboration, since one of the Sundance Film “because she had one behind her garage and Festival hit’s themes is how generations col- hadn’t driven it a long time. Her partner Jane lide and, despite some friction, can potentially Wagner told her not to drive it because it was Bayless, Obama campaign strategist David join forces in the spirit of support for a mutual really old and had no anti-lock brakes and was Sondheim to receive Axelrod, “Mr. Fix-It” Lou Manfredini, Chicago cause. a bit of a battleship.” cabaret performers Beckie Menzie and Tom Sandberg Award Michael, artist/educator Nick Cave and attor- Written and directed by Paul Weitz, Grand- Tomlin’s attachment to Grandma is also what The Chicago Public Library Foundation and ney/writer Scott Turow. ma stars Lily Tomlin as Elle, a prickly, seven- secured Orange Is The New Black star Laverne the Chicago Public Library have announced tysomething lesbian poet-intellectual whose Cox, whom Weitz approached after seeing her that the 16th annual Carl Sandburg Literary granddaughter, Sage (Julia Garner), shows up on the Netflix hit series. Weitz says the char- Award will be presented to legendary com- Play to mark 10th at her doorstep in need of $600 for an abor- acter of Deathy had always been conceived as poser and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. tion. Neither woman wants to approach Sage’s transgender, and he never considered casting Heralded for his immense contributions to anniv. of Katrina alpha businesswoman mother, Judy (Marcia Gay other than a transgender actress. For those musical theater in a career spanning more The Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St., will Harden), so, strapped for cash and having re- who take issue when queer or transgender roles than 50 years, Sondheim will be honored observe the 10th anniversary of Hurricane cently cut up her credit cards, Elle revs up her are bestowed upon heterosexual, cisgender ac- at the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner Katrina with The Play About My Dad. dusty 1950s Dodge—along with its memories tors, as opposed to drawing from the pool of Wed., Oct. 21, at The Forum, 725 W. Roos- The Play About My Dad, by Boo Killebrew, of her deceased life partner, Violet—and hits talented, openly LGBT thespians—a la Dallas evelt Rd., on the campus of the University of opened at New York’s 595 E 59 Theatres in the road with Sage to try and scrape up those Buyers Club, which received heat for casting Illinois at Chicago. June 2011. It tells of the author’s father—a funds by any means possible in time for a 5:45 Jared Leto despite the acclaim—this is a re- Also being honored is Eric Charles May, who doctor in Gulfport, Mississippi—who stayed p.m. clinic appointment. freshing turn. will receive the 21st Century Award, which behind to take care of patients as the storm Along the way, Elle dishes out hurt and verbal That said, the Emmy-nominated Cox (who’s salutes emerging authors with ties to Chi- hit in August 2005. abuse on a barista played by John Cho, a friend currently working on the other side of the cam- cago. Previews will be Wed, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. portrayed by the late Elizabeth Pena and the era as an executive producer of the documen- One of the highlights of the annual ben- 25, with press openings Monday, Oct. 26 and ne’er-do-well young cretin who impregnated tary Free CeCe!, about an incarcerated African efit is that each guest has the opportunity to Tuesday, Oct. 27. The regular run will be Oct. Sage. Elle also encounters her own recently American transgender woman jailed for killing get to know an esteemed author with ties to 30-Nov. 28. dumped younger girlfriend, Olivia (Judy Greer), a violently bigoted attacker in self-defense) Chicago personally. This year, guests will en- Tickets are on sale now at www.raventhe- an old male flame from several decades back was most drawn to the character’s work as a gage in table conversation with one of more atre.com or 773-338-2177. (Sam Elliott) and a tattoo artist who owes Elle tattooist. than 70 notable authors, including chef Rick money named Deathy (Cox). “I was really intrigued by Deathy’s choice of “I love that the Deathy character, as opposed doing that for a living, and what that means to almost every other character in the movie, is for her,” Cox said. “People I know who have not having conflict with Lily’s character,” not- been tattoo artists or have a lot of tattoos, ed Weitz. Best known for co-directing Ameri- there’s something very ritualistic about getting can Pie and About a Boy with sibling Chris, he a new one and there’s always a significance and memorably appeared in the 2000 indie queer an intimacy between someone and their tattoo dramedy Chuck & Buck as an object of gay artist.” man-child Mike White’s affection/obsession. Due to time restraints and a busy travel “It shows there are loving friendships and rela- schedule as public speaker, Cox admitted she tionships in Elle’s life,” Weitz said, “and Deathy garnered her knowledge of professional tattoo- knows a lot about her past and relationship ing technique from studying hours and hours with Violet.” worth of YouTube videos during downtime in Weitz previously worked with Tomlin on his hotels and airports. She certainly proves a con- 2013 Tina Fey-Paul Rudd film, Admission, and vincing mimic, to both audiences and Tomlin, wrote the part of Elle specifically with her in during a scene shot in a Los Angeles tattoo mind. He knew that Tomlin certainly could pull parlor during which Deathy gives Elle a bit of off the more abrasive aspects of the character, ink. having seen the infamous footage of Tomlin Working with Tomlin, meanwhile, proved an clashing with director David O. Russell on the even more inspiring study for Cox, who said, set of I Heart Huckabees. “When I first sent her “I learned that she’s who I want to be when I the script she said, ‘gosh, this character has a grow up!” real temper and I’m not sure I can understand “She’s a woman in her 70s at the top of her that,’” he recalled. “I gave her a look and she game, and she just kills it,” Cox elaborated. “I went, ‘I know, I know, you’ve seen that video.’ want to be as whip smart and alert and still in People get passionate on set sometimes.” love with the work and craft. I can listen to her Tomlin admitted, damning Huckabees video talk all day about her career, her life. The his- aside, in real life she tries to keep ripping peo- tory she’s walking around with is an amazing ple new ones at a minimum. “You learn pretty treat. She’s a delight and legend and I’m really fast not to do that,” she said. “You can lose honored to have worked with her and to know your temper and act up, but you better apolo- her.” gize.” As for the most rebellious thing she has Perhaps the Netflix gods will smile upon the done off-screen in recent years? “I suppose pair and Tomlin could appear on OITNB as a just keep on keeping on,” Tomlin, 76, replied. new prisoner alongside Cox’s Sophia Burset. “That’s rebellious in Hollywood.” Tomlin, for one, lights up at the suggestion and In fact, Tomlin’s presence and success in film says she would love the opportunity. Who else and TV seems to fly in the face of Hollywood’s would make for an amazing new OITNB co-star? ageism when it comes to actresses (there have When asked, Cox reeled off Regina King, Charl- been at least a couple of trend pieces on this, ize Theron, Viola Davis, Meryl Streep and Oprah citing examples like the Best Exotic Marigold Winfrey. Hotel films franchise). Her Netflix series, Grace Cox started laughing. “I’m laughing because and Frankie, which co-stars 77-year-old Jane I imagine Oprah going, ‘You get soup! You get Fonda, has been greenlit for a second season, soup! You get soup!’” she said with a giggle. and their 9 to 5 companion, Dolly Parton, 69, “I love Oprah. She has been such a gift to the has expressed interest in joining the cast. world and so life-changing for me through her “That makes me happy,” Tomlin remarked of work. I’d die for Oprah.” Parton’s comments, “because it means she still 22 Aug. 26, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES

Julia Garner (left) as Sage and Lily Tomlin as Elle in Grandma. Photo by Aaron Epstein, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

TOMLIN from cover en by the abortion issue. and is going to continue to have is that it LT: Oh, thank you, thank you. LT: Yes, right—and it’s got lots of other is- will speak to a whole new generation. The WCT: I know you’re working on a second Tomlin, 76. The movie—a dramedy that also sues layered in. scene between you and Laverne Cox— season of Grace and Frankie, and you’ve has wonderful supporting characters populated WCT: Yes, yes. LT:—Yeah, yeah! hinted that Dolly Parton is going to [ap- by Sam Elliott, Marcia Gay Harden, Laverne Cox, LT: Parenting and kindness, mouthiness, ev- WCT: It’s so wonderful to see a scene with pear]. Can you talk about that? Judy Greer and Elizabeth Pena—is unthinkable erything. But it’s not about those things. It’s a transgender actor and I was thinking about LT: Well, we don’t have any specific plans for without her. about the relationships. About creating human how groundbreaking that was but, then, I Dolly, Jane and I. She’s still an old pal and Forty years after being Oscar nominated for beings and not dehumanizing them around an realize who she’s acting with: Lily Tomlin, the only thing we’re trying to guard against for Nashville, her first movie, there is buzz about issue. the trailblazer who, 40 years ago, was do- this next season is to keep a Grace and Frankie Tomlin getting a second chance at Oscar gold. WCT: For someone to hand you a piece like ing male drag with Tommy Velour and other identity and not bring in Dolly in to make it For Tomlin, who married her longtime partner this that is so deeply layered and complex— characters. look like 9 to 5 but we’d like to work some- Jane Wagner last year, that’s about the only as it goes along you find out more and more LT: [Laughs hard] Yeah! thing out if we could in the future. I think that honor that hasn’t been bestowed on her over about the character of Elle—how do you WCT: There you were, “hiding in plain would be great fun. the course of her laudable career. And as she work with a director on something like this? sight” for all the world to see. WCT: You’ve done pretty much everything reveals in this exclusive interview with Windy Does he say, “Well, you know what you’re LT: You know, all those people interested me. but is there anything left that you haven’t City Times, she isn’t done yet. doing, given your experience…” or do you I just wanted to do as many different kinds of done that you want to do? talk about specific scenes? And also, you people as I could or have the opportunity or LT: I guess that I’d like to do a new Broad- Windy City Times: I want to take a moment had very little time. find the vehicle for them. way show that Jane would write—that’s what I here at the outset to say “thank you” on LT: Paul and I had time to work on it in ad- WCT: Is there any chance that your wife would really like to do, or just a show. I don’t behalf of Our People for holding the torch vance. I had a lot of other concert and standup Jane Wagner is at some point going to write care where it goes. We say “Broadway” because aloft. I just want to rejoice that our own dates and other stuff to do. I’d just finished a a sequel to “In Search for Intelligent Signs that’s like, “Well, when it’s good enough, we’ll darling Lily Tomlin is playing one of us on- season of Grace and Frankie and it hadn’t come of Life in the Universe?” take it to Broadway.” That would be one of my screen so spectacularly. out yet so I didn’t know if that was going to LT: I am sooo eager for her to do it; I just beg wishes. Lily Tomlin: Well thank you—thank you, have traction. We just gradually talked about her and push her and beg her and push her but WCT: Will you write a book at some point? thank you! it. Mostly, we tried to question everything and she’ll do what she wants to do. I mean, I know you’ve done most of your life WCT: I love the irony that Paul Weitz—a see if everything was covered. Any contribu- WCT: I was inspired to take my film-critic onstage and Jane’s written things for you. man—wrote this beautiful part for you. tion I made was asking questions and Paul an- gig because of Vito Russo, your dear friend; LT: I don’t know; we might. Only if we could LT: I know. It’s so amazing. swered them by rewriting or thinking about it I wanted to write about movies from a queer think of a really funny, clever way to do it. WCT: How close is the character of Elle himself. perspective, and he set the standard with You know lots of people have written wonder- Reid to you? Did he sit with you and observe WCT: Somehow the planets aligned. One of The Celluloid Closet. I know that you pas- ful books—Fonda included and Lauren Bacall. you? the things that is so lovely in the film is sionately fought to get that documentary Some people are really good writers. Jane LT: No, he didn’t. He totally surprised me the generational aspect. That you give this made after his untimely death and here we [Wagner] and I thought about writing like, you by springing this script on me. I had no idea. granddaughter the courage to speak up for are, all these years later and you’re starring know, I’d write one half of the book and then After we finished Admission he called me and herself. in a movie where you play a lesbian; you’re you’d turn it over and she’s written the other asked me to go out to lunch and then he said, LT: Yes, yes. So important and to bring the on a hit television show—congratulations half. “I’ve written a movie with you in mind” and three of us back together in some semblance on your Emmy nomination and probably the WCT: [Laughs] A “she said, she said.” that sort of struck terror in my heart because of family. When Marcia Gay, the mother, says, Oscar, too—and the premise is that these LT: Or else we might do it from the perspec- I liked him so much after we’d done Admission “Come for dinner, I’ll order pizza” [Laughs]— two men leave their wives for each other, tive of all the characters writing about it. Mrs. and I loved his About a Boy and so I said, “Oh it’s just very…moving. And it’s got a lot of right? Beasley and Tommy Velour would have a chap- God, what if I don’t like it? I’ll have to tell him comedy in it which I had no idea it was going I mean, all of a sudden, gay is good again ter... that I don’t like it. So, I was kind of fearful.” to play as funny as it does. or trendy or something. Are you just a little WCT: ...the Tasteful Lady. Anyway, I loved it; I thought it was a terrific WCT: Well, that’s inherent in almost ev- bit gobsmacked by this? LT: The Tasteful Lady would have a chapter. script and he got the most wonderful people to erything you do. Now, having gone through LT: I am, I am. I’m gobsmacked by the last 10 All these characters would have some sort of be in it. Every performance is just wonderful. I the feminism, the gay liberation, the ACT- years. The things that have turned around … say about the kind of life they had with us. tell you, I don’t know if it’s because we did it UP movement in the ‘80s, when you go out but I’m very vigilant, too. I don’t take anything WCT: I just want to again thank you so in 19 days or because we had a low budget but and do these concert dates and young peo- for granted. I so feel that the wrong people much for giving us so much pleasure. it’s just a special movie. ple come, do they know your work ahead of could get in a position of power and I just LT: Oh, Richard, thank you. WCT: A real labor of love with you driving time? don’t know what could happen. So you have to WCT: It’s meant the world and continues to your own car... LT: Well, a lot of young people don’t come. I be aware; you have to hold dear those things mean the world and I wish you all the best LT: ...and wearing my own clothes! [Laughs] mean, they really don’t know who I am or have that … the progress that’s been made. as you and Jane go forward. If she doesn’t And everyone who came on the picture was just my history. Some young people come; their WCT: Absolutely. I’ll never forget watch- write the show, then I think you should di- great. Sam [Elliott] was absolutely fabulous, parents bring them or they get on to me for ing the March on Washington on C-SPAN in vorce her. [Laughs] Marcia Gay [Harden], Julia [Garner], who plays some reason. A lot of people are middle aged 1993 and the announcer came out and said, LT: [Laughs] Ooh!!! my granddaughter, was delectable and luscious and I play to them because they’re my fans and “We just got a call from Lily Tomlin and Jane and sweet. Everybody in the movie was good. I love to perform live. Wagner saying, ‘You guys are doing great.’” www.lilytomlin.com WCT: And how unusual to see a movie driv- WCT: Well, that’s one of the lovely things It was so delightful to have just that little about this movie and the effect it’s having bit of encouragement so long ago. WINDY CITY TIMES Aug. 26, 2015 23 MOVIES Becoming ‘Friends’ with Zac Efron, Emily Ratajkowski and director Max Joseph By Jerry Nunn for three days. MJ: It was so hot when we were shooting There’s a new group of Friends in town and this that in the Valley. We shot it literally a year time there is a musical spin to it. Max Joseph, ago today. That was the one nice location that from MTV’s Catfish, is directing the new film We had a breeze. Are Your Friends. WCT: I noticed a drag queen in the movie. The story surrounds Cole Carter, played by ac- MJ: There was a nod in that scene to the tor Zac Efron (Hairspray; Neighbors), who’s to underground house movement, which started Emily Ratajkowski and Zac Efron in We Are Your Friends. be a DJ from celebrity musicmaker James Reed. here in Chicago. I had done a lot of research Photo from Warner Bros. Emily Ratajkowski—who many know from the on electronic music. I know the movie is about ZE: I start Neighbors 2 in a week. to promote the movie? straight white guys but the origins of that “Blurred Lines” music video and the movie ER: I start a movie in October that I can’t ER: We have been to so many cities. We have music is in the gay and Black music scene in Gone Girl—plays Carter’s girlfriend, Sophie. talk about but it doesn’t take place in the pres- been to London, Toronto, France and Miami. Detroit and Chicago. When James, who knows Windy City went to The MID, a dance club in ent day. Tomorrow, we leave for San Francisco for the more about music, is opening the world to Cole, the West Loop, to interview the trio before the MJ: I start filming another season of Catfish big opening—then we are done! movie opened. he takes him to an underground house party. right after this movie opens. We Are Your Friends opens in theaters That is based on a party thrown at that very Windy City Times: First off, thanks for all WCT: Are you all doing parties everywhere Aug. 28. of the LGBT representation on your Catfish club in Los Angeles called Los Globos where we TV show. shot that. It is a much more eclectic group of Max Joseph: Of course. people, with gay, straight and drag at the club. LOCAL SPORTS “I think we over exceeded our expecta- WCT: What did the title of your new movie WCT: Are you now a DJ, Zac? Are you spin- tions. Our goal was to play on Saturday, come from? ning tonight? Chicago team [meaning] top six [teams in the division]. MJ: It was originally called The Unknown DJ ZE: No, I think it is like anything else that Everything on top of that was a bonus,” Project for a while. you put time and effort into to be truly great. places second at Kisner said. “The key was, team chemistry; WCT: Not as catchy… It opened my eyes to the world of DJing. It is everyone really got along … and great team MJ: The problem was it was too catchy. Peo- complicated and not easy. I give those guys so World Series defense. Everyone pulled for one another; we ple would read the script and they felt it was much credit. It was a lot of fun and made me By Ross Forman didn’t let anyone get to down.” more than just a DJ or EDM movie. We thought gravitate to that style of music. Offensively, Rexing and Brian Redar were of a lot of DJ puns but it felt cheesy. I looked WCT: The movie seems about finding your They had a softball in their dugout with the strong throughout the Series for the Dragons. through my iTunes library and found “We Are own niche and style. Was that the point you initials “CS” emblazed on it. And Glen Rex- Hill had several home runs. Kevin Tebbe also Your Friends,” which is [by] Justice vs. Simian. were trying to get across? ing added the word “whatever.” The ball was had a game-winning, walk-off home run. It resonated with so many themes of the movie MJ: Yeah. Everyone in their early ‘20s is there for every game, a tribute by the Chicago Offensively, Rexing and Brian Redar were not just working in one way but many ways. searching to find themselves. If you want to Dragons B-Division team that played in the strong throughout the Series for the Dragons. It was an anthem and was one of the first big be an artist of any kind then you need to find annual Gay Softball World Series, held Aug. Hill had several home runs. Kevin Tebbe also electronic music songs to cross over. your voice. Part of that involves trying on a lot 17-22 in Columbus, Ohio, to Carl Sharp, who had a game-winning, walk-off home run. of different hats and seeing what fits and what WCT: It is a bromance movie. Did the group passed away this spring. Sharp often wore a Defensively, the team was anchored by doesn’t. It is figuring out who you are and what hang out before filming? baseball hat with the word “Whatever” on it. Marcus Perez and others. The four-person Zac Efron: We rehearsed at my house. Once is pure to you. I think that is important if you Sharp would have been with the Dragons outfield of Hill, James Platt, Brian Percival we started this movie, it kicked in really quick- want to make anything that will resonate with for this yearly trek, and no doubt was looking and Ted Cappas “played amazing,” Kisner ly. We started filming right away. anyone else. Each of the boys had their own down and smiling, as the Dragons claimed said. MJ: We rented an Airbnb over a course of arcs and Sophie does as well. the second-place trophy. Redar has now been on three second-place a weekend in the Valley where it was me and Emily Ratajkowski: Sophie doesn’t know what They dedicated their season to Sharp “and teams in the Series (1997 and 2003) and said the guys. she wants and, by the end of the movie, she we kept talking about Carl all week long,” at this year’s team “was my favorite, mostly be- ZE: We all had a big hangout session. We still doesn’t know. When she is done she has the series, said Dragons player-coach Frank cause of the team that we came here with; realized overnight that we were instant best sacrificed all the things that she used to iden- everyone had a great time.” friends. From that point forward we had a really tify with that makes her feel comfortable and Kisner, the team’s pitcher. Meanwhile, the Chicago Menace scored cohesive energy. They were great with improvi- a real person. She is taking a step in the right (The Dragons actually were the third-place the third-place trophy in the top-tiered A- sation. We have a really young, talented cast. direction to figure out who she is. finisher, but a protest against the eligibil- MJ: They bonded really quickly so when we WCT: She goes on a journey. ity of players on the first-place team from Division, the team’s second-ever third-place started shooting in the car scenes or just hang- ER: Yeah, and I love that. I don’t think there San Francisco was upheld. San Francisco thus finish (2012). ing out they were talking and ribbing each oth- are enough stories where someone hasn’t found was kicked out of the tournament and lost Read more about the World Series online er. It felt very authentic. We could step back their passion yet and they are trying to get out its championship, resulting in the Dragons at WindyCityMediaGroup.com. and film it. of something. People find themselves in that being pushed into second place.) WCT: Who is the celebrity DJ James Reed situation at age 40 and have to let go of ev- based on? erything that is comfortable. It is like coming MJ: He’s based on a bunch of different peo- out of the closet. ple. WCT: Who did the art in the PCP scene? ZE: Mr. Miyagi, Obi-Wan Kenobi… MJ: These two really talented guys that had WINDY CITY TIMES MJ: I had done a documentary about DFA Re- just graduated from the Art Institute in LA. cords while I was writing the script and many They were game to do it and we had fun go- of the ideas came from that. ing back and forth deciding on what it would WCT: The pool scene was perfect. look like. 30TH ANNIVERSARY ZE: It was a fun day. We took over that house WCT: What is everyone working on next? SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION

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WCT file photo montross.Se states by same-sex PrIDe at 32 Rebranded festivalester is a succe [email protected] by Vern H 24 Aug. 26, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES BOOKS Athletes. The 316-page book is published by covers showcasing the diversity of the LGBT Portrait Somebody Books, and it retails for $39.50 at sports community. (All books are identical from New book spotlights www.fearlessbookstore.com. inside). When stacked together, the eight dif- Fearless. “The book is a personal memoir about my ex- ferent book versions form a three-dimensional Photo by out high-school and perience as a closeted high school athlete and representation of the original 1978 LGBT pride Jeff Shang of photographing Fearless later in life as a way flag. college athletes to capture the stories and portraits of student- “I’m very happy about the book’s release. It’s athletes who were out to their teammates, been a very long project and I’m very proud of By Ross Forman something that I could never be,” Sheng said. the book,” said Sheng, who, in mid-June, read The book features an afterword essay by re- from the book at the annual Nike LGBT Sports Jeff Sheng played tennis his first three years at tired NBA player Jason Collins, who is gay. Summit in Portland, Oregon. “I hadn’t read the Thousand Oaks High School in California, but “Coming out is one of the bravest actions text out loud before to anyone else, so that opted not to play as a senior. He was closeted, that a person can take,” Collins said in a state- was definitely rewarding, but also emotional at afraid to come out at the time. ment. “The fact that these individuals are so the same time.” Now 34, and still based in Southern Califor- young, still in high school and college, makes Sheng said he was “very fortunate” that Col- nia, Sheng is back on the court. He’s not hold- their decision to step forward even more re- lins agreed to contribute. ing back his swing, nor his sexual orientation. markable. It gives us hope and makes us proud “I didn’t tell [Collins] what to write at all; I After all, he plays in a Gay and Lesbian Tennis to see the next generation boldly embracing just gave him a bunch of sketches of the ongo- Alliance (GLTA) league and also on the club their true selves at such a young age. They ing book. He returned an essay back to me that tennis team at Stanford University, where he is are individuals that come from different races, was more than I could have hoped for. It’s a a PhD candidate in sociology. religions, genders, and socioeconomic back- really great piece of writing,” Sheng said. Sheng spent 13 years, from 2003 through grounds. Their images displayed in this book Later in the summer and into the fall, he will 2015, photographing out LGBT athletes—and are truly inspirational.” be doing a series of book-signings at various 202 of them from high schools and colleges The book pays tribute to the original eight- retail Nike stores around the country. (A full across the U.S. and Canada now appear in stripe LGBT pride flag, designed by artist Gil- schedule has not been finalized yet.) Sheng’s brilliant coffee table book, released in bert Baker in 1978. Instead of just one cover, For more information about the book, or to early June—Fearless: Portraits of LGBT Student FEARLESS has eight different specialty athlete order, go to www.fearlessbookstore.com.

BOOKS about Arkadia O’Malley and I wondered myself what her story was. So Reach of the Heron will be about Arkadia and Ireland in 1959. I’ll be combining mystery, the Magdalene laundries, Angela Koenig: shamanism, and Old Irish legends. How’s that for genre bending? WCT: You have a particular fascination Lesbian Chicago novelist with Ireland and the Irish. Is this based on your own background, or something else? AK: The fascination is with Celtic as well, but the Irish held out longer against the Roman on her works, influences Empire in its Christian version. I think that Rome and Roman Christianity are still an ongo- By Jorjet Harper the mountain range. And I thought it sounded ing disaster, and the Romans told some whop- better with “rendezvous.” pers about the Celts. Looking through a Celtic Chicago lesbian novelist Angela Koenig grew WCT: Not to offer any spoilers, but do Jeri lens lets you see deeper into the past. Did you up in rural Nebraska and lived in Sioux City, and Kelly, her major love interest, have a fu- know it’s probable that the famed Roman roads Iowa. Then, she lived in Denver and San Fran- ture together in upcoming books? of Europe were first built by the Celts? Their cisco for a number of years before returning to AK: They’re in the next [not yet published] chariots would have been useless if the conti- the Midwest. book in the series, Requiem for Vukovar, and nent had been the trackless forest that Julius She’s the author of Rebellion in Ulster, a one more, Reckoning in Bosnia. Jeri may be the Caesar implied. Every year, more received his- novel that followed a dashing lesbian scholar’s scholar knight errant, but Kelly also learns to tory is being overturned and I love it. I’m a path to becoming a revolutionary. Its sequel, hold her own while becoming less an innocent contrarian when it comes to history, I rarely Rendezvous in the Himalaya, was a finalist for abroad in the world. been: living the same history as the people meet a revision I don’t like. a Goldie Award in the category of Romantic WCT: How much and what sorts of research around us. We should be in more than subplots WCT: What is it that appeals to you about Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure. have you had to do to write these books? and subtext. I want to find lesbians in the Mid- this type of storytelling? Why write lesbian AK: Trying to get realistic background takes dle Ages, on pirate ships, in Rome and China spy novels or action/adventure rather than Windy City Times: Congratulations on your me in some surprising directions. With Re- and India, in concentration camps and armies some other form, like mystery or science fic- Goldie nomination for Rendezvous in the Hi- bellion in Ulster, what began as an attempt and convents and 22nd-century space stations. tion? malaya. to give Jeri a believable back story took me We haven’t been erased from that history—we AK: I prefer “adventure” as a description Angela Koenig: Thank you. I’m so thrilled through a lot of research to understand the were never included in the first place. since Jeri hated the time she was a spy. She’s to be thought a good storyteller. Just goes Troubles in Ireland in the ’80s. For Rendezvous, WCT: So you try to imagine the lesbians more of a modern ronin, a samurai with no lord to show that nothing is sweeter than a dream I researched geography as well as history about who must certainly have been there in real or master. A paladin. As the basic concept be- come true. the countries in order to make the landscape life, and give them back to the world? came more real to me, I found I wanted to say WCT: What dream was that? real. In Requiem for Vukovar, what started as AK: When I do historic research for my books, something about contemporary issues, specifi- AK: Having a book published. Ever since I a simple adventure soon needed some serious the absence of lesbian lives makes it clear that cally the harmful legacy of the proxy wars be- could read, I wanted to hold one with my name research into the history of Yugoslavia and why someone could easily think no lesbians existed tween the U.S. and the Soviet Union. A lot of on the cover. it came apart. in these places and situations. That’s what I time has passed since I started the stories, but WCT: Well, then, congratulations are dou- WCT: Will Requiem for Vukovar be out want my books to do: show lesbians in history. that legacy is there in Rebellion, and definitely bly in order! In Rendezvous in the Himalaya, soon? This was brought home to me so very poignant- part of the two books about the break up of Yu- the sequel to Rebellion in Ulster, protago- AK: Blue Feather Press had it scheduled for ly in the film and book, Aimée and Jaguar. Of goslavia. I understand my books are just little nist Jeri O’Donnell has become a skilled sol- publication this year when, unfortunately, the course there were lesbians and lesbian couples fictions, but I want them to be as factual as dier of fortune who meets her match in the company dissolved, and now I’m in search of whose lives were destroyed by the Holocaust. possible and to reflect what they can of larger brave tourist, Kelly Corcoran. How would you another publisher. I’ve kept Ulster and Himala- Throughout history I know there have been so issues while telling a story. sum up the story for those who haven’t read ya available as ebooks at Amazon but I’m hop- many other lesbians whose stories were never WCT: What other authors have had an in- it yet? ing to be picked up by a new publisher. I’d like told. I want us to have a library and not just fluence on you as a writer? AK: I think of Jeri, the main character, as to see Vukovar in print soon, so I may publish be found in random footnotes or references in AK: My very favorite writer is Manda Scott, a lesbian Jason Bourne—someone trained to it myself although I’d prefer to leave that to an index. That’s what lesbian presses do—they particularly her four novels about Boudicca, fight who tries to use her skills for good. In the professionals. put our lives front and center. And that’s what the British queen who fought a resistance war this story, Jeri is guiding a UN official through WCT: So ... you’re looking for another les- the Golden Crown Literary Society supports. against Rome. Some other favorite writers are the mountains and into Tibet to get informa- bian press? WCT: Are you working on something now? C.J. Cherryh, who writes sci fi; Val McDermid, tion about how China is oppressing the coun- AK: Definitely. Those of us who are writing AK: Oh, yes. I have a chronic case of the need who writes great mysteries;and Nicola Griffith, try. Since this is around the time of Tiananmen by, for, and about lesbians need presses that to be writing something. [Laughs] My current who can do it all. I want to write interesting Square, there’s hope that China, like Russia, accept a wide range of stories, from science project is Reach of the Heron. It’s about a stories with true emotions. If you get that will free its satellite countries. When an Ameri- fiction to erotica to mystery and adventure and minor character from Rebellion in Ulster who right, I don’t think the genre matters so much. can tourist joins the trek, possible romance everything in between. Genre bending—that’s wanted her own book. gets added to the adventure. something I’d say we’re pretty good at. WCT: How did you know that character Angela Koenig has a website at http://gla- WCT: I’m sure you’ve been asked this be- WCT: With the current acceptance of LGBT wanted her own book? I’m guessing she sowl.wix.com/marygoround. fore, but why did you use “Himalaya” rather people, what are your thoughts on whether didn’t send you a tweet. Her novels, Rebellion in Ulster and Ren- than the more common “Himalayas” in the there’s a need for specifically lesbian books? AK: I think it was C.J. Cherryh who said that dezvous in the Himalaya, are in search of a title? AK: Just because there is acceptance now when a tall dark stranger walks into the bar new home but can be found as ebooks at AK: I thought “Himalaya” would suggest the doesn’t undo generations of invisibility. I want and threatens to take over the story, give her a Amazon.com. region of both Tibet and Nepal rather than just books that show us where we have always book of her own. A number of people asked me WINDY CITY TIMES Aug. 26, 2015 25

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Filth: disgustingly offensive dirt, garbage, any- thing viewed as grossly indecent or obscene. That’s how Mr. Webster defines “filth,” and who would argue with him? With that definition and those words, this column was launched 20 years ago. Back then, it was called “Filth” and it was supposed to be a temporary gig. But here I am, two decades later, wondering what I did right ... or wrong! When I look at the very first story I tackled, it gives a very clear view of things to come. I re- searched the rumor that David Geffen had mar- Bette Midler wants to put a spell on you on ried Keanu Reeves—and whatever happened to the big screen. his career? Anyhoo, I squelched that rumor with Photo from Warner Bros. what would become my customary wit: “Do you think the man who guided Cher’s singing career did together—and since I was the only one who can’t spot talent? Well, do you?” I was off and yelled out How to Succeed in Business, I guess running. I was the only one who knew that bit of trivia. When I started this column, it was a different I found one thing peculiar. How does one do an world, kiddies. There was no Will & Grace. Ellen evening with Matthew Broderick in Provincetown had a sitcom. Rosie wasn’t out. Elton was bisex- and not utter the words “Torch Song Trilogy?” ual. Chastity had a vagina. Admittedly, nobody Maybe they discussed it in the early show. wanted to see it. And that’s the point—people There was even a bit of dish. While discuss- didn’t talk about gay things. I’d like to think I ing Sex and the City, Seth asked Sarah about helped make a change. The Internet was in its her favorite storyline. Curiously, Parker chose infancy, and many people who weren’t in big the last few episodes of the series where Carrie cities didn’t know any gay people—well, they moved to Paris with Mikhail Baryshnikov. So, in didn’t think they knew any gay people. I can’t other words, from what I always considered an tell you how many emails came in from folks who ensemble show, SJP’s favorite memory was the were just coming out and wanted to connect one that didn’t involve the other three ladies. with anyone who was gay. For better or worse, Interesting. When asked about the possibility of I was it—and I was there. And I’m still there. a third movie, Parker was coy, saying that they So there. do have a story to tell and that sometime in the I hate to make this all about me. But, you future, when the time is right, and if everyone know, the column is called “Billy Masters,” and wants to do it, it will happen. To that, her friend I am Billy Masters. For the time being, let’s put John yelled up from the audience, “You already that aside. You’d think, after all these years, I confirmed it to me on your steps a month ago.” would have tackled every conceivable topic. 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