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Volume 1, Issue 11 LuiscovisTEP June 28 - July 11

SUMMERFEST ,) Jac, terview THE 4TH OF JULY Jo Anne Worley Wisconsin Lesbian Gay Network (WLGN) in Cooperation with Wisconsin IN STEP presents: Sat., June 30, 6-10 pm Thur., July 5, 3pm-2am Beat the Clock 35C Shots 50C, 60C, 70C, 80C Amaretto/Peppermint Rail Highballs, Soda, Can & Fri., July 6, 3pm-2am Bottle Beers Get Screwed! Sun., July 1, 3-9 pm 654 Screwdrivers Beer/Wine/Soda Sat., July 7, 6-10 pm SUMMER RETREAT Bust $2.75 st Old Fashioneds 7pm-lam Beat the Clock 50C, 60C, 70C, 80C June 29, 30, July 1st Mon., July 2, 3pm-2am Rail Highballs, Soda, Can & How Are You Going To Keep Them 75C Beer Bottle Beers Down On Can or Bottle The . . FARM? Sun., July 8, 3-9pm Where: "The Farm" (in Appleton) Tues., July 3, 7pm-lam Beer/Wine/Soda PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Beer/Wine/Soda Bust S2.75 CAMPING (Weekend) $10 CAMPING, MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL $26 Bust S2.75 Si Old Fashioneds 7pm-1 am CAMPING, BEER/SODA (© Saturday Dance) $14 CAMPING, NEW MEMBERSHIP, BEER/SODA (© Dance) $28 Wed., July 4, Noon DANCE ONLY (Saturday Night © 8 p.m ) $ 5 2nd Annual, What: Summer Retreat & Camp Out Customer-Sponsored Bring Along: Camping Gear*, Food/Beverages, Sporting Picnic at Eau Equipment Claire/Dells Park (on Agenda: Friday — Farm Opens At 6 p.m. /41' the beach side) 8 p.m. Social Time (Bar opens 7pm (3pm if rain) Saturday — 10 a.m. — WLGN General *********************************** Meeting/Politcal Agenda Meeting 3 p.m. — Fiecreation 6 p.m. — Picnic At Dusk pEnDuLum 8 p.m. — BARN DANCE 715/845-5955 Sunday — Free Time, Farm closes at 6 p.m. loo Scott - Wausau, Wisc. For More Information, call Kay (414) 231-5075, or *Harlan (414) Wausau — A Great Place To 442-5861, will help in coordinating "gear" problems. Stop To & From Up North Hosted by Andy & Ed from 1101 West Page 46 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step WISCONSIN WHAT'S The Classics STEP Graffiti Co-Editors and Publishers (continued) Ron Geiman UP FRONT? Dave Iraci Milwaukeean Arthur Willie's artwork MASSAGE FREE MESSAGES I graces In Step's cover for the first time, MASSAGE FOR MEN: For a mere $35 you with his "flag-draped" Doug (Rod's): I promise next time I'll let you Colomnists male figure. Ar- can treat yourself to a fabulous relaxing pri- win. No hard thur is a fairly well known figure around vate massage. Call Fred or Eric anytime at feelings? Miriam Ben-Shalom David (W.I.S.) town, and his talents are just beginning to 276-2101, ext. 479. Do it now. State Trooper: Thanks, ya' big stud! Jackie "Oh" develop. Our favorite medium — air PEOPLE Stranded on 1-94 Kevin Michael brushing — is one of Arthur's specialties. G: You're the greatest! I'm with you through In Step wishes everyone a BODYBUILDER: 23, Lean muscular 6'1", anything. Tom Salzsieder "firecracker" of a 4th and looks forward 185, 44"C, 30"W. Travels Milwaukee, Madi- All my love, Donald. W. W. Wells Ill son & Chicago often. Seeks other muscular to the year that the USA's gay and lesbian George B.: When I see that lush tush of Zweibohmer men. Send photo. Box 11243, Minneapolis, yours captured in a jock, I just wanna Kim community can fully celebrate our MN 55411. Ron Staff Artists "Independence Day". GWM, 44: 135 Ibs, 5'7" would like to meet David G.: I cannot put into words the love Jim Faulkenberg male 18-25 for lasting relationship. Will treat that I have for you. I pity those who never you great. P.O. Box 65, Babcock, WI 54413. experience what you've been doing to me! Tom Rezza GWM, 23: 180 Ibs, 5'11" would like to meet Love you lots! Dave Robert Uyvati male 30-45 who is dominating and is into Girls, Girls, Girls: SO WHAT if there's an- Photography leather, bondage, and discipline, but no S / M. other pageant — the "bar wars" politics are Please send photo to Bill, P.O. Box 19742, bad enough — what's next, "D. Q. Wars"? David Godfroy Milwaukee, WI 53219 Observer Andy (1101): Happy birthday . and many Chuck Harrington Kimberly Anne: Really? A teddy!!? By the more "moons". Preferred Account Executive way, you left make up stains and lipstick In Step Staff Ron Geiman prints on the toilet seat! Uyvari: I look forward to our "lay out" ses- Mother sions — after all these years, I'm finally get- Service Representatives Larry (Rod's): Thanks for a great time. You ting to really know you. Chuck Harrington sure know how to make a person feel wel- Divine come. (Enjoy my underwear!) Otto: Where's all the BAM stuff? Dave Traci NOTE: Dance Steps David (WIS.) Ron, acting secretary Kevin Michael and Lipstick columns Executive Assistant will return next is- Kimberly Anne sue.

Wisconsin Step magazine is published bi-weekly, every other Thursday. Member of the Business As- sociation of Milwaukee, member of Cream City Busi- ness Association, associate member of the National WHAT'S Gay Task Force, and associate of the Gay Rights Na- tional Lobby. 0 1984 Wisconsin Step. All rights re- served_ The business office is located at Chalet at the IN STEP River, 823 North Second Street, Suite 409, M3waukee, WI 53203. The appearance by anyone or any advertiser Briefs (news) 4 in this magazine does not reflect one's own sexual orien- Notes 5 tation whatsoever. Columnists reflect their own thoughts Group — and are not necessary those of the publishers. Wis- Comment (editorial) 6 consin Step reserves the right to refuse advertisements which are considered to be exploitive of the gay and No Small Potatoes 7 lesbian community. Gay Side (cartoon) 12 All departments can be reached at 414/289-0744 be- Steppin' Out 14 tween the hours of 11 am. and 6 pm., Monday through Friday Calendar (special events) 22 Mail order subscriptions are available for $15 for 13 is- Summerfest Guide 24 sues (6 months) or $25 for 25 issues (12 months). Mail a certified check or money order to Subscription Depart- Interview (Jo Anne Worley) 28 ment Payment must be included with all subscription Jock Shorts (sports) 32 orders. All mail order subscriptions are sent in plain wrap- pers and sent via first class mail to ensure privacy. Juicy Bits 36 Unsolicited materials are accepted for consideration. The Guide (directory) 39 however we will only return those that have return post- 45 age included Publisher is not responsible for loss or Classies (classified ads) Sister "Solicitation Slut" had her heels shined by Kevin at the Wreck Room during damage to these materials. Graffiti (free messages) 46 "Concerned's" bar crawl in Milwaukee. Page 4 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Page 45

employment in civilian society. NGTF (continued) asserts that many of its nearly 10,000 HOUSING members are affected by the challenged The Classics RACINE, 1 BEDROOM: 4025 S. Sheridan military policy because they are currently Road. Beautiful apt. on Lake Michigan shore, members of the U.S. Armed Forces and, carpeted, parking, heat, appliances. You unbeknownst to their commanding offi- xssIt II U XI , t O51 55.00 FOR I Ill must see this one to appreciate it. Available cers, are gay or lesbian. r Ms] 25 WORIts \D 25 CENTS FOR EA( Ii July 1. Rent $295 / month plus security. XODI I IONAL %'RI) PER ISSUE. EXAMPI I SUMMIT MANAGEMENT GROUP Pipe Bombing Suspect - X 29 WORD AD WOULD COST $6.00 PF 272-3535 632-3095 Indicted On 21 Counts ! • R I los. WRITE YOUR AD ON .4 SEPA- RENT SPECIAL BRIEFS Earl Steven Karr, 24, who allegedly X IF Slit F I OF PAPER AND SEND I I $100 OFF FIRST MONTH'S RENT U\(, placed 21 pipe bombs in three states, was A CHECK OR MONEY ORDI- Or one month free with a one year lease: 1 !O. %Alm trx.SIN IN SUP. 1423 N. 2ND s . indicted by a federal grand jury in Minne- BEDROOM: 454 N. 39th. Attractive apt with NOTF Files Suit Against 204. XIII WAI. KU. WI 53203. ( Al I apolis, MN, recently on 21 counts involv- leaded glass, built in china cabinet, appli- Defense Department 299..0744 FOR :\SSISTA\CF. ances, carpeting, ing manufacturing, possessing and trans- parking, heat. Available NOW. Rent $240 month plus security. The National Gay Task Force (NGTF) porting explosive devices. tiled action lawsuit chal- SUMMIT MANAGEMENT GROUP recently a class The most serious of the 21 counts EMPLOYMENT lenging the policy of the Department of 272-3535 344-4371 charges Karr with interstate transporta- HELP WANTED: "ZFocktail Waiter". Must be issue less than Honorable Dis- 3 BEDROOM LOWER: (Milw.) 1908 E. Defense to tion of destructive devices from Minneap- 19-25 years of age, good looking, good atti- to military personnel who are Newberry, close to lake, shopping and trans- charges olis to Chicago and Milwaukee "with in- tude and bright to work in elegant "gay" bar. the U.S. Armed Forces student ideal. Lake Geneva area. portation. Large sunny rooms, built in china separated from tent to intimindate, injure or kill, where College because of homosexualtiy. The action 414/278-0555 cabinet, natural woodwork, appliances. New- injury actually resulted," said U.S. Assist- ly remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Availa- was filed on behalf of NGTF by American ant Attorney John Lee. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Civil Liberties Union attorney Bart ble August 1st. Rent $450/month plus securi- Real estate development firm seeks individu- ty. Sorry, no parking. Strichman. In the lawsuit, filed in U.S. A City of Milwaukee employee was al (s) to assist in property inspection, em- slightly injured when one bomb exploded SUMMIT MANAGEMENT GROUP District Court in Washington, DC, NGTF ployee scheduling and daily office routine. 272-3535 charges that more than 5,000 veterans May 31st near the Milwaukee County Must be able to type and have a valid drivers have had their military service character- Courthouse. license. The right individual will be outgoing, GWM ROOMMATE: To share 2 bedroom ized as less than honorable for conduct The count carries a maximum penalty independent and a self-starter. Previous real apt. or house in Janesville. Responsible and that did not affect performance of their of 20 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. estate and/or computer experience not re- employed. 608/752-1745 military duties. The other 20 counts each carry a maxi- quired, but would be helpful. This is a growth UPPER 2 BEDROOM FLAT: For rent, position with excellent potential for the suc- Commenting on the filing, Virginia mum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250 / month. Available immediately, East $10,000 fine. cessful candidate in a rapidly growing but re- Side. Call 265-6188, ask for Steve. Apuzzo, Executive Director of NGTF, laxed business environment. Full- and part- said, "This action is one of a series of ef- Seven of the counts in the indictment RESORTS charge Karr with the unregistered manu- time positions available. Send resume or let- forts by NGTF against remaining govern- ter of interest, all replies will be kept strictly facturing of seven pipe bombs recovered PIER 892 HOTEL ON LAKE GENEVA: Bed ment sanctioned discrimination. The poli- confidential. & breakfast in an 1800's Victorian mansion. cy of granting less than honorable dis- in Stillwater and St. Cloud. Other counts SUMMIT COMPANIES charge him with unregistered possession Guest rooms, guest suites, wet bars, A/C or charges on the basis of sexual orientation 700 West Michigan Street paddlefans. Private pier, boating. Your "Key is especially abhorrent in light of the ded- of pipe bombs, component parts and a Milwaukee, WI 53233 destructive device, and transportation West of the Midwest." Nightly, weekend, and ication and pride with which gay men of An Equal Opportunity Employer weekly rates. Mixed (G/S) . 414/248-8393 and lesbians have served and are serving destructive devices. Karr was previously GEORGIAN GUEST HOUSE: Bed & break- their country." charged in a felo- HOUSING fast at its finest on Lake Geneva. Large, well- One of the named plaintiffs in the law- ny warrant in La Crosse County with six SHARE HOME: Have you thought about liv- appointed rooms. Nightly and weekly rates. suite, Lilli M. Vincenz, had her military counts of endangering safety and one ing on the East Side? Have you found the rent Call 414/248-9711 for information or reser- service characterized as less than honora- count of possession of explosives for un- for a nice apartment more than you could af- vations. (See display ad.) ble because she engaged in homosexual lawful purposes. ford alone? Then check into this rental situa- conduct in a motel off of her military Authorities in Stillwater, St. Cloud, tion now. You can share our large home on RELIGIOUS base while whe was off duty. The lawsuit Chicago and Milwaukee said they are still Milwaukee's upper east side for $190/ month. JOAN OF ARC: Metropolitan Community considering state charges against Karr. All yo!' need is a bedroom.With microwave Church. Sunday meetings at 6:30 p.m. 1108 seeks a court order requiring military and gas cooking. Laundromat on the same departments to recharacterize to honora- Bail for Karr was set at $300,000 last N. Jackson, 372-9745. New beginnings with block. Private back yard for getting a sun tan God! ble the discharges of all the affected vet- week during a hearing before a federal or small parties. Close' to three bus lines, erans unless the military can demonstrate magistrate in Karr's hospital room in St. three shopping areas, five theatres, and jog- MISCELLANEOUS that homosexual conduct directly and Paul, MN, "and that stands," Lee said. ging and bike paths. For a family-type atmos- BEST CLINIC SEEKS VOLUN- adversely affected performance of mili- Milw. Sentinel phere, give us a call today. Tom, 963-1315 tary duties. TEERS: Community members interested in Continued on page 5 GWF TO SHARE: 3 bedroom new home with serving on the Brady East STD (BEST) Clinic In addition to Ms. Vincenz, seven other garage in Waukesha. Fully furnished. Respon- Board of Directors (or in other capacities) veterans and a veterans organization Something We sible, but fun. $250. After six, 549-3399 are needed! Submit letter of interest with a have joined NGTF as plaintiffs in the Should Know About? GWM TO SHARE: 1,000 sq ft Prospect Ave. resume/CV (if available) as soon as possible class action. The plaintiffs contend that a 2 bedroom apt, on 8th floor of classic high- to: BEST Search, P.O. Box 239, Milwaukee, less than honorable discharge stigmatizes 414/289-0744 rise. $213 plus utilities. Available now. Re- WI 53201. All inquiries immediately acknowl- the veteran, making it difficult to obtain sponsible, call Rudy at 272-5326. edged. Wisconsin Step • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Page 5 Wonno Buy Some Pictures? ' Continued from page 4 rassed to ask this party to make specific een any pictures in In Step that you want copies of? and unequivocal commitments to fairness MCC Endorses National and justice." uality reprint service now available starting with this issue! March Noting that the Democratic Party has Metropolitan Community Church traditionally supported minorities in their och photo in the magazine has a 2 digit number in the lower (MCC) has endorsed the National March fight against discrimination, Apuzzo said ight-hand corner. All you need to do is fill in the number on for Lesbian/Gay Rights and offered their that the Democrats' stance in 1984 must help to make the National March as suc- be just as committed to gay/lesbian civil he order blank below and include $ 1.50 For each photo or- cessful as possible. National March orga- rights. "We are not seeking commitments ered. nizers will soon disseminate information that will tie the hands of candidates run- through their mailing list of 5,000 sup- ning on this party's ticket or bind a future many photographs from events that were not porters. MCC's endorsement is particular- Administration to policies that might be e also have ly significant in that with their support, difficult to implement," Apuzzo added. see for publication available also — contact our office for the National March has now been en- "But this platform must avoid vague rhet- nformation on availability. dorsed by every major national oric that is so broad as to be meaning- gay/lesbian organization in the country. less." ■ Copies Sub Total The list of national endorsers includes the Photo # # National Gay Task Force, Gay Rights National Lobby, National Coalition of Black Gays, National Federation of Par- # copies X $1.50/ea = ents and Friends of Gays, National Asso- ciation of Business Councils, and Black Add 5% Sales Tax 0 and White Men Together — Internation- al. GROUP Additionally, the National March has TOTAL AMOUNT 0 been endorsed by the National Organiza- tion of Women, as well as the California NOTES otal amount must be included with your order. Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery — mailed and Iowa chapters of NOW. WLGN State Conference 1st class. Bobbi Campbell, a person with AIDS, Announced ail to W.I.S., 823 N. 2nd Street, Suite 409, Milwaukee, WI 53203. has now been confirmed as the fourth Wisconsin Lesbian/Gay Network, Inc. speaker for the rally rollowing the Na- will present its Fifth Annual State Con- tional March, July 15th. Bobbi, through ame ference at the Concourse in Madison on his efforts to raise funding for AIDS re- October 12-14, 1984. search, has become nationally known appearing recently on the cover of News- The conference is designed to meet ddress with each other, exchange ideas, and be- week magazine. He joins Ginny Apuzzo, gin the new year feeling better about any Morris Knight and Bill Olwell in address- cooperative efforts. ity/Zip ing the audience, estmated by National March organizers to reach over 100,000 For further information contact Har- hone people. lan, the Conference Coordinator, at The National March is still seeking 414/442-5861 after 5 p.m. sponsors and Angels to help fund this his- toric event. For more information on how BEST Clinic Benefit -Ward To Find In Step? you can participate, call at (415) 863- The Brady East Sexually Transmitted 5005. Diseases (B.E.S.T.) Clinic is holding its SUBSCRIBE annual Clinic Benefit on Wednesday, July ❑ $15/13 Issues (6 months) ❑ $25/25 Issues (12 months) Democrats Urged To Address Gay/Lesbian Civil 11th. All subscriptions sent first class in sealed plain wrappers. The benefit is. a "celebrity roast" and Payment must accompany order. Rights this year's roastee is Bob Schmidt of the The National Gay Task Force (NGTF) M & M Club. The roast is being held at Name called recently for the Democratic Party Gartano's Restaurant, 1332 W. Lincoln to write a platform that is explicit about Ave., with cash bar cocktails at 6:30 p.m. gay/lesbian concerns for presentation to with hors d'oeuvres, and dinner at 8 p.m. Address the National Convention in San Francisco The roast itself will be after dinner. The this July. cost is $20. City/State/ZIP Speaking on the second day of the par- Tickets are available at M & M, Your ty's platform committee hearings in the Place, Wreck Room, Factory II, Club 219, Mail to: Wisconsin In Step Magazine nation's capital, NGTF Executive Director and at B.E.S.T. 823 N. 2nd St., Suite 409, Milwaukee, WI 53203 Virginia Apuzzo said, "We are not embar- Continued on page 10 I/ Wisconsin Step • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Page 43 Page 6 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Girth & Mirth Club (chubbies/chasers) 2727 S. 68th St., 53219 Lambda Political Caucus P 0 Box 92872, 53202, 963-9833 Milw. Area Gay Fathers P 0 Box 07018, 53207, 475-5425 Milw. Area Lambda League (gay P.A C) 3125 N. 25th St., 53206, 962-2998 "Barflies" Parents & Friends of Gays P 0 Box 449, 53201, 931-7727 Saturday Softball Beer League (SSBL) P.O. Box 92605, 53202 Silver Star by Ron Gelman & Dave Iraci M.C. (cycle club) 266 E. Erie, 53202 COMMENT Co-Editors and Publishers OSHKOSH • (414) EROTIKA Popular News 465 N. Main St., 335-9798 As a reader of this magazine — be "harrassment" problems occurring? ON Pure Pleasure II 1212 Oshkosh Ave. OUR FRONT LINE — the bars and other hearby notified that you are a "Barfly" RACINE/KENOSHA • (414) publication is "of no interest social settings. and that this Jo'Dees (MW, D) opin- In Step seems to appeal mostly to 2139 Racine St. (Hwy 32), Racine, 634-9804 it's just for barflies." That's the Shack (Mw, D) 10936 Sheridan Rd. (Hwy 32), Kenosha. 694-9929 "non-activists," but we do try to educate ion of two of the members of the Wiscon- EROTIKA sin Governor's Council on Gay and Lesbi- and inform — on more than just bar ac- Adult Gift Shoppe 2410 - 52nd St., Kenosha, 652-4362 an Issues — Ms. Kathleen Nichols (Coun- tivities. The survey also showed that the ORGANIZATION cil Co-Chair) and Ms. Shelly Gaylord most popular sections within this maga- Gay/Lesbian Union, Racine 625 College Ave., 54303 (Dane County Representative). zine are the "Briefs," "Comment," "Consider This," "Group Notes," "The RHINELANDER • (715) In Step distributes 8,000 copies — and Calendar," and "Steppin' Out." The only Rhinelander Rap Group 369-2467 according to one survey result, nearly sections dealing with the bars out of that 65% are read by two to five other people S UPERIOR • (715) list are "The Calendar" and "Steppin' surprisingly large "non-gay" The Main Club (MW, D) 1813 N. Third St., 392-1756 (with a Out," however both contain other "non- readership). So, we can say our bar" information. Those other "favorite" WAUKESHA • (414) "readership" is in the neighborhood of sections don't sound like they'd be of in- ORGANIZATION 30,000 — that's a lot of barflies! (We bet terest to "barflies". Gay & Bi Support Network P 0 Box 632, 53187, 542-5735 the gay and lesbian bar owners are sur- RETAIL prised to know that quick math shows We'd certainly have more group notes Holtz Variety/Magazine Rack 901 E.-Moorland, 53286 that each bar in this state has nearly and briefs If organizations in this state 1,000 regular customers.) would get off their duffs and at least send WAUSAU • (715) us their meeting "minutes". If they (the Pendulum (MW) 100 Scott St. (lower), 845-5955 OUT! (the Madison-based monthly organizations) want more community EROTIKA newspaper) lent us their distribution list involvement — it's their job to get the Crown Bookstore 201 Scott St., 845-9917 early in In Step's existence. By the third information to the gay and lesbian publi- issue of In Step we were delivering to STATEWIDE cations (allowing sufficient time for dead- 95% of the places OUT! distributes to. Cream City Special Edition (gray G/L msg.) . . . P.O. Box 92222, Milwaukee, 53202, 414/374-5599 lines). (It's too much to hope that they Both OUT! and In Step are distributed at Governor's Council On Lesbian & Gay Issues P 0 Box 7863. Madison, 53707-7863 would actually send us press releases.) In Step (bi-weekly G/L magazine) 823 N. 2nd St., Suite 409, Milwaukee, 53203, 414/289-0744 most locations within the state. This publication is a business. Adver- OUT! (monthly regional G/1 newspaper) P 0 Box 148, Madison, 53701, 608/256.7664 Granted, OUT! is a newspaper; In Step tisements almost cover the costs involved Wisconsin Lesbian Gay Network (WLGN) P.O. Box 851, Stevens Point, 54481, 715/341-8064 is a lifestyle, social, and entertainment in putting out In Step — and we've O UT OF STATE oriented magazine. We don't serve the turned down much needed advertising (Due to space limitations, our out of state listings include only advertisers.) same purposes, yet we somehow compli- revenue because we did not particularly Douglas Dunes Resort (Mw, D, R) Blue Star Hwy, P.O. Box 365, Douglas, MI 49408, 616/857-1401 ment each other. Add in the quarterly agree with an establishment's policies Sidetrack (M, V) 3349 N. Halsted, Chicago, 312/477-9189 Cream City Special Edition with its busi- towards gays and lesbians (i.e. — having Take One (Mw, V) 2570 N. Clark, Chicago, 312/929-4540 ness coverage, and the feminist Amazon a "gay" night one or two nights a week, Trianon (M, D) 3150 N. Halsted, Chicago, 312/525-3150 and you'll agree that Wisconsin's gay and discriminatory actions, etc.) As editors lesbian community has well-rounded we feel it is our commitment to our read- coverage. ers to assure everyone that any advertiser Realistic assessments of the size of the appearing within these pages will openly Fairbanks "activist/politically correct" gay and les- welcome our business. We are not a slea- Exceptional Vintage Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories bian community are not very high. If zy publication — and, for the record — Exotic Resale & Designer Fashions members of all the state's gay and lesbian we don't show genitals. Occasionally Antique & Estate Jewelry organizations were totalled up and all the something "borderline" may appear, but duplicates (those belonging to more than that is always weighed against the rest of Fine Antique Furnishings Tuesdays thru one organization) were weeded out, the what we publish. Chalet at the River Thursdays 12-6 tally would bring embarrassing results. It's too bad Ms. Nichols and Ms. Gay- 823 North 2nd Street 11:30-6 lord condemned In Step to "barfly"dom Fridays Suite 105 Where do all those organizations go for Saturdays 11:30-5 their operating costs? Where are many — we wonder if they've ever actually benefits held? Where are the petitions read it . . . or just thumbed through and or tieciule of lashicii" signed? Where are the political candi- looked for "dirty" pictures. dates camnaieninn? Where are most We welcome your comments. • Page 42 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Page 7 11 Continued from page 41 Tobacco Road (smoking supplies, gifts, head shop) 1701 N. Astor, 271-7473 Travel Coordinators (worldwide & learning tours) 823 N. Second St. (lwr lby), 278-7070 Travis Hair Design 724 N. Milwaukee, 272-4247 Video Visions (video tape rentals & sales) 2239 N. Prospect Ave., 272-0805 Webster Books 2559 N. Downer Ave., 332-9560 NO SERVICES Even in Our Own Art Services Associates (advertising agency) 374-5599 House? Hurricane Productions (women's music) 3536 W. Cherry, 53208 SMALL JBM Financial Services (investment counselors) 321-0769 Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Antidiscrimination Project 765-0600 by Mandala Counseling Services (mental health services) 1240 E. Brady St., 291-9446 Miriam Ben-Shalom Metrotech (ERA real estate) 226-4060 POTATOES Nova Enterprises (multi-level marketing) 3734 S. 97th, 53228, 276-2101 x479 RESTAURANTS The Governor's Council on Gay and open minded editorial staff who have a First St. Cafe (24 hours, eat-in, deliveries) 1106 S. First St., 645-6546 Lesbian Issues met in Milwaukee on June very sincere mind with regards outreach Glass Menagerie (lunches, dinners) 124 N. Water St., 347-9662 2nd at the War Memorial Center. What to the lesbian/women's Lobby Cafe 720 N. Third St., 277-8388 community more Peters On 4th (lunches, dinners, bar) 748 N. 4th St., 272-3663 began as a solid working meeting ended than offsets one cover I happened to per- Shadows (lunches, dinners) 814 S. Second St., 645-6490 with less than honor; indeed, it was ironic sonally dislike. I know the difference EROTIKA humor that a "war of words" ensued in between my personal conscience and my Denmark 626 W. Wisconsin Ave., 278-9520 so honorable a place as the Memorial. public one — and liberation occurs when JAR News 831 N. 27th St., 344-9686 Ron Geiman, one of the co-editors of In one can communicate rationally where Lib 601 N. Fifth St., 278-9401 Step was in attendance at the meeting. disagreement happens. Both Editors (Ron Libra 2945 S. 13th St., 647-9090 Paradise During a lull at the meeting — while and Dave) took my complaint about the 225 N. Water St., 278-9261 cover well — and most importantly: they Parkway Theatre (all-male films Mondays) 3417 W. Lisbon Ave., 342-2446 members were preparing a statement to MEDICAL the press concerning the pipe bombing listen AND heard. Brady East STD Clinic (BEST) (V.D. center, health screenings) 1240 E. Brady St., 272-2144 incidents (which In Step never received) So what then, did Ms. Nichols and Ms. Bread & Roses Womens Clinic 238 W. Wisconsin Ave., 278-0260 — verbal bruehaha of sorts erupted, with Gaylord accomplish with their nasty Medical Professionals for Alternative Lifestyle P 0 Box 239, 53201, 277-7671 Mr. Geiman and In Step being targeted by remarks? Was it in the best interest of National Coalition STD Clinics & Services P 0 Box 239, 53201, 277-7671 some very nasty and uncomplimentary gay liberation for these two women to RELIGIOUS remarks by two female council members: absolutely categorize In Step as being "a Christian Gay OK (non-demoninational support group) 289-0801 Kathleen Nichols, co-chair of the council bar rag?" And to further state that all Dignity (Catholic support group) P 0 Box 597, 53201, 444-7177 and Shelly Gaylord, a council member Continued on page 8 • Integrity (Episcopalian support group) 871-7417 Lutherans Concerned 2511 N. Farwell, Unit L, 53211, 963-9833 representing Madison. The gist of the MCC Joan of Arc (M.C.C. affiliated) 372-9745 remarks concerned the cover on issue ORGANIZATIONS #10 of In Step, In Step's readership, and Black & White Men Together P 0 Box 12292. 53212, 962-2998 the value of that readership, as well as an Business Association of Milwaukee allusion to a not-yet passed Madison por- nography law being engineered by Ms. (BAM) 147 N. Broadway, 53202 Nichols. Castaways M.C. (cycle club) P.O. Box 1686, 53201 Cream City Association Foundation (CCAF) P 0 Box 204, 53201-0204, 276-2204 Let me step in for one moment and talk Cream City Business Association (CCBA) P 0 Box 92614, 53202, 374-5599 about that issue's cover — the one with GAMMA (sports/social) 2511 N. Farwell, Unit L, 53211, 276-2204 an unclad young man in what appears to Gay Community at UWM Student Union, Room E-364, 963-6555 be a position of bondage of sorts. Person- Gay Hotline (referral) 562-7010 ally, I did not like the cover — for me Gay Peoples Union P 0 Box 208, 53201, 562-7010 there is more to being "gay" than just my Gay Youth P 0 Box 09441, 53209, 372-3639 sexual partner/orientation. I am aware, however, June 29th - July 8th that men are more visual in their sexuality than women; that a cover S 10 Days of "4th" Festivities douglas Dune which is "eye-catching" is a good aid in Tues., July 3 increasing circulation (several women's Viola Wills Live in Concert magazines have used sexual imagery to Resort Wed., July 4 that end — most obviously Sinister Wis- T-Dance Celebration dom and that wonderful poster in grey and black, a solarized photo by Tee Cor- fulfill your summer fantasy at Deluxe Motel - Cable T.V. inne, of two women making love); and one of the nation's finest resorts Heated Pool - Disco - Patio also that In Step has featured women on Pool Bars the covers of issues previous to that one. Sir Douglas fine dining All things considered, I have few com- P.O. Box 365 plaints with a magazine like In Step, • 4.4 since the regular inclusion of liberation hi• n 6 616- 7-1411 news, a fairly non-sexist format, a very Page 8 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Page 41

0 Continued from page 7 never be a grading in terms of the hurt Fannie's (Wm, D, F) 200 E. Washington Ave., 643-9633 readers of In Step are "barflies" with caused by insensitivity, even Cabinet Finale (Mw, D) 808 E. Center St., 372-6664 apparently little or no value to Ms. Ni- members and national politicians 1st Street (M, L/L) 157 S. First St., 278-0928 have La Cage Aux Folles (Mw, D, V) 801 S. Second St., 383-8330 chols because they aren't involved? Was been forced to resign their positions over Lost and Found (Wm, D) 618 N. 27th St., 931-9144 it in the best interest of gay liberation to lesser remarks. It must be seen that the M&M Club (Mw, F) 124 N. Water St., 347-1962 say that In Step has nothing of interest only course of action must be for Ms. Mint Bar (M, G/S) 422 W. State St., 273-7660 for (I suppose) lesbians? According to Nichols and Ms. Gaylord to immediately Phoenix (Mw, D) 235 S. Second St. several people who were present at the resign their positions with the council. Shadows (Mw, F) 814 S. Second St., 645-6490 time of all this weighty bombasting, Ms. We cannot have Governor Earl's magnifi- This Is It (M) 418 E. Wells St., 278-9192 what cent Tina's RTI (MW, D) 219 E. Keefe St., 372-9985 Nichols also leveled at Mr. Geiman gesture to our community sabotaged Wreck Room (M, L/L) 266 E. Erie St., 273-6900 appears to be a veiled threat in that, "If by ineffective and insensitive leadership. Your Place (Mw, D) 813 S. First St., 647-9335 (my) pornography law were passed, you And if Ms. Nichols and Ms. Gaylord will BATH (Mr. Geiman) couldn't even distribute In not resign (and given their attitudes, I Club Milwaukee (M) 704-A W. Wisconsin Ave. (rear), 276-0246 Step in Madison . . It would be pornog- would doubt that happening), then the RETAIL raphy . . ." Was that in the best interest council must either require their resigna- Antigua (antiques) 2233 S. Kinnickinnic, 482-4278 of gay liberation? tion or begin to police itself and take C. C. Conrad (jewelers) 2239 N. Prospect Ave., 277-7707 I am saddened to see that the most some strong disciplinary measure. At the Comtrec (typesetter, resumes, word processing) 823 N. Second St. (lwr Iby), 278-0814 very least, both Ms. Nichols and Ms. Gay- Dead Flowers ("get even" florist) 974-DEAD prestigious gay organization in Wisconsin Eclectic I (gifts/decor) 2616 N. Downer Ave., 963-0797 has at its helm and as members the kind lord should be required to give both a European Tan Spa 2239 N. Prospect Ave., 272-7321 of person displaying the kind of negative, written and public apology to Mr. Gei- Fairbanks (antiques, vintage clothing, Jewelry) 823 N. 2nd St., Street Level discriminatory attitudes one might have man and to all you "barfly" no-count val- Ludwig Van Ear (records) 1813 E. Locust St., 332-0088 thought only to associate with a Jerry ueless readers of In Step. And the council Midwest Women's Music (records) 207 E. Buffalo, 278-0066 Falwell. They are, of course, entitled to can take one more step in re-establishing Mudlark Pottery Studio 800 E. Clark, 374-2179 their personal opinion, but to throw out good faith with the gays and lesbians of Noble Galleries (prints) Grand Avenue Mall, 276-3280 Milwaukee: for quite a while now, there Old Masters Galleries (cards, prints) 2239 N. Prospect, 278-0898 the baby (95% of the gay community Outpost (natural foods) 3500 N. Holton, 961-2597 who aren't involved with organizations has been a vacant position on the council Progressive Prints (printers) 2909 N. Humboldt, 264-5345 or liberation work per se) with the bath which was allotted for a Milwaukee rep- Prospect News 2103 N. Prospect Ave., 276-6110 water (gay publications which attempt resentative. The man who filled that posi- Thinking Of You (cards, "gay things," gift items) 147 N. Broadway, 273-5969 outreach to you "barfly" readers) is an tion resigned. The Milwaukee community Continued on page 42 I unconscionable position for one in a lead- elected a full slate of individuals to fill the ership role, like Ms. Nichols and Ms. Gay- positions accorded us. Isn't it time that lord. Furthermore, to behave like such open position was filled by one of our political roues with the press present elected representatives? Brady East Sexually make one wonder what faux pas they Governor Earl's council was set up to might make in a situation with the non- serve the gay and lesbian population of Transmitted Diseases gay media. Wisconsin, as well as business, agencies, Clinic It would seem that the council needs to and the state. Population means YOU, set it's house in order, as it were. How whether you be activist or not. I would can the gay men and lesbians of Wiscon- hope that you, the readers of In Step, are sin have faith in a council where the lead- as upset about this whole salacious mess ership (or at least, part of the leadership) as are those of us who are political ob- and some of its members display such servers. You are, after all, the ones who B.E.S.T. $1001111011 obviously discriminatory attitudes take out ads so that gay publications can towards the very people they ostensibly survive; you are the ones who put the Clinic represent to the Governor and to other dollars in the jars when benefits are held agencies and in outreach to the people of for gay organizations in the bars. You are 1\100 BAR Wisconsin? How can we, as a community, special, unique — each one of you. And it think to achieve more in the area of civil is your right and your privilege to decide Testing: Tues 7-10 p.m. rights when some of our leaders are whether or not to be "involved" with po- Sat 1-3 p.m. Halsted threatening censorship of a publication on litical activism. And, while those of us N. the basis of someone's personal idea of who do political work would dearly love Hepatitis B 3349 what pornography means and on the ba- to see more of you joining and working Vaccination Program Chicago sis of a law not yet even drafted? The with organizations, no matter the capaci- arrogance of such an attitude is abhor- ty, to know that you are there and at Mondays By Appointment rent; the self-righteousness smacks of the least supporting us by being gay and far right and certainly not of liberation. proud is much more preferable than 1240 E. Brady Street, heavy handed tactics, threats involving a If the Governor's Council is to maintain law which reminds me of the infamous Milwaukee the trust of gays and lesbians here in Neuremburg Laws against Jews in Ger- 272-2144 Wisconsin, it seems clear that stringent action must be taken. Although these can Continued on page 10 I Page 40 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step • Worried About Your 39 0 Continued from page ORGANIZATIONS Future? Argonauts Of Wisconsin (L/L social club) P.O. Box 1285, 54305 Concern P.O. Box 1087, 54305 Dignity (catholic group) P 0 Box 2283, 54306, 497-0666 Parents & Friends of Gays 102 S. Ashland N.I., 54305 • No Pension? JANESVILLE • (608) EROTIKA Plain Brown Wrapper 7-9 N. Jackson, 754-9801 • Do You Think Social LA CROSSE • (608) Tatoo's (Wm, D) 1552 Rose St., 784-5833 Security Is Going ORGANIZATION • Gay Men's Group (activities, support group) 782-0963 To Be There LAKE GENEVA • (414) Christopher Tea Room (Gay 90's pub, Mw, G/S) 421 Baker St. (rear), 248-9711 For You? LODGING Georgian Guest House (european-style summer hotel) 421 Baker St., 248-9711 Pier 892 Hotel On The Lake (country-style bed & breakfast resort) 493 Wrigley Dr., 248-8393 • Can You Afford MADISON • (608) Cardinal (MW, D, G/S) 418 E. Wilson St., 251-0080 Emily's (Wm, D) 508 E. Wilson St., 256-7104 To Lose $10, 50 \ Rod's (M, L/L) 636 W. Washington (rear), 255-0609 The New Bar (MW, D, V) 636 W. Washington (upstairs), 256-8765 or 100 Thousand NN RESTAURANTS Bakers Rooms 305 State St., 257-7000 Cafe Palms 636 W. Washington Over The Course Of Willy Bear 1210 Williamson, 251-3902 RETAIL Your Lifetime? Peoples Books 525 University, 251-5853 The Soap Opera 319 State St., 251-4051 MEDICAL Blue Bus STD Clinic 1552 University Ave., 262-7330 (M,W,Th) RELIGIOUS YOU CAN DO SOMETHING Integrity/Dignity 723 State, 257-3346 SERVICES FOR Fallen Woman (music promoters) 401 Elmside, 53704, 249-7872 YOURSELF Gay & Lesbian Information Recording 263-3100, ask for tape #3333 Travel Ease (travel agents) 1245 E. Washington, Suite 173, 53703, 257-5555 ORGANIZATIONS Gay Alcoholics Anonymous 1021 University Ave., 257-7575 Gay Center (referral) 1127 University, Room B104, 53715, 257-7575 Secure Your Future Now Madison Gay Mens Chorale 2005 Pike Dr., #5, 53713, 274-3884 With A Madison Gay Theatre Project P 0 Box 726, 53701, 251-6489 Mens Center (referral center) 953 Jenifer St., 256-8204 GUARANTEED TAX-DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN National Lesbian Feminist Organization (rights group). 257-7378 Parents & Friends Of Gays & Lesbians 868-3291 or 256-3733 Through One Of The Nation's Largest 10% Society (student organization) . .Box 614, Memorial Union, 500 Langdon St., 53706, 257-7575 United (education/social services) 306 N. Brooks St., 255-8582 Financial Service Corporations. United Political Action Committee (PA.0 ) 255-2732 EROTIKA Mall Books 231 State St., 251-9761 MENOMONIE • (715) JMB Financial Services Gay Community at Stout UW-Stout, 54751, 235-4589 MILWAUKEE • (414) Call Jeff or Dan, 321-0769 Ballgame (Mw) 196 S. Second St., 273-7474 Beer Garden (Wm, F) 3743 W. Vliet St., 344-5760 C'est La Vie (Mw, D) 231 S. Second St., 291-9600 JMB Clay's Castaways (Mw, D) 1753 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 672-3382 Financial Services Corporation • Meadowmeare Club 219 (Mw, D, L/L) 219 S. Second St., 271-3732 • 2335 DK's (Wm, D) 135 E. National Ave., 643-9758 S. 55th St. • West Allis, WI 53219 • Factory II (Mw, D, V) 130 E. Juneau Ave., 276-5119 (414) 321- 0769 Continued on page 41 Page 10 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Page 39

Continued from page 8 Southeastern Gay Wisconsin. The pag- eant is being e.CitUAtitg many, and down-right unkindness and presented by King Produc- (Seargian Guest Rouse tightass arrogance. tions of Kenosha. CHRISTOPHER TEA ROOM What do you think? Let In Step hear Bike Trip Planned To Door :r a-'111"a lk""1111"‘"7eF1 4C;-.E, 4, — A "Gay" 90's Pub — your voice on this (USE REAR PATIO ENTRANCE) matter; I welcome your County — SAT. EVENINGS response as well. If TUE& you feel moved, write Milwaukee GAMMA has announced 1.111 04) to me In care of In Step, or write to us plans for a bike trip to Door County the • European-Style Mansion directly. If you'd Pi t like a letter published, weekend of July 13-15. Guest Rooms but want anonymity, we will respect • 10 Large your The group will camp out at Potawa- request for such — unsigned letters will • Bed And Breakfast tomi on Friday and then bike to Egg Har- _1 not be published. Our address is: In Step, bor on Saturday with a night on the town • 1 Block To Beach 823 N. 2nd St., Suite 409, Milwaukee, WI lilt Abbaa Ia T fz Coutty • Day/Weekly Rates 53203. in Sturgeon Bay. The tour continues Sun- day on the Ahnapee Trail. 414/248-9711 L'4"' • Baker St. • Lake Geneva, W153147 Group The cost is $7.50 per person (for the campsite costs) with reservations re- quired prior to June 30th. For more infor- Notes mation contact Jim (414/332-8049) or MAKE TRACKS ... 1 Continued from page 5 Bob (414/963-9833) for more information AIDS Course Offered and details. WITH A continuing education program de- Nothin' Dirty Goin' On signed for psychiatrists, social workers, A summer garden presentation at nurses and other health service providers Your Place will be offered June 29th who might work with AIDS victims or and 30th at 9:30 p.m. The show is titled their families will be held at the Confer- Nothin' Dirty Goin' On. It will feature ence Center of the Mendota Mental Doris, Charlotte Lorraine, and Concep- Health Institute in Madison on June 28th. cion. Special guest will be B. J. Daniels. People who might counsel members of A spirited and lively ensemble including the general public panicked about con- Suzi Arnold, Mary Young, Bob Kozmin- CODE CHART tracting AIDS are also encouraged to at- ski, Dean Pardowski, and Pat Murphy MW 1/2 Men, 1/2 Women tend. will present some delightful production Prefer Men Only numbers for your musical enjoyment. Mw Mostly Men, Women Welcome The program, titled "AIDS: The Psy- Only The show will include selections from W Prefer Women chosocial Issues" is being sponsored by Wm Mostly Women, Men Welcome the Mendota Mental Health Institute and this year's Tony Award winning show GIS Gay/Straight will cost $20. as best musical of the season, La Cage THE L/L Levi/Leather Anyone wanting more details on the Aux Folles, Pippin, and The Best Little O Dance Video program should contact Joan Graber of Whorehouse In Texas. F Food Service the Training Department at the Institute, GUIDE 608/244-2411, extension 486. Something We APPLETON • (414) 2nd Annual Miss S.E. Gay 1101 West (MW, D) 1101 W. Wisconsin Ave., 733-9839 Wisconsin Pageant Should Know About? RSTAIL Wisconsin Ave., 731-6622 Plans have been finalized for the 2nd Festival Records & Tapes 1109 W. Annual Miss Southeastern Gay Wisconsin ORGANIZATION Acceptance (counselling/referral) 731-4692 Pageant, to be held on Sunday, July 29th at 1101 West in Appleton. ASHLAND • (715) Contestants are expected from all over Northland College (gay/lesbian students organization) Ashland, 54806 the state to compete in four categories: FOND DU LAC • (414) interview, evening gown, costume walk, Carry's Lounge (MW) 2 N. Main St., 923-3733 and talent. The winner will receive cash, prizes, a GREEN BAY • (414) trophy, and performance bookings in Bodyshop (Mw, D, L/L, V) 720 Bodart Way (rear), 435-5476 Loft (Wm, D) 2328 University Ave., 468-9968 Milwaukee and Chicago. The first runner My World (M, L/L) 409 S. Washington, 432-9651 up and high scorer of each category will Napalese (M, W) 515 S. Broadway, 432-9646 each receive trophies. Trix's (Wm) 121 S. Washington, 435-4064 The entry fee is $15 and applications [ROMA are available from 1101 West; M & M, Books & Things 753 Lombardi, 499-5797 Milwaukee; The Shack, Kenosha; or, WRITE TO US! Paradise 1122 Main St., 432-9498 from B. J. Daniels, the reigning Miss Continued on page 40 3g

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I bet it would be really embarrassing to bit weird just because I'm considering a go to the store to buy condoms and ask race change operation. for a box of smalls. I wish Joey would keep the apartment I enjoy getting mail — especially as clean as his pot. obscene letters. Maybe I'm just picky, but I won't go on When the Japanese say their pledge of a date with anyone until I've checked allegiance, do they say, "One nation their credit rating. under Godzilla?" Sometimes I wonder if Fred Flintstone More things have been done in the and Barney Rubble were getting it on. name of progress than any other. I myself One advantage Joey has over me is he have been guilty of this. When I was 17 I can kiss my ass and I can't. stole a car, drove it into the country and My theory on food is, if I don't eat I'd set it on fire. When the police arrived and probably die. asked me what happened I said, "Hey, not, I S: progress." Boy did I have a lot to learn. Whether they find life there or think Jupiter should be considered an I smoked pot for the first time last enemy. Oc night and had a deep emotional sexual If God took acid would he see people? experience. Too bad there was no one V%,/,Neee there to share it with. # # # igow-8-c NA, (1 block south of Mitchell St.) One reason a lot of people think For all you people waiting breathlessly hunters are evil is they believe all deer for the Win-A-Date with W. W. Wells III postponed to a future are like Bambi. Well, they're not. Take, contest, it has been for example, Vinnie the Deer. The guy issue. Monday - Friday, 3-9 p.m. ■ was into loan sharking, bookmaking and Next issue: W. W. Wells does Bobby prostitution. He was a wildlife lowlife. Rivers. When a hunter finally shot him and had Cast-A-Way for the Vinnie for dinner, the entire deer community was relieved — they even Prices sent the hunter a thank you note for Price of a Drink Pull Tab removing a blight from their community. It people pick on me too much I start to feel like a booger. Mondays, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Thursdays, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Most of my friends think I'm getting a LOVERS NITE SOCK HOP Bring a Lover — Both First With 40-50-60's Rock-n-Roll THE FINALE Drinks 1/2 Price. Fridays, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. & BOB E. Center St. Thesdays, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Saturdays, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 372--664 OVER 30's LOLA CARLTON First Drink Free At The Piano — Sing Along ALL AMERICAN Wednesdays, 9 p.m. - 1 "Stump the Pianist" FOURTH OF JULY PIANO BAR with Sundays, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. BARBECUE WYNNE HACKETT PIANO BAR with 3:00 PM Open Microphone WYNNE HACKETT (BAR OPENS AT NOON) Open Microphone Page 14 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step

(Rear) (608) 255-0609 STEPPIN' Fest, Fourth and Filth Come celebrate 5 OUT by Ron Gelman years Milwaukee's festival of festivals — call Kay, 414/231-5075 or Harlen, Anniversary Week Summerfest '84 — arrives at the lake- 414/442-5861, or check out the ad in this 418 E. Wells, Milw. • front June 28th for an 11 day stay issue. 278-9192 Wed., July 4 - Open 2 p.m. through July 8th. From noon until mid- •111111 111M 41( $2 Beer Bash 2-8 night, everyday, you can catch up to 30 The annual M*A•Gsl*C Picnic in Mad- Dancing & Volleyball on performances at 10 different stages and ison is Saturday, July 21st, and In Step is *** areas. sponsoring a bus from Milwaukee for an 4t. Patio Summerfest's menu of entertainment entire day of activities. The MAGIC Pic- sv . h.txe Thurs., July 5 - Open 4 p.m. will delight and fulfill every musical pal- nic is Madison's biggest annual event. ate . . . rock, pop, big band, jazz, country, Held in a lakefront park, there are games, ta%% Premier showing of Rod's symphonic, along with comedy and inter- swimming, and dancing along with free °Viat k Porn Video national folk music. All that music is food, soda, and beer — all for the price complimented by an incredible array of "at the door." (Those on the In Step bus Fri., July 6 - Open 4 p.m. food -- and lots of Milwaukee's favorite will have the picnic cost included in the Odessa Brown beverage, beer. package deal.) Live - On The Patio You get all that (except the food) for a After the picnic, the In Step bus will $5 gate admission — and you even get a hit Madison's bars — Emily's (for the Sat., July 7 - Open 4 p.m. free sunburn thrown in, to hoot. For more women), Rod's (for the men), and The Rod's Olympics information and schedules, see the "In New Bar (for everyone). Step Guide to Summerfest" (just some of It will be a guaranteed good time — Track & Field the better highlights) elsewhere in this even Gay Chicago magazine and Touche's issue. Patio Dancing are getting in on the act — they're spon- A hint to those of you from out of town soring a bus, too. Sun., July 8 - Open 2 p.m. — two hotels in Milwaukee that know how to treat gays right are the Marc Pla- MENDE 101 W. WISC. AVL $2 Beer Bash 2-8 za and Park East — and they are both Female impersonators have a full slate APPLETON Buffet at 6:30 within walking distance of the Summer- of pageants and contests coming up. The (-414) 733-9839 Dancing & Volleyball on fest grounds. first will be the "Miss South Eastern Gay Wisconsin Pageant" slated for Sunday, Patio July 29th at 1101 West in Appleton. Sun- For those of you who'd rather commu- day, August 5th is the "Miss Gay Conti- Mr. & Miss 1101 West nicate with nature — there is a nental Wisconsin Pageant" at the Mil- present campout/retreat this weekend (June 29, waukee Performing Arts Center — Brad- 30 and July 1). The Wisconsin ley Pavilion. Then the big one — "Miss 11-11-11E Lesbian/Gay Network (WLGN) in coop- Gay Wisconsin" at Milwaukee's Marc Andy's Birthday eration with In Step presents the WLGN Plaza hotel on October 28th. Show Summer Retreat at "The Farm" outside • El • El • SEW of Appleton. The farm opens at 6 p.m. In Step honestly tried to cover Tuesday Friday, with Friday night reserved for "Daddy's Day Weekend" at Rod's — but July 3rd, 9:30 socializing. Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 we arrived a little too late. We left Mil- IBAIR p.m. is a general and political agenda waukee at 6 p.m. — and arrived in Madi- Special Guest 2nd Floor meeting. At 6 p.m. there is a picnic and at son at 11:45 p.m. Normally, the Madison Sass Dubois 8 p.m. — a Barn Dance (this barn's light- trip takes about PA hours — but no — (608) 256-8765 ing and sound systems would put some we (four of us) had to get a flat tire (our discos to shame). spare was flat), and then sit through tor- Coming July 29th In Step urges support for WLGN — the nadoes and thunderstorms, complete with Miss S.E. Gay Wisconsin 636 W. Washington only statewide network we have, and, hail. Thank god, one of Wisconsin's finest Pageant besides — camping out with 1101 West — a real attractive State Trooper came to Madison nearby can't hurt. For more information Continued on page 16 3 - e k\'e ()c005'6 ,..,\„\\c, It., ce\3e"°‘3S

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JOCK Sports In A Nutshell

SHORTS by Tom Salzsieder

Three teams are tied for first place in Houston is $200 on American. This is Division 1, while Division 2 tightened up quite a savings, so alternative plans may as the results of games played on June 16. be in order to get to Chicago. United Air- Factory II, Finale, and Your Place all lines' Super Saver fare from Milwaukee share first place, with 7-2 records. Your to Houston was $359 round trip. See Place scored a run in the bottom of the forthcoming issues of In Step Jock Shorts 7th inning to edge the Factory II 8-7 on a for up-to-the-minute information. clutch 2-out single by Lon. Y.P. had S.S.B.L. STANDINGS scored 3 in the 6th to take a 7-5 lead, but Factory II tied the game in the top of the (As of June 19th) 7th with 2 runs. Factory rebounded to Division 1 beat the Ball Game 9-4. Finale grabbed a W L share of the lead with a 9 run explosion Factory II 7 2 in the 6th to nip the Ball Game 13-12. 7 2 After their big win over Factory, Y.P. Finale just squeaked by Wreck Room 7-6 to Your Place 7 2 (L to R) Chicago's Chili Pepper, Del, B.J. Daniels, and Tony at Club 219. remain tied for the division lead. Wreck Ball Game 6 4 Room then defeated Unicorn 16-9. In Di- Unicorn 5 6 vision 2, Paradise broke open a tight Wreck Room 3 6 game to beat Club 219 to move within a half game of first place. Club 219 then Division 2 recorded a 7-0 forfeit over First St. By W L FRIDAYS the way, did anyone notice which team Club 219 6 3 had their battery (the pitcher and catch- Paradise 6 4 FISH FRY er) whose combined ages exceed the cen- Shadows 5 4 All-you-can-eat Baked ck.\/ tury mark? M & M 3 5 or The league takes a 2 week lay-off on First Street 1 9 Fried Cod for $3.95 June 30 and July 7 as 5 teams will partici- Club Milwaukee 0 9 Clam Chowder • Salad/Slaw pate in out of town tournaments. Factory ,q9 II, Ball Game and Wreck Room will com- pete in the Canada Cup Tourney in To- ronto in June 29-July 1. The following June 16 Results OUR SPECIALTY: weekend, M&M will head south to Atlan- Your Place 8 Factory II 7 ta for some southern hospitality in the Finale 13 Ball Game 12 HICKORY SMOKED Armory Invitational Tournament, while Paradise 18 Club Milw. 3 oc Your Place will trek east to Boston for Wreck Room 16 Unicorn 9 BBQ RIBS & CHICKEN the First Beantown Invitational Softball Factory II 9 Ball Game 4 Tournament. oo Your Place 7 Wreck Room 6 Preliminary information has been re- Club 219 7 First St. 0 FRI. & SAT. ceived on travel to Houston in August for the Gay Softball World Series. The offi- AFTER HOURS cial travel agent in Houston has indicated the cheapest fare from Milwaukee is SCHEDULE Complete Menu $314, based on taking Midstate Airline to June 30 -- No Games Chicago and American Air to from there June 7 — No Games to Houston. Return trip is American to Chicago, and Simmons back to Milwau- Both days games cancelled due to tour- . . . It don't have to be expensive to be good! kee. The round trip fare from Chicago to nament participation. Page 18 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Sunday, August 5th "Flamingo Fest '84" benefit event. Too bad — the benefit's recipients really Steppin' could use the cash. Be sure to catch Doris' Continued from page 16 Nothing Dirty Goin' On, June 29th and 1" coupon that's good after 5 p.m. for 30th. everything, except fish fry. According to the Kremlin, Michael MEI•EIN Jackson is "a greedy, facist pawn of ,Viss Gay Female impersonator "Bitch Extraordi- President Reagan, a traitor to his black nare" — Chicago's own Chili Pepper — heritage, a corruptor of youth and a swin- recent "stormed" Club 219. Chili Pepper dler who has sold his soul for profit." is always so "spicy", yet she managed to Hmmm — and I thought he was just a add another level of "attitude" at Mil- closet case. Cos tae ~ 111 waukee's "multi-attitude" night spot. Starting July 11th — Club 219 pre- mieres its Wednesday night Lip Sync con- test — offering everyone (groups, wom- en, men and impersonators) — a chance AdiscovAll to Lip Sync on stage. If the contest takes off it'll run for the summer and may ex- tend to two days per week. Saturday, June 30th is Green Bay's "new" bar — The Napalese — Mid Year Pageatt New Years and Grand Reopening Party. Support Our Champagne at midnight, hors d'oeuvres Advertisers. buffet at 1 a.m. Party hats and favors, of course. They Support PERFORMING The rain did it again — it killed Memo- Us: rial Day activities and repeated its "soggy" act during Your Place's ARTS CENTER ****** BRADLEY July 4th PAVILION (Open 2 p.m.) MILWAUKEE Dunk Tank & Games Tickets $16 Advance, $20 Door Fannie Corn Roast Includes Hors d'oeuvres Buffet 6:30 p.m., Watch For Our 1st Anniversary Pageant at 8 p.m. Party Coming Soon Tickets On Sale Sundays,Club 219 Wednesday La Cage Spirits • Food Music • Dancing • Games For applications write: MGCW "Tor the Best Seats in Town!" Pageant, 815 S. 30th St., Milw, WI 53215; 20Q E. Washington Milwaukee, WI 53204 643-9633 ******************************* or call 414/645-7710. /9 Page 30 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Anne Worley tioned for the National Company. He Jo stage and said, "Jo Anne, Continued from page 28 came up on you're absolutely perfect for the role but WIS.: You very kindly helped us with we don't know who we're going to cast the Muscular Dystrophy benefit, opposite you yet. One is shorter than you, "Worley's Weekend" on your last visit. but if we cast the taller gentleman then Your team on the show, Hot Potato, we'd love to have you do it." Well, he raised $8,000 for Actors and Others for cast the short one and I still did the part Animals. Can you tell us about this chari- so that's good. He was very instrumental ty and your involvement with it? in my career. And also, he called me — J.A.W.: I do happen to be on the Board of when the show closed in Chicago to be Directors for Actors and Others. I started Carol Channing's standby for "Hello ..000.14' FRI., 4-ON.7 P.M. out as a worker person and happened to Dolly!" out of town in Washington, DC get more and more involved. Actors and and for the first few months of the suc- Milwaukee's Finest Others tries to do what they can for ani- cessful Broadway run. mals, in many different areas. One of W.I.S.: I love your philosophy. What is Cocktail Hour them being to help people who can't af- the difference between a standby and an ford to have their animals have an opera- understudy? Double Bubble • Hot & tion, medication, or even find the right J.A.W.: About $500 a week. Literally, veterinarian, animal placement, animal the understudy is usually somebody in the Cold Hors D'Oeuvres • Video legislation. Whenever there is a major show. The standby is somebody who's need or catastrophe, for instance Three not in the show and doesn't have to be at Movies & Concerts Mile Island, we helped take care of the the theatre every night, unless God forbid animals. There was a big flood in Texas OPEN Weekends & Holidays,Noon so we aided in taking care of the horses. W.I.S.: You've had a wonderful TV ca- Helping with the whales. We donate reer and you've got a tremendous stage MON. & TUES.: Drink Specials, money to other charitable organizations presence. Which does Jo Anne prefer who need it. doing? W.I.S.: Tell me please what is your hus- J.A.W.: I like variety. Well, theatre is my New Videos Nite band, Roger Perry, doing these days? first experience, I certainly have the J.A.W.: Roger, who usually does Herbie equipment for theatre. However, I do WED.: "THE 10 HOUR COCKTAIL in "Gypsy" with me, and we do a lot of enjoy the quickness of television. I just shows together as you know, is doing like to be able to do different things. As a Video "Skylark" in Los Angeles. As a matter of matter of fact, I'm going to start some HOUR" • Double Bubble • 2.4.1 fact, they opened the same night we lecturing. opened in "Gypsy" as part of the Olympic W.I.S.: Your combination of making Games • ALL. NITE Arts Festival. And he's kissing a woman breakfast and getting pretty on "Hour every night who happens to, thank God, Magazine" was great fun. Any tips you'd THURS: FREE TACOS, $1.25 Margaritas and I hope will continue to be my friend, like to share with us at this point? and is married to the Director, so I think J.A.W.: Yes, I did hear that watermelon it's OK. seeds are very good for you. You should 10-1 W.I.S.: What's it like to work with your eat them. Better you eat the seeds and husband? throw out the watermelon. They are bet- J.A.W.: I love it. It's easy because you ter for you than sunflower seeds or any- Sign Up Now For know each other so well. Part of the re- thing. Or you can string them and wear The hersal period is spent getting to know them . . . LaCage your fellow performers, being able to W.I.S.: If you could have a magic wand GAY DATING read their attitudes. So, when you know and could make anything in the world somebody as well as you know your hus- happen for Jo Anne right now, what GAME band, then its just that much easier, and would it be? Aux Folles he's an excellent actor. He's wonderful J.A.W.: Oh, I'd like to be doing the reviv- Beginning Soon, Can Always Be What You Are and a joy to work with. Also, speaking of al on Broadway of "Gypsy". Where You is the Olympics, my stepson, Chris Perry, W.I.S.: Here's hoping we see it and you EVERY Sunday Nite going to be playing in the Olympic Gala know I'll be there! ■ Opening and Closing. 801 S. SECOND ST. W.I.S.: If I remember right, you were See Bartenders For discovered by Gower Champion while he Support Our was casting for "Carnival". Advertisers! Applications J.A.W.: Yes, one of my discoverers. I New Phone: 383-8330 think everybody's career is a series of They Supre't being discovered many times. I audi- Us. Never A Cover Milwaukee's ONLY Video Bar C. C. Conrad jewelers owner C. 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THE Rn In Step Exclusive . . . Peter's on 4th estaurant Bar ARTS 1/2 81k. North of R Visit With to Anne Worley 748 ft\L. 4th Wisconsin Avenue g‘• fifivattizec by Kevin Michael 272-(fOOD Arts columnist Kevin Michael had the Of course, Ethel Merman created it and 272-3663 pleasure of interviewing a marvel, who she was a strong performer and I am a for the fifth time, has returned to Mil- strong performer. And I have done this Double Bubble • 4-6 Monday through Friday waukee to fascinate as the star of Melody show many times since I was quite a bit Dining Room Open Sun.-Thurs. 1 1 am-9pm, Fri. & Sat.1 1 p.m. Top's Gypsy, Miss. Jo Anne Worley. She younger. I feel now that I'm growing into has also starred in productions of Once this role and I am pleased that there is a APPETIZERS FROG LEGS Upon A Mattress, Anything Goes, Hello role of this caliber that I will be able to Deep fried stuffed black olives $1.50/2.00 Five large legs, Italian breaded & deep fried served with Dolly!, and Annie Get Your Gun at the do, God willing for several years. Deep tried eggplant 1 75/2.75 fries, lettuce & tomato $7.95 Top. Now meet the charming comedi- W.I.S.: You started out as a singing sec- Deep fried zucchini 1 75/2:75 BAY SCALLOPS mushrooms 1 75/2.50 enne, Miss Jo Anne Worley . . retary like Miss Merman, didn't you? Deep fried Baby bay scallops, baked in white wine, garlic, spinach Homemade onion rings 1 75/2.50 J.A.W.: Well, only & mushrooms topped with mozzarella & parmesan W.I.S.: Your back for your fifth show, my boss didn't know Cottage fries 1 00/1.50 it. I cheese $9.95 how wonderful. What's your reaction to worked at an insurance company and Toasted ravioli 250/3.95 Milwaukee? they thought I was going to be Miss Swiss logs & mustard sauce 2 50/3.75 VERMICELLI ALFREDO J.A.W.: The best part about coming back Wonderful Insurance. I was secretary to Chicken strips with sauces 2 25/3.95 Thin vermicelli sauteed in garlic butter with cream, egg, other than doing "Gypsy", which is a role the President. But what I was doing was Mozzarella marinara 3 95 wine & parmesan cheese $5.95 that I really love and I adore doing it, is paying my rent and my music lessons and Soup of the day 85/1.25 LINGUINE (In clam sauce.) that there are so many good friends here at night I was doing musicals for no mon- Baked French onion 1 25/1.75 Seminola flour linguine sauteed in garlic butter & fresh that I enjoy seeing. I like when you grow ey. Hot chili 'in season' 1 25/1.75 clam sauce $8.95 up that you have a past, and in your past W.I.S.: What's the real Jo Anne Worley OYSTERS MARINARA are friends. And one thing about show really like? Is she very much like the COLD DISHES Freshly shucked oysters on the halt shell in provolone business is that you don't always have to stage persona? Chefs salad 3 95 and marinara sauce $5.95 say goodbye. You get to see people again J.A.W.: Kind of what you're seeing right Cottage cheese supreme 2 50 SWEET SOUR PORK Tuna salad 3 95 and that's one of the good things about now. I enjoy making people laugh. I enjoy Sliced pork loin sauteed in green pepper, mushrooms, being back in Milwaukee. entertaining people. I guess yes, pretty red onion & tomato in a sweet sour sauce $7.95 W.I.S.: Recently you've come from Long much what you see on stage depending SANDWICHES on what the role demands. When I did Choice of Swiss, cheddar, American, mozarella or STEAK SICILIAN Beach where you performed "Gypsy" Tenderloin coated in olive oil and Italian bread crumbs, with your husband, Roger Perry. You've "Annie Get Your Gun", it's certainly dif- provolone cheese for 25C extra. Served with sauteed onion on fresh sauteed with green pepper, onion, mushrooms, received raves both there and here on the ferent from Momma Rose, but it all peppers, onions, mushrooms & sliced red breads! mozarella and marinara sauce $7.95 show. How does that make you feel? comes from the same source. Sciortino 25 SHRIMP PROVENCALE J.A.W.: Very, very good. As a matter of W.IS.: The "Laugh In" stint was great, Halt lb. hamburger 3 Tenderloin steak 4 50 Gulf shrimp sauteed in garlic, basil, lemon, mushrooms, fact, I don't really read reviews. When but did it ever impede you in anyway? J.A.W.: What I aluded to before were Hot ham- 3 50 peppers, wine in a light tomato sauce $9.95 you first start out in show business, you 75 reviewers saying, "Oh, she's doing Pork chop 3 CHICKEN VESUVIO of course read reviews. You're thrilled Chicken 3 75 and delighted to see your name in print. "Laugh In" things." Because it was so Sliced chicken breast sauteed in garlic butter and Corned beef 3 75 mushrooms in wine, lemon and oregano sauce $6.95 Then after you've achieved a certain terribly successful and so innovative, Bratwurst 3 25 amount of success, sometimes reviewers we're all so recognized and thank heaven Italian bombers 3 95 PEPPER STEAK are looking to shoot you down. What I do for "Laugh In". Because of the kind of Tenderloin tips sauteed with mushrooms, peppers. is an extension of me, Jo Anne. What I show it was, revue-quick things, in order FRIDAY FISH FRY onion, tomato in a light wine & tomato sauce $8.95 did on "Laugh In" was just an extension to make an impact or to get the point Cod (all you can eat) 3.95 CHICKEN MARENGO of me. So, for a while reviewers would across, you had to be very bizarre and do Walleye (seconds on us) 5.95 Slices of chicken breast sauteed in basil, garlic, tomato say, "Oh, she's doing "Laugh In"." I whatever it is to its furthest degree and Trout (seconds on us) ' 5.95 sauce with peppers, mushrooms and tomato $6.95 wasn't doing "Laugh In", I was just doing quickly. And, a lot of people who are un- me. So I stopped reading reviews because informed would think that that's all that sometimes when you see things in print, you can do — just that certain style, but TWO FOR ONE DINING ROOM ONLY it gives more validity whether or not it's that's not the way it is. Buy any Dinner Entree or Sandwich and get the second Din- true. All I know is when I do my work, I W.IS.: I have to ask you. Have you heard FREE. do the very best I can. So I read reviews any good chicken jokes lately? ner Entree or Sandwich of equal or lesser value for after the show closes. J.A.W.: I heard one here in Milwaukee NOT GOOD ON FISH FRY. W.I.S.: There's a depth and intensity to but it's one I have heard before. Why did Valid only with coupon. Not valid with any other coupons or offers. Momma Rose. What's the secret? the chicken cross the road? To see Greg- Offer good June 28 through July 11 after 5:00 p.m. only. J.A.W.: It's beautifully written. It is mas- ory . . . Peck! B000rrriiinnnggg! Peter's On 4th 748 N. 4th Street terfully written. The book and the music. Continued on page 30 6 Page 22 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step

SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR JUNE 28 - JULY 13 THURSDAY, JUNE 28th THURSDAY, JULY 5th M&M CLUB; "O'Hara and Laffey" — DOUGLAS DUNES: Tea Dance celebration. guitar/voalists, live PENDULUM: Independence Week, 354 FRIDAY, JUNE 29th shots Amaretto and Peppermint, 3 p.m.-2 YOUR PLACE: "Nothin Dirty Goin On", a.m. Doris' show, showtime 9:30 p.m. ROD'S: 5th Anniversary, open 4 p.m., pre- MILWAUKEE GAMMA: welcomes Twin miere showing of Rod's Porn Video. Citys GAMMA for a Summerfest Weekend. FRIDAY, JULY 6th W.L.G.N. RETREAT CAMPOUT: At "The GRATEFUL DEAD: Live in concert at Al- Farm", in cooperation with In Step. See ad on pine Valley Music Theatre. page 47 for more info. PENDULUM: Independence week, 654 SATURDAY, JUNE 30th scredrivers 3pm-2am. YOUR PLACE: See 6/29 ROD'S: 5th Anniversary, open 4 p.m. Odes- W.L.G.N.: See 6/29 sa Brown — live on the patio. NAPALESE LOUNGE: Mid Year New Years SATURDAY, JULY 7th Party and Grand Re-Opening Celebration. GRATEFUL DEAD: See 7/6 Champagne at Midnite, Hats and Favors. PENDULUM: Independence week, See PENDULUM: Independence Week Beat the 6/30 Clock Specials from 6-10 p.m. ROD'S: 5th Anniversary — Rod's Track and SUNDAY, JULY 1st Field Olympics W.L.G.N.: See 6/29 SUNDRY, JULY 8th FACTORY II: Women's Nite, Wear Red, FACTORY II: Womens Nite, wear a baseball white and blue-special prices, show with spe- jersey and get drink specials. cial guest. M&M CLUB: Live entertainment by "Terry PENDULUM: Independence Week, Wailers". Beer/Wine/Soda Bust $2.75, 3-9 p.m. PENDULUM: Independence week, See 7/1 MONDAY, JULY 2nd ROD'S: 5th Anniversary $2 Beer Bust 2-8 PARKWAY THEATRE: "Kansas City Truck- p.m., Buffet at 6:30. ing Co." and "L.A.Tool and Die", all-male MONDAY, JULY 9th movies, all day long. PARKWAY THEATRE: "Hard Men at PENDULUM: Independence Week, 756 Work" and "Bad, Bad, Boys", all-male films, Beer 3 p.m.-2 a.m. all day long until 11 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 3rd TUESDAY, JULY 10th DOUGLAS DUNES: "Viola Wills" live in SAMMY DAVIS JR. with the Milwaukee concert. Symphony Orchestra, Alpine Valley Theatre, CLUB 219: Odessa Brown live in concert. call 642-3945 for info. 1101 WEST: Mr. and Miss 1101 Present Andy's Birthday Show with special guest WEDNESDAY, JULY 11th Sass Dubois. B.E.S.T. CLINIC BENEFIT: Celebrity Roast PENDULUM: Independence Week "Schmidt on a Shingle" at Gaetanos 1332 W. Beer/Wine/Soda Bust 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Lincoln Ave. Cocktails 6:30 (cash bar), din- MILWAUKEE LAKEFRONT: Milwaukee's ner 8 p.m. $20 tickets at M & M, Wreck awesome fireworks display, north of Summer- Room, Your Place, Factory II, 219, and the fest grounds. Raindate July 4. Fireworks Tele- Clinic. vision Broadcast. Channel 4, 9:15 p.m. CLUB 219: Premiere of "Lip Sink"; lip sync contest, cash prizes for Best Male, Female, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th Group — Be a "star". Happy Independence Dayl SPINAL TAP: The group from the movie of FANNIES: Fannie Corn roast, dunk tank, the same name, live at UWM Union Ballroom, games. 8 p.m. Info call 963-6666 FINALE: All american barbecue, 3 p.m. JO'DEES: Free Independence Day cookout, THURSDAY 8 FRIDAY 5 p.m.-on JULY 12th 8 13th PENDULUM: Independence Day Communi- BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and the E Street ty sponsored picnic, Eau Claire/Dells Park Band, live at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, (beach side) , bar opens 7 p.m., 3 p.m. if it info. call 642-3945. rains. • SATURDAY, JULY 21 Rule #1 at Rods . . never wear under- IN STEPS David G. pinned Rod's Manag- Larry demonstrated his removal er Doug during a recent "swamp wres- ROD'S: 5th Anniversary Weekend; open M•A•G•I•C PICNIC in Madison. In Step wear, as on David. exhibition in Rod's back bar. 2pm, Beer Bash $2, 2-8 p.m. Continued on page 23 0 technique tling" Page 26 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Wisconsin Step • June 28 - July 11, 1984 Page 23 Melody Top Theatre. 353- It Continued from page 24 Continued from page 22 SHOWBOAT Bar Crawl from Milwaukee to the Picnic, and 7700, July 3-15 TUESDAY, JULY 3RD "bar crawling" atterwords. See ad this issue RAY CHARLES with the Milwaukee Sym- for more information. phony Orchestra, at the Zoo, ' 291-6000, Lee Ritenour (Jazz Fusion, Main Stage, 7:30 p.m.); Pointer Sisters (Pop/Rythym JULY 14 & 15. & Blues, Main Stage, 8:30 p.m.); Berkeley Fudge (Jazz, Miller Jazz Oasis, 12:30 ARTS HAPPENINGS BACKSTAGE AT THE KIROV Oriental p.m.); David Sanborn (Jazz, Miller Jazz Oasis, 9:30 p.m.); Gerard (Techno Pop, OLIVER! Melody Top Theatre, 353-7700, Theatre, 276-8711, July 8-14 Pabst Stage, 6 p.m.); Louis Mandrel' (Country/Pop, Pabst Stage, 9 and 10:45 through July 1 ORFF'S CARMINA BURANA Milwaukee p.m.); Greg Allmann Band (Country Rock, Old Style Country Stage, 10 p.m.); RAINBOW SUMMER Free noon time enter- Symphony with the Wisconsin Conservatory Stevie Ray Vaughn (Rock, Rock Stage, 10:15 p.m.); City of Milwaukee Fireworks tainment, weekdays; Peck Pavilion, Milwau- Symphony Chorus, PAC, 273-7206, June 22- Extravaganza (Just North Of Grounds, 9:15 p.m.. Raindate 7/4) kee P. A.G., through Sept. 21 24. BROADWAY DANNY ROSE and ANNIE LIBERACE PAC 273-7206, July 11-15 HALL Oriental Theatre, 276-8711, June 29, LIGHT MY FIRE A New play about Jim Mor- WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH 30 rison and the Doors, by Joel Gersmann. Fri- Linda Ronstadt with Nelson Riddle/Milw. Symphony ("Old Standards" Tour, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Music Under the days thru Sundays thru July 29. Broom St. Main Stage, 8 p.m.); Panama (Jazz/Pop, Miller Jazz Oasis, 7:30 p.m.); Pieces Of Stars, Washington Park, July 13. 14 Theatre, Madison. Info (608) 244-8338 II A Dream (Jazz, Miller Jazz Oasis, 6 and 9:30 p.m.); The Blasters (Country Rock, Old Style Country Stage, 10 p.m.); "Weird Al" Yankovic (Comedy Rock, Rock Stage, 10:15 p.m.); Summerfest Fireworks Extravaganza (South End of Grounds, 9:30 p.m.); Waterbugs Ski Show (On The Lake, 3 p.m.); Los Lobos (Mariachi Rock, Old Style Country Stage, 7 p.m.) THURSDAY, JULY 5TH The Go-Go's (Pop Rock, Main Stage, 7:30 p.m.); Pieces Of A Dream (Jazz, Jazz Oasis, 9:30 p.m.); The Temptations (Rythym & Blues, Old Style Country Stage, 9:30 p.m.): Rythym & Blues (Rythym & Blues, Old Style Country Stage. 3:45 p.m.); The Blasters (Country Rock, Old Style Country Stage, 10 p.m.); Streets (Rock, Rock Stage, 10:15 p.m.); Los Lobos (Mariachi Rock, Old Style Country Stage, 7 p.m.) The Stray Cats (Rockability, Main Stage, 7:30 p.m.); George Thorogood & The Destroyers (Blues/Rock, Main Stage, 9 p.m.); Penny Goodwin (Jazz Vocalist. Jazz, 6 p.m.); Buddy Rich (Jazz/Big Band, Miller Jazz Oasis, 9:30 p.m.); The Temptations (Rythym & Blues, Pabst Stage, 9 and 10:45 p.m.); Dream Syndicate (Rock, Rock Stage, 8:30 p.m.); R. E. M. (Rock, Rock Stage, 10:15 p.m.); John Lee Hooker (Rythym & Blues/Blues, Old Style Country Stage, 10:15 p.m.); Paul Ce- bar & Milwaukeean (Rythym & Blues, Folk Stage, 6 p.m.) SATURDAY, JULY 7TH The Everly Brothers (Nostalgic Rock, Main Stage, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.). Wynton Marsalis (Classical/Jazz, Miller Jazz Oasis, 6 and 9:30 p.m.); Panama (Pop Jazz. The M&M Peanuts Softball Team . . "workin' at the car wash . " Miller Jazz Oasis, 7:30 p.m.); Chubby Checker (Rythym & Blues, Pabst Stage, 9 ,4111111111,1111111111111•111111111. and 10:45 p.m.); Alcatrazz (Rock, Rock Stage, 10:15 p.m.); Waterbugs Ski Show (On The Lake, 3 p.m.); John Lee Hooker (Rythym & Blues/Blues, Old Style Country Stage, 10:15 p.m.) Huey Lewis & The News (Pop Rock, Main Stage, 7:30 p.m.); Oceans (Jazz Fusion, Miller Jazz Oasis, 3:30 p.m.); Chubby Checker (Rythym & Blues, Pabst Stage, 9 and 10:45 p.m.); The Morel's (Country, Old Style Country Stage, 7 p.m.); Arlo Guthrie & Shenandoah (Folk/Country, Old Style Country Stage, 10 p.m.); The Ballonz (Rock/Pop, Rock Stage, 8 p.m.); Tony Carey (Rock/Pop, Rock Stage, 10:15 p.m.) Besides the special events above: The Circus has shows daily at 1, 4 and 6 p.m. (they're having elephant rides). And at 3 p.m. Monday through Fridays, Bobby Rivers and Liz Ayers host the MORE show on the Channel 12 stage. And of course, the clowns and mimes will roam the grounds along with organ grinder Bill Hoffman and Mr. Monk. (That fuckin' monkey throws pennies back at you if you had him one — this monkey only works for silver or bills!) If you've never seen David Seebach's magic act, catch him at 7 or 9 p.m. any night at the Chil- dren's Theatre. Music is a big part of Summerfest — but it serves as background to the food relaxation, sunning, drinking . . . and cruising. Have a great time — in a great city! 111 "Concerned" — a group from Green Bay "crawled" Milwaukee night spots recently. zc Page 24 • June 28 - July 11, 1984 • Wisconsin Step Milwaukee Goes To Mad City For The An In Step Guide To: Cor Summerfest '84 1111*A*GPC PICNIC Live! At Milwaukee's Lakefront IN STEP June 28th — July 8th "The world's largest music festival" and the Cream City's premiere "event" BAR CRAWL hits Milwaukee for the next eleven days. "Something for everyone" applies to the music, the food, and the people. The grounds are located just southeast of downtwon (just off 1-94 and 1-794) — and are conveniently accesible to a majori- ty of Milwaukee's gay and lesbian night spots. Eleven different stages with con- tinuous entertainment from noon until midnight — all for $5 at the gate. Saturday, July 21st With all the "official" Summerfest guides and brochures, In Step decided to do its own guide to all the action, picking out what we feel are the better highlights. The In Step chartered, air conditioned bus departs Milwaukee Caution: If you're "weak" or can't "control" yourself around half-naked bodies (Erie St. between M & M & Wreck Room) at 12 Noon (M & M 0 — Summerfest may be hazardous to your health. (W. W. Wells III wanted to do "W. W. Wells' Guide To Summerfest's T-Rooms" — but we wouldn't let him.) opens at 11 a.m. just for us) . pitchers of Bloody Marys & Screwdrivers on the trip THURSDAY, JUNE 28TH We'll provide James Taylor (Acousitc Rock, Main Stage, 7:30 p.m.); Oceans (Jazz Fusion, Mill- to Madison. er Jazz Oasis, 6 p.m.); Lionel Hampton (Jazz, Miller Jazz Oasis, 9:30 p.m.); Mar- The M*A*G*I*C Picnic is Madison's big social event — lots of ° shall Tucker Band (Country Rock, Old Style Country Stage, 10 p.m.); Pat Mc- people & lots of things to do: Swimming, Dancing, Games, Curdy & The Men About Town (Rock, Rock Stage, 6 p.m.); Daryl Steurmer & Spectator Sports. FREE Food, Beer, Soda at the picnic. Friends (Rock, Rock Stage, 10:15 p.m.); Jay Leno (Comedy, Comedy Cabaret, 6:30 and 10:30 p.m.); Roy Orbison (Pop Country, Pabst Stage, 9 and 10:45 p.m.) The bus loads up at dusk for a "crawl" of Madison's Emily's (for New Bar (for FRIDAY, JUNE 29TH the women) , Rod's (for the men) and The 0 11.1's Latest Arrival, Barkays, Luther Vandross (Rythym & Blues, Main Stage, everyone) . 7:30 p.m.); Lionel Hampton (Jazz, Miller Jazz Oasis, 9:30 p.m.); Gerard (Techno The bus departs Madison at 1 a.m. (we'll provide coffee for the Pop, Pabst Stage, 6 p.m.); The Marshall Tucker Band (Country Pop, Old Style return trip) and arrives in Milwaukee with time enough to party Country Stage, 10 p.m.); R&B Cadets (Rythym & Blues/Rock, Rock Stage, 5:30 before closing time. p.m.); Rank & File (Country Rock, Rock Stage, 10:15 p.m.); Jay Leno (Comedy, Comedy Cabaret, 6:30 and 10:30 p.m.); Roy Orbison (Pop Country, Pabst Stage, 9 0 and 10:45 p.m.) SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH $19.00 Al Jarreau (Pop/Jazz, Main Stage, 7:30 p.m.); Penny Goodwin Ensemble (Jazz, Package Cost Miller Jazz Oasis, 6 p.m.); Maynard Ferguson (Jazz/Big Band, Miller Jazz Oasis, 9:30 p.m.); Bad Boy (Rock, Rock Stage, 7:30 p.m.); Breakdancing Competition 0 (Comedy Cabaret, 4:30 p.m.); Billy Crystal (Comedy, Comedy Cabaret, 6:15 and (includes Bus, Picnic Admission, 10:30 p.m.); Power Weightlifting Competition (Sports Arena, 1:30 p.m.); Water Bugs Ski Show (On The Lake, 3 p.m.); Clements & Hartfond (Fiddle/Country, Old Style Country Stage, 9 and 10:15 p.m.) "Bloodies", "Screws" and Coffee SUNDAY, JULY 1ST .. . and a Button). fli,Moody Blues (Art Rock, Main Stage, 7:30 p.m.); Maynard Ferguson (Jazz/Big Band, Miller Jazz Oasis, 9:30 p.m.); B. .1. Thomas (Rythym & Blues/Country, Pabst Stage, 9 and 10:45 p.m.); Colour Radio (Techno Pop, Rock Stage, 10:15 Tickets Available: 1) At our office; 2) From an In p.m.); Breakdancing Competition (Comedy Cabaret, 4:30 p.m.); Billy Crystal (Comedy, Comedy Cabaret, 6:15 and 10:30 p.m.); Waterbugs Ski Show (On The Step staffer; and, 3) By mail. To order by mail Lake, 3 p.m.) MONDAY, JULY 2ND enclose $19 per ticket with this coupon. David Sanborn (Jazz Fusion, Miller Jazz Oasis, 9:30 p.m.); Louise Mandrell Name Phone (Country/Pop, Pabst Stage, 9 and 10:45 p.m.); Greg Allmann Band (Country Rock, Old Style Country Stage, 10 p.m.); Beat Crazy (Rock, Rock Stage, 3 p.m.); Address Zip Einstein's Riceboys (New Music, Rock Stage, 5 p.m.); X-Cleavers (New Music, IN STEP • 823 N. 2nd St., Suite 409. Milw., WI 9 Rock Stage, 7:30 p.m.); Violent Femmes (New Music, Rock Stage, 10:15 p.m.) Continued on page 26 I 53203.414/289-0744