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Sections Entertainment' Birdbun. film re views, n>ore I Columnists 5 Gay Groups 12 Community Center News 14 Cbssifieds ..... 15 Number 326 July 2000 Calendar 18 A Publication ofthe Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley N.Y.S. passes hate Walking the walk NewsFronts • LOCAL AND STATE crinies measure Itiuua adds protection Historic bill includes sexual orientation protection for transgender people On June 8, the Ithaca Common By Susan Jordan by Senate Republicans and the Con Council unanimously adopted a The New York State Senate ap servative Party, who, along with lob city ordinance to increase penal proved a bill enhancing penalties byists for the Catholic Church, op ties for municipal offenses moti for hate-motivated offenses. In posed the addition of "sexual orien vated by hatred, including acts cluding anti-gay hate crimes, on tation" to the list of protected cat based on an individual's "gender June 7. The measure is the first law egories. Accor'ding to the New York identity and presentation.** in the history of the state to in Post for June 6, Senate Republicans, Mayor Alan Cohen said he clude specific protections for les who hold a majority of only 36 to 25, would sign the law, making Ithaca bians and gay men. are now nervous about next fell's the first municipality in New York The bill, introduced with the ARI held its annual AIDSWalk on June 4» raising $90,000. elections, largely because of devel to adopt legislation that specifi supportof Govemor Pataki, passed Above, ARI director Paula Silvestrone (right) at Cobbs Hill opments in Nassau County* which cally includes prote'-tions for by a vote of 48 to 12, with alt 25 Park before the 10 k pledge event began. More photos on p. 15. experienced a series of anti-Semitic transgendered persons. Democrats and 23 out of 36 Re hate crimes last spring. Nassau Re "We're proud that Ithaca is again publican senators voting in favor. publicans have come under a pow on the forefront of civil rights in The measure passed on June 7 was erful attack by a coalition ofjewish, Reach out with pride New York. This real victory paves then reconciled with a hate crimes gayand civil rights groups, who sup the way to covering transgender bifl passed in February by the State port the hate crimes bill. over week of July 9-16 persons under our local non-dis Assembly, and approved by both Openly gay Senator Tom Duane, crimination law," said Roey houses on June 23. By Stisari Jordan the coinmunity," said Tanya who has himself experienced hate Thorpe, the Ithaca Field Orga The law will increase penalties Ro<*ester> Gay Pride VVeek; JuJy Snioihsky, Pro|^m D*reCtor/*We attacks, held hearings around the nizer for the Empire State Pride by one step for people convicted % 16, will see tfie l^t community coukt use volunteers in a huge va state as co-chair of the Senate Mi Agenda. Thorpe and other mem of hate-motivated crimes. If a crime ^Veachingout wSth prkie** to each riety of roles, from eariy in the nority Task Force on Hate Crimes, bers of the Pride Agenda staff would otherwise be classified as an ^cêr and d^ jp-eater Rochescer moming to the end of d>e poetry ftlde Tea D^nce, The dance will govemment can and should protect transgender community in this and age. The law is designed to resdlr^ to iênt» fbr ffthtSês. take place at tiie East Avenue home its citizens from bias-related vio state," said Pauline Park of the ensure that onfy those who are **Thfs year's Pride Cetebraôn of j«^ 0riggs, from 4 to 8 p4]n. lence, harassmentand intimidation... New York Association for Gen genuinely motivated by hatred for h the lat^gest Rochester Nis ever Tickeesare f 2Q in advance and $is It is shameful that this bill was blocked der Rights Advocacy (NYAGRA), a particular group of people are hadfVrich Nafparateeventssched* at the door, arid can be purchased because of a refusal to extend pro the first statewide transgender prosecuted for committing a hate uled over an e%h&t^ period at thi^ Pride Agenda office at Village tections based on sexual orienta political organization in Nctw York. crime. The measure also includes a More ^Kut a dca«»i area; grot^ Gate^ ^r at Outlaodi^ or the Fride tion...." "This is the first transgender-in- mahdatory reporting requirement v^ businesses are involved In C6#)ipire State Pride Agenda, jurisdiction in the state of New cies, so that patterns of hate crimes Gay Aiiiance &cecudve Director. available from the Pride A^nda at which has worked and lobbied for York, and it bodes well for the can be tracked. Currently, only **We are very proud to be coordi" 27f.24m the legislation, said, "We are ex passage of fiilly transgender-inclu- about 35 out of SOO law enforce Ttating this amazing week of activl>^ C>h d^same evening, the Roch^ tremely pleased that the Senate sive hace crimes laws and anti ment agencies in New York track tiei; At ch^ y«ar'$ l^kJe Cel^r^ est# Transgender OrganiziMjon Republican leadership has recog discrimination laws elsewhere in hate crimes. iton. chem is tnily someth^ fbr will hold its Ijlpvie Nl^t, featuring nized the need for a law to confront the state," said Paric Similar legis The State Assembly has ap ev^wTCHTie to erijoy.'^ the Oscar-înnlng (for Best Ac> hate violence, including hate crimes lation Is underway in N.Y.C. proved hate crimes measures for "Volunteerbig ait the picnic is a tress) Soys Oont Oy. The fihn wlJJ against lesbians and gay men. After The new iaw creates four new the past 11 years, but the legisla grei^ w^ to get involved with be aôwn at 7 p,m. it ttê GAGV 11 long yearSf this is a historic vic- misdemeanors, each punishable tion has continuously been blocked ' IjiS^Wesai^^^ Hate continued on p. 3 by a fine of up to $ 1,000 and/or up to a year's jail time. These are" Police arrest man, 31, in David Pellow murder Bias-Motivated Harassrhent, Bias- Motivated Intentional Criminal By John Randall is a drug and alcohol treatment cen fender Julie Cianca. involves the intent to cause death Mischief, Bias-Motivated Reckless On June 2, Rochester police ter run by the Salvation Army. David Fellow's autopsy revealed under conditions of depraved indif Criminal Mischief, and Bias-Re charged a man with the March Marc Sibley Masciangelo, a 31- blows to the head, and that he had ference to human life, where a lated Graffiti Making. death of David Pellow, 52. year old white male, vâs charged been strangled. He had died 12-16 person recklessly creates a grave Gender identity or presenta with manslaughter in the first de About a dozen oJFficers had been hours before the body was discov risk of death, and causes death. tion is defined in the law to "in gree, and was arraigned on June 3. working on the case since Pellow ered. Evidence Indicates that this (For more information, see clude a person's gender identity, He is being held awaiting trial at was- found dead in his Hickory was not a chance meeting, and that lawyers.com/glossary, and self innage, appearance, expres Monroe County Jail in lieu of $ 10,000 the victim had known his assailant Street apartment (off Mt. Hope) www.courts.state.ny.us/ sion, or behavior, whether or not bail. According to prosecuting DA for some time. Apparently, there on March 13. Although there was juryinst.htm) that gender identity, self image, Stephen Sercu, a preliminary hear was an argument and a struggle no sign of forced entry, the apart Under New York law, a person appeanmce, expression, or being will be held on July 5 at 11 a.m., prior to Fellow's death. ment had been ransacked, and sev is guilty of Murder Second when, havk^r is different from that tradi before Judge Byrnes, to determine If eral items taken. Police were able In New York. Akrnslcnighter in the with intent to cause the death of tionally associated with the the there is reasonable cause to to track and arrest the suspect by first iiegree can be charged when a another person, he or she causes person's sex at birth." hoki the suspect for Grand jury tracing articles taken from Pelk>w*s person, "with intent to cause seri the death of such person. INTENT -Empire State Pride Agenda apartment. The suspect's address hearings in about three to six months. ous physical injury to another per nteans consck>us objective or pur- Masciangelo's lawyer is public de was listed as 745 West Ave., which son causes their death". Murder Pellow continued on p. 10 Newsbrieli cent, on p. 10 QlVi?Cl? A2 t HM «t»«FTY -CtOS )6> I. f^ t 0 %« U M » E A 2 6 nor wfl wertf^fodim fo IXTTERS TO THE EDITOR: putes ketwMt individuals. We Hete continued fronn p. I Th* opinions of columnists, editorial writ- the right to edit for sga^ contended all along — the hate crimes Issue «rs snd oth«r contributing wHtert ar« wttl printihbnympiis ted^ 3^ tory over hate and anti-gay prejudke in affects people all over the state. It's a tribute to th«ir own and do not necessarily reflect and pbofM mitntui; .irnj>rmrtrt«d m rhr~- New York. On behatf of the iesbian and gay the Coalition that other groups couki have had the collective attitude of the Gay AUiance Editor, confkkntiaiity wiH be respected community, I thank our partners in the the law long ago, without 'sexual orientation,' Perspectives of the Genesee Valley or the Empty Ctoset. Submissions are due by the ISth of the We WtH print tetters at the editor's discre month ac Jewish, African AmeHcan, Asian, Latino and but they woukin't pass a bias bill which had bias tion and on a space available basis.We will Tbe Empty Cloeet. 179 Atbntic Ave. women's communities who have stood by . written into it." viewpoints that matter not print personal attaclcs on individuals. Rochester NY 14607-1255 us, knowing ûit if they agreed to drop the On the question of how the bill will actually words 'sexual orientation* the bill would affect the lives of gay New Yorkers, Levi said, have passed years ago. I also want to thank "One of the most important factors in the bill is those Republicans and Democrats who had the mandate for tracking informatk>n- We haven't the courage to vote for a bill that remains had hard data (on anti-gay crimes) and now we unpopular with some conservative groups. IVewsfront• LOCALAND STATE NEWS s A wise investment will. {think it creates a deterrent to certain hate Taking pride We dedicate today's victory to the tens of crimes. Criminal taw Is based on the assumption ponent of the Republican Party's former N.Y.C. Councilmember Christine Quinn; thousands of New Yorkers who have been that penalties will deter crime. Also, gay men and "holy war on gays," named Schlessinger on the Policy Institute of the National Gay victims of hate violence while we struggled lesbians on the street will feel empowered now June 11 as a potential vice presidential run and Lesbian Task Force, and From Our Executive Director | to pass this bill." that this law is behind them, and they can go to ning mate in his campaign for the presidency StopDrLaura.com. Tim Sweeney, deputy executive director police and say, 'I was attacked,' without fearing on the Reform Party line. (See "A Letter to By Rob Gelder sity of our community can thrive both collec Richard Haymes of the Anti-Violence of the Pride Agenda, said, "We hope this they will be ridiculed, disbelieved, or re-victim Dr. Laura," page 10.) Community: noutt. A group of people living tively and separately. Project said. "For years 'Dr.' Laura has represents a breakthrough in the way In ized." -GLAAD; NOW; Anti-Violence Project; together as a smaller sbcial unit within a larger So from here we begin to define out com been spewing hate and intolerance over which the Republican majority in the State Levi atso feels that the passage of the law wilt StopDrLaura.com; Peter Freiberg, The Wash one, and having interests, work, etc. in com munity* Do you identify as lesbian, bisexual, the airwaves under a dubious cloak of Senate viev^ lesbian and gay issues. We are have an effect on the gay community's relation ington Blade mon. ttansgender or gay? Do you value the empow science, medicine and religion. By con ochester Pride Week 2000 is aimost upon us, and our community has a lot to be proud also pleased that an overwhelming majority ship with the Republican Party, depending on Pride continued from p. I Before we can consider thc idea of invest erment and affirmation of jrour identity? Do tinually dehumanizing lesbians, gay men of this year. The recent passage of the state hate crimes law, after 11 years of struggle, of the Republican senators had the convic how the fall elections go. "I think one thing it will Community Center, 179 Atlantic Ave. ing in something, we always -want to be sure you value thc creation of an atmosphere in and peopte of transgender experience, is reason to take pride in the Empire State Pride Agenda, Sen. Tom Duane and the tion to join Senator Roy Goodman and the do is allow us to talk to Republicans afcer the fact, On Monday, July 10, local writers and R of what it is in which wc make that invest which our diversity can thrive? If so, then you her rhetoric contributes to a social envi other members of the Senate Minority Task Force, the Hate Crimes Bill Coalition, and, of three other Republican sponsors ofthe bill. and say, this did or didn't have an effect potiticatly performers will collaborate on an evening of ment. In this case, I would like to begin are part of thc GAGV community. ronment that makes hate violence against course, everyone from Rochester who has lobbied and worked to pass this legislation. They wfll see that there is only an upside to on you, WeVe ahvays heard. *l*ll lose my seat if entertainment tided "Generation Q 2000: defining what community means to us. The Invest:{Vf^. To spend (time, effort, etc.) queer people seem morally acceptable standing against hate and discrimination I vote for this.' I'll wager no seat will be lost over Poetry, Prose and Performance," The The Gay Alliance*s TASS Program for gay people who have made us proud of them and wonderful thing about beginning to define with the expectation ofsome satisfaction. and justified. WCBS would never give against lesbians and gay men. I want to this... (Republkans) will see they were holding on evening, organized by poet and journalist youth, and many other lgbt service programs proud to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or the community we share is that it's a bit more ^X'henever we invest resources, we do so credence and airtime to preachers of spect^cally acknowledge the tremendous to an outdated paranoia." Michele Spring-Moore, will begin at 8 p.m. at around the state, are up and flourishing, due to transgender in 2000—people who have made fluid than being put into print in the Wêhster^s hoping for greater growth and results. That bigotry against any other minority, and leadership of the Democrats in the State Levi added, "(The bitt) puts gays and lesbians the Litde Theatre Cafe, 240 East Ave. the historic state funding initiative for which a difference in o\XTpersottai\xvGS. I was amazed Dictionary, could be investing in a mutual fund to see a they should drop Schlessinger Immedi in May when a fire broke out two doors down Senate — they used every means at their into New York law. The words *gay* and Mesbian' ately." A Women's Internet Meet and Greet is the Lesbian and Gay Health and Human Ser '"OChat does community mean to you? Does return on our cash investment. That could be from me, and who shouid I see wielding a disposal to keep this issue on the front don't appear (In the taw code) and we didn't exist scheduled for Tuesday, Juiy 11 at Muther's. vices Network has worked so hard. The money it define your family — your neighborhood investing in outselves — taking the time to Daily protests nationwide against the sledgehammer to open the hydrant right in burner. This victory also shows that dogged, legally in New York State, and now we do. Bruno 40 S. Union St. This event is open to all has grown from a million in 1998 to $2,675 — your city—your occupation — or sexual achieve goals we set. That could be investingin Paramount-produced show have included front ofmy house but Therese Mancuso, the grassroots persistence does pay off. On voted for this himself, which he didn't have to do. women, and will feature a door prize, free million for the 2000-2001 fiscal year. Again, we identity? No matter how we define it^ we find something greater than ourselves — like our street demonstrations, online activism, Rochester Fire Department's liaison to the behatf of the Pride Agenda and the Hate He commented something to the effect that the munchies, beer specials and a special edition can be proud ofthe Pride Agenda's work, and ourselves living each day within overiapping community. negotiations, gay employee groups, con that of the people from all over the state who Igbt community! The crew did an impressive Crimes BitI Coalition, I want to thank ail the time may have come when we need to realize of women's trivia. It will take place between circles, or even concentric circles that By investing in our community, wc receive a sumer clout and advertising in high-pro people across the state who have been that prejudice and discrimination are bad things. persevered to bring this funding about, and job with that fire, and I was proud that Therese file media outlets. "The whole movement 5 and 9 p.m. respresent the complexities of our lives. sense of value from knowing that our invest lobbying their senators at their district of condnue to make it an annual reality. is One Of Us. He conceded that there's bigotry against our Also on Juty 11 at Muther's, the Men of Within all of humanity, wc are members of ment will go a long way to af fi rm and empower has taken on a life of its own," said John fices, handing out flyers to commuters, group and that this bigotry is bad. That's a We can be proud of the many different lgbt The passage of the civil union law in Ver Aravosis of Washington, D.C, a co- Color Heafth Awareness Project (MOCHA), many diverse communities that help define others who share that same sense of belong phonebanking and writing letters." mont is also a source of pride this year. Many * historic first Also, Tom Duane's presence as a the Color Outside the Line Crew and the groups, gay-inclusive churches and commu us as individuals. ing. founder of the StopOrLaura website. nity service agencies that make Rochester a Rochesterians have friends and relatives in Pride Agenda legislative counsel Ross Levi colleague In the senate, and his sharing his story GAGV will sponsor an event titled "Cel rd like for us to consider the communiry By investing in our community we declare i "We've put the issue on the radar screen. good city to be gay in. The mere fact that Pride Vermont, My ex-sister-in-law (and friend) is a told the Eirptf Qoset that he believes the of gay-bashing, made a reat difference (to the ebrating the Other Colors of the Rainbow." that the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley our faith in the future. A future that is better, Dr Laura is now a buming issue. Her events now take place for a full week is evi Vermont state legislator, who was praised to passage of the bill was the result of several Republkan senators)." The Gay Alliance will host its annual Open serves, through its mission to educate, advo stronger and morc affirming for those that every move is (v^tched nationally). Para dence of our large and healthy community. me by attorney Beth Robinson for her "pas factors. "The election v^âs important, the Area senators voting in favor of the bill were House at the Community Center, 179 At cate and celebrate. In the preamble to its may follow us. It's also investing in making a mount and the advertisers understand Event sponsors this year include the Business sionate support" for the union biU, which put fact that Nassau County is in turmoil was James Alesi. R-Perinton; Richard Doliinger, R- lantic Ave., on Wednesday, iuiy 12. The constitution, the GAGV defines itself as a better today. >Xê can make a positive differ that the gay community is a force to be Forum, COAP, ESPA. the GAGV, Latino her pK)litical career at nsk. 1 was proud ofmy important," he said. "Also, our multi-fac Brighton, and Mary Lou Rath, R-Amherst (Erie Alliance is celebrating the Center's IOth coalition of individuaJs and groups working ence now whiie ensuring a better tomorrow. reckoned with." Mission, the Transgender Organization, MO ex-sister-in-law! How often we have cause to eted approach made a real difference. The Co.) Area senators voting against the bill were anniversary at the building on Adantic Ave. to empower lesbian, bisexual, gay and VC'orking together as a community, we have Paramount has responded by issuing CHA, the Color Outside the Lines Crew, and feel grateful for the strong support we receive Senate Minoricy Task Force held hearings, John Kuhl, R-Hammondsport (Steuben Co.); The Board, staff, volunteers and community transgender persons to affirm their idendty, boundless possibilities. statements that it is "disappointed" at including in Nassau County. It had four co- Patricia McGee, R-Delevan (Cattaragus Co.); leaders will welcome everyone to the recep ImageOut Film Festivai. (Speaking o{ from our heterosexual allies, whether they are and to create an atmosphere where the diver Tiianks for the read. Proctor and Gamble's decision not to ImageOut, we can take pride in having a terrific relatives, friends, co-workers, or p»eopie we chairs: Tom Duane, Sen. Patterson from George Maziarz, R-N Tonawanda (Niagara Co.); advertise (as reported in the June Empty tion, to be held from 7 to 9 p.m. film festival ever\' faU here in the Imaging Cit}'.) don*t even know (for instance, members of Senate Democrats From Our Readers Harlem, Sen. Mendez from upper Manhat Michael Nozzoiio, R-Fayette (Seneca Co.); Dale Ooset), and that it is committed to pre Latino Mission will host an Open House of You can meet with representatives of many gay-inclusive congregations), who are work tan and the Bronx, and Sen. Lactiman from M. Volker, R-Depew (Eric Co.) Volker and other senting "society's moral and ethical Is their own on Thursday, July 13, with food, Williamsburg in Brooklyn. Also, the Hate opponents said that they do not feel thac any music and prizes. Everyone is welcome to connmunity groups at the GAGV Picnic on ing to help us because it's the right thing to do. send pride greetings Todav, we have even more reason to cel sues" on the Dr. Laura TV show "without Finally^ let's take pride in ourselves for Crimes Bill Coalition brought together over groups should be singled out for ''special" pro join them at 6 p.m. at ARI. 1350 University July 16, and find the group that nrveets your To thc Editor. ebrate than we usually do. After more than a creating or contributing to an environ havinggottcn through another vear with cour IOO groups from across the state; it was tection. Ave. needs for fun and a sense of belonging. On behalf of the Democratic Conference decade of fighting, a hate crimes bill will ment of hurt, hate or intolerance." Right age and elan. Those of us who volunteered for headed by Howard Katz, regional director -New York Post; Empire State Pride Agenda; jay The same night, ImageOut Film Festival It is not just orgafiizations that have given us ofthe State Senate, I am happy to join vou in almost certainly become law before the Leg wing commentators accuse the protest of the Anti-Defamation League. We did Gallagher, Gannett Albany Bureau; Office of Sen. will sponsor a sneak-preview fundraiser cause to be proud this year. We can all think of community groups and projects; those who celebrating Pride in New York. While I am islature adjourns for the summer. We have ers of censorship. leafletting. and had flyers targetttng particu Tom Duane showing of But I'm a Cheerleader. Tickets are individuals, gay and straight, who have in came out to family, friends or at work; those unable to be there with you, I send you my been asking the Senate Majority to allow a Gay activists and their allies intend to lar senators all over the state. These were $ 10 and are available at Pride Connection. spired us over the past 12 months (and for who came out to themselves; those who batded best wishes for a successful event. vote on the bill for 11 straight years, but to no press forward with thdr efforts to get senators who had either no opinion on hate New Yorkers protest Outlandish and Gutenberg Books. For more vears before as well), and have made a differ illness; those who stayed off alcohol or drugs; avail. Apparendy the twelfth was the charm. Paramount to drop the show. Mean As you know. New York State has a rich crimes, or had said good things but had not information, call ImageOut at 271 -2640. The ence to our community. The Alliance honored those who lobbied and marched for our rights; >Xniiie it is sad to me that their recent acquies "Dr." Laura at WCBS while, the and-gay Family Research Coun history in the struggle for gay, lesbian, bi acted. The Coalition put them on notice film will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Litde some of these folks at our annual dinner in those who survived daily life in the halls of a cence was a politically calculated move in New Yorkers protested WCBS's plans to air cil met with Procter and Gamble officials sexual, and transgendered rights, from the that this was the time to deliver. Theatre, 240 East Ave. April: Harry Bronson, Nancy Casey, Tom high school; those who survived harassment birth ofthe modern movement at the Stone stead of a change of heart, Tm elated to see "Dr." Laura Schlessinger's TV show on June 5. on June 12 in an unsuccessful attempt to On Friday, July 14, the GAGV presents a Kreuger,* Carlos Leal, Jill Donnelly, Dolores on the stteet; those who lost their jobs be wall Inn over 30 years ago, to holding one of these protections extended to millions of ^'Coalition members reached out to all The protest took place at the Trump Building. reverse their decision not to advertise on Family Movie Night for families with elemen Kleinberg and Gloria Becker. We can be proud cause of homophobia, but struggled on; those the first Pride Marches in the countrv in New Yorkers who need them. This has been constituents to write or call their legisla 767 Fifth Ave. Sponsors of the demonstration Schlessinger's show. The other major tary-school-aged children, at the Commu of Ed Klorman and Sabra Behrouzy-Far, who who are raising kids and keeping a family 1970, to now being able to boast a vibrant, a long time in coming, and 1 am thrilled to be tors,*' Levi continued. "Sen, Duane had done included N.Y.S. Senator Tom Duane; the Empire companies that have distanced them- nity Center. The film Matilda will start at 6:30 founded a Gay-Straight Alliance at Brighton together, without society's recognition or sup- outspoken, and involved community over a able to share this victory with you. a motion to discharge the bill, which called State Pfid^ Agenda; GLAAD; Gay Men of Afiican sehês from Schlessinger inckjde Xerox. p.m. Pizza and soda will be available. The High School (see page 6). We can bc proud of port; those who found love and/or sexual million strong. I am proud to honor that the question and pretty much forced Speaker Descent; Gay and Lesbian Community Services AT&T, United Airlines. Toys *R Us and Unfortunately, GLBT New Yorkers still evening is fr-ee, but donations are appreci- Babs Reimensnyder of PFLAG, who had the fulfillment in a society that would deny us history with you and to pay tribute to your Bruno to decide whether to let the bill onto Center, N.Y.C. Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence American Express. Letters continued on p. 10 the floor. The Coalition proved what we*d idea for the Book Distribution Project fea- both; thos^ho took a stand and stood up for victories over the vears. Project; NOW (N.Y); People of Color in Crisis; Rightwing extremist f^t Buchanan, pro Pride continued on p. 10 tured in thejune EC^ and made it reality with themselves and for us... we are all heroes. 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Orlando Convention Center, stte of the confer fed Iiate crinies iaw ment ofdie Texas Constitution. TaKsshas The financial statement shows that total paying attendance, they say, may mean that A memo from festival organizers Indi ence. As Bapdst delegates inside began dieir Tlie Senate voted on June 20 to extend protec had a sodomy law since I860, but decrimi expenses for the festival werc $982,151.34, less nnoney was stolen from the fesdval than cated 42 boxes of green wristbands (fbr introduction ot motions and resolutions, the tions under the federal hate crimes laws on the nalized sodomy by opposite-sex partners In which, coupled with the statement's total preôusly believed. Aprtt 29), totalling 458*874, and 40 boxes group of protestors bk>cked one smaH exit as a basis of sexuai orientation, gender and dis^li* 1974. According to one ofthe statements, 72,566 income of $619,145.73. indicates the festi fram April 30. totalHng446436wrisdxmds, symbolk protest, using a banner diat read **No ties. In his 2-1 majority opinion, justice Joim S. people paid $5 to attend the festival over the val loss at $363,005.61. Festival ot^ganizers comirig to a total of 82 boxes with 905.4 i 0 Exk Without Justice.''PoHce char:ged the group The bill, whkh now must win approval in the Anderson wrote, "The simpfe feet is, the Newsfronts two-day period, contradicting earlier reports toki the Washitigtxm Bhde the first week in wristbands In all. The wristbands had been • NATIONALAND INTERNATIONAL NEWS with "unlawful aisembi/'and 22 spent die night House of Representatives, was proposed by same beiiavior is criminal for some, but not that at least 100.000 people paid the "dona June that the $ 159,006 "toul loss" shown taken to the HRC offices direcdy after the in j^L Senators Edward Kennedy P-Mass.) and Gor for others. I>ased sofely on the sex of the tion** required fbr festival entry on April 30 in the summary refiects the sum they fcsthol closed, because one of die march GM» Ford^ Chrysler ofthe Human Rights Campa^. "We've never Among diose arrested were tfie Rev. Dr, don Smith (R-Ore.) Although the Republkan individuab wfio engage in tfie beiiavior ... ak>ne. with 50,000 paying on April 29. The believe was stolen from the festival. board members, Margu-et Conway, is really seen an industry get together as a group James Lawson, a Methodist minister who trained Party opplates eariier reports came from Millennium March The march and festival had entered a employed by HRC and had access to the to offer benefits to and say, "We're going to institute these ben Dr. Martin Luther King . Jr. in Gandhfs prin senators voted in favor. Only one Democrat, tfie Texas Equal FUghts Amendment's guar organizers, whose counc was based on the written agreement that the festival tum offkes on the night of the festival. After efits. ciples of non-violence, and was a leader in the Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WVa.) opposed. antee of eqtnJhy under the law." over 65 percent of its net proceeds to the same sex partners Mills saki that about 3,400 companies, in cok>r-coded wristbands which the festival completingtheir count, the MMOW board '60s civil rights movement; Jimmy Creech, a The Kennedy-Smith bill, if enacted, woukJ march, in recum for promoting thc for- The court added, "Moreover, it does not Detroit's Big Three announced on June 7 cluding 93 Fortune 50 companies, already gave to people who had paid. members recumed the wristbands to festi Metiiodist minister wfiose credentials were represent the first major expansion ofthe hate profit festival as an official MMOW event. follow diat, simply because the Texas Le^ that they will extend health care benefits to offer health benefits to domestic partners. A financial summary released by festival val officials on May 11. revoked fbr performing same sex commitment crimes law since it was first passed in 1968. The According to the festival's statement, it islature has enacted as law what may be a the partners of lesbian and gay empk^yees. Companies want to attract talented vmrkers organizers states that the total number of Jose Ucles, one of three partners In ceremonies, and the Rev. Ed Harris, a gay current law covers only race, religion, color incurred a k>ss rather than a profit and has moral cfioice ofthe majority, tfie courts are About 345,000 workers will be affected in a t^t job market, and now that increasing people who paid to enter die festival site over Millennium Productions, said, "Some of us retired Baptist minister. Harris said, 'The South and national origki. no money to give to the march. March bound to acquiesce. Our Constitution by tfie policy change, which n«ay indkate numbers of workers are out of the ckiset, the the two day period was 72,962, and total were going on the assumption that at least em Baptists were my guide into my spiritual life, Tfie House fu^ so ftw refused to pass hate- organizers said they had put together their does not protect morality; it does, how that same sex domestk partner benefits companies are forced to meet their needs by entry sales amounted to $366,690. not the 100,000 p>eople attended on Sunday and and Tm very grateful, btit the church is causing crimes bilb, and it is unclear flow great the $ 1.5 million budget in the expectation that ever, guarantee equality to all persons un are becoming standard corporate proce making their polkies more equitable $750,000 originally estimated. After adding maybe 50,000 or more attended on Satur so much emotional abuse to gay people. WeVe obstacles will be for the expanded iiate crimes they would get at least half of tfiat amount der the law." dure. General Motors Corp.. the Ford To diank the corporations for implement $487,912 collected for food and beverages, day. We were basing this on thc number not skk and we're not sinful." measurcThe Senate passed a similar NII last from the festival to ofibet their overhead -Lambda Legal Defense and Education ing their new policies (and to counter com die final figure comes to $854,602 collected the march people gave us for Sunday, whkh Motor Co., and the Chrysler Dhfisk>n of "For far too k>ng die Bible has been used to y&ur, but it died in a conference committee. fnind at the festival site, as opposed to the expenses. DaimlerChrysler AG saki that they nude plaints diey arc no doubt receiving from anti was 100,000." He said that he believes a caricature and demean sexual and gender mi However, it approved Democratic and Repub $ 1,237,912 original estimate, which was based the decisk>n as part of new contracts made gay forces), call Loma Udey at GM. (313)556- The two groups say they cannot recon "significant" number of people entered die norities,"' saki the Reverend Mel White of the lican versKMis by voke vote last year. This on the bdJcf that 150.000 people had paki Puerto Ricans asIc in 1999 with the United Auto Workers. 5000, or http://www.gm.com/tools/ cile the differences in their separate wrist festival grounds widiout paying, perhaps Universal Fellowsfilp of Metropolitan Commu year's ma|or roll-call victory could make a admission. Starting on Aug. I. employees can apply feedbackhtmL For Ford, call Ed Miller at band counts; the festival says diat 43,440 assuming diat the $5 admission fee was nity Churcfies, co-founder of Soulforce. "This difference in the House, especially if accompa repeal of sodomy law to receive medkal, dental and prescriptk>n (313)322-9211. or 800-392-3673 (wait for The summary concludes that the total loss attended the festival on April 30, while actually an optional "donation." summer, we are launchinga long-term Soulforce nied by pressure from the administration. march officials came up with a count of Gay rights advocates marched in San Juan, benefits fbr dieir domestic partners, in the operator); http://www.fordvehiclcs.com/ experienced was $159,006.90. However, a "The truth is," Ucles said, "that no one program of civil disobedience at national and Opponents ofthe bHI, including Presidential between 100,000 and 109,000. A May 10 Puerto Rko on June 4 to demand tfiat same way as hecerosexual couples. Work fordcountry/your.asp- For DaimlerChrysler, separate financial statement released by Mil knows how many people really came regk>nal church conferences, conventions and candkiate George W. Bush, say that existing memo from the March Board Executive homosexuality t>e made legal in the U.S. ers and their partners will keep the benefits call Megan Giles at (248)512-2894, or http:// lennium F*roductions, LLC, entided "Profit through those gates." assemblies. We are tired and angry of die bws are suffkient. and diat gays, women and Committee to the Festival indicates that territory. after the workers retire. Current retirees www.daimlerchrysler.com/index_e.htm. and Loss vs. Actual by Job," states that the He said diat Millennium Productions will misinformation diat churdies across die coun* the disali>led do not need "spcciaT protection. 489,000 blue wristbands (from the April Sex between peopfe ofthe same gender will not be eligible. -Associated Press total income for the festival amounted to declare bankruptcy. try use to condemn us, and we are committed Associated Press; 77»e Wds/ungton Post 30 festival) were taken to the Human b punbiiable in Piierto Rko by 10 years in David Murphy. Ford vice president of $619,146. This total includes $366,690 in -Lou Chibbaro, Jr., The Woshrngton Bhde to bringing the truth to them relentlessly." Festival organizers say entry sales, but indicates only $159,023 In Rights Campaign's offices (the HRC was a prison. No one fias ever been char;^ human resources, said. 'The benefit is say The Orlando protest followed a t^y 10 Texas court reverses beverage sales, adding in $63,932.73 in ven major organizer of the march). The com under the law, and a lesbian pastor who ing to employees and future employees, Faith group protests demonstration in Cleveland. Ohio, at the Gen fewer people paid than dor fees and $29,500 in festival corporate mittee said that it counted 380 full boxes sodomy convictions recently offered herself as a test case was 'Look, we are a diverse company and we do eral Conference of the United Methodist sponsors. hokiing 1.000 wristbands each, whkh wouki at Baptist conference A Texas appellate court on June 8 declared the notarrested. Nonetfidess. protestors saki, recognize not only race and gender, but originally thought Church, and a pretest on June 24/25 at die give a total of 380,000 wristbands. This Soulforce, a coalition of lgbt and hetero state's "Homosexual Conduct" law unconsti die law CTKourages and legitimizes preju sexual orientation.'" Neither the summary nor the profit and Presbyterian Gmral Assembly in Long Beach, The owners of Millennium Productions, LLC, would imply that about 109,000 wrist- sexual people offaith wfio are dedicated to tutional, overtuming the convictions of two dke and discrimination, and tfiey asked "This is really a landmark," said Kim Mills loss statement mention the $400,000 repay- Calif. (See Opinion, page 8). the company that produced the Millennium bringing about justice for sexual minorities, men whom Houston polke arrested in an legislators to repeal die taw. -Soulforce held a protest in Oriando. Fla. on June 14 at apartment for engaging in consensual sex. -Associated Press

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SM^TY CLOSET I U t Y 2 /«• ^, ^ P«a<«ir>^ O^ VPt?* PW«fe M High School's Gay-Straight Alliance July 9th-16th By Soyuna Fata "No one wants to go to a club where they have M By now, just about everyone has heard of Dr. to look over their shoulder to see if anyone is Laura Schlesinger and the controversy surround watching them go into the gay dub." And ing the Dr. Laura Show. The fear is that her laclc Sabra agrees, "The way it is set up now, it's a M of understanding of what it is to be gay, coupled gay straight-alliance. Just because someone is Fod)«§t«r lVr({« ;ôoo with the fact that she voices her conservative at the club, it doesn't mean they are gay, it just M political opinions on a radio show broadcast to means they are supj>ortive." millions, will cause an even greater tift between They were also very cautious about advertis the gay and straight communides. ing the club. Sabra appeared on the school GRCi3F's Annual Pride l>arade Other Events Indude: Given the nature ofthe situadon, it might bc closcd-circLiit morning TV show^ to announce Saturday, July ISttv 6.-00 pm Sunday, July 9 hard to see it as an opportunity for bnnging the thc formation of the club. Those wishing to two communities closer, but that's exacdy What attend needed to ask where the meeting was. Begins at OMTier of Park & Orunsvvick ESt^^ Fint Annual Pride Tea tkuioi 4-8 pm,2S70 fast Ave. two Brighton l-Iigh seniors did. They also don't post signs, so as not to deal IfodmterTrmsg^nderOrgmaation'sA^lom Nigfit. 7 pn^ In March, Ed Klorman passed a petition with others defacing them. Sabra Behroury-Far and Ed Klorman attended the Empire State Pride Agenda's spring GRGLBF's Annual Cultural Festival against Dr. Laura around his school. He was They took a lot of precautions, but al the dinner in April, where ESPA's Tim Sweeney mentioned their achievement in his speech. AAonday, July 10 amazed by the response. After acquiring over same time, their club has been met with sup Saturday, July 1 Sth following 200 student and facLilty signatures, he showed port from faculty, administration and parents. the parade Currently the club averages 25-30 members the petition to his friend Sabra Behrouzy-Far. at Village Cate Square To them, this overwhelming resp>onse was a per meeting and has an e-mail list of 70. WonMmi Internet Meet Of Cnet, 5^9 pm.Muaher's. 40 SoâhUnonSL sign that they had the support that they needed Speaking of parents, what do Ed and Sabra's f^letmtu^ the Other Coknsqf the RmUMnv.Mutha's.AO South \^^ to start a Gay-Straight Alliance at their school. parents think? They are thrilled. Ed's parents GAGVs Annual Pride Picnic They called the alliance Students fitr a Tolerant are extremely supportive of his formation of Sunday, July 16th at 1K)0-6K)0 pm Wednesday, July 12 Community and focused on finding where ho and involvement in the club. Ed*s mother, a i^MfUM/CACn*^ ONfinuinJty Cenfier 0)pOT Hbi^ mophobia existed in the school, and on educat psychologist, says, "He's my son and I love at Genesee Valley Park. Elmwood Ave. Entrance ing themselves and others. Their goals range him." ftom changing teacher policies to include pro Sabra's mother is a lesbian who has encour Tliursd2y,July13 visions for same-sex couples, to changing the aged Sabra to be involved in groups such as IJilinoMissioHi Open Houses 6 pnAStinsoUtwersty Ave. Health Curriculum to include gay issues. COLAGE (Children Of Lesbian And Gays ImageOut Rim festhnlShowint^ 730 pm, Little Theater, 240 East Ave So far the club has had many speakers ftom Everywhere), which she talks about enthusias- groups like the Empire State Pride Agenda ticallv- Sabra's mother asks frequendy about come in and enlighten members, but the most the status of the club and is proud of the way Fridsy,July14 notable event so far was their Principles of in which Sabra supp»orts her mother's commu GACV^ fiumiyAfovi e A«(g^ 6i30 prrv GACV. 179 Adandc Ave. Religion Day. On that day, speakers such as nity. 3ni Annual »eak a Smieatfar Pride. 930 pm. Oub ca^^Centni Ave. Rabbi Allen Katy from Temple Sinai, Jan Ed and Sabra served as joint officers for the ¥i*gj,«;-^^ Korpella from the First Unitarian Church,Casey club this year, but have put together a panel of Saturday. July IS and Mary HUen Lopata ftom the Catholic Dio- five officers for next year. Each officer sup 'mm, ce*ie Gay and Lesbian Support Ministries, and ports one asfsect of the club, whiie working C^ Pride StDi7 Time>tr YtoMfi^ Childreti. ni aiTv aorcfen aKToss from N^^ Zen Buddhist Sunya Kjolhede spoke about together in a system of checks and balances. how their religions view homosexuality. Both Ed and Sabra are sad to be leaving their •'ir^îiiv; :=:>:•;•.•;••• •• :• •-::•."'::: Both Ed and Sabra find Brighton to be a brainchild, but are excited about the legacy tolerant community', and the school has many they will leave to the school, and plan to Cow O't ^ §*»« ](W IVnfel If your group would like to schedule an event groups that celebrate diversity', but as Ed says, continue to be active in their future endeavors. durir^ Rochester's Gay Pride Celebratioa please contact "TX'e in the though." local glbt community are confident that theirj The school prcx-iously had a gav group, but it intelligence, strength and persistence will bring For more information, call the GAGV at 244-8640 did not succeed because of what both Ed and them success. inviinci B e surnmer or check out the details at www.gayalliance.org Sabra agree was the club's exclusivitv\ Ed savs, 1 z-'-^' For information about the Parade & Cultural Festival call the GRGLBF info-line at 234-8706. 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By Mel White or at least to hear our side ofthe story at http:/ VC^e at Soulforce want to thank Christian Century /www.souiforce.org. CAHMN'S KAMOKS for your editoriai (May 31) describing our civil By the way, the writer of your editorial disobedience in Cleveland's United Methodist didn't mention that the 191 people of faith General Conference as "media-driven street who were arrested in Cleveland at our "banal theater." protest" included every one ofthe "genuine" WEO, P.iyi. - CLOSE H^ PMDE You are correct. For 30 years Protestant and United Methodist heroes proclaimed jn your Catholic leaders have debated the homosexu editoriai. We stood proudly withjimmy Creech, ality issue. That debate itself has become a Gregory Dell, Don Fado and many of the prime source of suffering for millions of ies SAT. "Sacramento 67," as well as heroes from the P.M. - CiOa Saturday, July 15th 10 bian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. civil rights movement of the '50s and '60s, Soulforce volunteers are using "media-driven including Dr. Jim Lawson (the man who trained street theater*' at denominational gatherings the students who integrated the lunch counters this summer to send a clear message that for us SUN. P.M. - CLOSE and who rode tbe Freedom Busses) and Arun .)l Ocityiian this endless debate must end. Crandhi, the steward ofhis grandfather's legacy No longer will we sit siiendy in church con in nonviolence. ferences, conventions, assemblies, or congre I'm grateful that your editorial mentioned 1 ;/l gations where the Bible is used to caricature "Dr. King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail." HMke Olttt Mtt YOUR Mti and condemn us. No longer will we stand by in Theprimary thrust of that amazing document anger and grief while our relationships are was not to define civil disobedience or to demeaned and our ministries denied. No longer prescribe its use as a tool of spiritual resistance Sunday, July 16th 6pm-3am will we appear on church panels or media in future civil rights movements. At the heart SPSCtAL MOM ' broadcasts with people from ex-gay "trans of that historic letter is the author's terrible forming" ministries who believe our sexual disappointment with the "white church" for FOtt 2 NOON- 8 P.M ^rientadon is a sickness and a sin that can and its refusal to do justice for racial minorities. At should be changed. The debate is over. The our Soulforce event in Cleveland, Dr. King's ^ miss gay pride >^ vt^rdict is in. Homosexuality is not a sickness, eldest daughter, Yolanda, expressed a similar use Yoitn TtcKwrs Jrmnfmi not a sin. We, too, are the children of God, concern that white and black churches alike no cover created, redeemed, sustained, and accepted refuse to do justice for sexual minorities and without reservation by our loving Creator. quoted deeply moving passages from her r1,roiUji''^'ci) Our nonviolent demonstration at Cleveland father's writings that apply direcdy to our IS iust the first step. These acts of "media- cause. ^\T\ven srvet-tL tV^eai-er" signal tKe launch of a "The contemporary Church," Dr. King long-term Soulforce program of civil disobe writes, "is so often a weak, ineffectual voice dience and non-cooperation at other national with an uncertain sound. Itis so often the arch- and regional church conferences, conventions, supporter of the status quo. Far from being and assemblies. Call it what you will, but plan disturbed by the presence ofthe Church, the for it at your denominational headquarters, at power structure ofthe avefage community is your seminaries and colleges, and even at your consoled by the Church's silent and often individual churches across the country that vocal sanction of things as they iire. But the still see our lives as "incompatible with Chris judgment of God is upon the Church as never Tea Dance dan teaching," that refuse to bless our relation before. Ifthe Church of today does not recap c) sunny pntio-n fnv frozen cocktail -a fierce DJ ships or honor our call to service ture the sacrificial spirit ofthe early Church, it \X'e are committed to the nonviolence teach will lose its authentic ring, forfeit the loyalty of Showgirls ings of Jesus, Gandhi, and Kjng. We refuse to millions, and be dismissed as an irrelevant demonstrate violence ofthe heart, tongue, or social club with no meaning for the twentieth fist. We will bring truth in love relendessly to century." those who misunderstand and condemn us. NX'e will love our adversaries and take upon Wc at Soulforce-say, "Amen and amen!" ourselves any suffering that our direct actions PS: We are seeidng volunteers to join us in may cause. In Cleveland, for example, those of "media-driven street theater" (as the Christian An! AT EUR DJ NITE r Century calls it), or in spiritual resistaffce to uft arrested were honored with a permanent .;, • ^ . > - '- police record. We spent a day in paddy wagons, injustice (as we see it), in Denver, Colo., at the jails, and courtrooms across the city and, at Episcopal General Convention, July 8-14. In $1S0 each, collectively paid over S30,000 in formation on Denver will be posted soon on fines. We are willing to pay a whole lot more in the website at http://www.soulforce.org, 4 TOUCH TOURNAMENT S:' rime and energy as well as money to see the where you may sign up and find more infor suffering end. 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For more infonnation. see the Com look forward to continuing to work with you Treblemakers band Thank you again for reminding us that God's munit/ Center News page (page B15), or call Pride Parades Past to ensure every New Yorker*s equality and word Is eternal and unchanging. the Alliance at 244-8640. freedom. seeks new members Sincerely, Also on July 14, the third annual Break a Again, best wishes to you. We have come a To the Editor: Very Confused Sweat for Pride dance will benefit ESPA, the long way towards a truly inclusive and accept We'd like to ask anyotie who would Ukc to be -StopDrLaura.com GAGV, gayrochester.com and Come Out ing New York. I have faith that we can reach part of the Bassically Treblemakers band to and Play (COAP). Admission is $5, and the picase conuct us c/o of the GAGV Commu that goal together. N.Y. State Assembly dance is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. at Club GQ, nity Center, 179 Adanric Ave. We could use Sincerely, 444 Central Ave. (near the Amtrak statton). some more flag people and musicians and, passes SONDA again Senator Martin Connor Saturday, Juiy 15 will start with the GAGVs most of allj a couple of banner people would be Democratic Leader On June 13, by the widest margin ever, the annua! Gay Pride Story Time for Young great for our upcotning performances, as long New York State Assembly passed the bill Children. It wil feature stories including gay as the band has accepted the inviutions that known as "SONDA," the Sexual Oriencatk>n Amities, and an arts and crafts activity, and Saying goodbye to have been sent to them by the New York Sute Non-Discriminatkm Act (a.811), by a voce of will begin at 11 a.m. at Borders Books and Fait and Rochester's Labor Day Parade. The Silkwood Books 109 to 39. Music, across from Marketplace Mall. band is getting a new banner for future perfor Twenty-one of the Assembly's 51 Repub Later that day, the Gay Pride Parade will mances. We really could use more people. To the Editor: licans, including Minority Leader John Faso, kick off at 6 p.m. at the corner of Park Ave. rd also like to say congratuladons to Avenue As many p>eople are now aware, Sillcwood joined their Democratic colleagues In voting and Brunswick St. The route will head down Pub on their 25th anniversary this year (their Bookstore has gone out of business after 18 for the bill. In just two years, the number of Park to Goodman, and end at Village Gate liquor license was issued in 1975.) It's nice to years of serving the Rochester community. voces in opposition to the measure has de Square for the Cultural Festival. The Festival see a business around this k>ng. Keep going. Lefc The Snake Dance led by Radical Faery Ariel at the second Pride March in 1991. Above: This is a sad loss for us all. As a tribute, IVe set creased 26 percent. is an evening celebrating the pride and diver To everyone reading the paper, have a good "Dykes on bikes" at the 1992 Parade. up a page at my new website so that people can "The now overwhelming margin in Assem- sity of the Igbt community; for more informa and enjoyable Pride celebration, parade and say "Good-bye" and "Thanks" to this won bfy shows how hr we've come in getting tion on either the Parade or Festhral, call the picnic on the 15th and 16th of July. ! hope to derful and much-loved place. people to affirm that discrimination against Business Forum at 234-8706. see some of you at the parade. This page is intended to be permanent. If lesbians and gay men has no place in the The Gay Alliance will host its annual Gay Sincerely yours, you have memories, thoughts, feelings, well- Entpire State. We applaud Speaker Silver, Pride Picnic on Sunday, July 16, from I to 6 wishes, etc. which you'd like to express, please JP Hunter p.m. at Genesee Valley Park. Elmwood Ave. Assembly member Sanders (the bill's spon e-mail me at [email protected]. Drum Major -BTMB entrance (the same as last year). The usual sor) and alt the members of the Assembly There's also an e-mail link at the bottom of Pellow continued from p. I crowds of queer folk from the greater Roch vtô took a stand against discrimination," each page ofthe site. You can visit by going to pose. Thus, a person acts with intent to cause ester area, the Southem Tier, BufFalo, Syra said Empire State Pride Agenda Executive http://users.mindex.com/wayshelter. Be sure the death of another when that person's cuse, Toronto and further afield (including Director Matt Foreman. "We now call upon not to type www, as partof the address. Enter conscious objective or purpose is to cause other planets?) will dance, eat and socialize Senate Majority Leader Bruno and the Sen and use the temporary quick link in the "Main all aftemoon. The food vendors will be Susan that death. ate Republican Majority to allow this issue to Hall" or go through the permanent links from Plunkett, Lorraine's Lunch Basket, and Slice David PeHow. formerly of Canandaigua, is come to the Senate floor for a debate and the "Mailbox" or "VCêre to Go" sections to of Life Cafe. Community groups will have survived by his mother, four daughters, a vote — 31 years is way too long to waic" find the tribute. information tables and will provide special sister, and several grandchildren. Pellow was This year's vote continues a pattern of events of their own- Kerry, facilitatorof the Butch-Femme Con jche producer for both the Rochester Gay Republicans moving to support the measure. As in past years, picnic goers will be asked nection, has also been kind enough to allow^ Men's Chorus, and the Rochester Women's Last year, seven Repubticans, four from to park in the University of Rochester lot the group's P. O. box to be used as an address Community Chorus. The Chorus helped ar Nassau County, moved to the "yes" column. adjacent to Genesee Valley Park. This is for sending comments for me to post. range his funeral on March 17 and conducted This year, they were joined by two more of necessary so that the Alliance can continue Ifyou don't have e-mail but wouid like to a memorial service the following day at the their colleagues. contribute your comments, please address Downtown Presbyterian Church, Burial was A 1999 statewkie Zogby Poll of likely to hold the picnic at the Paric, since parking Lefc a Balloonmobile heads down Monroe Ave. in 1995. Above: MOCHA Project members on die roadv/ay or the grass Is prohibited by those letters to Silkwood Tribute, c/o The in the Pittsford Cemetery. voters found that 65 percent of New York Rochester Butch-Femme Connection, P. O. at the Cultural Festival at Village Gate, following Pride Parade 1999. Park authorities. A shuttle from the parking Newsbriefs continued from p. i ers "support legislation chat prohibits dis lot to the picnic grounds will be available, and Box 60698, Rochester, NY 14606. Thanks, crimination based on sexual orienution in handicapped parking will l>e provided nextto evervbodv! Take a letter to Dr employment, housing, public education and the Roundhouse. (Don't drink and drive.') Sincerely, Laura..* credit." Even 47 percent of those who say Lynx Gallucci they are "bom again Christians" would sup THE Advance tickets are $5 for general admis Dear Dr. Laura, SM port the measure. A 1993 state Republican sion and $ 13 to include beverages, and will be Thank you for doing so much to educate Party poll found 65 percent of Republicans available at many locations (see ad In this Concerned parent people regarding God's law. I have learned a stating that New York should "pass laws to issue). On the day ofthe picnic, donations of great deal from you, and I try to share that supports gay riglits protect homosexuals like it protects other $8 will be welcomed, and donations of $16 knovêdge with as many people as 1 can. groups." will include beverages. An advance Rainbow To the Editor When someone tries to defend the homo SONDA would add sexual orienution to Pass for $ 100 includes a cwo x three rainbow Just to say "Hello" to all of you. To begin sexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind 'JIlXfRs CONNE N the state's human rights law which prohibits flag; two beverage tickets and two mugs; one with, I am a 70-year old senior citizen. I have him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be discrimination based on sexual orientation in limited parking space next to the Round four sons, and one of my sons is gay. We love an abomination. End of debate. I do need the areas of employment, housing, public 72S South in. 242-7810 house (instead of the lot adjacent to the him no matter what. SO WHAT? some advice from you, however, regarding accommodation and credit. Eleven states, Park): 10 entries in the raffle drawing for the He has a beautiful home on the lake and is some of the specific laws and how best to imageOut Festh^ pass, and a listing in the including New Jersey and aH the northeast- wôrking, but what that f>oor p>erson goes follow them. em states other than Maine, already fwve August Empty Ooset Thank You ad. A $50 through, and has to go through every day. As When I burn a bull on the alur as a sacrifice, such laws. Seven of these measures were e^ us at... advance Triangle Pass entides you to two his parents, we love Danny and will continue \ know it creates a pleasing odor fpr the Lord signed by Republican governors. The bill, beverage tickets and mugs; one limited park to. He is our son, and what he is has no barrier (Lev. 1:9). Thc problem is my neighbors. They first introduced in 1970, has passed the ing space next to the Roundhouse, and five on the love we have for him. I got to thinking claim the odor is not pleasing to them. How Assembly each year since 1992, when the ViKjage Gate entries in the ImageOut raffic. All proceeds what you poor souls go through every day. I should I deal with this? party-line vote was 90-50. The Senate major benefit the GAGV, and will keep programs really am upset by people who call themselves I would like to sell my daughter into sla ity has never allowed a vote on the bill. and services going in the coming year. "Christians" and act like they do. To be honest very, as it suggests in Exodus 21:7. In this day SaL July 1 5tk -Empire State Pride Agenda Open Arms Metropolitan Community with you all, the more I see of religion, thc less and age, what do you think would be a fair Ond Tkf> Church will hold a service iit the picnic area I believe it, because of the way the so-called price for her? at noon, featuring a gospel choir including Christian people act. I know that I am allowed no contact with a Wiiliam iCreidler dies singers from local churches, and members of The reason why I am writing this to you is woman whik she is in her period of men William J. Kreidler. who pioneered the con* GaOV Picnic the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus and Roch because 1 had an incident with my next-door strual uncleanliness (Lev. 15:19-24). The prob ester Women's Community Chorus. Picnk cept of conflict resoluck>n for school chil neighbor, who yelled out ''^êll, at least I don't lem is. how cio I tell? I have tried asking, but entertainnr>ent will include the Men's Coun dren, died ofAIDS complicatk>ns on June 10 Suru JUIL) 1 Stk have a queer son like you do." My wife and I most women take offense. try Line Dancing Group, the Dixieland en in his Boston home» at age 48, accordirig to were really upset about this. No one has ever Lev. 25:44 staces that I may buy staves from semble of Bassically Treblemakers, and a The Boston Qobe. He was a native of Dansville, spoken to me like that. Like I said, I am a the nadons that are around us. A friend of drama group. N.Y. senior citizen and these people are not. Is that mine claims that this applies to Mexicans but Kreidler helped dcrvelop programs and Volunteers are needled for both the pa Î'llI'DEaooo what people have against me? not Canadians. Can you clarify? conducted woricshops for studencs arKi teach- rade and the Picnic People with cars or vans Tlicy should know Danny like we and a few I have a neighbor who insists on working on ers to promote conflict resolution and what are especially needed for the Picnic. If you other good souls do. He is a lund, God-fear- the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states that can volunteer, please call 244-8640. he called "the peaceable classroom." *nTte ing» and non-false person who is loving of ail he shoukl be put to dead\. Am i morally bottom line is, kids don^ want to be fighting Letters continued from p. 2 mankind. This incident almost made me cry obligated to klH him myself? all the time,** Krekiler said. Larry Dleringer, i^î***^*^ have a long way to go towards reaching full for the fact that there are such ignorant people A friend of mine fsds that even though executive director of Educators for Social accepunce in this state. It is still legal to fire in the worid. What people have done with this eatingshriWsh Is an abomination (Lev. i 1:11), Responsibility, esdmates d«tt 100.000 teach sonneone based on their sexual orientadon worid today is a living horror. So, with this, my it is a lesser abomination than homoMScuality. ers are now using Kreidler's methods. throughout tnost of New York. In most ofthe dear friends, my wife and 1 sund with Danny I don*t spue. Can you secrie this? Kreidler was a niember of Friends for I-es state, same-sex couples are not legally recog and aU of you in your battle against the igno Lev. 211:20 staces that I may noc approach bian and Gay Concems and the author of nized in any way. Because of this, GLBT people rant. Before I die I would like to see you win it. die ahar of God if I have a dalect th my sight. several books. He leaves behind his partner, can be denied the rights to visit their loved one Sincerely to all, I have to admic thac I wear reaKling glasses. David Aronstein, his parancs, and three broth in the hospital, or to shate their partner's David R. Conlon Does mjf vision have CO be 20/2Q» or is there ers. insurance benefits. Rest assured that I and the some wiiggle room here? ^-Tlie AdmcaU (online) -OMMMMMV

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Ellis-Rodack union Rex M. Ellis and James G. Rodak were united in Holy Union at their home onjuly 1 at 6 o'clock in the evening. Their ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Ron Helms ofthe Open Arms Metro politan Communi ty Church. Theirwitnesses were Candi Shira and Marv Engle, Aiso in attendance were their children, parents, fam 'Virl^vk- ily, coworkers, and friends. Following an Rex Ellis and James Rooak hors d'oeuvres reception, the couple re (J treated to Fire Island for their honeymoon. 1 Melissa Etheridge bugs out at the "Rally in the Alley" concert on June 8 at the Civic Center Plaza, sponsored by WZNE 94. \ The Zone. Etheridge did a 30-minute acoustic set, cheered Celebrating pride with RGMC by 31 Urge cro-wd, inc\ud\ng members of the LPGA tour .

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Nowin^todconVH^&DVD! Ciubwe^ • Android Welches until Aug. 7 at Gallery Picture Frame, 2376 jfiost crs^y etK>i^b to work^ accorc^ng to vide4 chocoiate*covcred chocola te* and a ve ry So that was the beginning. Monroe Ave. Gallery hours arc 10-5 Monday .eattoonist Dennis I'ucket and l^s partner bumpy landlxi^^ EC: Wete you inspired hy any car- Only ^1 ^ d^ +o Ren* Full Line of Azenfa Burners through Friday, and 10-4 on Saturdays. JMSgaet Cokin Ottii, Tucker^ elântiy- Dennis andMiguet took dme out front their toonsats in particular? Bellmann's work ranges from small-scale cd) atound the hotise' now-defunct humor msâsiine at the -' tlM^ MT^'^ m«io thiuracters are Bird ^t^ Miiôel O^km C>rti£; Hiete's another sea Universityof Rochestet Cot three aod a TwitiSf a campy satire lâaf^**two funi'ioving animal who 6od son he GaBs me Bird ^^^^ be asked me what half years* ' ^seKi»ie^D«s jEh aH sores of mtKk^ adven- animaf rdkke CO beif I eotiidcbooseând I saki After UR i started workit^ at an Blackfriar Theatre op>ens its 51st season with ê still Paula Vogel's campy satire The MineoJa Ttmns âst imt tnomhs, BlniWitl Ban and thetc DT: Actually we haire ttavekd a lot. The . jM!pfO|iE|^:b^ a-.âre.. (also known as a comedy in six Scenes, four jtt)^maf£cie^!bis3!isi;ve<£$M^^ iiabisit t don't think ! have any speoai story Dreams and seven Wigs). .-abottc He> atit-an«nai- i*d been drawit^ loc « m^^mm^:-y^:. Thc play will bc presented on Thursday J uly S^s ':>.M' 20, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Samrday, July 21 Michaelangeio*s David left by friends in his and J uly 22, at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and The poetry, prose, and performance evenir^, front yard. Gradually, however, the two find Sinead O'Connor Thursday, July 25,26, and 27, at 7:30 p.m.; and one of the events sponsored by the Gay Alli some things in cotnmon, such as widowhood, Friday and Satutday, July 28 and 29, at 8 p.m. ance to celebrate Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/ loneliness and a stubborn refusal to conform. conies out as lesbian Blackfriars Theatre is located at 28 Lawn St. Transgender Pride Week, will take place on The pky, starring Olive Dunbar and Mark Yideos & CfW& in Rochester's East End. Tickets are $16 with Monday,July 10 at 8 p.m. at the Litde Theater in Curve interview Price, and directed by Rachel Lampert, is per- Cafe, 240 East Ave. a S2 discount for setiior cidzens and full-time The Irish singer Sinead O'Connor came out as fomêd Wednesday through Saturday evemngs Coffee, pastries, and light dinner menu items studenu. For infonnation and reservations, a lesbian publicly during a recent exclusive at 8 p.m., at 116 N. Cayuga St.» Iihaca. Admis will be available for purchase. please call 454.1260. interview with the lesbian magazine CMIW. 27A Norih Goodm^^ Îraef • In -Ihe Vilbge Gale sion is $12.50 (SIO for seniors), and tickets are Local writets and actors who will perform "I'm a lesbian," O'Connor confirmed in a available at the Ticket Center, thc Clinton include Beth Bailey, Lynx Gallucci, Sharon Ithaca's Kitchen June 2 interview with C^rpe reporter Diane House^ Cayuga and Seneca Streets; (607)273-. Jeter and other members of the WildVCimmin Anderson-Minshall. "I haven't been very open Theater presents 4497, ot call t-800-28-lTHACA outside the theatre troupe, Susan Jordan, Tony Leuzzi, about that," she continued. '"Throughout most 607 area code. For discount information^ call Maria Scipione and Michele Spring-Moore, gay-themed piay ofmy life I've gone out with blokes because I vtfvtfw.01H-l4nclishl.com • OTrrismdvld®aol.com die Kitchen Tbeater box office ac (607)272- organizer of thc event. The Kitchen Theater of Ithaca is currendy haven't necessarily been terribly comfortable 0403. The performers will read — among other presentiftg Ottr Dat^ a play about â cynical about being a lesbian. But 1 actually am a dungs — original poetry and excerpts from queen'' and "a proper old lady" who become poetry/performance lesbian." Tbe V^tta Mottphgttesy which was performed ftiends. The play will tun thtoi^h July 8. \<^6era It's Iff to I>e îm efvent marks Pride this past spring at the Rochester Institute of The issue of dtrtm with Sinead O'Connor's Ottr Dtstnd, by Ian Mairs, tells thc story of Technology. coming-out story on the cover hit newsstands Vclma, a spunky widow who has to contend Week on July 10 The Litde Cafe is air conditioned and acces June 27, and remains on the stands thro\^ with her next-door neighbor Oyde* who has Aiûst 22. Uus year's Pride Week readings '^Generation sibk to the disabled. The event is free and returned from N.Y.C. to small-town Fbrida. 0'CotuK>r has aroused controversy as a priest Q 2000," will feature poetry, prose, dramatic open to thc public For more information^ call She objects to his music, his choice of flowers, in an aitemative branch ofthe Catholic church. monologues, and a bit of cabaret-st^ enter the GAGV at 244-8640. and especially thc six-foot replica of tainment. 1 .11 ml ..•NMM.M.iini ..I.. I .n IIIIJ JIMMI •>••>,,..,.-..,. M..i,i.i,iAMJi.-J.A!.W!.M!.,ll|M^ STS I -wnw**w P^f!^'^'^!i!w^^5!>^!^^ B2 T^HE lEt|*l^ry •ir I'i^ll'l-fci.ja^ti-ii^^ •• "'• ...... ^^^ ..>- > . . Birdbun continued from p. Bl ready for contacting publications. ing the dream, she realizes she must leave EC: Sort ofa combined agent and muse? Film review: After that I started working at Origin Com- reputation as a detective during a game of him. Later, we leam this woman (Saffron DT: Sometimes I introduce Miguel as my Out on Video: municarions, a web agency. I started as a cards (how do you ante up that one?). This Burrows) is a model and her husband is the agent. He's the business pan of the endeavor. Tittte Code splits graphic designer, and moved into writing ser The Black Lizard unrequited love is a source of great uninten aforementioned team-leader (Stellan Also the Spanish part — he'U be our main tional humot as The Black Lizard laughs Skatsgard) of a film company called Red vices, and am now a writer for the company. I By Lewis Ofeda screen into multi* contact. gleefully over Akeshi's impending death, Mullet Productions. This is no coincidence. still get to do some graphics occasionally. It's The Blacdc Lizard. Director: Kinji Fukasako; Tlover Qeanne Tripplehorn) eavesdrops on DT: Eventually we want to have it in En- "Anything Edible" was.tfae tide of the concert This crime drama was filmed in total sobri tumes and sets help this movie along, but it tnay widen the visual vocabulary of directors this moment with the aid ofa bug planted in gjUsh and Spanish. We will have a second presented by thc Rochester Women's Commu ety (well... on second thought, maybe the gets rather bogged down by its pretentious and fiim-watchers, Figgis is also careful to the young actress's purse. Later, the actress round of syndication tatgeting Latin America nity Chorus on June 3 at Lalce Avenue Baptist cincmatographers were high). However, it ness. Thc main characters speak and act in recognize the potentially pompous aspects of reads script forthe part of a dishonest woman and Spain. Our website is bitdbun.com. We Church.. And what a feast it was, as thc 40 tnanages to implode on ics own pretentious wa}^ that speak more about Mishima's in such an enterprise. IfKieed, Ttttte Code's very while her lover continues to eavesdrop. Such intend for it to be a place where people can women who now constitute the chorus lifted ness, creating what looks like an campy From Time Code by Mike Figgis sistence on keeping his screenplay intact strat^y is dramatized in an embarrassingly ironies are anything but subde — and they read the strip, leam about the characters aiul their voices in delicious harmony in song after anhouse version of an episode of TV's -than about cre;uing credible human beings. sdf-eefiegenrial scene two-thhds of thc way aren't meant to bc. The technique adopted on her tortured face, thereby conquering the are often coded as deranged or pathological, i, us, and hopeftilly pressure their local papers SOf^. Batman. Pick any dialogue between Akeshi and The tfaxou^. An aspiring filxnmaker pitches het hete is still relatively new, and Figgis draws complicated visual foreground. again another Hollywood stereotype. Even to runic The theme that ded all of the numbers to Maruyama^ Japan's most fatnous fetnale Black Lizard for an example, or, even better, **oew idea" for filming several screens in real broad strokes to illustrate some of its poten the well-acted, well-conceived love triangle in MCO: We plan to have merchandise sold in gether was fbod and drink. Just as we often impersonator, stars in the tide role. She's a Though Time Code ultimately expands techni thc incredible left-field exchange ofthe caged time to a team of tolerant industry folk. Thc tial. last year's Boys Don'/ Cty relies heavily on such the website... associate festive communal occasions with eat cold-hearted criminal who wants the enor cal possibilities for its medium, the film itself prisoners near the film's end. response is met with silent approval, until the doesn't offer a fresh perspective on queer life in pathologies to fuel the dramatic tension and DT: T-shirts, mugs, calendars, tattoos- ing, so the singing about eating seemed to mous Star of Egypt diamond so badly, she'll What makes Time Cotie further interestiiig barely functional team-leader says her idea is contemporary America. If queer presence in bring the movie to its tragic clinnax. What tiny beanie birds and buns. create a festive environment fbr the audience. kidnap thc owner's daughter to get it. She Marujrama steals every scene she's in. She is its queer sensibility. Thc Tripplehom- commands the film with a terrific perfor "pretentious crap." That Figgis is able to mock Hayek-Skarsgard love triangle embodies the mainstream films has become a cinematic re compounds the situation is that x^^f of these EC: And how about animated features? The concert began with a be-tuxcd and top- struts around like Joan Crawford on het mance, having foolish men killed by her his own project demonstrates a l>old honesty center of conflict throughout the film. quirement in the pluralistic worid ofthe twenty- stereotyped representations of queer exist DT: On the Internet, using Flash and other hatted chorus member ( Gl)mda Dancy) in a manic days, and knows she's beautiful, so henchmen with a wave ofher hand. She also which saves Ttme Code from becoming just Hayek's role is rather thin, giving her litde first century, the question of motive behind such ence are more or less historically accurate. animation software, we could definitely do delightful rendition of **Be My Guest." Among back offi Spotting the black lizard tattoo on gets help from a strangling black snake (pro another cinematic experiment. Moreover, the opportunity to do anything but underact in representation remains as controversial as ever. VCâtever the case, the queer characters in that. thc evening's other treats werc such sweet mnes her arm, she makes moves on the diamond- viding a great scene of ham acting). Her acting — all of which is improvised within a het lover's limousine and overact during her Cettainly increased visibility in film legitimizes Time Code are not any more or less deplorable MCO: We want to be not only a voice fbr as "Candy," "Sugartime," and "Lollipop," a owning daughter. freshly killed lovelies arc then smffed and fairly stable plot structure — is likewise cx- script reading. But Tripplehom's pathologi queer existence by recognizing our presence in than the dysfunctional heterosexuals that the gay community, but also in mainstream very energetic "Love Potion Number 9," a But alas, our villainess with the piercing kept in a macabre museum (one of her perdy handled to accommodate sudden flour cal lesbian — who ultimately shoots the culture; but this mainstream absorption of people the film. And this tragic equality is part publications. gorgeous "Wild Mountain Thyme," and a ren caclde is quite unhappy, for she must com prizes is played by Mishima himself). Ran ishes of dramatic tension between various Skarsgard's broken man — is so richly tex ten takes form as crass exploitation. Queer char of Figgis's point. Four times during the course HC: Wouldn't there be pressure to dition of "Scarborough Fair''that demonstrated pete against Akeshi (Isao Kimura), "Japan's som promises are broken with a shrewdness members of the cast tured that, even though she is given vcry little acters, for example, may ensure increased rev of Ttme Code^ a violent earth tremor wracks the "straighten** it up? the startling vocal range of the singer. greatest detective," for thc affection of the lackir^g in so many villains lately. Basically, Ttme Cede begins by establishing its spatial to actually do^ she commands almost com enue, courtesy of the valuable (and hence mar screen. No matter where a character sits, DT: The direction I see society moving in "niere were sotne hilarious skits as well. Fot young giri. Further complicadng matters is she is one total bitch, and I love her! Now if structure, where four initially blank quadrants plete attention any time she appears onscreen. ketable) gay and lesbian dollar. stands, eavesdrops, or drinks, she or he feels is toward acceptance of gay voices. Comic example, just imagine Julia Child (Helen Gray) her own attraction to the dick (and vice versa they only could have thought of having her surface. The first image appears in the top right Other quadrants of Time Code occasionally the ground shake and is temporarily disori strips are also given a certain leeway—people and Martha Stewart (Aimee Gasparre) singing — confusing, ain't it?), and thc constant cat- At the same time, many of these characters are batdc thc Dynamic Duo. comer. There, a woman talks to her therapist try to step forward, either through raised ented. Could the directot be saying that queers can be educated and entertained at the same "Let's CaU the Whole Thing Off." There was and-mouse games that ensue. shameless rehashings of older cinematic stereo about a dream she has had about het alcoholic volume or some dramatic physical move types, like the lonely effeminate sodomite in this live oo the same unstable planet as everyone time. You might take out a message that could also a very funny adaptation of **Teddy Bears' One of these games is literal as he bets his husband. We can only hear certain words, but ments, but Tripplehom's character agonizes year's Up at the Vtlla^ ot the doomed masochist in else? If so, this is still a truth most filmmakers be preachy or militant in one medium, and Picnic" called "Lesbian Picnic." And there was the gist ofthe conversation is clear by discuss so deeply that every emotion registers clearly las t year's Biack and White. Other queer characters ate only begjntung to explore. soften it in a comic strip to make it go down lots of charm, always a welcome addition to any the screen for Gay Pride Week Q\Ay \\ 7:30 her counselors, the sdways funny RuPaul (out pm at Litde Theatre 1). This first feamre film easier for non-gays. concert. Swing-dancers Jetmy Gaul and Sue of drag), an cx-gay who attempts to butch up from up and coming lesbian director Jamie MCO: I don't see the issue as being whether Morgan were enchanrit^ as they danced -to the boys with hyper-masculine activities, and Babbit is a slick, campy romp for both boys and SS^BBESIES it's too gay or not. TTiere are alternative papers "Frim Fram Sauce." And then there was the Cathy Moriarty (in an over-the-top p>erfor- giris. and magazines that don't carry mainstream soulful cabaret-styic solo by Lynn Stone, **Black mance), who teaches the girls how to iron, Megan (Natasha Lyonne from American Pie opinions. Coffee" ~ mmm. cook, and diaper a baby to make them into the and The Slums of Beverly Hills) is the perfect high perfect "Suzic Homemaker." ^mas in Juiy DT; TTiey're not afraid to look at issues, like The final song of the concert was "Food, school student. She is pretty, popular, a model Lynda Barry's "Ernie Pook*s Comeek" and Glorious Food," but the audience was not Hel|Mng Megan in her joumey to straighdand student, a cheerieader, and dates the captain of the other strips published in CV/y, as opposed ready for the singing to end. Following a stand are other campers, including the sexy tomboy Julr 3C*» - 6pin till the football team. Her only problem is the to mainstream papers. ing ovation and shouts of "encore," the choms Graham (Clea Duvall from Girl Intemipted)^ Playbqy centerfold in her locker and the Mel MCO: Hopefully, we'U reach a point where offered one more song, fitting despite its lack who introduces Megan to the ins and outs of issa Ethridge poster in her bedroom. Cenefit fcr tiPA we won't have to work hard getting it into the of any reference to food or beverage: "If We the camp and the queer bar down the road. Megan does not see this as a problem, but alternative papers; then we can concentrate Only Had Love." It was a gjorious night. Using a surreal mixture of set design and her parents, friends, and boyfriend do. Ex on a wider market. We've been keeping in costume (complete with a pink-for-giris and pecting to leave for the playoffs, Megan walks mind the fact that by doing this cartoon we ImageOut presents blue-for-boys color scheme), Jamie Babbit has right into a good old-fashioned intervention- have a niche, an audience that we can call our created an irreverent comedy with a healthy After Megan finally realizes and admits her own. There are so many mainstream cartoon Pride Week sneak dose of sweemess and intimacy that provides a homosexuality (after all, she is a vegetarian."), ists, compared to gay cartoonists. refreshing commentary on thc construction of $2.C€ at ttie deer cr ncn- preview of But Vtn a Megan's parents ship her off to Tme Direc DT: That's something in our favor. gender and sexual orientation. With outstand Pole V\tey tions, a homo-rehab camp for boys and girls nerlsltable feed denatien. EC: Do you think ofthe strip as satire? Cheerleader ing performances, lush, candy-colored scen where hetero heaven is only five easy steps ery, and a brilliant blend of humor and ro Rocliester NY Or wfaat exactly do you aim for? ImageOut, the Rochester Lesbian and Gay Film away. All preceeds te tilÂ feed DT: The tuce thing about the format you've and Video Festival, is ptoud to bring the hilari mance, Bttt fm A Cheerleatier is a feature film As Megan enters True Directions, we meet given us is that there's a lot of space to work ous and colorful film, Bjtt FmA CbeeHeader, to not to be missed. cupbeard with. Some, like the Zeppelin strip, are just for fun. Others will be about certain issues, like The Five Stages of Partying. Most of the OailH Specials DI24ke $H©W^ Deer l^rlzes^ urge ts we skewer and lam jx>on are enemies of gay people — rightwing politicians and tlic Santa and much mere: rabidly conservative Christian right Mon - Sat: Happy Hour 12pm-8pm EC: Miguelf what is your role in all of Well & Domestic this? MCO: One of the things we've talked about rEl^rCKMEI^S: is that 1 don't want to take credit for the strip, Tues: $2 drinks 9pm-lam because I'm not actually drawing the cartoon, Weil & Domestic but when it comes to litde ideas that come WiOiaiii A. Kelly, CSW-R /iMBROSIA SAIAD-, TIFFANY LOVE up... DT: Miguel doesn't take credit but he's my AASECT Certified Sex IWrapitt DELTA SONIC AND SABRINA DANIEL'S main inspiration. A lot of the strips are basi 496 White sprace Blvd. Rochertcr, New Yoric 14623 cally about things that happen in our lives. Wc (716) 327-2121 give it a twist of course. MCO: We do fantasize. In our minds we MEN*SGROUPANDA GAYFAJWER'S GROUF FOKMING /IdORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! play with ideas. FraHdiBC iMttiridMl, CeaplM aad Greip 1lMi«iqr DT: Miguel gives me feedback. Onee I Saturday: Euchre starts at 1:30pm FMTHI ijtrttot Li Meet Vmmmu FIMM have thc rough sketch down and the story pizza at 2:30 boards hell come in and give me suggestions, Visit Tara on the web at our new address and tum something I think is good into some -•'*•-- •• thing great. http://www.taralounge.conn MCO: I think my main input into this whole thing has been trying to get everything B4 i|ri*Ê ^ »t F T xV<-i£^^^^.^ T^ W, B5 •mil II • • -"' ••^•^' ----^^-'- wmMKM we should really be proud of are the queers and Growing Up straight but not narrow people in HoUywood. by Eric Bellmann The people who are bat^r^ for change inside the Chrysler factory, getring elected to city God at her best councils, and getting beaten in high school locker rooms, as usual, are absent. The maga Thatwould be Switzedand. And in tbe present zine makes obvious swipes at racial diversit^'^ in case, Zurich. its photo composition. Someone, quick, teU Not that I tnade plans knowing how things these designers that diversity is more than [MHKHJT would be. My flight home frotn Turkey was putting a buffed-up black body next to aU the routed through Zudch, a serendipitous glitch buffed-up white bodies. Ite RodH^sOa* Leskiai & Gay Film & Kdeo Fes^^^ of redeemed frequent-flyer miles. Out of a This is the official Pride guide for I-os Ange mixture of curiosity and laziness, I told my les, New York, D.C. AND San Francisco, ttavcl agent to arrange a four-day layover thete. mind you. Because it's aU about uruty and It seemed like a wise idea. Tm familiar now celebrating what we have in common: BMW, with the chaos, che clutter and crush of Istanbul. Bud Light, and Clairol. Re-efltry into America is always a jolt. Hope- Reasons for Hooshy public •"**•• ••••• <'v.- . longings almost inevitably have a kinky geit- relations blurb letters from BiU CUnton and A! the river bank, feeding ducks, soaking up the csis. After a Greek siailor winked at me near Gore, are about it for poUtical consciousness. sun. One evening I go to the national circus and Athens' central park I always wanted to return No 1999 year-end wrap up, no forecast for am stunned to realize the audience is mainly to Greece, certain at some deep level that legislative or social progress. Yes, this is essen well-dressed adults. happiness would be waiting. Only later when 1 tiaUy a fashion magazine, but if we don't start What else can I tell you? I met Italian twins, read the Spartacus guide did I realize it was a expecting more from the pubUcations and gath muscular kick boxers working out along the Bivonte hangout for hustlers, which may be erings that claim to summarize our "commu river and didn't have /try camera mitb me — a quite beside the point. nity," then fashionable gatherings are aU that tourist's worst nightmare. The twins stand out Twenty years earlier Td passed through wiU remain. Or has it already come to that? in part because there is no gym body tyranny Zurich. For two weeks I'd been traveling with Tliis is our iconography, and it's up to each here. I'm noticing more and morc couples in my sister, passing a couple of nights in half a of us to hold up every aUeged gay community their 40s and, while everyone is trim, healthy magazine and say loudlv, "I do not see mvself dozen cities as we made our way towards rela looking, I haven't seen a single sprayed-on T A view of Zurich. in this magazine.*' tives in Bavaria. We rolled into Zurich's giant shirt. There seems to be a kind ofgay normalcy. train staoon, tlie Haurbanhof, late. 1 used the ment permits noise xmtii 4 a.m. On the fifth It's not about crass commercialism ever\'- If you step into the street, traffic stops. It John before we headed off to our pension and floor (mercifully, there's an elevator) all I can where. Many towns and cities across the coun becomes a game to blithely step off the curb there saw a handsome man playing with his hear is the low thump of the bass. try* actuaUy have Pride gatherings without beer without a concern. They will stop. The Swiss cock at a urinal. He smiled. 1 left to collect And who cares ifthe hotel itself is monastic. trucks and the obligatorx"- iesbian comedienne are obedient. There is hardly any graffiti; people luggage and my sister. The lanes and alleys of the old citv are filled headliner. "How in the world do they do it?'^ don't seem to be angry. There are lots of Asian Literature is packed wirh encounters in train with slim men in chic European cool. No you ask. Imagine! A pride gathering where vou restaurants and a few Turkish ones and I amuse or bus station bathrooms. The two lovers in slopped out Abercrombie and Fitch look here. don't need plastic beer bracelets or food tick the proprietors by ordering in their language. Friday, July 14* 7-9pm Mart Crowley's "Boys in the Band" met in Here it's gray and black Armani, more than a ets; you don't even have to worr\' about your lay, The culture is so multilingual that, at the circus few calf-length pants — a Ricky Martin look name being sold 15 times bv the vendor who, Grand Central Station's john. That never hap when I realize I atn seeing black faces for the at STUDIO 'TWO EAST minus the grin. The hard truth for American in exchange for vour address, gave you a foam Stl pens now. The -world changes. first time — all the roustabouts — 1 am floored travelers is that Europeans ^x'ea^ well-fitting squeeze baU emblazoned -anth their dot.com Back then wc thought Zurich was a downer. listening to them speak German as well as address. Valhalla! It rained. Everything was gray. And when you clothes that are, in a word, expensive. French. • read books, even 20 years later, thc advice is And that's the word for Switzerland. Coffee At! 998 Pride in Green^^lJe, S.C, rhe humble Mv last morning, in the halfhour before the is three bucks, a walk-away sandwich is six and march continued amidst bomb threats and ciry that this is a business center, a place to buy a shuttle comes, 1 winder to the river intent on the movies cost nearly IC Tlic money is prett}-, council spasms. On one street corner, vou Summer goodt expensive watch, a city of banking finishing a roU of film. A slim man lounges on though, bright yellows and greens, with metal could glimpse a pack of fire-breathing Lesbian gnomes. Nonetheless it is where Ftn heading. a bench. I can't help but notice his ample Avengers, a few archetypal Bible thumf:>ers, But a 20-ycar interval has seen other changes: lic stripes. Public transportation is fabulous, basket. He smiles. I must leave. Of such mo and a contingent of P-FLAG parents, aU facing gay travel guides, for one. A reference to the trams running in all directions, stopping as ments, the desire to travel, the desire to return, off. Itwas chiUing. Itwas beautiful. Itwas ahoitt Social" trusty Spartacus (actually it's not very reliable scheduled precisely on time (hey, it's Switzer IS fed. Cheerleader —lastyear, in Rome, 1 walked an hour to a gay land); a 24-hour pass costs six dollars and is a something. Starring Naterial.yonm(lbnM4canPie),Michelle WIHiaim(D»w8on^ f ^ Share yomr travel moments. Email: great wav to see what's where. Pnce actually VClien 1 lived in Virginia, I attended Pride bookstore to find a florist at the indicated BI^[email protected] Creek),CleaDwal(TlwFacMity),Cadyileriarty(Pecltar,llaii-epri^yK address) listed a web site for a gay pension, a doesn't matter after a while because every gatherings in four different cities each year. Refreshments Provided^ They were organized Uke big family reunions Widt9tole(PinkFlamiif«oft,FemaieTroiMe)»idili;«iauiCliM4es. small hotel. On line I made a reser\'âtion, wildly thing iS plainly worth it. In fact, only in leaving Out of order g^ddy. rd never stayed at a gay guest house. do I tealize 1 have not seen one single tacky with softball, horseshoes, and barbecue pits «nw^ #«»ui% #>Hwi% JfanEMtl^ #«H«L% Donations Welcomel galore. My favorite Pride memon- is from mamm SaeucraiB msBnia! SstKnaa msBmB The talks I'd heard over dinner widi friends tourist souvenir stand. Either they can't bc By Kirk Read C who bragged of their exploits (doors left ajar!) bothered or the people who pass through Pride: are we having Roanoke, Va., where a funky dragqueen set up THETDROmi UMOOI MMM SUFRAMaSCO SIMOAMX Call Kris @ 442.2220 x3033 fbr location filled me with a sense of adventure. have better caste, which, 1 guess is the same fun yet? shop in a dome tent, reading fortunes for one IfSaUIGW lESBMIIGn lESHAIIBXr IESHMIIGW HLM rd abo requested general travel info, and, thing. dollar a throw. I don't know where the slim I look forward to Pride each year the way that I proceeds went, but I certainly hope thcv went FIMFBnVAL FlMFESnVM. HUIFESTIVAL HLMFESnVAL FESTIVAL not surprising, Zurich values the prospect of The hotel has provided a what-to-do, where- look forward to Christmas, with a mixture of toward keeping this gUttery child in mascara tourists. I received a packet of information rhat to-go handout and it lists two cruising areas giddy excitement and mordant dread. Gay for the summer. Fd spent the morning work Mapi's pipriv piMli 4M ia oftM if *i IHM IM (iM|li d«'s Ml iw km M Kl included lists of day trips, tnaps, cultural attrac (so thoughtful), both easy walks. Christmas, my friends, is exacdy what happens ing the crowd, giving away copies of thc news iliMwiil Ml •II) - •< All • ikniuM OM %• • iHniiirfiii mmi W It OwliM tions for the summer months and to my amaze- Lately, 1 couldn't care less for museums at the end ofjune. The rainbow stockings are paper I edited, and interviewing various mem iMMrtriri |M* Md M ^r a v^r Mipi IWW • feMi t pmv. Ik H WIHW rif to mecn, a pamphlet focused entirely on gay (there's a major Cezanne show here, too bad) hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that a bers of thc community, so I was exhausted iw DndiML a alib CMif kr hiM IMM. Zurich: bars, restaurants, saunas, gift shops, and 1 spend my days drinking coffee, walking sponsoring airline soon will be there. This Pride when I got to her. She stubbed out her long TWy iWi dH't I UiiiL M Mqa IM w ml dK Iwiril. k *e ta tiriMM rf MM-Mx accommodations. Please register that this data along the river, browsing thc astonishingly phenomenon is our most embarrassing Fran menthol cigarette, tot^k my hand and moved pMi Mvini VW Mvw w Ht tl •••• Jm Mtoo MMS* IM GH^ is provided by municipal funds, not merchants. high-end shops, and then, you should nor be kenstein. her cr(H>kedly painted lips to say, "You're pha flv Mipi ti W Iml. VChcrc in the U.S. A. docs that happen? Best of surprised, heading off to the cruising areas. The weather is heating up...so The Pride guide was just published here in gonna get a boyfriend,-girl. Not soon, but all,it^>peared. judging from the enclosed map, Prett\' places. Lots of bushes and shaded areas San Francisco, all 304 pages of it. It looks like evcntuaUv. You deserve it." 8Xp0niKn te sMMm Mi CMC flpici M |iBBf CMvvaM n pntlintf |py I scvy that my pension was smack dab in the heart of and no signs of cops and also no signs oi is the park scene! Heading out? an issue of C-osi/w, basically, except that its MnMty îmwi Fip Ommv • MMHII OimiQ ai Iv iMi mmt, te itaU. mischievous loiterers. VCliat gives? AU the circuit parties, aU the gym member design is more along the lines of Wired. And it's Keep these safety tips in mind: Luck was with me. Zurich's weather was I head to the train station. The ti>iiet of ships, all the airbrushed celebrities, aU the full of advertising with stylish queer people Imr tettli i«^ ll h iiM. siMHy« «i jM uyli a lipnf Miq • sl^ sunny, clear. Myever-ptcsent free-floating anxi memory is gone, replaced now by a gleaming Uquor ads, all the HoUywood glamour... even if kicking back with cocktails, lifting weights, and MiiaHteimi^f ety abated as it became clear everyone spoke chrome and glass series of rooms where you this empty fashion circus fiUed a miUion sUck •Use condoms! ANY iinprotected sex disco dancing. The guides are printed, natch, some English and that most signage was in can actually take showers. The area is jammed pages, it wouldn't come close t<.> the mad pag on heavy high gloss paper. If we get into a street can pass HIV & STDs large, easy-to-read type. Thc Swiss teally in with back-packers, mountain climbers, I sup eantry of one middle-aged drag queen in a tent, altercation with religious wackos, we can mor ADVANCE 3ALE TICKETS vented clear signage. Comfort is in the details. pose. imparting herconsiderableuHsdom for singles. tally wound them by hurling Pride guides at •Be Smart! Public sex is illegal. Outside the terminal a shutde whisked mc to Gradually it becomes clear to me. Tliere is VClien I think of pride, I think ofher. /yipric«llif^ by Once again, the message is that the people glbreachOaidsrocliester.org B6 .* liTt '^^ M 1^ 1?L^Ys-.^^ V 0^t1e'^" system. lications (some of her columns have been fight HFV by itself family. These include joint obligation on debt Ms. Levi stated that she was hopeful the "Charting the New Territories of Les-Bi Drs. Bruce Walker and Eric Rosenberg from printed in the Empty Closet)^ presented her The method is known as STL or Structured Marry me Part Two: planning even if only one partner is named. Child sup leaders of HRC, Lambda and GLBT poUdcai Sex: An Historic Conversation about Sex Theo Massachusetts General Hospital have tried to ideas on the topic "Is it a relationship if we're Treatment Interruption — a fancy way of port and spousal support may become reality orgaiuzadons were talking, but she was not ries and Practice," was the name of the pre- understand how to make a person wich HIV NOT having sex?" Her quesdons about what saying a planned and doOttrst^terpiseddrug hoU for couples whose civil unions are dissolved aware of any articulated strategy to push for conference institute that preceded the third into a long-term non-progrcssor* They began for a Vermont civil union constitutes a lesbian friendship, sexual attrac day. Picase DO NOT try this at home. under Vermont law. Formal dissolutions wiU state and federal recognition of dvil unions. annual In The Family Conference that 1 at by identifying people who had been recentiy tion between friends, and the many forms of Enough has been discovered to give us hope By Jennifer Gravitz forts as you can. be required for Vermont residents. Carefid, She confirmed what I fear the mosc—thar our tended in San Francisco last month. infected and then immediately giving them intimacy besides sexual expression, were eye- that a way can be found to safely intermpt the She said "^cs!" I proposed to my partner, on Our dvil union wiU be performed by J ustice you can be sued for dissolution for a variety of adversaries are already planning to remove the The panel brought together some of the powerful anrivirals. This protected their sol opening, asmte, and thought-provoking. endless drug cocktails that have worked so the second anniversary ofour holy uiuon, and Carol Westing (we8tin^gtogether.nec)— a reasons. dvil union law by unseatii^ those who voted country's leading therapists, sex educators, re dier ceUs and as a result, these people look a lot Carol Queen, an icon as a sex educator weU for so many, but which have serious, often asked her to marry me in a Vermont dvil union. kind and gradous lady \(4io, while making the Bottom line — a dvil union is an historical for it. searchers and writers to discuss queer women's Uke LTNPs. In face, after scopping antiviral about bisexual issues in the San Francisco area, toxic, side effects. I've spent thc weeks since researching and atrangemencs for our ceremony, told tne that recognidon of our reladonships. It carries widi Her bone-chiUing words wete reinforced by sexuaUty. The aftemoon flew by as presenters therapy, these people seem to be able to con openly shared (and over-shared) her beUefs For those of us in thc northern hemisphere, planning our union. I would Uke to share the she was "deeply honored" to perform the dvil it broad substantive rights and the concurrent a maiUng I received today from an organization and audience engaged in fascinating and trol the virus for long periods of time without about and experiences with sexual/gender di who tend to have more money (Uke the U.S.A. informadon I've gleaned, and offer a few st^- union. When I called her back a few days later obligadons that a committee relationship re caUed '^Vermonters for Qvil Unions, Inc.", thought-provoking discussions. I found my drugs. versicy and the need fot sex positivity in pro and Europe), the objective of STI is to lengthen gestions, and a g^mpse into the future imfîca- CO inquire if she was willing to perfonn cer- quires. Be sure you understand these rights and nmnv.vtctvilunitm pacturg, confirming the exist self with one "ah ha*' after the next, foUowed The next step for scientists is to sec if there moting sexual freedom, exploration, and ex the Ufespan ofour antiviral cocktaUs, stretch tions of having a civil union. etnonies for several other couples. Justice obUgations before entering into a dvil union. ence of a right wing fundamentaUst group by, '*^'ow, I hadn't thought of that!" is away to get people who did not take antivirals pression. She iUustrated her process of rarefy ing out the time until tesistance emetges and First off, planning a civil union is both excit Westing responded, "I could not think oi a Appn>ach this dedsion with thoughtfulness which is forming to repeal the dvil union law. The stimidating, invigorating, rejuvenating immediately after getting infected, to look Uke ing her own s/m, bisexu^ choices in a humor aUow the bodyan opportunity to recover from ing and fun. It's wonderfuUy affirming and an better way to spend the aftemoon." Neat, and respect. Make sure a civil union reflects Rest assured that these and other mean- experience of the entire conference will, I'm long-term non-progressors. There arc three ous and deeply reflective description of her the side effects of thc medications. In the exhilarating historical and poUtical celebration huh? who you are as a couple, before saying "I do." spirited adversaries are working to raise money sure, inspire many Womanspirit articles in the ways this is being attempted, with many varia video, "Bend Over Boyfriend." southem hemisphere, where there are the of what we already know — the deep, abiding If you would prefer the ceremony to bc WiU these rights and obUgations transfer to to support poUtical candidates who \irould Umit upcotning months. For now, though, I want to tions: Karen Lotney (aka Fairy Butch), San poorer countries, STI represents hope that love and commitment we share. performed by a member of the dergy, you may and be recognized by New York or the federal these long-awaited rights. Count on their ef start by sharing with you some of the high 1. using HIV vaccifies; Frandsco's popular community sex educator there may bc a way to use antivirais that folks The Vermont civil union law requires a want to contact the Reverend Brendan Hadash, government? The answer is, we don't know. forts to pass laws in states (Uke New York) Ughts presented and developed in the panel 2. using lL-2, which may increase the num and impresario of erotic cabaret for women, can afford. Ucense and a ceremony. A Ucense must be a gay UniversaUst Unitarian minister (802- Here's why. refusing to grant recognition of civil uruon discussion. ber of the kiUer soldier cells and help them presented her heartfelt joumey into the butch- What do we know so far? obtained^f7(?r to the ceremony (up to 60 days 525-3856) or Reverend Martha Dyson, a The Vermont civil union law clearly states status. Expect them to support a Presidential Each of the paneUsts represented a sUghtiy fight better; femme world. She kindly and honesdy an- For the most part there is general agree before the union takes place) at any Vermont BurUngton, Vt. lesbian Episcopal priest. You that the rights and obUgations it bestows on candidate who wiU nominate closed-minded different slant on the subjectof queer women's 3. through interrupting therapy repeatedly swêred difficult questions about butch-femme ment, and lots of data, showing that ifyou stop Town Clerk's Office. The statute tells us that may also bring your favorite clergy person dvil union spouses apply only to Vermont individuals to the United States Supreme Court. sexuaUty. A wide range of cutting-edge sexual in an attempt to "immunize" the soldiers with psychology and the new multipUcity of sexual taking your medicines, HIV comes back. each spouse to be must be over 18 years of age, along to Vermont to perform the ceremony. la>*s and between its borders. It is not unusual Join me in putting pressure on national and questions addressing identities, techniques, a person's own virus. practices that queer women can employ, that HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy) tnentaUy competent and not married to a mcm- Keep in mind that out of state clergy must for a State to declare this because a State can state GLBT organizations Uke Lambda, HRC beUefs, and transforming definitions of rela Why HIV Vaccines? help them work through the inner dUemma of is a very effective therapy for HIV infection, ber of the opposite sex or in a civil union with apply to the Probate Court in the district in only control what goes on within its bound and ESPA to develop a strategy to require tionships, intimacy and family were discussed If HIV is the "Alzheimer's of the immune feeUng Uke a man in a woman's body. but it is not yet a cure. However, there is new another individual ofthe same sex (not a prob which your ceremony wiU be {performed, for aries. Most State laws direcdy or indirecdy say recognition of civil unions in everv state, and to with uncanny honesty and open curiosity. system", then it makes sense to try to get back Fairy Butch told the hopeful story of her evidence from many smaU studies that some lem since civil unions do not exist anywhere authorization for him or her to certify the dvil the same thing. VCât retnains to be seen is have the state and federal laws refusing to do so Mamy HaU, a psychotherapist from the Bay family's supportof her joumey. She described people are able to stop taking their cocktaUs the memory. And now there is evidence that an else). union. whether, or (in my opinion), when other states, declared unconstitutional. Do it now. If you area and author of The Luivender Couch and The HIV vaccine can increase the number of new the pain and growth within her on again-off and control the virus without drugs for some The statute also precludes an individual from A celebration of a civil union without a and the federal govemment, recognize the are not a member, join. 1 f you are, send an extra lesbian lu>ve Companion^ addressed the ubiqui ceUs that can recognize and fight HIV. again, long-term relationship with a sexuai periods oftime. Enough people in smaU stud having a civil union with a biood relative. Bring party or flowers or food or a honeymoon? lâl status of a dvU union and grant the same donation alongwith your demand for immedi tous long-term post-passion dUemma reported There is a test to measure whether or not abuse survivor. She expressed the importance ies have interrupted therapy for us to reach your birth certificate, photo identification and Impossible! We wiU be honeymooning at the rights and obUgations to us without regard to ate action. Volunteer for ESPA, join a cam by many lesbian couples. She presented some soldiers are recognizing HIV as an enemy. Dr. of her moving at a young age to San Francisco some tentative conclusions: a certified copy ofyour prior divorce decree (if Post and Beam, a lesbian-owned bed and our state of residency. paign for Presidential and Congressional can of the concepts that form the premise of her Fred Valentine at New York University Center to be surrounded by a supportive community 1. VirtuaUy everyone who interrupts their you were previously married) and any other breakfast in SuUivan, New Hampshire (across This recognition must eventuaUy occur, be didates who wiU nominate open-minded aUies ri^yit book about how lesbian couples create a For AIDS Research, has done a study of an and vaUdating environment. therapy, if they are successfuUy suppressing forms of documentation which may be rel rhe river from Vermont). Darcy and PrisciUa, cause, under the FuU Faith and Credit clause of (ormaybeourfirstGLBTjustice) to the United "master narrative." HIV vaccine caUed Remune: he got a group of The Uvely discussions inspired by these pre HIV when they are on drugs, can successfuUy evant to you or your intended (passports,green the owners and proprietors, have a beautiful our United States Constitution, each State is States Supreme Court. Demand answers from HIV-*- people taking HAART and adminis This master narrative, made up ofa combi senters sifted out rich, cutting-edge thinkir^ get back on the drugs, and the level of virus in cards come to mind). You must also sign an honeymoon spot and are dcUghtful to work obUgated to respect and enforce another State's candidates and vote. Talk to everyone and nation ofeach ofthe couple's separate sexual tered the real vaccine to half and a placebo to rf about the current chaUenges facing the lesbian, the blood once again becomes undetectable. affidavit affirming that you meet all of these with. Contact them at 18 Centre St., SuUivan, decision regarding the legal status of individu anyone, GLBT people, singles, couples, friends, narratives, blends their individual stories into the rest. Those who got the real HIV vaccine gay, bisexual and transgender population to 2. There has been some indication that some criteria. N.H., 03445 (1-888-3-ROMANCE or als who move from state to stace. That's why neighbors, alUes, and get them to do the same. "the" story that they teU themselves and others acquired soldiers and fought HIV just Uke the day. I was struck by the novelty of actuaUy people who have interrupted therapy have not As I researched the nuts and bolts of how to www.postandbeambb.conr\) Check out "Out straight folks can be married in Las Vegas and Here are a few personal and legal tips for about/^p/rrelationship. In the beginning of the long-term non-progressors, and those who having a safe, open, welcoming place to talk been able to get their T-ceUs back up to the get a Ucense and schedule the ceremony, I in the Mountains", the GLBT newspaper in return to Peoria as happy newlyweds. considering a dvil union and expanding its relationship, the story is p»osirive and fuU of did not get the vaccine did not have soldiers about sexuaUty as a normal and healthy part of level that they were prior to the interruption. realized that the State of Vermont is scram- BurUngton, Vt., {»mnv.mountainpride/tteadia.of;^ This constitutional provision applies to more recognition and appUcabiUty beyond Vermont's possibiUty CVC'e get along so weU!"). If the that fight HIV. This means thatwe may be able our Uves rather than a hidden, shameful, dam For this reason, wc need to say at the outset bUng to get the procedures set up and person for other businesses to assist you in dvil union than just family law — it is the basis for much borders. couple breaks up, the story distorts, negatively to increase the number oi soldiers bom after aged part of our identity. that NOBODY should be stopping his or her nel trained to accommodate the civii unions. planning. A new and stiU developing website is of the interstate commerce and interstate ap- First, if taking this historical and profoundly changes, and sounds Uke, "We never agreed on drugs control the virus that have the capacity It is important for us to make sense ofthe therapy out ofthe context ofa study! This means that you must plan carefuUy and wnmf.civilunianguide.com , that promised to Unk pUcabiUty ofa variety of state and federal laws. personal step reflects who you are as a couple anything.'" vast array oi sexual and non-sexual expres 3. Enough people are able to contain HFV to recognize and fight HIV. schedule plenry of time for confused clerks you to gay and gay-friendly florists, photogra I join with many legal experts in beUeving the — go to Vermont for a civii xxtiion, and do it This lack of respect for our master narrative sions that are available to us now. Wc need to without the use of dnigs for long enough IL-2 and inefficient processing.Keep in mind that phers, innkeepers, bakers, and jewelers. United State Supreme Court (who wiU ulti soon. If couples Hood Vermont from every diminishes our sense of ourselves as women seek a wav to define and redefine our sexual periods of time to make it important for the Another method that might be helpful in the process is new and may be uncomfortable Ifyou are able, spend some extra rime and mately address this issue) wiU not "throw out State in the Union (no pun intended), it wiU be capable of sustaining healthy, cotntnitted rela roles, preferences and identities. We need to scientific community to leam why this hap trying to control HIV without drugs is to get for some Town Clerks. Also, remember that money in Vermont. Help send the message, by the baby with the bath water" and risk invaU- difficult for any legislature, or court, to undo tionships. These attimdes within ourselves, examine old heterosexual concepts of what it pens and who is able to do it. the soldier cells to behave properly. VCTiatever many of the smaU towns employ the Town your presence and financial supp>ort, that the dating an essential part ofour federal Consti our legal status. It costs only $50 ($20 for the perp>etuated by our actions within relation means to be in committed long-term relation For these reasons a series of studies have HIV does to make the soldier ceUs work poorly Clerks on a part time basis and their availabiUty decision to recognize civil unions is thc right mtion in order to stop same sex marriage. Ucense and our J ustice is only charging $30 for ships, and joked about as "normal behavior" ships, and build upon our own vision of our begun across the United States and Europe of might be reversed if we understood why they may be Umited. Confirm with a letter. Make an and just step for Vermont and other states. Unless and until this decision is made (it the ceremony). What a smaU price to pay for a within our cotnmunity, are the same damaging selves as women toward strong and healthy Structured Treatment Interruptions (STI). don't work weU. Some people think that IL-2 appointment a day before the civil union. Call Send a letter oi thanks, and a picture, to the could take several years), the status of non- chance to be a part ofthe most historic time in stereotypical societal messages that have long new fomis. We need to explore the neu' terri Some of these studies alternate Immune Bases might do this. There is some evidence that this before leaving home to make sure no addi Govemor of Vermont and let him know how Vermont gay and lesbian spouses who have our history. been reflected to us. Somehow the message tory of creating queer famiUes as many con Therapies (IBT) during the period oftime that might be so, and there wiU bc a study of this in tional documents are needed. Bring $20 in much your civil union means to you. celebrated a dvil union is uncertain. Here in Second, be sure to update and maintain your has been, and continues to be, "Lesbians should sider parenthood. HAART is interrupted. Immune based thera New York City. In fact, there are several things cash to cover the fee. So, what does the civil union law actuaUy New York there is no law which prevents wiUs, health care proxies, powers of attorney not be sexual. Their relationships won't last." I cannot begin to capture die excitement I pies are therapies that attempt to strengthen that IL-2 seems to do that might help the You may apply to any Vermont Town Qerk say? First, that the Vermont Icgislamre recog recognidon of same sex marriages performed and partnership agreements to back up your Suzanne lasenze, a sex therapist in private experienced being a part of this gathering of thc immune system's efforts to fight HIV. immune system. Forone thing, it increases the for a Ucense. You arc not obligated to obtain a nizes our fundamental right to exist and die in other States, so, presumably, we have a **leg dvil union status. practice from New York City, renounced the bright and articulate thinkers, therapists, aca Two examples of IBT are IL-2, and Remune. number of soldiers by a huge amount. T-ceU Ucense in thc same town where your civil need for poUtical and legal protection. A smaU up" in pushing for recognidon. In other states Third, use your dvil union status to insist on myth of "lesbian bed death." Her research and demics, and activists. PcrsonaUy and profes- AtMassachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Eric levels often go up to normal when using this union wiU take place. The Ust of clerks can be portion of the law's preamble states: which have such mean-spirited laws, gay and equal treatment when drcumstances require it. presentation emphasized society's use of tnale sionaUy, I feel recharged and recommitted to Rosenberg is beginning a study of STI in chroni- chemical messenger that teUs T-ceUs to make found at ttntny.sec.state.vt.us under "municipal "Legal recognidon of dvil marriage by the lesbian spouses, after their dvil unions, can I am a firm beUevcr in the "you catch more fUes norms (such as desire and frequency) to define chaUenge these pieces of l^slation by daim Uving as a lesbian in a fuU, healthy, deUghted caUy infected people, havitig conducted a se copies of themselves. information." Or, you can open up a Vermont state is the primary and, in a number of in with honey than vinegar" theory. Although female sexuaUty. She was a wealth of creative, ing thdr rights to equal protection have been way. ries of interruptions among recendy infected Dr. KendaU Smith, who is at Cornell Uni State map, close your eyes and place a finger on stances, the exdusive source of numerous antiethical to my profession, Utigation should practical ideas for how to keep passion aUve in violated. Paula deChelly, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist in people with significant success. Dr. KendaU versity Medical Center, has been studying the the town in which you wiU apply for your benefits, responsilnUdes and protections un be the last, not first, resort to gairung recogni long-term relationships. private practice and an educator who specialises in Smith at the New York Presbyterian ComeU effect of low, daily doses of IL-2 given after Ucense. CaU directory assistance for the phone der the laws of the state for marded persons Thc good people of Vermont, by creating tion and appticabiUry of the Vermont dvil JoAnn loulan, psychotherapist from Portola union. ivomen s issues. Medical Center has been using low-dose HAART has been discontinued, and has found number of the Town Clerk. Voila! You arc on and thdr children.... and supporting dvil unions, have opened a VaUey, CaUf., who wrote the originai definitive interleukin 2 (IL-2) to boost the immune sys that IL-2 promotes a marked increase in the the way to obtaining your license. '*The state has a strong intercsr in pronK>t- historic door to legal and poUtical recogiution After all, bad case precedent is tough to lesbian sex manuals Ijtshian Sex^ lesbian Pas Reasons for Hope tem when anti-viral drugs are withdrawn. As kiUcr T-ceUs that then function to control the Next, you need to choose an individual to i(^ stable and lasdr^ families, indudit^ fami aiKl equaUty. They now need us to do what thcy undo; good case precedent requires careful sion: Irving Ourselves And Each Other^ and The these studies begin to provide us with data, we vims. A new trial planned at the ComeU Medi perform the ceremony. Under thc civil union Ues based upon a same-sex couple.... cannot. To achieve fiiU recognition and equal case development, intricate research mnd crack- 1jesbia n Erotic Dance: Butch, Femme, Androgyny By David Scondras wUI bc increasingly able to identify what meth cal Center wiU test the combination of IL-2 law, yourceremonymaybccertified (thatis the "Without the legal protections, benefits and ity in every State and at thc federal level, we erjack Utigation skills. To encourage recogni and Other Rhythms, instigated a Uvely discussion Sicic of talcing your medicines? ods work for which people. and HIV vaccination while people arc on statutory word) by a Vermont judge or clergy responsibiUties assodated with dvil marriage, need non-Vermont residents ^.e. us!) to be tion and appUcation ofyour dvil union status, about the fluidity of sexual choices today. She iHang in there, help is on the HAART, foUowed by treatment interruption member. You can contact a Vermont Supreme same-sex couples suffer numerous obstade come dvil union spouses and retum to our try educating thc uninformed, developing al also brought up interesting questions about way The Theory to see whether the viral re]s4>se can be pre Court, Superior, District, Probate or Assistant and hardships..." home states to demand, under the Full Faith Ues and networking within the community. If sexual identity and chaUenged the rigid defirti- OriginaUy, it was hoped that HAART would It has been known for a long time that some vented. Judge, or Justice of the Peace, by caUing the In granting thc right to have a dvil union, and Credit Oause, the same rights Vermont Ut^tion is necessary, contact a gay or gay- tions forced on us by our ottm community and lead to eradication of HIV. We now are much people can control HIV without help ftom municipality in which you plan to have your Vennont confers aU of the rights it offers to bestows on its dtizens. friendly attomey who is wilUng to work with questioned its influence on us. less convinced that this wiU be possible. drugs. These people are caUed long-term nop- Try it Afl civil union. Ask for the name and phone num straight married folks to gay and lesbian How do we accomplish this? Thinking that the national GLBT groups and who is willing Side effects may Umit the length of time a progressors (LTNP^. There are three apparent A few trials are trying to combine methods. She talked openly and unapcôgeticaUy about ber of the judge. couples. These include approximately 300 wiser and more experienced people would to be a zealous advocate for you. person can keep taking the medicines, and are reasons why LTNP can keep HIV under con These studies involve four steps: her recent relationship with a man aiKi the Vermont rights, induding the right to make have strategies plotted and grassroots organi Enough ofthe techno-legal mumbo-jumbo. affecting many people's quaUty of Ufe. These trol without the help of powerful antivirab. 1. Using HAART (powerful combinations In Deb Price's nationaUy syndicated col impact her choice (as such a role model in the medical dedsions, automatic inheritance, hos zations poised for action, I caUed the staff Morc on that in future artides. For those in our side affects have led to difficulties with com 1. Some people have a type of virus that is of andvirals) which suppress the virus. Ex umn, she noted the names of a gay J ustice of lesbian commuiuty) had on the community's pital visits and, amazin^y, the right for a non- attorneys at the Human Rights Campaign community who will joumey to Vermont for a pUance, and eventual loss of control of the very slow. pected result—new soldier ccUs start to grow. the Peace, Keith Goslant, in Plainfield, Vt. identity. She confidendy professed her beUcf biological parent to have automatic parental (HRC) and Lambda Legal Defense and Educa dvil uruon, congratulations! Bask in your love vims. 2. Some people are bom without a kind of 2. Using a vaccine to increase the number of (802-454-8552) and a lesbian Justice of thc that each woman gets to be the one who says rights to a child bom to his or her spouse tion fund (Lambda) and Gays and Lesbians for each ocher and che historic step you are "receptor" on their ceUs making it vcry diffi new soldier ccUs that recognize and fight HFV. Peace, Mary HurUe, in Hinesburg, Vt. (802- what her own sexual identity is. She stressed Because of these problems, there is evi during the term of die dvil union. Other rights Advocacy and Defense (GLAD — the legal taking for yourselves and the future of aU cult for the virus to get inside of their cells. 3. Using IL-2 to further inccease che number 482-3946). Ifyou contact a J ustice ofthe Peace the importance of our being aware of the dence that people are taking unsupervised drug itKlude the rig^t to sue fbr k>ss of consortium, and potiticai muscle behind thc dvil imion GLBT funUies. 3. Most LTNP, however, has only one thing of new soldier cells and repair cell dysfunction. or J udge, be prepared to discuss the date, time, coUective beUe^ about women. This would hoUdays, and there is also statistical evidence spousal immunity and che righc to file joindy triumph in Vennont) for some insight. in common: unUke people who progress, their 4. Using a series bf cxeatment inuemipdon! include society's conscious and unconscious of drug failures chat may weU reflect lack of rype of ceremony and the fee. Be sure to call for Vermont State taxes. The law also gives us sokiier ceUs (both T-ccUs and natural kiUer so che virus comes back a litde bit, causing I am disappointed to report that no one attitudes and expectations that express anti- compUance associated with side effects. early and confinn in writing. Keep in mind that the ri^t to be induded in the definidon and ccUs) actack HIV infected ccUs aggresshrely. furdier increase in the ntmiber of new ioldi< from HRC or Lambda called me back (even female and and-sex messages. Scientists and doctors around the worid are most ofthe judges and justices are straight and use of the word •*spouse." Most people with HIV have sluggish sokiier cells which recognize and 6^t HIV. though I am a member of both and a Lambda Esther Rothblum, co-editor of B&tUm Mar- looking at better ways to use our dn^. One of are new to the idea of civil unions. Have some ceUs as if diey did not recognize HIV as an Ic is importanc in these incerrupdons Along with these long-awaited rights come cooperating attomey). I am firightened by what riaffs: Ramantic But Asextuti Reiatitmsbips Among these IS taking structured aitd supervised **drttg Ideas for your ceremony and vows ready; offer enemy. 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Therefore, indefinite also perfect a method of usii^ out medidnes new soldier cells, so the amount of virus must Netv York University Cettierfor AIDS Research. be measured very often, sometimes daily, and therapy with the antivirals may bc unrcaUstic. that might be inexpensive enough for thc rest of the world to afford the cocktails we use. Ifyou have atty questiotts or ttfould like to receive WOMEN then when there is too much vims, it must be Don't do it on your own! Free testing for HIV exposure Is available from New York State Department of Heakh: ITavid Scondras is tbe founder and cbairman of Reasons For Hope series contact Search For A pushed down with antivirals again until more We hope that wc can find a way over the next HEALTHS ment (WAVE.) Issues of vfolence aplnst call Rochester Area R^fonal Hodine at (716)423-8081, or I -800-962-5063 for pay phones soldier cells are bom ready to fightHFV . few years to get off drug cocktaUs using STI Search ForA Cure. Scondrtts devek^d tbe Hottttttaliy CurtatJ4EtfgtrijtRtktdUi,Btuttm,MA02115or Monroe Countjr Women's Heaith women. POBox 15650, Rochescer NY I460a or calb outskie Rochester. Deaf or hearing impaired people should call (716)423-8120 cailSearrb ForA Cure at 617-536-2474, or fax Tlie hope is that over dme this wiU lead to and IBT. What you should NOT do is try out rect>gni!^dHIVtreatmentseriesKeôns for Hope. Partnerriilp. 111 Westhdl Rd., Rochestor 234-9709. ¥^ww.mooreresults.com/WAVE (TDD.) Oral testing now available. Statewide informatfon can be obtained by calling I -800- 617-266-0051, or e-maii at [email protected]. Visit the body's soldier cells bdng able to contain any of chese methods on your own. J oin a study AH articles in tbe series are revktved ty e>pert HIV NY 14692; (716)274^978. Comprehen National Organization for Wonnen 541-AiDS. Other orpnizatk>ns which provkie AIDS-related services are as follows: doctors and scientists andan HlVposittPe andtte^- our tveb site at nmnu,searcbforucure, org the virus without constant help from antivirab. so you wiU be carefuUy and safely monitored sive breast cancer screenir^ services for (Greater Rochester NOW.) PO Box AIDS Rochester, Inc., 1350 Universtty Ave., provkies educatfon, referrals to appropriate ( Soofdi ForA Cmr9 isa ttotforprttfitor^ni^tion This is very important since the most serious and everyone will benefit from your efforts, or tipe fbcus ffVMpt o ensure botb acatracy ttttd uttder- unNisured and underinsured wonnen. 93196; (716)461-1310. E-mall: servfce agencies, client and family services, advocacy fbr people facing HIV-linked discrimi pmnding education, promotittg access ey advocating thing Umidng how long the new drug cocktaUs at very least, make sure you are stopping therapy stattdaHlity, Elizabeth Wende BreastCIMc. 1351 [email protected] Web page: nation, and other servkes. including financial assistance and a public education speaker bureau. (716)442-2220 Vm^D (business Une) or (716)442-2200 V/TDD (hotline). Free, wiU work, might weU be the side eflFects. It or using IBT under the supervision of a doc Community rmett>ers indude: Matthew Da&isith tbe bosie buntan r^ to scê attd ejgectitte treatment for Ht. Hope Ave. 442-2190. Dr. Wende Lo www.nrK>oreresults.com.NOW confidential testing and counselling for women by a lesbian counsefor. second Thursdays. No tor. Stuart P^nn, Dede Ketotter and Rttbert Krtbs. all peopk iisttng ttntb AIDS gan-Young and an aU-worrMm staff provide makes sense that anything thac aUows for stra- CULTURAL! appointment needed; drop in between 5-9 pm. Free, confkiential testing every Thursday Tbe Scient^ Retnetv panel fortbi s artick im- t^caUy planned interruptions in using the If we can leam how to use STI and immune mamrr>ograms. Rochester Women's Community night, 5-9 pm; no appointment necessary. Outreach van testing available on weekends. drugs, aUows the body the opportunity to boosters correcdy, not only do we aU benefit AIDS Rochester Wonnen's Health Chon»e 218^366 (See Ongoing calendar). Outreach, i 350 Untversit/ Ave. ARI has Helping People with AIDS, Inc (HPA) P.O. Box 1543 Rochester NY 14603-1543 is a Women's Community Performance non-profit, volunteer organization. HPA raises and distributes fiinds to support programs services for HIV positive women and oth Project. (Wiki Wimmin) AH-fenuOe perfor that provide services to people living with I4IV and AIDS. Funding Is provkled to agencies ers In the lesbian corrnnunlty. 442-^:220. mance group. Sharcm Jeter, artistic director. located in the cotmties of Monroe, Ontano, Schuyler. Seneca, Livingston, Chemung, Steuben, ^ Communit/ Health Networic 758 740 University Ave. 654-770^. Wayne and Yates. Hotline (716)987-1853. South Ave. 244-9000; TTY (716)461-9202. SPORTS: fil^ AHfaUiceofthe deneaeeVail^ peA- facilitators can provide nkferralsto plîrslcûts Asking $44,900 HIV and Primary care medicai servlcesfbr MAPLEWOOD-ROSE GARDEN AREA '• VVomen*s baslcetball* Monday, Thurs and service agencies. Person on duty MonTThurs. 1-9:30 p.m., Fri. 1-6 p.m. Message Taxes: $1,901 HIV positive women, their negative part day nights, 7-9 pm. Downtown United Pres machine other times. (716)244-8640. ners and family members. CHN offers a byterian Church, 121 S. Fitzhi^ St. Ramona, Exterior Trim & Interior Freshly Painted support group for women who are HIV/STD Coordination Project of Monroe County, 111 Westfall Rd.. run through 244-1640. Monroe County Department of Health, provides information, education and training, and Newer 90 % Effidency Furnace with Central caregivers, ''Moms Etc^meets second and SPIRiTUALITY: ntaintains a resource library. (716)274-6114 (V/TTY). \ fourth MoncJays. Contact Lyn Blackburn, Circle. Women and the Great Goddess. Air Community Health Network (CHN). 758 South Ave. Comprehensive HIV care and 244-9000 exc 168. Odier servicesfor HI V For infomuition, dates, time and location call positive women and women at high risk for primary medical care fbr Individuab v^ho are HIV positive, their nâtive partners and adult Newer Thenno-vinyl Clad V\^dows Jean Martin, (315)597-5326. family members.CHN offers Nutritional evaluation. Neurological evaluation, Visfon screen HIV Infection: OB/GYN. HIV pre-test wd GENERAL: ings, Gynecologkal care. Medical case nnanagement and counseling. Out-patient treatments Security System ~ Hard Wired post-test counseling. Confidentia! or free s^*^ Women's Resource Center. YWCA, arui infosions on-site. Liaison nurses to coordinate home care needs. Educational resources Ceiling Fans HIV testing. 175 N. Clinton Ave. 546-7740. and supportgroups. Access to clinical trials, lab and Pharmacy services on-site, and Referrals 3 Car Garage Altematives for Battered ^Vomen. Slice of Life Cafe. Feminist vegetarian to substance abuse prc^rams, psychotherapy, and other specialized health services. (7I6)244-9000.TTY (716)461-9201 Priced imder Assessed Value 232-7353. Shelter, counseling. Lesbians wel restaurant. 742 South Ave. 271-8010. come. Sillcwood Books. Women's bookstore. Rochester Area Tasic Force on AIDS (RATFA) is a collection of agencies providing Special Finandng Available: Ask Realtor Victim Resource Center of Wayne 633 Monroe Ave.. 473-8110. a multiplicity of resources and services to the upstate New York community. Their offices are Icxiated throug the Rnger Laices Health Systenns Agency, which also provides County. Newark N.Y. Hodine 800-456- Coalition for Lesbian Visibility. Di medical literature and newspaper clippings, as well as demographic and statistical data for 1172; office (315)331-1171; to (3150331- Call for Appointment: verse group of women hokiing potiuclcs/ use in developing health care services. (716)461-3520. Ljfe.^«5-;; 1189. socials in Finger Lakes area. SecorKl Satur Mary Magdalene House. Women's days. Becky Bly, (315)539-6271. Men of Cofor Health Awareness Profect (MOCHA). HIV prevention focus for men BOB KIRBY outreach center for HIV positive women Oiedc our tnortthly arni ongo^ ct^tidars for wfK> have sex with men (MSM) In the minority community. Support groups, one on one peer and women at risk. 291 Lyell Ave. Open tnore groups atid events, atnl cafl the GaySource education, safier sex workshops, referral services, buddy testing. Sibley Tower Building, 25 Mon-Fri. 6:30-9:30 pm 458-5728, Iftfoiine for referrals, .«^^^< ^. WiKnen A^;ainst a Vioient Environ '•*i.. Library. 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. 424-5200. Monroe County Health Department, ac 855 W. Main Sc. offers cesting and cout^seVmg for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. (716)464-5928. Strong MenfM>rial Hospital provides a complete range of HIV medicaf care, including REMSK^'ortfolio access to experimental treatntent protocols, and HIV testing. Also provides individual and group psychotherapy. Training of health care professionals also available. Infectious Disease Clinic (716) 275-0526. DepartmentofPsychiatry, (716) 275-3379. AIDSTraining 722 Weiland Rd Projecc (716) 275-5693.

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Dignity-Integrity Frontrunners-Frontwalkers partici tribute this to the quaht\' ofour pre University Ave. will have as our special guest co- pated in the Buffalo Pride Run as part doors. For location, time and mote We will be operating an informa senters.** Watch for the Dignity-Integrity If one Bar Night a month just isn't active coach Todd Plank of Full Po of Buffalo's Pride celebration. For information, call Lauren at 395-9456, tion and outreach uble at the GAGV GLSEN Rochester welcomes the Rochester float in the Pride Parade enough, then come back to The Fo tential Enterprises. Todd will guide the Rochester Pride celebration this or Arlene at 436-1945. annual picnic on Sunday, July 16 at opportunity to do staff development on Saturday,July 15. And stop by thc rum on Saturday, July 29. The Buf us in identifying our core values and month, we will have a truly fabulous Genesee Valley Park. Stop by and in all ofour area schools. Think ahead D-I table at the Pride Picnic to say GLSEN falo Bulldogs will bc coming to Roch ways of expressing them more fiilly float in the parade. We could use gather some materials that will help to the opening of school in the fall: if ester to do a Bar Night of their very "Hi!" in our everyday Uves. Leading us some vDlunteer help to make that a GLSEN Rochester is the Gay, Les you change your local school district you know of someone in your local own. The Bulldogs are a brand new GAYIT S ALGROUPL ABOUT HAVING FUN S In deference to the picnic, D-I will through a series of fun and insightful bian and Straight Education Networic for the better. realty. If you'd be willing to he^ school district who might be inter M.C. and vcry outgoing. Come give interactive exercises, he will help us substitute a coffee hour in place of of Rochester. Our mission is to en ested in our program, conuct us! femme banner! Dress in your best, please call 461-4246. A panel discussion featuring local them a friendly sniff at the end of explore how we can all best Uvc as Circle our usual pot-luck dinner after ser sure that each member of every school Meet People but remember the sunscreen, water, Also, we are always happy to wel educators, parents and youth will be Volunteer opportunities are avail July. our true selves. All members of the Our next meetii^ is July 19,6-7 pm, vices on Sunday, July 16. community is valued and respected, *..-.., ..-•.. ,.• held on Sept 21, from 7-9:30 p.m. at and sneakers! Then, after the parade, come new members into the gtoup. able on the Membership Committee For thc latest news, please visit the GBLT communitv' ate in\ited to join at Hlison Park's Orchard Park Pavil Dignity-Integrity has installed the regatdless of sexual orienution or Temple B'rith Kodesh, 2131 join us in our first ever appearance at Come join us fbr our walks-runs. We and the Development Committee. Rams' website at . leam how you can be your true self! Thetc was a wonderful response as a member of our three-person We are accomphshitig this mission kick-off event for the Respect Is El coordinator. VCê welcome all new — please do drop by our table for a Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Geotge On July 29, from 2 — 5 p.m. we to our first call, but our meedng chaplain team. Congratulations, through community organizing, pub ementary Outreacb Project^ during which volunteers: vou do not have to be an brochure and chat, and sign up on Eastman House. Then, after the ROMANS will have an open meering and dis conflicted with Pride events as well Patty! D-I has chosen its new Com hc advocacy and in-school program the documenury film Ifs Elementary educator or a parent to do this work. our maihng Ust! walks and runs, we usually go some Romans is a group of gay naturists cuss issues of tmporunce to us as as others. It appears that the interest munity Council to lead the organiza ming. We welcome as a member any will be distributed to local school Volunteering in GLSEN is a great 3. Sunday, July 16—From 1 to 6 place for coffee. who enjoy comaraderie in the nude. female to male and male to female is from Monroe, Wayne, and Ontario tion for the coming year. Council individual, regardless of sexuai orien districts. The program is sponsored way to meet new people and to give p.m., we will have our annual table at Membership is of>en to men over age transexuals. Of course partners, Counties, and well beyond. So that members included Karen Barber, Pat UnBroken ution, who is committed to seeing by The Women of Reform Judaism, back to our communitv, so conuct the Picnic m Genesee Vaiiey Park! 21 who have an interest in social friends and loved ones are always we may be fairly accessible to as Cloonan, Jennifer Gravitz, Mike this mission accompUshed in K-12 Interfaith Advocates, and GLSEN us todav. Drop by fbr a brochure/chat, and if nudism. many women as possible, a perma McManus, Gail Mastrella, Bob Rite, Threads schools. Rochester. The distribution project welcome and encouraged to attend, you're not on our mailing hst al If you would hke more informa Meerings are often held in indi liiKilMliiiîBlMIB nent location is on our agenda. Tom Schult2,Jeaninne Scott-Lamb, Pride is finally here, so join us and as wc offer support to each other in Give GLSEN Rochester a strong has been made possible by over $2(X)0 tion about GLSEN Rochester, or viduals' homes. A recent meeting ready, sign up! How can anyone be tumed off or leam to make something to wear or a safe and caring atmosphere. and Mark Smith. >rescnce during Rochester's gay pride in grants to GLSEN from both the would like to make a comment ot featured a poduck dinner, followed 4. Wednesday, July 26—Social threatened by "soul, depth, and eth display proudly! Dignity-Integrity is a hving faith :elcbration by lending your timean d Episcopal Diocese of Rochester and suggesdon, write to GLSEN Roch by a trip to the Rochester Gay Men's Butch Femme Event: Summer Indoor Picnic Pot ics"? Admit it! Women's circles, be it Due to thejuly 4th hoUday, there Empire Bears community ofgays, lesbians, bisexu lents! Wc have historic plans in store the First Uniurian Church. ester, P.O. Box 10697, Rochester, Chorus performance. luck Social. We'll supply the table the clubs, bars, p>ersonals, fix-ups, will not be a meeting of UnBroken Hello Bears. It's getting hot and Connection als, transgender people and their n the Pride Parade at 6 p.m. on On March 10 GLSEN presented N.Y. 14610, call the GLSEN-LINE cloth and the tunes — jrou bring the bhnd dates, or canvassing the "com Threads on the first Monday (July 3), Upcoming events include camp sweaty. Time for the Beats to play. Come show your butch and femme friends who worship operdy with irday, July 15, at thc comer of its first teacher training. Teaching Re at 271-4937, or e-mail us at rest. (Dish to pass/non-alcohohc munity," function much hke the but our regulatiy scheduled meeting ing trips and a pool party. Call 234- Go to a cool movie on a Monday pride during this month's festivities! each other. We celebrate hturgies in rk and Brunswick. It will bc a pa spect For All, to over 60 teachers and glsenrochester@aoLcom. Checkout beverage requested.) 7-9 p.m. at the straight world. The same power onjuly 17 will meet (7-9 p.m. at the 0481 for more information. evening. Join us at Mel's Diner, with This month is chock full of events the Episcopal and Cathohc tradi le presence you will never forget; administrators during a suff devel the GLSEN website at GAGVCommunityCenter, 179 At struggles, superficial expectations, GAGV Community Center, 179 At hostess Becky, at 6 p.m., and we'll (hoorayO» so here's the hst! tions, and welcome all to come, re are going to bc driving a full-size opment day at Brockport Central www.glsen.org. Join us with your Transgender lantic Ave. Children welcome! pretentious promises, and disap lantic Ave.). Come drop in and leam have a gay oid time, then go to a 1. Friday, July 7--Discussion gardless of your reUgious affihation low school bus in the parade, filled School. During two 115-minute ses talents and your dollars as wc work For information on the Connec pointments occur in both. a new way to relax and unwind — Organization movie, usually at Mo\ês 10. Call the Evening. Suggested topic: Pictures (or lackof one). Worship with us on id surrounded by folks who want to sions, educators learned how preju to make our local schools safer for Beariine at 234-3381 to find our the tion or any of these events, or to sign We are creating a very diverse, yet arts and craftsi Bring a new or cur Tlie Transgender Organization will of Pride. Bring a picture of yourself Sundays at 5 p.m. in St- Luke-St. lind all the onlookers that, for the dice against sexual minorities affects all. special ingredients. up to help out staffing our tables intimate social, and highly spiritual, rent project and aU needed suppUes; continue to meet on the third (or of someone else) showing butch Simon the Cyrene Church, 17 S. Jost part, our schools are still places aii youth, and they were given some over Pride Weekend, contact Kerry circle. A network of creative, spiri basic counted cross-stitch taught NX'ednesday evening and the last Sat Saturday mornings we meet to talk or femme pride! Meeting held at Fitzhugh SL across from the Mon tf deadly silence for LGBT youth tools t<) create an inclusive and wel Rochester Rams at 865-4619, or write The Rochester tual, intellectual, magical, sensual, upon request. For information, con urday afternoon ofeach month until in Genesee Vailev Park at the Round- GAGVCommunityCenter, 179 At roe Country Office building. You id teachers. coming environment for ail students. BF Connection. PO Box 60698. sexual, mystical, wild, and powerful tact Kerry at 865-4619. Our Bar Night for July is "Bike further notice. VC'e meet at the GAGV lantic Ave., 7-9 p.m. Bring a snack/ can't miss it — it's the church with We can only send a strong message The presentation was well-re Rochester, N.Y. 14606. women of substance, who ask more, Night," a night for you to ride your CommuniuCenter, 179 Atlantic Ave. Rochester Wbmen's non-alcoholic beverage (childrcn the pink steeple! After services each >t action and change with your pres ceived by the teachers and adminis Events are also hsted on butch- see more, sense more, and want more. motorcycle over t<^ The Forum. If We are proud to help start off welcome!). week, we sociaUze at a coffee hour Women's bildng ence. >X'^hether you are a youth or trators in attendance, and in a letter Conimunity Chorus femme.com under BILLBOARD you do, well check your helmet for Pride Week onjuly *), from 6:30 —9 2. Saturday, J uly 15—Parade 2000! Do you long to belong to an ind where you are welcome to join us. Women's Biking will meet onJ uly 16, former youth; teacher or parent, ac- to GLSEN from the district, one and on http://users.mindex.com/ you, slap a beer (compliments of the p.m. with a free showing of "Boys is recruiting new singers Join us and hne to march at 5:30 p.m. mate circle of strong, willful, adven For general queries about Dig leaving from and returning to pvist or supporter; in or out; show administrator commented that the Wayshelter (look under "Closet"). Rams) into your hand and wash vour Don't Cry." Refreshments, and of for the fall season. For on Brunswick St. (between Park and turous women with genuine soul, nity-Integrity, caU the D-I Info-Une Genesee Valley Park before the Pic rour concern, your anger, your pride. *'topic fit beautifully into our overall bike foryou while you kickback. The course tissues, wili be available. As information call 234- Argyle) -— look for our butch/ depth, and ethicsr]o\ti us! For fun! at 234-5092.' nic, which starts at 1 p.m. >in us to march or ride the GLSEN theme, 'safe schtWs' ... staff feed boot shine will be going strong all always we will meet on the first floor 4441. Geri Stanton Wliot Oed Has OefiMd TegoCiMdr^ First Universalist Church 7IC-SM-ZSM IMCHMMATC. •.NY. Blaine Elkins M.S. Bath Psychotherapist W« afflnn and promote tha Inharant worth and dignity of Scnkc* at l«:3« AM EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST CaflMSMU Haar ^tar amice GLBT (IM* 7I«-«2|.«I2I anxiety & depression Individual, Couple and MS.Ed., MS.Ed. loneliness & separation Group Therapy National Certified <>)unselor our Chum, Can Help! resolving conflicts Specializing in Concems of: Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor communication skills Isolation and LoneliiKSS, New Relationships, Separation, 175 \kxns, Drive (near Cobbs Hilt Paric) sexual abuse recovery ADDRESS, \ltA.mtU r M. Self-Esteem, Abuse, and Phonac 271-6478 E^nvi: OAMCC NYeaoLcom drug& alcoholism Sexual Orientation Wib SitK www.g80Cites.eanAVastHalyMocidasa6 m)€Msm(Ei8 grief & loss 244-4837 TDD (716) 533-2041 (Roman Catholic-Episcopal) Voice (716) 325-7180 Open Arms Metropolitan Community Churcii We welcome all regardless of worship tradition or sexual orientation.

Litargy every Sunday at 5:00 p.ni. Westminster Presbyterian Social Hour around 6:00 p.ni. bgether we will create an Potluck Dinno- every third Sunday ofthe month* etivironttient that protnotes Church E>arbara [)ebc5, M-«3 T A MORE LIGHT congregation Church of St Luke and SL Simon Cyrene healing, provides supportfor exphmng 17 South Fitzhugh Street Cloun5clor>/Le5Dian where people of all sexual orientations (Comer of Broad St. and S. Fitzhugh St) your personal joumey arid empowers Phone 262-2170 you to make self-respecting choices. worship and nunister together This Eucharistic community exists- Still located in Rochester's 19th Ward • to worship God m to proclaim the good news ofJesu s Chist *^avv -YU. v*j:iiL«*^, MS. Ed. 216 Thurston Jload 436-6200 • io witness to the reality ofChristian gay, ksbian, ^-f^ park Avenue NatkmaUy Certified Individual, C6tq>les, Croops Worship: 10:30 a-m. Sundays bisexual, and transgenckr pe<^le (71^)2/1^^10 Sign Language Profident (ne) 3854735 Join US in celebrating 24 years in our community! ^

*-''>-*i •"^J *• ••• . • 1^ ' rwjMMi^riaMMM I wmm itMia-.:^!** -^F*. BI4 ir^m :-:v-.:-i..oM-:-:-^ ^•:•:^:^:^.•.••^.^•^^..^•.•-•••••-:^^^.•^^^^Y• •-•••••'>••--'••••-•••••••••••••••-•-•• 'J-''"-; woman president. You can contact THE t IS house at 10 a.m. Then we usually go Hospital visiting Women's Hiking PLAGAL to lunch. Our Beamight at the For Cediia Brown at P.O. Box 609001, member to be active on a commit With banner held high, with voices Cleveland, OH., 44109, (440)734- tee," states Kim Brumber. "Joitiing a GAGV Volunteer ofthe Month: rum forjuly is Hairy Chest Night on Please join us visiting residents at Women's Hiking is goii\g strot^ af strong, with our lesbian and gay iden 8178 or by e-mail, committee is a great way to get famil the Sth. Show off and win a prize. Montoe Community Hospital a few ter four years. Mothers with their Julianna Slices [email protected] iar and involved with the GAGV We'll be in the Ptide Parade onjuly hours weekly.It makes such a posi children are always welcome. Our tity open for all to see, the Pro-Life 15 and at the picnic on the 16th. rive difference for those that Uv« hikes are definitely exciring and a lot AUiance of Gays and Lesbians par more informarion about PLAGAL, Board. I welcome anyone to give me By Tanya Smolinsl^ We also have a barbeque and there, and is so rewarding to those of of fun. Always new women joining ticipated in the 2000 March for lA^y write P.O. Box 33292, Washington, a call who is interested in getting Julianna Sikes is an art teacher in the camping weekends scheduled. We us that volunteer. Fêase join us. Call us. Wc travel to various regional joining over fifty thousand pro-hfets D.C, 20033, telephone (202)223- involved on a committee.*' Canandaigua Gty School District and will NOT have our regular meeting Donna Marie at 442-6399 for mote parks. This is a great way to meet marching from the Ellipse to the Su 6697,or e-mail. PLAGAL@aoLcom, The Board of Directors holds its a fencing coach. She has been out on the first Wednesday, so do NOT infotmarion. excepdonal ladies. For more infor preme Court We have a ne«4y elected or Internet, www.plagaLorg. monthly meetings on the second since she was 17 and was head of the show up onjuly 5. Call 234-3381 to mation, call Donna at (716)442-6399. PLAGALptesident, PLAGAL's first O^fnmuiiityCenter Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Nazareth College Lambda Associa ask questions and find answers. At these meetings, committee chairs tion between 1992 and *96, helping WOOF! 'and the Execurive Directorgive their to otganize Team Rochester for the monthly reports. And if policy deci Gay Games in *94. She and her part sions need to be made, they are voted ner, Patty Hayes, GAGV Youth Pro Julianna Sikes Community Center on by the Board. Anyone is welcome gram Coordinator, recently cel RAINBOW ebrated their seven-year atiniversary. what I got ouc ofthe group. Having Information to attend these meetings. There is an been a youch group member, and open floor at the beginning of each GAGV: When did you first be GAGV Community C«nt«r* 179 8o*rd President: Kim Brumber now being a facilitacor, gives me a come acquainted with the FAMILY Adantk Ave.. Rochester NY, 14607- Executive Director: Rober^Gelder meeting for community members differenc perspective when working GAGV? 1255. Progrant Director: Tanya who would like to address the Board. wich the youth. I find that I am able Todd A. Plank CHILDCARE Community Center phone: Smolfnaky An Open House, which wiM com JS: I had an English teacher in to better identifv with the vouth since jm {716)244-8640 Youth Program Coordinator: memorate the GAGV Community high school who I think had figured rf rf I came out at a young age as well. Co^ctive Coach Empty CkMot phono: (716)244-9030 Patty Hayes Center's 10-year anniversary at its out that 1 was gay, and he would GAGV: What has been most re Full Potential Enterprises GAGV/EC ^x: (716)244-8246 Empty Closet Editor: Susan Jordan present location, has been scheduled always mention the Alliance and how Meals, Love, GAGV and EC Enrall: alliance warding about volunteering as a (716) 467-9245 Empty Cioset Business Manager: to replace the regular Board meering thcy had a youth group. I think he @servtech.com Hariow Russell facilitator for the Youth Group, onjuly 12. Board tnembers will be was very concerned for me and Playmates and Pride! GAGV Web site: Facilities Manager: Dennis Miles and why? available to give tours of the Com wanted to make sure that I found a www^yalliance.org Mntirtg sptm is vite^chMr aesessibit. JS: One of the most rewarding Center hours: MonTThurs.. 1-9:30 munity Center and answerquestions. place where I fit in. Boanl tuettiftff an scheduled Joe tbt stemd things about facilitating is watching Coachii^ is an ongoing relationship designed to lielp jrou make powerful pm; Fri. I -6 ptn. muimsArp ofthe uumik GAGV: What was your experi in Home Red Cross Certified Refreshments will be provided. Ev the youth get connected with the changes in your life and work. A coach helps you create yomr own viwinn nf ence like as a member of the eryone is welcomed. community and really grow and be Ft-Pt GAGVs Youth Group? saccesB and develop a winning strategy for your Hfe. As an openly gay man, transgender,gay, lesbian and hecero come confident. It is neat to see lew mennbers JS: The first time I went to the I am particularly interested in using my skills to empower members of the Greece Ridge Area Ages 2* sexual individuals. The professions GAGV hosts two someone come to the group who GAGV youth group, I was 17, and it represented include lawyers, doctors, may be quiet or shy or unsure of GLBT community to lead authentic, rewarding lives. join GAGV was pretty funny. At the time, the educators, non-profit administrators, Pride events for themselves, and then see them in a Alliance had no sign or anything.... I Call Robin @ 227-6291 Board fbr 2000 and large and small business em few months as an empowered, con families and kids chink I must have circled the block Tâyw how r>ft«<.liiiig ««« winka thlwga h«pp<»ii for yon! Call to schedule a ' By Tanya Smolinsky ployees. There are singje individuais, fident youth. I am also finding that I This year the Gay Alliance is hosting on my bike a few times before I got complementary sample session or E-mail me at: [email protected] The GAGV Board of Directors those who are raising families, and learn a lot from the different vouth those who are retired. There are two events specifically for families up enough nerve co ring the bell. rf statted its new term this past May. that come to the group. \X'e have people from the city, the suburbs, with children during Rochester's Gay Finally, someone answered the door Fourncwly-eJected Board members, youth that come from diveise back and the oudying rural area. Many Pride Celebration. and I joined the group. or one-newly appointed Board mem grounds and have different calencs. members ofthe Board are leaders in On Friday,July 14 at 6:30 p.m. at The group was very small at the Krio\oled^geôf\oh4î^pXV owe ic (716)339-9150 "As a parent, I feel that it is really how large the youth group has be • ZERO DOWN Progfams School District. Furthermore, the Board is respon to our vouth to do that. important that Rochester's Gay Pride come. • FHA Programs BIlM Cll«i<« ailtf •tlMT iMAltil Kim Brumber was re-elected as sible for setting the policy of the GAGV: On behalf of the GAGV Celebration include activities that are GAGV: Why do you now vol • 5% Down-No Income Verification Loans Board President. Shirley Bowcn, a organization. and all the youth on whom you k Ji inclusive of gay families with chil unteer as a facilitator for the Sun • REHAB Programs Each Board member is expected have had an impact, 1 want to reared Vice-Principal at Brighton dren, so that cvervone in the com • 5% Down Investor products to sit on at least one committee where day Youth Group? thank you for giving so much of High School, was elected as Vice- munity' can take part in the week- If you're tired of throtving away your hard eamed money on rent, most of the work of the Board is JSJ I have been a facilitator with your time as a voliuiteer facilita President And Tony Perri and Cindi long celebration," explains Tanya and looking for the security of owning your own home, accomplished. This year the Board the youth group for thc past (xve tor for the Youth Group. You are a Eveleigh were re-elected as Secre Smolinsky. Program Director. "Also call me now, for a free analysis or prequalification. committee structure has been stream ycsLts — a lot longer that I thought. great advocate, role nnodel and Americiiit Bnptfete Concenied tary and Treasurer respectively. these activities will allow gay families lined in an effort to maximize the I volunteer with thc group because mentor for Igbt youth. The 20 individuals who comprise to connect with other gay families in of the Rochester Area Board*s effectiveness. There arc now I think ic is imporcant to give back Juanita Santiago the GAGV Board of Directots in thc area and perhaps make some new just three standing committees: Ex Mortgage Consultant dude a wide array of people from the friends. with each ocher, come co the Youth of che phocos in this month's Empty A fiicndty,supportiv e groi^ for gay, lesbian Greater Rochester community. Thc ecutive, Finance and Development, 426-7010 ext 235 **In the future, the Gay Alliance Group meetings on Sundays from 2- Closet—chank you, Luna). Though and bisexual Baptists and dietr fiiends. Board is evrniy split maie and fe and Programming and Outreach. voice pager 389-5703 hopes to expand its programs to gay 4 p.m. che momingstarted out rather slowiy, Meets tnonthlb^ - third Mondays, 7:30 P.M. male. The Board indudes bisexual. '*One doesn't need to be a Board 1-800-864-1273 fatnilies with children. At these two Youth between che ages of 14-20 we quickly became busy as we handed 57 Ambroi»e Street events I look forward to learning years old arc welcome co drop in. ouc botdes of water and granola bars iAiUance Mortgage *Ban^ng Corp, from parents what kinds of services This monch we are focusing on plan- CO several hundred walkers. After Can Shiriey at 392-2998 for details they feel their family needs." rung for the Pride Parade being held wards we joined the other volunceers 2735 Buffalo Rd, Rochester NY 14624 on Saturday, July 15. We have some and walkers at Cobbs Hill Park for Licoiwd Klortgnê HiMifc«r- NVS HMrftii^ Oep: For morc information on Family Movie Night or Gay Pride Story great ideas and will be busy this next food and music. A special thanks to Tinne, or to give Tanya Smolinsky month organizing and preparing all all the youth and facilitators who ofthe above-mentioned items and pitched in to help at the AIDS >X'alk CAHRARIATO & DRIESCH CATS EXCLUSIVELY VETERINARY HOSPITAL input on programs and services for gay famiiies, call che Gay Alliance at morc! We also hope to attend some and also to Bru^^rs on Monroe 1311 MMh Road PAMILT MBDICIHB PX« 244-8640. of che odêr Pride events that will be Ave. for feeding us so eariy in the 380 Ebaik 8t.» Fmnn, Tan PHUfoid. NMV Yortc 14534 happening eariier in che week as well moming! 315-836-0077 71M464S0O ANDY FLEMING, DVM buth Group as attending che Pride Picnic onjuly Ifyou have ideas to share or just Cath«riiM J. Catm^riatn MD, PAAPP •Quist(nob«ldngd09s) 16. For more details abouc these need to talk with someone, please • Filtn% a HomiMi 4Mnmffhm update for July: events, call mc at 244-8640 or drop don't hesitate to call me ac the Alli (tormeiiy Weedan) • Evmlno A Sauidiy AppoMmtnli AvaiMbto 5f^ Maiy D. Diteech MD» PAAPP Pricle Parade by the Alliance building at 179 At ance or drop by during the day on landc Ave. Mondavs, Wednesdays and Thurs- ^BW""" On a slighdy cloudy and cool J une days or Tuesday afternoons or eve OttMlac lUl WmtttOtf R—Ithfff, ChlMflMi'a aad Woami'a HaaWi Houn: ians underway MT nings. We offer crisis counseling to Mondiy a Friday 0 ajn. - 6 pjn . PattyHayes 4, members of the Youth Group We aeee^ OMat piivate fai—niMtaa, Madleamt wwuiaTOUR iwriocATioii* 1311 Mwai RMJ voiuntected to staff one of the wa gay> lesbian, bisexual, transgender, Wt IMMMn MdWM MR BpMl S flIOIfi TuMdiy, WMMSdqr, Ihuiidiy • aJiL - 7 pjn. f you*re interested in 6ndtf^ out and que5tk>ning youth and their fami PvaiMMd Caitt, CkiM Baaltlinu 8Mi|i^raftA-12iMa whatydkywpeint, sparkly shoes, dogs. ter and snack stations duriitg this Skittles and df equipment have to do year's AIDS Walk (ch«ck out some lies as well as a variety of referrals. BI6 1-^ r^"" "-- • •^•'^ • • ••••••••• • ""• •-• .ÛJJL^^.^. ..i.^.i^y^Jir^..^ '^^^^•'^ iiiiiiiiiiiiilliil ^niliiiiiiliiiii

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Gay Alliatkce of the Genesee ^ on July I Sand the GAGV Pknk on Interventions with Sexual Minori WEDNESDAY 26 fnends, 12:15 pm, last Sundays. Come Out and Play. Business Latino Mission Downtown United Presb5?terian meeting last Mondays, 7 pm, Vattey board of directors Second and fourth Tliursdays, AIDS * Julyl6atGeneseeVakrParkl ties. Training at CUfton Springs Butch Fenune Connection Church, 121 N. Btzhi^h St 271- GAGV Communitv Centw, 179 At Meedng, second Wednesdays, 7 Rochester, 1350 University Ave. 7 Hospital and CUnic's auditorium, 9 sununer indoor picnic potluck 1608. lantic Ave. Tom M., 454-3609. pm, 179 Atbndc Ave. 244-8640. pm. CaU Jertv, 442-2220. ' am. Sponsored by Behavioral Health Gay Alcoholics Anonymous chips. 6:30 pm, GAGV Community social. 7-9 pm, GAGV Commu Parents and Friends American Bsûsts Concerned GLOB&L ' of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Thicd Mondays, 7:30 pm. Webster 7 pm, Unitatian Chutch, 220 VCInton (Gays and Lesbians of Bausch & Center, 179 Adantic Ave. Free. Education Cotntnittee.Featuring Dr. tiity Center, 179 Adandc Ave. Chil Rd FOR TIU: iNi)i:pt:NDi:NT MOM H OI JLJL\ Dennis Foley, Ph.D., Senior Instruc dren welcome. 865-4619. 2:30 -5 pm. Last Sunday. Call for House, 57 Ambrose St. 637-8838. Lomb). Meets every third Thursday Empty Closet deadline. Articles, location: 234-0156 Unbroken Threads Support Group for Parents in Area 67 latge conference room at tor in Psychiatry, U.R. RSVP to THURSDAY 27 classified ads, letters to editor, non- Dignity-Integtity First, third Mondays, 7-9 ptn, Who Have Lost Children the Optic Center. Voice mail 338- SATURDAY I Presbyterian Church, 121 N. ness and personal purchases. Bor camera-ready ads, ad space reserva Grace, (315)462-0471 byjuly 17. 16th World Conference of 5 pm. St. Luke*s/St. Simon Cyrene GAGV Community Center, 179 First, third Wednesdays, 11 am- 8977. Circle. Women's spirituality Gay> Lesbian, Bisexual and Church, 17 S. Fitzhugh St. Everv Adandc Ave. 12:30 pm. Third Presbnerian Rocfiester Gay Men's Chortis COAP in Montreal. Dave S., 232- Fitzhugh St. ders Books & Music, 1000 Hylan tion. 244-9030. Church, 4 Meigs St Sponsored by group, 6-7 pm, ElUson Park, Or Transgender Jews. Horizons Sunday. 262-2170. Triangle Talk. Downtown United Prcsbvterian 3012. THURSDAY 6 Drive. Third anniud Break a Sweat for Genesee Region Home Care. Free. chard Grove Pavilion. For info, caU 2000. Presented by World Con Open Arms Metropolitan LGBT book discussion series. Last Church. 121 N. Fitzhugh St 7-9;30 Our Oavid. Play at Kitchen Free oral HIV tests. Threshold, TUESDAY f I Pride. Club GQ, 444 Central Ave., Conuntuiity Church Monday, Borders Books & Music, 325-1880. pm- 423-0650. gress of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Theatre in Ithaca opened June 14, 80 St. Paul St., fourth floor. 2-4 pm. Women's Internet Meet and 9:30 pm. Sponsored by ESPA, Jean, (315)597-5326. 175 Norris Drive, Cobbs Hill. 7-8:30 pm. Co-sponsoted by Frontrunners/Frontwalkers FRIDAY runs throughjuly 8. 8 pm, 116 N. For young men and women ages 12- Greet. Pride event for women, 5-9 GAGV, COAP and THURSDAY 20 Jewish Oiganizadons, in celebra 10:30 am., 6:30 pm 271-8478. GAGV. Ftee. 6 pm run/walk; meet Geoige Finger Lakes Gay-Lesbian So En^ty Closet deadline, camera- don of 20th anniversary, and New Gay Men's Alcoholics Anony* HIV Positive Gay Men Svipport Eastman House parkic^lot 271- cial Group Cayuga St., Ithaca. Tickets S12.50, 25. No appointment needed. Free pm, Muthers, 40 S. Union St. gayrochester.com. $5. 2709. ready ads, photographs. 244-9030. J ersey's Lesbian and Gay Havurah. mous group Fitst Fcklavs and third Tuesdays. Odk $10 seniors. Wednesdays through and confidential. 454-7530. Celebrating the Other Colors SATURDAY IS Empire Bears Hilton Woodcliff Lake, Woodcliff St. Luke's/St. Simon C3rteoe Second and fourth Mondays, 6:15 pi 5) 536^7753 and ask for Sam Saturdays. 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