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July 15, 2010 | Vol. 1, No. 18 Judge rules against DOMA By Lisa Neff dilemma for the U.S. Justice Staff writer Department, which has yet Take two narrowly defined to announce whether it gay rights cases. Add a con- will appeal to the 1st U.S. servative judge. The sum is Circuit Court of Appeals in a history-making victory for Boston. The department is both same-sex couples and responsible for defending state’s rights – a federal court Congress’ acts, but the cur- declaration that a section of rent administration maintains the U.S. Defense of Marriage that DOMA is discriminatory Act is unconstitutional. and should be repealed. U.S. District Court DOMA became law with Judge Joseph Tauro on July the signature of Bill Clinton 9, ruling in two cases from in 1996, when it seemed that Massachusetts, doomed a Hawaii might soon legalize section of DOMA as moti- same-sex civil marriages, a vated by “irrational preju- first in the United States. dice.” The GOP-dominated Tauro’s rulings are “confir- Congress had crafted DOMA mation of what every lesbian, to carve out an exemption gay, bisexual and transgender to the U.S. Constitution’s full American knows to be a faith and credit clause, want- basic truth – we and our ing to allow one state to families are equal,” said Joe refuse to recognize a same- Solmonese, president of the sex marriage from another Human Rights Campaign, the state. nation’s largest LGBT group. Another element of P H OTO s : c o u rt e s y f e a s to f f u n . c o m / fau s TO f e r n ó S The rulings create a DOMA defined marriage, for federal purposes, as the GREEN BAY PRIDE union of a man and a woman. More than 3,200 people (including performers Deven Green, Michael Ryan and Joel Bryant, The result of this provision top) turned out for Pride Alive 2010 at Joannes Park in Green Bay. UW-Oshkosh professor is that gay couples legally Bill McConkey, who recently lost a court case challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s This married in five states and same-sex marriage ban, gave the opening speech. He issued a call to action for LGBT people the District of Columbia are and their allies to continue fighting for equal rights for all Wisconsin citizens.S ee more pictures issue denied the more than 1,100 inside and online at on page 10. wisconsingazette.com federal benefits and respon- DOMA page 11 News WiGWAG ����������������������2 Wisconsin Gaze �����������4 Cyclists gear up for the ride of a lifetime Editorial ��������������������������8 National Gaze ������������ 11 By Louis Weisberg nightmare turned into a fond with several other riders. his year. When ACT 8 AIDS are all united in the same Staff writer memory. Everyone was so supportive Ride sets out July 29 for a cause, and I look forward Features It’s every cyclist’s night- “I thought, ‘This is bad,’” and kind. After that, there four-day, 300-mile trek across to the spirit of community WiGOUT �������������������� 19 mare – a sudden hailstorm on Jones remembers. “But about was a new energy, and we Wisconsin’s rolling country- that exists within the ride,” Outdoor Gaze ����������� 20 a deserted road in the middle the time I was really getting rode another 35 or 40 miles side to raise money for AIDS Jones says. Art Gaze ��������������������� 21 of nowhere. But when Scott concerned about my safety, that day.” Network of Madison, Jones The community created On the Town �������������� 27 Jones found himself in that a van came and (volunteers) For Jones, that stormy will be along for the third by the ride extends beyond Community Events ��� 30 situation last summer while loaded up my bike and took experience embodies the time. volunteers, contributors and participating in the ACT 7 me to the next pit stop, meaning of an event that “I look forward to being AIDS Network staff and cli- AIDS Ride, what began as a where I waited out the storm has become a highlight of with a group of people who ACT page 16 2 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0
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Normal at last she’s tossed into the col- stuff in contact lenses, known as Tabulate this… Stunkel in the women’s Mark Ruffalo told MTV lection basket over the past revealing circle lenses, which cover Ellen DeGeneres, the invitation doubles at the he’ll star in the long- 37 years. t a t t e r e d not just the iris but part of sweet judge on “American tournament. Navratilova has awaited film adaptation of c l o t h e s the whites of the eyes. The Idol” and the funny talk nine Wimbledon trophies. Larry Kramer’s ground- Pee-wEE Redux complement- lenses are not legal in the show host, ranked No. 23 breaking 1984 AIDS play Judd Apatow is devel- ed by bondage- United States, but available on Forbes’ new list of most File this… “The Normal Heart.” Ryan oping an untitled Pee- style accessories. online from Asian compa- successful, most prominent Melissa Etheridge has Murphy (creator of “Glee”) wee Herman feature for nies. Doctors warn they can 100 celebrities. DeGeneres filed in a Los Angeles court will direct, with Kramer Universal that Paul Reubens Gleeful cause permanent damage. falls between Steven to dissolve her domestic adapting his work for the (Pee-wee’s real name) is co- Fox TV’s “Glee” earned Spielberg at 22 and David partnership with Tammy screen. Barbra Streisand writing with “Inglourious the second-most Emmy Hear this… Letterman at 24 with her Lynn Michaels, a move held rights to the film for 10 Basterds” screenwriter nominations for 2010. The Three men were freed pay, put at about $55 million. that apparently surprised years, but never got around Paul Rust. “Let’s face it, the musical-comedy show, following rape convictions in Oprah Winfrey holds the Michaels. After learning of to making it, reportedly due world needs more Pee- which has a huge gay fol- Vietnam partly based on an No. 1 spot with earnings of the filing, Michaels post- to creative differences with wee Herman,” Apatow lowing, got 19 nods, includ- acupuncturist’s claims that about $315 million. She’s fol- ed a poem to her “hol- Kramer. No surprise there told Daily Variety. “I am so ing best comedy and acting the men are virgins because lowed by Beyonce Knowles, lywood farm girl” blog: – they’re both famously diffi- excited to be working with noms for Lea Michelle and each has a small red spot on James Cameron, Lady Gaga SMACK!!!!!!!!!!!!/FILE FOR cult. Ruffalo is currently on- Paul Reubens, who is an Matthew Morrison. his ear. “The spots should and Tiger Woods. Mariska DIVORCE!!!!!!/even though screen in Lisa Cholodenko’s extraordinary and ground- have disappeared if they Hargitay just made the cut we both promised/agreed/ lesbian family flick “The Kids breaking actor and writer.” Lady Gaga eyes had had sex,” acupuncturist at No. 100. handshook/pinkyswore/no Are All Right.” Pee-wee also is headed for A bathtub scene from a Pham Thi Hong told AP. “My filing until after tour/in the Broadway in the fall, with a Lady Gaga video ignited a many years of experience Record this… fall/her broken promises/ Return to six-week run at the Stephen fashion trend that has oph- told me that these men Martina Navratilova, told to me by/headlines/i’m lender? Sondheim Theatre. thalmologists seeing red. In did not have sex before.” still recovering from radia- raising the kids/doing what Yvonne Moore is mad as the scene, La Gaga flashes It seems, however, that this tion treatment for can- i can/second set of yours/ hell because her Washington, Naughty Miley a pair of larger-than-life test only can be used to cer and now age 53, won could you stop blind siding Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care CommunitiesD.C., church has decided to Miley Cyrus was spotted eyes that resemble charac- determine whether men another Wimbledon title. me?/unless it’s another art perform same-sex marriag- looking very grown up at ters from Japanese anime have had sex with women, Navratilova, the most deco- form you’re working on?” es. She’s suing the church for London’s G-A-Y nightclub films. Teenagers and young not other men, according to rated player in tennis, and Don’t expect Etheridge to $250,000. Moore estimates in early July. The tween idol women are trying to imitate Hong. Whose ears are you Jana Novotna defeated Tracy adapt that into a tune for that’s the amount of cash was said to be flaunting her the look with oddly colored looking at now? Austin and Kathy Rinaldi- her tour. harleys summer sale 1/4 wis gazette :Layout 4 6/24/10 4:04 PM Page 1 G E T T h e W I s c O n s I N G A Z E TT E D E LI v e r e D . C ALL 414-961-3240
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By John Quinlan in the 700 block of State Rally is slated for marriage, that a strong hearts and minds is to break support of all efforts nation- Contributing writer Street, proceeding up State marriage makes a strong fam- the silence, spark conversa- wide. Efforts are underway Street to the Capitol. for July 27. ily, and that groups of these tions and share personal sto- As of press time, the to generate a large grass- “Everywhere that the strong families make strong ries about why marriage mat- coalition was still com- roots protest to meet the National Organization for neighborhoods and strong ters to same-sex couples and ing together, but includ- National Organization for Marriage caravan goes, they Spurred on by a federal towns, cities and states. their families. But we also ed the UW-Madison’s Marriage’s anti-gay “Summer need to be shown that they court decision in Boston that Sean Eldridge, of the mar- know that we cannot allow Queer Student Alliance, for Marriage” tour when do not represent major- found a section of the 1996 riage equality group Freedom the distractions, distortions UW-Whitewater’s direct it arrives in Madison July ity opinion,” said coalition Defense of Marriage Act to Marry, said he wants the and discriminatory agenda of action group Impact and 27, for a noon rally at the leader Jesse Otradovec with unconstitutional, NOM has rally to be more than a coun- groups like NOM to go unan- OutReach, Madison’s LGBT State Street entrance of the the Queer Student Alliance. launched a bus tour across ter-protest. swered,” Eldridge said. community center, in addi- Capitol. “Our highest hope is that if 17 states and the District of This is “a positive campaign Freedomtomarry.org is tion to grassroots groups in A coalition-based counter- we’re successful and we can Columbia. July 27 is the cara- to show Americans support- acting as a clearinghouse for Milwaukee and statewide. rally and march in support significantly outnumber them van’s only stop in Wisconsin. ing the right of all persons those seeking to connect For more information, of the freedom to marry when they come to Madison, In NOM’s call to action, to marry,” he said. “Freedom with local efforts. The orga- write to queerstudentl- will begin at 11 a.m. on the we can be a force for turning the organization declared to Marry has always believed nization asks participants to [email protected], or call UW-Madison’s Library Mall, back this tour.” that this is an urgent time that the best way to change register at that Web site in OutReach at 608-255-8582.
The EEOC says sev- members of the community. will initiate a bill to outlaw BRIEFS eral women complained, If the upcoming event is as homosexuality, abortion and but pharmacy manage- successful, GAMMA plans to all forms of pornography. I ment didn’t help them. hold regular open mics four think these are three ills that EEOC sues An Omnicare spokeswoman times a year. are plaguing our nation and company over says the company doesn’t Contact GAMMA at 414- bringing us down.” harassment in tolerate sexual harassment 530-1886 to reserve a per- Pagels, who’s running in Wis. store in the workplace. She says formance slot, or just show the Republican primary, is A federal agency is accus- the company took prompt up the night of the event to unlikely to clinch the nomi- ing a Kentucky company of action when it learned of the be worked into the schedule. nation. Oshkosh business- permitting a sexually hostile allegations. man Ron Johnson, who also work environment in one Wis. Senate opposes LGBT equality, is of its Wisconsin pharmacies. GAMMA presents candidate heavily favored in polls to The U.S. Equal Employment open mic night wants to win the chance to take on Opportunity Commission GAMMA Milwaukee holds outlaw gays Democratic incumbent Russ said it has filed a federal its second open mic and pot- In recent TV ads that aired Feingold. lawsuit naming Covington, luck night at the Milwaukee in the Milwaukee market (and Pagels was cited for dis- Ky.-based Omnicare Gay Arts Center on July 31. P hoto : Yo u t u b e screen ca pt u r e are posted on youtube.com), orderly conduct in February Inc., which does busi- There is no cover charge or Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ernest J. Pagels a Republican U.S. Senate after witnesses reported him ness as Pinnacle Pharmacy. registration fee. The event is Jr. addresses the camera in his commercial call- candidate says he’d outlaw urinating on a car tire in The suit says a pharmacy open to the public, and every ing for outlawing homosexuality. homosexuality, if elected. a parking lot at Waukesha manager at a La Crosse, one is encouraged to bring a “I’m a born-again Christian, County Technical College. He Wis., store sexually harassed favorite dish to share. song, dance, spoken word, The first event, held in a U.S. veteran and a very sued the college for violating female employees through GAMMA’s Richard comedy. “People can perform April, drew more than 30 conservative Republican,” his civil rights, but the case unwanted touching and Goldberg says all types of whatever they want, it’s an people to share a meal and Ernest J. Pagels Jr. says in was dismissed. demeaning comments. performance are welcome: adult show,” Goldberg says. watch five performances by the commercial. “If elected, I – from WiG and AP reports
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Got news? Tell us OBITUARIES [email protected]. Carol Stevens remembered as lesbian pioneer By Jamakaya Jai, she opened her home to enjoyed music, theater and ‘I have a good Contributing writer hundreds of women over the games. At the service, partici- More than 120 family years for feasts and potlucks. pants joined in singing some life because I members and friends crowd- All women were welcome, of her favorite songs, includ- ed Milwaukee’s Quaker from argumentative political ing “Shenandoah,” “Always” think I have a Meeting House on July 5 dykes to nervous “newbie” and “The Girl in the Red to pay tribute and share a lesbians taking their first ten- Velvet Dress.” For many good life.’ potluck dinner in memory tative steps to meet other years, Stevens and Jai hosted of Carol Stevens, a founding lesbians. the Off-Stage Players, an ama- mother and guiding light of Almost everyone at the teur play-reading group, in the city’s lesbian community. memorial celebration com- their home. They also loved Stevens died June 26 at St. mented on the generosity playing charades, Scrabble, Community Center. Last Mary’s Hospital surrounded and gift for friendship which UpWords and Finish Lines. year, they were named king by loved ones. She was 86. Stevens used to bring women Education and self- and queen of SAGE’s annual Stevens was a member of together and mentor them. improvement were con- Spring Fling. “It was such a the Gay People’s Union in the Mo White, who called her- stant themes in her life. treat to see them dancing,” early 1970s and one of only self one of Stevens’ “adopted She earned her bachelor’s Bill Serpe, SAGE executive a handful of people at that granddaughters,” cited six degree in criminal justice director, recalled. “Carol was time willing to publicly iden- important life lessons she from UW-Milwaukee just a always such a pleasure to be tify herself with the first gay learned from her grand- few months before her 75th with.” organization to incorporate mother: Always look for the birthday. Stevens is survived by as a non-profit in Milwaukee. good in people. Fight for Stevens was born Carol daughters Valerie and Chiron, She was a mainstay of many what is right and stick up for Mauser in 1924 in Oak Park, four grandchildren, her part- LGBT and feminist groups in yourself. Find pleasure in life. Ill., and grew up in Chicago. ner of 38 years Jai, and hun- the decades that followed, Work continuously to better As a child, she lived a few dreds of friends and admir- including Grapevine, the yourself. Be true and loyal to blocks from Wrigley Field ers. Lesbian Alliance of Metro your partner. and became a big Cubs fan, Milwaukee, Silver Space Finally, White said: “Carol attending games with her Carol Stevens and Senior Action in a Gay always said, ‘I have a good life father. Environment. She was an avid because I think I have a good She married in 1951 and volunteer, working for publi- life. There are always things had three daughters, Vicki, cations like GPU News and to be grateful and happy for.’” Valerie and “Little” Carol, FINANCIALCONFIDENCESHOWS Amazon, staffing information Longtime friend Kathy who later chose the name tables, selling raffle tickets Herbst pointed out that Chiron. Stevens divorced and organizing dances for the alongside her goodness and about 20 years later, starting women’s community. generosity, Stevens also had her new life in Milwaukee in “ We bank the “The great thing about a “toughness and tenacity the early 1970s and getting Carol was how committed about her.” involved with the emerging and dependable she was,” an The crowd roared when gay, lesbian and feminist com- smart way, with old friend said. “She’d have White told an anecdote illus- munities. an idea for a fundraiser or trating that toughness. Once, She and Jai were pre- M&I Cash Back event and then get everyone when a driver cut Stevens off sented with the PrideFest involved to make it success- and took her parking space, Community Service Award ful. She didn’t really see her- she marched to the offending in 1997. On the occasions Checking.” self as a leader and yet that’s vehicle after the driver had of Stevens’ 75th, 80th and exactly what she was.” left and released the air from 85th birthdays, as well as She was also a legendary some of its tires. her and Jai’s 30th anniver- hostess and cook. Together Stevens loved reading, sary, potluck parties were Here’s a smart idea: Switch to a with her longtime partner especially mysteries, and held at the Milwaukee LGBT checking account that pays you. 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at other venues to hold our ceremony included, among Health & Wellness area’s Culture Building, the UWM event, because of the costs the many presentations, the emphasis on HIV testing. She LGBT Archive presented incurred using these grounds. unveiling of the U.S. Postal described the renewed out- information about its hold- Opinion I have to educate them about Service’s PrideFest picto- reach that PrideFest’s H&W ings. scott d. gunkel PrideFest’s history. Our com- rial cancellation and the area implemented this year The blank page of the munity came together to account of how it came in response to Milwaukee’s Web site was an unfortunate save the festival and the use about through the leader- increase of HIV cases. This omission due to a change in I would like to thank of these grounds. By being ship of Milwaukee LGBT is a socially and politically Web providers and develop- Wisconsin Gazette for there, PrideFest becomes a Community Center execu- important act. ers. They also are volunteers. including PrideFest-related significant part of the wider tive director Maggi Cage. The history project is PrideFest will address this articles in some editions community of cultural festi- The presence of Milwaukee an undertaking by individ- and find a solution. before the festival, especially vals. This is extremely impor- Postmaster Charlie Miller ual community members Ultimately, more than the article about our organi- tant, socially and politically, to unveil the cancellation, as under the guidance of SAGE 30,000 people attended zation’s volunteerism. There because it places PrideFest well as the post office’s staff- Milwaukee. A history display PrideFest 2010. They enjoyed also was a mention of the and the LGBT community ing of a booth at PrideFest has been part of our cel- top comedy and musical LGBT entertainers show- at an equal level with all the to cancel items to mail, rec- ebration for years. PrideFest entertainment, art, theater, a cased at PrideFest. Many of other diverse communities in ognized the importance and P hoto : c O u rt e s y purchased the materials volleyball tournament, belly them come from around the our state. relevance of Milwaukee’s Scott D. Gunkel needed to create the exhib- dancing, family programs country and the world simply However, PrideFest is not LGBT community. PrideFest it in the Arts and Culture and religious services. They for exposure at our festival. a political entity. The com- also produced postcards and Mark Mariucci, publisher of Building. Numerous panels explored our H&W area, got But I take to task WiG’s munity has other organiza- a unique postage stamp of QUEST, for his long-term showed hundreds of photos tested for HIV, danced and view that PrideFest didn’t do tions for that. PrideFest is an our own. These are political service to Wisconsin’s LGBT of our past events. Included celebrated the great strides enough or anything political. organization that builds the achievements. community. The Castaways were images of Pride balls our Milwaukee LGBT com- It also cited a blank Web site platform for others to utilize In recognition of decades MC and the Wisconsin and parades, softball tourna- munity has made. history page. and express the LGBT com- of service to our com- Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf ments, AIDS Walks and much Those facts are worthy of PrideFest’s very presence munity’s full concerns and munity’s health needs, received certificates for their more. A separate SAGE dis- an editorial. at Henry W. Maier Festival constructs. These include the the PrideFest Medal for many years of volunteer ser- play with photos and bio- Park is a political statement. political and historical. Community Service was pre- vice to PrideFest. graphical texts gave tribute Numerous people, from WiG must have missed sented to the AIDS Resource During the Opening to our early LGBT activists. Milwaukee and from around our opening ceremony, or Center of Wisconsin and Ceremony, Diverse & Their contributions are part the country, have told me simply neglected to men- BESTD Clinic. This recogni- Resilient’s Brenda Coley of our legacy and honored Scott D. Gunkel is president that PrideFest should look tion it in the editorial. The tion was also bestowed on spoke about PrideFest’s as such. Also in the Art & of PrideFest. Fair Wisconsin, HRL-PAC issue endorsements
Fair Wisconsin PAC and the one-year anniversary Endorsements include: • Sen. Kathleen Vinehout (44th) • Rep. Mark Pocan (78th) Human Rights League PAC of the passage of domes- Governor: (31st) • Rep. Gary Hebl (46th) • Janis Ringhand (80th) have released their joint tic partnership protec- Mayor Tom Barrett Wisconsin Assembly • Rep. Joe Parisi (48th) • Rep. Kelda Helen Roys 2010 fall election endorse- tions,” said Fair Wisconsin Attorney General: Districts: • Rep. Penny Bernard (81st) ments. The groups previous- executive director Katie Scott Hassett • Rep. Fred Kessler (12th) Schaber (57th) • Rep. Jim Soletski (88th) ly announced their endorse- Belanger. “These candidates Wisconsin Senate • Rep. Christine Sinicki • Rep. Robert Turner (61st) • Rep. Mark Radcliffe (92nd) ment of Milwaukee Mayor have shown a commitment Districts: (20th) • Steve Brown (66th) • Rep. Jeff Smith (93rd) Tom Barrett for governor. to advancing equality in • Sen. Tim Carpenter (3rd) • Tom Michalski (21st) • Rep. Kristen Dexter “We are excited to sup- Wisconsin, and we look for- • Sen. Jim Sullivan (5th) • Rep. Sandy Pasch (22nd) (68th) port so many pro-fairness ward to working with them in • Sen. John Lehman (21st) • Liz Jones (29th) • Janet Bewley (74th) candidates from across the next legislative session.” • Sen. Pat Kreitlow (23st) • Rep. Kim Hixson (43rd) • Rep. Terese Berceau Wisconsin as we celebrate • Sen. Jon Erpenbach (27th) • Speaker Mike Sheridan (76th) – L.W.
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It’s nearly impossible to imagine the current justices sup- porting the decision, which states that the federal marriage ban violates the Constitution’s equal protection clause and interferes with states’ rights to establish their own marriage laws. The decision puts the Obama administration in a quandary. The White House has condemned DOMA, but the nation’s chief executive has an obliga- tion to use the Justice Department to defend laws enacted by Congress. “Same-sex marriage aside, As of press time, the White House had not spoken on the ruling except do we have to wear the same pajamas?” to say that the president believes DOMA is discriminatory and should be repealed by Congress. But the administration refused to comment on wheth- er it believes DOMA is unconstitutional. If the administration chooses to let the decision stand, it will not have any impact beyond the state of Massachusetts. But if the White House appeals the decision, the outcome is unlikely to be favorable. { Letters } Still, the best course of action the White House can take is none. Allowing the ruling to stand will establish a framework of legal encroachment against the discriminatory federal law. The administration should argue that marriage PrideFest and on Sunday, instead going to Parade interesting. While I law falls under the sovereignty of the state and leave it at that. After all, the the Parade the various bars to watch am a non-smoker, I do have states’-rights argument is a mantra of conservatives, when it suits their pur- The (July 1) issue of the parade. Many of the bars several smoking friends and poses. Turn it back on them. Wisconsin Gazette had organize their own street am more than pleased with Moreover, the nation needs – and wants – a president who stands by his some thoughtful articles on parties, with seating, special the indoor smoking ban now or her convictions. The voters, including an overwhelming majority of LGBT the Pride celebrations in events, etc. That’s all great – in effect. But I’m disappointed people, cast their ballots in 2008 for a promise of change and “no more poli- Milwaukee in June. I have my but it is taking people away with Cadenas’ willingness to tics as usual.” But Obama has provided mostly half-measures and capitulations own thoughts to add regard- from PrideFest. impose her rules on smok- on a host of the issues that drove so many of us enthusiastically to the polls. ing the Pride parade. I was disappointed to ers. All of her ground rules It’s time for courage and leadership, for change we can believe in. The White I believe the time has have to miss the parade affect areas which are open House should let the decision stand. come to address the because I was working at air, whether at PrideFest or issue of the timing of the PrideFest. And I was not on Second Street. I recall very Pride parade. After 2003, alone – it takes hundreds to many spots on the parade Milwaukee’s Pride Parade run and staff the festival. route and at PrideFest where was eliminated by the The best thing the parade parents, children and stroll- PrideFest committee, which committee can do is move ers could sit well away from was experiencing serious the event to another week- smokers. I hate to imagine financial difficulties. The Pride end. The weekend before the car exhaust inhaled by The Wisconsin Gazette is published parade was resurrected in PrideFest would be perfect spectators that day. biweekly and distributed throughout the 2005, organized and funded to kick start a week of lead- I also can suggest addi- Milwaukee area, Madison, Racine and by the bars. (Much of the up events. This would mean tional ground rules that Kenosha. To have WiG delivered to your history of Milwaukee’s Pride more people at the parade, could be added to her list. address, contact circulation@wisconsin- celebrations can be found at and the bars would have 1) Do not bring children into CEO/PRINCIpal gazette.com or call 414-961-3240. the Milwaukee LGBT History much greater attendance, areas where smoking is going Leonard Sobczak Project Web site at www. They could extend the cel- on. 2) Always ask others if it WiG Publishing, LLC. © 2010 mkelgbthist.org/organiz/act_ ebration into the evening, is OK to bring your children Publisher/ pol/pride/pridefest-timeline. because people wouldn’t into the area. 3) Do not bring Editor in Chief htm.) consider going to PrideFest strollers and walking tod- Louis Weisberg I applaud the way the LGBT after the parade. And more dlers into well-traveled areas Entertainment Editor print media, the bars and people would go to PrideFest and paths. Common areas NATIONAL NEWS Editor Gregg Shapiro some other businesses and earlier in the day on Sunday. should not be taken over by Lisa Neff organizations came together Let’s support each over indulgent parents with contributors Harry Cherkinian to restore the parade, one other. The two events need their children in tow. What Creative Director Jr., Jody Hirsh, Rick Karlin, Kerrie Kenne- of the most politically vis- to be on different weekends, I am getting at is the all too Jason Smith dy, Cory Liebmann, Jamakaya, John Quin- ible aspects of Pride displays so people can enjoy both to frequent desire of well mean- lan, Angel Sevilla, Paul Varnell, Dan Zaitz in the city. However, I take their full extent. ing people to impose their Assistant Editor issue with the timing of the Don Schwamb beliefs on others. We have Lucky Tomaszek Technical consultant parade – that is, the same enough politicians and moral Kevin Rux weekend as PrideFest. majorities out there willing Account Executives There has been a notice- Where there’s to do that. Creating rules Will Elwood, Marypat Wulff, able and serious decline in smoke … for others to follow reeks Diane Banach PrideFest attendance on I found the recent opinion of intolerance. Perhaps we Sunday since the parade was piece by Jennifer Cadenas should be careful in getting www.wisconsingazette.com restored by the bars. People on second-hand smoke at what we wish for. don’t attend PrideFest early PrideFest and the Pride Jerry Warzyn WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0 9 The real Extreme Vukmir confidential ‘L’ mentors Republican state Rep. Leah tion presented on a bullying office and anti-LGBT organi- Vukmir of Wauwatosa is run- provision in Senate Bill 154 zations, including: A recurring topic in my ning for the 5th District state (the education omnibus bill). • Family Research Council: columns is the importance senate seat against incum- Appling claimed the legisla- Since the early 1990s, this Opinion of advocates and role bent Democrat Jim Sullivan. tion’s language was “danger- organization has emerged Cory Liebmann models in today’s media All indications point to this ous.” She maintained the bill as the leading conservative angel sevilla for young gay people. As being the highest profile race was being “promoted by the organization championing NPW warns of the “dangers the oldest of 12 siblings, I for the state Legislature this pro-gay group GLSEN and so-called “traditional fam- of hate laws” and admonishes understand that one does The program year. others.” ily values.” The group was its followers to help “stop not always choose to be Republicans have invested Appling offered to help founded by the notoriously the pedophile-protecting a role model. Sometimes has potential large amounts of support in Vukmir with some “alterna- anti-gay Dr. James Dobson. Hate Bill.” It also addresses people just look up to you, to exert Vukmir because they view tive language” for the legis- FRC is so far to the right that what it calls “sodomite adop- whether you like it or not. this race as their key to lation. Vukmir responded by it even attacked President tion” as being “disastrous for People in the media a positive taking back control of the saying she was “open to your George W. Bush for his kids.” The group’s favorite should understand that by Senate. But did they invest suggestions.” A few months “implicit endorsement of the legislative targets include the choosing to be on tele- influence on in a candidate who is too after this e-mail exchange, homosexual political agenda.” proposed Employment Non- vision, they’re positioning extreme for this moderate/ and only one day before the FRC has called for boycotts Discrimination Act and the themselves as role models, LGBT youth. conservative-leaning district? National Day of Silence, the of Disney because of the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t whether they like it or not. Leaked e-mails from bullying legislation passed company’s “gay-friendly” poli- tell.” I don’t think a lot of them Vukmir’s office provide many without Vukmir’s support. cies. FRC officials often refer Vukmir’s close affiliation realize this. examples of extremism that She repeatedly voted against to an imagined agenda to with extremist groups should When I heard that a I was watching the epi- is of particular interest to it both in the education com- “indoctrinate” children to be alarming not only to new show called “The sode and losing faith (and the LGBT community. For mittee and on the Assembly the “homosexual lifestyle.” members of the LGBT com- Real L Word” was com- interest) in these average instance, Julaine Appling, the floor. • National Prayer Network: munity, but to 5th District ing to Showtime, I made women doing nothing but rabidly anti-gay leader of the This example of Vukmir’s This self-described “ministry” residents in general. She’s a time to see it with the walking around aimlessly Wisconsin Family Council, chummy relationship with is headed by the Rev. Ted poor fit for moderate and hope that one of the stars on camera. That is, until I wrote to Vukmir on Jan. far-right leaders is reflected Pike. Its Web site – “truthtell- fair-minded voters. would have her life togeth- saw Mikey’s story. Mikey 12 to say she was “check- throughout her official e-mail ers.org” – consists of some Share comments at er enough to deserve the is kind of a soft butch ing in” with Vukmir about record. There are frequent of the most over-the-top managingeditor@ responsibility she was tak- lesbian. She works in the testimony that her organiza- exchanges between her anti-gay rhetoric imaginable. wisconsingazette.com. ing on as an openly lesbian fashion industry and is role model. very hardworking. She and The “Real L Word” is a her girlfriend had been reality show that follows together for nine months, six Los Angeles lesbians and I noticed immediately Carol Stevens: a wonderful life through their friendships, that they seemed to have relationships and careers. the healthiest relationship One of the lessons of a meal,” suggesting a rather bed. The crowding could The episode begins with of the bunch. They both the movie classic “It’s a humble affair with a thrown- be nuts, but what better each of them taking have a lot of goals, as Wonderful Life” is how one Opinion together quality. But Carol way to meet new friends turns telling about their well as an equal amount person’s life touches so many loved cooking and sometimes or be thrown together with first sexual experience of respect for each other. others. This has never been Jamakaya spent days preparing appetiz- a potential new girlfriend? with another woman (or This couple was, in my truer than for Carol Stevens, ers, main courses, side dishes What better pretext could another girl – as in the opinion, the couple for a Milwaukeean who died in duced extraordinary poetry, and unbelievably rich pies there be to ask someone to case of Whitney, who was young people to look up June at age 86. (See obituary, music and literature. It built and other desserts. Guests go out into the night for a 9 and whose sex partner to, gay or straight. page 5.) institutions like music festi- added to the feast with their walk and some fresh air? And was 11). The characters Jill and Nikki seemed I first met Carol in vals, women’s land coopera- own favorite recipes or, if what better way was there vary from the girl who has pretty put together too. 1976-1977 when I became tives and social and political they were cooking-impaired to find common ground a lot of random hook-ups The only tension I saw immersed in the crazy, exhila- networks. But it degenerated like me, brought treats from with a political foe or an ex to the lesbian couple plan- was when they were plan- rating politics of Milwaukee’s into paranoia and an ever- local bakeries, delis or con- than “Mmm-mming” over a ning their wedding, giving ning their wedding, which lesbian feminist community. shrinking circle of zealots, fectioners. strawberry schaum torte or viewers a wide enough can be stressful on any It was most likely at one some of whom condemned The feasting went on for banana cream pie? range of personalities couple. It doesn’t nec- of Carol’s renowned lesbian women for having babies and hours. Conversation was ani- It was no surprise that from which to find one to essarily mean that their potlucks. attacked transgender individ- mated and unceasing. There Carol’s memorial service fea- identify with. relationship is doomed to Feminism then was at high uals for being who they are. was gossip, there was flirt- tured a big potluck. Many But in watching the epi- failure. I also really enjoyed tide. Sisterhood was power- Through all the thrills and ing, there were hook-ups and women talked about how sode, I struggled to find any their philosophy on how ful. There were women to be divisiveness of those decades, break-ups. There was laugh- an invite to Carol and Jai’s reason why these women they live their lives. Nikki saved, wrongs to be righted, the most enduring vehicle for ter and story-telling and sing- parties connected them to deserved to be on a reality described them as “the battles to be won. Is it any affirming solidarity and sus- ing. Jane, Mary or Deb would other women and a sense show, other than the fact straightest gay couple” wonder that with all that pas- taining the women’s commu- play the piano, and those not of community. Women found that they were lesbians she’s ever seen. That’s sion flaring so many of us fell nity was the lesbian potluck. too shy to join in would sing friends, relationships, volun- on a show about lesbians. not my favorite choice of into each others arms? Carol Stevens was the doy- Christmas carols, Irish folk teer opportunities, career A couple of the women words, but I understood It was the disco era, enne of the lesbian potluck songs, patriotic anthems or guidance and sometimes a were professionals in their what she was getting at. so there were places to in Milwaukee. She and her show tunes. Yes, lesbians have shoulder to cry on through chosen fields. Almost all “The Real L Word” has dance like Sugar Shack and partner Jai probably hosted the musical comedy gene the hospitality of these les- of them were in some potential in a couple of The Factory. But brawling thousands of women in their too! bian godmothers. type of relationship, but the characters to exert a butches at the Shack and East Side flats over the years. Sometimes Carol and Jai’s What a wonderful life none of them had lasted positive influence on the sweaty, shirtless boys at the They provided a safe, conge- place was so crowded I’m Carol Stevens had and what more than a few months. LGBT community. Factory were too much for nial space for women of all sure the fire marshal would a legacy she leaves behind! Even the couple planning a “advanced” politicos like ages and political persuasions have ordered it shut down Unlike Clarence, who had to wedding – Jill and Nikki – Did you watch the show? myself, who were increas- to meet, mingle and munch. as a potential hazard. In the work for his in the afterlife, had been together for just Share at managingeditor@ ingly drawn to the siren call Most definitions of pot- colder months, coats, gloves, Carol earned her wings while over a year. wisconsingazette.com. of separatism. luck refer to “whatever food sweaters and scarves were still among us. Fly away and Lesbian separatism pro- happens to be available for piled shoulder high on the rest well, sister. 10 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0
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WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0 13 National Gaze Hawaii governor vetoes civil unions bill
By Lisa Neff Now Lingle and the state “After carefully reviewing Staff writer face the threat of a civil suit. each of these bills and weigh- Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle Lingle went down to the ing the considerable amount said no to civil unions July 6, wire on her decision – July of input that we received vetoing legislation that would 6 was the last day for her from the public, I made have provided marriage-like to veto the civil unions bill, the decision to not allow benefits to same-sex couples sign it into law or allow it to these measures to become in Hawaii because she said become law without her sig- law. Although the legislature voters should directly decide nature. The legislation would passed bills they believe are the issue. have allowed couples – same- important, I have the final “Today is a sad day for the gender and opposite-gender responsibility to ensure that thousands of Hawaii fami- – the benefits of a civil mar- any new law is constitutional, lies who remain second-class riage, but not marriage. fiscally responsible and in the citizens,” said Alan Spector, She eventually decided to best interest of the state.” legislative affairs co-chair for veto the measure, along with Lingle also issued an expla- Equality Hawaii. “We’re disap- 32 other bills a press release nation of her decision to pointed and outraged that from her office characterized veto the civil unions legisla- same-sex families will not be as “detrimental to public pol- tion. treated equally under Hawaii icy and would hinder efforts “I have been open and law, but vow to come back to expand the economy and consistent in my opposition and fight this fight another create jobs.” to same-gender marriage and day.” In a statement, Lingle said, find that HB 444 is essentially P hoto : c O u rt e s y G D marriage by another name,” Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle, R, at the christening of the USS Hawaii. Lingle said. “However, I want to be clear that my personal those who support marriage tution prevents discrimina- honor her oath to uphold opinion is not the basis for between two people of the tion based on sexual orienta- the constitution, the courts For the record my decision against allowing same gender as it is to those tion. If the governor won’t will.” “With such broad support from the legislators, who this legislation to become who support marriage only are the elected officials closest to the public, and the law. Neither is my veto based between one man and one consistent results of the professional polls showing on my religious beliefs or on woman.” broad support for civil unions as a civil rights issue, we the political impact it might There is no indication are deeply disappointed that the governor ignored the have on me or anyone else lawmakers will attempt to will of the people and vetoed the bill. We are deter- of either political party in override Lingle’s veto. Nor is mined, no matter how many sessions and election cycles some future election. I am there any indication that an it takes, to achieve full recognition for our families.” vetoing this bill because I initiative on civil unions will – Jo-Ann Adams, chair of the GLBT Caucus have become convinced that be put to a vote in Hawaii of the Democratic Party of Hawaii this issue is of such signifi- soon. cant societal importance that But the issue is likely to “Americans nationwide share in the disappointment it deserves to be decided reach a judge. and outrage of thousands of Hawaii’s families who will directly by all the people of The day Lingle vetoed not receive equal treatment under law. Thankfully, there Hawaii.” the bill, the American Civil are local advocates as well as leaders in the Hawaii Lingle took issue with how Liberties Union and Lambda Legislature who will continue to further the cause of the bill reached her desk – Legal announced plans to sue. equality.” passed, she said, on the last Jennifer Pizer, director of – Joe Solmonese, president of the day of the session, at the Lambda’s national marriage Human Rights Campaign 11th hour, via a suspension project, said Lingle caved into of rules “after legislators led a disinformation campaign. “Today, on July 6, 2010, Gov. Linda Lingle denied social the public to believe that “This was a sad surrender justice when she vetoed HB444 for civil unions. Her the bill was dead, was wrong to political expediency that denial is a violation of the integrity of her office and and unfair to the public they does not support business or a violation of her oath of office. Gov. Lingle’s denial of represent.” family interests, but damages equal rights, benefits and protections for one segment of Referring to the corre- them,” said Pizer. our citizens is a denial for all of our citizens of Hawaii.” spondence she received on Attorneys with the civil lib- – the Rev. Carolyn M. Golojuch, president of PFLAG-Oahu both sides of the issue, she erties groups began working said, “In the end, it wasn’t on a court challenge months “Two separate and independent economic studies, the persuasiveness of public ago, when the Hawaii House a poll conducted by a nationally recognized polling debates, the soundness of tabled the civil unions bill in www.wisconsingazette.com organization and the thousands of residents who vocal- legal arguments, or the vol- January and the legislation ized their support of the bill to the governor and the ume of letters and e-mails seemed doomed in 2010. legislature over the past two years makes clear that the that convinced me to reach “We’re obviously disap- passage of HB444 is good economic sense, is socially this decision. It was the depth pointed that Gov. Lingle has, just, and is supported by the people of Hawaii. The LGBT of emotion felt by those on once again, used her power community’s fight for equality in Hawaii will continue.” both sides of the issue that to deny the people of Hawaii 2634 N. Downer Ave. – Tara O’Neill, president of revealed to me how fun- their civil rights,” said ACLU (414) 964-3125 Pride Alliance Hawaii damental the institution of attorney Laurie Temple. marriage is to our commu- “Luckily for the people of optixondowner.com nity. It is as fundamental to Hawaii, however, our consti- 14 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0
Got news? Tell us national GAzE [email protected]. Defense Department surveys troops on DADT
By Lisa Neff vicemembers, intended to in the process might actually tect the individual’s privacy, Staff writer give a review panel a base- result in a violation of DADT. there is no guarantee of On trial The Department of line of information about The policy, as the nickname privacy and DOD has not The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy went on trial this Defense issued its survey the opinions of 2.2 million implies, prohibits the mili- agreed to provide immunity week in a federal courtroom in Riverside, Calif. on gays in the military to servicemembers and their tary from asking about sexual to servicemembers whose Log Cabin Republicans, a gay GOP group, brought 400,000 servicemembers families. orientation and prohibits a privacy may be inadvertently the constitutional challenge, the only current court case earlier this month. About half the surveys servicemember from telling. violated or who inadver- against the 17-year-old DADT. The survey is part of the went to active-duty service- “A number of service- tently outs himself or her- The Justice Department, responsible for defend- Pentagon’s study on a poten- members and half to reserv- members have contacted self. If a servicemember still ing U.S. law, had sought to have the case thrown out. tial repeal of “don’t ask, don’t ists, who received instruc- SLDN to seek guidance wishes to participate, he or The government “was saying Congress had reason to tell,” the policy that bans gays tions to use an untraceable on surveys concerning the she should only do so in a pass the statute, and that’s all that mattered,” said Dan from serving openly in the PIN number so that respons- repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t manner that does not reveal Woods, an attorney for LCR. U.S. District Judge Virginia Armed Forces. es remained confidential. tell,’” said SLDN executive sexual orientation.” Phillips “didn’t go for that,” he added. The U.S. House voted for Pentagon officials said it director Aubrey Sarvis. “At Servicemembers United, a – L.N. a repeal and the Senate is was important to provide this time SLDN cannot rec- national group that repre- expected to vote on the issue anonymity so that gay and ommend that LGB service- sents LGBT troops, took a later this summer. A provision lesbian servicemembers members participate in any different approach with the unintentional bias in the estly participate in this sur- in the legislative plan would could respond to the survey. survey being administered by survey. question wording within this vey.” delay a repeal of DADT until However, Servicemembers the Department of Defense, SU executive director survey, we are satisfied that The organization, however, the Pentagon completes its Legal Defense Network, a the Pentagon Working Group Alexander Nicholson, an sufficient measures are in stressed flaws in the survey, study in December. D.C.-based watchdog group, or any third-party contrac- Army interrogator dis- place to protect the con- which consistently refers to Military officials have said cautioned gay members of tors. charged under DADT, said, fidentiality of any gay and gays as “homosexuals.” a crucial component of the the Armed Forces against “While the surveys are “Servicemembers United lesbian servicemember who Join the WiG community on study is the survey of ser- participating for fear an error apparentlyA Milwaukee designed to pro- remains Treasure….S concerned about wouldtill likeOpen to fully andand hon- AvailableFacebook. Feds solicit opinion on fair housing policy Make a lasting impression Legacy By Lisa Neff ernments with other legal Staff writer protections. The U.S. Department HUD’s example situation of Housing and Urban involved a female prospec- Development is seeking tive tenant alleging discrimi- comment on a proposed nation by a landlord because policy intended to provide she wears masculine clothes assistance to LGBT individu(above)- The Victorian Garden, one of many unique cremation optioandns. engages in other physical als and their families facing expressions that are stereo- housing discrimination. typically male. In that situa- The draftForest of the policy, Home, Milwaukee’s Garden Cemeterytion, the allegations may be published in the federal regis- Enter 26th & Forest Home Ave 645-2632 jurisdictional under the Fair ter, was announced by HUD Housing Act as discrimina- Secretary Shaun Donovan Not For Profit / 1850 www.foresthomecemetery.ctionom based on gender. in late June and described Earlier this summer, HUD by HUD Assistant Secretary also announced that it would John Trasviña. require grant applicants seek- The policy, according to ing HUD funding to comply Now is the time to assure a proper place in history Trasviña, instructs HUD staff with state and local anti-dis- by selecting an appropriate location and memorial to inform individuals filing crimination laws that protect at nationally renowned Forest Home Cemetery. A discrimination complaints LGBT individuals. Now is the time to assure a proper place in history 200 acre gated, “Garden Cemetery”, Forest Home about discrimination based In addition, HUD intends by selecting an appropriate location and memorial is a Milwaukee landmark and listed on the on gender identity and sexual to propose new regulations at nationally renowned Forest Home Cemetery. A orientation and that gender that would clarify that the National Register of Historic Places. Call or email identity discrimination is cov- term “family,” as used to 200 acre gated, “Garden Cemetery”, Forest Home now for information or to arrange a tour of ered under the federal Fair describe eligible beneficiariesis a Milwaukee landmark and listed on the available property and facilities. FREE cemetery Housing Act as gender dis- HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan of HUD’s programs, include National Register of Historic Places. Call or email preferences guide shows how to evaluate any crimination. otherwise eligible LGBT indi- now for information or to arrange a tour of cemetery and is available to visitors. “Our job to prevent and tion.” the nation, additional pro- viduals and couples. available property and facilities. FREE cemetery combat housing discrimina- The Fair Housing Act pro- tections specifically prohibit Last October, Donovan tion is not complete with- hibits discrimination in rental, discrimination against LGBT announced a series of mea- preferences guide shows how to evaluate any Still Open & Available, Offering New Burial Space out addressing 21st-century sales and lending on the basis people. Under the HUD rule, sures to ensure that the cemetery is available to visitors. FOREST Home Cemetery issues,” Trasviña said. “Our of race, color, national origin, the federal agency would, as agency’s core housing pro- “Milwaukee’s Garden Cemetery” Fair Housing staff will work religion, gender, disability and necessary, retain its jurisdic- grams are open to all, regard- Still Open & Available, Offering New Burial Space Enter 26th & Forest Home Ave 645-2632 with state and local civil familial status. tion over complaints filed by less of sexual orientation or FOREST Home Cemetery rights agencies to investi- In about 20 states and LGBT individuals or families, gender identity. Not for Profit Since 1850 gate and refer discrimination the District of Columbia, but also jointly investigate “Milwaukee’s Garden Cemetery” th www.foresthomecemetery.com cases and work to combat all and in more than 60 cities, or refer matters to those Join the WiG community on Enter 26 & Forest Home Ave 645-2632 aspects of gender discrimina- towns and counties across state, district and local gov- Facebook. Not for Profit Since 1850 www.foresthomecemetery.com WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0 15
Got news? Tell us BRIEF GAzE [email protected]. NBC changes couples to apply. bisexual and transgender KTUU-TV reported wit- ing the “paramour provi- domestic partner benefits rules to allow There’s still no guarantee community and the need for nesses told investigators sion” against American Civil from gay and lesbian state gay ‘Today’ that viewers will be able to additional research specific that moments before the Liberties Union client Angel employees in Arizona. wedding choose a same-sex couple. to this community. fire began July 2 they saw Chandler. In September 2009, Lawmakers included a pro- NBC’s “Today” show says NBC ultimately culls through Most state and national someone running from the the appeals court ordered vision eliminating domestic it is changing the rules for thousands of applicants to health surveys do not col- driveway where the float was the trial court to reconsider partner health benefits for its annual wedding contest give viewers a choice of four lect information on sexual being constructed. the provision. gay state employees as part to allow same-sex couples couples. orientation and gender iden- Neighbors and the float’s “We are relieved that of a last-minute budget deal to apply. tity. However, there are builders say they fear a hate the appeals court has rec- signed by Gov. Jan Brewer The network made the current data indicating the crime. ognized that restrictions last September. The state determination after a meet- LGBT population smokes at Investigators say they’re like the one imposed on retained spousal health bene- ing with gay and lesbian activ- a higher rate than the general still working. A report that Angel Chandler can unfair- fits for heterosexual workers. ists July 8, and extended the public. concludes the fire was set ly harm families raised by Lambda Legal represents deadline for applications. Other key findings in the would lead to a criminal same-sex couples,” said 10 state employees. The morning show runs a report: investigation. ACLU LGBT Project direc- “Our clients got a fair hear- contest every year in which Lesbian, bisexual and trans- tor James Esseks. “Hopefully ing,” said Lambda attorney viewers choose a couple to gender women are 1.5 to 2.0 Tennessee such a stern rebuke from Tara Borelli. “Judge Sedwick get married on the show. Lung times more likely to smoke court rules for the appeals court will send zeroed in on the heart of Viewers plan every aspect of association than heterosexual women. lesbian mom a loud and clear message to the case when he asked the the wedding, from the cake reports higher Bisexual boys and girls have A three-judge panel of the judges across the state that attorney for the state how it to decorations, and it takes LGBT smoking some of the highest smoking Tennessee Court of Appeals these kinds of restrictions promotes the state’s interest place live on the air some- rates rates when compared with has unanimously ruled that a are unduly burdensome on in marriage to deny insurance time in the fall. Gay, bisexual and trans- both their heterosexual and trial court judge was wrong lesbian and gay parents who to gay employees who are NBC says it abided by gender men are 2 to 2.5 homosexual peers. to impose a “paramour pro- are just as capable of being not allowed to marry. The New York state rules, where times more likely to smoke vision” barring a mother’s good parents but don’t have state’s attorney had no good same-sex marriages aren’t than heterosexual men, Fire destroys lesbian partner of more than the option of marrying.” answer.” allowed. But after activists according to Smoking Out a gay pride float 10 years from being in the pointed out that a couple Deadly Threat, a new report in Anchorage home during the mother’s Lambda fights could still get a marriage from the American Lung Anchorage authorities say overnight visits with her chil- Arizona anti- license in another state and Association. they’re investigating the cause dren. partner move have the ceremony at the The ALA report exam- of a fire that destroyed a gay This is the second time the Lambda Legal recently “Today” show, the network ines the trend of tobacco Pride float being built for a appeals court has rebuked argued in U.S. District Court said it would allow same sex use among the lesbian, gay, July 4 parade. the trial court for impos- to block a law stripping – WiG and AP reports
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“Physically it’s very chal- hit the road lenging, of course,” Jones says. ACT 8 AIDS Ride pedals “But the support from other out of Madison’s Olin riders and the crew is inspir- Park on July 29 for a ing and really helps get us 300-mile trek that ends through the tough times.” with an Aug. 1 ceremony The toughest climb of each in Capitol Square. The ride is designated “Popsicle annual bike-a-thon ben- Hill,” because volunteers efits AIDS Network of hand out popsicles to riders Madison. For informa- when they reach the sum- tion about participating, mit. “The great thing about volunteering and con- Popsicle Hill is once you do tributing, go to www. it, you know there aren’t actride.org. going to be any more as hard as that one,” Chute says. As a result of making the only form of exercise was ride so accessible, it attracts walking from the parking riders of all ages and fit- lot into work,” Chute says. ness levels. “It’s like taking a “Then last March, I saw an random sample of people at ad promoting (the ride) and I the mall,” Kruser says. “We thought, ‘I’m getting involved have people as young as 17 this year. I’m going to do and riders in their 70s. We more than just preach to my have people who are gay, friends about safe sex.’” straight and transgender. We Chute has since traded in have people who are athletic, her hybrid for a road bike and and we have people who purchased biking gloves and a make it up a big hill and stop helmet. She cleans and oils and smoke a cigarette. It’s her own bike chains. People just humans coming together are amazed by the change, and knowing this is the right she says. Several friends who thing to do.” P hoto : l a r ry Pa l m contributed to her effort last Onlookers cheer as ACT 5 AIDS riders pedal into Capitol Square in 2007 for the closing ceremony. year probably thought they’d This year’s ceremony is Aug. 1. never have to pay up, because “they weren’t sure I’d be able ACT from 1 to their mission. So they People line village streets that wonderful ACT world. to do it,” she jokes. launched ACT – an acronym to cheer riders on. In Argyle I’ve never experienced such ents. A number of corpo- for AIDS Network Cycles last year, riders were greeted kindness and generosity. I’ve A ride for rations and Madison-area Together – the very next by a band and presented with never experienced that much everyone businesses are involved as year. goodies baked by local resi- love before. We joke that if The ride is designed to sponsors. Chiropractors and There are still critics who dents. only the rest of the world accommodate newcomers as volunteers from a massage contend the rides do not “Having 200 people go could live the way we do on well as cycling veterans. “It’s school help relieve riders’ return as much as prom- through these small towns the ACT Ride, it would be a not a race, it’s a ride,” Kruser aches and strains. Mechanics ised, but coordinator Melissa makes people think about better place.” likes to remind people. from Williamson Street Bikes Kruser contends that every AIDS, it makes them ask When Chute first heard ACT offers training leading travel along in a support van dollar netted is essential to questions,” Kruser says. about AIDS, she thought it up to the ride, and during the to help keep riders’ wheels AIDS Network’s operating never would affect her life. event riders are encouraged spinning. budget. Recent years have But when a woman friend to stop when they need to The ACT AIDS Ride seen not only stagnant gov- Personal tested positive for HIV about rest – or to walk their bikes sprang from the ashes of the ernment funding of AIDS rewards 15 years ago, Chute quickly for a while. “Sweep crews,” Heartland AIDS Ride, a six- services but also the diver- Riders say that in addi- became an activist. “At that such as the one that rescued P hoto : L a r ry Pa l m day trek from Minneapolis to sion of donations and volun- tion to the money they raise, point it became so important Jones from the storm last Scott Jones, pictured Chicago. After several years teer energy to other medical participation in the ACT to let people know that it’s year, patrol the route and here from the 2009 of dwindling returns, which causes and fundraising events. Ride rewards them with a everyone’s disease,” she says. transport riders and their ACT AIDS Ride, is par- critics blamed largely on the ACT helps fill in the gap. life-transforming experience Chute, a volunteer coor- bikes to the next pit stop, if ticipating in the event management fees and extrav- “We work hard,” Kruser that connects them to a new dinator for the American needed. for the third time. He agant style of California says. “Our job is to raise as community of friends and Red Cross and mother of “There’s no shame in and the other mem- entrepreneur Dan Pallotta, much money as we can so gives them a greater sense a 19-year-old son, says her walking or taking a break,” bers of Woofs’ Madd the ride disbanded in 2002. the people we see coming of purpose. involvement with the ride Kruser says. “We really, really Dawgs team hope to But AIDS Network volun- into our office every day can “I’ve become closer to has changed her life in sev- want people to stay healthy meet or exceed the teers believed that a trimmer, get the services they need.” some of the people I met eral ways. It inspired her to and be healthy.” $30,000 they raised more efficiently run event Last year’s ride attracted at last year’s ride than to quit smoking after 20 years Volunteers pass out water, last year. Jones is could be financially success- about 200 riders and grossed people I’ve known for five, of failed attempts, and it’s ice and snacks every 15 miles. especially proud of the ful. They also felt that the over $305,000. It passed six, seven years,” says Lana turned her into an exercise Meals and sleeping accom- money contributed by AIDS awareness and sense through rural areas and Chute, who’s setting out for and cycle enthusiast. modations are provided, and students at Oregon of community generated by small towns such as Baraboo, her second ride on July 29. “A year and a half ago, I volunteers carry riders’ gear High School, where he the rides were of great value Spring Green and Albany. “I’m excited to go back to was chain smoking and my for them. teaches English. WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0 17 est country in the region, Nordic nations at forefront on which has been slower than its neighbors in adapting to Scandinavian lifestyle trends, LGBT equality, neighbors not scored six out of 10 points. Russia and Ukraine both From AP of U.S. public opinion it is But a gay head of govern- leader has two adult children received bottom-rankings in Iceland’s prime minis- impossible to imagine a U.S. ment would be impossible in from a previous marriage. the 2010 Rainbow Europe ter made history earlier president who is openly strong Catholic nations. “Their society is finished, index by ILGA-Europe, a this summer when she wed gay and who marries their “We will never see a they have no morals,” said non-governmental umbrella her girlfriend, becoming the longtime partner,” said Peter gay prime minister in Italy. Uganda’s ruling-party spokes- organization representing world’s first head of govern- Tatchell, spokesman for the The power of the Catholic woman, Mary Karooro LGBT groups. ment to enter a gay marriage. London-based gay human Church is too strong,” said Okurutu. She described the In neighboring Baltic coun- But fellow Nordic nations rights group Outrage. Giuseppina Massallo, 60, marriage as “disgusting.” tries, which have a long his- hardly noticed when 67-year- “In Europe the reaction is a Rome resident originally The East African nation is tory of dealings with the old Johanna Sigurdardottir completely different – people from Sicily. “We have institu- considering proposed legisla- Nordics, gay tolerance is Johanna Sigurdardot- tied the knot with her long- just don’t care.” tions that make us believe tion that would impose the generally low. Same-sex mar- tir, prime minister of time partner – a milestone Although no openly gay that ... being homosexual is death penalty for some gays. riages are not legal and are Iceland that would still, despite American has made a poten- simply not the right thing The bill has sparked protests generally frowned upon in advances in gay rights, be all tially winning run for presi- to do.” in London, New York and Estonia, Latvia and particular- ners possess the same kind but inconceivable elsewhere. dent, gays and lesbians have Gays in politics would be Washington. ly in predominantly Catholic of legal guarantees as reg- Scandinavia has had a long made significant advances inconceivable in Africa, where The Nordic countries have Lithuania. istered marriages currently tradition of tolerance. in recent years in winning 37 countries have anti-gay been at the forefront of gay Gay pride marches in do.” “There is some kind of other elected offices in the laws and where Zimbabwe’s freedoms. Latvia and Lithuania typi- The following Associated passion for social justice United States, often while leader Robert Mugabe has In 1989, Denmark became cally attract crowds of angry Press writers contributed to here,” respected cross- being open about their same- described same-sex partners the first country in the counter-demonstrators far this report: Malin Rising in dressing Swedish lawmaker sex partners. as “lower than dogs and pigs.” world to allow registered gay larger than the marches Stockholm, Matti Huuhtanen Fredrick Federley said. “That In Europe, the situation Ugandans were shocked partnerships and Sweden’s themselves. in Helsinki, Jari Tanner in Tallinn, everybody should be treated varies. to hear of Sigurdardottir’s Lutheran church last year Estonian Prime Minister Jan Olsen in Copenhagen, Ian the same.” Several top-level politi- marriage to her partner, ordained its first openly gay Andrus Ansip concedes he is MacDougall in Oslo, Gary Gay rights activists said cians are openly gay, includ- with whom she had been bishop. “somewhat conservative” on Peach in Latvia, Paisley Dodds Europe in general has a bet- ing Sweden’s Environment in a registered relationship All five Nordic nations the question of gay marriages. and Andrew Khouri in London, ter record on accepting gays Minister Andreas Carlgren since 2002. The partnership reached top-10 rankings in “I consider marriage a holy Daniele De Bernardin in Rome, at the highest levels of gov- and Paris Mayor Bertrand was converted into a mar- a 2010 study of the legal matrimony between a man Angela Charlton in Paris, Donna ernment than the United Delanoe, considered a pos- riage July 4, when a new law situation for lesbian, gay and and a woman,” Ansip said Bryson and David Crary in States. sible contender for the 2012 legalizing same-sex marriage bisexual people in Europe. Wednesday. “But I do fully Johannesburg, Godfrey Olukya “In the current climate presidential elections. went into force. The Icelandic Even Finland, the remot- accept that same-sex part- in Kampala.
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WiGOUT!Wisconsin Gazette entertainment Man on a ‘Mission’ An interview with Benjamin Bratt
widely varied ethnic groups – Latino, Asian, white, black, Native American. That was Interview reflective on some level not Gregg Shapiro only of the cosmopolitan nature of San Francisco, but n unqualified also its freewheeling accep- labor of love, tance of all things, including “La Mission,” gay culture in the Castro s t a r r i n g neighborhood, which, un- ABenjamin Bratt, was written ironically, butts up on the and directed by his brother Mission District. But I think Peter Bratt. In the film, Bratt that you are on to something. plays Che, a single father liv- … (San Francisco) was a city ing in San Francisco’s Mission made unique by its diverse District with his high school- neighborhoods. The Mission aged son Jesse (Jeremy Ray District remains a Latino hub Valdez). Their household is and culturally vibrant. … On turned upside down when some level, (it) maintains a the macho Che discovers kind of homophobic stance. that Jesse is gay. But it’s not a stance unlike A powerful and well-act- the rest of America. It seems ed story about family and there’s been a level of accep- relationships, “La Mission” tance with the gay communi- features exceptional perfor- ty, but you don’t have to peel mances by Bratt and Valdez, the layers back very deeply as well as the supporting to find that it’s still an issue. players. I spoke with Bratt GS: Father and son, Che and on the film’s opening day. “La Jesse, couldn’t be more differ- Mission” is currently playing ent. Che is an ex-con and Jesse in limited release and is due is an honor roll student bound to be released on DVD later for UCLA. And yet the relation- this summer. ship feels real and honest. Gregg Shapiro: Was it a good BB: Their relationship experience for you working with speaks to a couple of dif- your brother? ferent dynamics that exist Benjamin Bratt: I had no in real life. Che is a dinosaur. choice, man. No, it was a He’s a throwback, an anach- great experience. … My ronism. He’s a guy who is brother and I have been best a follower of the Lowrider friends for as long as I can aesthetic. Here it is 2010 and Benjamin Bratt in a remember … and we began he’s wearing clothes from the scene from “La Mission” working together at a very ’40s and ’50s – Stacy Adams photo : c o u rt e s y early age. We bounce off of shoes and stingy brims. He each other. To actually have listens to music that is part evolved into producing part- of the Lowrider ritual. He orientation was the shocking way out of. Giving this ultra ing to note that as a society, ing and care. It was equally ners – trying to execute his doesn’t drive cars that are aspect. The fact that he was alpha male, this Chicano-to- when we want to demean a important to my brother to stories, the stories that we newer than 1960 – they’re a wealthy white kid simply the-bone man, this prideful gay person, we often femi- capture the real life celebra- want to tell together, is a referred to as “bombs.” Jesse aggravated the sore. Because physical person, a gay son nize them by calling them a tion of family as the center great blessing. is the personification of this at the end of the day … it’s was the ultimate dramatic woman or a woman’s parts. of the universe, as the center GS: “La Mission” takes place new modern era, where not a coming-of-age story – not arc because it completely While that speaks to the of life. in San Francisco, but worlds only do people cross cultural the son, but the father. thwarts his identity. homophobia in our society, it GS: Ultimately, it is a family away from The Castro. As lines, but they cross sexual- From the opening GS: How much do you think also speaks of misogyny and movie. someone who grew up in San orientation lines freely. moments, Che is immedi- Che’s homophobia is based on the way that we view women BB: It’s a movie about fam- Francisco, did you witness the GS: When Che confronts ately recognizable. He is a his religious beliefs, and how in society. My brother was ily, but it ain’t a family movie. cultural tension in the film? Jesse about his boyfriend Jordan kind of archetype; he’s cut much of it do you think has to also taking on that issue. In the face of alienation from BB: I grew up in an era (Max Rosenak), he makes from the same cloth as a do with him not wanting Jesse GS: His aunt and uncle take his father, if not his commu- where there was a lot of almost as much fuss over the lot of American movie icons. to have a difficult time of being him in after Che throws him out nity, it is an act of courage racial disharmony. And yet, fact Jordan is white as he does He’s a man who knows how a young gay man? of the house. to stand up for who he is. To as a child of the ’60s and about Jesse being with another to negotiate life using vio- BB: Undoubtedly, religion BB: Right. Whatever our walk away from the one rela- ’70s, I didn’t really experi- guy. lence. My brother wanted plays a part. But so does orientation is or our age is tionship that is most mean- ence that disharmony. Most BB: I think that the dis- to present him with a con- the fact that he’s a Latino- or our gender is, we’re all ingful to him, his relationship of my best friends were from covery of his son’s sexual flict that he couldn’t beat his American man. It’s interest- the same. We all need nurtur- with his father. 20 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . 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According to the Web resorts offering rustic and major event happening each (Go to www.campcamp.com.) one. “About 10 percent (of site, the group is “a gay and the guests) are straight cou- modern tent and RV sites. weekend of the summer. (Go gay-friendly, casual, no-fuss, ples, about 20 percent are They also offers rental trail- to www.campitresort.com.) WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0 21 art GAzE The art of entries and exits By Debra Brehmer slides from the University phrases that Dave the Potter Contributing writer Take note of Chicago (where Gates etched into his pots. The per- What struck me most A panel discussion, is director of arts program formance brings Dave’s mis- about Theaster Gates’ “Race, Community and development) that visually sives back to the living realm. remarkable installation “To the Museum in the 21st tell the standard art history The exhibition also speaks Speculate Darkly,” at the Century,” will be from class story of ceramic pro- of how value is generated in Milwaukee Art Museum 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. on duction from ancient Greece the art market. Dave’s pots through Aug. 1, was the beau- July 15. It is free with onward. The Western canon are actually worth a lot now, tiful orchestration of the MAM admission. includes no black artists. but even that monetary rec- entry and the exit. I don’t Peering down that hallway, ognition doesn’t necessarily think I’ve ever seen a show is also about the transgres- we see a three-foot tall ped- help us know these objects. If that does a better job of this. sive power of words. I think estal with a huge, simple clay anything, it further distances The Chipstone Foundation the disclaimer on the show vessel on it, sealed in a plexi them from their rich history. and MAM received a Joyce should have read: “Caution, vitrine. This is Dave’s pot. It is The museum provides a Foundation grant of $50,000 black man down here in the the authentic historic object few succinct paragraphs on a to invite Gates, who was basement. How would you that occupies the center of handout to anchor us in the also included in this year’s feel if you were left out of the exhibition. It is displayed ideas of the exhibition, which Whitney Biennial, to create a history, both the art and cul- traditionally, as a rare and include: questions about dis- new work specifically for the tural kind, bitch?” important thing. play, the authoritarian voice museum’s basement exhibi- The show is centered From here, Gate’s uses of the museum, how an tion space. What he did is on the work of an enslaved a contemporary vocabu- installation affects our per- outstanding. South Carolina potter named lary of installation tactics to ception, how omission func- Before we pass through Dave (Drake), who produced explore the discomfort of tions as an unseen and often c o u rt e s y photo the dramatic entry into the and signed functional clay how this black man’s hand- unnamed force, the physical The work of Civil War era potter Dave Drake show, we are greeted by a pots between 1834 and 1862. wrought pot, used for stor- beauty and weight and mute (above) is at the center of MAM’s exhibition “To sign that warns the exhibi- About 100 stoneware ves- ing pork, enters the lexicon displacement of Dave’s pot, Speculate Darkly.” tion might be “unsuitable” for sels, made for his “master” of history. He employs a the powerful legacy of oft- children. I couldn’t find any- Lewis Miles, survive. wall-sized video projection ignored African-American One hesitantly pulls open the nent collection. Here are the thing unsuitable, so I asked Slaves were legally not of gospel singers in a room cultural contributions, and curtain and realizes that it is slave owners, their portraits the guard afterward, “Why allowed to read or put words where a grid of flat porce- the messiness of our cur- indeed an exit. secured in an all-too-familiar is this unsuitable?” He said in writing. But Dave Drake lain sinks (produced during rent globally all-inclusive art- On the other side of the story and, for once, we clear- because you can find the signed his works and often a residency at the Kohler’s making mélange. All of this curtain is a freak show, a hor- ly see the perversity of this. word “bitch” and the word wrote short poems on them, Arts and Industry program) is touched upon and yet the rifically scary room of intimi- A catalog with musical “nigger” in the show. digging a sharp tool into the forms a cool, minimalist “high installation still hums gently. dating, pasty-faced, frozen scores from the gospel songs But those words should wet clay to leave not only his art” presence. The drains in Then we exit. There is a authorial faces ensconced in and an essay by Ethan Lasser, certainly not be shunned in mark but traces of his heart. these “clay” sinks are actually heavy velvet curtain in the Liberace gold, ornate frames. Chipstone curator, as well as the context of an exhibition Gates’ constructs a nar- speakers emitting the gospel same room as the video that We have walked through the an invented interview with that seeks to add a page of row hallway from which we songs. What has been washed forms a wall. We don’t know curtain and back into the Dave the Potter, were pro- history that wasn’t written enter the show. Its ceiling away seeps out. The songs what’s behind it. Is there Canon of Art History, back duced in conjunction with in the big book. The show is lined with retired glass were written using the lyrical another room of the exhibit? into the museum’s perma- the show.
auction with a wide range 23, and continues through of works donated by local Saturday, July 24. A notable TAKE NOTE artists. exhibition, over a year in A benefit from 7-11 p.m Artwatch Combining creative vision the making, opens at Portrait on Saturday, July 17, at Kat Murrell with personal transition is a Society, 207 E. Buffalo St., with the Milwaukee Gay Arts natural fit for Altadonna. She “J. Shimon & J. Lindemann’s Center, 703 S. Second Art doesn’t just imitate has explored gender identity Real Photo Postcard Survey St., benefits transgen- life – sometimes it is life. That in previous films, with work Project.” (WiG writer Debra der filmmaker Ashley is the approach filmmaker that has received attention Brehmer is the gallery’s Altadonna. An accom- Ashley Altadonna pursues in internationally in Europe and director.) panying art exhibition her ongoing documentary Australia, as well as in major The photographic survey and auction continues film “Making the Cut.” U.S. cities. captures contemporary peo- through July 30. A native of Houston and “One of my goals with the ple with a vintage appear- longtime Milwaukee resident, film is to combine art with ance. As is characteristic of children of the Republic of Altadonna is chronicling her activism,” Altadonna says. Shimon & Lindemann’s work, Georgia, titled “Dancers and experiences and fundraising “This is probably the most there is a probing sense of Fighters.” activities for gender reassign- direct approach to do it. I exposure that the artistic The exhibition opens with ment surgery. think this benefit does that pair adeptly conjures from a reception on Gallery Night In support, an upcoming quite nicely.” their subjects. and continues through Oct. 3. benefit at the Milwaukee Gay Along with the special Also on view will be Arts Center will help raise events of opening night, the portraits by internation- funds toward the $20,000 ongoing art auction will be ally recognized photographer needed. The event includes held in the gallery space. Vanessa Winship. Based in P hoto : c O u rt e s y an evening of music from Summer Gallery night is London, Winship shows her Filmmaker Ashley DJ Too Sarcastic, plus an art coming up on Friday, July suite of work focusing on Altadonna. 22 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0 Wright revisits her gospel roots scheduled to be released sounds of the spirituals she (Union Station). “I’m stuck this fall, Wright returns to sang growing up. on ‘Raising Sand’ (the duo’s the wellspring of her musi- “It’s just a very big part of CD),” Wright says. Music cal soul. my life,” Wright says. “It rein- Whatever the genre, HARRY CHERKINIAN “It’s a concise little sacred forces the way I do every- music is the foundation of record of songs that I sang thing else. It’s that simple Wright’s life, and she has with my family,” she says. “It for me.” a deep respect for what it You hear it in her voice was a nice time to return In her upcoming creates for the artist and the when Lizz Wright first speaks: to that.” Milwaukee-area concert, audience. a resonant tone – calm, cen- The title track of the Wright will perform songs “Music speaks of the tered, sure of herself. She’s release, titled “I Remember, I from her first three works, power, music has the power grounded, very much down- Believe,” comes from Bernice as well the new tradition- to cut through time like to-earth. Johnson Reagon, who found- al material. She’s perform- nothing else,” she says. “It But when Wright sings ed the all-woman, African- ing outdoors at the Wilson means a lot more to me now, in that rich contralto, she American a capella group, Center, and she’s choosing being at a place where I can conjures images of her gos- Sweet Honey in the Rock. The her song list for to fit that sing songs of the elders. They pel upbringing in the South, CD features Wright’s fam- setting. need them now.” blending soul, blues and jazz ily favorite “God Specializes” “I like to walk around a Wright has a deep connec- that are born of the spiritual. and includes other women venue, a city before writing tion to her past, her land and “I’m in a very joy- artists who play their own my set list,” she says. the traditions that feed the ful, grounded place in my songs, including Me’Shell But one favorite that she creativity of her music. But life,” says Wright. “My music Ndegéocello’s “Fellowship” always sings is the title track her relationship to her music comes from an ancestral and “Feed the Light,” by from her debut album “Salt,” is constantly changing and place, and I’m just thankful Joan as Police Woman (Joan written when she was 19. moving her in new directions. for it.” Wasser). Wright calls the After moving recently to “That’s the beauty of it,” she At 30, Wright has record- collaborative work “a family North Carolina, Wright has says. “The songs evolve with ed and released three albums affair.” been listening to a lot of me. They’re mirrors but they in the past seven years, “I had been talking to my Appalachian and blue grass have their own life.” although she’s been singing mom about it, and I felt I music. In addition, she’s And what’s beyond and performing since child- really needed to do this for been studying the music of the current tour and new hood. The daughter of a min- my family,” Wright says. She Bonnie Raitt as well coun- recording? ister, she was born in the includes all manner of “home- try and rock’s oddest, yet “I’m really learning how to Lizz Wright performs at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 24, in the small town of Hahira, Ga., grown” instruments, includ- acclaimed, coupling to date garden my voice, my music, Gerlach Outdoor Theater at the Sharon Lynne Wilson and raised on gospel music ing “body percussion” (tap- – Led Zeppelin’s Robert my soul,” Wright says, “and Center for the Arts, located in Brookfield’s Mitchell Park. and traditional church hymns. ping the body), washboards Plant and bluegrass singer see what I reap with the Call 262-781-9520 or visit www.wilson-center.com. With her fourth album, and whatever else evokes the and fiddler Alison Krauss harvest.”
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‘Avatar’ the Na’Vi, the native people first opened. (20th Century Fox Home of Pandora. Through a series Entertainment/Light Storm) of interactions with Neytiri ‘The Messenger’ With 30 minutes worth (Zoe Saldana), the daughter (Oscilliscope) of editing, James Cameron’s of the Na’Vi’s tribal lead- Like Kathryn Bigelow’s cinematic epic, “Avatar”could ers/power couple, Jake earns Oscar-winning “The Hurt have qualified as his best their trust and is accepted as Locker,” one of the best movie. More than just a spe- one of them. and most effective films of cial effects feat for the sens- However, Jake is also being 2009, Oren Moverman’s es, Cameron gets political, given orders by the square- “The Messenger” is a non- commenting on the destruc- jawed, GI Joe-minded Col. traditional war movie. And tion of the planet, corporate Quaritch (Stephen Lang), what “The Hurt Locker” did greed and the negative mili- who wants to wipe out the for its star Jeremy Renner, tary mentality. Na’Vi, get the unobtanium “The Messenger” could In the not-too-distant and return to whatever Red potentially do for Ben Foster. future, paraplegic Marine State he calls home. Pulled Staff Sgt. Will Montgomery photo : c o u rt e s y Jake (Sam Worthington, of in different directions, when (Foster) is a model soldier, A scene from “The Messenger” with Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster the distracting accent) is Jake realizes that the rela- described by his superiors recruited to take the place of tionship he worked so hard as a “goddamned hero” after kin of war casualties. With of the devastating news has “The Messenger” is a film his recently deceased scien- to establish with Neytiri saving several of his bud- three months left to serve, on the recipients, including about relationships. tist brother on a mission to and her people is at risk, dies in combat. As a reward, Montgomery stoically faces Steve Buscemi as Dale, the DVD special features the planet Pandora. A multi- he naturally switches sides. he is assigned duty on a his new duties, death beeper father of a fallen soldier, and include a “Variety” Screening national corporation has a Purposely preachy and mes- casualty notification team, in hand. His personal life is Samantha Morton as Olivia, Series Q&A with Harrelson, vested interest in the mission merizing, “Avatar” is first- alongside expert casualty nothing to write home about. a new widow, as well as the Foster, Moverman and oth- because Pandora is rich in rate entertainment with a notification officer Capt. Tony His main love interest Kelly messengers themselves. Will ers; audio commentary; “unobtanium,” the valuable message. LGBT (and straight) Stone (the ubiquitous Woody (Jena Malone) is engaged to takes an unexpected interest and “Notification,” a doc mineral Earth needs for fuel. parents concerned about the Harrelson, who received an marry someone else. in Olivia and her young son about U.S. Army Casualty Under the guidance of the PG13 rating should keep in Independent Spirit Award for There is a visceral inti- Matt (Jahmir Duran-Abreau), Notification Officers and scientist Grace (Sigourney mind that they gave away turning in his second admira- macy at work in “The aware that he might be seen much more. Weaver), Jake walks again in “Avatar” toys in McDonald’s ble performance of the year). Messenger” as we watch as taking advantage of a vul- Read more at a surrogate body built like Happy Meals when the film Their job is to alert next of the impact that the delivery nerable widow. Ultimately, www.wisconsingazette.com.
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copyright 2008 Kevin Flahaut - free to use but may not be redistributed WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0 27 WiGOUT July 15, Thursday July 16, Friday Led by Rhett Miller, Old 97’s performs at 8 p.m. at Kate Digby, Holly Jaycox and James Robey The Pabst, 144 E. Wells. Call 414-286-3663. – choreographers from New York, Indiana and ON THE Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth , welcomes Liars Connecticut, respectively – present a collaborative at 8 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. concert tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. at Bear-aoke is back at Woof’s, 114 King St. in Danceworks Studio Theatre, 1661 N. Water. Call 414- TOWN Madison, from 7-10 p.m. Tonight’s event is a fundraiser 277-8480. E d i te d a n d c o m p i le d b y G r egg S h a p i r o for ACT 8 AIDS Ride. Call 608-204-6222.
July 17, July 18, Sunday July 20, Tuesday Saturday Out sax man Dave Koz plays The Pabst, 144 E. Wells, John McGivern performs “The Wonder Bread Years” at 8 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. through July 31 at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, High Noon Saloon, Club 5 Bar, 5 Applegate Court in Madison, presents 400 W. College Ave. in Appleton. Call 920-730-3760. 701 E. Washington a live female impersonator show at 10 p.m. Call 608- The Cardinal Bar, 418 E. Wilson in Madison, presents in Madison, presents 277-9700. a Latin Gay Night with live entertainment, including DJ Anne Heaton and You can win a cruise at Raven’s Facebook Password and dancing, drag performances and snacks, from 7-9 Rose Polenzani at 7 Neon Indian party, beginning at 8 p.m., 215 E. College Ave. in p.m. Call 608-267-8650. p.m. Call 608-268- Appleton. Go to www.ravensnightclub.com. 1122. Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell, has John Doe, Robbie Fulks and Nora O’Connor at 9 p.m. Call 414-276-7288. Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 N. 4th, welcomes Neon July 23, Friday Indian at 8 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. July 22, Thursday Harbor Room, 117 E. Greenfield, has The Historical The one and only Natalie Merchant performs at 8 Mystery Band with Jerry Grillo at 8 p.m. Call 414-672- p.m. at The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin. Call 414-286- 7988. 3663. July 21, Wednesday Alterra Cafe at the Lake, 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth, has Built To Spill Dr., hosts Florentine at the Lake at 7 p.m. at 8 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. The legendary Squeeze plays The Pabst, 144 E. Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin in Madison, presents Wells, at 8 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. “The Game Sho_ Sho_” on the Evjue Stage, through Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. Call 608-661-9696.
July 24, Saturday July 25, Sunday July 26, Monday Capitol Steps brings its brand of political humor to Kele of Bloc Party, performs at 8 p.m. in Turner Hall The Pabst, 144 E. Wells, at 7 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth. Call 414-286-3663. Turner Hall Ballroom, Turner Hall Club 5 Bar, 5 Applegate Court in Madison, hosts a 103 N. Fourth, welcomes Capitol Ballroom, 103 Steps live female impersonator show at 10 p.m. Call 608- Heartless Bastards at 8 N. Fourth, 277-9700. p.m. Call 414-286-3663. presents Langhorne Slim at 8 p.m. Call 414-286- July 28, Wednesday 3663. July 29, Defy gravity and see the beloved musical “Wicked,” running through Aug. 8 at the Marcus Thursday Center For the Performing Arts, at the corner of Water and State. Call 414-273-2787. Turner Hall Ballroom, Boulevard Theatre, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic, presents 103 N. Fourth, presents July 27, Tuesday Fourplay: 4 Comedies Of Seduction, including John Greg Laswell & Cary Patrick Shanley’s “The Red Coat,” Elaine Jarvik’s Brothers at 8 p.m. Call Tropical Night Club, 626 S. Fifth, hosts Noche De “Dead Right,” David Ives’ “Sure Thing” and Harold 414-286-3663. Divas, with a show beginning at 11 p.m. Call 414-630- Pinter’s “The Lover,” through Aug. 29. Call 414-744- 6055 or 414-460-6277. 5747 or visit www.boulevardtheatre.com. Greg Laswell 28 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0 Wig’s tail-wagger classifieds c O u r t e s y o f th e W i s c o n s i n H u m a n e s O c i e t y Shamrock loves to show org. APARTMENTS experience. Near east side location. By contact info. Must have references & a off her tricks and is always Apartments available in popular Brady appointment only. Call 414-962-6340. phone of your own. Perfect for college ready for an adventure. This street area building. Rent includes heat, or grad student. All the comforts of 7-year-old American Pitbull water, cooking gas. Studios are $525 DOG WALKER home. Send to: hummelcreche@ Terrier/Labrador Retriever /month and two-bedroom are $775. Dog walker and pet/house sitter with netzero.net. mix has a gorgeous brown On site W/D and storage locker. Call more than 25 years of experience. brindle coat and sweet Sharon at 414-241-4606. Contact me at olivia.merrillbaum.com Seeking Crafters for brown eyes. Meet her or [email protected]. Fall Craft Fair today at the Wisconsin HELP WANTED I’m seeking crafters for a Fall Craft Humane Society, located at Professional, experienced Executive SWIMMING POOL & SPA Fair in Walker’s Point. Booth sizes and 4500 W. Wisconsin Avenue Assistant seeking employment as a Swimming Pool & Spa Service Racine & prices would be flexible. The craft fair in Milwaukee. Personal or Executive Assistant. Private Kenosha Area 262-857-7470. would be held indoors at 907 S. 1st Tango’s Tip: or Professional. Full-time preferred, Street. The tentative date would be Temperatures are climb- but amenable to part-time. Open to COMPUTERS October 16. For more information, ing, so don’t forget that other job opportunities. For a copy of PC Medic Milwaukee Mobile PC repair contact me at [email protected]. extreme heat affects dogs resume, please inquire via e-mail. Age: We also do Virus Removal, Upgrades and cats, too! Just like peo- 34 Experience: 7 years (both Small and Custom Computer Builds. Call Flea Market on 8/21 ple, companion animals can Business and Corporate). Kevin @ 414-788-2383. & 9/12 get heat stroke and heat In Miller & Campbell’s parking lot, 907 exhaustion. Unlike people, SERVICES SEEKING S. 1st Street, 8am-3pm. Want to join however, they cannot regu- the fun? You can have a booth for late body temperature in Shamrock MASSAGE THERAPY HOUSE BOI WANTED just $10. Call 414-671-6227 to reserve the same way. Learn how Massage therapy service provided at SGWM with a limited disability looking your space. The flea market on 9/12 is to keep your furry friends your home. Relaxation, deep tissue for a house “boi” for lack of a better in conjunction with Miller & Campbell’s safe at www.wihumane. See HER today! and sports massage. Claude Gagnon, term. I need a guy to clean, do some annual costume sale. Wisconsin Certified Massage Therapist minor cooking & run errands when #839-46 18 years of experience necessary. I occasionally need a lift, so 414-460-7762. a car would be helpful. You wouldn’t have to live in full time. Seeking THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE SGWM, age 24-34, for this position. Look for us! Karen Zammit, CMT#831-046, It is not a difficult job. If you live in Classifieds can get your Nationally Certified Massage Therapist rent would be minimal. Reimbursed business or service noticed! @wigazette on twitter and Reiki Master, Thai Massage, for gas $. Please send stats and what Call 414-961-3240 to find out Neuromuscular Therapy, 20 years your plan is for the next 5 years with how to get started today.
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KENOSHA/RACINE Woody’s, 1579 S. Second St., 414-672-0806 FOX VALLEY Club ICON, 6305 120th St. (off I-94), Rascals Bar & Grill, 702 E. Wisconsin, Appleton, Kenosha, 262-857-3240 MADISON 920-954-9262 JoDee’s, 2139 Racine St., Racine, 262-634-9804 Cardinal Bar, 418 W. Wilson St., 608-257-2473 Ravens, 215 E. College Ave., Appleton, 920-364-9599 Club 5, 5 Applegate Court, 608-277-9700 Napalese, 1351 Cedar St., Green Bay, 920-432-9646 MILWAUKEE Plan B, 924 Williamson St., 608-257-5262 SASS, 840 S. Broadway, Green Bay, 920-437-7277 Art Bar, 722 Burleigh, 414-372-7880 Shamrock, 117 W. Main St., 608-255-5029 The Shelter, 730 N. Quincy St., Green Bay, 920-432- Ballgame, 196 S. Second St., 414-273-7474 WOOF’S, 114 King St., 608-204-6222 2662 Boom & The Room, 625 S. Second St., 414-277-5040 XS Niteclub, 1106 Main St., Green Bay, 920-430- Boot Camp, 209 E. National Ave., 414-643-6900 BELOIT/JANESVILLE 1301 City Lights Chill & Grill, 111 W. Howard Ave., 414- Impulse, 132 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Debs Spare Time, 1303 Harrison St., Oshkosh, 481-1441 608-361-0000 920-235-6577 Fluid, 819 S. Second St., 414-643-5843 Off The Wagon, 18-24 S. River St., PJS, 1601 Oregon St., Oshkosh Harbor Room, 117 E. Greenfield, 414-672-7988 Janesville, 608-359-3209 Hybrid, 707 E. Brady St., 414-810-1809 NORTHERN JACK, 200 E. Washington St., 414-389-3596 LACROSSE Scooters, 411 Galloway Street, Eau Claire, 715-835- Kruz, 354 E. National Ave., 414-272-KRUZ My Place, 3201 South Ave., 608-788-9073 9959 LaCage, 801 S. Second St., 414-383-8330 Players, 300 Fourth St., 608-784-4200 JT’s Bar and Grill, 1506 N. Third St., Superior, 715-- Mona’s, 1407 S. First St., 414-643-0377 Chances R, 417 Jay St., 608-782-5105 394-2580 Nut Hut, 1500 W. Scott, 414-647-2673 The Flame, 1612 Tower Ave., Superior, 715-395-0101 Pump, (Sundays at Decibel), 1905 E. North Ave., WISCONSIN DELLS The Main 1217 Tower Ave., Superior, 715-392-1756 414-272-3337 Captain Dix Rainbow Valley Resort, 4124 River OZ, 320 Washington St., Wausau, 715-842-3225 This Is It, 418 E. Wells St., 414-278-9192 Road, 866-553-1818 Triangle, 135 E. National Ave., 414-383-9412 Don’t see your favorite LGBT hangout? Tropical Niteclub, 626 S. Fifth St., 414-460-6277 SHEBOYGAN To get considered for a listing on Out & About, e-mail Walker’s Pint, 818 S. Second St., 414-643-7468 Blue Lite, 1029 N. Eighth St., 920-457-1636 [email protected]. WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0 29
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ONGOING 7:30 p.m., Four Lakes Bears, 9:30 p.m., first Friday, Milwaukee Stowell, Milwaukee. TUESDAY Michelangelo’s Coffee Shop, 114 Guerilla Gay Bar takeover, location 7 p.m., AA The Big Book meeting, The Mondays and Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., State St., Madison, 608-251-5299. varies, www.mkeggb.com. Galano Club, Milwaukee.* 12:30 p.m., third Tuesday, Retired Old/ SAGE Office drop-in hours, 5 p.m., OutThere LGBT youth group Older Lesbians (ROLLers), Madison. Milwaukee.* meeting, OutReach, Madison.* Info: 608-219-7751. Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturdays, FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 p.m., third Sundays, PFLAG 5 p.m., AA Over 40; 7 p.m. AA The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin drop- 4-7 p.m., fourth Friday, Happy Hour 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Walkers Milwaukee, Martin Luther Church, Blue Group, The Galano Club, in hours, Racine.* with Planned Parenthood Advocates Milwaukee Run Walk, starting at 9235 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee.* of Wisconsin, rotating location in the Water Tower at the East end Wauwatosa. 6 p.m., third Tuesday, Fair Wisconsin Milwaukee/Madison, www.ppawi. of North Avenue, Milwaukee, 262- 7 p.m., second Sundays, Gay and Action Network of the Chippewa THURSDAY org. 285-7645. Straight in Christ, Good Shepherd Valley, LGBT Community Center of 2:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, 9 a.m., Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Catholic Church, N88 W17658 the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* LGBT senior adults discussion, Pozitive Lite HIV/AIDS group, Madison, Wingra Park off Monroe Christman Road, Menomonee Falls, 7 p.m., last Tuesday, Canasta night, Madison Senior Center, 330 W. OutReach, Madison.* St., Madison, 608-469-4882. 262-502-0437. SAGE Milwaukee.* Mifflin St., Madison, ferington@ 6 p.m., second Fridays, Lesbian Alliance 3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, 7 p.m., Spectrum GLBT and Allied charter.net. game night and potluck, LGBT Women4Women, OutReach, social group for adults, Harmony 6 p.m., third Thursdays, same- Community Center, Milwaukee.* Madison.* MONDAY Cafe, Appleton.* sex partners group, OutReach, 6:30 p.m., Open Mic night, Harmony 6 p.m., AA The Women’s Light meeting; 7 p.m., Spectrum - Social and Madison.* Cafe, Green Bay.* 7:30 p.m., Spiritual Light, The networking LGBT group, Harmony 6 p.m., Qgrads, UW Memorial Union 7 p.m., AA, The Galano Club, Galano Club, Milwaukee.* Cafe, Appleton.* WEDNESDAY Rathskeller, 800 Langdon St., Milwaukee.* 6 p.m., Rotating Activity Night each 7:30 p.m., AA Came to Believe, The 7 p.m., AA 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, Madison, 53276. 7 p.m., Gay Narcotics Anonymous, The week, LGBT Community Center of Galano Club, Milwaukee.* The Galano Club, Milwaukee.* 7 p.m., third Thursdays, Lesbian Galano Club, Milwaukee.* the Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire.* 7 p.m., first Wednesday, Bear Club 4 Alliance movie night, LGBT 7 p.m., Drop-in night, LGBT Community 7-8:30 p.m., third Saturdays, BWMT Men monthly meeting, Napalese Community Center, Milwaukee.* Center of the Chippewa Valley, Eau (Black and White Men Together), Lounge, 1351 Cedar St., Green Bay, 7 p.m., AA Living Sober; 7 p.m., Crystal Claire.* general meeting.* Info: [email protected]. Meth Anonymous, The Galano Club, 8:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays, Milwaukee.* Shoreline Milwaukee line dancing 7 p.m., Q2-LGBTQ Youth Group, LGBT and lessons, Hot Water, 818 S. SUNDAY Community Center of the Chippewa Water St., Milwaukee, 414-383- 1 p.m., Cream City Squares dances, Send listings to Valley, Eau Claire. 75936. Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. [email protected]. * See Community Listings, next page, for address and contact information.
The next two weeks save the date Cream City Foundation presents its annual fundraiser My Best THURSDAY 7-11 p.m., opening night reception for Chat, Starbucks, 1130 Miller Friend is Straight at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at Lynden “Making the Cut” art show and silent auc- Park Way, RSVP to Bruce, Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Road, River Hills. The July 15 tion, Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 S. 414-514-4063. event includes tours of the garden, open bar and free valet 5-8 p.m., Summer social on the Patio, Second St., 414-383-3727, milwgac@yahoo. parking. Go to www.creamcityfoundation.org/my-best-friend-is- LGBT Senior Alliance, Madison Senior com. straight.html. Center, 330 W. Mifflin St., Madison, 608- FRIDAY 255-8582, [email protected]. July 23 MONDAY 5 p.m., Gallery Night and Day involves Milwaukee, SAGE Milwaukee, 1845 N. July 19 various art galleries in the Third Ward. A list Farwell Ave., Ste. 220, 414-224-0517, www. FRIDAY 7 p.m., Seniors In Charge, LGBT Center of participating galleries is at www.historic- sagemilwaukee.org. July 16 of S.E. Wisconsin, 1456 Junction Ave., Racine, thirdward.org/events/gallerynight.php. 5 p.m., PFLAG Racine/Kenosha first 6 p.m., Fish Fry with SAGE, MONAs Out www.lgbtsewisc.org. meeting, LGBT Center of S.E. Wisconsin, ‘N About, 1407 S. First St., 53204, RSVP to 1456 Junction Ave., Racine, www.lgbtsewisc. 414-224-0517. SATURDAY org. 6:30 p.m., Dining out with Milwaukee TUESDAY July 24 7 p.m., Meet and greet with Aria Kagan of GAMMA, La Perla, 734 S. Fifth St., 414-530- July 20 11 a.m., cooking demonstration with “The Next Food Network Star,” fundraiser 1886, milwaukeegamma.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Nashville Songwriters Aria Kagan of “The Next Food Network for Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 7 p.m., Classics movie night, LGBT Association International, Harmony Cafe, Star,” fundraiser for Milwaukee LGBT Ambassador Hotel, 2308 W. Wisconsin Ave. Center of S.E. Wisconsin, 1456 Junction 1660 W. Mason St., Green Bay, 715-854- Community Center, Public Market, 400 N. RSVP to [email protected] Ave., Racine, [email protected]. 2215. Water St., 414-336-1111. by 7/20/2010. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Brady St. Festival, Brady Street and Astor Street, 53202., SATURDAY WEDNESDAY 414-BRADYST, [email protected]. WEDNESDAY July 17 July 21 July 28 Noon - 4 p.m., Rainbow Community 5:30-8 p.m., Betty Lou Cruise with 6:30 p.m., Dining out with Brew City Potluck Picnic, Washington Park Senior Madison OPEN, launch from Machinery SUNDAY Bears, Baker’s Square, 10200 W. National Center, 4420 W. Vliet St. Row, register: www.openmadison.org. July 25 Ave., RSVP to Bruce, 414-514-4063. 6:45-10 p.m., Movie night at the LGBT 7-9 p.m., Reading, Writing and Relating: 1:25 p.m., “The Kids Are Alright” movie Community Center of the Chippewa Valley LGBTQ Narratives, OutReach, 600 matinee with Women4Women, Sundance features “Transamerica.” The center is at Williamson St., Madison, 608-255-8582, Cinemas, Hilldale Mall, Madison, dwess2@ 510 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire, 715-522-LGBT, [email protected]. yahoo.com. Send listings to www.thecentercv.org. 7-9 p.m., Brew City Bears Coffee and 2-4 pm., Open cards with SAGE [email protected]. WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0 31 community GROUPS com. 414-964-1513, www.plymouth-church.org. MILWAUKEE SHEBA/Sisters Helping Each other Battle AIDS, St. James Episcopal Church, 833 W. Wisconsin MADISON 2349 N Holton St., 53212, 414-390-0444. Ave., 53233, 414-964-1513, www. WanderWomyn Outdoors Group, debydoo2@ stjamesmilwaukee.org. Arts/Entertainment yahoo.com. Arts/entertainment Cream City Chorus, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414- Washington Heights Rainbow Association, 414- Dairyland Cowboys and Cowgirls, Club 5, 5 276-8787, www.creamcitychorus.org, info@ 258-8834 www.washingtonheightsrainbow. Sports Applegate Court, Madison, 53713, 608-277- creamcitychorus.org. org. Front Runners/Front Walkers, 414-443-0379, 9700, www.dcandc.org Cream City Squares, 414-445-8080, www.iagsdc. Wauwatosa Rainbow Association, 414-218-9277, ullrwolf.com/frontrunnersmke, thbolt@milwpc. org/creamcity. [email protected]. com. Men’s Voices Milwaukee, 2717 E. Hampshire Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, P.O. Box Metro Milwaukee Tennis Club, 3957 81st St., Community St., 53211, 414-964-1513 www. 353, Hartland, 53029, www.wiscrad.org. 53222, 414-616-3716, [email protected]. OutReach, 600 Williamson St., Suite P1, Madison, mensvoicesmilwaukee.com. Wisconsin Rainbow Families, 315 W. Court St., Milwaukee Gay Soccer League, 1012 E. 53703, 608-255-8582, www.lgbtoutreach.org, Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 S. Second 53212, www.wirainbowfamilies.com, info@ Clark St., 53212, 414-405-5878, www. [email protected]. St., 53204, 414-383-3727, www. wirainbowfamilies.com. milwaukeegaysoccer.org. PFLAG-Madison, 4221 Venetian Ln., Madison milwaukeegayartscenter.org. Milwaukee Gay Volleyball League, www. 53718, 608-848-2333, pflagmadison@yahoo. Milwaukee/LGBT Film/Video Festival, www4. milwaukeegayvolleyball.com. com. uwm.edu/psoa/programs/film/lgbtfilm. Health Saturday Softball Beer League, 2333 N. 56th St., Queer Zine Archive Project, 2935 N. Fratney St., AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 53210, www.ssblmilwaukee.com. 53202, www.qzap.org. 510498, 53202, 414-273-1991, www.arcw.org, Politics Shoreline Country Dancers, 2809 E. Oklahoma [email protected]. Fair Wisconsin, 112 State St., Suite 309, Ave., 53207, www.shoreline-milw.org, info@ Brady East STD (BESTD) Clinic, 1240 E. Brady St, Youth/Education Madison, 53703, 608-441-0143, www. shoreline-milw.org. 53202, 414-272-2144, www.bestd.org, bestd@ Alliance School, 850 W. Walnut St., 53205, 414- fairwisconsin.org, [email protected]. Women’s Voices Milwaukee, 315 W. Court St., execpc.com. 267-5400, www.allianceschool.org. 53212, 414-534-5645, womensvoicesmke.viviti. Galano Club, 315 Court St., Suite 201, 53213, Alliance for LGBTQ Youth, 1212 S. 70th St., com, [email protected]. 414-276-6936, www.galanoclub.org, mail@ 53214, 414-453-1400, www.cssw.org. Sports galanoclub.org. Gay Youth Milwaukee, P.O. Box 090441, 53209, Madison Gay Hockey Association, www. Health Institute of Milwaukee, 1817 N. Martin 414-265-8500, http://gayyouthmilwaukee. madisongayhockey.org. Community Luther King Drive, Suite 3, 53212, 414-263- tripod.com. Madison Gay Volleyball, 608-347-8907, www. Bay View Gays, 414-482-3796, www.bvgays.com. 9999. Marquette Gay/Straight Alliance, 1442 W. madisonlbtvolleyball.com. Brew City Bears, P.O. Box 1035, 53201, 414-331- Milwaukee Women’s Center, 611 N. Broadway, Wisconsin Ave., 53233. 3744, www.bcb4men.info. Suite 230, 53202, www.mwcinc.org. Marquette U G/L Alumni, P.O. Box 92722, 53202. BWMT, 414-463-5359, www.nabwmt.org/ Pathfinders, 1614 E. Kane Pl., 53202, 414-271- Project Q, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414-223-3220. Youth/education milwaukee. 1560, www.pathfinders.org, [email protected]. UWM LGBT Resource Center, UWM Union WG GSA for Safe Schools, 301 S. Bedford St., Castaways, P.O. Box 1697, 53202, castawaysmc@ STD Specialties, Inc., 3251 N. Holton St., 53212, 89, P.O. Box 413, 53201, 414-229-4116, www. Madison, 53703, 608-661-1360, www. yahoo.com. 414-264-8800, www.stdspecialties.org. uwm.edu/Dept/OSL/LGBT. gsaforsafeschools.org. CONNEXUS, 2439 N. Holton St., 53212, 414-390- 0444, www.diverseandresilient.org/connexus. Diverse and Resilient, 2439 N. Holton St., 53212, Politics FOX VALLEY RACINE/KENOSHA 414-390-0444, www.diverseandresilient.org. Center Advocates, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414- Firebirds, P.O. Box 159, 53201. 271-2656, www.centeradvocates.org. FORGE, P.O. Box 1272, 53201, 414-559-2123, Equality Wisconsin, 2717 E. Hampshire Ave., Community Community www.forge-forward.org. 53211, 414-431-1306, www.equalitywi.org. Harmony Café, 233 E. College Ave., Appleton, LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction GAMMA Milwaukee, P.O. Box 1900, 53201, 414- Human Rights League, P.O. Box 510407, 53203, 54915, 920-734-2233, www.harmonycafe.org, Ave., Racine, 53403, 262-664-4100, info@ 530-1886, www.milwaukeegamma.com. 414-319-9863, www.hrl-pac.org, hrlpac@ [email protected]. lgbtsewisc.org. Gemini Gender Group, P.O. Box 44211, 53214, yahoo.com. PFLAG-Appleton/Fox Cities, 740 Kensington Road, PFLAG-Racine/Kenosha, P.O. Box 580058, 414-297-9328, gggwi.tripod.com. Vets Do Ask Do Tell, 315 W. Court St., 53212, Neenah, 54956, 920-722-7145. Rainbow Over Pleasant Prairie, 53158, 262-694-2729, Lesbian Alliance, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414- www.vetsdoaskdotell.org. Wisconsin, 702 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton, [email protected]. 272-9442, www.lesbianalliance.org. WI 54911, www.rainbowoverwisconsin.org. Lesbian Fund of the Women’s Fund of Milwaukee, Religion/Spirituality 414-290-7350, www.womensfund.com/ Central United Methodist Church, 639 N. 25th St., Religion/Spirituality who_we_are/lesbian_fund. 53233, 414-344-1600, www.centralumcmilw. GREEN BAY Bradford Community Church-Unitarian LOC/Women of Color, P.O. Box 93594, 53203, org. Universalist, 5810 8th Ave., 53140, 262-656- 414-263-1631. Congregation Shir Hadash, 414-297-9159, www. 0544, www.bradforduu.org. Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 315 W. cshmilw.org. Community Court St., 53212, 414-271-265, www.mkelgbt. Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16th St., 53205, Argonauts of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 22096, Green org. 414-344-1746, www.crosslutheranmilwaukee. Bay, 54305, www.argonautsll.org, info@ Sports Milwaukee LGBT History Project, 414-224-0517, org. argonautsll.org. Wisconsin Warriors, P.O. Box 334, Somers, 53171, www.mkelgbthist.org. Divine Word Lutheran Church, 5505 Lloyd St., Bear Club 4 Men, P.O. Box 13463, Green Bay, 414-759-8823, wiwarriors.com, wiwarriors@ Milwaukee Pride Parade, P.O. Box 070177, 53207, 53208, 414-476-3189, divinewordlutheran.org. 54307, www.bc4m.com. yahoo.com. www.prideparademke.org. First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, 1342 Harmony Café, 1660 W. Mason St., Green Bay, Out to Brunch, [email protected]. N. Astor St., 53202, 414-273-5257, www. 54303, 920-569-1593, www.harmonycafe.org. PFLAG-Milwaukee, 315 W. Court St., 53212, 414- uumilwaukee.org. Positive Voice, P.O. Box 1381, Green Bay, 54305, Youth/Education 299-9198, [email protected]. Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Stowell Ave., 920-435-4404, pvinc.org, [email protected]. Rainbow Alliance, UW-Parkside, Student Center, PrideFest, 414-272-3378, www.pridefest.com. 53211, 414-962-9190, lakeparklutheran.com. Pride Alive, 920-471-3260, www.newpride.org, L108D, 262-595-2685, http://www.uwp.edu/ Queer Program, P.O. Box 090441, 53209, 414-265- Metropolitan Community Church, 1239 W. [email protected]. clubs/clubtemp.cfm?clubID=38. 8500, [email protected]. Mineral St., 53204, 414-383-1100, www. SAGE Milwaukee, 1845 N. Farwell, Suite 220, milmcc.org. 53202, 414-224-0517, www.sagemilwaukee. Milwaukee Friends Meeting (Quakers), 3224 Religion/spirituality org. N. Gordon Pl., 53212, 414-263-2111, www. Angels of Hope MCC, P.O. Box 672, Green Bay, Sapphic Adventures Milwaukee, www.meetup. milwaukeequakers.org. 54305, 920-983-7452, www.aohmcc.org, Send changes or addition suggestions to com/sapphic-MKE, calamityjane321@gmail. Plymouth Church, 2717 E. Hampshire Ave., 53211, [email protected]. [email protected]. 32 WI s c O n s I N GAZ E TT E . C O M | J u l y 15 , 2 0 1 0
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