Amigas Latinas

Amigas Latinas leadership throughout the years. Photo by Carrie Maxwell

vol 30, no. 41 July 8, 2015 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Leaders reflect on activism as organization folds By Carrie Maxwell in the parade over the years but the best times were when Amigas had a float and I was marching with them.” This month, Amigas Latinas will be folding after 20 years of Cardona noted that starting the Amiguitas Youth Group and support, advocacy and education for Chicago-area LGBTQ La- doing service provider training for larger Latin@ organiza- tinas. tions on how to better serve Latin@ queers as well as helping Co-founded in 1995 by Evette Cardona, Mona Noriega, Alicia mainstream LGBTQ organizations figure out how to deal with Amador, Aurora Pineda, Karen Rothstein-Pineda, Norma Sel- Latin@ LGBTQ people were also important work that Amigas edon, Mary Torres and Lydia Vega, Amigas Latinas grew from a Latinas did. She also explained that the family work that they monthly discussion group (platicas) to a non-profit organiza- did, including picnics and discussion groups with children of tion providing services and events for LGBTQ Latinas and their queer Latinas, was also very exciting. allies. “I want people to know that so many things were different On the eve of Amigas Latinas’ final event, a number of lead- 20 years ago,” said Cardona. “When we first started Amigas ers from over the years reflected on their time with the or- we could’ve never envisioned marriage or two women choos- ganization and how they feel about the organization ending. ing to have children together and being out as a family. We Although Amigas Latinas is folding, the organization’s materi- couldn’t have envisioned all the Latina queer women who are als will be housed at the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, and in positions of power and influence as they are now, whether be made available to anyone seeking information about the it’s Mona working for the City of Chicago [as the chair and organization. The library continues to accept materials from commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations], me in the organization to add to the archives. my job or Alicia [Vega] being the vice-president of youth de- Cardona—vice-president of programs for the Polk Bros. Foun- velopment at the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, because you dation and Amigas Latinas’ first board president—said that don’t get more American than the Boys and Girls Club.” establishing the Aixa Diaz Latina Youth Scholarship Fund after “In terms of Amigas folding, it was time,” said Cardona. Diaz, one of Amigas Latinas’ other co-founders who died in “That single need for one space where all Latina lesbians could 1999, was really important because it gave the organization gather isn’t true anymore because we are everywhere. I always an opportunity to support young Latina queer activists who say that 20 years of organizing in the LGBTQ community is were actively fighting homophobia in their schools and/or measured in dog years, not people years.” communities. Noriega, Cardona’s wife and founding board member of Ami- Magic Matt “With the recent Pride Parade I’ve been remembering when gas Latinas, said she really enjoyed all the family events as WCT talks with Magic Mike XXL actor Matt Bomer. Amigas had their own float and the crowd would go wild when well as addressing intersectionality within the organization they saw us because I’d like to think that they weren’t expect- because part of what made Amigas Latinas important to her Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. 17 ing a Latina queer float to come by with 50 women just wal- lowing in our lesbianism,” said Cardona.”I’ve had fun marching Turn to page 6

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Amigas Latinas leadership throughout the years. Trans TV star Jazz Jennings 16 Photo by Carrie Maxwell vol 30, no. 41 July 8, 2015 Jason Fricke www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Leaders reflect on activism Matt Bomer interview 17 as organization folds By CArrIE MAXWELL in the parade over the years but the best times were when Amigas had a float and I was marching with them.” This month, Amigas Latinas will be folding after 20 years of Cardona noted that starting the Amiguitas Youth Group and NIGHTSPOTS 18 support, advocacy and education for Chicago-area LGBTQ La- doing service provider training for larger Latin@ organiza- tinas. tions on how to better serve Latin@ queers as well as helping Co-founded in 1995 by Evette Cardona, Mona Noriega, Alicia mainstream LGBTQ organizations figure out how to deal with Amador, Aurora Pineda, Karen Rothstein-Pineda, Norma Sel- Latin@ LGBTQ people were also important work that Amigas edon, Mary Torres and Lydia Vega, Amigas Latinas grew from a Latinas did. She also explained that the family work that they monthly discussion group (platicas) to a non-profit organiza- did, including picnics and discussion groups with children of tion providing services and events for LGBTQ Latinas and their queer Latinas, was also very exciting. allies. “I want people to know that so many things were different On the eve of Amigas Latinas’ final event, a number of lead- 20 years ago,” said Cardona. “When we first started Amigas ers from over the years reflected on their time with the or- we could’ve never envisioned marriage or two women choos- ganization and how they feel about the organization ending. ing to have children together and being out as a family. We Although Amigas Latinas is folding, the organization’s materi- couldn’t have envisioned all the Latina queer women who are als will be housed at the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, and in positions of power and influence as they are now, whether be made available to anyone seeking information about the it’s Mona working for the City of Chicago [as the chair and OUTLINES organization. The library continues to accept materials from commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations], me in the organization to add to the archives. my job or Alicia [Vega] being the vice-president of youth de- Cardona—vice-president of programs for the Polk Bros. Foun- velopment at the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, because you dation and Amigas Latinas’ first board president—said that don’t get more American than the Boys and Girls Club.” Calendar Q 21 establishing the Aixa Diaz Latina Youth Scholarship Fund after “In terms of Amigas folding, it was time,” said Cardona. Diaz, one of Amigas Latinas’ other co-founders who died in “That single need for one space where all Latina lesbians could 1999, was really important because it gave the organization gather isn’t true anymore because we are everywhere. I always an opportunity to support young Latina queer activists who say that 20 years of organizing in the LGBTQ community is were actively fighting homophobia in their schools and/or measured in dog years, not people years.” Classifieds 22 communities. Noriega, Cardona’s wife and founding board member of Ami- Magic Matt “With the recent Pride Parade I’ve been remembering when gas Latinas, said she really enjoyed all the family events as WCT talks with Magic Mike XXL actor Matt Bomer. Amigas had their own float and the crowd would go wild when well as addressing intersectionality within the organization they saw us because I’d like to think that they weren’t expect- because part of what made Amigas Latinas important to her Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. 17 ing a Latina queer float to come by with 50 women just wal- lowing in our lesbianism,” said Cardona.”I’ve had fun marching Turn to page 6

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Bishops of the Episcopal Church, on July 1, For everything there’s a season, and a cartoon that showed the confederate flag approved a measure authorizing clergy nation- time for every purpose under heaven. coming down and the rainbow flag ris- wide to perform same-sex marriages. The vote — Ecclesiastes 3 ing speaks a certain truth about liberty; came at the denomination’s general convention I think it also gives us hope for a fu- in Salt Lake City. At 57, there are moments I remember ture where “other” does not need to be Resolutions passed that day replaced “man watching history being made: President the source of fear, but an invitation to a and woman” with more gender-neutral lan- Kennedy’s assassination; Dr. King’s fu- wider and deeper revelation of our own guage in traditional marriage liturgies and en- neral. I was a child, with my family. My humanity. dorsed recent liturgies developed for same-sex parents explained the gravity, the signifi- As a white woman, my own experience couples. cance. of sexism has taught me what it feels like The news will have a larger impact on some As an adult: 9/11. I was a pastor— to be invisible or de-valued—to be called dioceses more than others, according to of- called to comfort; called to dinner with “honey” or to get a feel in the elevator; ficials from the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, my Muslim neighbors. to make 72 cents to a man’s dollar; to depending on how supportive local officials As an adult: President Obama’s elec- speak an idea at a meeting only to have had been of marriage equality. tion. The first campaign I’d worked on in it ignored, repeated by a man five min- Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, director of Net- many years—on my Sabbath days I trav- utes later, and then lifted up as his bril- working for the Diocese, said that the ruling eled to swing states, working side by side liance. Internalized sexism has laid me allows LGBT couples to utilize either traditional with young Black students who imagined low. liturgy or new wordings. a new world. Today a little kid asked me “are you a “We’re saying to same-sex couples, you can Last year I traveled to Ferguson and girl or a boy?” As a bisexual, queer wom- have either set of words—here are the words Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, director of followed the young queer people of color, an married to a man, my own experience you grew up hearing,” she explained. “Locally, Networking for the Diocese. has taught me what it feels like to be the impact is minimal—we carry on as before. Facebook photo leaders of the #blacklivesmatter move- But the vote gives us cause to rejoice, because ment, who lead us to shut down all the invisible and to “pass”—to be assumed this option is now available across the nation.” dignity of every human being in the church.” freeways into downtown St. Louis. straight; to be unafraid to hold the hand The Episcopal Church has allowed individual No priest can be compelled to perform a And recently: marriage equality for our of the one I love. bishops to authorize blessings and legal wed- same-sex marriage, nor can a bishop be com- nation. My spouse and I have two sons, two dings for several years. Bishop Jeffrey Lee au- pelled to allow them in their diocese. Congre- I’m experiencing it in a kind of dream- beautiful men who are now adults in a thorized same-sex marriages in Chicago-area gants must be directed to venues where they like way, sitting at my dining room ta- world where they can marry whomever churches when they became legal in Illinois. are available, however. Marriage equality re- ble in a new home in Albion, Michigan, they love. Two beautiful men who text me He did not go to Salt Lake City due to a family mains a controversial subject throughout the watching it unfold on social media. I’m about the latest Atlantic or Salon article emergency, but, on June 26, he published a Anglican Communion, of which the Episcopal with my spouse. We are alternately crying on racism. Two white men whose Black statement supporting the Supreme Court deci- Church is a part. at the funeral of Rev. Clementa Pinckney cousins live more carefully and close to sion on marriage equality. “Most people here [in Salt Lake City] were ab- in Charleston, listening to our President home. “I support civil marriage equality simply be- solutely overjoyed at the passing of these reso- preach about grace, talk about race, and It’s all roaming around in my head and cause I believe in equal protection under the lutions,” Seeger said. “I was walking through sing. heart this night—this country of con- law,” Lee wrote. “I support sacramental mar- the hallway and I saw a woman in tears. But All afternoon my friends who are LG- flicting emotions in these days. Deep and riage equality because I believe that the union then I remembered that those might not be BTQ and allies are posting photos of profound sorrow and rage at the sin of of two persons in heart, body and mind is a tears of joy. My prayer is that, in our joy, we’re their weddings, of themselves on Halsted racism, the whiteness that isn’t held ac- school of holiness, a way of ordering our lives going to still be sensitive to those who are not Street, in dusty rainbow profiles. countable. Deep and profound gladness so that we might learn to be more faithful ser- yet supportive.” For the last six years as a pastor in and unbridled joy at the swift movement vants of Christ. Such unions can be sources and Seeger and her partner, who are former Chica- Boystown, Halsted Street has been my of equality under the law for LGBTQ folks. signs of grace, both for the couple and for the go residents, first had a commitment ceremony parish. We’ve worked toward Marriage All of it brings tears, and a heart beat- wider community, and we need all of the grace in 2003 and were legally wed in California in Equality in Illinois on phonebanks in ing so very loud in my chest. we can get.” 2013. Seeger said she would consider another our church classrooms and up the street As I embark on a new phase of minis- Rev. Nikki Seeger, who is priest in charge ceremony under the auspices of the church. “I at community centers, in Springfield, in try, I wonder about the Church I’m called at St. Michael’s Church in Lansing, Michigan, actually would like to, as a witness of what the press conferences, in clergy gatherings. to serve, and the Christ we name as the praised the July 1 vote. church does, and as an agent of change.” We’ve celebrated for our state, screaming cornerstone. The kind of boundary-cross- “I’m a pastored lesbian who can now get mar- The new rules will take effect at the begin- together in the parking lot at 7-11 on ing love that Jesus practiced was radi- ried in the church that I love and serve,” said ning of Advent, according to Baskerville-Bur- Halsted and Cornelia the day the legisla- cal, transforming. Tradition named him Seeger, adding that the decision “upholds the rows. ture voted. Present at Gov. Quinn’s signa- “Christ” and made him a King beyond ture, singing and dancing in triumph. reach; the “Church” took out his human- Tonight I sit in a friend’s basement, ity, dressed him in an ironed robe and ready to leave the country tomorrow from painted him white. O’Hare, missing the Chicago Pride Parade But tonight, in a quiet study, I think @windycitytimes1 for the first time in 17 years (my first as a of what my Mom & Dad first taught me seminarian; last year, driving the van for about a man named Jesus. They used the Coalition of Welcoming Churches). to recite a poem with a part that went It’s a weird kind of body experience— something like this: feeling bereft that I’m not celebrating I heard about a man named Jesus this moment in LGBTQ history with the who was people I’ve had the privilege to serve as going about pastor for the last six years at Broadway doing good. United Methodist Church, people whose It is very disconcerting to me weddings I’ve officiated, people who’ve that I am so easily satisfied been waiting for this day, this victory. with just Yet I’m reading about Bree, who going about. climbed a flagpole to take down the con- federate flag in the south, whose cour- And then I hear the words of my Presi- age and tenacity is a symbol for the kind dent, speaking about Rev. Pinckney: “he of spirit that is rising in our nation that was a good man,” said the President, says something’s gotta give in our under- “and isn’t that what we hope will be said standing of how racial fear and hatred about us?” have shaped the lives of all of us. Those So there’s something for me about not of us who are white, who have access and celebrating this liberty victory with the silent privilege daily, don’t see or hear people I’ve worked side by side to get the truth of what our friends of color tell to—something that feels murky-good as us: it is not safe. an ache, actually; a longing that stirs in I find it hard to separate these two me that says we aren’t done yet. things in this moment in history—the WINDY CITY TIMES July 8, 2015 5 when there is a vigorous public debate about a await legislative action before asserting a fun- matter, the Supreme Court should not act. damental right.” An initial look at the “Supporters of same-sex marriage have Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders attor- achieved considerable success persuading their ney Mary Bonauto put it most succinctly on The fellow citizens—through the democratic pro- Rachel Maddow Show June 26: “In our system, cess—to adopt their view. That ends today,” you don’t have to convince every single person marriage decision wrote Roberts. “Five lawyers have closed the before the court vindicates your constitutional debate and enacted their own vision of mar- rights.” By Lisa Keen mental right of a citizen to marry; riage as a matter of constitutional law. Stealing ©2015 Keen News Service. All rights re- Keen News Service —state bans against allowing same-sex cou- ples to marry burden the “liberty” of gay and this issue from the people will for many cast a served. cloud over same-sex marriage, making a dra- The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26 decision lesbian citizens; matic social change that much more difficult striking down state bans against same-sex —the bans are unconstitutional infringe- to accept.” marriage has been touted as “probably the ments on the rights to due process and equal (A Williams Institute fellow, Adam Romero, Man attacks another strongest manifesto in favor of marriage” and protection; and said his research before and after the Supreme pilloried as “a threat to American democracy.” —states with such bans have not shown “a over alleged Court struck down DOMA found the court’s ac- It energized celebrations at LGBT Pride events foundation for the conclusion that allowing tion “fostered positive attitude changes.”) and private living rooms across the country same-sex marriage will cause the harmful out- sexual advances All four dissenters lamented the end of the Dallas police arrested 25-year-old murder and prompted warnings of “an all-out assault comes they describe.” national debate over same-sex marriage. suspect Kieron Alexander, who they say against the religious freedom rights of Chris- The word “liberty” was at the center of the The debate over marriage for same-sex cou- beat 54-year-old Ricky Griffin to death and tians who disagree with this decision.” Obergefell decision, authored by Justice Antho- ples, wrote Scalia, “displayed American democ- tried to set him on fire in his apartment, But despite these vastly different reactions, ny Kennedy. He used the word 25 times. The racy at its best.” The Dallas Morning News reported. there has not yet been an attempt by any state dissenters used it 122 times. “Individuals on both sides of the issue pas- Although it is unclear what provoked to secede from the union that President Obama Kennedy noted that the 14th Amendment to sionately, but respectfully, attempted to per- the attack, Alexander claimed that Griffin characterized as “a little more perfect” now. the constitution says that “no State shall ‘de- suade their fellow citizens to accept their “made several unwanted sexual gestures Eleven of the 13 of the states that had state- prive any person of life, liberty, or property, views…. Win or lose,” Scalia wrote, “advocates toward him,” causing him to lose control wide bans in effect have started issuing licens- without due process of law.’” He cited Supreme for both sides continued pressing their cases, and strike the victim. He also admitted at- es in most if not all their counties, and the Court precedent saying that the word “denotes secure in the knowledge that an electoral loss tempting to set Griffin on fire. other two states (Louisiana and Mississippi) not merely freedom from bodily restraint but can be negated by a later electoral win. That is In a National Coalition of Anti-Violence have indicated they will comply with the Su- also the right “to marry, establish a home and exactly how our system of government is sup- Programs (NCAVP) statement, Nell Gaither, preme Court’s ruling once the official mandates bring up children….” The quote came from a posed to work.” president of Trans Pride Initiative, said, are issued. 1923 case, Meyer v. Nebraska, that struck down But that’s not the system Scalia defended “We need to recognize that even if Griffin The Texas attorney general is encouraging a state ban on the use or teaching of foreign in 2000, when he went along with the five- did not identify as a member of the LG- clerks to raise religious objections to issuing languages in schools and that referred to nu- to-four decision in Bush v. Gore that delivered BTQ community, the homicide appears to the licenses but has warned them that, doing merous other precedents discussing the mean- the presidential election to Republican George be motivated in part by stigma against the so, could lead to “litigation and/or a fine.” ings of “liberty.” W. Bush. That opinion (which did not identify community. It’s so important to recognize Mississippi’s attorney general told clerks to None of the four justices in dissent men- an author) said that the majority admired the that hate violence is connected to stigma delay issuing licenses until a formal order to tioned Meyer. Instead, each claimed that the Constitution’s design to leave certain matters held by the aggressor, not the identity of do so is issued from the federal appeals court. Kennedy majority based its decision on non- “to the people, through their legislatures, and the victim.” Republican presidential hopeful Mike Hucka- legal grounds. Chief Justice John Roberts con- to the political sphere” with one notable ex- NCAVP’s most recent report—Hate Vio- bee has vowed that he “will not acquiesce to tended the majority “relied on its own con- ception: lence Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, an imperial court,” a statement that will almost ception of liberty” and that its opinion was “When contending parties invoke the pro- Transgender, Queer and HIV-Affected Com- certainly come back to haunt him, given that rooted in “social policy and considerations of cess of the courts… it becomes our unsought munities in the United States in 2014— the constitution requires the president “shall fairness.” Justice Antonin Scalia, however, said responsibility to resolve the federal and con- found that gay and bisexual men, along take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.” the majority engaged in “constitutional revi- stitutional issues the judicial system has been with transgender women and LGBTQ people (Obama continued to enforce the Defense of sion.” Justice Clarence Thomas said the ma- forced to confront.” of color, face the highest risk of homicide. Marriage Act until the Supreme Court struck it jority’s opinion was “based on an imaginary That latter line might well have fit into the In 2014, 35 percent of homicide victims down as unconstitutional.) constitutional protection and revisionist view majority opinion for Obergefell. Instead, Ken- were men, all of whom identified as gay or The huff and puff will soon die down, and of our history and tradition.” Justice Samuel nedy wrote, “the Constitution contemplates bisexual. the legal bricks that will remain standing in Alito said the majority “invent[ed] a new right that democracy is the appropriate process The article is at http://crimeblog.dallas- the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges ruling and impose[d] that right on the rest of the for change, so long as that process does not news.com/2015/06/murder-suspect-said- are these: country.” abridge fundamental rights.” he-beat-dallas-man-after-unwanted-sexu- —the word “liberty” in the 14th Amendment Some will argue that it was the dissenters “The dynamic of our constitutional system,” al-gestures.html/. of the U.S. Constitution includes the funda- who invented something new: the idea that, Kennedy wrote, “is that individuals need not

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Discover more at nglcc.org/nglcc15 6 July 8, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES AMIGAS from cover ation will cause people to step up and either create something new or mentor and support was sharing and exploring multiple identities. the younger generation to help them become As for what the organization has meant to leaders. If that happens it will be the silver her, Noriega said, “I’m happy for all the years Amigas Latinas at lining to Amigas folding.” that it existed, all the women I met and all the the Pride Parade, “After the archiving event I was just in awe of relationships that I formed. I feel like it was a late 1990s. the community stepping up and sharing what consistent nurturing force in my life. I was able Photo courtesy of Amigas Latinas has meant to them,” said Iz- to learn and make contributions as we created Lourdes Torres quierdo. “To hear an individual who was at a a community. I will always appreciate that de- very challenging and difficult point in their life velopment opportunity and remember Amigas tell their story and just knowing that Amigas as a safe, warm and loving place where we both Latinas was there to help them that to me is loved and challenged each other.” the epitome of what Amigas Latinas has meant Vega, current archive coordinator and former to the community. It’s really had an impact and Latino studies at DePaul University and olence. One of the things I loved about Amigas board member of Amigas Latinas, noted that on the LGBTQ community here in Chicago and former board member and president of Ami- Latinas was that it wasn’t just about provid- she was the first person to respond to Cardo- across the United States. To this day I’m still gas Latinas—recalled that when she moved to ing entertainment and social opportunities it na’s ad looking for Latina lesbians to become getting emails from people that have and are Chicago in 2000, one of the first things she was also about responding to significant issues members of Amigas Latina. still using the survey that we did on domestic did was look for queer Latina spaces. When she within our own community.” “As I was coming out and embracing my iden- violence in the queer Latina community to this found Amigas Latinas, she immediately got in- Torres explained that she wanted to use her tity, Amigas Latinas was the only place where I day.” volved. She noted that her first meeting was a academic skills to document the history of the could bring all of myself—Latina and lesbian— Pineda—a bilingual (Spanish) benefits/ focus group to figure out Amigas Latinas’ next organization because what they were doing to the table,” said Vega. “After years of receiv- medical case manager at The Ruth M. Rothstein steps so she ended up learning a lot about was unique and her concern was it wasn’t be- ing support, I joined the board and found my CORE Center and founding board member of the group from that meeting. Torres said she ing documented. place to give back to the community. I also Amigas Latinas—has had a journey with the started going to events after that meeting but “If you look at studies of queer organizations, learned fundraising, event planning and grant organization that’s included meeting and mar- didn’t participate on the board until 2006. usually they only focus on the East and West writing while on the board. So even though I rying her wife. They later became parents but Torres said that she signed on to help Vega coast and leave out the Midwest, like nothing gave of my time, I still gained so much more.” also participated in the creation of the organi- with her Proyecto Latina survey and she, along is happening here, and that’s especially true Vega explained that during her time on the zation’s mission/vision statement and by-laws with Nicole Perez—a grad student who later when you think about people of color organiz- board she spearheaded the first-of-its-kind when Amigas Latinas obtained its non-profit became an Amigas Latinas board member— ing, because very little of that history is being comprehensive study of LGBTQ Latina women status. surveyed 305 queer Latina women in Chicago. documented,” said Torres. in Chicago called Proyecto Latina, which docu- “During the October 2002 LLEGO Internation- They wrote up the findings of the survey which Torres has written two articles about this. mented domestic-violence incidents, how and al Conference in Miami, where we represented was published in 2008 by the non-profit group One is in the Journal of Lesbian and Gay Stud- when people come out, discrimination and Amigas Latinas, my wife [Karen Rothstein- Mujeres Latinas En Acción. The report is cur- ies and the other one was included in the com- other aspects in the life-cycle of LGBTQ Latina Pineda] and I decided to be a part of Catho- rently housed on its website. panion book that came out when the Chicago women. lic commitment ceremony which several other “It was important for me to be able to con- History Museum had its “Out in Chicago” ex- “As for Amigas folding, 20 years is a signifi- couples participated,” said Pineda. “Evette and tribute to Amigas Latinas in that way,” said hibit. cantly long history, especially for a grassroots Mona were our commitment/wedding madri- Torres. “After the study was done we started “What was great about Amigas Latinas was it organization,” said Vega. “Amigas Latinas has nas. Lydia Vega was my best women and Norma responding to the issues including the high in- wasn’t just one big group,” said Torres. “There made an impact on so many lives and its impact Seledon was Karen’s maid of honor.” cidents of domestic violence within the Latina were subgroups, including Madurando Elegante will live on in the lives of those it touched. The Pineda explained that, for her, Amigas Lati- queer community. We held a series of success- for older women; the youth group Amiguitas; official closing of the organization is adminis- nas was the place where she transformed from ful platicas to train women on ways to deal and Entre Familia for families that were cre- trative; the legacy of Amigas Latins lives on. a shy and quiet person to an advocate for the with these issues in a productive way within ated to meet the needs of the different de- The timing and way in which Amigas Latinas is LGBTQ community as well as the underserved their own community. That was cool because mographics within Amigas Latinas. When they folding are graceful and respectful. You rarely youth, young adults and undocumented indi- it involved Latinas who were members of the got together, intergenerational connections see this happen in this way.” viduals that she sees at work. organization as well as queer friendly women occurred.” Lourdes Torres—professor of Latin American “It was hard for me to hear that Amigas might who worked on issues surrounding domestic vi- “I’m sad that it’s ending but I’m grateful for need to fold but I did have the privilege, along the experience I got when I was a member of with other members of Amigas, of making this the leadership of the organization because it hard decision,” said Pineda, “I thank Alma for introduced me to Chicago politics in a new way, all her hard work and taking on this final task helped me develop new skills in terms of orga- as president. I think it’s time for others to nizing and speaking to the media as well as come up with something new. Amigas Latinas running meetings and doing all kinds of things did a lot but there are many lessons that can that I hadn’t done politically,” said Torres. “It be learned. I support the fact that Amigas La- was a great space for creating leaders and I’m tinas’ history will be archived for others to see, grateful for that in my life and also for the examine and learn from.” other women of Amigas who’ve become leaders “It’s with a very heavy heart that I/we say in their fields.” ‘adios’ to one the most honored and respect- Alma Izquierdo—head of the makeup depart- ed organizations of our Latina/o and LGBTQ ment on NBC’s Chicago PD and Amigas Latinas’ family and community,” said Julio Rodriguez, final board president—first got involved with president of the board of directors of the As- Amigas Latinas by attending and promoting its sociation for Latinos/as Motivating Action. “As events in the late 1990s. In 2010, she became leaders of a critical organization, the women a board member when the late Christina San- of Amigas Latinas were sisters and mentors tiago and Rosa Yadira Ortiz, who was then the and they gave a voice and spirit to the Latina board president, asked her to be on the board. movement in Chicago. Two years later, she became the board presi- “Unfortunately, the departure of Amigas La- dent. tinas from the Latino and LGBTQ movement is “I will always remember the Siempre Latina another example of the lack of resources and galas that I helped organize,” said Izquierdo. supports for grassroots advocacy and organiz- “It was a beautiful thing to see everyone there ing by both the public and private sectors. supporting Amigas Latinas. Also, the last event Finally, we can never forget the amazing con- that I put together [was] at the Center on Hal- tributions and accomplishments that Amigas sted, with the comedian Sandra Valls and C.C. Latinas gave to our movement and our collec- Carter as the emcee. It was a packed house and tive families. It is now up to the rest of us to everyone had a great time.” carry on the legacy. Adios, mis amigas!” As for the decision to dissolve the organiza- “The loss of Amigas Latinas leaves a big hole tion, Izquierdo said that, organically, it wasn’t in the LGBTQ social justice movement, espe- moving in the same direction as the Latina LG- cially in this moment where organizations that BTQ community as a whole was. Over time, she primarily serve queer and trans people of color added, it was difficult to find people who were are closing across the country,” said Kim Hunt, able to put in the time, effort and energy that executive director of Affinity Community Ser- it takes to run an organization like Amigas La- vices. “Affinity honors the work and the history tinas. Izquierdo noted that it took her about a of Amigas Latinas and will always consider its year and a half to come to this decision. She leaders and constituents to be sisters in the added that she also met with a number of other struggle.” leaders in the community for guidance as well Amigas Latinas’ last event, “Siempre La- as with Cardona, Noriega and a few of the other tina Celebrando 20 Años,” will take place founders prior to making this decision. Friday, July 10, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at Michelle’s “Since this announcement I’ve had people Ballroom, 2800 W. Belmont Ave. approach me and tell me that they want to See www.facebook.com/amigas. start something new and I think that’s wonder- latinas.16?fref=ts for more information. ful,” said Izquierdo. “I’m hoping that this situ- WINDY CITY TIMES July 8, 2015 7

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Navy, Marines make pro-trans move The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have ele- vated the level of the commander able to de- cide whether an active-duty service member should be discharged for being transgender, Advocate.com reported. The move follows similar developments in the Army and Air Force. Photo by Hal Baim This change, which is effective immedi- ately, does not quash the military’s long- standing ban on open military service by transgender U.S. residents. However, it does City salutes LGBT veterans decrease the likelihood that service members The annual “City of Chicago Salutes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Veterans” was held June in each of these branches will be discharged 30 at Daley Plaza. Evette Cardona (left) and Mona Noriega solely for being transgender. Jim Darby, founder of the Chicago chapter of the American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER), now at Latinos Progressando’s Tomorrow’s In a statement, American Military Partner VP/secretary, acted as emcee. Heroes Today event. Association President Ashley Broadway-Mack A mayoral proclamation honoring the veterans was read by Mona Noriega, Commissioner City of Facebook photo said, “While this is welcome news and an im- Chicago Commission on Human Relations and the National Anthem was performed by Dean Ogren, portant step in the right direction, it does Show Director International Mr. Leather. The invocation was by Rabbi Cindy Enger of Congregation Cardona, Noriega not change the ultimate risk of being fired Or Chadash. that transgender troops continue to face The speaker for the salute was Stanley Jenczyk, who, over a four-year period, spearheaded the ap- honored at event simply for being open and honest about who proval and dedication of the first federally approved monument honoring LGBT veterans, dedicated The Chicago-based organization Latinos they are. on Memorial Day 2015 and now standing in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Progresando recently held its Tomorrow’s He- “We need the Department of Defense to “The steps to this monument were very difficult for our entire organization,” said Jenczyk, “but roes Today event at Loft on Lake. expeditiously update the outdated regula- through hard work, persistence, and a never ending spirit we fulfilled the pledge to our fellow ser- Bringing together 300 diverse profession- tions that continue to threaten and harm our vicemen. I say again, as I said in the cemetery, that this pledge is in our hearts,. It is not written als, the event recognizes one individual lead- transgender service members and their fami- lot in any document, it is not shown on any computer. It is imprinted in our hearts. That is that we er and one business through the Progresando lies.” shall never forget our fallen brothers and sisters. Awards and highlights the accomplishments The original article is at https://www. “Let this monument be the first in the nation but not the last, “ he said. “Let every national cem- of that year’s Dr. Angela Perez Miller Scholar- advocate.com/transgender-military- etery in great nation have a monument to LGBT men and women who have serve this great nation ship recipients. ban/2015/07/02/navy-marines-take-step- with great honor and dignity.” Couple Evette Cardona and Mona Noriega toward-open-trans-service. The program was followed by “America, the Beautiful,” sung by AVER member travis; a wreath- laying ceremony led by AVER member Ed Wosylus and “Echo Taps,” performed by Susan Jones and Melissa Terrell of the Lakeside Pride Marching Band. Text by Jean Albright. See more photos and video online at www.windycitymediagroup.com 夀伀唀吀䠀 匀倀伀刀吀匀 一䤀䜀䠀吀 Esteem Award honoree the Rev. Jamie Frazier. Photo by Carrie Maxwell 䨀唀䰀夀 ㄀ 吀䠀 㜀㨀㌀ 倀䴀 倀刀䔀匀䔀一吀䔀䐀 䈀夀

and senior pastor); and Outstanding Service Ninth Esteem Awards (Female)—Mandy Carter (owner of Mandy Carter Consulting in Durham, North Carolina). ceremony honors Co-founder and former Ruth Ellis Center board LGBTQ, Black leaders member Dr. Kofi Adoma accepted on Carter’s By Carrie Maxwell behalf. Some of the other honorees included Artistic PrideIndex held its ninth annual Esteem Expression Based on Another Medium—Youth Awards—which honors the contributions of Empowerment Performance Project (YEPP) African-Americans and members of the LGBTQ (with Executive/Artistic Director Bonsai Ber- community in the arts, business, civil rights, mudez accepting); Outstanding Social Servic- entertainment and the media—at Boystown es/CBO—Care2Prevent at the University of Chi- spot Sidetrack on July 4. cago Medicine (Care2Prevent Prevention and The Esteem Awards is among a number of Outreach Coordinator Evany Turk accepted the events held during Chicago’s annual Black Gay award); Special Recognition Award—Chicago Pride holiday weekend. Approximately 60 peo- Black Gay Men’s Caucus; and Artistic Expres- ple attended the awards ceremony. sion—Dykes Delicious Film Series presented by Emcee Langstan Smith introduced and pre- Chicago Filmmakers and Black Kat Productions sented the awards following introductory re- (with Sharon Zurek, curator, accepting). marks by Phil Esteem, editor and founder of The event featured trailers from a number PrideIndex.com and The Esteem Awards. of Black Alphabet Film Festival entries, raffle Recipients included: Outstanding Service (Fe- drawings, and performances by YEPP and The male)—Mona Noriega (Chicago Human Rights Brian-Alwyn. Commission chairman and commissioner); See www.prideindex.com/wpcms and www. Future Leaders Award—Pastor Jamie Frazier theesteemawards.com for more information. 㠀㘀㘀⸀匀䬀夀⸀圀一䈀䄀 䌀䠀䤀䌀䄀䜀伀匀䬀夀⸀一䔀吀 (The Lighthouse Church of Chicago founder 8 July 8, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES and harms our community, particularly the Additionally the #Not1More campaign and most vulnerable including children, pregnant member groups—Familia: Trans Queer Libera- ICE announces updated women, people living with HIV and/or other tion Movement, Transgender Law Center, GetE- chronic medical conditions, people with dis- QUAL, and Southerners On New Ground have abilities, and LGBTQ immigrants.” issued the following statement in response to “After years of raising concerns about the the memorandum. guidelines regarding treatment of LGBT immigrants, especially trans- “A guidance document cannot be expected to gender women, we are happy to see ICE take change the fact that DHS and ICE have con- this step,” says Keren Zwick, managing attor- sistently failed at maintaining a minimum of trans immigrants ney for the National Immigrant Justice Centers’ safety and dignity for transgender immigrants. LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative. “But as with Transgender immigrants and other vulnerable By Carrie Maxwell medical issues they might have, hygiene and any ICE initiative, the devil is in the details. We populations, including mothers with their chil- grooming needs, housing preferences, recre- continue to have significant concerns that the dren and LGBTQ detainees, should be released The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce- ation programming options and who should implementation of this guidance will be slow, from detention. While we have an imperative ment (ICE) Office of Enforcement and Removal search them. insufficient and that it will result in centraliz- to advance short and long term protections for Operations (ERO) has announced updated While transgender detainees will be able ing transgender women in remote areas where LGBTQ people and all people in immigration guidelines concerning the care of transgender to have housing assignments based on their they cannot have meaningful access to coun- detention, our experience with guidance docu- immigrants in custody. gender identity for the first time, that doesn’t sel.” ments such as these is that their implementa- This announcement comes on the heels of a mean that some transgender detainees won’t Transgender Law Center Executive Director tion is inconsistent and with little oversight letter that was sent by 35 members of Congress still be housed based on their gender assigned Kris Hayashi said, “This guidance does not or accountability. to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at birth, be put in protective custody units or change the fundamental issue that Jenni- “In addition, this guidance still allows for Secretary Jeh Johnson calling for limits on the put in medical or administrative segregation cet Gutierrez so bravely brought to President practices that have been denounced as inhu- use of detention for LGBT immigrants. units. Obama last week: detention and deportation of mane—including administrative segregation, Currently, ICE has about 65 transgender im- “The Transgender Care Memorandum reaffirms transgender people must end.” ‘protective custody,’ and isolated pods—as ad- migrants in custody out of a total of 30,000 ICE’s commitment to provide a safe, secure, Gutierrez interrupted Obama’s annual LGBT equate forms of housing for transgender indi- undocumented immigrants in custody at 200 and respectful environment for all those in our Pride reception at the White House. An undoc- viduals. Every one of these practices has failed detention facilities across the country. custody, including those individuals who iden- umented transgender Latina immigrant, Gutier- to protect transgender immigrants, particularly The Transgender Care Memorandum, released tify as transgender,” said ICE ERO Executive As- rez was boo’d by some of the attendees for women, from rape, sexual and physical abuse June 29, is the result of a six-month ICE NGO sistant Director Thomas Homan. “We want to yelling for immigration justice issues during and dangerous living conditions in detention. Working Group examination of policies con- make sure our employees have the tools and Obama’s speech. She was escorted out by se- Lastly, it is extremely concerning that this cerning transgender detainees involving sub- resources available to learn more about how curity. guidance does not mandate that contracted ject matter experts including LGBTI experts, to interact with transgender individuals and “We are encouraged to see that ICE has for- detention facilities sign on to pre-existing pro- input from transgender individuals and visits ensure effective standards exist to house and mally recognized the special vulnerability of tections such as to the Contract Modification to a number of non-federal facilities across the care for them throughout the custody cycle.” transgender individuals in immigration deten- for Transgender Care. This will result in a con- country to observe best practices regarding In response to the memorandum, the Nation- tion centers. However, mitigating a problem tinuation of the practice of using isolation or transgender individuals in custody. The working al Center for Transgender Equality, the National and fixing it are not the same thing. The quick- inadequate GBT specific pods to detain trans- group looked at how federal and non-federal Immigrant Justice Center, United We Dream, est, the most humane, and the most cost-effec- gender women.” entities identified, classified and housed trans- Immigration Equality, and the Human Rights tive solution is to stop detaining transgender In addition to the updated guidelines, ICE gender individuals. Campaign have released a joint statement re- people in the first place,” said Aaron Morris, has also designated a new National ERO LGBTI The new guidelines include how ERO person- garding ICE’s updated guidelines. legal director of Immigration Equality. coordinator, Andrew Lorenzen-Strait. Straight nel will identify, process and look at individu- “We welcome these long-overdue develop- “Any time the government restricts a per- is also the deputy assistant director for ERO als who identify as transgender as well as the ments but insist that ICE can and must do son’s liberty, it has an absolute obligation to ICE. ICE will also be designating local LGBTI adoption of a voluntary contract modification more to protect LGBTQ immigrants. We stress keep them safe,” said Lovisa Stannow, execu- field liaisons at each of the 24 ERO field offices. that will allow for detention facilities who care that the core question here is why so many tive director of Just Detention International. The local LGBTI field liaisons will be charged for transgender individuals to look at them ho- vulnerable people are imprisoned by ICE in the “Today’s guidance moves the agency forward in with providing resources for the other ICE of- listically. This will include recording an indi- first place to await immigration court hearings. creating safer facilities that better meet the ficers at those offices. vidual’s gender identity during the data collec- Earlier this week, the secretary of DHS stated needs and dignity of transgender detainees. See http://www.ice.gov/sites/default/files/ tion stage, officer training and tools regarding that the detention of women and children who However, this initial step must be supported by documents/Document/2015/TransgenderCare- identifying an individual’s gender identity as are seeking asylum was an inappropriate use aggressive implementation and the guidance Memorandum.pdf for more information. well as updated housing placement options. of agency resources; for LGBTQ individuals, the should be reviewed every six months to add As far as placement in the facilities, ICE same logic applies. additional protections when possible.” ERO Transgender Care Classification Committee “This community is at the highest risk of (TCCC) members will be looking at each indi- rape and assault, and for most there is no vidual on a case-by-case basis from a safety compelling reason to justify their detention. and security perspective, medical and mental Indeed, a recent Center for American Progress Protesters arrested All-gay law firm health perspective as well as consultation with report shows that ICE routinely detains LGBTQ at White House has new attorney the detainee to determine placement. The TCCC immigrants who it knows are at great risk and On Tuesday, June 30, undocumented trans Prather Ebner LLP—a Chicago law firm in question guide will include asking the detainee should not be behind bars. Together with im- and queer leaders from across the country The Monadnock Building at 53 W. Jackson their preferred name and gender pronoun, any migrant and LGBTQ communities nationwide, conducted a “die-in” in Washington, D.C., at Blvd.—has added a fourth attorney. we will continue pressing DHS and ICE to move the intersection of 16th and H St. NW (at the All attorneys at the firm are gay. away from the needless, costly, and dangerous White House) to symbolize the deaths of LG- Raymond W. Prather and Daniel S. Ebner policy of mass detention.” BTQ immigrants in detention as well as those founded Prather Ebner in 2010. Landon Per- “ICE’s guidelines finally acknowledges what LGBTQ immigrants who have been deported kinson joined the Prather Ebner team in 2012 we’ve known for a long time: transgender peo- back to their death, according to a press re- to further broaden the practice to include in- ple cannot be held safely in detention,” said lease from United We Dream. ternational estate and tax issues. (The firm Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, racial and economic The Washington Blade reported that six had previously specialized in trust and estate justice initiative policy advisor at the National people were arrested at the event, called administrations as well as estate litigation Center for Transgender Equality. “Though the Operation “Break the Cage.” They had been matters.) guidance represents a significant improve- positioned at or near the White House for Thomas M. Schroeder will join the firm as ment in how transgender immigration detain- two hours before being arrested. of July 1. Schroeder has been involved with ees will be treated, ICE’s record on implement- Officers took Felipe Sousa-Rodriguez, various organizations in the LGBT communi- ing guidance such as this is mixed. To really Brooke Cerda-Guzman, Joselyn Mendoza, ty, including serving on the board of gover- end the suffering transgender detainees face, Richard Masson, Dagoberto Bailon and Da- nors of the Human Rights Campaign and the the Obama Administration must release trans- mian Lima into custody after they refused to advisory board of the ACLU’s Roger Baldwin gender detainees for whom being in detention leave the intersection of 16th and H Streets Foundation. makes them a target of sexual assault and vio- in front of Lafayette Park. Nine others staged Visit PratherEbner.com. lence.” the “die-in.” “The LGBTQ undocumented community has United We Dream is the largest immigrant stood up to end the detention of their com- youth-led organization in the nation. It is Chicagoans among munity by ICE,” said Carlos Padilla, coordinator a nonpartisan network of 55 affiliate orga- for the Queer Undocumented Immigrant Pro- nizations in 26 states. United We Dream or- top 40 LGBT lawyers gram, a project of United We Dream. “As nu- The National LGBT Bar Association has ganized the protest, along with Casa Ruby, released its 2015 “Best Under 40” list, rec- merous examples this year have shown, LGBTQ GetEQUAL and Make the Road New York. immigrants are affected at much higher levels ognizing the country’s most accomplished The Blade article is at http://www.wash- young LGBT legal professionals. by abuse, including sexual assault and rape ingtonblade.com/2015/06/30/six-arrested- while being detained. In particular, transgen- Among those named from local firms are during-protest-against-detention-of-lgbt- Mario Sullivan, a partner at Johnson and Sul- der women housed in men’s detention facili- immigrants/. ties have encountered horrific attacks and are livan, Ltd.; and Sarah Baker, an associate at at grave risk for physical violence and sexual Quarles & Brady LLP. assault. Detention is bad for everyone. United The awards will be presented during the We Dream is committed to ending the enforce- organization’s Lavender Law® Conference & ment and detention system that criminalizes Career Fair in Chicago on Aug. 6. WINDY CITY TIMES July 8, 2015 9 10 July 8, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES cago posted. “’Savages’? What the hell? That is disgusting. Officials: Post-parade Please get rid of that name and pick something more respectful of indigenous people,” Tiefer Alt said. celebrations still need work “Are you kidding me? This is beyond racist. It By Matt Simonette is disgusting,” Mischa Misschief of Albuquer- que posted. Lake View business owners, community mem- Anthony DiFiore of Neverland told Windy bers and police officials said they were largely City Times that Neverland is “extremely dis- pleased with security measures implemented appointed” with the negative reaction to the during the 46th annual Pride parade on June party’s name. “More importantly, we are deeply 29, but all acknowledged more work remains saddened our decision has offended so many in order to make the after-parade celebrations Tom Walsh and Jason Clark of CPD and Ald. people. Please know that was never our in- more orderly. Tom Tunney. tent,” he said. At a July 1 Town Hall Police District CAPS Photo by Matt Simonette “Our mistake was not recognizing the name meeting, police officials and Ald. Tom Tunney could cause offense. For that, we apologize with full police details deployed, the district (44th Ward) had few answers about the Pride to you, our fans, and our sponsors. Today, our was adequately staffed. parade’s future, and said no talks had yet been team will be reworking the name of the Nev- CPD Sergeant Jason Clark said, “You can give held yet about whether events at the 2015 erland Market Days party. We appreciate your me a million police officers, and we always parade warranted its moving in 2016. CPD re- understanding and continued support.” want more. It’s a tough day; it really is. When ported 52 arrests in conjunction with the pa- Neverland produced a pool party and two you’ve got a bunch of people drinking in one rade and said at the meeting that the number late-night parties during Pride weekend, and area, it’s really hard.” of alcohol-related citations had not yet been each was well attended by the LGBT communi- One audience member said that, the night tabulated. Neverland to change ty, including one at Metro Chicago—where the before the parade, she was nearly attacked and “I think [police] did a tremendous job,” Side- Market Days weekend event is scheduled to be. that she made a point of leaving the area while party’s theme track General Manager Brad Balof said, adding “Neverland is about art, costumes and high the event was underway. “If you think that was that he only knew of two significant parade after uproar production,” DiFiore said. “We’ve wanted to do an improvement, you guys are crazy,” she said. disruptions, caused by protesters and an errant By Ross Forman a tribal theme for a long time, because the mu- Northalsted Business Alliance Executive Di- motorist. “I expected things to be through the sic at Neverland parties is tribal house (house rector Christopher Barrett Politan said that new roof … The police were amazing, clearing the After an online uproar over the name of an music with drums), and our team has wanted barriers helped keep the crowd dispersed; Tun- crowds out in a peaceful way. For that many upcoming Market Days weekend party, event to recreate beautiful tribal headdresses out of ney concurred. people, there were very few serious problems.” organizers quickly acknowledged the mistake, respect and celebration of past cultures. “The barricades worked on Belmont,” Tunney Many other audience members agreed with apologized and immediately announced it “The Neverland team is composed of differ- said. “I think it was an orderly group … This Balof. But many in attendance also said that would be changing the name of the party on ent races and cultures. The model in the event was the best that I’ve seen Belmont. It [gave] crowds were out of hand in the celebrations Friday, Aug. 7, to “Origins.” poster is one of the Neverland co-owners, Mar- a sense that the police were in control.” following the parade. Neverland Productions, which ran three well- tin Luna, who is a Mexican from Campeche—in City officials estimated that 1 million specta- “What I saw on Halsted was nothing short attended events/parties over Pride weekend the region where the Mayans once lived. Our tors were out for the parade. Following reports of riot conditions,” said one audience member. in Chicago, announced its Market Days party goal at Neverland is simply to create a fun of mayhem after the 2014 parade, residents One of the largest challenges facing police theme would be “Savages”—and the initial ad dance party with excellent music and produc- and officials raised the prospect of moving the during the evening hours was keeping crowds to promote the event featured a man wearing tion. We choose themes that challenge our event downtown. This year’s heightened secu- along Halsted Street moving, and dispersing face paint and a Native American headdress. team to create something visually magnificent. rity measures, including alcohol checkpoints groups causing noise disturbances. They asked Facebook responses immediately blasted the The name ‘Savages’ was selected to best de- and extra security officers, were implemented some businesses to keep their windows shut, party’s name. fine the kind of fierce production we intend on in an effort to determine whether Lake View and asked some others to briefly shut down al- “This is incredibly racist,” Erin Rusmi of Chi- creating.” and Uptown can still sustain the safety and together. Audiences questioned whether, even maintenance requirements for the event. OBITUARIES Because of his addictions to drugs and sex he became HIV-positive in the early 1980s Roger Goodman and was diagnosed with AIDS in 1995, at Roger Goodman, M.Mus., M.Div., died June which time he came near to death during a 19. He was 69. 10-day coma, but miraculously came back Roger was born in New York City in 1946. from death. He often said that the reason He was the son of Florence and Gerald Good- he came back was because he had impor- man. Roger attended Oberlin College and tant transformational work to do with queer Trinity College of Music in London for his people everywhere. Part of this transforma- undergraduate degree (B.Mus) and attend- tion work was performing benefit concerts ed Northwestern University for his M.Mus. for various AIDS service organizations in Chi- He earned the M.Div., specializing in queer cago: the AIDS Pastoral Care Network, The theology of the body, at Chicago Theologi- AIDS Alternative Health Project, Open Hand cal Seminary; and was trained in spiritual and GroceryLand Free Pantry. Thoughts of a Adult Tennis Lessons direction by a Benedictine abbot at Seabury- Tribal Elder is a major part of that great work, Western Theological Seminary in the 1980s. as was his performing and teaching during for Beginner through He was active during the civil-rights move- which time he touched the lives of countless Advanced Intermediate Players ment and protests over the Vietnam War in thousands of people. the 1960s. Yet, he slowly grew away from From 1987 through 2010, Roger was in a these movements because of the heterosex- thriving private practice as a spiritual direc- ism politic. He was also a veteran of the tor doing chaplaincy work in the death rooms Stonewall Rebellion, the watershed event for in two hospitals in Chicago with his queer 4 Lessons Starting at $105 the contemporary LGBTQ movement in June, brothers dying during the AIDS genocide in Begins August 3 1969. the 1980s and ‘90s. Roger lived with a num- Roger was also an international concert ber of HIV-related illnesses, two of them be- harpsichordist, teacher and recording artist ing terminal. who performed in such venues as Alice Tully He lived in Chicago where he is survived Hall in Lincoln Center in NYC;, Carnegie Re- by his beloved partner, Jerry Scholle; his Learn to play tennis in 4 weeks while cital Hall in NYC; the Wigmore Hall in Lon- much-loved brother, Len (Susan) of Santa Fe, enjoying full club access at Midtown. don; the Ordway Center for the Performing New Mexico; and his two nephews, Joshua Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota; and Orchestra and Eli, and their families. Roger will be Hall in Chicago as well as four appearances greatly missed by countless thousands of For more information and to register, on the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert people, both gay and straight, whose lives call Midtown Athletic Club at 773.235.2300 Series broadcast live over WFMT-Chicago. He he touched with a profound grace, especially or visit midtown.com/chicago. retired from music in 2010 after 40 years of his CMA family of recovering addicts: Matt K., devoted and dedicated work. Will B., Rudy M., Gregg G., John L., Todd B., Upon his retirement, he began the comple- Daniel R. and Christopher M. tion of his published book Thoughts of a A memorial service will be held for Good- Tribal Elder: One Queerman’s Journey from man on Sunday, July 6, at 2 p.m. at Leather the Ashes Risen. a book of essays on top- Archives & Museum, 6418 N. Greenview. His ics such as politics, spirituality, mysticism, ashes will be interred privately in the Crema- mythology, the arts, coming out, the politics 2020 W. Fullerton Ave Chicago tion Garden within Chicago’s Rosehill Ceme- and spirituality of HIV/AIDS, and his own tery. No flowers please, but donations should journey of recovery from addiction as well as be given to AIDS Foundation of Chicago at his poetry. http://www.aidschicago.org/page/donate. WINDY CITY TIMES July 8, 2015 11 “The world’s most publicly out soccer team LGBT, especially athletes,” said Eric Leushen, a was USA’s pride and joy,” Rutka said. “This former college football player who lives in Chi- Women’s World Cup win World Cup powerhouse not only shows us a cago. “Having the most publicly out team be compelling journey to success, but continues crowned the best in the world sends a powerful to be a blooming beacon of light to soccer fans message that you can be LGBT, honest about shines into LGBT community and all LGBT players worldwide. Soccer contin- your sexuality and gender identity, and still By Ross Forman ues to be the leader in unity, inclusion, and compete and win at the highest level of sports. respect and CMSA strongly aligns with these Coach Jillian Ellis and players such as Abby The United States won its third Women’s World same values; we couldn’t be more proud of Wambach and Megan Rapinoe will forever be Cup on July 5, dominating Japan 5-2 in the these women.” remembered as heroes within the LGBT Sports championship game, played in front of 53,341 Cyd Zeigler of Outsports.com said, “We keep Movement.” fans in Vancouver—setting off joyful reactions being told that by coming out an athlete risks CMSA president Michael Erwin added, “It was from the White House, to a viewing party in ‘distracting’ her team. To see the U.S. women’s great to see the excitement and interest among Lincoln Park, to the predominantly gay Lake national team win the World Cup with an out CMSA members and Chicago in general around View neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side, coach and several out players is such a power- the Women’s World Cup. Soccer is one of the where many red, white and blue-wearing fans ful testament to the fortitude that coming out most, if not the, most popular sport in the packed DS Tequila Company for the late after- builds in an athlete.” world and I encourage everyone to come out noon excitement. Chicago-based sportswriter Christina Kahrl and play with CMSA. This year, U.S. Women’s The U.S. was out for revenge against Japan added, “I don’t think there could be a better Soccer was a mix of very talented young and after a devastating loss in 2011, and they possible message about the ultimate irrel- older players that came together to not only struck early and often. Carli Lloyd opened the evance of sexuality when it comes to anyone’s form a very solid team, but also showed a high scoring in the third minute and added another ability to compete and win at the highest lev- level of class and sportsmanship that we all tally two minutes later. The U.S. sensation els of sports than this team delivering in this should strive to imitate in the sports we play.” completed her hat trick in the 16th minute— way with these awesome women.” The Chicago Red Stars will be honoring all the fastest three goals for a single player in John Dalton of Chicago spot DS Tequila Com- eight of their World Cup participants, including any World Cup game. Lloyd was ultimately vot- pany reported a “great turnout” for the game, their U.S. quartet—Julie Johnston, Christen ed the Golden Ball as player of the tournament. including one fan with an American flag shaved Press, Lori Chalupny and Shannon Boxx—in the “The enthusiasm behind the women’s road to into her head. There were red, white and blue club’s official “Welcome Back Game” against the World Cup was stronger than I’ve ever seen pomp oms on every table at the bar-restaurant. Boston Breakers on July 18. Single-game and before,” said John Rutka, soccer commissioner DS also had red, white and blue shots. season tickets for the 2015 Red Stars campaign for the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Associa- “The United States Women’s National Team may be purchased by calling 773-698-6001 or tion (CMSA). winning the World Cup is not only huge for our by visiting www.chicagoredstars.com. “The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team [showed] country and for women’s sports, but also for all their impeccable athleticism, teamwork and U.S. women’s national team player Abby drive. [They] are more than champions; [they] Wambach. are role-models for ALL athletes. Thank you for Photo from Mark Novak/WNY Flash Legacy Project by Pepe-Julian Onziema. Onziema will reflect proving gender is not the defining characteris- on the life of slain Ugandan activist David Kato, recount the ongoing human rights cri- tic of an inspiring performance,” said Sami Gri- event for the LGBT community. There were events July 11-12 sis in Uganda, and chair a panel discussion safe, the former standout quarterback for the at least 17 out women—15 players and two On Saturday, July 11, at 1-3 p.m., The exploring the terrible situation there since Chicago Force women’s tackle football team. coaches. And the U.S. was certainly LGBT Legacy Project will host a rooftop reception/ the re-introduction of the “Anti-Homosexu- President Obama, via Twitter, said, “What a proud. The out U.S. contingent includes coach fundraiser at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St. ality Act.” win for Team USA! Great game @CarliLloyd! Jillian Ellis, Ali Krieger, Megan Rapinoe and The following day, there will be a special View “Legacy Project 5th Anniversary Sea- Your country is so proud of all of you. Come vis- Abby Wambach—and Wambach hugged her program at 2-5 p.m., at the Center on Halst- son Kick-Off” on Facebook, or visit Legacy- wife, Sarah Huffman, minutes after the game ed, 3656 N. Halsted St., featuring an address it the White House with the World Cup soon.” ProjectChicago.org. This year’s World Cup was certainly a proud ended, a scene shown on the ESPN telecast. 12 July 8, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES viewpoints hadn’t been for my parents being shocked and I’m sure their Jesus Christ would approve. The upset by it. I didn’t realize the implications of four dissenters are not worthy of my comments. WINDY what I was hearing, but I do remember a pall My thoughts now turn to the thousands of of sadness descending upon the house. LGBTs and our friends who made this happen The Stonewall Riots, another momentous his- and to those who have passed away before we CITY St. Sukie torical event, was barely reported in any news- arrived at this day, from Henry Gerber to Wil- DE LA CROIX papers anywhere, but much later in life I dis- liam B. Kelley, from Pearl Hart to Vernita Gray. covered where I was on June 28, 1969, when Each and every one of us contributed to this TIMES SENIOR MOMENTS the uprising occurred. I was at the Bath Festi- special day. For is it not written in the Babble, val of Blues on the Recreation Ground listening the Book of Lady Gaga 6:9: VOL. 30, No. 41, July 8, 2015 The combined forces of Windy City Times, Blessed are to Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall, Ten Years After, “Blessed are those who came out of the clos- founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, Led Zeppelin, the Nice and other musical giants et to their family and friends, for they shall founded May 1987. the fairies... of the 1960s. I had long hair and velvet flared be rewarded with joy and happiness; Blessed pants, and I was high on LSD. The past is so are those young LGBTs who stood up in the PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR Assuming you’re old enough, can you remember embarrassing. classroom and said, ‘I Am What I Am,’ for they Tracy Baim where you were when President John F. Ken- As I write this in my office in Cathedral City, have created a new world for themselves to nedy was assassinated? I can. I was 12 years California, I’m glowing, as I’ve just heard that live in; Blessed are the gays and street people ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky old, living in Bath, England, in a working-class “gay marriage” has been abolished and re- who threw rocks at the ‘PIGS’ at Stonewall, for MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis pre-fabricated house built by German prisoners placed by boring old everyday “marriage.” As they have earned a place in our hearts forever; BUSINESS MANAGER Ripley Caine DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright of World War II. It was the day before the first I jokingly noted on Facebook, “Now I can di- Blessed is the man who walked into his place ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson episode of Doctor Who, another momentous vorce my husband in all 50 states. Yay!” of employment, swinging a purse and saying SENIOR REPORTER Matt Simonette event—albeit in a different league. I waited to write this Senior Moment until ‘This is how it’s going to be from now on,’ for Senior Account Executives Terri Klinsky, Kirk While the black-and-white TV flickered in the SCOTUS decision was handed down. I want- he shall be fabulous; Blessed are those lesbi- Williamson, Amy Matheny, Chris Cheuvront, Rafael Alanis the corner of a sparsely furnished mid-century ed to capture my thoughts at this historical ans who took an axe and smashed down the NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 modern room, I was sitting behind a sofa read- moment. What I feel is not joy or elation, but barriers between us and them; and Blessed are SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Tony Peregrin, Lisa ing a book; it could have been Robert Louis an overwhelming sense of relief, as if a weight those who went to their first gay bar and woke Keen, Yasmin Nair Stevenson’s Treasure Island, Alexandre Dumas’ has been lifted. This was heavy for us to carry up the next morning in bed with a stranger.” THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight Jr. The Three Musketeers, Arthur Ransome’s Swal- all these years. I’m glad the majority of the You have all contributed to this glorious day. SPORTS WRITER Ross Forman lows and Amazons, or some other swashbuck- Supremes remembered they’re not deities in And to all those who threw a tantrum of epic ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ling adventure. For a limp-wristed nelly boy, I black frocks, but human, and humane, beings. proportions, you need to stop stamping your Mary Shen Barnidge, Lawrence Ferber, Mel Ferrand, was quite butch in my book choices. Of course, Often, when wearing the drag of the authori- feet, threatening to divorce your spouse and Jerry Nunn, Jonathan Abarbanel COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Jorjet Harper, there’s nothing butch about reading books. ties, individuals forget their humanity and act set yourself on fire. It’s petulant, it’s childish Charlsie Dewey, Carrie Maxwell, Billy Masters, Sarah The news of Kennedy’s assassination was like bullies, e.g., certain police officers. It’s a and it’s embarrassing to watch. Toce, Dana Rudolph, Melissa Wasserman, Joe Franco, broadcast in an emotionless British BBC voice, strange thing for an atheist to say, but what Nick Patricca, Liz Baudler, Rex Wockner, Marie J. and I probably wouldn’t have noticed if it the Supremes did was the Christian thing to do. Kuda, Angelique Smith, Meghan Streit SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Mel Ferrand, Hal Baim, Tim Carroll, Ed Negron

positive by the age of 40. In addition, a recent CIRCULATION study suggests that 66.7 percent of Blacks be- CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright tween the ages of 18 and 65 years old have Letters DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, Sue never been tested for HIV. A shot in the arm and Victor WEB HOSTING: LoveYourWebsite.com (lead What does all this tell us? It’s an alarming programmer: Martie Marro) Ramon signal that there are troubling racial disparities This year we have an opportunity to help within our domestic HIV epidemic. The say- our neighbor. Recently, the Chicago De- Copyright 2015 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media GARDENHIRE Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back ing “when white America catches a cold, black partment of Public Health (CDPH) has issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). America gets the pneumonia” has never rung warned our community about a meningitis Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and Partisan gridlock more true than right now, as it relates to HIV outbreak. This outbreak only appears to be no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. infections. surfacing in Chicago. All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned is killing my people This is further compounded by the fact that CDPH has made available a meningitis for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing Rauner proposed a 25-percent ($6 million dol- shot to fight off infection. I was glad to and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, Do gay Black lives matter to Illinois’ legislators cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own lars) cut to HIV/AIDS programs and services as see that Ald. Tom Tunney stepped out front and governor? and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City well as a 66-percent ($1 million) reduction in on this by his public example of getting Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of On May 31, the Illinois General Assembly and a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy the African-American AIDS Response Act Fund the shot. Gov. Bruce Rauner adjourned without enacting City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the (AAARAF) in his budget. To add salt to the Let me be very clear: This outbreak is sexual orientation of such person or organization. While a state budget. They are at a stalemate over wound, an administrative error made last fiscal spread casually, and there is no need for we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make funding levels for state programs—many of this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept year caused $1.5 million that was appropriated sexual contact. Any action that puts one which directly impact the lives of the thou- responsibility for advertising claims. to the AAARAF to never be delivered, resulting in contact with another’s saliva—through (773) 871-7610 FAX (773) 871-7609 sands of gay Black men in Illinois—and items in 14 service organizations granted the funds kissing, sharing cigarettes or drinks, or e-mail: [email protected] or on Rauner’s so-called “turnaround agenda.” not being able to do critical prevention and sneezing—can put one at risk of getting [email protected] You are probably saying to yourself, “How is treatment work in the Black community. meningitis. this different than previous years? Politicians www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com With the General Assembly at a standstill and The CDPH has responded to this outbreak always make campaign promises and turn their podcast: WindyCityQueercast.com engaging in a political stag fight, precious, in a very responsible way, and I applaud its back on them once in office.” Time has never life-saving HIV funding hangs in the peril. If efforts. That is why I am calling on all gay- WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP, been on the side of those fighting against HIV; no action is taken soon, more HIV infections bar owners to alert their patrons to this 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL, 60640 U.S.A however, this time, inaction is killing my com- (MAILING ADDRESS ONLY) will continue to happen in the Black communi- risk factor. munity! ty and, in particular, the Black gay community. Likewise, I am calling on Catholic church- Windy City Times Deadline every Wednesday. I serve as the vice president of policy and This inaction stops us from putting scarce HIV es in the Boystown area and all the parish- Nightspots Deadline Wednesday prior to street date. advocacy for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago prevention dollars in communities where they es to begin a moratorium on communion. OUT! Resource Guide ONLINE (AFC) so that I can engage in the fight to stop www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com are most needed. The wine cup could be a way to spread the the tide of rising HIV infections in my com- www.WindyCityQueercast.com I urge Rauner and General Assembly to get virus farther. munity. Put bluntly, the Black community in a handle on this situation, work to finalize I am also calling on Dignity/Chicago as Illinois and other parts of the United States “Windy City Media Group generated enormous a budget that doesn’t harm HIV services and well as the Chicago Lesbian and Gay Arch- interest among their readers in this year’s LGBT is being ravaged by HIV and AIDS. Let these come to a consensus on items that protect diocesan Outreach ministry to join in this Consumer Index Survey. Out of approximately 100 numbers soak in for a moment: print and online media partners who participated working families and essential state services effort. There are nearly 43,500 people living with in the survey, Windy City was the best performing and programs. It is not my intention to interfere with HIV in Illinois, and each year there are approxi- regional media in the U.S. Only survey partners The governor and General Assembly have the Coalition of Welcoming Churches, but I with a nationwide footprint were able to generate mately 1,800 new HIV infections in our state. many revenue options available to them that think it prudent if they also have a mora- a greater number of responses.” ­­—David Marshall, Fifty percent of those infections are in the Research Director, Community Marketing, Inc. will produce a responsible state budget. They torium on the Communion Cup. Black community. both have revenue options available to them I got the shot after Tunney’s lead. According to the Illinois Department of Pub- that will produce a responsible state budget lic Health, nearly 40 percent of new HIV cases with adequate revenue to avoid cuts and make Joe Murray are among young people aged 20-29. wise investments for the future. Chicago FOUNDING MEMBER Most alarmingly, HIV rates are highest among It’s time that our leaders demonstrate that young gay and bisexual Black men. A recent gay Black lives matter! report highlights that a young Black gay man becoming sexually active today at the age of 18 has about a 60-percent chance of being HIV

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DANCIN’ FEATS headliners: interdisciplinary film, photogra- Department of Cultural Affairs and Special phy, and performance artist Oli Rodriguez; Events (DCASE). Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. poet Amir Rabiyah; and multimedia artist/ Tickets are $15, available at the door. The activist Joan Giroux, in addition to Sky Cuba- Storefront Theater is an ADA-accessible A closer look at bub, Scott Artley, Ireashia Monet, Allie Shyer space. and Donnell Williams (a dancer and long-time Also by JRV Majesty: Varisco is helping pro- teaching artist with the Barrel of Monkeys). duce the exceedingly popular Fly Honey Show, ‘Queer, Ill & Okay’ Varisco envisions growth for series like Queer, an annual modern burlesque extravaganza/ Ill, & Okay, and recognizes the challenge of di- benefit for the Inconvenience Aug. 13-29 at versifying his audiences to include individuals the Chopin Theatre. Also, through a partner- by Lauren Warnecke makes his living providing multiple platforms from outside the communities he serves, he ship with High Concept Laboratories at Mana for the exploration, expression and promotion said. Varisco is passionate about finding a way Contemporary Chicago in Pilsen, Varisco is also Look up the definition of self-made man, and of conversation and collaboration surrounding to make these conversations happen. developing a brand-new initiative called the you’re likely to see a picture of Joseph Varisco. topics such as gender, politics, sexuality and Varisco said he imagines regional workshops, Chicago Queer Arts Mentorship Program (CQA- While working toward a career in social ser- disability. collaborations and partnerships in neighboring MP). Modeled after similar programs in New vices and volunteering at Howard Brown Health In its third season, Queer, Ill, & Okay is a communities that open lines of communication York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, CQAMP Center, Varisco began to interact with various performance series that features the narratives as well as allow for transparency and vulner- pairs 10 emerging artists with a mentor, plus performance scenes in Chicago and fell in love, of queer artists and their relationships with ability between people who don’t think they a stipend and access to rehearsal/exhibition so to speak. “I became enamored with wanting various forms of chronic illness. The series be- have anything in common. space, as well as administrative and production to know these people,” he said in an interview gan as a response to Varisco’s diagnosis as HIV- JRV Majesty Productions presents the support. Look for the full kickoff about CQAMP with Windy City Times. positive, and has evolved to incorporate stories third annual Queer, Ill, & Okay July 24-25 in Fall 2016. Read more about Varisco’s recent What started as a few gigs here and there— from individuals coping with a wide range of at the Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph production, POST-Q , in the Dancin’ Feats col- providing documentation support for various mental and chronic illnesses. St., in partnership with the City of Chicago’s umn from May. projects and developing professional partner- This year, the performance will feature three ships with Chicago IRL and Jane Beachy’s Sa- lonathon—has today turned into a full-scale production company called JRV Majesty Pro- ductions. Under this guise, Varisco has pro- duced a number of literary collections, oral- history projects, educational workshops and live performance series, including his current posts as resident curator of Poonie’s Cabaret, co-curator of Salonathon and producer of POST- Q and Queer, Ill, & Okay, opening its third season July 24 at the Storefront Theater. If anything seems to unite Varisco’s many projects, it is a tireless commitment to pro- viding queer, gender non-conforming and oth- erwise underrepresented artists with resources and opportunities to show their work. In the process of building his company over the past three and a half years, Varisco has worked ran- dom jobs to support himself, including any- thing from “data-entry crap,” as he called it, to grant writing, to most recently becoming development director to The Inconvenience—a multidisciplinary performance cooperative. Varisco sometimes escapes notice in the dance community because the focus of his projects is not purely dance. However, dancers are increasingly collaborating with theater and performance artists, spoken-word performers and musicians/sound artists, and the need and desire for a diverse range of voices from within the queer and gender non-conforming com- munities is putting Varisco on the map across disciplines. “The word queer is sometimes associated with privilege or holds specific connotations,” he said, and desires a broader definition of “queer” then the one generally accepted and demonstrated by mainstream media sources. In creating multidisciplinary performance oppor- tunities for any and all queer people, Varisco 14 July 8, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES THEATER REVIEW torical events providing Sherman his premise, but the author’s wholesale co-opting of facts Bent to bolster his own reductive analogies tends to Playwright: Martin Sherman distance audiences, diminishing the empathy At: The Other Theatre Company of their responses. Director Keira Fromm wise- at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway ly takes advantage of the intimate Strawdog Tickets: 773-528-9696; space, though, amplifying well-worn Weimar- www.theothertheatrecompany.com; $25 Republic stereotypes through highlighting of Runs through: July 26 small narrative details—for example, the strat- agems by which German citizens of marginal BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE status postponed their doom a little longer. In doing so, Fromm and her cast lend a semblance The dramatic dynamic in run-of-the-mill prison of depth to their characters’ environment, as- plays focuses on the ability—or inability—of sisted by fight designer Barbara Charlene, who the inmates to forge a unity sufficient to sur- keeps the potentially cartoonish jackboot an- vive their ordeal. The dynamic in Holocaust tics perfunctory. Indeed, every member of The plays is shaped by documentation of Jewish Other Theatre Company shows evidence of go- persecution under the Third Reich, though its ing the extra mile to elevate their material. conventions may be applied to victims of any Their efforts cannot wholly disguise the pur- political oppression. The dynamic in gay prison pose of Sherman’s propagandistic exposition as or Holocaust plays, by contrast, is most fre- an excuse to conduct an existential dialogue quently rooted in romantic sensibilities man- on the difficulties of identity, commitment and dating erotic attraction leading to martyrdom. Nik Kourtis and Alex Weisman in Bent. loving under duress (an exercise bearing more In 1979, British playwright Martin Sherman Photo by Carin Silkaitis than passing resemblance to an R-rated Wait- incorporated motifs from all of these genres ing For Godot). Nik Kourtis and Alex Weisman in service of his diatribe on social prejudice Max, who is arrested along with his gentle con- he becomes increasingly preoccupied with out- gamely flex their actorly muscles, embracing toward men who love men. Instead of the sort and sent to Dachau. En route, the guards and-proud fellow internee Horst. Before long, every opportunity for subtextual grace notes usual family opposition, patriotic loyalties or force Max to bludgeon his boyfriend to death the two find themselves sharing a conscious- to ensure that the spiritual growth of their re- crossed stars, however, the would-be lovers, in and perform sex on a female corpse, atrocities ness-raising relationship that will seal both spective personae achieves a level of engage- this case, are obstructed by the Nazi Party’s gaining their reluctant perpetrator a measure their fates. ment enabling us to overlook the inconsisten- attempts in 1934 to rid Germany of “deviants.” of leniency after arriving at the camps, where It would be unthinkable to trivialize the his- cies marring this undeniably flawed script. Our play first introduces Berlin party-boy

THEATER REVIEW girl in awe of Masha and perhaps the charac- Vanya and ter most true to Chekhov. But, really, you need Vanya and Sonia Sonia ... not know a jot about Chekhov to enjoy this Photo by play. If it has a weakness, it’s that it becomes and Masha and Spike Liz Lauren more like a sitcom as it progresses through Act Playwright: Christopher Durang II, with a happy ending that’s both predict- At: Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St. able and audience-pleasing. This is new for Du- Tickets: 312-443-3800; rang, whose earlier plays have a darker, rougher www.GoodmanTheatre.org; $25-$86 comic edge, are filled with literary satire and Runs through: July 26 chronicle the destruction of the nuclear fam- ily and/or criticize traditional religion (Durang BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL was raised Catholic). It’s kinder, gentler Durang even if the family is typically dysfunctional. The three step-siblings are petty aristocrats VSMS is a good-looking show. You’ll want with a lovely country house, some land and to move into the airy luxe country house set- enough money so they don’t have to work. ting by Charlie Corcoran, warmly lit by Robert Middle-aged, unmarried and lonely, they regret estate—with its little cherry grove—may be practices voodoo. This could only be the work Perry. Amy Clark’s costumes generally are fun, roads not taken. They are self-absorbed but sold. of absurdist writer Christopher Durang, who’s especially Spike’s—because he doesn’t wear also keenly self-aware, rueful but also comical. Theatre cognoscenti will recognize these struck gold with the most commercial success very much! The performances are past-perfect: They have too much time with little to do. They characters instantly as creations of the great of his 40-year career. Vanya and Sonia and Ma- Brooks as a bundle of neurotic insecurities, pine for the past and fear the future, especially Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov, a seminal sha and Spike (VSMS) is drop-dead funny and Fisher as her fiercely competitive sister, Butler as the money is running out and the family architect of modern theater. But this Vanya brilliantly performed by a sure-fire cast under pumping out the juju in a gaudy, funny turn (Ross Lehman), Sonia (Janet Ulrich Brooks) director Steve Scott. and Lehman whose brilliantly-understated work c and Masha (Mary Beth Fisher) are contempo- So who’s Spike? Well, Spike (Jordan Brown) is provides the bedrock for the others. Buller has CRITICS’ rary Americans in upscale Bucks County, PA an extreme variation on a Chekhov character, the least to do but is entirely engaging do- and slightly embarrassed by their Chekhovian too, transformed into a Hollywood boytoy for ing it. Finally, there’s hyper-enthused Brown as PICKS names. The happenings at the family manse are Masha, the one sibling with a career as a suc- wide-eyed, self-absorbed but totally unaware more absurd than Chekhov would allow, with cessful-but-now-aging movie star. And there’s Spike, who’s vapidity has no limits. VSMS is a City of Angels, Marriott Theatre in Lincoln- a devoted housekeeper (E. Faye Butler) who Nina (Rebecca Buller) as well, the neighbor summer show to relish. shire; through Aug. 2. Film-noir buffs won’t want to miss this smart jazzy musical comedy that pays homage to hardboiled gumshoes THEATER REVIEW 1988 Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey film with lots of gusto and a big belting voice. Yet while also spoofing the 1940s Hollywood stu- adaptation. Iris Rainer Dart has teamed with she won’t erase memories of Midler. Bashor, dio system. Director Nick Bowling does a mas- Beaches composer David Austin and playwright Thom by contrast, has it easier since Bertie is so terful job of juggling the musicals two worlds. Book: Iris Rainer Dart Thomas to adapt her 1985 novel of Beaches, a much more reactionary. SCM and Thom Thomas much-beloved paean to sisterly friendship in Director Eric Schaeffer does a straightfor- The Diary of Anne Frank, Writers Theatre, At: Drury Lane Theatre, the face of life’s adversity. ward job in staging the show, using the mul- through Aug. 16. The revised script of this fa- 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace But Beaches had better be booked into one tiple Cee Cee and Bertie convention to best miliar drama incorporates long-expurgated dia- Tickets: 630-530-0111 or of Broadway’s smaller theaters if it does brave effect for the number “My Perfect Wedding” to ry passages which make Anne more human and www.drurylane.com; $45-$60 New York, since the musical is largely an inti- show how child and teenage expectations of less saintly. This production also looks afresh Runs through Aug. 16 mate two-hander that will get lost in a huge the big matrimonial day don’t always pan out. at the characters—Anne’s parents, Mr. Dussel, house. Beaches has a supporting ensemble, but their etc.—to make them less archetypal and more BY SCOTT C. MORGAN Beaches follows the lifelong friendship roles feel largely fleeting and underwritten. nuanced. JA between the brassy showbiz striver Cee Cee Austin and Dart’s score is pleasantly ballad- Stick Fly, Windy City Playhouse, extended Hundreds of handwritten letters fill the stage Bloom and the much more refined Bertie heavy, though many will note how the number through July 19. Don’t be fooled by the onstage for the new musical Beaches, now playing in White from 1952 to 1985. Three sets of ac- “What a Star Looks Like” feels like a pale imi- and offstage swank—even nearly 10 years after a “pre-Broadway Chicago premiere” at Drury tresses portray Cee Cee and Bertie through the tation of “I’m the Greatest Star,” from Funny its premiere, Lydia R. Diamond’s observations Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. different stages of their lives, starting with Girl. The pre-existing “The Wind Beneath My on privileged African-American families has Those letters symbolize the exchanged mis- precocious whippersnappers Presely Ryan and Wings” by other writers has been interpolated lost none of their satirical insight. MSB sives of the show’s leading ladies, although Brookly Shuck, and Samantha Pauly and Ol- in, but it feels like a defeat since the musical The Who and The What, Victory Gardens wags could joke that they also symbolize the ivia Renteria as the teenage versions before Beaches doesn’t feature a new song to quite Theater, through July 12. Rom Barkhorder pages and pages of rewrites Beaches has un- concluding with Broadway veterans Shoshana match it. delivers a Jeff-worthy performance as a tradi- dergone since its 2014 debut at the Signature Bean and Whitney Bashor as the adults. As it stands, Beaches is certainly entertain- tion-bound Muslim patriarch who we just can’t Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. Bean has the tougher task as Cee Cee, since ing enough, especially with some touching bring ourselves to hate in Ayad Akhtar’s latest Sarcasm aside, Beaches has plenty of poten- she will inevitably be compared with Midler moments toward the end. But to make it on cultural-exchange seminar. MSB tial as a musical, and that isn’t just capital- from the movie. Bean acquits herself well, Broadway, more rewrites are probably neces- —By Abarbanel, Barnidge izing on the name recognition of the weepy playing up Cee Cee’s brashness and crudeness sary. and Morgan WINDY CITY TIMES July 8, 2015 15

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2014/15 Grand Benefactors 2014/15 Benefactors 16 July 8, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES girl toys, and when I began to speak I insisted volves around our family, but it’s something we Jazz Jennings (right) in I Am Jazz. I was a girl. I never felt like anything other always thought would be a good idea. It’s not Photo courtesy of TLC than a girl. I felt so strongly about being a girl sensationalized or over-the-top. It’s just our because I am a girl, trapped in a boy’s body. family being us. WCT: Was it a scary process when you be- WCT: What message do you want to send gan your transition at the age of 5? to viewers? JJ: Not really. By the time I was 5, I was JJ: I hope by inviting the audience into my beyond ready to begin my social transition. I home I can show everyone that I’m just like was ecstatic. any other teenager except for the fact that I WCT: Did it take some time for your par- just happen to be transgender. I want to edu- ents and siblings to adjust to you declaring cate people, open up hearts and minds, and that you were a girl? help those who may be struggling. JJ: My family has always been really sup- WCT: What was it like having cameras fol- portive. When I was three, a doctor told them low you around? that I had gender-identity disorder, which is JJ: At first it was weird having cameras now called gender dysphoria. My family was around, but the crew is amazing and made me told to follow my lead and support me—not feel comfortable in no time. to encourage, but support. My sister had the WCT: You have shared your story via the hardest time, because she was the only girl book you co-authored in 2014 entitled I Am and princess of the family. When it was time to Jazz. You also started the Transkids Purple transition she wasn’t quite ready to share the Rainbow Foundation which is a non-profit spotlight with me, but my parents explained to devoted to supporting transgender youth TELEVISION her how serious it was and that I needed the and their families. Was it always your plan family to stick by me because I was going to to become an advocate for the transgender have a rough road ahead. community? ‘I Am Jazz’ series WCT: What added pressures do you face JJ: When I first appeared on 20/20 with Bar- being a transgender girl going to high school bara Walters at the age of 6, I had no idea I this fall? was going to become an advocate. We started documents famed JJ: Being transgender isn’t easy. There will the foundation, but I didn’t know that I would always be those kids who make fun of me and continue sharing my story in the capacity that don’t understand that I’m just like all the oth- I am today. I really enjoy the work I do. The er girls. I have to worry about being bullied. best feeling comes from helping others. When a transgender girl Eighty-seven percent of gender-non-conform- youth tells me that I’ve changed or even saved ing youth are verbally harassed, and more than their lives, it’s very rewarding. 50 percent are physically harassed. Those are WCT: Earlier this year you joined the Clean scary statistics. And then there’s the whole & Clear ad campaign “See the Real Me.” dating thing. Most straight guys don’t want to What would you like to say to people who BY TERRI-LYNNE WALDRON Windy City Times about being a trans advocate, date a trans girl, and a lot of them won’t even may be afraid to come out as transgender? bullies and having camera’s follow her around. acknowledge my presence. JJ: Just because you are different doesn’t Transgender teen Jazz Jennings has always had Windy City Times: You were born a boy, but WCT: How did you come to work with TLC make you a bad person. In fact, I think it’s a strong sense of self and knew—from an early as soon as you could talk you told your fam- on the show I Am Jazz? the opposite; it makes us unique and special, age—that she was a girl trapped in the body of ily that you were a girl. JJ: The production company This is Just which is pretty cool. Love yourself and show a boy. It has been nine years since her transi- Jazz Jennings: I prefer to say that I was as- a Test approached us about doing a docuse- the world how great you are. tion and 14-year-old Jennings—along with her signed male at birth, because I’ve always been ries. They made a sizzle reel of our family and I Am Jazz premieres Wed., July 15, on family—are set to star in their own TLC docu- a girl. As soon as I could express myself, I pitched the idea to TLC. We were a little ner- TLC. For more info, visit www.tlc.com/. series entitled I Am Jazz. Jennings talked to acted like a stereotypical girl. I’d crawl toward vous about the idea of having a show that re-

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PARK GRILL 312.443.3800 | GoodmanTheatre.org Exclusive Airline of Goodman Theatre Promotional Partner GROUPS SAVINGS FOR 10+: 312.443.3820 WINDY CITY TIMES July 8, 2015 17 WCT: Your eyes get a lot of attention from was like, “What do I sing?” Channing was like, a lot of people. Have they always stopped “I don’t know—sing some Jodeci.” And so I Matt Bomer. traffic? did! Photo courtesy of I don’t think they do! I think that’s sheer He remembered that for the second movie. Warner Bros. fallacy and kindness on the part of others. He was like, “Why don’t you sing something? [Laughs] No—I’m still just trying to wake up What song would you sing?” I was like, “Obvi- in the morning with the kids, so I don’t really ously the sexiest song of all time is ‘How Does have time to think about that. More like, “Do I It Feel’ by D’Angelo, but I’m not gonna touch look like I got five hours of sleep last night?!” that song.” He was like, “Why don’t you give it WCT: So there’s a gay bar scene in Magic a try?” So I basically recorded a vocal over a Mike XXL. karaoke track, more or less—I ended up sing- MB: How great is that—to have a gay bar ing it live in the movie—but that recording scene with a full-on drag show and some of the is basically what we used to choreograph the best voguers in the world? I mean, it was like piece and what we based the eventual perfor- a little vogue ball going on. mance on. WCT: Did you shoot at a real gay bar? WCT: What do you remember thinking the MB: I’m not sure, to be honest with you. They first time you saw D’Angelo bare almost all sure made the location feel like it! I didn’t ask; during the “Untitled” video? you roll up on set and that’s where you are MB: Honestly, I got Voodoo as soon as it that day. I wasn’t like, “Guys, is this a legit came out [in 2000], and I remember hearing gay bar?!” The set-dec team on this movie is that song and just playing it over and over so gifted, so everywhere you go you just think, again. And there’s an extended cut of that song “Oh, this is what it is!” that’s, like, seven minutes long! I was just so WCT: It’s good to see you have more lines fascinated to hear a song that’s in six-eight in XXL. time, and I know that’s musician lingo, but it MB: Well, that wouldn’t be hard. I would only was so inherently sexy in such an effortless have had to say, like, two or three words to way. Seeing the video was icing on the cake. I have more lines than I had in the first one. think I was like, “How do you get that jacked? [Laughs] How do you get in that kind of shape?” And WCT: And the singing! You get to cover then I was also like, “Was he really naked?!” D’Angelo’s “Untitled (How Does It Feel).” WCT: And now you are that jacked in Magic MB: Oh my god. I mean, that was the best Mike. white man’s attempt I could make at that song. MB: Oh, please! Not even. I just tried to stay in the game, man. I mean, WCT: As they get older, how will you ex- that vocal and that song—I couldn’t believe plain Magic Mike to your three sons? we were even trying to touch it. MB: You know, I think the dialogue has al- WCT: Were you intimidated? ready begun. I think it’s dangerous to just ig- MB: Of course! The whole thing was Chan- nore something. Fortunately or unfortunately, ning’s idea. We did the first movie on a tiny there are billboards on the way to their school, budget, and we entertained the extras between so when I’m driving them to school in the takes. One time he just threw them right in morning—the first couple of times I tried to front of my face and was like, “Do something duck my head—they realize it’s me. So, I told entertaining.” That’s the creative, spontaneous them when I was doing the movie, “This is a soul that Channing is, and Joe [Manganiello] movie I’m doing where we play dancers and we has known me since we were 18 and so [Joe] MOVIES was like, “YouWCTJubaleeTuneCHRP.pdf should sing something!” 1 6/4/15 And I 4:29 PM Turn to page 21 Matt Bomer: More than meets the eyes TOMMY

Windy City Times: You and your Magic Magic Mike star on telling his kids Mike co-star Channing Tatum recently made he’s in a stripper movie, Channing a surprise appearance at LA Pride. As a gay TUNE man yourself, what was it like having Chan- flattery and indecent gyrations ning show his support for you and the rest By Chris Azzopardi of the LGBT community? Matt Bomer: It’s one of the many things that Matt Bomer is not buying all the buzz about makes him the magnanimous, amazing, cher-C Matt Bomer. ished soul that he is. It was his idea, to beM Channeling his trademark charm, the actor honest with you. And he didn’t have to do it. calls it “sheer fallacy” that anyone—let alone The reality of the situation is, it wasn’t some PRY heterosexual men—could possibly find his move on his part—he wanted to be inclusive,CM piercing baby-blue eyes swoon-worthy. and that’s a big part of who he is as a human MY And then there’s his body. On display in all being. So, given the opportunity to work with its near-nakedness in Magic Mike XXL, Bomer him, and really everybody in this cast—they’reCY is modest about his sculpted physique. You just a great example of what we all can be, expect it, of course. The 37-year-old dream- CMY JULY 30 which are people who are secure in themselves, boat—just ask Channing Tatum—was born in and loving and accepting of people no matterK Missouri and raised in Texas, and he hasn’t who they are and where they come from. strayed from his humble Southern roots despite WCT: Channing was very complimentary to- scorching screen after screen. ward you in his recent Reddit AMA interview. Not just with a striptease, either. He said he “absofuckinglutely” gets lost in His Golden Globe-winning performance as your eyes, and that “I don’t know what they For info and tickets: Felix Turner in HBO’s powerful adaptation of are made of outside of dreams and rainbows Larry Kramer’s 1985 play The Normal Heart was and amazingness…” How did you react when ChicagoTap.org a tear-jerking tour de force. And soon, Bomer you learned of his enthusiasm for you? will bring the spooks, starring alongside Lady MB: [Laughs] I mean, obviously, I blushed. Gaga during the upcoming American Horror Knowing Channing, and what a kind soul he is, Story: Hotel, another collaboration with Ryan I guess when you’re the most handsome man Murphy. (They worked together previously on on the planet—and probably the most desired Glee and The New Normal.) man on the planet—you have the security to Bomer talked about geeking out to Gaga, ex- give those kinds of compliments. And so, it was plaining Magic Mike to his sons and how Chan- great. It made my day, of course! I and the rest ning Tatum made him blush. of the world feel the same way about him. 18 July 8, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES /nightspots @nightspotschicago nightspots weekly nightlife section in

While not, in my book, a “drag queen,” she certainly lived her life genderfucking across DANCING the disco era and putting out such classics as “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real),” “Do Ya ABOUT Wanna Funk” and “Dance (Disco Heat),” as well as discovering The Weather Girls (“It’s Raining ARCHITECTURE Men”). After the passing of Divine and Sylvester, the By marc ‘moose’ moder drag vocals dried up, leaving RuPaul to take the reins. She came smashing out of the velvet curtain with what to this day is her finest ef- fort, “Supermodel of the World.” Chock full of catchy hits, strong vocals and humor, Ru’s put Not Just out great songs with every annual album, but now rushes so fast to squeeze in 10 jobs, that Lip Service she’s failed to top her debut. That said, if it weren’t for Rupaul, we would Anymore… not have some of the best party albums of the past seven seasons. While Sharon Needles’ PG- If you’re under fifty—or over thirty—your edu- 13 failed to capture her true spirit and sounds cation in drag has probably consisted of lip like a warmed over Ru release, Alaska Thun- -syncing glamour girls giving you face, nails derfuck (Anus) and Willam (Shartistry In Mo- and massive wigs. The culture and technology tion) have, in the past year, put out releases of the DJ came right up with drag and went that rival any modern pop artists, drag or not. hand in hand, ushering out a need for the pre- Both CDs are inventive, edgy, sexy and, most Stonewall vocal drag performers. Nowadays, the of all, fun. Also, no surprise that the vocally JACKHAMMER queen of vocal drag, Rupaul, has once again talented Adore Delano blew us all away last made it standard issue for drag performers to year with Till Death Do Us Party, which I called Raising the ‘woof’ at the Friday, July 3 launch party for Pup411.com, the web site for pups carry a tune if they want to take it to the next the drag Miley/Bangerz. and handlers. level. Drag hasn’t been associated with decent Photos by Jerry Nunn aural qualities for years (see Amanda Lepore), but there is a plethora of fantastic drag albums and EPs out there to swing you into the sum- mer party season. Here’s quick rundown of the essentials. While the Billie Holiday of drag, Joey Arias, and John Waters’ muse Divine broke ground in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, much of their output is all over the place and hard to find. The real ‘70s mother is the departed Sylvester.

While it’s not a stretch to expect Adore’s de- but to be amazing and on-point, due to his American Idol past, it is sad to see that the phenomenal Courtney Act has yet to pull to- gether enough songs for an eagerly anticipated debut, and same for Shangela, who recently did an amazing cover of “Uptown Funk.” Here’s hoping both strike while the flattening iron’s still hot and start serving us up more vocal re- alness. Catch DJ Moose with Debbie Fox at Replay Lakeview’s Tat-Tuesday, July 14.

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Get up to 10 days unlimited access. Join now for FREE. Accessible: 20 July 8, 2015 WINDY CITY TIMES Be warned, though: A lot of Jamaican food—at least, at Mr. Brown’s Lounge—has a kick. That in- cludes the Island Mac ‘n’ Cheese, which includes five types of cheese. There’s also the jerk chicken the DISH burger, although it has ranch dressing to cool off Weekly Dining Guide in things. The Jamaican fried snapper comes with nightspots WINDY CITY TIMES hot-and-sweet pepper sauce. (Other entrees in- clude the traditional oxtail, with brown sauce and butter beans, and curried goat, with Jamaican sea- the big SAVOR sonings.) Also, don’t forget the dessert. The coconut-drop Mr. Brown’s cookies were fun (albeit a bit sticky), but the ba- nana pudding won my heart. An alternative to the TO-DO Lounge Nilla-wafer ones most of us have heard of or tast- ed, this one is not too sweet and filled with large OUR WEEKLY PICKS TO PLAN BY ANDREW DAVIS chunks of banana bread. YOUR NIGHTLIFE CALENDAR As for drinks, my Hummingbird (a cocktail with Throughout my years covering restaurants for Appleton Gold Jamaican rum, Tia Maria, milk, fresh Windy City Times, there are few cuisines I haven’t banana and strawberry syrup) looked so good I covered. didn’t want to try it—and it tasted pretty good, However, authentic Jamaican was one of them— to boot. A nice variety of cocktails is available (at until recently. Mr. Brown’s Lounge (81 E. Wacker $10-$12 each). However, if you’re in a celebra- Dr.; MrBrownsLounge.com), an eatery offering such tory mood, there’s also Dom Perignon ($350)—but cuisine, has opened a branch in the Loop. (Another there are also various beers ($7-$8). is in West Town, at 2301 W. Chicago Ave.) Then, there’s the atmosphere. The DJ spins tunes Judging by the quality of the food—and the jo- (and I was actually singing along to Dawn Penn’s vial atmosphere—I will be returning soon. The jerk reggae classic “No, No, No”), the walls are fes- chicken alone is worth the price of admission; on tooned with album covers and the telegenic staff a recent visit, it managed to be tasty while having is extremely friendly. You’ll feel like you’re in the some kick. (The trick, of course, is for a dish to islands—at least, until you walk back outside, and not have too much kick—which takes away from Chicago traffic and pedestrians bring you back to Official MAMBY kickoff party the experience, for me.) Be sure to try it with the reality. slightly sweet coco bread, or plantains. Thursday, July 9, 10 pm Berlin, 932 W. Belmont Ave. for $15.5 million. Wait a minute? Can nuns do that? The lakeside festival, reincarnated Sell a convent? Next thing you know, Pope Francis from a weekly Chicago party from the will list the Basilica on eBay! Apparently, 47 of mid-2000s, begins with DJ sets from the resident nuns were moved out of the convent YAWN, My Gold Mask (pictured), Greg Corner, Zebo + Eddie and more. MAMBY back in 2011. But there are still five nuns there as Billy ticket giveaway at midnight. squatters—and we all know how that goes in Cali- Masters fornia. (See the film Pacific Heights.) The irony is that prior to her pop success, Perry was a Christian singer. She tried to appeal to the stubborn sisters directly by meeting with them, showing them her “When you Google yourself and the first thing that Jesus tattoo, and singing “Oh Happy Day.” Sister comes up is ‘Jeremy Renner gay,’ it’s like, ‘Oh, now Rita Callanan told the Today show, “Our days have you’ve arrived. You’re now a giant movie star.’ So not been happy since then, I can assure you.” I I just had a big laugh about it. I don’t care, ulti- love a snappy sister! mately, if that’s what people want to think, read, Alas, I can’t be everywhere. If I could, I would and care about. Fucking say whatever the hell you certainly not have missed last week’s screening of want about me.”—Jeremy Renner in Playboy. While Showgirls at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery— I appreciate the sentiment, what straight man who especially since it was attended by Nomi herself, How much love is Katy Perry getting from the doesn’t care about rumors still Googles himself? Elizabeth Berkley. Although Showgirls has become Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Nun. This week, I’d like to open my column in defense a gay cult classic, it is also considered one of the Photo from Paramount Pictures of whores. Yes, you heard me right—whores. We all worst movies ever made and is regarded as put- Totally Requested Live benefit condemn them but you know we love them ... and press requests about their status. ting the nail in Elizabeth Berkley’s burgeoning film for The Chicago Outfit often, we are them. Oh, yeah, it’s such a terrible Someone who always has something to say is career—it’s her Mommie Dearest. We’re told this thing to be able to sleep with lots of hot people. Donald Trump. I’ve been waiting for a gay angle was Berkley’s first appearance at a screening in 20 Friday, July 10, 9 pm Jealous much? Then again, I’m on my way to Prov- in this whole mess, and finally it’s arrived. Thomas years and she was greeted as a goddess (take a hint, Faye). As luck would have it, the screening Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. incetown, so sex is on my mind. This diatribe (or Roberts and Cheryl Burke were slated to host the The Chicago Outfit Roller Derby team diatrite—my new word) is spurred by the condem- Miss USA Pageant, but given the brouhaha, they took place the day after the Supreme Court ruled in comes to Mary’s Attic to raise funds nation of “Bachelorette” Kaitlyn—as opposed to have both pulled out. Last week, Roselyn Sanchez favor of same-sex marriage. So it was a celebratory for the team with TOTALLY REQUESTED the latest Jenner spawn, Caitlyn. There are lots and Cristian de la Fuente pulled out from host- mood all around, with Berkley saying, “I wanna LIVE!, Mary’s all request dance party. of reasons to dislike Kaitlyn—she’s annoying, not ing the Univision telecast. Then judges Flo Rida, just start this incredible night off by just acknowl- funny, kinda rude, classless and not so bright. And Emmitt Smith,and Jonathan Scott pulled out. edging what a celebration tonight is on the heels did I mention she’s annoying? But she’s the “Bach- Performers Craig Wayne Boyd and Natalie La Rose of such a monumental, incredible win last night. elorette” and these guys wanna sleep with her— pulled out. The only one who never pulled out was Love wins!” She then struck a Nomi pose, and the and these guys are hot. News flash: If I were the Donald—that’s why we’ve been plagued with his audience erupted—as you’ll see in the video on “Bachelorette,” I’d be sleeping with EVERYONE— untalented children! BillyMasters.com. including the crew (and that’s actually happened It’s all moot at this point—Univision dumped Lastly, I must mention the prank that was pulled before). So, let he without lust in his heart (and the pageant last week. Now NBC announced they’re on poor Paris Hilton last week in Egypt. I know this without opportunities) cast the first stone. So let cutting all ties with Trump—including no longer made all the news, but it’s just too delicious. Paris it be written; so let it be done. airing Miss USA or Miss Universe. The network was in Egypt and thought she was on a TV show Then there are Michael Sam and Vito Whatshis- stressed that if Celebrity Apprentice returns, it that would fly her in a little airplane. Shortly after name—the one who was previously dating a porn would have a new host. Needless to say, The Don- take-off, the plane starts to nose-dive. Paris kept star. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that—I ald is considering filing suit against the network, yelling, “What the fuck is happening?” Of course, married one.) Perhaps more details will be revealed saying, “NBC is weak, and like everybody else is this was all scripted, but Hilton was in the dark ... by the time this is published, but on the day I’m trying to be politically correct.” He’s already filed or was she? Rumor has it that the heiress was in writing this (and in between orgasms), it seems a $500-million lawsuit against Univision. The pag- on the prank and paid “in the millions.” You can that the couple has split up. That would explain eant will now air on that thriving network, Reelz, decide for yourself when you see the footage on why Sam had to fly home to Texas for a “personal which I believe is somewhere in the thousands on our website. Official MAMBY afterparty matter.” your cable provider. When Paris Hilton could have any discernible As you may recall, the couple famously posted If I’m worried about offending people, then Katy acting ability, it’s time to end yet another column. Sunday, July 12, 10 pm photos of Mikey proposing to Vito on the roof of Perry sure has balls—she’s risking pissing off a I trust you all had a festive Fourth. Be sure to Saint Peter’s Basilica in January—an event I’m sure gaggle of nuns! It all started when she innocently check out www.BillyMasters.com, the site that al- Progress Bar, 3359 N. Halsted St. was not sanctioned by the Vatican. In the past bought what she thought was a former convent. It ways provides a bang. If you have a question for See Tanlines (pictured) spin a special DJ set as the sun sets of the MAMBY week, photos of that special moment have been me to tackle, send it to [email protected] turns out that some nuns still live there. L.A. Arch- beach party. scrubbed from both of their social media accounts, bishop Jose Gomez signed a deal for Perry to pay and I promise to get back to you before Michael and people close to the couple say they have been $14.5 million for the Convent of the Sisters of the Sam’s recruited to be the next Bachelor. So, un- estranged for weeks. For their part, Michael and Immaculate Heart of Mary. However, the sister had til next time, remember, one man’s filth is another Vito have thus far issued a terse “no comment” to signed papers to sell the property to a restaurateur man’s bible. WINDY CITY TIMES July 8, 2015 21

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