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RECALL REWIND documentary chronicles state’s uprising By Lisa neff led up to the recent fi ling of more worked in places as distant as time, our moment in time, to refo- Democrats were fi rst stunned and Staff writer than one million signatures seek- Palestine and as near as Madison, cus government to better serve then outraged, particularly after Through her lens, documentary ing to recall the governor. Mayfi eld where last year she covered the the taxpayers of this state,” Walker GOP leadership rammed the bill fi lmmaker Sam Mayfi eld is going says her fi lm is about “the reanima- battle over Walker’s assault on said. “To do this, we must provide through the Assembly without up close and personal to cap- tion of the American labor move- organized labor for a Web publi- fl exibility to our leaders at all lev- notice. ture the impact that Gov. Scott ment” and the fi ght for justice. cation. els. One area we will have to look As Senate Democrats fl ed to Walker’s union-busting budget bill A freelance video journalist In his State of the State address at is public employee benefi ts.” Illinois to stall the bill in the Senate, has had on the lives of ordinary from Burlington, Vt., Mayfi eld has on Feb. 1, 2011, Walker announced Soon afterward, Walker sent protesters fl ooded into Madison. Wisconsinites. reported for Democracy Now!, that in the coming weeks he would the Legislature a measure large- The largest demonstrations since “Wisconsin Rising” follows the TheUptake, Free Speech TV and offer a “budget repair bill.” ly stripping public employees of the Vietnam War era surrounded historic events in Wisconsin that Toward Freedom.com. She’s “This is the right moment in their collective bargaining rights. rising page 13

This shawano school paper runs hate column issue By Lisa neff and Michael McNelly – live provide those homes. a male as those who lie with wrong with me.’ There was a inside and online at Staff writer in one apartment. His mom, In the other column, high- a woman, both of them have feeling of anger and sadness wisconsingazette.com Shawano middle-schooler Uttecht’s ex-wife and his schooler Brandon Wegner committed a detestable act; fl owing through me, but I Tanner Uttecht went home best friend, lives in the other argued that gays are sinful they shall surely be put to thought to myself not to let News one January day carrying a apartment. and gay parents are an abom- death. Their bloodguiltness is it get best of me.” WiGWAG ...... 2 newspaper column to dis- When 13-year-old Tanner ination. upon them,’” he wrote. Nick Uttecht read the Regional Gaze ...... 4 cuss. arrived home that January “Jesus states in the Bible The 16-year-old writer opinion piece and thought, National Gaze ...... 8 The Shawano High School day, he told Nick Uttecht, that homosexuality is a went on to say that children “This is really bad. This is Editorial ...... 14 Hawk Post contained a page “Dad, I need to talk to you.” detestable act and sin which of gay parents suffer and are telling my kids they’re not Pet Gaze ...... 16 with point-counterpoint Then he showed his dad makes adopting wrong for “at risk of many different going to amount to anything commentary on gays adopt- the newspaper. homosexuals because you things.” because I’m gay.” Features ing and parenting children. In one column, high- would be raising the child Tanner said, “I fi rst thought He summed up his WiGOUT! ...... 21 Tanner and his three siblings schooler Maddie Marquardt in a sin-fi lled environment. to my self, ‘This can’t be seri- reaction to the publica- Theater ...... 22 live in a duplex in Shawano. argued that children need Leviticus 20:13 states, ‘If ous. I am being raised by gay tion of the commentary in Film ...... 24 His two dads – Nick Uttecht homes, and gay couples can there is a man who lies with parents and there is nothing BuLLying page 20 Music ...... 29 On the Town ...... 30 KathLeen FaLK annOunces run FOr gOVernOr Page 4 2 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 3 LGBt news with a twist WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg

FaWning an age-discrimination want you to see. This year, Award-winning play “A Normal “Creating Jobs for Wisconsin,” Fathers suit over special deals the show features Madonna. Heart,” which follows the early was placed in front of a General A former archivist for the for AARP members. Game day is Feb. 5. days of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Motors factory in Janesville that Catholic Diocese of Kansas City The two stars join Mark Ruffalo, shut down in 2008, costing the in Missouri claims he was fi red it didn’t BigFOOt’s cast as protagonist Ned Weeks. area 10,000 jobs. after he reported sexual harass- WOrK nOn-BeLieVer Baldwin will play Weeks’ brother Stay on top of your savings ment by priests and a co-worker. After broadcasting two The Animal Planet’s popular and Roberts will play the doctor K.d. unties Ex-employee Larry Probst alleged episodes to small audiences, ABC show “Finding Bigfoot” features who understands the seriousness the KnOt that the Revs. Charles Michael canceled “Work It,” a sitcom openly lesbian research biologist of the mystery sickness. Singer/songwriter k.d. lang fi led Coleman and Robert Cameron in which two unemployed guys Ranae Holland, who is skeptical documents to end her 9-year-old “fawned” over co-worker dress in female clothes to get about the existence of Sasquatch. OPen hyPOcrisy domestic partnership with Jamie Michael St. George and that jobs. The LGBT community criti- Holland is part of a four-member Newt Gingrich asked his sec- Price. Lang, 50, cited irreconcil- with Coleman described for him a guy cized the show, saying it mocked research team searching for evi- ond wife for an “open marriage” able differences in papers fi led on game in which the loser services transgender people. The feminist dence to prove or disprove the at the same time he was promot- Dec. 28 to dissolve the relation- another man under the table, community criticized the show, existence of the creature. Join the ing family and religious values, his ship. The two reportedly met among other offensive comments saying it mocked women and mystery gang. Busted former wife, Marianne, told The through their mutual Buddhist and gestures. reinforced the idea of the reces- Republican Kip Smith, a state Washington Post. The GOP presi- teacher. sion as only a “mancession.” representative from Georgia dential candidate, who’s running driVen tO sue who sponsored a bill that would as a “family values” candidate, Mary Visits An Arizona woman has lodged suPer BOWL’s have submitted welfare recipi- wanted permission from her to Mary’s a class-action suit against Avis suPerstar ents to random drug testing, was continue his illicit relationship Hamburger Mary’s, a restau- Rent A Car alleging discrimina- OK, the Packers aren’t bound arrested in Atlanta Jan. 13 for with his current wife. Gingrich rant known for its gay karaoke tion based on sexual orienta- for Indianapolis and Super Bowl driving under the infl uence of has divorced twice to marry his and drag queen bingo nights, is tion. Lynn Evenchik was both- 46. Still, the world watches – alcohol. The right-wing politician mistresses. the latest eatery to report a sight- ered about paying full price for and Wisconsin will watch. Do was pulled over after running a ing of the Virgin Mary. Customers a rental in the San Diego area not expect to see the right-wing red light on his way home from Bad sign of a franchise of the restaurant after she learned that Avis offers commercial that Broncos QB Tim a restaurant. FOr WaLKer chain located in the Ybor City discounts to members of the Tebow and his mom taped for A poorly placed billboard tout- neighborhood of Tampa, Fla., fi rst International Gay and Lesbian the Family Research Council. But ‘nOrMaL’ stars ing Gov. Scott Walker’s job cre- noticed the image on a stainless Travel Association and National be certain to see the halftime Alec Baldwin and Julia Roberts ation record has been removed. steel plate on the wall near the Gay and Lesbian Chamber of show that FRC and the Catholic have signed on to star in the fi lm The billboard, which featured a kitchen. The restaurant’s tagline is, Commerce. Maybe she should fi le Conference of Bishops don’t version of Larry Kramer’s Tony picture of Walker next to the text “eat, drink and be Mary.”

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Got news? Tell us REGIONAL GAzE [email protected]. Mentors help guide homeless LGBT youth By Louis Weisberg Staff writer By the numbers The holidays are sup- During the first 18 months of Q-Blok’s homeless Kathleen Falk announces gubernatorial bid posed to be a joyous time, LGBT youth program: but they can be exception- ally depressing for people • 80 percent of participants found permanent housing. By Louis Weisberg in 2009. after 14 years in the posi- estranged from their families. • 71 percent exhibited independent living skills. Staff writer “Kathleen’s record of tion, she’s “the second-lon- The pervasive images of fam- • 71 percent made educational progress, either It’s not surprising that advancing equality for lesbian, gest serving executive in the ilies gathered around festive enrolling in or graduating from high school. Kathleen Falk attended gay, bisexual and transgender state’s history” and that she dinner tables are a poignant • 51 percent secured either employment or volun- Fair Wisconsin’s leadership Wisconsinites is incredibly only left because “I complet- reminder of what’s missing in teer positions to help them develop job skills. awards gala in Milwaukee just strong,” said FW executive ed my promises,” she said. their lives. • 90 percent reached either their schooling or days before announcing her director Katie Belanger. “We And Falk said she believes “I don’t celebrate holi- employment goals. gubernatorial bid, in effect welcome her to the race that the historic dimension days,” said Xavier, 24, whose giving the LGBT community and look forward to working of her candidacy – if elected, shaky relationship with his a personal heads-up about with all of the gubernatorial she would become the state’s family left him homeless at An important component Xavier said of Vos. “He’s very her intentions. The former candidates in our endorse- first woman governor – will one point during his youth. “I of the program is the pair- calm. I’m very spontaneous.” Dane County executive is ment process in the weeks play to her advantage as well. don’t like them. I’ve been let ing of clients with volunteer Vos’ relationship with a staunch equality support- ahead.” She said this is particularly down so many times.” mentors, who help them his partner Chris serves as er who takes pride in her Falk’s bid, of course, is con- true in a year when Baldwin (Due to the sensitive develop independent living something of a model for record of achievement for tingent on whether United stands to make history as nature of this story, WiG did skills. As a result of inad- Michael and Xavier of what a LGBT civil rights. Wisconsin, the group that the first woman to be elect- not use some last names.) equate parenting, Q-Blok cli- successful same-sex relation- “I was not in office long organized the petition effort ed to the U.S. Senate from Michael, 21, agrees. “This ents enter the program lack- ship looks like. when I made sure that to recall Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin and the first out past Christmas felt just like ing such basic knowledge as “(Michael and Xavier) have domestic partner insurance submitted enough signatures gay person to ever to be a regular Sunday to me,” he how to scramble eggs or bal- low expectations of loved benefits were available to all to call for an election. But elected to that chamber. said. “I really don’t feel too ance a checkbook. Mentors ones,” Vos said. “They’ve county employees,” she told although it will take months Falk said she’s working comfortable around my fam- help to fill in these gaps and become numb. They’ve set WiG. “And I made it happen for the state’s election board hard to improve her name ily. Sometimes, I feel like I’m also serve as adult LGBT themselves up not to be dis- in the year 2000. That’s how to sift through the more recognition and ensure that around strangers. It makes role models. appointed.” important that was to me. I than one million signatures she’ll beat Walker. me feel even more out of “A lot of (clients) don’t Vos’ relationship is followed that a year later by submitted to validate at P H OTO: FACEBOOK How? “By being every- place that they’re so com- have bank accounts or even an inspiration to the two. changing the county’s anti- least 540,000 of them, even Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Falk, center, with former where across the state,” fortable around each other family members who have “That’s where I want to be discrimination ordinance to Walker has acknowledged Gov. Jim Doyle, left, and President Barack Obama, right. she said. “I announced on and not me.” bank accounts,” said Ryan – stable and happy,” Michael (include) gender identify. That the inevitability of facing a Wednesday and by Friday I Michael, who described his Vos, who was a mentor to said. “He’s kind of like my also was very unusual for a recall election. In fact, the for its leading role in the tage and not her electabil- longtime Democratic strat- was in Hurley, which is as far family as “heavy Christians,” Michael during his time in motivation.” government body to do (at governor has begun a vigor- international financial melt- ity potential. “He just spent egist, told the Milwaukee north in the state as you can said he spent Christmas Q-Blok and is now a mentor the time).” ous out-of-state fundraising down. A scandal erupted around 10 million dollars a Journal Sentinel in a recent get. That’s the demonstration 2011 with a close friend’s to Xavier. Looking In 2006, Falk extended campaign tapping his large over the company’s use of year ago running a state-wide interview. He described the of how hard I will work and family. At 26, Vos is not much forward the federal Family Leave Act corporate supporters. a $185 billion government campaign,” she said. prospect of a primary battle what it takes to win.” But 2012 is off to a much older than his mentees, Xavier and Michael are to the domestic partners of Walker was in New bailout to give its officers But Falk has also run state- as “a tragedy.” Falk appears to have her better start for Xavier and which he said gives him an from single-mother house- Dane County employees. She York attending a fundraiser huge bonuses and pay for wide campaigns. She lost the Many observers believe stump speech ready to go. Michael, thanks largely to advantage in communicating holds with complex family also campaigned vigorously hosted by ousted AIG chair- them to go on a $440,000 Democratic primary for gov- the race is the Democrats’ “I’m running because a social service program with them. But Vos had a dynamics, which were made that year against the con- man Maurice Greenberg spa retreat. ernor to Jim Doyle in 2002. to lose, given Walker’s poor I, like one million other called Q-Blok. A collabora- childhood that better pre- more complicated by their stitutional amendment that on the day that the recall After the recall is certified, In 2006, she lost a bid to record of job creation and Wisconsinites, want to tion involving Pathfinders, pared him for adulthood and sexual orientation. When banned same-sex marriage in petitions were filed. AIG – Falk will face what could be become Wisconsin attorney political missteps. restore our state to the val- the Milwaukee LGBT success, including a support- they found Q-Blok, they Wisconsin. which is short for American a crowded and potentially general to Republican J.B. Van Although some Demo- ues that we so love, and Scott Community Center and Lad ive family and a college edu- were at low points in their Fair Wisconsin recognized International Group – bruising Democratic prima- Hollen. cratic officials have said pub- Walker has turned our state Lake, Q-Blok supports LGBT cation, he said. lives. Falk with a leadership award became a household name ry. So far, the only other Falk, however, pointed out licly that a primary race is upside down and is not fight- teens and young adults in “I’ve seen a different, more Michael was living from Democrat who’s announced that she received 50,000 the most principled way to ing for us,” she said. “He did crisis, including those who’ve positive side of gay life and couch to couch and suffering for governor is Sen. Tim more votes in 2006 than select a candidate, most say the biggest cut in education been forced out of their home life,” Vos explained. from low self-esteem when Other records Cullen, D-Janesville. But a Barrett did in his gubernato- privately that they’re wor- in our state’s history and homes due to their sexual “I’m giving back to gay young he entered the program. His P h oto : A da m h O Rw i t z Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has evolved into a number of prospective candi- rial race. And, although she ried about raising sufficient then gave huge tax breaks to orientation. men, because I did have such situation “was demoralizing,” Michael, left, and Xavier, right, have both been mentored by strong equality supporter in recent years and was dates are waiting in the wings, didn’t say it, Falk appears to money to fund so many elec- the wealthiest corporations. During their first three a different experience grow- he said. “It made me feel like Ryan Vos, center, a volunteer for Q-Blok, which supports at- endorsed by LGBT leaders throughout the state in his including Milwaukee Mayor have the edge among union tions this year. Walker, on And here we are a year later months in the program, ing up and coming out. I’m less of a man. I was sad a lot.” risk LGBT youth and young adults. “It’s almost like being an 2010 bid against Scott Walker. He’s currently part of the Tom Barrett, who ran against voters, who are disenchant- the other hand, has access with a sixth straight month of Q-Blok clients have their guiding them a little bit. It’s Xavier’s low point came older brother,” Vos said. national Mayors for the Freedom to Marry Coalition Walker in 2010. ed with Barrett for using to unlimited cash from the job losses. So the Walker way rent, phone and utilities almost like being an older during the time between liv- (see story, page 8). Barrett was running well Walker’s union reforms to mega-corporations he’s pro- hasn’t worked. The Walker covered. After that, they brother. The program helps ing with a friend in Minnesota Former U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, who ranked second in ahead of other prospective balance Milwaukee’s budget. vided preferential treatment way is wrong. begin contributing to their them move from childhood and with his grandmother. a recent gubernatorial poll of likely Democratic primary candidates in a recent PPP In fact, some union lead- to since taking office. “He told us last spring if own overhead, covering an to adulthood.” For about a week, he had feeling like I’m a double fail- also has his own apartment stable childhood, but I feel voters, received a 70 percent approval rating from the poll, leading Falk 46 percent ers have reportedly asked Democrats are also con- we took the medicine, the increasing portion of their One of Q-Blok’s goals no place to sleep but on the ure – now I’m old, I’m gay and a budding relationship. like I was raised to the best Human Rights Campaign for his votes on LGBT civil to 27 percent among likely Barrett not to run. cerned about voter fatigue. state would get better. A expenses each month. By the is for clients to celebrate street. and I’m black and I don’t have Michael has a flair for fash- of my (mom’s) ability,” Xavier rights issues in the 110th Congress. He received a 63 Democratic primary voters. Progressive leaders are In addition to local, state and year later we see that we ninth month, they’re living important life cycle events, “With my mom, it was like, a job.” ion and theater, which he said. “That’s why I love this percent rating from the group for the 109th Congress, Dave Obey, a former con- frustrated that Democrats federal elections in 2012, took the medicine and it did independently. such as birthdays and gradu- ‘No, you’re not gay,’” he said. Xavier said his evangelical hopes to turn into a career. program. It takes you and 44 percent for the 108th and 60 percent for the 107th. gressman from Wausau, was have not succeeded at avoid- Wisconsin faces a number not get better. … His my- Clients also benefit from ations, with their mentors. “And then it was, ‘If you are Christian family has a double He currently works in retail builds on what you are on The equality record of State Sen. Tim Cullen, who has ahead of Falk in the poll with ing a primary struggle by of recall races and related way-or-no-way style is not a food pantry operated by Mentors and their mentees gay, I’m going to kick your standard when it comes to clothing, doing sales and visu- the inside.” announced his intention to run for governor, is not well 43 percent to her 28 percent. coalescing behind a single primaries. what people want in a leader. Lad Lake, as well as donated attend monthly meetings and ass out.’” the way his lesbian cousin is al display. He’s also interning “I’m more confident because known. He was the only state senate candidate who The poll found that core candidate in the way they did Besides overcoming her They want leaders who can household items, such as fur- check in periodically to dis- Eventually, Xavier was hos- “tolerated” while he’s more for a personal stylist. of what’s happened to me,” declined to return Fair Wisconsin’s election question- Democrats prefer Barrett behind Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. current poll numbers, Falk bring us together in these niture and cooking utensils. cuss problems. pitalized for depression after or less shunned. The two feel that they’re Michael said. “I think everything naire about his positions on equality issues in 2010, said over Falk, Barrett over Obey Senate candidacy. has to surmount any negative challenging times. He is mov- Michael has completed the In addition to helping a suicide attempt. Today Xavier has a job at beginning 2012 on a positive happens for a reason.” the group’s executive director Katie Belanger. and Obey over Falk. “The strongest candidate perceptions stemming from ing forward the agenda of the program and Xavier is in them learn practical skills, “No one wanted to take a fast-food restaurant and trajectory. They said they’ve – L.W. Falk said the polling num- in the primary may not be her mid-term resignation as extreme right on a national his final months. Like most Vos has offered his mentees care of this grown person an internship in a position come to peace with the To find community resources bers reflect Barrett’s current the strongest candidate in Dane County executive last level instead of working for participants, they are success advice and guidance. who couldn’t take care of where he’s learning about hardships of their youth. and other listings, go to name-recognition advan- the general,” Evan Zeppos, a April. She’ll tell voters that Wisconsin citizens.” stories. “He’s very level-headed,” himself,” Xavier said. “I was information technology. He “Maybe it wasn’t the most www.wisconsingazette.com. 6 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 7 deMs endOrse her husband “remains an LgBt center, diverse & resilient consider merger BaLdWin regiOnaL BrieFs example of all that could be The Democratic Party of right about politics: serving, By Louis Weisberg the organization’s future. The being taken to make the cen- Wisconsin has endorsed U.S. giving back, keeping your Staff writer center is reeling from the cOMMunity Meeting On Jan. 26 ter more engaged with the Rep. Tammy Baldwin as the offi ce is smaller than its for- Executive Network Madison Branstad are still traumatized from the word even if it isn’t politi- Representatives from the abrupt departure of execu- The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 252 E. community, as well as more party’s nominee for the U.S. mer space on North Farwell will hold its annual dinner sued FOr effects of serving in the mili- cally correct or popular, a Milwaukee LGBT Community tive director Maggi Cage and Highland Ave., holds a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. responsive and transparent. Senate seat being vacated by Avenue but that the church on Jan. 31 at the new Union discriMinatiOn tary prior to (the DADT’s) sense of humor even in Center and the organization a fi nancial crisis apparently on Jan. 26, the day this issue of WiG hits the streets. The For one, he submits weekly Herb Kohl. offers a variety of ameni- South, 1308 W. Dayton St. Iowa Workers Com- dissolution. The new name the most diffi cult times, and Diverse and Resilient are created by expiring grants meeting, organized to discuss the center’s future, takes reports to the board detail- “While the Republican ties, including a commercial Paula Bonner, president of pensation Commissioner was picked to develop a most importantly, believing negotiating a possible merg- combined with dwindling place in the community room. The public is invited to ing his activities. Tea Party fi eld runs further kitchen, dining room, gym the University of Wisconsin Chris Godfrey accused more open relationship with in the right of individuals to er, according to a statement membership and individual attend. “I fi rmly believe in getting to the right and into the and meeting rooms. Alumni Association, is the Branstad of wrongfully not only the gay community, live according to their own released on Jan. 20. contributions. people the information they arms of their Wall Street In advance of the move, scheduled keynote speaker. cutting his salary after he but the entire community values.” “While it is too early to “If we’re going to keep the need, in getting transparen- masters, Tammy Baldwin has SAGE Milwaukee sold some Tickets are $40-$75 or declined to resign. Godfrey as a whole, so that they can For more information, go speculate on the outcome, doors open, the center needs described the center’s cur- (community) alienation was cy,” he said. shown that she will fi ght furnishings, offi ce equipment $500 for a table of 10. also says he was singled out institute programs to benefi t to www.eqil.org. a positive working relation- cash,” Walker said during a rent process as one of “re- beyond anything that I imag- That’s a very different these interests and pro- and other items to downsize Dinner choices include because he’s gay. more veterans.” ship has been established and recent interview. “The center engagement.” ined. We have to apologize to approach than his predeces- tect our struggling middle and fundraise. apple-almond stuffed chicken, An attorney representing For more information, chicagO gains a single committee repre- needs donations to support “We have to bring the the community. We weren’t sor’s. Under Cage’s direc- class,” Democratic Party of For more information, go peppercorn salmon or mush- Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad e-mail president Ellen Kozel OnLine LgBt PuB senting both organizations its operational budget … to community back to the com- out in the community. We tion, there was a virtual gag Wisconsin chair Mike Tate to www.sagemilwaukee.org. room ravioli with tomato- and his staff in a discrimina- at ellen.kozel@veterans- The Chicago Phoenix, an is working diligently on the protect its clients, partners munity center,” he said. were not engaged with order forbidding employees PhOtO: COuRtEsy said in a press statement. Chevre cream sauce. tion lawsuit has agreed to fordiversity.us. online alternative serving an many issues involved,” the (tenants) and members.” Walker described his fi rst membership. There was an to speak about the cen- sheldon Walker of the If elected, Baldwin would PrideFest For more information, go a $325-an-hour payment, LGBT readership, launched in statement said. Walker, who resigned as weeks as interim executive air of alienation that esca- ter’s operations. When WiG community center. be the fi rst out gay person Fundraiser to openmadison.org. which the state treasurer has eQuaLity January after a 40-day trial run. The committee’s member- board co-chair to serve in director as “literally shock lated without being properly refused to publish verbatim ever to serve in the U.S. PLanned said is four times the going iLLinOis tO “We are completely blown ship is composed of four his current position, said he’s and awe.” addressed.” the center’s press releases, munication and community Senate and the fi rst woman A fundraiser for PrideFest indiana deButs rate for outside attorney Present away by the fantastic response representatives from each making a “much lower” salary “There are things that as Walker said he believes the either Cage or her staff relations. He’s in the pro- ever to represent Wisconsin Milwaukee will launch the LgBt yOuth assistance. FreedOM aWard and warm reception from organization, including D&R than Cage in order to cut board members we were center is vital to the com- removed this publication cess of developing a grant in that chamber. opening of “25 years of autO tag Equality Illinois, a state our readers,” said editor-in- executive director Gary costs. Other positions have unaware of,” he said. “We munity, but Cage’s personality from the center’s press list specifi cally supporting those Pride,” a multimedia celebra- A specialty license plate Vets grOuP LGBT civil rights group, chief Tony Merevick. “This has Hollander and the center’s been cut altogether, he said. made decisions based on overshadowed its mission. and stopped e-mailing WiG activities. Man WhO tion of the Milwaukee LGBT that raises money for an changes naMe will honor the late Mark been a truly remarkable rise interim executive director In addition to cutting costs information that was present- “There are some people its newsletter. Visitors to the In the transparency depart- escaPed dahMer community’s signature event. LGBT youth group is avail- The Wisconsin-based Beaubien Jr., who served to the scene.” Sheldon Walker. and raising revenue, Walker ed to us, and it turned out not who saw the center as one center complained that the ment, Walker is off to a good sentenced FOr The fundraiser – tickets able from the Indiana Bureau Vets Do Ask Do Tell board as a Republican state The editorial staff includes The announcement came said he’s focusing on rebuild- to be the best choice.” person,” he said. “But the doors were often locked start: According to the state- rOLe in KiLLing cost $50 – takes place at of Motor Vehicles. recently voted to change the representative, with its WiG writer Gregg Shapiro less than a week before ing relations with commu- “It’s not like the center had message I receive now more during operating hours. ment announcing merger hOMeLess Man 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the Sales of the plate, which group’s name to Veterans for Freedom Award. Beaubien, and other veteran journalists. a planned Jan. 26 meeting nity members, donors and gone to hell in a hand basket, than anything is that (the But Walker said those days negotiations with D&R, the The man who led Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, costs an additional $40, ben- Diversity Inc. to refl ect the an advocate for equality in For more information, go between the center’s board other organizations – rela- but there were things that community) does want the are over. He said one of his minutes from each merger Milwaukee police to serial 703 S. Second St., Milwaukee. efi t the Indiana Youth Group, group’s purpose in a post- Springfi eld, died last June. to chicagophoenix.org. and the city’s LGBT com- tions that grew frayed under needed to be addressed,” center.” primary goals is to create meeting are available to all killer Jeffrey Dahmer two Guests will see large for- which serves about 1,300 DADT nation. Dee Beaubien, the repre- – WiG and AP munity at large to discuss Cage’s fi ve-year tenure. He he continued. “The level of Walker said steps are committees focused on com- “interested stakeholders.” decades ago has been sen- mat HD screens showing young people in the state The vote was unanimous. sentative’s wife, will accept tenced to a year and a half images from past PrideFests. each year. The group’s focus, accord- the award during EI’s annual E-mail news releases behind bars in a separate They’ll also fi nd computer The group operates a ing to a statement, is “on Justice for All gala on Feb. of regional interest to BreaKing neWs uPdated daiLy wisconsingazette.com criminal case. workstations where they youth center in Indianapolis the needs of veterans that 11 in Chicago. She said [email protected]. 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One sign read, Vermont, Washington and The quality of life of international exposure it A coalition of progressive Communications Workers of “Citizens united against Wisconsin resolutions have 17-year-olds reared in les- deserves, and you know, I organizations is rallying to America, Move to Amend, Citizens United.” been introduced or passed bian-parent families does travel all over the world,” void the U.S. Supreme Court Progressive Democrats of The Minneapolis, Minn., opposing corporate con- not differ from that of ado- Panther said. ruling that allows unlimit- America, MoveOn.org, A demonstration drew about tributions to political cam- lescents who grew up in Liberty University has ed corporate and special- New Way Forward, African 100 people, who witnessed paigns. heterosexual-parent families, hosted a number of anti- interest fi nancing for political American Ministers in Action, a mock wedding – a judge Last March, Milwaukee according to a study in the gay conferences and its pro- campaigns. Center for Science in the presiding over the marriage County Democrats passed Journal of Developmental fessors have long claimed The High Court issued Public Interest, the Coffee of corporation and a person. a resolution for a con- and Behavioral Pediatrics. that the LGBT civil rights the ruling in Citizens United Party USA, Earthworks, The next day, activists stitutional amendment. “The favorable outcomes movement runs interference v. FEC on Jan. 21, 2010. The Greenpeace, Hip Hop demonstrated at state capi- The Democratic Party of for these adolescents are a for pedophiles and preys on Court, in a 5-4 decision Caucus and Wisconsin Wave, tols. Wisconsin and AFSCME 40 refl ection of good parenting children. written by Justice Anthony among others. 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Carolina, New Jersey, Institute. recently posted a video to the It Gets Better campaign. has a local prevention and treatment focus and a national friend-of-the-court brief on corporations or unions from PhOtO: PuBLIC CItIzEN In sunny downtown Tampa, New Mexico, New York, Find news updates at The video runs 2 minutes and 29 seconds and encour- reputation on policy, celebrates its 30th anniversary as behalf of 16 national HIV spending money to sup- activists in Washington, d.c., rally for a consti- Fla., where the Republican Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, www.wisconsingazette.com. cOuPLes seeK ages viewers to believe in themselves, make some good the fourth decade of the AIDS epidemic begins. The U.S. advocacy organizations port or denounce individ- tutional amendment overturning the citizens National Convention will s.c. 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Some held red-and- a major role in the 2012 presidential race, allowing heavy Greenville, S.C., on Jan. 17 In the brief, Lambda con- to persuade the voting public Now a coalition under of Public Citizen. “With this blue signs that read “Money investments from super PACS. and Jan. 18, part of a con- The action took place in Court on Jan. 17, followed riage as the union of a man founded by the late Rev. tends that the ACA’s mini- through other means, includ- the banner United for the sort of momentum, we’re isn’t free speech.” What’s next for the High Court? tinuing campaign for equality Greenville. Days later the by Misha Gibson and her and a woman. Jerry Falwell, is sponsoring a mum coverage requirement ing ads. People is pushing for a 28th ready to write the next “Corporations aren’t • health care – A ruling on the constitutionality of across the South. state held the “fi rst in the partner Ivy Hil. 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He’s doing legislation. But the protests ings under Walker went from servative solutions to the most The Fair Wisconsin PAC McCarthy proud.” continued. $15 an hour to $12, and critical issues confronting the endorsed Wisconsin state Rep. JOhnsOn earns McCarthy was censured by the Ripples from the revolt a microcosm of what is at the “intimate stories” of how nation.” The “solutions” include Mark Pocan’s bid for the U.S. PerFect scOre U.S. Senate after using trumped- were felt far beyond Madison. stake in America today, at that changed his life. In his eliminating reproductive rights, House. Pocan, who is openly gay, FrOM KOch-BacKed up charges of communism dur- The events in Wisconsin a time of fi scal crisis and early 60s, Jelle said he was halting the legalization of mar- is running in the Democratic grOuP ing the “red scare” to ruin the helped spark the nationwide ideologically-driven budgets probably going to need a riage equality and challenging primary for the District 2 seat U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is one of careers of politicians and people “We are the 99 percent” pro- and social reforms.” second job. 1/2 off selected anti-discrimination laws. held by Tammy Baldwin, who is fi ve senators who received a 100 in the entertainment industry. tests – the Occupy campaigns When she arrived in Mayfi eld said government bottles of wine The fi rst tour stop was on Jan. running for the U.S. Senate. percent score from Americans Other senators with per- – that came later in 2011. Madison last March, Mayfi eld workers shared fears that 19 at the College of Charleston “On behalf of the Fair for Prosperity, the ultra-right fect scores were Tom Coburn, The fi rst political casual- knew the magnitude of the they might have to leave their Mondays & Tuesdays in South Carolina for speeches by Wisconsin PAC, we are very PAC fi nanced by the billion- R-Okla., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ties for Republicans came issue. In addition to the jobs, that benefi ts might be South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, pleased to support a candidate aire Koch brothers. The Kochs, Orrin Hatch, R-Utah and Marco with last summer’s recall of GOP leaders in Wisconsin, further reduced, that rights a Tea Party favorite, as well as like Mark Pocan, ensuring strong who’ve given Johnson $27,900, Rubio, R-Fla. two Republican senators, Republican leaders in Florida, might be further eroded. FRC president Tony Perkins and pro-fairness representation and were the top contributors to his In addition to the fi ve senators, leaving the GOP with a one- Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, New The “Wisconsin Rising” Heritage president Ed Feulner. maintaining a seat at the table campaign to unseat Democratic 39 members of the U.S. House vote majority in that cham- Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma and trailer begins with Walker The bus tour will continue for the LGBT community,” said U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold in 2010. received perfect scores for their ber. And on Jan. 18, activists Tennessee were also trying signing the budget bill in until the Nov. 6 general elections. PAC member Dick Wagner. It is unknown how much performances in the fi rst half of with the United Wisconsin to limit the role of labor March 2011 and then the FRC also plans a voter regis- “Rep. Pocan has been fi ghting the Koch brothers contributed the 112th Congress. coalition fi led petitions con- unions and collective bargain- statement, “With the stroke 808 E Center St. tration initiative. for LGBT equality along with to Johnson’s effort to defeat – Louis Weisberg and Lisa Neff taining more than one million ing rights. of his pen, Walker undid 50 Riverwest Perkins said FRC wants the Fair Wisconsin since the very Feingold through third-party signatures seeking to recall She completed the assign- years of collective bargaining next president “to address the beginning, and we are confi dent advertising. The Kochs have spent FIND US ON Walker, nearly twice the ment that took her to rights.” 414-455-3751 values issues, which include he will continue to do so in heavily on anonymous third-party number required. Madison but continued to Over mournful music, centrocaferiverwest.com restoring fi scal sanity, protecting Washington.” advertising for other Wisconsin TWITTER! Petitions were also fi led cover the story – or history. there are shouts of “Shame, marriage, safeguarding religious The PAC also endorsed state GOP candidates, including in last @wigazette to recall Lt. Gov. Rebecca She attended news confer- shame, shame.” One pro- liberty and protecting the rights Rep. Kelda Helen Roys and Dane summers’ recall races. Kleefi sch and Sens. Scott ences, demonstrations, ral- tester calls the legislation a Fitzgerald of Juneau, Pam lies, marches, sleep-ins and total attack on a generation Galloway of Wausau, Terry Walker’s bill signing. of people. Another demon- Moulton of Chippewa Falls The journalist, who had strator says young people and Van Wanggaard of Racine. planned to stay only a few were encouraged to enter Petition signatures still days in the capital, stayed “honorable professions and must be verifi ed and no date much longer. She went from now they’re getting screwed has been set for the election, lodging in a hotel to renting for it.” A shot of the Capitol which will likely be over the an apartment. shows a banner that reads summer. “I set up shop there,” “FAX EAT THE RICH.” Studio Clearance Mayfi eld said what she’s Mayfi eld said. “And I started “I have shot 95 percent of witnessed in Wisconsin is traveling around the state.” the fi lm,” said the fi lmmaker, “one state’s rejection of a Eventually she knew she who probably will return to conservative take-over … had a documentary to make Wisconsin for extra footage later this year. In January, Mayfi eld turned PhOtO: COuRtEsy sAm mAyFIELd crOWd-Funding cineMa to Kickstarter.com, a funding Filmmaker sam Mayfi eld is working on “Wisconsin rising,” a feature- SALE Sam Mayfi eld’s project got a boost in funding from service, to raise money for length documentary about the people’s revolt against gov. scott Walker’s BEST Kickstarter.com. editing, copyright research anti-union initiative. Mayfi eld, a video journalist, also made “silenced Another project found on Kickstarter is L.A. fi lm- and licensing, website con- Voices,” a 2010 documentary about the death of a migrant farmworker. SELECTION maker Ryan James Yezak’s “Second Class Citizens,” a struction, scoring and other Up to 75% Off broad-themed documentary about discrimination and post-production work. IN THE harassment of LGBT people and the battle for equality Online supporters pledged Fine Art and Crafts MORNING and respect. amounts from $1 to $5,000. Helping to Protect Yezak’s 7-minute promo for “Second Class Citizens” “Right now, all I am doing Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 contains archival footage of anti-gay propagandizing, is fundraising,” Mayfi eld said. What Matters to You Most 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BETTER BUY news reports on teen suicides, commentary on civil She hopes to travel the Waukesha Expo Center rights campaigns and images of LGBT icons. fi lm fest circuit after com- IN THE “There is far too much hate directed towards our pleting the documentary. 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI AFTERNOON community and I want to capture that hate on camera,” And she hopes that comple- Auto • Home • Business • Life Yezak said. “In addition, I want to explore where this hate tion will be this year, in advance comes from, why it continues to exist, and what we must of the general election. It’s Glenn Reinle www.ArtWorksWisconsin.com To Madison To Milwaukee 94 do to get rid of it.” important, she said, because REINLE INSURANCE N. 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BY THE NUMBERS ON THE RECORD On big lies and bleeding hearts At a recent rally for Gov. offense that the right has change. In 2009, only 51 per- { Editorial } Scott Walker, former Gov. been honing for 40 years. cent believed it. Last year, the Percentage of Fortune 500 Percentage of Total number of Fortune’s Tommy Thompson bellowed, Pokey old liberals, forever figure dropped to 44 percent. companies that have non- Fortune 500 companies “Best Companies To “In honor of Miss California USA’s “We are going to take our Opinion in defensive mode, are side- Another effective tac- discrimination policies that offer domestic Work For” that have non- first two openly lesbian contestants, state back!” JAMAKAYA tracked by complexity and tic has been mobilizing the that include gays: partner benefits: discrimination policies all beauty pageants will now feature Um, would that be the nuance. They’re generally too resentment of Americans, A million that include gays: a pantsuit competition.” state with the Republican been, the level of radicalism crippled by conscience to tell deflecting it from the real – Joan Rivers on Twitter. governor and executive of his second term will be Big Lies. bad guys, and targeting it at branch filled with right-wing truly frightening.” So Gov. Rick Perry labels fellow Americans. This can be ‘no thanks’ “I never let my politics supersede my manners. appointees? The state with Radicalism? Obama? The Social Security – a bipartisan, seen in the hostility aimed Apologists for Gov. Scott Walker are struggling to downplay the historic She came up with her husband and was sweet as Republican majorities in both guy who compromises away payroll tax-funded insurance at recipients of food assis- filing of more than one million signatures seeking his recall. can be. She was like, ‘My kids love the show. I don’t houses of the Legislature? any ideals he might have? Like program that’s kept gen- tance, jobless benefits and Walker’s supporters contend the number is inconsequential. They say % % watch it myself, but I’d love it if you could sign these The state with the Supreme removing the public option erations of older Americans Medicaid. Instead of acknowl- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett received more than a million votes in 2010 but postcards.’ It dawned on me that she didn’t know Court with a growing num- from the health reform bill? out of poverty – as a Ponzi edging and addressing the still lost the gubernatorial race to Walker. They maintain that the recall elec- what the hell ‘Glee’ was.” ber of ethically compromised, Having an economic team in scheme, a criminal enterprise. conditions that are increasing tion will be an ordinary race and that Walker will win again. 86Percentage in 2002: 66Percentage in 2002: 100Number in 2002: – “Glee” star Darren Criss recounts corporate-funded conserva- bed with Wall Street? Not Every GOP presidential can- poverty, too many Americans, We disagree. There are one million signals that the recall election will be an encounter with Michele Bachmann for Details tives? coming out in support of didate denies the growing, coached by right-wing anything but ordinary. And while the 2010 race was Walker’s to lose, given 61 % 34 % 95 magazine. It’s those trying to oust marriage equality? Hmm… irrefutable evidence of global media, are blaming the vic- the national backlash against the Democrats over the economy, this time it Walker who are trying to Nevertheless, Gingrich warming, calling it fraudulent tims and grousing about the will be Walker playing defense. “(Citizens United) was one of the worst deci- take their state back. But sounded alarmed and prob- and an anti-business plot. small amount of their taxes Numbers do count. The recall effort has already drawn more participa- sions I have ever seen. I predict to you that there then not much of today’s ably succeeded in alarming These and other Big Lies supporting our fragile safety tion than any such race in the nation’s history. That’s how energized Walker’s will be huge scandals associated with this huge political rhetoric is based on many listeners. Similar fear- are gaining traction. Every hit net. opponents are. flood of money.” logic or truth. Republicans mongering about socialism, against Social Security adds I have attended many con- When California voters ousted Gov. Grey Davis in 2003, only 7 percent – U.S. Sen. John McCain condemning the 2010 and right-wing ideologues are “death panels,” illegal immi- to the drip, drip, drip wearing servative conferences and it of voters signed recall petitions. By contrast, 23 percent of Wisconsin voters U.S. Supreme Court decision that guaranteed free particularly adept at the poli- grants, government regula- down of people’s confidence is deeply disturbing to hear signed petitions to recall Walker. { Feedback } speech rights for corporations, paving the way for the tics of fear, of the Big Lie and tion and more have become in the one modest retire- the mostly white, well-off Walker and his supporters appear confident he can buy his way out of this creation of unaccountable super PACs. of mobilizing resentment. staples of right-wing rhetoric. ment program protected audiences complain how bad pickle. The day petitions were filed against him, Walker was in New York at a Fear is the central motif of Like fear-mongering, Big from Wall Street sharks. they all have it and express fundraiser hosted by the disgraced former chairman of AIG, bowing before Calling out family, mass firings, daily epi- LGBT people in their lives. “But if he wants to make it, he will have to soften Newt Gingrich’s campaign. In Lies are declared boldly The ongoing corporate- contempt for those who are the same people who toppled the economy. The campaign ads stemming from bullies is not thets, assaults, harassment, They also love fairness and some of his positions. To take a stand against homo- his closing statement at the and repeated frequently, funded campaign to deny the truly oppressed or struggling. that appearance should be entertaining. bullying humiliation, death, and sui- equality and inclusion. They sexuality or to oppose divorce is harmful. Principles GOP debate in Charleston, often gaining credibility. science of global warming Have they no shame? Walker and his supporters don’t seem to understand there’s a lot more (The following is an open let- cides. We know that if your do not live in fear of those count, but in politics one must have the capacity to S.C., he called President Conservatives are much bet- has been incredibly effective. Liberals aren’t perfect. behind those one million signatures than outrage over Walker’s union bashing. ter to Karen Santorum, wife of husband becomes president who are different. My mom be open-minded.” Barack Obama “the most ter at Big Lies than liberals. A 2007 Harris Poll found But the next time someone Wisconsinites are boiling mad over the jobs the state has lost every month since anti-gay GOP presidential can- of our country our long suf- was such a person, and I am – Maria Malacarne Santorum, husband of dangerous president of our Lies don’t always last in the that 71 percent of Americans accuses me of being a bleed- Walker signed his destructive budget into law (while neighboring states gained didate Rick Santorum. It first fering will only deepen and sure you could have been GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s late lifetime, and if he is re-elect- long run, but they are an believed the burning of fossil ing heart, I plan to say, “Thank jobs). Tens of thousands of Wisconsinites are angry they no longer have health care appeared in the Advocate.) magnify. too. cousin, expressing her liberal Italian family’s dismay ed after the disaster he has essential tactic in the 24/7 fuels contributed to climate you.” or vital school programs for their kids because Walker sacrificed those necessities Karen, we need to talk. So yes, we are calling In some ways, it’s very over the right-wing politics of their American relative. to give tax gifts to the wealthy – gifts that he promised would create jobs. And by that, I mean that I him what he is: a sancti- sad. In another two or three Then there’s that ongoing investigation into Walker’s Milwaukee County need to talk and you need to monious bigot who believes months, the cameras will be “(Barney Frank) chooses a party that supports staff, which has already yielded some embarrassing headlines and promises listen. You love your husband that we are dangerous, sick, gone, and the press will not his values. They’ve chosen a party that supports We’ve got the numbers to win to produce more. There’s Walker’s transparent pandering to his rich benefac- – I get that. You love your and evil. We are telling the care about you or Rick. The their income – a party that denigrates them and tors and cronies. And, worst of all, there is the way that Walker has divided faith — fine by me. But when truth about his vision and his march of justice will continue, treats them with disrespect.” No. 1: Unless you have effort and courage at every for a marriage license. When the state by engaging in a level of partisan bullying perhaps unprecedented in you pretend that hate is love, beliefs about us. That is NOT leaving you and your family a – House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi been in a buried time cap- opportunity. We must let no you’re denied, go to court. Wisconsin politics. that lies are truth, and that bullying, it’s about saving forgotten footnote on the commenting on the attacks made on out U.S. Rep. sule for the last 15 years, shot go unanswered, and we You can represent yourself That all adds up to a difficult record to buy his way out from under. victims are oppressors, you our own lives. Your husband wrong side of history. I’m Barney Frank by members of GOProud, a conserva- you know the Republicans Opinion must be proactive commu- and it will cost very little. I There is some good news for Walker. Apparently his disapproval rating is have become insane. would erase the landmark glad we talked, Karen. I feel tive Republican gay group. will vote at all levels for BILL McCONKEY nicators in person, on the did it. There are people to nowhere near as low as the one that Davis faced. In October 2011, the last Your husband believes and life-saving changes we better now. While I know candidates who, if elected, Web and in the media. show you how and help you. time Walker’s approval rating was polled, 51 percent of voters disapproved of that LGBT people cannot have seen over the past few you will keep saying what- “I do believe it’s generational, much like the civil will work to harm the LGBT ple with lots to lose and No. 4: Although some- You will have standing. The him – far fewer than the 75 percent of Californians who disapproved of Davis. be trusted to serve in the years, and revisit the hell of ever that reprobate PR firm rights movement. Young people started taking to community. That is a no- gain in elections. Lots. All of what personally risky, every fight should be made con- Walker also has virtually unlimited cash. The nation’s wealthiest special military, raise children, form a government that does not is telling you to say, at least the streets and things changed. This really is the final brainer. them should join the bat- American who “comes out” tinually and in every county. interests are aligned desperately behind him, and the U.S. Supreme Court stable relationships or be see us as fully human. we understand each other. leg of the civil rights movement.” If you care for members tle for equality at the polls strengthens our cause. I I don’t understand why not a ruling in Citizens United gave them a blank check. fully respected under the law. Given what so many of You and Rick are the haters. – Actor/director George Clooney on the of the LGBT community by donating, displaying yard know that is easy to say, but I single Wisconsin couple has Really, though, the only thing that can save Walker now is a contentious According to you, Rick may my brothers and sisters live My community is the victim, fight for full LGBT equality. and/or equality of treatment signs and bumper stickers, encourage you to find friends put up such a fight. Democratic primary that leaves the winner weary and tarnished. It’s not out love us, but honey, his love is through daily, you calling us and anyone paying attention for all American citizens, you doing opposition research and allies and enourage them No. 6: Get involved in of the question. Falling on the sword is a cherished Democratic tradition. killing us, and we want noth- bullies is contemptible. It knows the truth. “I cannot listen to stories about kids killing must support Democratic about Republican foes and to step out. The community the anti-bullying and anti- For Wisconsin’s sake, we hope this time Democrats resist the urge. ing to do with this abusive did not have to be this way. Kate Kendell themselves any longer without thinking (to myself), candidates. Even if the their donors, going door to needs them. hate efforts in your school relationship. Our community Many people of faith truly National Center for ‘When are you going to have a little blood on your Democrat is not friendly, he door, and making phone calls. No. 5: Go to court. I was districts and community. At has endured expulsion from and authentically do love the Lesbian Rights director shirt for not being honest about who you are?’” or she must vote with the Those who are not out denied standing on the sub- birth, an infant hates no one. – Todd Glass, a popular Los Angeles standup party in organizational votes. can still contribute in many stantive merits of my lawsuit People are taught to hate. comedian, exiting the closet. It is a must do. ways. against Wisconsin’s consti- But you can fight that in your No. 2: The population of Applying my multipli- tutional amendment against school district, in your local CEO/Principal Account Distribution “My mother knew I was gay and performed an Wisconsin residents 18 or er effect of seven to the equal marriage rights. Why? community and in your own Leonard Sobczak Executives Manager exorcism on me in an attempt to cure me.” older is about 4,354,800. Williams Institute’s estimate Because I am straight, mar- families. Carrie Delgado, Jim Lautenbach, Robert Wright – EricJames Borges, 19, of Visalia, Calif., who At least 5 percent of these of 4 million gay Americans, ried and have children. The Join the fight. It is vitally Publisher/ Marypat Wulff committed suicide after a traumatic coming-out people are lesbian or gay – LGBT people and their allies court said the amendment important. Editor in Chief office assistant NATIONAL Anita Gielow experience that’s 277,740 people. Each itotal at least 21,000,000 did not directly impact me, The Wisconsin Gazette is published every other week Louis Weisberg of them has at least seven people strong. With these so I had no standing. Bill McConkey is a profes- and distributed throughout the Milwaukee area, Madison, ADVERTISING people – friends and family numbers and these activities, I argued that the straight sional public speaker, trainer, Racine, Kenosha, and 40 other cities statewide. NATIONAL NEWS Editor Rivendell Media, (212) 242-6863 CONTRIBUTORS members – who love and we can win. community was allowed to political consultant and social To have WiG delivered to your address, contact Adam Horwitz, Debra Brehmer, Lisa Neff No. 3: Straight allies and vote on an amendment that activist. He is the author of [email protected] or call 414-961-3240, ext. 101 Entertainment Jody Hirsh, Rick Karlin, support them. That equals 1,524,180 pro-equality resi- friends must speak up and did not impact them. But still “Fighting the Merchants of Creative Director Editor Cory Liebmann, Jamakaya, WiG Publishing, LLC. © 2012 dents. fight anti-gay rhetoric and I was denied standing. Hate: the War for America’s Jim Lautenbach Gregg Shapiro Mike Muckian, Kat Murrell Please recirculate and recycle this publication. So, the community and its activities. It must become a If you want to be married, Soul.” For more information, go allies equal 1,801,910 peo- cause to which we donate go the courthouse and ask to www.billmconkey.com. 16 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 17

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BuLLying from 1 Education Network. the Southern Poverty Law one word on Facebook – The week of Jan. 23, the Institute. “Unfreakingbelievable.” New York-based GLSEN Uttecht also remains con- The father had many more sponsored No Name-Calling cerned about the climate for WISCONSIN GAZETTE ENTERTAINMENT words for Shawano School Week in partnership with LGBT students and children District administrators and several companies and lead- of gay parents in the district. WiGOUT! teachers in the days that fol- ing educational associations. “Kids in the closet, they must lowed. For the campaign, teachers be scared right now,” said despite her reputation “This is bullying,” Uttecht received lesson plans, educa- the 33-year-old Uttecht, who as demanding, Patti said. “What impact does this tors got tips to counter bul- came out three years ago LuPone says she takes have on gay kids in school? I lying and students made but- after years of struggling with things as they come. want kids to be safe. But how tons and posters to spread his own fears. she performs “the can they feel safe with this?” the No Name-Calling mes- Uttecht, who is on the BRASSY gypsy in My soul,” sage: “No Sticks. No Stones. Menominee Indian Head a collection of her harMFuL WOrds No Dissing.” Start Policy Council, has greatest works, on Kids grow up hearing, GLSEN also shared the requested another appear- Feb. 1 at Madison’s “Sticks and stones may break findings of “Playgrounds ance before the Shawano Overture center for your bones/but words will and Prejudice: Elementary School District School Board the arts. For more never hurt you.” But there’s School Climate in the United – this time under an agenda information, visit evidence – in science and States,” a survey of 1,065 item so board members can GYPSY www.overturecenter.org. day-to-day life – that words grade-schoolers and 1,099 respond to his concerns. PhOtO: COuRtEsy not only hurt but incite phys- grade-school teachers. In the meantime, the fam- though always ical violence. The survey found: ily is hearing from support- On Jan. 11, EricJames • Forty-fi ve percent of ele- ive families and faculty in Borges, a 19-year-old intern mentary school students PhOtO: COuRtEsy NICK uttECht the Shawano district. The well-rehearsed, with a gay crisis hotline, com- and 49 percent of elemen- tanner uttecht, rear left, and his family. controversy has, in a sense, mitted suicide. Weeks before, tary school teachers regu- outed the family. Borges made a video for the larly hear “that’s so gay” in questions from students their family did much to offer The point-counterpoint “My friends are quite OK Patti LuPone is anti-bullying “It Gets Better” a negative way. about LGB people and 41 a complete lesson in family feature also was removed with it … with words of project. He recalled being • Twenty-six percent of stu- percent are comfortable diversity, gay parenting and from leftover copies of the encouragement,” Tanner tormented in his Christian- dents and teachers hear answering questions about no-name calling. Hawk Post. said. “Some of my friends I a risk-taker right home and assaulted at homophobic remarks such transgender people. Nick Uttecht, who works But Uttecht, who read a never wanted to tell, but they school. “My name was not as “fag” and “lesbo” in • Seven in 10 students say as an emergency medical three-page statement to the accept it too. He is my dad By Michael Muckian chooses to perform. It’s not just Eric, but Faggot,” he said. grade school. Students at they have learned about technician, complained to school board on Jan. 16, said and always will be. There isn’t Contributing writer that her repertoire includes many Gay California teen Jeffrey a similar percentage hear family diversity, but only the high school principal, the he still wants assurances of anything wrong with him.” Having set the standard for many of the choicest musical selections Fehr also committed suicide negative racial comments. two in 10 have learned district superintendent and disciplinary measures against Now Tanner has taken of the juiciest roles the musical stage ever written. With her soaring in January. The 18-year-old • Three-fourths of students about families with gay or the school board about the the faculty advisor to the up the cause at his middle has to offer, Patti LuPone is fre- voice, uncanny comic timing and was found hanging in the report that students at lesbian parents. student newspaper article on paper and the student. school, where he has been quently asked to name her favorite. larger-than-life presence, LuPone entrance to his family’s home their school are called • Nearly 90 percent of gay parents. The anti-gay commen- wearing rainbow-adorned She bristles at the question. is one diva who inevitably delivers. on New Year’s Day. Fehr’s names, made fun of or elementary school teach- District superintendent tary, which begins with the “coming out” buttons. “I don’t have a favorite anything Although three decades yawned father said, “For years and bullied with at least some ers surveyed said they Todd Carlson responded, false statement that same- “A few teachers have – it’s too binding,” she snapped between her two Tony wins, they years, people knocked him regularity. Most com- include representations “Offensive articles cultivating sex couples can marry in 11 questioned my pin that I’m into the receiver as she prepared were years fi lled with constant down for being different. It monly this is because of of different families in the a negative environment of states and cites the work wearing and said it was inap- for a recent performance in work at a craft she’s never stopped damaged him. It wore on him. students’ looks or body classroom, but only 21 disrespect are not appro- of long-discredited sex propriate,” he said. “I had to Kansas City with frequent co-star striving to perfect. He could never fully believe size, followed by not being percent report representa- priate or condoned by the researcher Paul Cameron, explain what it was for and Mandy Patinkin. “I’m a tourist and LuPone, a Long Island, N.Y., how wonderful he was, and good at sports, how well tion of LGB parents and Shawano School District.” was not edited for accuracy they then said it was OK. I I’m a fan, and it’s too limiting to tie native, was seemingly born for how many people loved him.” they do at schoolwork, only 8 percent report rep- Carlson, in a statement or the credibility of asser- want kids to know it is OK myself down to favorites.” the theater, a conceit she readily “School climate and vic- not conforming to tradi- resentation of transgender to the Green Bay Gazette, tions, Uttecht complained. to be gay and it is OK to The Broadway legend went on allows. Her parents were teach- timization can affect stu- tional gender norms/roles parents. also wrote, “We sincerely Cameron, he observed, was have gay parents. I’m afraid to explain that she’s always been a ers, as is her brother William. But gig, it was one of her least favor- of his “Sunset Boulevard.” Her the most challenging composer, dents’ educational outcomes or because people think apologize to anyone we may expelled from the American this will make kids not come risk-taker, both in her life and her her great-grand-aunt was the cel- ites, as she wrote in “Patti LuPone: contract had called for LuPone to both lyrically as well as musically,” and personal development at they’re gay. POsitiVe reP have offended and are taking Psychological Association out and be who they are and profession. Despite her infamous ebrated 19th century opera singer A Memoir.” Never one to mince also open the show on Broadway, she said. “It all starts and ends with every grade level,” said Eliza • About 48 percent of In Shawano, in the fi rst steps to prevent items of this and has worked with the that is wrong.” reputation for being exacting and Adelina Patti. Her other brother words, LuPone spared few bad but the composer decided to Sondheim.” Byard, executive director of teachers said they feel month of 2012, Nick and nature from happening in the Family Research Institute, Uttecht said of his son, demanding, LuPone described her- Robert LuPone originated the role ones for her “Life Goes On” co- replace her in New York with She’s also a fan of Cole Porter. the Gay, Lesbian & Straight comfortable answering Tanner Uttecht and others in future.” labeled a hate group by “I’m so proud of him.” self as someone who waits to see of Zach in “A Chorus Line.” star Bill Smitrovich. Glenn Close. She learned about The 1987 Lincoln Center revival of what life will bring her way and While she’s largely been regard- Only Andrew Lloyd Webber, her fi ring from a gossip column. Porter’s “Anything Goes” earned then makes the most of it. ed as a musical star throughout who fi red her from “Sunset “I didn’t take it well,” LuPone her a 1987 Tony Award nomina- LuPone is bringing her devil- her career, LuPone has signifi cant Boulevard,” fares worse in her writes in her memoir in an unchar- tion. More recently, she won nearly For news may-care attitude to “The Gypsy dramatic acting experience. juicy backstage chronicle. acteristic moment of understate- every theater award on the planet updated daily in My Soul,” her one-woman show LuPone was part of the fi rst Ironically, it was Webber who ment. The saga ended with LuPone for her nuclear portrayal of Rose that stops at Madison’s Overture graduating class at Juilliard School’s gave LuPone her breakout role as winning a hefty settlement from in the 2009 revival of “Gypsy.” Center for the Arts on Feb. 1. Even drama division. Eva Peron in 1979’s “Evita.” Under Webber for breach of contract. Last year LuPone found herself though our conversation was only Since 1977, she’s been a fre- the direction of Harold Prince, she “I would never work with on stage with the New York City about two weeks prior to opening, quent collaborator with playwright scored her fi rst Tony for the role. Andrew Lloyd Weber again under Ballet in a production of Kurt LuPone said she’d yet to decide on David Mamet in his gritty, natu- But, “‘Evita’ was the worst any circumstances,” LuPone said. Weill’s and Bertolt Brecht’s satiric wisconsin the fi nal playlist. ralistic dramas. Her portrayal of experience in my life,” she said “But I sing ‘Don’t Cry for Me ballet chanté “The Seven Deadly gazette.com Like she said, she’s a risk-taker. Jolly in “The Old Neighborhood,” in a 2007 NYT interview. “I was Argentina’ all the time in my per- Sins.” It’s a place in which, a few “I sing for about two hours,” received rave reviews. screaming my way through a part formances. Some of his songs are years ago, LuPone would never she said. “There will be some show In fact, LuPone is perhaps best that could only have been written very good.” have seen herself. tunes, some songs the audience known among hoi polloi for her TV by a man who hates women.” Despite her hesitancy to iden- “It’s part of being a risk-taker,” may not recognize and, I hope, a role as Libby Thatcher, the mother Nevertheless, in 1993, she took tify favorites, LuPone admits that LuPone said. “I don’t hope for any- few laughs.” of a son with Down syndrome, on another chance with Webber, Broadway composer Stephen thing. It’s more exciting for me to But there’s little at risk for the ABC drama “Life Goes On.” traveling to London to appear as Sondheim holds a special place in wait and see what life has in store the audience, no matter what she Although it was her best-known Norma Desmond in the premiere the musical pantheon. “He is by far for me.” 22 W i s c O n s i n g a Z e t t e . C OM | January 26, 2012 W i s c O n s i n g a Z e t t e . C OM | January 26, 2012 23 Larson’s monologues Glass’s opera ‘Galileo Galilei’ come to life in musical is as unorthodox as its subject By Michael Muckian recorded many of the songs with nated the role of Mimi in “RENT” Contributing writer overdubbing or additional singers on Broadway, and Larson’s father “In a dark time, the eye begins during his life,” Smith says. “The Al Larson to better understand to see,” wrote American poet Theater addition of actual cast members the character of Jon. Theodore Roethke. That same MICHAEL MUCKIAN was a logical extension. The “Our entire cast has worked conceit may have contributed emotional journeys benefit from hard to ground their characters to the construction of “Galileo Fans of the musical “RENT” being told by multiple voices.” in the real people in Jon’s life,” Galilei,” minimalist composer are, by default, fans of its creator, Soulstice’s production expand- Smith says. “Where the charac- Phillip Glass’ biographical opera the late Jonathan Larson. And ed the original three-member ter is really an archetype, we’ve of the 17th century scientist and fans of Larson would do well cast to seven. Smith believes tried to establish who it was that astronomer. History remembers to treat themselves to Soulstice the extended cast improves the Larson was trying to get his audi- Galileo as the man persecuted by Theatre’s production of “tick, tick musical harmonies and adds to ences to understand when he the Catholic Church for his sup- Featuring Fine Food … BOOM!,” Larson’s musical depth of the story. told the story in the first place.” port of the theory that the earth that preceded his better known There are distinct comparisons For as much fun as the musical is, revolved around the sun. in a Casual Atmosphere Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award- between “tick, tick … BOOM!” Smith says “tick, tick … BOOM!” is Glass’s 2002 work, performed winning update of “La Boheme.” and Stephen Sondheim’s underscored by a serious message by Madison Opera Jan. 26-29, Chef Owned & Operated A portion of the proceeds “Company,” a parallel that Smith for audience members. tells Galileo’s life story in reverse. from ticket sales benefit AIDS says is an intentional result of the “We know that Jon’s efforts It begins with his final days as Research Center of Wisconsin. P h oto : C o u rt e s y relationship Larson had with the and sacrifices were rewarded a blind old man forced by the The story of “tick, tick … Jonathan Larson, the late out Broadway composer. In fact, just a few years later with the Inquisition to recant his theo- Valentine’s Day BOOM!,” which started out as composer of “RENT.” Sondheim was a mentor of sorts amazing success of “RENT,” but ries to save his life. The ensuing a musical monologue, concerns to Larson, attending the compos- we also know, tragically, that he 90-minute narrative traces back- Foreplay the character of Jon (Jordan acters and incidents were compi- er’s workshop performance of did not live to see the full mea- ward through that life, touching Gwiazdowski), an aspiring musi- lations of people and events, not “Superbia,” another Larson play. sure of that success,” Smith says. on the moments that contrib- On Saturday, Feb. 11 cal theater composer, and his fear precise retellings,” Smith says. “I “While both ‘tick’ and “We hope that audiences will uted to his scientific achieve- Seatings from 4 to 10 pm that he has chosen the wrong think everyone can relate to the ‘Company’ take place around the come away from the show with a ments and his realization that path for his life. On the eve of idea of chasing a dream and hav- birthday of the main character desire to go for the brass ring in humankind is not the center of Call to check on specials turning 30, Jon considers leav- ing to decide whether or not to and address coming-of-age issues, their own lives.” the universe. ing the theater for a safer, more continue its pursuit.” ‘Company’ focuses much more The unusual structure of P h oto : m A d i s on O pera and for reservations financially secure future, only to Larson performed the work, on the character’s emotional jour- Glass’ 18th opera suits the sub- John Arnold as the younger Galileo and William Joyner as the older Galileo in Madi- recant at the last moment and which debuted in 1990, as a solo ney and readiness for marriage,” On stage ject matter. The reverse sto- son Opera’s upcoming production. TUESDAYS follow his heart. artist until his death on Jan. 25, Smith says. “The life stages of the Soulstice Theatre pres- rytelling provides clarity to a All You Can Eat Mussels Although the story seems 1996, from aortic dissection, a two characters are vastly different, ents Jonathan Larson’s fairly verbose libretto by Glass, Opera fans may find some of does he generally put heavy focus autobiographical in nature, it’s condition caused by undiagnosed as are the core personal con- “tick, tick …BOOM!” Jan. Mary Zimmerman and Arnold Glass’ music challenging. Don’t on character motivation or inter- On stage $8 per person not, according to Jillian Smith, a Marfan syndrome. After Larson’s flicts they face, making ‘tick’ truly a 26-Feb. 11 at the Keith Weinstein – clarity that might expect the lush romanticism of active dialogue. His musical lan- Madison Opera’s produc- Soulstice Theatre board member death, playwright David Auburn unique work in its own right.” Tamsett Theatre, 3770 have been lost in a standard nar- Puccini or Verdi, or the classical guage tends toward rhythm and tion of Phillip Glass’ “Galileo WEDNESDAYS who also directed the show. revised the work, creating a Both Smith and Gwiazdowski S. Pennsylvania Ave., St. rative style, according to director construction of Mozart. Glass’ texture rather than melody and Galilei” runs Jan. 26-29 for “Larson told these stories as three-act musical that premiered worked closely with friends and Francis. Go to www.soulsti- A. Scott Parry. minimalist, often atonal approach harmony,” Parry says. “However, four performances at The 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine part of the one-man rock mono- off Broadway in 2001. family of Larson, including actor cetheatre.org. “Near the opera’s end, there generates strong responses – ‘Galileo Galilei’ takes a more Playhouse at Overture & Draft Beer logue he performed, but the char- “Jon had performed and Daphne Rubin-Vega, who origi- is a line regarding Galileo’s inven- negative as well as positive – traditional approach than most of Center for the Arts in tion of the telescope, that ‘we from listeners. the composer’s otheroperas due Madison. Some performances are looking backwards through But even if “Galileo” is not to its unusually dense libretto already have sold out. For THURSDAYS Artworks returns to Waukesha for annual clearance sale the glass, seeing the image twice a textbook operatic score, and compact plot delivered as 10 more information, go to 1/2 Off Appetizers & twisted over,’” Parry says. “It is Glass takes a more traditional swiftly moving scenes.” http://madisonopera.org. this concept of seeing Galileo’s approach with it than some of his Central to the emotional nar- BREAKING NEWS $4 House Wine & Sangria own life this way, as if through a other work. rative is the relationship between telescope, that gives reason for “Glass does not write opera Galileo (tenors William Joyner Madison Symphony Orchestra. UPDATED DAILY HAPPY HOUR the opera’s unique construction.” in the usual narrative sense, nor and John Arnold as the older The production takes advantage and younger versions of the of The Playhouse’s intimate size wisconsingazette.com 4-6pm Tue. thru Sat. character) and daughter Maria and thrust stage. SKYLIGHT GETS NEW NAME Celeste (sopranos Jaime-Rose “I am thrilled by the opportuni- Beginning Feb. 1, Skylight Opera Theatre will be operating Guarrine and Jennfier DeMain, ty of producing this opera in such Open Tue. thru Thur. under a new name: Skylight Music Theatre. daughter of Madison Symphony a wonderful and unique space,” 4pm to 9pm The organization began 50 years ago as Skylight Theatre Orchestra maestro John DeMain, Parry says. “The Playhouse allows and evolved through the years to be known as Skylight Comic also representing different ages.) for a very immediate and inti- Fri. & Sat. 4pm to 10pm Opera, The Skylight and the current moniker Skylight Opera A Catholic nun, Maria Celeste mate level of performance from Detail from “Splash,” Theatre. But a press release says that board members and staff characterizes Galileo’s internal the cast while providing a venue conflict between his scientific in which to bring the piece into a mixed media by Michael Anderson. “Autumn” by Cynthia Linnabary. no longer feel that name works for them. 1801 S. 3rd St. “Skylight firmly believes that opera is a critical part of the discoveries and devotion to the the audience rather than having music theater canon and its dedication to performing at least church that sought to discredit it viewed at arm’s length within a Milwaukee, WI 53204 ArtWorks presents its annual studio clearance sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Waukesha one opera a year will not change,” the statement said. “But him. In exploring their relation- proscenium. The production will Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha. Artists of various media from all over the Midwest attend ship, the opera also addresses envelop the audience in a way NEW WINE SHOP! 5 blocks south of the Allen Bradley because it produces the full spectrum of music theater, the the annual event to sell old, discontinued and damaged pieces to the public at reduced prices. Included are name ‘Skylight Opera Theatre’ doesn’t accurately reflect the full this question, albeit with little I think this opera has not been 3001 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Clock Tower on 3rd & Maple paintings, jewelry, fiber, photography, ceramics, mixed media and wood. breadth of productions. Skylight’s goal in the name change is to resolution. able to do previously.” Bay View, WI 53207 Admission is $3 at the door – or get free admission by donating two canned food items. Food and admis- accurately capture the range of experiences patrons may have Guest conductor Kelly Kuo, Add to that the intellect Second Floor (414) 482-1950 sion fees collected benefit the Food Pantry of Waukesha County. Children under 12 and adults over 65 can throughout each season.” who last appeared with the behind it, and “Galileo Galilei,” Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m.– 8 p.m. 414-837-5950 attend at no charge, and parking is free. For more information, go to artworksmadison.com. – Louis Weisberg Madison Opera conducting Madison Opera’s modest mid- Closed Sunday www.triskelesrestaurant.com – L.W. Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte” in 2009, year production, may be its most www.pastichewines.net conducts 13 members of the compelling offering of the season. 24 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 25

From “albert nobbs.” a cross-dressing close, PhOtO: COuRtEsy a rusty ‘iron Lady’ are among new fi lm releases

the fl oorboards of his room Albert expresses an interest Soderbergh is a master of his at Morrison’s. Everything in hotel maid Helen (Mia art. He excels at multi-char- Film goes smoothly until he Wasikowska). But Helen has acter pieces, and “Haywire” meets painter Hubert (Janet her eye on ruffi an Joe (Aaron fi ts the Soderbergh mold. GREGG SHAPIRO McTeer), hired by Morrison’s Johnson), who vows to get When we fi rst encounter owner Mrs. Baker (Pauline the two of them to America. Mallory (mixed martial artist ‘aLBert nOBBs’ Collins) to touch up the hotel. “Albert Nobbs” is, fi rst Gina Carano), she is trying to A patron at Morrison’s When Albert and Hubert and foremost, Glenn Close’s blend in at a cafe in upstate Hotel refers to Albert Nobbs are forced to share the bed movie. She owns every frame New York. That doesn’t last (Glenn Close) as “such a in Albert’s room, his secret she’s in, although McTeer long, because soon she’s kick- kind little man.” If only he is revealed. Fortunately for gives her a run for her money. ing the living daylights out knew. Albert, a self-described Abert, he and Hubert have The movie is at turns sweet of Aaron (Channing Tatum), “bastard” with a convent something in common. and sad. It should come as no who has tracked her down. education, was born female. While keeping each oth- surprise that there is death Badly banged up, she grabs Underneath the spit-spot er’s secrets, the two also and disease and tragedy on- cafe diner Scott (Michael suit, tight-fi tting corset and reveal their personal sto- screen. But there is also a Angarano) and comman- Continued she tells her husband Denis from their previous marriag- layers of bandaging, Albert is ries. Albert is intrigued by kind of redemption and joy. deers his car. As they drive last one, which took her to (Jim Broadbent) about it. The es will strengthen theirs. But still a woman. But he’s lived Hubert’s situation, especial- The cast of familiar faces adds away from the cafe, she tells Barcelona and Dublin, among problem is that Denis has that assumption is about to so long as a man and is so ly since he is married to to fi lm’s entertainment value. him her story. other places, involved the been dead for several years. be put to the test. desperate to hold onto his a woman named Cathleen The daughter of Marine transfer of a Chinese dis- So now the stage has been First, there’s the arrival, job in 19th century Dublin (Bronagh Gallagher). This ‘hayWire’ John (Bill Paxton), Mallory sident from a safe house to set for “The Ghost and Mrs. on their New York doorstep, that Nobbs can’t even recall bit of information leads the Steven Soderbergh really was also in the service doing the supposedly safe hands of Thatcher.” of Buzzy’s fl aky, irrespon- his birth name. usually levelheaded Albert can do anything. From his special ops. Her excep- government offi cials. “The Iron Lady” shifts sible, substance abusing, sex Albert’s day-to-day exis- to begin dreaming about Spalding Gray doc “And tional talents made her a But the whole thing was a back and forth from the addict half-sister Linda (Kerry tence consists of working the possibilities in his life, Everything Is Going Fine” to valuable commodity and an set-up, orchestrated by her present day to the past. Bishé). Linda is the kind of From “the iron Lady.” and keeping an account of his including romance. At the his sci-fi thriller “Contagion” in-demand hire for special boss and psycho ex-boyfriend In the former, the retired self-absorbed character who PhOtO: COuRtEsy earnings, which lie hidden in encouragement of Hubert, to his “Ocean’s” series, and dangerous missions. Her Kenneth (Ewan McGregor). MT drinks too much, hal- comes back to town and As she plots her revenge lucinates conversations with expects to pick up where she (and her future, for sequel’s Denis, is cold and unfeeling left off with ex-boyfriend Miles sake), she encounters an toward her devoted daugh- (Johnny Solo), despite the fact array of untrustworthy men, ter Carol (Olivia Colman) that he has recently married. all of whom she has no prob- and is generally a prisoner in Then there’s Dara (Dara lem disposing of. her own home. In the visits Coleman), Katie’s perpetu- “Haywire” is sparked by to her past, we learn that ally penniless and pretentious elements reminiscent of grocer’s daughter Margaret actor ex-husband. Finally, “The Girl With the Dragon always had deeply conserva- Katie’s older sister Marsha Tattoo,” “The Debt,” and tive roots. Thatcher’s social (Marsha Dietlein) and her the best of the “Mission: awkwardness failed to deter husband of 18 years Max Impossible” series. It’s a taut the smitten young Denis (Max Baker) are experiencing and violent thriller, perfect (Harry Lloyd), who made her their own domestic issues. for heating up the winter his wife and encouraged her And people worry that gay movie season. political leanings. marriage is going to ruin Unfortunately, the time things? This movie suggests ‘the irOn Lady’ transitions are haphazard straight people are doing a If you thought that out les- and distracting. Streep is ulti- pretty good job of it them- bian director Phyllida Lloyd mately the glue (or maybe selves. couldn’t sink any lower than that should be the hairspray) As the story unfolds, she did with her offensive that holds this whole fl imsy the characters alternate movie version of the annoying affair together. A massive dis- between talking to each Abba musical “Mamma Mia!,” appointment on many levels, other and addressing the you’d be wrong. Teaming “The Iron Lady” has all the camera. It’s a device that up once again with Meryl grace of an anvil. works for the fi lm’s comedic Streep (who apparently can’t and dramatic purposes. In say no) for the unfl attering ‘neWLyWeds’ spite of their best efforts, biopic of the extremely unlik- Writer/director/actor Buzzy and Katie’s happy new able British Prime Minister Edward Burns continues marriage is already beginning Margaret Thatcher, Lloyd has his quest to be the Irish to show signs of strain. Will outdone herself. Catholic Woody Allen with they weather the storms Rusty and dented, “The his edgy new romantic com- around them or be blown Iron Lady” begins with the edy “Newlyweds.” The titular apart? Genuinely funny and doddering present-day newlyweds, personal trainer intimate, “Newlyweds” fi nds Thatcher (master of accents Buzzy (Burns) and restau- Burns at the peak of his Streep, who is as magnetic rant manager Katie (Caitlin skills. “Newlyweds” is avail- as ever), sneaking out to the Fitzgerald), are both on able on Video on Demand via local shop for a pint of milk. their second marriage. They iTunes, Vudu and other Web Shocked by the high price, believe the lessons learned sources. 26 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 27 Memoir fi nds humor in end-of-life caregiving begun to write it? a gay guy. You sit me next to mother-in-law, who’s actually Robert Leleux: That’s a some old lady with a mouth doing quite well now, when great question. Both, I sup- on her and I’m a happy fella. they were going through that. Interview pose. I can be a very slow My grandmother would defi - I also worked hard to dis- GREGG SHAPIRO writer. It’s a meditative pro- nitely fall into that category tract my mother and take her cess for me. The wonder- (laughs). But what I’ve been out for pedicures or to the In “The Living End” (St. ful thing about a (New York struck by … is that, it speaks theater as often as I could. Martin’s Press, 2012), gay Times) “Modern Love” piece to a wider audience than I writer Robert Leleux’s sec- is that I knew exactly how ever would have imagined. in chapter 7, “twelve ond memoir, he brings the long it would have to be. It’s Not only have almost all of us Miles of Bad road,” reader up close to the expe- a wonderful way to force been touched by Alzheimer’s you write about humor rience of caring for a loved yourself to tell a complete in some way, we’ve all had the and why southerners one with Alzheimer’s disease narrative. I knew that I had a experience of someone we are funny. Would you – and the toll it takes on story that I was desperately love changing with time and say that you agree with family and friends. Leleux longing to tell, and I had no extreme old age. I’ve been the “tragedy + time = writes about his grandmoth- means of framing it. I thought, so moved by the way that comedy” equation? er Joann’s illness with loving “I bet if I framed this as a people have spoken to me I’m afraid I do (laughs). I care and respect. He keeps ‘Modern Love’ piece, I could about it. It makes me incred- so wish it was otherwise. a level head throughout the compel myself to give it some ibly happy to know that the Phrased in a more empower- book and even succeeds in sort of structure.” way I’ve written about it, in ing way, you have no control infusing the tale with much- some way, seems to rekindle over anything that occurs needed doses of humor. did you have a spe- people’s memories of people in your life. There’s almost I spoke with Leleux shortly cifi c audience in mind? that they’ve loved very much. nothing, as far as the circum- before the book’s publication. Yeah, because the world stances of your life goes, that is dying for stories about in addition to dealing is determined by you. It is a Gregg Shapiro: in the old ladies (laughs). I heard with your grandmoth- humbling human fact. We do chapter “hello, i Must Meryl Streep talking about er, your mother-in-law have control over the way we More Value. Be going,” you write Margaret Thatcher and play- yvella also became ill, tell the story. If you can fi nd a about the 2008 new ing old Margaret Thatcher. increasing your and way to keep the dignity of the york times essay you She said there’s really no your husband Michael’s situation and to honor what wrote about your group less tended to or roles as caregivers. thing to fl it in for a couple exponentially. It’s very easy to has occurred, but can also grandmother Joann spoken to than old ladies. It’s God’s work. I got to of weeks or months. …. It’s lose your way in that forest make it funny, I do feel that it and alzheimer’s. Was Maybe commercially it’s not be this kind of fun gay uncle another thing to do it day of caretaking. It was a bless- is one of humanity’s ways of More Service. that the basis for the the smartest idea, but I love (laughs), even to the older in, day out, day after day. ing to spend as much time winning and being victorious book or had you already older ladies. I’m that kind of people in my life. It’s one The diffi culty of it multiplies as I did with my mother and over circumstances. More Options. More Possibilities Milwaukee Apartment Homes Located on the East Side, Downtown, Shorewood and Whitefish Bay 3287 N. Oakland Ave. | Milwaukee, WI 53211 | 414-961-1822 eastmore.com 28 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 WiscOnsingaZette.cOM | January 26, 2012 29 divas come alive in new video releases Music from the small screen to the iPod ful and rewarding recording JOe JOnas The album suggests that tour was one of the star’s features elaborate sets (a at the piano for a couple music career. There’s nothing As one-third of Disney’s Laurie is better off being a fan Margaret cho. gayest shows ever. Identifying subway car, a broken-down of tunes, including the song music as alluring as “My Life Would prefab trio The Jonas of the music than performing PhOtO: COuRtEsy as a member of the LGBT Rolls Royce with a keyboard “Speechless,” one could Suck Without You” (from Brothers, Joe Jonas (the it. He’s a decent performer, dVdiva community as well as being under its hood, a fame mon- glimpse her potential. DVD GREGG SHAPIRO 2009’s “All I Ever Wanted”) most attractive of the bros) but the musical selections, GREGG SHAPIRO a fag hag, Cho cemented her ster) and almost a dozen cos- bonus content includes on her new disc “Stronger.” got a taste of the rock especially for a fi rst album, standing as a champion of tume changes, including killer “Backstage at The Monster ‘gLee’ But there’s still plenty to star life. Stepping out on have limited appeal. This runs ‘chO dePendent’ queer community causes. shoulder pads; a Latex nun Ball,” a photo gallery and Fox’s cash calf “Glee” hits recommend. “Mr. Know It his own on “Fastlife,” Jonas the risk of coming off as a Filmed in December 2010 The addition of music, with getup and the moving dress more. a new low with the seventh All,” “What Doesn’t Kill You sounds eager to snatch the novelty act. at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Cho performing the songs and headpiece for “So Happy installment of its “Glee: The (Stronger),” “Breaking Your crowns from the heads of Margaret Cho’s latest con- “I’m Sorry” (about a for- I Could Die”; and a spark-fi r- And don’t forget about: Music” series of soundtracks. Own Heart,” “You Love the Justins (Timberlake and BiLL MuMy cert doc “Cho Dependent” mer crush who killed his ing brassiere and panties for Adele’s DVD/CD set “Live Uninspired performances Me” and “Hello” make this a Bieber). Tracks such as “Just For the generation that combines her celebrated wife), “My Puss” (a duet with “Paparazzi,” among others. at the royal albert combined with pointless strong album. in Love” (the version minus came of age on 1960s TV stand-up comedy/monolo- gay comedian John Roberts, There is lots of posing and hall” is almost too good to song selection (“Hot For Lil Wayne), “Not Right Now,” (and those who came of gist style with music. Cho in which they sing as their strutting, as well as laughable be true. A consummate pro- Teacher” and “Uptown Girl,” ‘sOns OF “Take It and Run” and the age on the reruns of 1960s takes the audience on anoth- respective mothers), “Your but well-meaning dialogue. fessional, Adele is so at ease really?) earns this one an “F.” anarchy’ title cut indicate that it might TV), Billy Mumy is known er of her characteristically Dick” (on which she was Lady Gaga’s potty mouth on stage you’d think she was As covers of Coldplay’s “Fix The popular motorcycle be entirely possible for him as the actor who played side-splitting (and occasion- joined by the Atlanta Gay earns her a parental advisory born there. The true story You” go, the “Glee” rendi- gang-themed FX series “Sons to succeed. young Will Robinson on ally gross) journeys, beginning Men’s Chorus) and “No sticker. Her gratitude to her behind “Turning Tables” is tion doesn’t hold a candle to of Anarchy,” starring Charlie “Lost In Space.” Mumy has with the time she spent as Offense” (performed as the Little Monster fans is maybe worth the price of admission. the one performed by the Hunnam (from the origi- hugh Laurie been plying his trade as a a competitor on “Dancing encore) were pleasant addi- a little too effusive, border- “get along” from les- senior citizens in the docu- nal UK version of “Queer It probably looked like a singer/songwriter for more with the Stars.” Stressing the tions to the show. ing on disingenuous. There’s bian twin sisters Tegan and mentary “Young @ Heart.” as Folk”) and Katey Sagal good idea on paper, but the than 30 years. On his latest diffi culty of the process, Cho more than a bit of ego in her Sara contains a 15-track live The duet on “Somewhere,” (formerly known as one of fi nal result is anything but. album “Until The Big Bang delivers plenty of laughs, tell- ‘Lady gaga storytelling, which come off album as well as a DVD con- featuring Idina Menzel, isn’t Bette Midler’s Harlettes), has English actor Hugh Laurie, Whimpers,” he sounds like ing tales of her battle with Presents the as the kind of showbiz war sisting of three short fi lms. too bad. “Constant Craving” earned its own soundtrack. who was half of a comedy he could be a contemporary homophobic Bristol Palin MOnster BaLL stories you’d expect from “States” by Danny O’Malley is too faithful to the origi- “Songs of Anarchy: Music “glee” duo with out actor/writer of Joe Henry, especially on and her evil mother Sarah tOur’ someone who’s been at it far combines summer 2010 nal. But worst of all is the from Sons of Anarchy, PhOtO: COuRtEsy Stephen Fry before achiev- tracks such as “The Big Barn and her pronounced camel The concert DVD “Lady longer than La Gaga. But it’s tour footage with interviews blatant (and uncredited) rip- Seasons 1-4” makes good ing fame on the TV series is Burning,” “I Owe a Little toe. She also reveals that Cho also covers her family (including her Gaga Presents The Monster obvious that her fans (includ- and more. Elinor Svoboda’s off of Greg Laswell’s bril- use of Sagal’s vocal skills. usual songwriting-by-com- Martha Wainwright (“All By “House,” is an accomplished Money,” “The Other Side her own mother (who often Provincetown, spending her strong bond with her grand- Ball Tour,” fi lmed in early ing Liza Minnelli and Marisa “India” follows Tegan and liant arrangement of the The soundtrack includes her mittee suspects. The result Myself”) and Nellie McKay musician. Laurie’s debut disc of the Other Side” and the emitted a low-pitched moan money with LGBT business- father), boyfriends, sexting, 2011, opens with black-and- Tomei, who get shout-outs) Sara on their fi rst concert Cyndi Lauper hit “Girls Just singing “Son of a Preacher is a not-unpleasant series (“Wild Romantic Blues”), “Let Them Talk” is an excur- romantic “Isn’t That What of dread that only Margaret es, what it’s like to live in online sex and addictions. white pre-concert footage a worship her. When the Lady tour of the country. “For The Want to Have Fun,” origi- Man,” “Bird on a Wire” and of undistinguished tracks among others. sion into traditional blues. You Said?” could detect) was at every suburban Atlanta, attending She performs a priceless la “Truth or Dare,” shot in says jump, the Little Monsters Most Part” by Salazar was nally heard in Laswell’s ver- “Strange Fruit.” Other high- that could easily have been show and the olive oil trick Bonnaroo (and the detailed Cyndi Lauper imitation. a Lower East Side bodega ask, “How high?” fi lmed during two days of sion on the “Confessions lights include Audra Mae’s recorded by Katy Perry or that she learned. feces routine that it entailed), The “Cho Dependent” and backstage at Madison Unlike Donna Summer, shows in Vancouver, B.C. of a Shopaholic” (search it reading of “Forever Young” Gaga. Square Garden. Gaga gets who turned her back on the “Vh1 storytellers: on You Tube). If McKinley and Alison Mosshart’s take emotional in front of the gay following that made her dixie chicks” is a live was a real high school (and on “What A Wonderful ‘BOardWaLK make-up mirror, saying that career in favor of “capital H-I- DVD containing the full thankfully it’s not), someone World.” eMPire’ she still feels like “a fuckin’ M.,” Lady Gaga’s devotion to VH1 program performed by would be expelled for pla- There’s no reason loser high school kid.” But her LGBT fans seems sincere the outspoken country trio, giarism. greysOn chance why HBO’s lauded series like Dorothy leaving Kansas, and boundless. Throughout along with previously unseen Whether you fi rst saw “Boardwalk Empire” Gaga’s concert stage Oz is in the show, she celebrates her performances. KeLLy cLarKsOn 14-year-old Greyson Chance shouldn’t have an equally living color. Pride with infectious enthu- The deluxe two-DVD con- Poor Kelly Clarkson. As via his viral YouTube vid noteworthy soundtrack to Lady Gaga’s journey to siasm. cert fi lm set “Beyonce: if her support of Ron Paul performing Lady Gaga’s accompany it. That can be the Monster Ball involves a And there’s real talent Live at roseland- and constant denial of les- “Paparazzi” at a school tal- found on the various-art- broken-down car, an F train underneath all the distrac- elements of 4,” features bian rumors weren’t enough, ent show or on “The Ellen ist set “Boardwalk Empire, and a stroll through Central tions. Her vocals are never 26 live songs and a DVD she’ll forever be known as DeGeneres Show,” one thing Volume 1: Music from the Park to get to the last of canned like Britney’s or anthology of videos from the fi rst-season champ of was clear: The boy can sing HBO Original Series.” In her fi ve MSG shows. It also Fergie’s. And when she sat Beyonce’s “4” disc. “American Idol,” the 21st and play piano. “Hold On ‘Til addition to several instru- century version of low-rent the Night,” his debut album, mental numbers per- talent competition shows doesn’t include “Paparazzi.” formed by Vince Giordano From “Lady gaga Presents like “Star Search.” But give But there are 10 other songs, and the Nighthawks, there the Monster Ball tour.” her credit for turning such some co-written by Chance are period tunes sung by PhOtO: COuRtEsy a disgrace into a success- and many co-written by the Regina Spektor (“My Man”),

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JAN. 26, THURSDAY MARK BY BACK Atlantic Wave and Paris la Nuit perform at 7 p.m. as BY POPULAR part of the Jean’s Jazz series at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 wiGOut COLLIER DEMAND Northwestern (Highway 38) in Racine. Call 262-633-4218. ! Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, presents PARRISH “Dispatches from the Classroom: Exercises for Creative AND Writers and Creative Teachers” at 7 p.m. Call 414-332-1181. On the COBB Looking to the movies for inspiration, Danceworks presents “The Sequel!” through Jan. 29 at Danceworks Studio Theatre, CYNTHIA 1661 N. Water. Call 414-277-8480. OF

tOWn PHOTO The Milwaukee Premiere of Jonathan Larson’s “tick, tick... EDITED AND COMPILED BY GREGG SHAPIRO Boom!” runs through Feb. 11 at Soulstice Theatre, 3770 S. “the sequel!” Pennsylvania, Ste. 2 in St. Francis. See page 22 for a preview. through Jan. 29.

JAN. 27, FRIDAY FEB. 2, THURSDAY JAN. 29, SUNDAY Off The Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells, presents Wendy Sponsored by Lesbian Alliance, the “History of Women’s “Glorious!,” Peter Quilter’s play about Florence Foster Wasserstein’s “The Sisters Rosensweig” through Feb. 12. Music” concert features Women’s Voices Milwaukee at Call 414-327-3552. 7:30 p.m. at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 252 E. Jenkins, the Diva of Din, runs through Feb. 5 at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern (Highway 38) in Racine. Call Soulstice Theatre, 3770 S. Pennsylvania, Suite 2, in St. Highland. Francis, presents “Full Frontal Püppetry! (an evening of Skylight Opera Theatre presents “Gershwin & Friends” 262-633-4218. Combining jazz and classical music, Festival City Symphony Limited Entertainment with Angry Young Men, Ltd.),” a through Feb. 12 in the Cabot Theatre at Broadway Theatre new variety sketch comedy puppet show for adults, at 7:30 p.m. Center, 158 N. Broadway. Call 414-291-7800. presents “And All That Jazz” at 3 p.m. at The Pabst, 144 E. Boldt Arts Alive! Series presents “Swan Lake” at the Fox Wells. Call 414-286-3663. Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave. in Appleton. Madison’s AIDS Network goes back a few decades for their Call 920-730-3760. “I Love the 70s” Camp Bingo fundraiser. Doors open at 1 “La Pasión p.m. and the fi rst ball is called at 2:30 p.m. at The Edgewater, Flamenca” The Bay Players present “Wrong Window,” a comedy/ www.skylightopera.com 414-291-7800 mystery by Bill Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, tonight and 666 Wisconsin Ave. Visit www.madcampbingo.org for tickets or tomorrow night at Whitefi sh Bay High School Auditorium, more details. 1200 E. Fairmount in Whitefi sh Bay. For more info visit www. thebayplayers.com. opera theatre JAN. 31, TUESDAY Union South, between the Computer Sciences and Statistics Building and Engineering Hall on the south side of the UW-Madison campus, hosts the “Third Annual OPEN (Out Professional and Executive Network) Dinner Celebration,” featuring keynote speaker Paula Bonner, VITO president and CEO of the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association. Visit openmadison.org for more information. The bracing new documentary about “swan Lake” Vito Russo, tireless activist for the LGBT community and the cultural critic who JAN. 28, SATURDAY FEB. 4, SATURDAY wrote The Celluloid Closet. The Pabst, 144 E. Wells, welcomes Ira Glass of NPR’s “This Forward Theater presents the world premiere production American Life” at 7 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. (Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, 93min., 2010) of “A Thousand Words” by Madison playwright Gwendolyn Pitman Theatre on the campus of Alverno College, 3400 S. Rice, through Feb. 5 in Promenade Hall at Overture Center for 43rd St., presents Kamancheh (spike-fi ddle) player Kayhan the Arts, 201 State in Madison. Call 608-258-4141. Kahlor and string quartet Brooklyn Rider at 8 p.m. Call 414- Thursday, February 2, 7pm Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, presents 382-6044. “Asian Art Weekend: Artwork Assessments,” where Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana performs “La Pasión guests can learn about Asian art they own and how to develop Flamenca,” a journey back to the cultural crossroads of UWM Union Theatre $5 an Asian art collection today and tomorrow. Visit www.mam.org. “neat” Andalusia, at 7:30 p.m. at South Milwaukee Performing Arts High Noon Saloon, 701A E. Washington in Madison, Center, 901 15th St. in South Milwaukee. Call 414-766-5049. presents “Fire Ball Masquerade IV: Play,” featuring Miss Co-sponsored by Outwords Books and Tamale, Sable Sin Cyr, Miss Ammunition, The MUTES, Davina FEB. 1, WEDNESDAY AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin DeVille, Ashar Dance Company, Kitty La Rue and Peach Pies, at 9 p.m. Call 608-268-1122. Cinemark Tinseltown, 7101 70th Court in Kenosha, presents Artists from all over the Midwest present their fi ne art “The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think,” a fi lm of the and crafts, including painting, jewelry, fi ber, photography, Grammy-winning duo’s fi rst live experience, at 7:30 p.m. Call FEB. 7, TUESDAY ceramics, mixed media and wood, at greatly reduced prices at 262-942-8530. ArtWorks’ Studio Clearance Sale, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Renaissance Theaterworks’ production of “Neat” continues Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, presents at The Waukesha Expo Center, 1000 Northview in Waukesha. at The Studio Theatre in the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Wisconsin writer K. M. Koenigs, author of the mystery “Cast a Visit artworkswisconsin.com or call 608-712-3440 for more Broadway in Milwaukee, through Feb. 5. Call 414 273-0800 or Cold Eye” (set “in the numbing deepfreeze of January on the information. go to www.r-t-w.com. gray gritty streets of Milwaukee”), at 7 p.m. Call 414-332-1181. arts.uwm.edu/lgbtfilm 32 W i s c O n s i n g a Z e t t e . C OM | January 26, 2012