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12.15.17 dallasvoice 3 instanTEA allas o c .com a o s a a Arrest made in Bianca when serving alcohol in the state of Texas. “Our posted policies regarding entrance into Davenport murder s ar r ll are to oth ensure the sa et o all Fort Worth police have arrested 26-year-old TAKE THE LEAD our custo ers and to cert that our sta are n Fayaka Dunbar in connection with the Dec. 8 accordance with the law when serving alcohol – murder of popular drag performer Bianca Giselle without exception. Davenport Starr. Dunbar was arrested Tuesday s has ser ed a ast arra o co un t es night, Dec. 12, and is facing one charge of capital CONTACT LENSES • EYEGLASSES including residents in the Oak Lawn neighbor- murder. hood, throughout Dallas, and visitors from around There is no word yet on what led up to the the world. shooting Friday morning at the Fort Worth home • RX SUNGLASSES • EXAMS “We take immense pride in the diversity of our Davenport Starr reportedly shared with two other employees, contractors, patrons and our com- drag entertainers, one of whom — London Starr mitment to maintain a culture of inclusion and • 2 DOCTORS ON SITE DAILY — was critically wounded in the incident. There is responsible celebration. also no word yet on what other charges Dunbar “In this instance, we were simply following may face. our published procedures. It would have been • WALK INS WELCOME According to the Tarrant County Medical Ex- a beautiful experience and honor to add Tamar a ner s ce ason radle a enport s le al Braxton to the long list of celebrities who have name), 35, died at 9:58 a.m. Dec. 8, in the living • ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS en o ed s as a sa e and nclus e enterta n- room of the residence on Rogers Avenue. Cause ment venue. We are deeply saddened that of death was “gunshot wounds to the torso,” and she didn’t experience the love that awaited her manner of death is listed as homicide. inside.” NOTE: Dallas Voice is using Davenport Starr’s ro sta reports legal name in this report because that is how it is listed on the medical examiner’s site, and be- cause as far as we understand, Davenport-Starr Trans woman murdered was a drag performer but did not necessarily identify as a transgender woman. in Houston —Tammye Nash A transgender woman was murdered in Hous- ton on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Brandie Seals is the 28th trans person killed in the U.S. this year and Tamar Braxton refused entry to JR’s; Caven releases statement Tamar Brax- ton, sister of Toni Braxton, was re- fused entry into s ar and Grill on Monday, Dec. 11. “Evidently, Brandie Seals I look like a the fourth in Texas. gangster,” Tamar The murder took place in the Sunnyside said in a video neighborhood, which is south of I-610 and west posted to Face- of Hobby Airport. book. “Here in According to a report on Houston’s Fox 26, my favorite town she was in her car and shot. Witnesses heard at Dallas they have least six bullets. zero tolerance The Fox report repeatedly dead-named and for black people.” Tamar Braxton misgendered Seals, although it did identify her as Braxton is a trans ender ouston pol ce detect e dent fied solo recording artist who began her career in Seals as “a man in women’s clothing.” 1990 as a member of the group The Braxtons. a d a et UPTOWN VISION The family reunited for the show Braxton Family Values in 2011. According to posts on Facebook, Braxton was Jones wins in Alabama Dr. Bill Henderson, Optometrist turned away by a doorman. 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UNBC4605_B_LEAD_11x12_DallasVoice_Red_p1.indd 1 9/19/17 4:17 PM THE GAYAGENDA Have an event coming up? Email your in- • Dec. 16: The Teddy Bear Party formation to Managing Editor Tammye Nash Teddy bears for Children’s Health from at [email protected] or Senior Staff Writ- 7 p.m.-1 a.m. at Hall of State, Fair Park. er David Taffet at [email protected] by Tickets are $50/$75 the day of the event, Wednesday at 5 p.m. for that week’s issue. available online at TeddyBearParty.org and at the door. For information, see the story • Weekly: David Taffet hosts the second on Page 8. annual Jewish Music Hour Totally Inap- propriate Christmas Show with Horrible • Dec. 16: Introduction to BDSM Hanukah Songs To Get You Out of the Leather Masters and H.O.M.E. sponsor Holiday Spirit at noon on Sunday on 89.3 a class covering the basics of the BDSM KNON-fm followed by Lambda Weekly lifestyle, with topics including history, eti- at 1 p.m. on 89.3 KNON-FM. This week’s quette, dominant and submissive dynam- guests are from the Alzheimer’s Associa- ics and playing safe, sane and consensu- tion; United Black Ellument hosts discus- al. The class takes places from 1-3 p.m. at sion on HIV/AIDS in the black community Leather Masters, 3000 Main St. Cost is $10, (UBE Connected) at 7 p.m. every fourth and tickets are available at Leather Masters Tuesday of the month at 3918 Harry Hines or online at leathermasters.com. Blvd.; Core Group Meeting every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.; Fuse • Dec. 16: Champagne brunch at Legacy game night every Monday evening except Cottage the last of the month at 8 p.m. at the Fuse To celebrate the new inspiration garden Hooky Bar in Fort Worth will host a show paying tribute to the late Bianca Giselle Davenport on Fuse- at 11:30 a.m. at Legacy Cottage, 828 S. Tyler space in the 3918 Harry Hines Blvd.; Sunday. See listings for details. Connect every Wednesday from 7 p.m. For St. more information call or e-mail Jalenzski • Dec 26: GALA Family & Friends Different Strokes Golf Association hosts at 214-760-9718 ext. 3 or Jalenzski@myre- • Dec. 17: Tribute to Bianca Davenport Social evening with 10 percent of pro- the golf portion of the Sin City Classic in sourcecenter.org. LGBT square dancing Starr ceeds going to GALA Youth from 5-8:30 Las Vegas. The two-day tournament one- group Pegasus Squares meets every Sun- Hooky Bar, 2800 Bledsoe St. in Fort p.m. at Durkin Pizza, 8930 TX121, McKin- day fun round takes place at Bali Hai Golf day from 2:30–4:30 p.m. at Grace United Worth, will host a tribute to the late Bian- ney. Club. Pricing and info at SinCityClassic. Methodist Church, 4105 Junius St. For more ca Giselle Davenport Starr, Miss Gay Texas org. Early registration ends Dec. 15. info, email [email protected]; State At Large 2017, beginning at 10 p.m. • Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Dallas Frontrunners meet for a walk or run For information call the club at 817-945- • Jan. 18: Toast to Life mixer on the Katy Trail at Oak Lawn Park, Turtle 2839 • Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve @Nerdvana From 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Zatar Lebanese Creek and Hall Street, every Wednesday AMD sponsors a New Year’s Eve party Tapas Bar, 2825 Commerce St. at 7:15 p.m. and every Saturday at 9 a.m.; • Dec. 17: Lessons & Carols @Nerdvana, 5757 Main St., No. 112, from 9 Leadership Lambda Toastmasters prac- The Cathedral Arts Choral Artists and p.m.-2 a.m. • Jan 20: Slumber Party Gaybingo tices and develops speaking and leader- selected readers unfold the Christmas nar- Monthly fundraiser for Resource Center ship skills from 6:30–8 p.m. on Tuesdays rative with familiar choral settings and JANUARY 2018 takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the Rose Room at First Unitarian Church, third oor of the scriptural accounts. Organ prelude at 3:30 • Jan. 1: Happy New Year at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. 214-540- Hallman Building, 4012 St. Andrews; Gray p.m. and service at 4 p.m. at St. Matthews 4458. MyResourceCenter.org/gaybingo. Pride support group from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cathedral Arts, 5100 Ross Ave. • Jan. 2: Classic Chassis Car Club followed by mixer every Monday at Re- Monthly Tire Kick and Dinner. Love of source Center, 5750 Cedar Springs Road; • Dec. 17: Pack the Pantry old cars required, not ownership to attend FEBRUARY Lambda AA meets at 7 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. Christmas Edition from 8:30-11 a.m. at at 7 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave. • Feb. 8: PFLAG Dallas 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. and has a men’s meet- Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs PFLAG meets the second Thursday of ev- ing at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and meets at Road. • Jan. 3: Wine Walk ery month from 7-9 p.m. at Northaven Unit- 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday at 1575 W. Cedar Springs Merchants Association ed Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Road. Mockingbird Lane #625. Call 214-267-0222 • Dec. 17: Christmas at Cathedral Holi- presents the monthly rst Wednesday Wine 972-849-0383. [email protected]. for details; DVtv in Spayse, news and en- day Concert Walk. Buy glass in front of the Round-Up tertainment discussion live streaming ev- Christmas music from the Cathedral of Saloon from 6-9p.m. • Feb. 10: Love Equality ery Friday, 4–5 p.m., on the Spayse Station Hope Music Ministries, including the Sanc- Bene t for Equality Texas at 8 p.m. at 7 YouTube channel. tuary Choir, Orchestra, Handbell Choir, • Jan. 11: PFLAG Dallas for Parties, 150 Turtle Creek Blvd Suite and Voices of Hope at 7:30 p.m. at Cathe- PFLAG meets the second Thursday of ev- 107. DECEMBER dral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Road. ery month from 7-9 p.m. at Northaven Unit- • Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day • Dec. 15: Holiday at the Heard ed Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Road. Heard Natural Science Museum and • Dec. 21: Holiday Mixer 972-849-0383. [email protected]. • Feb. 17: Gold Medal Gaybingo Wildlife Sanctuary brings the beauty of the From 5:45-8 p.m. at Resource Center, Monthly fundraiser for Resource Center holiday season into nature at 6:30 p.m. at 1 5750 Cedar Springs Road. • Jan. 12-15: DSGA hosts Sin City Clas- takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the Rose Room Nature Place, McKinney. • Dec 25: Christmas sic at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. 214-540-
6 dallasvoice.com 12.15.17 4458. MyResourceCenter.org/gaybingo. • March 17: Leprechaun Gaybingo Monthly fundraiser for Resource Center • Feb. 17: Krewe to Cure Arthritis-Mar- takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the Rose Room di Gras Ball at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. 214-540- From 6-11 p.m. at The Hall on Dragon 4458. MyResourceCenter.org/gaybingo. Street, 1500 Dragon St. • March 23-25: Turtle Creek Chorale • Feb. 20: Early voting begins The Turtle Creek Chorale presents An- Early voting for the March primary runs thems, the songs that shaped the move- Feb. 20-March 2. Vote at any early voting ments, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday-Saturday and location in your county. 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at City Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. TurtleCreekChorale. MARCH com. • March 4: The Women’s Chorus of Dal- las • March 24: Green Tie for Green Haus TWCD performs with TWU and DISD The Gay and Lesbian Fund for Dallas singers at 7:30 p.m. at City Performance event bene ts Shared Housing Center from Hall, 2520 Flora St. TWCD.org. 7-10 p.m. at 7 for Parties, 150 Turtle Creek Blvd. www.GLFD.org/greentie. • March 6: Democratic and Republican primaries APRIL Vote in your precinct polling location • April 7: No Tie Dinner only. Bene ts AIDS Services Dallas from 7-11 p.m. at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, • March 8: PFLAG Dallas 6911 Lemmon Ave. $75-150. PFLAG meets the second Thursday of ev- ery month from 7-9 p.m. at Northaven Unit- • April 12: PFLAG Dallas ed Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Road. PFLAG meets the second Thursday of ev- 972-849-0383. [email protected]. ery month from 7-9 p.m. at Northaven Unit- Hooky Bar in Fort Worth will host a show paying tribute to the late Bianca Giselle Davenport on Sunday. See listings for details. ed Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Road. 972-849-0383. [email protected]. Different Strokes Golf Association hosts the golf portion of the Sin City Classic in Las Vegas. The two-day tournament one- o day fun round takes place at Bali Hai Golf Club. Pricing and info at SinCityClassic. Meet Jasper, the biggest hunk of love around. He’s 7-year-old, brindle-and-white pit bull mix weighing org. Early registration ends Dec. 15. 57 pounds. He has the best smile loves being around people. He originally came to the SPCA of Texas last January when he was rescued from inhumane conditions. He was adopted but was returned after • Jan. 18: Toast to Life mixer he showed o what an amazing escape artist he is. Because of this, he should never be left outside unattended. Back at the shelter, he is stealing the hearts of everyone he meets. He knows how to sit From 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Zatar Lebanese on command, walks well on his leash, gets along great with other dogs and loves people of all ages. He Tapas Bar, 2825 Commerce St. would do best in a home without any small mammals. Jasper has been neutered, microchipped and is current on all age-appropriate vaccinations. #151747
• Jan 20: Slumber Party Gaybingo Jasper is waiting for you at the SPCA of Texas’ Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center in Dallas, 2400 Lone Monthly fundraiser for Resource Center Star Drive (near I-30 and Hampton Road). Hours are noon-6 p.m. Sun-Wed and noon-7 p.m. Thurs-Sat. takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the Rose Room Regular adoption fees are $100 for puppies and kittens aged 0-6 months, $50 for adult dogs and cats aged 6 months or older, $25 for senior dogs or cats aged 7 years and older and $25 for VIP dogs and at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. 214-540- cats (available for adoption for 30 days or more.) Fee includes spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate 4458. MyResourceCenter.org/gaybingo. vaccinations, a heartworm test for dogs six months and older and a FIV/FeLV test for cats 4 months and older, initial ea/tick preventative and heartworm preventative, a microchip, 30 days of PetHealth Insurance provided by PetPlan, a free 14-day wellness exam with VCA Animal Hospitals, a free year- long subscription to Activ4Pets, a rabies tag and a free leash. Call 214-742-SPCA (7722) or visit today. FEBRUARY • Feb. 8: PFLAG Dallas PFLAG meets the second Thursday of ev- ery month from 7-9 p.m. at Northaven Unit- Need to find meaning in your life? ed Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Road. • Individuals 972-849-0383. [email protected]. • Couples ...I can help • LPC/LMFT Supervision • Feb. 10: Love Equality Announcing our new Bene t for Equality Texas at 8 p.m. at 7 office location. for Parties, 150 Turtle Creek Blvd Suite 4228 N. Central Expwy 107. Suite 225 • Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day • Feb. 17: Gold Medal Gaybingo Where our community Monthly fundraiser for Resource Center Marcum comes to talk takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the Rose Room Call today! 214-521-1278Candy | Stonewall Behaviorial Health | CandyMarcum.com at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. 214-540-
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of its own,” Jason Hanna said. “We had 225 Oak Lawn gayborhood, this year’s event is people in 2011, what we think of as the rst moving across town, to the Hall of State at of cial Teddy Bear Party. And every year Fair Park. A Bear-y good time since then, we’ve averaged 450 to 600 peo- “This will be our rst time at this venue, ple attending.” and we are really looking forward to it,” 7th annual Teddy Bear Party is Saturday at the Hall of State Hanna said he chose to make the event a Hanna said. “It was recommended due to Teddy Bear Drive to honor his mother and the architecture, the history, the artwork as TAMMYE NASH | Managing Editor brighten the lives of sick children in part be- well as the location. [email protected] cause his mother loved children so, but also “Moving it out of the Oak Lawn-Cedar because he had always hoped to have chil- Springs pocket makes the party more of a hat start- drive in her honor.” He chose to donate the dren of his own some day. A little more than destination event,” he continued. “And we ed out as a teddy bears to Children’s Health hospital. three years ago, that dream came true when feel like the Hall of State is perfect for the Christmas So he put out the word, and the RSVPs he and his husband, Joe Riggs, became the entertainment we are bringing in, for the tree deco- started rolling in. Be- parents of two boys, corporate lounges we are setting up for our rating party fore long, the guest list Ethan and Lucas, sponsors. And it’s a perfect place to display has since had grown to 150-175 7th Annual Teddy Bear Party thanks to a surrogate vehicles from Park Place Maserati. They’ve become a people, “a lot larger Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Hall of State in Fair mother. been a sponsor since the rst Teddy Bear much-antic- crowd than my house Park, 3939 Grand Ave. And Hanna got Party, and this year they are bringing in four Doors open at 8 p.m., Kristine W performs ipated holiday gala that puts thousands of could accommodate,” at 11 p.m. to see rst hand the Maserati vehicles to have on display at the dollars into the tills of local nonpro ts and Hanna said. “That Admission requires a ticket and a 24-inch bene t of Children’s entrance to the venue.” hundreds of teddy bears into the arms of was the rst year that teddy bear. Tickets are $50 in advance, avail- Health’s teddy bear (Other sponsors are listed on the Teddy sick children. we moved to an out- able online at TeddyBearParty.org. Tickets the program when Lucas, Bear Party website, TeddyBearParty.org.) “That rst year, I had a party at my house, side venue.” day of the event, online and at the door, are at age 9 months, had $75. BEAR, Page 12 a Christmas tree decorating party,” explains His mother, Han- Teddy Bear loading and delivery begins at 11 to have an out-patient Jason Hanna, one of the founders of the an- na said, was deter- a.m. on Sunday morning, Dec. 17, at the Hall surgical procedure at nual Teddy Bear Party. “I invited some of mined to make it to of State. that very hospital. my friends over, and everyone had a really that party, despite the “As he was wak- good time.” debilitating effects of the chemotherapy ing up, they gave him a stuffed puppy. He When the holiday season rolled around treatments she was undergoing. She made brought it home and, ironically enough, again, Hanna started planning for his next it to the party, but it was the last event she Ethan is the one who has become attached party, “but this time, I wanted to have was able to attend. Kaye Hanna died just to it,” Hanna said. “Ethan takes it with him a good reason for a party,” he said. So he three-and-a-half months after rst being di- almost everywhere he goes. It’s an absolute decided to turn it into a donation party for agnosed. requirement when his bedtime comes Toys For Tots. But the party she inspired lives on, in around every night. He uses that puppy And the party grew. grand style. Each year, the Teddy Bear Par- as his pillow when he sleeps. Then came November 2011, the month ty is held on a Saturday night in December, “It’s interesting that something that Hanna’s mother, Kaye Hanna, was di- and the next morning, party founders, and meant to comfort Lucas has become agnosed with stage four lung cancer. anyone else who wants to volunteer, gather Ethan’s core comfort item,” he said. “My mother loved kids dearly, and she to count the donated teddy bears, load them This year’s party marks yet an- loved being able to do things for kids,” Han- up and caravan over to Children’s Health to other time of growth and changes. na said. “So I decided to change the party. I deliver them. Where in previous years the party has decided I wanted to turn it into a teddy bear “Since 2011, the event has taken on a life been held at venues in and around the
8 dallasvoice.com 12.15.17 Prosperity relocated its com- munity center, Prism Health has relocated its Peabody Clin- New HIV clinics open ic as well. Abounding Prosperity, Prism Health open new South Dallas facilities The new South Dallas Clin- ic, at 4922 Spring Ave. off Dol- DAVID TAFFET eni ta W ite phin Road, is in a facility for- ta et allas i e merly occupied by Children’s Health. n arson re on July 7 helped perity rented a second building a few blocks Prism Health’s Tori Hobbs set Abounding Prosperity away on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. said renovating Peabody on a new course. On World The agency then began working with addi- would have required com- AIDS Day, the South Dal- tional doctors and clinics across the city and pletely rebuilding the facility las AIDS organization won large grants recognizing the success of from the ground up. The new opened a “bridge clin- its work. location only needed a retro t ic” that will help its But the re was a game-changer for the Kirk Myers cuts the ribbon on the new Abounding Prosperity with new exam tables, comput- clients get into treat- organization. Community Center as Zach Thompson and Dr. Chrisette Dharma ers and updated equipment. at a i a et allas i e ment faster than ever. Although video taken by cameras at Although the new building When Abounding Prosperity opened its Peabody Clinic showed a man pouring space in time to cut the ribbon on the new isn’t that much bigger than the old facility, original community center, founder Kirk gasoline on and around the building — facility on Dec. 1 — World AIDS Day. the layout and patient ow is improved Myers rented a house across the street from and on himself, brie y catching his clothes The new Abounding Prosperity Com- compared to the previous clinic space. Peabody Clinic, operated by Prism Health on re — police have not yet apprehended munity Center includes a “bridge clinic” “We can see twice as many patients,” North Texas (then known as AIDS Arms). the arsonist, nor have they determined a run by Dr. Chrisette Dharma. Clients who Hobbs said. From its community center, Abounding motive. Sure, this may have been an an- test positive will receive three months of The new South Dallas Clinic has con- Prosperity did HIV testing and counseling ti-gay or anti-HIV hate crime, but police care to begin treatment on HIV medica- dential of ce space, on-site behavioral and conducted groups for people newly di- theorized the suspect actually got the tion before transferring to Prism Health, healthcare and facilities to do research trials. agnosed with the virus. wrong building and that his intended tar- AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Parkland or Until the move, Peabody patients had to go But most importantly, Myers walked new get was a house a few blocks away. another doctor or clinic for ongoing med- to the Oak Cliff Clinic to participate in drug clients across the street to Peabody Clinic to After the re, AP quickly found and ical care. and other trials and for counseling care. introduce them to the medical staff and get rented a space in an historic building on Because of the additional space, patients his clients into care. MLK Jr. Boulevard, just a few blocks from Prism Health North Texas can usually be seen the same day they call
Services expanded and Abounding Pros- the remaining of ce. They renovated the Since the re, not only has Abounding for appointments.
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If bikes are being dropped where no one is picking them up, Roberts said, GPS tells him exactly where those bikes are, and he sends out a team to round them up and re- Getting there gets easier position them. LimeBike wants to be a solution to Dallas’ mobility The LimeBike app has info for the rider as DAVID TAFFET eni ta W ite well as for the company. For instance, when problems and help reduce the area’s carbon footprint ta et allas i e the rider is done, the app tells them how far they traveled, how long the trip took them, ocally, people have But LimeBike’s Dallas operations manag- closest location someone has parked a bike how many calories they burned during the burned 2.3 million cal- er, Jeff Roberts, says that now, that model is and pick it up to get home or to the of ce. ride and the carbon savings from that trip. ories riding LimeBikes “antiquated.” Just want to go for a bike ride? Check the Vandalism has been a surprisingly minor since the bright-lime- Docking stations are ne for someone app. issue, Roberts said, and theft has been non- green-colored bikes were who wants to go for a bike ride, he ex- The rst step in using LimeBike, Rob- existent. Bikes may be stolen, but Roberts put on the streets of Dal- plained, but not for people using bicycles as erts explained, is downloading the app. said he knows exactly where they’ve been las in August. That’s the a form of transportation. Each bike is equipped with GPS, so the app taken because of the GPS system. equivalent of working off First, those docking stations cost host cit- shows where the closest bikes are. Only about 1 percent of the bikes have 4,085 Big Macs. ies a fortune in infrastructure charges, he Find a bike and point the phone at the QR been damaged in accidents or vandalized. Currently LimeBike has 2,600 bicycles said. LimeBike and its three local compet- code located in three locations on the bike. Roberts said he expects even that small g- on Dallas streets (and bike trails, sidewalks itors cost Dallas nothing. That unlocks the latch on the back wheel, ure to drop as customers get better at how and medians) — probably more by now. By Bike shares like LimeBike can be picked and you are off. and where to drop the bikes since, some the end of the year, the company plans to up almost anywhere in the central part of When you are done, press down the lever damage is due to bikes falling over or being have 5,000 bike deployed around the city. the city, then dropped off at the rider’s nal near the rear wheel to lock the tire. That sig- hit by cars after they’re parked. Just a few years ago, Fort Worth pulled destination, wherever that is. So if a DART nals the app that your ride is done. Roberts said riders aren’t allowed to ahead of Dallas in the battle to be area bike station is just a mile or two too far from the LimeBike charges $1 per half hour. Fre- leave bikes where they would block side- friendly by adding a number of docking destination, that person can rent a bike to quent riders can purchase 100 rides for $30, walks or other rights-of-way. The best place stations — racks where bicycles could be cover that distance. and anyone with a valid .edu email address to park them, he added, is on medians and picked up and returned. Car in the shop? Check the app to nd the rides for half price. out of traf c.
10 dallasvoice.com 12.15.17 Roberts called bike sharing “a solution for mobility” in large cities, but even he’s been surprised at how far and wide his bikes have been taken. A number of people have picked up a bike in Dallas, taken the TRE to Fort Worth and rode from Intermod- al Station. Since LimeBike doesn’t have an agreement with Fort Worth — yet — the company heads across the river to pick those bikes up themselves. Not everyone in Dallas is sold on the idea of dropping bikes wherever you end up. Roberts said he gets complaints from some properties about bikes being left on their grounds. But then, on the other hand, he gets more calls asking for bikes to be placed nearby. And, he said, he’s happy to comply with either type of request. LimeBike’s founders got the idea from China and founded the company in San Mateo, Calif. in January. They’re already in 25 markets. In at, beach areas, the bikes are equipped with just one speed. For hillier cities — like Dallas — the bikes come with three-speed, handlebar gearshifts. And for anyone laughing about the idea of Dallas being “hilly” — well, travel the city on a bike be- fore you laugh. For truly hilly cities, like Seattle, Lime-
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12.15.17 dallasvoice 11 BIKE, From Page 12 BEAR, From Page 8 Bike has a third model with eight gears. There’s another “ rst” happening this and delivery of the teddy bears, too. Flat tires should be a constant problem year, too. The Perry Twins DJs will be there Tickets to the event are $50 in advance, for a company with a eet soon to number to provide music throughout the evening, available online. At midnight tonight (Fri- 5,000 locally, but LimeBikes are equipped but for the rst time in Teddy Bear Party day, Dec. 15), the price goes to $75. Tickets with solid rubber tires. history, founders are bringing in a special will be available at the door, too. LimeBike distributed its rst bikes in Oak music guest to perform. Because organizers always bring in Lawn, downtown and Lower Greenville. “Kristine W will be there performing enough corporate sponsorships to cover Bishop Arts sees so many bike visitors, live,” Hanna said. “She goes onstage at 11 all the costs of the party, Hanna said, 100 special parking is available. As more bikes p.m., along with her dancers. And once she percent of the proceeds from ticket sales arrive, they’ll be spread farther and wid- performs, the event will transition from the is divided between the Teddy Bear Party’s er around the city, especially at hubs like usual cocktail party to more of a dance par- bene ciary organizations. This year, those DART stations and transfer points. ty vibe. bene ciaries are Equality Texas, the Fami- The company rented a large warehouse “In the past, peo- ly Equality Council, south of Deep Ellum. The huge facility is ple would come to Teddy Bear Party Founders Stand Up To Cancer, mostly empty now, but Roberts said the the party around 8:30 Rainbow Roundup plans are for it to be a distribution point or 9, stay a couple of • as n anna • li n ale and The Trevor Proj- regionally and for the East Coast until the hours and then wind • e iggs • a e ect. And because The company establishes itself there. Houston up at The Strip to go • te e a al • an a Teddy Bear Party is • a nal • a la is the next Texas city LimeBike where ex- dancing,” Hanna ex- • i e i a s n a 501(c)(3) nonpro t, pects to open. Kellye Tallent takes a LimeBike for a test ride. plained. “This year, donations — includ- LimeBike actively recruits a diverse a i a et allas i e our goal was to make ing the ticket purchase workforce especially in the LGBT commu- The seat can be raised and lowered far- it a destination for the entire evening, to — are tax deductible. nity, which includes a large part of the Dal- ther than those on competitor’s bikes and start with a cocktail party and end with a “It’s so great to see our list of sponsors las team. They’re part of Out in Technology can be done with the ip of a lever — no dance party.” growing each year and to see previous and do targeted outreach to LGBT student tools required. Then at 11 a.m. Sunday, founders and vol- sponsors so eager to sign on again,” Hanna groups. The lights run on a solar battery located unteers return to the venue to load up the said. “But the best thing is knowing that we Roberts said there are several reasons to in the basket. A cell phone mount adjusts stuffed animals and take them to Children’s can come together to do something to help use LimeBike and his company’s outreach for the variety of sizes. Health, where a hospital administrator will the worthwhile organizations that are our to the LGBT community is just one. The But Roberts’ number one reason to try be on hand to accept the donations and ex- bene ciaries and to help the children in the bike, itself, he said, is simply better built LimeBike rst may be the most important. plain the teddy bear program. hospital who need a little extra cheer at the than those of his competitors and has more “We have the biggest basket,” To make that even more fun, Hanna said, holidays. And I think this is going to be the features. he said. Kristine W will be helping with the loading best year yet.”
12 dallasvoice.com 12.15.17 comm Phone 214-754-8710 Fax 214-969-7271 voices 1825 Market Center Blvd., Ste. 240, Dallas, Texas 75207 Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. • dallasvoice.com administration Leo Cusimano Publisher l 114 Terry Thompson President l 116 Philip Burton Bookkeeping l 110 editorial Tammye Nash Managing Editor l 113 Lessons out Arnold Wayne Jones Executive Editor Life+Style l 129 David Ta et Senior Sta Writer l 125 Contributors: Chris Azzopardi, Jenny Block, J. Denton Bricker, Alicia Chang, Lawrence Ferber, Hardy Haberman, Scott Hu man, Lisa Keen, Cassie Nova, Mikey Rox, Howard Lewis Russell, James Russell, Terri Schlichenmeyer, Leslie McMurray, Mathew Shaw, Brandi Amara Skyy, Mark Stokes, Jef Tingley, of Alabama David Webb, Casey Williams Photographers: Kat Haygood, Chuck Marcelo, Cassie Quinn advertising spent much of Tuesday evening, Dec. come until some razor-thin margins. Chad Mantooth Advertising Director l 131 12, in a state of panic, watching as the time later, when I The pendulum swung our way this week. Stephen Mobley MarketPlace Sales l 123 I results of Alabama’s special election was SURE, for real Let’s grab hold tightly and make sure it National Advertising Representative came trickling in. My stomach was in knots sure, that Jones doesn’t swing back to the other extreme in Rivendell Media Inc. 908-232-2021 at the prospect of Roy Moore — the man had won. I almost November 2018. art twice kicked out of his position as chief jus- cried in relief. I am But there is another, equally important Kevin Thomas Art Director I 119 tice of his state’s Supreme Court for refus- sure there were lesson we must take to heart. Chuck Miller Graphic Designer I 132 ing to follow the rule of law — replacing plenty of people In a conversation this morning with my Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III as a U.S. who actually did friend Buster Spiller, I quoted author J.K. multimedia senator from Alabama. cry in relief. Rowling, who tweeted after the election that Stephen Mobley Social Media Manager l 123 When I rst opened up the New York So today as I Roy Moore was right; the outcome of the Brian Kennedy Video Producer Times live election results web page, Dem- write this, less vote was in God’s hands. Moore just didn’t Israel Luna Video Producer/DVtv host Brad Pritchett DVtv Host ocrat Doug Jones, the former federal pros- than 24 hours later, I am still basking in know God was a black woman. It was a Brandi Amara Skyy DVtv Host ecutor who had prosecuted two members the glory of Jones’ victory. For once, good nod to the fact that black women voted for of the Ku Klux Klan for the roles in 1963 won over evil. The homophobic, racist, Jones by a margin of 97 percent to 3 percent. circulation church bombing in Birmingham that killed right-wing extremist pedophile will not Among black men who voted, Jones won 92 Linda Depriter Circulation Director l 120 four young black girls, was a tiny bit ahead be serving in the U.S. Senate. I am elated. I percent to 7 percent. founders of Roy Moore, the Republican who has been know a lot of other people are, too. Jones would not have won without those Robert Moore | Don Ritz accused of “dating” and having sexual con- But I also can already feel the elation votes. tact with teenage girls — one as young as 14 beginning to fade. Why? Because Doug But Buster turned it around and pointed a liati ns e e s i s — when he was an assistant district attorney Jones won by a margin of only 1.7 percent. out to me that only 18 percent of those who Associated Press - Associate Member National Gay and Gay Journalists Association in his 30s. Because, as Mikel Jollett tweeted on voted Tuesday were black women, and only Certi ed LGBT Business Enterprise (Let me take a minute to point something Wednesday, even after Roy Moore said another 12 percent were black men. In other out: Roy Moore has been accused of having gay people should be put in jail, that this words, a full 65 percent of those who voted behaved inappropriately with teenage girls country was better off under slavery, that in this election were white men and wom- when he was in his 30s. He has denied that. Muslims have no place in the public life of en. So while only 32 percent of white wom- However, he wrote in his own autobiogra- this country and even after he was outed en voted for Jones — a statistic that, quite phy, released in 2005, that he knew the rst as a serial pedophile, the Republican Na- frankly, turns my stomach — without that time he saw Kayla Kisor, now his wife, per- tional Party endorsed him and funded his 32 percent, Moore would have won.
i e P lis ing an n ll ig ts ese e forming in a dance recital that she would be campaign. There’s your lesson: No one group won Reprint rights are available only by written consent of the publisher or managing editor. “a special person in my life.” She was 16 or Because 54 percent of Alabamians ages this battle alone. No one group will win this 17 then; he was 30 or 31. Anyway, back to this 45 and older who voted Tuesday voted for war alone. allas i e is lis e ee l n i a s iti nal ies allas i e a e ase ea week’s election.) Moore. Because 56 percent of fathers and Those of us who oppose racism and ho- a a le in a an e at t e allas i e e allas i e a e ist i te nl allas i e a t i e Then, a few minutes later I refreshed the 32 percent of mothers who voted voted for mophobia and xenophobia and misogyny independent contractors or distributors. No person may, it t i itten e issi n i e P lis ing ta e page and felt sick to my stomach when I saw Moore. Because 25 percent of voters iden- and hatred and discrimination of any and e t an ne ea allas i e ee l iss e that Moore was in the lead. The Times’ web- tifying as moderate and 74 percent iden- all kinds must put aside the pettiness and Subscriptions via First Class Mail are available: Three nt s nse ti e iss es i nt s site had more than just the reported num- tifying as only “somewhat conservative” sel shness that has divided us and ght to- nse ti e iss es ne ea nse ti e iss es bers, though. They had some in-depth analy- voted for Moore. gether. And we have a long way to go. nta t allas i e at sis that kept assuring me Jones was going to That’s one of the most important les- Stand fast, my friends. Stand strong. And Pai a e tising e esents t e lai s t e advertiser. Bring inappropriate claims to the attention of end up winning. sons we — as liberals or progressives or stand together. It’s the only path to victory t e lis e allas i e ese es t e ig t t en e its own judgments regarding the suitability of advertising copy, I was still feeling pretty queasy, though. just-not-right-wing-assholes or whatever in the end. ill st ati ns an t g a s Even after the Times and the Associated we want to call ourselves — must take Tammye Nash is managing editor of the Unsolicited manuscripts are accepted by email only. To Press and others had of cially called the race away from this election is that although Dallas Voice. She is also a proud member of The obtain a copy of our guidelines for contributors, send a request by email to [email protected]. for Jones, I wasn’t really at ease. That didn’t we won, we won by only the thinnest of Resistance.
12.15.17 dallasvoice 13 LIFE+STYLE acting in The King & I]. You can’t have a conversation about racial casting in Amer- stage ican theater and TV and lm without acknowledging that it’s directly related to the history of immigration to this country. I came to the U.S. in 1979 as a 3-year-old, but now there is a much bigger population of a casting pool – bigger than there was in Getting to the 1940s and ‘50s when The King & I was cast. That excuse is harder to make today. As much as I love Yul Brynner, I am proud I am playing the King and reclaiming it. know It’s empowering.” And Llana admits that, with all their hummable, orchestral songs and solid Jose Llana book-style musical structure, R&H were The star of ‘The King & I’ on being vastly ahead of their time as progressive artists: of their output of 11 musicals, fully out, Asian and visible half deal in some ways with racial and social justice. ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Executive Editor “People forget that Rodgers and Ham- [email protected] merstein were both very liberal people for the time period — they were the It’s been more than a decade since Jose Lin-Manuel Miranda of the 1950s. Flower Llana made Broadway history as the rst Drum Song [set in Chinatown] was their speller in the cast of The 25th Annual Put- only contemporary show, and they were nam County Spelling Bee to misspell a word writing about 1950s San Francisco — let’s … only to explain, the reason why via one talk about racism right now. They [wrote] of William Finn’s signature songs: “My strong-willed, outspoken women ghting Unfortunate Erection,” about how the against the norm of acceptable behavior. teen boy he was playing, Chip Tolentino, Bart Sher [the director of this tour] really couldn’t concentrate due to an embarrass- wanted to bring up feminist tones in our ing adolescent woody. production, because they were there in the script. The song ‘Getting to Know You’ — THE KING & I it’s all about race relations! ‘We don’t know Winspear Opera House, each other, now we’re friends.’ It’s a liberal 2403 Flora St. Dec. 19–31. ATTPAC.org. dream! Tell a story with some catchy tunes, but it’s really about accepting people who “I always like to bring up that, of cial- are different from us and aren’t necessarily ly, the title of that song is ‘M.U.E.’ Like bad. That’s the genius of their work.” [‘Dance 10, Looks 3’ from A Chorus Line], Being out about his ethnicity as well as Finn saves the joke,” Llana laughs over the his orientation is practically a mission for phone. (It’s obvious other reviewers have Llana. He ghts stereotypes with his art. pointed this out for him before.) “Still, it is “Representation means everything,” one of my signature songs, though obvi- he says. “I’ve bene ted from open-mind- ously one I can’t sing everywhere — it’s a ed casting directors and directors [open hard song to sing out of context.” to] non-traditional casting. And I hate it Musically, it might seem a long way to when people use it against us — ‘If you go from frank teenaged angst to the in- can play Billy Bigelow, then why can’t I comparable melodic repower of Rodgers play the King of Siam?’ But it’s not the & Hammerstein… which is exactly what same. The stereotype is that Asians are the Llana is doing now, starring as the King in polite minority. But every city [we go to], the national tour of The King & I. So, which looking out into the audience and seeing is better as a performer: William Finn or young Asian-American kids looking back? R&H? It means a lot to see yourself represented “I think you have to like both,” Llana onstage.” says. “Rodgers & Hammerstein is argu- Llana, friendly and smart, even wel- ably the foundation of what American Embracing the classic and the evolution- a role not written for an Asian actor. Now, comes a serious discussion about the ge- musical theater is based on. I grew up ary, the traditional and the groundbreak- he tours (following a Broadway run) as neric term Asian when applied to people watching The Sound of Music and Okla- ing, is nothing unusual for Llana. As a perhaps the most famous Asian character of different Eastern heritages. For instance, homa, but when I came out as a senior gay Filipino immigrant with an enviable in theatrical history. And this path has when he and Tony winner Lea Salonga in high school, one of the rst pieces of resume, Llana has straddled diverse made Llana a ercely passionate advocate were in Flower Drum Song, they were two art that made me think there were other worlds throughout his career. Before — for race-blind casting, as well as for gay Filipinos playing Chinese. people out there like me was [Finn’s] Spelling Bee opened in 2005, he played one acceptance. “I welcome that kind of criticism, Falsettos.” of the leads in a tribute concert to Finn … “I’m actually proud [of being an Asian because it means people are talking about
14 dallasvoice.com 12.15.17 race,” he enthuses. “I’m happy to defend am always at the center of uncomfortable it. People are always guilty of assuming conversations!” that you have to handle your public with So how does he, as an out gay man, feel kid gloves. But polite conversation kills about “stealing” the role of the uber-het- opportunity for moral growth. My mom ero King of Siam from a “quali ed” and dad have always been outspoken straight actor? Llana laughs. liberal people. They love having a gay son “I have a hard time sleeping at night,” and an engineer daughter, which is why I he jokes, “but I manage.”
STAGE REVIEW: ‘FADE’
A Mexican-born novelist named Lucia (Meli- we know it’s true), insufferable, tone-deaf and sa Pereyra) decides to “slum” it by accepting flirtatious. (At one point, she spontaneously, a staff writing job on a network cop show unexpectedly and unwelcomely kisses Abel; featuring a Latina lead, only all the writers if a male writer had done that to the help, we are middle-aged white men. Lucia knows would perceive this story in a much darker nothing of script-writing and disparages not light.) only her colleagues but the medium, believing There are many details that don’t ring she’s faking her way long enough to pay off true, not the least of which is a framed cover student loans and credit card debt so she can of Lucia’s novel, instead of the novel itself, finally write her second novel. Lucia starts which she seems obsessed with (I don’t know up a conversation (in Spanish) with the only a single writer who fetishizes a book cover other brown face in the building, the janitor instead of the book itself) and the very predict- Abel (Franco Gonzalez), feeling they must be able telegraphing of how Lucia’s fashions and sympatico: After all, both are Hispanics (or is diction change as she becomes part of the it Latinos?) givin’ it to The Man. Abel bristles establishment. There’s also a key but predict- initially at the presumed connection (his family able plot turn (the play runs nearly two hours, is Mexican, but he was born in L.A., and without intermission, which is way too long) speaks uninflected English at work), but Lucia where Lucia’s immorality offends everyone, wears him down, probing into his life. But is yet she can’t bring herself to apologize, which she being social or doing research? only cements our distaste for her. Pereyra Fade, by Tanya Saracho, is a two-hander does little to humanize her; her acting style that wears its theme like a brightly-colored approximates the excesses of a telenove- serape — Lucia is all squishy politically-cor- la. Gonzalez, however, carries himself with rect liberalism, but just as judgmental, and aplomb and dignity; he’s a very watchable just as quick to stereotype, as the well-heeled actor. It’s too bad he’s stuck in an unsubtle male assholes in the writers’ room. She’s not social commentary without any surprises. a pleasant woman, and despite her insecu- — Arnold Wayne Jones rities, difficult to sympathize with. She’s coy, falsely self-deprecating (Abel calls her a fresa At the Wyly Theatre. Through Jan. 7. — a bougie rich girl — which she balks at, but DallasTheaterCenter.org.
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ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Executive Editor [email protected] e e i es an a t t e ine it t e s e ials ti ns Call Today! 214-521-5277 BEFORE AFTER 292 a awn ve. t al an e in itness Patient a vance s in tness.com Unique Gifts for Unique People! Lula B’s - DESIGN DISTRICT - 1010 Riverfront • 214-749-1929 Mon-Sat 10-6pm • Sun 12-6pm - OAK CLIFF - 1982 Fort Worth Ave. • 214-824-2185 Mon-Sat 11-7pm • Sun 12-7pm lulabsdallas.com Mark Hamill returns as Luke Skywalker, above, in ‘Last Jedi;’ Hugh Jackman dazzles as ‘The Greatest Showman.’ below A friend of mine — a huge Star Wars fan — mildly griped that while he liked the last lm in the series’ canon, The Force Awakens, he found it basically a remake of the one that started it all, now called Episode IV: A New Hope. Assuming he’s right, then the latest entry, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi could probably be character- ized as a remake of The Empire Strikes Back, with bits of The Return of the Jedi thrown in. There’s the Big Reveal about the parentage of the young proto-padewan Rey (Dai- sy Ridley), a Jedi training sequence on a remote and mystical planet, with Luke Sky- walker (Mark Hamill) serving as Yoda; the con ict within the Darth Vader heir, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver); the confrontation with the wrinkled Supreme Leader (Andy Serk- is), even a Lando-ish vagabond (Benicio del Toro) who may or may not be trustworthy. And yet, while The Last Jedi is longer than any other Star Wars movie by a good 10 minutes (and half an hour longer than the original), amazingly, not all that much seems to happen. There are fewer action sequences, and certainly fewer lightsaber battles (the swashbuckling signature of the series) than probably any previous entry. New characters are introduced or expand- ed while old ones are managed. There’s more humor, but less charm. Nonetheless, only a blackguard would
16 dallasvoice.com 12.15.17 poo-poo on this continuation of the most Greatest Showman. I confess going into satisfying movie serial of all time, an epic this lm without many expectations: A The show must go on space opera of good-versus-evil tropes and biopic about P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jack- eye-catching visuals that, for 40 amazing man), who arguably invented not only years, has swept us along with its soaring the modern circus, but the entire idea that emotional rawness. any publicity is good publicity, and that if It’s all but impossible to watch The Last you give the people what they want — to Jedi and not be cued to choke up, seeing the be amazed — the truth can always take a late Carrie Fisher, erstwhile kittenish spank- backseat. I imagined how it would play bank fodder, age into the elder statesman of out, with rags-to-riches predictability, the Rebellion, or ruminate on how Hamill megalomania that torpedoes his person- is now older than Alec Guinness was when al relationships, con dence when the he rst played Obi-Wan Kenobi. There’s a naysayers shot him down on his way to history here, one that writer-director Rian eventually immortality. Johnson seems fully aware of and which he That’s exactly how the plot shakes out. revisits in several touching moments. Still, But what surprised, delighted and its derivative underpinnings and over-full thrilled me was the way it was told. This is structure (too many McGuf ns, too many a newfangled musical of the highest order villains to hiss at) serve as distractions. — colorful, exciting, chock full of terri c The Last Jedi doesn’t have the heart-racing songs and eye-popping choreography. I thrill that we got two years ago when The just loved it. Force Awakens reunited the original cast It’s not often you feel the desire to get with the new generation. But that John all gooey-lovey-dovey about a movie, but Williams fanfare, those silly star-wipes, the if you’re going to, a musical is the way to archly fascist iconography? Well, that’s all go. The songs are by Justin Paul and Benj enough to fuel the 12-year-old in all of us. Pasek, the duo responsible for the lyrics to Who needs perfection when the Force is last year’s La La Land as well as the Tony around us? darling Dear Evan Hansen, and they are If you want the thrill of a new lm dis- infectiously fun as well as emotionally rich covery akin to previous Star Wars episodes, and plot-driving. You leave the movie- you couldn’t do much better than The SHOW Page 19
12.15.17 dallasvoice 17 L+S books
Many trans men in the late 1800s and early 1900s, says Skidmore, married, per- Your trans-Christmas haps to cement their appearance as “‘good men’ to their communities.” Once discov- Books about gender identity ered, they were often known in the press as “female husbands” because the term reading list! to peruse around the fireplace “lesbians” hadn’t taken hold yet and, at that time, women were largely believed to “You’re in the Wrong Bathroom!” And 20 be asexual or unable to be passionate. Even Other Myths and Misconceptions About so, though titillated, small-town Americans Transgender and Gender-Nonconform- then weren’t quite as naïve as we might ing People by Laura Erickson-Schroth, think they were. M.D. and Laura A. Jacobs, LCSW-R Perhaps because the science of sexol- (Beacon Press 2017) $16; 182 pp. ogy was still in its infancy and words One million. That’s approximately how were lacking, many of the men explained many transgender people live in the U.S. their actions as a way to make a living, or Chances are, even within the gay commu- because it was more comfortable to dress SHOW From Page 17 nity, you’ve met someone who is trans and and live as a man. Some didn’t explain at you didn’t even realize it. all, while others said they lived as men to But trans people have been around take advantage of the rights men had, and between the lines: The newspapers had a for centuries and were once revered in continued in order to avoid embarrass- lot to say, but there was an equal amount various cultures. They are not “broken” ment for their new wives. In many cases that they didn’t say that readers, Skidmore or “trapped in the wrong body” and they that Skidmore found, those reasons were believes, surely implicitly understood. do not need to be “ xed.” They’ve gone no matter to neighbors. But intolerance This book veers off into the scholarly through many steps to transition, and the was never far away. now and then; even so, it’s readable by vast majority will not regret it. And using When one considers the attitudes toward anyone who’s interested in this history. If “safety” as an argument for denying them LGBT individuals, pre-Stonewall, it’s that’s you, True Sex is a book you’ll want bathroom usage is incorrect — unless eye-opening to know that tolerance was for yourself. you’re talking “safety” for the trans indi- practiced well before discrimination was. vidual zierself. It gives you more respect for your elders Self-Made Woman: A Memoir by Denise The sexuality of a trans person may — and yet, as you’ll see in True Sex” laissez Chanterelle DuBois (University of Wis- be complex, or it may be a uid process gender-nonconforming readers and less faire attitudes weren’t widespread. consin Press 2017) $27; 224 pp. lled with surprises, but transitioning isn’t for cisgender folks, allowing the latter even Using the tales of many trans men, as It began near a lakeside cabin in Wis- a way to “trick” anyone into anything. better insight. garnered from newspaper accounts of the consin. A curious little boy of 4 loved the Disclosure to friends, family and potential There’s a lot of education as well as food day, Skidmore shows how small-town res- water, until he fell in and nearly drowned. mates is likewise not easily de ned, so it’s for thought inside this book, for those idents around the turn of the last century Once shed out, he was dressed in girl’s best left to the individual. Obviously, none who’ve transitioned as well as those who viewed trans men and, at the same time, clothing while his dried. of this is “easy.” are pondering it and for their loved ones. If women who loved women. Not only are He was enchanted. He fought his moth- Questions. You’ve got a zillion of them you need something to help set the naysay- those stories fascinating, but they contain er’s demands that he give the clothing up. and, especially if you’re transitioning or ers right, this book will work. a certain quaintness that belies what’s That was the beginning of Denise Chan- thinking about it, so do your friends and terelle DuBois’ lifetime journey toward family. You’re in the Wrong Bathroom!” can True Sex: The Lives of Trans Men at the womanhood. answer 20 of them. Turn of the 20th Century by Emily Skid- Though his parents were both abusive It’s a myth to believe that any single more (New York University Press 2017) alcoholics, Catholic school nuns were the thing can de ne a trans person, write $27; 253 pp. ones who showed DuBois that sexual authors Laura Erickson-Schroth and Laura In 1902, women in the United States stimulation could come from humiliation. A. Jacobs. Each individual decides on who could not vote legally. Many couldn’t In grade school, he preferred playing with they are or will be, what they’ll be called, hold property or get credit, and joining girls because he identi ed as a girl himself, whether to have surgery, how they’ll dress. the military was forbidden. None of that but teachers forbade it. When embarrassed And no, you cannot ask what’s in their was a concern to Harry Gorman, though: in class, he felt stirrings; he asked play- pants, but you can respectfully inquire well-traveled, adventuresome, and mar- mates to spank him, and he learned to about preferred pronouns. ried, Gorman lived in Buffalo, N.Y., where welcome negative attention. Beginning at the basics with “Identity,” he was known as a good man. This led to petty theft and a secret life: the authors take the most common lore Except he wasn’t. Anatomically, Gorman DuBois began sneaking into his sister’s about the “T” in LGBT and gently correct was a woman. closet to wear her clothing. He broke into any wrong beliefs that may be lurking in Surely, that came as a surprise to doctors, random buildings to steal panties from readers’ minds. That’s a good start, but jailers, and undertakers who discovered strangers, and he lost a babysitting job there were times when the authors seemed the secrets of Gorman and men like him, when his client’s child caught him wearing too nice; more adamant language could but in this book, Emily Skidmore says that his client’s lingerie; the ensuing humili- have been appropriate. Even so, there’s a the opposite is true of everyday folks: As ation only enhanced the experience. He good sense of mind-easing in most cases evidenced by articles in many small-town dabbled in domination by being a slave to here, followed by a carefully-measured newspapers, locals often knew the “true women who wanted his money. He experi- MYOB tone. At some point, then, the book sex” of trans men in their midst and didn’t mented with drugs and alcohol; there were transitions (no pun intended) more toward seem to much care. run-ins with the law. He became suicidal.
18 dallasvoice.com 12.15.17 And yet there were bright moments in world of submission and female domina- his life. DuBois fell in love with a woman tion may be titillating for those who share who went along with fetishes that had DuBois’ fetishes, but cruelty and graphic- grown into full-blown obsessions. He ness make them wince-worthy to others. made friends — albeit the kind who were Add in memories of drug and alcohol into drugs. He got married. And he started abuse and an account of imprisonment learning what it would take to be the that seemed rushed and you could have a woman he always knew he really was. mess of unreadablility, were it not for the Self-Made Woman is a lot of things. It’s overall uniqueness, vulnerability and the sad. Poignant. Scary. It’s also TMI some- truthfulness in this tale. times and, at just over 200 pages, it’s a bit When the story itself lags, those are the too long. things that redeem it. They’re what make From a Wisconsin boyhood to wom- this matter-of-factly-told memoir one that anhood in Bangkok, DuBois tells readers sets itself apart by its brutal honesty. It’s of a multi-city, lifetime self-search, in an what will make you want to put Self-Made
account that feels overly detailed … and Woman in your hands. overstuffed. Unabashed details about the — Terri Schlichenmeyer SHOW From Page 17 Truly between the lines: The newspapers had a Trusted lot to say, but there was an equal amount that they didn’t say that readers, Skidmore Dental Care believes, surely implicitly understood. Cosmetic This book veers off into the scholarly and General now and then; even so, it’s readable by Dentistry anyone who’s interested in this history. If that’s you, True Sex is a book you’ll want for yourself. house with a whistle in your head and a pily poor helpmate to patrician, sad rich (@ Hall St.) Self-Made Woman: A Memoir by Denise skip in your step. wife. Zac Efron, who has his own legitima- 3300 Douglas Ave. Ste. A 214.855.0789 Chanterelle DuBois (University of Wis- A lot of that falls in the lap of Hugh cy with musicals, plays Barnum’s business consin Press 2017) $27; 224 pp. Jackman. Jackman is probably the only partner; theirs number set in a bar, where It began near a lakeside cabin in Wis- legit movie star today who is perfectly at Jackman convinces Efron to join him in this consin. A curious little boy of 4 loved the ease in the amboyantly open-hearted fantastical enterprise, is a brilliantly staged We are expanding water, until he fell in and nearly drowned. genre of song-and-dance musicals. He’s and edited sequence. (One of the lm’s in both our Once shed out, he was dressed in girl’s got the chops: A Tony for The Boy from Oz, a editors, Tom Cross, also did La La Land.) clothing while his dried. Oscar nomination for Les Miz; his big break And Rebecca Ferguson as the “Swedish space & staff... He was enchanted. He fought his moth- was on the London stage playing Curly in nightingale” Jenny Lind wows you in her er’s demands that he give the clothing up. Oklahoma. He’s talented and guileless, and introductory number. That was the beginning of Denise Chan- he doesn’t so much show off as embody The song she sings, of course, isn’t from We are proud to terelle DuBois’ lifetime journey toward the musicality of his character. From the the canon of 19th century coloratura, but welcome womanhood. rst shot — his silhouette in a dramatic a contemporary, elaborately orchestrated MEDICAL PRACTICE OF Though his parents were both abusive pose, with the score grabbing you with its number — the kind Celine Dion might Chad Crager, FNP & alcoholics, Catholic school nuns were the rst notes — the director, newcomer Mi- open a show with today, not an opera star Dr. Steven M. Pounders Cameron Wyatt, FNP ones who showed DuBois that sexual chael Gracey, projects his aesthetic: Let the from 150 years ago. But that ts in with the stimulation could come from humiliation. showmanship speak for itself. Unlike La La Baz Luhrmann-esque ethos of the movie. In grade school, he preferred playing with Land — a kind of post-modern take on the It speaks in modern idioms to adequately girls because he identi ed as a girl himself, nouvelle vague movie musicals of Jacques convey the experience of an age long past. Primary Care HIV Specialists Cosmetic Procedures but teachers forbade it. When embarrassed Demy, populated with capable actors Indeed, the legacy of Barnum is at its in class, he felt stirrings; he asked play- who sing and dance, but who aren’t really lowest ebb ever; the show he created, Concierge Medicine offered by Steven M. Pounders, MD mates to spank him, and he learned to “singer-dancers” — The Greatest Showman which became the Ringling Bros./Barnum • i e t a ess s a a se en a s a ee welcome negative attention. luxuriates in its widescreen showboating & Bailey Circus, shuttered its tent forever • a e ne t a a int ents • e ns ltati n ti e This led to petty theft and a secret life: and frenetic editing. It’s much closer in earlier this year, its treatment of animals DuBois began sneaking into his sister’s tone to Moulin Rouge, or even the winsome, seen as incompatible with 21st century closet to wear her clothing. He broke into animated musical Sing!, than La La Land or progressivity. But The Greatest Showman A medical practice with more than 25 years experience random buildings to steal panties from Chicago. It wears its heart on its sleeve. doesn’t occupy itself with such social hot in the heart of our community Oak Lawn @ Lemmon strangers, and he lost a babysitting job But for all the credit rightly heaped on potatoes. Instead, it concentrates on the when his client’s child caught him wearing Jackman, the rest of the cast sells this show. celebratory nature of humankind’s diver- Steven M. Pounders, MD his client’s lingerie; the ensuing humili- The “freaks” in Barnum’s show are mostly sity, the groundbreaking development of Chad Nyland, DO Trew Deckard, PA-C, MHS ation only enhanced the experience. He in the background, but impressively devel- entertainment. Maybe I’m a sucker, but that , FNP , FNP dabbled in domination by being a slave to oped as individuals, especially the stu- enchants me. Chad Crager Cameron Wyatt women who wanted his money. He experi- pendous Keala Settle as the Bearded Lady. The Last Jedi now playing in wide mented with drugs and alcohol; there were Michelle Williams not only sings like an release. The Greatest Showman opens wide Call today 214-520-8833 run-ins with the law. He became suicidal. angel, she transitions awlessly from hap- on Dec. 20. 3500 Oak Lawn, Ste. 600 drpounders.com
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Jonathan Palant has long had a passion for choral music, but that enthusiasm extends to best bets doing good works in the community, as well. That’s one reason he established Credo, a “street choir” comprise of homeless and sheltered folks who nonetheless love to sing. For Christmas, Palant has devised two separate concerts both on the same day: Behold!, a family-focused, pay-what-you-can concert including the Children’s Chorus of Collin County and Rejoice!, an evening concert that features an appearance by the Booker T. Washington Choir. Both take place on the SMU campus.
DEETS: 1601 Bishop Ave. 4 p.m. (pay-what-you-can); 7:30 p.m. ($20 suggested donation). CredoChoir.org.
Friday 12.15 — Saturday 12.16 Cirque Dreams returns for the ‘Holidaze’
Gay impresario Neil Goldberg’s Cirque Dreams offers stunning acts from sexy, talented and sometime death-defying artists, but he really hits his stride during Christmas- time with his Holidaze show. An energetic sleighful of jugglers, acrobats, strongmen and musicians will delight everyone in three shows over two days.
DEETS: Verizon Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. AXS.com.
Saturday 12.16 7th annual Teddy Bear Party welcome Perry Twins, Kristine W
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DEETS: Hall of State at Fair Park, 2929 Grand Ave. 8 p.m.–1 a.m. $50 requested minimum donation plus one new teddy bear (unwrapped). TeddyBearParty.org. Cute, Reliable & Affordable...
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12.15.17 dallasvoice 23 L+S scoop Ask Howard How to do the wrong thing right
Yes, virgin readers, there is no Santa Claus. faggot on the fire, and just get brown-nosed, I them consider giving me at least a Not this Christmas. Rather, instead, I’ve got one mean, red-nosed right to it. hay-wagon shot? — Clay believer wanting a penis-enlargement recipe (what Dear Cassius, a shocker!), one requesting a surefire pickup line Dear Howard, This is a far easier one than it may to lure guys already in monogamous relationships What’s a 100 percent foolproof pickup line to use initially appear. As you well know, into his own steamy bed instead (yet another thun- on “monogamous” guys who already have steady sexual-superficiality is 100 percent derbolt out of the clear gay-blue!) and one asking boyfriends? Time and again, I’ll spot some stud giv- my specialty; of course I have me (sans any irony) for a “plausible” lie to feed his ing me the once-over at the grocery store or gym, the ideal comeback line. It’ll work husband as to why he’s returning home from a but whenever I make the move to introduce myself reliably for you every single time; weekend “business trip” with an utterly destroyed and, you know, ask them out for a bite or a flick, however, do not begin with the pooter. Although horse cocks, Scruff apps and they’ll suddenly look all super-shocked and go, temptingly sophomoric rookie faux saggy sphincters do not a sleigh-full of Santa’s toys “Oh, but I’m dating someone already.” I just want pas of boasting that you’re, you make, nonetheless, jolly entertainment they sure to yell, “Then, why the heck were you cruising my know, hung like a Louisville slugger; delightfully do. bubble-butt, dude?” Howard, do you know of any nor do you oh-so-casually just let So let’s all fill our cups full of cocoa, throw another surefire comeback that’ll, you know, maybe make it slip that you’ll ensure your Tesla will be fully charged-up this Friday, if he’d perhaps enjoy, you know, going out for a soundless spin. No, instead, the next Miss Prissy Pants who sasses, “Oh, honey, please, I’m dating someone already,” you’re to simply flash him your most dazzling lothario grin and whisper- ingly purr, “Dump the bastard; I’m more fun.” Trust me, Clarice; they’ll dump him in one millisecond, flat. you’re simultaneously viewing the 2013 Patrick You know. Moote documentary, Unhung Hero, about a mor- bidly heterosexual’s hilariously-unflinching quest to Dear Howard, make his teensy-weensy penis mutate, miraculous- A few issues back you ran a column exposing ly, into something minimally girth-worthy enough for some of the “tricks” pulled by male escorts to an actual member of the opposite sex to willingly deceive their clients: Renting out my erection is marry this poor hangdog, hung-like-a-light-switch how I pay the bills. I’ve been a professional call- straighty. Meanwhile, stud, best wishes grocery boy for nearly two decades, but things just don’t go shopping! up now so easily as they once did, and with what seems like every Millennial boy now moonlighting Dear Howard, in my staked-out territory, the competition just gets How do I plausibly get away with coming home to stiffer (pun intended) all the time. Those “erectile my alpha-top, sex maniac husband from a travel dysfunction” pills make me feel all woozy, flu-like “business trip” having, what one would politely call, and plain weird: Does there exist, anywhere, such a destroyed sphincter? — Dino T. a thing as, say, a natural food recipe for penis Dear Dianthia, enlargement? — Luka Was every businessman at The Red Roof Inn Dear Lucretia, rotating numbers to your ancient-world gangbang Oh, just fuck me, please, Santa, now. OK, believe for the entire weekend? Who was in charge of it or not, there actually does exist a famous ancient peeling the grapes? Hell, sweet Howard’s sphincter Hindu recipe promising anyone a “horse” status is clenched bear-trap-tight at just the frictional within an hour (presuming, of course, one can track thought of how very many assorted erections, fists down the elusively but necessary seven ingredi- and arms would be required to, politely, “destroy” ents). Here’s the “official” English translation of it within 48 hours. Fortunately, nonetheless, Lady said recipe: Echo Chamber, hoodwinking Howard here has a “Take equal quantities of chicana [which, to the perfect, pass-inspection alibi just for you: best that Dear Howard here can decipher, is either You’re to dash by the local smut emporium on your Himalayan yak lard, or, a paste made from Hare way home from the airport, pick up a few King Foot Uraria leaves], lechi fruit [not to be confused Kong sized dildos, and simply wink over-your- with lychee fruit; however, either pulasan fruit or shoulder at your already masturbating husband rambutan fruit may be substituted should lechi fruit whilst you’re unpacking them Sunday night, shrug- be out-of-season], kosth [aka crepe ginger flower ging, “Hey, babe, a bored man in a strange city — which, dear unhung hero, must not be confused can hardly be expected to survive on just bad hotel with ginger root nor the powdered holiday spice pay porn in his room all alone.” Also, Dildolina, available year-round in glass jars from McCormick don’t forget to grease them down with a bit of Boy in the spice aisle], verkand [iris root], gajapippali Butter to effectively produce that still slightly sticky, fruit [whatever the hell that is], ashwagandha just-used sheen. Oh, and a faint tinge of schmear root [an Indian herb most commonly used in Kama couldn’t hurt either, along with perhaps a few tiny, Sutra love potions], and kanther root [oleander barely visible stray flecks of randomly attached root]. Pound these seven ingredients [using a mor- Tootsie Roll; why, you’ll then be more above tar and pestle, natch] and mix with butter [quantity reproach to your own husband than even Caesar’s not provided]. Apply this composition to the organ street-whore wife! [i.e., your gossip-of-the-gayborhood’s laughably — Howard Lewis Russell tiny tee-tee] and after about two ghari [45 minutes] Do you (attention-seeking freaks and all) have a it will attain the largeness of the member of a question — about etiquette, love, life or work — horse.” Good luck! that needs a special spin from Howard? Send FYI, whilst mixing and mortaring-and-pestling your your problem to [email protected] earthily aromatic donkey-dick poultice, make sure and he may answer it.
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The Grinch takes a break from the grind to stretch his muscles. Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas continues through Sunday at The Winspear.
Making the SCENE the week of Dec. 15–21: • Alexandre’s: K-Marie on Friday and Tuesday. Linny Nance and The Network on Saturday. Wayne Smith on Sunday. Anna Fredericka Popova on Wednesday. Chris Chism on Thursday. • Club Changes: The Divine Miss Divas Christmas Show at 10 p.m. on Friday. • Cl Re ection: Imperial Court cookout at 4 p.m. followed by show at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Wall of Food show at 9 p.m. on Thursday • Dallas Eagle: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party from 8-10 p.m. on Friday. Employee Turn-About Show from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday. Onyx: Central Southwest Chapter club night from 10p.m.-1 a.m. on Saturday. • Hidden Door: Happy 38th Anniversary! • R s a ill: Cassie’s Freak Show at 11 p.m. on Monday. Dreamgirls at 11 p.m. on Thursday. • Liquid Zoo: Monday Steak Night. • Marty’s Live: Manila Luzon with special performances by icole a a n o, leac , Ra el la e, Leyla Edwards and Mulan on Saturday. • Pekers: Linda Petty and the Main Event Christmas Show at 7 p.m. on Friday. • Randi’s Alternate Route 2 to 2: T R mpe ial Co t C istmas S ow at 8 p.m. on Saturday. • Round-Up Saloon: ea app o from 6-9 p.m. on Friday. o s, oots o e s hosted by Sassy O’hara at 10 p.m. on Monday. • Sue Ellen’s: Mustache Envy on Friday. Chix on Saturday, Anton’s 16th annual Christmas Party Extrava- ganza from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday. Tuesday Tease at 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday. • TMC: The Mining Company: Trashy Tuesday. The tradition continues. • Urban Cowboy Saloon: Duel artistry, creativity, drag hosted by Chanel LeMasters at 10:30 p.m. on Wednes- day • oo s Spo ts i eo a : Cowboys at Oakland Raiders at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Kimmi’s Ugly Sweat- er Party at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. All smiles on the patio at JR’s Scene Photographers: Kat Haygood and Chad Mantooth
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Besties on The Strip Out and about in the gayborhood Athena O’hara on stage at TMC: The Mining Co.
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