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0 ll74470ll25134 ' 7 & OUTLOOK BLOGGerS Tou Are Not Alone' Documentary Examines Depression Among Black Day Men by DA. Steward Clay packages it in a way that offers hope to soundtrack, titled Father and Son. the country, because we have so many young peo­ those who feel hopeless. ple who are just coming to terms with their sexu­ When Tyler Clementi jumped off New York's "Doing the documentary was my own form of ality and are committing suicide just for bein George Washington Bridge in 2010, he quickly be­ "No one's talking about the intense stigma and therapy. This film is a beacon of light and I hope who they are." came the face of the a nti-gay bullying epidemic. homophobia a black gay man has to deal with it shows people that even though I dealt with all But that sa me year, it was the suicide of Joseph that's getting him to the point where he no longer of those hardships. I overcame it. and they can You Are Not Alone \s set to hit the film-festival cir­ Jefferson, a 26-year-old African-American gay cares about himself and too often getting to the too." cuit this year, with appearances already sched­ rights activist, that deeply affected award-win­ point where he wants to die," Craigwell said. uled at Los Angeles' Pan African Film & Arts ning journalist and author Antoine B. Craigwell. Nhojj, an OUTMusic Award-winning recording Festival (Feb. 7-18) and the Oakland Interna­ Clay, who's known mostly for his stage work, said artist who's responsible for the film's theme song tional Black LGBT Film Festival (Feb. 15-17). Jefferson's roommate found him after he'd hung he approached the film the same way he ap­ Hold On... You're Not Alone, echoes this senti­ Craigwell said he wants to have the film released himself in his Brooklyn apartment. He was a proaches his dramatic writing and directing. ment. on DVD within the next year as well, but until then graduate of thefamous HarveyMilk High School he's willing to host screenings and discussions of and worked at Gay Men of African Descent, devot­ "Here is the spilled milk, now clean it the f*** "That's where the song ca me from... my own per- the film anywhere he's welcome. ing much of his time to the fight against HIV/AIDS up!" Clay said. "In Act 1,1 show what depression sonal experiences with depression and overcom- in the black gay community. Needless to say, his is and what it looks like, and Act 2 is about re- ing it," he said. "When films like this come along, Everyone interviewed for this article said getting suicide took many by surprise. demption and finding the resolution. How can we you rea lize there are other people who are going its message to the people was the most impor­ solve this issue? The story had to be uplifting." through the same thing. It adds relief and helps tant mission of You Are Not Alone. "I went to [Jefferson's] funeral," Craigwell said. "I to look at what's really causing this." couldn't help but think, What could I have done Craigwell and Clay hope to continue to be an up­ "Depression among black gay men because they to prevent this?' That was my powder-keg mo­ lifting force beyond the film. Through this project, Craigwell's research identifies five key compo­ are black and gay needs to stop," Clay said. ment." se organization Depressed Black Gay Men was nents that lead to depression among black gay "When we sat down to watch the first rough cut born. DBGM now consists of the book, the docu­ men, which are discussed in great detail in the of the film with the editor, we all cried. All I could At the time, Craigwell already had logged many mentary and a series of community discussions film and his book. He cites denial or negation of think was, 'Wow, this is going to help a lot of peo­ hours working on a book that he still hopes will that Craigwell and the cast/crew host in various self by family, community and/or society; sexual ple.'" become the definitive research tool on the issue of cities throughout the country. abuse or sexual trauma; the role of the church, black gay men and depression. However, set­ a nd religion demonizing one for who they are; the For more information on the film You Are Not backs with securing a publisher led him to trans­ "Being a part of this documentary definitely correlation between HIV/AIDS and depression; and Alone and the organization Depressed Black Gay lating the project into a full-length documentary. helped me emotionally, I talk candidly on camera the abandonment felt by older gay black men who Men visityana-thefilm.comanddbgm.org. about dealing with the sexual abuse done to me are emotionally and sexually rejected, Craigwell partnered with NAACP Image Award- by my father, and how I didn't associate it with D.A. Steward writes The Other Side every month winning director Stanley Bennett Clay and late abuse as a kid. I just thought that was how my "This is a film that everyone needs to see," ssaia id foroutlook. He also hosts Queer Minded, anon- last year released You Are NotAlone, a powerful father loved me," said Lester Greene, one of the Dr. Jeffery Gardere, a clinical psychologist who line radio show that airs live every Thursday at 8p and unprecedented look into the issue of depres­ many powerful stories featured in the film. appears as an expert in the film and is also its at talktainmentradio.com. sion in the lives of black gay men. Craigwell inter­ co-executive producer. "My hope forthe film is views dozens of men about their experiences, and Greene is also responsible for a song on the film's that it becomes a staple in every school system in ra) fcbWi3 I wonder if Tou Arc Not Alone" by Michael Jackson is on the soundtrack? outlookcolumbus.com £L^^_Myv£j

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by Mario Pinardi ways those guys and gals who wanted to seem cool and would writhe against you while holding a ciga­ I would never be awarded a VIP card to any trendy rette. There is nothing hot about this, folks. Your hot nightclub, and my gay card should have been re­ ashes spread when you are trying to do a mating voked years ago. dance, thus turning folks off and burning the over­ priced T-shirt I'm wearing. I would get handed the D.U.M.B. (Dorky, Uncoordi­ nated and Misunderstood Bro) card instead. Now, The jealous boyfriend/girlfriend game was always a don't get me wrong, I love a good drink along with a bag-o-laughs. It goes like this: Guy wiggles up good tune, but I was and I still am a terrible disco against me, gropes me, then is pulled off by the diva. My disco-clubbing etiquette is awful, and I can jealous boyfriend. Repeat until there's a fight. It was become belligerent when surrounded with diva-ish so stupid, and in turn, I felt stupid for allowing this stupidity. to happen.

Hear me out. Fast forward to present day. If I'm going out to the disco, I need a tall strong drink before I dance, and Bathrooms in nightclubs are awful, unless it is a then I'm usually that weird, nerdy guy convulsing in high-end establishment. Back in the day, the club's the corner, while Hubby is shaking his booty near bathroom is where all the action happened. You me. As I said before, my club etiquette is awful. ._ could get high, find a quick blowjob and maybe even find your next spouse. Even peeing on a live, Bartenders in the nightclub scene must have the wanton body was sometimes part of the action, too. same genetic makeup as male peacocks. They pa­ rade, vogue, flaunt and flex to get us to buy drinks. I I used to get frustrated because I actually had to used to fawn over the hot bartenders at clubs, use the bathroom for its intended purpose, and I dreaming that I would be the horse they'd wantto hated waiting for the dealer to sell a bag of blow so mount. Little did I know their interest in me was I could pee in the stall. The urinal was always chal­ solely for a tip. lenging for me in a club because there was always a puddle to dodge and getting your shiny clubbing I know I'm generalizing and there are bar staff who shoes soaked is not cool. actually care about their patrons, but this is a small population. When I go to the clubs now, I seek out Now, if you have to make a shadoobie while at the the most average looking bartender possible be­ club, good luck. That was always my biggest club cause usually he's not the busiest bartender. Usually faux pas. I actually would eat more than a Tic-Tac he's nicer and will make me a stronger drink. before I went out, and I didn't take Imodium before I clubbed. (Yes, I know boys who take Imodium before Girl bartenders love me because I tip appropriately, I clubbing so they won't have to poo.) do not stare at their boobs, and I don't hit on them or try to fix them up with friends of mine. I have When the moment came, I would find some drunken close friends who are nightclub bartenders, and the female to let me into a stall in the ladies' room, and crap they deal with amazes me. I'm proud to say I then I would buy her drink afterwards. I think that try to be a good bar/club customer, and I use proper was an equitable exchange. home-training when asking for my boozy treats, un­ like many others in the club. Professional clubbers all have a different perspec­ tive on dancing protocol. My thoughts are: If you're Clubbing has certainly evolved in the last couple of invited to grind, then grind. If not, do not rub up decades. Clubs used to be places to meet your mate against me. or to meet a quick treat. Now they're geared toward showcasing DJs and featuring faux Auto-Tuned I used to be the magnet for those drunken sloppy singers. The only thing that hasn't changed about puppets who would want to randomly wiggle in my the clubs is a constant beat of a good addictive personal space without permission. Sometimes it tune. So, when you are out there shaking your mon­ was amusing and cute, and sometimes it wasn't. eymaker, know that the spotlight is yours and yours alone. Usually when it wasn't, it involved jealous boyfriends and cigarettes. Mario Pinardi writes Super Mario World every month for outlook. You can follow him on Twitter at @mari- When smoking was allowed in bars, there were al­ owp3. m fcbwi3 This discoball reminds me of the one time I was in Studio 54.1 got in trouble for taking a photo of the floortile. outlookcolumbus.com Is your bank burying your business in fees?

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Last Call for Gay Bars? LGBT Nightlife Isn't What it Used to Be. Is That a Good Thing? by Andrew Keller That's how they started, though, according to out more of a weekend diversion - like catching a nightlife will suffer, and I don't believe that's the Charles Kaiser, historian and author of The Gay movie - than the anchor of their social lives or a case," he said, "What will make the nightclub if you were out and about in the 1980s, a wa Ik Metropolis, a history of LGBT life in America since chance to meet someone. business suffer will be if we don't change with the through Wall Street, one of the city's oldest LGBT World War II. Gay bars were where LGBT people culture. It's a basic business principle. You've got establishments, might leave you a bit disoriented could be themselves withoutfear of consequence. "I always go with a group, and I head immediately to be attractive to the demographic." nowadays. And they could do so in anonymity. to the dance floor," said Ryan Coleman, president of Pride OSU, who bemoans what he sees as a lack And to be attractive to the demographic, Hafler Those expecting the dark confines and pulsing Because they were so secretive, bars popped up in of variety in local gay nightlife. hasn't simply revamped Wall Street, he has worked rhythms of a dance club won't be disappointed - seedy areas and often had tiesto th e mob. Police tore-imagine it After building a new stageto hos t on days when such things a re to be expected. On ra ids were common. Windows and signage were Artie Rothenberg, a graduate student at Ohio State, shows two yea rs ago, Wa II Street has played host to other days, though, visitors a re greeted by a not. said he sometimes goes months without a night productions as diverse as Spring Awakening, Av­ brightly lit, fully modern stage that, for the past out at the bars. enue Oand Hairspray many in the name of charity. two years, has hosted a handful of major produc­ The turning point was, of course, the Stonewall tions, including a number of big Broadway shows. riots of 1969, when patrons of a besieged gay bar "I think it's lost - I'm not sure if importance is the "One of the things that has provided Wall Street in New York fought back against the police and right word - but its necessity, I guess," he said. with its longevity, it's that I refer to it as a commu­ Wall Street, according to owner Scot Hafler, is spurred the modem LGBT rights movement. After "It's not as vital as it used to be." nity center," he said. "People can approach us and evolving. And it is not alone. Stonewall, gay bars became less secretive and say, We'd like to do something to raise funds for more plentiful throughout the country. Brad Davis doesn't go out as much, either, but he's BRAVO,' and, well, we produce The Vagina Mono­ The gay bar, a cornerstone of LGBT communities old enough to remember a livelier era. He describes logues here every year and proceeds go to BRAVO. far and wide, is changing, and changing fast. They But even in the heyday of the 1960s and '70s, they a Columbus bar scene of the 1980s full of dancing, We do big production shows every year for Camp were once social hubs, cultural centers, safe zones remained separate from straight society. Now drinking and all kinds of stuff that went on in a Sunrise. These are things that are important to the and escapes, the only comfortable places where many traditionally gay nightspots tout themselves not-so-secret afterhoursarea of the now-defunct LGBT community, and we provide a venue for rais­ people could meet others of the same sexual orien­ as "mixed" and many traditionally straight clubs Eagle. What does he think of today's nightlife? "It's ing funds and gathering for these causes." tation or gender identity. identify as "gay-friendly." Hafler points to the de­ boring," he said. cline in the number of gay ba rs and clubs in Gay bars also are shedding the other-world image But in a world where being out doesn't necessarily Columbus as a reflection of that trend. But lets not be too quick to announce the fall of the entirely and doing what seemed almost unthink­ make you an outsider, that's no longer the case. gay bar. able in the '70s: becoming popular with straight Some are worried gay bars have lost their impor­ 'When Wall Street opened 25 years ago, there were people. tance. For others such as Hafler, the trend simply six or seven dance clubs in Columbus," he said. "I think there is a need. Definitely. When we [she means it's time to adapt. "Today there are two: Wa II Street a nd Axis." (A and her girlfriend Ashley] lived in Cincinnati, we As he served drinks to a Friday night crowd at third, the Garage, is scheduled to open Downtown would only go to gay bars. We could be together Cavan Irish Pub, Paul, the bartender, said it's "Where we've seen a change is in the social envi­ this winter.) and be more affectionate without having to worry," things like karaoke andtelevised soccer that draw ronment and the oh-I'm-gonna-meet-someone said Andrea, a local teacher. crowds these days. mentality," Hafler said. 'There are more ways to do But fewer bars and clubs doesn't necessarily mean that now. Not just through the community, but bigger crowds. And for many, including Hafler, the change isn't "It's coming to the point now, gay bar/straight bar, through the Internet Now you can share things real bad or even difficult. "I do hear conversation as the it doesn't really matter," he said. time on Facebook. The relevance of an LGBT club LGBT 20-somethings say gay bars and clubs still LGBT community is more accepted, that there's as just a social outlet that has changed." play a part in their lives, but they consider going this fear that the LGBT culture and specifically the m feb30i3 Is that a margarita without a salted rim? Blasphemy! outlookcolumbus.com AWOL Axis Hours: Mon-Fri 2p-2:30a, Sat-Sun Hours: Fri-Sat 10p-2a noon-2:30a In one word: "Energetic" - Michael In one word: "Down-to-Earth" - Phalen, DJ Heath the bartender Special nights: Fridays: strippers; Special nights: Sundays: tea dance; Saturdays: drag Mondays: karaoke; Thursdays: What the regulars say: Dennis Mor­ karaoke; daily happy hours ris, who compares Axis favorably to What the regulars say: Skip, who clubs in his native Philadelphia: had his commitment-ceremony re­ "It's edgy yet chill. It has good ception there: "They've seen me music and a good atmosphere. through my good and bad times. outlook's take: There's always AWOL has become family." dancing and always something outlook's take: AWOL is a jeans- more going on, whether its theme and-T-shirt place for guys who feel parties, strippers, drag or weeknight like they're not part of any gay sub­ special events. Axis calls itself "the set. It's not bears, not twinks, not only place you can see over 1,000 leather, just men. And women: men together enjoying the evening." Heath, who helped open the place But its much more mixed than that, 14 years ago, says about 20 percent although it's definitely dominated by of the regulars are lesbians and a 20s crowd. It's one of the more about 20 percent are straight. AWOL welcoming places to take your just remodeled its back bar, the Bar­ straight friends. BIGG racks. BARCR

by Bob Vitale about the good old days, you might get the impression that bars haven't been fun since the Clinton yea rs. Two 50-something men in matching black cowboy hats and red Western shirts are boot-scooting across the dance floor Chris Hayes, Chad Frye, Erin McCalla and I decided to visit Cavan Irish Pub Club Diversity at Southbend Tavern. The only other person out there, a every gay bar in Columbus to see for ourselves how they're Hours: Mon-Fri 2p-2:30a, Sat-Sun Hours: Mon-Thu 4p-midnight, Fri young guy in skinny jeans, T-shirt and infinity scarf, vogues doing. And we reached some conclusions at the end of what noon-2:30a 4p-2:30a, Sat noon-2:30a, Sun lp- to the same song. became known as our Big Gay Bar Crawl, an excursion In one word: "Comfort" - Paul the midnight spread out over three nights to the 14 bars, clubs, restau­ bartender In one word: "Safe" - Rick the bar­ At Slammers, nine women sit around two pushed-together rants and lounges that identify themselves not as gay- Special nights: Sundays: drag tender tables in the window, enjoying pizza and pitchers. Three friendly, not as we-don't-like-labels, but as queen bingo; Tuesdays: karaoke, T- Special nights: Sundays: karaoke; other women enjoy an unusually long wintertime cigarette rainbow-flag-flying, Gaga-blasting, softbal l-spo nsohn g gay. Bone Tuesday; Fridays: karaoke; Tuesdays: movie night; Thursdays: break outside and talk about their jobs and love lives orthe daily happy hours piano lack thereof. • One: As Andrew wrote, gay bars are evolving. The cruisy, What the regulars say: Debbie J. What the regulars say: Danielle, dimly lit - and admit it, somewhat exciting - dives of the Van Bommel, who's one of outlook's whose martini of choice comes with a A drag queen ends her show on the small stage at Fuel and past are largely gone. Today's nightspots are brighter, livelier, February guest-bloggers: "There's so twist "It's not clubby and it's not crazy. introduces the first stripper of the night. The fog machine is less sexual and more social. much love here." I like the music. I like the patio. I like warming up as the early crowd arrives at Axis. A boy in his outlooks take: More than one the martinis!" briefs, a tuxedo jacket and top hat grabs a table near the • Two: There's a lot going on out there. Someone's hosting Columbus bar-goer described a fa­ outlooks take: Club Diversity is a floor. somethingevery night of the week: drag shows, strippers, vorite hangout to us as Cheers-Wke, good place to impress a first date. It's karaoke, crab races, dart leagues, happy hours, open-mic but Cavan is probably most deserv­ tasteful and mellow, a place to go for a It's the weekend in Columbus, and gay bars are alive and nights, movies and more. ing of the description. You get the nice night out, not a night you won't be well. feeling everyone knows everyone able to remember the next day. Or at • Three: There's a place for all of us. The bars run from A-list here, but they're happy you're there, least it's the place to go Mveyou get If you've read Andrew Keller's story on Page 14 about the gay social to neighborhood hangout to lesbian dance club to too. It's a 30s-and-older type of to that part of your night; it's popular state of the gay bar (if you haven't go back now! we'll bear and leather to mirror-ball disco to mellow lounge. place, where people are over the bar with the pre-bar crowd, too. They claim wait...), you might get the feeling our hangouts are on the scene but still enjoy a night out. And to serve the best martinis in Colum­ decline. Or if you listen to people my age who reminisce Everyone has a favorite. We now have 14. } we love the idea of T-Bone Tuesdays, bus, and we won't argue with that a bring-your-own-meat grill-fest. when it comes to their Chocolatini. outlookcolumbus.com What'syour favorite place? Like us on Faccbookand weigh in! fcbsoi3 TO Club 20 Exile Fuel Level Dining Lounge Slammers Hours: Noon-2:30a every day Hours: Tue-Sat 4p-2:30a, Sun 3p-2:30a, Hours: Mon-Sat 4p-2a, Sun closed Hours: lla-2:30a every day Hours: Mon-Tue noon-midnight, In one word: "Family" - Bonnie the Mon closed In one word: "Different" - Vivi Velure In one word: "Colorful" - Brian the Wed-Thullam-12:30a,Frilla- bartender In one word: "Hairy" -Jay the bartender Special nights: Fridays: bear happy bartender 2:30a, Sat 4p-2:30a, Sun 2p-12:30a Special nights: Sundays, Mondays: Special nights: Sundays: strippers; Tues­ hour, drag, strippers; Saturdays: Special nights: Sundays: Broadway In one word: "Lesbo-dacious" - Kez strippers; Tuesdays: bingo; Wednes­ days: strippers, Dili happy hour; drag Sundays; Mondays: all-day happy the bartender days: darts; Fridays: karaoke; daily Wednesdays: karaoke, bear happy hour; What the regulars say: Vivi Velure, hour; Wednesdays: Wine Wednes­ Special nights: Wednesday: pizza happy hours Thursdays: crab races; daily happy hours who calls Fuel's shows a refreshing days; Saturdays: live DJ buffet; daily happy hours; monthly What the regulars say: Don, who What the regulars say: Stan, who likes change of pace: "It's more gritty, What the regulars say: Keith, who burlesque/karaoke combo, "Bur- sticks to the High Street corridor for that Exile remains predominantly a bar burlesquey, raw. It's more of a com­ enjoys dinners and drinks at Level: lesque-aoke" gay nightlife: "It's homey. I've been for men: "I keep coming back for the so­ edy/stripper extravaganza." "It's just a great bar and restaurant. What the regulars say: Josie: "This coming here 10,15 years. It's my cializing and non-judgmental crowd." outlook's take: Fuel opened last fall The food is great, the staff is atten­ is the last lesbian bar in town, home bar." outlook's take: Don't let the giant St. in the spot that used to house the tive and attractive, and there's a man." outlooks take: "Always a Show, Never Andrew's cross scare you: It's more of a Merion Village drag bar Somewhere great mix of patrons." outlook's take: While Wall Street a Cover," is Club 20s motto. It's an­ nod to Exile's roots in the leather commu­ Else. It feels like it's still getting on outlooks take: Level is a one-stop calls itself lesbian-focused, Slam­ other place that deserves the Cheers-y nity than a functioning bondage device. its feet, but it has a crowd of regu­ shop for all your gay socializing mers calls itself a lesbian bar. Here's label. As bartender Bonnie Gehrig Or is it? Exile is also Columbus' bear bar, lars who enjoy the show and play needs. The restaurant - its menu the difference: Although men are said: "We open up the door, we holler although bartender Jay calls it a melting along with the drag queens and changes monthly and ranges from welcome at Slammers, there are no at you and let you in." The calendar is pot. Among the more popular events is strippers. It's not the kind of place burgers and sandwiches to full en­ boys' nights and no drag shows. full of events and drink specials, and BackTrax, a 70s and '80s dance night where a show is just background trees - serves food from lla-llp. Slammers has a laid-back sports- they're not just pushing the well stuff. on the first Friday of every month. Exile noise. The bar serves drinks until 2:30a. bar feel and a great juke box. It's On various nights, Stoli, 3 Olives, Ab­ also features a Torso outlet that's open The downstairs turns from quiet din­ known for its pizza (cinnamon sounds weird but really works on the solut, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam and Red after 9p. ing to raucous party, while the up­ Hawaiian pie) although it offers a Stag drinks are $3. stairs can be a relaxed lounge or a full lunch and dinner menu. drag and entertainment venue.

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Shapiro and Gwon met when the two I'm collaborating or writing a whole show on my and that is what will be arriving at the Green In addition to this change of focus, another were living in New York. own, the larger story comes before the songs. I Room at Short North Stage in late February. level of complexity comes into play for Warrens like to map out what's going to happen in the character. Each actor taking on the role gives a How does Gwon create a musical hit? "I con­ show, and then decide what the songs should Ordinary Days is a four-character musical, al­ different interpretation of Warren. As an out­ sider myself a songwriter rather than a play­ be a nd where they should go." most entirely sung, that seeks to discover sider who is a little obsessive and optimistic to wright, so when I write songs, I just think, 'Do meaning in life within New York City. Called "a a fault, his conflicts come from interactions your thing' and when I write dialogue, I think, Gwon actually started off performing before re­ quietly affecting show" by The New York Times, with the other characters. Each stage version Take it!'" alizing his passion was for musical composi­ the uber-musical is of course funny but also, as has a different way of presenting this outsider tion. "I started going on auditions for all kinds composer, playwright and fellow queer commu­ status, and this run will be no different. Gwon is widely recognized as a rising young of things, theater and movies and TV shows." nity member Adam Gwon says, "very honest." composer of American musical theater. He was After auditioning for less-than-stellar gigs, he Zack Steele, a musical theater major at Wright recently named as one of the 50 to Watch by realized "that maybe I should spend my time One of the four characters, a young gay man State, will be playing Warren at Short North The Dramatist magazine. He won the 2008 Fred creating work I thought was worth creating," named Warren, is an aspiring artist working for Stage. Steele is no stranger to theater or musi­ Ebb Award for excellence in musical theater rather than put up with the mediocre status a more established painter. During his work, cals, having most recently performed in Funny and the 2011 Kleban Award in the lyricist cate­ quo. Warren finds the notes to a dissertation on Vir­ Girl. His other credits include Godspellaud Les gory. ginia Woolf, lost by a young woman, which be­ Miserables He's already lining up his next projects. Besides gins a path of discovery for him and the other He also won the ASCAP Harold Harold Adamson working on other shows for the stage, he is characters. With the premiere of Ordinary Days, Columbus's award, the MAC John Wallowitch Award and branching out into writing for a webseries, Sub­ artistic portfolio joins the ranks of Vienna, Lon­ commissions to write new musicals from the missions Only, alongside former Ordinary Days But the musical doesn't focus on Warrens sex­ don's West End and New York. The production Signature Theatre, the South Coast Repertory cast member Kate Wetherhead. The series uality. Instead, his sexuality is just one facet of started out at Pennsylvania Centre Stage in and Broadway Across America. Other musicals pokes fun at the world of new musical theater, the character. For Gwon, "it became important 2008 and has even gone as far as Australia. include The Boy Detective Fails and Bernice which Gwon says is a refreshing break. to me that [Warren] being gay was not an issue Bobs Her Hair. for him or any other character in the show. That Just as notable, Gwon will be in town for the To learn more about Adam Gwon, visit adamg- feels passS and uninteresting to me." preview and opening of the musical. "This will It's important to Gwon that the songs serve the won.com. Ticket prices and show times forOr- be my first time in Columbus!" he says. "I've story and are part of the audience's journey. He dinary Days can be found at It almost seems like a contradiction in terms: been to Dayton (where Human Race Theatre starts from the end and works his way back­ shortnorthstage.org an uber-musical with a gay protagonist who Company did Ordinary Days)." ward, figuring out how the characters reach the m fcbwi3 Is it me or docs that guy look a lot like Joe Spinclli? 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Why it always tastes good. I've never gotten a bad It's a family-run operation, and you walk away And the food's good. The gyro is his claim to else would you pay the inflated rent and put up meal here and it always fills me up." not only stuffed with good food, but with good fame, but he offers brats, sausages and sand­ with police helicopters overhead? vibrations as well. Rodriguez is a smiling wel­ wiches as well. It's a recipe he brought from From lunch hour 'til dance hour, the parking lot come when you approach. She's bright and gra­ home, and for someone who has long com­ And if you are a social butterfly, then you with the coolest-looking truck in the area is cious and makes it easy to become a regular. plained about how salty most of the gyros are haven't missed one of the trendiest additions to packed with cars, trucks, even bicycles. And on around here, Tahar's is modestly seasoned and the night scene: food trucks. the coldest days in winter, diners still line up for That's the thing about local food trucks and prepared for each order. what co-owner/ cook Sol Rodriguez is dishing carts and their owners: They're some of the These bonafide culinary establishments on up. friendliest, most animated and lively characters There is no giant, greasy spool of meat, and all wheels have sprung up with a vengeance in the one could meet, a true symbol of the diversity of the vegetables are cooked when requested. His past few years, a quirky alternative for the late- The specialties of the house are the Chicken En­ the Short North. pita is soft and pleasantly chewy, and what I night crowd and now a distinct and necessary chiladas served with Green Chile Sauce, as well appreciated most of all is the fact that it didn't part of the Short North food scene. They join the as the three ample tacos that use fresh-made Like Tahar Meridja, whose Gyro's Meal cart has get soggy before or during the meal. Because tradition established by late-night carts usually tortillas and locally grown vegetables as top­ been a staple since before food trucks hit it big Gyro's Meal's fare isn't loaded with fat or bogged pushing brats and gyros to the late-night pings. I had the Al Pastor Tacos because I love in Columbus. A native of Algeria, Tahar makes down with sauce to cover up lackluster meat, drunks who crave carbs and protein. pork. some of the best Mediterranean-inspired street the bread maintained its integrity, making for a food in town, and for many, a night out is not really gratifying sandwich. Together they've breathed life back into a bland Both dishes are served with arroz y frijoles (rice complete without Tahar and one of his famous gastronomical prospect. and beans), two sides not to be overlooked. Un­ gyros. As the food truck and cart scene continues to like a lot of so-called Mexican restaurant rice expand, it's nice to still have Los Primos and Los Primos Tacos and the Gyros Meal Food Cart and beans, the ones offered at Los Primos are John Moore always gets his late-night fix at Gyro's Meal relying on tradition forf lavor and are staying true to the simple philosophy that scratch-made and could be a second lunch or Gyro's, which is usually set up near the Chase good old-fashioned courtesy to drive their busi­ garnered them success with the metropolitan first dinner all on its own. The rice is fluffy, not bank branch in the Short North. It's not only the nesses forward. Their food is uncomplicated and crowd: good food made with care that's quick, mushy, and the beans are flawlessly seasoned, food, which is "great.. .hot and made to delicious. cheap, stimulating and gratifying. saving them from being baby mush, which is order.. .filling and cheap," but Tahar himself how I often think of Mexican frijoles. who Moore enjoys. And they're the kind of people you want to suc­ Los Primos Tacos has been serving the Short ceed. They make true what my mother always North and Victorian Village fresh, authentic Everything is well-executed: the Al Pastor is "He's a real friendly guy, a character." And I told me: By their food, you know them. Granted, Mexican fare for two years now. Usually located sweet and savory, perfectly set off with spicy agree. He regales you with stories while he she was talking about which ones of our neigh­ near King and Forsythe avenues near the market cilantro and radishes, and the chicken in the whips up your meal, expertly slicing, sizzling bors were lazy cooks who used boxed mixes and that supplies them, Los Primos' dedication to enchiladas tastes exactly the way the polio and laughing, even in the cold Columbus wind. canned sauces, but still apropos here.. .and traditional foods has garnered the truck a fol­ tasted in Vera Cruz when I went there for vaca­ very much true.

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Let's Get Franco by Chris Azzopardi movie's theme about love being boundless and showing your acknowledgement and support in the wayyou two explore homosexuality? knowing no sex or race - even life or death - forthe gay community? DF: That's a good question. The main overlap is James Franco isn't the only one fearlessly explor­ that you think your gay fans might appreciate DF: Yeah, sure- definitely! I have gay friends and just how hard we dive into it. There's nothing sub­ ing homosexuality in his career. His own brother, or relate to? of course I'm comfortable enough with my sexual­ tle, I guess, about how we embrace gay culture - Dave, is too. With himself, even. DF: Definitely. If you take the zombie element out ity that I'm opento doin g videos like that. I know and there basically are no boundaries. We both of the movie, it is still this coming-of-age movie a huge audience is going to think that I am gay. push the envelope. The 27-year-old has attracted a big gay fan base about this outsider who is trying to find himself I'm just trying to blur the lines, I guess. I'm not ever since he starred in the 2007 indie After Sex and eventually does through love. It does speak to consciously trying to do that, but it's not some­ I don't know why a lot of what we create deals (the one where Mila Kunis was a lesbian) and put thefact that it doesnt matter what your race or thing I think about. Like with my friends who ate with that subject matter. I get asked that all the Channing Tatum in his place after a homophobic your sexual orientation is. Sometimes you can't gay, it's not likethafs the first thing I associate time, and I'm not consciously thinking to myself, with them. They're just another friend, and they mixup in last years 21 Jump Street But it's explain a connectionthatworks. "I'm gonna make these sexually explicit gay just happen to like guys. Dave's viral Funny or Die videos, where he's had videos." It just comes through us for some rea­ sex with himself and also told actor Chris CA: When were you first aware you had a gay son. "McLovin" Mintz-Plasse'1 wanna strip you down" following? CA: Why are all the videos so gay? (and other homoerotic things), that have really DF: My friend I grew up with started calling me DF: There a re a lot of very overtly gay things in CA: How do you react to the gay community's madethe gays smitten. out and saying, "Dude, I can't even imagine what these videos, but for some reason while I was excitement over you and your videos? people who don't know you think of you." It's not making them, or while I was even initially think­ DF: I gotta embrace it, right? I love it. At this Now the heartthrob is fighting zombies in the film like I'm doing these videos because I'm trying to ing of the ideas, I swear to God I didn't think, "OK, point, I'm so happy that anyone is even aware of adaptation of the best-selling book Warm Bodies, shock or confuse people. I'm generally drawn to­ we're gonna make another gay video that's gonna me or is a fan of me. Its still something that I also starring Nicholas Hoult of A Single Man. In ward material that's just different and unique shock people." The way "You're So Hot" came don't think I'll ever get usedto. From just what his first gay press interview, we picked Daves and is gonna maybe surprise people a bit. So I about: I worked with Chris on a movie called I've heard and what I've observed, the gay com­ brain on the outsider theme of his new flick and was first aware that there was maybe some Fright Night and in between takes we would play munity, when they revolve toward someone or how his sexually explicit videos are in no way awareness of me from the gay community when this game. It was a game that he and his buddies something or a movie, they come full force and baiting the boys who love them. all my friends were telling me there's all this stuff played growing up and it just made me laugh my theytell everyone about it. Tell me if I'm wrong. online and if you Google my name, the first thing ass off, so when the movie was done and we were Chris Azzopardi: Under what conditions could that comes up is "Dave Franco Gay." (Laughs) back in LA I thoughtto myself , "This would make G A: No, word spreadsfast in the gay community you fall in love with a zombie? a really funny short." if a Franco brother is naked. Dave Franco: I don't think the physical appear­ CA: So right around the time you fucked your­ DF: Exactly. So I totally embrace it. ance is getting in the way for me. (Laughs) As self? C A: Being comfortable with your sexuality longastheywerea good person in the past life DF: (Laughs) That didn't help things. seems to be something that runs in the Franco Chris and Da ve had a lot more to talk about, so and there's just some kind of sweetness behind family. Obviously your brother also has no read the full interview online at outlookcolum- those eyes, I'm in. I don't need much else. CA: Whether you're having sex with yourself in qualms with his sexuality. But whereas you ex­ bus.com. Chris Azzopardi is the editorofQ Syndi­ "Go Fuck Yourself" or talking dirty to Chris in plore it with humor, James has more of a politi­ cate, the internatbnalLGBT wire service. Reach CA: Do you think there's some subtext in the "You're So Hot," are these videos your way of cal and sexual agenda. Do you see any overlap him via his website at www.chris-azzopardi.com.

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I was watch porn, you're going to look at him with friends to ashamed and thought I was too sexually screwed up to be with a partner because I'm kinky. (I have a fetish for tights and pantyhose.) I was also afraid to seek help out of fear of being labeled "abnormal" or "addicted to porn." I man­ aged to get a little betterthanks to an encour­ aging, kinky, pom-loving, sex-positive female partner. In spite of feeling better, I am still hav­ ing problems with partners. What are some lawyer" good resources for finding a sex-positive thera­ and ask for pist like Dr. Klein? I have been referred by sev­ a referral, ad­ eral people to someone listed as a "certified vises Klein. You and escape sex addiction therapist," and I worry this is ex­ could even call a priest. say,"Suuuu- his anger problems and actly the kind of unhelpful, sex-negative the ra­ "Most clergy send their sexuality cases to one or uure, you emotional abuse. I was still seeing him periodi­ pist that Dr. Klein mentioned on your podcast. two local therapists, some of whom are quite pro­ don't." cally and slept with him a couple times. (2) He gressive." wouldn't go down on me. (3) When I tried to - NON-Addict Despite Dumb Intolerant Coun­ Ask your new break up with him in the past, he threatened selors'Theories To hear Dr. Klein talk with me about pornography boyfriend to be suicide. (4) He had many kinks and a history of and the "sex addiction" racket, goto discreet and limit cheating, and he threatened that if I didn't par­ "If the public knew how little sexuality training thestranger.com/lovecastand listen to Episode his porn consump­ ticipate in gang bangs, he would find someone most therapists receive, they'd be stunned," said 326. To read Dr. Klein's brilliant takedown of the tion to an extent who would. Dr. Marty Klein, a sex therapist, marriage coun­ sex-addiction industry ("You're Addicted to What? where you're unlikely selor, psychotherapist and author. "You can get li­ Challenging the Myth of Sex Addiction," the Hu­ to uncover any evi­ I didn't feel safe sexually or emotionally with censed as a marriage counselor or psychologist manist, July/August 2012), gototinyurl.com/ad- dence of it, as pom him, and I found an evening of relief from my without hearing the words 'clitoris,' 'vibrator or dictedtowhat To find out more about Dr. Klein and upsets you. If your shitty relationship in Mexico while we were on a 'amateur porn.' So 'How do I find a sex-positive his work, goto martyklein.com. new boyfriend man­ break. I felt energized, attractive, and like I was therapist?' is a very important question." ages to do that for dealing with a healthy adult. That was the cata­ I recently caught my boyfriend watching porn. you, SAD, if he's lyst that got me out of the relationship on his Klein advisesyou start by contacting the American We have talked about it before, and he said he considerate terms, and I wouldn't do anything differently if I Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, didn't watch it while he was in a relationship. enough to cover his had a choice. Am I a CPOS? and Therapists (AASECT.org). "NON-ADDICT But when I caught him there with his dick in his tracks, you should be should look for a member in his area," says Klein. hand, I lost it. I have never felt so hurt or be­ considerate enough to - My EX Isn't Completely Obtuse "But the group is small, and not all of them will trayed. This is my first serious relationship. I turn a blind eye on share his sexual values. Here's what he should can't get over how sick and sad I feel. It feels those rare occasions For readers who are just joining us: A CPOS is a ask a potential therapist: What are your sexual like he was cheating on me. Should I be as when you do stumble "cheating piece of shit," someone who cheats on values?' 'How do you define healthy sexuality?' upset as I am? It was interactive porn—it was over evidence that a partner without grounds. You are not a CPOS, 'Are you comfortable talking about kinky sex?' 'Do like he was cybersexing with one of his ex-girl­ your new boyfriend MEXICO. You had grounds: You wanted out, tried you think monogamous, heterosexual, genitally friends. What should I do? watches porn— to get out, but couldn't get out because your crazy oriented sex is ultimately better than other con­ just like your old ex essentia lly took himself hostage by threatening sensual arrangements?'" The kind of sex-positive -Sad And Naive boyfriend did and suicide. (Which is an abuser's tactic, folks, please therapistyou seek will answer straightforward all your future make a note of it.) Your infantile, manipulative, questions like that over the phone before you Was your boyfriend having cybersex with an ex- boyfriends will. selfish ex wasn't allowing you to go peacefully. make an appointmentfor a session. "And regard­ girlfriend? Or did it only feel like he was? I would Cheating on him and getting caught may not less of the answers, if you sense a professional is make a distinction, SAD, because while all porn I ended a two- have been a conscious exit strategy on your part, queasy talking about sex, move on to another can­ constitutes a betrayal of the terms of your rela­ and-a-half- MEXICO, but it was a perfectly executed one. didate." tionship, interacting with a stranger and, very year likely, a professional online shouldn't feel quite so relationship Savage Live appears ewry month inoutiook and every Klein says there are many ways to find a local, threatening. six months week at outlookcolumbus.com. You can email Dan at [email protected], follow him on Twitter at progressive, sex-positive therapist. "He should ago. 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5. Homework. AP Government and PSEO English. Has to be done. Blegh. 4. Exercise! Beginning a routine is hard, maintaining it is harder. 3. My friends and family. Especially if I like them. 2. Singing. In my car, in the shower, at school, at home, with people or alone, I am singing. If you need me to stop I will, but it makes me happy so just let me be. 1. Centering myself. Finding peace and quiet when I need it most. Sometimes singing overlaps. Feb. 4 BlogOQueer Topic: listening Forthe Movements of My Life

1 Debbie J. Van Bommel, aka Debbie Dash, Merion Village Top 5 Favorite Fish

5. The flying fish roe at Haiku Girl Groups of the 46 Nicosia's island 24 Does a birth rite 4. The Incredible Mr. Limpet 48 Too big for your britches 25 Signal that goes either 3. Jaws Sixties 50 "Stop! In the Name of way 2. Filet, a beta who just passed, shared with coworker Love" singers 28 "If I Were King of the l.Dori from Finding Nemo Across 54 Public lavatories, e.g. Forest" singer 1 Problem for a drag 57 Collette of United States 29 High-tuition schools queen's hosiery Feb. 11 BlogOQueer Topic: I'm a Coelacanth Swimming in a Pool of Guppies of Tara 30 Cheek 5 Rock Hudson's A 58 Party after a Hawaiian 32 She played Maude Find- Farewell to wedding, perhaps lay Sharon Udoh, Party Chef at Impero Coffee 9 Dirt clump 59 "Snail-mail" org. 33 One who looks into 13 Jason Lee TV role 60 Supporter of two plastic crystal balls 1 Top 5 Favorite Food Experiences in Columbus 14 Lincoln's Johnson brides 35 Reverend Perry 15 Folk history 61 Role for Bela 36 Fab Four flick 5. Any feuilletine at Pistacia Vera 16 Pink Triangle Press pub­ 62 Gave the slip to 37 David Marshall Grant's 4. Spinach salad (or gelato) at Till Dynamic Fare lication 63 Art Deco design name of Love 3. Bhindi Masala at Udipi 17 Willa Cather novel 38 Where to see a Sharon | 2. Anything at Barrel 44 - just close your eyes and pick some­ 19 "Be My Baby" singers Down Stone movie, perhaps thing 21 Made easier to bear 1 Three couples in bed? 41 Essen's river l.Juniors-TACOS4EVA 22 Gets to second base, 2 Lane of The Birdcage 43 Rita Will, for one Feb. 18 BlogOQueer Topic: Why I Cook for a Living perhaps 3 Put the collar on 44 Collection of on-line 26 Alternative to HBO 4 Blinding light discussion groups 27 Brothers & Sisters pro­ 5 Shakespearean stream 45 Handle on a streetcar, ducer Ken 6 Director Norman of Prel­ for Williams? I Lisa McCormack, Owner of the Green Olive Company 31 Sound of a sudden, in­ ude to a Kiss 47 Asian capital I (Now open at 861N High St in the Short North) voluntary discharge 7 Come together 49 The Divine Miss M 32 They wave their sticks 8 Dice markings 51 Matching notes for I Top 5 Oil and Vinegar Pairings in Atlanta 9 Phone message from Rorem? ! I 5.Traditional Balsamic + Tuscan Herb-Infused Olive Oil 34 Dance club speakers Glenn? 52 Dave Pallone and others I I 4. Peach White Balsamic + Herbs de Provence-Infused Olive Oil 35 "Will You Love Me To­ 10 Mary's TV boss 53 "Hey, over here!" R I 3. Fig Balsamic + Garlic-Infused Olive Oil morrow" singers 11 Bruin Bobby 54 Nellie in journalism I 2.Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic + Wild Mushroom and Sage 38 Environs 12 Some NFL linemen 55 Mo. named after a Cae­ Infused Olive Oil 39 Show and tell 18 Salty, white stuff from sar l.Cranberry Pear White Balsamic + Blood Orange-lnused Olive Oil 40 Back biter? the Greeks 56 Benjamin Hoff'sThe Feb. 25 BlogOQueer Topic: Impressions of the Short North 42 Belgrade resident 20 Ban targets of Pooh 43 Strong joe 23 Quaint sigh

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by Robby Stephens, Social Tsar E • J. New Life to an Old Location r Nicole DiTommaso and Jacob Neal, owners of the new Reverse Vanity Spa in the Short North, hosted their first Diamond Society event to benefit Nation­ v«s wide Children's Hospital. Although the night turned out to be a who's who of Columbus, including Gov. John Kasich and his wife, the major success was the Where Are You Networking? donations raised to benefit the hospital. For more Are you looking to branch out? Meet | information on the Diamond Society event and Re­ new people? I always keep the sec­ verse Vanity Spa check out my interview with Nicole ond Wednesday of each month open | DiTommaso on my Facebook blog. on my calendar for Network Colum­ bus. It's central Ohio's only GLBT chamber of commerce. It's a great place to network and expand your • personal and professional social circle. I always run into some of my favorite people when I attend the gatherings. Why aren't you there?

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by Mickey Weems know it wasn't OK for him to speak to us like the largest statewide AIDS service organization MW: What did you think when the Slut Sauce that. Levi, the worker in the pizza truck, asked in Ohio, providing direct services in 62 of our 88 hit the fan? The story of the crowd standing up to a loud­ the guy to cool it or he was going to kick him out counties. I'm the chief development officer so I MS: I was instantly proud of the way not only our mouth homophobe at a Mikey's Late Night Slice of line. The guy got louder and Levi made a oversee all of our fundraising efforts, including truck workers handled the customer, but also truck became international news in January. The proclamation that they would not tolerate that a $1 million campaign to fund the new AIDS Re­ how the other customers in line swiftly came to final line of Joel Diaz's Facebook post that kind of hate speech and gave him the boot. source Center Ohio Medical Center & Pharmacy the defense of the two. It reinforced to me how started it all, "No slut sauce for you, Mr. Homo­ that opened in the Short North a few months much solidarity this neighborhood has. What I phobe," quickly became a slogan and is even MW: So what happened when the story went ago. It's actually right across the street from the wasn't prepared for was the national spotlight featured on T-shirts. viral? Mikey's Late Night Slice storefront. that followed. Wow. So that's what going viral is JD: The reaction from the media has been wild. like! The outpouring of support from all around I caught up with Joel and Mikey Sorboro, the National blogs, local TV stations, national online Mikey Sorboro and two business partners, Jason the world - literally, all around the world - has owner of the pizza truck, to discuss the event news media like Yahoo and Sirius XM radio, Biundo and Bryce Ungerott, opened Late Night been incredible, simply incredible. We've sold and its aftermath. Queerminded radio and a local radio station Slice on July 4,2009. The menu expanded to in­ over 400 T-shirts (with "No Slut Sauce for you, have all picked up the story. There have been clude the Cheezus Crust, Baby Cheezus and the Mr. Homophobe" on them) to supporters from all Mickey Weems: Tell us about yourself. about 25 media hits. I even made it to Gawker! Pizza Dog. Dipping sauces were introduced over the world. I'm not sure if this will be the Joel Diaz: I'm a 31-year-old gay Latino male shortly after opening, including Hot Ranch, Gar­ catalyst to take Slut Sauce national, but it sure who was born and raised in Houston. I've been MW: Has Fox News contacted you? lic Sauce, and their superstar, Slut Sauce, which would be a great time to take one of the trucks active in the gay community for the past seven JD: No, but I'd talk to them if they called! Our is now the world's first condiment celebrity. on a cross-country road trip. years and have a passion for social justice. I local Fox affiliate actually interviewed me. It was enjoy spending time with friends, love to cook, the lead story on the lOp news and then they Mickey Weems: Have you guys always been MW: What are your plans for the future, be­ enjoy the outdoors, hiking, kayaking and travel­ asked me onto their morning show, Good Day gay-friendly? sides possibly taking Slut Sauce on a national ing, and I'm single! Columbus, the following morning. They were Mikey Soboro: Our relationship with the LGBT tour? great! community has always been strong, I feel, very MS: 2013 is already shaping up to be a great MW: Well spread the word. Give us a recap on strong. We support them, they support us. Being year. We have more locations planned, a new what happened at Mikey's. MW: What can your experience do for the gay a business born and raised in the Short North, it concept to debut, a bar opening in the Short JD: My friend Ethan and I were standing in line rights movement? comes with the territory. We've always thought North and more. at the Mikey's Late Night Slice truck outside of JD: I think this story has offered millions of peo­ of pizza as the great equalizer. People from all Level in the Short North, holding hands and ple in this country and beyond the chance to see walks of life like pizza. We train our staff to have Mickey Weems writes Complete the Circuit every standing close together, laughing and joking perfect strangers coming together and doing the a thick skin when dealing with intoxicated cus­ month for outlook. You can follow him online at about our night when the guy in front of us right thing. tomers, treat everyone fairly and stand up to mickeyweems.com andatqualiafolk.com, a started on a homophobic rant. Not only did we those who jeopardize that climate. Everyone is site dedicated to LGBT scholarship. stand np for ourselves, but the perfect strangers MW: Tell us about your place of employment. welcome at Late Night Slice. around us also stood up for us and let this guy JD: I work for AIDS Resource Center Ohio. We are

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by Alisa Caton As it turns out, Columbus loved Dee W. leye. Farrell started to make twice-a-year, one- to two-week When Kevin Farrell started his acting career, he trips to Ohio just to do Tupperware shows. When he neverthought it would lead to selling Tupperware and his partner, Geoff, decided to move back, there in drag as Dee W. leye. was a business waiting.

But he's sure glad it has. "I was building a client base before I even knew I was going to come back here." Since moving backto Columbus in April 2012, business has been booming for the hometown boy. Farrell said it takes him about five hours to do a Weekend parties need to be scheduled two months show - or parly - from beginning to end. He arrives in advance. "They can party with me a lot sooner if around 5p and then has to transform into Dee W. they get a weekday," he said. leye. He sets up all the Tupperware, then ta kes orders and performs. Farrell movedto Chicag o in 1987 and worked in theater there for about a decade. He moved to Los He then has to become Kevin again, pack up and Angeles in 1996 after landing an episode of Frasier drive home. "I'm performing," he said. "Contrary to in which he played a Niles (David Hyde Pierce) what most people think it's a lot of work." lookalike who was on a date with Daphne. After Frasier, Farrell started to land guest-star roles in If you want to book a party, he asks that there be a shows such as Friends, AllyMcBeal, One Life to minimum of 35 people in attendance. "I doaskfor Live, Young and the Restless and Boston Legal. travel expenses if I travel more than 40 milesfrom my front door," he said. In 2004, Dee W. leye was born when Farrell partici­ pated in a Best in Drag show for the charity, Aid for Most of the parties Dee has thrown have been in AIDS. The show, which draws a crowd of about the suburbs. It's mostly straight women entertain­ 2,000 people, had eight contestants from eight ing their friends. "It's really being embraced by the At* states. Dee W. leye was Miss Tennessee, and won straight community. It's really nice that my busi­ first runner-up. ness allows me to go into a home and break that myth of guys dressing in drag and any precon­ "Afriend of mine saw me play that part that night, ceived notions they have." and he was selling Tupperware in drag," Farrell said. After some convincing, he decidedto giv e it a In LA, he also hosted "Dee's Bingo Bash" events try. By 2005, he was selling Tupperware full time for charity, and he's tryingto se t them up in as Dee W. leye, and from 2007 to 2010, Farrell was Columbus now, too. Dee also hosts Tupperware tops in the company in retail sales forthe United parties for groups trying to raise money. States and Canada. Just like bingo, there can be a fee at the door for a "It was hard atfirstto integrate theTupperware fundraising party, and all proceeds go to host into my persona. I had to make Dee W. leye talk group, which takes the pressure off buying. Dee W. about Tupperware," Farrell said. "Once I figured leye already has helped raise money forthe Canal out how to marry those two things, it's kind of sec­ Winchester Food Bank, Cancer Care and the Susan ond nature for her to be the Tupperware lady." B.Komen Race for the Cure.

Once Farrell decided he was going to make Dee h is Dee was in the Pride Parade for the first time in full time job, he had a makeup artist design the 2012, riding in the red convertible Tupperware look and teach him how to apply his face. Dee's awarded Farrell. "I want to do that every year," he lookisnowtrademarked. said.

During a visit hometo see family in Columbus, Farrell said it's refreshing to see how much his Fanell's cousins convinced him he should do Tup­ hometown has changed, and he called the move perware parties for a group of theirfriends. He home completely smooth. hadn't lived here since his move to Chicago in the 1980s, so he said he was hesitant at first. He was­ "It's really nice that I can move backto Columbus n't sure his hometown was open-minded enough with my partner and be accepted." for his kind of business. Ifyou're interested in hosting your own Tuppmare parly "I got more comfortable with my sexuality after I with Dee W. leye, contact her at deewieye@aol. com or left Columbus," Farrell said. 614.6022092 You can find more informat'ion at my. tupperware. com/kevinfarrell.

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