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Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association Midtown Business Association Golden Gate Business Alliance outwordmagazine.com June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 Outword Magazine 5 DOE Backs Students’ Right to Form GSAs he Department of Education has issued a “dear – can come together to discuss acceptance and provide each colleague” letter to school districts around the other with mutual support should Tcountry reinforcing students’ legal rights under not be stymied by their schools.” the federal Equal Access Act to form gay-straight GSAs are student-run extracurricular clubs that bring alliances (GSAs). together LGBT and straight Under the Equal Access Act, schools tried to block their students in a a safe environment schools are required to treat formation, upholding students’ to support each other and extracurricular clubs equally. right to form the groups in states promote acceptance and are Increasingly, school districts across like Utah, California, Indiana, common in public school districts the country have been refusing to Kentucky, Georgia and Florida. throughout the nation. They also allow students to form GSAs. “Today’s guidance from the educate the school community In recent months, the American Department of Education is a about homophobia, gender Civil Liberties Union has contacted welcome and much-needed identity and sexual orientation school districts in New Mexico and reminder to our nation’s school issues. Texas on behalf of students districts that all students have the “Gay-straight alliances can play attempting to form GSAs in their right to be free from exclusion,” a crucial role in improving schools and had originally met said Laura W. Murphy, director of students’ lives,” said Murphy. “Just with resistance from school the ACLU Washington Legislative as with other extra-curricular officials. Both districts were Office. “Anti-gay discrimination, groups and clubs, students have a ultimately directed by their school including harassment, hurts all federal legal right to form GSAs. boards to allow the GSAs to form. students. Those attempting to Our public schools should be Federal courts have repeatedly create a safe haven where all promoting fairness and ruled in favor of GSAs where students – LGBT and otherwise acceptance, not discrimination.” Seth’s Law Passes Assembly he California Assembly has passed AB 9, legislators have sent a clear message to schools that they are known as Seth’s Law, a comprehensive bill committed to ending bullying and Tthat addresses school bullying by providing harassment.” California schools with specific tools to prevent and GSA Network reviewed the web sites of every school district in address the pervasive problem in order to create a California and found that only 34 safe school environment for all students. percent post their Student Non- The bill is named “Seth’s Law” in AB 9 would ensure that every Discrimination Policy. Of those, memory of Seth Walsh, a 13 school in California implements only 84 percent include sexual year-old gay student from updated anti-harassment and orientation and only four percent Tehachapi, California, who took his anti-discrimination policies, and include gender identity and gender life in September 2010, after facing programs that include actual or expression. years of relentless anti-gay perceived sexual orientation and Furthermore, only 24 percent of harassment at school. gender identity and expression, as school district web sites in The bill was authored by well as race, ethnicity, nationality, California provide information for Assemblymember Tom Ammiano gender, disability and religion. It students and parents on where and and co-sponsored how to file a by a coalition of complaint. organizations “Public schools advancing LGBT have tremendous equality and power and justice, including “Seth’s Law will provide critical responsibility to Equality protect students from California, the support for student activists in Gay- bullying and ACLU of Straight Alliance clubs across the harassment,” said California, the Elizabeth Gill, Staff National Center state...” Attorney with the for Lesbian ACLU of California. Rights, Gay- “Better school Straight Alliance procedures and Network and the policies to prevent Trevor Project. and address bullying would also empower students and will make a safer environment for “I applaud my colleagues in the parents to know what their rights Assembly for sending an important students who are suffering, and can are and how to advocate for them. even save lives.” message to LGBT students “Seth’s Law will provide critical According to the most recent throughout California that it will support for student activists in California Healthy Kids Survey 12 get better,” said Ammiano. “Seth’s Gay-Straight Alliance clubs across percent of 7th graders and 10 Law will give schools the necessary the state working to make their percent of 9th graders reported tools to prevent any young person schools safer for lesbian, gay, being harassed based on their from being bullied, harassed or bisexual and transgender students,” actual or perceived sexual worse because of their sexual said Carolyn Laub, Executive orientation. orientation or gender identity and Director of Gay-Straight Alliance For more information, visit www. expression.” Network. “By passing this bill, eqca.org or www.gsanetwork.org. 6 Outword Magazine June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 outwordmagazine.com Home Equity Line of Credit

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Some restrictions may apply. Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit are offered through U.S. Bank National Association ND. ©2011 U.S. Bancorp, U.S. Bank. Member FDIC We Have the Power to Battle HATE! Faith Matters: commentary by Ted Ross t started simply enough with a call I received a leading to apprehension of the attacker. And our friend Azizza Religious Ed 101 by The Revs. Lynn Gardner & Wendy Bartel week ago Monday (June 6, 2011). A young woman Davis-Goines of the Black Chamber Iwho had volunteered with the Capital City AIDS of Commerce was there for us at the ow did you first learn about God? Was it Fund, said that a male friend of hers was badly Capitol news event speaking out when your parents taught you to kneel and against hate. beaten in Elk Grove the previous Sunday night. I would like to also acknowledge, pray five times a day, offering words of praise She called me because she didn’t this case be taken seriously. H Seth Parker, the young man who was to Allah? Or was it when your grandmother lit the know where else to turn. I want to personally thank a small beaten. It took a lot of strength and Shabbat candles and recited the blessing over the She said that her friend was gay group that stood up and said “we courage to talk to the media about and he was beaten when he tried to have the power” to make this right. his case. His willingness to do so challah and the wine? stick up for a couple of girl friends Special thanks to Joyce Mitchell and may well help prevent or reduce the Maybe it was when you heard kind, and creative human beings. who were being harassed as they left Paul Curtis who did so much to number of similar attacks in the your uncle talk about how God We may need some spiritual a bowling alley in Elk Grove. She organize the community, bring in future. doesn’t exist? Was it watching The grounding when we face loss and said the attacker yelled gay slurs as our political allies and organize a As the Sacramento Bee reported, Ten Commandments on TV, or grief. And we want to know that the beating occurred...a beating that news event at the State Capitol that Elk Grove Police Chief Robert learning to recite the pledge of the people with whom we gather left the young man with severe focused a spotlight on the case. Lehner said, “Hopefully, this allegiance? for worship, for conversation, and fractures to his face. Thanks also to Tina Reynolds and investigation and arrest will serve as How have your ideas of the for religious education will value She also said the Elk Grove Police her team at Equality Action Now for a message to those who not only Divine, the Holy, God, Goddess, our family, and affirm our identities first resisted taking a police report, leaping into action on a moments would commit a criminal act but Mystery, changed? without hesitation. but finally did so after insistence by notice. Ken Pierce deserves special would do so motivated by hate or Whether we agree with the The Rev. Roger Jones, the openly the man’s friends. She was afraid notice for all his hard work. In bias.” messages we receive or not, gay Family Minister at the that the police would simply sweep addition, Richard Stapler, Dennis That is a pretty strong statement religion and opinions about God Unitarian Universalist Society in the attack “under the rug” and not Mangers, Susan McKee, Chris Moore especially from the Chief of a are all around us. Many of the Sacramento, confirms that our treat it seriously. and Patrick Holstine worked their department that initially, was not strongest messages express a religious communities ought to be Well, as most of you know by now, collective political and media magic even going to file a report on the narrow version of Christianity, places kids feel safe coming out the media has widely reported on the to make our efforts come together in case. It is a reminder to all of us that which proclaims that God’s love is about their family and their attack and just yesterday, the Elk record speed and with magnificent we have the power to battle hate and limited to heterosexuals, and even identities. Grove Police made an arrest in the results. we have a duty to demand that our then to a select group. Many of the families who case and are treating it as a hate Of course, I must also give a huge public servants do the same on our So what is a queer family to do? participate in the religious crime. thank-you to our political allies, who behalf. Do we allow billboards, song lyrics, education program in the Sadly, none of this may have didn’t give this a second thought and Thanks again to all who stepped and playground comments to shape congregation that we serve are happened if a small group in our stood with us to proclaim that “Hate up! our children’s theology? looking for the same things that we community had not taken action and Is Never OK!” Ted Ross owns a marketing and Parents may find themselves wanted for our daughter. They insisted, with our political allies, that Thanks to Assemblymembers media production firm and is a wishing for a religious community want their children to be Roger Dickinson and Alyson Huber longtime activist in Sacramento’s that can help them with some of encouraged to question, rather than as well as Sacramento County LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities. the big questions that come up, no to just passively receive Supervisor Phil Serna. We should He is a founder and board member matter our orientation or gender information; to have respect for also note that Elk Grove of Capital City AIDS Fund, and the identity. We want a place where we many religious paths, while Councilmember Gary Davis and past recipient of community service can bring our whole, complicated, discovering their own; to feel Mayor Steve Detrick courageously awards from California Capital sometimes messy selves, complete reverence for the earth; and to stood with us. Political Action Committee with our questions, worries, and understand their connection with It is also important to note that the (CAPPAC), Equality California our desire to join with others to all life. local Sikh community put up a (EQCA), and the Sacramento Gay & make the world a better place. Some families have a belief in $1,000 reward for information Lesbian Center. We may want some support with FAITH the huge job of raising curious, continues on page 27

8 Outword Magazine June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 outwordmagazine.com Judge Refuses To Strike Down AARP Launches Online Decision On Proposition 8 by Boyce Hinman Home for Older LGBTs fter a surprisingly short time period, Judge said Judge Walker should have lder LGBT Americans now have a place James Ware, of the U.S. District Court For excused himself because he might decide, in the future, to marry his of their own on the AARP web site, the ANorthern California, refused to vacate a prior male partner. Judge Ware Oorganization’s first online home base for the decision by Judge Walker of that same court. responded that if that argument LGBT community that features articles on news, were found valid then countless personal finance, relationships, travel and other Judge Ware heard arguments on could be affected by the judges would be disqualified from the issue on June 13. He issued his proceedings.” presiding over numerous trials topics of concern to older gay Americans, and their ruling on June 14. Judge Ware noted there is because they might choose, in the family and friends, as well as a community forum. Judge Walker had previously considerable precedent for his view future, to have an abortion, or send “We couldn’t think of a better ruled that Proposition 8, which on this matter in previous federal “We are proud to provide diverse, a child to a particular university, or expert voices on topics that are way to celebrate national Pride prohibits California from court decisions. Numerous to engage in family planning. Judge important to all Americans 50+, month than to launch this portal, recognizing same sex marriages, decisions have established that a Ware said this restriction would be including members of the LGBT which we hope will help members violates the U.S. Constitution. judge need not excuse himself or unworkable. community,” said Hugh Delehanty, of the LGBT community and their After making his ruling, and herself simply because he or she is So now the case still rests with SVP & Editor In Chief of AARP’s loved ones get access to important after retiring from the court, it a member of a population group the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of media properties. “AARP information and relevant insights became known that Judge Walker which might benefit from a Appeals, but also with the understands that while all from experts and each other,” said is gay, and he is in a committed decision in the case. California Supreme Court. The Americans 50+ share the same relationship with another man. Judge Ware explained that if appeals court has said it will not goals of aging with dignity and AARP The supporters of Proposition 8 judges must excuse themselves rule on the case until the California peace of mind, each of the continues on page 27 went to Judge Ware and urged him from such cases, then all minority Supreme Court decides whether communities in our lives offers its to overturn Judge Walker’s decision. judges would have to excuse certain of the opponents of own challenges, opportunities and They said, since the judge is gay, themselves from all major civil Proposition 8 have legal standing contributions towards helping us and in a committed relationship rights cases. to appeal on the issues at hand. get there.” with another man, he has a stake The supporters of Proposition 8 The California Supreme Court The new www.aarp.org/pride in the outcome in the case. That, then said Judge Walker would plans to have a hearing on that portal offers targeted news, trivia they said, brings his impartiality benefit from the overturn of issue in September. quizzes and information on issues into question. Proposition 8 in a way that the Boyce Hinman is the founder of that especially matter to the LGBT On that basis, so their argument general population would not the California Communities United community in areas including goes, he should have excused benefit, since it would allow him, a Institute. He can be reached at b. healthcare, retirement planning, himself from the case. Since he did gay man, to marry his partner. [email protected] or caregiving, taxation, employment not do that, his decision on Judge Walker disagreed with this calcomui.org. discrimination and more. Proposition 8 should be overturned. conclusion. He said, in effect, that In his ruing Judge Ware said: our constitution establishes a “The sole fact that a federal judge system in which the rights of all shares the same circumstances or people are protected, no matter personal characteristics with other which group they may be in. He members of the general public, and said that all Americans benefit that the judge could be affected by from this system. Thus, if the outcome of a proceeding in the Proposition 8 violates the rights of same way that other members of one group of Americans, then all the general public would be Americans benefit from its affected, is not a basis for either overturn. recusal or disqualification. Further, The supporters of Proposition 8 it is not reasonable to presume that a judge is incapable of making an impartial decision about the constitutionality of a law, solely because, as a citizen, the judge

outwordmagazine.com June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 Outword Magazine 9 Arrest Made in Elk Grove Assault by Charles Peer he Elk Grove Police Department has arrested attack and Parker and his friends called 911. 30-year-old Joel Olivarez, a Sacramento The first officer to arrive on the Tresident, for aggravated battery against Seth scene from the Elk Grove PD told Parker. Parker, who is gay, and other witnesses of the Parker that there was nothing he could do, and wouldn’t take a attack, believe that the attack was hate motivated. report of the incident. Parker had to The attack took place on Sunday, “Hopefully, this investigation and call dispatch again and another June 5, in the parking lot of Strikes, arrest will serve as a message to officer came out and did take a an Elk Grove Bowling Alley. A those who not only would commit police report. second person who was originally a criminal act but would do so Parker does not have insurance, thought to have been involved in motivated by hate or bias,” said Elk and doctors told him that the the attack has also been identified Grove Police Chief Robert M. surgery itself, along with the by Elk Grove police, but is now Lehner following the arrest. “When emergency room visit, CT scans being considered a witness. a crime is committed that may and other medical expenses could During the course of the have been motivated by hate, that exceed $50,000. investigation, detectives received possible element will be thoroughly Parker is a make-up artist and information through Crime Alert investigated and, if proved, will be has been able to return to work at that identified both men, based on added to the basic underlying the Arden Mall. He is seeking surveillance footage. criminal charge.” county aid as well as aid from According to a statement from Parker had gone to the bowling Seth Parker in a photo from his Facebook page taken before the attack. organizations that assist victims of the Elk Grove Police Department, alley with some friends and “It was a sucker punch,” Parker says one of the girls turned to the violent crimes to help with the detectives have categorized the coworkers. After finishing bowling told Outword. “I didn’t even see it assailant and told him to stop medical bills. assault as a hate crime and an they were in the parking lot when, coming.” calling Parker “that.” Wanting to Olivarez was arraigned on June aggravated battery. Upon as Parker told Outword, some men As a result of the punch, Parker calm the situation, Parker and the 16 and is being charged with completion of the investigation, the approached them and began was transported to the hospital women again turned to leave, violation of PC 245(A)(1), report will be forwarded to the aggressively propositioning the where it was determined that he when another man came running commonly referred to as Assault Sacramento County District women. Sensing his friends had suffered four fractures around from behind Parker and hit him. With a Deadly Weapon, an elevated Attorney’s Office for prosecution. discomfort, Parker tried to quiet the his right eye that would require “After he hit me, I do remember crime from simple assault because Due to the ongoing nature of the situation, and thought he had done surgery to correct. him calling me a faggot and telling of the severity of injuries that investigation (pending photo so, but as he and his friends were Parker says he does not me to ‘suck his dick’ over and over lineup), a booking photo of walking away, Olivarez hit him remember or did not hear some of again. He said that like 13 times.” ASSAULT Olivarez has not been released. from behind. the initial comments made, but he The assailants ran away after the continues on page 27

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12 Outword Magazine June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 outwordmagazine.com Sacramento’s RWCB on SF Pride Main Stage

RWCB (Rendezvous w/ Cool Beans), the popular LGBT Rock/Blues/Hip Hop band that often plays at Head Hunters is moving on up, hitting the main stage at SF Pride this year. To learn more about RWCB, visit facebook.com/ RWCBlive Community Gathers In Support Of Seth Parker.

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outwordmagazine.com June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 Outword Magazine 13 Uptown Studios Named District’s “Best Small Business of the Year” by Ken Pierce alifornia Senate President pro Tem Darrell ‘economic engine of California’ and Uptown Studios certainly is no Steinberg has named Sacramento web site exception,” said Reynolds of the Cand graphic design firm Uptown Studios as award in a released statement. the “Best Small Business of the Year” for 2011 in his “Uptown Studios is more than just a small business though, we are District, California Senate District 6. known as a company ‘with a conscience,’ and our team has given countless hours volunteering for organizations such as SafeGround and co-founded Equality Action NOW, a local grassroots gay and civil rights organization.” Since 1992, owner Reynolds and her top-notch team of employees have been creating award winning web sites, brochures, logo/brand designs and have used state-of-the- art videography and social media marketing techniques to get their client’s message out. One of their mottos is, “If you can see it — we can do it!” “Being named ‘Small Business of the Year’ by Senator Darrell Steinberg is such an honor,” said Reynolds. “First, because Senator Tina Reynolds with Susan McKee from Sen. Darrell Steinberg’s office who Steinberg is a hero of mine, and presented her with the District 6 Small Business of the Year Award for 2011. secondly, because he is recognizing Photo by Kati Garner. the great work that we do in the The award was presented on together to honor a small business greater Sacramento Area for our Monday, June 6, 2011, in a owner from each of their legislative clients and nonprofits.” ceremony held at the Sacramento districts. Convention Center in which “It is widely understood that UPTOWN California state legislators came small businesses are known as the continues on page 27

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14 Outword Magazine June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 outwordmagazine.com Root Beer, Ice Cream and Friends - It Doesn’t Get Any Better ot enough out there for you yet? How about some ice cream to help cool you down? You know, a big scoop in a Hsugar cone with nuts and sprinkles – or maybe a sundae – or how about a root beer float with a big ol’ red cherry in it? Yeah, I made all that, even used the maple your favorite to make into a thirst quenching syrup, and then you know what I did? I gave and delicious River City Root Beer float. it to the cat! River City makes their root beer locally by No, not really, but you can have all these real artisans and it doesn’t get any better great things at the Second Annual PFLAG - well, until you plop that ice cream into it. Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Tasting! Don’t be shy now, after your float, go back That’s right, everyone had such a great and and get another scoop of Clover’s premiere yummy time last year, they’re going to do it ice cream – either for a tasty sundae or again. stacked on top of your favorite cone. Top This year, PFLAG is teaming up again both off with your favorite combinations of with Taylor’s Market, River City Root Beer nuts, sprinkles and syrups and the freshest and Clover Stornetta Farms to bring you the bananas – specially selected by Taylor’s Social and Tasting on Sunday, July 10 at Market’s produce guy. Taylor’s Market. The PFLAG crew has been practicing their Our good friends at Clover Stornetta scooping and the fine art of plopping a scoop Farms have sent over some of into a frosty mug of root beer all summer their best flavors – and – some of them even went to sundae school! you get to taste So they will be ready to meet you and greet every one of you with big smiles while they make the them and then best ice cream treats you’ve ever had. choose Which is a good thing, because this is a fundraiser for them. So come on down, hang out with your friends, make some new ones, cool down with some cool treats and do good. We hope you can support them at the $25 level or up - $5 for Kiddies – but any donation amount will be greatly appreciated. PFLAG’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Tasting will be from 4 – 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 10 at Taylor’s Market, 2900 Freeport Blvd.

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outwordmagazine.com June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 Outword Magazine 15 British Rugby Star Starts Anti-Bullying Foundation or a professional athlete, standing up against bullying, especially when addressing the issue of LGBT bullying, Fis a courageous act. But that is exactly what English World Champion Rugby player Ben Cohen has done. Since Rugby is not an American mainstream sport, most Yanks might not be that familiar with Ben Cohen. That is about to change though with the British Rugby Star Sets launch of his StandUp Foundation, believed to be the first anti-bullying organization led by a straight athlete aimed at helping LGBT people and Sail for a Good Cause those who are suffering at the hands of bullies. ecently retired British Rugby star Ben Cohen is On the pitch (field), he has achieved an impressive 57 caps (i.e.: appeared in 57 matches) for his country, scored 31 tries (the rugby equivalent of a taking his StandUp Foundation’s anti-bullying touchdown) and as a World Cup winner in 2003 was awarded a Member of Rcampaign and Acceptance Tour out to sea the Order of the British Empire (MBE). A professional sportsman for the past this fall on Source Event’s Gay Rome to Venice Cruise 15 years, he retired on May 15 this year to become Chairman of the StandUp Foundation. aboard the world’s largest sailing yacht, msy Wind Surf. Over the years, Cohen has developed a strong gay following. Firstly, as a “I am passionate about standing up against homophobia and feel World Champion Sportsman, but more recently through his humanitarian compelled to take action,” said Cohen in a released statement. “It is time we stance against homophobia and bullying. stand up for what is right and support young people who are being “I am passionate about standing up against bullying and feel harmed. Every person on this planet has a right to be true to compelled to take action,” Cohen said in a released themselves to love, and be loved, and be happy. I encourage statement. “It is time we stand up for what is right and others to stand up with me and make a difference. Stand support young people who are being harmed. As up for equality, stand up against bullying.” athletes, it is not enough just to have strong bodies. We Source Events, the Miami based travel company must have strong characters and use our voices to producing the cruise, specializes in creating luxury support those who need and deserve it. adventurous travel for the gay community and “Every person on this planet has a right to be true friends. The Rome to Venice Cruise is Source to themselves, to love and be loved, and to be happy. Events’ 10th Anniversary Cruise, and is a I encourage others to stand up with me and make a private charter of the world’s largest sailing difference. Stand up for equality, stand up against yacht, msy Wind Surf, sailing Rome to Venice, bullying”. with ports of call that include: Capri, The launch of the new foundation on the May 19 Taormina (Sicily), Kotor (Montenegro), coincided with Cohen’s Acceptance Tour of the Dubrovnik and Hvar (Croatia). U.K. and U.S.A. Although the office is based in the “We’re excited that Ben is joining us on our U.S.A., The Foundation will be basing its activities cruise and to be supporting the work of on both sides of the Atlantic. Cohen’s StandUp Foundation, which is taking Events were held in Manchester and London a stand against bullying in our LGBT and the U.S. leg started on May 19 in Atlanta community,” says Craig Smith, Founder of and then moved on to New York, Washington Source Events. Joining Cohen as a featured D.C. and Seattle. guest speaker on the cruise is world- The Ben Cohen Team has visited schools renowned novelist Armistead Maupin. “Ben is and universities, and attended dinners and heroic in every sense of the word, and I plan social events in order to raise awareness and to tell him personally when we cruise from funds. Cohen has spoken to all age groups Rome to Venice,” says Maupin. about how everyone has to stand together The 5-Star msy Wind Surf has been Source to combat bullying. Events most popular ship to date, offering “Too many young people have lost their world-class facilities for 312 guests and a very lives through the pain they feel for being high level of service with 190 staff. The luxury perceived to be ‘different’ It has to stop,” he yacht features three restaurants with inspired said. cuisine, two swimming pools, fitness center, lounge, Ben himself experienced tragedy in 2000 and sports deck with complimentary water activities when his father, Pete, died from injuries he when the ship is anchored in the Mediterranean. received when standing up for a member Windstar has repeatedly been recognized as one of the of his staff who was being attacked outside leading small ship cruise lines by readers of Travel & a nightclub he managed in Northampton. Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. There is another strong personal “Our travel adventures are about experiencing the world motivation for him to take the anti- in a new light; opening our hearts and following our dreams bullying message out to the masses: – wherever they may lead us,” said Smith “We are proud to be Being 33 percent deaf in both ears, Cohen celebrating ten years of creating experiences which celebrate also understands the difficulties of being Friendship, Adventure and Spirit. Extraordinary things happen different. when we open ourselves to adventure. At Source Events, we think The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation’s of ourselves as an ‘experience’ company, which creates Network of beneficiaries in the U.S. are HRC extraordinary events and lasting memories.” (Human Rights Campaign), The Trevor Project, For more information or to make a reservation for Source Events Campus Pride and The Matthew Shepard 10th Anniversary Cruise - Rome to Venice, go to www.SourceEvents. Foundation. com. Or, call Source Events at 1-888-SOURCE8 or 305-672-9779 to The UK network is currently being developed and will speak with one of their travel professionals. Current availability is be announced in the next few weeks. Future tours are limited. already being planned to create momentum and to build For more information about Ben Cohen and the Acceptance Tour, on the Foundation’s recent success. visit www.acceptance.ben-cohen.com 16 Outword Magazine June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 outwordmagazine.com Entertainment It’s Never Too Late to Come Out of the Closet Christopher Plummer Goes Gay in Beginners ixar just keeps hitting home runs, and I have Allen is described as a wonderful love letter to Paris. faith that their latest animated blockbuster, A romantic comedy set in the PCars 2, will join the club. Also in theaters, City of Lights, Midnight in Paris Woody Allen has a hit, Brad Pitt and Sean Penn stars Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Kathy climb the tree of life, and veteran actor Christopher Bates, Michael Sheen and Adrien Plummer joins the rainbow coalition. Brody. Wilson plays a writer who This new love floods falls in love with Paris after he Oliver with memories of turns a corner and steps into the his father, who, past. following the death of his wife of 45 years, The Tree of Life came out of the closet at From Terence Malick, the age 75 to live a full gay acclaimed director of such classic life – which included a films asBadlands and Days of younger boyfriend, Andy Heaven, The Tree of Life is the (Goran Visnjic). visionary story of a Midwestern The upheavals of his family in the 1950s. father’s new honesty, by Starring Brad Pitt and Sean turns funny and moving, Penn, the film follows the life brought Oliver and his journey of the eldest son, Jack, as father closer than they’d he tries to reconcile a complicated ever been able to be. relationship with his father (Pitt). Now, Oliver endeavors Jack (played as an adult by Penn), to love Anna with all finds himself a lost soul in the the bravery, humor and modern world, seeking answers to hope that his father the origins and meaning of life taught him. while questioning the existence of Beginners was faith. inspired by Mike Mills’ Now playing at the Tower. own father and is meant Ewan McGregor stars in Beginners. in turn to inspire Cars 2 everyone weighing their Owen Wilson is back as race car Beginners chances and choices in life and From writer/director Mike Mills Lightning McQueen in this sequel love. When it comes to to the delightful 2006 animated comes Beginners, a comedy/drama relationships, we’re all beginners. about how deeply funny and film from the people at Pixar. Beginners is scheduled to open at This time out, McQueen heads to transformative life can be, even at the Tower Theatre in Sacramento its most serious moments. Japan and Europe to compete in on Friday, July 1. Beginners explores the hilarity, the World Grand Prix, with a side confusion, and surprises of love trip for some international through the evolving consciousness Midnight in Paris espionage. of Oliver (Ewan McGregor), who Also playing at the Tower is Cars 2 is the first film directed by meets the irreverent and Woody Allen’s latest, which is being John Lassiter since the original unpredictable Anna (Melanie acclaimed as his best film in years. Cars. See it at Sacramento’s Esquire Laurent) only months after his Opening this year’s Cannes Film IMAX on the K Street Mall father has passed away. Festival, the 41st feature film from beginning Friday, June 24.

Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) in a still from Disney’s Pixar filmCars 2. outwordmagazine.com June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 Outword Magazine 17 Reno Rainbow Fest eno is gearing up to celebrate Pride with Rtheir own Rainbow Fest, which will be a part of the annual Artown Festival in 2011. The month-long summer arts festival features more than 400 events with major funding provided by the City of Reno. Celebrate with gay folks on Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. by the scenic Truckee River in picturesque Wingfield Park, where you will experience exclusive exhibitors and specialty food items that will tempt your taste buds. There will be plenty of entertainment, including the incredible sounds of Mumbo Gumbo, the Merman Experience, Taryn Thru U and Reno’s Biggest Little Sisters. Plus, you can browse unique vendor and food booths in this all-inclusive family event for only $5. You can enjoy the Turbo T-Cup ride and Titan’s Puppet Show at the “Children’s Journey in Rainbowland,” or chill at Reno’s notorious SPLASH pool party after a full day of fun at the Rainbow Fest and enjoy the mixed sounds of Rendezvous w/Cool Beans live performance at Harrah’s Reno. Celebrate being gay as the fun continues at the legendary 5 Star Saloon during Saturday’s all-night party featuring exotic GoGo Dancers from sunny California, $5 donation with proceeds going to Northern Nevada Hopes. Every gay bar in Reno is gearing-up to party during the weekend-long Gayla Rainbow Week. Harrah’s Reno, 1-888-726-6311, (mention code S07RRF for the low $59 rate) is launching the full weekend-long event by hosting a Welcome Party on Friday night, July 8, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Check out www.RenoRainbowFest.com web site for complete details or call 775-742-9953.

18 Outword Magazine June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 outwordmagazine.com Entertainment by Chris Narloch Great Performances at Billly Elliot Pirouettes into SF & the Met on PBS Forbidden Broadway Laughs It Up in Folsom hether you consider her a singer who acts or aybe it’s a sign of the economic times that the role of ‘Billy’ in this West Coast an actress who sings, Natalie Dessay is one musicals, with their trademark optimism, premiere. Winner of 10 Tony Awards of the most talented women in opera today. and anointed by Time magazine as the W Mare more popular than ever. Seats may “best musical of the decade,” Billy not always be filled, but those theater queens who Elliot features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, and can afford them are passionate about their favorite direction by Stephen Daldry. Broadway shows. Based on the popular 2000 film of the same name, Billy Elliot the Musical is the joyous celebration of one boy’s journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and changes his life forever. Visit www.shnsf.com.

Forbidden Broadway Closer to home, the Sutter Street Theatre in Historic Folsom presents this hilarious musical spoof from July 2-17. If you’ve never seen any of the various incarnations of Forbidden Broadway, which ran for many years in New York before recently closing, now’s your chance. Gerard Alessandrini’s wicked Tony Award-winner Faith Prince and Daniel Russell (one of five boys rotating in satirical revue targets famous the role of Billy) surrounded by the “Ballet Girls” in SF’s SHN Broadway Series production of Billy Elliot the Musical. Broadway actors, writers, composers, directors and scores, skewering sacred Two of my personal favorites are plays June 27-September 17 at the cows and notorious bombs alike. now playing or coming soon to Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. For tickets, call 916-353-1001. Northern California. Prince shares the stage with four lucky young actors, who alternate in Billy Elliot You can see Dessay in the the Music Director of Houston Sacramento’s own Tony Award- comfort of your own home when Grand Opera, conducts. winning ‘Broadway baby’, Faith Prince, stars in the national tour of this smash PBS airs Lucia Di Lammermoor on For more information, visit www. hit musical from Elton John, which Great Performances at the Met on metopera.org or www.pbs.org. Sunday, June 26. The French soprano plays A Spiritual Space • A Marketplace • A Showcase Donizetti’s fragile heroine, one of her greatest roles, opposite the Free Speakers All Day! remarkable young tenor Joseph Over 70 Exhibits Calleja as Edgardo. Dessay’s Alternative acclaimed portrayal was first seen Integrative $2 Off on the Met stage in the 2007 Holistic with Ad! (on adult ticket only, premiere of Mary Zimmerman’s Healing cannot be combined production, which was the Met’s with any other offer) Crystals opening night gala of that season. Sunday, July 10 ~ 10 am to 5 pm The telecast was originally seen Jewelry live in movie theaters on Marh 19, Flutes KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 1:00 PM 2011 as part of the groundbreaking series, The Met: Live in HD, which Artwork transmits live performances to Allan Hardman Intuitive more than 1500 movie theaters and Readers Allan Hardman is an expert on performing arts centers around the relationships of all kinds, and shares his Drums world. passion with enthusiasm and love. Now viewers nationally will be Books able to see the performance that the Associated Press called “a Aura Camera Doubletree Hotel Sacramento • Bus. 80 & Arden lesson in the art of a superb Bodywork $6 Admission • Seniors & Teens - $5 Free Parking with Paid Admission singing actress.” Patrick Summers, (916) 202-6962 • www.healingartsfestival.com outwordmagazine.com June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 Outword Magazine 19 A Taste of SOMA Comes to A Trio of Divas Takes Sac Valley Heat Northern California by Storm his July, Sacramento will be a little closer to San Francisco’s ans of Kathy Griffin, Sandra Bernhard and Barbara Eden South of Market, as the Sacramento Valley Leathercorps rejoice. No, they are not performing together (wouldn’t that Thosts Sacramento’s premier leather and fetish fair, Sac Valley Fbe something to see?), but they are all appearing separately Heat, July 8 through 10 at The Bolt. and coming soon to Sacramento or San Francisco. “I’m excited to help bring a slice of event this year, with a focus on having fun Kathy Griffin SOMA to Sacramento,” said Matt Bunch, and exploring your fetish interests instead,” Have a box of wine before the show to get Co-Chair of Sacramento Valley Heat. “Our said Daddy Kyle House, President of you in the mood for this gay-friendly town is ready to get down and dirty.” Sacramento Valley Leathercorps. “Let the comedienne, whose rapid-fire delivery leaves The event will kick off Friday evening fun begin!” no celebrity stone unturned. with a cigar social and BBQ dinner “As the sun goes down, the heat will Griffin is sure to unleash her wicked wit followed by a leather night at The Bolt. rise!” said Bunch. “Saturday night promises on Hollywood’s A, B, C and D-List. A two- There will be drink specials for those who a sizzling hot party at The Bolt with drink time Emmy winner and recent Broadway dress in full leather. specials, shirtless studs, raffles and a silent headliner, Griffin is best seen live. She Saturday will bring a vendors fair auction. Eye catching demonstrations will appears at Sacramento’s Community Center featuring leather and kink gear, toys and be performed on stage. You might even Theater on Sunday, July 17. Tickets are available from www.Tickets.com. games. Entertainment will include hot men learn a few new uses for the sling.” in bondage, mud wrestling, pup play, and Sunday SVH will serve up more food “an opportunity to safely try any fetish and fun with a charity brunch and Sunday Sandra Bernhard your perverted heart desires,” said Bunch. Funday as guests say farewell to new Following sold-out runs in New York, Additionally, members of SVL and other friends and old. London and Miami, comedian, actress (and experienced people will be on hand to Registration is $25 and includes avid Twitterer) Sandra Bernhard brings her demonstrate techniques including admission to the full event including brand new show, I Love Being Me, Don’t suspension bondage, hot wax play, meals. Admission to The Bolt and to the You?, to San Francisco’s Marines Memorial Theatre for two performances only – Friday, flogging, rope bondage, paddles and leather fair is free. www.sacvllyheat.com June 24 and Saturday, June 25 – as part of fireplay. The Bolt Bar is located at 2560 Boxwood “We have retooled SVH to make it a St., and for more information call TRIO Kathy Griffin more relaxed and less classroom centered 916-649-8420, or visit SacBolt.com continues on page 27

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outwordmagazine.com June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 Outword Magazine 21 Calendar compiled by Charles Peer Stonewall Dems. 5:30 p.m. Falsettos is a clever, biting review Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, people showing and loving their Hamburger Patties, 17th and J St. of songs concerning male and rumor has it at least one of pride. Visit SFPride.org for a sexuality and emotional them will break out into song. complete schedule and rundown FIESTA EN LA CALLE development (or lack thereof). 6:30 p.m. Visit their web site for of entertainers. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. A night of calle music with Starring Jerry Lee, Jessica Crouch, details sacgaymenschorus.org SF Civic Center. June Danielle Hansen & Maggie Inspector and Basura. 5 - 8:30 p.m. Free. Cesar Chavez Park, Hollinbeck. $15. 8 p.m. Geery LINCOLN SUMMER CONCERT SF PRIDE PARADE Thursday, 23 9th & J Sts. Theatre, 2130 L St. Info: 916-798- Mick Martin and the Blues In Pride We Trust is the theme for 6352 www.grahamarama.com GEN SILENT Rockers headline this evening of this year’s Parade. It kicks off at Six GLBT senior citizens put a Friday, 24 CONCERT IN THE PARK face on a growing trend of LGBT Pink Martini seniors who elect to go back into SF PRIDE CONCERT Mumbo Gumbo and Los Blazing This 12 member Portland the closet. Filmmaker Stu The Bay Area Rainbow Hangovers perform at this family- based band draws inspiration Maddox will lead a post-film Symphony, Golden Gate Men’s friendly event. Food vendors will from, jazz, classical, old discussion. Presented in Chorus, L/G Chorus of SF and SF be selling yummy eats and fashioned pop and the romantic collaboration with the L/G Freedom Band, emceed by drinks, and adult beverages will Hollywood musicals of the Sacramento International Gay Trauma Flintstone, perform an be available in the beer garden. 1940s and 1950s. and Lesbian Film Festival. $12. Americana-style tribute called Cesar Chavez Park, 910 I St. See: 7 p.m. Crocker Art Museum, In Pride We Trust. 8 p.m. Everett 216 O St. Info: 916-808-7000 or Auditorium, 450 Church St., SF. July 5 visit crockerartmuseum.org. Info: 800-595-4TIX Saturday, 25 annualprideconcert.org SF PRIDE 19 stages, 200 vendors and STONEWALL HAPPY HOUR community booths, non-stop music; bring your chairs and 10:30 a.m. at Market St. & Beale Celebrate summer with cool IN TROUSERS (IN CONCERT) entertainment and thousands of blankets. Free. Food available for and ends at Market & 8th St. in drinks at Happy Hour prices and William Finn’s 1979 one-act people showing and loving their purchase. 7 - 10 p.m. Beerman’s downtown San Francisco. mingle with the Young Dems and musical that became the base of pride. Visit SFPride.org for a Plaza, Lincoln. Info: 916-645- complete schedule and rundown 9713 LincolnArts.org VALLEY BEARS BRUNCH of entertainers. Noon - 6 p.m. Join the Sacramento Valley Bears SF Civic Center. FOOTHILL MUSIC FESTIVAL for brunch, good conversation From Two Tone Steiny to the and friendship. 10 a.m. Golden COLAGE Cream of Clapton, nine great Coral, 4940 Watt Ave., North Join the Sacramento chapter of bands perform at this festival. It’s Highlands. Info: SacBears.org this national group of children, on the lawn, so BYOB, but there youth and adults with one or will be food vendors. Through CLASSICAL CONCERT more LGBTQ parents. 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. $20. Gibson Ranch, 8556 Inspired by “Transcending Sac Gay & Lesbian Center, 1927 Gibson Ranch Rd., Elverta. Info: Vision,” violinist Robin Sharp L St. Info: sacramento@colage. FoothillsMusicFestival.com and pianist Lori Lack will org perform Claude Debussy’s Sunday, 26 “Sonata for Violin and Piano.” GARDEN PARTY $12. 3 p.m. Crocker Art Museum, SF PRIDE It’s time to settle into summer 216 O St. Info: 916-808-7000 19 stages, 200 vendors and and that means garden parties. CrockerArtMuseum.org community booths, non-stop This one is a benefit for the entertainment and thousands of Tuesday, 28 GAMES @ LAVENDER LIBRARY It’s Gaymer Geek Board Game Night, with games from modern strategy to old favorites. 7 - 9 p.m. The Lavender Library, 1414 21st St. Info: 916-492-0558 LavenderLibrary.org Thursday, 30 OUTWORD NIGHT AT THE RIVER CATS This will be the third year we converge on River Cats Stadium for an evening of fun and sportsmanship. Thursday nights are $2 beer nights, so that will just add to the fun! See you at the ball game!

LENO TO SPEAK AT LUNCHEON State Senator Mark Leno (D-SF) speaks about the “bullying crisis” at a luncheon hosted by the Sac 22 Outword Magazine June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 outwordmagazine.com In Trousers Some of Sacramento’s most talented singers perform a concert-version of William Finn’s one-act musical, Thursday, 7 considered the first third of the LEATHER 101 Marvin trilogy. Finn also wrote The Sacramento Valley A New Brain & 25th Annual Leathercorps hosts a class on Putnam County Spelling Bee. various aspects of the leather See: community with Richard Sprott. 18+ open to all. $5 suggested June 24 donation. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. The Geery Theater, 2130 L St. Info: County LGBT Caucus. 11:30 - off Hwy 88. G&L Sierrans. Info: sacvllylthrcorp.org 1:30 p.m. DHA-E Bureau, 2700 916-379-0724 Fulton Ave FIESTA EN LA CALLE CONCERT IN THE PARK A night of calle music with Los Kepi Ghoulie Electric, Pets, Dog ECLECTIC TRASH BOOK CLUB Elegantes and Luv Taxi. 5 - 8:30 Join this LGBT book club for a Party and The Favors perform at this family-friendly event. Food p.m. Free. Cesar Chavez Park, lively discussion of The School of 9th & J Sts. Night by Louis Bayard. 7 p.m. vendors will be selling yummy www.outwordmagazine.com Lavender Library, 1414 21st St. eats and drinks, and adult beverages will be available in the Info: 916-492-0558 beer garden. Cesar Chavez Park, Friday, 8 LavenderLibrary.org 910 I St. SAC VALLEY FETISH HEAT A hot evening of BDSM and D/S demos with hot food and cold drinks hosted by the Sacramento Tuesday, 5 Valley Leathercorps and a part of PINK MARTINI Sac Valley Heat. The Bolt Bar, A genre-hopping and über-hip 2560 Boxwood St. Info: 916-649- July band, with a globetrotting blend 8420 SacBolt.com sacvllyheat.org of cosmopolitan sounds perform Friday, 1 from their newest CD Splendour in the Grass, a virtual carnival of CONCERT IN THE PARK GLS 4TH OF JULY CAMPOUT The Nibblers, Gerald Pease Join the fun as three GLS musical influences, with one grand purpose: to rebuild a Combo and The Bell Boys with chapters from Sacramento and James Cavern and Jesi Naomi the Bay area team up for three culture that sings and dances. 8 p.m. Jackson Hall, Mondavi nights of tent camping with a CALENDAR variety of hikes, near Silver Lake Arts Center. Info: 866.754.2787 MondaviArts.org continues on page 26 Cedar Rapids and Platoon Comedy & Tragedy on DVD wo new DVD releases offer some pretty solid breakout performance in one of the most iconic movies ever made summertime viewing, one taking you on a about the Vietnam era. Platoon Tcomic romp while the other takes you back to was nominated for eight Academy the horrors of the Vietnam War. Awards and won four: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Sound and Best Cedar Rapids dramatic actor on the big screen, Film Editing. This clever comedy played briefly but the proof is here with the The all-star cast includes Sheen, at the Tower in Sacramento earlier remastered, first-time Blu-ray Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, this year, but it never really found release of Oliver Stone’s Platoon. Forest Whitaker, Kevin Dillon and the audience it deserved. Less Catch a young Sheen in his Johnny Depp. raunchy but no less funny than recent hit films likeThe Hangover and Bridesmaids, Cedar Rapids also has more heart. The Hangover’s Ed Helms co-stars with Anne Heche, John C. Reilly, and Sigourney Weaver in a wacky tale of a straight-laced businessman (Helms) who comes out of his shell with a little help from the new friends he makes at an insurance convention.

Platoon It’s hard to believe that Charlie Sheen was once a promising Anne Heche with John C. Reilly, Ed Helms and Isiah Whitlock, Jr. in Cedar Rapids. outwordmagazine.com June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 Outword Magazine 23 Business Directory ACCOUNTING COUNSELING FLORISTS OPTOMETRY SPAS MARCIA FRITZ & COMPANY BRUCE GUNN, M.F.C.C. RELLES FLORIST CAMERON YEE, O.D. BLUE SKY DAY SPA Jason Russell, CPA Lic. 99177 Lic. MM19480, 418 Alhambra Blvd., 916- 2400 J St., 916-441-1478 6407 Riverside Blvd., 916-395-0673 4250 H St., Ste 1, 916-455-6200 [email protected] 916-966-9366 443-7171 801 Howe Ave., 916-920-4911 [email protected] BlueSkyDaySpa.com ADULT STORES www.safediscovery.com RellesFlorist.com PIERCING & TATTOO SPECIALTY MARKETS KATE MACKENZIE, C.S.W. L’AMOUR SHOPPE Lic. 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perform at this family-friendly sundaes made from delicious speakers and discussions of event. Food vendors will be Clover Ice Cream, this is a great current political events. Social, 6 selling yummy eats and drinks, way to spend a Sunday afternoon. p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m. and adult beverages will be 4 - 6 p.m. Donations to PFLAG Radisson Hotel, 500 Leisure available in the beer garden. most welcome. Taylor’s Kitchen, Lane. Info: 916-441-1787 Cesar Chavez Park, 910 I St. 2900 Freport Blvd. Info: SacStonewall.org 916-443-6881 WINETRAIN’S VINTNER LUNCH Watch the scenic beauty of the SAC VALLEY HEAT Tuesday, 12 Napa Valley pass by while SVH will serve up more food and COWBOYS/COWGIRL SOCIAL enjoying Executive Chef Kelly fun with a charity brunch and Join Capital Crossroads Gay Macdonald’s four-course prix fixe Sunday Funday as guests say Rodeo for a social and soda/ menu with paired wines from farewell to new friends and old. beer bust. 7 p.m. The Bolt, 2560 Artesa. RSVP 800-427-4124 The Bolt Bar, 2560 Boxwood St. Boxwood St. Info: 916-649-8420 WineTrain.com Info: 916-649-8420 SacBolt.com capitalcrossroads.org sacvllyheat.org Saturday, 9 Thursday, 14 SVL COMMUNITY BRUNCH ECLECTIC TRASH BOOK CLUB SAC VALLEY HEAT Cooked to order omelettes, A fun Leather Pride Fair Join this LGBT book club for a biscuits and gravy, sausage, lively discussion of Bob the Book including games, mud wrestling, pancakes and more. Coffee and fantasies, demos, food, drink, by David Pratt. 7 p.m. Lavender juice are now included and the Library, 1414 21st St. Info: pups, vendors, bootblacking and bar is open! $10, with proceeds more! The party will keep going 916-492-0558 LavenderLibrary. benefitting local nonprofits. 11 org into the night with entertainment, a.m. - 2 p.m. The Bolt Bar, 2560 demos, drink specials and hot Boxwood St. Info: 916-649-8420 fun. The Bolt Bar, 2560 Boxwood SacBolt.com sacvllylthrcorp.org FIESTA EN LA CALLE St. Info: 916-649-8420 SacBolt. A night of calle music with com sacvllyheat.org Orixa and Cambio del Piel. 5 HEALING ARTS FESTIVAL - 8:30 p.m. Free. Cesar Chavez Over 70 exhibits ranging from Park, 9th & J Sts. OAK PARK CONCERTS Integrative Holistic Healing to Zuhg and Longshot Sound Aura Cameras and Intuitive System headline this concert Readers, plus keynote speaker, filled with fun, sun and great Allan Hardman, an expert on Friday, 15 music. Free. 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. relationships of all kinds. $6. McClatchy Park, 33rd St. and CONCERT IN THE PARK 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, The Nickel Slots, Whiskey & 5th Ave. Info: 916-804-7333 Bus. 80 & Arden. Info: 916-202- www.nakedcoffee.net Stitches and Bright Faces 6962 HealingArtsFestival.com perform at this family-friendly event. Food vendors will be Sunday, 10 selling yummy eats and drinks, Monday, 11 and adult beverages will be PFLAG ICE CREAM SOCIAL STONEWALL DEMOCRATS From River City Root Beer floats available in the beer garden. Join the LGBT Democrats for Cesar Chavez Park, 910 I St. to your favorite cones and their monthly meeting, with guest

26 Outword Magazine June 23, 2011 - July 14, 2011 • Volume 24 • Issue 12 • No. 435 outwordmagazine.com Ethics Faith Uptown continued from page 4 continued from page 8 continued from page 14 former Solicitor General Paul something bigger than themselves deeply meaningful, courageous, Presenting the award was Susan team; fighting for equality, Clement’s law firm will receive for that they call God, and some do and transformational. There are McKee from Sen. Steinberg’s office. changing the face of homelessness, representing the House is more not. Most want to be affirmed and religious communities who honor “Tina does so much work in the and connecting with many other than 35 percent of the $1,415,000 loved, and to know that their and welcome LGBTQ individuals community, it takes all these nonprofit groups to work together Congress appropriated for the choices matter. We don’t think that and families. In the name of Love, people (her employees) at the table on so many issues,” said Reynolds. OGC, leaving the OGC with is too much to ask. let us gather together! to actually run the business while “This will only make the way we insufficient funds to cover both the Faith is too big of an idea to The Revs. Lynn Gardner and she’s out helping the homeless and do business better; we will have office’s salaries and expenses and leave in the hands of those who Wendy Bartel are Co-Ministers at working on political campaigns more pride than ever in the work the costs of defending DOMA. would keep it small. Spiritual the Sierra Foothills Unitarian and I am very pleased to be able to we do.” Further, money appropriated for exploration can be creative, fun, Universalists in Auburn, CA. They call her a friend of Sacramento,” For more information about purposes other than funding the and multigenerational as well as can be reached at www.mysfuu.org. said Mckee. Uptown Studios,visit www. OGC cannot lawfully be “This award makes me so proud UptownStudios.net or call them at reprogrammed for defending of all the work that we do as a 916-446-1082. DOMA without legal authorization. Trio AARP continued from page 20 “Speaker Boehner has vowed to continued from page 9 end deficit spending and usher in a Assault new era of government fiscal Delehanty. SF Gay Pride. continued from page 10 austerity, warning Americans we Visitors can access AARP’s coverage For additional information, visit need to make do with less. But of relevant topics, including an article www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com. apparently, the House leadership from the latest issue of AARP The Parker received. The charge carries victim. “It’s a pretty awful place to Magazine examining — three decades Barbara Eden the possibility of two to four years be, especially since no one ever can continue freely spending after the emergence of HIV/AIDS — the money it doesn’t have,” said Sloan. You won’t have to rub a lamp to see in state prison and a $10,000 fine. expects this to happen to them. It’s new face of AIDS: people over 50. Barbara Eden live in person. The iconic The determination of whether to not easy, but I wanted to make sure “This is yet another case of do as I The portal also features AARP’s say, not as I do. No wonder the star of TV’s I Dream of Jeannie will add hate crime charges will be that I represented my community 20-part multimedia package, The appear at the Castro Theatre on public is so cynical about politics.” Stonewall Riots: 40 Years Later, A made by the Sacramento County the best that I could and just stand Sunday, July 10 for a gala tribute and District Attorneys Office, and could up for all of us.” Citizens for Responsibility and Milestone Anniversary, which won interview. Ethics in Washington (CREW) is a accolades from the LGBT community Eden will be signing her new book, add additional incarceration time non-profit legal watchdog group and mainstream media for its Jeannie Out of A Bottle, and the and fines. Olivarez’ next court dedicated to holding public officials comprehensive coverage of an extravaganza will also include a appearance is a settlement accountable for their actions. For important chapter in the American Jeannie Look-A-Like contest, belly conference scheduled for June 27. more information and to read the civil rights movement. dancing superstars and a clip reel of “The best thing I feel I can do for complaint and exhibits, visit www. For more information, visit www. Eden’s TV and film career. myself now is believe that I won,” citizensforethics.org aarp.org. Visit www.castrotheatre.com. Parker said, refusing to become a

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