THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 July 22, 2009 • vol 24 no 42 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Race to equality: Federal marriage suits Clinton OKs Gay Marriage page 4 This is the second in a series looking at the suddenly crowded field of federal lawsuits seeking to make history by being the first to secure equal Piano marriage rights in the United States. The first can be found online at www.WindyCityMediaGroup. com. Men By Lisa Keen Keen News Service

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POKER FACE TVN A variety of celebrities QueerTVNetwork.com turned up at the 4th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em charity tournament. Check out our See photos online. video channel for new videos weekly Photo by Steve Starr www.QueerTV Network.com 4 July 22, 2009 protection,” while the Massachusetts case focus- Commission says MARRIAGE from cover es on a 10th Amendment and Spending Clause Texas bar raid oppose it. claim. The 10th Amendment says states have the For many years now, gay legal activists have power to regulate things “not delegated to the a big mistake been very picky about what lawsuits they en- United States by the Constitution. The Spending The head of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com- ter into which courts. With a couple of notable Clause is more complicated and, argues Attor- mission told the gay newspaper Dallas Voice on exceptions, they have limited their lawsuits in ney General Martha Coakley, prevents the federal July 16 that his officers committed multiple the past 25 years to state courts, specifically, in government from forcing the state to violate the “clear violations” of agency policy when they states where the overall climate for LGBT people constitutional rights of its citizens. and local police raided the gay bar Rainbow is considered friendly—states like Massachu- Lambda’s Pizer says the Massachusetts case is Lounge in Fort Worth on June 28, the 40th an- setts, California and Connecticut. Their think- both an “incredibly important case and an im- niversary of the Stonewall Riots. ing, generally, has been that conditions at the mensely welcome development on the national The violent raid put patron Chad Gibson in a U.S. Supreme Court aren’t favorable for running landscape.” hospital intensive-care unit with bleeding on his anything pro-gay. “The case presents new legal arguments” brain. Two other patrons sustained lesser inju- But gay legal organizations do not control against DOMA’s provision—Section 3— limiting ries and several patrons were arrested for the the field when it comes to gay-related lawsuits. the interpretation of “marriage” for any federal crime of having drunk too much. Sometimes, other lawyers mount lawsuits; and purpose to heterosexual couples. “I don’t think you have to dig very deep to sometimes—like during last week’s confirmation figure out that TABC has violated some of their hearing for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia The hobbled hazards policies,” Alan Steen said. “We know that and I Sotomayor—other interested parties try to call If ever there was a “one-shot, all-or-nothing” Bill Clinton, who as president signed the an- apologize for that. ... It’s real clear that how- the race over, done, and lost. entry in this legal horserace, it would most cer- ti-gay Defense of Marriage Act into law, now ever it is that we were doing business that night tainly be Smelt v. U.S. It’s also a first, of sorts. supports same-sex marriage. DNCC/Jackson is not the typical TABC.” The true contenders Arthur Smelt and his spouse Christopher Ham- Solway photo “You can read (our) policy and you can figure After much study and deliberation, Gay & Les- mer have already been to the U.S. Supreme out really quickly, TABC shouldn’t have even been bian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) this year fi- Court. They filed a federal lawsuit in conserva- there,” he said. “If our guys would have followed nally mounted a legal challenge of the 13-year- tive Orange County in 2004 after a county clerk National the damn policy, we wouldn’t even have been old Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in federal denied them a marriage license. It did not have there. ... We don’t participate in those kinds of court. the support of gay legal groups and activists inspections when there’s not probable cause or The lawsuit is a very narrow, “very mainstream” then, and it doesn’t now. news reasonable suspicion or some public safety mat- challenge, noted lead attorney Mary Bonauto. It The couple’s private attorney, Richard Gilbert, by Rex Wockner ter to be inspected.” tackles only part of one section of DOMA that appealed the 2004 Smelt case all the way to the —Assistance: Bill Kelley applies to federal tax laws, Social Security and U.S. Supreme Court, which, in 2006, refused to Bill Clinton retirement laws, and other federal benefits avail- hear it. able to married couples. In 2008, the couple married during California’s supports HRC slams Why not challenge the entire law? five-month era of marriage equality and, when same-sex marriage “The U.S. Supreme Court has made clear that voters passed Proposition 8 banning same-sex hate-crimes it strongly disfavors attempts to strike a federal marriage, Smelt and Hammer filed suit again, Bill Clinton, who as president signed the anti- law in its entirety,” notes GLAD on its Web site, this time in state court, challenging both the gay Defense of Marriage Act into law, now sup- amendments “and prefers to evaluate cases with concrete ex- statewide ban and both sections of DOMA. Judge ports same-sex marriage, thenation.com report- In a statement, the Human Rights Cam- amples of how a federal law as applied violates David Carter, of the U.S. District Court in Los An- ed July 14. paign (HRC) criticized votes related to the constitutional rights.” geles, dismissed that part of the lawsuit against “I’m basically in support,” Clinton reportedly hate-crimes provisions in the Defense Depart- So GLAD found eight couples and three in- the state July 16, noting that the couple is still said July 8 after speaking at the Campus Prog- ment authorization bill. The Senate passed dividuals—all of whom have applied for equal married and thus, as a legal matter, have no ress National Conference in Washington, D.C. four amendments to the Matthew Shepard treatment under some federal benefit and been standing to sue the state over its ban. “I think all these states that do it should do Hate Crimes Prevention Act: three offered by denied—and, in March, put its lawsuit on track Carter is a Clinton appointee and has had at it,” he said. “I personally support people do- Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., and one offered by for the U.S. Supreme Court. They chose the U.S. least one gay case before. When Orange County ing what they want to do. I think it’s wrong Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass. District Court in Boston, part of the First Circuit schools tried to bar the organization of a gay- for someone to stop someone else from doing The act was added July 16, to S. 1390, the U.S. Court of Appeals, one of the more progres- straight alliance in 2000, Carter issued a pre- that.” Senate version of the Department of Defense sive circuits in the country. liminary injunction that enabled the group to DOMA prevents the federal government from Authorization bill. Most gay legal activists who have been work- hold its meetings. (The school later settled with recognizing married gay couples as married and According to the HRC release, the Senate ing on equal rights for gays believe GLAD’s case, the group out of court.) allows states to refuse to recognize other states’ adopted three amendments by voice vote. One Gill v. Office of Personnel Management, which The remainder of the lawsuit, however, will same-sex marriages. amendment, SA 1615, adds the death penalty also sports a legal team of 11 attorneys, has the proceed and, unlike Gill and Massachusetts, President Barack Obama repeatedly has vowed to the provisions of the Matthew Shepard best chance for success. Smelt is anything but narrow. It asks the court to see that DOMA is repealed, but has taken no Act. The Kennedy amendment provides for ad- Jenny Pizer, head of the Marriage Project for to require “all necessary acts” be taken by “the steps to launch the process. ditional restrictions in the use of the death Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, entire nation of the United States of America, Six states—Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, penalty under the Act. called the Gill lawsuit “very strong.” all of its territories and jurisdictions” to elimi- Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine—have le- The third amendment requires the attorney “The Gill case was put together meticulously,” nate “any distinction in the law” that results in galized same-sex marriage, while 30 states have general to proclaim guidelines with “neutral explained Pizer. She said it hones in on “spe- inequality for the plaintiff couple. amended their constitutions to ban it. In addi- and objective criteria for determining wheth- cific, serious, arbitrary harms to the plaintiffs,” The unusually brief, eight-page complaint filed tion, New York and Washington, D.C., recognize er a crime was motivated by the status of the whose claims are “ripe for court consideration by attorney Gilbert, asks the court to declare the marriages of gay couples who have married victim.” because all administrative and other preparatory DOMA as violating the constitutional guarantees elsewhere. A final Sessions amendment, SA 1616, steps have been taken.” of equal protection, right to privacy, due pro- The new same-sex marriage laws in Vermont, creates a new federal criminal offense for One thing a lawyer or team of lawyers can’t cess, as well as its full faith and credit clauses. New Hampshire and Maine have not yet come cases involving assaults or battery of a U.S. control, however, is what judge will be assigned It also asks the court to “order mandating the into force. servicemember—or a member of the service- their case. By luck of the draw, the judge as- use of gender-neutral terms in all legislation af- Same-sex marriage also is legal in Belgium, member’s immediate family. signed to the Gill case is a 78-year-old Nixon fecting marriage.” And, without explanation or Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Working in coalition with the Leadership appointee—which, on face value, seems tough. context, it drops in a quote from former Vice Spain and Sweden. Conference on Civil Rights, HRC sent a letter And it may be. President Dick Cheney saying, “Freedom means to senators, opposing these amendments. In But Judge Joseph Tauro is also known as tough freedom for everyone.” addition, HRC has mobilized its members to in another way. “He is an activist judge, one who A similarly hobbled lawsuit was filed in the Senate approves reach out to senators in an effort to defeat does not think that the law has only a passive federal district court of New Orleans by an- the amendments. hate-crimes bill role to play,” said one defense attorney to the other gay male couple. Kristoffer Bonilla and The U.S. Senate approved a bill July 16 to add Boston Globe in describing Tauro in 1989. “He John Wray, without the aid or blessing of any sexual orientation, gender identity and other is not afraid to fashion a remedy which breathes gay litigation group, tried to file their lawsuit categories to federal hate-crimes protections. life into a constitutional right.” According to in April, seeking permission to have the filing The measure, which passed on a voice vote, the Globe, Tauro is a second-generation Italian fees waived due to “pauper” status. Bonilla is was attached to a defense-spending bill. A move who has said he considers himself to be “very a recent law school graduate. The court denied to remove it from that bill failed 63-28. A final sensitive to bigotry” and “very empathetic with their request. They came back a month later and vote on the new categories was expected to oc- those who insist that they be treated equally, in filed their seven-page lawsuit. cur July 20. terms of ethnic or racial background.” The case, Bonilla v. Levine, has been assigned The House of Representatives already has Tauro has also been assigned the “related to a judge appointed by former President George passed a similar bill. case” of Massachusetts v. U.S.—the latest entry W. Bush—Kurt Engelhardt. Not much is known “More than 60 senators support the Matthew into the field of federal lawsuits seeking mar- about the judge’s attitude towards gay rights, Shepard Act, legislation that will provide police riage equality for gay couples. Massachusetts but the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is one and sheriffs’ departments with the tools and re- challenges the same section of DOMA as GLAD’s of the country’s more conservative circuits. sources they need to ensure that entire commu- lawsuit, and GLAD says there’s a good chance ©2009 Keen News Service nities are not terrorized by hate violence,” said these two cases will be consolidated, though read the entire article online at www. Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmo- there are differences. WindyCityMediaGroup.com. nese. GLAD’s Bonauto said Gill “is grounded in equal July 22, 2009 5 spective that empowers people.” The name of and ... baptism of one’s head.” sexual orientation. Dallas does the project echoes that of the Denver Principles In Utah, a police report connected to a same- of 1983, a defining document for establishing sex kissing incident seemingly supports the In New York City, 19-year-old Driton Nicaj the dignity of people with AIDS. The historian gay couple that was detained, according to On has been arrested and charged with commit- principles John D’Emilio, talking to Windy City Times, said, Top Magazine. Security guards for the Mormon ting three anti-gay attacks in the Upper East by Yasmin Nair “The Denver Principles grew out of early AIDS Church handcuffed and detained Matt Aune, 28, Side of Manhattan, according to NY1.com. Police activism and became important in developing and Derek Jones, 25, as they walked across a say that Nicaj was part of a group of men who Over the weekend of May 15-17, 24 people gath- the politics of AIDS. Will the Dallas Principles church plaza, and were reportedly cited for tres- robbed Joe Holladay, 36, June 28; Nicaj also ered in a hotel room at the Dallas/Fort Worth develop the same traction, and what will that passing. However, details of the report do not allegedly attacked and robbed two 19-year-old airport to discuss the next steps for the LGBT traction mean?” agree with the church’s statement that the pair men May 31. movement. They emerged with a set of eight The Dallas Principles can be found at www. was not discriminated against because of their points that they called the Dallas Principles. thedallasprinciples.org/The_Dallas_Princi- These include statements like, “Separate is never ples/Home.html. equal” and “The establishment and guardianship Sotomayor closer to being Supreme of full civil rights is a non-partisan issue.” In Judge Sonia Sotomayor—in line to become fair-minded decisions.” Organization president addition, the group emerged with a list of “Full Cronkite dies at 92 the newest U.S. Supreme Court justice—dealt Joe Solmonese said, “Judge Sotomayor has Civil Rights Goals,” which includes “Dignity and Walter Cronkite, the TV journalism giant who with a deluge of questions last week during demonstrated her understanding and commit- Equality,” and a “Call to Action.” Windy City has covered some of the most historic moments her Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation ment to protecting the liberty and equality of Times spoke separately to two of the authors, of modern times, died July 17. He was 92. hearings. all Americans.” Juan Ahonen-Jover and Jon Winkleman, about Among some of the moments the former CBS Republicans continued to press Sotomayor If the nomination passes through the com- how the document came about and where they anchorman—known for his sign-off, “And that’s for her “wise Latina” comment as well as for mittee, the full Senate is expected to vote see it going. the way it is”—covered were John F. Kennedy’s her decision in Ricci vs. DeStafano, in which an within the next few weeks, according to U.S. Ahonen-Jover and his partner Ken Ahonen- assassination, the Vietnam War, the Watergate appellate court ruled against white firefight- News & World Report. Jover are co-founders of eQualityGiving.org, an scandal and several presidential elections. ers who wanted to keep the results of a test “online donor community.” According to him, a A native of St. Joseph, Mo., Cronkite became on which minorities scored lower, according to preliminary discussion about LGBT issues came a newspaper journalist in college, switched CourthouseNews.com. The U.S. Supreme Court about on the group’s listserv a little while after over to radio announcing in 1935, joined the has since overturned that ruling. the Obama election, and many of the discussants United Press wire service and went over to CBS’s Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, brought up the is- expressed disappointment at the pace at which news division in 1950, according to CNN.com. sue of same-sex marriage, asking if “marriage LGBT issues were being addressed: “We saw that Cronkite’s final “Evening News” broadcast oc- is a question reserved for the states to decide despite the tremendous success [of Democrats], curred March 6, 1981. based on” a 1972 Minnesota decision that de- [LGBT concerns] were not translating into issues Mark Segal, publisher of Philadelphia Gay nied such unions. Sotomayor responded that fast enough. So we wondered, how do we accel- News, said in a statement that “Cronkite was she would have to check the case but added erate?” From there on, the discussion brewed for my friend and mentor. ... [He spoke] in support that she would “apply that precedent to the some time before Ahonen-Jover sent out a call of gay rights whenever asked at his numerous facts of any new situation that implicates it.” to “People I knew personally on our listserv.” speaking engagements. After stepping down The U.S. Supreme Court has never issued a He also “asked them to invite other people” to from the anchor chair, he was free to do more decision regarding same-sex marriage, accord- come to a meeting to discuss concrete future and he did. He spoke up about HIV/AIDS and ing to the Des Moines Register. actions. even against “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” On gay is- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)—the na- According to Winkleman, the 24 who eventu- sues he was ahead of his time. tion’s largest LGBT-rights organization—issued ally showed up at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport “Walter embodied a tried and true journalist, a formal endorsement of Sotomayor. In a state- hotel were among many who had been invited. one who covered all sides of the story and was ment, HRC said that it “is encouraged by Judge Both men said that the meeting began without committed to the idea of bringing news to the Sotomayor’s responses to questioning from the Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Photo by Patsy any preconceptions of what it would lead to, public.” Senate Judiciary Committee and her record of Lynch and that the principles were the end product of a weekend of long conversations. According to Ahonen-Jover, the goal was to establish a broad NATIONAL set of directives which could guide the LGBT movement towards “full equality,” which he de- fined as “legal equality, to have the same pro- ROUNDUP BY ANDREW DAVIS tections that other groups would have.” Winkle- man said that the language was purposely kept In California, the LGBT community honored broad in order not to confine the principles to the life of murdered sailor August Provost specific issues. July 10 at Camp Pendleton, according to Gay Since May, the principles have gathered many & Lesbian Times. On June 30, Provost was found signatures on the Web site and some criticism. dead at the camp’s Assault Craft Unit Five com- In the gay paper Dallas Voice, John Wright com- pound; he was the victim of several gunshot mented that “no one from the media—and cer- wounds. Several gay-rights groups, including the tainly not Dallas Voice—was notified about this National Center for Lesbian Rights, have called meeting in advance,” and that the authors were the killing of the out serviceman a hate crime mostly from the coasts. The writer and activist and want an investigation. Jewelle Gomez, appearing on Laura Flanders’s The San Francisco Zoo will not be the same. GritTV, liked the principles but pointed out that Popular male Magellan penguins Harry and they were crafted by people who are “predomi- Pepper have broken up—and a female is to nantly male, predominantly white.” Asked why blame, according to KTVU.com. Harry and Pep- there had not been a public callout for people to per had been together since 2003, but a female, attend, Winkleman said that this was partly lo- Linda, befriended Harry earlier this year—caus- gistical (no one could predict the numbers that ing Pepper to become violent. Pepper is now by might then show up), and partly because the or- himself, and Harry and Linda actually were able ganizers themselves did not go into the meeting to successfully nest. with a clear sense of what would come about. In Washington state, Protect Marriage Wash- Judging from the biographies of the authors ington leaders claim to be closing in on the made available on the Web, most appear to have 125,000 signatures needed for a ballot ini- fundraising and political backgrounds within tiative that would oppose the state’s domestic- traditional electoral politics, and the group ap- partnership laws, according to Advocate.com. pears relatively homogenous in terms of race and Larry Stickney, president of the Washington Val- ethnicity. They include Charles Merrill, whose ues Alliance, which runs Protect Marriage, said bio states that he is of the Merrill Lynch fam- that 75,000 is their best estimate, but “we think ily, and John Bare, who “worked as a research we’re closing in on 100,000 now.” The deadline molecular biologist and geneticist, but evolved for the group is July 25. into a donor and activist.” Also included are In New Jersey, a transwoman apparently Mandy Carter, an African-American activist and died during a voodoo ritual, according to CB- co-founder of Southerners On New Ground and SNews.com. Authorities are investigating how the African-American blogger Pam Spaulding. Lucille Hamilton—a 21-year-old originally from Winkleman said that he worked in as a waiter Arkansas—died in what is being called a “voo- in a restaurant. Asked about the economic di- doo cleansing ritual.” The Philadelphia Daily versity of the group, Ahonen-Jover was adamant News reported that Hamilton hired voodoo high that there was “significant diversity.” priest Houngan Hector to perform a ritual known Where do the authors see this project going? as a “Lave Tet,” which, according to ezilidantor. Ahonen-Jover sees the principles giving “a per- tripod.com, involves “the cleansing, fortifying 6 July 22, 2009 Gays make LOCAL NEWS advances at Howard Brown Episcopal confab deals with by Chuck Colbert second crime Keen News Service By STEVEN CHAITMAN

From coast to coast, their parishes carry a sign: The Memorial Peace Garden at the Howard Brown “The Episcopal church welcomes you.” And yet, Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan, has now seen some among the gay faithful have felt that two crimes in less than a month. Just one week greeting included an invisible asterisk: “Unless after a stolen statue dedicated to lesbian health you are a gay or lesbian couple” who wants to be advocate Mary York was returned to the garden, fully included in parish life of the church. a second statue in memory of fellow activist Lisa Not anymore, according to the Rev. Susan Rus- Tonna was found destroyed July 14. sell of All Saints Church in Pasadena, Calif. “We The small but heavy Buddha statue had been feel the asterisk has been erased,” she said, re- wobbled back and forth in an attempt to rip it ferring to one resolution adopted last week in from its cement base and was likely dropped, Anaheim, Calif. where the Episcopal Church met said Cat Jefcoat, director of Howard Brown’s in the general convention. Lesbian Community Care Project. Part of the Russell is president of the organization Integ- Fr. Rod Reinhart, member of the board of Integrity Northern Illinois, with Bishop Gene Robinson statue’s head was shattered. It had had been rity, the denomination’s national gay and les- at General Convention. Photo courtesy of Reinhart rubbed with some of Tonna’s ashes. bian caucus, and an LGBT advocacy group. The vandalism occurred just one week after There were, in fact, two resolutions approved ordained ministry” to gays and lesbians. The Communion to a schism. the garden’s other statue, a small replica of the by the Episcopalian gathering. The first allows Most. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding Some bishops have bolted the Episcopal Church Bird Girl from the cover of the book Midnight in for the consecration of openly lesbian and gay bishop of the Episcopal Church, supported the to form the Anglican Communion of North Amer- the Garden of Good and Evil, was returned after bishops. The second measure authorizes bishops measure. ica, which is in effect a rival church. Overseas, going missing on June 21. Tonna’s and York’s to bless same-sex unions. The ordination resolution, in effect, removes some conservative Anglican leaders, mainly in partners donated both statues to complement “What’s significant about what happened at de facto moratoria on openly gay bishops. Africa, cut ties with the U. S. denomination. the peace garden, which Howard Brown planted the Episcopal General Convention is that finally “There will no longer be any barrier to their Concerns over unity linger—so much so that in the women’s memory in June 2008. we are telling the truth about who we are,” Rev. being nominated,” Rev. Russell said. Of course Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, the The garden, located at the corner of Sheridan Russell said, speaking from her cell phone July “Gene Robinson is not the first gay bishop. The global communion’s spiritual leader, voiced ap- Road and Cuyler Street in Uptown, is open to the 17. “I am so proud to be part of a church that fact of his being honest about it,” that she said, prehension in Anaheim about decisions “that public, and Jefcoat says it will remain that way, at this point in its life has decided truth and in- “is the challenge to the communion.” could push us further apart.” even if it means not putting the statues back in clusion and justice are prevailing enough values At its last convention in 2006, Episcopalians Afterwards, Robinson said, “This is the Church place. that we are wiling to tell the truth about that adopted guidelines that effectively banned the I’ve been telling my gay, lesbian, bisexual and “We want to have people spending time there even when it’s a challenge to our wider Anglican consecration of anyone whose “manner of life” transgender brothers and sisters to come to, or finding peace,” she said. “It’s too bad we have family.” would distress fellow Anglicans. to come back to.” Continuing on his blog, he to be more street-wise.” The 2.1-million member Episcopal Church is The 2006 policy, which is now basically re- said, “This is a day to rejoice in the Episcopal Jefcoat said she will consult with Tonna’s and the U.S. branch of the global Anglican Commu- versed, stemmed from a church uproar in 2003 Church, which once again has stood for the full York’s partners before deciding what to do with nion, and numbers 77 million people. when an openly gay and partnered priest, the inclusion of all,” referring to the ordination res- the statues, as well as determining more cre- The convention adopted the first resolution by Rev. V. Gene Robinson, became bishop of New olution. ative and safer alternatives for memorializing a two-thirds vote margin July 14, when bish- Hampshire. The second resolution, also approved in con- the two activists in the garden. ops, clergy and lay leaders decided to open “any His consecration nearly brought the Anglican vention, heralds even more inclusion—and sen- “The most important piece is that we continue sitive pastoral ministry— by opening the door to to hold that peace garden in honor of Lisa and blessing same-sex couples. The resolution calls Mary,” she said. <_dWbbo$$$7d7fWhjc[djH[djWbI[l_Y[ for bishops to “collect and develop theological Both Tonna and York died of cancer in January and liturgical resources’’ on same-sex unions to 2008 after devoting their careers to making a j^WjIf[Y_Wb_p[i;nYbki_l[bo_d report to the next convention. Eventually, the difference in the LGBT community. Tonna served 9^_YW]eÊiIekj^Beef church may even consider creating a standard as interim director of the Lesbian Community liturgy for same-sex unions, including a rite for Care Project, which focuses on LBTI women’s same-sex marriage in the Episcopalian’s Book of health issues. She also fought for smoke-free Common Prayer. initiatives and managed the Center on Halsted’s M[Êh[OekhED;#IJEFI>EF But for now, the blessing resolution “provides Anti-Violence Project. šbetter term, to ‘dirty up’ the vic- called the church to work together toward com- tim, and make the victim seem to be some- )'($(')$-'-* mon liturgical expressions of those blessings. It thing less—in this case, to make the victim is a great day for the church and a greater day [look like a sexual predator].” for the witness to God’s inclusive love.” “There can be no appeal of this case after a finding of not guilty,” Magats added. Iekj^BeefH[djWbiCWdW][c[dj"BB9

July 22, 2009 7 De Jesús Living-space Addendum Salute to LGBT In a July 15 article on a lesbian employee fil- veterans Aug. 5 hearing moved ing suit against United Health Care, spokesman no longer The City of Chicago’s annual Salute to LGBT By SAMUEL WORLEY Jeff Smith said that at least part of its defense veterans, “With Liberty and Justice for All,” will would lie in its Human Rights Campaign Corpo- take place Wed., Aug. 5, at 12 p.m. in Daley in running Living with Pride, the embattled LGBT sober liv- rate Equality Index score of 95. Plaza at Washington and Dearborn. The Chicago By ANDREW DAVIS ing space, received an extension on a zoning In an e-mail, Betty Tsamis (who is represent- Commission on Human Relations’ Advisory Coun- appeal that will determine whether the house ing plaintiff Laura Valenziano), stated, “I learned cils on Veterans Affairs (ACVA) and Lesbian, Gay, Rev. Wilfredo De Jesús no longer is being consid- can stay in its current location in North Center. from journalists that UHG [United Health Group, Bisexual and Transgender Issues (ACLGBTI) and ered as Billy Ocasio’s replacement for 26th Ward At a meeting of the Zoning Commission July 17 parent of UHC] is defending Laura’s case by the Chicago chapter of the American Veterans alderman in Chicago. at City Hall, a new hearing was set for Aug. 21. pointing to its HRC corporate scorecard, which for Equal Rights (AVER) are co-hosting the free In fact, according to the Chicago Tribune, The extension was granted to Living with Pride is 95%. The scoring system used by HRC does event. Ocasio plans to have his wife, Veronica, suc- over the objections of some of its neighbors, a not even take into account claims filed by LGBTs Mayor Richard M. Daley will issue a proclama- ceed him. She serves as an aide to U.S. Rep. group of whom attended the hearing. alleging discrimination against their employer. tion in support of the salute. U.S. Rep. Mike Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., who has written a letter of At issue is whether, as a recovery space for It is deceptive for UHG to defend Laura’s case by Quigley has been invited to speak. recommendation on her behalf. people who struggle with substance abuse prob- pointing to its HRC scorecard. Windy City Times learned that De Jesús’ status lems, Living with Pride is already correctly zoned “You might be interested to know that the had changed after asking various aldermen how (as a “community group home”), or would have EEOC recently brought a federal action on behalf Hall of Fame they felt about possibly working with him on to re-zoned (as a “transitional” residence). If of a gay employee against [UHG]. EEOC-spon- deadline extended the council. Alderman Helen Shiller of the 46th the appeal fails, it is unlikely that Living with sored litigation happens in a very small percent- The 2009 deadline to nominate individuals Ward e-mailed July 16, “I’m pretty sure he is no Pride would be able to successfully apply for the age of cases filed with the agency. In that case, and organizations for induction into the Chicago longer under consideration.” proper permit, given its contentious relationship as part of a public settlement, UHG was required Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame has been extended (Other responses included 44th Ward Alderman with neighbors and 47th Ward Alderman Eugene to enter into a consent decree promising to to Tuesday, Aug. 4. Tom Tunney saying that he conveyed the senti- Schulter. eliminate discrimination against LGBTs. UHG Nomination forms can be downloaded or ment of the LGBT community to Mayor Richard More information on the house can be found at has breached this agreement in Laura’s case. The printed from the Hall of Fame’s Web site, www. Daley so he could make an informed decision to its Web site www.livingwithpride.org. EEOC imposed this requirement despite UHG’s GLHallofFame.org, or requested by calling 47th Ward Alderman Eugene Schulter expressing HRC score, meaning the EEOC was not swayed by 312-744-7911 and leaving a mailing address. his displeasure at such a possibility, saying “we the score.” don’t need people to be divisive.” Brian Doherty of the 41st Ward said, “I do not believe Rev. De Jesus’ religious beliefs would adversely affect his duties as a [sic] Alderman.”) The possibility of De Jesús being a part of Chi- The Chicago Red Stars cago’s city council angered many in the LGBT community. De Jesús’ New Life Covenant Min- invite you to meet istries church is part of the Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal fellowship that considers homo- sexuality a sin. In Chicago, many LGBT activists Abby Wambach know him as the pastor who put the brakes last year on a planned Pride Campus, a school that of the Washington Freedom designers hoped would act as a model school, providing a safe and affirming environment for LGBT and questioning youth and their allies. and Caroline Jönsson De Jesús told the Tribune that his withdrawal was because he lives outside the 26th Ward (re- and Megan Rapinoe siding in the 31st Ward) and was not connected with the LGBT community’s general displeasure of the Red Stars with him, saying, “I think the LGBT community shared their concerns and I shared my concerns. Caroline Jönsson. It’s an ordinance and we have to oblige by it and in a post-game benefit for respect it.” (Windy City Times has attempted to Photo by Bill Barrett contact De Jesús several times, without suc- cess.) the Lesbian Community Billy Ocasio told the Tribune that his wife “is a very accomplished individual. She has worked Care Project with every community organization and every Latino elected official.” However, little is known of Veronica Ocasio’s stances regarding gay rights. Attempts to con- Sunday, July 26, 3 p.m. game tact Guiterrez’s office were not returned by the time Windy City Times went to press. Reception with athletes follows Abby Wambach. Toyota Park, Eight years Photo by Robert for beating lover Mora Bridgeview, Illinois Cook County Judge James Linn has sentenced Lisa Gunderson to eight years in prison for in- voluntary manslaughter for beating her lover, $35 ticket includes Premier Level seats to the game plus Barbara Wolf, according to the Cook County Megan Rapinoe State’s Attorney’s Office. after-party with visit from the 3 players Windy City Times originally reported that Gun- Get autographs and your photo taken with the stars derson was charged with the Aug. 26, 2006, murder of Wolf, 50. The two shared an apartment at 5415 N. 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Activists In Joliet in Wheaton. Photo by Steven Chaitman

“I was told I was sick,” Oboza said. “I was told Gay-rights to go through electroshock therapy.” Shock therapy is no longer common practice, activists protest but other highly controversial ideas have sur- rounded Exodus in recent months. Last March, in Wheaton Exodus board member Don Schmierer traveled to by STEVEN CHAITMAN Uganda, where homosexuality is criminalized, to attend a conference organized in part by promi- More than 75 LGBT-rights activists gathered in nent European neo-Nazi Scott Lively, an advo- Wheaton, Ill. last week to protest against Exo- cate for homosexual “re-education” camps. dus International, one of the world’s predomi- Lesbian protestor Lillie X, president of the nant voices promoting the correction of homo- Bloomington, Ind., group Gay Recruiters, cre- sexuality through Christianity. ated an image of Holocaust prisoners wearing LGBT advocacy groups from across Illinois and upside-down pink triangles on their uniforms Chicago organization Gay Liberation Network (GLN) had a busy time last week as it partici- as far as Bloomington, Ind. participated in the to express her fears. She made the long trip to pated in rallies in Wheaton and Joliet. Gay-rights activists from Chicago and Joliet hold a July 14 demonstration, which was organized by Wheaton as a statement against complacency. rally in Joliet July 18 in support of local, state and federal changes that would ensure the Chicago’s Gay Liberation Network (GLN). Picket- “What I’m here to inspire people to do is to go civil rights of LGBT citizens. Activists talked about their hopes that the Obama administra- ers gathered on the Wheaton College campus as out and recruit other people to come to events tion will repeal the Defense of Marriage Act as well as “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” and that Con- Exodus International kicked off a five-day “Free- like this and show them it’s not unreasonable to gress will pass a trans-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Joliet’s Community dom Conference”—its largest annual recruiting drive four and half to five hours to come,” she Alliance and Action Network and GLN co-sponsored the event. Photos by Ryan Kolodziej event. said. Members of GLN, the Stonewall Association of Thayer said he was ecstatic at the high turnout Illinois, DuPage NOW, Chicago Coalition of Wel- and number of organizations present, especially coming Churches, Chicago Bi/Queer Meetup and considering the distance most had to travel to various Illinois PFLAG chapters were among the attend the early evening weekday protest. many voicing their antipathy toward the organi- “There were certainly some people that had to Point Foundation’s soiree zation. make a fair sacrifice in order to get here tonight “Our main aim is to counter those lies that on a weekday night and you have to respect they’re telling us,” said GLN co-founder Andy that,” he said. “A lot of people had to take off Thayer. “If your thing is about saying a whole work early.” class of people are less than good, that’s big- Thayer said the networking opportunities cre- otry, we don’t care how you dress it up.” ated by the wide array of Illinois groups present Exodus International is one of the foremost should help the state’s gay rights movement im- champions of the “ex-gay” movement, which mensely. believes that same-sex attraction is a disorder “If we’re going to win legal equality in Illinois that can be healed through prayer and proper it’s got to be much more than just Chicago that counseling, known as reparative therapy. does it,” he said. Among the protestors were LGBT individu- Thayer said GLN will continue to fight Exo- als who had personally experienced the Exodus dus whenever it is in the area, and the hope is program. One Chicago native, Brother Michael that the protest will create a greater awareness Oboza of the Orthodox Catholic Church, said the among national LGBT activist groups and inspire protest was the first time he came forward publi- them to do the same. cally about his time with Exodus.

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Photos by Kat Fitzgerald (MysticImagesPhotography.com); see Wheelchair Accessible State Farm Indemnity Company (NJ) many more at www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois July 22, 2009 9 Milk letters up for auction QUOTELINES by Yasmin Nair BY REX WOCKNER With the release of a movie based on his life, Harvey Milk’s life and work have gained a new Q significance in the public eye. Milk was the first “I know that many in this room don’t director and recently spoke with the president openly gay member of the San Francisco Board believe that progress has come fast one-on-one at the White House about gay is- of Supervisors, and served for 11 months before enough, and I understand that. It’s not for sues, to this column, July 5. being assassinated by Dan White in 1978. While me to tell you to be patient, any more than there is considerable material about his life in it was for others to counsel patience to Afri- “The president is goddamned wrong San Francisco, relatively little is known about can Americans who were petitioning for equal on this (not ending Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell via his early years. On July 28, Leslie Hindman Auc- rights a half century ago. But I say this: We executive order now).” — MSNBC anchor Keith tioneers, 1338 W. Lake, will offer two signed let- have made progress and we will make more. Olbermann, June 30. ters from Milk that provide a glimpse into his And I want you to know that I expect and hope thoughts and life in that time period. to be judged not by words, not by promises “(American Idol’s Adam Lambert) Mary Williams of Leslie Hindman told Windy I’ve made, but by the promises that my admin- killed his career because now the con- City Times that the letters were addressed to istration keeps.” — Barack Obama addressing versation is not about his talent but about his Patrick Mormon, a Las Vegas-based antique deal- 300 GLBT leaders at the White House June 29 sexual preference. He’s done. You’re forcing er and a close friend of Milk. The letters were at a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the people to deal with issues they may not be bequeathed to the present owner by Mormon. Stonewall Riots. interested in. Life is unfair, and the masses According to Williams, the missives are impor- One of Harvey Milk’s letters. don’t all live in L.A. They live in Wisconsin and tant because they reveal a different side to Milk, “As commander in and they speak to two predominant issues in the way to Dallas, Texas to see someone. If things chief, in a time of war, gay community today: the ban on gays in the work out as I want I may be a happily married I do have a responsi- military and same-sex marriage. man by the end of this year. ‘Gay marriage,’ that bility to see that this One of the letters is postmarked Dec. 15, is. I think I wrote you about him—well we wrote change (the repeal of Don’t 1954, sent from Norfolk, Va. Milk wrote: “Pat— each other and before long he wanted me to Ask, Don’t Tell) is admin- We have made Don’t say or do anything. I’ve been turned in come to Texas—here I come. Will let you know istered in a practical way progress and by Johnny Teynel and Marty ‘Kid’ (illegible) and how things work out…” and a way that takes over we will a third party.” Scholars have generally agreed Milk and Joe Campbell met in Queens, N.Y., the long term. That’s why make more. that Milk’s discharge from the army in 1955 was and they moved to Dallas in 1957, where they I’ve asked the secretary of —President unrelated to his homosexuality. This letter sug- lived together for six years. defense and the chairman Barack Obama gests Milk’s preoccupation with the impending The letters will be offered at auction during the of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discharge. Fine Books and Manuscripts auction on Tuesday, to develop a plan for how The second letter is postmarked USS Kitti- July 28, and will be on public exhibition Sun- to thoroughly implement a wake, New York, although the specific date is day-Monday, July 26-27. Williams estimates that repeal. I know that every unknown. In it, Milk reveals that he is about they could sell for as much as $4,000-$6,000 day that passes without a resolution is a deep Nebraska, and you’re on crack if you think the to go to Dallas, Texas, to embark on a possible combined, given the rarity of items from Milk’s disappointment to those men and women who same rules apply there. My advice is still the relationship with an unnamed person: “I’m just early life. continue to be discharged under this policy— same, ‘Shut the fuck up, just sing and let peo- starting 10 days leave (in 5 min) and I’m on my patriots who often possess critical language ple say whatever they want.’ But I do wish him skills and years of training and who’ve served the best because he’s got all the talent in the this country well. But what I hope is that world. If only the world was not homophobic, these cases underscore the urgency of revers- but it is. I would be the first one to vote for ALMA goes platinum ing this policy not just because it’s the right equal rights for gay women and men, and get thing to do, but because it is essential for our the church and the state to stop telling every- national security.” — Barack Obama addressing body how to lead their lives, but do I think 300 GLBT leaders at the White House June 29 he’s killed his career? Oh, in an instant. I hope at a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the I’m completely wrong. I hope he becomes the Stonewall Riots. next Beatles and proves me wrong.” — Kiss bassist Gene Simmons to AOL TV, June 25. “I told him (Obama) very clearly that many in the gay community across the “Why does (Dan) Savage always wear country are getting very anxious and that folks the same shirt when he appears on national have felt very hurt by the Justice Department television news programs? Because I keep one (marriage) brief—the language that was used button-down shirt at work that I can toss in in it. ... As I understand it, he did not read my bike bag when I have to ride down Fisher the brief in advance but he subsequently has Plaza (in Seattle) to do an interview with CNN read the brief and was not happy at all with or MSNBC. I don’t own a lot of button-down both the direction as well as the language that shirts because I don’t like wearing them and was used—and that he expects much better I don’t really give a shit how I look. And I from his administration.” — Openly gay Steve only wear collared shirts on TV because they Hildebrand, who was Barack Obama’s deputy need to clip the mic to something and my right national campaign director and recently spoke nipple won’t do. But I hear you ... my lim- with the president one-on-one at the White ited selection of button-down shirts make me House about gay issues, to this column, July 5. a bad fag and I look slovenly on TV and the few button-down shirts I do own are the wrong “If you had 20 gay people together color, cut, style, etc., and I’m wearing them in a room and asked how many of them all wrong. But I suspect that if I wore a dif- actually have reached out and either called, ferent button-down shirt every time I was on e-mailed or sent a letter to their member of TV—or if I wore more stylish shirts, and wore Congress over the last two months, I would them well (perhaps with an ascot?)—Sloggers say the vast, vast majority of them will have (readers of this blog) would bitch about me done nothing. My suggestion is that people being a typical fashion-obsessed fag and rap need to become strong activists, that we need me for all the money I’m blowing on clothes. to multiply by hundreds the number of activ- There’s no pleasing you people.” — Gay writer ists we have in the gay community. We need Dan Savage on his blog, called Slog, July 1. more voices, we need louder voices, and we need to tell politicians at every level we’re “I’m ... not interested in having any ALMA (Association for Latino Men for Action), Chicago’s oldest Latino gay men’s organiza- not willing to take their excuses anymore. ... real publicity about who I am and what tion, celebrated its platinum anniversary (its 20th) with a boat cruise July 11 aboard the I would encourage gays and straights alike to my private life is and things like that. I’m an Kanan. The four-hour cruise departed from Navy Pier with over 75 guests dressed according put pressure on President Obama, on his ad- actor and I don’t want to be a [fill-in-the-] to the nautical theme. The fundraiser, sponsored in large part by Circuit Nightclub, featured ministration, to call for action—immediate ac- blank actor. ... I don’t think it’s really news- Windy City Gay Idol finalist Michael McBride, who performed two songs, and a drag show by tion on the laundry list of items that the gay worthy if the gay guy from Ugly Betty is gay or Veronica Zaid. ALMA continues its anniversary celebrations with a picnic Aug. 23. For more community deserves for true equality in this not.” — Actor Michael Urie to New York maga- information visit www.almachicago.org. Photos and text by Emmanuel Garcia country.” — Openly gay Steve Hildebrand, who zine, June 28. was Barack Obama’s deputy national campaign —Assistance: Bill Kelley 10 July 22, 2009

VIEWPOINTS VOL. 24, No. 42, July 22, 2009 The combined forces of Windy City Times, founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, and Human Services (HHS). The U.S. is a member detained, and potentially rejected, for admis- founded May 1987. of an exclusive club, as Russia, Saudi Arabia and sion into the U.S. is long. In addition to be- ERICA a small number of other nations also prohibit ing HIV-positive, grounds for inadmissibility PUBLISHER & Executive EDITOR MEINERS those with HIV from entering. include being a member of the Communist Party Tracy Baim A Canadian citizen and resident, Francisco or other totalitarian group; having a criminal Assistant Publisher Terri Klinsky works part-time in the U.S., and will apply for background, a physical or mental disorder, and MANAGING Editor Andrew Davis a waiver. These have been, and continue to be, associated harmful behavior; being a prostitute Business manager Cynthia Holmes difficult to get and cost money he, and the many or practicing another commercialized vice; the Director of New Media Jean Albright others that have applied, often do not have. For ever popular engaging in acts of moral turpi- ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson account managerS: Amy Matheny, Kirk Banned from example, according to the New York-based Com- tude; endangering U.S. foreign policy—and on Williamson, Cynthia Holmes, Carlos Paret munity HIV AIDS Mobilization Project (CHAMP), and on. Promotions director Cynthia Holmes the U.S.A. between 1987 and 1992—while HHS controlled The border agent asks me none of these ques- NIGHTSPOTS MANAGING Editor Kirk Williamson the waiver process—only three such waivers tions, and simply hands me my documents and National Sales Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 On May 21, 2009, Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Rex Wockner, Marie were granted. Today, in order to get the waiver, says, “Welcome home.” I am returning to Chica- J. Kuda, David Byrne, Tony Peregrin, Lisa Keen, was asked by the United States Customs and applicants must meet 12 requirements including go—a city overflowing with too many relegated Yasmin Nair, Emmanuel Garcia Immigration agent, at the pre-clearance at the buying very expensive private health insurance to less-than-full citizenship. My friend Juan, in TheatER Editor Scott C. Morgan Vancouver International Airport, if he was HIV for the duration of their stay in the U.S. the U.S. almost 14 years, worked at the suburban Cinema WRITER Richard Knight, Jr. positive. BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair Our Obama administration, which cannot quite factory and got “fired” in 2008 after the federal ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS With antiretroviral-induced chiseled cheeks, say “equal rights for queers” and is just starting government sent out an “Employer Correction Re- Mary Shen Barnidge, Jim Edminster, Steve Warren, Francisco is the envy of all with dreams of star- to say “universal healthcare,” ideally will, under quest” or, as more popularly known, “no-match” Lawrence Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Catey Sullivan, dom on America’s Next Top Model, and is easily Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department letters. There are many undocumented youth I Zachary Whittenburg, Jonathan Abarbanel recognizable as possibly HIV positive to those Columnists/Writers: Yvonne Zipter, Susie of Health and Human Services, repeal the HHS know at my own university—and those I don’t— Day, Jorjet Harper, Lee Lynch, Steve Starr, Joe in the know. But who really knows why he was ban on HIV as a category of inadmissibility. But who pay cash on the table for tuition and often Rice, Dan Woog, Marie-Jo Proulx, Lisa Keen, Chris asked, “Are you HIV-positive?” It could be be- will Obama direct Immigration and Customs En- work at physically demanding sub-wage jobs for Crain, Charlsie Dewey, Michael Knipp, Mark Corece, cause he was flying to San Francisco, or that forcement (ICE) to identify and release everyone more than 40 hours a week. There’s Detra Welch, Sabine Neidhardt, Sam Worley, Billy Masters, John his name is frequently mangled by non-Latinos, Fenoglio prohibited entry or detained because of their whose parental rights were terminated solely PHOTOGRAPHERS Kat Fitzgerald, Mel Ferrand, or on account of his fabulously flamey tattoos. HIV-positive status? because of her prior history of repeated incar- Steve Becker, Steve Starr, Emmanuel Garcia Maybe, like the sixtysomething Canadian scholar Three days after he was refused entry—and co- ceration. And there are the thousands in Chicago ARTISTS/CARTOONISTS Alison Bechdel, Mikeoart and psychologist Andrew Feldmar who was de- erced to sign an affidavit and banned from en- with felony convictions who are prohibited from CIRCULATION nied entry at the U.S. border in 2007, the officer tering the nation where he often works and has acquiring licensure in specific professions, from Circulation director Jean Albright Googled him and read incriminating text—an Distribution: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, had lovers die—I shifted from foot to foot in barber to social worker. Sue and Victor article written by Feldmar about hallucinogenics the U.S. Immigration and Customs pre-clearance Queers, aliens, ex-cons, diseased bodies—the as therapeutic treatment that suggested Feld- queue at the Ottawa International Airport, angry list is long and, in my world, there are more of mar’s first-hand experience with this method 40 about returning to Chicago, which after 10 years us than of them. What if we wrote the policy years ago. As a Canadian activist, scholar and is now home. on admissibility? What we staffed the borders? porn writer, perhaps Francisco’s creative queer I am clutching my green card—with “May Be Adjudicated who was permitted to work and to work popped up. Yo soy la malinche… Revoked by the Department of Homeland Secu- get an education? Decided who was fit to parent This ban, explicitly restated in 1993, has re- rity” written on the back—waiting to have my (and then made it possible to do so)? What kind mained in place despite organizing and resis- fingerprints taken and my iris scanned. (Focus!) of a brave new world order could we imagine? Copyright 2009 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media tance from many—health professionals, queers, All of my interactions with the border have It’d be one where the smarts, beauty, labor and Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. and/or immigrant rights activists. 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hamburger products. But when BET moves to Scottish its future home, Taylor said they wanted other things (like a McRib sandwich) to help fill the Play Scott smaller of its two planned theater spaces. With BY SCOTT C. MORGAN just $2 million left to complete its $15 million capital fundraising campaign, BET wants to make The upcoming Broadway production of Keith sure they have a storehouse of new works by Huff’s acclaimed Chicago cop drama A Steady African-American artists to fill their new home. Rain has already raked in more than $3 million Two more plays remain in BET’s series: Cory in American Express advance ticket sales. The Wright’s Glamorous Life on July 23 and 25, and fact that film stars Daniel Craig (a.k.a. James Qween Wicks’ A Love by Any Other Name on Aug. Bond) and Hugh Jackman (a.k.a. Wolverine) are 27 and 29. Visit www.blackensembletheater.org set to star in the two-character play probably for more information. has something to do with the ticket frenzy. If you feel $20 is too much to play for a play in By the time general ticket sales begin through progress, two other Chicago troupes offer read- Telecharge on July 25, expect all seats to the ings for free this summer. 12-week limited engagement to be snapped up Silk Road Theatre Project teams up with the instantly. Tickets range from $66.50 to $130 (or Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs to pres- $176.50 to $301.50 if you want to pay premium ent a reading of Lauren Yee’s comedy Ching prices). Chong Chinaman at the Storefront Theater at That’s quite a price jump to what you would Gallery 37 at 7:30 p.m. July 24-25 and at 3 p.m. have paid if you saw A Steady Rain locally dur- July 26. It’s all about an Americanized Chinese ing its acclaimed run at both Chicago Dramatists family hiring a Mainland Chinese servant to help and the Royal George Theatre Center. And if you around the house. Ching Chong Chinaman is pre- go back five years, you would only have had to sented as part of Silk Road’s quarterly Al Kasida Ensemble member Eric Simonson with Laura Jacqmin and Laura Eason. Photo by Elizabeth Frai- pay $5 donation to see it. Staged Reading Series that focuses on works berg That’s when A Steady Rain was one of many dealing with Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediter- ranean cultures that stretch along the ancient plays presented at Chicago Dramatists through workshop series is The 5th Annual First Look consider that you’re getting top notch actors its weekly Saturday Series of staged readings Silk Road. Visit www.srtp.org for more informa- Repertory of New Work at Steppenwolf Theatre (many whom are Steppenwolf regulars) and a tion. and discussions on plays in progress. While you Company, which runs July 22-Aug. 9. Staged in chance to help shape a new work. Visit www. may not get fancy sets and costumes, Chicago Also doling out the readings for free is Dog repertory at Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Garage steppenwolf.org for more information. & Pony Theatre Company through its Ruff Play Dramatists frequently goes out for Equity ac- Theatre, these three plays get deluxe treatment. A $20 price tag is similarly shared by the plays tors to help bring these plays to life. And what’s Reading Series. Two more works, Jason Grote’s Actors frequently go off-script, and there are de- in the provocatively titled Sex in the Summer Maria/Stuart on Aug. 17 and Justin Palmer’s even more fun is you frequently get to share signers involved in the First Look stagings. in the City series of new plays in progress from your opinions with the playwright after the show Alan Infinitum on Sept. 14, remain to be seen at This year’s First Look series features ensem- the Black Playwrights Initiative (BPI) at Black the threewalls gallery, 119 N. Peoria. Visit www. in a panel discussion. Who knows? Your insights ble member Eric Simonson’s Honest, a look at Ensemble Theater (BET). The plays may be per- can sometimes help in the development of new dogandponychicago.org for more information. a best-selling memoir author’s work that might formed on the set of its current hit A Tribute Will any of these plays in progress make it to are. not be so true-to-life as he presents it. Also on to the Black Crooners, but the actors perform Presenting workshops of new plays is par for Broadway? Who knows? But for fun, try imag- the bill is Laura Eason’s intriguingly titled Sex without scripts and in costumes. ining which Hollywood stars would be the best the course at Chicago Dramatists (www.chicago- With Strangers (involving bloggers who publicly At the first production of Wendell Etherly’s A dramatists.org), but this summer several other stunt casting if the ever does make it to the share their bedroom escapades), plus Laura Jac- Love Misplaced, BET founder and executive di- Great White Way. companies around town are rolling out the red qmin’s Ski Dubai (a fish-out-of-water comedy rector Jackie Taylor made an amusing analogy carpet for new play readings and semi-staged Please pass along theater news and other about foreign workers in Dubai). about why these plays were vital to the compa- tidbits to [email protected]. productions. Now some might feel that the $20 ticket price ny’s future. Comparing BET to McDonald’s, Taylor Perhaps the most high-profile public play to First Look Series plays might be high, but called BET’s hit musical revues their best-selling 12 July 22, 2009 compiled by sound designer Zeha Rae Yeatman. And though no set designer is credited, the gray space filled with light boxes and diagrams of or- CRITICS’ PICS nithology and phrenology studies keenly reflects The Day On Which A Man Dies and Noc- Logan’s script of shifting time and psychological turne, National Pastime Theater, through questions. (It’s also a great clinical approach for Aug. 1. The first is a Tennessee Williams the play’s death-penalty arguments.) play and the second, an adaptation of chil- Not quite so perfect is the acting company, dren’s stories. But there’s good reason for which is a mixed bag. On opening night, many both appearing in National Pastime’s Naked actors made minor stumbles with lines, briefly July festival. See for yourself. MSB taking you out of the world they were creating. The Hollow Lands, Steep Theatre, through It must be difficult to play a charismatic mad Aug. 1. Howard Korder’s poetic dark epic man like Loeb, and Matt Hays’ approach shows looks at the hucksterism, violence, ambi- more effort into playing crazy instead of hon- tion, racism, patriarchy and occasional estly embodying the character. Yet there is no reason that opened America’s Frontier, denying Hays’ handsomeness, which provides a 1815-1857. There is little scenic glory but great motivation for Ron Popp’s Leopold to ob- a fine, large cast. JA sessively dote on Loeb and do all his dangerous Poseidon: An Upside Down Musical, Hell dares. in a Handbag Productions at Chopin The- Never the Sinner. Photo courtesy of Project 891 Theatre Company Popp certainly has more to play as the insecure atre, through Aug. 16. This hilarious camp and much-in-love Leopold, and Popp runs with comedy does capsize when shifting from claimed 1985 drama on the 1924 murder trial THEATER REVIEW those conflicted emotions expertly. movie spoof to the film’s obsessive fans. Yet involving gay lovers Nathan Leopold and Richard Robert Kaercher is fun as tightly wound pros- those moments are rare in this silly musical Never the Sinner Loeb. ecutor Robert Crowe, quite a contrast to Gary revised revival that both edifies and evis- Playwrights: John Logan Like it or not, those Hyde Park college boys Murphy’s laid-back approach to the legendary cerates the classic 1972 disaster flick The At: Project 891 Theatre Company at continue to be notorious gay icons of Chicago. defending attorney Clarence Darrow (perhaps a Poseidon Adventure. SCM Chemically Imbalanced Comedy, Leopold and Loeb’s random thrill killing of Bob- bit too lethargic for my tastes). Sodomites!!! A Musical of Biblical Pro- 1420 W. Irving Park by Franks whipped up the media into a frenzy Rounding out the cast are Matthew Lozano, portions, Annoyance Theatre, through July Contact: project891theatreco.com; $15 (they called it “The Crime of the Century”) and Jacob A. Ware and Liz Hoffman, each playing 31. This is a charmingly sacrilegious show Runs through: Aug. 2 their heinous act would inspire filmmakers to a variety of characters ranging from expert wit- that sharply (and hilariously) questions why create Rope, Compulsion, Murder by Numbers nesses to headline-proclaiming reporters. Loza- an arcane and bizarre Biblical story holds BY SCOTT C. MORGAN and Swoon. (There is even a 2005 off-Broadway no and Ware get the 1920s style just right, but so much sway in justifying discrimination musical called Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Hoffman could have brought more snap and vo- Never the Sinner is the first full-fledged produc- against the LGTBQ community. SCM Story.) cal differentiation for her reporter and girlfriend tion of the new Project 891 Theatre Company —By Abarbanel, Barnidge Director Michael Rashid and his design team characters. (which takes its name from the famed Depres- and Morgan all intelligently approach Never the Sinner, mak- With Never the Sinner, Project 891 makes an sion-era New York unit of the Federal Theatre ing some gripping and stylish theater out of it in auspicious debut on Chicago’s storefront theater Project). the process. The original and archival black and scene. Let’s hope the company keeps up the Project 891 makes an impressive and intensely white film footage assembled by Jim Vendiola is good work in all future endeavors. Chicago-centric debut with John Logan’s ac- a wonderful touch, as are the 1920 pop songs

THEATER REVIEW THEATER REVIEW for showcasing actorly skills, this deceptively ily man. With meticulous care, Chapman delves simple one-act exercise has become a staple of each phrase, each word—each syllable—of his Tupperware: The Zoo Story/ classroom and post-classroom ensembles. text to find significant insights frequently sur- But just when you think that nothing new prising, occasionally vulgar, but always fresh An American The Sandbox can be found in Albee’s microcosmic assess- and clearly-motivated, even to seasoned play- Playwright: Edward Albee ment of his society, along comes a production goers who can recite Albee in their sleep. The Musical Fable At: InnateVolution Theater Productions like this InnateVolution Theater debut: for results are an hour-long demonstration of tag- Playwrights: Andrew Hobgood, James Asmus at the Oracle studio, 3809 N. Broadway starters, director Toma Tavares Langston places team artistry at its purest. and Will Cavedo; Music: Julie B. Nichols Phone: 312-513-1415; the domesticated Peter—initially, a passive After such fireworks, however, its afterpiece, At: The New Colony at La Costa $20 suggested donation audience to the antics of the intrusive Jerry— The Sandbox, comes as something of a letdown, Theatre, 3931 N. Elston Runs through: Aug. 9 downstage and full-front, where we must per- despite a peppery performance by Patricia Tin- Phone: 773-413-0862; $20 ceive, at all times, his response to verbal and, sley in the role of an elderly lady abandoned Runs through Aug. 9 BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE later, physical attack. Further visual stimulus by her kinfolk on the titular playground beach. is provided by the introduction into the stage The conceit of presenting the brief (barely 30 BY SCOTT C. MORGAN For nearly half a century, Edward Albee’s Zoo picture of several auxiliary players, represent- minutes) scenario as an old-fashioned televi- Story has been almost a rite of passage for ing the characters described in Jerry’s account sion comedy—complete with live studio-audi- The artistic forces behind Tupperware: An Ameri- young American male theater artists. Easy to of his Boschean environment (including the ence laugh track—too often obstructs, rather can Musical Fable just can’t seem to make up stage (the setting is a bench in a public park), aforementioned canine). than facilitates, our comprehension of why this their minds. minimal in plot (a stranger provokes another But this doesn’t mean that Casey Chapman play is so often paired with Zoo Story, both This world-premiere musical by The New Colo- into a primal confrontation) and anchored by (one of the storefront circuit’s hidden treasures) foreshadowing a theme that would reappear ny shows how Tupperware provided some 1950s a nice, chewy monologue (self-consciously la- is allowed to slacken in his provocatorial duties throughout Albee’s 50-years-and-counting ca- suburban housewives a means of financial inde- beled by the speaker, “The Story of Jerry and as the “permanent transient” desperate to con- reer. pendence. But other times, the musical goes for the Dog”) offering innumerable opportunities nect with Raymond K. Cleveland’s bookish fam- the easy laugh by camping up the era’s outlook and mocking the modest goals of conformist in tears as she sing with the apparition of her suburbanites. late husband, Henry Clarke (Kevin Stangler). The The uncertainty extends to the show’s structure. next, you have a trio of judgmental housewives A couple of days after opening night, I received being comically bossed around by the image- an e-mail from New Colony Artistic Director An- conscious Lilah Johnsonton (archly played in drew Hobgood soliciting my advice on whether female drag by choreographer Danny Taylor in a they should add an intermission. I wanted to manner typical of Hell in a Handbag Productions’ say, “Yes, the two-hour-plus show could do with David Cerda). an intermission,” but I didn’t feel it ethically Julie B. Nichols’ new score is fun, though the right to dictate artistic decisions that must ul- few anachronistic power ballads stick out when timately be made by The New Colony. (Besides, compared to other tunes that fit more with the this review should reflect the show as presented Eisenhower-era setting. Other good vocal work on opening press night.) comes from the housewives trio of Nikki Klix, The 2005 PBS documentary Tupperware! seems Tara Sissom and Thea Lux (who is particularly to have been a partial inspiration. Tupperware! hilarious as the orange-clad housewife who pas- focused largely on Brownie Wise, the motiva- sive-aggressively stands up to Lilah). tionally savvy saleswoman who perfected the Costume designer Nathan R. Rohrer has lov- “Home Party Sales” system of selling Tupper- ingly outfitted all the actors in pretty period ware (she was so successful that the company outfits, while Jared Saunders does a good job stopped store sales and went exclusively with Tupperware. Photo by Anne Petersen with the musical direction. her methods). lores to become her first home-party sales guin- Tupperware’s odd mix of informative serious- But despite all of The New Colony’s many ad- But in the musical Tupperware, Brownie (Meg mirable efforts, Tupperware just doesn’t stack up Johns) is just a supporting character to the ea pig, and the musical reductively narrows its ness and self-aware camp doesn’t sit comfort- focus from the worldwide scope of Tupperware to ably together in its script assembled by James stylistically. Too camp, or not to camp, that is newly widowed fictional housewife Delores Bird the question. Clarke (Mary Hollis Inboden). Brownie goads De- Delores and Brownie’s attempt to win over one Asmus, Will Cavedo and Hobgood (who also di- neighborhood in Kissimmee, Fla. rects). One moment you have Inboden’s Delores July 22, 2009 13 THEATER REVIEW Blackbird About Face’s Playwright: David Harrower summer series At: Victory Gardens Theatre About Face Theatre has announced a sum- at the Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln mer cabaret series featuring Broadway stars Phone: 773-871-3000; $30-$58 and local legends. Runs through: Aug. 9 “The Homo Show”—curated by Paula Gilovich and Jane Beachy—will take place BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE Monday, July 27, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North, at 8 p.m.; tickets are $10-$15 each. When they hear the words “child abuse,” most (See www.aboutfacetheatre.com.) “FLIP FLOP people immediately envision the most repugnant Pop: The ‘70s” will take place Monday, Aug. atrocities their imaginations are capable of con- 24, at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted; see www. juring. David Harrower’s microscopic exploration sidetrack.com. of a single incident and its two conspirators, their crimes classified within that label more by Blackbird. Photo courtesy of Victory Gardens Theatre default than by definition, delves beneath the Billings and Bailiwick legal boundaries of their experience to expose when you read that? Does all your social condi- Porter in this 80-minute confrontation, for reunite at Center complexities as varied as human individuality. tioning tell you that Ray must be a wicked, cal- there’s no denying the fundamental artifice of Alexandra Billings will reunite with Baili- Fifteen years before the start of our play, shy, culating predator and Una a helpless, compliant the plot’s progress. Under Dennis Zacek’s direc- wick Repertory at “Celebrate Bailiwick with socially inept Ray was invited to a picnic, where baby? Have you never, yourself, met astonish- tion, however, William L. Petersen, in fine form Alexandra Billings and Friends” Sunday, July he met the host’s daughter Una, an assertive ingly mature teenagers or pathetically gullible after his Hollywood stint, delivers a performance 26, at 8 p.m. at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. young lady of “suspiciously adult yearnings” grown-ups? Yes, these age-crossed lovers exhib- of dignity and presence that engages our sym- Halsted. in need of comforting after a quarrel with her ited extremely poor judgment, rendering them pathies in spite of our inevitable prejudices. But Joining Alexandra will be Chicago acting chum. This ill-starred encounter between the subject to interference from misapprehending while Mattie Hawkinson is the quintessence of staples Alanda Coon, Stephen Rader, Susan two misfits led to a brief, but intensely roman- outsiders—but they are not the stereotypical doe-eyed damselhood in appearance and her May, George Andrew Wolff, Dana Tretta and tic, relationship. And now, following a breakup villain and victim of pop-science tabloids, and text interpretation faultless, her too-narrowly Jeff winner Jeremy Rill. with her current boyfriend, Una has sought out our dramatic question, not what happened in circumscribed vocal range—in this case, that of Tickets are $25-$30; call 773-883-1090 or her former sweetie, who has since moved on with the past, but whether these scarred survivors— a quasi-adolescent given to whining shrillness 800-838-3006, or visit www.Brownpapertick- his life. What keeps this premise from emerging both of them—are doomed to repeat their ear- when frustrated—nudges us toward doubts as to ets.com. the sentimental reunion we might expect is that lier mistakes. precisely who is the more mentally unstable per- Una is 27 years old and Ray is 55—meaning that petrator of this folie à deux beyond the degree their passionate fling occurred when he was 40 Audiences with intellects not immobilized by necessary to achieve the ambiguity that is the and she was 12. dogma may see hints of Oleanna or The Night playwright’s goal. Did your brain abruptly slam its doors shut

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Yet another unconventional Tennes- see Williams play arrives on Chicago’s theater scene this month with Lorita and Other Dances. Danszloop Chicago produces this “play in dance” about Bent. Photo courtesy of Hubris Productions two lesbians living with their beloved parrot, Lorita, in 1950s New York. THEATER REVIEW Lorita and Other Dances runs at 8:15 Regrettably, this production amplifies the Act I p.m. July 23-24 and 2:30 p.m. July 25 Bent weaknesses. Director Jacob Christopher Green at the Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 interprets Rudy (actor Michael Shepherd) as a Playwright: “devised” by the DSC ensemble W. Belmont-. Tickets are $15-$20; petulant, juvenile, whiney queen. Rudy isn’t a At: Devised Shakespeare Company call 773-327-5252 or visit www.the- bright bulb, but there are other ways to approach at Gorilla Tango, 1919 N. Milwaukee atrebuildingchicago.org. Photo cour- his character, any one of which would have been Phone: 773-598-4549; $10 tesy of Theatre Building Chicago and better. Also, club owner Greta—a drag queen— Danszloop Chicago Runs through: July 28 performs a song in a key too low for actor Travis Walker, thereby robbing it of effectiveness. BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL Act II is better written and performed, largely a “pas de deux” for Max (Christopher Kauffmann) Martin Sherman’s famous 1979 play is sensation- and Horst (Jason Ober) as they endlessly move al rather than good (and less sensational now rocks from one pile to another, and use the that it’s 30 years old), although its subject mat- power of words and imagination alone to have ter remains potent. A man’s journey towards ac- sex and to fall in love. The script makes clear ceptance of who and what he is, and the learn- that—under threat of Nazi guards—they never ing of self-sacrifice for love, are timeless themes touch until the final moments when death is carved in high relief by the specific time and closing in, and that they must not look at each place of Bent—Germany under the Nazis. other when talking, but director Green breaks For any readers unfamiliar with the story, it both conceits. Max and Horst look at each other concerns Max, a gay party boy in 1934 Berlin constantly and also literalize an embrace they who is snared by Nazi persecution of homosexu- only are imagining. The clinch provides a feeling als (those who are “bent” sexually) and sent to moment but undercuts what should be a nearly- a concentration camp. At the camp, Max works unbearable tension. The audience wants them “a deal” to wear the yellow star of a Jew rather to embrace, which is why they must not as the than the despised pink triangle of “a queer.” audience, too, must live the moment only in its His crucible begins when he befriends pink tri- imagination. angle Horst, whom we would describe today as Jason Ober as Horst takes top acting honors out and proud. But Max’s journey to the camp, with his wry smile and confidence. He also pulls which takes most of Act I, is both episodic and Kauffmann (as Max) up to his level, which is problematic as Max and his doomed boyfriend, essential if Bent is to work. For his part, Kauff- a dancer named Rudy, are insufferably shallow mann makes Max’s spiritual journey a convincing and stupid. In making them 1930s circuit boys, one. “Freedom’s just another word for nothin’ Sherman couldn’t have made them any more dis- left to lose.” missible, although Max does display loyalty. 14 July 22, 2009 Cirque—there’s an extra piece where we can’t BOOK REVIEW control what’s happening. These horses have their own lives. With Cirque it’s always the same Rachel Maddow: show; here there’s a different show every time. A Neowonk Guide to WCT: What’s the weirdest moment you’ve the Leftist, Lesbian Pundit Jesse Lee had onstage? Cooper. JLC: During the Vol [segment], the previous Written by Xander Cricket Photo horse—this was a new one today—would buck $13.69; CreateSpace; 65 pages by like crazy so I would tell the girls, “Do not get REVIEW BY Christine Badowski Andrew on this one.” He would start carrying on like a Davis mad horse and, of course, we have to make it I wanted to write this review in the third person, look all pretty [laughs], so that was pretty dif- to convey a book review in the way it should ficult. be. After some thought, this is better told in a WCT: There are a lot of perks to traveling truthful first person. around. Any drawbacks? I have been a fan of Rachel Maddow’s MSNBC JLC: Yes. The biggest one for me is [missing] show since the start. I enjoyed her on Air Amer- family, because I am so family-oriented; that ica, but let’s face it: she’s not bad to look at. was a big challenge for me. I only go home every There’s more than her intelligence that caused six to seven weeks. me to originally tune into the show. Yet, I ulti- The other one involves relationship issues. We mately stuck around because, as The Advocate have cast members who have boyfriends, girl- deemed her, “the smartest person on TV” does SHOWS friends, husbands and wives, and they’re not makes you think about the world in which you you’ve read this book. Quotes are completely always here. You meet someone you’re inter- live and explains the political world in a way no taken from other sources and noted throughout. Horsing around ested in, and it’s like, “Nice to meet you—bye.” one else really does. Even information about Maddow’s early days in [Laughs] The good thing is that our staff is very So imagine my heart-palpitating excitement California is all taken from other sources. And with Cavalia’s supportive, so we’ve actually had people meet when I heard there was a book out about Mad- forget about being able to justify the purchase someone on tour, and that person comes along dow. I had to get my hands on a copy. There because you can ogle at some good pictures of Jesse Lee Cooper with us. was this hope that in some way, it would deliver Maddow. There’s not one in the book. BY ANDREW DAVIS WCT: Are you kidding me? something in the way I misheard a promo for It’s pretty clear that author Xander Cricket, JLC: [Laughs] No. When we were in Scotts- Maddow’s show when they announced “embed- self-described as an Oklahoman writer who trav- Cavalia—the odyssey of a show that combines dale, Ariz., one of the Moroccan acrobats met ded video” now on the MSNBC site. (Yes, “em- els the world profiling people of influence, is out horses, aerialists, acrobats, dancers and then a young lady early in the visit. They continued bedded” is definitely different from “in bed” to make some cash off of Maddow’s fame without some—will now run through Sunday, Aug. 2, their relationship long-distance for two or three video.) having to do any of the leg work or phone call- at Racine and Jackson. Windy City Times spoke months in Montreal, and now she’s joined us. When the UPS man knocked on the door with ing to get information. It’s too bad. It would be with openly gay rider Jesse Lee Cooper (who’s That happened with our stage manager and his the large book-size book, I was ready for what nice to get some new insider information about based in Atlanta, Ga.) after a media preview, and boyfriend, too. Relationships are probably the “brown could do for me.” Then I opened the box. Maddow to learn more about what really makes talked about animals, home and relationships. biggest drawback. This tiny book plopped down on the dining-room her tick. I’d like to hear more about how she nar- Windy City Times: So, give me the 411. WCT: What’s your favorite part of the table right next to the current issue of People rows down her diverse amount of knowledge and [Cooper laughs.] Is it easier to work with hu- show? magazine. The only way I could tell them apart gets it focused into a one-hour show every day. mans or animals? JLC: I’d say the Vol, which I wasn’t originally was that the book was smaller and thinner. Believe me; it’s harder than one would think. Jesse Lee Cooper: Definitely animals. Most of hired for. I never knew what the story behind Being a good-hearted and open lesbian, I If you don’t know a thing about Maddow, go the time with animals, and horses in particular, it was, but it’s about angels. Actually, there’s a chose not to trust the book by its cover and ahead and toss down the $10 or more for this they are looking for someone to guide them and Japanese myth that every rider has a guardian looked inside. Nine—yes, nine—pages of anno- book. It’s a good primer for watching her MSNBC they’re very open to suggestion. With people, angel. I love angels—obsessed with them, actu- tated notes in the back give it away. This is not show. it’s their opinions and ideas, and they want you ally. a book; this is a college paper about Maddow’s Upcoming on Cricket’s schedule is another to do it their way. Some horses do have person- WCT: So when you’re in a town, how often rise to fame with a really nice, expensive shiny book, a biography of Glenn Beck. It’s yet an- alities, but as long as you present an opening do you get a chance to enjoy the city? Chi- paper cover. other time I feel sorry for Beck’s followers. for them to understand where you’re going, they cago has a lot to offer. Trust me when I say there is nothing new Christine Badowski is a Web content spe- get it. JLC: I’m finding that out. The other day I is this book. If you’ve ever watched MSNBC; cialist by trade and a freelance writer who WCT: Was one of the animals sick? There was was in [Boystown], and I loved it; we were at Googled Maddow or her partner Susan Mikula; or spent 10 years as a television writer/producer a lot of saliva coming out of one of them. Minibar and Sidetrack. Of course, it’s been work, read any magazine article about either of them, before making the transition to online work. JLC: Oh—that’s actually a good thing, espe- work, work for the most part. We have to be at cially if you’re on a competition horse because work early in the morning so we can’t stay out intimate with Fanning, Alessandra Torresani that means the saliva softens the tissue in the too late. [Laughs] Entertainment and Stella Maeve. Stewart and Fanning became mouth, so it makes them more sensitive to the WCT: What’s the LGBT scene like in Atlan- friends while filming the Twilight sequel New bridle and what you want them to do. If the news Moon earlier this year, “but this is new terri- ta? In an unprecedented move, the producers of horse really focuses, it’s salivating. tory for them,” a source close to the new movie JLC: It’s really good. We’re kinda spread out, Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical WCT: This show has been called “Cirque du said. although we’re localized at the park. I’m not have announced they are canceling the show’s Soleil with horses.” Do you think that’s ac- downtown a lot, but there’s a lot happening Oct. 11 performance so that the entire cast curate? there. [Interviewer looks at Cooper quizzically.] can join the National Equality March in Wash- JLC: In some ways, yes, because have some of Big Brother’s Not like that! [Laughs] ington, D.C. The announcement was made by the same concepts—lighting, acrobats. In some Tickets are $45.50-$98.50. Call 866-999- the cast at a rally in Los Angeles, where they gay problem ways, no, because, in my opinion—and I love 8111 or visit www.cavalia.net. were joined by march organizer/LGBT activist The CBS-TV reality show Big Brother is em- Cleve Jones, Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin broiled in controversy after one of the house’s Lance Black (Milk) and other gay-rights advo- residents, Jeff Schroeder of Chicago, called an- CULTURE CLUB cates. other contestant an anti-gay slur. Former Will & Grace star Eric McCormack was According to a statement from the LGBT-rights devastated when his follow-up TV drama Trust organization The Empowering Spirits Foundation Me was axed—and only agreed to a role in the (ESF), Schroeder yelled to Russell Kairouz, “Way @7PP:7D9;MEHB:<;IJ?L7B new medical-comedy show Blind Justice so he to show your true colors, f**. ... f*** you, you could keep working, IMDB.com reported. 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Clark—scheduled off-screen partner), helms the series, which has THE I found it interesting (and not surprising) that for Tuesday, Aug. 4—will have a 6 p.m. pre- just concluded its second season. The couple this potentially provocative idea was advanced show cocktail reception, a producers’ panel at previously worked with Kudrow on the short- MOVIES by a female writer-director. (How would a straight 6:30 p.m. and the screening at 7:30 p.m., which lived (and much-missed) HBO series The Come- male director have approached this material?) will be followed by a Q&A with the production back. Episodes of Web Therapy are available for Would two straight women characters have such team and local cast members. A post-screening download exclusively at iTunes: www.itunes. hesitations if the situation were reversed? More reception will follow at Forno Diablo, 433 W. Di- com/TV/webtherapy. interesting still—would the idea of a gay man versey. Although only a limited number of the —Independent filmmaker Dee Rees is seeking and a lesbian “bonin’ each other” fall into the $10 (general admission) and $15 (reserved seat- support in her efforts to get a feature-length realm of a titillating “art project?” Oh wait, that ing) tickets are available and may be sold out by version of her short film Pariah, the story of movie was made in 1978 with Meg Foster and the time you read this, Hannah Free will return a lesbian African-American teenager, off the Perry King. It’s called A Different Story and ul- for its theatrical engagement this fall. See www. ground. The short played at last year’s Sundance timately it’s just as phony baloney—though not midwestfilm.com. Film Festival and is a semifinalist in Netflix’s nearly as likeable and entertaining—as Hump- —Congratulations to out writer-director Mi- “Find Your Voice” film competition. View the Humpday; day is. chael Sucsy on his two Emmy nominations trailer and vote for the movie at www.netflixfin- (along with Patricia Rozema as co-writer) for his dyourvoice.com and find out more about the film notes Film notes: work on Grey Gardens. Among the other whop- project at www.pariahthemovie.com. By Richard Knight, Jr. —As part of its monthly First Tuesdays pro- ping 17 nominations for the tremendous film, Check out my archived reviews at www. gram, the Midwest Independent Film Festival which aired on HBO, are nods for stars Drew Bar- windycitytimes.com or www.knightatthemov- “Mumblecore goes gay” is the shorthand descrip- will present an exclusive sneak peek of the rymore and Jessica Lange. The film has just been ies.com. Readers can leave feedback at the tion that a lot of reviewers are using to describe forthcoming lesbian drama Hannah Free. The released on DVD and is a must-have. latter Web site. 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The Ann Arbor-based the singer-songwriter behind the Bjork-like hit switched back and forth playing/singing each others hits, such as “Uptown Girl” and “Benny My Dear Disco can be best described as an elec- “L.E.S. Artistes” now has to go by Santigold for and the Jets” among others. There were special moments only for Chicago audiences with tronic group that is not afraid to rock out. The copyright reasons. After touring last year as part Joel wearing a Cubs cap and John singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” As the sun went electro-pop thumping full-length debut, Dance- of the MySpace Tour and appearing at select Get down, the crowds of Chicago did not want to say “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” Text by Jerry Think LP, is out now. Out and Vote 08 shows during the pre-election Nunn; photos by Kat Fitzgerald (MysticImagesPhotography.com). See more photos at www. Dance diva Kristine W returns with the self- season, the Brooklynite is slated to perform at WindyCityMediaGroup.com. released album, The Power of Music. This set Lollapalooza Saturday, Aug. 8, at 5:30 p.m. San- already boasts four dance-chart toppers, includ- tigold is working on new material, and is cur- ing a sassy take on Diana Ross’ “The Boss” and rently one of the contributors on “Gifted” by the fantastic “Never.” A revamped version of her NASA featuring Kanye West and Lykke Li. breakthrough hit “Feel What You Want” appears Unfortunately, the British electronic duo La- All the single ladies... here, courtesy of Love to Infinity. W’s signa- Roux had to pull out of Lollapalooza. ture high-energy dance music is spiced up with In 2005 Kidzapalooza was established, shat- the soulful title track, the disco-flavored “The tering the notion that family-oriented enter- Groove’s Inside” and the slower-paced “Strings.” tainment has to be torturous to the adults. Tackling “The Boss” was not enough, though, Happiness Records recently issued Kidzapalooza as the multi-instrumentalist vocal powerhouse Volume 1. Hipsters will spin on their heels see- also covers “I’m Coming Out” as a special bo- ing Perry Farrell, Debbie Harry and Lisa Loeb nus track. With 13 number ones on the dance singing tunes that parents and kids alike can charts to her name, the statuesque siren will be enjoy. Individuality is celebrated on “Cool to performing at Northalsted Market Days Saturday, Be Uncool” by The Jimmies and “Gotta Be Me” Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. On “Fools Will Try,” Looking at the Lollapalooza line-up, I have to Ralph Covert encourages listeners to keep their ask, “Where are the LGBT acts?” Chicago’s Pride chins up. Kidzapalooza Volume 1 serves as a Fest and Northalsted Market Days are getting great introduction to rock, jazz and hip-hop for better at representing the community. 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“I remember in ‘Law of Desire’ where I played a that’s where the real power is. homosexual that people were more upset that I Last year, Harris hosted the Creative Arts Emmy kissed a man on the mouth than I killed a man. Awards, which takes place a week before the It’s a very interesting approach to morality in our Primetime Emmys. For the past two years, Kathy days, so you can see there is an incredible amount Griffin has won best reality show for “My Life On of hypocritical judgment over those things.”— The D-List” at this event. This year, she’s not Antonio Banderas talks about playing gay. only nominated, she’ll be hosting! Yes, Griffin Antonio Banderas had a big success helming will host the “Shmemmys,” as she affectionately 8 18 the revival of “Nine” on Broadway. Alas, he had calls them. The show’s producer states, “She 10 the bad fortune to be in the running for “Lead stole the show the last two years, so now we’re 2 Actor” at the Tonys against Harvey Fierstein’s giving her the opportunity to officially hijack it.

4 star-turn in “Hairspray.” That’s neither here nor We’re all very, very excited. And just a little bit

16 there—whatever that means. Although disap- scared.” From hosting the gay porn awards to 11 9 1 pointed that he didn’t get the lead in the big this in two years. Someone’s doing something screen adaptation (that honor fell to Daniel right. 17 12 3 Day-Lewis), Banderas is eyeing a return to the On the other side of the pond, John Bar- 6 19 55 14 5 Great White Way. And he’s picked out his next rowman enjoys a successful career as a televi- 15 13 project—Zorba the Greek. “I want to go back sion presenter, a stage actor, and as the lead 7 to theatre because it is my main source. I’m in “Torchwood.” And, of course, you’ve all seen more a theatre actor than a film actor.” He says his penis on BillyMasters.com. Now he’s getting 58 this production should hit Broadway within the hearts racing with hopes of getting to see it 46 48 47 year. in the flesh. “There is nothing more liberating 60 44 45 than taking all your clothes off and lying in the 54 sun....on the beach! I’m not going to go to a 59 supermarket or go shopping!” He does take some 50 precautions—SPF 45 or 50, to be precise. And 52 25 49 37 doesn’t WET make lube with sun block? 22 51 24 26 Remember Ashley Parker Angel? He was the 32 object of Lou Pearlman’s obsession in “O-Town,” had his own reality show, and last year starred in 33 31 the Broadway production of “Hairspray” along- 30 56 23 53 side my bon ami Jenifer Lewis. He’s been focus- 39 28 38 41 57 ing more on acting and recently booked a film, 36 40 29 27 which he’s shooting down in Fort Lauderdale. We 21 43 42 don’t know many details, but he took a photo Go to billymasters.com to see a photo of from the set showing off his buff bod in a pose 20 34 young Ashley Parker Angel doing Matthew he calls “doing my best Matthew McConaughey.” McConaughey... in a manner of speaking. I’d actually say he’s more Ryan Philippe, but you can’t lose either way. We’ve got the scorching 35 Justin Timberlake is the latest person to be shirtless snap on BillyMasters.com. linked to the proposed Guy Ritchie big screen re- Another guy who always looks good shirtless

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looks or talent, but I’m happy to oblige. (It BILLY from page 20 should be noted that Talvin is a member of Bil- cular and defined guys around. While I’m told lyMasters.com.) I’ve seen the footage in ques- this shoot took place around the same time tion and I don’t believe anything was left on as the jogging pics, the professional pics show the cutting room floor. That said, I do have nary an ounce of fat on his frame. What’s the the scene you’re referring to, as well as some secret? We hear a week of fasting and some ju- high-res stills that show as much of Robbie as dicious Photoshopping helped. You can see the anyone else has. I’ll post ‘em on our Web site. before and after results on BillyMasters.com. When Banderas has played gay and is now And, what the hell—we’ll run his full-frontal going Greek, it’s definitely time to end yet an- pic, too. other column. This week, we had more hot guys Speaking of full-frontal, our “Ask Billy” ques- than we could shake a stick at. While shaking tion this week comes from Talvin in Dallas: said stick, check out www.BillyMasters.com for “Thanks for keeping us posted on Robert Pattin- the hottest guys and gossip around. But what son. His abs may not be real, but I still think if you’ve got a question? Easy—drop a note to he’s hot. Did you see ‘Little Ashes’? He did a me at [email protected] and I promise to nude scene, but the camera stopped just at his get back to you before I track down Tatum’s pubes. Any chance you have the uncut version— airbrusher! Until next time, remember, one so to speak? Or even stills.” man’s filth is another man’s bible. I have yet to be entranced by Pattinson’s 22 July 22, 2009 the specific reason, or the only reason. But [be- talize. We had four trips into the red zone, but SPORTS/RECREATION ing out to the team] took that wall down that I didn’t convert on any of them.” had put up and thus was able to be myself with Chicago led 7-6 at halftime off a touchdown Gay volleyball my team. There was never an uncomfortable mo- pass from quarterback Sami Grisafe to wide re- ment with my team.” ceiver Albi Zhubi. He even started dating someone before his Chicago fell behind in the third quarter, but player sophomore season, although his boyfriend didn’t cut the score to 20-14 on an 11-yard touchdown go to any matches. run by Darcy Leslie. nets success “I had a great sophomore season,” he said. Kansas City scored two touchdowns in the final By Ross Forman His relationship was going great, too. And minute of the game to blow open a relatively Martin was more interested in developing his re- close battle. Late in his freshman season at Loyola University lationship than furthering his volleyball career, “Midway through the season, we lost our [top] in 2001, volleyball player Robbie Martin told while serving as a reserve on the team. quarterback and running back, but the team re- one of his close friends, a player on the school’s Before his junior year, Martin told his parents, committed and finished strong,” Bache said. “We Division I soccer team, that he was gay. Rob and Laura, that he was not going to play were one of the final four teams [in the league], The friend was not accepting or comfortable volleyball anymore, “and that there had been a and considering the injuries we endured and the with the news. lot going on the last two years that you are not team’s overall lack of experience, we did very And promptly, Martin’s friend took it upon aware of,” well this year, which is a tribute to the dedica- himself to out Martin to other Rambler athletes So, one night at their suburban Chicago home, tion of the players and the coaching staff. on the school’s campus on the North Side of Chi- Martin told his parents that he is gay, but that “I’m very proud of this team.” cago. was not the reason he was quitting the team. Bache said running back Karen Silvestri is ex- “Over that summer, I had a pretty hard time “They never suspected that I was gay,” he pected back from her injuries in 2010. because I didn’t know how anyone was going to said. “Their reaction was amazing, though there “We used seven running backs and three quar- respond,” said Martin, who played three varsity was a little bit of shellshock. terbacks. We tried a lot of combinations because seasons at Providence Catholic High School in “Looking back, [coming out to my parents] we had to be creative this season,” Bache said. New Lenox, Ill., earning All-State accolades. was one of the best moments. “And we just kept finding ways to get it done. “At the end of that summer, I thought about If anything, I think they were disappointed We just could not pull out the victory in Kansas quitting volleyball, transferring schools, taking that I had been going through [tough times] for City.” a semester off or just doing something else,” he two or three years without their support. The Force will have a booth at Market Days, said. “When I got back to school for my sopho- “Once I told them, I felt like I didn’t have to recruiting players for the 2010 campaign. more year, as suspected, everyone knew. But, tell another person.” I was actually completely overwhelmed by the Martin returned to Loyola, ultimately graduat- outpouring of support. ing in 2004, and he never looked back on his Rollers All-Stars to “The first time I saw most of my friends, most Robbie Martin. Photo by Ross Forman decision to leave the team. of them said, ‘Robbie, we found out; we love face Philly July 25 “Volleyball has always been a passion of mine, you; it doesn’t matter.’ I think it was a blessing The WCR All-Stars, ranked second in the na- wraps, away from my team. So I kind of had something that I’ve always loved. But the col- in disguise because I had so much support from tion by the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association separate groups of friends, which made it kind lege volleyball commitment is intense,” Martin then on, including from everyone on my team.” (WFTDA), will take on the third-ranked Philly of difficult,” he said. said. Martin—who is now 27, living in Chicago and Roller Girls Liberty Belles Saturday, July 25, at 7 His first relationship during college ended ear- Martin returned to the court about three years working as the director of finance for Coupon- p.m. at UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine. ly in the fall semester, by his decision, “because ago, playing for, arguably, the best all-gay team Cabin.com—played his rookie season for the This bout will be the first 2009 interleague it was too hard to split time between dating and in the world: the Hermosa (Calif.) Beaches, who Ramblers in the closet, despite having a boy- game hosted by the Windy City Rollers in the playing volleyball.” have won the top-tiered AA Division at the an- friend when his college career started. UIC Pavilion. The WCR All-Stars is composed of Martin saw more playing time as a sophomore nual North American Gay Volleyball Association “When I arrived at Loyola, I just didn’t think skaters from the four home teams on the Windy and personally “felt so much more a part of the (NAGVA) Championships for six consecutive sea- it would be cool to be the new guy and the City Rollers, selected by tryouts. team,” he said. “I don’t know if [being out] was son. The Beaches feature three other former Di- gay guy on the team, so I kind of kept it under Tickets are $20-$40 each; see www.windycity- vision I players. rollers.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Martin recorded the match-deciding block for the 2009 title in late May, held in Chicago, with his parents cheering at every match of the four- Red Stars in day tournament. “The tournament is so much fun,” Martin said. July 26 LCCP “It’s been an amazing time playing again, other post-game benefit than my knee injuries which have been chronic. Attendees at the Chicago Red Stars’ game July “When I first heard about gay volleyball, I 26 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview can get the never would have guessed the level of competi- chance to meet Abby Wambach of the Washing- tion would be as high as it is. The level of com- ton Freedom as well as the Red Stars’ Caroline petition is great; there are some really amazing Jonsson and Megan Rapinoe. players in all divisions.” A VIP ticket of $35 includes premier seats at Martin has twice played for the Beaches at the the 3 p.m. game with the Freedom as well as prestigious EuroGames. entry into the after-party. The post-game ben- “Six years ago, I was burned out on the com- efit will benefit the Lesbian Community Care mitment [needed] for Division I volleyball, but Project. I now really want to play,” he said. “NAGVA is Tickets are available by visiting Women & stepping stone of sorts for people who might be Children First Books, 5233 N. Clark, or calling [thinking about], or are, coming out. I think it’s 866-WPS-2009. a very comfortable environment.” So what about the soccer player who outed Martin? Companies help Well, they still have mutual friends in Chicago and they actually spoke in May for the first time fund Gay Games in eight years. Absolut Vodka and the German BLU publish- “It was fine,” Martin said of their five-minute ing group have both announced partnerships conversation. “I think people recognized that with Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 to help bring they love me as a person before and after [com- Eastern European participants to next year’s Gay ing out] because of the person I am.” Games in Cologne. Absolut and BLU are making a contribution to the Gay Games 2010 Scholarship program that Force’s will help provide funds to LGBT athletes and art- ists from Eastern Europe who would otherwise season over be unable to afford to attend the sports and cul- By Ross Forman tural festival. Annette Wachter, CEO of the Cologne Gay The Chicago Force’s roller-coaster season came Games, said in a statement, “We hope that by to a sudden stop July 11 with a 40-14 loss at bringing Eastern European participants to the the Kansas City Tribe in a semifinal game of the Gay Games, we can help strengthen self-esteem Independent Women’s Football League (IWFL). and inspire them so that they can achieve prog- The loss ended Chicago’s bid for a return to ress in their own countries.” the national championship game. Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 will take place “We just don’t match up very well against July 31-Aug. 7. See www.games-cologne.com. them,” said Chicago general manager Linda Bache. “We had our chances, but did not capi- July 22, 2009 23 CONNEXIONS MAKE IT YOUR BUSINESS i l o

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