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from the Go-Go’s to PrideFest Rocker and equality advocate Belinda Carlisle opens PrideFest Milwaukee’s 25th anniversary weekend with an 8 p.m. performance on Friday, June 8. Other event headliners include Taylor Dane, Berlin and GOD-DES & She. For more information about the nation’s largest LGBT music festival, go to www.pridefest.com. Also, look for Wisconsin Gazette’s special PrideFest edition on May 31. In advance of Carlisle’s Milwaukee appearance, she spoke with WiG’s Gregg Shapiro about her reunion tour with the Go-Go’s and becoming a gay rights supporter following the coming-out of her son James Duke Mason. Interview, page 19

This Leader of Wisconsin anti-gay group issue inside and online at acknowledges same-sex attraction wisconsingazette.com By Louis Weisberg “It’s a natural part of the maturation process,” Appling led the effort to take the issue of News Staff writer Appling went on to say. same-sex marriage to Wisconsin voters, who WiGWAG ����������������������2 In a recent interview with The Cap Times, the But Appling also insisted that people can leave outlawed it in 2006. She is currently pursuing a Regional Gaze ���������������4 director of Wisconsin’s leading anti-gay organiza- “gay lifestyles.” lawsuit that seeks to overturn the state’s domes- Editorial ����������������������� 10 tion acknowledged feeling same-sex attraction, “It’s not a life sentence,” she told Craver. tic partner registry law. Community Briefs ����� 12 calling it universal. Appling’s answer offered rare insight into the Appling says all of her actions are meant to National Gaze ������������ 13 “There’s not a person alive who hasn’t said, paradox between her personal and public lives. “protect” marriage. ‘Well, I wonder’ (about my sexual orientation),” As head of WFA, Appling considers herself the But Appling, 60, has never married and, in fact, Features said Appling, head of Wisconsin Family Action, state’s leading “defender” of marriage, by which lives with Diane Westphall, another never-mar- WiGOUT! ������������������ 19 in response to reporter Jack Craver’s question, she means the leading opponent of legal recogni- ried woman, in a home the couple owns jointly Theater ������������������������ 20 “Have you ever felt … same-sex attraction.” tion for same-sex relationships. APPLING page 12 Movies �������������������������� 23 On the Town �������������� 26 obama backs same-sex civil marriage page 13 2 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012 LGBT news with a twist WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg

Congressional Dis- marketing campaign for U.S. preference or their gender, but America, claiming his 1993 BMW trict. Polls showed tourism debuted in early May upon their capability.” motorcycle seat caused him to Babeu badly trailing in the United Kingdom, Japan and have an erection that’s lasted other candidates Canada. The campaign, launched Romney Apology since May 1, 2010. Experts argue for the Republican with a Brand USA commercial Mitt Romney also went on Fox that vibrations caused by the bike nomination. He came to featuring Rosanne Cash singing News to apologize over reports coupled with configurations of national attention when he was “Land of Dreams,” is gay-friendly. that he’d bullied gay students dur- the seat combined to cause the Courtesy Tom Batiuk/King forced out of the closet after his Watch the commercial closely ing high school. The Washington painful condition. Features Syndicate ex-partner, a Mexican immigrant, and you’ll see a gay couple – Post uncovered Romney’s youth- The first panels in the said Babeu had threatened him one man resting his head on ful shenanigans in interviews with A stimulating “Funky Winkerbean” with deportation if their past another man’s shoulder – on his former classmates at the period series about two gay stu- relationship was made public. a bus bound for some great exclusive Cranbrook School in A Salt Lake City mom found dents planning to go to American adventure. Michigan. “Back in high school, I something unexpected mixed in their high school prom. Ask your other did some dumb things,” Romney with some tampons she pur- Dad Romney said. “And if anyone was hurt chased on sale. The applicator in With time for buyers to still resignation by that or offended, obviously I the box of Boots tampons con- Funny ‘Funky’ ship a package for Father’s Day, Mitt Romney’s national apologize for that.” tained a white powder wrapped Cartoonist Tom Batiuk is the Human Rights Campaign has security spokesman resigned in cellophane that turned out to chronicling a gay couple’s effort announced a new partnership after right-wing critics raised Personal politics be cocaine. to go to the Westview High with gay designer and activist questions about his conservative Politics in Wisconsin is indeed School prom this month in his Marc Jacobs for the Little Marc credentials because he’s gay. At dividing families. Following an Rub down or “Funky Winkerbean” comic. The Jacobs children’s line of clothing. least that’s one story. Others argument over who she was vot- shake down? storyline coincides with the HRC and LMJ are selling T-shirts say that Richard Grenell quit ing for in the May 8 gubernatorial At least three unnamed male 40th anniversary of the strip, that offer a modern family take because of constant attacks from recall primary, a Chippewa Falls masseurs have filed a $2 million which appears in more than 400 on an old tradition – one parent the left. Meanwhile, Romney, the woman struck her ex-husband suit against actor John Travolta newspapers. telling a kid to go ask the other likely Republican nominee for with her sport utility vehicle. for assault and sexual battery. parent. The T-shirt slogans read, president, says he urged Grenell Jeffery Radle was trying to block As WiG headed to press, one of Arizona Campaign “If Mom says no, go ask Mom” to stay with the campaign. In her from driving to the polls. the masseurs had been dropped drop-out and “If Dad says no, go ask Dad.” an interview on Fox News, the by the attorney representing Pinal County Sheriff Paul candidate said the campaign What a ride! the plaintiffs, but others were Babeu withdrew from the race Land of dreams hires people “not based upon San Francisco resident Henry expected to join the suit. Travolta to represent Arizona’s Fourth A first-ever comprehensive their ethnicity or their sexual Wolf is suing BMW of North has long been rumored to be gay.

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REGIOna5 l GAzE Leading opponent withdraws from Pocan’s congressional race By Louis Weisberg a great deal of money for individual fundraiser in the influence of outside money Staff writer the race, was considered by race, will continue running and negative campaigning in Dane County Treasurer many to be Pocan’s stron- the strongest campaign. … American politics.” David Worzala has dropped gest contender. According He’s clearly the frontrunner “I urge the remaining can- out of the race to succeed to the most recent numbers and the strongest candidate.” didates in this race to run U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin in obtained by WiG, Worzala “Mark is incredibly strate- a clean, positive campaign,” Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressio- had raised $413,189 com- gic and is the best represen- Worzala concluded. “While nal District. pared with Pocan’s $474,495. tative for the 2nd Congres- this seat is likely to remain Worzala’s departure is a State Rep. Kelda Helen Roys, sional District and the LGBT in Democratic hands, it is boon for out state Rep. Mark another candidate in the community,” Belanger added. important to stay unified Pocan, who hopes to main- race, had raised $261,560. Worzala announced his leading into November so we tain the small gay presence Katie Belanger, executive withdrawal from the race on can work together in elect- in Congress. Currently there director of Fair Wisconsin, his Facebook page. ing Tammy Baldwin to the are only four out members said Worzala’s withdrawal “Since I announced my bid U.S. Senate and re-electing of the U.S. House of Repre- leaves Pocan “a clear path to for Congress last September, President Obama. Although sentatives, and two of them victory.” we have seen tremendous I will not be running for are leaving – Baldwin to run “I think the narrower the progress and support. How- office, I will do my part to for the Senate and Rep. Bar- primary field the better the ever, after careful consider- ensure Democratic victories poto: courtesy ney Frank, D-Mass., to retire. opportunity,” Belanger said. ation, I believe the time is this fall.” Out state Rep. Mark Pocan hopes to win the con- Another out member of “Dave Worzala had indicated not right for my candidacy,” gressional seat that Tammy Baldwin is vacating Congress, David Cicilline of the ability to throw signifi- Worzala wrote. to run for U.S. Senate. Two of the four openly Rhode Island, faces a difficult cant resources into this race. He went on to vow to con- gay members of Congress are leaving next year. re-election bid. This move assures that Mark, tinue fighting to reverse Citi- Get breaking news at Worzala, who had raised who’s been the strongest zen’s United “and remove the www.wisconsingazette.com.

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May 17, 2012 17, May | M CO . E TT ISCONSINGAZE W WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012 7 Trial date set for Harrell’s alleged killer By Lisa Neff She was slumped over in the vided some answers after an attorney Robert E. Haney Staff writer front seat of her Buick Regal arrest and a confession. Court records suggested an was expected to file his wit- The Milwaukee man after having been shot eight Baker knew he was a sus- attempt to negotiate a plea. ness list by May 18. accused of fatally shooting times. pect, so he went to an MPD Last September, in a sepa- beloved Milwaukee activist On Jan. 4, about 200 district headquarters with rate case, Baker pleaded Desiree Marie Harrell on Jan. friends and family gathered at two other women to pro- guilty to domestic abuse. He 2 was set, at press time, to go the crime scene in the North vide an alibi for the time of Baker allegedly told police attempt to negotiate a plea. received a sentence of nine on trial later this month. Side neighborhood for a the shooting. that he was concluding a The record noted that the months in jail, which was Raymond Earl Baker, 35, candlelight vigil. Those who But finding inconsistencies drug deal when he saw Har- attorneys were “working to stayed, and two years’ proba- is charged with first-degree attended shared memories in the stories, police arrest- rell drive by. He followed resolve the case but need tion. He also was ordered intentional homicide and of a lover, big sister, mentor, ed Baker, who then alleg- her. She said something that additional time.” not to have any contact with faces up to life in prison if protector and friend as they edly confessed to shooting angered him, so he shot her But as of May 15 a trial the victim, to undergo a men- convicted. speculated about the killing. Harrell. The police complaint and then hid the .40-cali- date of May 21 remained tal health evaluation, maintain Milwaukee police respond- Was it racially motivated? An states that Baker said Harrell ber Glock in a trash can on on Judge David Borowski’s sobriety, complete a bat- ed early Jan. 2 to a call about anti-gay crime? Connected in was his wife’s lover and that North 39th Street. calendar. terer’s intervention program, gunshots fired in the 3800 some way to Harrell’s work Harrell had been harassing Baker pleaded not guilty In early May, assistant Mil- maintain employment and block of North 24th Street. as a bouncer at Sisters and him. He said that he shot on Jan. 17 and the pre-trial waukee District Attorney not possess any weapons. There, officers found Harrell, Brothers Place? her to death on the Monday work began. Mark S. Williams filed his wit- a popular 43-year-old activ- The next day the Milwau- morning after the New Year’s A mid-April record of ness list. Get breaking news at ist in the LGBT community. kee Police Department pro- holiday. court events suggested an Meanwhile, Baker defense www.wisconsingazette.com. Bullied teen arrested for taking stun gun to Indy school A bullied high school stu- dent in Indianapolis faces Principal expulsion after going to blames school with a stun gun that his mother gave him for pro- victim’s tection. Darnell “Dynasty” Young, flamboyance. 17, said he raised the gun into the air and set off an elec- tric charge after he was sur- rounded by a group of bullies rell said his staff repeatedly threatening to beat him. The asked Young to “tone down” bullies fled and Young was his flamboyant accessories. arrested. “If you wear female appar- “I brought the stun gun el, then kids are kids and because I wasn’t safe,” Young they’re going to say what- told CNN. ever it is that they want to His mother Chelisa say. … Because you want Grimes defended her deci- to be different and because sion to give Young the gun you choose to wear female after school officials failed to apparel, it may happen,” Yar- do anything about his con- rell told the Indianapolis Star. stant harassment. Young said it was unfair “I do not promote vio- that he faces expulsion for lence – not at all – but what firing the gun in the air as a is a parent to do when she warning while his bullies have has done everything that she not been punished. He said felt she was supposed to do he “was at my wit’s end.” … at the school? I did feel “I didn’t know what to do like there was nothing else and I thought about suicide,” left for me to do, but protect Young told CNN. “I hate say- my child,” Grimes said. ing that word because God Your health is our mission in life. Of all the work we do, 99% provides Meanwhile, officials at blessed me with this life. I essential, high-quality, affordable health care services––from cancer Arsenal Technical High love life. I love my education. and other health screenings to preventive health exams and HIV/STD School blamed the teen for I would never … but this bringing the bullying on him- bullying got so bad that I testing. Learn more at plannedparenthood.org/Wisconsin. self by wearing effeminate thought about that.” clothing. School principal Larry Yar- – from WiG and AP reports 8 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012 Wisconsin grad explores ‘ex-gay’ lives By Lisa Neff Mishleau stresses the mother at the conference Staff writer importance of “humanizing ‘Not every who thought her son was Blair Mishleau is taking an everyone” in a world where better off dead after a car after-college adventure, but people dive into the Web ex-gay is accident than alive but gay. not one of the backpacking- and, with a few keystrokes, holding up “I thought, this is some- through-Europe variety. wish death and destruction thing that needs to be talked The 22-year-old Mishleau, on strangers who offend, a picket sign about more in the gay com- who graduated from Chica- oppose or outrage them. He munity,” Mishleau says. go’s Columbia College this mentions a man he inter- and saying As he interviews people, month and is headed home viewed who is avoiding same- Mishleau explores the lan- to Janesville, is exploring sex relations and the casual that you’re guage they use, finding that the “ex-gay” world, collect- conversation they had about people generally don’t use ing video interviews of men collecting pinball machines. going to hell.’ “ex-gay” to define or identify and women who, for what- “These are people,” Mish- themselves. ever reasons, are suppressing leau says of those struggling And he explores their pol- their same-sex attractions or with or suppressing their itics, finding that “not every struggling with their sexuality. homosexuality. person who falls in the ex- Mishleau also is prepar- He’s talked with a college gay community is holding up ing for a student teaching student in suburban Chicago, a picket sign and telling you, gig this summer and then a a middle-aged man living with ‘You are going to hell.’” full-time teaching post this HIV, the pinball enthusiast Mishleau took an inter- Mishleau’s KickStarter.com fall in Minneapolis-St. Paul as and several others. est in the “ex-gay” issue a crowd-funding campaign, part of the Teach for America He recorded his first inter- couple of years ago when Examining the Ex-Gay Com- program. view in Villa Park, Ill. “That’s he attended an annual Cre- munity: One Trip at a Time, “I’m hoping to start a com- where a subject was willing ating Change conference had more than 40 backers as passionate dialogue between to chat with me,” he says. organized by the National of May 8 and had generated the ex-gay and gay commu- Mishleau adds that people Gay and Lesbian Task Force. more than $900. nity,” he says. “Being com- are not eager to talk about He heard from two women The funding, he says, will PHOTO: Courtesy Blair Mishleau passionate and loving is the the subject, not even minis- associated with PFLAG who help him on his after-col- Wisconsinite Blair Mishleau, a recent college best way to start a dialogue. ters who preach against gays infiltrated an “ex-gay” work- lege adventure, traveling to grad, is interviewing people for a project about … We forget that everyone or those who earn a living shop and saw the deep roots Indiana, New York, Texas and “ex-gay” lives. “I’m hoping to start a compas- wants to be loved at the end leading “ex-gay” organiza- of homophobia. The women Tennessee to conduct inter- sionate dialogue between the ex-gay and gay of the day.” tions. recounted the story of a views. community,” he says. WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012 9

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received one campaign con- Paul School in 1988. on five counts of third-degree tribution in the months since WLUK-TV reported that sexual assault. He faces up to that controversy. a judge agreed to a joint 50 years in prison when he’s The Journal Gazette motion to release Buzanows- sentenced June 18. reported state Rep. Bob Mor- ki, but upheld the ex-priest’s Bertolone was accused of ris’ latest campaign finance conviction. using an unidentified drug on report shows that between Buzanowski’s attorney, a Sigma Chi fraternity broth- Jan. 1 and April 13 the Fort Owen Monfils, says the er and sexually assaulting him Wayne Republican raised deal came about because of without the man’s knowledge $5,000 in a single donation changes to the state’s stat- for more than seven months from the Northeast Indiana ute of limitations law. Monfils in 2010. He was arrested in PAC for Better Government. says his client’s sentence was August 2010 after a friend Morris has about $19,000 cut to time served, and that discovered photos and vid- on hand. He’s facing Demo- he will be on probation for eos on Bertolone’s computer. crat Lee Jordan in the fall. seven more years. “Clearly, the evidence Morris apologized for the Buzanowski is expected to shows in the numerous vid- tone of his February accusa- be placed in a supervised eos observed by the court tions against the Girl Scouts, group home. He’ll remain on that consent of any kind was PHOTO: Tom Fitzsimmons/Kennedy Library Foundation but said he stands by his criti- the sex offender registry. totally absent,” Rosenberg Caroline Kennedy, fourth from left, honored three former Iowa Supreme cism of the national group. wrote in a 15-page decision. Court Justices for demonstrating judicial independence in a ruling for Ex-Drake marriage equality. Ambassador Robert Ford was also honored. Ex-priest student – WiG and AP reports convicted of sexually abuse gets assaulted frat Profiles in Constitution.” recognition of a gay-straight Robert Ford, U.S. ambas- alliance to provide support early release brother courage A former priest sentenced A former Drake University Caroline Kennedy, presi- sador to Syria, also received and education for the LGBT seven years ago to 32 years student was convicted ear- dent of the Kennedy Library the award during a program communities. in prison is being released lier this month of repeatedly FIND US ON Foundation, honored three on May 7. The South Bend Tribune early. drugging and sexually assault- TWITTER! former Iowa Supreme Court reports a decision on the Donald Buzanowski, 69, ing a fraternity brother. Justices who were part of a Notre Dame proposal will be delayed until @wigazette was convicted in 2005 of Polk County, Iowa, Judge unanimous decision to legal- delays decision the fall while the university sexually abusing a student at Scott Rosenberg found ize same-sex marriage with on gay-straight reviews existing non- Green Bay’s Saints Peter and Anthony Bertolone, 22, guilty the 2012 John F. Kennedy club discrimination practices and Profiles in Courage award. Supporters of efforts protections. Former Iowa Chief Justice to recognize a gay-straight Marsha Ternus and former alliance at the University Indiana Justices David Baker and of Notre Dame say they’re lawmaker gets Michael Streit were chosen in encouraged by a shift in the one donation Pain isn’t recognition of “the political climate that allows for more after Girl courage and judicial indepen- open discussion of sexual Scouts blast dence each demonstrated in orientation. An Indiana lawmaker who pretty. But setting aside popular opinion The student senate and drew criticism for calling the to uphold the basic freedoms the faculty senate at the Girl Scouts of America a and security guaranteed to Catholic university passed radical group that promotes all citizens under the Iowa resolutions this year urging abortions and homosexuality it’s manageable. Comprehensive, Visit WiG at wisconsingazette.com individualized Updated all day. treatment for neck and back pain Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Queen Anne in a caring 2815 E. Hartford Ave. setting. • located east of Downer • moments from Lake Michigan, Lake Park, Steven Donatello, MD UWM and downtown! • updated kitchen, renovated bath, sparkling Watertower wood floors, and a spacious 3rd floor! • high ceilings and wonderful 2nd floor porch Pain Consultants • recently painted interior 575 W. River Woods Pkwy 9233 N. Green Bay Road • a great condo alternative! Suite #205 Brown Deer, WI 53209 • a must see in the $270’s Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-270-8150 414-962-6700 Contact Rachel Bloch, Shorewest Realtors 414.403.9795 or [email protected] 10 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012

BY THE NUMBERS { Editorial } Continuum of care 62% 41% The waiting game are linked to HIV care are retained in HIV care On May 8, North Carolina became the latest state – and the final one in 80% the South – to ban legal recognition of same-sex relationships. Voters in the Are aware of Tar Heel state approved a constitutional amendment barring equality for gay their infection and lesbian couples by a whopping margin of 61 percent. Although North Carolina is slowly changing, it remains essentially a “Bible 36% 28% Belt” state. While President Obama narrowly won the state’s electoral votes receive anti-retroviral have their virus under in 2008, for 30 years North Carolinians elected the legendary racist and therapy control homophobe Jesse Helms to the Senate. All Americans should feel shamed by votes like the one in North Carolina, which have now occurred in 30 states. Putting citizens’ personal relationships Source: CDC Annual Report from the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention and civil rights to a popular vote is an outrage to democracy and a stain upon the nation’s soul. Future generations will look back on this period with a mixture of curiosity and disgust. Perhaps the defining moment in North Carolina’s Amendment One cam- paign came when the Rev. Billy Graham took out full-page ads in 14 newspa- pers backing the discriminatory law. Pundits believe the longtime evangelist’s { Feedback } stance held appreciable sway. Religion, particularly fundamentalist Christianity, is the strongest influence against support for marriage equality. But Graham is 93 years old. As he and his cohort die out, their attitudes Changing There is still epidemic and realize the will die with them. Poll after poll supports this prediction. course president’s vision, as stated Here at home, a Public Policy Polling survey released in June 2011 found The White House Office much work to in the National HIV/AIDS that while 55 percent of Wisconsinites older than 65 opposed marriage of Public Engagement and Strategy, of reducing HIV equality, 58 percent under 30 said gay and lesbian couples should be allowed Office of National AIDS do in reducing incidence, increasing access to marry. Policy partnered with More- to care and optimizing health Young people are far, far more likely to know LGBT people than their house School of Medicine HIV infections. outcomes, and reducing HIV- parents and grandparents. They are surrounded by positive images of LGBT last month to host the White related health disparities. people in the media and popular culture. In addition, a survey conducted by House LGBT Conference on In Atlanta and across the Georgetown University’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs HIV/AIDS in Atlanta. is still much work to do: country, organizations and found that millennials are moving away from religious orthodoxy. Less than Hundreds of advocates, There are nearly 50,000 new individuals are doing impor- one-quarter believes the Bible should be taken literally. Roughly four in 10 said community organizers, health HIV infections in the Unit- tant and innovative work to the Bible was written by men and is not God’s word. care providers, elected offi- ed States each year. Among prevent and address HIV/ As a result, nearly 60 percent of college-age millennials support same-sex cials and interested members these new infections, nearly AIDS in the LGBT communi- marriage. Although the vote in North Carolina doesn’t show it, the course of the public joined Obama two-thirds are among men ty. Engagement with commu- of history is on our side. Polls show continual progress in the acceptance of Administration officials in who have sex with men, with nity and academic partners marriage equality. Atlanta for an important infection rates the highest continues to be critical to the Nonetheless, one of the primary reasons discriminatory marriage amend- conversation on the impact among black men. And gay successful implementation of ments pass by such lopsided margins is an enthusiasm gap. While younger of HIV/AIDS on the lesbian, men are 44 times more likely this strategy. voters support equality, it’s not generally a motivating issue for them to go to gay, bisexual and transgender to be HIV-infected compared Dr. Grant Colfax, the polls. Older voters, on the other hand, are driven to the polls by religious community. to other men in the United Director fervor. There have been tremen- States. White House Office of Advocates must find messaging that makes equality a more compelling issue dous advances in HIV test- We are in a pivotal moment National AIDS Policy to the young. They must develop effective strategies to get young voters to ing and treatment. But there to change the course of this the polls. Otherwise, the path to equality is simply going to be a waiting game, and countless committed couples will go without their rights while waiting for the bigots and religious fanatics to die. Our mission To inform, engage and empower Wisconsin’s LGBT community by providing a professional, independent print and online source for news and commentary, as well as coverage of political and cultural issues. – Louis Weisberg, publisher/editor in chief, 414-961-3240.

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Forty years ago this Amazon and Common Displaced Homemakers “Wisconsin’s never seen anything month, as the new wave of Ground, two feminist Project built public like this kind of money. ... It’ll be the feminist activism took hold Opinion newspapers, were published awareness on the topic and highest cost per voter spent in the in Milwaukee, local women out of the coalition’s office helped in the foundation of history of the nation in terms of the established the Women’s JAMAKAYA for 12 years. the state-funded Displaced cost of persuading people.” Coalition. Housed in a flat The Women’s Coalition Homemakers Network. – JAY HECK, DIRECTOR OF COMMON across from UW-Milwaukee’s The Anti-Rape Council also launched Milwaukee’s The history of the CAUSE in Wisconsin, commenting on the report Student Union, the coalition lobbied successfully for a “Take Back the Night” Women’s Coalition is one that Gov. Scott Walker has raised more than $13 provided a meeting place sexual assault counseling movement. Anyone present of great commitment and million since January for his campaign to hold on to and communications hub for unit in the district attorney’s at the first march in 1979 will accomplishment on the his job – much of it from out of state. the many different women’s office. never forget what was one of part of tireless women groups emerging at that time. When calls to the crisis the largest demonstrations activists. Their collective “People like me would like to see Mitt Romney Feminists in and around line revealed a pervasive ever held in Milwaukee. and sometimes militant stand up and say, ‘I don’t care what people think, this the Women’s Coalition made problem of violence against The march featured 3,000 action established social is my guy, I’m standing behind him’ … What people an enormous contribution women, the coalition formed protesters expressing services, reformed laws and ultimately want in a president is somebody who’s to raising the consciousness the Task Force on Battered outrage over a summer institutions, and changed strong, somebody who’s bold, somebody who has and improving the lives of Women in 1975. In addition season in which more than a attitudes regarding women’s clear convictions and stands behind his decisions.” all Milwaukee area women. to counseling thousands of dozen women were brutally place in society. – FORMER BUSH POLITICAL ADVISER MARK Lesbians played a significant women over the years, the raped and murdered. Organizational skills MCKINNON criticizing Romney’s campaign for role throughout the task force established the Chants of “No More honed by lesbians at ditching gay former foreign policy spokesman Ric coalition’s history. first shelter for battered Parole, No More Bail – Let the coalition benefitted Grenell due to pressure from right-wing Christian The coalition’s earliest women and their children the Rapists Rot in Jail!” subsequent campaigns extremists. project was the Women’s in Milwaukee. The task force shook the streets. Defiant for LGBT rights. Feminist Crisis Line, which received and shelter have evolved into chants of “Fire Breier! He’s a principles of inclusiveness, “Folks are saying, ‘What in the world is going on more than 1,000 calls per the Sojourner Family Peace Liar!” targeted the insensitive such as consensus decision- with North Carolina?’ We look like Mississippi.” month from women in Center. police chief. Eventually, the making, racial and gender – NORTH CAROLINA GOV. BEV PERDUE various situations of distress. Pressure from the coalition Task Force on Sexual Assault quotas for governing bodies, expressing her dismay over voters in her state Callers were assured of and other feminist groups and Domestic Violence was ASL interpreters at events banning any legal recognition for same-sex rela- sensitive treatment by helped reform Wisconsin formed by the Common and ticket prices scaled to tionships. specially trained feminist statutes regarding sexual Council, police procedures income, are practiced by volunteers, many of whom assault in 1976. In 1979, were changed, and Chief many progressive groups “Dads, the second you see your son dropping the devoted hundreds of hours the state allocated financial Breier – thank goodness – today. limp wrist, you walk over there and crack that wrist. to counseling and referred assistance for programs to retired. The Women’s Coalition Man up. Give him a good punch.” callers to appropriate alleviate the plight of battered In the 1980s, the Women’s represented the best that was – North Carolina PASTOR SEAN HARRIS of services. women. Coalition developed other within us, a special generation Berean Baptist Church preaching a sermon that Rape crisis calls received Grapevine, a lesbian innovative projects, including of “women loving women” in urged his congregants to beat their gay children. through the crisis line led to political and social support one that gained national the broadest sense of that the formation of the citywide group, was formed out of the attention by aiding women wonderful phrase. “For 300 years, we had laws that would pros- Anti-Rape Council in 1973. coalition’s Friday night “raps.” involved in prostitution. The ecute that lifestyle. We’ve gone down the wrong path.” – RON BAITY, founding pastor of Berean Baptist Church in Winston Salem, N.C., reminiscing over the good old days when gay people were harassed Why I need the center and prosecuted. Editor’s note: This column is ferent demographic, social, the first in an ongoing series and economic groups were “Tonight Amendment One was passed, which featuring clients, volunteers and being met. The center not narrowly defines marriage as a union between a staff members of the Milwau- Opinion only existed as an indepen- bigot and North Carolina.” kee LGBT Community Center brian langer dent entity but also as an – Pundit FRANK CONIFF talking about the ban explaining why they need – and outreach organization and on all same-sex relationships adopted by voters in why the city needs – the center. and I find myself in class talk- a liaison to other LGBTQ North Carolina on May 8. The center is undergoing a stra- ing with some of my fellow resources throughout the tegic reorganization and plan- students about volunteer- city. “It’s insane that civil rights are being denied ning process to get back on its ing and my attitudes toward Simply put, the center people in this day and age. It’s embarrassing, and feet financially and to identify it. I had been volunteering bridges the gap between indi- it’s heartbreaking. It goes without saying that I’m ways to better serve the needs off and on since my teenage vidual needs and the resourc- completely in support of gay marriage. In 10 years of the community. As part of years and found the camara- es available. sAs an ally, it we’ll be ashamed that this was an issue.” the process, the center is seek- derie, flexible schedules and bridges me to good friends – CHRIS EVANS, who plays Captain America in ing community input, volunteers, philanthropic efforts to be PHOTO: Casey Schroeter and lots of fun. This is prob- the blockbuster “The Avengers,” telling Playboy last donors and visitors. very rewarding. ably why I have volunteered month that he supports marriage equality. Evans has I was discussing chang- the organization they were at the Milwaukee LGBT Cen- a gay brother. In my teenage years I ing volunteer positions at referring to. A quick Inter- ter for longer than any other started volunteering for the Froedtert, because I found net search led me to Dave place, about five years now. “I’m not running on marriage and marijuana, March of Dimes. It all began myself spending a great deal Martin. While Dave was not A straight ally, Brian Langer those are state issues, right? Aren’t they?” as an excuse to hang out of time just trying to stay out the contact for the student is a fireman who volunteers for – MITT ROMNEY getting testy with a report- with my friends and work the of the way. One of my fellow organization, he did invite me the Milwaukee LGBT Commu- er in Colorado. Shortly after this WKTI Haunted Manor. It was students let me know that in to see the center. nity Center. exchange, Romney affirmed that a lot of work and also a lot of they needed help setting up From the start, I was he’d seek to amend the Constitu- fun. I also found myself enjoy- tables for an event on cam- impressed with the center tion to ban same-sex marriage. ing being part of something pus for the UWM LGBTQ and the programs it offered. bigger than myself. I had the organization. I had friends I saw a definite advantage Something to share? volunteer bug. in the LGBTQ community to having a place where the Email lweisberg@ Flash forward many years, but knew nothing about needs of people of many dif- wisconsingazette.com. 12 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012

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McGivern to MC the awards. Go to www.com- junction with Madison’s Fruit Diverse & Specialist of the Year Award Champions of munitysharesmke.org. Victory Fund Fest. Resilient for running the GLBT Change holds contest Campers will play four presents awards Partnership of Harmony Milwaukee celebrity John Soccer league for candidate games of bingo for cash priz- Diverse & Resilient Cafe in Green Bay. McGivern will serve as the registers for training es, while being entertained presented 12 awards to • The Men of Color master of ceremonies for summer The Gay and Lesbian Vic- and visited by special guests. Wisconsin leaders on April Empowerment and Support this summer’s Champions of The Milwaukee Gay Soc- tory Fund is holding its next There also will be a benefit 23. The nonprofit honored: Group and Eau Queer Film Change program. cer League is registering play- candidate training forum in raffle at Plan B, 924 William- • Amy Olejniczak of Festival with the LGBT The event, set for Aug. ers for the summer season Milwaukee. son St., Madison. Madison with the Adult Program Award. 16 at the Potawatomi Bingo until May 21. The organization at the Camp Bingo tickets are Ally Award for her • Pam Forman and Cathy Casino, includes the presen- For more details, e-mail forefront of electing LGBT $12 in advance. work on the Wisconsin Arney with the Adult tation of the 23rd annual [email protected] people to office at the local, For more, go to camp- Adolescent Health Care Community Leadership Commitment to Justice Awards. or go to the Facebook page. state and federal levels also bingo.kintera.org. Communication Program. Award. Forman received the Recipients include: is sponsoring an Onward to • Josh Bartz of Madison award for her commitment • Ross Draegert and Milwaukee Victory contest, offering the Bay View club with the LGBT Program to the LGBT community of Robert Starshak, both GAMMA plans winner an all-expenses paid plans plant Staff Award for his UW-Eau Claire and Arney leaders of Cream City camping trip trip to the June 21-24 train- sale commitment to OutReach, for her dedication to lesbian Foundation and Fair The Milwaukee GAMMA ing. The Bay View Garden and Madison’s LGBT Community and bisexual women’s health Wisconsin Education Fund, social club is planning its The contest takes place Yard Society, in collaboration Center. issues. Devil’s Lake Camping and online, with people voting in with South Shore Park Watch in the social justice category. • Pathfinders with the • Pastor Ken Wheeler Wollersheim Excursion for a mock election until May 25. and Milwaukee County Parks, • Juli Kaufmann of Fix LGBT Youth Community and Julie Rothwell with the August. The candidate with the most hosts its annual Bay View Development, in the Partner of the Year Award Community Ally Award for An announcement on votes wins the training spot Plant Sale at South Shore environment category. for its service to at-risk their respective advocacy the group’s website invites in Milwaukee. Park, 2900 S. Shore Dr., on • Sabrina Bryant, in the youth. at Cross Lutheran Church GAMMA buddies to share For more, including reg- June 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. animal welfare category. and United Way of Greater four nights of campfire sto- istration, go to the Victory The sale features plant • Camden Goetz and Milwaukee. • H. Fisk Johnson of ries, hiking, swimming and Fund on Facebook. vendors with hundreds of Xavier Matthews with youth S.C. Johnson & Son, in kayaking and also tour the annuals and perennials, hang- awards for their work, The awards program the business/humanitarian Wollersheim Winery and Camp Bingo ing baskets, ornamental trees respectively, with the Gay included a dessert buffet category. Ringling Bros. Circus Muse- benefits AIDS and shrubs, vegetables and Straight Alliance for Safe catered by Beans & Barley and • Milwaukee County um. Network herbs, exotic heirlooms and Schools in Madison and took place at Congregation Supervisor David Bowen, for The trip dates are Aug. Tickets are on sale for tropical plants. QBLOK of Pathfinders in Sinai. “future of change.” 15-19. Summer Camp Bingo, which For more, go to the group’s Milwaukee. For more, go to diversean- Community Shares of Go to milwaukeegamma. benefits AIDS Network. The Facebook page. • Deanna Tappy with dresilient.org. Greater Milwaukee presents com. event is held June 16 in con- the Youth Development – Lisa Neff Appling, 60, said that she’s ‘frankly too busy to get married right now’ APPLING, from page 12 can say about our organiza- shown them to work, and Last fall, leading ex-gay bian Alliance Against Defa- tion is that we’ve said, ‘You they’ve been proven to cause proponent John Smid finally mation continually challenges in Watertown. They’ve lived don’t have a right as two serious psychological harm acknowledged that “repara- broadcasts that present “ex- together for decades. men or two women to live to people who’ve undergone tive therapy” doesn’t work. gay” practitioners as legiti- When Westphall’s father together, or to have what- them. And just last month, psychia- mate therapists. died in 2007, the Watertown ever relationship you want,’” “I’d like to know what trist Robert Spitzer, author of Appling’s openness during Daily Times printed an obitu- Appling told Craver. “What her (Appling’s) evidence is,” a 2001 study that was often her interview with The Cap ary that listed Appling among we’ve said is the social recog- said Wayne Besen, direc- cited as proof that people Times comes at a time when his survivors, although she is nition that comes with legal- tor of Truth Wins Out. He’s could alter their sexual ori- her organization appears not a legal member of the ization of (gay marriage) is devoted much of his life to entation, retracted his work, to be publicly downplay- Westphall family. not appropriate.” dispelling the “ex-gay” myth admitting it was hopelessly ing WFA’s involvement in Westphall, who also works Appling told Craver that and ferreting out proponents flawed. anti-gay activities. Last year side by side with Appling Photo: In Focus she would have gotten mar- who falsely claim to have But Besen said the facts she fought – and lost – an Julaine Appling at WFA, was present dur- ried if the right guy had come changed their sexual orien- about sexual orientation do effort to prevent the Apple- ing Craver’s interview, which along. “She said that she’s tation. little to persuade people like ton Common Council from took place during the Repub- frankly too busy to get mar- “If not for self-loathing Appling who believe that hell extending domestic partner- ed at the bottom of “issues” lican Party of Wisconsin’s ried right now,” Craver sai. closet cases, this whole ‘ex- literally awaits those who fail ship benefits to city work- addressed by WFA – beneath convention in Green Bay Appling declined to speak gay’ thing would collapse,” to change. ers. But her organization’s gambling, school choice, por- over the weekend of May 11. with WiG about the inter- Besen said. “They’re the driv- “They don’t give a damn role in the battle was largely nography and taxes, among Given the disconnect view. ing force behind it. They’re about evidence,” Besen said. played under the radar by other topics. And WFA’s between Appling’s private life When Craver asked clearly fighting their own “Their whole strategy is t using front groups. statement on marriage now and her activism, Craver said Appling what gay people demons. They think if they repeat a lie often enough Headlines about same-sex gives as much weight to pre- he “wanted to really get a should do about their sexu- publicly fight it, it will help so people will believe it, and marriage used to dominate venting divorce as to banning glimpse of her psyche when ality, she replied that “people them maintain a façade.” they believe that lying for the homepage of WFA’s web- same-sex nuptials. it comes to sexuality.” have left gay lifestyles by Besen, who is unfamiliar the Lord is perfectly fine. I’ve site at wifamilyaction.org. But The weeks and months Craver said he was the droves successfully.” But with Appling personally, was never seen people so imper- days after President Barack ahead will tell how perma- surprised by the way the American Psychological speaking to the issue in gen- vious to facts and evidence.” Obama announced his sup- nent this shift in priorities is, Appling dodged his question Association and all the other eral. He rattled off a list of The myth about ex-gays port for same-sex marriage, but Wisconsin will probably about experiencing same- major groups in that pro- former “ex-gays” who have also continues to thrive in there was nothing about the never know how much of it sex attraction and then fession have condemned so- since acknowledged the fail- large part because the main- development posted on the relates to Appling’s personal went on to defend herself called “ex-gay” and “repara- ure of such treatments or stream press allows remarks site – none of the invective life, particularly her relation- against potential charges of tive” treatments as unethical, been caught in compromising like Appling’s to stand unchal- that has accompanied equal- ship with Westphall. hypocrisy. ineffective and destructive. sexual situations after claim- lenged in the public record, ity victories in the past. “Look, one thing nobody No scientific study has ever ing to be cured. Besen said. The Gay and Les- In fact, marriage is now list- WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012 13 Evolution complete President endorses same-sex civil marriage By Lisa Neff “Meet the Press,” influenced that so many Americans Staff writer the president’s timing. have taken over the years President Barack Obama For much of the morning on behalf of equal rights completed an evolutionary May 9, bloggers buzzed about for gay and lesbian Ameri- journey on May 9 with an the possibility that Obama cans, stretching back to the affirmation of gay marriage would officially come out for Stonewall Inn in Greenwich that’s considered as monu- gay marriage in the Roberts Village.” mental as the Stonewall riots. interview. The White House In nearby New Jersey, Obama, in a hastily orga- had canceled its regular press where earlier this year nized interview with ABC briefing and was declining Republican Gov. Chris News reporter Robin Rob- to respond to the barrage Christie vetoed a marriage erts, spoke about his strong of questions about Obama’s equality bill, gay rights activ- record supporting LGBT “evolving” position on mar- ist Steve Goldstein said he equality, his “evolving” posi- riage that began after Biden’s was on “Cloud 18.” tion on marriage and becom- “comfortable” quote. “We will remember for ing the first sitting president The interview took place the rest of our lives where to back civil marriage for at about 1:30 p.m. Press we were when we heard same-sex couples. releases praising and criti- the sitting president of the The president said he cizing the president’s words United States say he sup- reached his decision after arrived in journalists’ inbox- ports marriage equality,” he conversations with advisers, es prior to 3 p.m., before said. friends and family, including major news outlets had even In the opposing camp, PHOTO: Pete Souza/White House Photo via Getty Images his wife and young daughters. reported the president’s Fox News ran the headline, President Barack Obama announcing to Robin Roberts on ABC’s “Good “At a certain point, I’ve remarks. “Obama flip flops, declares Morning America” that he supports same-sex marriage. just concluded that, for me Soon afterward, in LGBT war on marriage.” personally, it is important for neighborhoods across the “The president’s stitution defining marriage as recognize same-sex relation- “I respect the beliefs of oth- me to go ahead and affirm country, the merriment announcement today and the union of a man and a ships. In the White House, ers, and the right of reli- that I think same-sex cou- began. Spontaneous celebra- his flip-flopping on the issue woman. He fought the legal- the president took several gious institutions to act in ples should be able to get tions took place in Wash- aren’t surprising, given the ization of marriage in Mas- steps to extend protections accordance with their own married,” he said during the ington, Chicago, Los Angeles, White House being entirely sachusetts when he was gov- and benefits to same-sex doctrines,” the e-mail from interview, which was world- Atlanta and many college focused on political advantage ernor and most recently he couples. He announced the “Barack” read. “But I believe wide news before it aired communities, including Madi- for the November election said that he doesn’t support Justice Department would that in the eyes of the law, all May 10 on “Good Morning son. right now and the demands of civil unions if they’re “identi- not defend the anti-gay Americans should be treated America.” In San Francisco’s Castro, the president’s political base cal to marriage other than in Defense of Marriage Act, but equally. And where states “The winds of change LGBT activists came togeth- and supporters,” said U.S. the name.” he refrained from endorsing enact same-sex marriage, no are happening,” he added. er to sign a “thank you” card. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. Yet Log Cabin Republicans, gay marriage. federal act should invalidate “They’re not blowing with It was sent to the White “However, the majority of a national gay GOP group, Throughout 2010 and them. If you agree, you can the same force in every House with tear-soaked ink. voters in every state who’ve criticized Obama after his 2011, the White House line stand with me here.” state.” “I’ve never been proud- had a chance to have their announcement, saying it was on Obama and gay marriage The campaign declined Obama’s statement came er to be an American, and say with a referendum on too late and cold comfort was that the president’s posi- to discuss details on dollars, the day after North Carolina a Democrat and a Barack same-sex marriage have for gay couples in North tion was evolving. but Buzzfeed reported that voted by a margin of 61-39 Obama supporter,” said voted against it.” Carolina. “I’ve been consistent in my $1 million was raised in the percent for a constitutional 62-year-old Harris Jones U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, Pundits and campaign aides overall trajectory,” Obama 90 minutes after the appeal amendment defining mar- of San Francisco. “I used to R-Fla., considered a possible are still debating the impact said in the Roberts inter- went out. riage as the union of a man think, what does it matter VP nominee, said, “I agreed of Obama coming out for gay view. “The one thing that I’ve and a woman. The amend- what the president says. But with the old Barack Obama.” marriage six months before wrestled with is this gay mar- ment denies recognition of after I heard what he had to Tony Perkins of the Family the election. He caught riage issue. And I think it’d be Marriage map same-sex marriages, civil say, I cried for an hour.” Research Council, a desig- some by surprise with the hard to argue that somehow Same-sex couples can unions and domestic part- In New York, a crowd gath- nated hate group, said, “The announcement – but for the this is something that I’d be marry in Iowa, Con- nerships. ered outside the Stonewall president’s announcement timing of it, not the content. doing for political advantage necticut, Massachusetts, The statement also came Inn, site of the Stonewall today that he supports legal- In 1996, Obama’s state because, frankly, you know, New Hampshire, New several days after Educa- riots and the symbolic birth- izing same-sex marriage final- senate campaign returned a the politics, it’s not clear how York, Vermont, and the tion Secretary Arne Duncan place of the modern gay civil ly brings his words in sync questionnaire to Chicago’s they cut.” District of Columbia. announced his complete sup- rights movement. with his actions.” Outlines newspaper that He added, “In some places Maryland and Wash- port for same-sex marriage New York Mayor Michael Mitt Romney, the likely indicated the candidate sup- that are going to be pretty ington approved mar- and Vice President Joe Biden Bloomberg praised the presi- GOP nominee for president, ported gay marriage. But important on this electoral riage equality bills this said he is “absolutely com- dent. “The march of free- showed some frustration later, White House officials map it may hurt me. But, you year. fortable” with gays marrying, dom that has sustained our over the attention to the said an aide, not the candi- know, I think it was impor- Legal efforts are a position that at least 50 country since the Revolution issue. But, on May 9, he reaf- date, answered the question. tant for me, given how much under way to overturn percent of Americans share, of 1776 continues, and no firmed his position: “My view On a 2004 questionnaire, attention this issue was get- the federal anti-gay according to polls. matter what setbacks may is that marriage is a relation- when he was running in ting both here in Washington, Defense of Marriage Act White House advisers occur in a given state, free- ship between a man and a Illinois for the U.S. Senate, but (also) elsewhere, for me and anti-gay state con- said Obama had planned an dom will triumph over fear woman. That’s the position Obama said his Christian to go ahead, ‘Let’s be clear: stitutional amendments, announcement on the issue and equality will prevail over I’ve had for some time, and faith led him to believe mar- Here’s what I believe.’” specifically Proposition sometime before the Demo- exclusion,” Bloomberg said. I don’t intend to make any riage should be between a Hours after the news 8 in California. Thirty cratic National Convention “Today’s announcement is a adjustments at this point … man and a woman. In 2008, broke, Obama for America – states have adopt- in Charlotte, N.C., in Sep- testament to the president’s or ever, by the way.” he said he still believed that via e-mail – asked supporters ed anti-gay marriage tember. Biden’s statement, convictions, and it builds Romney supports an and endorsed civil unions to stand with the president amendments. which aired on May 6 on on the courageous stands amendment to the U.S. Con- as the best way to legally and donate to the campaign. 14 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012 North Carolina approves anti-gay Amendment One By Lisa Neff is simply that you don’t rewrite the nature ing the vote collected 60,000 signatures in “So much for the idea being promulgated Staff writer of God’s design based on the demands of a the first 12 hours. by the media and the elite that same-sex mar- North Carolinians tell visitors that spring group of adults.” In a message to volunteers and other sup- riage is inevitable,” said NOM’S Brown. “Just reawakens dormant beauty in their state. But “We are at the beginning of a national porters of the anti-amendment campaign the other day, gay activists were predicting this year, spring spawned a season of hate campaign in support of defining marriage as organized by Protect All NC Families, direc- victory in North Carolina, but instead mar- that culminated on May 8 with voters approv- the union of one man and one woman,” said tor Jeremy Kennedy focused on the victories riage won an overwhelming victory.” ing a constitutional amendment barring the Brian Brown of the National Organization in a disappointing vote. NOM, according to Brown, directly donat- recognition of gay marriages, civil unions and for Marriage. “Marriage will be a major issue The “result was truly historic,” he said. ed $425,000 for the Amendment One cam- domestic partnerships. in swing states across the country and will be “This amendment began with a 40-point lead paign and raised “countless additional funds When the polls closed and the votes were directly on the ballot in four more states this just a few months ago but you, undeterred for the effort.” tallied that Tuesday, election officials con- fall. The victory in North Carolina is a won- and undaunted, worked to educate your fel- North Carolina has had an anti-gay mar- firmed that the state had become the 30th in derful beginning to what we believe will be a low citizens about its harms. …People from riage law for 16 years, and Republican law- the U.S. and the last in the former confeder- clean sweep of states this year.” all over the country can now look to North makers have talked about amending the con- ate South to define marriage as the union of Amendment opponents, meanwhile, took Carolina as an example of a state that fights stitution to ban same-sex marriage since at a man and a woman in its constitution. The action to defend gay marriage in other states to protect, defend and support all of its least 2004. After the GOP captured control amendment, effective on Jan. 1, 2013, reads, and roll back amendments such as the one citizens.” of the Legislature in 2010, the ballot measure “Marriage between one man and one woman North Carolina voters approved 61-39 per- While the vote continued a pattern of was set for the 2012 primary. is the only domestic legal union that shall be cent. approving anti-gay amendments at the polls, The pro-amendment campaign was led valid or recognized in this State. This sec- “Our opponents celebrate … but their Kennedy and others noted that the margin by the Vote FOR Marriage NC coalition, tion does not prohibit a private party from celebration will be short lived,” promised of victory was smaller than in other states with help from some high-profile figures and entering into contracts with another private Camilla Taylor, National Marriage Project in prior years. On average, anti-gay constitu- also some individuals who, as Election Day party; nor does this section prohibit courts director for Lambda Legal. tional amendments go 67 percent for and 33 approached, won notoriety. from adjudicating the rights of private parties “The battle isn’t over,” she added. percent against. In the South, the average vote One of the most beloved figures in the pursuant to such contracts.” On May 9, the first wave of gay rights for such amendments has been 75 percent. state, 93-year-old Rev. Billy Graham, was The morning after the vote, emboldened demonstrations began at marriage license Campaigners also cheered a new national featured in full-page newspaper ads stating, amendment backers took aim at repealing offices in the Tar Heel state. More than three poll showing majority support for legalizing “Watching the moral decline of our country marriage equality bills in Maryland and Wash- dozen same-sex couples joining in the “We same-sex marriage and cited as significant the causes me great concern. I believe the home ington, passing a constitutional amendment Do” campaign demanded licenses and, when percentage of voters under 30 who opposed and marriage is the foundation of our society in Minnesota and defeating a gay marriage rebuffed, staged sit-ins in a state known for the amendment and helped set an early- and must be protected.” referendum in Maine. some historic sit-ins. Organizers promised voting record for the state. Lesser-known minister Sean Harris Vote FOR Marriage NC’s Tami Fitzgerald the campaign would continue in small towns Still, there was no negating the loss on May encouraged his Berean Baptist Church flock said the results sent “a message to the rest and big cities throughout the spring. 8 and no ignoring the gloating from right-wing to go beyond voting for the amendment and of the country that marriage is between Meanwhile, on the Web, a North Carolina groups such as the National Organization for beat the gay out of kids. “Dads,” he said, “the one man and one woman. The whole point college student’s Change.org petition oppos- Marriage and the Family Research Council. second you see that son dropping the limp wrist, you walk over there and crack that wrist. Man up. Give them a good punch. OK?” After a video of the sermon went viral on the Web, more than 10,000 people signed a peti- tion protesting the anti-Christian teachings of the Christian pastor. 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Once both for $500 for one person celebrity spokesperson, film- royal SNUB person George Takei tells to all Americans, regardless partners have retired, one and $2,000 for the other, ing a “Star Trek” spoof with Queen Elizabeth II, Baby Boomers to “Boldly of their sexual orientation. may qualify for benefits of together their monthly ben- Patty Duke to promote the in her speech to the Go” online to register for It is time the Social Secu- $500 a month and the other efit would be $2,500. Upon government’s direct deposit British Parliament retirement benefits. The rity Administration ends a for $2,000 a month. 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In those instanc- Baldwin and Gwen Moore proposed legalization of Sánchez, a California Demo- policy that denies spousal a boost, so that the couple es, the survivor has to get by of Wisconsin. The bill was same-sex marriage for crat, introduced the Social retirement, spousal disability, can retire with some security. on $500 per month. referred to the House Ways England and Wales. The Security Equality Act of 2012, survivor and death benefits This benefit is not available • Death benefits provide a and Means Committee, queen outlined 19 bills, which would end the Social to same-sex couples because to same-sex couples. modest benefit of $255 for which is chaired by Republi- none of them LGBT- Security Administration poli- the federal government does • Spousal disability ben- burial and other expenses, can Dave Camp of Michigan. related. 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By Gregg Shapiro Staff writer s the lead singer of the Go-Go’s, the band at Athe forefront of the all- girl groups of the early 1980s, Belinda Carlisle belted and danced her way through “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “We Got the Beat,” “Vacation” and “Head Over Heels.” Her solo career, launched in 1986, also yielded chart-toppers, including “Mad About You” and “Heaven Is a Place on Earth.” After her son James Duke Mason came out a couple of photo: adam bouska years ago, Carlisle began mak- Carlisle’s out gay son, James Duke Mason, ing her voice heard on LGBT poses for the NOH8 campaign. He’s become issues. In 2009, she filmed a a vocal equality advocate. PSA for Maine’s “No on One” campaign, saying, “Together, let’s affirm equal rights for all Americans and give hope to You became something of an LGBT activist young gay people, like my son, after your son James Duke Mason came out, for a better future.” and you made a ‘No On One’ video that ran on Taking a break from a YouTube. spring tour with the Go-Go’s, I believe in equal rights for everyone – and that means Carlisle spoke with WiG about everyone. Even if I didn’t have a gay son, I probably would be her music and her advocacy involved. But since my son is gay, of course, that makes it even prior to her June 8 appearance more important to me. Because he’s my baby. at Milwaukee’s PrideFest. PHOTO: COURTESY What did you think of President Obama’s Belinda Carlisle, front and center, with the Go-Go’s in 2001. Gregg Shapiro: Last statement of support for same-sex marriage? year marked the 30th It’s about time. I’m glad he said it. It was a really brave thing anniversary of the Go- your own? to do. I think of my parents, for instance, who love Obama but Go’s major-label debut disc “Beauty and the I just got right into it as soon as the band broke up. The can’t come to terms with gay marriage. That’s just the way it is, Beat.” Where did the time go? band didn’t break up because I left, it broke up for other even though they have a gay grandson. There’s a lot of people Belinda Carlisle: (Laughs.) I have no idea. It feels like yes- reasons. I always knew that I had the opportunity to have a out there who are like that, so it was a brave thing to do. terday. It’s so scary. First of all, when I look back, we formed solo career, so I got into it right away. I had met my husband. I the band in 1978. So, to go from zero to 100 in three years, was newly sober, sort of. I should put “sort of” in parentheses. If there was a film version of your 2010 memoir without really knowing how to do anything, other than plug- (Carlisle detailed her epic battle with cocaine addiction in her “Lips Unsealed,” who would you want to play ging guitars in amplifiers, is a pretty incredible feat. To think of memoir.) It was the right time. I knew I had this big support you in the movie? that being in the course of three years, beyond that, it’s been system behind me. Elizabeth Olsen. I think she has an edge. I think she’s a great a whirlwind, for sure. little actress. There’s a similarity. When I saw “Martha Marcy You are coming to Milwaukee in June to per- May Marlene,” I thought she was amazing. And I thought, “She The Go-Go’s reunited for a tour to commemo- form at PrideFest. Were you conscious of having could probably do me.” I know it’s in the works. But having rate the anniversary, and the group is back on an LGBT following? a book in the works as a film, you never know if it’s going to tour. What’s the best part of the experience? The Go-Go’s have always had a gay audience from its incep- come to pass. But if it was going to happen, I would love for Since 1990, we’ve toured consistently pretty much every tion. It has always been like that. I don’t know really how you her to play me. year. We did break up in 1985, and then at the end of 1989 can say why or define that. Maybe there’s a little bit of the we got together for a benefit. We are like one big happy dys- “Valley of the Dolls” element (laughs) thrown in there. Also, Finally, is heaven really a place on Earth? functional family. We know each other really well. It’s family. gay people have better taste than straight people, generally. (Laughs.) There are certain places on this planet that abso- It’s not even like work colleagues, it’s beyond that. There’s a They do. We’ve all been aware that we’ve always had a gay lutely are. I would say Hawaii, I would say Kashmir in India, I camaraderie that you don’t get, that I can’t ever get working audience. would say Rome is heaven on Earth, too. And I would say San solo, because I work solo all the time. The Go-Go’s are a spe- Francisco is pretty close to it. cial band and we have special relationships with each other. What can your fans look forward to during your PrideFest set? On stage I’m doing all of my solo hits and throwing in a few Go-Go’s As the first of the Go-Go’s to launch a solo Belinda Carlisle is the opening night headliner on June hits. That’s quite a few songs. Generally the music is anthemic career, you had a number of hit singles. How did 8 at PrideFest Milwaukee 2012. you know it was the right time to embark on and upbeat, and I think people will have a good time. 20 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012 Theater McGivern finds hilarity in summer rituals kat murrell large, working-class Catholic decorating bicycles for the family come to life. annual 4th of July parade Great storytellers are like This is the thread that and contest. The relish with magicians. With a twinkle of brings complexity into “Sum- which McGivern describes an eye and a few words, dif- mer Stories,” as McGivern’s this is delightful; for him, bes- ferent times and places sud- orientation is brought out pangling a bicycle was far denly become real. gradually though allusions more electric than baseball John McGivern possesses and spirited, self-deprecat- could ever be. It is not simply the abilities of a master sto- ing humor. His yarns about the words that help these ryteller in abundance, and he sports, particularly the agony memories unfold, but also has plenty of great anecdotes of obligatory baseball games, his knack for vocal and facial to share in his one-man show, will get nods of recognition expressions, timing and ges- “Summer Stories,” now play- from anyone who has ever ture. ing at Next Act Theatre. felt awkward on the athletic There is never a dull McGivern is something field. The character of “young moment in this two-act of a perennial host when it John” is wide-eyed and program, with its entertain- comes to the winter holidays. knowing, highly self-aware ing and sometimes poignant In this program, he turns and conscious of making his tales, strong pacing and fre- his attention to the sum- way through the uneven ter- quent laughs. mer months in Milwaukee, ritory of childhood and ado- “Summer Stories” is pre- bookended by the rituals of lescence. sented in the new Next Memorial Day and the wan- McGiven also conjures up Act Theatre location, just ing days of August. On a stage many other significant play- between the Third and Fifth outfitted with retro artifacts, ers: his gruff father with a Wards. The former industrial PHOTO: COURTESY NEXT ACT THEATRE including dusty Coke bottles, penchant for schedules, a building is an airy though inti- John McGivern in “Summer Stories.” an antiquated push mower, a boyish girl who became a mate space. This helps make tire swing, a clothesline and a stalwart friend, badass older a show like McGivern’s seem sonal reminiscences, but its cousins and his housecoat- less a performance by a dis- coming-of-age stories are picket fence, scenes are set On stage for an East Side duplex, an up- wearing grandmother in a tant actor and more of an timeless. For the start of “Summer Stories” runs through May 27 at Next Act North holiday spot, and even scene of traumatic hilarity. engrossing evening with an summer, it is just the thing to Theatre, 255 S. Water St. Call 414-278-0765 or go to a Girl Scout camp. Amid all These scenes unfold in affable host. set your own stage for what- www.nextact.org. this, McGivern’s experiences moments of wonder. A par- This program recreates ever adventures lie ahead. as a gay boy growing up in a ticular highlight comes with bygone days through per- IN TANDEM THEATRE IDINA MENZEL 2012 - 2013 15th Anniversary Season IN CONCERT Stories worth looking into! 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work. The style had begun nied by the orchestra rather Adding video falling out of favor in Europe, than the harpsichord – are Opera but nevertheless Karl The- musically and dramatically has made the Michael Muckian odor, the elector of Bavaria, profound, and far beyond production commissioned Mozart and anything anyone else wrote librettist and court chap- in the style,” says Florescu. more Anyone who has ever lain Giambattista Varesco to “And like all Mozart, regard- made a deal with the devil compose the opera for a less of style, the composer challenging. knows the odds are not court carnival. History sug- imbues a classical tale of stacked in his favor. But a deal gests that Elector Theodor antiquity with a humanity with Neptune, the god of sea, probably chose the topic of that resonates even today.” apparently is no picnic, either. the opera as well. To help the opera fur- has made the production play Idomeneo. Having been “This is an absolutely At least that’s what Idome- Varesco tended to employ ther resonate with today’s more challenging, Florescu mentored by both Placido world-class cast of singing neo, the king of ancient choruses and styles more in audiences, stage director and says. Domingo and Ramon Vargas, actors and chorus that should Crete, discovers in Mozart’s alignment with French music production designer John La “The production employs Cruz has gained a global fol- not be missed by any veteran opera of the same name. of the period, and Mozart is Bouchardiere has updated elements of video projec- lowing since his 2001 intro- or newcomer to opera,” Flo- Sacrifices, oracles, shipwrecks credited with drawing the the production to a more tion as well as live video, duction. rescu says. “‘Idomeneo’ is and a sea monster who won’t opera, sung in Italian, back contemporary period and and is cast in a non-specific Soprano Georgia Jarmin, the best Mozart that most take “no” for an answer join to its Italian roots. Through employs video technology to modern-day way,” Florescu familiar to Florentine audi- people don’t know!” with the composer’s beauti- this work, the young com- add greater dimension to the says. “This piece resonates ences from several previous ful melodies in “Idomeneo,” poser also demonstrated his story. The English-born La in so many ways for mod- productions, plays Elettra, which closes the Florentine mastery of orchestral color, Bouchardiere made his Flo- ern audiences because of the and mezzo-soprano San- On stage Opera’s 2011-12 season. The melodic line and accompa- retine Opera debut directing unfortunate timeless con- dra Piques Eddy, who also Florentine Opera’s opera is performed May 18 nied recitatives, the latter of Handel’s “Semele” in 2009. flicts between people and appeared in “Semele,” per- production of Mozart’s and May 20 at the Marcus which sets “Idomeneo” apart He is also a filmmaker who how love and fidelity both forms the role of Idamante. “Idomeneo” runs May Center for the Performing from other operas of its type, directed “The Full Montever- complicate and help heal The impressive collection 18 and May 20 at Uihlein Arts’ Uihlein Hall in Milwau- according to William Flores- di,” based on a live produc- those situations.” of talent combined with the Hall in Milwaukee’s Mar- kee. cu, the Florentine’s general tion of Claudio Monteverdi’s Tenor Arturo Chacon contemporary treatment cus Center for the Per- Mozart was only 24 in director. fourth book of madrigals. Cruz, who performed the makes the Florentine’s sea- forming Arts. For more 1780 when he composed “Mozart’s mastery of the “Idomeneo” often is part of the Duke of Mantua son closer possibly the high- information, visit www. “Idomeno,” his first “opera recitativo accompagnato – updated in performance, but in the Florentine’s 2010 pro- light of the season, Florescu florentineopera.org. seria” and his first major those recitatives accompa- adding the element of video duction of “Rigoletto,” will says.

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Sonny’s mother (Lillete ist Muriel (Maggie Smith), a Dubey) doesn’t approve of former housekeeper, needs their relationship and wants PHOTO: COURTESY hip replacement surgery but him to return to Delhi and Judi Dench in “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” doesn’t want to be treated an arranged marriage. by a non-English (i.e., non- Somehow all of these dis- and built their beloved castle way to Collinwood. There Earle Haley) and the newly The only person who white) doctor. Retired civil tinctly quirky characters find Collinwood. But the failure he meets distant relatives arrived governess Victoria appears to have any faith (so servant Douglas (Bill Nighy) common ground, even as the of young Barnabas (Depp) Elizabeth (Michelle Pfeiffer) (Bella Heathcote). In addition to speak) in Eileen’s abilities and his wife Jean (Penelope ground below them con- to return the affections of and her daughter Carolyn to being startled by Victoria’s is Monsignor Murphy (out Wilton) are dismayed to dis- stantly shifts. Despite its pre- servant/witch Angelique (Eva (Chloe Grace Moretz), Eliza- resemblance to his deceased actor Richard Chamberlain), cover how little real estate dictability, “The Best Exotic Green) leads to a series of beth’s ne’er-do-well brother love Josette, Barnabas must who showers her with words they can afford on his pen- Marigold Hotel” is entertain- curses, including Barnabas’ Roger (Jonny Lee Miller), adjust to modern life and of encouragement. Eileen is sion. The oft-married Madge ing, touching, charming, vivid transformation into a vam- Roger’s depressed son David once again face his ageless considered a shoe-in over (Celia Imrie) holds out hope and, if a movie can be fragrant, pire. (Gulliver McGrath), David’s nemesis Angelique, whose longtime nemesis Agnes for one more marriage, pref- that, too. Ultimately, it’s on Unearthed in 1972 after live-in shrink Dr. Hoffman successful seafood biz has (Sharon Lawrence), although erably to a man with money. the strength of the ensemble being buried for almost 200 (Helena Bonham Carter), all but put the Collins out of the home visit by the Mon- Like Madge, Norman (Ron- cast’s performances (Dench, years, Barnabas finds his groundskeeper Willie (Jackie business. signor, the Bishop (Hansford ald Pickup) also is looking Smith, Wilkinson, Nighy and Sight gags abound. A mud- Rowe) and unpleasant Sister for love, but with someone Wilton are especially good) dle and a jumble, complete Joan (Rebecca Wackler) is considerably younger. Judge that this film rests – and the with a required fight-to-the- causing her great anxiety. and professor Graham (Tom actors don’t disappoint. death finale and the threat of Eileen realizes that she Wilkinson) dreads retire- a sequel, “Dark Shadows” is is fighting a losing battle, ment because it may cause Unearthed a mere shadow of its former although her own faith him to confront his own ‘Dark Shadows’ self. Jonathan Frid, the origi- never falters. This is what demons. never comes to nal Barnabas Collins, who makes watching “The Perfect All seven stumble across life passed away in April, must be Family” such an illuminating The Best Exotic Marigold The Tim Burton/Johnny spinning in his grave. performance. What starts Hotel for the Elderly and Depp creative partnership is out as a borderline fanatical Beautiful in Jaipur and decide not always a sure thing, and A nearly performance by Turner soon it’s the best place to meet “Dark Shadows” is proof. It’s perfect undergoes a transformation their individual retirement not campy enough, not scary performance in of heavenly proportions. With needs. Evelyn plans to blog enough, not funny enough, ‘perfect family’ Eileen’s struggles written all about her experiences. Muri- not dark enough, not really According to Catholic over her face and in her body el is able to have her surgery enough of anything but 30 Woman of the Year nominee language, Turner makes this sooner than if she’d stayed minutes too long. In short, Eileen (Kathleen Turner), her patently unlikeable character in England. Douglas and Jean “Dark Shadows” bites. family is anything but per- worthy of our concern. When view the hotel as an afford- Loosely based on the pop- fect in “The Perfect Family.” Shannon is hospitalized with able retirement alternative. goth soap opera from the Her fireman husband Frank a near miscarriage, Eileen is Madge and Norman see the mid-1960s to early-1970s, (Michael McGrady), sober able to set aside her religious potential for romance in a “Dark Shadows” takes more and in recovery, spent 20 devotion long enough to be foreign setting. And Graham than a few liberties with its years of their marriage drunk a mother. The same thing returns to Jaipur, where he source, beginning with modi- and unfaithful. Daughter occurs at Shannon and spent his youth, in search of fying the story line into a Shannon (Emily Deschanel) Angela’s wedding, as we his lost male lover Manoj. wacky comedy. Unfortunate- is a pregnant lesbian who, watch a whole range of Upon their arrival, the Brits ly, it’s not funnier. to Eileen’s chagrin, is plan- emotions wash over Eileen discover that the hotel is in The film begins with expo- ning to marry her partner in a matter of seconds. utter disrepair and bears no sition about the Collins fam- Angela (Angelique Cabral). Not a perfect movie, “The resemblance to the photos in ily – how they left Liver- Son Frank Jr. (Jason Ritter) is Perfect Family” deserves to the brochure or on the web- pool in the late 18th century, PHOTO: COURTESY leaving his wife and kids for be seen for Turner’s near- site. But Sonny (Dev Patel), arrived in Maine to establish Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins in “Dark Shad- manicurist Theresa (Kristen perfect performance. who inherited the business a successful fishing business ows.” Dalton). 24 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012 SUMMER STORIES Divas with a difference Feist WITH You have to wonder what was going through Feist’s JOHN McGIVERN Music usually brilliant head while gregg shapiro making her latest record, the challenging “Metals.” The first album since her lauded com- Norah Jones mercial breakthrough “The One of the more anticipat- Reminder,” it gets off to a ed collaborations in recent decent start with “The Bad memory, “Little Broken in Each Other.” The spooky Hearts” finds languorous jazz “Graveyard” is brought to life vocalist Norah Jones crossing by the female choir, while it’s the street to team up with the male vocals on the Kate Danger Mouse (aka Brian Bush-esque “A Commo- Burton) on a dozen tunes. tion” that provide the spark. 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May 17, Thursday May 21, Monday Indigo Girl and out singer/songwriter Amy Ray plays The WiGOUT Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, welcomes John Frequency, 121 W. Main in Madison, at 9 p.m. Call 608-819-8777. Nichols, author of “Uprising: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics GERALDCASELDANCE presents the world premiere of of Protest, from Madison to Wall Street,” at 7 p.m. Call 414-332- “Dwelling,” as well as the reprise of “Squared Away,” through May 1181. 19 at 8 p.m. in UWM Mitchell Hall, Room 254, 3203 N. Downer. ON THE Boldt Arts Alive! Series presents “Whose Live Anyway?,” featuring Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff Davis, at 7:30 p.m. at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave. TOWN May 22, Tuesday in Appleton. Call 920-730-3760. Edited and compiled by Gregg Shapiro Willy Russell’s musical “Blood Brothers” runs through May 20 Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, welcomes gay writer at La Crosse Community Theatre, 118 Fifth Ave. N. in downtown La Samuel Park, author of “This Burns My Heart,” and Diana Abu- Crosse. Call 608-784-9292. N. Prospect, with an opening reception tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. Jaber, author of “Birds of Paradise,” at 7 p.m. Call 414-332-1181. Kander & Ebb’s musical “Chicago” runs through May 27 at The Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern (Highway 38) in Racine. Call 262-633-4218. Lorie Line presents “Live in the Sunshine” at 7:30 p.m. at the May 23, Wednesday Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood in Madison. Call 608-241-2345. Skylight Music Theatre presents “Sunday in the Park with M. Ward, the “Him” of She & Him, performs at 8 p.m. at George” through June 10 in the Cabot Theatre at Broadway Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood in Madison. Call 608-241-2345. Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Call 414-291-7800. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave. in Appleton, presents “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” tonight and tomorrow night. Call 920-730-3760 Christina Perri performs at 9 p.m. at the Majestic, 115 King in Madison. Call 608-251-2582. Veronica’s Position Florentine Opera Company performs “Idomeneo” tonight and May 20 at Marcus Center For the Performing Arts, at the corner of Water and State. Call 414-273-2787. In Tandem Theatre presents the regional premiere of “Veronica’s Position” by Rich Orloff through May 20 at Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th. Call 414-271-1371. “Always . . . Patsy Cline,” starring Kelley Faulkner as Patsy Cline, runs through May 20 in the Stackner Cabaret at Milwaukee May 19, Saturday Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells. Call 414-224-9490. Soulstice Theatre, 3770 S. Pennsylvania in St. Francis, presents “Summer Stories,” with John McGivern, plays through May 27 the regional premiere of “Goldfish” through May 19. Call 414-481- at Next Act Theatre, 255 S. Water. Call 414-278-7780 or visit www. 2800. nextact.org. M. Ward Inspired by Thornton Wilder’s classic American play, Theatre Gigante presents “Our Our Town” through May 19 at Kenilworth Festival City Symphony ends its season with Spring Sing, a free Square East, Studio 508, 1925 E Kenilworth Place. Call 414-229- “Pajama Jamboree” concert at 7 p.m. in the Bradley Pavilion at 4308. Marcus Center For the Performing Arts, at the corner of Water and Join the celebration at “Tony & Tina’s Wedding,” through May State. Call 414-273-2787. 19 at Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth. Call 414-286-3663. Michael Golamco’s “Cowboy Versus Samurai,” a take on Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer, welcomes Harold “Cyrano de Bergerac” from an Asian point of view, opens tonight at Eppley, author of the gay-themed novel “Ash Wednesday,” at Boulevard Theatre, 2250 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., in Bay View and runs 7 p.m. Call 414-332-1181. through June 24. Info at www.boulevardtheatre.com.

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May 31, Thursday Ted Allen StageQ presents “Queer Shorts 7,” featuring 11 one-act plays, Out foodie and original queer guy Ted Allen is at The Pabst, 144 through June 9 at Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin in Madison. Call E. Wells, at 7 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. 608-204-0280. Lezberados: The Three Amigas Tour, featuring queer The UWM Department of Dance presents “Summerdances: Rain comedians Sandra Valls, Mimi Gonzalez and Belinda Carroll, begins Destiny/Chance & Circumstances,” five new works by dance at 8 p.m. at Club 5 Bar, 5 Applegate Court in Madison. faculty, through June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at UWM Mainstage Theatre, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. Call 414-229-4308. May 18, Friday in Brookfield, presents Broadway Today! at 8 p.m. Call 262-781- Club 5 Bar, 5 Applegate Court in Madison, hosts Foxy 9520. Veronica’s Peach Pies Caburlesque at 10:30 p.m. Call 608-277- “Miller & Shellabarger: Hiding in the Light,” the 9700. collaborative work of husband and husband artists Dutes Miller and Stan Shellabarger, runs through July 15, at Inova/Kenilworth, 2155 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012 27 28 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 17, 2012