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gOp is turning back the clock for women By lisa Neff now on won’t take up so much yardage/ against the song and the singer. Atlanta demonstrators who circled the Staff writer Miniskirts hot pants and a few little fancy But that was then. state Capitol to protest what’s become Patty Shannon was just nine years old frills/Yeah I’m making up for all those years Right? known as the GOP war on women. when Loretta Lynn charted an anthem for since I’ve got the pill.” “Barefoot and pregnant, that was like my Shannon marched with friend Nancy reproductive freedom. “The Pill” was controversial then, in 1975, grandma’s fight,” said Shannon, who never Smith, 39, who thinks prescribing birth con- “This old maternity dress I’ve got is going when some country stations kept the tune expected to make the fight her own. But trol pills should be as controversial as an in the garbage/The clothes I‘m wearing from off the air and ministers preached sermons on March 12 she joined hundreds of other wOmEN page 9

This wis. cities move toward equality issue By louis weisberg partnership policy during the March 20 common ship policy last fall, overcoming stiff resistance inside and online at Staff writer council meeting, said Fair Wisconsin executive from right-wing Christians affiliated with Julaine wisconsingazette.com The Manitowoc Common Council has voted director Katie Belanger. She worked with Mayor Appling. The head of Wisconsin Family Action, to extend health care benefits to the registered Justin Nickels, Ald. Matt Kadow and other mem- Appling is the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit to overturn News domestic partners of city employees, joining a bers of the common council to coordinate pas- the state’s domestic partnership registry. WiGWAG ...... 2 growing number of small cities in Wisconsin that sage of the measure. Ironically, the never-married Appling lives with Political Gaze ...... 4 are creating fairer workplaces for their gay and The Manitowoc Common Council was spurred a longtime, also never-married female companion Regional Gaze ...... 7 lesbian workers. into action on the issue after Racine adopted a in a home the two own together in Watertown. Editorial ...... 12 Manitowoc council members voted 5 to 4 in domestic partnership policy earlier this month. Belanger said the state’s domestic partnership National Gaze ...... 14 favor of adopting a new policy that will provide The vote in that city was 10 to 4. Racine Alds. registry has facilitated the adoption of laws and same-sex couples with the same employment Bob Mozol and Melissa Kaprelian-Becker spear- policies extending employment benefits to same- Features benefits as married heterosexual couples. headed the effort. sex couples in the state. WiGOUT! ...... 21 Not a single person spoke against the domestic Appleton’s elected officials enacted a partner- EQuAlity page 19 Theater ...... 22 Music ...... 24 On the Town ...... 30 ENDORsEmENts fOR ApRil 3 ElEctiONs pAgE 10 2 W isconsingaZ ette. com | March 22, 2012 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | March 22, 2012 3 LGBT news with a twist WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg

Light him up Diego Tea Party was riage equality in Vermont. p.m.” message posted on a menu nation in the state. The move Pat Robertson surprised view- arrested March 15 on board and statements from some outraged equality supporters, ers of his religious broadcast charges of kidnapping, time to quit? women – including posts on Yelp because there’s no legal recourse “The 700 Club” recently by say- sexual assault and sex A Madison group placed a – that they have been refused in Missouri for LGBT people who ing marijuana should be legalized with a foreign object full-page ad in the Sunday New service. The state is looking into are targeted for discrimination. and treated like alcohol. The war after allegedly pulling a York Times urging “liberal” and the complaint since the Illinois on drugs has cost taxpayers bil- 56-year-old woman into his “normal” Catholics to leave the Human Rights Act prohibits dis- oLympic lions of dollars and failed, he said. car and attacking her. Before his Church over its opposition to crimination on the basis of sex in oRientation People should not go to prison arrest, Michael Kobulnicky had contraception. The Freedom from public accommodations, including Organizers of this summer’s for smoking pot, he added. endorsed a national boycott of Religion Foundation’s ad, which bars. Olympics in London led volun- the drink Red Bull after its mak- ran under the headline “It’s Time teers through a multiple-choice RestRoom aRt ers aired a commercial in South to Quit the Catholic Church,” soRRy foR the quiz on dealing with sensitive A 1989 mural that pop artist Africa featuring a cartoon Jesus. asked: “Will it be reproductive tRoubLe situations. About 70,000 people Keith Haring created on the walls He’d also posted an engagement freedom, or back to the Dark After spending more than attended the training sessions of a men’s restroom at the LGBT announcement on his Facebook Ages? Do you choose women $100 million publicizing the and took a quiz that included community center in Manhattan page, saying he planned to marry and their rights, or Bishops and rapture through billboards and questions such as, how does one went on public view in March. on April 7. their wrongs? Whose side are broadcasts on his Oakland, Calif.- respond to a complaint from a Haring, who died of AIDS-related you on?” The ad blamed the based Family Radio International, spectator made uncomfortable illness in 1990, called the mural WhoLesome as Church for causing misery, pov- doomsday preacher Harold by two men holding hands? A) Tell “Once Upon a Time.” The bath- appLe pie erty, unwanted pregnancies and Camping admitted his predic- him “stop being a homophobic room where he painted the piece Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s deaths, and it criticized Church tion was something of a hoax. idiot.” B) “Politely ask the couple has since been stripped of its renamed its Apple Pie-flavored leaders for protecting pedophiles. Camping, 90, apologized to his to stop holding hands.” C) “You toilets for use as a different kind ice cream to Appl-y Ever After to followers in an open letter that explain that there is a huge diver- of meeting room. This past year, promote gay marriage in the U.K. unWeLcome at acknowledged he had “no new sity of people at the London the mural underwent a $25,000 The company said, “Social justice Wang’s evidence” for his apocalyptic 2012 Games, which includes gay, conservation. The artwork was is at the core of our values. The Illinois Department claims. lesbian and bisexual individuals part of a project to mark the Since our humble beginning 34 of Human Rights is investigat- and couples.” And the answer is? 20th anniversary of the Stonewall years ago, Ben & Jerry’s has been ing a complaint that Wang’s, a gun equaLity riots. an advocate for equal rights.” A gay bar in Chicago’s Boystown The Missouri House passed a couple years ago, B&J renamed its neighborhood, is not welcom- bill that would add gun owners Wedding’s off? popular Chubby Hubby flavor to ing to women. The complaint to the list of groups that are spe- The spokesperson for the San Hubby Hubby to celebrate mar- stems from a “Men Only After 11 cifically protected from discrimi- Join WiG on Facebook. Campbell_WIGaz_burg_hlf_Layout 1 3/14/12 11:28 AM Page 1

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Tell us Friess brings unwanted POLITICAL GAzE [email protected]. attention to Rice Lake Dems fight to take Dane Co. seats By Louis Weisberg A $3.7-million which he made his now- Staff writer famous comment about the Foster Friess popped up sports use of aspirin, Friess told By Louis Weisberg says that during his 25 years in county – by misrepresenting his record and on the public’s radar recently Mitchell that a man recent- Staff writer politics, “I’ve never seen this amount of hiding behind the façade of a moderate. when he offered his pre- complex in ly approached him at his Progressives are closely watching excitement and interest among activists “He’s a very genial man, and when he scription for birth control “country club” and said that three Dane County Board races in on our side.” goes out and talks to people, he tells to MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell: Rice Lake is Santorum is too extreme for which political newcomers are challeng- But Republicans will be drawn to the them how moderate and independent “Back in my days, they used opposing same-sex marriage. ing right-wing incumbents. polls on April 3 to vote in a contentious he is,” Bailey says. “But when you look Bayer aspirin for contracep- named for Friess responded: “So I Conservatives control only 14 seats presidential primary, while Democrats at his vote straight down the line, he’s tives,” he said. “The gals put said to this guy, ‘You know, on the board, while progressives hold have no high-profile races on the ticket. strictly … Tea Party.” it between their knees, and it Friess. through the beginning of 23. But despite their minority status, Basford acknowledges the challenge but “I want to see the district represent- wasn’t that costly.” time, not just the major conservatives have succeeded at mus- says the caliber of progressive candi- ed fairly,” Bailey says. “I’m a constituent The meaning, of course, religions but various African tering the 10 votes necessary to block dates who’ve been inspired to run for of his, and I don’t feel like I’ve been rep- was that if women held an tribal people have said man a long time.” borrowing initiatives that have jeopar- the board this year is exceptional. resented. I don’t feel like he’s listened or aspirin between their legs, is marrying a woman. At Rae said Rice Lake is dized the county’s ability to make road The county, which voted overwhelm- paid attention to me. Ronn’s values just they would be unable to what point in your life did PhOTO: CO urTEsy evolving into a more tolerant improvements, purchase vehicles and ingly Democratic in the 2008 presiden- don’t match the values of the people in open them. that suddenly become an Jeff Pertl, right, speaks with a voter in Dane place to live than it was when 911 equipment, manage land conserva- tial election and the 2010 U.S. Senate this district.” While Friess is just now extreme idea?’ Well, obvious- County’s 17th District. Pertl hopes to unseat he was growing up. tion projects and operate other vital race, also has a new electoral map that Ferrell is supported by the Republican getting his first turn in the ly, he couldn’t answer. So the conservative Dane County Supervisor Don “I think it’s on its way to programs and services. favors Democrats, Basford adds. Women of Dane County. public spotlight, the multi- whole idea of extremism, it’s Imhoff on April 3. being a very tolerant place. “They’ve been able to use proce- Among this year’s Democratic chal- If Bailey wins, she will become one millionaire has been on the kind of a bizarre terminology It’s a city that’s made great dural tricks to hold up funding for very lengers is out candidate Susan Bailey, of only three out gay members of the Pertl hopes to unseat Don Imhoff, who’s also backed by the radar of political types for for someone that believes progress, and people are con- important projects,” says Dane County an IT project manager who’s taking on 37-member Dane County board, joining Republican Woman of Dane County. Imhoff beat a progres- some time. A self-described marriage is between a man cerned about how it’s being Democratic Party chair Michael Basford. Ronn Ferrell in District 15. Ferrell voted supervisors Kyle Richman and Chuck sive incumbent in 2010. Since joining the board, he’s voted “born again” Christian, he’s and a woman. Why is that portrayed now,” in the wake “Just like the U.S. Senate, a small minor- against domestic partner benefits for Erickson. Madison, the county seat, to delete already-budgeted county funding for Planned not only the biggest backer extreme?” of all the attention Friess is ity on the county board can grind things Dane County workers, against collective ranks seventh among the nation’s mid- Parenthood and opposed a board resolution to file a “friend of anti-gay GOP presiden- In the past, Friess has receiving. to a halt.” bargaining rights, against a voter’s rights size cities in the number of same-sex of the court” brief on behalf of the state’s domestic partner tial candidate Rick Santorum, blamed liberals for the Rice Lake is 97 percent Democrats believe the anti-Republi- resolution and in favor of eliminating couples per 1,000 households, accord- registry law. He also voted “no” on a resolution to extend but also one of Gov. Scott 1999 school shootings at white and has a medi- can backlash against Gov. Scott Walker county funding for Planned Parenthood. ing to the 2010 Census. county contracts with union workers in order to keep their Walker’s biggest backers. Columbine High School in an household income of will help them eliminate the board’s Bailey says Ferrell has won in the past In District 17, which includes the bargaining rights intact before Gov. Scott Walker’s controver- To date, Friess has donated Colorado. $32,808. Friess is estimated conservative bloc on April 3. Basford – in 2010 by a margin of only 43 votes east side of Madison, equality ally Jeff sial union-busting bill took effect. $104,600 to Walker’s cam- to be worth more than $500 “Don is part of a conservative gang of 10 paign to fight being recalled. News updates at million. that’s been hawkish on budget issues,” Pertl Although Friess, 71, now wisconsingazette.com In the same interview in says. “He’s played politics with the debt. The wears a cowboy hat, he’s a debt really isn’t our biggest challenge. We native cheesehead. Born in spend about 3.5 percent of the county bud- Rice Lake, Wis., he attended Antiques get servicing the debt. By contrast, Walker’s UW-Madison before mov- budget spends five. ing to the East Coast. He “This . . . debt, debt, debt is something made his fortune after he and on Second they use to scare people. But (a candidate) wife Lynn Friess founded the Antiques & Collectibles can be super progressive and still be really company Friess Associates. smart about the budget – and use it to serve That company spawned the 200 Dealers on 3 Floors more people.” Brandywine Fund, named by Pertl has a master’s degree in public Forbes magazine as one of policy from the University of California – the 1990s top mutual funds. Berkeley. He works as a policy advisor on Friess spent many years education issues and serves as federal funds on the East Coast before trustee for Tony Evers, the state’s superin- moving to Wyoming, where tendent of public instruction. state taxes are cheaper. Pertl managed out U.S. Rep. Tammy Although he left Wisconsin Baldwin’s 2006 congressional campaign. decades ago, Friess continues Emhoff is a real estate appraiser who had to support his hometown. no political or public policy experience prior He is the principal donor of Open Daily 10–5 to his election to the county board. the Friess Family Community The third race that’s being closely Campus at Rice Lake High watched by progressives is in District 32, School. The $3.7-million Delight in exquisite artwork-inspired fl oral 1039 S. 2nd St. which includes Verona, where progressive complex includes football, , WI 53204 Erika Hotchkiss is challenging conservative baseball and softball fields, as arrangements throughout the Milwaukee Mike Willett. well as a track. Art Museum. New this year: an Iron Designer Willett, who has the most right-wing LGBT activist and Rice (414) 645-9640 voting record of the three supervisors, Lake native Jason Rae, 25, competition on opening night and Milaeger’s opposed Dane County domestic partner said he’s “disappointed that Wine Garden. Details at www.mam.org/bloom. Voted Best of benefits and was the lead sponsor of the I come from a hometown Milwaukee board’s resolution to eliminate county fund- where we have an athletic ing for Planned Parenthood. He has opposed 2011 facility named after a man resolutions to support both voter’s rights supporting one of the most Shepherd Express and union rights. Photo: WEB Proudly sponsored by discriminatory candidates for Lynn and Foster Friess Hotchkiss is a small business owner and a president that we’ve seen in antiquesonsecond.com mental health nurse.

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Heated race unfolds in 14th Ald. District REGIONal5 GazE Tony Zielinski is proud of Pierce says he’s a grassroots Law firm Cherry Knoll Elementary enhances regionaL briefs School approached Wiesner record in ‘new urbanism’ alternative to Zielinski domestic as he stood nearby. The By Louis Weisberg He also touts Dwell Bay help to solidify the neigh- By Louis Weisberg “(There), we have more change how the community partner poLicy parents were disturbed by Staff writer View, a 70-unit apartment borhood’s reputation as a Staff writer foreclosures, we have higher interacts with government A national law firm to maintain an inclusive Advocates say repeated Kennedy Profile in Courage a ceremony at the John F. the sign and wanted Wiesner Ald. Tony Zielinski is bull- building with street-level magnet for creative people, Jan Pierce is very clear crime, more vacant store by empowering the grass- headquartered in Milwaukee environment as it pertains requests for the changes Award. Kennedy Presidential Library to leave, the report said. ish on his district, and he retail stores, currently under he adds. about why he entered fronts and neighborhoods roots. has amended its domestic to race, gender and sexual to school policy have been Former Iowa Chief and Museum in Boston on has reason to be. It’s not construction on the corner “The shelter will be Milwaukee’s 14th District that are crying out for bet- Pierce served for 10 years partnership policy to orientation,” said partner turned down. They’re calling Justice Marsha Ternus and May 7. recLaimers only the fastest growing, but of South Kinnickinnic and 35-feet high with mood aldermanic race: He doesn’t ter coordination with city in the U.S. Army Reserves eliminate the additional costs George Marek. “That is the their newest effort the “4 former justices David Baker raLLy in also one of the most dynam- Conway avenues. lighting that’s 100 percent like the way incumbent resources.” and earned a bachelor’s that same-sex couples often goal of our new policy and to 5 Movement,” which they and Michael Streit were man charged wisconsin ic – and gayest – areas of Dwell’s retail tenants will powered with renewable Tony Zielinski has run the But one thing that Pierce degree in accounting from face for health care insurance. one that we feel is both say is based on the estimate chosen, according to a news for grabbing Activists rallied outside Milwaukee, if not the state. include Community Bark energy,” Zielinski says. “The office. In fact, he doesn’t like and Zielinski have in com- Viterbo University before Quarles & Brady LLP, necessary and fair.” that about four of every release, “in recognition of activist’s sign the Wisconsin State Capitol The 14th District’s Bay View Dog Wash & Coffee Bar, business improvement dis- Zielinski at all. mon is their passion for the obtaining a J.D. from which employs 425 attorneys five college-educated young the political courage and A man has been charged on March 10, concluding the neighborhood is a model of which is opening its second trict voted unanimously to Pierce, a political new- resurgent neighborhood of Law in Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona, notre dame adults in the U.S. currently judicial independence each with assault after grabbing statewide Reclaim Wisconsin urban revitalization. location there. That enter- pay for the costs of main- comer, describes himself as a Bay View and its residents. School. Florida and China, announced students support equal rights for demonstrated in setting a sign held by an anti-gay tour. Zielinski, who’s repre- prise is typical of the kind tenance.” progressive grassroots can- Pierce first moved to the His donors include attor- the policy change in early seek campus all, regardless of sexual aside popular opinion to demonstrator near a Traverse Activists protested Gov. sented the district on the of innovative businesses Despite his suave appear- didate who reflects the style area in 2007. He’s served on neys and some progressive March. protections orientation. uphold the basic freedoms City, Mich., elementary Scott Walker’s anti-worker Common Council for eight that have proliferated in Bay ance and thick South Side and values of the district, the board of the Bay View Democrats, including out Generally, because of U.S. Some University of Notre The student and faculty and security guaranteed to school. agenda as they marked the years, says his vision and View. Another example is accent, Zielinski is some- which includes the trendy Neighborhood Association former school board mem- tax laws, health insurance Dame students and faculty senates both recently passed all citizens under the Iowa Matthew Todd Paulic was first anniversary of legislation leadership are behind the Hamburger Mary’s, 2130 thing of a wonk who enjoys and heavily gay Bay View and the Victory Garden ber Jennifer Morales. Pierce coverage costs more for are renewing a push for resolutions supporting the constitution.” charged with a misdemeanor stripping public employee neighborhood’s renaissance. S. Kinnickinnic. The alder- discussing the details of his neighborhood. Initiative. He provides pro- says he’s an across-the- domestic partners than protections for gays and change. A 2012 Profile in Courage after a Feb. 15 confrontation unions of bargaining rights. “I’m a strong proponent man played a role in bring- deals. He’s also a commit- At the same time, he bono legal counsel to area board supporter of LGBT married couples. The firm, lesbians on campus. Award also goes to Robert with Bill Wiesner, who Wisconsin AFL-CIO of the new urbanism,” he ing the gay-owned company ted equality supporter and a questions the current alder- nonprofit groups, including equality. in a press statement, said A campus group released a former iowa Ford, the U.S. ambassador regularly brandishes his sign president Phil Neuenfeldt says, explaining that his goal to open a franchise at the leader of progressive issues man’s progressive creden- the Brewcity Bruisers roller “Jan Pierce is a person that in order to address the video earlier in March called justices win jfk to Syria, for “bold and at various locations around said, “This marks one more for the district is to create site of an abandoned Omega on the common council. tials, alluding to statements derby league. of rare integrity,” Morales “inequitable” situation, it had “It Needs to Get Better” courage award courageous diplomacy” that town, the Traverse City step toward re-establishing communities where people Burgers and Custard store. Zielinski earned a law Zielinski made during his “Bay View’s got some wrote in an endorsement started providing a salary that asks the school to add Three former Iowa has “provided crucial support Record-Eagle reported. The democracy in Wisconsin.” can live within walking dis- But Zielinski says he envi- degree from Marquette years as a county supervisor of the most passionately that appears on his campaign “gross up” to reimburse sexual orientation to its Supreme Court justices to Syrians struggling under sign reads, “Truth Academy tance of restaurants, stores, sions more for his district University and a Master (1988 to 2000). engaged, educated residents website. domestic partnered non-discrimination policy involved in the unanimous the brutal regime of Syrian About Homosexuality.” entertainment and jobs. than trendy restaurants, bars of Business Administration As an attorney with in the city,” Pierce says. “In “He means what he says employees. and recognize a gay-straight decision legalizing same-sex president Bashar al-Assad.” A police report said Paulic In his bid for a third term and shops. He also wants from Cardinal Stritch. Mawicke & Goisman, a order for a neighborhood and he does what he com- “I am very proud of alliance, The South Bend marriage in the state are Caroline Kennedy will and a few other parents – Lisa Neff as alderman, Zielinski is his area to be a model for Zielinski’s supporters Milwaukee business law such as this to reach its mits to doing. He’s smart, the firm’s ongoing efforts Tribune reported. the recipients of the John F. present the awards during whose children attend touting the developments quality of life and environ- include numerous business- firm, Pierce has represented potential, you have to create forthright, and hardworking. that he’s helped bring to his mental sustainability. Helping es in the district, as well clients who were at odds a climate that fosters inno- He also is an extraordinary district – development that to facilitate the expansion as the Milwaukee Police with Zielinski, particu- vation and creativity.” relationship-builder. He’s got he credits with helping to of Sweetwater Organics, the Association, Milwaukee larly Blackbird Bar, 3007 S. He would encourage eco- great ideas to address our CARE FOR YOUR Anyone can sell further his vision of walk- city’s largest urban farming Professional Firefighters, Kinnickinnic Ave. Zielinski nomic growth in the dis- community’s problems, but able communities. project, is one of his most Milwaukee County Deputy opposed granting the bar a trict by supporting artisan he knows that the best ideas HEALTHY SMILE. you insurance. Zielinski says he’s partic- important achievements, Sheriff’s Association, United patio liquor license, appar- entrepreneurs rather than only emerge when there is ularly proud of facilitating Zielinski says. So is the task Auto Workers, Service ently setting off something orchestrating large-scale open dialogue and collab- LOWEST PRICES! 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Institute, a health think tank, Republican majority votes I never realized this party occupy atlanta’s sara amis, center, cheers presents pride WHAT WILL “I’m here. I’m protesting,” estimated that 430 abor- to prohibit state employee would do this to women. with other protestors as she holds a sign, retrospeCtive said Smith. “Do they really tion restrictions were intro- health benefits from covering I’ve got no problem voting “stop the War on Women!” during the To celebrate its 25th anni- want to roll back our rights? duced in legislatures this legal abortions and to deny Democrat.” “Walk in my shoes, hear our voice” protest versary, Milwaukee PrideFest YOU DO Is this war?” year, including measures in employees of religious insti- Lewis predicted that there march 12 at the state capitol in atlanta. presents “25 Years of Pride” TO END THE Smith, who says she Wisconsin. tutions the right to insurance will be fallout this fall from Please visit us at fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. on engaged in activist politics coverage for contraceptives. the winter war. March 30 at the Milwaukee Gay through the Occupy move- In WIsconsIn Georgia state Sen. Nan In Wisconsin, Safar agreed. www.wbriggs.net SILENCE? debate to one about religious never-before-experienced Arts Center, 703 S. Second St. ment, guessed the answer is In the last two days of Orrock said, “Women are on “I see there being conse- liberties rather than women’s Republican majority, we are The event includes a digital yes, and she’s not alone. Wisconsin’s regular session, the bull’s-eye target.” quences in the November rights – or just get to a focus seeing enactment of more multimedia presentation featur- “I’ve been working in this lawmakers sent three con- Women’s rights advocates election. These ideas are not on jobs and gasoline rather and more measures that ing images from throughout the field for 10 years,” said Nicole troversial bills to Republican quickly organized a “Walk in popular with the voters and I than birth control and vaginal adversely affect women and event’s history. Attendees can Safar, public policy direc- Gov. Scott Walker: My Shoes, Hear our Voice” think they are sick of it, sick Interior/Exterior Painting exams. their rights to access safe tag themselves via Facebook in tor for Planned Parenthood • AB 337 repeals the march on the Capitol in of women’s health being used But the Democratic Party medical procedures when General Repairs any featured images in which Advocates of Wisconsin. Healthy Youth Act that was Atlanta on March 12. in this way.” Schools, Safe Communities: State entries for its fourth annual is flooding the inboxes and making reproductive health Restorations they appear. dayofsilence.org “This last year is nothing like enacted to provide medi- The Rev. Harry Knox, Superintendent’s Conference festival, set for Sept. 27-Oct.GLSEN.org 11. I’ve ever seen.” the interim director of the mailboxes of its faithful with care decisions.” The $50 admission fee, which facebook.com/GLSEN cal information about how her vote Maintenance onf LGBT www.facebook.com/NationalDayofSilence Youth” on Marcht @dayofsilence29, The [email protected] deadline for entries@GLSEN – in warnings about the GOP’s In Illinois, openly lesbian includes beer, wine and a vouch- Image: Courtesy g L seN youths can protect them- faith-based gay rights group The women’s vote is cru- beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the any genre – is June 15. war on women. “Enough is state Rep. Kelly Cassidy er for the June event, bene- the day of silence in u.s. From the GoP selves from sexually trans- Integrity, joined with his hus- cial in the general election. UW-Milwaukee Union. “The Milwaukee Film Festival enough! The Republican War introduced a bill to require fits the 25th Annual PrideFest schools is approaching. arsenal mitted diseases and unin- band. There’s general agreement The conference, sponsored is continuing its dedication to on Women must be stopped that men watch a graphic Celebration. To purchase tickets, “Bang.” Republican U.S. tended pregnancy. The bill, “My nieces and sisters and that would Insured by State Superintendent Tony being filmmaker-friendly by NOW,” read an e-mail from video about Viagra’s side go to 25.pridefest.com. On March 15, GLSEN rolled Rep. Roy Blunt proposed that backed by Pro-Life Wisconsin friends are under attack, and not have won the White Evers, involves a partnership with offering free entry to all films this Democratic Congressional effects before obtaining a Free Estimates out its Day of Silence website at an employer rather than a and Wisconsin Catholic I’m determined to stand with House without his 13-point Diverse & Resilient, the Wisconsin year,” said MF executive Jonathan Campaign Committee depu- prescription. The treatment orGanizinG under dayofsilence.org, where student doctor should decide, based Conference and opposed by them as they have stood with edge among women over Department of Public Instruction Jackson. “We want filmmakers to ty executive director Jennifer for priapism, a possible side way for day of activists and faculty advisers can on the employer’s religious PPAW, requires schools to me through many a strug- John McCain. and the UW-Milwaukee LGBT save their money for filmmaking. Crider on March 15. effect of Viagra use, isn’t a silenCe find event-planning tips, images convictions, what type of teach abstinence as the only gle,” Knox said. “I’ve noticed One new poll shows that Resource Center. They should put that $100 into “The GOP’s war on pretty procedure, Cassidy Contact us at The Gay, Lesbian and Straight for social networks and other health care a woman can reliable way to prevent preg- many who say they are for the president’s approval rat- The event focuses on best their next film.” women has reached the dan- told the press. Education Network is working materials. seek. nancy and sexually transmit- ‘limited government’ really ing among women has risen 414.698.3227 practices in schools to ensure The festival also will feature ger zone, and I need your In Virginia, Sen. Janet with its affiliates across the “Boom.” Republican U.S. ted diseases. mean ‘maximum govern- 10 points since December. [email protected] that every child graduates. a youth show for filmmakers 18 urgent help,” read another Howell proposed a legislative country to organize the national safe sChools Rep. Darrell Issa convened • AB 154 bans abortion ment control’ when it comes Another survey shows, in a and younger. from U.S. Sen. Patty Murray amendment to require that Day of Silence on April 20. For Group plans an all-male panel to discuss coverage from insurance to women’s bodies. I trust race between Obama and film fest For more, go to milwaukee- on March 14 on behalf of men undergo a digital rectal the event, participating students ConferenCe contraceptive coverage and policies obtained through a the women of Georgia and Romney, women favoring the aCCeptinG entries film.org. the Democratic Senatorial exam and cardiac stress test take a vow of silence to protest The Gay Straight Alliance refused to hear the testi- health insurance exchange to would not presume to make president 57 percent to 37 Milwaukee Film is accepting – L.N. Campaign Committee. before getting a prescription anti-LGBT harassment. for Safe Schools hosts “Safe mony of any women. be set up under the federal health decisions for them.” percent. The numbers are The same day, an e-mail to treat erectile dysfunction. “Pow.” Republican radio health care reform law start- Mom Elsa Lewis also was similar in a match between from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, And in Ohio, state Sen. jockey Rush Limbaugh called ing in 2014. The legislation among the hundreds who Obama and Santorum. on behalf of the DCCC, said, Nina Turner introduced a bill WB Ad 4.indd 1 3/15/12 10:40 AM a 30-year-old female law stu- likely will result in private attended. Given the poll numbers, “It’s important that national to require men to undergo dent a “slut” and a “prosti- insurers eliminating coverage “I grew up Republican and some Republican Party offi- Republicans and their allies psychological counseling to tute” because she spoke in for abortion care in the state. voted Republican because cials want to transform the like Rush Limbaugh are held verify that they have a medi- favor of birth control cover- • AB 371 requires a doctor accountable for their vile, cal reason for taking erec- age in health care plans. to give a woman a physical outrageous, and unceasing tile dysfunction medications, “Bash.” Republican Gov. exam and be in the room attacks on women’s health such as Viagra, before they Rick Perry led the cam- with her when handing out care.” can obtain a prescription. paign to defund Planned drugs to induce an abortion. At the same time, Obama The Cleveland Democrat Parenthood in the Lone Star It also requires doctors to campaign mailings went out said, “The men in our lives, State, forcing the closure of speak privately with women to one million women and including members of the clinics that provide health at least 24 hours before per- a nationwide Nurses for General Assembly, gener- services to low-income forming an abortion. Obama effort debuted to ously devote time to funda- women. “These three bills, sched- usher in a “Women’s Week mental female reproductive “Blast.” In one of the uled on the last day of our of Action” at Obama for issues – the least we can do first flash points in the war, regular legislative session, do America field offices. is return the favor. It is crucial Virginia Republicans pushed nothing to promote the fis- that we take the appropriate a bill to require that women cal or public health of the steps to shelter vulnerable undergo a medically unneces- state of Wisconsin – which room For men from the potential side sary procedure, a transvagi- is where legislative efforts rIdIcule effects of these drugs.” nal ultrasound, before getting should be focused,” said Meanwhile, at the state Right-wing leaders an abortion. The measure PPAW executive director legislative level, some have complained that the was amended to require an Tanya Atkinson. Democratic lawmakers Democratic women are abdominal ultrasound instead As the votes took place, fought legislative fire with mocking pro-life bills. and signed into law by Gov. Planned Parenthood protest- legislative fire. Activist Shannon, who Bob McDonnell. ed in a “Mad as Hell” rally. In Oklahoma, state Sen. supports the men’s health The women health’s orga- “These are really unpop- Constance Johnson offered a measures as gender equity, nization NARAL Pro-Choice ular policy decisions,” said handwritten “spilled semen” said, “We got a lawmaker Virginia called that legislation Safar, who estimated about constitutional amendment here in Georgia who’s against “an unprecedented invasion 400 protesters turned out. that would declare it an act abortion and thinks women of privacy and government The demonstrators talked against unborn children for should carry stillborn fetuses intrusion into the doctors’ with Democratic lawmakers, men to waste sperm. to term because he’s seen offices and living rooms of but Safar said Republicans’ “I am increasingly offend- Image: Courtesy PolI t ICal l oudmouth cows and pigs do that. There’s Virginia women.” response “has been like ed by state law trends that Skirmishes have occurred a poster protesting the GoP war on women room for ridicule.” crickets.” designed for Politicalloudmouth.com, which solely focus on the female’s in each state that has had A week before the role in the reproduc- its presidential primary or promotes sharing of art for “political party ani- Wisconsin rally, female sena- mals.” tive process,” Johnson said. caucus and in state capi- tors in Georgia – all of them “With Oklahoma’s new, 10 W isconsinG a Z ette. com | March 22, 2012 wisC onsinG a Z e TTe .Com | March 22, 2012 11 hobbling framework of laws entities. He contends that surer’s office, which will help in order to serve the varied with the current stalemate to streamline city govern- Got news? Tell us needs of their constituents. in Madison and the shift of ment and make it more cost-

[email protected]. Dimitrijevic possesses an political focus in the state to efficient. 5 Don’t just smile – ENDORSEMENTS impressive depth of knowl- upcoming recall races, he can We also take Carpenter at edge in this area as well as coordinate the dismantling of his word that he can accom- Zielinski earns authoritarian style of leader- and to prohibit the city from dimitrijevic for to board meetings, she’s genuine, hard-working and the requisite skills to navigate the office without having to plish this goal without any sparkle! another term ship that fails to take public purchasing items manufac- county Board, made county government likable. the system effectively. Rather resign his Senate seat. loss of service to his Senate as alderman input into account. tured in sweatshops. He’s fourth district more transparent. But Buresh should have than branding committed Carpenter has also prom- constituents. But his bid to Ald. Tony Zielinski has But whatever Zielinski’s embraced urban agricultural Since becoming the young- Dimitrijevic is an enthusi- done more homework on government workers like her ised to reduce the treasurer’s hold two offices presents a earned a third term rep- style might be, it’s working projects and promoted green est woman ever elected to astic equality supporter. She the issues before taking as “career politicians,” we salary by 20 percent and to challenge for him. David A. Paris, DDS, SC resenting the 14th District, for the overall benefit of his energy projects. public office in Milwaukee led the successful effort to on Dimitrijevic. At a Feb. 7 should be grateful for their work to complete the elimi- Carpenter’s opponent, which includes the heavily gay district’s residents. In fact, we Zielinski has also been County eight years ago, extend employment benefits debate held at Humboldt expertise. nation of the office before state Sen. Spencer Coggs, is neighborhood of Bay View. believe that he’s demonstrat- a dependable equality sup- Marina Dimitrijevic has devel- to the same-sex partners of Park School, her command the next four-year term also a respected veteran leg- Cosmetic & His record of achievement in ed creative vision and bold porter who’s earned the oped a reputation for hard county workers, and she’s a of the facts and her compel- Tim CarpenTer expires. islator with a track record the district is one that other leadership in his job, along endorsements of gay leaders work and effective leadership frequent and welcome guest ling and detailed defense of for milwaukee With more than two of leadership in support- aldermen in Milwaukee can with an undisputable com- and groups. that extends well beyond the at LGBT community events. her record left no doubt Treasurer decades of distinguished ser- ing LGBT civil rights. Our General Dentistry only hope to emulate. mitment to his constituents. Pierce has waged an Fourth District’s boundar- Equality Wisconsin and Fair as to which candidate can The treasurer’s office vice in both the Assembly endorsement of Carpenter Zielinski’s district is one of It’s not surprising that the aggressive and unnecessar- ies. Readers of the Shepherd Wisconsin have both rec- best serve the residents of oversees primarily admin- and the Senate, Carpenter, and his plan for the trea- 414-272-7747 the most thriving in the city, alderman has ruffled some ily negative campaign. He’s a Express have named ognized Dimitrijevic for her the county’s Fourth District. istrative functions, such as says he has the experience to surer’s office should in no with two multi-million dol- feathers, including Pierce’s, bright and earnest man with Dimitrijevic “best county outstanding leadership. (Video of the debate is avail- collecting property taxes undertake such an enterprise. way be seen as a slight to Downtown Milwaukee lar developments currently in the course of performing an obvious passion for his supervisor” three years in a So it’s ironic that Bill able on YouTube.) In addition, and revenue from parking In addition to his govern- Coggs’ record or a lack of 601 N. Broadway underway within a block of his duties. It’s impossible to neighborhood and for public row, and she has emerged as Buresh, an out gay man, is her bicultural family and her tickets. Many advocates for ment experience, Carpenter gratitude for his considerable (corner of Broadway & Michigan) each other. He has an impres- please all of the people all of service. He has an impres- a leading contender to serve challenging Dimitrijevic. The fluency in Spanish are a great better government want to has a master’s in public pol- efforts to further equality in sive list of developments that the time, particularly when sive depth of knowledge as the board’s next chair. Gay and Lesbian Victory fit for the district’s demo- eliminate elected treasurers, icy and administration from Wisconsin. he’s either coordinated or handing out liquor licenses about the machinations of In fact, Dimitrijevic has Fund has endorsed Buresh graphics. because they believe comp- the University of Wisconsin facilitated in the district, as and zoning variances. local government and a com- been a model of respon- in this race. The belief that well-inten- trollers and other govern- Madison’s La Follette School. well as a long list of endorse- Pierce also challenges mitment to fair play. When sible civic leadership. She’s A political newcomer, tioned citizens can parlay ment offices could handle If elected treasurer, ments from a range of local Zielinski’s authenticity as a focused on the positive, his held 140 listening sessions Buresh presents a conserva- their success in the private the related duties more effi- Carpenter would become businesses, organizations and true progressive, pointing rhetoric is impressive. with her constituents, ener- tive alternative to the incum- sector into achievement in ciently – at both the local and the first out gay person civic leaders. to statements the alder- But when aimed at his getically supported the major bent, espousing the “smaller the public realm is ques- state levels. to win citywide office in Challenger Jan Pierce, an man made decades ago. But opponent, Pierce’s rhetoric neighborhood groups in her government” line of thinking. tionable at best. For all the Eliminating the Milwaukee Milwaukee. The time is long attorney, says the district Zielinski has certainly acted dissolves into a personal district and authored legis- Like Dimitrijevic, Buresh current prattle to the con- Treasurer would save taxpay- overdue to break that glass is thriving despite and not as a progressive in recent attack that undermines the lation to make the county was an early achiever. He trary, government is about ers more than $140,000 in ceiling. because of Zielinski. But years. He spearheaded reso- qualities he has going for him. more energy efficient. By cre- bought his first apartment much more than budgets. salary plus many additional We agree with him that he can offer no evidence lutions to make Milwaukee ating the County Legislative building at age 26 and now Local officials are required to thousands in benefits. the office is an unnecessary to support that claim. He the first major U.S. city to Information Center or CLIC, owns a successful car wash work within a very complex In an unusual move, openly relic from an era preceding also accuses Zielinski of an become a “Fair Trade” city which provides online access business in Bay View. He’s bureaucracy and an often- gay state Sen. Tim Carpenter electronic financial transac- plans to keep his Senate tions and other technological office if elected treasurer. He improvements. In endorsing says he’s running for the posi- him, we take Carpenter at tion with the ultimate goal his word that he will work We Pay More for Gold & Silver of getting rid of it by del- on an accelerated timetable egating its functions to other to shut down the costly trea- Here are the published results! $400 Robert Haack Diamonds AreAre youyou aa $350 A-1 Int’l Gold & Silver sales/marketing $332 Powers Jewelers sales/marketing $285 Kessler’s Brookfield professional?professional? $224 Glorioso’s Gold Imports I. 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ON THE RECORD Stop the wrecking ball bY tHe numbers A series of events in History tends set of restrictions on abor- { Editorial } Freedom to Marry is campaigning for the Democratic National Platform, recent weeks have me won- tion and sex education will dering if some brakes are to move in soon go into effect. And any which will be adopted in early September, to include an endorsement of “Speaking of prostitutes, big oil’s finally being applied to the Opinion slim hope of advancing high- top call girl Sen. Inhofe wants to kill wrecking ball unleashed by JAMAKAyA fits and starts, speed rail in the state was marriage equality for same-sex couples. fuel economy backed by automak- Gov. Scott Walker and the quashed with the Senate’s Home-town ers, small biz, enviros, & consumers.” GoP-dominated Legislature. from eras rejection of the long-planned – RoBeRT KeNNeDy JR. tweeting his Two judges have issued his party on the measure. of progress train maintenance base in acceptance disdain for Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla. injunctions against the GoP’s The Wisconsin Judicial Milwaukee (an insane vote voter ID law, which is one of Commission filed ethics that will destroy existing “We are everywhere” is a longstanding motto of the LGBT civil rights “Absolutely. And it was gay men who first really the most restrictive in the charges against Supreme through jobs and waste a $71 million movement. got me as an actress too. My life is kind of, I am nation. The judges said the Court Justice David Prosser periods of investment). Two decades ago, it was printed on T-shirts, baseball caps and other items 35,536 Auntie Mame, let’s just face it.” law would disproportionately for his manhandling of Justice The gutting of K-12 Citizens endorsed the Democrats Say ‘I do’ petition to assert that we’ve had a presence in all communities and at all times. Today – WhITeFISh BAy hIGh SChooL ALuM affect those with the few- Ann Walsh Bradley last year. reaction. schools and the uW System the message remains critical, both for American society at large and for the KRISTeN JohNSToN, who starred in TV’s “Third est resources to comply: the Prosser, whose ill temper portends the most disastrous countless LGBT people still living in isolation and fear. Rock from the Sun,” telling The Advocate about her poor, the elderly and people was legendary during his consequences. It’s a no-brain- The majority of people in the United States now seem to know that “we affinity with the LGBT community. with disabilities. It’s worth days in the Legislature, con- its majority – at least until a er that education spurs inno- vation and economic devel- are everywhere.” The last Gallup poll taken on the subject (2009) found that Googling the decision by tends that the charges are new senator is elected. 58 percent of people in the United States – and more than 70 percent of “What this body has done is put protecting gun Dane County Judge Richard politically motivated. That’s a history tends to move in opment. The growing eco- U.S.25 senators U.S. reps5 endorsed State2 attorneys Wisconsin1 politician liberals – had a gay or lesbian friend, relative or coworker. ownership above discriminating against somebody Niess, who issued a passion- pretty cowardly excuse for a fits and starts, from eras of nomic power of China, India, Even in societies such as Russia and Iran, where public officials have sought endorsed the petition the petition general endorsed () because of their sexual orientation, and I just don’t ately worded defense of the man who grabbed his fellow progress through periods of Brazil and others is fueled to deny our existence, LGBT people have surfaced to claim their truth, the petition endorsed the petition think that’s right.” state constitution’s guarantee justice by the neck during reaction. Idealists believe that by huge public investments despite facing grievous persecution. – ouT MISSouRI STATe ReP. MIKe CoLoNA of the right to vote. an argument. Prosser is one the checks and balances built in education and research. As more people have emerged from the closet, “we are everywhere” has To join the campaign, go to www.freedomtomarry.org. commenting on a proposed law that would protect The Walker administra- of three conservative, cor- into our system ultimately yet here in Wisconsin, the gone from being the claim of a marginalized minority to a social axiom. gun owners from discrimination. There is no law in tion suffered another blow porate-funded justices who curb the worst excesses. Republican Party is dedicated One of the reasons it was necessary to emblazon “we are everywhere” the state protecting LGBT people from discrimination. with the defeat of a min- have faced ethics charges in Policies that are too extreme to dismantling our once great on T-shirts was that LGBT people throughout history have migrated to large ing bill that would have recent years. on either end of the spec- public education system. population centers where they could live in relative anonymity and meet oth- “one of my best friends growing up was gay. It’s reduced environmental regu- Meanwhile, state Sen. trum are gradually reversed It may be true that history ers like themselves. People in small towns and rural areas believed we were never been an issue for me. I think there was a time lations and allowed Gogebic Pam Galloway, a Republican or modified. So could that be is cyclical and moves from rare or non-existent because LGBT people either fled those communities or in my life … that I wished every guy was gay because Taconite to dig an open pit who faced a recall election, the case now? Are we finally progress to reaction and stayed in the closet. it meant more woman for me! I don’t know what iron mine atop a forested abruptly announced her turning the corner to better back again, but that move- Happily, that situation is changing. In both the 2000 and 2010 Census, data everyone’s problem with it is. … If I have to suffer ridge in Iron and Ashland retirement due to family con- times? ment is not some abstract showed same-sex couples living in every county of Wisconsin. In fact, 96 per- { Feedback } through marriage why shouldn’t they?” counties. The mine would cerns. Galloway was facing a Not necessarily. process driven by mysterious cent of all counties in the nation reported having at least one same-sex couple – DoNALD TRuMP JR., expressing an attitude have brought needed jobs tough challenge from popu- unless Walker is ousted forces. Change is driven by who were raising children. toward equality that’s very different from his famous but could have despoiled veg- lar Democratic state Rep. this summer in the recall elec- active and informed citizens, But even though we’ve proven that we’re everywhere, we are not treated Warm Welcome and Illinois. I have been in a shared vision and stra- father’s. etation, soil and groundwa- Donna Seidel. her depar- tion, his administration is still committed to improving the same everywhere – not by neighbors and not by the law. For this reason, Thank you for the warm Chicago for more than 20 tegic plan for Cream City ter. one Republican senator, ture leaves the Senate split expected to cut thousands of their communities and the recent developments in Wisconsin should be considered milestone achieve- welcome to Milwaukee. In years, and it was time for a Foundation’s future and for “As far as Seamus the dog, look, all I would say is, Dale Schultz, voted against 16-16, depriving the GoP of people from Medicaid. A new lives of their families. ments, even though they affect only a small number of people. the last 10 days I have met move. Milwaukee is perfect. its support of Milwaukee’s the issues of character are important in this elec- On March 20, the Manitowoc City Council voted to extend full spousal so many of you, and will It’s a Lake Michigan thing. I LGBT community. tion, and we need to look at all of those issues and benefits to the registered same-sex partners of city workers. Manitowoc was be forever grateful for the need to be able to walk along The process and the out- make a determination as to whether that’s the kind spurred into action after the Racine City Council took the same action earlier support and kindness every- the lake to be grounded, as comes will prove to be excit- of person you want to be president of the united in the month. one has shown. I especially do my two Irish Setters. ing, but even more exhila- States.” Hate-mongers are not credible pundits Last month, the Janesville City Council voted unanimously to extend up to want to thank Cream City As the foundation turns rating is putting our shared – GoP PReSIDeNTIAL CANDIDATe RICK three days of funeral and bereavement leave to city workers who lose their Foundation’s board of direc- 30, it’s a time to reflect on its vision and strategic goals into SANToRuM commenting on ABC’s “This Week” 1) Farm subsidies are a abuse alcoholism and even but usually is not. It’s the unmarried domestic partners, including same-sex partners. The proposal was tors for putting their trust in history – to take note of the action. Together – and only about Mitt Romney’s so-called “Crate-Gate” scandal. satanic plot to destroy our “jumping off a 10-story build- responsibility of journalists as an incremental step toward ultimately allowing Janesville city workers to me to lead the foundation at lessons learned, to celebrate together – we will not just Thirty years ago Romney drove from Massachusetts seed. ing.” to inform their audiences share their health benefits with their partners. this pivotal time in its history. our success and to plan for succeed, but we will flourish. to Canada with his terrified family dog Seamus in a 2) Climate change will lead Opinion The truth is, many news- about an issue. But it is also All of these moves toward equality show that our struggle for fairness is I also want to thank Griselda our future. To that end, we I hope all of you will join crate strapped to the roof of his car. to bestiality. AARoN MCQuADe rooms don’t actually know journalists’ responsibility to reaching smaller cities – the very places that LGBT people once felt they had Aldrete for her leadership will begin a strategic planning me at a community meet 3) If we take steps to the extent of the animos- fully inform themselves about to leave in order to live openly and without fear of persecution. These devel- during the past year, and for process very soon. and greet on April 20 at the “We have learned the very painful lesson that all reduce the use of trans-fats to talk to pundits who talk ity that such activists hold the people they’re calling opments encourage hope that some day LGBT Wisconsinites won’t have to her personal support of me Our completed strategic Urban Ecology Center. I am of creation is in God’s hands and he will end time in restaurants, civilization about the lives of LGBT toward the LGBT commu- on to provide opposition to leave their families and their roots in order to live in freedom. during this time of transition. plan will guide our work. It all ears and trying to learn all in his time, not ours.” goes down. Americans with this rhetoric. nity. They’re often careful not the LGBT community and Perhaps some day we will not only be everywhere but will be welcome There are so many things will hold us accountable to things Milwaukee as quickly – DooMSDAy PReACheR hARoLD 4) Those arguing to extend This is why reporters, edi- to say bizarre things in the to relay that information to everywhere as well. that excite me about mov- our mission, to one another, as I am able. CAMPING acknowledging that his predictions of the payroll tax cuts are prac- tors, show runners and guest mainstream media. But what their readers, listeners or ing to Milwaukee. I am a to our donors, to our grant- Paul Fairchild, the rapture in May 2011 and October 2011 were ticing to receive the mark of bookers need to know about they express on right-wing viewers. Midwestern guy. I have lived ees and to our communities. Cream City Foundation made without evidence. the beast. the violently anti-LGBT rhet- radio and in statements to We hope journalists make in Michigan, Minnesota Together we will create executive director These statements are oric that many of their guests their supporters shows how note of the histories and pat- “I don’t think the message should be about what obviously nonsense. Anyone regularly use. they really feel. terns of those speaking out my sexuality is. It’s the message that he’s saying espousing any of these ideas The Gay and Lesbian Most of the voices the against the LGBT community, about sexuality that matters.” would be laughed out of any Alliance Against Defamation’s mainstream media turns and that the Commentator ceo/PrinciPal account distribution – TIMoThy TRoSS, who caused a stir when he respectable newsroom in the Commentator Accountability to for stories about LGBT Accountability Project Leonard Sobczak executives manaGer kissed another man at a Rick Santorum rally in country. And every one of Project is designed to shine a issues are completely out of informs their work so that Brody Hess Robert Wright suburban Chicago. them came right from the bright light on the extreme touch with the way everyday Americans will have a clearer PublisHer/ mouths of our nation’s most Americans view their LGBT picture of where these oppo- national office assistant views of the vast majority editor in cHief frequently quoted anti-gay of prominent anti-LGBT talk- friends, family, neighbors and nents are truly coming from. advertisinG Anita Gielow “I will come to St. Petersburg to speak up for the The Wisconsin Gazette is published every other week Louis Weisberg gay community and to give strength and inspiration activists. ers – their accusations of co-workers. The result is an and distributed throughout the Milwaukee area, Madison, Rivendell Media, (212) 242-6863 Substitute practically any unbalanced story. Straight ally Aaron McQuade contributors to anyone who is or feels oppressed. I’m a freedom satanic influence, their allu- Racine, Kenosha, and 40 other cities statewide. national neWs editor other issue for LGBT equal- sions to Nazi Germany and The Commentator is GLAAD’s director of news and entertainment Adam Horwitz, Debra Brehmer, fighter.” To have WiG delivered to your address, contact Lisa Neff – MADoNNA announcing she’ll ity, and the views of oppo- their apocalyptic predictions. Accountability Project con- field media. His team moni- [email protected] or call 414-961-3240, ext. 101 editor Jody Hirsh, Rick Karlin, break a law against “promoting nents look like fringe lunacy. They use dehumanizing com- tains facts that every journal- tors the media and proactively Gregg Shapiro WiG Publishing, LLC. © 2012 GraPHic desiGn Cory Liebmann, Jamakaya, homosexuality” while touring Russia. But the mainstream media parisons of loving same-sex ist who covers LGBT issues shares stories of LGBT people Maureen M. Kane Mike Muckian, Kat Murrell Please recirculate and recycle this publication. is banging down the door relationships to crime, drug should be familiar with, and issues. 14 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | March 22, 2012 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | March 22, 2012 15 Attacks on voting rights, Got news? Tell us [email protected].

NATIONAL5 GAZE extremism spread By Lisa Neff at any point since the Voting wave of the militia movement Staff writer Rights Act was passed in peaked shortly after the ‘Don’t ask’ rule introduced for HUD landlords Civil rights activists in 1965.” Oklahoma City bombing that By Lisa Neff or gender identity, which in me, to the president, to year study on LGBT housing their first job might look like, in a series sponsored by March retraced the route At the same time the left 168 people dead. Staff writer the past has led to discrimi- the entire administration,” discrimination to get “a clear- or what opportunities might the White House. The next, of the 1965 voting rights six-day march was taking The SPLC said that with The U.S. Department nation against LGBT couples. Donovan said. er picture of the problem.” exist once they graduate focusing on safe schools, march from Selma to place in Alabama, the state’s the rise in extremist groups of Housing and Urban Housing Secretary Shaun “If you’re denying HUD The conference, held at from high school, thousands took place on March 20 Montgomery, Ala., but their renowned Southern Poverty there has been a rash of Development has a new rule Donovan announced the rule housing to people on the Wayne State University, also of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and in Arlington, Texas, with journey was more than a Law Center was reporting domestic terrorism. for the owners and managers had taken effect during a basis of sexual orientation or put a spotlight on the plight transgender teenagers are remarks by U.S. Attorney historical re-enactment of that radical right-wing In Michigan, members of of government-funded hous- White House-sponsored gender identity – actual or of homeless LGBT youth, worried about something far General Eric Holder and those bloody yesterdays. extremism in the United the Hutaree Militia are on ing properties: Don’t ask. conference on LGBT housing perceived – you’re discrimi- a population estimated at more basic,” Donovan said. White House senior advisor On the 47th anniversary States had grown to record trial for allegedly planning The pro-gay policy bars and homelessness in Detroit nating,” he continued. “You about 600,000 nationwide. “Where they might be able Valerie Jarrett. of the Bloody Sunday March, levels. to murder a police officer property owners and manag- in March. are breaking the law, and you “At a time in life when to sleep that night – and activists were protesting “For many extremists, and then attack the funeral ers receiving federal funds The rule represents “a will be held accountable.” most young people are wor- whether they’ll be safe once the politics of today, President Obama is the new with homemade bombs in an from asking about a housing real demonstration of how The secretary also ried about which college they get there.” Contact Lisa Neff at demonstrating against the symbol of all that’s wrong effort to spark a war. applicant’s sexual orientation important this issue is to announced plans for a five- they’re going to go to, what The conference was one [email protected]. largest effort to suppress with the country – the In Georgia, four militia voting in the last 100 years Kenyan president, the secret members are facing charges and enactment of Alabama’s Muslim who is causing our of conspiring to bomb anti-immigrant House Bill 56, country’s decline,” SPLC federal buildings and attack LGBT groups recovering from economic decline described by some marchers senior fellow Mark Potok four cities with the deadly as a racist, modern-day said. “The election season’s ricin toxin. By Lisa Neff LGBT organizations generally The report, examining to 2010. The report found: received 20 percent. segregationist policy. overheated political rhetoric In Alaska, four members Staff writer has stabilized, with revenues funding for 40 LGBT groups The report details the role • 799 U.S. foundations have • LGBTQ people of color “We are marching from is adding fuel to the fire. The of the Peacemakers Militia Channel your inner Gaga and join us for an evening of glitz LGBT groups are recov- on the rise, but that the in the United States, found grant-making played in the invested more than $771 mil- projects and organiza- Selma to Montgomery more polarized the political are accused of planning and glamour, while raising funds for the fi ght against AIDS. ering from the decline of number of individual donors that less than 3 percent of equal rights fight over four lion and nearly 36,000 grants tions received 9 percent of in memory of Jimmy Lee scene, the more people at to murder judges and law 25 percent in revenues that continues to decline. LGBT adults give to national decades. in LGBTQ issues from 1970 LGBTQ funding from 1970 Jackson, who gave his life so the extremes.” enforcement officials as part coincided with the eco- The report from the think LGBT groups. 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[email protected]. from page one 5 is replacing the relationship NATIONAl GAzE page with a diversity page. “It is definitely a very strong tool for communities Convention LESBIAN T-ShIrT to use,” Belanger said. “With drag performer adopts national briefs prompTS drESS couples having the ability to ‘diversity sentenCed codE dEBATE go to their county clerk and ContraCting’ for human A reprimand for wearing register their relationships, poliCy with Catholic teachings. having pre-marital sex. The all-star Chris Webber, BMX traffiCking an “All the cool girls are the process is streamlined A Georgia judge has The Democratic National Whitmore is a United school, which is owned by champ Matt Wilhelm and lesbians” T-shirt generated for cities’ human resource sentenced a drag performer Convention Committee and Methodist minister who The Church of Jesus Christ NASCAR drivers Trevor debate among students and departments. The qualifica- to at least 14 years in prison the Charlotte, N.C., host became head of Francis of Latter-day Saints, says it Bayne, Jeff Burton and faculty at a Massachusetts tion process is already set in connection with a human committee recently adopted House last spring. She also doesn’t punish students for Joey Logano. Meanwhile, high school. Photo: Courtesy for them.” trafficking operation. a policy stating that at least has served on boards for their sexual orientation but star power got behind the The controversy took A T-shirt prompted a reprimand – and extend- Belanger said the recent Judge David Emerson a third of convention dollars Habitat for Humanity, they cannot act on their campaign to change the “R” place at Lynn English High ed discussion – at a massachusetts high school. enactments of domestic sentenced Christopher will be spent with minority Planned Parenthood, the same-sex attraction. rating for “Bully,” another School, where a school partnership polices show Thomas Lynch, who is known businesses, women-owned Interfaith Service Bureau feature-length documentary committee was convened school had the authority to civil unions law that existed “that there is real momen- on stage as Pasha Nicole, businesses, disabled-owned and the American Leadership all-stars set for release this month. earlier in March to address ask her to cover it up.” in 2008 and 2009. tum around how these cities to 30 years with 14 years businesses, LGBT-owned Forum. against The most active – an alleged dress code The dress code, according The vote was to take are investing in their future.” of the term to be served in businesses and veteran- She said her comments bullying campaigner for the rating violation. to the chair, prohibits place as WiG went to press. “We’ve got these amazing prison. owned businesses. were made as an individual, U.S. Health Secretary change is a Michigan teenager state sen. nicole lefa- Committee chair Judith wearing clothing that depicts Republican state Rep. local leaders who are look- Douglas County District DNC chair Debbie not as head of the agency, Kathleen Sebelius helped named Katy Butler, but higher- vour, d, is running for Flanagan said she received weapons, drugs or alcohol, David Bates introduced ing ahead and seeing that Attorney’s office spokesman Photo: Courtesy Wasserman Schultz, a and called the diocesan launch the Cartoon profile names include Meryl Congress in idaho. a letter from a student who or anything considered the measure, which would building an inclusive work- Andrew Agan said Lynch Janesville Ald. Sam Liebert. U.S. representative from decision “surprising and Network’s anti-bullying Streep, Justin Bieber, Johnny was sitting in a cafeteria disruptive. But it does not eliminate gay marriage on place is what they need to pleaded guilty on March Florida, said, “Our party disappointing.” campaign on March 14, Depp, Ellen DeGeneres, when she was told by a vice specify gender issues. March 13, 2013, following do to remain competitive sponsor, successfully moved city workers who lose a 7 to two counts of sexual values economic inclusion joining network officials and Demi Lovato, New Orleans principal that she had to a nonbinding referendum in – to bring people to their to postpone consideration same-sex partner, an incre- lesbian exploitation of a child, one and shared prosperity man aCCused educators of a Washington, Saints Quarterback Drew cover her T-shirt for the day N.h. To voTE November. cities and hire the most tal- of the policy until May. That’s mental move toward equal- Candidate count of pimping a victim and I believe that this of extorting D.C., middle school for the Brees and 26 members of and could not wear it again. oN mArrIAgE Bates said if voters ented workers,” Belanger when the city begins its bud- ity according to Belanger. running for under the age of 18 and groundbreaking effort will student national premiere of the Congress. The student said she rEpEAL endorsed marriage equality said. geting process for the next Janesville Ald. Sam Liebert increase opportunity for all.” Congress in one count of pandering by A Utah man is accused documentary “Stop Bullying: idaho thought she was wronged. New Hampshire in the fall, then lawmakers Janesville was sched- fiscal year. is committed to moving the Charlotte Mayor Anthony of trying to extort sexual Speak Up.” gop disallows compulsion. Kennedy agreed: “I did would have time to stop the Out state Sen. Nicole lawmakers were expected uled to take up a domes- But the Janesville domestic partnership pro- Foxx said, “Never before favors and money from an The film features NBA gay Candidates Lynch’s roommate, Steven some legal research on repeal from going forward. LeFavour is running to vote on a proposal to tic partner benefit policy Common Council did vote posal forward,” Belanger has a host committee or engaged, male Brigham Young A South Carolina county Lemery, is charged with this and I believe she is for the U.S. House of repeal the state’s marriage in February, but Ald. Yuri unanimously to extend fam- said. a convention committee University student whom he GOP committee has a new aggravated child molestation, right. 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The gay Melissa Manchester ban from Continental when bans breeds was denied. up singers, to her rise through the community has been part of my home. the two companies merged. In Denver, the group Pit- singer/ ranks in the 1970s When I actually committed myself Under the policy, UA has based on their A-Full is promoting the cam- and her ascension to full-fledged diva- to an artistic life, which is also sec- the right to refuse flight paign. hood, Manchester has remained on ond nature to me, it was part of to any animal that displays reputation. “We neither endorse nor our radar. “Playlist: The Very Best of the journey. While historically the gay aggressive tendencies – a support businesses that dis- Melissa Manchester” represents the community has supported divas, I’m provision that is not being bull, escaped from its carrier criminate against breeds of various phases of Manchester’s career. honored that in the world of dispos- challenged. and chewed through electri- dogs based on appearance or able amusement that they have stood But also under the Pet cal wiring on a plane. public stigma,” said member Gregg Shapiro: How does your by me. I really appreciate that. I sang a Safe Policy’s Dangerous Dog United is the only U.S. car- David Edelstein. “In our opin- latest compilation compare couple of Christmas concerts with the Breed Restriction, United rier that bans breeds based ion, it is obvious that United to 1983’s “Greatest Hits” and Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles this Airlines automatically bans on their reputation. Airlines was put in a position 1997’s “Essence” discs? past December – you can go online from its flights pit bull terriers The petition, circulat- by … small breed custom- Melissa Manchester: This is more of and find the video that they made of and American Staffordshire ing on Change.org, states, ers to take a stand on policy a musical journey. I wanted to include me singing the song “A Mother and terriers, as well as the rarer “The Humane Society of for transporting certain large, never-before-released duets. I wanted Father’s Prayer” to support the It Gets Presa Canario, Pero de Presa the United States and the muscular, broad jawline type to pay tribute to my first band-mate Better campaign. These things need to Canario, Dogo Argentino, American Veterinary Medical breeds. The vilified breed lost, Cooker LoPresti, with whom I sang be acknowledged and addressed. What Cane Corso, Fila Brasileiro, Association oppose such while the all mighty dollar “I Can’t Get Started With You.” I also I know for sure as I get deeper into my wanted to include two songs that life and my career is that the currency Tosa and Ca de Bou. breed-specific policies. A won, again.” PhoTo: CourTEsy The Chicago Tribune dog is an individual with his As of March 17, the peti- Pit bulls are among the breeds that have been banned from flight by had been used in films within the last of a song, while mostly it is disposable, recently reported that one own unique personality and tion to United Airlines con- United Airlines. A Change.org petition seeks to pressure the carrier to two years. I also wanted to include on occasion can move a nation, change possible reason is that in should be judged based on tained more than 32,000 sig- change its “profiling” policy and base restrictions on behavior rather than two songs that I wrote by myself, a mind, keep somebody from commit- 2002 a dog, said to be a pit temperament, not on appear- natures. breeds. “Talking To Myself” and “Shine Like ting suicide, can give people a tool to You Should.” hold onto to pass through a storm. I know that because that’s what people “Come In From the Rain,” have written to me. I don’t take any of from the “Playlist” and other it for granted. I’m very grateful for the discs, is one of your most cov- gift of being able to write songs and to ered songs. Are there versions, share them. other than your own, for which you have a special fondness? 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Then, vying to describe the place of or marginalize, or is dis- with an open heart and an will be joined for a talk- in 2006, it was revealed that religion in their community. respectful of people that open mind,” says director back after the show by Scott viewed during the creation he’d bought sex and crys- When the play debuted in I’m pretty sure the play- Laurie Attea. Anderson, executive direc- of the show and a character tal methamphetamine from 2008, the New Yorker called wrights disagreed with Rather than judge or tor of the Wisconsin Council in the play is based on him. a male prostitute. Haggard it “Inspired! Vivid, empa- rather strongly,” Ayres mock, she says, “We are here of Churches; Annie Laurie almost immediately resigned thetic and witty!” Variety adds. “It would be pretty to present people, ideas and Gaylor, co-president of the from his New Life Church called it “Wicked smart! easy for the people on events. We hope to engage Madison-based Freedom Join WiG on Facebook. and entered counseling. Remarkable.” the left to just bash the the audience in a way that from Religion Foundation; Sound like a good idea for “It’s an amazing script,” people with these posi- makes them reflect on how and others. musical theater? agrees Tara Ayres, artistic tions, but that doesn’t we live in our own communi- Talkback guests on April 7 “This Beautiful City,” which director at StageQ, a Madison happen in the play.” ties with people of different include Jade River, co-found- On stage follows the scandal, makes its theater company devoted to One of the characters Photo: Courtesy belief systems. As I learned er of the Madison-based Wisconsin debut on March gay- and lesbian-related pro- is a Jewish career Air “This Beautiful City” Larry King interviews Ted Haggard, right, about the scandal. through the process of Re-Formed Congregation 30 in Madison. The unusual ductions. Force officer. He relates plays at the Bartell working on this play, it isn’t all of the Goddess; Andrew but critically acclaimed script “It’s really moving, it’s how his superiors advise new black and white.” Seidel, a constitutional Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin was created by The Civilians, really interesting,” she says. recruits to be evangelized. talk about homosexuality in believing it was sinful, inap- The hatred documented While the show is a musi- consultant with Freedom St., Madison, March a New York-based troupe “And given what’s going on Another character is a young the church, because she was propriate behavior, but she in the script, meanwhile, has cal, Ayres describes the score from Religion; and Michael 30-April 14. Call 608- founded in 2001 as an “inves- politically in Wisconsin right evangelical woman whose feeling so much struggle with really loved her father, and been a challenge for the as organic. 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P HOTO: CO u RTe SY Pro Arte concert debuts new piano quintet Toby Allen. Toby Allen 8 p.m. concert, which also was performing at the and piano, which has a whole features UW-Madison asso- Wisconsin Union Theater other atmosphere,” he says. Music ciate professor of piano on the UW campus on May “The piano quintets most Christopher Taylor, is free 10, 1940, when Belgium was emblematic of this are those explains Human MICHAEL MUCKIAN and open to the public. No occupied by Nazi forces. by Schumann and Brahms. tickets are required. Three of the group’s origi- I’d like to invoke and evoke American composer The third of the centen- nal four musicians instantly the expansive feelings those William Bolcom believes an nial season’s four concerts became war orphans. By pieces exude.” Nature artist’s role is to mirror soci- also includes Webern’s October 1940, the group had Bolcom, named 2007 ety. Bolcom’s Piano Quintet Langsamer Satz, (Slow officially become the UW Composer of the Year by No. 2 – commissioned by the Movement); Darius Milhaud’s Pro Arte Quartet, making it Musical America, is familiar University of Wisconsin Pro String Quartet No. 7, Op. 87, the first university ensemble- with Pro Arte and, especially, Arte Quartet as the third of (dedicated to and premiered in-residence in the United with Taylor. Pairing the pianist four works to help celebrate by the Pro Arte in 1925) States. That academic affili- with the quartet heightened its 100th anniversary season and Mozart’s famous String ation became a model for the composer’s enthusiasm – serves both a social and Quintet in G minor, K. 516. most other quartets. about this commission. Photo: Courtesy artistic purpose. The Mozart work features Current musicians in Pro “The Pro Arte is one of American composer William Bolcom was named “It is a very broad and guest artist and violist Samuel Arte, believed to be the the icons of the string quar- 2007 Composer of the Year by Musical America. passionate piece, and very Rhodes, who is a member world’s oldest continuously tet world, and I’m thrilled to emotional,” says Bolcom, a of the famed Juilliard String performing string quartet, write for them,” Bolcom says. older composer was encour- in the composer’s storied Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy Quartet. include violinists Suzanne “I’ve also known Christopher aging and supportive, says career and for Pro Arte. Each Award-winning composer. Pro Arte’s centennial year Beia and David Perry, vio- Taylor since he was a boy, so Taylor, who looks forward has high hopes for the March “It’s a kind of warning, even concludes April 21 with list Sally Chisholm and cellist it has been a real delight to to performing the new work. 24 world premiere perfor- a lament perhaps, about what another free concert that Parry Karp. write this piece thinking of “My initial impression is mance. we’ve become in our lives includes the world premiere As a piano quintet, them in combination.” that it’s fairly stark in a lot “I hope both the musi- today.” of John Harbison’s String Bolcom’s composition offers Taylor was age 10 when of ways, but there also are cians and the audience will By Gregg Shapiro nations. It might’ve been Mike, The music was global. It was a in a very stylish, well-manicured Bolcom’s composition Quartet No. 5. Previous a fuller sound than a string he first came in contact with passages that are lyrical and leave with the satisfaction Staff writer I think, who suggested putting huge hit all around the world. The approach. receives its world premiere concerts included the pre- quartet, which will help give Bolcom, who was a cham- quite beautifully written,” that something emotion- Sometimes it seems like the two together. At first we music’s intention was to be for performance by Madison’s miere of Walter Mays’ String his composition broader, pion of the 1970s ragtime says Taylor. “It’s a great piece ally right has happened for you can’t turn on your local thought it was probably a bit everybody. That’s what Smokey Human Nature has Pro Arte Quartet on March Quartet No. 2 on Oct. 22 more emotional appeal. revival. The young pianist had and I hope I can be its advo- them,” Bolcom says. PBS station without seeing the obvious, because it’s such a well- said to us about when he and become quite popular 24 at the Wisconsin Union and Paul Schoenfield’s Piano “The quintet made up of learned some of Bolcom’s cate.” Australian vocal group Human used term, but then the more we Berry Gordy originally started with the American PBS Theater, located in the Quintet. a piano and a string quartet piano rags and tried his hand Both Taylor and Bolcom Nature performing faithful lived with that we realized that Motown. They didn’t want to – public television – audi- Memorial Union on the The Quatuor Pro Arte of has an almost orchestral feel, at composing his own, send- are confident the piano quin- renditions of songs from the it suited us. We were singing a make black music. They wanted ence. Why do you think UW-Madison campus. The Brussels, founded in 1911, versus a trio of violin, cello ing them off to Bolcom. The tet marks a new step both Join WiG on Facebook. Motown songbook. The quar- cappella at the time, and it rep- to make music for everybody. It’s that is? tet’s latest release, “The Motown resented what we were about: written with such integrity and It’s because we went after Record” (Ume) finds the dudes Singing was our human nature. quality that it’s bound to endure. it (laughs). We arrived in Vegas from down under teaming up as complete unknowns … and Join us for a fun, creative with Smokey Robinson on “Get Prior to recording your What’s your all-time somebody suggested to us that centrocafe evening out & head home Ready,” singing a cappella on latest album of Motown favorite Motown song? we seriously consider getting music theatre “Ooo Baby Baby” and “Just My hits, had you and your It probably changes daily. But I onto PBS. We knew they were A NEW MUSICAL FROM THE DIRECTOR OF Les Misérables A glowing little with a masterpiece! Imagination (Running Away With band mates ever been to think “Reach Out (I’ll Be There)” very supportive of the arts and is a classic Motown song. When supportive of new talent. The Let our instructors lead you step-by- Me).” They apply their natural Detroit, the Motor City? Italian cafe with brand of humanity on classics We didn’t before the first it came time to do our first people from PBS came and saw step until you’ve completed a beautiful such as “Stop! In the Name of album. We’ve actually record- Motown record and we were our show and loved what we painting! Bring your snacks and treats great Food & Drink Love,” “Dancing in the Street” ed three Motown records in thinking of songs to include, it were doing. The music is such a along & enjoy beer, wine, cocktails & and “Reach Out I’ll Be There” – Australia. There were so many was an obvious one. It’s the very great match for them and their warm service & non-alcoholic beverages available for among others. songs to choose from. 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IDINA MENZEL the chance to meet Barbra “Barbra Streisand is they love her so much there,” a younger Streisand, so the “Sometimes, when I get in a Streisand, the performer he’s an iconic figure in enter- he says. “I could probably do idea was shelved. tough situation, I think ‘What ing fighting bots, but also in ‘Steam’ been impersonating for near- tainment and has been for Cher better than I do Barbra, However, Brinberg imme- would Barbra do?’ And that making friends (and enemies) ly 20 years, his first question many years,” Brinberg says. but her music is generally diately went on to perform helps me out.” and influencing people in is rather DVDiva the sordid world of robot for the superstar would be “If you’re going to do a show dance songs, and those are with Hamlisch in Pittsburgh Having spent his career as GREGG SHAPIRO about Chinese food. about someone, she has to not something you can do and Washington, D.C., com- “Simply Barbra” has never boxing. He’s also got some unsteamy. 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Broadway powerhouse, star of section of the north Bronx. 1993, just months before the composer and pianist Marvin O’Donnell Show” and met and Barbra Streisand. I am “Real Steel,” which is set violent as anything in Michael “She likes to eat, and I would legendary singer announced Photo: Mark r u PP Hamlisch, who has also more than his share of celeb- very lucky.” a few unspecified years in Bay’s bag of tricks. After all, Glee and her own PBS Special, want to know if she has ever her comeback tour. Brinberg, Steven Brinberg. served as music director on rities, including Liza Minelli, the future, finds down-on- it is about boxing robots. house, but once there he Idina Menzel, in an unforgettable found an old-fashioned chow who attended New York sonators who does his own some of the real Streisand’s Alan Cummings, Michael his-luck boxer Charlie (an The ending leaves plenty of is smitten with the people, mein parlor like the ones we University and The New singing rather than lip-synch- tours. Thanks to Hamlisch, Feinstein and Patricia On Stage occasionally shirtless Hugh room for a sequel – and the culture and the bath. He concert featuring hits from Rent, probably both remember.” School, has always been good ing to Streisand recordings. who was impressed by Neal. He even stood in for Singer Steven Jackman) reduced to the with any luck it will feature also finds himself attracted to Wicked, Glee and her new CD, county fair circuit. There he a more shirtless Jackman. If Mehmet (Mehmet Günsür), Brinberg will soon have with voices. A brush with “Hers is such a unique voice Brinberg’s CD of Streisand Streisand when the singer Brinberg performs Barefoot at the Symphony. the chance to explore some a karaoke machine, a cas- that it’s hard to do properly,” songs, the singer almost got couldn’t make it to her friend “Simply Barbara” on performs with his gigantic, you don’t mind a mild ringing the son of the family who ran of Madison’s Chinese res- sette recorder and a sheaf of he says. “I want to do her jus- to share the stage with his Donna Karan’s birthday party. March 30 at Madison’s fighting, RockEm, SockEm- in your ears, there are prob- the baths for Anita. taurants when he brings Streisand songs set him on tice because I am such a fan.” idol for a New Year’s Eve Brinberg’s Madison show Overture Center for style robot Ambush. But ably worse ways to waste a The problem is that From London’s Royal Albert Hall “Simply Barbra” – his tribute his career trajectory. Brinberg doesn’t break performance. will include some numbers the Arts. For details, Charlie, who owes everyone couple of hours. Francesco is married to show to the protean art- “My father was always the his Streisand character dur- “Marvin’s idea was for Streisand hasn’t sung, includ- visit www.overturecen- money, gets deeper in debt Bonus material on the Marta (Francesca d’Aloja). to New York’s Lincoln Center, ist – to the main stage at nosy type and when he found ing his show, but he does Barbra to say something ing “I’ll Never Say Goodbye” ter.com. Use the code when Ambush is gored by a two-disc Blu-ray/DVD She’s having an affair with join sold-out audiences bull in the ring. combo pack includes bloop- Paolo (Alberto Molinari), the Overture Center for the a cassette tape with my name do other voices. During the like, ‘You know I’m so busy and “Make Someone Happy.” OUTREACH when you falling in love with Arts on March 30. Creating a on it, he just plugged it in,” current tour, he performs I almost wish there were Brinberg knows Streisand purchase the ticket, and To add insult to inju- ers, deleted and extended and when she surprises stunning illusion with the use Brinberg says. “He thought “Alfie” and has Barbra imag- two of me,’ and then for is listening, because she has $5 will be automatically ry, Charlie’s ex-girlfriend scenes, featurettes and much Francesco with a visit in Idina Menzel. of costumes, mannerisms and it was Streisand singing, and ine what other singers would me to come out in full cos- recorded songs that he’s per- donated to the critical Caroline, the mother of his more. Istanbul, divorce papers in impeccable vocal imitation, I thought, ‘Maybe I could do do with the material. The tume and makeup,” he says. formed as her. 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In Tandem artistic for a replay of this 2010 down and enjoy some terrific live theater and running the director Chris Flieller will fundraiser last year. But rights music in this beautiful setting, Music —New York Newsday In mounting its concert organization’s administrative perform the role of Pilate to the show had been put on and at the same time help GREGG SHAPIRO version of “Jesus Christ aspects, she says. and James Jones will appear hold and were only recently raise money to support In Superstar” later this month, In Tandem is presenting as Judas Iscariot. released. Tandem’s artistic program- In Tandem Theatre Company Lloyd Webber’s work, which The troupe is counting Some staging is involved ming.” Lady GaGa is seeking economic salvation. began as a 1969 concept on the show’s familiarity and in the concert performances, As if to improve on imper- That’s what the Milwaukee album based loosely on the its innate seasonal appeal and there will be costumes Join WiG on Facebook and find fection, the 14-track “Born theater troupe received in last seven days in the life of to draw strong crowds. and lighting effects as well. breaking news at This Way: The Remix” serves 2010, when it staged a suc- Christ, in Calvary Church’s Composer Andrew Lloyd However, there will be www.wisconsingazette.com. up remixes of nine tired tunes cessful fundraiser using the 300-seat sanctuary. The loca- Webber’s increased popular- minimal movement and the from “Born This Way,” with a same material. tion, timing and subject seem ity since writing the music chorus will perform “on few songs appearing twice. In Tandem cleared $11,500 especially appropriate for the also has awakened renewed book,” meaning they will read On stage There’s also the “BTW” after expenses from the 2010 Easter season, Flieller says. interest in what is one of from musical scores. The In Tandem Theatre bonus cut “Black Jesus/Amen the Naked and Famous plays turner hall Ball- show, enough to cover more “The concert version of his earliest efforts in col- principals will not use scores. Company presents a Fashion.” Some of the remix- room in milwaukee on april 13. than two-thirds of the cost ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is the laboration with lyricist Tim “Some shows are better concert production of es do what remixers do best to replace the ceiling in its only project we’ve done in Rice. A revival is playing on than others for this format,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” – inflate and expand on the disc was notable for a pair cuts such as “Power On 99-seat theater, located in the church sanctuary,” she Broadway. Flieller says. “Standards like at Milwaukee’s Calvary original versions. That’s the of tracks with vocals by out Me,” “Witches’ Brew” and the lower level of Calvary says. “For a fundraiser like “‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ ‘The Music Man’ and ‘The Church, 935 W. case with Foster The People’s singer Chris Willis. Guetta’s “Movement” or - Church, 935 W. Wisconsin this, it’s advantageous to have is one of the most beloved Sound of Music’ can be Wisconsin Ave., on remix of “The Edge of Glory,” dismal follow-up “Nothing specific numbers such as Ave. more seats and great acous- and recognized musicals ever done and enjoyed because March 30 at 8 p.m. and the Guena LG Club Remix of But the Beat” sounds like the “Katy on a Mission,” “Lights PhoTo: CourT esy From this year’s perfor- tics. JCS is a natural fit.” written, and certainly one of everyone knows the music. April 1 at 2 p.m. For “Scheiße,” Gregori Klosman’s soundtrack to a night out On” and (the fittingly repeti- From In tandem’s 2010 mances on March 30 and This year’s production, the best rock operas,” Flieller ‘The Rocky Horror Show,” more information, go to remix of “Americano” and at the sleaziest strip club in tive) “Broken Record,” Katy concert production of April 1 – Palm Sunday – the under the musical direc- says. “The cast of singers and which we bantered about as www.intandemtheatre. Twin Shadow’s remix of town. It should come with B accomplishes her mission. “superstar.” troupe hopes to net an addi- tion of David Bonofiglio, will musicians love the musical so a possibility, didn’t seem like org. “Born This Way.” But the its own STD testing kit. Class tional $10,000 to support include returning cast mem- much that they are donat- a good choice, because it is cracks begin to show when acts such as Chris Brown the NaKed aNd the songs are slowed or and will.i.am are among the Famous stripped down. Those of us male-dominated headliners. “Passive Me, Aggressive still waiting to see what Lady Tracks by Jennifer Hudson You,” the full-length domestic Gaga’s really made of prob- (“Night of your Life”) and Sia debut disc by New Zealand’s ably have a long wait ahead. (“Titanium”) are buried in The Naked and Famous, the rubble. mixes club-style dance Foster the tracks such as “Punching in a PeoPLe NataLia KiLLs Dream” and “Girls Like You” Foster The People pro- Speaking of Natalia Kills, with dance rock numbers vided the real dance music the poor girl sounds like such as “Young Blood,” “All delight of 2011. Straight white she’s trying to find a ray of of This” and “Spank.” There’s dudes with a knack for deliri- (spot)light peaking through also an ’80s pop homage ous dance numbers, the trio the massive shadow cast by (“Eyes”) and some respect- caused a stir at Lollapalooza Lady Gaga on her debut disc able experimentation (“The and on “Saturday Night Live.” “Perfectionist.” But if Natalia Sun”). Their aptly titled hot debut (Keery-Fisher) really was a “Torches” is the kind of disc perfectionist, would she need ivy you throw on at a party to that ubiquitous professional Before he cofounded get the guests off their asses. interloper (and label-head) Fountains of Wayne, Adam “Pumped Up Kicks” lives up will.i.am on the disc’s title Schlesinger had already to its name. In spite of its song “Free”? The answer is logged time as one-third of guns-and-bullets theme, it’s no, because the song works the trio Ivy. 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Kevin Horrigan and Bill Sargent’s REALLY Big Band March 22, Thursday performs at 7 p.m. at The Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern (Highway 38) in Racine. Call 262-633-4218. Soulstice Theatre, 3770 S. Pennsylvania, Suite 2, in St. UWM Mitchell Hall, Rm B70, 3203 N. Downer, presents the Francis, presents the regional premiere of Adam Rapp’s “Nocturne” Milwaukee premiere of the documentary “Precious Knowledge,” through March 24. which explores recent efforts in Tucson, Ariz., to put an end Skylight Music Theatre presents “Daddy Long Legs,” through WiGOUT to ethnic studies in the public school curriculum, at 7:30 p.m. April 1 in the Cabot Theatre at Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Filmmaker/director Eren Isabella McGinnis is scheduled to attend. Broadway. Call 414-291-7800. In Tandem Theatre presents “The Chosen,” adapted for stage ON THE from Chaim Potok’s classic novel and winner of the Barrymore "We Who Are Sexy: Award for Outstanding New Play, through March 25 at the Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th St. Call 414-271-1371. TOWN March 30, Friday The Whirlwind History E DITED AND COMPILED BY G REGG S HAPIRO StageQ presents “This Beautiful City,” a “docu-musical” about the residents of Colorado Springs, through April 14 at Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin in Madison. Call 608-204-0280. of Transgender Images March 23, Friday Cactus Club, 2496 S. Wentworth, welcomes Oberhofer at 8 p.m. Call 414-897-0663. The Florentine Opera Studio Artists perform their acclaimed Guild, 2519 Northwestern (Highway 38) in Racine, at 8 p.m. Call In Tandem Theatre brings back its concert version of Andrew in Cinema" revue of American operas in their program “America’s 262-633-4218. Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s celebrated rock opera “Jesus Songbook” at 7:30 p.m. at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Rosie Thomas performs at 8 p.m. at The Sett, Union South, Christ Superstar,” tonight at 8 pm and April 1 at 2:00 p.m. The Center, 901 15th St. in South Milwaukee. Call 414-766-5049. University of Wisconsin in Madison, 1308 W. Dayton. performance, staged at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 935 W. Sarah Ruhl’s “In the Next Room or the vibrator play” runs Wisconsin, will benefit the theatre company. For more information, Queer film historian through April 22 in the Stiemke Studio at Milwaukee Repertory visit www.intandemtheatre.org. Theater, 108 E. Wells. Call 414-224-9490. Boldt Arts Alive! Series presents “Cabaret” tonight and Jenni Olson in person! The Midwest premiere of Irish playwright Conor McPherson’s tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, “This Lime Tree Bower” runs through April 1 at Boulevard March 25, sunday 400 W. College Ave. in Appleton. Call 920-730-3760. Olson leads a tour through the history of transgender Theatre, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic. Call 414-744-5747. New Directions presents the dark comedy “Mr. Marmalade” images in film. Featuring clips from such rarely seen films as Renaissance Theaterworks concludes its 19th season with Festival City Symphony presents “Give Me That Country Life” at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night and 2 p.m. on April 1 at “Honour,” which plays through April 15 in the Studio Theatre at at 3 p.m. at The Pabst, 144 E. Wells. Call 414-286-3663. Kenilworth Square East, Studio 508, 1925 E Kenilworth Place. Call "Summer Vacation: 1999," "We Who Are Sexy" and the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Call 414-291-7800. Theatre MXT presents “Success” through April 1 at Next Act 414-229-4308. Outfest Legacy Project-restored gem, "Queens at Heart" to Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave. in Theatre, 255 S. Water. Call 414-278-7780. Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State in Madison, presents Appleton, presents “Stomp,” through March 25. Call 920-730- Filmmaker Kevin Smith, director of the lesbian-themed flick “Simply Barbra: Live in Concert,” starring Steven Brinberg, more recent favorites like "By Hook or By Crook." This 3760. “Chasing Amy,” speaks at 6:30 p.m. at The Pabst, 144 E. Wells at 8 p.m. Proceeds from the event support the OutReach LGBT informative and entertaining exploration is not to be missed! “Pedro and the War Cantata” runs tonight, tomorrow night Call 414-286-3663. Community Center. Call 608-258-4141. and March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hemsley Theatre, 821 University in Madison. Call 608-265-2787. Co-Sponsored by UWM LGBT Studies Certificate Program Eileen Ivers, called “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin” by The New York Times, performs tonight in Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center March 31, saTurday for the Performing Arts, at the corner of Water and State. Call 414- 273-2787. The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin presents “Hat Tricks, Hot Longtime friend of the LGBT community, punk rock poet and Licks and Bonnets on a Pole,” an Easter bonnet eggstravaganza musician Henry Rollins performs at 7 p.m. at Turner Hall Ballroom, at 7 p.m. at Cooler Near the Lake, 506 56th St. in Kenosha. For info, 103 N. Fourth. Call 414-286-3663. visit www.lgbtsewisc.org. Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center of the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Boulevard, presents the Woody Henry Rollins. Herman Jazz Educational Workshop Concert, featuring the Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra, at 7:30 p.m. Call 414- 229-4308. Hunx and His Punx.

april 1, sunday March 28, Wednesday Wisconsin Cream City Chorus, now in its final season, Queer band Hunx and His Punx performs at 9 p.m. at Cactus presents its 25th Anniversary concert “We Are One: Celebrating Club, 2496 S. Wentworth. Call 414-897-0663. Diversity” at 3 p.m. in the Unitarian Universalist Church West/ Cotter Smith appears as Al McGuire in “Coach: The Untold Playhouse, 13001 W. North in Brookfield. Visit creamcitychorus.org. Story of College Basketball Legend Al McGuire,” through March 29 at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, at the corner of Water and State. Call 414-273-2787. The Hotel Foster, 2028 E. North, presents Juniper Tar’s “First Waltz” with special guest John Sieger (Semi-Twang) at 8 p.m. april 4, Wednesday High Noon Saloon, 701A E. Washington in Madison, welcomes Thursday, April 5, 7pm March 24, saTurday Reptar at 8:30 p.m. Call 608-268-1122. UWM Union Theatre, $5 “Always … Patsy Cline” runs through May 6 in the Stackner March 29, Thursday Cabaret at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells. Call 414- 224-9490. Chamber Music Milwaukee presents the American Brass arts.uwm.edu/lgbtfilm The Chicago-based comedy group Second City brings its Quintet at 8 p.m. in the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene april 5, Thursday “Laugh Out Loud Tour,” which includes sketch comedy and improv Zelazo Center of the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood. Call 414- “Shrek The Musical” runs through April 8 at the Milwaukee to the Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State in Madison, at 8 p.m. 229-4308. Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn. Call 414-566-1375. Call 608-258-4141. High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington in Madison, welcomes Youth Lagoon performs at 7 p.m. at Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 Perennial favorite ComedySportz comes to The Racine Theatre Gardens & Villa with Fanfarlo at 8 p.m. Call 608-268-1122. N. Fourth. Call 414-286-3663. 32 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | March 22, 2012

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