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i? I ijik Befovic Bob added some data to tMMiilfctt^ Jane Mansfield, Joan Cuvrfbrd, and Fabian, at the Auditorium Theecre: among many others. But this man's dedication often been confimied by dbe numefous Uitttstt^ to service in the performing atts first showed photographs, gifts, and canis tfae stacs send itself in his native state of Florida. him after they have gone. "I ke^ in touch wi A terview Bob Battaglia's initial exposure to the enter a lot of them,** he explained. •"Many of them Bob Battag^a, tainment business was as an usher in an inde come through more than once and it*s gbM Stage Doorman to the Stars pendent movie theater during the 1940 s. It for them to keep in touch witfa a fiuniliar fivce." was there, in 1953, that he first toyed with the Doug Meszler had been photogtaphkig Bob stereophonic sound, long.befbre anyone knew with performers for some rime. Battaglia By Tony Leuzzi buve. Still, because the eldedy are maiginalized what that was. "I hooked speakers up on each brought these photos and loads of memora Bob Battaglia is not an easy man to miss. If his in this culture, someone his age could easily get side ofdie theater," Bob explained. ''The movie bilia to the interview, where he proudly dis thick mane of white hair doesn't command ovetlooked. When Empty C/siv/photographer was an eariy John Wayne film called Tbe Wake played his vast treasures, as well as his memo your instant attendon, his searchii^ blue eyes Doug Meszler suggested this photo-essay col of tbe Red W^tsb^ it took place on a boat in ries. "I once took a photograph of an elephant will. "I like to look," thc 66-year-old nadve of laboration, 1 had no idea who Bob Battaglia turbulent water. I alternated the volume levels who was placed backstage for a show. I usually Delan, Flotida admitted in a tecent interview. was. on these speakers to create a realistic sound keep this elephant photograph hanging on the **My body may be getdng old, but my eyes are Doug explained that Bob, who has been effecc Each time the boat moved right, the wall by the door, but I took it down when NeU still very much alive." working as "the Stage Doorman to the Stars'* right speaker would sound of roaring waves. Carter came into town. She's so big she might Sure enough, meering at the Spot Cafe en at Rochester's Broadway Theater League for Same with the left The audience sat in their have thought the elephant was a comment on sured he would see plenty of eye candy. "I tell the last seven years, has accumulated a lifetime's seats with their mouths open. They had never her wei^c" As a labor of love. Bob creates experienced anything like custom-made posters for each show that comes diat before." through. A lot of care is put into^ftiese posters, Equally interesting is as he often sews lace around the edges, pains- Bob's recollection of ukingiy glues the performers' images onto the Smellovision — a three-di paper, and then seeks their photographs. mensional effect where rarely ran across people who wouid give me *'When the crews see these they get excited," odors, signaled by on-screen trouble about my sexuaUty, but if they did, if Bob enthused. 'They're alwajTs eager to sign images, were released into someone said ^You're a faggot,' I'd say *Got these posters because thcy know the care I the air. "Smellovision was that right!* I never backed down from anyone have put into making them." fantastic, but it cost too about being gay." much to maintain. Once an Perhaps Bob's most interesting experience odor was released, it had to at RKO was meeting and rooming with Joe be canceled out to make Deliasandro, Andy Warhol's soon-to-be sex I room for the next odor. All icon. Bob related this incredible story: "I met him in thc early '60s. He was only 16, and this this was far too expensive to and saved my job, but I simply didn't think he retire. Before my pension came, I had to spend hand-made card with signatures and notes was a few years before Warhol discovered him. keep up. Later films likejohn would do thac Years later he came to visit me a few years on welfiue. It was horrible. I didn't from the performers. One such card, created God. hc was beautiful. Weil, he needed a place Water's Polyestenxsed scratch while I was managing another theater. This like receiving handouts, but I had no choice. by the cast ofAiiss Sa^nt, includes the follow- to live, so he roomed with me for a bit, and we and sniff cards, but the ef was about 1968. He popped his head in to Years later I met Melba Moore at one of the ii^ sutements: *niianks for yourwarmth. You were just friends. One day he stoie $ 1,200 from fect wasn't as realistic." a^logize, and I coukin't be cnad at him." shows here and we shared our terrible experi bring style backl Love, Kym;" **rhanks for the safe where I worked which cost mc my job When Bob moved to New (Bob's story is corroborated by author Michael ences ofbeing on welfiue." everydiing. This building is a better place, at RKO. I could have blamed thc theft on Joe York, his years of experi Ferguson in his book Uttkjoe Sttperstar^ Bob missed working for the stars so much since you're the first thing I see. — Kurt An ence in movie theaters When Bob moved to Rochester in 1978, he he returned to the newiy named Rochester drew"; **rhank you for keeping me warm. — landed him a managing job wanted to continue working in thc entertain Broadway Theater League (RBTL) as a volun Todd." at one of the famed RKO ment field. By 1983 he became Director of teer, manning the stage door m a position he "Most places don't employ ^tage doormen theaters. Battaglia's ability to Events at Mason's Temple Gvic Center. There created for himself. "No one exf>ected me to an3miore," Bob continued. 'Hliey're a sjrmbol take a bad situation and make wasn't anything Bob wouldn't do to make the return," hc admitted. "When a company lets of the past, a by-gone era when performers it brighter was exemplified iKes of the performers more comfortable. "I you go they don't normally like you hanging were treated widfi oue. Most theater con^- when hc once broke his arm: found them places to sleep in between shows, around anymore. I didn't care. I wanted to nies employ security guards these days, but" - "Thc film then showing was got them dinner, threw parties in their honor, work the stage door and provide a touch of Bob added — "securityguards are often cold or Bob continues to work the stage door at Bob with Cathy Rigby. Frank Sinatra's The Matt Wtth babied them and the building while thcy class for the performers of these shows — rough with the crew, not to mention the fans RBTL, where he volunteers his services for people I bark a lot, but I don't bite. Fm really experience working in the Broadway and Hol the Goldeti Arm. Since I couldn't use my arm worked." Indeed, Battaglia seemed well-suited because they deserved ic" No one challenged who want signatures. My fob is to give the stars local kids' shows as well. Loved and respected safe. But boy do 1 love to look." lywood businesses since 1940. And it's true: anyway, 1 painted it gold. People loved it!" to diis role until 1993, when the center switched Bob's retum. Although he is unpaid for his and their crew a sense of home and some by all, perils^ Bob's contribudons are best If Bob Battaglia is anything, he is candid. In Bob's long tenure at New York Oty's RKO Most people also appreciated Bob*s bold hands and Battaglia was laid off- "I was 59," he services, he is widely recognized by the stars warmth during their suy in Rochester. When summed up hyjesas Christ StferstarperfonneT an age when youth is prized above elderiy Theater alone brought him into direct contact honesty. "I've been gay since I can remember, explained. "I didn't know what to do. I was too who visic Each theater company who comes performers see me at die door, they instandy Jackie Dixon, who once wrote on her good wisdom, his vocal honesty xs nothing short of with Judy Gariand, Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, and IVe never hidden that about myself. I old to get another job but still too young to to the RBTL leaves Bob a giant, beautifully fieel comforuble here." This sentiment has bye card, **Bob, you give good door,"
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i I Open letter continued from p. 3 Newsbriefc continued from p. I sands of signatures ufgkigttit Boy Scouts to Rochester has pHded itself on being a Youth share feelings change their polkies. The morning of our i'HE GAY ALLIANCE OF THE GENESEE VALLEY community that supporcs diversity. Please Election results: fkial day, we heard from Stdb Marrs, the continue this tradition. We thank you fbr at Common Threads director of the Martin LutFier King. Jr. Cen your attentk>n to this vital Issue affecting the Vermont civil unions By Patty Hayes ter. Her message of unity and her call for all community. are safe -- for now On an early Fnday moming In October, four of us to "reject rejection** brought us to our Sincerely, presents its members of the GAGV Youth Group, an feet with loud cheers several times. Members of the Board of Directors of the By Jennifer 1^ Gravitz, Esq. aduk bcilitator and myself boarded a van Ofthe many profound moments I experi Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley Love(ly) news! Once again, the citizens of enced during the weekend, one ttiat has the great State of Vermont have voted to headed for the Common Threads Camp stuck with me the most was a conversation Letters continued from p. 2 support the politicians who created Civil being hetd in Fishkill. N.Y, Now in its third year. Common Threads is I had with a young man who was from a small for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), contends Unions. The most historic recognition of a weekend-bng camp designed to bring to town in a very conservative part of the state. that "healthy eating habits are especially im our ^milies and source of sweeping legisla 3'''^ Annual Sweetheart Ball & gether gay, lesbian, bisexual and straight youth Before die closing ceremony, I found him portant for individuals living with HIV and tive protections, the Vermont Civil Unions, to talk about and work on ending homopho sitting on the floor quietly weeping. I sat AIDS, as nutritional status is a modulator of remain safe. bia in our schools and communities. This dovm next to him, put my arm around him the inunune system and a major factor in Here are the particulars. Fair-minded year, over 130 youth from New York City, and said nothing. After a minuce or cwo, he survival. Nutrient-rich, low-fat foods such as Vermonters ignored the aggressive and vi Albany, New Jersey, Rochester, Connecti- looked up and said *Thls Is the first time in my legumes, grains, fruits and vegetables are the cious homophobic campaign ('Take Back Silent Auction cuc Minnesota and several downstate coun whole life that IVe felt human. Until this best choices for supporting immune fiinction- Vermont") to oust all politicians who sup ties came together to share their stories, weekend. I thought I was the only one." ing and regularly achieving a clean, pathogen- ported the Ch^il Union law. Govemor Dean, work and laughter. "I know," I said, "but when you feel like free food supply." who signed the Ch^il Unk>n bill into law, won During the course of the weekend, youth youVe the onty one, remember this week Barnard adds that "because meats, eggs and reelection by a significant margin. All of the were given the opportunity to participate in end." dairy products are high in saturated fat, low in State Senators who voted for Civil Unions a number of events including workshops on immune supporting nutrients, and more likely were reelected. Although 16 Civil Union supporters lost their reelection bid to the homophobia. HIV/AIDS, racism and sexism, A place where I was to contain pathogens, these foods should be Vermont State House, Civil Unions are safe and creative expression workshops including avoided by individuals living with HFV and accepted as I am from challenge by a margin of 10 votes. creative writing, visual arts, videography and AIDS." theater. The weekend also Included different By Samuel Ramos, Youth Group Member AIDS is a disease of immune system exhaus What does this mean? In a nutshell, it recreational events, like a ropes course and a When Tm at school. I hear homosexual tion. Consumption of arumal products from means that approximately 900 Civil Union Hadloween party. comments coming from every direction. unsaiutary factory farms, where animals are couples (approximatety 600 non-Vermont In addition to the workshops, the organiz Someone even changed my last name from treated with various hormones and antibiotics, resident couples) stand ready to welcome ers arranged for us to hear a number of Ramos to "Ram-ass." and are fed non-organic food containing p>es- the dawn of the new gblt civil rights move exceptional speakers. The first nighc we Common Threads v^^as a place where ticides, exhausts the immune system, forcing it ment by pushing for recognition of their heard from Jamie Nabozhny, who was the people accepted me the way I am. I made to batde salmonella, ptomaine, toxoplasmosis, Civil Unions all across the nation. fk^t person in the United States to sue and friends instantly. Everyone got ak>ng. For the E.Coli or other disease organisms. What can you dol Pack up your honey for win against his schoo! district for not re- very flrst time, I felt accepted. I've never felt Because studies have shown that the aver a weekend in Vermont and celebrate a Civil sp>onding to the homophobic violence and so comfortabte age life expectancy of vegans (people who Union. Encourage your fHends to do so. Use harassment he suffered. By the end of the weekend, everyone was consume no animal products) with HIV is your membership in the Empire State Pride The second day, Steven Cozza. a high crying. No one wanced to leave. The night significandy longer than the life expectancy of Agenda, Human Rights Campaign, Lambda school senior, spoke. Several years ago, after before we lefc I saw my friend crying, and I other HIV-positive people, health clinics in Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Na tional Center for Lesbian Rights to de learning of the Boy Scouts' discriminatory asked her why. She said she never feh: so Europe ofien recommend vegan diets to HIV- mand state and national recognition of Civil practices against gay and bi scout leaders, much love before. This was such a great positive patients. By contrast, Rochester area UnkHis. Hoki these or^nizations account Steven started a national group called **Scout- experience for me. I think everyone should AIDS treatment specialists and service agen Bring your sweetheart or meet a sweetheart able to make Civil Unions a top priority. ing for All," and has collected tens of thou get a chance to go at least once. cies tend to recommend, or at least do not Email your Civil Unkm triumphs and struggles discourage, animal consumption. The food viotence, to regain control over the vkrtim. to me (jlgnge@ricedu) so that we can share this pattern of abuse resulted in the victim served at the annual Dining for Dollars AIDS being cut off from fnends and bmily, and The third is usingyour supports co develop fiindraisingeventin Rochester and AIDS Roch our stories and collaborate on gakiing more feeling afrakl and responsible for her ex- a pbn for how you y^ant to deal with your recognition. ester-sponsored picnics contradicts their goals partner's beiiavk>r. This victim further stated, situation. This may include pursuing an order Stay tuned for the February issue of the SATURDAY, FEBRUARYIO, 2001 of promoting optimal human health. "I felt like I never knew what was going to of protection through Criminal Court, seek Etrtpty Chset for a detailed analysis of the Of course, people who are HIV-negative happen, ic was alt my bulc and I was alt alone." ing supportive counseling for you. and taking kidWklual and collective efforts to bring full also benefit from saying no to eating animals. Victims also stitt feet love or caring for the steps to leave ttie rebtionship. equality to all hunllies. Dr. William Castelli directs the Framingham abuser, and hope that of the many promises As a friend or ^mily member of a victim. 6:00 p.m. Dinnerir 8:00 p.m. Dancing Heart Study, the longest-running epidemio to change, this time things will be differenc you may be the one that the victim tums to logical study in medical history. Castelli con Violence continued from p. I When i am presenting to groups it is not firsc Wtiat can you do? Listen. Believe Reas cludes that vegans "have the lowest rates of affiliations and sexual orientation. Intimate uncommon for someone to ask me, "Why sure your friend or family member ttiat no coronary disease ofany gtoup in the country... parmer vk>lence Is defined as a pattern of don't vktims leaver I r«(pond by remkiding one deserves to be hurc Offer to help. Four Points Sheraton Downtown Rochester they have a fraction ofour hean attack rate and abush^e behaviors, which inckxJes emotional, my audience diat rebtionships are compli As a neighbor, be witling to call 911 if you they have only 40 percent of our cancer rate. psychological, sexual, financial and physkal cated and tiiat we have all "stayed" k>nger in hear or see kitimate parmer atnise. On the average, they outlive other people by abuse, used by the abuser to exert power some situation in our lives ttian what may As a community, we need to become about six years.'* and control over an intinute parmer. The tiave been in our best interest for all the same educated about and speak out against do For more information: 716.244.8640 Beyond the human health benefits of a ve abuser systematically uses abusive behavk>rs reasons I have heard from victims of intimate mestic viotence We need to continue to gan lifestyle, one would like to believe that the to threaten. Intimkbte. control and Isolate parmer abuse. I also remind my audience ttiat work towards change thac will provkie fbr AIDS epidemic would help make those di the other person. Gay or straighc nriost of any of us could find ourselves ki this situation, greater support for vktim safety* and tioM I rectiy or indirecdy affected by it more compas tfie dynamics are the same However, for gay and diat my hope woukJ be ttiat we wouki ttatterers accountable. Woridng together sionate and sensitive to the sufferings of oth couples the abuser can threaten to "out" the reach out and askfor help, as no one does this ttiere is tiope. ers. victim to friends, funliy. chiMren and em alone. For tnore informathrttCorOaatheAkemathf^ ^V^ Modem agri-businesses confine fix>d ani ployers, further creating a sense of fear and Lasdy. it Is noteworthy ttiat many times an fdr Battered Women's confkhtttkil Crisis hodhe mals in filthy cages, stalls, crates or sheds that Isobtion. abuser will provkie rationales or excuses for at 232-7353 or TTY 232-174L deprive them of the ability to move around. It Is knportant to note ttiat sundvors of tils or her behavior, such as anger, akoiiol or STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE AR Gay Alliance Frequendy, these arumals cannot even posi domestic vk>lence indksite that their rela odier drugs and stress. Certainly a person TICLES ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE of tiie genesee vaiiey tion themselves comfortably. They ate sub tionship with their abusers dki noc start out wtio engages In alxisive beiiavior can be angry IN THE LGRT COMMUNITY. jected CO cruel procedures such as branding, badly, in fiict diey describe their abusers as or stressed, or have problems with akohol Hie Empty dowt fo avaMUe s dehomk^ castration, and, in the case of laying belrig loving, caring, charismatic and totally or other drugs, Ixit diat b not an excuse for hens, forced survation to shcKk their wom- focused upon them. However, ki time tfiat abusWe beiiavior. h b knportant to remem Canaltowii toffee Heeater^ Open Ticket Information Otiier Ttety Tidbits out bodies to produce more eggs. At die slat^* focus became negative and painful Because ber thac the person commitcing die abuse b Aims MCX, femmePub . 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OHttMdbli, Bedwior FMVMC AI8S mals *— the average American meat-eater is victims but as the source of ttie problem. ner ^use b to let someone know wtiac b (avaiiabie at the GAGV) responsible, in a lifetime, for the abuse and HocfeMlM^ fell; Spto Cvl^ ir DJ wiii be playing your favorite dance tunes from As one vktim sakl to me, **! didn't think I happenk^taB(toafrland.cafl9ll If you art * A selection of vegetarian & non-vegetarian dinners available slau^ter of some 2300 chickens, 90 turkeys, was being abused, I wasn't being hie** Al- in danfar. 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EVENING OF ELEGANCE: The Color Outside die Line Crew hosted a Pajama Party on Nov. 3, and a formal Gala on Nov. 4 at Dandrea's Party House (above).
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HAIL TO THE QUEEN: Naiomy Kane won die Miss Gay Rochester 2000-2001 tide at The kifemous Doktor Laura pinata. Right. "Zahn** from "Farscape" won Best Costume the 30th Miss Gay Rochester Pageant at the Four Points Sheraton on Nov. 12. This year's Gay Community Halloween party took promises to retum next year with her buddy. place Oct 17 at thc White House in Webster Park. Reverend Phd^. The party was certainly hopping, as masses of Many cans of fbod were collected for the ghosts, ghouls, and devils danced through the night AIDS Rochester fbod pantry, donated at to the tunes of DJ Cindi. The ever-popular costume thc door by the evening's guests. A big contest saw such sights as the "thc Blair Bitch thanks goes to everyone ^liho helped out, Project," and the cnrirc crew from "The Price is and tt> Paul at Outlandbh for generously Ri^t" (even Bob Barker)! donating prizes for the evening's contests. The big surprise of the night was thc appearance COAP hopes everyone had a good time, audi ofthe hideous "Doktot Laura" fnftata. The devilish adds, "Stay tuned for additional photos on] crowd took great care giving Doktor Laura thc gayrochester.com!" ••biological error" stick until she spilled candy. She A Village Halloween
Hostess Aggy Dune. are all performers,; Guagiiardo owns Club Miss Gay Rochester Marcella in Buffalo, (MLTV stands for thc turns 30; now oldest owner's drag names: Marcella, Liza, Torre, and Vicki, respectively.) They see the Pageant as a Top: Asya Bbck says goodbye Bottom: Nak>my fens. gay pageant in 13S. way to unite the Rochester community, and to show the city "how classy and accepted female Darien Lake, Miss Gay Rochester 1999. tinue to appear here and in Buffalo. She will By Cindy Mindefl-Wong impersonators are," says Deak. speaks ofdie Pageant's integrity: "Miss Roch- seek tides in other pageants in die U.S. and This wasn't just any yeaa: for the Miss Gay "The Pageant gamers respect for the gay ester has the reputation of being a true pag- Canada. Rochester Pageant. The year 2000 marks the community," adds co-owner Sand, "because it eant. fair and unbiased. Thc queens can stand Pageant owners recognized two long-rime event's 30th anniversary, making it the okkst shows how we all pull together. Wc attract a bchiiyi it Ruks arc basic; expecutions are st^sporters ofRochesiergay community. Dottic gay pageant in the U.S.; and it was the first time divetse audience, all ages and sexual prefer ^8^*" Bovcnzi, mother of thc late David Bovenzi, a Latina Queen, Naiomy Kane, took the crown. ences. Even families come." This year, five contestants vied for the recetved the Nicok Paris Award, and former Not only that: the crown was presented by the "We ligjit a spark here evety November," Pageant's trophies: Buffalo's Zsa Zsa and AIDS Rochester Director of Development pageant's first African-American ottdBrst non- Deak condnues, "and offer a fabulous show, a Miss Understood; and Rochester's Pandora Bill Pritchard received the Penot Award. Rochesterian Queen—1999-2000 winner Asya night of sequins." It's a gift to the entire city, a Boxx, Naiomy Kane, and Sabrina Danieb. The judges'decisions were as follows: Miss Black of Buffalo. night on the town as glamorous as a Las Vegas Theconq>etitionb<^anindiemoming,when Congeniality: Miss Understood; Evening •*VC'eVe come a long way," says co-owaer floor show. each participant appeared in business dodies Gown: Naiomy Kane; Talent (tie): Zsa Zsa; Michael De^ "since the Pageant was fust a befote a five-judge panel for a personal inter- Nak>my Kane; Second Runner-up: Miss Un- On Nov. 12, the 700-plus spectators who Above: cwo guys check out the scene on Chrbtopher St as the 27th annual Village bar show." view. That night, the participants competed in derstood; First Runner-up: Pandora Boxx; stuffed the Four Comers Sheraton Grand Ball Halloween Parade gets underway. Above righc Potato-heads do their thing on Dominkk Local oral history traces the Pageant's ori three additionalcat^ories: Swimsuit, Evening Queen: Naiomy Kane. room seemed to agree. From first-timer Rebecca St. Righc Giant skeletons danced gaily down the streets. The theme for the Parade was gins to a 1970 HaUoween costume ball. Says Gown, and Talent '''Naiomy won on the basis of her interview Wortman, to perfonner Shaka, who has sup SclFi, and many aliens were in evklence. Including a humongous "Sand Worm" with blue Deak, "After that, the gay community decided Local performer Aggy Dune returned for and her ^eni," explained judge Paula Taylor, ported the Pageant for the last nine years, to electricity playing about inside it, taken from the sei fl novel/movie Dune that we wanced our own ball," and for several Albert Wurzer, a 29-year old Pageant "vet her ninth year as host A master of improv, she Added Wayne Esposito, "During her perfor* years, drag costume balls were hosted at Mama eran," the enthusiasm was unanimous. This bantered with the audience in a succession of mance, the eneigy in the room just skytock- Taccooe's and the Labor Lyceum on St Paul has exceeded my expectadons!" gushed show-oft gowns and fierce bk>nde wigs. "I eted!" Naiomy staged a feisty Latin carnival- St. **Thc Jcwcl-Box Revue" evolved, perform Brighton resident Wortman. Added Edie love the live interaction with thc audience," style rendition of Gk>ria Estefan's "Higher," ing regulady at Jim's and other area gay bars. Becker, a Penfield resident at her fifdi Pageant, she sakl bter. Crowned Queen in 1990, Aggy accompanied by four dancers, Eventually, each bar developed its own con "This is one of the best nights out" And the received a plaque commemonting her tenth Nak>my first entered a drag contest in her test. Pageant continues to evolve year after year, anniversary with die Pageant She performed native Puerto Rko when she was 18. Now a In 1984, performers Rondretta, Thomas says Shaka. "It has become mote diverse. There several numben, as dkl former Queens Liza, co-owner of Mudier's , she performs diere Cacone, and Robert Fox established the Ps^* is a wider variety of gtrb, more shapes and Headier Skye, TifiBusy Love, Ambrosia Salad, regulatiy and envoys introdudng audiences to eant as a woddng business and foimalized the siaes^** andOarienLake. Latin mugjc «i perfonn because I can hdag R^nif^Queen AsyaBbckptesentedduee bigness lo people,*" she says, "aod I give ail rules, moving the event to larger venues. When Indeed, MLTV strives to make die Pageant the last of die three died in 1993, the Pageant teewell soag;i, bringing the audience to its my tips back as donations to charity.** accessible to alL Unlike other VS. and Cana feetwidiTinaTunier'sTroudMary,"Donna Aa Queen, NakMny wiD continue her work Monthly for was left to current owners, MLTV Produc dian competitions, eiq>lains co-owner Wayne tions. Summer's "Last Dance,** and "One Moment to increase AIDS swaienets and wiU partid- E^oaito^^^eace oot pact ofap^eant system, in Time''by Whitney Houston. As Queen, pate in bcal fundnstecs over die oext year, as Rochester's Men The four partners—^JoeGus^ianio, Wayne so competitors don't have to win eb^vhetc Asya has perfenned kically at sevend fwid- well as in die G^ Pnde Pasade and die Gay £^>osito, Jimmy Sand, and Michael Oeak — first- raben for die gsy community and will con- AOiafice Pknk.
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Rodriquez's lives reflected in a way that includes the difficult coming-of-age teens experience when thcy at intense physical presence is so genuine that have been on the market for generations, and issues and choices that they encounter, as tempt to overstep rigidly enforced gender she dwarfs the rest ofthe cast Recently, Tbe a lot had families that grew up in this nieighbor- Of^jposed to the superficial view of youth pro boundaries. Indeed, these films, Cirifight and Nettf York Ttmes compared her to "Marion hood. vided by TV? Planned Parenthood's Education &Uy Elliot, share some uncanny siinilarities. Brando in his smoldering prime." And it's EC: Could you talk about the exhibit Tlirough Drama Program is the producer of Both fiilms center around lower-income,singje- true: Rodriquez looks and acts with a simi next year at the Museum and Science Cen Teen Impact Theatre, which involves local youth parent households where a well-meaning fa larly deliberate power. At the same time, her ter? What will that be about and what will in presenting interactive scenes that tackle is ther expects his children to conform to strict womanhood remains unquestioned: she you do as a consultant? sues of health and sexuality. The Theatre, which and confining codes of behavior. Moreover, doesn't cross-over into mere masculinity as NR: The working tide for the exhibit is performs at local schools, churches and other each film allows these children to develop inti much as she embodies a strength that rede "Diversity in Rochester's History: a Tour," organizations, gives participating teenagers a mate bonds with their respective mentors. fines gender division. Like Lucy Lawless of and it is scheduled for September 2001 through chance to explore these issues, in addition to Shared concems aside, these films vary widely Xetta or Franka Potente of Ratt hola Rati, August 2002. Thc centerpiece will be a photo developing drama skills, leadership and self- in tone and scope. Ofthe two, Stephen Daldr/s Rodriquez embodies the new century's Ama graphic exhibit on the first 25 years of the confidence. BiUjf Elliot has proved far more commercially zon chic ~ muscled women who fend for Market (which was built in 1904). The Mu Ew Quimbaya-Winship, director, and successful. People ofall ages and interests are themselves against the forces of institution seum wiliflSake the Albert R. Stone Negative Heather Reportp, assistant dixector, say that flocking to the theaters to see it (Only some of alized sexism. Such women may or may not Collection photos, especially those ofthe eariy although Plarmed Parenthood is well known the buzz is due to its substantial publidty. The be lesbian; but regardless of sexual prefer market, the focus of that exhibit for its involvement with teen pregnancy issues, last few years have shown that fUms by and ence their presence is deddedly queered in One of the things I hope to be doing as a the agency does much morc. Teen Impact about British peopleare highly regarded here.) the face of traditional gender codes. Above- from Qrlfight Below: from Billy ElHott consultant for the exhibit is letting them know Theatre deals with topics including abstinence, Dubbed "this year's Fall Mottty;' Billy Elliot Girifight b^ns simply enough: Diana's what resources are available outside the Mu Members of Planned Parenthood's Teen Impact Theatre. birth control, dating violence, homophobia, makes the perfect holiday feature: its ultimately poker-playing father sends her to a Bronx seum. For instance, I've recendy found some peer pressure, HIV/AIDS, sexual decision between himself, Reporto and thc teens: "the thc audience for the interactive phase. Ew uplifting, inspirational tone suggests hope for boxinggym to retrieve her brother, Tiny, and wonderful material at the Irondequoit Histori making, sexual harassment and other issues more democratic the better." Quimbaya-Winship said, **We open it up to the audiences who want a well-made, feel-good pay his trainer. When she sees Tiny getting cal Society. (Irondequoit was once a major that confront today's young people. "Wc try to get as diverse a gtoup as pos audience and Heather and I negotiate a conver film. Not so with Cirifigbt, the more artistically abused by a punk, she belts the bully with her farming and greenhouse area which supplied The Theatre is the largest pan ofa rhrcc-part sible," Quimbaya-Winship said. "If we had all sation with them about what the characters are honest and consistent film ofthe pair. bare fists, sending him reeling with a mouth the early Market; the House of Guitars was program, which also indudes a professional suburban or all inner ciry Idds, we wouldn't doixig and why. The audience can ask the char Director Karyn Kusama's debut, Girifight^ ful of epithets about how girls shouldn't do originally the Irondequoit Grange, where farm training seminar for those who work with youth, reflect both experiences. It's a struggle to acters questions direcdy and the actors answer begins with the sound of flamenco music. This such things. Tiny (played with believable ers met to organize.) and customized programming on other issues write the scenes, even though they're short, as the characters. The goal is to problematize touch seems entirely fitting, since this propul sweetness by Ray Santiago) is clearly not the EC: What do you try to do in your work? which are within Plarmed Parenthood's pur about five to 10 minutes, but a lot goes into the issue so there are no easy answers. Heather sive film about dreams, hard work, and gender boxing type. He'd rather hole himself up in NR: In the past I primarily worked with view, such as child sexual abuse. that It's a creative challenge." and I stand on the sidelines and referee.... I'm inversion cinematically fuses the intricate art his room and draw while listening to acoustic Metro Justice's 7V Ditiner (thc progressive Ew Quimbaya-Winship said, "Auditions are The Theatre has performed at high schools interested in finding tactics to combat behav of boxing with the complex dance of love. jazz. Although initially embarrassed that his p>olitica] group produces a public access cable held in the spring, and we look every year fbr 12 and middle schools including the Harley iors kke homophobia. At the end we do forum Each scene is therefore punctuated with music sister has defended him,Tlny eventually sup TV show, and abo teaches video to youth to 14 teens living in thc greater Rochester School, the School of the Arts, Nathaniel theatre, asking "Where was the first time the that underscores the physical and mental rigor ports Diana's obvious talents in the ring. groups). I have long been interested in com area.... We try to sj^t it evenly between giris and Rochester, Wilson Magnet, Monroe Middle character could have made a point about ho of the film's sensual, raw-powered heroine, Naturally, her boxing endeavors must re munity video. In the past I thought of my work boys, ages 15 to 20. In the audition process we School, Freddie Thompson, Edison Tech, mophobia.^ We replay the scene and when the Diana Guzman. main a secret between them, since Diana's as working with other people, especially teach moment comes the audience yells, 'Freeze!' took not only for acting skills but more for BOCES and Norman Howard. They have As an 18-year-old girl with a lethal hook, father (Paul Calderon) will not allow his ing video, and I considered video as a political Then they say, *Hc could have done this or enetgy and enthusiasm, and wiUitigness to align also appeated at several United Church of Diana consciously shuns the limits of tradi daughter to do sometiiing so unlady-like. In tool. This is thc first project that's my own that' So we have those people come down and themselves with Plarmed Parenthood's tnis Christ churches and MCC, and performed for tional femininity. Unlike her peers, she doesn't one scene, Diana asks her father for some personal work. act the scene themselves, showing what they Girifight takes an interesting twist Enter Adrian, she calls him on this hypocritical attempt to sion, that every child should be a wanted child. local Girl Scout troupes. tart herself up and compete for guys. Instead, spending money, and he refuses on thc EC: I know^ youVe videotaped some Gay would have said or done. If we have time we an impressive featherweight who is being show interest in her well bdng, he knows that We're also looking for teens who arc interested The homophobia scene begins with Dave, a she seeks independence and demands the re grounds that she doesn't "deserve" it. "What Pride marches in past yeara. Have you ever nught go through four or five people, explain groomed for the pros. Played by the remarkably he has no choice but to face her. in the health/sexuality issues we deal with, and new guy in town, who has been hanging out spect of others based on her individuality. In do you need money for?" he asks. "To go buy ing the tnoment and the different tactics that pretty Santiago Douglas, Adrian meets Diana, Part of what makes Girlfi^t so impressive considered a documentary on thc history who arc interested in being peer leaders and over the summer with his friend Nick. He one telling scene, she mocks girls who "spend make-up or spend it at the malls?" '*You could have been used. Each tactic brings up a and his worid is tumed proverbially upside down. is the way Kusama feminizes Adrian. A few of the local gay community? peer educators. We can teach them about the retums to school in the fall and wants to be on hours putting on lipstick so they can blow know I'm not like that," Diana retorts. new problctn, a new issue. I like to end by Watching her hone her raw power into intelligent days after Diana takes her lover down, Adrian NR: I do have some Pride tapes, and it's atre and about health and sexuality informa the football team, but the captain, Shane, finds some guy." In another scene, she teases her **Would it kill you to wear a dress once in a saying. There arc no easy answers, but we want craftsmanship, he begins to fail in love with her. approaches her, honest and humbled: "So, something I've, thought about doing. I'd love tion, but the desire to be leaders is important" out that Dave is friends with Nick, who is soon-to-be boyfriend because he complains while?" hc volleys in disdain. Cleariy he's to do that after I finish this never-ending to explore and dialogue over these issues."' troubled by his daughter's lack of femininity, She's keen on him, and their matched interests will you love me now?" hc asks. "Probably," Heather Reporto said that thc troupe worked perceived as being gay. fThe troupe deliber that girls are only interested in mming pro: projccd partially because he cannot accuse her of make them a unique pair — that is until they are she says. "Promise?" he pleads. They have with Tanya Smolinsky of thc GAGV to de ately leaves Nick's orientation a mystery to Reporto and Quimbaya-Winship said that "So, you're being exploited, ch?" If such state expected to fight one another in thc ring. been dancing around this moment for most EC: What differences do you see now in make thc point that homophobia negatively interactive theatre was created in the 1960s in ments seem too sophisticated for a young being feminine. velop their homophobia scene, in the same way of thc film; while boxing they often found the lgbt commimityy as opposed to how it impacts everyone's lives, whether they are gay En^and, and simultaneously in Brazil, where woman, that's because Diana is mature be Tiiose with long memories may recall that that they worked with AIDS Rochester on the In this film's most jarring scene, Diana each other dutching in a strange parody of was 'when you first came out? or not.) Shane, and later Dave's sister Liz, Augusto Boal developed whac hc called thc yond her years. Her mother's mysterious death Rocky's wife — also named Adrian — usually HIV/AIDS scene, and with Alternatives for looks out her window at night and sees a embrace; now that the war has ended, they NR: \Xlien I first came out, I felt there was pressure Dave to drop "that faggot" if hc Theatre of the Oppressed. It is now catcliing has forced her to take a lead role in her house begged ring offidals to "stop the fight" when she Battered Women on the scene about dating woman saddled with two children. The screen can let the healing b<^^. Perhaps, then, the a lot of pressure on you to be in the butch/ wants to join the team and be accepted in his on in this country, with majorceniers at N.Y.U., hold, where she protects herself and her saw her husband getting pummeled by an oppo violence. "During thc summer training session faded to black, and the next thing we see is true triumph of Girfyht is that Diana has not femme space, and while I wasn't against that, new school. in Seatde and in Omaha. For more infonna younger brother from the sexist, violent code nent In Girlfi^t Adrian attempts to talk Diana the teens devise the scenes based on role play her approaching Toiy's trainer fbr lessons. confused respect with love. Now thac she has 1 was more one of those people who didn't tion, or to hire Teen Impact Theatre to do a of her father's world. out of the fi|^t before it starts, not because he is ing, using the information we've given them," At the point in the scene where Dave has to She then forges a bond with Hector Oaime eamed her right to the former, she can accept want to wear a suit and tie. I felt I was in a performance, call Planned Parenthood at 346- concerned about her, but because, in the back of Reporto said. Ew Quimbaya-Winship added confront what is happening and decide what Diana Guzman is played with impressive TiteUQ, her gruff but harmless trainer, who the demands of the other. different space, and didn't like the pressure to 2771, extension 340 (Ew) or 343 (Heather). his mind, hc realizes that she might win. When that creation of the scenes is a collaboration to do, the scene stops and the troupe turns to authority by Michelle Rodriquez, an actress becomes her surrogate father. At this point. be a certain way in order to be gay. That's why I feel there's a lot more variety and a greater Artist seeics partner day life setting. I try not to make it too erotic range of possibilities for people today. things like trees and wreaths, and I think some — there's a sensuality without being blatandy Books for and about youth: Real Boys* Voices, Revolutionary Voices EC: What has been your experience virith ofthe vegetable vendors will be here too. Ill be By Susan Jordan sexual. I'm trying to show different aspects of feminist organizing? at thc enclosed shed selling calendars — I'm Artist Joy Atgento is looking for a business lesbian lives," Argento also does portraits on ByThe Reverend John M. Ketdewell, A.B., is boys who have perpetrated the killing or boys as young as 11 years oid, who hadn't even hit friends can help boys, and one of the major NR: IVe always felt that politically I've that person frozen in the comer at the far end. parmer to help her find a wholesale market commission: *S3»romen, men, cats, dogs." MA. M J>iv., Religion and Educadon Con- maiming of othets in schools diat has so puberty yet, who told me that homophobia — sections is entitled. Educate Boys About worked primarily with feminist groups, rather EC: What are the themes in thc video that for her realistic portraits, which she currendy While she is making sales on e-Bay, where aultant for the Coalition for Safer Schools of shocked our country in the past two yeara. thc fear ofbeing, or being pcrcdved as, gay—is Homophobia. This section is so important to than gay groups as such, but in the feminist you've already completed, and that you'll seUs on e-Bay. Argento, who grew up in East about 100 of her prints are available, Argento New York State No book or atticle supports with so much the greatest obstacle to their devdopment into our concems, I need to quote extensivdy groups I've felt that lesbians were basically thc be following up in other forms? Syracuse, $a)rs, "I love details; the more details would like to reach a latger gay and lesbian RialBttyr Ka«r/, by William S. Pollack, Ph.D. evidence the tuidetstandif^ of The Coalition healthy, happy boys." from it: movers and shakers. I was one of the early NR: The originai tape is a history of all the I can get in the better." audience. In pursuit of this goal she wants tt> NY: Random House, 2000. that the root cause of schoc^ vk>lence is the Dr. PoUack supports with extetisive evidence "....To be a competent mentor, you must members of Rochester Women Against Vio public markets in the city since it was founded Argento uses a variety of techniques, in* find someone who could handle the business This book by a distinguished psychologist way schoob overlook or even tolerate che the view that the humaruty and petsonhood of take the time to overcome any awkwardness lence Against Women, and Women's Action — there were three in the l9th century before eluding oil painting, air brushing, computer details of going wholesale, while she takes and professor at the Harvard Medical School, way kids are treated in the school environ almost every boy is diminished by striving to live about the topic and talk openly with (the boy) for Peace, and IVe been involved with the this Market was built. It's also a history of graphics, and pencil sketches. She has re and nationaily recognized authority on the ment, and the author identifies homophobia up to what he calls the "Boy Code," "the impos about the ways in which he, and all of us, can peace and justice presence in the Memorial marketing and food distribution, and the rela cendy started working with watercolors, psychology of boys, should be required read as a msfot £ftctor in such school environ sible test of masculinity." He says the "b^gcst transcend the stereotypes and hatred that still Day Parades, TTien 1 got involved with Metro tionship between thc growers, vendors or huck which she finds "vcry tough." Her subjects ing fbr parents of boys, teachers, counselors, ments* An entice section of the book is de taboo of the Boy Code" is to ^>pear vulnerable, exist in our sodety.... Tell him it's fine ifhe is Justice at a time when a lot ofwomen began sters, commission men and others who have are usually women together, gay men, or therapists, mentors and friends of boys. This is voted to recent interviews with boys in and thereby feminine. 'The worst insult a boy sweet, loving, gende, or vulnerable, or if he working with that organization. sold here, and of the different kinds of people animals (both pets and wildlife). She com not a book about spedfically "troubled" boys, Licdeton, Cbk)^ and it should be disturbing can experience is to be called Vrimp,' 'fiig,' 'homo,' chooses to partidpate in activities that in I really like Metro Justice because it's a who shopped here over the years, and it in* mented, "Gay subject matter is what I want buc abouc all boys. that att the boys, to some degree, sympathize or Vuss.*" All boys. Dr. PoUack believes, arc some cultures might have once been seen as fusion ofwomen, labor, civil rights, health and eludes a litde about the effect of supermarkets to get into more and more, especiaily the RMolBvys* Vmtu follows Dr. Pollack's first with tbe kBecs, though not with whac they cruelly straight-iacketed by these fears. 'feminine.' When he b old enoi^^ co under environmental issues, and so on. I feel as and suburban development after World War II. women, that's where my passion is. Besides book, RMOIB^S, but a reader has thc sense that did, iWsnthing die terrible harassment that Although Dt, Pollack devotes a spedfic chap stand, lec him know chac you simply do noc though the issues are interrelated, and when It's also a litde bit ofa history of farming and doing it for myself, I'm trying to fill in a hole in the first book an editor was bteathir^ down pushed iOebokl and Harris to commit such a ter to 'Hiloaiing Out at Gay," most of the chap- care whedier he b gay or strait Talk to htm you're working on a single issue you lose si^t what happened to a lot of small family farms In in the art worid for women. Most of what's dus neck co make the book "popular." R§al honmdwtsect tecs, wid) dus emphasb on the baleful infiuence about radsm and hacred. Promise him that ofall that I think that when you gain insight in this area. Another theme is the relationship available for women in the shops is black and Bttys* Vokes^ because it is consttuaed on actual In an eariy sectkm of the book entided, ofdie Boy Code, ace rdevant to the conoems of you will stand beside him and activ^ wotk one area you gain in all studies. between the market and the commuruty around white photography." extended scatements of ''teal boys," has an ^TbeLastHufdktTheCcuelcyofHoaMipho- till • e^w^mtm*Zn^ y>i iftgiiii tn '---- .i^ •LrL»li-a**;«M.«i-ii-^ widi htm to educace othecs about race, gen care of the art production and print-maltic^. EC: Getting back to the Market, you it, and all the changes the market community Ai^gentoj who is raisif>^ three kids with her authentidty and vivicfaiess ladek^ in die ficst bja," Bfc Meek leys, *'Nottnaneg what dicir tne woeiraoci. dtffugpc^ tt> Jive up to tne inipos- der, and sexuality. Moat inqxmant^ don't wait 'They don't have to have experience^" she yourself are now a Public Market vendor, has been through in the last 96 years. partner^ took several art courses in colk^, sexual otientation actually b, adoksscent boys iifaktettofmMailinicy,*leevesmostl>oyssad(a fbr a boy to becocne so upset about how says, **)ust wiUingness to leam, and a really go- book. since you've been selling the • calendats Tobtfyaetfry^tbePttblieMark$t200aCakt»dat but is basically seif-tau^t She says, "I've The Option fbr Safer Schoob is concerned often feel forced to hide theic ccue thoughts *%$ti boy b a sed boy"), and tnany so ftustcated get-'em attitude. The market in gay and lesbtaa things are going thac he takes drascic measures here. been drawing since I was about seven years and fedingi, puc aside chetc ficst intecests and that they act out in destructive wtya, violent either catsh Nattry at the Market tbe first tbrm Sattdtsys art work is wkk open." with the wdM>eif« ofgay, lesbian, bisexual, ^ndudingsuidde) to communicate hbangsc* NR: I've been selling calendars at the Public itt Des9tetber, or call (716)289-1779, &r mail old. I think 1 was bom with a pencil in my and transgender kkb, or kkb wbo ace hansscd passioas, aod di^ulse the vecy essence of ways. The possibifiqr of another Columbine b Inquire whether he gets teased ot bulbed, and Argento can be reached at her website, Market for weeks on Saturdays. The first three NERD1@mstt,eottt,[email protected] Tbeeal- hand." who tney tttte*** tt> pcotect themselves non ahvays diece, gn^cn die pecvattveness of chb whether people call him names like'fiiggot'or wttttit.artlr)ffoy,b^^ip,(oitr^ at her e-mail address, because diey ace pecceived that way; aod gitb Sundays in December, the Market will be hold ettdar is also avaiiabk itt kgai bookstores attd otber Of her work, Atgento sasd^ "Most of my the peinfid accusation tharshcy ace noc mas- ftuscntiDn. Srin^' Bottom hne: be ptuacuve in investi- attgelsads^aol^sotts, and by cell phone ac as weU as boys (and even school teachers and ing its armual "Holidays at the Market," with pettaes. pictures show women together in an every culioe enough^..** And futther on, ^I was One of che most moving parts of the book b (716)820-8525. admintstcacocs) can be cruel harassers of such Poohi gowtiimaci on n^icit p^ie kkls, at least by n^lect and indiffacncr, buc it deeply moved by die gceat number of boys. the final chapter that discusset 15 ways diac our culture and ooncecned pacents, mentors and IP H. B4 t"iV^i\'^'t^^W;^ i^^v>!< i^o'^»^ Frandsco's young dyke scene. It's as if a vcry a life-lofig process and I'm so gtatefid to the Books continued from previous page northeast I was in touch with some people one that overemphasizes the white, the male, Growing Up maternal dominatrix strapped her down, dosed commuruty of friends and contributors who gating how the Boy Code and homophobia are through organizing and knew that kick-ass the middle-class voices of our commuruty. her with Ritalin, and said, "Now Michelk, talked honesdy about these issues. affecting the boys you love. You might not queer youth were out there, writings perform How did you gather all ofthe writing and by Eric Bellmann you're going to focus on one year in San What are you be doing now that the only help improve boys' lives, you might actu ing makii^ art and actively isvohied in ttn^glbs art? Francisco, young lady, and you're going to collecdon ia finally published? s Ji ally save them." for justice. I knew we had alot to say and tCMis I staned by gathering more than 400 ad LIKE it." Well, I consider October a start, not a finish, Back to basics In rdation to boys, this, I believe, perfecdy of things we could teach one another. Thb dresses and 200 emails of bookstores, schools, Co-founder of the traveling giri-poetry cir iot Revolittiottaty Voi^s. The book's about com expresses the purposes and aims ofthe Coali book is just one ofthe ways I hoped we cquld gay-straight alliances, youth centers and queer One can't say it often enough: Manhattan is cus Sistet Spit, Michelle Tea casts an enchant munity, about educating ont another and in taboo. tion for Safer Schools. I also believe that any speak out and address the issues that affect bur organizations, and I sent out posters and let ing presence. She writes about Mission Dis spiring action, so it started, or re-starced, when This visit I vowed I'd trek up to The Clois one who is a parent of a boy or boys, who lives. ters announcing the project Only a few people trict dyke life with the authority of a village itwas finally rdeased. In October and Novem ters and I toyed with actuaUy taking the Grde N D YOU N D works with bo3rs in any professional capadty, What are some of theae isauea and how sent in submissions by the initial deadline, so WWj.i:'.''.g' -f'-.i-.i.i '•'•I.I.I.I.I I u fpi PFJWi'MW.i i.i.i.i.i.ii.i.i.j.ijii scribe. She makes offliand references to Hok Line cruise around Manhatun. I even stood on or who is a friend to a boy or boys — anyone axe they addreaaed in the book? over die next two years 1 did outieach. The ber we went to Seatde, Pordand, San Fran albums and Bikiru Kill songs, which makes the who loves a boy — has a moral obligation to Well, the work is multi-genre, so people process was long but necessary. I leamed a lot dsco, Richmond, Chicago, D.C, New York a subway platform and realized thc train on thc Guide ip Columns book a cultural feast for young queers who are get RealBttys* Vbioes, read it, take it to heart, and address different issues in different ways; about how those who are taught to speak up City, Syracuse, Boston, Amherst, Philly, At next platform would whisk me off to Brighton starving for representations of their real lives. lanta and Durham, over seven weeks, doing Beach: I've wanted to visit Littic Odessa for act on it. through poetry, prose, essays, journal entries, for themsdves are often the ones who speak ^ '• \irUt Ov \^/r^m^"''^>W^«^.«»M»^il.*^M^^ly»a•*1^'*»*L•WlM* jy,. Between girlfriends and tattoos, Michelle takes performances, open mics with local youth ever. Then something overtook desire and 1 artwork, interviews and spoken word-style up first, while those of us who are often si WrW•%^^^wmtVt^^|^^|^mft^•**M*^4*%^^t•-*^>^^*^*^**^^^\t^^ ^ us from party to party, job to job, and bar to An interview with pieces. That's part of what's so exdting about lenced, or have no reason to fear being misrep groups, workshops on art and sodal justice faltered. Thc Cloisters would bc just another bar. She honesdy describes her experiences as this book. It's not one type of writir^ one type resented, are not damoring to send our work and a few weekend-long anti-oppression stack of gray stones, the cruise would cat half a a sex worker, as a temp job grunt, and as a rock the editor of of story, or one type of person speaking. People off to a stranger who might edit, reject or use trainings. day, the Russians in Brighton Beach probably star of her own dykish design. From start to speak in different ways and this book makes the work for token "diversity." I leamed that I Also, my friend yk Hong and I co-founded sleep tiil noon. As those ambitions slip away, it finish. Tea fascinates. She is part crack-addled Vblces space for all of styk, voices and issues. needed to be more explidt about ttdto Ityas and an otganization called RESYST last March becomes dear once again, I'm a Manhattan street comer prophet: grating, speedy, disturb Amy Sonnie is a 24-year old queer/femirust/ I can't really put the diversity of the book co what this collection was all about that collaborated on the trip. It's a resource baby. ing, vital. writer/editot/activist. Committed to creating justice in just a few words. The works are about YouWe mentioned learning a lot from network for queer youth and queer youth ser I lived in Queens once and that was OK: I recourse is to buy a cup of overpriced coffee in Vakttcia gives me hope that young queers a forum for queer youth to speak out, she began oppression, identicy, survival and resistance. this pro|ect. What were the primary les vice providers. We're workingon political edu had a car and could zip across the Triborough order to use a john. Wait. I remember a public aren't going to settie for being dot.com zom working on the collection in R^voltttiottary Voices There's work on racial identity, knmigration, sons for you? And what were the biggest cation trainings and an arts, media and culture anytime. I've been to Brooklyn and it is mdeed restroom, reopened a few years back when Out of order bies. The moral of this story, kids, is that boys at 19, while attending Syracuse University. Origi schooling, coming out, activism and sex work. chaUenges? program foryoungqueer folks,especially youth just dandy, neat and reasonable — that's the Washington Square Park was renovated. I and giris need to read each other's books. We nally from Pennsylvania, she now lives in San Also on dass exploitation, eating disorders, from margin^sed communities. Forme it's an rub. Because when the sun comes up and I hit I think there are three main lessons for me. head there. By Kkk Read have much to say to each other. Right now, I'm Francisco where she writes for various publica HIV, gender-bending, hate crimes, mental Putting together a collection like this requires extension of the anthology ~ a home for the thc pavement, I can't leave New York and my Washington Square Park on Samrday is a finding that female and transgender wri ters are tions and recendy co-founded RESYST, a queer health, telationships, love and desire. There trust It means getting to know cvcrjronc, ask type of outreach and education I always con New York is only Manhattan. Boys who read giris who read major event. Thc dog run/playground is holding my interest more than guy writers. youth art, education and organizing project are 56 contributors widi distinct voices and ing for their input, making collective decisions sidered a part of this book. We're working on I've become a creature of rituab. There are boys who reaul giris packed—large and small, boisterous or meek, These are scary times for LGBT books. If This is her first book. lots to say. They're amazing. whenever possible and bdng accountable to getdng started now, fundraising, establishing a places I must pass, visit. Thc gallery at FIT (this I am generally not given to writing book re pure breed, mutt, as various as their owners — we're going to keep our bookstores open and thc contributors before anyone else. Second, I network of youth trainers and hopefully start season a Claire McCardell retrospective, no views. The queer writing community is so small How did this anthology come about? Did you seek out work addressing these preppy, tattooed, idling, nearby. As I enter thc our presses in existence, we have to reach learned that one book can't do everything or ing a queer youth activist magazine. Oh, and where near as much fun as last fall's Bob that when you write something remotely critical It really started with a vision to create a space issues when you started the profect? park I'm twice offered the chance to buy beyond gender and truly hear each other. For represent everyone. I consider this book a we're producing a CD of queer youth spoken Mackie show); Rockefeller Center (mainly be about a new book, its author puts you on a for queer youth to speak about ovrexperiences Yes and no. In the beginning I just waited to various drugs. No changes on this front. A adventurous boys, Michelle Tea and Alison starting point, a call to action for us to create word, as well, to help raise money for the tour. cause the falafel vendors near Radio City are permanent shitlist and bums black candles on in ottr oum voices. I was 19, in college at Syra see what came in. Honcstiy, I didn't know if I'd huge crowd packs the center. Mimes or jug Bechdel will be fantastic tour guides. They more than anthologies, more places where we It's called Matiifesto. thc best); whatever is currendy up at Wessel your behalf. This brand of vengeance is some cuse, and started the book as my thesis for receive atty submissions, let alone enough for a glers or break dancers at work. I go to the john. deserve to be bedtime reading for boys, girls, school in order to use thc resources I had book. I would be lying if I said I had tto agenda, can use our energy to affect change. And last, This is really just the beginning for this book O'Connor, MOMA's retail outiet; the Crunch thing, as a writer, that I totally understand. Plus, and trannykids cveryw^here. Well, well, well. Four urinals in a row and available to me at the university. so I made some suggestions for topics con I think, I learned what it means to create a and for the building of a more active, visible, gym at the end of Christopher St (I can gaze in it's weird to write about other writers because each occupied. It takes only seconds to note Kirk Read litres in San Francisco andean be reacbed I wanted to create a community forum using tributors might speak about family. I consider the contributors to this book consdous queer youth movement, I think Revo- the windows for hours). The list goes on and on. it's such a small scene that you're always, as we each man has a boner. A hard on. The first guy at KirkRead@aoLcom, creative work, not just essays, to teU our sto and everyone I have met along the way my latiottaty Voices reflects a lot of what's been When I stumble on change—thc wonderful say in San Frandsco, "two fiicks away." In other I believe art and writing are powerful weap is a hot blond in a warm-up suit and his dick is ries, and speak about the sodal and political family, and my community. goingon in the past decade in thc queer youth Italian bakery on Bleeker now a cruddy burrito words, my exes know your exes. Womanspirit ons against oppression. This book tteeded to at least 10 inches iong. Thc next two men are context ofour lives, our coming out, our lov commuruty, and we're just getting started. stand—I just groan and feel old. To my horror But two books just came out that I can't just speak to the many issues and intersections The biggest challenges have been the ways I gents of colorand one of them is bdng thought By Dr. Paula ing. I was lucky to have thc supportof profes Ad Hoc Housewares is closed. Another evening shut up about. They're by girls, so it's safe to say we're fadng, to represent those voices that ate have been challenged by thc contributors, by fully, patiendy stroked by thc chubby guy in sors and other students but, even more, co I head to Kiev on 2nd. Also dosed. Not to that my exes aren't doing their exes. They're deChelly most often unheard within the queer commu myself, and by thc importance of "affirmative Revolutionary Voices the last place nearest the wall. My goodness. I have an amazing community of queer youth Edited by Amy Sonnie worry, the Ukrairtian restaurant a few blocks two of the most important and entertaining nity: trans and bi youth, youth of color, mixed action-style" editing. The ongoing reflection can't believe my eyes. writers, artists and activists from all back blood youth, queers from low-income com on what this means for me as a white woman $11.95, Octobef 2000; Nonfiction Trade north is open and the food there is ideal for books I've seen in ages. Vakttcia (Seal Press) by Reclaiming Mind you, people are streaming in and out grounds and all over the country to work with. munities, young women, differentiy-abled editor from a mostiy middledass family: I had Paperback autumn. Cheap, too. Michelle Tea and Post-I>ykes to Watch Out For Christmas ofthe crapper, which I should add is a pig sty. Was this a conununity you were already youth and folks from outside the U.S. I made to really look at my own privileges and come to Alyson Publications, 6922 Holl>-wood It's perfect fall weather, ideal for Halloween, (Firebrand Books) by Alison Bechdd remind VC^en I think of Christmas, the firstpicture that No one bats an eye lash, appears to give a hoot. tapped into? this pretty clear in my original call for submis a deeper understanding of how to edit and Blvd. Suite 1000. Los Angeles, CA 90028. The brave hearts who believe less is more will us how complex and shifting our culmre has comes to mind is a candlelight church service Should have known, this is New York, after sion, so in that sense I had an agenda and it>vas ^^^&^ ^th contributors with equal rigor, af (323) 860-16045. not shiver the night away. And I'm right. One become. scene. My mother is playing the organ. She is I was involved locally with the queer com all, and I am the out-of-town hick. Should I to iri3/produce a book reflecting the status quo; firmation and friendship across the board. It's can never itemize all the bizarre sights of this After tearing through the latest adventures munity in New York state and parts of the fake washing my hands? Should I blush and seated in front of the church in her elevated evening. At dusk, six o'dock, the pageant be of Mo and her posse, I immediately wrote ImageArt continued from p. Bt leave? Naw. I ang^c into an empty spot and position at the center of everything. I am trying gins, slow at first, then a veritable onslaught of Alison Bechdel a gushing fan letter. I've been a watch. As if it were the Halloween parade or my best to sit quietiy with the other angels in the tribute to the eighth annual ImageOut Lesbian weirdness. It's a kick to see how the cops fan for years, but this one is my favorite. Thanks the marathon. Noching substantial happens. front pew so as not to knock off my halo. and Gay Film and Video Festival, and as a way assigned to manage traffic on Christophergiggle in part to thc transgender movement, thc tidy My sister sits in all her matronly glory at the The blond oozes attitude. He's showing off to involve more community artists in the an and gulp as each ncwwave of celebrants gurgles binary category of giri/boy, fag/dyke, and lib manger, in control of even die plastic baby yet remaining aloof. Porky is in seventh heaven nual October celebration ofour loves and our out from the Path station near Hudson. Pink eral/conservative have been destroyed. Bechdd Jesus. My brother saunters slowly down the and God knows what the two in between are lives. cheeked, husky cops smile and pose with yet is thc queen bee of a growing cadre of writers aisle carrying one of the gifts of the Wise Men. thinking. They have no expression. ImageOut board members David Emert aiiodier towering queen. Do you think the who acknowledge and cdebrate this complex His size 13 tennis shoes and white socks stick This is bke die old days, that's for sure. andJonTemplin; generously sponsored alien movies they see at their local multiplex ity. out from underneath the burgundy choir robe. THE Bac he Inr Before sex was political. When sex was just a ImageArt with a $500 personal gift for mon condition them for this madness? They remain Her readers ate richly rewarded. We get to My dad is sitting way in the back ofthe church perplexing urge, a drive that worked its way up etary awards for the winning artists. The juried cool. Everyone is cool. FYI the best costumes laugh as we watch Lois fall fbr her FTM me and when the singing stops, to my mother's and out. I am thrilled beyond measure. exhibit also had an unusual beginning: a first- I saw were two thirtyish guys completely en chanic, who wasn'tinterested prior to the tran horror, everyone hears him snoring. Embarrassed by my rapid descent into place tie between David C. Prusinski and Scott cased in bubble wrap ~ immense, bobbing sition. We get to watch Mo and Sydney work I always knew my mother found something iOiTn voyeuritis, I exit. 1 do notgo far. I sit on a ledge McCarney. James Estep then placed second. penisesi thdr way through a complicated cyber-romance important in partidpating in her Protestant and watch. Thc chubby guy and his playmate Thc staff at ImageArt is seeking GLBT Fve opted to stay four days after Halloween that may or may not violate their monogamy Mid-Westem church. I wondered about her LitOe^BCtof walk out. They drift away. That means two artists, volunteers, and corporate or individual into November and thc weather works out rule. We get to watch Clarice and Toru go into commitment to playing the organ every Sun empcy places. 1 watch everyone who enters, sponsors for next year's show. Work reflecting fine. 1 hang out in Bryanc Park waiting fbr the marriage counseling. This is vintage Alison day for over 40 years. Just this one act alone f/'i' ';.i'..(- ./ I . s ; V •- 'I'.'t (,i :n. i <,''.: i J' (' n spccubtii^ who among this Saairday crowd Weaver!/ new International Center fbr Photography to Wonderland, because the scrip gets curiouser an aspect of the GLBT experience and rela in^ht also be inclined to Sash his meat. The exemplified and hdped to solidify the Chris Bed and Breakfast .<^>en. ^ce Tm near the Public Library, I and curiouser. tionships are encouraged for subntission for point is, ofcourse, yoo can't tell. The blood is tian beliefs that shaped my consdousness as a (Smoke Free Facility, open year round — dieck out the redone Rose Reading Room os Here Bechdel is at her arch and sassy best, next year's show. proof Hc dtjcsn't look gay. (Sorry fbr the young child. VC^at, you may wonder, does a 7 miles from Letchworth State Park, and die third floor. It*s as good as any Ei^sh turning the dyke soap opera on its multiply- An informational meeting regarding cliche). I remm to the scene. Yep, all four budding young femirtist lesbian growing up in 25 miles from Ski Swain) manor house. ImageArt 2001 will be held at thc ImageOut places caken. pierced ear. Everyone, no matter ^^lac's be a smal! Arming commuruty in the center of the OPEN / DAYS A WEEK office in the Village Gate complex on Wedncs- The days pass. I rest up watching movies. tween thdr legs, should devour diis book. councry sift out of her carly Christian teach It b too much for mc. Once New York was 21 South IMain St day,Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. The office is located on Who knew there were four wonderful theatres Sadly, it's a swan songefEbrt fbr Nancy Bereano, ings? a veritable movable feast of sex hang-outs. Silver Springs. NY 14550 the second floor in the eastern wing near oo die third lower leve^ of the Virgin M^a who is dosing shop at Inrebrand Books in First and foremost, I leamed to sacrifice Four Beautiful Bedrooms Uny parks uptown, the tmcks at tught< various Monroe Graphics. •toceoa Broadway?The only place, ofall things, Ithaca, N.Y. after 16 years. Her press has been mysdf. The more you could make others happy Each with a "Private Bathroom" stretches of various avenues. It was a way of 271-6930 S^ see a Kurdish movie. 1 line up fbr half-price a vital and important oudet for a diverse spec- and give up your Sdf, the better. Taking care of For more information or directions, please life. I diought it had been eradicated. K^kd Full Breakfast Included in Rate dieaief tickets. New York is, in large part, crum of feminist and lesbian tides. Bereano's For Reservations/Rates Call call (716)482-5234.Thcstaff at Image Artwould off by disease and the yuppie fetish for com- yourself was considered selfish. It was only ^>oak satisfying culmral hungers. My appetites brave and noble energies will be sorely missed. 716.493-2434 like to thank all the individuals that submitted mitmenc. imporcanc to consider what others thought or work or volunteered to help make the first often are too odd for Rochester. Miss Micbelk Tea has been a very bad giri. needed. The less you knew about how you or My proximity to diis resurgence of old-time exhibition successful, and they look forward Saturday, my last day, is ^orious — suimy She smokes bummed dgarettes, drinks 40 oa. were feeling, the better tuned inro che needs of behaviors drives me to distraction. I flee to a e-mail: [email protected] to making ImageArt an aimuai event in the and clear, and I think it will be besc started in beers from bags and trades in giriftiends like the others you could be. Mor.;. r,; - ; ., movie, a gay-themed movie about less-than- www.littlebitofheaven. net future. CItinatown. I like the gendy shoving thcong. five-day Blockbuster rentals. She's the brash, This led to the next lesson: the preeminence happy boys in West HoUyvtrood. Progress, of Proprietor: Donald L. Kemo inspecting piles of strange vegetables, consid* speedy gadfly 'who crashes your parcy, empties of bdng ''ruce.*' Because your feelings were a sort. WANTED: eriog the denizens of murky fish tanks. After your fridge and slurps up every molecule of unnecessary and your needs sdfish, I leamed After tbemovie,dayltghtlifigefs and there is Vc^unteer to plow GAGV packing poking around » shoukl I buy yet anodier $t5 attention. You love her madly for it. that the best way to live was to be a good and no doubt in niy mind whac I wiB cb. I wtSk lot dudng the winter. IMiric? ~ I amble imrd) duoog^ Litde Issfy, Her first book, Tbe Passioaate Mistakes attd proper chamdeon. Paying rotal attention to MMMh lOUoehB » die pttric. Ye^sdB at it. like The Gay Allbnce b seeiting someone diifiai^ west soenuds Soho. Itttrirate Corrmpttott of Otte Girl itt Aaeerica others brought high praise. Anticipating their rve fliwqra «dd» 1 k>ve New Yoclu with their own plow who would be IV fiMniHaiicy of dus ipute U teauuiiflfg; I [Semiocext(e)] gave us fragmented glimpses of needs and reading chdr minds (espedaliy be willing CO keep the Communicx Center know these neighborhoods. Then, nits, I need her crazy-ass life, but Vakttcia offers a much fore they even had their thoughts) was pan of snow-free chb wincer. to take a piss and it rankles me that my only more cohesive, nuanced portrait of San the act. Please caH Rob at 244-8640 (exc H). J •>^r<: sion-makers are not wilUng to deal with risk, to spend our holidays separated from our pan To catalog gay life with the most repugnant This induded not bdng direct By listening controversy, or the possibiUty of a ne^igible If wc have learned anything from Over the next few issues ofthe Etttpty Closet, in safer sex. The same study in N.Y.C. showed ners because of our families' prejudices? Do and feared elements of civilization should put carefully to all verbal and nonverbal cues in audience. These treatments explain why les September's Banned Books Week, hopefiiUy we wiil address diese questions with three of that of the men reportirig Ecstasy use, 44 we have to lose our voices, ignore our feelings, a bun under any cowpoke's saddle. Never between the obscure talk about safe subjects bian and gay pubUshing compatties ebb and it*» the notion of promoting a need to stand up the most popular *'dub drugs" on tbe market percent reported having unprotected anal sex forget who we are? mind righteous zealots wanting to stampede (such as the weather), you could practice figur crest Uke a high tide during a harvest moon. and exerdse our literary fteedom. Then we today. in the past year while "rolling.** READ GAYUBEMATION\ I intend to ^>end the entire Christmas sea over the First Amendment—what really is ing out everything that was going on with When pubUshers and music producers as should sit down with a good book and watch Out discussion starts with the dub scene's So what do you do to stay safe and healthy? son looking at the worid ftom my own eyes. I bothersome is the subtie censorship practiced other people. Never speaking up yourself was sume that the customer base wiU not suppon the wodd grow around us. Lesbian-owned b%gest seMen Ecstasy. In a recent New York The first, and healthiest^ choice: Don't use at THEOLOGY! want to listen to myself, stay true to my own' within the publishing industry itself, specifi the ultimate sacrifice and the fastest way to work by lesbian and gay artists, it severely Rising Tide Press summed up the situation Qty survey, one third of gay men surveyed alL If you*rc going to use, thi ough, here are a beliefs, love and be loved, give and recdve, be cally muting ntinority voices. gain approval. restricts any chance whatsoever that their work best by stating, "Ifour business interests don't reported using the drug. Ecstasy, sometimes few tips to keep you safe: 1) Drink fluids. A B^inning January 21, a class will grateful and feel the wonder of being alive and Homosexuality is and always will be a dis Proper behavior was essential. I leamed to wiU get to the marketplace. Some threats come SUrt supporting our own print media, pretty referred to as **E." "X," "XTC," "Adam," or drink of water or Gatorade every hour or so form to read atid discuss the book experience all the joy that is here. tinct social reality. History tells us that all never tell anyone the truth about how I felt or from thc outside — antigay attitudes, espe soon there won't be a ptint media. Period." •*Rollcrs," is the street name for the drug goes a long way. 2) Rest Whik "roUing" you \Religion is a Queer Thing by Paula deChelly, Ph.D., is an educator and psycho dvilizations and sodeties are defined by art. what was going on in my family. That was daUy pressure from the reUgious right who Aathors note: The entire list ofthe 100 top chal MDMA. This drug has been around since the wiU feel Uke you have aU the energy in the therapist inprifatepractice ttfho spedali^s in tt>omen*s An artist's approach today should encourage I Elizabeth Stuart Sunday mornings, surely bad behavior that no one wanted to now refer to gay pubUshing as pubUc enemy lenged books ofthe last decade, andforthecakndaryear early 1900s, but has only recentiy gained popu worid... you don'ti Give your body a break. 3) ffvivth and spiritual unfiildment. and inspire by dispelling the notion so often 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to witness. I can't remember exacdy all the ways #1. AU books are being caught in a general 1999, can be found at: tifttmf.ala.org/bbooks/ larity for recreational use. UsuaUy taken in piU Don't mix drugs. Other drugs, including pre repeated by the same hostile critics who ex lwomen and men, LGBT and straight. this set-up shamed me, but I know there were downsizing. Growing ilUteracy, spiraUng book t^lOObanned books,htmL form. Ecstasy increases levels of serotonin, a scription drugs, can have some scary combo hale, "Gay-related art must incviubly be sec as many variations as occasions that it hap^ prices, chainstore and foreign competition, chemical in the brain. So why do people use iti* effects. 4) Use a reliable source. Ref>orts have ond rate because being homosexual itself is pened. How you acted was as important as Conundrums and the appeal of movies and the internet have The high experienced on Ecstasy, refened to recentiy shown that Ecstasy is often laced with LAKE A VENUE BAPTIST somehowincomplete." Would someone please On Queer how you looked. This even wenc so far as to contributed to U.S. book sales plummeting as "rolUng," lasts for about three to six hours other chemicals. Some of these chemicals have CHURCH PARISH HOUSE By Ove Overmeyer introduce the achievements of Walt Whitman, what you wore making all the difference in the from 1.7 bilUon to 1.4 biUion last year alone. Health and gives the user a warm, sensual, high- proven very harmful, causing serious side ef Gertmde Stein, Virginia Woolf and Oscar 57 Ambrose St. acceptance or rejection, not only of yourself, Protect your (Source: ShotvDaily, BookExpo America, 2000) energy feeling. fects and even death. 5) Keep condoms acces but of your entire family. Wilde to these people? By Efik Libey sible. You're more Ukdy to use them if you've A Welcoming & Afflnmng freedom to read According to thc gay book distributor Alamo Sound fun? Let's consider the dangers in We generaUy don't associate the inabiUty of got them! The worid was small when I was littie. The In September of 2000, the American Library Square, thcy estimate a 20 percent drop in sales volved. Dehydration, high body temperatures CongregaiioiL writers to get pubUshed and musidans to be Party People Part I: "A Little rules were ever-present. They were consistent. Assodation's (ALA) Office for Intellectual of new gay and lesbian tides in the next year. Bit of Ecstasy" (some repon temps o\xr 106 degrees!), and Most of aU remember this: fun means differ Call church office at 458-5765 or produced as censorship* The mainstream pub In fact, they did not ever change, but remained Freedom published its list of the 100 most AdditionaUy, die number ofgay owned book increased heart rate often occur while "roU- ent things for different people, but fun should Darrell Lance at 442-5486 for Ushing industry prides itself on the idea that the way of life that was handed down from one frequendy challenged books fbr Barmed Books stores has dropped by 23 percent in the last Many of us have heard or read stories about ing." In the long term, there is reason to NEVER compromise your safety! Be queer. Be only the very best writers get into print. "Ifyou infomiation and to order a copy of the generation to the next, without question. Week (which is Sept. 23 - 30) that cdebrates the {yvc years. the so-caUed "club drugs"... some of us may beUeve that using this drug increases risk for proud. Be healthy! can't find an agent who Ukes your work" one book. Until me. 1 could not understand living in freedom to read. Independent music labels such as San Fran have used them... but how much do any of us heart problems and strokes, and that regular Erik Ubey is the Cay Health Coordinator at agent told mc, "then perhaps there is some reaUy know about them? What are they? What this way. By grade school, I was questiorung The list was compiled from 5,718 chailenges cisco based Green Girl Records use might lead to permanent brain damage AIDS Rochester Inc. He can be contacted i>yphone at thing wrong with your work." Excuse me? effect do they have on the body? VC^at are the this way of life. Even though it was totally of library materials ref)Orted to or recorded by (www.darit5rstudi0.com) are dedicated to pro and memory loss. In addition, we know that their office at (716)442-2220, or by email at Most writers can testify that in mainstream risks of using them? Is there a way to use them accepted by everyone, it seemed to take p)eople the ALA from 1990 ro 1999. A "chaUenge" is moting a diverse group of new artists, basicaUy gay men using Ecstasy are less Ukely to engage elibey@aidsrochester. oig pubUshing, success has more to do with ttfho and StiU be safe? further away from themselves and from each defined as a formal written complaint filed to counteract the nanowness of mainstream and tfhatyou are, rather than the quaUty ofyour other. 1 felt oppressed. Bad about myself. Be with a library or school about a book's content music. They are fighting the struggle to main craft. As a result, some very gifted writers and littled as a female. Overpowered as a child. or appropriateness. Seventy-one percent of tain visibiUty in the presence of the commer artists never find agents, pubUshers, or pro As soon as I could, I left and started on my those offerings were from schools or school dal giants' push for "the next best thing," and ducers. More often, these pubUshing compa own journey. I was determined to sort out my libraries, another 26 percent were to materials the media-hyped superstars Ukc Eminem and nies are being swaUowed whole by info Diane S. Miller, Associate Broker ^^ own beliefs from my parents, my society, the in public libraries. Neariy 60 percent of the Dr. Dre. (Consequendy, there is in fact a lar^e M world and the church. 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Free, Mc Hope Ave. 442-2190. Dr. Wende Lo (Greater Rochester NOW.) PO Bbx confkiential testing and counselling for women by a l^bian counsek>r, second Thursdays, No gan* Young and an all-woman staff provkie 93196: (716)46 I-I 310. E-mail: appointment needed; drop in between 5-9 pm. Free, confidential testing every Thursday mammograms. RochNOW@aoLcom Web page: nl^ S-9 pm; no appointment necessary. Outreach van testing available on weekends.Rural AIDS' Rocheater Women's Health www.moorere5ults.com.NOW counties served by ARI oflkes In Geneva (1-800-422-0282) and Bath (1-800-954-2437). Outreach. 1350 Unhfersity Ave. ARI has CULTURAL: Helping People with AiDS, Inc. (HPA) P.O. Box 31543 Rochester NY 14603-1543 is services for HIV posidve women and oth Rochestei^ Wonnen's .Community a non-profic volunteer organization. HPA raises and dl$uibutes funds to support programs ers ki the lesbian community. 442-2220. Choriitf* 21^366 (See Ongoing calendar). that provide services to^people living with HIV and AIDS. Funding is provkied to agencies Community Health Networic 758 SPORTS: bcaced in the counties of Monroe. Ontario. Schuyler. Seneca, Uvingston. Chemung, Steuben, South Ave. 244-9000; TTY (716)461 -9202. Women's basketball. Monday, Thurs Wayne and Yates. Hotiine (716)987-1853. HIV and Primary care medicai servkes for day nights, 7-9 pm. Downtown United Pres Gay Alliance ofthe Genesee Valley peer facilitators can provide referrals to physicians HIV positive women, their negative part byterian Church, 121 S, Fitzhugh Sc Ramona, and service agencies. Person on duty Mon/Thurs. 1-9 p.m., Fri. 3-6 p.m. Message machine ners and family members. CHN ofTers a 244-1640. other times. (716)244-8640. support group for women who are GENERAL: HIV/STD Coordination Project of Monroe County, 111 Westfell Rd., run through caregivers, "Moms Ecc."meets second and Women's Resource Center. YWCA. Monroe County Department of Health, provides information, education and training, and fburth Mondays. Contact Lyn Blackbom. 175 N. Clinton Ave. 546-7740. maintains a resource library. (716)274-6114 (V/TTY). 244-9000 exc 168. Other services for HIV Slice of Life Cale» Feminist vegetarian Community Heaith Network (CHN). 758 South Ave. Comprehensive HIV care and positive women and women at high risk fbr restauranc 742 South Ave. 271-8010. primary medical care for individuals v^o are HIV positive, their negative partners and adutt HIV infection; OB/GYN, HIV pre-test and Coalition for Lesbian Visibility. Di femily members.CHN offers Nutritional evaluation. Neurological evaluation. Vision screen post-test counseling. Confidential or free verse group of women holding poducks/ ings. Gynecological care. Medical case management and counseling. Out-patient treatments HIV testing. socials in Finger Lakes area. Second Satur and infbsions on-site, Uaison nurses to coordinate home care needs. Educational resources and supportgroups. Access to clinical trials, lab and Pharmacy services on-site, and Referrals Altematives for Battered Women. days. Becky Biy. (315)539-6271. to substance abuse programs, psychotherapy, and other specialized health services. 232-7353. Shelter, counseling. Lesbians wel Lesbian Bi*Wonnen Circle. Meets sec (716)244.9000.mr (716)461 -9202. come. ond Fridays. GAGVCommunity Center. 179 Victim Resource Center of Wayne Adantic Ave..6:30 pm. Jean Martin, (315)597- Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS (RATFA) is a collection of agencies providing a multiplicity of resources and services to the upstate New York community. Their offices County. Newark N.Y. Hodine 800-456- 5326. are located through the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency, which also provides 1172; office (315)331-1171;^ (3150331- Check our monthly and ongoing cal* medical literature and newspaper clippings, as well as demographic and statistical data for 1189. endars fbr more groups and events, use In developing health care services. (716)461-3520. Mary Magdalene House. Women's and call the GaySource Infoline for CHitreach center for HIV posrtive women referrals, at 244I-8640. And send us Men of Cofor Health Awareness Project (MOCHA). HIV prevention focus for men and women at risk. 291 Lyeil Ave. Open your information! wfK> have sex with men (MSM) in the minority communi^. Support groups, one on one peer education, safer sex workshops, referral services, buddy testing. Sibley Tower Building. 25 cf Franklin Sc. Suite 1060. 420-1400. ^^ Monroe CcHnmunity College maintains an AIDS Resource Ubrary In the Leroy V. Good CompreHensive HIV Ubrary. 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. 424-5200. Monroe County Health Oepartment, at 855 W. Main Sc, offers testing and counseling care and prirnary for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. (716)464-5928. Strong Memorial Hospital provkies a complete range of HIV medical care, including access co experimental treatment protocols, and HIV testing. Also provides indivkiual and of iYi6clic:al oare group psychotherapy. Training of health care professionals also available. Infectious Disease Clinic (716) 275-0526. Department of Psychiatry. (716) 275-3379. AIDS Training f 7?^^ ot Projecc (716) 275-5693. ofofoto^c^c^c^ctc^ AIDS Remembrance Garden. Hi^fend F^rk South, Rochester. Infoline: (716)234- 1640. Mailing address: 935 East Ave., Rochester NY 14607. Planned Parenthood of Rochester and Genesee Valley offers testing and informa tion (716)546 2595. Threshold Youth Center provides confidential testingfor young people ages 12-25. Fees on sliding scale, no one denied service. Threshold Center for Aitemative Youth Services, 80 Sc Paul Sc 454-7530. Free oral HIV testing Thursdays 2-4 pm.. ages 12-25. Rural HIV testing, anonymous and confidential, in Alleghany, Livingston. Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben. Wayne or Yates Counties, call 1-800-962-5063. Action Front Center (Action for a Better Community.) iVovides HIV prevention education and case management services. Training and technical assistance to service providers. Resource library open to public All services free and confidential. Multicultural and bilingual staff. Rudy Rivera, program manager. 25 Franklin Sc, Suite I IOO. Hours 8:30- III ttl n-ZL-J 5 pm. Monday-Friday. 546-6180; fxtt 546-5669. Free anonymous HIV testing on walk-in bssts, Thursdays 9 am- 4 pm, provkied through NYSDOH at Action Front Center. 242 Wishing out-community TIP OF THE MONTH: Andrews Sc Carmen Hau, 262-4330. MARK YOUR Catholic ChaHties AIDS Services* Provides Nnkage with other service provkiers. a SAFE, WARM, & transportation and financial assistance for bousiM.T1brKl^-Frki^ 830 am- 4:40 pm. 1150 CALENDAR! Hi^PPY Hoi iciay Season! Ecstasy is one ofthe BuffeloRd. 328-3210. Our first Anthony Jordan Health Center Prevention and Primary Care Program. HIV most popular club counseling and tesdng (free if uninsured), commumty outreach. Center in-reach with strong focus on education. Comprehensh^e HIV care and services, inchiding medical treatmenc Mandate of 2001! drugs in the gay CD4 and vind k»d monltork^ medications (on-site pharmacy), OB-GYN care, opthamology. dental, mitrition. mental liealth and suisstance abuse services, case managemenc commuity More Oetails Later! community, but CAN service refiarrals, support groups, assistance with medkaki and disability. 82 Holland Sc, be dangerous! Rochester NY 14603; 423*2879. Evergreen Health Services. PHmary care. HIV and femily care, HIV testing and See our "Healthy Queers " counsettng: (716)847^328. article for more infif. CDC Netiofial STD and AIDS Hodhie. 1-800-342-2437; 1-800-227-8922. English service 24 hours a dtt(;seven days a week. Spanish service: l-MO-344-7432.8 am- 2 am. seven days a ¥/eek. TTY service: l-800-241»^nB89,.IO am* IOpm, Menday*Friday. Provkies callers vdth anonymous, conAderitial iit^d reliable iuiswers to questions about sexualy 0:0:0 transmlttad dheises Abo gives referrals* free printed materials, to caliers with STD and HIV related questions. Operated by American Sodai Heaith Association. ->- *^ » B- « *; THE B^M l» f JSf/ «"«^,«*, ^S^^M Bit I Your real estate needs from and wishes are widiin your reach in die cQmii^ New Year*. Wishing you Happiness this Holicky Seasonl 11 ' Joseph RirumdOf Saks Agent Richard Sarkis Michca I Faiic hei Call Joseph Rinaudo for all your real \.'iWa*r-.'**<"' estate needs your community realtors i^^: 442-1800 REALTORS maot Richard D, Fenuick Mark Siwiec Contractor Experience ELECTR Now offering Hunter-Oougias iouver drapes S Kirsch mini you can trust and verticai Mnds. Oesisp, Dty WaH, Decics, to buy or sell -fUlxy INSURED- pentry, Property Managmen Repairs to fuU replacement your home! FREE ESTI MATES Handyman Services •• Free estimates Plumbing. Carpentry, Electrical Painting XtE DQ tf office pbcn.: 65^-SG*I** Call & leave mes8£^e Resldentla! & Commercial Specialist CaU 244.6500 xl58 VttUaur attoKfS ^^OBR: 738-9467 Any Job • Any Time • Any Sl» • Anywhere BRAD WINOERL Or 330-8750 271-1156 e-mail: [email protected] A Rainbow Community Westminster Presbyterian Mora Light is a national network of indusive Presbyterian churcnes wetccnriing ^ay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons into fu!t Whan youa/v Lowenguth Church co-ministry and fifeceidt)ratic n within our worshipping famMy * lcai«r,LM. A MORE LIGHT congregation Two services every Sunday at 11:0Q am - a traditional service in the Sanctuary - where people of all sexual orientations - a contemporary service in Celebration Hall - hii !v( )s I Ml • w^orship and minister together Adult Education 9:45 am Ken the Handyman Call for dates and times when Rev. Jane Spanr h. ^ I wiii bo worshipping with us Partner not handy? Can't find the lime to do Commitment Ceremony Photos things aiXHind the house? Still located in Rochester's 19th Ward For iitformatioo can babd Morrison, at 325-4000 Need pew lights installed, or maj^ a ceiling 216 Thiurston Koad 436-6200 i fan? Wonhip: 10:30 ajn. Sundays Call Ken Harman for a free estimate.,. IMafkMpiatfeMaB 475-1900 THE DOWNTOWN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ^^ Nojob is too small. 121 North Fitzhugh St. Rochester, NY 14614 (716) 32S-4000 And Cumtat PtrtrttH sai-isst Very fare & leasenable prices. Tcl: 461-3479 DtbNaybor 870-1 lit ij*- port m 2000, we will see you at thc fonnatioQ line at 234-0481. cards arki games, and go to movies, ber.« a GREAT time was had by alll Dignity-I ntegrity p.m. at the GAGV Coinmunity Cen ImageOut (And to the 12 people who attended ter. 179 Atlantic Ave. Come meet movies in 2001! Be oo thc lookout consider joining the Empire Bears. This yearJ>ignity-Int^rit y Roches Team Rochester our discussion evening earlier in the All the ballots are in and unlike the for our next film fundraiser in Feb Thc New Yeat is here. Start a new ter is pleased to bc able to celebrate like-minded people. This is not a Team Rochester will hoid its first axMith... we are bouncing backl) presidential election, ImageOut docs ruary. life. Try something new. We're five Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve teacher organization. All who are otganizing meeting for the 2002 Gay This holiday season, come celebrate have clear winners for thc Best ofthe years oid in Rochester, and growing. with Mass in the Episcopal tradition, interested in the issue are weicome. Games on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Gay the holiday season with us! Fitst, Dec. - Fest Wc asked your opinion (through Open Arms New members are always welcome. at our regular time, 5 pan., at St.Luke We will review what is being done AlliaiKC Community Center, 179 1 at thc GAGV Community Center, a rating system) on each and every Fnends and guests can join us at any and St Simon's. Come celebrate die right now in the Rochester area. We MCC Atlantic Ave* All are welcome to 179 Adandc Ave., is our Discussion program that you attended and your of the listed events or at our r^ular holidays with usl will provide a progtam (possible Open Arms Metropolitan Commu attend. meetings at the GAGV on the first NigJit,on thc topic "Couples/Singles votes translate to the Best Feature, Dignity-Integrity Rochester is a video and discussion) and ofcourse nity Church is sf>onsoring a special GAYIT S ALGROUPL ABOUT HAVIN S Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Widi Kids vs. Couples/Singles With Best Doctimentary, and Best Shorts living faith community of gay, les enjoy refreshments and socializing. "Bring-A-Friend-to-Church"Suoday Empire Bears out (What are the differences among Piease plan to attend. program. ment to open doors and enjoy thc when we kill the nom:ial light in the bian, bisexual, and transgender oo Dec. 10. Happy Holidays, Feliz Navidad, GREAT Bowling us with children vs. without, when it The ImageOut 2000 audience's fa Peojple wonderful divetsity of area wotnen. bar and tum on the ultraviolet. See peof^e and their friends who wor This would be agreat time to bring Merry Christmas to all. Now let's eat cooies to being either single or in a GRGLBF vorite feature is Sortlid Lives. This „* *A ii 1 Wc meet at the GAGV Commu the world in a whole new light Satur Tournament ship openly with one another. We a friend or yourself to worship at That's BEAR talk for **partf rime." coi^ie?)." Come lend your input to The Greater Rochester Gay and Les hilarious southern-fried comedy lefc nity Center, 179 Atiantic Ave., on day, Jan. 20, at thc Forum. celebrate liturgies in the Episcopal 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 pjn. and enjoy The G,R.E.AT. Tournament Com this important topic. bian Business Forum would like to everyone rolling in the aisles and the second Friday of each month Our annual holiday party will be and Roman Catholic traditions, and special activities and treats during :?:^:¥:;:•^^^^ And thanks to all of you who gave mittee would like to thank our fall Then, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, our thank our members and friends for begging for morc. Your favorite (winter months, inclement weather hosted in DansviUe this year, llie weicome all to come —regardless of and after the worship services. Ifyou n^t fot yotd Iffo m ar^ to our Toys for Tots drive back in fundraiser sponsors. The Bachelor social event (better late than neverl) their support Our monthly social documentary is Para^aph 175. Thc allowing). To be on pur mailing/ hot tub will be warmed up on Satur your religious affiliation (or lack of have questions, please call the church already in a ^^EOU|^ $ecul November. It was another massive Forum, Tara, Enigma and the Av wiU be our (belated) Second Annual hour is held on the second Thursday, centerpiece presentation of members* list is optional. Agendas day, Dec. 2. one). Worship with us on Sundays at office at 271-8478, then join us Dec. haul, which means that a whole iot of enue Pub! Also, thanks to all of you Holiday Butch/Femme Party/Gift from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Gateway ImageOut was a powerful and mov a monthly 06^ ij^^te^. : and themes will be published in the Thc next weekend, we'll go to thc 5 p.m. in St. Luke and St. Sim.on 10 at 175 Norris Drive, which is off Christmas mornings will be happier who came out and helped us raise Swap Nighti Bring a $5 value (or Poster and Framing Company (across ing addition to the festival line-up. to tbe Eznp^'Oo«i<% Empty Closet each month prior. this year. Thanks, thanks, thanksi RGMC concert on Friday, Dec. 8, money for Community Health Net* Cyrene Church, 17 South Fitzhugh Culver Rd. through Cobbs Hill Park. and then host Bearnight at the Fo less)gift for a butch/femmes (or vice from Village Gate Square on S. Last, but certainly not least the 179 Adandc Ave^i, On Friday, Dec. 8, we begin with For the latest news, please visit thc work and AIDS Rochestet, Inc. St. — yes, the church with the pink rum on Saturday the 9th. Bring your versa fbr the butches!) - 7-9 p.m. at Goodman St) For more informa audience's favorite shorts program Fathers* Group getting acquainted, and then, to fin Rams' website at Geri a n t 0 n First Universalist Church i Third Presbyterian Church A Wclcomiag Coagrcfatloa a IMore Light Church Elaine Elkins M«S. ISO CUatOM Ave. RoclMSter, NY. We affirm and promote the inherent worth and J where glbt persons are welcomed as Psychotherapist dignity of evety person J partners in ministry SmmAmf Scrvfec* mt 10:30 AM J Individual and relationship counseling: C«AMSMtel Haar alter servke i Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUS RcHcioM Educatio* Pracnuaa : Wc wekaMc cMUraa aT GLBT Pareata J (Child care available, wheelchair accessible, looped for hearing Impaired) anxiety & depression Individual, Couple and MS.Ed., MS.Ed. L4IJI4 loneliness & separation Group Therapy National Certified Counselor Monday (1st and 3rd) resolving conflicts Specializing in Concerns of; Certified Clinical Mental GLBT Support Group 7:30 p.m. communication skills Isolation and Loneliness, Health Counselor sexual abuse recovery fiew Dignity-Integrity Relationships, Separation, ADDRESS. 2~"' \k'\aridi r ,Sl. at East Ave and Meigs St drug& alcoholism Self-Esteem, Abuse, and Rochester. NY 14607 grief & loss Sexual Orientation Rochester 271-6513 TDD (716) 533-2041 (Roman Catholic-Episcopal) www.thirdpresbyteridn.org Voice (716) 325-7180 Wc welcome all regardless of worship tradition wr I ,^ \(,,irs r\i>i'ricri(, (' m uMiii-^rliii: or sexual orientation. Liturgy every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. TiTiiy c* on-'.iifT v/ork • corVf ^nuf^'r/i'/-Of, [•):-iitoi'>^ Social Hour around 6:00 p.m. Clirfs'£iiitts in tfte Air £>arbara Oebes, M-s3- Potluck Dinner evety third Sunday of thc month. AT OPEN ARMS '/ 'ogether we zvill create an Church of St. Luke and St. Simon Cyrene dounselor/^Lesbian J. environment that promotes (ttte church with thepink steeple) ME'reow>LiTAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 17 South Fitzhugh Street December 3 - Special Guest/Memonal Sunday healing, provides supportfor exploring (Corner of Broad and S. Fitzhugh) F ncouragemcnt Decenr^r 10 - "Bring-a-Friend-td-Church" your personal joumey and empowers D-I Info-Line: 234-5092 December 2H - Christmas Eve nr>oming Caring you to mcdce self-resvectino rhnirpfi (Recorded information and voice mail) also, please join us dt II PM on Sunday Decenr^>er 2Hth This Eucharistic community exists »«!• ^for a Christnrxis Eve Cdebration of Lessons and Carols ^ to worship God fdlov^ by a refreshing fellowship time R,espect *MK "W. Uj:vil«i*.^ , MS. Ed. ^ to prodaim the good news of/esus Christ NationaUy Certified ^ to witness to the reality ofChristian gay, lesbian, Individual, CoupleS/ Groaps bisexual, and transgender people Sign Laamum frofidoit Join us in our Christmas Eve and New Years^ Eve 175 Norris Drive (near Cobta \m Park) ^^385-4735 Phorw 271-S47a E*«nafl: OAMCC NYOaoLoom celebrations! < BI4 T HE EMPTY CLO S TE T DEC 2I> 0 0 .| A N 5001 ics include dealing with wives or ex- music and community. If you are of fun. Always new women joining Viva us. We travel to various regional wives; coming out to children, par Hospital visiting interested, please call 234-4441 any Viva is an Italian-American discus parks. This is a great way to meet GAGV ents and co-workers; building new Please join us visiting residents at time and leave a message on the sion group for the gay, lesbian, bi RWCC "Music Line." exceptional ladies. For morc infor relationships or maintaining exist Monroe Community Hospital a few sexual, transgender and straight com Volunteer of ing relationships. mation, call Donna at (716)442*6399. hours weekly.It makes such a posi munity. *.- VC'e meet on the first and third the Month: tive difference for those that live Unbroken It provides an opportunity to PLAGAL Tuesday of the month, from 6:30 to there, and is so rewarding to those of discuss stories which include being PLAGAL members arc gearing 8:30 p.m., at the GAGV Commu Brad Pease us that volunceer. Please join us. Call Threads homosexual and Italian; Italian fami up for the exciring Jan. 21 and 22, nity Center, 179 Atlantic Ave. Please Donna Marie at 442-6399 for more *Tis the season! Come ring in the lies; Italian mothers and fathers; the 2001 "March for Life" in Washing ConunuiutyCenter call the Alliance at 244-8640 ifyou information. holidays and New Year with us and Catholic religion; the Pope and other ton, D.C. are interested in finding out tnore leam a new hobby to deck the halls! topics the group would like to talk Our annual meeting will be held information. Wbmen's The twoDecembet meetings of about, relating to the difficulty of on Jan. 21, the evening before the Frontrunners Chorus UnBroken Threads will be held Dec. being gay in an Italian-American so March for Life. "The lives we may be Community Center ciety. saving and protecting may be those Brad Pease is volunteer layout edi Studies and is currendy teaching prepress work for Th^ Empty Closet. Even during the winter months, \X^en you read this article, you will 4 and 18. Injanuary, due to the New The group meets the third Mon lives ofour own unborn gay broth tor for the Efftpty Closet. Over the Digital Graphics and Desktop Pub GAGV: What tiaa been particu Frontrunners-Frontwalkers contin either be planning on attending our Year's Hoiiday, there will be one Information day of the month at 7 p.m. at the ers' and sisters.", says Donna Marie OAfiVCommunityCmt«r. 179At. Exaeutive Diracton Rob Gdder past two years he has spent much lishing at Monroe Community Col larly rewarding: about volunteer ues to meet, and we are always happy Dec. 2 performance "Once Upon a meeting, Jan. 15 (if buiiding is closed GAGV Community Center, 179 At Kearney, PLAGAL's New York tentlcAve^ Rochester N.Y. 14607-1255. Program Director: Tanya time and energy improving thc look lege. He is the founder and pub ing with TAr £ip^ly C/M^/? to welcome new runners and walk December," or hopefully you will due to Martin Luther King holiday, lanric Ave. Fore more infonnation, State representative. "Save the date!. Community Center phone; Smolinsky of photographs in the paper. His lisher of a gay 'zine entided Cerlnl, ers. We meet at the George Eastman have just experienced it as part ofthe we'll go convene for coffee and BP: Knowing that The Etttpty Clout stitching nearby!). please call Frank's voice mail at 234- Stand for Life." (716)244-0640 Empty Closet Editor. Susan many all-nighters of scanning and and he has created a computer inter is a foactioning source of informa House on East Ave. on Wednesdays audience. We are already embarking EmptyClotetphone:(7l6)244-9030 Jordan placing photos have not only made active piece on older ga3rs and lesbi at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. on out spring plans. Meetings are held 7-9 p.m. at the 4596. Thank you. You may contact Ms. Kearney for GAGV/EC fee: (716)244^246 Empty Clo«etBi»ine«M«Miger: tion for those that may not have easy the EC look good, but have also ans, entided "Silver."This project is access to gay materiab or informa Also, on Saturday, Dec. 9, we'll be RWCC is proud to announce that GAGV Community Center, 179 At Wbmen's car-pooling information about this GAGV md EC E-mall: alliance Hariow Russetl @servCech.com saved the GAGV a lot of money. In particulariy important to Brad be tion. getting together for dinner and then our next major concert will be a lantic Ave, Basic counted cross stitch pro-life event at (716) 442-6399. For Youth Program Coordinator: GAGV Web site: addition. Brad's impressive knowl cause it strives to integrate our a^- for the performance of the Roches collaboration with the local comedy taught upon request; please bring a Hiking more information about PLAGAL, Patty Hayes GAGV: What would you say to www^yalliance.org edge of Mactintosh computers has ist gay society so that we can all leam ter Gay Men*s Chorus. If you are troupe "Estrofest." We are looking new or current arts and crafts Women's Hiking is going strong af write to P.O. Box 33292, Washing Faciiities l*ianager: Dennis Miles others to encourage them to get Center hours: Mon/rhuns., I -9 pm; Meeting space is wbeekbair acassible, made him an invaluable trouble- from and su|^K>rt our gay and les interested in joining with us, please for singers for that show. Rehearsals project,and all needed supplies. ter four years. Mothers with their ton, D.C. 20033. Telephone. 202- involved with Tke Empty Closet ? Fri. 1-6 pm. Boanl meeHngs art stbeduledfor the seeond shooter when thc EC computer gets bian elders who broke difficult contact us at 461-4246 or at will begin in January. There are no See you there and Happy Holi children are always welcome. Our 223-6697, Fax 202-265-9737, BP: I think people should be more Board President: Kim Brun^ber Wednesday ofthe month. temperamental —which it seldom ground before us. [email protected]. auditions required, just a love of days! hikes are definitely exciting and a lot Internet [email protected]. involved in the community, even does since Brad came on board! GAGV: When did you first hear outside the set organizations. tial partners for a successful, longterm Brad's generous donation ofhis skills about thc GAGV? GAGV: We want to thank you Triangle Talk to comes because he wants to make a LAKE AVENUE BAPTIST relationship. The next Dating 101 BP: When I first moved to Roch for all your worlc on the £C Defi WOMEN UNITE! mark its sixth Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, contribution to the lgbt community. ester for graduate school, I sought nitely, without your expertise in CHURCH Jan. 20 ftom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brad came out as a gay man while out the (GAGV). graphics and computers, die EC A WELCOMING AND AFFIRMING anniversary GAGV Community Center, and pre- in the U-S. Navy in 1984. Since leav GAGV: In what capacity do you would not come out fooking as registration is required. CONGREGATION Triangle Talk, co-sponsored by Bor ing thc Navy, he has received a BA in volunteer with The Btnpty Closed good as it does each month. FIGHT FOR OUR HUMAN Twenty-seven people participated Invites You ders and the Gay Alliance, will be Studio Arts and a MFA in Visual BP: I assist with the electronic in the Dating 101 workshop held at celebrating its sixth annrversaty on the GAGV Community Center last for anyone who is already in a rda Monday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.nu, with a 12 years, and have found support at April of this year. Participants ranged Youth Group tionship or looking to get into one so RIGHTS! dessert and coffee reception in the a crucial stage in their coming out in age from their niid-20s to their please join usl Borders Espresso Bar, followed by process. update: holiday eariy 60s and werc fairiy evenly di There wiU be NO GROUP on the book discussion at 7 p.m. All Breaking the Ice pardcipants vided between male and female. party is Dec, 17 Dec. 24 and Dec. 31! January's featured selection is Ho- indicated on dieir evaluation form "From what I observed, there were Injanuary, after we Ve all returned fttopbobia: A Weapott of Sexism by that they found that their experience By Patty Hayes people at the workshop who had those clothes that don't fit or Suzanne Pharr. in the group was "very positive," and Happy Holidays and Happy Winter never dated before, and there were shouldn't be wom in public, we'll be Life not The series, which began in 1995» that thc two faciliutors were "excel to alii In December, we will bc mak people who had newly come out ofa scheduling a sledding extravaganza. focuses on books and issues of par lent." When asked what they liked ing hoUday cards to attach to some SUNDAV MORNING WORSIUP SERVICE very longterm relationship. There Picase call the Alliance to find out nK>st about the group, many partici food baskets which will be given to working? ticular interest to the gay, lesbian, were people at the workshop who when this is happening since we're 10:00 AM SEASONS CHANGE pants indicated that it was meeting people in the Rochester area. Call bisexual and transgender cotnmu were completely fed up with the not sure yet what Mother Nature will 11:00 AM SUNDAV: A TIME FOR and listening to other people who the Alliance at 244-8640 for the date So CAN YOU nity, and is held at Borders, across whole 'dadng scene,' and people who provide for us in the way of sno-w! FELLOWSHIP AND COFFEE. were fadng similiar challenges in their and time of the card making party. from Marketplace Mall, on the last saw the workshop as opportunity to Last but certainly not least, onjan. Monday of every month. lives. We will also have our annual Win DR. PAULA DECHELLY meet other single individuals," says ter Holiday Party on Sunday, Dec. 28, we have rescheduled our guest 11:15 AM: YOUTH AND ADULT CLASSES. 473-3050 The first book discussion drew Almost everyone completed the PSYCHOTHERAPIST Tanya Smolinsky, workshop facilita speaker on chat line and Internet FEATURING A CLASS THAT READS & group feeling much better about thdr 17 from 2-4 p.m. at the Alliance 139 people. More than 1,500 people tor. "But no matter what their dadng safety. DISCUSSES GAY UBERATION THEOLOGY building (179 Atlantic Ave.). in all have attended Triangle Talk in or reladonship experience, or what sexual orientation, and the majority On Dec. 8 we will have some very If you have questions or ideas 6I.RTQ YO(n« bm^ JK/ MCHtSlCM thc past six years, averaging 20 to 25 motivated them to come to the work of people indicated that thcy felt less spedal guest speakers from Alter about the youth programs or you CHILDCARE & SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR people at each event. shop, everyone got something of fearful o( being oppressed as a gay natives for Battered Women, who need to talk with someone, call me at CHILDREN ARE AVAILABLE "Triangle Talk is one of the value that day." person and more connected to thc GAGV Youth Group: Every Sunday from2- 4 pm at the GAGV Community will be coming to speak with us the Alliance. Happy Holidays! GAGV*smostsuccessful programs," gay conimunity. Center (179 Atlantic Ave.). Youth ages 14-20 welcome to drop in! Through experiential acdvities, about healthy reiationships. Titis is INFORMAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON Thc GAGVs Strengthening Our states Tanya Smolinsky, GAGV Pro information sharing and fadlitated WORSHIP-12t30PM selves Program, of which Breaking gram Director. "Our presence at discussion, the workshop identifies die Ice is a part, will be offering the Newl Young Men of Color Group: Every Friday from 4-6 pm Borders on a monthly basis for the for participants ways in which to FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: Next Step Group this winter. The Women's Movie Night at Men of Color Heakh Awareness (MOCHA) Project, past six years has consistendy given overcome typical obstacles, such as 10:00 AM OPEN COA^W^UNION Next Step Group is a six-week sup FRIDAY DEC. ISth and FRIDAY JAN. 19th (NO 12:30 SERVICE) visibility to gay, lesbian, bisexual and shyness and fear of rejection, to Sibley Centre, Suite 1060. Ages 14-20 wdcome to drop in! port group for gay, lesbian, bisexual at the Gay Alliance Conrmnunlty Center transgender issues in a mainstream meetingothers and strat^eson how and transgender individuals who 179 Atlantic Ave. LAKE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH IS environment, to date more effectively. The work Starting Soon Young Wonien of Color Group: want to take their next step in their Do<»rs open at 7 p.m. LOCATED WHERE JONES AND AMBROSE *The success of Triangle Talk is shop begins with an ice-breaker that coming out process. STREETS MEET LAKE AVENUE, ABOUT iPlease caU Patty for details (244-8640). largely due to thc extremely talented gets everyone n&it^ing with one an Detxmbet^s tttovie is nottt a lesbian elasm; ONE HALF MILE NORTH OF THE KODAK and diverse group of people who Through interactive excrdses and other, and ends with each person attd JOU ategnttg tofailjofjatttiory's rstome. OFHCE BUILEaNG. Now! Next Step Gronp for Young Adults 19-23: volunteer their time in order to lead devising his or bet own personal fadlitated discussion, the two fadii FORMORE INFORMATION CALL 458-5765 each nooadi's discussion," contin tators for the group will hdp partid A six week group starting in Fdiruary for anyone ages 18-23 looking to daring plan. For more Infonnation. caJI 244-8640. TAKE THE PLUNGE! ues Ssoolinsky. "People such as pants identify thdr unique strengths take the next stqi in thdr coming out process. "My job is to get people to look at and tesources that will suppon them Brought to you by Upstate LesConnect. RochesterDykes and the Come Wonhip Widi Us! Michele Spring-Moore, poet, jour Call P^ty Hayes 244-8640 tor dates and times and to register. the dating process in a new and ex as they take thdr next step in coming Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley. BUILDING ACCESSIBLE t AUMO LOOP nalist and bi-activist; Ed and Maxine Video courtesy of Oudvidish. ciring way," explains Tanya out. AVAILABLE. Mc Donald, H^LAG board mem Smolinsky. bers; Susan Stahl, disability rights The Next Step Group is appropri People who are interested in ro MurthM M. Howden, CSW, CASAC ate for individuak who are newly activist; Dr. Dennis Foley, psychia istering or would like more Infonna- DATING IOI WORKSHOP coining out, or have been out for 496 White Spmce Blvd trist; and Anne Nenneau, transgender oon about the workshop, can con yean but want to fed more comfort SATURDAY, JANUARY 2«TH Rochester, New York acdvist." tact Tanya Smoiinsky at 244-8640 or able in some aspect of thdr lives with 9 a.in« to 4 p.ffn. Fot mote infomuition on upcom- 9X [email protected]. 716-272-1760 Voice 716-272-8986 FAX thtdr sexual orientation or gender GAGV Conwmanitjr Center if^ Tfias^ Talks, chock thc Gay kientity. This g^up was so pc^Hilar Alliance's web site at Break the ice, last winter that two sessions had to Sejpm are siarUt%mst the NmYetfffaebtgjmsitmtei wiib jom- vww.gflyailiance.ofg, ot call thc Ysc offeted to Accomodate the de ^ Ymtmi^A^titW^Bmat^ Wi^ ekedk eat ttis atorkdtepfar GAGV at 244-8640. take Next Step mand. sit^g^ teekeat^ thexital aiei trme^teAr imBvUaalt atbe are seemms f Twciveindividuals,seven women and aieatmm^U mweamfara trnMrnitHdfetatiaatb^ Tht atedkdbep atill To be placed on a mailing list to five men, completed diis M's Bieak- ki^jfmeeermmetfpiadketnenteateetiifipeefkbamla Qating IOI receive a registtation fotm for the if^ the Ice Gfoup, which is a group Next Step Gtoup, please contact detu^stm^piessettt^jaaeaahsaitm^iafaetlu^asati^^ lyegins on Jan. 20 for people newly coming ouc as ffiy Anxtety o Dqyressi^ • Alcohol • Stress • Grief Tanya Smofinsly. Ptogram Dinec- DMU^ 101 is a diq^lofv wodohop orleahiiiiflu Pte-ngjaiiadoo it leqpdnd. The MgistrackM te is OQ a sliii^ RetetionsUp-» FnnOy Fain -» Rectiftaition Work tor, at 244-8640 or d^Hgned to hdp tingk snrt lesbian, Ibey foiodosens ofochergaymeo [email protected](. sao IO 43a I^ mote iafoonatioo oc IO leg^siK, call 244-864a Hototropic Brenthwofk bftmial and tiaotgeddef iodivkhials and lesbians who have penkipated A ftogpni of the Gey AAiaoce of dw Genesee Valley. SpedaUzimg In Work wm ImdMdmOs md Ftmme$ In Ae Comimg Oiit Pncea thcn^ Ack d>^ to meet pottft- io die stX'^weeicgcoupdutiqgdte peat M* BI6 4^v\\ ^Hssx^ -^ -. \ ^> >^^. ?vy; T H'-m 'A. 'J^:4/^/m*•. ^ ••A- BIT Fjllj , "^" ANNOUNCEMENTS smaller. Entries must include WHEN STRESS BECOHES VolinMeer fortheEa^>ty Closet. photographer's name and addtess Hey Rochester... Start oflF the new millennium right! on back, with category and title of r TOO MUCH... Ifyou can give two hours a month or photo. Send to Intemadonal library more as a volunteer reporter, re- of Photc^raphy, Suite 101-9009, CONSIDER THE VALUE OF iaewer»photographer,word proces- 3600 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, COUNSELING scHr^addesignerormailing/distnbu- MD 21117. Photos may also bc sub mitted online at www.ptcture.cotn. for We^ve tioa voiunteer* and want to stan off wi^ the February issue, please call SERVICES • INDIVIDUALS Susaa at 244-9030, by Jan. 15,2001. Body mb. Last ad! Thanks for a ^ PARTNERS. GAGVseeks snowpkuwing voK great year. Clients please note my BUY IT. SELL IT. TRADE utiteeff* Ifyou have a plow and can number, (716)235*6688 • ADOLESCENTS kec|> the GAGV Commumty Cen- Hot oil body rub. Full-body by $25 for 30 minutes. Call 234-1564. love healthily, enjoys receiving as Got terlot pkywed over the winter, please experienced, &iendly male. Very re Petsitter/housesitter. Respon • PARENTING CONCERNS well as giving affection both in social call Rob at 244-8640 (ext. 11). laxing and sensuaL Massage uble sible, love animab. Will do daily visit situations and in private, communi Thaolcsf used. Students rate $12/hour, oth or stay at your home. Have refer cates well and who wants to setde Jacfyn Paasero, CSW^R AflEMUeur Photography contest. ers $15/hour. Evenings/weekends. ences. 234-1896. down and commit with a real femme (716) 339-91 S'J Th^ Intemational Library of Pho- Discretion assured. Downtown. Call HELPWANTED lady. Is she you.^ Write: Femme, PO togrsjphy will award over $60,000 in (716)325.7241. Sun.-Thurs.9pm-11 Wanted: Asian male interested in . Blue Ciiolce and ethei heaitk Your Box 60698, Rochester NY 14606. yljL, N«aeceptee. jy prizes this year in thc International pm. assisting in body rubs for males only. The foUowing prisoners are [/^ - ;sti6^SattiMi'i^%4i^fitf*i:\» Open I^iotography Contest. Roch Clutter got you down? I will Must be open minded, easygoing and lonely and would appreciate hear sra ester {^otographers, especially be clean and organize your basement, attractive. Flexible hours, evenings,/ ing firom anyone who wili write: ginners, can compete. Deadline J an. attic, garage or house and find space weekends. Will train. Downtown. Cali My name is Jason. I'm 24,6*1", 31, 2001. Send one photo only in you never knew you had. WiU build (716)325*7241,Sun/Thurs.9pm- 11 190 lbs., Caribbean blue eyes, sandy MAN! shelves, do minor repairs. Have ref pm. one of the following categories: brown hair. Looking for sonieone I Oft s ^^sa^«v«dftl^'b«si& people, travel ,pets, children, sports, erences. 234-1896. Are you age 55 or better and can share my whole being with. Ja nature, action, humor, portraiture Hot oil body rubs at your place searching for employment? Green son Price, PO Box 41, Michigan City, (hat, match or other. Must be color or black and by attractive male for males. Plea Thumb, Inc., an older worker employ - IN4636L Infotmation white print, unmounted, 8"xl0" or surable and sensual. Rates start at ment program, may be able to help Incarcerated GWM, 40,57", 150 you find employment right away, with •I We ^t^ accept oAly adt "Leave us hotne...intt ttoi altme. ''SM S browse on lbs. Brown hair, green eyes. Slim Mccatttip^tuad by a n^mc ftnd experience and training at a local host build. HIV negative. Interested in phone number. Neither wd) be agency, or with computer or other corresponding with other gay men, publtfhcd, bot w^ fliu« be able Creature Comfort tu txx&aa pbcrmem. Tbe Rochoter's RIDERS' training. If you would like to know would like to receive some mail, all more, please call (607)776-3760 or 1- Emp9 Qowt»TKK Pet Sitters REST will be answered. Nathan F. Kimmel xcspcms^>ic 6ar tny fiitaacttl best dateline 800-562-2776. Mon.-Thurs. 8 am to #12353, PO Box 1989, Ely State kxt or phy« Susan SsnFIUppo, C.S.W. eeam SXCUISIVELY VETERMARV HOSPHAL IStI MMh Road (716)334"MS0 Prntuuk Hm Yotk 14634 Counseling & Psychotherapy ^•••^^MMO ANDY FLEIMNO, OVM Naw Patiants walcoaM -Why can't l^e befaiff • r nsnoy • nofMns iwiNiipnsit -If I^HO^tWiUm^partmrt Svaning and Saturday appta. availabia • CwBinB 4 Ssjurtiy Aypoinlmeii4ffoyiiw«itouiiow»wti» . -.i/'.-^ww^-.-*-•*-• 4. *v-0^ \i ;«.s^ -v fevi; ^, ^,' %H n JANUARY SATUROAY U THUMDAY 11 Inspecting Carol. Holiday farce, COAFSpot Cafe night. 7 pm. The ONGOING Calendar 8 pm, Blackfriars Theatre, 28 Lawn Tom M., 454-3609. St. 118; student/senior $16. 454- ond Tuesdays, 7 pm. For location Professionals' social group. Second a D«c8» 9: Rochester Gay Men's Cho- SATUROAY 13 SUNDAY Rochester Historical Bonding 1260. Society caUDale, 589-9107,ore-maU Thursdays, 5:30-7 ptn, meets Gate 0 rus concert; Hoidays in Our COAP video night. 7 pm. Bill More Light Support Group DLAubac 186@aoLcom 8tb annuel Holiday Gayla. 7 pm- 7:15 pm, Mondays. Clover Lanes, way Poster and Framing, 277 N. and Bfad. 787-2788. for gay and lesbian people and Gay Fathers' Support Group rlomes* 8pni| Do>wntxywn Unitod 2750 Monroe Ave. Goodman. 234-8706. midti^ht. Strong Museum. Spon SUNDAY 14 friends, 12:15 pm, last Sundays. First and third Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 ^ Presbyterian Church. 121 N. Downtown United Presbyterian COAP Care^ers Siqjport Gtoc^ % sored by Lambda Network at Kodak, Open Arms MCC Martin pm, GAGV Community Center, First, third Thursdays, 5:30-7 pm. ^ RtzhughSt. Church, 121 N. Fitzhi^h St 271- Come Out and Play. Business 179 Adandc Ave. GLOB&L (Bausch & Lomb), Luther King Jr. Celebration. 1608. meeting last Mondays, 7 pm, Episcopal Diocese House, 935 East GALAXE Pride at Work. $20 until* WEDNESDAY Ave. 231-6808. 10:30 «n. 175 Norris Drive. Parents and Friends GAGV Community Center, 179 At Women's Community Chorus Dec. 9; $25 at door. of Lesbians and Gays (PFIAG) lantic Ave. Tom M., 454-3609. Latino Mission For info caU Pam Davis, 262-4330. In the Ufe. WXXI, llpm. Rehearsals each Wednesday, 6:30-9 Second and fourth Thursdays, AIDS SUNDAY 27 MONDAY IS 2:30 -5 pm. Last Sunday. Call for Atnerican Bapdsts Concerned pm, CaU fbr location. 234-4441. FOR Tl {l- JOLLY MONTHS OF DEC. -JAN. A World AIDS Day event. location: 234-0156 Third Mondays, 7:30 pm. Webster Rochester, 1350 University Ave. 7 Inspeoting Carol. Holiday farce, Empty Closet deadline. Articles, Gay Alliance ofthe Genesee pm. CaU Jerry, 442-2220. Inspecting Carol. Holiday farce, Dignity-Integrity House. 57 Ambrose St. 442-5486. Valley board of directors Meet Blackfriars Theatre, 28 Lawn St. $18; 3 pm, Blackfriars Theatre, 28 Lawn ad space fbr Feb. issue. 244-9030. 5 pm, St Luke*s/St. Simon C3rrene Unbroken Threads GLOB&L FRIDAY i St. (Near Eastman Theatre). 8 pm. meeting, 7 pm, GAGV Community ing, second Wednesdays, 7 pm, (Gays and Lesbians of Bausch &c student/seniorS16. 8 pm. 454-1260. St $18; ssnior/student $16. 454- Church, 17 S. Fitzhugh St Evcty First, third Mondays, 7-9 pm, 179 Adantic Ave. 244-8640. World AIDS Day. Inspecting Carol. Holiday farce. Center, 179 Atlantic Ave. Sunday. 234-5092. Lomb). Meets evety third Thursday SUNDAY 10 1260. FRIDAY 19 GAGV, 179 Adantic Ave. Gay Alcoholics Anonymous Living with AIDS. Harvey Stein Blackfriars Theater, 28 Lawn St. S18; FRIDAY 8 Open Arms Metropolitan Triangle Talk. in Area 67 conference room at the FRIDAY 22 Eno^ty^Sbset deadline. Cam 7 pm. Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Optic Center. 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