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Woman Murdered Outside Nightclub Two Others Shot; Suspect Remains at Large Everything Gay to Z by Steve Charing a Musical Romp Through The March 13, 2009 | Volume VII, Issue 6 | LGBT Life in Maryland Woman Murdered Outside Nightclub Two others shot; suspect remains at large everything gAy to Z By Steve Charing A Musical Romp Through the A night of dancing and socializing with several friends ended tragically when Sctario Tia Alphabet of Gay History Edwards, 25, was beaten and then fatally shot outside Coconuts Café. The incident occurred just as the bar was closing early Saturday morning on March 7. Two other women were WASHINGTON, DC – In their first show also shot—one was shot in the torso and is in critical condition. The other woman received since performing as part of President gunshot wounds to her shoulder and hand. Because they are considered potential witnesses, Barack Obama’s Inaugural Opening neither of the other two shooting victims has been identified by police. Ceremony performing with Josh Groban Witnesses had told police that Edwards was involved in a bumping incident with the and Heather Headley. The Gay Men’s suspect while on the dance floor. The suspect then left the premises following a brief Chorus of Washington (GMCW) recites altercation while Edwards and her friend remained. the ABCs of gay with a touching, funny, As Edwards and her companion were heading to a parked car, the suspect pulled up in over-the-top and alphabetical celebration a dark SUV to the middle of the block, according to Baltimore Police spokesman Officer Troy of gay history and culture. everything Harris. “She exited the passenger door carrying a heavy object, [believed to be a pipe], and gAy to Z opens with a free performance struck Edwards from behind.” for high school and college students on A general melee ensued on the street as the crowd was exiting the bar. The suspect then Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m. and continues retrieved a handgun from the SUV and began shooting. The second woman was shot while Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, sitting in the parked car. The third was hit by stray bullets. Edwards was shot again and died March 22, at 3 p.m. All shows take place three hours later from multiple gunshot wounds. at Lisner Auditorium at The George There was no official description of the suspect given by the police other than she is a Washington University, 730 21st Street, black adult female. NW, Washington, DC. This production is “We have plenty of witnesses, and police is investigating one hundred and ten percent,” presented with generous support from Jim Friends of murder victim Sctario Officer Harris told OUTloud. and Barbara Tozzi. Tia Edwards placed balloons Coconuts Café, situated on West Madison Street and Linden Avenue, is a popular, cozy, Attitude, Brokeback Mountain, Coming and candles outside Coconuts. 16 year-old bar that caters to a primarily lesbian clientele. “We are all in shock,” said Cindy, a Out, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell … Harvey Milk, A candlelight vigil is planned for co-owner of the bar. “Coconuts has been a safe place to go. This is a tragic, isolated incident, Internet, Judy, Kinsey, Lesbian, Marriage Friday, March 13. and it occurred after the bar closed.” … Quilt, Rainbow, Stonewall, Tolerance & -- continued on page 31 Understanding … everything gAy to Z takes a gay rollercoaster ride through the alphabet handful of people evolved into a small the nightlife there are tons of options, as GMCW celebrates Stonewall, Harvey Guerrilla Gay Bar crowd, and eventually swelled to over 400 including their own Guerrilla Queer Milk and gay marriage; honors brothers mostly gay men and some women who Bar,” noted McFarlane. That was among and sisters lost to HIV/AIDS and other Baltimore Rocks On “invaded” the space normally frequented several similar groups that sprung up diseases; and commemorates the by straight twenty- and thirtysomethings around the country. -- continued on page 30 By Steve Charing on a rockin’ Friday night. “Mark and I always wanted to go It was certainly peaceful as far as What was taking place was the fifth to the D.C. gathering, but at one point invasions go. Around 8:00 p.m. on monthly installment of the rapidly growing we just said to each other, ‘Why don’t IN THIS ISSUE March 6 there was a handful of gay men Guerilla Gay Bar Baltimore phenomenon. we start one here?’ So the outlet is for News Analysis ............................ P 03 clustered together sipping drinks inside Founders of this movement, Byron everyone who doesn’t want to drive an McFarlane, 25, of Ellicott City and Mark hour to Washington or go to the same old Luckie’s Tavern—which is located in Beyond the Beltway .............. P 06,07 Power Plant Live! on Market Place in Yost, 28, of Mt. Vernon, believed that bars in Mt. Vernon,” says McFarlane. Baltimore— checking out the entrance Baltimore needed an alternative to the Despite the GGBB’s new logo, which Passings .......................................P 11 to see who else walks through. conventional bar scene. depicts a militaristic-looking clenched fist As the minutes and hours passed “Washington, D.C. has a very on a bottle cap, both Yost and McFarlane Unboxed W/ Ajar ......................... P 14 and the beats to rock and 80’s pop tunes large, active, gay community and for insist that the “guerilla” aspect of GGBB permeated in the background, that gay men and women who are really into is not an “in-your-face” activity nor are On the Screen ............................. P 21 -- continued on page 9 Leather Line ................................ P 27 2 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD March 13, 2009 | baltimoreoutloud.com OUTSPOKEN Publisher Mike Chase O’Malley’s [email protected] Executive Editor Jim Becker March [email protected] Sales Mary Taylor, Director The Governor expends [email protected] Managing Editor political capital Steve Charing Leather Editor demonstrating on behalf Rodney Burger of convicted murders. Writers Jeffrey Clagett Chuck Duncan Would he ever march for Rickie Green Eva Hersh MD lgbt equality? Doug Ireland P.S. Lorio By Steve Charing Jim Lucio Baltimore Sun photo by Glenn Fawcett / February 25, 2009) Meredith Moise Ben Ryland Nate Sweeney When I viewed Grisham’s The Chamber. state’s Appeals Court ruling in September MIA - Alexander St. John the peculiar news Despite Governor O’Malley’s public 2007 that upheld the current marriage Graphics footage that depicted advocacy for repealing the death penalty, laws defining marriage as between Hannah-Love Shibley, Director [email protected] Governor Martin the Senate’s Judicial Proceedings one man and one woman, he stated on Carol Baker O’Malley marching Committee killed the measure. That television that “no one should redefine the Bryan Sullivan down West Street in normally puts the kibosh on the initiative sacraments.” Photographers Annapolis with others right then and there for the current session. Many activists, including some of Skip Koritzer in his quest to end the However, Senate President Thomas V. the plaintiffs in the original lawsuit, were Harry Lowinger death penalty, I was Mike Miller eschewed the procedural rankled by those remarks noting that he National Advertising taken aback. My reaction was, O’Malley protocol and decided to send the bill to the clearly knew what was being sought was Rivendell Media is protesting the death penalty in such a Senate floor for a full vote in deference to civil recognition, not religious blessings. 908-232-2021 public way, but we can’t even get him to Mr. O’Malley’s office. Others were miffed at his apparent Web Services commit on same-sex marriage rights for Drew Saine [email protected] Maryland’s gay and lesbian couples or on A march down Annapolis streets by Martin O’Malley Distribution/Circulation transgender protections. Jay Loane The governor has seen his approval to support marriage equality and transgender [email protected] numbers fade since his election victory in 2006. He has had to face serious budget protections is a dream that is unlikely to materialize. Baltimore OUTloud and economic issues where no matter P.O. Box 3640 which course of action he decided on, he Of course, Mike Miller, who supports backtracking of his position since 2004 Baltimore, MD 21214 capital punishment, counted the votes in when he allegedly supported same-sex 410-244-6780 was roundly criticized. This takes a toll on www.baltimoreoutloud.com popularity and hence political capital, and advance and is fully aware that complete marriage. repeal won’t pass the Senate. But this During the 2008 General Assembly, the governor has little left to spend at this Additional Information point. grand gesture, disingenuous as it appears, the governor was virtually invisible when Baltimore OUTloud is published every other Friday by Pride But during the current General proves that if the governor takes a strong the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Media, Ltd. in Baltimore, Maryland. Readers’ comments stand on a measure, it might, with help Protection Act was introduced. The and unsolicited materials are welcomed and may be sent to: Assembly, Governor O’Malley made a [email protected]. | Pride Media offices are decision that whatever political capital from the mega-powerful Senate president, framework of the bill made it clear, mainly located at 1120 N. 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