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by Tracy Baim while Target also met with HRC to mitigate dam- ages, they have not requested the funds back, Target Corporation, after coming under fire for and Chicago activists are demanding that before contributions to an anti-gay candidate, is refus- they stop boycotting the store. Gay Marriages ing a call to “make it right” and two weeks of If Target does get the money back, or even negotiations with the Human Rights Campaign if it does not, activists are calling on the store Delayed have stalled. to give equal or more money to Emmer’s Demo- About 50 people turned out Saturday, Aug. 14 cratic opponent as well as gay organizations and for a protest of the new Target store in Chicago, candidates in Minnesota, where the superstore on Broadway just north of Montrose. They were is based. Now that negotiations with HRC have page 17 calling for a boycott of the store because of a come to a standstill, a boycott is likely to con- recent $150,000 contribution to a fund, Min- tinue. [See sidebar on more HRC news.] nesota Forward, that in turn gave that money “We will not be targets” chanted one of the to right-wing conservative Republican candidate protest’s organizers, Rick Heintz, as the group Rep. Tom Emmer in his race for Minnesota gov- marched in front of the store. Heintz also cut ernor. Protesters picket the Uptown Target Aug. 14. a cake commemorating the victory in the Prop While Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel has apolo- Photo by Tracy Baim 8 gay-marriage case in California. As the Target gized to employees for the contribution, and Turn to page 6

More FASHION FORWARD Lollapalooza Models, celebrities and fashion plates all mingled at the Chicago Theater Aug. 13 for Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama. Among the highlights were models wore the works of various designers while walking the runway (left) and singing from Macy Gray (right), who is enjoying the success of her single “Beauty in the World.” Photos by Kat Fitzgerald (MysticImagesPhotography.com); more images inside on pages 16 as well as online page 19 at www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com

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Find Nightspots on www.WindyCityQueercast.com 4 Aug. 18, 2010 ONLINE AT icy for participating in the survey. ican Bar Association urges state, territorial, and Prop 8 stay Alexander Nicholson, executive director of Ser- tribal governments to eliminate all of their legal WINDYCITYMEDIAGROUP.COM vicemembers United, the nation’s largest organi- barriers to civil marriage between two persons NATIONAL NEWS zation of gay veterans, said he is not surprised of the same sex who are otherwise eligible to continued; the survey has generated yawns among active marry.” duty personnel. Chad Griffin, board president of the American appeal sped up “From what we are hearing, troops have little Foundation for Equal Rights, said, “With this By Lisa Keen interest in this survey and simply just don’t care action, the American Bar Association has af- Keen News Service about this policy change,” he said. “While the firmed the principles upon which this nation was Department of Defense and Westat [the research founded—that every American is vested with A three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit U.S. Court firm behind the survey] are spinning the low re- certain inalienable rights and that all Americans of Appeals issued an order Aug. 16, granting —Gay ex-Ford exec sponse rate to the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ survey as are created equal.” Yes on 8’s request for a stay of Judge Vaughn Allan Gilmour (left) expected and sufficient, neither are disclosing Walker’s ruling that Proposition 8 is unconstitu- heads Wayne St. the fact that the military leaders have had to Anti-gay group urges tional. It also ordered, without being asked, that Univ. put significant pressure on troops on multiple Yes on 8’s appeal of the Perry v. Schwarzenegger occasions to even get this level of response.” Coulter to skip confab ruling be addressed by the court on an expe- —Lesbian student Nicholson added, “Some commanders and se- Peter LaBarbera, the president of the local dited basis. asks to leave nior leaders have even told subordinates that anti-gay group Americans for the Truth About The panel said it would hear arguments on ap- military academy participation is mandatory. These occurrences Homosexuality (AFTAH), wants controversial peal during the week of Dec. 6, as well as argu- further degrade the credibility of this survey’s right-wing pundit Ann Coulter to reconsider her ments concerning whether Yes on 8 has legal —Very popular methodology and violate ethical standards that appearance at HOMOCON 2010, a Sept. 25 event standing to press the appeal. transgender dog prevent researchers from compelling respondents in New York City organized by the gay conser- The two-page order is a disappointment to all Americans who believe in equality under the to participate in survey research.” vative group GOProud, according to the AFTAH many same-sex couples in California who were law. Aaron Belkin, director of the Palm Center, a website. hoping that they would be able to obtain mar- ”The 9th Circuit panel includes two Clinton public-policy institute affiliated with the Uni- LaBarbera said, “As a fan of Ann Coulter, it riage licenses as soon as Judge Walker’s stay appointees—Judge Sidney Thomas and Mi- versity of California, Santa Barbara, puts the pains me to see her cave in to political correct- expired—at 5 p.m. Pacific time Aug. 18. chael Hawkins—and Reagan appointee, Edward low response rate in historical and political per- ness and lend credibility to the phony homo- “We are very gratified that the Ninth Circuit Leavey. spective. “The reason so few troops have filled sexual ‘conservatives’ over at GOProud. Worse, has recognized the importance and pressing na- The panel set Sept. 17 as the date Yes on 8’s out their surveys is that, as objective data have Coulter is sending a dangerous message to young ture of this case and the need to resolve it as initial argument brief is due. shown for years, most just don’t care if gays are Americans that homosexuality is OK.” quickly as possible by issuing this extremely ex- The response brief from the Ted Olson-David allowed to serve,” he said. “The depiction of re- Regarding the HOMOCON appearance, Coulter pedited briefing schedule,” said Ted Olson, one Boies legal team challenging Proposition 8 is peal as some mysterious, complicated process is said, “I’m thrilled to be giving a speech to a of the lead attorneys for plaintiffs challenging due Oct. 18. And Yes on 8 may reply to plaintiffs’ incorrect.” room full of gay conservatives, because accord- Proposition 8. brief by Nov. 1. In addition to the survey, the Defense Depart- ing to every single liberal I’ve ever met, such Olson, one of the most prominent conserva- Today’s order means the same-sex marriage ment is seeking confidential comments on line. people don’t even exist! Who’s next on my speak- tive attorneys in the country, launched the high- ban will stay intact for at least until December, Pentagon spokeswoman Smith told CNN that ing tour? Conservative unicorns? (And don’t kid profile challenge of California’s voter-approved when the 9th Circuit will hear arguments on both 67,000 people have responded to date. That yourself—they’re out there. I get letters from constitutional ban on same-sex marriage with the issue of Yes on 8’s standing to appeal and, number includes 2,450 active-duty troops, with them all the time.),” according to GOProud.org. liberal attorney icon David Boies. Walker, chief perhaps, on the merits of Walker’s decision. 280 of them self-identified as gay men or lesbi- The website also states that “GOProud is com- judge of the U.S. District Court for Northern Meanwhile, on the east coast, where U.S. Dis- ans, offering their views. mitted to a traditional conservative agenda that California (San Francisco), heard three weeks trict Court Judge Joseph Tauro ruled—in two Copyright 2010. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. emphasizes limited government, individual lib- of testimony by the plaintiffs and Proposition 8 separate cases—July 9 that the ban on federal Chuck Colbert erty, free markets and a confident foreign poli- supporters in January. benefits to same-sex couples is unconstitution- cy.” In a dramatic 136-page ruling issue Aug. 4, al, the clock is still ticking down the 60 days the Walker declared the same-sex marriage ban in APA backs U.S. Department of Justice has to appeal the de- the state constitution violates the U.S. Consti- Biggert to speak at cisions to the 1st Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. same-sex marriage... tution’s guarantees of equal protection and due ©2010 by Keen News Service. All rights re- The American Psychological Association (APA) Log Cabin confab process. Walker agreed to stay—or delay en- U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Ill., is among those served. has reaffirmed its support for same-sex marriage, forcement—of his decision until Aug. 18, giving according to a press release. In so doing, the slated to speak at the 2010 Log Cabin Republi- the 9th Circuit time to decide whether to grant APA noted that its annual convention—which cans National Dinner Wed., Sept. 22, at Wash- a more extended appeal. DADT survey gets takes place Aug. 12-15 in San Diego, Calif.— ington, D.C.’s, Capitol Hill Club, according to an Evan Wolfson, who was a lead attorney on little feedback would provide an opportunity to call attention organizational press release. the first same-sex marriage case—in Hawaii in by Chuck Colbert to the science supporting its stance. Among the others scheduled to speak are Rep. 1996—called the 9th Circuit panel’s decision to APA’s governing council of representatives Pete Sessions, R-Texas, who is chairman of the continue Walker’s stay “disappointing.” A Pentagon survey, seeking the views of active issued a statement that read, “The Council of National Republican Congressional Committee; “But there are many twists in the road to jus- duty troops about openly gay service, has ap- Representatives (1) reaffirms the American Psy- Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla.; Rep. Charles tice,” said Wolfson, “and we are encouraged by parently fallen on hard times. Department of De- chological Association’s (APA’s) 2004 Resolution Djou, R-Hawaii; and Nick Herbert MP, Minister of the court’s setting a fast pace for the appeal, fense spokeswoman Cynthia Smith told CNN that on Sexual Orientation and Marriage, (2) ac- State for Justice/Police in the United Kingdom. revealing that the judges understand how im- just two days before the Aug. 15 deadline about knowledges with pride the 11 amicus briefs that The Daily Call editor-in-chief/co-founder Tucker portant a quick end to the exclusion from mar- 104,000 of the 400,000 100-question surveys APA has filed in legal cases on marriage equal- Carlson will serve as master of ceremonies. riage is to gay couples, their loved ones, and had been returned. But the 26-percent response ity for same-sex couples, including the Califor- U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, will be the rate, Smith said, is typical for a questionnaire nia Supreme Court in 2006, (3) directs staff to special guest at a reception for the Log Cabin of this size. create and distribute informational materials to Republicans Political Action Committee. Two weeks earlier, Stars and Stripes, a mili- publicize APA’s history and position on marriage Biggert was first elected to Congress in 1998; tary publication, reported only a 10-percent re- equality for same-sex couples and the science she represents Illinois’ 13th District, which in- sponse rate, which may have prompted Defense that supports that position, and (4) requests cludes Naperville, Bolingbrook and Downers Secretary Robert Gates to remind troops of the that the APA boards and committees consider Grove, among other villages and cities. surveys’ importance. an updated resolution on marriage equality for “Your responses to this survey will help assess same-sex couples based on the evolving re- the impact of a change in the ‘don’t ask, don’t search.” tell law’ and associated policy on military readi- “As the world’s largest organization of psy- ness, effectiveness and unit cohesion, should chologists, we felt it was important to make a such a change occur,” Gates wrote. “The end statement here and now to demonstrate APA’s result: more informed decisions.” unwavering support of marriage equality,” said The ultimate purpose of the survey is to in- APA President Carol D. Goodheart, EdD. “With form the Pentagon working group on how to im- the issue playing out so prominently in Califor- plement a policy change when Congress repeals nia, we are using the opportunity presented by 17-year old “don’t ask, don’t tell” (DADT) federal our annual convention to present the growing law. Senate and House panels have already ap- body of science that is the foundation for our proved a repeal measure. The full House has also position, and that has influenced many of the approved repeal. The full Senate is expected to legislators, judges and other public officials who take up the issue next month. A final working are working to achieve this goal.” group report is due to President Obama Dec. 1. The survey, however, has drawn fire from DADT ...as does the ABA opponents. Servicemembers Legal Defense Net- The American Bar Association released a work, a legal services and advocacy organiza- resolution backing marriage equality Aug. 10, tion, warned gay soldiers not to complete the according to a press release. Backing Judge U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert. Evan Wolfson. Photo by David Shankbone questionnaire after the Defense Department Vaughn Walker’s overturning of Proposition 8, would not guarantee anonymity and protection the resolution reads, “RESOLVED, That the Amer- against being discharged under the current pol- Aug. 18, 2010 5 fied the key issue regarding the nature of these and communities, and not simply expect them scrutiny in the coming months if and as it opens Howard Brown changes, saying that they were in fact related to come to the Center for assistance. up to a community that has been anxiously fol- to the budget. According to him, the board had Asked if any of these changes had anything to lowing its news. These most recent changes sig- makes personnel extended the financial year deadline by a month, do with the loss of the MACS grant (the alleged nal both leadership changes and, perhaps, sig- to July 31, in light of the major change in lead- mismanagement of its funds is, so far, said to nificant structural changes that will literally and changes ership when he came on board. The changes be the cause of the changes in HBHC’s struc- metaphorically affect the health and well-being by Yasmin Nair were announced last week to the staff. ture), Edwards was emphatic that this was not of Chicago’s LGBTQ community. We will continue Edwards did respond with details to the names the case. He said that HBHC had completed its to follow this story. Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) has been we asked about. Regina Kim is no longer an at- review of the situation and sent that to the Na- embroiled in controversy since the early part of tending physician at HBHC; Edwards said that tional Institutes of Health last week. Summariz- this year, when both CEO Michael Cook and CFO- she had moved on voluntarily to pursue her spe- ing the recent changes, Edwards said non-profits Mark Joslyn were put on administrative leave. cialization in pregnancy and childbirth. Barrett, like HBHC, faced with the current economic Following the ensuing scandal, HBHC hired Ja- according to Edwards, is joining the Center on climate, had to see how they could either/and mal Edwards, formerly of the law firm of Kirkland Halsted to continue her work with seniors. Her increase revenue and control expenses. and Ellis, as its CEO; he began his tenure June 1 arrival there comes in the wake of the depar- He emphasized that leadership at HBHC was and promised several changes to the organiza- ture of Serena Worthington, the former senior committed to transparency to its staff and the tion. director of public programs for Center on Halsted larger community, saying that he understood Windy City Times recently learned that among and who recently accepted a new position as a that both were understandably “anxious” about these are several changes in personnel, including national advocate for LGBT seniors with Services the changes and that there was a need to “re- the departure of Paul Fairchild, who was director and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and store faith and confidence” in the organization. of development and then interim chief operating Transgender Elders (SAGE). Edwards said that With that in mind, HBHC will be announcing officer while the board looked for a replacement Barrett would be part of a collaborative project community open houses on its website and for Cook. Also gone is Hope Barrett, director of with the Center in an attempt to address the is- these will begin in October. Addressing the is- elder services. The changes appeared to come sues facing LGBT seniors. sue of communications with the community, Ed- some time after the end of the fiscal year, June Windy City Times spoke with Barrett, and she wards said he wanted to be clear that the goal 30, raising the question of why these changes confirmed that she would be joining the Center has “not been to keep secrets, but to ensure came about if they were unrelated to budgetary as senior director of public programming, a po- that we are headed in the right direction and to concerns. We contacted Jamal Edwards to con- sition which oversees the senior services at the have a conversation with the staff first” before firm the story. organization, and that she was “excited about opening up matters to the public. In the mean- Edwards said he could not provide names the new opportunities.” Had the Center reached time, the executive leadership team of HBHC has and other details because the changes were a out to her or had she sought them out? Barrett been working on “identifying what the problem personnel matter and it would be “improper” said it was a little bit of both. What would the areas are, balancing the budget and developing to discuss them. He also said that some of the collaborative work with the Center look like, es- a strategic plan” in an effort to create a sustain- changes were voluntary, as in the case of Paul pecially given that the two agencies are in many able organization. Fairchild who left HBHC to pursue other op- ways competing for the same kinds of funding, Edwards also spoke of a significant change in portunities. (Edwards said he could share this from donors and state and federal dollars? Bar- the way HBHC would seek funding, saying that because his understanding was that Fairchild rett admitted that there is no formal collabora- the goal was for it to become a fully federally was open about it.).. Other changes came about tion in place yet, but that the two organizations funded health center. According to him, there due to attrition, performance evaluation, and/or were talking about future plans. Part of the ra- are many advantages to this, including being the need to make financial decisions “in a dif- tionale, according to her, is that they ought not able to assist people who have no insurance ficult economic climate.” According to him, the to replicate work. 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Chicago Buffalo Grove Naperville Lake Forest Racine, Wisconsin 6 Aug. 18, 2010 Madeleine Albright TARGET from cover here for Chicago protest went on in the midday sun, dozens of drivers honked their horns in support. House event in Dec. Sixteen-year-old New Trier High School stu- By Ross Forman dent Zachary Fraum initiated the Chicago pro-

test. He came out the week before during the Madeleine Albright will be the special guest at Gay Liberation Network’s protest in Arlington Chicago House’s 2nd annual Speaker Series Lun- Heights against the Americans for Truth About cheon, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Homosexuality. Palmer House Hilton at 12-2 p.m. “I have known I was gay since I was 10 years “We are so excited to have former Secretary of old,” Fraum said, adding that Emmer is not just State Madeleine Albright as our 25th anniversary anti-gay, but right-wing on other social issues guest for our annual Speaker Series,” said Stan such as abortion and immigration. Sloan, the CEO of Chicago House who is celebrat- Organizer Andy Thayer of Gay Liberation Net- ing his 10th year with the organization. work made it clear they were not against the em- “Albright continues to be a prophetic voice in ployees of Target, who he said are also victims of discussing the role of America in the world and an anti-gay CEO who also opposes a unionized the implications of that role on our citizens and workforce. Target’s CEO “says through his contri- domestic policy. HIV/AIDS and homelessness are butions that he hates them, and that has to be a the major issues addressed by Chicago House, horrible burden” for employees, Thayer said. “To and to have Madeleine Albright with us to help the workers, we say we are on your side.” explore the economic implications of our coun- Transgender activist Dove Paige Anthony try’s policies both domestically and abroad will asked Target to “stop funding our oppression be perfect in these difficult economic times.” now!” Anti-war activist Heather Benno from the Albright follows former President Bill Clin- Answer Coalition connected the dots between ton, who was the first Speaker Series Luncheon those who oppose gay rights and the bigots who guest, and she was selected over several other get elected and work against gay issues. She famous people considered by Chicago House of- said gay rights are the “civil-rights struggle of ficials, although they would not reveal finalists. our generation.” Ticket sales will open at the premium, pre- Activists picket the Uptown Target Aug. 14, with Dove Paige Anthony on the left and Zachary Carrie Maxwell, a former Target employee, said ferred and VIP meet-and-greet levels in Sep- Fraum on the right. Bottom right photo: Co-organizer Rick Heintz cuts a cake marking the Aug. this boycott was a slippery slope, now that the tember. Corporate tables and sponsorship op- 4 ruling overturning Prop 8. Photos by Tracy Baim U.S. Supreme Court said corporations can give portunities are now available by calling Jeremy campaign contributions. “What if Illinois com- Hilborn, manager of special events, at 773-248- panies like Walgreens and Kraft do this? What equality candidates.” 5200, ext. 304. are we going to do?” she asked. “So maybe Tar- Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel sent a memo to get, if they can’t get the money back, can do- employees apologizing for the donation. How- Dr. Laura’s ‘N-word’ nate double to gay groups and to the Democratic ever, no other correction action has taken place candidate.” to date. controversy Thayer and GLN’s Bob Schwartz said the pro- Gay-rights activists are now also watching Radio personality Dr. Laura Schlessinger is in testers’ demands include Target getting the Best Buy, which has also contributed to Minne- the midst of a firestorm after using the N-word money back, Target giving that money to a sota Forward. The Chicago Tribune reported that (the derogatory term for an African American) Minnesota gay group and the Target CEO, Gregg Best Buy spokeswoman Sue Busch Nehring said repeatedly on the air during an Aug. 10 show Steinhafel, issuing a “real apology.” that the donation “was focused solely on jobs with a caller. Several people at the protest also mentioned and an improved economy. We’ve learned from The caller was a Black woman in an interra- that Best Buy is also guilty of similar campaign this and we will review the process we use to cial marriage who was wondering how to deal contributions, and should also be boycotted. make political contributions, to avoid any future with derogatory language, according to Radio- confusion. We’ll seek out employee input and Info.com. “Black guys say it all the time,” said ideas about policy and process.” Schlessinger, who did not direct the term toward Target not According to ABC News, HRC spokesman Fred the caller. correcting action Sainz said that Target and his group had reached EW.com reported that Schlessinger apologized Although Target Corporation has been the tar- two tenuous agreements. “Then when we were the following day, saying, “I articulated the get of LGBT-rights activists, the company appar- ready to pull the trigger, literally at the 11th N-word all the way out—more than one time, ently will not take any action to counter its do- hour on two occasions, they pulled back and and that was wrong. I’ll say it again—that was nation to political action committee Minnesota said they were not ready to proceed,” Sainz said. wrong.” She also agreed to not use the term ever Forward, according to an Aug. 16 press release “ again. from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Schlessinger has had a controversial past In response, HRC announced that it will do- with the LGBT community as well. According to nate $150,000 of its own resources to counter StopDrLaura.com, which was instrumental in the GOP candidate Tom Emmer and help elect a pro- 2001 cancellation of her TV show, Schlessinger LGBT governor and legislature in the state. had repeatedly called gays and lesbians “bio- HRC had been in negotiations with Target for logical errors” and deviant. the corporation to counter its Minnesota For- ward contribution with a similar one to a pro- Bar AIDS Aug. 26 equality group. EdgeAlliance and AIDSCare Progressive Ser- “All fair-minded Americans will now rightly vices are hosting the 7th annual Bar AIDS fund- question Target’s commitment to equality. If raiser Thursday, Aug. 26. A Chicago-wide fund- their initial contribution was a slap in the face, raiser, Bar AIDS will raise money to help the their refusal to make it right is a punch in the fight against HIV/AIDS. gut and that’s not something that we will soon More than 30 bars (including many LGBT forget,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. establishments, such as Sidetrack, T’s Bar & “However, with full marriage equality hanging in Restaurant, Berlin and Spin) throughout the the balance in Minnesota, regardless of Target, Chicagoland area will host events. See www. it’s important that we as a community send a EDGEAlliance.org. message that we will work tirelessly to elect pro-

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505_Chicago_Windy City Times.indd 1 12/16/09 1:30:05 PM Aug. 18, 2010 7 took a step. I never leaned in.” Activist wins Thompson said that the harassment continued for 15 minutes. When Thompson gave directions in Pride to a gay couple from out of town to exit at Bryn Mawr, the same man told one person in the cou- Parade case ple that gangs in the neighborhood would “beat By Kate Sosin his faggot ass” and then kicked him as he exited the train. LGBT activist Andy Thayer prevailed in an Aug. Thompson confronted the man a second time. 11 case in which the city of Chicago brought He asked what he was doing and scolded him. “I charges against him over an incident at this told him, ‘you’re embarrassing yourself in front year’s Pride Parade. of the women on this train.’” Thompson says Thayer was certain he would lose his case other people on the train voiced their disap- against the City of Chicago. He said so. His law- proval as well. yer said so. His supporters plotted their appeal When train doors opened at Thorndale, the before the doors of room 108 even opened for man punched Thompson in the face and fled the trial. El. “The burden of proof is so low for the other Thompson had to have seven stitches on his side,” Thayer told a reporter. “It’s such a kanga- mouth; he also suffered minor head injuries. roo court.” According to the Chicago Police Department, Thayer was cited June 27 during the parade the suspects are a Black male, 6’-6’1”, 20-25 because his organization, the Gay Liberation years old, 180-200 lbs.; and a white Hispanic Network (GLN), refused to move a 14-foot scaf- male, 5’7”-5’10”, 20-25 years old and 170-180 fold that blocked anti-gay protesters. Chicago lbs. Police Department (CPD) officials alleged that Police have at least one witness. Thompson GLN had no permit for the scaffold. However, said he intends to press charges if a suspect is Thayer said that Commander Frank Gross, who caught. heads the CPD special events division, gave GLN permission. The two sides faced off over a $1,000 fine. According to both parties, Thayer was ticketed after refusing to remove a scaffold at the corner of Pine Grove and Diversey. The scaffold, which GLN rolled in the parade, was decorated in large signs with political messages. Thayer said that Gross agreed that GLN members could park their parade entry alongside the parade if they want- ed to stop. GLN stopped directly in front of anti- gay protesters, partially blocking the protesters from view of spectators. Police told Thayer to remove the scaffold, and he refused. Representing the city, Scott Sachnoff argued that Thayer’s refusal to remove the scaffold led to his charge of “disobeying lawful order of a police officer.” Sachnoff told Judge Zipporah J. Lewis that the scaffold was a violation of parade permits because the GLN contingent had been registered with the pride committee as a truck. Thayer’s attorney, Jeffrey Frank, called the charges “unwarranted” and “arbitrary.” Accord- Jeffrey Bottorff. ing to the citation, Frank said, Thayer had been issued a traffic ticket. Frank also alleged that PASSAGES police “spent an hour trying to figure out what to charge Thayer with” and that they had decid- Jeffrey Bottorff ed that Thayer “once again needed to be taught Jeffrey Todd Bottorff died Thursday, Aug. a lesson.” Frank asked CPD Deputy Chief Bruce 5, in his home in Rogers Park after a brief Rottner, who ordered ticket, if all gay pride illness. He was 47. floats could be ticketed for breaking traffic laws. Bottorff, a marketing specialist, worked for Rottner said he was not sure. the Obama Indiana campaign in 2008 and After more than two hours off cross-examina- was employed at Market Fax, Inc. for more tion, Lewis ruled in favor of Thayer. She said the than 15 years. He received his Bachelor of city did not make clear why Thayer was being Arts degree from Northwestern University in charged with traffic violations. Evanston, Ill., in 1985. He was a National Thayer expressed surprise over the decision. High School Merit Scholar and member of the “To his credit, Commander Gross told the truth,” swim team at Mishawaka High School, gradu- Thayer told reporters. Thayer called the ordeal a ating in 1981. miscommunication between Gross, Rottner and He will be fondly remembered by friends reporting officers. “They didn’t have the matu- and family for his ready willingness to help rity to say ‘We screwed up.’” others and his dedication to numerous chari- ties and political organizations as well as his encyclopedic knowledge, quick intelligence Market Days and rapier wit. Bottorff is survived by his loving mother incident investigated and father, Sheila and Richard Bottorff of as hate crime Stevensville, Mich.; his two brothers, James By Kate Sosin Bottorff and David Bottorff, both of Chicago; and his sister Laura Preston, also of Stevens- Police are determining if a battery incident that ville. Jeff is also survived by his nephews happened during Northalsted Market Days on the Anthony Preston and Jacob Bottorff and his Red Line will be classified as an anti-gay hate niece Alexandra Preston. crime. He will be buried at St. Joseph Valley Me- Paul W. Thompson said he was traveling home morial Park in Granger, Ind. Mourners may alone from Sidetrack at 3 a.m. on Aug. 8 when sign an online guestbook at www.bubbfuner- he overheard two men muttering anti-gay slurs. alchapel.com under “Obituaries.” In lieu of “I realized he was saying ‘fucking faggots,” flowers, memorial donations may be made to Thompson told Windy City Times. “He was angry the Jeffrey Bottorff Memorial Fund, care of that there were all these ‘fucking faggots’ on the David W. Bottorff, University of Chicago Li- train.” brary, Chicago, Ill., 60637. According to Thompson, he confronted the man and told him stop. “I stood up. I never 8 Aug. 18, 2010 Washington D.C., Los Angeles and so on, are way one way or else, but are feeling oppressed or Deaf LGBTs ahead of Chicago in term of accessible in [the] discriminated here in Chicago since we do not LGBT community for deaf people,” Rodgers said. feel completely welcomed to their events nor bemoan lack of “I’ve gone to many gay pride events in many get same level of experience as our hearing fam- cities and all of them are interpreted on stages. ily and friends. interpreters I’m very embarrassed here in Chicago, my own The addition of interpreters at predominantly By Ross Forman hometown.” gay events, such as Northalsted Market Days, In the past, many of us have made requests for was a hot topic. Here are comments from a few For the LGBT deaf community, the party atmo- interpreter but kept on being stalled and ended Market Days attendees: sphere of the annual Northalsted Market Days, up without any interpreter. Grew up fighting “I wanted to bring my partner to watch the held Aug. 7-8, was subdued—much like Midsom- with barriers, frustration and disappointments music performances on stage, but found out marfest, Pride Fest and even the Pride Parade. so kinda gave up making requests and not advo- that there were no interpreters. Was really dis- The issue is that there were no sign-language cating for ourselves anymore. appointed not to be able to enjoy any of the interpreters on stages for the deaf, despite mul- WCRAD is non-profit organization that provides shows during the weekend. There are so many tiple requests from the deaf community for the social, educational and advocacy opportunities deaf gay and straight people in Chicago who past few years. for the deaf LGBT community. WCRAD has more come to Northhalsted Market Days; shame on Many within the deaf community contemplated than 100 members, associates and supporters— the organizers.”—Tommy Valentino, 51, of some form of protest for the two-day streetfest, such as Lovi, who is gay and lives in suburban Westchester, who is deaf and gay. but opted for acquiring signatures from attend- Lincolnwood. “I am a hearing person with a deaf partner ees for a petition to present to organizers of all “It is not so much about how many people for more than 20 years. We have been regular such events, city officials and others. On Aug. 7 in the deaf community are affected by the lack consumers on Halsted Street for a long time as Raymond Rodgers. alone, more than 200 festival goers signed the of sign-language interpreters during Northalsted well as frequent attendees of Northalsted Market petition. Market Days, but rather, the overall number of Days. With Northalsted/Boystown being a very “The lack of interpreters being provided dur- people who are part of the deaf community who dynamic community, I’m very surprised by the ing the stage performances at Northalsted Mar- “I am very disappointed with the decision not are not necessarily deaf themselves,” Lovi said. lack of interpreters at staged events. There are ket Days is contrary to many similar festivals in to provide sign-language interpreters. In fact, “This could be in the thousands, as it includes many gay deaf consumers in this neighborhood other cities that are even smaller than Chicago, a particular individual has been advocating family, friends and partners of deaf people who who are supporters of Halsted street businesses. such as Washington, D.C., Rochester, N.Y. and for sign-language interpreters for the past two would otherwise attend Northalsted Market Days Where is the equality when no interpreters are Austin, Texas,” said Steve Lovi, 48, the co-pres- or three years during Northalsted Market Days and stage shows.” provided for such events like Northalsted Market ident of the Windy City Rainbow Alliance for the stage shows without any success or assistance Lovi said WCRAD was contacted by Special Days.”—Daniel Santiago, 50, of Chicago, who is Deaf (WCRAD). from either Special Events Management which Events Management about two weeks prior to gay. “Chicago has prided itself on being one of produces Northalsted Market Days or Northal- the event, but only after a deaf individual had “I enjoy going to see music-related events, the most accessible cities for people with dis- sted Business Alliance, which contracts Special been requesting sign-language interpreters for but, if there is no interpreter, then it makes it abilities, including the deaf community. Having Events Management to run this event.” the past two or three years. “Special Events really hard to enjoy. Whenever I go to San Fran- sign-language interpreters during Northalsted Lovi said he went to the Beatles tribute band Management was looking for volunteer inter- cisco, they always have interpreters at festivals Market Days would be a boost to Chicago’s im- at the Roscoe Stage on Saturday, but, without preters, which I consider rather insulting given similar to Northalsted Market Days.”—Jason age as a place to enjoy accessible entertainment an interpreter, said he, “felt very left out be- the special skills needed to interpret musical Gaul, 35, of Chicago, who is deaf and gay. venues,” Lovi said. “Many people think that deaf cause I could not hear the lyrics. It would have performances and the recent passage of licens- “The city of Chicago is supposed to be one of people cannot or do not enjoy music. This could been great to enjoy with an interpreter.” ing requirements by the State of Illinois, which the most accessible cities in America. Northalst- not be farther from the truth. There are many Raymond Rodgers, 42, who is deaf, lives in necessitates the need for advanced training with ed Market Days should be on the same level with deaf people who can hear some of the music and East Lakeview and is a company CEO/president, live stage settings,” Lovi said. “Special Events providing sign-language interpreters too.”— Ed feel vibrations from stage shows, but having an said the lack of interpreters at major LGBT events Management claimed that the cost of sign-lan- Michor, 45, of Chicago, who is deaf and gay. interpreter enhances full participation for deaf is a “huge problem!” guage interpreters was prohibitive, according people alongside their hearing peers, friends “All other major cities, such as Houston, San to their budget this year, despite being offered and partners. Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, discounted pricing by a local interpreter referral agency.” Windy City Times attempted to reach represen- tatives from Northalsted Market Days, as well as personnel from Special Events Management, for comments for this story, but no one replied be- fore the press deadline. “As a [Market Days] vendor, [no interpreters for the deaf] definitely impacts WCRAD,” Lovi said. “Our customers and visitors may be less in- clined to attend Northalsted Market Days know- ing that sign-language interpreters were not provided once again for the stage shows. The deaf community has a right to be able to access all features of Market Days, including the many talented performers at the Belmont, Roscoe and Addison stages.” Lovi said WCRAD sought signatures to their petition to show organizers “that we mean busi- ness in advocating for the need to provide sign- Ed Wosylus (left) and Larry Simpson on the language interpreters for all [of] Northalsted cruise. Photo courtesy of Wosylus Market Days [in] 2011. “WCRAD, like all other deaf- and disability-re- lated organizations, especially within the LGBT community, does not want any undue attention Veterans set sail or added sympathy. We only want opportunities Gay veterans Ed Wosylus and Larry Simpson for full inclusion in all that we do, regardless of helped honor LGBT veterans and raise funds whether the law requires accessibility provisions for a proposed monument to honor the military or not.” service of LGBT individuals during a boat cruise Rodgers noted that many Chicago events get on Lake Michigan during last weekend’s Air and good grades for offering interpreters for the Water show. The monument would be installed in deaf, such as major events sponsored or sup- Lakeview’s new Space Park, 815 W. Roscoe. The porting the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Equal- newly organized group, “1VU, Do Tell: Chicago,” ity Illinois and Chicago Commission on Human hopes to engage an LGBT designer for the work. Relations. Learn more about the proposed monument by Rodgers said events at the Center on Halsted contacting Stephen Crawford at [email protected]. used to be better in the past, with interpreters Photo courtesy of Wosylus for the deaf. Same for events from the Triangle Neighbors Association, Human Rights Campaign Correction and Howard Brown Health Center. In last week’s issue of Windy City Times, it “Any deaf LGBT person who grew up here in should have been noted that Bronques took the Chicago [and has] not traveled to other cities, cover photo of Semi Precious Weapons’ Justin may not know the difference,” Rodgers said. Tranter and Lady Gaga, while Kat Fitzgerald “Those of us who may have lived in other cities (MysticImagesPhotography.com) photographed or traveled to other cities have grown to ap- Joan Jett. preciate the equality in getting to experience Aug. 18, 2010 9

Thursday., Aug. 19 7:30 p.m. Sharon Pomerantz Rich Boy a Saturday, Aug. 21 GAYin the 7:30 p.m. Sappho’s Salon: A Provocative Night of LIFE PHOTOS AND TEXT by KATE SOSIN KOKUMO Lesbian Diversions Community organizer Featuring Fay Jacobs, KOKUMO pulled two cherry pies from a shopping bag and set them on the table before her peers. Ellen Rosner, and “These are for all of you,” she said with grin. She ate a piece, and then admitted with a giggle DJ SpinNikki that it was her breakfast. It was a late morning at the Southwest Youth Collaborative, and KOKUMO prepared for a day of activities with direct-action organization, Gender JUST. KOKUMO, 21, is a student at Chicago State University, but she’s devoting much of her summer 5233 N. Clark to community organizing. This day was a continuation of KOKUMO’s work on the “Safe and Af- (773) 769-9299 firming Education” campaign. KOKUMO attended a training on community organizing and then helped plan the organization’s upcoming events and actions. “I wish somebody would have done it for me,” she said, noting that protections for queer stu- dents would have made her days in Chicago Public Schools easier. “The change is only going to come when we force it to.” With all that schooling and organizing what does KOKUMO do for fun? “Work and sleep.” And eat pie, maybe, which was also lunch. [email protected] www.womenandchildrenfirst.com Parking Available Wheelchair Accessible

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VIEWPOINTS VOL. 25, No. 46, Aug. 18, 2010 The combined forces of Windy City Times, founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, cording to Charity Navigator, the most-utilized port for MN Forward and Emmer, because at the founded May 1987. and trusted evaluator of charities. What does end of the day both corporations have to pro- MIKEY that mean? For starters, it means that $1.3 mil- tect their bottom lines—two of which include PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR lion dollars is spent to pay inflated salaries, providing top-quality merchandise to Americans Tracy Baim ROX while another $1.3 million is spent on the junk at affordable prices and providing jobs. Lots of ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky mail that carries your “free” sticker. jobs. Target defended itself best in response to MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis What’s even more suspect is that there’s no a letter from an outraged customer—both of BUSINESS MANAGER Meghan Streit reported compensation for Betsy Pursell, HRC which were posted on Queerty.com—when it DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright vice president of public education and outreach, said, “Our support of causes and candidates is ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson ACCOUNT MANAGERS: Terri Klinsky, Amy Matheny, Bullseye: HRC is on CharityNavigator.com, whereas likeminded based strictly on issues that affect our retail and Kirk Williamson equal-rights organizations, such as the Gay business objectives” and “MN Forward’s objec- PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Cynthia Holmes perfect target, & Lesbian Leadership Institute and the Gay & tive is to elect candidates from both parties who NIGHTSPOTS MANAGING EDITOR Kirk Williamson Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), will make job creation and economic growth a NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, Rex Wockner, Marie not the best buy dutifully disclose how much they pay their head top priority.” J. Kuda, David Byrne, Tony Peregrin, Lisa Keen, honchos. Right on. Jeremy Bentham would agree. Yasmin Nair, Emmanuel Garcia Somebody call Tom Cruise. The Human Rights Where the HRC gets off scolding Best Buy and He’s the dead English philosopher who advo- THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan Campaign is on a Mission: Impossible. Target is beyond me. As a business, the HRC cated and made popular an idea called utilitari- CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight, Jr. Its goal? To convince two of the world’s largest BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair makes business decisions too, like choosing not anism—that is, choosing an action based on the ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS corporations, Target and Best Buy, to donate a to compensate its hardworking volunteers—the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Mary Shen Barnidge, Jim Edminster, Steve Warren, combined quarter-million dollars to pro-equality men and women who canvass the streets in ex- I believe that’s what’s happening here. Lawrence Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Catey Sullivan, candidates in Minnesota after the retail behe- treme heat and cold to spread the pro-equality Target and Best Buy aren’t stupid; they don’t Zachary Whittenburg, Jonathan Abarbanel moths contributed an equal amount to MN For- COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Susie message. I dare anyone to ask how much Solmo- take their political decisions lightly. One must Day, Jorjet Harper, Lee Lynch, Steve Starr, Lisa ward, a right-wing political action committee nese gets paid to sit in his cushy office while his assume that they knew what they were getting Keen, Charlsie Dewey, Michael Knipp, Mark Corece, that backs anti-equality gubernatorial candidate underpaid and, in some cases, unpaid minions into. One must also trust that theirs was a stra- Sabine Neidhardt, Sam Worley, Billy Masters, John Tom Emmer. do the grunt work. In fact, I double dare you. tegic decision that in the long run will benefit Fenoglio, Chuck Colbert, Micki Leventhal, Sarah In the past week, pressure has mounted against Toce, Rachel Pepper And I want to be there when you fall out of your more people than it will put off. PHOTOGRAPHERS Kat Fitzgerald, Mel Ferrand, Hal the consumer juggernauts as the HRC continues chair in disbelief. By now, however, you’ve probably made up Baim, Steve Starr, Emmanuel Garcia to lead a charge intended to shame both out- It goes without saying that I’m siding with your mind to boycott both establishments be- CIRCULATION lets into giving funds to politicians who work on Best Buy and Target on this one. But not just cause the venerable HRC told you to. But I hope CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright behalf of equal rights. As if that’s supposed to because I think the HRC is a crock. you’ll permit these three words: Beware the pro- DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, Sue and Victor “right” the “wrong.” I’m Team Target because the numbers don’t lie. paganda. Of course, I’m not surprised that the HRC Target is one of the most philanthropic compa- The HRC has an agenda, too—and as much as would suggest a dollar-for-dollar approach to nies in the nation, and it gives more than $3 you think it’s advocating for equal rights, it’s call off the queer uprising. Especially since the Copyright 2010 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media million each week—each week!—to the commu- equally intent on raising a ton of cash. Because Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back HRC’s own agenda is fueled by greed and crispy nities in which it operates. And I’m Team Best Solmonese doesn’t get paid in rainbows and uni- issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). greenbacks. Yep, you read it right. HRC president Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, Buy because the consumer electronics retailer corns. If you think that statement’s false, take a and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and Joe Solmonese and his holier-than-thou “activ- donates up to 1.5 percent of pretax earnings to good long look at the bold blue “Donate Today” no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. ists” are as shady as those at whom they shake support national organizations like the United button on the bottom of your HRC e-mails. All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned their fingers. And they should be ashamed of Way and American Red Cross, as well as fund- Why is it there? Because money—not ideal- for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing themselves. ing scholarship and other community initiatives ism—makes the world go ’round. and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own While HRC proper is a 501(c)(4) group—a dis- throughout the country. At least Target and Best Buy admit it. and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City tinction that allows it to lobby on Capitol Hill Let us not overlook either that both compa- Mikey Rox is an award-winning writer and Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy but keep the identities of its donors private— nies were featured in the HRC’s Best Places to journalist and the founder of Paper Rox Scis- City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the the HRC Foundation, the “charitable” arm of the Work 2010, listed among the “top businesses sors, a copywriting and creative consulting sexual orientation of such person or organization. While HRC isn’t exactly a model of efficiency or full we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make that support equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual company in New York City. He can be reached this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept disclosure. and transgender employees.” at [email protected]. responsibility for advertising claims. Consider, for instance, that the Foundation None of that matters to the HRC, though. Still, [Editor’s note: Read the update on page 6.] (773) 871-7610 FAX (773) 871-7609 spends nearly 30% of its net income on adminis- despite the HRC’s smear campaign, Target and e-mail: [email protected] trative and fundraising expenses combined, ac- Best Buy are sticking to their positions of sup- www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com radio: WindyCityQueercast.com The suggested boycott of Target and Best tims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But most video: QueerTVNetwork.com Buy because they contributed money to an an- important are two other issues: This is about tigay politician. The latest twist is that Target our Constitution, which guarantees freedom of WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP, MARK 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640 USA has apologized. Maybe they have learned their religion and freedom of speech. It’s un-American (MAILING ADDRESS ONLY) SEGAL lesson; we might have already made the point. to not support the mosque. Which brings up another point: boycotts. I’m Fox News, the least trusted name in news, sug- Windy City Times Deadline every Wednesday. all for them—but they must be organized to be gested putting a gay bar next to it. Do we even Nightspots Deadline Wednesday prior to street date. Identity (BLACKlines and En La Vida): Now successful, otherwise it’s just a hollow gesture. have to dignify that with an answer? online only In the last couple of years, people in our com- Mark Segal is PGN publisher. He can be Deadline The 10th of month prior. Biases, boycotts munity have suggested so many boycott targets reached at [email protected]. OUT! Resource Guide ONLINE that it would take a column to list them all. www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com and mosques A boycott should be restricted to a major ho- mophobic action, and supported by a staff work- www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com I asked my Facebook friends what I should write ing full time to make it successful. It’s a last- www.WindyCityQueercast.com about this week. Their top suggestions were resort tactic not to be used lightly. www.QueerTVNetwork.com Proposition 8, Target’s donation to an antigay Lancaster. The issue here is that the LGBT com- politician and the situation in Lancaster. (By the munity has advocated for the Human Relations Send letters and “Windy City Media Group generated way, if you haven’t friended me on Facebook, Commission to include “sexual orientation” in enormous interest among their readers you might want to do so: We often break news the group of protected classes, e.g., race, creed, viewpoints to in this year’s LGBT Consumer Index there, and you can help me pick topics for this color, etc. LGBTs have been so successful that Survey. Out of approximately 100 column at times.) So let’s go to your sugges- the commissioners, in an attempt to circumvent Andrew@ print and online media partners who tions. the issue, decided to dismantle the entire com- participated in the survey, Windy Prop 8. The latest news is that the right wing mission, citing budget woes. That vote will come City was the best performing regional WindyCity media in the U.S. Only survey partners is saying that the judge was biased because he later this month. What is so impressive is that with a nationwide footprint were is gay. Since the subject was marriage, would the LGBT community and its allies have put up a MediaGroup. able to generate a greater number of a married judge be biased since he (or she) al- good fight, packing the hearings and organizing responses.” ­­—David Marshall, Research ready agrees with marriage or is a single judge? major, well-attended demonstrations. Whatever com. Director, Community Marketing, Inc. Obviously, this argument does not hold water. the outcome, we’ve already won. We now have But what the Republicans haven’t realized is a forceful organized community in Lancaster, Items may be that by spending time on gay marriage—which which can take this issue and become a force most of the nation doesn’t really care so much to be reckoned with in the future. That is how about, so it can no longer be used as a fright equality is won, and Lancaster is on the right edited for tactic—they are unable to spend time talking track. about the economy, which is what they should Here’s my favorite: the proposed mosque “on length or clarity. be doing to win. So let’s urge the Republicans hallowed ground at Ground Zero.” First, it’s not to keep talking about gay marriage. (Web extra: hallowed ground—unless you consider a Burl- Check this story online at www.epgn.com for ington Coat Factory two blocks from Ground Zero quotes from local elected officials.) hallowed ground. Second, Muslims were also vic- Aug. 18, 2010 11 GOINGS-ON WINDY CITY TIMES’ ENTERTAINMENT SECTION

Photo courtesy of Nan Schaffer BODY LANGUAGE Chicagoans Judy Rice (second from left) and Karen Dixon (right) show there’s strength in numbers at the 2010 Gay Games. See page 22. THEATER MOVIES EVENTS ‘Rod’ complex. Sands of time. ‘Life’-changing. Page 13. Page 15. Page 14.

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SCOTTISH the outdoor Tudor-styled Adams Shakespearean an open trapdoor spewing smoke, and Macbeth’s PLAY SCOTT Theatre. banquet vision of his slaughtered friend Banquo We did have an option of seeing an indoor was initially just thin air (until later, when Don matinee of Much Ado About Nothing directed by Burrows’ zombified Banquo reappeared after in- Culture among Northlight Theatre artistic director B.J. Jones. termission). But since the festival successfully debuted a Hanreddy also smartly cast the title character the canyons world premiere musical adaptation of Ken Lud- and his scheming wife on the younger side, add- BY SCOTT C. MORGAN wig’s farce Lend Me a Tenor in 2007 (which is ing a logical impatience to Mr. and Mrs. Mac- now headed to London), we thought we’d see beth’s zealous ambition to attain the throne of With all the Mormon money spent to aid the pas- Great Expectations, instead. Scotland at all costs. sage of California’s Proposition 8 banning gay Alas, the musical adaptation of Charles Dick- Watching the blond and handsome Macbeth of marriage in 2008, it’s no wonder that many hu- ens’ classic novel didn’t live up to the title. The Grant Goodman devolve from a loyal war hero to man rights activists have called for travel boy- score by composer Richard Winzeler and lyricist ruthless king-killer was a treat, as was watching cotts of Utah. The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- Steve Lane didn’t fit the dark Dickensian tone of Kymberly Mellen go from cold and calculating ter-day Saints (as the Mormons officially want the novel, nor was it helped by the tinny and to mentally unhinged as Lady Macbeth. (Both to be called) is headquartered in Salt Lake City, largely synthesized orchestrations. The fact that Goodman and Mellen have shined on Chicago- and its overwhelming influence on state politics Winzeler and Lane wrote a title song that sound- area stages in the past.) have caused many to joke that Utah operates as ed like it came out of Hello, Dolly! shows how Other memorable performances include the a theocracy. wrong-headed their approach was to the mate- earthy and seen-it-all Porter of Tony Amendola But Utah is also home to stunning natural rial. (who also plays Shylock in the festival’s produc- scenery and great performing-arts companies. A The flashback script by Margaret A. Hoorneman, tion of The Merchant of Venice) and Michael Bru- recent two-day jaunt to visit a good friend who Steve Lozier and Brian VanDerWilt also tried to sasco’s upstanding Macduff. recently relocated to southern Utah confirmed cram in too many characters and situations. (I Although many gay activists would frown on a this. Ellen Crawford (left) as Miss Havisham and can see why composer Dominick Argento chose trip to Utah thanks to its rabid right-wing poli- The Grand Canyon may be the most famous Jack Noseworthy as Pip in the Utah Shake- to mostly focus on the novel’s most interesting tics and religious leanings, there can be plenty natural land formation in the Southwest. But spearean Festival’s 2010 world premiere pro- character in his far superior opera adaptation of soul-enriching outdoor beauty and art to be just up from Arizona near Interstate 15 are two duction of a new musical, Great Expectations. Miss Havisham’s Fire.) found in this Rocky Mountain state—particular- of Utah’s awe-inspiring natural wonders: Zion Photo by Karl Hugh At least the acting company had very strong ly in southern Utah, where there is great culture National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. voices, particularly the Pip of Broadway veteran to be found among the colorful canyon lands. Southern Utah is also home to two prominent that’s according to Joe Pitti and Mark Chambers, Jack Noseworthy. Unfortunately, director Jules The Utah Shakespearean Festival’s 2010 non-profit performing-arts organizations. The the couple who own and operate the town’s old- Aaron didn’t reign in the odd deployment of summer repertory season featuring Macbeth, Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festi- est bed-and-breakfast, the Under the Eaves Inn. good and poor British accents delivered by the Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of val has been presenting Shakespeare and other (One of its competitors is the lesbian-owned Red cast. Venice, The 39 Steps, Pride and Prejudice world classics for 49 seasons on the campus of Rock Inn just next door.) If Great Expectations was a textbook example and Great Expectations: The Musical contin- Southern Utah University in Cedar City, while The interplay of light and shadow on the sur- of how not to musically adapt a great work of lit- ues through Sept. 4. The fall repertory season the Tuacahn Amphitheatre performs Broadway rounding red rock canyon was breathtaking, and erature, then director Joseph Hanreddy (formerly of The Diary of Anne Frank, Greater Tuna and musicals against a stunning natural red-rock I’m sure a dream for hikers and other outdoor artistic director of Milwaukee Repertory Theater) Pericles runs Sept. 16-Oct. 23. Call 800-752- backdrop in Ivins, near St. George. recreation enthusiasts. But, as more of a city offered a great example of how a largely spare 9849 or visit bard.org. With only two days to spare, my friend and I boy and certified theater fan, I was more excited staging can be a very effective and chilling ap- Tarzan and Crazy for You continue in reper- opted to spend some time in Springdale near the about visiting the Utah Shakespearean Festival. proach to Shakespeare’s Macbeth. tory until Oct. 16 at the Tuacahn Amphithe- mouth of Zion National Park, and then catch two Of the six shows running in repertory this sum- Instead of filling the stage with oversize caul- atre. Call 800-746-9882 or visit tuacahn.org. shows at the Utah Shakespearean Festival the mer, we took in a Monday matinee of the world- drons and Crayola-colored witches like in the More information on Under The Eaves Inn next day. premiere musical adaptation of Great Expecta- festival’s gimmicky 1996 staging of Macbeth, and Red Rock Inn in Springdale can respec- Located just a mile from the south entrance of tions in the indoor Randall L. Jones Theatre. Hanreddy wisely opted for simplicity to allow tively be found at undertheeaves.com and re- Zion National Park, Springdale is a small artsy Later that evening we saw an evening perfor- the audience’s imagination fill in the terror. drockinn.com. town that is known for its tolerance. At least mance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth performed in Hence the witches’ steaming cauldron was just 12 Aug. 18, 2010 THEATER REVIEW THEATER REVIEW Carousel In Love’s Music by Richard Rodgers Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hamerstein II Bright Coils At: Light Opera Works at Cahn Playwright: The Company Auditorium, 600 Emerson, Evanston At: Genesis Ensemble at Phone: 847-869-6300 ; $32-92 The Charnel House, 3421 W. Fullerton (ages 21 and younger, half price) Tickets: www.genesisensemble.org; $10 Runs through: Aug. 29 Runs through: Aug. 30

BY STEVEN CHAITMAN BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL

Legendary U.S. songwriters Richard Rodgers and A theater piece tracing the evolution of the Oscar Hammerstein II regard Carousel as their American love letter is a brilliant, high-concept favorite collaboration. It was only their second, idea. However, if the Genesis Ensemble is hon- after Oklahoma! changed the face of American est, it will close this show quickly and go back theatre forever just two years before. In 1945, to the drawing board with a deeper and more Carousel became the first musical tragedy and profound commitment, and more mature liter- consequently the show is considered the duo’s ary and directorial guidance. The show they’ve most operatic work. mounted is shallow, juvenile and far too brief This is good for more traditionalist theater- at 50 minutes to do its subject justice. Why not goers, but those who prefer the more comedic, treat it as a warm-up, a study, and come back catchier and family-friendly Rodgers and Ham- in the springtime (when thoughts turn to love) merstein repertoire will quickly realize there’s a with the real thing? lot to like but only so much to love about Car- The show holds that the changing technologies ousel, a drama full of socioeconomic issues that The Professional. Photo by Torie McMillan of communication—from quill, ink and paper to lead to some questionable ideas about domestic tweets—have altered the content and style of abuse. And honestly, that’s the only thing work- individual communications, including love let- ing against Light Opera Works’ talent-loaded THEATER REVIEW their differences negligible? Playwright Dusan ters. But there’s nothing new in that, so the production. Kovacevic proposes a confrontation between an deeper focus of the show must be on love let- From the very first curtain revealing the carou- The Professional ex-radical and the now-retired secret agent as- ters themselves and not on brief sections of love sel and the silent prologue set to the music of Playwright: Dusan Kovacevic signed to record his every subversive step. The messages as examples of changing technologies, the “The Carousel Waltz,” the high-end produc- At: Moving Stories Theatre at dossier accumulated by the diligent Luke Lubin which is all that comes across. In short, this tion values are abundantly clear. The costumes the Oracle, 3809 N. Broadway is now so exhaustive—encompassing even a col- idea needs to offer longer, better and more ar- are vibrant, the set though rigid is detailed and Phone: 312-213-6236; $20 lection of misplaced personal items—as to ex- dent examples of love letters from each era and the lighting is spectacular. In fact, Andrew Mey- Runs through: Aug. 29 ceed Teya’s own recollections of a career fueled technology it chooses to present. Even in our ers’ lighting design is hands down the best as- by adrenaline and idealism. age of instant messaging, some lovers are ca- pect of the production. The beautiful sunsets on BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE Plays crafted on speculative political dialogues pable of greater literary style and wit than oth- the cyclorama and the smoky teal of the show’s are the kind of material that actors relish and ers, and it is the best examples which need to dark climactic scene have a tremendous impact “Everything happens overnight!” laments Theo- audiences dread, being too often reduced to be offered rather than the mostly-bland choices on the mood of the show. dore “Teya” Kry, and he should know—he’s one symposia populated by talking heads nattering the Genesis Ensemble has made. After the excellently choreographed prologue, of the people responsible for it. A former dis- over minutiae significant—or not. Fortunately, In Love’s Bright Coils does not provide con- the cast steps up and proves why the money sident writer calling for an end to totalitarian this Moving Stories production boasts Steve text (or sources) for any of the love messages used to dress the production was warranted. oppression, he has seen his champions rise to Scott directing Paul D’Addario (on loan from it quotes, and it needs to do so. Rather than Not a single bad—or even average—voice can power, only to implement policies not dissimilar Gift Theatre) and company artistic director Joe starting in the 18th century and then jumping be picked out. Leads Cooper David Grodin (Billy to those of their predecessors. His 45th birthday Mack in the respective roles of Teya and Luke. immediately to the 21st century as it does, it Bigelow) and Natalie Ford (Julie Jordan) fit the finds him with only two books—both fiction— Together they quickly dispense with the ambi- needs to spend sufficient time establishing the operatic style of the music wonderfully. If any- listed on his CV, a snug post as editor-in-chief guity engendered by our initial suspicion over parameters of the technologies and sentiments thing negative, the casting was a bit more fo- of a Belgrade publishing company, and a history the extent to which Luke’s report may have been of each era, and how they relate to each other. cused on vocal quality than on physicality. of blackouts, both of the alcohol-induced and fabricated from Teya’s published works, instead The current effort offers snippets so short, one Director and choreographer Stacey Flaster does the government-encouraged variety. On this day, engaging us for 60 minutes in the dynamic of cannot make an emotional connection with the just basic blocking for the intimate numbers however, as his secretary holds back a crowd of men discovering the price exacted on their lives correspondents. The only emotional rule appears such as the gorgeous harp-filled classic “If I sycophantic well-wishers and a crazed author by fickle partisan sensibilities—regrets univer- to be that if a letter/message indicates a break- Loved You” and the endearing “When the Chil- demands the return of his mislaid submission, sal in their application to all those who sacrifice up, the actors shout and thrash about the stage dren Are Asleep.” This rightfully keeps the focus Teya will meet his nemesis—who, it turns out, for a cause only to emerge disillusioned. violently. But some break-ups are soft and quiet, on the music, but also reminds us of Carousel’s figured more prominently in shaping his destiny The Professional has run continuously since aren’t they? Do capital letters in a text message tendency to drag at times and drift away from than either anticipated. 1990 and met with acclaim in several transla- always indicate screaming? the central and tension-ridden love story. Some- What if Inspector Javert had not committed tions—with good reason. When whole nations Genesis needs to grasp variety and nuance as times it feels like Billy and Julie aren’t the most suicide following a lifetime of chasing Jean deem it convenient to embrace selective mem- well. There are love letters of courtship, pro- important characters in the show. Valjean, but instead lived to make peace with ory, the true heroes are the anonymous scribes posal, acceptance, rejection, ardor, eroticism, In fact, Julie’s best friend, Carrie (Elizabeth his quarry after the inevitable civil unrest ac- whose unedited chronicles bridge the gaps im- desire, longing, etc. Always have been, always Lanza), has more songs and considering she’s in companying great social changes had rendered posed by temporal despots, lest the facts be- will be. There also are letters of love—distinct a much more pleasant, abuse-free relationship, come as untraceable as a rejected manuscript. from “love” letters—those communications be- the musical is almost more likable when she’s tween longtime partners expressive of separa- being featured. It also helps that her husband- tion, loneliness, caring, yearning, prayerfulness, to-be, the red-cheeked fisherman Mr. Enoch kindness, advice. Snow (George Keating) is the closest thing the If Genesis is to create a meaningful work on show has to comic relief other than the second the evolution of the American love letter, they act opener “A Real Nice Clambake,” which wasn’t must take all of this into account. It’s an odd necessarily supposed to be funny. theater piece that purports to be about commu- SPOTLIGHT nication yet amply demonstrates that it doesn’t But in spite of Carousel’s flaws, Light Opera’s production finds moments of great strength be trust words or savor language, especially words it the lighting or Flaster’s stunningly choreo- of love so soft and tender. graphed “Louise’s Ballet,” which acts as the sav- ing grace of the final four scenes. There’s no denying Carousel’s status as a clas- Playwright Sarah Ruhl, director Jessica Thebus sic; there are some beautiful musical moments and actress Polly Noonan each learned her theat- in a truly American story about dreaming big, rical craft at Piven Theatre Workshop starting as making love work, being ashamed of financial kids. Now see these three grown women working failure and hoping that children grow up to sur- at the height of their artistic powers for a theat- pass the mistakes of their parents. Light Opera rical Piven reunion in the production of Late: A honors that about as well as any company could Cowboy Song. See what happens when a lesbian by casting top-notch singers and optimizing all cowgirl makes a woman reconsider her possessive the technical elements. For musical-theater tra- heterosexual marriage. Late: A Cowboy Song plays ditionalists and those looking to cross this show 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30 off their Rodgers and Hammerstein lists, Light p.m. Sundays through Aug. 29 at the Piven Theatre Opera Works’ production will be hard to beat. Workshop, 927 Noyes, Evanston. Tickets are $25; In Love’s Bright Coils. Photo from the Genesis call 847-866-8049 or visit www.piventheatre.org Ensemble for more information. Photo by Chris Tzoubris Aug. 18, 2010 13 a stellar new season, About Face Theatre marks its 15th year with a new slate of Artistic Associ- Billings returns ates; an expanded education initiative; and a to New York strategic planning and rebranding process. After a five-year absence from New York City, “About Face is excited to roll out our 15th an- transgender actress/singer Alexandra Billings— niversary with a season that examines individu- who was a theater fixture in Chicago for decades, als at the precipice of change,” Metzgar said in thanks to productions such as Vampire Lesbians a press release. “As our organization and society of Sodom and Xena! Live!—will make her de- at large both make pivotal choices, this season but Friday-Saturday, Aug. 20-21, at the upscale looks at the risks and exhilarating possibilities nightclub Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, 540 Park available to us in periods of transformation.” Ave., in a show produced in association with the Since its founding by Kyle Hall and Eric Rosen Lampkin Music Group. in 1995, the company has premiered more than The show will include songs from Billings’ 30 new plays by writers and directors who have award-winning cabaret show such as “Angels, been recognized with several Tony Awards, the Punks and Raging Queens” and “I’m Not My Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the MacArthur Fellow- Mother.” (Robert Ollis is the musical director.) ship and dozens of Joseph Jefferson Awards. The costs are $40 for the cover and $60 for For ticket information, visit www.About- premium seating. (There is also a $25 food-and- FaceTheatre.com. beverage minimum.) Call 212-339-4095 or visit FeinsteinsAtTheRegency.com. Profiles acquires

Lori McClain and Joey Bland in Rod Blagojevich Superstar. Photo by Bob Knuth Stage Left space Profiles Theatre has acquired the former Stage Left Theatre space, located at 3408 N. Sheffield, THEATER REVIEW it’s in a holding pattern since the final chapters according to a press release. The 50-seat the- of the Blagojevich saga have yet to play out. atre will managed by Profiles beginning Sept. 1, Rod Blagojevich The fundamentals of the show itself are still and will be renamed The Second Stage. Profiles strong. Composer/lyricist T.J. Shanoff had a field will continue to perform at and operate its home Superstar day spoofing tunes from shows like Jesus Christ theatre, located at 4147 N. Broadway. Playwright: Ed Furman; Score: T.J. Shanoff Superstar, Godspell, The Wiz and Joseph and Profiles will renovate and maintain the Sec- At: Second City at Metropolis the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, while play- ond Stage, securing the theatre as a viable, ex- Performing Arts Centre, wright Ed Furman does a hilarious job of con- tremely affordable performance space for young, 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights densing and recounting the rise of the politically emerging and established itinerant companies. Phone: 847-577-2121; $28.50-$33.50 connected and hair-coifed Rod Blagojevich. “We want those young companies’ voices to be Runs through Sept. 18 A few of the original players are back, in- heard,” said Associate Artistic Director Darrell W. cluding Joey Bland’s full-of-himself Rod, who Cox. “It is important to us in our 22nd season BY SCOTT C. MORGAN proudly plays by his own rules. Also back is the to invest in the Chicago theatre community and amusingly potty-mouthed Patti Blagojevich of this is our way of doing that.” At press time, the jury deciding the fate of ex-Il- Lori McClain. Alexandra Billings. linois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was still deadlocked Previous understudy John Hildreth now as- on the federal corruption charges brought sumes the role of Roland Burris with plenty of against him. That’s why there was a sense of hectoring bluster, while Dunbar Dicks and Lau- waiting for the other shoe to drop on the open- ren Dowden have fun playing, respectively, the CULTURE CLUB ing night of The Second City’s revival of Rod show’s “villains” of U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzger- Blagojevich Superstar at the Metropolis Perform- ald and Illinois State Attorney General Lisa Ma- ing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights. digan. Rod Blagojevich Superstar was a breakout hit Annoyance Theatre veteran Lisa McQueen as- last year as it journeyed from The Second City to tutely backs up all the performers at the piano an extended summer run upstairs at the Chicago as musical director. McQueen also carries the Shakespeare Theater. But now the show feels like credit of choreographer. Other than a few costume embellishments and that iconic mop of hair for Bland’s Blagojevich, CRITICS’ PICKS there aren’t any production values of note. This probably wasn’t an issue at Rod Blagojevich Cherrywood, Mary-Arrchie Theatre Com- Superstar’s previous intimate venues last sum- pany at Angel Island, through Aug. 28. Fifty mer. But now at the much bigger Metropolis, the actors in a storefront loft and we’re backed production feels a tad underpowered on a larger up against the walls where we can see ev- stage. erything. David Cromer throws a helluva Director Matt Hovde could have pushed his party and this extension means you’ve still performers to ramp up their performances to fill got only two weeks to get your invitation. out the bigger space. Right now they do get the MSB laughs, but you get the sense that they could be Fucking Men, Bailiwick Chicago at Stage much heartier if they turned it up a notch. 773, through Aug. 29. Director Tom Mul- This revival of Rod Blagojevich Superstar len extracts strong, nuanced performances rounds out the evening with a quick Q&A ses- from his all-male cast in this contemporary sion, when Bland’s Rod finally gives his long- daisy-chain mating dance based upon Ar- awaited “testimony” on the stand. Bland gives thur Schnitzler’s sexually frank 1897 hetero a good game answering questions, but this bit Late: a cowboy song original. JA (plus an added improv game) feels tacked on. Written by Sarah Ruhl Lookingglass Alice, Lookingglass Theatre No doubt this revival will be updated once the Company, through Sept. 12. A circus-like jury’s Blagojevich verdict finally comes in. But Directed by Jessica Thebus version of Lewis Carroll which kids will like, until then, Rod Blagojevich Superstar continues but with adult psychological depths such as to deliver its laughs drawn from a truly weird The story of a woman’s repeated images of burial and resurrection. and lamentable chapter in Illinois governmental search to find love Return visit of troupe’s signature show. JA. history. outside the box. A Parallelogram, Steppenwolf Theatre, through Aug. 29. Bruce Norris has crafted July 26 - August 29, 2010 a compelling comedy about a woman who About Face (Previews July 24 & 25) discovers a way to predict the future. In- announces tricately clever and full of insight, the play Tickets $25 posits audiences to seriously question their 15th season own relationships and other quality of life Celebrating the 15th anniversary of About For tickets, call (847) 866-8049 issues. SCM Face Theatre, Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar or visit www.piventheatre.org —By Abarbanel, Barnidge and new Executive Director Jason Held have an- 927 Noyes Street, #110, Evanston, IL 60201 and Morgan nounced the 2010-2011 season, which includes the second annual XYZ Festival of New Works, Float by Patricia Kane, Pony by Sally Oswald and The Homosexuals by Phillip Dawkins. Along with 14 Aug. 18, 2010 us an opportunity to see each other [since] it’s to the community that I love so much. By giv- rare to have so many dancers from the commu- ing of myself, both the time donated to prepare nity in the same place at the same time. So it and also the time spent with my youth company, is a great opportunity to catch up and to enjoy [Extensions Dance Company, which includes], each other’s company.” hanging posters, raising money and performing MacKenzie, who lives in Chicago’s Lincoln in Dance For Life, we feel as though we are a Square neighborhood, said her fondest part of part of something meaningful. This is a way to Dance For Life is the finale because “it feels so use our talents for something special and worth- special,” she said. while. To me, this is what it’s all about. We all “[The finale] is special because it includes come together, both audience and performers dancers from each company, all coming together alike and enjoy an evening of giving back.” to be a part of the very special whole that is Dance for Life is Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Dance For Life, all coming together to make a Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. statement and to show how dear this cause is Randolph; the reception is at 5 p.m. and the to our hearts,” she said. “The finale always feels performance is at 7:30 p.m. Participating like we are punctuating the statement that is companies include Ensemble Español Spanish the Dance For Life performance by closing it out Dance Theatre, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, with a very clear statement that we are a whole Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey and we come together to support this cause. It’s Ballet, River North Chicago Dance Company very special and very dear to my heart. and Thodos Dance Chicago. Tickets are $75- “Dance For Life is a way for me to give back $500; see www.danceforlifechicago.com.

BOOKS Little Edie Beale’s diary ‘marks the

Last year’s Dance for Life. Photo by Kat Fitzgerald (MysticImagesPhotography.com) hours that shine’ by Tony Peregrin

for that to illuminate the audience, and they’ll “I can’t really tell you if I am pretty or what Dance for Life: shine, and they’ll walk out with it, and pass that kind of girl I am,” observed 11-year-old Little on. Part of that shine is what has been left be- Edie Beale in her diary. “But … I have long An entertaining hind, by those who have passed on; it lives in hair, blonde, getting darker, deep blue eyes, light within us; we have to share it; it keeps the a pug nose and a rather decided mouth. I am endeavor memory alive.” by no means fat, but I have a good body and By Ross Forman Ironically, it was a few words that stand out big feet. I only mark the hours that shine.” most from his Dance For Life career. This gumption, this determined spirit that has Dance For Life—the annual fundraiser for HIV/ “Someone was supposed to speak and was not charmed so many of Little Edie’s fans began AIDS care, prevention and education that pro- there, so [Dance For Life] founder Keith Elliott to blossom when Edith Bouvier Beale (of Grey motes the art of dance in Chicago—is always an asked me to step on stage and say a few words,” Gardens fame) was just a pre-adolescent teen, emotional evening, even for event veterans such McEldowney said. “The piece before [I spoke] a time when her mother, Big Edie, would of- as Harrison McEldowney. was a male duet by Lar Lubovitch. I was balling ten take her daughter out of school and to the “I always get excited [for Dance For Life]; it is and could barely speak; it was so moving. But it movies or to the theater. the one time a year so much of the dance com- inspired me to find the words, and after I spoke, This month, the nephew of Little Edie is pub- munity [comes] together in one night and you Lar sought me out and thanked me. It was a mo- lishing her 1929 diary—the true story of one can see these world-class Chicago dance com- ment I have never forgotten.” full-year of the life of the young girl—written panies in one place,” said McEldowney, 48, who Keith Elliott founded Dance for Life in 1992 as in her own 11-year-old hand. “I Only Mark The lives in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. “Then an inventive way for dancers and dance compa- Hours That Shine: Little Edie’s 1929 Diary” has nies—whose incomes do not normally allow for been compiled by Eva Marie Beale and contains I get a little sad. I lived I New York in the early such as her 12th birthday, which I mentioned a large donations—to be able to contribute funds an introduction by her 62-year-old husband 1980s at the start of [the AIDS epidemic]. I lost moment ago. Adults in the 21st century appre- to AIDS-helping agencies. Through the years, Bouvier Beale, Jr., Little Edie’s nephew. a lot of friends, dancers, and I [start thinking,] ciate, among other things, getting a firsthand Dance for Life has grown into the largest dance Windy City Times had the opportunity to chat ‘Are you kidding me, we’re still here? Having to feel for this historic era. performance-based AIDS fundraising event in with the Beales about the publication of the do this? When will it end?’” WCT: Eva, you actually compiled and ed- the Midwest. diary, why they think the content resonates McEldowney, who is the lead creative director ited the diary. Can you talk a little about Dance For Life events are now managed under with both young and adult readers alike, and for the creative shop Under The Radar, has had your involvement with this project? the auspices of Chicago Dancers United. the reason Little Edie—who died in 2002—de- many roles at Dance For Life. He started as a Eva Marie Beale: Yes, I was the one who “I always question why I am here and so many cided not to publish the diary on her own. dancer, both in companies and once or twice in compiled this diary. This is the first time the dear friends are gone. How did that pass by me?” Windy City Times: What similarities will the finale. Then he went for a couple of years to public will see this diary. As I was working on McEldowney said. “I remember them everyday viewers see between preadolescent Little do the raffle, in which dancers find crazy ways the first book “Edith Bouvier Beale of Grey Gar- of my life. Dance for Life is an opportunity to Edie and the adult Little Edie that so many through dance to grab the winning tickets. He dens: A Life in Pictures,” I began to read the share them, to share the joy, the struggle, and fans have grown to love and admire? also choreographed an original piece for the diary in order to put some of the entries into dance.” Bouvier Beale, Jr.: One of the endearing event’s 10-year anniversary. Then he did two that coffee-table book. As I completed reading The cause is the reason McEldowney does it. traits of Little Edie that helped make her a original pieces, one closing the first act, one this diary, I immediately decided that it should “What has happened [with the AIDS epidemic] real cultural icon was her acute sense of the opening Dance for Life. be published because of the iconic year it was is awful, and it is continuing to happen, in dif- ironic, tempered always with her wry sense of The 2010 Dance For Life is Saturday night, written—1929—and because I thought this ferent ways, to different people. I will contrib- humor. As a young girl, here in the 1929 diary, Aug. 21, at the Harris Theater for Music and would be a great way for readers to experience ute in anyway I can, until it is over, or I am,” he her first entry on her 12th birthday—Nov. 7, Dance, 205 E. Randolph—and McEldowney is Edie’s talents as a writer. We feel that, from said. 1929—reads this: “I was 12 years old today! choreographing the finale, which has been a this diary, the reader does get to know Edie on Now in its 19th year, Dance for Life has raised ... Mother’s first child! Every year I’m getting Dance for Life institution and choreographed for a more personal level. Edie was ahead of her nearly $4 million for HIV/AIDS education, pre- older. Pretty soon I’ll be having my first child the past 18 years by Randy Duncan. time. My first impression of the diary was that vention and care programs. This year’s event will but that’s a little far ahead. In the first place “Art inspires me; it keeps me going; it makes it seemed that she wrote it at a much older benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC), I am not sure whether I will even get mar- me want to leave some significant lasting im- age, yet she was only 11.Edie did manage to Brothers Health Collective, Centro Romero and ried. I might study dancing....” The juxtaposi- pression, even if it is on one person,” said McEl- record all 365 days for the year of 1929, plus the Young Women’s Empowerment Project, tion of the two thoughts seems absent-minded downey. “When the curtain rises for the first since she had a few extra pages blank at the among other causes. at first, until you remember who the speaker dance of the evening, it is a moment filled with end of the diary, she added a bonus “Explain- “As usual, I am looking forward to Dance For is! Edie had already made up her mind not to hope, anticipation and possibility. It suggests a ing the family by me” which is a very inter- Life,” said Lizzie MacKenzie, 31, a dancer with make up her mind just yet. future beyond that moment.” esting explanation of her immediate family at River North Dance Company and artistic director WCT: You’ve said that the diary can be seen McEldowney will shine this time at the end of that time. of Extensions Dance Company. This is her 10th as a “nonfiction version of the American Girl the night. I Only Mark The Hours That Shine: Little Dance For Life, including her seventh time in the books.” How so? “As dancers abuse ourselves, we stand down, Edie’s 1929 Diary is available for purchase finale. BB: This literary work shows an almost univer- we are somewhat inconspicuous in the real world at www.greygardenscollections.com. “I think the dance community as a whole looks sal appeal to young and old alike. The youthful other than maybe a turned out funny walk,” he Find out more about the diary—including forward to this event each summer as it gives us student of history or literature identifies with added. “One of the finale songs has the Annie if Little Edie mentioned that she wanted the all an opportunity to truly give back and to feel the young, expressive 11- and 12-year-old Edie Lennox lyric, ‘got a life, though it refuses to book published—online at www.WindyCity- that we are a part of something that is so much by way of her enthusiasm and, at times, bold shine…’ I want these dancers to take the op- MediaGroup.com. portunity to show they are alive, to shine, and bigger than ourselves,” she said. “It also gives honesty in confronting the issues of her day, Aug. 18, 2010 15 Friday and Saturday evening screenings opening weekend. See www.siskelfilmcenter.org. —The Red Machine is a rather offbeat heist KNIGHT thriller set in 1935 San Francisco that straddles deadpan comedy and a straight-ahead crime AT drama (no, really). Co-written and directed by THE Stephanie Argy and Alec Bohm, it opens Friday, Aug. 20 at Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Ful- MOVIES lerton. The low-budget film artfully recreates the vintage period it emulates (think ‘30s Warner Bros. gangster movies) and has a rather fetch- ing, mostly male cast (love those men in their uniforms!) that will help put it in the plus col- By umn for LGBT film audiences. See www.facets. Richard org. Knight, Jr. Check out my archived reviews at www. windycitytimes.com or www.knightatthemov- ies.com. Readers can leave feedback at the Cairo Time; latter website. film notes Patricia Clarkson gets face time with Alexander Siddig in Cairo Time. Photo by Colm Hogan It’s not for nothing that character actress Patri- cia Clarkson is known to film directors as their secret weapon—a fact noted in a recent New tations are dashed immediately upon her arrival nevertheless—thanks to Clarkson’s Juliette and York Times profile of one of the best actresses when she is met at the airport by Mark’s former Siddig, her strikingly handsome Romeo. A quasi- working in the movies. Something in this plain- associate, Tareq (Alexander Siddig, of Syriana), classical, piano based score by Niall Byrne cer- spoken, angularly beautiful actress with her who has returned to living in Cairo after a work tainly helps set the mood as well. comforting diction and warm eyes screams “Ex- stint in the couple’s hometown in New York. perience” every time she appears in a movie. But Juliette quickly adjusts, and it’s clear Film notes: There are myriad examples of Clarkson anchoring almost immediately that this is a pattern that —If the names Sally Rand, Blaze Starr, Tempest all sorts of movies—good and bad—elevating has been repeated many times in the past. As Storm, Dixie Evans and Gypsy Rose Lee ring a bell them with her quiet, inner dignity, and her gra- the days go by, Juliette sets out to explore the then Behind the Burly Q—a look back at the cious but firm approach. Shutter Island, Elegy, teeming metropolis that is Cairo. She avoids sexy, sultry era of the art of striptease known as Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Lars and the Real Girl, the looming pyramids—having promised to burlesque—is the documentary for you. Lensed Far From Heaven, Pieces of April, The Dying Gaul, see those first with Mark—and her loneliness by Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Hollywood director No Reservations—the movie titles go on and on. and isolation are palpable (all the more after Robert, the movie promises a treasure trove of Each has a certain feminine gravitas because of her brief encounters with strangers and Mark’s historical footage, photographs, and survivor her presence. work acquaintances). Seemingly on a whim, reminisces. The documentary opens at the Gene Said gravitas takes center stage (and is bliss- she seeks out Tareq, who is playing chess in a Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State, on Friday, Aug. ful to watch) in writer-director Rubba Nadda’s men’s-only coffee bar and, slowly, something 20, in conjunction with Chicago’s striptease fes- Cairo Time, which gives Clarkson her first star- more than friendship takes hold. It’s a very se- tival, Superstars of Burlesque. Zemeckis will be ring role in a film that seems tailor-made for date courtship—they share a hookah, play chess present for audience discussion following the her intuitive talents. The movie’s a romance but and drink specially brewed coffee. He buys her a it’s as subtle and nuanced as Clarkson’s acting cartouche. But once he proclaims, “Juliet, here and is the polar opposite of both an over the we believe in fate,” his feelings for her are out “ top Hollywood mainstream romantic drama like of the bag. Just as things appear about to go to ffff Nights in Rodanthe or the sumptuous melodra- the next level, fate, indeed, intervenes. ! matic flourishes of a foreign romantic film like The dirty, filthy Cairo—an insanely dense city I Am Love. Much more elusive in its approach, of 17 million people—is not exactly a city that A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE Cairo Time is nevertheless rewarding for fans of I would choose to fall in love in. It’s the po- restrained cinema; those with an ear and an eye lar opposite of Venice, the setting for another YOU MUST NOT MISS... for detail. This is a film where the promise of interrupted romantic movie, David Lean’s lush A feel-good film bursting with courage, energy and overwhelming romance is almost as important as the romance Summertime. Yet Nadda manages to find peace- inspiration...as entertaining as it is astounding!” ful corners for the duo to play out their ellip- itself. And perceptively gliding through it, Clark- - Rex Reed, THE NEW YORK OBSERVER son and her intricate yet simple approach is a tical romance, we get gorgeous desert sunsets quiet sensation. and, of course, those mystical, visually powerful Clarkson plays Juliette Grant, a magazine pyramids always seem to loom at the corner of writer who journeys to Cairo, Egypt, in order to the shots, calling to the pair. It would hardly spend time with her elusive husband Mark, who be fair to label Cairo Time, with its chaste, frac- works for the United Nations and is hard to track tured love affair, an intensely romantic film but down because of his clandestine job. Her expec- it’s elusive loveliness weaves a bit of a spell,

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Confirmation #: Deadline: 16 Aug. 18, 2010 Glamorama thrills Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama took place at the Chicago Theatre Aug. 13. The fashion-filled evening opened with floating models and stunts dreamed up by past Project Runway contestant Chris March. Musical performances by Eric Hutchinson and Macy Gray provided entertainment in between the cutting- edge collections of designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Sonia Rykiel and Marc Jacobs, among others. Afterwards, the party continued close by on the seventh floor of Macy’s on State. An event that gets bigger every year, the afterparty had guests eating, drinking and dancing until midnight. Proceeds from the evening went directly to the Ronald McDonald House charity this year. For more information about future events with this department store, www.visitmacyschicago.com. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald (MysticImagesPhotography.com), with more online at www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com; text by Jerry Nunn Aug. 18, 2010 17 MUSIC REVIEW —Chromeo (Friday). The fragrance of cheese —Gogol Bordello (Saturday): These were —Erykah Badu (Sunday): Just in the nick of (the trio of back-up vocalists being the spitting gypsy-fied Ukrainian punk rockers who stomped time Ms. Badu showed up to funkify the fest image of Robert Palmer’s army of video vixens with a vengeance—which made it hard to with her genuine old-school scat-soul (hard BENT NIGHTS from the ‘80s) didn’t dim David Marklovitch’s figure if they were for real or if it was shtick. to call it “neo” anymore), her (seemingly) TEXT AND PHOTOS By VERN HESTER sexy playfulness or P-Thug’s cool beats, and I With front man Eugene Hutz singing with non- oddball personality and shovels of attitude. hated that I had to leave early. stop eye bulging fury and the rest of the band After blowing a whistle like a crossing guard to My first Lollapalooza dancing their asses off it didn’t really matter. chill out her over passionate crowd (“Lolla... This one was a freak-out of another sort. BEHAVE!!!”) she tore into a particularly gritty Being that Lollapalooza has evolved into one “Bump It” and “Annie (Don’t Wear No Panties),” of the world’s biggest music festivals it’s only and then challenged them by asking, “Don’t tell fitting to liken it to an all-you-can-eat buffet me you didn’t feel that?!???!!!!?” at an endless global dining hall. Though it’s impossible to taste every single dish the best to be had was through sampling as much as you humanly could a little at a time. Here’s what stuck in my brain during the Aug. 6-8 (Friday-Sunday) festival... —Lotsa shirtless, barefoot, shorts wearing guys wandering around made me forget that I was missing that other festival up on Halsted. —Foxy Shazam (Friday): It was free-for-all of strutting, hip-thrusting, stage-diving and non-stop clowning fronted by Sean Nally, who —Empire of the Sun (Saturday): My happily gave the term “sexy muthafucka” a whole new straight friends Mike T., Brendan and Roger meaning. insisted that, as a gay man, I needed to experience this—and they weren’t kidding. Sun-god headpieces, dancers in skintight day-glo spandex with fake fur accents, walls of searing white light, billowing capes on everyone onstage and front man Luke Steele’s —Mr. Perry Farrell benignly wafting through —Green Day (Saturday): The word is that constant battle to keep his mascara from all the festivities and the crowds while warmly Billie Joe Armstrong and Co. should be dissed sweating into his eyes made EOTS a religious saying hello to everyone and asking if we were for turning punk into pop, what with gazillions experience far different from Mavis Staples. all having a good time. He was the perfect of albums sold and a hit Broadway show. Au host... contraire: Punk or pop, Green Day entertained —Lady GaGa (Saturday). Oh yeah—her, too. with jolly abandon by blowing up the stage— not once, not twice but three times in the first E-mail at [email protected]. 15 minutes—inviting members of the audience on stage for fun and frolics, and B.J.’s snarly —Mavis Staples (Friday): Chicago’s own wit. (While prowling the audience for his next gravel-voiced diva sang about respecting participant he cooed, “I want someone young, the Lord and yourself with a cameo from someone fresh, someone TAS-TEEEE...”) Jeff Tweedy. Surprisingly the teen to early- 20s audience ate it up. It was the fest’s first religious experience. —Devo (Friday): Oddly refreshing, endearing, and punchy. On vinyl back in the ‘80s they got monotonous and their one joke (de-evolution) RENT THE HISTORIC got old but quick. But now that they’re all leaving middle age and let loose on stage. KEITH HOUSE “Peek-A-Boo,””Uncontrollable Urge” and, yeah, for your next: “Whip It” were loads of fun—the fest’s first freakout. Baby Shower Bridal Shower Birthday Party —AFI (Saturday): Described by my friend Special Catered Event Mike T. as goth-punk-pseudo intellectuals, Small Intimate Weddings AFI and front man Davey Havok proved to be Corporate Retreats/Meetings anything but with a brutal set of theatrical Your Own Personal Art Show hard rock that came on like a napalm blast. Somebody tell Havok that it takes guts to wear Capacity: black sequins in that heat. 25-150 people

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Jackhammer is a 21+ Wizard World Comic Con venue. $15 at www.fleshhungrydog.com will feature items for Wed., Aug. 18 and the door. 9:30pm, 773-743-5772, Four Women Showcase is a great musical WEST STOP Jackhammer, 6406 N Clark Street, www. sale (such as the Wonder series focusing on female singer/songwrit- Friday-Sunday, Aug. 20-22 fleshhungrydog.com Woman doll, above) and ers in, around and touring thru Chicago. celebrities in Rosemont. Each Wednesday, “Four” female performers Saturday, Aug. 21 will showcase their talents in a show. For The Windy City Rodeo will Dance for Life Six of Chicago’s most re- Photo from 2009 by Andrew Davis one month, the same four performers will bring cowboys and cowgirls nowned and talented top dance com- be featured, but will rotate and change to Crete, Ill. panies will come together for one spec- their sets. 6pm, Mary’s Attic, 5400 N Clark, tacular, celebratory evening of dance - on windycityopenmic.com/ one stage! $75 performance only tickets, opposite sex. Hosted by About Face The- Vital Nights is where the socially aware Photo from 2008 by Alexandra Klimczak $150, $200, $250 and $500 Red Rib- atre artistic associate Paul Oakley Stovall, network, build diverse connections and bon Level tickets also available. 7:30am, this year’s lineup includes Jayson Brooks, provide support to Vital Bridges’ clients, 312.922.5812, Harris Theater for Music Aunt Lola Cabana,Elizabeth Laidlaw, Ryan nearly 2000 local, low-income men, wom- and Dance, 205 E Randolph Dr, www. Lanning, Rob Lindley, Dwight McBride, en and children afflicted by HIV & AIDS. danceforlifechicago.com Christine Mild, Stephen Rader, AFT Artistic Associates Benjamin Sprunger, Amy Ma- All proceeds go to Vital Bridges. Compli- tainment and a goody bag. Matt Rivera, Outfest ‘10 Tippecanoe County Pride Cel- Thursday, Aug. 19 theny, $40. 5pm, Sidetrack, 3349 N Hal- mentary cocktails plus food donated by 2010 Windy City Gay Idol, is performing. ebration Pride Lafayette, Inc., in conjunc- Boystown Tour Come join me in a trip sted St, www.aboutfacetheare.com Hub 51, Bice & More Cupcakes. Music by Passes to Circuit Night Club for later that tion with Citizens for Civil Rights (CCR), through one of Chicago’s most distinctive $1 Drink Night with DJ Laura B at Hydrate DJ Megan Taylor. Tickets are $25 online in evening for dancing to latin music and Lafayette’s chapter of Parents and Friends neighborhoods. Boystown was the first of- Monday at HYDRATE is $1 DRINK NIGHT! advance and $30 at the door. 6pm, Hard celebrating the rest of the night. Space is of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), and other ficially recognized gay village in the coun- All well cocktails are only One Dollar all Rock Hotel Chicago, 230 N. Michigan, limited. 7pm, Rehab Night lounge, 3641 local community organizations, is host- try and believe me, it has a lot to show for night long! 8pm, Hydrate, 3458 N. Hal- www.vitalbridges.org N. Halsted, Chicago ing live bands and DJs, food, information are back it. 5pm, 773.593.4873, Roscoe’s Tavern, sted, www.hydratechicago.com Lesbian twin singers Tegan & Sara Budget Town Hall Meeting Join Rep. Greg booths, beer gardens, a family area, danc- as part of the Honda Civic Tour with Par- 3356 N Halsted St, chicagoelevated.com Wizard World Chicago Comic Con Largest Harris and Sen. 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Features selections from twenty-two res- tation by Lawrence Msall from the Civic Sappho’s Salon: A Provocative Night of to celebrate the best in pop culture: mov- Free parking. Hosted by the Honorable taurants in Chicago’s Andersonville neigh- Federation and Ralph Martire from the Lesbian Diversions Popular salon night ies, comics, toys, video gaming, televi- Clerk Dorothy Brown & Friends of Dorothy borhood. Choose between the Salt Route Center for Tax and Budget Accountability. for lesbians and friends includes humorist sion, anime, manga, horror, sports, origi- Brown organization, County Board Presi- and the Pepper Route. Or do both with The A Q & A session will follow. 7pm, St. Au- Fay Jacobs, author of the lesbian mem- nal art, collectibles, contests and more. dent (retired) Bobbi Steele, Cook County Whole Enchilada! Event benefits the An- gustine College, 1333 W. 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Clark St., Chicago, uses comedy as a source of revenue for Chris Issak or Melissa Etheridge,” with in- www.andersonville.org ceive a $1,000 scholarship. Tickets, $25, include appetizers, a drink special, enter- various charities, will produce a showcase fluences of Ruth Brown and Mavis Staples, to raise funds and awareness for the Rape and who has opened for artists such as Wed., Aug. 25 Rihanna: Last Girl On Earth tour The multi- Victim Advocates of Chicago: $10 dona- Joan Armatrading, Sophie B. Hawkins and platinum and Grammy Award-winning su- tion includes a raffle ticket. 8pm, Rehab Nelly Furtado. DJ SpinNikki will play us in perstar has become the only female artist Lounge, 3641 N Halsted, www.rapevicti- and out of sets with her eclectic playlist of the past decade to have six number-one madvocates.org of pop, soul, electronica and world mu- sic. $7-10 sliding fee includes food and singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in Friday, Aug. 20 wine. Benefits the artists and the Women’s the United States, and she will be joined by rising star Ke$ha (“Tik Tok”). 7:30pm, Champaign-Urbana’s first Gay Pride Fest Voices Fund. 7:30pm, Women & Children United Center, 1901 W Madison, www.liv- The Uniting Pride Center of Champaign First, 5233 N. 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Hard to tell from the photos I’ve seen LOL.” Evan’s catty response: “Verdict is still out.” Well, the queens following Lysacek went into a tizzy, leading to a fascinating response from Evan—he claims that his Twitter account was “hacked.” (I’m using quotes here just like I used them in discussing Jeremy London’s “kidnapping.”) Cer- ttuueessddaayyss tainly this was an elegant way out. But let’s request night! think about it—would someone actually hack Alexander Skasgard (above) loves playing oonnllyyaatt into Lysacek’s Twitter account solely to post a the skin game on HBO’s True Blood. Photo by vaguely homophobic quip about a competitor? HBO/John P. Johnson Hmmm.... all 80s! Months ago, Russell Brand told David Letter- Lynch for a week in October. While Murphy was man about his crush on Dame Helen Mirren. He loathe to write around the lynch-pin, he knew said, “What I would like is for her to give me a this was a big deal. So he texted Jane to tell her bath. And she’s giving me a bath, and it’s just she’d have to spend some time in NYC during the 33334499 NN..HHaallsstteedd a normal kind of bath. But then it becomes fall. When she protested, he said, “Lady, you’re SSiiddeettrraacckkCChhiiccaaggoo..ccoomm confusing. She drops a washcloth, there’s some doing ‘Saturday Night Live’!” While NBC contin- eye contact, she fumbles for the soap. Suddenly ues to not confirm anything, a little birdie tells I’m locked in a dilemma with a queen—and not us to pencil in Oct. 9. for the first time.” When confronted with this Our “Ask Billy” question comes from Gerry in clip on “The View,” Dame Helen spoke directly Toledo: “Did you see ‘True Blood’ last week? Oh to Brand: “You know what, Russell? You should my God—when Eric told Talbot to turn over, I be so lucky. I’m never going to be giving you almost came right then and there! Any scoop or a bath.” As it turns out, Russell had the last outtakes from the set?” laugh. This past week, he posted a photo on That was something, wasn’t it? I’m told that his Twitter page from the set of the remake of Alexander Skarsgard and Theo Alexander “had Arthur, in which he stars alongside Mirren (who fun” doing the scene, and that it was just as takes on the Sir John Gielgud role). There we see intense on the set as it was for you watching it. Russell in the bath with Dame Helen reaching Well, maybe not as intense—I don’t believe ei- into the water, fumbling around for something! ther guy threatened to release any bodily fluids! It should be added that Brand looks quite de- I’m told there’s more where that came from, so lectable, indeed. Pics to follow on BillyMasters. keep watching. To tide you over, I’ll run the clip com. in all its hotness for you on BillyMasters.com. Russell and Dame Helen weren’t the only ones Just aim away from the computer. cavorting in the water. This past week, Queen Could it be that a certain oft-rumored-about Latifah and her personal trainer/roommate/co- lad has shaved off his 1 o’clock shadow? Geez, owner of her house/not lesbian lover Jeanette this time around the stubble barely had a chance Jenkins were snapped by the paps on a boat in to breathe! I’m told the most recent Missus Ex Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France. Of course, friends felt from the beginning something didn’t exactly can go on a boat together. It happens every day. click—like a prom date gone bad. But not bad Except that this photo clearly shows the two in enough to keep her from saying “I do.” When a tender embrace. I’m just saying (and I’m just the clock struck 12, the vanishing act happened posting them). once again. When confronted by his irate spouse, A funny thing happened to Michael Urie in we hear the traitor simply said, “I can’t.” Is this Scotland last week. He was appearing in “Ce- just a case of bad timing, bad luck or bad act- lebrity Autobiography” at the Edinburgh Fringe ing? Either way, his rumored same-sex dallianc- Festival and decided to spend the day strolling es haven’t been affected in the slightest—and around town. While walking down the street, he that’s saying something! was approached by a casting director from Anne When a groom doesn’t want to kiss the bride, Hathaway’s film One Day. This guy felt that Urie it’s definitely time to end yet another column. had a great look and perhaps they could use Back in the States and already back on the road. him in the movie—as an extra! Needless to say, This time, Provincetown for a few days. Although Mickey declined. He later Tweeted, “Actually, I I’m frolicking with the fellas, I’ll still find time didn’t know it was an Anne Hathaway movie or I to update www.BillyMasters.com, the site that, probably woulda said yes—I love her!” like me, never sleeps! For your personal needs, I Someone who’s snagged a plum gig is Jane am available morning, noon and night (particu- Lynch. After endless discussions, negotiations, larly night). Just send your requests to Billy@ and rumors, it appears that the Glee star will BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to be hosting an episode of SNL this fall. How she you before Dame Helen gives Queen Latifah a found out is rather funny. SNL contacted Ryan royal bath! So, until next time, remember, one Murphy (Glee’s creator) to ask if they could have man’s filth is another man’s bible. 22 Aug. 18, 2010 Chicagoans shine during Gay Games By Ross Forman me. So I rebelled, never wanting to fit in. I was always too gay to be straight and too straight The Gay Games brings together athletes of all to be gay. I was young and discovered the Gay shapes and sizes, of all races and religions, of Games. I competed, had a great time, but never all experience levels. There’s the extremely high won. I competed again in Chicago, [and] one of level of competitive basketball played by the my events was cancelled and I lost in softball. I San Francisco Rock Dogs to the leisurely “sport” went to Cologne with my husband of 16 years— of bridge. Gay Games VIII, held July 31–Aug. and I won a gold medal in hammer throwing; I 7, brought more than 9,500 participants from also made 38 new Facebook friends and watched 65 countries to Cologne, Germany, for the qua- my husband win gold in bowling. drennial sports and cultural extravaganza. Windy “I, like everyone I know, wants to be proud and Chicagoan Israel Wright (center) with two friends. Photo courtesy of Wright City Times reporter Ross Forman looks back at have people be proud of them. Gays don’t have the Games through the eyes, ears, emotions that a lot in their lives. The Gay Games makes Mark Agulnik won the bronze medal in the “It was our first Gay Games experience, and and more of those who battled of gold, silver us ‘fitting in’ possible. I started my trip with one men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase. Judy Rice rep- we had no idea how much fun it would be. The and bronze, as well as personal pride and ac- goal in mind: GOLD. I got so much more. Words resented Chicago with pride, winning gold in people we met from all over the world were fan- complishment. About 125 participants went to can’t even truly tell how I feel. Thank you, Gay powerlifting. Stephen McConnell won two silver tastic; the social events were a blast; and the Cologne from the Chicago area—and here are Games.” and a bronze medal in bridge. city of Cologne was a wonderful host.” the stories of some of them. Arteaga, a Chicago paramedic, also partici- (See more stories next week.) pated in the shot put and discuss. Israel Wright traveled to Germany as part of Ivette Garcia, 24, is a two-time Gay Games “The Games were great,” he said. “I love the the delegates from the Federation of Gay Games’ participant (Chicago, Cologne) who played in Joee Arteaga and his partner were ready to whole international feel to it. I like competing Board of Directors, and also as a volunteer pho- the competitive soccer division in Germany. leave their hotel after participating in Gay against the world. tographer. “The Cologne Games as a whole [were] a great Games VIII when the concierge at the Marriott “I could not believe I won [the gold]. I was “The entire time in Cologne was truly amazing. experience,” said Garcia, who lives on the North in Cologne, Germany, stopped Arteaga. told I was the first North American ever to win It was great to see a city transformed,” Wright Side. “Our team did not win any medals. I con- “Hey, tattoo man,” said the concierge, who a sport [traditionally dominated by] Eastern Eu- said. “I was lucky enough to distribute the med- sider our team as the ‘almost team’ because we commented that Arteaga was the nicest athlete ropean [countries] at the Gay Games. Actually I als to the first-ever Gay Games Cheer competi- definitely had it to win, but due to bad [officiat- he had met during the seven-day sports and cul- was the first non-Eastern European.” tion. Even though it rained, the participants ing] and bad luck, we didn’t make it. tural extravaganza, particularly since Arteaga And, ironically, he had only previously seen persevered and a winner, San Francisco, was de- “My most memorable Cologne moments were always had a friendly, “Good morning” or “Good his sport on YouTube—it was not offered at the termined to be the gold medal winner. [in] the Closing Ceremony; I had so much fun night” for everyone. Chicago Games in 2006 due to lack of interest. “The medal distribution was [held] in one of and enjoyed every moment of it. Also being able The concierge said he had a gift for Arteaga— “I twisted my ankle and was carried off the the Gay Games villages. [There were] lots of to view the amazing structure the Dom, the tall- and took him to his office, where most of the field only to be told, ‘You won, you won, Ameri- folks dropping in to see the performances. It was est building of Cologne.” hotel staff was waiting. They presented Arteaga can won,’” Arteaga said. “We had great competi- a great time with all of the folks there.” Garcia was one of two female soccer players with a giant Gay Games flag that flew outside tion from the Eastern European nations. Wright, 56, volunteered his photographic skills from Chicago who were scholarship winners to the hotel the entire week of the Games. “I twisted my ankle competing, so I hobbled in 2006 to the Chicago Games. attend. “[The flag] was wet, but it was wonderful. I to the podium, kissed [the] third-place [finisher “Transportation was easier in Cologne [than in “The Cologne Games [were different] from got choked up,” Arteaga said. “These people from] Mexico, kissed [the] second-place [fin- Chicago,]” Wright said. “The spirit of the Games the Chicago Games,” Garcia said. “[In] Chicago, who didn’t know me honored me in a way I will isher from] France and jumped on the first-place really creates an environment where all elements there was better first-aide, [more] water and never forget. I just remember thinking that I [platform]. I received my gold and my earring outside, that is, before and afterward, really do better [officiating.] did everything I came for. I came for gold; I caught [the] medal; [so] I removed the earring, not matter. “I had a great time getting to meet people came to make friends; and I came to represent kissed the official and stood up. As I stood up, I “I am really looking forward to attending the from different countries. This was a life-lasting Chicago and America in the best way possible— heard the roar of the Americans and athletes all Games in Cleveland in 2014. experience, just how I thought it would be. I and I believe I did. I hugged and kissed them all present. I guess it hurt a little. My whole life it would do this again in a heartbeat. I would like goodbye and wiped away many tears.” was wrong to be gay. On that podium, it was not Lawrence Manuel competed in the triathlon to thank our sponsor, Mona and Evett Cardona, For Arteaga, and most of the other 9,500 Gay wrong. I asked [the finalists from] Mexico and and 10K road race and, though he didn’t medal, for making this possible and for their support.” Games participants, the event was a life-chang- France to join me, up top on [the] first-place he had, “a truly great time.” ing experience that will be remembered long af- [platform] and we hugged for what seemed to Aside from the sport competitions, he also Adam Parker was a two-time swimming medal- ter the flame in Cologne is extinguished, long be an eternity. Pictures flashed [and] people made “significant personal connections.” Such ist in Cologne, winning gold in the 800-meter after the medals have been handed out, long cheered. I was so proud to be an American, a as a wrestler at the Rainbow Run who lives in freestyle (30-34 age group) and a bronze medal after the tiring flights back to American soil. Chicagoan and to be a Hispanic gay male.” a small town outside of Stuttgart, Germany. The in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay. His relay “I am Hispanic, Italian and gay—three things German shared with Manuel, with tearful eyes, team included Scot Phinney, Luis Balaguer and that, at times, do not mix culturally,” said Artea- Karen K. Dixon signed up for powerlifting in “how very important it was for him to be there Micheal Thiry. ga, 36. “My whole life I have been told what Cologne three weeks before the Games at the as a gay athlete,” Manuel said. Then there were “There was a great venue [for swimming] in a man is and that gay was not an option for same time her trainer insisted that she start us- Italian basketball players who have never been Cologne,” Parker said. “The pool was 50-meters ing heavier weights in her workouts. in the U.S., but asked Manuel extensively about and outdoors, a brand new facility. The people Ultimately, she achieved a personal best in the Chicago. in the city were so welcoming and accommodat- deadlift and cleared 203 pounds, despite a bro- Manuel, 46, is the senior project director for ing.” ken toe—and she won the gold medal. Socratic Technologies—and has competed in Parker, 34, a massage therapist, is a two-time “Although nothing could, or will ever, compare two Games. He said the Cologne Games were, Games competitor. to Chicago in 2006, the 2010 Gay Games in Co- “well-organized, friendly and [with] helpful vol- His Cologne highlight was simple: “Standing logne were fantastic,” said Dixon, 45, who now unteers, nice venues in a city with great sight- on the podium with my teammates.” lives in Washington, D.C. seeing.” See more Chicago results next week. If you “I could barely walk the day [after winning the Manuel said his most memorable Cologne mo- competed and have not spoken with report- gold] and it had nothing to do with my feet. ment was the swimming portion of the triathlon er Ross Forman, please e-mail him at Ross- “I’m glad the other 45-year-old women stayed at Fuehlinger. [email protected]. home. After I finished shaking hands with the He said the Cologne Games were “one of the officials, a Cologne volunteer walked up and best” major sporting events for him, along with said, ‘Congratulations! You have also won the Escape from Alcatraz and winning a medal at Eu- Sky’s playoff first spot in our Random Drug Test [program].’ roPride 2009. My response [was]: ‘Did you see my lifts? If I’m “I will do it again and participate in other in- hopes gone The Atlanta Dream officially extinguished the using steroids, they’re not working very well.’” ternational gay sporting events,” Manuel said. Dixon, in her first Games as an athlete (as op- Chicago Sky’s hopes of competing in the playoffs with a decisive 98-74 victory last week, accord- posed to helping in Chicago), also won a silver Joy Lesnick and her partner, Polly Hayes, had ing to the Chicago Tribune. medal in golf. “an amazing time” at the Games, said Lesnick, The Sky (13-18) were bounced for the fifth “I love [golf],” she said. “It’s physical, mental whose volleyball team finished fourth in the BB consecutive year. Coach Steven Key said, “The and social [sport]. It turns out all golfers share division of women’s indoor action, losing to a hard part is that we know that’s not us as a a universal language after bad shots.” team from France in the battle for the bronze team. That’s not the way we practice, that’s not Cologne, she said, “was [a] phenomenal ex- medal. the way we played all season long.” perience and reminded me of how much I miss Hayes, meanwhile, finished sixth in her age- One bright spot for the Sky was that center competing. I encourage everyone to participate group in the 5K road race, “which was held on Sylvia Fowles topped 1,000 career points during Joee Arteaga. Photo courtesy of Arteaga in 2014.” a beautiful course in the woods surrounding the the game. athletic complex,” Lesnick said. Aug. 18, 2010 23 CONNE IONS MAKE IT YOUR BUSINESS X T TSAMIS Visit GlobalPharmacyDirect.com LAW FIRM, P.C Family is for your prescription drug needs Always on your side t
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–––– Insights for Home Buyers & Sellers –––– 1431 W Oakdale $1,070,000 525 W Hawthorne 2405 $205,000 38 Harrison 1 $104,000 Gorgeous 4br/3.1ba home. Gourmet Spectacular lake & city views! High r 1 Gorgeous rehabbed vint 1br/1ba chef’s kit, atriumed lower level w/lg bedroom/1 bath in full amenity build- in Oak Park’s historic art dist. Kit w/ 
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 patio. 2nd r mstr br w/spa bth & Ja- ing. Heated garage parking included. granite, ss & in-unit ldy! Sep dining cuzzi tub. 2 car gar. ID#02055086 Great location! ID#02055148 rm, extra storage. ID#92059262

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