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42 Todd Larson 58 Travis Thor 18 Jim Chiolino health special Madison’s LGBT&XYZ Magazine A leadership roundtable on LGBTQ HEALTH CARE DEAR QUEER WHITE PEOPLE . New series attempts to clear the air and some common misunderstandings. p.52 NOTHING TO HIDE . Queer TV pioneer David Runyon’s lasting legacy is all on tape. p.46 Built to Last Kjersten Bakke Bakke Athletics & Hybrid Athletic Club’s owner takes a customized approach to wellness. November / December 2018 OURLIVESMADISON.COM >> Connect Our Community >> FACEBOOK.COM/OURLIVESMAGAZINE #WeBelieveSurvivors Get a clear picture of your energy use Ever wonder how your energy use compares to other homes in our area?Ever wonder Have you how used your more energy energy use comparesthis year than to other last year?homes in our area? Have you used more energy this year than last year? If you are a survivor and want to talk to an LGBTQ advocate Visit mge.com/compare and sign in to My Account. 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Madison’s LGBT&XYZ Magazine Patrick Farabaugh Publisher / Editor-in-Chief ART / ARTISTS / ART SUPPLIES HEALTH/WELLNESS p. 26 Lynn’s of Madison p. 37 AIDS Resource Center Emily Mills p. 45 Monroe Street Framing of Wisconsin Editor 42 p. 29 WI Alliance of Artists p. 11 Cody Ackerman Virginia Harrison & Craftspeople p. 39 Dental Health Associates Copy Editor ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT p. 13 Forward Fertility, LLC p. 11 New Health Chiropractic “Every gay and lesbian person who has been lucky enough to survive Contributing Writers p. 29 Camp Bingo p. 60 Planned Parenthood Vivienne Andersen p. 49 Forward Theater Co. the turmoil of growing up is a survivor. Survivors always have an obligation of Wisconsin Kjersten Bakke p. 5 Madison Symphony Orchestra RODGERS PETER PHOTO: p. 8 Smart Dental Jim Chiolino p. 17 Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus to those who will face the same challenges.” p. 17 Surrogacy Center Abby Churchill ATTORNEYS - Bob Paris; Author, LGBTQ Activist, Bodybuilder, and Former Mr. Universe Stacy Harbaugh p. 27 UW Health Owen Karcher p. 31 Balisle Family Law p. 33 Wisconsin Fertility Institute Scott Seyforth p. 51 DeWitt Ross & Stevens p. 38 WI Well Woman Program A MADISON SYMPHONY CHRISTMAS TABLE OF CONTENTS nnnnnn HEALTH & FAMILIES nnnnnn NOVEMBER /DECEMBER 2018 Gary Tipler AUTOMOBILES INSURANCE Travis Thor p. 7 MINI of Madison p. 27 Colleen Frentzel Agency Contributing Artists BANKING / FINANCIAL ADVISING American Family Insurance Our annual Christmas concert has become a very meaningful experience for everyone DEPARTMENTS CONNECT Alaura Borealis p. 54 Dane County Credit Union p. 7 Jim Hartman Che Correa involved — the choruses, orchestra musicians, 5 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY 9 A MILLION REASONS WHY p. 19 Mike Fumelle State Farm 22 OUR ADVOCATES Ian DeGraff singers, and the audience. One cannot help Associated Bank p. 13 Quartz Health Solutions 6 EDITOR’S NOTE A major gift establishs a The U.W.’s Trans Research Lab. Samantha Dutcher but leave the hall with a feeling that the holiday permanent endowment for Vanessa Tortolano p. 15 Shannon M. Anderson INTERIOR DESIGN / HOME SUPPLY season has begun. – John DeMain 7 CONTRIBUTORS 24 OUR ENTERTAINERS Ameriprise Financial OutReach. Max Wendt p. 47 Bethke Heating & madisonsymphony.org/christmas Hotel Bar, a new, p. 34 Home Savings Bank Cecilia Violetta Kyle Ketelsen, 10 MAJOR TRANS RIGHTS WINS Charles Wetzel Air Conditioning Inc. LGBTQ-inclusive web series. p. 16 Summit Credit Union p. 43 Century House John DeMain, Conductor López, Soprano Baritone FEATURES Two major court wins for Business Manager p. 59 UW Credit Union p. 10 Chad’s Design Build Madison Symphony Chorus, Beverly Taylor, Director transgender people’s rights to 25 OUR ORGANIZERS Matt Jelinek 30 AUTHENTIC GAINS Madison Youth Choirs, Michael Ross, Artistic Director Connect: equal health insurance coverage. Courage House, Wisconsin’s BUILDING TRADES p. 6 Quigley Decks and Fence Hybrid Athletic Club first home and drop-in space Webmaster p. 20 School for Workers p. 6 Time 2 Remodel Mt. Zion Gospel Choir, Tamera and Leotha Stanley, Directors Genesis Keefer & Bakke Athletics owner 11 ORGANIZATION UPDATES for homeless LGBTQ youth. at UW-Extension I.T. / INTERNET Kjersten Bakke. National Advertising Sales 18 OUR ADVOCATES 26 OUR ORGANIZERS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS p. 34 5 Nines Rivendell Media Inc. NOV | DEC MAJOR FUNDING PROVIDED BY: American Printing 36 TAKING STOCK OF HEALTH Jim Chiolino, Civil Rights Bureau JEWELERS Fiore Companies, Inc. • Nedrebo’s Formalwear The Queer Zine Archive Project. p. 3 Diverse & Resilient Maurice and Arlene Reese Family Foundation • BMO Wealth Management Our LGBTQ health care Director for the WI Dept. of p. 54 PFLAG Madison p. 27 Goodman’s Jewelers FRI, NOV. 30 roundtable. Workforce Development’s Equal 28 OUR CALENDAR Hooper Foundation/General Heating & Air Conditioning p. 50 New Harvest Foundation p. 23 Jewelers Workshop 7:30 PM Judith and Nick Topitzes • An Anonymous Friend Rights Division. p. 52 OPEN 42 PUSHING POLICY MEDIA SAT, DEC. 1 ADDITIONAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY: Colony Brands, Inc. Todd Larson’s time with 20 OUR ATHLETES p. 19 OutReach Community Center 8:00 PM J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. • Flad Architects IMPROVE p. 55 Madison Essentials Forte Research Systems & Nimblify • Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. the United Nations and FORWRD Training co-owner & CONTINUING EDUCATION 50 OUR RIGHTS PETS SUN, DEC. 2 Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin the Obama Administration. founder Raquel Sanchez. p. 22 UW-Madison School of 2:30 PM and the National Endowment for the Arts Subscribers in p. 21 Angel’s Wish A brief history of sex Social Work 46 OUR HISTORY, ON TAPE 21 OUR AUTHORS discrimination jurisprudence. 400+ Wisconsin p. 4 Bad Dog Frida The life and historical legacy left Madison-based author FASHION p. 21 EarthWise Pet Supply by David Runyon. Alan Semrow 52 OUR INTERSECTIONS cities & towns Pg. 15 Ulla Eyewear Dear Queer White People: PHOTOGRAPHY FOOD / DINING A column to address some of ©2018 All Rights Reserved. p. 26 Dutcher Photography SINGLE TICKETS p. 25 Candinas Chocolatier the thornier questions about Nov. /Dec. 2018, Volume 12, Issue 3 REALTY madisonsymphony.org, the Overture Center the intersection of race and p. 53 Capitol Center Market Life in the Middle Publishing, LLC p. 35 Lauer Realty Group queerness. Patrick Farabaugh, Publisher. p. 56 Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery Box Office, or(608) 258-4141 PO Box 1202, Madison, WI 53703 p. 24 Greenbush Bar SENIORS holiday treats 54 OUR ISSUES Any reproduction of OL: Our Lives Magazine in p. 57 Manna Cafe & Bakery p. 32 Independent Living, Inc. Celebrating our queerness. Include canine family members in part or in full without the written permission of p. 31 NessAlla Kombucha SPIRITUAL FREE CAROL SING WITH GREG ZELEK! your holiday celebrations with festive the publisher is strictly prohibited. OL: Our Lives p. 21 The Sow’s Ear 56 OUR TASTE p. 26 First United Methodist Church cupcakes, cookies, toys and more. Magazine shall not be held responsible for any p. 57 Willy Street Co-op Short Stack Eatery. claims made by our advertisers. Submission of SUPPORT / COUNSELING MONDAY | NOVEMBER 26 FUNERAL SERVICE 58 OUR FUTURE LEADERS photographs or other images to OL: Our Lives p. 54 Alexander Einsman, MS MFT OVERTURE HALL | 7:00 PM Magazine may be published without providing p. 55 Ryan Funeral Home Appleton high school student image credit. Appearance of any person, business & Cremation Services UTILITIES Bring your pipes, and your friends and family, Travis Thor. or organization within photographs, advertise- p. 2 Madison Gas & Electric to raise a joyful noise with the Overture Concert Organ. Join our Principal Organist “Come for the dog stuff, ments, or editorial content neither implies nor WEDDINGS Cover photographed by infers any indication of their sexual orientation. Greg Zelek to celebrate and share the spirit stay for the people” Samantha Dutcher. p. 35 Brandi’s Bridal Galleria RODGERS PETER PHOTO: of the season together. All ages are welcome, -Amy Nolan parking and no tickets or reservations are needed. in back madisonsymphony.org/carolsing 442.6868 baddogfrida.com 2094 atwood ave. m-f 10-7, sa-su 9-5 4 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018 5 EDITOR’S NOTE nnnnnn EMILY MILLS CONTRIBUTORS nnnnnn It’s our STAND UP, BE COUNTED differences I’M WRITING THIS IN ADVANCE of the Mid- term Elections on November 6 (I hope you that make voted and/or didn’t face undue barriers to voting!). By the time you’re likely to be us great. reading this issue, the results will be in. So much hinges on what happens, and the whole thing is more than a little nerve-wracking.