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"People want an service organization that is not only going to provide of the IN Step staff of the IN Step Staff AIDS the service that needs to be done but is going to be a leader Milwaukee — Over 400 people crowded into Mil- Madison — Ask around and you'll find a variety of advocating. People with AIDS, people with HIV disease, waukee's LGBT Community Center for a Grand opinions about AIDS Network, the primary provider of people who are considered to be at risk still face discrimi- Opening on Nov. 10. The enthusiastic crowd was services to people with AIDS and HIV in a 1'3-county nation and hate in this community today, and who's going treated to a parade of local gay and non-gay dignitaries area that includes Madison, Janesville and Beloit. While to stand up if it's not the AIDS service organization?" including Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist, County many praise AIDS Network, there are concerns that the Eric Engstrom, who served for four years as the first Executive Tom Ament, Alderman Mike D'Amato and 13-year-old organization has become less effective, there executive director of the Minnesota AIDS Project and Alderman James Witkowiak. is uncertainty about its current efforts, and there is open now works as a consultant on public health issues includ- "I thought the grand opening was very well done. speculation that the time has come for AIDS Network to ing AIDS and HIV for Richard P. Keeling & Associates, It was -interesting that the polticians were all there and merge with the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin. based in Madison, said that AIDS Network's low profile they all looked comfortable. I think it is a very good ARCW is the AIDS service organization for the rest of in the community has meant a lack of effectiveness and the state. direction. Engstrom said these problems are compound- Kevin Baird, AIDS Network's director of administra- ed by what he sees as a lack of accountability. "Nobody tion, is quick to defend the organization. seems to notice, and that's what's so amazing to me." Baird admitted that AIDS Network may not have Engstrom believes that one of the most important done a good enough job recently of publicizing its work. things an AIDS service organization can do today is "We never ring our own bell," Baird said. But he also "playing the systems-advocacy role. That means staying emphasized that the organization is in an "incredibly in constant contact with all the different parts of the financial stable" position and provides a wide range of community, develop- community, sharing that with the ire services appropriate to this stage in the AIDS epidemic. ing and enhancing community consensus about what the AIDS Network has 21 full-time staff, and its services problems are. Communication is the most fundamental include prevention counseling and education, HIV care component of that work," Engstrom said. "I think AIDS through the Madison Community Health Center, and a Network has utterly failed in that regard." needle-exchange program for intravenous drug users. "At this point in the epidemic, we pretty much know few of the hundreds who turned out for the Grand Opening. Photo: Jamie According to the Wisconsin Dept. of Regulation and who's at risk for HIV, and how to target prevention pro- Just a Licensing, AIDS Network's total revenue for its 1997 fis- grams, but we also have to continue to do the communi- beginning," said Eldon Murrary of Senior Action in a cal year was $1,543,933. Its total expenditures were only cations work that shapes the community response and Gay Enviornment (SAGE). slightly higher, at $1,551,904. Eighty-two per cent of the pulls the community along," Engstrom said. "I've heard The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is locat- organization's funds were spent on its charitable purpose people make jokes about AIDS Network and complain ed at the Downtown Warehouse building at 170 South — the same figure as for ARCW. about the dissolution of the volunteer network, complain 2nd St., and has leased 4,000 square feet in the building. Kathy Bell, administrative program manager for the about the lack of leadership, but nobody's had any pub- "We feel very positive about the Community Center," University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics HIV care lic dialogue about what we need and whether AIDS Net- said Ery Uecker of the Brady Fast STD Clinic (BESTD). program, praised the quality of AIDS Network's work. "I work fulfills that role." "I think they have made a purse out of a sows ear." have never been dissatisfied with the services that AIDS Baird said that some of AIDS Network's efforts may It was a pledge from Ross Walker and Ery Uecker Network provides," Bell said. "Their case managers are have gone unnoticed by traditional supporters, such as in March of 1996 to donate $1,000 as seed money for hard-working and committed to their clients." members of the gay community, because the organization a community center which launched the current effort Doubts about AIDS Network's effectiveness, howev- has begun greater collaboration with religious organiza- and the BESTD Clinic has recently signed a sub-lease er, do not focus on the quality of what the organization tions such as the Wisconsin Council of Churches. Baird for one of four offices in the new facility. does. Instead these concerns — some of which have been said that faith communities are often in a better position Other Tenants who have signed a sub-lease to rent expressed or corroborated by sources who asked to to offer and support prevention and HIV-related health office space in the Community Center include; The remain unidentified — center on whether AIDS Net- services among racial minorities and the poor. AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW), The work has a high enough profile to be a community leader, Addressing concerns about AIDS Network's volun- Cream City Foundation (CCF) and The Lesbian and whether in the long run a mid-size AIDS service teer program, Baird said, "With the changing nature of Alliance of Metro Milwaukee (LAMM). Additional organization like AIDS Network can survive. the HIV epidemic, the need for volunteer services has cubicle space has been rented to American Express A Question of Leadership drastically changed." The greatest need, he said, is now Financial Advisors and Wisconsin Cream City Chorus. for volunteers such as attorneys and nurses with "highly Regular hours of operation for the Community Cen- MaryAlice Mowry, who served as AIDS Network's specific skills." ter are expected to begin in early January. Organizers say executive director for three years until 1995, said she rec- they expect the center to be open to the public in the late ognizes that it is difficult for AIDS Network to make its "Our volunteer program doesn't have a very high pro- afternoon and evenings on a daily basis once the center efforts known and to get credit for them. "It is an onerous file, but that is on purpose," Baird said. "The goal isn't to has officially begun operation. task for a nonprofit... to be able to define all of what their be a media relations piece, it's to match people with the "Volunteers will be the backbone of keeping the cen- mission is and who it is important know about exactly skills to the needs." Baird said a request to AIDS Net- work for volunteer help has never been ter open," said Community Center sppokesperson what the services of the organization are," she said. turned down. On the other hand, Mowry admitted that she hears Engstrom expressed doubts about whether even Joshua Feyen. "They will greet visitors at the door and concern about the organization she once directed. skilled volunteers were being recruited. "This is Madison, help keep the place safe for our community. Volunteers "It's really not clear to those of us who are not inti- and you have some of the most highly educated, most are also integral to the programming that will be happen- mately involved if there really is a volunteer program, if gifted people in this community. There are a wealth of ing once the center is open." that works, if there isn't where people go to get those Continues on page 4

thankful for those who have helped pave the way for us. December 1st marks World AIDS Day. Across the country AIDS organization are Editor's Note at a crossroads. Wisconsin's AIDS organizations are no exception, as they try rise to the challenges the changes in the AIDS pandemic has brought. Just as we broke the t seems that my time is so limited these days that I don't have much left for per- story on the recent cutbacks at ARCW, IN Step again takes the lead in reporting on sonal messages to our readers. I find that very frustrating. When Jorge and I first the AIDS pandemic with a special report from Christopher Ott on the challenges fac- Ientered the queer publishing scene several years ago, it was with a vision to give ing AIDS Network in Madison. I believe it is an important story. Wisconsin's LGBT community a fresh, new voice. The mandate hasn't changed over This issue also marks the return of our popular Milwaukee bar map. We've given the years, but as IN Step has grown, it has become more and more difficult for me to it a much needed update, and appreciate the feedback from those who said they "reach out" to those whom I consider friends. missed it. Also in need of an update is our indispensible Guide. For nearly 15 years, The reason I mention this is that we have received dozens of e-mails, phone calls and IN Step's Guide has been an invaluable resource for our community. We strive to make letters in recent weeks thanking and congratulating us on the new look and direction of the Guide as current as possible. To that end, we are now asking you to take a few IN Step. This may not mean a lot to some of you, but it means a lot to us. We thank you moments to check out our listings. If you know a organization or business that is no for your support. longer around, or one that needs to be added, please fax us at (414) 278-5868 or As I got up this morning and grabbed that much-needed cup of coffee (we don't e-mail at [email protected]. Your help is appreciated. seem to get much sleep around here), it occurred to me that much of what we have Enjoy the issue and see you again in two weeks. been able to accomplish today was the result of someone else's courage and sacrifice — Harry Hay, Matthew Shepherd, Tammy Baldwin, the list goes on and on. We are —William Attewell

ON OUR COVER: Photo by Jorge Cabal, Model: Frank Mateus. IN Step • November zs — December 9, 1998 L3A AIDS Network, continued from page 2 Baird sought to dispel concerns about the fact that his partner, Todd Harshbarg- er, is president of AIDS Network's board. both from the standpoint of resources, Baird said he applied for the job in a AIDS Network Survives Funding Scare education and also from the standpoint of "blind" procedure at an early stage in their health services. There are a whole lot of by Mike Leon her discretionary budget, observers say. relationship, and that when he was hired, willing to be involved as The funding from this year's budget people who are Harshbarger offered to resign. Harshbarg- Madison — An effort to slash fund- volunteers and do higher levels of volun- accounts for one-sixth of the Network's er did not hire Baird and does not super- ing to the AIDS Network was defeated teer work than AIDS Network has ever caseworker budget. The conservative vise him or determine his pay level. as the Madison Common Council voted requested. There are a wealth of resources on Nov. 17 to maintain city funding at it challenge would have eliminated one here in Madison, and they're not being To Merge, or Not? current level in its 1999 budget. AIDS case worker out of its concern tapped," Engstrom said. In the midst of questions about AIDS An amendment authored by Ald. about the mayor's discretionary budget. Questions have also arisen about Network's effectiveness, there has also Dorothy Borchardt would have deleted Borchardt says she favors continued AIDS Network's ability to lead because of been open speculation about the possibili- $24,700 in city funding from the Net- funding for the Network despite her a high rate of turnover among its executive ty of a merger with ARCW. AIDS Net- work's budget dedicated to case work. amendment. directors. In the organization's 13-year his- work is the last local, independent AIDS The amendment failed on a 13-7 vote. "The citizens of Madison are very tory, no executive director has stayed for service organization in the state. The AIDS Network's annual fight fortunate that the City Council views more than three years. After Mowry's One of the arguments in favor of for funding stems from the its being AIDS and HIV as a high priority. departure in 1995, she was replaced by merger has been the possibility that the placed three years ago in the mayor's dis- Mayor Bauman has been an incredibly Mary Turnquist, who resigned effective two organizations could work together cretionary budget funding high priority strong advocate for us," said Kevin Sept. 11 to pursue personal interests. more efficiently, putting more of their programs and organizations. Baird, director of the AIDS Network. Baird said that since Turnquist's depar- resources into services instead of adminis- Some members of the Common "This was about process, but it would ture, AIDS Network has conducted focus trative costs and other overhead. Council dislike the fact that the mayor, have cost us." groups with its staff, clients and other Doug Nelson, executive director of Sue Bauman, gets to choose which orga- The 1999 city budget was passed directors of local nonprofit agencies to ARCW, said that he is "absolutely" in favor nizations and programs are funded in unanimously. determine what to look for in a new exec- of considering a merger. "We at ARCW are utive director. "The board wanted to be very open to the prospect of a merger. We very deliberate," Baird said, adding that believe in the merger and consolidation of and they are time-specified. It is the day- needle-exchange participants before push- the posting for the opening went up inter- AIDS organizations, and we have accom- in and day-out, week-in and week-out ing HIV tests and drug rehab. nally on Nov. 19 and that the search has plished that," he said. "What we have done work where there is real value." Nelson said ARCW plans to spend now officially begun. in the last two years is essentially merge Another factor that has led to ques- $76,000 hiring two full-time employees to Baird said that three years is a relative- and consolidate eight AIDS service organi- tions about a possible merger has been do needle exchange in Madison and Beloit ly long commitment in the nonprofit sec- zations in Wisconsin to one. In doing that, that ARCW already provides services in beginning around the first of the year. tor, and he anticipates that "whomever we we have eliminated a tremendous amount the Madison area. ARCW conducts pro- "There's nothing PR about this," Nelson hire would be here for about three years" of administrative and fund raising costs by grams in Madison — or programs which said. ARCW has run its needle-exchange as well. Mowry, who said that she centralizing those costs in ARCW." benefit and are available to Madison-area program in Milwaukee since 1992. intended to stay longer as AIDS Network's Nelson said that ARCW's nine offices residents — including a needle-exchange To the extent that ARCW is concerned executive director than she was able to, around the state are free to focus on local program, lobbying efforts for increased with public relations and lobbying, Nelson said that "three years is not a long time... client services, instead of management, AIDS funding from the state government, gave credit to AIDS Network for its efforts, for the maximum amount of time that an administration, or fund raising. "We real- housing assistance, drug-trial programs but also said that ARCW has greater executive director has stayed." ly believe in the model, and we think it is through the Wisconsin AIDS Research resources, including a full-time lobbyist "There is a difficulty for an organiza- one that serves the community in a very Consortium, an HIV-dedicated dental and a full-time grassroots organizer. He tion in managing their resources when strong way." clinic, and MATEC, the Midwest AIDS said they were instrumental in getting sig- what happens is fairly constant instability Nelson and Baird both noted that Training and Education Center, which nificant increases in state funding for regarding the management and leadership ARCW and AIDS Network already col- trains physicians and nurses about the AIDS services over the last several years. of the organization," Mowry said. "For a laborate in a variety of ways, but Nelson most up-to-date AIDS treatments. "The amount of direct lobbying on very long time and still today, despite all said he wishes the relationship were closer. Baird said that in some cases, such as the this by a professional registered lobbyist the hype, people with AIDS die of com- "There are times when we have invit- drug trials, he was not aware of ARCW's that we have is enormous, particularly plications due to AIDS and HIV disease, ed someone from the AIDS Network to be work, and that he is skeptical about the when you need to convince a Republican and it'd be great to know that there could a part of a work group to work on some value of merging into ARCW like the rest of legislature," Nelson said. "When we get a be some stability in the organization." issues... but those meetings are not regular, the state's AIDS service organizations. 10% increase in the state grant, that Baird said that if AIDS Network at any means that AIDS Network gets a 10% time felt that merger was the best thing to increase. Thar's an example of ARCW do, "We would do it in a heartbeat," but doing the heavy lifting on this in a way Nice Body. he expressed reservations about merging that the Madison community benefits into a statewide organization whose leader- from. It's something we're happy to do." ship would be "miles and hours removed" Nelson also believes that it will become from the clients served. "The more local more difficult for smaller AIDS service you are, the more knowledgeable you are organizations to survive, because they may and the more you can do," Baird said. be less able to convince major funders that Baird also charged that ARCW's efforts they are able to carry out their work for the in Madison are part of a public relations benefit of the maximum number of people effort to help with lobbying. "They're in possible. He stressed the importance of rr Madison because the state capitol is in avoiding conflicts over territory. Madison," he said. In particular, Baird "The organization that is focused on sharply criticized ARCW's needle- turf will ultimately lose and will ultimate- exchange program. "To expend resources ly disappoint the people that they're trying 1999 Hyundai Tiburon on a program that is purely a public rela- to serve," Nelson said. tions program is a disservice to the people Keeping services Standard 10 year/100,000 Mile Warranty with AIDS and HIV in this state." foremost in mind Standard Power Windows • Standard Rear Defrost AIDS Network had previously sub- Standard 100 watt AM/FM/Cassette contracted ARCW to provide needle- In spite of the mutually supportive exchange in the Madison area, but termi- work that ARCW and AIDS Network do, conversations with Baird and Nelson starting at nated the contract this fall because of dis- satisfaction with results. 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November 25 — December 9, 1998 • IN Step being acgtssories after the fact to first-degree mur- der. Like Henderson, they waived their right to a Shepard Attack preliminary hearing. They were being held in lieu of $30,000 bond and were due to enter a plea Dec. 9. News Wire Case Hearing Begins Laramie, Wyo. (AP) — Two men savagely beat Dallas Church Sues Lesbian Gets Major Policy gay college student Matthew Shepard and tied him to a fence as they grilled him for information so they Appointment at White House could burglarize his apartment, a prosecutor said. "As he lay there Chicago TV Station Washington — John Podesta, chief of staff at the Clinton White bleeding and begging Chicago — The Dallas-based Cathedral of House, has announced that he has selected lesbian Karen Tramontano as for his life, he was then Hope, the largest gay and lesbian church in the Assistant to the President and Counselor to the Chief of Staff, making her bound to the buck country, has sued WGN-TV, the Chicago supersta- fence," prosecutor Cal tion, charging the station broke its agreement to air one of the highest-ranking openly gay administration officials. Rerucha told a packed a 30-minute infomerciat produced by the church. Tramontano, an attorney who specializes in labor law, has served as courtroom as a prelim- Church leaders charged that WGN rejected a deputy assistant at the White House for more than a year, and her pro- inary hearing for Aaron the program "based on their views that this is not motion makes her one of the senior policy advisors in the administration. James McKinney got appropriate content for those stations." under way. Christopher Wolf, the attorney representing Study: Drug Treatment McKinney and the church said, "I think those are code words for Russell Arthur Hen- homophobia and anti-gay discrimination." Appears to Rid HIV from Body derson, both 21, are The Cathedral of Hope produced the 30- Matthew Shepard. accused of killing the minute program as a counter-balance to anti-gay Denver — Government researchers soy they've been able to University of Wyoming spots being published and aired by far-right flush the AIDS virus from one of its most stubborn hiding places. student after luring him out of a campus bar to an groups in newspapers and on local TV stations isolated area outside town. around the country. Using a combination of powerful anti-AIDS drugs, doctors at the McKinney sat quietly and listened as Rerucha The church says Tower Media Advertising, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases say their technique began laying out his case against him this morn- marketing representative for WGN, accept the pro- of rinsing HIV from resting immune cells seems to have removed the ing. Five law enforcement officers were subpoe- gram in July, signed a contract to air it, and cashed naed to testify. Henderson had waived his right to the church's $12,000 check for the broadcast. virus from the blood of three of 26 men they tested the treatment on. a similar hearing. But WGN then rejected the program and Patients were given a combination of three anti-HIV drugs and 14 Security remained tight outside the court- issued the church a check to refund its payment, were also given the powerful experimental immune system stimulator, house. Deputies peered into cars parked in the citing several points it objected to in the program. Interleuk in-2. area, and McKinney was driven to the building Undaunted, the church made several changes from the jail across the street. outlined by the TV station, but WGN still refused Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institutes of Health Allergy McKinney is charged with first-degree murder, to air the program. and Infectious Diseases, says the researchers are not quite sure how the aggravated robbery and kidnapping with intent to experimental drug works in fighting HIV. inflict bodily injury or to terrorize the victim. His hearing was moved to a larger courtroom, with "Either it's flushing out the virus by activating it and having the seating for about 100, because of intense interest Anti-Marriage Battle resting cells then disappear by dying after they've been activated, and in the case. the anti-viral drug blocks the spread of virus from them — or they're The murder charge carries a possible death sentence, but Rerucha has not indicated whether Moves to California actually enhancing what we call immunological surveillance and the he will seek the death penalty. Sacramento, Calif. — Californians will be immunological system itself is clearing these cells." McKinney and Henderson allegedly drew asked to vote in the March 2000 election on a bal- Fauci presented the results of the study at a meeting of infectious Shepard out of a Laramie bar on Oct. 7, beat him lot initiative that, if approved, would prohibit gay disease specialists in Denver. into a coma with a pistol butt and left him tied to and lesbians marriages performed anywhere else a fence about a mile outside town. from being recognized in the state. He said whether the apparent disappearance of the virus is per- About 18 hours after the attack, a student The secretary of state's office has announced manent or not won't be known for certain for about two years when the passing by on a mountain bike found Shepard. He that backers of the initiative had submitted some patients in the study will stop receiving the treatment. If the virus has originally mistook the nearly lifeless body for "a 482,000 valid signatures — more than the simply found a new way to hide, it will probably reappear, Fauci said. scarecrow or a dummy set there for Halloween 433,269 needed to put the measure before the jokes." state's voters. Ann Arbor, Mich., Takes Up Shepard, 21, never regained consciousness and State law already defines marriage as a legal died at a Fort Collins, Colo., hospital on Oct. 12. contract valid only between a man and a woman, Transgender Bias Police have said robbery was the primary but the initiative's backers say that's not enough motive but that Shepard was singled out because and that the state could still be forced to recognize Ann Arbor, Mich. — The Ann Arbor city council has given pre- he was gay. Rerucha said the two suspects lured same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. liminary approval to a measure expanding its human rights ordinance Shepard from the bar by telling him they were gay. California state Sen. Pete Knight, a Republican The crime, which drew international atten- from Palmdale, Calif, has tried three times in the to include gender identity as one of the classes protected by the city's tion, outraged the gay community and focused past without success to get the state legislature to anti-bias measure. debate across the United States on the effectiveness pass a similar ban and has been, along with the The proposal would also extend the anti-discrimination protections of laws that enhance the penalty for hate crimes. Traditional Values Coalition, the principle backer Henderson and McKinney were being held of the ballot measure. to anyone because of height, weight, actual or perceived mental limi- without bond. tation, along with gender identity. The suspects' girlfriends, Chasity Vera Pasley, The city's human rights commission and the disabilities commission 20, and Kristen LeAnn Price, 18, are charged with will have a chance to comment on the proposed measure before the council's second vote in December. Christopher Kolb, the council member who introduced the measure, Chicago's Place For Leather said he included gender identity because of a number of cases of dis- REAL ESTATE crimination against transsexuals and transvestites that had come to his attention recently. Specializing in: The city's anti-bias measure prohibits discrimination in employ- First Time Buyers ment, housing and public accommodation. Home Buyers Relocating Workers at Baptist Children's Move-Up Buyers Home Quit Lesbian Firing Sellers Louisville, Ky. — The Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children in late October fired a supervisor because she is a lesbian after co-workers saw her pictured with her partner in a photo contest at the Kentucky State Fair. 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in one CAIR study said that they would like to be involved in a telephone-based support group. H.I.T. Hosts "Carnivale" CAIR To Develop Unique CAIR will collaborate with AIDS service organiza- tions in Wisconsin, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Mississip- Welcome Show at Club 219 Program for Rural pi to establish the telephone intervention for clients in their regions. The study will begin with an investigation Milwaukee — Holiday Invitational Tournament of the quality of life of HIV-positive rural residents, the (H.I.T.), the world's oldest gay and lesbian bowling tour- HIV-Positive Persons results of which will be used to guide the development of nament, will mark the celebration of their 20th anniver- the intervention. CAIR and its community partners will sary with their "Carnivale" welcome show at Club 219 on Milwaukee — The Center for AIDS Intervention then recruit 360 rural persons living with HIV infection Thanksgiving evening, Research (CAIR) at the Medical College of Wisconsin Thursday, Nov. 26., starting at or AIDS who report elevated levels of depression, anxiety, 10:30 p.m. will develop, implement and evaluate an innovative pro- adjustment disorder or loneliness. These individuals will The event kicksoff the annual tournament, which will gram that uses telephone conference call technology to be able to converse with and support each other through have over 300 participants from all provide coping support services to persons living with around the country 10 weekly conference calls that will focus on accurately and Canada. HIV/AIDS in rural areas. Performing will be such notable entertainers identifying stressors, improving coping skills, and obtain- as Karen Valentine, The study is the first large-scale, randomized clinical Candy Stix, Sandy Shore, Yoko, ing appropriate resources of social support. Each confi- Sofanda Cox, Sage LaRue, H.I.T. board trial of a telephone-based mental health intervention for members, special dential telephone support group will involve six study guests Michael Franz and persons living with HIV and AIDS in rural communities. Friends from Chicago, and participants and will be guided by a group facilitator with many others. The research will be conducted over a four-year period and is supported by a grant from the National Institute of mental health expertise. Please come and enjoy the beginning of this annual "If the intervention is successful, mental health pro- tournament and the start of the holiday season. There is Mental Health (NIMH). "HIV-positive persons who live in small towns and fessionals will be able to use similar technology to provide no cover charge and all are welcome. For more informa- critical services to people who are difficult to reach tion, please call the H.I.T. Hotline at (414) 32-7414. rural areas may feel especially isolated and alone, particu- larly since they are often concerned about the conse- because of geographic and psychosocial barriers," said Dr. quences of disclosing their HIV serostatus to other peo- Heckman. St. Camillus Marks ple in their communities," said Timothy G. Heckman, In addition to Dr. Heckman, Medical College of Wis- Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral consin co-investigators are Jeffrey A. Kelly, Ph.D., professor medicine and principal investigator of the study. "We will of psychiatry and behavioral medicine and director of CAIR; World AIDS Day investigate whether a confidential telephone-based sup- Kathleen J. Sikkema, Ph.D., associate professor of psychia- try and behavioral medicine and assistant director of CAIR; Milwaukee — The St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry port group can improve the coping skills and quality of Seth C. Kalichman, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry will commemorate World AIDS Day with a 12:15 p.m. life of rural HIV-positive persons." and behavioral medicine; Raymond G. Hoffmann, Ph.D., service on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the AIDS Memorial Gar- Research previously conducted by Dr. Heckman and associate professor of biostatistics; and Steven D. Pinkerton, den, located at the northwest corner of the campus, colleagues at CAIR indicated that persons living with Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral med- beside the footpath, at 10101 W. Wisconsin Ave. HIV disease in rural communities frequently confront icine. All are associated with CAIR. The St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry recognizes that increased levels of loneliness and isolation, receive inade- staff, volunteers, friends, families and residents are the quate levels of support from family members and friends, force for change, and welcomes all infected or affected to and lack access to mental health practitioners. In addi- the service. The service will remember in prayer the con- tion, rural persons with AIDS often live in fear that their tributions of the community in fighting this disease and HIV serostatus will be discovered, and they experience our brothers and sisters that have died of AIDS. Be a force more frequent incidents of AIDS-related prejudice and for change. For more information, please call (414) 259- discrimination than HIV-positive persons who live in 4664. cities. Nearly 75 percent of HIV-positive rural residents

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November 25 — December 9, 1998 • IN Step acceptance, and service he transformed a lawless settlement of outcasts into a "con- St. Camillus to centrated cry for help" — a community. "We, the HIV/AIDS Ministry, are for- Host Theatrical tunate to be able to host such a powerful story of a man that was A Force for Change in his day as we are called to be A Force for Production of Change in today's' AIDS pandemic. Father Birthdays Damien is such a beautiful model for those who make sacrifices to make HIV/AIDS "Damien" services possible throughout the world," Milwaukee — St. Camillus said Joe Zopp, a chaplain with the St. HIV/AIDS Ministry will host a Narrow Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry. Admission Paths Production of the play Damien, fea- is free and all are invited. Donations grate- dinners turing Michael Landers as Father Damien fully accepted. For more information call on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at San Camillo in the (414) 259-4664. Camillian Room, 10200 W. Blue Mound Road. The ministry is hosting the play to anniversaries continue the commemoration of the 1998 Cream City Chorus World AIDS Day. This is the true and compelling story late night snacks of Father Damien's life and mission to Sets Holiday Concert serve the lepers of Molokai. It is set forth Milwaukee — As the holidays are with passion and fervor, and is a sensitive fast approaching, and calendars are fill- exploration of the psychology of faith ing up with festive events, please be sure and a call to serve God's people. On May to mark your calendars for the annual 10, 1873, the Belgian Josef de Vuester, Wisconsin Cream City Chorus's Christ- now known as Father Damien, became mas Holiday Concert to be held on Sun- the priest of a leper colony on a "narrow, day, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at St James Episco- luncheons sour tongue of land, the loneliest most pal Church. useless piece of land you can imagine" on For a mere $8, you'll be entertained the island of Molokai. with a "Gift Of Music" a colorful selec- engagements Damien was an average, all too human tion of christmas and holiday songs from man, not at all extraordinary. He was, a variety of cultural backgrounds. Join us however, obedient to his "call within a call" after the concert for refreshments and to serve the lepers of Molokai. He arrived cheerful chit chat. Tickets also available at a place notorious for its crime and at Afterwords Bookstore, the M&M immorality, its misery and its total hope- Club, and Bear Brew Coffee. lessness. He battled with loneliness, frus- tration and revulsion. Through his love, desserts ery of talented individuals will come together to honor World AIDS Day ARCW Calls for with song, dance and theater to cherish the memories of those who have died, Change on and show compassion for those who are happy hours struggling with HIV disease. Talent includes music by Ronnie Nyles, a pro- World AIDS Day duction by Attic Theater, ballroom Milwaukee — Dec. 1 is World dancing by national champions Terry AIDS Day, which marks the start of a Ewin and Rocky Schmitdke, piano by year-long HIV/AIDS awareness initia- Craig Hein and a variety of solo contri- tive aimed at teenagers and young butions by local entertainers. Appleton or absolutely no excuse at all for great adults in Wisconsin and across the North High School Auditorium, 5000 country. During the 11th observance of N. Ballard Rd. (County E), west of menu selections, atmosphere, service World AIDS Day, the 1998 theme, "Be Hwy. 41, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free event, a Force for Change," challenges young all are welcome. Call 920-733-2068 or people to recognize the crucial role they 800-773-2068 for more information. and locations; all surprisingly affordable. play in preventing the spread of HIV. In Green Bay, all are invited to an In addition to World AIDS Day interfaith service remembering those awareness, ARCW is also calling for who have died and supporting those Gov. Thompson and state legislators to who continue to face the challenges of increase prevention funding in the HIV and AIDS. December 1, 7 p.m. at 1999-2001 biennial budget. First United Church of Christ, 509 S. "For too long, Wisconsin's policy Webster Street. Free and open to all, makers haven't taken the aggressive refreshments following service. Call steps to prevent HIV," said Doug Nel- Beth Haasl for more information 920- son, AIDS Resource Center of Wiscon- 437-7400 or 800-675-9400. sin executive director. "Nobody's been In Wausau, all are invited to a cured of AIDS. There's no vaccine and World AIDS Day event including a HIV continues to spread throughout movie and inspirational speakers at the all parts of the state," he added. UW Marathon County Extension, Wisconsin has not increased state Union Terrace Room. Mary Pat Camp- Cafe HIV prevention funding for 10 years, bell, founder of the Central Wisconsin even though new HIV infections con- HIV/AIDS Ministry Project will speak, Knickerbocker tinue to rise. followed by the movie "And the Band 1030 East Juneau • 272-0011 Played On," an historical look at the North Shore Young people under the age of 25 Mon. — Thurs., 6:30 am to 10 pm opening years of the AIDS epidemic. represent one half of all new HIV infec- Fri. & Sat., 6:30 am to 11 pm BISTRO tions in the United States, and the Program begins at 6:30 p.m., a recep- RiverPoint Village tion will follow. Free and open to the Sun., 9 am to 10 pm majority of young people are infected I-43 & Brown Deer Rd., • 351-6100 sexually, according to the American public. For more information, please Association for World Health. Locally, contact ARCW at 715-355-6867 or Mon. — Thurs., 11 am to 10 pm 48 percent of Wisconsin's sexually active 800-551-3311. Fri. & Sat., 11 am to 11 pm high school students reported having In Superior, all are invited to a Sun., 5 pm to 10 pm had multiple sexual partners, and 42 World AIDS Day collaboration percent revealed that they had engaged between ARCW and the Duluth office •Z' (P-3 cp in unprotected sex during their last sex- of the Minnesota AIDS Project for a ual encounter, according to the 1997 Celebration of Life Memorial Services. Wisconsin Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The ecumenical service will include Since the AIDS epidemic began, 992 music, guest speakers and a prayer for peace. 7 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Wisconsin adolescrnts and young adults 1 (ages 13-25) have been diagnosed with Church, 219 N. 6th Avenue E., HIV, according to state of Wisconsin statis- Duluth, Minn. Free and open to the tics. HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death public. For more information, call cit among people between the ages of 25 and ARCW in Superior at 715-394-4009 44, suggesting that many of these people or toll free 877-242-0282. 3549 North Oakland Ave. • 964-6800 were infected during their teen-age years. Mon.—Sat., 11 am to closing The following World AIDS Day Sun., Noon to 12 a.m. events are on Dec. 1. In Appleton, all are invited to a local Celebration of Remembrance and Hope, where a vari-

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We all tional Thanksgiving Day Pot Luck din- "Crucified youth, abandoned, left to die, editor-in-chief know the saying about Madison: "It's 15 ner. Since there seemed to be nothing his tears wash his face of his blood." square miles surrounded by reality," which thankful at the usual Thanksgiving Day Shortly after Shepard's death, five Pot Luck dinner, I urged folks to do more Jorge L.Cabal seemed to hold true for its sociability, too. days after he was assaulted, scores of sites than bring a dish to pass. Now, we bring arts editor Madison is a collection of small- town cul- on the WorldWide Web were blacked out tures: East Side, West Side, North Side, a teddy bear to give to the kids at the for a day in his memory. women's shelter on Monroe Street at the Ed Grover Maple Bluff, Shorewood, Downtown, etc. There are dozens of web sites with close of our dinner. book editor If you want a taste of real Midwest friend- memorials to the 21-year-old University of liness, you go to Milwaukee, especially for Yes, it's a small thing (till you discov- Wyoming student who was killed in Octo- the gay bar scene. er how expensive teddy bears are these ber in a brutal attack because he was gay. Dorothy Austin, Keith Clark, It has been in cities like New York, days), and, yes, it may even be a bit self- There's even a Matt Shepard "web ring" — serving in that it Scott Evertz, Kevin John, Chicago, San Francisco and Milwaukee, makes us feel good by a series of interconnected web sites that are doing it. But the issue is, we are doing Christopher Krimmer, Mike Leon, where I experienced talkative passengers all linked to one another to make it easier on the "El" or buses. There I found the something that is friendly and extending to go from one site to the next. Julia Latoggia, Tim Nasson, most friendly store owners and an open- ourselves; indeed, we always say this is an And activists in states around the Leslea Newman, Jeffrey Newman, ness and eagerness to chat in gay bars. offering by a group of gay men — a little country have called for both state and PR on behalf of the gay community never Christopher Ott, Gip Plaster, Cities read as welcoming places in my federal hate-crimes legislation named in experience. Cities had theater both big and hurts. Why shouldn't giving be a two-way memory of this young student. President street in joy and happiness? Dale Reynolds, Dave Runyon, very small. Cities had wonderful classical Clinton sent a personal message and two Well, I'm at it again; yes, another new Jamie Taylor, Richard Waswo, music, especially the newest compositions. White House staffers to attend Shepard's And cities had art museums — even store- twist to the party. This year I'm trying to funeral, which required two churches to Rex Wockner, W.W. Wells III get people who play musical instruments front types like the Holographic Museum accommodate the hundreds of people contributing writers to bring them and perform. It sets a nice on Mercer Street in lower Manhattan. who turned out in a freezing blizzard to mood while we are sewing strings of cran- And, what about that wonderful, mourn the dead young man — whom James Taylor berries and popcorn for the squirrels. If strange and hands-on Exploritorium, up most didn't even know. it's not too cold, we take these garlands, photographer at the north end of town on Lyons Street Why? in San Francisco? I can recall the gentle along with some colored lights, and put What about Shepard's death sparked Paul Berge, Eric Orner them on the evergreens on the other side verbal barbs I got when, at McCormick such intense interest, and focused so cartoonists Theological Seminary, I would announce of the deck right outside my twin picture many people's attention on what hap- windows in the living room. When seen I was going down to the "true" temple: pened on a lonely rural road outside from the street side, the lights have a Chicago's Art Institute. There's a lot diver- Laramie on the night of Oct. 6? 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He studied in Europe and spoke five night clubs, businesses and And the 17-year-old youth who was con- languages in addition to English. He was victed of first-degree murder for stran- openly gay, and apparently had a loving organizations appears every two weeks only in IN Step's Section Q. Provid- gling Peters was released from prison on relationship with his parents. He was well- ed to the community as a public service, listings in IN Step's Guide are parole in 1978. The 15-year-old who beat liked by fellow students at the University of Peters as he was being choked to death Wyoming who knew him, and if it hadn't FREE OF CHARGE. If you would like to be listed in was sentenced to just two years in a juve- been so brutally snuffed out, Shepard prob- nile facility. ably would have had a happy and at least The Guide fax your listing to IN Step Yet how many people have ever even moderately successful life ahead of him. heard of Thomas Peters? 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TEcA whether in news reports or in Hollywood And that, more than any objective cri- films or in TV sitcoms — the progress terion anyone can put forward, is the made in these areas is still very impressive. essence of what a hate crime amounts to: One of our first elected officials, Harvey whatever the consequences to the individ- sommo *FMAMR.Ne Milk, was assassinated by a heterosexual ual directly attacked, it also strikes at the °V !le political opponent. Now open gays and core of a whole community. IS \ X lesbians work in the White House, and But of course Wyoming, the "Equality serve in Congress, and in virtually every State," doesn't have a hate-crimes law. tt r NAVW IliIlli division of federal, state and local State officials and lawmakers say they don't / MIEN - Mk government. Even the president shows up see what good a hate-crimes ordinance MOM INK for black-tie functions by gay rights lobby- would do for a victim like Matt Shepard. • OM INK a=, IIIMIK ing groups. 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line's policies. The group presented a pro- because American "did think it fair" to posal several weeks ago to the airline sug- hear their opinions. She said that religious gesting ways in which the company needs groups will not speed or slow any changes to change, but the company has not yet at American. responded. John Graham, who recently Simonetti said that by offering the Friendly took over leadership of the group, said he benefits, the company would be "recog- Skies, is not worried yet since there have been a nizing and validating the fact that gay and number of recent leadership changes at lesbian employees exist." other flights through centralized hubs in the company. While American is a major contributor major cities. Delta's top competitors have both to gay and lesbian causes and groups, some With the Holiday Travel Delta is not a pioneer, though, in been doing more for longer, but they still criticize the company because they do granting rights to lesbian and gay employ- could still be doing a lot more to demon- not offer domestic partner benefits. Season Upon Us ees. While the company does include sex- strate that they value their gay and lesbian "I don't think it's fair to say that gay Selecting a Gay-Friendly ual orientation protection in its employ- employees. and lesbian customers are criticizing us," ment nondiscrimination policy — and it Fort Worth, Texas based American Air- Rader said. She noted that American has Airline Isn't Always Easy displays the policy in bold type on its lines is the nation's second largest a&r carrier won awards from the gay and lesbian employment application — the company community. She said the does not offer domestic by Gip Plaster partner benefits, - airline contributes of the IN Step Staff according to spokesperson Kay Horner. nationally to the Human "Our benefits plans base eligibility on • Rights Campaign, vari- any gay and lesbian family member status that can be docu- • consumers believe that • ous AIDS organizations mented legally," Horner said in an inter- 444iNNte and Parents, Families American and United, view with Southern Voice. two of the nation's top and Friends of Lesbians Although both United and American and Gays (PFLAG), three airlines, are gay- now have some form of flight benefits that Mfriendly. While both offer something for among other organiza- apply to domestic partners, Homer said tions. They also con- gay and lesbian employees and consumers, they do not offer that at Delta. All neither do all they could. tribute locally in Fort employees, however, do get four "buddy Worth and Chicago, two And what about Delta? They seem to passes" per year that can be used by any- be lagging behind, but something is hap- cities where American one the employee chooses. has a major presence. pening there now, too. While Delta does contribute to AIDS In 1924, Mexican boll weevils were — United is first. American serves about They provide donated tickets and walks and to the Design Industry Founda- 160 destinations in the Americans and other services in addition to money. The devastating Southern crops, so Huff tion Fighting AIDS (DIFFA), Homer said Daland Dusters, the world's first aerial Europe. AMR Corporation, the holding company does not release specific dollar she did not know of any contributions by company for American, also operates Amer- amounts of contributions, Rader said. crop dusting service, formed to tackle the the company to lesbian and gay organiza- problem. The company's name quickly ican Eagle, a group of regional airlines. In American was also the first airline to tions or causes. addition, AMR owns more than 80% of the launch a marketing campaign aimed at changed to Delta Air Service and is now However, she said none of this Delta Air Lines. SABRE travel reservation system. gay and lesbian consumers. amounts to discrimination against gay and Although recent press coverage may "Because of American Airlines' mar- Delta is now the nation's third-largest lesbian employees or consumers. airline, flying to about 150 cities in the have mislead some consumers into believing keting campaign in the gay and lesbian "We do not discriminate. We offer the company offers domestic partner bene- community, the [company] has been able U.S. and about 40 cities in other countries. great service," she said. In 1955, the company pioneered the fits, none of the major airlines do. (Cape to do quite a lot for different community Several months ago, a gay and lesbian Air, a regional airline based in Boston, groups," Simonetti said. "hub and spoke" system of air travel used employee group called Pride of Delta today under which travelers connect to announced on Aug. 12 that it will begin Simonetti, who is a flight attendant, formed with the hope of changing the air- offering domestic partner benefits.) said, in his opinion, American is fairly American did recently change its poli- accepting of its gay and lesbian employees. cies regarding free flight benefits for the He said he only knows of a few gay pilots, The Wisconsin Cream City Chorus presents: spouses of unmarried employees, however. and he only knows one that is an active The company now allows employees to part of GLEAM. Many of the groups are designate a travel companion each year who members are flight attendants, although can fly free at the same priority level as the that varies by location, according to employee. Although this designated com- Simonetti. The DFW chapter has a num- panion does not get the unlimited benefits ber of members from the company's Dou- spouses of married employees get, the bene- glas-Fort Worth headquarters and the An Offering of the Season's Most Sincere Sentiments fit is still a step forward for the company. Tulsa chapter has many members who are "We're much closer to parity," said a part of the local headquarters of the Henri Simonetti, co-chair of Gay, Lesbian, SABRE reservation system. Bisexual and Transgendered Employees of Ironically, both American and United AMR (GLEAM), an officially recognized have been criticized by right-wing religious join us employee group at the parent company of groups who say the companies are too gay Sunday, December 6 at 3 p.m. American Airlines that is also a part of the friendly. Earlier this year, a three-page let- company's diversity council. ter mailed to the chairman of United's par- GLEAM made an official request to the ent company criticized the airline for lend- airline for domestic partner benefits in ing "legitimacy to homosexual behavior, Where? 1996, he said, but the company has neither which is immoral, unhealthy and destruc- St. James Episcopal Church granted the benefits nor refused the request. tive to individuals, families and communi- 833 W. Wisconsin Avenue "It's something that we are still hoping ties." It was signed by a number of Reli- to achieve," Simonetti said. "It is my belief gious Right leaders including Focus on the that [domestic partner benefits] are going Family's James Dobson, as well as repre- Tickets are $8, to be the wave of the future in America." sentatives of the Family Research Council, Children 12 and under $5. "It's an idea we've had under study for the Southern Baptist Convention and the sometime," Andrea Rader, a spokesperson Christian Coalition. for American Airlines said. The letter, however, also expressed Tickets for the Cream City Chorus Rader denies that the company has support for United in its opposition to holiday concert are available: been pressured by what she calls "Christ- laws passed by the city of San Francisco. at BESTD Clinic, M&M Club, ian activist groups" — the Religious Right United Airlines is the top air carrier in — to continue their policy of not recog- the world, It flies its 500 or so jets to about AfterWords Bookstore, nizing the rights of gay and lesbian 140 destinations worldwide. It has hubs in and through the employees. She said the company has met Chicago, where it is based, as well as San Cream City Chorus office with members of the Religious Right Francisco, Denver, Washington and Tokyo. UAL Corporation, the holding 344-WCCC at (414) company for the airline, also operates United Express and Shuttle by United. MIXED VOICES NOISED United has a nondiscrimination policy 's that includes protection for sexual orienta- bb tion. The policy was adopted in 1992, a s months before the policy at American. AIP MOON= for few by The company also offers flight bene- CRECI1 44 4•0""""---- fits that, according to some, are better ▪ 0 errq than those offered by American. United's Member CAORU.S. llt1 more flexible benefit allows employees to GALA GRAVA GALLERY choruses designate a companion for each trip rather 1209 E BRADY ST than for the whole year. United's failure to offer domestic part- Wisconsin Cream City Chorus • PO. Box 1488 • Milwaukee. 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November 25 — December 9, 1998 • IN Step ing to company spokesperson Andy sponsored 90 gay and lesbian groups Plews. and events, not including AIDS-related St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry "We don't offer them to anyone," organizations. He declined to put a dol- he said, referring to the fact that the lar figure on the support. partners of unmarried straight employ- The sponsorship includes gay and 1998 Holiday Ornament ees do not receive any benefits either. lesbian business groups, pride festivals THIRD EDITION If a company the size of United and gay rodeos, as well as AIDS walks were to make a change in its benefits and support for the Names Project policy, according to Plews, it could AIDS Memorial Quilt. cause far-reaching problems. United has an affinity group for gay "For a company of 92,000 people, and lesbian employees called United any change to our agreed benefits is with Pride. Since previous attempts at a *la going to take a pretty major upheaval gay employees group at United have for everybody," he said. failed because the groups have not kept United, however, has not begun the in touch well with their members, the process of change, and a pending legal group, which formed earlier this year, action may suggest they are not willing established itself as a nonprofit organi- to adjust their policies. zation and created a website to help it The city of San Francisco passed an communicate most effectively. ordinance requiring companies that do The group submitted a proposal to St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry operated Raphael House to mitigate the business with the city, whether they are the company's leadership three months suffering and enhance the quality of life of those affected by HIV disease. based there or not, to offer domestic ago requesting that the company begin Named after Raphael, the Agnel of Healing, the residence provides practi- partner benefits. Earlier this year, how- offering domestic partner benefits, but cal, physical, emotional and spiritual support for persons with ever, a federal court ruled that airlines they still have not received a response. HIV/AIDS. Assistance and care is provided regardless of gender, race, reli- doing business with the city of San "My opinion is that they aren't Francisco do not have to offer the same quite sure what to answer. They proba- gion, disability, sexual orientation or national origin, and no religion or benefits to unmarried employees that bly realize they are walking a tight-rope faith is taught or preferred. You can support this vital ministry in our they offer to married employees. with this situation — both with their community through the purchase of one or more of our third edition hol- The Air Transport Association, an employees and with their customers — iday ornaments. organization that represents the airline and they don't want to foul up," Nick industry, brought the suit, but it was Morse, United with Pride's executive United and Federal Express that raised director, said. Please reserve holiday ornaments for me! the dispute. A member of United's senior manage- Ornament price: $12 each. Shipping: 1-1- ornaments $3.95, 11 or more Plews said that United, which has a ment however, has promised to "do every- Camillus HIV/AIDS Min- 25-year, multi-million-dollar contract thing in his power to schedule a meeting" $5.95. Please make checks payable to: St. with the city of San Francisco, is resist- with United chairman and CEO Gerald istry. Send check or money order to: St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Min- ing the city's ordinance because the city Greenwald, according to Morse. istry, 10101 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226. Allow 2- has no authority over the airline. The level of acceptance shown to 3 weeks for delivery. For more information call: (414) 259-4664. "We have been resisting that really gay and lesbian employees varies by job on a point of principle. We cannot have at United Airlines, he said. Perhaps not policies dictated by local authorities. surprisingly, flight attendants are the Name We have always contended that airlines most gay-friendly group within United. should be federally governed," Plews The atmosphere for white-collar office Street Address said. "We are fighting this battle in San workers is also usually accepting. Francisco over a jurisdictional issue." The pilots on United with Pride's City State ZIP Recently, the company filed an membership list have requested that injunction against the city of San Fran- their names be confidential, Morse Daytime Phone Total Amount Enclosed cisco attempting to keep it from enforc- said, indicating to him that their work ing its domestic partner ordinance atmosphere is not very accepting. Gay Ornaments may also be purchased at Designing Men against the airline before the original and lesbian blue-collar workers, like lawsuit is settled or a decision was made. mechanics, find the least acceptance, On Oct. 7, Judge Claudia Wilkens according to Morse. issued in a ruling in favor of the airline. Overall, Morse said that on a scale The ruling allows the company to con- of gay-friendliness from "not at all" to tinue to operate in San Francisco even "very accepting," he would rate United though it does not comply with the "slightly" accepting. law. Regarding whether American or Multi- Plews said United is heavily United is the most gay-friendly airline involved in the suit in San Francisco overall, he said, "It's a pretty close race." because their presence is so strong there. But Rader, American's spokesper- He noted that American or another air- son, said there is no race toward gay Skilled line might have been more involved in and lesbian recognition between Amer- the action if they had a stronger pres- ican and United. ence in the city. Since the original action "It's not a comparison with United. was taken by ATA, however, Plews said It's about what we think we want to do all airlines that are members of ATA are for our employees and our sharehold- involved in the case. ers," she said. "Domestic partner bene- "We certainly would not deny that fits are a piece that we are actively con- we have been in the spotlight," he said. sidering." Plews said, however, that focusing on the pending action is losing sight of the real issue, because United has a "focused and well thought out" market- ing campaign in the gay and lesbian community. He said the company

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bians. They realize that they are losing this sonally benefit from and others we will nized. All of the ills of society are somehow battle and they will do almost anything to not. However, our opponents are fighting blamed on the oppressed group. They Unveiling influence that great majority of individu- for enteral salvation. Which do you become the nation's scapegoats. While the als who are rather complacent but believe has a stronger driving force? Nazis accused the Jews for the poor econo- The Enemy nonetheless tolerant of gays and lesbians. In addition to knowing and under- my, the fundamentalists blame the gays and To counterattack this offensive, we must standing those who oppose us, it is also lesbians for the moral decay of America. by Christopher Krimmer understand why these individuals are so important to know their strategy to oppress Fourth, the aggressors must contain of the IN Step Staff passionate about their hatred of us. us. The four tactics that they employ are the oppressed group. Fundamentalists f gays and les- Fundamentalist Christians take a firm not at all inventive. We have seen the same believe that by instilling fear and hopeless- bians want to textualist approach in reading the Bible. strategy all the.way back with the Romans ness into many gays and lesbians we will Iachieve equal In other words, they take a simple and against the early Christians to modern somehow retreat back into the closet. rights under the law, narrow reading of every word in the Bible times with the Nazis against the Jews. Containment ranges from flying a plane we must understand as being the ultimate truth. They also First, a name or an identification is with the banner "Homosexuality is a Sin" • and examine who believe it is thetr obligation to God to be given to the oppressed population. The to kidnaping a trusting young gay man exactly it is that we messengers of this truth. For if they fail to fundamentalists always refer to gays and and tying him to a fence and beating him are fighting against. spread their strict and narrow interpreta- lesbians always as "homosexuals" because to death. The message is clear: Know your If we can learn the tion of the Bible to others, they will have they realize the word includes "sex." It is place! Hide and be ashamed! reasons and beliefs of failed in the eyes of God. This explains an effort to make the mainstream public Most of these tactics are much more those who oppose us, we will have a much their vigilance and radicalism. In their uncomfortable by focusing on what we do subtle. A homophobic joke between friends better chance of communicating to the rest view, if they were to choose not to protest in bed instead of who we are. Of course, in the locker room. The prancing gay char- of the world about the myths and inaccura- gays and lesbians, not only would gays and the term homosexual is quite complimen- acter in a television series or movie. Yet, it is cies of their perceptions of gays and lesbians. lesbians go to hell, but so would they for tary compared to being called a sodomite the compilation of these messages that fun- The majority of the population is failing to act as God's messenger. (which is still used by the most extreme damentalists hope and pray (literally) that rather complacent on issues affecting gays So can gays and lesbians change the fundamentalists). not only gays and lesbians will return to liv- and lesbians. Polls taken seem to indicate fundamentalists' beliefs? Probably not. It Second, the oppressed group is isolated ing a life of isolation in the closet but also that most people believe that a gay or les- is so intertwined with these individuals from the mainstream. Attempts are made change this shift toward acceptance by the bian person should not be discriminated that logic and reason escapes them. Never- to exaggerate and accentuate the differences complacent mainstream. in work or public accommodation, physi- theless, knowing where their passion between the oppressed group from the cally harmed by others and become crimi- comes from will hopefully encourage mainstream. Hence the perception that all nals for having sex. more gays and lesbians to come out of the gay men are either very effeminate or The fundamentalist Christians and closet and fight for equal justice. leather bound, while all lesbians are charac- right wing extremists are threatened by Look at it this way. We are fighting for terized as masculine, man-hating feminists. this shift in attitude toward gays and les- equal rights, some of which we will per- Third, the oppressed group is demo-

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Holiday Music Florentine Opera's premiere of The been dating models his new leather jock and Cheer at the by Waswo Picture of Dorian Gray. Don't forget strap. Designing Men has something for o you really want to trudge there is more to the Milwaukee Bal- everyone: gay, lesbian or transgendered. Miller Cabaret off to WalMart and fight big let than theNutcracker . The Stackner crowds under that ugly metal Cabaret is bringing back the fantabu- Skylight Opera Theater favorites Michelle Smith roof? Do you want to be one lous Carolynne Warren starting Jan. 8. and Ray Jivoff welcome the holiday season with more lemming stampeding Most anything at the Skylight The- D ater is worth the price of admission. light-hearted, seasonal music and cheer at the to Southridge the day after Thanksgiv- ing? Is wading through hordes of teen- And the Milwaukee Rep promises a Broadway Theater Center's Skylight Bar after the age mall-clones your idea of fun? hilarious production of Steve Martin's Friday and Saturday evening performances of The If not, listen up. There are plenty of off-Broadway hit Picasso at the Lapin Agile, beginning Jan. 13. King and I. Performances will run from Nov. 27 queer-owned and queer-friendly busi- nesses that will help with your holiday Obtaining tickets is as simple as a through Dec. 20. needs. Shopping at these places not only credit card and a phone call to the box As "A Coupla Holiday Ho-Ho's," Smith and supports the LGBT community, but is office. Could anything be easier or more sophisticated? Jivoff will perform show tunes, pop music and hol- actually a hell of a lot more fun than get- AIL ting your ass rammed with a shopping Romantic Hideaways iday favorites. Josh Schmidt will accompany on the cart at the local strip mall. piano. Miller Cabaret performances are staged in If you want to splurge on that spe- Conveniently located at 1200 South Yup, we're asking you to support our cial someone, consider a gift that will the Skylight Bar at 10:30 p.m. For more informa- advertisers. But more than that, we're First Street, just down the street from ensure more than the usual hugs and the 1100 Club. tion, call the Broadway Theater Center Box Office asking you to do yourself a favor. Using kisses. There's nothing like a country this holiday gift guide can save time, Keep `Ern Booked at (414) 291-7800. retreat to kindle romance. reduce stress, and generally make your The Chanticleer Guest House Whether you're shopping for that A Carolin' Carolynne holidays more merry. So don your gay near Sturgeon Bay offers suites with persnickety intellectual, or just want a apparel and let's get ready to shop! Or double whirlpools, fireplaces, and non-reading friend to have something Carolynne Warren fans should mark their cal- would you rather wait another 20min- breakfasts delivered to your. room. For pretty for the coffee table, bookstores utes watching some check-out clerk chew reservations phone Darrin or Bryon at are a great place to find gifts. Why make endars for an unexpected treat. The Skylight Opera gum? Hey, it's only her third mistake she's (920) 746-0334. Just a half hour north a bee-line to the mega-stores when there Theater is delighted to present Carolynne Warren's voiding from the cash re ister... of Madison, The Prairie Garden are so many great, small, bookshops? Christmas show on Monday, Dec. 14 at 8:30 p.m. in Fast And Easy B&B boasts that it is near the best skiing The Red Wheelbarrow, at 1213 the Cabot Theater of the Broadway Theater Center. Giving theater tickets is more than in the Midwest. Innkeepers Todd and E. Brady St., offers both new and used just easy shopping. It supports local per- Dennis promise fantastic breakfasts. books. There are sections for gay and Called eccentric, off-center, earthy, warm, Phone them at: (800) 380-8427. The lesbian fiction and non-fiction, as well rebellious, vulnerable, formance groups that often go out on a appealing, unpredictable, limb to present gay-themed work. Blacksmith Inn in Door County as feminism, erotica and African-Ameri- exciting, slightly dangerous on stage, and perhaps What's more, tickets fit easily into holi- offers whirlpools, fireplaces, and extra- can studies. In the words of owner Bar- the funniest singer-actress working in musicals ordinary views. Phone: (800) 769-8619. bara Lightner, The Red Wheelbarrow Not only are the winter rates for carries "the classics of literature, poetry, today, Warren's holiday show will include a beat- these getaways inexpensive, your widdle art and philosophy". It also carries such nik ode to Christmas, her special rendition of "The Am cuddle-bunny will remember your gift things as The Gay Kama Sutra. Book- ONE - Twelve Days of Christmas," an unusual sing-a-long forever and ever and ever. worms will appreciate used books as Lid le-Stop Queer much as new, so don't be afraid of torn and visits from the likes of Ethel Merman, Sonny Shopping day cards and covers or dog-eared pages! With books, envelops. No need to Milwaukee doesn't have a Gay-Mart, and Cher, and Charo. waste that precious especially, it's the thoughts that count! flamingo-covered but it does have Designing Men. This All seats are S20, and are available at the gift wrap. Afterwords Books and is a great place for all your homo needs. Espresso Bar, at 2710.N. Murray Broadway Theater Center Box Office or by calling Good bets for holiday ticket giving Cards, t-shirts, leather goods, rainbow are as follows: Avenue, continues with its fine selection (414) 291-7800. The Milwaukee flags, bumper stickers, swimwear, Chamber Theatre's of gay greeting cards, calendars, videos production of underwear, calendars, magazines, CD's Madame de Sade by Yukio and music. This is a good place to relax Mishima, and novelties. Imagine the fun you'll Theater X's production of Holiday have when that butch number you've Memories by Truman Capote, and The Continues on Page 20 in nature and stem from his childhood relationship with his older cousin, who was his guardian for several years. "Holiday Memories" A Christmas Memory, is adapted by Flora Coker, Wes Savik and John Starmer. Starmer and Coker will reprise art REVIEW their roles of Buddy and Miss Sook. John Schneider Combines an Old Classic adapted and directed "A Thanksgiving Visitor." Flora Coker will again play Sook with Jonathan Wainwright as Capote and Deborah Clifton and Marcie Hoffman as with A New Partner Capote's friends. The production stage manager is David Oldberg. The producing More Than Holiday Memories, director of Theater X is Scraping plays adapted from A Christmas Michael Ramach. Memory and A Thanksgiving Visitor by Truman Capote, Thursday evening are "pay what you can" with a $5 The Surface will open at Theatre X on Friday, December 4th and runs suggested donation, tickets available at the door only. through Dec. 20, 1998 in the Studio Theatre at the Tickets can be reserved for Thursday evenings, however hen a young artist dips along in his career at Broadway Theatre Center, 158 North Broadway. at $16. Senior citizen, student and group discounts are an astonishing speed you had better take Holiday Memories is a combination of two Truman available. For ticket information call the Broadway The- Capote holiday classics. Theatre X is pleased to be bring- Wnotice. Just a few short years ago Jason atre Center box office at (414) 291-7800. Rohlf was selling ing back A Christmas Memory, and will be pairing it with paintings at Silver Paper Gallery for what A Thanksgiving Visitor, another now seem like dirt cheap prices. But tags that undervalued heartwarming recollection of the paintings didn't fool intelligent connoisseurs. More Capote's childhood in rural than a few astute collectors snatched up Rohlf's Alabama. In A Thanksgiving Visi- work well tor, Capote reflects on one partic- before his move to the prestigious Michael H. Lord Gallery. ular Thanksgiving when he With the inevitable growth of digits behind the dollar learned the true meaning of the signs, Rohlf's paintings continue to sell. This home-grown phrase "it is in giving that one ultimately receives." Capote has maverick now maintains gallery representation in Chicago been delighting readers for and Atlanta, and is setting his sights on New York City. decades with his exquisite Much has been made of Jason's indebtedness to Eskimo imagery and keen storytelling skills. This show promises to be a masks and Native-American shamanism. Unquestionably, holiday favorite for families to Rohlf's mask-derived imagery resonates with viewers on a enjoy. level of archetype and myth. There is something about these Truman Capote, who was born in 1924 in New Orleans, paintings that captures an essence of primal fears, wonders, has been one of the most success- desires, and vulnerablities. The concepts here are instinctual; ful American novelists of the the language minimal. Raw meaning becomes all the more 20th century, both critically and commercially. His work which poignant with the loss of literary encumbrance. Hence, the has often been described as some- one-word titles: "Wink," "Gift," "Guide," "listen". times eerie, sometimes comic, As Haggerty Museum curator James Scarborough stat- often deals with issues of moral ed in The New Art Examiner, Jason's decay and decadence. Although paintings never primarily known as a novelist, "divert one's attention from the work's real content: the writing the popular and critically simple and direct experience of the joy of life as expressed acclaimed novels Breakfast At in the joy of painting." This "joy of painting" manifests Tiffany's, and In Cold Blood, Capote first gained success writ- itself in Rohlf's lush colorations, sumptuous brushwork and ing short stories for magazines. glistening varnishes. Indeed, these paintings are sweet Two of these stories include delectables to the sophisticated eye. Layer after layer of A Thanksgiving Story, and A Christmas Memory, both of fascination is added by scraping, gouging, dripping and which are based on his child- abrasion. There is only a partial attempt to conceal the hood. These stories are nostalgic John Stormer os Buddy and Flora Coker as Miss Stook in "Holiday Memories." Photo by Linda Kimpel. chronology of each painting's many obsessive reworks. One wants to get close, savoring process as revealed through texture. Our Town and a member to the PTTP faculty, recalled, Michael Lord "I first encountered the play in seventh grade, when I recently gave Jason a three-day exhibi- had to read the role of Emily aloud in English class. It tion to mark the artist's move to New York City. The was Act III, when she is finally giving up her life as she immense and appropriately named "Vast" greeted visitors has known it and is saying `goodbye' to those she loves. with an amalgam of Rohlf's familiar imagery. The I was moved to tears, right there in class! I was.so impressed by the power and emotion in Wilder's words. $10,000 price tag said quite a bit about just how far this It really sparked my interest in theatre." artist has come. But it is perhaps in the smaller and less "Ten years ago I had the chance to play Mrs. Gibbs expensive work that Rohlf is truly evolving. Six small in a summer stock production in Ohio," Adaire con- tinued. "The play had considerably different meaning abstracts graced one wall. Independent of figuration, for me then, and I'm enjoying discovering new insights Rohlf's painterly obsessions translated well to these into the play now as I approach it as a director." abstractions. Could this be a prelude to larger non-figura- Sara Wolverson and Robb Smith in "Our Town." "We chose to produce Our Town for several rea- sons," said PTTP Artistic Director James DePaul. "We tive work? strive to expose our students to a variety of performance There are those (myself among them) who would sore- styles and a diverse range of theatrical literature during ly miss the haunting evocations of Jason's mask-derived UWM's PTTP Opens their years of study at the PTTP," DePaul continued. "It also gives us a chance to provide a tribute to Thornton paintings. Yet here is an artist whose primary enthusiasm Wilder and recognize his Wisconsin roots during the seems to be the process of painting itself. It is no great leap Season With "Our Town" state's Sesquicentennial year. Finally, Our Town also appealed to us because as we approach the end of this for an artist in love with color, texture and abrasion to The Professional Theatre Training Program of the eschew subject matter in favor of the sole century — the millennium — we felt that it was appro- exploration of sur- School of the Arts at the University.of Wisconsin-Mil- priate to look back at how life was at the start of the cen- waukee, face and subsurface. The question is: Would traveling such a opens its 20th anniversary season with a spe- tury and at how though our world has changed drasti- cial gift to the community: The classic play Our Town. cally over the years, fundamental values and attitudes path risk losing an old audience in favor of gaining a new Written by Wisconsin native Thornton Wilder, this one? Or can this artist straddle the great divide between fig- about life have remained the same," DePaul concluded. production has been designated an official Wisconsin "It also is an ideal play to see during the holiday sea- uration and abstraction without losing his balance? Sesquicentennial event. Performances will be held Dec. son," Adaire said, "because it really is a celebration of Whatever the 3-19 in the School of the Arts Theatre, 2400 E. Ken- life. We encourage people who have seen it before to case, Michael Lord is set to debut Jason wood Boulevard on the UWM campus. Rohlf in New York City. In the gallery of lord's upper east return with us to Grover's Corner and, if they have fam- Almost everyone has read or known the story of ilies, to bring their children along to introduce them to Side apartment, Rohlf will be paraded before a small Our Town, one of the most beloved of all American this wonderful play." coterie of New York collectors and dealers. I'm confident plays and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1938. Set in Tickets for all performances are on sale now at the the small town of Grover's Corners, at the turn of the Jason will have no need to say a thing. Whichever aesthet- School of the Arts Box Office, open Tuesday through century, the story centers on the lives of the Webb and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by calling (414) ic road Roll chooses to follow, the integrity of his work Gibbs families. While the action takes place in a quieter 229-4308. Weeknight ticket prices are $16 for the gen- will speak for itself. locale and time than "our town" of today, audiences eral public and $9 for students, and on weekends they watching the characters in their day-to-day routines are $18 for the public and $11 for students. —W0SWO will find themselves reflecting on the truths that matter most in their own lives, and celebrating the people and The paintings of Jason Rohl continue to be handled by Michael H. 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• . an episode of NYPD Blue, ulous, most stunning headware. Paris Barclay has had a long This story explores how these events are breathing "In The Life" Episode Set and exciting career. In this new life into the concept of AIDS fundraising, while segment, In the Life spends a some fundraisers continue to draw fire. Interviewed are day with Barclay both on Ronald S. Johnson, acting executive director of Gay In The Life, America's gay and lesbian newsmagazine the set of NYPD Blue and at Men's Health Crisis in New York, who talks about series, returns to national public television with six all- his home, to learn what GMHC's controversial Morning Party; Kevin Honeycutt, new stories for its December/January episode. The motivated him to turn from senior vice-president of Pallotta Teamworks, organizer of episode includes a lead story focusing on the rise of vio- being a substance abuser to AIDS Ride events across the country; and Steven Sanges- lence against gay men and lesbians in the wake of the becoming one of the most land, vice president of "Diving for Life." Matthew Shepard murder. successful, openly gay men This episode introduces a new series to In The Life. Gods And Monsters in network television. The For "Out Actors Speak Out" openly gay actors serve up Paris Barclay. day ends with Barclay at This story examines the life of public service information in one minute segments. Project Angel Food, where he works as a dedicated vol- openly gay maverick director James Appearing for this episode are Lea DeLaria (On the unteer helping people with HIV and AIDS. Whale — The Invisible Man, Town), Wilson Cruz (My So Called Life, Rent), Mitchell Frankenstein and Bride of Franken- Anderson (Party of Five), Everett Quinton (Mystery of Lesbian Healthcare stein — and the upcoming film Irma Vep), and Lisa Kron (The Five Lesbian Brothers). The medical establishment has historically been resis- Gods and Monsters about the last Hate Crimes tant to pursuing cancer research that pertains to the health days of Whale's life. In The Lift concerns of lesbians. However, the recently released study F interviews actor Ian Mckellen, In the aftermath of the brutal murder of Matthew "Differences in Risk Factors for Breast Cancer: Lesbians Ian McKellen & Brendan Fraser who plays Whale, director Bill Shepard, gay men and lesbians have reacted with grief, and Heterosexual Women" concluded that lesbians have a in Gods and Monsters. Condon, and Christopher -Bram, shock, and anger. In Washington, mourners gathered at higher rate of breast cancer risk factors. Moreover, a soon whose book Father of Frankenstein was the basis of Gods the Capitol to call for the immediate passage of hate to be published study will reveal that women can catch the and Monsters. crimes legislation and in New York City, 5,000 marchers human papyloma virus, a precursor to cervical cancer, clashed with police on Fifth Avenue. Gay Games Re-Play from sex with other women. This story will focus on the In The Life explores the rise in anti-gay hate crimes progress of research and clinical breakthroughs in health- August 1998 brought Gay Games V to Amsterdam' from the perspective of the media, the victims, gay rights care for lesbians. Interviewed are Dr. Suzanne Dibble and for the most heavily attended Games in history, drawing advocates, and hate crimes experts, and look at how Dr. Stephanie Roberts from Lyon-Martin Women's participants from 78 countries. 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Man's Country (Chicago): Half-Price Night. Rooms $10, Lockers $1. half-price - 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 through Dec. 10, 1998 Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Closed. OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): All coffee drinks - 52. Naplese Lounge (Green Bay, WI): Pull tabs from 3 to 7 p.m. (Drinks as Ray's Bar 8 Grill (Madison, WI): Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Free ACTIVITIES: Dish (Milwaukee): The new night spot for women! Rotating Events! low as 251) $6 Beer Bust from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Karooke from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Emerald's (Milwaukee): Men's Night! Call drinks $2. OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): Melrose Mondays. Free pizza 8 shot specials. Scooter's (Eau Claire, WI): Progressive Night! 9 p.m. through close. SI Thursday, November 26 mugs of beer. Price goes up 25( every half-hour to Jo'Dees International (Racine, WI): 54 Packer Beer Bust by MGD and Ray's Bar 8 Grill (Madison, WI): Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. 2-4-1. rail mixers, 50( GAMMA - Thanksgiving Dinner (Milwaukee): The group will meet at 3 Miller Lite, Packer touchdown shots, FREE hot dogs 8. snacks! (Open closing. Scooter's (Eau Claire, WI): $3 pitchers 9 p.m. to close. p.m. FMI 8 location, call (414) 358-2111 or (414) 264-9180. 1 hour before televised games. $4 up to the start of the 3rd quarter, South Water St. Docks (Milwaukee): 2-4-1 cocktails 3 to 7 p.m. then $6 all night. Packer bust participants: 25 cents per mug after the South Water St. Docks (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour! 3 to 7 p.m. Pull- Shake It Up! , Frontiers 8, High Tea 8 Talk - Combined Teddy Bear Station 2 (Milwaukee): Closed! Thanksgiving Day Pot Luck (Madison, WI): This potluck begins at 4:30 game) tabs 9 p.m. to close. Station 2 (Milwoukee):.Closed! The Ballgame (Milwaukee): $2.90 top-shelf, $1.80 roil drinks from 9 p.m. Bring Teddy Bears to give away. Your contribution will be given to Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Noon to 4 p.m. Bloody Marys 8, Screw The Ballgame (Milwaukee): Domestic beer 51.50, rail drinks $1.80. 9 p.m. to close. the kids at the Women's Shelter on Monroe Street. There is an open Drivers - 52 a mug. p.m. to close. invitation to any GLBTO orphans, waifs and strays. FMI 8 location call The Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close- Bartender's Special! M8M Club (Milwaukee): Join them on Packer Sundays for brunch. The Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Spe- (608) 241-2500. Brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. cial! The Office (Rockford, IL): Bud Products $1.50. Friday, November 27 Mama Roux (Milwaukee): 55 Beer Bust from 3 to 8 p.m. Bloody The Office (Rockford, IL): Miller products - $1.50. The Trading Company (Eau Claire, WI): 2 for $2. Domestic bottles and night. Cedar Creek Settlement - Holiday Fair (Cedarburg, WI): MAKE IT AND Marys ore S2 all night. Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4.1 drinks! $4 pitch- rail mixes all TAKE IT PROJECTS. Santa Fe Shop Holiday Cooking Demos 8. tastings. Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Levi/Leather Dance Bar. Bartender's ers of beer. Melrose Place Mondays. Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! Carolers, musical entertainment and more from 5 to 9 p.m. Some Specials from 8 p.m. to close items involve a small fee. FMI call (414) 377-8020 Woody's (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 9 p.m. Woody's (Milwaukee): Snack Night! Cocktail Hour - 4 to 9 p.m. Naplese Lounge (Green Bay, WI): S6 Beer Bust from 3 to 6 p.m. la's (Green Boy, WI): Free Pool 8, Darts. 56 Super Bust at Java's. Saturday, November 28 Wednesdays: OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): $1.50 Bloody Marys hosted by the Gay Voice. GAMMA FrontRunners - Run/Walk (Milwaukee): Meet at the water Tuesdays: Barracks - Levi/Leather (Madison, WI): Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m. Ray's Bar 8, Grill (Madison, WI): 55 Beer Bash! 6 to 10 p.m. tower ai the East End of North Avenue at 9 a.m. every Saturday in Barracks - Levi/Leather (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour on all drinks 2-4-1 on all drinks under $3.50 plus the Happy Hour Wheel. From 8 Shots of Cuervo or November for 45 minute run/walk. LAMM joins in on this one too. FMI South Water St. Docks (Milwaukee): Shirtless Sundays. Half-price tap up to $3.50 and under, plus Spin the Happy Hour Wheel to win beer p.m. to close pints of Lite 52. Rail drinks 50( off. call Brian at (414) 332-1527. 8. rail if your shirt is off. 9 p.m. to close. bash, free drinks, fish fry 8, more. Customer Appreciation Day. Free taps Doctors $1.50 of Lite from 8 to 9 p.m., plus all rail drinks 8 domestic bottles are only Boot Comp Saloon: (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. It's Tuesday, December 1 Station 2 (Milwaukee): Bloody Marys 52. Mimosas 52. Si. 9 p.m. taps of Lite, domestic bottles of beer 8 rail drinks are Leather Night! Prizes throughout the night. FrontRunners/FrontWalkers - Run/Walk (Madison, WI): This group The Ballgame (Milwaukee): Bloody Marys, Screw Drivers, Grey Hounds $1.25. Price goes up 25 cents every half hour until 11 p.m. From then Shawn's Treasure Chest for Great Prizes! meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. FMI call Tom at (608) 664-8863 $2.30. Tap beer 80( from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rail drinks $1.80 6 p.m. Cell Block (Chicago): Open to close taps of Lite, rails 8 domestic bottles are $2. Shots of Pucker Check your planner for more. $2 Lite/MGD longnecks. (M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or (608) 663-6463 (evenings). to closing. 8 Hot Sex are $1 from 8 p.m. to close. Dancing 8. DJ at 10 p.m. Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Free pool. Friday, December 4 The Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Spe- Boot Camp Saloon (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. cial! DJ Eddie. Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 11 a.m. to 8 Cedar Creek Settlement - Christmas Boutique (Cedarburg, WI): This Chicago Eagle (Chicago): leather/Levy Night. Well-drinks 8. draft beer p.m. on drinks $3.50 8 under. All other drinks are $1 off. From 8 p.m. boutique features the finest Midwest folk artists and craftsmen in a The Office (Rockford, IL): Game Show Mania every Sunday at 8:30 Si. Dress Code Enforced. Pit open. to close pints of Lite $2. Rail drinks 50( off. Shots of Cuervo or Doc- juried show. Runs through 12/6, from 5 to 9 p.m. There is a $3 admis- p.m. $1 Bloody Marys! Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison) 2-4.1 Happy Hour 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on tors $1.50. Karooke Night from 8 to 11 p.m. with free drink if you win sion. FMI call (414) 377-8020 Woody's (Milwaukee): Open 30 minutes prior to Packer games of 4 all drinks $3.50 and under. All other drinks are Si off. Customer Appre- and bar tab awarded to best singer of the night. DJ 8 dancing follow. MATC Multicultural Initiative Fund - Dance For Diversity - (Madison, WI) p.m. Beer Bust to 8 p.m. Free shots for Packer scores. ciation Day. Free taps of Lite from 8 to 9 p.m., plus all rail drinks 8. Club 219 (Milwaukee): 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cocktail Hour 1/2 Price The dance will be held at Howard Johnson's, 525 W. Johnson St. from Za's (Green Bay, WI): Dry Dance Night! (16 8, up in la's). Alcohol domestic bottles are only 51. 9 p.m. taps of Lite, domestic bottles of Drinks. Mole Strippers. No cover. 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are 520, S15 students. Cash bar and hors served to over 21 in Java's. beer 8, rail drinks are $1.25. Price goes up 25 cents every half hour d'oeuvres. FMI call MATC at (608) 246-6127. - until 11 p.m. From then to close taps of Lite, rails 8. domestic bottles Dish (Milwaukee): It's Point Night! There are pints of Point for St. 2- Mondays: 4-1 5:30 to 1:30 p.m. Historic Third Ward - An Old Fashioned Christmas in the Ward (Milwau- are $2. Shots of Pucker 8 Hot Sex are $1 from 8 p.m. to close. Danc- kee): The two-day festivities begin at 5 p.m. in Catalano Square, with Boot Camp Saloon (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. ing 8, D1 at 10 p.m. Emeralds (Milwaukee): Lady's Night! Call drinks S2. a Tree Lighting 8. Concert, followed by fireworks at 7 p.m. There will Club 5/Planet 0/The Barracks (Madison, WI) 2-4-1 Happy Hour on all Club 219 (Milwaukee): Open at 5 p.m. Fluid (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. be strolling musicians, cordage rides, barbershop quartets, Santa, a drinks up to $3.50 and under. Drinks over $3.50 ore $1 off from 4 Dish (Milwaukee): Closed silent auction at the Milwaukee Ale House on 12/5 and special sales. p.m. to close. Shots of Hot Sex $1 from 8 p.m. to close. DI 8. Danc- lo'Dees International (Racine, WI): Free Pool 8. S6 Super Bust! MGD FMI call (414) 273-1173. ing begin ot 10 p.m. Emeralds (Milwaukee): 55 Beer Bust- 8 to midnight! and Miller Lite! Club 219 (Milwaukee): Closed. Fluid (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Hump Day! Everything's a buck. Open BAR SPECIALS: to close. Dish (Milwaukee): The new night-spot for women! Happy Hour 2-4-1, Jo'Dees International (Racine, WI): $6 SUPER BUST! MGD and Miller The Kloset (Beloit, WI): Happy Hour Drink Specials 4 through 7 p.m. Sundays: 5 to 7 p.m. Pool 8. Dart Leagues sign up now. Lite. 55 Beer Bosh! DJ spinning the hits starting at 9 p.m. Boot Camp Saloon (Milwaukee): Sunday afternoon bottle beer special Emeralds (Milwaukee): Margarita Mondays! S2 - 8 p.m. to midnight. Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Mexican Night! 4 p.m. to ? Tacos Si 7 M8M Club (Milwaukee): Double Bubble with complimentary Hors from 3 to 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 2-4-1 Tequila 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Corona $1.75. • Fluid (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. D'oeuvres 5 to 7 p.m. The Kloset (Beloit, WI): Happy Hour Drink Specials 4 through 7 p.m. Cell Block (Chicago): Beer Busts hosted each week by various groups. Jo'Dees International (Racine, WI): $6 Super Bust! by MGD and Miller $1 shots (Liqueur or Schnapps) and 75( taps. Storting at 8 p.m. Mama Roux (Milwaukee):2/4/1 drinks from 3 p.m. until closing. Grill Check your monthly planner. 54.25 pitchers all night. Holding Cell Lite , all the MGD or Miller Lite you can drink - ALL NITE! ($4 Packer Karaoke with Pam! hours are 4 to 10 p.m. opens at 6 p.m. Dominic DJ. Bust for televised Monday night Packer's games. Open 1 hour before Man's Country (Chicago): 7-5-7. Special: Rooms and Lockers $7 for 5 Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Pizza Night! televised games). KM Club (Milwaukee): M8M Club (Milwaukee): Double Bubble with complimentary Hors D'oeuvres 5 to 7 p.m. hours. Club 5/Planet 0/The Barracks (Madison, WI) Open 1/2 hour before Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): 4 to 6 p.m. Pull tabs! Mama Roux (Milwaukee): Taco Tuesday! 2/4/1 drinks 5 to 7 p.m. Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Open 8 p.m. Levi/Leather. Miller Packer games! 55 Miller Lite Beer Bash in Club 5 8 the Barracks from The Kloset (Beloit, WI): Happy Hour Drink Specials 4 through 7 p.m. Grill open from 4 to 10 p.m. Time! $1 taps, $1.25 bottles of Miller brands. DJ Eddie. 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday Drag shows or Karaoke in Club 5/Planet 0 at 10 After 7 p.m. It's Guy's Night Out! $1.75 well drinks, $2.25 call drinks, p.m. with DJ 8 dancing to follow. $1 Special Ex, and 50( Pabst on tap. Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Levi/Leather. Open 8 p.m. Free pool. Naplese Lounge (Green Bay, WI):Rail drinks $1.50, Soda 8. juice ore $4 pitchers of domestic beer. 501 from 3 to 7 p.m. S6 Beer Bust from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Club 219 (Milwaukee): Tea Dance 5 -.m. to 8 p.m. 1/2 price bar/rail, M8M Club (Milwaukee): Double Bubble with complimentary Hors SI tap Miller products, plus the 219 Gids. Showtime is at 11:30 p.m. D'oeuvres 5 to 7 p.m. Naplese Lounge (Green Bay, WI): Shake a Drink! Aces free and sixes OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): Karaoke! $1.50 MGD and Michelob Goldens.

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Not only are they LaCage title. barrels are called space cows) You're proba- annoying, do they really help control high- Club 219 bly thinking, who cares, nobody wants to way traffic? OK, maybe slightly, but now we threw a new own- read about road construction! have more traffic problems on the streets ership Grand I'll tell you why. As I was looking at connected to the on ramps. By the way, how Opening Party A my paycheck, I kept looking at the gross much did we pay for those anyway? that turned out to Some of the gang down at Woody's! Photo by Jamie @ Woody's. versus the net. I kept thinking about how noticed they are replacing the be a blast. Chuck I've also Hey, if you're looking for a place with much I have to work to pay for ridiculous the city expressway system. and the staff has done an incredible job light poles on great cocktail music, Fluid continues to wasteful programs in every corner of the broken? Didn't theylight up the giving the club a fresh new look. The Were they draw a busy crowd. It's so packed in there government. I know there are much larg- Hell, I haven't noticed a dif- lower bar is also now open, so you can go road enough? on Friday nights they could turn off the er money pits than the Highway Depart- efficient? OK, no problem, to 219 to shoot some pool. ference. More heat and still be the hottest place in town. ment, and the Public Works Department, bulbs! Somebody tell me In Between celebrated their third just replace the I hope you've been reading Eating but this is the one I see every day. money! Isn't anniversary! As you know, Curt won't why they are wasting our Out, written by Julia from Dish. If For instance, when I bought this brain that can throw a party unless it's a good one. Free there someone that has a you're lookin' for a great place to eat, house two years ago, Herman Street had smart decisions about what needs to cocktails and of course, plenty of free eats. make check out her column, she's always right just been re-done. You know, brand-new what doesn't? And if it Congratulations to Curt and the staff for be repaired and on the mark! concrete and new curbs. I was thinkin' it smart? And three years of a great place to party and a needs to be repaired, repair The Grand Opening of the LGTB cool; the street should be in good shape Am I done bitching for great place to catch the Packers game. another thing. Community Center was a hit. It had to for many years. just for now. As long as we're talking about the now? Ok, I'm done, but have been the busiest place in town that Then it happened. I saw those guys there is a new Packers, I stopped over at The Ball Moving right along, night. Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist out on the street with cans of spray paint, Wisconsin USofA to tell Game for the last Packers game (they got Miss Gay and County Executive Tom Ament were making marks all over the place. Shortly Pageant was put on by creamed). I felt like I was at home on a you about! The on hand, showing support for our new after the "Temporary No Parking" signs were nine con- Sunday afternoon. The place was filled Za's, in Green Bay. There Community Center. Hats off to everyone went up there was a guy with one of those testants, who put their all, into bringing with the aroma of home cookin:. The chili that helped make this dream a reality! big concrete saws, cutting up a brand-new new title. Every- was the best! The cook? None other than home a new tiara and a That's about it for now. Chloe' won't street. I asked the person what was up and job but in the end it Rick himself. one did a fantastic leave me alone so I'm gonna wrap it up he said, "gotta put a new sewer line in." was Kelli Jo Klein who will reign as Miss Melrose Mondays and South before she jumps on the keyboard and A new sewer line? I'm thinkin' hmm, USofA! My thanks to Park Wednesdays at Triangle are Gay Wisconsin keystrokes this whole column into obliv- 50-year-old sewer line. Yup, probably for covering the event for still the place to be for those two must see Tony Brown ion. Until next issue, don't eat too much needs to be replaced. WHY DIDN'T finally have a back- shows. Are there plans for a continuation me. I'm happy to say I Thanksgiving turkey, and as always, slow- THEY THINK OF THAT 18 of Melrose right into Ally McBeal? up photographer! er traffic keep right.

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The Ballgame (Milwaukee): Tap beer Special Export 80( a glass.. 9 South Water St. Docks (Milwaukee): 2-4-1 cocktails 3 to 8 p.m. 75( The Office (Rockford, IL): Best Dance Party! DJ Cris. 1661 N. Water St., Suite 411 p.m. to closing. taps from 9 p.m. to close. The Trading Company (Eau Claire, WI): All chilled shots $1.50 - 9 to Milwaukee, WI 53202 The Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Special! Station 2 (Milwaukee): Beer, wine & rail 2.4.1 all night! 11 p.m. 414.278.1840 voice The Office (Rockford, b): $2.50 pitchers/5O( drafts. The Ballgame (Milwaukee): $1.80 rail drinks 9 p.m. to close. Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2.4.1 drinks! 414.278.5868 fax Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! South The Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Special! Woody's (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 9 p.m. [email protected] Park Wednesdays. $5 All-U-Can-Drink Superhust (beer, wine & soda). The Office (Rockford, IL): Beer SI Well drinks $1.50. Saturdays: Woody's (Milwaukee): Dart Night Cocktail Hour - 4 to 9 p.m. The Trading Company (Eau Claire, WI): Super Bust! 9 p.m. to close. $8 Barracks - Levi/Leather (Madison, WI): Levi/Leather/Uniform Night! Za's (Green Bay, WI): 56 Super Bust. Sean spins requests. rail, $10 call mixers, $12 top-shelf mixers. LoCage - HIV Testing (Milwaukee): The BESTD Traveling HIV Clinic will 50( off every drink for proper LA/Uniform attire. 2.4.1 Happy Hour be there from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. FMI call (414) 212-2144. Thursdays: Triangle (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 9 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks! $6 All- on all drinks $350 and under. $1 off all drinks over $3.50, plus spin U-Can Drink Rail Bust! Barracks - Levi/Leather (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour plus the the Happy Hour Wheel from 4 to 8 p.m. COMMUNITY MEETINGS Happy Hour wheel from 4 to 8 p.m. After 8 p.m. All whiskey drinks Woody's (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 9 p.m. Specialty Beer Night Cell Block (Chicago, IL): Open at 2 p.m. Saturday Night Riot 'til 3 a.m. (roil, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels etc) are 50( off. Pitchers of Lite $4 for (Sam Adams, Corona, Becks, Rolling Rock & More). $1.50 a bottle Holding Cell opens at 10 p.m. Freddie Bane DJ. E EVENTS: from 8 p.m. to close. small & $5 for large. Shots of Doctor $2. Boot Camp Saloon (Milwau- Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Drawings for Eagle Leather all night. Pit open. kee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. Zo's (Green Bay, WI): $6 Super Bust. DJ Mark spins. Thursday, November 26 Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour on all drinks $3.50 Diversity G/L Resource Center (Rockford, IL): Located at 610 E State St. Chicago Eagle (Chicago): Pain & Pleasure in the Pit. $1.50 longnecks. Fridays: and under. $1 off all other drinks from 4 to 8 p.m. flub 219 (Mil- Pit open. Open from 4 to 9 p.m. Teen Drop-in Hours. FMI call (815) 964-2639. Barracks - Levi/leather (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour on all drinks waukee): 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tea Dance. Free Eats! Gay M - Open Meetings (Appleton & Green Bay, WI): There are five Club 5/Planet O (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour on all drinks $3.50 $3.50 and under. $1 off all other drinks. From 4 to 8 p.m. plus the Dish (Milwaukee): The new night spot for women! Join DJ Amber for open meetings for the gay and lesbian community each week in Apple- & under. $1 off all other drinks from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. All whiskey Happy Hour wheel. dancin' & romance'. drinks (rail, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels etc) are 50( off. Pitchers of Lite $4 ton and Green Bay. FMI & Locations call (920) 336-2868 or (920) for small & $5 for large. Shots of Doctor $2. DJ & dancing at 10 p.m. Boot Camp Saloon (Milwaukee): Cocktail Hour - 4 to 8 p.m. Jo'Dees International (Racine, WI): Vanilla & Original Doctor's, Cherry 954-9169. Cheesecake, Cherry LifeSaver's and Viagra shots - $2.50. $1.25 Tap Cell Block (Chicago): Fetish Night! Check your Monthly Planner. $100 Gay AA/Goy Al-anon - 12-Step Meetings (Kenosha): These recovery Club 219 (Milwaukee): 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cocktail Hour 1/2 Price Drinks. MGD & Miller Lite, $1.75 Pints of leinie's Red, $2.50 Pints of Hack- drawings. Holding (ell opens at 10 p.m. groups meet every Thursday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5810 Alternate Thursdays: Talent Night or Academy Awards Night. No cover. er-Pschorr Weisse. Chicago Eagle (Chicago):Club Night. Chicago's Leather and S&M Clubs 8th Ave, at 7:30 p.m. FMI call Bill or Art at (414) 694-0115 Dish (Milwaukee): 2-4-1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Groove with Amy! Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Short beers 2 for $1.50. Amy entertains! welcome. Pit open. Gay/Lesbian AA Closed Meeting (Madison, WI): Meets weekly at 8 Mama Roux (Milwaukee): Bar opens at 3 p.m. Eady Bird Specials 3 to p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 1609 University Ave. FMI call Emeralds (Milwaukee): Tea Thursday! ke Tea $2.50. Club 5/Planet 0 (Madison, WI): 2-4-1 Happy Hour on all drinks $3.50 and under. All other drinks are $1 off from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. DJ & 6 p.m. Grill hours from 4 to 10 p.m. (608) 222-8989. South Madison Health & Family Ctr. (Madison, WI): Fluid (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - S to 8 p.m. dancing at 10 p.m. Mon's Country (Chicago): Male Strippers and Porn Stars. Show at Mid- Free, anonymous walk-in HIV testing from 5 to 1:45 p.m. Located ot 2202 South Park St. FMI call (608) 261-9210. Jo'Dees International (Racine, WI): $6 SUPER BUST! MGD and Miller Club 219 (Milwaukee): 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cocktail Hour 1/2 Price night. Free Continental Breakfast Sunday Morning. lite. Cherry LifeSaver's and Viagra Shots - $ 2.50 Drinks. Male Strippers. Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Open 8 p.m. Levi/Leather. Bartender's South Madison Health & Family Ctr. (Madison, WI): Free, anonymous walk-in HIV testing from 5 to 7:45 p.m. Located at 2202 South Park Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Stammers! SI - 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dish (Milwaukee): The new night spot for women! Happy Hour 2-4-1 Special from 8 p.m. to close. The Shaft Bar opens ot 10 p.m. Dress St. FMI call (608) 261-9270. Kirby's Klub (Madison, WI): Every Thursday Night is 20's Night! Party S to 7 p.m. Join DJ Amber for dancin' & romancin'. Code enforced. Third Thursdays - HIV SeH-Help Group (Baraboo, WI): This group spon- to the hottest rock all night. $1 roil, $1 shots, 50( taps. Listen to our Emeralds (Milwaukee): Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bonge. No OH ZONE (Rockford, IL): $1.50 shot specials. DJ/Dancing. sored by persons living with HIV, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital & the new DJs Todd & Shawn. cover before 9 p.m. Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison, WI): DJ Tyrone. Buy your first drink & get AIDS Network meets every 3rd Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. in Baraboo. The Kloset (Beloit, WI): Happy Hour Drink Specials 4 through 1 p.m. your second one FREE at the Back Bar only! Fluid (Milwaukee): Happy Hour - 5 to 8 p.m. Refreshments ore served & transportation assistance is available. FMI After 7 p.m. It's Ladies Night Out! $3 pitchers, $1.50 bottled beer and Jo'Dees International (Racine, WI): Bring on the Bears and Bikers! Scooter's (Eau Claire, WI): All chilled shots only 51.50 • 9 to 11 p.m. & location call (608) 643-7241 or (608) 643- 7583. 15( raps. dancing starting at 11 p.m. $1.25 Tap MGD & Miller Lite, $1.75 Pints of Leinie's Red, $2.50 Pints DJ & Triangle Coalition - LGB Support Group (Rockford, IL): Meet to establish M&M Club Double Bubble with complimentary Hors (Milwaukee): of Hacker-Pschorr Weisse. $2.50 Vanilla & Original Doctor's, Cherry Station 2 (Milwaukee): Hot Sex $1. and explore friendships & relationships. Discuss a variety of topics every D'oeuvres 5 to 7 p.m. Cheesecake, Cherry LifeSaver's and Viagra shots. The Ball Game (Milwaukee): Bloody Marys, Screw Drivers, Grey Thursday at 8 p.m. FMI call (319) 583-1834. Mama Roux (Milwaukee): 2/4/1 drinks S to 7 p.m. Special appetiz- Kathy's Nut Hut (Milwaukee): Pull tabs! 5 to 7 p.m. Hounds $2.30. Tap beer 80( from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Women's Consciousness Raising Group (Madison, WI): Meets weekly ers by Stan. The Kloset (Beloit, WI): Happy Hour Drink Specials 4 through 7 p.m. Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): 8 p.m. to close - Bartender's Special! at 5:30 p.m. at 122 State St. Suite 403. FMI call (608) 250-6775. Man's Country (Chicago): Half-Price Night. Rooms $10, Lockers $7. DJ spinning the hits starting at 8 p.m. $1.50 bottles and $1 shots The Office (Rockford, IL): Rockford's Best Dance Party! DJ's Jerry & UU Church - Lesbian Support/Discussion Group (Rockford, IL): The Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Open 8 p.m. Levi/Leather. Tex-Mex (liquor and Schnapps). Jess One! group meets weekly from 7 to 8 p.m. at 4848 Turner Rd. FMI call (815) 636-7298. M&M Club (Milwaukee): All you con eat Fish Fry and other great specials. Woody's (Milwaukee): Badger Game Day. Free shots for Badger scores. Mama Roux (Milwaukee): Fish Fry 4 to 10 p.m. Open menu specials. Friday, November 27 Milwaukee Eagle (Milwaukee): Open 8 p.m. Levi/Leather. 2-4-1 BAR EVENTS: G/l/B/T Youth Group - Meeting (Kenosha): This group meets the first mixed drinks from 8 to 10 p.m. The Shaft Bar opens at 10 p.m. Dress & third Fridays of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. at the ARCW Offices, Code enforced. Thursday, November 26 1212 57th St. FMI call 800-924-6601. ZONE (Rockford, II): $1.50 shot specials & import beer specials. The Ball Game - H.I.T. Party (Milwaukee): There will be drink specials High Tea & Talk - Senior Men's Group (Madison, WI): High Tea & Talk DJ/Dancing. & Hors d'oeuvres through Sunday, 11/29. is an organization-free (no long associated with SAGE/Dane) opportu- nity for senior men and their friends who enjoy the company of other Ray's Bar & Grill (Madison, WI): Fish Fry $6.95 for all you can eat! flub 219 - H.I.T. Welcome Show Cornivale (Milwaukee): The show men to gather on Friday afternoons. The group meets at Monty's Blue Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Butch Nite at the Back Bar only! 50( begins promptly ot 10:30 p.m. with performers such as Karen Valen- off Plate Diner, 2089 Atwood Ave, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and is wheel chair all drinks for those in leather. tine, Candi Sty and others. Members of the H.I.T. Board & guests Steve Franz & Friends from Chicago will also entertain out of town visitors. accessible. Scooter's (Eau Claire, WI): $1 domestic bottles 9 p.m. to close. Gruesome Twosome. Photo by Jamie @ Ballgame. FMI call the H.I.T. Hotline at (414) 332.1414. LGB Campus Center -Speak French (Madison, WI): There's a fabulous Jo'Dee's International - Thanksgiving Day Feast (Racine, WI): From 7 French Table. Bring your lunch. All levels of French speakers welcome. p.m. to closing, come and share roast turkey, dressing, mashed pota- Located at 406 W. Gilman St. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FMI call toes and gravy, veggies, rolls and dessert • all home made, all FREE. (608) 265-3344. There will be cheap beer, cheap drinks, & lots of specials. MGLO & MGLPO - Red Light Night (Marshfield, WI): Come every Friday Thursday, December 3 night from 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to Marshfield's #1 spot to meet local LGBT people. Videos and Dancing. Carry-in Alcohol accepted. 130 4;

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Charles Allis Art Museum - Classic Movies (Milwaukee): A screening of LETTER FROM AN UNKNOWN WOMAN starring Joan Fontaine 8 Richard with HIV/AIDS to socialize and find support. FMI call (218) 722.8585. HIV/AIDS Support Group - (Green Bay, WI): Free, confidential and Hayden will be screened at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are S3. Members and Madison Transgender Group - Support Group (Madison, WI): A support open to any person living with or affected by HIV/AIDS on the 1st and kids S 1 . FMI call (414) 278-8295. and advocacy group for Transsexuals (M-T-F and F-T-M), Cross Dressers 3rd Wednesday of the month. The meetings take place at Renaissance and their Friends, Families and Significant Others. Meeting at 1:30 Healing Arts Ctr., 311 S. Jefferson from 7:30 to 9 p.m. FMI call (920) UWM Fine Arts Gallery Video (Milwaukee): Chicago artist Jo Hormuth p.m. at OutReach, 14 West Mifflin Street. FMI (608) 255-4927. 437-4325 or Sylvia at 1-800-675-9400. presents a One-Hour Video of a series on interviews with people about their (physical) scars. Gallery Video is located at 3253 N. Downer Ave. SAGE-Milwaukee Men's Discussion Group (Milwaukee): This group for LGB Campus Center Queer Chicks Social Group (Madison, WI): This the exhibit will be up through 12/31/98. FMI call (414) 229-5070. gay seniors meets at Lake Pork Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Stowell Ave. social group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 219 N. Hamilton St. in the SAGE Room at 6 p.m. Tonight's topic: Continuation of an open FMI call (608) 265-3344. E GALLERIES discussion of a documentary called THE QUESTION OF EQUALITY. FMI MUSEUMS • Madison Vet Center - GLB Veterans Meeting (Madison, WI): The group call (414) 271-0378. meets every Wednesday at 147 S Butler at 5 p.m. FMI call (608) Friday, December 4 Saturday, November 28 262.7084 or (608) 264-5342. Milwaukee Art Museum - First Fridays Music (Milwaukee): Jazz/R8B quar- Curies of the Week. Photo by Jamie @ Community Center AIDS Network - HIV/AIDS Support Group (Madison, WI): This group Thursday, December 3 tet CHAMELEON will bring its deft artistry to MAM from 5:30 to 8 p.m. general admission, $5 meets from 10 a.m. to noon at UW Hospital, 600 Highland Ave. in MSOE Student Center - HIV Testing (Milwaukee): The BESTD Traveling HIV Open bar and appetizers by Boobie's' Place. S7 Parks exhibit. FMI call (414) 224.3841. K6/Rm. 280, 2nd floor. FMI call (608) 252-6540 or 1-800486-6276. Clink will be there from 11 o.m. until 1 p.m. FMI call (414) 272-2144. MAM members. Tour the Gordon UWM Fine Arts Gallery One (Milwaukee): VIDEO INSTALLATIONS by G/L/B AA - Open Meeting (Madison, WI): This meeting takes place St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry - Lecture/Discussion Series (Milwau- - sculptures by Sally Elesby. Photographs by every Saturday at 6 p.m. at The United, 14 W. Mifflin, Suite 103. 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