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and sentence, however, because of over- employment matters. whelming evidence that Burdine's defense All 28 Republican Senators voted to nullify National lawyer slept through much of the trial. the Governor's action. All of the 21 Hittner determined that another judge's Democrats present voted against repeal. NEWS 1995 inquiry into allegations that attorney Joe Republican leaders in the House say they will Cannon, .who died in 1998, would sleep soon follow suit. March 15 - 21, 2000 Gay Man Remains through parts of trials was proof that Burdine The legislation's backers claim they are not had not gotten adequate legal representation. anti-Gay. They contend the Governor over- on Death Row A jury foreman, two other jurors and a stepped his bounds by issuing an order that By Gip Plaster court clerk all testified in that investigation went beyond what is contained in state law Contents Texas, TX -An appeals court overturned a that they had seen Cannon sleeping during a Its opponents challenge that notion. "A release order, and gay death row inmate trial. vote-for this bill is a vote for hatred and big- State News 4 Calvin Burdine will stay on Texas death row Hittner gave the state 120 days to retry otry," said Senate Minority Leader Michael Mazel Toy 5 until the same appeals court can decide Burdine or set him free.That deadline passed Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs. "I think it's clearly Jan. 27. The state did not initiate a new trial, a case of gotcha' politics," said Round 2000 6 & 9 whether he should be retried for killing his lover. but instead filed an appeal with the 5th Sen. Steve Hansen, D-Sioux City."This is an Gay Visitors Center 9 Burdine's legal battles have previously Circuit Court of Appeals. election year, and you're going to have some Community 10 included such irregularities as missed dead- The lawyers who filed the appeal did not litmus-test issues." Gotcha 11 line by the state, a prosecutor's gay slur and a ask Hittner to suspend his order while the Gay activists say that if the Governor's appeal was pending, however. authority is the issue and anti-Gay bigotry is Spotlight on Womyn's Music. . . 12 sleeping defense lawyer who called gays "fag- gots,""fairies" and "queers." Because of that mistake, the original 120 not playing a role in the Senate's action, then Cinema & Concert Reviews . . . 13 The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New days expired without the state taking either the Legislature should pass a bill that mirrors Dance Reviews 14 Orleans threw out an order requiring that of the actions the judge specified, so the judge the Governor's order. NEVV! Drag It Out of Me 15 Burdine be released because the state missed asked the state's lawyers to explain why they For his part Vilsack said that the whole should not be held in contempt of court. issue is "an exercise in futility." He added, "I Fashionable Notes 16 a deadline for retrying him.The release order had been issued by Judge David Hittner, the "When we defense lawyers make a proce- think there is more substantive work that Out in Cyberspace 17 same judge who ruled last September that dural mistake of any sort, the consequence is needs to be done than this, but I'm not calling Gay Agenda 19 Burdine's original trial was unfair because his that our client gets executed," McGlasson the shots in terms of what they debate" The Barguide & Last Minute 21 lawyer slept through much of it. said. "What's sauce for the goose is sauce for Governor also promised to veto the bill when the gander." it reaches his desk. Horoscopes & Comics 22 A three-judge panel of the appeals court issued a terse two-page ruling saying Burdine, Oral arguments in the pending appeal Meanwhile Davenport became the fourth Marketplace 23 who has been on death row for almost 17 could be heard in late spring. If Burdine is not Iowa city to pass a civil rights ordinance years for the 1983 murder of housemate W.T. granted a new trial, McGlasson said he has granting protection to Gays and Lesbians. The Wise, should remain in prison pending other issues to pursue in the courts. City council approved the new law by a vote review of Hittner's finding that the original Defense attorney Cannon, while being of 7 to 3. Opponents formed a new group, trail was unfair. Burdine's current attorney cross-examined on the witness stand about Citizens for Equal Rights Not Special Rights Robert McGlasson said his client had hoped whether he slept through portions of the and vowed to put the issue before the voters PUBLISHER: to be released and get to hug his mother. He original trial, referred to the people who in November's election. Greg Quindel said Burdine has seen-many ups and downs in patronize gay bars as "faggots," "fairies," and ([email protected]) "queers?" McGlasson said that shows a con- Will He Or Won't He? EDITOR: his years on death row including eminent Washington, D.C. - likely Republican execution dates and being put through a flict of interest because Cannon was biased Nadine A. Walther against gays. Presidential nominee Texas Governor George ([email protected]) mock execution so he would know what to "I sensed no moral or other concerns by Bush says that he is willing to meet with Gay expect. Republicans after all. Bush drew fire last "He's certainly been on a roller coaster," him regarding the use of those terms," Staff McGlasson said. He said he also has evidence November when he publicly declined an invi- ASsociate Editor: Ron Geiman ([email protected]) McGlasson said. Hittner ordered on Mar. 1 tation to meet with the National federation of that Burdine be freed, but he also said the that Cannon allowed homophobic jurors on Production Manager/Art Director the panel. In addition, - when prosecutor Log Cabin Republican clubs. Tom (TM Herrmann ([email protected]) state can still retry the man if the pending Morris said prison was not enough punish- During a November appearance on Meet Director of Sales/Marketing Diane M. Gregory appeal upholds Hittner's fall ruling that the ment for a gay man, Cannon did not object, the Press, the Governor said he would not Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jerry Johnson original trial is invalid because of inadequate according to McGlasson. meet with the Gay Republicans. "I don't Sports Editor: Bob Melig defense. "There are lots of other issues in the case believe in pitting one group against another," Internet Project Manger: Bill Meunier The appeals court, however, ruled that that have not been ruled on," he said. said Bush in response to a question about Photographer: Cynthia Lorenz Burdine must stay on death row while the meeting with the group. Bush's main oppo- NE Wisconsin Bureau Chief: sleeping lawyer appeal is pending. Military Harassment Up nent for the GOP nod, Senator John McCain Mike Fitzpatrick Long before that state's recent mistakes in (R-AZ) did meet Log Cabin leaders and told ColumniStS & Reporters: Bill Meunier, Dr. Terry the trial, gay rights and anti-death penalty Says Report them that like Bush he disagrees with every- Boughner, Margaret Flood, Virginia Harrison, John Jahn, A report issued by advocates, including the American Civil Washington, D.C. - thing on their agenda. Jim McFarland, Justin Lockridge, Dave Runyon, Dusty Legal Defense Network, liberties Union, were calling Burdine's 1984 the Servicemembers During the bitterly fought South Carolina Sass, Ruthie, Charles Grosz, Gina King, Nicki Schlaishunt anti-Gay harassment in the trial a "travesty of justice" SLDN says that primary campaign, flyers accusing McCain of Contibuting Writers: Tim Nasson, Gip Plaster, Kirk than doubled in The ACLU filed a friend of the court brief American military has more being "a Fag candidate" circulated throughout Read, Billy Masters says that there were 968 while the trial was at district court level the last year. SLDN the state. Some Log Cabin members say they Opinions expressed by writers in Wisconsin Light are not necessarily those of a comment by the state prosecu- incidents of anti-Gay activity including the of the publishers, editor or our advertisers. My reference to any individual because want to find out if the Bush camp was respon- should not be construed as an indication of the same's Barry Winchell. or organization tor that a gay man would not be punished by murder of PFC sible for the literature. sexual or affection orientation or preference. All copy, text design, photos A Pentagon spokesman disputed the and illustrations in advertisements are published with the understanding that a prison sentence. For his part, Bush says his agreement to the advertiser is fully authorized and has secured proper written consent for report but admitted that the military does not the use of names, pictures, or testimonials of any living person, and "Sending a homosexual to the penitentiary meet with group is not a shift in his position. Wisconsin Light may lawfully publish and cause such publication to be keep statistics on reported anti-Gay harass- made; and the advertiser agrees by submitting ads to indemnify and save certainly isn't a very bad punishment for a He claimed that his views were not accurate- blameless the publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. ment. Service members who complain of Wisconsin Light does not accept any responsibility for any claims made by homosexual, and that's what (Cannon) is ask- ly portrayed by the media. He said the Log advertisers. The entire contents of Wisconsin Light's held under copyright prosecutor Ned Morris told the anti-Gay harassment routinely find them- and cannot be reproduced without the written permission of Wisconsin Light ing you to do," Cabin clubs support for McCain caused him LLC. Legal venue is Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Copyright- Wisconsin selves investigated for suspected homosexu- Light LLC. 2000 jury to decline meeting with them. The group did ality. Subsrnpfions: 26 Imes. first class - S49_95 • 3rd class - S29.95 Burdine's time on death row began after not endorse McCain, but some of its mem- . Advertising Representative The SLDN report also said that 665 service National he was convicted of the April '83 robbery and bers did organize a fund raiser for the Senator. RIVENDELL MARKETING COMPANY, INC. members were asked about their sexuality in 1212)242-6863 murder of Wise, a 50-year-old night supervi- The event netted $40,000. 1999. The represents a 30% increase over sor for a security service. I og Cabin spokesman, Kevin Ivers pointed 1998's figures. Wisconsin Light Testimony showed that the pair had a gay out that the fundraiser was held after Bush is published weekly by Wisconsin Light LLC relationship and had been living together for said he would not meet with Log Cabin 225 South 2nd Street 3 1/2 months before a dispute caused Pros and Cons in Iowa Milwaukee, WI 53204 Des Moines, IA - By a vote of 28 to 21 the Republicans. Ivers added that the group is Burdine to move out of their trailer. Burdine (414) 226-O075 State Senate sent the Iowa House a bill that happy that Bush is now saying he will talk FAX (414) 226-0096 told police that Wise wanted him to work as would void Governor Tom Vilsack's Executive with it. www.wilight.com a prostitute. order banning discrimination based on sexu- Hittner threw out Burdine's conviction ApAssociated Press al orientation and gender identity in state 4 Wright March 15 - 21, 2000 News &Politics www.wilight.com

ti It is NOT the same language as 1997 AB 104, which prohibited "marriages between people of the same sex". However, the intent MI NEWS is the same: a response to make sure that Action same-sex marriage is not recognized in Contacting Legislators Wisconsin, should another state decide to rec- Anti-same-sex Marri age We would recommend a phone call and/or an e-mail message to your legislators due to the short time left before this heating. ognize it. For general information on the legislature, including "Who Are My Legislators", and their direct telephone numbers: Bill to Get Hearing We mentioned the possibility of such bills http://www.legis.state.wi.us/ Madison, WI - Wisconsin had a as a response to the successes for LGBT fami- If you send Action Wisconsin your residence address, we can determine this information for you as well. The Legislative Hotline will accept message forYOL1R state representative and state senator only; they are open 9-5, Monday-Friday, "Definition of Marriage" bill introduced, as lies in Vermont in our February Action and can be reached toll-free at 1-800-362-9472. It is sometimes difficult to get through. (Hearing impaireclTDDonly number 180(F228- 1999 Assembly Bill 781 and 1999 Senate Bill Wisconsin Update. You may have heard that 2115). 401, in late February. AB 781 has been the Vermont legislature is now working on When writing or calling your legislators, make sure to always include: your full name and U.S. mailing address: the bill numbers and brief description a clear statement of your position on the bills (in this case, that you oppose these bills); any personal notes about assigned to the Assembly Committee on providing "civil unions", a broad form of you or your family or friends that you feel justifies your opposition to the hills. Family Law and SB 401 to the Senate domestic partnership, and therefore is not Keep your letter or message brief and to the point. Even though you may disagree- don't he disagreable: be respectful and polite. Committee on Judiciary and Consumer providing marriage as an option for same-sex Your letter is a key part of building a relationship with legislators, and even if they do not see things the same way as you on this par- change. Affairs. couples; so the relevance and necessity of leg- ticular issue, just the fact that you have written them will help to bring about AB 781 has been scheduled for a public islation like Wisconsin's AB 781 / SB 401 is Contacting Assembly Committee on Family Law hearing before the Assembly Committee on questionable at best. The committee members ate: Rep. Carol Owens (R-Oshkosh),Committee Chair,[email protected] Family law, on Thursday March 16, at 10 a.m., Cosponsors of both bills are identical, and Rep. Bonnie Ladwig (R-Racine), Committee Vice Chair. [email protected] in the North Hearing Room, in the State are: Rep. Michael Huebsch (R-West Salem), [email protected] Capitol in M. flison. Representatives Gundrum, Ladwig, Rep. Mark Pettis (R-Hertel), [email protected] You are asked to write your state represen- Musser, Wood, Seratti, Albers, Rep. Phil Montgomery (R-Ashwaubenon), [email protected] Rep.Tony Staskunas (D-Wea Allis), rep.stask-unasrilegs.state.witis tative and state senator, and members of the Gunderson, Grothman, Leibham, F. Rep.Terese Bateau (D.Madison),[email protected] Family law Committee in opposition to these Lasee, Kestell, Owens, Jensen, Pettis, Rep. Margaret Krusick (D-Milwaulcee),tepicrusick8legis.state.wius bills. Contact information for the committee Goetsch, Freese, Nass, Suder, Kreibich, Rep.John Lehman (D-Racine), [email protected] The committee can also be written care of the chair, Rep. Carol Owens, Chairperson and the legislature is below. Vrakas, Urban, Petrowski, Huebsch, Assembly Committee on Family Law, PO Box 8953, Madison,Wisconsin 53708-8953 You are also encouraged to attend the hear- Hoven and Kiusman. Attending the Hearing ing to either testify or simply register against Senators Fitzgerald, A. Lasee, If you choose to attend the public heating, here are a few notes. AB 781. Huelsman, Schultz, Roessler, Farrow, There may be multiple bills on the committee healing agenda; each will be heard in some order. There are nine FEWER cosponsors than Drzewiecki, Zien and lazich. Fill out a registration slip as soon as possible at the hearing, indicating that you are registering this bill (AB 781), or that you ate reg- there were for 1997 AB 104.Your efforts have istering against the bill and that you wish to speak before the committee. There will be a Legislative staff person at the hearing to give the slip to the committee chair. been paying off, but you still need to write If you choose to speak before the committee and you have written testimony, bring 10 copies of the testimony. The Legislative and/or attend the hearing! Tell our staff person will distribute your testimony to the committee members. The language of these identical bills defines If you choose to speak, you really should read the text of the bill beftwe preparing your testimony (see how to get the text above). marriage as being between one man and one Advertisers You If you testify, committee members may ask you questions. Be calm and polite, and if you don't know a particular fact, it is better to admit that than to give incorrect information! However, it is good form to offer to follow-up, do some research, and provide that woman, and refuses Wisconsin recognition of information to the committee members later. "marriage other than between one man and Saw Them In Due to multiple committer hearings occurring at the same time and other capitol business, some committee members may have one woman" regardless of their validity in to come and go. This is normal, but is another reason to provide written testimony ! The committee will not necessarily take a vote (have an -executive session") on whether to recommend this bill for passage on other jurisdictions. (Current law defines mar- the same day as the hearing. This can be a good thing: a bill that isn't going to advance any further is usually just "never voted on" by riage as being between "husband and wife".) the committee. and Relax One Visit to ARCW's HIV Specialty Dental Clinic Will Improve Your Health.

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Mazel Toy 625 S. 2nd St. Jerusalem's gay community is 277-5040 creating world peace in a most OPEN Tue-Sat 5pm • Sun 3pm unorthodox fashion Introducing si By Paula Langguth Ryan "There's no way you can build a world "This is more than a gay community that is sacred if you decide, a priority, that center for many people, this is a lifeline," there are people who don't belong," says said Fran Levey, an American supporter Rabbi Steven Greenberg, the world's only and gay activist who has helped Open openly-gay Orthodox Rabbi, referring to House raise much-needed funds. "There Ultra 80's Jerusalem's first gay and lesbian communi- are gay and lesbian people in Jerusalem ty center, which is dedicated to advancing who need us to stay alive." Starting Wednesday March 22nd social tolerance. "Through the Open House, we deliver The task of bring- basic community ing together services to Jerusalem's diverse Jerusalem's gays and 114 Clue Ad LGBT community is lesbians," said Hagai daunting enough. El Ad, the U.S. coor- After all, this is a city dinator for the Open divided, literally, into House. "And when four quarters - we give condoms to Spinning the Best of the Christian, Muslim, a gay Arab we're not Jewish andArtnenian only fighting AIDS in - and it's the center the Arab communi- 40,s Dance & Hew Wave! of the emotional ty we're bringing conflict between Arabs and Jews Palestinians and Jews. Jerusalem Open together." $2 Buy In • $11 Bail, Miller a Bud House supporters believe it can also be While Levey admits that there are cur- the center of emotional healing. rently no Arabs coming to the Open Spat to close Which is why 70 supporters gathered at House, she believes "all it takes is word of a private home in Washington, DC for an mouth and one day there will be a knock Happy Hour • 2-4-1 • 5pm - 8pm Monday thru Friday early celebration of the Open House's first on the door and we'll welcome them as anniversary.They also came to witness a our brothers." presentation of a copy of the Koran, the Massachusetts Senator Barney Frank, Muslim holy text, by Faisal Alam, founder addressing the crowd, added that he and director of Al-Fatiha, the world's first believes the Open House offers a "three- gay Muslim group. fer" - giving people a chance to fight "People are skeptical of the fact that homophobia, counter-act excessive reli- we're here trying to bridge the gap gious zealotry and bridge cultural differ- between two communities and serve as an ences. example of the things we should be doing "This is a chance for GLBT people to together; said Alam. give other people a gift, by demonstrating Accepting the Koran, a tearful the ultimate flimsiness of this kind of prej- Greenberg turned to the gathered throng udice; said Frank. and said, "This is a moment of incredible grace, that we can stand here and recog- nize our differences and celebrate our sameness." In a country where gays are treated Action with benign neglect, if not outright preju- dice, Jerusalem Open House has proven Contributions for the support of the wildly successful, largely due to its inclu- Jerusalem Open House are being sive nature. "Open House tries to address accepted by: the needs of all the people in Jerusalem society," said Lee Wal7rr, author of From The Masorti Foundation The -maw awao Sodom to Eden, a book on gay Lsreal."It's a Brenda Fund place where Jews and Palestinians can cio Hagai El-Ad, come together." JOH US Coordinator Unfortunately, Muslims in East 47 Saint Botolph St., #3 Jerusalem prefer to come to Open House Boston, MA 02116-6454 n confident that other events only if they're Email: [email protected] Arabs won't be there. Which creates a Tel: (617)776-2867 catch twenty-two, said Greenberg.. "They want to be with gay people, but they don't The Jerusalem Open House Chat I Personals I News I Travel I Entertainment I People want to be found out in their community" 7 Ben Yehuda Street In the meantime, Open House helps Jerusalem, Israel unite the two cultures by providing vital website: support services. "One Arab youth was http://www.poboxes.com/gayj being beaten by his brothers and cousins Email: [email protected] when he came out in East Jerusalem," said Mail: P.O. Box 33107 Greenberg."The director of Open House, a Jerusalem, 91037 PlanetOut:corn broker a tempo- psychologist, was able to Phone: (972) 2-6253191 rary solution." www.pianetout.com A0L Keyword: Planet0ut engage 4 enloY 6 WEARI March 15 - 21, 2000 www.wi I i g ht.com

Election Day, an absurd nine months from he is prepared to back federal civil rights pro- now liberals will have no real choice but to tections. vote for the Democrat Gore and conservatives Taxes - 12,00NT? for the Republican Bush. This election, as with most, will ultimately Same Ole Same Ole be decided by moderate independents, a As tax deadlines approach, most growing segment within American politics. Americans, including those in our extended transparency of their fro Despite the obvious community, tend to focus on our heavy tax actions, just watch the liberal and the conser- burden.The Bush tax cut plan does effectively • vative dive towards the center to attract these correct certain inequities in the current sys- votes. Despite the obvious cynicism regarding tem for middle and lower income taxpayers, to a system that has always been far from but as usual for Republican tax plans, a dis- Democratic, this election is of great impor- proportionate gain goes to top earners. In his tance. It does matter who is elected and the plan, 60% percent of the tax cut dollars would Quit49EL results are far from certain. flow to the top 10% income earners. &Re& Why It Matters to 'pi Our Community "What is certain In California, Gays and Lesbians were 11% is that despite the of the Democratic Primary voters, a larger Give me the old days when presidential none? Despite tradition, is it right that in cau- group than Jews or African-Americans. We irregularities candidates were selected at conventions in cus states, voting takes hours and is without now constitute a solid portion of the within the primary private smoke-filled rooms.At least there were the benefit of a private ballot? Should voting, Democratic Party coalition, and while no illusions that the public selected the candi- as it is in many states, be an exercise that indi- President Clinton did not aggressively pursue season, all of our dates. With less than half the country having cates public support but has no legal bearing a Gay rights agenda, evidence is strong that a votes will count voted, Democrat Albert Gore and Republican on the final outcome? President Gore would be friendlier to the George W. Bush have been selected as the Well, so be it. After over $200 million dol- cause than the Christian-right backed Bush. this fall." major party candidates. It doesn't even look lars and a few million "votes" the race is on. A two-term presidency would select up to like Patrick Buchanan will be challenged for Unless a historically unprecedented success- a majority of our aging and ailing Supreme Gore's tax plan, and John McCain's for that the Reform Party slot, even with the $13 mil- ful third party candidacy emerges, the realistic Court justices and dozens of federal judges at matter, also reduces the tax burden for nearly lion dollar Federal matching prize that comes choice is between Bush and Gore. lower levels. At many periods throughout all tax payingAmericans but asks why more of with it. Get ready for a nine-month slash and burn American history, it has been the courts that the first federal surplus in decades would not This was all accomplished before Tuesday's ordeal that will leave the nation tired, dispirit- have been the harbinger of change and a pre- be better put to use reducing the federal primaries inTexas and Florida. Before voters in ed and most likely disgusted with the cursor of legislative initiative at both the state deficit and shoring up Medicaid and Social Illinois, Wisconsin and a host of other states prospect of either one being elected. In the and federal level. Now is no different. While Security - areas which benefit a very wide even had a chance to vote. Isn't something end, after an expenditure of nearly a billion Gays and Lesbians continue to slowly reap the range of Americans. It is not a wonder that wrong with a process that affords religious dollars to tear each other apart, the lowest per- benefit of increased political involvement, Bush, who has rejected campaign finance lira- right voters in South Carolina a loud and centage of eligible voters anywhere will select there is no evidence that the legislative its, has already raised nearly $100 million dol- strong voice but Wisconsin progressives (or the leader of the most powerful nation on process will provide any radical relief for exist- lars for his campaign, much of it from this conservatives for that matter) absolutely earth. Nothing much will change through ing inequities under the law. While domestic wealthiest class of Americans. These people partnership gains are being made, lopsided stand to gain many billions and billions of dol- votes in state after state indicate an actual lars during his term in office. hardening of opposition to formal and legal Gore asks why Republicans consider it class warfare to ask why these already fabu- 61 recognition of our relationships. al fa, lously wealthy fatuities should once again be Aor on the receiving end of these additional "Get ready for a nine- monies. His plan, more focused on relief for month slash and burn middle and working class families, has strong backing from unions and other traditional sup- ordeal that will leave porters of the middle elass.As is usual, there is the nation tired, truth to the old adage that when seeking to see what is really going on,"follow the money" dispirited and most On the Environment - Does fl fl likely disgusted with NI NI III MI NI ► Anybody Really Care? the prospect of either We like to joke that this global warming Sign up now to joinbiliwankees hernia Gay Softball League Teams are form- one being elected." isn't so bad. With the last three winters being the warmest on record, not many mind now ing now, you can sign up by leaving a voice mail on ourSSBL hotline at414.4549204 , Gore, still hamstrung by the Republican living in the equivalent of Tennessee. So what by calling our commissioner, Tbny Johnson, ar414276.7148 , or by sending us an email majority, would nonetheless appoint justices that Lake Michigan nears its lowest level ever. atSSBLMilwaukee@aoLcom more in tune to protecting, even broadening, But, is it so funny that severe drought threat- sexual and reproductive rights. Strict con- ens our usually reliable food sources or that structionists, like Bush, maintain that it is up to melting icecaps could severely effect our The2000 Season will begin will run with a relaxed schedule onMay 6th inch until legislators to make such changes. While this coastal cities? approximatelyMid-August. We will again be playing at SiJan Field in Bayview. may be a legitimate legal and constitutional Gore, the author of a very successful book philosophy, it almost by definition would on environmental issues, is unusually well restrict the court's role in the expansion of versed in this area. Candidate Bush doesn't Reams why to join a Softball Team civil tights, not just for the LGBT community even think it's a problem.This may be a politi- but virtually all minorities as we have come to cal miscalculation as polls show that moder- ates, and even conservative HaveK N know them. The impact of these appoint- Republicans, are ments would be felt for decades. quite conscious of the need to protect our air MeetNew Fr s. SANCk 4977 As far as federal legislation goes, it will be and water. Most consider it a family health MILWAUKEE up to Congress to send the President friendly issue. Wisconsin Republicans have a long tra- GoodOwnlitrikek legislation for his signature. That simply will dition of conservationism. Even Tommy not happen unless the Democrats recapture Thompson has presided over the protection Fundraiserbps* the House of Representatives. Bush has just of more land than any other Wisconsin S R agreed to meet the tog Cabin Republicans, Governor. 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Please read this information carefully before taking VIRACEPT. Also, please read this leaflet each time WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF VIRACEPT? you renew the prescription, just in case anything has changed. This is a summary and not a replacement Like all medicines, VIRACEPT can cause side effects. Most of the side effects experienced with for a careful discussion with your doctor. You and your doctor should discuss VIRACEPT when you start VIRACEPT have been mild to moderate. Diarrhea is the most common side effect in people taking taking this medication and at regular checkups. You should remain under a doctor's care when taking VIRACEPT, and most adult patients had at least mild diarrhea at some point during treatment. In clinical VIRACEPT and should not change or stop treatment without first talking with your doctor. studies, about 20% of patients receiving VIRACEPT 750 mg (three tablets) three times daily had tour or more loose stools a day. In most cases, diarrhea can be controlled using antidiarrheal medicines, such WHAT IS VIRACEPT AND HOW DOES IT WORK? as Imodium A-D (loperamide) and others, which are available without a prescription. VIRACEPT is used in the treatment of people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Other side effects that occurred in 2% or more of patients receiving VIRACEPT include abdominal pain, Infection with HIV leads to the destruction of CD4 T cells, which are important to the immune system. asthenia, nausea, flatulence. and rash. After a large number of CD4 cells have been destroyed, the infected person develops acquired immune There were other side effects noted in clinical studies that occurred in less than 2% of patients receiving deficiency syndrome (AIDS). VIRACEPT. However. these side effects may have been due to other drugs that patients were taking or to VIRACEPT works by blocking HIV protease (a protein-cutting enzyme). which is required for HIV to the illness itself. Except for diarrhea, there were not many differences in side effects in patients who took multiply. VIRACEPT has been shown to significantly reduce the amount of HIV in the blood. You should VIRACEPT along with other drugs compared with those who took only the other drugs. For a complete list be aware, however, that the effect of VIRACEPT on HIV in the blood has not been correlated with long- of side effects, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. term health benefits. Patients who took VIRACEPT also had significant increases in their C04 cell count. VIRACEPT Is usually taken together with other antiretroviral drugs such as Retrovir' (zidovudine, HOW SHOULD f TAKE VIRACEPT? AZT). Epivir (lamivudine, 3TC). or ZeriV" (stavudine, d4T). Taking VIRACEPT in combination with other VIRACEPT is available only with your doctor's prescription. The light blue VIRACEPT Tablets should be antiretroviral drugs reduces the amount of HIV in the body (viral load) and raises CD4 counts. taken three times a day. VIRACEPT should always be taken with a meal or a light snack. You do not have VIRACEPT may be taken by adults, adolescents, and children 2 years of age or older. Studies in infants to take VIRACEPT exactly every 8 hours. Instead, you can take it at normal times when you are eating. younger than 2 years of age are now taking place. Take VIRACEPT exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not increase or decrease any dose or the number of doses per day. Also, take this medicine for the exact period of time that your doctor has DOES VIRACEPT CURE HIV OR AIDS? instructed. Do not stop taking VIRACEPT without first consulting with your doctor, even if you are VIRACEPT is not a cure for HIV infection or AIDS. The long-term effects of VIRACEPT are not known at feeling better. this time. People taking VIRACEPT may still develop opportunistic infections or other conditions Only take medicine that has been prescribed specifically for you. Do not give VIRACEPT to others or associated with HIV infection. Some of these conditions are pneumonia, herpes virus infections, take medicine prescribed for someone else. Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections, and Kaposi's sarcoma. The dosing of VIRACEPT may be different for you than for other patients. Follow the directions from It is not known whether VIRACEPT will help you live longer or reduce the number of infections or other your doctor, exactly as written on the label. The amount of VIRACEPT in the blood should remain illnesses that may occur. somewhat consistent over time. Missing doses will cause the concentration of VIRACEPT to decrease; There is no proof that VIRACEPT can reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others through sexual therefore, you should not miss any doses. However. if you miss a dose, you should take the dose as contact or blood contamination. soon as possible and then take your next scheduled dose and future doses as originally scheduled.

WHO SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT TAKE VIRACEPT? Dosing in adults (including children 14 years of age and older) Together with your doctor, you need to decide whether VIRACEPT is appropriate for you. In making The recommended adult dose of V€RACEPT is 750 mg (three tablets) taken three times a day. Each your decision, the following should be considered: dose should be taken with a meal or light snack. Allergies: If you have had a serious allergic reaction to VIRACEPT, you must not take VIRACEPT. You should also inform your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist of any known allergies to substances such as Dosing in children 2 through 13 years of age other medicines, foods, preservatives, or dyes. The VIRACEPT dose in children depends on their weight. The recommended dose is 20 to 30 mg/kg (or If you are pregnant: The effects of VIRACEPT on pregnant women or their unborn babies are not 9 to 14 mg/pound) per dose, taken three times daily with a meal or light snack. This can be administered known. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, you should tell your doctor before taking either in tablet form or, in children unable to take tablets, as VIRACEPT Oral Powder. VIRACEPT. Dose instructions will be provided by the child's doctor. The dose will be given three times daily using the If you are breast-feeding: You should discuss with your doctor the best way to feed your baby. You measuring scoop provided, a measuring teaspoon, or one or more tablets depending on the weight and should be aware that if your baby does not already have HIV, there is a chance that it can be transmitted age of the child. The amount of oral powder or tablets to be given to a child is described in the chart below. through breast-feeding. Women should not breast-feed if they have HIV. Children: VIRACEPT is available for the treatment of children 2 through 13 years of age with HIV. There Times Daily is a powder form of VIRACEPT that can be mixed with milk, baby formula, or foods like pudding. Pediatric Dose to Be Administered Three Instructions on how to take VIRACEPT powder can be found in a later section that discusses how VIRACEPT Oral Powder should be prepared. Body Weight Number Number Number If you have liver disease: VIRACEPT has not been studied in people with liver disease. If you have liver of Level of Level of disease, you should tell your doctor before taking VIRACEPT. Kg lb Scoops' Teaspoons, Tablets Other medical problems: Certain medical problems may affect the use of VIRACEPT. Some people taking protease inhibitors have developed new or more serious diabetes or high blood sugar. Some 7 to < 8.5 15.5 to <18.5 4 people with hemophilia have had increased bleeding. It is not known whether the protease inhibitors caused these problems. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have hemophilia types A and B, diabetes 8.5 to <10.5 18.5 to <23 5 1;•4 mellitus, or an increase in thirst and/or frequent urination. 10.5 to <12 23 to <26.5 6 112/ 12 to <14 26.5 to <31 7 114/ CAN VIRACEPT BE TAKEN WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS? VIRACEPT may interact with other drugs, including those you take without a prescription. You must 14 to <16 31 to <35 8 2 discuss with your doctor any drugs that you are taking or are planning to take before you take VIRACEPT. 16 to <18 35 to <39.5 9 2'4 Drugs you should LIZ take with VIRACEPT: 18 to <23 39.5 to <50.5 10 212/ 2 • Seldane' (terfenadine, for allergies) ?.23 ≥50.5 15 314/ • Hismanar (astemizole, for allergies • Propulsi& (cisapride, for heartburn) • n measuring oral powder, the scoop or teaspoon should be level. Cordarone'(amiodarone, for irregular heartbeat) * 1 level scoop contains 50 mg of VIRACEPT. Use only the scoop provided with your VIRACEPT bottle. • Ouinidine (for irregular heartbeat), also known as OuinagluteCardioquin!Eluinidexland others VIRACEPT. • Ergot derivatives (Cafergor and others, for migraine headache) 1 level teaspoon contains 200 mg of Note: A measuring teaspoon used for dispensing • Halcion'" (triazolam) medication should be used for measuring VIRACEPT Oral Powder. Ask your pharmacist to make sure • Verse' (midazolam) you have a medication dispensing teaspoon. Taking the above drugs with VIRACEPT may cause serious and/or life-threatening adverse events. • Rifampin (for tuberculosis), also known as Rimactanen. Ritadie, Ritater", or Rifamate How should VIRACEPT Oral Powder be prepared? This drug reduces blood levels of VIRACEPT. The oral powder may be mixed with a small amount of water, milk, formula, soy formula, soy milk, dietary supplements, or dairy foods such as pudding or ice cream. Once mixed, the entire amount must Dose reduction required if you take VIRACEPT with: be taken to obtain the full dose. Mycobutinv (rilabutin. for MAC), you will need to take a lower dose of Mycobutin. Do not mix the powder with any acidic food or juice, such as orange or grapefruit juice, apple juice, or apple sauce, because this may create a bitter taste. A change of therapy should be considered if you are taking VIRACEPT with: Once the powder is mixed, it may be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 6 hours. Do • Phenobarbital not heat the mixed dose once it has been prepared. • Phenyloin (Dilantiff and others) Do not add water to bottles of oral powder. • Carbamazepine (Tegretol' and VIRACEPT powder is supplied with a scoop for measuring. For help in determining the exact dose of others) powder for your These agents may reduce the amount of VIRACEPT in your blood and make it less effective. child, please ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. • Oral contraceptives ("the pill") VIRACEPT Oral Powder contains aspartame, a low-calorie sweetener, and therefore should not be taken by children with If you are taking the pill to prevent pregnancy, you should use a different type of contraception since phenylketonuria (PKU). VIRACEPT may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. HOW SHOULD VIRACEPT BE STORED? HOW SHOULD VIRACEPT BE TAKEN Keep VIRACEPT and all other medicines out of the reach of children. Keep bottle closed and store at WITH OTHER ANTI-HIV DRUGS? room temperature Taking VIRACEPT together with other anti-HIV drugs increases their ability to fight the virus. It also (between 59°F and 86°F) away from sources of moisture such as a sink or other damp reduces the opportunity for resistant viruses to grow. Based on your history of taking other anti-HIV place. Heat and moisture may reduce the effectiveness of VIRACEPT. medicine, your doctor will direct Do not keep medicine that is out of date or that you no longer need. Be sure that if you throw any you on how to take VIRACEPT and other anti-HIV medicines. These medicine away, it is out of the drugs should be taken in a certain order or at specific times. This will depend on how many times a day reach of children. each medicine should be taken. It will also depend on whether it should be taken with or without food. Discuss all questions about your health with your doctor. If you have .questions about VIRACEPT Nucleoside analogues: No drug interaction problems were seen when VIRACEPT was given with: or any other medication you are taking, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. You can also call • Retrovir (zidovudine, AZT) 1.888.VIRACEPT (1.888.847.2237) toll free. • Epivir (lamivudine, 3TC) • Zerit (stavudine, d4T) The following are registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers: Retrovir. Epivir/Glaxo Wellcome Oncology/HIV; Zerit, Videx/Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology; I nvirase, Versed/Roche Laboratories • Videx"(didanosine, ddl) Inc; Seldane, Rifadin, Rifamate, Rifater/Hoechst If you are taking both Videx (dill) and VIRACEPT: Videx should be taken without food, on an empty Marion Roussel; Hismanal, Propulsid/Janssen stomach. Therefore, you should take VIRACEPT with food Pharmaceutica Inc; Halcion, Mycobutin/Pharmacia & Upjohn Co, Rimactane, Tegretol/CibaGeneva one hour after or more than two hours before Pharmaceuticals; Viramune/Roxane Laboratories, Inc; Dilantin/Parke-Davis; Crixivan/Merck & Co, Inc; you take Videx. Imodium A-D/McNeil Consumer Products Co; Cordarone/Wyeth-Ayers( Laboratories; Quinaglute/Berlex Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs): Laboratories: CardioquinlThe Purdue Frederick Co; Quinidex/A.H. Robins Co, Inc; Cafergot/Novartis When VIRACEPT is taken together with: Pharmaceuticals Corp. Norvir is a trademark of Abbott Laboratories. • Viramune (nevirapine) The amount of VIRACEPT in your blood may be reduced. Studies are now taking place to learn about Issued 11/13/97 the safety of combining VIRACEPT with Viramune. CALL 1.888.VIRACEPT • Other NNRTIs VIRACEPT is a registered trademark of Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. VIRACEPT has not been studied with other NNRTIs. Copyright O1999 Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. COMP., La Jolla. California, 92037, USA www.wilight.com March 15 - 21, 2000 W! Light 9 Chicago Gay/Lesbian Visitors Center Opens

Chicago - Openly gay Illinois State Rep. Larry McKeon and various gay supportive area politicians cut the ribbon March 11 at the gayla grand opening of one of the world's first Gay/Lesbian Visitor's Center in the heart Olestra DeFuego & Simplesse DelRio of the gay Lakeview neighborhood. While many think coastal cities are the most Gay friendly, Chicago has become a leader in the effort to welcome LGBT tourists and be supportive of its LGBT citizens. Chicago is also the site of the only city-sup- ported Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame and AL GEORGE Halsted Street, the cities largest LGBT bar dis- trict, is officially designated with city-funded rainbow encircled pylons. The city of GORE W. BUSH Chicago also provides domestic partner ben- efits to its employees, and the city and Cook County offer protection against discrimina- STRENGTHS tion thanks to the community organizations *P. that play a prominent role in city politics and STRENGTHS More money than God Effective Fundraiser culture. (I to r) Tracy Bairn, Ted Lally, He's not Clinton/Gore He is Clinton/Gore Thanks to significant City and State fund- Larry McKeon (State Rep.), and Barb Kay Tax Breaks for everyone ing, the Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian It's the economy, stupid Less harsh "Compassionate Chamber of Commerce has opened the Common sense environmentalism Conservatism" Center right on Halsted where staff and vol- Good debater unteers will provide Chicago Area (including Southern trend towards Republicanism suburban) information and orientation to tourists, convention-goers and people new to WEAKNESSES the Chicago area. ws WEAKNESSES The Visitors Center has large signage at its He is Clinton/Gore Prone to verbal gaffe 3713 N. Halsted address and is staffed during Buddhist campaign finance scandal No national experience all business hours. Until the Summer, the Difficult Southern strategy Questionable debater Center will be open to the public from 11am Kind of goofy & stiff to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 11 am to 3pm Fathers tax plan Will have less money available Saturdays. During the Summer, the hours will Left to Right: Israel Wright, Don Willems, Lisa Loudin, Divided Conservative vote expand to handle the expected influx of vis- Larry McKeon, Barb Kay, Ted Lally, itors for Chicago's International Mr. Leather Terry Childers, Mark 011ey, Jim Lothe Contest (Memorial Day Weekend), Gay Pride Week (last full week of June), and North Halsted Market Days (Aug. 5-6). The big LGBT Chicago summer events are Continued from Page 6 check protection" but says little beyond just the tip of the iceberg, according to Ted The Bush record is ripe for a challenge. that. Gore, suspect record and all, has Lally, Chamber Board President. "Though In recent years Texas has been in the back- endorsed McCain-Feingold reforms and these big festivals get great attention for waters of environmentalism. Besides lax would surely present a friendlier White Chicago, the Center will actually serve many manufacturing standards, just last week House for true reform.This is one issue that more people who are visiting during the rest Houston suipa.ssed Los Angeles as the will play out in the months ahead. Bush's of the year or who just moved to Chicago. nation's city with the highest level of air- fundraising prowess could become part of Joseph Sprague, Chamber Executive Director polution. "They've got more cars around the discussion. noted, "The Chamber already distributes 60,000 Membership Directories a year and Houston than they used to:' responded Larrry Pinnell (Outreach Coordinator) & Nine Months handles about 300 requests for visitor's infor- Bush. Joe Sprague (Executive Director) mation per month through our toll free num- Campaign Finance & Counting ber or our web site. By all accounts, we can expect a very Visitors who want to plan their Chicago Reform personal, negative and expensive cam- trip in advance can visit the Chamber's web The new issue of,the week is campaign paign in the months ahead. Both Gore and page at www.gkhamber.orgivisitors.html finance reform. Both McCain (remember Bush are well-seasoned campaigners with or send their mailing address to the Keating 5) and Gore have been caught professional organizations. Both know [info@glchamberorgl requesting the Free up in the mess.There is no doubt that Bush how to raise money and attack when they Gay and Lesbian Visitor's Guide to Chicago. will try to take *advantage of Gores mis- see the need. These are two men that can The online and print guide includes a map, directory and calendar information. steps, particularly in regard to the Buddhist defend themselves. Whether the cam- The Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian fundraising event and inappropriate calls paigns will have anything to do with the Chamber of Commerce serves businesses from the White House. Time will tell fitness to be President remains to be seen. and consumers through information, educa- whether Gore's strategy to take the offen- What is certain is that the next President tional programs, cooperative advertising, and sive on this issue will work. Bush says he'll will set a pattern that could last well into networking events. To learn more, visit The gladly ban soft money contributions this new millenium. What is certain is that Chamber site at www.glchamber.org (unregulated gifts to political parties) if despite the irregularities within the pri- email at [email protected] or call 1-888- unions are banned from making cash mary season, all of our votes wi// count this GLCHAMBER. donations to candidates. He calls that "pay- fall. Ted Lally Board President 10 it March 15 - 21, 2000 www.wilight.com

ers.When the researchers examined which Make a Promise tradition," said Jim Schleif, of these factors independently predicted ARCW director of development. mittUNITY adherence, only patients' confidence and "This year; we expect a record crowd of their perceptions of social support at least 1,200 who will continue to make a remained significant. promise to support the fight against AIDS," Milwaukee AIDS Schleif added. Researchers 18% were A highlight of the event is the fantastic Publish HIV-Meds Adherence Study Reflecting silent auction; said Schleif. "There will be Importance of Social Support and Confidence nonadherent, hundreds of items to tantalize bidding, including great art and vacation packages" Milwaukee - AIDS patients are more sometimes require that 20 or more pills be defined as having Purchasing one ticket at $75 will help likely to follow newer, more complex med- taken daily in specific sequences - can missed at least ARCW reach 800 at-risk teenagers with ication schedules if they possess a network reduce HIV to undetectable levels and HIV prevention presentations. Bidding of friends and others to support them, decrease death rates from AIDS. But slight one HAAART $500 on an auction item will help support researchers from the Medical College of or occasional deviations from the pre- new HIV drug trials in Wisconsin.All funds Wisconsin have found. The scientists scribed routine can allow the virus to dose per week raised go directly to local ARCW programs report their findings in the current issue of rebound and become resistant to antiretro- to reach women, young gay men and com- Health Psychology. viral drugs. Nonadherent patients also were more munities of color with life-saving HIV pre- "Our findings suggest that patients with likely than adherent patients to report cer- vention information and materials. limited emotional support should receive Slight or tain barriers to taking the medications, Ticket prices for the Make a Promise mental health and support services not only including that the treatment reminded dinner, dance and auction are $75, $125 to improve psychological functioning but occasional them of their HIV status, that the instruc- and $200 per person. People are encour- also, potentially, to enhance treatment adher- tions were too complicated to understand aged to organize a table of 10. For more ence; said lead author Sheryl L Catz, Ph.D., deviations ...can or to follow, and that they did not think the information or to make a reservation, call Assistant Professor of psychiatry and behav- allow the virus to medications were helpful. (414) 225-1577 or (800) 359-9272 :an ioral medicine. "Interventions that enhance a Both groups used similar strategies to 277. persons' perceived confidence in adhering to rebound and help them follow the medication routines, treatment regimens also seem particularly including using mealtimes, bedtimes or important, especially at the time when the become resistent other daily activities as reminders to take therapy is initiated." their medicines; storing them in a case that LGBT Researchers from the Medical College's to HIV drugs. they carried everywhere; and questioning Center for AIDS Intervention Research their health care provider. Community Catz and colleagues report that 18 per- (CAIR) interviewed 72 Milwaukee-area "These findings highlight the need for cent of the patients were "nonadherent" - AIDS patients at Froedtert Memorial interventions that help patients organize Talent Show defined as having missed at least one dose Lutheran Hospital's Infectious Disease and manage their medication-taking rou- of the HAART regimen per week. Bi Definition Clinic. All study participants were taking tines, plan and problem solve how they fundraiser Nonadherent patients were more three or more antiretroviral medications, will handle medication-taking in the con- depressed than others, reported more side to be held at LGBT including a protease inhibitor, as part of a text of their other life activities, use strate- effects, had lower confidence in their abili- "highly active antiretroviral therapy" gies to make complex regimens easier to Community Center ty to follow the medication routine, and (HAART) regimen.These regimens - which recall, and consult with their health care The first all-LGBT community Talent reported less support from friends and oth- providers when questions about regimens Show will be held on Saturday, March 25 arise or when treatment side effects are starting at 7:00 p.m. The site will be the encountered," said Catz. Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St. The study was supported by a grant Pullin ndom "ust from the National Institute of Mental This event will feature a very eclectic Health awarded to Jeffrey A. Kelly Ph.D., as mix of entertainers from within principal investigator. Dr. Kelly is director Milwaukee's LGBT community. Talent of CAIR and professor of psychiatry and show attendees will enjoy the sights and easy as s pping n behavioral medicine. In addition to Drs. sounds of home-grown singers, dancers, Catz and Kelly, Medical College of musicians, poetry, drag and much more! Wisconsin personnel who authored the The cost of the show is on a sliding ur Cab* article were Eric Benotsch, Ph.D., Laura scale, $5-15. The event will benefit Bi Bogart, Ph.D., and Timothy L McAuliffe, Definition - Milwaukee's bisexual commu- Ph.D. nity. For further information, contact Nikki EDITOR'S NOTE.Again, Dr. Kelly and at (414) 774-5055. ANONYMOUS HIV TESTS his wonderful colleagues at CA1R for Mon & Tue - 6-8:30pm again setting the standardsfor behavioral By Appointment education on a national level in relation Monday Nite • BESTD MEN'S CLINIC to AIDS. Kudos! to Kelly, and we hope he STD Diagnosis & Treatment celebrates St. Pat's assured his staff has Irregulars Tue - 6-8:30pm • Walk In done a great job and we are proud to • have SUPPORT GROUPS them enrich Our Standings for Gay HIV+ Men Standings through March 13, 2000 HIV EARLY INTERVENTION ARCW Dinner 1. M & HIV TESTING AT: PROGRAM Milwaukee - On April 15, guests attend- M's With Nuts Call for Information ing ARCW's 14th annual Make a Promise 2. Greta's Boys C'est La Vie 3. Switched at Birth 231 S. 2nd St dinner, dance and auction at the Midwest 4. Every Ass Gets Licked Equally Saturday, March 18th Express Center will be treated to a trendy 5. Milwaukee M.C.C. 9pm - Midnight Latin theme at this historic AIDS fund rais- ing event.The event theme,Heating up the 6. This Is It Again Big Mama's 7. Seamen From DOcks Walker's Point Night, will entertain guests throughout the Cafe 8. Landmark Cosmic Queens 1106 S. 1st St evening and include music and dancing to 9. Switches Bitches Friday, March 24th a 13-piece Merengue Band. BESTD 10. 4 Way Switch 9pm - Midnight CL I N I C "Thirteen years ago, at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in Wisconsin, a small 11. Rallgame Bitches Galano Club 12. Lisa's libidos 2408 N Farwell • 2nd Floor 1. 124 ast Brady St. group of volunteers were determined to Saturday, April 1st I kee, WI 53202 raise funds for the fight against AIDS.They 13. Boot Camp Barbies 6pm - 8pm asked their friends to make a promise of 14. Flaming Fluids support every year until a cure was found. 15.The Bewitched Broom Riders Over 100 people turned out to begin the 16. Dish Rags www.wilight.com March 15 - 21, 2000 " :AM 11

The first item in this column that isn't HUNDRED! To think that he has this hair this column - some about me is the type of story that I really by choice - and paid for it! Even more news about love - it shows the humane side of celebri- shocking - if it was a hair transplant, what myself, a bitter- Gotcha ties. Last week, Anne Heche and Ellen part of Richard did they take those hair sweet story This week, Billy has a cold. Yes, the DeGeneres were feted at the LA premiere folliclesfrom? Think about that next time about a dog, cough that has been hovering over me for party in Westwood for If These Walls Could you look at him! a gay land- the past three weeks has finally decided Talk II. On their way home, they saw the Could it be that a certain crossover pop mark being to take roost in my chest -along with a flur- car in front of them hit a dog and not even star (already that's a harder clue than I recognized, ry of other common cold symptoms. stop. Our favorite lesbian cou- wanted to give you) has been frol- and young love on Could the timing be any worse? I have ple pulled over, picked up the p icking with his same-sex beau on the beach. What three days to be at peak condition for the badly hurt dog, and drove the beaches near his home will I do next? Or Gay VN (skin-tight see-through vinyl and him quickly to the nearest (again - I would be more whom? Robitussin animal hospital. They ran specific, but you peo- with codeine in, both covered in blood, ple say that I really don't and the dog was rushed make these work well into surgery. Anne and Ellen blind items too together). Not called the owners (they got easy)? So say only that, but I the name from the dog's onlookers, who have a mighty tags) and waited to hear tell me that the busy few about the dog's condition. English singer weeks coming Alas, the dog did not survive, was mighty chum- up - and that but Anne and Ellen stayed not my with his man, leads us only to console the owners, but and it looked as directly into also to pay for the treatment. A though he could Billy does Palm Springs for our first item. sad story, but how sweet are have kissed him Shooting Porn with former nemi- sis Ronnie Larson Rarely am I these two? forever. For the Lea Thompson does Cabaret. the subject of You may recall that I report- Bad hair day is the norm for moment, while he's trying to gossip - at least not in my own column - ed months ago that Anne was Richard Simmons. conquer the pop charts, he's but I'm delighted to break a story about campaigning heavily to head keeping his proclivities under After all, I will be mighty lonely in Palm moi right here. Starting on March 16th, the national tour of Cabaret. Since Joely wraps. Now, if only he'd undergo that cos- Springs and will surely be looking for com- Billy will be appearing in the Palm Springs Fisher's contract with the tour ends next metic surgery that his dad's been recom- panionship. If you have any suggestions, production of Ronnie Larsen's Shooting week, Anne was offered the role. mending. proposals, or some gossip of your own, Porn. Yes, after years of a volatile rela- However, Heche is currently filming When I am keeping aspects of other send them to my e-mail address of tionship similar to that of Pamela and Ellen's return to stand-up for a documen- people's lives uncovered while at the [email protected] and I promise to get Tommy Lee, Billy and Ronnie will be appear- tary and was unable to accept the part. same time contemplating uncovering back to you before Richard Simmons gets ing on stage together through April 1st at Enter Lea Thompson. Starting on March myself completely, it's time to end yet a crew cut! So, until next time, remember, the Top Hat Theatre. Will Billy take off his 28th, Caroline takes on the cities of New another column. I particularly enjoyed oneman's filth is another man's bible. clothes? After all, this is a Ronnie Larsen Orleans, Dallas, Detroit, Pittsburgh, production. You'll have to buy a ticket to Columbus, Wallingford, Baltimore, Atlanta find out. and Houston. Wilkomen! Incidentally, appearing with Ronnie and Those of you who have visited Epcot in Outstanding... me are Gino Colbert, Peter Nevargic, Orlando may have seen Ellen and Bill Nye Joshua Scott, and JT Sloan. As for the The Science Guy in Ellen's Energy Adventure. rumors about Billy appearing at Chicago's When this ride was revamped to include Bailiwick Theatre this summer, let's just the two stars (the previous incarnation say that nothing is confirmed yet. But featured the kick-ass song The Universe of that hotly discussed revival of David Energy), Ellen's Disney-owned sitcom was Dillon's Party may be just a bit too tempt- hot, and Bill was pretty popular. That was ing to turn down, and I may even be 1994, and the agreement was for Nye to tempted to appear in a new play which I be paid $50,000 a year. However, he just complet- hasn't seen any money and is taking ed. Stay Disney to court. What Bill doesn't know tuned for is that the powers that be are now think- -1) further ing that it's about time to revamp the ride details. again and feature more current and Disney-associated celebs. File this under "Pleasant Surprise" - I JACK H. SMITH Sliorevy! ' just learned that the US Interior Department has selected the Stonewall Bar in New York City as a national historic Buying or Selling... landmark. 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less strength. The four women were assigned individual characters, and each played cat and mouse with the audi- Dance ence's favor. Mozart provided the score, Review the ever fresh Exultate Jubilate. Lisa Sherman-Cott's A Mozart Suite fol- " Announcing • • • Ballet Wisconsin lowed, a piece which challenges the • seven dancers to match the efferves- Moving Forward• cence of Wolfgang's music. The company : A Special Dale Gutzman m was up to the task, the infectious joy Women Stories causing the public to occasionally break m By Chuck Grosz into spontaneous applause. The ensem- Milwaukee's artistic community has ble work was a bit ragged, but this chore- Off the Wall Production MO steadfastly held a secret for the last sev- N ography is not about a gaggle of swans or MO eral years, and the time has now come to a rack of Willies. Individual personalities tell all. This city has another ballet com- were allowed a nod every now and then. N An Evening of Comedy and Suspense pany, and it is good. Valerie Robin appeared solo in the third M Ballet Wisconsin dis- played impressive wares MO as You try to Solve Whodunnit? MO March 11th in a program enti- tled Moving Forward: Women MO Stories. This well attended performance at Cardinal Stritch University Theater N0i The Talentless -0o; offered four works that explored the female side of relationships, roles and self- m awareness. The company of : Mr. Ripple six women and two men dis- 00 played solid technique, artis- tic dedication and a whole lot of fun. N°I A Can YouSolve It I/ urder Mystery N°° Artistic director Yves de Bouteiller choreographed the opening piece, Dress Code, a fanciful look at office rela- : PO With V/onderfulPrizes for the :: tionships and the 9-5 uni- form. Five gray suited women and a single man are allowed M Grand Winners m to revel in a day of colorful clothes and encouraged flir- tation. Valerie Robin and Samuel Pergande were fea- N Centennial Hall 4 tured in a lovely duet, com- plete with lighthearted refer- M ences to Michel M M Fokine, Martha Grahm and even Fred M of the Wilwaukee Public Library 00 Astair. They proved an attrac- tive, sympathetic team easily delivering intricate moves with fluid style. Ms. Robin moo is the Scene of the Crime 00 impressed with beautiful line Photo By: Deorse Jahnke and remarkable extensions oo 00 which seemed to terminate into next offering, Glacial Milk. Janet Lilly week. Mr. Pergande's more subdued role describes her choreography as "expres- oo showcased his lyric musicality and effort- N sions of a young woman's vulnerability, sensual longing and shame". Despite a 00 Friday March 17th N heroic effort by Ms. Robin, the piece N failed to interest, in part due to .a grossly ungraceful dress that shackled the N tham is the time N dancer in gravity. _ ,___ Israeli choreographer Neta oCi9A4Pui- Pulvermacher created Vivaldianas for 00 2408 North Farwell Ave 00 Ballet Wisconsin, and it was this per- N Tickets Only $12 ,m Milwaukee, WI 53211 formance which proved the company had 414.276.6936 come of age. Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto Saturday, March 18th for Two Cellos provided the vehicle for the For Reservations Call M six women to display seamless ensemble ST PATRICK'S and rock solid technique. Ms. MO MO POT LUCK Pulvermacher obviously knew the music 6pm well, interpreting every phrase of this N 873-1962 4 OPEN MIC at 9pm nervous music into angular angst. It was le Step IFteccArery. Club a performance one wished to have been Supported by CCP immediately repeated. www.wiI ight.com March 15 - 21, 2000 WIlight 15

having shoes dyed to match, getting match- wasn't bringing up the rear again. ing jewelry, making hotel reservations, and That same night was a drag extravaganza taking vacation days from work, so that I thrown by Holly Hot Damn in the great white could be told that there wasn't enough inter- north of Stevens Point. Apparently the real "2 est and all the good queens are dead. My show was at the hotel, when Nova Devine 0 sincere thanks to the PAGEANT comittee for woke up in the wrong room asking for her carrying on the tradition. ≤>u- boyfriend..shots and hard liquor. All I have to at To quell my sorrows over the Pageant fias- say girl is "It's a wonderful night for a moon- .0 co, I grabbed my gal-pal KW, and decided to dance". partake of a fabulous drag -weekend get- Thats all for now girls! Please feel free to away. Friday Febrary 5 we saw the newly e-mail me with any questions. comments, or brunette Neely 0 Hara, walk away with the a little bit of dish, at my website: Miss North Star US of A pageant . It was www.misslilywhite.com I'll be back in two We gladly welcome our newest addition MAKE THE held at the Venetian Inn, in St. Paul MN, a weeks with all the grease... Stay Fierce! to the WI Light family: DIFFERENCE lovely establishment, with an incredible show Read, enjoy, laugh, and be shocked over cast. Do check out the show if you're ever in this girlz gossip. DRAG special IN St. Paul, and say hello to my girlfriend Eileen A Dover. Neely was on fire that nite and fiddled events TO LOOK Drag it Out her ass off! ... well, not all of it. FORWARD TO: CHILD'S • Congratulations Neely!! LIFE The following night was the Miss Southern Miss Emerald City USofA of ME USof A pageant, at Club 5 in Madison. I was March 18; Zas (Green Bay) By Lilly White a judge along with Josie,Kelli Jo, Tina, and Provide a Full or Part Time Mikey, critiquing 5 fabulous contestants in 3 Miss Club 94 Nurturing Home Club 94 (Kenosha) Girrrrrrl, categories. The dark and lovely Amirra was Treatment Foster Care It seems like forever since I've talked to successful in snatching the tiara, with Desire Respite Care you. Maybe that's because it's my debut for Matthews running a close second, in a Miss Contential Plus WI Light. "photo finish". Kandi Barr was third, Allanah April 2 and 3: Park West (Chicago) I've been a busy queen since the millen- Powers was fourth, and Victoria Kelly was nium party, where I rang in the New Year at bringing up the rear with a repectable fifth Kyllie West's Disco Fever Show, Club 219 with my best gal pal Miss Gay place. All the girls were awesome, and it was April 8: Capers/Illusions (Kenosha) Wisconsin USA 2000., Kyllie West. Oh what a delightful show. It was especially thrilling for a memorable evening... bar me to see the towering infer- And don't forget to check WI hopping no, Ida Slapter giving up Light's GAY AGENDA "every" daily list- with Phaedra Free the St. Aemilian-Lakeside. Inc. and Allanah Powers from Miss Southern crown,that ings for on-going drag affairs at vari- 414-463-1880 x256 buffet to buffet was a hoot, she won last year. She will ous bars around the state. and the booths at This Is It be truly missed....by the bill turned out to be quite luxuri- collectors. ous, almost enough to lull WARNING: All you girls you to sleep...especially after driving between Madison 7 or 8 raw beef sandwiches... and Milwaukee, might want Gross Indecency: right Kyllie? to get out of drag before you The Three Trials of Oscar January was quite eventful in the drag cir- get in the car. There is nothing more Wilde cuit. A sudden change in the 219 girls cast embarassing than being taken to jail in full by Moi ses Kaufman came about as quick as a karate kick to the face. Speaking of Dixi Diamonds, congratu- head, or should I say,"a lations on winning Miss Green the karate kick to the bar- Bay America. It was another tenders head." It has been battle to the bitter end with tv fig a little strange in the dress- Dixi winning, Tracy Micheals ing room lately, maybe it's coming in second, and once the lack of silicone or hor- again, Victoria Kelly bringing mones in the air. Just the up the rear, in a respectable other day I got all senti- third place. mental thinking about the The following week was a platform shoes flying past great America benefit show at my make-up mirror. I guess the Rainbow Room. A won- we'll have to deal without derful array of perfomers such drama for the time being. including, Nova Devine, Tina Renee, Dixi The cast over at La Cage seems to be Diamonds, Desiree Matthews, Seven, and getting bigger and bigger, Victoria Kelly and more, put on a show not to be forgotten. The Joey Black have been seen performing there highlight of the evening was a bar room brawl as of late. Their Friday night shows have during the show, however order was restored been getting rave reviews. I will definatley be after Tina pulled off her wig and threatened April 2—Madison Civic Center clearing some time in my hectic schedule to to beat some ass unless people calmed Victorian Brunch 11:00 a.m.—Starlight Room down. She made cute coins for the rest of take in the La Cage Girls Review sometime Performance 1:30 p.m.—Isthmus Playhouse soon. the night. Tickets 51o0, 575, and 155 The first week of February brought on the The end of the month brought on the Miss "wonderful" news that the Pageant was Kenosha Pageant at the Club 94. Two con- Call Madison Civic Center 608.266.9055 being cancelled. This news was less than testants fought tooth and nail for the crown, (,s5 tickets do not include brunch) Proceeds benefit the New Harvest Foundation Endowment thrilling, to say the least. I am so happy that with the outcome being Allanah Powers win- I invested countless hours, rehearsing with ning. Tastee "the artist formerly known as Presented by: and ` nett , dancers, mixing music, buying new wigs, buy- Phyllis Anne" gave Allanah a run for her HARVEST I3 A T I ON ing thousand of dollars of evening gowns, money, and it was a definite nail biter up til V-4) F O U N The NfilFmrsston paying to have them altered to fit perfect, the end. 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we thought it was important is that we felt until that point our gay and lesbian employ- Fashionekt ees had not been able to participate fully in our benefits program because it limited the definition of 'dependent,— she said. The company includes sexual orientation Clothing in its nondiscrimination policy and discusses gay and lesbian issues in its diversity train- Store Policies ing. While there is no official or unofficial gay By Gip Plaster and lesbian employee group, the company and khakis If simple, comfortable jeans has "one diversity resource group for all T-shirts are A Video Bar fill one side of your closet and issues" and gays and lesbians are repre- crammed into the other, there is a very good sented there. Gardner said. 801 South 2nd StrEEt chance you are a customer of The Gap Inc. For many, Gap is a first stop for clothes, Limited Information but it does not stand-alone. Some of the Leslie Wexner opened The Limited's first company's competition is privately held - store in 1963 at Columbus. Ohio's meaning you cannot get a piece of it - but Kingsdale Center. The company now there are two publicly held competitors that amounts to over 5,600 stores and 13 retail are worth mentioning. 'businesses. In addition to Limited stores. The smaller Abercrombie & Fitch Co. the company operates Express, Lerner New chain is part of Gap's competition in both York. Lane Bryant. Henri Bendel, Structure, men's and women's clothing, as is The Limited Too and Galyan's Trading Company. Limited - a company whose namesake store It spun off Abercrombie & Fitch in 1998. only sells women's clothing but that sells The Limited owns more than 80 percent men's apparel under other names. In fact, of Intimate Brands, the company that offers there is more to both Gap and The Limited more than 2,000 Victoria's Secret and Bath than many know. A variety of other chains & Body Works shops and also sells through hide behind their names. the White Barn Candle Co. The companies But how well do these three companies share Wexner as their CEO. She owns more do on gay and lesbian issues? Avoid letting than a quarter of Intimate Brands. CE anyone else pull the wool or the "100 per- Sales at The Limited, like at Gap, exceed cent pre-shrunk cotton" over your eyes - get $9 billion per year. Intimate Brands sales the truth here. reach almost $4 billion per year. Filling The Gap Despite repeated calls over several weeks, the Limited never provided full In 1969 the first Gap store opened on `IN answers to this publication's questions. One Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. Founders important detail is known, however - domes- Don and Doris Fisher, who still own about a tic-partner benefits are offered, according to quarter of the company, offered the store's a spokesperson who said he would call back customers jeans and records. The San with other details but did not. Francisco based chain now operates 2,4OO stores under several names in the U.S. and Jabberwocky & What? in Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the The unique name is more than a century United Kingdom. The stores sell private label old, but the company is brand new. Now clothing made especially for the company. focusing on casual clothing, the It is no surprise that Gap also runs chains Abercrombie & Fitch of old focused on sport- with names like GapKids and BabyGap, but ing goods. The current chain, much smaller some may be surprised that Banana than Gap or The Limited, is the result of the f 1998 spin-off by The Limited of its 84 per- 111LJ Republic and Old Navy Clothing Co. are also part of Gap. (The company is also testing a cent stake in the company. delivery concept and an intimate apparel The chain targets college students with shop.) Together, the chains make over $9 its 180 or so stores. Its yearly sales barely billion in sales per year. exceed the $800 million mark. The company has offered domestic part- While the company has a nondiscrimina- ner benefits since July 1995, according to tion policy that includes sexual orientation, spokesperson Debbie Gardner. "The reason domestic-partner benefits are not offered. But that could change. "We're only a year old as an independent company." spokesper- son Lonnie Fogel said. Abercrombie & Fitch has no gay and lesbian employee group, but it does include a discussion of gay and les- 11708 W. North Avenue bian issues in its diversity training. And the Wauwatosa • 607-7000 company does some marketing to gays and lesbians through ads in Out. 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Rouault. Continues through April 30, 420 E. Wisconsin Monologues and Scenes for Lesbian Actors. Radical femi- Leonard Jazz Series at the Pabst; (Milwaukee): These Ave., Lobby Gallery (414) 272-1007. nist Gage will portray 4 famous Lesbians through history. two hard hitting guitarists and their bands promise a night Audience participation encouraged. 7:30pm. 307 W. of intense jazz. Hall was honored in 1997 as the Best Jazz every . Johnson St. Free (608) 257-7888. Composer Arranger by the New York Jazz Critics Circle Queer Year Pride Week at Beloit College, The Alliance; Award for his career spanning five decades. The 30 year BARS DAILY EVENTS (Beloit): Educate and Create Awareness: Drag Wedding old Whitfield has raised his profile quickly, advancing his members of the Alliance will be dressing in drag and cele- own creative vision and exploring the challenging byways of Karaoke, Barbie Dolls Playhouse; (Milwaukee): 10pm brating a wedding, with a reception following. One Night the jazz legacy. 8pm, Pabst Theater, Wells and Water 15 COMMUNITY Karaoke, Switch; (Milwaukee): 9pm Only. 6pm, Chapin Quad, College Campus: free and open Streets, $16-37.50, (414) 286-3663. Talent Night, Club 219; (Milwaukee): Lily White & Nova to the public, (608) 363-4490. Jim Hall Trio & Mark Whitfield Quartet, Artist Series at CALL TO ACTION by Rep. Mark Paean, Twin Cities D'vine alternate hosting Talent night including female Stacy Szymaszek and Viet Brookes, Woodland Pattern; the Pabst; (Milwaukee): Hall Leonard Jazz Series: Hall's Wisconsin Chicago AIDS Ride 2000; (Madison): Press impersonators. Midnight (Milwaukee): URBAN VOICE SERIES features the two writ- jazz guitar probes the perimeter of the musical universe as conference and recruitment event at the State Capital ers reading their poetry followed by an open mic for Whitfieldcontinues to advance his own creative vision and from 1-11am, Room 330 Southwest. Speakers will urge emerging and local writers. 7pm, 720 E. Locust St.; $3/2 explore the challenging byways of the jazz legacy. 8pm, participation in this event with thousands of other riders COMMUNITY DAILY EVENTS for open mic readers, (414) 263-5001. Pabst Theatre. 144 E. Wells St.; (414) 286-8777. who will raise millions of dollars for AIDS Service The Incomporable Hildegarde, Skylight Opera's Miller AA/SCA meetings, Galano Club; (Milwaukee): AA/Sexual Organizations in Wisconsin PERFORMING ARTS Cabaret Series; (Milwaukee): Fettering Claire Morkin as Compulsives Anonymous (SCA), 7pm. 7pm, Galano Club. Queer Year Pride Week at Beloit College, The Alliance; Hildegarde with Dennis Schroeder and Jeffrey Jensen 2408 N. Farwell Ave.; PREMIERES (Beloit): Educate and Create Awareness: Living With HIV (414) 276.6936 accompanied by Richard Crabtree on piano following Friday Maybe Baby Support Group, LGBT Family Group; Clarinet/Piano Recital, Cardinal Stitch University; and other Related Issues presented by Joe Wilson, who and Saturday evening performances of The Turn of the (Milwaukee): Meets every second Thursday at the (Milwaukee): Faculty member Clarinetist Christopher Zello has presented this talk across the country, and has been Screw, Skylight Bar. 10pm. 158 N. Broadway, free. extremely active in creating awareness about how to prac- Community Center from 7pm; for LGBT folks considering will perform a free recital with pianist Jayne Latva of 20th tice safe sex and the effects of living with HIV One Night donor insemination, adoption. surrogacy or foster parent- century works, running the gamut of styles and tonalities. VISUAL ARTS PREMIERES Only. 7pm, Moore Study Lounge, Pearsons Hall, College ing. Contact Andrew Warner (414) 964-1513 or 7:30pm, 6801 N. Yates Rd.; (414) 283-9599. Recent Paintings: Dan Muller, David Barnett Gallery; Campus; free and open to the public, (608) 363-4490. [email protected] The Turn of the Screw, Skylight Opera Theatre; (Milwaukee): Artist Lecture today at 1pm. This Wisconsin Non-denominational Religious Service, Metropolitan (Milwaukee): Benjamin Britten's 20th Century Opera Landscape series are as fresh and free as the outdoors in Community Church; (Milwaukee): 7pm 1239 W. Mineral based on Henry James chilling novella of the supernatural, every which they are painted. His abstract mixed media will be St. (414) 383-1100 this masterful ghost story comes to life through the also featured showing off his extraordinary talent and ver- BARS DAILY EVENTS Youth Meeting, GALAXY; (La Crosse): FOR LGBT youth genius of Britten. The interplay of good and evil and inno- satility. Show runs through April 8. 1024 E. State St.; and their straight friends, ages 21 and under. Every cence/ corruption culminates in an opera of stunning (414) 271-5058. Karaoke. Fannies; (Milwaukee): Every other week. Thursday from 7-9pm, at the ARCW offices. 1707 Main impact. Continues through April 2 times vary, Skylight Male Dancers, Club 219; (Milwaukee): 11pm St.. Suite 420. Call (608) 781-2783 for more info./ Opera Theatre, Broadway Center, 158 N. Broadway. COMMUNITY DAILY EVENTS Tickets range from $12-49. (414) 291-7800. everyaglar Voyage Concert/Altemating Currents Live, Woodland AA meetings, Galano Club; (Milwaukee): 8pm: AA Group Pattern; (Milwaukee): With WMSE-FM , featuring the BARS DAILY EVENTS 494 (12/12). 7pm, Galano Club, 2408 N. Thurman Barker Quartet with special guest guitarist James Female Impersonators Show, C'est La Vie; (Milwaukee): Farwell Ave.; (414) 276-6936 Emery. First concert in the Alternating Currents Live 11pm Couple/Swing/Line/2 Step Lessons and Concert Series in 2000. 7pm. 720 E. Locust St.; $6/5 for Male Dancers. Club 219; (Milwaukee): 11:30pm Dance. Dairyland Cowboys and Cowgirls; members & advance, (414) 263-5001. (Madison): Learn various dance moves, COMMUNITY DAILY EVENTS then participate in open dancing, smoke AA Meetings, Galano Club; (Milwaukee): Group 1094, free environment, cash bar, all welcome. every Oda meets at 7:30pm; Galano Club, 2408 N. Farwell Ave.; Every Wednesday, 7pm-12am; Sapphire (414) 276-6936 Ballroom, 1133 N. Sherman Ave. $3 sug- BARS DAILY EVENTS Gay Film Screenings, Madison Gay Video Club; gested donation. (608) 255-9131 Male Dancers, Club 219; (Milwaukee): 11:30pm (Madison): Screens non-X and X-rated Gay men's films Gay/Eli Men's Alanon Group, United Showcase, LaCage; (Milwaukee): Female impersonators, every other Saturday at 8pm. Call eves for location/info: Methodist Church; (Madison): Every dancers and guests. (608) 244-8675. Wednesday at 6pm. 1127 University Ave., Social Volleyball, GAMMA; (Milwaukee): Every Sat. begin- FMI call (608) 846-2860. Madison Vet COMMUNITY DAILY EVENTS ning Dec. 4 at UWM Engelman Gym, 2033 W. Hartford Ave. Center; (Madison): Meets every Wednesday, AA meetings, Galano Club; (Milwaukee): 5:30pm: M 1-3pm, $2 members, $3 others, John (414) 540-1202. 5pm at 147 S. Butler. call (608) 262-7084. Sixty Minutes Group (Topic); 7pm: M Group 794 HIV/AIDS Support Group, Renaissance (Step/Topic). Plus FILM Night, screens at 8:15pm. 7pm. Healing Arts QIN.; (Green Bay): Free, confi- Galano Club, 2408 N. Farwell Ave.: (414) 276-6936 I • COMMUNITY dential, open to all affected/infected with Out and About on Cable, Warner MATA Channel 14; the virus. Meets first and third Wednesdays (Milwaukee): 8pm. this show is produced once a month, Queer Year Pride Week at Beloit College, The Alliance; at 311 S. Jefferson St.. 7;30-9pm. Call by host Tim Marshall with special topical guests and a (Beloit): Dinner and Feedback. Join with us and give your (920) 437-4325. select entertainer and then repeats again every Friday feedback on the activities this past week, what you did or BI Curious Women's Group, LGBT Campus Youth Drop in Activities, Project Q; (Milwaukee): art proj- didn't like, help plan for next year. One Night Only. 5-7pm. Center, (Madison): Open to interested ects, movies, game nights, tutoring, support and discus- Alliance House (other location not provided): free and open UWM women, meets every Wednesday at sion groups. 5-10:30pm; Milw. LGBT Community Center, to the public, (608) 363-4490. 8pm. at the LGBT Campus Center. UW 170 S. 2nd St. (414) 223-3220 Memorial Union. 800 Langdon St. PERFORMING ARTS Nothing To Hide, WYOU; (Madison): Cable Channel 4, 9pm. BARS PREMIERES Queer Chicks. Women's Resource Center; Bolling and Britten: 1971-1980, Wisconsin Conservatory of (Madison): Social group for women meets Music: (Milwaukee): Hailed as the French Gershwin, com- every Wednesday at 7pm, 219 N. Hamilton SPECIAL EVENTS poser Claude Bolling and his distinctive and original melding St.. (6081 265-3344 HIV Testing and Counseling, C'est La Vie; (Milwaukee): of classical and jazz performed by: Carol Meves, Michael Provided anonymously by the BESTD Traveling Clinic.9pm- Thiele, Scott Wenzel and John Babbitt. 3pm. Charles Allis midnight. Art Museum, Great Hall. 1584 N. Prospect Ave.; $10/$7.50 16 COMMUNITY Unicorns Club Night, Barracks at Club 5; (Madison): students/srs. (414) 276-5760. Every 3rd Saturday of the month. Every Sat. night, wear Lesbian Singles Discussion Group, L/L for drink discounts. every suns Milwaukee LGBT Community Center; (Milwaukee): Every 3rd Thursday. 7- COMMUNITY SPECIAL BARS DAILY EVENTS 8:30pm 170 S. 2nd St. (414) 271-2656 Fontaine Follansbee as the Governess and Shawn Bartels as Peter Quint EVENTS Female Impersonators, Club 219; (Milwaukee): Female Queer Year Pride Week at Beloit College, in Skylight Opera Theatre's The Turn of the Screw, March 17th - April 2nd Impersonators, two shows. 8:30pm & 12 Potluck, Galano Club; (Milwaukee): St Pat's Potluck at The Alliance; (Beloit): Educate and Create Box Office: (414)291-7800 Female Impersonators Show, Club 5; (Madison): 10pm 6pm, open mic at 9pm. Awareness: GenderPAC: The National Showcase. LaCage: (Milwaukee): Female impersonators, Gay Video Club; (Madison): Screening of trick and Prague Movement for Gender Civil Rights Riki Anne Wilchins. the dancers and guests. Customer Appreciation night, no cover; Buddies, one mainstream feature, one Gay porn. 8pm, call Exec. Dir. and founder of Transsexual Menace is the only Showtime 11:30pm. (608) 244-8675 evenings for location, more info. speaker on the national stage pursuing a post identity Queer Year Pride Week at Beloit College, The Alliance; vision of politics based on the work of post modem theo- COMMUNITY DAILY EVENTS (Beloit): Educate and Create Awareness: Pride Dance, one rists. Radical, funny, angry and impassioned just as s/he AA Meetings, Galano Club; (Milwaukee): 10:30am: Group BAR SPECIAL EVENT of the final events offering a DJ, great music, and a house is. One Night Only. 7:30pm, Moore Study Lounge, 394 (Step/Topic); 10:30am: Al-Anon Papillion Group; 6pm: No. of queers! One Night Only. 10pm, Psi Psi, Beloit Pearsons Hall, College Campus: free and open to the pub- St. Pat's & 28th Anniversary. Baligame; (Milwaukee): full SCA (Sexual Compulsives): 8pm: AA Group 1394 (Big Book). College Campus; free and open to the public, (608) 363- lic, (608) 3634490. Food, Fun. Buffet at 7pm. Door Prizes all night long. Sing 7pm, Galano Club, 2408 N. Farwell Ave.; (414) 276-6936 4490. Rainbow U Lecture Series, Milw. LGBT Community along with Dave Wiggins at the piano. Coctail hour prizes & Catholic Church Services, Prince of Peace; (Milwaukee): A Revolution of Womyn in Poetry, Kuumba Productions; Center; (Milwaukee): John Goldstein discusses LGBT and drink specials. 5pm -on. church community that not only welcomes diversity but cele- (Milwaukee): Open Mike is open to all women as a multi- labor movement history. Every 3rd Thursday, 6:30- brates it. 9:30am 1138 S. 25th St. (414) 645-8786. SPECIAL experience crossing the barriers of race, class, ori- 8:30pm; Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St.: (414) 271- COMMUNITY cultural Celebration Services, New Thought Community Church; and disability through poetry and performance 2656. entation (Milwaukee): Experience a different kind of church that EVENTS poets/ performers should call (414) 271- art. Interested respects your unique spiritual path. Youth education and Movie Night, SAGE; (Milwaukee): Everything Relative a 2656 for more information. One Night Only. 7:30pm, Milw. PERFORMING ARTS teen program, weekly classes in Universal Spirituality. Every provocative comedy about a group of women who went LGBT Community Center. 170 S. 2nd St. Sunday, 10:30am, Congregation Emau-El, 2419 E. Kenwod PREMIERES through college together and reunite when two of them Speaker Prof. Joe Oder, Frontier's Gay Bi Men's Group; Blvd.; (414) 273-1970. Fiddle Festival, Pabst Theater; (Milwaukee): On have their baby boys circumcised. Especially for women (Madison): Elder, professor of Sociology and Languages & Celtic Chorus Practice. Perfect Harmony; (Madison): Practices 7- St. Pat's Eve... A Rich tapestry of fiddle sounds derived but men welcome. 6:30pm, Small Meeting Room. LGBT Cultures of Asia at UW-Madison is currently teaching a 9pm.at Grace Episcppal Church, 116 W. Washington. Ed from three Celtic Nations. From Ireland: Kevin Burke; From Community Center. 170 S. 2nd St.; free. course in LGBT studies. He'll discuss this new course (608) 849-3861. Scotland: Johnny Cunningham; Brittany: Soig Siberil. being offered at UW. One Night Only. 6pm, Call Dave at Non-denominational Religious Service, Metropolitan 7:30pm, 144 E. Wells St.: $21, (414) 286-3663. (608) 241-2500 for location and more information. Community Church; (Milwaukee): 11am 1239 W. Mineral VISUAL ARTS PREMIERES COMMUNITY SPECIAL PERFORMING ARTS St. (414) 383-1100 PineapplE, Political Individuals negotiating exchange.atti- Gallery: Rouault, Michael H. Lord Gallery; (Milwaukee): A EVENTS tude plus pride lesds to Equality; (Sheboygan): Newly selection of 10 prints from the series The Miserere by PREMIERES Playwright, Performer Carolyn Gage, Room of One's Own: formed LGBT support group in the Sheboygan Lakeshore French Expressionist and Modern master Georges Jazz Guitarists Jim Hall and Mark Whitfield, 200 Hal (Madison): Reads and performs excerpts from her book 20 ilitiLight March 15 - 21, 2000 www.wilight.com

area, meeting the needs of the community. Socialize, dis- Lesbian 12 Step Al Anon Group, LGBT Community Center; OTO BY JOAN MARCUS cuss and participate. 7pm, Call (920) 451-8722. (Milwaukee): Meets every Tuesday ; 12 step recovery group Square Dancing, Cream City Squares; (Milwaukee): for relatives or friends of alcoholics. The only requirement for Lessons and dancing every Sunday 1-4pm, call for location: membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a (414) 445-8080. relative or friend. 7:30-9pm: LGBT Center, 170 S. 2nd St.. Worship Services, Metropolitan Community Church; (414) 271-2656. (Appleton): Every Sunday, 7pm; 815 N. Richmond. Living With AIDS/HIV, WYOU: (Madison): Cable Channel 4 Worship Services, Metropolitan Community Church; (Green 6pm Bay): Every Sunday, 11am. 3607 Libal St., Alloeuz. Nothing To Hide. WYOU; (Madison): Cable Channel 4 4pm PFLAG Outreach, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays; (Milwaukee): Chapter representative available for 20 COMMUNITY support, education and advocacy. Feel free to drop in, par- ents. too! 6-9pm: Milw. LGBT Community Center, 170 S. Gay Men's Writing Group, MIlw. LGBT Community Center; 2nd St. (Milwaukee): First Thursday and third Monday of the month, Positive Support Group, ARCW LaCrosse; (LaCrosse): 6- for writers, poets, essayists and all other wordsmiths. Write, 8pm, 1707 Main St., Suite 420, (608)785-9866. 2nd and share and critique each others work. 6pm 170 S. 2nd 4th Tuesday every month. Street: call (414) 271-2656. Pride Band Rehearsals, (Milwaukee): Bi-weekly rehearsals. 7-8:30pm MCC Church, 1239 W. Mineral St. (414) 933- everyMOIL 3743 • Queer TV, GPU; (Milwaukee): Warner Cable television show, COMMUNITY DAILY EVENTS MATA channel 47. 7pm AA Group, Galano Club; (Milwaukee): This M group focus- Sappho's Al Anon Group, Center; (Milwaukee): Lesbian 12 es on spirituality and meets at 7:30pm every Monday. 2408 step Al Anon Group for relatives or friends of alcoholics. N. Farwell Ave.. (414) 276-6936. 7:30-9pm; Milw. LGBT Community Center. 170 S. 2nd St.; Rainbow Alliance for Hope, UW Oshkosh LGBT Group; (414) 271-2656. (Oshkosh): Meets weekly at 9pm generally in Reeve Union. Youth Drop In Activities, Project Q; (Milwaukee): Other special events, too. Call (608) 206-3182 or email: Socializing, tutoring, art projects, movies, game nights, sup- [email protected] port & discussion groups. 4:30-9pm. Milw. LGBT Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St. (414) 223-3220 21COMMUNITY Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, PFLAG; (La Crosse): Meets every third Tuesday from 7-9pm at BAR SPECIAL EVENTS Crossroads, United Campus Ministries, 126 N. 17th St. Call Ultra 80's, Club Boom; (Milwaukee): Premiere of weekly (608) 787-0466. special, DJ spins the best of the 80's Dance & New Wave. $2 buy in, $1rail, Miller & Bud. 8pm-close. every till0•0 2 Year Anniversary, Fluid; (Milwaukee): Prizes All Night Long with Bill, Jimmy and Staff. BARS DAILY EVENTS COMMUNITY Male Dancers, Club 219; (Milwaukee): Amateurs welcome Culture and Commodity in Papua New Guinea, MIAD; to audition. bring a t-strap. no g-strings allowed. 10:30pm (Milwaukee): SELLING THE SEPIK, with George Ulrich, Petula Clark (Norma Desmond) and Lewis Cleale (Joe Gillis) in "Sunset Boulevard", COMMUNITY DAILY EVENTS Curator of African and Oceanic ethnology of the Milw. Public which opened Tuesday and runs through Sunday at the Marcus Center. AA meetings. Galano Club; (Milwaukee): 5:30pm: M Museum will discuss the impact of tourism and Western visi- For tickets call: (888) 612-3500 Group 40-94 (Over 40 Group-Topic); 7pm: SCA Meeting Blue tors on New Guinea culture. A film will accompany the talk Group (Sex Compulsives); 8pm NA Meeting (Narcotics which is held in conjunction with the exhibition The Tobin Force; (Milwaukee): The task force hosts a discussion to EVENTS Anon.) 7pm, Galano Club, 2408 N. Farwell Ave.; (414) 276- Collection of Melanesian Sculpture. One Night Only. 7pm, explore and share ideas regarding the development of a 6936 Todd Wehr Auditorium, MIAD, 273 E. Erie St.; (414) 276- shared-use commercial kitchen. People who.are currently Comedienne Suzanne Westenhoefer, Full Moon Gay By God's Will, Milwaukee MCC; (Milwaukee): Warner 7889. operating or considering investing in a food-related business Productions at Barrymore Theater; (Madison): Suzanne is Cable television show, MATA channel 47. 8pml Hunger Task Force Discussion on Shared Use. Hunger Task and want to learn more about a great opportunity to expand on the tour trail again, this time with a stop in Madison for or enhance their businesses should attend. 4-5pm at Center her crazy antics. She'll be joined by special guest Zrazy, M= MEM MEM MEI St. Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. For more info contact called Ireland based world jazz funksters. One Night Only. Melisa Santimo at (414) 777-0483. 8pm, Barrymore, 2090 Atwood Ave.; $17.50 adv./$19.50 door, (608) 241-8633. HIV+ Gay Men's Social, BESTD Clinic; (Milwaukee): Tired of bars? Looking for people like yourself to spend time • COMMUNITY 23 together? Drop-in center provides the setting and opportuni- swIE ty. Last Saturday of every month. 8-Midnight 1240 E. Brady SPECIAL EVENTS St. (side door, closest to street) (414) 353-4798 119 The Politics of Parody: Beauvais Lyons, MIAD; Movie Night, Community Center; (Milwaukee): Stop by and (Milwaukee): Master printmaker Lyons blurs the line enjoy Sex, Lies and Videotape. from 7-9pm. Milw. LGBT ► fight to Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St.; (414) 271-2656. between fact and fiction in Reconstruction of an Aazudian Temple, and intriguing satire of archaeological exhibitions VISUAL will discuss his exhibit which is on display through April 1. ARTS PREMIERES One Night Only. 7pm, Eisner Museum, MIAD, 208 N. Water Cathy Cook's Beyond Voluntary Control, Angles Women St. (414) 276-7889. Working in Film and Video; (Milwaukee): Filmmaker Cathy Cook will introduce her new film, and the program will also r our Door! I include the filmmaker's earlier works. This evening is a ben- 21COMMUNITY efit for Angles Magazine. One Night Only. 7pm, MIAD's Eisner Museum. 208 N. Water St.: $10, #6 students, (414) • Subscribe to. . . SPECIAL EVENTS 963-8948. Annual Meeting/Luncheon, SAGE; (Milwaukee): A big ! inhit event in SAGE's year. Open to the public for the first time. Those with paid membership pay $15, non members $20. PHOTO BY: BRENT NICASTRO Lunch includes choice of entree, salad, rolls, vegetable, cof- i.1111111 fee, or tea. Reserve by March 20. Entertainment by the Fest City Singers, door prizes. Social hour and cash bar from 12- 1 Lunch at 1 followed by entertainment and Subscription: 26 issues (half year) prizes. Astor St. Restaurant, 920 E. Juneau. 6:30pm, Small Meeting ❑ First Class $52 • El Third Class $35 Room. LGBT Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St.: free. Make cheeks payable to: WILight, LLC, and Mail or fax to: HIV Testing and Counseling, Big Mama's/Walker's Point 225 S. 2nd St, Cafe; (Milwaukee): Provided anonymously by the BESTD Milwaukee, WI 53204, Fax: 4M.226.0096 Traveling Clinic.9pm-midnight. 1106 S. 1st St. Name VISUAL ARTS PREMIERES Address Classic Movie: A Night at the Opera, Charles Allis Art • Museum; (Milwaukee): This 1935 film stars the Marx City State Zip Brothers as the play havoc at the opera in one of the best Signature comedy films ever made. One Night Only. 7:30pm, Allis' Great Hall, 1630 E. Royall Place; $3 Public; $1 kids and 0 Cash (in persc,n only) LI Check El Money Order FOCAL. stu.& srs.: (414) 278-8295. Payment III VISA 0 MC El DISCOVER Cad Number: 25 BARS SPECIAL

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