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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Celebrates the Sounds of Black History Throughout February he Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating Black History Month with a series of virtual events and programs honoring Tthe extraordinary contributions that African Americans have made to rock & roll music. Fans can also head to the museum, which is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, to amplify their experience with the Rock Hall’s featured exhibit “It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope & Empowerment.” A cornerstone to the Rock Hall’s Thursday, February 11th at 7 p.m. EST programs and outreach, the Black History Jackie Venson performance and interview Month celebration highlights stories, Follow and watch on Rock Hall’s provides opportunities for dialogue, and Facebook and YouTube pages reflects on the contributions and legacies of Texas native Jackie Venson, the first African- African American artists. American woman to win the category of Inspired by the sounds of Black history, “Best Guitarist” at the Austin Music Awards the Rock Hall’s virtual events and programs last year, performs a virtual 30-minute live include: set and post-show interview with Jason Every Friday in February Hanley, Rock Hall’s Vice President of New Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Education and Visitor Engagement, discussing her trailblazing career.
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Love Yourself Love Your Partner By Joyce Mitchell ebruary 14th – Valentine’s Day – a time to share love and hearts. Capital City AIDS Fund (CCAF) promotes caring for Fone another – more than ever – during these challenging times. Our Play, But Play Safe team is back at Badlands and Faces distributing condoms – and now hand sanitizers – via our custom A modern approach to Trusts and Estates. We use technology dispensers. efficiently to keep costs down while treating clients with care During these difficult times of COVID-19, and consideration like they are members of our own family. it is invaluable that we care for one another – more than ever. Love and compassion will Services Include: get us through. And that means staying safe Full Service and DIY Estate Planning Options and preventing more cases of both COVID • Trust Administration • Probate Estate and HIV. We know both pandemics cause Administration • Conservatorships • Guardianships potentially deadly viruses. That is, unless we use prevention. That’s why CCAF continues Call us: (916) 520-3712 to distribute condoms in bars. We encourage you to use them – and Play, But Play Safe. Visit our website: familywealthlawgroup.com Condoms will not, however prevent Coronavirus. You must remain vigilant. Wear a mask. Use our free hand sanitizers given away via our dispensers in the bars. Social distance unless you’re with someone you know well. It’s not exactly the old days, but life is worth it. Have fun but getting sick or spreading virus to others, is not worth letting Family Wealth Law Group, your guard down. CCAF embraces the U=U campaign and Professional Corporation widely promotes it. The concept is yet 3626 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste. 300, another way of protecting yourself from Sacramento, CA 95864 contracting HIV. Testing for HIV is imperative to remain healthy while also keeping your partner safe. U=U means Undetectable=Untransmittable. In other Robert Glatter, MD, of Lennox Hill words, if a person living with HIV is on HIV Hospital School of Medicine in New York meds and has a consistently undetectable City said that since the COVID pandemic viral load, the virus cannot be transmitted to began, he has not seen a significant increase a sex partner. This is Treatment as in the number of patients testing positive for Prevention. Again, it’s why knowing your HIV. “That said,” he continued, “I have taken status and taking action is imperative. care of a few patients in the emergency So many positive steps forward have been room with newly diagnosed COVID-19 who taken with the treatment and prevention of incidentally tested positive for HIV. HIV is HIV/AIDS. Still, researchers report that part of the diagnostic and lab evaluation patients newly infected with HIV are being when we evaluate patients at high risk for diagnosed in greater numbers now because COVID-19, or who are found to be positive they are showing up at hospitals with for COVID-19. It is vital to know their HIV symptoms similar to COVID. We must status in the setting of such a viral illness.” remain vigilante. Neither of the pandemics has gone away. David Pitrak, MD of the University of Still, on both fronts there are things you can Chicago reported that during the first eight do to protect yourself. Be proactive, test months of the COVID-19 pandemic, his regularly for HIV and test for COVID if you institution found new cases of HIV at a rate suspect exposure. Get vaccinated for of nearly 15 percent per year. In contrast, the Coronavirus when you are able, and always annual rate during the previous four years seek treatment if you are diagnosed with was 6.8 percent. The good news is that all of HIV or COVID. We don’t want to see more the newly diagnosed cases reportedly people dying from either virus. We know entered treatment. love will win. When you love yourself.
8 Outword Magazine February 11, 2021 - February 25, 2021 • No. 665.5 outwordmagazine.com Trans and Queer Youth Advocacy: A Family for Everyone By Judah Joslyn (He/Him/His) 020 was a challenging year for everyone; from social reckonings to Covid-19, many people felt the harsh effects 2that 2020 brought. For Trans and Queer youth, the isolation and decrease community connections were met with a decline in mental health. But through the pandemic one organization in Sacramento has been a place to call home. The Trans and Queer Youth Collective (TQYC), which serves Trans and Queer youth in grades 6-12, provides free affirming and therapeutic services to the greater Sacramento area and beyond. Started in 2019, the goal of TQYC has been to provide free mental health services to young Queer and Trans people. Since its start, it has been able to grow and provide a wide range of affirming resources. In August of 2020, TQYC hired Judah Joslyn as the Transgender Advocacy Director to further the program’s efforts to provide safe and affirming care to Trans youth. “Becoming a part of TQYC has been one of the most fulfilling career choices I have ever made”, says Judah. “As a Trans man, I didn’t have access to these kinds of programs growing up, and if I had, it might have lessened the struggle I faced at that Get A Heating System Tune-Up Now, age.” His position has enabled the program to add a mentorship Be Comfortable All Winter Long program, additional support groups, and expanded crisis support services. “2020 and even now in 2021 Trans and Queer youth are struggling. In some cases, they are stuck at home with families that do not support them and the impact of not supporting their kids and its toll on the youth. And this impact has been even greater over the last year during “My goal is to create the pandemic because these youth are home all the time with their families struggling to spaces for youth to be feel love and acceptance.” Heating • Air Conditioning • Air Cleaners themselves...” The goal of TQYC has always been to provide affirming and safe spaces for Trans for and Queer youth. This goal has been even dealing with reduced access to affirming more important over the past year as mental $ Outword support and care,” said Judah. With his health issues have increased and isolation 79 (Reg. $89) Readers position and the switch to a virtual platform, has become the norm. But fortunately for TQYC has provided a safe haven for the everyone involved in TQYC, they have all youth and even helps the youth have tough been able to create a family of love and and uncomfortable conversations with their support to help everyone thrive through even families. As the Transgender Advocacy the most difficult of circumstances. As Judah Director and lead on the mentorship puts it, “My favorite part about TQYC is that program, Judah expanded the programs’ it isn’t just a 9-5 job, but rather it a place to ability to reach past the youth and help find yourself and your chosen family. These bring education about Trans and Queer youth help me through everything issues to their families, schools, and happening just as much as I help them, and communities. together we can thrive”. “My goal is to create spaces for youth to To donate, get involved, or learn more 916-481-0658 be themselves and more often than not help about TQYC, please go to Facebook www.HotCold.com create safe spaces where they can advocate @tqyouthcollective, Instagram CA Lic# 464658 for themselves about their needs as Trans @transqueeryouthcollective, or email youth. So often, parents do not understand [email protected]. outwordmagazine.com February 11, 2021 - February 25, 2021 • No. 665.5 Outword Magazine 9 Enchanting Carousel Joins the Waterfront Wheel at the Old Sacramento Waterfront n addition to the 65’ Waterfront Wheel that has been safely and spectacularly entertaining visitors to the Old Sacramento IWaterfront since it debuted in October 2020, a Front Street Carousel is now in place to further dazzle and delight the community. Both operated by Brass Ring Amusements, the attractions are located in Waterfront Park (on Front Street in front of Rio City Café). To help keep the community safe, safety protocols are in place that include physically distanced line queues, regularly sanitized carts (with employee disinfecting of high-touch surfaces, restraints after patrons disembark, etc.), and contactless payment and admission.
Both the Waterfront Wheel and Front may ride if adult is standing next to them Street Carousel are operating every day, holding them as they ride (one paid ticket seven days a week as conditions allow. allows for adult + child). For physical Hours of operation for both are Monday distancing purposes, middle horses will through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. be closed to riders, allowing only the and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. inside and outside horses to be ridden. to 9 p.m. (with special holiday hours upon All Waterfront Wheel and Front Street occasion). Cost to ride either attraction is Carousel rides are first come, first served. $6 per rider per ride. Waterfront Wheel Due to the popularity of the entertaining riders must be at least 42” to ride alone attractions, the vision is to continue both outdoor attractions until further notice. and all must be in the same household in To add to the fun and share the each open-air cart (that holds up to four experience with others, riders are people). With 30 horses and two sleighs encouraged to capture images of riding from which to choose, Front Street the whimsical attractions, post them on Carousel riders must be at least 36” to ride social media and tag alone and children under 36” in height @DowntownSac and @OldSac. 10 Outword Magazine February 11, 2021 - February 25, 2021 • No. 665.5 outwordmagazine.com “That man is richest whose pleasures are cheapest.” – Henry David Thoreau
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The 2021 International Winemakers Summit Honors Diverse Winemakers inemaking is a centuries old profession originating in Old “I’m so excited to celebrate 12 Black winemakers, to honor them for their contributions in the wine industry and being the face of possibilities for the next generation of Black World France and yet, in 2021 little is still known about winemakers. There are over 10,000 wineries in the US. Winemakers of African descent Wthe rapidly increasing growth of diversity in the industry. represent less than 1% of this industry,” said IWS and The Black Winemakers Scholarship With an estimated 80,000 wineries worldwide, the US is 4th in the Fund founder, Marcia Jones. “With the increase of wine sales last year, I feel it’s time to celebrate Black professionals across all industries, and my goal for Black History Month and world in wine production. beyond is to encourage consumers to support Black winemakers.” Often absent from the narrative are the independently run, Black-owned wineries with In addition to supporting winemakers of color, the International Winemakers Summit will roots dating back as far as the early 1940’s with John June Lewis, Sr. of Virginia. Serving as host a virtual brunch with three award-winning chefs, Chef Jerome Brown, author of a vehicle to further increase awareness of the diversity in the wine industry, Urban Carolina Soul, and competitor on Extreme Chef and the Food Network; Chef Sabrina Connoisseurs is partnering with Uncorked & Cultured a lifestyle media platform, to host the Tinsley, co-owner of Osteria La Spiga and Iron Chef contender against Bobby Flay; and inaugural 2021 International Winemakers Summit (IWS), a virtual 3-day event highlighting Ricky Simpson, Jr., chef to the Atlanta Hawks and 8th Place winner of the World Food some of the world’s most esteemed winemakers of African descent. Competition. Placing an emphasis on diversity, the 2021 International Winemakers Summit sessions Throughout Black History Month, Urban Connoisseurs in partnership with Uncorked & will educate consumers on varietals available in a virtual marketplace, informative panels Cultured are embarking on a #BuyBlackWine campaign that involves the upcoming Urban moderated by world-class Sommeliers and will feature 12 Black award-winning winemakers Connoisseurs Wine Club offering members the opportunity to receive quarterly shipments of from around the world. The Sommeliers will cover topics such as Wine Trends; Terroir and four varieties of wines from four different Black winemakers. In addition, Uncorked & The Difference; The Diverse Aromas and Flavors in Wine; and so much more. The 3-day Cultured will host weekly interview segments of wine industry professionals, distributors, summit will educate everyone from the novice to the connoisseur and will take place wine shops, and wine reviews from winemakers of African descent. The multi platform February 19-21, 2021. campaign will create experiences for consumers to understand the growing legacy of diverse winemakers, and a directory as a resource for wine enthusiasts to be intentional in supporting the advancement of equity in the wine industry. Website: https://www.internationalwinemakerssummit.com/ About Urban Connoisseurs The mission of Urban Connoisseurs is to affect sustainable growth in the wine community by increasing the number of American winemakers of African descent in the US, create opportunities for the next generation to pursue various careers in the wine industry, and maintain brand and legacy for the Generation After Next. About Uncorked & Cultured Uncorked & Cultured is a media company that curates original content, e-commerce and experiences to consciously create a destination for consumers and brands that share the same ideals. With a mission to authentically and unapologetically connect Black consumers to wine, wellness, culture and adventure lifestyle.
Marie Ines Romelle: Marie Césaire Champagne Featured winemakers across the African diaspora, include: 1. Chris Christensen - Bodkin Wines (Sonoma, CA) 2. Phil Long - Longevity Wines (Livermore Valley, CA) 3. Theodora Lee - Theopolis Vineyards (Yorkville, CA) 4. Marie-Inès Romelle - Marie Césaire Champagne (Champagne, FR) 5. Raymond Smith - Indigené Cellars (Paso Robles, CA) 6. Cheramie Law - Cheramie Wines (TX) 7. James Moss - J Moss Wines (Napa Valley, CA) 8. Tinashe Nyamudoka - Kumusha Wines (Breedekloof Valley, SA) 9. Steve Byfield - Nyarai Cellars (Niagara, CN) 10. Nicole Kearney - Sip and Share Wines (IN) 11. Shae Frichette - Frichette Winery (Red Mountain, WA) 12. Dan Glover - L’Objet Wines (Healdsburg, CA)
Chris Christensen: Bodkin Wines Tinashe Nyamudoka: Kumusha Wines outwordmagazine.com February 11, 2021 - February 25, 2021 • No. 665.5 Outword Magazine 13 Warm Up Valentine’s Night by Mixing Cocktails Like A Pro hake, rattle and roll…make season cocktails red hot after learning to mix cocktails like a pro and warming up that Sspecial Valentine with tempting cocktail recipes from Tahoe Blue Vodka. The possibilities are endless with mouth-watering drinks such as the (let’s get) Dirty Vodka Martini, the classy Red, White & Night or even the tasty Tahoe Blue Hard Lemonade. With Tahoe Blue Vodka consumption up a whopping 40 percent more compared to just one year ago, local adults are clearly enjoying the smooth taste more than ever before. In short, TAHOE BLUE TASTES BETTER. Tahoe Blue lovers are in good company supporting the award-winning vodka that is based locally in the Sacramento area (Rancho Cordova). In fact, Tahoe Blue is currently the fastest growing vodka brand in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Based on sales data, more and more consumers are learning the art of mixing up cocktails at home – which is no surprise given bars have been closed for nearly a year – and Valentine’s night is a perfect time to drink in the hot new trend while impressing that thirsty Valentine at the same time.
Dirty Vodka Martini Ingredients 3 oz Tahoe Blue Vodka 1 oz Dry Vermouth 3 Cocktail Olives Ice Directions Fill shaker halfway with ice Pour 3 oz Tahoe Blue Vodka over the ice Add 1 oz of Dry Vermouth Top shaker with ice Shake for 5-10 seconds Pour into martini glass Garnish with cocktail olives Red, White & Night Ingredients 2 oz Cabernet Sauvignon Wine 2 oz Tahoe Blue Vodka 1 oz Simple syrup 1 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice 4 Blueberries 3 Blackberries 1 Lemon Wedge Directions Add all ingredients over ice and stir Garnish with blueberries, blackberries, About Tahoe Blue Vodka and a lemon wedge Founded in 2012 by Matt Levitt, Tahoe Blue Vodka is inspired by and crafted with Tahoe Blue Hard Lemonade Lake Tahoe sourced water. Using a unique Ingredients 3-vodka blend of grapes, corn and sugarcane, 8 oz Tahoe Blue Vodka this expertly crafted spirit is gluten-free and 24 oz Blueberry Lemonade known for its clean, crisp taste and smooth ¼ cup Thinly Sliced Fresh Ginger finish, giving consumers a taste of the Tahoe 3 Lemons lifestyle year-round. Originally sold out of Soda Water the back of Levitt’s car, the brand is now the Directions fastest-growing vodka brand in California. Mix 3 parts lemonade to 1 part Tahoe Blue Since its conception, the brand has won Vodka numerous spirit competition awards Throw in a handful of thinly sliced fresh including the 2019 SUNSET International ginger Spirits Competition Best of Class, Gold Award, and also earned a Double Gold Squeeze lemons into pitcher Medal in the “Best Domestic Vodka” Refrigerate at least 2 hours category by The Fifty Best in 2020. Through Pour into glasses and top with soda water its parent company, Tahoe Spirits, Inc., Tahoe Many more delicious cocktail recipes are Blue Vodka has already donated over $100K available on the Tahoe Blue Vodka website of its proceeds to organizations that work to at www.tahoebluevodka.com/recipes, perfect protect Lake Tahoe and its surrounding for special occasions and/or to make any environment. For more information, visit night special and spirited. www.tahoebluevodka.com. 14 Outword Magazine February 11, 2021 - February 25, 2021 • No. 665.5 outwordmagazine.com Baby Dolls On Blu-ray By Chris Narloch lder men lusting after younger women has been a thing in Hollywood (on and off-screen) since the earliest days of Osilent films. Some of those scenarios have produced terrific entertainments that comment on our society’s obsession with youth and beauty. The two films below would make a dynamite double- bill that I’m calling “Baby Dolls On Blu-ray.”
Sue Lyon stars in “Lolita.” four Academy Award® nominations, Golden Mason, Peter Sellers, Shelley Winters, and Globe® Awards for Baker and Kazan, and a Sue Lyon (as Lolita) hits it out of the park British Academy Award for Wallach. Don’t under Kubrick’s expert direction. miss this funny, sexy, dark comedy classic. Mason plays Humbert Humbert, a “Baby Doll” will be available on Blu-ray this European professor who relocates to an Carroll Baker stars in “Baby Doll.” Feb. 16. American suburb and proceeds to marry a Baby Doll the same bed – is about to expire, and a fight lonely widow (Winters) in order to get close This movie was hot stuff in 1956 -- so with a sly business rival (Eli Wallach) for Lolita to her sexy teenaged daughter. much so that it was denounced by the baby doll’s affections is about to begin. Although there is a newer big-screen Only Nabokov’s screenplay was Oscar- Legion of Decency -- and it still sizzles today. In “Baby Doll,” as in “A Streetcar Named adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov’s infamous nominated, but “Lolita” is now considered Times are tough for cotton miller Archie Desire,” director Elia Kazan and writer novel, starring Jeremy Irons and directed by one of Kubrick’s finest films. The Blu-ray of (Karl Malden), but at least he has his Tennessee Williams broke new ground in Adrian Lyne, this 1962 classic version this title has been out for some time and is teenaged child bride (Carroll Baker), who’ll depicting sexual situations, and as a result, directed by Stanley Kubrick is the one you currently available. soon be his wife in title and truth. the movie was banned in many countries need to see (and, really, own). To purchase these and other great Warner The one-year agreement keeping the and condemned by Time magazine. Nabokov actually wrote the screenplay Bros. titles, please visit couple under the same roof – yet never in Ultimately, the film also earned laurels too: himself, and a great cast that includes James www.wbshop.com/warnerarchive
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The lead actors in “The Strong Ones” Cowboys I am a big fan of Steve Zahn, and the handsome actor gives another compelling performance as a troubled, newly separated dad who unwisely takes his trans son into the Montana wilderness without telling mom, who is transphobic. In addition to Zahn, “Cowboys” features topnotch work from Jillian Bell as the mother and Ann Dowd as a sympathetic detective. “Cowboys” is available to stream via https://www.angelikaanywhere.com
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A still from “Cowboys” Supernova Although it’s slow to get going and sometimes difficult to watch, this poignant drama features stellar performances by two great actors, Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth, who play longtime lovers facing the end of their relationship, as Tucci’s character slips into dementia. You have to be in the mood for something serious, but “Supernova” rewards viewers with a deep commitment to a challenging story about love and loss. “Supernova” will release On Digital beginning Feb. 16.
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