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COVER STORY 8 Rochester Hills citizens speak out LIFE REAR VIEW 6 | Youth find their voice at Ozone Ypsilanti 9 Transgender Pride in the Park 17 Hanging with Hal 26 Puzzle BTL Photo: Crystal Proxmire 10 Shifting the HIV research paradigm 18 ‘Ruby’ almost sparks Hal Sparks Photo: Michael Higgins 14 Between Ourselves 27 Horoscopes 21 Out of Town NEWS OPINION 28 Classifieds 22 Happenings 4 Hungry4Equality gets worldwide attention 11 Creep of the Week 29 Dating Diet 7 REC looks to end the chill 12 Thinking Out Loud 23 Horrors rock Augusta stage 7 Federal Judge hears health care challenge 13 Parting Glances 25 Sound problems distract from “Henry V” 30 Deep Inside Hollywood www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 3 Lots of people I am Hungry “believe in equal rights for “4 Equality and I am LGBT folks, but they don’t striking because I want know that a hard working Michigan to be safe for gay person can be fired our families. from their job just because they are gay. ”

Day 1 ” Day 3 Day 5 Affirmations Executive Director Affirmations Kat LaTosch The Network Executive Director Dave Garcia Pat Ward

People just don’t Most states are We need to do realize how bad Michigan a better job educating “ lucky to even have one “ has become on equal “ community center. In everyone about the rights. If they knew, Michigan there are so extreme anti-equality they’d act. I wanted to many, and now we can environment in this do my part to help raise Day 2 Day 4 influence representatives state, so things can their awareness. begin to change. Kalamazoo Resource Center KICK-Detroit Executive Director as a solid front. ” Executive Director Zach Bauer ” Curtis Lipscomb ” WEEK 1 Hungry4Equality Strike Gets Worldwide Attention BY CRYSTAL PROXMIRE the couch in the name of their organization. The Network. There may also be an open house all starve,” “gay people shouldn’t be allowed to After their shift, each has gone back to their where Ward will talk about the efforts. get married or adopt,” etc. We also got a few ‘this For some, being an active citizen means hometowns with energy and information that Overall Ward’s excited about the collaboration. is stupid’ or ‘this won’t help anything’ comments scarfing down a chicken sandwich at a fast food will help them carry on the fight for equality in “When I joined the CCN group this is exactly as well. I’m glad though that the vast majority joint. But for the people involved in the 100-day their region of the state. what I thought we should be doing. Most states is overwhelmingly excited with this campaign. hunger strike, activism is about more than just a Ray Magdaleno of Detroit Latinos took day 7 are lucky to even have one community center. It’s really exciting knowing that the community one-time show of support. Hungry4Equality is a of the strike. “It was amazing. Very uplifting to In Michigan there are so many, and now we can centers all over Michigan are 100 percent behind 100-day strike relay where strikers sit on camera see families walk by and stop and read the signs, influence representatives as a solid front.” this effort and working together,” Varner said. for 24 hours in the window of Affirmations, and genuinely interested in what they were reading.” Ward did several media interviews while she An email came from England for example, sustain themselves only through liquids for one He was referring to the giant posters in the was in town, including a half-hour discussion from a woman named Angela Burrow. “I don’t day at a time. front window of the Affirmations Community that was taped by a graduate student for a live in Michigan, or even in the U.S., but I just The relay-style protest has been in force for Center. The poster lists the reasons for the documentary about gay rights. Word of the wanted you to know that I will conduct a 24-hour over a week now, and community center partners strike and a list of six politicians whose anti-gay protest has spread worldwide, and Affirmations hunger strike as a show of support. Please let me are excited about the progress. “People are really legislative work is harming the community. Communications Director Cass Varner has know when your campaign starts so I can join paying attention,” said Affirmations Executive Other leaders had similar responses. “It was counted over 100 different articles about you in spirit. I am lucky in that here in the UK. Director Dave Garcia. “The story has made it to nice to see all the people walk by on the street it, including some overseas. Anti-equality I have the same rights as everyone else. Apart media throughout the world. And now it’s time and wave to us,” said Pat Ward of The Network publications as well as mainstream media have from I can only have a civil partnership instead to keep the momentum going.” in Grand Rapids. “Some came in and started also picked it up. of a marriage, but even that looks like it will be Leaders from all eight community centers in talking to us, to tell their stories. Everyone was “The story kind of took a couple of different changing in the next couple of years. Take care Michigan completed the first week of hunger really nice, and I never felt like we were just forms when it was released so there wasn’t really and good luck with the campaign.” striking. The cohesiveness of the Community shoved in a corner.” any surprise to that, however, I was surprised that Now that news of the hunger strike has spread, Center Network shows a historically high level Back home in Grand Rapids the torch a couple of fundamentalist groups picked it up Garcia and the Center Network partners must of teamwork, and the statewide effort is a strong carries on, as Ward prepares to report about the and used the story to feed their anti-gay rhetoric. work hard to keep the momentum going. They beginning to everyone in the state working experience in the Network News. They’ve also I was also surprised initially when we put this are seeking out strikers and strike supporters, and together. Each day of week one, a different hung a banner in their building and provide out on our social media streams, how many reaching out to any celebrities, bands, nonprofit community centere executive director took over information about the strike to those that use instant anti-gay rants we received - “I hope you groups, political leaders who would like to take

4 BTL | August 9, 2012 www.PrideSource.com It’s not enough “to accept your LGBT acquaintances and loved ones, you need to actively work for their fair and equal treatment under the law.

” Day 7 Detroit Latinos Ray Magdaleno

(Striking) was “amazing. Very uplifting to see families walk by and stop and read the signs, genuinely Day 6 interested in what they were reading. Jim Toy Community Center Board President Terry McGinn ” the stage. “We need people to get involved. We “Activism is this unobtainable thing they need community members and allies. Change want to do, but can’t because of work or family will only come if people stand up with us,” said obligations, or because they just don’t know how. Garcia. This is a way to do something to get involved and When the hunger strike opened up to the be a part of something bigger than you,” he said. general public on day 8, Alex Allen of Ferndale Bauer said going without food was not hard, was the first in line. The Oakland University and that Affirmations staff made the whole student is studying English and communications, experience easy by providing lots of good and hopes to work for a nonprofit one day. conversation and support. After his 24-hour stint, “I think it’s every individual’s responsibility to Bauer headed back to the west side of the state, take care of the community and educate people stopping first in Ann Arbor to grab a sandwich about the issues, take political action and be from Zingerman’s Deli. public about it. We can’t expect people who are For more information about the hunger strike, already established as leaders to do it on their including how to sign up to be a striker or strike own,” said Allen. supporter, go to the movement’s website at www. “The thing that bothers me the most is HB hunger4equality.org. 5039, the bill that takes away the human rights ordinances cities have worked so hard to put in place. I find that to be hugely discriminatory in and of itself, but also it limits us to be able to INFO expand. It limits the rights of communities. Cities should have ordinances that include everyone Hungry 4 Equality and doing it city by city is a way to show this is The Community Center Network, comprised of important to the cities,”she added. eight organizations across Michigan has united Overall, Allen said, people need to act. to bring awareness and urgency to their local “Contacting their representatives, writing letters, communities about the assault LGBT people are under in the state. making phone calls, educating their friends about what’s going on, staying up on the issues. People can learn more about the project which Research and stay knowledgeable,” she said. will run continuously at Affirmations Community Executive Director Zack Bauer of the Resource Center in Ferndale, by visiting Center in Kalamazoo said this is the perfect time >> www.Hungry4Equality.com for individuals to hold the spotlight as activists. www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 5 Youth Find Their Voice at Ozone Ypsilanti

BY CRYSTAL A. PROXMIRE I’ve been coming here They can come in here and grab food out of the fridge, or we have canned food and stuff they If you want to see a success story since I was 13 and it’s given can take with them.” unfold on stage, visit the Heritage “ Doing a video for Ozone House was just Festival’s Frog Island Stage on Aug. me a lot of stability. I have a one of the many fun things she’s done over the 18 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and look years. One video was a contest for Toyota where for Tiffany Cho, Trisha Gwinner and job and I get to help the youth Gwinner was one of the youth featured doing other youth from Ozone Ypsilanti and that come in now ... We all work on stage and in the studio. Community Records. “I would have never have thought I’d be Ozone Ypsilanti is a youth drop in need help sometimes. able to perform in front of so many people. But center that provides food, counseling, job without Ozone I would never have found the music side of me,” she said in the video. training, connections to social services –Trisha Gwinner of Ozone Ypsilanti’s Solo Program and other resources. Most importantly Sue Dvorak, development associate at Ozone they provide a safe space for youth to ” House, is impressed with the work that youth have hang out and learn from positive role put into the various programs, including their models. It is an offshoot of Ozone musical pursuits. She pointed out that for House Ann Arbor, where youth find the Frog Island Concert the youth helped transitional living assistance as well as write the grant that funded the show, and other supportive programming. they produced it and will be performing. Community Records is a music-based Even though it may be the last performance nonprofit that spreads music education with Community Records, it’s not the end with songwriting competitions, of all that Ozone has to offer. performances, and helping youth produce Photo courtesy of Ozone House by Myra Klarman their own music. Unfortunately the founders of the five-year-old organization Work Zone will soon be hitting the pause button while they “We’re sad to see Community Records figure out the future. This is all the more reason taking a break,” Dvorak said, “But to see the performance on the 18th. But what makes me we want to keep an emphasis on the Cho and Gwinner came up through Ozone programs that are continuing. Work Zone Ypsilanti while the music program was at able to do it, is I want that is a program that is helping get the youth its height, offering plenty of fond memories. “ employed, and we’re really focusing on Upstairs in the Ypsilanti location, is a recording message to be heard. For some that. Ozone started in 1969 as a place for studio where Community Records would help people it’s scary but if you want runaways, and we’ve kept evolving to youth with their recordings and even making meet the needs of youth. Right now the music videos. The experiences of making your message to be heard economy is an issue for our youth.” music, recording it and doing live performances In addition to the show on Aug. 18, has given the young people experience that has you need to face it, Ozone House supporters are looking helped them excel in other areas of life as well. forward to the Center’s biggest fundraiser –Tiffany Cho of Ozone Ypsilanti of the year, an Evening at the Farmer’s Market. On Friday, Sept. 7, there will Singing in Korean ” be an open-air dinner at the Ann Arbor At “almost 19,” Cho is confident but humble Photo courtesy of Ozone House by Myra Klarman Farmer’s Market celebrating local chefs, in her abilities, often doing cover songs from her local businesses, and Ozone House’s favorite bands unabashedly before an audience. Speak Out in Chicago, where we used poetry small groups. Ozone Ypsilanti offers an open service to youth in our community. This She and dance partner Chris Lewis perform for advocacy. performance space every Monday from 5:30 annual event features an elegant meal prepared songs like “I Love You,” “I’m the Best,” and “We had a coach for poetry that taught how to - 7:30 p.m., where youth like Gwinner can do by local chefs, wine, beer, a signature Ozone “Clap Your Hands” sung in Korean just like hit get us writing and how to get us thinking. The poetry or music in a non-judgmental place. House drink, live entertainment, and a silent band 2ne1 does. experience was phenomenal. Youth from all over Wednesdays are Pride Zone, a meet up of LGBT auction. Last year, the event attracted over 300 “I love 2ne1,” Cho said. “They’re the female the world were speaking their minds. …Before youth and their allies. guests and 90 volunteers - raising more than version of Big Bang. I love them because in the first performance all the groups got together Gwinner is 18 and has been coming to the $70,000 to support their services. Reserve seats Korea girls are supposed to wear skirts, but 2ne1 and said our name and what we were there for.” center since she was 13. She is now part of the by contacting Sue at [email protected] wears Addias guy shoes and pants.” Cho said Cho grew in her boldness, and said that in Solo Program, which helps young adults get an or at 734.662.2265 x26. she likes to sing in Korean because it “brings high school people would come up to her and ask apartment and learn to blossom into adulthood culture” wherever she performs. When she begins her how to overcome nervousness. “I’m just as by teaching them life skills and helping them Washtenaw Community College in the fall she’ll nervous as you are,” she would say. adjust to living on their own. She also works INFO be continuing studies in three languages: Korean, “But what makes me able to do it, is I want at the center, doing cooking for the youth on Spanish and Japanese. that message to be heard. For some people it’s Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Ozone Ypsilanti Being involved in Ozone House, and being scary but if you want your message to be heard “I’ve been coming here since I was 13 and it’s For more information about the Ozone House visit encouraged to sing the way she wants, has you need to face it,” she said. given me a lot of stability. I have a job and I get to their website at Gwinner is a little more reluctant to perform, help the youth that come in now,” Gwinner said. helped her in her education path and given her >> www.OzoneHouse.org a way to express herself that she may not have and still is not sure if she will perform at the She is going on to study culinary arts in college Heritage Festival (though hopefully this article and says she really enjoys being able help the For more information about the Ypsilanti Heritage had otherwise. Festival, go to “They advertised a poetry slam at my high will help nudge her in that direction). She younger people who come to the center. school,” she recalled. “They really liked my has participated in the Community Records “We all need help sometimes,” she said. “It’s >> www.YpsilantiHeritageFestival.com poetry and they asked me to go on to Project songwriting workshops and has performed in nice to have that kind of help just for the kids.

6 BTL | August 9, 2012 www.PrideSource.com Ruth Ellis Center Looks to End the Chill Campaign Seeks to Help More LGBT Homeless Youth DETROIT – The Ruth Ellis Center is the spaces where homeless LGBTQ youth are launching a major crowd-funding and awareness living. The images will be released on the Ruth campaign, End the Chill: Where Homeless Ellis Center’s website (www.ruthelliscenter.org}, Youth Sleep this Winter, to bring aid this winter and Facebook and Twitter pages, with a link to to Detroit’s homeless LGBTQ youth, many of an Indiegogo fundraising page, (www.indiegogo. whom live in horrifically unsafe and unsecured com/EndTheChill), where the public can donate. conditions. The funds will ensure that the Ruth The goal is to raise $20,000 by the night of Ellis Center’s Second Stories Drop-in Center is its annual benefit, Voices, to be held Sept. 20 open additional days as a warming station for at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit the youth. (MOCAD). Actress and comedian Wanda Sykes, “There are more than 800 homeless youth who is making a special guest appearance at on the streets of Detroit daily, which comes as Voices, will announce the results of the End the a surprise to many people because the youth Chill campaign at the event. work very hard to remain under the radar,” “It costs approximately $1,700 per day to said Laura Hughes, Ruth Ellis Center executive operate the Second Stories Drop-in Center. If director. “We are using our strong relationships we reach our fundraising goal, we can keep and the trust we have built with these youth to the drop-in center open one more day per week gain exclusive access to the spaces in which throughout the winter months,” said Hughes. they stay, shed light on the horrible conditions The Ruth Ellis Center’s Second Stories Drop- in which they live, and raise money to provide in Center is currently open three days per week the youth with more access to safe space at the and offers youth resources such as full meals, Ruth Ellis Center.” gender identity support groups, on-site mental The Ruth Ellis Center will release 10 health therapy, laundry facility and clothing, a captivating images with accompanying narratives cyber center, and recreation. every week from Aug. 1 to Sept. 20, to chronicle Federal Judge Hears Challenge Against Michigan Domestic Partner Health Care Ban DETROIT - The American Civil Liberties employees in committed relationships while Union asked a federal judge Tuesday to strike heterosexual employees can marry and maintain down a state law that bans many public entities family health protections. from providing health insurance to the domestic “The governor tried to pass this unfair statute partners of their employees. The ACLU also off as a cost-cutting measure,” said Kary L. asked the judge to block the ban until a decision Moss, executive director of the ACLU of is issued. Michigan. “Yet, this law will have no impact on The ACLU and Kirkland & Ellis LLP state spending, but will have a huge impact on are representing five gay and lesbian public families who have lost the security of caring for employees, as well as their long-term domestic their loved ones.” partners who either have lost their health The law only bars domestic partners from insurance or will lose their insurance shortly as receiving health care coverage, while allowing a result of the law. government employers to offer these benefits “We have no interest being in a legal battle to all other family members, including parents, with the state of Michigan, but standing up for siblings, uncles and cousins. the rights of our families is more important right “This discriminatory law serves no purpose now,” said Peter Ways, an Ann Arbor teacher other than to single out a small minority of people whose partner will lose his benefits. “This law and deprive them of critical protections,” said targets gay families in a very specific way, Amanda C. Goad, staff attorney with the ACLU sending the message that we don’t count and Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Project. that we are not wanted. The state cannot retain a “The state is unconstitutionally interfering with high quality work force with this type of policy the benefit plans established by city and county in place.” governments, school districts, and community The lawsuit charges that the new law colleges, and that’s hurting hardworking discriminates by forcing local employers to employees and their families.” cancel family benefits for gay and lesbian www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 7 Breakthrough Survey to Focus Rochester Hills Citizens Speak on Needs of LGBT Out After Council Refuses to Seniors DETROIT - A new survey was launched Discuss Human Rights Ordinance Aug. 3 to assess the needs and concerns of Michigan’s older adults who identify as LGBT. The survey was created through a partnership between the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, Gay Elders of Southeast Michigan and the LGBT Older Adult Coalition of Michigan. BY CRYSTAL A. PROXMIRE Its genesis makes Michigan the first state in the nation to collect statewide information about ROCHESTER HILLS - There are signs LGBT older adults. welcoming people to Rochester Hills, which The survey addresses questions of label the city as “progressive,” though a group relationships, employment, financial planning of citizens called Rochester Hills Together is and retirement, housing, transportation, and starting to have their doubts. At the July 30 health care. city council meeting several used the public “We already know from smaller studies that comment time to ask their elected officials why LGBT older adults are significantly more likely they would not put a human rights ordinance to be poor and living alone,” explains Kathleen proposal on the agenda for public discussion LaTosch, co-chair of the LGBT Older Adults and a vote, even though it has been in discussion Coalition of Michigan. “Only 1 in 9 has children since last November. to help care for them and few have partners or “Seems like we’ve been talking about this family members to assist with day-to-day needs. issue for the better part of a year now, and They may avoid healthcare altogether out of fear here we are again,” said resident Brian Kersey. of mistreatment by care workers, putting them at “It still deserves to be on the agenda so that greater risk for health complications, and even everyone one here can take an up down vote… premature death, as they age.” But I have a sneaking suspicion to the reason Rochester Hills resident Brian Kersey requesting the ordinance be on the agenda July 30. Right Councilperson LaTosch emphasized the need to reach those why an up down vote doesn’t happen is because Mark Tisdel seen arguing against the request. who may not know this survey exists, including some political cowardice is happening. People the very elderly or those not connected to don’t want to take an up down vote in front of standard information streams. the public because they don’t want the political claim-right at the expense of our endowed and by a simple ordinance you could see….There The Older Americans Act - the federal law repercussions of saying no to this… Tell the unalienable property rights.” has to be a message to the state and federal that supports most aging and disability services public how you really feel about this issue.” Two other councilmen echoed the sentiment that this is an important issue. And nothing is in the states - acknowledges LGBT older adults The Council’s response was resounding. “I that human rights only happen at the state more important than equal rights. Every human as a group for whom special efforts should be do not support an ordinance, I’m not hiding level. One refused to comment. And only one, should be treated the same no matter who the made in light of the challenges they face. “This anything,” said Council President Greg Hooper. individual is.” survey is an exciting response to the OAA,” said “This is a federal and state issue. I think the effort While council refused to vote, residents did Laura Champagne, board chair of the Gay Elders is great… but the focus needs to be at the state make their voices heard. Among the dozen or so of Southeast Michigan, a group that is seeking level. I talked one-on-one with all our council who spoke were gay students from local schools, affiliation with the nationwide SAGE (Services members here and there is no support that I’m I simply cannot, and will parents, a transgender woman, and straight allies and Advocacy for Gay Elders) organization. aware of for an ordinance here in Rochester who all want Rochester Hills to be the 20th city “More importantly, the effort evidences a strong Hills and I made the decision not to put it on not, vote for a newly created to adopt an inclusive human rights ordinance. partnership between the Office of Services to the the agenda.” “ Flint, Traverse City, Detroit, Ferndale, Ann claim-right at the expense of Aging and the LGBT community.” Councilperson Adam Kochendefer stated, “at Arbor and Mt. Pleasant are among those that “The survey gives older LGBT adults and the end of the day, you need four votes…and our endowed and unalienable have enacted ordinances letting LGBT people those with disabilities an unprecedented voice there’s a huge generational gap in the polling know that if they live in or visit those cities in identifying their concerns and needs to public on this issue.” property rights. and they are discriminated against, the law is officials in charge of meeting those needs,” One councilperson even accused the group behind them. added Jay Kaplan, a co-chair of the LGBT Older of trying to “construe a new claim-right.” In cities without local ordinances, individuals - Councilperson Mark Tisdel quoted several Adult Coalition and head of the ACLU’s LGBT Councilperson Mark Tisdel quoted several founding fathers about the fundamental can be fired just for being gay. They can be Project. “We are asking that all eligible people founding fathers about the fundamental value of property” ownership and argued denied service at restaurants, hotels, print shops to help by answering this Michigan LGBT Aging value of property ownership and argued that that discrimination is a right. and other businesses. And as a group gays are not and Disability Needs Assessment.” The survey discrimination is a right. “What rights and protected from hate speech that is addressed to targets both those over the age of 50 and those protections are owed to employers and the them as a group, the way that racial and religious living with a disability. landlords? You see, someone owns those jobs. Councilperson Ravi Yalamanchi, supported groups are. Inclusive human rights ordinances The survey takes 15-20 minutes and Someone owns those properties that are being the human rights ordinance idea. “To me, let progressive people know that a community is participants can access it online at www. sought by the new claim-holders. Should nothing supersedes a human right. Every day making a public, conscious effort to be inclusive LGBTneedsMichigan.com, by scheduling a property rights be subordinated to a new claim- discrimination happens in one form or the and to create a culture that is welcoming to phone interview at 517-348-5972 or by emailing right?” other. Kids are treated very poorly….I don’t everybody. [email protected] to schedule an Quoting James Madison, Tisdel said, know when the federal law will pass or the state “The young people standing here tonight interview. “Government is instituted to protect property of law will pass because of how much hatred and may be a minority group. But their parents, every sort. That is its end.” He added, “I simply division is going on. If we could come together their brothers, their sisters, their cousins, their cannot, and will not, vote for a newly created here in our community and demonstrate that we do not tolerate any type of discrimination See Rochester Hills, page 14

8 BTL | August 9, 2012 www.PrideSource.com Struggles, Pride and Support All Shared at Trans Pride BY CRYSTAL A. PROXMIRE

FERNDALE - Bonnie Gibson doesn’t usually “do the whole group thing,” but she did make the trek across the border from London, Ontario to attend her first Transgender Pride in the Park, which took place Aug. 4th at Geary Park in Ferndale. She was among 118 individuals who gathered under the pavilion to share food and mingle with transgendered people and allies. “In London we’ve got the alphabet communities that support each other, but I find it depressing. A lot of people have issues and they need to talk about them, but it’s just not for me. I am very happy,” Gibson said. “We had a Pride weekend in Toronto that was nice. The parade was an hour long. And Attendees enjoying Transgender Pride in the Park. BTL Photo: Crystal Proxmire. See more photos I got to nosing around on the internet and online. it’s a long weekend. I saw this on Facebook Park give Orr an opportunity to bring his internet and groups like Transgender and I thought, I do like to travel and I love to special collection out to people who may Michigan, which offers a variety of online meet new people. I looked at the comments not otherwise make it out to Ann Arbor. resources and ways to connect with other and they seemed so nice and welcoming. It Patrons can also order books through their transgender people. “If you take away my seemed like I’ve got to meet those people.” website www.GLBTBooks.com. Facebook, and my connection to the world, She met other transgender people from Opportunities also abounded for those then you take away my happiness,” she said. places like Grand Rapids, Flint, Ann who do not always get to express themselves. The former coordinator for Transgender Arbor, all around the Detroit Area, Indiana Stephanie Pawloski came out as a transgender Flint, Charlie Ford, was also there. This and Ohio. Folks at the picnic were of in the late 1990s, but has been in and out year he brought friends, who he lured of the closet ever since. The Grand Rapids varying ages and stages in their journeys, down with the promise of meeting other transwoman has lost two jobs, one because and some can only be themselves freely people and with food. He said that the at events like the picnic. of presumptions about her sexuality, and one support group fizzled out because the need Gibson’s wish for women in the she says because of age discrimination. Now wasn’t pressing and people’s schedules community is to be more confident and she and her wife are living with her mother in didn’t match up. He added “a lot of it was to uplift everyone they meet regardless of a home where she can only behave as male, how they are treated. “I like to make people despite being 44 years old. differences with age groups. The support feel comfortable and like they don’t have “Mom says I have four sons and for really needed may be older folks who to keep any face between us. People feel daughters and it’s going to stay that way,” grew up in a different time. Folks that were like they have to be careful what they say, Pawloski said. “I live in a rough and tough coming didn’t really need the support” because a lot of girls are insecure because tumble type of family. My brother pulled a Ta’Kaya Smith said that being from Flint, of how the main line, the mainstream, gun on me because he didn’t like something her biggest problems aren’t from being a views us,” Gibson said. “Smile up and I had to say. He’s the type that has a shaved transwoman, but from the harsh economy. don’t let it get you down. The prettiest head and a goatee and thinks that all men “I’m from the projects and there are a lot of women are the happy ones!” should be like that.” She likened her father, gay and transgender people there. Nobody In addition to breaking bread, who refuses to acknowledge her since she’s really messes with me because I’m from Transgender Pride in the Park attendees come out, to Arnold Swartzneggar, saying, there. There are some ignorant, closed had the opportunity to browse books from “He’s built like him too so he could say minded people. I’ve been threatened, had Common Language Bookstore in Ann what he wanted and back it up.” guns pulled on me, people say stuff. It’s out Arbor, which specializes in LGBT and The problems with joblessness and there. Some people are just ignorant. But I feminist publishing. Owner Keith Orr said family acceptance have taken their toll, live in Flint and what we really need is jobs.” that books for transgender audiences can and Pawloski has landed in the hospital While it can’t solve all the problems due to stress. She says she just wants to be hard to come by. “It gets better all the facing transgender individuals, time,” he said. “But they aren’t always be able to be herself, to be able to work, Transgender Michigan does provide easy to come by. But when people come and to afford not living at home with her support and resources. Their 24 hour in and see our transgender section they’re parents. She said she is lucky to have her very impressed.” wife, though she “gives mixed signals” helpline can answer questions for those Orr said that books by Kate Borstein about how she feels seeing the man she in crisis and their website helps connect are very popular, and that “My Gender married transitioning. “I told her about it people across the state and beyond. Visit our website! Workbook” gives transgender people a good two years after we got married in 94. 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Events like Transgender Pride in the Pawloski’s saving grace has been the both education and social interaction. @YourBTL www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 9 BRIEFS WASHINGTON DC HRC Increases Investment by 1M dollars in Shifting the HIV Research Marriage Ballot Measure States On Monday the Human Rights Campaign announced a further cash investment of $1 million in the four states facing Paradigm: From Treatment to Cure marriage-related ballot measures in November – Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington. The cash infusion BY BOB ROEHR HIV commonly infects part of the immune (see sidebar), using less toxic chemotherapy brings HRC’s contributions to legislative and electoral system known as CD4 cells that circulate in and “normal” stem cells, not ones containing marriage issues in the 2011-2012 cycle to $4.8 million. “Cure” was the fresh buzzword among blood and tissue. The initial hope was that the genetic mutation chosen for Brown. “This is a tipping point year in the fight for marriage equality researchers at the XIX International AIDS treating the infection in these cells might The “transplanted donor cells replaced that requires significant investment,” said HRC President Chad Conference. It was the focus of a two-day result in a cure. But the introduction of highly the patients’ own lymphocytes, and as Griffin. “We are committed to making sure this is the year that pre-conference workshop and a new initiative active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in the this occurred, the amount of HIV DNA our opponents can no longer claim Americans will not support by the International AIDS Society (IAS). The mid-1990s led to the discovery that the virus that was detectible in the patients’ blood marriage equality at the ballot box.” talk of a cure is driving hope but not yet much also resides in resting CD4 cells and HAART cells decreased and eventually became Nationally, support for marriage equality is at 54 percent funding. And the path to the distant goal is only works against active cells. undetectable,” he said in presenting according to a June 2012 CNN poll. Additionally public far from clear. A theory emerged that if one could activate preliminary findings on two cancer patients polls in Maine, Maryland and Washington show majorities “Today is the end of the first step,” these resting cells containing HIV, while on for the first time. of voters favoring marriage for committed gay and lesbian Françoise Barre-Sinoussi said at a July 19 HAART, this reservoir might be eliminated. “We believe that continuous administration couples and polls in Minnesota also show voters there news conference that launched a collaborative David Margolis saw that the anticancer of effective antiretroviral therapy protected opposing the discriminatory constitutional amendment. effort focusing on a cure for HIV. The French drug vorinostat could activate resting CD4 the donor cells from becoming HIV infected,” HRC has established a special ballot measure PAC to aid researcher, who won the Nobel Prize in 2008 cells in the lab. Because the drug was already while the original immune cells became funding of all four states. Today’s $1 million contribution for her part in identifying HIV, has cochaired approved, the University of North Carolina infected and died off. Kuritzkes said they also will be split evenly among Maine, Maryland, Minnesota the IAS effort that has been in development researcher tried it out in HIV patients. saw “a significant decline” in antibodies to and Washington. for three years. The drug “was not very effective,” he HIV, which suggests there is little or no viral In Maine, voters will be asked for the first time in the “We’ve achieved all we can achieve with reported at the conference. He had proven replication going on. country to affirmatively pass marriage for gays and lesbians the current strategies” of treatment, said the principle that it was possible to activate However, patients in the study have been on at the ballot box. Voters in Maryland and Washington are cochair Steven Deeks, “and now we are resting CD4 cells in humans, but he is moving HAART the entire time. The big test will come being asked to affirm legislatively passed marriage equality shifting to the next steps.” He is an HIV on to try other compounds that might do the if and when they stop taking the drugs. Will the laws. In Minnesota, voters will consider a constitutional researcher at the University of California job more efficiently. The process is likely to virus come back? It is likely to be several years amendment to ban gay and lesbian couples from marriage. San Francisco. take some time because those molecules are before we know the answer to that question. “All of these campaigns are winnable but they need “The other reason for now is the so called not approved for use in humans. Marty Markowitz took a look back resources to educate voters and fight back the lies from Berlin patient, Timothy Brown (see sidebar),” Other researchers are wary of the at patients at the Aaron Diamond AIDS groups like the National Organization for Marriage,” said has proved that a cure can work, Deeks said. eradication approach. They fear that, as Research Center in New York. He looked at Griffin. “The country is moving in the direction of equality “We cannot easily find any virus anywhere; with the earlier experience when HAART two key blood markers of immune activation, and a win in any of these states will show that marriage the immune system is back toward normal.” was introduced, eliminating HIV from one CD8+ T cells and soluble CD14. equality is quickly becoming a mainstream, American value.” The collaborative research effort, which is pool of infected cells is likely to reveal other He found they were elevated in most open to all who wish to participate, is not so places where the virus is hiding. HIV-positive patients whether they were on SAN FRANCISCO much a roadmap toward a set location, but The brain is a likely candidate. Some HIV HAART or not. The exception was 31 patients US to weigh gay relationships in deportation more a set of principles for working well drugs do not penetrate the blood-brain barrier who started treatment early (19 to 155 days) together. The hope is that by prioritizing very well and separate genetic variants of the after they became infected with HIV; they had cases, will continue to comply with DOMA questions that need to be answered, using virus can evolve within it. NIH brain researcher levels of immune activation that were similar BY LISA LEFF AND AMY TAXIN commonly agreed upon research tools, and Avi Nath is afraid that if the virus is suppressed to persons who were HIV-negative. sharing information the research process in the body, “HIV will become primarily a CNS “When you intervene early, you kind (AP) - Homeland Security officials reiterated Friday amid might be speeded up. (central nervous system) disease.” of freeze things” in the course of viral pressure from Democratic lawmakers that a foreigner’s It draws upon lessons learned from HIV destruction of the immune system, Markowitz longstanding same-sex relationship with a U.S. citizen vaccine and microbicide research, where concluded. He thinks understanding the could help stave off the threat of deportation. lack of standardization and limited sharing Functional Cure biology behind this might suggest possible Binational gay couples are eligible for consideration under of information impeded progress in the early Harvard researcher Daniel Kuritzkes tried pathways toward a functional cure. a federal program designed to focus resources away from years, and later took much effort to sort out. a variation of the approach that cured Brown low-priority deportation cases and let officials spend more One principle driving their effort is that a time tracking down convicted criminals, said Marsha Catron, cure must be relevant for the entire world, not a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security. just the wealthy few in the developed world. However, the Obama administration will not HIV Cure: Berlin Patient Timothy Ray Brown automatically shelve deportation cases or process green impervious to infection by the virus. card applications involving foreign citizens married to What is a Cure? Timothy Ray Brown, the so-called He announced formation of the Timothy same-sex American partners. “Berlin patient,” is the first and so far Brown Foundation, on July 24, to “fight Catron said Homeland Security will continue to comply with HIV cure research tends to fall into two broad and not necessarily exclusionary only person cured of AIDS. He developed for an innovative cure.” He criticized the a 1996 law that prohibits the government from recognizing leukemia and had to undergo chemotherapy, NIH for not being willing to take risks in same-sex relationships, even as it takes these relationships categories that often reflect the disciplines of virology and immunology. radiation, and a bone marrow transplant, funding new approaches. into consideration when evaluating possible deportation. which first destroyed his immune system, The foundation, at least initially, will not Meanwhile, a lawsuit seeking green cards on behalf of The “eradication” approach seeks to drive HIV from reservoirs where current then gave him a new one. conduct its own research but will offer grants five foreign citizens married to gay or lesbian Americans His doctor searched for and found a one- to those who do. Beyond that the organizers has been on hold while the U.S. Supreme Court considers therapies do not reach, while the “functional” approach looks to strengthen or augment in-a million match of a bone marrow donation were vague on structure, process, how it whether to take up several other cases challenging the that also contained the rare genetic mutation would acquire money, and why contributions Defense of Marriage Act. the immune system to achieve a kind of peaceful coexistence with the infection so (ccr5Δ32). Persons with that mutation lack should be funneled through it rather than that it does not cause serious illness. Either the receptor on the cell surface that HIV other groups supporting cure research such Extended briefs are available online at: would mean the end of daily drugs, if they uses to enter the cell. The transplant took and as the long-established American Foundation >> www.PrideSource.com can be achieved. Brown’s new immune system seems to be for AIDS Research (amfAR).

10 BTL | August 9, 2012 www.PrideSource.com Creep of the Week As Eagle Scouts Return OPINION BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI Louis Medals, Gay Ban Still Firm Sheldon BY DAVID CRARY medals had been returned. He also Scouts’ stance was bemoaned in various noted that about 50,000 of the medals newspaper editorials, ranging from The NEW YORK (AP) - For many are awarded each year. New York Times to the Iowa City Press- BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI “We’re naturally disappointed when Citizen to the Salina Journal in Kansas. former Eagle Scouts, their medals someone decides to return a medal “The Scouts do matter. They do a lot were treasured reminders of youthful ayship Enterprise to base, do you read me? because of this single policy,” he said. of good for a lot of families and boys,” achievement. Yet some are parting I repeat, Gayship Enterprise to base. We “We respect their right to express their said the Journal’s editorial. “But their with their hard-earned medals from are closing in on our target. The U.S.A. the highest echelon of scouting out opinion.” influence and relevance will wane if G will soon be the U.S.G.H.L., the United States of Gay Homo Lesbos. We Beyond the Eagle Scout protests, the they continue to go against a society of dismay over the Boy Scouts of have permission to land. Boy Scouts’ reaffirmation of the no-gays that’s becoming more inclusive, not America’s recently reaffirmed policy That’s the kind of message I imagine Louis Sheldon “intercepting” policy has drawn condemnation from exclusive.” of excluding gays. when he puts on his tin-foil hat. liberal advocacy groups, newspaper Some critics of the ban say it Several dozen former Eagle Scouts Sheldon, the founder of the anti-gay Traditional Values Coalition, editorialists and others. In Washington endures because religious organizations who have taken such steps following penned a pretty amazing homophobic fantasy piece for Charisma state, Republican gubernatorial sponsor about 70 percent of the Boy the July 17 announcement that the Boy Magazine, published online on July 31 and titled “The Plan For a Gay candidate Rob McKenna, an Eagle Scouts’ units nationwide – and these Scouts of America, after a confidential (Domi) Nation.” In it, Sheldon claims that the gays are taking over, and Scout, joined his Democratic opponent, church groups generally support the two-year review, were sticking with that Hollywood is largely to blame. “From kindergartens to city councils Jay Inslee, in suggesting the policy be membership policy. the divisive, long-standing policy of to churches to the Supreme Court, the mainstreaming of homosexuality has changed. According to the latest BSA figures, excluding openly gay youth and adults reshaped everything in America,” he writes. “And one of the most powerful But overall there has been little the Mormons’ Church of Jesus Christ as members and leaders. vehicles by which the gay agenda has accomplished this is media.” evidence of any new form of outside of Latter-day Saints charters more “I can no longer maintain any I know, this is old news. Sheldon is hardly the first person to make pressure that might prompt the Scouts than 37,000 Boy Scout and Cub Scout connection to an organization which such a claim. But Sheldon’s rantings about the homosexual “activists who to reconsider. troops with a youth membership of actively promotes such a bigoted and have masterfully driven the gay agenda for more than 30 years and, with The leadership of the Scouts’ most more than 420,000, the highest figures misguided policy,” Dr. Robert Wise, 59, remarkable success and precision, changed our nation’s cultural mindset influential religious partners – notably of any denomination. Roman Catholic of Chicago wrote to Scout headquarters on homosexuality” have a certain hyperbolic je ne sais quoi. the Mormons, Roman Catholics and parishes charter about 8,500 units with in Texas. “To that end, I am interested Sheldon laments that gay characters on TV are often “portrayed as witty, Southern Baptists – appears to support about 283,000 members. in removing all evidence that I was clever, lovable and just a little quirky,” instead, as I presume Sheldon the policy. And even liberal politicians The Scouts have about 2.7 million ever a Scout.” would prefer, as sad-sack sinners dying of AIDS. seem reluctant to press the issue amid a youth members in all. Another of the protesters is attorney And what has the promo-homo media accomplished with shows like Will tense national election campaign. Chip Turner, a Southern Baptist who Jackson Cooper, 32, a former senior and Grace and that one time Mariel Hemingway kissed Rosanne Barr on For example, President Barack chairs the Scouts’ religious relationships patrol leader of Troop 342 in his Rosanne? “It’s perfectly clear what the Hollywood writers and producers Obama has made no public statement committee, said the no-gays policy is hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. In were doing - grinding away at public morality, using comedy as a vehicle thus far about the Scouts’ policy – a unlikely to change as long as it has the an open letter, he said he was unsure if to overcome the natural resistance of adults, and playing on the curiosity notable void given that he is a staunch support of the churches most active in any of his fellow Scouts were gay. and credulity of children,” writes Sheldon. “By sheer persistence, the gay- supporter of gay rights and also, like all sponsoring Scout units. “But I do know that my now deceased friendly media have been forcing Americans to accept homosexuality as presidents of the past 100 years, is the The Southern Baptist Convention, mother, a lesbian, would not have been a normal and natural choice, whether they believe it or not.” Boy Scouts’ honorary president. back in 1992, adopted a resolution allowed to serve as a den mother First of all, “grinding away” ha ha. Secondly, he’s right. By portraying The American Civil Liberties Union, saying it stood in solidarity with the if her orientation had been public LGBT characters in an even remotely positive way, Hollywood has in its online newsletter, suggested that Boy Scouts in confronting a “sustained knowledge,” he wrote. “The thought managed to trick everybody into believing that LGBT people might be – Obama re-evaluate White House ties to attack because of its refusal to allow that I have invested such a large part could it be? – human beings capable and deserving of love and compassion. the Boy Scouts. The White House press homosexuals as Scout leaders.” of my life with an organization that And America has been forced to accept that such a concept could even office declined comment on the matter, Among the mainline Protestant would have turned my own mother exist when everyone who hates homos knows that isn’t possibly true. and there has been little pressure on denominations that sponsor large away breaks my heart.” Take it from Sheldon. Obama from other quarters. numbers of Scout units – the United Also returning his medal was Martin All of this leads Sheldon to make what is perhaps the most astounding “People are reluctant to force him Methodist Church, the Episcopal Cizmar, 31, arts and culture editor claim I have yet heard in the “culture war” over homosexuality. He writes, to take sides,” said Richard Socarides, Church and others – the picture is less of Willamette Week, an alternative “Today, based on the large number of primetime TV shows that currently a former Clinton White House adviser clear. newspaper in Portland, Ore. feature openly gay characters, you have to believe that the most favored on gay rights. “Everybody knows what Gilbert Hanke, general secretary of He tweeted the news: “Just mailed and most protected type of sexuality is homosexuality.” side he’s on anyway.” the General Commission on United my Eagle Scout medal back to the BSA Wait, I’m sorry, what? Or, more specifically, WTF? What planet is this In contrast to Obama, Republican Methodist Men, said the Scouts’ to protest the ban on gay scouts. Kinda man living on? Because Glee is one of the most popular shows on TV candidate Mitt Romney does have a membership policy would be discussed sad, but important.” that makes homosexuality “favored” and “protected”? Does he even know public position on the Scouts’ policy – soon by a scouting ministry committee In a letter sent to BSA headquarters what those words mean? he politely disagrees with it. and might be an agenda item at a along with the medal, Cizmar detailed If homosexuality were favored and protected in America then it would Back in 1994, during a political board meeting this year. The United his scouting career with a troop in Ohio. not be legal anywhere in this country to fire someone because he or she is debate in Massachusetts, Romney said Methodists sponsor more than 11,000 “Though I did not know at the time, gay. We would not see young LGBT kids driven to suicide by relentless this: “I support the right of the Boy Scout units with about 370,000 youth I was acquainted with a number of gay bullying. Same-sex couples would be allowed to be legally married and Scouts of America to decide what it members. Scouts and Scouters (adult leaders),” have it be recognized by all 50 states. Children being raised by same-sex wants to do on that issue. I feel that The Episcopal Church - which he wrote. “They were all great men, couples would have the full legal protection of two parents, not just the all people should be able to participate ordains openly gay people as priests loyal to the Scout Oath and motto and one the government deems “real.” The list, sadly, goes on and on. in the Boy Scouts regardless of their - has no churchwide position on the helpful to the movement. There is no But look, folks like Sheldon aren’t interested in all of that. After all, sexual orientation.” Scouts’ policy and leaves it to individual fair reason they should not be allowed oppression is the goal. And whenever a teenage boy gets called “fag” and A Romney spokeswoman, Andrea congregations to decide if they want to to participate in scouting.” has the shit kicked out of him, whenever a gay man or lesbian dies and Saul, said in an e-mail that this remains sponsor a Scout unit. More than 1,100 Deron Smith, the Boy Scouts’ leaves behind a partner with no legal recognition, whenever another state Romney’s position today. Episcopal churches do so. national spokesman, said there was no passes an anti-gay “marriage” amendment, Sheldon’s camp celebrates. Beyond the political arena, the Boy official count at his office of how many But hey, gays always have Glee. www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 11 Freedom and Chicken Sandwiches Vol. 2032 • Issue 776 August 9, 2012 PUBLISHERS Is standing up for LGBT rights tantamount to censorship? Susan Horowitz & Jan Stevenson to chicken sandwiches, but here goes. mayors is spouting off anyway. As individuals Each of us has a right to vote with our wallets they can express their opinions, even if they can’t EDITORIAL Thinking for any reason. Money talks, and talk is protected actually head Chick-fil-A off at the city limits. Editor in Chief by the Constitution (see the Citizens United case We can support their bully-pulpit leadership, or Susan Horowitz Out Loud for a vivid example of that). A Chick-fil-A scream outside of [email protected] boycott is a lawful, City Hall because Entertainment Editor and I’d even argue, I’m baffled by the sudden uproar Chris Azzopardi American, thing … well, almost any [email protected] over CEO Dan Cathy’s comments in reason. Personally, OPINION BY ABBY DEES to do. Meanwhile, Associate Editor evangelicals get to support of the “Biblical definition” I suggest a nice Benjamin Jenkins boycott you, me or note to Mayor Gray [email protected] am so happy I decided to stop eating Kermit the Frog for of marriage. It’s not like he said for tweeting about Arts & Theater Editor chicken last month. It had nothing to do boycotting Chick- “hate chicken,” Donald V. Calamia, with the Chick-fil-A brouhaha, but rather, fil-A (and Kermit anything surprising, considering [email protected] I which gets my a chance encounter with a sweet wandering hen has boycotted Chick- that Chick-fil-A has funded groups vote as best new CREATIVE in Minnesota. That story’s for another time, fil-A, by the way). term describing Art Director but for now I’m relieved that I got to have my Dan Cathy’s remarks like the Eagle Forum, Focus David Ano, [email protected] chicken sandwich mourning period privately, are offensive, but I’d the intersection of without having to hear everyone’s opinions still defend his right on the Family (founder James inequality and fast Webmaster & MIS Director about it on CNN. Kevin Bryant, [email protected] to speak. Dobson recently declared that food. However, when I was still a chicken eater, I’d Rahm Emanuel, If this still Production Assistant already boycotted Chick-fil-A (sigh – I loved however, as the “Glee” was in the hands of “the seems convoluted, Benjamin Jenkins, [email protected] their sandwiches). They’d been donating scads mayor of Chicago you only need to Contributing Writers of money to anti-gay groups for years and even doesn’t get to ban Enemy”), and Exodus (praying the remember one Charles Alexander, Michelle E. Brown, founded a “pro-marriage” organization through Chick-fil-A from Dana Casadei, Abby Dees, Jack Fertig, gay away…but not very well). If thing: Imagine Todd Heywood, Howard Israel, Lisa Keen, their charitable wing, WinShape. They’re not his city; neither Richard Labonte, Michael H. Margolin, the first company I’ve stopped patronizing for does Boston Mayor he’d sung the Lumberjack song if the tables Jenn McKee, Jason Michael, Kate Opalewski, political reasons (Carl’s Jr., Dominos, Walmart Thomas Menino nor were turned and Anthony Paull, Andrea Poteet, Crystal Proxmire, and even the Salvation Army are on the list too), John Quinn, Eric W. Rader, Bridgette M. Redman, D.C. Mayor Vincent in full drag, now that would’ve politicians were Leslie Robinson, Romeo San Vincente, and will probably not be the last. I thought this Gray. This is because allowed to ban was one of the core concepts in capitalism – been a fabulous shock. Gwendolyn Ann Smith, Jody Valley, our Constitutional local businesses D’Anne Witkowski, Dan Woog customers create demand not just for products guarantee of free for publically but for business practices as well. It’s almost a speech only applies to government action. You Cartoonists supporting LGBT rights. 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Parting Glances

OPINION BY CHARLES ALEXANDER

BY CHARLES ALEXANDER

y fledgling journalist days began at Harry Burns Hutchins Intermediate School, as contest editor for the MHutchins Star, during my senior year. Three times that long-distanced semester when the four-sheeter was published I’d dream up contests based on riddles. (Q:Who’s a moving vehicle plus a flotilla of ships? A: Mr. Van Fleet, gym teacher. That sorta simplistic thing.) I also did drawings and wrote a poem for “The Coach and Four,” the school’s year book. Looking back at my poem recently stumbled upon in a Detroit Public Schools bound anthology, I appear to have been rather morbidly introspective for my young, just post-pubscent years, age 15. “The Clock.” Ahem, it goes: “Our dusty old clock sits on the shelf/ Ticking softly there by itself/ Slowing counting the hours away/ As night turns to another day./ Winter, summer; the whole year through/ Tick tock, I hear it, do you?/ We grow old and pass away/ But the clock goes on/ From day to day.” (For decades now I’ve been meaning to have my poem set to music but I haven’t found a gay composer worthy of matching suitable mood music -- non-contrapuntalist, overly acoustic, no hint of boom-box rap -- to such a prescient literary gem.) As a lark while attending my second semester at Wayne University I asked Frank Gill, Wayne Collegian journalism advisor, whom I met through my then partner Ernie, if I might try my hand at reviewing something for the paper. “How about it, Frank?” said Ernie, who was writing music reviews. “I’ve been mentoring Al’s aesthetic tastes, inspirationally, emotionally -- occasionally physically as well. Give him a byline opportunity. Let’s see what happens.” Gay friendly Mr. Gill, gave me the nod and a go ahead to the paper’s chief editor. I was off and running. (I still am. Both.) My first review was of a dance concert choreographed by modern dance mavin Harriet Berg at Wayne’s Jessie Bonstelle Theater. (Harriet, at 80-something-young, is still around, and, one way or another, actively promoting dance. She’s founder of Detroit’s famous Madam Cadillac Dancers.) I remember little of Harriet’s performance back then, except a pas de deux, set to the hauntingly lovely music of the Bachianas Brasileiras by Hector Villa-Lobos. The piece is for five cellos and soprano. (It was, as performed by Harriet ,“lyrical.” Another piece she did in near-total darkness with flashlights was anything but.) There’s just a possibility that I also had a reviewer’s “first.” Mentioning it here is timely. It was a performance of Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” also at the Bonstelle. It was the local debut of a yet-to-be-discovered star. Raymon Lee Cramton was Oberon, King of the Faeries. (No comment.) Ray, who died recently, was TV’s Medical Center Chad Everrett. Off stage he was a frequent reveler at Verne’s Bar, a theatrical gathering place for actors, on Wayne’s campus. Ray’s agent, Henry Willison, also “discovered” Tab Hunter, Rock Hudson, Troy Donahue, Rory Calhoun. (My, my. Small world.) I wasn’t paid for my Wayne Collegian reviews, but earned a by- line, saving my handful of column comments, insights, sarcasm as samples of presumed mastery of Journalism’s 5 Ws. Who. What. When. Where. (And, Why Not!) [email protected] www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 13 Between Ourselves Dream Cruise’s Michael Lary

BY CRYSTAL A. PROXMIRE

FERNDALE - Behind the scenes of the mammoth hot-rodding, classic-car-loving, traffic-jam-celebrating Woodward Dream Cruise is an activist and event enthusiast named Michael Lary. He’s been event coordinator of the Ferndale Dream Cruise since 2005, and has a long history of bringing people together, not just over cars, but also over gay pride. Dream Cruise takes place August 16-18 in Downtown Ferndale.

What events have you worked on prior to the Dream Cruise? 1 I was the coordinator of “PrideFest” from 1992 to 2002, and founder of South East Michigan Pride, the parent non-profit organization of PrideFest Celebration, Michigan’s Lesbian & Gay ComedyFest and the Michigan Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. I was owner and operator of Just 4 Us in downtown Ferndale from 1997 until early 2005. My first pride event was at the Royal Oak Community College in 1991. Times have certainly changed since then…and that’s primarily awesome! Back in 1991, we weren’t visible yet. The community wasn’t ready to be Out. Loud and Proud. Now, here it is 2012. How times have changed. Due to determination, commanding voices and faces being seen, we are linking to a wider audience of acceptance. What are some things readers may enjoy about Dream What do you enjoy about event planning? Cruise this year? The challenge. Trying to make your vision become a In Ferndale, we will be attempting to feature two new reality. When first taking on the challenge of coordinating 4 2 activities; “Cars In Art” where artists will create and paint an the Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise I did not “get it.” It took a automotive theme on vehicles, and “Restoration Academy” where couple of years and speaking with car enthusiast before I realized a group of young and retired engineers will build a classic car on what the Dream Cruise was all about. It’s not just about the car. location. Both of these activities will begin on Thursday, Aug. 16 It’s also about the pride, passion and joy that comes from owning, in hopes of completion by Saturday, Aug. 18 afternoon. You can building and driving the vehicles from days gone by. The Ferndale watch the process as it happens. Woodward Dream Cruise stars are the cars followed by the things that make being at an event exciting, entertaining and fun. To Has being gay caused any problems in your work? build community you must bring people together. Special events Absolutely not. If there were, I would feel sorry for the bring commonalities to the same space. You make new friends fool. My coworkers are wonderful people. and discover new art, music and delicious elephant ears! 5 What else should people know about you? What goes into planning the event that people may not I don’t own a classic car…yet. think about? 3 Coordinating the event begins in early February 6 involving sponsorships, logistics, volunteer recruitment, merchandise sales, website updates and event promotions. I also For more info go to www.ferndaledreamcruise.com represent the City of Ferndale on the Board of the Woodward Dream Cruise, Inc., as Vice President.

still be denied housing for being gay. Simply because of who ® Rochester Hills I am, I can be denied services that others take for granted,” Continued from p. 8 Rinehart said. The co-founder of the Rochester Adams Gay-Straight Alliance nephews, their friends, step parents, aunts and uncles are an also addressed council, sharing what he has seen first-hand. overwhelming majority. They’re organized and they do not “Some LGBT students even at my own high school have forget,” said Rochester Hills Together member Tim Mauer. He said had their best friends turn their backs on them. They’ve been that with the exception of Yalamanchi, “Council chose strategy ostracized by their own parents and closest family members just over integrity,” and that the gay youth and their allies “will not for being who they are. These LGBT teens are bullied for being forget who stood up for them tonight after eight months of us who they are and for something they cannot change….Now how asking you to stand by them.” do you think these kids feel if the government does not protect Nick Rinehart was among the students who spoke. “In June them? Let’s show these kids they have something to look forward I graduated from Rochester High School with a 3.9 GPA. I’m to in life – full equality under the law without discrimination.” going to the University of Michigan next year. But no matter how successful I might be in life, I can still be fired just for The next Rochester Hills City Council meeting will be Aug 13 at 7 p.m. being gay. No matter how financially independent I am, I can

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INFO Hal Sparks 7 and 10 p.m. Aug. 17 Magic Bag 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale >> www.themagicbag.com

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al Sparks is talking about his breakthrough role in “Queer as Folk” Hwhen he suddenly interrupts himself. “As far as taking the role, it was not a problem because you could tell from the script, you could tell from the content that it was worth...” he says before trailing off. “I’m sorry,” he says politely. “Could you hold on a minute?” The phone goes silent, minutes lapse and then his chipper voice returns. “Sorry, it was my dad. I never keep my dad on hold for long.” Known as one of the talking heads on VH1 staple “I Love the 80s,” E!’s former mainstay “Talk Soup” and the groundbreaking Showtime drama “Queer as Folk,” which followed gay men and women in Pittsburgh, Sparks, 42, owes a lot to his father, who introduced him to comedy somewhat by accident, when he won a crate of comedy records in a bet. Poring over those discs – by legends like Lenny Bruce, Woody Allen and Richard Pryor – Sparks said he was inspired by their ability to make audiences laugh. “As far as physical reactions you could have somebody do, it’s pretty much laughter and orgasm,” Sparks says. “And laughter’s way easier to make a living at long term. You may be able to make people laugh until you’re nearly dead. I think the window of being paid to give them an orgasm is probably a 12-year one at best.” If he was looking for longevity, Sparks, who will bring his stand-up comedy to the Magic Bag on Aug. 17, picked the right path. After growing up in Kentucky without a television until he was 15, his family moved to Chicago in his teens, where stand-up comedians flourished. “In Chicago, stand-up comedy in general and acting are really blue-collar professions,” he says. “There’s no mystery to them. It’s something you work at to get better, get hired and get better jobs for better pay. So once I realized it was a job like any other that you could practice at and get better, I was like, “Well then, Photo: Michael Higgins See Hal Sparks, page 19 www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 17 ‘Ruby’ Almost Sparks ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ Duo Go Rom-Com Route For New Film

BY CHRIS AZZOPARDI suggesting he take full advantage of this – recollection of a relationship. If you could i.e. make her tits bigger – for “the sake of erase an ex, would you? “Ruby Sparks” The idea of love with a make-believe men everywhere.” works similarly – it’s about making the mate isn’t a novel concept. (Ryan Gosling, He doesn’t adjust her boob size, but memories before they even start. Much as an awkward loner, was all about his Calvin doesn’t let his super-writing go to like Kate Winslet in Kaufman’s film, Kazan blow-up doll in “Lars and the Real Girl.”) waste. Too distant? Not peppy enough? A plays the burst of fresh air, the woman who Except the concept of “Ruby Sparks” is few key strokes and voila. And then it gets helps lift Calvin out of his mopey low. a novel: Calvin Weir-Fields (Paul Dano) complicated. Calvin starts to recognize In her first major role, Kazan is instantly is an author suffering from a bout of his abusive nature on Ruby, reeling into likable with a cool sassiness that breaks writer’s block when, as part of an exercise a crazed meltdown that’s not typical rom- gender boundaries. She’s not afraid to put suggested by his shrink, a character – a com territory. Self-deception, it turns out, up a fight when shit hits the fan. shiny red-head plucked out of a pixie-girl has consequences. The casting of Annette Bening and dream – comes to him. But not just on the After impressively filling small roles, Antonio Banderas as Calvin’s hippie page – in real life. most notably as the color-blind kid who parents is shoehorned as simply a way Ruby (Zoe Kazan) appears in his took a vow of silence in “Little Miss to get veteran-actor cred. “Ruby Sparks” apartment one day, making eggs like it’s Sunshine,” Dano is the perfect Calvin is too good for that sitcom-y kind of not strange that she found her way from with his scholarly look, precocious nature writing. But otherwise, the script, created Calvin’s clouded, crazy mind into his and the ability to alternate light comedy by Kazan under the direction of husband- kitchen. It is strange, and Calvin’s not the and dramatic darkness (he did the latter wife duo Jonathan Dayton and Valerie only one who thinks so – his brother, Harry especially well in 2001’s “L.I.E.,” as a Faris (the twosome also did “Little Miss (a hilarious Chris Messina), doesn’t believe troubled teen in a relationship with a much Sunshine”), only makes light of some of Visit our website! the absurdity of such a ridiculous scenario. older man). Empathetic to the core, Dano the sillier possibilities (like the breast http://www.pridesource.com Until he meets her. makes an otherwise hard-to-like egomaniac augmentation). Calvin and Ruby have that freewheeling, the very person we can all relate to – who What’s really going on here is a Add our fan page! teenage love thing going, and then he doesn’t want to control their own destiny? poignantly metaphorical drama about love Search: “Between The Lines Newspaper” realizes just how much power he has over It’s the flipside of “Eternal Sunshine of and all its imperfections. Now excuse me her: the words he writes can alter their the Spotless Mind,” Charlie Kaufman’s while I go write a novel about a gay guy Follow us! entire relationship. His brother is floored brilliant film about a memory-zapping who has Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s dorky @YourBTL by this whole puppet-master dominance, procedure that could wipe out any personality and Zac Efron’s man-bod.

18 BTL | August 9, 2012 www.PrideSource.com ® Hal Sparks Continued from p. 17 I don’t really intend that’s what I’ll do.” on getting married, but that That approach landed him his first television “ doesn’t mean I can’t believe show, at age 18, hosting the short-lived game show “Treasure Mall.” He then went on to fully in the rights of gay people host “Talk Soup,” before landing the job on “Queer as Folk.” to get married. And it has brought him other suprises as well. Days before our interview he threw out “To me, it was really important that everyone the first pitch at a Pittsburgh Pirates game after know I’m straight, and I don’t really intend on the team adopted as their good luck charm a getting married, but ”that doesn’t mean I can’t hand signal he created for cult leader Zoltan believe fully in the rights of gay people to get in the 2000 stoner comedy “Dude, Where’s married,” he says. “It’s just the right thing to My Car?” do, and I think as a straight ally it bridges a gap. “It was one of those magical, bizarre, silly, You can’t always sound like you’re preaching to fun things,” he says. “I don’t know how you’d your own choir. “ expect it but this was certainly off-the-charts When he’s not performing stand-up by unexpected.” himself or with the popular Sexy Liberal He was less shocked by how quickly he Comedy Tour, lending his voice to the Disney accepted the role of a gay character on “Queer as Channel’s “Lab Rats” and spending time with Folk.” A longtime supporter of gay causes and a his 14-month-old son, the comedian, a devout self-described straight ally, Sparks said he never heavy metal fan, is living another dream – had second thoughts about it despite assumptions performing with his band, Zero 1. viewers made about his sexuality. “It’s all there: all the undue and unearned “I guess in the beginning there was a basic attention from the opposite sex or even the same belief that everyone on the show was gay,” sex if that’s your proclivity,” he says about his Sparks says. “It was just kind of a rumbling that rock career. “All the joy of expressing music went along. If you play a doctor or a cop on a emotionally and physically onstage is exactly TV show in America, at some point someone will as it’s described.” run up to you in public and say, ‘There’s been Fans aren’t used to seeing him trade jokes an accident, come help!’ That’s just the kind of for guitar riffs, but he said he doesn’t let that society we are. You can’t even afford to take it bother him. as a compliment.” “My motto has always been ‘care enough Though the assumptions never bothered him, not to give a shit,’” he says. “You have to care Sparks, who is also active with charities like enough to really deliver for everyone – for the AIDS Walk and the NOH8 campaign, chose to audience, for the people listening – but you address them so the public would realize how also have to care enough not to care if they many LGBT allies exist. want to stop it.” www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 19 1 12 7 Cool Cities 11 5 10 Birmingham 8

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BY ANDREW COLLINS Yellowstone, Cody, Bozeman and Jackson Hole Established as America’s first national park in 1872, Yellowstone has bewitched human visitors for more than 11,000 years with its otherworldly landscape of geothermal features, coniferous forest and high-altitude lakes and rivers. It’s one of the most visited places in North America, and this immense park is accessed on all sides by communities that command plenty of attention in their own rights – rugged western mountain towns like Bozeman, Cody and Jackson. A trip to Yellowstone can easily be an adventure of a lifetime. Although you won’t find an obvious gay scene in the region, in this part of the West, you’ll encounter a welcoming and generally tolerant live-and-let-live spirit, where locals tend to care more Bison grazing outside the Lake Yellowstone Hotel. Photo: Andrew Collins about whether their neighbors are reliable and honest than if they’re gay or straight. fall and others (on the north and west mountain peaks – the highest point, Eagle Bozeman and Jackson are among the most sides) open year-round. The most popular Peak, rises to 11,358 feet. Yellowstone is politically liberal towns in their respective regional airports are in Bozeman, Montana; about much more than geysers. states, and Cody is home to one of the Cody, Wyoming; and Jackson, Wyoming; few vocal proponents of gay rights in the there’s also more limited, seasonal service

Republican Party, former U.S. Sen. Alan on Delta to West Yellowstone, Montana. Bozeman, Montana Simpson. The town also hosts a fabulous The closest major city is Salt Lake, Utah, The laid-back college town of Bozeman Western fashion-themed fundraiser each about 370 miles south. (www.bozemancvb.com) makes a good base September, the Rendezvous Royale for visiting Yellowstone from the north. It’s (rendezvousroyale.org), whose efforts about a 90-minute drive from the North support the town’s outstanding Buffalo Yellowstone National Park Entrance (open year-round) of Yellowstone, Bill Historical Center museum complex. Few sites in the world inspire a more near Mammoth Hot Springs, and a two-hour Furthermore, the U.S. National Park stirring reaction in visitors than Yellowstone drive from the West Entrance (open late Service takes great pride in the diversity National Park (www.nps.gov/yell), a literal April to early November). This small city of of its workforce and contributions by its hotbed of volcanic and geothermal activity about 38,000 is home to the superb Museum LGBT employees (www.nps.gov/diversity/ set around a humungous collapsed caldera of the Rockies, which contains some of the lgbt.htm), and its lodging concessions in and constantly moving and shaking with world’s most important dinosaur remains, Yellowstone (Xanterra Parks & Resorts) and tremors, bubbling hot springs and gaseous and it’s also a year-round hub for myriad Grand Teton (Grand Teton Lodge Company) fumaroles. Nowhere on the planet can you recreational activities, including skiing in are enthusiastically gay-friendly. view so many geysers, but while these winter at nearby Bridger Bowl and Big sites are arguably the park’s most famous Sky ski areas. collective feature, Yellowstone is a vast In downtown Bozeman you’ll find some Planning a Trip to the and diverse land. terrific microbreweries and eateries, with Yellowstone Region Fans of wildlife can view the largest Montana Ale Works, Over the Tapas and free-roaming herd of bison (buffalo) in Cateye Cafe leading the pack. The high There’s enough to see and do within the country, and opportunities also abound quality of life and relatively progressive Yellowstone’s park boundary, which at for viewing grizzly and black bears, elk, politics make it increasingly popular as a 3,472 square miles is approximately the size pronghorn, bighorn sheep, osprey and place to relocate, or spend summers, among of Delaware and Rhode Island combined, countless other creatures in the wild. gays and lesbians. Among accommodations, to keep you entertained for a full week. If Rippling blue Lake Yellowstone, the one of the finest B&Bs in town is the eight- you’re coming a long way to visit the park, largest freshwater lake in North America room, gay-owned Lehrkind Mansion (www. you should try to spend at least four days here, with an elevation above 7,000 feet, is bozemanbedandbreakfast.com), a splendid and allow an extra two to three days if visiting home to 11 different native fish species. redbrick Victorian with an adjacent guest any of the major park gateway communities, The lake is fed by the Yellowstone River, house. Other excellent, gay-friendly options such as Bozeman, Cody and Jackson (where where you can see the powerful Upper in the area include the Silver Forest Inn you may want to spend a day or two in and Lower waterfalls. The awe-inspiring (www.silverforestinn.com), which is up near Grand Teton National Park). Trying to visit Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is 24 miles Bridger Bowl ski area, and the posh Gallatin the region over a two- or three-day weekend long and ranges from 800 to 1,200 feet River Lodge (www.grlodge.com), a perfect is technically possible but very restrictive, deep. More than 1,000 miles of hiking perch for fly-fishing with a superb restaurant and you’re likely to find yourself rushed and trails cover the park, much of which is to match its cushy accommodations. wishing you had more time. blanketed by verdant lodgepole-pine Yellowstone National Park has five forest. You’ll also find endless views Read the complete article online: entrances, most open spring through of alpine meadows and cloud-scraping >> www.pridesource.com www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 21 Friday, Aug. 17 The Ark “American Mars” Tickets: $15. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Bisexual Peer Group 7 p.m. Meets Aug. 18. 734-761-1800. 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[email protected] Grlgbt.org herself punk songs on her mom’s nylon 25. 248-553-2955. farmingtonplayers.org Dinner at local restaurant afterwards. Ages The Rubi Girls 9 p.m. The Rubi Girls are Jaguar Affiliates Concours D’Elegance guitar and was further influenced by her 18-33. Metro Detroit LGBT 20 Somethings, a group of friends who began putting on Wednesday, Aug. 15 See the cars that really growl. Jaguars of sister’s love of classic rock bands such as Fiddler on the Roof $5-12. Warren Civic 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. shows for one another in an attic in the late virtually every make and model including Queen and Led Zeppelin. After graduating Theatre at Warren Community Center, LGBT Older Adult Coalition 9:30 a.m. [email protected] Facebook. 1980’s. Initially, it was all in fun. When the the exquisite and timeless E Type. 1st, 2nd from the University of Michigan with a 5460 Arden Road, Warren. Aug. 10-19. Collaboration of people and organizations com/LGBT20Somethings AIDS crisis hit, they made the transition to and 3rd place awards for those ‘display degree in English, she moved to New York 586-268-8400. WarrenCivic.org in Southeastern Michigan who are public performances in order to help raise only’ cars will be determined by ‘the City to pursue a career in music. Tickets: working to establish effective programs Home Grown: Plays from the Ground Up Friday, Aug. 10 funds for those in the community living with peoples’ choice’ voting. Jaguar Affiliates 10 in advance, $12 at the door. Blind Pig, HIV. Admission is free. CARES, 333 Blue and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual Group of Michigan, 39400 Woodward $12. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre at ACT Studio Black Lesbians Fifty and Over 6 p.m. Star Highway, Saugatuck. 937-694-2196. and transgender older adults, hosted by Ave., Bloomfield Hills. 989-284-0112. Theatre, 322 W. Ann Street, Ann Arbor. Aug. The new support/discussion group RubiGirls.com the ACLU of Michigan and is supported [email protected] JAGM.org 17-19. 734-971-2228. a2ct.org for Black lesbians who are gracefully by a grant from the HOPE Fund. Meets Seven Brides for Seven Brothers transitioning into their 50’s and beyond. third Wednesday of every month. ACLU of Monday, Aug. 13 Sunday, Aug. 19 $25-28. The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee Meetings cover topics relevant to the Michigan, 2966 Woodward Aven., Detroit. St., Adrian. Aug. 10-19. 517-264-SHOW. aging process and include issues around Mysterious, Marvelous Monday 6 p.m. 313-578-6812. [email protected] PFLAG Ann Arbor Meeting 2 p.m. 3rd self-care, family, romantic relationships, Mysterious, Marvelous Monday is the Sunday of every month. Support group Croswell.org travel, retirement, eldership in the Black metamorphosis of Wild Wednesday. Youth Ladies Who Lunch 11:30 a.m. Ladies and monthly speaker at each meeting. She Loves Me $10. The Penny Seats at community, etc. and are potluck. Contact group for ages 13-18. Fostering a kind meet at Nina’s Cafe for food and PFLAG Ann Arbor, 306 N. Division St., Ann West Park Band Shell, 215 Chapin St., Ann Fela Smith for location and information at and supportive environment. Dedicated conversation. Contact Angie to make a Arbor. pflagaa.org Arbor. Through Aug. 11. 734-276-2832. 313-978-7918. Black Lesbians Fifty and to Make a Change, L3C, 319 Braun Ct., reservation. The Resource Center, 1710 W. PennySeats.org Over, RSVP to receive address, Detroit. Ann Arbor. 734-657-1792. Gailwolkoff@ Main St., Kalamazoo. angiehosewillard@ PFLAG Tri-Cities Meeting 2 p.m. PFLAG offers support, education and advocacy for 313-978-7918. gmail.com Dedicatedtomakeachange.com yahoo.com kglrc.org Will on the Water $5 adult, $3 senior and equality. PFLAG Tri-Cities, 2525 Hemmeter child. Enter Stage Right at Riverview Plaza 7 p.m. ACT (Allies Coming Together) 7 p.m. Senior Koffee Klatch 1 p.m. A lively, Older Lesbians Organizing Rd., Saginaw. 989-941-1458. pflag@ & Palmer Park, 201 N. Riverside Dr., St. Provides older Lesbians with the chance This is a group for parents, siblings, discussion and social group for LGBT pflag-mbs.org Pflag-mbs.org Clair. Through Aug. 12. WillOnTheWater.org to meet like minded women in their children and friends of LGBT people. adults over 45. Group covers topics Charlene Kaye at the Blind Pig common struggles, to share mutual It focuses on support, education, pertaining to aging and outside speakers. Conversation Station 5 p.m. Topic of discussion: What kind of risks have you PROFESSIONAL interests and to play and work together. and advocacy. The Lesbian and Gay Potluck dinners at members homes, 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. 9 p.m. Aug. 11. taken in life? Get Out And Live!, 714 S. A Midsummer Night’s Dream $6. Water Meets the 2nd Friday of every month. Community Network of West MI, 343 Atlas lunches out and holiday parties. Meets 734-996-8555. BlingPigMusic.com Older Lesbians Organizing, 319 Braun Ct., Ave. SE, Grand Rapids. 616-458-3511. ever Wednesday on the upper level of the Washington St., Royal Oak. 248-981- Works Theatre Company at Starr Jaycee Ann Arbor. 734-995-9867. Jasmithers@ [email protected] Grlgbt.org Affirmations building. Senior Koffee Klatch, 4227. [email protected] The Majestic “The Treasure Fleet” The Park, 1301 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak. sbcglobal.net 290 W. Road Mile Road, Ferndale. 586- GetOutAndLive.me Treasure Fleet is a newish Chicago band Through Aug. 12. waterworkstheatre.com Sexual Compulsives Anonymous that consists of Isaac Thotz and Dave 573-9932. GoAffirmations.org Abracadabra Magic Show $7. Tibbits 7 p.m. A weekly anonymous 12 step Merriman of The Arrivals, Neil Hennessy Saturday, Aug. 11 Summer Theatre, 14 S. Hanchett St., group for those who are facing sexually PLUS (Youth Group) 5 p.m. A safe place of The Lawrence Arms and Smoking Coldwater. Through Aug. 11. 517-278- Transgender Resource Group 7 p.m. compulsive behaviors. Affirmations, 290 for youth to socialize, discuss issues, MUSIC & MORE Popes, Eli Caterer of Smoking Popes 6029. tibbits.org All ages, sexual and gender identities are W. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105. make friends and find support to embrace and Mike Oberlin of Sass Dragons. Free. members. Allies are welcome too. This is a GoAffirmations.org their true selves. The Lesbian and Gay CONCERTS The Majestic, 4140 Woodward Avenue, An Inspector Calls $12-21. Hope support and social group, with an emphasis Community Network of West MI, 343 Atlas Detroit Symphony Orchestra “Mix @ Detroit. 10 p.m. Aug. 10. 313-833-9700. Summer Repertory Theatre at Dewitt on advocacy and education. The Lesbian and Tuesday, Aug. 14 Ave. SE, Grand Rapids. 616-458-3511. The Max Feat. Sin Hielo” Join the DSO MajesticDetroit.com Theatre, 141 E. 12th St., Holland. Through Gay Community Network of West MI, 343 [email protected] Grlgbt.org for Mix @ The Max. This group allures Aug. 9. 616-395-7890. hope.edu/hsrt Atlas Ave. SE, Grand Rapids. 616-458- Out4Equality 6:30 p.m. Calling all slam audiences with their eclectic mix of The Palace “Kelly Clarkson with The Network Men’s Group 7 p.m. A support 3511. [email protected] GRlgbt.org poets, poets, writers, musicians, comedians, Detroit grit, modern jazz, Flamenco, Fray” Tickets: $27.50-75. DTE Energy Antony and Cleopatra $12. Pigeon group for bisexual, gay, and coming out men, rappers: Affirmations hosts an open mic rock and the flair of Brazil. Arrive early Music Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw , Creek Shakespeare Company at Dog Story 21 and up. Single or partnered are invited to series called Out4Equality the second to mix, mingle and sample food and Clarkston. 7 p.m. Aug. 10. 248-377-0100. 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DSO.org [email protected] Offering support, education, resources of Tap” An evening of performances 313-961-7777. puppetart.org and a social structure for Transgender KGLRC Youth Group 7 p.m. Meets by leading tap artists in the industry, Farmington Hills Department Cultural Rainbow Book Club 4:30 p.m. Book individuals. Facilitated by Arlene Kish, every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at a accompanied by Skeeto Valdez’s The BoxFest Detroit 2012 $10 day pass, Arts “Davin Scillian & Arizona Son” club dedicated to reading and discussing confidential location. Kalamazoo Gay and Mighty Funhouse. With careers spanning $30 festival pass. BoxFest Detroit at, The Lorraine Brown, Jessica Manko, Tracy Named “Best country Perfomer” at teh classic and contemporary lesbian, gay, Lesbian Resource Center, 629 Pioneer, Television, Broadway, Film, Emmy Furniture Factory, 4126 Third St., Detroit. 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Through Aug. 10. 616- Kerrytown District Association “6th jimtoycenter.org cool, hand squeezed lemonade or eating 395-7890. hope.edu/hsrt Annual Nashbash” Nashville singer- fresh roasted corn. Enjoy traditional fair songwriter Kathy Hussey headlines sixth Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly munchies, all while listening to local annual Nashbash, which has a tradition of $12. Hope Summer Repertory Theatre at bands. The kids will enjoy games, face showcasing the music of Nashville. Ann Studio Theatre in the DeWitt Center, 141 E. painting, jump in the moonwalk or enter Editor’s Pick Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Deroit St., Ann 12th St., Holland. Through Aug. 10. 616- the corn or pie eating contests. Proceeds Arbor. 5 p.m. Aug. 16. 734-769-2999. 395-7890. hope.edu/hsrt from the event benefit improvements to After performing to rave reviews in May at Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown.com Hill Auditorium, Bonnie Raitt brings her “Slipstream Tour the Farmers Market. Royal Oak Farmer’s Ernie $20-25. City Theatre, 2301 Woodward Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak. Ave., Detroit. Through Aug. 12. 1-800-745- 2012” back to Michigan. Raitt performs at 8 p.m. Aug. “Bonnie Raitt” Tickets: $78. Sound Board 9 a.m. Aug. 11. 248-399-3727. Ci.Royal- 3000. olympiaentertainment.com 16 at MotorCity Casino and Hotel’s Sound Board. Theater, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. Oak.mi.us/farmersmkt Family Day On Broadway $15-49. 8 p.m. Aug. 16. 866-752-9622 . http:// WellspringCori Terry & Dancers “Burger Meadow Brook Music Festival, 3554 Of her Ann Arbor show, BTL entertainment editor Chris Soundboarddetroit.com Bash” Tickets: $25 (Children 12 and Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills. 2 p.m. Aug. Azzopardi said, “Raitt was dead-on and wondrously Olympia Entertainment “k.d. lang and younger, $10 with paid adult). Live music, 11. 1-800-745-3000. Palacenet.com powerful, really hitting a groove midway and riding it on The Siss Boom Bang” k.d. lang is a pop dancing, celebrity judges, Best Burger and Fiddler on the Roof $26-32. The through to the encore.” and country singer-songwriter, occasional People’s Choice Awards and more. This Encore Musical Theatre, 3126 Broad St., actress, and four-time Grammy Award summer fundraiser supports Wellsprings Dexter. Through Aug. 12. 734-268-6200. Raitt got her start in the ‘70s but became a mainstream winner. Sound Board Theater, 2901 Grand Scholarship and Outreach Fund. Bells TheEncoreTheatre.org staple when she swarmed the charts with hits like “Something to Talk About,” “Love Sneakin’ River Ave., Detroit. 8 p.m. Aug. 9. 866-752- Eccentric Cafe, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., 9622 . Olympiaentertainment.com Kalamazoo. 11 p.m. Aug. 11. 269-342- Getting Strong-The Wiggles! Live Up On You” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” Her first album in seven years, “Slipstream,” was 4354. Wellspringdance.org in Concert $15-40. The Palace, 5 released to critical acclaim in April. The Ark “Candye Kane” Tickets: $15. The Championship Dr., Auburn Hills. Aug. 10. Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Zumba Fitness with Chandra Floyd 248-377-0100. Palacenet.com Tickets for Bonnie Raitt’s Aug. 16 show at Sound Board are $65-$95. Soul icon Mavis Staples Aug. 11. 734-761-1800. TheArk.org De-stress and dance into shape with this easy to follow workout with Latin and Gruesome Playground Injuries $12; opens the show. For more information, visit www.soundboarddetroit.com. The Ark “Stewart Francke” Tickets: $20. international music. Admission: $8 per limited seating. The Elizabeth Theater The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. class. International Institute, 111 E. Kirby, at Park Bar, 2040 Park Ave., Detroit. Aug. 17. 734-761-1800. TheArk.org Detroit. April 25-Sep. 26. 313-587-6203. Through Aug. 12. Facebook.com/ZumbaWithChandraMI Continued on page 24 22 BTL | August 9, 2012 www.PrideSource.com Let’s all do the Time Warp again at the Barn Theatre! Photo: Barn Theatre Horrors Rock Augusta Stage

BY BRIDGETTE M. REDMAN the assist from spiked platform heels. REVIEW Reprising the role for the sixth time is Some shows gain their popularity by The Rocky Horror Fee Waybill, a man who made his fame being terrifically bad. Without a doubt, as the lead singer of The Tubes. He never the leader in this genre is the cult classic Show hesitates to make the broad choices and movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Barn Theatre, 13351 W. M-96, Augusta. rocks it out non-stop. His presence is such and its live companion “The Rocky Tuesday-Sunday through Aug. 12. that it is impossible to take one’s eyes Horror Show.” It’s not a movie nor a 101 minutes; no intermission. $34. off him as he scampers through a stage musical that is known for its stellar plot 269-731-4121. crowded with his minions. nor vivid characterizations. Rather it is an >> www.barntheatre.com Director Brendan Ragotzy takes a turn audience favorite because the members on stage in this musical as the Igor-like present can catcall and participate with had few die-hard Rocky fans in either Riff-Raff, a menial who does Frank the wildly improbable stage antics. costumes or shouting out the “assholes” ‘N’ Furter’s dirty work for him while The production at The Barn Theatre and “sluts” common to the show. his sister Magenta (played by first-year – the 10th time this show has made an Third-year apprentice Melissa Cotton, apprentice Emily Callahan) cleans up the appearance in the Augusta theater’s recently seen as Elle in the Barn’s “Legally messes. Second-year apprentice Bethany seasons over the years – is true to all the Blonde,” plays Janet (slut) who travels Edlund is enthusiastic as Columbia, the classic elements of this oddball musical. from apple pie innocence to teased-hair groupie who falls in love first with the It is campy, darkly colorful, raunchy, slut in the space of a single evening. Her doctor and then with his doomed first and plays openly and with glee to its fiance, the equally straight and narrow experiment, Eddie (Nicholas Pearson, audience. It is pure, no holds-barred Brad (asshole), is played by a returning second year apprentice). entertainment of the craziest kind. Barnie: Kevin Robert White in his first While Steven Lee Burright’s narrator The actors are prepared for the audience season with the Barn as an Equity resident (boring) brings out a chart demonstrating talking back, and more than once they (his fourth season total). Together the two how to dance the Time Warp and invites acknowledge the ad libs and play along make an amusing juxtaposition with the the audience to join in, there is very little with them. The Barn staff encourages the wild household of Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter. room in the tight aisles of the Barn Theatre ad libbing and for audience members in She screams; he protects. She swoons; to do any movement, much less dancing. to come in costume, though they do warn he catches. And they spend a lot of time The entire cast and crew commits to that props are not welcome and are firm in each other’s arms striking poses of making this musical a wacky tribute about people not throwing things at the astonishment and fear. to that ’80s cult movie, playing to the actors or on the stage. These are good The Barn’s Frank ‘N’ Furter dominates hilt every element. It’s an entertaining measures to keep things from getting out the stage in many ways, starting with his evening, especially for those who come of control, though on opening night, they height, towering on its own before getting prepared to participate. www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 23 Editor’s Pick Don’t miss the 13th Annual Royal Oak Corn Roast and Country Fair on Aug. 11 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Take a stroll viewing the many unique artisans while sipping on cool hand-squeezed lemonade or eating fresh roasted corn. Enjoy traditional fair foods, all while listening to local bands. Children will enjoy games, face painting, jumping in the moonwalk or entering corn or pie eating contests. Meanwhile, Mom and Dad can try to “Dunk-A-Cop,” with proceeds benefiting the Royal Oak Police Honor Guard. The Royal Oak Corn Roast and Country Fair promises to be a fun and affordable day for the whole family. Since the event is held at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, you can pick up your fresh fruits and organic produce, free-range eggs and chicken, or Michigan made yogurt and ice cream, at the same time, supporting your local farmers. Other proceeds from the event will benefit improvements to the Farmers Market. The fair is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug 4. For more information, search for the Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook.

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24 BTL | August 9, 2012 www.PrideSource.com The English (L-R: Keith Kalinowski, Doug Warehall, Kirk Haas, Clifford Katske and Artun Kircali), lead by Henry (Michael Brian Ogden), prepare to attack the French in Water Works Theatre Company's "Henry V." Photo: Smyers Sound Problems Distract From ‘Henry V’ BY BRIDGETTE M. REDMAN storytelling. REVIEW As the loyal uncle present to guide the There comes a point in any production Henry V king and carry out his commands, Keith when a decision must be made whether an Kalinowski was solid in the role of Exeter. Water Works Theatre Company at Starr element is doing more harm than good. If He was generous in his choices, especially Jaycee Park, 1301 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal during the tennis ball scene where his it is, a way must be found to change it or Oak. Thursday-Sunday through Aug.12. $20. eliminate it. reactions set up the opportunity for Ogden Water Works Theatre Company >> www.waterworkstheatre.com to show Henry's many layered reaction. would have done well to eliminate its Director Sara Wolf Molnar launched sound system and ensure that the actors has taken the throne and must put aside the play by dividing up the famed “Muse could project according to the rigors of childish things and lead his country nobly. of Fire” speech, giving the words of the outdoor theater. As it is running now, the It is a play that is best understood if the chorus to the entire cast. This immediately microphones are compromising all the audience, like that which Shakespeare provided action and energy to the play other good work they are doing. The mics was writing for, understand some of the with broad crosses and by filling up the frequently cut out, were late getting turned basic historic background and know of the stage with those who would tell the story. on, were inappropriately left on during characters that appear on the stage. It was an effective choice that quickly fight scenes, and made for disconcerting The cut of the script that Water Works sets the stage. ventriloquism effects when an actor strode used puts the focus firmly on Henry and Jon Ager as Dauphin led one of the most through the audience but his voice was still his nobility. We see him as the young king effectively comic scenes in the show as he coming from the stage in front. who must prove himself both home and praised his horse to the not-so-patient ears The actors in “Henry V” are skilled abroad. He struggles with the responsibility of two fellow nobles in his army. Ager and surely could be up to the basic task that lays heavily on his shoulders, but does created a Dauphin who was an arrogant, of making sure they could be heard over not hesitate to do what he must do. Ogden spoiled prince – the perfect contrast to the eager crowd that had gathered to hear nailed the “we happy few” speech with Henry. them. Indeed, they deserve to have the passion, conviction and sincerity. Lauren Knox's Katherine and Erika responsibility for their performance put Some of the lesser plotlines are given Hoveland's Alice were charming and full back in their hands and voices, rather than short shrift, with the stories of Henry's of energy. They provided such fun and the fickleness of the electronics. former drinking buddies being left delight with their scenes that it mattered This is especially true of Michael Brian fragmented and unclear. We are given a not if you could understand a single word Ogden, an actor who made for a charming wonderful introduction to them, but no of the French they were speaking. They Henry, a charismatic king who deserved explanation of why they mourn so deeply clearly communicated with their tones, the loyalty of those who followed him. for Falstaff or what it means to their expressions, and movement. Some of his best speeches were broken future. Likewise, their fates are almost The “Henry V” production at Water by the crackling of a microphone that kept like footnotes, with the final exchange Works Theatre Company has much to going in and out. While he tried valiantly between Piston and Fluellen being odd recommend about it. Before you go, read to overcome the technical difficulties, his because there was so little set-up for it. up a little on who the characters are if courage would have been better focused Kirk Haas first created a Fluellen you are unfamiliar with it, and then let on the battles the beleaguered king was who was a loyal follower of the king, yourself be swept away by the story of a fighting. eschewing the typical Welsh accent while boy becoming king. Maybe you'll even “Henry V” is compelling on many in the presence of the king. However, get lucky enough to see a show where the levels. It is a war story, a coming-of-age when it came time for the comic scenes, microphones are more consistent than story and the story of cultures clashing. the Welsh accent came out in full, an they were on opening night – or better yet, After a mostly misspent youth, Harry inconsistency that did little to help the turned off completely. www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 25 Did You Ever See a Lassie Go This Way? Across 56 Thames timer 24 Singles players 58 End of the description 26 Rhine feeder 1 Ties down 62 Cruising greeting 28 180 8 Japanese escorts 63 River of Marseilles 29 Roadside warning sign 15 Part of a Bernstein score 64 Jerusalem server 30 “Cabaret”’s Kit-___ Klub 16 Madonna album 66 Margaret Cho’s “All-American ___ “ 31 Rilke’s ice 17 Queer, but not necessarily gay 67 Mapplethorpe models, often 32 Market bear’s fear 18 Aware 68 This is one 33 Flog like a stalllion 19 With 20-Across, lesbian TV drama set in Glasgow, Scotland 69 Cathedral of Hope area 34 1978 Woody Allen drama 20 See 19-Across 70 Broadway events 36 Courage in the Major Leagues? 22 Beginning of a description of sex with 71 Where to find Munch work 37 American suffragist honored with a men in 19-Across 1995 stamp 23 Irate, with “off” Down 38 Invitation to mount 41 Long-snouted fish 25 Many, many moons 1 Enjoyed a cologne queen, old-style 42 Thurman of “Even Cowgirls Get the 26 Midvoyage 2 Frightfully strange Blues” 27 More of the description 3 Caesar’s “seize” 43 Genre for Eazy-E 32 Tool of Emma Stebbins 4 Olympics chant word 49 Coll. or univ. 35 Car safety device 5 Wheel-worn ways 50 They may prick you in the rose garden 39 Leibman of “Angels in America” 6 Buffalo’s lake 51 Be too single-minded 40 Dairy counter items 7 Confidential matter 52 Coll. basketball competition 44 Maugham’s “Cakes and ___ “ 8 Zodiac twosome 55 Concern of Todd Oldham 45 What Kahlo put out 9 Mabius of “Ugly Betty” 57 Spanish painter, with “El” 46 PAC of docs 10 Actress Skye 59 “I don’t think so” 47 Pose for pix 11 Possible result of unsafe sex 60 Kind of list 48 U-turn from NNW 12 Stereos, in Johnny Mathis’ day 61 From the top 49 More of the description 13 Penetrating 62 Turkish title 53 Prefix for system 14 Latin music 65 Matthew in “The Producers” 54 Jazzman Fred 21 Button you use to turn down REM Solution on pg 28

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26 BTL | August 9, 2012 www.PrideSource.com Horoscopes Go easy on yourself, Libra!

BY JACK FERTIG

Venus entering Cancer brings out domesticity, familial affections and good cooking. Easy on the sweets! Mercury quincunx Neptune brings a last burst of madness (enlightenment?) as he turns direct. It will all clear up soon.

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): You can hardly help but to push too hard. Hitting a limit in your efforts with your partner (at home or at work) will help you clarify your capacities. It can also be a make-or-break time for the partnership. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): The longer you keep smoothing things over at home, the bigger it will backfire. Resentments and anger will come out so face them squarely and deal with them. It’s not so bad. With forthright honesty it can actually work out very well. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): With your ruler Mercury turning direct, expect everything you’ve been wanting to say to be heard. So will a lot that you wanted to keep under wraps. You think you can handle the fall out yourself, but you really do want some help! CANCER (June 21- July 22): As much as your dreams do come true, resist the impulse to fret over those that don’t. Be mature and constructive with what you have. There’s a difference between dedication and stubbornness. Focus on your long-range goals. LEO (July 23 – August 22): Friends mean well with their promises. Try to be kind and forgiving when they don’t come through. Perhaps, just maybe you were expecting more than they were offering? Be careful not to reveal sexual secrets, unless you want to create some more. VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Worries that have been lurking in the back of your mind are moving to your mouth. For your own sake, and everyone else’s, be careful who you share that with. Conversations with your partner can open up problems that need work. Roll up your sleeves! LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): The velvet glove isn’t fooling anyone. Everyone sees your iron fist. Go easy on yourself and everyone around you. A long, deep heart-to-heart with a trusted friend, or even a therapist, can get you back in balance. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Life feels like trying to win the Indy 500 with your parking brake on. If you let it, the tension will only get worse and worse. Consult with a spiritual (or psychological) authority. You really need to work hard on letting go. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): There will always be a part of you that wants to be somewhere else. Don’t let that stop you from settling in with the one you love. Partnership is an adventure that will test you, push you and teach you more than world travel. CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): You’re pushing ahead harder in your endeavors, but something’s holding you back. Distinguish between necessary structure and dead weight. Advice from your partner could make life easier. Don’t be too proud to listen! AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Don’t get ahead of yourself. You can master the great ideas, but you need to start from the basics. That might mean reviewing what you think you know and finding new approaches. PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Recent problems can feel overwhelming, but answers and order will come soon. Intuition is a better friend than logic, although you do need both. Just keep asking yourself: What’s the mature, responsible thing to do?

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“Check out this guy,” he states. “He wrote his Dating paragraph using chat acronyms and shorthand.” Diet The paragraph reads: I’d b da best luva ud eva hav. I’ll take you NSA (no strings attached) 2 da moon if ud like. Poof. “Well, he might not be that stupid,” I gather. “Apparently he’s into astronomy.” BY ANTHONY PAULL “Please. He probably still thinks Pluto’s a planet.” apping the steering wheel, my friend “Or just a Disney character,” I laugh. Johnny is clearly on edge during the Johnny chuckles, scooping a bag of quinoa. Tdrive to dinner. I can understand why. “Whatever. I don’t care if he makes me watch Minutes earlier, he was engaged in a heated cartoons all day. I just want him to go along with phone debate with some random hookup whatever I say, and I want him to eat rugged because of his diet. “I can’t believe it. He’s objectionable things. A real man should never pissed off because I used to eat Chick-Fil-A. say the word quinoa.” My mom’s pissed because I eat meat in general, The problem is Johnny discovers his Moon and my dad’s pissed Man can’t say much because I eat penis. else either. It wouldn’t What am I supposed to be a big deal, but eat?” The problem is Johnny Johnny likes to talk “I hear tofu is PC these discovers his Moon Man can’t during sex. Still, when days.” “ Johnny asks Moon “Seriously. Since when say much else either. It wouldn’t Man for some dirty did what I put in my conversation to spice mouth become a political be a big deal, but Johnny likes up their first salami statement?” to talk during sex. session, Moon Man “Since you started begins to stutter, giving head.” failing to find the He twists his lips. proper words to get “Since middle school?” Johnny off. Johnny says” he was about to use cue cards when Moon He sighs, turning up the radio. “Well, at least things were easier back then. I could eat cafeteria Man finally managed to speak. “You like that?” nuggets and still kiss a boy without an argument. he said, pumping away. “You fag. You silly fag Life was simpler back then.” Lost in thought, you. You fag bitch.” he stares out the car window. “Maybe I need “Ugh! Being degraded is not exactly my idea to rewind, date a guy who’s less informed. You of hot,” Johnny complains to me on the phone. know, someone stupid.” “Now, whenever he texts he jokingly refers to That night, Johnny finds a few dim-witted me as his fag bitch. He thinks it turns me on.” options on a dating site. He says it’s easy. “You wanted the lowest common denominator.” Instead of asking about penis size he questions “Well, I didn’t want some vegan quoting Maya their educational background, along with their Angelou while he was fucking me. But I didn’t thoughts on queer existentialism. Anyone who want this either. Isn’t there a happy medium?” asks “what’s queer existentialism?” passes the “Yes,” I reply. “But if you want to continue first round. with this guy, you’ll need to educate him.” “What’s next? An IQ test?” I ask. Harrowing, yes, but isn’t that how it works in “No, a writing sample,” he states. “I’ve asked a relationship? The sharing and challenging of three guys to shoot me an email stating why I ideas, the passing knowledge to one another to should sleep with them. The one with the most strengthen the union – isn’t that what keeps things grammatical errors wins.” spicy outside of the bedroom? I tell him he’s taking it too far, that dating Johnny says he never put that much thought stupid guys is only cool in college. At some into it because he hasn’t met a man that has point, after the sex slows, what’s left? Stupid lasted more than a week. Moon Man is different doesn’t age well. What do stupid men talk though. Johnny finds him cute, eager to learn about? My experience has been that when stupid and malleable. When Johnny explained that men have nothing to say they get drunk to form gay men don’t like being called fags, Moon sentences, only to end up in conversations that Man stopped using the word, asking how else remind the world why they shouldn’t be talking he could improve. This week, Johnny plans to in the first place. How many of us have gone help him with the basics, starting with legible on a movie date, hoping to spark conversation texts and edible sex talk. afterward, only to hear “I don’t know. I didn’t “No field trips to Whole Foods to teach him get it.” Talk about anti-climatic. about auinoa?” I inquire. “Well, it beats dating a whiny bitch with an “I’ll save that for later,” Johnny laughs. “I opinion,” Johnny defends. On a hike through mean, I don’t care if he eats it. I just can’t see Whole Foods, he tries to figure out what grain is the relationship going any further if he starts in vogue when he pulls up an email on his phone. talking about it.” www.PrideSource.com August 9, 2012 | BTL 29 Deep Inside Hollywood

BY ROMEO SAN VICENTE Kimberly Peirce is wild about ‘Harry’ No, the “Boys Don’t Cry” director is not jumping on board a reboot of “Harry and The Hendersons.” (But wouldn’t it be weird and cool if she were?) She is, however, in for an English- language remake of the creepy 2000 French thriller “With A Friend Like Harry,” known in its European release as the more alliterative “Harry, He’s Here to Help.” It won Cesar Awards in France and starred Sergi Lopez – France and Spain’s answer to Alec Baldwin – as a charming man who insinuates himself into the lives of a couple he claims to have known long ago, soon exposing sinister intentions. No cast has been named yet for this new version, but Peirce is scheduled to handle duties after she finishes the “Carrie” reboot and actor Wentworth Miller (“Prison Break”) is said to be handling the script. Kimberly Peirce. Photo: Ralph Nelson And now all we can think of is Baldwin as Jack Donaghy as Harry. Provincetown’s Afterglow Festival, so this is still only a comforting rock ‘n’ roll flame from a cigarette lighter in the distance. But the good Gaga carries a big ‘Machete’ news is that it’s really happening, Stephen Trask Inspiring as her acting was in the long-form will return to write more music and, if we’re “Telephone” video (you know you watched it all very good and very lucky, maybe a film over and over, don’t pretend) and as ubiquitous version will find its way into your local arthouse as she’s been these past couple of years, you’d be sometime after. See? There’s hope for the human forgiven for thinking Lady Gaga had “already” race, after all. appeared on the big screen in somebody’s movie somewhere. But no, it has taken “Planet Terror” director Robert Rodriguez to turn Dustin Lance Black’s Mother Monster into her generation’s Streep. ‘Earthquake’: Don’t call it a The film? “Machete Kills,” of course. It’s the sequel to “Machete,” the Danny Trejo-starring remake festival of violence and awesomeness made The last large-scale earthquake to hit even more memorable by a weird hair-taped-to- Southern California was in 1994. And that naked-breasts Lindsay Lohan cameo and even means geologists are predicting another, maybe more so by lines like “Machete don’t text.” This even the mythical anxiety-beast known as The time around, Gaga will play “La Chameleon,” a Big One. And you know what that means: make femme fatale who, at least in the teaser poster, a movie about it and get the money before it is wearing at least some portion of a dead wolf actually happens and nobody can touch the idea (sorry, PETA, we just report the news, we don’t for at least a couple of years afterward. This make it). No release date set yet but you’ll know is what JJ Abrams is doing for Universal and it when it’s coming: the Gaga train makes a lot he’s hired Dustin Lance Black (“Milk”) as his of pre-arrival noise. scribe. Working under the title “Earthquake,” it’s not a remake of 1974’s Charlton Heston- ‘Hedwig’ sequel arriving starring Universal production “Earthquake.” It just happens to be about an earthquake and soon, but with no extra just happens to have that title and come from the same studio. Got it? Furthermore, do not inches confuse it with another movie already in the It’s been 11 years since the film version of works from New Line called “San Andreas John Cameron Mitchell’s “Hedwig and The 3D,” which will also be about The Big One Angry Inch” stormed into movie theaters and hitting Southern California. Do not confuse became an enduring cult classic. Since then its them for one minute. It’ll be kind of like creator has gone on to direct the sexually explicit when there were those dueling Truman Capote “Shortbus” and the emotionally devastating movies, only these will feature lots of people Nicole Kidman drama “Rabbit Hole.” But ask being crushed to death. the fans: it’s Hedwig they still love. Hearing that Romeo San Vicente requires Sensurround. cry, JCM is back at work with the wig, hatching a stage musical sequel with new adventures for Google it, kids. He can be reached care of his transgender heroine. There’s no title yet and this publication or at DeepInsideHollywood@ its first reading will take place in September at qsyndicate.com.

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