No. 617 • January 24, 2019 outwordmagazine.com Steve Grand Gets “Up Close and Personal” page 9 Out & About With Matt page 6 Take a Trip Back in Time to Mykonos page 7 Two Wacky Murder Mysteries Plus “Stomp” page 15 A Valentine’s Gift Guide page 17 Gilda Radner, Oscar Shorts & More page 20 MOTORTREND UNAMIMOUSLY NAMED THE ALL-NEW RAM 1500 2019 TRUCK OF THE YEAR INTRODUCING THE USED CAR AUTO MALL IN THE ELK GROVE AUTO MALL... Five Lasher Stores Side-by-Side with 250 Used $ *** Cars from 9,688 RIGHT CAR, RIGHT NOW Choose from Dodge, Ford, Subaru, Lexus, Audi, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Honda, BMW & MORE! VISIT US IN THE ELK GROVE AUTO MALL OR SHOP ONLINE AT LASHERAUTO.COM! 877-399-0856 *ALL PRICES PLUS GOVERNMENT FEES AND TAXES, ANY FINANCE CHARGES, ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PROCESSING CHARGE, ANY ELECTRIC FILING CHARGE AND ANY EMISSIONS TESTING CHARGE. PRICES GOOD THROUGH 1/31/19. California Water Association to Host Workshop for LGBT Business Owners he California Water Association is partnering with California Capital Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Tto host a workshop where attendees can learn about the utility group’s procurement process, supplier diversity programs, upcoming opportunities, as well as how to become a certified diverse vendor in California. The event entitled “Doing Business with training, education, resources, one-on-one California Regulated Water Companies” will counseling, and access to capital for occur on Feb. 8 in Sacramento and is free to entrepreneurs. Additionally, since 2002, registered attendees. CCFD has provided financial education for The California Water Association is a youth and adults in underserved membership organization representing communities. investor-owned water utilities that provide California Capital PTAC’s services are high-quality water utility services to nearly provided at no cost and include one-on-one six million people throughout California. counseling services to address the specific There are seven investor-owned water needs of your business. California Capital utilities with an active Supplier Diversity PTAC counselors assist businesses navigate Program: California American Water, the procurement marketplace, complete California Water Service, Golden State Water necessary registrations and certifications, Company, Liberty Utilities, San Gabriel conduct meaningful market research, Valley Water Company, San Jose Water interpret contract regulations and Company, and Suburban Water Systems. requirements and improve bids and These water utilities are looking for LGBT proposals. business owners to compete in underground water pipeline construction projects, drinking WHAT: Doing Business with California water tank painting, water treatment and Regulated Water Companies well rehabilitation contracts. Opportunities WHEN: Friday, February 8, 2019, are also available for engineering and other 9:30 am - 12:30 pm professional services that include regulatory, WHERE: 1792 Tribute Road, Suite 270, operational, legal, marketing, and Sacramento, CA 95815 procurement, landscape, and janitorial and C-10 licensed electrical contract work. Please register at the following link: Representatives from California Capital REGISTRATION (https://cacapital. PTAC will also be on hand to offer ecenterdirect.com/events/827239) information to attendees. For 33 years, its For more information about this event, host organization California Capital please visit the California Capital Financial Corporation (CCFD) has provided Procurement Services website at cacapital. capacity-building programs through business org/ptac, or call 916-442-1729. Crabby for a Cause he Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus (SGMC) wants you to be happy by getting crabby. Enjoy a dinner and a show Tduring the second annual “Crabaret” Fundraiser. Throughout the evening, the chorus will perform while you partake of the crab feed, pasta and bread, wine and beer, and dessert. The entertainment also includes a live auction and raffle prizes. The “Crabaret” is on Saturday, February 2, All of the proceeds support SGMC from 6-10 p.m. There are several price continue their 30+year mission and vision of options: per person is $60, a table of eight fostering pride and enhancing lives through with two bottles of is $480, or a VIP table of music. For more information and tickets, eight with four bottles of wine is $800. visit www.sacgaymenschorus.org. outwordmagazine.com January 24, 2019 - February 14, 2019 • No. 617 Outword Magazine 3 Culturally Sensitive Care Outword ince being founded in 1997, River Bend Medical Associates Our mission statement begins, “To provide (RBMA) has grown into a large private family practice a progressive, culturally diverse and diverse Staff family practice.” This is not a mission that Sserving communities throughout the Greater Sacramento the practice takes lightly. The providers at PUBLISHER area. Although the multicultural practice has expanded well RBMA have long recognized the fact that Fred Palmer there are a variety of health issues that are beyond its roots, its goal has remained the same: to facilitate the of heightened concern to LGBT people; a ART DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION growth and advancement of the communities that it serves. community which has historically been Ron Tackitt underserved by medical practitioners. RBMA Dr. Francisco Garcia believes that everyone Many health crises start as health GRAPHIC DESIGN strives to create a safe and caring Ron Tackitt should have access to quality medical care, concerns: that is why the group environment where LGBT people can trust and he knew he needed the right partners to emphasizes a wellness-based approach to and access the medical care they need. In EDITOR serve the community. Joined five years later health, offering patients a healthcare team response, the LGBT community has rallied [email protected] by Dr. James F. Lee and Dr. Marc L. to help them achieve self-directed goals around the practice. In 2017, the practice was Concepcion, they endeavored to improve such as losing weight, improving daily ARTS EDITOR listed in the Sacramento LGBT Center’s Chris Narloch local access to healthcare, especially among diet, better control of diabetes, or just directory of ally businesses, an endorsement underserved families and marginalized having more accountability and oversight which has helped the practice to better serve SALES communities. of existing goals. the community at large. Fred Palmer Beginning with providers who spoke Understanding that treating acute The quality and sensitive care we provide Spanish and English, they added Dr. medical concerns does nothing to address CONTRIBUTING at RBMA is accessible to those who need it WRITERS Fernanda DaSilva, fluent in Portuguese, and these wellness-focused needs, the group most. Our practice participates in hundreds Chris Allan support staff who spoke Hmong. incorporated an in-house nutritionist in of HMO, PPO and other insurance plans and Matthew Burlingame Communities that previously had difficulty 2012, who collaborates directly with accepts Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Health Net, Emily Desanto directly communicating with healthcare providers to develop customized systems Aetna, Cigna, among others. In addition, the Diana Kienle providers were now able to receive culturally to assist patients manage their health. group participates in select Medicare health Chris Narloch Charles Peer sensitive care in their preferred language. Insurance often covers the nutrition plans, and often makes arrangements for With the healthcare landscape in constant component of the program and there is uninsured patients. PHOTOGRAPHY flux, RBMA has remained committed to the also an affordable cash pay system for the For more information, visit Charles Peer philosophy of treating the whole person. underinsured. https://www.rbmafamilydocs.com/. Ron Tackitt ON THE COVER Singer, Songwriter Steve Grand Photo by William Dick Lounges and New Retail Coming to SMF DISTRIBUTION acramento International Airport (SMF) is elevating its flight (after emptying it before security), Kaye Crawford profile, adding new shopping venues and in-terminal Terminal A Michael Crawford Longtime favorite gadget retailer, Slounges in 2019. InMotion, will remain in both terminals ADVERTISING SALES Escape Lounge, one in each terminal, will the addition of The Gallery at SMF in late No Boundaries clothing store, Terminal B Northern California feature a more quiet, intimate area to get summer, an art gallery in Terminal B Remodeling is expected to begin in (916) 329-9280 away from the crowds and provide for a highlighting local artists whose featured February. New amenities will open in late Fred Palmer more relaxed setting which is also more works will also be available for purchase. spring or early summer. Thank you for flying from SMF! Please National Advertising Representative conducive to working while awaiting a flight. The first artist to be featured will be local Rivendell Media A day pass for Escape Lounge currently runs artist, Tim Collom. make sure you ARRIVE EARLY! 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