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Letters Davis Feminist Film Festival Seeks Submissions

The Consortium for Women and Research is now accepting submissions for the 2013 Davis Feminist Film Festival. The Festival is a short film festival, and films must be shorter than 35 minutes in length. Films submitted to the festival for consideration must meet at least two of the following criteria: focus on gender and social justice issues; link local and global issues; be created by people underrepresented in the media field (women, people of color, queer/ transgender, disabled); or made by people from the Davis/Sacramento area. Please send your application by Saturday, December 15, to: Consortium for Women and Research, 154 Kerr Hall, University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616 For more information, please check out: http://femfilmfest.ucdavis.edu or e-mail femfilmfest@ucdavis.edu.

actualization. If you are interested in more information, please contact our Board President at David.Heitstuman@saccenter.org and download the application. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2012.

Animal Shelters Join Forces to Find 1,000 New Homes

The Sacramento SPCA, City of Sacramento Animal Care Services, Sacramento County Animal Care & Regulation and Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary are holding a joint “Home for the Holidays” pet adoption special which will run through December 30. The goal of the holiday adoption promotion is to increase adoptions community-wide and to ultimately find new homes for 1,000 homeless animals by the end of 2012. During Home for the Holidays, adoption fees for all animals will be reduced by 75%. “We’re hoping that when people are thinking of adding a furry family member to their household this holiday season, that they will visit their local animal shelters first, and give an animal a Home for the Holidays,” said Rick Johnson, Sacramento SPCA Chief Executive Officer. The Sacramento G&L Center is looking for For more information on “Home for the people with experience in the faith Holidays” visit www.sspca.org, www. community, the medical/mental health happytails.org, www.sacpetsearch.com, or profession, senior services, youth www.SacCountyShelter.net. development, accountancy, law, and/or experience in corporate management. Competitive applicants acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge themselves to creating and maintaining an environment With the population of LGBT older adults that respects diverse traditions, heritages and expected to double in size over the next experiences. several decades, reaching more than three The Center is creating long-term financial million by 2030, senior services providers sustainability, addressing changing are increasingly being called on to provide community needs, and ensuring there is services and support that meet the unique always a safe, welcoming place for members needs of LGBT older adults. of the LGBTQ community to find To help meet that demand, free training is information, gather and access services. being offered by the National Resource Board applicants should be willing to be an active participant in community LETTERS engagement, fundraising and mission continues on page 22

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Colorado House Elects Openly Gay Speaker

ark Ferrandino has been chosen as the new Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, the third openly gay man in the nation to achieve that post. The three male Speakers may soon be joined by Oregon Representative Tina Kotek, who is on track to be elected Speaker in that state. “I am very much looking forward to working with Rep. Ferrandino and Rep. Kotek,” said California Speaker John A. Pérez. “I know how important it is for the LGBT Community to have a seat at the table, and these key victories underscore the powerful momentum our community has built to achieve full acceptance by society and respect in the eyes of the law.” A Democrat from Denver, Ferrandino was cosponsor of a civil unions bill that was blocked from getting a full vote in the State House of Representatives by Republican leaders, who knew Democrats had the votes to pass it. Ferrandino has vowed to bring it

Colorado’s new House Speaker Mark Ferrandino.

back when the session resumes in January, and with Democrats now controlling both Colorado Houses it is expected to pass. “We have won four hard fought contests (for marriage equality) in key states, and for the first time in our history, the electorate has voted in favor of marriage equality,” said Speaker Pérez. “This is a critical turning point in our long march to justice, and I am deeply moved by the tireless commitment of the activists and allies who made these victories possible.” Prior to Tuesday’s election, Speaker Pérez and Rhode Island Speaker Gordon Fox were the only openly gay Speakers. Speakers Pérez and Fox, and incoming Speakers Ferrandino and Kotek, are Democrats. On Thursday, November 8, Assembly Democrats in California unanimously chose Speaker Pérez to continue serving as their leader.

Author Felice Picano Comes to Lavender Library

elice Picano, an HIV/AIDS activist and the author of more than 25 books of poetry, stories, novels, memoirs, and nonfiction, will be making a stop at Sacramento’s Lavender Library in December where he will talk about his career, activism, the writing process and signing his newest book. Picano is considered a founder of modern gay literature along with the other members of the path breaking Violet Quill Club. He was involved as writer or editor in early gay media such as The Advocate, Out, Christopher Street, and The New York Native. In 1977, Picano founded the first all gay publishing house, The SeaHorse Press, and then joined two friends in 1981 to form The Gay Presses of New York, which dominated the independent GLBT book scene for the next 15 years. Picano’s work has been translated into many languages, and several titles were national and international bestsellers. His first novel was a finalist for the PEN/ Hemingway Award in 1975. Since then he’s been nominated for and/or won dozens of literary awards, including a Lambda Literary Foundation Pioneer Award in 2009. He was also one of OUT Magazine’s 100

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Important Gay People of that year. Picano’s most recent work includes True Stories: Portraits From My Past, and two collections, Contemporary Gay Romance, and Twelve O’Clock Tales. Two speculative novellas, Twentieth Century Unlimited, will be published in 2013. He is also a playwright, and four of his plays have been produced by local and regional theatres. Picano was openly gay and “out” before the Stonewall Riots and was associated with the early gay political movement. (c.f. Jeffrey Schwarz’s film: Activist: the Life and Times of Vito Russo.) Faced with the threat of what would become the AIDS epidemic, in 1980, Picano joined eight other men in forming The Gay Men’s Health Crisis, the premiere organization to combat the disease. Those experiences led him to co-author The New Joy of Gay Sex (1992) and The Joy

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Author and activist Felice Picano will be making a special appearance at the Lavender Library on Friday, December 14.

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Hearing Held in Police Sting Targeting Gay Men in Palm Springs

ambda Legal has argued before the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of Riverside County that the June 2009 sting operation in the Warm Sands neighborhood of Palm Springs constituted discriminatory enforcement of the laws and asked the Court to reverse several convictions resulting from that operation.

indecent exposure, which would require lifetime sex offender registration. A total of 19 men were arrested. After details of the operation became public, the chief of police retired amid controversy, and the city agreed to adopt new police practices, including an emphasis officers, who approached male suspects and on surveillance over decoy operations and Lambda Legal had filed a friend-of-theattempted to elicit conduct for which a court brief in the case earlier this year, and training on LGBT people. However, the punishment of lifetime sex offender was granted permission by the court to district attorney continued to prosecute the registration could be imposed. present oral argument at the hearing held defendants. During the operation, the sergeant in November 9. “This isn’t about a right to engage in charge of the operation was caught on tape “The police let heterosexual couples off unlawful public conduct. It is about the scot-free, but gay men were rounded up and referring to “cocksuckers,” and the chief of right to equal treatment. Our system of police, who had chosen to ride along for part justice depends on the even-handed charged with crimes that would have of the operation, called the suspects “filthy required lifetime sex offender registration.” enforcement of the law,” Renn said. “The motherfuckers.” Lambda Legal Staff Attorney Peter Renn response of law enforcement here was After the operation, which cost several said. “This sting operation was conceived wholly disproportionate to the alleged thousand taxpayer dollars and involved the and implemented specifically to target gay problem and unlike anything police have men, notwithstanding several reports of lewd use of night-vision video recording ever directed toward lewd conduct involving conduct by different-sex couples at multiple equipment, the police made a special request different-sex couples. It was like launching a that prosecutors not show the defendants locations in Palm Springs.” missile to kill a fly, and then ignoring similar The operation used undercover male police any leniency and instead prosecute them for conduct by heterosexual couples.”

Supporting the Center - It Makes a Difference

or the third installment of our series on why it is so important to support the Sacramento G&L Center, we caught up with Eireann Flannery to find out why she is a monthly contributor to the Center.

contribution to the Center is money in action. Every day, I see the clear results from my investment and feel proud and connected. What Center program/event has most directly benefitted you? Eireann grew up in Half Team and league participation for the Moon Bay, California, and Sacramento Valley Gay & Lesbian Softball traveled widely before moving League (SVGLS) and strong connection to to Sacramento in 2008. She is a the Sacramento International Gay and graduate of Smith College, with Lesbian Film Festival (SIGLFF). a major in Studio Art and What program/event that the Center minor study in Urban does not now have, would you like to see? Sociology. Eireann has worked I am excited to work with the Center and for the California State Senate Lavender Library on the SB 48 FAIR since 2011. A personal Education Act lending library. It is time for philosophy: “Dance in the revolution and you will stay us, and our children, to have viable access to true to life.” our own history. Why do you think it is vital Why do you think it is important for a to be a monthly supporter of city to have a Gay & Lesbian Center? the Center? Again, it is clear and basic. The Center is a It is a basic decision, like center of community life. You could ask, voting. My monthly financial “Why does a city need a church or a school?”

Feds Protect Bi-National Same-Sex Couples commentary by Boyce Hinman

or the first time in our nation’s history our government has issued an immigration policy statement protecting bi-national same-sex couples where one of them is a U.S. citizen, and the other is not. This policy may even help couples in states, like California, which do not recognize same-sex marriages. The policy provides an end run around a problem created by the Defense Of Marriage Act. That act says that the federal government may not recognize same-sex marriages even when they are legal in the states where they occurred. This has created a serious disadvantage for bi-national same-sex couples when compared to heterosexual bi-national couples. When a

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U.S. citizen falls in love with, and marries someone of the opposite sex from another country, current law creates a fast track allowing the foreign born spouse quick, legal, residence in this country. An American citizen, in a heterosexual marriage with a foreign national, can file an Immigrant Petition for Alien Relative form requesting that his or her foreign born

spouse be admitted to the U.S. on the basis of their marriage. Then the foreign spouse’s country must issue a visa allowing the spouse to go to the U.S. After the visa is issued, the spouse can legally travel to the U.S. to wait for the processing of the immigrant visa case. This process is not available to same-sex married couples. However, an advisory issued on October 5, by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, provides another way for these couples. In essence, FEDS continues on page 22

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SGMC Lights Your World with Holiday Concert by Bonnie Osborn

he Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, now in its 28th season, has several surprise twists in store for fans at its 2012 holiday concert, Light Your World including the premiere of a new choral work, some fun new costumes and a new “hands-on” approach to a cherished carol. The first of those surprises is a brand new number commissioned jointly with the Seattle Men’s Chorus, “A Social Network Christmas,” by acclaimed composer, author and playwright Eric Lane Barns. Barns was recently in town and rehearsed the piece with the chorus. The piece took shape during a summer road trip Barns and partner Paul took from Seattle to Denver, where the quadrennial GALA Choruses (Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses) festival was held. “I was already in choral music production number mode on the way down, and it struck me that creating live Facebook feeds onstage would be a lot of fun,” Barns recalls. “By the time we arrived in Denver I had much of the piece mapped out.” In Denver, Barns met up with the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus’s newly hired director, Steven Johnson, who was looking for ideas for repertoire and programming for both the Sacramento chorus and a new choral ensemble Johnson was forming, “Boy Howdy.” Johnson “was the first person I shared the idea of ‘A Social Network Christmas’ with, other than Paul, who pretty much shares my brain,” Barns says. Fast-forward to a November visit to Sacramento, during which Barns worked with the chorus and “Boy Howdy” on the number, sharing his vision for the piece, walking them through the staging and helping to cast some

the chorus pulls out all stops for fun staging, costuming and choralography. “My hope is that the audience will recognize all the Facebook-isms in the piece as well as the recreations of the YouTube videos,” Barns says. “It’s mostly a fun, funny, jaunty piece, but the end part is quite lovely. I hope by the end of the song

Composer Eric Lane Barns rehearsing his new work “A Social Network Christmas” with the chorus.

special appearances. “I like doing things that create a world onstage,” Barns says. “Facebook is such a world unto itself that it seemed a natural to recreate a lot of this world via a song. “The basic premise is, the main narrator of the song decides to stay inside during the month of December, participating in Christmas only through posting on his Facebook page. As the piece unfolds we see various YouTube videos, jpegs and other holiday tidbits he shares as he ‘posts’ on his page.” Without spoiling any surprises, Facebook users and Luddites alike will find plenty to “Like” as

the audience will feel they have gone through a whole holiday season with the narrator — but quickly, of course, since we don’t want the audience to sit in the theater for an actual month.” Other parts of the show will feature a blend of holiday traditions such as “The Little Drummer Boy” and “Whisper (Tiny Baby in a Manger Lay).” Particularly moving is the number “How Could Anyone,” which will be performed in American Sign Language by the entire 60-member chorus.

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First Urban LGBT Affordable Housing for Seniors Breaks Ground in the Heart of the Philadelphia Gayborhood

Gay rights pioneers broke ground on the John C. Anderson Apartments in Philadelphia - the nation’s first urban LGBT-friendly affordable senior housing on Nov. 9 in the heart of Philly’s Gayborhood. The $19.5 million project will be a six-story residence with 56 one-bedroom units, a vegetated green roof and a 5,000 square-foot enclosed courtyard, designed to encourage active resident use that includes raised beds for senior-friendly community gardening. Pictured are the projects driving forces; Randy Wicker, Michael Lavery, Jeff Fouratt, Mark Segal (project co-developer), Mark Horn, Michael Knowles and Ada Bello. Photo by Hunter Martin Photography.

Find the Perfect Turkey at Taylor’s Market

Taylor’s Market knows how to talk turkey to their Land Park, Curtis Park and Sacramento customers, and owner and head butcher Danny Johnson says Taylor’s Market began putting the spotlight on local turkeys almost 20 years ago with free-range turkeys from Branigan Farms in Woodland. When you sell 500 - 600 turkeys each holiday season, you are doing something right! You still have time to order yours, and find some helpful tips, at www.TaylorsMarket.com or by calling 916-443-6881 or visit the market at 2900 Freeport Blvd.

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LGBT Voters Crucial To Obama Popular Vote Victory

he national LGBT vote was crucial to President Obama’s popular vote victory on Election Day, where in a contest of razor-thin margins, the 4.5 million votes cast by the LGBT population was a critical component of the president’s winning coalition.

Though final results aren’t yet known, an the president—a margin many times larger estimated 300,000 LGBT Floridians voted for than the current vote difference between the

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two candidates. Those findings are based on new analysis from Gary J. Gates, distinguished scholar at the Williams Institute, who also found that returns from Florida show that the 420,000 total LGBT votes cast in the state may have been a deciding factor in President Obama’s win in Florida. “In this close election, data suggest that the overwhelming LGBT support for President Obama constitutes a key factor in his victory,” said Gary J. Gates. Analysis of the LGBT vote in favor of President Obama adds another dimension to an election where voters for the first time rejected referendums banning marriage for same-sex couples, the first openly-LGBT senator was elected and a record number of openly-LGBT members will serve in Congress. For more information, visit williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu.

Utah School District Sued for Removing Children’s Book About Lesbian Parents

challenge. he American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Utah school district asserts that leaving have filed a lawsuit against the Davis School District in Utah theThe book on the shelves would violate after elementary schools in the district were instructed to Utah’s sex education law, which prohibits instructional materials containing remove a children’s book about a family with same-sex parents “advocacy of homosexuality.” The from library shelves. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a mother whose children attend one of the schools where the book was restricted. In Our Mothers’ House, by acclaimed children’s author Patricia Polacco, was initially placed in the Easy Reading section of Windridge Elementary School in Davis County. After a group of parents complained that the book “normalizes a lifestyle we don’t agree with,” the school district instructed librarians to place the book behind the library counter and to lend it only with written permission from a parent. “I was shocked when I heard that a handful of parents had made a decision about whether everyone else’s kids could have access to this book,” said Tina Weber, the mother who filed the

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lawsuit argues that library books are not instructional materials under the statute and that including library books depicting families with samesex parents does not constitute endorsement or “advocacy of homosexuality.” “Public schools cannot remove books from the library shelves because some people disagree with the books’ viewpoint,” said John Mejia, legal director of the ACLU of Utah. “Taking a book off the shelves and hiding it behind a librarian’s desk makes the book more difficult to read, and it sends the message that there is something wrong with the book and with children who have same-sex parents.

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING 2012

Here are some fun and different ideas for that special someone this Holiday Season. Avoid the Mega Malls and get gifts that are truly unique and are sure to be loved!

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Martha Wash To Be Honored On World Aids Day in SF by Tracy Mcdonnell

artha Wash’s career has spanned nearly four decades, singing some of the biggest hits in dance music, including the chart-topping “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” and the Grammy-nominated “It’s Raining Men.” Through it all, Wash has been a strong advocate of AIDS causes. In recognition of her consistent years of service, she is being honored at the AIDS Emergency Fund’s 30th Anniversary Dinner and Gala, being held Saturday, December 1, World AIDS Day, in San Francisco. Due to remarkable medical breakthroughs over the last 30 years, many believe the

AIDS Emergency Fund’s 30th Anniversary Dinner and Gala is being held Saturday, December 1, in San Francisco. Martha Wash’s new album, “Something Good”, will be available on iTunes at the end of the year. For more information on Martha Wash, visit www.facebook.com/themarthawash. Martha Wash

AIDS crisis is over. However, AIDS is not over for the 5,000 San Franciscans living below the poverty level while disabled by years or even decades of illness. Because of their commitment to be there for these men and women until there is a cure, AIDS Emergency Fund & Breast Cancer Emergency Fund have set an ambitious 30th Anniversary goal of $300,000 in new donations this year. They will raise the bulk of those funds at the December 1st gala when 350 people gather “Under the Big Top” in the heart of the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park, our nation’s only AIDS national monument. Martha Wash will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and will also perform her new ballad, “I’ve Got You”, from her soon-to-be-released album, Something Good. In an age where artists come and go, Wash has proven she is a survivor. Along with Izora Armstead, she began singing background for Sylvester (who will also be honored at the gala, posthumously) under the name Two Tons O’ Fun. Together, their dynamic, soulful voices can be heard on his signature song, “You Make Me Feel Mighty Real.” Eventually Wash and Armstead released their own recordings, including three Top 5 Billboard dance singles, “I Got the Feeling”, “Earth Can Be Just Like Heaven” and “Just Us.” In 1982 the duo announced, “Hi, we’re your weather girls and have we got news for you!” Within the blink of an eye, Two Tons O’ Fun became The Weather Girls and “It’s Raining Men” went on to become one of the most beloved songs of all time. outwordmagazine.com

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Brandy and Miguel Bring the Soul by Chris Narloch

ere are two recent releases that are perfect for the soul music fan on your Christmas list, and you might want to pick up copies for yourself as well. Brandy

Brandy

Two Eleven — RCA Records

After a detour through the purgatory of reality television, the talented singer returns to what she does best – singing – on this surprisingly strong CD. Two Eleven finds Brandy in fine voice, displaying subtle phrasing and surprising grit on tasty tracks such as “Wildest Dreams,” “So Sick” and “Put It Down,” the latter a duet with the ubiquitous Chris Brown. R&B releases that employ multiple producers, like this disc, can sometimes suffer from an identity crisis, but Two Eleven mostly avoids clichés, and Brandy’s lovely alto sounds equally at home on collaborations with Timbaland, Mario Winans and Bangladesh.

Miguel

Kaleidoscope Dream — RCA Records

Has this talented neo-soul singer been listening to Frank Ocean? I’m not sure, but both artists have a healthy sex drive and an adventurous musical imagination, not to mention dynamite vocal chops. Kaleidoscope Dream is Miguel’s sophomore CD, and like Frank Ocean, he mixes soul, pop and rock influences to excellent effect. The 26-year old singer/songwriter/ guitarist recently had his third #1 R&B hit with the beautiful ballad “Adorn,” the first single from the new record. Elsewhere, the CD heats up with some nice psychedelic rock and funk flourishes, only faltering when Miguel gets overly explicit on the lame lyric for “Pussy Is Mine.” He more than makes up for that misstep, however, on strong tracks such as “Use Me,” “Do You…” and “Candles in the Sun.” outwordmagazine.com

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Entertainment Blockbusters The Book Of Mormon & The White Snake Come to The Bay by Chris Narloch

hristmas comes early this year with the arrival of two theatrical events in the Bay Area. Visionary director Mary Zimmerman brings her latest work, The White Snake, to Berkeley, and San Francisco hosts the West Coast premiere of the hottest show in the universe, The Book of Mormon.

The White Snake

Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman returns with this highly acclaimed production based on a classic romance from Chinese legend. A sold-out success at OSF (Oregon Shakespeare Festival) earlier this year, The White Snake is currently playing at Berkeley Repertory Theatre through December 23. The play concerns a snake spirit who discovers what it means to be human as she falls for a charming young man. A monk objects, and the bride must unveil her magical powers to save their love. Visit www.berkeleyrep.org.

Del Shores & Disco on DVD by Chris Narloch

f you’re looking for something to watch that’s a little bent, check out one or more of these three LGBT titles recently released on DVD.

Del Shores: Sordid Confessions

Diehard Del Shores fans will want to get this follow-up to his first standup comedy DVD, Del Shores: My Sordid Life. The talented playwright (Southern Baptist Sissies, Sordid Lives) and raconteur delivers

photographer Elvis, who moonlights delivering pizzas on her motorcycle, and a transvestite hairdresser named Lady Madonna. Set in colorful Copacabana, Brazil, the movie has screened at over 30 film festivals, A scene from Funkytown.

an even raunchier routine this time out, pulling no punches and telling all about his experiences in show business. He also gleefully recalls his “slut” years with a series of confessions that are very sordid and very funny indeed.

and it has some of the wacky charm of early John Waters. For reviews of movies currently in theaters, go to www.outwordmagazine.com.

Funkytown Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman returns to Berkeley Rep for the world-premiere production of The White Snake, which stars (l to r) Amy Kim Waschke, Tanya Thai McBride and Christopher Livingston. Photo courtesy of mellopix.com

The Book of Mormon

If you tried and failed to obtain tickets to the red-hot theatrical blockbuster The Book of Mormon, don’t despair. The irreverent musical comedy, which plays from November 28-December 30 at the SHN Curran Theatre in San Francisco, has announced a lottery ticket policy that will make a limited number of tickets available at the box office before each show, for just $29 apiece. The Book of Mormon was hailed as “the best musical of this century” by Ben Brantley in The New York Times and is the winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. From the twisted minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, of South Park fame, The Book of Mormon is still packing them in on Broadway. San Francisco is the first stop on the show’s National Tour. Visit www. BookofMormonTheMusical.com.

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Imagine Saturday Night Fever if Tony Manero was secretly gay and you have some idea of what to expect in this off beat disco drama set in Montreal circa 1976. We have seen this story before set in the States, but the fresh locale gives the movie a unique spin, with characters speaking in both French and English. Funkytown probably has a few too many characters and storylines for its own good, but the soundtrack is dynamite, and the cast is attractive and, for the most part, on the money.

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Fierce Play at Capital City Classic

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The Capital City Volleyball Club hosted their first tournament the weekend of Nov. 10-11 that attracted teams from as far away as Dallas, Seattle, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Congratulation to team Rawr from SF for finishing 1st in the top division and to Sacramento’s Kings & Queens for battling to a 4th place finish. The players also got a chance to see Sacramento at parties held at Badlands and FACES. Learn more about the club and see all the results at SacVBall.com

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THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE BOLT Tired of sitting at the kids’ table? Can’t face another year of Mom’s dry turkey and lumpy gravy? Then meet with friends for a delicious, complimentary Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. The doors open at 3 p.m. No cover. The Bolt, 2560 Boxwood St. Info: 916-649-8420 www.SacBolt.com

Friday, 23

THE GLAMA ZONE The Castro’s most popular drag show invades Midtown with hostess Pollo Del Mar and a special appearance by RuPaul’s Season 1 winner Raja. 8 p.m. Badlands, 2003 K St. Info: 916-448-8790

FAIRYTALE TOWN FOOD DRIVE Free admission to families who bring a canned food item. Plus free arts and crafts activities and a puppet show (additional cost). Fairytale Town, Land Park by the Zoo. Info: 916-808-7462 fairytaletown.org

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VALLEY BEARS ON APPLE HILL Join the Sacramento Valley Bears as they head up the hill, tour around, shop and taste the seasonal treats. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Meet at the Bolt, then carpool. The Bolt, 2560 Boxwood St. Info: 916-649-8420 SacBolt.com SacBears.org

Sunday, 25

WORLD AIDS DAY GOSPEL CONCERT Live music, inspirational messages, finger foods, raffles and rapid HIV testing. Free. 3-6 p.m. Antioch Progressive, 7650 Amherst St.

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SENIOR SUPPORT GROUP A casual social gathering for seniors. 10 a.m. - noon. Sac G&L Center, 1927 L St. Info: 916-442-0185 or eileen@saccenter. org.

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SGMC LIGHT YOUR WORLD This holiday themed show includes “A Social Network Christmas,” the group’s first original number, jointly commissioned with the Seattle Men’s Chorus. 8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 2100 J St. Info: 877-283-1567 18

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Saturday, 1

WORLD AIDS DAY Take a moment to remember the many loved ones lost and vow to help those still living with HIV. WORLD AIDS DAY OAK PARK A festival-style health fair sharing important information on HIV/AIDS. 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

FAIRYTALE TOWN WONDERLAND Celebrate the holiday season, make arts and crafts from holidays around the world and visit with Santa Claus in his workshop. Photos with Santa will be available for an additional fee. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fairytale Town, Land Park by the Zoo. Info: 916-808-7462 fairytaletown.org HOLIDAYS HELP IS ON THE WAY Cast members from The Book of Mormon and The Lion King join Spencer Day, Connie Champagne, Tim Hockenberry and more for this benefit concert. 7:30 p.m. Marines Memorial Theatre, SF. Info: 415-273-1620 HelpIsOnTheWay.org SGMC LIGHT YOUR WORLD See Friday, 11/30

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FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING The Sacramento Library hosts Full Circle: An Exploration of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series, with this month’s book The Hobbit. Plus, there will be a Lord of the Rings fashion show, photo showing of locations from the Lord of the Rings film series and a sword fighting demonstration (events vary per date.). 2 p.m. Central Library, 828 I St. Info: 916-264-2920 saclibrary.org. PARTY FOR THE POOCHES A mouth-watering Tri-Tip Dinner (veggie option available), live music from Strictly for Kicks, silent auction, door prizes and more to benefit Prayers for Pooches. $15. 4 - 8 p.m. Stoney Inn, 1320 Del Paso Blvd. Info: www.PrayersforPooches.org SGMC LIGHT YOUR WORLD 4 p.m. See Friday, 11/30

Wednesday, 5

WORLD AIDS DAY CSUS

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The Gift of the Magi A young couple struggle to find that perfect gift, until devoted friends Walter and Winnie, show them that love is the greatest gift of all in Jerry R. Montoya’s adaptation of O. Henry’s classic play re-imagined in a charming, folksy animal world. Through Dec. 30. B Street Theatre’s Family Series. Tickets: 916-443-5300 BStreetTheatre.org

8 p.m. Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center. Info: 866-754-2787 MondaviArts.org

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SACRAMENTO PRIME TIMERS Men 50+ (and their friends/admirers) are invited for brunch and conversation. Noon. Visit PrimeTimersSacramento.com for location

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS A Sacramento tradition that ushers in the holiday spirit, with a candlelight procession and audience sing-along. 8 p.m. Sacramento Choral Society, Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St. Info: 916-536-9065 SacramentoChoral.com A full day of events: HIV/AIDS Health Fair, Safer Sex Workshop, HIV/AIDS Testing, and Research panel. CSUS, 6000 J St. Info: CSUS.edu/pride

Thursday, 6

DRAG QUEEN BINGO Join Hamburger Patties and Outword for a night of very fun Bingo to support the Sacramento 916ers Basketball League. Eight games, $15. Come early for cocktails and dinner and to get a great seat, first game at 7 p.m. Hamburger Patties, 1630 J S. Info: 916-441-4340 OutwordMagazine. com SFGMC SANTA CONCERT The SF Gay Men’s Chorus will have 250 gay men in red suits for their annual holiday show. 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall, SF. Info: SFGMC.org

Saturday, 8

THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 The nine-man vocal ensemble Cantus brings a remarkable historical event from WWI to life through new arrangements of European carols, war-songs for a capella voices and excerpts from soldiers’ diaries.

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KIDS DAY AT BILLY’S FARM There will be plenty of activities for the kids, including face painting, ornament making and a visit from Santa - so come on up for the fun and to get the perfect Christmas tree. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Billy’s Farm, 8430 Dillard Rd., Wilton. Info: 916-538-3053 BillysFarm.com

Monday, 10

STONEWALL DEMOCRATS Join the LGBT Democrats for their monthly meeting, with guest speakers and discussions of current political events. Social, 6 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m. Woodlake Hotel, 500 Leisure Lane. Info: 916-441-1787 SacStonewall.org

Tuesday, 11

RAINBOW CHAMBER HOLIDAY PARTY Join members of Sacramento’s LGBT business group at their monthly mixer and holiday party, for socializing and networking. 6 - 8 p.m. State Capitol, Basement Rotunda. Info: RainbowChamber.com

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AUTO DEALERS

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GEM AUTO WASH & DETAIL CENTER 5150 Freeport Blvd., 916-451-6524 GemAutoWash.com

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WELLS FARGO BANK www.WellsFargo.com

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BADLANDS 2003 K St., 916-441-6823 SacBadlands.com THE BOLT 2560 Boxwood St., 916-649-8420 SacBolt.com THE DEPOT 2001 K St., Sac, 916-441-6823 TheDepot.net FACES 2000 K St., Sac, 916-448-7798 Faces.net HEAD HUNTERS 1930 K St. Info: 916-492-2922 HeadHuntersOnK.Com MERCANTILE SALOON 1928 L St., Sac, 916-447-0792

CHIROPRACTORS HEALING TOUCH CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Darrick Lawson, 1919 21st St, Ste. 101, 916-447-3344 www.FixMyBack.com

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CLEANING SERVICES

CHOREBOY FLOOR & FURNITURE CARE 916-725-8299, www.choreboy.com

COUNSELING

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MUSEUMS

STYLEYES 23rd & J, 916-448-2220 Styleyes.biz

OPTOMETRY

MIDTOWN FINANCIAL Al Roche, 1330 21st St., Ste. 201, 916-447-9220 MidtownFinancial.net

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CARES 1500 21st St., 916-914-6305 CaresClinic.org ORAQUICK IN-HOME ORAL HIV TEST OraQuick.com

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LAVENDER LIBRARY 1414 21st St., 916-492-0558 LavenderLibrary.com

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BODYWORK BALANCE Robert Head, 916-764-6014 BodyworkBalance.net CHERISH THE BODY Dustin Kline at Healing Touch Chiropractic, 1919 21st St., 916-317-4483 CherishTheBody.com

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STEVE’S 1030 W. 2nd St., Reno 775-323-8770 www.StevesReno.com

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Drag Queens on Ice 2012

There were plenty of thrills and spills (we’re too polite to show you those), and a good dose of grace and mayhem - but mostly just lots of fun at Drag Queens on Ice 2012 held Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Downtown Partnership Ice Rink at 7th & L Streets. Hosted by Outword, the event was a fundraiser for the CGNIE La Kish Scholarship Fund, NorCal AIDS Cycle and the Sac. G&L Center. Thanks to Domemoore and Felicity Diamond our Skating Drag Queens. The ice rink should be open through January, so come on out and make your own fun! You can see, and download for free, more photos at www.outwordoutabout.shutterfly.com/6372

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Letters continued from page 5 Center on LGBT Aging that will concentrate on LGBT aging cultural competency. Topics covered in the training include: learning about the culture, needs, and concerns of LGBT older adults; considering why LGBT older adults are least likely to access health and social services; identifying best practices for helping LGBT older adults feel more included in aging network organizations; and providing tools and education to better serve the LGBT older adults who currently access your services or are in need of your services.

The training is co-sponsored by The Sacramento Rainbow Village, the Sacramento G&L Center and Openhouse. The training will be held on two dates, Wednesday, December 5 or Thursday, December 6. Each training session can accommodate 25 people, and will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sacramento G&L Center, 1927 L St. RSVP by sending an e-mail to SacramentoRainbowVillage@ yahoo.com. For more information, please call the Sacramento Rainbow Village, 916-832-8767.

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of Gay Sex, 3rd Edition (2003), with Dr. Charles Silverstein, addressing men’s health issues. The latter title is in its 17th edition and now translated into 16 languages including Slovenian and Taiwanese. Picano is adjunct professor of literature at Antioch University, Los Angeles, and he blogs on the HuffingtonPost.com. Recent stories, essays and reviews are available to be read at his website: www. felicepicano.net A reception will be held for Picano at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 14. Copies of several of his books will be for sale and food and refreshments will be served. The Lavender Library has almost all of Mr Picano’s works for checkout. The event is free, but donations to the Lavender Library are always welcome. The Library is located at 1414 21st St. For more information, please call 916-492-0558 or visit LavenderLibrary.com.

the advisory says in most cases we have more important work to do. It says the foreign national, in a same-sex couple, may stay in this country if: - They are in a long-term relationship - They are each other’s sole domestic partner and plan to remain so indefinitely - They are not married to, or in a domestic partnership with, someone else - They typically maintain a common residence, and share financial obligations and assets - The foreign national has no prior immigration violations, and is not a threat to public safety. As you may note, there is no mention of marriage in the above criteria. That suggests that, even couples that are not married, perhaps because their state (like California) does not recognize same-sex marriage, may benefit from the new policy. The proof, or falsehood, of this assumption will become clear as the policy is carried out. Finally it is worth noting that this new policy is not a law, and could be reversed. Boyce Hinman is the founder of California Communities United Institute, www. calcomui.org. Join their mailing list at http:// bit.ly/yZbxKC.

Lights continued from page 8 ASL interpreter Andrea Atkinson, who, with her interpreting partner Vanessa Jett, has provided interpretation for Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus performances for the past five years, trained the chorus members to perform in ASL. Making her task even more difficult is the fact that the number is a two-part “round,” in which one section of the chorus begins singing and signing, then another section begins the song, as the first section continues. The song is repeated, so that different parts of the choir are singing and signing different lyrics at the same time. “I tell them, ‘Don’t look at each other,’” Atkinson says, “otherwise it will throw them off.” Performances of Light Your World will be at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30; 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1; and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, all at the First United Methodist Church, 2100 J Street in Sacramento. General admission tickets for the performances are $22 in advance, $25 at the door, if available. 22

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In keeping with the Light Your World concept, Sacramento-based lighting design company Lumens Light + Living, is sponsoring a pre-concert dessert reception at their midtown showroom, located one block from the concert site. The reception, for those holding reserved seating tickets only, begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday and is $40 and includes front-ofhouse reserved seating (no standing in line) at the concert. To purchase tickets for Light Your World, visit www.brownpapertickets.com./ event/275586. The following week, the chorus will take the show on the road, with a “Light Your World” reprise performance at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Avenue in Stockton. For more information, visit www.sacgaymenschorus.org. outwordmagazine.com

A Modern-Day Look at an Old Favorite — With Glitter!

Scrooge & Marley is a modern day variation on Charles Dickens’ classic story of the holidays, “A Christmas Carol,” and yup, Tiny Tim has two gay dads. The film stars acclaimed out actor David Pevsner as Ben Scrooge and former Saturday Night Live star Tim Kazurinsky as the Ghost of Jacob Marley. The film also stars Rusty Schwimmer, Bruce Vilanch and Megan Cavanagh. Just in time for the holidays, the DVD is scheduled for release on Nov. 29. View a trailer for the film at www.scroogeandmarleymovie.com.

LGBT Veterans Honored at Badlands

Sacramento honored its LGBT Veterans with a fundraiser for the Sacramento Valley Veterans on Saturday, November 11. The event featured a USO style show and a fashion show featuring the latest styles from the Denim Spot (www.denimspot.com) modeled by athletes from the Capital City Classic. Special thanks to Taryn Thru-U and her girls for putting on the USO show, to Brandon Smith for organizing the event and to TJ Bruce and the great staff at Badlands for helping to raise over $600. Pictured above are SVV members Michael Gorman, Michael D. Williams and Ty Redhouse, the group’s president. Photos below are from the Fashion and USO Show. Visit www.sacvalleyvets.com.

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