Philadelphia Gay News Vol. 34 No. 24
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June 11 - 17, 2010
Philly Pride expects a record year
Anti-gay group to hold Philly conference By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer The anti-gay agency that was recently in the headlines because of a board member’s overseas liaison with a gay prostitute will be holding its annual conference in Philadelphia this fall. The National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality is set to host its 2010 convention — themed “Preserving Personal Freedom: The Scientific & Ethical Treatment of Unwanted Homosexuality” — at the Philadelphia Renaissance Hotel Nov. 5-7. NARTH, which advocates for conversation therapy to eradicate homosexual tendencies, came under public scrutiny this spring after board member George Alan Rekers was discovered to have hired a gay sex worker to accompany him on a trip to Europe. Rekers, who contends the man was only hired to carry his luggage, has since resigned from the board of NARTH. According to a NARTH spokesperson, between 100-200 people are expected to attend the conference, which has never been held in Philadelphia before. The hotel, located at 500 Stevens Drive near the Philadelphia International Airport, is owned by Marriott International. A spokesperson for Marriott said in a statement that the company provides conference space for diverse groups and organizations.
By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer
SCHUYLKILL SILVER: Representatives of Team Philadelphia, the umbrella agency that oversees Philadelphia’s LGBT sports clubs, placed second in the men’s and women’s mixed-team Independence Dragon Boat Regatta June 5 on the Schuylkill River. The team lost by less than three-fourths of a boat length to a contingent from Arcadia University. Photo: Scott A. Drake
S.J. AIDS org. to close
The AIDS Coalition of Southern New Jersey, which has provided comprehensive services to those living with HIV/AIDS for 22 years, will close its doors this summer. ACSNJ president Arthur Dion said the agency has not been able to survive recent cuts in government funding. In the past few years, ACSNJ has seen a 40-percent cut in federal, state and municipal governmental See NARTH, Page 28 support. Dion noted that if it weren’t for the agency selling property and being awarded several grants, the decision to close could have come even sooner. The immediate impetus, however, was the loss of the agency’s. “The major determinant was that our bank, in whatever wisdom they chose to use, decided that they would eliminate the line of credit, so that pushed us over the edge because we have to have a line of credit to operate,” he said. “We made several HEALTH HUB: Mazzoni Center board presi- attempts at securing other resources, dent Dr. Michael Wolf (left) and director of but we were unsuccessful.” programs Ron Powers (right) gathered before ACSNJ was founded in 1988 and the closing address of the Philadelphia Trans- incorporated the following year. At Health Conference with keynote speakers Dr. the time of its launch, the organizaBecky Allison (from left, clockwise) and Dr. tion had only four or five employees Kylar Broadus and presenter Moonhawk River but the staff has grown to 30 in the Stone. More than 1,500 people participated past two decades. in the ninth-annual conference, held at the The agency, which is headquarPennsylvania Convention Center June 3-5. tered in Bellmawr and also has a Photo: Scott A. Drake drop-in center in Camden, serves
those living in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties and sees about 1,700 clients a year. The organization offers an array of programs, including case management, prevention and outreach services, a legal department, employment program, food bank, tuition assistance for those who are HIV-positive and their families, support groups and free transportation services to doctor and social-services appointments. Dion noted that ACSNJ is the only HIV/AIDS community-based agency in the area; the rest are medical providers that situate HIV/AIDS services into wider health programs. Dion said the organization is connecting with other programs in the area, such as Cooper University Hospital Early Intervention Program and the Garden State Infectious Diseases Associates, in the hopes that such organizations will absorb ACSNJ’s programs and clients. “We’re hoping that many of our clients will probably move to some of these other providers and we’re hoping they’ll take on the types of services we’ve been providing, but there’s really no assurance of that,” he said. The entire transition process could take up to two months. ■ — Jen Colletta
Thanks to the work of a U.S. Congressman and a local philanthropist, the Pride parade will set off this weekend with a much smaller price tag than last year’s event, although it’s expected to be even larger than previous years. Last week, U.S. Rep. Bob Brady (D-1st Dist.) announced the creation of the nonprofit Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund — which would pay for police presence and other city services needed for Pride and nine other local parades throughout the year — along with its first major contribution, a donation of $500,000 by media entrepreneur H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest. Pride organizers were expecting to have to pay about $8,000 to the city for this year’s fees, along with a balance of $4,000 from last year’s bill — a figure that had originally been quoted at more than $20,000 but later reduced to about $9,000 — but both will be absorbed by the new fund. Mayor Nutter last week vetoed a bill that City Council recently approved that sought to standardize fees for all of the parades, capping the price organizers would have to pay at $6,500. City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, the prime sponsor of the bill, met with the administration Monday and will proceed with a veto overSee PRIDE, Page 26
FIRED UP: Philadelphia FIGHT volunteers serve up lunch to attendees at the AIDS Education Month Community Cookout June 5 in Fairmount Park on 33rd Street. About 200 guests enjoyed the food, provided by FIGHT staffer Hassan Gibbs, as well as music, games and a wealth of HIV/AIDS resources at the annual event. FIGHT will stage a series of AEM events through the end of the month. Photo: Scott A. Drake
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Scouts trial set to begin June 14 News Briefing By Timothy Cwiek PGN Writer-at-Large
Two years after the city filed eviction papers against a local Boy Scouts council, the long-awaited jury trial on the matter is set to begin Monday, June 14. The city wants to evict the Cradle of Liberty Council from a city-owned building at 231-251 N. 22nd St. because the council won’t permit openly gay participants, nor will it pay fair-market rent. The Scouts claim they’re being discriminated against for simply exercising their First Amendment right to exclude gay participants. On June 2, 2008, city officials filed eviction papers in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, stating that the Scouts refuse to come into compliance with the city’s anti-bias policies. But a week earlier, on May 23, 2008, the Scouts filed a federal lawsuit, alleging that the city was applying its anti-bias policies in an unconstitutional manner. In November 2009, the Scouts convinced a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction, effectively preventing a Common Pleas judge from ordering the Scouts’ eviction. Court is in session Now, a federal jury will decide the case, and no one can predict how a jury might rule. First, jurors must decide whether there’s merit to the Scouts’ constitutional claims. If jurors decide the claims are meritless, they move to the second phase of the trial, to determine whether the Scouts should be evicted and how much back rent the Scouts should pay the city. The city is seeking $333,000 in back rent from the Scouts. If jurors decide the Scouts’ claims have merit, they won’t have to rule on the eviction and back-rent issues because the Scouts will be permitted to stay in the building. The eight-member jury panel will be called from the counties of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia. Both sides expect the trial to last a week. The jury trial is believed to be the first of its kind in the country. Over the years, the Scouts have been the subject of various litigation concerning “preferential treatment,” but none has reached a jury. The cases include nominal rent for a city-owned marina, campground and aquatics center; participation in a statewide employee-fundraising program; use of a military base for a Scouts Jamboree and access to public schools for recruitment purposes. In Philadelphia, both sides are framing the law very differently. For their part, the Scouts emphasize their right to associate with whomever they please, contending the city cannot place unfair conditions on the exercise of that right — such as demanding fair-market rent or departure from the building.
For its part, the city says the Scouts’ right to associate with whomever they please doesn’t trump the city’s right to enforce its anti-bias policies within city-owned buildings. In addition to their First Amendment claim, the Scouts also are pursuing a 14th Amendment claim, alleging that the city is selectively enforcing its anti-bias policies against them, while ignoring other city tenants that discriminate. To buttress that allegation, the Scouts point to the Colonial Dames of America, St. Joseph’s University and BVM Catholic Church — all of whom occupy buildings in Fairmount Park for little or no rent. The Scouts claim the Colonial Dames discriminate against men, and St. Joseph’s University and BVM Catholic Church discriminate against women because they aren’t allowed to be priests. The city responded by noting that the Scouts have been unable to show any substantiated acts of discrimination in the provision of services inside the buildings cited by the Scouts. Additionally, city attorneys note the buildings cited by the Scouts are open to members of the general public during posted hours, but the front door of the Scouts’ building is almost always locked.
From the Scouts In their defense, the Scouts said the building they occupy is occasionally opened to the public for special events, such as a race of homemade wooden cars known as “Pinewood Derby,” a program honoring veterans and a program teaching Scouting skills. In recent court papers, the Scouts spotlighted their connection with Learning for Life, a subsidiary of the Scouts that’s purportedly open to all city youths, regardless of sexual orientation or religious belief. The Scouts say the majority of activities taking place inside the 22nd Street building are related to Learning for Life. In other disputes, the Scouts have distanced themselves from Learning for Life, to convince potential supporters that Learning for Life isn’t influenced by the Scouts’ antigay policies. Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and San Diego have determined that Learning for Life has too many ties with the Scouts to be considered a “nondiscriminatory” organization. Philadelphia’s city attorneys haven’t taken a position on whether Learning for Life is discriminatory. Instead, they note that the Scouts’ traditional programs warrant their eviction, regardless of any good done by Learning for Life. Throughout the litigation, anti-gay bias has surfaced in court filings and during hearings. In court papers, the Scouts have portrayed the local LGBT community as unprincipled individuals engaging in “crass politics” to avenge a Supreme Court decision allowing
the Scouts to expel an openly gay assistant scoutmaster. The Scouts also have entered into evidence a 2005 Papal Encyclical referring to homosexual acts as “intrinsically immoral and contrary to the natural law.” During a Nov. 17, 2009, preliminaryinjunction hearing, William T. Dwyer III, the council’s former Scout executive, testified that openly gay Learning for Life workers would be permissible, even though they might take youths on “outings,” because at those outings there would be extra supervision and guidance. The presiding judge, U.S. District Judge Ronald L. Buckwalter, did not challenge Dwyer’s inference that gay Learning for Life workers may pose more of a danger to youths than heterosexual Learning for Life workers. Jury selection is scheduled to begin 10 a.m. June 14 in Courtroom 14A of the U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market St. The public is permitted to attend. Stephen A. Glassman, chair of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, is glad the case is about to start, but cautioned that either side might file appeals, and the case could continue for another few years. “I am pleased to see that the trial is about to begin,” Glassman told PGN. “I just hope a jury will understand that the city cannot facilitate discrimination in any form. It certainly cannot provide a rent-free headquarters building to any organization that blatantly discriminates against a protected class.” ■ Timothy Cwiek can be reached at (215) 625-8501 ext. 208.
Cabbie fined for discrimination A judge with the Philadelphia Parking Authority this week ruled in favor of a gay couple who said they were ejected from a taxi because of their sexual orientation. Mark Seaman, director of development at Philadelphia FIGHT, and his partner, Daniel, entered a PHL Taxi at the Philadelphia International Airport on Dec. 30 but, when Seaman put his arm around his partner, he said the driver pulled over, saying, “You can’t do that in here.” The driver told them to exit the vehicle and drove away with the door still open. The PPA fined the driver $100 for “refusal of service without a good cause” but the driver appealed, leading to this week’s trial, during which Seaman and his partner testified, and the driver served as his own attorney. Seaman said he was satisfied with the judge’s ruling but is still concerned about the taxi company itself, which he said has not been apologetic for the incident and, to his knowledge, does not have any LGBTsensitivity training for its employees. The couple also filed a complaint with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, which is pending.
Job market panel L G B T- a f f i r m i n g D o y l e s t o w n Presbyterian Church, 127 E. Court St., will host “Facing the Challenges of Today’s Changing Job Market” from 9 a.m.-noon June 12. The panelists will discuss the current job market and offer tips for those who are unemployed, lack job security or are planning to reenter the job market. A continental breakfast will be served. For information, call (215) 348-3531.
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HONORING THEIR FIGHT: Philadelphia FIGHT executive director Jane Shull (right) presented Julie Davids, founder of the Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project, with the Kiyoshi Kuromiya Award at FIGHT’s AIDS Education Month opening event June 2 at the Independence Visitors Center. FIGHT also presented awards to Asia Russell, David Acosta and Roy Hayes. Photo: Scott A. Drake
The COLOURS Organization Inc. will host its next community forum at 6 p.m. June 14 at Arch Street United Methodist Church, 55 N. Broad St. This month’s forum will center on same-sex marriage, with a specific focus on the LGBT people of color community. For more information, visit www. coloursorganization.org.
LGBTs on screen Local public-television channel MiND TV, which is running an entire month of LGBT programming in June, will showcase some of the best submissions in its LGBT shorts program from 6:30-8 p.m. See NEWS BRIEFING, Page 13
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Media Trail Study: Kids of lesbians have fewer problems CNN.com reports a nearly 25-year study concluded that children raised in lesbian households were psychologically well adjusted and had fewer behavioral problems than their peers. The study, published June 6 in the journal Pediatrics, followed 78 lesbian couples who conceived through sperm donations and assessed their children’s well-being through a series of questionnaires and interviews. Funding for the research came from several LGBT-advocacy groups, such as the Gill Foundation and the Lesbian Health Fund from the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association. Children from lesbian families rated higher in social, academic and total competence. They also showed lower rates in social, rule-breaking, aggressive problem behavior.
PRIDE UNDER THE RAINBOW: About 3,000 people turned out for the third annual Latino Pride Festival June 5 in North Philadelphia. The event, organized by Brenda Torres and Iris Melendez, owners of LGBT club Rainbow Eye, brought together vendors, artisans, community organizations and LGBTs and allies to celebrate the culture of the LGBT Latino community with music, dancing and food. Photo: Scott A. Drake
Gay fed. employees to get more benefits By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer Last summer, President Obama issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to provide a slate of benefits to the same-sex partners of their employees and, last week, issued another order to include new benefits. The memorandum, issued June 2, gives same-sex domestic partners of employees and their children access to family-assistance services, childcare, hardship transfers and relocation expenses, among other benefits. It also mandates that agencies that implement new benefits for opposite-sex spouses extend them to same-sex partners. “For far too long, many of our government’s hardworking, dedicated LGBT employees have been denied equal access to the basic rights and benefits their colleagues enjoy,” Obama said in the memorandum. “This kind of systemic inequality undermines the health, well-being and security, not just of our federal workforce, but also of their families and communities.” Same-sex partners are not eligible for the entire package offered to heterosexual spouses, including health and pension benefits, as the administration said the federal Defense of Marriage Act would prevent such an allowance. In the memorandum, Obama refer-
enced that the administration is restricted by DOMA but encouraged support for the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act, which would provide same-sex partners of federal employees the full slate of benefits enjoyed by heterosexual spouses. Obama also directed the Office of Personnel Management to issue rules clarifying that children of a same-sex partner of an employee are also considered the employee’s children and that children and same-sex partner qualify as “family members.” The original memo signed June 17, 2009, allowed for same-sex partners of federal employees to be eligible for long-term care insurance programs, and for the employees to use sick leave to take care of a domestic partner or non-biological, non-adopted child. Additionally, it allowed for samesex partners of foreign-service employees to use medical facilities at their partners’ posts, qualify for medical evacuation from the posts and be included in family size when housing allocations are determined. In the initial order, Obama instructed federal agencies to determine what other benefits they could, under law, offer to same-sex partners, and OPM, along with the Department of Justice, evaluated each agency’s reports and identified the new benefits that agencies can also provide. Other new offerings include credit-union
membership, access to fitness facilities, planning and counseling services, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and the inclusion of same-sex domestic partners and their children into the government’s sympathy policy, which provides a flower arrangement, fruit basket or charity donation of up to $80 in the event of a death. Openly gay OPM director John Berry called last week’s extension “another major step forward for gay and lesbian federal employees.” “But it’s also a good business practice,” Berry said. “This will help us retain valuable employees and better compete with other employers for top talent. President Obama has stated clearly that this is an issue of equality. But just as important, youth today, LGBT or not, see these benefits as a litmus test for determining high-quality employers.” Some agencies, such as intelligence and federal-regulatory agencies, have greater authority to design their benefits packages, and some have already begun to offer dental and vision plans to same-sex partners, which Obama encouraged in all agencies that have such power. Employees and their partners can begin applying for the benefits next month. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn. com.
Elton John sings at Limbaugh’s wedding MSNBC.com reports Elton John received $1 million to perform June 5 in front of 400 guests celebrating talk-show host Rush Limbaugh’s fourth wedding. Limbaugh, 59, wed Kathryn Rogers, 33, at the Breakers hotel in Palm Beach, Fla. Limbaugh is an outspoken opponent of gay marriage; John is openly gay and in a civil partnership with his partner David Furnish.
Catholic univ. ponders gay-marriage course New Jersey’s CBS3.com reports officials considering whether a Catholic university in the state should offer a course on gay marriage have not yet announced a final decision. Seton Hall University’s Mission and Identity Committee met behind closed doors on the South Orange campus June 3. A university spokesperson said the committee discussed the course but did not make a final recommendation. Earlier, Newark Archbishop John Myers, who is a member of the school’s board, issued a statement saying, “The course is not in synch with Catholic teaching.” The school says 20 students are registered for the 25-seat elective course that’s designed to explore social and political issues without advocating for either side. The course is scheduled to be taught by one of the few openly gay teachers on campus. ■ — Larry Nichols
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Guide to give tourists, locals walking history of gay Philly By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer
RAISING THE SIGN: William Way LGBT Community Center archivist Bob Skiba (left) and development coordinator Josh Kruger display the new sign that will be affixed outside the center during the organization’s annual Building Bash fundraiser June 5. The event, which drew about 80 people, is expected to have brought in about $9,000, which will be used for building renovations, specifically updates to the center’s restrooms. Incoming executive director Chris Bartlett, who is expected to start the position next month, introduced himself to the crowd during the event and outlined his vision for the center. Photo: Scott A. Drake
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While countless tourists flock to the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection each year to visit the locales that helped solidify Philadelphia’s moniker as the “Birthplace of America,” LGBT tourists can now stray off the mainstream walking tours to take a peek at their own history. The latest edition of the Philadelphia Navigaytour, a comprehensive travel guide to the city’s LGBT life, includes a Gay History Trail Map that will take readers on a walking tour of historical LGBT sites in the city, many of which have both local and national LGBT significance. Published in May, the most recent version of the Navigaytour — which originated in Philadelphia in 2002 and has since been created for cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego — is the first in the nation to offer a walking gay-history map. “No one else has done this and it’s important for Philadelphia
to spotlight its history,” said Navigaytour editor Tami Sortman, who worked with William Way LGBT Community Center archivist Bob Skiba to research the spots included. The trail map, sponsored by the Independence Visitors Center and the National Constitution Center, includes both a graphic depiction of the city with the 18 locales numbered and highlighted, along with a second page of descriptions about the spots, which stretch from Old City to the Art Museum. The tour begins at the Visitors Center and takes walkers to such sites as the historical marker at Sixth and Chestnut that recognizes the LGBT-rights demonstrations of the 1960s; Giovanni’s Room, the oldest LGBT bookstore in the country; Tavern on Camac, the oldest gay bar in the city; the William Way LGBT Community Center and the Pride and Progress Mural outside the building; the Drake Apartments, formerly the Drake Hotel where New York City’s first Pride event was planned in 1970; and the Barbara Gittings
Collection at the Free Library of Philadelphia. “Philadelphia is known for its history and that needs a parallel track of gay history,” said David Jeffreys, Navigaytour publisher. “History is a key attraction for people coming to this city, but gays and lesbians who come with their kids or with their partners may be thinking, ‘What about me?’ We have an abundance of gay history here and our city is generally historically focused, so it made perfect sense to combine both of those pieces.” Jeffreys noted that the map is a good companion for out-of-towners on vacation in the city but also for those from the city and the surrounding regions in town for Pride or other events. The Navigaytour will be available at Pride, OutFest, visitors’ bureaus throughout the region and many local hotels. For more information, visit www.navigaytour.com. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn.com.
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July 4th parade to be more historic than usual By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer On July 4, 1965, Frank Kameny, Randy Wicker and several dozen LGBT activists rallied outside Independence Hall calling for LGBT rights. Now, 45 years later, Kameny and Wicker will again be outside of Independence Hall on July 4. But this year instead of waving protest signs, they will be waving to the thousands of spectators along the route for the city’s annual parade. While PGN publisher Mark Segal’s participation in the Fourth of July event 2005 marked MARCH 21 - 27,in2008 the first time the LGBT community wasmayor represented, this suburb year’s that the of the Athens Wawa’s Welcome America Parade of Kessariani has agreed to perform will feature the largest LGBT conthe ceremony. tingent ever. “I have no objection to celebrating Kameny, Wicker Segal this union so long and as the lawwill is all ride the Mayor route in vehicles — respected,” Spyros Tzokas provided by the Lambda Car Club said. in ItNew — thatwhether will be preis Hope uncertain the ceded by a float LGBT government will carrying recognize the dance troupe the D.C. Cowboys marriage. and followed Philadelphia The Greekby the government is Freedom city’s LGBT preparing Band, to the introduce civilconcert andlegislation marchinglater band. partnership this year, Parade legal producer Todd Marcocci granting rights to unmarried said organizers firstnot sought the couples. But, it has said ifout samesex couples would be included.in the D.C. Cowboys to participate parade because of their popular 2008 appearance on “America’s Got Talent,” and then, at the suggestion of Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation vice president of communicaTheJeff Moroccan Association tions Guaracino, decided for to Human Rights, along involvement with Human broaden the LGBT Rights Watch, has Wicker launchedanda and include Kameny, petition following the imprisonment Segal to pay homage to their work of six men for homosexuality. as “Gay Pioneers.” Moroccan police arrested the men Between 1965-69, Kameny in November 2007 after a video organized a series of July Fourth circulated on the Internet showing “Annual Reminders” outside of a private party in Ksar-el-Kbir, Independence Hall, silent pickets Morocco, that the press claimed was that sought to heighten the visibila gay-marriage ceremony. ity of the LGBT community and The country’s penal code fuel the LGBT-rights movement. criminalizes sexual conduct between “You have to bring yourself members of the same sex. Despite back to the and think that no at the fact that’60s the video showed that point these types of protests evidence of sexual acts, the six men were the wayoffor us to express were convicted committing “lewd our dissent,” Kameny said. “We’d or unnatural acts with an individual already started at the of the same sex” picketing and sentenced to White House and other governbetween four and 10 months in ment prison.buildings in Washington and then we thought that Fourth Thein ’65 Moroccan Association for of July just seemed conceptually appropriate and there would be no better place to do them than in front of Independence Hall.” The activists, who followed a strict dress and behavioral code
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tory right in front of your eyes.” Wicker said the invitation to return to Philadelphia brings his fight for LGBT rights full circle. “It’s sort of a vindication,” he said. “It’s like how in the South the people who were active in the civil-rights sit-ins and those who had been arrested and beaten during those years were often ultimately honored in the same place years later.” It was actions like the Annual Reminders that were influential in securing expanded rights for and societal acceptance of the LGBT community, Wicker said. “I believe that justice achieved PHILADELPHIA GAYis NEWS mainly because of freedom of speech,” he said. “We went and built a cult following in out Russia we made our presentation to socidespite gaining just 1.9 percent of ety audience and, evenshare though back in those the in February. days we MTV were considered beyond in Russia also redemption and a scourge on socishows “South Park,” but has yet ety,receive some any people werefrom willing to criticism the to give us a hearing. Protestant group. And if you have a good argument, attitudes start to change and that’s the whole progression of equality.” Christopher Johansen, director It was announced 14 that of theMarch Philadelphia the second meeting of the European Freedom Band — Protestant groups in Moscow Transgender Council held whichwill willbe have are trying to shut down a cartoon this year in Germany. a full color guard channel because they claim it The council, a n d a bcomprised out 50 promotes homosexuality and of Transgender Europe, playthe musicians religious intolerance. Transgender Network Berlin ing tunes suchand as Channel 2x2 broadcasts Western TransInterQueer“Sweet Berlin, Caroline,” will meet cartoons like “South Park,” which May 2-4 in Berlin. event “ L iTheir b e r tlast y B ell some believe promotes “homosexual in Vienna in 2005. RANDY WICKERwas PGNheld file photo March” and Stevie propaganda.” Representatives from Wo n dinternational e r ’s “ S i r Vitaly a spokesperson groups and experts suchthe as Duke” in the parade — said just don’tVlasenki, comprehend now. It was activist for The Consultative Council of Human Rights Watch and Amnesty considered extremely radical just inclusion of the LGBT community thebeHeads of Protestant expected to attend is especially are meaningful because to out there looking Churches like cor- International in Russia, said the group had sent event and share their experiences porate nonentities, in suits and the of the holiday. a letter Prosecutor General Yury of human rights and the eld ties andtodresses, representing the in “We’re proud to be part of this Chaika on March 12 accusing the transgender-related work. masses of gay people that at that celebration of the birth of freedom network promoting “cruelty, in The results of the Study of the time wereof totally invisible.” the birthplace of America,” he violence, homosexual propaganda, Lives of Transgender In Several years ago, the city said. “And we’re happypeople that after religious hatred and intolerance.” Europe, conducted by Press for affixed an historical marker at 200-something years, the city and Yekaterina Doglosheveva, head Change (U.K.), will be revealed, the spot to commemorate the five the nation are owning up to the of corporate affairs for Prof-Media, which polled more than 2,000 years of protests, and Marcocci true meaning of freedom. And that dismissed the criticism from the transgender people. noted that while the sign has been we, as gay people, are free to be religious group. Berlin has a diverse transgender able to educate countless tourists, who we are and are actually being “The Federal Culture and scene, and Wigstoeckel Transgender the Gay Pioneers’ participation in celebrated for the first time.” Cinematography Agency may be United is set to organize the city the adds While of thecial parade willparty honor able parade to control theanother activitiesdimenof our council’s show and for sion to that education. the history of the LGBT commuchannel, but the Protestants cannot,” the event. � “Certainly, the historical marker nity, it is also historic for the D.C. Doglosheveva said. tells the story to Cowboys. Nichols can be reached at Channel 2x2,everybody which every also Larry day when they walk by there and Although the troupe garnered broadcasts “The Simpsons,” has larry@epgn.com. see that, but to have those people a flood of international attention who were actually part of that and following their run on “America’s who are the living people behind Got Talent” two years ago and that sign is quite significant,” has performed at both LGBT and he said. “It’s not very often that you’re able to have that living hisSee JULY 4TH, Page 36 in an effort to show the hete r o s ex u a l community that the gay community was no different from themselves, were conFRANK KAMENY s i d e r e d extreme just for their openness. “We were demanding the basic rights that everyone takes for granted,” Wicker said. “We were making conservative claims for the same civil rights that we’re still claiming, like theRights right Human Rights things and Human to serve in the military. 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Editorial I kissed a girl It’s all the rage, again: Same-sex kissing done for laughs. This week, on the MTV Movie Awards, there were two same-sex kisses. The first was between Russell Brand and Jonas Hill, stars of the new comedy “Get Him to the Greek.” The two showed up on the “KissCam,” which highlights a couple in the audience encouraging them to kiss. Other couples who showed up on the kiss-cam included “High School Musical” costars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, Shaun White and his date and, also for laughs, Clark Duke from “Kick Ass” and “Hot Tub Time Machine” with Ashley Greene from “Twilight,” who accompanied Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino (from “Jersey Shore”), which resulted in a pissed-off Sorrentino chasing Duke out of the theater. The second same-sex kiss was between Scarlett Johansson and Sandra Bullock, while the former was presenting the award for Best Kiss to the latter. This isn’t the first time Bullock has kissed a woman at an awards show. In January, she locked lips with Meryl Streep at the Critic’s Choice Movie Awards. (Interestingly, one of the kisses up for an award in the Best Kiss category was between Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning in “The Runaways.”) Also this week, actors Dustin Hoffman and Jason Bateman showed up on the kiss-cam at game one of the NBA finals in Los Angeles, and smooched for the crowd. So why is same-sex kissing funny? On one hand, the fact that a same-sex kiss showed up at an NBA game surely demonstrates progress in the fight for LGBT rights. In a sport where there are no openly gay players, it’s certainly better for the crowd to cheer two men kissing than to beat the shit out of them. One the other hand, the kisses, particularly those during the MTV Movie Awards, are disconcerting in that they portray same-sex kissing — and therefore same-sex relationships — as laughable. While the kisses between the opposite-sex couples were (mostly) sweet, the same-sex ones were either a joke or a guy’s fantasy. (That Duke’s kiss prompted Sorrentino to “protect” Greene’s honor is a topic for another column.) So what is it about same-sex kissing that makes mainstream audiences laugh? Is it just so unthinkable that two guys might kiss that it’s hilarious? Or is it really just the characters involved? Most likely, it’s a bit of both. And while one mitigating factor might be that MTV isn’t exactly known for high standards, the network’s poor taste in humor isn’t helping the cause of LGBT rights. ■
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Steven A. Williams
Why black gays should support marriage equality The subject of marriage equality is not a popular one in the black LGBT/ same-gender loving community. Often, black gays who oppose marriage equality see the matter as a white gay agenda and therefore “not our issue.” I strongly believe that black gay opposition to marriage is a reflection of the considerable homophobia that exists in the black community. A 2007 Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation-Harvard University poll showed blacks were less than half as likely to support marriage equality and legal recognition of same-sex civil unions than whites. In 2006, a Pew Research Center study found 65 percent of African Americans are opposed to marriage equality as compared to 53 percent of whites. These studies found that religion played a significant role in shaping the views of African Americans toward marriage. In the report “At the Crossroads: African American Same Gender Couples and the Freedom to Marry,” The National Black Justice Coalition stated, “For AfricanAmerican lesbians and gay men, acceptance into the African-American community has historically required leaving an important part of who we are at the door.” This dynamic poses many challenges for black gays whose racial
authenticity is called into question on issues of sexual identity. Black gays often replicate the same behavior toward each other, acting as arbiters of blackness on issues that concern us as homosexuals. Marriage equality has driven black homophobia to new proportions. Religious conservatives have wrongly convinced many African-American clergy and their congregations the struggle for marriage equality is a “special right” and different from the black civil-rights movement in the United States. Their influence has been so effective here that they have spread their hate to governments in Uganda and Malawi where homosexuality has been criminalized. A terrible irony is that black gays here often oppose the inalienable human right to love without fear while black gays in Africa are risking their very lives for the same right. The African-American struggle for equality has inspired many social revolutions in this country, including the women’s liberation and gay-rights movements. Our history in America should make us sensitive to others who struggle for their rights. Black gay folks must come to understand that if we do not support the right to marry for same sex-couples then we may be endangering social movements for true health-care reform, the
end of corporate welfare and housing, as well. We cannot let this happen. Marriage is a human right to which all people should be entitled. Anything less goes against our pursuit of happiness and is unacceptable. Too many of us have been silent on the subject of homophobia in our community. We must find the fortitude within ourselves to push back against hate in our families, religious institutions and beyond. We must be open to building coalitions with diverse groups and join their struggles for marriage equality, employment, immigration rights and ending the U.S. occupation in Iraq and Afghanistan. Only by showing support for the causes of others will we recognize that injustice is the common thread that must be broken if we are to live freely as equals in this country and across the globe. Steven A. Williams, a New York Citybased marriage-equality advocate, is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion exploring same-sex marriage equality in LGBT people of color communities, co-sponsored by The COLOURS Organization Inc. and The Black Gay Men’s Leadership Council, to be held from 6-8 p.m. June 14 at Arch Street Methodist Church, 55 N. Broad St.
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Mark My Words
Street Talk
Mark Segal
Pride and new beginnings Chris Bartlett was introduced as the new executive director of the William Way LGBT Community Center at its annual Building Bash last Saturday. This is a great appointment, since it combines the new with the old and maintains an element of continuity to the center. Chris has a tough job ahead of him and some big shoes to fill, but he’s up to the task. After all, he’s had success with a number of organizations in the community, from Safeguards to his most recent position at The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund as interim co-executive director. And that last position most likely prepared him for the center. After all, an evolving center must constantly raise funds for new and improved programming, not to mention the funds it takes to operate a beautiful, historic building. And that is another reason Chris is so right for this job. The center is all about what the community is about. That changes — as it should — as the community and the center evolve. We cannot be afraid
of change. We should be leading that parade because change is what we are asking society for when we ask for equality. Let’s make that, demand equality. If you have a little free time, take a walk over to the center. If you haven’t seen it lately, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. It’s become a major asset to the neighborhood and makes you proud as soon as you enter the elegant lobby. While you’re there, stop by and see Chris. Feel free to tell him what you feel the center can do or what you think can be improved. Also, tell him how you might be willing to volunteer to make it better for all of us. This week is Gay Pride week. Can you think of a better time to get involved with your community and a better place than the community center, the heart of our community in the heart of the Gayborhood? The center has grown and improved each and every year. Chris has a tough job ahead of him and it’s up to each of us to help him along. Because that is what community is all about. It gave me a sense of pride as Chris addressed the crowd at the Building Bash as the new executive director. It was a great way to start Gay Pride month! ■ Mark Segal is PGN publisher. He can be reached at mark@epgn.com.
Letters and Feedback Weiss brothers defended Editor: I am dismayed the PGN has yet to repudiate the vicious comments posted on your website following your January articles about the indictment of Michael Weiss. The postings against the Weiss family and their employees are the rancid and racist ramblings of obviously unhinged individuals which could be written off if the postings were not so violent. What kind of atmosphere do you at PGN want to encourage in the gay scene here if you allow such blatantly unprovable and provocative postings to stand on your site? I am also disturbed that your reporting of the tax dispute at the Palmer Social Club leads readers to suppose that other clubs under Weiss’ direction are disreputable and that the Weiss family and their management are under wider investigation by local, state and federal entities. This is unfair and unprofessional of you. It is very disappointing to see PGN, in print and online, abet
malicious gossip and impugn personal reputations. The Weisses are not only successful businessmen but also generous (usually anonymous) donors to a host of gay, AIDS and Center City causes. Do you know how many people the Weisses employ? Do you know how much the Weisses subsidize the “Gayborhood” the PGN constantly touts by their payroll, their taxes, their seven-day-a-week businesses and their boosterism? Do you know how much the Weisses have generously given to support the HIV/AIDS community organizations? It is easy to write sensational front-page stories, such as you did when the indictments were announced. But there has been no follow-up about what the Weisses really are to the community — to their patrons, who are many, to their employees, who are many, and to the many HIV patients like me who benefit from their largesse. You do a disservice to all these communities by allowing
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“Sarah Palin. She’s a very visible woman who opposes same-sex marriage. I consider her to be a political puppet of the right wing. For the most part, she doesn’t know what she’s talking about. I just wish she’d open up to the LGBT people, because her policies are affecting them.”
“The Rev. Fred Phelps. His hate for gay people knows no bounds. He terrorizes vulnerable members of the LGBT community, which hampers their ability to be active in the movement. I just wish he would find something better to do with his gifts.”
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“Bill O’Reilly. He’s a hatemonger. He bullies people, including gay people. There’s got to be something better for the airwaves than him talking shit. He uses hype, and counts on people’s ignorance to get them on his side.”
“Ann Coulter. She spews negative energy about the LGBT community that, unfortunately, many people buy into. She always puts us in the worst light possible. She’s an extreme example of antigay rhetoric that I don’t need to hear.”
government tax allegations and ugly online rantings to define the Weisses, their employees and their clubs. I am not a present or former employee of the Weisses or any of their clubs. I am not a personal friend of the Weisses. I am just waiting for some fairness and some professionalism to emanate from your pages. Harry Adamson Philadelphia In response to “Police program raises questions about Scouts’ eviction case,” June 4-10: When you see the words “Learning for Life,” or family.... etc., be really careful. Most often these really mean the perverted hate values of rightwing Christians and the Catholic Church, now renamed Molesters R US. — Katie Murphy
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continue to work hard to bring us to where we are today,” she said. Levine said the planning process for the 12th incarnation of the event can be summed up in three words: recruit, recruit, recruit. Levine, co-producer of the m o n t h l y w o m e n ’s p a r t i e s Stimulus, which just celebrated its first anniversary, and Arouse, said her organization has helped to get the word out about the event to their network of supporters, and she expects to see up to 500 people at this year’s march. “Our attendance this year is going to vastly exceed any prior Dyke March in Philadelphia herstory,” Levine said. “As always, the planning process is a lot of work, and more importantly, a lot of fun.” The Dyke March emphasizes the unity of the women’s community in an environment Levine said is rife with pride. “Dykes who have marched with us in the past have told us how great it is to feel a sense of soli-
The annual Philadelphia Dyke March will step off at 4 p.m. June 12 from Kahn Park, 11th and Pine streets, with an expected attendance number triple that of previous years. The march brings together women of all backgrounds — those who identify as dykes, lesbians, queers, femmes, butches and any other label — for an afternoon of women-organized activism. Morgan Levine, one of this year’s organizers, said the event is meant to empower a community that often feels marginalized in traditional Pride celebrations. “The mission of the Philly Dyke March is to provide an alternative to the corporate-sponsored, gaymale-dominated Pride festivities by celebrating womyn identities in all our beautiful diversities, while acknowledging the activist endeavors and struggles of the dykes who have worked hard and
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NEWS BRIEFING From Page 5 June 16 at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. MiND issued a call this spring for LGBT community members to submit five-minute short films on LGBT topics, which will air at 8 p.m. June 23 and 26. For more information or to view complete LGBT scheduling on MiND TV, visit www.mindtv.org.
LGBT youth prom The Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative and The COLOURS Organization Inc. will sponsor the 15th annual Alternative Prom from 8 p.m.midnight June 18 at the Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St. The event, themed “Sugar Rush,” is geared toward LGBT youth who want to experience prom in a wel-
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coming and safe environment. Tickets, on sale at GALAEI, COLOURS, The Attic Youth Center and Giovanni’s Room, are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, call (215) 851-1822.
Ball for HIV awareness The COLOURS Organization Inc. will host “I Know My Status Mini-Ball” at 6 p.m. June 19 at Arch Street United Methodist Church, 55 N. Broad St. The event will feature free HIV testing, as well as a host of HIVawareness resources, amid a backdrop of ball-culture activities, including music by DJ Robbie Rob Blahnik, commentary by Father Jay Blahnik and a runway competition. ■ — Jen Colletta
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Gayborhood crime watch The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between May 22-30. Information is courtesy of Sixth District Capt. Brian Korn; Stacy Irving, senior director, Crime Prevention Service; Center City District; the Police Liaison Committee and Midtown Village Merchants Association. REPORT: Between 6 p.m. May 22 and 10 p.m. May 26, complainant’s 2001 Honda, parked in the 1200 block of Spruce Street, was stolen. REPORT: At 3:45 a.m. May 24, complainant was in the 1200 block of Walnut Street when four males verbally demanded his money then snatched his gold chain and took his wallet from his pocket. The males fled west on Walnut Street. The suspects were described as black males, 30-35 years of age. One had a beard and was wearing a black hat and white T-shirt, another had a dark complexion. REPORT: Between 9:55 a.m. May 24 and 8 a.m. May 24, out-of-town complainant’s 2009 Toyota, parked in the 200 block of South 12th Street, had a window broken and a GPS damaged, nothing was taken. This report
was received by the DPR Unit via phone, police were not dispatched, therefore no prints were lifted. ARREST: On May 27, Sixth District Sgt. LaRose set up surveillance in the South 13th Street area for illegal narcotic sales. At 2:15 p.m., plainclothes officers observed a male driving a black auto pull over at 13th and Spruce streets, have a brief conversation with a pedestrian and then observed an illegal narcotics sale. The plainclothes officers followed the black auto west on Spruce until marked police units were able to pull it over at 22nd and Spruce streets. Two packets of heroin and cash were confiscated from the 22-year-old driver with a South Philadelphia address who was charged with illegal sale of heroin. REPORT: Between 9:45 a.m.10:15 p.m. May 27, complainant’s vending truck, parked in the 1300 block of Sansom Street had a lock cut off the rear door and a money bag removed. REPORT: Between 9:30 p.m. May 14 and 5:30 a.m. May 15, two umbrella stands were taken from the front of Starbucks, 1201 Walnut St. Incident reported May 27.
REPORT: Between noon-7:50 p.m. May 27, complainant’s secured bicycle was stolen from the 1300 block of Waverly Street. REPORT: Between 8:30-11 p.m. May 27, complainant’s apartment in the 1300 block of Spruce Street was entered through a window and a laptop, camera and a pair of shoes were taken. Sixth District Office Colon lifted fingerprints. REPORT: Between May 18 and 6:15 p.m. May 28, complainant’s 2005 Pontiac, parked in the 300 block of South 11th Street, was stolen. REPORT: At 2 p.m. May 28, c o m p l a i n a n t ’s i P h o n e wa s grabbed from the table at Brew HaHa! Cafe, 212 S. 12th St., by a male who ran south on 12th. The suspect was described as a black male in his late teens, 5-foot-11, thin, with a medium complexion and short hair, wearing a dark blue shirt and pants. REPORT: Between 11 a.m.-noon May 29, complainant’s bicycle was stolen from the courtyard of an apartment building in the 1000 block of Spruce Street. REPORT: At 2 p.m. May 30, complainant was seated outdoors
at the Spruce Street Cafe, 1100 Spruce St., when a male grabbed his iPhone from the table and fled east on Spruce. The suspect was described only as wearing a black T-shirt and beige pants.
REPORT: At 10 p.m. May 30, complainant was walking in the 200 block of South Camac Street when two males unknown to him punched him in the nose for no apparent reason. The offenders were described as black males. ■
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Out Money
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Jeremy Gussick
Retirement savings vs. paying off bills Q: Should I borrow from my 401(k) plan at work to pay off my mortgage? A: This is a questions I am frequently asked and, in most cases, my answer is no. But depending on your specific circumstances, it may be an option. Let’s discuss some of the pros and cons for everyone’s benefit. Is there anything your 401(k) plan can’t do? It allows for taxdeferred earnings in traditional accounts. Traditional plans allow you to make contributions in pretax dollars, helping to reduce your taxable income. It even offers a menu of professionally managed investments from which to choose. But there may be another feature of your 401(k), or a similar retirement plan, that you haven’t considered: You may be able to borrow money from your account to fund other financial priorities, such as paying for college tuition, paying off high-interest credit cards or even paying off the mortgage on your home. Read the rules first The IRS currently allows you to borrow up to 50 percent of the total vested assets in your account, up to a maximum of $50,000.
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There may be loan minimums and certain other restrictions, depending on your plan’s specific rules. Here’s how a 401(k) loan works: The 401(k) sponsor (your employer) sells a portion of the plan investments from your account equal in value to the loan amount. If your 401(k) account is invested 70 percent in equity investments and 30 percent in a fixed-income investment, the assets will be sold in the same proportions. The loan repayments you make will be reinvested in whatever your current allocations are to be. Money borrowed for most purposes must generally be repaid within five years. Specific terms of the loan — frequency of payments and the interest rate — will be determined by your company, which may allow you to make payments on a loan through payroll deduction. IRS rules require payments to be made at least quarterly. Weigh the pros For some, the primary attraction of a 401(k) loan is the simplicity and privacy not generally associated with a bank or finance company. And unlike banks and other sources of loans, there is no need to fear being turned down for the money when borrowing from a 401(k) plan. Another benefit may be competitive interest rates, which are
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generally tied to the prime rate. Keep in mind, however, that unlike the interest associated with some other types of loans — such as your home mortgage — this interest is not tax deductible. ... and the cons While these advantages may make a retirement-plan loan appealing, there are several other points you should consider. First, if you are separated from the company through which you took the loan before you fully repay the money, you may be required to pay the balance within 30 days or pay federal income taxes on it. You could also be charged a 10percent early withdrawal penalty by the IRS. Second, be aware of the potential “opportunity cost” of borrowing from a 401(k) plan — the cost of any potential return you’ll miss out on if the interest rate on the loan is lower than the account’s rate of return. For instance, if you
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borrow money from an account earning 10 percent and you pay 7-percent interest on the loan, you miss out on a potential 3-percent return on the balance of the loan. Over time, the missed earnings can add up and result in a lower balance in retirement savings. Also take note of any fees charged for retirement-plan loans by your company. In addition, some companies set deadlines for applying for loans and may take up to two months to process the application. Last, but certainly not least, one of the most compelling reasons for not tapping your retirement account, particularly if you are experiencing financial stress, is that current law protects such assets from creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. So, in the final analysis, even though you may be feeling pressured to pay off your mortgage, think long and hard before turning to your retirement plan. You could
end up enhancing one area of your financial life at the expense of another. As always, please speak with your financial and tax advisors in more detail about your specific situation before making a final decision. ■ Jeremy R. Gussick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer.* Jeremy specializes in the financial
planning needs of the LGBT community and is active with several LGBT organizations in the Philadelphia region, including the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund, the Greater Philadelphia Professional Network and the Independence Business Alliance. Out Money appears monthly. If you have a question for Jeremy, contact him at jeremy.gussick@lpl. com.
PAGE 23 This article was prepared with the assistance of Standard & Poor’s Financial Communications and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations for any individual. Consult your financial advisor or Jeremy Gussick if you have any questions. LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. *Based on total revenues, as reported in Financial Planning Magazine, June 1996-2009.
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PRIDE From Page 1 ride later this week if there is no progress in the discussions. The original bill passed 15-2. While the funding victory takes a weight off the shoulders of the organizers, Philly Pride Presents executive director Franny Price said the June 13 event was set to see record success anyway. Last year about 30 contingents marched in the parade, but 47 are scheduled to participate in this year’s event. The parade will be led for the first time by the city’s LGBT marching and concert band the Philadelphia Freedom Band and will feature such high-energy acts as Cheer New York, as well as many other performers, bands and organizations that will add their own individual flavor. “I think more and more people are becoming aware of the uniqueness of the parade,” Price said.
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“We do have that Mummer blood in us. Instead of having countless float after float of muscle men, we have so many performances and there will be a lot of surprises where, like the Mummers, the crowd isn’t going to know what these groups are going to do until that day.” The parade will follow the new route created last year to reduce the number of police officers needed and, in turn, the fee: It will set off from 13th and Locust streets, turn north onto 11th Street and then east on Market proceeding to Penn’s Landing. Performers, including local groups like The Attic Youth Center, the Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative and the Metropolitan Community Church, will stop to perform throughout the parade at designated locations — 13th and Locust, 11th and Locust, outside the judging stand near Sixth and Market and at Front and Market.
For the first time in Pride’s 22year history, all of the available vendor spots at Penn’s Landing, 131 in total, have been sold, giving attendees the chance to peruse the offerings of a multitude of merchants and community and national organizations. The entertainment at the festival will also keep the crowd more than busy, Price said. Headlining this year is comedian and actor Jennifer Coolidge, along with Raven from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and Prince impersonator Frank Moore. Alan Weaver, a graduate of the University of the Art’s musicaltheater program who was recently seen in Media Theatre’s production of “Rent,” will perform the traditional “I Am What I Am”
Pride anthem to kick off the festival, which will be emceed by Henri David. Also taking the newly refurbished stage at the Great Plaza are the St. Thomas Gospel Choir, 2010 Mr. Philadelphia Black Gay Pride Malik Diamond and Miss Philadelphia Black Gay Pride Alexis Cartier, Dee LaMour, the Liberty City Kings and Benjamin Michael and Kristine Bonaventura from Quince Productions’ “Full House: A Series of Cabarets.” Once the marshals of this year’s parade descend from their float, they too will be honored on stage, with recognition going to grand marshals Dr. Marla Gold and Dr. Robert Winn, youth marshals Kemar Jewel and Sheena Ellison and friend of Pride District
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Attorney Seth Williams. Not all of the action will take place on Sunday, however, as Pride events will be held throughout the weekend. The official women’s Pride kickoff party will be held Friday, June 11 at Sisters, 1320 Chancellor St. At 8 p.m. Saturday, Philly Pride Presents will host a sing-along “Mamma Mia” screening on a Jumbotron at Penn’s Landing, with hosts Chumley and Carlota Ttendant. Guests are encouraged to bring earplugs and water pistols. For more information about P r i d e e v e n t s , v i s i t w w w. phillypride.org. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn.com.
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Local couple opens doors to NY teens By Jen Colletta PGN Staff Writer Joanne Glusman and partner Joan “JB” Bennett will both be off from work for two weeks this summer, but instead of packing their suitcases and heading out for a vacation, the couple will be helping a pair of teens unpack their bags for their own summer vacation. Glusman and Bennett, who reside in Bryn Mawr, are in their fourth year as a host family for the Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Town program, which allows youngsters from New York City whose families struggle with poverty to travel to homes throughout the Northeast for relaxing summer excursions. The couple doesn’t have children of their own but, between the two of them, are aunts to 31 nieces and nephews, and Glusman serves as the president of the Main Line Youth Alliance, the first LGBT teen organization in the Western Philadelphia suburbs. Glusman, a social worker who currently trains physicians and teaches in a physician-assistant program, said that about five years ago she and Bennett, a physician assistant, saw an advertisement in the Philadelphia Inquirer for a Fresh Air Fund informational meeting, and the couple jumped at the chance to give what they could for the program. Glusman and Bennett, who’ve been together for 15 years, checked the organization’s website before their first meeting to evaluate how welcome LGBT families would be. After noticing a statement that the agency does not discriminate based on sexual orientation, they spoke with Fresh Air representatives at the meeting, who said there were no other same-sex couples in the region participating at the time, but that the couple would be a welcome addition to the organization. “They were completely fine with it and very affirming, so we just said, ‘OK, sign us up,’” Glusman said. In 2007, the pair was matched with Sintara, who was 10 at the time, and the following year also opened their doors to her older brother, Chadwyck. The siblings are now 13 and 14, respectively, and will be heading back to Bryn Mawr in July for their summer vacation. Fresh Air organizes several outings for kids placed in the same areas and, in the past few years,
with just normally in the suburbs that they don’t see in the city. The first year when Sintara and I went outside one night, she grabbed onto my arm because she’d never seen a lightning bug before. She was just in awe,” Glusman said. “And it’s really dark out here compared to the city, and one night I was walking the dogs around the block and she came with me, and she said, ‘Aren’t you scared to be out here at night?’ and I said, ‘No, I’m not scared, because we have three dogs with us and you’re safe here.’ These kids come from a different culture, so you have to be prepared for that.” Fresh Air aims to show the kids JB BENNETT (FROM RIGHT), SINTARA, JOANNE GLUSMAN, that they have the potential to rise CHADWYCK AND THE TEENS’ above whatever circumstances YOUNGER SISTER SAHARA they’ve grown up in, and Glusman said she and Bennett have tried to “A lot of it is what families in encourage Sintara and Chadwyck this area might do on just a regu- to recognize their own strengths. lar day in the summer,” Glusman When Sintara first came to stay said. “The idea is that you enve- with the couple, she was in sumlope the kids into your family mer school and in danger of failfor those two weeks and just do ing third grade for a second time. whatever’s normal. So there’s the Glusman and Bennett bought routine stuff, but we also try to do workbooks at a local teachers’ store and allotted a portion of each some special things with them.” Like the other Fresh Air kids, day for her to study. “We call her ‘Math Girl’ now Sintara and Chadwyck hail from New York City, so even some of because she learned her times the more routine activities come tables in such a short amount of as somewhat of a culture shock to time,” Glusman said. “All she them. needed was an adult who had the “There are things that we deal time to sit with her and help her to Sintara and Chadwyck have participated in hip-hop classes, swim lessons and soccer programs, and Glusman and Bennett have also taken the kids bowling, to the Academy of Natural Sciences and to Reading Terminal Market.
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understand how to do the work.” The couple has also seen growth in Chadwyck, who’s already started talking with them about where he’d like to go to college in the area. During their last visit, Glusman and Chadwyck, who’s interested in theater, were singing “Seasons of Love” from “Rent.” And although the teen knew the song, he knew little about the play, so last month, the couple arranged a visit during which Glusman took Chadwyck to see the show at Media Theater. Glusman said that while the agency strives to support the kids, it’s also been an enriching experience for her and Bennett. “The goal of the program is to give these kids a different opportunity and a new environment, but it really is a two-way street; they’ve hopefully benefited from
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the experiences we’ve had, but we’ve gained an immeasurable amount as well,” Glusman said. “On our windowsill right now, there are three pictures: One is of JB and her mother, and the other two are of Chadwyck and Sintara. They’re part of us now, part of our family.” Glusman and Bennett are serving as the co-chairs for the regional Friendly Town program this year, and said that, because of the economy, the agency has more children than host families and is eager for new participants. Fresh Air Fund is still accepting applications for this summer’s program. For more information, visit www.freshair.org or e-mail Glusman at profjbg@mac.com. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn.com.
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NARTH From Page 1 “We are a hospitality company providing public accommodations. In no way do we support or endorse any group or individual by virtue of accepting their business. We embrace all people as our customers, associates, owners and franchisees, regardless of
race/ethnicity, religion, culture, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.” A message on Marriott’s LGBT travel site from company CEO Bill Marriott Jr. asserts that the chain’s “greatest strength lies in the rich diversity of culture, talent and experiences of our guests and associates around the world. Our differences make us strong, our
culture more vibrant, our business model more flexible, our work more meaningful,” and the site goes on to name the Human Rights Campaign, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays and other LGBT agencies as the company’s partners. Marriott is a member of the Mormon church and two years ago some LGBT activ-
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ists called for a boycott of the hotel chain following the passage of California’s Proposition 8 — which overturned the state’s same-sex marriage law — and which was supported in large part by the Mormon church. Marriott said neither he, nor his hotel, contributed to the Prop. 8 campaign. Marriott has received a 100 rating on HRC’s Corporate Equality Index, which examines LGBT employment policies and outreach to the LGBT community. Companies can lose points for engaging in “action that would undermine LGBT equality.” Many leading medical agencies have denounced the concept of conversion therapy, including the American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association. In 2007, the APA convened a taskforce to study the issue and its final report last year concluded that conversion therapy is unlikely to be successful and could have damaging consequences. “What people have reported is that efforts to change have exacerbated their shame and self-
hatred and prolonged their efforts to come to some successful adaptation,” said Clinton Anderson, associate executive director of the APA’s LGBT Concerns Office. “There is often an attitude that change is possible when, in fact, for many people it probably really isn’t, so it sort of sets up this selfdefeating expectation that affects people’s self-esteem and sense of selves because they’re thinking they should be able to make this change when it’s not successful.” The APA last year approved a resolution affirming that samesex attractions and relationships are “normal and positive variations of human sexuality” and do not reflect a mental disorder and that there was insufficient evidence to support psychological interventions to change sexual orientation. In a rebuttal to the APA report, NARTH wrote that the study constituted a “poor use of science” and was “based on a postmodern belief in multiculturalism, in which traditional science is looked at with skepticism and ‘truth’ is in the eye of the beholder.” ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn.com.
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Women’s choir marks 35th year with Pride performances By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer Anna Crusis Women’s Choir is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary with performances June 12 at Arch Street United Methodist Church and June 13 at Unitarian Society of Germantown. Since its founding in 1975, the nonprofit group has supported numerous causes and performed to benefit organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, the Maternity Care Coalition and many AIDS awareness groups. For these special performances, the country’s oldest and longestrunning feminist choir is reaching back throughout its history for some special guests. “We invited back both of the former directors and there’s only been three in the 35 years,” said Jacqueline Coren, the choir’s artistic director. “Unfortunately, the founding director is unable to come but her spirit is still very present with us. The more recent director, Jane Holting, will be there and she will conduct a number of pieces.” In addition, Coren said some of the original soloists will return to sing pieces, with about 12-14 alumni who will form a small choir for the performances, as well as 20 former choir members
who’ll also return. “What we’re trying to do is just bring back a lot of former Anna Crusis members to participate in various ways in the program,” she said. “Since the choir has been going for 35 years, that’s a lot of audience members. Our hope is they will come back and see old friends that they used to see singing and enjoy that retrospective reunion quality of it.” Coren, who has been singing with the choir since the 1990s and has been artistic director for five years, added that the choir is also revisiting its long history for the songs they will be performing. “There will be songs from the early days, the middle days and the current days,” she said. “If you had a favorite, it might be on the show. I wouldn’t call it a complete retrospective, but there are songs from each segment of our history.” Coren said both the June 12 and 13 shows will feature the same program with one exception. “The only difference will be that on Sunday, the choir is giving an award called the Themis Award,” she said. Named for the goddess of justice, this is the second year the award has been given to someone who exemplifies the choir’s philanthropic mission. Doris Polsky and her sister Shirley, who owned Twin Realty
in Mt. Airy, are this year’s recipients. “Over the years, in their work together, they’ve been largely responsible for the integration of Northwest Philadelphia,” Coren said. “It’s a very diverse community through their efforts and inspiration. Her sister died last summer [but] they both will be mentioned on the award. So Doris and her family will be there on
Sunday.” Anna Crusis Women’s Choir performs at 8 p.m. June 12 at Arch Street United Methodist Church, 55 N. Broad St., and 4 p.m. June 13 at Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Lincoln
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International News Millions attend São Paulo Pride An estimated 3 million people joined São Paolo Pride June 6 in the world’s biggest celebration of gay culture. Marchers through South America’s biggest city came together to dance in the street, condemn homophobia and demand equal rights. They also marched to draw attention to gay rights ahead of the country’s presidential election, with the theme “Vote against homophobia.” “We’re bringing a strong theme this year to encourage people to vote for candidates who really are doing something on behalf of LGBT people,” said Alexandre Santos, president of the Association of GLBT Pride
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Parade in São Paulo. Homosexuality is legal in Brazil and the country outlawed discrimination based on sexual orientation in 1988. But gay-rights advocates in Brazil say same-sex couples are still denied the right to marry and violence against gay people is rising. Last year, 198 people died in homophobic attacks.
Suspect admits to killing lesbian Jordan Van der Sloot, the Dutchman who remains the chief suspect in the 2005 slaying of American teen Natalee Holloway, has confessed to murdering Stephany Flores in Peru.
The young woman reportedly was a lesbian. Van der Sloot, 22, was arrested June 3 in Chile and returned to Lima for questioning, where he confessed to murdering Flores, who was 21. She was killed May 30, almost exactly five years to the day Natalee Holloway disappeared in Aruba, where Van der Sloot’s late father was a prominent judge. Van der Sloot, 22, and Flores were seen on hotel security cameras going into his room together. Four hours later, he was filmed leaving the room alone. The woman’s battered body was found on the room’s floor more than two days later, her neck broken. By then, he had fled to Chile. If convicted of the murder, Van der Sloot could face 35 years in
prison. The body of Holloway, who was 18 when she went missing in 2005, has never been found.
No Pride for Israeli gay group Organizers of July’s Madrid Pride have announced that because of security concerns, they are canceling an invitation to members of the LGBT Union in Israel and the Foreign Ministry to ride on a bus in the parade. A delegation made up of members of the LGBT group and the Foreign Ministry was scheduled to ride an Israeli bus in the parade. But organizers say anger among local pro-Palestinian groups and a need for increased security poses
too great a risk. “We regret the fact that the Pride organizations in Madrid have decided to focus on issues that have nothing to do with the community,” said Mike Hamel, chairman of the LGBT Union in Israel. “The Union was invited as a non-political organization. This is a missed opportunity for dialogue.”
Gay Olympian takes gold again Out Australian diver Matthew Mitcham took home a gold medal in the 10-meter platform at the diving World Cup in China. He won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and earlier this year at the Canada Cup. Much like the Beijing Games, Mitcham halted China’s dominance of the diving events after tallying 97.20 and 100.80 points for his final two dives, respectively, to surge past Huo Liang of China and take the gold. “It’s much harder for the champion today than it was two years ago at the Beijing Olympics,” Mitcham said after his victory.
Freed Malawi couple splits The Malawi couple pardoned by the country’s president in late May have split, and one of them is now dating a new woman. Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who identifies as a transgender woman, were arrested and imprisoned last December after engaging in what officials considered an illegal same-sex commitment ceremony. They were sentenced to 14 years in prison in May but were pardoned by Malawi’s president at the urging of U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Now a Malawi paper, The Nation, reported that Monjeza said he was coerced into the relationship with Chimbalanga and that he is now dating a 24-yearold woman named Dorothy Gulo. Monjeza also said he was forced into a giving a press conference with Chimbalanga recently, where the two praised the president for pardoning them. “We were pardoned, but I know the law can bounce back on us if we are not careful,” Monjeza said. “Although I claimed I still love
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Tiwo, I did not mean it. I have never had sex with him as was revealed in court. I was coerced into the whole thing.” Earlier, Chimbalanga said that she still hopes to marry Monjeza and that she hopes they can be granted asylum in some other country.
bid. In January, Parliament passed a marriage-equality law. President Anibal Cavaco Silva, a conservative, signed the law in May.
Lesbians marry in Portugal
A Brazilian man was reunited with his Massachusetts husband this week after U.S. Sen. John Kerry pressed federal officials to temporarily allow the 31-year-old gay man back into the country on humanitarian grounds. Brazilian-born Genesio “Junior” Oliveira rejoined Tim Coco, 49, of Haverhill, Mass., at an emotional reunion at Boston’s Logan International Airport. Gay-rights and immigrant advocates declared the case a rare victory for gay, married asylum seekers. “I’m delighted,” said Oliveira, who married Coco in 2005 in
A lesbian couple wed June 6 in the first ceremony since Portugal ratified marriage equality in May. Teresa Pires and Helena Paixao, divorced Portuguese mothers in their 30s who have been together since 2003, married in a 15-minute ceremony at a Lisbon registry office. Pires and Paixao had tried to marry since 2006, when a registry office rejected them. They appealed to the constitutional court, which also rejected their
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Massachusetts where gay marriage is legal. “I’ve been waiting for this to happen. I never really undid my bags since returning to Brazil.” Nearly three years ago, the couple split when Oliveira was forced to return to Brazil after being denied asylum in the U.S. because the federal government does not recognize same-sex marriages. The pair maintained contact through online video chats and sporadic visits during holidays. The case gained international attention from gay-rights and immigrant advocates who criticized U.S. officials for separating the couple who were legally married. The case also put Oliveira in danger in Brazil, a country that has forced dozens of gay and lesbians to apply for asylum in the U.S. over antigay violence. Last year, Kerry asked Attorney General Eric Holder to grant Oliveira asylum on humanitarian grounds. Then in March,
Kerry wrote Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano asking her to issue Oliveira “humanitarian parole” based on his fear of persecution in Brazil. Humanitarian parole is used sparingly to bring someone who is otherwise inadmissible into the U.S. temporarily because of a compelling emergency. Last month, Kerry called Coco to inform him that Oliveira had been granted humanitarian parole and would be allowed to stay in the U.S. for at least a year. “Obviously, we’ll work on a permanent solution, but for right now I just couldn’t be happier that the system worked and Tim and Junior are reunited,” Kerry said. Coco said he hopes their case helps other married gay couples who are in immigration limbo. Oliveira said he will again try for permanent residency in the U.S. ■
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mainstream events, this marks the first time that they’ll be included
DC COWBOYS PERFORM DURING NEW HOPE CELEBRATES ON MAY 15. Photo: Scott A. Drake
in a mainstream parade — not to mention being a headliner. “We’re really excited and looking forward to being a part of something like this,” said Kevin Platte, executive and artistic director of the troupe. “Our target audience has been the gay community and women, but through ‘America’s Got Talent,’ we saw that all types of people really do enjoy our choreography and our performances, whether they’re young or old, men or women. People still come up to us and say, ‘Oh, I voted for you,’ and it’s really been empowering for us to go from just performing in the gay and lesbian circuit of events to now going around the world and performing at straight events, too.” The Cowboys’ float will be
professionally made — and a step above the usual flatbed truck stacked with bales of hay the troupe usually rides on in Pride parades — and the 16 dancers will perform their numbers atop the float during the one-hour parade. Although they’re best known for their dancing, the Cowboys also are committed to raising money for HIV/AIDS causes. From 7-9 p.m. July 3, the Cowboys will perform at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., with an after-party at The Bike Stop, with all proceeds going to benefit Philadelphia FIGHT. “We wanted to take advantage of us being there in Philadelphia to help raise money for Philadelphia FIGHT for all the good things
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that they do,” Platte said, noting that coincidentally one of the other parade headliners — Miss America Caressa Camercon — has also been a strong advocate for HIV/AIDS causes. Marcocci said that unlike other cities’ July Fourth parades, the local event isn’t just draped in red, white and blue but tries to incorporate diverse communities. “Philadelphia is really unique in the diversity of its Fourth of July parade. We have everyone from a Bolivian dance group, Vietnam vets, dancers from an Okinawa drum group, and the list goes on and on. And that’s what Philadelphia’s about,” he said. ■ Jen Colletta can be reached at jen@epgn.com.
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got milf? Comedic actress to headline Philly Pride A departure from the ordinary
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By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer Jennifer Coolidge is set to hold court as the headliner this year at the Philly Pride festival June 13. The 48-year-old actress is most recognizable for the many memorable and quirky characters she’s played in big-screen comedies like “American Pie,” “Legally Blonde,” and “A Mighty Wind,” as well as TV shows like “Joey” and “Nip/ Tuck.” On the surface, she may seem like an off-beat choice to headline Philly Pride, but talking to Coolidge reveals that there is more to her than the prototypical MILFs or the vacant, somewhat odd characters she’s famous for playing. She talked to PGN about her career, what Pridegoers can expect from her performance and how she attained her gay following. PGN: How did you get involved with headlining Philly Pride? JC: This is the weird thing when you’re an actress. You don’t ever really know how it all goes down. I don’t know who recommended me. I was just lucky enough to get the phone call. I don’t know how they make the decision to call you or how you get chosen.
PGN: Have you ever performed at an event like this before? JC: No, I haven’t. PGN: What can we expect when you take the stage? JC: It will be a very serious eulogy type thing. No. I guess I do this sort of like ... I don’t know if it’s standup. It’s storytelling. I don’t know what you’d call it. It’s stories about my life in the last year to the weird auditions in L.A. and the weird guys I’ve gone out with. It’s all that stuff strung together.
(ABOVE, LEFT) JENNIFER COOLIDGE IN “BEST IN SHOW”; (ABOVE) COOLIDGE IN “FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION”
PGN: What came first for you, acting or performing live? JC: My background has been theater. I did The Groundlings in Los Angeles for many years. I was in there in a golden era, where Lisa Kudrow, Kathy Griffin, Will Farrell and Chris Kattan were in there the same time as I was. PGN: Given that you have starred in many, many mainstream films, where does your gay following come from? JC: That’s another mystery. It’s always kind of been that way. When I was growing up in school, whenever I was in a play, it was gay men and women that liked what I did. They were always the ones that commented. It’s a mutual thing, but it’s hard to know what people respond to. Maybe we think the same. I get asked that question a lot, but I can’t put my finger on what it is. I did this one-woman show 10 or 12 years ago and in 90 of the 100 seats were gay men. You’re like, oh, that’s who likes you. PGN: Do you ever get offered dramatic roles? JC: Never! Never! The only time I’ve gotten anything was because I was at my house in New Orleans. I heard that they were casting this movie “Bad
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Lieutenant” with Nic Cage and Werner Herzog was directing. So I called up my agent and said, “Is there any way I can get in on this movie?” And my agent said, “Yes, I got you an audition.” I went in, and because Werner Herzog is a German director and hasn’t seen “Legally Blonde” or “American Pie,” he didn’t have any prejudice. I just auditioned like a regular person. Usually people, if they know what kind of movies that I’ve done, they won’t ever consider me for anything serious. PGN: Do you prefer comedies that are more in your face or comedies that are more subtle? JC: I like doing both. Sometimes I get really lucky. With “Best in Show,” I knew a woman who spoke like the woman I played. She had this way of speaking where she talked with authority even though what came out sounded very naïve and silly. She talked like she really knew what she was talking about. It was hilarious to me and I always thought if I am ever in a movie I’d like to play someone like that. Then, when Christopher Guest came along, he said, “I want you to play this woman.” I could just steal that from that person that I met. I could steal all of her qualities. That’s really fun. Sometimes these scripts are so specific about who you’re supposed to be that you can’t do a variation. PGN: What has been your favorite role so far? JC: The Christopher Guest jobs are almost as good as it gets as far as being creative and having a director trusting you to come up with everything and do your own thing. You have to remember, not only do we get to create the whole
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character and what we look like, but we also get to create our own dialogue. And that’s highly unusual. PGN: What is your secret to staying so busy with acting gigs? JC: I don’t know. Someone like Samuel L. Jackson works way more than me. What’s his secret? He’s just consistently good. I’ve played a horny woman and I’ve played a loser girl in another big movie. I’ve played a plastic-surgery lady in another film. I think I’m lucky I’ve played a lot of different types of people. I’m lucky when my name comes up. I could probably play a lot more. It is weird though, once you play somebody — like I’ve played quite a few golddigger girls — once you’ve played a certain role, that gold-digger script comes to you a lot. PGN: Do you have any ambitions to star in your own show or series? JC: Yes, I would love do my own series. I’d love to do my own series in New Orleans. I dream about living in my house down here and working on a series. That’s a huge wish of mine. PGN: Do you spend the most time in Los Angeles or New Orleans? JC: This year, I’ve just been on the road doing standup, so I literally dump my bags off at my house and hang out with the dogs. Then I fill up a suitcase and I’m off again. I’ve seen the other states in the U.S. more than I’ve seen New Orleans or L.A. That’s the part about standup. You’re never around. PGN: Given your breakout role as Stifler’s mom in “American Pie,” do you feel somewhat responsible for the
“cougar” phenomenon? JC: No, I don’t. I feel responsible for the whole MILF thing. I feel like the MILF is the kids’ idea. The cougar seems like it’s the woman’s idea. I think the cougar thing was happening way before I did “American Pie,” that’s for sure. European men desire older women much more than American men. PGN: How did you get involved in the forthcoming Dinah Shore documentary? JC: I performed at Dinah Shore, so maybe they’re including me in it. It was really fun. I hope they made a lot of money because a lot of girls turned out for it. I did a lot of press for it, but I didn’t sit down and do an interview for it. COOLIDGE WITH RICKY GERVAIS IN “FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION”
PGN: Is there anything you are looking forward to doing while you are in
Philadelphia? JC: The thing about this Gay Pride is that they’re incredibly organized. I’m just so impressed with how many phone calls I get about where I’ll be at what time. I guess they’re going to show me the best stuff in the city that I haven’t seen. But that’s so cool because sometimes you show up in these cities, they tell you very little, you don’t get to see the city and you fly out the next day. But this sounds like I’m going to get to hang out. It sounds like an incredibly social thing. Jennifer Coolidge will perform June 13 at Philadelphia Pride festival, noon-6 p.m., at Penn’s Landing. For more information, visit www.phillypride.org. ■ Larry Nichols can larry@epgn.com.
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Out fashion expert’s comedy returns By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer
the abusive homophobia of his mother. “ Ky l i e ’s The hit BBC comedy series “Beautiful People” returns to this mother repside of the Atlantic for a riotous r e s e n t s t h e second season on Logo this month. u n s y m p a The series is based on the memoirs t h e t i c s i d e of openly gay creative director for of society,” Barneys department stores and Doonan said. FASHION “She repstyle guru, Simon Doonan. DESIGNER SIMON The real-life Doonan is in his r e s e n t s a DOONAN late 50s but this series finds a b e l l i g e r e n t teenage Doonan growing up in the homophobic 1990s in a working-class suburb moment. Even though it is a comof Reading, England, where he edy, I don’t think it would work if dreams of someday moving to the everybody in the show were gaymore glamorous London. Until positive. You have to have somethat day, he’s got to make do with body who’s ignorant and not that his equally gay best friend Kyle way. Kylie’s mother plays an (who refers to himself as Kylie) important role because she plays and his supportive, but dysfunc- a broader, less sympathetic character, which juxtaposes with the tional family. parents. The parent embrace and comfort level with Simon’s gayness is exceptional and that’s one of the special things about the show.” Since the show is loosely based on Doonan’s life, one might wonder BEAUTIFUL PAIN: Simon (Samuel Barnett, left) is if he will evencomforted by his mother, Debbie (Olivia Coleman), tually appear on the show. But he after his breakup with his boyfriend. Photo: BBC said that probably Doonan said that when the pro- won’t happen. “They asked me if I wanted to ducer of the show, whose credits include “Absolutely Fabulous” do a cameo, but I think if there was and “The Office,” approached an American version I would,” he him to turn his book “Nasty: My said. “In England, no one would Family And Other Glamorous know me. They would just think, Varmints,” into a TV show, he ‘Who’s that grey-haired old expected his story to go through queen in the background?’ Here, I have minor celebrity wattage. major changes. “I knew it was going into a In England, I really don’t have world of exaggeration and hilarity any.” At which point, we remarked where the essential elements of my life were preserved but it was not he should appear as himself on an attempt to do a documentary- the show c. 2040, when the charstyle construction of my child- acter Doonan would be around hood,” he said. “If you read my the same age as the real Doonan. “That could be hilarious: the book, you would think this is quite different. But then you look at the window-dresser of the future,” he core elements of the dynamic of said. “What would that be, with the parents and the characters are some fabulous future staple gun? That would be genius.” definitely there.” The second season of “The Even though season two seems to up the ante as far as the fami- Beautiful People” premieres at ly’s eccentric behavior, the return- 10 p.m. June 12 on Logo. For ing characters remain the same. more information, visit www. Simon’s parents have their hearts simondoonan.net. ■ in the right place, his sister is still rebellious and Kylie remains Larry Nichols can be reached at as flamboyant as ever despite larry@epgn.com.
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Philadelphia Gay News Personal Pride Congratulations on winning four awards in the 2009 Suburban Newspaper Association Editorial Contest and two 2010 Keystone Press Awards
Jen Colletta Keystone Press Second Place, Health and Medical Story “Researchers: Gays excluded from clinical trials” and Keystone Press Third Place, Spot News Story “Obama extends benefits to LGBT federal employees” Scott A. Drake SNA First Place and Keystone Press Second Place, Best Feature Photo, Non-Daily “Love Park: PDA with a purpose”
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RuPaul’s Raven to land at Philly Pride By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer Drag performer Raven (aka David Petruschin) may have just missed being crowned the winner of the second season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” but she’s not about to let something like that get her down. “I was expecting it to be completely 100-percent honest,” she said about coming in second on the drag reality-show competition. “Any time that I go into anything that I’m going to be competing in, I feel like a winner. I go in with the idea that I’ve won this. Whenever anyone enters anything, they should feel like a winner. But I knew after the second episode that I felt they had their winner picked. So I wasn’t shocked. Of course I was upset but I’m over it now. I’ve joined a support group.” Not that she has time to go to any meetings. Raven is a busy queen these days, thanks to her appearance on “Drag Race.” And the show has converted some of her harshest critics into fans. “People who used to say that they didn’t like me or that I was boring are the ones sitting in the front row screaming, hollering and loving it,” she said. Even though she was a fulltime drag performer going into “Drag Race,” Raven said it wasn’t always easy for her to be performing on the spot in front of the show’s celebrity judges. “It was very weird walking out and having Debbie Reynolds sitting there looking at you or having [Berlin singer] Terri Nunn coach you,” she said. “It was definitely tough, but I’ve been doing this for eight years and I’ve performed in L.A. I’ve performed in front of RuPaul before. So it was very tough but at the same time I wanted to prove myself. I mean, burlesque dancing in front of Dita Von Teese? Come on. Who the hell would feel comfortable doing that in front of her? That was probably the hardest challenge.” It turns out being challenged is nothing new for Raven. Before she got the call to appear on “Drag Race,” she was balancing two full-time gigs. “I did have a full-time job and I was also doing drag full time at the same time,” she said. “Then my drag started to take precedence over my full-time job. I was working for a makeup com-
pany at a counter. So for me, it went hand in hand. I would do something on a girl at the counter and I’d be like, ‘Oh my gosh! I want to try this on myself for my show tonight,’ or vice versa. “For me, I had more fun being able to go out, do my own makeup and perform, than I did being stuck behind a counter trying to make sure this girl is going to buy anything when I’m done with her. I don’t like pushing stuff on people so they ended up laying me off. Had they not laid me off, I probably would not have been able to do ‘Drag Race,’ or I would have had to quit.” Raven continues to do a professional balancing act these days. On top of her increasingly busy performance schedule, she’s also been tapped to be a
part of the “Drag Race” spin-off, “Drag U.” “It’s a university for biological women where they come in and they need a little bit of a pick-me-up internally or externally,” she said of the upcoming show. “They’ve been dealt kind of a crappy hand, so we’re there to give them a little bit of confidence through drag. Ru is the president of university and he’s called upon his professors to help these ladies out.” At one point on “Drag Race,” Raven had to give drag instruction to men. On “Drag U” she has to teach women. So who’s easier to drop years of drag knowledge onto? “It was easier teaching the men,” she said. “I’ve done drag tutorials for men before to show them what to do. With women, because a lot
of them sometimes wear makeup on a regular basis, they know how they want to look. So when they come into something, when it comes down to it, they want to feel comfortable looking the way their idea of beautiful is. With men, it was a little easier because a lot of times they don’t do it. So when you give them the opportunity they just run with it.” Raven is scheduled to perform at Philly PrideDay June 13. In her words, fans can expect, “exactly what I’ve always done: giving you beauty, glamour, wit, comedy and a little bit of trash.” For more information about Raven or Philly Pride, visit www. myspace.com/ravenssnatch or www.phillypride.org. ■ Larry Nichols can be reached at larry@epgn.com.
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LGBT artists featured at annual arts event By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer The nonprofit group InLiquid is hosting its 11th annual “Art for the Cash Poor” from June 12-13. The exhibition and sale is an opportunity for art lovers to discover new local talent and acquire art directly from the artists themselves at very reasonable prices under $199. “The whole idea for the event is for people to meet the person who was making something and to have an interaction with them
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and to have a friendly experience in purchasing art,” said InLiquid executive director, Rachel Zimmerman. “The idea for us was that we wanted to create a fun event which was unpretentious, [and] that would allow people to learn, enjoy and find out what’s happening. So much about buying art is the experience of buying the art. If you have a good interaction with the person that is selling it or find out something about the piece, it makes it a little more special. A lot of people who are unfamiliar about buying art are skeptical and nervous about doing it, and are afraid to make that type of decision. And this makes it easier.” Zimmerman added that “Art For the Cash Poor” has continued to grow in size and the amount of artists featured in the 11 years since it began. “It has changed phenomenally,” she said. The first two events were held at Beau Monde, with 25 artists included both years. The next year it moved to the block on which Zimmerman lived with about 40 or 50 artists, and then for the following two years was
held in Fishtown with about 70 artists. The event was traditionally a one-day outdoor Saturday affair until it moved to the Crane Building five years ago. “When we moved to the Crane Building, we decided we wanted an inside space because some people had photography or certain types of glass that aren’t really good to be outside,” Zimmerman said. “So what we did was, once we went to the Crane building, we had 50 artists inside the Icebox and we had 20 outside. And then we moved it from a one-day event to a twoday event.” This year’s sale feature works from over 120 artists as well as performances by local music groups. Some of the LGBT artists participating in the event include Anna Thompson, Sherman Oberson and Cathey White. Zimmerman said InLiquid put considerable effort into making sure “Art for the Cash Poor” represents as wide a range of local and regional artists as possible. “Being a small nonprofit, our
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marketing budget isn’t huge,” she said. “For LGBT artists, we send out to the call for artists to every arts organization in Philadelphia. We try to connect with as many different diverse arts groups as we can. The whole idea is if you have 120 artists that are all marketing the same event, you’re marketing to multiple groups of people and you’re collectively working together to promote the event. We try to partner as much as we can with different organizations to get the word out.” “Art for the Cash Poor” runs from 1-6 p.m. June 12-13 at the Crane Arts Building, 1400 N. American St. For more information, visit www.inliquid.com. ■ Larry Nichols can be reached at larry@epgn.com.
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Gay city couple goes rural on new reality show By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer If “Green Acres” were a reality show starring a gay married couple, it would probably be a lot like “The Fabulous Beekman Boys,” the new show premiering June 16 on the Planet Green channel. The show follows Josh KilmerPurcell, an ad exec and bestselling author, and his partner Brent Ridge, a doctor and former vice president at Martha Stewart Omnimedia, as they transition from New York City dwellers to farm owners in the small upstate town of Sharon Springs, N.Y. Of course there are some difficulties along the way for the couple. Kilmer-Purcell spends most of the week working in the city while Ridge tends the farm and the organic product brand the two have launched. It quickly becomes apparent that KilmerPurcell would prefer to be on the farm all the time. “That’s one of the big sources of conflict in the series,” Ridge said. “I’m living Josh’s dream. But it just so happened that in order to grow the business, one of us had to make that sacrifice and he had the more stable job. So he’s working in the city to pay the mortgage and I’m up here trying to make the farm [operate] so that it can eventually it can pay the mortgage.” Kilmer-Purcell agreed that the arrangement is for the best. “I realized that Brent has his MBA,” he said, “so if the business has a chance of succeeding it probably is more likey to be run by an MBA than an art director.” Another obstacle for the couple is the fact that they know very little about running a farm. Luckily they have the help of Farmer John, whose skills, affinity for farm life and easygoing nature come in handy for the new farm owners. “We were both raised in semirural environments so we both feel pretty at home in the country,” Kilmer-Purcell said. “Farming, of course, is hardcore country. It took a little longer to get used to that. Having Farmer John around is like having a live-in mentor. That’s how we learned.” Ridge added that Farmer John has no interest in experiencing the city life they are trying to get away from. “We have offered to take him into the city, but he has been really reluctant,” he said. “We live three hours outside of the city. He’s lived there all his life. He’s never
ventured out into the city. He really just has no desire. He just wants to be on the farm raising the goats. That’s what he feels is his life’s calling.” Kilmer-Purcell and Ridge aren’t the only gay couple calling Sharon Springs home. The two quickly bond with another couple, Doug and Garth, longtime residents of the town who own and operate a hotel there. Ridge credits the couple with paving the way for them in that small town. “For the longest time, people thought they were brothers,” Ridge said. “People thought it was impossible that they were a gay couple. They have just been such catalysts in helping to revive the village that they’ve really gained the respect of so many people in the area. Doug is head of the village board. We call them the gay
pioneers and they really were. They opened a lot of peoples’ eyes in the community.” “I’ve always said that homophobia is a luxury of people who have nothing better to do,” KilmerPurcell added. “In rural America, people have jobs and lives. They’re very busy people. They’re all concerned with getting by in their lives and helping out their neighbors when they need help. There’s not a lot of time to sit around and not like your neighbor.” Peripheral townies aside, the show is all about watching the strain on the couple’s relationship as they try to make their dream of running a farm and eco-friendly business come true. Both work hard at keeping things going, but while Kilmer-Purcell is the more laidback of the two, Ridge is the taskmaster. And after watch-
ing themselves engage in a clash of wills on the small screen, it doesn’t look like the disagreements between them are going to end anytime soon. “I’m totally convinced that I’m right all the time,” KilmerPurcell said. JOSH KILMER-PURCELL (LEFT) AND “That’s nothBRENT RIDGE Photo: Planet Green ing new,” Ridge now. “The Beekman Boys” preadmitted. “He’s always convinced that he’s mieres at 9 p.m. June 16 on Planet Green. For more information, right.” Kilmer-Purcell’s latest book, visit www.beekman1802.com. ■ “The Bucolic Plague: How Two Manhattanites Became Larry Nichols can be reached at Gentlemen Farmers” is in stores larry@epgn.com.
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Family Portraits “I don’t know how we’d do the festival without him. He’s the logistics guy. I take care of the entertainment and the parade and he does all the rest,” said Franny Price, the more visible half of the duo responsible for organizing Philadelphia’s Pride Day this Sunday. Price is referring, of course, to Chuck Volz. “He makes sure all the vendors and staff are in the right places and that everything works. Chuck knows Penn’s Landing better then the people who work there. What’s rare and wonderful is that Chuck is the kind of guy who will do all of the work and not take any of the credit. Usually, it’s the other way around. But he is content to let others shine; it’s the work that’s important to him.” PGN decided to shine a little light on the man who has quietly kept one of Philly’s favorite events going for more than 17 years. PGN: So do you come by your Philly pride naturally? CV: Oh yeah, I was born and raised here in a track house in Northeast Philadelphia. I went to school here and have my business here. I never really left.
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Suzi Nash PGN: Family? CV: I have a sister who’s seven years younger, so for all intents and purposes, I was an only child. My dad was German, mom’s Italian. PGN: What did they do? CV: Dad was a fireman for the city for 32 years. Then he retired and became the head of security for Nazareth Hospital for 20 years. And mom was the head teller at what used to be PNB bank. PGN: Was it exciting having a firefighter dad? CV: It was scary. I remember once there were a bunch of firemen killed in nearby Bell’s Corner when a floor collapsed. My mother heard about it and came and got me so we could go check to make sure it wasn’t him. Soon after that he retired. He once told me that I could be anything in the world I wanted to be except a fireman. PGN: That’s unusual. It seems like I always hear of generations of policeman and firefighters.
CV: I don’t think children should ever go into their parent’s profession. They’re either overshadowed or there’s too much competition. They need to find their own thing and I think he realized that. PGN: What were you like? CV: I was a typical quiet, nerdy student. Then I went from Catholic school to Central High, which was a total culture shock. I met my first black person and first Jewish person there. At the time, Central High was about 75 percent Jewish. I was about the only white Christian person. It was a great experience and a great education. PGN: Did you go on to college? CV: I went to Villanova and got my bachelor’s and master’s in political science, and then went to Rutgers in Camden for my law degree. I worked my way through school as a cashier at a supermarket. PGN: Now you’re a pub owner. How did that come about? [Volz owns one-third of popular Irish bar Finnigan’s Wake.]
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CV: I owned the building. I met my two partners and originally we were going to open an auction house, but we tried the pub first and it was so successful we stayed with it.
our parade chairman. It’s a gutsy thing to turn down the resignation of a volunteer, but I’m glad we did because it was none other than Franny Price. I’m thrilled to still be working with her.
PGN: Yes, Franny was telling me that not too many people know that the biggest Irish bar in the country is owned by a gay man. CV: True. My partners are straight and I’m the non-Irish, non-heterosexual partner. My general manager is gay, too, and we have a lot of gay people who come here to hang out. I refer to them all as my sisters. We always come here with the crew after Pride Day and celebrate.
PGN: That’s so funny. She told me that she’s turned down your resignation! CV: I know. I kept her from quitting all those years ago and now she’s paying me back. I tried to retire seven years ago. I told her I just couldn’t do it anymore, all the meetings and everything. So she made me senior adviser and I still participate, but on my own time without having to attend meetings. I’m still trying to get someone to replace me. I’m training someone right now because there are other things I’d like to do. I really want to decorate [Penn’s Landing], but when I’m dealing with 120 vendors, there’s no time for that. When people come through the gates, people have a good time but they have no idea how much work went into making it happen. I’ve been on my hands and knees over every inch of Penn’s Landing — I even went so far as to make a map of all of the vendor areas that the Penn’s Landing people now use.
PGN: I understand you’re a single parent? CV: Yes, I am a widow. My wife died when my daughter was 4 months old. My daughter was adopted and soon after that I was given a chance to adopt her biological brother, as well. That’s when I decided to come out because I didn’t want anything to be daddy’s big dark secret. I didn’t want them to think it was something bizarre to hide. That’s when I got involved with the Pride organization. I wanted to do something that didn’t have a narrow political focus. I wanted to do something that would serve the whole community. At the time, it was a pretty dysfunctional unit and about $20,000 in debt. We were able to come out of it and, within a year-anda-half, I became president. My first official act as president was to turn down the resignation of
PGN: What were some of the biggest challenges? CV: One year it rained something fierce, which makes you want to pull your hair out. And another year it was 105 degrees out. But I think the worst time was when the antigay protesters, Repent America, got arrested. Franny and I both got sued as individuals.
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That’s tough because you never know how a jury might rule. If we lost they might have attached a financial penalty. I could have lost my house for volunteering in a job that I never got a penny for. Federal court is no joke. PGN: Wow, federal court? CV: Yeah, it was a civil-rights violation claim. They waited a year and then notified us two days before the next Pride. It was crazy. Fortunately, our lawyers were all pro bono because the fees would have been upwards of $100,000. If we’d had to pay that out of pocket, we would have lost even when we won. And we didn’t even do anything! I wasn’t even there when it happened. I was helping my kids find parking. I came back and the police had arrested the protesters on their own. As if Franny and I had the power to direct the police to do anything. Another challenge was convincing the board that we had to charge admission. I was outvoted in the beginning, but we were so in debt we almost had to fold. We started charging and now it funds a great part of the event. PGN: How should people deal with the protestors? CV: [Laughs.] Pray for them! I wish we would ignore them, but I know that’s not always easy. I’ve had them tell me that I’m going to hell and I’ll say, “I have a teenage daughter, I’m already in hell!” The thing that bothers me the most is that I feel we could use some more spirituality in our community and I fear that these protesters are turning people away from God. It’s a shame. They give God a bad name. PGN: Going back, you mentioned your wife. Did she know you were gay? CV: We spoke about it. At the time, I told her I was bisexual. She just said, “Let me know if it interferes with the marriage.” And it really never did. But we were only married for four years when she died of breast cancer. It was tough but I still have my in-laws. Obviously with the cancer, she couldn’t get pregnant which is why we decided to adopt. At the time, I was very involved with the pro-life movement. One of the clients I represented got pregnant for a second time and she knew that Monica and I wanted to adopt and that’s how we got our daughter. It was a blessing. PGN: How was coming out? CV: The first person I told was
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my sister and the last person was my father. I’d taken on Cardinal Bevilacqua and I’d been on TV and the radio all day. I came home and my father didn’t mention it. I brought it up and I don’t know what was worse, telling him or not having had the guts to tell him sooner because his attitude was like, “Who cares? You’re my son and I love you.” And that was it. I did have to leave the pro-life movement. I was running a crisis pregnancy center and they were horrified when I came out. But it was the best thing I ever did. The kids didn’t think anything of it.
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1. “_ __ to differ!” 5. Fairy godmother’s stick 9. Endora portrayer 14. Lorca’s zip 15. It’s for skin 16. Relief that rhymes with “homo” 17. Singer Williamson 18. Jungle transport 19. Composer Copland 20. Publication that just PGN: What type of law did you introduced a gay charpractice? acter CV: Just general law. I was in 23. Command to Fido the DA’s office as the municipal 24. JFK predecessor court law clerk for a short time 25. ___ Circle (DC gayand then I put up the old shingle borhood) 29. Biblical prophet marin the neighborhood I grew up ried to Gomer in and started practicing. I was a 31. “Xena” deity Democratic committeeman for 33. Tyler of “Lord of the eight years and I worked in the Rings” local supermarket, so everyone 34. Pride of the Clintons knew me. I did whatever a blue37. Phallic fishes collar worker might need, just 38. Straight woman with petty stuff, no murder or anya crush on 51-Down thing like that mostly domestic 41. Joy of man’s desirdisputes, wills and estates, etc. I ing, to Bach also represented people who were 42. Stops in 43. “I Got Rhythm” arrested for protesting abortion writer Gershwin clinics. They were the most fun because, in the Philadelphia court 44. Italian auto 45. Grate stuff system, the judges are used to 49. “Tales of the City” dealing with thugs, not 50 people author Armistead sitting with rosary beads praying. 51. Cattrall of “Sex and See PORTRAIT, Page 55 the City”
53. Good-boy connection 54. Character of 20-Across rumored to be gay 58. City Porter loved in song 61. A, as in Edison 62. Mayberry jailbird 63. What a vacillating groom says to the other groom? 64. Kind of milk 65. Historic Stonewall event 66. Vixen’s master 67. Peter and then some? 68. “Get __ __ the Church on Time”
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Sampan wows with Asian street flavors By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer
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With his new restaurant, Sampan, 124 S. 13th St., executive chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson seems to be on a mission to take the expectations associated with Asian cuisine and turn them on their ear. The results do not disappoint. For starters, Sampan’s small plates are adventurous in their composition. The edamame dumplings ($9), bathed in sake broth, are a welcome departure both in flavor and texture from the usual veggie- or meat-filled versions. The cold tuna plate ($14) is another welcome surprise to the palate as the raw tuna works wonderfully with the avocado and provides a nice balance to the crunch of the puffed rice and flatbread that accompanies it. The boldest of the small plates has to be the wonton taco ($10) filled with rock shrimp, blood orange and avocado. The powerful spices are only slightly tempered by the sweetness of the orange and the soothing quality of the avocado, so most might have to steel themselves when sampling this potent — but delicious — dish. The heirloom tomato salad ($10) may have seemed a little bit out of place on the menu but after the aggressiveness of the wonton tacos, it was a pleasant diversion. The salad’s minimal dressing showcased the freshness of the tomatoes and generous portions of mozzarella. On Sampan’s satay menu, the Korean BBQ beef ($10) also benefited from minimal dressing. The beef was tender and tasty, needing only a light touch of sauce and kimchee to really put it over the top. The corn ($7) by comparison was decadently, perfectly roasted with coconut butter, accompanied by a salted lime and spices for seasoning. Sampan also offers some more substantial and traditional-leaning entrées. The shrimp pad thai ($13) is damn near perfect, delivering an excellent combination of noodles, egg, crispy tofu and a heaping amount of sumptuous shrimp. And while there isn’t the option to up the spiciness of the dish, most pad thai enthusiasts shouldn’t mind this at all.
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The Peking duck ($19) was a welcome twist on the traditional dish. The tender, rich and slightly sweet duck meat is presented in a jar, served with tamarind pancakes, scallions and cucumbers so diners can assemble their own tasty mini tacos. The dessert menu at Sampan is always changing, but I was tempted by the Vanilla-Swedish Fish ice cream. Served soft on three mini cones, it definitely delivered on its promise of tasting like its candy namesake. Other dessert options included a chocolate banana ice cream, strawberry shortcake and tapioca puddings with an assortment of toppings. With its bold interpretations and presentation of Asian flavors, reasonable prices and convenient location in the Gayborhood, Sampan has raised the bar for Eastern-influenced dining in the city. ■ Larry Nichols can be reached at larry@epgn.com.
If you go: Sampan
124 S. 13th St. (215) 732-3501 www.sampanphilly.com Open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner daily.
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PORTRAIT From Page 53 They didn’t know what to do with them. PGN: Tell me something about being a parent. CV: There’s nothing easy about it. My daughter Mercedes is 21 and my son Gabriel is 17. I raised them both since infancy. They know their birth mom and their other siblings. Mercedes works at Finnigan’s a few nights a week and Gabriel is a senior in high school. They’re both good kids but I’m outnumbered! If you have one kid and something happens, you know who did it. If you have two, there’s this big conspiracy and either nobody ever did anything or they blame each other. I grew in a family where even with two parents working, things were tight. My kids have it much better, and I worry that they haven’t developed a sense of how important hard work is. But then again, they’ve had it hard, too, growing up without a mother and having a single dad who is gay. I guess they’ve had a few odd burdens to deal with. PGN: Any hobbies? CV: You know, you never stop working. You just change the location you’re working in. If I’m not working on Pride, I’m working on the house or on legal things. But I do teach: I taught two semesters at the University of the Sciences, one on criminology and the courts and the other on drugs and drug policy. A lot of the kids graduate and do forensic and crime lab work for the CIA and the FBI, so we try to teach them some criminology and sociology skills. It’s fun; they’re really smart kids. And the mayor just appointed me to the Police Advisory Commission, which should be interesting. PGN: So Franny says that you’re the type of guy who gets the job done with no fanfare. CV: You know what, it’s never about notoriety. As long we accomplish our goals, I really just don’t care. Even here, I have one of the partners that everybody knows. Most people don’t even know I’m a partner. With Philly Pride, some people know my face just because I’ve been doing it for over 16 years, but everyone knows who Franny is. Some people get bummed about that sort of thing, but it doesn’t
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faze me. PGN: What’s something you’re proud of? CV: Many people don’t know that we were the pioneers of a lot of things that other Pride events now do as a regular feature. We were the first LGBT Pride event to have HIV testing, free mammograms and a petadoption area. We were the first to think of giving a “Friend of Pride” award to a straight ally and the first to have a youth grand marshal. Now they all do it. We were the first to run a commercial for Gay Pride on cable, the first to have a the gay flag flown from City Hall and the first to offer a gay postmark issued by the U.S. post office. This year, we’re going to have the Ben Franklin Bridge lit up in rainbow colors. And not only were we the first organization to have a National Coming Out Day event, we are now the largest in the country. The Philadelphia LGBT community has a lot to be proud of. Philadelphia’s Pride Day parade and festival is held from noon-6 p.m. June 13. For more information, visit www.phillypride.org. ■ To suggest a community member for “Family Portraits,” write to: Family Portraits, 505 S. Fourth St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 or portraits05@aol.com.
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Philadelphia CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA
• City Hall, NE Entrance • Philadelphia Family Planning Commission, 260 S. Broad St., 10th floor • Com-Har Living Room, 101 S. Broad St., 14th floor • Scorpio Books, 202 S. Juniper St. • Sisters, 1320 S. Chancellor St. • Paolo Pizza, 1336 Pine St. • Dignity/St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 330 S. 13th St. • Parker Hotel lobby, 261 S. 13th St. • Westbury Bar, 261 S. 13th St. • William Way Community Center, 1325 Spruce St. • JR’s Lounge, 1305 Locust St. • Q, 1234 Locust St. • Voyeur, 1220 St. James St. • Club Body Center, 1220 Chancellor St. • 13th St. Pizza, 209 S. 13th St. • XIII on 13, 211 S. 13th St. • Cut Salon, 204 S. 13th St. • Woody’s Bar, 202 S. 13th St. • Danny’s Bookstore, 133 S. 13th St. • Sansom Cinema, 120 S. 13th St., basement • Robin’s Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St. • I. Goldberg, 1300 Chestnut St. • Venture Inn, 255 S. Camac St. • Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St. • Salon K, 1216 Locust St. • Uncles Bar, 1220 Locust St. • Bioscript Pharmacy, 1227 Locust St. • Philadelphia Fight/AIDS Library, 1233 Locust St., fifth floor • Valanni Restaurant, 1229 Spruce St. • Planned Parenthood, 1144 Locust St. • Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. • 12th Street Gym, 204 S. 12th St. • Charlie Salon, 203 S. 12th St. • Brew HaHa! Coffee Shop, 212 S. 12th St. • Spruce Street Video, 252 S. 12th St. • 12th Air Command, 254 S. 12th St. • Apt. & Townhouse Rentals, 304 S. 12th St. • Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St. • Reading Terminal Market, Central Court Rear, 12th & Filbert streets • Hampton Inn, 1301 Race St. • ASIAC, 1201 Chestnut St., fifth floor • ActionAIDS, 1216 Arch St. • Ettore Salon, 1201 Market St., in Marriott Hotel • Mazzoni Clinic, 21 S. 12th St. • Women’s Anonymous Test Site, 1211 Chestnut St., Suite 1200 • Safeguards, 1211 Chestnut St., Suite 610 • AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania, 1211 Chestnut St., 12th floor • 1211 Chestnut St., lobby • Fusion Gym, 105 S. 12th St., second floor • AACO, 1101 Market St., ninth floor • Sante Fe Burrito, 212 S. 11th St. • The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St. • More Than Just Ice Cream, 1119 Locust St. • Midtown II, 122 S. 11th St. • Triangle Medicine, 253 S. 10th St. 10th St. Pour House, 252 S. 10th St. • Foodery, 10th & Pine streets • Mazzoni Clinic, 809 Locust St. • HONOR BOXES Broad & Spruce streets • Broad & Walnut streets • Broad & Chestnut streets • Juniper & Market streets • 13th & Sansom streets • 13th & Walnut streets • 13th & Locust streets • 13th & Spruce streets • 13th & Pine streets • 12th & Spruce streets • 12th & Manning streets • 12th & Locust streets • 12th & Walnut streets • 12th & Filbert streets • 11th & Arch streets • 11th & Walnut streets • 11th & Locust streets • 11th & Pine streets • 10th & Spruce streets • 10th & Pine streets • Ninth & Pine streets • Eighth & Walnut streets • Eighth & Market streets • Ninth & Market streets
OTHER PHILADELPHIA NEIGHBORHOODS
PHILADELPHIA, OLD CITY/SOCIETY HILL ZIP CODE 19106 • Independence Visitors Center, Sixth & Market streets • Free Library, Independence Branch, 18 S. Seventh St. • Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Curtis Center, 170 W. Independence Mall • Independence Place Condos, 241 S. Sixth St., lobby in both towers • Zeke’s Lunch, 318 S. Fifth St. • Best Western Independence Park Hotel lobby, 215 Chestnut St. • Hyatt Regency Hotel lobby, 201 S. Columbus Blvd. • Philly Paws, 100 N. Second St. • Strands Salon, 25 N. Third St. • Dane Décor, 315 Arch St. • Old City Ironworks Gym, 141 N. Second St. • Chocolate Works Condo lobby, 321 N. Third St. • Bridgeview Place Condo lobby, 315 New St. • HONOR BOXES • Seventh & Pine streets • Fifth & Pine streets • Third & Spruce streets • Fifth & Spruce streets • Sixth & Chestnut streets • Fifth & Chestnut streets • Fourth & Chestnut streets • Third & Chestnut streets • Second & Chestnut streets • Second & Walnut streets • Walnut & Dock streets, by Ritz Movies • Fifth & Market streets • Third & Arch streets • Third & Race streets • Fourth Street bet. Arch & Market streets, by Holiday Inn • PHILADELPHIA: SOUTH ST./BELLA VISTA/PASSYUNK ZIP CODE 19147 • Whole Foods Market, 929 South St. * Big Green Earth Store, 934 South St. • Bean Café, 615 South St. • Copabanana, 342 South St. • PGN offices, 505 S. Fourth St. * Famous 4th St. Deli, Fourth & Bainbridge streets • Essene, 719 S. Fourth St. • Rockerhead Salon, 607 S. Third St. * Philly Bagels, 613 S. Third St. • Office of Dr. Lynne Rosenthal, 530 S. Second St., second floor * Michael’s Café, 1623 E. Passyunk Ave. • Black N Brew, 1523 E. Passyunk Ave. • Carmen’s Country Kitchen, 11th & Wharton streets • Free Library, Southwark Branch, 932 S. Seventh St. * Bethel Community Home, 933-935 S. Third St. • Hideaway, Days Inn, 2015 Penrose Ave. • HONOR BOXES • 10th & South streets • Eighth & South streets • Sixth & South streets * 505 S. Fourth St. • Fourth & Bainbridge streets • Third & South streets • Second & Lombard streets * Broad & Ellsworth streets • Passyunk Avenue & Mifflin Street • Passyunk Avenue & Tasker Street • Passyunk Avenue, 10th & Reed streets * PHILADELPHIA WEST OF BROAD ZIP CODE 19102/19103 • U Do It Laundry, 15th & Spruce streets • Touraine Building lobby, 1520 Spruce St. • The Attic Youth Center, 255 S. 16th St. • TLA Video, 1520 Locust St. • Latimer Deli, 255 S. 15th St. • Dr. Wakefield’s Office, 255 S. 17th St., Suite 2306 • Art Institute, 1622 Chestnut St. • Art Institute, 1610 Chestnut St. • Café Cret, 1301 Race St. • Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel, 17th & Race streets • Adonis Cinema, 2026 Sansom St. • Sansom St. Gym, 2020 Sansom St. • Titan Room, 22nd & Market streets • Manna, 12 S. 23rd St. • Art Institute, 2300 Market St. • Phila. Daily News/Inquirer lobby, 400 N. Broad St. • Drexel Partnership, 1427 Vine St., third floor • Main Branch Phila. Free Library, 19th & Vine streets • HONOR BOXES • 17th & Pine streets • 20th & Pine streets • 15th & Spruce streets • 17th & Spruce streets • 18th & Spruce streets • 19th & Spruce streets • 23rd & Spruce streets • 25th & Spruce streets • 18th & Locust streets • 20th & Locust streets • 21st & Walnut streets • 22nd & Walnut streets • 20th & Sansom streets • Broad & Chestnut streets • 22nd & Chestnut streets • 16th & Market streets • 18th & Market streets • 22nd & Market streets • Design Center, 2400 Block Market St. • 16th Street & JFK Boulevard • 18th Street & JFK Boulevard • 20th & Vine streets • PHILADELPHIA, FAIRMOUNT, ZIP CODE 19130 • Bebashi, 1217 Spring Garden St. • Colonnade Condos lobby, 1601 Spring Garden St. • CCP Lambda, Phila. Community College, 1700 Spring Garden St. • Logan View Apts. lobby, 17th & Callowhill streets • Free Library, Main Branch, 19th & Vine streets • Whole Foods Market, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave. • Welker Real Estate, 2311 Fairmount Ave. • Beehive Hair Salon, 2319 Fairmount Ave. • Philadelphian Condos lobby, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. • 2601 Parkway Condos lobby, 2601 Pennsylvania Ave. • Crooked Frame Café, 2545 Brown St. • Honor Box, 23rd Street & Fairmount Avenue • PHILADELPHIA, WEST PHILLY, ZIP CODE 19104 • LGBT Center at Penn, 3907 Spruce St. • Penn Bookstore, 3610 Walnut St. • Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. • St. Mary’s Church, 3916 Locust Walk • International House, 3701 Chestnut St. • University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut St. • Sheraton Hotel, 36th & Chestnut streets • Old Quaker Condos lobby, 3514 Lancaster Ave. • World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. • Bucks County Coffee, 3430 Sansom St. • Bucks County Coffee, 40th & Locust streets • Fresh Grocer, 4001 Walnut St. • Osol Hall, 510 S. 42nd St. • Wilson Hall, 708 S. 42nd St. • Goodman Hall, 710 S. 42nd St. • University of the Sciences England Library, 4200 Woodland Ave. • HONOR BOXES • 30th & Market streets, NW corner • 33rd & Market streets, SW corner • 38th & Chestnut streets • 38th & Walnut streets • 36th & Walnut streets • 34th & Walnut streets • 34th & Spruce streets • 37th & Spruce streets • 38th & Spruce streets • 38th & Walnut streets • 40th & Walnut streets • University City SEPTA Station • PHILADELPHIA, OTHER, BY ZIP CODE 19111 • Almost Paradise, 742 Frankford Ave. • Free Library, Welsh Road, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. • Honor Box, Welsh Road & Roosevelt Boulevard • Harry’s Natural Foods, 1805 Cottman Ave. • 19114 • Today’s Videos, 9255 Roosevelt Blvd. • Albert’s Second Story, 3180 Grant Ave., at Academy Road • 19116 • GWHS Beacon Center, 10175 Bustleton Ave. • Free Library Bustleton Branch, 10199 Bustleton Ave. • 19118 • Weaver’s Way, 559 Carpenter Lane • Coffee Junction, 7210 Cresheim Road • Infusion Salon, 7133 Germantown Ave. • Newsstand, 8600 Germantown Ave. • Border’s Books, 8701 Germantown Ave. • 19119 • TLA Video, 7630 Germantown Ave. • Honor Box, Wyndmoor SEPTA Station • 19120 • Free Library, Olney Branch, 5501 N. Fifth St. • 19122 • Rainbow Eye, 1449 N. Fifth St., second floor • Free Library, Rodriguez Branch, 600 W. Girard Ave. • Barnes & Noble, 1700 N. Broad St. • Temple University Student Activity Center, 1755 N. 12th St. • 19123 • Beth Ahavah, 615 N. Broad St. • SILOAM Ministries, 1133 Spring Garden St. • Shampoo, Seventh & Willow streets • Honor Box, Fifth & Spring Garden streets • 1 Shot Coffee, 1040 N. Second St. • PYT Restaurant, 1050 N. Hancock St., at the Piazza • Northern Liberties Iron Works, 821 N. Second St. • HIV Early Intervention Clinic, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 16th Street & Girard Avenue • 19124 • Free Library Fishtown Branch, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave. • Free Library Frankford Branch, 4634 Frankford Ave. • Free Library Oak Lane Branch, 6614 N. 12th St. • 19126 • Free Library, Roxborough Branch, 6245 Ridge Ave. • 19127 • Free Library, Andorra Branch, 705 E. Cathedral Road • Honor Box, Main & Cotton streets • 19128 • Elfant Wissahickon Realty, 8962 Ridge Ave. • 19129 • Free Library Falls of Schuylkill, 3501 Midvale Ave. • 19131 • WCAU TV lobby, City Line Avenue & Monument Road • WPVI TV lobby, City Line Avenue & Monument Road • Free Library Wynnefield Branch, 5325 Overbrook Ave. • Honor Box City Avenue & 63rd Street • 19132 • One Day At A Time, 2532 N. Broad St. • 19133 • Congresso De Latinos, American Street & Lehigh Avenue • Free Library Lehigh Branch, 601 W. Lehigh Ave. • Prevention Point, 166 W. Lehigh Ave. • Free Library Richmond Branch, 2987 Almond St. • 19134 • Free Library McPherson Square Branch, 601 E. Indiana Ave. • Touch of Class Books, 3342 Kensington Ave. • 19136 • Fantasy Island Books, 7363 State Road • 19139 • Free Library West Phila. Branch, 125 S. 52nd St. • 19141 • Free Library Logan Branch, 1333 Wagner Ave. • Free Library Olney Branch, 6017 Ogontz Ave. • 19143 • Free Library Blanche A. Nixon Branch, 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway • Free Library Kingsessing Branch, 1201 S. 51st St. • Philadelphia University KANBAR Center, 4201 Henry Ave. • 19144 • Free Library Joseph E. Coleman Branch, 68 W. Chelten Ave. • Free Library Lovett Branch, 6945 Germantown Ave. • 19145 • Free Library South Phila. Branch, 1700 S. Broad St. • Free Library Passyunk Branch, 1935 Shunk St. • 19146 • South Square Market, 2221 South St. • Honor Box, 22nd & South streets •
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L-2 Restaurant, 22nd & South streets • Honor Box, 19th & South streets • Honor Box, 17th & Lombard streets • Marine Club Condos lobby, Broad Street & Washington Avenue • 19149 • Newsstand, Bustleton & Cottman avenues • Free Library, Northeast Regional Branch, 2228 Cottman Ave.
FREE LIBRARY LOCATIONS
Andorra Branch, 705 E. Cathedral Road • Blanch A. Nixon Branch, 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway • Bustleton Branch, 10199 Bustleton Ave. • Charles Santore Branch, 932 S. Seventh St. • Donatucci Branch, 1935 Shunk St. • Falls of Schuylkill, 3501 Midvale Ave. • Fishtown, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave. • Frankford, 4634 Frankford Ave. • Independence Branch, 18 S. Seventh St. • Joseph E. Coleman, 68 W. Chelten Ave. • Kingsessing Branch, 1201 S. 51st St. • Lehigh, 601 W. Lehigh Ave. • Logan Branch, 1333 Wagner Ave. • Lovett Branch, 6945 Germantown Ave. • Main Branch, 1901 Vine St. • McPherson Square, 601 E. Indiana Ave. • Northeast Regional, 2228 Cottman Ave. • Oak Lane Branch Library, 6614 N. 12th St. • Olney Branch, 5501 N. Fifth St. • Ogontz Branch, 6017 Ogontz Ave. • Paschalville Branch, 6942 Woodland Ave. • Richmond Branch, 2987 Almond St. • Rodriguez Branch, 600 W. Girard Ave. • Roxborough, 6245 Ridge Ave. • South Phila. Branch, 1700 S. Broad St. • Welsh Road, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. • West Phila. Branch, 125 S. 52nd St. • Wynnefield Branch, 5325 Overbrook Ave.
OTHER PENNSYLVANIA LOCATIONS
NEW HOPE • La Chateau Exotique, 31A W. Mechanic St. • Nevermore Hotel, 6426 Lower York Road • The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St. • DOYLESTOWN • Siren Records, 25 E. State St. • Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main St. • Planned Parenthood of Bucks Co., 301 S. Main St. • CHALFONT • Dr. Annette Lee, 700 Horizon Circle, Suite 202 • BRISTOL • Bristol News World, 576B Bristol Pike • WILLOW GROVE • Barnes & Noble, 102 Park Ave. • GLENSIDE • Keswick Cycle, 408 N. Easton Road • NORRISTOWN • Beagle Tavern, 1003 E. Main St. • La Mina Nightclub, 428 Arch St. • NARBERTH • Mood Swings, 2 Station Circle • Honor Box, R5 SEPTA Station, Haverford & Narberth avenues • WYNNEWOOD • Honor Box, SEPTA R5 Station, Wynnewood & Penn roads • UPPER DARBY • Honor Box, 69th Street Station • SPRINGFIELD, DEL. CO. • Border’s Books, 1001 Baltimore Ave. • MEDIA • Unitarian Church, 145 W. Rose Tree Road • The Media Theater, 104 E. State St. • LGBT Alliance Group, Delaware Co. Campus, Penn State Univ., 901 Media Line Road • ARDMORE • Honor Box, R5 SEPTA Station, Anderson Avenue near Coulter Avenue • BRYN MAWR • TLA Video, 761 Lancaster Ave. • Fox & Roach Realty, 763 Lancaster Ave. • Border’s Books, 1149 Lancaster Ave. • Bryn Mawr College, Canaday Library and on campus • Honor Box, R5 SEPTA Station, Morris Avenue near Bryn Mawr Avenue • ROSEMONT • Honor Box, R5 SEPTA Station, Airdale Road & Montrose Avenue • HAVERFORD • R5 SEPTA Station, Haverford Station Road near Lancaster Avenue • VILLANOVA • R5 SEPTA Station, Spring Mill Road near County Line Road • WAYNE • Central Baptist Church, 106 W. Lancaster Ave. • Honor Box, SEPTA R5 Stafford Station, Old Eagle School & Crestline roads • PAOLI • Honor Box, SEPTA R5 Station, North Valley Road & Lincoln Highway • MALVERN • Honor Box, SEPTA R5 Station, King Street & Warren Avenue • GLEN MILLS • Imago Deo MCC, 1223 Middletown Road • CHESTER • Harrah’s Chester Casino, 777 Harrahs Blvd. • LANCASTER • Rainbow Pet Creations, 305 N. Queen St. • Sundown Lounge, 429 N. Mulberry St. • Tally Ho Tavern, 201 W. Orange St. • YORK AREA • Cupid’s Connextion, 244 N. George St. • Club XS, 36 W. 11th St. • Atland’s Ranch, 8505 Orchard Road Spring Grove • HARRISBURG • LGBT Community Center, 221 N. Front St., third floor • Neptune Lounge, 268 North St. • The Brownstone Lounge, 412 Forster St. • 704 Strawberry Café, 704 N. Third St. • Liquid 891, 891 Eisenhauer Blvd. • MCC of the Spirit, 2973 Jefferson St. • WILLIAMSPORT • Peachies, 144 E. Fourth St. • NEW MILFORD • Oneida Campground, 132 E. Lake Road • GIBSON • Hillside Campground, 1 Creek Road • LEHIGHTON • Woods Campground, 845 Vaughn Acres Road • Club Z, 321 Pine St. • ALLENTOWN • Stonewall, 28-30 N. 10th St., Allentown • Candida, 247 N. 12th St. Allentown • MCC Lehigh Valley, 930 N. Fourth St., first floor • EAST STROUDSBURG • Raimbow Mountain Resort, 210 Mt. Nebo Road • WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON AREA • Outrageous Gifts, 515 Center St., Scranton • Twelve Penny Saloon, 3501 Birney Ave., Moosic • Michael’s Lounge, 429-433 Main St., Kingston • Twist Bar, Fox Ridge Plaza, 1170 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre
NEW JERSEY COLLINGSWOOD • Garden State Equality, 583 Haddon Ave. • Groove Ground, 647 Haddon Ave. ª Honor Box, PATCO Collingswood Station • WESTMONT • Honor Box, PATCO Westmont Station • CAMDEN • Honor Box, PATCO Ferry Avenue Station • LINDENWOLD • Honor Box, PATCO Lindenwold Station East • Honor Box, PATCO Lindenwold Station West • CHERRY HILL • Unitarian Church, 400 N. Kings Highway • Andriotti’s Viennese Café, 1442 E. Route 70 • BELLMAWR • AIDS Coalition of South Jersey, 100 Essex Ave. • BORDENTOWN • Shoppe 202, 202 Farnsworth Ave. • Mug & Muffin, 210 Farnsworth Ave. • TRENTON • Café Ole, 126 S. Warren St. • ROSEMONT • Café at Rosemont, 88 Kingwood-Stockton Road • SOMERSET • The Den, 700 Hamilton Ave. • HIGHLAND PARK • Pride Center of New Jersey, 321 Raritan Ave., second floor • MORRISTOWN • Gay Activist Alliance, Unitarian Church, 29 Normandy Heights Road • SAYREVILLE • Deko Lounge, 1971 Highway 35 • ASBURY PARK • Paradise, in Empress Hotel, 101 Asbury Ave. • Georgie’s, 812 Fifth Ave. • ATLANTIC CITY • Westside Club, 511 Arkansas Ave. • Ocean House, 127 S. Ocean Ave. • Oasis, South Jersey AIDS Alliance, 32 S. Tennessee Ave. • Ritz Condo lobby, 2715 Boardwalk • MAYS LANDING • Border’s Books, 2200 Wranglebrook Road • CAPE MAY • Gables of Cape May, call 609-861-1848 for info. • HAMMONTON • Club In or Out, 19 N. Egg Harbor Road • VINELAND • J&J News, 729 N. Main St. •
DELAWARE WILMINGTON • AIDS Delaware, 100 W. 10th St. • Border’s Books, 4221 Concord Pike • Crimson Moon, 1909 S. Sixth St. • REHOBOTH BEACH • Canal Side Inn, 34 Sixth St. • Double L Bar, 622 Rehoboth Ave. • Proud Bookstore, 149 Rehoboth Ave. • Shore Inn, 37239 Rehoboth Ave. • Rams Head Inn, 35006 Warrington Ave.
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CDs Established artists reinvent themselves with new music By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer Andy Bell Non-Stop Mute Out singer Andy Bell takes a break from the tightly controlled reins of Erasure with his latest album, “Non-Stop,” a fleshier, filthier and funkier collection of songs compared to the recent offerings from the group that originally made him famous. Longtime Erasure fans shouldn’t worry. “Non-Stop” won’t sound completely alien to them as there’s familiar synthpop floating around on this album. “Running Out” and “Honey If You Love Him (That’s All That Matters)” are close to being classic Erasure tracks, which is especially impressive since the latter track was written and features vocals by Jane’s Addiction singer Perry Farrell. Elsewhere, the album takes
some turns toward the darker corners of electro-pop. “Subject/ Object” and the title track are sexy and almost gothic-leaning tracks. “Touch” will have anyone trying to keep up with its aggressive beat working up a sweat on the dance floor. “DHDQ,” probably the most fun track on the album, infuses Bell’s pop sensibilities with a punk-rock edge and urgency. Erasure and synthpop fans alike definitely won’t be disappointed with the places Bell takes them onthe latest “Non-Stop” ride. Evelyn Evelyn s/t Eleven Records Bisexual singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer has impressed her fans both as a solo act and as one half of the Dresden Dolls. Now, she has teamed up with folk musician Jason Webley to form Evelyn Evelyn, a fictional duo of conjoined twin cabaret musicians.
To anyone who has kept up with Palmer over the last few years, this artistic detour shouldn’t come as too much of shock. If you liked her solo album or her spirited live shows, “Evelyn Evelyn” is only a step or two further down the rabbit hole. Old time carnival and sideshow musicianship abounds on tracks like “A Campaign of Shock and Awe,” Elephant Elephant” and “Have you seen My Sister Evelyn?” The duo cranks up the strangeness with arty spokenword story tracks such as “The Tragic Events,” which comes in three parts. In the grand scheme of the album, these tracks are more honey than vinegar. But thankfully Evelyn Evelyn isn’t a one-trick freak show. There is some wonderfully orchestrated musicianship on the more complex tracks, like the haunting “Sandy Fishnets” and the newwave-meets-glitter-rock of “My Space.” And then there’s an amazing cover of Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” which, using a ukulele and sparse piano, turns the song on it’s ear while keeping
its heartbreaking intensity. We were beginning to think Palmer was more interesting as a solo act, but with this project, we’re not so sure anymore. How to Destroy Angels How to Destroy Angels EP Independent Nine Inch Nails mastermind Trent Reznor tries something new-ish with his latest band featuring his wife, singer Mariqueen Maandig, handling the main vocal duties. This six-song EP was released as a free download on the band’s website, but a higher-quality audio version available through traditional retailers. (Guess which one we opted for?) Whether free or paid for, these songs don’t disappoint. Since Reznor was the primary songwriter and singer for Nine Inch Nails, it comes as no surprise that How To Destroy Angels
sounds a lot like his former group. Reznor’s taste in rhythms and sonic textures is unmistakable, especially on songs like “Parasite” and “Fur Lined,” which both sound like they were written during sessions for the last two Nine Inch Nails records. The same could be said for “BBB,” but that track has welcome swagger that separates it from the pack. Still Maandig’s impact on the songs cannot be ignored as her smooth and seductive vocals have enough of an X factor to distract from the similarities to the Nine Inch Nails sound. Fans looking for a sonic departure from Reznor might find some comfort in “The Believers” or the ethereally spaced out “A Drowning.” The EP offers a decent enough batch of songs but Reznor might want to stretch a little more creatively lest people start thinking of this group as Nine Inch Nails with a new singer. ■ Larry Nichols can be reached at larry@epgn.com.
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Avenue Q & A By Larry Nichols PGN Staff Writer The Tony Award-winning musical “Avenue Q” is back in town June 18-20 with its cute, but irreverent, puppet monsters and its catchy, but definitely not politically correct, songs. This tour production allowed PGN to keep one foot planted in reality and the other ... well, somewhere else, as we spoke to an openly gay actor and a closeted gay monster from the production. New Jersey native and out actor Tim Kornblum plays Brian, an unemployed Jewish comedian in the show. Rod is a monster, Republican, investment banker, who is really fixated on his roommate Nicky. PGN: What is it about Avenue Q that keeps it so popular? Tim Kornblum: Regardless of age or however you were brought up, everybody can relate to something that happens in the show, whether it’s a specific scene or song or lesson that’s being taught. There’s something in it for everybody. Because the show talks about growing up and living your life, what we talk about can connect on a serious personal level. PGN: Who’s the most popular?
TK: It depends of where you are. Usually Trekkie Monster, who does “The Internet is for Porn,” always gets a good response. Rod, who’s the closeted gay Republican, is always a big character, too. PGN: Was there any discussion about changing the show after the recent passing of Gary Coleman? TK: Yes and no. Jeff Whitty, the guy who wrote the book has already made some line changes to some of the references and also to some of Gary’s actual lines. [The character] Gary Coleman will still be in the show, but they did tweak some of the lines to make it a little more tactful. PGN: Do you have any similarities to the character of Brian? TK: Actually, we’re frightening similar. We’re both lazy guys who are just trying to make people laugh for a living. But we’re both in a relationship with someone who takes care of us because we really have to get our asses in gear. We actually have a similar way of dressing. His is a little more obnoxious than mine, but I’ve been known to wear some obnoxious outfits. PGN: How much of the audience is LGBT?
TK: That really depends on the city. In a lot of conservative towns where there is a gay population, it’s very hard to read. In a lot of the liberal cities we go to, it’s very clear. They’re usually the most fun audience members because a lot of them relate to it on a much more personal level than straight audiences do. PGN: So Rod, the last time we spoke, Bush was in office. Now we’ve got Obama. How do you like them apples? Rod: He’s doing a decent job. Although, I haven’t heard much from him on the issue of Monster Rights. PGN: You really seem to have absolutely nothing in common with Nicky. How did the two of you end up roommates? R: Nicky and I met in college. We roomed together. What a blast! Then when I graduated and became an investment banker, I found out that he was looking for a floor to crash on, so he moved in! And he couldn’t sleep on the floor, that’s just silly. I would much rather him be in my bed ... a bed ... any ol’ bed. So I bought him his own bed. PGN: Who is on your wish list of famous people that you hope will visit Avenue Q?
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R: Barbara Streisand. PGN: If you had to spoon anyone on Avenue Q, who would it be? R: My girlfriend, Alberta. But, she’s more of a fling ... a hot straight fling! PGN: You don’t seem to like to go out that much, what gives? R: I go out! Last night I was at a piano bar and had a cosmo. I have a little binder of sheet music I bring when I go. It includes selections from “Funny Girl,” “Funny Lady” and “Carrie: The Musical.” PGN: As an investment banker, how are you riding out the current financial crisis? R: I have not been affected. I’m good ... really good. The econ-
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omy is tricky. You have to know how to ride it when it’s hard ... um, next question. PGN: If you had to something other than a banker, what would you be? R: I thought about running for the head of the PTA once. I don’t have any kids — I just like bake sales. PGN: Why are so many Republicans getting caught in gay-sex scandals these days? R: Every time this happens the media acts surprised. I’m not surprised. The way they sport those power suits ... Catch “Avenue Q,” June 18-20 at the Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information, call (215) 893-1999 or visit www. kimmelcenter.org. ■ Larry Nichols can be reached at larry@epgn.com.
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Offline Bruce Yelk Lively and entertaining events in real life For those of us who enjoy the performing arts, digital tools like YouTube have made it easier than ever to experience new cultural content without having to buy a ticket. We can watch clips, listen to interviews and explore new performers to expand our artistic tastes and sensibilities. But neither man nor woman can live entirely online. There is no substitute for sitting in a theater, thumbing through a Playbill or concert guide and being enveloped by the artists and works, which cause us to feel joy, enlightenment, empathy and excitement. Over the next few weeks, several of my favorite artists, groups and shows are scheduled at venues throughout Philadelphia. It’s going to be a truly magical June and I hope you will join me at one or more of the events highlighted here. This Sunday, June 13, I am excited to present the fourth annual “Triumphant Pride” from 4-8 p.m. at Mad River, 126 Chestnut St., in Old City, following the Philadelphia Gay Pride Parade and Festival at Penn’s Landing. This year’s event promises to be the biggest and best in “Triumphant Pride” history, as out local musician Aiden James will perform during the festivities. A self-described, self-taught indie artist who writes, produces and releases his own music through Songster Sounds, James is blazing his own trail using maps charted by other openly gay artists such as Elton John and Rufus Wainwright. James is currently touring the country and abroad, and recently gave a live performance and interview on 93.7 WSTW in Philadelphia called “Hometown Heroes.” For all the details about “Triumphant Pride,” visit www. nightlifegay.com. Also taking place this weekend is the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus concert in honor of Philly’s LGBT Pride celebration. The show, “Gayly Forward,” is an exciting musical romp through world culture. The chorus will perform songs inspired by the beaches of Rio, the resorts of Mexico, the quaint charm of European des-
tinations and the history of U.S. cities, including Philadelphia, San Francisco, Chicago and New York. “Gayly Forward” will take place from 8-10 p.m. on June 1112, at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St. Tickets range from $20-$30 for general admission, or $50 for VIP, which includes a pre-concert reception. For more information, visit www.pgmc.org. Next weekend, Philadelphians will be treated to a special performance of the Broadway smash, “Avenue Q,” at the Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. The irreverent musical is one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway shows of the last decade, renowned
for its soaring score, clever lyrics and dynamic cast performances. “Avenue Q” is only in town for a limited engagement from June 18-20, so make sure to visit www.kimmelcenter.org to check on show times, ticket prices and availability. Apart from James’ performance at “Triumphant Pride,” the event I’m most excited this month will take place at 8 p.m. June 24 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., in Fairmount Park. That’s when undisputed star of stage, television and screen Idina Menzel will join forces with the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra for a special outdoor concert. Menzel got
her start on Broadway playing Maureen Johnson in the original cast of “Rent.” Since that breakout performance, she’s played Elphaba in the original Broadway cast of “Wicked,” which earned her the 2004 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. Most recently, she starred on “Glee” as Shelby Corcoran, the director of McKinley High’s rival glee club, Vocal Adrenaline. Menzel has also released three studio albums and accumulated a number of film and television credits. Tickets are $10-$50, and can be purchased at www.manncenter.org. For a slightly different type of stage show, but one that’s certain to be fun, don’t miss the “Mr. Gay
Rehoboth Beach Competition” on June 19 at the Double L Bar, 622 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, Del. Remember that the winner of Mr. Gay Rehoboth Beach will join representatives from cities all over the United States at Voyeur Nightclub on Nov. 13 for the “2010 United States Mr. Gay Competition.” For more information on “Mr. Gay Rehoboth Beach,” visit www.doublelbar.net. I hope you find time to enjoy some live entertainment in the coming weeks. If you have any events to submit for the next column, send them to Bruce@nightlifegay. com. ’Til next time, get offline and see what your community has to offer! ■
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BOOKS GAY MEN’S 1 . “ P r o b a t i o n ,” b y To m Mendocino (Kensington Press, 304 pp., $15 pb). In this timely and provocative novel from an authentic new voice in fiction, Mendicino explores how a closeted gay man’s decision to marry impacts his life and the people he loves, and what happens when the lies unravel. 2. “What We Remember,” by Michael Thomas Ford (Kensington Press, 362 pp., $15 pb). Awardwinning author Ford returns with his most ambitious novel to date, in which a father’s disappearance has a profound effect on his three children and causes secrets and lies to be exposed. 3. “Murder On Camac,” by Joseph DeMarco (Lethe, 396 pp., $18 pb). Gunned down in the street, author Helmut Brandt’s life ebbs away and puts a chain of events in motion that place P.I. Marco Fontana on a collision course with the church and local community. 4. “Silver Lake,” by Peter Gadol (Tyrus Books, 290 pp., $14.95 pb). Called compulsively readable, the novel combines all the suspense of a psychological thriller with beautifully observed details of contemporary domestic life in Los Angeles. This is a haunting book full of both beauty and dread.” 5 . “ M o o n l i t E a r t h ,” b y Christopher Rice (Scibners, 368 pp., $25 hb). Rice returns with his first female protagonist since “The Snow Garden.” In his latest, he delivers a compelling psychological thriller about a young woman who must act to save her brother’s reputation and life when he is accused of being involved in a terrorist event. 6. “Chasing Smoke,” by K. A. Mitchell (Samhain Publishing, 264 pp., $15 pb). With his boyfriend pressuring Daniel Gardner for a serious commitment, Christmas with Daniel’s family seems like a welcome escape. But his old house holds more than memories of a miserable adolescence. It also has Daniel’s former flame, Trey Eriksson. 7. “Rancid Pansies,” by James H a m i l t o n - Pa t e r s o n ( E u r o p a
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Editions, 288 pp., $15.95 pb). Book Three in the Gerald Samper series finds Samper recuperating in Sussex when he learns that film rights to his book on Millie Cleatathe have been sold. This windfall is sufficient to finance a return to Italy — and his dream to write the libretto for an opera. 8. “Workin’ It! RuPaul’s Guide to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Style,” by RuPaul (It Books, 192 pp., $19.99 hb, less 10 percent in the store). More than just a style guide, this is a navigation system through the bumpy road of life. Let RuPaul teach you the tried, tested and found true techniques that will propel you from background player to shining star!
LESBIAN 1. “Morning Haiku,” by Sonia Sanchez (Beacon Press, 144 pp., $19.95 hb). This new volume by the much-loved poet Sonia Sanchez, her first in over a decade, is music to the ears: a collection of haiku that celebrates the gifts of life and mourns the deaths of revered African-American figures in the worlds of music, literature, art and activism. 2. “Under the Sheets,” by Gweneth Ferdinand (Xlibris, 230 pp., $19.99 pb). A story of love, lust and drama as multiple women are connected through friendship, love and hardship. 3. “The Other Side of Paradise: A Memoir,” by Staceyann Chin (Scribner, 282 pp., $16 pb). A brave and fiercely candid memoir about growing up in Jamaica by performer, activist and writer Chin. 4. “Lily of the Tower,” by Ellen Hart (Bella, 261 pp, $14.95 pb) The country house has a secret: Washed up by a storm at the gates of the local estate, young Agnes Headey has a first impression of brooding silence and faded elegance. When she learns that Master Netherfield’s sister is not dead, as all had presumed, she undertakes secret visits to the gentle but troubled woman. 5. “I Can’t Think Straight,” by Shamim Sarif (Enlightment Press, 204pp., $15.95 pb). Two women fall in love on the eve of one woman’s wedding. Although they come from different worlds, the attraction between Tala and Leyla is immediate and Tala must decide whether to stay true to her culture or to her heart. 6. “Awakening to Sunlight,” by Lindsey Stone (Bold Strokes, 231 pp., $16.95 pb). Judith Hilford flees from an emotionally abusive relationship and accepts tempo-
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rary lodging arranged by a friend until she can set her life on a new course. 7. “Babyji,” by Abha Dawesar, (Anchor, 368 pp., $15 pb). A sexy, surprising, subversively wise new novel about an Indian Lolita and her quest to conquer love and life. 8. “Long Shot,” by D. Jackson Lee (Bold Strokes, 231 pp., $16.95 pb). Equine veterinarian Tory Greyson has always played the safe bet, that is, until she runs into a very cute, opinionated, jobless journalist.
DVDs LESBIAN 1. “And Then Came Lola,” directed by Ellen Seidler and Megan Siler (2009, 70 min., $24.95) This wonderfully fun and sexy lesbian romp takes a whizbang tour through the streets of San Francisco as photographer Lola races to get to a crucial meeting on time. As usual, Lola is running late. Her job and her girlfriend Casey are on the line and Lola has three chances (a la the art-house classic “Run, Lola, Run”) to make it right. 2. “Wanda Sykes: I’ma Be Me,” starring Wanda Sykes (2009, 60 min., $19.95). Dominating everything from television sitcoms to feature films, this out comedian extraordinaire has returned in her second solo comedy special. 3. “The Lovers & Friends Show, Season 1,” directed by Charmain Johnson (2008, 163 min., $19.95). Six lesbian women of color navigate through life’s obstacles, making new friends and experiencing new drama. 4. “Steam,” directed by Kyle Schickner (2009, 120 min., $24.98). This terrific new drama unfolds the stories of three amazing and very different women whose paths cross in a steam room. 5. “The Guitar,” directed by Amy Redford (2008, 93 min., $26.95). A captivating portrait of a woman’s self-empowerment (including a tryst with the pizza delivery girl). 6. “The Crash Pad,” directed by Shine Louise Houston (2006, 60 min. $34.95). “This is the key to the crash pad, and I want to give it to you. You’re guaranteed a panty-dropping good time” in this lesbian/queer/feminist porn flick. 7. “The L Word: Final Season” directed by Angela Robinson (2008, 438 min., $49.95). It’s the final season of the show that won our hearts and got us talking about
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its unwavering dedication to portraying sexy lesbian characters in a steady stream of increasingly hot and wild story lines. 8. “Truth Hall,” directed by Jade-Jenise Dixon (2009, 88 min., $14.98). Secrets come out and hearts get broken when old friends reunite for a wedding in this bold urban dramedy. 9. “Shelter Me,” directed by Marco S. Puccioni (2008, 94 min., $29.95). A married college professor falls in love with one of her students.
GAY MEN’S 1. “Gods of Football: The Making of the 2009 Calendar,” directed by Grant Carroll (2009, 80 minutes, $24.95). Australia’s hottest footballers (rugby players) naked for a cause. They bare it all for breast-cancer research. 2. “Shelter,” directed by Jonah Markowitz (2007, 88 min., $24.95). For Zach, an aspiring artist fresh out of high school forced to skip out on college to provide for his family, he fears having no life of his own until surfing becomes his only solace. 3. “House of Usher,” directed by David DeCocteau (2008, 83 min., $19.98). An erotic twist on Edgar Allen Poe’s masterpiece, when Victor visits his first love Roderick Usher at his crumbling family estate, he finds Roderick and his sister decaying before his eyes. Soon Victor learns the terrifying secret that’s been keeping them alive. 4. “Newcastle,” directed by Dan Castle (2008, 107 min., $24.95). A coming-of-age tale combining the gorgeous Australian surfer beaches with the raw energy, music and rebellion of teen culture. 5. “Soldier’s Girl,” directed by Frank Pierson (2003, 111 min., $14.95). The film is based on the true story of 21-year-old Private Barry Winchell, who fell in love with a beautiful transgender nightclub performer. Their love affair created an uproar among Winchell’s fellow soldiers, particularly upsetting his macho roommate Justin, whose desire to control resulted in tragedy. 6. “Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat,” directed by Glenn Gaylord (2009, 80 min., $24.95). Casey is new to the gay scene, refreshingly cute, geeky and extremely shy. When bombastic Tiffani befriends Casey and takes him under her wing, his adventures have only just begun! 7. “College Boys Live,” directed by George O’Donnell (2009, 94
min., $29.95) In a quiet Orlando, Fla., suburb, three young men struggle to escape the wreckage of their pasts and create new lives for themselves. Their new home is CollegeBoysLive.com, a voyeuristic-Web-cam house rigged with 32 cameras, where their every move is watched by thousands of paying members. This intimate and provocative film
examines complex subculture, but at its heart the film is about the universal search for family and acceptance. 8. “Breakfast with Scot,” directed by Laurie Lynd (2007, 109 min., $24.95). The lives of Eric, an exhockey player, and his partner Sam are thrown into turmoil when they are forced to take in Scot, a flamboyant 11-year-old.
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9. “Little Ashes,” directed by Paul Morrison (2008, 112 min., $26.98). In 1922, as Madrid wavers on the edge of social change, Salvador Dali is drawn into the decadent lifestyle of Federico Garcia Lorca and Luis Bunuel. But as the three explore the art world together, a forbidden attraction develops during these socially rebellious times. ■
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Your guide to arts and entertainment
Theater
PGN
Black Pearl Sings! InterAct Theatre Company presents Frank Higgins’ musical drama set in the Depression as two women struggle for acceptance in society, through June 27 at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St.; (215) 5688079.
Pick
Anna Crusis Women’s Choir: 35th Annual Spring Concert The choir performs from 46 p.m. June 13 at Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Germantown Ave.; www.annacrusis.org.
Coming: A Musical of Biblical Proportions Traverse Arts Project presents a staged concert reading of the musical by out playwright Erik Ransom, 8 p.m. June 11-12 at Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; (800) 5954849. Fiddler on the Roof Walnut Street Theatre presents the awardwinning musical, through July 18, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550. If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Arden Theatre Company presents an adaptation of Laura Joffe Numeroff’s bestselling children’s book about the chaos a demanding mouse can create, through June 13, on Arden’s Arcadia Stage, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the production about AfricanAmerican musicians in 1920s Chicago, through June 13 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; (215) 985-0420. The Musical of Musicals: The Musical Independence Studio on 3 presents a pastiche of elements from big-name musicals, through June 27, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 5743550.
Sophie B. Hawkins The singer-songwriter performs at 7 and 10 p.m. June 12 at Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square; (484) 7328295.
Max Weinberg Big Band The E Street drummer and bandleader from “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” performs with his band at 8 p.m. June 14 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400. Charlie Del Marcelle stars in Amaryllis Theatre Company’s production of “I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright through June 13 at the Playground at the Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. “Wife” tells the story of Charlotte von Mahsldorf, born Lothar Berfelde in 1928, living publicly as a transvestite who survives both Nazi Germany and Communist-occupied East Berlin. For tickets, call (215) 564-2431 or visit www. AmaryllisTheatre.org.
The Next Reunion Society Hill Playhouse presents the story of friends who crash a 10-year highschool reunion after their own turns out to be a bust, through June 20, 508 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210. Respect: A Musical Journey of Women Society Hill Playhouse presents an exuberant musical that recounts the journey of women in the 20th century with popular music, through June 27, 507 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210. Sunday in the Park with George Arden Theatre Company presents Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prizewinning musical, through July 4, 40 N. Second St.;
(215) 922-1122. The Women Traverse Arts Project presents a staged drag reading, featuring Thom Cardwell and Sandy Beach, directed by Mark A. Dahl, 8 p.m. June 11 at Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; (800) 595-4849.
Music
Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 7905847. PGMC Concert: Gayly Forward Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus performs a Pride concert, 8 p.m. June 11-12 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut St.; (215) 7319230.
Earth, Wind & Fire The R&B group performs at 8 p.m. June 11 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.
Zombie Beach Party Out DJ Robert Drake and Dave Ghoul rock the undead at 8 p.m. June 11 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.
Mahler’s Third Symphony The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Mahler’s massive, six-movement symphony, 8 p.m. June 11-12 at
Backstreet Boys The pop group performs at 8 p.m. June 12 at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; (609) 449-1000.
Yes and Peter Frampton The prog-rock band and the rock singer-guitarist perform at 8 p.m. June 15 at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; (610) 352-2887. Around the World Kickoff Concert for SOS Children’s Villages Taylor Hicks and Matt Cusson perform this concert fundraiser at 8 p.m. June 17 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847. Bruce in the USA A Bruce Springsteen tribute band performs at 8 p.m. June 17 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 136 N. Main St., Sellersville; (215) 2573000.
Exhibits
Ancient Rome & America The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition of rare artifacts from Italy and the United
States, including excavated remains from Pompeii, Roman busts of Julius Caesar and Cicero, through Aug. 1, 525 Arch St.; (215) 409-6600. Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt The Franklin Institute presents an exhibition of 150 artifacts from Egypt, through Jan. 2, 20th Street and the Parkway; (215) 448-1200. Contemporary Folklore The James A. Michener Art Museum presents an exhibition featuring the works of four regional artists mining both collective and personal stories to create sculptures that retell new histories, through June 13, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800. East Meets West AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of works inspired by the culture of Japan, through July 3, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250. Expressway Gallery 339 presents an exhibition of photography by Toshio Shibata, through June 12, 339 S. 21st St.; (215) 731-1530. For Ruthie: Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak and Their Young Philosophers The Rosenbach Museum presents an exhibition exploring the working relationship between the two authors, through June 21, 2008-2010 Delancey Place; (215) 732-1600. Mimesis The Clay Studio presents an exhibition of works by Molly Hatch, through June 27, 139 N. Second St.; (215) 925-3453.
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Minor League Gallery 339 presents an exhibition of photography by Andrea Modica, through June 12, 339 S. 21st St.; (215) 731-1530. Ni Una Mas (Not One More) The Leonard Westphal College presents an exhibition addressing the global issue of femicide — targeted violence against women, through July 16, 3401 Filbert St.; (215) 895-2548. Queer Voices Institute of Contemporary Art presents a group exhibition of queer art, through Aug. 1, 118 S. 36th St.; (215) 898-7108. Slow Movements ArtStar Gallery presents an exhibition of works from Julie West, through June 13, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557. Smooth Cartographies The Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College presents an exhibition of work from digital media artist Greg Scranton using locative technologies, through Aug. 1, 601 E. Main St.; Collegeville; (610) 409-3500. Thomas Hucker and Thomas Huang Wexler Gallery presents an exhibition of works by the two furniture artists, through June 26, 201 N. Third St.; (215) 923-7030.
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Opera
Orphée and Eurydice The Opera Company of Philadelphia performs this mythical tale June 1725 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Dance
mis/match Philly Contact Collective presents a series of vignettes exploring gender identity and sexuality, June 11-12 at Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; (800) 595-4849. Romeo and Juliet The ballet company performs John Cranko’s classic through June 12 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Film
Funny Girl The 1968 film starring Barbara Streisand is screened at 2 p.m. June 6 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 9170223. Shutter Island The recent thriller is screened at 8 p.m. June 14 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 9226888. Pride Film Screenings MiND TV hosts a free screening of new shorts produced by MiND and community members, 6:30-8 p.m. June 16 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; (215) 732-2220.
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Black Orpheus Bryn Mawr Film Institute hosts a screening of the film setting the Greek Orpheus myth in the midst of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival festivities, 7 p.m. June 16, 824 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.
Etc.
Books
Kaiju Big Battel Watch monsters fight (really!) at
First Person StorySlam The storytelling competition returns at 8:30 p.m. June 14 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.
Gay Comedy Show Voyeur hosts a show featuring Shawn Hollenbach, Scott Ryan and Brad Loekle, 8-10 p.m., 1221 St, James St.; (215) 7355772.
8 p.m. June 12 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888. Triumphant PRIDE Bruce Yelk and Nightlifegay. com host a Pride Party with DJs and dancers, 4-8 p.m. June 13 at Mad River, 126 Chestnut St.; (215) 923-5666. ■
Fresh and Healthy Food
C.A. Conrad and Deborah Morkun The out author and the poet host a reading at 7 p.m. June 15 at Moonstone Arts Center, 110A 13th St.; (215) 735-9598.
Cabaret
Very Variety! This burlesque comedy and musical show benefits Mazzoni Center, from 7-9 p.m. June 12 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; (215) 9649675. A Slice O’ Minnelli Rick Skye performs as Liza Minnelli at 8:30 p.m. June 12 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, (215) 862-5225. Revival Burlesque Catch the naughty fun at 7 p.m. June 13 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; (215) 592-0656.
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MOTHERHOOD EXPLORED: Out poet and author Staceyann Chin (“The Other Side of Paradise”) and out filmmaker tiona m. host a fundraiser for “Baby Makes Me,” a film about non-traditional motherhood, 5-8 p.m. June 12 at Bahdeebahdu, 1522 N. American St. The project, which started when Chin approached tiona m. to document her efforts to become pregnant, evolved into a general exploration of single motherhood, viewed through Chin’s experiences as well as the process and issues facing single lesbians of color becoming mothers. For more information, call (215) 627-5002 or visit www.babymakesme.com.
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worth watching: FRIDAY World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert Shakira, the Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys and John Legend perform. 8 p.m. on ABC. The Beautiful People The second season of this comedy begins with gay character Simon discovering his parents aren’t really married. 10 p.m. on Logo.
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Wind down from the excitement of Philly Pride as out actor Sean Hayes hosts “The 64th Annual Tony Awards” live from Radio City Music Hall, 8 p.m. June 13 on CBS. Photo:
Party Down Megan Mullally (“Will & Grace”) stars in this comedy series about Hollywood caterers with dreams of making it big. 10 p.m. on Starz. The Jaquie Brown Diaries The new comedy about a TV journalist trying to claw her way to fame. 10:30 p.m. on Logo. SATURDAY Rent The movie version of the hit musical. 7:30 p.m. on CW. The Wanda Sykes Show The out comedian hosts this repeat of her weekly talk show. 11 p.m. on Fox. Saturday Night Live Alec Baldwin hosts this repeat. 11:30 p.m. on NBC. SUNDAY The Tony Awards Out actor Sean Hayes hosts. 8 p.m. on CBS. Drop Dead Diva Bisexual comedian Margaret Cho co-stars in this dramedy. 9 p.m. on Lifetime. Storytellers Christina Aguilera performs. 10 p.m. on VH1. MONDAY How I Met Your Mother Out actor Neil Patrick Harris stars in this repeat. 8 p.m. on CBS. RuPaul’s Drag Race The queens compete in a press junket challenge. 9 p.m. on Logo.
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TUESDAY Wisecrack Out comedian Alec Mapa is featured in this comedy series. 5 p.m. on Logo. Losing It With Jillian Michaels The bisexual personal trainer from “The Biggest Loser” gets her own series. 8 p.m. on NBC. America’s Got Talent The auditions continue. 9 p.m. on NBC. My Life on the D-List In the season premiere, comedian Kathy Griffin asks Liza Minnelli for acting advice when she gets a guest role on “Law & Order: SVU.” 9 p.m. on Bravo. The Big Gay sketch Show The gay and irreverent comedy series. 10 p.m. on Logo. WEDNESDAY So You Think You Can Dance The top 10 dancers compete. 8 p.m. on Fox. America’s Got Talent
The auditions continue. 9 p.m. on NBC. Modern Family Out character Cameron joins Dylan’s rock band. 9 p.m. on ABC. Top Chef The cooking competition goes to Washington, D.C., in the season premiere. There’s always at least one gay competitor. 9 p.m. on Bravo. THURSDAY Better Off Ted Out actress Portia de Rossi stars in a new episode of this canceled series. 8 and 8:30 p.m. on ABC. Glee Out actress Jane Lynch stars. Lots of singing. Season finale. 8 p.m. on Fox. So You Think You Can Dance The eliminations start. 9 p.m. on Fox. The NewNowNext Awards Logo honors those on brink of fame in film, TV and music. 10 p.m. on Logo.
Queer TV you can always see: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. on NBC. The Rachel Maddow Show
Monday-Friday, 9 p.m. on MSNBC.
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Meeting Place A community bulletin board of activities, facilities and organizations
Community centers ■ The Attic Youth Center: For LGBT and questioning youth and their friends and allies. Groups meet and activities are held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; case management, HIV testing and smoking cessation are available Monday through Friday. See the Youth section for more events. 255 S. 16th St.; (215) 545-4331 ■ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center at the University of Pennsylvania 3907 Spruce St.; (215) 898-5044; center@dolphin.upenn.edu, Summer hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■ Rainbow Room — Bucks County’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Allies Youth Center: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Doylestown Planned Parenthood, The Atrium, Suite 2E, 301 S. Main St., Doylestown; (215) 348-0558 ext. 65; rainbowroom@ppbucks.org. ■ William Way Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center: 1315 Spruce St.; (215) 732-2220; www.waygay.org. Peer counseling: Monday through Friday, 6-9 p.m. Library hours: Mondays 3-9 p.m., Tuesdays 3-6 p.m., Wednesdays 3-9 p.m., Thursdays 3-9 p.m., Fridays 3-9 p.m., Saturdays noon-6 p.m., Sundays noon-6 p.m. Volunteers: New Orientation: First Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.; Volunteer Velada, third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
Health Anonymous, free, confidential HIV testing Spanish/English counselors offer testing 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday at Congreso de Latinos Unidos, 166 W. Lehigh Ave.; (215) 763-8870 ext. 6000. AIDS Services In Asian Communities Provides HIV-related services to Asians and Pacific Islanders at 340 N. 12th St., suite 205; (2215) 536-2424. Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative Free, anonymous HIV testing from 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays at 1207 Chestnut St., fifth floor; (215) 851-1822 or (866) 222-3871. Spanish/English. HIV testing Free, anonymous testing and counseling is offered from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment at AIDS Resource, 520 W. Fourth St., suite 2A, Williamsport; (570) 322-8448.
Key numbers
HIV treatment Free HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment for Philadelphia residents are available from 9 a.m.noon Mondays and 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; (215) 685-1803. HIV health insurance help Access to free medications, confidential HIV testing available at 17 MacDade Blvd., suite 108, Collingdale; Medical Office Building, 722 Church Lane, Yeadon; and 630 S. 60th St.; (610) 586-9077. Mazzoni Center Free, anonymous HIV testing; HIV/AIDS care and treatment, case management and support groups; 1201 Chestnut St.; (215) 563-0652. www. mazzonicenter.org. Washington West Project Free, anonymous HIV testing. Walk-ins welcome 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; 1201 Locust St.; (215) 985-9206.
Casarez@phila.gov; Fax: (215) 686-2555
■ AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania: (215) 587-9377
■ Mazzoni Center: (215) 563-0652; www. mazzonicenter.org
■ AIDS Law Project of Southern New Jersey: (856) 933-9500 ext. 221
■ Mazzoni Center Family and Community Medicine: (215) 563-0658
■ AIDS Library: (215) 985-4851 ■ ACLU of Pennsylvania: (215) 592-1513
■ Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Philadelphia): (215) 572-1833
■ AIDS Treatment hot line: (215) 5452212
■ Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations: (215) 686-4670
■ Barbara Gittings Gay and Lesbian Collection at the Independence Branch of the Philadelphia Free Library: (215) 685-1633
■ Philadelphia Lesbian and Gay Task Force: (215) 772-2000
■ The COLOURS Organization Inc. 112 N. Broad St., 11th floor; (215) 4960330.
■ Philadelphia Police Department liaison — Chief Inspector James Tiano: (215) 685-3655 ■ Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee: (215) 600-0627; ppd.lgbt@gmail.com
■ Equality Advocates Pennsylvania: (215) 731-1447; (866) LGBTLAW
■ Philly Pride Presents: (215) 875-9288
■ Equality Forum: (215) 732-3378
■ SPARC — Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition: (717) 920-9537
■ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Peer Counseling Services: (215) 732-TALK ■ Mayor’s liaison to LGBT communities: Gloria Casarez, (215) 686-2194; Gloria.
■ Transgender Health Action Coalition: (215) 732-1207 (staffed 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, and 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
Professional groups ■ Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia GALLOP holds board meetings at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at 100 S. Broad St., Suite 1810; GALLOP also provides a free referral service; (215) 627-9090; www.galloplaw.org. ■ Greater Philadelphia Professional Network Networking group for area business professionals, self-employed and business owners meets monthly in a different location throughout the city, invites speakers on various topics, partners with other nonprofits and maintains a Web site where everyone is invited to sign up for e-mail notices for activities and events.; www.gppn. org. ■ Independence Business Alliance Greater Philadelphia’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, providing networking, business development, marketing, educational and advocacy opportunities for LGBT and LGBT-friendly businesses and professionals. Visit www. IndependenceBusinessAlliance.com for information about events, programs and membership; (215) 5570190; 1717 Arch St., Suite 3370. ■ National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association The Philadelphia chapter of NLGJA, open to professionals and students, meets for social and networking events; www.nlgjaphiladephia.org.
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12-step programs and support groups Adult Children of Alcoholics
Meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the William Way Center. ■ Rainbow Adult Children of Alcoholics and Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7 p.m. Saturdays at Limestone Presbyterian Church, 3201 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Del.; (302) 4569129. ■
Al-Anon
Gay Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. Fridays at St. Andrew’s Church, 50 York St., Lambertville, N.J.; (215) 986-1029. ■
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Acceptance meets at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays at Episcopal Church, 22nd and Spruce streets. ■ Beginnings meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at 1201 Locust St.; (215) 563-0663 ext. 282. ■ Community meets at 8 p.m. on Thursdays at Holy Communion Church, 2111 Sansom St. Gay and lesbian but all are welcome. ■ GLBT Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. on Sundays and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 100 W. Windsor St., Reading; (484) 529-9504. ■ Living In Sobriety meets at 10 a.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m. Sundays at the William Way Center. ■ Night Owl meets at 11:30 p.m. Sunday through Saturday at the William Way Center. ■ Philadelphia Gay & Lesbian Beginners meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2212 Spruce St. ■ Sober and Gay meets at 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday at the William Way Center. ■ Stepping Stone meets at 2:30 p.m. Mondays at the Mazzoni Center. ■ Ties That Bind Us is a12-step Alcoholics Anonymous meeting for the BDSM, leather and alternative sexuality community. Meetings are held from 7:30-9 p.m. in South Philadelphia. For location, call (800) 581-7883. ■ Way Gay Young Peoples meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the William Way Center. ■
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■ AIDS Services in Asian Community offers safer-sex and HIV/AIDS information at 10 a.m. on second Tuesday of the month at the Independence Branch of the the Free Library, 18 S. Seventh St.; (215) 685-1633. ■ A support group for HIV-positive men and women meets from 1:30-3 p.m. at BEBASHI — Transition to Hope, 1217 Spring Garden St., first floor; (215) 769-3561. ■ Encuentros Positivos, a group for HIV-positive Latino men who have sex with men, meets on first and third Tuesday of the month at 1205 Chestnut St.; (215) 985-3382. ■ “Feast Incarnate,” a weekly ministry for people affected by HIV/AIDS, begins at 5 p.m. at University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut St. Bible study follows at 6 p.m.; (215) 387-2885. ■ A support group for people recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Mazzoni Center. ■ Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program’s Voice It Sistah, a support group for HIV-positive women, meets at 11 a.m. every first and third Tuesday at YOACAP, 1207 Chestnut St., Suite 315; (215) 851-1898.
Wednesdays:
A support group for HIV-positive women will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Arch Street United Methodist Church, 55 N. Broad St.; (215) 387-6055. ■ AIDS Services in Asian Communities’ weekly volunteer work group will meet from 6-8 p.m. at 340 N. 12th St., Suite 205; (215) 563-2424. ■ Project Teach, a peer-education and empowerment program for people living with HIV/AIDS, will meet from 3-5 p.m. at Philadelphia Fight, 1233 Locust St. ■ Positive Effect, for HIV-positive people 18 and over, meets from 5-7 p.m. at Camden AHEC, 514 Cooper St., Camden, N.J.; (856) 963-2432. ■
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A support group for HIV-positive men and women will meet from 6-8 p.m. at BEBASHI — Transition to Hope, 1217 Spring Garden St.; (215) 769-3561. ■ Diversity, an HIV/AIDS support group for all infected or affected, meets from 7-9 p.m. at Arch Street United Methodist Church, 55. N. Broad St.; call Zak, (215) 848-4380, or Paul, (215) 307-0347. ■
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AIDS Delaware’s You’re Not Alone youth support group meets at 11 a.m. at AIDS Delaware, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 315, Wilmington; a social session will follow at 12:30 p.m.; (302) 652-6776. ■
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■ Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus A regional organization dedicated to promoting gay and lesbian tourism to the Greater Philadelphia Region, holds meetings every other month on the fourth Thursday (January, March, May, July, September and the third Thursday in November), open to the public; P.O. Box 58143, Philadelphia, PA 19102; www.philadelphiagaytourism.com. ■ Philly OutGoing Professionals Social group for gay, lesbian and bisexual professionals meets for social and cultural activities; (856) 8579283; popnews19@yahoo.com.
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Healing After Loss has monthly activities in South Jersey and surrounding area; www.lsn. southjersey.com. ■ NJ LGBT Cancer Support Group Discussion/support group for LGBT cancer survivors, patients and caregivers meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Friday of every month at the Pride Center, 85 Raritan Avenue, Room 3, Highland Park, N.J.; (609) 217-8697; njlgbtcsg@me.com. ■ Pink and Blues is a free depression and bipolar support group for sexual minorities and meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Luke and The Epiphany Church, 330 S. 13th St.; (215) 627-0424. ■ Pink and Blues Main Line, a peer-run mental health support group, meets 6 p.m. Thursdays at Bryn Mawr Consumer Center, 1001 W. Lancaster Ave.; (610) 527-1511. ■ Survivors of Suicide Inc. meets at 7:30 p.m. on first Tuesday of the month at 3535 Market St., Room 2037; (215) 545-2242; www.phillysos. tripod.com. ■ Survivors of Suicide Inc., Chester County meets at 7:30 p.m. on second Wednesday of the month at Paoli Memorial Hospital, Willistown Room, Medical Office Building; (215) 545-2242; www. phillysos.tripod.com. ■
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Meetings are at 2 p.m. Sunday through Saturday and at 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the William Way Center. ■
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
Open meeting, Tuesdays, beginners meet at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting at 6 p.m., and 6 p.m. Friday, at Hahnemann University Hospital, 245 N. 15th St., third floor; call Troy, (215) 514-3065. ■
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Substance Abuse – Risk Assessment; day and evening hours; (215) 563-0663 ext. 282. ■
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
Mondays, 7 p.m. at the William Way Center. Mondays, 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 20 N. Route 9, Marmora, N.J.; (609) 6751998. ■ Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del.; (302) 542-3279. ■ Fridays, 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean View Lodge, Metropolitan Community Church, 521 Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, Del.; (302) 945-5982. ■ Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. at the William Way Center. ■ ■
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Safe space to meet and discuss substance abuse problems with office in William Way Center; (215) 340-9995. ■
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Positive Brothers, a support group for men of color living with HIV/AIDS, meets from 6-8 p.m. at 112 N. Broad St., 11th floor; (215) 496-0330.
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FreshOUT!, Mazzoni Center’s free quitsmoking program, hosts individual sessions, classes and support groups and offers Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patches, gum and lozenges); (215) 563-0652 ext. 228 or e-mail quitsmoking@mazzonienter.org. ■
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Activism/Politics
ACT-UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) Meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at St. Luke and the Epiphany Church, 330 S. 13th St.; (215) 386-1981; www.critpath.org/actup. Delaware Valley Chapter, Americans United for Separation of Church and State Seeks activists and supporters of church-state separation. Holds monthly meetings and events; (856) 863-3061; www.dvau.org. Equality Advocates Philadelphia Holds a volunteer night second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., 1211 Chestnut St., Suite 605; (215) 731-1447; www.equalitypa.org. Green Party of Philadelphia Holds general meetings fourth Tuesday of each month (except April) at 6:30 p.m., 4134 Lancaster Ave.; (215) 243-7103; www.gpop.org. Log Cabin Republican Club of Philadelphia Meets at 7 p.m. third Wednesday of the month at the William Way Community Center; (215) 465-5677; www.phillylogcabin.org. Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club Meets seasonally; (215) 760-7184; www.libertycity. org.
Arts
Gay Men’s Book Discussion Group Meets at 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month at the Independence Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 18 S. Seventh St.; (215) 685-1633. Library Book Club Meets to discuss a new book at 7 p.m. on third Wednesday of the month at the William Way Center. New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus Chorus rehearses at 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Princeton, N.J.; (609) 675-1998. Open-mic night An amateur poetry, music and storytelling event sponsored by The Pride Center of New Jersey, meets at 8 p.m. every third Friday at the George Street Playhouse, 1470 Jersey Ave., North Brunswick, N.J.; (732) 846-0715. Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Chorus rehearses from 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays; (215) 731-9230; auditions@pgmc.org. Philadelphia Gay Men’s Opera Club Meets to share and listen to recordings at 6:30 p.m. on last Saturday of the month; (215) 224-6995. Philadelphia Voices of Pride Philadelphia’s first mixed GLBT chorus rehearses at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the William Way Center; (888) 505-7464; www.pvop.org. Queer Writer’s Collective Workshop and discussion group meets 4-6 p.m. on fourth Saturday of the month at the William Way Center. Women’s Book Group Meets first Thursday of the month at 6:45 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; brassygrrl@hotmail.com.
Recreation
Diversity Dancers Ballroom dancers meet the first Sunday of the month for tea dance and lessons. Other events scheduled throughout the year; (215) 922-2129; DiversityDancers@aol.com. Gay Bridge Club Non-beginners group meets Monday afternoons at the William Way Center; (215) 985-4835. Gay-friendly Scrabble Club Meets from 6-11 p.m. in the P.I.C. Building, 42nd and Locust streets; (215) 382-0789. Gay and Lesbian Scrabble Players in the tri-state area gather for socializing and friendly/competitive games; ScrabbleGroup@excite.com. Gay Opera Guys of Philly New group for opera appreciation meets last Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m. in Roxborough/ Andorra area; (215) 483-1032. Humboldt Society: Lesbian and Gay Naturalists Meets second Thursday of the month at the William Way Center; (215) 985-1456; www. humboldtsociety.org. Indepedence Squares GLBT square dance club, modern Western square dancing. Monthly open house. Tuesday classes in the fall; Lutheran Church, 2111 Sansom St.; (215) 735-5812; www.independencesquares.org.
PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS PRIDE ISSUE Male Oenophile Group Male group forming to discuss, appreciate and taste various wines. Will meet once a month to investigate the nuances and glories of the fermented grape. Call (267) 230-6750 for more information. Mornings OUT LGBT Senior Social Activities for sexual-minority seniors are held every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the William Way Center. PhilaVentures Philadelphia’s GLBT outdoor group meets for a hike in Wissahickon Valley Park on Sundays at 2 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Café, 8701 Germantown Ave.; (215) 271-8822. Rainbow Bridge Group Congenial group meets for supper and to play bridge monthly on a Monday at 6:30 p.m. Members rotate serving as host. New players welcome. For information call Gerry at (215) 592-1174. Rainbow Room A meeting/activity night held for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth and their friends Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Rainbow Room of Planned Parenthood in Doylestown; (215) 348-0558.
Sports
Brandywine Women’s Rugby Club Meets for Tuesday and Thursday practice at Greene Field, Howell Street and Moore Road, West Chester; www.brandywinerugby.org. City of Brotherly Love Softball League GLBT softball league serves the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Games are played Sundays, beginning in April, in Fairmount Park; (215) 4622575; www.cblsl.org. Frontrunners Running club meets Saturday mornings at 9:30 for a run and brunch. Lloyd Hall, No. 1 Boathouse Row; www.frontrunnersphila.org. Gay and Lesbian Bowling League Bowls at 8 p.m. Thursdays in the Norristown area; call Doug Schneidig; (716) 864-4393. Philadelphia Falcons Soccer Club GLBT and allied soccer club; practices Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. at Edgeley Fields in Fairmount Park;www.falcons-soccer.org. Philadelphia Fins Swim Team Male and female swimmers meet at 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays in Center City; (610) 564-6661; www.philadelphiafins.org. Philadelphia Gay Bowling League Meets 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays September through April at Brunswick Zone, 1328 Delsea Drive, Deptford, N.J.; (856) 889-1434; www. philagaybowling.com. Philadelphia Gay Flag Football New group forming. Contact Jered at gayflagfootball@gmail.com or (214) 770-5373. Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football Club Team seeks players; all skill levels welcome; (215) 913-7531; info@phillygryphons.org. Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association Meets at 7 p.m. every third Monday at William Way Center; into@plta.us. Philadelphia Phoenix Women’s football team seeks players; (267) 6799535; www.philadelphiaphoenix.org. Philly Gay Hockey Association Philadelphia Phury seeks players; (917) 656-1936; phury@gayhockey.org. Rainbow Riders of the Delaware Valley Motorcycle club meets regularly; (215) 836-0440; www.groups.yahoo.com/group/rainbowridersdv/. Rainbow Rollers Gay and lesbian bowling league meets 9 p.m. on Tuesdays September-April at Laurel Lanes, 2825 Rte. 73 South, Maple Shade, N.J.; (856) 778-7467. South Jersey Gay Bowling League Gay and lesbian bowling league meets 7 p.m. on Fridays September-April at Laurel Lanes, 2825 Rte. 73 South, Maple Shade, N.J.; (856) 778-7467. Spartan Wrestling Club The gay wresting team meets from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at the First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St.; (215) 732-4545; www.phillyspartans.com. Team Philadelphia Meets at 8 p.m. second Wednesday of the month at the William Way Center; www.teamphiladelphia.org. Women’s Table Tennis New group forming. Interested women are encouraged to e-mail michelesimone19144@yahoo. com.
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AIDS Law Project Provides free legal assistance to people with HIV/AIDS and sponsors free monthly seminars on work and housing; 1211 Chestnut St., suite 600; (215) 587-9377; www.aidslawpa.org. BiUnity Philadelphia area social and support network for bisexuals, their family members and friends meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the William Way Center; www.biunity.org. Global A political, community and social group that also works to promote Bordentown as a gayfriendly community meets on the first Saturday of the month at Firehouse Gallery, 8 Walnut St., Bordentown, N.J.; jerseyglobal@yahoo.com. Delaware Pride Meets at 7 p.m. on first Thursday of the month at the United Church of Christ, 300 E. Main St., Newark, Del.; (800) 292-0429. Delaware Valley Pink Pistols For LGBT people dedicated to legal, safe and responsible use of firearms for self-defense; meets at 2 p.m. on third Saturday of the month at Classic Indoor Range, 1310 Industrial Blvd., Southhampton; (267) 386-8907; www.pinkpistols. org. Friday Feast and Fun Dinner hosted by St. John’s Lutheran Church at 6:30 p.m. second Friday of the month, 24 N. Ridge Ave., Ambler; (215) 576-8008. Haverford College’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance Open meetings 10-11 p.m. Mondays in the lounge in Jones Basement at Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave.; (610) 896-4938. Latina/o Virtual Community Local listserv offers various information and resources; (215) 808-2493; Zorros_mail@yahoo. com; LatinPhillyLGBT@yahoogroups.com. LGBTQ and Friends Activity Group Meets at 7 p.m. on third Friday of the month to plan outings and potlucks at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County. Long Yang Club Philadelphia Social organization for gay Asians and their friends holds monthly socials; P.O. Box 401, Philadelphia, Pa. 19105; www.longyangclub. org/philadelphia. Our Night Out A casual social networking party of LGBT professionals, allied communities, friends and colleagues meets in a different Philadelphia hot spot each month. To receive monthly event invitations, send email to OurNightOutPhilly@gmail.com; PhillyGayCalendar.com/org/OurNightOut. Philadelphia Bar Association Legal Advice Offered from 5-8 p.m. on third Wednesday of the month; (215) 238-6333. Philadelphia Prime Timers Club for mature gay and bisexual men and their admirers meets regularly; (610) 344-0853; www. primetimersphiladelphia.org. Philadelphians MC Club for leather men and women meets 7:30 p.m. first and third Mondays of the month at The Pit at The Bike Stop, 201 S. Quince St.; (215) 627-1662. Philly Paw Pals Gay and lesbian dog owners and their dogs meet on first Saturday of the month at a dog park; (215) 618-5290; PhillyPawPals@aol.com. Rainbow Amateur Radio Association ARRL affiliated; private; weekly HF nets, monthly newsletter, e-mail server; (302) 5392392; www.rara.org. Rock ’n’ Roll Queer Bar Party A party for gay and lesbian rockers with host Psydde Delicious starts at 10 p.m. every second Wednesday at N. 3rd, Third and Brown streets; (215) 413-3666. Silver Foxes Social and educational group for gays and lesbians 50 and older meets from 3-5 p.m. on fourth Sunday of the month at the William Way Center. Stonewall Model Railroad Club Meets monthly; (215) 769-4230; k3k@yahoo. com. Thirsty Third Tuesdays Collingswood Out in the Neighborhood meets at 7 p.m. on third Tuesday of the month for coffee, dessert and conversation at Three Beans, 40 N. Haddon Ave., Haddonfield N.J.; (215) 439-8337.
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Tax credits fuel 6 percent rise in April home sales By Alan Zibel The Associated Press
A rush of homebuyers aiming to meet a deadline to qualify for a federal tax credit pushed the number of signed sales contracts to the highest level since October. The National Association of Realtors said last Wednesday its seasonally adjusted index of sales agreements for previously occupied homes rose 6 percent in April from a month earlier to a reading of 110.9. March’s reading was revised upward to 104.6. The rise marked the third consecutive month of increases, all of them aided by federal tax credits of up to $8,000.
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CLOSE TO REHOBOTH BEACH Must see home! Meticulous 3 bdrm/ 3 bthrm home in Lewes. Many upgrades throughout. 16’x35’ fam. rm w/ fireplace. Granite countertops. Hardwood & ceramic floors. Bubble tub in very lrg bth. Tankless water htr. Inground pool & hot-tub. Grt. landscaping. Asking $379,000.Call 856 278 4498 or 302 645 7053 for appt. _______________________________34-24 FORECLOSED HOME AUCTION 520+ NE Homes / Auction: 6/24. Open House: June 12, 13 & 19. REDC / View Full Listings: www.Auction.com RE Brkr SB065259. _______________________________34-24
WYNDMOOR Within walking distance of Chestnut Hill, on highly desirable street, extraordinarily restored & updated 156 yr old Italianate-style gem offers sweeping vistas & streaming sunlight in every direction; Gourmet kitch w/granite; bedrm balconies; 7 BRs; 8 FP, 2 offices; 1 yr hm warranty. $2,485,000. Call Linda Baron, Prudential Fox & Roach – 215-850-0158 or 215-542-2200 x344. _______________________________34-24 VENTNOR, NJ, FACING THE BAY House and Adjacent Lot (inground swimming pool). 1st floor 3 bedrooms, bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room and deck. 2nd floor 2 bedrooms, bath, efficiency kitchen, living room, dining area and deck. Central Air. Corner Property. Call 215-468-9166 evenings only. $675,000.00. Also property for rent1500.00 month plus utilities. _______________________________34-29 Central Adirondack Lake 47 Acres w/1000’ Frontage, Fully Approved & buildable. Gorgeous setting. List Price was: $229,995. REDUCED TO: $149,995! Call 800-229-7843 www.landandcamps.com _______________________________34-24 Cameron County, PA: 2.6 acres with trout stream, borders state forest, perc, perfect for cabin or camper, near Sizerville State Park. $39,000. Owner financing. 800-668-8679. _______________________________34-24
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This Cottage-Classic Stone Carriage House is set on a private lot at the end of a cul-de-sac in a desirable Haverford neighborhood. This 3 bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath provides gorgeous amenities coupled with old world charm and fantastic living spaces- great for entertaining. Living room and dining room complete with random width hardwood floors, stone fireplace, and custom display cabinetry. Vaulted eat in kitchen addition has beamed ceilings with skylights, custom Old World Craftsmanship cabinetry, radiant heated stone floors, and professional grade appliances to make your cooking experience more enjoyable. The master bedroom boasts beamed ceilings and glass French doors opening to private stone terrace and master bathroom with jetted soaking tub and large stone shower.
Sophisticated Rustic Style Tudor offers an “Aspen Retreat” setting on 1.83 acres in desireable Gladwyne. This 5 bedroom, 4 1⁄2 bath newly renovated and expanded home offers a light filled, open floor plan. This spacious home offers a family room with vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling stone fireplace, an elegant dining room with walk in wine cellar, and a gourmet eat in kitchen with custom cabinetry and professional quality appliances to bring out the chef in you. Other amenities include a great room with a wet bar and two sets of glass doors opening to the private stone patio, and a spacious master retreat accented by a paneled tower ceiling with skylights and French glass doors leading to a private balcony. Exterior accents include front and rear stone terraces replete with built in grills, a deck, in ground firepit, electric gated driveway, and picturesque wooded landscapeperfect for your outdoor gatherings with family and friends
Pristine French Manor home set on 1.29 acres in desirable Radnor Township, offering sunlit open floor plan and private wooded and landscaped setting. The elegant dining room opens to a spacious kitchen, breakfast area, and morning room with skylights and many windows. The kitchen has a two tiered island with seating, Corian countertops, and top of the line appliances to create a functional yet most inviting kitchen. Family room has dramatic cathedral ceilings, gas burning fireplace with floor to ceiling field stone detail, and a full wall of western facing windows, great for entertaining. Private den intended for work space or relaxation. Master bedroom with vaulted ceiling offers tremendous space. Large under window jetted tub, stand in showers with overhead spray, and double sinks create a very relaxing atmosphere.
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RITTENHOUSE SQUARE AREA Studios & 1 Bedrooms - Call for Availability (215) 735-8050. _______________________________34-31 NEW HOPE APT. FOR RENT One bedroom apt. near New Hope. Garage, deck, pool, jacuzzi, direct tv, laundry room. dlh07@verizon.net _______________________________34-26 QUEEN VILLAGE 2 BR, ultra modern, brand new, granite and total stainless steel kitchen, tile bath, C/A, W/D, G/D, hdwd flrs, architecht’s dream! $1250/mo. Call 215-336-4629, cell: 215-687-8461. _______________________________34-26
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